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November 2021
HOUGHTON LAKE – The annual “Santa’s Workshop” is scheduled for Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse, located at 1701 West Houghton Lake Drive. The event features craft tables, ▪ See WORKSHOP on page 3A
Life is a-changin'
IN THIS ISSUE:
By Mark Constance
It’s been almost 12 years since we opened the Voice newspapers. From a single publication covering one county (Roscommon), we have grown to cover five counties and added extra websites to compliment UpNorthVoice.com. ▪ See CHANGE on page 3A
PINK OUT - Breast cancer awareness was the theme of the Annual Fairview-Mio Pink Out. Pictured in the stands from Fairview were (top, left) Levi Weaver and Ciara Forletta, (bottom, l-r) Josiah Linsley, Trenten Weaver and Summer Forletta. See more photos on pages 6-7B
It takes a community to run a pantry By Mike Salsbury OSCODA COUNTY - Norma Lyden moves through the room like the calm eye of the whirlwind around her, quietly directing a couple dozen hard-working -- and joyful – volunteers in filling the day’s boxes at Together We Can Food Pantry at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds on Helmer Lake Road. She and a handful of hands-on board members arrive ahead of the volunteers to prepare for the day, and Norma (who, not surprisingly, doesn’t like titles) is quick to deflect the spotlight away from her onto others in the room. Together We Can Food Pantry is all about community. If Norma is the current force behind the decades-old community organization, Ken Troyer might be the face: he kept popping up and in and out of conversations all morning. “Every week is like Christmas,” he explained as the semi-truck arrived at 8:30 a.m. “We never know what we will get.” Ken has been involved since 2008 when Sarah Rigpath, a friend of his, asked the retiree to get involved. “I like helping people, meeting people. We’ll pack 250-300 boxes this morning and have a good time doing it.” Shawn Raymond’s mother got him involved as a teenager, and he’s been helping for 16 years. He is one of a handful of drivers who
will deliver food boxes to veterans suffering from PTSD, the elderly, and households without cars or with parents who are so busy working they can’t take off for a food run. Terry Kennedy couldn’t remember exactly when she got involved, but Debbie Nurse later reminded her that she had gotten Terry involved about four years ago when the county was in danger of losing the food pantry. Mike Ames has only been volunteering for about a year and on the board just a few months, but he enjoys helping the community and loves that there’s always a wide variety of food and lots of fresh produce. And no one wanted to forget “the Troyer sisters,” Anita and Janeen, who come in after every workday to sweep and clean! As the truck pulls in with the day’s delivery, the volunteers also suddenly appear and are soon helping the board set up today’s offering on a donated conveyor belt system set up on folding tables, with Norma expertly directing where each type of food item is placed along the belt. Joann Bolda explains that every effort is made to pack the boxes neatly and carefully so the families can truly be delighted when they open their box to discover what they’ve received. Norma says so far, it’s no problem to get volunteers. On this day, she was a couple short, but Norma wasn’t concerned.
Above: Ken Troyer and Norma Lyden peruse the truck's bill of lading to discover what food they will have to give away. Right: Joann Bolda, another board member, pulls kitchen duty after all the volunteers have eaten lunch together between filling the boxes and loading them in the cars
“It gets done,” she said… and soon placed this reporter in charge of cabbages! Norma invites churches, service organizations, private businesses, and individuals to contribute monetarily to the food pantry: each truck costs about $1,200 and will contain an average of 20,000 pounds – ten tons! – of food. More than a half million ▪ See FOOD PANTRY on page 5A
Out and About A-2 Girls Night Out A-6 Higgins Master Plan A-9 Eagle Voice B-1 Grayling Pumpkin Night B-5 Pink Out B-6 Ogemaw Jackpines B-9 Comfy Chair B-10
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St, Whittemore, 7 p.m. Iosco Extras • Wednesdays – Bingo at Whittemore Chamber of Commerce Hall, 405 E. Sherman St., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
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- Roscommon, Higgins Lake, Prudenville, St. Helen, Houghton Lake. November 11 – Business to Business Breakfast, Village of Roscommon Offices, 8-9 a.m. 27 – Shop Small, downtown St. Helen 27 – Santa Comes to St. Helen! 29 – Red Cross Blood Drive, St. Helen Catholic Church, 737 N. St. Helen Rd., St. Helen, 12-6 p.m. Roscommon extra Mons: Reserve Tech Help, Houghton Lake Public Library, 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, sign-up online or by phone to reserve a time. Thurs: Storytime, Roscommon Area District Library, 10:30 am Fris: Open Tech Hour, Roscommon Area District Library, 2 p.m. 1st Weds: Michigan Fireman’s Memorial Festival planning, Roscommon Fire Training Grounds, 290 Ballenger St., 6:30 p.m. 1st Thurs: Veterans Coffee Hour, The Roscommon County Airport. 5218 E. Houghton Lake Drive. 9-10 a.m. 2nd Suns: VFW Country Breakfast, VFW Post 4159, Roscommon, 8 a.m. -12 p.m.
