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May 2021
Rosco race on tap
ROSCOMMON – The 39th Annual Roscommon Canoe Classic is scheduled for May 8-9 at Wallace Park in the Village of Roscommon. The race is held on the South Branch of the AuSable River and is the longest running Michigan Canoe Racing Association (MCRA) race. ♦ See ROSCO RACE on page 4
IN THIS ISSUE: Out and About A-2 Spring sports pics A-8 Yoga A-15 Trestle Park A-15 Eagle Voice B-1 Laughing Buck B-11
Voice opens Mio office
OSCODA COUNTY – Up North Voice is expanding. The Voice announced the company will start maintaining office hours on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce office, located at 201 Morenci in Mio. The ♦ See MIO OFFICE on page 4
Shelby Augustyniak-Irwin is a junior at Hale High School. Her pet goat, Dusty climbed up on her back to take a break.
How does Huron Pines plan its river projects? The Nature of Things By Chris Engle NORTHEAST MICHIGAN The river restorations that Huron Pines carries out on watersheds across Northern Michigan are the culmination of years of information gathering and planning. Before we restore a road/stream crossing site, we gather data to understand the negative impacts an old culvert is having on a river and to predict how a new crossing structure will benefit the health of a river and its trout. In the same way, the choices we make about our land stewardship efforts are also based on extensive data collection by staff, partner organizations and citizen scientists. The more information we have, the easier it is to prioritize where we should focus our efforts and accurately estimate the time and resources necessary to make the biggest impact on the region. In 2020, to better meet the
demands of our region, we reorganized our 12-county invasive species network into two Coastal and Heartland Invasive Species Networks. The networks are supported in part by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program and each have their own coordinators and field technicians, to provide greater capacity and better services tailored to the unique needs of each landscape. Working collaboratively, partners in the Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network and the Huron Heartland Invasive Species Network engage communities and lead them in a strategic and coordinated approach to invasive species management, including awareness, prevention, control and restoration. By land and by sea, we’ll rack up the miles to gather data that’s critical for our decision-making process. This summer, our Heartland invasives team will again fire up their four-wheelers to complete a twoyear effort of surveying 700 miles of motorized trails and 65 forest campgrounds for invasive plants. Data gathered during this inventory will help drive future work to restore these recreation areas so that native plants and wildlife can flourish. This project, funded by the U.S.
Forest Service’s Cooperative Weed Management Area program, covers Crawford, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon counties. This trail and campground survey is an opportunity to also look at sites where trails intersect streams to help determine whether future projects could restore those waterways with improved crossing structures. “I’ve been surprised at the variation in terrain and habitats I encounter in one trail loop,” said Stewardship Program Coordinator Shelby Bauer about the first half of the trail survey last year. “It has really been a unique and different way to experience Northern Michigan.” From June to September, our invasive-plant inventory and treatment will take us to parts of ♦ See RIVER PROJECTS on page 7
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Out & About - May 2021 Editor's note: Out and About is a calendar feature for community events and activites across the region. Please do not include any paid advertising. To submit an item for publication visit upnorthvoice.com/eventsubmission, or email mconstance@ upnorthvoice.com. Please contact event coordinators to ensure events are ongoing. Please follow Covid regulations and wear a mask to all events. ROSCOMMON COUNTY 1- Spring community cleanup in Roscommon from 9 a.m. To noon at the AuSable River Center. Lunch provided by Roscommon Rotary. 1- Gahaghan Nature preserve is hosting its annual Spring Cleanup from 9 a.m. To Noon. Lunch at the AuSable River Center to follow. 5 – Gypsy Moth Zoom meeting hosting by Michigan State University from 4-5 p.m. For info visit canr.msu. edu/events. 22 – St. Helen Summer Kickoff at Richfield Township Park at 9 a.m. Corn-hole, BBQ Rib Cook off, Disk Golf, Pie Eating Contest and much more. For info contact the chamber at 989-387-3725. 24 – Houghton Lake Business Expo at Northern Event Center from 4-7 p.m. For info contact the chamber at 989-366-5644. Regularly scheduled events: The "Community Farm and
Artisan Market" is opening for outdoor sales May 7-Oct. 16. Outdoor vendors are open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. The indoor market is open the same hours as the outdoor market as well, but also Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at Skip's Lounge on the corner of Old 27 and M-55, 8895 W. Houghton Lake Drive. Roscommon Train Museum is open Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. The museum is located at 815 Lake Street in Roscommon. Thursdays: • RADL Story time for the little ones – Story time with Miss Julie is fun! We have a story, crafts, and a healthy snack. Every Thursday at 10:30 am Fridays: • RADL Open tech hour – if you have questions regarding your computer, tablet, phone, or library services come to the library at 2pm and we will sit down with you one on one to answer any questions. 1st Thursday of each month: • Veterans Coffee Hour: Beginning January 4, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Honoring the service of our military veterans. We invite you to enjoy coffee and donuts with us. The Roscommon County Airport. 5218 E. Houghton Lake Drive. Details Here. 2nd Sunday of each month: • VFW Country Breakfast 8 a.m. - 12 noon. VFW Post 4159,
located across from the Roscommon Post Office. OGEMAW COUNTY 14 – Second Annual Ogemaw Kids Golf Tournament at the Nightmare Golf Course. For information contact Denny Shumway at 989-701-2507. 15 – Corn Hole Tournament from 11 a.m. To 6 p.m. at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds on Rifle River Trail. For information call 989-312-2331. 20 – Ogemaw Area Swim Boosters meeting at 6 p.m. at Ogemaw Height High School, Room 210. for Info call Pat at 989-3120864. OSCODA COUNTY The AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Club is holding its show on June 25 and 26, 2021 (Friday & Saturday) at the lovely, wooded Oscoda County Fairgrounds on Caldwell Road off of M33 between Mio and Fairview. Hours - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring antique tractor & machine exhibits, gas engines & related machinery, tractor & kid’s games with prizes, flea market, swap meet, craft vendors, tractor pulling, and a tractor parade. All farm equipment exhibitors, flea market, craft and swap meet vendors are welcome and it is N/C to set up or exhibit even for non-members. Rustic camping is available for a small fee. Some sites with electric. Food is
