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Strengthening the communities of Northeast Michigan
October 2021
REGION – Many communities across the Up North Voice coverage area are celebrating Halloween with different events with the same goal: Satisfying the sweet tooth of area children, and allowing them to wear costumes while “haunting” the area in search of candy. A partial schedule of Halloweentype events includes: ▪ See TRICK OR TREAT on page 5
Harvest Moon rising in Comins
COMINS – Looking for an outdoor event with live music? Grab your lawn chair and come check out Pumpkinfest at 5 p.m. at the Skyline Event Center. The Harvest Moon Concert will start shortly afterward.
FESTIVAL FUN – Maggie Deponio, 4, has a blast on the slide at the Hale Live 65 Fall Festival. See more photos on Page B-8. ~ Photo by Kristi Major
▪ See HARVEST MOON on page 4
IN THIS ISSUE: Out & About A-2 Camp AuSable A-7 Firemen's Memorial A-8 Crawford History A-12 Eagle Voice B-1 Hale M-65 B-6 Laughing Buck B-9
Roads and fish benefit from culvert work enjoy,” said Tom Behring, Managing Director of the Montmorency County The Road Commission. Nature At Carter Road, a sturdy wooden of Things bridge now stands where a steel culvert long caused Gilchrist By Creek to flow too fast, contributing Chris to the erosion of a steep and Engle sandy riverbank downstream and sending harmful sediment into the ATLANTA —Gilchrist Creek river. Gilchrist Creek now flows is flowing freely once again since unobstructed under the new bridge, conservation nonprofit Huron Pines and cobblestone arranged around replaced two undersized crossing its abutments contribute to a natural structures at Carter Road and Greasy look and feel compared to the Creek Road, reconnecting more crumbling concrete headwalls of the than 40 miles of coldwater trout former culvert. Carter Road won’t habitat and fixing long be completed until late term issues with road October, Behring said. "The new maintenance. Upstream at bottomless A timber bridge now Greasy Creek Road, stands where Carter arch culvert … a bottomless arch has Road crosses Gilchrist is a dramatic taken the place of two Creek east of M-33 undersized pipe culverts improvement to South. Twenty miles that were a barrier to the roadway and upstream at Greasy fish passage and posed river …" Creek Road, a new a risk of road washout bottomless arch culvert – Josh Leisen, during times of high Senior Project Manager allows brook and brown water. for Huron Pines trout access to vital “The new bottomless spawning, nursery and arch culvert at refuge habitat. Both Greasy Creek Road is a dramatic structures virtually eliminate the risk improvement to the roadway and of erosion issues and road washouts. river over the severely undersized “From a road commission culverts that were there,” said Josh standpoint, we gained two new Leisen, Senior Project Manager for structures that should be very low Huron Pines. “Fish and floodwaters maintenance for years to come can now safely pass through this new and enhance the natural beauty (of structure and this project has fixed all the river) for the public to see and
A significant amount of sheeting was necessary a Greasy Creek Road. Inset: Culvert construction at Carter Road.
the issues of the old crossing.” These projects come on the heels of a 2020 project where a trio of undersize pipe culverts were replaced with a timber bridge where Harwood Road crosses Gilchrist Creek. “Well-connected rivers are important for trout and other fish and wildlife that move throughout the
river to spawn, find food and seek refuge,” Leisen said. “Reconnecting 40 miles of one of the highest-quality tributaries in the entire Thunder Bay River Watershed promotes a healthier trout population, restores river function, reduces flooding and erosion, and leads to safer roads and a cleaner river overall.”
Out & About - October 2021 Editor's Note: Out & About is a free service for non-profit and community groups to post their upcoming events. Please include contact information. Prices are not allowed. Email your November calendar items to mconstance@ upnorthvoice.com by Oct. 20. ROSCOMMON COUNTY
Roscommon, Higgins Lake, Prudenville, St. Helen, Houghton Lake
October 2 – Community Shred It!, Roscommon Area District Library, 106 Lake St., Roscommon, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2 – Gahagan Nature Preserve Fall Firewise Offensive, Gahagan Nature Preserve, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 – Can Collection Fundraiser for 4H Interstate Exchange Club’s 2022 Trip to Idaho, Roscommon Family Fare, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 – Roscommon County Habitat for Humanity Virtual 5K Fall Run, Roscommon County. 4 – Blood Drive, MidMichigan Community Health Park, Annex Building, 9249 W. Lake City Rd., Houghton Lake, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9 – Heroes Off-Road Color Run, Charleston Heston Academy, 1350 N. St. Helen Rd., St Helen, Sign-in 10 a.m., Run at 12 p.m. 11 – St. Helen Quilt Day and Tour, The Barn at Evergreen Farms, 6909 E. West Branch Rd., St. Helen: Tour/Show/Lunch – Buses leave at
9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for countywide tour; Show/Lunch – show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Show only also available. 14 – Business to Business Breakfast, White Pine & Petals, Roscommon, 8-9 a.m. 16 – Walk for Freedom to End Human Trafficking, AuSable River Center, downtown Roscommon, 10 a.m. 16 – Fall ORV Fun Run 4 Claws & Paws Rescue, Back Door Saloon, 5819 W. Houghton Lake Dr., #9701, Houghton Lake, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 16 – Fall Festival, Northwoods Childcare, 4003 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake, 12-3 p.m. 19 – Girls Night Out “Let’s Make a Deal,” downtown Roscommon, 4-8 p.m 23 – Deer Widow’s Crop Scrapbooking Day, Gerrish Township Hall, 2997 E. Higgins Lake Dr., Roscommon, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 30 – St. Helen Trunk or Treat, Richfield Township Park, Airport Rd., 5 p.m. set-up, goblins arrive for pillaging at 6 p.m. 31 – Trunk or Treat, Roscommon Middle School, 6:308:00 p.m. 31 – Trick or Treating, downtown Roscommon, 4-6 p.m. Roscommon extras Thurs: Storytime, Roscommon Area District Library, 10:30 am Fris: Open Tech Hour,
Roscommon Area District Library, 2 p.m. 1st Weds: Michigan Fireman’s Memorial Festival planning, Roscommon Fire Training Grounds, 290 Ballenger St., 6:30 p.m. 1st Thurs: Veterans Coffee Hour, The Roscommon County Airport. 5218 E. Houghton Lake Drive. 9-10 a.m. 2nd Suns: VFW Country Breakfast, VFW Post 4159, Roscommon, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.. IOSCO COUNTY
Hale, Whittemore, Tawas October
9 – Tawas Antiques on Tawas Bay Vintage Market, Brugger Plaza, Tawas City, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 – Tawas Community Band presents “Music of the Movies and More,” Tawas Area High School Heritage Gym, 7:30 p.m. 19 – Chamber of Commerce meeting, Whittemore, 7 p.m. 23 – Tawaste Trunk or Treat, Tawaste, 211 W Lake St, Tawas City, 4-6 p.m. Iosco recurring: Weds: Bingo at Whittemore Chamber of Commerce Hall, 405 E. Sherman St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. CRAWFORD COUNTY
Grayling, Frederic, Lovells
October 2 – Grayling Arts and Crafts Fall show, Grayling Elementary School, Michigan Ave., 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. 8 – Native plants seminar at Higgins Lake, Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9 – Grayling Health and Hope Event, Devereaux Memorial Crawford County Library, 201 Plum St., Grayling, 4 p.m. 16 – Crawford County’s Families against Narcotics Family Fall Festival, Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 16 – Trunk or Treat Costume Party, Chasing Dreams River House Resale, 6375 W. M-72, Grayling, 2-4 p.m. 16-17 & 23-24 – Pumpkin Chunkin, Wellington Farm USA, Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 18 – Fabulous Fantastic Fun ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 3
