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Today’s Weather 38/31 Tomorrow 43/30 Newberry, Michigan Maddox Demolition sentenced on Elks to 55 building months in begins this prison week

By Larry Vincent By Carol Stiffler On March 3, in 11th Cir- The Elks Lodge 1705 cuit Court, with Judge building, which had a par- William Carmody presid- tial roof collapse on Janu- ing, Dyanna Maddox was ary 24, is under repair. sentenced. This sentencing After an architectural engi- ended an almost 2.5-year neer determined the south- long case that entered cir- ern side of the building and cuit court in November bar area could stay, 2017. makeshift walls were Maddox was originally erected to separate that charged with 22 felonies. area from the rest of the Four charges were criminal building. sexual contact with a 13-15 Capitalizing on the op- year-old, two were for de- Steve Stiffler portunity, the kitchen has livery of narcotics, 15 been emptied for a thor- counts accused her of dis- The French Trucking Bantams returned to the state championship tournament this year. The team made it to ough cleaning. Elks mem- tributing child sexually the championship game, a rematch against Cadillac, and came just short of winning. ber Nancy Grewe said the abusive material, and there group hopes to be able to was one count of accosting reopen the undamaged side a child for immoral pur- of the building in time for poses. graduation parties this Between the time of spring. Maddox’s first arraignment A silver finish on the ice “We have heat, water in November 2017, and her and electric now. Dump- trial date in October 2019, sters are in place for demo- there were many hearings lition,” she said. “Any held in 11th Circuit Court. French Trucking takes second progress is good and excit- Some of the hearings were ing.” in regards to discovery. Demolition of the dam- Discovery is when the By Dan Hardenbrook ered the third-best team in the aged side was set to begin prosecution and defense tournament, gave French Trucking this week. obtain the evidence each The French Trucking Bantams a tough test. With a 2-0 lead, Under an impossibly side would have. Maddox traveled to Kalamazoo last week- back-to-back penalties allowed heavy load of fresh, wet had digital devices that end for the MAHA 14U B State the Ice Dogs to get back in it. snow, the roof over the needed to be forensically Tournament. The team intended to They would tie the game up and it dining room of the Elks investigated by police. defend their title and bring a sec- stayed that way until late, when building caved in on Fri- At one point, in Novem- ond straight state championship Cameron Skeans scored the go day, January 24. It dropped ber 2018, the case against back above the bridge. ahead goal. An empty netter came down onto tables set and Maddox was remanded to The group of players, all age 14 at the end, and French Trucking ready for that evening’s 92nd District Court after and under, from Newberry, Mu- took a 4-1 win. fish fry. Only one person new evidence required ad- nising, and Manistique took on Saturday was all about setting was in the building at the ditional charges against tough competition all season long, themselves up as the number one time, and no one was hurt. her. The case was again preparing for this test against the seed in crossovers. French Truck- Club members, though dis- brought to 11th Circuit best. After an amazing run, the ing took it to both of their oppo- traught about the tempo- Court in May 2019, with “Truckers” made it to the champi- nents, beating the host HAWK rary loss of their building, the updated charges. A trial onship game before falling to 0-1 Purple team 8-1 in impressive were very grateful that no date was set for October to Cadillac in another epic clash. fashion. Alex Noble started with a one was hurt. 15, 2019. Cadillac was looking for re- Carol Stiffler shutout, and Irvin Ludy got in the Because of the partial Maddox was released venge against French Trucking, game to take things the rest of the The runner-up medal. roof collapse, all Elks club from jail in April 2018 on a who defeated them to win the way. Matthew Rahilly and Blake events have been canceled personal recognizance state championship last year. That Walther starred on offense. The since late January. The loss bond with a tether. The game went into triple overtime Troy Bears were next, and they of the Friday night fish fry tether was taken off of and ended on a heart-stopping weekend. It only took one Cadil- too got run over by the Truckers. has been a particular sore Maddox in May 2019. Dur- goal by Zach Burton. lac goal, which came 3:30 into the With an 8-1 win there, and strong spot for the community. ing this time, Maddox had This year, French Trucking and game, to make all the difference. performances from Ludy and The group was able to not missed a court hearing. Cadillac met twice and neither French Trucking left their hearts brothers Carson and Austin Hink- serve alcohol at the Winter On the trial date of Octo- could defeat the other. Their first on the ice, but were unable to son, the Truckers moved on to Wine Down event at New- ber 15, prospective jurors match-up ended in a 0-0 tie, and score. Sunday’s semifinals. berry Motors on February were told that Maddox had their second ended at 1-1. They French Trucking’s tournament The final four featured Big 29, however, and is look- not shown up, and a bench were as evenly matched as they experience began with a difficult Rapids vs Cadillac and French ing forward to getting back warrant was issued. She could possibly be. match-up. The Big Rapids Ice Trucking taking on Saginaw. into their home location was picked up on October They delivered on the hype this Dogs, who were widely consid- See HOCKEY, page 2 soon. See MADDOX, page 2

You voted Caswell honored for 75 years with legion

Warm days and cold By Sterling McGinn to be,” he said. “I didn’t want to set nights mean the maple sap American Legion Post 74 in the house on fire. I was a worker is flowing! Maple workers Newberry is nearing its 100th an- and was there when they needed know it is a hard but very niversary, and one man in New- me.” rewarding job, as the re- berry has been there for 75 out of He marched in the color guard sulting syrup is arguably its 99 years in existence. for many years and served on the one of the most delicious Newberry resident Menzo firing squad until he was 84 years things nature provides. Caswell, who is 102, joined the old. local post when he returned home One of his favorite activities was We asked on Facebook: from the army in 1945. The Amer- driving the “Little Toot ‘’ go-cart Do you prefer real maple ican Legion had recently acquired locomotive in the local parades. syrup, or the other stuff? the old Luce County poor house on It was a replica of the large loco- With 170 votes, you said: the corner of East Victory and motive that belonged to the 40 and Newberry Avenue. Post 74 saw its 8. “Curly Montcalm and I bought largest membership boost follow- the go-cart and Martin Harju Sr. ing WWII. Sterling McGinn fixed it up for us,” Caswell said. “I Caswell was drafted on May 6, had a keyboard with music and a Other Post Commander Jim Dzelak presents Legionnaire Menzo 1941. Following the attack on Caswell with a certificate for 75 years of continuous membership. shotgun mounted on it. I caught 21% Pearl Harbor, he served in an anti- heck if I fired it off in the parades Real aircraft unit overlooking Pearl Har- When Caswell returned home, Caswell was active in the post, and heck if I didn’t.” 79% bor. There were four batteries in he was hired at the Newberry State serving in numerous offices such See CASWELL, page 2 that area to protect the harbor from Hospital where he worked for 29 as finance officer, judge advocate, another attack. In 1944 he was sent years. He retired in 1976 as a ward and sergeant-at-arms. “I never was to Saipan to guard airfields. supervisor. the commander and I never wanted News 2 March 11, 2020

Carol Stiffler

Good sports: The French Trucking Bantams, approaching from the left, shook hands and congratulated the state champion Cadillac team on Sunday after a difficult 0-1 loss.

HOCKEY, continued impossible. one of the wonderful young men I and the communities for their French Trucking French Trucking team carried had the pleasure of coaching, and support. “Thank you Munising French Trucking made it look themselves with class all weekend the great parents they belong to, and Manistique hockey associa- Scoreboard easy, shutting out Saginaw 7-0 to and never quit. They have plenty that were once enemies and are tions and communities for the advance to the championship to be proud of. They dominated now friends,” he said. “This support of these young men all vs. Big Rapids 4-1 game. But Cadillac also won, this season and used every ounce group of people will hold a spe- season long... TAYHA and New- vs. HAWK 8-1 trouncing Big Rapids to advance of effort on the ice. cial spot in my heart and I truly berry, I couldn’t be any prouder vs. Troy 8-1 to that same championship match. In a message to his team and hope to see them all often in the to be from and represent you. vs. Saginaw 7-0 It was a nail-biter. Both teams family after the game, Coach Ben future and see these young men There is not another community played a fast game, using all the Rahilly said the season was ex- grow into the wonderful adults or association I would want to vs. Cadillac 0-1 space on the ice to spar like war- tremely successful, “I can’t help they will become.” raise my children in! See you all riors. Scoring at all was nearly but think about each and every- Rahilly thanked fellow coaches again on the rink!”

MADDOX, continued 28, and at her hearing on November 5, bond was denied. Getting to know you: Sara Schultz A new trial date was set for February 25, 2020. By Sarah Pleiman Sara has worked at credible mom she is. She’s At a February 4, 2020 hearing, Maddox pleaded no Main Street Floral and proud of her ability to take contest to Assault with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Another Newberry na- Gifts for about a year and care of her kids, and her Conduct (CSC) with Penetration against a 13-15-year-old. tive, this week’s featured a half, and says that she favorite way to spend the A no contest plea in Michigan means that the defendant person is an accomplished loves her job because it al- weekend is being with does not admit guilt or contest the charges, but accepts business manager within lows her creative freedom them, doing anything. the punishment the court imposes. It has the same effect our town. Sara Schultz, a to design beautiful flower The best advice that as a guilty plea. 2005 Newberry High arrangements. She loved Sara has ever received is At the March 3 sentencing, defense attorney Brian School graduate, was born the 90’s due to the to not dwell on things, and Rahilly asked the judge to abide by the sentencing agree- and raised in Newberry. decade’s freedom and vi- maintain the ability to let ment of 55 months of prison. Rahilly argued that Maddox She spent a few years at- brancy and she’s also a fan go. When asked about should get credit for time served for the days she spent on tending college in Lans- of any show that airs on who she admires most, tether, over 200 days. Prosecutor Josh Freed was adamant ing, then earned a HGTV. When asked about Sara’s grandma came to that there should be no credit for time served because it Bachelors degree in Busi- a vacation she’d like to mind. “She doesn’t care was not time while Maddox was in jail. Sara Schultz ness Administration from take one day, Sara said she who you are, or what The mother of the victim, who was 13 at the time of the Northwoods University daughters and a son, would love to go to Dis- you’ve done,” Schultz crimes, gave a victim impact statement. During her state- before coming back home. McKenzie, Avery and ney World with her kids - said. “She just doesn’t ment, she said Maddox took advantage of her son. She She is mother to two Landon. a testament to what an in- judge.” said that in a small community, it isn’t fair to her son be- cause of the way people in the community look at him. Maddox read a prepared statement, which said she ac- cepts full responsibility and is full of sadness and regret. She then talked about how she had never failed a drug 252” test, and was the sole support of her adult child. Bob Powell’s Snow ReportCurrent: 242.2” Judge Carmody, before handing down the sentence, told Maddox that many defendants have a “coming to Jesus,” moment, but that her words rang hollow. It’s been a warm, but windy, March, says NOAA Weather Spotter Bob Powell. Maddox was sentenced to 55 months of prison with We typically get 20 inches of snow in the month of March and he’s sure we’ll see credit for 362 days served in jail. Carmody did not allow at least that much this month. 180” for time served while on tether. Powell has been tracking the Newberry snowfall. He originally predicted we’d receive 252 inches of snow this winter. Here’s what’s landed so far, and how it stacks up.