available on site. Gate fee is $3.00 per person. Children under 12 years are FREE!! For more information call 989 370-5471or 989 387-4332 or like us on Facebook. Looking for CRAFTERS, VENDORS, SWAP MEET, FLEA MARKET, YARD SALERS, or you just want to get rid of your stuff. It is FREE to set up at the AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Show on June 25 & 26, 2021 at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds. Spots available both indoors & out. Camping is allowed for a small fee. To reserve your spot call Cathy 248 821-4665. CRAWFORD COUNTY 5 - Open skeet and trap at the Grayling Sportsman's Club at 11 a.m. 8 – Project graduation pig roast at Hanson Hills from 4-7 p.m. 15 – Grayling Vikings Football Golf Outing at Grayling Country Club. For info contact Coach Eric Tunney at 989-787-0348. ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 7
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Vets partner with Gahagan
ROSCOMMON - Throughout the summer of 2019, Lori Darga, Roscommon County Veteran’s Affairs, hosted nature walks at the Gahagan Nature Preserve on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. The walks, which were dubbed, “Walk to Win,” provided Veterans of all abilities the opportunity to find a place of healing within nature. “Gahagan was the perfect place for this event because of the wheelchair accessible paved loop trail that winds through cedar swamp and large white pines,” Lori said. Darga attended the Gahagan Board of Directors meeting April 12 to honor the preserve for the partnership that helped Roscommon Veterans find a place of peace under the old growth whispering pines at the preserve. Darga presented the board with a plaque that reads: “Roscommon County Veterans Affairs would like to thank Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve for their help in providing recreational programs for the Veterans of Roscommon County. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working with you in the future.” “Some people dream the dream. Some people live the dream. Some people defend the dream. God bless the defenders.” - Anonymous Darga went on to inform the board of how nature can help ease the suffering some Veterans experience when they are released from the Military. Many were not prepared for what they saw during their service, or how they would feel after being released from a system that shaped their identify for many years. Once they are home, natural settings can help Veterans find solace, and a sense of honoring as well as being a part of the higher, creative power that exists all around us. Join Roscommon County Veteran’s Affairs “Walk to Win” in 2021 Plans to continue to “Walk to Win” this summer at the Gahagan Nature Preserve are underway. Please plan
Pictured are Roscommon County Veteran’s Affairs Liaison Lori Darga (left), presenting the plaque to Gahagan Nature Preserve Board Secretary Julie Crick.
to join Lori on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Memorial to Labor Day at 5 p.m. to unwind and begin to bring the day to a peaceful close under the trees at the preserve. In support of the program, the Gahagan Education Team plans to join the walks twice a month to answer any questions about the preserve, tell stories about the surrounding habitat and to just have a little forest fun. Contact Darga at 989-275-6047 or dargal@ roscommoncounty.net to learn more about the Roscommon County Veteran’s Affairs office. Visit the Gahagan Nature Preserve anytime from dawn until dusk at 209 Maplehurst Rd. Roscommon, MI 48653 or go to gahagannature.org.
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The C2 Race is Saturday May 8 at 10 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. Heats will be determined following preregistration and day of registration. Heats of 5-C2s will start straight line style in the water in front of Wallace Park (no run start). Heats will start every 5 minutes with amateur class (E2) going in the last heat. Paddlers will race down to Deerheart Valley Road and perform a clockwise buoy turn and paddle back up river to Wallace Park. Amateur Class (E2) will paddle to Steckert Bridge, perform a clockwise buoy turn and paddle back up river to Wallace Park. New this year, sponsored by
the Roscommon Area Recreation Authority, Roscommon Canoe Classic and Alpena Beverage is a post-race event held at the AuSable River Center. Join your favorite paddler from 12-4 for live music, beer, food with awards around 1:30. The C1 Race is Sunday May 9 at 10 a.m. With registration at 8:30 a.m. Paddlers will launch from Wallace Park every 10 seconds, race to Steckert Bridge and perform a clock wise buoy turn, then continue paddling back up river to Wallace Park. Please note that all events are held outside. Officials encourage social distancing and masks when deemed appropriate for Covid-19 precautions.
Grayling garden space available GRAYLING - The Grayling Community Garden plans to have plots available around Memorial Day for any interested Crawford County resident. The community garden property, located at the corner of Madsen and Mary Ann Streets, has been made available courtesy of the Carl W. Borchers Post Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) #3736. Plots will vary in size depending
on the number of gardeners, but all are available free of charge. The Grayling Community Garden is also seeking volunteers to help maintain plots which will grow food for the community. Food from this plot will go to individuals and families via the Crawford County Christian Help Center Food Pantry, Riverhouse Shelter, Crawford AuSable School Pantries and the Commission on Aging.
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Mio office
move will take effect May 5. The expansion has been planned by the company for almost two years. It was put on hold in 2020 due to the COVID outbreak. Publisher Mark Constance is excited about the opportunity. “We have always felt welcome here, and look forward to working more fully with the schools, as well as civic organizations and business community as we expand our footprint more fully into Northeast Michigan,” Constance said. “And honestly, Oscoda County has always been good to us. We feel we can do a better job for the community if we have a stronger physical presence in Oscoda County. Other planned expansions will be announced in the near future. Up North Voice is also seeking a part-time marketing consultant and freelance writer to cover Mio, Fairview, Lewiston, Atlanta, Luzerne and Comins. Please send a letter of interest to mconstance@ upnorthvoice.com or text 989-9809781. AuSable Media's second office is located at 709 Lake Street in Roscommon. For information on AuSable Media's full line of web-based and print products, as well as for quotes on commercial printing of magazines, brochures, rack cards or promotional clothing, please call Tracy Constance at 989-275-1170.