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Fall Frolic!, downtown Grayling, 3-7 p.m. 23 – Grayling Job Fair, Grayling Eagles Hall, 602 Huron St., 1-3 p.m. 23 – Business After Hours, The Curator, Grayling, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 28 – Veterans Benefits Fair, Ramada Conference Center, 2650 I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 29-31 – Halloween Jack-OLantern Hayrides, Wellington Farm USA, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Crawford extra 1st Suns: Breakfast Buffet, American Legion Post 106, 106 S. James St., Grayling, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 989-348-7232 for details. Suns & Weds: Open Skeet & Trap, 11 a.m. (excluding holidays) at the Grayling Sportsman's Club, located at 6990 Old Lake Road in Grayling . Mons: Genealogy Group, Devereaux Memorial Library, 9 a.m.12 p.m. Mons: Cooking for One Class,
CC Commission on Aging, Grayling, 1-2 p.m. 2nd Mons: Post Meeting, American Legion Post 106, 106 S. James St., Grayling, 7 p.m. 4th Mons: Foot Care Clinic, FUTURE CC Commission on Aging, 4388 M-72 E, Grayling, 1-4 p.m. Tues: Zumba Gold, FUTURE Commission on Aging, Grayling, 10 a.m. Tues: Pistol Shooting, Grayling Sportsman’s Club, 1 p.m. (excluding holidays) Tues & Thurs: Adult Seniors Exercise Program, Devereaux Memorial Library, 1 p.m. 2nd Tues: Auxiliary Meeting, American Legion Post 106, 106 S. James St., Grayling, 5:30 p.m. Weds, Thurs, Sats: Free COVID19 Testing, Kirtland Community College Weds: Basic Photography for Adults, AuSable Artisan Village, 5-6:30 p.m. (through Oct. 20) Weds & Fris: Geri-Fit exercise class, Crawford County Commission on Aging, 4388 M-72 East, Grayling, 10 a.m. 1st Weds: NEMSCA Senior
Commodities Food Truck at St. Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot, 708 Peninsular Ave., Grayling, 9:3010:30 a.m. 1st Weds: Monthly Meeting, Grayling Sportsman’s Club, 3 p.m.. 3rd Weds: Alzheimer’s Support Group at The Brook of Grayling, 503 Rose St., 11 a.m. Thurs: Craft & Chat Club, Crawford Country Commission on Aging & Senior Center, Grayling, 10 a.m. Thurs & Sats: Farmers Market, Grayling City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Area Bike Trails: • Grayling Area Paved Pathway / Grayling Bike Turnpike – over 11 miles long. 6 miles of the trail is an extended shoulder that runs to Hanson Hills Recreation Area. From town to Hartwick Pines State Park, the trail is a separate pathway (Grayling Bicycle Turnpike) which is a family friendly paved hiking & biking trail (7+ miles). Once at Hartwick Pines State Park, the only fee to enter the state park is a Michigan Recreation Passport (State Park Permit). People on foot or bike
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entering park do not pay a fee. • Hanson Hills Recreation Area — 989-348-9266. Offers some of the best terrain in Northern Michigan for hiking & biking with over 15 miles of the state’s best single track for the mountain biker. • Hartwick Pines Biking Trails – 989-348-7068 – Hikers and bikers will find 5 trails from 7.8k to 20.8k. Hiking trails range from dirt to paved, through Old Growth Trail. The park is located just 7 1/2 miles northeast of Grayling off M-93 North (Exit 259 off I-75). Trails: Aspen Trail, Deer Run Trail, and Weary Legs Trail. • Rayburn Estate Trail – family friendly paved 2 mile hike & bike pathway which crosses the AuSable River with a wooden foot bridge. Parking area is located a few miles east of town off N. Down River Rd. across from M.A.T.E.S. OGEMAW COUNTY
West Branch, Rose City, Lupton
October 4 – City Council Meeting, West Branch City Hall, 6-8 p.m. ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 4
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6 – Let’s Discuss Juniors Book Club, West Branch District Library, 4-5 p.m. 7-9 – Annual Quilt Walk, Downtown West Branch, starting 10 a.m on Oct. 7 through 3 p.m on Oct. 9. 11-12 – Rose City Lupton Chamber of Commerce Fall Decorating Contest, Rose City/ Lupton area businesses, TBA @ OHHS Homecoming Parade, 10/12, 4 p.m. 13 – 5th Annual Rose City/ Lupton Pumpkin Bash, Rose City Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 18 – Ogemaw Genealogical & Historical Society, Trinity Episcopal Church, West Branch, 12 p.m. 18 – City Council Meeting, West Branch City Hall, 6-8 p.m. 21 – Ogemaw Area Swim Boosters, Ogemaw Heights High School, Room 210, West Branch, 6 p.m. 21 – Vet2Vet Peer Support Group, First United Methodist Church, Corner of Fairview and State St., West Branch, 6-7 p.m. Ogemaw County Recurring: 3rd Mons: Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary Meeting, VFW Post 3775, S. M-30, West Branch, 5 p.m. Tues: , China Inn, 601 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch, noon. Contact 989-701-2507. 1st Tues: West Branch Merchant
Meeting, West Branch Police Station, 6 p..m. 3rd Tues: OCGHS General Membership/Board Meeting, Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 E. Houghton Ave., West Branch, 2:304:30 p.m. Weds: Bingo, Knights of Columbus Hall, West Branch, 6:45 p.m. Early Birds, 7 p.m. Regular Bingo. Weds: Al-Anon meetings, 12-Step Club, 236 First Street, West Branch, 8 p.m. Call Susan at 989387-3440. 2nd Weds: Aktion Club, United Methodist Church, corner of Fairview & State Street, West Branch, 9:30 a.m. Thurs: Optimist Club meeting, Logger’s Depot, 314 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch 7-8 a.m. 1st Thurs: Ogemaw County Fair Board/Agricultural Society Meeting, Main Building, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thurs: Healing Together – Compassus Hospice grief support group, Ogemaw Commission on Aging, 1508 M-33, 10-11a.m. Contact 989-343-2470. 3rd Thurs: Car Cruise and Show, ATC Auto & Truck Accessories, 2354 S. M-76, 5-8 p.m. 1st & 3rd Suns: Adult Children of Alcoholics, First United Methodist Church, 2490 State Rd, West Branch, 6-8 p.m. OSCODA COUNTY
Comins, Fairview, Mio, Luzerne October
16 – Harvest Moon Concert, Nor-east’r Fundraiser, Skyline Event Center, 5 p.m. Oscoda County extras. 2nd & 4th Fris: Community Clothing Closet, Comins Community Church, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. All types of clothing, all sizes, for both men and women. All are
welcome, and it’s all FREE! REGION
Gladwin, Glennie, Oscoda, Alger, Atlanta, Lewiston, Standish, Sterling and Gaylord
October 2 – Ribbon Cutting, K&M Mercantile and Gifts, 106 W. Main St., Gaylord, 11 a.m. 8-9 – AAUW Used Book Sale, United Way Building, 116 E. 5th St., Gaylord, Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 13 – Business After Hours, Preston Feather, 3689 Old US Hwy 27, Gaylord, 5-7 p.m. 19 – Meeting, Otsego County Democratic Party, Otsego County Library, 5:30 p.m. 23 – Crafts ‘n’ More Show, St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall, 606 N. Ohio Ave., Gaylord, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Continued from page 1 The event will include a live music, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, food and live music from The Lucky Nows with special guest, Sarah Schingeck. All proceeds from the event will go toward the 2022 Nor-East'r Music and Art Festival which will be held at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds. Ticket are available at the gate, or by visiting noreastrfest.org.
