Local Musician Recuperates From Tune-Up

Sandra McLean, bassist for Triple Shot, Wild Card and co-host (with Bob Jankowski) of the Eagles Club's jam sessions, is recuperating from a lung transplant procedure in early December. 

Her family reports that she's making steady progress, but that she'd sure like a little Facebook company until she's released (who wouldn't?). You can send Sandy your get-well wishes here - or directly, via https://www.facebook.com/sandra.mclean.7547.

New Ideas for Bear Lake Days

The organizers for Bear Lake Days 2014 are looking for new ideas and want to hear from you.  On Monday, a brainstorming meeting will be held.  All are welcome.

They say, "Committees are being formed, so if you would like to be on one of the many committees that are needed to make this annual event a huge success please message us!

"It takes an entire community to make this event happen!

"Next meeting is January 20th at 7 pm at Grille 44 [in Bear Lake]"

Bitter Cold, Snow Predicted for Next 2 Days

Temperatures are predicted to drop below zero, with the downward slide starting tonight and lasting through Tuesday.  A wind chill warning has been issued for most of northern Michigan.  By Monday night, gusts up to 15 miles per hour could make a low of -6 degrees feel like -24 degrees in Manistee County.  Additionally, a total of 4 inches of snow could fall in the meantime.

In these conditions, frostbite can set in after 20 minutes of continued exposure.  We remind you to take precautions for humans and pets.

Wind Chill Value predictions, Midwest (Graphic credit:  National Weather Service)

  
A winter storm warning has been issued for areas south of Muskegon, with 4-8" of snow predicted (yellow zone, below).  Over the next 12 hours, up to a foot of snow may hit areas south of Holland (orange zone, below).

Winter Storm/Snowfall, Lower Michigan (Graphic credit:  National Weather Service)

Updated information can be found here:  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/apx/