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1. Country Corners Bulk Food - Cheese, Cooking, Food, Baking Supplies, Candy, Home Remedies. 1284 W. Kittle Rd. (989) 826-6063. 2. Natures Beauty Rustic Furniture - Handcrafted custom made home furnishings, large and small. True beauty in wood. 860 E. Kneeland Rd. (989) 848-2806. 3. Country Feed Supply - Animal feed for large and small animals, enclosures. Pet supplies, etc. 389 W. Kittle Rd. (989) 826-2305. 4. Highland Building Center - Full-service lumber yard with your favorite tools to in stock. 693 E. Kittle Road. (989) 848-8000. 5. The Farm Kitchen - Fresh baked goods, goodies with a deli that can make your favorite sandwich. Also, sell dairy products, grass feed meats, home décor and ice cream! 50 W. Kittle Rd. (989) 826-8666. 6. North Star Storage Barns - Custom buildings, many to choose from. 98 N. Mt. Tom Rd. (989) 826-1000. 7. Echo Ridge Fabrics - Fabrics, notions, Amish clothing (infant to adult), toys games, art/craft supplies and home décor. 1734 N. Galbraith Rd. (989) 826-1913.
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Oscoda County senior happenings Oscoda Senior News By Suzanne Barker MIO - Welcome May! So nice to see things start to bloom and become green again. We are truly appreciate of the ongoing community support for the Oscoda County Senior Center through this roller coaster of a year. Whether it was in the donation of some sort (loan, closet supplies, offers of volunteer help if needed, food, Christmas box supplies, etc), we are grateful to know so many care about our seniors as much as we do. We're very happy about finally being open for congregate meals again. We want to thank the community members who continue to order meals to go as well. Just a few dates to note this month: • June 4 – National Teachers Day • May 6 – National Nurses Day • May 15 - Armed Forces Day • May 31 – Memorial Day These are 3 service professions that always deserve praise, but with
all they have helped others deal with through this past year I wish we could give each and every one of them a medal. May is also the month that we appreciate our Mothers. Happy Mother’s Day May 9 to all the moms out there and the dads who have had to be both. We would also like to congratulate our Fairview and Mio High School graduates. Food drops this month include the CSFP (senior cheese box) on May 18 from 10-11 a.m.; and Together We Can Food Pantry drops May 6 and 20 from 12:30 p.m. till the food runs out. Both are at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds. TEFAP (every three month box) is slated for May 12 at the Senior Center. The council’s monthly board meeting is scheduled for May 10 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. We are still working people get registered for the vaccine appointments at Rite Aid. There has been more availability than in the prior weeks. Give us a call if you need to get an appointment set up. - Suzanne Barker is the Director of the Oscoda County Council on Aging. To contact her please call 989 826-3025
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Northern Michigan that are home to some of the rarest plants and animals of the Midwest. Among these places are the 147,000-acre Camp Grayling National Guard training facility that spans Crawford and Kalkaska counties. and the 4,118-acre Negwegon State Park on the border of Alcona and Alpena counties. These efforts will help protect and restore native habitats for Voss’ goldenrod, a rare Michigan endemic plant found at Camp Grayling; and Pitcher’s thistle, a federally threatened dune plant growing on the Negwegon coast and almost nowhere else on Lake Huron. We’ll also be teaming up with local groups to treat invasive species along the entire North Branch of the Au Sable River, having spent long days surveying some of Northern Michigan’s most scenic stretches of river to find the places where we’ll need to focus our efforts in order to keep them scenic. By boat, kayak and canoe, our
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15 – Free food distribution at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. Co-Sponsored by Crawford-AuSable Day Care. 21-23 - The 3rd Battery, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, and the Michigan Living History Association are participating in a Civil War Encampment and Living History Timeline at Wellington Farms. Due to ongoing COVID uncertainty, we as yet are uncertain of the participant count, but 3rd Battery and Battery D are planning civil war artillery demonstrations on Saturday and early afternoon on Sunday, demonstrate period camp life, and the Living History Association is considering demonstrations of camp life,
A Michigan rattlesnake at Camp Grayling
river and lake inventories will take us along 22 miles of the Thunder Bay River and 60 miles of shoreline at Hubbard Lake, Lake Winyah and Fletcher Pond in 2021 as we survey and monitor for invasive plants. If you see us out this season, feel free to give us a wave and a smile. If you’d like to get involved, learn how to identify and report invasive species in your area via the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network by visiting our website, huronpines.org/invasives. — Chris Engle is Communications Associate for Huron Pines. Huron Pines strives to improve economic, environmental, educational and recreational opportunities throughout Northern Michigan.
uniforms, equipment, and weaponry for civil war infantry, World War II, and Vietnam, pending participation. 29 – Spring “Junque in the Trunk” 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. at the Grayling Mini Mall. IOSCO COUNTY 8 – Northeast Michigan Regional Farmer's Market at Gateway Park in East Tawas from 8 a.m. To 1 p.m. 8- Antiques on Tawas Bay at the Brugger Plaza (Beneath the big flag) from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. Part of proceeds benefit the Battered Women's Shelter. 29-30 – Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. at Shoreline Park in Tawas City, across from the Iosco County Building.
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Spring sports
Brianna Jadrych (left) and Emma Hoover pass the baton.