CASWELL, continued Month 2017 2018 2019/2020 120” He was also a member of Voiture 1453 of the 40 and 8 Oct. 2.5 6.0 2.7 which is an independent, invitation only honor society of Nov. 28.4 43.1 57.5 American veterans committed to charitable and patriotic Dec. 33.8 14.8 69.2 aims. Caswell served as the Chef de Gare, which is the Jan. 54.6 56 57.8 equivalent to the president of an organization. Feb. 60.3 25.1 43 Post 74 Commander Jim Dzelak presented Caswell with Mar. 18.6 10.4 12.0 60” a certificate and pin on February 28. Total 198.2” 155.4” *242.2” “It was an honor and a privilege to present the 75 year *to March 9 certificate and pin to Menzo,” stated Dzelak. “I moved here in 1973 and became active with the legion. Menzo Bob’s quote of the week: Live generously. was very active in our post from the old building to the Be kind to one another and may the peace be with you all. new. I take great pride as commander to present this well 0” deserved award.” “I like being a member of the American Legion,” Caswell explained. “I am a veteran and proud of the fact A spring joke I was able to serve, and I would do it again if I had to.” Does February like March? No, but April May! Blood drive Tahqua-Land Helen Newberry Joy Hos- Theatre pital is holding a blood drive Downtown Newberry HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY, on Monday, March 23 from (906) 293-3372 2 -6 p.m. in the HNJH PG-13 JERRY RESHMAN Huron conference rom. For more info, contact (fantastic husband to Beverly (Stokes) Reshman) Mary Nutkins at 293-8438. Also, The U.P. Regional Do the math... 90 years Blood Center has a critical Over 20 jobs need for O neg., A neg., and B neg. blood types. The Fri., March 13 + US Navy service Blood Center has collection thru Thur., March 19 sites in Marquette, Escan- A Mile-Long Resume Showing Nightly at aba, the Soo, and is the pri- 7:00pm & 9:00pm mary supplier of blood to 13 Sat. Matinee 2:00pm UP hospitals. Sons of the American Legion Northern Lights Vision Center Dr. Dale Muth, O.D. BREAKFAST 216 Elm Ave. 504 W. Harrie Street Sunday, March 15 Munising Newberry 8:00am - 12 Noon ® 906-291-2015 √ American Legion Post 74 Fax: 906-291-2017 Open Monday through Thursday PUBLIC WELCOME Complete Eye Care Services ● Emergency Eye Care Lasik Vision Correction Consultations ● Most Major Insurances Accepted Large Selection of Frames & Lenses ● Sunglasses ● Safety Glasses ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT – $10.00 Community March 11, 2020 3

Newberry Ambassadors: Curtis week Yoda Dog Bed & Biscuit at a glance

Wednesday, March 11 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your —The Curtis Quilt Club devices and your ques- meets at Curtis Library tions! from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 For additional information, —The Curtis Library call Linda at 586-9411. Reading Program will be Thursday, March 12 held at 11:00 a.m. The —Marcy’s Pantry the theme is backwards day. Curtis Food Pantry will Children of all ages are open from 10:00 a.m. - welcome, and it’s OK to 12:00 p.m. Call 586-9525 come with your clothes on for more information. backwards! Friday, March 13 -The monthly Portage —A 2020 Census re- Township Meeting will be cruiter will be at Curtis Li- held at the Curtis Commu- brary from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. nity Building at 7:00 p.m. Come learn about working Ongoing events: the census! —The Student Art Show Sunday, March 15 exhibit can be seen at the —The Erickson Center Erickson Center for the will host the Student Art Arts Monday-Friday from Show Reception from 2:00 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This - 4:00 p.m. This is a free can be seen until March Newberry Area Ambassadors event and is open to the 27th. public. Contact Kayleigh Petrie Newberry Area Ambassadors welcomed Yoda Dog Bed & Biscuit to the area on Wednesday, March 4. The dog daycare Monday, March 16 at and boarding business, located on County Road 408, opened September 1, 2019, and owners Erin and Patrick Scott —Ask the Tech. Tech- [email protected] nology whiz Trish Sanders m with items for Curtis At (middle) came to the area all the way from Virginia. will be at the library from a Glance.

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How might the coronavirus Central Michigan University Honors List. Newberry: Natalie Beaulieu, ShaylaRae Ducsay. McMillan: Nathan Magnusson. affect the library? Engadine: Mackenna Hopper. By Dion Mindykowski, tience. Tahquamenon Area We have a small staff that is Library Director mostly part time. If we are unable to find sub coverage during these in- More than 1,200 Grand Valley State Univer- It seems like most news headlines fluenza and Coronavirus outbreaks, sity students participated in commencement cer- lately have been dominated with the that might mean we have to close emonies this past December at Van Andel Arena Coronavirus. You’re probably sick during a lunch hour, or on an in Grand Rapids. of hearing about it, but it is impor- evening, or on a Saturday. Local graduates include: tant for me to talk about how it will We will get notice out via Face- Engadine: Evan Richards. affect the Tahquamenon Area Li- book and via the radio stations. McMillan: Hollie Pickelman. brary, as well as about our efforts to Luckily, in the last 10 years, we’ve keep you, your community, and li- only had to change our scheduled brary our staff healthy. hours due to illness three times. One of the first precautions we That’s not bad for a small library. took was removing the toys for in-li- We appreciate your patience if it comes to that. Please note that if the brary use from the children’s area. Dion Mindykowski While your child might miss the Tahquamenon Area Schools close Engadine United puppets, LEGO, trains, and puzzles, due to illness, we will follow that bout of illness, a note saying “please there is no way for us to consistently closure. sanitize” or “germs” will let staff Methodist Church to sanitize those throughout each day. If you’d like to do your part to know that we have to take extra care Staff is also stepping up the level help keep your community and your before putting the books back on the of disinfecting we do at the library, library germ free, we encourage you shelf. hold free community especially around the public com- to avoid visiting the library if you If you’re worried about running puter areas. are showing any symptoms of ill- out of reading or viewing material in Easter dinner And while we have provided hand ness. the event of sickness, it’s best to sanitizer at the circulation for years, Books can be renewed over the stock up while you’re healthy. Adult The Engadine United RSVP to Harley and we have now placed some right by phone by calling 906-293-5214 and library cards can have 15 items Methodist Church will Joy Morgan by calling the library entrance. We encourage if renewal is not possible, it is still checked out at a time. If that’s not be holding a free com- 477-6316. you to utilize this both upon entering worth giving us a call. We will work enough, ask staff about our digital munity Easter dinner on and exiting the library. with you so you are not penalized by download content. Sunday, April 12 from Library staff is going to be extra late fees for stay- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at mindful of their own health. Anyone ing home until the Garfield Township not feeling well will call in sick for you feel better. If Help us keep the Hall. their shift. At times, this might af- you do return community informed! The menu will include some items after ham, mashed potatoes, fect the wonderful level of library Submit free community events, service that we are normally able to your household green beans, rolls and provide and we appreciate your pa- experiences a meetings, etc. to The Newberry News at dessert. [email protected] 316 Newberry Avenue • (906) 293-8401

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Family Fun Night! ______Thank You, Race Sponsors: group holds monthly FREE! Cloverland Electric Tahquamenon Falls Quality Inn and Suites Arts & Crafts! Kewadin Casinos Brewery & Pub Semco Energy Gas meeting Company Newberry Motors State Farm Insurance The National Model Rail- Saturday, March 21 • 4:00 PM Helen Newberry Joy Oswald’s Bear Ranch 1st National Bank of road Association North Cen- Hospital St. Ignace tral Region Division 2 will It’s Arts & Crafts Family Fun Night! Come to the mBank of Newberry The Thompson Family hold their monthly meeting Center and visit all of our “Creation Stations”, Dr. Eric LaRoue, DDS Saturday, March 21 from or play games with the family. Please dress Pine Stump Junction Northern Wings Beaber Construction 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. your little ones in clothes that can get messy. Hiawatha Telephone / Monthly meetings are ALL children must be accompanied by an adult. Snyder Drugs Curtis Fish & Hunt Jamadots Shop open to all model railroad en- All ages are welcome. thusiasts, both new and old. A delicious soup dinner and And special thanks to the DNR for hosting and supporting the Come and join our monthly beverages will be provided TCSDR at Muskallonge Lake State Park, our steadfast meeting. This is a general by Chamberlin's volunteers, the Luce County Sheriff’s Auxiliary, Thompson meeting and will include a Old Forest Inn. Veterinary Clinic, Luce Amateur Radio Society, Teaching Family presentation on model rail- Sponsored by the Home, the Newberry Lions Club, the Luce County roading and a show and tell. Manistique Lakes Lions Club Road Commission, the Evening Star Motel, Meetings are held in the Rahilly IGA, the Newberry Vet Clinic, Edith Smith Peninsula Township Hall, Call the Erickson Center for more 13235 Center Road (Old information: 906.586.9974 and the folks and businesses who donated silent Mission Peninsula) in Tra- This ad paid by: auction items. verse City. Email info@ncr- THANK YOU!!! division2.groups.io for more information. Obituaries 4 March 11, 2020

OBITUARY OBITUARY David Patrick Rusch Jack Harrison Beckwith David Patrick Rusch, age 61, of Newberry, MI (for- Jack Harrison Beckwith, 96 and 2mos of Engadine, merly of Escanaba), passed away Wednesday, March 4, MI died Sunday morning March 1, 2020 at the VA fa- 2020 at his home in Newberry. He was born on July 2, cility in Loma Linda, California in the care of hospice. 1958 in Escanaba, the son of George and Virginia (Hoyler) Rusch. OBITUARY Born to Walter & Orpha Beckwith on December 23, 1924 in Shelby MI at the family homestead. Jack was David grew up in Escanaba and at- Philip Michael Haupt tended Escanaba High School where he a graduate of the McMillan High School and lived in played football for 3 years and wrestled for Philip Michael Haupt, 65, of Newberry, died Monday Lakefield during that time. 3 years. David was awarded the Heavy- morning March 2, 2020 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital He was a World War II veteran in the Army Brigade. weight Champion in the U.P State in Newberry. He worked at General Motors in Ypsilanti as a Tool- Wrestling Championship his senior year Born October 1, 1954 in Detroit, son of Michael J. maker until he retired approximately 44 years ago. of high school. David graduated from Escanaba High and Phyllis A. (Reinke) Haupt, Philip was a 1972 grad- He retired back in the Engadine area and enjoyed School with the Class of 1976. He went on to further his uate of Gabriel Richard High School and a 1978 gradu- all outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing all ate of Wayne State University receiving a bachelor's of education at Michigan Tech University in Houghton where his life and enjoyed gardening. fine arts degree. he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He is preceded in death by his loving wif, V. Philip was employed as a graphic David was employed by several private engineering Jeanette Wagner of 50 years. They had one daughter, firms for a few years before accepting a position with the artist in the Detroit area for several years until his retirement as supervisor in 2018 Roxanne married to Eric Barry of Riverside, Califor- Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as a civil nia. He is preceded in death by his brothers Junior and engineer. He first served in the Escanaba office before and was extremely proud of his adver- James. transferring to Newberry, MI, where he has resided for the tising creations for the Detroit Red Internment is expected in July at Bethlehem past 20 years. Wings and Detroit Tigers. David was strong in his faith as an active member of St. Following his retirement, Philip moved to the Upper Lutheran Church. Gregory Catholic Church in Newberry where he served on Peninsula and during his lifetime enjoyed fishing, agate Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the the parish council as the financial secretary and was very hunting, tinkering with machinery and spending time family. instrumental in helping with the renovations at St. Gregory, with his family. was involved with the Newberry Knights of Columbus Philip is preceded in death by his father Michael, Council #2929 where he also served as the treasurer, the brother Kenneth, sister Suzanne and brother-in-law Kiwanis Club of Newberry, and volunteered each year on Thomas Enright. OBITUARY Survivors include his mother, Phyllis, of Newberry; the 4th of July to help coordinate the 4th of July parade. Evertt C. “Abner” Helsel II He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and enjoyed spend- siblings Pamela Enright of Clare, Linda (Thomas) Evertt C. "Abner" Helsel, II, a longtime member of ing time with his family and friends. Joseph of Bethesda, MD, David (Mary) Haupt of Lewis- the Curtis community area, died at McLaren Northern David was a very kind, soft-spoken, and humble person. ton, Stephen (Judith) Haupt of Newberry, Catherine Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Wednesday March 4, Many of David’s friends viewed him as a “Gentle Giant” (Frank) Chenard of Newberry, Christopher (Maryann) 2020. who will be deeply missed. Haupt of Newberry and Andrew (Daniele) Haupt of Born in Grayling, Mi. on June 22, David P. Rusch is survived by his father, George (Susan) Sterling Heights; favorite Uncle to Nicholas, Eric, 1959, he was a son of the late Evertt C., Rusch of Escanaba; his mother, Virginia Shomin of Escan- Nathaniel, Adam, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Martha, Kristen, and Wilma J. (McLeod) Helsel, He grad- aba; 3 brothers, George (Ascha) Rusch of Seattle, WA, Joshua, John, Ryan, Ashley, Zachary, Xavier and uated from Gaylord H.S. He owned and Richard (Cheryl) Rusch of Escanaba, and Robert Joshua; great Uncle to Sabrina, Evelyn, Adaline, Simon, operated Helsel Tree Farms and Big (Melinda) Rusch of Jacksonville, NC; and 7 nieces and Madelyn, Nora and Lucy. Bear Logging for many years. "Abner" nephews, Heather, Kris, Robert, William, Bryan, Nathan, Per his request, cremation services were accorded loved to collect antiques, go to yard sales, rock pick, and Benjamin. with no public services scheduled. making wooden mushrooms with his chainsaw, fixing Visitation was held Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the An- Memorials in his memory may be directed to the up old cars, wood working, building furniture, watching derson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Mass of Christian Bur- Tahquamenon Education Foundation, PO Box 482, christian TV shows, listening to christian music and vis- ial followed at St. Joseph & St. Patrick Catholic Church Newberry, Michigan 49868 designated for the fine arts iting with family and friends. He also loved feeding the with Father Timothy Ferguson as the officiant. Burial will programs. deer, fishing, talking to God and about the Lord to take place in Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba. The Ander- Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufu- everyone and loved a good joke and being "goofy" son Funeral Homes assisted the Rusch family and online neralhome.com. around friends. He attended the Curtis Baptist Church. condolences can be sent at Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the Survivors include his daughter Amber (Curt) Carroll www.andersonfuneralhomes.net. family. and only granddaughter Annie Carroll all of Germfask; his brother Eric Chad Helsel, and a sister Elreena Cassie Questions About Hamlin. He is preceded in death by an infant grandchild. According to his wishes a graveside service at Wood- Placing Obituaries? lawn Cemetery in Curtis will be scheduled in the spring. Contact us: Memorials may be directed to the family. [email protected] The family is being served by Beaulieu Funeral (906) 293-8401 Home of Newberry. www.beaulieufuneralhome.com

