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WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2010
The Three Lakes Academy, 3rd though 6th grades present "The
Prince and the Penguin" (A winter musical), Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Erickson Center, in Curtis. Free admission, everyone is welcome, bring
the whole family! Reception following, for more information please call 906-586-6631. This musical is the culmination of the fine arts experience of music, art, dance,
and drama offered to the students as part of the school curriculum. You will leave with tunes running through your head, and
a smile on your face, as you feel great about the diverse educational experiences being offered at Three Lakes Academy. Burial for
Harry Yale will be on May 8 at 11 a.m at the Newton Township Cemetery with
a luncheon following at the Gould City Hall. American
Legion will present a short ceremony. Darlaine Hines, 73, of Gould City, passed away April 19, at
her home. She moved to Gould City as a child and graduated from
the Gould City High School. Darlaine was a beautician in Gould City, who many enjoy going
to, not only for a hair cut, but a nice visit. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends! Condolences go to the family of Helen Brewster, a former Curtis business owner and resident, who passed away April
20. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Benefit dinner and dance for Sonja Gouin will
be held May 9, at 6 p.m. until midnight
at the Nahma Town Hall. For more information or to make a
donation please contact Jan at 906-644-2555,
Patti at 906-420-5626 or Marie at
906-644-2766. Hudson Township
residents clean up day will be held Saturday,
May 8 from 9 a.m .until 12 noon, or until truck is full. There are limits to what you can bring, please call the Hudson
Township Board for more information! Monday, May 3 andTuesday, May
4, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Newberry Firefighter's Association presents the Skerbeck Carnival, East Victory Road, in Newberry. Armbands available at the gate, $2 off coupons available
in local businesses. The seventh annual Community Appreciation Day will be held July 3, held by the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. at the Tahquamenon
Area Schools. There were several hundred people who attended last year who enjoyed a day of children's games and
activities, vendors, informational booths, bake sales and much more! They have a large indoor space available for artists and crafters. Tables are only $10. dollars each. If you are
interested in displaying and selling your artwork, handi-work and crafts, they would like to talk to you. Please call Mary
Aho at 906-293-9220. Don't wait,
space goes quickly! Engadine Consolidated Schools will hold Kindergarten Roundup,
Friday, May 7 from 9 a.m. until 11
a.m. then again from 1 p.m. until 3
p.m. Please bring immunization records, an official birth
certificate (not the hospital certificate), and child's social secrutiy number. If you have any questions or have
a child to enroll in kindergarten and have not received a kindergarten packe, please call the Engadine Schools at 906-477-6313, ask for Angie McArthur or Lesa Baker. Happy birthday
toSheila Fosdick and Justin Frazier April
29, Ron Hins, Elmer Price, Butch Formolo, David Livermore and my wonderful sister Jane
Stefanich April 30, Eden Freed May 1, Jeremiah Mantei and Cheyenne Germain
May 2, Diane
Miller and Debra Bullock May 3,
Joel Everhart May 4, Tim Wyse, Terry
Sadler and Callie Fultz May 5, Kristopher
Kerbersky May 6. Happy anniversary
to Vern and Ruth Johnson May 1. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2010
Hello everyone, it looks like we could be in the clear for no more snow! A few people mentioned they
were not sick all winter, but after the nice weather, then turning cold with snow, they ended up with the flu. Longtime
Newberry resident, Wilma "Billie" McNab, 83, passed away April 15. She was dearly loved by all. Please keep
her family and friends in your prayers. Charlie Frenette, 49, passed away unexpectedly April 17. Please
keep his wife Terrie, family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time! He was dearly loved and will be
greatly missed. Friday, April 23, everyone is welcome to the McMillan United Methodist Church's, all you can eat, fish
fry, starting at 4 p.m. This will be held at the Columbus Town Hall in McMillan, with a donation of $8. dollars. They will
also be having a bake sale. The 18th annual "Smelt fest", will be held April 24, starting
at 11 a.m. at Johnny B's on US-2, Naubinway. Music, 50/50 raffles, auction and fun for the whole family! Proceeds to benefit
the Garfield Township Fire Department, Jaws of Life, fund. Saturday, May 8, it's time for the Spring Fling at Engadine
Consolidated Schools. The fun starts at 4 p.m. with games, prizes, inflatable bouncer for the kids, Wii tournaments and make
and take crafts for the kids (sponsored by Friends of the Library). Food, including burgers, Flatt's Famous Fries,
cotton candy, keg root-beer, strawberry shortcake, snow cones and more! Entertainment throughout the school includes
a country band, polka music, vocal trio, blues guitarist and a balloon artist. Silent raffle will take place throughout
the afternoon including a Wii, I-Pod Touch, Avalanche Bay tickets and other wonderful items. Also The NewlyWed
Game will be held as we see how well local couples really know each other! 7 p.m. is the Green and Gold Review,
an all school variety show that you don't want to miss. Sponsored by Danny's Auto, First National Bank and Rahilly
Motors, come out for a great time! Happy birthday to Nicholas Frazier, Tim Frazier, Dwight Frazier and Vicki
Funke April 22, Gloria Burger April 23, Linda Kerbersky and Leah French April 24, Krystal Oberle April 26, and to Megan Bell
April 28. Happy anniversary to Debbie and Zeak DeWyse April 25 and to Roger and Dawn Berry April 26. Earth
Day is April 22 every year. Please join millions around the world, to make your community cleaner and more sustainable.
Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF APRIL 16, 2010
Hello everyone! We had a little taste of winter, but I think we're in the clear for summer time weather,
again! What a great way to enjoy warm weather is by heading to the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club golf course,
opening Friday, April 16. For more information please call 906-477-6683. Fun for the whole family! There
will be a pancake brunch by the Manistique Lakes Lions Club, Sunday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the community
building in Curtis. All you can eat for just $5. dollars Free breakfast for children age 10 and under with a paying adult.
Plus there will be a bake sale available. The 18th annual Smelt Fest will be held Saturday, April 24 starting at 11 a.m. at Johnny B's Italian Garden
on US2, Naubinway. Raising of the official "Smelt Capital of the U.P. Flag", 50/50 raffles, food, pop, coffee available.
Auction starting at 11 a.m. with proceeds to got o the Garfield Township Fire Department Jaws of Life. Nominations for the
2010 Smelt Fest King and Queen. Live music, everyone is welcome! Engadine Consolidated School's,
third annual Spring Fling, will be held Saturday,
May 8, beginning at 4 p.m.
at the School. Games, prizes, inflatable bouncer for the kids, Kid's and teens WII tournament and Friends of the Library
will have a variety of Mothe's Day Make and Take crafts. Entertainment throughout the school with a country band, polka
music, a beautiful singing trio, talented blues guitarist, and fun with balloons. See how well local young and old married
couples know each other at the Newlywed Game! Raffles tables and silent auction. Green and Gold Revue an all school variety
show, full of talent and fun! Everyone is invited to this fun community event. Happy birthday to Dorothy Martindale,
Carolee Selby Frazier and Ed Mantei April 17, Marissa Stansbury, Robbie Robinson, Merl Edwards, and Janice Wagner April 18, Kevin Frazier, Richard Buckholz April 19, Hannah McArthur April 20, Brad Bell,
Penny Ott, Doug Frazier and Davey Livermore April 21. Happy anniversary to Ken and Mary Germain April 16, and to Harry and
Cheryl Stephenson April 19. Codolances go to the family of longtime Garnet resident, Kenneth "Bud"
Weger, 87, who passed away Wednesday, April 7. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Wednesday
April 14, at 11 a.m. Jean Salter, of Engadine, spring burial will be held at the Engadine Cemetery. Friday, April
16, at 1:30 a.m. spring burial for Effie Sulcer, will be held at the Engadine Cemetery. Friday May 14, 10 a.m. spring internment for Gilbert
Matchinski, will be held in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Friday, May 14, at 11 a.m. spring burial for Hilda Klobucher will be held in the Engadine
Cemetery. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2010
Hello everyone, what a wonderful spring break we had! Everywhere we went people
had smiles on their face, the sunshine sure does a body good! April 8, the annual Engadine school Winter Sports Banquet will be
held at the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club, located just East of Engadine, starting at 7 p.m. For more information please call the
school at (906) 477-6449. There will be a Rural Health Clinic at the Engadine Schools, Friday, April 9, this has been on going throughout
the year, if you've missed the previous ones or have questions please call the school at (906) 477-6449. April 12, the
Engadine school will have their monthly board meeting in Rexton starting at 7 p.m. Mrs. Poole Art Class will be held in the Engadine
library from 3:30 until 4:30, April 12 and again on April 19. There will be an all class reunion planning meeting at the Engadine school starting
at 7 p.m. on April 12, go in the main door of the school, by the library. Anyone who would like more information or would
like to help is encouraged to attend. Friday, April 16, the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner will be held
at the American Legion in Newberry. "Unity in Our Community" is the theme with cocktails starting at 5:30 p.m.,
dinner at 6:30 p.m., awards and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment this year provided by Mike Ridley, singer and comedian.
For more information please call the chamber at (906) 293-5562. The twenty-second annual spring flig at the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, at
Whitefish Point, Paradise, will be held Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25. Workshop, keynote speaker, birding experiences
and a banquet will be held. Everyone is invited. The Three Lakes Area Fireworks council presents the fourth annual "Spring
50's/60's and 70's Dance Night", April 17, at Tony's Whitefish Inn in Curtis, from 7 p.m until 11 p.m.
Hoola hoop, dance contest best era costume, 50/50 raffle and more. Music provided by Monique. Tickets are $5. dollars advance and
$6. dollars at the door. Tickets available at Tony's Whitefish Inn and the Village Market in Curtis. Condolences
go to the family of Maxine "Max" Hart, 68, of Dafter, who passed away suddenly at Northern Michigan Hospital
in Petoskey, March 25. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time! Happy birthday
to Chris Becker and Dave Ionetz April 8, Alex King, Zach King, Velma Chaffin and Ed Freed April 9, Logan Miller April 10,
Liz Gribbell April 11, Greg Webb II and Tom Prater Sr. April 12, Mike Butkovich, Roy Metcalf Sr. and Gabrielle Campbell April
13. Ruth Brown, Ron Weger and Geoff VanHise, April 14 and to Brent and Brain Wachter and Duncan MacArthur April
15. Happy anniversary to Lester and Kathy Livermore April 9, Roy and Janis Butkovich April 11 and to Daniel and Heidi
Shoemaker April 13. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF April 2, 2010
Happy Easter Everyone! I think the Easter Bunny
is hopping to a new step this year, with the beautiful weather we're getting! It's it wonderful!
The
Engadine class of 1980 is planning their 30 year class reunion, this summer, July 3. Bob Montgomery has put a lot of time into planning
this and it sounds like it's going to be a fun time for all. If you graduated in the class of 1980 from Engadine and you
haven't heard from Bob yet, or have questions, please give him a call for details at (586)778-2365. Be sure to get some of your old pictures together, along with
any copies of the Eagles Cry and bring them along.
There will be a Health Fair,
Saturday, April 17 at the Garfield
Township Hall in Engadine, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Something for the whole
family!
There will be an open house and kindergarten round up Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Three Lakes academy, located
at W17540 Main Street, in Curtis. Phone (906)
586-6631 for more information.
Friday, April 16, the Newberry Area Chamber
of Commerce will hold their annual dinner at the American Legion in Newberry. "Unity
in Our Community" is the theme with cocktails starting at 5:30 p.,m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. with awards and entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment this year will be provided by Mike Ridley, singer-comedian. For
more information call the chamber office at 906-293-5562.
Hope to see you there!
Friday, April 23 through Sunday,
April 25, it's the 22nd Annual Spring Fling at the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory at Whitefish Point, in Paradise. Workshops, keynote speaker,
birding experiences and a banquet will be held. Everyone is welcome!
Condolence's go out to the family
of Ruby Gehrett, 84, of Curtis, who passed away March 21, she was greatly love and will be missed by all, please
keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Condolence's also go out to
the family of Harold Derusha, 73, a lifelong Rexton area resident, who passed away peacefully at his home surrounded
by his family, Wednesday, March 24. He was a kind loving man, who will be missed by all.
Happy
birthday to Danny Price, Gregg Belleville, Ron Weger, and Carl Butkovich April 1, Keith Wachter and Duncan MacArthur II April 2, April Franklin, Junior Hood aND Jessica Clark April 3, Simon Bigger and Chad Gouza Jr. April 4, Tom palo, Crystal Nygard, Yvonne Maison, Cheyenne Bigelow, Ronetta
Shoemaker and Benjamin Formolo April 5,
Krista Haapala, Don Wachter, Brandi Slack, Karen Frazier and Javon Nygard April 6, Lucas Frazier April 7, and to Chris Becker and Dave Ionetz April 8.
Happy
anniversary to Lester and Kathy Livermore April
9.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK OF MARCH 26, 1010
Hello everyone! I hope your week is going great, mine is getting better, I appreciate all the phone
calls. For those wondering, I had my gallbladder out last week, I was in great care at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
with Doctor Armstrong and his staff, I wasn't worried or concerned at any time! It's great to have such a wonderful
doctors so close to home!
Engadine Soccer Association registration, for the 2010 season will
be held on March 25 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Newberry school. Boys and girls who are age 5 by December 1, 2010 through age 16 may sign up. Early bird registration deadline is March 25. Players registering
after April 4, will be put on a waiting
list without guarantee of playing. Contact Diane at 906-477-6505 or Nicole at 906-595-7339
with any questions.
The Erickson Center for the Arts will present a "Carving Class",
by local carver, Margie and Jim Wicks, April
6, 8, 13, 20, 22, 27 and 29. Choose either evening or afternoon, three hour sessions. Class size is limited, cost is
just $30. dollars. Project will be Topical Fish. Please call 906-586-9974 to register.
Everyone is
invited to attend the Easter Cantata, "The Triumhs of His Grace", by Marty Parks.
The program will be held Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Newberry United Methodist Church
in Newberry and again on Sunday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine.
Directed by Vicki Potvin, accompanied by Barbara English. Sponsored by the Wildwood Mennonite Church.
Everyone is welcome to the McMillan United Methodist Church, all
you can eat fish fry, Friday, March 26, at the Columbus Town Hall in McMllan, starting at 4 p.m. Serving fish, potatoes, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls, dessert and
beverages. Donation is just $8. dollars, there will also be a bake sale available!
Deep
condolences go out to the family of Martha "Mardee" Klusmeyer, 86, of Curtis, who passed away Friday morning March
19. Mardee will always be remembered and loved, I am very blessed to have known her! Please keep her husband, children,
family and many friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Former
Gould City native, Jeannette O'Neil, son Andrew Elsenheimer, age 15 was diagnosed
with A.L.L. (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia) on January 14, 2010. He is being treated at
Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital in Grand
Rapids. He is now at home at 4616 Elliott Road in Buckley, Michigan 49620. He is currently finishing
up his radiation treatments, but will continue to receive Kemo Therapy for several months. He is a student at Traverse City Academy, but has been unable to attend school
much since January. Jeannette graduated with the Engadine class of 1980, I'm sure she and her family would greatly
appreciate hearing from her friends back here, she is such a wonderful person, thoughts and prayers are truely welcome,
along with cards or letters!
Happy birthday to Erica Germain
and Hannah Fettig March 25, ClydePlue, Elisha Ionetz and Kendal Petoskey March 26, Dana Goudreau March 27, Jay King March
28, Shelly Formolo March 29, Tony Martis, Robert Franklin, and Bev Stephenson March 30, Abigail
Albrecht, Dave Frazier, Sr., Phil Standring and Mary Russo March 31.
Happy anniversary to Robert and Cheryl Franklin March 28.
Enjoy your time home with your children, as the Engadine schools will have spring break starting
Monday, March 29 through Tuesday April 6,
where school will resume as normal on that day.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2010
Hello everyone, our weather continues to be very nice, with above normal temperatures, but this weekend may bring
us back to reality with cooler weather, hopefully Mother Nature will remember the first day of spring is March 20 and
will go easy on us. We can't complain, March did come in like a lamb!
Congratulations
to a wonderful couple, Beth and Travis Tryon, who tied the knot, March 10. They are a wonderful couple and a lifetime
of happiness goes out to them!
There will be a Cops and Robbers basketball game at the Engadine
school, Friday, March 19 starting at 6:30
p.m. Everyone is invited for this fun game, for more information please contact the school at (906) 477-6449.
The Engadine
high school senior class will be having a Schwan Sale, at the Engadine school, Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m .until
3 p.m., please support our local kids raise money. For more information contact the school.
Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, starting at 7 p.m. both evenings, it's the "Yooper Home Companion" at the Erickson Center, in Curtis. A presentation of The Portage Players. It's
guaranteed to be a fun evening filled with music,skits and jokes featuring music by Jeff Guenther and Dan Flesher. Ticket
donation is $10 (adults) and $8 (children 12 and under). For more information call 906-586-9974.
The 28th Annual Woodchoppers Ball will be held on Saturday, March 20, at the American Legion Hall on M-123 Newberry.
Roast beef dinner including dessert will be served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Dinner Tickets are $10. and must be purchased by March 19. Dance
to live music by “Log Jammers” from 7
p.m. until 11 p.m. Dance admission is $5. at the door. Raffle tickets, chain saw, hand quilted comforter,
cord of fire wood (cut and split). For tickets and more information please phone Don or Thelma Kimbler 906-293-3818 or Rose Anderson 906-293-5777.
There will be a benefit
for Zachary and Janaya Newton, children of Beth Lambert, who lost her battle with cancer, December 28, 2009. All proceeds
will go into a trust fund for the children. The benefit will be held this Saturday, March 20 at the Sidetracks Bar in Cooks, Michigan. Chicken dinner special from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The Country Roses will be performing at 7 p.m. followed by Lost Cause at 9 p.m. There will also be silent auctions and 50/50 drawings.
Everyone is welcome to the Manistique Lakes Lions Club all you can eat pancake brunch, Sunday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the Community Building in Curtis. Free
breakfast for children age 10 and under with a paying adult. Adults are just $5. dollars and Children is $3. dollars. A bake
sale will be available also!
Condolences go to the family of former Engadine resident, Effie Sulcer, 95, of Lansing, who passed away Thursday afternoon March 11. Please
keep her family and friends in your prayers.
Condolences also go out to
the family of Donald Moisio, Sr., 70, a lifelong resident of the Newberry area, who passed away March 10. Please keep
his wife, Darline and their family in your prayers.
Happy birthday to Gene Beaudoin,
Dave Kovar, Howard Hood, Gracie Oven and Mark Leveille March 19, Wanda Kovar March 20, Margie Beaudoin, Brandy VanHise and
Mary Ellen Stephenson March 21, Madison King and Payton Butkovich March 22, Jonah Miller March 23, Jim Oven and Terry Gouza
March 24, and to Erica Germain and Hannah Fettig March 25. Happy belated birthday to Brian Webb
who celebrated his birthday March 12.
Happy anniversary to anyone celebrating their special day this
week.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19, 2010 NEWS
We're have way through
the month of February, already! This month always has so much going on, I think people know that outdoor activities are at
it's peak and after this month ends, spring is right around the corner.
The
fun and great music continues at the Erickson Center in Curtis, with this Thursday, February 18, featuring Michelle Chenard. Ticket donation are just $7. dollars and
are available at the door. For more information or questions please call (906) 586-9974.
Friday, February 19, the Engadine Band Boosters are holding
a fish fry in the Engadine School Cafeteria from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The cost is just $7. dollars for age 12 and older, $4.
dollars age 3 to 11 and under age 2 is free.
It's time again for the annual Top of the Lake Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride in Naubinway. This year is their eighteenth
show! Starting Friday, February 19, a breakfast ride leaves Naubinway at 9 a.m. Friday afternoon riders will enjoy a ride, bonfire and "Hus-Ski Hustle". Saturday, February 20, the show will be
held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Naubinway, with
food booths and swap area. Banquet will go from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., with drawings and auctions. Registration will be held
at the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway. For more information please call Charlie or Marilyn Vallier at (906) 477-6192 or 477-6298.
The Helen Newberry Joy Hospital will be holding
a community health screening, Tuesday, February
23, from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. at the Manistique lakes Family Clinic in Curtis. There will be a cholesterol, blood sugar,
BMI and blood pressure testing. For more information call Deb Doyle at (906) 293-9130.
