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Week of August 15, 2008
Hello everyone, the month of August is looking nice, there's still time to get some camping in and do
other fun things with your children, before school begins! Deep condolences go to the family of Don Smith, 90, of
Engadine, who passed away Friday morning August 8. Please keep his wife Tillie, whom he married September 14, 1940, and
their children, family and many friends in your prayers! We are honored to have known Don, he was a wonderful, loving gentleman
who always had hug and a smile for you, he will be greatly missed! Engadine Sports Boosters will hold a can and
bottle drive, August 14, 15 and 16,
athletes, coaches and parents will pick up cans and bottles on those dates. Contact any Engadine athlete if you would like
to donate or you can drop them off at DeWyse Construction located on West Melville Street in Engadine. Your support
for the Engadine High School athletics is greatly appreciated! American Legion Post 290 of Engadine will hold a breakfast Sunday, August 17, serving from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Engadine
American Legion VFW Post 8372 Hall. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and all are welcome to attend! Everyone
is welcome to the Manistique Lakes Lions Club, all you can eat pancake brunch and bake sale,
Sunday, August 17 from 8:30 a.m. until
12 noon at the community building in Curtis. We appreciate all who have contacted us about my husband, Bob, on
August 8, we truly appreciate the Gould City Newton Township Fire Department and Portage Township Ambulance for their
quick response. All is fine now, with no worries! Happy Birthday to Kelly Pinter and Larry Wyse August 14, Flip
Ehn, Bill Burton, Linda Cole, Jon Miller, Wayne Clemens, Rod Bigelow, LeAnn Gribbell and Traci
Leveille August 15, Jeff Feneley,
Jesse Fosdick and Katie Hobbs August 16,
Heaven McGahan, Tyler Bennett, Andrea Everhart and Jack Gribbell August 17, Jesse Yale, Rick Kerridge, Alyssa Feneley and my brother Ron Rushford August 19, and to Jack Keast, Mike Klobucher, Aaron Fulton
and our granddaughter Laney Puckett August
21. Happy Anniversary to Matt and Jennifer Bell and Brian and Cheryl Adams August 14, Rick and Laura Frisch
and my sister Jane and husband LeRoy Stefanich August
18, and to our daughter Meggan and husband Ray Morrison August 21. Until next time, take care!
Week of July 27, 2008 NEWS
I would like to begin my column, this week, by sending a deep condolence to the family of Earl
LeGault of Engadine, who was a longtime Engadine resident. Mr. Legault, 76, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning
June 15, while working on one of his woodlots near his home. He was born November 24, 1931 in Gould City, Earl was a 1949
graduate from Engadine Consolidated Schools. Contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in memory of Earl
A. LeGault. Please keep his wife Joyce, of 55 years, and their children Susan, Larry, Laura and Crystal in your prayers during
this difficult time! There will be an auction, sponsored by the Naubinway/Engadine Merchants
Association, Friday, June 27, 7 p.m.
at the Naubinway Pavilion, this auction benefits the Fourth of July celebration! June 27, don't miss the annual Soo Locks
Engineer's Day, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It's a fun and educational day for the whole family! For more
information please call 800-647-2858.
The Newberry Eagles number 3701 is holding a fund raiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to
help fight this disease which affects 30,000 children and young adults. Your support can make CF history by raising need dollars
for research. Donations are being accepted at the Eagles Club located on M-28 until June 27. Call 293-8674 for more information. There will be a Newton Township annual meeting and public budget hearing, Saturday, June 28, at 9 a.m. in Gould City at the Newton Township
hall. Any questions please call Alice Zdebski, Township Clerk, at 477-6207. There will be
a Lumberjack Breakfast at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum, Saturday, June 28, everyone is welcome to attend! The museum is located just North of the railroad tracks
in Newberry, on M-123. Don't miss the 33rd annual St. Ignace Car Show and Swap Meet,
June 27 and 28, in St. Ignace, for more information please call 800-338-6660. Michael Deren, the Past in Person, presents Daylight in the swamp,
the Michigan shanty boy/lumberjack 1870 in a free concert on Sunday, June 29, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Blaney Park. For additional information contact Howard Eldridge, the Blaney Lodge, at 906-283-3883. Wednesday July 2 and Thursday July 3, the Salvation Army Western Michigan Northern
Emergency disaster training will be held at the Comfort Inn in Newberry. The training will cover introduction to Salvation
Army Emergency disaster training on July 2 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Food
Safety Class on July 2 from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Incident Command training
July 3 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. To register call Mary Archambeau
at 293-3729, Karen Hanton at 989-459-3433, or James Warfield at 616-459-3433.
