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Summer break ends in a few weeks,
with teachers and students returning
to the classroom. Many children look
forward to arriving on the first day of
school with new notebooks, back-
packs, pencil boxes, and crayons.
However, back to school time can be a
burden on many low-income families
in Northern Michigan. Some students
won’t have the school supplies they
need, forcing many teachers to buy
supplies using their own money.
The cost to families isn’t negligible.
According to National Retail
Thursday, August 11, 2011
SEE STUFF THE BUS PAGE 4A
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as the Cheboygan County Fair, which began last Saturday, con-
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By Erin Schlicher
While it may feel like summer has just
begun, parents are already shopping for
the best deals on back-to-school items.
The back-to-school shopping season is
second only to the Christmas holiday
season in terms of consumer retail
spending, and plenty of hard-earned dol-
lars will be filling up retailers’ cash draw-
ers over the next few weeks.
The National Retail Federation (NRF),
the world’s largest retail trade associa-
tion, is very interested in consumer
spending trends throughout the year,
and takes a thorough look at the back-to-
school season every July and August.
Among the interesting trends uncovered
from NRF research this year are:
1 – Instead of buying all the school
supplies their children will need, parents
are taking an inventory of last year’s
items to see if anything can be reused.
Parents are certainly receptive to spend-
ing money on items that their children
need, but if last year’s clothes still fit, or if
the school supplies haven’t totally run
out, many will delay these purchases to
help stretch their budgets a little farther.
2 – Value matters more than price.
Parents reported they are more likely to
spend extra on items that offer higher
quality, convenience and service, in
hopes these items will last longer and
maximize the dollars that they invest in
these goods.
3 – Parents say they will be looking for
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By Jim Akans
There is plenty of grandstand
excitement and midway fun ahead as
the Cheboygan County Fair, which
began last Saturday, continues
through this coming Saturday,
August 13th.
This is the 133rd year of the
Cheboygan County Fair, which
began in September of 1878 on the
grounds of the Cheboygan Horse
Association before becoming estab-
lished at its current location in the
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Excitement Builds for United Way’s
“Stuff the Bus”
School Supplies Event
Both Char-Em and the Otsego County United Way’s will be collecting
school supplies and accepting donations during their “Stuff the Bus”
events on Saturday, August 13th from 10am to 3pm.
Back-to-School
Shopping
Trends & Tips
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By Jim Akans
Sunday morning service at Life Church of Gaylord
is a truly unique worship experience. A celebration
of life and the word of God, it is a service highlight-
ed by the joyful sounds of live contemporary
Christian music, a message of the inspiration and
impact of the teachings of Jesus Christ in everyday
life, and the extraordinary fellowship of a congrega-
tion celebrating together in a spirit of community.
As of August 8th, Life Church also celebrates their
one-year anniversary. During that time, Life Church
has grown to comprise a congregation averaging
over 110 people who gather together Sunday morn-
ings at the Otsego Club. Dress code for the service is
informal, and after the wonderful, contemporary
Christian music and fellowship break that opens the
service, Pastor Steve Scheer and Associate Pastor,
James Scheer, offer the congregation messages that
inspire, celebrate and challenge the way we pursue
our lives and spiritual quest.
Pastor Scheer relates, “Many people avoid church
because they may feel judged by the people who
attend there. Nothing could be further from the
truth at Life Church. We welcome and accept peo-
ple from any walk of life.”
“Some people avoid church because of the music
or that the messages don’t relate to their everyday
life,” he adds. “Our music is the sounds of music we
hear today and the messages are designed to help
people in their everyday lives. The language we use
is easy to understand so people leave each service
with something valuable they can apply to their
daily lives.”
Pastor Scheer has a long and celebrated history in
Gaylord area ministry, having been the Pastor at the
Gaylord Community Church for 30 years prior to
establishing Life Church in 2010. In 1980, the
Gaylord Community Church was the first in the area
to introduce contemporary Christian music into a
Sunday morning service, and Pastor Scheer worked
in conjunction with three other area Pastors to
introduce the Otsego Christian School, a leading
faith-based educational resource which has grown
consistently over the years.
Life Church is seamless continuation of Pastor
Scheer’s mission of helping people find the reality of
Jesus Christ in their lives. It is an affiliate of
Resurrection Life Church, an organization led by
Pastor Duane Vanderklock that comprises an inter-
national network of churches. The focus is on
teaching the word of God in a practical, relevant,
teaching style that is impacting lives all around the
world.
Closer to home, Life Church in Gaylord begins
their second year of sharing Christ’s message and
celebrating each new day together here in northern
Lower Michigan.
“I know that miracles truly happen every day,”
affirms Pastor Scheer. “Anyone who is interested in
searching out who God is, and how His reality inter-
venes in our lives, is welcome to come and check out
Life Church. At our church someone’s past never
matters. We are not about conditions or what peo-
ple wear to our service, we want people to believe in
God and know that God believes in them. At Life
Church people can jump in at their own pace.”
Life Church Sunday morning services begin at 10
am at the Otsego Club in Gaylord. Visit them at
www.lifechurchgaylord.com, on Facebook at
LifeChurchGaylord, or call (989) 731-LIFE.
Led by Pastor Steve Scheer, Life Church of Gaylord is celebrating their one-year anniver-
sary in August. Over the past winter, services were held at the Eagles Hall in Gaylord
(shown here) before moving to their current worship location at the Otsego Club in May.
Interwoven in
to each
Sunday morn-
ing service at
Life Church is
an ensemble
of musicians
playing con-
temporary
Christian
music as wor-
shipers enthu-
siastically join
in song in
praise of life
and spirit.
PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
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Back to School Continued...
store-brand and generic merchandise to help
offset the financial impact of a slow economy.
They will also be comparing prices online
and shopping sales more often.
4 – Department stores are among the pri-
mary shopping destinations for pre-teens,
teenagers and college students. The NRF’s
BIG research survey found that 47.6% of col-
lege shoppers and 57.0% of K-12 shoppers
will head to department stores this year for
their back-to-school shopping. This is the
highest percentage for both groups in the
NRF’s eight-year survey history. The rise in
department store popularity can be attrib-
uted to smart merchandising, creative social
media campaigns and a new concept of “pri-
vate label loyalty” among teen and college-
aged shoppers.
5 – While electronics aren’t losing populari-
ty, the number of people who plan to pur-
chase electronics has decreased, reversing a
trend of steady growth over the last few years.
The decline in back to school electronics
spending may be explained by shoppers no
longer viewing these purchases as “seasonal.”
Rather than buying electronics specifically
for school, they are simply buying them
whenever they want or need them through-
out the year.
6 – This year, many back-to-school shop-
pers are waiting until the last minute. Nearly
one-third (31.2%) of parents of K-12th grade
students will shop one to two weeks before
school starts, up from 24.8% last year.
7 - Online purchases seem to lure the con-
sumer’s dollar more freely. The BIG research
survey showed that, on average, parents who
shop on the internet will spend 40% more
than those only shopping in stores.
8 – Back to school shopping isn’t just about
clothing and notebooks. A variety of retailers
are able to cash in on students’ back to school
needs. For example, college students will
spend approximately $5.4 billion on food
before heading off to campus, and another
$3.7 billion on personal care items like tooth-
paste and shampoo. Prepaid cards are also
popular among many in this crowd, as par-
ents plan to spend $3.4 billion on gift cards or
prepaid cards that they can reload when their
kids are away from home.
9 – College seniors are really cutting back
on back to school purchases this year. Forty
percent say they will buy more store brand
and generic products this year, up from 28.6%
last year, and 38.5% will make do with last
year’s items, up from 30.6% last year. This
year, 44.5% say they will shop for sales more
often, up from 35.8% last year. More will shop
online as a way to save money (25.1% vs.
18.7% in 2010) and will share or borrow text-
books instead of buying them (21.3% vs.
15.8% in 2010).
A few money-saving tips to help stretch
your back-to-school budget: buy school sup-
plies in bulk. Whether sharing between fam-
ily members or among friends, significant per
unit savings can be achieved by purchasing
larger quantities of common items such as
pencils, notebooks, markers, etc. Check with
your school for a list of supplies required for
the coming academic year. There is no sense
buying items the student won’t need.
For older students, the electronic category,
calculators and computers (and software) are
hot items. Primary considerations here are
capability, price and service. Experts recom-
mend purchasing units that exceed the stu-
dents current needs (so you won’t have to buy
a new model in a year or two), but let budget
be your guide.
Purchasing clothing for the school year is
always a challenge. Fads and trends can
make short use of otherwise fully serviceable
clothes, so allocate a solid portion of the
clothing budget to time tested items such as,
jeans, sweaters, shirts and blouses. Try to stay
away from trendy styles that sacrifice durabil-
ity for appearance.
Backpacks are a high-demand item for
many students. Those who use them tend to
abuse them, so look for durable material,
well-stitched seams, solid clasping mecha-
nisms, and darker colors (these won’t show
the inevitable dirt and stains quite as readily).
Particularly for older students, it’s better to
spend a little more on a high quality backpack
to avoid buying another one halfway through
the school year. Try to look for a pack with a
warranty. It’s likely that you’ll end up using it,
so be sure to keep those receipts.
As a back-to-school shopper, now is the
time to clip those coupons, be on the lookout
for sales, and make every dollar you spend go
as far as possible. Have a wonderful back to
school shopping season!
Stuff the Bus continued...
Federation, the average family with children
in grades K-12 will spend an average of
$603.63 on school items this year.
To meet this community need, United
Way’s across the area are working to “Stuff the
Bus”. You can help relieve the burden for both
our youth and our area teachers. Both Char-
Em and the Otsego County United Way’s will
be collecting school supplies and accepting
donations on Saturday, August 13th from
10am to 3pm.
Char-Em collection sites are the K-Mart
Plazas located in Petoskey and Charlevoix.
Otsego County collection sites include Glen’s
market, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart in Gaylord. In
Otsego County ServPro is teaming up with
the United Way to extend the drop box por-
tion of the collection. ServPro boxes will be in
Gaylord area businesses and TreeTops resort
is offering a $5.00 discount on spa services
with a donation.
Items needed include; pencils, wide-ruled
notebook paper, spiral binders, crayons,
markers, pens, glue, tissue, hand sanitizer,
copy paper, red pens, highlighters, plastic zip
bags, staples, paperclips, stickers, construc-
tion paper and other arts & craft supplies. To
make it convenient to give, stores throughout
the Counties will have drop-boxes available
from August 1st through the 13th.
United Way also accepts online donations
for education at www.otsegounitedway.org or
www.charemunitedway.org.
By Erin Schlicher
The Montmorency County 4-H Fair official-
ly kicks off next Tuesday, and there will be
plenty of great games, contests, rides, food,
events, and exhibits for the whole family to
enjoy. The fair rides will begin at 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 16, and the Princess and
Queen Pageant will be held at 7:00 p.m. that
evening.
On Wednesday, August 17, livestock judg-
ing will take place throughout the morning,
and at 1:30 p.m., there will be free entertain-
ment in the food stand area. New for this year
will be games based on popular T.V. game
shows, which will take place at 3:00 p.m. each
day from Wednesday through Saturday.
Wednesday’s featured game will be “Minute
to Win It.” Also new for this year will be a
Battle of the Bands, which will take place
Wednesday evening.
Thursday is Heritage Day, with 4-H horse
events, line dancers, and the Thunder Bay
Quilters, and at 7:00 p.m. there will be a
moto-cross event in the grand stand. Friday
begins with 4-H horse speed events, dairy
judging, and live music, and the day will con-
clude with a livestock auction and a horse-
pulling contest.
Saturday, the childrens’ king and queen
crowning will take place at 11 a.m., followed
by live musical entertainment. There will be
a bump & run event in the evening and a quilt
raffle at the fair office.
Kids can enjoy the carnival rides provided
by Schmidt Amusements all day long for a
daily armband price of just
$15.
Don’t miss the 2011
Montmorency County 4-H
Fair, taking place next week
at the Atlanta fairgrounds.
For additional information,
including a complete sched-
ule of events, call the fair-
grounds at (989) 785-3696 or
(989) 785-2088.
BOYNE CITY
Challenge Mountain
Resale Shop
1158 S. M-75
Boyne City
231-582-5711
www.challengemtn.org
CHARLEVOIX
Consign Design
100 Van Pelt Pl.
Charlevoix
231-237-9773
www.consigndesign.net
Bergmann Center
Resale Shop
8888 Ance Road
231-547-9624
www.bergmanncenter.org
Kelly’s Antiques &
Furniture Barn
06176 Old US 31 South
Charlevoix
231-547-0133
www.dkellyantiques.com
EAST JORDAN
Crossroads
Resale Shop
205 Water Street
231-536-7606
See us at www.Yell4it.com
StoneHedge Gardens
02195 North M-66
East Jordan
231-350-2246
www.StoneHedgeGardens.net
ELLSWORTH
Good Samaritan
Resale Shop
9746 Main St.,
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.com
Good Samaritan
Furniture & More Store
6517 Center St.
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.com
FREDERIC
Pineview Military Surplus
7328 Old 27 North
Frederic
989-348-8300
GAYLORD
A-2-Z Resale
1829 Old 27 South, Gaylord
989-732-9500
Alpine Consign
123 S. Indiana,Gaylord
989-731-4327
Goodwill Retail and
Donation Center
1361 Pineview Dr (near Lowes)
Gaylord
989-705-1747
www.goodwillnmi.org
Great Rooms
Quality Pre-Owned Furniture
148 W. Main Street
Gaylord
989-745-5184
www.greatroomsgaylord.com
Trinity House
3764 E. M-32
Gaylord
989-858-3109/989-619-0479
Venus & Blue Jeans
340 West Main Street
Gaylord
989-731-2600
www.venusandbluejeans.com
HARBOR SPRINGS
New Beginnings Thrift Shop
650 W Conway Rd.
Harbor Springs
231-348-2980
HARBOR SPRINGS
Habitat for Humanity Restore
8460 M-119
Harbor Springs
231-347-8440
Quality Sports & Tools
Consignment
1221 W Conway Rd.
Harbor Springs
231-487-0152
www.qtsconsignments.com
INDIAN RIVER
Finders Keepers Antiques &
Consignment Shop
3639 S. Straits Hwy.
Indian River
231-238-5000
ONAWAY
Second Chance Thrift Store
20420 State St.
Onaway
989-733-9671
PETOSKEY
The Cottage Drawer &
Cottage Drawer Too
923 Emmet St. & 2124 US131 S.
Petoskey
231-348-7305
www.cottagedrawer.com
Challenge Mountain
Resale Shop
2429 US31 North
Petoskey
231-348-3195
www.challengemtn.org
Goodwill Retail and
Donation Center
1600 Anderson Road
Petoskey
231-348-6947
www.goodwillnmi.org
PELLSTON
The Quintessential Look
Consignment
110 Stimpson St.
Pellston
231-539-8195
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LOCAL NEWS
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More than two decades after he retired from the
Genesee County Sheriff Department, Detective
Gerald “Jerry” Parks still reports to the office to work
cases that have long grown cold. For his efforts he
receives $1 per month from Genesee Township and
the satisfaction that he is helping bring justice to vic-
tims and peace of mind to their families. On Monday,
August 15 at 6:30 p.m. this “cold case cop” will present
a program at the Otsego County Library, talking about
his experiences and how detective work has evolved
since he began his career over 50 years ago.