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13 – 5th Annual Rose City/Lupton Pumpkin Bash, Rose City Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 16 – Trunk or Treat Costume Party, Chasing Dreams River House Resale, 6375 W. M-72, Grayling, 2-4 p.m. 23 – Tawaste Trunk or Treat, Tawaste, 211 W Lake St, Tawas City, 4-6 p.m. 29-31 – Halloween Jack-OLantern Hayrides, Wellington Farm USA, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 30 – St. Helen Trunk or Treat, Richfield Township Park, Airport
Rd., 5 p.m. set-up, goblins arrive for pillaging at 6 p.m. 31 – Rose City Trunk or Treat on West Main from 5-7 p.m. 31 – West Branch trick or treat from 6-8 p.m. 31 – Trunk or Treat, Roscommon Middle School, 6:30-8s p.m. 31 – Trick or Treating, downtown Roscommon, 4-6 p.m. Editor's note: If you have a Halloween event scheduled and would like that information posted online at UpNorthVoice.com as we get closer to the end of the month, please email it to mconstance@ upnorthvoice.com.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT – Tri-Town Fire Department in Mio was the site of vehicle extraction training on Sept. 25. About a dozen volunteer firefighters turned out for the training, which included a course on how to safely penetrate a windshield by cutting through it with a specialized saw. Pictured are Corey Newton and Hunter Holzwarth. - Photo by Mark Constance
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Mio’s Kittle Road Area Shopping A Sample of Oscoda County Amish Businesses 7
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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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8. Sensenig’s Repair - Lawn, garden equipment sales and service. 432 E. Kittle Rd. (989) 848-8346. 9 Sweet Success Sugarbush - Maple syrup goods. 1442 N. Galbraith Rd. (989) 826-3160. 10. The Pioneer Store - Not just your average hardware and home store. 432 N. Mt. Tom Rd. (989) 826-3580. 11 Blue Jay Valley Greenhouse & Nursery - Full service greenhouse and nursery with all the extras including custom planters. 1300 N. Perry Creek Rd. (989) 848-7337. 12 J & B Enterprise Leather Goods & Harness Supplies - Custom leather goods (purses, wallets, belts and speciality items) along with pet & farrier supplies. 331 N. Mount Tom Rd. (989) 826-8024. 13 Greasy Steve's Repair & Fabrications - Metal and fabrication repairs, custom work. 203 E. Kittle Rd. (989) 848-8278. 14 Shady Lake Footwear & Oak Hill Furniture Footwear for the entire family and Handcrafted solid wood furniture, with full line of weather resistant wood and poly outdoor furniture. 68 E. Kneeland Rd. (989) 848-8265.
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The production team includes (l-r) Emily Graham, Nadine Larcher, Miguel Larcher, Robert Benson, Daniel Bailey and Samuel Girven.
Camp AuSable launches cooking show
GRAYLING - Food can change Notably, several from the local lives. It can heal, injure, make, or community in Grayling and Cadillac break someone’s health. On that have also tuned in. principle, the collaborative efforts “We've cultivated a following that of Camp Cuisine, a food ministry has a much broader region then what operated at Camp Au Sable by was originally anticipated when we renowned Chef Miguel Larcher, and first started planning,” Benson said. the 13th Street Seventh-day Adventist Each show features a different Church in Cadillac has borne fruit: dish and health focus, and has an online cooking sage, practical show, titled “Home health lectures by Cooking with Chef Nadine Larcher, Miguel Larcher”. Nurse Practitioner The cooking student, during show was the cooking introduced out of intermission. necessity. Pastor “It’s always Robert Benson, exciting to see the pastor of the what we are going 13th Street Church, to do each month!” envisioned having said Emily a cooking class Graham, co-host, Chef Miguel Larcher guided co-host/cooking student Emily in his church and cooking Graham during the show. and inviting the student. surrounding community to attend. “We always have a lot of fun But with Northern Michigan’s doing this, and we hope our viewers COVID-19 case numbers surging have just as much fun.” in early 2021, Benson was After a short summer hiatus, the concerned about planning in-person show returned to live production for events. With that in mind, Benson their second season on Sept. 7. The approached Chef Miguel Larcher, next class is scheduled for Oct. 12 at Food Service Director at Camp Au 6:30 p.m. Sable, with the concept of an online “We’re really excited to be back,” cooking class. Larcher said. With Larcher on board, they The team has planned breakfast launched into their first season of courses for the first few episodes of “Home Cooking” in February. The this season, such as Larcher’s famous demonstrations, held monthly, have scrambled breakfast tofu, roasted been received well by many across rosemary potatoes, and more. Michigan. Viewers span across the For info visit campcuisine.org. region and even into Canada.
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Firemen's Memorial Fes
ROSCOMMON – After a one year hiatus due to COVID, the Firemen's Memorial Festival was a tremendous success this year, as several thousand visitors came to the grounds to eat, shop and most of all, honor the efforts of the firefighters that protect our homes and families. More than 300 firefighters were honored by having their names engraved on the Firemen's Memorial wall, located on Robinson Lake Road. There were multiple changes this year at the festival, most notably the layout the of grounds. The front entrance was the site of multiple fire trucks and emergency vehicles, which was the first thing visitors saw upon entering. The Higgins LakeRoscommon Lions Club also moved
their world-renowned chicken BBQ near the front entrance as well. The club ran out of dinners this year, despite purchasing 50 more chickens than 2019. Other events included: • Meet and greet for vendors and customers considering the purchase of vehicles or equipment • Corn Hole Tournament • Multiple fire suppression demonstrations including how to flip an overturned tanker with equipment using just 2 pounds per square in of air pressure • Family day, which was moved to Sunday; and much more.
~ Photos by Mark Constance and Tracy Constance
The Big Red Barn was full most of the weekend.
Above: Scott and Dar Smith were grand marshals this year. Below: The Gladwin Fire Department was represented at the memorial festival as well. Pictured (l-r) are Greg Alward, Scott Patchin (Owner of CSI), and George Alward.
