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Strengthening the communities of Northeast Michigan

March 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:

Out & About – A2 Mio Snowcoming – A6 St. Helen Fun Run – A7 Ogemaw Hills – A8 Where’s the Meat? – A9 Grayling goodbyes – A16 Hale fishing contest – A20 Eagle Voice – B1 Higgins Winterfest – B6 Laughing Buck – B10

FISHING EVERYWHERE - It was a sub-zero, blustery day when a number of ice fishing contests were held across Northern Michigan. At the Londo Lake event in Hale held Feb. 19, Tristianna Wade showed off her Perch, and Kyran Johnson proudly had his Pike on display. Pictured in the back are Tiffany and Josh Johnson, all of Hale. Wyatt Irwin with his 33.25inch pike. Anthony Coleman of Roscommon is pictured with his daughter, Olivia, during the awards ceremony for the Higgins Lake Winterfest fishing contest. Olivia caught a Perch.

Teaching to ‘Make a Difference’ By Donna Thoma

ROSCOMMON – They teach, train, instruct, coach, mentor, educate, as well as cram, stuff, and “knock into someone's head,” as the Webster dictionary describes the art of teaching. Needless to say, the latter is not “currently” allowed. It does take a special dedication to be a teacher, someone who loves their profession, and enjoys the dayto-day interaction with colleagues and students. Jim Perialis, or “Mr. P” as he is fondly called, is one of those humans who exemplifies that dedication and love of students and colleagues. Most days he's like many teachers:

At school by 7 a.m. and may not in 1973, where Jim grew up and leave until 4 or 5 p.m., and even then, graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1985. returning later to work at a sports His career choice was not always venue. Those times education. In fact, are ending his father may ‘Due to regulations however, as “Mr. have been a little … kids may not be concerned about P” plans his getting all they need, Jim's future after retirement from or at least not the the profession. he graduated same quality … of Jim was born from high school. education students did Shortly after his in Seoul, South Korea to Steve and graduation his dad, in the past’ Kyu Hui Perialis. Steve, suggested – JIM PERIALIS His mom and dad that Jim get a job. met there while “Don't worry his dad was serving in the military. about it, I'm working on it,” was his They settled in Big Rapids, Michigan response.

Jim's dad said that to him one more time, and Jim gave a similar response. One day he came home, and his dad had moved Jim's entire bedroom, clothes, and all, out on the back porch. Steve told him he had a friend on Mackinac Island who'd give him a job. Beginning that summer until recently, Jim has spent most of his summers on the Island driving carriage. Jim considers that event one of the turning points in his life, giving it credit for helping him to become the person he is. It was while working on Mackinac Island, Jim met his future wife, Carrie. ▪ See MAKE A DIFFERENCE on page 3

Out & About - March 2022 ROSCOMMON COUNTY

- Roscommon, Higgins Lake, Prudenville, St.Helen, Houghton Lake March 2 - Michigan Fireman’s Memorial Festival Planning, 290 Ballanger Rd., Roscommon 3 - Veteran’s Coffee Hour, Roscommon County Airport - KHTL, 5218 E Houghton Lake dr., Houghton Lake 4-6 - RELENTLESS: Michigan WMU 64th Annual mission from 3pm on the 4th to 11am on the 6th, Located at Bambi Lake Baptist Camp, 3468 E Robinson Lake rd, Roscommon 5 - Pawtographs Parafest from 9am-7pm, come down to Lakeside Resort and Conference Center, 100 Clearview dr., Houghton Lake 5-13 - Spicer’s Boat Show, Spicer’s Boat City, 4165 W Houghton Lake dr., Houghton Lake 6 - MI-Cup Ski Relay races from 9:30am-1:30pm, Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon 26 - Houghton Lake Gun Show, Houghton Lake Playhouse, 1701 W Houghton Lake dr., Prudenville Roscommon County Extras: 2nd&4th Wednesday - Board of Commission meeting from 9am-12pm, Commissioners meeting room via Zoom, meeting ID may be found @roscommoncounty.net

IOSCO COUNTY - Hale, Whittemore

March 5 - Vintage 250 lap Enduro from 9am-5pm, Whittemore Chamber of Commerce, 405 E Sherman st (admission fees apply) 15 - Chamber meeting from 7pm-8pm, Whittemore Chamber of Commerce, 405 E. Sherman st (all welcome) 17 - Lucky Day BINGO from 10am-1pm, Hale Senior Activity Center, 310 N. Washington Whittemore Extras: Wednesday’s - BINGO from 6:30pm-9:30pm,

CRAWFORD COUNTY

- Grayling, Frederic, Lovells March 2 - AHA’s BLS Provider Course (CPR and Basic Cardiovascular course) from 5pm-9pm, Kirtland Community College, 4800 W Four mile Rd., Grayling 2-7 - NEMSCA Senior Commodities Food Truck from 9:30am-10:30am, St.Mary’s Catholic Church, 708 Peninsular Ave., Grayling 4 - Grayling Chamber Awards Gala 2022, Grayling’s Kirtland Community College, 4800 W. Four mile Rd., Ceremony, Entertainment and Food at 5pm (Black and White themed) 7 - Mindfulness from 10am-12pm, MSU-Extension, 501

Norway St., Suite 2 8 - Grayling American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 5:30pm, Grayling American Legion, 106 N. James St. Grayling Extras: Tuesday’s - Grayling Sportsman’s Club: Pistol Shooting at 1pm, Grayling Sportsman’s Club, 6990 Old Lake Rd. Saturday’s - Saturday Yoga Series from 9-10am, AuSable Artisan Village, 219 Michigan Ave. (event lasts until April) 1st Sunday - Breakfast Buffet from 9am-12pm, Grayling American Legion, 106 N. James St. 1st & 2nd Saturday - FREE Cross Country Ski Lessons from 10:30am-11:30pm, Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd.

OGEMAW COUNTY

- West Branch, Rose City, Lupton March 1 - West Branch Retail Merchants meeting at 6pm, City Police Station by Little League field, 130 Page St. 2 - Let’s Discuss Juniors Book Club from 4pm-5pm, West Branch District Library, 119 N. Fourth St. 3 - Ogemaw County Fair Board meeting at 7pm, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds 10 & 16 - Healing together: Hospice Advantage Grief Support from 10am-11am, Commission on Aging/ Senior Center, 1528 S. M-33 17 - Ogemaw Area Swim Boosters, Ogemaw Heights High School, Room 210 17 - Vet2Vet Peer Support Group (all veterans welcome) from 6pm-7pm, First United Methodist Church on the corner of Fairview and State Rd. 19 - Optimist Club Camel Races from 6:30pm-11pm Knights of Columbus Hall (admission fee required) 21- Ogemaw Genealogical & Historical Society, Trinity Episcopal Church West Branch Extras: Tuesday’s - Kiwanis Club of West Branch from Noon-1pm, Buccilli’s of West Branch Wednesday’s - AL-ANON meeting at 8pm, 12 Step Club, 236

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First St. Wednesday’s - BINGO, Knights of Columbus, just off M-30, Early Birds 6:45pm Regular Bingo 7pm Wednesday’s - Kids Craft Class at 4pm, West Branch District Library, 119 N. Fourth St. Thursday’s - Optimist Club from 7am-8pm, Loggers Depot, 314 W. Houghton Ave. 1st Sunday - Adult Children of Alcoholics from 6pm-8pm, First United Methodist Church, 2490 State Rd. 2nd Wednesday - Aktion Club at 9:30am, United Methodist Church on the corner of Fairview and State St. 2nd Wednesday - BPW (Business Professional Women’s Group) at 5:30pm, In a different location every month, March’s location 2nd Monday - Kiwanis Young Professional Club from 6pm-7pm, ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 3

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Out & about Continued from page 2 The Highway Brewing Company 3rd Monday - Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary meeting at 5pm, VFW Post 3775 S. M-30 3rd Tuesday - OCGHS General Membership/ Board meeting, Trinity Episcopal Church from 2:30pm-4:30pm, 100 E. Houghton Ave. 2nd & 4th Monday - City Council meeting from 6pm-8pm, West Branch City Hall, 121 N. Fourth St.

