Manistique, Michigan

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Big Bay de Noc voters renew sinking fund by wide margin

By a margin of nearly three and a half to one, voters in the Big Bay de Noc School district have approved a 10-year renewal of the district’s sinking fund tax levy. With 22.4 percent of voters going to the polls for Tuesday’s school election, the millage issue passed 321 to 94...........   Paul Olson   Read More

MAS employees honored

The Manistique Area Schools observed its annual “Employee Appreciation Day” Tuesday, May 6, — an event that included honors for district staff members who have reached employment milestones ranging from five to 35 years. Sixteen employees were recognized this year..........     Read More

Bone Marrow donor drive to be held at SMH next week

If you could spend just 15 minutes now to possibly save a life later, would you? Organizers of a local bone marrow donor drive are hoping you answer “yes” to that question. The drive, which registers people for the National Marrow Donor Program, takes place next Thursday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the lobby of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital..........  Paul Olson   Read More

Preparations continue for Moving Wall's Manistique visit

With a growing committee hard at work and a mounting sense of enthusiasm in the community, plans for this summer’s visit by the Moving Wall are starting to come together quickly. .........  Paul Olson   Read More

Trash to Treasure: Take 2

Residents of Manistique will have a second chance to participate in “Trash to Treasure Day,” a city-wide initiative designed to promote recycling and keep trash out of landfills. A second Trash to Treasure event will take place this Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m..........  Paul Olson   Read More

A look back at the Pioneer-Tribune archives

Items of interest in the Pioneer-Tribune on May 9, 1968; May 11, 1978; May 12, 1983; and May 14, 1998.........     Read More

1st District GOP candidates kicking off pre-primary debates

Petoskey radio station WJML will host the first of four scheduled debates between Republican candidates in the 1st Congressional District this Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m., at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center. The event will also be broadcast live on the Internet..........     Read More

Missing Ohio man found dead in Inwood Township

Michigan State Police troopers from the Manistique post said Wednesday that they had located the body of a 47-year-old Ohio man who had been missing in this area for several weeks. Bret Howland was found dead in a wooded area off of M-94 in Inwood Township Tuesday afternoon. No cause of death was announced, but troopers said there was no evidence of foul play..........     Read More

HSSC presents photo contest awards

The Humane Society of Schoolcraft County recently presented the prizes in its fifth annual pet photo contest, which took place last winter. Above left: Second-place winner Kyra Lauzon, who received a custom-made pet photo license plate from Design on a Tee. Center: First-place winner Connie Whitsitt, who received a framed professional photograph of her pets donated by Sandy Houghton. Right: Rita Salter, who won third place and received a pet photo T-shirt from Design on a Tee. Winners in the contest are chosen by area residents, who cast monetary votes for their favorite pet photographs, which are displayed on boards at area businesses. Proceeds from the contest help support the ongoing operation of the HSSC’s Eva Burrell Animal Shelter..........     Read More

Women's Club wins state awards

The GFWC Manistique Women’s Club once again brought home a number of awards, including a “Club of the Year” honor and several key individual recognitions, from the 113th GFWC Michigan convention held last month in downstate Bay City..........     Read More

Five-year-old class project leads to book publication for local students

Five years after a routine class project, a group of Emerald Elementary School fifth graders have become published authors. The students’ answers to a question posed in 2003 have been included in a new book called “Dear First Lady: Letters to the White House,” published in April by the National Geographic Society..........     Read More

MMA's 'merchant cash' certificates now available at mBank

Area residents and businesses wanting to purchase Manistique Merchants Association “merchant cash” certificates can now obtain them from a new location. .........     Read More

Two more businesses 'caught red-handed'

Two more local businesses were honored in the initial round of 'Caught Red-Handed' awards..........     Read More

Aldrich wins Best of Show in congressional art competition

Manistique High School junior Kelly Aldrich is congratulated by Rep. Bart Stupak for winning two awards, including Best of Show, in the annual 1st Congressional District Student Art Competition. Aldrich’s pastel painting, “Emily Poo,” was also recognized with a first-place grade level award. The honors were presented April 25 at the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center in Escanaba, during the opening reception of this year’s congressional exhibition. As Best of Show in the regional exhibit, Aldrich’s work will travel to Washington, D.C., where it will be displayed for a year in the lower corridor at the Capitol and be part of the national competition among hundreds of regional winners from around the country. Kelly is the daughter of Rich and Beth Aldrich of Manistique. .........     Read More