IOSCO COUNTY - Hale, Whittemore
November 16 – Whittemore Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 405 E Sherman
Grayling, Frederic, Lovells November 11 – Gits and Shiggles Improv Comedy, AuSable Artisan Village, 7-9 p.m. 12-14 – Sight In Days, Grayling Sportman's Club, 13 – Drawing Better, AuSable Artisan Village, 219 Michigan Ave., Grayling, 10:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. 13 - Crawford County Veterans Day Dinner. 7 p.m. All Crawford County Veterans, Widows/Widowers of a veteran and 1 (ONE) guest can register for dinner Please register by calling or texting Charly Mathews at 586-995-1963 with name and one or two count for dinner. 106 S James Street. 13-27 – Festival of Trees and Gift Baskets Raffle, Grayling MiniMall, I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 14 – 9th Annual Chili Cook-off, River House Shelter & Rolling Oak Brewery, 509 Norway St., Grayling, 4-6:30 p.m. 20 – Christmas Walk, downtown Grayling, 12-5 p.m., Light Parade, 5 p.m., Parents Night-Out 6-8 p.m. Crawford extra 1st Suns: Breakfast Buffet, American Legion Post 106, 106 S. James St., Grayling, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 989-348-7232 for details. Suns & Weds: Open Skeet & Trap, 11 a.m. (excluding holidays) at the Grayling Sportsman's Club, located at 6990 Old Lake Road in Grayling . Mons: Tai Chi, 12-1pm at The
Gift-A Wellness Community, 4304 W M 72 Hwy, Grayling. Mons: Genealogy Group, Devereaux Memorial Library, 9 a.m.12 p.m. Mons: Cooking for One Class, CC Commission on Aging, Grayling, 1-2 p.m. Mons: Clogging Classes, FUTURE Commission on Aging, Grayling, 1:30 p.m. Mons: Eat Healthy, Be Active Class, CC Commission on Aging, 7-8 p.m. 10/25-11/22 2nd Mons: Post Meeting, American Legion Post 106, 106 S. James St., Grayling, 7 p.m. 4th Mons: Foot Care Clinic, FUTURE CC Commission on Aging, 4388 M-72 E, Grayling, 1-4 p.m. Tues: Bible Study, Crawford County Commission on Aging & ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 4
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my mom and son. Tragedies all, but the kind of things that happen to each Continued from page 1 of us and help build character (so But our focus has always been on they say) or teach us patience and the positive people and events our perseverance. unique corner of the world has to But as my dad said, “For offer. everyone going out there’s another During that time, I’ve been able one coming in.” I mention this as we to experience things here that occur welcome our daughter’s first child, nowhere else, and everywhere Leo Patrick. else: Standing in the AuSable to It took all of these experiences to catch pics of the chaotic start prepare me for the new “health” of AuSable River Canoe battle that’s reared its ugly marathon; Alumni football head. games in Roscommon I was diagnosed with and Houghton Lake; liver disease about two and car shows in the years ago. And despite snow in Fairview. I’ve following all the rules taken photos of our West the doctors threw at me, Branch and Tawas athletes the prognosis is not good. at Ford Field; Small town I’m almost finished with fairs in Hale and Standish; the process of applying for an Mark and followed high school quiz opportunity to be considered Constance bowls and bands as they did for a liver transplant. It’s out battle across the state of my hands and all I can do is wait, Too many parades to remember pray … and live. and so many photos I can’t count, It's a weird disease in many ways, except to say I wore out (didn’t in that it can be an insidious little break) a Canon DSL camera. bastard. I may appear normal and, During this time, I’ve also shared on some days, for the most part I with many of you my battle with will be. You would never even know, cancer, And the untimely deaths of
unless you looked very closely. On other days, my body and mind are just compromised in ways that are tough to describe. I’m sharing this now because some of you noticed I haven’t been doing the same amount of writing I used to. Or wasn’t at an event or meeting I would always attend. Or unfortunately, that the quality of my writing isn’t what it used to be. I will do battle with this thing. I’ll take it to the mat. You know that. But the disease will ultimately win, and a transplant is necessary. So, I must “leave” on occasion. And it’s because of this I’m asking for a hand. We’ve added some great people to the Voice family these past few months, but they’ll need time to find their way around the community. Any assistance you can offer in the way of photos of your events or notes about things coming up would be helpful during this time. I apologize for not explaining this sooner, but as determined and hard-headed as I can be sometimes, I do procrastinate. Which is why I’ve worked most of my life in a field that
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requires deadlines. And I’m looking at this disease is just another deadline in a lifetime of them. I appreciate your prayers and support as we work through this new challenge. I will keep you in the loop. Thank you for your support. Mark
Workshop Continued from page 1 games and other activities supplied by area businesses and volunteers. It also includes a visit by Santa Claus himself! Additional sponsors are being sought for the event, which is expected to be attended by more than 300 children. Sign up for booths is first come, first serve and space is limited. Deadline is Nov. 15. “We appreciate our area businesses and community members … Any support is always welcomed to help keep this long-standing family tradition … going, said Event Coordinator Ronda Spears. For information on being a sponsor contact Spears at 989-4431130.
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Senior Center, 10 a.m. Tues: Zumba Gold, FUTURE Commission on Aging, Grayling, 10 a.m. Tues: Pistol Shooting, Grayling Sportsman’s Club, 1 p.m. (excluding holidays) Tues: Ballet Basics, FUTURE CC Commission on Aging, 4388 M-72 East, Grayling, 1-2 p.m. Tues: Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinic, CC Commission on Aging, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tues & Thurs: Adult Seniors Exercise Program, Devereaux Memorial Library, 1 p.m. 2nd Tues: Auxiliary Meeting, American Legion Post 106, 106 S. James St., Grayling, 5:30 p.m. Weds: Clogging, the FUTURE location of the Crawford County Commission on Aging Senior Center, located at 4388 M-72 East, Grayling, 12 p.m. Weds: Walk in the Woods hosted by COA, various locations, 1 p.m. Weds, Thurs, Sats: Free COVID19 Testing, Kirtland Community College Weds: Basic Photography for Adults, AuSable Artisan Village, 5-6:30 p.m. (through Oct. 20) Weds & Fris: Geri-Fit exercise class, Crawford County Commission
on Aging, 4388 M-72 East, Grayling, 10 a.m. 1st Weds: NEMSCA Senior Commodities Food Truck at St. Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot, 708 Peninsular Ave., Grayling, 9:3010:30 a.m. 1st Weds: Monthly Meeting, Grayling Sportsman’s Club, 3 p.m. 3rd Weds: Alzheimer’s Support Group at The Brook of Grayling, 503 Rose St., 11 a.m. Thurs: Craft & Chat Club, Crawford Country Commission on Aging & Senior Center, Grayling, 10 a.m. Second Thursday: Crawford County Veterans Hour at 10 a.m. 106 S James Street in Grayling. Fris: Pool, Crawford Country Commission on Aging & Senior Center, Grayling, 1 p.m. Fris: Pantry Bingo, Crawford Country Commission on Aging & Senior Center, Grayling, 1-3 p.m.
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Branch, Rose City, Lupton November 12 – Chamber Connections, West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce, 7-8 a.m.
Open enrollment
GRAYLING - Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period runs through Dec. 7. If you need help exploring new Medicaid plans, please call Tammy Findlay, Advocacy and Resource Coordinator at the Crawford County Commission on Aging at 989-3487123 for an appointment.
18 – Vet2Vet Peer Support Group, First United Methodist Church, corner of Fairview and State Road, West Branch, 6-7 p.m. Ogemaw County Extras: 3rd Mons: Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary Meeting, VFW Post 3775, S. M-30, West Branch, 5 p.m. Tues: Kiwanis Club meeting, China Inn, 601 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch, noon. Contact 989701-2507 1st Tues: West Branch Merchant Meeting, West Branch Police Station, 6 p.m. 3rd Tues: OCGHS General Membership/Board Meeting, Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 E. Houghton Ave., West Branch, 2:304:30 p.m. Weds: Bingo, Knights of Columbus Hall, West Branch, 6:45 p.m. Early Birds, 7 p.m. Regular Bingo. Weds: Al-Anon meetings, 12-Step Club, 236 First Street, West Branch, 8 p.m. Call Susan at 989387-3440. 2nd Weds: Aktion Club, United Methodist Church, corner of Fairview & State Street, West Branch, 9:30 a.m. Thurs: Optimist Club meeting, Logger’s Depot, 314 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch 7-8 a.m. 1st Thurs: Ogemaw County Fair Board/Agricultural Society Meeting, Main Building, Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thurs: Healing Together – Compassus Hospice grief support group, Ogemaw Commission on Aging, 1508 M-33, 10-11a.m. Contact 989-343-2470. 3rd Thurs: Car Cruise and Show, ATC Auto & Truck Accessories, 2354 S. M-76, 5-8 p.m. 1st & 3rd Suns: Adult Children ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 5
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of Alcoholics, First United Methodist Church, 2490 State Rd, West Branch, 6-8 p.m. OSCODA COUNTY - Comins, Fairview, Mio, Luzerne November Oscoda County extras 2nd Mons: Chamber of Commerce for Oscoda County meeting, 201 Morenci Ave., Mio, 6:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Fris: FREE Community Clothing Closet, Comins Community Church, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
REGION - All other. Mostly
Gladwin, Glennie, Oscoda, and Gaylord November 6 – Sit-N-Sign book signing with The London House author Katherine Reay, Saturn Booksellers, 127 W. Main St., Gaylord, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 9 – Connecting Women Luncheon, The Oak Room, Treetop Resorts, 3962 Wilkinson Rd., Gaylord, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 10 – Business After Hours, Pine Squirrel, 1600 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord, 5-7 p.m. 13 – Power of the Purse, Otsego United Way, various Gaylord restaurants, 5:30-9 p.m.
