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Members of Class of
2017 sell brats
GLADSTONE – On Friday, July 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the eighth-grade class of 2017 will be selling brats and hot dogs at Pat’s Grocery in Gladstone, formerly Gladstone Super Valu.
This a fundraising event for students to visit the nation’s capital. They will walk the hallways of the Capitol building, lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of Unknowns, and explore the amazing exhibits in the Smithsonian Museums.
The cost of a brat meal is $5, which includes a freshly grilled brat, bag of chips and a soda A hot dog meal is $4, which includes a freshly grilled hot dog, bag of chips and a soda. A single brat can be purchased for $3 or a hot dog for $2.
Kennel Club has meeting
ESCANABA – The Bay de Noc Kennel Club will hold its next general meeting on Thursday, July 14 , at 7 p.m. at the Kennel Club Building, 6687 N.75 Drive (just north of the Wells Sports Complex). The public is welcome to attend.
American Legion cancels
July monthly breakfast
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone American Legion Post 71 will not offer its breakfast on Sunday, July 17, due to the “Take a Vet Fishing” event. Breakfast will resume Sunday, Aug. 21.
Firecracker run/walk
again on tap
GLADSTONE – The Firecracker 5 Mile Run/2.5 Mile Walk, sponsored by the Gladstone Kiwanis and the City of Gladstone, is scheduled for Monday, July 4.
Registration is from 6:30-7:45 a.m. with the race to start at 8 from the large pavilion located across from the Michigan State Police Post.
Pre-registration is encouraged and forms are available at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, YMCA and Gladstone City Hall and online at www.gladstonemi.org. or www.gladstonekiwanis.weebly. com.
All age groups are encouraged to enter, and the race fee includes a t-shirt, while supplies last. Trophies will be awarded to the Best Overall Male and Female runners, with medals going to first, second and third-place finishers in the various age categories.
Cost for runners is $20 for pre-registration and $25 on the day of the race. Cost for ages 14 and under is $15 for pre-registration and $20 on race day. Cost for walkers is $15, and they may purchase shirt for an additional $5.
Pre-registration will take place on Sunday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Recreation Department located by the tennis courts or mail form and check to Gladstone Kiwanis, 7646 Lake Bluff 19.4 Road, Gladstone, Mich. 49837.
Hermansville hosts
Fourth of July events
HERMANSVILLE – The Hermansville Independence Day Celebration will be on Sunday, July 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The parade starts at 11:30. The line-up and registration for floats begins at 10 on Earle Drive.
In addition to the parade and its prizes, food, games, a classic car show, mud runs and music are planned during the event. Both museums also will be open. Fireworks will be at dusk.
GHS Class of ’96
holds reunion
GLADSTONE – Members of the Gladstone High School Class of 1996 will be having their 20th class reunion on Saturday, July 2. The reunion will be held at the Terrace Bluff Golf and Country Club starting at 7 p.m.
Contact Susan (Johnson) Fisher at susanljohnson@hotmail.com for more information.
AAUW meets at concert
ESCANABA – The Escanaba Area Branch of the American Association of University Women(AAUW) is hosting an event on Sunday, July 10, at the Northern Sun Winery in Bark River for an afternoon concert by Folias. The concert begins at 4 p.m., with tours of the winery prior to the concert. Tickets are $15 at the door. Estate-grown wines will be available for sale.
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Purple Heart meets
Thursday in Esky
ESCANABA – The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Chapter 1976 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the clubhouse building, 1201 Sheridan Road. The MOPH is for all military veterans who sustained combat wounds during their service to the country.
For details, contact Dennis Grall at 789-9005 or Grant Heslip 789-1337.
St. Anthony announces
June raffle winners
ESCANABA – St. Anthony Calendar Raffle winners for June are $75 – Ashley Mrockowski; $60 – Pregnancy Services; $50 – Holy Name; $25 – St. Vincent de Paul, Bill Zumbrock, Karen Pepin, and Joe Thompson; and Feast Day $50 – Patti Chaillier.
Esky Class of 1961
reunion invites sent
ESCANABA – The Escanaba High School Class of 1961 reunion is planned for Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Escanaba Country Club. Invitations should have been received.
Any class member who did not receive an invitation should call Judy at 786-9607 or Sandy at 786-7075. Reservations should be sent as soon as possible.
Lions Club plans meeting
BARK RIVER – The Heart of the North Lions Club will hold its monthly e-board meeting on Thursday, June 30, at 6:45 p.m. at the Bark River Township Senior Center. The general club monthly meeting will be Thursday, July 7, at 6:45 p.m. at the Bark River Township Senior Center.
The Heart of the North Lions Club is part of the world’s largest service organization,
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects.
For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit lionsclubs.org. For more information about the Heart of the North Lions Club or to be part of serving the community, contact Rose at 466-2899.
Veterans service office
visits Hermansville
HERMANSVILLE – Mike Dellisse, Menominee County Veterans Service Officer will hold office hours at the Floriano-Stecker-Kelly American Legion Post 340, Hermansville on Wednesday, July 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. Veterans or widows who need assistance with the Veterans Administration, claims with the Veterans Administration, information about Agent Orange, headstones, grave markers, the Oscar Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain, or the Michigan Veterans’ Travel Fund for Menominee County should see Dellisse.
One need not belong to any service organization to see Dellisse; his services are free. For information, call (800)575-2876 or write him at the County Court House, 839 10th Ave., Menominee, MI 49858.
Holy Name reunion
invitations sent
ESCANABA – Plans are in progress for the 45th Holy Name Class of 1971 reunion. Invitations have been sent out, and this is a reminder that responses and money are due by July 1. The reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Mary Gail Schram Blasier’s residence, 700 Lake Shore Dr. in Escanaba The Cost is $10 per person, and checks should be made payable to “Class of 1971” and sent to Jean Gasman,1400 Stephenson Ave., Escanaba, MI 49829.
Gladstone library closed
for Fourth of July
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Public Library will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the holiday. Summer hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5. Registrations are still being taken for the summer reading program.
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Business After Hours Wednesday in Esky
ESCANABA – Business After Hours will be held Wednesday, June 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Escanaba Country Club.
This month’s Business After Hours is sponsored by Northern Michigan Bank & Trust and co-sponsored by Irish Oaks Bar and Restaurant.
Business after Hours is a social event held each month and provides an opportunity to make valuable business contacts, as well as gain information important to your business. New Chamber members will be recognized at this event. The event is co-sponsored by the Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce.
For information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 786-2192.
Upper Hand golf outing supports Jaycees
ESCANABA – Upper Hand Brewery is hosting its Upper Hand Out of Hand Golf Outing on Saturday, July 9, beginning at 11 a.m., with shotgun start at 12 p.m. The outing will take place at Terrace Bluff Golf Club, 7527 Lake Bluff 19.4 Road, Gladstone.
Tickets to the golf outing are $75 per person, with pre-registration through Terrace Bluff Golf Club due by July 6. The outing will be a four-person scramble, with skins optional. Lunch and a BBQ dinner will be provided, with Upper Hand beer and soft drinks available on the course. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Proceeds from the golf outing will benefit the Delta County Jaycees.
For more information or to register, visit Terrace Bluff’s Golf Club or call 428-2343. All attendees must be 21 or over.
Troop 411 to host bottle, can drive July 7
ESCANABA – Boy Scout Troop 411 of Escanaba will conduct a bottle and can drive fundraiser on Thursday, July 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at local grocery stores to support troop functions. Scouts and leaders will be in uniform and collecting returnable bottles and cans at Elmer’s County Market, Super One Foods, and Wal-Mart.
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Taco Tuesday at
Legion Post 71
GLADSTONE – American Legion Post 71 welcomes the public to Taco Tuesday with serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each week at the Gladstone Legion Hall, 802 Delta Ave. Both hard and soft tacos are available, along with nachos and nachos supreme. Proceeds from June will go to maintenance needs at Veterans’ Park.
Benefit dinner held
for James Deneau
RAPID RIVER – A benefit dinner for James Deneau, who recently suffered a heart attack and was diagnosed with lung cancer, is planned for Saturday, July 9, at the American Legion in Rapid River. A dinner of sloppy joes, meatballs, homemade baked beans, a variety of cold salads, cheesy potatoes, scalloped potatoes, spanish rice, lasagna casserole, coffee, pop and a variety of cake and bars for dessert, will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 10 years of age. Also included as part of the event are bucket raffles, a bake sale, and 50/50 drawings after dinner. One need not be present to win.
Day Services program
seeks greeting cards
ESCANABA – Recycle greeting cards at the Community Action Agency Adult Day Services. The pictures on the cards will be used to make notepads, bookmarks, and daily place mats. Cards do not have to be taken apart as the participants of the program like to cut the backs of the cards off.
Greeting cards may be dropped of at the Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635 1st Ave. S. in Escanaba. Cards may also be dropped off at any senior center in the Delta County area.
For more information, contact Community Action Agency Adult Day Services at 789-2886.
Summer rocks in Rock
ROCK – A summer concert series will take place in Rock on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning July 6 to Aug. 17 at the gazebo across from the Rock Post Office.
Attendees are reminded to bring their lawn chairs. Refreshments will be available.
The first concert on July 6 will be performed by Ishpeming native singer/songwriter/musician Jonathan Rundman who will be accompanied by musicians John D. Beck, Jeff Krebs and Dave Potvin.
The remaining concert schedule is as follows:
July 13 – Dan Cartwright & Friends
July 20 – Just the Two of Us with Caelee Rose
July 27 – Lil’ Bit O’ Outlaw with the Fosters
Aug. 3 – Corey, Brendan and Chasey Williams
Aug. 10 – Generations Band
Aug. 17 – Community Street Dance
Sponsors of the concert series include the Community Foundation of Delta County which donated $1,500, the Rock 150th Committee which donated $500, and Maple Ridge Township, the Rock Senior Center, volunteers, and members of the local community who donated services and funds.
