ROSCOMMON – New Year’s Eve in Roscommon was a little different this year.
For the first time, the village hosted a “Shamrock Drop.” Why a Shamrock you ask? State Rep. Charles O’Malley, who had no ties to Roscommon, Michigan but was originally from Roscommon, Ireland, suggested the name change. From those Irish roots, former Roscommon teacher Jim Perialis and his team of dedicated volunteers, developed the idea for a “Shamrock” drop.
NuCraft Metal Products of Roscommon built and designed the Shamrock. The 6′ x 6′ aluminum piece was designed by Rory Gnatkowski and fabricated by Shawn McGee. The Nester Chevy body shop then painted it “Shamrock Green.”
TwoRare Design and Martin Schilbe Tree Care provided the “bucket truck” to hoist the Shamrock into the air and bring it down at midnight.
It’s a tradition the village plans to continue.