Celebrate Independence
Day fun in Naubinway, starting
Thursday, July 3 with a kiddie parade
at 6 p.m. Line up at 5:30 p.m. by the Fire Department. Participants must follow
parade theme, which is "Float Your Boat" which is anything nautical. The kiddie parade is sponsored by the First
national Bank of St. Ignace. Following the kids parade, there will be face painting, games, food booth and more! Friday, July
4 starting at 9 a.m. it's the 25th annual black bear run, starting line will be in Engadine with the finish line
in Nauninway, please contact Aaron Fulton for additional information at 906-477-9019. Food booths open at the Naubinway pavilion at 1 p.m., 12 noon the Knights of Columbus
will have a fish fry, also at the pavilion in Naubinway and at 1 p.m. the parade will begin! This years theme is "Float
Your Boat" (anything nautical), there will be two categories for floats, business and individual with prizes for both
categories. Following the parade, from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. there will be kiddie games and a 50/50 raffle drawing at the
pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs and celebrate the Fourth of July in Naubinway! Don't forget the fireworks at dusk over the bay, please note the Marina will
be closed to the public during the fireworks for safety reasons! Sponsored by the Naubinway/Engadine Merchants Association. A memorial service will be held at the Nauninway Pavilion on Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m. for John VanHise who passed away May 15, in leiu of flowers, a donation
may be made to the Hiawatha Sportsmans club HNHS, N7269 lake Blvd., Engadine, Michigan 49827. Don't miss your chance
to see "Birds of the Upper Peninsula”, photographs by Ernesto Scott exhibit, which can be seen until
July 13 in Newberry, at the Singing
Dog Art Gallery, part of The Old Bank Collection of Shops, 318 Newberry Avenut in Newberry , for more information please call
293-9901 or on the Internet at: www.oldbankofnewberry.com Ernesto is a Professor and Chair of the Photography Program
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His artwork is held in private and public collections in museums and institutions
in the United States and Europe.
The Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers are currently looking for vendors
and crafters for the TVC Car Show to be held Saturday,
July 26, if you would like more information please call 293-3816.
Happy Birthday to William
Miller and Jake Laverty June 27, Peggy Jarman wishes her sister, Toni Pollaski of Gould City, a wonderful Happy
Birthday on June 28, Ethan Everhart,
Lester Livermore Senior and Chad Hood celebrates their birthday on June 29, Jack Gribbell June 30, Esther Shaum July
1, Samantha Bennett, Gretchen Grinnell, Alex Leveille and Lloyd Martindal July 2, Donnie Clark jr. July 3, and to Imani Miller and Mathais Miller July 4. Happy Anniversary to Harold
and Jackie Frazier June 27, Rich and Marsha Barstow June 29, Greg and Natasha King July 1, Greg and Mary Livermore July 2, and to Nathan and Jaci Livermore July
4. Until next time, take care!
Week of June 20, 2008 NEWS
Mow,
mow, mow, I guess it should be row, row, row, with all this rain! It is well needed, after last years dry summer, but it can
end any time now! Last Sunday, a waitress at a local restaurant said a couple people came in telling of the
storm they were caught in, north of Newberry, near Oswald's Bear Ranch, where hail covered the road and on the side of
the road it was thick slushy ice. Another storm had passed through earlier last week, in Newberry, which produced hail, also!
All the rain made for a nice harvest of morel mushroom hunters, this year! Especially in the
area where the Sleeper Lake Fire was last year, North of Newberry! The nice size morels, were plentiful, but the picking has
slowed and pretty much has ended for this season.
The rain
hasn't stopped, Neil Sauter,
age 25, who is walking, on stilts, over 800 miles across Michigan to speak at a school for children with neural
and motor disabilities. He is doing this walk to let people know about cerebral palsy and to raise money for the United Cerebal
Palsy of Michigan. In an email from Neil, he said "I have been caught in the rain a few times, but the
rain keeps me cool so I don't mind it too much."
He began his walk on May 5, 2008 in Lambertville in southern
Monroe County. He hopes to finish in Ironwood
by early July, which is at the west end of the Upper Peninsula.
Neil has mild cerebral palsey, which effects his
legs. He walks an average of 20 miles a day, starting at 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Neil was approximately two
miles East of Naubinway, heading
West on U.S.2, June 10, at 5:45 p.m., at that time it was raining with some thunder and lighting in Engadine.
Our prayers are with him on his journey and we hope he raises more then his goal for the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan.
Engadine-Naubinway Merchants will be accepting donations of items, old and news, for their
annual auction to benefit thier fireworks fund. Anything donated will be greatly accepted, but they ask "please no clothing"!
For information regarding the drop off of items or if items need to be picked up, please call Sally at King's Fish Market,
906-477-6311. The auction will take
place on Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m.,
in Naubinway.
Newton Township residents annual meeting and public
budget hearing, will be held at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City, on Saturday,
June 28, at 9 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alice Zdebski, clerk, at 906-477-6207.
Newton Township
will be having a clean-up day, for Newton Township property owners only, Saturday, June 21. This will be held at the township hall parking lot, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
White goods, such as stoves, washers, dryers, any metal, garage, household items (refrigerators must have the freon already
removed, with a notice from the authorized person who removed it). Items not accepted is oil rags, tires, yard waste, hazardous
waste, industrial oil filters, (unless drained for 24 hours), paint (unless completely solid or dry), paint thinner and remover
cans, herbicides and pesticides, radio or active materials, whole buildings or roofs or shingles, commercial loads or regular
household garbage. Any questions about the Newton Township clean-up, please contact the Newton Township Board. (Motor oil
can be dropped off at the corner of Stimich Road and Pleasant Avenue, in Engadine, please see Keith Schroder or Greg King
for more information on the motor oil.)
