HAS THE LAKE BEEN MORE BEAUTIFUL?: The writer was spellbound sitting at a picnic table last week. Anchor Bay was basking in its glory, blue with gentle waves, a lovely breeze, swans floating by, a clear view of the land across the water. Often taken for granted, Our Town is blessed with its own picture-perfect spot on earth. Take time to just sit and take it all in sometime. Both inspirational and emotional, Anchor Bay can bring smiles and tears of joy. Once the writer met a visitor from California in complete awe of the color of the lake. He had no idea that Michigan waters were so lovely. The green grass astounded him as well. This is our home and we love living here. Lucky us!
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE MAY 19-21: Within the block of Main, Base, Front and Maria, St. Mary’s Queen of Creation Catholic Church spring sale will be taking place in the gym for most items and in the Parish Center for items of clothing. The sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 19 and 20. On May 21, an early bird hour is available from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with a fee of $2, and the regular hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donated items will be accepted the week previous.
MAY 20 STEAK-OUT AT VFW POST 7573: From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. enjoy cooking your own New York strip steak over hot coals. Add a baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert. The cost is $18 a person. Entertainment by Garrett Veal. Questions? Call 586-725-7100.
NBIC IN CONCERT MAY 22: Lighthouse Bible Church at 52260 Washington in Our Town will be the site of the New Baltimore Interfaith Choir’s next concert. Titled “Sing! Smile! Be Grateful!” The 40-voice ensemble will begin performing at 2:30 p.m. Selections from the classics, fun songs and patriotic anthems will complete the program. The traditions of inviting children from the audience to perform and honoring those who have served in the military or are currently serving will continue. The choir has performed with joy and perseverance for the area since 1965 with a break between 1984-1996. Be there! Celebrate the love of singing!
BE OFF TO FIREKEEPERS MAY 24: Enjoy a day away in Battle Creek at Firekeepers. Call Shirley at 586-531-1934 and travel on a deluxe motor coach with friends. The cost is $40 a person for transportation, raffles, snacks, movie and bottled water. Departure is at 8 a.m. with arrival requested by 7:45 a.m. to the Lowe’s parking lot at 27990 23 Mile in Chesterfield Township. The return time is around 6:30 p.m. after leaving the casino at 4:30 p.m. The casino offers $20 game play and a $5 food coupon. Good Luck!
MAY 30 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED: A parade down Washington with the ABHS Marching Tars and a meaningful ceremony at City Hall are a part of this important day in Our Town and our country’s history. This year the day will be observed on the real day it was first observed to commemorate members of armed forces killed in war.
BE SURE TO READ MEMORIAL STONES: Take time to read the memorials erected on the grounds of Our Town’s city hall. The markers commemorate the supreme sacrifice given by men and their families from Our Town. Find a stone topped by a bronze eagle with the words “Their sacrifice is futile if peace is not made secure. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” It was donated by AMVETS Post 52 and Lempke-Blackwell VFW Post 7573. Nearby is a memorial to local men who were killed during wartime. It reads: “In Memoriam: World War I 1914-1918: William C. Ferris, Herbert J. Seifert; World War II 1941-1945: Reginald J. Bethey, Frank A. Blackwell, Bernard J. David, Leonard Lempke, Milo A. Meldrum, Wilton A. Rivard and Miner R. Smith; Korean War: Roy T. Johr, Leonard J. Miklovich, George A. Pfusch; Vietnam War: Stephen G. Lord, David A. Moore, Steven J. Scott, Frederick G. Steffen and James W. Thibault. Many streets in Our Town are named in honor of the men. Wreaths will be placed at the foot of each memorial during Our Town’s Memorial Day ceremony.
JUNE 4-5 CHS HOSTS ST. CLAIRE VOYAGERS: The Chesterfield Historical Society invites readers and families to their Historic Village at 47175 Sugarbush near the township office building to meet the voyagers. Re-enactors of French fur traders will be in period clothing, staying in an encampment and having displays of the past. Hear stories of Macomb County history and the life of the French fur traders. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The donation is $1 a person or $2 for a family. Food and drinks for purchase. Don’t miss it!