Grayling catcher Shelby Thomas sets up as Roscommon hitters cut into the Grayling lead.
Grayling second baseman Reid Cvitkovich tries to make a play.
Houghton Lake's Hannah Peel scores the only Houghton Lake g April 23.
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kick into gear
goal in the Bobcats' loss to Gladwin
Mio Freshman Luke Nolan unleashes the shot in field event action on April 27.
Leroy Oliver rolls the blocks to the starting line at the Fairview track meet. Oliver has been the school's regular starter for many years.
Jake Huspen prepares to attempt a tag as Roscommon spectators look on.
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Waiting out a storm delay on April 27 were (l-r) Maggie Alcuin, Phoebe Downey and Elain Matzke.
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Yoga coming to Grayling
GRAYLING - AuSable Artisan Village is branching out with its course offerings – beginning with a Spring Mindfulness series taught in May by Patty Clark. Clark is an experienced registered yoga teacher (ERYT) who has been practicing and teaching yoga for more than 25 years – mostly in the Detroit and Cleveland areas – and, for the last five years, in Grayling. Her mindfulness series is an opportunity for participants to acquire tools for practicing mindfulness in their daily lives. “Research shows that we spend 90 percent of our day functioning from our subconscious,” explained Clark. “This is helpful as it relates to not having to think about keeping our hearts beating or our digestions working. The opportunity (of learning mindfulness) is becoming aware of thoughts that lead to behaviors that are conditioned and perhaps not serving us or others in our lives in ways that promote wellness, joy and connection. We can start to be fully present and wake up to the simple yet profound goodness in our lives.” “We’ll also explore the science behind the practice, enjoy some poetry, do some storytelling and experience the benefit of collectively sharing consciousness,” said Clark.
“I have found meditation the most powerful and transformative tool,” she said. “It’s helped me to overcome and integrate trauma from my earlier years, change my narrative and expand my ability to live a more creative and joyful life. I’m so deeply grateful to share this with my Grayling community.” Clark suggests that students wear comfortable clothes, eat at least one hour before the class meets and avoid drinking too much caffeine. Kathy Ellison, AAV classes coordinator, is excited about the new mindfulness series. “This initiative was 100 percent volunteer driven,” added Andrea Hentschel, AAV executive director. “Mindfulness is critical during this time as is connection and focus within and outside ourselves. We remember who we are when we take time to be mindful. So I think this is a nice addition.” For more information visit artisanvillage.org.
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Obituaries & Death Notices Betty Crane
Betty Crane, age 93, of Higgins Lake passed on Monday April 19, 2021. Memorial contributions be made in Betty’s name to Michigan Humane, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507
Norman Henry Spinelli
Norman Henry Spinelli, age 88, of Grayling, died on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Hazel Neva Babcock
Hazel Neva Babcock, age 97, of Roscommon, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Memorial contributions be made in Hazel’s name to the Roscommon County Literacy Council, PO Box 320, Roscommon, Michigan 48653.
Kenneth E. Campbell
Kenneth E. Campbell, age 89, of Roscommon, died on Monday, March 29, 2021. Memorial contributions be made in Ken’s name to: A-T Children’s Project, 5300 West Hillsboro Boulevard, No. 105, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 - in honor of Ken’s grandson Jack.
Brian Homer Apps
Brian Homer Apps, age 44, of Roscommon, died on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
Robert Henry Dent
Robert Henry Dent, 85, of Grayling, passed away on April 16, 2021. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, that consideration be given to a memorial contribution to American Cancer Society.
Gregory William Lake
Gregory William Lake, 77, of Mio, MI passed away on April 13, 2021.
Daniel Carter
Daniel Carter, 61, of Bear Lake Twp, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 9, 2021.
David Eldon Sherbert
David Eldon Sherbert, 69, of Grayling, MI passed away on April 7, 2021.
Daniel Richard Strehle
Daniel Richard Strehle, age 53 of Mio, Michigan, passed away at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, Michigan on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
'Marty' Babich
Martin Joseph "Marty" Babich, age 77, of Atlanta, MI, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan, 145 N. State Ave., Alpena, MI 49707-2835.
Norma L. Selinski
Norma L. Selinski, 74 of Mio, Michigan died peacefully at Munson Healthcare Hospital in Grayling, Michigan on April 2, 2021.
Laura Mae Davis
Laura Mae Davis (Yoder) 96, of Mio, passed away March 27, 2021.
Patricia Dolores Dranberg
Patricia Dolores Dranberg, age 85, of Roscommon, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Memorial contributions be made in Pat’s name to Midwest Small Breed Rescue, P.O. Box 36035, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236.
Douglas Glenn McCracken
Douglas Glenn McCracken, age 55, of Roscommon, died on March 26, 2021.
Vernon Joseph Wieferich
Vernon Joseph Wieferich, age 93, of Higgins Lake, died on Friday, March 26, 2021. Memorial contributions be made in Vernon’s name to St. Vincent DePaul of Roscommon or to Impression 5 Science Center, First Impression Room, in memory of Harley.
Barbara Wilson
Barbara Wilson, 91, of Hale, passed away at home on April 9, 2021.
Janet Louise Popejoy
Janet Louise Popejoy, 79, of Hale, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Elmer M. Prieur, 85 of Hale, passed away March 25, 2021. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elmer to Compassus Hospice (3217 West M-55, Suite B, West Branch, Michigan 48661).
Dale Edward Mayhew
Dale Edward Mayhew, 81, of Rose City, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. 'Rosie Rosebrugh Emma “Rosie” Alfretta Rosebrugh, age 87, of Lupton, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
'Ray' Majka
Raymond “Ray” Majka, 65, of Rose City, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.