Letter carriers to hold annual food drive Saturday

Employees of area post offices will once again take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which collects food for pantries around the country. The annual event will take place this Saturday, May 10. .........     Read More

SMH Auxiliary hosts convention

Approximately 65 hospital auxiliary members from around the Upper Peninsula were in Manistique last week for the annual U.P. district spring conference of the Michigan Association of Healthcare Advocates.The event, hosted by the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, marked the first time in several years that Manistique was the site of a district gathering. It was also the first-ever conference at the Bayside Wilderness Inn and Restaurant, which held its grand opening last week..........     Read More

Weather Service storm spotter training is here May 13

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Marquette is once again offering severe weather spotter safety courses around the Upper Peninsula this spring. The session in Schoolcraft County will take place Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the upstairs conference room at the courthouse..........     Read More

Annual Mother's Day Tea takes place Saturday at Zion Church

The annual Mother’s Day tea and program will be held this Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 435 Oak St. in Manistique. All area women are welcome..........     Read More

Amity Group to meet

The Manistique Amity Group will hold a luncheon meeting next Wednesday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the Three Seasons Restaurant, located on US-2 in Manistique. .........     Read More

Student Strings to perform annual concert on Sunday

The Student Strings of Manistique and the Tahquamenon Strings of Newberry will present a Mother’s Day concert this Sunday, May 11, at 3 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church on Oak Street in Manistique..........     Read More

U.P. author to speak at Historical Society's next 'Fun Monday' event

The public is invited to attend the Schoolcraft County Historical Society’s next “Fun Monday” event, which takes place Monday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the community room of the First Baptist Church on Walnut Street. The guest speaker will Larry Chabot, author of “The U.P. Goes to War,” who will discuss his book and other historical stories. Copies of the book will be available for signing..........     Read More

Monthly pasty sale scheduled

The women of First United Methodist Church, 190 N. Cedar St., will hold their monthly pasty sale Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 and 15. More information is available by calling the church at 341-6662. .........     Read More

Concealed Weapons Licensing Board to meet May 20

The Concealed Weapons Licensing Board for Schoolcraft County will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 10 a.m., in the office of the Schoolcraft County Prosecuting Attorney. .........     Read More

St. Francis Trike-A-Thon raises money for St. Jude

Preschool students at St. Francis de Sales School recently held their annual trike-a-thon to raise money for the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Besides raising $648 dollars to help fight against childhood catastrophic disease, the students were also educated on riding toys safely. Above: Father Glenn blesses the bicycles before the children start on their journey around the parking lot..........     Read More

Interviews at HBH will be part of national study

Later this month, a specialist in children’s mental health issues will visit Hiawatha Behavioral Health to carry out research for a national study. Janice L. Cooper will conduct interviews at the agency, which provides services in Schoolcraft, Chippewa and Mackinac counties. Cooper is a health services researcher who focuses on quality of care for children and youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cultural and linguistic competence and mental health financing. .........     Read More

HBH to be part of "Walk a Mile' rally at state Capitol

Residents of Schoolcraft, Mackinac and Chippewa counties will be in Lansing next Wednesday, May 14, to take part in “Walk-a-Mile In My Shoes,” a rally at the Capitol hosted by 46 Michigan community mental health programs..........     Read More

Caregivers' support group to meet May 13

The Manistique Caregivers Support Group will hold its next meeting Tuesday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m., at the Hiawatha Community Center, located just north of Manistique on M-94..........     Read More

Downing's poster displayed at CMU

Manistique High School graduate Desiree Downing was one of 10 Central Michigan University students to have a poster designed for class displayed on campus. The posters were created as part of an assignment issued by art professor David Stairs to students in his advanced typography course. The challenge was to promote diversity without using the word “diversity.”.........     Read More

