(Inset): Kennady and Kia Lawrence checked out a fire truck at Harvestfest, held at Higgins Lake State Park.
Fairview High School 6th grader Nick Trader gets a carriage ride during Eaglefest. See more photos on page A 8-9.
Laughing Buck: B-6
Across County Lines: C-15
Chamber awards: C-9
Eagle Voice: C-1
Festival of Trees: C-5
Kittle Road Shopping: A-7
Salute to Service: A-10
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Strengthening the communities of Northeast Michigan Vol. 11, Issue 16
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November 2019
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Roscommon welcomes ‘Dolly’ By Theresa Ekdom ROSCOMMON – Normally when a new director takes over a program, they start small, with a simple production. But not Roscommon High School’s Crystal Weber. She and had the students at the school are preparing to bring “Hello Dolly” to the stage. “This group of kids are insanely talented,” Weber said. “Coming in this first year was a dream!” While it is her first time directing the show, Weber did co-direct last year’s musical with Annette Murray, who retired. Weber is assisted by Jan Deloge, who oversees costumes and set, and organist June Karjalainen. “Hello Dolly” tells the story of matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi, as she travels to New York to find a match for the “miserly wellknown unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. The musical will be presented at Roscommon High School on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 with a 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. Students and seniors cost $9, and adults are $12.
Above: Henry Tussey (left) and Connor McNamara figuring out how they can take a trip to New York. Right: The chorus joins the cast on the stage during rehearsal of ‘Hello Dolly’
The director, cast, and crew of Hello Dolly, Roscommon High School’s musical for 2019, includes: Front (l-r) Jolee Lytle (crew), Tessa Heliin (crew), Josie Fairbanks (crew), Abigail Bower, Veronica Alyas, Morgan Crespo, Ella Jaskowski, Allison Chmilelewski, and Valerie Alyas. Second row, (l-r) Josh Fairbanks (lights), Ben Dodge, Henry Tussey, Maurice Janisse, Samantha Karoub, and Gin Coulter. Stairs (front going up) Jacklyn Wintersheimer, Jaci Taylor, Ruby Galloway, Audrey Tiepel, Jordon Cross and Corbin Tyler. Middle (l-r) Director Crystal Weber, Claira Brewer, Connor McNamara, and Jessica Oakes. Top, (l-r) Joshua Karoub, Alex Thiel, Skylar Milne, and Anthony Belcher. Not pictured, Zoe Tomes, Riley Maczik, Lauren Peterson, and Trevor Streeter
Out & About EDITOR’s NOTE: Effective with the January issue of Up North Voice, calendar items need to be submitted through email at warren@UpNorthVoice.com, or through the website calendar at UpNorthVoice.com. By entering the information in the online calendar, we can promote your event both in print and online. For information call 989-2751170. Thank you in advance for your consideration. - The staff of Up North Voice ALCONA COUNTY November 1-Join local musicians in a casual jam session at the Harrisville United Methodist Church (fellowship hall), 217 N. State St. Light refreshments will be served during this free event. This friendly get-together is co-sponsored by the church and Inspiration Alcona. 15-Hunter’s Dinner at the Barton City VFW Hall at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Barton City Improvement Association. Contact Bill Lossing at lossing46wh@yahoo.com or call (989) 335-3895. 15-Swiss steak dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Alcona Masonic Lodge 292, 316 E. Traverse Bay, Lincoln. Contact Eric Wagner (989) 739-8172. 15-Tax Day Boogie-Woogie Blues. Matthew Ball, the Boogie Woogie Kid plays for taxpayers to lift their spirits at 5:30 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, 312 W. Main St. Contact Will St. John (989) 736-3000. 24-Community Thanksgiving Service. Churches in Alcona County join to offer a service of prayer, music and thanksgiving at 6:30 p.m. Contact Sue Wander (989) 335-4054. CRAWFORD COUNTY November 2- Chix with Kix – Women’s Self Defense Classes November 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm AuSable Martial Arts Academy, 214 Huron St. Grayling, MI 49738 2- Teen Fall Fest for youth ages 13-19. Dinner, Hayrides, Bonfire, Games and more. 5-10 pm at Bambi Lake Camp 3468 Bambi Rd. Roscommon
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5- Zumba – Gold (Low28- Blood Drive November 28 @ Intensity) November 5 @ 10:00 am 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Munson HealthCrawford County Commission on care is hosting a blood drive with Aging & Senior Center, 308 LawnMichigan Blood. They will be in the dale Grayling, MI mobile bus, which will be parked 5- Line Dancing November 5 @ behind the hospital by the Crawford 11:00 am Crawford County Commis- Room. Grayling sion on Aging & Senior Center, 308 Lawndale Grayling, MI IOSCO COUNTY 5- Autumn Wreath Workshop November November 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 2- Stacey Keiser Book Signing. Crawford County Commission on 11:00 Am – 1:00pm Chick'n Dots, Aging and Senior 229 Newman Center, 308 Street East Tawas Up North Voice Lawndale St. 2- Trivia A Division of AuSable Media Grayling Night, Quota Group, LLC 16-30 GPA International of A veteran-owned business located at Festival of Trees Iosco County, 6 709 Lake Street, at the Grayling p.m. at Knights of PO Box 113, Roscommon MI 48653 Columbus Hall, Mini Mall. See Santa on NovemEast Tawas “Friend, guide and companion of all ber 17 from 21-Veterans good people” 11am-1pm. 50+ Coffee HOUR Up North Voice is published trees are beauti9:30 – 10:30 a.m. monthly and distributed in fully decorated by American Legion Roscommon, St. Helen, Houghton Audie Johnson area businesses Lake, Higgins Lake, Grayling, and given away Post 211, 900 Lovells, Waters, Gaylord, in a raffle. PurEast Lincoln Johannesburg, Lewiston, Comins, chase the raffle Street, East Atlanta, Mio, Fairview, McKinley, Tawas, MI. tickets, then simRose City, Luzerne, Lupton, West ply choose your Branch, Skidway Lake, Hale, favorite tree and OGEMAW Glennie, Curran, Tawas City, East place a ticket stub COUNTY Tawas, National City, Whittemore, in the correspondNovember Prescott, AuSable and Oscoda. ing container. 9- St. Joseph November Comedy Night 16-December 5:00pm-5:00pm It is available at newsstands or 1, 2019 10amJoin for a night annually for $40. 6:30pm, Sundays full of dinner, Stories, advertisements and photos laughter and 11-3 Drawings are copyrighted and may not be will be held on music. Featurreproduced without the express the 1st – no ticking comedian written permission of the publisher. Andy Beningo ets will be sold UpNorthVoice.com is updated that day. and music by daily with breaking news and 17- Come Chase Blackphotos. One, Come All more. Knights of to the annual Columbus Hall. 989-275-1170 Goodale’s Train 601 Columbus Show on Sunday, Drive. Doors November 17, 2019 from noon until open at 5 pm with dinner starting at 4pm. See the largest display of trains 6 pm and entertainment around 6:45 and houses around. Admission is a Cost is $30 available at St. Joseph canned good or monetary donation School ticket includes dinner, show for the Crawford County Community and two drink tickets. Christian Help Center Food Pantry. 9- West Branch Moose Lodge Take M-72 east to Industrial Drive #2051 presents Variety Music Show north. Address is 1629 Industrial… 7:00pm-10:00pm. Country, 50's & watch for the green “The Goodale’s” 60's, Old Time Rock & Roll Featursign and the railroad crossing sign on ing Kountry Klass Variety Band the east side. 14- the Rose City Area Historical
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Society will be holding its annual fundraiser Bake Sale from 9am2pm in front of Family Fare in Rose City. Support your local history. 16- 9am-3pm the United Methodist Church on the corners of State Rd and Morrison Rd in West Branch is having their annual Craft Show. Bake Sale, gently used gifts and craft vendors...Contact Penny 989-3455778 vendors still needed. 21- Ogemaw Area Swim Boosters November 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM Ogemaw Heights High School room 210 For more information please call Pat at 989-312-0864 OSCODA COUNTY October 31- Trunk or Treat at the AuSable River Restaurant at 5 p.m. November 2- Fall Wine Tasting and Silent Auction 6:30-9:30pm OTSEGO COUNTY November 2- Saturn Booksellers 127 W. Main St. Gaylord, MI 49735 Join us once again in welcoming Kath Usitalo for a “Sit' n Sign” of her newest MI travel book, Secret Upper Peninsula: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure Saturday, November 2nd 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 5-12 Fall Restaurant WeekTuesday, November 5th – Tuesday, November 12th A week-long event featuring local cuisine at a great price! This event allows Chamber Member Restaurants to showcase their restaurant as well as their menu. Chamber Member Restaurants will provide dinner for $25 and lunch for $15 with some establishments offering two for one pricing and drink specials. 12- Gaylord 4:45 Club 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM An informal networking opportunity. Relax and enjoy a cold beverage. To promote business, idea sharing, entrepreneurship, and to create and foster community conversation among Otsego County emerging leaders. A partnership between The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Otsego County and the Otsego County Economic Alliance. ♦ See OUT & ABOUT on page 3
Left: Taking up one of the larger tables was (l-r) Julia Adams, Barbara JoHan, Kimberly Scott, Carla Ott (River House director of development), Roger Ott and Sabrina Junttila. Below: Ready for the festivities to begin were Elizabeth Chace, Brian Chace and Jennifer Izworski. Bottom: Pictured (l-r) are Aaron Smith, Ester Smith and Kristina Noffsinger.