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Above: Dinges Fire Equipment is a strong supporter of the memorial festival. Below: Allied Fire Systems was on site with a sharp display. Pictured (l-r) are Brad Ingle, Walter Galczak and Brendan Vansyckle.
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stival a flaming success
Bonnie Gallagher and Becky Youncker picked up a salted pretzel as they wandered around the festival. Manning the announcers booth was Don Nickel. He is pictured with Judy Crandall and Faye Nickel.
Roger Freed and Tracy Constance sold raffle tickets for the Lions club, as well as promoting the Lions BBQ chicken dinners. Despite ordering 50 additional chickens, the club sold out about after just a few hours.
Above: The Detroit Fire Department was represented by (l-r) Robert Stokes, Robert Masse and Cameron Pichan. Below: Serving chicken dinners at the Lions Club were (l-r) Janelle Legg, Chris Allan and Laurie Ritchie.
Servers for this year included (l-r) Emily Rymer, Alicia Sedlacek and Taylor Rymer.
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SUCCESSFUL HUNTER Harper Reilly, 7, of Hale got this 4-point buck while hunting with her dad, Micheal Reilly, on Sept. 11.
STUFFED CRITTERS – The Gerrish Township Police Department still has stuffed Elephants animals for sale for the ACT NOW 20th Annual Shop-With-A-Cop fundraiser. These adorable Elephants make great gifts and come in three different sizes and four colors. They're available for purchase at the Gerrish Township Police Department and the Gerrish Township Municipal Building. If you are interested in placing an order you can also contact Julie Hill at 989821-5207 Ext. 291, or via email at jhill@gerrishpolice.org. All proceeds benefit the 2021 Shop With a Cop program.
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Hale scholarship cornhole winners announced
HALE – The Hale Area Education Foundation (HAEF) announced the winners of its cornhole tournament, held at the Hale Fall Festival. Taking first place and $100 was the Warthogs team of Wes Chrivia and Gavin Dukaj. Earning second place was the Bakyardigans team of Bill Fowler and Karen Dailey ($50). The first-time event is a fundraisers for the foundation's scholarship program, which has awarded scholarships to Hale area youths since 2000. The first scholarship is in memory of Beatty Bernard, ho started the Hale Area Education Foundation in 1994. She was unable to attend college herself but was passionate about helping young people obtain a higher education. Beatty also set goals to improve herself, to help the people around her, and to improve her community. The Beatty Bernard Scholarship recipients reflect these values. Other scholarships include: • Hale Area Education Foundation Scholarship • Rosetta Stone Scholarship • Mike and Judy Meagher
Wes Chrivia and Gavin Dukaj
Bill Fowler and Karen Dailey
For information on donating to the Hale Area Education Foundation, or applying for a scholarship, email haleaef@gmail.com.
Help bring slavery to an end ROSCOMMON - Human Trafficking exists throughout the world, including here in Northern Michigan. It's defined as the selling of human beings for either sex or labor by the use of force, fraud or coercion. It's estimated that there are 10 to 40 million victims worldwide. A group in Roscommon County was formed about five years ago, A21, with the mission of educating the community on trafficking. It was prompted in part when an enslaved
woman was rescued in Roscommon County. A21 attempts to reach the vulnerable and prevent human trafficking from ever happening in the firs place through a multidimensional approach: Reach, Rescue, and Restore. On Oct. 16 the group will come together in the 7th Annual Walk for Freedom. This year the local chapter, Human Trafficking Group, will participated in a one-mile walk Oct. 16 at the River Center in Roscommon at 10 a.m. Local volunteers will walk together with abolitionists from across the world in an attempt to bring attention to the evils of slavery. In 2019, A21 had 500 walks in 50 countries around the world. Collectively, there were over 85 million people reached through social media. “Each step matters. Each step makes a difference. The event is not a protest, but a silent single-file walk on behalf or the millions of men, women, and children who are trapped in slavery today,” said organizer Deb Williams. For more information on human trafficking or to sign up for the free walk visit the A21 website, or call 989-387-2203.
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Memberz of the Crawford County Historical Society Board include: (l-r) Faith Dandois (vice president), Dale Papendick (board member), Gail Thomas (president), David Spencer (board member), Carl Yost (board member), Tad Randolph (board member), and Dave Baran (secretary). Missing are board members Jack Pilon and Rae Gosling.
Crawford history on the rails
GRAYLING – There are The museum has a small research historical resources across Northern library and an archive collection Michigan, and one exception that historians have used for many example is the Crawford County and various research projects over Historical Society. the years. We also have a small gift Incorporated in 1972 by citizens shop featuring local artists’ unique interested in local history, the creations, historical books, T-shirts, society started with donations from and other odds and ends. the community, and the museum Admission is free (although was located in the former Grayling donations are gratefully accepted). Township which was located in We survive on donations and grants. what is now the Our displays Grayling City include an Park. extensive When the old collection railroad depot of railroad located in front artifacts of the Crawford and photos, County building the Salling became & Hanson available in the collection, early 1980s, the the Crawford This log cabin is one of several unique society moved County buildings on the historical society its collection Avalanche’s grounds. there. The old jobber former township hall building was press and other county historical then moved onto the depot property information and a large collection and is now the Veterans Building. of Chief Shoppenagon photos and The Crawford County Historical artifacts. The Veterans Building Society and Museum collects, commemorates veterans of Crawford preserves, and displays artifact and County and displays numerous information relevant to Crawford unique artifacts from the Civil War County history for the benefit and onward. education of county resident and The society is located at 97 visitors. The museum is staffed by an Michigan Avenue in Grayling. all-volunteer group including eight For info call 989-745-3493, email board members and a number of cchsgrayling@gmail.com, or visit committed volunteers. crawfordcountyhistoricalsociety.com.
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Obituaries & Death Notices 'Jim' Faulkner
James Otto “Jim” Faulkner, 96, of Roscommon, passed Aug. 26, 2021. Memorials to Immanuel Christian School, Roscommon.
'Butch' Torr
George J. “Butch” Torr, 81, of Roscommon, passed Aug. 30, 2021. Memorials to South Branch Township Fire Department, Roscommon.
'Jerry' Werle
Gerald Owen “Jerry” Werle, 86, of Roscommon, passed Sept. 1, 2021. Memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Special Olympics of Michigan, as well as the Roscommon Area District Library.
'Bill' McColeman
William “Bill” McColeman, 88, of Roscommon, passed Sept. 2, 2021. Memorials to St. Hubert Church.
Amy Turbiak
Lorine Monrie (Holleman) Weiss
Lorine Monrie (Holleman) Weiss, 91, of Houghton Lake, passed Aug. 11, 2021. Memorials to the American Heart Association.
Erma F. (Muckenhirn) Stevens Erma F. (Muckenhirn) Stevens, 94, of Houghton Lake, passed Aug. 26, 2021. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church.
Edna M. (Minaker) Wray
Edna M. (Minaker) Wray, 87, of Houghton Lake, passed Aug. 30, 2021.
Madonna Lois (Abbott) (Laverty) Palmer
Madonna Lois (Abbott) (Laverty) Palmer, 93, of Houghton Lake, passed Sept. 6, 2021. Memorials to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.
Lorraine Lee (Follen) Berry Lorraine Lee (Follen) Berry, 71, of St. Helen, passed Sept. 14, 2021.