Food pantry Continued from page 1 pounds of food will pass through the pantry this year, almost seven tons last Thursday alone! Volunteers are welcome to call Norma at -989-889-4512 to be added to the schedule, but please be advised: it means standing on concrete for three consecutive hours to pack a minimum of 225 boxes each time. Anyone who needs food, just show up on the third full-week Thursday of every month and other times as announced. Schedule for the next two months: Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 16.
Food recipients never leave their vehicle. Volunteers collect the empty boxes from the previous month while, here, Debbie Nurse registers the household(s) and Terry Kennedy assists.
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Above: Pictured (l-r) are Evy Myers, Claudia Myers, Madison Cook, Kristin Leonard of Kstylz Hair & Nail Studio
Pictured (l-r) are Laurel Miller. Pam Robinson and Dayna fork inside Roscommon Village Hall
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Made Up North dressed as cast members of the Wizard o Suvada, Lori Ragen, Rhonda Breiter and Debbie Smith. GIRL'S NIGHT OUT –The Higgins Lake-Roscom Night Out event in downtown Roscommon in October. people turned out for the event, which featured sales, fo as multiple raffles.
Debbie Fistler and Jackie Moore.
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Pictured (l-r) are Kernsa Huffman, Lana Pellegrini, Sue Huffman, Chat Fischer and Kathy Rosencrants.
of Oz. Pictured (l-r) are Kristen Mozol, Diane Love-
mmon Chamber of Commerce held its annual Girl’s Due in part to fabulous weather, several hundred ood and snacks at many downtown businesses, as well - Photos by Mark Constance
Pictured (l-r) are Mary Peck, Michele Milne, Kenda McReedyDenlinger, Sheryl Tussey and Carol Kosinski.
Don and Anna Sylvester’s had a crowd at Art-Y-Facts.
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More roads open to Off Highway Vehicles
NORTHERN MICHIGAN Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNFs) are changing. The designation of Forest Service roads to include Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) to allow for consistent use across the Forests and other public lands statewide. With this designation change, the National Forest System (NFS) roads within the HMNFs will be open to OHV use. “Now we are aligned with most state and local roadways to OHV use, and confusion should be minimized by the public,” said Leslie Auriemmo, Forest Supervisor - HMNFs, “By implementing this designation change, our forest visitors will no longer have to guess if they are in compliance with the law while recreating on state, county and/ or National Forest System Roads.” The HMNFs took public comment last January and February, and conducted a Forest wide Mixed Vehicle Use Analysis of Forest
Service roads. Over 80 percent of the comments received by the public were in favor of this designation change. Based on the analysis, Forest Service Officials have decided that all Forest Service roads, already open to highway legal vehicles, will now be open to OHVs. This excludes roads connected to state or county roads that are closed to OHV use. The proposal also excludes roads on which OHV use would pose a public safety concern; For example, the Hungerford Lake Area roads/trails would NOT be open to OHV use. The new Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for the HMNFs Ranger Districts are now in print at each Ranger District Office and available online at Huron-Manistee National Forests Motor Vehicle Use Maps and have been updated to reflect this change For information call the Mio office at 989-826-3252
Pictured (l-r) are Melisa Aker and Suzanne Luck RCCF.
COOR ISD awarded grant
ROSCOMMON - The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) announced that COOR ISD was awarded a grant of $3,000 to help with funding a fencing project. With this funding the COOR ISD was able to complete phase 1 and 2 of their fencing project.
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"We are so grateful to the donor who supported our fencing project! Thanks to their generosity we are able to ensure our students safety on the playground,” said COOR Principal Melisa Aker. For info on the foundation visit myrccf.org.
NEW BUSINESS - Tom and Rick Pettit recently opened Union Gallery. A photography studio and craft boutique, Union Gallery will feature Michigan artisans and an art studio. Art classes will be available as well as kid craft days on Saturdays. The company will also handle restoration of old photos, saving your family memories. Union Gallery is located at 704 S. Loxley in Houghton Lake, inside the Save-A-Lot plaza. For information call 989-2024169.
What do you see for the future of Higgins Township?
ROSCOMMON - The results of the Higgins Township Master Plan survey are in! The township is in the process of updating its land use master plan, and community input will help to set the Township’s future course. An open house is scheduled for Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m. It will include presentation board and government officials will be available for comment, as well as provide an opportunity for residents to give their input. The plan is comprehensive and will provide action strategies for new development over the next 10-20 years while providing recommendations that support the community’s sense of place and its relationship to the Village of Roscommon. To ensure the plan reflects the township, the consultants drafting the plan desire to gain insight into what
residents, seasonal residents, property owners, and business owners would like to be developed in the township. The premise of the study is to determine what land use decisions could improve the Township. For example, should the plan encourage growth and new development, or should it encourage preservation of the more rural and less intensive lifestyle? The board will present a final draft of a proposed plan next Spring. After a 63-day comment period, the plan may adopted as soon as the summer of 2022. For anyone with great ideas on how to make Higgins Township a better place to live, the committee would like to hear from you. The Higgins Township Hall is located at 700 S. Fifth Street in Roscommon. For info contact Jim Smith at 989-240-4040.
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Grayling Chamber Spotlight-A-Member
League of Women Voters
GRAYLING – The Grayling Area Chamber of Commerce named the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Grand Traverse Area as its November Spotlight-A-Member. The Grand Traverse Area LWV offered to sponsor a unit in Crawford County, therefore the CCU was formed in 2017. Since then, Marcia Koppa said the organization has worked to inform citizens and high school students, register new voters, engage candidates in forums and observe local governmental meetings with the goal of providing nonpartisan voter information. The League of Women Voters is not just for women. Men have been welcome as members since 1970! The League is 101 years old. Many of the founders of the LWV began as suffragists, putting their lives on the line so that half of the adults in the country could go to the polls and vote. The League has also partnered with Promote the Vote and the Michigan Independent Citizens
Redistricting Commission. One thing the public might not be aware the LWN helps with is VOTE411.org. This offers candidates the opportunity to respond to questions pertinent to their candidacy. Millage and ballot proposals are presented and explained. For information on the League of Women Voters call 989-348-2933, visit lwvgta.org or email Marcia Koppa at mmkoppa@hotmail.com.