Rose City Extras: Saturday’s - Sledding Under the Lights! From 6-9pm, The big hill at

Rose City Park (this event lasts until the snow is gone) 1st & 3rd Tuesday - Rose City Council meeting at 6pm, Council Chambers, 310 N. Williams St.

OSCODA COUNTY

- Comins, Fairview, Mio, Luzerne March 4 - Gaylord RV Show from 3pm-8pm, Ellison Place, 150 Dale Dr., Gaylord 18-20 - Gaylord Ultimate Hunting Expo. from 9am-6pm, located at the Ellison Place, 150 Dale St. 23 - Great Michigan Read Event from 6pm-8pm, Oscoda County Library 2nd Monday - Oscoda Chamber of Commerce Board meeting at 6:30pm, Chamber office, 201 Morenci Ave., Mio

TAWAS COUNTY

March 5 - The Comedy Series at 5:30pm, Rushman Hall, 821 Newman St., East Tawas (fee required, all proceeds will go to Tawas Project Graduation)

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League of Women Voters celebrates anniversary

To the editor: February 14th, 2022, marks 102 years that the League of Women Voters has empowered voters and defended democracy. Formed by the suffragists in 1920, the League was designed as “a mighty political experiment” to help 20 million women carry out their new responsibility as voters. To this day, the League remains as one of the most trusted sources of non-partisan election information for American voters. Over the past 102 years, we have fought for election protection, democratic reforms, and equal access to the ballot—all while maintaining our commitment to nonpartisanship and fostering an informed electorate. Our positions supporting voting rights are decades old, and over the years have been supported by both major political parties. Voting is a fundamental principle, and all Americans deserve the

equal opportunity to make their voices heard in our democracy. We are dedicated to using advocacy; litigation; and resources like VOTE411 (our non-partisan online voter guide) to include more voters, expand and protect voter access, and ensure that elections remain secure and accessible. We also work diligently to provide factual information and openly discount misinformation. The League of Women Voters have been an activist, grassroots organization whose leaders believe that people should play a critical role in democracy. We urge all Michigan residents to join us in creating a more perfect state by participating - and supporting the participation of others – in our democracy. Paula Bowman and Christina Schlitt Co-Presidents League of Women Voters of Michigan

Thank you for the hospitality, Houghton Lake To the editor: I have been privileged to be a on Houghton Lake over the past six years for the Mark Martin Ice Fishing School. Each year has brought students in from the area, across Michigan and the United States, as well as other nations. It has truly been a collaborative effort between Mark Martin, the Houghton Lakes Area Tourism Bureau, local businesses, and the local population over the past half dozen years. The work that such an

endeavor involves can be, at times, overwhelming. However, one would not know that from Mark Martin or administrative assistant for the tourism bureau, Theresa Ekdom. The pro anglers, students and the media personnel have been well taken care of over the years and this year was no different. The accommodations at the Super 8 were of top-notch quality. In addition, the staff at H&H offered significant help for students and Pro-Staff to make sure they were geared up properly before heading onto the hard water. Also, a huge thanks to Lyman’s for bait, tackle, accommodations and for the space to stage snowmobiles and 4X4’s, plus storing all the necessary vehicles for this ice venue. The restaurants were very helpful even for this large group. I would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the following businesses who had lunches for us daily before heading out to fish and served us hot, tasty dinners with ample portions off their varied menus. Taco Lady, Blakes, Springbrook Tiki Bar, Fox Den, Limberlost, Lakeside, Buccilli’s and Best Choice. Houghton Lake has put out the ▪ See THANK YOU on page 5

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Make a difference Continued from page 1

Jim entered Michigan State University the fall of 1985, graduating 1990 with a BS degree in finance. He discovered that “sitting behind a desk in an office” was not a path he wanted to follow. He registered at Ferris, graduating with his teaching certificate in 1992. Following graduation, Perialis applied for positions in two districts. With the passing of Jim Morley, teacher at Gerrish Higgins Schools, Perialis won out over nearly 70 applicants to begin a career at Roscommon High School. He has served 30 years, teaching courses of Intro to Business/Business Law, History, Social Studies and Economics teacher, as well as Quiz Bowl Coach and mentor. He and Carrie were married during his first year of teaching. They have three children Jordyn, Casey and Bailey. Jim and Carrie are proud grandparents of two grandchildren. Having played baseball in high school, he also served as baseball coach at Roscommon until Jordyn was born, as he “considered being a dad, a higher calling.”

Changes in education

Jim said the art of educating students has changed dramatically in recent years. Teaching has become a multiplicity of jobs. Not only must an educator impart all the nuances of a topic to students, but they must also be aware of students social and emotional needs. Teachers need to take part in a variety of committees geared towards school improvement; help with fund raisers; serve at sporting events as timekeepers; and a host of day-today operations as well as continuing their own education to keep up with new concepts. They also must meet

an increasing number of state and national testing requirements. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, much has changed in the way educators are required to provide information to students. Students may be face to face in the classroom or online. They need to work with a variety of programs including - Google Classroom, ZOOM and others. It is a concern of Perialis, that ”kids may not be getting all they need, or at least not the same quality” of education students did in the past because of the regulations. Perialis expressed his frustration that students aren't going to college to become teachers. He noted that some colleges have had to cut those departments as there have not been enough students to support that career training. Even as he prepares to retire, he noted a concern that there were only three applicants as his replacement. Mr. 'P' has always been drawn to students who were “quick, witty, and challenging.” He also enjoyed coaching. It seemed a natural evolution to assistant coach of Quiz Bowl when that position opened 25 years ago. At the time, he and then coach, Dawn Humphreys, had a team of 4-5 students who competed in the Jack Pine Conference. Competing with 5-6 teams in the conference, they “did pretty decent, always finishing in the top three positions.” With the addition of junior teams from seventh graders on, that number has increased to about 25 students. A retirement goal is to fulfill plans for travel. Jim and Carrie have anticipated traveling to Maine and the Eastern seaboard for several years and are making plans for this fall. They will also visit Jordyn and her family in Arizona. Jim enjoys

Roscommon High School teacher and quiz bowl coach Jim Perialis stands next to the school’s trophy cabinet. He is planning to retire from the profession.

attending rock concerts and has plans to attend five this summer with Carrie and several college friends. Carrie does draw the line at hard rock music, sending him off to enjoy those concerts with his college buddies. But being a teacher will always be in his blood. The best times were when a student would come to him and said “Mr. 'P' you made a difference!” Some have said they became a lawyer or other professional because

of what he taught them. He always encourages former students to that to become truly responsible adults, they need to be actively involved in their communities, and make a positive difference. He’s proud of all his students present and past, noting that two became rocket scientists, working for NASA! So, if your carriage driver on Mackinac Island this summer looks familiar, feel free to “quiz” him! He does LOVE history!

Thank you Continued from page 4

“Welcome Mat” for this fun and exciting event each year. All of you deserve KUDOS for your help and understanding of this group of anglers, who, come here to assist and further the desire to communicate that FISHING IS FUN YEARROUND! We are all looking so forward to seeing you all in Houghton Lake again next year. Rick Fowler Outdoor writer and a member of the Pro-Media team for Mark Martin’s Ice Fishing School

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KING AND QUEEN – Mio-AuSable High School held its annual “Snowcoming” event recently. The celebration helped break up the Winter (a bit) with a dance and other in-school activities during the week. - Photos courtesy of Raquel Hoffman Rondo Right: Kaden Wright was named Snowcoming King. Snowcoming Queen was Karmen Fritz. Below: Pictured (l-r) are Zoey Morse, Raquelle Miller and Leia Hengy. Bottom: Dancing were (l-r) Jay Brucher (back)) Ashton Burden, Allaina Fox and Elaine Matzke.