Last fall, Det. Parks was featured on the NBC pro-
gram Dateline in a story about the 1985 death of 11-
year-old Christopher Brown in Flint, Michigan. It was
initially ruled an accidental drowning, but the boy’s
mother refused to accept the findings. She spent
years trying to convince police to reopen the case and
finally connected with Parks. Using the skills devel-
oped during his successful career and with a dogged
determination, Parks pieced together the clues that
led to the conviction of the boy’s stepmother and her
brother – 24 years after they committed the murder.
Law enforcement service runs deep in the Parks
family. His grandfather was a constable. An uncle
was a city police marshal, and his brother was Lapeer
County Sheriff. Two nephews and two of his four
children are police officers. His daughter, Sandra
Turnbull (an employee of the library) and husband
Mike live in Gaylord.
Former Genesee County Sheriff Joe Wilson spoke
highly of Parks in an interview with the Flint Journal
at the time of Parks’ retirement. “He’s one of those
guys that if you talk about the top detectives, I mean
ever, in Genesee, his name always comes up,” Wilson
said. Another of his colleagues who worked with
Parks for 25 years was quoted as saying “I wouldn’t
want him looking for me.”
For more information about this program or other
Otsego County Library events and services, persons
may call 732-5841 or visit www.otsegocountyli-
brary.org
The Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce's Leadership Otsego
County Steering Committee has
issued a last call to anyone wishing to
sign up for the 2011/2012 Leadership
Otsego County Program.
Leadership Otsego County is
designed to identify emerging leaders
in Otsego County who might well
participate in future civic leadership
roles. It will provide them with the
essential leadership skills to plan for
and respond to future Otsego County
challenges, while helping them to
gain an understanding of the various
sectors of the community and the
needs within each sector.
Program Goals:
To enhance participant's skills
through a broad based, practical cur-
riculum, addressing the components
of effective leadership:
* To provide exposure to the chal-
lenges facing our community and the
opportunities for creative solutions
* To increase their understanding
of the various sectors of the commu-
nity and how they relate and interact
* To foster a commitment to com-
munity service.
The Leadership Otsego County
Program is a 9-month program with a
module being held one full day each
month. If you are interested in par-
ticipating or have questions, please
call the Paul Beachnau or Karen
Lamb at 989-732-6333 before August
17, 2011.
Barber Shop harmony will fill the evening
air at the Evangelical (E Free) Church in
Gaylord on Saturday, August 20th, as the
Gaylord Harmonie Meisters present the 2011
“Show of Champions,” a very special annual
event that follows an all day Bush League
Competition where newly formed barber-
shop quartets vie for the coveted “Brass
Gaboon” award, and the top three placing
quartet perform during the evening show for
the public.
Gary Grieger, VP of public relations for the
Harmonie Meisters, states, “Our biggest show
is the Bush League Competition in August.
This is a barbershop quartet competition that
got its start in 1947 in Boyne City. The
Harmonie Meisters took over sponsorship of
the competition in 1995.”
After the quartets compete during the day
on Saturday, August 20th, the top three are
invited to sing at the evening concert at the E
Free Church. The show will also include a
presentation by the Harmonie Meisters, last
years Bush League Competition winners; The
Growlers, and Chordiology, the fantastic 2007
quartet champions of the Pioneer District.
The concert event, which begins at 7:30
pm, promises to provide an evening of “har-
mony in life, through harmony in music.”
Tickets are just $12, available at Saturn
Booksellers or from any Harmonie Meister
member. For additional information, call
Gary Grieger at (989) 350-8411.
Cheboygan Continued...
1940’s. Each year, area families and visitors to
the northern Lower Michigan area look for-
ward to a week of thrilling carnival rides and
games (provided by Michigan-based
Skerbeck Carnival), exciting grandstand
events, fascinating livestock displays, and the
annual Queen’s Pageant.
The Cheboygan County fair was voted the
“Michigan’s Best” County Fair and Demo-
Derby by a Detroit News in a readership poll
in 2003, a testament to the Fair’s far-reaching
reputation as a premier summertime event in
northern Lower Michigan.
This year’s Fair is now in full swing, and on
Thursday evening four wheel drive trucks will
slip, slide and spin attempting to earn top
spot in the annual 4 x 4 Truck Mud Run in the
Grandstand area. The event starts at 7 pm,
and admission is just $7 per person.
Friday evening, starting at 7 pm, the roar of
high horsepower engines will fill the
Grandstand area as the Super Modified
Tractor and Truck Pull takes off. There’s more
heart-pumping action in the Grandstand area
on Saturday evening as one of the Fair’s most
popular attractions, the “Bump & Run” Derby
Racing event, typically drawing up to 50 par-
ticipants, begins at 7 pm. Admission to the
Tractor & Truck Pull and Bump & Run Derby
are $10 per person each night, not a bad deal
at all for a night worth of exciting demonstra-
tions of mechanical power and operator skill.
The annual Livestock Auction (an event
that has served as the centerpiece for all
county fairs for decades) will
be held on Saturday, August
13th beginning at noon.
From the thrill and excite-
ment of the twisting and
turning carnival rides, the
heart-thumping engine roar
of the tractor pulls, infamous
“Mud Run” and “Bump &
Run,” the sheer natural exhil-
aration of livestock exhibi-
tions and auction to the just
plain fun of soaking up the
sights, sounds and ambience
of a county fair, there will
something for everyone to
enjoy at the Cheboygan County Fair from
now through Saturday, August 13th.
The Cheboygan Fairgrounds are located
just beyond the Lincoln Avenue Bridge on the
east side of the Cheboygan River in
Cheboygan. Parking is free, gates open at 8
am and admission is free until noon, and $3
for teens and adults from noon until gates
close at 11 pm (there is no admission charge
for those ages 12 and under). Additional
information and schedule of events can be
found at www.cheboyganfair.com or by call-
ing the fairgrounds at (231) 627-9611.
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You've worked hard this year, here's hoping
for top honors Tuesday August 9 for your
Cheboygan County Youth Livestock Pro-
gram steers Diesel and Po at the 9:00 am
CCYLP/4H Beef and Dairy Judging and for
your CCYLP hogs Feinagain and Yota at the
5:00 pm CCYLP/4H Hog judging .
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Ask about
deer, elk, moose
and bear
processing
Good luck to
all Fair Project
Participants!
STUFFED SAUSAGES
Brat Size - $1.30/lb. • Link Size $1.60/lb.
Flavors Available: Reg.Breakfast, Brat,
Sweet or Hot Italian, Cajun, Ranch, Maple, Polish
*Bulk Sausage is included in processing fee.
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Crowned at a Pageant ceremony held on Sunday, August 7th, the 2011
Cheboygan County Fair Queen is Mariah Cardinal (white dress at right). 1st run-
ner up is Sammara Burkhart (solid blue dress), 2nd runner up is Michelle
LaCross (yellow dress) and 3rd runner up is Ashley Dorey (blue print dress on
left). Photo courtesy of Cheboygan County Fair.
Gaylord’s own
Harmonie
Meisters will be
part of the
“Show of
Champions”
barbershop
quartet concert
presented at
the Evangelical
Free Church,
located at 1649
M-32 east in
Gaylord, on
August 20th,
starting at
7:30 pm.
Friday evening, starting at 7 pm, the roar of high
horsepower engines will fill the Grandstand area as
the Super Modified Tractor and Truck Pull takes off.
Photo courtesy of Cheboygan County Fair.
Enjoy a Night of Barbershop Harmony at the 2011
“Show of Champions”
Cold Case Detective to speak
at Otsego County Library
2011/2012 Leadership Otsego
County program applications
due by August 17th
G A Y L O R D
PHOTO COURTESY OF HARMONIE MEISTERS
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LOCAL NEWS
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GAYLORD
Roadshow comes to
town
If you have gold, silver,
antiques or other rare col-
lectibles lying around your
house, the Ohio Valley
Refinery & Roadshow wants
to see them! The event is free
and there is no limit to the
number of items that can be
brought in. For additional
information call 217-726-
7590. The Roadshow will be
at the Quality Inn of Gaylord,
137 West St. (by I-75 North
exit 282) Tuesday through
Saturday, August 9 – 13, 9am
– 6pm. Saturday until 4pm
GAYLORD
Healthy Living
Attend the Healthy Living for
adults with mental illness
from 10-11am at the United
Way building, 116 E. Fifth St.
Aug. 16 – What services are
available & how to access
them.
INDIAN RIVER
Outdoor Weekend Day
Camps
The Salvation Army is hold-
ing day camps for kids ages 8
- 12 years old. There will be a
Bible based curriculum,
explore the forest, paddle
boating, learn about & swim
in beautiful lakes, games,
sports, trail walking, fishing,
community service projects,
earn TSA emblems, make
healthy snacks and dinners
and much more. Session #3
Friday, August 12 & Saturday,
August 13; Session #4 Friday,
August 19 & Saturday, August
20. The times are Friday 6am
- 9pm and Saturday 9am –
7pm. The cost is $25 per ses-
sion. For information of reg-
istration please contact
Darlene Olson at 231-408-
8928.
GRAYLING
Garden Tractor Pulls
Aug 14, Aug 28, Sept 11 and
Sept 25. For more informa-
tion, call 989-348-5187 or
visit www.wellingtonfarm-
park.org. Farm is open week-
ends May 14 to June 18 –
9am-5pm, Farm is open
everyday June 19 to October
31 – 9am-5pm. Last guided
tour is 4:30. Admission:
Adults $7.50/Seniors &
Students $5.50/Family Max
$27.50.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Senator Walker office
hours
State Sen. Howard Walker, R-
Traverse City, has scheduled
summer office hours. Office
hours provide constituents
an opportunity to meet and
discuss concerns with the
senator or a member of his
staff. All are welcome.
Aug. 11--Traverse City - 4 to
5pm. Traverse City Public
Library, Thirlby Room, 610
Woodmere Ave.
Aug. 16--Harbor Springs -
10:30 to 11:30am. Harbor
Springs Public Library, 206 S.
Spring St.
Aug. 16--Charlevoix - 1 to
2pm. Charlevoix City Hall,
210 State St.
Aug. 25--Sault Ste. Marie -
11:30am to 12:30pm, Bayliss
Library, 541 Library Drive
Aug. 25--St. Ignace - 2 to
3pm. St. Ignace City Hall, 396
N. State St.
GAYLORD
Volunteers needed
The Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) of
Otsego County partners with
Otsego County Commission
on Aging to provide trans-
portation to medical
appointment for older adults
in our community. The
transportation is free to
clients as the rides are pro-
vided by RSVP Volunteers;
RSVP volunteers may receive
mileage reimbursement for
travel. As the aging popula-
tion grows so does the need
for services for older adults.
If you would like to con-
tribute to this very important
need and you are 55 or older,
please contact Lisa at the
RSVP office – 989-732-6232.
INDIAN RIVER
Book sale
The Friends of the Indian
River Library will be hosting
weekly book sales this sum-
mer on Wednesday's from
11am – 3pm in the Tuscarora
Twp Building.
ANTRIM, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET &
OTSEGO COUNTIES
Mammograms
Mammogram appointments
are available for low-
income/uninsured/underin-
sured women. If you have
uninsured employees or if
mammograms are not a cov-
ered benefit in their health
insurance package, please
encourage your female
employees to schedule a
mammogram at the Health
D e p a r t m e n t .
Uninsured/underinsured
women age 40 to 64 who live
in Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties
and who meet income guide-
lines are eligible. Income
guidelines are generous--
women from a family four
can have a household
income of nearly $56,000 and
qualify. Appointments are
available now! Call the
Health Department of
Northwest Michigan at 800-
432-4121 during regular
business hours.
Mammograms save lives!
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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GAYLORD
Children Playgroup
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 10 -
11:30am, Otsego County
Park, North Pavilion. Free
Admission. Snacks, Crafts, &
Friends. Questions? Call
Laura at 732-7289 or email
[email protected]
GRAYLING
Attn: Businesses
Please bring your ideas for
the Grayling Christmas Walk
to our weekly meetings start-
ing at Citizens Bank. (Rear
door entrance) We meet on
Thursday mornings starting
at 8 a.m. All businesses are
welcome. More information
contact Pam Barr at 989-348-
6000.
INDIAN RIVER
Farm Market
The Indian River Farm
Market is back with the won-
derful fresh produce, flowers,
jams, breads and other
homemade items! Stop in
and support your local farm-
ers and vendors, and enjoy
home grown items. The Farm
Market will be every
Wednesday 2pm- 6pm and
every Saturday 9am – 1pm at
the Citizens National Bank
parking lot on the corner of S.
Straits Hwy and M-68. The
Farm Market will run
through October 29th. For
more information call the
Chamber at 231-238-9325.
GAYLORD
Democrats meet
Otsego County Democrats
meets 3rd Tuesdays. 6 PM
United Way Building. Call
Carol at 989-732-2591 for
info.
GRAYLING
Farmer’s Market
It will be held every Thursday
under the pavilion in
Grayling City Park from 2-
6pm. Will close the weekend
of Harvest Festival, which is
held in Downtown Grayling
on Saturday, October 1st &
Sunday, October 2nd as well.
