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By Jim Akans
It’s summertime in
northern Michigan!
Communities throughout
the north celebrate the
gorgeous climate and
scenic beauty of the season with a host
of festivals and events from Memorial
Day through Labor Day. This year, a
long-standing Cheboygan summer tradi-
tion, Riverfest, is being transformed into
a new summertime event; Waterways
Festival, and it will be taking place this
coming weekend, July 12th through July
15th.
Organizers relate that Riverfest has
long been known for bringing together
visitors and local folks to one of the most
unusual and exciting weekends of com-
petitions and summer entertainment
anywhere in Northern Michigan, and
Waterways Festival continues that tradi-
tion. Sponsored by the Cheboygan Area
Chamber of Commerce, the Waterways
Festival is a true celebration of
Cheboygan’s river town life. It features a
parade, kid’s day, antique show, kayak
race, concerts, a fish fry night, a
bratwurst and hamburger night, raffles,
tournaments, and much more summer-
time fun… right in the heart of down-
town Cheboygan.
Thursday, July 12th is Kid’s Day, held
at Washington Park from 1:30 to 5:30 pm
with a huge variety of games, face paint-
ing, races, dunk tank, a magic show, an
inflatable bounce house, hot dogs and
beverages, and a Wanigan Parade start-
ing at 6 pm. Kids are invited to decorate
their bikes, either at home or at a special
STORY
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By Jim Akans
It’s a “Pure North” family cele-
bration event. There’s an amaz-
ing line-up of events happening
at this year’s annual Indian River
SummerFest, which begins
Monday, July 16th, and runs
through Sunday the 22nd.
Carnival rides, boat and plane
rides, a Pure north Art Expo, live
musical entertainment, a duck
race, a bike parade, pizza con-
test, ice cream social, farmers
market, Sumo wresting, teen
dance, Devo Beach Blash games,
LobsterFest and Pig Roast, a car
show and cruise night, petting
zoo, 5K and 10K run, a
Kayak/Bike Biathlon…it promis-
es to be an extraordinary
week of fun with plenty of
appeal to those of every age
and interest.
Organizers note that
SummerFest began as a
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The Alpine Village of Gaylord will soon
be “Swiss Dressed at Alpenfest,” as the
community gets ready to put on what has
become the quintessential summer party
in northern Lower Michigan. Since 1964,
the Alpine Village of Gaylord has been the
place to be during mid-July in the north
as the celebration of Alpenfest literally
shuts down Main Street for this huge
annual event. For one glorious, action-
packed week, the charming Bavarian-
style city of Gaylord is transformed into
an Alpine festival town with lots of live
music, dancing, a tantalizing selection of
delicious food and beverages, handmade
arts and crafts, amazing street entertain-
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silly (though also challenging) games,
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By Jim Akans
While Alpenfest week always offers a very
colorful array of sights along the
Alpenstrasse in downtown Gaylord, another
annual event that takes place in town that
same week celebrates the incredible color
and beauty only Mother Nature, with some
assistance by a group of very talented gar-
deners, can provide.
It’s time for the annual Edelweiss Garden
Club Walk, one of the Club’s most anticipat-
ed signature events of the year, showcasing
several gardens in the Gaylord area. This
year’s Edelweiss Garden Club Walk will be
taking place on Wednesday, July 18th, follow-
ing a theme of “Countryside Gardens.” The
walk will feature a woodland shades garden
with 100 varieties of Hostas and two man-
made streams, a Maple woods with a free-
standing Red Wishing Door, a lakeside gar-
den with a very special garden house, a sun-
worshiping farm which began by trading a
miniature horse for a garden full of flowers
and the Big Bear Deli gardens where tour
attendees may take a rest, purchase an
amazing sandwich, a homemade dessert and
receive a free drink.
Tickets for the walk, which is a self-guided
event running from 1 to 7 pm on Wednesday,
July 18th, are available at
Glens Market, The Spud
Warehouse and Saturn
Booksellers in Gaylord, and
also from any Edelweiss
Garden Club member. For
the price of just $8 per ticket
(children under 16 free), par-
ticipants will receive a self-
guided tour map, as well as
an afternoon and evening
experience highlighting the
best of Natures beauty…with
some skilled assistance by the participating
gardeners.
All proceeds go toward the beautification
of Gaylord and for area scholarships.