CRITTER ASSISTANCE – Aspen’s Edge Training & Kennel recently opened in West Branch. Featuring kennel service, training, and the sale of animal supplies, Aspen’s is owned by Head Trainer

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Jennifer Smith and located at 2990 Cook Road, Suite 130. For information call 989-394-3618 or email aspensedge@outlook.com. - Photo by Tracy Constance

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(L-r) Nicky Whited, Kierra Whited, Sheila Parris and Carolyn Nestle volunteered inside the Snowpackers building, selling raffle tickets, and overseeing the silent auction.

FUN RUN – The St. Helen Snowpackers held their annual Fun Run Feb. 12. Despite the lack of new snow, the event was wellattended with people visiting the checkpoints in their trucks instead of snowmobiles. Right: Jennifer Austin and Chad Meadows found the medallion at the Snowpackers Fun Run. Below: Tending the fire, which was a necessity that day as temps were in the teens, were (l-r) Phil Lewis, Brian Beltz and Steward Miller

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SNOWMOBILE SIGN - The West Branch Visitor’s Bureau recently donated a sign to the Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club marking the entrance to the area. Pictured (back, l-r) are Russ Kleinhans, Skip Schultz, John Hurry, Greg Ruppel, Heather Johnson, Doug Lubahn, John Karl, Gary Yonkos- Emil Rousseau, (front) Pat Peterson, Jim Kelts and Dave Clouse (tourism bureau). - Photo by Chris Ruppel

LAST FUN RUN – United Way of Crawford County and a group of local volunteers held the 18th Annual Snowmobile Fun Run. And according to organizer Mary Becker, it will be the last event. Becker said when COVID struck last year they opted to hold a virtual event and she would match any donations. They were successful and raised a total of $4,000. But a lack of snow over the years and declining participation just made things more difficult, causing

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the cancelation of the event. This year the group, which included the “Snowmobile Pirates,” a collective of riders who have participated in each event over the past 18 years, raised $1,131. Seen below, part of the United Way board and volunteers in attendance were (l-r) Olivia (young girl in corner), Dale French, Karen Hatley, Mary Becker, Amy (of the Keg Bar & Grill) and Bonnie French. - Photos courtesy of Mary Becker.

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Chinese BBQ pork INGREDIENTS: 2.5 pounds of pork ribs MARINADE: - 2-star anise crushed - 1 tbs hoisin sauce - 2 tbs light soy sauce - 2 tbs brown sugar - 2 tbs honey - 1 1/2 tsp dry sherry - 2 tsp ginger grated - 1 garlic clove large - 1 1/2 tsp red liquid food coloring

1. For the marinade, combine all ingredients together and mix well. 2. Pour over pork, cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally if possible. 3. Barbeque pork, brushing with marinade, for around 15 minutes. Recipe courtesy of whatsfordinner.com

Tiny Taco Beef Tarts

INGREDIENTS: - 12 ounces Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) - 1/2 cup chopped onion - 1 teaspoon minced garlic - 1/2 cup prepared mild or medium taco sauce - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/8 teaspoon pepper - 2 packages (2.1 ounces each) frozen mini phyllo shells (30 shells total) - 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend

TOPPINGS: Shredded lettuce, sliced grape or cherry tomatoes, guacamole, low-fat dairy sour cream, sliced ripe olives (optional)

COOKING: 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onion and garlic in large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, breaking up beef into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Add taco sauce, cumin, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is heated through. 2. Place phyllo shells on rimmed baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture evenly into shells. Top evenly with cheese. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until shells are crisp and cheese is melted. 3. Top tarts with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and olives, as desired. Recipe courtesy of whatsfordinner.com

Mediterranean Beef and Salad Pita INGREDIENTS: - 1 pound Ground Beef - 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce - 1/3 cup crumbled herb-flavored feta cheese - 1/3 cup prepared regular or reduced fat non-creamy Italian dressing or other vinaigrette - 1/4 cup Kalamata or ripe olives, chopped - 4 pita breads, toasted

COOKING: 1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and bell pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour off drippings. 2. Add lettuce, cheese, dressing and olives to beef mixture; toss to combine. Top pitas with equal amounts of beef mixture Recipe courtesy of whatsfordinner.com

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Slow-Cooker Carnitas

CARNITAS • 1 large sweet onion, sliced • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix • 1 boneless pork shoulder (3 lb) • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained • 16 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch) TOPPINGS, AS DESIRED • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) • 1 cup sour cream, if desired

PREPARATION 1. Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; add onion

slices. 2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat. Sprinkle taco seasoning mix over pork shoulder, pressing to coat. Brown pork in oil on all sides; remove from skillet to slow cooker. Pour enchilada sauce on top of pork. 3. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until tender. Remove pork from slow cooker; shred meat with fork. Place shredded pork in large bowl. Add chiles, 2 cups of the sauce from slow cooker and the onions; stir well. 4. Spoon pork mixture onto tortillas. Add toppings. Roll up tortillas. - Courtesy oldelpaso.com

Lighter Chicken Milanese

INGREDIENTS • 5 tablespoons olive oil divided • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs • 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound, butterflied in half • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1 fennel bulbs trimmed, halved and sliced into thin half moons • 1 red onion halved and sliced thin • 1 15 ounce can Hunt's diced tomatoes, drained • 3 tablespoons chopped basil

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the panko and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toast the bread crumbs stirring often for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the breadcrumbs to

a shallow bowl and stir in the parmesan. Set aside to cool. 2. Wipe out the skillet, place it back over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Season the cutlets evenly with the remaining salt and the red pepper flakes. Place the cutlets in the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until deep golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a platter. 3. Place the pan back over medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the pan along with the fennel and onion. Cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes or until soft. Stir in the drained tomatoes and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes to warm everything through. Stir in the basil. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the chicken and sprinkle with the parmesan bread crumbs.

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Conservation District hosting workshop

ROSCOMMON – The CrawfordRoscommon Conservation District is hosting a workshop April 11 to explain the effects of Oak Wilt and other invasive species. The event will be held in Room 151 at the CRAF Center, located at 606 Lake Street in Roscommon. Oak wilt and forest invasive pests have the potential to disrupt natural forest ecosystem processes and affect timber values. This workshop will begin with an overview of oak wilt, including how it spreads and how you can best prevent the pathogen from affecting the oaks on your property. The second half of the workshop will focus on how to identify three potential devastating forest pests and

the symptoms they cause in their host trees. You will also learn how you can get involved in the early detection and rapid response team to help ensure these pests do not have the opportunity to establish populations in our native forest ecosystems. This workshop is presented in partnership by Diane Bomer, Forestry Assistance Program forester for the Otsego and Crawford-Roscommon Conservation Districts? and Julie Crick, MSU Extension Natural Resources Educator in Roscommon. There is a $5 cost for the workshop. Please register to attend by contacting Diane Bomer at diane. bomer@macd.org or by calling 989732-4021.

A.R.K. gets grant for animal care

NORTHERN MICHIGAN - The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is excited to share that the A.R.K. (Association to Rescue Kritters) was awarded a grant of $1,567.00 to help care for the animals. Funding for this project was provided by the Larry Eastley and Clare Fisher Eastley Animal Support Fund and the Viola J. Moore Animal Fund. “Thank you … (the) kindness is appreciated. Support from these funds help us to care for the wildlife,” said an unidentified

member of the A.R.K. staff. “The Rescue helps rehabilitate hundreds of sick, orphaned, and injured wildlife each year. And it is their goal to return the animals back to their natural habitat once they can live independently.” Want to get involved? You can support the Larry Eastley and Clare Fisher Eastley Animal Support Fund or the Viola J. Moore Animal Fund by sending your donation to RCCF at P.O. Box 824, Roscommon, MI 48653 or by visiting myrccf.org/give/online to donate.

