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Hey everyone, the Ann Arbor Railroad Retirees gather again, for the 28th year in a row, at the Blaine Township Hall on White Owl Road August 4, to celebrate their years of service in Elberta's unique industry. All are welcome (bring food!), and the Alert encourages younger and
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Agriculture
July 11, 2013 The Parks and Recreation Commission held its July meeting in the Duck's Head this evening because the Library was in use for a rescheduled meeting of the Gilmore Township Board. Gilmore normally meets in the Library on the second Tuesday of the month, but this
GOOD NEWS
Back in December, Alert youth editor Merren Garber interviewed Mabel and Allen Little. Today, June 29, the venerable Elberta couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. UPDATE 6/30/13: Patricia Little, Morris's daughter, wrote on Facebook to say that her mother was called Patsy, and that her grandfather
Agriculture
If you have an idea for a story in this series on the amazing careers of your fellow Elbertians past and present, let us know at elberta.alert@gmail.com. By Pat Moyna My father, Earl Moyna, the Elberta rural-route mail carrier from 1920 to 1953, being a civil-service employee,
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By Mary LinkAl Bryant, a local taphophile (someone who studies gravestones) gave a presentation for the Benzie Genealogical Society monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8. Showing pictures of tombstones of the famous and infamous, including his distant cousin, Clyde Barrow (of Bonnie and Clyde fame), Mr. Bryant explained the symbolism
Community Alert
By Emily Votruba VILLAGE COMMUNITY BUILDING March 21, 2013—Sharyn Bower announced that the County Board of Commissioners would be holding their regular meeting at the Village Community Building on April 16 at 6 pm as part of their tour around the county. The Planning Commission will hold two public