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Spending a day at the beach, in shorts and swimming suits, was something many of us did a lot this summer. Who would have thought it would continue into October?

The Link Youth Board on West Helen Street in Newberry will meet Thursday, October 6, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Link.

There will be a fish fry Friday, October 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Newberry Eagles Club on M-28, two miles east of the Newberry intersection. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish or choose from their Friday menu.

State Representative Steven Adamini will hold his monthly Newberry Town Hall meeting Monday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Luce County Courthouse in Newberry.

The Healthy Lifestyles weight loss group will meet Monday, October 10, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mackinac Straits Clinic in Naubinway.

The Portage Township Board will hold a public hearing Monday, October 10, at 7 p.m. in the community building in Curtis, to discuss the dissolution of the South Manistique Lake Improvement Board. This will be followed by a public meeting to discuss the Mackinac County ORV ordinance.

There will be a benefit dinner for June Price, to assist in medical bills not covered by insurance, Friday, October 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, north of Engadine on M-117. Free-will donations will be taken, supplemented by Thrivent for Lutherans. The Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Women’s Missionary League is involved with the fundraiser.

The Luce West Mackinac County Fair Board has space available for immediate winter storage. For information, call (906) 586-9775 in the evening.

Happy birthday to Perry Rosebush October 6, William Haapala October 7, Craig Krause and Jodi Miller October 9, Quiana Pershinske and Louie Oberle October 10, Jennifer Bell and Kendra Dezlak October 11, David Archambeau October 12, Arlee Tobias and Ron Schroeder October 13, Elmer Brown October 14, and Charlie Buckholz October 15.

Happy anniversary to Louie and Krystal Oberle October 7, Charlie and Sheila Fosdick October 8, Bill and Mary Edwards and Rich and Kathy Ocko October 10, Theron and Helen King October 11, and Randy and Lesa Baker October 12.

Columbus Day will be observed Monday, October 10. Christopher Columbus is traditionally honored as the discoverer of America. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain sponsored his voyage in 1492. Columbus set sail August 3 and a New World was sighted October 12.

Sweetest Day is right around the corner, Saturday, October 15. It is celebrated the third Saturday in the month of October. Sweetest Day observance originated in Cleveland in 1922. Herbert Birch Kingston, a philanthropist and candy company employee, wanted to bring happiness into the lives of orphans and shut-ins. With the help of friends, he began to distribute candy and small gifts to the underprivileged. Over the years, Sweetest Day has grown into a time to express love and appreciation to friends.

Bosses’ Day is Sunday, October 16. The beginning of Bosses’ Day dates back to 1958, when Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose the date because it was her father's birthday, who was her boss.

Until next time, take care.