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Pro-Voter ballot initiative launched

NORTHERN MICHIGAN – “Promote the Vote” 2022 launched a ballot initiative to improve both security and access to the polls in Michigan. The 2020 election was the most secure and accurate on record, and the voters of Michigan turned out in record numbers. Promote the Vote 2022 picks up where Proposal 3 of 2018 left off by taking the extra steps necessary to create a voting system that works for everyone and making sure that voting is a fundamental right enshrined in our state constitution. “Michiganders want secure and accessible elections, we want people to be able to vote without fear of intimidation, and we want to be confident that our votes will be counted,” said Christina Schlitt, co-president of League of Women Voters of Michigan. This ballot initiative takes a great step towards modernizing our elections and protecting our freedom to vote.” The initiative includes public funding and resources to help local election officials do their jobs including funding for postage for absentee ballots and ballot tracking, and secure ballot dropboxes for every 15,000 voters in a municipality. The initiative will also preserve the authority of local governments to accept funding from publicly disclosed, public and charitable sources. “It’s critical that our city and township clerks have the resources they need to securely and accessibly run our elections,” said Aghogho Edevbie, Michigan state director for All Voting is Local. “Local election officials across Michigan rely on donated spaces for polling locations, and while other ballot initiatives want to take away this essential service, this proposal would empower Michigan voters by securing this and other critical resources for local

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clerks to effectively do their jobs.”

Military and working families will have increased opportunities to cast ballots Promote the Vote 2022 will increase accessibility by creating a true early voting system, with nine days of early, in-person voting where voters will be able to feed their ballot into a tabulator. The initiative will also allow voters to request that an absentee ballot be mailed to them for all future elections, without having to apply each time as long as the voter remains qualified to vote. Creating a true early voting system means working parents have more options for how and when to vote and giving our military families the time that they need to return their ballots is critical to ensuring that every voter can cast their vote and that every ballot is counted. The initiative would also ensure that the outcome of Michigan elections is determined solely by the votes cast by Michigan voters by directing the board of canvassers to certify election results based on a count of votes cast and clearly establishing that the board of canvassers is responsible for certifying the results of an election. “Voters should decide the outcome of our elections, not politicians,” said Nancy Wang, executive director of Voters Not Politicians. “Unlike other ballot proposals that would take away the rights already afforded voters; this proposal gives voters more secure options for voting in Michigan. And, unlike other ballot initiatives that intend to proceed through the legislature and avoid a vote of the people, our initiative will be on the ballot this November so that voters, not politicians, decide the future of elections in Michigan.”

Skeels Teacher Jessica Ehle carries the ball while riding her donkey down the court.

Roscommon County Sheriff Department Deputy Jacob John successfully rides “Wild Thing.”

Skeels holds donkey basketball fundraiser By Carol Darlington

MEREDITH - The Roscommon County Sheriff's Posse All Star team took on the I Survived Donkey Basketball 2022 team from Skeels Christian School in a rousing game of donkey basketball. There were donkeys with an attitude, those with lots of sweetness, and those that no one really understood! Players did their best to embrace whatever personality the donkey decided to show. Both teams fought bravely to get the donkeys positioned near their team’s basket, making shots from everywhere. Players were pushing, walking beside their donkeys, pulling, and even dangling a carrot in front of their beast to get them down the court. Yes, carrots were the secret weapon the SCS team smuggled

into the event to encourage donkey cooperation! After halftime rides for the kids, the game really heated up when a donkey named Wild Thing took to the court. Wild Thing had a technique of quickly dipping its head to send the rider down to the floor, much like a fun ride down a children’s slide! Deputy Jacob John and Seasonal Deputy James Bannon were great sports as they tried to maneuver Wild Thing. Scoring was kept to minimum with the Posse All Stars scoring four baskets while the “I Survived” Donkey Basketball team scoring only two. However, with fans paying for additional points the SCS team came out the big winners with over 300 points! The event raised $2,800 for the Skeels athletic program.

Looking to give a hand? ROSCOMMON COUNTY – Are you interested in serving your community and meeting new friends? Join the Retired & Senior Volunteer program (RSVP) brought to you by the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) and AmeriCorps Seniors. RSVP is open to community members aged 55 and better and allows participants to meet new likeminded friends through volunteering. Volunteers can choose where and when they want to volunteer with over 50 locations to choose from. Mileage is reimbursed to and from your volunteer location, although some restrictions apply. Examples of volunteer opportunities include: - Pack or distribute food at local food pantries and distribution sites - Help at thrift stores, libraries, or community centers

Volunteers are needed to assist with many community projects.

- Provide transportation to nonemergency medical appointments - Assist at domestic shelters - Mentor students in classrooms or after-school programs - Deliver meals to homebound seniors, and more. For information call 989-3584650 or email rsvp@nemcsa.org.

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BAND DONATION – The Hale American Legion Post #422 donated $1,000 to the Hale Area Schools band during a Feb. 4 ceremony. Pictured are Jeff Mayer - Commander, VFW; Chuck Carroll - Am. Leg. Adjutant; Fred Zilliox - Am. Leg. & VFW Chaplain; Edward Naisbitt - Sr. Vice Cmdr, VFW; Steve Stevens 2nd Vice, Am. Leg. Dana Odefey - Service and Finance Officer, Am. Legion and Shane Billingsly, band director at Hale High School.

Send your photos, announcements and club events to: info@UpNorthVoice.com LAST MATCH – Grayling High School wrestlers and the student section came together for a photo with Francesco Ferrari prior to him headed home last month. An Italian foreign exchange student, Francesco attended Grayling High School since August 2021, participating in both the soccer and wrestling programs, said Coach Andy Moore. “I coached him in both soccer and wrestling. He was a great kid. He was self-motivated and the hardest working kid in the wrestling room and on the soccer field. When he left, he was missed. He was the kid who brought the spark to the team,” Moore added. Ferrari is also pictured with Teacher Mike Shearer. - Photo courtesy of Mike Shearer.

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Grayling Sportsman’s Club news GRAYLING - Joe Meadows was elected new club president, a position that he has held a few times in past. Joe has been around the Club quite a few years and most long-time members know him quite well. Joe and his wife, Kathy, (and daughter, Lilly) have a lot of experience trap shooting and helping around the club. Joe and Lilly both have helped with the hunter safety classes, usually on the rifle range using the black powder guns. If ever you have a question concerning trap shooting or guns of any kind, Joe is the person to ask. Recently, Joe has been working on reviving the Roscommon High School Trap shooting team with around 30 students signed up. As soon as ammunition becomes available the team will start practicing. Bringing these students into the club to learn trap shooting will help the club’s goals of bringing in younger people, as well as meeting the club requirement for helping the Community. Other new officers include: Ethan Hutton, who is currently acting as elected vice-president and appointed treasurer. Club Director Matt Corlew has been around the club for quite a while as well. He is probably not as familiar to shotgun shooters as he opens and runs pistol shooting on

Tuesdays and just started helping out, opening the club on trap and skeet shooting days. Thank you for volunteering - Site In Day - Thanks to Jim Boylan, and Pat Trombley for putting out the signs, making the targets and helping people site in. A belated thanks to Ernie McMillan for helping build the deck. - Thanks to Jim Hutton for cooking over the holidays, and Pat Trombley, Jim and Diane Cusmano for hosting. Snow blowers and shovels were in action clearing the shooting lanes and porch thanks to Bob Gilstrom, Don Burkley, Matt Corlew, Pat Trombley, Jim Cusmano, John Alef, Craig Kelly and Ethan Hutton. - The Trap Machine on range #4 was repaired again by Dave Markle. Do you know the trap machine is one of the oldest the company ever made? - Thanks to Mark Constance, Editor Emeritus of the Up North Voice publication. Mark adds our Graying Sportsman’s Club activities to the Voice’s Out and About section spreading the word about the Club’s events. - Gerald Swatz for donating ammunition for the hunter safety field day. For information on joining the club call 989-348-8899 or email graylingsportsmansclub@gmail.com.

