Stephanie Beach: Northern Notes
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Northern People: Hay in Texas in nick of time
Hay donated by Dick Olds of Olds' Paradise Farms in Kingsley arrived at Rick Petersen's farm in the northeast Texas town of Wills Point in the nick of time.
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Northern Notes: Army veteran saluted
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Northern Notes: Generosity brightens holidays
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Northern Notes: Veteran a 'devoted son’
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Northern Notes: An abundance of caring
- Sunday, October 30, 2011
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Northern Notes: Praise of East Bay 'gem'
- Sunday, October 16, 2011
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Northern Notes: Help when bus breaks down
- Sunday, October 2, 2011
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Northern Notes: Drive raises $3K for research
- Sunday, September 18, 2011
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Northern Notes: Fundraisers are work
Light drizzle and temperatures in the 50s didn’t dampen the spirits of the 175 people who participated in the inaugural ABC Challenge Walk, a new fundraiser for the Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer. The Leelanau Democratic Party’s recent chicken barbecue was a success in every possible way, with beautiful weather, delicious food, music from Bill Dungjen, outstanding speakers and more than 100 generous Democrats having fun for a great cause. Joanie Abbott, regional coordinator fo the NW Michigan Students in Transition Empowerment Program (STEP), wrote to thank everyone who attended two events held to benefit the STEP program in Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Continued ... - Sunday, September 4, 2011
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Northern Notes: Rider thanks bus driver
Joseph Herhager, of Traverse City, was on the Cherriot BATA bus going to Radio Shack at the Grand Traverse Mall recently when he had what he described as a “medical episode.” Joseph would like to thank bus driver Scott for his prompt action that possibly saved Joseph’s life. The oncology staff at Munson Medical Center wrote to thank those who add to the comfort of the cancer patients on C4 at Munson. In 2010, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ “Adopt-A-Forest” program identified Grand Traverse County as the number one illegal dumpsite county in the state. Following efforts in the fall of 2010, Grand Traverse County was removed as the #1 illegal dumpsite location, and after a June 2011 clean-up of all identified illegal dumpsites in Blair Township, only a few identified sites remain.
Continued ... - Sunday, August 21, 2011
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Northern Notes: Victim well taken care of
Recently Jim and Michelle Steele’s son was involved in an automobile accident and needed medical attention.
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The Traverse City couple wrote to thank the responders from Elmwood Township Fire Department in Leelanau County, including Lynn, Dan and another firefighter who directed traffic, for going above and beyond their jobs to make their son feel very comfortable and safe, and also to make sure they knew where he was.
Albert Ockert wrote on behalf of the Northwest Michigan Chapter of the Korean War Veterans to thank the people of the Grand Traverse area for their generosity during the organization’s annual fundraiser.
The Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake wrote to say how much they appreciate the residents, visitors and business owners in Benzie County who support the organization’s educational programs in Benzie County schools through three annual fundraisers. - Sunday, August 7, 2011
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Northern Notes: Hats off to Elmer’s
Emmy Lou Cholak lives on Elmwood Avenue in Traverse City, which has been under deconstruction and reconstruction this summer. “Teams of men from Elmer’s Construction have been doing all this work,” Emmy Lou wrote. “What a long hard process! The crew has been amazing. Everyone from the big machine operators and men with shovels and pick axes to the project managers and supervisors have been extremely polite, pleasant, cooperative, informative and friendly! I could not have picked a better crew to work in front of my house if I had tried.” The Pleasant Valley Community Center, in the former Arcadia Elementary School, is located at M-22 and Glovers Lake Road. It features rental space for large or small gatherings, a playground, an exercise room, gym, electric car racing platform and the Arcadia Branch of the Manistee Library. The kitchen, however, needed everything from soap to roasters. So a kitchen shower was planned. Kevin Putman and Tana Nathe wrote to thank everyone who contributed to the success of a “Ping Pong 4 OCD” tournament held recently at Camp Daggett. The goal of the event was to raise awareness and educate people about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Continued ... - Monday, July 11, 2011
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Northern Notes: Community gives for diaper drive
Sally Hanley, director of the Grand Traverse Baby Pantry, wrote on behalf of the pantry to send its gratitude and appreciation to the Traverse City area community for its support of April’s “Diaper Drive.”