Isabelle Blanche Lohr
Isabelle Blanche Lohr, age 89, of Roscommon, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made in Isabelle’s name to Compassus Hospice.
Lesly A. Blood
Lesly A. Blood, 61, of Lupton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 9, 2021.
Howard Russell Theisen
Howard Russell Theisen, age 90, of St. Helen, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021
Vickie Renee Odden
Vickie Renee Odden, 57, of Frederic, passed away on April 4, 2021.
David Kissane
David Kissane, age 54, of Lovells, MI passed away on April 1, 2021. Robert (Bob) Allen McCurdy Robert (Bob) Allen McCurdy, 68, of Grayling, Michigan passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 28, 2021.
Barbara 'Barb' Fowler
Barbara "Barb" Fowler of Fairview passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. Gerald J. Krupa Gerald J. Krupa, "Rock N Roll", age 73, of Mio, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
Norbert A. 'Bert' Darling
Norbert A. "Bert" Darling, age 66, of Comins, Michigan, passed away at MidMichigan Medical CenterMidland on Monday, April 19, 2021.
John Edward Pegg
John Edward Pegg, age 73 of Hale, passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2021.
Melvin Fleetwood
Melvin Fleetwood, age 81, of Houghton Lake, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Mary Elizabeth Foran
Mary Elizabeth Foran, 82, of Hale passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. Those wishing to make a memorial are encouraged to consider a donation to the Special Olympics in honor of her son Daniel.
'Bob' Pero
Robert George Pero (Bob), 98 of Hale, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions in memory of Bob to the Hale Creek Manor (3191 M-65, Hale, Michigan 48739).
Karen Gayle Joan
Karen Gayle Joan, 67, of Hale, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from COVID-19.
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Trestle Park wakes up
PRUDENVILLE – Trestle Park in Prudenville hosted its annual “Wake up the Park Clean Up Day” recently. Friends of Trestle Park (FOTP) Board members Bob and Mary Michela, Sharon Andre`, and Patricia Inman, as well as community volunteers Ed Wojtan, Mike Carolan, Sheryl Lamphier, Houghton Lake National Honor Society students Kayla & Krista Doehring, Debra Marzka, Mary Dicker, and Tom Weir made up the bulk of the crew. They worked from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cleaning up debris, cutting the grass, clearing out the flower beds SUCCESSFUL HUNTER - Jack Partlo shot this turkey while hunting with his grandfather, Andy. It took about 15 hours in a blind to take the gobbler, which sported a 9-inch beard.
and generally “spruced up” the area, according to Mary Michela. FOTP provided a pizza lunch for the volunteer clean-up crew when the event wrapped up. Michela said trash was disposed of properly. Everyone practiced social distancing and wore a mask when necessary in order to work within COVID-19 protocols. “Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get the park ready for the summer!” Michela added. ▪ Visit UpNorthVoice.com for photos and summer schedule.
Rosco edged by Ludington in quiz bowl
REGION - Ludington defeated Roscommon 290-270 on WCMU’s “Quiz Central” While each team demonstrated their impressive knowledge throughout the competition, equally impressive was the adaptability and resilience of all teams this season. Adapting to a virtual format—instead of being recorded in person within the WCMU Public Media television studio— brought unique challenges. “Although competing in a manner where you do not see your opponents
in real time was very different than we are used to, we would take it over the alternative of cancellation in light of the virus,” said Roscommon coach Jim Perialas. Roscommon was represented by students Jackson Thiel, Alex Thiel, MacArthur (Mac) Schultz, and Connor McNamara. Sixteen teams of Michigan high school students rose to the challenge of participating despite COVID-19, competing head-to-head to advance through rounds of the competition.
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8-10 Freshly Baked Bread Stix. $4.50 75 cal/piece Stuffed with Pepperoni add $1.75 18 cal/piece Stuffed with Ham add $1.75 5 cal/piece Mozzarella on Top or Inside add $2.50 34 cal/piece Classic Red Pizza Sauce on Side add $1.00 40 cal/serving Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce add $1.50 35 cal/serving
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Cheesy Bread
Pizza Crust Smothered in Garlic, Special Herbs & Mozzarella Cheese. Small 10” $6.49 109 cal/piece Large 14” $11.49 113 cal/piece With Bacon: add $1.00 /Small 13 cal/piece $2.00 /Large 9 cal/piece
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GF Chicken Wings 109-132 cal/piece
Garden Salad
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Greek Salad
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Tossed Salad
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greatest effort is made to provide these products to be free of wheat/gluten ingredients. However, we are not a Gluten Ourgluten-free facility and the possibility of cross-contamination does exist. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee these items to be free of all allergens. Certain products may vary from our suppliers from time to time, and therefore ingredients may vary. Free If you are highly sensitive, we recommend discussing your situation with an owner / manager prior to placing your order.
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Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Taco Sauce $7.99 1118 cal
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Sliced Top Round, Cheddar Cheese, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo $7.99 1134 cal
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School holds robotics open house
Jasmine Beaty and Colby Owens conduct a robotics demonstration
GLADWIN - Skeels Christian School recently held an open house to showcase its Robotics program. Instructor Tim O’Brien, along with members from the Robotics classes, shared how the students have not only been learning about the fundamentals of robotics but have been gaining an understanding of the importance of teamwork and group problem solving. Building and controlling a robot involves more than many would think. The teams were given kits to build their robot, once built they began the process of learning how to write a program that would control or drive the robot using VEX programming language. Those attending enjoyed the lively
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“Battle for the Bottle” demonstration, where teams competed to get control of and move a plastic water bottle. The game started with the bottle being placed on a wooden stool, each team then battled to get the bottle from the stool and move it to the win zone! The excitement built throughout the evening as the audience chanted “Play another one!” Following the Battle for the Bottle games, robots were on display for visitors to see. Students enjoyed the chance to answer questions and explain about their robot. Future plans for the program include competing in the VEX Robotics competition.
