Beaver Island Michigan

I don't usually promote things that do not immediately affect or benefit the island community directly, but am making an exception in this case. A colleague of mine lost his 19-month old daughter due to heart issues that could not be overcome. As a result, he began a charity in her memory to assist other families dealing with sick children. His charity was INSTRUMENTAL in financially securing the house in Grand Rapids for the Antkoviak/Belfy family as they attend to little EmmaLee's medical needs. Without going into dollar specifics, he essentially wiped out his charity's account to help provide six months rent upfront as the landlord required, then went into his own pocket to provide a brand new Wii fit system and balance board for Emmy to practice her physical therapy and rehabilitation. He is organizing his 3rd Annual Golf Scramble at the Morrison Lake Golf Course in Ionia, scheduled for September 25th at 9am (8am registration). It's $40 a head or $80 a team (of 2) (limited to the first 36 teams), and includes a banquet dinner and cash prizes, as well as door prizes and other gift certificates. Hole Sponsorships are $75. I would love to see some Beaver Island support for this effort in whatever way could be offered. If you can play some golf, GREAT! If you can provide some decent door prizes or gift certificates, SUPER! If you can make a cash donation, AWESOME! All proceeds are redirected to families in need who have children suffering from medical issues (such as EmmaLee), and truly is a worthwhile cause. Please contact me directly if you would like further details or are able to help on ANY level with this effort. Thanks ~ Shirley Cole (616) 915-2501

Shirley I am going to see if we have anything going on that weekend. I am not much of a golfer but Tim and a friend of ours may be able to make it. Is there anything that I could help with if we are available, that doesn't include golfing?? This sounds like a great benefit and would definitely like to help the man that helped out a great family in their time of need. Thanks for posting this and I must reiterate Shirley request that people from Beaver Island would help...that is what we are all known for!

I am gathering a "weekend getaway" package for use as one of the prizes for the golf tournament. The Lodge will sponsor two holes in the tournament and we have donated two nights lodging and two one way Island Airways tickets, Dalwhinnie and the Shamrock have donated gift certificates. If anyone would like to add to the package please call me or stop by the Lodge. Thank you.

Shirley......do you have the charity name and address for those of us who would like to mail a cash donation?

Ray.. what if I got a few friends together and made a "Welcome to the Island" package to be placed in the room when they arrive? We could fill a basket with local goodies and fun stuff?? Let me know.. I can't think of anything else to do.. and I want to do something..

Here's the information from the flier for LOGHAN'S HEART CHARITY(summarized):

18 Holes of Golf @ Morrison Lake Golf Course, Banquet Dinner with Prizes Following, Scramble, Shotgun Start 9am (8am Registration)

Individual Entry Fee - $40; Team Entry Fee - $80

Hole Sponsorships - $75

Prizes & Contests: 2 Person Scramble Format, 1st Place - $350; 2nd Place - $150; 3rd Place - 2 golf clubs; Door Prizes & $5 Raffle Tickets for Free Night @ American Inn & Suites in Ionia, $100 Gift Certificate @ Olivera's Sports Pub & Grill, Golf Clubs/Putters & More
Prizes for Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Closest to Pin, & Betting Holes.

Registration Forms (on the flier) need to be completed and returned to Olivera's Sports Pub, American Inn & Suites, Morrison Lake Golf Course, or Loghan's Heart Charity. The only information they ask for on the registration form is Team Name, Team Captain, Phone #, and Address, as well as the name and telephone number of the second player. Tournament is limited to the first 36 teams. No rain date. If play is delayed or cancelled due to weather, door prizes and meal will be provided and rain checks distributed to registered golfers.

All donations (and/or registrations) may be sent to LOGHAN'S HEART CHARITY, PO Box 77, Ionia, Michigan 48846. All checks should also be made payable to Loghan's Heart Charity.

For Golf Scramble Information, contact Riccardo Biella at (616) 318-2348, Hiral Patel at (209) 854-4725, Morrison Lake Golf Course at (616) 642-9528, or Brad Barber (Loghan's Dad/my colleague) at (616) 723-2753.

Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in helping out with this effort. Again, anyone is free to call me at (616) 915-2501 if they have any further questions or require additional information.

Brian Cole has donated one of his beautiful handmade cedar six foot picknick tables for an auction item. We need to transport it to Grand Rapids. If anyone will be up for Labor Day that has a vehicle big enough to haul it back please contact Ray Cole at 231-448-2396. Thank you.

Transportation has already been arranged for the table, thank you to all who are assisting Logans Heart Charity.