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Grayling Center news

GRAYLING – Events being held at the Grayling Center this month include: Meet and walk together with the Commission on Aging Indoor Walking Group starting March 7 from 10-11 a.m. at Kirtland’s new gym on 4-mile road. The cost to use Kirtland’s indoor walking path is $2/ walk. Pickleball at the new Senior Center location just east of Grayling on M-72. Pickleball courts are open Monday and Tuesday each week from 9-11 a.m. All are welcome to play, whether you are new to the sport or are already experienced. Friends of a Feather, Quilting Group meets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. m on the second Monday of each month at 308 Lawndale Street in Grayling. Bring in your used, unusable cell

COA DONATION - The Roscommon County Commission on Aging (RCCOA) was both surprised and honored with a recent gift from the Mercantile Bank in St. Helen. RCCOA knew that the bank was preparing a donation but had no idea of the amount. Marie Wilkins, VP Branch Manager presented a check to Mary Fry, executive director of the RCCOA, in the amount of $500. “Things are getting more expensive every day and these wonderful donations from our community, businesses and individuals are greatly appreciated.” Fry said. - Courtesy photo

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phones and tablets during business hours Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 308 Lawndale Street in Grayling. The Commission on Aging will be turning them in and receiving a small donation from The PaceButler Corporation, which in return donates a wonderful book to various schools, mentorship programs and institutions for each phone they receive. Line Dancing on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. at the new Senior Center location just east of Grayling on M-72. Line Dancing is a lowimpact cardiovascular exercise with choreographed steps that improve balance, flexibility, and motor coordination For information call Toby at 989348-7123.

Spotlight on Business

Members of the River House team include (l-r) Barbara JoHan, Carla Ott, Keitha Lochinski, and Danyelle Kimbro.

River House named Spotlight-a-Member'

GRAYLING - The Grayling Chamber Ambassador Club has named River House as its “SpotlightA-Member.” Director Kim Scott wrote that River House, which employs about 16 people and works with 20 volunteers, provides a variety of services to survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault. It provides a 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, advocacy and support groups. River House, Inc. (RHI) has provided services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

since 1986. It also operates River House Resale, Chasing Dreams, to help pay for a portion of its funding. River House is not “only” a shelter, but handles outreach services within the COOR Counties, (Crawford, Oscoda, Ogemaw and Roscommon) as well as 1-on-1 appointments with its advocates. The organization also has a youth advocate available to meet with adolescent survivors. To contact River House call 989-348-3169 or email office@ riverhouseinc.org.

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Organizers who put up the entry tent and measured fish included: (l-r) Shawn Foco, Rick Braun, Rick Weaver, Eric Bellville and Ron Lesneski. Not pictured are Brian Bernard, Ron Bassi, Ed Hodgins, Dave Kern and Ryan Sheldon.

FISH ON! - An ice fishing derby was held on Londo Lake Feb. 19 in weather only an ice fisherman could appreciate. With wind chill temps dipping into the sub-zero range, volunteers set up a massive OD green, canvas military style tent on the ice, and kept cozy inside with several well-placed propane heaters, keeping fisherman fed with hot dogs, chips and hot chocolate. Event organizers changed things up a bit this year and ensured that every registered youth under 18 received their choice of either a jig pole or tip-up. Winners of this year’s event include: Wyatt Irwin: 33.25 inch Pike,

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1st place in (13-18 age division); Cameron Miller: 1st place winner (adult); Pike 29.25 inches; Carl Nihranz: 10.75 inch pan fish: (1318 age category); 1st place; Logan Wade: (0-12 age group): 1st place perch 10 inches; Kyran Johnson: (0-12 age group): 1st place Pike 28 inches; Mia Shimkit: 10.75 inch pan fish. (0-12 age group); 1st place; Cooper Irwin: honorable mention, pike 26.75 inches; Landon Caverly: 1st place perch: 7. 7/8th inches; Panfish Cooper Irwin: 1st place: Trinity Pauquette. Perch first place; and Ken McDonald (Ken donated his prize to a child and also did this last year). Winner of the auger was Jimmy

Clockwise from top: Wyatt Irwin with his 33.25inch pike. Cooper Irwin (left) caught this nice pike. He's pictured with Brady Sheldon and (back) Jeff Sochocki, all of Hale. Pictured (l-r) are Bill, Kelsie, Billy, and Brandon Wicker, who won the fishing shanty raffle.

- Photos by Cindy Sheldon

Cheach. Please support the sponsors who made this event happen including: TWade concrete, Hale Hardware, Timlick Tree Service, Eno Construction, Wilson Trucking, Town

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4-H is all about volunteers By John Wurm

By John Wurm Matching volunteers with interesting jobs is by far the most important aspect of keeping them engaged. When people like what they are doing in their volunteer role, they tend to stay more involved for an extended period of their life. We have many distinct roles that people can find here at MSU Extension from the Extension Master Gardener program that has thousands of volunteers who get trained in the areas of gardening to turf management and even fruit production. These people, once trained, can teach others about these topics, and volunteer to work on local community-based projects all over the state of Michigan. The 4-H volunteer base is by far the largest pool of Michigan State University Extension volunteers

across the state. These exceptionally dedicated people are willing to invest in the lives of children. These volunteers are willing to go through a process that will include background checks, reference checks, a personal interview, orientation as well as being offered various training opportunities. This is unique in the fact that we are here to help people become volunteers so they can serve as the good role models that our youth so very much need. Some of our 4-H will work with the same group of kids all year long. Others will offer a 4-H SPIN (Special Interest) club on a specific topic of their choice, and they accomplish this over a 3–6-week period. If a volunteer wants to offer their time even just once a year, we support that and can help them accomplish this. We offer educational materials and materials support in the process of program development. Those who enjoy working with 5-8 year old youth, we even have the Cloverbud program for them. Please consider becoming a new member of a special group of people who serve as 4-H volunteers by contacting your local MSU Extension

SOUP DAY IN ST. HELEN – Desiree Marshall of the St. Helen Center had all of her cooking skills on display Feb. 19 in a fundraiser for the center. Marshall made a variety of soups that were for sale by the cup or quarter, including her renowned Squash Soup. Pictured with Marshall (at left) were Becky Behne, Barb (Ma) Keipinger, Deb Looney and a Center visitor

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QUIZ BOWL – The Roscommon-Higgins Lake Rotary Club recently donated $500 to the Roscommon High School Quiz Bowl team to help with expenses. Pictured (l-r) are Assistant Coach Amanda Thiel, Jackson Thiel, Avery Smitz, Alex Thiel, Josh Fairbanks, Aaron Gee, Joel Ewald, Mason Bunn and Rotary President Jackie Bertsch. - Photo by Tracy Constance

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Way back in Artesia ... By Tom Harmon Editor’s note: The author wrote part of this story in 2020. ST. HELEN - There is nothing left but memories of the good times we had at Carter’s Camp Store & Rec Hall. Condemned and about to be torn down, I watched as a crew showed up to carry her old bones away. Proof that you can’t go home again, no matter how much you want to. Carter’s provided fun and amusement for all the local children staying at the few summer cabins that existed around the lake back then.

Our family shopped at Carters for years, and then my cousin, Gary Moore and I, worked there every summer selling bait and bailing boats. Afterwards, we would then wash up and go inside to work behind the soda counter, selling Koegel hotdogs and Cherry/Vanilla fizzs & cokes for a buck an hour! After work, we dated girls all summer long at Artesia Beach. We went fishing and water skiing on Lake St. Helen for all our teenage years. Then we both enlisted in the United States Air Force, after the final "Summer of ’62.” Those were the days my friends, of Sandy beach party bonfires, fast cars, hot chicks, cool cats and going to “The Music Box” in Houghton Lake, where we danced all night to the good old rock & roll records. When I looked at the shell of the building of the old rec hall shell, I thought back to those long-ago summers when it was the heart and soul of Artesia Beach and St. Helen. It was very much like the movie “Dirty Dancing.” The rec room had a Rockola juke box, pool & ping pong tables, and pinball machines. Since none of us had hardly a quarter back then, we rigged the pinball game by hitting it on the side with our fist or inserting a wire near the flippers, to hold the metal pinball against the scoring button.

