HSC Foundation, Inc.

The HSC Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce 2024 Engadine Consolidated Schools graduate Clara Gould as the 1st recipient of the Jan Pershinske Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1200. Clara will be attending Northern Michigan University this fall with the goal of becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner. In her words, “I will use this scholarship to help me make this world a better place.”

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HSC Hiking Trail Maintenance Fund

The HSC Hiking Trail Maintenance Fund is an endowed fund supporting the maintenance and improvement of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club hiking trails. This fund also celebrates the volunteers who give of their time and energy in maintaining the hiking trails throughout the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club for all to enjoy.

This fund was established by the Bublitz Family who have enjoyed the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club for five generations. Contributions to the fund supports the purchase and maintenance of tools and equipment to preserve hiking trails, provides directional markers on trails, and assists in the maintenance or replacement of necessary elements of the hiking trails, such as bridges and elevated walkways.

You can also become a volunteer and help with hiking trail maintenance by calling: 906-477-6592 or email [email protected] for more information.

Donations can be made on the HSC Foundation, Inc. website https://www.hscfoundationinc.org OR make checks payable to HSC Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 295, Engadine, MI 49827

Recently we celebrated our 4th anniversary and held a “Meet and Greet” with supporters, community and friends of the Foundation. We acknowledge and appreciate the support of Astrea (Geoff Van Hise pictured in grey) and Graymont ( Daryl Browning pictured in red) who received certificates at the event. Other corporate supporters not present were Enbridge, Cloverland Electric Cooperative, TC Energy, Superior Health Foundation and United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Thanks to the Enbridge Fueling Futures program for supporting the Millecoquins Watershed Plan for the 4th year. Enbridge’s generous grant of $5000 has helped secure completion of our community watershed plan.

Happy Anniversary!

It is with great pride that on September 15, 2023, the HSC Foundation, Inc. celebrates its fourth year since inception. It is the mission of the HSC Foundation, Inc. to honor, support, and protect the people, natural resources, and environment of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

During these first four years many accomplishments have been recorded, and much good has evolved from our efforts. Thanks to generous donations and the charitable spirit of both private and business benefactors, the HSC Foundation has realized notable success in supporting requested funds for needed projects in our community.

Many thanks to Astrea for their $250 gift in support of our “Fuel 4 Families” program. Fuel cards are distributed to families traveling to counseling for substance use disorders. Astrea is a community focused local Internet Service Provider that is proud to support the HSC Foundation, Inc. in helping youth in the Eastern UP access the care they need.

Thanks to the Graymont Community and Economic Development Fund for their support of $2500 for Phase 4 of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan. They have been our community partner for all four years helping us to create a watershed plan for our area.

Fuel for Family (F4F) Card Initiative

The Fuel for Family Initiative created by HSC Foundation, Inc. is a program that directly addresses the community needs for access to the Behavioral Health Platform and transportation challenges.

Through the Fuel for Family Initiative, individuals can engage in various types of therapy, such as counseling, behavioral therapy, and mental health support. These therapies are tailored to the specific needs of each family, ensuring that they receive the most appropriate and beneficial support.

Our goal is to assist these families by offering $25.00 Fuel Cards to help cover the costs of transportation to and from their child's therapeutic sessions. As fuel prices continue to rise, we understand the financial strain it can put on families. That's why we are dedicated to providing this support and alleviating some of the burden.

To date the HSC Foundation, Inc. has aided families to the tune of 126 ($3150.00) fuel cards of the 144 ($3600.00) cards purchased through donations so far.

Please consider donating to help us further this urgent cause. You can do this using our website www.hscfoundationinc.org or by writing a check to HSC Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 295, Engadine, MI 49827.

We appreciate being a funded partner with the United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Their recent award of $4167 to purchase fuel cards will go a long way toward helping the youth of the Eastern Upper Peninsula afford transportation to counseling.

Special thanks to the TC Energy Foundation for their award of $10,000 in support of the 4th and final phase of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan. They have continued to support our community for four consecutive years and their partnership is greatly appreciated. Upon the completion of the final phase the plan will be submitted for review and approval by EGLE.

Our EUP Youth Substance Use Disorder Initiative thanks the Superior Health Foundation for their generous $1250.00 grant to purchase fifty $25 fuel cards. The fuel cards will be given to families traveling more than twenty miles for counseling at the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Behavioral Health facility.

Thanks to the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club for their willingness to fund the balance of Phase 3 of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan with a contribution of $4000. Their support is much appreciated. We are anxious to continue our partnership as we progress to Phase 4 which will result in a plan that will allow us to pursue approval with EGLE. This plan is essential to secure grants to address any recommendations made.