MASQUERADE PARTY – River House Shelter held a Moonlight Masquerade at the Northern Center in Houghton Lake Oct. 5. The event was semi-formal and “very classy.”
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Out & About Continued from page 2 ROSCOMMON COUNTY November 1- Packy’s Pets Featuring One Love Rescue Our 1st Year Anniversary - instead of a "spectacular sale" - we wanted to do more... we will be having Music, food, beverages, contests for best dressed costume prize, silent auction, 50/50 and more 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm You can purchase tickets at the shop or by contacting One Love Rescue at (989)329-3661. 2 – Teen Fall Fest. 5-10 p.m. at Bambi Lake Camp. Hayrides, game of CLUE, bonfire and Smores. Open to all teens in Roscommon and Crawford counties. 2 – Trivia Night at Ramada Inn in Grayling to benefit the Children’s Assessment Center. $20 per person. Beer, water and snacks provided. Bring a team or come and join one. Early registration: 989-275-7145. 7 – Houghton Lake Chamber Breakfast at Elk’s Club. Open to the public. 7:30-8:30 a.m.
9 – We Care Fall Festival in St. Helen. 14 – Business 2 Business Breakfast. Sponsored by Roscommon County United Way. 8 a.m. at Kirtland Community College Grayling Campus. 20 - The Roscommon County Democratic Party will be holding our regular monthly meeting on at 6 p.m. at the Denton Township Hall. Also, on November 20, the Roscommon County Democratic Party will be hosting a Debate Party at Shenanigans Pub, 6263 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake, MI 48629 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The committee will provide Pizza for Debate Party attendees 30 – Shop Small Saturday at Higgins Lake and Roscommon businesses.
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Cedar Valley holds golf championship COMINS - The results for Cedar Valley’s club championship were announced last month at the annual league scramble and barbecue. The year’s scramble ending tournament came down to a putt-off between Darrel Handrich and Mike Harrington on a very bumpy, aerated practice green. Darrell left his putt woefully short and Mike was able to capture the victory for his team with a much crisper roll. The awards for the annual league followed and the big winner was Cliff Lietzke. His name will be engraved in perpetuity on the clubhouse plague along with a big target pinned to his back for next year. Second place went to Gary Haskell and the third runner-up was John Tattersall. The winner for the lowest nine-hole actual score for the year was Dallas Handrich with a 38.
Above: (l-r) Mike Brown and winner Cliff Lietzke Right: Cooking steaks on the barbeque
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To the editor: Introduced in 1989, the Lights of Love Ceremony at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital honors and celebrates the lives of loved ones during the holiday season. You are invited to join Grayling Hospital volunteers at the 31st annual Lights of Love Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 pm. Contributions made at this year’s event go toward the purchase of a new stress-test system. Be part of this special holiday tradition by making a gift today – represented by a light on the Lights of Love tree that will shine for months to come. We invite you, your family, and your friends to attend the tree-lighting ceremony in the north
end of Grayling Hospital’s Emergency Department lobby. Dancers from the AuSable Dance Studio will perform and join us for the evening. Cookies and refreshments will be available in the cafeteria following the ceremony. All are welcome to take a free photo with Santa and decorate a cookie. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Jodie Peters at 989348-0419 or jpeters2@mhc.net with questions. Visit munsonhealthcare. org/grayling-lights-of-love to give a gift online. Donation forms also are available at Grayling Hospital. We hope you can join us! Heather Appold Munson Healthcare Foundations
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Darlene Broomley
Darlene Bromley, 67, of Grayling, Roscommon, Onaway, and Rogers City, passed away Oct. 14, 2019. Darlene was born Dec. 4, 1951 in Detroit to Warren Bromley Sr. and Geraldine (Brind) Bromley. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters: Geraldine Marchello, Warnita Willis, Jeanette Shoenman, and Donna Smith; and one brother, Warren (Patty) Bromley Jr. She is survived by two sisters, Rena (Peter) Bandy of Taylor, MI, and Denise Fletcher of West Branch, MI, as well as many nieces, nephews, Great-nieces and Great-nephews. Darlene will be buried with her parents in New Hudson next Spring. Dear sister Dar-Lewis; The peace you seek has come at last. Now you’ll sleep without machines no more, your body is reborn. You were a gem to many; they would even say amen. The road you traveled was long and alone. But you always made friends, many have come and gone so long ago. I’ll always remember our adventures growing up Somewhere good and some should not have been Long nights talking and drinking coffee Then a nap to start again. You wanted good for all you knew Even when they didn’t understand you. I loved you and sometimes I even like you, you must admit you were a challenge to all that knew you, because they will not forget you. Your baby girl, Olivia, was still born so many years ago; Now you will be together at last, neither of you will be no longer alone. No more lonely days or nights cry no more my sister Dar. For your God has taken you home to rest in peace with Mom, Dad and Olivia. Your lord called you home to be with them for evermore. Love you Darlene until we meet again, have the coffee on. From your little sister with long ankles, Denise
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Obituaries & Death Notices Jerome S. ‘Jerry’ Clark
Jerome S. “Jerry” Clark, age 87, of Roscommon, died on Sept. 27, 2019, after a one-year battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, at his home in the comfort of his family. His wife, C. Jeanne Clark survives him. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.
Donna Joyce Furstenau
Donna Joyce Furstenau, age 85, of Roscommon, died on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her home in the presence and comfort of her family. The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Donna’s name to the Roscommon Alumni Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.
Alfred Charles Bannerman
Alfred Charles Bannerman, 80, of Prudenville passed away on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. Memorial contributions in memory of Al are asked to be directed to Houghton Lake United Methodist Church.
Megan Marie (Fryer) Paul
Megan Marie (Fryer) Paul, age 34, of Houghton Lake, died on Sept. 22, 2019, at home in the presence and comfort of her family. The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Megan’s name to the Blue Star Service Dogs. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.
Robert Floyd Boardman
Cynthia (Cindy) Mary Jones
Cynthia (Cindy) Mary Jones (66) of Grayling, MI passed away peacefully in her home on Oct. 18, 2019. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Phyllis Clark, age 91, died of natural causes on Oct. 14, 2019 in Grayling Michigan.
Rupert Rudolph Pearsall
Rupert Rudolph Pearsall, 87, of Lovells Township, passed away on October 10, 2019.
Caroline Margaret Varty, 85, of Grayling, passed away on October 10, 2019.
Sally Granger
Sally Granger passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 with her family by her side.
Nicholas “Nick” Levi Bunker
Nicholas “Nick” Levi Bunker, 32 of Fredric MI passed away suddenly Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.
Sue Ellen Abbe
Sue Ellen Abbe, 50, of Grayling passed away on Sept. 27, 2019.
Nancy Lee Goscicki-Eastin
Nancy Lee Goscicki-Eastin, 82, of Grayling passed away peacefully September 27, 2019.
Joann Dorothy Hall
Robert Floyd Boardman (64) of Grayling, MI passed away Friday Oct. 18, 2019.
