Monocle Lake Times: July 2014

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: [email protected]

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Editor: Autumn Eles

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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!!!