Number TORNADO WATCH: of tornadoes Tornadoes are possible 15 in Michigan TORNADO WARNING: each year A tornado has been sighted or is on weather radar

Average SUPERCELL: warning time: Severe thunderstorms that can 10-15 minutes produce hail and tornadoes Counseling Corner: Number of Is the stress in your life affecting your waistline? tornadoes in WARNING SIGNS 1.2K the USA • DARK, GREENISH SKY each year • LARGE HAIL From the American Counseling Associa- how can you avoid using food as a stress • LARGE, DARK, LOW tion reliever? A starting point is to focus on when and REMEMBER: CLOUDS These days there are numerous things why you’re eating. Experts advise keeping A calm after a • LOUD ROARING SOUND that can add stress to our daily lives. Maybe it’s family or financial issues. Maybe it’s a food diary, just for a few days, in which tornado could • SWIRLING CLOUDS pressures at work or even that daily com- you record what you eat, when you eat and indicate you’re in mute. Perhaps you find yourself feeling what you’re feeling at the time. What many the eye of the stressed and upset over the latest news re- people find is that, without realizing it, they’ve been snacking, often unhealthily, storm. ports even though they’re about things oc- WHERE SHOULD YOU BE? curring far from you and are beyond your not because they’re really hungry, but sim- ply because they’re feeling stressed. • SMALL INTERIOR ROOM control. It’s important to realize that the food Create an Most of us, when we face anxiety and • UNDER A STURDY TABLE you’re eating doesn’t make the stress or Emergency stress, try to find ways to limit such feel- your problems go away, and that it actually Supply Kit at • PADDED BY BLANKETS & ings. One of the most-used methods to min- may be increasing your stress as you add PILLOWS imize stress and make ourselves feel better, bit.ly/2xmmhlX on unwanted pounds. • GROUND FLOOR OR BASEMENT if only for a short time, is by turning to You want to deal with this problem by food. analyzing the sources of stress in your life Not necessarily a conscious decision, and trying to see if there might be ways to stress eating is a common way to cope with reduce or manage that stress. Consider LUCE COUNTY PET PALS uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It’s a looking to non-food related activities, like natural reaction. Many foods affect our exercising, reading, gardening or other sim- - .- moods and feelings. They may remind us ilar relaxing activities. Sometimes, simply of better, simpler times (think “comfort being aware of what is triggering your www.lucepetpals.com foods”), or may actually bring reactions stress-related eating is enough to help you avoid it. To make a donation to the building fund, spay/neuter fund or homeless pet fund, make checks payable that make us feel better (that “sugar high”), to Luce County Pet Pals and mail to: Luce County Pet Pals, PO Box 345, Newberry, MI 49868. To donate if only for a little while. Overcoming stress-related eating can be dog food, cat food or cat litter, please call 906-293-3155. Luce County Pet Pals, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non- The problem with stress eating is that it a challenge, but it is possible. If your eating profit and your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. can have a variety of negative effects, with issues are affecting your health, consider If you need financial help to get your cat or dog fixed, please call 906-293-3310. talking to your family doctor or a counsel- www.lucepetpals.org the most common one being what we see when we step on that bathroom scale. So ing professional specializing in this area. Editorial March 11, 2020 5

What is it about hockey? Letters to the editor By Carol Stiffler for kids their age. Determi- home. nation burns in their eyes, The rematch between What is it about hockey and when you think they’re French Trucking and All letters reflect the opinion of the letter writer and that makes 13-year-old skating at full speed, they Cadillac was intense. The not necessarily the opinion of the Newberry News. kids skate so hard you’d get faster. When their legs ice seemed to have no think their hearts could can’t get somewhere in extra space. The teams burst? time, they throw the top scrapped and battled. Only To the Editor: What is it about hockey half of their bodies forward one shot found the goal, that would cause a player to extend into an impossi- and Cadillac sent it in. Re- Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Vir- to fearlessly hurtle himself ble location. And they win, fusing to die, French ginia. Our class is learning about the United States, into a place where he could win, win. Trucking ended the game Carol Stiffler and I will be teaching our school about the state of definitely get hurt? Blades They were in Kalamazoo on a power play, pulled Michigan. In May, I will create a display for our flashing, sticks clashing, last weekend to defend their goalie to run six men State Fair that I hope will make you proud. in Kalamazoo last week- bodies slamming into the their state championship on the ice, and put their Although I have gathered facts about your state end. Those boys live for boards, chasing after a tiny title, earned last year by hearts on the line. from books and websites, I think I can receive the hockey, and it shows. puck that could knock any- defeating the pedigreed This year, it was French best information from the people who live there. The French Trucking one’s teeth out. Cadillac Vikings. Last Trucking who cried. Par- This is why I am writing to you. I am hoping that team played a Saginaw What is it about hockey year’s championship game ents in the stands you will be willing to send me some items to help group, stocked with play- that fills your chest with was so evenly matched and screamed, whistled, and me learn more about the best things in your state. ers in fancy uniforms, and hope and anxiety as you intense, the Cadillac squad took away the extra air in You might consider sending things like postcards, made them look athleti- watch that you think you flung their helmets off and the arena. The Yooper pictures, souvenirs, this newspaper article, or any cally impoverished. Sagi- might not be able to threw themselves onto the squad, which had infuri- other unique items that would be useful to show naw played a weak game breathe? ice when it ended. Hearts ated teams all tournament, your state pride. and their skaters were ex- What is it about hockey? broken, they cried. kept their heads up and ac- Here are a few questions I have: hausted in the second pe- What is it? This year, the teams met cepted their silver medals. • Why do you live in Michigan? What first riod. The Truckers, a group That’s a mystery to me. I again. French Trucking They know their worth and brought your family there? made up of players from can’t identify what it is faced off against Cadillac their skill. They know • How do you make money? What is your job? Newberry, Manistique and about the sport that grabs after making the rest of the there’s more glory ahead. • What does your state look like? Munising, appeared to you by the soul. I can just tournament teams look un- They know they’ve found • What do people do for fun? have five times as much tell you it’s there; it exists. worthy. Nerves were high. a natural home on the ice. • What animals live there? heart. Saginaw lost, 7-0. Something about hockey Coach Ben Rahilly said his They suspect they’ll return • What traditional food or recipes do you have? There’s a ferocity in gets in the blood. boys passed the waste bin to the championship game • What land features are unique to Michigan? those French Trucking I watched the French around the room at the next year. I will need to gather all my information by the hockey players. They’ve Trucking Bantams fight start of the day, purging I can’t figure out just first week of May. You can mail items to: learned how to work much their way through the state out anxiety. But when they what I witnessed on the ice Mrs. B’s Class harder than you’d expect championship tournament hit the ice, they were last weekend - the French The Langley School Trucking team is more 1411 Balls Hill Road Gross Domestic Product by County than I could ever have ex- McLean, VA 22101 2015 2018 Rank pected. I can just say that it Change (x$1,000) (x$1,000) in MI was intense. It was hockey. Sincerely, Chippewa $1,019,592 $1,074,455 5.4% 48 And it was good. Cami Mackinac $584,437 $620,632 6.2% 60 Schoolcraft $285,016 $311,523 9.3% 74 Alger $252,524 $257,950 2.1% 77 Luce $174,423 $178,540 2.4% 81 Just Bill EUP $2,315,992 $2,443,100 5.5%

Marquette $3,061,807 $3,091,552 1.0% 23 The little counties are growing anyway Dickinson $1,161,275 $1,268,113 9.2% 41

Delta $1,139,487 $1,174,550 3.1% 44 By Bill Diem neighbors are mostly in the is the richest economic garden Houghton $1,058,091 $1,111,719 5.1% 47 same, small boat. These num- in the Upper Peninsula with You may not have been won- bers are from the Bureau of over $3 billion in economic ac- Menominee $663,893 $699,327 5.3% 56 dering, but Luce County is 81st Economic Analysis. tivity in 2018. Baraga County Gogebic $441,400 $465,509 5.5% 67 smallest county for economic The Eastern U.P. grew be- also trailed behind, with the Iron $308,276 $320,439 3.9% 73 activity in Michigan, ahead of tween 2015 and 2018, accord- smallest growth over the three 82 Ontonagon and 83 Ke- ing to a report by the federal years. Baraga $257,167 $259,101 0.8% 76 weenaw. There are 83 counties Commerce Department’s Bu- This kind of article is no fun Ontonagon $134,941 $142,264 5.4% 82 in the state. reau of Economic Analysis, but to read, but looking over the Chippewa, at No. 48, is the not as much as the state. figures is enlightening. So Keweenaw $54,810 $62,345 13.7% 83 only Eastern Upper Peninsula Luce and Alger Counties both please see the adjacent table. UP $10,597,139 $11,038,019 4.2% county near Michigan’s top half had slow growth, but Marquette Michigan $442,481,789 $470,529,220 6.3% economically. Luce’s other County grew even slower, and it Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

