11/26/2025
The white-headed bald eagle is swooping around Tibbit’s Landing, even as dark skies surround us and the prediction is for snow on this Thanksgiving weekend. There’s only about 9 hours daylight per day, and the November wind and rain has knocked down all but a few oak leaves. Has anyone else noticed how huge they are this year? It’s an always changing season in the north.
Hunters are still venturing out into the woods, looking for that last elusive buck. Many bucks were taken this year, but we are still not up to last year’s 33 total. Bucks since last report and their points were harvested by guest Greg Caldwell – 5, Earl Sowers – 8, Josh Delecki – 10, Tom Taylor – 8, Lanny Cotner – 6, and Brandon Rumble – 7. Does taken since last report include Aaron Jones, Camden Jones, Jason Ellis, Shawn Wikelius, Ken Droomer on state land, Lanny Cotner, Michael Larson, Jon Geister, guest Dylan Kamph, and Bob Kowaleski.
The Ladies Auxiliary is seeking donations for our larger community. Please help if you can; the need is great! At the Ranch House lobby door are bins for hygiene and food products, which will be distributed at the Caring Place, the Atlanta schools, New Beginnings in Hillman, the Courtesy Club in Onaway, and the Department of Health and Human Services for Montmorency County. Also in the Ranch House is the Christmas tree with names of those who could use a helping hand this season. Take a cut-out off the tree, buy items, and return them wrapped for your chosen person with the tag attached to it. This is the season for giving and Thanksgiving!
The Canada Creek Regional Foundation would like to thank all who participated in the fundraising raffle for the Hunters’ Roundup. The raffle winners were Ron Crawford, first place, for the ebike, trailer, and Jay’s gift certificate, Jamil Mansour, second prize, for the kayak and Jay’s gift certificate, and Derrick Vanluken, third, for a $250 Jay’s gift certificate. This charity is run by volunteers, with all net proceeds supporting the Canada Creek Watershed.
The Ranch House has a newly renovated suite ready for members and their guests! Included are 925 square feet, with a view of Lake Geneva and accommodation for six people. Two bedrooms, smart TV, living room furniture, and dining with kitchenette will make you feel at home! Call the front desk for reservations.
Montmorency County is forming VOAD (Volunteer Organization Active in Disaster) through the Office of Emergency Management, holding an informative meeting on December 4 at 6 p.m. at Atlanta Senior Center. Discussion will include preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in the event of disasters like the ice storm we had, or any other type. All interested are invited to attend.
We hope we never have another ice storm, but winter is coming, when the snowmen and snowwomen rejoice and have a snowball! But if you see a snowman in August around here, he is either lost or a puddle. Peace and happiness this season!