Phyllis Clark
Caroline Margaret Varty
Joann Dorothy Hall, 84, of Grayling went home to be with the Lord Sept. 26, 2019 while surrounded by her family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joann's memory to: Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, Memo: (Bell Tower Fund), or Crawford County Relay for Life.
Kelly Logan Richards
Kelly Logan Richards, 32, of Fort Carson, Colorado and formerly of Grayling, Michigan passed away on Sept. 25. 2019 at Camp Casey, South Korea. For those that wish to remember Kelly by memorial contribution, please consider AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, PO Box 384, Grayling, Michigan 49738 or SPIKESK9FUND.ORG , 576 Northampton
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Ann Marie Bauers
Ann Marie Bauers, age 54, of ,Mio, passed away Thursday, October 17th, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, following a long battle with MS. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or The Mio Dummy Club, 5278 W. Cherry Creek Rd. Lewiston, MI 49756.
Brenda Lee Ballard
Brenda Lee Ballard, age 62, of Luzerne, MI, beloved daughter of Beverly (Paul) Pasternak of Mio and dear mother of Brett Leinaar of Cadillac, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lydia's Gate.
Gerald M. Polk
Gerald M. Polk, age 77 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at the Crawford Continuing Care Center in Grayling, Michigan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Memorial donations may be made to Munson Cancer & Infusion Center, 1100 E. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738.
Okie W. Kauffman
Okie W. Kauffman, age 87 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the Compassion Fund c/o Fairview Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 100, Fairview, MI 48621.
Mio’s Kittle Road Area Shopping A sample of Oscoda County businesses that are serving the needs of the county and beyond
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1. Country Corners Bulk Food - 3 miles north of Mio to Kittle Rd., and west 2½ miles. 1284 W. Kittle Rd. (989) 826-6063. 2. Shady Lane Footwear - 4 miles north of Mio then ½ mile east on Kneeland Rd. 68 E. Kneeland Rd. (989) 848-8265. 3. Country Feed Supply - 3 miles north of Mio and ¾ mile west on Kittle Rd. (989) 826-2305 4. Highland Lumber - 3 miles north of Mio, East on Kittle Rd., 1½ miles. 693 E. Kittle Road. (989) 848-8000 5. Maple Ridge Metal - 3 miles north of Mio, west 1 mile on Kittle Rd., then ½ miles north on Gerber Rd. 748 N. Gerber Rd. (989) 826-5752
7. North Star Storage Barns - 2¾ miles north of Mio on M-33. 398 N. Mt. Tom Rd. (989) 826-1000. 8. Oakhill Furniture & Fabric - 3 miles north of Mio and 2 miles west on Kittle Rd., north 3 miles on Galbraith Rd. 1734 N. Galbraith Rd. (989) 826-1913 9. Sensenig’s Repair - 3 miles north of Mio, east on Kittle Rd., 1 miles. 432 E. Kittle Rd. (989) 848-8346 10. Sweet Success Sugarbush - 3 miles north of Mio and 2 miles west on Kittle Rd. North 2 miles on Galbraith Rd. 1442 N. Galbraith Rd. (989) 826-3160 11. Pioneer Store Store - On M-33/72, 2¾ miles north of Mio. 432 N. Mt. Tom Rd. (989) 826-3580
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Roscommon Village Hall was filled with vendors.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT – The Roscommon-Higgins Lake Chamber of Commerce held its annual Girl’s Night Out recently. Although rain dampened the event toward the end, several hundred people came out to visit the shops throughout the community. Russ Gardiner of Gardiner’s Jewelry said traffic was steady throughout the day.
Victoria Steichen and Terri Cook from Good Shepherd Church had a table set up in the lobby of the building that hosts Up North Voice and the Roscommon-Higgins Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Amber, Russ and Cindy Gardiner of Gardiner’s Jewelry paused for this photo between customers. Lenora Huber, Deb Rosczyk Carol Silverman and Lisa O'Sullivan made the rounds around town.
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Corrosion of the Soul By Daniel J. Paul suggestions to utilize and practice— Unnoticed, it ever so slowly keeping in mind that this will take a attaches itself to the soul and its concerted amount of dedication, time, caustic solution begins the process of and prayer, as change does not hapdamaging it. For example, frogs were pen overnight. It is a long process. immersed in cold water and the heat 1. Thanksgiving – Be thankful was slowly increased until the frog for what you have. Take the time to realizes that the water is extremely make a list for what you are thankful. hot. By then, it is too late. So, it also The length of your list may surprise goes with the corrosion of the soul you. and we know it by its name: Envy. 2. Continual Review – Review The seeds of envy are probably the prior list of people, events, or sown in the earlier part of life, where situations of which you were envithere are higher expectations than can ous, and be cognizant every day of be achieved, and frustration builds. the pitfalls that will drag you down This could occur, especially when that old path. others are accom3. Positive Models plishing these tasks. – Stay clear of those Another example is who are envious of “Envy is the seeing others, and others, as they may art of counttheir children, who deter you from your seem to have the change in values. ing the other best of everything: Instead, find and make toys, travel, money, fellow’s bless- new friends who share home—and compariset of values. ings instead of your4.new son sets in. Often it Authentic may creep in through Friendship – Be happy your own.” comments made by for what others have – Harold Coffin parents or other famor have attained. Try ily members about to be happy for your how much friends or friends and for what other relatives are achieving. they have in their lives. Learn to truly Whatever the cause, it lies congratulate them for their successes. embedded on the soul and begins to 5. Care for Others – Make the mushroom. So, if you feel that you time to volunteer to help others. In may harbor this bitter feeling, take a volunteering, we often receive tenpersonal self-inventory with prayer fold back in positive feelings as we and honesty. To self-inventory, begin make a difference in people’s lives. by writing in a notebook how you Envy is extremely corrosive to the have felt—envious or not—in the soul. Through prayer and honesty, past or present about family, friends, one can identify enviousness. If so acquaintances, or co-workers. This affirmed, there are steps and other could center on what they possess, methods that can be utilized to help lifestyles, successes, and what your you change. Remember these four true reactions are. words: Prayer, Honesty, Consistency, Once you have completed an and a Positive Attitude. Eliminating honest inventory and have identified envy from your life is what He would that you have an envious tendency want you to do. of others, the following are a few
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‘One more mile’ walked in St. Helen ST. HELEN – “One more mile” is a 22-mile walk, bike or roll event. hosted in partnership with One More Mile and A Veteran Helping Veteran, Inc. Proceeds of this event will benefit the St. Helen Veteran Memorial Fund. The number 22 is significant. The Veterans Affairs Administration
reports that between 1999 and 2010, 22 veterans a day committed suicide. That’s one every 65 minutes. That’s why you see the 22 being used to promote awareness. By doing this event we are hoping to raise suicide awareness and drive health change in mental health services.
Right: Jim Troost (center) has dedicated his life to serving veterans. He has volunteered for 27 years with the American Legion and the last 25 years as a member of the Grand Rapids home for veterans. Below: Runners and walkers lined up for a photo prior to the state of the “One more mile” walk.
