Kirtland's Warbler 2023 Art Contest kicks off

Grades K-8 invited to enter

REGION- The Huron-Manistee National Forests are now accepting entries for the 2023 Kirtland's Warbler Young Artists Contest.

The contest’s intent is to teach children about the rare Kirtland’s warbler and its habitat. Proceeds of the calendar support the US Forest Service Kirtland’s warbler educational efforts.

Entries to the contest must be original and demonstrate an understanding of the Kirtland’s

Bowl-a-thon

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High Series went to: Adam Wargo/734 Men and Jeanne Cavanagh/669 Women.

Team: 1st place - Gerrish PD; 2nd Staying Alive Creations; and 3rd Gutter Greassers.

The Bowl-a-thon is the auxiliary's largest fundraiser of the year. Funds raised in the past have helped to fund many programs in the county, including the purchase lifevacs for schools, Roscommon County Jail, police vehicles, Senior Centers, and warbler or any other creatures that live in northern Michigan’s unique jack pine forests, or its winter habitat site in The Bahamas. the Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center.

All entries must be submitted no later than Mar. 10, 2023, to the Mio Ranger District Office. Artwork entries become the property of the USDA Forest Service and will not be returned.

For more information contact: Dana Meder or Marah Ranke (989) 826-3252.

A very special thank you to all who came out to bowl and all who donated items.

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Puzzle can be found on page 11 B