FLASHBACKS: Huron buzzer beater defeats Posen
10 years ago– February 11, 1993
Huron junior Greg Eldridge averaged just over one point per game going into a contest against Posen, and had 17 points for the season. Eldridge came up with the two biggest points of his season as the Hurons nipped the host Vikings, 39-37. Eldridge grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back in the basket, barely beating the buzzer.
Rogers City Area School officials were taking a look at drop-off and pick-up procedures which were implemented three weeks prior at the local elementary and high school buildings. Many parents had been grumbling about the changes, which school officials admitted were making drop-offs and pick-ups inconvenient. The changes were implemented in an attempt to create safer conditions. According to the changes, cars were prohibited from entering the lot between the two school buildings from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. They also could not deliver students inside the U-shaped drive in front of the elementary school during that half-hour period.
Eric Rose of Onaway was appointed superintendent/manager of the Presque Isle County Road Commission. He succeeded Willard Schaedig, who retired the first of the year, after 32 years in the position. Art Bruning caught a five foot, eight inch, 88 pound sturgeon with a 32-inch girth at Black Lake.
15 years ago– February 11, 1988
Winter homecoming for Rogers City High School was announced. In a school election, Bill Bruning and JoAnna Haselhuhn were selected as the homecoming king and queen. Senior class representatives were Charlotte Kaszubowski and Steve Spomer, while Nicole Erickson and Chad Dietz were chosen from the junior class. Selected from the sophomore class were Mary Jo McDonald and Chris Dembny, and representing the freshmen were Bobbi Jo Crawford and Bob Kelly. Spirit week included favorite person day, girls? and boys? hush day, farmer, toga, and orange and black day.
Rose Kobel Frost began her position as director of the Presque Isle District libraries February 1. She was preparing to initiate new programs and find more space for the library.
40 years ago– February 14, 1963
It just wasn?t Rogers City?s day at the Central U.S. Ski Association?s regional championship meet. The three local entries, Kim Wirgau, Gary Pietsch and Barbara Draper, all took tumbles on the icy slopes of Nub?s Nob. Gary fell in the first run to wind up far behind, Kim fell in the second run and placed 14th and Barb hit a gate on the second run, loosening a ski binding. On the second day, though, Gary won his first medal by capturing third place in the downhill event in Class IV boys. Draper took fourth place in Downhill and 5th in Giant Slalom in Class I girls.
The Post Office Department was seeking competitive bids for a building to house its local postal operations. Under the department?s rental program, a contract was to be awarded to the bidder who will provide a building suitable to the department?s needs. Interior space of 700 square feet was desired.
One of Rogers City?s well-known business places was to change hands when William Gapske takes over as the new owner of Kane?s Market, which he purchased from G. J. Kane. Gapske had been employed at the market for 26 years. He plans no change at the First Street business, which will be known as ?Gapske?s Market.?
Rogers City?s first annual speed skating championships were deemed a success. A large crowd composed of people of all ages was on hand, in their vehicles and on the rink, to watch the running of the various events. More than 125 boys and girls entered the races.