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A journey of ‘One More Mile’
Editor’s note: Frank Anthony wrote this observation of the event the day after. By Frank Anthony
One More Mile means a little more to me today. Maybe the first thing that comes to mind is that my body is wrecked from that 22 miles and it was all worth it. Once I get past the current all-encompassing pain experience many other things come to mind. I experienced and saw a lot of inspiring things during this event. A young man from Lincoln Park ran the whole thing carrying an Honor & Remembrance flag. He said he does every event he can find. It had 36 streamers on it with 36 names. They were people he either served with in Iraq or is connected to in some way. About half were killed on the battlefield and the other half died later of related injuries and suicide. We talked a couple minutes and then he ran off on his 22-mile journey for his fallen brothers. He carried that big heavy Honor flag for 22 miles, he carried those 36 lost brothers the whole way. What a burden he must carry. Made me feel silly, I don't have to carry near the load that young man does. As part of my journey I carried a pair of boots in my backpack to represent my cousin Bobby. He served in the Marine Corps with me. I wanted to carry him because I wasn't there for him when he needed me. It breaks my heart and I know I can't change the past. And even though I try to live with no regrets, I must admit I carry some. Not being there for Bobby is one. My brother in every way and he struggled deeply. I never reached out, I never called or visited. I can see him sitting on the edge of his bed just hoping for an intervention. I could have been that and I regret it profoundly. He committed suicide in 2003. He couldn’t go One More Mile, so I must for him. I also saw inspiration in a 66-year-old woman. I have known her for many years. She wanted to walk for the special veterans in her
life that have passed on. She told me she wanted to do the whole 22 miles. To be honest, I had no faith. She began at the back walking with me and Jim Troost in the wheelchair. She was quiet mostly, which is unlike her. Jim, the “wheelchair guy”, talked nonstop, it was a treat for me. His older brother served in Vietnam and his father served in Korea and Vietnam. His dad died later at 53 of service-connected illness and his brother the same at 64. Although Jim never served, he has dedicated his life to serving veterans. He has volunteered for 27 years with the American Legion and the last 25 years as a member of the Grand Rapids home for veterans. He had stories from every war since WWI from all the veterans he has cared for over the decades. The stories were priceless and just like he had been there himself. He truly did a great service to those veterans that he listened intently to for decades. We would do well to remember that, less talking and more listening. People mostly want to be heard. In 1990 Jim was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a death sentence 4 years earlier and still a very low survival rate for any period. Although the disease and treatment has left Jim dependent on a wheelchair, he has survived against all odds for 29 years. A rolling miracle who found life through serving others. Another point we would all do well to remember. He has a great spirit even though he has great challenges. He pushed that chair for 7 miles down dirt roads for hours. I couldn't do that. He was greatly disappointed he couldn't go further. So, after he dropped out it was just me and Judy, the 66-year-old lady. We were about an hour and a half behind everyone by now. We continued on, small talk along the way. I kept asking if she was doing ok and if she wanted to stop. She kept saying she wanted to do the whole thing. I still doubted. I knew I would finish. I
A young man runs the 22 miles with a veterans flag.
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One More Mile Continued from page 11 didn't know how much pain I would be in or what the damage would be, but I knew I would finish. I had to get Bobby to the finish line. As we passed the 17 mile mark my legs were screaming and my knees were on fire. I looked at Judy and she looked as though she didn't have a care in the world, just determination on her face. I was blown away at this point. I couldn’t believe how far she had made it. I was impressed. About that time an ORV pulled up with one of our firefighters and his wife on board. They had biked the whole 22 miles and had been done for a while. They came back to walk with us. I was very touched by this, it was unexpected. They walked 4 miles with us, and it helped tremendously during our toughest time. We got to the St. Helen Veterans Memorial, about one and a half miles from the finish line. They bid us farewell with encouragement and left us to complete our journey, just Judy and me. One and a half miles to go. As we walked through downtown, I could see Judy's legs were shaky, I put her on the inside away from the road. This is my habit anyway as any man worth anything walks with women and children on the inside away from the road and danger. As we neared the school and the finish line, a couple joined us. Adam and Jill founded the A Veteran Helping Veteran (AVHV) veteran’s nonprofit I partnered with. They are
not quite up to walking for distance, but they came out to walk the last half mile with us, to bring us home. Adam is an Iraq War veteran and just wants to serve veterans. Adam and his wife Jill made this event far better than it would have otherwise been and has been a good partner in this effort. So, all four of us crossed the finish line at the end of a 22.8-mile journey. For this adventure, this police chief, a man in a wheelchair, and a 66-year-old lady, made the journey for this unlikely pairing more rewarding and inspiring. I am indeed a blessed man. Although Jim had to stop at 7 miles, I carried him with me too. He had become a part of my journey. Yes, I carry burdens, but God matches them with gifts and I'm thankful. I’m even thankful for my pain today that tells me I'm alive and living things worth living. In the end, we are all here roaming around bumping into one another on this journey. If we take a day to remember those facing higher hills and darker days, we can inspire the same to see the light, then we will all help build a better tomorrow. And thank you for being a part of my journey, it wouldn't be the same without you. I’ll see you at the finish line next year. Till then, never forget, you can always go that ONE MORE MILE!
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OPEN HOUSE – The Children’s Assessment Center in Roscommon held its annual open house Oct. 24. Pictured (front, l-r) are Therapist Jessie Thompson, Executive Director Rebecca Yuncker- Program Coordinator Amber MacKenzie, (back, l-r) Nurse Rendell Grider, Nurse Kelsey Nagy, Fundraising Coordinator Paula Whittington, Therapist Robert Nixon, Intern MyKayla Scott, Forensic Interviewer Adriana Ruiz-Knack, Forensic Interviewer Jennifer Haire, SANE Coordinator Kathleen Walker, Volunteer Kathy Jernigan, Family Advocate Theresa Muhle, MSW Intern Heidi Sura, and Volunteer Ingrid Heinz.
– Photo by Tracy Constance
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Conservation Expo featured amateur photo contest The Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District joined the Farm Market at the AuSable River Center in Roscommon for their Annual Conservation Expo. This is a great local partnership, quotes Barb Stauffer, District Manager. People stopping by could pick up their tree seedlings they had previously ordered, purchase Michigan books, obtain environmental information while discussing their property with the technical staff, shop at the farm market, purchase raffle tickets to take home a prize and winning amateur photos were chosen by the public. The Historical Train Club was providing train rides for families & the museum was open. Attendees had their chance to purchase raffle tickets in hopes of winning one of the 50 prizes that were so graciously donated by direc-
tors, friends, family, Tractor Supply and the conservation district; among them were a pickup truck load of firewood, some antique lumbermen tools, bird houses & feeders, baskets of home-made and/or home grown items, books, framed art, golf gift certificates, electric ice cream maker, gardening supplies, planters, maple syrup, honey, tree seedlings & a hand-crocheted rug. A 50/50 raffle was also held; and each visitor could take home a tree seedling. 36 photos were submitted this year and were on display for the public to vote on. Over 200 people attended this popular event. These photos are on display this fall at the AuSable River Center. For conservation and/or forestry information, contact the office by calling (989) 275-3163 or e-mailing barb.stauffer@macd.org.
The following photo contest winners were chosen: (award, name & residence of photographer) FLORAL 1st: Roslyn Van Nuck, Grayling 2nd: Nancy Plumb, Houghton Lake 3rd: Matthew Haggart, Houghton Lake 3rd: Tom Richardson, Roscommon HM: Martha Clapp, Roscommon HM: Bruce Clum, Roscommon FORESTRY 1st: Roslyn Van Nuck, Grayling 2nd: Heather Lovell, Grayling 2nd: Nancy Plumb, Houghton Lake 3rd: Tom Richardson, Roscommon HM: Matthew Haggart, Houghton Lake LANDSCAPE 1st: Scott Hansen, Grayling 2nd: Matthew Haggart, Houghton Lake 3rd: Heather Lovell, Grayling 3rd: Tom Richardson, Roscommon HM: Roslyn Van Nuck, Grayling
RECREATION 1st: Tom Richardson, Roscommon 2nd: Julie Fischer, Prudenville 2nd: Matt Haggart, Houghton Lake HM: Nancy Plumb, Houghton Lake WILDLIFE 1st: Scott Hansen, Grayling 2nd: Heather Lovell, Grayling 2nd: Roslyn VanNuck, Grayling 3rd: Scot Jacot, Grayling 3rd: Tom Richardson, Roscommon HM: Matt Haggart, Houghton Lake HM: Lindee Stark, Grayling HM: Mary Ann Tuck, Houghton Lake
Huron Pines to open new office NORTHEAST MICHIGAN — Environmental conservation nonprofit Huron Pines will increase their coastal presence by opening an Alpena office in early 2020. The Gaylord-based organization serves twelve counties across the northeast-
ern lower peninsula. An increased focus on the Lake Huron coast has emerged in response to needs and opportunities expressed by local partners in recent years. An Alpena location allows Huron Pines to advance their coastal resource protection efforts while building on existing projects and relationships in Alpena and surrounding communities like Rogers City, Harrisville and Hillman. The office will house two new full-time employees with additional space for existing Huron Pines staff to work from Alpena. In addition to bringing job opportunities to the area, the new office will provide the community with more access to staff expertise, on-the-ground environmental support and educational programming. The Alpena location will also make it easier for Huron Pines to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new ones across the region. “The more we get to know the communities we serve, the more we can understand their needs and challenges,” Brad Jensen, Huron Pines
Members of the Huron Pines board and staff explore the newly acquired Min Hunt Nature Preserve near Long Lake in Presque Isle County as part of their annual board/staff meeting in August.
