Published: October 26, 2009 07:05 am      

Community Newsmakers: 10/26/2009

Eric Dubord and Bryan Ferguson have been promoted to lieutenants with the Glen Lake Fire Department. Both men have been employed full time as EMT-firefighters with the department since April 2007. The Glen Lake Fire Department provides services to Glen Arbor and Empire townships.

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The Oct. 19 Fall Festival at Timber Ridge Resort raised more than $6,000 in cash, a number of food donations and a 10 percent match of proceeds by Save-a-Lot Food Stores. Income from the event will be used to help stock the Father Fred Foundation's food pantry.

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Melanie White was named the 2009 Woman of Achievement by the Elk Rapids Business and Professional Women. She was honored at the association's state meeting in Battle Creek Oct. 24. White has held several offices in the BPW and been active on several committees. She's a licensed practical nurse, a member of the Elk Rapids Order of Eastern Star and the Elk Rapids Lions Club.