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cently made available to storm water authorities. He said
there is $90 million available for grants, but he expects a
lot of applications will be submitted.
"If you don't get accepted this round, you might be able
to get accepted next round," Post said.
He also explained the quest for a low-power FM radio
station in Hillman. Paperwork for becoming a non-profit
organization has been submitted. Post said the radio
station would be located at the high school, and high
school students in the broadcasting program would be
able to utilize it.
Post said there might be some upcoming employment
opportunities in HiUman. He said a sawmill near town
has been purchased and plans to expand it would in-
clude the addition of seven employees.
Nico Tucker, transportation director for NEMCOG who
also helps develop recreation plans, said Oscoda County
is the only county in the state that has not applied for a
recreation grant.
"Give me a call," Tucker told Jack Kischnick, commis-
sioner for Oscoda County.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea held
in Hillman was well attended
by Judith Brown
A Volunteer Appreciation Tea was held Oct. 20th at the
VFW Hall 2356 in Hillman, which over 40 people at-
tended. The winner of the beautiful afghan made and
donated my Melanie Banks was ]oyce Harris. Winners of
the teacup contest were as follows: Prettiest teacup,
Nancy Frost; ugliest teacup, John Webb; and the oldest
teacup holder was Margaret Barrie.
The youth volunteers did a wonderful job with this
event. The announcers were Bailey Thomas and Grace
Buck. The decoration team was Sean Vlodyka and Bailey
Thomas. The kitchen crew was Austin Vlodyka and Brit-
tany Green, and Tyler Barnes helped pass out gifts to
everyone who attended.
Commander Bob Hunt and his assistant Gary Fergnson
gave OUt many awards foryolunteer services. Grace Buck,
Austin Vlodyka, Sean Vlodyka, and Bailey Thomas aided
them. Other workers were Marie Vlodyka, Melanie Tho-
mas, Gary and Charlene Bahrke.
You all did a great job and are so much appreciated. A
special thank you to Patty Ross for donating the teapots
and Marie Vlodyka for the pumpkins.
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Rust Township Hall
on Tuesday, October 29 th
Carl Tim at L T Greenhouse Supply
989-742-2195 to schedule an appointment
for your certification or renewal
Bring picture ID and copies of medical records.
MICHIGAN
The Atlanta Michigan Worksl office will be
closing permanently October 30, 2013.
If you are in need of our services, you can visit one
of our other offices at the locations listed below:
Alpena Michigan Works!
315 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-3339
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gaylord Michigan Works!
2927 D&M Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-3886
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Noon - I p.m. daily
Onaway Michigan Works!
20709 State Street
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-8548
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Closed Noon - I p.m. daily
Day High Low
Oct. 14 58 27
15 62 28
16 52 37
17 52 34
18 54 34
19 48 28
20 52 27
The Atlanta area received
0.58" of precipitation.
Source: US Weather Bureau
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune 5
Canada Creek Ranch
by britain Ann We wish a happy
Correspondent anniversary to Gene
and Dee Adams and John and Gerri
Houevener Jr., Oct. 24; Bob and Glory
Elliott, Oct. 29; Jim, and Jo Klem, Oct. 28;
and Roger and Paula Rivard, Oct. 26.
Felines Elmer and Cooper Steele hope
you plan on attending the annual Elk Coun-
try Animal Shelter Turkey Dinner/Auction
to be held on Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Hillman
Community Center. Tickets are $10 for
adults and $4 for children 6 to 12; kids
under 5 eat free. If you want to attend only
the auction entrance is free. Dinner starts
at 4 p.m. and auction at 5:30 p.m.
Members, the ranch gift shop hours are
Friday's 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday's 9:30 a.m.-
noon. Closed on Saturday's.
Last week's Harvest Dinner was well at-
tended. Winners of the carved pumpkin
contest were Denise Smith, sisters Gay
Larkin/Donna Francisco/Dot Motley and
Judy Schwochow.
We send our condolences to the family
and friends of Mary Hause, who died on
Oct. 15 in Monroe. She was a retired second
grade teacher for Airport Community
Schools. She is survived by daughters
Cheryl Hause, Laura (Michael) Gaynier and
Linda (Richard) Stahl; four grandchildren;
one great-grandchild; three brothers; two
sisters; and brother-in-law, William (Dora)
Hause. Husband Dale Hause predeceased
her in July 2009. Mary and Dale were long
time members of the ranch. The funeral
was Oct. 18 in Carleton.