Suggestions requested
by book readers group
RAPID RIVER – The second Wednesday in July, July 13, marks the date for Rapid River Readers to gather and discuss Emily St. John Mandel’s “Station Eleven.” Discussion begins at 10 a.m. at Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River. Remember to bring book selection suggestions. New members are welcome. Call Peg Netchey at 428-9668 with any questions.
Public Health clinics set
ESCANABA – The health clinic schedule at Public Health of Delta County for the week of June 27 through July 1 includes
Monday – WIC
Tuesday – Family Planning; Immunizations
Wednesday – Family Planning Clinic
Thursday – No clinics available
Friday – WIC; Family Planning
All clients are seen by appointment only. Evening and Saturday appointments are available for some clinics. Anonymous HIV/AIDS testing and counseling is also available. In Delta County, call 786-4111 about any of these services, and in Menominee County, call (906)863-4451.
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Steak dinner on table
in Gladstone
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone American Legion Post 71 offers a steak dinner on the last Thursday of each month. The next event is on Thursday, June 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $14. For additional information, call 428-1050.
Clothes Closet open
to public
GLADSTONE – The Memorial United Methodist Clothes Closet is open each Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used clothing is available for all. The church is located at 1920 Lake Shore Drive.
Dancing available
at Rock Senior Center
ROCK – A dance will be at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Road, on Sunday, July 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. Ron Jay and The Country Strangers will provide the music. The cost is $5 per person, and a free-will donation lunch will be served.
For more information, call Alice at 356-6588.
All proceeds benefit the Senior Corporation.
Meditation available
on Tuesdays
ESCANABA – The Little Bay Zen Buddhist Sangha is a Buddhist Community that practices zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and Dharma discussion at The Bonifas Arts Center in downtown Escanaba on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, refer to sites.google.com/site/escanabazen/.
Panel discussion on
aging planned
ESCANABA – The community is Invited to attend a Helping Hands For Aging Parents panel discussion on Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at North Woods Place Senior Living, 501 South Lincoln Road.
Topics will include assisted living resources by Gayle DeShambo, North Wood Place; skilled nursing resources by Jessica Barlow, Christian Park Health Care Center; hospice resources, by Erik Barnhart, OSF Bay de Noc Hospice; veteran services by Patrick Holcomb, Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars; and home care and adult day programs, by the Community Action Agency.
Questions and answers will follow the discussions, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Seating is limited to 50. Call Gayle DeShambo at 789-2268 or at gdeshambo1@enlivant.com to reserve a spot.
Nahma Historical Society
schedules meeting
NAHMA – The Nahma Township Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the historical museum. Agenda items will include making plans for the 12th annual Senior Recognition Tea that will be Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Isabella Grange Hall, and signing up to work at the museum during the months of July and August.
All members and interested persons are encouraged to attend.
For further information, call 786-7766 or 644-2758.
Holy Name reunion
site changed
ESCANABA – Holy Name Class of 1961 has a change in location for its 55th class reunion from the Terrace to The Terrace Lake Bluff Country Club.
The event is Friday, July 1, at 5:30 for cocktails and memories and 6:45 for dinner.
If anyone hasn’t received an invitation or if there are any questions, contact Sharon at 786-3452 or Sandy at 786-9215.
Gladstone Legion offers
free medical equipment
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone American Legion Post 71 has many home medical equipment items in its Loan Locker. All equipment is loaned out free of charge to individuals in need in Gladstone and throughout the area. Membership in the Legion is not required for participation.
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Hearing loss specialist
shares expertise
GLADSTONE – On Wednesday, June 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Rose Aird Minette, M.A. will be providing a free presentation titled: “Living with Hearing Loss” at the Gladstone Senior Center. Some of the topics will be understanding hearing loss, communication strategies for the whole family, coping tips, state and national resources and demonstration of assistance devices.
Minette is employed by the State of Texas in the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Since 1995, she has created and implemented services statewide for Texans with hearing loss. She holds a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and a teaching certificate in deaf education from the University of Texas in Austin.
For more information, contact Donna Aird at (906)420-2730.
GHS Class of ’96
holds reunion
GLADSTONE – Members of the Gladstone High School Class of 1996 will be having their 20th class reunion on Saturday, July 2. The reunion will be held at the Terrace Bluff Golf and Country Club starting at 7 p.m.
Contact Susan (Johnson) Fisher at susanljohnson@hotmail.com for more information.
Holy Name reunion
invitations sent
ESCANABA – Plans are in progress for the 45th Holy Name Class of 1971 reunion. Invitations have been sent out, and this is a reminder that responses and money are due by July 1. The reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Mary Gail Schram Blasier’s residence, 700 Lake Shore Dr. in Escanaba The Cost is $10 per person, and checks should be made payable to “Class of 1971” and sent to Jean Gasman,1400 Stephenson Ave., Escanaba, MI 49829.
Youth have opportunities
to shoot this summer
ESCANABA – This summer’s youth shooting program through the Great Lakes Sports and Recreation Club takes place on several Saturdays: June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30. It includes a mandatory safety briefing starting at 9 a.m.
All programs are free, and lunch is provided. Everyone shooting is one-on-one with a certified instructor. Youth 5- through 18-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Time permitting, participants can experience shooting archery, 22 rifles, and 20 gauge or 12 gauge shotguns.
The AIM program is available at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27.
For more information, call Russ and Mary Nelson at 786-4742 or Jerry and Sherry Petersen at 786-4525.
Activity passes
available for parks
ESCANABA – Both the Escanaba Library and The Gladstone School and Public Library are participating in the Michigan Activity Pass program. The Michigan Activity Pass program is a component of MI Big Green Gym, a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, MRPA and the DNR that encourages Michigan residents to use the state’s parks and recreation facilities to increase physical activity.
The Michigan Activity Pass lets library cardholders print a pass, either from home or at their local library, that is valid for a one-time entry good for up to one week from time of printing into any Michigan state park or recreation area and more than 100 participating cultural institutions, including many museums.
For more information on the Michigan Activity Pass, including a complete list of supported venues and participating libraries, visit michiganactivitypass.info or call the libraries.
Lions Clubhouse
available to rent
ROCK – The Rock Lions Clubhouse is available to rent. The facility is located on Hwy. M-35 in Rock. Contact Jerry at 356-6475 for information.
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Benefit dinner held
for James Deneau
RAPID RIVER – A benefit dinner for James Deneau, who recently suffered a heart attack and was diagnosed with lung cancer, is planned for Saturday, July 9, at the American Legion in Rapid River. A dinner of sloppy joes, meatballs, homemade baked beans, a variety of cold salads, cheesy potatoes, scalloped potatoes, spanish rice, lasagna casserole, coffee, pop and a variety of cake and bars for dessert, will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 10 years of age. Also included as part of the event are bucket raffles, a bake sale, and 50/50 drawings after dinner. One need not be present to win.
Nahma Historical
Society meets Tuesday
NAHMA – The Nahma Township Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the historical museum. Agenda items will include making plans for the 12th annual Senior Recognition Tea that will be Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Isabella Grange Hall, and signing up to work at the museum during the months of July and August. All members and interested persons are encouraged to attend. For further information, call 786-7766 or 644-2758.
Sunday breakfast
offered in Perkins
PERKINS – The Perkins American Legion and Auxiliary Post 540 are hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will be held at the Perkins Lions Club.
The menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, American fries, fruit and desserts. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
For more information, contact Dale at 359-4186.
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Hearing loss specialist
shares expertise
GLADSTONE – On Wednesday, June 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Rose Aird Minette, M.A. will be providing a free presentation titled: “Living with Hearing Loss” at the Gladstone Senior Center. Some of the topics will be understanding hearing loss, communication strategies for the whole family, coping tips, state and national resources and demonstration of assistive devices.
Minette is employed by the State of Texas in the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Since 1995, she has created and implemented services statewide for Texans with hearing loss. She holds a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and a teaching certificate in deaf education from the University of Texas in Austin.
For more information, contact Donna Aird at (906)420-2730.
GHS Class of ’96
holds reunion
GLADSTONE – Members of the Gladstone High School Class of 1996 will be having their 20th class reunion on Saturday, July 2. The reunion will be held at the Terrace Bluff Golf and Country Club starting at 7 p.m.
Contact Susan (Johnson) Fisher at susanljohnson@hotmail.com for more information.
Panel discussion on
aging planned
ESCANABA – The community is Invited to attend a Helping Hands For Aging Parents panel discussion on Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at North Woods Place Senior Living, 501 South Lincoln Road.
Topics will include assisted living resources by Gayle DeShambo, North Wood Place; skilled nursing resources by Jessica Barlow, Christian Park Health Care Center; hospice resources, by Erik Barnhart, OSF Bay de Noc Hospice; veteran services by Patrick Holcomb, Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars; and home care and adult day programs, by the Community Action Agency. Questions and answers will follow the discussions, and hors d’ourves will be served.
Seating is limited to 50. Call Gayle DeShambo at 789-2268 or at gdeshambo1@enlivant.com to reserve a spot.
Cancer screenings
available for women
ESCANABA – Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and the Women’s Health Clinic offers screenings for women. The Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties now has appointments available to women in need of breast and pelvic exams, Pap test, and mammograms.
BCCCP Screening services are free of charge through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Women must be ages 40-64, meet income guidelines, and have no health insurance or are underinsured.
WISEWOMAN services include screening for cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose. Lifestyle counseling is also available.