Garfield Township will be having a special meeting at the
Garfield Township Hall before the regular meeting on June 30, at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to interview and hire prospective candidates for the
Janitor position. The regular board meeting will follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information please contact Linda Bennett, Garfield Township Clerk at 477-6481.
June
21, don't miss the Lumberjack Breakfast, at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum, Newberry. The museum in located just
North of the railroad tracks in Newberry, by the Tahquamenon river. For more information call 293-3700.
It's
the 12th annual "Antiques On The Bay" show, in Saint Ignace, June 20 and 21. All original vehicles 1983 and older original vehicles, featuring convertibles
in an "Endless Summer" theme, will be there!
It's the 33rd
annual "St. Ignace Car Show" and swap meet, June 26, 27 and 28. For more information please call 800-338-6660 or visit this website for information: www.nostalgia-prod.com
Soo Locks Engineer's Day, will be held on June 27, in Sault Ste Marie. This day is set a side each year at the Soo Locks, for people to
walk across the locks and see how it is ran. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites people of all ages to come and explore
the locks, it is a very interesting and educational day, fun for the whole family!
Kids, you
don't want to miss out on the Kiddy Parade in Naubinway, Thursday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m. Decorate your bike, wagon and yourself and head to the pavilion area, where you can join in the
fun! Naubinway's Independence Day parade will be held Friday, July 4, starting at 1
p.m., their theme this year is "Float Your Boat".
Celebration
of Independence Day will be held on
Sunday, July 6, in Curtis. Curtis is known for, "The Biggest Little Town Parade in Michigan!" Their theme
this year will be "Serving Our Community". The parade will begin at 12:30 (noon) sharp, following the parade, bands, crafters, food, bake sales,
children's games and much more will be held on the grounds, located on the hill, West of town at the Curtis Park. That evening you don't want to miss the
gigantic fireworks at dusk, sponsored by the 3-Lakes Area Fireworks Council.
Gould City
has lost a very kind man, Chuck Marshall, who was a life long resident of the area. He passed away at the age of 88,
on June 14. Mr. Marshall, attended school in Gould City, where he received medals in track. He served in the U.S. Army during
WWII and was a member of the Boucha-Draves-Raski V.F.W. Post 8372 of Engadine. He worked 42 years as a heavy equipment operator
with the Mackinac County Road Commission and faithfully took care of his mother until she had passed. He enjoyed baseball,
in his younger years and was a member of the local league championship team in 1947. Chuck could always be seen taking a drive
South of Gould City, to Scotts Point, as you passed him on the road, he could always be seen with a smile on his
face and waving as you went by. He was a kind and gentle man, who will greatly missed!
Next time
you see Karen Hins, who grew up in Gould City and is the daughter of Ron and Betty Clark, and who still resides in our
local area, is to be commended for being such a wonderful and honest person. A little birdy told me, she had found a wallet,
on the road and returned it, fully intact to it's owner, who was very grateful. Karen is known for her kindness and we
are proud to have someone like her living in our area. Next time you see Karen give her a pat on the back (actually a hug),
she well deserves it!
Jeanne (Rushford) Matchinske is visiting family in the Gould
City, Curtis and Engadine area, this week. Born and raised in Gould City, now residing in North Carolina, Jeanne makes it
home at least once a year. She will be celebrating her birthday on June 19 and her family, which is too large to mention all names, so we'll just call them
the "Rushford Family" wishes her a very Happy Birthday and they are happy she is here for a visit!
Happy Birthday to Chad Gouza and Bill Wagner June 19, Cindy Hartwig and Olivia Vaughn June 20, Kenny Oven and Ken Troyer June 21, Lois Miller
and Owen Butkovich June 22, Ford Frazier
and Hannah DeMenter June 23, Barb
Kleeman June 24 and to Amber Newhouse
June 25.
Happy Anniversary to Richard and Lois Miller and Michele and Rodney Bigelow June 19, Wayne and Laura
Flatt, Bob and Margie Beaudoin and Gene and Jane Beaudoin June 20, Jason and Sarah Ott June 21, Fred and Heather Bryant and
Ken and Joan Troyer June 22, Chris and Anita Wickey and Darwin and Sherry Butkovich June 23, and to Keith and Bobby Jo
Schroeder June 24.
Congratulations to the Engadine High School graduates,
on June 6. Enjoy your summer vacation with your children, time passes too quickly and before you know it, they're all
grown up!
Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2008 NEWS
Hello
everyone, did you have a fun filled Free Fishing Day, last weekend? We spent Saturday at the Seney Wildlife Refuge
for their 19th annual Children's Day, it was another fabulous turn out, with fishing, prizes and a wonderful fish
dinner with all the fixin's! Visit this internet web page for pictures of this year and last years children's fishing
day, www.mymidwestweb.com The Seney Wildlife Refuge is a nice place to visit for site-seeing,
hiking, fishing and more!
Thursday, June 12, it’s Mexican day at The Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center (LCCR&R)
in Newberry, located across from the IGA and adjacent to the Senior Center. The center is open to all area children, it's
a fun, safe place for kids to go, stop by and see what they have to offer!