Rosalie E. Lepper
Rosalie E. Lepper, 83, of Prudenville, passed Sept. 19, 2021. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
George Delos Snyder, Jr.
George Delos Snyder, Jr., 91, of Lupton, passed Aug. 27, 2021. Memorials to the St. Joseph Catholic School Endowment Fund.
'Charlie' Alvin Gilligan
Charles “Charlie” Alvin Gilligan, 82, of West Branch, passed Aug. 25, 2021. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice of West Branch.
Peter Jay Johannes
Peter Jay Johannes, 74, of West Branch, passed Sept. 2, 2021. Memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Amy Turbiak, 44, of Roscommon, passed Sept. 19, 2021. Leslie Dennis, 67, of Roscommon, passed Sept. 22, 2021. Memorials to Promedica/Heartland Hospice, the Roscommon County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund, or the Lion’s Den Mission Bible Training Center. Loretta May Jenkins, 91, of Roscommon, passed away Sept. 14, 2021.
Louise Ann Killingbeck
Louise Ann Killingbeck, 65, of Whittemore, passed Aug. 31, 2021.
Dorothy Helen Lehman
Dorothy Helen Lehman, 93, of Whittemore, passed Sept. 8, 2021. Memorials to the Whittemore United Methodist Church and the Whittemore-Prescott Education Foundation.
Mark Earl Faulstitch
Mark Earl Faulstitch, 39, of Whittemore, passed on Sept. 18, 2021. Memorials to the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center.
Gola May Hendrickson
Gola May Hendrickson, 91, of Hale, passed Sept. 5, 2021.
Roger Glenn Wilson
Roger Glenn Wilson, 71, of Grayling, passed Aug. 29, 2021.
'Ken' Harris
Jesse Kenneth “Ken” Harris, 83, of Grayling, passed Sept. 5, 2021.
Raymond Douglas Babbitt, Sr.
Raymond Douglas Babbitt, Sr., 67, of Grayling, passed Sept. 8, 2021.
'Ron' Patrick Sturdevan, II
Ronald “Ron” Patrick Sturdevan, II, 48, of Grayling, passed Sept. 12, 2021.
'Bob' William Finkbeiner
Robert “Bob” William Finkbeiner, 86, of Grayling, passed away September 13, 2021.
Leslie Dennis
Loretta May Jenkins
'Skip' Shaw
Ralph J. “Skip” Shaw, 85, of Hale, passed Aug. 22, 2021. Memorials to Compassus Hospice, West Branch.
Gail Ann Green
Gail Ann Green, 75, of Grayling, passed Sept. 19, 2021.
Dale Eric Kirchoff
Rebecca Lee (Smith) Nevills
Rebecca Lee (Smith) Nevills, 68, of Houghton Lake, passed Sept. 19, 2021. Memorials to Claws and Paws Rescue, West Branch.
Delphine T. (Okray) Socha
Delphine T. (Okray) Socha, 92, of Houghton Lake, passed Sept. 15, 2021. Memorials to Our Lady of the Lake Church.
Lynne Mae Fromm
Lynne Mae Fromm, 83, of St. Helen, passed Aug. 26, 2021.
Thomas Nelson Craine, Sr.
Thomas Nelson Craine, Sr., 67, of St. Helen, passed Sept. 1, 2021.
Donna Faye Widmer
Donna Faye Widmer, 72, of St. Helen, passed Sept. 7, 2021.
Charlotte Ann Largent
Charlotte Ann Largent, 44, of West Branch, passed Sept. 4, 2021.
Wilma Jean Gooch
Wilma Jean Gooch, 89, of West Branch, passed Sept. 7, 2021. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Norma D. Vecellio
Norma D Vecellio, 86, of West Branch, passed Sept. 10, 2021. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church.
Lynette Jean Mulkey
Lynette Jean Mulkey, 86, of West Branch, passed Sept. 21, 2021. Memorial s to Trinity Episcopal Church.
Dale Eric Kirchoff, 72, of Grayling, passed Sept. 21, 2021. Memorials to the VFW.
Diana L. Ware
Diana L. Ware, 65, of Mio, passed Aug. 25, 2021. Memorials to Muscular Dystrophy Association National Office or to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Larry Henry Harrington
Larry Henry Harrington, 77, of Mio, passed away August 30, 2021.
Joyce G. Longacre
Joyce G. Longacre, 83, of Fairview, passed Sept. 9, 2021.
Rex A. McGregor, Sr.
Rex A. McGregor, Sr, 101, of Luzerne, passed Sept. 13, 2021.
Janet Elaine Sapp
Janet Elaine Sapp, 78, of Rose City, passed Aug. 25, 2021.
HUNTERS SAFETY – Northland Sportsman's Club in Gaylord held a two-day hunters safety class the weekend of Sept. 25. Fifty students from across the state attended the event, which included live fire training with: Black power rifle, .22 rifle, archery, 20 gauge shotgun, orienteering and tree stand safety. Northland covered all expenses including shells and targets. For information on joining visit northlandsportsmensclub.org. - Photo courtesy of Stuart Fowler
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Montessori earns foundation grant
The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) is eager to share that the Sundrop Montessori Preschool was presented with a grant of $5,000 to help with the purchase of new materials for the classroom. Funding for this project was provided by a donor advised fund. For information on the RCCF visit myrccf.org/give/online.
Youths pictured (l-r) include Isabelle, Aasiyah, Evie, Camden, Dax, Weston is behind Dax, Boyd, Griffen, and Evelina. Adults (l-r) are Lauren (school board secretary), Suzanne Luck of the Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF), Miss Lillie assistant teacher, Miss Shannon (lead teacher), Mariah (school board president) is holding Sayla, Katie the principal of the Roscommon Elementary School, and Haelee (RCCF).
OGEMAW HEIGHTS HOMECOMING – Members of the Ogemaw Heights Homecoming Court include: (front, l-r) Hannah Beehler, Rebecca Weston, Zjonna Locklear, Savannah Wright, Paige Liddell, Lillian White, Sandy Olse, (back) race Collins, Mason Dunn, Konnor Lauria, Devyn Sauve, Mason Tousigna, Lucas Courtemanche, Joshua Guoan and Caden Reetz. Not pictured is Lucy Luptowski.
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A 'Turtley' awesome story By Pat Foxx SAINT HELEN – Mrs. Claus put out a request this year: She can't go see the children like she used to because of the pandemic, so she was getting ready to make videos so the kids could see her through Zoom. She also asked some of her friends to develop an original story for the holidays. But it had to be something that they knew a lot about and could use it to not only entertain, but teach her viewers something new. Sitting at the kitchen table a thought occurred to me: There are three different types of turtles and they couldn’t possibly all have a Christmas tree because of where they live. So the basis of “3T's Christmas Trees” was born. I turned on my computer and the tale started to unfold. Terry Terrapin, Rex Tortoise, and Sandy Turtle, three turtles that just happen to have
Author Pat Foxx with her recently published childrens book "3T's Christmas Trees"
a chance encounter with Santa and Mrs. Claus that changes the holiday for the friends. I sent the story to Mrs. Claus and she requested pictures to show the kids. Needing an illustrator and a distraction from 2020, and using Bob Ross as an inspiration, I painted my way into the new year. “3T’s Christmas Trees” is appropriate for children four years and older. The book is available by looking up “3T’s Christmas Trees” by Pat Foxx, or emailing patricia_foxx@ yahoo.com.
