It was a happy group that gathered for a photo after the karaoke winners announcement. From left, DeeDee Galesk, applause meter judge, Jan Kelly and Rick Preister, third place; Ed Delacruz, first place and Jerry Winans, second. Winans provided complimentary karaoke for the evening through his Smiley Day Karaoke service.
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A near capacity crowd filled the Emerald Golf Course clubhouse Jan. 28, sampled chili, munched on hotdogs and cheered a line up of karaoke contestants while raising funds toward Sparrow Clinton Hospital Auxiliary’s project to purchase a bedside monitoring system. The fourth annual “Snow Day at the Emerald” hosted the largest attendance so far and when final tabulations are completed may well be the top fund raiser since the initial event.
The Auxiliary has been working toward the purchase of an $18,000.00 emergency room bedside monitoring system for the past few years and before the recent Snow Day gathering had raised $13,000.00. Fund raising chair, Kathie Clock was pleased and felt among this event, the spring flower sale, the annual golf outing and other projects, the goal may be reached this year.
Meanwhile, those attending this year’s Snow Day kept the spirit high as they tasted ten chili recipes, enjoyed a happy hot dog dinner with salad and chips, enjoyed an array of assorted dainty deserts prepared by Auxilian Dianne Zuker, shared the warmth of a huge bonfire, then screamed in excitement while being entertained by a group of eleven karaoke contestants who each gave a $5.00 entry fee. In all, the atmosphere was festive and the crowd cheerfully used its dollars to further the Auxiliary’s cause.
Tom Hollis smiles after receiving a trophy from Auxilian Mary Ann Ellickson representing first place in the chili cook off contest.
While the dollars flowed to the auxiliary, individuals received recognition, including Tom Hollis who took first place – on behalf of the Emerald – for his chili recipe. Larry Moeggenberg representing the American Legion won second place and Beth Smith of Main Street Café placed third. Other entrants included A-MAE-Zing Hair Care, Big Boy, Bruno’s, F.C. Mason, Galesk Tree Farm, Swany’s and Wheel Inn. Entrance fee for the cook off was $25.00 each.
Other recognition went to eleven karaoke contestants who kept the crowd cheering with personal renditions of favorite songs, new and old. Winners in this effort were Ed Delacruz, first; Jerry Winans, second and the team of Jan Kelley and Rick Preister, third. Winans donated his emcee skills and equipment as “Smiley Day Karaoke” on behalf of the Auxiliary’s project. A $400.00 half of a 50/50 drawing went to Jim Ellickson.
Ms Clock put a wrap on the evening by expressing appreciation to all who attended. “We are so thankful for this wonderful turnout,” she said, “and a special note to the chili and karaoke entrants for their efforts. We cannot forget Jerry Winans for coordinating and contributing his karaoke time and to the Emerald staff. It has been a fantastic evening.”
The Auxiliary’s next major fund raising effort will be the spring flower sale, set for mid-May.
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Do you have an unfamiliar woman’s coat in your closet?
Somehow, at the end of the Snow Day evening, a woman’s coat was inadvertently adopted by a departing guest. The owner strongly hopes to have the adoption nullified and sincerely asks that closets be examined to ensure that an unknown coat is not nestled among strangers.
If your review discovers an alien item, please call Jay Eccleton at the Emerald, 989 224 6287 or email him at director@emeraldgolfcourse.com, so arrangements may be made to reunite coat and owner.