Bucks take on Northmen in 'Quiz Central' semis
      The Roscommon Bucks will face the Petoskey Northmen April 23 for a chance to move on to the overall championship round of Central Michigan University Public Television's "Quiz Central." The Bucks, who won the white division, will face Petoskey, winner of the red division, for a chance to meet either St.
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Enrollment open at MMCC
      Registration for the spring, summer and fall semesters is underway at Mid Michigan Community College. The spring semester starts May 12 and, although the fall semester does not begin until Aug. 23, it is important that students register early for best selection of classes.
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THAT'S A LOT OF PENNIES
     Students in Mrs. Paula Youngberg's class collected the most pennies ($1,500 worth) among the kindergarten classes at Collins Elementary during a recent penny drive to assist the Darlene Lubaski family, who lost their home to a fire in February. The class from each grade that collected the most earned an ice cream party: Mary Fullmer's first graders, 14,800 pennies; Michelle Averill's second graders, 17,000 pennies; and Ann Shavalia's third graders, 10,375 pennies. Also earning parties were classes of Julie Krause and Diane Rustad, in appreciation for counting and wrapping all the pennies. Pictured with the class are (back row): Mrs. Youngberg, Principal Pam Akin, Darlene Lubaski and two of her sons, Grant and Garrett Lubaski. (CHP)
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OLL to feature student artwork
      Our Lady of the Lake School will showcase the artistic work of its students April 23 during a "Creative Art Fair and Open House." The event will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will feature student artwork and creative writing. The school is located at 1039 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Prudenville and can be reached at 366-5592.
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HLMS students spend day exploring KCC
      Eighth grade students from Houghton Lake Middle School recently visited Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon for an "Exploration Days" tour.
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CITIZENSHIP TAKES CENTER STAGE
     Students from Mrs. Cheryl Plainte's class at Roscommon Elementary School present a play to their schoolmates April 11. The plot revolved around children taking a field trip to a nursing home. With the help of the Acting Up Theatre Company, the school's fourth grade classes produced several plays that demonstrated good citizenship. (RP)
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Pilots offer scholarships to seniors
      The Roscommon County Area Pilots Association is accepting applications from high school seniors in Roscommon County. The deadline is May 20.
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4-H registration for Camp Timbers due May 23
      A 4-H camp, intended for children ages eight to 12, will be held at the YMCA Camp Timbers at Clear Lake, just north of West Branch, June 11 through 13. The cost is $82 for registered 4-H members, and $92 for nonmembers. Campers are housed in cabins spaced among trees and along the lake's edge.
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Correction
      The Houghton Lake Middle School honor roll included in last week's Resorter incorrectly spelled the last name of Calvin Fancher. Fancher, a sixth grader, was named to the school's "A" honor roll.
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NEW SIGN
     George Rieger, maintenance employee, installs a colorful new sign at Collins Elementary. Justin McNeill (son of school secretary Lynn McNeill) of McNeill Graphix in Gladwin created the sign, as well as vinyl stick-ons for the front door windows. (CHP)
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FAMILY NIGHT
     Collins Elementary second grader Amelia Williams (right) takes her turn at TOOT and OTTO, a Connect Four-like word game, with Shealyn McNulty during family night April 10. The theme of the evening for pre-K through third graders was language arts. Also pictured are (left to right) second grader Sarah Williams, Principal Pam Akin and third grader Lyndsey Johnston. (CHP)
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