The fourth annual Mike Maki Predator Challenge, hunting competition, will be held, Friday, February
19 through Sunday February 28. Check
in time is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the American Legion, closing at 2 p.m., prizes at
3 p.m. For more information or to register for the competition, please call Chuck Johnson at (906) 293-3971 or stop by the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce office located
on the corner of M123 for a registration form. Proceeds benefit the Mike Maki Scholarship Fund.
Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss
the fun time at this years Millecoquin Lake Winter Carnival, Saturday, February 27, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Hiawatha Club Recreation Building, located
at the southeast corner of Lake Millecoquin, north of H40, near Engadine. Everyone will enjoy the fun winter activities with
concessions, games, skating, poker run, snowmoibile radar run, predator hunt, fishing contest, dog sled rides, drawings, chili
cook-off and lots of fun! If you have questions or to register please call (906) 477-6592.
Gould City has lost two wonderful people over the past couple
weeks, Fred Gunders, 85, of Gould City, who passed away February 8 and Beatrice Tobias, 88, of Gould City, who
passed away February 13, please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.
Happy birthday to Joe Weber February 18, Doc Belleville, Nicole Clark and Chris Nygard February 19, Michael Butkovich February 22, Gary St.Andre February 23, Tonda Frazier February
25, and to Kelly Gribbell February
26.
Happy
anniversary to Don and Cathy Butkovich February
20, Russ and Sally Schultz and to Charlie and Marilyn Vallier February 24.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK
OF FEBRUARY 5, 2010 News
Hello everyone, we're
finely into the second and shortest month of the year! I am ready for spring! We can't complain about shoveling,
this year, but the bitter cold weather really makes a body ache!
Condolences go to the family of Julia Archambeau, life long resident of Engadine, who passed away January 31. Julia
was married 59 years to her loving husband, Raymond, they have three children, Debra, James and David. Funeral services
will be held in the spring, June 12,
at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. in Engadine. Julia was deeply loved by all and will be dearly missed, please
keep the family in your prayers.
If you have
a case of cabin fever then don't miss the Winter Fest at Tahquamenon
Falls State Park, this Saturday,
February, 6, from 12 noon until 8 p.m. at the Upper
Falls, north of Newberry on M-123. This is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the beauty of Tahquamenon Falls in the winter. Guided snowshoe hikes
will be held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.,
lantern-lit ski and stroll from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m., a winter campfire, classic snowmobile display and other activities will be offered. Snowshoes may be
checked out at no additional cost. For more information contact the park at 906-492-3415.
Saturday,
February 6, starting at 10 a.m. it's the 42nd
Soo 500 Snowmobile Race, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This annual 500 mile oval endurance race and this year the addition of Sno-Cross racing, will both being held
at the historical I-500 track site, same time, on their own tracks. Snowmobile enthusiasts can enjoy both events for
one low entry price of $15.00.
The UnValentines Tour of Songs and Tales of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak,
Dysfunction and Revenge, will take place at the Erickson Center for the Arts, in Curtis, Friday, February 12, at 7 p.m. Featuring Jamie-Sue Seal, John Lantini,
Andre Villoch and Dave Boutette. Tickets are available online at www.jamminround.com for $10 or at the door for $12.
A Guided Snowshoe Hike will be held at 1 p.m. and again
at 3 p.m. and a Lantern Lit Ski and Stroll from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., will be held Saturday, February 13, at the Tahquamenon Falls
State Park, Upper Falls, M-123 north of Newberry. A limited number of snowshoes are available to borrow. Call 906-492-3415
for more information.
Cabin Fever
Saturday, February 13, in Grand Marais! Join them for fun and food as they celebrate with snowmobile and snowshoe poker
runs, a Chili Cook-Off, cardboard sled competition, snowman building contest and more. For more information please call 906-494-2447.
Mark your calendar, you don't want to miss the Eighteenth Annual
Top of the Lake Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride, in Naubinway, Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20. Friday Breakfast Ride leaves Naubinway at 9 a.m. Friday afternoon Ride, Bonfire and "Hus-Ski Hustle". Saturday, the Antique and Vintage
Snowmobile Show is from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be food booths and a swap area. Banquet will be held from
4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., with
drawings and auctions. For more information please call Charlie or Marilyn at 906-477-6192 or 906-477-6298 or email vallierc@pngusa.net.
Registration will be held at the Top Of The Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway.
Happy birthday to Kevin Dennis, Ginger Price and Bruce Hammill February
4, Sherry MacArthur February 5, Dylan
Frazier February 7, Sung Hart February 8, and to Stacy Jackson February 10.
Happy anniversary to Smokey and Dani Rutledge February 6, and to ed and Becky Freed February 11.
Happy belated anniversary to Becky and Brady Baker of Gould City, who celebrated their 14th
anniversary February 2.
Until
next time, take care!
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WEEK OF January 29, 2010
Condolences go out to the family of Madelene (Jackie) Sieling, formerly of Engadine, who passed away January 16, in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, at her son, Andy's home. She will be laid to rest in the Engadine cemetery in the spring.
Jackie is survived by her children Karen Hill, Andrea Linck, Pam Kleeman, Andy Laning, Gary Laning and Jon Sieling. Please
keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Jean Salter, age 65 of Engadine, passed away unexpectedly
at her home January 22. She was a wonderful caring woman, who will be greatly missed and always loved! Please keep her husband
Eugene, family and the many friends in your thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Condolences
go to the family of Charles Schroeder, 81, who was a resident of Naubinway for the past 20 years, passed away Thursday,
January 21. Please keep his wife, Jean and their family in your prayers.
Congratulations to Joe Freeman,
of Engadine, who has had an exciting month of January, so far! He became a great grandpa, twice, as where his grandson, Michael
and wife Deanna Cottle had their first child, Saundra Patricia Cottle, born January 4. Then Joe's grand daughter, Meggan
and her husband Raymond Morrison had their third child, Ethan Wesley, born January 24.
The Engadine
School will be holding their Court Warming, Tuesday,
February 2. For more information please contact the school. There will be no school for Engadine students, February
8, for winter break, and also on February
9, for staff in service day.
The fifth annual Valentines Dinner Dance, will be held Saturday, February 6 at 5 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church in Manistique. Dinner, dancing, non alcoholic beverages will be included in the ticket price. For tickets
or more please call Bob or Judi at 906-341-6507
or Christi at 906-286-3521. Tickets
are also available at Manistique Radio
Center. Advance sales only. Sponsored by the Manistique Area Kiwanis.
There will be a free community
meal, January 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.
at the Engadine United Methodist Church located at W13970 Park Street, in Engadine. Along with a wonderful meal, the Gibson's
Siberian Express Kennel of Germfask will be bringing a team of dogs for all to see and visit.
Don't
miss the twenty fourth annual Ice Fishing Derby, Saturday January 30 and Sunday, January 31 at Indian Lake, Manistique. Sponsored by Top O' Lake Sport Shop. Registration deadline is 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 30. Many prizes and fun for
the whole family. Tickets available at Top O'Lake Sport Shop. Fish registration station located on Evergreen Drive (Danielson's Landing).
Curtis Winter Carnival is right around the corner,
Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. on the ice in downtown Curtis. Many events are planned for young and old alike, including the fabulous fire
works at dusk. Sponsored by Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park hosts winter festival. Saturday, February 6 from 12 noon until 8 p.m. at the Upper Falls parking area. Winter
Festival events include an antique snowmobile display, guided snowshoe hikes, free snowshoes rental, hot cocoa
by the campfire and evening lantern lit cross country skiiing, plus much more! A Lantern lit skiing will also take place very
Saturday in February at the Upper Falls The hikes begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., while the skiing
takes place from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The winter festival activities are all free of charge, but each motor vehicle entering a state
park or recreation area must display a motor vehicle permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Tahquamenon Falls
State Park, located at 41382 West M123, Paradise. Phone 906-492-3415 for more information.
Saturday, February 6, it's time for the
forty-second Soo 500 Snowmobile Race, in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. The annual 500 mile oval
endurance race and this year the addition of Sno-Cross racing, both will be held at the I-500 track site, same time, on their
own tracks. Green flag drops at 10 a.m.
Erickson Center for the Arts,
in Curtis, announces their first annual North of 45 Retreat for Writers. The retreat is open to writers of any style, and
will be held at Chamberlin's Ole Forrest Inn, on the southeast shore of Big Manistique Lake in Curtis. For more
information or to register, plaease contact Kelly Chamberlin at 906-586-6000, you may also check on the Internet at www. ericksoncenter.orgHappy birthday to Benjamin Wyse, Devon Derusha and Delores Fuller January 28, Andrea Miller, Deb Miller, Roger Berry
I, and Father Tim Hruska January 29,
Bill Hanson, Bryce Zdebski and our wonderful daughter in law Sarah Freeman January 30, Elizabeth Clemens January 31, Maggie Leveille, Flora McEvers, Michael Smith,
Mandy Butkovich and Gracey Freed February
1, James Shaum, Julian Crawford, Kevin Weber and Sarah Bomber February 2, Shantel Kovar and Frank Dailey February 3, and to Kevin Dennis, Ginger Price, Bruce Hamil and Tim Darknell February 4.
Happy
anniversary to anyone who will be celebrating this week.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2010
Hello everyone, I hope this week finds everyone doing well. If cabin fever is getting
the best of you, try to get out and enjoy some of the happenings in our area and remember the first day of spring is only nine
weeks away! Condolences
go to the family of Archie "Rob" Hutchinson, Sr., 63, a longtime resident of McMillan, who passed away at
his home Monday, January 4. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Condolences go to the family of Harry Yale, Sr., 76, of Gould
City, who passed away January 4. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Fish Fry every Friday serving from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Elks Club on Walnut Street in Manistique. Dining
room open to the public. Members and guest are also welcome to drop in to the lounge for karaoke starting at 7 p.m. by Jill
Johnson. The Diabetic Support Group will
meet, Thursday, January 14, in
the Huron Conference room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided, Let’s get physical,
keeping active in the New Year, Will be the presentation presented by Lynn Kihm and Marli Carlson.
The Newberry Elks club will hold Men’s Stag
night and steak fry, Thursday, January
14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, January 15, the Newberry Elks club will have Perch
for their Friday night special as
well as Regular Menu items, everyone is welcome to attend.
It’s Pizza night again at the Newberry Eagles Club, located at 12020
highway M28, Tuesday, January 19.
Pizza will be served from 4 p.m. until
8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information please call 906-293-8674. American Legion Garden Post 545 and Garden Old-Timers
welcomes everyone to an all you can eat breakfast at the Garden Community Hall, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday, January 17. The first and third Sunday of each month,
everyone is invited for a delicious all you can eat breakfast from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the VFW Post 4420, located at North
Maple Street in Manistique. Take out and delivery available. Call 906-341-6793 for more information. Saturday,
January 16 it's preschool story time, at the Engadine Library, for children age
2 to school age. This is always a fun time for children, please mark your calendar, you don't want them to miss this! There will be a chili cook
off, Saturday, January 16 starting at 6 p.m.
at the Elk's Lodge in Manistique. Live music from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. 50/50 raffle, silent auction and cash prizes. Everyone is welcome to the Manistique
Lions Club all you can eat Pancake brunch, Sunday, January 17, serving from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the community building in Curtis. A bake sale will
be available also. Free breakfast for children age 10 and under with a paying adult. The General Federated Women's Club,
Newberry, will meet Tuesday, January 19,
at the Newberry Assisted Living Community at 2 p.m. Members will play bingo with the residence.
A short business meeting will follow the games and refreshments. Members may bring cookies
for refreshments. Regrets should be called to Sandra Caswell or contact Phyllis Overhiser at 906-293-3786. Saturday,
January 23, children up to age 2 are invited to the Engadine Library for an infant and toddler playgroup
and story time, starting at 11 a.m. If you have any questions please contact the library at 906-477-6449 and ask for the library. Thursday, January 21, starting at 3 p.m. there will be a Special Olympics Snowmobile
Run and EUP Winter Games, at the Newberry
Eagles Club, 12020 M-28, East of Newberry. Hosted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Newberry. Hulbert
Haulers, who support the EUP Special Olympics, will be in attendance to cheer on and
give snowmobile rides to the athletes. Dinner follows at 5 p.m. at the Eagles Club. The family of Vides King invites you to an open house, Saturday, January 23 in celebration
of her 90 birthday. Join them from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Naubinway Pavilion building. The Cancer
Support Group in Newberry are meeting again. Meetings are held on the 2 and 4 Wednesday of each month
from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Meetings
are held at the Webber and Dever Offices in the basement of the Pathways building in Newberry.
College
bound students and their parents are invited to attend the annual college financial aid
awareness meeting on Tuesday, January 19
at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Tahquamenon Area Schools. A Lake Superior State University
Financial aid office representative will present and discuss the 2010 free application for federal student aid, FAFSA.
For more information call the Newberry High School Guidance Office at 906-293-3243. Happy birthday to Brian Frazier, Carrie
Sadler, Josh Ott and Bub Taylor January 14,
Annette Clark, Richard Miller, Shawn Clark, Sally Frederick and Jessica Staffan January 15, Zachary Thomas Frazier January 16, Terry Bennett, Betty Mantei, Jill Sadler, Jason
Ionetz, Walter Frederick and Heidi Shoemaker January
17, Kathy Ocko, Michael Bartholomew, Matthew Ocko and Helen Hauser January 18, Keleb Kerbersky, Sarah Burton, Mary Ocko and Eli Germain January 19, Dorothy Perkin January 20, and to Vides King and Lonnie Wyse January 22. Happy anniversary to anyone who may be celebrating their special day this week. Until next time, take care! ---------------------------
WEEK of Oct. 24, 2009
Condolences go out to the family of Einar Strom, of Engadine, who passed away October 8.
He was a wonderful, kind gentleman, who will be deeply missed in our community and by his loving family! Please keep his wife
Pauline and children in your thoughts and prayers! Wildwood Mennonite Church Venture Club Members and United Methodist
All Stars Members will collect can goods in the Engadine area to benefit the West Mackinac Pantry, Wednesday, October 28 from 3:30 until 5 p.m. Please support
the pantry and the children's efforts to contribute to the community by having your donations ready. Thursday, October 24, with a 9:30 a.m. registration, it's the Thirty-ninth
Annual Elks Hoop Shoot Competition at the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium. Sponsored by the Newberry Elks
Lodge. Contestants are asked to be accompanied by an adult and also have a copy of their proof of age. Contestants
must be 8 years old as of April 1, 2010
and cannot reach the age of 14 prior to April 1, 2010 in order to compete in this year’s competition. If you have any
questions call Chris at (906) 293-8651
or Hondo at 293-5851.
Saturday,
November 7, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. It's the nineteenth Annual Newberry Christmas Craft Show & Bazaar at the Newberry Community Building Basement (McMillan Township
Hall, 2 blocks north of Tahquamenon Area Schools on Main Street). Crafts, holiday decorations,
jewelry, baked goods, art work, antiques and collectibles. There will be many unique craft items and gifts. Table rental is
available by calling (906) 293-5621.
The Cancer Support Group in Newberry is meeting again. Meetings are held 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. Happy birthday to Leroy Frazier and Bill Edwards October 22, Logan Vallier and Sally Schultz October 23, Sherri Butkovich, Mia Oberle and Mallory Ramelis
October 24, Michelle Oberle, Brianna
Gouza and Michael Freed October 25,
Margaret Buckholz, Colin Leveille and Carol Norman October 27, and to Erika Frazier, Matt Butkovich and Jenna Leveille October 29. Happy anniversary to Kirk and Jenny Miller October 29. Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of Oct. 17, 2009
Hello everyone,
as I'm sitting here writing this column, October 12, the snow is falling! I'm not ready for this, yet! Will someone
please have a talk with Mother Nature, I think she must be getting 'some timers', where she forgets "some
times" that it's too early for snow! The Friends of the Engadine Library group will be meeting Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. This
meeting will be held in the Engadine Library meeting room. All interested persons are invited to attend. Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, there will be an Harvest Festival, with autumn camping at the Lower Tahquamenon
Falls State Park, located North of Newberry. Friday Night Fright! Pumpkin carving, site decorating, costume contest and trick-or-treating.
Phone 906-492-3415 for more details. Saturday, October 17, starting at 7
p.m. there will be a "Stonecross" featuring Susan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler, at the Erickson
Center for the Arts, located in Curtis. Performing original and traditional Irish, Celtic and Americana music. Ticket
donation: $10. dollars; tickets available at the door. Thursday, October 24, it's the
39th Annual Elks Hoop Shoot Competition at the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium, in Newberry, 9:30 a.m. registration. Sponsored by the Newberry
Elks Lodge. Contestants are asked to be accompanied by an adult and also have a copy of their proof of age. Contestants
must be 8 years old as of April 1, 2010
and cannot reach the age of 14 prior to April 1, 2010 in order to compete in this year’s competition. If you have any
questions call Chris at 293-8651 or Hondo at 293-5851. Happy birthday to
Allison Priskorn, Charlie Buckholz and Dalton Zdebski October 15, Dave Frazier jr. and Rich Barstow October 16, Sarah Wyse,
Anne Salzeider, Darrell Sadler, Ashley Butkovich and Drew Frazier October 17, Linda Livermore and Heather Wyse October
18, Kayla Miller October 19, Andrew Ocko, Kathy Livermore and my wonderful niece Tia Miller October 20, Shalan Kovar and Ellen
Wagner October 21, and to Leroy Frazier
and Bill Edwards October 22. Happy anniversary to Tim and Laurie Wyse October 15, Chad and Melissa Gouza October 16, Gregg and to Cheryl
Belleville and Greg and Roberta Moore October 19.
Friday, October 16, meet the Engadine
Senior Class of 2010 and attend a fish fry to support their class trip to Florida at the Veterans Hall in Engadine, from
4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The cost will
be by donation.Saturday, October 17, the Luce
West Mackinac Fair Board will hold an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in
the Newberry Community Building Basement. The cost is $6.00 per person 13 and older, $3.00 age 6 to 12 years,and children
under 5 eat free. They will serving Pancakes, Bacons, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Hash
Browns, Scrambled Eggs, Milk, Juice & Coffee. There
will be a Pampered Chef “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Fundraiser for Luce County Chapter at Zellar’s
Village Inn from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17. There will be door
prizes, snacks, and free product demonstration. All money raised stays local. You can also order online at
www.pameredchef.biz/stevetaylor Host Gloria Crippen.
Monday, October 19, there will
be TOT Time at the Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center in Newberry, starting
at 10 a.m. the theme will be 'Cut and
Tear Paper'. This is for all children age 5 and under, children must be accompanied by a parent or an
adult caregiver. TOT Time is sponsored by Great Parents - Great Start Program in collaboration with EUP Great Start Parent
Program. Monday, October 19, the Newberry
Cribbage League will begin at 7 p.m. at the American Legion. Players should be above 18 years of age and this is a non smoking environment. Call 293-1602 if you would like to sign up or if you have questions.
The General Federated
Women’s Club of Newberry will meet, Tuesday, October 20, for their Membership Luncheon at The Triangle Restaurant at
12 noon. Bob Fyvie will be the guest speaker. Regrets should be called to Lillian Teske, hostess or Cele Halbach co-hostess. Saturday, October 17, the Luce West Mackinac Fair Board will hold an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast
from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Newberry Community Building Basement. The cost is $6.00 per person
13 and older, $3.00 age 6 to 12 years,and children under 5 eat free. They will serving Pancakes,
Bacons, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Hash Browns, Scrambled
Eggs, Milk, Juice & Coffee. There will be a Pampered Chef “Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer” Fundraiser for Luce County Chapter at Zellar’s Village Inn from 10 a.m. until
2 p.m. Saturday, October 17. There will be door prizes, snacks, and free product demonstration.
All money raised stays local. You can also order online at www.pameredchef.biz/stevetaylor Host Gloria Crippen.
Monday, October 19, there will
be TOT Time at the Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center in Newberry, starting
at 10 a.m. the theme will be 'Cut and
Tear Paper'. This is for all children age 5 and under, children must be accompanied by a parent or an
adult caregiver. TOT Time is sponsored by Great Parents - Great Start Program in collaboration with EUP Great Start Parent
Program. Monday, October 19, the Newberry
Cribbage League will begin at 7 p.m. at the American Legion. Players should be above 18 years of age and this is a non smoking environment. Call 293-1602 if you would like to sign up or if you have questions.