JUNE 5 GROUP BAPTISM SERVICE: On Pentecost First Congregational Church at 36223 Alfred in Our Town is inviting adults, teens and babies to be a part of a group baptismal service at 10 a.m. Open to all individuals and families, contact the church at 586-725-0909. Henry C. Brinker will be the pastor.
JUNE 17 BANDWAGON BAND AT VFW: From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. an outdoor lawn chair event will take place at Post 7573 at 35011 23 Mile in Our Town. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, chips, and entertainment for $10 a person. Pop and water for sale and a cash bar will be available. Incase of inclement weather the event will move into the banquet hall. Our Town is invited. Call 586-725-7100 for details.
JUNE 18 VFW POST 7573 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: Cedar Glen Golf Course at 36860 25 Mile is the site of the outing with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $80 a person which includes playing 18 holes of golf, use of a cart, hotdog, chips and beverage at the turn. Extras include: Vegas hole, longest drive holes, closest to the pin holes and team skin. Later, a steak dinner with two drink tickets back at Post 7573 at 35011 23 Mile in Our Town. For further details please contact Jerry Genso at 313-804-4380, Jim VanTiem at 586-557-4380 or Post 7573 at 586-725-7100.
JUNE 20 THROUGH 26 HAVEN PLACE YOUTH CAMP NEEDS: Gently used t-shirts for Bay-Rama workers, volunteers to serve from 9 a.m. to noon as mission workers, camp leaders from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. the entire week and overnight chaperones for six nights with a flexible schedule. A hot breakfast will be served Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE OFFERED: St. Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul are offering young people two areas of summer camp from the beginning of July through August; for boys and girls, a residential camp for kids 8 to 11 years old and an adventure camp for kids 12 to 14 years old will be available in a safe, fun-filled atmosphere at Camp Ozaman. Children in situations such as foster or kinship care, in economic hardship or a death in the family are invited. Parents and guardians may inquire about the camp to learn details. Questions may be answered at 586-725-1953.
JUNE 26 BAY-RAMA PARADE PARTICIPANTS WANTED: Be in this fantastic parade and enjoy the applause and cheers from an appreciative crowd. The fabulous Bay-Rama Fishfly Parade will be the highlight of the festival in 2022. Following Green Street, from the Dairy Queen to County Line, clowns, bands, cars, bagpipers, cheer groups, along with businesses, churches and anyone who wants to have fun walking the route are welcome. Contact Cheryl Hepp by emailing heppkatz@yahoo.com for an application and instructions or go visit bay-rama.com to learn details.
ABHS CLASS OF 1972 REUNION NEWS: Anchor Bay High School Class of 1972 50th Reunion is being planned for Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Little Camille’s by the Green in Casco. Sept. 9 is the deadline for registration. For details call Eldon Teller at 586-949-6680 or contact Tina by emailing anchorbayreunion@gmail.com. The classes of 1969-1975 are invited to the celebration also. ABHS Tars forever! Mark the calendar and be there!
NB LIONS SELLING BUTTONS: To support maintenance of Our Town’s glorious flag, the Lions have flag buttons available at $2 each. Find them at The Pink House, New Baltimore Civic Club, New Baltimore City Hall and The Town Pump Bar. Pick up a bunch and pass them out to others.
REMEMBER BOTTLE/CAN COLLECTION: On Saturdays take clean and empty containers to Champion Health Club at 33089 23 Mile in Chesterfield Township from 10 a.m. to noon. The New Baltimore Lions Club thank you for your kindness as they continue their support of Leader Dogs for the Blind and sending children without sight to summer camp.
AUGUST YARD SALE ITEMS NEEDED: The weekend of Aug. 11 through 13 is the Thumb Sale, a huge sale that begins at the tip of Michigan’s thumb and follows the shorelines of Lake Huron, the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair and ends in Our Town. The grounds of Our Town’s City Hall will be the site of the local sale with proceeds benefiting the New Baltimore Lions Club Relay for Life team. To donate to the local sale there are three drop-off sites in Our Town. Please leave your donations at the garage or on the porch of 36670 Poplar Dr., 51500 Bedford and 53540 Grace. Thank you!
To report news about your service organization, call Bette Carrothers at 586-725-8051 or email her at wgcmusicbjc@webtv.net.