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Sally wrote that more than 400 families with young children visited the pantry in 2010 and diapers are one of the basics they need help with.
Shortly before Easter, businesses and organizations banded together at Andre’s Place to provide Easter fun for children in foster care through Child and Family Services.
Andre’s Place is a nonprofit organization that provides an art program for challenged adults ages 18 to 60. It was founded by Michelle St. Amant in memory of her late son Andre.
Darwin E. Curtiss of Lake Ann has been a volunteer with the Inland Seas Education Association for many years and was fortunate enough this spring to be able to take three boys and one girl from the Traverse City/Lake Ann area to learn how to build an “Opti pram,” a small, single-handed sailing dinghy with a “pram” hull intended for use by children up to the age of 15.
“First I want to thank Hagerty Insurance, Inland Seas and others that have given to the boat program at the ISEA building in Suttons Bay,” Darwin wrote. “Chuck Dickerson and his crew of volunteers helped make these kids’ dream come true.” - Sunday, June 26, 2011
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Northern Notes: Kindness knows no season
James Candea worked for D.H. Baker Dental Lab for six years. He enjoyed his work and his co-workers and respected the business’ reputation for excellence, but James and his wife, Linda, of Kingsley, didn’t realize how dear those co-workers were until they supported the couple during a number of crises. Also, shortly before Easter, businesses and organizations bonded together at Andre’s Place to provide Easter fun for children in foster care through Child and Family Services.
Continued ... - Sunday, June 12, 2011
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Northern Notes: Stuffed animals 'march' in
To commemorate the special day when an adoption is finalized, Family Court Judge David L. Stowe offers a stuffed animal to the adoptee and any young relatives or friends with them. The stuffed animals are displayed on a large bookshelf, and the children are allowed to select whichever one they want.
Continued ... - Sunday, May 29, 2011
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Northern Notes: Germany celebrated
Dankeschön ... thank you ... to the many people who immersed themselves in a celebration of Germany recently at Cherryland Middle School in Elk Rapids.
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Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan wrote to say thank-you to all the good people in the area who have shown their care and concern for children and families in the community. Special thanks go to the following for their generosity. - Sunday, May 15, 2011
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Northern Notes: Helping hand for AFC home
The management of Rivershore AFC, Elk Rapids, wrote to thank everyone who offered assistance when they were displaced from their AFC home because water damage required emergency renovations. Many of the students and staff at Mill Creek Elementary School learned what it's like to go without shoes by participating in the "One Day Without Shoes," an annual event sponsored by Tom's Shoes and United Way that encourages individuals to spend part or all of their day without shoes. Recently two volunteers spilled cans and boxes across Parsons Road while transporting groceries to the Acme Christian Thrift Store (ACTS) and Food Pantry. The board is grateful to everyone who stopped to help pick things up. Traverse Bay Christian School thanks the sponsors who contributed to the success of the 2011 Founders' Banquet.
Continued ... - Sunday, May 1, 2011
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Northern Notes: Michael's Place cooking
Thanks to many generous donations, they're cooking at Michael's Place.
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Marisa Behrmann would like to recognize the anonymous person who donated seven SmartBoards, worth $26,000, to Trinity Lutheran School in Traverse City.
The inaugural Kampout for KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources) was a huge success with a steady stream of people dropping off nonperishable food and personal hygiene items during a 24-hour period at the Bill Marsh car dealership in Kalkaska. In addition to a full truck of food, donors also contributed more than $5,000 in cash.