Executive Director, said. “Listening and learning from the people who are passionate about these places will lead to more informed project decisions and better, more sustainable results.” Several major land protection projects are already in motion in the Alpena area. In 2019, Huron Pines opened its first nature preserve in Hubbard Lake and acquired a second preserve property in Presque Isle County. In 2020 Huron Pines will hold a conservation easement to pro-
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tect four miles of coastal shoreline on Alpena’s North Point Peninsula. Huron Pines is actively seeking funding and support to establish the Alpena office and expand programming in the area. If you would like to learn more about the Alpena office, please contact Brad Jensen at brad@ huronpines.org or (989) 448-2293. For more information about the two posted positions, Coastal Project Manager and Communications Associate, visit huronpines.org/jobs
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Halloween: Homemade costumes are best! View From the Comfy Chair By Joel Vernier I love fall! The colors the smells signaling the change of seasons. Cooler temperatures, especially in the morning, motivate me to go to the cedar chest, take out my winter throw blankets and drop in my summer light throw blankets. I picked out my spooky Halloween throw, it has ghosts, bats in an orange and black color scheme. I settled into my "Comfy Chair" and fell fast asleep. Sometimes I dream in a deep sleep, other times in the twilight sleep half-awake half asleep, I let my thoughts wander. In my mind, I went back to my childhood days, and the fun thoughts about Halloween filled my noggin. It always struck me as quite odd that Halloween was filled with Ghosts, Witches, Vampires, Dancing Skeletons, Wolfman, Frankenstein, The Mummy, and so many other monsters made so famous in the Monster or Horror movie genre. With all that scary stuff, we embraced our fears, dressed up often as these creatures of the night, and went out begging for treats in the dark. Halloween originated with the Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, of course, it morphed into "Devils Night" when pranks would be played, soaping windows, silly stuff like that and then as I was in my 20's it took a dark turn into the night in Detroit when bad actors would set abandoned homes on fire. My childhood memories of Halloween costumes were that most of them were homemade. My mom, like many mom's in those days, had to be creative with
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many things. With only one income, we did not have the funds to go out and buy costumes, and in fact, there were not many choices for costumes or anything else in those days. Tennis shoes were basically Ked's PF Flyer's or Jack Purcells. If you could not afford a real Frisbee to throw, you just took the lid off an icecream bucket. Many kids dressed up as a Hobo because it was easy to do, some worn-out clothes, black makeup to look like a beard, and a candy cigar that didn't last the entire night. People did not look down on Hobos in those days, as evidenced in Roger Miller's famous song "King OF the Road!' Ghosts were easy, take an old white sheet, cut out two holes for eyes tie a string around your neck and off you went into the night. Dress up in a little camo, and you could be an army guy or a hunter. I remember being a clown, vampire, Batman, and one time I used my football gear and went as a football player, I still believe that homemade costumes are the best! In my neighborhood, many people would make you act out your character before you would get a homemade treat like a popcorn ball, Carmel apple, brownies there were no worries about adulterated candy in those days. I remember heading out to "Trick or Treat" at dusk with a pillowcase to hold my candy & treats and stay out till 11 p.m. If the house's porch light was on, you could start. I grew up in an uncluttered time, no cell phones, black &white television, no steaming shows, DVDs videotape recorders, and fewer choices for just about everything. But we had just as much fun as kids of today, maybe more fun! "Remember, every day is a gift! Some are just a little more fun to open than others. – Š Joel M. Vernier 10/22/2019 Author of: "The Guinea Pig In the Freezer." joelmvernier@aol.com
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Family help in the fall; Every dog has his day nature’s changing Home Toad's Stool
By Warren Stutesman Hello friends I am sure looking forward to November. October has been very busy for me and I will be glad to slow it down a bit. On 23 October I was working around the church and a friend mentioned that there were white flakes floating around. I figured that if they did not land and take up residence that it was okay. As many of you know I burn firewood for heat. Well as busy as I have been at church I have fell behind in other areas, like cutting my firewood. Well on a Sunday at the end of October my church showed up with around 19 members and cut, split and stacked 16 cord for me. What a great blessing that was. Over the past few years the road crews that paved Mapes and Zimowske roads here in Mio dumped several loads of wood chips and soil in a large hole beside my house. This was great as it let me reclaim land that I could not use and made it flat and usable. This fall I have received a big bonus from all this back fill. Lots of Shaggy Mane Mushrooms have been popping up all over. Also, there are many Pleurotus spp, aka Oyster
Mushrooms, growing in a different part of the yard. Another positive aspect of this land recovery is the fact that we are bringing in native wildflowers and grasses. We are trying to make a nice yard for the birds to have a place to live. Deer rifle season is once more upon us, if you are among those going out into the woods looking for that ever elusive venison dinner, I wish you good hunting. There have been several doves visiting daily, around 15, if this keeps up then by winter, which is when I usually get an influx of doves, my feeder will be covered with them. Most of the summer birds have left so the ones that are still here have the pick of the seed. I cut up some brush a few weeks ago which upset several sparrows that thought it was a most wonderful place in which to live. I miss the birds but not the pile of brush in the back yard. This year more than ever I am looking forward to Thanksgiving, there is so much that I must be thankful for. Each year I hear the arguments about what the first Thanksgiving was really like, but I don't care what it was before. I just wish to give thanks for what it is to me now. I have to go for now, so I ask that a wonderful Thanksgiving. Please be safe if you are hunting and help keep our woods and waters clean. Warren “Toad” Stutesman wstutesman@gmail.com
Country By Slim Randles
The first cold nights sent Billy indoors. Aunt Ada always had room on the couch for Billy. It was different now, of course, since Desdemona passed away. She was good, for a cat. Now there was just Billy and the other cat, Boots, to share the couch. Billy was no dummy. In the past three years or so, since he became the official town dog, he not only knew his duties, but his options as well. Billy’s duties were to see the children safely across the street to school (helped by Martin, the crossing guard) and to visit the residents of the Rest of Your Life retirement home.
And his options? Well, with cold weather on its way, Billy knew he could leave his favorite bed under the cottonwood tree and move into the insulated dog house the high school kids built for him. And … this is the good part … he could do what he always did and move in with Aunt Ada and Boots at night. In making his daily rounds, Billy was given snacks out the back door of several cafes and the retirement home. The Mule Barn had a special each Sunday on chicken fried steak, so Billy learned to hit the Barn’s back door when he saw folks going to church. And Boots doesn’t wiggle around much on the couch. Life is good. --------Brought to you by https://www. merrickpetcare.com/ in Hereford, Texas. “We know it’s not just food in that bowl, it’s love. And that’s why it has to be the best.”
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Nun so innocent
In a convent in Ireland, the 98-year-old Mother Superior lay dying. The nuns gathered around her bed trying to make her last journey comfortable. They tried giving her warm milk to drink but she refused it. One of the nuns took the glass back to the kitchen. Then, remembering a bottle of Irish Whiskey that had been received as a gift the previous Christmas, she opened it and poured a generous amount into the warm milk.
Back at Mother Superior's bed, they held the glass to her lips. The frail nun drank a little, then a little more and before they knew it, she had finished the whole glass down to the last drop. As her eyes brightened, the nuns thought it would be a good opportunity to have one last talk with their spiritual leader. "Mother," the nuns asked earnestly, "Please give us some of your wisdom before you leave us." She raised herself up in bed on one elbow, looked at them and said: "Don't sell that cow."
Wait - Did I Read That Right? In an office: TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT In a Memphis department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN
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In an office: AFTER COFFEE BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE COFFEE POT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD Outside a secondhand shop: WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN? Spotted in a safari park: ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR Sign at a car lot: BRING IN YOUR OLD CAR AND YOUR WIFE, AND WE'LL DICKER
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses." When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation."
Great Truths That Adults Have Learned: 1. Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. 2. Wrinkles don't hurt. 3. Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts 4. Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground... 5. Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.. 6. Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.
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Attending the event (l-r) from North Central Area Credit Union was Don Lingerfelt, and representing Northland Federal Credit Union was (middle) Jack Eling and Matthew Duhler.
