2018-10-04

It Happened

Three Lifetime Achievement Awards presented for volunteerism

Three Roscommon County residents were recognized for their community service Sept. 28 with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Recognized for achieving at least 4,000 hours of community service were Tom Sheppard, Marc J. Milburn and (posthumously) John Cooper, who died in August. Accepting the honor on Cooper’s behalf was his wife, Sherry. At a brief ceremony in the Veterans Affairs […]

Fourth grade camp offers memorable experiences

OLL’s Father Eke looks to become involved in the community



By Krista Tacey-Cater With a lifetime of education and travel experience and having held various positions over his time in the Catholic priesthood, new Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church’s Rev. Fr. Peter Eke, hopes to share his life experiences and background with others. Eke was raised by his parents, the late Virgilius Eke, who died in 2009, and […]

‘Understanding Your Grief’ workshop to be held at RADL



“Understanding Your Grief,” a free 10-session workshop facilitated by Munson Hospice, will begin Oct. 9 at Roscommon Area District Library. The group will meet Tuesdays through Dec. 11 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the library, 106 Lake St.Facilitators will help those attending explore and understand 10 touchstones that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual actions to help […]

Daughter born to Galarno, Bauman



Antoinette Galarno and Dakota Bauman of Roscommon announce the birth of their daughter, Athina Marie.The baby was born at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Sept. 23, 2018. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.Grandmother is Dolore Dee Bauman of Roscommon.

What’s for lunch?


Variety is the spice of life and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School is providing lunch options to suit the needs of its students’ palates in the form of all kids’ favorites – pizza and custom-made subs. OLLRCS Principal Beth Kindermann said the Subway Mondays idea was brought to her attention over the summer when she received an […]

HAPPY 95TH


 

‘Western Day’ Oct. 7



Immanuel Baptist Church, 2794 West Maplehurst Dr., Roscommon, will host Friend Day 2018 Sunday, Oct. 7.The annual anniversary event will feature “Western Day.” Planned are a luncheon, horses and cattle on site and skits and music teams. Guests are encouraged to wear Western attire.For information, visit www.immanuelbaptistroscommon.com.

FAMILY FUN FEST