Thursday, June 12, the First Presbyterian Church of Newberry will host their annual Salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bingo! will be held, Thursday,
June 12 at the Newton township Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m. Must be 18 years old to play.
The Gould City Eagles Club 4483 has
specials every night of the week, this Thursday,
June 12, it's half price pizza for their members, members can bring a guest and enjoy pizza at half price. Call
477-9964 to find out what dinner special
they'll be having different days of the week! They would like everyone to know they are open to the public,
it's not just for members.
Friday, June 13, the Gould City Eagles Club will be holding a fish fry from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., this is open to the public! Enjoy fresh
fish, french fries and cole slaw for just $7.95 a plate or all you can eat for just $9.95.
Who
doesn't like a good turkey dinner, head to the Gould City Eagles Club this Sunday, June 15 for an all you can eat turkey dinner, for just $6.00, starting at 1 p.m. This is open to the public and dad is sure to love this
home cooked meal, on Father's Day!
Monday, June 16, enjoy all
you can eat spaghetti, starting at 4 p.m.,
at the Gould City Eagles Club, for just $5. dollars. Everyone is welcome! The Gould City Eagles Club 4483 is located
on U.S. 2, just West of the yellow blinking caution light at the Gould City junction, their phone number is 906- 477-9964.
Friday, June 13, it's pizza day at the Luce County Community
Resource and Recreation Center in Newberry, that evening don't miss the dance at the Center on West Helen Street, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $3.00. Every one is welcome.
The Curtis Community Arts Council announces a one day dance workshop that will take
place at the new Erickson Cultural Center in Curtis on Friday, June 13. Separate classes for youth K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 will be taught by Marilyn
Kahl and her assistant. Mrs. Kahl has been teaching dance for 30 years. Both she and her assistant live in Marquette where
they teach dance classes. The workshop will focus on Hip Hop, jazz, beginning ballet, and baton. Each group will have two
hours of instruction. The workshop will end with a demonstration for parents. Grades K-5 will meet from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Grades 6 to 12 will meet
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost
is $20. For more information and to register for the class call 586-9974 and leave a message.
The
American Legion Post 290 of Engadine will hold a fish fry, Friday, June 13, at the VFW Hall in Engadine from 4 p.m. until
7 p.m. Dinner includes deep fried whitefish, french fries, cole slaw, pickle slices, coffee, and other beverages will
be available. The cost is $8. dollars for ages 10 and up, $5. dollars for
ages 6 to 9, and under 5 eat free. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Saturday, June 14 is Flag Day, our flag has a proud history and it even stands on the surface of the moon.
As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise the flag today and every
day with pride!
The
American Legion Post 290 in Engadine will hold a breakfast from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Sunday, June 15, at the VFW Hall in Engadine. They will be serving Scrambled
eggs, eggs to order, hash browns, biscuits and sausage gravy, sausage links, pancakes, orange juice, coffee, and milk. The
cost is $6. dollars for ages 10 and up, $3. dollars for ages 6 to 9, and under 5 eat free. There will also be a 50/50
raffle.
Salvation Army Western Michigan Northern Emergency disaster Training will be held on July 2 and 3, at the Comfort Inn in Newberry. The training
will cover Intro to Salvation Army Emergency disaster training on July 2 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Food Safety Class on July 2 from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Incident Command training July 3 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
To register call Mary Archambeau at 293-3729, Karen Hanton at 989-459-3433, or James Warfield at 616-459-3433.
Happy Birthday to Susie Davis, Jill Oven, Jerry Oven, Ken Germain and
Claudine Fisher June 12, Isaac Livermore
and Theresa Moore June 13, Rob Chaffin
and his daughter Shauna Chaffin June 14,
Greg King, Bethany Stansbury and our son, Tyler Freeman , who turns 12 on June 15, Jeanne Krenek, Trudy Zimmerman and Mike Klobucher June 16, Kari Frazier June 17, and to Hali Butkovich June 18 and to my sister Jeanne Matchinske June 19.
Happy Anniversary to Tim and Kathy Miller June 12, Duncan
and Sherry MacArthur June 15, Jack
and Liz Gribbell and Shawn and Nicole Clark June 16, and to Richard and Lois Miller and Rodney and Michele Bigelow June 19.
Father's Day is a day to celebrate Dad, it is a day to not only think of your father, but all men
who have acted as a father figure in your life, Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or "Big Brothers." Why not
make a homemade card and a plate of cookies, it doesn't matter if you're 8, 28 or 48, a handmade card, from the
heart, speaks more of your feelings than the store bought variety. Father's Day, is this Sunday, June 15, plan something
special for that day!
Until next time, take care!
June 5, 2008 NEWS
Hello everyone, the warmth
from the sun sure feels great, but the ticks and mosquitoes are thicker then ever! It's a little hard enjoying
the outdoors with the bugs so thick, those little buggers seem to like the bug spray we use. I remember a time, when I was
younger, my grandparents went fishing with us, my grandpa grabbed the spray from my grandmas purse and told her it was
the worse bug spray he ever used, it seemed to attract the mosquitoes! My grandma said she didn't bring bug spray, then
laughed because he had used her hair spray instead!