GRAYLING
Senior Project Fresh
coupons
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging along
with MSU Extension are
sponsoring the 2011 Senior
Project Fresh Farmers Market
Nutrition Program which
gives $20 worth of coupons
that can be used on fresh
Michigan produce at partici-
pating local fresh food mar-
kets. In Grayling, coupons
can be used at Jim’s Farm
Market and at the Grayling
Farm Market on Thursdays at
the City Park from 2-6pm. If
you are a Crawford County
senior age 60 or above and
your monthly income is
below $1,679 per month
($2,268 for a couple), you
may qualify for these free
coupons. If you feel you
qualify and would like to par-
ticipate in the program, con-
tact the Commission on
Aging at 348-7123.
GAYLORD
Farmer's Market
The Gaylord Downtown
Farmers Market is consid-
ered one of the finest mar-
kets in northern Michigan!
Michigan farm producers sell
fresh fruits and vegetables,
baked goods, herbs, and
much more under the down-
town pavilion. In the warmer
months, you’ll also find out-
door plants and flowers.
Ample parking is available.
Open every Saturday, 8am to
2pm, through October 29.
And every Wednesday, 8am
to 2pm, July through
October.
GRAYLING
Senior Center Raffle
The Grayling Senior Center is
sponsoring a cash raffle. The
prizes are 1st prize $250., 2nd
prize-$175 and 3rd prize-$75.
Tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6
tickets. The drawing will be
held on September 22 follow-
ing the Grandparents Day
Dinner. Raffle and dinner are
both open to the public. For
more information contact
the Senior Center at (989)
348-7123.
GAYLORD
Classic car show
Enjoy classic cars at Culvers
every Thursday through
August from 5-8pm. Culvers
is located on M-32 West.
GRAYLING
Summer lunch
program
The Christian Help Center is
changing the name and for-
mat of the supplemental
summer lunch program. The
program runs July 1 - Aug. 31
from 11am - 3pm, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Parents that reside in
Crawford County and have
school age children that
receive free or reduced lunch
during the school year are
eligible. A parent may come
in one time in July and one
time in August and will be
given a box containing
breakfast, lunch and snack
items. A grant from the
Crawford County United Way
will help supplement the cost
of the program. Questions,
call the Christian Help
Center, 989-348-6046
between 1-3 M, W, F
INDIAN RIVER
Northern Rods and
Rides Car Shows
The Northern Rods ’n Rides
Car Club have begun hosting
their weekly car shows! The
shows will be held every
Wednesday evening until
September 15 beginning at
5pm at the Indian River
Eagles, FOE #4046. All events
are open to the public and
spectators are welcome.
GRAYLING
Assistance with
Medicare Premiums
On Wednesday, August 10 at
6pm and on Thursday,
August 11 at 12:30pm, the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging is pro-
viding a free seminar on
Medicare Extra Help and the
application process for those
Crawford County residents
who need assistance in pay-
ing for their Medicare premi-
ums. If your monthly income
is below $1,361.25 for an
individual or $1,838.75 for a
married couple and your cur-
rent assets are below $12,640
for an individual or $25,260
for a married couple, you
may be eligible for assistance
in paying for your Medicare
premiums. Dinner will be
served at 5pm on August 10
and lunch will be served at
Noon on August 11 with pre-
sentations to follow. The cost
of the meal is a suggested
donation of $2.50 for seniors
60+ or $5.25 for those under
60. The Grayling Senior
Center is located at 308
Lawndale St. If you need
more information call 348-
7123.
HARBOR SPRINGS
Car show
The Harbor Springs Car
Festival begins Aug. 11 at
10am at the Birchwood Inn
with a 2 hour driving tour
traveling throughout the
beautiful countryside. Call
800-530-9955 to register for
the tour. The car show begins
at 5:30pm at Zorn Park.
Admission is free for specta-
tors and to display your vehi-
cle.
INDIAN RIVER
Business after Hours
You are invited to Business
After Hours, Friday, August
12 from 5:30 until 9pm at the
Fay Martin River Resort, 3247
N. Club Rd. just north of the
bridge) Hors d'oeuvres, door
prizes, and networking all for
only $5 per member and $10
per future" member! Please
RSVP with the Chamber, 231-
238-9325. Sponsored by Fay
Martin River Resort, Rental
Express and Northern Rods
‘N Rides
GRAYLING
Rummage Sale
Fundraiser
There will be a Rummage
Sale Fundraiser benefiting
the Grayling Senior Center
on Friday, August 12th
through Sunday, August 14th
located at the American
Legion Hall in Grayling on
the I-75 Business Loop. The
Rummage Sale will be open
from 9am to 4pm each day.
Donations of items in clean,
working order (no clothing,
books, or computers) will be
accepted on drop off days
only. Drop off days will be
August 9th-August 11th.from
10am to 3pm only. There will
be no collection of items at
the Senior Center. If you
have large items and need
them picked up, call the
Senior Center. For more
information, contact Helen
at (989) 348-7123.
GAYLORD
Concert
Free concert. CenterStage!
Aug. 12, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
This multi-talented northern
Michigan band will interact
with the crowd while playing
a wide variety of tunes.
They’ll provide an evening of
music that includes country,
classic rock, and oldies rock
& roll! Their music will make
you want to get up and
dance! Bring your lawn
chairs and blankets to enjoy
the sights and sounds under
our “Pavilion On Court” in
downtown Gaylord.
Sponsored by the Gaylord
Downtown Development
Authority.
GAYLORD
Michaywe Arts & Craft
Show
It is the 33rd year for the
Michaywe Arts & Craft Show.
Aug. 12, Noon - 6pm, Aug. 13,
10am - 4pm. The show is at
the grounds of the Michaywe
clubhouse, 1535 Opal Lake
Road.
GRAYLING
Rummage Sale
Fundraiser
There will be a Rummage
Sale Fundraiser benefiting
the Grayling Senior Center
on Aug. 12 - Aug. 14 located
in the building next to Glen’s
Market in Grayling on the I-
75 Business Loop. The
Rummage Sale will be open
from 9am to 4pm each day.
Donations of items in clean,
working order (no clothing,
books, or computers) will be
accepted on drop off days
only. Drop off days will be
August 9 - 11 from 10am to
3pm only. There will be no
collection of items at the
Senior Center. If you have
large items and need them
picked up, call the Senior
Center. For more informa-
tion, contact Helen at 989-
348-7123.
GAYLORD
Stuff the Bus
Help ‘Stuff the Bus’ with
Otsego County United Way.
Every child needs pencils,
scissors, crayons, and note-
books to start a successful
school year. United Way is
helping foster children’s edu-
cation by collecting much
needed school supplies for
students in Otsego County.
Stuff the Bus is an annual
campaign sponsored by
United Way to gather school
supplies for local children in
need. With school budget
cuts and many families
struggling to get by, the
donated school supplies can
make a huge difference in a
student’s education. Just
before the school year
begins, all items are distrib-
uted to schools throughout
the county. This year’s Stuff
the Bus will be on Saturday,
August 13 from 10am – 3pm
at Kmart, Glen’s Market and
Wal-mart in Gaylord. Drop
boxes will also be located at
Cooper-Standard, Kmart,
Glen’s, Wal-mart and Otsego
County Library locations in
Gaylord, Vanderbilt and
Johannesburg Aug. 1- 13.
PETOSKEY
Stuff the Bus
Help ‘Stuff the Bus’ with
Char-Em United Way. Every
child needs pencils, scissors,
crayons, and notebooks to
start a successful school year.
Char-Em United Way is help-
ing foster children’s educa-
tion by collecting much
needed school supplies for
students in Charlevoix and
Emmet Counties. Stuff the
Bus is an annual campaign
sponsored by Char-Em
United Way to gather school
supplies for local children in
need. With school budget
cuts and many families
struggling to get by, the
donated school supplies can
make a huge difference in a
student’s education. Just

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Friday and Saturday,
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Hours: Fri. Noon-6pm
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before the school year
begins, all items are distrib-
uted to each school in the
C h a r l e v o i x - E m m e t
Intermediate School District.
This year’s Stuff the Bus will
be on Saturday, August 13 at
Kmart in Charlevoix and
Petoskey. Char-Em United
Way is also accepting mone-
tary donations to purchase
school supplies for students
in need. Donations should be
mailed to Char-Em United
Way, PO Box 1701, Petoskey,
MI 49770, with Stuff the Bus
noted.
CHARLEVOIX
Waterfront Art Fair
On August 13 many of the
nation's finest artists and
craftsmen will be coming to
the Charlevoix Waterfront Art
Fair to exhibit their best
works. These have been cho-
sen from over 1000 appli-
cants who subject their work
to the jury. This is a most dif-
ficult task as this fair attracts
the finest but only a limited
number of spaces are avail-
able.
GRAYLING
Cemetery walk
The Crawford County
Historical Society is sponsor-
ing their 4th Cemetery Walk
on Aug. 13 from 5-7 PM at
Elmwood Cemetery on the
corner of N. Down River
Road & Business I-75. The
gate will open at 5pm on Aug.
13. The greeters will pass out
brochures and direct you to a
parking area. There is no
admission charge; donations
are welcome. Wear comfort-
able walking shoes and a golf
cart will be available for
those who need extra help.
INDIAN RIVER
Festival of Lights
Boat Parade
There will be a Lighted Boat
Parade along the Indian River
on Saturday, August 13. The
Parade will start at dusk at
DeVoe Beach. For more
information please contact
Sammy “G” at 810-845-3620.
ONAWAY
Tea Party meets
Join your friends and neigh-
bors at Allis Township Hall
Aug. 13 from 4-6pm to hear
speakers address concerns in
Lansing and Washington DC.
Scheduled speakers are Peter
Konetchy, candidate for US
Senate; Peter Pettalia, Rep.
for Michigan’s 106th district;
Bill Sage, Allegan county
commissioner and
spokesman for “reconstitut-
ing Michigan”; Randy Bishop,
Michigan Freedom to Work;
Greg Marshall, WMKT radio;
Vincent Szczerowki,
Chairman of Michigan
Teenage Republicans; Mrs.
Peter Konetchy, originally
from the Soviet Union, who
will speak about the creeping
dangers of socialism. The
Allis Township hall is located
at the corner of Glasier Rd.
and Hwy 638 outside of
Onaway.
PETOSKEY
Free Foreclosure
Workshop
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency is
organizing a Free Foreclosure
Education workshop on Aug.
15 from 9am – 11am. To reg-
ister for this workshop or for
more information, call 231-
347-9070, 1-800-443-5518 or
visit www.nmcaa.net. The
workshop will be held at
NMCAA, 2202 Mitchell Park
Drive #4, Petoskey
GRAYLING
Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Crawford
County Library are hosting a
used book sale Aug. 16 – 20 at
the Devereaux Memorial
Library, 201 Plum St. Tons of
gently used books for sale at
low prices. Choose from fic-
tion, non-fiction, mysteries,
old books, better books,
cookbooks, kids book and
even sets of books. Sale
begins Tuesday, 8/16 at 1pm.
Wednesday – Saturday sale
begins at 9am.
GRAYLING
Computer Classes
In partnership with Kirtland
Community College, the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging will be
offering computer classes
during August. Upcoming
classes include the following:
Tuesday, August 16 –
Computers 101, Thursday,
August 18 – Facebook and
Tuesday, August 30 –
Computer Purchasing. Cost
of each session is $10 paid on
the day of the class. Check-in
for the classes begins at
12:30pm with the class run-
ning from 1-4pm. Class size
is limited to 10 per class. To
register for a class, please
contact the Senior Center at
989-348-7123.
MANCELONA
Summer Celebration
Tuesday, August 16 - Jason &
Nick - A Good Times, Great
Music duo. Held downtown
Mancelona at the Triangle
Park (near the clock). All are
welcome to attend, and there
is no charge. Bring lawn
chairs and blankets. In case
of inclement weather, con-
certs will be moved to the
Mancelona 7/8 grade gym.
Concert time is from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
GRAYLING
Mackinac Island trip
The Grayling Senior Center
will be taking a trip to the
Mackinac Island on Tuesday,
August 16th. This trip will
include Coach Bus
Transportation to Mackinac
Island, Round trip ferry boat
ride, Carriage Tour, entrance
into Fort Mackinac and
lunch in the Tea Room locat-
ed in the Fort. Cost for the
trip is $95. Reservations and
payments are required in
advance. To register for the
trip, please contact Helen
Nolan at the Senior Center at
989-348-7123.
GAYLORD
Business after Hours
Aug. 17, 5-7pm at Alpine
Tavern & Eatery. Sponsored
by Otsego County United
Way and hosted by Alpine
Tavern & Eatery.
PETOSKEY
One woman show
Crooked Tree Arts Center
presents An Evening with
Dora Stockman August 17 at
7pm. This theatrical one
woman show is free and
open to the public. Dora’s
story is presented in three
acts by Margaret O’Rourke-
Kelly an accomplished
teacher and actress and
writer. Dr. O'Rourke-Kelly
researched and authored
Dora’s biography of dynamic
leadership roles in W.C.T.U.,
Suffrage, the Grange, and
public office. Dora’s story
will be brought to life
through song and scenes that
are engaging, witty, and
entertaining.
GRAYLING
Free Divorce Clinic
Clinics sponsored by The
46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services of
Northern Michigan and River
House Women’s Shelter. The
sessions are open to anyone
who is in the process of
divorce and cannot afford to
hire an attorney to represent
them. Next clinic in Grayling
is Aug. 18 at the Crawford
County courthouse, 5:30pm.
Future dates are Oct. 20, Dec.
15 and Feb. 16, 2012.
PETOSKEY
Workers Comp
Seminar
The Northern Michigan
Society of Human Resources
Management presents
Worker's Compensation
from Prevention to
Litigation. Learn what every
employer must know about
Workers Compensation,
August 19, 8am - 12:30pm.
Odawa Hotel (Formerly
Victories Casino & Hotel),
The Michigan Room. To reg-
ister please visit:
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GRAYLING
Senior Center Dance
Join us on Friday, August 19
at 6pm for an evening of
Dance at the Grayling Senior
Center located at 308
Lawndale St. The dance will
feature music by The
Reflections. Tickets can be
purchased in advance at the
Senior Center. The cost is
$10.00 per person. If you
have any questions, please
call Helen Nolan at 348-7123.