The HSC Foundation, Inc. wishes to extend our sincere wishes for a safe, healthy, and memorable holiday season to all of our faithful followers. We so appreciate your interest and support in our varied charitable projects and service-based community initiatives. Please consider us in your future charitable giving, so that we may continue this important work. Hoping the coming year in 2023 brings all the best to you and yours. Warmest regards!

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Thank you to Enbridge Fueling Futures for supporting Phase 3 of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan with a $1000 grant. We are well on our way to completing the four phase plan to examine and evaluate our watershed.

Many thanks to Astrea for their $500 gift to purchase gas cards for families traveling to counseling for substance use disorders. Astrea is a community-focused local Internet Service Provider that is proud to support The HSC Foundation in helping youth in the Eastern U.P. access the care they need.

Thanks to the Graymont Community and Economic Development Fund for their continued support of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan effort. They have generously supported all three phases of a four year plan with this year’s award of $5000.

Many thanks to the TC Energy Foundation for their award of $10,000 in support of Phase 3 of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan. We are honored to be chosen for a third year of funding and appreciate their ongoing support to protect and enhance the environment we all share in our community.

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Hi Friends, I’d like to introduce you, if you are not already aware, to the HSC Foundation, Inc. The Foundation is based out of the Naubinway-Engadine area serving the surrounding communities. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity making your charitable donations tax deductible. Please keep the HSC Foundation in mind as the year comes to a close. Being able to offset some of those tax liabilities you may have accumulated with a successful 2021 by investing in the local community and causes like protecting our natural resources and scholarships for local students are excellent choices to have! If you have any questions regarding the value of your contribution, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the HSC Foundation board members. Their contact information can be found on their website at hscfoundationinc.org

Please send your contributions to HSC Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 295, Engadine, MI 49827.

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It has been a very good year for our community and the protection of our natural resources. As a result of the HSC Foundation, Inc. grant writing effort, TC Energy, Enbridge, and Graymont have fully funded Phase II of our Millecoquins Watershed Plan. A watershed plan is a strategy and a work plan for achieving water resource goals. Our watershed area falls within 5 townships and 88,000 acres that flow to Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. We appreciate their continued support!

Superior Watershed Partnership and the Village of Newberry are hosting an e-waste recycling event this Saturday, October 23 from 9am-noon at the Newberry Recycling Center. This event is supported by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) electronic waste recycling program funding.

Please see the flyer for additional information and a list of accepted items.

*The event has been expanded to included residents from the Central UP region (no longer limited to Luce County residents).*

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The Top of the Lake Community Association is asking for donations to help complete their stone monument project for community designation as The Whitefish Capital of Michigan, AND the geographical location as the most northern point of Lake Michigan's shoreline. The site will be located off U.S. 2, near Naubinway. It is hoped that the site will become an interest for tourists to stop and visit. Please consider a charitable gift to
TOLCA, or see Deb Kleinbrook at the Hiawatha Club. Only $4,000 remains to be funded for completion. This is not a tax- deductible donation.
Thanks for supporting our surrounding community!

Your input is welcomed by the new owners of Valliers Store in Naubinway.

There will be a public meeting at the Naubinway Pavillion on July 3rd at 4:00 pm.

They are interested in what community members would like to see in their new store.

If you are unable to attend, Dale and Rosie Throenle can be reached by email: [email protected]

The HSC Foundation Inc. was able to organize the community to raise money to purchase children’s disposable face masks. Five thousand masks were purchased by Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club members and other community members. Another 1,600 were purchased directly by the Christian Fellowship Church.

“We truly appreciate the donations to help our schools and their students.” Angie McArthur, Eastern U.P. Intermediate School District Superintendent

The HSC Foundation, Inc. is proud to share the news that our foundation president, Richard Pershinske, was recently appointed by the Department of Natural Resources to represent statewide agricultural interests on the statewide Wolf Advisory Council. The Council consists of only five members, excluding the Department, so this is quite an honor and privilege. Dick understands that our community may have many different opinions on wolf management so your input will be very important to him as they move forward. His experience with wolf management exceeds twenty years and started at the beginning of wolf resurgence in the U.P. This included one of the first serious depredation issues, which occurred in Garfield Township. You can contact Dick at 906-430-5476 or [email protected].

The Top of the Lake Communities Association ride is coming up!

The HSC Foundation, Inc. is collecting donations to purchase youth disposable masks for children in schools in the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District. If you are interested in donating, please mail a check to:
HSC Foundation, Inc., PO Box 295, Engadine, MI 49827.
Thank you!