Traveling through time: This week, through the years

By Sterling McGinn and out. come to the conclusion that The first annual race will will be available. The Wis. on March 20-21. The village officials now preaching and moralizing be held at the newly con- Chamber of Commerce USSA drivers are expected From March 15, 1895 are: President: H. L. Harris; are but a waste of time and structed three quarter mile asks those who can drive to participate in the event to School Opens Monday Trustees: J.C. Foster, L. N. effort. There are too many track adjacent to the Luce their machines to the track attempt to gain enough The schoolhouse has Forbes, C.B. Noble, Patrick people to whom the respon- County airport and on a 20 instead of their cars do so, points for entry into the been thoroughly disinfected Gormely, H. E. Smith; sibilities of parentage mean mile cross country course in order to avoid parking World Series races. and as no more cases of Clerk: Jas. F. Harper; Treas- nothing. set up by race committees. congestion. The United Booster buttons, being diphtheria or fever devel- urer: Geo. E. Walker. They are too supremely Some $2600 in prize States Snowmobile Associ- sold throughout Newberry oped, it is believed that all selfish to waive one iota of money will be awarded to ation sanctioned race will allow holders entrance to danger of contagion is over. From March 19, 1920 their own pleasure for the winners in the two-day precede the “World Series the race as well as parking This being the case the Petty Thieving and benefit and well-being of event. The cross country of Snowmobile Racing” privileges. Board of Education after Crime Among Boys In- their offspring. Mother event will start at 12 noon being held at Rhinelander, advising with the Health crease must be gadding about the on Saturday with registra- Officer, have decided to For several months past neighborhood or to some tions to be held from 9- open school next Monday, there has prevailed a wave place of amusement after 11:30 a.m. in the flying club and have so notified the of crime among the young supper, and Dad seeks hangar at the airport. At principal. boys of Newberry. Stores recreation in a pool room or 11:30 a.m. drivers are asked The Newberry News have been broken into, card game, while Johnnie to report for a drivers’ meet- U.S.P.S. 383980 depredations and petty and Mary are allowed to run ing. One-way traffic has The New Publisher, Steve Stiffler thievery committed that has the streets, getting into evil been laid out to avoid traffic Council Editor, Carol Stiffler The first resulted in one or two associations, and headed di- congestion. Office Manager, Lauren Burton meeting of youngsters being commit- rectly for the devil. The track has been the new vil- ted to reform institutions. Parents pay less attention worked on all week and is Advertising Manager, Teri Petrie lage council The situation has at last to their children than they now in tip-top condition. Historian, Sterling McGinn was held commanded the attention of do to their domestic ani- The concession stand is T h u r s d a y the city fathers who are mals. The cow and horse placed away from the view- Published by The Newberry News e v e n i n g . about to take rigid measures are carefully housed and ing area. Over seventy en- The Newberry News is published weekly each Wednesday morning. Periodical to correct the prevailing evil fed-they are worth money, tries have been registered as postage paid at 316 Newberry Avenue, Newberry, Michigan 49868. Office hours No busi- are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to ness of any so far as they are able. What and even the cat and dog re- of Tuesday and it is hoped 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). c o n s e - the parents refuse and neg- ceive attention-they must to come near the goal of Telephone (906) 293-8401—Fax (906) 293-8815 quence was lect to do in the way of reg- shift for themselves and if 300. Entry blanks may be E-mail: [email protected] transacted, ulating the conduct of their they do not land in jail it is picked up at the Soo Coin website: www.newberry-news.com sons, the public officials more to the credit of the Co. A crowd of 3000 people the meeting SUBSCRIPTION RATES—EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2017 b e i n g will now attempt to do. children than the parents… at the races is expected. For In Luce County (including Newberry, Engadine, Curtis, Germfask, McMillan, purely a Something in the nature the race days, a special con- Grand Marais, Gould City, Hulbert, Naubinway, Paradise and Seney): formal one of a curfew ordinance is to From March 12, 1970 cession has been made by One Year, $52.50; Six Months, $36.00; be adopted and the police Champs Race This the council to permit quali- Students (Newberry area college students only), $30.00 (9 months); to admit the Seasonal Resident: One Year, $60.00. old mem- given strict orders to see Weekend fied drivers 16 years or Outside Luce County area: One Year, $64.00; Six Months, $40.00. bers declar- that all children are kept off Final preparations are older to drive snowmobiles Postmaster: Send address changes to: Newberry News, Inc. ing their the streets after 8 o’clock at being made for the Luce downtown between 7 a.m. P.O. Box 46 successors night, The News has had County Chamber of Com- and 6 p.m. Saturday and Newberry, MI 49868-0046 duly elected occasion before this to com- merce sponsored “Champi- Sunday. All traffic rules DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINE: and of step- ment on the laxity of the ons of Champions” must be observed. FRIDAY at 5:00 p.m. ping down parents in the upbringing of snowmobile races to be A snowmobile trail from their children, and we have held here March 14-15. downtown to the race site School 6 March 11, 2020

Newberry Elementary School News from Tahquamenon Area Schools Students of the Month Boy’s basketball sistricts start this I have received information from the at least 60% alcohol if soap and water Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Come out and CDC (Center for Disease Control), are unavailable. cheer on our Newberry Indians. GO MDE (Michigan Dept. of Education), —Cover cough with a tissue or INDIANS!!!! professional organizations of which I sleeve. Provide adequate supplies This Thursday is Lunch with Parents am a member and from other organi- within easy reach, including tissues Day for parents of K-5 students. Please zations. It has been the topic at all the and no-touch trash cans. join your student during their regular meetings I attended last week and will — Routinely clean frequently- lunch time. Cost for an adult lunch is be probably for while. touched surfaces. $4.00. The main thing is to know the facts, Parents will be updated as time goes It is springtime... at least in our prevention, and keeping informed. on. minds! It is also time for Spring Par- Facts Sources used: CDC Coronavirus 2019 ent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences What is the Coronavirus? Hub MDHHS 2019 Novel Coron- take place Thursday, March 12, 4:30- Answer: avirus Fact Sheet 6:30 p.m. Grades K-6 teachers will be Coronaviruses (plural) are a family —Guidance for K-12 Schools to in their classrooms and grades 7-12 of viruses impacting various species of Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coron- will be in the cafeteria. animals. The specific coronavirus cur- avirus Disease 2019 MDHHS Coron- Kindergarten Round-Up will be rently making headlines is known as avirus Disease 2019 Q&A. Allison Wallace is the stu- Domanick Goudreau is Tuesday, March 17 3:15-6:00 p.m. and “SARS-CoV-2” and causes a disease We are always seeking substitute dent of the month for Miss. the student of the month Wednesday, March 18 from 4:30 - 7:00 that has been abbreviated as “COVID- teachers and bus drivers. If you are in- Thoen’s 5th grade. She from Mr. Frank’s 5th grade p.m. Please call Sarah Pleiman at 293- 19.” terested, please contact Jane Freeborn comes to school every homeroom because of his 3226 ext. 1112 to make an appoint- The virus is spread by air (coughing at the school 293-3226 extension 1101. morning with a smile on her great attitude he employs ment. Parents need to bring child’s and sneezing) and by physical contact face and an eagerness to throughout his day. He is birth certificate, copy of immunization (shaking hands, touching an object Wednesday learn and help others when- constantly putting in his record, proof of address (driver’s li- contaminated by the virus). —Late Start - school starts at 10:00; ever needed. Allison always maximum effort in any aca- cense and bill with address on it, etc.) COVID-19 has caused a range of doors open at 9:40 a.m. has a positive attitude. She demic activity. Plus, he is an Vision and hearing testing will take problems, from mild symptoms to se- —HS Robotics - 3-6 p.m. works hard every day to be awesome example of the place as well. Please pass the word! vere respiratory illness and death. —7-12 weightlifting - 3-4:15 p.m. an excellent student and is P.R.I.D.E. standard we are The news is filled with information Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after —District play for the V Boys at very helpful to her class- setting at TAS. Finally, he about the coronavirus, as is my email. exposure and include fever, coughing, home starting at 6:30 p.m. mates, always putting in truly cares about other stu- and eventually, Thursday 110% effort. Allison enjoys dents that he is around and shortness of breath. —Grades K-5 - Parents Invited to reading and her favorite is always willing to give Three Lakes Academy Prevention: Lunch subject is writing. She is al- someone a helping hand if Encourage stu- —HS Robotics - 3-6 p.m. dents, staff and ways ready to challenge her- they are in need which —7-12 weightlifting - 3-4:15 p.m. self. Allison sets a shows great maturity. families to use pre- Student of the Week: —Reading Buddies - 2:50-3:50, wonderful example of what ventative hygiene Room 111 our students strive for by Congratulations, practices. McKinna Baker —Parent/Teacher Conferences - following P.R.I.D.E. Domanick and Allison! —Remain at Second grader McKinna Baker is student of the week 4:30-6:30 p.m. home if you are at Three Lakes Academy. McKinna, who likes to be Friday sick and avoid called Pipsqueak, –BBB District Championship game close contact with likes to eat Pizza in Newberry people who are Hut, Subway, and Upcoming Dates: Three Lakes Academy sick. alfredo. Her favorite —Spring Break - March 30-April 3 —Avoid touch- sport is basketball —Late Start - Wednesday, April 8 - Updates ing your eyes, because it’s fun to doors open at 9:40 a.m.; school starts It has been another great week at Three Lakes Academy! nose, and mouth dribble. In her free at 10:00 a.m. I know the ice fishing trip was a few weeks ago, but I want with unwashed time, she likes to —No School Friday, April 10 - to send my sincerest thank you to the Portage Anglers, hands. watch TV. If she had Good Friday Mick’s Bait Shop, and anyone who volunteered to make the —Wash your a million dollars, —Baccalaureate - Tuesday, May 19 trip such a special experience for the students. We are al- hands often with McKinna says she at 6:00 p.m. in auditorium ready looking for ways to improve it next year! soap and water for would buy a —Class Night - Wednesday, May March is Reading month! We would love to have guest at least 20 seconds. mansion. 7:00 p.m. in auditorium readers come and share their love of reading with students. Use an alcohol- Congratulations, —Graduation - Friday, May 22 at If reading to a group makes you nervous, reading with a McKinna! based hand sani- student one on one is also an option. Wednesday, March 18 tizer that contains 7:00 p.m. in gym is the Books and Bagels event at Three Lakes Academy. Please join us for breakfast and spend some time reading CEDAR • POPLAR • HARDWOOD • SPRUCE • ,E:,^֛‘®ƒ½®Ýã^‘«›—ç½›

with students from 9-10 a.m. • Bobcat and Lakers basketball games are scheduled for WE’LL PAY YOU BEFORE WE CUT MARCH 3/12 and 3/17 in Paradise at 5:30 P.M. both days We are 12 General Surgery - Dr. Bryant...... 906-293-9239 still seeking volunteers to help with concessions at the “home” games in Newberry. Please call Joanne at 586-6631 Podiatry²'U+XQWHU««««««««« 800-453-5750 if you’re interested. 13 General Surgery - Dr. Adair...... 906-293-9118 The student art show at the Erickson Center is happening now through the end of March. Many Three Lakes Acad- General Surgery - Dr. Bryant...... 906-293-9239 emy students are featured. The Student Art Show can be 16 Pediatrics²'U1LGLIIHU«««««««« 906-449-1240 seen during regular business hours, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pulmonology/Sleep - Dr. Washington...... 906-293-9118 Monday-Friday and is free to the public. DUBERVILLE -Rachel Bommarito 17 Pulmonology/Sleep - Dr. Washington...... 906-293-9118 LOGGING LLC 18 Cardiology - Dr. Giroux...... 906-632-6013 TLA Events at a Glance Please Let Us Give You A March is reading month! Quote On Your Timber. General Surgery - Dr. Bryant...... 906-293-9239 3/12- BB Game @ Paradise 5:30 Double Header WE BUY STANDING PINE Phone: 906-287-5043 Oncology/Hematology - Dr. Jensen...... 906-293-9118 3/17-BB Game @ Paradise 19 5:30 General Surgery - Dr. Adair...... 906-293-9118 3/28-4/5-Spring Break KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP General Surgery - Dr. Bryant...... 906-293-9239 MUSHING CLUB

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Thursdays- Through 3/26 3- vision testing. YOUR CHILD MUST ACCOMPANY YOU! This process will Pulmonology/Sleep - K. Peltier, NP...... 906-293-9118 4:30 take approximately 30 minutes per child. 24 Allergy & Asthma²'U5DQWD««««« 906-253-0400 Last one on Tuesday 4/7 Essential information required for registration includes: 25 Cardiology - Dr. Giroux...... 906-632-6013 1. Current immunization records When your child is absent 2. Official State birth certificate General Surgery - Dr. Bryant...... 906-293-9239 (for any reason), please in- 3. 2 Proofs of Residency Oncology/Hematology - Dr. Jensen...... 906-293-9118 form the school office 586- Appointments for testing each child are necessary, so please call 6631 or email Sarah Pleiman at 293-3226. Ext. 1112 to schedule your child. threelakesacademy@eup- Appointment times are 3:15-6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 17th and schools.org 4:30-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 18th. ǁǁǁ͘ŚŶũŚ͘ŽƌŐͮŚĞůĞŶŶĞǁďĞƌƌLJũŽLJ

