Fourth of July Flag Raising at Old Settlers

From staff reports

The Glen Lake Women’s Club is once again sponsoring the annual Fourth of July Flag Raising Event at Old Settlers Park. The club has done this every year since 1970.

The Flag Raising starts at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds along the southeastern shore of Big Glen Lake on Dunn’s Farm Road (CR-675).

This year’s guest speaker will be Retired Chief Justice Elizabeth Weaver, of the Michigan Supreme Court. The invocation will be given by Pastor Andy Bossardet of the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. Cub Scout Troop 111 will lead the pledge and the flag raising ceremony. Soloist Susan Pocklington will perform the National Anthem and lead a community sing-along. Musicians include Patrick Niemisto on keyboard, Amy Peterson on piccolo and flute, plus David Watt on drums will accompany the community sing-along. Flags will be distributed for children, plus cookies and lemonade will be served. For more information, contact Cindy Landers at 231-668-8708.