Items are listed in this section free of charge and are not intended for business use. Call 248-2258 to place an announcment. See page 4 for the next deadline.
Fisher-Price tandem stroller (two seats), used only one summer. Excellent condition. $40 or best offer. Call 248-3036.
Bay Mills Health Center physicians leaving
Dr. Stevens and Dr. Hicks will leave the Bay Mills Health Center this June to return to their New York hometown. They will be replaced by Dr. Caldwell DO. Wendy Jamros, family nurse pratictioner, will remain at the health center. There will be no disruption in medical services.
Traditional crafts, goods needed for Soo Locks Festival Heritage Days slated for June 26
The Downtown Development Authority and River of History Museum is hosting a Heritage Day event during the Soo Locks Festival. The Heritage Day event will take place on the River of History Museum Lawn on Saturday, June 26.
Vendors that specialize in traditional crafts and goods are encouraged to participate in this event. This family fun event will help to educate our community and tourists about our past history through hands on displays that show how crafts and goods were made in our historic past.
Cash prizes will be available for participating artist and crafters.
Those interested in participating in the Soo Locks Festival Heritage Days may contact the River of History Museum at 906-632-1999 to register.
Fun stuff at food coop
Beautiful Leaf Food Cooperative of Sault, Mich., is made up of local residents, from both sides of the border, who want more organic and vegetarian selection, special selections for those with food allergies and access to special foods like Asian spices. The coop also has the ability to purchase non-grocery items such as personal care products, cleaning products, fun stuff like beeswax candles and incense, and even kitty litter.
Beautiful Leaf Food Cooperative is always looking for new members. The joining fee is $10 and members pay $10 per year to help out with expenses. Members meet once a month to pick up their purchases at Northern Transitions in the Sault.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the local food coop can contact Deb Kobes, 906-635-1886 or Jennifer Dale, 906-248-3455.
VFW Raffle Winners
April 27 winners are Jim Owens of Brimley winning the $100 draw and Glenna Maki, also of Brimley, winning $25. May 4 winners were Don Sampson of Ionia, Mich., taking the $100 prize and Connie Hill of Brimley winning $25. May 11 winners are Jim Owens of Brimley, again being drawn for the $100 prize, and Gary Savoie of Rudyard taking the $25 drawing.
Next Women's Group May 25 at senior center
Please join the women's group Tuesday, May 25 at 5 p.m. at the Armella B. Parker Senior Center. Bring a friend! Refreshments to be served. Call Joyce at 248-3204.
“Fun Funds” at GFS Marketplace
The Ojibwe Charter School Parent/Teacher Organization and Gordon Food Service (GFS) in Sault Ste. Marie are teaming up to bring you “Fun Funds,” a fundraising program to raise valuable dollars for school activities. GFS will send Ojibwe Charter School a monthly rebate check based on a percentage of purchases by members during the month.
This program is open to the public and no membership fee is required. All you have to do is visit GFS in Sault Ste. Marie and tell them you want to enroll in “Fun Funds” to benefit the Ojibwe Charter School PTO and start shopping.
Books available at the BMCC Library
The following books are now available at the Bay Mills Community College Library: Light This Candle; Eats, Shoots and Leaves; Alexander Hamilton; The State Boys Rebellion; Founding Mothers; The Sexy Years; The Confessions of Max Tivoli; The Sleeping Father; The Known World (2004 Pulitzer Prize); Ten Big Ones; The Pearl Diver; Middlesex (2003 Pulitzer Prize); Therapy; The Narrows; The Bone Parade; Odd Thomas; Islands; The Man Who Walked Between/Towers (Caldecott Medal); Tale of Despereaux (Newberry Medal); Princess in Pink; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants; Spiderwick-Field Guide; Spiderwick-The Seeing Stone; The Slippery Slope.
Babysitting course
Healthy Start along with other departments in the Community is starting plans for the summer babysitting course. Tentative plans are for the third week in August. Watch for further announcements. Instruction will be provided to adolescents 11 and up. Call Joann or Gina for details, 248-3204.
Attention All Bike Riders
The Bay Mills Safe Kids Coalition will not hold a bike rodeo this year. In conjunction with May's Safe Bike Month, the Coalition will display information on safe riding and bicycle helmets in the Bay Mills Medical Center's lobby area.
With all this information available, the Bay Mills Law Enforcement has agreed to work with the Coalition to issue “tickets” to all young people who are seen wearing their helmets.
Each ticket will enable the responsible bike rider a chance to win a new bike in a drawing to be held in August. The more tickets issued to each rider, the better chance there is of winning a bike.
For more information, please contact Healthy Start Nurse Joann LeBlanc at 248-5527.
Important Optical Services Information
Anyone having an eye appointment, PLEASE READ YOUR LETTERS.
Anyone wishing to make an eye appointment may do so by calling either Donelda (Tweek) or Dawn at 248-3204, ext. 3166 or 3153. When you call, please leave your phone number so they can call you back.
Those who are, or who have children, on Medicaid can call for their own appointments. We cannot put you on the appointment list.
Anyone can go to any eye doctor they wish without going through Dawn or Tweek, but, you must call Dawn for a voucher before you see the doctor — you will not get a voucher after your appointment date.
