Youth nature camp

By Kalsa Parker Browning, Education DirectorMarguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve

ROSCOMMON COUNTY-

Explore the outdoors through hands-on activities at the preserve! The Gahagan Nature Preserve will host a Nature Camp for youth entering grades 1-6 on July 25-27 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

The three-day camp will feature nature-themed games, crafts, and other environmental education activities.

The cost for Nature Camp is $60, additional siblings can be registered for $40 (must be members of the same household). A morning snack will be provided.

Register before July 14 by contacting the preserve at info@ gahagannature.org or 989-275-3217.

Hale Students of the Month

Women’s volleyball winter champs

HOUGHTON LAKE- On April 11, The Northern Center in Houghton Lake's women's volleyball league wrapped up their winter season with a season ending tournament. Sponsored by Nourish Me Naturally Doula Services/ Michigan Underwriters, the Volley Mama's defended their regular season championship with a victory over #2 seeded Loney Chiropractic by scores of 25-15 & 25-14.

In earlier contests earlier in the evening, seedings played out, with only the 4 (Brew Crew) vs 5 (Logan Tree Service) playing a 3-game set (25-19/27-25/15-13). Jansen

Insurance defeated McNeill Graphix 25-16 and 15-14 in the #3 vs 6 matchup.

The semi-finals saw Volley Mama's defeat Brew Crew in the 1 vs 4 matchup, 25-15 and 25-16. On the other side, Loney Chiropractic knocked off Jansen in the 2 v 3 contest, 25-20 and 25-13.

Puzzle can be found on page 10 B

Local volunteer receives Community Action Award

REGION- The Michigan Community Action Awards were presented on Thurs., May 11 at the state capital. NEMCSA AmeriCorps volunteer Ursulina ‘Nina’ Gulledge was recognized for her service and has been a RSVP volunteer since January 2018. She has contributed over 1700 hours of service for her communities in both Roscommon and Crawford Counties.

With a caring heart, Nina is drawn to helping those less fortunate in her community. During a typical month you can find her splitting her time between Crawford County Community Christian Help Center/ Food Pantry, American Red Cross Blood Drive at her local VFW, Grayling’s Baby to Toddler Closet,