Clarification
      A story about teachers absent from Collins Elementary May 3 in last week's Resorter incorrectly stated the amount substitute teachers are paid in Houghton Lake Community Schools. Using information obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request, the Resorter reported the cost to the district at $77.35 per sub per day.
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Katalenich earns fellowship at Idaho National Laboratory
      Roscommon's Jeff Katalenich is among a dozen university students representing 10 states who will spend the summer at the Idaho National Laboratory participating in cutting-edge nuclear energy research opportunities. A junior at Michigan Technological University, Katalenich is the son of Greg and Ellen Katalenich of Roscommon.
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CRIMINALS BEWARE
      Michael T. VanHorn II, pictured, received his associate degree in applied arts in criminal justice/law enforcement. VanHorn is enrolled in the Delta/Ferris State University 3 + 1 program, which requires three years at Delta College and one at Ferris, taught on Delta's campus and on-line. He plans to pursue a career in federal law enforcement upon graduation.
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Free boater safety classes offered
      Old Point Comfort Marine, 4629 W. Higgins Lake Drive, is offering free boater safety classes on June 30 and July 14. The classes will run all day and lunch will be provided. Call 821- 5881 to make reservations.
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Appreciating learning
Story and photos by Eric Hamp
      Accomplishments took center stage May 11 as Nokomis Challenge Center, Houghton Lake, held its Learning Appreciation Day. Educational achievement awards were awarded to students and guests and staff were recognized. Additionally, Pam Stephan of Project Help Our People Eat and Pastor Bryan Thompson were given volunteer awards.
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Baker names two from here to dean's list
      Baker College of West Branch recently announced its dean's list for the winter, 2007, quarter. Jessica Locht, Prudenville, qualified for the part-time students dean's list, in which a student needed to complete four to 11 credits and maintain a grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0.
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Amber Prielipp graduates at CMU
      Amber (Mackenzie) Prielipp graduated with honors from CMU May 5. She received a bachelor of science with a minor in human development and family studies. Prielipp is the daughter of Jerry and Wendy Mackenzie of Prudenville.
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
      Students of the Month for April at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School were Adam Bakun, kindergarten; Landen Almeida, first grade; Michael Godwin, second grade; Kevin Roll, fifth grade; and Ricky Press, sixth grade. The students were chosen for their Christian behavior and their attention to their responsibilities.
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR
      Before boarding a bus with her students for a career exploration field trip to Mackinac Island May 25, Roscommon High School special education teacher Kelly Bacus (holding plaque and T-shirt) accepted the Teacher of the Year award from Wal-Mart.
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CATERING WORK
      Students in the hospitality/food service class at Houghton Lake High School provided gourmet desserts for the Houghton Lake Merchants Association's Volunteer Appreciation Night May 8 at the Pines Theatre. Representing the class are (kneeling, left to right) Kaitie Kurtz, Billy Nielsen, Brian Bane and (standing) Chris Baily.
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Chrispell interns at U.P. township
      Amy Chrispell, 2004 graduate of Houghton Lake High School, will be completing an internship with the Charter Township of Kinross for her degree in communications from Lake Superior State University.
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BEST IN THEIR CLASS
      The top four eighth graders in their Houghton Lake High School class were recognized May 10 with a luncheon and award ceremony at Mid Michigan Community College. Pictured (left to right) are: Allen Printiss, Randi Kaminski, Taylor Boudrie, Eric Goodwin and Principal Jack Kramer.
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Seven to vie for 'Junior Mister' title
      The evening of May 18 will be an evening filled with pageantry and excitement as seven Houghton Lake High School seniors participate in the Junior Mis- wait a minute...correction: The "Junior Mister" program. The competition begins at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Entrance is $5 per person.
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ILLUMINATING
      First grader Reece Smith uses water in his electricity experiment at Collins Elementary School's science fair May 9. (CHP)
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Boosters announce drawing winners
      The May winners of the Houghton Lake Bobcat Booster Club drawing were Ellen Butler, Kathy McCullough and Diane Smith, $25 each, and Debbie Head, $125.
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GOOD DAY FOR A PARADE
      The sunny skies of Holland were a welcome site for the Houghton Lake Marching Band Saturday. The Bobcats joined hundreds of other bands in the annual Muziekparade. Band members also visited the Veldeer Tulip Farm and Factory, the Gerald Ford Museum and the Chaffee Planetarium.
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