The Women’s Health Clinic also offers these services for clients age 40 to 64. The patient’ insurance or Medicaid will be billed.
Upcoming clinic in Escanaba is Thursday, July 14.
An upcoming clinic in Menominee is Friday, July 15.
To make an appointment and determine eligibility, call 786-4111 in Escanaba or (906)863-4451 in Menominee.
First Presbyterian Church
hosts Sunday breakfast
ESCANABA – The youth of the First Presbyterian Church will serve “Breakfast for a Buck” every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, bacon and hot coffee. The money earned will help fund the confirmation class’s trip.
The church, which is ADA-accessible, is located at 9th Street and 1st Avenue South.
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Holy Name reunion
site changed
ESCANABA – Holy Name Class of 1961 has a change in location for its 55th class reunion from the Terrace to The Terrace Lake Bluff Country Club. The event is Friday, July 1, at 5:30 for cocktails and memories and 6:45 for dinner. If anyone hasn’t received an invitation or if there are any questions, contact Sharon at 786-3452 or Sandy at 786-9215.
Lighthouse and Museum
open for summer
ESCANABA – The Sand Point Lighthouse and the Delta County Historical Museum are open every day during the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The admission charge of $3 for adults, $1 for children, and $5 for families admits visitors to both buildings. The lighthouse and museum are located on Sand Point, Ludington Park.
In addition, the Delta County Historical Society Archives will be open to the public during the summer. Archive hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when national holidays occur on weekdays. The Archives is located in the Dr. John Beaumier Historical Building along with the museum. There is no charge to use the Archives though donations are always welcome.
For more information, contact the Delta County Historical Society at 789-6790.
Lions draw raffle winner
WELLS – The winner $100 from the Wells Lions 52 club raffle for week 51 is Tom Nault of Caro, Mich.
Opportunity offered
to save memories
ESCANABA – OSF Hospice is offering the “Life Memories” program. The Life Memories program allows OSF Hospice patients who are in the final stages of life the opportunity to relive and relate their memories for their loved ones. Volunteers conduct the person’s “life story” interviews and record them to DVD. The program is a free service to their patients and their families. All information is kept confidential. Those interested in participating should contact OSF Hospice at 786-3915.
Clothes Closet open to
public weekly
GLADSTONE – The Memorial United Methodist Clothes Closet is open each Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used clothing is available for all. The church is located at 1920 Lake Shore Drive.
Day Services
seeks cards
ESCANABA – Recycle greeting cards at a new drop off site – Community Action Agency Adult Day Services, formerly Perspectives Adult Care Center.
Old greeting cards are in need. The pictures on the cards will be used to make notepads, bookmarks, and daily place mats. Cards do not have to be taken apart as the participants of the program like to cut the backs of the cards off. This is a nice activity for those participants who are part of the program.
Greeting cards may be dropped of at the new site located at the Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635 1st Ave. S. in Escanaba. Cards may also be dropped off at any senior center in the Delta County area.
For more information, contact Community Action Agency Adult Day Services at 789-2886.
Legionnaire of the Year
nominations sought
ESCANABA -Nominations are being sought for individuals who have served the American Legion extensively for the 2017 U.P. Legionnaire of the Year award.
Contact Pat Smith at (906)284-3292 for information on nominating that person. The Legionnaire of the Year for 2016 already has been selected.
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Game night planned
at Esky Country Club
ESCANABA – Escanaba Country Club will hold its annual “Name Your Game Night” featuring bridge, bunko, euchre and more on Monday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $6 and includes desserts, table prizes, door prizes and raffle prizes to bid on.
Wild Ones hold walk
RAPID RIVER – The Central Upper Peninsula chapter of Wild Ones will host a Wildflower Walk on Wednesday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rapid River Outdoor Classroom on S.75 Road, off Bay Shore Drive, south of Rapid River. Attendees will walk along the trail and boardwalk to find and identify wildflowers and other plants of interest in in this mixed open field and wetland habitat. For more information, call Laurie Johnson at 428-4358.
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization. For more information, see wildones.org or the Central U.P. chapter Facebook page.
Steak dinner on table
in Gladstone
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone American Legion Post 71 offers a steak dinner on the last Thursday of each month. The next event is on Thursday, June 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $14. For additional information, call 428-1050.
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Woman skydives for 87th birthday
ORANGE, Mass. (AP) – A Massachusetts woman can check something off her bucket list: She celebrated her 87th birthday by skydiving.
The Recorder reports Janis Lefebre’s children bought her the skydiving package from Jumptown, a skydiving center based in Orange, after learning that jumping out of a plane was something she always wanted to do.
A crowd of family and friends gathered on Sunday to cheer on Lefebre’s descent from 13,500 feet.
Lefebre says her first try was “perfect.” She says skydiving lived up to her expectations and she wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.
Lefebre’s family members think Lefebre might go running with the bulls in Spain or ride in a racecar for her next birthday. Her daughter Lori Craig says her mother “wears us out.”
Roundup yields dozens of snakes
NOXEN, Pa. (AP) – Dozens of serpents have been collected as a part of an annual Rattlesnake Roundup in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Thirty-nine of the 59 registered hunters brought in a rattlesnake to Noxen during the weekend. Eight poisonous copperheads and 20 nonvenomous snakes were also hauled in.
The largest dark phase and light phase rattlesnakes both came in at nearly 4 1/2 feet. The heaviest rattlesnake weighed 4 pounds, 1.8 ounces, and one hunter brought in a rattlesnake with 13 rattles.
Cops in Maine shoot, kill escaped cow
AUBURN, Maine (AP) – Police in Maine shot and killed a slaughterhouse-bound cow that escaped from a trailer and ran into traffic.
Police say they were called around 10 a.m. on Monday when a cow being transported from Harvest Hill Farms in Mechanic Falls kicked open its trailer door and made a run for it in Auburn.
The Sun Journal reports the cow ended up at a gas and welding supply company. Police say it was difficult to find a safe place to put the cow down because of flammable gases on the site.
Police say it eventually took about 10 to 15 rounds to put the cow down.
Truck driver John Ethridge says it was impossible to calm the cow and it had to be put down before it hurt someone.
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Taco Tuesday at
Legion Post 71
GLADSTONE – American Legion Post 71 welcomes the public to Taco Tuesday with serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each week at the Gladstone Legion Hall, 802 Delta Ave. Both hard and soft tacos are available, along with nachos and nachos supreme. Proceeds from June will go to maintenance needs at Veterans’ Park.
Area youth have
opportunities to shoot
ESCANABA – This summer’s youth shooting program through the Great Lakes Sports and Recreation Club takes place on several Saturdays: June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30. It includes a mandatory safety briefing starting at 9 a.m.
All programs are free, and lunch is provided. Everyone shooting is one-on-one with a certified instructor. Youth 5- through 18-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Time permitting, participants can experience shooting archery, 22 rifles, and 20 gauge or 12 gauge shotguns.
The AIM program is available at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27.
For more information, call Russ and Mary Nelson at 786-4742 or Jerry and Sherry Petersen at 786-4525.
Panel discussion on
aging planned
ESCANABA – The community is Invited to attend a Helping Hands For Aging Parents panel discussion on Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at North Woods Place Senior Living, 501 South Lincoln Road.
Topics will include assisted living resources by Gayle DeShambo, North Wood Place; skilled nursing resources by Jessica Barlow, Christian Park Health Care Center; hospice resources, by Erik Barnhart, OSF Bay de Noc Hospice; veteran services by Patrick Holcomb, Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars; and home care and adult day programs, by the Community Action Agency. Questions and answers will follow the discussions, and hors d’ourves will be served.
Seating is limited to 50. Call Gayle DeShambo at 789-2268 or at gdeshambo1@enlivant.com to reserve a spot.
Compassionate Friends
plan meeting
ESCANABA – Anyone who has had a child die in their family is invited to attend the meeting on Thursday, June 23, of the Southern Upper Peninsula Chapter of the Compassionate Friends. The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. in the front conference room at Escanaba High School. Use Third Ave. South off the highway and make a quick left into the front of the high school parking lot. Then use the front entrance and once inside, take an immediate left to the third room on the left.
Compassionate Friends is a non-profit self-help bereavement support organization for families that have experienced the death of a child. When a child dies at any age or for any reason, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides a highly personal comfort, hope and support for every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. The group has more than 625 chapters in the United States.
Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of most months.
To learn more about Compassionate Friends, visit the national website at www.compassionatefriends.org or call Neil or Betty at 786-0477.
Meditation available
on Tuesdays
ESCANABA – The Little Bay Zen Buddhist Sangha is a Buddhist Community that practices zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and Dharma discussion at The Bonifas Arts Center in downtown Escanaba on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, refer to sites.google.com/site/escanabazen/.
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Public Health clinics set
ESCANABA – The health clinic schedule at Public Health of Delta County for the week of June 20 – 24 includes
Monday – WIC
Tuesday – Late Night Family Planning, Late Night Immunizations
Wednesday -WIC
Thursday – Family Planning Clinic
Friday – WIC; Family Planning
All clients are seen by appointment only. Evening and Saturday appointments are available for some clinics. Anonymous HIV/AIDS testing and counseling is also available. In Delta County, call 786-4111 about any of these services, and in Menominee County, call (906)863-4451.
TRIAD/RSVP holds
monthly meeting
ESCANABA – The next meeting of TRIAD/Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be on Tuesday, June 21, at 11 a.m. TRIAD consists of seniors and local law enforcement working together. The agenda includes a round-table discussion on the issues and concerns seniors in the community face and a discussion of the locations of the TRIAD meetings.
The meeting will be at the Escanaba Civic Center, 225 N. 21st St., in the club room.