Jahn presents research

Central Michigan University graduate Ashley Jahn of Manistique was among several people who presented at CMU’s 2008 Athletic Training Educational Program Research Symposium May 2..........     Read More

Women's Club plans meeting

The GFWC Manistique Women’s Club will hold its final luncheon meeting of the club year next Tuesday, May 13, at noon, at the Comfort Inn. .........     Read More

Area fire departments conduct practice burn

Personnel from several local fire departments geared up for the brush and wildland firefighting season Tuesday by conducting a controlled burn on a parcel of property off Cooper Road in Gulliver..........     Read More

DNR 'short teams' key part of managing wildfire responses

Let’s hope you never need them, but if the call comes, they will be ready to go. Like other emergency personnel, they train together and hone their skills in preparation for the day a disaster strikes; in this case, a wildfire that has the potential to spread quickly..........     Read More

Hiawatha Forest ready to celebrate wildflowers

Deb LeBlanc, plant ecologist for the west unit of the Hiawatha National Forest, is once again heading up activities for the annual Celebrating Wildflowers program..........     Read More

Local club shooters get top marks in Arizona

They’re accustomed to shooting well on their home turf, but two members of the Manistique Rifle and Pistol Club recently earned top honors at a faraway competition. At the end of March, Jim Creighton of Manistique and Allen Brackett of Newberry took part in the Arizona State ATA Trap Shooters competition. .........     Read More

Young hunters complete safety class

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Schoolcraft County Whitetails Association, Manistique Rifle and Pistol Club and Manistique Recreation Board recently held another Hunter Safety Education Course. Twenty-two area youth participated in the training. Successful completion of the course is required for all hunters born after Jan. 1, 1960. The course teaches hunters firearm safety, responsibility, ethics, wildlife conservation, wildlife identification, game care, survival skills and first aid. .........     Read More

Emeralds junior high track

The Emeralds junior high track and field teams won their first home meet of the season last week at A.F. Hall Stadium. The boys beat Newberry 80-42, while the girls dominated most events on their way to a 90-32 decision..........     Read More

Girls have a good week with back-to-back wins

Back in rare form, the Manistique Emerald girls’ golf team added a pair of victories with impressive wins at home and away this week. Behind medalist rounds from Sam Creeden, the Emeralds beat Menominee by 15 strokes at Indian Lake Monday. Creeden shot a 46 to lead the field of three teams. .........     Read More

Emerald boys drop a pair

The first full week of May proved to be a tough one for the Manistique Emerald boys’ golf team. Undefeated up to that point, the squad kicked off the week with back-to-back losses. .........     Read More

Some player slots still open on area’s new traveling soccer squad

Are you an elite soccer player ready for a new challenge? The FC Eclipse U-12 co-ed travel soccer team is looking for more players. Currently, they have eight slots left to fill on the squad..........     Read More

Bryant and Vaughn lead Emeralds at meet

The weather in St. Ignace last Friday wasn’t enough to stop Sam Bryant and Leanne Vaughn from proving they are a force in girls’ track and field. Bryant once again dominated for the Emeralds, taking first in the 100-meter dash. Running along with Robin Vaughan, Gabbie Kieffer and Kim Vallier, she also took first in the 400-meter relay and third in the 800-meter relay before the meet was shortened due to inclement weather in the Straits area. .........     Read More

Thinclads nab a silver at weather-shortened meet

The Manistique Emerald boys’ track and field team returned home from the rain-soaked Straits with a second-place finish from the shortened 23rd annual St. Ignace Invitational Track Meet last Friday. The host team won the event with 68 points..........     Read More

Girls split with Superior Central

The Lady Emeralds fast-pitch softball team split a pair of games with Superior Central at home Tuesday. Manistique dropped the opener 10-1, then returned the favor by taking game two 11-0. With the win, the Lady Emeralds improved to 2-12. .........     Read More

An open letter from the coach ...

Next Friday, May 16, Manistique will be hosting the 2008 Regional Championships. I have been a sports fan for pretty much all my life and this town has been great following our sports. For some reason, not too many people have gotten into watching track and field. It is a sport that is fun to watch..........     Read More

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