Local Kids Compete in the Bass Lake Pageant Today

pageantThe Bass Lake Festival is next weekend and but the fun starts early this weekend with the annual pageant.

Boys and girls from ages 3 to 6 will be competing for the title of Little Miss or Little Mister Bass Lake. Ladies from the ages of 14 to 18 are vying for the title of Miss Bass Lake.

The pageants are this afternoon at the Bass Lake Property Owner’s Association Building. Contestants must be there at 3 p.m. Doors open to the public at 4 p.m for the Little Miss and Little Mister Bass Lake Pageant and the Miss Bass Lake Pageant starts at 6 p.m.

For further information contact pageant coordinator Jill Piunti at 219-365-9148.

Dorene Matzat Honored at Henry F. Schricker Dinner

Deb Mix, Dorene Matzat and Dorothy Osinski

Dorene Matzat was honored last night as this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award winner at the annual Starke County Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Bass Lake Property Owners Association building.

After hearing accolades given by several friends and her daughter before the award ceremony itself, those assembled heard the story of a woman who always put “service before self.” Whether it was taking an ill and lonely veteran to the VA for treatment, making a delicious meal for community events, singing in the Community Choir, or making a scared little girl feel comfortable on the first day of classes at the Lutheran School, Dorene was always there.

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Bass Lake Property Owners Association Building Remodeled

Bass Lake Property Owners Association building

The Bass Lake Property Owners Association Building has been fully remodeled by a home remodeling company in Everett Washington. You are invited to an Open House so you can see the improvements.

The Open House will be Sunday, January 22nd, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. and there will be different vendors there to offer food and to assist you with event planning. A variety of room rental packages will be presented. The building can be rented for weddings, graduation parties, and banquets.

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