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Obituaries & Death Notices The following death notice appeared last month omitting the descendant’s last name. We apologize to Mr. Job’s family and friends for this omission: Leslie Dennis Job Leslie Dennis Job, 67, of Roscommon, passed Sept. 22, 2021. Memorial donations to Promedica/ Heartland Hospice, Roscommon County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund, or the Lion’s Den Mission Bible Training Center. Lorraine Dennerly Lorraine Dennerly, 93, of Roscommon, passed Oct. 1, 2021. Rebecca Lynn ‘Becky’ Hohman Rebecca Lynn Hohman, 43, of Roscommon, passed Oct. 2, 2021. Barbara Nelson Clagett Barbara Nelson Clagett, 82, of Roscommon, passed Oct. 3, 2021. Memorial donations to The Charlevoix Area Garden Club.
J Karl Eisele J Karl Eisele, 57, of St. Helen, passed Oct. 9, 2021.
John Arthur Pearson John Arthur Pearson, 85, of Hale, passed Oct. 6, 2021.
James Pryce Jaguszewski James Pryce Jaguszewski, 79, of St. Helen, passed Oct. 14, 2021.
Keith Joseph Egresics Keith Joseph Egresics, 67, of Prescott and formerly of Hale, passed Oct. 8, 2021.
Betty Lou Adelaide Cox Betty Lou Adelaide Cox, 87, of St. Helen passed Oct. 14, 2021. Earl “Chris” Gille Earl Gille, 68, of St. Helen passed Oct. 21, 2021. Jerry Hoover Jerry L. Hoover, 82, of Prudenville, passed Oct. 24, 2021. Patrick Joseph Matthews Patrick Joseph Matthews, 61, of Lupton, passed Oct. 17, 2021. Mary Lou McCarthy Mary Lou McCarthy, 84, of West Branch, passed Oct. 21, 2021. Memorial donations to Judson Baptist Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Dennis Albert Timlick, Sr. Dennis Albert Timlick, Sr., 69, of Hale, passed Oct. 8, 2021. David Arthur Brandt David Arthur Brandt, 69, of Hale, passed Oct. 12, 2021. Garland Lee Iseler Garland Lee Iseler, 79, of Hale, passed away October 17, 2021. Memorial donations to the Rev. Garland Iseler Endowment Fund at Concordia Seminary or the charity of the donor’s choice. Robert John Vincent, III Robert John Vincent, III, 31, of Hale, passed Oct. 20, 2021.
Jeffrey Norman Nelson Jeffrey Norman Nelson, 62, of Roscommon, passed Oct. 16, 2021.
Alexis Marie ‘Lexie’ Muckenthaler Alexis Marie (Pace) Muckenthaler, 43, of Whittemore, passed Oct. 13, 2021. Christine Kaye Burger Christine Kaye Burger, 71, of Whittemore, passed Oct. 16, 2021. Robert Avery ‘Bob’ Selleck Robert Avery Selleck, 80, of Houghton Lake, passed Oct. 9, 2021. Memorial donations to Munson Healthcare Hospice. Barry Lynn Buffey Barry Lynn Buffey, 54, of Houghton Lake, passed Oct. 11, 2021. Sheri Bourland Sheri A. (Webber) Bourland, 58, of Houghton Lake, passed Oct. 22, 2021.
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Eugene Leroy “Gene” Rang Eugene Leroy Rang, 89, of Mio, passed Oct. 3, 2021. Memorial donations to American Legion Post 162, Luzerne. Barbara S. Byler Barbara S. Byler, 81, of Mio, passed Oct. 8, 2021. William Earl Maier, Jr. William Earl Maier, Jr., 67, of Mio, passed Oct. 13, 2021. Memorial donations to TriPoint Church of God Missions and/or Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center. William Edwin Kirkum William Edwin Kirkum, 66, of Mio, passed Oct. 16, 2021.
Joan Emeline Collins Joan Emeline Collins, 81, of Mio, passed Oct. 23, 2021.
Michelle Glee Storms Koski Michelle Glee Storms Koski, 53, of Tawas City, formerly of Roscommon, passed Oct. 12, 2021.
Russell Albert White Russell Albert White, 93, of Whittemore, passed Oct. 4, 2021. Memorial donations to Good News Ministries Lutheran Church.
Tony Andrew Zink Tony Andrew Zink, 50, of Frederic, passed Oct. 22, 2021.
Roberta Lynn Bruce Roberta Lynn Bruce, 65, of Mio, passed Oct. 17, 2021.
Beatrice Kay ‘Bea’ Thompson Beatrice Kay Thompson, 71, of Roscommon, passed Oct. 20, 2021.
Clarence Albert Weed Clarence Albert Weed, 92, of Higgins Lake, passed Oct. 23, 2021. Memorial donations to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of the North.
Frederick H. Purdy Frederick H. Purdy, 77, of Grayling, passed Oct. 22, 2021. Memorial donations to the Lawrence Purdy Scholarship Fund, Ann Arbor.
James Willard Fullerton James Willard Fullerton, 57, of Mio, passed Oct. 20, 2021. Melvia A. Buckel Melvia A. Buckel, 79, of West Branch, passed Oct. 1, 2021. Memorial donations to Faith Alive Church, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Compassus Hospice. Margaret Irene Durst Margaret Irene Durst, 94, of West Branch, passed Oct. 11, 2021. Memorial donations to Calvary Baptist Missions. Marlene Mary Hamilton Marlene Mary Hamilton, 73, of West Branch, formerly of Hale, passed Oct. 13, 2021. Gary Jerome Theunick Gary Jerome Theunick, 73, of West Branch, passed Oct. 11, 2021. Raymond Lamprey King Raymond Lamprey King, 92, of West Branch, passed Oct. 18, 2021. Memorial to the Ogemaw Kids’ Club. Margot Wright Margot Wright, 82, of West Branch, passed Oct. 18, 2021. Memorial donations to Toni & Trish House, Auburn. Ronald Lee Barker Ronald Lee Barker, 80, of West Branch, passed Oct. 19, 2021. Todd Irwin George, Sr. Todd Irwin George, Sr, 50, of West Branch, passed Oct. 23, 2021. Joseph Allen Elmer, Sr. Joseph Allen Elmer, Sr., 65, of Rose City, passed Oct. 1, 2021. Nikki Ann Kenworthy Nikki Ann Kenworthy, 66, of Rose City, passed Oct. 5, 2021. Memorial donations to the Ogemaw District Library, Rose City.
Anita Marie Bochy Anita Marie Bochy, 82, of Hale, passed Oct. 21, 2021. Memorial donations to the Bishop Baraga Association. Patricia Marian “Patty” Salyers Patricia Marian Salyers, 63, of Grayling, passed Oct. 1, 2021. Larry Bunker Larry Bunker, 64, of Grayling, passed Oct. 3, 2021. Susan Beth Brinks Susan Beth Brinks, 66, of Grayling, passed Oct. 7, 2021. Memorial donations may to the Crawford County Animal Shelter. Richard Glen “Jack” Bramble Richard Glen Bramble, 80, of Grayling, passed Oct. 10, 2021.
Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Downey Gerald Joseph Downey, 90, of Fairview, formerly of Mio, passed Oct. 22, 2021. Memorial donations to the Our Lady of the Woods Shrine Restoration Fund. Dorothy Marie McMahan Dorothy Marie (Kern) McMahan, 92, of Fairview, formerly of Luzerne, passed Oct. 23, 2021. Memorial donations made to Compassus Hospice, West Branch, and/or St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mio. Cleo Sheldon Cleo N. (Layman) Sheldon, 90, of Comins, formerly of Grayling, passed Oct. 3, 2021. Memorial donations to Hospice of Michigan, Alpena.
Eugenia Marie “Jeanie Sloan” Collins Eugenia Marie Collins, 87, of Grayling, passed Oct. 18, 2021. Memorial donations to Northern Pines Assisted Living Facility or St. Mary Catholic Church, Grayling. Tim Herron Francis Tim Herron Francis, 85, of Beaver Creek Twp. and formerly of Grayling, passed Oct. 19, 2021. Memorial donations to the Wounded Warriors Project. George Eric McEvers George Eric McEvers, 85, of Grayling, passed Oct. 20, 2021. Memorial donations to Heartland Hospice, West Branch. Jerry W. Morford Jerry W. Morford, 82, of Grayling, passed Oct. 23, 2021. Memorial donations to the Crawford County Commission on Aging.
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Appetizers
Gourmet Pizza
Bread Stix
8-10 Freshly Baked Bread Stix. $4.50 75 cal/piece Stuffed with Pepperoni add $1.75 18 cal/piece Stuffed with Ham add $1.75 5 cal/piece Mozzarella on Top or Inside add $2.50 34 cal/piece Classic Red Pizza Sauce on Side add $1.00 40 cal/serving Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce add $1.50 35 cal/serving
Spi-Rolls
(Chicken or Pepperoni)
Chicken: Tender all white Chicken, smoky Bacon, melted Cheddar & Mozzarella, spi-rolled up into our own homemade pizza crust. Served with creamy Ranch for dipping. $7.99 89 cal/piece
Cheesy Bread
Pizza Crust Smothered in Garlic, Special Herbs & Mozzarella Cheese. Small 10” $6.49 109 cal/piece Large 14” $11.49 113 cal/piece With Bacon: add $1.00 /Small 13 cal/piece $2.00 /Large 9 cal/piece
Pepperoni: Spicy Pepperoni & melted Mozzarella spi-rolled up into our own homemade pizza crust. Served with our homemade, award winning Classic Red Pizza Sauce for dipping. $7.99 84 cal/piece
GF Chicken Wings 109-132 cal/piece
Garden Salad
Corn Chips, Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olives & Taco Sauce. Reg 840 cal / Sm 427 cal (includes Taco Sauce)
Greek Salad
Fresh Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Salami, Green Peppers, Onions, Kalamata Olives, Feta & Dressing. Reg 635 cal / Sm 381 cal
Tossed Salad
Fresh Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato & your choice of Dressing. Reg 139 cal / Sm 87 cal
Patrolman’s Deluxe
Pepperoni, Ham, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Onions, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Bacon & Black Olives. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 237 / 253 / 290 / 300 cal
Sliced Top Round complimented with sliced Portabella Mushrooms, accented with Sweet Red and Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion and Cheddar atop 100% pure Wisconsin Mozzarella & our special Southwest Sauce. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 247 / 271 / 302 / 314 cal
All Meat: Pepperoni, Ham, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage & Bacon. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 234 / 248 / 287 / 296 cal
Taco Pizza
Seasoned Ground Beef, Taco Sauce, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato & Black Olives. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 243 / 252 / 286 / 299 cal
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Lettuce, Spinach, Your Choice of Tasty Chunks of Chicken Breast or Crispy Chicken, Tomato, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Onions, Mozzarella Cheese & Dressing. Reg 466 cal / Sm 248 cal
The "SARGE" 20” 8 Huge Slices X-Large 16” 12 Slices Large 14” 10 Slices Medium 12” 8 Slices Small 10” 6 Slices Personal 6” 4 Slices Square Deep Dish 12" 12 Slices Classic Crust 71-355 cal Gluten-Free GF Crust 67 cal 10” Only, Additional charge Cauliflower GF Crust 98 cal 12” Only, Additional charge Filled Crust: Cheese 43-57 cal or Pepperoni 23-31 cal
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Garlic 3-4 cal or Parmesan 9-12 cal Keystone Pizza: Crust on Top & Bottom 71-355 cal
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Fresh Spinach leaves, premium Hard Salami, fresh sliced vine-ripened Tomatoes, tasty Greek Kalamata Olives, zesty sliced Pepperoncini on an Olive Oil base with Wisconsin's best Mozzarella, fresh shredded Parmesan, Romano, Asiago and chunks of fresh Feta. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 227 / 249 / 282 / 292 cal
Pizza Margherita
Fresh sliced red ripe Roma Tomatoes and fresh leaf Basil atop a bed of melted Mozzarella- on our famous Classic pizza crust and Red Sauce. Add Feta for additional charge. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 188 / 206 / 234 / 242 cal
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Ground Beef, Bacon, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses. S 9.99 M 12.49 L 16.95 XL 20.49 233 / 241 / 268 / 278 cal
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Chicken Salad
Extra Dressings $1.00
Southwest Steak & Portabella
Pepperoni, Ham, Mushrooms, Green Pepper & Onions. S 9.99 M 12.49 L 16.95 XL 20.49 200 / 216 / 256 / 260 cal
Patrolman’s Deluxe
Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Pepperoni, Black Olives, Banana Peppers, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese & Italian Dressing. Reg 414 cal / Sm 231 cal
OTHER SALADS $7.49 $5.49
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Italian Salad
Ranch 223 cal French 210 cal Bleu Cheese 200 cal Italian 111 cal Greek 220 cal Caesar 230cal Southwest 141 cal Thousand Island 210 cal Low Fat Ranch 70 cal Raspberry Vinaigrette 90 cal TOSSED $5.49 $4.49
The Classics
Spinach, Portabellas, Sun Dried Cherries, Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Basil & Grape Tomatoes topped with Feta, Asiago, Romano, Parmesan Cheeses & Dressing. Reg 356 cal / Sm 185 cal
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Southwest Steak & Portabella
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OUR DRESSINGS Reg: 2 pkts Sm: 1 pkt Calories listed are for each packet. GF
Regular: Small:
Our new “Blue Ribbon” creation! Creamy White Sauce smothered with a blend of five Cheeses, topped with crispy breaded Chicken Breast and succulent Ham. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 240 / 260 / 282 / 296 cal
Build Your Own
Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese & Dressing. Reg 391 cal / Sm 209 cal
Taco Salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Salads Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Pepperoni, Ham, Mushroom, Hard-Boiled Egg, Green Pepper, Onions, Mozzarella Cheese & Dressing. Reg 431 cal / Sm 235 cal
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GF Oven-Roasted GF Sweet Heat Bourbon GF Hot Spicy Garlic GF Sweet Chili GF BBQ Zesty Orange Large $13.49 Small $8.49 Dipping Sauces $1.00: Bleu Cheese 200 cal/1.5oz Ranch 547 cal/4oz
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Chicken Parmazeti
Chicken Parmazeti
Tasty Chunks of Chicken, Tender Broccoli, Tomato & 3 Cheeses: Mozzarella, Cheddar & Parmesan. Made with our Special White Sauce. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 247 / 263 / 291 / 300 cal
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Chunks of Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 244 / 265 / 293 / 307 cal
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Tasty Chunks of BBQ Chicken & Mozzarella Cheese. Made with our Zesty BBQ Sauce. S 8.99 M 11.49 L 15.75 XL 18.75 206 / 221 / 249 / 259 cal
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Chunks of Spicy Chicken, Mozzarella & Feta. Made with our Southwest Sauce. S 10.99 M 13.99 L 18.75 XL 21.99 226 / 247 / 278 / 286 cal
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*Portabellas 0-5 *Feta 20-50 *Red Bell Peppers 0-5 *Spinach 0-5 *Turkey 5-20 *Artichoke Hearts 0-10 *Kalamata Olives 5-30 *Sliced Top Round 10-45 *Swiss Cheese 19-56
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE THE “SARGE" CHEESE ........................................ 6.75 8.80 11.60 14.15 20.25 1.25 1.75 2.00 3.00 EXTRA ITEMS .............................. 1.00 SELECT ITEMS (ADDITIONAL CHARGE) 2.00 2.50 3.50 4.00 6.00 EXTRA CHEESE ........................... 1.50 1.75 2.50 3.00 4.50 CHEESE OR PEPPERONI FILLED CRUST ............................. 2.50 2.75 3.50 4.25 6.00
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6” Personal Pizza with up to 3 Toppings: 4.49 / Keystone Pizza: Additional 2.00 per pizza Any side order 1.50 / Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce: 1.00
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutrition information available on request.