The General Federated
Women’s Club of Newberry will meet, Tuesday, October 20, for their Membership Luncheon at The Triangle Restaurant at
12 noon. Bob Fyvie will be the guest speaker. Regrets should be called to Lillian Teske, hostess or Cele Halbach co-hostess. Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of Oct. 10, 2009
Hello
everyone, it's just the second week of October and the weather report is saying even colder for this weekend. I'm
not looking forward to winter, but theres no stopping it. Deep condolences go out to
the family of Shelly Brow, age 40, who passed away unexpectedly September 30. Please keep her loving family and many friends
in your prayers during this difficult time. Just a reminder to be sure you attend the "Dig Pink"
volleyball game this Thursday, October
8, 6 p.m. at the Engadine High School. This is a charity volleyball game between
Engadine Eagles Girls and Newberry Indians Girls to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Volleyball game, raffles,
activities, breast cancer information. Sponsored by Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Naubinway Family Health Clinic-Mackinac
Straits Health Care System. Saturday, October 10, it's
the fourteenth annual Harvest Moon Ball at the Erickson Center in Curtis, cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Nine Mile Smile Band will be playing all evening.
For more information please call (906) 586-3700. The local Girl Scouts are putting on a "Trunk or Treat", October 29, at the MBank parking lot, in Newberry.
All area children, under 10 years of age, are invited. Please call Mindy for more information at (906) 293-3477 after 5 p.m. The Newberry Elks Lodge will hold
their 39th annual Elks Hoop Shoot competition, Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m. at the J.L. DeCook gymnasium, registration is at 9:30 a.m. Contestants are asked to be accoupanied by an adult and to have a copy
of their proof of age. Contestants must be 8 years old as of April 1, 2010 and cannot reach the age of 14 prior to April 1, 2010 in order to compete in this year's
competition. If you have any questions please call Chris at (906) 293-8651 or Hondo at (906) 293-5851. The Engadine Naubinway Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a pig
roast, Saturday, October 10, with dinner 5
p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Engadine Veterans' hall. There will be a silent auction, raffles, 50/50 and dancing from
9 p.m. until 12 midnight. Proceeds
will be used to purchase a new Jaws of Life for Garfield Township Fire Department. The cost
is by donation and a cash bar will be available. The Gould City Eagles, Aerie 4483
will have their fifth anniversary of the aeries, Saturday, October 10. All members and thier guests are encouranged and welcome
to attend, the Gould City Eagles is open to the public, everyone is welcome! Food, fun and good fellowship begins at 3 p.m. with music and 50/50 raffles throughout
the day. For more information or if you would like to bring a dish to pass, please call Julie at (906) 477-6959.
Halloween
is just around the corner, this is always a fun time for children, if you have any thing special going on please let
me know, I will be happy to mention it here in this column.
Happy birthday to Christine Ocko October 9, Louie
Oberle October 10, Jennifer Bell October 11, Elmer Brown and Adriane Kovar October 14 and to Allison Priskorn, Charlie Buckholz
and Dalton Zdebski October 15.
Happy anniversary to Charlie and Sheila Fosdick October 8, Rich and Kathy Ocko and Bill and Mary
Edwards October 10, and to Tim and Laurie Wyse October 15.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of Oct. 4, 2009
Photo will be posted
here soon!
Left
to Right in The Photo (Photo By Julie Freeman) Charlie White, Gould City Aerie Trustee, Tom Lahnala, Auxiliary
State Madam President Dee Lahnala, Aerie State Worthy President Rick Sitarz, Cathy Sitarz, LeRoy Hoffman Gould
City Aerie Manager, Sharon Flory, member. Front Row: Julie Freeman Gould City Aerie Secretary.
The
Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Gould City Aerie 4483 were honored with the present of the Michigan State Presidents of the Auxiliary
and Aeries, Sunday, September 27, a luncheon was held in their honor, where members and officers were invited to
join in a meet and greet. It was a nice turn out and a wonderful visit. Julie, Gould City Aerie 4483, secretary said
"Dee, Rick and their spouses are wonderful people, we had a very nice visit! Their itinerary is full and busy over the
next few months, we wish them well on their travels!"
Hello everyone, autumn
weather paid us a visit this week, it's hard to believe it's September already, the summer flew by too quickly, but
hopefully we'll have an Indian
Summer around the corner! Newberry Oktoberfest
will be held Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4. Live music, dancing, logging competition, food, drinks and more
are planned! Dance admission for a 3 day button is $25. dollars or $10. dollars a day. Sunday includes lunch. Age 13 and under
are fee when accompanied by an adult. For more information on the event locations please call the Newberry Chamber of Commerce
at The Engadine Naubinway
Fire Department Auxiliary will have a pig roast, Saturday, October 10, at the Engadine Veteran's Hall, in Engadine. Dinner
5 p.m. until 8 p.m., silent auction,
raffles, 50/50 drawings, dancing 9 p.m.
until midnight. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new Jaws of Life for the Garfield Township Fire
Department. Cost is by donations, cash bar available. The Gould
City Eagles will be having their fifth anniversary of their Aerie 4483, Saturday, October 10 starting at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Good food, fun and fellowship,
music, 50/50 raffles and more is planned. Dishes to pass are greatly appreciated, if you have questions or would like
to help please call Julie at 906-477-6959. Happy birthday to Carole Keller September 1, Jeannie Paquin Donovan
September 2, Charlie Vallier, Laurie Wyse and Tracy Germain September 3, Whitney Frazier, Vince Leveille and Dylan Shoemaker
September 5, Lester Livermore III and Tammy Trammell September 6, William Haapala and Mandy Fuller September 7 and to Darcy
Bigelow September 8. Happy anniversary to
Doug and Tonda Frazier September 1, Don and Annette Clark September 3, Terry and Susie Davis September 5, Louie and Krystal
Oberle and Jim and Amy Zdebski September 7 and to Charlie and Sheila Fosdick September 8. Until next time, take care! _______________________
WEEK of Sept. 27, 2009
The weather continues
to stay nice, even though there are signs of autumn on the trees. The small amount of rain we received wasn't enough to
help with our dry spell, but it's nice to get outside and get the much needed fall time yard work done. The Gould City Eagles, Aerie 4483 will be having an Autumn Fest this Saturday, September 26, starting at 3 p.m. The meal is only $2. dollars for members and $4. dollars for non-members,
good food and great fun is planned! They're open to the public, everyone is welcome! For more information please call
(906) 477-6959. Friday, September 25, Ed Stielstra will present an Iditarod Odyssey 2009 at
the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, the show starts at 6 p.m. and it is free admission. The Engadine Farmers
Market, continues at the Pavilion in downtown Engadine, Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Produce, baked goods
and much more. The first annual Midwest Sled Dog Symposium will be held at the
Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, this Saturday, September 26. Sessions include purebred sled dogs, dog care on the
trail, canine nutrition, tips and tricks and more! $15. dollars advanced registration, $25. dollars day of the event. Children
under 16 are free. Registration begins at 7
p.m. Please call (906) 586-9974
for more information. Curtis Oktoberfest will be held all day, Saturday, September 26, food, drinks, music, vendors will be
available. Free admission. For questions please call (906) 586-3700. The famous "Fiddler Jamboree" will be held at the American
Legion this Saturday, evening, September 26. All non-electrical instruments will be playing. Everyone is welcome to play or
just come and enjoy to the music! Saturday, September 26 there will be an Harvest Festival and auction at the Columbus Township Hall
in McMillan, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Bake sale, auction and food will be sponsored by the McMillan United Methodist Church. The Curtis Farmers Market will be held at the Lion's Den on the corner of main street and Sa-Wa-Quato
street, September 30 and every Wednesday
through October from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Happy birthday to Chris Keller September 24, Betty Stansbury and Ken Dailey
September 25, Anabel Grinnell, Katana Freed, Fred Bryant jr. and Paitten Butkovich September 26, Kylee Baker, Savannah Price
and Ian McArthur September 27, Leanne Frazier and Nicholas Ault September 28, Dave Hanson and Chris Wickey September 29, and
to Carl Gribbell September 30. Happy anniversary to Dan and Megen Hood September 27. Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of Sept. 19, 2009
Hello everyone, what beautiful weather we have had the past couple
weeks! I hope this last for a few more weeks or months! It's pizza night at
the Gould City Eagles, Thursday, September 17. They will also have their famous fish
fry, Friday, September 18, dinners begin at 4
p.m. Everyone is invited. Saturday, September 19, everyone is invited to the Newberry Eagles
Riders Group first annual smoke out at the Newberry Eagles Club. There will be free camping spaces, dinner $6. dollars per
plate, bike games $2.00 to enter, 50/50 raffle. For more information please call (906) 293-8674 or (906) 293-2572. The Tahquamenon Sportsmen's Club will hold their twentieth
annual Whitetails Banquet at the American Legion Hall in Newberry, starting at 6 p.m., Saturday,
September 19. The price of a ticket is $40. dollars per person, this includes an excellent dinner and door prizes. For
tickets call Don at (906) 293-5456
or Jay at (906) 293-8280. The second annual Rock On! With lake Superior Agates will be held at Muskallonge Lake State Park, Saturday, September
19. There will be chances for buying, selling or trading, on site, lapidaries will be cutting and polishing agates. Newberry High School
hosts it's annual college fair, Monday, September 21, numerous admission representatives from universities and colleges
located throughout Michigan will gather in the J.L. DeCook gymnasium to answer questions and
provide information to junior and seniors students, parents and teachers. Students from Engadine, Paradise, and Grand Marais
have also been invited to attend. The college fair is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Please call the Newberry High School
guidance office, (906) 293-3243,
if you need further information. The Gould City Eagles, aerie 4483 will have an Autumn Fest,
Saturday, September 26 starting at 3 p.m.
Everyone is welcome! Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, if possible. For more information, questions or to help volunteer please
call Julie at (906) 477-6959. It's the third annual Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 26 from 12 noon until 8 p.m. in downtown Curtis! For more information call the
Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce at (906)586-3700. Everyone is welcome to the Manistique Lakes Lions Club pancake all you can
eat brunch, Sunday, September 20, serving from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the community building in Curtis. They'll also have a bake sale available! St. John Catholic Church of Garden will hold their annual "Harvest Dinner",
Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Garden Community Building. Serving ham and turkey dinners, plus homemade
pies! It's time to "Dig Pink!" Help the Engadine Eagles
Girls Volleyball Team, pack the place in pink as they compete for a cause, October 8 at 6 p.m., at the Engadine
High School Gymnasium! Enjoy great volleyball action, special activities, raffles, get breast cancer information and
help raise funds and awareness about breast cancer. Support the females in your life and community.
Sponsored by the Naubinway Family Health Clinic, Mackinac Straits Health Care System, and
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Happy birthday to Josh Freed and Roger Shoemaker September
18, Seth Robinson and Stacey Frazier September 19, Janis Butkovich September 21, Aaron Oberle and Jackie Butkovich September
22, Kathleen Krenek, Wanda DeMenter and Brooke Moore September 23, Chris Keller September 24, Betty Stansbury and Ken Dailey
September 25. Happy anniversary to Carl and Cathy Butkovich September 19, and to Chad and Tracy Germain September
21. Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of Sept. 12, 2009
School bells rang last Tuesday at many area
schools, please be sure to give yourself extra time, while traveling in the morning and be alert, as school children
and buses are out and about! Friday, September 11, starting at 7 p.m., there will be a "Night
Golf, at the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club, located just off U.S. 2, Naubinway. All proceeds go to the Top of the Lake Snowmobile
Museum Building Fund. For more information please email Charlie Vallier at vallierc@pngusa.net There will be a Fall Festival, Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m.
until 3 p.m., at the Naubinway Pavilion, located one block south of U.S. 2 in Naubinway. There will be arts, crafts, produce,
food, silent auction and more. On this same day from 8 a.m .until 3 p.m., there will also be a "Top of the Lake Swap
Meet", two blocks south of U.S. 2 in Naubinway. All snowmobiles and ATV's are welcome. There is a $5 dollar admission,
which includes free admission to the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum. There will be
a dinner and silent auction to benefit the "Fallen Heroes War Memorial" in Honor
of Jeremy Depottey at the Newberry Eagles Club Aeries 3701, east of M28, Newberry, Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m. This is hosted by the District 9 Eagles Riders.
Chicken, hamburgers, salads and dessert will be served. The General Federation
of Women's Club, Newberry, will meet Tuesday, September 15, at the Parkview Manor Entertainment Center at 10 a.m. Irene Warren will be the hostess and Karen Dailey the
co-hostess. Regrets should be called to either member. The program "The Road Less Traveled" will presented by Karen
Dailey. The Oktoberfest plans will
be discussed and sign up for the work hours completed. If not able to attend this meeting please call Karen for your assignment.
For more information please call 906-293-3786. The Gould City Eagles, Aerie 4483, is planning a "Autumn Fest", Saturday, September 26, volunteers
and help are greatly appreciated. If you are interested, please call Julie at 906-477-6959. A fun filled family day, with good food, music and more
is planned! Happy birthday to Debbie DeWyse September 10, Sierra Bigelow, Maria Bartholomew and Charlie Fosdick
IV September 11, Mychaela Kerbersky and Jenni Butkovich September 12, Kevin Gouza and Connor Frisch September 14, Tracy Polachek
September 15, and to Jill Priskorn, Jay Clark and Darwin Butkovich September 16. Happy anniversary
to Jeff and Nikki Feneley September 16, and to Rebbecca and Gary Freytag September 17. Until next time,
take care!
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Wkke of Sept. 7, 2009
It's time for school bells to ring, Engadine students will head back to class, Tuesday, September
8. If you don't have a schedule or need information please be sure to get in touch with the school. Congratulations to the Engadine Consolidate School's eight man football team, who won with a score
of 50, at their first game, Saturday, August 29. Keep up the good playing boys, we're proud of you! The Gould City Eagles Aerie 4483 will have pizza night, Thursday, September
3 and their famous fish fry Friday, September 4. Dinners begin at 4 p.m. The Gould City Eagles is open to the public, everyone is welcome!
The Hulbert American Legion Post
393 will have a fish fry, Friday, September 4, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. They will be serving fresh Whitefish and all the fixin's!
Saturday, September 12, it's the "Tenth Annual Fall Fest" at the Naubinway Pavilion, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., there will be food, arts, crafts, bake
sales, food contest featuring peanut butter, silent auction and a snowmobile swap meet at the museum. Tables are available
by calling Ethel at (906) 477-6720
or Jane at 477-6242. There will be a dinner and silent auction, Sunday, September 13
at 2 p.m., to benefit the "Fallen Heroes War Memorial", in honor of Jeremy
Depottey, at the Newberry Eagles Club, Aeries 3701, East on M28, Newberry. Hosted by the District 9 Eagles Riders. The Engadine school
will have an open house, for grades kindergarten through twelfth, Monday, September 14, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. This
is your chance to see the wonderful changes to the school and see what your children are offered. The third annual
Newberry Area "Honoring the Waters Pow Wow", will be held Saturday, September 19 at 1 p.m. with a grand entry and
5 p.m. for the feast. This will be
held at the Newberry Tribal Community Center located at 4935 Zeez-ba-tik drive in Newberry. The public is welcome, for more
information please call (906) 293-8181. There will be an Eagles Riders Group Smokeout, the first annual smokeout is hosted by the Eagles
Post 3701 of Newberry, Saturday, September 19. Free camping space, dinner, bike games, 50/50
raffle. For more information call (906) 293-8674.
Mark your calendar, you don't want to miss the annual Fiddler's Jamboree, September 26, at
the American Legion in Newberry. All
non-electric instruments and everyone is welcome to play or just enjoy! For more information please call the Newberry Chamber
of Commerce at (906) 293-5562. Newberry Oktoberfest
will be held October 2 through October 4 at various locations in Newberry, as the date nears, I'll pass on more information,
in this column. Many fun things are planned for the whole family! For a three day button stop by the Newberry
Area Chamber of Commerce, located on the corner of M28 and M123 or phone (906) 293- 5562. If you haven't been
to the park with your family in awhile, the Newton Township Park in Gould
City is really looking great! It's off the highway, quiet and peaceful, with lots of fun things for the children
to play on, a great picnic area and more! Those who were born and raised here, along with local folks, truely appreciate all
the hard work that goes into keeping the park looking wonderful! Happy birthday
to Joe Perry jr., Mary Frazier, Hugh Chaffin, Shannon Leveille and Sam Norman September 3, Sandy Livermore and Nathanael Miller
September 4, Andrew Davis and Mary Germain September 6, Lacey Bigelow, Nicole Clark and LaDonnah Clark Cardin September 7,
Nicholas Price, Shelby Flatt and Angel Dishaw September 8, Lois Wachter and Cherrie Wachter, Dan DeMenter, Anna Gouza, and
my young great nephew Matthew Miller September 9, and to Debbie DeWyse September 10. Happy anniversary
to Arnie and Julie Bell September 3, Neil and Angie McArthur September 4, Bob and Merle Edwards
September 5, Stu and Barb Hobbs and Chuck and Sue Butkovich September 6, and to James and Esther Shaum September 8. Codolances go to the family of Deb Reno, who passed away unexpectedly, August 23. Before moving
to Manistique, Deb lived in the Curtis area, where she made many friends! She loved her
job as a cashier at Sav-A-Lot foods, in Manistique. Please keep her husband, children, grandchildren, family and
friends in your prayers during this sad time. She will be greatly missed! Labor Day is September 7, and is always
the first Monday in September, it is a creation of the labor movement. We appreciate all the workers for the strength,
prosperity, and well-being of our country! Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of Aug. 29, 2009
A chilly start of the week, gave us a little taste of the upcoming season! Many of us are not ready for
summer to end any time soon! The Luce West Mackinac County Fair will be held August 26 through
August 30. Exhibits, live music, pageants, vendors, contests, crafters, raffles, antiques, inflatables, Mud Drag Races, grandstand
events, pet shows, livestock exhibits and much more is planned! The fairgrounds is located on County Road 408, located three
miles east of Newberry off M28. For
more information please call 906-293-8785. "Dancing with the Stars, Curtis Area Personalities", will be held
at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, Thursday, August 27, from 7:30 p.m. until 11
p.m. Tickets $15 dollars advance, $20 at the door. Call 906-586-9974 for more information. The Curt
Knierim Memorial Golf Outing will be held Saturday, August 29 at 10 a.m., at the Newberry
Country Club. Shotgun start,
4-person best ball scramble. All proceeds support the youth sports programs of Newberry. For more information please call
Jeff Cloutier at 248-410-4589. Dinner and a silent auction to benefit the "Fallen Heroes War Memorial",
will be held Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m., in honor of Jeremy Depottey, at the Newberry Eagles Club Aeries 3701, located
east of M28 in Newberry. Hosted by the District 9 Eagles Riders. Deep condolences
go out to the family of Ed McGuire of Gould City, who passed away August 17, please keep
his wife Gloria and family in your prayers. Happy Birthday to Hillary Kleeman August 27, Mike Kerbersky and
Orrin Shoemaker August 28, Ethan Leveille August 29, Ed Bryant, Darcy King and to our son Travis Freeman August 30, Timothy
Vallier and Jarrett Dailey August 31, Shauni Rutledge and Natasha King September 1, Lindsey Bell, Abigail Miller and Daniel
Shoemaker September 2, and to Hugh Chaffin, Shannon Leveille and Sam Norman September 3. Happy Anniversary
to Keven and Linda Pershinske August 27, Gary and Lynn Moore August 28, Charles and Doris Haapala August 29, Andrew and Mary
Ocko September 2, and to Arnie and Julie Bell September 3. Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of Aug. 22, 2009
Hello everyone, summer is here a little late, but as they say, better late then never! Congratulations to a wonderful couple, Jack and Miz Salter, of Gould City, who
celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary August 18, they were married at The Lady of Lourdes Church in Engadine
in 1951 and have always lived in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Miz grew
up in primarily in Rexton and Manistique; Jack in Gould City. They have lived in Corrine and Gould City their entire marriage, with Jack retiring
from Inland Steel and Miz as the Gould City Postmaster. They
have three children; Gary Salter (wife Brenda) of St. Ignace; Jackie Miller (husband Al) of Corona, AZ; and Dennis
Salter (wife Sherry) of Gould City. Their many grandchildren love them dearly (one grandson serves in the US Air
Force) and they have two great-grandchildren by grandson Jonathan Salter (wife Sarah) who live in Seattle,
WA. Through their many years of marriage, they have traveled to Florida, South Carolina, Canada,
and a few places below the bridge to visit family members. Jack and Miz have always been active in the community. Miz
was a Girl Scout leader, School Board member, and even took piano lessons. Jack helped out neighbors with home projects
as a handyman. They have led a good full life together with many years to come. Don't miss
the second annual "Ride to Bay Mills", Motorcycle and Classic Car Ride for Diabetes, Sunday, August 23, (rain date August 30). Join them for a beautiful 160 mile round trip
tour from Newberry to Bay Mills scenic points of interest, rest and gas stops and lunch at
the Bay Mills Casino. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. until 9:30 at the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital East end parking lot. 9:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. welcome and instructions and the ride begins at 10 a.m. $20 dollars for bike and rider or $20 dollars for car
and driver and $10 dollars for each passenger. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Jim
Brettner at 906-658-3303 or Deborah
Doyle at 906-293-9130. All proceeds
raised will be used in support of the HNJH Diabetes Self Management program. The Curt Knierim
Memorial Golf Outing will be held at the Newberry Country Club,
Saturday, AUgust 29. Shotgun start
at 10 .m., 4 person best ball scramble. All proceeds to support youth sports programs in Newberry. There will be a special
hole in one on a par 3 as well as long drives and closest to the pin for both men and women. Please call for cost and more
information to Jeff at 248-410-4589
or Kevin at 248-259-7898. The Hulbert American Legion Post 393 will have a fish fry, Friday, August
21, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Newberry Elks
club will have perch for their Friday
night special, Friday, August 21, as well as other items. Everyone is invited. The Cancer
Support Group in Newberry is meeting again. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from
7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The meeting are
held at the Webber and Dever Offices in the basement of the Pathways building in Newberry. There will be
a Lumberjack Festival, Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23 at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum in Newberry. Music, vendors
and refreshments will be available on the grounds. Call 906-293-3700 for questions or more information. There will be
an All Veterans Picnic, Sunday, August 23 at the Pines Park, on US2 east of Manistique, beginning
at 12 noon. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, and beverages, plus cotton candy for the kids! If you can please bring a picnic
dish to pass. Prizes for the kids and adults! For more information or questions please call 906-341-6793. The third annual Top of the Lake Swap Meet, will be held Saturday,
September 12 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., two blocks south of US2 in Naubinway. For more information please contact Charlie at
906-477-6192. There will be a four person scramble golf tournament to benefit the Engadine Sports Boosters and all student
athletes, at the Hiawatha Sportsman's Golf Course in Naubinway, Friday, August 21, with
a 5 p.m. shotgun start. To sign up
or more information please contact Sean Bennett at 906-477-6424 or the Course Pro Shop at 906-477-6683. Happy Birthday to Mike Kloburcher and our grand daughter Laney
Puckett August 21, Leta Standring, Roy Butkovich and Phillip Dennis August 22, Drake DeWyse, Loretta Palo and one of my favorite
Gould City people Frank Keller August 23, Andrew Pershinske August 24, Clarence Brown Jr.,
Trenton Kerbersky, Forrest McArthur and Matthew Laverty August 25, Greg Livermore August 26 and to Hillary
Kleeman August 27. Happy Anniversary to our daughter and husband Meggan and Ray Morrison
August 21, Elmer and Diane Albright and Fred and Sarah Burton August 22, Dwight and Brenda Frazier
August 24 and to Keven and Linda Pershinske August 27. Until next time, take care!