The old Carter’s Camp Store & Rec Hall shortly before it was torn down.

There was also a rifle shooting gallery, which we were high score winners most of the time because we were expert shots from our extensive hunting experience. The back doors of the rec hall opened to the shore of Lake St. Helen. Outside there was a big wooden swing on an oak tree, where summer romances bloomed. Then later, the boys would always throw one of the girls into the lake off the dock, as this was a local tradition. The shore was lined with vintage wooden boats: Chris Crafts and Garwoods; that were owned by "old money" lake front owners, including: the Carters, Oglestones, Austins, & even Charleton Heston himself. Heston came back home to Roscommon County every summer to visit relatives like his cousin, Jack Carter. He also loved to water ski on the lake. Heston had a hunting lodge in the woods on nearby Russell

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Lake and that has already been torn down, and the property designated as whitetail habitat by the DNR.

A new view of an old memory As I walked through the dilapidated, abandoned building, the soda fountain and Coke machine were still there, as were the old oak showcases in the main part of the store. The stock of canned goods and camping items were still on the shelves. It was as if the former owner had just locked the front door one day and walked away. I saved the Rec room for last. When I entered the room, it looked much as it did 60 years earlier. Suddenly, I was taken back to a time when I was a teenager again. I remembered the time of the big Rockola juke box playing a record with my first love and girlfriends ▪ See CARTER'S CAMP STORE on page 9

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PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A D ONATION TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS

HIGGINS LAKE UNITED POST

THE NEW HIGGINS LAKE SEWER AUTHORITY IS TRYING TO TAKE YOUR MONEY WITHOUT A VOTE Buy the numbers? These numbers do not lie. Based on the GLUA (Gerrish/Lyon Utility Authority) board’s sewer system brochure, these are the real costs for lots with structure on a 40 year payback plan: $55,000 or $1,375 per year without grants $46,286 or $1,157 per year with 25% grant $37,579 or $940 per year with 50% grant $28,872 or $722 per year with 75% grant $20,160 or $504 per year with 100% grant Vacant lots will pay substantially less. The 40 year cost is from $0 with a 100% grant up to $22,338 per lot with no grant. The above costs do not reflect initial hookup costs for permits plus electrical and plumbing connection from the house to the system. How much do you think that will cost? $500, $1,000, $1,500 or more? Paid for by Higgins Lake United, PO Box 941, Roscommon, MI 48653 You can also find us on Facebook at ‘Higgins Lake Sewer Petition’ and glsewer.com.

HAVE A SAY BY COMPLETING AND MAILING THIS WRITTEN OBJECTION TODAY. Gerrish/Lyon Sewer Project Written Objection I, ___________________________________________ (print name)

The story of ‘Seven dog Slim’ Home Country By Slim Randles You know, it didn’t really seem like the day was so auspicious. It was cold. There was snow on the ground there on the baseball diamond. But then, it’s winter in Alaska … Anchorage, actually, and it should be cold. First Saturday in March, 1973. More than 40 dog teams were there, getting lined out and harnessed by mushers and their handlers. I was one of those dog mushers. We had a couple of world champions to race against and a lot of folks like me … called “recreational” mushers by the big shots in racing. In my case, my cabin was more than 12 miles from pavement, and dog sledding was how we got to the car. We kept looking at each other and silently asking, “Are we really going to do this?”

and _______________________________________ (if jointly owned) of (property address) _______________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Signature (all lot owners need to sign): Date:_________________________ Signed __________________________________________________ Please return all fully completed written objections for recording and verifiable delivery to the proper township to: Higgins Lake United P.O. Box 941 Roscommon, MI 48653 Please provide the following for any questions or incomplete written objection information: Phone ______-______-_________ Email:____________________________________________________

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In accordance with Section 41.723 Sec. 3 (1)(a) of PA188 “Public Improvements”, I object to the Sewer Project as planned by the Gerrish/Lyon Township (circle one). I want to have a say in the project and desire that a majority of the acreage lot owners must give their approval for the project before proceeding.

and _____________________________________________________

Are we really going to drive these teams 1,100 miles across Alaska and end up in Nome? Well, yes. Most of the teams got there. I didn’t. I crushed an ankle about halfway to Nome … and was flown by helicopter back to a hospital in Anchorage. But at least I was part of it. “It” was the very first Iditarod Dog Sled Race. I had seven dogs, which was the minimum allowed, and I had to borrow someone’s house pet to get the seven. The next year the minimum was nine dogs, so my one distinction is being the only guy to start the race with seven dogs. There are still some old people up in that country who’ll know who you’re talking about if you mention “Seven Dog Slim.” And this Saturday, as the teams leave Anchorage on that long, cold, camping trip, you mushers and dogs can count on good luck prayers from ol’ Seven Dog Slim. Be careful and take care of your dogs. It’s a very long way to Nome.

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Grandpa’s great adventure

“The trick is growing up without growing old.” - Casey Stengel By Daniel Paul

Silently, it stood upright, gathering dust in a remote corner of the garage. Weathered and gouged from previous quests, it carried our children and their friends on many adventures. Fast-forward a few decades: today will be different as instead of my children, it will be my grandchildren. In my past escapades with them sledding, we have used the traditional sled with metal runners, plastic sleds, and now today—an eight-foot toboggan. So, we geared up the girls with their snowsuits and me with five layers on, without my jacket. I was so bundled up that I felt like the younger brother, Randy, in the movie, “A Christmas Story.” Next was the preparation of the toboggan. I debated about waxing the underside and, in the end, decided to do so, as we had received a sticky snowfall (semi-melted), which would increase the drag on the toboggan. This, coupled with the additional weight of my granddaughter, would slow us to a crawl while descending the hill. After that task was completed, we traversed to the hill. As in the past few years, upon arrival, those apprehensive feelings of uncertainty began to seep into my consciousness—what have I gotten myself into? But enough of my digression; we were now readied for the launch of another adventure. Prior to boarding, it was decided that I would assume the front position, with my granddaughters behind me (for one, it was her first time on a toboggan). It was my thought that with them seated behind me, they would act as an anchor to slow our descent down the hill. As we shoved off, I began to realize that I was wrong. Shwoosh!!!!

If you bring back the fun things of your youth, there are new memories to be made.