PETOSKEY
Jeff Daniels performs
Aug. 19 - Jeff Daniels -
Crooked Tree Arts Center, 7
pm. Entertainment: Jeff
Daniels with Special quest
Brian Vander Ark. Show is $30
advance or Door, tickets
available at Crooked Tree,
Grain Train and Blissfest.
Artists Bio: When you think
of “grassroots” and “down to
Earth,” you don’t normally
think of a movie star. You
especially don't think of a
movie star the caliber of Jeff
Daniels. Yet that is exactly
what Jeff has accomplished
with his second CD
Grandfather’s Hat. With the
follow-up album to Live and
Unplugged, Daniels has
proven that he is not an actor
who sings, but an accom-
plished singer/songwriter
who’s musical talent does not
require the support of his
acting. Also performing will
be Brian Vander Ark a formi-
dable Michigan songwriter of
Verve Pipe fame.
CHEBOYGAN, OTSEGO AND
PRESqUE ISLE COUNTIES
Great Start
Scholarships
The Great Start Early
Childhood Scholarship pro-
gram is now accepting appli-
cations for students for the
2011/2012 school year within
the Cheboygan, Otsego, and
Presque Isle counties.
Beginning in August 2011,
the Great Start Collaborative
will offer scholarships to eli-
gible 3 & 4-year-old children
within the Cheboygan,
Otsego and Presque Isle
Counties. Applications for
families (and providers) can
be found on the COP Great
Start Collaborative website at
www.cop4kids.org or on the
North East Regional
Resource Center website at
www.greatstartchildcare.org
PETOSKEY
Triage volunteers
sought
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency is
seeking triage volunteers to
assist families and individu-
als seeking assistance in
homeless prevention, tax
preparation, utility aid and
foreclosure prevention.
Volunteers will be trained to
assist with initial client
intake, information and
referral, clerical, and other
projects. Potential candi-
dates will have a passion to
address human need and the
ability to work in an office
environment. Background
check is mandatory. If you
are interested in making a
real difference in your com-
munity, please email your
resume to
[email protected], or mail
them to the Volunteer
Coordinator at 2202 Mitchell
Park Drive, Suite #4. If you
have questions, please con-
tact Michael Shank at 231-
347-9070.
INDIAN RIVER
Churchill Classic
5K & 10K Run and 1 mile
Walk will be held Saturday,
August 20. The races will start
and finish at the North
Central State Trail Trailhead
at Western and Taylor Streets.
The registration fee per run-
ner is $20 by August 2 or $25
after. Register online at:
www.CNBisMyBank.comor
contact Nancy Lindsay or
Nicole Drake at 231-627-
7111. T-shirt & packet pickup
and registration will be
Friday, August 19 from 4:00-
7:00pm at Citizen’s National
Bank in Cheboygan.
Registration day of will be
from 7:00-7:45am on
Saturday, August 20 at the
Trailhead. Awards will be
given for overall winners of
5K & 10K, male & female, and
1st, 2nd, & 3rdin all age
groups and divisions.
GAYLORD
Otsego County Fair
August 20th - 27th.
Saturday: Polish Night ~ The
Kielbasa Kings Polka Band 7
pm - 11 pm
Sunday: Little Mister & Miss
& Queens Pageant @ 7 pm
Monday: DeWayne Spaw
(Country Music) 6 pm
Tuesday: Skerbeck Brothers
Midway Opens 5 pm - 11 pm
~Super Kicker Rodeo @ 7 pm
Wednesday: Skerbeck
Brothers Midway Opens 12
pm - 11 pm ~ SJO Super
Cross Racing @ 7 pm
Thursday: Skerbeck Brothers
Midway Opens 12 pm - 11
pm ~ Modified Tractor, Pick-
Up & Semi Pulling @ 6 pm
Friday: Skerbeck Brothers
Midway Opens 12 pm - 11
pm, ~ All American
Lumberjack Show 7 pm ~
Bump & Run @ 7 pm
Saturday: Skerbeck Brothers
Midway Opens 12 pm - 11
pm ~ All American
Lumberjack show 5 pm ~
Night of Destruction @ 6 pm
CHEBOYGAN
Hardhats and Hope
Banquet and Silent
Auction
The Cheboygan County
Habitat for Humanity will be
hosting a pig roast dinner
beginning at 5pm on
Tuesday, August 23 at Black
Mountain Lodge. Tickets are
available at both the HfH Re-
Store and HfH offices in
Cheboygan and cost $25 per
patron, $15 per adult and $6
for children under 12.
During the banquet there
will be a raffle drawing for a
$5,000 home makeover.
Tickets are $20 each and only
400 will be sold. For more
information please contact
231-597-4663.
GRAYLING
Hog Roast
The Community is invited to
attend a Hog Roast at the
Grayling Senior Center, 308
Lawndale on Thursday,
August 25. Dinner will be
served from 4-6pm. Dinner
includes pulled pork, corn on
the cob, macaroni salad,
spiced pears and apple pie.
The meal is only $5.25 per
person with people over age
60 at a suggested donation of
$2.50. Dinner is open to the
public, no reservations
required. For more informa-
tion contact the Senior
Center at (989) 348-7123.
PETOSKEY
Dixieland Worship &
Concert
Music lovers yearning for an
authentic New Orleans expe-
rience will find it at the First
Presbyterian Church of
Petoskey every Thursday
evening through Aug. 25
when the Epsilon Jass Band
raises the roof with their
Dixieland Worship and
Concert Services. The servic-
es are open to the public and
everyone is welcome to enjoy
this rousing and inspiring
musical and Ecumenical-
style worship and jazz serv-
ice.
CHEBOYGAN
Garage Sale
The Cheboygan County
Humane Society is holding
Northern Michigan’s Largest
Garage Sale August 26-28 at
the Cheboygan County Fair
Grounds. Friday and
Saturday times are 9:00am to
5:00pm. Sunday times are
10:00am to 1:00pm. A Special
Auction will be held on
Sunday at 2:00pm. Donated
items will be accepted on
Wednesday, August 24 from
10:00am – 2:00pm. Your
donations and purchases
help the animals of
Cheboygan and Presque Isle
counties.
PETOSKEY
Up North Big Band
August 26 at North Central
Michigan College Cafeteria
Room. 7:30pm. Beginners are
welcome. Instruction starts
at 6:45pm. Dances are
$10/adult, $5/Under 18 and
free under 5. A great way to
experience the magic of the
30's and 40's big band sound
and the dance styles popu-
larized by the music. Lindy
and jitterbug Dances styles
are taught as well as other
ballroom styles and the Up
North Big Band provides
music with an 18 piece Big
Band. The Blissfest Music
Organization present this
series as part of our commit-
ment to sharing cultural her-
itage and providing a great
way to socialize like folks
used to before T.V.
VANDERBILT
Yoga Fest 2011
Attend the 1st annual Yoga
Fest Saturday August 27 from
11am to 9pm at Song of the
Morning Yoga Retreat,
Vanderbilt. Exit 290 from I-75
East to Main St., Left 9.5
miles. Admission $25 per car
early reduced admission
price available on the web-
site. Inspirational music,
speakers, food, vendors,
yoga, meditation, and activi-
ties for all ages. Visit:
http://www.songofthemorn-
i ng. or g/ yogaf es t . ht ml .
Contact: Jim Pero, Song of
the Morning 989-983-4107
GAYLORD
3 on 3 basketball
Limited registration is being
accepted for the Arbutus
Beach Highlands 3 on 3 bas-
ketball tournament held Aug.
27 at Shepherd’s Field.
Players must be 16 years and
older. T-shirts, trophies. Call
for details, 989-619-0652 or
evenings, 989-731-5604
GRAYLING
Deliverable Fuels
Assistance
NEMCSA (Northeast
Michigan Community
Service Agency) has money
available to assist low-
income families with the
delivery of fuels such as
propane, fuel oil and fire-
wood. There are guidelines
which must be followed.
Crawford County residents
who think they might qualify
should contact Beth at 1-866-
270-0687 for prescreening. If
applicants meet all eligibility
requirements, an application
will be mailed or faxed at the
customer’s request. All appli-
cations are on a first come-
first served basis.
GAYLORD
OCS Open house
OCS students are invited to
an all-school Open House on
Thursday, Sept. 1 from 6:30
to 8pm, so the students can
see their classrooms and
meet their teachers.
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Q: My husband of 20 years has
reconnected with two ex-girlfriends
on the Internet. He started chatting
with one of them about three years
ago. When I found out I confronted
him, he quickly closed it all down,
admitted his mistakes, and begged
me to forgive him. But now he's
done it again with a second girl-
friend. I don't think I can trust him
anymore. I don't want a divorce --
we have three teenagers and I'd
rather try to work things out. But I
don't see any changes in his behav-
ior.
Jim: It's time to exercise some "tough
love" in your relationship. Let your hus-
band know that you love him and that
you want the marriage to work, but that
his continued dalliances are unaccept-
able. He's being selfish and juvenile,
and setting a horrible example for your
children. You may need to consider a
legal separation until he gets his act
together.
As a first step, though, find a licensed
marriage and family counselor who can
help you and your husband navigate the
rocky terrain in front of you. Counseling
is a critical avenue for honest, open
communication and can help facilitate
the healing process.
Your husband also needs to set per-
sonal boundaries and get some
accountability in his life. Many church-
es have men's groups in which the par-
ticipants can share their struggles and
ask tough questions of one another
about how they spend their time on the
computer, etc. This is an essential step
for your husband if he hopes to earn
back your trust.
** ** **
Q: My husband had a one-time
affair with a co-worker and struggles
with pornography. We're currently
separated, though he is working very
hard toward recovery. He wants to
reconcile and so do I. What is the best
way to work toward that?
Juli: I'm so glad that you're both moti-
vated to work toward healing and
restoration. Unfortunately, many cou-
ples are not willing to invest the effort to
put their marriages back together after
such a breach of trust. Your marriage
can be restored and even strengthened,
but it will take time and a lot of work on
both of your parts.
As Jim said in the previous answer,
working with a qualified marriage coun-
selor will go a long way in your efforts
toward healing. I recommend that you
and your husband meet regularly with a
counselor who can help you map out
and walk through a plan of what
restoration looks like.
Given your husband's struggles with
sexual temptation, I'd also recommend
that he meet individually with a coun-
selor who specializes in such issues to
help him with personal healing and
accountability. Even with the best inten-
tions, he may continue to battle those
temptations and will need people
around him to help him honor his com-
mitment to you. In addition to the
counseling, this may mean installing
Internet accountability software, asking
your husband to resolve to never to have
a meal alone with another woman --
even in a professional setting -- and
establishing other parameters.
Finally, don't rush the process. The
desire to renew their relationship some-
times causes couples to skip steps. The
trauma that your marriage has experi-
enced can only heal over time. You need
the freedom to ask questions like, "How
do I know this won't happen again?" or
"What led to the infidelity in the first
place?" Skipping steps or reconciling
too quickly will lead to unresolved
issues and hard feelings emerging later
on.
** ** **
Jim Daly is president of Focus on the
Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a
husband and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed
psychologist, co-host of Focus on
the Family, author of several
books, and a wife and mother of
three.
Submit your questions to:
[email protected]
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Focus on the Family,
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This weekend, August 12th - 13th, the 33rd
annual Michaywe’ Arts & Crafts Fair will take
place in the gorgeous, park-like setting in an
around the Michaywe’ Club House located
just a few miles south of downtown Gaylord.
The highly anticipated yearly event kicks
off on Friday at noon, and will be open until 6
pm that evening and from 10 am until 4 pm
on Saturday. Over 80 returning and new
artists and craftspeople from both the local
area and across the country will be on hand
regardless of weather conditions, with juried
artist works that include paintings in acrylics,
oil, and watercolors. High quality, handcraft-
ed items will include ceramics, woodcrafts,
dried flowers, jewelry, candles, country crafts,
toys, baskets, lawn ornaments and stained
glass. Clothing items, including the amazing
selection of “Halloween Hats” will be avail-
able again this year, as will the tasty delicacies
prepared by the “sausage guy” from Alpena,
plus a delicious array of breads, dips, jams
and jellies.
Snacks and meals will also be available at
Michaywe’ Inn the Woods restaurant, the
Michaywe’ Pro Shop Grille, and there will be a
BBQ set up near the basketball court featur-
ing burgers and brats as well as beverage
selections.
“This is an absolutely beautiful setting for
an Arts & Crafts Fair,” notes Mike Buckley, one
of the event organizers and president of the
Michaywe’ Homeowners Board of Directors.
“We offer a shuttle service from the parking
area to the grounds of the event, and we offer
a pick-up service to make it easy for those
who purchase larger items to get those items
into their vehicles.”
“This is a great way to get an early start on
that holiday shopping,” Buckley adds, “The
Michaywe Arts and Crafts Fair is a unique and
exciting experience, and we encourage peo-
ple to come by and see what we have to offer.”
The Michaywe’ Arts & Crafts Fair and
Michaywe’ clubhouse and grounds are locat-
ed at 1535 Opal Lake Road, six miles south of
Gaylord, off Old 27 and Charles Brink Road.
Parking is available at Opal Lake Road and
Northstar Road, with frequent complimenta-
ry shuttle service. There is a $2 fee for park-
ing, but admission to the fair is free.
For more information, call the Michaywé
office at 989-939-8919 or visit www.michay-
we.com
"I heard profound thoughts, deep feelings, and a wicked
since of humor. Very entertaining!" That's how one reviewer
described a concert by Grammy Award winning singer/song-
writer Barbara Bailey Hutchison. On Saturday, August 13th,
this gifted entertainer will bring her finely crafted songs and
clever wit to Aten Place, in Boyne Falls as part of their Summer
Music series. The concert will begin at 7:30. Ms. Hutchison's
extraordinary rich, warm voice is familiar to millions of televi-
sion and radio listeners. The hundreds of commercials she
has sung for McDonald's, Hallmark Cards, Sears, and other
national advertisers attest to her vocal prowess.
With 18 CDs to her credit, Ms Hutchison has a wealth of
wonderful songs. Legendary songwriter Michael Johnson calls
them "Art songs. Every one paints a picture and tells a story".
SHE describes her music as "neo-folk", but in truth it defies
categorization. Some have tried, none is 100% accurate, she's
more like the best parts of each. While her music carries mes-
sages of tolerance and human rights, she's quick to show the
humor in everyday life.