Annual Edelweiss Garden
Club Walk takes place in
Gaylord on July 18th
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The evening entertainment
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Alpenfest® Queen's Pageant at
7:00PM, featuring a collection of
poised and talented young
women vying for the honor of
representing the Alpine Village.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
The Young Americans make their annual visit to Gaylord Sponsored by
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Noon The Young Americans
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this international renowned rock and roll stage show. Sponsored by
Otsego Memorial Hospital & Chuck`s Electric.
8:00PM Endless Summer
1:00PM- Gaylord's own Margaret Madagame Easy listening during
lunch. Sponsored by Northwestern Bank
5:00PM- Nightshades Easy listening music by a local duo.
THURSDAY, JULY 19
NOON - Michigan Northern Lights - Our local chapter of the
Sweet Adelines. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Maid Pro
5:00PM- GayIord Youth Orchestra -Under the Pavilion.
Sponsored by First Federal of Northern Michigan
8:00PM Confederate
Railroad
From rowdy country to raw
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by C2AE Architects Engineers.
FRIDAY, JULY 20
NOON - AIpine Kitchen Band performs for you. Under the
pavilion. Sponsored by Hickerson Floor &Tile
5:00PM- Storm Front Starring Jim Akans. Great local
talent through the dinner hour!
8:00pm The Paul
Keller Jazz Band
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music. On the alpenstage.
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Chamber of Commerce and Blue
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NOON - AIpenfest Grand Parade
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By Jim Akans
It holds the distinction of being the smallest city
in the United States to have a diocese, yet this
year’s Alpenfest 48 Honored Industry, the Diocese
of Gaylord, serves 21 northern Michigan counties,
stretching from East Tawas to the southeast and
Manistee to the southwest and all the way north
to the Straits of Mackinac. That encompasses over
11,000 square miles, a population exceeding one-
half million, 80 parishes, 17 Catholic schools and
over 66,000 individuals of the Catholic faith. It
hardly seems that there is anything even remotely
small about the Diocese of Gaylord!
“Part of the wisdom in establishing this location
for the Diocese is the central location to the terri-
tory we serve,” states Bishop Bernard A. Hebda,
who was ordained and installed as the Fourth
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
in December of 2009. “Gaylord is also a very lively
and exciting community. We are grateful that the
people in this area welcome our Diocese as part of
their community.”
In May, the Alpenfest Honors Committee select-
ed the Diocese of Gaylord as the 2012 Alpenfest 48
Honored Industry. The Honors Committee annu-
ally convenes representatives from the Alpenfest
Board of Directors, the Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce, the Otsego County Economic Alliance,
and the community at large to review candidates
for the Honored Industry award. The selection cri-
terion prescribes that the honoree should be “a
great friend to the community, should work to
improve rapport between community groups, and
have a significant impact on the community.”
“It is a great honor for the Diocese of Gaylord
and our staff to be such a specially recognized
part of this community,” relates Bishop Hebda. “It
is an affirmation of the Diocese valuable role here.
One of the most visible ways we serve the Gaylord
community is through our St. Mary Catherdral
and St. Mary School, but most of our employees
are from the Gaylord area and are also highly
involved here in the community.”
The Diocese of Gaylord has about 25 full time
individuals on staff, plus many others working at
the St. Mary Catherdral and St. Mary School. His
Holiness Pope Paul VI originally established the
Diocese in Gaylord on July 20th, 1971. Pope
Benedict XVI named Bernard A. Hebda the Bishop
for the Diocese of Gaylord in October of 2009, suc-
ceeding Bishop Patrick R. Cooney who retired
after serving the Diocese for 20 years.
As Honored Industry, the Diocese of Gaylord
will be recognized throughout Alpenfest 48 and
will be saluted at the Alpenfest Honors Luncheon,
to be held at The Otsego Club’s Special Event
Center at noon on July 17th.
For more information about the Diocese of
Gaylord, please visit
www.dioceseofgay-
lord.org
ALPENFEST 48 HONORED INDUSTRY
Diocese of Gaylord
Serves 21 northern
Michigan counties
G A Y L O R D
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The Diocese of Gaylord staff. In May, the Alpenfest Honors Committee select-
ed the Diocese of Gaylord as the 2012 Alpenfest 48 Honored Industry.
