2002-07-25

Dworzynski Golf raises $15,000



Over $15,000 was raised during the 5th Annual Dick Dworzynski Golf Tournament to benefit Hospice. The tournament was held June 14 at Grayling Country Club, and benefited Hospice for Crawford and Roscommon Counties. Those who placed were: Men’s Division: First place; Mike Ciaramitaro, Jim Meigs, Mike Mieske, and Justin Zarzyski. Second place; Steve Asch, Joe Peterson, Terry Edwards, and Gary […]

Life’s adventure to the North leads to 29 years at Kirtland



When Carole Chilton left the convent and wondered where life’s adventure would take her next, a friend suggested she “go up north, where people will love you.” She did, and they have. And, nearly three decades later, the rest is history. Chilton, who came to Kirtland Community College in 1973 as the veterans affairs officer, retired recently as director of […]

Skeels starts classes Aug. 21



Skeels Christian School, pre-school through 12th grade will begin classes Aug. 21st. Skeels seeks to Glorify God by using the scriptures to equip their students with a biblical worldview and a passion for Christ. Contact the school for enrollment information at 989-426-2054 or e-mail them at skeels@ejourney.com You can visit them on-line at www.skeels.cc

Rosco Historical Society seeking birthday party-goers



The Roscommon Area Historical Society is planning to host its second annual birthday party for those Roscommon County residents who are 89 years of age or older. The date for the celebration and sharing events of their lives is set for the afternoon of Aug. 15 at the Richardson Schoolhouse, 404 Lake Street (M-18), Roscommon. Time is to be announced. […]

COOR board officers elected



Officers were elected at the COOR Intermediate School District organizational meeting July 10. Elected president was Robert Carpenter; vice-president, Roderick Martin; secretary, Bernadine Dosch; treasurer, William Langendorfer; and recording secretary, Gwen Bush. Regular meetings for the 2002-03 school year are scheduled for: Aug. 14, 2002 Sept. 11, 2002 Oct. 9, 2002 Nov. 13, 2002 Dec. 11, 2002 Jan. 8, 2003 […]

Hutchison to perform at Houghton Lake Public Library July 27



Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Barbara Bailey Hutchison will bring her finely crafted songs and clever wit to the Houghton Lake Public Library July 27 for a family concert. Hutchison loves to make her audience part of the concert, as she brings young and old together to sing and clap, laugh and learn. The performance begins at 1 p.m. in the library. […]

Burning oak



The Burning Oak Wed. Evening Couples League enjoyed another beautiful night for their golf. There were several Chip-ins: Evelyn Maison # 12, Louise Barnett # 10, Jack Beadle # 13, and Al Lockwood # 18. Low gross for the men was a tie with Jack Beadle and Dean O’Connor both having 42. Low net for the men was Dean O’Connor […]

Burk claims three wins in Kart racing Friday



Sonny Burk captured three wins in the Senior Stock division on his way to a features win at KART Speedway Friday night. Other winners are as follows. Micro Four car: Derek Brothers, Trenton Moore, Alex Hupert, Kenny Barth. Heat 1A: Steven Musselman, Trevor Cunningham, Jason Simmons. Heat 1B: Trevor Hull, Brothers, Moore, Barth. Heat 2A: Hupert, Brothers, Moore, Barth. Heat […]

Koka, Corbin victors of Spike’s Challenge



In a warmup for the Weyerhaeuser AuSable River Canoe Marathon, Jeff Kolka, Grayling, and Serge Corbin, St. Boniface, Quebec, finished first at the Spike’s Challenge canoe race Sunday with a time of 4:26.0. Like the marathon, Spike’s Challenge begins in Grayling, but covers just the first 20 percent of the course. Spike’s could easily become a preview of the marathon’s […]

Mr. Tim’s blasts Long Branch in men’s softball action, 20-13



Limberlost remained undefeated in the Houghton Lake Mens’ Slo-Pitch Softball League after defeating Kilkare, 9-0. Shenanigan’s and Mr. Tim’s both won as well, staying tied for second place. Long Branch slipped another game back, losing 20-13 to Mr. Tim’s. Mr. Tim’s 20, Long Branch 13 Long Branch scored 10 runs in the first inning, but managed just three the rest […]