The Newberry Eagles Club will hold their Fish Fry, Friday, June 6, from 4:30 until 8 p.m. at the Club, on M-28, Newberry.
Enjoy all you can eat fish, or choose from the Friday menu.
Friday, June 6, the Newberry Elks club will have Jumbo Shrimp for their Friday night special as well as Regular Menu items. The
Portage Township clean up day will be held Saturday,
June 7, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Sandtown road dump site. Proof of residency required. They will
not accept hazardous material, roofing or tires. Tires on rims will be accepted at the metal site. There will be a $5.00 charge
for large furniture, mattresses, and box springs. Freon removed refrigerators on site. Please sort all metal and batteries
from other items for separate collection at same site. This will include bicycles, storm doors and other items that have metal
in them. There will be some one on site to assist you with this. Please contact Portage Township if you have any questions
at 586-9522.
Children’s Fishing Day will be Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Seney National Wildlife refuge. Bring
the whole family and enjoy the Refuge and fish for free, participate in games and activities, and join in for a fish dinner.
A limited supply of bait and rods will be available.
The Newberry Garden Club’s annual "Plant Sale", will
take place on under the portico at the Newberry School . Sales will start at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 7.
An
Open House at the Erickson Cultural Center, in Curtis, will be held from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7. There will be a Parade with
Finn and Fern, entertainment to include bagpipes by Don Mills, A Dance performance by Footlight Dance Theatre, singing
by Hunter Buckingham, demonstrations and information about current CCAC activities and events.
Sunday, June 8, don't
miss the Grand Opening of the Erickson Cultural Center, in Curtis, with the Marquette Male Chorus "How Can
We Keep from Singing" performing at 2 p.m. included will be songs, solos and bell ringing. Cost is a $5 per person donation.
Happy
Birthday to Gary Moore June 6,
Mary Beth Dennis, Lauren King and Rebecca Cameron June 7, Evan Belleville, Brandy Caverly, and to Richard and his son Reyen Pershinske June 9, Tiffany Adams, Cheryl Ozanich and Colleen Mason June 10, David Haapala, Matt Bell and Lilia
Bigelow June 11, Ken Germain, Claudine
Fisher June 12, and to Susie Davis,
her sister Jill Oven and brother Jerry Oven who share a birthday on June 12.
Happy Anniversary to Bob and Cany Aldrich June 5, Hugh and Velma Chaffin June 9, Ken and Deb Dailey and Ed and Betty
Mantei June 10, Mike and Rae Klobucher June 11, and to Tim and Kathy Miller June 12.
Until next time! Week of May 23, 2008 NEWS
It's
beginning to look more lively, outdoors, it seemed like overnight the bare trees had tiny little leaves growing on them and
the grass already needs a second mowing, the smell in the air, from fresh cut grass is fresh and clean! I enjoy this time
of year, especally when tempertures are above 65! Children’
Fishing Day will be Saturday June 7
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seney National Wildlife refuge. Bring the whole family and enjoy the Refuge and fish for
free, participate in games and activities, and join in for a fish dinner. A limited supply of bait and rods will be available.
The Curtis Community Arts Council announces a one day dance workshop
that will take place at the new Erickson Cultural Center in Curtis on Friday, June 13. Separate classes for youth K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 will be taught
by Marilyn Kahl and her assistant. Mrs. Kahl has been teaching dance for 30 years. Both she and her assistant
live in Marquette where they teach
dance classes. The workshop will focus on Hip Hop, jazz, beginning ballet, and baton. Each group will have two hours
of instruction. The workshop will end with a demonstration for parents. Grades K-5 will meet from 10 a.m. until noon. Grades
6 to 12 will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information and to register for the class call
586-9974 and leave a message.
There will be Bingo
at the Newton township Hall in Gould City,
Thursday, May 22and again on Thursday, May
29 . Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
with bingo starting at 7 p.m. Must
be 18 years old to play.The Newberry Elks Club will
have men’s stag night, Thursday, May
22, for more information please call the club.
The Seney National Wildlife refuge will hold two yellow rail tours this year. Tours will start at 9 p.m. at the visitor center and go until
late in the night. The first tour will be held this Thursday, May 22. It is hard to predict if you will see a yellow rail. The population
has fluctuated dramatically over the years. The tour will give you a great opportunity to experience sedge
marsh habitat at night. The tour locations and conditions will be unknown until just before the tours so participants
must be willing and able to deal with diverse conditions. Hiking in wet, unstable terrain may be a possibility and plenty
of biting insects are nearly guaranteed. Pre-registration is required and space is limited call 906-586-9851 extension 16.
The West Mackinac Garden Club will meet for a tour of Strom’s Sugarbush this Thursday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Engadine United Methodist Church for carpooling. Call Caroll at
477-6163 for more information.
The
Newberry Eagles Club will hold their Fish Fry from 4:30 until 8 p.m., Friday, May 23, at the Club, on M-28, Newberry. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, or choose
from the Friday menu.
Friday, May
23, the Newberry Elks club will have Prime Rib for their Friday night special as well as Regular Menu items.