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Students of the Month at the EUPISD Learning Center Northstar News have demonstrated Respect, The Superior conference all-star games were hosted Responsibility, and Safety. by Landmark Baptist in Petoskey at the North Central These students have shown the Michigan College gyms on March 6. staff and their peers how to be The girls all-star volleyball team included Hannah leaders in the classroom and Handrich and Faith Martindale from Northstar. throughout the school. Stu- The all-stars played against a team that included dents will be honored at the Christine (Williams) Goldsborough, Lisa (Brow) Neill, Soo Eagles hockey game each and Kristen (Marcott) Handrich, all former Northstar month as well as winning an students. The first game was a very good game with the all-stars extra item from the Learning winning 25 – 21. The second game was dominated by Center School Store. Congrat- the all-stars 25 – 8. ulations to the Learning Cen- The past-stars got their rotation figured out for the ter Students of the Month! third game in a seesaw battle to the end. When the final Pictured left to right: Loren whistle blew, the all-stars escaped going to a fourth Golladay, Troy Parks, Cooper game with a 25 – 23 win. Manning, Justice Orr, and It was the third year in a row that the girls have beaten Logan McMillan the ladies. In the all-star basketball game, the boys jumped out to a 14 - 5 first quarter lead. In the second quarter the : men had the upper hand outscoring the all-stars 14 -6. Whitefish Township Community Schools That left the all-stars with a one point lead 20 -19. In the third quarter the past-stars managed to capture the Superintendent Report lead 26 -25. The men’s team dominated on defense in the final By Tom McKee tie’s seminal work on what influences justice system. Hattie documents that frame allowing the all-stars only 5 points while putting student achievement was intended to being retained one year almost dou- in 13 from 5 different players for a 44 -35 past-stars vic- As some of present a comprehensive perspective bles a student’s likelihood of drop- tory. All agreed it was the strongest all-star performance you may have on the drivers of student achieve- ping out, while failing twice almost in recent memory. heard, our ment. Hattie documented well the guaranteed it. Retention is the second All-star team members included senior Brandon Lansing elected negative effects of retention on aca- greatest predictor of school drop-out. Williams and Logan Handrich from Northstar. officials are demic achievement in language arts, In an era when so much attention The men’s past-stars team consisted of Coach Barry working on get- reading, mathematics, work-study and effort has been made to reduce Williams, Coach Ted Teller, Coach Drew Rogers, Jay ting things in skills, social studies, and grade point the trauma to our students, one Goldsborough, Levi Johnson, Pastor Jonathan Smith and place for the average. Further, students who were should question why we would know- Ryan Medeiros. Tom McKee rolling out of the promoted scored better than retained ingly create legislation that will re- Happy Birthday to Conner Goldsborough on the 7th, Superintendent Read by Grade students on social/emotional adjust- sult in increased student trauma. Mrs. Shelly Fox (8th), Marc Matchinski (9th) and Dan Three law. What this law states is that ment, behavior, self-concept, and Flunking a student is immediately DeShetler on the 13th. if a child does not pass the standard- measures of attitude toward school. traumatic and is more likely to be ex- ized test for reading at the end of The effects of retention were simi- perienced by those students that are third grade – scoring at least a grade lar to students who experienced cor- categorized as poor, male and/or mi- level below expectations – they will poral punishment in the home, those nority. One would be hard pressed to be retained. For us at Whitefish, we who were clinically depressed, and find another educational practice pride ourselves in the dedication of transient students. Students who were where the research is so unequivo- From the Eagles’ nest our early literary focus and have no expelled experienced less of a nega- cally negative yet continues to be em- question that we will be able to have tive impact than those who were re- braced. Engadine all of our students pass this ridiculous tained. Only untreated students To be clear, the Read by Grade benchmark that was put out by peo- diagnosed with Attention Deficit Dis- Three, or be flunked, law is in effect superintendent report ple that have never spent the day in order with Hyperactivity and students for the 2019-2020 school year. Dur- an elementary classroom. who are deaf experienced greater ing the next seven to nine years, we This week continues the playoff However, even though we are con- negative impacts on student achieve- should expect a significant increase push for our Varsity Eagles Bas- fident in our early literacy practices ment than those who were retained. in the number of Michigan dropouts. ketball teams as both the boys and at Whitefish, that does not mean that Rather than creating legislation to girls are in action. one of our students may not be hav- mandate literacy by grade three, we A huge congratulations to our ing a bad day on “test day”. This bad should be using the research to ad- The effects of EUP Girls Player of the year - day may result in their scores coming dress the variables that impact a Sophia Vaughn. Sophia was back lower than what they can do retention were child’s inability to read by grade named EUP player of the year by and, in turn, result in retention of a similar to students three. vote of area coaches. Congratula- student for an unjust cause. So, a Michigan superintendents are com- who experienced tions are also in order for Izzy group of administrators and myself mitted to practices that are grounded Josh Reed corporal punishment Kopsi who earned Honorable got together and penned an open let- in research and are designed to move Superintendent Mention Honors. ter to our legislators. The letter reads in the home, those our students, our schools, and our as follows: who were clinically communities forward. To that end, we This week also brings with it Parent Teacher depressed, and request that the Read by Grade Three Conferences on Thursday. Conferences are scheduled During a time in public education legislation be reconsidered and that from 5:00-8:00pm. Progress reports will be available at when increasingly higher standards transient students. we address the barriers to literacy the event. We look forward to seeing you! are levied without sufficient resources that we know contribute to this criti- Please see below for a full list of activities. to meet the myriad public and leg- cal facet of learning. -Josh Reed islative expectations, the demand to The cost of retention is dynamic. Wednesday hold educators accountable for Not only does the retained student Whitefish Township Community CORRECTION young, struggling readers has re- spend an additional year in the Schools is dedicated to all of our stu- School Board Meeting 6 p.m. sulted in state legislation that will in- school system, incurring all the addi- dents and by having their best inten- Due to an unfortu- Boys Basketball Districts - crease the number of poor, male, tional costs of educating the student tions in mind, I can assure you that nate oversight, En- TBA minority students retained in third for another year, the greatest cost is we will not rest until something is gadine Consolidated Thursday grade. Michigan’s Read by Grade paid by the significant number of re- done about this poor legislation. If Schools left ninth Conferences - 5:00-8:00pm grader Anna Wie- Three law requires third graders to tained students who become you would like more information on Girls Basketball Districts - repeat third grade if they are more dropouts. Our communities pay for this law or what you can do to help gand off the Enga- TBA than one grade level behind. retention twice: once for additional ensure that our students are not dine honor roll 1st Retention, the practice of not pro- costs associated with another year of “flunked” and put through the trauma semester list. Con- Friday moting students up a grade level, school, and again for the student associated with that, contact the main gratulations, Anna! Boys Basketball Districts - also referred to as flunking, is based dropout who is unable to contribute office at (906) 492-3353. TBA on the false belief that students can to the larger learn more academically by repeat- community. Chippewa – Luce – Mackinac Chippewa – Luce – Mackinac Chippewa – Luce – Mackinac Chippewa – Luce – Mackinac ing a grade. Research illustrates that Scads of re- community community community community the effects of retention do not yield search document increased levels of achievement and, students who Action Action Action Action to the contrary, have a negative im- drop out of Senior Lunch Menu Senior Lunch Menu Senior Lunch Menu Senior Lunch Menu pact on our students in multiple school realize Newberry Engadine Curtis Paradise areas. fewer job oppor- John Hattie, in his 2009 book Visi- tunities, lower Friday, March 13 Thursday, March 12 Thursday, March 12 Thursday, March 12 ble Learning, synthesized over 1,400 salaries, and Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese w/Ham Mac & Cheese Pizza, Fruit meta-analyses of 80,000 studies in- higher probabil- Peas, Tossed Salad Peas Peas, Tossed Salad Pickled Beets volving 300 million students into ity of involvement Fruit Jello w/Fruit Fruit what works best in education. Hat- with the criminal Tuesday, March 17 Monday, March 16 Tuesday, March 17 Monday, March 16 Corned Beef Salisbury Steak Tator Tot Casserole Salisbury Steak Saurkraut From the MI Department of Education: Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts, Pears Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots, Fruit Peas & Carrots Carrots, Cake Read by Grade Wednesday, March 18 Fruit Wednesday, March 18 Wednesday, March 18 BINGO Sloppy Joes Three bulletin Tacos, Refried Beans Boiled Dinner – Cabbage, Tuesday, March 17 Oven Wedges Lettuce & Tomato Potatoes & Carrots Tacos, Refried Beans Tossed Salad In 2016, the Michigan state legislature passed Michi- Fruit St. Patty’s Day Dessert Lettuce, Tomato Fruit gan’s Read by Grade Three law, and districts have since Appetizers Fruit been implementing components of the law. As outlined All meals are served at All meals are served at within the law, districts are required to report retention de- 12:00 noon and include All meals are served All meals are served at 12:00 noon and include bread and milk. at 12:00 noon and include 12:00 noon and include bread and milk. cisions to the Center for Educational Performance and In- Donations are suggested, bread and milk. bread and milk. Donations are suggested, formation no later than September 1 of each school year, but not required. Donations are suggested, Donations are suggested, but not required. beginning in 2020. Discounted donations but not required. but not required. Discounted donations Districts can mark each student potentially flagged for suggested for seniors 60+ Discounted donations Discounted donations suggested for seniors 60+ retention by the 2020 ELA M-STEP as retained or pro- years of age. This suggested for seniors 60+ suggested for seniors 60+ years of age. This moted in the Michigan Student Data System. For each stu- monthly menu may years of age. This years of age. This monthly menu may dent promoted, districts will have to identify the reason, or change due to monthly menu may monthly menu may change due to good cause exemption, and maintain evidence that sup- circumstances out of our change due to change due to circumstances out of our ports promotion (such as local assessment data, Individual control. circumstances out of our circumstances out of our control. Reading Improvement Plans, portfolios, etc.) in the stu- The Newberry Senior control. control. The Paradise lunches dent’s state file. Nutrition Center is The Engadine lunches The Curtis meals are are served at the For additional questions and support regarding the Read located in the CLMCAA are served at the Garfield served at the Portage Whitefish Township Hall, by Grade Three law, please contact the Michigan Depart- building, 207 Newberry Township Hall, N6760 Township Hall, W17361 7052 N. M-123. 906-492- ment of Education at [email protected]. Ave., 293-5621. M-117. 906-477-6481 Davis St. 906-586-9411 3897. Features 8 March 11, 2020

Cover to Cover Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

By Dion Mindykowski, out. Maillard takes something as simple as seven Tahquamenon Area Library Director ingredients and uses it to tell a family story and to teach Native American history and culture. Every This week’s column focuses on an easy picture page gives the bread a different meaning. Food book, a format that I haven’t yet covered. definitely has the ability to be more than just taste It seems like a lifetime ago that my own kids and sustenance and the vivid, moving illustrations with young enough for a book with big color pic- and catching words put that ability into book form. tures and sparse text. However, Fry Bread: A Na- Another thing that I really appreciate about Mail- tive American Family Story by Kevin Noble lard’s book is that author’s note. The note includes Maillard kept catching my eye every time I walked some background on each section of Fry Bread, by the Tahquamenon Area Library ALA Award giving more context for older readers and the Winner display. adults sharing this story with those too young to There was something about the cover illustration read. that made me notice; a detailed drawing of a This is great for parents who want to talk more woman, holding a child in one hand and a bowl of about the book with their children. I wish more fry bread in the other. easy picture books had included that when I was Inside the book, those same style drawings by il- reading them to my children. There are even 18 lustrator Juana Martinez-Neal, span the width of sources cited for the information provided. Not two pages, capturing the textures involved in mak- many picture books have that! ing fry bread, visually representing sounds of the Of course, all of the descriptions about making bread frying, and showing each moment of family fry bread will make you curious to try it. Luckily, time in a way that implies movement and captures Maillard also provides his recipe for it at the end. the imagination to envision each scene as a dy- That would be a great activity for parents to do namic. with their children beyond just reading the book, While the artwork is impressive, it is making the story and lessons even more memo- the story that makes Fry Bread stand rable. Lucky winners from the During the Month of March Woodchoppers Ball 30% OFF ALL SAVE SOME get The crowd enjoyed a home-cooked dinner along with plenty of homemade GREEN in-stock desserts followed by live music with Greg & Lou Variety Band. Raffle Ticket Winners: Kyle Kuehl - Screen Tent WINTER APPAREL Mary Aho - Kewadin Overnight Stay This St. Patty’s Day! Thelma Kimbler - Cord of Firewood donated by Northland Harvesting, Inc. – PLUS – Dave Faulkner - $50.00 Gift Certificate donated by Rahilly’s IGA Richard McNamara - $50.00 Gift Certificate at Newberry SuperValu Alice Blackmer - $50.00 Gift Certificate donated by Pine Stump Cook Shack 40% OFF in-stock & Drinkery Kyle Kuehl - $25.00 Gift Certificate donated by BP Gas Station DRAGON Terri Lynne Kimbler - $25.00 Gift Certificate donated by Holiday Gas Station. Contest Winners: Don and Thelma Kimbler, King and Queen, were chosen GOGGLES by one ballot drawn from the soup kettle. A secret committee chose Angie Mc- Namara for Dance Hall Girl. Bob Derusha was the winner of the Beard Contest. The oldest person in attendance was Sam Fowler, 90 years old from Engadine. The longest married couple were Michael and Alice Blackmer with 61 years to- gether. The contest winners received a beer mug filled with their favorite beverage compliments of Peter K. Anderson & Son’s Excavating, Inc. Proceeds from the event benefit the Tahquamenon Logging Museum. The logging museum will open for the season on Friday, May 22 and Lumber- jack Breakfasts will be served from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 23 and Sun- NEWBERRY WARRIOR American Legion Baseball day, May 24. The museum will be open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. would like to say for tours through September 30. THANK YOU to businesses & individuals who sponsored and/or donated to the 2020 “Cabin Fever” Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser. Court Sponsors mBank, Pickelman’s Total One Stop, Dr. Eric LaRoue, Walther Farms, Grossman Forestry Company, Hometown Pharmacy, Rahilly’s IGA, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, Brian Rahilly – Attorney at Law, Newberry Motors, Cutting Edge Forest Products, Mac’s Market Super Valu Foods, Beaulieu Funeral Home, Forest Insurance, Oswald’s Bear Ranch, Tangled Creations, Cummings McCraney Real Estate, Great Lakes Trucking, Carl Gribbell Trucking, Tahquamenon Brewery & Pub, WJZ and Sons Harvesting, Pine & Dine, Beaudoin’s Marathon, The Scoop, Plott Construction, Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum, Burbach Sales and Service, DeWyse Construction, CJ Up North Inn, First National Bank St Ignace, Fish and Hunt Shop, Timber Charlies Food & Spirit, Tahqua-Tots Learning Center, Tahquamenon Treasures. Donations The Flash 96.7, Oldies 93, M123 Radio, Grand Island Consulting, Shannon Manty, Snyder Drugs, Louisiana Pacific, Kewadin Casino, Newberry Subway, McDonalds, The Shipwreck, Mick’s Bait & Tackle, Gary Walther, Pizza Hut, UP Trading Company, Luce Co Parks & Recreation, Rob Mamph, Renze Ford, Renze Power sports, Holiday Gas Station, Zellar’s Village Inn, Newberry Florist, Newberry EZ Mart, 906 Hunting Company, Danny’s Auto, Pizza Stop, Silver Sands Resort, Advanced Clinical Massage, Sports Boosters, Steve Taylor, Bill and Julie Jordan, Merry and John Rintamaki, Kurt Patrick, Jen and Keith Magnusson, Traverse City Pit Spitters, Great Lakes Loons, Grand Rapids Griffins, Battle Creek Bombers, Madison Mallards, Green Bay Packers, Lansing Lugnuts, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, American Legion Post #74, Kevin & Mary Beth Dennis, Duke’s Sport Shop. Thank You to all the players and parents who volunteered and/or donated to the fundraiser. Thank You to all who participated in the tournament, making it another success this year!! Save the date for next year’s tournament – Saturday, February 20, 2021!!

