Right here’s a roundup of reports and photographs across the Outdated Mission Peninsula. Received information? Ship it to me – e-mail [email protected] or textual content (231) 590-4715.
Peninsula Market is Hiring. They’re on the lookout for cashiers/stockers, pizza cooks, prep cooks and a bit of every little thing. Quick shifts and lengthy shifts can be found, with a number of flexibility. Highschool age and up (cashiers have to be a minimum of 18), but in addition an important choice for retirees who simply need a couple of hours within the afternoon or night.
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Cease by the shop (14111 Middle Street), fill out a fast software, and line up a time to speak with a supervisor (you’ll seemingly be capable of do this if you’re there). For more information, name the shop, (231) 223-9500. And have you ever seen their snazzy new paint this summer season?
Artwork Truthful In search of Artists. The “Associates of Peninsula Group Library” Annual Artwork Sale is coming proper up on Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There are nonetheless some areas accessible for artists, so if you happen to’re , contact Becky Dykstra for more information and an software – [email protected].
Purchase a Brick. When the brand new Peninsula Group Library was constructed, they included a cool characteristic the place folks may purchase bricks in reminiscence of family members. The bricks had been then positioned across the Kids’s Backyard out again. There are only some occasions a yr (possibly even annually) after they’re that can be purchased, so if you happen to’re , now could be your probability!
Michele Westcott, Bricks Challenge Chair, says they’re at present ordering bricks for 2023, however the deadline is quick approaching on Wednesday, August 23, at 2 p.m. Orders have to be on the library with fee no later than this time. For more information, name the library, (231) 223-7700, or simply cease by the library and fill out a type.
Large Moth Noticed. Jeff Kane (who lives along with his household on the previous Herkner farm on Carpenter Hill – try their web site right here) lately noticed this large moth. He mentioned it’s almost six inches lengthy (!) and is probably going a Carolina Sphinx Moth. What a beautiful moth – like one thing out of a Gene Stratton-Porter novel (which, by the way in which, her historic dwelling in Indiana is on my must-visit listing).
Kathy Hardy Bench Put in. When you’ve hiked the path at Outdated Mission Level Park these days, you’ll have seen a brand new bench honoring Kathy Hardy, my good friend who died tragically in a bicycle accident final fall. Final week, a couple of of us gathered there along with her household to see the bench and honor Kathy with a small ceremony.
I miss her dearly, however will likely be grateful to “spend time along with her” on one of many trails she liked a lot. When you park on the Murray Street Trailhead, take the left path via the woods, then take the primary proper and the bench is down alongside the ridge a few quarter-mile. Relaxation in peace, my good friend.
Updates on Johnny Rokos and Conor Rigan. We’ve been following the journeys of Johnny Rokos (beloved bartender at Peninsula Grill who suffered a stroke earlier within the yr) and Conor Rigan (younger OMPer with a mind tumor) this yr. We’ve excellent news on each!
Johnny’s daughter, Jennifer, took him for a experience to Peninsula Grill, the place he had a good time chatting with everybody and seeing his cat, Large Mo (now in Ardy’s care). Jennifer mentioned she’ll attempt to let folks know after they’ll be out and about, so folks can cease by the Grill and see Roke.
As for Rigan, his mother, Sarah, experiences that his most up-to-date scans had been clear with no proof of illness! “There aren’t any nodules, lesions or something that implies his most cancers has returned or is at present rising. There are a pair linear spots of enhancement that gentle up, however [his doctor] was assured it was nonetheless submit operative surgical scarring/blood product, as they had been current throughout his intraoperative scan again in Might throughout his surgical procedure.” Learn the remainder of Sarah’s report over at their Caring Bridge web page.
Assembly on Constitution Townships. The Peninsula Township Board is internet hosting a particular informational assembly on Sept. 7, 7 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church to debate the thought of the township switching from a “common township” to a “constitution township.” Township attorneys from Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes will likely be current to debate the professionals and cons, and all residents are inspired to attend.
When you can’t make it to the assembly, it is going to be accessible for viewing on the Township’s YouTube channel. Click on right here for information on constitution townships from the Michigan Townships Affiliation, and skim OMP resident Curt Peterson’s opinion piece on the matter right here.
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