Left: It holds the
distinction of being
the smallest city in
the United States
to have a diocese,
yet this year’s
Alpenfest 48
Honored Industry,
the Diocese of
Gaylord, serves 21
northern Michigan
counties, stretch-
ing from
East Tawas to the
southeast and
Manistee to the
southwest and all
the way north to
the Straits of
Mackinac.
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The time to “Swiss Dress” in your
Alpenfest® best is fast approaching.
Alpenfest® 2012 kicks off July 17th! Join us,
and over 1,000 of your friends and neighbors
next Wednesday, July 18th as we parade
down Main Street to the World’s Largest
Coffee Break. Following tradition the walk-
ing parade kick’s off in the Glen’s Market
parking lot promptly at 9:00 am. If you
would like to enter in the “Best Dressed”
contest make sure to arrive early and register
as judging begins at 8:30 am sharp.
Categories include:
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- Best Dressed Child (6-12)
- Best Dressed Teen (13-17)
- Best Dressed Adult or Best Dressed
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Alpenfest Continued...
Waterways Continued...
The yearlong wait is over, and once again;
from Tuesday July 17th through Saturday,
July 21st, it’s time for Alpenfest! “Swiss
Dressed at Alpenfest” is the theme of
Alpenfest 48, and the schedule is jammed
packed with excitement and entertainment
for those of every age,
When Alpenfest began 48 years ago, the
town of Gaylord was undergoing a transfor-
mation that would soon establish an Alpine
look to the downtown business area, so the
idea of holding an “Alpine Festival” was per-
fectly in-sync with the city’s new motif.
“Gordon Everett was instrumental in pro-
moting the concept of the Alpine theme for
the downtown area,” recalled Gaylord resi-
dent, Ernie Grocock. “And it also coincided
with the opening of the Georgia Pacific
plant, which utilized a process for making
particle board that was patented in
Switzerland (by Fred Fahmi). That first event
was called “Alpine Festival,” and it was
designed to celebrate our uniqueness.”
That uniqueness extends to the distinctive
Bavarian-style attire worn by many Alpenfest
attendees. Dirndls, lederhosen, blu-
menkrantz, trachten socks, velour Bavarian
hats…clothing long familiar to residents in
Alpine regions but seldom seen, much less
pronounced, in northern Michigan, become
the fashion rage in Gaylord during Alpenfest.
“These were traditional garments in
Bavarian areas,” stated Betty Moore, also a
longtime Gaylord resident who now operates
Gaylord’s Jet’s Pizza franchise. “A Dirndl is a
traditional ladies dress, and lederhosen and
trachten socks (split so that one part covers
the knee when climbing) are men’s wear.”
The exciting Alpenfest Queen’s Pageant
takes place on Tuesday evening, July 17th, on
the Alpenstage starting at 7 pm. As always,
there will be a walking parade, called the
Alpenfest Costume Parade, which will take
place at 9 am on Wednesday morning, July
18th. There will also be plenty of unique
games and competitions each day under the
downtown Pavilion, including a Men’s Knee
Contest, a Ladies Ankle Contest, Goldfish,
Pizza and Pie Eating contests, an Ugly Dog
Contest, a Stone Spitting Contest…and
much more.
Musical entertainers this year will include
Endless Summer, Confederate Railroad, The
Paul Keller Jazz Band and a Beatle’s tribute
band called The Return.
The Alpenfest Grand Parade takes place at
noon on Saturday, featuring local organiza-
tions, bands, colorful floats and entertainers.
This year’s Parade Marshal is Joe Duff,
Gaylord City Manager. A highlight of the
Grand Parade will be a float featuring this
year’s Alpenfest Honored Industry; The
Diocese of Gaylord (see related article).
Another popular parade celebrity is the 2012
“der Burgermeister,” Rudi Edel.
Don’t forget to pick up an Alpenfest 48 Pin
at the Alpenfest booth located at the center
of the Alpenstrasse. It’s only $3, and it enti-
tles the owner to receive lots of free or
reduced price food and beverages through-
out the celebration.
A full schedule of Alpenfest is located in
this edition of The Weekly Choice. Another
great place to find information about
Alpenfest is on the web at www.gay-
lordalpenfest.com or contact the Gaylord
Area Chamber of Commerce at 989-732-
6333.
“Creation Station” that will be set up at
Washington Park during Thursday afternoon.