TRIAD encourages the public and individuals of all ages to attend with comments or suggestions and allows time for questions and answers. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to challenged individuals; call the RSVP at 786-7080.
RSVP is funded by The Corporation for National and Community Service, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services/Aging and Adult Services Agency and the United Way of Delta County.
UPAALP convention
planned in the Soo
SAULT STE. MARIE – The 2016 Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts (UPAALP) convention will be at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie on June 22 – 26. All posts are encouraged to be represented at the convention for district caucuses and convention meetings.
Cedar Creek plays
in Trenary Sunday
TRENARY- Cedar Creek Country Band is scheduled to perform live on Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Trenary Community Building. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door. A lunch donation of $3 will be accepted as well.
Holy Name reunion
invitations sent
ESCANABA – Plans are in progress for the 45th Holy Name Class of 1971 reunion. Invitations have been sent out, and this is a reminder that responses and money are due by July 1. The reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Mary Gail Schram Blasier’s residence, 700 Lake Shore Dr. in Escanaba The Cost is $10 per person, and checks should be made payable to “Class of 1971” and sent to Jean Gasman,1400 Stephenson Ave., Escanaba, MI 49829.
Rock Lions offer
monthly breakfast
ROCK – The Rock Lions monthly Third Sunday, All-You-Can Eat breakfast buffet is on Sunday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rock Lions Club on Hwy. M-35. The buffet includes eggs prepared to order and omelets, bacon, sausage, ham, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast, English muffins, cereal, a variety of fruits, lots of dessert items, and coffee, tea, milk and juice. The cost for adults is $8; for ages 6 – 12, the cost is $5, and ages 5 and under eat free.
The Rock Lions Clubhouse facility is available to rent by calling Jerry at 356-6475.
The Rock Lions Club is a non-profit service organization that provides funding for charitable organizations and local needs.
Johnson wins $100
WELLS – The winner of week 50 for the Wells Lions 52 club raffle is Jamie Johnson of Gladstone. Johnson won $100.
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Gladstone Legion
offers breakfast
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone American Legion Post 71, 802 Delta Ave., is serving breakfast on Sunday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $7. The menu includes eggs, omelets, breakfast potatoes, meats, beverages, pancakes, and cinnamon rolls. For additional information, call 428-1050 or Mary Schram at 280-2941.
Memorial United Church
holds rummage sale
GLADSTONE – Memorial United Methodist Church, 1920 Lake Shore Drive, Gladstone will be having an all-church rummage and bake sale on Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Smith Hall. The tables are full of household items, decorations, books, and many items too numerous to mention. All things are clean and priced to sell.
This fundraiser will enable Memorial to continue community projects. Part of the profits will be applied to the debt retirement.
GHS Class of ’96
plans reunion
GLADSTONE – Members of the Gladstone High School Class of 1996 will be having their 20th class reunion on Saturday, July 2. The reunion will be held at the Terrace Bluff Golf and Country Club starting at 7 p.m.
Contact Susan (Johnson) Fisher at susanljohnson@hotmail.com for more information.
Panel discussion on
aging scheduled
ESCANABA – The community is Invited to attend a Helping Hands For Aging Parents panel discussion on Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at North Woods Place Senior Living, 501 South Lincoln Road.
Topics will include assisted living resources by Gayle DeShambo, North Wood Place; skilled nursing resources by Jessica Barlow, Christian Park Health Care Center; hospice resources, by Erik Barnhart, OSF Bay de Noc Hospice; veteran services by Patrick Holcomb, Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars; and home care and adult day programs, by the Community Action Agency. Questions and answers will follow the discussions, and hors d’ourves will be served.
Seating is limited to 50. Call Gayle DeShambo at 789-2268 or at gdeshambo1@enlivant.com to reserve a spot.
Eagles host breakfast
ESCANABA – The Escanaba Eagles 1088 will be serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, at the Eagles Hall, 608 Ludington St.
Menu items will include scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, toast, hash browns, pancakes, French toast, coffee, milk, orange juice, and more.
Cost of the breakfast is $7 for adults and children 5-12 are $3.
Public is welcome to attend.
For more information, call the Eagles Club at 786-3451.
Barbershop Chorus
rehearses Mondays
ESCANABA – The Remnants Barbershop Chorus meets Monday at 7 p.m. at the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center, 225 N. 21st St. All men who like to sing are welcome to take part. The ability to read music is not required.
The Remnants are part of the Delta County Michigan Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The group presents an annual show each fall, and performs at various sites in the area, throughout the year.
For more information, contact Marc Tall, 786-4798.
Lions Clubhouse
available to rent
ROCK – The Rock Lions Clubhouse is available to rent. The facility is located on Hwy. M-35 in Rock. Contact Jerry at 356-6475 for information.
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Holy Name reunion
site changed
ESCANABA – Holy Name Class of 1961 has a change in location for its 55th class reunion from the Terrace to The Terrace Lake Bluff Country Club. The event is Friday, July 1, at 5:30 for cocktails and memories and 6:45 for dinner. If anyone hasn’t received an invite or if there are any questions, contact Sharon at 786-3452 or Sandy at 786-9215.
Clothes Closet open
to public weekly
GLADSTONE – The Memorial United Methodist Clothes Closet is open each Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used clothing is available for all. The church is located at 1920 Lake Shore Drive.
Day Services seeks
cards to reuse
ESCANABA – Recycle greeting cards at a new drop off site – Community Action Agency Adult Day Services, formerly Perspectives Adult Care Center.
Old greeting cards are in need. The pictures on the cards will be used to make notepads, bookmarks, and daily place mats. Cards do not have to be taken apart as the participants of the program like to cut the backs of the cards off. This is a nice activity for those participants who are part of the program.
Greeting cards may be dropped of at the new site located at the Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635 1st Ave. S. in Escanaba. Cards may also be dropped off at any senior center in the Delta County area.
For more information, contact Community Action Agency Adult Day Services at 789-2886.
League of Women
Voters seeks donations
ESCANABA – The Delta County League of Women Voters is looking for donations of books, audio books, DVDs and music CDs to be sold at its annual book sale in August.
Funds from the annual sale are used to publish voter guides and for other voter services.
Donated materials should be no more than 10 years old and in good condition. They can be delivered to Pat Rudden at Northern Michigan Bank & Trust, 1921 3rd Ave N , or call her at 280-1789 for pick up.
Scenic Shore 5K
Run/Walk planned
GLADSTONE – The fifth annual Scenic Shore 5K Run/Walk will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, beginning at the Gladstone Senior Center, 303 N. 8th St.
Registration is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Cost is $15 per person or $40 per family. Entry fee includes lunch.
Awards will be given to the overall male and female runners and the top three runners in the three age groups. Ribbons will be given to all participants.
For registration forms or more information, call 420-2730 or email gladstoneseniorcenter303@yahoo.com or contact Donna Aird at 428-3844 or donnaaird@sbcglobal.net.
Proceeds from the event benefit the exercise programs at the Gladstone Senior Center.
Activity passes
available for parks
ESCANABA – Both the Escanaba Library and The Gladstone School and Public Library are participating in the Michigan Activity Pass program. The Michigan Activity Pass program is a component of MI Big Green Gym, a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, MRPA and the DNR that encourages Michigan residents to use the state’s parks and recreation facilities to increase physical activity.
The Michigan Activity Pass lets library cardholders print a pass, either from home or at their local library, that is valid for a one-time entry good for up to one week from time of printing into any Michigan state park or recreation area and more than 100 participating cultural institutions, including many museums.
For more information on the Michigan Activity Pass, including a complete list of supported venues and participating libraries, visit michiganactivitypass.info or call the libraries.
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Speaker discusses
specialized diets
ESCANABA – Christian Park Center is having a Family Education Night on Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. The topic is specialized diets with guest speaker registered dietician Dawn Lundin. Family Education Night is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call Cindy at 786-6907.
Cedar Creek plays
in Trenary Sunday
TRENARY- Cedar Creek Country Band is scheduled to perform live on Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Trenary Community Building. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door. A lunch donation of $3 will be accepted as well.
Hearing loss specialist
shares expertise
GLADSTONE – On Wednesday, June 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Rose Aird Minette, M.A. will be giving a free presentation titled: “Living with Hearing Loss” at the Gladstone Senior Center. Some of the topics will be understanding hearing loss, communication strategies for the whole family, coping tips, state and national resources and demonstration of assistive devices.
Minette is employed by the State of Texas in the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Since 1995, she has created and implemented services statewide for Texans with hearing loss. She holds a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and a teaching certificate in deaf education from the University of Texas in Austin.
For more information, contact Donna Aird at (906)420-2730.
Lighthouse and Historical
Museum announce hours
ESCANABA – The Sand Point Lighthouse and the Delta County Historical Museum are open every day during the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The admission charge of $3 for adults, $1 for children, and $5 for families admits visitors to both buildings. The lighthouse and museum are located on Sand Point, Ludington Park, Escanaba.
In addition, the Delta County Historical Society Archives will be open to the public during the summer beginning Tuesday, May 31. Archive hours during the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) will be 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when national holidays occur on weekdays. The Archives is located in the Dr. John Beaumier Historical Building along with the museum. There is no charge to use the Archives though donations are always welcome.
For more information, contact the Delta County Historical Society at 789-6790.
MADD seeks volunteers
ESCANABA – Volunteers are needed for MADD. Opportunities are available for those interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week. There are a wide variety of opportunities to match interests and expertise. Some options include speaking, answering the help-line calls, organizing victim impact panels, mailing information or just displaying MADD red ribbons.
To get started, email betsy.harris@madd.org or call (906)474-9346.