Finding peace through meditation GRAYLING – Interested in finding peace in the chaos of daily life? The Grayling Meditation Group meets weekly at the Grayling library on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. The group was formed by Rob Tomlinson, a local resident with extensive training, knowledge and experience in meditation and classical yoga. Group meetings are free to attend. Group meetings are arranged as a 'satsang,' a group of spiritual seekers coming together in a circle for a common purpose. The group is non-denominational and no particular belief is required. People come for self-discovery, relief from suffering,
companionship, and hope. Average attendance is around 10 people. Tomlinson formed this group after meditation led to such a profound change in his life, he felt compelled to share the possibilities for selftransformation. “I feel like an entirely different person with the experiences and knowledge that meditation has brought (me),” he said. “I'm so much closer to the person I always wanted to be, and so many of the previous fears, doubts and worries are just gone. It's been a wonderful help with all of life's challenges."
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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
Pepperoni: Spicy Pepperoni & melted Mozzarella spi-rolled up into our own homemade pizza crust. Served with our homemade, award winning Classic Red Pizza Sauce for dipping. $7.99 84 cal/piece
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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Patrolman’s Deluxe
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Sliced Top Round complimented with sliced Portabella Mushrooms, accented with Sweet Red and Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion and Cheddar atop 100% pure Wisconsin Mozzarella & our special Southwest Sauce. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 247 / 271 / 302 / 314 cal
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Taco Pizza
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Fresh sliced red ripe Roma Tomatoes and fresh leaf Basil atop a bed of melted Mozzarella- on our famous Classic pizza crust and Red Sauce. Add Feta for additional charge. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 188 / 206 / 234 / 242 cal
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Ground Beef, Bacon, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses. S 9.99 M 12.49 L 16.95 XL 20.49 233 / 241 / 268 / 278 cal
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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutrition information available on request.
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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Meatball Sub
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The B.L.T.
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Taco Sub
Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Taco Sauce $7.99 1118 cal
Cheese Steak Hoagie
Sliced Top Round, Cheddar Cheese, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo $7.99 1134 cal
Turkey Sub
98% Fat-Free Sliced Turkey Breast, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo $7.99 1011 cal
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Salsbury joins Up North Voice his family. Their daughter, Kate, sonFAIRVIEW – Up North Voice is in-law, Gabe and seven-month old please to announce the addition of Mike Salsbury of Fairview to its staff grandson, Gideon reside in Virginia Beach Virginia. as a writer / photographer. Originally from Bryan, Ohio, “Having visited the area for years, (we) are truly looking forward to the home of Etch-A-Sketch and getting to know the Dum-Dum Suckers, Salisbury earned people who make northeast Michigan Bachelor degrees in both English such a great place to live,” Salibury said. and theatre from Liberty University in Up North Voice Editor Mark Lynchburg, Virginia. Constance said He later earned a Mike will be a Master of Fine Arts great addition to the degree in acting and directing from Regent AuSable Media team. “Mike brings a University in Virginia diverse background Beach. Mike Salsbury that will help him in our Always a writer, Mike has earned his living in efforts to cover the communities of Northeast Michigan, focusing on the multiple careers including teacher, positive people and unique place we actor, director, and music minister, live,” Constance said. among others. Salsbury recently moved to Salsbury is expected to primarily Fairview with his wife, Sandy, to cover the communities of Mio, Fairview, Luzerne and Comins. be near Mike’s parents, Bob & Jan Salsbury, and his brother Kevin and
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Jasper goes hunting … sometimes Home Country By Slim Randles Old Jasper Blankenship bought a deer license again this year, just as he’s done every year since Eisenhower was President. He sticks nickels and dimes in a jar all year long and smiles each time he contributes. By Fall, he’s saved up enough for a deer tag. Jasper lives full-time out at the diggins with his dog, Arthur, of course, so he has only to walk about 100 feet from the cabin to do his hunting. That’s one of the marvels of it. If he sees a nice buck, he might shoot it. Hey, he enjoys venison like everyone else, of course. But he might not shoot it. He had two good shots last Fall and didn’t take either one of them. He’s tried to justify this inactivity to himself, but has come a
cropper each time. So off he went once again with his rifle to sit against that one certain tree, kinda scrooch around in the pine needles until he was comfortable, and waited. The squirrel came down a nearby tree and chattered at him for a while, and then left. The blue jay flew to a branch above him and looked down. Didn’t stay long, though. The soft music of the mountains began along about four in the afternoon, resembling at first just the breeze in the tops of the aspens, but later taking form into a melody no composer could ever create. A legal buck came along just about sundown, but he just waved at it and watched it bound off. Didn’t want to shoot one on opening day, anyway. Still five days to go. Maybe tomorrow. We’ll see. Brought to you by The Backpocket Guide to Hunting Elk, Practical Advice from a Guide and Outfitter, by Slim Randles. Now sold through Amazon.com.
Crawford veteran's coffee hour
GRAYLING - The Crawford County Veteran’s Service Office will be hosting a coffee hour on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings will take place at The American Legion Post #106 in Grayling, from 10-11 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided free of charge. This is an event for veterans to meet and talk with each other, about anything that comes to mind. It will be held in a social setting with no formal speeches or agenda. All veterans are welcome. For more information contact the Crawford County Veteran’s Service Office at 989-344-3861.
YOUNG HUNTER - Bryton Ruegsegger, 7, shot this 6-point buck while hunting with his dad, Tyler, in Roscommon.
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October 2021 senior news update Oscoda Senior News By Suzanne Barker Welcome October! Happy Fall! Happy Halloween! I know it is only Fall, but Winter seems to get here quicker than we expect. It's easier on us if we are better prepared ahead of time. I would like to remind everyone that it's time for us to be thinking about having the furnace checked to ensure it's ready and safe to keep you warm this winter. Check the caulk and status of the windows so they do a good job of keeping the warmth in your home. In the meantime, lets enjoy the beautiful surroundings we live in and absorb the sights of the changing colors of the leaves and the scents of the fall flowers or a bonfire. Some of us may even enjoy roasting marshmallows at a bonfire, or just taking a walk. Whatever activity you enjoy outside in the Fall, take the time to enjoy it if you can before we get to the point that we will be spending most of our time indoors. The exercise class on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center is going great. Thanks to all that have come to participate! It's
wonderful to see so many of you coming in and enjoying the class. If you haven’t joined in yet you can still come on any Tuesday or every Tuesday. Also, a reminder about the 1-hour ride the Center will pay for with OCATS: If you’re 60-64 years in age and have errands in the county, give us a call and we can set that up for you. The Senior Center will be having a pizza bar dinner with a bonfire and s’mores on Oct. 22. Pizza bar will begin at 4 p.m. and bonfire will follow. Come on out and join us!! The Together We Can food drops happening this month are on Oct. 7 and the 21. There will also be a produce box on the 14. The times for these are all 12:30-3:30 and take place at the fairgrounds. Keep in mind, if they run out of food, they may be gone early. The CSFP (senior cheese box) will be on Oct. 19 from 10-11 a.m. is also at the fairgrounds. The Council’s monthly board meeting will be on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The beautiful Hunter’s Moon will be shining down on Oct. 20. Have a terrific month and keep up those daily smiles! Don’t forget to pass one on to brighten someone else’s day also. Suzanne Barker is director of the Oscoda County Council on Aging. You can reach Suzanne by calling 989-826-3025.
