Monocle Lake Times: July 2014
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This month I interviewed Monocle Lake resident
Jimmy Claxton, whose cabin is at 1844 S. Monocle
Lake Rd. Jimmy has been coming to Monocle Lake
since he was a little boy in the late 60’s and 70’s, to
visit his uncle’s cabin. Jimmy said his favorite
memories of Monocle Lake are spending weekends
with his family and friends, and having the Annual Regatta. Jimmy
works as an engineer for Ford Motor Company and recently returned
from Mexico City, which has a population of 20 million! He lived there
for three years while he taught new engineers his trade. Jimmy said he
liked the weather in Mexico because it was 85 degrees nearly every
day. He also liked being surrounded by mountains, palm trees, and
tropical birds, and said that he enjoyed the kind, hard-working people,
and the food. However, while he was there he missed his family,
friends, and home near Detroit. You will probably see Jimmy this sum-
mer out on the lake entertaining others on his pontoon boat. Jimmy
says “I like being out here because of all the nice people.”
Getting to Know Your Neighbor: Jimmy Claxton By: Autumn Eles
The Monocle Lake Times
June 2014 Edition
Vol. 1, No. 2
SUMMER By: Joanne Arbic
The land was once covered in snow and ice.
But that’s behind us so let’s celebrate!
The water may still be chilly, but that does not stop us; summer
is for swimming!
The weather is warm.
Throw on some shorts.
The animals are out, you should be too!
The harsh winter is gone, that does not mean
you are too.
2014 Regatta Discussed
By: Jon Carlisle
There has been talk of resurrecting
the Monocle Lake Regatta in one
form or another. Talk among several
Lakers recently resulted in a plan for
a pre-regatta gathering on Friday,
Aug. 8, at Jimmy Claxton's cabin,
and a day of sailing and fun on the
Cove beach on Saturday, Aug. 9.
The Regatta, initially known as the
Monocle Lake Two-Moon Regatta,
began in 2000 and was held annually
for 12 years, but interest waned and
the event was not on the calendar in
2013.
(Editor’s note: I have a feeling that
the pirates are going to win this
year!)
SCOTCHEROOS! By: Cheryl Arbic
2 Cups Karo Light Syrup (or Maple Syrup)
2 Cups Sugar
Heat and dissolve in double boiler over me-dium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add: 2 Cups of Peanut Butter.
Mix till creamy. Add: 1 Box of Rice Krispies and mix well. Press into greased 9 x 13 pan. Cool in fridge.
Topping: 1 Cup Chocolate Chips and 1 Cup Butterscotch Chips. Gently melt and mix in microwave, then spread over cooled pan mixture.
Cool, Cut, Eat… YUM!!!
They say dogs and their owners tend to look alike. Can you
match these Monocle Lake dog owners with their pups?
A: Alma Potts 1: Pedro
B: Steve Kois 2: Jilly
C: Lori Innes 3: Oreo and Nisha
D: Brian Motyka 4: Lola
E: Jon Carlisle 5: Jake and Marley
F: Jon and Chris Ermatinger 6: Fanny
G: Maureen and Todd Adams 7: Madison and Gunner
H: Allen Hipps 8: Maisy and Mudbud
I: Dennis Parrish 9: Leroy
JoJo’s Jokes By: Joanne Arbic
Q: Why don’t cows have any money?
A: Because the farmers milk them dry!
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Q: Knock, knock. Person: Who’s there?
A:nswer: Boo. Person: Boo who?
Answer: Don’t cry, it’s only a joke!
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Q: Why do opossums hang upside down?
A: So they can throw up!
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Q: What’s wrong with math teachers?
A: They have too many problems!
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Q: Why was 6 afraid of 7?
A: Because 7 8 9!
Jon and Barb Carlisle, who live at 1818 South
Monocle Lake Rd., are building a 24x26ft garage. It is going to be two
stories tall. They hope to have it done by September. They are build-
ing it with the help of Elgon Ellis, who is a cement layer, and their
daughter Katie. Jon said they are building the garage because they are
planning on living up here full time, so they will need it for cars and
storage. So, if you live near Jon and Barb’s house and you hear a lot of
banging going on, it is for the garage.
Construction Zone
Monocle Lake’s very own Lilli Kelgar, age 11, is
pictured here
with her friend
and teammate
Aliah Robertson.
Both girls are
members of the
Northern Storm
Aquatic Club,
which is a competitive swim club in Sault, Canada.