2020 Cabin Fever Cornhole: First Place – Chris and John Smithson, Second Place – Christopher Autterson and John Schummer, Third Place – Michael and Dave Walther. 76 teams participated in this year’s tournament, starting at 10:30 and finishing around 8:00 pm. Well over 300 people attended the fundraiser for the tournament, raffles, auctions ,etc.

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By Dan Harden- brook

The EUP girls var- sity basketball coaches met last weekend to vote for the 2019-2020 Girls EUP All-Conference Teams. The list rec- ognizes the top player performances from this past regu- Jeff Rochefort lar season. The The Engadine Girls varsity basketball team celebrates after securing the district championship. coaches make their selections based on performances against each other in Engadine girls grab district title EUP conference games. Stats from By Dan Hardenbrook Coach French. to the title. But she had help from a the rest of the regu- Rudyard rallied in the second, freshmen that may someday follow lar season are not What a difference a year makes. clamping down and making a defen- in her footsteps. Leah French, the factored into the se- Jeff Rochefort Last season, the Engadine Girls Var- sive adjustment and finding the first freshman to start for the Lady lection process. sity Basketball team only won 2 rhythm on offense. “All of the sud- Eagles since Sophia did it four years A pair of local Vaughn sends up a shot against games. Now, a year later, they are den Rudyard dropped in three threes ago, hit five of six free throws and players were picked Rudyard last week. back on top of the mountain. The and had 20 in the second to take the finished with 12 points, 5 steals, 5 for the top two indi- Lady Eagles won the MHSAA Divi- lead. They dropped into a zone and rebounds, and 4 assists. vidual awards in the con- nights, the junior found a sion 4 District 101 Championship we just couldn’t hit our outside Engadine advanced to the District ference. Engadine Senior way to cause havoc for op- Friday night, beating the Rudyard shots or free throws,” French said. Final with a big win over Brimley in Sophia Vaughn was named posing offenses, often in Lady Bulldogs 55-47 on the road in As she has so many times for the the semifinals, beating the Bays 50- the 2019-2020 EUP Con- situations where most Rudyard. For the Lady Eagles, it’s green and gold, senior Sophia 32. Rudyard won their semifinals ference Player of the Year teams and players their second district championship Vaughn got hot and came to the res- showdown with Newberry in a hard and Newberry Junior wouldn’t be able to be as win in four seasons and the third in cue. Vaughn, who was recently fought game against the Lady Indi- Katie Rahilly was selected aggressive. the tenure of Coach Roger French. named the EUP Conference Player ans, who played one of their best as the EUP Defensive Rahilly led the confer- Engadine came out strong to start of the Year, showed why she is so games of the season but came up Player of the Year. ence in steals, was a solid the championship contest, scoring feared and respected by everyone in just short at 55-61 win. For Vaughn, it’s the lat- rebounder, and created 16 first quarter points and taking an the league. Vaughn scored eight With the win, Engadine advances est accolade in what has many other turnovers for early nine point lead. “We were pre- points in a key third quarter, and had to the MHSAA Regional round, been a sensational senior her teammates with de- pared for the press to start the game 17 of her game high 22 points in the which will be played in Pellston on season and an incredible flections. When the Lady and we got some easy baskets,” said second half to help the Lady Eagles Thursday night. career for the Lady Eagles. Indians pressed, Katie Vaughn has averaged 19.1 often came out against the points per game, but her other team’s top player, conference game total was and in Coach Jim Dzelak’s 21.5. zone and pressing de- She also had 4.2 re- fenses, Rahilly was able to Squirts win Puck of the Irish bounds, 4.4 steals, and 2 use her speed and quick- assists per game. She re- ness to create many big By Dan Hardenbrook cently crossed the 1,000 plays. point total for her career. Rahilly wrapped up con- The TAYHA Renze She led the Lady Eagles to ference play averaging Powersports Squirts went a 13-6 regular season 12.5 points per game, and to Bay City and battled record, a second place fin- had 5.2 steals per game. through the prestigious ish in the EUP Confer- She added 4.8 rebounds “Puck of the Irish” Tour- ence, and a Division 4 and 3.3 assists which nament last weekend. District Championship. earned her a second team Fired up for a fun filled Vaughn joins older sister All-Conference selection weekend to wrap up the Olivia, who was the 2016- as well. season, the Squirts were 2017 EUP Player of the Other area players gain- strong in all of their Year, the last time an En- ing EUP All-Conference games, running away with gadine player won the recognition were New- the tourney title. award. berry’s Bailey Zellar and The “blue wave” over- Katie Rahilly was a real Engadine’s Izzy Kopsi, whelmed their competition stopper for the Lady Indi- who were both Honorable all weekend, winning ans all season long. Lead- Mention selections. game one by a score of 7- Shannon Dewitt ing a team that only had Congratulations to all 1. On Friday they domi- six or seven players most players! nated again with a 4-1 The Renze Powersports Squirts celebrate after winning the Puck of the Irish tourna- win. On Saturday, they ment last weekend. started strong getting a play. In the final round, tled to take a 2-1 lead shutout victory 7-0. Al- Sunday morning’s semi- Renze found themselves in going into the final period. K Stars win MAHA states ready having clinched a finals brought another their toughest test of the They left no doubt, domi- spot in Sunday’s semifi- challenge but the boys in tournament. The game was nating the third period and nals, the Squirts finished blue advanced to the title tied at the end of the first taking the Puck of the with another win and a game of one of Michigan’s period. After a quick Irish Championship with a perfect 4-0 record in group biggest tournaments. breather, the Squirts bat- 6-1 win.

Newberry News Game of the Week 16U State Savings Bank skates for state title

Get ready for another round of tournaments: it will feature two onship series. state tournament hockey action this teams going head-to-head in a best Games one and two will be weekend, as the State Savings Bank of three series for the state title. played Saturday, with the puck 16U hockey team hosts the MAHA Several districts were unable to drops set for 11am and 8pm. The Beth Rahilly State Tournament at the Little Bear field 16U teams, leaving only three two teams will play Sunday at Newberry’s Katie Rahilly, seen above, and the Kalkaska West Arena in Manistique. The 16U teams to qualify for the tournament. 11am. If they split Saturday, Sun- Lady K Stars won the Michigan Amateur Hockey Associ- team is made of kids from New- Last week, Livonia dropped out day’s game will decide this year’s ation’s Girls 19U Tier II State Championship this past berry, Munising, and Manistique. from the tournament. That leaves champ. weekend in St. Clair Shores. The K Stars defeated Little The 16U tournament will look a another local star-studded team to M123FM.com will air all games, Caesars 4-2 in the state title game. little different than most traditional take on Lansing in the champi- with video on their Facebook page.

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Weight restrictions on state roads expanded Monday The Michigan Depart- MDOT Truck Operators ment of Transportation Map), there will be no re- (MDOT) and local agen- duction in legal axle cies are enacting additional weights. annual spring weight re- - On routes designated as strictions to protect roads. “seasonal” (designated in Effective 6 a.m. Mon- solid or dashed red on the day, March 9, weight re- MDOT Truck Operators strictions will be imposed Map), there will be a and enforced on all state posted weight reduction of trunkline highways north 25 percent for rigid (con- of a line on M-43 in the crete) pavements and 35 city of South Haven east to percent for flexible (as- US-131 in Kalamazoo phalt) pavements. County, then south to I-94 - All extended permits in Kalamazoo County and will be valid for oversize east to I-69 in Calhoun loads in the weight-re- County, then north to stricted area on the re- Lansing and continuing stricted routes. Single-trip east on I-69 to Port Huron permits will not be issued in St. Clair County. This for any overweight loads includes the entire Upper or loads exceeding 14 feet Peninsula. in width, 11 axles and 150 Tahquamenon Phenomenon All state trunklines feet in overall length on the north of this line will have restricted routes. The NHS Robotics Team #5706 “Tahquamenon Phenom- Saturday morning saw further improvements to the lift weight restrictions im- County road commis- enon” attended their first competition last week, March 5-7 transmission to increase their speed and adjustments to the posed and enforced. State sions and city public works in Kingsford. They passed first and secondary inspections robot’s ball shooter system. Though the Robotics Team routes typically carry M, I, departments put in place with flying colors, but had some initial issues with their lift made it through their first two qualifying matches, competi- or US designations. State their own seasonal weight system. The teens’ critical thinking and application skills tion was fierce and they were not able to make it into the fi- routes typically carry M, I, restrictions, which usually, were challenged, and they rose to meet that challenge! After nals. Their next competition is this weekend in Escanaba, or US designations. but not always, coincide some on-the-fly adjustments, the team managed to repair and they’ve already begun making improvements to their In the restricted areas, with state highway weight the lift and finish out the competitions on Friday. bot. the following will apply: restrictions. Signs are gen- - On routes designated erally posted to indicate as “all-season” (designated which routes have weight in green and gold on the restrictions in effect. Broadband and Student Performance Gaps reports on educational setbacks in Michigan What’s in a NAME? On March 3, 2020 the the school has on students. on college admissions, aca- covering Mecosta County, highly anticipated Moon- Rural middle and high demic success, and career St. Clair County, and in the shot K-12 Citizen Science school students are more opportunities. eastern region of the Upper Hurricane River research study titled likely to have slow Internet Developed and carried Peninsula, spanning from “Broadband and Student connections or limited ac- out in partnership with the Tahquamenon area to St. Performance Gaps” was cess from home and to fall Merit Network and 15 Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie. The Hurricane River of Pictured Rocks National publicly released by MSU behind in homework, Michigan school districts, The researchers surveyed Lakeshore was named by the Lewis Cass expedition Quello Center. grades, digital skills, and the report “Broadband and 3,258 students in grades 8- who camped there in 1820 during a particularly violent The study, which included standardized test scores, ac- Student Performance Gaps” 11 through in class, pen- storm (though not, technically, a true hurricane). The over 1,100 students from the cording to a groundbreaking underscores the need for im- and-paper surveys in 21 name comes from “hurakán,” a word from the Taino cul- Eastern Upper Peninsula, report from Michigan State proved infrastructure in schools across Michigan, ture of the Caribbean that was near-obliterated by Span- quantifies the negative im- University’s Quello Center. rural communities. The re- looked at student PSAT and ish conquerors in the 16th century. pact which lack of broad- The educational setbacks port is based on data col- SAT scores, and home Inter- band connectivity outside can have significant impacts lected from school districts net speed tests. All data were fully de-identified. The survey which was ad- ministered in 173 class- BOB POWELL DAUGHTERS & SON rooms included questions ConstruCtion and snow removal that covered everything from students’ online activ- ities, homework completion, Bob: (906) 291-0441 subject grades, digital skills, CHOOSE YOUR PLAN: [email protected] $10/week for 12 months; or $12/week for 6 months; 423 W. Railroad St. media use, to their goals, ex- or $15/week for 3 months – with no changes during run. Newberry, MI 49868 periences and attitudes, and career interests. 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Local Surnames (Part II)