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WEEK of AUG. 15, 2009
Hello everyone, it's hard to believe it's August already, this week has brought some well
wanted sun and warmth, something our summer hasn't had much of this year! It's pizza
night, this Thursday, August 13, at
the Gould City Eagles. Pizza is available for anyone, all Eagle members get a discount. The Diabetic Support
Group will meet in the Huron Conference room at the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, Thursday, August 13, from 12 noon until 2
p.m. Lunch will be provided. The presentation topic will be "Who is your partner in your diabetes
health plan?" The Gould City Eagles will have a fish fry, Friday, August 14,
serving from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Everyone
is welcome! The Hulbert American Legion Post 393 will hold a fish fry at the
post from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, August 14. They will serve fresh whitefish, cole slaw, baked beans, potatoes, relish trays and
homemade deserts. The American Legion Post 290, of
Engadine, will hold a fish fry at the AL/VFW Memorial Hall in Engadine, Friday, August 14, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Dinner
includes deep fried whitefish, chicken tenders, french fries,
cole slaw, coffee and other beverages. The cost is just $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. The Newberry Elks Club will have
a turkey and dressing meal, Friday, August 14, everyone is welcome! The McMillan United
Methodist Church is holding a fish fry, Friday, August 14, starting at 4 p.m. at the Columbus Town Hall in McMillan. There will be fish, potatoes, cole
slaw, baked beans, rolls, dessert and beverages. This is all you can eat for just an $8. dollar donation. The Cancer Support Group meets in Newberry the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. and are held at the
Webber and Dever Offices in the basement of the Pathways Building in Newberry. The Erickson Center
for the Arts will present "M*A*S*H 49820", known as "Follywood" at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Wednesday, August 12 in the Erickson Center Park. All free
will donations will benefit the Hoogterp family in memory of their daughter, Jonel. The Engadine Area
Farmer's Market will be open Saturday's throughout the summer and fall, starting at 9 a.m.until 12 noon at the Mill Pond Park Pavilion,
in Engadine. They appreciate everyone who attended the first one, last week, in spite of the rain and windy weather, there
will be more vendors this week with fresh beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, dill, eggs, green
onions, herbs, kale, Krause Farm meats, leaf lettuce, maple syrup, mesclun mix, onions, potatoes, radishes, raspberries,
romaine, spinach, summer squash, swiss chard, tomatoes, zucchini and more including baked goods and natural products! Don't miss the Curt Knierim memorial Golf Outing at the
Newberry Country Club, August 29. Shotgun start four person best ball scramble beginning at 10 a.m. This is a charity event with all proceeds to support the youth sports
programs in Newberry. There will be a special hole in one on par three as well as long drive holes and closest to the pin
for both men and women. The cost is $75. dollars per person that includes 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes and dinner after
wards. If you don't have enough for a four team, they will fill in teams as entries come in. Please mail your entry and
check to Curt Knierim Memorial Gold Outing, in care of Tom Reese, 1503 Country Road 370, McMillan, Michigan 49853. For questions please contact, Jeff Cloutier
at 248-410-4589 or Kevin Knierim at
248-259-7898. Visit this website for
additional information: www.curtknierimmemorial.com
The annual Fiddler's Jamboree will be held at the American Legion in Newberry, September 26. Everyone is welcome to play or just sit and enjoy the
all non-electrical instruments! For more information please contact the Newberry Chamber of Commerce at 906-293-5562. Happy birthday to Kelly Pinter and Larry Wyse August 14, Jon Miller,
Rodney Bigelow, LeAnn Gribbell and Traci Leveille August 15, Jeff Feneley, Jesse Fosdick and Jomay Bomber August 16, Tyler
Bennett, Andrea Everhart, Jack Gribbell and Katie Hobbs August 17, and to Rick Kerridge and Alyssa Feneley August 19. Happy anniversary to Matt and Jennifer Bell and Brian and Cheryl Adams August 14, and to Rick and Laura Frisch
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WEEK OF AUG.&, 2009
Deep condolence's
go to the Hoogterp family, of Engadine, on the unexpected loss of their daughter, Jonel. Services will be held at the
Engadine School, Thursday, August 6, visitation at 2, with service at 3 p.m. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time! Jonel will be greatly
missed and forever loved! Kip and Pam Brandemihl, of Gould City, appreciates everyone, very
much, for the kindness and prayers shown for their son Joe, at his memorial, July 11. Congratulations
to Marcy and Ashley Hildebrand, of San Antonio, Texas, who are the daughter and son-in-law
of Vicki and Dan Griggs, (Vicki formerly of Gould City), on the birth of their son Lance Hayden Hildebrand. Great Grandson of Frank Keller, of Gould City
and Great Nephew of Jeff and Carole Keller also of Gould City. The Newberry
Area Chamber of Commerce will hold thier annual 'Golf Outing', Friday, August
7, with tee-off at 12:30 p.m. Fun
in the summer sun, hosted by the Newberry Country Club. Don't miss this years fun event with food, auctions, 50/50 drawings, prizes,
freebies, including a 2009 Jeep Wrangler RHD from Newberry Motors. For more information and registration, please contact the
Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce at 906-293-5562. Don't miss the 28th annual Grand Marais Music and Arts Festival, Friday August 7, Saturday August 8, and Sunday August 9, in Grand
Marais, join them for great music, crafters, food and fun! Experience every kind of music from traditional Irish, Celtic,
folk, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, jazz, rock, and so much more! The Diabetes
Self Management Education Program Advisory Committee of Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center will again
be sponsoring the seventh annual "Walk for Diabetes" on Saturday, September 12,
registration at 9 a.m., walk begins
at 10 a.m. This event will raise awareness
and funds to continue diabetes education, and community support, as well as donate diabetes
supplies to people in our community who cannot afford them. The theme for this seventh annual walk is "ID": I
Decide to Fight Diabetes. For more information please contact Lynn Kihm, Diabetes Education
Program Coordinator at the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Happy Birthday to Nicholas
Beaudoin, Dan Plue, Mercy Freed and Coty Ionetz August 7, David Albrecht August 8, Cassie Miller and Dominick Clark August
11, and to Peggy Benoit and Lisa Butkovich August 12. Happy Anniversary to Joe and Sandy Weber and Vince and Traci Leveille
August 7, Edalor and Karen Hins and Todd and Leslie Feneley August 11, and to Victor and Sandy Freed August 13. Camping has been a fun part of our summer, cooking over the campfire is something I like to do,
but last weekend I decided to make a lasagna at home and bring it to camp to share with friends and family. When I picked
up the pan, to bake in the oven, I thought it was rather heavy, so I decided to see how much it weighed, with my amazement
it was 21.2 pounds. Needless to say, lasagna was on the camp menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Saturday, August 8, don't miss the last Gulliver Mud Drags!
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and goes until 10:30 a.m. Races start at 11:30 a.m.Spectator admission is $5., pit
pass is $10. No children under 16 allowed in the pits unless with a parent. All proceeds to be donated to the fire
departments and non profit organizations that work at the mud drags. For further information and driver registration
fees, please contact Chris Nord at OF10GSB@hotmail.com, lawn chairs welcome, no carry ins, and please no four wheelers or ATV's. A very special get together for Jessie Barber's 90th
birthday will be held Saturday, August 15 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Garfield Township Hall. All friends
and family are welcome to help Jessie celebrate! Engadine School Education
Foundation will have another appraisal fair at the American Legion Hall in Engadine,
Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Featuring the Auction Block Crew with Doug LaFoille. For more information please
call 906-477-6311 or 477-6642. Until
next time, take care!
Hello everyone, it's
hard to believe the month of July has came to an end already, school is right around the corner and the camping season only
has about a month left, where I hope the month of August brings warmer weather! I would like to personally
send prayers and ask all of you to please pray for the Hoogterp family, whose daughter and other family members and friend
were hit by a vehicle while walking during a family reunion, last Saturday evening, South
of Gould City. Congratulations to Carol Lewis, formally of Engadine, now residing
in the Soo, with her husband Ben, where she recently created a team for Relay For Life (Chippewa/Luce Counties), in remembrance of her granddaughter, Alirene
Lewis. She name the team "Voice of Thunder", because when little Ali passed away,
a bright flash of lightening, followed by a gigantic roar of thunder, lit up her hospital room, Carol said "It was not
storming at the time, and they all knew that God was with us and had taken Ali to be with him." Carol added
"I set a goal of $1000. dollars for my team to reach, when I signed up with the team, I didn't have one single person
saying they would help me raise this money, or even walk the track, I did this completely by faith!" She continued by
saying, "In the end 'Voice of Thunder', raised over $1300. dollars with fundraisers like Karaoke For Cancer,
PartyLite Candles and selling Luminaria's". Congratulations to Steve and Gail McGuire of Gould City on
their recent marriage, Saturday, July 25. After the wedding friends and family gathered
at the Gould City Eagles where everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal and music
to the Mudhole Band. The Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Foundation Golf Outing Fundraiser, will be held at the Hiawatha
Sportsman's Club Golf Course, Friday, July 31. Four person teams will compete in two rounds of golf. Proceeds to
be used toward purchase of a new Cardiac Monitoring System. Registration is $50 per person, which includes golf, cart and
picnic dinner. For more information please call Vicky at 906-477-6683 or Deborah at 906-293-4130. Be sure to mark your calender for the annual "Art on the Lake", in Curtis,
which is held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, which will be September 5, this year!
It is a one day event featuring artists such as Gail Snively, Helga Flowers, Rachel Gibson
and many more! Also on this day, Curtis will have sidewalk sales, be sure to check with local businesses for more details! Saturday,
August 8, the Curtis Community Arts Council, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Curtis Area Chamber
of Commerce will host "Tri-Lakes Triathlon", at the Curtis Park. For complete information please visit www.hnjh.org or call the Curtis Chamber for more details. Happy Birthday to Rod Priskorn and Russ Schultz July 31, Scott
Butkovich August 1, Jenna Livermore and Blane Butkovich August 2, Skip Fuller, Alicia King, Jim Zdebski Jr. and Emma
Butkovich August 3, Brandon Maudrie and Chelsea Palo August 4, Heather Crawford August 5, and to Dan Plue, Mercy Freed and
Coty Ionetz August 7. Happy Anniversary to Kevin and Connie Gouza August 5 and to
Joe and Sandy Weber August 7. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF JULY 17, 2009
Friends
of Charlie and Charlotte Wedge held a pot luck meal, for the couple, Sunday, July 12 at the Gould City Eagles.
The Wedge's lost their home in a fire, July 5, in Engadine. Friends and members thought it would be nice to have a get
together for the couple, to try to ease their sadness and show them how much they are cared for! It was a wonderful
turn out, with much support, love, tears, laughter and dancing! Much appreciation goes to Ted Poli, of Gould
City, who entertained the crowd with his wonderful singing voice and music! The Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
Foundation will be having a Golf Outing
and Fundraiser at the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club Golf Course, Friday, July 31. All proceeds will be used toward the purchase
of a new cardiac monitoring system at the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center.
For registration information please call Vicky at 906-477-6683 at the Hiawatha Golf Course or Deborah at 906-293-9130 at the hospital. There will be a lumberjack
breakfast starting at 7 a.m., Saturday, July
25 and Sunday, July 26 at the
Logging Museum in Newberry. Everyone will enjoy logging contests, crafts and tours also! The Engadine Class
of 1999 enjoyed a meet and greet reception, for their ten year class reunion, at the Engadine
Mill Pond Park Pavilion, Saturday, July 4. Class President, Travis Freeman said the group of 19 enjoyed a picnic at the park and
tour of the Engadine school. Everyone greatly appreciated superintendent, Angie McArthur, for coming in from her
holiday vacation to host the tour. Travis added "We plan to meet for our twenty year class reunion, Saturday, July 6, 2019". Pictured from
left to right in the photo are: Travis Freeman, Lance Kerridge, Andy Livermore, Scott Stefanich, Mitch King, Brad Butkovich,
Paul Kleeman, Rosie Whitmore, Steve Troyer, Gretchen Zebart, Justin Germain, Matt Geskey, Crystal Nygard (and her son), Ron
Hins, Courtney Aldrich, Shawn Clark, Nicole Huffman, Greg Deyak and Kyle Edwards. I apologize if I misspelled any names.
Happy birthday to Shannon Edwards July 16, Cheryl Taylor and Patrick Sullivan July 17, Fred Bryant July
18, Terry Davis July 19, Loren
Hins, Rich Ocko and Bryce Frazier July 20,
Courtney Aldrich July 21, Keely Fuller
and Mike Leveille July 22, Charles
Haapala and Jeff Keller July 23.
Happy anniversary to Jeremiah and Jessica Clark and Sam and Carol Norman July 17, Glenn and Carolee
Frazier July 18, John and Jeanne Krenek July 21 and to Brent and Shelly Gouza and Aaron and Nancy Fulton July 23. Until
next time, take care!
WEEK OF JULY 10, 2009
What
a wonderful weekend, the weather was perfect for all the Independence Day parades, picnics and celebrations! It was especially nice
for 14 Newberry residents, when the group found out they won the Classic Lotto 47, last week. Barb Palmer,
Tom Palmer, Deb Cummings, Lisa Anderson, Brian Sanderson, Tara Becker, Rissa Patterson, Joy Patterson, Paula Mamph, Bobbie
Nalette, Mandy Schroeder, Snooks Burgess, Kate Warren and Janet Linck, the winners of a jackpot
in excess of $12 million. It was wonderful to hear this happen to such nice people in our area! Congratulations
to all of you! Friday, July 10, don't miss the fish fry at the Gould City Eagles,
they will be serving from 4 p.m. until 8
p.m. The Gould City Eagles is open to the public, everyone is welcome! The Hulbert American Legion will have
a fish fry, Friday, July 10, at their post from 5
p.m. until 7 p.m. The summer fun continues in Grand Marais with the "Grand Marais Offshore Challenge"!
The fishing tournament will be held Saturday, July 11 and Sunday July 12, starting at 7 a.m. each morning. The "Kick-Off
Dinner will be held at the community center, Friday, July 10 with dinner and a captains meeting at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited, donations only, for an all you
can eat spaghetti dinner. A captains meeting will follow immediately after dinner. Sunday, July 12, after the awards,
everyone is invited to a fish fry at the marina! For more information please contact Logger Hubbard at 906-494-2797 or Aleta Hubbard at 906-494-2324. Sponsored by Grand Marais Chamber
of Commerce. The sixth annual Wine and Cheese Tasting and Auction Fundraiser will be held at the Chamberlin's
Ole Forest Inn in Curtis, Saturday, July
25. Please contact Kelly Chamberlin at 906-586-6000
for more information. Happy Birthday to Hanna Bigelow and Jeffrey Bomber July 9, Junior Shoemaker July 10, Lester
Livermore Jr. July 11, Lindsay Robinson July 12, Adam DeMenter, Rod Miller and Collin Reynolds July 13, Don McArthur July 15 and Shannon Edwards July 16. Happy Anniversary to Carl and Sally Frazier
July 10, Bob and Cindy Hartwig July 11, and to Dave and Deb Frazier and Matt and Ashley Butkovich July 15. Please
keep Charlie and Charlotte Wedge of Engadine in your prayers, as they lost their home in a fire late Sunday
night, July 5. They are such wonderful, caring people, at times like these kind words and support are very important! Until
next time, take care!
WEEK OF JULY 3, 2009
It
was an exciting week with camping and fishing, especially for Tyler Freeman of Engadine, who was one half of the "Team
Tahquamenon" with Glenn "Casey" Cook of Newberry. Continued summer fun was Danielle Koerner (age
10) with little sister Gracie (age 3) of Gould City, who enjoyed a fishing trip with mom and
dad, Wednesday, June 24. They caught 13 fish and couldn't wait to get home to clean and eat them! The Ramelis
Family of Gould City will host Filip Walczak, a 15 year old from Poland,
as an exchange student through a Michigan State University Extension Service program. Filip will be with the Ramelis’s
through July 19. Filip
has been to 4H Expo Days in Lansing, and will see the St Ignace Car Show, and the local Independence Day parades. He will also make a trip to the Detroit area for
a trip to the zoo, a Tiger ball game, and possibly meeting some relatives of his in the area. Celebrate July 4 in Naubinway, beginning on Friday, July 3 with a "Kiddie Parade" at 7 p.m. with fun for all ages after the parade with fire engines,
kids games and activities and a 50/50 drawing. Then on Saturday, July 4, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy activities in the pavilion at 11 a.m. with food, games,
50/50 drawings, cake walk, hoop shoot, silent auction and more! Parade will start at 1 p.m., with fireworks at dusk over the
bay! Please remember the marina is closed to the public during the fireworks for safety reasons. Sponsored by the Naubinway
Engadine Merchants Association. The Feneley-McNeil-Nesbit American Legion Post 290
of Engadine, would like you to know, that any men or women who have served in the USA Military would like to be
a member of the Engadine Post, may get in touch with commander Phillip Linck at 906-477-6269 or any officer, annual dues are $35. dollars with the completed
form. There is also a Ladies Auxiliary which meets separately. If there is a Legionnaire's wife who is interested in joing,
please advise any Post Officer who will pass on the interest so that there can be a follow-up by the Auxiliary. The Post 290
has many programs which help the local community, there are scholarships which the post has available, examples are for Academics,
Boys' and Girls' State, and Student Trooper. The 2008 Academics awardee was Shauni
Ruttledge of Naubinway. The Post was able to award two Academic scholarships in 2009 as there were no applications for Boys'
and Girls' State Student Trooper programs. The 2009 Academic awardees were Ashley Weichlein and Brenda Albrecht, both
of Naubinway. Post 290 is now responsible for Veterans' Hall, this has provided a permanent place to meet and allow
them to schedule events. They have remodeled the restrooms, making them handicapped available and brought the kitchen up to
code. The hall is available for rent. Happy birthday to Samantha Bennett, Gretchen Grinnell, Alwx Leveille and Lloyd
Martindale July 2, Donnie Clark jr.