Both girls just competed in Ottawa the weekend of
June 27-28th where their relay teams placed 4
times! Lilli, who is the daughter of Tara and Clem
Kelgar and granddaughter of Caroline and Pete
Behling, said she has been swimming for 8 years.
Her qualifying time for this latest meet in the 50
meter freestyle was 32.57 seconds! That is fast,
considering that the current female world record is
held by Germany’s Britta Steffen at 23.73 seconds!
To get to this level of competition the girls said
they practice in the early mornings, for 2 hours
each practice, at least 5 days a week, all year. The
next time you see Lilli on the beach you might want
to think twice before challenging her to a race.
Keep it up Lilli and Aliah! By: Autumn
Sports Headlines
Pictured at right: Jon Carlisle standing in front of the foundation for his new garage.
Have you seen Logan Mikenneth Peake, age 9, practicing baseball in
front of his grandpa Dennis Parrish’s home? That is because Logan is
on the Brimley baseball team. Logan said he has been playing base-
ball for 3 years, and that his favorite position is catcher. Logan said
he also enjoys playing basketball and football, and that his other hob-
bies include playing video games and sleeping.
Have you seen this new sign in our neighborhood? It is in front of Steve and Christine Kois’ home, and they earned it
from the National Wildlife Foundation by “creating a garden space that improves habitat for birds, butterflies, frogs and other wildlife by providing essential elements needed by all
wildlife – natural food sources, clean water, cover, and places to raise young.” -Source NWF
To learn more you can visit www.nwf.org
Address:
13712 W. Lakeview Rd.
Phone: 906-437-1025
Cell: 906-322-6315
E-mail: nodrunner@hotmail.com
(Subject:Attention:Monocle Lake Times)
Editor: Autumn Eles
The Monocle Lake Times Visit us on the web for more articles and updates, and to see the paper in
color!
monoclelaketimes.blogspot.com
Lakers Reunite Lost Boy With Family by: Jon Carlisle
Little 3-year-old Josh was happily reunited with his parents recent Saturday, thanks to the efforts of a couple of Monocle Lakers.
Josh, whose family was camped at the far south end of Monocle Lake Campground, became separated from his sister and disoriented,
and was discovered running north on S. Monocle Lake Road, crying for his father.
Rick Arbic and Jon Carlisle had been standing near the road, discussing Carlisle's garage project with mason Elgon Ellis, when the boy
ran past. Sensing that something was wrong, Arbic chased after the boy while Carlisle rode his bike to the campground to see if he had
been reported missing.
Sure enough, the boy's father was found talking to other campers at the campsite nearest the path that connects the park with S.
Monocle Lake Road. Meanwhile, Arbic quickly caught up to the boy, comforted him and took him into his arms, and was walking
south with him when Carlisle and the boy's father met them on the connecting path.
The father explained that an older sister had been responsible for watching the boy, but they had become separated and the boy ap-
parently panicked.
The boy's family is from Sault, Mich.
Dancing Crane Coffee
House
Serves: Burgers, Hotdogs,
Smoothies, Ice cream, and
Coffee.
Sells: Indian craft items.
Great place to stop with your
kids!
Located at : 12072 W Lakeshore
Dr, Brimley, Michigan 49715
906-248-3387
Lothrop and Sons Fish Market
Hours of operation
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday open from noon-6P.M.
Serves: Fresh and Smoked fish,
Smoked fish dip,
and Fish baskets of Whitefish or Trout
906-248-3756
Rick and Cheryl Arbic invite you to join them for
Sunday services at the Gospel Chapel church at
11:00 a.m. Located on the corner of Lakeshore and
Ranger Road , it is only 5 miles away!
Thank you to the following businesses and people for their sponsorship and donations to help cover the cost of printing this paper. Let them know you
appreciate their support by frequenting their establishments and mentioning you saw their ad or name in the paper.
Thank you for your support!
Dancing Crane Coffee House
Lothrop and Sons Fish Market
North Shore Market
Steve and Chris Noble
David and Mary Lou Weir
Rick and Cheryl Arbic
Kathleen Bernier
Jon and Barb Carlisle
Maureen and Todd Adams
The Sault Evening News (for
donating plastic bags)
North Shore Market
Mon. to Thur. from 8a.m. to 8p.m.
Fri 8a.m. to 10p.m.
Sat. 9a.m. to 10p.m.
Sun. 9a.m. to 6p.m.
906—248—3670 Match The Dog Game Answers. A—2, B—6,
C—1, D—5, E—9, F—4, G—8, H—7, I—3
HAVE A HAPPY
AND SAFE
4th OF JULY!!!
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