PLANT SALE – The Roscommon-Crawford County Conservation District held its annual Fall plant sale the weekend of Sept. 25. Pictured (l-r) are Jim Bischoff, Sherrie Ciaramitaro, Walt Neilson, Erie Windolph, Barb Stauffer, Sandy Woods and Craig Woods. - Photo by Lindy Peterson
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Wellington Farms schedule loaded for October GRAYLING – The Great Depression was the worst economic disaster this country has ever experienced. It changed lives. It changed ways of living. It created hardships never before experienced. When the Great Depression began in 1929, it changed family life from a way of living to a struggle for existence. Wellington Farm USA provides an opportunity for current generations to witness and experience life back then. And its October schedule of events will give visitors a chance to have some fun in an old-time way. October: 9 - Chili cook-off fall festival (park will be open for viewing) from 11 a.m. To 4 p.m. A portion of the admission fees will be donated to Room Redux Northern Michigan). The Corn Maze will be open at an additional charge. Standard admission applies. 16-17 and 23-24 - Pumpkin Chunkin (11 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday). Every hour on the 1/2 hour pumpkins will be loaded onto the trebuchet for
launch. Standard admission applies. 24 - Pumpkin Carving contest from noon to 4 p.m. Pumpkins provided by the park. Once carved they are judged in 5 different age groups. Prizes are awarded. The pumpkins are then put on display for the Halloween Hayride the following week. 29-31 - Jack-o-lantern Halloween Hayrides from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A hayride through the woods illuminated with Jack-o-lanterns. A little stop for some cider and donuts along the way. Call 989-348-5187 to reserve your spot. Fee is $5 per person, under 2 is free. The corn maze is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As long as the stalks hold up and the maze is viable. Admission to the maze is $8 per person. No sandals, flip flops or open toed shoes are allowed. Not recommended for children under 5 years. Children under 13 and must be accompanied by an adult. For pricing information or other questions call 989-348-5187.
Don't miss the Pumpkin Chunkin on October 16-17 and 23-24.
Stop by on October 24 for a pumpkin carving contest.
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Tending your forest ROSCOMMON - The components of a forest, from the trees to the soil, have been studied for decades. Taking this actively growing body of knowledge and prescribing a set of practices to better grow and protect forests is the art and science of “silviculture”. Nudging everchanging forests into trajectories that better benefit both humans and forest systems requires thought and wisdom. Why manage in the first place? A good question, with good answers. A managed forest produces more “stuff” and helps keep forests healthy. “Stuff” includes timber, habitat, water quality, forest vigor, and many other aspects in the life of a forest and our lifestyles. In Michigan, forest characteristics
geographically vary in a mosaic of conditions, in as little as a few hundred yards. Sometimes this woodsy tapestry is obvious, such as the gradual transformation from northern hardwoods into swamp conifers. However, much of the time this variability is more subtle, requiring an experienced eye to better see. A professional forester can be creative and a forest owner discovers another reason to get excited about their woodland. The most common form of forest management in Michigan is the “selection system.” It involves a successive set of thinning and improvement cuts, over decades, that steers the forest towards a healthier ecology and higher quality timber. For this system to work, young trees
DISABLED VET HARVESTS MOOSE - Major John Turnbull from Grayling won a trip to Maine and participated in a successful moose hunt with his father, Mike. Wounded in an attack in Syria two years ago, Turnbull lost sight in one eye and is still recovering from multiple injuries. The trip was paid for in part from a donation from Grayling V.F.W. Post #3736.
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Sugar Maple (above) and Jackpine (right) need sunlight to thrive
must be fairly tolerant of the shade cast by larger trees. The amount of light penetrating the forest canopy and reaching the forest floor nurses tree regeneration and optimizes growth and quality of both pole-sized and sawtimber-sized trees. Northern hardwoods, those forests dominated by sugar maple, are the primary target of forest management. A range of cutting patterns adds choices to selection management. Individual trees can be uniformly harvested, or small groups of trees can be harvested to encourage certain species, or narrow bands can be cleared in progressive “waves” throughout a stand. One point of caution; be wary of the term “select cut”. Sometimes, this is a misnomer for the degrading practice of “selecting the best and leaving the rest”. The next most common system is clear cutting, which has difficulty with its social license because of the powerful visual change. Clear cutting is purposely designed to mimic natural “catastrophic disturbances” such as windstorms, wildfire, and massive pest outbreaks. Several tree species are adapted to, and dependent upon, these sorts of “disturbances” for regeneration. These species such as Aspen and Jackpine, tend to be intolerant of shade and need full sunlight in order to grow and mature. An active example of this
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dynamic would be the 2012 Duck Lake fire in the eastern Upper Peninsula. About 22,000 acres of jack pine were burned from a lightningignited wildfire. If you drive the sand roads today, you’ll see the mantle of waist-high young jack pine across rolling hills. The transformation and rejuvenation are remarkable. Rather than waiting for the large and destructive “catastrophic disturbances” of nature, clear cutting strategically regenerates these forest types, piece by piece, without the damage to structures and other human infrastructure. The third broad category of management is shelter wood harvesting. Some look at this as a crossbreed of selection and clear cutting systems, although it’s really in a class of its own. Shelter wood management consists of two or three harvests over ▪ See FOREST on page 11
Great Advice to Pass on to Your Daughters
Think you are having a bad day?
The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were being released back into the wild amid cheers and applause from onlookers. A minute later, in full view, a killer whale ate them both. Still think you are having a bad day ? A woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen shaking frantically, almost in a dancing frenzy, with some kind of wire running from his waist towards the electric kettle. Intending to jolt him away from the deadly current, she whacked him with a handy plank of wood, breaking his arm in two places. Up to that moment, he had been happily listening to his Walkman.
Why is money called dough? Because we all knead it.
Ring Barer
A little boy was in a relative's wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roar. So it went, step, step, ROAR, step, step, ROAR, all the way down the aisle. As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the pulpit. When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, "I was being the Ring Bear."
Three animals were having a drink in a cafe, when the owner asked for the money. "I'm not paying," said the duck. "I've only got one bill and I'm not breaking it." "I've spent my last buck," said the deer. "Then the duck'll have to pay," said the skunk. "Getting here cost me my last scent."
On their 40th wedding anniversary and during the banquet celebrating it, Tom was asked to give his friends a brief account of the benefits of a marriage of such long duration. "Tell us Tom, just what is it you have learned from all those wonderful years with your wife?" Tom responds, "Well, I've learned that marriage is the best teacher of all. It teaches you loyalty, forbearance, meekness, self-restraint, forgiveness --and a great many other qualities you wouldn't have needed if you'd stayed single."