July 3, Imani Miller and Mathais
Miller July 4, Abigail Germain July 5,
Cyelste Livermore, Joann Klobucher and a wonderful friend a great woman Connie Paquin July 6, Stefen Albright and Sean Feneley July 7, and to Michelle Vallier and a wonderful doctor Jeffrey Bomber July 9. Happy anniversary to Greg
and Mary Livermore July 2, Nathan and Jaci Livermore July 4, Joshua and Shannon Ott and Keith and Mandy Butkovich July 5,
Don and Karen Frazier July 6, Tim and Kitty Mast and our wonderful son and wife Travis and Sarah Freeman July 7, Gerry and
Linda Kerbersky and Sean and Amber Feneley July
8, and to Jeffrey and Jomay Bomber July 9. Please have a safe and wonderful Independence Day! Until
next time, take care!
WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2009
Hello everyone, the first day of summer came in with a bang, then with it being
Father's Day, you couldn't
ask for more! Hopefully this beautiful weather will stick around for awhile, especially since Independence Day is right around the corner! Thursday, June 25, the Senior
Citizen Nutrition Center in Engadine, will hold a special Father's Day luncheon at the Garfield Township Hall.
There will be free prize bingo and a 50/50 raffle starting at 10:30 a.m., with lunch at 12
noon. They will be serving oven fried chicken, potato salad, snicker salad, corn on the cob,
fresh vegetables and dip, cheese and crackers, beverages and strawberry shortcake. Suggested donation is $5. dollars per person
age 60 and older, under age 60 the suggest cost is just $6. dollars. The Diabetic Support Group will meet in the Huron
Conference room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, Thursday, June 25, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The presentation
will be presented by Great Lakes Medical Supply. The Hulbert American
Legion Post 393 will hold a fish fry, with fresh whitefish, cole slaw, baked beans, potatoes, relish trays and homemade
deserts, at the post from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, June 26. Everyone is welcome to attend. Don't miss
out on a fun night golf scramble at the Hiawatha Sportsmen's Club golf course, Friday,
June 26. Registration is at 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. start with nine holes of day golf, followed by nine holes of night golf. The
cost is just $60. dollars per person, which includes cart and green fees. All proceeds go to benefit Masonic programs. This
event is open to the public. For more information please call 906-420-1065. The first annual Curt Knierim Memorial Run will be held June 27, in Newberry. Curt
was an avid fan, coach and organizer of youth athletics in Newberry for over twenty years. His dream was to help build a Civic
Center for the community. For more information plase contact Kevin Knierim at 248-259-7898. There will be a Lumberjack breakfast at the Logging
Museum in Newberry, 7 a.m. until 12 noon, Saturday, June 27. Everyone is welcome! The Helen Newberry Joy Hospital will host their
annual Community Appreciation Day, after the Independence Day parade, July 4, in Newberry, this will be held at the Tahquamenon School. Everyone is welcome!
Everyone is welcome to a "Tea Party", July 5, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., at the Curtis Fireworks location. Share your concerns with your elected representatives.
Learn the names of your representatives in the Michigan Legislature and in Washington,
along with their contact information. For more information or if you're unsure where the fireworks location is at,
please call 906-450-6371. Sunday, July 5, the Biggest Little Town
Parade will begin at 12:30 noon, in Curtis, with fireworks at dusk. Happy birthday to Amber Newhouse June 25, Robyn
Albrecht and Alexander Gouza June 26, William Miller June 27, Lester Livermore Sr., Chad Hood and Eva Breen June 29, Jack
Gribbell June 30, Esther Shaum July 1,
and to Gretchen Grinnell, Alex Leveille and Samantha Bennett July 2. Happy anniversary to David and Robyn Albrecht and Harold and Jackie Frazier June
27, Rich and Marsha Barstow June 29, Greg and Natasha King July 1, and to Greg and Mary Livermore July 2. Condolences
go out to the family of Carl "Joe" Legault, of Engadine, who passed away June 19. Please keep his wife, of
44 years, Sharon, daughter Sophie and family in your thoughts and prayers. There is still time to get your Independence Day
information to me for next weeks, Engadine/Gould City News column edition. If you have news, please be sure
to contact me before Sunday, June 28. Email is the best way to get information to me at engadinenews@sbcglobal.net if you don't have Internet access, please send me a letter by regular
mail at Post Office Box 45, Engadine, Michigan or call 906-477-6959. Like most news and information I depend
on you, the readers, to get me your information. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF JUNE 19, 2009
Talk about a fun-filled Father's
Day weekend! No matter what direction you head, you're sure to find something fun for dad, and the whole family,
to see and do!
The Grand Marais
Pilots Association is hosting their Ninth Annual Splash-in on Grand Marais Bay on behalf
of the National Seaplane Pilots Association. Sea planes from all over the United States and
Canada are invited to attend this three day festival with arrivals on Friday, activities and competitions throughout the day on Saturday and departures on Sunday morning. The public is invited to get a close up look at the many sea planes, talk
with pilots, and enjoy a beautiful day on the beach. All Events are held at Bayshore Park
in Grand Marais. Tee-shirts, Hats,
50/50 Raffle, and Steak Fry available at Registration on Friday, June 19 at 1 p.m. That evening enjoy a campfire,
hosted by Grand Marais Pilots Association, bring something to grill and a dish to pass for a cookout on the bay! Then
on Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m. enjoy watching the Water Balloon Bomb, Spot Landing,
and Short Takeoff contests, that evening, at 5:30 p.m., there will be a steak fry at Bayshore Park. On Sunday, June 21, the planes will depart. For
more information or questions please contact Ed Bowen, Chairman (906) 494-2700. This is sure to be a fun time for the whole family!
The thirteenth
annual "Antiques and Classics On the Bay" show, which will focuses on original vehicles of 1984 and older, will
be held in St. Ignace this weekend, this is for all auto, truck, semi, tractor lover's!
Friday, June 19 is registration, then on Saturday, June 20, the vehicles will be on display! For more information
please call (906) 643-8087.
Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, it won't hurt us to go to Curtis, for a bake sale and yard
sale, next to the Tally Ho, in downtown Curtis, starting at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. This fundraiser is for the Three
Lakes Area Fireworks Council.
McMillan Lodge number 400 is sponsoring a benefit golf scramble Friday, June 26 at the Hiawatha Sportsmen’s Club
Golf Course in Naubinway. It’s a Day-Night Glow Golf Scramble featuring 9 holes of day golf and 9
of night glow golf and is open to the public. Fun and prizes
are promised. Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m., shotgun start at 4 p.m. The investment is $60. per player which includes greens fees
and cart. Funds raised will help start the new DeMolay Chapter in the Newberry area. For more information
please contact Travis at 906-420-1065
or the Hiawatha Sportsmen’s Club Golf Course pro shop at 906-477-6683.
If you would like to contribute but cannot attend, please send all gifts to P.O. Box 252 Newberry Michigan 49868.
A new DeMolay Chapter is starting in the Newberry area, this chapter is open for all area young men between the
ages of twelve and twenty-one. This is not just for young men from Newberry, but also from
Curtis, Engadine, Gould City and other local communities! DeMolay is the premier youth organization
dedicated to teaching young men to be better persons and leaders. DeMolay assists young men in growing into a responsible
adult with good moral character and provide them with a place to have fun, companionship, be accepted by peers, and develop
their social skills. For more information please contact Travis at (906) 420-1065. For more information about DeMolay, visit their website at: www.demolay.org
Happy birthday to Hali Butkovich and David Ionetz June 18, Chad Gouza, Bill Wagner and my sister
Jeanne Matchinske June 19, Cindy Hartwig and Olivia Vaughn June 20, Kenny Oven, Ken Troyer and Jake Yust June 21, Lois
Miller and Owen Butkovich June 22, Hunter and Jacob Berger, Ford Frazier and Hannah DeMenter June 23, and to Barb
Kleeman June 24.
Happy anniversary to Michele and Rodney Bigelow and Richard and Lois Miller June 19, Bob and
Margie Beaudoin and Gene, Jane Beaudoin and Wayne and Laura Flatt June 20, Jason and Sarah Ott June 21, Ken and Joan
Troyer and Fred and Heather Bryant June 22, and to Darwin and Sherry Butkovich and Chris and Anita Wickey June 23.
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 21, Sunday also happens to be the first day of summer, hopefully it will
be a nice sunny day! Have a great week end!
Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2009
Deep condolences go to the family of Ron Clark, who passed away Sunday, June 7. Mr. Clark was a wonderful,
kind person, who loved his family and was dearly loved by his family! I have fond memories, growing up with his daughter, Denise, on their family
farm in Gould City. Mr. Clark will be deeply missed by all, please keep his
wife, Betty, and family in your thoughts and prayers, during this sad time!
Hello everyone, last weekend was chilly, but we managed to get some camping in
with our family. I think someone needs to let Mother Nature know this is June and she needs to warm things up a bit! The first annual Mike Jogo II,
Memorial Golf Outing will be held, Saturday, June 13 at the Newberry
Country Club. Three man scramble with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The fee is $20. per person. All proceeds go to benefit
the Newberry Fire Department and Tahquamenon Area Youth Hockey Association. There will be prizes, 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. To register please call the
Newberry Country Club.
The Engadine
Library is now accepting donations of used books for their annual book sale. Books can be dropped at the library Monday,
Wednesday or Friday's, 12 noon untul 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m until
12 noon.
It's pizza night at the Gould City Eagles, Thursday,
June 11. Everyone is welcome! The
Diabetic Support Group will meet in the Huron Conference room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Thursday,
June 11. Lunch will be provided, a diabetes review, with a presentation, "What's
in it for me?", presented by the Great Lakes Medical Supply.
Friday, June 12, enjoy a
delicious fish fry at the Gould City Eagles, beginning at 4 p.m. After dinner enjoy music to the Mudhole Band starting
at 7:30 p.m.
The Newberry
Elks Club will have perch for their Friday, June 12, special, as well as regular menu items. Everyone is welcome!
The Hulbert American Legion Post 393, will hold their Friday, June 12, fish fry at the post
from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. They will
be serving fresh whitefish, cole slaw, baked beans, potatoes, relish tray and homemade deserts. The public is welcome!
Schools Out Dance, Friday, June 12, at the Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center "Teen Center",
from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Cost is
just $3. dollars and is for all ages in the surround community! Come on out, meet new friends and have fun with your
old friends!
The sixth annual West Mackinac Health Fair will be held at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine, Saturday, June 13, from
9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free admission, free and low cost health screenings, health education,
alternative medicine and information. For more information please contact Becky Baker at 906-293-9131.
The Curtis Garden Club will
have their second annual "Flower and Plant Sale", Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at the Curtis
True Value Store. Proceeds from the sale will benefit additional new landscape needs at the Erickson
Center for the Arts, in downtown Curtis. Plant donations to this event are greatly appreciated. Donated items must
be healthy plants, in good containers, and labeled as to their variety and color to be sold to prospective buyers. Plant donations
can be dropped off at the Curtis Art Center lot on Friday, June 12 between 6 and 8 p.m. or Saturday, June 13 at the Curtis True Value Store lot between 8 and 9 a.m.
For more information, please call Ruth Ellenwood at 906-586-6356.
This week end is free fishing weekend, Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, please be sure to bring a kid fishing or someone
who hasn't been fishing in a long time! It's so much fun, but remember all fishing regulations still apply. See your
local Department of Natural Resource Office for complete details.
"Kids Go Wild for Kingdom
of the Son", Naubinway Christian Fellowship Church is having a Vacation Bible School, Monday, June 15, through Friday, June
19, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There will be plenty of surprises, be sure to bring a friend! Please call 906-477-6553 or 477-9877 for more information.
The Trinity Lutheran Church
will hold Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, June 15 through June 19. There will be worship, music, bible study,
snack, recess and crafts. Children age 4 to sixth grade are welcome. For more information please call 906-293-9340.
There will be a night golf scramble at the Hiawatha Sportsmen's Club golf course,
Friday, June 26. Registration at 3:30 p.m., with a 4 p.m. start. Nine holes of day golf, followed by 9 holes of night golf.
The cost is $60. dollars per person, which includes a cart and green fees. All proceeds go to benefit Masonic Programs in
the Newberry Area. This event is open to the public.
September
12 is planned for the annual Fall Fest and Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum Swap Meet, in Naubinway. But now is the time to pick up your cutout, of a
snowmobile at the Snowmobile Museum, in Naubinway and decorate it anyway you would
like! Then return it to the museum or First National Bank by July 4, so they can display them around town this summer. Your painted
and decorated snowmobile cutout will be auctioned off during a silent auction at the Fall Fest. Craft tables and food booths will also be available, bring your snowmobile/ATV items to swap at the museum! All proceeds
from the Fall Fest and Silent Auction go to the Fireworks Fund. Swap Meet proceeds go to the Museum Fund. Sponsored by the
Naubinway/Engadine Merchants.
Happy Birthday to David Haapala, Matt Bell, Randy Jo Gribbell, Lilia Bigelow and Lauren Wickey June 11, Susie Davis, Jill
Weaver, Jerry Oven, Ken Germain, and a very special lady from Gould City Claudine Fisher June 12, Isaac Livermore and Theresa
Moore June 13, Tom Prater jr., Rob Chaffin and daughter Shauna Chaffin June 14 and to Bethany Stansbury, Greg King and our
wonderful son Tyler Freeman who will be a teenager June 15, Jeanne Krenek, Trudy Zimmerman and Michael Klobucher
June 16, Kari Frazier June 17, and to Hali Butkovich and David Ionetz June 18.
Happy Anniversary to Mike and Rae Klobucher June 11, Tim and Cathy Miller June 12,
Duncan and Sherry MacArthur June 15, Jack and Liz Gribbell and Shawn and Nicole Clark June 16, Howard and Holly Smith June
17 and to Mike and LaVonne Schnurer June 18.
This
Saturday, June 14, Flag Day,
is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative
of our independence and our unity as a nation and has a proud and glorious history!
Until next time, take care! ___________________________________
WEEK OF JUNE 5, 2009
Hello everyone, it's June and that means school's out for summer! June also means
the first day of summer is just around the corner, summer begins on the day of the June solstice, which is at 1:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, June 21. Thursday,
June 4, the Gould City Fraternal Order of Eagles number 4483, will meet at 6 p.m. for their general meeting. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Garfield Township will be having an open house, Wednesday,
June 10, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. They will be celebrating the grand opening of the new ambulance garage, attached to the
Engadine Fire Hall. Visit with your EMT's and Firemen, check out their new fire truck and all of the emergency equipment.
Enjoy cake, coffee and cookies, along with free drawings for a DVD Player! The Sixth Annual West Mackinac
Health Fair will be held, June 13 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine. Free admission, free
and low cost health screenings, alternative medicine and information,
health education, a full day of fun and learning, with time well spent with your family. It's a fantastic event for
kids of all ages! This is sponsored by the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare center. For more information please
call Becky Baker at (906) 293-9131. The Three Lakes Cooperative Preschool,
in Curtis, will be having a garage sale fundraiser at the school on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations
are needed! Items do not need to be priced! If you have any items to donate, please phone (906) 586-3741. They are also looking for volunteers
to help set up, take down and work 1-2 hour shifts.
TOT Time, which is held at the Luce County Community
Resource and Recreation Center would like to announce that the play group, scheduled for June 29, has been change to the group
meeting at Atlas Park in Newberry. The change was made do to the center being closed that week. TOT Time is held every Monday, 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and
is a free play group for all children under age 5. Upcoming themes planned are June 8, "Large Motor Play", June
15 is "Make a Father's Day
Gift", June 22 the playgroup will meet at Timber Town, if bad weather they will meet at the center and June 29 the
theme is "Macaroni Art" and will meet at Atlas Park. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
TOT Time is sponsored by Great Parents Great Start in collaboration with Eastern Upper Peninsula Great Start Parent Coalition.
The end of the school and the beginning of summer
is here! What better way to celebrate is by having Strawberry Shortcake or Sundae! Thursday,
June 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. everyone is invited to the Newberry Community Building for a third annual Strawberry Social
Fund Raiser, sponsored by the Luce West Mackinac County Fair Board. The social will be held in the basement, participants
may dine in or have their dessert delivered to them within a five mile radius of Newberry. Orders can be called in, this Wednesday and Thursday, phone
(906) 293-8785, for delivery on June
4. All funds raised will be used for programs and grounds upkeep at the fair grounds.
Happy Birthday to Nicole Benoit, Stephanie Kerbersky and Paul Kleeman
Sr. June 5, Gary Moore June 6, Mary Beth Dennis, Rebecca Cameron and Lauren King June 7, Evan Belleville,
Brandy Caverly, Reyen and his dad Richard Pershinske June 9, Cheryl Ozanich June 10, David Haapala, Matt Bell, Randy Gribbell,
Lilia Bigelow and Lauren Wickey June 11.
Happy Anniversary
to Bob and Candy Aldrich June 5, Hugh and Velma Chaffin June 9, Ed and Betty Mantei and Lloyd and Lori Martindale June 10,
and to Mike and Rae Klobucher June 11.
Until next time,
take care!
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WEEK OF MAY 29, 2009
Hello everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, even
though the evening weather could have been warmer, the sunshine was a welcome site! Friday, May 29 will be a fun day for the
elementary Engadine students, where they'll have their annual Track and Field Day! If you need more information
please contact the school. Please be sure to attend and cheer on your child, grandchild or young little friend! The children love
to see familiar faces watching them compete! The Hulbert American Legion Post 393
will have a fish fry, Friday, May 29, from
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome! It's hard to believe another school year has come and gone, the
last day of school for Engadine students will be Thursday, June 4, with a noon dismissal. The Engadine High School senior graduation, will begin at 8 p.m., Friday, June 5, in the high school gymnasium. June 27, is the first annual Curt Knierman Memorial Fun Run.
Curt was an avid fan, coach and organizer of youth athletics in Newberry, for over twenty years. His dream was to help build
a Civic Center for the community. For more information about the walk/run, please contact Kevin at 248-259-7898 or 313-429-9660, or email him at: clkmemorialrun@hotmail.com Condolences go out to the family of Bill Berry, 64, of McMillan, who
passed away at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey May 19. Please keep his wife Gail and family in your thoughts and
prayers. Condolences go out to the family of Joseph Brandemihl, 27, of Sanford, who
passed away Friday, May 15. Please keep his parents Phillip (Kip) and Pam, his grandparents Fred and Shirley Gunders
of Gould City, family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time. Happy Birthday
to Phyllis Gouza and June Frazier May 28, Kitty Mast, Joel VanHise, Neil McArthur and Ruth Johnson May 29, Meggen Hood and Lori Martindale May 30, Hal Funke and Zachary Cameron May 31, Justin Germain and Amber Feneley June 1, Jeremiah Clark June 2, and to Derrek Clark and Meg Hobbs June 3. Happy Anniversary to Howard and Cheryl
Hood May 28, Trenton and Stephanie Kerbersky May 30, and to Don and Lois Wachter June 2. Last
week I made homemade chicken noodle soup, I've made this several times before, but this
time I added a new ingredient, fresh wild leaks, it made the soup very tasty, it's a good thing I only used a very few
because they are very powerful in flavor! I remember, when I was in high school, one boy ate a bunch of leaks, he
could be smelled a mile away, believe it or not, he got sent home. If you've ever ate wild leaks, you know the
smell stays with you a long time, so the next day wasn't much better. But that's what spring time, in the Upper Peninsula,
is all about; fresh wild leaks, wild mushrooms, smelt and sucker fishing! Until next time,
take care!