Did you know that President Theodore
Roosevelt was born on Oct. 27, 1858 and
died Jan. 6,1919. Upon the death of William
McKinley, Roosevelt became president. He
was president from Sept. 14, 2001-March 3,
1909. He was the first president to ride in an
automobile (1902), to submerge in a sub-
marine (1905) and to fly in an airplane
(1910). His most remembered quote was,
"Speak softly and carry a big stick." He also
said "The first requisite of a good citizen in
this Republic of ours is that he shall be able
and willing to pull his weight."
If the police arrest a mime artist, do they
tell him he has the right to remain silent?
If you have any news for this article, please
contact me by Wednesday evening at
ccrbasteele@hughes.net, 989-785-4865 or
8424 Brown Trail, Atlanta, Michigan 49709.
Work ethic: 100 years and growing
by Jacob DoDecker, Michigan Slate Univmily Extension
It is rare to find a practice over 100 years old that is not
considered old-fashioned and outdated. While it is easy
to appreciate these other practices for their historic per-
spective, we seldom consider something so old to be
relevant and useful today. Yet, the thousands of 4-H
youth that raise, care for and show their animals at
county fairs across Michigan prove skills can transcend
of 100 years. Just as the generations before them, 4-H
youth put months of time, care and learning into their
animal projects, coming to fairs to show their animals
and test their knowledge and skills. Through this 100
year old practice of raising and showing animals in 4-H,
today's youth are leaming vital life skills that help them
succeed in the 21st century.
One of the life skills youth developed through 4-H ani-
mal science projects is work ethic. Work ethic can be
defined as a set of values based on the moral virtues of
hard work and diligence. Anyone who has owned a pet
can appreciate this at some level; every animal requires
a great deal of responsibility and work. If you are not
willing to feed, water, groom or walk a dog, even if it
means getting up early in the morning, then you are not
ready to own a dog. Owning and caring for an animal that
depends on you, is a great deal of responsibility
But work ethic goes beyond putting in time and some
elbow grease. Work ethic speaks to the positive values
and attributes associated with believing in hard work. It
is about building strong moral fibers and character.
Youth working under the guidance of parents and 4-H
volunteers cannot only understand what hard work is all
about, but also appreciate the fruits of their labor; fruits
from their animal project and fruits within themselves.
Yes, hard work takes getting sweaty, dirty and is tiring,
but instilling this value in youth will not only make them
better 4- Hers, but it will also make them better citizens in
this new century.
Today's youth face a future that requires a different set
of knowledge and skills than the youth 100 years before
them. However, work ethic remains just as important in
youth development today as it did to our grandfathers'
and grandmothers' generation. 4-H animal science
projects provide great experiences and life skills that
help young people thrive and shape a complex and
changing world.
To learn more about 4-H animal projects or life skills,
like work ethic, contact the 4-H staff person in your
county.
DNR open house held October 16
The Department of Natural Resources hosted an open
house at the field office in Atlanta on Oct. 16. Each year,
DNR personnel evaluate one-tenth of the state forest.
The forest is inventoried approximately two years in
advance, and treatment activities on lands being re-
viewed this year will actually begin in 2015.
The age, health, quality and quantity of trees and other
vegetation are assessed to enable DNR staff to make
informed decisions. Timber management, wildlife and
fisheries habitat, minerals, archeological sites, recre-
ational use, wildfire potential and social concems are
some of the topics taken into consideration during this
review.
Proposed treatments, which may include timber har-
vesting, replanting and other management activities,
are designed to ensure the sustainability of forest re-
SOUrCes.
This year, the compartments under review are in
Alpena County's Alpena, Long Rapids and Maple Ridge
townships, Cheboygan County's Benton and Grant
townships, Montmorency County's Albert, Briley,
Hillman, Montmorency and Vienna townships and
Presque Isle County's Allis, Bearinger, Case, North Allis
and Ocqueoc townships.
The proposed treatments can be found at
www.michigan.gov/forestplan. Records of decisions,
timber harvests and other treatments for past years are
also available at that site. The DNR will complete its
formal compartment review to decide On treatment
plans for the areas under review this year on Oct. 31 at 9
a.m. at the field office in Atlanta.