Rock Lions offer
monthly breakfast
ROCK – The Rock Lions monthly Third Sunday, All-You-Can Eat breakfast buffet is on Sunday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rock Lions Club on Hwy. M-35. The buffet includes eggs prepared to order and omelets, bacon, sausage, ham, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast, English muffins, cereal, a variety of fruits, lots of dessert items, and coffee, tea, milk and juice. The cost for adults is $8; for ages 6 – 12, the cost is $5, and ages 5 and under eat free.
The Rock Lions Clubhouse facility is available to rent by calling Jerry at 356-6475.
The Rock Lions Club is a non-profit service organization that provides funding for charitable organizations and local needs.
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Cards and games
on tap at library
GLADSTONE – The Friends of the Gladstone Library will host their spring Card Party and Game Night on Thursday, June 16, from 6:30 9 p.m. at the library. Coffee and dessert will be served. There will be a “Reader’s Basket” as a door prize. Groups should reserve a table with Rita Parrotta at 399-0027. Spots also are available for anyone who wishes to come and join a group for the evening. Participants should bring their own games.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Rita, through a Friend of the Library member, or at the library.
Grief Group plans
informal luncheon
ESCANABA – OSF Hospice, as an extension of the Community Grief Group, will host its monthly luncheon for bereaved people for informal conversation and support on Wednesday, June 15, at Drifter’s Restaurant. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meetings are open to the public. Each attendee is responsible for purchasing his or her own lunch.
For more information, contact Erik Barnhart or Diane Johnson at (906) 786-4456.
RSVP Advisory Council
meets Wednesday
ESCANABA – The Delta County Advisory Council of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will hold its meeting on Wednesday, June 15, at 4 p.m. at the Community Action Agency, 507 1st Ave. N. RSVP is sponsored by the Community Action Agency and Human Resources Authority, Inc. The meeting is open to the public.
If interested, call Sarah Cantrell at 786-7080, ext. 112 on or before Tuesday, June 14. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to the individuals with disabilities.
RSVP is funded by The Corporation for National and Community Service, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services/Aging and Adult Services Agency and the United Way of Delta County.
Retired Teamsters hold
lunch and meeting
ESCANABA – The Teamsters Retirees Club of Delta County will meet on Wednesday, June 15, at the Escanaba Civic Center, 225 N. 21st St. Lunch is at noon with the meeting to follow at 12:30. This month’s menu includes barbecued chicken, red potatoes, squash and sunshine cake. A 50/50 drawing will be held.
Reservations must be received today. For reservations, call 786-8850 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call Vic Zar at 474-6602.
Opportunity offered
to save memories
ESCANABA – OSF Hospice is offering the “Life Memories” program. The Life Memories program allows OSF Hospice patients who are in the final stages of life the opportunity to relive and relate their memories for their loved ones. Volunteers conduct the person’s “life story” interviews and record them to DVD. The program is a free service to their patients and their families. All information is kept confidential.
Those interested in participating should contact OSF Hospice at 786-3915.
UPAALP convention
planned in the Soo
SAULT STE. MARIE – The 2016 Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts (UPAALP) convention will be at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie on June 22 through 26.
All posts are encouraged to be represented at the convention for district caucuses and convention meetings.
Esky Class of ’71
reunion RSVPs due
ESCANABA – RSVPs for the Escanaba High School Class of 1971 reunion are due by Thursday, June 30. The reunion will be Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9.
For more information, contact Judy at 789-9135 or Linda at 428-4001.
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Children display their
art at City Hall
ESCANABA – Children of all ages will have their art on display at Escanaba City Hall from Monday, June 13, through Friday, June 24. The exhibit is presented by Pinwheels, Children’s Library, Country School House Child Care Center, Holy Name Preschool, Small Wonders Preschool, and the Ark Preschool.
V.F.W. Post 2998
schedules meeting
ESCANABA – Hiawatha V.F.W. Post 2998 will hold ITS monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road.
Memorial United
holds rummage sale
GLADSTONE – Memorial United Methodist Church, 1920 Lake Shore Drive, Gladstone will be having an all-church rummage and bake sale on Friday, June 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Smith Hall.
The tables are full of household items, decorations, books, and many items too numerous to mention. All things are clean and priced to sell.
This fundraiser will enable Memorial to continue community projects. Part of the profits will be applied to the debt retirement.
Relay for Life event
starts June 17
ESCANABA – Relay For Life of Delta County Cancer Walk is planned for Friday, June 17, starting at 4 p.m. to Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba.
There will be themed laps, food, refreshments, DJ music, games, camping and kids activities from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday.
New teams are encouraged and welcome.
For more information, contact Traci Corrigan at 789-0179 or Traci Millette at (906)280-1654.
Rock Lions offer
monthly breakfast
ROCK – The Rock Lions monthly Third Sunday, All-You-Can Eat breakfast buffet is on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rock Lions Club on Hwy. M-35. The buffet includes eggs prepared to order and omelets, bacon, sausage, ham, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast, English muffins, cereal, a variety of fruits, lots of dessert items, and coffee, tea, milk and juice.
The cost for adults is $8; for ages 6 – 12, the cost is $5, and ages 5 and under eat free.
The Rock Lions Clubhouse facility is available to rent by calling Jerry at 356-6475.
The Rock Lions Club is a non-profit service organization that provides funding for charitable organizations and local needs.
Taco Tuesday hosted
at Legion Post 71
GLADSTONE – American Legion Post 71 welcomes the public to Taco Tuesday with serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each week at the Gladstone Legion Hall, 802 Delta Ave. Both hard and soft tacos are available, along with nachos and nachos supreme.
Proceeds from June will go to maintenance needs at Veterans’ Park.
Diabetic Support
Group meets
ESCANABA – The Delta County Diabetic Support Group will meet Tuesday, June 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Bay College in the Heirman Center. The topic will be exercise.
Anyone with questions should call Linda Klope, RD CDE, at 786-5707, ext 5451.
GHS Class of ’76
plans reunion
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Class of 1976 is holding a reunion planning meeting on Tuesday, June 14, at the Saloon Bar in Gladstone at 7 p.m. All classmates are encouraged to attend.
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Job’s Daughters invite
girls to open meeting
GLADSTONE – Bethel 9 Escanaba/Gladstone of Job’s Daughters International is planning an open meeting on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the Gladstone Masonic Temple, 822 1/2 Delta Ave., Gladstone. Job’s Daughters is open to girls 10- to 20-years old and teaches leadership skills, public speaking, and many other values. Group activities include traveling, dances, sleepovers, swimming parties, to name a few. Members also hold fundraisers and donate to charities such as the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment fund.
Amvets Hall rocks
to country band
ESCANABA – Cedar Creek Country Band is scheduled to perform live on Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Amvets Hall in Escanaba. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door. A lunch donation of $2 will be accepted as well.
Retired Teamsters hold
lunch and meeting
ESCANABA – The Teamsters Retirees Club of Delta County will meet on Wednesday, June 15, at the Escanaba Civic Center, 225 N. 21st St. Lunch is at noon with the meeting to follow at 12:30. This month’s menu includes barbecued chicken, red potatoes, squash and sunshine cake. A 50/50 drawing will be held.
Reservations must be received by Tuesday, June 14. For reservations, call 786-8850 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information, call Vic Zar at 474-6602.
Cards and games
on tap at library
GLADSTONE – The Friends of the Gladstone Library will host their spring Card Party and Game Night on Thursday, June 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the library. Coffee and dessert will be served. There will be a “Reader’s Basket” as a door prize. Groups should reserve a table with Rita Parrotta at 399-0027. Spots also are available for anyone who wishes to come and join a group for the evening. Participants should bring their own games. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Rita, through a Friends of the Library member, or at the library.
Community Grief Group
meeting planned
ESCANABA – The next Community Grief Group meeting will take place Tuesday, June 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 322 S. Lincoln Road, Escanaba. Attendees are asked to enter using the preschool entrance to the lounge.
The group provides a warm, caring and confidential environment that allows those who attend the opportunity to be supported by others who understand.
No registration is required and attendance is open to the community. For more information, call Erik Barnhart, bereavement coordinator, or Diane Johnson, group facilitator, at 786-3915.
Parkinson Group offers
support at meeting
ESCANABA – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, June 14, at 3 p.m. as the M-Tec Center of Bay College on South 30th Street. George Van Dreal from Skradski Funeral Home will be there to answer any questions and talk about funeral pre-planning.
For more information about the support group, contact Diane and Mike at 428-2549 or Ellen and Fred at 428-2055.
Dance planned in Rock
ROCK – The Rock Community/Senior Center is the place to dance on Sunday, June 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. The center is located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Road. The Country Express are providing the music. The cost is $5 per person, and a free-will donation lunch will be served. For more information, call Alice at 356-6588. All proceeds benefit the Senior Corporation.
First Presbyterian Church
youth offer breakfast
ESCANABA – The youth of the First Presbyterian Church will serve “Breakfast for a Buck” every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The church, which is ADA-accessible, is located at 9th Street and 1st Avenue South.
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Breakfast is served
at American Legion
RAPID RIVER – Walter W. Cole American Legion Post 301 in Rapid River is hosting its second Sunday breakfast on June 12, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The menu consists of scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, French toast, biscuits-n-gravy, orange juice, and fresh coffee. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under are free.
The Legion Hall is located just north of the flashing lights on Hwy. 2, Rapid River.