greatest effort is made to provide these products to be free of wheat/gluten ingredients. However, we are not a Gluten Ourgluten-free facility and the possibility of cross-contamination does exist. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee these items to be free of all allergens. Certain products may vary from our suppliers from time to time, and therefore ingredients may vary. Free If you are highly sensitive, we recommend discussing your situation with an owner / manager prior to placing your order.
*Wheat roll availability varies per location. **Excludes Crispy Chicken, Taco Meat & Meatballs
Subs and Grinders are served hot; Wraps are served cold- unless requested otherwise. Calories listed are for a Sub. Subtract 178 cal for a Wrap. Add 253 cal for a Grinder.
Super Italian Sub
Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Mozzarella, topped with Lettuce, Tomato & Italian Dressing $7.99 1141 cal
The Club
Sliced Top Round, Turkey, Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo $7.99 1038 cal
Barbeque Sub
Your choice of Italian Meatballs, Sliced Top Round or Chicken with BBQ Sauce & Mozzarella $7.99 1056-1553 cal
Crispy Chicken Club
Crispy White Meat Chicken, Ham, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheddar Cheese-served with Ranch $7.99 1174 cal
Veggie Sub
Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Black Olives, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato & Italian Dressing $7.99 989 cal
Chicken Sub
Tasty chunks of Chicken & Broccoli covered with Mozzarella, Oven-baked, then topped with Lettuce & Tomato- served with Ranch $7.99 1112 cal
Steak & Portabella
Sliced Top Round & Portabellas with Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato & Southwest Sauce $7.99 1220 cal
Pizza Sub
Up to 5 items, Pizza Sauce & Mozzarella $7.99 950-1200 cal
Meatball Sub
Italian Meatballs, Pizza Sauce & Mozzarella $7.99 1402 cal
The B.L.T.
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheddar Cheese $7.99 1236 cal
Taco Sub
Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Taco Sauce $7.99 1118 cal
Cheese Steak Hoagie
Sliced Top Round, Cheddar Cheese, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo $7.99 1134 cal
Turkey Sub
98% Fat-Free Sliced Turkey Breast, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo $7.99 1011 cal
Pasta
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Build-Your-Own Oven-Baked Pasta or Lasagna
2 Red Sauce or Alfredo 3 Choose Any Combination of Pizza Toppings Pasta Noodles or Lasagna Served with Garlic Bread $8.99 plus 75¢ per topping. 687 cal+
Chicken Parmazeti Alfredo Pasta
Mac & Cheese
Cheesy Cheddar Mac ‘n Cheese $8.99 750 cal Delicious Pasta Noodles, Seasoned Chicken, Classic Lasagna $8.99 725 cal Fresh Tomatoes, Broccoli and Cheddar- with Garlic Roll $2.49 493 cal our Creamy Alfredo Sauce. $8.99 829 cal With Cheese add $1.00 172 cal
NEW! Pizza Bowls
Tasty Specialties Pizza Pocket (Calzone)
Keto Bowl: Pepperoni, Ham, Mushrooms, Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese and your
NEW! Cinnamon Crisp Pizza
Choose Apple, Cherry, S’More, or Plain Cinnamon. Large: $10.35 / Small: $7.49 115-142 cal/slice
Cinnamon Spi-Rolls
with Pecans $5.99 110 cal/piece
Cannoli
Six Mini-Pastries with Creamy Filling. Raspberry or Chocolate Drizzle. $6.99 71 cal/piece
Cinnamon Stix with Icing
Bread Stix with Cinnamon & Icing. $4.50 91 cal/piece
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CLASS OF 1970 – The Roscommon Class of 1970 visited Wilderness State Park as part of a class trip. Pictured (back, l-r) are George Millard. Kelly Annis. Rodger Evans, David St. Denis, myself (Don Moore), Rick Schaeffer, John Such, Leland Verberkmoes, Pat Brown, (front) Mary Ann Cherven Brown, Mike Bailey, Patty Shore, (unknown), Tom Allen and Mary Jo Ama Wetherby. All members of the Class of 1970. Editor’s note: If you know the name of the missing lady in this photo, please email it to info@upnorthvoice. com. If you have a separate old school photo from Northeast Michigan you would like us to run, please send it over. Thank you. - Courtesy photo.