The
American Legion will hold a fish fry at the VFW Hall in Engadine from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. this Friday, May 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday, May 24, the Tahquamenon Logging
Museum, in Newberry, will have a Lumberjack breakfast in the Cook Shack at the Museum. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Yooper Motorcycle and ATV Show and Swap Meet, will be held in St. Ignace, May 24, 25 and 26, for more information please call 800-338-6660.
Wednesday,
May 28, the Engadine VFW will have a Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Their installation of Officer’s for 2008-2009, will follow at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, the Engadine United Methodist church will serve
it’s free community meal from 4:30
p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Church located at W13970 Park Avenue near the school in Engadine. Please note the
change of the day to Thursday from Wednesday this month. All are Welcome.
Thursday, May 29,
the Newberry Elks club will have men’s stag night and steak fry, this will be the last one until the Fall. May
30 and 31, there will be a Krusin Klassics Fun Run, at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, in Escanaba. For more information
call 906-786-0294. May 31, there will be a Brevort Lake Walleye
Derby, Brevort Lake, for more information call 906-643-7359
or visit their website at www.vacationmackinac.com
Happy Birthday to Travis Weger, Sandy Frazier,
Nicholas Albright, Steve Zimmerman, Ron Leveille and my sister Janice Pershinske May 22, Tyler Butkovich May 23, D.C. Beckman and Don Butkovich May 24, Brian Adams, Gretchen Johnson and Heather Bryant May 26, Charlie Fosdick V and Greg Moore May 27, Phylis Gouza and June Frazier May 28, David Wachter, Kitty Mast, Joel VanHise, Neil McArthur and Ruth Johnson
May 29.
Happy Anniversary
to Chuck and Susan Fosdick and Jonathan and Diane Miller May 23, and to Howard and Cheryl Hood May 28.
Memorial Day and Labor Day seem to be the two holidays which mark the beginning and end of summer
holidays. The three day weekend brings family traditions, like celebrations and family outings. Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, this
day is a time to remember the U.S. men and woman who lost their lives serving their country, originally known as Decoration
Day. Please have a safe weekend, celebrate wisely and don't drink and drive!
Until next time, take care!
-------------------------------- The Newberry Elks Club will
have men’s stag night, Thursday, May
22, for more information please call the club.
The Seney National Wildlife refuge will hold two yellow rail tours this year. Tours will start at 9 p.m. at the visitor center and go until
late in the night. The first tour will be held this Thursday, May 22. It is hard to predict if you will see a yellow rail. The population
has fluctuated dramatically over the years. The tour will give you a great opportunity to experience sedge
marsh habitat at night. The tour locations and conditions will be unknown until just before the tours so participants
must be willing and able to deal with diverse conditions. Hiking in wet, unstable terrain may be a possibility and plenty
of biting insects are nearly guaranteed. Pre-registration is required and space is limited call 906-586-9851 extension 16.
The West Mackinac Garden Club will meet for a tour of Strom’s Sugarbush this Thursday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Engadine United Methodist Church for carpooling. Call Caroll at
477-6163 for more information.
The
Newberry Eagles Club will hold their Fish Fry from 4:30 until 8 p.m., Friday, May 23, at the Club, on M-28, Newberry. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, or choose
from the Friday menu.
Friday, May
23, the Newberry Elks club will have Prime Rib for their Friday night special as well as Regular Menu items.
The
American Legion will hold a fish fry at the VFW Hall in Engadine from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. this Friday, May 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday, May 24, the Tahquamenon Logging
Museum, in Newberry, will have a Lumberjack breakfast in the Cook Shack at the Museum. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Yooper Motorcycle and ATV Show and Swap Meet, will be held in St. Ignace, May 24, 25 and 26, for more information please call 800-338-6660.
Wednesday,
May 28, the Engadine VFW will have a Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Their installation of Officer’s for 2008-2009, will follow at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, the Engadine United Methodist church will serve
it’s free community meal from 4:30
p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Church located at W13970 Park Avenue near the school in Engadine. Please note the
change of the day to Thursday from Wednesday this month. All are Welcome.
Thursday, May 29,
the Newberry Elks club will have men’s stag night and steak fry, this will be the last one until the Fall. May
30 and 31, there will be a Krusin Klassics Fun Run, at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, in Escanaba. For more information
call 906-786-0294. May 31, there will be a Brevort Lake Walleye
Derby, Brevort Lake, for more information call 906-643-7359
or visit their website at www.vacationmackinac.com
Happy Birthday to Travis Weger, Sandy Frazier,
Nicholas Albright, Steve Zimmerman, Ron Leveille and my sister Janice Pershinske May 22, Tyler Butkovich May 23, D.C. Beckman and Don Butkovich May 24, Brian Adams, Gretchen Johnson and Heather Bryant May 26, Charlie Fosdick V and Greg Moore May 27, Phylis Gouza and June Frazier May 28, David Wachter, Kitty Mast, Joel VanHise, Neil McArthur and Ruth Johnson
May 29.
Happy Anniversary
to Chuck and Susan Fosdick and Jonathan and Diane Miller May 23, and to Howard and Cheryl Hood May 28.