Class of 1966 reunion
meeting planned
ESCANABA – A reunion meeting for the Escanaba High School Class of 1966 will be Monday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at Ferdinands Restaurant. The class will have its 50th reunion on Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13. The group is still looking for the following classmates: Joyce (Jungles) Abrego, Roy Anderson, Penny (Kidd) Brown, Candice (Inskeep) Cline, Barbara (Kobasic) Darce, John Derouin, James Dugener, Kathleen (Bell) Fleetwood, Paul Haack, Carolyn Hardies, Richard Johnson, Karen (Reno) Krake, Robert Kurth, Shirley (Sviland) Larson, Penny (Chase) Linden, Dennis Madalinski, Mari Miller, Joann (Erickson) Minor, Sharon (Olsen) Moe, Susan (Meiers) Momard, Patricia (Stewart) Otto, Mary (Smith) Proegler, Michael Racine, Mary Beth (Heslip) Ring, Gerry Tucker, Howard Varvil, Judy (Wigand) Walecki, and John Wery.
Email information to Sheryl Houle at slhoule66@gmail.com or leave message for her at 786-0681.
Gladstone Legion
offers breakfast
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone American Legion Post 71, 802 Delta Ave., is serving breakfast on Sunday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $7. The menu includes eggs, omelets, breakfast potatoes, meats, beverages, pancakes, and cinnamon rolls. For additional information, call 428-1050 or Mary Schram at 280-2941.
RSVP Advisory Council
meets June 15
ESCANABA – The Delta County Advisory Council of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will hold its meeting on Wednesday, June 15, at 4 p.m. at the Community Action Agency, 507 1st Ave. N. RSVP is sponsored by the Community Action Agency and Human Resources Authority, Inc. The meeting is open to the public. If interested, call Sarah Cantrell at 786-7080, ext. 112 on or before Tuesday, June 14. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to the individuals with disabilities.
RSVP is funded by The Corporation for National and Community Service, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services/Aging and Adult Services Agency and the United Way of Delta County.
Club reschedules Fly-In
ESCANABA – Due to rain last Saturday, the Bay Area Radio Control (R/C) Flying Club has rescheduled the “Radio Control Fly-In” for Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radio-control airplanes, helicopters, and gliders will be displayed and flown throughout the day. The Flying Club’s field is located six miles west of Escanaba and four miles north of Hyde on County Road 521/533. Follow the signs to the field.
For more information, contact Dan at 786-2737 or (906)280-7105.
Wings of Courage benefit
planned for Carrie Dubord
ESCANABA – Carrie Dubord was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in February and is in the process of receiving a bone marrow transplant in Milwaukee. A BBQ benefit will be held for her on Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Ruth Butler Building in Escanaba. Proceeds will help with travel, lodging and medical bills. In addition to the food, the event will also include raffles, a silent auction, silver dollar game, bake sale and kids’ activities.
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Relay for Life honors
cancer survivors
ESCANABA – Local cancer survivors and their caregivers will be honored at the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Delta County on June 17 and 18, from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. at the UP State Fairgrounds. The survivors’ lap will start at 7:30 p.m., and anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer may participate. A surviver/caregiver reception will be held after the lap, and the luminary ceremony will begin at 9:30.
Teams may sign up until the last minute, and luminary bags, fundraising feet, and other fundraising supplies are available.
For more information, contact Traci Corrigan at (906)241-6793 or tlcorrigan@hotmail.com.
Masonic Lodge hosts
fishing derby
GLADSTONE – Gladstone Masonic Lodge 396 will be hosting the annual Children’s Masonic Fishing Derby, on Saturday, June 11, at VanCleve Park Yacht Harbor. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and events start at 10:30. Participants need to bring a fishing poles to use, but bait and t-shirts are for sale. The event also includes a 50/50 drawing and raffles to support next year’s derby. Prizes and awards will be given.
For more information, call 420-6411.
Scenic Shore 5K
Run/Walk planned
GLADSTONE – The fifth annual Scenic Shore 5K Run/Walk will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, beginning at the Gladstone Senior Center, 303 N. 8th St.
Registration is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Cost is $15 per person or $40 per family. Entry fee includes lunch.
Awards will be given to the overall male and female runners and the top three runners in the three age groups. Ribbons will be given to all participants.
For registration forms or more information, call 420-2730 or email gladstoneseniorcenter303@yahoo.com or contact Donna Aird at 428-3844 or donnaaird@sbcglobal.net.
Proceeds from the event benefit the exercise programs at the Gladstone Senior Center.
Vasa meets June 12
ESCANABA – The Escanaba Framat Vasa Lodge 463 will have its monthly meeting/luncheon at the Central United Methodist Church, 322 S. Lincoln Road, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 12. Harold and Nina Johnson are hosting the event.
Anyone interested in learning about Scandinavian heritage and being a member of this unique fraternal order can call 789-9089.
Brat sale supports
Friends of DATA
ESCANABA – Patrons can help support the Friends of DATA by buying brats at Elmer’s County Market on Friday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A brat meal, which includes a brat, chips and soda, is $5, and a hot dog meal, which includes a hot dog, chips and pop, is $4.
Delivery is available in the Escanaba area. Call 399-4471 today to place an order.
Money raised will be used to educate the community on the need for public transportation in Delta County.
American Legion posts
hold convention
BESSEMER – The 2016 Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts (UPAALP) summer convention is planned for Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12, at Post 27 in Bessemer. Registration begins at noon on Friday.
More information is available by calling (906)667-0422.
Grief Group plans
informal luncheon
ESCANABA – OSF Hospice, as an extension of the Community Grief Group, will host its monthly luncheon for bereaved people for informal conversation and support on Wednesday, June 15, at Drifter’s Restaurant. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The lunch is open to the public. Each attendee is responsible for purchasing his or her own meal.
For more information, contact Erik Barnhart or Diane Johnson at (906) 786-4456.
Briefs
Rock Legion holds
officer installation
ROCK – American Legion Post 559 and Auxiliary Unit 559 of Rock will hold a joint installation of 2016-2017 officers. The dinner and meeting are at the Rock Lions Club on Monday, June 13. Happy hour will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7 with the meeting to follow. The cost of the meal is $12.50 per person. Reservations can be made today by returning the mailed reservation form or by calling Legion Adjutant John Lyle at 428-4257 or Auxiliary President Kathy Stams at 359-4835.
Diabetic Support
Group meets
ESCANABA – The Delta County Diabetic Support Group will meet Tuesday, June 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Bay College in the Heirman Center. The topic will be exercise. Anyone with questions should call Linda Klope, RD CDE, at 786-5707, ext 5451.
Order of Eastern Stars
meeting planned
GLADSTONE – A dinner meeting to discuss forming a Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars (OES) is planned for Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Masonic Lodge 396, 8221/2 Delta Ave. This is open to former members of the R.C. Hatheway Chapter, new members and Masons. The event will also include a 50/50 drawing.
For more information, call 428-1968.
Holy Name reunion
invitations sent
ESCANABA – Plans are in progress for the 45th Holy Name Class of 1971 reunion. Invitations have been sent out and this is a reminder that responses and money are due by July 1. The reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Mary Gail Schram Blasier’s residence, 700 Lake Shore Dr. in Escanaba The Cost is $10 per person, and checks should be made payable to “Class of 1971” and sent to Jean Gasman,1400 Stephenson Ave., Escanaba, MI 49829.
MARSP meets June 14
HARRIS – The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel of Delta County will hold its June meeting on Tuesday, June 14, at the Island Resort and Casino. Dinner will include pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, fresh green salad, chips, and a brownie at a cost of $15. A short informational meeting will start at noon with lunch to follow. The program will be a presentation by Betty Wagner offering various chair exercises to help individuals remain physically flexible.
Registrations are due by Thursday, June 9. Cancellations will be accepted through Sunday, June 12, by calling Bev Warren at 474-6408. Members not currently on a calling list may use the same number to register.
Cancer screenings
available for women
ESCANABA – Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and the Women’s Health Clinic offers screenings for women. The Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties now has appointments available to women in need of breast and pelvic exams, Pap test, and mammograms.
BCCCP Screening services are free of charge through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Women must be ages 40-64, meet income guidelines, and have no health insurance or are underinsured.
WISEWOMAN services include screening for cholesterol, blood pressure, & glucose. Lifestyle counseling is also available.
The Women’s Health Clinic also offers these services for clients age 40 to 64. The patient’ insurance or Medicaid will be billed.
Upcoming clinics in Escanaba are Thursday, June 9, and Thursday, July 14.
An upcoming clinic in Menominee is Friday, July 15.
To make an appointment and determine eligibility, call 786-4111 in Escanaba or (906) 863-4451 in Menominee.
Raffle winners drawn
WELLS – The winners of $250 each for week 48 of the Wells Lions 52 club raffle are Rick Aird and Jon Gartland, both of Escanaba. The winner for week 49 is Dan Dlugas of Wells. Dlugas won $100.
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Food distribution
dates announced
ESCANABA – The Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency Emergency Food Assistance Program quarterly distribution has been scheduled for the second week in June.
The program is for residents who qualify with income below 200 percent (1 person-$1,980/month, two people-$2,670/month) of the federal poverty guidelines. Residents do not have to pre-register but must self-declare their income at the time of receiving commodities. There is no age limit.
All food items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A list of items to be distributed is not available.
For more information, contact Community Action at 786-7080, or visit www.mdscaa.org.
Delta County distributions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, at Rapid River Omni Center from 10 a.m. to noon and at the Garden Community Center from 2 to 3 p.m.; Thursday, June 9, at the Rock Senior Center, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, June 10, at the U.P. State Fairgrounds Butler Building from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Gladstone Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Menominee County distributions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, at the Mid County Senior Center in Daggett from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, June 10, at the Menominee Senior Center from 8 to 11 a.m. and at the Hermansville Senior/Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 2 p.m.
