Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
ENGAGING IN a friendly log-cutting contest at last Saturday's Log Jamboree in Ewen are, from left, in front, Cole Bennetts and Blake Pfiester using an M-tooth crosscut saw. Behind them is Bruce Belanger using a chainsaw. They are members of the Great Lakes Timber Show out of Escanaba.
By P.J. GLISSON
EWEN - Last Saturday, which was the main day of the 45th annual Log Jamboree, drew a lively and consistent crowd throughout hours of activities that included lumber and quilt shows, vendors and games, and plenty of food.
It was a day for denim, flannel, boots and braids, with flannel shirts in all sizes - sometimes worn to great effect by entire families. There also were flannel dresses, hats and jackets, with some girls tying a shirt around their waists to make it look like a skirt.
The day started with a Loggers Fun Run and Walk at the Ewen-Trout Creek...