Memorial Day and Labor Day seem to be the two holidays which mark the beginning and end of summer
holidays. The three day weekend brings family traditions, like celebrations and family outings. Memorial Day is the last Monday in May, this
day is a time to remember the U.S. men and woman who lost their lives serving their country, originally known as Decoration
Day. Please have a safe weekend, celebrate wisely and don't drink and drive!
Until next time, take care!
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February 1, 2008 NEWS
Hello everyone, can you believe it’s February already, only four more weeks until spring! With the mild
weather last Monday and rain we received that evening, it really knocked down the snow again, but if the storm hits, as reported,
by the time you read this, the snow levels will be back up, which will be good for the I-500 in Soo, Michigan. With this mild
weather, it will probably be that wet, sloppy kind of snow.
Thursday, January 31, there will be bingo at the Newton
Township Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo at 7 p.m., must be 18 years old to play.
The Newberry Elks club will have Prime Rib Friday, February
1, as well as other regular items.
The Newberry Eagles Club will have their Friday Fish Fry,
February 1, from 4:30 until 8 p.m. at the Club, on M-28, Newberry. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, or choose from the Friday menu.
February 2, it’s the Annual I-500 Snowmobile Race,
this year marks 40 years of this fun event in Sault Ste Marie, for more information please call 800-647-2858.
February 2, Winter
Fest at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, for more information on this event please phone: 906-492-3415 or on
the Internet visit: www.mi.gov/dnr
February
2 and February 3, it’s the third annual N.Y.B.A. Youth Basketball Tournament at the J.L.
DeCook High School Gymnasium in Newberry, 20 boys and girls teams in grades 4 through 6 grade from Newberry, Engadine,
Manistique, Munising, Gladstone, Marquette and Ishpeming will participate in a double elimination format.
Games are set to begin on Saturday February 2 at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 9:30 p.m. in the evening. Games will continue on Sunday February
3 starting at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. with first place awards and medals presented
on Sunday. The public is invited to watch our area youth compete. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00
for children. A concession stand will be provided, tournament t-shirts for sale and various raffles throughout the weekend.
February
9, (bad weather date February 10), don’t miss the “Winterfest Ski Plane Fly In” at the Luce County Airport, starting at 11 a.m. Free admission!
All you can eat lumberjack stew by The Newberry Lions Club, stew, rolls, butter, coffee, cole slaw, and dessert, price
for lumberjack stew is adults $10.00 donation and children $5.00. Groomed runway for
Ski Planes, water balloon drop contest. Northwoods Avation Ski Plane Instructor will be there!
Snowmobile Rental, Car Rental, Dog Sled Rides will be available, also. For more information, contact Jay Hollnagel 906-293-2926
Newberry Senior Citizens dinner will be at the Elks on Tuesday, February 12 at 5 p.m.
The dinner is 5 dollars; any one attending should be signed up by Tuesday, February 5 at the senior building in Newberry.
February
23, “One Lunger Antique Snowmobile, Snowmobile
Race” will be held at the Luce County Fair grounds, beginning at 10 a.m. Please have your
registration in by January 31, 2008. For information call 906-293-9330.
Curtis Winter Carnival will
be held on Saturday, February 16, in downtown Curtis. Events include a chili cook-off, music, food booths, bake sale,
kid's games, cake walk, piņata, ice golfing, turkey bowling, kid's mini sled challenge, Curtis Fish Coop ice fishing and a
fabulous fireworks display sponsored by Three Lakes Area Fireworks Council. Mark your calendars; you don’t want to miss
this annual event!
Curtis Women's Club, formerly
the Curtis Ladies Aid, has officially changed its name. Monthly luncheon meetings, fun and community work will
continue. Call 586-6509 for more information.
Upper Peninsula Single District 10 Lions
Club is collecting used computer ink cartridges (except Epson) to help raise money for the 2008 Curtis Independence
Day parade. Cartridges may be placed in designated boxes at the Fish and Hunt Shop in Curtis, Curtis Elementary, Manistique
Lakes Clinic, State Savings Bank in Curtis, Naubinway and Manistique, Jack's Supervalue in Manistique, Newberry high School
and First National Bank in Newberry. For more information call Rich Owen 586-6194.
Happy Birthday to Tom Smith and Elizabeth Frazier Clemens
January 31, Don Frederick, Maggie Leveille, Flora McEvers, Michael Smith, Mandy Butkovich and Gracey Freed February 1, James
Shaum, Bullo Maudrie, Julian Crawford and Kevin Weber February 2, Nanette Biang, Shantel Kovar, Frank Dailey and Don Smith
February 3, Don Hewitt jr., Brandon Zibart, Kevin Dennis, Ginger Price and Bruce Hamill February 4, Jamie Sullivan and Sherry
MacArthur February 5, Lauren Prater and Lena Frazier February 6, and to Sung Yong Hart and Heather Troyer February 8.
Happy Anniversary to Smokey and Dani Rutkedge February 6.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK OF JANUARY 24, 2008
The month of January gave us cold weather, and it took the snow
away, and then dumped a bunch more on us! Hopefully February will be just right, then in March, it will be all gone. Maybe
that is wishful thinking, but aren’t you ready for spring?