Schoolcraft County distributions are scheduled for Thursday, June 9, at the Germfask Township Hall from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Manistique VFW Hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
St. Anthony’s Church
sells pasties
ESCANABA – St. Anthony’s Church is having a pasty sale on Wednesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., while supplies last. The cost is $4 for either plain or rutabaga pasties. They can be picked up at St. Thomas Church in Escanaba.
To pre-order, contact Debbie at (906)399-4259.
Club reschedules Fly-In
ESCANABA – Due to rain last Saturday, the Bay Area Radio Control (R/C) Flying Club has rescheduled the “Radio Control Fly-In” for Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radio-control airplanes, helicopters, and gliders will be displayed and flown throughout the day. The Flying Club’s field is located six miles west of Escanaba and four miles north of Hyde on County Road 521/533. Follow the signs to the field.
For more information, contact Dan at 786-2737 or (906)280-7105.
Wings of Courage
benefits Carrie Dubord
ESCANABA – Carrie Dubord was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in February and is in the process of receiving a bone marrow transplant in Milwaukee. A BBQ benefit will be held for her on Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Ruth Butler Building in Escanaba. Proceeds will help with travel, lodging and medical bills. In addition to the food, the event will also include raffles, a silent auction, silver dollar game, bake sale and kids’ activities.
IXL Museum holds
monthly meeting
HERMANSVILLE – The IXL Historical Museum’s next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, June 8, at 3:30 p.m. at the museum. The public is encouraged to attend.
Bay de Noc Kennel Club
plans general meeting
ESCANABA – The Bay de Noc Kennel Club will hold its next general meeting on Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the Kennel Club Building, 6687 N.75 Drive (just north of the Wells Sports Complex).
For more information, contact Wendolyn Tetlow at (630)533-3175.
Briefs
Legion Post 82 to meet
ESCANABA – Cloverland American Legion Post 82 will meet Tuesday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. The monthly meeting will be held at the Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road.
Senior Center offers
trip to Marquette
ESCANABA – The Escanaba Senior Center is offering a trip to Marquette on Friday, June 10, for shopping.
The cost for each trip is $10 per person. Reservations can be made at the Escanaba Senior Center. Payment is required in advance, and spots are limited. No refunds will be given if unable to go; however, someone else can fill the spot. Any questions, contact Escanaba Senior Center at 786-8850. The events are supported and sponsored by Escanaba Senior Center and Friends of DATA.
American Legion Posts
hold convention
BESSEMER – The 2016 Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts (UPAALP) summer convention is planned for Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12 at Post 27 in Bessemer. Registration begins at noon on Friday. More information is available by calling (906)667-0422.
Dance planned in Rock
ROCK – The Rock Community/Senior Center is the place to dance on Sunday, June 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. The center is located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Road. The Country Express are providing the music. The cost is $5 per person, and a free-will donation lunch will be served. For more information, call Alice at 356-6588. All proceeds benefit the Senior Corporation.
Parkinson Support
Group hears speaker
ESCANABA – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, June 14, at 3 p.m. as the M-Tec Center of Bay College on South 30th Street. George Van Dreal from Skradski Funeral Home will be there to answer any questions and talk about funeral pre-planning. For more information about the support group, contact Diane and Mike at 428-2549 or Ellen and Fred at 428-2055.
Grief Group plans
informal luncheon
ESCANABA – OSF Hospice, as an extension of the Community Grief Group, will host its monthly luncheon for bereaved people for informal conversation and support on Wednesday, June 15, at Drifter’s Restaurant. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meetings are open to the public. Each attendee is responsible for purchasing his or her own lunch. For more information, contact Erik Barnhart or Diane Johnson at (906) 786-4456.
Taco Tuesday continues
at Legion Post 71
GLADSTONE – American Legion Post 71 welcomes the public to Taco Tuesday with serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each week at the Gladstone Legion Hall, 802 Delta Ave. Both hard and soft tacos are available, along with nachos and nachos supreme. Proceeds from June will go to maintenance needs at Veterans’ Park.
Lighthouse and Historical
Museum now open
ESCANABA – The Sand Point Lighthouse and the Delta County Historical Museum are open every day during the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The admission charge of $3 for adults, $1 for children, and $5 for families admits visitors to both buildings. The lighthouse and museum are located on Sand Point, Ludington Park, Escanaba.
In addition, the Delta County Historical Society Archives will be open to the public during the summer beginning Tuesday, May 31. Archive hours during the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) will be 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when national holidays occur on weekdays. The Archives is located in the Dr. John Beaumier Historical Building along with the museum. There is no charge to use the Archives though donations are always welcome. For more information, contact the Delta County Historical Society at 789-6790.
Briefs
Rapid River business group meets Tuesday
RAPID RIVER – The Rapid River Business Association will meet Tuesday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Jack’s Restaurant. Officers selected are: Laura Berg, Rapid River Hardware, president; Heidi Shope, Quality Plumbing, treasurer; and Denise Nicholson, Rapid River Dairy Flo, secretary. Under discussion will be a review of the June 1 Rapid River Petunia Project and upcoming events, as well as current work on incorporation, bylaws and state of Michigan legal paperwork that is underway. All area businesses and interested persons are invited to attend.
Workplace safety program offered
LANSING – Just last year, over 1,400 manufacturing jobs have been created in the U.P, according to Manufacturers’ News, Inc. While this job increase is great for Michigan’s economy, it also increases the chances for employees to get hurt on the job.
According to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, ergonomic injuries are the number one cause of workplace absences, costing over $15 billion each year. These injuries include overexertion while lifting, pushing, pulling, and turning.
WorkSafe is a free training program intended to reduce back and ergonomic injuries among employees, and to generate safe onsite work practices at Michigan companies.
The free, one-hour program provides education and awareness of spinal health and ergonomic issues and injury prevention. WorkSafe helps resolve the leading causes of missed workdays.
The WorkSafe program is made possible through a state grant from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Consultation and Education (CET) division.
Employers can obtain more information and sign up for trainings at: MACWorkSafe.com
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises
WASHINGTON (AP) – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for a third straight week yet remained near three-year lows as the home buying season progresses.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 3.66 percent from 3.64 percent last week. That is well below its level a year ago of 3.87 percent.
The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 2.92 percent from 2.89 percent.
U.S. government bond prices have declined, raising long-term bond yields, in the past few weeks since the Federal Reserve indicated that an interest-rate increase is likely this month if the economy keeps improving.
Applications for US jobless benefits dip
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week, the third straight drop in a sign that the job market remains healthy despite a recent slowdown in hiring.
Weekly applications for unemployment aid dipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 267,000, the Labor Department said. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, fell to 276,750.
Applications are a proxy for layoffs, so the decline in jobless aid suggests that companies are confident enough to hold onto their workers. When layoffs are low, hiring is usually steady.
Employers added 160,000 jobs in April, a slowdown from prior monthly job growth that averaged more than 200,000. Economists say that the government jobs report being released Friday will show job growth in May at roughly the same pace as in April.
U.S. businesses added 173,000 jobs last month, lifted by strong gains in services industries, according to a private survey by payroll processor ADP. Applications have been below 300,000, a historically low level, for 65 weeks, the longest such streak since 1973.
The number of people collecting benefits has dropped 2.6 percent over the past year to 2.17 million people.
Long-term bond yields tend to influence mortgage rates.
Briefs
DAV holds meeting
ESCANABA – The next scheduled meeting for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 24 will be on Monday, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the Military Order of the Purple Heart building, 1202 Sheridan Road. All disabled veterans are welcome. Anyone with questions should call Commander William Porath at (906)280-0455.
Cards and games
on tap at library
GLADSTONE – The Friends of the Gladstone Library will host their spring Card Party and Game Night on Thursday, June 16, from 6:30 9 p.m. at the library. Coffee and dessert will be served. There will be a “Reader’s Basket” as a door prize. Groups should reserve a table with Rita Parrotta at 399-0027. Spots also are available for anyone who wishes to come and join a group for the evening. Participants should bring their own games. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Rita, through a Friend of the Library member, or at the library.
Delta County MARSP
members meet
HARRIS – The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) of Delta County will hold its June meeting on Tuesday, June 14, at the Island Resort and Casino. Dinner will include pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, fresh green salad, chips, and a brownie at a cost of $15. A short informational meeting will start at noon with lunch to follow. The program will be a presentation by Betty Wagner offering various chair exercises to help individuals remain physically flexible.
Registrations are due by Thursday, June 9. Cancellations will be accepted through Sunday, June 12, by calling Bev Warren at 474-6408. Members not currently on a calling list may use the same number to register.
Menominee County
MARSP holds meeting
MENOMINEE – The Menominee County Chapter of Michigan Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet on Thursday, June 9, at the
American Legion Post in Stephenson. Registration is at 11 a.m. with a luncheon served at noon. A memorial service will be held to honor and remember deceased Menominee County chapter members from this past year. The program after the meeting will be presented by Sgt. Nast from the Sheriff’s Department Canine Unit. For late reservations or cancellations members should call Linda Linczeski (906)863-8892 or e-mail her at llinczeski@hotmail.com.
Seniors invited to
activities in Gladstone
GLADSTONE – Seniors are welcome to join the Gladstone Senior Corporation and come to the Gladstone Senior Center, located at 303 N. 8t St., to participate in a variety of activities. Card playing, exercise classes, crafts, painting, and bingo are all available. The Center also offers meals five days a week, special occasion meals and parties, and a lending library. Cost is $5 for a yearly membership.
For more information, call (906)420-2730.
Kennel Club gathers
ESCANABA – The Bay de Noc Kennel Club will hold its next General Meeting on Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the Kennel Club Building, 6687 N.75 Drive (just north of the Wells Sports Complex).