Barbara Bailey Hutchison and her music are full of grace
and humor. Circle August 13th on your calendar and plan on
arriving early. This gifted entertainer is not to be missed. One
critic wrote "She has a way with words, and the music she
wraps around them.”
Tickets for this very special concert are $15 or 2 for $25, and
seating is limited. Check seating availability, and order
advance tickets by calling 231 549 2076. If still available, they
will be sold at the door the night of the concert. Doors open at
6:30. I suggest coming early, bringing a picnic, and enjoying
the grounds of this beautiful northern Michigan treasure.
Aten Place is located at 03492 Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls,
and is a BYOB facility.
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Tony began his automotive sales career in 1984, in
Plymouth, Michigan. Since that time Tony has been
visiting Northern Michigan and in 2000, he and his
family relocated to the Walloon lake area.
He is happily married to Janice, his wife of 26
years and they have two loving daughters - Rachael
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Tony can be reached at 231-347-2585 six days a
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This weekend, August 12th - 13th, the 33rd annual Michaywe’ Arts & Crafts
Fair will take place in the gorgeous, park-like setting in an around the
Michaywe’ Club House. Courtesy Photo
August 11, 2011 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! • Page 9
LOCAL NEWS
On-line at www.weeklychoice.com
Over the past few years, if you’ve
taken out a mortgage or another con-
sumer loan, you’ve probably welcomed
the low interest rates you may have
received. But as an investor, if you’ve
kept any retirement savings in fixed-
rate investment vehicles, you may have
seen low rates in a less favorable light.
And that’s why it may be time for you
take a closer look at your financial strat-
egy for working toward the retirement
lifestyle you’ve envisioned.
Of course, you can always hope that
interest rates will rise, and perhaps they
will. As you may know, the Federal
Reserve has kept interest rates at record
lows in recent years to stimulate lending
and thereby boost the economy. But
rates can’t get much lower, and if infla-
tion were to heat up, the Fed could
reverse course by starting to raise rates.
However, if you’re going to do a good
job of building financial assets for
retirement, you really can’t afford to
play “wait-and-see” with interest rates.
Instead, consider the following moves:
* Rebalance your portfolio. No matter
what your situation, it’s a good idea to
periodically rebalance your investment
portfolio to help ensure it still reflects
your risk tolerance, time horizon and
long-term goals. If you’re concerned
about low rates harming your future
investment income, you have more rea-
son than ever to review your portfolio
and make adjustments as needed, rela-
tive to your objectives. For example, if it
seems that your portfolio has become
“overweighted” in any one vehicle, you
may need to change your investment
mix, keeping in mind your individual
risk tolerance.
* Redefine “retirement.” Retiring from
one career doesn’t have to mean retiring
from work altogether. If you decide to
work part time, do some consulting or
even open your own small business, you
may be able to earn enough income to
take some of the “pressure” off your
investment portfolio in terms of provid-
ing you with the money you need to live
on during retirement. Also, by working
during your nominal retirement years,
you may be able to delay taking Social
Security until you’re a little older, when
your monthly checks can be larger.
* Review your withdrawal strategy.
During your retirement, the amount
you choose to withdraw from your
investments each year will depend on
several factors, including the size of
your portfolio and the amount of
income it is providing. As you chart your
retirement strategy, you’ll need to factor
in a realistic withdrawal rate.
* Re-examine sources of investment
income. You may want part of your
retirement income
to come from
investments that
offer protection of
principal. If so, you
don’t have to settle
for the lowest-rate
vehicles. By look-
ing at the various
alternatives and
blending them
with your overall
portfolio, you may
be able to boost
your income with-
out significantly
increasing your
investment risk.
In short, just
because interest
rates are low, you
don’t have to lower
your retirement
expectations — as
long as you plan
ahead and explore
your options.
This article was
written by Edward
Jones for use by
your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor.
Philip Hofweber is a Financial
Advisor with Edward Jones Investments
located at 100 West Main Street in
Gaylord. He can be reached at (989)731-
1851, or email him at
[email protected]. Tune
in Friday Mornings to Eagle 101.5 for
Phil Hofweber to hear his weekly
Financial Focus Topic. Edward Jones, its
financial advisors and employees do not
provide tax or legal advice. You should
consult with a qualified tax or legal pro-
fessional for advice on your specific situ-
ation.
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leaving it alone with no one to watch over it.
At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your 401(k)
and help you select the one that’s best for you. If you’d
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that someone is looking out for you and your 401(k).
To find out why it makes sense to talk with Edward
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The Crawford County Historical Society is
sponsoring their 4th Cemetery Walk on
August 13 from 5-7 PM at Elmwood
Cemetery on the corner of N. Down River
Road & Business I-75, in Grayling.
The Civil War theme this year is honoring
those who are buried in Elmwood that
served, on this 150th year anniversary of the
beginning of the War Between the States.
The Society is featuring seven soldiers in the
north portion of the cemetery. The re-enac-
tors will tell the tales of their service in the
Union Army during the War. The names of
all 22 who served from this north section
will be listed in our brochure and in future
walks we will feature others of the 60 known
brave soldiers who served, that are buried in
the seven Crawford County cemeteries.
The gate will open at 5 Pm on Saturday,
August 13th. Our greeters will pass out
brochures and direct you to a parking area.
There is no admission charge; donations are
welcome. Wear comfortable walking shoes
and a golf cart will be available for those
who need extra help.
Please come and enjoy this very special
outing filled with history. Any questions
please call Ginger at 989-344-1097
Civil War
Theme to
Cemetery
Walk
If you have gold, silver, antiques or other rare collectibles lying
around your house, the Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow wants to see
them!
The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow is making a stop in Gaylord
this week in search of rare and unique collectibles. The company
states that “Collectors have set aside $300,000 to be distributed to res-
idents for their items during the free five day event.
According to Vice President of Media Relations, Matthew Enright,
“The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow makes offers based on what
collectors are willing to pay. After one decides to sell an item, he or she
is paid on the spot. Then, the Roadshow sends out the item to the col-
lector.” Over 1,000 people are expected to attend the event.
A few recent finds for collectors have included a rare gold coin col-
lection purchased for $107,000, a Civil War pistol used during battle for
$40,000, and a letter written by George Washington to the doctor of his
wife expressing his disdain toward the doctor’s actions regarding the
treatment of his wife. Also, at a recent show in Ohio a local resident
brought in a letter from Abraham Lincoln that she thought was a fake
for over 15 years. She brought it into the show and walked out $25,000
richer after finding out it was an authentic letter.
“Collectors are very serious about their hobby and will pay a lot of
money for the items they are looking for. Nearly all coins and paper
currency, vintage jewelry, war memorabilia, musical instruments and
toys made prior to 1965 are highly sought after by collectors.” Enright
also says, “What we’ve really seen a ton of is gold and silver. With both
hitting all time highs and the current economy, people everywhere are
cashing in broken chains, necklaces and rings and taking advantage of
the market.”
The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow is able to offer good prices as
it has its own refinery. Refineries typically do not do business with the
public; rather, they deal with precious metal accumulators like jewel-
ry stores, pawn shops, dentist offices or industrial facilities that trade
with some form of precious metal. All local area businesses that deal
with precious metals are encouraged
to call ahead and make an
appointment with one of our
representatives. There are no
appointments needed for the
general public to sell their
items.
The event is free and there
is no limit to the number of
items that can be brought in.
For additional information
call 217-726-7590. The
Roadshow will be at the
Quality Inn of Gaylord, 137
West St. (by I-75 North exit
282) Tuesday through
Saturday, August 9 – 13, 9am
– 6pm. Saturday until 4pm
Roadshow Comes to Gaylord
1928 S. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord
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1-800-732-6710
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Elin Hilderbrand, dubbed the ‘Queen
of the Summer Novel’ by Kirkus
Reviews, will visit Saturn Booksellers in
downtown Gaylord on Thursday, Aug.
18th at 6:30pm for a reading, question &
answer session, and book signing event
for her tenth novel, Silver Girl. The
event is free, but ticketed.
Hildebrand, a New York Times best-
selling author with nine wildly popular
novels to her name, has just published
her tenth, Silver Girl, the story of a
woman trapped in a shame and guilt
spiral when her husband is indicted for
creating an elaborate financial scheme.
As always, the island of Nantucket is a
leading character in the new book.
“I was thrilled to be called by the folks
in New York wanting to know if we
would host Elin this season,” says
Saturn Booksellers’ owner Jill Miner.
“Her Nantucket-based beach reads have
been customer favorites here for years.
We’ve been selling piles of Silver Girl,
which is great summer escapism, and
we’re far from alone – it hit the New York
Times bestseller list after just a week or
two on the shelves!
Saturn has an entire beach-themed
event planned, complete with summery
refreshments. The cost of the refresh-
ments is exactly one sand dollar – which
we’ll give you when you purchase Elin’s
new book!” says Miner.
Hilderbrand is a graduate of Johns
Hopkins University and the graduate
fiction workshop at the University of
Iowa. She traveled extensively before
settling on the beautiful windswept
island of Nantucket, where she lives
with her husband and three children.
This event is free and open to the
public, but requires a ticket (refresh-
ments, as noted, require a sand dollar,
which will be attached to copies of
Hildebrand’s new book). Free tickets
and more information about this and
any other of Saturn Booksellers’ many
events can be obtained by calling 989-
732-8899 or visiting the bookstore at 133
W. Main St. in downtown Gaylord, or on
the web at www.saturnbooksellers.com
NYT Bestselling Author Elin Hilderbrand to Sign
at Saturn Booksellers in Downtown Gaylord
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dubbed the
‘Queen of the
Summer Novel’
by Kirkus
Reviews, will visit
Saturn
Booksellers in
downtown
Gaylord on
Thursday, August
18th for a read-
ing and book
signing event.
Courtesy Photo
Page 10 • Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! August 11, 2011
By Jim Akans
It’s about strategy, footwork, movement,
and style. It is the art of fencing, a sport with
contemporary origins dating back to the 18th
century French school of fencing, which had
been influenced by the Italian school of the
Renaissance.
The sport of fencing has indeed endured
through the centuries, and enthusiasts, as
well as those with a curiosity about learning
this time-honored activity combining mental
and physical prowess, have an excellent
resource right here in northern Lower
Michigan at the Harbor Springs Fencing Club.
Operated by Tony Balistreri, a previously
nationally ranked sabre fencer who is now a
youth pastor at the Harbor Light Christian
School, the Harbor Springs Fencing Club has
been up and running since the early part of
2011, and open to the public since early sum-
mer.
“My students at Harbor Light urged me to
open a club that would allow the community
to share in learning the art of fencing,” notes
Balistreri. ”We started it out as a trial and
found there was a whole lot of interest out
there. ”
At this point, Harbor Springs Fencing Club
focuses on learning the use of a sabre, one of
the three weapons that may be utilized in
fencing; the foil, epee or sabre. The long thin
appearance of the sabre is a familiar one to
those who may have seen it utilized in the
such popular movies as “The Princess Bride.”
Balistreri, who is a formerly nationally
ranked sabre fencer, is a valuable resource for
both beginning and advanced fencing stu-
dents. He studied under highly renown
coach, Waldek Czaja, placed in the top 6 in
the National Champions competition and Jr.
Olympics in the mid 1990’s and had several
scholarship offers before deciding attend
Catholic College in Graceville, Florida where
he graduated with a Bible Degree, and move
to northern Lower Michigan.
Harbor Springs Fencing Club offers classes
for both beginning and advanced students on
Tuesdays, with beginning classes from 3:30 to
4:15 pm and advanced from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
Initially, students are offered three free les-
sons, and the fee to join the club is $40 per
month, which include a weekly practice,
training and instructions, and use of the lock-
er area. While some fencing gear is available,
Balistreri notes that most ongoing students
prefer to secure their own gear.
He states, “We have fencing strips, and
have an electronic set up we are in the
process of securing. We also plan to start
competing in Midwest high school champi-
onships and national tournaments this fall.”
“It is a different, fun, and enjoyable sport,”
Balistreri adds, “It is often compared to phys-
ical chess in that it uses mind, body and a
sabre all at one. It is about footwork, distance
to the opponent, planning of offence and
defense. It is also quite and aerobic workout.”
For additional information, check out
Harbor Springs Fencing Club’s facebook page,
or call (231) 838-6207.
Offering training for both beginning and advanced students, the Harbor Springs
Fencing Club is located at 8220 Clayton Road (Harbor Light Gymnasium) in
Harbor Springs.
Open to the
public since early
summer, Harbor
Springs Fencing
Club focuses on
teaching students
the art of fencing
with a sabre.
From left to right
coach
Tony Balistreri,
Tom Ruthig,
Ben Ruthig,
Chris,
Nathen
Oystemeyer.
Bottom Row:
Feonia
Ledingham,
Isabella Balistreri,
Ian Ledingham,
Matt Walker,
Claire Ledingham
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August 11, 2011 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! • Page 11
Smaller Independent business-
es are the backbone of a local
economy. They support the com-
munity infrastructure by creating
more local jobs, paying local
taxes, making contributions to
local charities and through their
strong participation in communi-
ty-oriented organizations.
Across the nation, more and
more shoppers are realizing the
importance of frequenting inde-
pendent retailers in the support
of their local economy. This was
apparent in a recent study
regarding holiday sales for the
2009 season.
In a survey involving over 1,800
independent businesses, The
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
(ILSR) discovered more holiday
shoppers sought out locally-
owned businesses this past sea-
son. The survey found that sales
for independent businesses were
up an average of two-point-two
percent, versus Commerce
Department figures showing
overall retail numbers down
approximately point-three per-
cent in December and up one-
point-eight percent in November.
The survey also found that holi-
day sales for independent retail-
ers in places with active “buy
local” campaigns reported holi-
day sales were up three percent
as opposed to an average
increase of only one percent in
towns without such campaigns.
"These results reinforce what
we've heard from our local affili-
ates -- that their campaigns are
yielding real dividends and shift-
ing local spending," said Jennifer
Rockne, director of the American
Independent Business Alliance.
"That's good news for their local
economies. Studies show that
small businesses keep more dol-
lars circulating locally and gener-
ate the majority of new jobs."