Let’s look at some surnames commonly found in our area. This is the second in a multi-part series. Search for the following names: ACKLEY BLANCHARD POWELL BARKER HENDRICKSON RAHILLY BITELY MAGNUSSON SCHAEFER BURTON METCALF STEPHENSON CLARK MILLER TROOP FLATT PAVEY WEBB GIBSON PLESSCHER ZELLAR CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION PUZZLE Word Search Answers Word Search Local Surnames (Part II) Surnames Local Legal 12 March 11, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES

2/26 – 3/18 in Lakefield Township, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT Luce County, Michigan, and COLLECTOR AT- are described as: The East TEMPTING TO COL- 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the LECT A DEBT. ANY NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec- INFORMATION OB- tion 9, T45N, R11W; c/k/a TAINED WILL BE USED 22795 E. County Road 135, FOR THAT PURPOSE. McMillan, MI 49853. The redemption period NOTICE OF shall be six months from the FORECLOSURE BY date of the sale, unless the ADVERTISMENT. premises are determined to Notice is given under sec- be abandoned pursuant to tion 3212 of the revised ju- MCL 600.3241a, in which dicature act of 1961, 1961 case the redemption period PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that shall be one month, or until the following mortgage will the time to provide the no- Luce County Sheriff Log be foreclosed by a sale of tice required by MCL the mortgaged premises or 600.3241a(c) expires, March 2-8 some part of them, at a pub- whichever is later. The re- lic auction sale to the high- demption period further March 2—Assault and battery, dent-2 car, M28, Columbus Town- Liquor inspections: 0 est bidder for cash or may be shortened pursuant Newberry Ave., Newberry, investi- ship, Assist Other Agencies: 2 cashier’s check at the place to MCL 600.3238(10) if the gated, report taken investigated, report taken. Assist Own Agency: 0 of holding the circuit court property is not adequately March 4—Domestic Assault, March 6—Domestic disturbance, Investigative arrests: 2 in Luce County, starting maintained, or if the pur- Phelps St., Newberry, investigated, CR438, Lakefield Township, investi- OWI Arrests: 0 promptly at 10am, on Thurs- chaser is denied the oppor- report taken gated, report taken. Concealed Pistol License Finger- day, March 26, 2020. tunity to inspect the March 4—Property damage acci- March 8—, Driving while license prints Taken: 0 The amount due on the property. dent-car/deer, Link Rd, Mackinac suspended-4th, M28, Lakefield Process Servings conducted: 6 mortgage may be greater on Please be advised that if County, investigated, report taken Township, investigated, report taken. Hours Patrolled: 47 the day of the sale. Placing the mortgaged property is March 5 —Invasion of March 8—Home invasion 3rd, W. Miles Patrolled: 1131 the highest bid at the sale sold at a foreclosure sale by privacy, W. Harrie St. Newberry, in- Truman Blvd, Newberry, investi- Complaints taken: 10 does not automatically enti- advertisement, pursuant to vestigated, report taken. gated, report taken. tle the purchaser to free and MCL 600.3278 the bor- Bookings (people logged into jail): March 5—Abandoned vehicle, clear ownership of the prop- rower will be held responsi- March 6—72-year-old male, Op- M28, Columbus Township, investi- Traffic Stops: 15 erty. A potential purchaser is ble to the person who buys erating under influence of drugs gated, report taken. Traffic Citations: 1 encouraged to contact the the property at the mortgage March 8— 30-year-old male, March 5—Property damage acci- Verbal Warnings: 15 county register of deeds of- foreclosure sale, or to the Home invasion-3rd degree, bond vio- dent-2 car, W. Ave A, Newberry, in- Snowmobile Citations: 0 fice or a title insurance com- mortgage holder, for damag- lation vestigated, report taken. Motorist Assists: 2 pany, either of which may ing the property during the March 6—Property damage acci- Property inspections: 49 charge a fee for this infor- redemption period. mation. Attention homeowner: If The foreclosure sale is you are a military service pursuant to the terms and member on active duty, if conditions of a Mortgage your period of active duty Circuit Court proceedings made by APPLE GROVE has concluded less than 90 PROPERTIES, INC., a Ne- days ago, or if you have 11th Circuit Court on March 3rd, an intense form of probation for a de- Sara Jo Nelson pleaded guilty to vada Corporation, Mort- been ordered to active duty, presided by Judge William Carmody fendant with repeated alcohol or drug two counts of uttering and publishing gagor, to First National please contact the attorney saw the sentencing of three cases, ar- offenders. It includes random home counterfeit notes. Her sentencing is Bank of America, Mort- for the party foreclosing the raignment on another, pleadings in visits, random drug screenings, and set for April 7th. gagee, dated March 8, 2006, mortgage at the telephone two cases and a first for prosecutor mandatory counseling. There are also Meggan Freeman pleaded not and recorded March 13, number stated in this notice. Josh Freed, a not guilty by reason of bi-weekly court hearings that the de- guilty by reason of insanity to 2006, in Liber 153, Page insanity plea. fendant must attend. The defendant is charges of killing/torturing of ani- 289, of Luce County Dated: February 26, 2020 Michael Johnson was arraigned on responsible for all costs of sobriety mals in the 2nd degree. When a de- Records, Michigan, which one count of operating while intoxi- court. fendant in Michigan makes this type mortgage has been assigned Randall T. LeVasseur, cated, 3rd offense, and operating Dyanna Maddox was sentenced to of plea, they are immediately taken by mesne assignments to P41712 while license suspended. His next 55 months of prison. to a center for forensic psychiatry. Rose Acceptance, Inc., LeVasseur Dyer & Associ- court date is set for April 7. Josie Ventimiglia’s case, which in- The defendant is then evaluated for Mortgagee Assignee, on ates, PC Lynn Sottile was sentenced to 24 clude meth charges and probation vi- up to 60 days. If two doctors, one of which mortgage there is Attorneys for Mortgagee months of probation and sobriety olation, was remanded back to 92nd which is a psychiatrist, evaluates the claimed to be due as of the Assignee court. Bruce Klusmeyer was also District Court. Prosecutor Freed had defendant as needing treatment and date of this notice 3233 Coolidge Hwy sentenced to 24 months of probation asked for the remand due to new evi- committal, the prosecutor may seek a $44,551.13, including inter- Berkley, MI 48072 and sobriety court. Sobriety court is dence he said he needed to present. hearing to have the defendant hospi- est at 11.0% per annum. (248) 236-1765 talized. Said premises are situated (02-26)(03-18) PUBLIC NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS USING VILLAGE GARBAGE SERVICES:

Village of Newberry Public Notice: Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the cost of unstickered Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office garbage removal will increase from $3.00 per bag to $5.00 per bag. The Village of Newberry en- courages all garbage customers to utilize weekly activity report: March 1-7 garbage stickers which can be purchased for $1.50 at the Village of Newberry office or at any For the week March 1, 2020 thru agencies: St. Ignace Police Depart- wrong way driver on I-75. of the three financial institutions in town. March 7, 2020 the following activity ment (2). -Deputies investigated one dog bite was reported by the Mackinac County - Deputies aided three motorists complaint and one missing dog com- Sheriff’s Office: roadside. plaint. -Deputies responded to the follow- - Deputies responded to one assault, -Deputies looked into one 911 hang- TASA Annual Meeting ing traffic accidents: Seven one-car one CSC incident, one civil dispute, up. property damage only accidents. Five and one civil stand by. -Deputies assisted Michigan State & Election of Officers of these accidents involved car vs. - Deputies looked into one mass de- Police with a breaking and entering Tuesday, April 14 • 6:30 p.m. deer; one was a single-car rollover; struction of property incident. complaint at the Moose Lodge. and one was a single-car property - Deputies took one request for a - Deputies conducted one warrant at TASA Barn, 9017 M-123 damage only accident. Deputies also welfare check and responded to one arrest. All commercial, family and individual members reported to two personal injury acci- death. - Seven male subjects and two fe- are encouraged to come and vote for officers dents, and one two-car personal dam- -Deputies investigated and re- male subjects were booked into the and board members for 2020 - 2021 season. age only accident. sponded to two suspicious situations, Mackinac County Jail. - Deputies assisted the following two suspicious vehicles, and one Deputy Don Carruthers - 4933

LAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP VILLAGE OF NEWBERRY MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW 2020 COUNTY OF LUCE STATE OF MICHIGAN • Organizational Meeting March 3, 2020 at 5pm • Thursday, March 12, 3pm to 9pm AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE A and • Friday, March 13, 9am to 3pm Ordinance A is amended to modify Section A4:4 to include language as follows: The Board of Review will meet at the A4:4(a) Lakefield Township Hall All rental property and land contract utility account applicants must provide a copy of 26344 Co. Rd. 98 their legal lease/contract which clearly states the party responsible for liability of payment of (906) 586-6971 rates and other fees for water, sewage, garbage, and electrical services. This becomes effective Thomas Kitzman, Assessor immediately for new rental and land contract accounts by April 1, 2020. A4:4(b) VILLAGE COUNCIL VACANCY The Village of Newberry is seeking to fill a If a lessee’s account become past due and is eligible for shut-off for an unpaid balance, Village Council Trustee position. Individuals must the account cannot be transferred back to the lessor’s name to avoid shut-off, effective immedi- live in the village. Interested candidates should ately. submit a completed pre-appointment questionnaire (available from the VON office or PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE www.villageofnewberrymi.com) to the attention of The Clerk shall cause a copy of this Ordinance Amendment to be published in the Newberry Village President, Lori A. Stokes at 302 E. News and shall make copies available for inspection at the Village offices. McMillan Ave, Newberry, MI 49868 or email to [email protected]. Submissions The Ordinance Amendment shall be effective 10 days after the date of publication. will be accepted until 5:00pm Wednesday, March 11, 2020. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE VILLAGE OF NEWBERRY COUNCIL THE VILLAGE OF NEWBERRY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020. PROVIDER & EMPLOYER. Classifieds March 11, 2020 13