The parade will start at First Federal Bank at
the Corner of Main & Court Street and head
eastward to Division Street where the pro-
cession will turn right at Zany Kitchen and
finish at the Waterway’s Festival Tent on
Water Street.
The World Championship Wanigan Race,
always a popular Riverfest event, returns to
Waterways Festival on Saturday, July 14th,
from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Back in the good ole
days when Cheboygan was the logging capi-
tal of the north during the late 19th and early
20th centuries, legend has it that lumbermen
would strap logs together and make a cook-
ing raft to gather on and eat their hot meals.
This Cheboygan Jaycees sponsored race
keeps the tradition alive as teams of five
(four paddlers and a cook) compete with
their versions of a “Wanigan.” From the
Highway 33 Bridge down the Cheboygan
River to the Lincoln Street Bridge, the teams
paddle for glory while cooking chili and
keeping it at a boil!
New this year is the Waterways Challenge;
a Kayak and Biking biathlon taking place in
the Cheboygan River and the along the
North East State Rail Trail. The Waterways
Challenge takes place on July 15th. Start of
the race is at Pier M-33 for the kayak portion.
Kayakers will go to the #5 mile marker on the
mouth of the Black River and turn around to
proceed to the marker at the mouth of
Mullet Lake and turn around to go to the
transition at the waterways campground
(approximate distance is about three miles).
From there the transition to the bike will be
on a crushed limestone trail that will go to
Aloha State park (approximate 10 mile bike)
to a turn around point just before the State
Park and then back to the finish at the
Waterways campground.
A full schedule of Waterways Festival
events this coming weekend will be:
Thursday, July 12th
-1:30 to 5:30 pm; Washington Park
- 6 pm; Wanigan/Kids Day
Parade
- 7 – 10 pm; Beer Tent,
located on Water Street
behind Mulligans, with
musical entertainment by
Whitmore
Friday, July 13th
- 4 to 8 pm; Cheboygan
Area Arts Council Festival
- 5 to 8 pm; Eagles Fish Fry
with entertainment by Hipps ‘n Rico
- 5 pm to midnight; Beer tent with music
by The Blitz starting at 8 pm
Saturday, July 14th
- 8:30 am; Co-ed Beach Volley Ball
Tournament
- 9 am Cheboygan Touchdown Club Golf
Scramble
- 10 am to 4 pm; Cheboygan Area Arts
Council Festival
- 10:30 am to 2 pm; World Championship
Wanigan Race
- 11 am; Fourth Annual Kayak Sprint Race
- 1 pm Chemazing Race
- 5 pm to 11 pm; Kiwanis Club Food Booth
- 5 pm to midnight; Beer Tent
- 5 pm to 8 pm; entertainment by Brian
Keohler
- 8 pm to midnight; entertainment by
Cheboygan Brewhouse Band
Sunday, July 15th
- 10 am; First Annual Waterways Challenge
Kayak and Bike Race
NOTE; there will be Softball Tournaments
throughout Waterways Festival; times to be
announced.
Please visit www.waterwaysfestival.com
for additional information.
The Cheboygan Brewhouse Band will be among the many musical entertainers dur-
ing Cheboygan’s Waterways Festival this coming weekend.
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Crowned last year’s Alpenfest 47 Queen, Stephanie LaRouche and her court; Kelsey
Lovelace, Marissa Filarski. Megan Esson (1st Runner Up), and Kayenne Baur (2nd
Runner Up). The Alpenfest 48 Queen’s Pageant will take place on the Alpenstage on
Tuesday evening, July 17th.
Direct from Nashville, the country sounds of Confederate Railroad will fill the
Alpenstage area on Thursday evening, July 19th.
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Otsego County Parks and Recreation recently hosted the second annual Military Appreciation Week at
the Otsego Lake County Park. Veterans and current Military personnel were invited to camp for five
nights for $25.00. The week was filled with activities including a movie night, kids craft, candy bingo,
hayrides, a cookout,
ice cream social and
a flag ceremony.
Special thanks to
Mike Reling for the
patriotic music, and
to Lt. Gary Rapelje,
PO First Class Sara
Kaur, Gunnery Sgt.