MULTI CHAMBER MEETING – The chambers of commerce from Roscommon, Houghton Lake and Grayling held a combined business after hours at Forest Dunes. The event was sponsored by Northland Credit Union and North Central Area Credit Union. About 100 people turned out for the event. – Photos by Mark Constance
Pictured from Arauco (l-r) are Nathan Eshelman, Jennifer Hatfield and Jodie Sajdak.
Excited to start the new 4-H year? By John Wurm
ROSCOMMON - We have so many new things coming your way in 2019-20 that you won’t want to miss! We have a clear goal of helping our area young people have positive experiences with 4-H and have multiple connecting activities once they join. Our membership runs from September 1st for the 12 months that follow. This is the best time to enroll kids in 4-H, so they may take advantage of a full year of 4-H programming in our county, surrounding counties, the state, and the nation! We have several new 4-H SPIN Clubs that are going on right now and several more that we expect to announce in the coming weeks and months. Our 4-H Bowling SPIN Clubs are going strong and you can expect to see more 4-H Bowling as we grow. Over in St. Helen we have a new 4H Cloverbuds program that is creating fun and activityoriented experiences that are specific to our 5- to 7-year-old 4-H members. VOLUNTEERS - We always stand ready to help new adults become a part of our growing program so they can help kids experience Roscommon County 4-H. We
proudly have more than doubled the number of our volunteers just in the past year. Please give us a call to discuss how you can become a 4-H volunteer and make a difference in our kids’ lives. We also have a new 4-H Community Club that is getting going here in the Roscommon area. Youth members will learn leadership skills as well as be able to participate in several of the 4-H learning projects that will be offered. This is a club that will meet monthly and there will be a lot going on in the months ahead as this new 4-H club really takes flight. Have you got a great idea for a 4-H SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club? We introduce Annette Murray who will be working as our newest 4-H AmeriCorps member and her role will be working specifically to help new 4-H SPIN clubs get started. The concept is simple: we have small clubs that have at least 5 members from 2 or more families with one caring 4-H volunteer to lead it. The commitment is only 6-8 hours and can be once a week for an hour or any combination of desired timeframe structures. We are very excited ♦ See 4-H YEAR on page 8
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Grayling plans 11th Annual Adopt a Family program GRAYLING – The Crawford County Department of Health & Human Services is hosting its 11th Annual 2019 Christmas Adopt a Family program. The Adopt a Family Program is designed to assist individuals, families, and foster children/foster families of Crawford County that are in need during the Christmas season. Individuals and/or families must meet certain income and need-identifying criteria in order to be eligible. Sponsors will be provided (non-identifying) information of each individual and/or family member, age, clothing sizes, and gift options. Both sponsor and recipient identifying information is kept confidential; sponsors will not meet the recipient(s), and DHS staff or volunteers will be delivering the gifts to the recipients in order to maintain
confidentiality. Some guidelines include: • Gifts can be wrapped, however you may provide wrapping paper and tags and we will wrap. • All gifts must be new. Please do not give second-hand clothing or toys. • Please do not give cash. You may want to provide the individual/ family with gift cards (Meijer’s, WalMart, etc.). • Please provide a Christmas Dinner gift card (ex: Save-a-Lot) if you adopt a family. Sponsors can drop off gift items Dec. 16-20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Crawford County Department of Health & Human Services, located at 230 Huron Street in Grayling. For information contact Darcie Bowers at 989-798-4755 or e-mail: bowersd1@michigan.gov.
BOWL-ING IN ROSCOMMON - Bob Green delighted the customers at the Roscommon County Commission on Aging recently with his bowl making ability. Also attending was Pam from COOR and some of the consumers. – Photo by Johnna Ancel
4-H Year Continued from page 7 to have Annette joining our team. Finally, as a huge thank you for a successful year, we have organized a teen 4-H event coming up on November 2nd. The Teen Fall Fest is going to be a blast and we invite you to recruit a few of your teen friends (4-H membership is not required) to play an unforgettable live game of Clue! We have a great relationship with our new partners at Bambi Lake Camp and they are offering to provide all participants a FREE dinner, too. Also, if weather allows, we will have a bonfire and make s’mores. John Wurm is the 4-H program director
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of Fairview Area Schools MS Boys and Girls Cross Country Top North Star League Other Fall Teams Finish Seasons with Struggles but SOME Successes
The Middle School Boys Cross Country team were the North Star League Champions for 2019. Earning All-Conference honors were Sam Ford, Alex Hager, Kaleb Wright, Van Wasnock, Josiah Linsley, and Max Raymond. MS Girls Jessie Ross and Brianna Raymond (top right) were conference champion and runner-up, respectively. On the Varsity team, Nathaniel Eastman, Logan Alchin, and Tyler Demory all earned First Team All-Conference honors while Ethan Holberton was Second Team. Overall, the Varsity Boys team came up a little short and placed second in the NSL after a season-long battle for first.
The Varsity Soccer team is a combined effort between Fairview and Mio. They struggled with low numbers and rough weather this year, but were able to finish with a record of four wins, seven losses, and two ties. Back row from left: Coach Solomon Handrich, Lydia Sterly, Aden Travis, Anthony Freeland, Dylan Whitacre, Alayna Kauffman, Janel deGuzman; front row: Matheau Wiedbrauk, Lewis Kuffel, Isaiah Ford, Jacob Bones, Nathan Alchin, and Kaden Wasnock. Not pictured: Makayla Wiltse, Dylan Curry
The MS Girls Basketball team played all three grade levels together this year, and learned a lot while earning three wins on the season. Though they lost most of their games, they had fun and are looking forward to more wins together again next year. Back row from left: Coach Kaitlyn Oates, Kelsey McPeck, Elaine Matzke, Maggie Alchin, Brenna Eastman, Summer Forletta, Coach Shena Weaver; front row: Zailee Kowalski, Riley Peace, Katrina Weaver, Nikkita Weaver, and Shayden Young.
Varsity Volleyball had a very difficult season with only one win to date. Back row, from left: Sydney Kalbfleisch, Grace Freel, Talisa Yoder, Jessica Nicholson, Victoria Kalbfleisch, Jera Nicholson; front row: Noel Billmaier, Mina Boulay, and Katelyn Bowers.
JV Volleyball had a record of four wins and ten losses with just a few games left to play in the 2019 season. Back row from left: Kayla Bowers, Emma Hoover, Jaylynn Vanlacken, Tylee Linsley, Addison Lenz; front row: Lainey Kann, Phoebe Downey, and Madison Major.
BOBCATS HOMECOMING – Houghton Lake held its annual homecoming parade and game Oct. 4, defeating Evart 20-6. More than 1,500 people turned out for the event. Right: Students and spectators’ lines M-55 for the homecoming parade. Below: Emily Burgess was elected homecoming queen
Selling tickets for the Houghton Lake Middle School band were (l-r) Carrie Lattas, Heidi Palatka and Dylan Palatka-Smith.
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Sitting on a blanket and waiting for the parade to begin were (l-r) Mackenzie Bean, Alexia Connelly and Michael Dusha.
