HLHS parents to discuss prom, trimesters, other year-end events
      Parents of students at Houghton Lake High School have been invited to the monthly parent meeting, set for April 21 in the high school library.
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Markey joins other townships in phosphorous fertilizer ban
      Action by the Markey Township Board April 14 completed a phosphorous fertilizer-free ring around Houghton Lake. The vote was 4-1, with Trustee Kelly Van-Y dissenting. Markey's ordinance regulating use and application of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorous is similar to those previously adopted by Denton, Roscommon and Lake Townships.
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Lyon committee to meet Sunday
      The Lyon Township Community Safety Committee will hold a meeting Sunday at the Lyon Township Hall. The group was formed to study the feasibility of a township police department and anyone interested is welcome to attend the 1 p.m. meeting. For information, contact Marie Thompson at (989) 370-0360.
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Collins Elementary to present concerts
      Collins Elementary students will present two spring concerts, both April 30 at the Houghton Lake High School auditorium. The first concert will be presented by students in grades kindergarten through first at 10:45 a.m. The second concert will be presented by students in second and third grades at 1:30 p.m.
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THE SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER
By Dr. Millie Mellgren, Gerrish-Higgins School District
      On Tuesday, May 6, the voters of the Gerrish-Higgins School District will be faced with school board member elections as well as two ballot proposals. It has been a long time since the board has come to the voters with ballot requests, and indeed the GHSD community has been fortunate to have one of the lowest millage rates in the state.
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Pinches first to use mixed-breed DNA test at South Shore vet
By Cheryl Holladay
      Caring for a mixed-breed dog can sometimes be difficult if Fido's owner does not know to look for certain behavioral or medical traits.
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Standard & Poors gives Gerrish-Higgins an 'A'
      An outstanding financial report card Gerrish-Higgins Schools received recently could mean a lower interest rate for the district's proposed bond issue, and therefore a lower tax rate to repay the bonds. Standard & Poors March 25 raised its "underlying rating" on the district's 2005 bonds from "A-" to "A.
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Stephan to run as Democrat for Dist. 5 county board seat
      After losing a race for Dist. 5 Roscommon County Commissioner as a Republican candidate two years ago, Pam Stephan has switched parties to make another run for the position. Stephan filed Democratic nominating petitions Tuesday for the Dist. 5 (most of Denton Township) seat.
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Al-Khersan, Terkeurst named top scholars at Roscommon
      Valedictorian Farah Al-Khersan and Salutatorian Cori Terkeurst lead the list of 2008 Roscommon High School seniors who will graduate May 22 with High Honors or Honors. HIGH HONORS Miss Al-Khersan is the daughter of Raid and Rashaa Al-Khersan of Roscommon.
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DNR surveillance for VHS expanding
      As part of Michigan's coordinated response to the threat of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus (VHSv), the deadly fish disease that's spreading across the Great Lakes, the Department of Natural Resources is increasing its monitoring efforts for the virus in 2008.
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Help applying for 'Home Heating Credit' offered
      DTE Energy is helping lowincome customers apply for the Home Heating Credit, a state energy credit that can help offset the costs of natural gas or electricity used to heat homes in the winter. The Home Heating Credit is based on household income, the number of exemptions claimed and the home's actual heating costs.
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Grant applications being accepted by foundation
      The Roscommon County Community Foundation and the Youth Advisory Council are accepting grant applications until April 30. Non-profit agencies, schools and government organizations in Roscommon County can apply for grants through the foundation or YAC through either Roscommon or Houghton Lake High Schools.
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Student's work displayed at state capitol
      Central Michigan University senior Samantha Johnston of Houghton Lake was among students selected to exhibit work during the university's annual Posters at the Capitol event April 16.
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Spring cleaning comes to Michigan's roadsides
      Everything looks better after a good scrubbing and Michigan's roadsides are no exception. Adopt- A-Highway volunteers will help make Michigan beautiful by cleaning up litter during the first pickup of the season April 19-27. "We're hoping for great weather during this year's first pickup by our 27,000 volunteers," said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle.
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