Bake Sale
The Friday after every payday, the Bay Mills Pow Wow Committee will hold a bake sale at the Ellen Marshall Memorial Health Center. Donations of baked goods are welcome. All proceeds benefit the 13th Annual Bay Mills Honoring Our Veterans Competition Pow Wow.
For more information, call Angie Johnson at 248-3241, ext. 1106.
Fish Fry to benefit Carrick and Amo May 21
A fish fry fundraiser to help Stephanie Carrick and Joel Amo attend the Down Under International Sport Games in Australia will be held Friday, May 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Brimley High School cafeteria. Cost is $7 per person, 5 and under eat free.
Brimley High School Drama Class to presemt play May 22
The Brimley High School Drama Class will present “Fast Train to the Poor House,” by Kenneth Staley, on Sat., May 22 at 7 p.m. in the Brimley High School Old Gymnasium. Admission will be $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students.
Soo Theatre Project to hold flea market May 22
In order to help fund the renovation of the historic Soo Theatre in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, the Soo Theatre Project, Inc., will hold a flea market on Sat., May 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations may be dropped off to the Theatre's retail space between 9 a.m. and noon.
Free Senior Health & Fitness Day May 26
Join us for, “Activity … A Choice You Can Live With” Senior Health and Fitness Day to be held Wednesday, May 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center, Two Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. This event is FREE and is open to the public. Presentations on health, fitness, and physical activity will be offered by local health experts. Health screenings, fitness assessments, and physical activity demonstrations will be offered. Breakfast will be served. For more information and to register contact Karen at the Sault Tribe Wellness Program 635-7465, ext. 51003.
Next Well Woman May 26
Call the Bay Mills Medical Center, 248-5527, to schedule an appointment from May 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Next Well Man Clinic June 2
Call the Bay Mills Medical Center, 248-5527, to schedule an appointment for June 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cooking Classes
Bay Mills Commodity Food Program and Nutrition Education will host a series of cooking classes to be held at the commodity food building.
Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cooking: May 27 at 11 a.m.
Cooking for One and Food Safe-ty: June 23 and June 28 at 11 a.m.
We will have lots of food, fun and prizes!
Benefit Softball Tournament May 29, 30
A softball tournament benefiting Diane Kinney will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 and 30, at the Bay Mills ballfield. All level division players are welcome. There will be a Home Run Derby, and a beer stand and concessions will be available. The three home run rule will be in effect, and no Miken Ultra II bats will be permitted. The registration fee is $100 per team. To register, contact Jim Shaw at 906-248-3872, Tony Leapley at 906-248-2356 or Andrea Kinney at 906-248-2376.
Mt. Pleasant's Ziibiwing Center holds expo May 29 & 30
Honoring the Artists Expo, May 29 & 30 — Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways. Artists from all of North American gave generously of their time and skill to contribute to the Diba Jimooyung permanent exhibit. Please come and meet these artists who will be demonstrating and selling their work at the new Ziibiwing Center. Black ash baskets, beadwork, sculpture, paintings and more. Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways, 6650 E Broadway, Mt. Pleasant. The events and promotion coordinator can be reached at 989-775-4744.
Ken Hatfield Watercolor Exhibit on display thru May 30
The watercolor paintings of Ken Hatfield will be on display in the Alberta House Arts Center Mini Gallery until May 30. Many of the paintings were completed on site within 50 miles of Tuscon, Ariz., using a small watercolor kit with a 4- by 6-inch pad. Others were painted in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula. Alberta House is open Tuesday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is located at 217 Ferris Street in Sault Ste. Marie, just off Portage Avenue behind the VFW Hall. The center can be reached at 906-635-1312 or 906-632-9075.
Last Tuesday of each month: WIC office at Bay Mills
The WIC office will be at the Armella B. Parker Senior Center on the last Tuesday of each month. Call 635-3572 for an appointment.
For more information, please contact Joan Jerman at the Department of Recreation and Health Promotion 248-3241 ext. 3119.
ARMCHAIR EXERCISE — Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30a.m., Waishkey Center Gym. Improving Circulation, Flexibility and Strength is Important and Possible Regardless of Age. The Exercises We do Will Lessen Back and Leg Strain because They are Performed Sitting Down. Elders, Join Us for this Safe and Enjoyable Exercise. This class is free and open to the public.
AEROBICS — Monday and Wednesday 11:30-12:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 4:45-5:45 p.m., Waishkey Center Gym. Registration and Program Fee Required.
Call Lance Teeple at the Cultural Center, Apt. 7 on the BMCC campus, at 248-5852 for more information.
Due to bereavement, the Dorothy Sam workshop will be rescheduled later on in the Fall.
Cultural Committee — The Cultural Committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Bay Mills courtroom. Community welcome.
The following field trips will be offered through the Little Traverse Conservancy this spring. The trips are open to the public and offered at no charge unless otherwise indicated. Pre-registration is requested by calling 231-347-0991.
May 22 — Forest Management and Nature Preserves, McCune Nature Preserve, Saturday, May 22, 1-3 p.m.
June 12 — Bike to Oden Fish Hatchery, Saturday, June 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. noon (arrive before 9).
The Little Traverse Conservancy was established in 1972 as a non-profit land conservation organization working in five counties: Emmet, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Chippewa, and Mackinac. Its mission is to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas, and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment.
  
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