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No one injured in 5,600-acre fire NATIONAL CITY – A prescribed burn by the United States Forest Service April 23 raced past the boundaries of the burn area, eventually scorching more than 5,600 acres of federal land, up to and including the area around Lumberman’s Monument, part of the Huron Shores Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Firefighters from across the region assisted with the fire on the ground and in the air, through choppers with “snorkels” on them used to pick up water from the AuSable River. Forest service officials reported that more than 60 residences were evacuated, but there was no loss to property or serious injuries. Officials said burned areas are prone to rolling debris and burned-out stump holes. Under wet conditions, ash and needles can also make trails slippery, so be careful when visiting the area upon containment of the fire. Kelli Lehman of Oscoda said the community was fortunate things weren’t worse, and credited area firefighters, including the Oscoda Fire Department, of which her dad,
Darryl Vollmers, is a volunteer. “(We are) so thankful for the community we have that came together today … (We're) forever grateful for all the hard-working fire fighters and emergency personnel that stepped up today to make sure the fire didn’t reach our town.” ▪ See more photos at UpNorthVoice.com. Below: A firefighter cold trails or gridding to check for hotspots.
This is an aerial shot of the fire, showing fingers of large tracks of unburned areas within the fire perimeter.
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Annual 'Catch me if you can' winners announced
By Mark Constance HOUGHTON LAKE – The Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau held its annual “Catch me if you can” contest drawing on April 18. The event runs all year round in Higgins Lake, Lake St. Helen and Houghton Lake. Tagged Walleye, Trout, Bass and panfish in each lake using a plastic tag. If adults catch a tagged fish, they get into a drawing for a chance to win $100,000 and new boat. There is a guaranteed $1,000 first place. Other prizes included a tackle box of goodies, and a chance to win a spot in the Mark Martin Ice Fishing School. Youths under 17 are eligible for a chance to win a kayak and $250. Everyone who caught a tagged fish and registered it won a $50 gas card. Adult winner of this year’s drawing, Jim Reihl of Mt. Pleasant won $1,000. He caught his Lake Trout in Higgins Lake. Others who caught tagged fish included: Gary
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News of Stanton (Higgins Lake Trout), Dan Browder of Jackson (Higgins Lake Trout) and Eric Swanson of Houghton Lake (Higgins Lake Trout). Youth winner was Johnny Marolf of St. Charles. He caught a 16-inch Largemouth Bass in Houghton Lake. Kyle Chouinard of Metamora caught his bass in Houghton Lake as well. Although he’s been fishing since he was three, it was Chouinard’s first time fishing Houghton Lake. More than 200 fish were tagged in the three lakes during the 20202021 contest . Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau officials expect to add another 150 fish in this year’s contest, which runs through March 15, 2022. To register a tagged fish visit Lyman’s on the Lake (Houghton Lake) Korbinski’s (Houghton Lake), The Sports Barn (Higgins Lake), and Trail’s End and Minnow Bucket at Exit 222 in St. Helen. ▪ Visit UpNorthVoice.com for event photos!
Should be good enough for 'ole bears' Home Country By Slim Randles It was sure nice, Windy thought. Just sitting out here in Mamie’s yard with my dog, Ramses, and some refreshments Mamie brought out that did not include raw meat or vegetables no one could pronounce. “Don’t that there sun feel good, Mamie?” She smiled and nodded and drank more tea. “Afore you know it, them ol’ bears’ll be out and wrasslin’ around fer somethin’ to eat. Gotta be careful in the woods, ya know. Take a rifle along. What? Oh, a thirty-ought six should be plenty, I’m thinkin’. ‘Course ya hafta place yer shot right. Nothin’ worse than a wounded bear.” Mamie thought something less than killing the bear should work right. “Well, Mamie,” said Windy, “there’s two schoolers of thought
on that one and one of ‘em’s wrong. Ya see, the hippy dippy folks carry a spray ‘em can of pepper juice with ‘em in the woods. And they wear these here little bells on their belt loops.” Mamie smiled and nodded. “The idear bein’ that little bell a dingie-dongin’ ‘round will tell the bear, hey, thass a hooman bein’ and you better watch out cuz he’s smarter’n you are. But les’ jest say that ol’ bear’s got hisself a hearin’ problem and that bell don’t mean nothin’ to him. Wellsir, thass where that danged pepper spray comes in handy. Yep, ol’ Organtic Woodsman hisself pulls out that can and jest lets her rip right in the bear’s face. I’ll jest bet that smarts somethin’ awful, too. “But later, you know, when they’re trackin’ that bear down, he makes hisself easy to tell from other bears, cuz his poop smells like pepper and its got little bells in it. “Yep. Thirty-ought six should be enough.” ---------------------Brought to you by Sweetgrass Mornings, by Slim Randles. See it at www.unmpress.com.
Center to hold Mother's Day lunch GRAYLING The community is invited to the Crawford County Commission on Aging (COA) & Senior Center’s Curbside Mother’s Day Luncheon on Tuesday, May 18 from 11:30 a.m. To 1 p.m. On the menu will be Roast Beef, Au Gratin Potatoes, Midori Blend Vegetables, Cranberry Orange Relish, and Iced Lemon Pound Cake. RSVP before the luncheon by calling (989) 348-7123. In other COA news: • Join the Crawford County Commission on Aging on Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. via Zoom for a presentation that will help demystify the issues surrounding Medicare. Tammy
Findlay, Advocacy & Resource Coordinator, will discuss the various parts of Medicare including what is covered or not covered, Medicare Supplement and Prescription Drug Plans, and how Medicare recipients who have low income can get assistance paying for Prescription Drug Plans and the Medicare Part B premium. For info email Tammy at tfindlay@ crawfordcoa.org or call 989-348-7123. • The COA has walkers, canes, and other medical items available free for adults ages 60 and over. For info call Kathy Meisner at 989-348-7123.