WEEK OF MAY 22, 2009
Congratulations
to Andrea Keller of Gould City, who graduated from Bay De Noc Community College with an Associates
of Art degree and a 3.57 overall GPA. She was recognized as a member of the honor fraternity Phi
Theta Kappa, and was also president of the Bay Art club, as well as a member of Bay College Drama, Trio Club,
and Circle K. Andrea is continuing her education at Northern Michigan University
for a Bachelors in Art with a Photography Concentration and holds a 3.8! (See attached photo). The Sault Ste. Marie
Tribe of Chippewa Indians, have a
limited number of high back booster seats available free of charge to children age 3, 4 and 5 for members of the Sault Ste.
Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The program will be held May 21, at the Sault Tribe
of Chippewa Indians Newberry Health Clinic. You must call and schedule an appointment, this is a first come first serve
basic. To sign up for the program please call Sheryl Hammock at (906) 635-7722. Mark your calendar for this Saturday, May 23, for the Lumberjack
breakfast at the Logging Museum, in Newberry! Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. until 12 noon, everyone is welcome to attend. The
Engadine Preschool will be having an open house Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m .until 1 p.m. and again from 5 p.m .until 8 p.m. Please call Diane
Miller with questions at (906) 477-6505.
Due to high enrollment early registration is essential. The HiawathaLand Habitat for Humanity will hold their tenth
annual Salad Luncheon and Garden Gala Auction, Friday,
May 29, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Parish Center on Oak Street, Manistique.
The cost is by donation, take outs will be available. The auction will begin at 12 noon with Doug LaFoille. The
public is welcome to join the VFW Post 4420, located at North Maple Street, in Manistique,
the first and third Sundays of each month, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., for their delicious all you can eat breakfast for
just $5. dollars! Take out is available, for more information please call (906) 341-6793. Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center
will be holding a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) Training Course from June 1 to June 19, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each weekday. The cost is $200. per person (includes all
class materials). The class is limited to 8 students. Attendance is required each day to complete the class. Applications
can be picked up at the Information Office in the hospital. For more information call Jean Knauf at (906) 293-9260. Happy Birthday to Dolan Chaffin,
Avery Dailey, Laura Frisch, Nicole Butkovich and Jeremiah Clark II May 21, Sandy Frazier, Steve Zimmerman, Ron Leveille
and my wonderful sister Jan Pershinske May 22, Tyler Butkovich May 23, Don Butkovich May 24, Gretchen Johnson and Heather
Bryant May 26, Charlie Fosdick V, Greg Moore and Wade Smith May 27 and to June Frazier May 28. Happy Anniversary
to Jonathan and Diane Miller and Charlie and Susan Fosdick May 23, and to Howard and Cheryl Hood May 28. Please
have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day! Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF MAY 15, 2009
I would like to begin with condolence of a dear friend,
Elaine (Morrison) Davis, 79, of Newberry, passed away at the Schoolcraft long term care facility in Manistique,
Thursday, May 7. Elaine will be sadly missed, her kindness and friendly smile will always be remembered! Please keep her friends
and family in your prayers. Thursday, May 14, it's pizza night at the Gould City Eagles. Pizza is available for anyone, but members get their pizza for half price. The
Gould City Eagles is open to the public, everyone is always welcome. The Newberry
Elks Lodge will have a steak fry and men's stag night, Thursday, May 14. The Engadine Senior
Nutrition Center invites you to their Armed Forces luncheon at the Garfield Township Hall,
11 a.m. until 12 noon, Thursday, May 14. There will be prize bingo and a 50/50 raffle with lunch served at noon. The menu
includes brats on a bun with all the fixings, macaroni salad, brussel sprouts, fresh fruit with marshmallow cream dip, baked beans, fresh homemade cinnamon rolls, milk, tea and coffee.
Suggested donation is just five dollars for age 60 and older and seven dollars under age 60. It's fish
fry Friday at the Gould City Eagles,
Friday, May 15, serving from 4 until 9 p.m.
Enjoy music by the Mudhole Band starting at 7:30
p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Newberry Elks will have roast pork loin and dressing for their Friday,
May 15 meal, as well as regular menu items. There
will be a benefit fish fry for Mary Martindale Frazier, Saturday, May 16, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Garfield Township
Hall in Engadine. Dinner includes fried fresh fish, chicken tenders, french
fries, baked beans, cole slaw, rolls, desserts and beverages. Cost is donation, proceeds
go to assist with breast cancer medical expenses. Sponsored by the Big Mack Pack Snowmobile
Club, Garfield Township Fire Department Auxiliary and the American Legion Post 290. The
Cancer Support Group in Newberry is meeting again. Meetings will be held the second and fourth
Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.,
at the Webber and Dever Offices in the basement of the Pathways building in Newberry. The Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center will be having a sub sandwich sale, Saturday, May 16,
from 11 a.m until 3 p.m. at four dollars each. They will have turkey, ham, bologna, salami (trio) and roast beef. You pay for the subs when you pick them up. They will also be having a bake sale, during the same time of the sub sale. Money raised will be used to help keep the Center open. If you are interested please call Mary at 293-3729. The
Tahquamenon Logging Museum will be having a "Lumberjack Breakfast", May 23, 7 a.m.
until 12 noon. The museum and Nature Study is located just 1.5 miles north of Newberry and is open to everyone. Don't miss the second
annual "Yooper Motorcycle Show", Sunday, May 24 at the St.
Ignace Public Marina in downtown St.
Ignace, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., it will feature $300. in cash awards, plus trophies and contingencies. For
more information and to register call 906-643-6950. Happy
Birthday to Jamie Frazier, Melanie Chaffin and Briana Edwards May 15, Hunter Dennis May 16, Bob Hartwig May 17, Jim Ramelis
May 18, Bob Hanson, Jason Ott and Donald Clark Sr. May 19, Harold Frazier, Kacie Rutledge and Koreen Troyer May 20, Dolan
Chaffin, Avery Dailey, Laura Frisch, Nicole Butkovich, Darrell Williams and Jeremiah Clark II May 21. Happy
Anniversary Jeff and Carole Keller, Jerry and Carolyn Reynolds and Mike and Shannon Leveille May 17, and to Dave and
Mary Frazier, Tony and Kari Frazier and Don and Marilyn McArthur May 18. Armed Forces Day is
Saturday, May 16, which in the United States, is always celebrated the third Saturday in May. This is a day to salute all
of the men and women in every branch of the service! Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF MAY 8, 2009
Hello everyone, with the nice weather mushroom hunters are out and about, but so are the ticks,
we've had a couple on us, after just a short walk around our yard, they've been rather small and hard to see, except
for one, which I brought to the DNR, to make sure it was a tick. They were surprised at the size, which was almost as large
as a quarter (See attached photo). It's
pizza night at the Gould City Eagles,
Thursday, May 7. They're open to the public, everyone is welcome! The Gould
City Eagles will be holding Election of Officers starting at 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., this Thursday, May 7. Be sure to have your current membership card to vote! There will be a fish fry, Friday, May 8, at the Gould City Eagles, serving from 4 until 8 p.m. Enjoy music to the Mudhole Band starting at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! It's
time for the Second Annual Engadine School Education Foundation and Sports Boosters Spring
Fling and Green and Gold Revue, May 9,
starting at 3 p.m. at the Engadine school. There will be delicious carnival foods,
homemade strawberry shortcake and old fashioned root-beer,
kids games with inflatable bouncer,
make and take crafts for Mother's Day, very talented musicians, a ventriloquist/magician, slave auction, and incredible prizes
on the raffles tables like gift certificates, gift baskets, Chicago Cubs getaway, sports
and entertainment items, indoor and outdoor items and more. The grand finale is the Green
and Gold Revue at 7pm. Please join them for this fun community event. There will be a benefit chicken dinner
for Cindy Dietz, Saturday, May 9, starting at 4
p.m. at the Whitefish Inn, in Curtis. Chicken dinner with all the trimmings, auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale, will
also be part of the days activities! Cindy has been diagnosed with a rare tumor in her chest. She will be undergoing surgery
and has no insurance. She is employed by Lakeside Grocery in Curtis. If you are unable to attend, but would like to donate,
please call Linda at the Lavender Cottage Quilt Shop at (906) 586-6499. The Tahquamenon Area Sports Boosters will be holding their first annual
Spring Sports Garage Sale and Bazaar
at the J.L. DeCook gymnasium, May 9, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Proceeds go toward the cost of baseball, softball and golf.
They are currently looking for any non profit organizations or crafters who would like to set up a table. No cost for non
profits and $10. for crafters. They are asking the community to clean out your closets, attics, and garages and donate any
items you have no use for. The items they are accepting must be in working condition, clean and neat in appearance. Items
of all sizes will be accepted, anything that does not sell will be donated to the Newberry Senior Center or the Goodwill.
If you have something to donate or would like to reserve a table please contact Tony or Mindy at (906) 293-3477. The Gould City Eagles Aerie 4483 will have a special Mother's Day meal, Sunday, May 10 from
1 p.m. until 4 p.m. You don't want to miss bringing mom, because all mom's eat for free. The Gould City Eagles is
open to the public, everyone is welcome! The Feneley, McNeil, Newbit American Legion Post 290 and VFW
Post 8372, invites you to share your day with your mother by attending their Mother's Day Breakfast, Sunday, May
10, 8 a.m. until 12 noon, at the Veteran's Hall in Engadine. This breakfast is open to the public and there is no charge,
be sure to take mom and grandma out for breakfast! Garfield Township cemetery clean up will be held Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, at the
Naubinway and Engadine cemeteries. Please bring your own rakes, garbage bags or any other tools needed. Old wreaths, flowers,
or such, that are not removed by May 21 will be discarded. For more information please contact, Linda Bennett, Garfield Township
Clerk at (906) 477-6481. Garfield Township residents, clean
up day, will be held Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., or until the dumpsters are full. Spring Clean Up will be
for Garfield Township residents only, first come, first serve basis. One pickup load per household. This years drop-off location
will be held at the ball fields in Naubinway.
Engadine residents will use this drop off location, also. Absolutely no disposal allowed unless a township official is at
location. For more information or any questions please call the Garfield Township Hall at (906) 477-6481. Happy Birthday to Karen Hins and Pat Plue May 7, Nathan Butkovich and our son-in-law Ray Morrison May 10, Brianna
Zimmerman and Doreen Kleeman May 12, Beth Hins and Linda Bennett May 13. Happy Anniversary
to Ron and Jackie Weger May 8 and to Sean and Deb Bennett May 9. Happy
Mother's Day! Be sure to make mom's day extra special, this Sunday, May 10. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2009
April showers bring May flowers, if the weather would warm up it will
bring May mushrooms! My husband enjoys picking mushrooms and I enjoy eating them sauteed with onion and over
a good steak! The Curtis Library will be closed from April 27 until May 10, so they can make floor improvement. The West Mackinac Garden Club will meet at the Engadine United Methodist Church on Park
Avenue at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 30. Please call Carol at (906) 477-6163 for additional information. There will be a fish
fry Friday, May 1 at the Gould City Eagles Club, serving from 4 until 8 p.m. Enjoy music by the Mudhole Band starting at 7:30. The Gould City Eagles is open to the public, everyone is welcome. There
will be a pig, pork and chicken roast, Friday, May 1, from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Curtis School Facility. The cost is
by donation and is sponsored by the Three Lakes Area Education Committee. Engadine
Consolidated School will be having
an Open House, May 4, from 5 until 7 p.m.
See what Engadine Schools has to offer your student, for more information or questions please call (906) 477-6313.
Clean up day for Hudson Township residents will be held Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon or until truck is full. You
don't want to miss "Folkfest 2009" fund raiser, Saturday, May 9, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., at Bayside Wilderness Inn and Restaurant,
located on US-2 East of Manistique. Silent auction of donated merchandise and services, including a family package to the
Tundra Lodge and Water Park in Green Bay. There will also be a "Surf
and Turf Dinner", along with 2009 Folk Fest merchandise, including the twenty anniversary buttons. There will
be a bake sale provided by the Manistique Chamber Ambassadors. Congratulations to this years
winners of the Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, which was held Friday, April 24 at the
American Legion in Newberry. Rahilly's IGA won Business of the year, New Business of the
year was Northern Michigan Advanced
Clinical Massage, Employer of the year went to the Newberry Assisted Living Community, Outstanding Citizens of the year went
to Bob and Judi Brown for their wonderful volunteer work with the Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile
Association and the Friend of the Chamber award went to Kevin Vannatta of Newberry Motors. Cinco de Mayo is always the the fifth of
May, it is a national holiday in Mexico and also celebrated in many areas of the United
States. It celebrates the legendary and victorious Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. National
Teacher Day is held the first Tuesday in May or the first full week in May, this is part of a week long celebration
honoring our teachers. On Teachers Day,
be sure to honor the special teachers in your life for the hard work they do each day! Happy
Birthday to Ron Hins, Elmer Price and my wonderful sister Jane Stefanich April 30, Eden Freed May 1, Cheyenne Germain and
Jeremiah Mantei May 2, Debra Bullock, Diane Miller and Linda Pershinske May 3, Joel Everhart May
4, Tim Wyse and a very wonderful person Terry Sadler May 5, Kristopher Kerbersky May 6, Karen Hins and Pat Plue May 7. Happy Anniversary to Vern and Ruth
Johnson May 1 and Stu and Meg Hobbs May 5. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF APRIL 17, 2009
Friday, April 17, don't miss the annual Cops and Robbers game, at 6:30 p.m. in the Engadine High School Gymnasium. Proceeds will be for the Engadine high school senior all night grad party. Just a reminder
for all members of the Gould City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4483, the regular general
meetings are held the first and third Thursday's, each month at 6 p.m. at the Gould City Eagles. This Thursday, April 16, they will be holding nomination of officers.
All who are interested are encouraged to attend. Please be sure to have your current membership card with you. The Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency, Newberry Early Head Start and Head Start Preschool programs are holding an
open house, April 22, from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. at 212 West Harrie Street, Newberry.
Applications will be accepted for enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year. Early Head Start provides services to pregnant
woman and center-based care for infants and toddlers. Head Start provides services for preschool children age 3 to 5. Bring
your child's birth certificate, immunization record, and your proof of income. For more
information please contact Susan Rivard or Julie Wiegand at the Newberry Center, 906-293-8032 or call the CLM Community Action Agency toll free at 1-800-562-4963. The Newberry
Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual dinner on Friday, April 24, with a social hour starting at 6 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m., and awards and entertainment at 8 p.m. Entertainment this year is Impressionist Don Tersigni, winner
of Ed McMahon's "Next Big Star". This is for everyone in all surrounding
communities, it's a nice time for all. For more information please contact the Newberry Chamber at 906-293-5562. The Second Annual
Engadine School Education Foundation and Sports Boosters Spring Fling and Green and Gold
Revue, will be held, May 9, starting at 3 p.m. at the school. There will be delicious carnival foods, homemade strawberry shortcake and old fashioned root-beer, kids games
with inflatable bouncer, make and take crafts for Mother's Day,
wonderful and very talented musicians, a ventriloquist/magician, slave auction, and incredible prizes on the raffles tables
like gift certificates, gift
baskets, Chicago Cubs
getaway, sports and entertainment items, indoor and outdoor items and more. The grand finale is the Green and Gold Revue at
7 p.m. Please join them for this
fun community event. The Gould City Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 4483 are proud
to announce they received "Site of the Month"! It was announced in the Fraternal Order
of Eagles National on-line webmaster newsletter, "Gould City is definitely a favorite amongst it's users,
there were quite a few submissions touting the site, go see for yourself at www://4483.foe.com". Get well cards and prayers would be greatly appreciated for Raymond Rushford, who has been a patient at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, for several weeks. Cards can be mailed to Julie Freeman, P.O. Box 45, Engadine, Michigan 49827. Familiar faces attended Easter Sunday church service at the Presbyterian
Church in Gould City. The former Tammy Keller and Sheila Brawley, who grew
up in Gould City, were amongst the many! Pastor Valentine did a wonderful job, as usual. Please keep Claudine
Fisher of Gould City in your prayers! Claudine was many of the locals, including myself, hair dresser, for years
and is truly loved by all. Happy Birthday to Carolee Frazier and Ed Mantei April 17, Robbie Robinson,
Marissa Stansbury, Merle Edwards and Janice Wagner April 18, Kevin Frazier and Richard Buckholz April 19, Hannah McArthur April 20, Brad Bell and Doug Frazier April 21, Nicholas Frazier, Tim Frazier, Dwight Frazier and Vicki Funke April 22, and to Gloria Berger April 23. Happy Anniversary to Ken and Mary Germain April 16. Until next time,
take care!
WEEK OF APRIL 10, 2009 NEWS
Condolences go to the family of Louise Mattson, Newberry, who passed away at her residence, March 31. Louise
graduated from Engadine School with the class of 1946. Please keep her husband, Ray, and their children, family and friends
in your prayers.
The Portage Township Parks and Recreation Committee will be holding a meeting, Thursday,
April 9, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Chamberlain's Ole Forest Inn, in Curtis. They are seeking public comment on parks,
recreation and leisure. Youth are encouraged to attend! For more information, interests or ideas, please call (906) 586-6143.
The Diabetic Support Group will meet in the Huron Conference room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital from 12 noon until
2 p.m., Thursday, April 9. Lunch will be provided. The presentation will be "How much are you really eating?"
The Gould City Eagles will have a fish fry, Friday, April 10, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Music to follow
with the Mudhole Band at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
There will be no school on Good Friday, April
10, for Engadine students.
TOT Time will be held at the Luce County Community Resource and Recreation
Center in Newberry, Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. The theme will be "Obstacle Course". This is for all children age
5 and under, children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver. TOT Time is sponsored by Great Parents-Great
Start Program in collaboration with the Eastern Upper Peninsula Great Start Parent Program.
The American
Legion Post 290, in Engadine, will be having a meeting, April 13 at 7 p.m., where there will be an election of officers.
The building is now open for the season, they invite you to come see what remodeling they've done! The American
Legion-VFW Veterans Hall, is located in downtown Engadine, next to the railroad tracks.
The Gould City Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Aerie 4483, will be having a nomination of officers, April 16 at 6 p.m. and an election of officers on May
7, at 6 p.m., be sure to have your 2009 membership card with you. General meetings are held the first and third Thursday each
month. The Gould City Eagles is on the Internet at www.foe.com, once there type in 4483 in the aerie locator, then follow the link to their web-page.
There will be a Cops-n-Robbers Game at Engadine School, April 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the school for
more information at 906-477-6313.
The Erickson Center for the Arts and the Portage Players announce
auditions for "Fish and Visitors" a comedy in two acts by Scott Phillips and directed by Claude File. There are
parts for 13 characters age 9 to 60 plus. The auditions will be held upstairs at the park center, Monday, April 20, 7 p.m.
and Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m. Scripts are available at the Newberry, Engadine and Curtis libraries and on-line by email request:
info@curtisartcenter.com The performance dates will be July 30, 31 and August 1. For more information or question, call 906-586-9974, please leave
a message.
The Cancer Support Group, in Newberry, are meeting again. Meetings are held on the second
and fourth Wednesday, 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 Engadine Quiz Bowl team, participated in the Eastern Upper
Peninsula Regional Quiz Bowl, a few weeks ago. They didn't make it to the preliminaries, but did tie for second
place, with Newberry School. Congratulations to all who participated!
Happy Birthday to Velma Chaffin,
Ed Freed, Alex King and Zach King APril 9, Liz Gribbell April 11, Gabrielle Campbell and Mike Butkovich April 13, Geoff VanHise
and Ruth Brown April 14, and to Brent Wachter, Brian Wachter and Duncan MacArthur April 15.
Happy Anniversary
to Lester and Kathy Livermore April 9, Roy and Janis Butkovich April 11, Daniel and Heidi Shoemaker April 13, Ken and Mary
Germain April 16.
This Easter, why not color your eggs using nature's very own dyes? There
are a great number of colors using natural ingredients like, fresh beets or cranberries, frozen raspberries orange or
lemon peels, carrots, canned blueberries or red cabbage leaves. Put eggs in a single layer in a pan, pour water in pan until
the eggs are covered, add about a teaspoon of vinegar, then the natural ingredient, bring water to a boil, reduce
heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the substance you used to color the eggs. Put eggs in a bowl. If you want your eggs
to be a darker shade, cover them with the dye and let them stand overnight in the refrigerator.
