What a great week. My daughter Emiley came up to help me celebrate my birthday on Tuesday and she spent five days with us. It was so nice to have her home and get to spend time with her staying up late and visiting. It really turned out to be a great birthday week.

Friday we went to visit with Mary Hoffman as Amber and MJ came up and there was a surprise visitor with Diane Finch. It’s been a long time since we had seen her, but I have to say she hasn’t changed a bit. Then they drove to Crane Lake to show Diane the changes there since she left.

Cribbage winner this week at the VRT was Don Heim. But I heard that Mike Rylko had a 28 hand – now that’s pretty rare in cribbage. Nice hand, Mike.

Vermilion River Greens hosted a Men’s Senior Golf Tournament on Monday with 36 men participating.The weather couldn’t have been any better and Nikki Johnson served a great meal, as she always does. The golfers had a great day.

Don and Sherry Schweisthal were at their cabin over the weekend doing some fishing and they did pretty well. Tom and Ivy Derry were also at their cabin enjoying some relaxation, and the McKnights were doing some fishing while at their cabin.

I will say this past weekend it was very busy with lots of people enjoying the summer. The local businesses have been very busy and happy with the extra business.

Buyck Fire Department has just started the Buyck Fire and Rescue Explorer Program. It’s designed for 14- to 18-year-olds interested in firefighting and rescue. In Minnesota, you need to be 18 to become a firefighter. As an Explorer, they will receive training in core areas like radio communications, fire prevention and safety, fire, rescue, and EMS education. They have one 17-year-old member already, and they look forward to working with the young members of the community.

Mark your calendar for the next Wine tasting going on at Trail’s End Resort on Aug. 13.

Women’s Golf League News

7-18-25

Closest to the Pin #6 – Yvette Rutar

Longest Putt #2 – Lisa Anderson

Mystery Hole #5 – Cathy Erickson

(The July 16 Men’s Golf League was canceled due to rain.)

Men’s Golf League News

7-9-25

1st BTP&Ds – 56

2nd Woodpeckers – 56

3rd VRT – 54

4th ETT – 46

5th Putt Pirates – 34

6th Ash Lake – 29

Low Net: Ian Olson & Brandon M. – 32

Low Gross: Rich Holm

Low Team: Woodpeckers – 145

Women’s Golf League News

7-12-25

Closest to the Pin #6 – Cathy Erickson

Longest Putt #1 – Yvette Rutar

Mystery Hole #7 – Cathy Erickson