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Welcome November! Happy Fall! Happy Thanksgiving! Oscoda Senior News By Suzanne Barker Just in case you didn’t see it in the last article, or just haven’t gotten around to it yet, I would like to remind everyone that it is time for us to be having the furnace checked to make sure it is ready and safe to keep you warm this winter. Check the caulk and status of the windows so they do an excellent job of keeping the warmth in your home. Also, don’t forget to keep emergency items on hand in case power is lost or the weather is bad, and you can’t get out or no one can get in. Items such as water and shelf food, flash- light and batteries. I know it’s only Fall, but winter tends to creep up on us quicker that we expect, and it will be easier if we are better prepared ahead of time. The Together We Can food drops happening this month are on Nov. 4 and 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds. Keep in mind, if they run out of food to give out, they may be gone early. The CSFP (senior cheese box) will be on Nov. 9 from 10-11 a.m. TEFAP (every 3-month box) will be happening here at the Center, which is also on Nov. 9 from 8-11 a.m. The council’s meeting is scheduled for Nov. 9 from 8-11 a.m. The public is invited to attend. A reminder about the 1-hour ride the Center will pay for with OCATS if you’re 60-64 years in age and have errands in the county to take care of. These need to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, so give us a call in plenty of time for us to set that up for you. There will be no exercise class on Tuesday Nov. 9 due to the TEFAP food pick-up. This month’s Beaver Moon will be shining down on Nov. 19. Have a wonderful month and keep up those daily smiles! Don’t forget to pass one on to brighten someone else’s day too. Suzanne Barker is the Director of the Oscoda County Council on Aging. For information call 989-8263025.
PUMPKIN NIGHT – In spite of misty weather conditions, the Grayling Elementary PTO held its annual Pumpkin Night on Oct. 20. The event featured crafts, kid’s games, snacks, cider and much more. Volunteers wore Halloween costumes for the highly successful event. - Photos courtesy of Jesika McAteer
ROTARY DONATION – The Roscommon Rotary Club presented a $3,000 donation to the Roscommon Area Historical Society (RAHS) to be used to help fund the exterior renovation of the Richardson Schoolhouse. RAHS President, Ethan Brand (right), accepted the check on behalf of the RAHS. Also pictured are Rotarians Jackie Bertsch and Cathy Erickson, RAHS member Ellen Brand, Rotarian and RAHS member, Sue Lantzsch, and RAHS Treasurer, Laura Cherven.
OCTOBER WEDDING - Michael Scorey and Tiffany (Affholder) Scorey were married Oct. 9, 2021. Father of the bride is Greg (Jeri) Schwartz; bride’s sons are Kyle and Logan Affholder, The groom is from Bay City. The couple currently resides in Houghton Lake.
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Pink
Alivia Dierck and Ember Johnson greeted visitors at th
Payton Nichols, Ryley Miller, Khloe Money and Lily Scantling
MIO – Breast cancer has touched many families across Northeast Michigan, and the Oscoda County communities of Mio and Fairview do their level best to help fund efforts to battle this tragic disease. The two schools held their annual “Pink Out,” a sporting event where the volleyball teams get together and play a match to raise money. They
Corbin Morse
The Marsh family was well-represented at the event. Pictured (l-r) are Rod Marsh, Travis Marsh, Ashland Marsh and Kingsley Marsh.
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Selling cookies and baked goods were (l-r) Del Morris,
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have raised more than $60,000 during the previous years Several hundred people turned out for the fundraiser, which featured a bake sale, silent auction, 50-50 and more.
Watching the match from the bleachers were (l-r) Corey Murphy, Ashley Morse and Lisa Gusler.
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Lily Latreille, Lauren Bauman and Braylon Firman.
Linda Whaley, and Kristi and Ty McGregor worked at the concession stand.
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Kids thoughts on Thanksgiving
oven at 655 degrees for one hour. You might put gravy on it. I like the food at Thanksgiving.” Tyler Moon, first grade: “You put it in a pan and then you take the yucky stuff out of it. You cook it at 13 degrees for 14 hours. Then you eat it. I like to eat the neck, it’s good. You should eat it.” Allie Lane, second grade: “I don’t know how to cook. I like turkey; my favorite’s stuffing.” Grace Miller, second grade: “You take the turkey body and you cut the feet and beak off and that red thing that hangs down, too. You put it on the stove for one minute or two. I like eating the turkey best.”
Ever Wonder?
• Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food? • When dog food is new and improved tasting, who tests it? • Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes? • Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections? • You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff? • Why don't sheep shrink when it rains? • Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together? • If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal? • If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
Five first- and second graders at Maple Ridge elementary school in Somerset were asked two questions: “How do you cook a turkey?” and “What do you like about Thanksgiving?” Their answers follow. Peyton Marteeny, first grade: “First you put it in the oven at 100 degrees for 20 minutes. You should put in stuffing with spices. I like eating turkey at Thanksgiving.” Brock Bowers, second grade: “First you go hunting and kill one. Then you cook it in the
• Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin? • Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouth closed? • Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"? • Why is "abbreviated" such a long word? • Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"? • Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"? • Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? • Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? • Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
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Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that
they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.
An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said,
"Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again." The gentleman replied, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!"
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Jackpine landscape to be upgraded in Ogemaw The Nature of Things By Chris Engle OGEMAW COUMTY — The Kirtland’s warbler is emblematic of Michigan’s jack pine forests and was one of the first to join the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species in 1967. It was delisted in October 2019 following a strong recovery in its population, due in large part to focused management of its Northern Michigan breeding habitat on federal and state lands. Now that the Kirtland warbler population is more stable, Huron Pines, in collaboration with state and federal conservation agencies and local partners, is looking to take a more comprehensive approach to restoring the landscape. As a result, Huron Pines was awarded $84,400 from the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program. The program is funded with a portion of revenue from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. The Wildlife Habitat Grant comes
from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It will allow Huron Pines to try innovative approaches to habitat restoration on state land with a focus on the broader jack pine ecosystem. Past efforts managing the landscape leaned heavily on planting dense stands of jack pines for Kirtland’s warbler breeding habitat. Michigan's State Wildlife Action Plan lists northern dry forests and Jack pine barrens as key habitats for rare or threatened species including Kirtland’s warbler, dusted skipper butterfly, secretive locust, and eastern massasauga rattlesnake. Traditional management approaches will still be part of the plan, like cutting mature jack pine to regenerate younger trees which the Kirtland’s warbler prefers for nesting. In addition, Huron Pines will also remove invasive plants and improve the habitat for wildlife by replacing the invasive species with native grasses and wildflowers like little bluestem, poverty grass, harebell and goldenrod. “It was a dire situation with Kirtland’s warbler,” Woods said. “Now we have the opportunity to tweak our approach so that other species that share this landscape
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don’t go down that same path.” Huron Pines is in the midst of establishing a native seed collection and propagation program, wherein grass and wildflower seeds are collected locally for use in future landscape restoration projects. Species like little bluestem, rough fescue, showy goldenrod and blazing star are all being collected for future propagation. For these species to be reintroduced with the best chance of survival, the jack pine forests will have to be managed to allow sunlight and space for these plants to propagate.
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“In some instances, managing for Kirtland’s warbler habitat reduced plant diversity,” Woods said. “This is exactly the kind of project we’re doing our native seed program for. Restoring the ecosystem requires us to bring that diversity back.” The diversity of plant life also benefits game species like wild turkey, sharp-tailed grouse and whitetail deer, as well as nongame species like upland sandpiper and dusted skipper butterfly. To learn more, visit huronpines. org.