Have
a wonderful Easter, on Sunday, April 12.
Until next time, take care!
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WEEK OF APRIL 3, 2009 NEWS
April showers bring may flowers, hopefully Mother Nature will remember to send
warm rain and not any more cold snow! Condolences
go out to the family of William Magnuson, 81, who passed away March 24, please keep his wife, of 58 years, Marvel,
their children and family, in your thoughts and prayers. Condolences also goes to the family of Bonnie Goulette, 73, of Curtis,
who passed away March 23, please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. There will be a "Radio Fundraiser and Auction",
Monday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until
12 noon on WNBY 1450 on your AM dial. This fundraiser is to help, keep open, the Luce County Community Resource Recreation
and Teen Center! This center is for all youths, not just Newberry, but Engadine, Curtis, Naubinway, Gould
City and all surrounding communities! This place is full of fun and activities where many of our youths go, when there
would not be anything else for them to do other wise! The center is located across from the IGA in Newberry, on the West end
of the Senior Center building. The Easter Bunny is
coming to the Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center, Wednesday, April 8, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Free pictures
with the Easter Bunny! Free Games, Egg Hunt and even a Pinata! This is co-sponsored by the Luce County Community Resource
and Recreation Center and Kiwanis Children's Trust Fun and the community! This is for all area children! Friends and family are invited to a 50th Wedding Anniversary
Party for Roy and Janis Butkovich, Saturday,
April 11, from 6 p.m. until 12 midnight, at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine. Everyone is welcome to the Columbus Town Hall in McMillan, where the McMillan United Methodist Church will be putting on an all
you can eat fish fry and bake sale, Friday, April 3, beginning at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend an Easter Cantata, "Rock of Faith, by Mosie Lister".
This program will be held Sunday, April 5,
at 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine, then again on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at the Lakefield
Baptist Church in Helmer and on Tuesday,
April 7, at 7 p.m. at the Newberry United Methodist Church on West Harrie Street in Newberry.
This will be directed by Margaret Goldthorpe with Pianist Bill VanEffen. Sponsored by the Wildwood
Mennonite Church. Happy Birthday to Keith Wachter and Duncan MacArthur
II April 2, Jessica Clark April 3, Simon Bigger April 4, Ronetta Shoemaker and Tom Palo April 5, Krista Haapala, Brandi
Slack and Karen Frazier April 6, Lucas
Frazier April 7, and to Edward Freed,
Velma Chaffin, Alex King and Zach King April
9. Happy Anniversary to Lester and Kathy Livermore of
Naubinway, April 9. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF MARCH 27, 2009 NEWS
The West Mackinac County Pantry, located in Engadine,
just East of Mary's Garden Cafe, East Melville Street, has new hours! They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 12 noon until 3 p.m. For more information or questions please call: (906)
477-1050.
Engadine Library will be hosting Preschool Story Time,
Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m.
Stories, activities, crafts, and games planned with 3 to 5 year olds in mind. All area preschoolers welcome.
For more information or questions please call the Engadine Library at:(906) 477-6313 extension 140. The Twenty-seventh Annual Wood-choppers ball will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the
American Legion Hall. The cost is $10. for the dinner and Dance. The Roast beef dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the dance to follow. Wear your Lumberjack outfits! For tickets and more information call Gus Walker at 906-293-5976 or Joyce Lacross at 906-293-8532.
The Gould City Eagles 4483,
would like to announce they are open every
Sunday morning, 9 a.m. until 12 noon, for breakfast. Everyone is welcome.
April
Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April
1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes. This day can take a lot of planning, but be careful, you don't want anyone to get
hurt! Let me know what your favorite "April Fools Day" memory was, you can email
me or send a letter, pictures are always a nice addition to your story! When writing, please be sure to add your name
and phone number, in case I need to get in contact with you.
In the United States, Tax Day is the common term for the day on which tax returns (statements
about income taxes) are due to the federal and state governments from U.S. citizens, resident aliens, and certain nonresident aliens. More specifically, this is the last day on which tax returns
can be mailed (as postmarked) to avoid penalties, with some exceptions. In the United States, Tax Day has usually been April 15 since 1955.
Happy Birthday to Clyde Plue and Elisha Ionetz March 26, Dave Frazier Sr.
March 31, Gregg Belleville, Danny Price, Deren Pershinske and Carl Butkovich April 1, and to Duncan MacArthur II, April 2.
Happy Anniversary to Paul and Barb Kleeman March
30.
Until Next time, take care!
WEEK OF MARCH 20, 2009 NEWS
Welcome Spring! The weather couldn't be better as we go into the first days of spring!
The 50 degree temperatures and beautiful blue sky and sunshine is just what the doctor ordered! Members of the Tahquamenon Area School (TAS) Key Club are collecting beverage can tabs as a fund-raiser for
charity. Each year the can tabs are taken to the annual Key Club conference as a state-wide competition to determine which
Key Club collected the most weight in tabs. If you have can tabs and would be willing to contribute, please drop them off
before Friday, March 20, at the offices of Paul Bush, CPA, located at 123 East Truman Boulevard, Newberry. Spring break for Engadine
School Students will be from Monday, March 30 until Monday, April 6. Please enjoy the break with your children during this time. Even though the economy is a
little rough right now, it doesn't take much money, if any, to have fun with your family!
Plan a fun day and make memories that will last forever! A benefit for Craig and Cathy Nedeau will be held Saturday, March 21 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center in Manistique. Craig had an unfortunate accident with a chainsaw and the
Nedeau family has no health insurance. Due to the severity of the accident they had incurred high medical expenses. Everyone
is welcome to attend the spaghetti dinner with 50/50 drawings, auctions and a cake sale, if you would are unable to attend
and would like to donate, please feel free to send all donations to: Craig and Cathy Nedeau and Family, 1127 North Kelly Road, Gulliver, Michigan 49840. Your help
is greatly appreciated. I would like to send
condolances to our daughter-in-law in the passing of her grandfather and to the family of Osker Price, 76, of Newberry, who
passed away early Friday morning, March 13, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Price was born July 1, 1932 in Engadine. He will be sadly missed, please keep his wife Midge
and family in your thoughts and prayers.
Tommy Johnson, age 6, son of Tammy (Keller) and Bill Johnson of Middleville, and grandson of Frank (Tom/Bud) Keller
of Gould
City, visit Grandpa Keller in Gould City the weekend of the Curtis Winter Carnival, which he attended. His
mom said "Tommy was terribly excited about the big fish he caught, he was so proud
and so were Tommy's Grandpa and Uncle Jeff Keller of Gould City!"
Happy Birthday to Bill Belonga and Wanda Kovar March 20, Brandy VanHise
March 21, Payton Butkovich and Madison King March 22, Jonah Miller March 23, Terry Gouza, Jim Oven, Libby Gorton and Bill
Cheesman March 24, Erica Germain and Hannah Fettig March 25 and to Clyde Plue and Elisha Ionetz March 26. Happy Anniversary to Wayne and Brandy Bigelow March 23. Until next time, take care!
WEEK OF MARCH 13, 2009 NEWS
Hello everyone,
wasn't the bright sunny weather wonderful, last weekend? We had our first cookout of the season last Sunday, we over
did it with the variety of meats on the grill, along with baked potatoes,
but it was great. I think cabin fever has finely broke!
The Diabetic Support Group will meet, Thursday, March
12, in the Huron Conference room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. "On
the Road to better managing your diabetes: Introduction to
the 'Conversation Map' Process", will be the presentation.
It's Pizza Night
at the Gould City Eagles Club, Thursday, March 12. Pizza is available for anyone, but members get their pizza for half
price.
The Newberry Elks Lodge will hold their Steak
Fry and Men’s Stag Night, Thursday, March 12. The Lodge is located
in downtown Newberry across from the IGA, near the railroad tracks.
Tahquamenon
Falls Little League will be holding registration for the 2009 season for Engadine, Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Engadine School. If you have any questions
please call (906) 586-3770.
Engadine Soccer Association registration
for the 2009 season will be held, March 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Engadine School.
Contact Diane at (906) 477-6505 or Nicole at (906) 595-7339 with any questions.
Friday, March 13, don't miss the Fish Fry Friday at the Gould
City Eagles Club, serving from 4 until 8 p.m. Enjoy music by the Mudhole Band starting at 7:30
p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, March 13, the Newberry Elks club will
have roast pork loin and dressing for their Friday night special as well as regular menu items.
The Gould City Eagles Club is celebrating St. Patrick’s
day, Saturday, March 14, with
a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner from 4
p.m. until 8 p.m. The cost is $5.00 for adults and children under 7 eat free, with a special for members. Happy Hour will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., with beer and well drinks for $1.25. The Gould City Eagles Club is open to
the public, everyone is welcome, don't forget to wear your green!
The Cancer Support Group
in Newberry is meeting again. Meetings are held 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.
Happy Birthday to Randy Gribbell March 12, Lil Grabowsky
and Sue Butkovich March 13, Daniel Hartwig, Sarah Bell, Mary Edwards and
Judi Toms March 14, Lauren MacArthur March
15, Luke Germain March 16, Carl Frazier March
18, Gene Beaudoin, Dave Kovar, Gracie Oven, Kelly Signorello and Mark Leveille March 19.
Happy Anniversary to Mary Beth and Kevin Dennis March 16.
Until next time,
take care!
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WEEK OF MARCH 6, 2009
It's time to spring forward, March 8, when
Daylight Saving Time begins! The National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission recommend that consumers change the battery in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when we change
the clocks for Daylight Saving Time. A musical
variety show "Yooper Home Companion", will be held Saturday, March 14, from 7 until 9 p.m., at the Erickson Center for the
Arts in Curtis. A $10. ticket donation is suggested. The Portage Players, Dan Flesher, Jeff Guenther, Robin Lee
Barry and much more is planned! Sponsored by State Savings Bank. Tickets are available in advance at Curtis Service,
Chamberlin's Ole Forest inn, Tahquamenon Area Credit Union and Erickson Center for the
Arts. Proceeds to benefit the Tahquamenon Area Civic Center. Refreshments will be available. The Gould City Eagles will have a St. Patrick's Day celebration, Saturday, March 14 with dinner of corned
beef and cabbage from 4 to 8 p.m.
cost is just $5.00 for adults and free for children under age 7. Happy hour will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with Irish
Music. The Gould City Eagles is open to the public, everyone is welcome! Don't forget to wear your green! The Tahquamenon Logging Museum will sponsor the twenty-seventh annual
Woodchoppers Ball, Saturday, March 28
at the American Legion Hall in Newberry, with a dinner and dance! Roast Beef dinner begins at 5 p.m. Dance to Log Jammers from 7:30 p.m. until midnight, wear your lumberjack outfits! Raffles and cash bar
will be available. For tickets and additional information please call Gus Walker at (906) 293-5976 or Joyce LaCross at (906) 293-8532. Happy Birthday to our grand-daughter Mallory Morrison, March 11, Randy Gribbell and our nephew Scott Stefanich March 12, Lil Grabowsky and Sue Butkovich March 13, Daniel Hartwig, Sarah Bell, Mary Edwards, Judi Toms and Margaret
Cheesman March 14, Lauren MacArthur
March 15, Luke Germain March 16, Carl Frazier and Edna Jones March 17, Tanner Flatt March 18, Cathy Houghton, Gene Beaudoin, Dave Kovar, Gracie Oven, Howard Hood,
Mark Leveille and to my niece and birthday girl Kelly Signorello March 19. Happy
Anniversary to my wonderful husband, of 29 years, Bob Freeman on March 15 and to Mary Beth and Kevin Dennis March 16. St. Patrick's Day is March 17, just a few days before the first day of spring, some people celebrate
with parades and wearing of green, one might say, "it's the first green of spring"! Until next time, take care!
Week of January 23, 2009
I would like to begin by sending a deep condolence to the family
of Jasmine McPherson, 25, of Newberry, who passed away Tuesday afternoon January 13. Her parents are Samuel
Jr. and Elspeth McPherson and paternal grandparents are Sam and Patsy McPherson of Engadine. Please keep the family in
your thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
There will be a Financial Aid Meeting at the Engadine School's Home Economic room,
beginning at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 22.
January 23, Engadine School will have
a noon dismissal, that evening head to Bay de Noc for a 6 p.m. Junior
Varsity and Varsity basketball game.
January
24, it's pre-school storytime at the Engadine Library, starting at 11 a.m. This is a fun time for preschoolers, everyone is welcome!
Saturday, January 24, it's the third Annual Blessing of the Snowmobiles and Radar Run,
in Paradise, for more information call 906-492-3219.
A benefit fund raiser for Bob (Banjo Bob) and Ann
Chamberlin, to help raise funds to defray costs associated with Ann's cancer treatments, will be held Saturday, January 24, from 2 until 11 p.m. at Andy's
Seney Bar, in Seney. Sloppy Joe Buffet, 50/50 raffles, raffle items, live music with many wonderful musicians
featuring Banjo Bob and Friends from 2
until 6 p.m. and The Train Rock Band from 6 until 11 p.m. Good fellowship, good times, for a good cause! Donations or questions please
call Carol Fiting 499-3487, Shawna Haines 499-3287 or Perry Haines Sr. at 499-3378.
Saturday, January 24, plan to join in the “Camp Skeeter Eagle Run”! Participants
will meet at the Gould City Eagles at 12 noon, from there they'll follow Steve McGuire
to Camp Skeeter for food and fun, then return back to the Gould City Eagles, where the fun continues with the Mudhole
Band that evening! Sign up is appreciated by Thurday, January 22. For more information please call 477-9964 or 477-6959.
First annual
Mushers Fly In, will be held at the Luce County Airport, Saturday, January 24 and Sunday,
January 25. Races begin at
9:30 a.m. Free admission and the public
is welcome! This is sponsored by the Great Lakes Sled Dogs
Association. For more information please call 293-2926. In conjunction with the
Mushers Fly In, the Newberry Lions Club will sponsor a Lumberjack Stew on Saturday, January 24 and Chili on Sunday, January 25,
at the Newberry Airport. Donation
of $8 dollars per adult and $4.00 per child. Everyone is welcome.
A chili supper and auction, sponsored by the
Curtis Fish Coop, is planned for Saturday, January 31, starting at 5 p.m. at the Curtis Community Building. Donations needed for the auction, drop off site located
next door to the True Value Store, in downtown Curtis. For more information or pick up of heavy items, please call
586-9736 or 586-3418.
The
Gould City Eagles are accepting items, now, for their auction planned on February 7. Donations of any new and used items or gift certificates
are greatly appreciated. Please bring donations to the Gould City Eagles or call 477-9964 or 477-6959.
Saturday,
January 24 and Sunday, January 25, don't miss the Great Lakes Sled Dog Sprint Race at the Luce County Airport, Newberry.
For more information please call, 906-658-3233
or on the Internet at www.glsda.com
The
General Federated Woman's Club will meet
Tuesday, January 27 at the Newberry Assisted Living Community at 2 p.m. Members will play bingo with residences. A short business meeting will follow games and
refreshments. Any member, wishing to, may bring cookies for refreshments. Please see Sandra Caswell or Irene Pigeon, if
you need further information.
Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31, it's the Sault Ste Marie
Snowmobile Association Seventeenth Annual Fun Runs and Rally, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. For more information please call 906-632-1751 or visit them on the world wide web at: www.sootrails.org
Happy
Birthday to Lonnie Wyse January 22, Jessica Miller and her mom Kathy Miller January 23, Brad
Butkovich, Levi Wagner, Judy Ionetz and my wonderful neice and Gould City's Post Master, Marcia Beaudoin January
24, Myron St.Andre January 25, Tim
Woder January 26, Allison Gouza, Katelyn
Pershinske and Max Butkovich January 27,
Benjamin Wyse January 28 and to Andrea
Miller, Deb Miller, Father Tim Hruska, Roger
Berry I and Amanda Kohler January
29, Ronald Berry, George McNeil, and our wonderful daughter-in-law Sarah Freeman January 30.
Happy Anniversary
to Clarence and Shirley Brown January 23.
Last Sunday
evening, as I walked to our kitchen sink, with just the light of a nightlight, I looked up to see a deer starring at me outside
the window. We knew they were coming close to the house, enjoying our cedar bush, but I wasn't expecting one to be
staring at me through the kitchen window! My husband said it was probably eying up our green plants in the window, now
that they've ate all the green off our cedar bush!
Until next time, take care!
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Week of January 16, 2009
Deep condolences
goes out to Ed and Becky Freed and family, on the loss of their newborn daughter Shiloh Hope Freed, who passed
away at Marquette General Hospital, January 6. Please keep Ed and Becky, their children and
family in your prayers during this difficult time. Is the cold getting to you? You may like
to know the first day of spring is only nine weeks away! It may not be very noticeable for another few weeks, but as
of December 21, the amount of daylight has increased, it's only by a few minutes per day, but that's something to
look forward to! Everyone is welcome to the Manistique Lakes Lions Club all you
can eat, pancake brunch, Sunday, January 18, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the community building in Curtis. Adults $5.00,
children $3.00. Free breakfast for children age 10 and under with a paying adult! A bake sale will be available, also. Sunday,
January 18, the Gould City Eagles will have a pot luck meal from 4 until 8 p.m. Turkey and dressing are a couple dishes planned so far, members are asked to
please bring a dish to pass. The Gould City Eagles are open to the public, everyone is welcome to attend! For more information
call 477-6959. A book discussion
group will be Monday, January 19, at 7 p.m. at the Engadine Library. This
month's book is "Trust
Me" by Brenda Novak. There will be a preschool story time at
the Engadine Library Saturday, January 24,
11 a.m., children age 3 to age 6 are invited. The Gould City Eagles will be having a Camp
Skeeter Eagle Run, Saturday, January 24.
Participants will meet at the Gould City Eagles at 12 noon, where Steve McGuire will lead the way at 1 p.m. to Camp Skeeter, approximately eight miles from Gould City. The $10.00 fee includes
chili, hot dogs, and coffee at Camp Skeeter. You'll return back to the Eagles around 4:30 where the fun continues with
the Mudhole Band that evening. Please sign up by January 22 at the Gould City Eagles or call 477-6959 for more information. This is sure to be a fun time, with
good friends, while supporting the Gould City Eagles.
There will be a benefit fund raiser for Bob (Banjo Bob)
and Ann Chamberlin, to help raise funds to defray costs associated with Ann's cancer treatments, Saturday, January 24, from 2 until 11 p.m. at Andy's Seney
Bar, in Seney. Sloppy Joe Buffet, 50/50 raffles, raffle items, live music with many wonderful
musicians featuring Banjo Bob and Friends from 2
until 6 p.m. and The Train Rock Band from 6 until 11 p.m. Good fellowship, good times, for a good cause! For donations or questions please call Carol
Fiting 499-3487, Shawna Haines 499-3287 or Perry Haines Sr. at 499-3378.
Chili supper and auction, sponsored by
the Curtis Fish Coop, is planned for Saturday,
January 31, starting at 5 p.m.
at the Curtis Community Building. Donations needed for the auction, drop off site located next door to the True Value
Store, in downtown Curtis. For more information or pick up of heavy items, please call 586-9736 or 586-3418.
The Curtis Winter Carnival is planned for
Saturday, February 14, this is always
a fun annual event on the lake in Curtis, plan now to attend!
Happy Birthday to Richard Miller, Shawn Clark, Sally
Frederick and Annette Clark January 15, Zachary Frazier January 16, Terry Bennett, Rhonda Clark, Janel King, Betty Mantei,
Jill Sadler, Matthew Smith, Walter Frederick, Jason Ionetz and Heidi Shoemaker January 17, Kathy Ocko and son Matthew Ocko
January 18, also to a very wonderful and special lady Helen Hauser January 18, Kaleb Kerbersky, Sarah Burton, Mary Ocko, Eli
Germain and Jordan Burton January 19,
Dorothy Perkins January
20 and to Lonnie Wyse January 22.
Happy Anniversary to Jerry and Robin Oven January 19.
Until
next time, take care!