The Hand of God
Little Bobby was spending the weekend with his grandmother after a particularly trying week in kindergarten. His grandmother decided to take him to the park on Saturday morning. It had been snowing all night and everything was beautiful. His grandmother remarked..."doesn't it look like an artist painted this scenery? Did you know God painted this just for you?" Bobby said, "Yes, God did it and he did it left handed." This confused his grandmother a bit, and she asked him "What makes you say God did this with his left hand?" "Well," said Bobby, "we learned at Sunday School last week that Jesus sits on God's right hand!"
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1. Don't imagine you can change a man - unless he's in diapers. 2. What do you do if your boyfriend walks-out? You shut the door. 3. If they put a man on the moon - they should be able to put them all up there. 4. Never let your man's mind wander - it's too little to be out alone. 5. Go for younger men. You might as well - they never mature anyway. 6. Men are all the same they just have different faces, so that you can tell them apart. 7. Definition of a bachelor; a man who has missed the opportunity to make some woman miserable. 8. Women don't make fools of men - most of them are the do-it-yourself types. 9. Best way to get a man to do something, is to suggest they are too old for it. 10. Love is blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener. 11. If you want a committed man, look in a mental hospital. 12. The children of Israel wandered around the desert for 40 years. Even in biblical times, men wouldn't ask for directions. 13. If he asks what sort of books you're interested in, tell him checkbooks. 14. Remember a sense of humor does not mean that you tell him jokes, it means that you laugh at his. 15. Sadly, all men are created equal...
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Don't underestimate the power of a nap View From the Comfy Chair By Joel Vernier I don't always have a good night's sleep. To me, an "All Nighter" is when I don't have to get up for a bathroom trip, let alone several. Last night I had a pretty good night's sleep. If I did make a bathroom trip, I simply don't remember. I woke up feeling refreshed; I slowly sat up and was immediately greeted by my furry friends with tails a-wagging! They are very excited to welcome me every morning, and I reward them with a lot of praise for being a good boy & girl. Of course, I realize they are also thinking about their breakfast! In the morning, all of my senses need to reboot. I don't wake up and pop up like bread out of the toaster! My eyes open first so I can pet my pups and be sure I won't get licked in the face or eyes. Next, my ol factory sense kicks in, and I detect the aroma of fresh coffee! While coffee always smells better than it tastes, it tastes good to me. I have been known to go in the kitchen, open the plastic lid, and inhale the smell of coffee for a quick pick me up. If that doesn't work, I put on the Keurig and drink a cup. Sometimes the smell does the trick! My next step is to open the doggy door, so my buddies can freshen up! I look outside for the first hint of how the day looks. Some days it's sunny, cloudy, still dark, raining, foggy, snowing, sleeting, or a combination of all! "Red sky at morning, sailors take warning!" The key is to love every day that you are blessed to be alive! Then I brush my teeth and shave. I love
freshly brushed teeth and breath. I brush several times during my day and, of course, just before bed. Shaving makes me feel awake and gets rid of the gray, lol. I also am a shower freak; I shower a minimum of twice a day and often 3 If I have chores or walk the dogs on a hot day. Interestingly, a hot shower just before bed puts me to sleep, and a hot shower in the morning wakes me up! There is nothing like the feel of a hot shower, like standing in a warm rainstorm, then toweling off and getting dressed. Then off to turn on the morning local news and begin to drink coffee! The first sip of coffee is like a drink of ambrosia that makes you feel warm all over. I take my time with my first cup for at least 20 minutes. I use a special cup that keeps it piping hot until I finish. SIC is the brand. My pups come up and join me in my "Comfy Chair." Breakfast is next; I try to vary each day with a different taste to savor, otherwise, it gets boring. If I have a clear calendar, then I'm off to take the dogs for a walk! Every day is filled with the little things that make up our existence. Sometimes I savor taking in a deep breath of fresh air, the beauty of the world around me, whatever the weather season. And when time permits, I love to take a restful nap with my pups. It gives me a chance to wake up and start anew, kind of a reset to the day! Take the time to enjoy each day, even those with challenges, keep a positive attitude, and live each day with a song in your heart, a smile on your face, and do something to make the day special! "Remember, every day is a gift! Some are just a little more fun to open than others. – © Joel M. Vernier 09/20/2021 Author of: "The Guinea Pig In The Freezer." joelmvernier@ aol.com available on Amazon and local stores.
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By Warren Stutesman Hello again my friends isn't it great that Fall is here” I'm so very glad to be able to visit with you once again. October is a great month for those that prefer it a bit on the cool side - I am one of those people. One of the great things about Fall are the mushrooms unique to the season. I recently found a “Chicken of the Woods” (Laetiporus sulphureus) and my son, Zebulon, found several on one tree. We also started finding another favorite of ours: Shaggy Manes (Coprinus Below: Chicken of the Woods can be found on trees in the Fall.
comatus). Here is where I must caution everyone to be careful not to eat wild mushrooms unless you know exactly what they are. Another nice fall entertainment is sitting around a campfire with friends. Nothing like an evening roasting a hot dog and telling tall tales to make every appreciate the season. We had a nice family gathering for my wife's birthday in September with a good bonfire. The week before a group from church came out and finished up my firewood for this winter. They cut split and stacked 16 cord in around four hours. What a blessing that was and I thank you all very much. Gathering with friends though is a bit hard now with Covid in the picture. Too many people I know have been getting sick from it and I for one, am leery of catching it again. I would like to say now that I don't care if you get the shots or not, that's your decision. However, if you are feeling ill don't visit me at that time. After almost dying from Covid earlier this year, it's on my mind quite a bit. Kim and I have been enjoying the visits from my feathered friends. The birds never seem to fail me. Even on the worst of days, somebody drops by for a snack. If you aren't aware, the SeventhDay Adventist Church in Mio has a community center on Twelfth Street in Mio where clothing is available for free. It's open on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is also open anytime for emergency situations such as fires or other tragic situations. Other available items include food, household goods, bedding and other necessities. The center is also open for donations accepting clothing, bedding, dishes and other items. No mattresses,TV's or broken items though. Well that's all for this month please help keep our woods and waters clean. Warren “Toad” Stutesman
FIRST DEER - Levi Fisher, 6, shot this deer on his first youth hunt. He is the grandson of Roscommon residents Michael and Sharon Halcomb, and Kevin and Mary Fisher.
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a decade or so. If desired advance regeneration does not exist in the forest understory, the first cut will open the stand to encourage natural regeneration. Once seedlings are secured, a second heavy cut opens the stand allowing more light which accelerates the growth of the new forest. The remaining canopy nurses the young trees through a bit of cooling shade and typically consists of better quality, windfirm trees. The final cut then removes these mature trees, allowing the sapling-sized trees to freely grow.
High quality oak stands particularly benefit from shelter wood systems. Forest management has four general goals. 1. Provide for forest regeneration. 2. Forest products for the good of the owner and society. 3. Improve the quality and health of the forest. 4. Satisfy the desires of the forest owner Properly managing a forest embraces a universe of ecological considerations, forest owner goals, and economic environments. And, that forester may become a best friend of the family.
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