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It takes a measured response
It began for me suddenly and unexpectedly when an individual, via texting, made an unsettling and disturbing remark. Before I would have responded with unfiltered emotions such as anger, but things were different this time. This time, I delayed my response and disengaged, thus giving myself time to think through the process, rather than confront or react. There is something about taking time, as it affords the opportunity to analyze circumstances, and review with a logical process without emotional ties. In fact,
to put it a different way, it afforded me the opportunity to cool down and observe things with a clearer mind, rather than through a dense fog. It permitted me time to review it through a different lens. Through all of this, I began to put pencil to paper, reflecting on my feeling about what the text meant and why. My next step was to begin to form a personal plan on how to meet and discuss with the individual. I have found for myself, personally, that texting is too sterile and can be to often misunderstood. Thus, person to person works best for me. The simple reason is that when one communicates in person with an individual, it provides the opportunity to observe facial expressions, body language, and voice inflections. These are vital facets in basic communication.
Grayling Chamber Spotlight-A-Member
Marie McClain, Michael Bobenmoyer, Merry Meredith, Matthew Murray, and Jane Kroze.
Camp Grayling Officer's Club The Camp Grayling Officer’s Club has been named Spotlight-amember by the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce. Built in 1917, the Camp Grayling Officer’s Club, and the land of which it is constructed, were given to the State of Michigan by Rasmus Hanson, a successful Grayling businessman, who made his fortune in the white pine forests. In 1913, he also donated 13,760 acres of land to the state for training the militia, which became known as the Hanson Grant. The Camp Grayling Officer’s Club is first and foremost a gathering place for military officers to relax and socialize. They offer a fullservice bar with a limited food menu. Additionally, we provide catering for special events and meeting space for
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small and large events. The Officer’s Club has 10 rooms located upstairs for overnight stay, which may be rented by officers. The large ballroom is used for wedding receptions, retirement parties, and other social events. If sponsored by an officer, this room is available for rent by non-military members as well. The Officer’s Club also operates a 65-site recreational vehicle park for service members and retirees of all rank. The club is located at 311 Howe Rd., Camp Grayling, MI 49739. It's open from April 1 – October 31 each year. If you are interested in renting the ballroom or other portions of the Officer’s Club for an event, please feel free to contact Merry Meredith at 989-348-9033 or email oclub@ frontier.com.
Help build some Warbler habitat
GRAYLING - It looks like the current surge of Covid in Michigan has reached its apex and might just be on the decline. When you combine that with the latest research showing that the odds of contracting Covid in an outdoor setting where people are far apart are minuscule, we are going ahead with the event. Please join the Kirtland’s Warbler Alliance May 1 at 9 a.m. for an opportunity to help the Kirtland's Warbler. Volunteers will gather on Stephan Bridge Road, about a quarter mile south of Four Mile Road East of Grayling, with the goal of planting
more than 1,100 trees on a one-acre site. Alliance Spokesperson Bill Rapai said in a release that partners, Huron Pines, and the Michigan DNR have developed a Covid policy designed to guide the day's activities and keep participants as safe as possible. “We all look forward to the day when we can freely mix and mingle again. Until then, we appreciate everyone’s cooperation,” Rapai added. The DNR annually cuts and replants more than 1,000 acres of jack pine forests in northeastern Michigan to support the jack pine ecosystem. As part of the process, the DNR annually reserves a small plot for volunteers like you to plant. Volunteers should know that early May weather is unpredictable, so
please dress according to the weather forecast. No matter the weather, volunteers must wear sturdy boots as they will be stepping over and around old tree stumps, limbs and trenches. Work gloves are optional but helpful. The level of effort is considered moderate. There is no heavy lifting, but there is considerable bending, stooping and digging. There will be a porta-potty on site, but you will need to bring your own water and snacks/food. RSVPs are kindly requested by emailing thekirtlandswarbleralliance@gmail. com. Please include the names of all the members of your party and the best way to reach you in case of a last-minute Covid-related cancellation.
Sudoku Answer Puzzle can be found on page 3 Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone, Brain Bashers
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Puppy playtime View From the Comfy Chair By Joel Vernier It was about 3:30 pm, I settled into my “Comfy Chair” for a welldeserved afternoon nap. I pulled a warm throw around me, covered my legs and began to drift off to slumber land. I had forgotten to mute my cell phone and it began to call me with a tone I selected for a friend of mine. I debated for a minute whether I should look at the message now or check it after my nap. The sound came back on again in an irritating fashion, I decided to look at the message. It was my friend asking If I wanted to engage in “Puppy Playtime!” “Puppy Playtime” is a wonderful time for our doggies. It lets them runaround, get treats, chase some balls, smell on other dogs and just hang out with their doggie friends while my friend and I catch up on the events and news of the day. I texted back: On Way! I put on my doggie walking attire, my vest that holds all of the dog necessities: treats, dog whistle, double leash when needed, doggie bags to pick up doggie logs, tissue’s for when my sinuses get active, siren in case I see a bear and a cell phone holder. It’s a real handy vest to keep everything at my fingertips. Off we went to walk the quarter mile to my friend’s house. As we get to the final few yards away, his two Goldens are out to greet us and mine take off and rocket to meet them, the joy and happiness of Goldens is a
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wondrous site! It is a very fast blurry line of golden fur composed of four sprinting Golden retrievers. Then the games begin! Zoomies occur with a multi-directional scramble; they move so fast you cannot even guess when they will change directions. There is one thing that they all have in common, they love treats and petting. Two blows on the doggie whistle means treat time, come and sit for a treat. It is awesome to see them come up, sit down and wait for the reward of a small treat. Then they are off again to chase a ball, chase each other or just run around until it’s time to sit or lay down to catch their breath. We have neighbors that walk by and call out to them to come and get petted or for another treat, it’s kind of like they pay a toll to walk by our Goldens, a treat or just a good petting! The dogs now believe that anyone walking by wants to pet them or give them a snack. Not everyone is comfortable with 4 big dogs running to greet them, often barking with glee, that could be misunderstood and aggressive behavior on our dog’s part. Goldens just want to have fun, get petted and be loved then on to the next person or couple walking by for more of the same. My friend and I discuss how to fix all of the world’s dilemmas, the dogs get tired, and it’s time to bring “Puppy Playtime” to its conclusion for the day, after saying our goodbyes we make our way home and settle down for them to have a “Puppy Nap” and I get to resume my nap uninterrupted this time. It’s a great life!
