2002 - The legend of MIC MAC lives on
Rory Olson Nabs The MIC MAC Buck
December 10, 2002 • Voyageur Press
Sadness has hit again for the deaths of Fred Wachter and Ronnie Koivisto. Our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of these loved ones. Seems like the year of 2002 has been a bad one for our area.
An article I would like to respond to is an article of rumors of a person getting the Great Mic Mac Buck. This buck has been going strong since 1972, when he was first seen. He was last seen on Fri., Nov. 15 headed for Rice River Twp. with two baldies and headed for the Great Green Forest where he makes his home when the Finns get on his tracks. Examining the buck Rory Olson shot, we find it to be Mic Mac’s offspring. As many of the bucks that were shot this fall had a blood line of Mic Mac’s. So the legend of Mic Mac lives on.
I know I had a very enjoyable season as my cousins Sam and Buddy came and hunted with us for a few days. I noticed my wife went shopping to all the Bazars that were held around the area. I guess the ladies deserve a day out as we were freezing trying to get meat for the freezer. Congratulations to all the hunters who got their buck or baldie and I hope you remembered to save money so the wives could have their day out too.
The intersection of Highways 73 and 210 have changed this fall with a Phillips 66 going in at the Trolley. A very nice improvement, new pumps and all. Also the Cromwell Spur has been taken down and a new Red Top building takes its place. Kind of sad though, as I had one of my first jobs there, working for Uncle Art. The memories live on.
Seemed like the four way light and stop works so far with the flow of traffic that intersection gets. I hope it stays that way. I sure fought for it when we had our 73 task force going to improve the Highway.
Basketball season has begun. I am sure the league will be strong again. Seems like every year the teams get stronger and better. Who will be the top team to beat, any ideas? Good luck to all and remember good sportsmanship.
Thanksgiving was sure different this year with no snow as we drove to our son Kevin and his wife, Sherrie and grandkids Steph, Greg and Tommy’s home. As I was driving toward the cities, I thought about all the things that I had to be thankful for. A good wife and the gift of life (kidney transplant) from my brother, Jim and all the other good people I am thankful for.
Congratulations to Rory for winning the Pine Journal Buck Contest for the year of 2002. It was a beautiful offspring of Mic Mac.
Everyone have a Merry Christmas!! I wonder what the wife bought me as I was freezing out on the deer stand. I know she stopped at my favorite clothing store, Second Hand Rose. “Nakemiin”
P.S. Remember John if you don’t behave you’ll be chased into the Great Green Forest where only the Mic Mac lives.