Shop your local independent
businesses – they are the back-
bone of a local economy.
Reasons to
Support Your Local Economy
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OPEN 24 HOURS THURSDAY - SATURDAY
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Featuring our Family Sampler:
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1 order of Garlic
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Our pizza’s are extra large
and feature generous portions
of our toppings, special
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We have a number of Non-Profit
Groups who are waiting for a sponsor
to be a part of the 20/20 Project. Cost
to sponsor a Non-Profit Group is just
$25 a month.
If you or your business are interested
in sponsoring your favorite
non-profit organization, call our office
at 989-732-8160 or e-mail us at
[email protected].
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We are a homeless shelter serving the Gaylord area.
In addition to providing food and shelter, a major focus of
The Friendship Shelter's program is training and education designed
to ensure continued success for our clients once they transition to
independent living.
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200 S. Court Avenue, Suite 2, Post Office Box 1154, Gaylord, Michigan 49734
Phone: 989.448.8828 • Fax: 989.448.8829 • [email protected]
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321 N. Otsego, Gaylord, MI 49735 • 989-732-5801
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Gaylord Area Council for the Arts
2011 EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
July 5 - August 27
Juried Photography Invitation
opens featuring the works of photographers recognized in
the 2010 Juried Photography Show.
Reception July 9, 5-7 p.m.
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231-838-5377
(Located in the Harbor Plaza
by the Harbor Springs Airport)
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At the Polish Kitchen of Harbor
Springs, you’ll savor the flavors
of the old country: the rich,
earthy blends of meats and veg-
etables that are the staples of
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Come celebrate Michigan’s music at Farmfest
this weekend! From Thursday, August 11
through Sunday, August 14, music-lovers of all
kinds will converge at a 109-year-old farm in the
woods just east of Johannesburg for a weekend
full of music, nature, and family fun.
The main stage music starts on Friday
evening at 5:00 p.m. and ends on Sunday night
at 11:00. Over 45 Michigan-based bands will
perform this year, representing a wide array of
musical styles, from traditional folk and blue-
grass to techno, funk, and blues.
“We’re going to have a whole big mix of differ-
ent genres this year,” said festival organizer
Stacy Jo Schiller. “There’s really going to be
something for everyone.”
Part of what sets Farmfest apart from other
music festivals is it’s natural setting right on the
45th parallel. A natural amphitheater serves the
main stage, and a second stage is located in the
old-growth forest nearby. A campfire circle and
drum kiva can also be found in the woods, and
attendees can enjoy the impromptu jam ses-
sions, workshops and storytelling that take
place throughout the duration of the festival.
There will be plenty of entertainment for the
kids as well. A kids’ area will be available with
several activities and games, including a talent
show, sand castle making, playground equip-
ment, face painting, crafts, an open stage,
instrument making, hay bale climbing, and
more. It’s sure to be a weekend full of fun for
the entire family.
“Be careful because once you come to
Farmfest, you will never not come again,” said
Schiller. “It’s a lot of fun, and there’s more
laughter here in one weekend than most people
have in a whole year.”
Admission to Farmfest is $65 per person for
the entire weekend, or a daily fee of $25 per per-
son. Children 12 and under are admitted for
free. More information about Farmfest, includ-
ing a schedule of events, list of bands, and driv-
ing directions, can be found at www.farm-
fest.com.
Farmfest, one of the most popular music festivals in the state, will take place
this weekend just east of Johannesburg. Courtesy Photo
A Celebration of Music and Nature This Weekend at
the 14th Annual Farmfest
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Early Childhood Literacy Program at Otsego Memorial
Hospital Provides Books as Part of Healthcare
Gaylord – According a recent literacy study,
almost one third of children entering kinder-
garten do not have the skills or experience
needed to be successful in the classroom.
Further research shows that when parents
read with their child, they are more likely to
enjoy reading and develop stronger language
skills. At Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) in
Gaylord, the Family Practice and Pediatrics
providers make a valiant effort to increase lit-
eracy rates within their communities. Both
departments participate in Reach Out and
Read (ROR), a national nonprofit program
that encourages beginning literacy initiatives
at a very early age through the distribution of
age appropriate books and advice to parents
on the importance of reading aloud to chil-
dren.
While the main emphasis of the ROR pro-
gram is on reading and literacy, healthcare
providers can also learn about their pediatric
patients’ development of fine motor skills, as
well as language, social and emotional skills.
This comprehensive approach to primary
pediatric care ensures that children are devel-
oping healthy bodies as well as minds.
“Let your children grow up with books as
friends and familiars from the very begin-
ning: books as toys and building blocks,
books as bedtime routines, books as tradi-
tional objects and birthday presents,” wrote
Perri Klass, MD, a professor of Journalism and
Pediatrics at New York University, and an
advocate of the Reach Out and Read Program,
in a commentary titled, “When Words Really
Matter.”
Klass was recently interviewed in April 2011
by the New York Times for her work with the
program and pediatric patients at Bellevue
Hospital Center in New York City. Following
Klass’ ideals, OMH Medical Group Family
Practice and Pediatrics providers like Robert
Allum, DO, and Luis Collazo, MD, make sure
to issue a most valuable prescription before
their patients leave the office: brand new
books.
Tucked away inside large cabinets in the
OMH Family Practice and Pediatrics offices is
a pharmacy of literacy. Organized by age cat-
egories, patients age 6 months to five years
who come in for a Well Child Visit are given a
free book at the appointment to take home in
order to start the process of becoming avid
readers.
“The Reach Out and Read Program gives
quality books to children from 6 months to 5
years of age coming in for a well child visit,”
said Luis Collazo, MD, one of OMH Medical
Group Pediatrics' physicians. “We hope to
continue this program for a long time as it is
so important for children to become familiar
with books from an early age.”
Starting at age six months, every child who
visits OMH Pediatrics and Family Practice
offices for a well child visits will receive an
age-appropriate book to take home.
Physicians are also trained to advise parents
about the importance of reading aloud to
their children and offer tips on how to read to
their children at home. In 2010, almost 1400
books were distributed to children coming in
for Well Child Visits at OMH.
“We have story time every night,” said
Melissa Klein, mother of two year old Emma
Price, a patient of Dr. Collazo’s. “She is a big
fan of Dr. Seuss books; especially the Cat in
the Hat.”
While children become familiar with read-
ing, doctors can visualize a child's develop-
ment from the way the child interacts with
the book, ranging from teething on the pages
to reciting favorite stories by heart. “The
beginner books are all board books so the
babies can become accustomed to the books
without the parents worrying about the book
being destroyed,” commented Collazo. “We
have quite a wide selection of books for all
ages and the children really enjoy receiving
their own book.”
According to a study by the Reach Out and
Read National Center and the UCLA Center
for Healthier Children, Families &
Communities, 51.1 percent of children ages
0-5 in Michigan are read to daily, above the
national average of 47.8 percent.
The entire ROR program is funded in part
by a challenge grant from Reach Out and
Read National, which has been matched by
local community support. Area business,
Treetops Resort, has been a dedicated and
generous sponsor of books for this program,
and most recently, the Otsego County United
way made a generous donation to support
the Reach Out and Read program at Otsego
Memorial Hospital. The OMH Foundation
continues to raise money each year to sup-
port this unique literacy program.
For more information about the Reach Out
and Read program at OMH, contact the OMH
Pediatrics office at (989) 731-7930. If you
would like to make a monetary donation to
the Reach Out and Read Program, contact
Christie Perdue, OMH Foundation and
Marketing Director at (989) 731-2342.
Emma Price, a patient of Luis Collazo,
MD, of OMH Medical Group Pediatrics,
proudly displays her latest literary gift,
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
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Thoughts on...Who is your favorite Bible character and why?
Daily Word
THURSDAY: Job 2:3 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 3 The LORD said to Satan, “Have you
considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and
upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity,
although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”
FRIDAY: Luke 1:26-28 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 26 Now in the sixth month the angel
Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a
man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
SATURDAY: Acts 2:46-47 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 46 Day by day continuing with one
mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals
together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the
people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
SUNDAY: Proverbs 8:33-35 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 33 “Heed instruction and be wise,
And do not neglect it. 34 “Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts. 35 “For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from the
LORD.
MONDAY: Daniel 1:9 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 9 Now God granted Daniel favor and
compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials,
TUESDAY: Exodus 3:21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 21 I will grant this people favor in the
sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be that when you go, you will not go empty-handed.
WEDNESDAY: Esther 2:17 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 The king loved Esther more
than all the women, and she found favor and kindness with him more than all the virgins, so
that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.
Who is your favorite Bible character and why?
I'm going to answer this question with a character in the Bible who is introduced as a
man working to save his crop from the enemy, in Judges 6:12. An angel appears to him
and says “The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior.” Gideon asks if that's so why are
these bad things happening to us? I like Gideon because he isn't afraid to ask honest ques-
tions. He has heard so much about God and His miracles but in everyday life he asks
where are they? In my everyday life and perhaps this is true for you, I'm out there bust-
ing it and trying to make things happen. I hear about people praying and God answering
their prayers. I know that God has the capability to turn things around for me and he
can for you but at times it doesn't appear to be happening. That's when I have to turn to
Hebrews 11:1, which tells me that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the con-
viction of things not seen. Gideon had to exercise his faith as well, because when we first
met him he was trying to save his crop from the enemy and before he knows it he is told
he has been chosen to save his people from the enemy.
Gideon then does something you and I might do he says" if I have found favor in your
sight give me a sign". Have you ever done that? Life is going along and then God says I
have a job for you and you respond "I'd like a sign please."
Gideon is real. He isn't afraid to tell the angel of the Lord what he thinks, but then, he
gets to work. He doesn't consider the cost, he just does what God has asked of him.
Maybe that is because conditions have been bad so long he figures it can't get worse.
Maybe he thinks I'll just trust God and see what happens. Whatever he thinks, God
grants him the faith he needs and because of this he follows God and God uses him in a
mighty way to rescue his people. Gideon stands out as my favorite character in the Old
Testament, and he points me to Jesus who also came to rescue His people. As you go
through this week, keep in mind the words of the angel to Gideon, "the Lord is with you,
O valiant warrior." Go out and attempt great things for God this week.
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ONAWAY – It started with
a small-town coach wanting
to give his softball players
the opportunity of facing
high-quality competition.
Four years ago, Dean
Estep of Onaway went to his
former boss, Tom Moran of
Moran Iron Works, to see if
Tom would be interested in
sponsoring a group of young
ladies from the area on a 12-
under travel squad.
Tom agreed and the sum-
mer softball program was up
and running. One of the first
things Tom and Dean need-
ed was a name, so Tom came
up the Vulcans. It was appro-
priate, since Vulcan was the
mythological Roman god of
fire and Tom’s Iron Works
company was the sponsor.
The first year, the Moran
Iron Works Vulcans of
Onaway started slowly, tak-
ing a whipping in the first
tournament the girls ever
participated in. But things
got better from there. The
girls took third in a couple of
tournaments, then had a
second-place finish and
then the girls actually won
the Petoskey tournament.
“The girls came full circle
and did really well,” said
Estep, whose twin daughters
Emily and Megan were on
the team roster that year.
“After they got roughed up in
the first tournament they
made a lot of progress and
turned things completely
around.”
After the successful first
season, Estep had a decision
to make. Should he continue
to coach the local girls or
should he expand and offer
girls from surrounding com-
munities the same opportu-
nity to play outstanding
competition in venues
across the state? Estep
already knew the answer. He
went to his former boss
again and, once again, Tom
Moran came through and
was more than generous in
his sponsorship.
“After the first year I asked
myself, ‘Is it about me and
my kids or about building a
program?’ Estep said. “Tom
was willing to be the sponsor
and that made it possible.
Every year since then we’ve
grown.”
Moran was happy to be
involved, partly because he
believes in giving back to the
community and partly
because he believes in Dean
Estep.
“I think giving back to the
community is something we
should all be doing in some
way,” Moran said. “For me
personally it’s a natural
thing, especially giving back
to this community which
has been very good to me.
“At the same time, you had
the right people involved,”
he added. “I wouldn’t have
done it with just anybody
and it wouldn’t have hap-
pened with just anybody.
The Vulcans have made a
positive impact and it could-
n’t have happened without
Dean. He really has been
catalyst for all the good
that’s happened.”
In the summer of 2009, the
second year of the program,
the Vulcans doubled in size,
putting out two teams in two
different age categories. In
2010 there were three teams
in three age groups. In the
summer of 2011, there were
five Vulcan teams altogether
with girls from Rogers City,
Grayling, Gaylord, Hillman,
Cheboygan and other loca-
tions throughout northern
Michigan participating.
There was even one player
from Toronto! And that is in
addition to many of the local
girls from Onaway like the
Estep sisters and home run
slugger Molly Cleaver who
have continued to play.
“It’s gratifying to see it
grow but the numbers aren’t
important,” Estep said.
“What’s important is for the
girls to have fun and to
improve their skill level in
softball. The competition
the girls face and the pitch-
ing they see is a lot better
than what they’ll see at the
rec level and in most cases at
the high school level.”
Six girls from that first
Vulcan team of 2008 eventu-
ally started for their varsity
high school team as fresh-
men and that trend has con-
tinued. Onaway, under the
tutelage of Jodi Brewbaker,
has become a state power in
recent years and played for
the state title in 2010. Several
of the Vulcan girls from
Onaway and other schools
have earned numerous hon-
ors and awards, including
All-Conference, All-District,
All-Region and All-State
recognition, and some of the
girls who are coming
through the Vulcan program
will be going on to play col-
lege ball.
Nikkie LaLonde of Rogers
City is one of those Vulcan
players who has earned All-
State high school honors
and has set her sights firmly
set on college. Nikkie has
played for the Vulcans for
four years. She initially
became interested in the
program through her late
father Joseph, who loved
softball and helped Nikkie
develop her talents in the
sport at an early age. Joseph
passed away a year ago.
“Softball was something
my dad and I always shared
together,” Nikkie said in a
recent phone interview. “He
thought the Vulcans would
be a fun experience for me
and that’s how it started. He
loved it a lot. It’s kind of bit-
tersweet sometimes now
because of past memories
but I know he’s happy I’m
still playing and I’m very
happy to be playing.”