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It’s May and just look at all those flowers! Toad's Stool
By Warren Stutesman Well, there are some up and they are beautiful to me. When they said April showers bring May flowers they left out the part about it being snow showers. But then again it was only April and no matter what the TV news people try to tell us each year, it is normal to have snow until May. With the warming of the days and the subsequent coming of the springtime plants I have been studying up on a few wild forage plants that I would like to try this year. Number one on my list is “Gobo”. An ancient plant that has been widely eaten in the orient for thousands of years. Or as we all know it so well “Burdock”. Yup, that nasty, picky, dirty old plant is supposedly a delicious treat just waiting for us to use it. You can eat the roots, petioles and the shoots. An important thing to remember is that the Burdock protects itself from being eaten by animals by having a coating of bitter flesh. So using a vegetable peeler remove all the outer peel and green flesh. As well as any hollow or woody parts of the root. The roots should only be used from plants that have not yet sent up a shoot. They get bitter afterwards. To use burdock simply slice crosswise or cut in a julienne fashion then add to stews, wild rice or stir fries. Another plant to remember at this same time would be Thistle. It is a relative of the burdock and can be used in the same way. The difference is that Thistle protects itself with
thorns so be careful harvesting it. I only lightly touch on the subject of these wild foods. For more information I suggest getting some books on foraging. I use “The Foragers Harvest” quite a bit. It has good pictures and is beautifully written. I believe that I bought it at “The Rainbow Resort” here in Mio. Barb always has a good selection of books on hand. My Dad and my brother Brian, with the help of their wives of course, tapped some Maples this spring and did quite well making syrup for the family. Nice fresh Maple Syrup is always a welcome gift. It surprises me very much when I talk with people that don’t make syrup or use any of the “Wild” foods that are so abundantly available to them. Some actually feel that the processed foods are better because of all the government oversight. As for me I am for NON GMO and organic when possible. Make it as close to nature as you can. By the time this comes out and you are reading it the mushroom season should be getting close upon us. Time to sharpen our hatchets it the event we find one so big we need to chop it down. Oh, you laugh, but I know we all dream of them that large. My wife has planted the tomatoes and onions along with some other seeds I cannot recall at the moment and we have a great mass of little green stings reaching skyward for the light. A good preacher ought to be able to get a nice analogy there for the way we grow our lives. I have not heard any reports on the fishing in the area but hope to have something to write about it in the next issue of the paper. Until then please keep our woods and waters clean. - This column by Warren “Toad” Stutesman ran in April 2013.
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An aging man lived alone in Ireland. His only son was in Long Kesh Prison, and he didn't know anyone who would spade up his potato garden. The old man wrote to his son about it, and received this reply, "For HEAVENS SAKE, don't dig up that garden, that's where I buried the GUNS!!!!!" At 4 A.M. the next morning, a dozen British soldiers showed up and dug up the entire garden, but didn't find any guns. Confused, the man wrote to his son telling him what happened and asking him what to do next. His son's reply was: "Just plant your potatoes.”
Daryl Stout Why should you never iron a 4-leaf clover? You don't want to press your luck. Irish Blessing May the Good Lord take a liking to you... but not too soon! Son: “Mom, can I get $20?” Mom: “Does it look like I’m made of money?” Son: “Well, isn’t that what M.O.M stands for?”
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Mother's Day Jokes
(Why she is much cooler than dad) What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? “Where’s Pop corn?” Daughter: “Mom, I need my personal space!” Mom: “You came out of my personal space.” Mother: (n.) One person who does the work of 20 for free. Don’t wake up mom! There are at least seven species who eat their young. Your mom may be one of them. I asked a police recruit during an exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?” He said, “Call for backup.” Why is a computer so smart? Because it listens to its motherboard.
What are the three quickest ways to spread a rumor? The internet, telephone, and telling your mom. What do you call a small mom? Minimum. “It just occurred to me that the majority of my diet is made up of the foods that my kid didn’t finish.” — Carrie Underwood “How do I explain [my mom]? She is as respected as Mother Teresa, as powerful as Stalin, and as beautiful as Margaret Thatcher.” — Leslie Knope, Parks & Recreation (20092015) What did the Mama tomato say to the Baby tomato? “Ketchup!” Why did the baby strawberry cry? Because his mom was in a jam! What did the mama say to the foal? “It’s pasture your bedtime.” What did Mommy spider say to Baby spider? “You spend too much time on the web.” What did the Mother broom say to the Baby broom? “It’s time to go to sweep!” Science teacher: “When is the boiling point reached?” Student: “When my mother sees my report card!” “Humpty, If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a hundred times not to sit on that wall. But would you listen to me? No!” — Humpty Dumpty’s mother
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