“Body Works A Toolkit for Healthy Girls and Strong Women”. Body Works is
a health education program being presented by the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Office. This free program provides
parents and caregivers of young adolescent girls with tools to help improve family eating and activity habits. The toolkit
includes a video on healthy shopping and cooking strategies, a recipe book, food and fitness journals, two pedometers, a family
wellness guide and more. The seven week series will begin on Monday January 28 until March 10. Each session will run from
6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will include snacks and prizes. The girls will be asked to attend three of the sessions. Please call
293-3203 for more information and to register.
The Newberry Senior Citizens dinner will be at the Elks on Tuesday, February 12 at 5 p.m. The dinner is 5 dollars;
any one attending should be signed up by Tuesday, February 5 at the senior building in Newberry.
The Diabetic Support Group will meet, Thursday, January 24, from noon until 2 p.m.
in the Huron Conference room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Lunch will be provided. The Diabetic Support Group meets each
month, the meetings are open to anyone with diabetes or friends and family of those with diabetes.
January 24 at 3 p.m. the EUP Special
Olympics will have their Winter Games held in Newberry.
The Newberry Correctional Facility will be volunteering to run the events. Cathy Bauman the Deputy Warden is the Coordinator.
The Eagles Club will be hosting the awards and dinner will be served there also. The events will be held at the ball
field behind the Eagles Club, Newberry.
Thursday, January 24 and Thursday, January 31, there will be bingo at the Newton Township
Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo at 7 p.m. Must be 18 years old to play.
The Newberry Eagles Club will have their Friday Fish Fry, January 25 and again on February
1, from 4:30 until 8 p.m. at the Club, on M-28, Newberry. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, or choose from the Friday menu.
The Newberry Elks club will have BBQ Country Spare Ribs for their Friday night special,
January 25, as well as Regular Menu items.
The Tahquamenon Area Friends of the Library are again hosting their Robert Burns Celebration
at 7 p.m., Friday, January 25, in the Newberry Elks Lodge room. Burns is the famous Scottish poet who wrote “Auld
Lang Syne” that is sung on New Years Eve. There will be haggis, the traditional Scottish dish, poems read by
local members and guests, music and refreshments. There will also be a door prize. You can only enter this celebration if
you are wearing plaid. For more information call the library at 293-5214.
Donations are needed for the Curtis Fish Coop Auction, to be held Saturday, January 26. New or used
items are appreciated, items may be drop off at Joan Weaver's or the Fish and Hunt Shop, in Curtis. If you need items picked
up call Tammy 586-6830, John 586-3368 or Joan 586-9736.
The Curtis Fish Coop Auction will be held Saturday, January 26 at the Curtis Community Building. All
you can eat chili and hot dogs dinner and auction starts at 5 p.m. Adults is just $4.00, children 12 and under is $2.00. Everyone
is welcome to attend this fun family event!
The Newberry Eagles Club will have pizza night from 4:30 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, January
29, at the club, on M-28. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza or a pastie dinner.
The Newberry Elks club will have Prime Rib Friday, February 1, as well as other regular
items.
Help a child learn to read. Be a STARS volunteer (Sharing Time Achieves Reading Success).
As a STARS volunteer you work one-on-one with a child who has a difficulty in reading. You do not need teaching experience,
only the desire to help a child learn. You can make a difference in a child’s life by giving as little as 30 minutes
a day. For more information call Karen Beaulieu, in Newberry, at 293-3378.
From now to April 10, the Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association (TASA) will hold their first annual photo
contest! The theme for this year is “Safe Family Fun on the Trails!” For more information or submission form,
please visit these internet sites at: www.tasatrails.com or www.visitnewberry.com/photocontest or email cclementz@lighthouse.net.
Are you interested in experiencing a rewarding opportunity? Additional volunteer assignments
are available at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center in a variety of areas. Please call Melissa Ronquist
at 293-9157 for more information.
The Cancer Support Group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from
7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The meetings are held at the Webber and Dever Offices in the basement of the Pathways building in Newberry.
The Curtis Community Arts Council, Coffee House Performance, will be Saturday, January
26 at the Park Center Building, located in Curtis.
Happy Birthday to Brad Butkovich, Levi Wagner, Judy Ionetz and my wonderful niece Marcia
Beaudoin January 24, Allison Gouza, Katelyn Pershinske, Mark Skaggs and Max Butkovich January 27, Benjamin Wyse and Delores
Fuller January 28, Andrea Miller, Deb Miller, Roger Berry I and to Father Tim Hruska January 29 (Father Tim, I thought your
birthday was January 18, not that you want to have two birthday’s in one month, but I was just making sure you had twice
as many cakes, cards and gifts this year!) Happy birthday to our wonderful daughter-in-law Sarah Freeman January 30 and a very special birthday to Ron Clark January 30, and to Don Frederick, Maggie Leveille, Flora McEvers,
Mandy Butkovich and Gracey Freed February 1.
Happy Anniversary to Greg and Diane Krause on January 27.
Until next time, take care!
Mill Pond Park in Engadine. A wonderful place for family picnics, reunions,
a walk in the park and more!
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