HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

From my very best friend in the whole wide world . . . Direct from the bustling world of Ukiah, California - VOILA - These jack-o-lanterns showcase "my" Kathy's unfettered creative genius; all created free hand from her amazing brain.

Baptists rake on!

Great day of work, fun and fellowship with the folks from Newberry First Baptist Church. 

Members and friends of First Baptist Church awakened Saturday to a frosty morning, and met at the church to rake leaves for those who needed assistance with this yearly chore. 

Afterwards, the crew of rakers met at the local Pizza Hut for lunch and great conversation. A good time was had by all as the photographs below attest. 

Rebuild America Tour bus stops here . . .

A small but enthusiastic crowd greeted the Rebuild America Defeat Obama Tour bus when it pulled into Zellar’s Village Inn in Newberry. Read the story at NewberryFreePress.com. Check out photographs from the event below.

Lloyd Marcus belts out a tune.

Lloyd Marcus encourages the crowd at Zellar's Village Inn.

Those attending the Rebuild America Defeat Obama Tour rally clap along to a patriotic song.

Carol and John Waltman get into the rally.

Diana Nagy struts her stuff.

Andrea Shea King encourages the crowd.

What it's all about - Defeat Obama.

Diana Nagy points to a "Yes, We DID Build It" T-shirt.

Diana Nagy sings a patriotic song she wrote.

Gotta love the shirt.

Andy Surabian tells about what he does for the Tea Party Express.

God Bless America

Newberry Village Council members Charles and Cheryl Withrow strike a pose in front of the tour bus.

Legislators descend on Newberry

Zellar’s Village Inn was abuzz with political speak late last week as the Save Grow Restore Newberry group and the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the area’s 7^th Annual Legislative Luncheon. View photographs below. Read the article at NewberryFreePress.com.

Kevin Vanatta advises luncheon attendees to write questions on index cards provided.

Village President Carol Anderson and Village Manager Beverly Holmes attend the luncheon.

109th District candidate Jack Hubbard talks about his plans for the U.P. and the state of Michigan.

John Kivela, candidate for the 109th House seat, talks about the state budget.

Sen. Tom Casperson talks about the state of affairs in Lansing. 

Newberry High School students get an up-close looks at politics.

State Senators Tom Casperson and Howard Walker listen as questions are asked.

Those attending the luncheon listen attentively as Sen. Tom Casperson fields a question about "the bridge."

Car club rolls through Newberry

A-h-h-h the joys of living on Newberry Avenue. 

Yesterday a group of folks from West Branch drove through town and I had the amazing luck to be mowing the yard when they did. 

Fortunately they stopped at Pickleman's Petro to refuel and stopped across the street from our house to wait for one another. They are so very cool - especially the Mustang convertible, which was my favorite. Here you'll find photographs of all the cars that members of Rods and Relics car club drove in their U.P cruise. Enjoy!