LaLonde, 15, is now a jun-
ior at Rogers City. She
earned All-State recognition
as a sophomore centerfield-
er for the Hurons in the
spring. She has started for
the Huron varsity the past
two seasons and believes the
experience she has gained
playing summer ball is a big
reason why.
“Playing for the Vulcans
had definitely helped me a
great deal,” Nikkie said. “It’s
a lot different from high
school. The pitchers you
face are more accurate and a
lot faster. It was hard to
adjust at first but it was defi-
nitely worth it. Getting to
face better competition
makes you a lot better as a
player.
“Plus, you make a lot of
good friends and you get to
play in a lot of different
places,” she added.
“Everybody with the Vulcans
gets along really well with
each other so it’s fun travel-
ing and playing together. It’s
something I look forward to
every summer.”
Savannah Sullivan, 13, of
Grayling is another player
who enjoys the Vulcan expe-
rience and appreciates how
it is helping her game. She
just completed her third
summer with the program.
Savannah, whose parents
John and Cheryl are also
actively involved in the pro-
gram and help Estep in vari-
ous ways behind the scenes,
is a pitcher and shortstop
and will be a freshman at
Gaylord St. Mary when the
school year begins.
“I heard so many com-
ments from people I talked
to (about the Vulcans) that I
wanted to be a part of it,
too,” Savannah explained.
“It’s a very positive atmos-
phere. If you make a mis-
take, nobody will ever get
mad. They never make you
feel down.”
Savannah said playing for
the Vulcans has not only
boosted her level of play as a
pitcher and helped in her
all-around game but it has
boosted her confidence as
well.
“The competition level
and skill level is so much
higher than what you see in
Little League,” she said. “The
other players have all been
working just as hard as you
have to get better and the
pitching can be very fast and
very accurate, too. We’ve
faced a lot of good teams.
When you play good compe-
tition like that it builds your
self-confidence.”
Savannah is very much
looking forward to the chal-
lenge of playing for coach
Cruz and the Snowbirds for
the 2012 softball season. In
the meantime, she will con-
tinue to work hard at honing
her skills and build on what
she has learned with the
Vulcans.
“It’s pretty much helped
me in every part of the
game,” she said. “When
you’re pitching the batters
who come up are very good
so you have to know where
to place your pitch. When
you’re batting, you get to see
fast pitching and that’s a
good preparation for high
school, too, because you
already have that experi-
ence.”
Nikkie and Savannah are
just two success stories out
of dozens from the past four
years of Vulcan softball.
Estep trusts there will be
many more.
Next year, the plan is to
have six Vulcan teams, one
each in the 18U and 13U
divisions along with two 14U
teams and two 16U teams.
Estep will continue to coach
the 16U elite team for the
present and continue to reg-
ister the girls in tourna-
ments where college scouts
and coaches are watching.
Estep is quick to point that
this is not a one-man opera-
tion. He has recruited an
outstanding group of coach-
es and volunteers like the
Sullivans to help him and he
readily credits them with
being an integral part of the
success of the Vulcan pro-
gram. This year, the coach-
ing staff aside from Estep
and John Sullivan included
Jim Cleaver of Onaway with
the 16U Black squad, Rick
Bongard of Cheboygan with
the 14U Black and Dennis
Meredith of Rogers City with
the 14U Red, and Jack Moir
of Hillman with the 12U
girls. In 2012, Pat Schultz of
Woverine will be joining the
coaching staff.
Estep, a Livonia native
who moved to Onaway
when he was 18, likes the
direction the program is
going and likes how it is
helping the girls.
“It’s based on hard work,”
he said. “We don’t care about
wins and losses. We don’t
want to be out-hustled or
outplayed. Our goal is to
mirror the success of Tom
Moran and his Iron Works
company. Tom’s an example
of what can be accom-
plished with a vision and a
solid work ethic. We’re trying
to follow in his footsteps.
“Everybody who comes
and tries out for the Vulcans
is good. We tell the girls you
can remain good or you can
become great. It’s all about
the effort.”
Vulcans’ founder and 16U elite coach Dean Estep of
Onaway makes a point during the 2011 summer season.
PHOTO COURTESY OF VULCANS
Nikkie LaLonde of Rogers City
attributes much of her high
school success to experience
gained as a Vulcan player.
PHOTO COURTESY OF VULCANS
Savannah Sullivan of Grayling
has gained confidence as a
pitcher and player as she enters
her freshman year at St. Mary.
PHOTO COURTESY OF VULCANS
Lauren Mead of Gaylord had a
super summer for the Vulcans’
16U elite team and gained the
eyes of many college scouts.
PHOTO COURTESY OF VULCANS
Molly Cleaver of Onaway, queen
of the colossal home run clout,
has been a Vulcan mainstay for
four years.
PHOTO COURTESY OF VULCANS
Clutch-hitting Corrie Bongard of
Cheboygan cracks the ball this
summer while playing for the
Vulcan 14U Red squad.
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Aug. 13 at P.H. Hoeft State
Park, 5001 US-23 North,
Rogers City (Presque Isle
County). The event will
include on-land instruction
and safety training followed
by on-water instruction and
demonstrations. Any and all
age groups are encouraged to
attend. Morgan Taylor and
Shawn Roby of Ocquenoc
Outfitters will provide free
use of kayaks and instruc-
tion. If the event is cancelled
due to weather, it will be
rescheduled for Saturday,
Aug. 20. For details or to reg-
ister, call the park at 989-734-
2543.
Meteors and S'mores
Enjoy the stars and some
s'mores at Leelanau State
Park, 15310 N. Lighthouse
Point Road in Northport
(Leelanau County). Join park
staff at dusk on Saturday,
Aug. 13 to watch the Perseid
meteor shower and roast
s'mores in a spot far away
from city lights. Information
about the meteor shower and
s'mores will be provided by
the park. For details, call 231-
386-5422.
Celebrate State Forests at
Hartwick Pines Forest Fest
Hartwick Pines State Park
will sponsor its 14th annual
Forest Fest from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at
the park, 4216 Ranger Road
in Grayling (Crawford
County).
The event, scheduled to
take place at the Michigan
Forest Visitor Center, will
offer fun, educational activi-
ties designed to help children
and families appreciate the
state's vast forest areas and
offer ways to protect and pre-
serve them as a natural
resource.
The event is free. For
details on the program, call
the park at 989-348-7068.
U.P. Muzzleloaders Offer a
Look at the Past at Baraga
State Park
Learn how our forefathers
went about their daily lives
during the 1830s Rendezvous
from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 13 at Baraga
State Park, sponsored by the
U.P. Muzzleloaders. Watch
the art of tomahawk throw-
ing then try it yourself (must
be age 10 and older to partic-
ipate). Learn how to start a
fire using flint and steel, how
to make rope and how to
make buckskin clothing and
accessories, then see if you
can do it yourself. The park is
located at 1300 US-41 South
in Baraga (Baraga County).
For details, call the park at
906-353-6558.
Geocaching 101
Catch on to the newest
game in town by taking the
Geocaching 101 instruction
being offered at 7 p.m. on
Friday, Aug. 19 at Indian Lake
State Park, 8970 W County
Road 442 in Manistique
(Schoolcraft County). The
world is your game board in
this family fun game that's all
the rage. Geocaching is a
modern twist on treasure
hunting, using GPS equip-
ment to assist in finding con-
tainers around the park. For
details, call the park at 906-
341-2355.
Fishing 101 at Indian Lake
State Park
Join representatives from
Rapid River Knifeworks and
learn everything you ever
wanted to know about catch-
ing a fish. A Fishing 101 pro-
gram will be offered from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
Aug. 13 at Indian Lake State
Park, 8970W County Road
442 in Manistique
(Schoolcraft County). After
the training course, try your
knowledge and beginners'
luck at the fishing tourna-
ment that follows. No need to
bring equipment. Loaner
gear will be provided. For
details, call the park at 906-
341-2355.
Bicycling 101 at Hart-
Montague
Jake Whelpley of the
Woodshed Bike Shop will be
at the Hart-Montague Trail
State Park at 4 p.m. on
Monday, Aug. 15 to explain
different types of bikes and
offer an overview of mainte-
nance and pre-ride checks.
Whelpley will also offer tips
on safe riding and acces-
sories for biking and answer
questions. The clinic will take
place at the Polk Road
Trailhead (from US-31, take
the Hart exit (Polk Road), go
east 1/4 mile to parking lot
on left). For details, call Silver
Lake State Park at 231-873-
3083.
Snorkeling 101
Snorkeling provides
incredible vantage views of
lakes and oceans, some of
nature's most marvelous
realms. Visit Holland State
Park, 2215 Ottawa Beach
Road in Holland (Ottawa
County) for Snorkeling 101 at
10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15.
Equipment will be available,
but bring any wet suits, swim
fins or masks you may have
as well as a bag lunch. Pre-
registration is recommend-
ed. For details, call the park
at 616-399-9390.
Windsurfing 101
Get on board the exciting
sport of windsurfing on
Tuesday and Wednesday,
Aug. 16 and 17, at Petoskey
State Park, 2475 Highway M-
119 in Petoskey (Emmet
County). Instruction and
gear will be provided by
Great Lakes Demo Tour. For
details, call the park at 231-
347-2311.
Family-Style Fun at
Wilderness State Park
Family-friendly musical
comedian Mike Ridley will be
at Wilderness State Park from
5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday,
Aug. 17 with songs and sto-
ries. The park is located at
903 Wilderness Park Drive in
Carp Lake (Emmet County).
The event is taking place in
the park's amphitheater. For
details, call the park at 231-
436-5381.
Fishing 101 at Mitchell
State Park
Mitchell State Park
Interpreter Ed Shaw will offer
several Fishing 101 classes
during August. Shaw will
teach participants how to rig
and use different lures, tie a
variety of fishing knots to
hooks, and identify minnows
to purchase and use for fish-
ing. Classes will take place
from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday,
Aug. 18 and Aug. 25 at the
park, 6093 M-115 in Cadillac
(Wexford County). Individual
groups may sign up to partic-
ipate. The class can be taken
alone or with friends or fami-
ly. Participants meet at the
Carl T. Johnson Hunting and
Fishing Center. All equip-
ment will be provided.
Children under 10 years old
should be accompanied by a
parent. To register, call the
park at 231-775-7911.
Storytelling 101
Barbara Sims of Storybook
Village will demonstrate sto-
rytelling techniques using
puppets during Storytelling
101, set to take place at 6:30
p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 at
Charles Mears State Park's
Friendship Circle. Allen
Hunt, an Eagle Scout and a
student at the University of
Michigan-Flint, will tell
African stories. Mears State
Park is on West Lowell Street
in Pentwater (Oceana
County). For details or to reg-
ister, call the park at 231-843-
2423.
Archery 101
Park Interpreter Ed Shaw
will offer beginning archery
classes from 3 to 5 p.m. on
Friday, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26 at
the Carl T. Johnson Hunting
and Fishing Center at
Mitchell State Park, 6093 M-
115 in Cadillac (Wexford
County). Learn bow safety,
the different types of bows
and how to use them, as well
as the different types of
accessories and arrows. At
the completion of the class,
participants will shoot
archery at the bow range. The
class is for ages eight and
older. Children under 15
years old should be accom-
panied by a parent. For
details or to register, call the
park at 231-775-7911.
Disc Golf 101
An Intro to Disc Golf clinic
from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday,
Aug. 19 at Newaygo State
Park, 2793 Beech St. in
Newaygo (Newaygo County)
will provide an overview of
the rules of the game and
instruction into the basic
skills necessary to play. After
receiving instruction on a
variety of putting and throw-
ing techniques, participants
will be paired with an experi-
enced player and compete in
a round of doubles on the
course. For details, call the
park at 231-856-4452.
Kayaking 101 at Tippy Dam
Recreation Area
Ryan Baldwin of Manistee
Paddlesport Adventures will
offer a Kayaking 101 class
starting at 4 p.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Tippy
Dam Recreation Area, 1500
Dilling Road in Brethren
(Manistee County). Baldwin
will offer basic instruction in
how to paddle, steer, turn
and exit a kayak. Participants
should bring a swimsuit. The
class is expected to take two
hours and will take place in
the backwaters behind the
dam. For details, call the
recreation area at 231-848-
4880.
Learn Fishing and Fire
Building at Van Riper State
Park
Smokey the Bear will be at
Van Riper State Park, 851
County Road AKE in
Champion (Marquette
County) from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 to
offer tips on how to build a
fire and put it out safely. You
can also learn to fish during a
Fishing 101 program taking
place that day. Bring only
yourself; equipment will be
provided. For details, call the
park at 906-339-4461.
Kayaking 101 at Mitchell
State Park
Ed Shaw will present the
ins and outs of kayaking safe-
ty during four Kayaking 101
courses being offered from
noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday,
Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 at the
Carl T. Johnson Hunting and
Fishing Center at Mitchell
State Park, 6093 M-115 in
Cadillac (Wexford County).
Learn the difference between
kayaks, the different paddle
strokes and how to move
your kayak sideways, how to
stop your kayak and what to
do if your kayak rolls.
Participants will take a tour
of one of the lakes. All equip-
ment will be provided.
Children under 10 years old
should be accompanied by
an adult. For details, call the
park at 231-775-7911.
Kite Making 101
Mike and Susan Castor of
Air Fun Kites will show kids
of all ages how to build and
decorate a simple sled kite
and fly it on the beach. The
Castors will be at Charles
Mears State Park Beach
Pavilion, W. Lowell Street in
Pentwater (Oceana County),
at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22.
To register, call the park at
231-869-2051.
Fishing 101 at Dodge #4
State Park
Learn the basics of fishing
during a class from 5 to 8
p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at
Dodge #4 State Park's fishing
dock. The park is at 4250
Parkway Drive in Waterford
(Oakland County). For
details, call the park at 248-
682-7323.
Watch Blacksmiths,
Woodcutters and Weavers at
Black Iron Days
Come out to Hartwick
Pines State Park on Saturday
and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28,
for the Black Iron Days
Festival, the largest annual
gathering of blacksmiths in
Michigan. Over 50 craftsmen
and women will be on hand
demonstrating their trade.
The two-day event, taking
place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
each day, also will recreate
the sights, sounds and scents
of an historic sawmill cutting
logs into pine boards. Watch
woodworkers, weavers and
wool spinners as they
demonstrate how their crafts
were done in the era before
power tools. The park is
located at 4216 Ranger Road
in Grayling (Crawford
County). For details, call the
park at 989-348-7068.
