Loyalty Day honored in Standish
STANDISH — This year will mark five decades of Loyalty Day being celebrated in Standish. The 50th Annual Loyalty Day Parade has been set for Saturday, April 29 at noon.
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Rotary’s volunteer efforts include student tree donation
Members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish were proud to volunteer during this year’s Saginaw Bay Nature Festival, where they sorted trees and shrubs at the annual Arenac Conservation District tree and shrub sale.
Auction set April 15 at Standish Art Center
STANDISH — Catch the auction fever when the Northeast Michigan Arts Council opens the doors for its 38th annual auction Saturday, April 15 at the Northeast Art Center in Standish (corner of Grove Street Rd. and US-23). Auctioneer Richard Martin, of Chesaning, will call the event, which begins at 10 a.m. sharp.
Hope in spring
There is something to complain about in every season. In the winter we gripe about the snow, in summer it’s hot but it’s too hot, in the spring we have the rain, and the fall, well that’s over in a blink of an eye, isn’t it?
Local students showcase nature through art
989-387-9295 Over 100 pieces of student artwork that highlight nature from the Saginaw Bay region are currently on display for the 8th Annual Saginaw Bay Nature Festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish.
SSC Hosts district robotics tournament
District Event was held at Standish-Sterling Jr./Sr. High School March 16–18. Charged Up, Presented by Haas Game Animation, is the name of the competition game for FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, for 2023.
Relay for Life set in Arenac County
989-387-8929 AU GRES — Relay for Life of Arenac County will host its annual survivor celebration, walk and luminary ceremony event this year on Friday, April 21 from 7–10 p.m. in the Au-Gres Sims School Districts’ multi-purpose room.
Explore state resources
DNR offers off-road accessibility chairs The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, DNR, is currently seeking sponsorship for its track chairs, which enable limited-mobility users to visit areas of state parks that conventional wheelchairs may not be able to access. The off-road, electronic chairs can easily handle trails, snow, sand and even up to 8 inches of water.
Commissioners updated regarding Forest Lake Board
989-387-9295 ARENAC COUNTY — Arenac County Drain Commissioner Larry Davis met with commissioners during a recent meeting of the Arenac County Board of Commissioners. With a draft resolution, Davis provided an update to the ACBC on the status of the formation of the Forest Lake–Lake Level Board.
New veterans’ committee seeks younger veterans
ARENAC COUNTY — The new Veterans’ Affairs Committee has been formed in Standish. Members said their main goals are to help Arenac County veterans as well as reach out to younger veterans throughout the community.