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Lyman’s dedicates youth program to Master Angler By Theresa Ekdom
fish out if it,” Wayne Jaworski, team member of Lyman’s added. HOUGHTON LAKE – Jacob Even after moving to Wolverine, Chipman was a fisherman among Davis would drive Jacob into Houghfisherman. Someone who knew how ton Lake to work. It gave him a to fish and spent many hours honing chance to talk to the customers, often the craft. He was a Master Angler, recommending what type of bait to earning six Master Angler patches use or offering fishing tips. since 2013. “Jacob was a very kind soul. To earn an MA patch through the Being here (Lyman’s) he was able to Michigan Department of Natural socialize. It was a joy to him,” Davis Resources, one needs to catch a fish said. that meets or exceeds the minimum Jacob’s first MA fish, a 27.5” established length of its species. bowfin was caught out of Houghton Jacob Chipman Lake July 20, 2013. His last, a 9.5” “He loved to fish from day one,” pumpkinseed was caught June 6, Chris Davis, Jacob’s mom, said. 2019 out of Otsego Lake. Jacob “And he had a knack at it.” passed away a month later at the age Jacob could clear a pier accordof 25. ing to his mother. Whether it was Lyman’s Junior Angler Club in Florida where they vacationed or Earlier in 2019, Beachnau had Michigan, Jacob would throw out his started the Lyman’s line and start reelJunior Angler Club, ing in the fish. The a fishing program for other anglers, who youth 16 years old had landed few and younger. fish, would leave “I was looking for after witnessing a program to encourJacob’s skill. age kids to fish, and “You could be to teach kids to fish,” fishing right next Beachnau said. to Jacob and not It took a few years catch a thing!” his and input from many uncle, Jim Bigelow, people to come up added. with the details. For a It’s not just $20 fee, youth receive the number of a tacklebox, memberfish Jacob would A close of the plaque. ship card, six types catch, he could of bait, and a tackle land rare, hard to catch fish. He of the month. The youth come into caught three sturgeon, two of them the same year out of Otsego Lake. In Lyman’s to receive their bait and to show off their catch. While there they 2018 he caught a tagged fish out of learn what type of bait will catch difHoughton Lake which entered him ferent types of fish. into the Houghton Lake Area TourOnce they start catching fish, ism Bureau’s ‘Catch Us If You Can’ they are marked off on their catch contest. card – a card listing four game fish, As a kid, Jacob started going to largemouth bass, small mouth bass, Lyman’s On the Lake, a bait shop in walleye, and pike; and five pan fish, Houghton Lake, when Lyman Foster sunfish, crappie, bluegill, rockbass, owned it. and perch. By catching all the game “He’d drag his sled there and fish, the angler will receive a pin. get bait,” Davis said. “Once Kurt They receive another pin once all the got here, he got a part time job here pan fish are caught. stocking coolers.” “There was something missing,” “He was an excellent worker,” Beachnau said. “How to keep them Kurt Beachnau, current owner of fishing? Then I realized, this is how Lyman’s, said. we can honor Jacob and do some“He’s the only kid I know who thing for the kids.” could find a mud puddle and catch
Standing in front of the Hall of Fame plaque dedicated to Jacob is (l – r) his uncle, Jim Bigelow, mom, Chris Davis, and grandmother, Joan Bigelow. Below: Kurt Beachnau, owner of Lyman’s on the Lake (right), explains the catch card to Jacob’s (l-r) aunt, Judy Gee and mom, Chris Davis.
‘This’ was a Hall of Fame plaque dedicated to Jacob. Once a youth had caught all the fish on their catch card, their name would be added to the plaque. Each time they fill the card a stamp will go next to their name. The plaque was designed and made by Brian Mester of Northern Creative in Houghton Lake. It includes a photo of Jacob in his typical fishing gear, shorts and boots, holding a fishing pole, with a rainbow in the background. Also mounted on the plaque is the last Master Angler Patch Jacob earned, and a dedication that states: ‘Lyman’s team member, Jacob Chipman, loved fishing and helping others to be better fisherman. He
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lived to fish and was very good at it…he earned six Michigan Master Angler awards. This Hall of Fame plaque is dedicated to his memory for all junior anglers who share his skill and passion for fishing.’ What better way to honor a young man who shared his love of fishing with all who knew him, than to have his name and photo on a plaque dedicated to kids following in his footsteps. For more information on Lyman’s Junior Angler Club, stop in at Lyman’s on the Lake at 6560 W. Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, or visit lymansonthelake.com/ junior-anglers-club.
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ST. HELEN DDA Thanks to volunteers from the Richfield Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the community was able to get a lot of work done recently. Volunteers and contractors installed lamp posts, and bike racks were put near various businesses in town. Fall decorating was also completed.
– Photo courtesy of Ed Bergeron, chair of the Richfield Township DDA
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Lots happening in Grayling this month! GPA News By Betty Bennett Hello again – As I write this is isn’t a very pleasant day – but they say we’ll see the sun on Thursday. I remember a poem that talks about “October’s bright, blue weather”. Can’t remember who wrote it or what the entire name is, but I’ve always remembered that line. And, I’m looking for some of it – Bright Blue Weather that is – how about you? Earlier this fall I did something I’ve always wanted to do thanks to the Commission on Aging. They had a bus going to Charlevoix – to see the famous Mushroom Houses. I’ve wanted to see them for at least years – but just didn’t make it. Now I did and it was a wonderful trip. The homes are all made from Michigan rock and huge stones mostly from around the lakes. – built by the legendary builder Earl Young. The homes (some quite large – some small) were built from 1919 to 1973. They look like they came out of a fairy tale. So worth the trip. We took the guided tour – and we learned a lot. And of course, I had to buy the book – so I’ll have pictures to remember this very special trip. GPA had a spectacular Arts & Crafts show despite the loss of the Harvest Festival. We had 71 vendors and over 750 people attended. The most we’ve ever had. I was there taking the $1 Entrance Fee and was amazed at the steady stream of people that came into the school. If you missed it this year you should try it in 2020 – you can do some Christmas Shopping early. I did – and was pleased at what I saw. The Craft Show is one of our oldest events. If anyone remembers – it used to be at the High School, and it was
sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary. When they could no longer do it, we took it over. Then when the new addition went on the Elementary School we moved there – and we’ve been there ever since. Its that time of year and GPA just held their Election of Officers. This past year we lost our President – Ingunn Hraunfjord – who returned to her home in Iceland for a while. We hope she will come back to visit as she has family here, but for the present we will just keep in touch. When she left our Vice President Jeannie Pratt stepped up and took over for the remainder of the year. Now we have a new slate of Officers with Jeannie as President, Sherry Hanson – Vice President; Marianne Brosky – Treasurer, and Karyn Schafer and Lynn White taking over as “Secretaries”. We seem to need two secretaries because we can replace our President with the “Vice” if there is a problem, but we can’t replace the secretary. If you look around downtown, you’ll see that things have changed. The hanging pots are gone, and the Scarecrows are up – with some pumpkins to give us a Harvest look. There is also a new look on the corner of Michigan Avenue and M-72. Its looking good and I’m anxious to find out just what is going into the building. Its time for another Chamber Business After Hours – this one was held on Oct. 17 at Forest Dunes Country Club and sponsored by three different local Credit Unions. GPA was represented by a group of us that always attend. You should try it. The food is always good and the company too. You might meet some new people. Have you checked your computer and looked at the list of other Chamber events? Coming up Dec .5 is the Gala at the Art Gallery, “Spikes Night” on Jan. 23 and then the big Gala and Award Night on March ♦ See GPA NEWS on page 6
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MONSTER TRUCK – A Monster truck was one of the main attractions at the grand opening of the new Matt Lafontaine Jeep dealership in Grayling. Ryder d'Amour sits on the tire. About 100 people turned out for the event. – Photos by Mark Constance
GPA News Continued from page 5 6 at Kirtland: “Havana Nights”. There’s always a great meal – good music – and the awards that go to the wonderful people who really make things happen in Grayling. I wouldn’t miss it. Now that I’ve talked about other events in Grayling – I’ll get back to GPA Events – Festival of Trees. Our wonderful Chairperson Gail Swope tells me the Festival of Trees starts on Saturday, Nov. 16, and runs thru the final day of Sunday, Dec. 1.