The Traverse City High School class of 1956 has lost touch with nine classmates and would like to reconnect with them in time for the 55-year reunion. - Sunday, April 17, 2011
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Northern Notes: Skiers get welcome lift
Heide and Tom McNichols of Traverse City had mapped out a route for cross country skiing that started at the Old Mission General Store. They discovered ... eight miles later ... that somehow they got headed in the wrong direction and came out at another trailhead, not at the starting point where their car was parked.
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Also, Mary Vollink, a volunteer and holiday coordinator for the Salvation Army, Traverse City, wrote on behalf of the organization to express heartfelt appreciation to those who helped in any way to serve the less fortunate in the community this past Christmas season. And Munson Hospice and Palliative Care would like to thank Moomer's Homemade Ice Cream. - Sunday, April 3, 2011
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Northern Notes: Ellsworth Faulman turns 100
Best wishes to Ellsworth Faulman, who will celebrate his 100th birthday on Monday, April 4. Many summer visitors still reminisce about the delicious chocolate sodas Ellsworth created and served at the Glen Lake Trading Post. Deb Quinn is thankful to the anonymous Samaritan who turned in her purse at Kohl's. Traverse City High School is grateful for a $500 donation.
Continued ... - Sunday, March 20, 2011
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Northern Notes: Overdue thank-you
When Mark Kohler of Northport saw the photo and obituary for Shirley Tann recently, memories came flooding back to him. The Tanns lived next door to Mark and his family in the mid-1960s when Mark was 6 years old. Mark would often play with Shirley's son, Sam, age 7, and he remembers Shirley's kindness. He also recalls a day that easily could have been his last.
Continued ... - Sunday, March 6, 2011
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Northern Notes: Younger generation steps us
When Owen Mueller read a postcard that announced there was a donor who would match funds received through Feb. 28 (Owen's 8th birthday) for the Father Fred Frostbite Food Drive, he knew exactly what kind of birthday party he wanted. In a similar gesture of generosity, about 30 students from five different youth groups collected more than 2,200 pounds of food for Leelanau Christian Neighbors' food pantries during the Father Fred Frostbite Food Drive. In another example of the thoughtfulness of the younger generation, Shaelyn Bunner organized a fund-raising project she named "Caring Cupcakes."
Continued ... - Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Northern Notes: Books on the roof
A book-buyer gets help when she leaves her purchases on roof of car; Northwestern Bank makes year-end donations to local charities; and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive gets lots of help from area drop-off locations.
Continued ... - Sunday, February 6, 2011
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A simple thank-you isn't enough
Matt Frugé, of Traverse City, returned uninjured from two tours of duty in Iraq, only to be seriously injured in September 2010 by a falling tree limb while on a job near Elk Lake.
Continued ... - Sunday, January 23, 2011
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Northern Notes: Celebrate good deeds
After Judy Gienow of Traverse City dropped her car off Dec. 8 at Wares Auto for some work, she started walking along Woodmere Avenue toward the Traverse Area District Library. That's when she slipped on some black ice, fell and broke her leg. "Two gentlemen stopped and offered to help," Judy said. (Plus more good news from around the region.)
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Recording Superstar Whitney Houston Dead at 48
Fans 'Speechless' Over Houston's Death
Romney Tops Santorum in CPAC Straw Poll
First glimpse of Blue Ivy Carter
Absolute Lin-sanity
Hate to be Rude: Bubba Watson
Peek inside Barbie's closet
Test on Comforter in Powell Unit Shows Blood
Angry Dad Shoots Teens Laptop
Hero Driver Saves Kids From Burning Bus
Funeral to be held for Powell boys
Sandusky on having to stay inside and people turning on him
Uzbek Man Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Obama
Woolly Mammoth Caught on Camera?
Did JLo 'Assault' Marc Anthony on Camera?
Christie Brinkley's Runway Slip
Toddler forced to run half-naked in snow
Halle Wants to Leave the Country
Northern Lights shine above earth
Plane makes perfect belly landing