Jeff Vogel,
Commander John
Faccienti and Bob
Seyfried from the
Ralph Holewinski
VFW Post 1518 and
Jeff Proux, Brandon
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Modrzyski, Austin
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“Our inventory at the Furniture & More
showroom changes daily and is priced to
move,” states Mary Peterson, Director of
Good Samaritan Food Pantry/Resale Shop,
an affiliate of the Furniture & More store in
downtown Ellsworth. “We offer a wide vari-
ety of very nice quality furniture, home
décor accessories and appliances, and the
proceeds from the sales are utilized to help
our Food Pantry serve area families in need.”
The approximately 1,800 square foot Good
Samaritan Furniture & More showroom is
located at 6517 Center Street in Ellsworth,
and opened their doors about two years ago.
Since 1990, Good Samaritan Family Services
has been helping area families in times of
need through a diverse offering of services,
including a Food Pantry, guidance for new
mothers, providing clothing, coats and
shoes, assistance with home heating, and
more. The Furniture & More showroom,
managed by Evie Snyder, helps to support
the Good Samaritan Family Services mission.
Peterson notes, “This is a great place to
shop and browse for items for the home or
cottage. We are located in a beautiful, origi-
nal building in downtown Ellsworth that was
home to the Shooks Market for many years.
People enjoy the ambience of the show-
room, with vintage wood flooring and sever-
al living area vignettes we have set up. While
we have a wide variety of items on display,
and if there is something in particular a
shopper is looking for that we don’t currently
have, we will put them on a waiting list and
give them a call when an item that fits their
needs comes in.”
The showroom is full of gently used sofas,
chairs, tables, dressers, beds, lamps, pic-
tures, household nick-knacks…just about
anything imaginable to furnish or decorate
the home. The items are donated by local
individuals and businesses, and donations
are accepted during normal business hours.
The Good Samaritan Furniture & More
Showroom is located on Center Street in
Ellsworth diagonally across from the Front
Porch Café. The shop is open from 10 am to
4 pm Tuesday through Friday, and from 10
am until 2 pm on Saturday. For further
information, call the showroom at (231) 676-
3339 or visit www.thegoodsam.org.
The approximately 1,800 square foot Good Samaritan Furniture & More showroom at
6517 Center Street in Ellsworth is full of gently used sofas, chairs, tables, dressers,
beds, lamps, pictures, household nick-knacks…just about anything imaginable to fur-
nish or decorate the home.
Good Samaritan Furniture & More
offers quality finds in downtown Ellsworth
Military Appreciation Week held at
Otsego Lake County Park
Denver Stutesman, Noah Modrzynski, Austin Detgen, Brandon Proux, and
Jeff Proux.
Otsego County Parks and Recreation recently hosted the second annual
Military Appreciation Week at the Otsego Lake County Park.
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We buy unwanted, broken or scrap gold
and all collector coins.
We pay the public more than any other
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Check with the rest and then come to the best.
NO Games, NO Gimmicks, NO Altered Scales
Just honest cash value.
Give us a call at 989-448-2400
or stop in and see us at our new store in Gaylord.
1363 West Main St. You will be glad you did.
We are located next to Mancino`s and across the street from Ponderosa.
Remember, WE PAY MORE
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GAYLORD
Alpenfest honors
luncheon
Alpenfest Honors Luncheon
tickets are now on sale. The
48th Alpenfest “Swiss
Dressed At Alpenfest” will be
held July 17th—21st and will
kick off with the Honors
Luncheon on July 17th at
noon. This year’s luncheon
will pay tribute to the 2012
Honored Industry—Diocese
of Gaylord, the Parade
Marshal—Joe Duff and der
Burgermeister—Rudi Edel.
Tickets are $20 each and
must be purchased by 5pm
on July 12. Stop by the
Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce’s Main Street
office for your ticket (s).
GAYLORD
Flea market
28th Annual Half Acre Flea
Market. This amazing event
includes a pole barn, tents
and canopies filled with
appliances, books, dishes,
tools, electronics, puzzles,
linens, furniture, antiques
and collectables, jewelry, a
garden center, a Christmas
shop, golf balls galore, sport-
ing equipment, a cafe, a bak-
ery and so much more. July
13, 8am - 5pm. July 14, 9am -
1pm. Sale at First
Presbyterian Church. 513
Charles Brink Road.