For more information, contact Wendolyn Tetlow at (630)533-3175.
St. Anthony’s Church
sells pasties
ESCANABA – St. Anthony’s Church is having a pasty sale on Wednesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., while supplies last. The cost is $4 for either plain or rutabaga pasties. They can be picked up at St. Thomas Church in Escanaba.
To pre-order, contact Debbie at (906)399-4259.
Lions Clubhouse
available to rent
ROCK – The Rock Lions Clubhouse is available to rent. The facility is located on Hwy. M-35 in Rock. Contact Jerry at 356-6475 for information.
Briefs
Wings of Courage benefit
planned for Carrie Dubord
ESCANABA – Carrie Dubord was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in February and is in the process of receiving a bone marrow transplant in Milwaukee. A BBQ benefit will be held for her on Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Ruth Butler Building in Escanaba. Proceeds will help with travel, lodging and medical bills. In addition to the food, the event will also include raffles, a silent auction, silver dollar game, bake sale and kids’ activities.
IXL Historical Museum
holds monthly meeting
HERMANSVILLE – The IXL Historical Museum’s next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, June 8, at 3:30 p.m. at the museum. The public is encouraged to attend.
Paul Mitchell supports
cancer survivors
ESCANABA – Paul Mitchell the School – Escanaba proudly supports Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day on Tuesday, June 7. Cancer survivors can call 786-5750 to schedule an appointment for a complimentary pedicure or manicure. Limited appointments are available.
Rapid River Readers
gather to discuss books
RAPID RIVER – Rapid River Readers will meet to discuss “Miss Bunkle Married” by D.I. Stevenson, on Wednesday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River. The July selection is Emily St. John Mandel’s “Station Eleven.” Remember to bring a list of reading choices to the July meeting. New members are welcome; contact Peg Netchey at 428-9668 if there are questions.
Authors sign books
at Book World
ESCANABA – Book World in the Delta Plaza Mall will be hosting two local authors for a book signing event on Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kenneth Bloom will be on hand with his debut work of fiction, “Angels of the Knight,” a historical romance. In the book, Miriel, Lady Newcastle, meets William de Chalise, known throughout the realm as “The Beast of Berwick.” He will capture her heart and soul.
Jennifer Pease is the author of “My Love for Disney,” an inspiring book of hope. The story shares Pease’ life struggle to better herself and life for her family, including vacations to Disney. She eventually became a Disney Vacation club member and a shareholder.
Brat sale supports
Friends of DATA
ESCANABA – Patrons can help support the Friends of DATA by buying brats at Elmer’s County Market on Friday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A brat meal, which includes a brat, chips and soda, is $5, and a hot dog meal, which includes a hot dog, chips and pop, is $4. Delivery is available in the Escanaba area. Call 399-4471 to order by Thursday, June 9. Money raised will be used to educate the community on the need for public transportation in Delta County.
Esky Class of ’66
looking for classmates
ESCANABA – Escanaba High School Class of 1966 is looking for addresses for the following classmates: Joyce (Jungles) Abrego, Roy Anderson, Penny (Kidd) Brown, Candice (Inskeep) Cline, Barbara (Kobasic) Darce, John Derouin, James Dugener, Minta (Ivens) Fish, Kathleen (Bell) Fleetwood, Ann (Erfourth) Foster, Paul Haack, James Hall, Carolyn Hardies, Richard Johnson, Karen (Reno) Krake, Robert Kurth, Shirley (Sviland) Larson, Penny (Chase) Linden, Dennis Madalinski, Mari Miller, Joann (Erickson) Minor, Sharon (Olsen) Moe, Susan (Meiers) Momard, Patricia (Stewart) Otto, Robert St. Ours, Mary (Smith) Proegler, Michael Racine, Mary Beth (Heslip) Ring, Gerry Tucker, Howard Varvil, Judy (Wigand) Walecki, Susan (Sarnowski) Wiesman and John Wery.
Email Sheryl Houle at slhoule66@gmail.com or leave message at 786-0681 with information.
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Retired School
Personnel set to meet
GARDEN – The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel of Schoolcraft and Eastern Delta Counties have scheduled their last meeting for the school year for Wednesday, June 8, at the Garden Congregational Church beginning at 11:30 a.m. The program includes a presentation by Laurie Rasmussen titled “U.S. Civil War: Costumes and Games.” All retired school personnel are welcome to attend.
Club presents Fly-In
ESCANABA – The Bay Area Radio Control (R/C) Flying Club presents the “Radio Control Fly-In” on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radio-control airplanes, helicopters, and gliders will be displayed and flown throughout the day. The Flying Club’s field is located six miles west of Escanaba and four miles north of Hyde on County Road 521/533. Follow the signs to the field.
For more information, contact Dan at 786-2737 or (906)280-7105.
Amvets Hall rocks
to country band
ESCANABA – Cedar Creek Country Band is scheduled to perform live on Friday, June 3, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Amvets Hall in Escanaba. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door.
Menominee Democrats
meet tonight
STEPHENSON – The Menominee County Democratic Party will meet tonight at the county annex on U.S. 41 in Stephenson. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Coffee will be served at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to come and share ideas.
DAR learn about
Pictured Rocks
MUNISING – The June meeting of the Onagomingkway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be on Saturday, June 4, at the Munising United Methodist church, 312 Lynn St., from noon until 3 p.m., beginning with a brown bag lunch. The hostess is Anita Bouth and the program will be the History of Munising/25th Anniversary of Pictured Rocks National Park.
Prospective members are welcome at all meetings and events. Help will be available at the meeting for anyone with questions about joining the DAR, or who needs assistance with an application.
For more information about DAR or the Onagomingkway Chapter, contact Regent Sarah Smart at 228-9414 or Sherrye at SherryeW@aol.com.
Cancer screenings
available for women
ESCANABA – Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and the Women’s Health Clinic offers screenings for women. The Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties now has appointments available to women in need of breast and pelvic exams, Pap test, and mammograms.
BCCCP Screening services are free of charge through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Women must be ages 40-64, meet income guidelines, and have no health insurance or are underinsured.
WISEWOMAN services include screening for cholesterol, blood pressure, & glucose. Lifestyle counseling is also available.
The Women’s Health Clinic also offers these services for clients age 40 to 64. The patient’ insurance or Medicaid will be billed.
Upcoming clinics in Escanaba are Thursday, June 9, and Thursday, July 14.
An upcoming clinic in Menominee is Friday, July 15.
To make an appointment and determine eligibility, call 786-4111 in Escanaba or (906) 863-4451 in Menominee.
First Presbyterian Church
youth host breakfast
ESCANABA – The youth of the First Presbyterian Church will serve “Breakfast for a Buck” every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, bacon and hot coffee. The money earned will help fund the confirmation class’s trip. The church, which is ADA-accessible, is located at 9th Street and 1st Avenue South.
Briefs
Class holds reunion planning meeting
GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Class of 1976 is holding a reunion planning meeting on Tuesday, June 14, at the Saloon Bar in Gladstone at 7 p.m. All classmates are encouraged to attend.
Community Grief Group meeting planned
ESCANABA – The next Community Grief Group meeting will take place June 14 in Escanaba.
The meeting will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, located at 322 S. Lincoln Road, Escanaba. Attendees are asked to enter using the preschool entrance to the lounge.
The group provides a warm, caring and confidential environment that allows those who attend the opportunity to be supported by others who understand.
No registration is required and attendance is open to the community. For more information, please call Erik Barnhart, bereavement coordinator, or Diane Johnson, group facilitator at 786-3915.
Rock Lions offer monthly breakfast
ROCK – The Rock Lions monthly Third Sunday, All-You-Can Eat breakfast buffet is on Sunday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rock Lions Club on Hwy. M-35.
The buffet includes eggs prepared to order and omelets, bacon, sausage, ham, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast, English muffins, cereal, a variety of fruits, dessert items, and coffee, tea, milk and juice.
The cost for adults is $8; for ages six to 12, the cost is $5, and ages 5 and under eat free.
The Rock Lions Club is a non-profit service organization that provides funding for charitable organizations and local needs.
Activity passes available for parks
ESCANABA – Both the Escanaba Library and The Gladstone School and Public Library are participating in the Michigan Activity Pass program.
The Michigan Activity Pass program is a new component for the third-year of MI Big Green Gym, a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, MRPA and the DNR that encourages Michigan residents to use the state’s parks and recreation facilities to increase physical activity.
The Michigan Activity Pass lets library cardholders print a pass, either from home or at their local library, that is valid for a one-time entry for up to one week into any Michigan state park or recreation area and more than 100 participating cultural institutions, including many museums.
For more information on the Michigan Activity Pass, including a complete list of supported venues and participating libraries, visit michiganactivitypass.info or call the libraries.
GHS Class of ’96 hold reunion
GLADSTONE – Members of the Gladstone High School Class of 1996 will be having their 20th class reunion on Saturday, July 2.
The reunion will be held at the Terrace Bluff Golf and Country Club starting at 7 p.m.
Contact Susan (Johnson) Fisher at susanljohnson@hotmail.com for more information.
League of Women Voters seeks donations
ESCANABA – The Delta County League of Women Voters is looking for donations of books, audio books, DVDs and music CDs to be sold at its annual book sale in August.
Funds from the annual sale are used to publish voter guides and for other voter services.
Donated materials should be no more than 10 years old and in good condition.
They can be delivered to Pat Rudden at Northern Michigan Bank & Trust, 1921 3rd Ave N. , or call her at 280-1789 for pick up.
Lions Clubhouse available to rent
ROCK – The Rock Lions Clubhouse is available to rent. The facility is located on Hwy. M-35 in Rock. Contact Jerry at 356-6475 for information.