Faster, FASTER, down the hill we sailed. In milliseconds, the memories of tobogganing in Caspian, Michigan, with my cousins (Bob, Chuck, Jim, and John Paul) came cascading back to me. Suddenly, we were airborne, but for much longer and lengthier than anticipated. To all of my readers, I must confess that if anyone was outside in the late afternoon on December 27 and heard a person screaming—well, that person was me. We landed so hard my teeth rattled. Next time I will attempt to keep my mouth shut, but it is difficult when you are in the moment. From the giggles and discussion of the adventure, one could tell that the girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience. In fact, I am (God willing) making plans for next year. Possible options range from snow tubes, metal coasters, and eventually maybe the luge. (Am I too old to consider the Olympics??) If you are unable to physically or mentally attempt this, then by all means, explore other avenues that you enjoyed in your youth to share with children, grandchildren, or others. God always wants us to positively add to and enrich the lives of other human beings. “Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever.” Walt Disney

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WinterFest back in full swing for 2022 By Billie Moore

HIGGINS LAKE –Hosted by the Higgins Lake Roscommon County Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 18-19, WinterFest 2022 was a major success. Tracy Smith, executive director of the Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce, said “We would have considered the event a success if we had done 25 percent less than two years ago, but we surpassed those number and are extremely

happy!!” Kick off to the 2022 WinterFest started out on Friday afternoon at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. For just $5, festival goers could rent equipment and enjoy skiing on the freshly groomed trails. BC Pizza was onsite providing complimentary lunch. With a big line up of activities on Saturday, many people started the day off with a pancake breakfast at

This front-end loader driver pulled snow from this massive pile in front of Cross Country Ski Headquarters to groom the trails.

the Lyon Township Hall. Festivities for the day began with a WinterFest favorite, the cardboard classic box race down Pioneer Hill. It may have been chilly, but nothing was going to stand in the way of these young folks and their families, as everyone was dressed and ready at the top of the hill gleaming with anticipation. Onward and upward around the lake to North Higgins State Park, where the bulk of the events took place, you may have been greeted just outside the parking lot by the horse drawn carriage from Triple D Ranch and Rodeo. Moving out to the lake, you could catch the snowmobile radar run, fishing derby and the broomball competition. Back on land, children and adults were enjoying the ice slide and snowman competition. Hungry patrons were treated to a hot dog lunch at the park or could head over to ▪ See WINTERFEST 2022 on page 9

Will Emery with his award after catching an Perch.

Above: Horse-drawn wagon carried passengers around the Higgins Lake No Park area.

- Photos by Billie Moore and Tracy Constance The broomball team sponsored by Weiss Plumbing & Heating of West Branch won the tournament held on the ice.

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Below: Volunteers clear the ice for the broomball contest on Higgins Lake.

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Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber Director Tracy Smith and Silver Dollar co-owner Dan Decker. Above: Volunteers braving the cold included (l-r) Brenda Bachelder, Lori Friend and Nicole Harms. Below: Everyone got into the fishing game, as this duo walked away with their hard-earned prizes.

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Above: Pictured (l-r) are Amy Burgess, Courtney Westendorp, Hunter Burgess and Barry Burgess. Below: Despite the frigid temperatures that hovered below zero with the wind-chill, kids turned out with their cardboard sleds on Pioneer Hill.

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Want a good patch of forest?

Then you need to decide how to manage it

NORTHERN MICHIGAN - Most people wouldn’t d argue with goals that include a healthy forest, with vigorously growing trees, and good wildlife habitat. But what does that mean in terms of management? How do you get from “A” to “B”? Stated goals and objectives are essential parts of a forest management plan. Having a written plan may also help with preparing federal income taxes from a timber sale. So, getting these ideas down on paper can be a critical step. All the owners and decisionmakers should be involved in this conversation, usually family members. Regular conversations help keep ideas on the table and facilitate transparency. Having everyone on the same page makes implementation go smoother. It may also be important to include heirship plans. Who’s going to manage the property after the current owners? Fair is not always equal. There exists quite a toolbox to help plan for that eventual transfer of

property. Better to plan than probate. A vague set of goals can allow greater flexibility down the road. Establishing a schedule of activities and practices might more easily fold into generalized goal statements. Then again, specific objectives might be easier to accomplish within the timeframe of a management plan. Some consultants will ask potential clients to fill-out a questionnaire that includes some options for goals and objectives, sometimes as a part of a hiring proposal package. Such an exercise might help the forest owners better define what is important for their property. Conservation District foresters can with this, too. Walking and talking with professional forester will add a technical dimension to the conversation. What are the capabilities of the site and soil? For example, it’s not possible to grow quality sugar maple on wetland soils. Or, how old is that aspen stand? Should it be clearcut to regenerate

As owner of a parcel of forest land, you need to decide how you want to manage it and for what?

more aspen? “Wildlife” is a common reason for owning property. So, what sort of wildlife? If it’s deer hunting, then maybe a set of practices can be discussed that might support that goal. Sometimes, a conversation might evolve to include other species of wildlife, and different practices that might enhance their habitats. Timber production might not initially be high on an owner’s list of priorities, but the harvest of trees can go a long way to serve a variety of purposes, as well as provide the revenue to accomplish goals. It might also be necessary with unexpected events such as pest outbreaks or wind

damage or grandma headed to the nursing home. Managing a private woodland is the responsibility of less than five percent of people in the Lake States. Yet, the entire citizenry benefits from good decisions that forest owners make, and vice versa. Some might argue that there’s a social responsibility in forest ownership. Others will, of course, disagree. However, whether forest ownership is thought about as personal, social, or any mix of these two, implementing a welldrafted plan provide be a lifetime of enjoyment and learning.

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WinterFest 2022

The winner of the 1st Annual Winterfest Medallion Hunt is the Jerry Dawes family from Fenton. It was found by Cold Creek near Pioneer Dam on far east side of Higgins North State Park, just west of South King Road and the McMullen Center. They won a $250 gift certificate to Cut River Grille. Continued from pages 6

the Lyon Township Hall for the chili cook off. A new addition to the Winterfest was the medallion contest. It took four clues and went well into Saturday, but by 5 p.m. Cut River Grill co-owner Scott McNamara announced the Dawes family of Fenton four the medallion at Cold Creek. They won a $250 gift card to Cut River Grille. The community gathered for the “After Glow” event at Silver Dollar, where there was plenty more fun to be had, including a silent auction,

$1,000 prize raffle, award ceremony, and possibly the most competitive event at this year’s festival-- the frozen t-shirt contest. Money raised from the event went toward WinterFest 2023. Smith said, “It takes 75 total volunteers” to put this event on. Given the smiles of those in attendance, the volunteer hours were well spent and appreciated by everyone involved. For a list of winners for the WinterFest, please visit facebook. com/HLRCCWinterFest.

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name as the title. It really was "the time of our lives," and we all were better off for that moment, when things were a little more innocent. Even today, when I close my eyes or hear a certain old song on the radio, I am taken back to the old rec hall with my first “summer love” girlfriend, (she knows who she is). As reality crept back into my mind, I walked toward the window that faced Lake St. Helen. The lake was dark blue; a light wind was blowing. I could hear the faint echo of kid’s voices and laughter. Then in the blink of an eye, that image is gone, and I’m back to real life and real age with gray hair. They’re all gone now. The glossy

Carter’s Camp Store & Rec Hall in earlier days.

wooden speed boats, the people, and the "store" as we all called it. It was an end to an era. My brother, Larry, and I, are the last men (barely) standing! As I walked away, I knew this would be the last time. I would keep that picture and those memories etched in my mind forever. I smiled to myself, walked away … and didn’t look back.

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What’s a penny made of

When my local barista handed me my change, one coin stood out. “Look at that. You rarely get one of these old wheat pennies nowadays,” I said, tapping the sheaf of-wheat design. I handed her the penny. Turning it over and over in her hand, she said, “You know, I always thought they were made of copper.” Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: "Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?" Slim says, "I feel just like a newborn baby." "Really!? Like a newborn baby!?" "Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I just wet my pants."

The Law Of...

Q: What is the difference between capitalism and socialism? A: In a capitalist society, man exploits man, and in a socialist one, it’s the other way around.

Q. Which is closer, Florida or the moon? A. The moon. You can’t see Florida from here.

An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly." The other man said, "What is the name of the restaurant?" The first man thought and thought and finally said, "What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know ... The one that's red and has thorns." "Do you mean a rose?" "Yes, that's the one," replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, "Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to last night?"

Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who insisted he! Didn't need my help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. "I don't know," he said. "She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown."

Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch. Law of the Workshop - Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

Seeing is believing

The wind is my enemy You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy. Answer: A candle.

Someone isn’t happy

A man came through my lane at the grocery store with a jug of wine and a bouquet of roses. But before paying, he set the two items aside and said, “I’ll be right back.” He ran off, only to ¬return a minute later with a second jug of wine and another bouquet of roses. “Two girlfriends?” I asked.“No,” he said. “Just one really angry one.”

