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Voiture 181
Cliff
Rose gave a five hundred dollar scholarship, to be used for their Nursing
education to Stacy Weberling-Kik and Krisie Uphold.
Pictured are Cliff Rose, Stacey Weberling-Kik, Arcadia Clinical Services Supervisor,
Amanda Seay, Krisie Uphold and Paul rose.
2009
2010
Cliff
Rose presenting the Salvation Army a check for $100 to help feed the poor and
other unfortunate people in 2009.
and again in 2010 to Sammantha Denton.
2009
2010
Cliff
Rose presenting a check for $100 to Elaine Humsicker for Haven of Rest to help
the homeless Vets,
women and children in need of food and
clothing 2 years in a row
Voiture 997
Voiture
997 holds an indoor BB gun Turkey Shoot on 2-7-10
Voiture 1153
Voiture
1153 presents a certificate of appreciation to Ray Cordrey of Buck and
Equipment Co. for their donation of parts for their train. Also pictured are Ray Caupoch and Andrew
Vebenstad.
Voiture 1536
In
June, 2009, along with other Veterans Groups in the Lapeer, Michigan, area,
Voiture 1536 was approached by a lady who had been a care provider to a
veteran, Stephen Gilbert. She had found among his things a grave marker plaque
and wanted to see if any of the Veterans groups would help to have it
installed.
Chef
De Gar, Wayne Jacobs contacted other Veterans Organizations in the Lapeer
County area for help.
On September 22, 2009,
the plaque was put in its proper place. With other Veterans Organizations, a
proper ceremony was held.
BUT THE REST OF THE STORY
••••••
While
at the cemetery, Chef De Gar, Wayne Jacobs noticed an old Civil War cannon
which was broken on its base and in much need of repair. Again, Mr. Jacobs was
able to organize other Veterans Groups and the Township Management to have the
cannon fixed and a new memorial dedicated.
The
picture attached shows the result of his effort along with the cooperation of
the VFM, Veterans of Viet Nam~ American Legion, Young Marines and the
Auxiliaries of each of those groups.
On
Armed Forces Day we had the Dedication of a New Veteran's Memorial which
included a Fly Over from Selfridge Air Base of two A 10's.
This
is a completely new Veteran's Memorial with walls for future remains of
Veterans to be interred and benches for people to spend time and visit.
Never too late!
PG Mel Heath was given a gentleman’s
wreck at Voiture 1536 Lapeer on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Mel is 91 years old and a proud patriot. He regularly participates in parades around
Lapeer County as well as around his winter home in Florida. Though he no longer walks the parade routes,
he can always catch a ride in a Jeep or Hummer.
Now he proudly rides the Voiture 1536 train.
Mel
is still able to wear his original uniform.
He jokes that when he unpacked his uniform years ago, he was a bit
discouraged as he had more wrinkles than his uniform.
Mel
served with General Patton in the 3rd Army, 257 Field Artillery
Battalion.
This
plaque was found in Stephen Gilbert’s closet by his care taker Peggy Snow 4
years after his death.
She had tried to get help getting it placed from the Veteran Affairs Office,
but they said they did not have the funds.
Earlier this year she contacted the Veteran Organizations in Lapeer County for
help. Two days latter Wayne Jacobs,
Chef de Gare of V-1536 was the first but not the last to contact her. He took the plaque and said that he would
make
all the arrangements. On September 22,
2009 the plaque was put in its proper place.
Joining V-1536 in the ceremony
where: American Legion Post 16, VFW and Auxiliary Post 4139, VFW Post 135, VVA
Chapter 287, American Legion Post 321.
Voiture 1288
2010 UP Wreck
The Menominee County Voiture 1288 was host for the UP Wreck
held at the Carney-Nadeau American Legion Club Room
Louis
Oberle, Past Grand Chef de Train UP, Mike Hemeker, 3rd District Cheminot,
David Bunch, Grand Child Welfare Directeur, Dave Webb, Grand Chef de Train,
James Wash, Chef de Gare Voiture 1288, Bill Hafeman, Grand Organizer UP.
V-
1288 presents the Grand Village of the year award to the Village of Carney
Board.
Pictured L-R Ted Perron, Village Board Member; Betty Neece, Village Board
Member; Dennis Spahar, Village Board President
George Maciejewski, Village Board Member and V-1288; Marcel Chartre, Chef de
Gare V-1288, and Bill Hafeman, V-1288.