December 26, 2008 NEWS
This week finds our little town, of Engadine, sadden by the passing of Larry McEvers, Wednesday,
December 17. Please keep his wife, Flora, children and many friends, in your prayers. Don't miss an evening
of music, dancing and fun with Eddie Young, from the Grand Ole Opry, who will be playing with
the Mudhole Band, Friday, December 26,
starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Gould City Eagles. For more information please call 477-9964. The Gould City Eagles is open to the public, everyone is welcome! Happy
Birthday to Ashley Lowery December 25,
Donald Ault and Jolene Mantei December 27,
Leah Gribbell and Angie McArthur December
28, Tim Mast Sr., Richard Ozanich, Dawn Ionetz and Amy Zdebski December 29, and to Dani Rutledge and James Everhart December 31. Happy Anniversary to Tom and Jo Prater December 26, Dave and Linda Livermore December 28, Richard
and Cheryl Ozanich December 29, and to Mike and Lisa Butkovich December 31. Here's a really yummy recipe, I
would like to share with you for New Years day! It's a great recipe to involve the kids with! It's a New Year's
Butterscotch Cake, all you need is one package yellow cake mix, one small box instant butterscotch pudding mix, three eggs,
one and a half cups water and one-third cup vegetable oil. Mix all ingredients together, bake in a nine by thirteen inch pan,
at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until done. Frost with this tasty frosting made with one large container
of cool whip, eight ounces soft
cream cheese and one cup brown sugar, mix well. Make sure your cake is cooled before
frosting. I would love to hear from the 'snowbirds', as would your friends and family who are stuck here
in the cold snow! Let everyone know what you're up to, golfing, swimming, or other things you're doing while away
from the winter weather, pictures are always welcome! Email me at engadinenews.com or send me a letter addressed to Julie Freeman, P.O. Box 45, Engadine, Michigan 49827. Here's wishing all of
you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please remember the real
reason for the season! And enjoy time with your children, while they are on Christmas break! Until
next time, take care!
Week of Dec. 12, 2008 NEWS
Hello everyone, I find myself reporting more snow, as I'm writing my column again
this week. We are definitely going to have a white Christmas. Thirteen years ago, we were shingling the roof on our home,
we didn't have any snow on the ground and the weather was so nice, we worked outside in short sleeve shirts. It was amazing!
There will be a benefit dinner for Daniel Miller, Saturday, December 20,
beginning at 4 p.m. at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine. Two days before
Dan turned age 40, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He is currently undergoing treatments at Mayo Clinic. All donations will go to cover his expenses. Donated items for auctions, are
greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at Mary Miller's, Jennifer Miller,
Chamberlain's Ole Forest Inn, or McNeil's Bar. For more information or if you need items picked up, please
call Mary Miller at 477-9956 or Jennifer Miller at 586-3034. Northstar
Baptist Church presents the Upper Peninsula's live Nativity "O
Come All Ye Faithful", Friday, December 12, 6 p.m. until
8:30 p.m., at the Bonnie French Farm on County Road 468. Take a horse drawn ride, watch the shepherds in the field, hear the
angel choir and more! Please call the Northstar Baptist Church at 293-3682 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday
through Friday for directions or more information. Engadine Library will be hosting a preschool school story-time
Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. All area preschoolers are invited. There
will be an all you can eat, pancake brunch and bake sale, Sunday, December 14,
8 a.m. until 12:30 noon, at the Doran-Keating Post 6030 VFW hall in Germfask. They are open to the
public, everyone is welcome! Let it nieve, let it sneachd, let it goon, what
does this all mean? It means the downtown windows, in Newberry, are painted and waiting for you to see them! Travel
around the world and learn a few ways to say the word 'snow' while browsing downtown. Then, pick up an entry
form, complete it, and enter the "LET IT SNOW" contest to win a prize bag full of items donated by the businesses
themselves! Contest ends Monday December
15, so hurry, it's fun for the whole family!
The Manistique Lakes Lions Club
will be having an all you can eat pancake brunch and bake sale, Sunday, December 21,
8:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the community building in Curtis. Bring your children to have breakfast with
Santa, children age 10 and under will receive a free breakfast, plus free gifts, from Santa, . Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Gould City Eagles winter hours for the lounge
remain the same Monday through Friday opening at noon, Saturday at 11 a.m.
and Sunday at noon. The cafe will now serve breakfast only on Sunday morning's
from 9 a.m. until 12:30 noon. This Friday, December 12, enjoy music to the Mud Hole Band, and Saturday, December 13, they will have music by the fabulous Ted Poli, it's a night you don't
want to miss! The Gould City Eagles is open to the public
and everyone is welcome! Happy Birthday to Alexandra Clemens, Jacob Frazier and Molly Burton December 11, Beau Vallier December 12, Cheryl
Hood December 13, Makenna Bryant and Michael Remelis December 14, Robert Miller, Sally Frazier, Nichole
Dolehanty, Pauly Kleeman, Matthew Wickey, Becky Freed, Victor Freed, Marsha Barstow and Mary Dennis December 15, Peggy Butkovich, Steven Pinter II, Lauran Dennis and to Lawrence Vallier December 17. Happy Anniversary to Eric and Michelle Oberle and Roger and Sharon French
December 15 and to Larry and Lonnie
Wyse December 16. Until
next time, take care!
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Week of December 5, 2008
It's December and on the first day, Mother Nature didn't let
us forget it was wintertime! As I'm writing this the snow is coming down, the plows are out and the Engadine School
is closed due to bad weather, but from where I'm sitting it's not so bad, inside, where it's warm! The Wildwood Mennonite Church, located North of Engadine on Sandtown Road, invites everyone to join them in
celebration of the Christmas season, Sunday,
December 14, at 7 p.m. They will be singing in the season, with snacks
and fellowship to follow. Thursday, December 4, the Luce-Mackinac Genealogical Society will
meet at 1:30 p.m., in the Engadine High School Library. The Newberry
Elks Lodge will have their Steak Fry and Men's Stag Night, Thursday, December 4,
please call the Newberry Elks Lodge if you need more information. The Newberry Eagles
Club fish fry will be held Friday, December
5, from 4:30 until 8 p.m. at the club, on M-28 in Newberry. Friday, December 5, the Newberry Elks
Club will have Swiss Steak for their Friday special, the club has different specials on Friday's and they welcome members, as well as guests to join them. Friday, December 5 everyone is invited to the Newberry Merry Christmas Celebration! With
the official tree lighting, caroling and a visit by that jolly man himself, Santa Claus, in
downtown Newberry! In conjunction with this, the Luce County Community Resource and Recreation Center will have professional
pictures taken, starting at 5:30 p.m.,
by Kay’s Photography, for more information call 293-3729 and ask for Mary. The Naubinway Engadine Merchants
Association's annual Christmas Craft Bazaar will be held, Sunday, December 7, 12 noon until 5 p.m. in the Engadine School Gymnasium. Craft table are still
available, for more information please call Jennifer at 477-6201. The Eva Burrell Animal Shelter will have their fourth annual Christmas Bake Sale at Pamida in Manistique, Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. until
1 p.m. or until sold out. All proceeds to fund the daily operation of the animal shelter, also they will have a "Dyson
Drawing" at noon. The Gould City Eagles will be
having a Euchre party, December 20, if you are interested in playing, please stop by their club, located on US2 just West of the
Gould City junction or call 477-9964 for more information. Everyone is welcome to the Manistique Lakes Lions Club, all you can eat, pancake brunch and bake sale, Sunday, December 21, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon, at the Community
Building in Curtis. Children age 10 and under are welcome to have a free breakfast, and gifts, with Santa! Happy Birthday to Gen Cousineau December
4, Jackie Frazier December 5,
Leon Everhart December 6, Kristina
Miller and Art Butkovich December 7,
Brandon Moesch, Bob Edwards and Paul Kleeman jr. December 8, Lois Bryant and our wonderful daughter Meggan Morrison December 9. Happy Anniversary
to Steve and Kelly Pinter December 6, Jerry and Renee Schultz December 7 and to Fred and Lois Bryant December 9. Until next time, take care!
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Week of November 14, 2008
Hello everyone, looking outside, early Monday morning, wasn't a
pretty sight! The ground was covered with snow and the cold temperature even made our dogs turn back when I opened the door!
Is it too early to "Think Spring"?!
The past couple weeks, Engadine has lost three wonderful residents, who will be greatly missed! Our thoughts and prayers
go out to each family and friends, during this difficult time.
Longtime Engadine resident, Otto Flatt, 93, passed away Sunday October 26, at the D.J. Jacobetti
Home for Veterans in Marquette. On May 7, 2005, in accordance to the Michigan Public Act 181, Otto received his high school
diploma from Engadine Consolidated School
along with his brothers Leon & Ervin. Please keep his wife of over 64 years, Clara, and their children, in your prayers.
Lloyd Boucha, 90, a lifelong Engadine
resident, passed away at the Luce County Annex in Newberry, Sunday, November 2, surrounded by his family. Lloyd
retired from management of the Freeman Hardware in Engadine with 40 years of service. He also worked for 3 years at the Post Office in Engadine. Please keep his wife, of over 67 years, Mary, and their children in
your prayers.
Joseph Moulton, 52,
of Engadine, passed away suddenly Friday evening November 7, in Engadine. Joe was presently employed at Middleton
Towing as a mechanic. Joey will be missed by many! Please keep his Uncle Bill Middleton of Engadine, several cousins and many
friends, in your prayers during this difficult time.
Friday, November 14, The McMillan
United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Hunter’s Supper at the Columbus Township Hall starting at 4:00pm. They will be serving Roast
Beef, Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, sausage, vegetables, squash, beaked beans, rolls, pies, coffee,
tea & Milk. The cost is $8.00 for all you can eat.
Saturday, November 15, it's the nineteenth annual Newberry Christmas Craft
Show and Bazaar, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.,
at the Newberry Community Building auditorium with crafts, holiday decorations, jewelry, baked goods, art work, antiques and
collectibles. Shop for many unique craft items and gifts. Table rental is available by calling 293-5621. A 50/50 cash raffle
will also be held to benefit the Luce County Emergency Food Pantry.
The Hulbert American Legion
will hold their annual Hunter's Dinner, Saturday,
November 15, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. All you can eat, fried chicken, mashed potatoes,
gravy, kielbasa and sauerkraut, rolls, relish and homemade deserts, for just 8 dollars.
That evening enjoy karaoke at 8 p.m.
Monday, November 17, the Diabetic Support
group will meet in the Huron Conference room at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
The topic will be diabetes awareness, presented by Lynn Kihm.
Thursday, November 20, don't miss pizza night at the Gould City Eagles, where it's half price
pizza for all Eagle members!
Friday, November 21, enjoy the Friday fish fry at the Gould City Eagles, serving from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. That evening enjoy music by the Mudhole
Band, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Banjo
Bob will be at the Gould City Eagles this
Saturday, November 22, starting
at 6 p.m. The Gould City Eagles is
open to the public and everyone is welcome!
Friday, November 21, there will be a Foot Care Clinic from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., this clinic will include nail clipping,
foot care and inspection provided by registered nurse's. To make an appointment please call 293-9241, ask for the foot care clinic.
Happy Birthday to Bobby Jo Schroeder and Samson Bigger November 13, to our dad Joe Freeman November 15, Debbie Frazier November 16, Brandyn Clemens, Marilyn Vallier and Bret Oven November 17, Karene Kerbersky November 19, Andrea Keller, Charles DeMenter
and Yvonne Wickey Gorton November 20.
Happy Anniversary to Clyde and Pat Plue November
16 and to Elmer and Ruth Brown November 20.
The first day of riffle deer season is this
Saturday, November 15, please be safe and good luck to all.
Until next time, take care!
October 10, 2008 NEWS
Hello everyone and welcome hunters! With bird, bear
and bow season here and the mild weather we're having this week, it makes hunting enjoyable, not that hunters complain
about the weather, but it's nice to come in from the woods dry and warm!
The Gould City Eagles #4483 welcomes members and friends
to join them on Saturday, October 11,
for a fun filled day on the Toonerville Trolley. Anyone interested, is to call the Gould City Eagles
at 477-9964 or stop by for more information.
October 11, Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Thirteenth Annual Harvest Moon Ball at the Erickson Center. Cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Music by Tommy Vale and the Torpedoes. Tickets are $40 per person and
cash bar will be available. You can purchase your tickets at the Chamber office, Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn and Curtis
Service. Call (906) 586-3700
for more information.
November
10, the 31st annual Edmund
Fitzgerald Memorial Service, will be held at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, at Whitefish Point, for more information please call 906-492-3219.
Deep condolances
go to the family of Terry LaForest, age 80, and a lifelong resident of Newberry, passed away at his home surrounded
by his family and under the care of Northwoods Home Health and Hospice Wednesday, September 24. Please keep his wife, family
and friends in your prayers.
Saturday,
October 11, the Gould City Eagles #4483, will be having a "Pig
Roast" with all the trimmings! Meal begins at 5 p.m. with music by Ted Poli to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Thursday, October 23, the Engadine and Cedarville volleyball teams will be "Competing
for a Cause" at a special "DIG PINK" event at Engadine,
in the high school gymnasium, beginning at 6 p.m. Help them "Pack the Place in Pink" as they try to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
The DIG PINK event is sponsored by the Naubinway Family Health Clinic, and the Engadine, Rudyard, and Brimley School Health Clinics.
The Curtis Women's Club will be sponsoring a Halloween Party,
October 31, at the Curtis Community Building from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., costume judging will be at 7 p.m. There will be games, prizes, cider,
donuts, costume judging, cake walk and keepsake photo's will be offered for $3 each.
Happy birthday
to Christine Ocko October 9, Alexzander
Livermore, Quianna Pershinske and Louie Oberle October 10, Jennifer Bell and J.J. Troyer October 11, Jackie Weger October 12, Justen Frazier and Daron Emery October 13, Adriane Kovar, Joshua Frazier, Elmer Brown and
Any Funke October 14, Allison Priskorn,
Charlie Buckholz and Dalton Zdebski October
15.
Happy Anniversary to Rich and Kathy Ocko, Bill and Mary Edwards and Steve and Tammy Trammell October
10, Harold and Peggy Benoit October 11, Tim and Laurie Wyse October 15 and to Chad and Melissa Gouza October 16.Until next time, take care!
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September 18, 2008 NEWS
Hello everyone, the weather
continues to be cool, but that is to be expected this time of year. It would be nice if summer could last longer,
like 365 days, but living here in this area is wonderful, we wouldn't want to be away from all the wonderful people and
things going on in our community! On August 22, four members of Big Brothers
International camped and enjoyed meals at the Gould City Eagles Club, during their
1,000- mile bicycle ride to raise money for the agency. The gentlemen, Mike Hurry, along with Tom St. Amand and Marc Desjarlais,
set out from International Falls, Minnesota
to Sarnia. All expenses for the trip was paid from the cyclists own pockets and all contributions made went to the Big
Brothers Organization. Between the members they have served with Big Brothers for over 30 years. Their visit was a good experience not
only for the gentlemen, but for the people they met in Gould City. They were very appreciative to the Gould City Eagles for their
free camping and generous donation. The Gould City Eagles, celebrated their fourth anniversary, Saturday,
September 13, with their annual buffalo roast. Many members, friends and families attended, including a wonderful welcome
of Judge Thomas North, who enjoyed the meal and visiting with several folks! Charles Wedge,
President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4483 of Gould City, was please with such
a nice turn out. I spoke with a nice family with two children, passing through on their way home to the Grand
Rapids area, they said "What a nice place, everyone is so friendly, the food was great and we plan to
stop here again!" Anyone wishing to contact the Gould City Eagles, call 906-477-9964, or stop by, they're located on US2 just West of the Gould City junction. McMillan Lodge #400 of F &
A Masons will be conducting Master Mason Degree Work at the Newberry Lodge on Saturday September 20. Lodge will
open at 1 p.m. with dinner to follow, which is open to all Masons and their ladies. Dinner time will be approximately
5 p.m. at the Falls Hotel in Newberry. For
more information please call Travis, WM at (906)
420-1065.
The Fiddlers Jamboree and old fashion square dance will be held on Saturday, September 27, at the Newberry American Legion Hall. The
jamboree will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
and dancing from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The event is free, but donations
will be welcomed at the door. The Fiddlers Jamboree is sponsored by the Tahquamenon Logging Museum. For information please
call Pete or Rose Anderson at 293-5777.
Learn to manage your food resources by safely preserving foods in season at the Food
Preservation Workshop to be held Thursday, September 25, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Newberry Methodist
Church. Topics will include food safety, canning low acid foods, canning high acid foods,
freezing, dehydrating, and making freezer jam. You can register for the workshop by calling the MSU Extension office
at 906-293-3202
by Friday, September 19. Reservations
required.
The Hiawatha Sportsmen’s
Club will hold a night Golf scramble, Saturday,
September 27. Registration starts at 7:30
p.m., with tee-off at 8:30 p.m.
Cost is $20. dollar per person and includes 2 constant glow golf balls per person and
Light Sticks for carts. Entry is limited to 18 teams so register early by calling 477-6683. An inmate that walked away from the Newberry Correctional Facility has been
caught. Kevin Burg had been serving time for breaking and entering, when he walked away last Tuesday afternoon. According
to the administrative assistant at Newberry facility, a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Officer sighted a
person who looked like the suspect last night and that person fled into the woods. After an all night search, authorities
found Burg hiding in the gift shop of the Toonerville Trolley and he was taken into custody. He is now being transferred to
a maximum
security facility. Happy Birthday to Joshua Freed and Roger Shoemaker September 18, Janis Butkovich September 21, Aaron Oberle and Jackie Butkovich September 22, Kathleen Krienek, Wanda DeMenter and Brooke Moore September 23, Chris Keller September 24, Freddy Gribbell, Anabel Grinnell, Katana Freed, Fred Bryant
jr., and Paitten Butkovich September 26. Happy Anniversary to Gene and Delores Fuller September 18, Carl and Cathy Butkovich September 19, Chad and Tracy Germain September 21 and to Leta
and Phil Standring September 26. Until next time, take care!
Week of September 11, 2008 NEWS
Hello
everyone, I hope this week finds everyone keeping warm, a few people I spoke to said it was time to tune up the furnace and
clean the chimney, because of the drop in temperatures the past week. It's still officially summer, but Mother
Nature decided to let us know what is around the corner! Speaking of fall, don't miss the Naubinway-Engadine Merchants association annual fall festival,
Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Naubinway pavilion. Arts, crafts, food booths,
children's games, activities and more! This years silent auction will feature "tepee's". There will also
be a snowmobile and ATV swap meet, starting at 7 a.m., contact Charlie or Marilyn Vallier at 477-6192 for more information. American Legion Post
290 Engadine will have a fish fry Friday, September 12 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Engadine American
Legion VFW Post 8372 hall. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, everyone is welcome! There will be a fish fry at the Eagles #4483 in Gould
City, Friday, September 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and karaoke music by Wild Bill starting at 7 p.m. Wild Bill's Karaoke will be held every Friday, until further notice. Don't miss the fun! The Fraternal Order of Eagles #4483 of Gould City
will be celebrating their fourth anniversary, September 13 with an annual buffalo roast. There will be several raffles
starting at 2 p.m. with dinner beginning at 4
p.m. You don't want to miss music with the fabulous Ted Poli and other fun planned for this day, including a live
broadcast with Oldies 93. The FOE #4483 is open to the public and welcomes all members, friends, family and everyone to celebrate
their fourth anniversary, located on the corner of Gould City Road and US Highway 2. This Friday, September 12, they invite friends
and members in the camp ground for the weekend, please call 477-9964 for more information. Seney National Wildlife refuge will be having Amature Photo Tours, Thursday, September 11, September 18 and Firday, September 26 at 7 p.m. You should have a working knowledge
of your equipment and come prepared for a variety of weather and bug conditions. Happy Birthday to Charlie Fosdick IV on September 11, Tiffany Newhouse, Wendy Norris, Jenni Butkovich
and Makayla Kerbersky September 12, Connor Frisch September 14, Michelle Dean and Tracy Polachek September 15, Jill Priskorn
and Darwin Butkovich September 16, Joshua Freed and Roger Shoemaker September 18, Brian Gouza, Brent Gouza, Seth Robinson,
Stacey Frazier and Michael Schroeder September
19. Happy Anniversary
to Rebbecca and Gary Freytag September 17, Gene and Delores Fuller September 18, and to Carl and Cathy Butkovich
September 19. Until next
time, take care!
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 informati
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