Arenac County veterans learn life-saving efforts

Mobile Medical Response, MMR, Emergency Medical Technicians, EMT, paid a visit to the Arenac County Arenac County Veterans Club, 3221 M-76 in Standish on Thursday, May 2 for training on a new Automated External Defibrillator, AED, recently purchased by the Arenac County Veterans’ Affairs Committee.An AED is a portable device that examines the cardiac rhythm and can give an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm if required.Since they routinely rent out the clubhouse to girl scouts and parties, the veterans’ affairs committee purchased a machine for the clubhouse, using millage revenue, that works for both adults and children.MMR EMTs Jon Fredrickson and Kohli Riggs trained the club members how to use the machine and perform CPR.

Panthers Baseball sweeps Bullock Creek

Standish-Sterling Baseball picked up two statement victories over Bullock Creek at home on May 2, strengthening their Tri-Valley Conference hopes.

DNR asks anglers to report tagged brown trout for new Rifle River study

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking Rifle River and Saginaw Bay anglers to keep an eye out for brown trout with a tag or clip and to report information about these fish as part of a new study.Andy Ernst, a local angler critical to the brown trout study on the Rifle River, mans a fishing boat with a DNR staffer.This spring, the DNR initiated a pilot study to gauge brown trout movement in the Rifle River and their exchange between the river and Saginaw Bay.

SSC Softball drops two to Bullock Creek

The Standish-Sterling softball team played Bullock Creek tight May 2, but ultimately fell 3-4 and 0-4 in the Tri-Valley Blue conference doubleheader.

Restored recreation

State Representative Mike Hoadley of Au Gres recently met with local community leaders to discuss neglect at the Au Gres River Public Access site in Sims Township, as well as impending initiatives to rehabilitate a popular regional recreational destination.Confusion between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Army Corps of Engineers about maintenance responsibilities has resulted in the site’s deterioration over several years, prompting dissatisfied residents to seek action.Last Saturday, May 4, Hoadley invited local leaders to the site at the mouth of the Au Gres River for evaluation, and participated in conversations regarding volunteer efforts to clean up the site and remove debris and overgrowth.

Community fundraiser

Arenac Community Funds, ACF, will hold its 22nd annual golf outing on Friday, May 17, at Knoll View Golf Course, 1010 E.

SSC students make choir history

Cayson Smith and Rachel Raymer have been selected by MSVMA out of 300 singers to participate in an 83 member All-State Honors Choir in East Lansing at MSU on Saturday, May 11.Cayson and Rachel are the first singers in the history of the SSC Choir Program who have advanced on to this level.Natalie Smith, Director of Choirs for Standish-Sterling Central Jr/Sr High School said the two originally auditioned for Regional Honors Choir last fall, where they auditioned for State Honors Choir.  They performed in Grand Rapids at the Devos Hall in January for their State performance. Cayson is a Sophomore and is also involved in Cross Country, Track, FFA, NHS, PALS, and Drama.  Rachel is a Freshman and is also involved in Basketball, NJHS, and Band. They both also sing with their church choir.

Ogemaw Hills Pathway

A good recreational trail keeps one on one’s toes; lulls, perhaps, a wanderer into a sense of detached familiarity but just as easily immerses a traveler in the present moment and place.