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We are now a blended ‘family’ View From the Comfy Chair By Joel Vernier I grew up with many dogs in my life. Our family was a dog family not a cat family. We tried a cat for a couple of days in the summer when I was 14. The attempt to be a cat family ended when on a 90-degree day during dinner, the cat jumped up on to my shirtless back and sunk all four claws into my back. My dad jumped up and tried to pull the cat off that resulted in my skin being pulled about three inches away from my back. Finally, the kitty let go of my skin, and the cat when to back to live with my brother. Fast forward to six years ago, when Angel “Kitty Cat!” came to live with us. My family was hoping to teach an “Old dog new tricks.” First up, train Angel to keep off the countertops! She learned quickly. Then it’s time to feed Kitty Cat! This is one chore I really do not like! Kitty is obnoxiously vocal, meowing at the top of her lungs, following whoever gets up first, to make sure she is fed immediately. It turns into a negative action, because instead of feeding her out of love, I feed her to get some peace & quiet! In addition, when I open the cat food container, the smell that assaults
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my olfactory senses is enough to create dry heaves. I quickly place the food in her food bowl, feed her and then throw out the container. It takes me a good half hour before I can eat my breakfast. It is cute that she purrs as she eats the food. Next up is the weekly chore of cleaning out the cat litter box. That smell is bearable until you stir the pot scooping up the droppings, hairballs and concentrated ammonia clumps. Seriously I consider this a bio-hazard area in the basement. As Kitty Cat has gotten older, she likes to promote me getting exercise by depositing her droppings around the basement in hidden areas. Kitty is around 18 years old, and has slowed down, but still shows up at the sliding glass door and proudly presents her kill. She will meow until when open the door and praise her hunting skills. Of course, we don’t open it too far, or she will try to bring her prey into the house. When she was younger, she would bring in 2-3 kills per day or night. She would navigate out the doggy door, and in the middle of the night would bring in her prize, and meow until we would wake up, get out of bed and compliment her on her skills. After that we would attempt to get back to sleep listening to her crunching the bones of her meal. She often would leave the head and the liver as leftovers. After all who eats liver without onions! One time she brought in a bunny that must have played opossum, and when she let the rabbit go in the hallway, it scurried into an open bedroom door. Kitty Cat quickly followed and took care of business. The result is that I guess we are a dog & cat family now. Yes, even an “Old dog can learn a new trick! Time for a nap with a dog at my side and Kitty at my feet! "Remember, every day is a gift! Some are just a little more fun to open than others. – © Joel M. Vernier 10/11/2021 Author of: "The Guinea Pig in The Freezer." joelmvernier@ aol.com
Foundation sees increase through retirement accounts
ALPENA – Charitable giving through an individual retirement account (IRA) has become an increasingly popular way to make donations. The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan has seen an increase in these types of donations over the past several years. According to CFNEM, new tax laws and a growing awareness of the benefits of giving through IRAs has attributed to the growth in this type of giving. “We have seen a significant jump in the number of donations from IRAs, as well as in the total giving amounts from our donors’ generous gifts,” says CFNEM Executive Director, Patrick Heraghty. “One of the reasons it has become so popular is because it can be done tax free. During a time of increased demands on the services nonprofits provide, charitable giving can make a huge difference close to
home. More people are realizing that giving this way can be impactful for the community and be beneficial to the donor.” While a donation from an IRA can be made at any time to a charitable organization, the Community Foundation staff points out that Giving Tuesday, on November 30, 2021, may be the perfect time for giving such a gift. Those looking to make charitable donations through an IRA distribution should contact their tax professional, as the benefits could be substantial. CFNEM’s service area also includes that of three affiliate foundations: Iosco County Community Foundation, North Central Michigan Community Foundation and Straits Area Community Foundation.
The U.P: A timeless bond By Daniel Paul
The colossal, earth-shattering cracks occurred as monumental chunks of ice collapsed, whose shock waves and sounds carried for miles. Eventually, ever so slowly, began the creeping retreat of the ancient glaciers. In its wake lay a barren landscape of rock, soil, streams, lakes, rivers, and ponds. Years passed, and slowly the beginning strands of life took hold in this desolate place. As the hundreds of years passed, it would be inhabited first by Native Americans, and much later, by immigrants. Today on the “half-isle” that we call the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (or U.P.) are a sparse amount of hamlets, towns, and small cities sprinkled throughout this vast expanse of land. This special piece of terra firma (the U.P.) holds a unique feeling of attachment. Like a magnet that draws iron, so does the U.P. with its inhabitants. I don't know if this occurs elsewhere, but there is a special bond—a connection if you
will—that’s shared by many residents and former residents. By connection, I mean that whether it occurs stateside or throughout the world, when a resident by chance encounters someone from another area in the UP, it creates a common bond. This could be forged by the knowledge/ memories shared by both individuals of places, people, or things located in the U.P. Below are a few of my personal encounters. In one encounter, I was visiting my daughter at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and was wearing my Gladstone cap while shopping. A lady noticed my headgear, approached me, and asked if I was from Gladstone, Michigan. I responded with “yes,” and she proceeded to inform me that her husband was from Escanaba. We shared information on people we were both familiar with, and various local establishments. Another encounter occurred when I portrayed Santa Claus for 5th Group Special Forces, located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. After addressing 5th Group, I proceeded to distribute candy canes and pasties. When the pasties began to be distributed, various soldiers inquired as to where I hailed from. My response was Gladstone, Michigan. This was followed by soldiers identifying where they were from in the U.P. One said, “I’m from Menominee”; another stated, “I have family in Republic, Michigan”, just to name a few. These personal examples, like a fingerprint (or in other words, a timeless bond), have left an indelible mark on my memory. Yes, the U.P. is a unique, exceptional place. If you have similar examples to these special encounters, and wish to share them with me, you can send me an email to danpaul70@gmail.com as I may write a follow-up to this article.
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Come one! Come all! FAIRVIEW - The next best thing to Thanksgiving is the annual lighting of the community Christmas tree in downtown Fairview. What a joy it is to usher in the spirit of the season with friends and family in Fairview’s newly christened town square park next to the firehouse. This is the biggest and best decorated Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Oscoda County and beyond. This year’s event takes place Friday evening, Dec. 3, with the special Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the park at 5:30 p.m. The lighting
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ceremony will be followed immediately by an evening serenade from our local choir, hot chocolate under the stars and an evening of extraordinary events and food sponsored by the four corners businesses that comprise our quaint and friendly village of light. For the kids, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to welcome the community into their Yuletide embrace. There are even rumors of a reindeer or two. So don’t be a Grinch. ’Tis the season to behold the lights of Fairview!
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OGEMAW BROWNS ADVANCE – The Ogemaw Browns youth football team advanced in the playoffs with a victory over Gladwin. Pictured (not in order) are : Kameron Roznowski, Grant David, Eion Jones, Conner Oliver, Conner Lambert, Corie Kanitz, Lane Winter, Lykon Palmreuter, Spencer Munson, Calvin Marshall, Zander Benjamin, Matthew Pyszora, Archer Thorson, Landon Vaughn, Gavin Heintz, Dayton Noffsinger, Jace Peters, Peter Hennard, Jaymz Cotton, Ethan Hock, Derek Malon and Garrett Guoan. - Courtesy photo
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