Chef de Gare, Mercel Chartre presents Frank Rodman the Wise
Shoun award.
Also pictured are George Maciejeski, Lyle Gearhart, and Bill Hafeman.
Shown here L-R is Dan Jenkins, V-
1288, Frank Rodman, Public Relations officer V-1288 accepting the 2009 Laverne
Eccleston award as the Voiture Local for excellence in promotion 40&8
programs and fostering effective communication with the community during the
year. Marcel Chartre, Chef de Gare, Bill
Hafeman, Past Grand Chef de Train U.P. and Leroy Sjoholm, Correspondant V-1288
Manominee County Voiture 1288 is
having a ticket raffle with proceeds for the Nurses Training Program. 17 girls will be going to college this fall
with Voiture 1288’s scholarships. Shown
in the photo is L-R Lyle Gearhart, Commissar Intendant of 1288 purchasing a
raffle ticket from Marcel Chartre, Chef de Gare of 1288 and Leroy Sjoholm,
Correspondant of 1288. Only 125 tickets
are being sold at $100 each. A meal will
be served on Saturday October 3rd when the winning ticket will be
drawn.
Menominee County Voiture #1288 of the
Michigan 40 Et 8 announces
scholarship winners for Nurses Training for
the 2009 Year.
For many years the
Menominee County 40 Et 8, Fraternal Veterans Organization, has provided
scholarships for students attending college to become nurses. These
scholarships are for four years and total $1,500.00. Many students from
Monominee County have received these scholarships and many are nurses today.
The Menominee County 40 Et
8 has less than 40 members and have provided money for youth sports. Club
members are all members of the American Legion and war era veterans. It has
long been our goal to support as many scholarships as we can afford.
This
years winners are:
James Newlin, Stephenson High School
James will be attending
Bay College for Nursing. He states that, "Growing up I have always found
medicine to be fascinating. I have decided over the past few years that I want
to take the passion I have for medicine and put it into reality by going into
Nursing." During his years at Stepenson High School, James has been
involved in many extra curricular activities. He was a starter on the Varsity
Basketball Team and has done an excellent job of managing both athletics and
academics. James truly exemplifies a student-athlete.
Megan Kleiman, Bark River Harris High School
Megan plans on attending
Bay College of Nursing to obtain a RN Degree and then transferring to a larger
University to eventually obtain a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. She
has been dually enrolled at Bay College for the past two years where she
already has earned 17 credits. Megan states, "I've always known that I
wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but the decision to become a
nurse came only last year at the end of my Junior year." Megan has earned
the title of Class Valedictorian while being very involved in community service
organizations and clubs throughout her High School years at Bark River Harris.
As a Junior Megan attended American Legion Auxiliary Girls' State where she was
elected Mayor. For the past four years Megan has had many accomplishments on
both the Basketball and Volleyball courts and she has learned as an athlete to
give and earn respect. With all of the academic studies, the athletic programs,
Community Service Projects, Megan has still found time to work up to 20 hours a
week. I know she will make a fine Nurse.
Cassandra Herres, Stephenson High School
Cassandra comes highly
recommended by her teachers to become a Nurse and has earned the respect of
many as an athlete, in school organizations and in the classroom. Cassandra
states, "I have always wanted to be a Nurse ever since she was little.
Helping people is one of my passions, I just love doing it. I like being a
helping hand, and Nursing is a great way to use my talents and help others when
they are sick and needy." I had the opportunity to meet Cassandra by
accident the other day in the office at Stephenson, she does not know me, and
my first impression of her was, wow, what a Great people person. Her people
skills are outstanding and she has the qualities and academic abilities to
become great in what ever she chooses and I'm glad she has decided to become a
Nurse.
The Officers and Members
of the Menominee County 40 et 8 would like to congratulate the winners of these
Scholarships and hope that this will help in a small way to achieve your goal
of becoming a Nurse.
Jerry Lynch
Chairman Nurses Training
Menominee County 40 et 8
Shown
here are the newly elected officers of the Menominee County Voiture 1288
L-R Lyle Gearhart, Commissaire Intendandt, Marcel Chartre Chef de Gare, Leroy
Sjoholm Correspondant
Voiture 1002
The voitures
of 1002 have the Blue Goose back on the road after about 5 years. I am sending
this from this past weekend. Pictured are Past Chef Jim Wheeler, Mike
Vigilante, Current Chef Ron Runyan, Past Chef Charlie Head and new member to
1002 Don Howard.