Law of the Telephone - When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you really will have a flat tire. Law of Variation - If you change traffic lanes, the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now. (works every time) Law of Bathing - After the body is fully immersed in warm, soothing water, the telephone rings.

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Obituaries & Death Notices Richard Flicker

Richard Flicker, 55, of Roscommon, passed away January 27, 2022

Cathy McGuire

Cathy Ann McGuire, 67, of Grayling, passed away January 27, 2022

William Rutter

William George Rutter, 78, of Grayling, passed away January 27, 2022

Deborah St. Germain

Deborah Sue St. Germain, 69, of Grayling, passed away January 27, 2022. Memorials directed to the American Cancer Society

Daniel Sutherland

Daniel James Sutherland, 65, of West Branch, passed away January 31, 2022

Mary Fisher

Mary Louise Fisher, 73, of West Branch, passed Feb. 2, 2022

Sharron (Clark) Davis

Sharron M. (Clark) Davis “Cookie Lady,” 73, of Mio, passed Feb. 2, 2022

Jacob Urban

Jacob Urban, 91, of Roscommon, passed on February 2, 2022 Memorials to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

Gregory Eno

Sally Sweeney

Sally Irene Sweeney, 83, of Hale, passed Feb. 7, 2022

Nancy Shultz

Nancy J. Shultz, 91, of Grayling, passed away February 7, 2022. Memorial Contributions may be sent to AuSable Valley Animal Shelter

Ralph Frey

Ralph N. Frey, 82, of Fairview, passed Feb. 7, 2022.

Martha Thorpe-Sporer

Martha Elizabeth Thorpe-Sporer, 65, of West Branch, passed Feb. 9, 2022.

Dixie Clayton

Dixie Annette Clayton, of East Tawas, passed Feb. 10, 2022.

Gregory Eno, 65, of Hale, passed away January 27, 2022 Melanie Utt Melanie Rene Utt, 60, of Prescott, passed away January 29, 2022

Bette Hardy

Elizabeth M. Hardy, 95, of Mio, passed Feb. 12, 2022.

Shirley Dankert

Shirley Jean Dankert, 89, of Prudenville, passed Feb. 12, 2022. Memorials to Heartland Hospice.

Anthony Catalano

Anthony Catalano, 71, of Roscommon, passed Feb. 13, 2022.

Gladys Gifford

Gladys Louise Gifford, 87, of Rose City, passed Feb. 14, 2022.

Rhonda Bearss

Rhonda Lee Bearss, 53, of West Branch, passed Feb. 14, 2022.

Nancy Lupo

Nancy Ann Lupo, 77, of Fairview, passed Feb. 14, 2022.

Robert Quills

Edith Richards

Robert Joseph Quills, 86, of South Branch, passed Feb. 15, 2022.

James Clements

Rodger Lewis Williams, 64, of West Branch, passed Feb. 15, 2022.

Edith K. Richards, 57, of Mio, passed away January 29, 2022 James Arnold Clements, 85, of Whittemore, passed away January 30, 2022. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice Angels Foundation

Beverly Szubelak

Beverly Szubelak, of Mio, passed away January 31, 2022

Ronald Brown

Ronald Joseph Brown, 73, of National City, passed away January 31, 2022

Lynn Daniels

Lynn Donald Daniels, 68, of Whittemore, passed away January 31, 2022

Lee Johnson

Lee Bob Johnson Sr., 77, of Grayling, passed away January 31, 2022

Rodger Williams

Debby Davis

Debby Marie Davis, 55, of Rose City, passed Feb. 3, 2022

William Edmund

William Edmund, 64, of Mio, passed Feb. 4, 2022

Florence McGregor

Florence M. McGregor, 100, of Luzerne, passed Feb. 4, 2022

Judy Felske

Judy Faye Felske, 67, of Whittemore, passed Feb. 4, 2022. Memorial contributions may be directed to Iosco County Animal Shelter

Suzanne Carpenter

Suzanne K. Carpenter, 63, of National City, passed Feb. 4, 2022

Jim Woodbury

James Jackson Woodbury, 64, of Twining, passed Feb. 5, 2022

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Jane Preston Jane Ann Preston, 61, of Prescott, passed Feb. 5, 2022

Richard Harris

Richard John Harris, 72, of National City, passed Feb. 6, 2022

Bob Umbel

Robert Martin Umbel Sr., 79, of Whittemore, passed Feb. 11, 2022.

Phyllis Bond

Phyllis Irene Bond, 85, of Grayling, passed Feb. 11, 2022.

Victor Larson

Victor John Larson, 81, of Hale, passed Feb. 17, 2022.

Francis Bently

Francis William Bently, 91, of Grayling, passed Feb. 17, 2022.

Katrina Emerson

Katrina Ann Emerson, 54, of West Branch, passed Feb. 11, 2022.

Beverly Schneider

Beverly Ann Schneider, 87, of Rose City, passed Feb. 12, 2022.

Gayle Prause

Gayle Prause, 81, of Grayling, passed Feb. 12, 2022 Memorials to AuSable Valley Animal Shelter.

Peggy Steiger

Peggy Sue Steiger, 64, of Grayling, passed Feb. 12, 2022.

Don Hager

Donald Hager, 88, of Prudenville, passed Feb. 12, 2022.

Everette Burg

Everette Burg, 86, of Curran, passed Feb. 12, 2022.

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Roscommon boy catches tagged fish from Higgins Lake The fourth tagged fish caught in the Tourism Bureau’s annual contest HOUGHTON LAKE—Ayden Pratt, 16, of Roscommon, loves to fish. While he normally targets pan fish, his goal this year was to catch his first lake trout. As an avid fisherman, Ayden spent six days in a row ice fishing on Higgins Lake in February, through the warm-up in weather, the rain, and the frigid cold that followed. During this week of fishing, he did have a huge trout on his line, but lost it, according to his dad, Kelly Pratt. Well, goals are goals, and parents will do just about anything to help their kids reach their goals. So on February 13, Kelly went fishing with Ayden. Ayden’s grandpa, Tom Pratt, used to take his kids fishing on Higgins Lake. Tom passed away a year ago, so Kelly took the reins. “Ayden’s grandpa used to take his kids to one of his special spots on the lake,” Kelly said. “I took Ayden there.” They targeted lake trout, jigging in a shanty. As Ayden was reeling in the fish, Kelly could see it through the hole, and saw the tag. “It’s got a tag in it so you can enter that

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(contest) so don’t lose it,” Kelly said on the video of the catch. “This fish is tagged!” Ayden’s lake trout is the fourth tagged fish caught in the 2021-2022 Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau’s Catch Us If You Can fishing contest. The contest runs year-around, ending on March 15 each year, and beginning again March 16. His fish was registered at Lyman’s on the Lake in Houghton Lake, where he received a $50 gas card and was entered into the contest. As a youth angler (under 17 years old), Ayden is eligible to win a $250 cash prize and a new kayak, sponsored by Art-Y-Facts of Roscommon. Adult anglers catching tagged fish are eligible for a chance to win a grand prize of $100,000 and Lund boat from Spicer’s Boat City. There is a guaranteed major prize of $1,000. The secondplace prize is a Mark Martin Ice Fishing School valued at $500. A prize packet sponsored by Pioneer Hills Marine will be awarded to a third angler. More than 100 tagged fish are swimming

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Ayden Pratt, 16, holds the tagged lake trout he caught from Higgins Lake.

in Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, and Lake St. Helen. Anglers can bring their tagged fish in for verification at Lyman’s on the Lake in Houghton Lake, Korbinski’s Marine in Prudenville; The Sports Barn in Higgins Lake, or in St. Helen at The Minnow Bucket at Exit 222 or Trails Inn. For more information on the contest, please contact the HLATB office at 1-989-422-2002, 1-800-676-5330 or email info@visithoughtonlake. com. Contest rules are found on www. visithoughtonlake.com.