Kayaking 101 at Indian
Lake
Dip into paddling and
learn how to navigate the
waters during a Kayaking 101
program set for 3 p.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 27 at Indian
Lake State Park, 8970W
County Road 442 in
Manistique (Schoolcraft
County). Instructors will go
over safety and assist in
learning this fun and popular
sport. For details, call the
park at 906-341-2355.
The events are free unless
otherwise noted; however, a
Recreation Passport is
required of all vehicles enter-
ing the parks. The Recreation
Passport has replaced motor
vehicle permits for entry into
Michigan state parks, recre-
ation areas and state-admin-
istered boating access fee
sites. This new way to fund
Michigan's outdoor recre-
ation opportunities also
helps to preserve state forest
campgrounds, trails, and his-
toric and cultural sites in
state parks, and provides
park development grants to
local communities.
Michigan residents can
purchase the Recreation
Passport ($10 for motor vehi-
cles; $5 for motorcycles) by
checking "YES" on their
license plate renewal forms,
or at any state park or recre-
ation area. Nonresident
motor vehicles must still dis-
play a valid nonresident
Recreation Passport ($29
annual; $8 daily) to enter a
Michigan state park, recre-
ation area or state-adminis-
tered boating access fee site;
these can be purchased at
any state park or recreation
area, or through the
Michigan e-Store at
www.michigan.gov/estore.
To learn more about the
Recreation Passport, visit
www.michigan.gov/recre-
ationpassport or call 517-
241-7275.
DNR offers lots of outdoor fun
McNamara Insurance Agency, Inc.
114 North Court, Gaylord - 989-732-6471
Open 9-5 Daily; 9-12 Saturday
Hartwick Pines hosts the annual Forest Fest this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Visitors Center.
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Windsurfing instruction offered at
Petoskey State Park on Tuesday
and Wednesday, Aug. 16-17
PETOSKEY -- Get on
board the exciting sport of
windsurfing on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Aug. 16 and 17,
at Petoskey State Park, 2475
Highway M-119 in Petoskey.
Instruction and gear will be
provided by Great Lakes
Demo Tour. For details, call
the park at 231-347-2311.
Windsurfing
101 at
Petoskey
Animal was removed from
Presque Isle Park and
moved to safe habitat in
woods north of Marquette
MARQUETTE -- A young
bull moose was successfully
relocated from Presque Isle
Park in Marquette on the
morning of Friday, Aug. 5,
through the joint efforts of
the Department of Natural
Resources and City of
Marquette.
"We were receiving calls
regarding traffic and public
safety concerns at the park,
due to people wanting to see
the moose and in some
cases, getting close enough
to touch it," said Detective
Lieutenant Mike Wasie of the
Marquette Police
Department. "This presented
a clear public safety hazard,
leading us to request assis-
tance from DNR wildlife pro-
fessionals in relocating the
animal."
A team of approximately
12 DNR staff from the
Wildlife and Law
Enforcement divisions
joined city police officers and
city parks and recreation staff
at 6:30 a.m. to attempt the
relocation. City police offi-
cers and park staff had previ-
ously closed the park's
entrance, cleared the island
of early morning visitors, and
located the moose near the
old Shiras Pool.
DNR wildlife biologists
administered a tranquilizer
dart, and within three min-
utes the moose was immobi-
lized. The moose was then
safely loaded into a truck and
transported to state land
with good moose habitat
north of Marquette.
"Within an hour of darting
it, the moose was up and
walking in the woods," said
DNR wildlife biologist Brian
Roell. "The entire process
couldn't have gone any
smoother both for the moose
and the personnel involved.
There are many factors to
consider when relocating a
large animal like a moose,
including hot weather, health
of the animal and location.
Fortunately, with the cooper-
ation of all involved agencies,
everything came together
this morning and it went off
without a hitch."
City police and DNR
wildlife staff had been moni-
toring the moose throughout
the past two weeks and work-
ing to ensure public safety by
closing the park at times,
posting signs and making
media announcements ask-
ing people not to approach
the animal. Despite those
efforts, park visitors contin-
ued to get within close prox-
imity of the moose, creating a
potential public safety haz-
ard and causing stress to the
animal.
For more information
about moose in Michigan, go
to www.michigan.gov/moose.
Bull moose is
successfully relocated
DNR officials monitored this bull moose in
Presque Isle Park before relocating it to a safer
habitat on August 5. (courtesy of DNR)
Come to Petoskey State Park on Aug. 16 or 17
and receive instruction on the fine art of wind-
surfing.
Anglers fishing in deeper waters
Heavy rainfall will con-
tribute to high water levels
on many rivers and streams.
Shore and boat anglers will
need to use caution. Warm
water temperatures on the
inland lakes as well as the
Great Lakes have anglers
fishing in deeper water.
Northeast Lower Peninsula
Rockport: Was producing
walleye around Middle
Island in 30 to 40 feet of
water for those trolling body
baits. Trout and salmon were
caught out near the
Nordmeer Wreck in 120 to
150 feet of water. Green was
the hot color.
Alpena: Fishing pressure
has slowed right along with
walleye catches. A few were
caught around Sulfur Island
in 40 to 50 feet of water with
crawler harnesses or body
baits. Some are traveling
twenty to thirty miles off-
shore and fishing the
"Humps" for trout and
salmon. Lake trout were on
the bottom but salmon were
only 60 feet down in 150 feet
of water.
Thunder Bay River: Is pro-
ducing smallmouth bass and
walleye during the evening
hours. Walleye were targeting
body baits more than natural
baits. Catfish have been
caught during the evening
hours when using crawlers or
leeches.
Harrisville: Lake trout are
moving out to deeper water.
Fish were caught near the
bottom in 130 to 150 feet of
water on spoons and flies
that glow behind dodgers
and flashers. Hot colors were
green, white or blue.
Steelhead were in 70 to 100
feet of water near the scum
line. Orange, blue, black and
purple worked best. Walleye
were caught around and
north of the harbor in 25 to
50 feet of water when using
planer boards with crawler
harnesses or body baits.
Oscoda: Walleye were
caught out deep in 100 feet of
water. Those trolling for
steelhead and lake trout have
also caught walleye on
spoons. Lake trout were deep
in 150 feet of water and hit-
ting on spoons, flies and cut
bait. A few salmon were
caught in the early morning
in 90 to 100 feet of water.
Au Sable River: Walleye
fishing has slowed to almost
a trickle with only a couple
fish caught all day, and those
fish measured 8 to 17 inches.
Tawas: Most walleye
anglers are crossing Saginaw
Bay and fishing around the
reefs between Caseville and
Port Austin. A few boats are
still fishing around Tawas
Point and north towards Au
Sable Point in 35 to 50 feet of
water. A couple perch were
caught out near Buoy #2. One
boat fished deep water along
the temperature break off
Alabaster and came back
with six nice steelheads. Pier
anglers are catching a mix of
bass and panfish, including
yellow perch, but many were
small.
Northwest Lower
Peninsula
Traverse City: Most of the
boats have been out for
recreation and not fishing. A
few lake trout were caught by
those jigging. In the East Bay,
freshwater drum and sub-
legal smallmouth bass were
caught near Elk Rapids.
Frankfort: Big chinook
salmon are hitting with sev-
eral fish in the 22 to 25 pound
range. In the morning, head
north while trolling spoons
45 to 70 feet down in 90 to
145 feet of water. Lake trout
were also caught in the same
area, most likely due to the
large number of baitfish. For
steelhead, use orange spoons
in the top 45 feet of water and
bump up your trolling speed
just a bit. Some nice brown
trout were caught.
Upper Peninsula
De Tour: Some are trolling
the shipping channel to the
#3 Green Can and the light-
house or the Drummond
Island side to the #2 Red Can
while others are heading
three miles south to get limits
of lake trout. Spoon colors
include white with colored
stripes, blue with white scal-
lops, and green with black
dots. Good catches of perch
were taken near the Yacht
Haven Dock on Drummond
Island. Most fish were in the 6
to 8 inch range.
Cedarville and Hessel:
Northern pike and yellow
perch fishing was excellent in
Hessel Bay. Pike are hitting
on chubs in 8 to 13 feet of
water. Musky Bay and
Government Bay were also
good for pike in 10 to 15 feet
of water. Good perch fishing
off the marina dock, Haven
Island and the first cut of
Snows Channel. Try min-
nows or crawlers in 8 to 13
feet of water.
St. Ignace: Fishing pressure
has increased as more head
out for chinook, lake trout,
and steelhead. One angler
brought in a 27 pound chi-
nook. Most are fishing from
the Coast Guard area across
the bay to old fuel tanks and
the Northeast and southwest
corners of Mackinac Island.
Hot colors were green, black
ladder with chartreuse, and
shades of blue. Try the primi-
tive launch on the east side of
the bridge for pike or large
and smallmouth bass.
Keweenaw Bay: A few lake
trout and coho were picked
up by those trolling 35 to 80
feet down in 40 to 90 feet of
water from Sand Point north
to the Red Rock Cliffs. Those
jigging in 200 to 260 feet of
water off Pequaming Point
and the south end of Big Reef
caught a few lake trout. Along
the South Portage Entry, lake
trout were caught 90 to 180
feet of water near Farmers
Reef, Newton Reef, Big Reef
and the Mud Banks. In
Traverse Bay, anglers are
doing well when trolling in 60
to 140 feet of water along Five
and Seven Mile Reefs or 130
to 185 feet of water off Big
Louie's Point and Gay Point.
Marquette: Surface water
temperatures were in the
lower 60's. Catch rates were
scattered with a few limit
catches reported north of the
White Rocks, Granite Island
and the Clay Banks. Those
jigging for lake trout strug-
gled near the White Rocks.
The better lake trout action
continues to be off Stannard
Rock. Most of the fish are
averaging 3 pounds but a few
in the 15 to 20 pound range
were also caught.
Menominee: Salmon
anglers reported slow catch
rates near Green and
Chambers Island. Those
heading north of Menominee
and fishing in Michigan
waters did find some salmon
along with steelhead and
brown trout.
Menominee River: Catch
rates were slow as water lev-
els were low. Those drifting
crawlers did catch small-
mouth bass, catfish, freshwa-
ter drum and rock bass.
Little Bay De Noc: Walleye
anglers fishing Breezy Point
are trolling or drifting
crawlers in 10 to 16 feet of
water. Catch rates were spot-
ty but fish were caught. The
most consistent areas were
the "Narrows" in 20 to 30 feet
of water, near the mouth of
the Escanaba River and out
near the Black Bottom in 12
to 20 feet of water. Most are
jigging, trolling or drifting
crawlers. Good perch fishing
just north of the "Narrows" in
19 to 30 feet of water when
still-fishing with crawlers.
Lots of freshwater drum have
been caught throughout the
bay especially near the flats
off Kipling. Salmon anglers
marked fish in 70 to 80 feet of
water just south of Aronson
Island but no fish were
caught.
Big Bay De Noc: Walleye
anglers fishing primarily in
the southern waters were
catching fish. Very good
smallmouth bass fishing off
Ansell's Point and Porcupine
Point for those casting tube
baits or trolling crank baits in
12 to 17 feet of water. Perch
were taken in Garden Bay
when still-fishing with
worms in 8 to 10 feet of
water. Freshwater drum have
also been caught. Salmon
anglers off Fairport have
started to catch fish when
trolling spoons or artificial
cut bait 60 to 75 feet down in
70 to 100 feet of water. Bait
fish are still in the area.
Au Train: Catch rates
increased with lake trout
caught in 170 to 210 feet of
water. The best areas were
two to three miles northwest
or east of Au Train Island. A
few fish were caught over the
flats near Shelter Bay in 100
feet of water. The fish aver-
aged 3 pounds. Those jigging
reported slow catch rates.
Surface temperatures have
increased to 60 degrees near
shore and upper 50's near
the shipping channel.
Manistique: Chinook and
steelhead were caught by
those going out a good
twelve miles to waters 120 to
150 feet deep. Most are
trolling spoons in different
sizes and color along with
flies in the evening or early
morning.
Manistique River: Those
willing to put in the time
have caught pike, small-
mouth bass and walleye. Lots
of freshwater drum and carp
also in the mix. Shore anglers
are still-fishing with crawlers
or leeches while boat anglers
are trolling spoons, crank
baits or rapalas. Early
evening was best near the
mouth.
St. Mary's River: Upstream
at Munuscong Lake, walleye
and pike are in the channel
and hitting on orange or
chartreuse crawler harnesses
with bottom bouncers. A few
walleye and musky were
caught in Raber Bay when
trolling crawler harnesses
with bottom bouncers along
the north end of Round
Island.
Lake trout are moving to deeper water; report of 27-pound Chinook salmon
caught near St. Ignace
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By Mike Dunn
BOYNE FALLS — Lee
Houtteman, teaching pro at
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa,
came out ahead in a three-
man playoff to lay claim to
the 20th annual Tournament
of Champions last week.
Houtteman, 50, had been
runner-up in the annual
Michigan Senior PGA
Championship that was
played just the week before
in Charlevoix. He is the third
senior to hoist the Walter
Burkemo Trophy at the
Tournament of Champions.
He took home the $10,000 in
prize money for first place.
Houtteman finished the 54
holes of regulation at Boyne
Mountain in a three-way tie
with early leader Andrew
Ruthkoski of Muskegon and
Jeff Cuzzort of Grosse Ile. All
three had three-day totals of
5-under 211. Houtteman
needed a birdie on his final
hole of regulation – the par-5
18th -- to enter the playoff.
Ironically, he birdied the
same hole to win the playoff.
Korey Mahoney of
Thompsonville and 2009
tourney champ Scott Hebert
finished in a tie for fourth at
4-under 212. Amateur Martin
Jeppeson II of Ypsilanti and
J.R. Roth, the 2008 tourney
champ, both finished at 3-
under 213 to tie for sixth.
T.C. teaching pro
wins tourney
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Houtteman claims T of C title, coming out
ahead in three-way playoff
Gaylord /
Otsego County
Horseshoe
League Standings
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Team 12
Team 1
Team 2
Team 10
Team 7
Team 11
Team 4
Team 6
Team 9
Team 5
Team 8
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