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CLASSIFIED DEADLINE MONDAY BY 4:00 P.M. Week of March 2 CLM COMMUNITY AC- CUSTODIAL POSITIONS Kelsey Lynn Kirk, 23, of Newberry, was bound HELP TION AGENCY is accept- AT TAHQUAMENON WANTED over to circuit court on two counts of delivery WANTED ing employment applications AREA SCHOOLS (thru of controlled substance, less than 50 grams, on for a Newberry Head Start EDUStaff): Part-time and ! school property, and one count of delivery or LIBRARY ASSISTANT Teacher Aide, full time with full-time positions available, RETIRED GENT DE- manufacture of a narcotic or cocaine, less than POSITION: This is part- benefits; must have a High $10.50 - $11.00 per hour. SIRES TO LEASE se- 50 grams. The charges stem from an incident on time position that includes School Diploma; experience Responsibilities include cluded but accessible site for May 2, 2017. Kirk’s next appearance is set for working days, evenings, and working with preschool chil- cleaning, lifting and operat- small motorhome to serves April 7, 2020. Saturdays at a busy public dren in a center based setting, ing small machinery. Appli- as base camp for summer service desk. Hours will vary be of good moral character cations available on U.P. exploration. Glen (517) depending on need. Require- and pass Child Care Back- Tahquamenon Area Schools 398-6470. 3/4-3/18P2220 ments: High School diploma ground Check; Employment website: taschools.org (Quick LOST & with a college degree pre- applications are available at Links, Employment Oppor- Need something ferred. Candidates must have Luce County Community tunities) or by stopping in FOUND CRIBBAGE excellent customer service Action, 207 Newberry Av- Central Office. Applications printed? LEAGUE skills, a strict attention to de- enue, Newberry, MI 49868. may be emailed to FOUND: Case XX brand tail, and be proficient with EOE 3/11+3/18C3080 [email protected], pocket knife around Canada Just Ask! March 9, 2020 Spruce Hens +432 computers. Pay rate will be SEASONAL MUSEUM dropped off in the Central Of- Lakes Trail area. Call (906) Color or Black & White Eagles +207 based upon experience. Ap- JOBS AVAILABLE at fice, or mailed to TAS - 700 293-8401 or stop in the Snowbirds +120 plicants should send a letter Great Lakes Shipwreck Mu- Newberry Avenue - New- Newberry News office to The Newberry News Robins +57 of interest, resume, and 3 ref- seum, Whitefish Point, berry, MI. 49868, Attn: Jane identify. 2/19-3/11 316 Newberry Ave. Hawks –105 erences to Tahquamenon Michigan. Seeking retail Freeborn. 2/26-3/11C5160 293-8401 Canaries –396 Area Library, 700 Newberry sales, custodial/mainte- Ave, Newberry, MI 49868. nance, housekeeping, ma- FOR All applications must be re- rine operations, and tour RENT APARTMENTS Professional office space ceived by Friday, March 27, guide personnel. Competi- FOR 2020 at 5 PM. tive wages and flexible FOR RENT – NEW- available across from the FIREWOOD EQUAL HOUSING RENT OPPORTUNITY 3/11+3/18C4280 schedules, full or part time. BERRY: 2 bedroom Hospital! We have Cut and Split PINE BLUFF RESORT is Please contact Bruce Lynn, ground-level duplex. Rent Laurel Lea Dev. Co. various floor plans. Delivery Available looking for cleaners on Sat- Executive Director, at 906- includes utilities and washer (906) 293-3218 MICHIGAN FUELWOOD urdays during the summer. 635-1742, or blynn@ship- & dryer. Convenient to hos- For more information, please PRODUCTS or 586-3544 contact us at (906) 586-3814. Please contact Sherry at 586- wreck museum.com pital and school. (906) 450- 906-293-3584 6950. 3/11-3/25C21 2/12-4/29C13920 3770. 3/4TFC7 Manistique Lakes Storage Units Available Seeking out highly corner of 906-630-6969 M-28 and motivated people to fill M-123 2 positions available: the following positions: Luce County Park Manager • Cook, Rahilly’s • Prep Cook, & Assistant Manager • Servers, Being able to live together in residence at Luce County is accepting applications for positions in the deli, • Bartenders, Park preferred. Pay determined by experience. bakery, and cashiers. Benefits include: • Dish Personnel Applications can be picked paid holidays – vacations – retirement plan up and returned to Experience helpful, but Luce County Parks and Pick up applications at the service counter. we’re willing to train Recreation office. the right candidates. Application DEADLINE is 3-20-2020 at 5pm JOB OPENING Apply in person at the front desk.

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE God’s Country Cooperative Parish (GCCP) is seeking a part-time Ministry Program HELP WANTED: Assistant to work under the direction of the Church and 7947 Pine Street Germfask, MI 49836 Dependable, motivated worker to milk Community Worker (CCW) assigned to the area served by GCCP in the communities and the immediate Full-time cows on a dairy farm in Engadine. Full- surroundings Newberry area. Propane Delivery Driver/ time or part-time. Flexible hours. The successful applicant will possess building and Service Technician home repair skills, a current Michigan driver’s license, Experience: Call or text 287-0746. and a good driving record, the ability to drive a vehicle • CDL preferred towing a trailer, lift at least 50 pounds, and demonstrate • Will train appropriate candidate for CDL Applications computer entry level skills. • Hazardous and Tanker endorsements or ability to Other skills important in this position include the get endorsements available at W13706 ability to relate to all age groups and to work Applications available at address above. McKelvey Road. cooperatively as a team member, willingness to learn Fax resume to (906) 586-6344 about Community resources and be able to connect Email resume to [email protected] those we serve to those resources. Applications for this position are available in the DISPLAY AD DEADLINE GCCP office located in the Newberry United Methodist Request for Bids FRIDAY AT 5:00 PM Narcotics Church at 110 W. Harrie St., Newberry from 12:30 - Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center 3:30pm Monday-Friday or by calling (906) 293-5711. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE requests sealed bids on the following: Anonymous All applications must be received by March 19, 2020. MONDAY AT 4:00 PM 1: Experienced landscaper, at the HNJ Hospital Meeting site in Newberry, MI and additional properties. Monday 2: Bounded and insured. 10:00 a.m. WANT TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED Tribal Center on Reservation $EOHWRPDLQWDLQÀRZHUEHGVURFNEHGVPRZ Monday IN THE NEWBERRY NEWS? lawns, light tree trimming, spring ground clean up, 7:00 p.m., Newberry and fall ground prep for winter. St. Gregory’s School Fill out the form below and mail it to us along with your payment. 'HWDLOHGVSHFL¿FDWLRQVLQVXUDQFHUHTXLUHPHQWV Open weekly meeting and bid forms can be obtained from: Text of classified: Jill Anderson, HNJH Administration, The first few words (up to 6) will be in bold and capitalized. 502 W. Harrie Street, Newberry, MI. Al-Anon All bids must be submitted on the Hospital’s Meetings bid form to be considered. Al-Anon is for anyone Deadline for bids will be who is having problems be- Monday, March 23, 2020 at 9:00am. cause of someone else’s drinking. Helen Newberry Joy Hospital reserves the right Tuesday to reject any or all bids and award the bid in the Manistique—6:00 p.m. best interest of the Hospital. Courthouse, Manistique Wednesday use a separate piece of paper if more room is needed Munising Al-Anon Group—8:00 p.m., St. John’s Your Contact Info Episcopal Church, 125 W. www.hnjh.org | 906.293.9200 Onota, Munising. (not included in classified ad) Mail this form and Name: payment to: Address: The Newberry News P.O. Box 46 Newberry, MI 49868 SAW FILER Phone: Timber Products Company, a leader in diversified wood products sales, manufacturing and transportation, is accepting resumes for a Saw Filer. This person WAIT! Before you price out your classified, do you need to add will be responsible for all functions necessary to maintain efficient operations of the any of the following? saw filing room, including but not limited to repair of bandsaw, handsaw and circular saw blades using hand tools and machine tools, identifying saw defects, repairing LOCATION CONTACT INFO DATE TIME broken saw teeth, and operating machine that automatically grinds and files saw teeth. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW: Position is full-time. A comprehensive PRICING: Up to 20 words: $7.00, 20¢ per additional word benefits package includes Life Insurance; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage; Vacation and Holiday Pay; Flexible Spending Accounts; and 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contributions. Number of words: Timber Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected Price per week: veterans and people with disabilities. Timber Products Company supports a drug free Thank and tobacco free workplace. Must undergo drug screen and background check. Number of weeks: To apply, please go directly to our Careers page on the Timber Products Company Total enclosed: You! website at https://www.timberproducts.com/about/careers. Select “View Open Positions” and follow the links to apply for this position. Thank you for your interest in working for Timber Products Company. Outdoors 14 March 11, 2020

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

A snowshoe-making workshop is shown from Ludington State Park in Mason County.

Letting you in on a snowshoe secret

By Rachel Coale —Clothing in layers: a wicking base acres of west Michigan terrain in their Michigan Department of Natural layer, warm middle layer and outer hiking boots and snowshoes. Resources shell. Their efforts and treatments have —A water bottle or hydration blad- paid off, with no new infested areas Snowshoeing feels like a secret. der and a snack. found during last season’s monitoring Michigan Department of Natural Resources In the quiet winter forest, I rarely en- —A map of the route you wish to surveys. counter other hikers. Watching my take. Michigan’s state forests – primarily Author of this story, Rachel Coale, enjoying a snowshoe breath hang in the frigid air with a —A change of clothing in case you located “knuckles north” on Michi- outing. thumping heartbeat and sting of get wet. gan’s Lower Peninsula mitten and snowflakes on my cheeks is a refresh- —A pair of sunglasses. Although across portions of the Upper Peninsula ingly vital experience in a season they seem more suited to a summer – offer many opportunities for beauti- where it’s all too easy to burrow into a hiking kit, they can be helpful on ful snowshoe hikes. In the Pigeon pile of blankets and watch Netflix. bright days when sunlight reflecting River Country State Forest, in the Some people love to whiz down ski off glittering snow can be blinding. northern Lower Peninsula, lucky hills at top speed – and that’s a great With snowshoes, you can follow an snowshoers might spot a wild elk. winter activity – but the muffled, established path or break a new trail Visitors to the Sand Lakes Quiet rhythmic “crunch – crunch – crunch” but avoid snowshoeing on groomed Area near Traverse City will experi- of snowshoes on a trail is a different cross-country ski tracks. Skiers do ence a peaceful hike in a totally non- kind of experience. It allows for reflec- have the right-of-way on shared trail motorized forest, and those hiking in tion and observation in a way that most systems (it’s easier for a snowshoer to the Lake Superior forest near New- other winter activities don’t. step off the trail than it is for a skier to berry will emerge from the woods at If you haven’t experienced the go off-track). the Crisp Point Lighthouse, which sits peaceful quietude of Michigan’s win- Before heading into the woods, al- on a rocky beach known for prime ter forests, I invite you to put a foot ways leave a hike plan with someone agate hunting. forward on the trail and enjoy the you trust and a copy under your car For a fun group experience, many snowy outdoors. Pack some cocoa. seat. state parks offer guided, lantern-lit or Getting started For play – and work too moonlight snowshoe hikes – a perfect “Getting started snowshoeing is Snowshoeing is a great weekend way to spend a winter evening with easy,” says REI Co-op’s intro-to-snow- recreational activity, but if you’re a friends and family. shoeing webpage. “If you can walk, forester, it’s part of the job. Michigan Visit the DNR snowshoeing page for you can snowshoe.” Department of Natural Resources hike dates. Some state parks and other The activity is physically low-im- foresters use snowshoes to trek locations also host snowshoe-building pact and doesn’t require many special through deep snow to evaluate timber weekend workshops where partici- techniques. But don’t be fooled that it and check trees for pests and diseases. pants build their own pair of traditional will be too easy; the exercise can get “It’s a great way to get out and enjoy wooden snowshoes, spend a rustic you huffing and puffing like on a some fresh air and natural light during night around the campfire and enjoy a treadmill, but with far more interesting the long winter months,” said Upper guided hike. scenery. Peninsula forest health specialist From the secret adventure of winter It’s also low-cost. You don’t need a Simeon Wright. “Up here, we have to snowshoeing to fall leaf peeping hikes, lift ticket or club membership to go really embrace winter.” Michigan’s state forests offer year- Michigan Department of Natural Resources snowshoeing, or even a trail. Michi- Over the course of the 2018-19 sea- round scenic beauty and opportunities gan’s 4 million acres of state forest are son, forest health teams working to for adventure – no matter the weather. A Michigan Department of Natural Resources forester open to the public for free year-round, prevent a tiny, invasive insect called using snowshoes to help conduct a forest health check for so all that’s needed are a few pieces of the hemlock woolly adelgid from signs of the hemlock woolly adelgid. gear. killing trees covered thousands of The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon State Park of- fers snowshoe rentals for John Glenn Lawn Care those who want to try it out before investing in their & Snow Plowing own pair, and the facility Commercial & Residential also offers adaptive ski and Experienced & Insured skate equipment for wheel- chair users. For those who (906) 287-0998 are ready to purchase their [email protected] own, snowshoe kits (these often come with a carry Reliable, Efficient, 25863 CR 454 bag and poles) range from Professional... Every Time. McMillan, MI $40 to $120 depending on size and materials. 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