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when the winners are determined. We usually have a pretty good crowd at the Mini-Mall (everyone knows that this is the place for the Festival of Trees). Tickets are available Nov. 16-30. You could win a tree or one of the other wonderful baskets or other gifts that are on display. GPA members will be selling tickets every day we are open – and that includes a few hours on Sunday. I’ve been told there will be a Christmas Parade, but I don’t have any about it at this time. Watch Up
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Protect your kids with a Halloween suit of armor By Ken Elmore One of the most fun filled holidays of the year is nearly upon us, with its ghosts, goblins and walking zombies attempting to consume us alive, scaring the daylights out everyone who doesn’t have some sort of protection. On the other side are the superheroes with shields, the Jedi with their light sabers, wizards with wands etc. Our “knights in shining armor” as it were, keeping us safe from all the bad stuff. While Oct. 31 is all about make believe, there is a real-world battle that goes on every day, all over our communities, our county, our country. The bad guys in this battle are the bacteria and viruses that try to consume us with everything from the sniffles to crippling disease and death. The good guys are the vaccines developed over the generations that give us that invisible suit of armor stronger than any superhero shield or wizard’s wand. Once again, while in the world of make believe the good guy always wins, in the real world we have the numbers to prove it. Can’t say that in the real world the good guy always wins, but the facts show that those who are vaccinated against the little microscopic monsters stand a far better chance than those who are not. It appears over the past number of years there have been social movements opposed to vaccinations, particularly when it come to children. One could speculate that some of that thinking is because most people nowadays have never witnessed the ravages of disease at their doorstep. However, there are many of us who remember childhood friends, neighbors or relatives struck down, many of them at a young age. As a result of some of these refusals to inoculate, numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and other medical entities like the Michigan Health Department indicate that some of the diseases once thought to be nearly eradicated are staging a comeback. Here are a few numbers for you
to ponder. Take Rubella (German measles) for example. In the year 1964-1965 there were approximately 12.5 million cases reported with around 2,000 infant deaths. In the ensuing years a nationwide vaccine effort was made. Since the year 2012 only 15 cases have been reported. It was not unusual to have around 15,000 cases of Diphtheria reported, a disease that would send shivers up your spine just thinking about. Some latest figures show that in a 10-year period from 2004-2014, only 2 cases had been reported. How about the flu? The Spanish Influenza pandemic of the early 20th century killed literally tens of millions world-wide. Still think vaccines don’t work? As we stated earlier, unfortunately, due to ideals or complacency, many folks will no longer have themselves or their children vaccinated. Sad to say, but the bacteria and viruses haven’t gone away folks. They are still out there looking for the opportunity to strike you, your family, your community, indiscriminately and without conscience. The medical community has become alarmed because now they are seeing a resurgence of diseases such as measles and whooping cough (pertussis). With both potential killers on the rise due to lack of vaccination, how long before other more hideous vermin make themselves known again? Granted there may be those of you out there that may have concerns about side effects. It is true that certain vaccines may not be suitable for everyone. We urge you to do your homework. Talk to your doctor or your child’s pediatrician if there are circumstances such as other health issues. Get the straight scoop from those that know and not someone’s internet blog. When all is said and done, hopefully you and the little ones will have that invisible shield of armor this Halloween. And if the grim reaper comes trick or treating at your doorstep, just laugh in his face and hit him with a candy bar. Ken Elmore is a Markey Township firefighter
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Above: Ann Stephenson and Sherry Hanson sold tickets to win a GPA basket full of local goodies. Left: Mark Constance of Up North Voice paints a section of the new Crawford County quilt block. GRAYLING CRAFT SHOW - The Grayling Promotional Association held its Annual Fall Craft Show at Grayling Elementary in October. More than 70 vendors turned out for the event.
– Photos by Tracy Constance and Mark Constance
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Above: Pam Schmid and Kim Johnston sold tickets at the door Left: Nikki Knopf-Wheaton of Pam’s Pantry sold a variety of dips at the event.
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2019 Chamber awards HIGGINS LAKE - The Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce held its First Annual Chamber Awards Banquet Oct. 24. The event, held at the new RAM Center building, saw double the attendance of previous years. Chamber of Commerce Director Tracy Smith and Board President Curtis Norton handed out the awards. Chamber members nominated individual businesses for honors. Awards and nominees: Emerging Business Award Awarded to a business member that has been in business no more than 2 years and has made outstanding contributions to our local community. Winner White Pine and Petals: Hands down the most creative person I know!! Thrilled to see Beth fix up an empty building and open a new business in downtown Roscommon! Nominees The Bird and The Bear Grill: I love the events and activities they have added to their business! St. Helen-Roscommon Monument: I am happy to see this longtime business under new ownership! … Absolutely beautiful workmanship!
Excellence in Business Award (1-10 employees) Presented to a business member who displays overall outstanding contributions to the Chamber and/or the business community with 10 or less employees. Winner Fifth Street Wines: John has studied and really knows his products! Nominees Jim’s Collision: This business and family has the community’s best interest at heart. Made up North: Diane and her business are both a positive addition to the downtown Roscommon business environment.
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Excellence in Business Award (11+ employees) Presented to a business member who displays overall outstanding contributions to the Chamber and/ or the business community with 11+ employees. Winner Family Fare: Continues to meet the needs of our community whether as a business or sponsor for many events. Nominees Century 21 Northland: Great team to work with whether you are buying or selling a home. Lear Corp: The community benefits from having this large of an employer among its businesses. Community Outreach Award Awarded to a non-profit organization which is a member of the chamber, in recognition of their outstanding support of the community. Winner Christmas in the Village: This long-time committee has helped children’s Christmas dreams come true for many years. Nominees Friends of Lyon Township: Just WOW, they have done so much to improve the parks in Lyon Township in the few short years they have been in existence. Roscommon Rotary: Roscommon Rotary has done so much for the Higgins Lake Roscommon area over the years, we owe them a significant thank you!
Traci Smith and Beth Barber, who won the award for Emerging Business for “White Pine and Petals.”
The Community Outreach Award went to Christmas in the Village. Pictured (l-r) are Tracy Smith, Lori Mattingly and Pat Mattingly, Jr.
Shining Star Award The Shining Star Award is given to the volunteer that goes above and beyond for the chamber and its director. Winner Kenda Denlinger Partnership Award The partnership award is chosen by the Higgins Lake Roscommon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Winner The Brook of Roscommon
Tracy Smith and Kenda Denlinger, who won the Shining Star Award, also represented The Brook of Roscommon for the Partnership Award.
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Tracy Smith and John Bennick, who won the Excellence in Business Award for Fifth Street Market.
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RUNNERS IN THE HILLS – With the cross-country season wrapping up, Grayling runners were among the best in the region. At right, the boys team starts off at the Lake Michigan Conference race recently at Hansen Hills. Pictured (below) are Katelyn Moore and (bottom, right) CeCe Cvitkovich.
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Historical society celebrates anniversary ROSCOMMON - The Roscommon County Genealogical Society's celebrated its 20th anniversary celebration recently. The research and education Center (REC) is open Monday's from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Volunteers are available to help with research, questions, and access to our vast resources. Info: Email roscogen@roscogen.org; roscogen.org or call 989-366-5742. Barbara Curtindale presenting a 20 year certificate from Brenda Leyndyke, President of the Michigan Genealogical Council, to Debbie Taylor, President of the Roscommon County Genealogical Society.
Above: Bob Barber explaining our Research and Education Center (REC) and it's vast assets to our guests Right: Diane Goodell, Paul Goodell, Bob Barber, Dixie Rader, Linda Fay, and Barb West. All were dressed in period clothing.
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GRAYLING HOMECOMING - Grayling High School held its annual homecoming ceremony recently. Elected (above) as king and queen were Eli Jackson and Cece Cvitkovich. Pictured below are homecoming court members and their friends.
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SOUP ON WHEELS - The St. Helen Commission on Aging held its annual Soup Fundraiser on Oct. 18 to benefit the Roscommon County Meals on Wheels program. The event feature three types of soups created by “The Soup Queen” Desiree Marshall. Pictured (l-r) a St. Helen Center Manager Varlya Hanuski, Activities Coordinator Deb Looney and Marshall, who was also sporting a new tattoo saying, “The Soup Queen.”
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We will do our part to keep elections civil Across County Lines By Mark Constance Although it’s just the end of October, you can already see the election-year rhetoric heating up. TV, radio, newspapers and the web are filling with vile references about candidates of every political persuasion. Up North Voice will not take that road. As has been our policy over the years, we will accept paid political advertisements in the primary and general elections, as well as letters to the editor. However, we will not allow our pages to overflow with the traditional letters and ads you see in other publications. The ones where people use words and images to attack candidates based on their political party, a few words taken out of context, or even the brand of car they drive. Our business philosophy is to help build and strengthen communities. We will not undermine that by being part of the angry political rhetoric that permeates politics on both sides of the aisle. That isn’t what we are
about. We offer our readers coverage that is unique and vital to the area. And the positive way we cover the community is what our readers and advertisers tell us they like the most about the paper. Going forward we want to make our editorial and advertising policy clear about elections: If you have a letter of support for someone, we will run it. If you are a candidate, we will run your political ad for you. However, if a letter or ad includes information on, or identifies the other candidate, or members of the opposition party, we will not run either. Just talk about the strengths and experience of your candidate. If they can’t win based on their character, background, and integrity, they don’t deserve to be elected anyway. Although this policy has been costly for us over the years in terms of revenue, we’re comfortable with it. It’s ethical and responsible. And ultimately, in our small way, we hope this will help elevate the dialogue of politics in our nation. Thank you for reading! - Mark Constance can be reached at mconstance@upnorthvoice.com
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