http://www.record-eagle.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:50:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_318215035.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_318215035.html The "Give It Away Now" food drive, spearheaded by the Life Teen Underground Youth Group, provided an opportunity for two local parishes to work together as one Catholic family to feed the hungry in the community. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:10:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_306071027.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_306071027.html Annabelle Stachnik is a third-grader at the Grand Traverse Academy and her friend, Anna Jackson, is a second-grader. The two share the same homeroom. When Annabelle received an invitation to Anna's seventh birthday party, Annabelle's mom, Alaina Stachnik, was so impressed that Anna asked her guests to consider making a donation to a local food pantry instead of giving her gifts. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_304210046.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_304210046.html The Thistledown Shoppe, the wee shoppe with a big heart in Suttons Bay, is sponsoring a community project to help children fight the winter chill. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:55:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_299065543.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_299065543.html The Traverse Bay Sunrise Rotary Club initiated its signature project "Backpacks for Kids" in 2004 and since then the program has provided more than 6,400 backpacks to students in Traverse City Area Public Schools. This year, the club donated 1,300 fully supplied backpacks. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:00:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_291080235.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_291080235.html The Cherryland Post 2780 VFW Ladies' Auxiliary in Traverse City is asking the community's help to make a difference. The auxiliary is collecting canned goods and dry goods for the Goodwill Inn. Donations may be dropped off at the VFW Post, 3400 Veterans Drive, through Oct. 23, which is VFW "Make a Difference Day." (Plus more good news from around the region.) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:05:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_285070550.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_285070550.html The leaves are just starting to change colors, which means that Jack Frost and Old Man Winter aren't far behind. Radio Station KHQ and Skilled Manufacturing of Traverse City want to make sure area children are protected against the winter elements and have kicked off their third annual KHQ/Skilled Manufacturing Cares of Kids Coat Drive. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:20:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_276192137.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_276192137.html The annual Father Fred Foundation fall garage sale was a lot of hard work that paid off with record-setting proceeds of more than $25,000. The Traverse City Rotary sold a total of $4,505 in raffle tickets to help its campaign to end polio all over the world. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:20:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_271072022.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_271072022.html Longtime Traverse City resident Ardie Haughn got a birds-eye view of East Grand Traverse Bay as a gift for her 80th birthday. Ardie's birthday was Aug. 18, but because of weather delays she soared over East Bay on Aug. 30 on her first parasailing adventure. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:05:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_262200631.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_262200631.html As Julie Smith was crawling to the grass after falling off her bike, a lady in a big dark SUV stopped and asked if she needed help. By that time Julie had realized that her ankle was badly broken and admitted that, yes, she certainly could use help. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:10:56 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_257071105.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_257071105.html Residents at Glen Eagle Retirement Community work all year making knitted and crocheted items for Operation Christmas Child, but exhausted their yarn supply and need help to refill their cupboard so they can continue. The group would welcome any yarn donations so they can keep creating scarves, hats, mittens, finger puppets, purses and more. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:55:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_248205547.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_248205547.html The Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association's Community Outreach Committee, co-chaired by Amanda Rommell of Tiny Bubbles Charters, and Christine Murphy of the Frankfort Tackle Box, organized a twilight charter fishing adventure to thank 27 volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:15:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_243071718.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_243071718.html Those who drive past Barbara McCann's Northport home on M-22 often comment on how nice her yard looks. Even though she invites them to stop, few take her up on the offer. Barbara's gardens, along with those of four other Northport residents, were on display during the second Northport Garden Tour. (Plus more good news from around the region.) Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:50:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_234195146.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_234195146.html Its never too late to say thank you. Josette Hoch of Kingsley wrote to thank the woman who helped her husband at the scene of an automobile accident two days before Christmas 2008 by providing comfort when no one else was there for him. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:15:55 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_229071623.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_229071623.html Lynn Watson of Traverse City likes to take risks and has always wanted to try skydiving. The 68-year-old recently got her wish. "This is something I've wanted to do all my life, plus I have a very tolerant husband who's used to the craziness," Lynn said. (The rest of this story, plus more good news from around the region.) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:46:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_220194108.html http://www.record-eagle.com/stephaniebeach/local_story_220194108.html Stacey Smith of Williamsburg, her four children, her mother, her brother and his fiancee visited Elberta Beach on Lake Michigan recently to celebrate Stacey's mother's birthday. Although it was cold, the waves were big and looked like fun so Stacey's 14-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter were playing in the waves. They got pulled out too far and when the wind shifted the waves became huge.