BLISS
Blissfest
Blissfest Music Festival has
announced its lineup for the
July 13-15 celebration of
music, culture, art and com-
munity. The Nitty Gritty Dirt
Band is one of the headliners
for the 32nd annual festival
that features diverse and
innovative folk, world and
roots music and dance at the
picturesque Festival Farm
north of Harbor Springs.
Bring the whole family, come
for a day or spend the entire
weekend. Rustic camping is
available with a Weekend
Pass. There are 3 stages, 4
workshop areas, organized
children's activities, a variety
of food concessions and a
juried arts and crafts show.
EAST JORDAN
Class reunion
The East Jordan class of 1950
is hosting a potluck for East
Jordan classes that graduated
50 or more years ago. All
graduates prior to 1963 are
encouraged to join us. The
reunion potluck will be held
at the VFW hall on M-32,
Saturday, July 14. Bring a dish
to pass. We plan to eat at
Noon, so arrive a little early.
Bring your own table service
and beverage. Renew old
friendships and have fun
remembering the good old
days of East Jordan High
School.
CHEBOYGAN
Arts Festival
A wide variety of fine arts and
crafts will be presented at the
44th annual Cheboygan Arts
Festival on Friday, July 13
from 4pm to 8pm and
Saturday, July 14 from 10am
to 4pm. The Cheboygan Area
Arts Council will turn the
Cheboygan Ice Pavilion into
a gallery, with doors opening
at 10am and closing at 4pm.
GAYLORD
tennis class
Otsego County Parks &
Recreation is hosting tennis
classes for beginners July 23 -
25 at the outdoor courts by
the Community Center, 315
S. Center St. Youth age 8-16,
9-11am. Adults, 6-8pm. Cost
is $20. Register by July 23.
Call Doug Hyde, 989-732-
8177 or e-mail
hyde doug @g mai l . c om.
Rackets & balls available at
Community Center.
PETOSKEY
rummage sale
Petoskey United Methodist
Church, 1804 E. Mitchell St.
Friday, July 13, 8:30am to
5pm and Saturday, July 14,
8:30am to 2pm (Donations of
clean items accepted until
noon Thursday, July 12.)
EAST JORDAN
south Arm Classic
The popular South Arm
Classic is expanding again
this year. The Boat show is
July 14, 10am - 4pm at
Memorial Park on the edge of
Lake Charlevoix. The Car
show is July 14, 10am - 4pm
in downtown. Also enjoy the
Micro Brewery beer tent July
14, 2-8pm in Memorial Park.
New this year is the Classic
Tractor show and the Classic
Travel Trailer show. Both of
these shows are July 14, 10am
- 4pm downtown. Lots of
music throughout the after-
noon and evening.
BLACK RIVER
Full Gospel Car and
truck show
July 14 from 9am-2pm at
4161 South River Rd,
Cheboygan. Family Fun For
All Ages! Many Trophies
Awarded, Door Prizes, con-
cessions. To register visit
blackriverfullgospel.com. For
more info call: 231-268-9518
GRAYLING
senior Garden & Art
Walk Bus tour
On Saturday, July 14th, the
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will enjoy a
local bus tour of area
Gardens in Crawford County.
The trip will feature five gar-
dens and at each site, local
artists will be demonstrating
their artistry. The cost for the
trip is $18 and includes tick-
ets, transportation and light
refreshments at each stop.
The bus is scheduled to leave
the Senior Center, located at
308 Lawndale St. (behind
Burger King) at 1pm and will
return at 5pm. Please call
989-348-7123 to reserve a
seat.
MACKINAW CITY
Looking for artists
Pack you paints and consider
joining us for our first ever
Plein Air event. Saturday July
14th, the Mackinaw City area
arts council will be hosting
artists from around the state.
The categories for this event
will include paintings, draw-
ings and mixed media. This is
a great chance for you to pro-
mote your work and take a
day outside in the straits to
complete your art. We hope
you will consider joining us.
Questions can be emailed to
[email protected] or
call Lorie Axtell @ 989-529-
0752
GRAYLING
Detroit Lions youth
Football Mini Camp
July 14th – 15th from 8:30am
– Noon each day at Grayling
High School – for ages 6-14.
Limited to 70 participants to
register! Only $89 per partici-
pant! Mini camp includes:
non-contact, fundamental
football instruction on all
offensive and defensive foot-
ball positions, agility train-
ing, skills contests, and
scrimmages. Lions camp t-
shirt & much more! For more
information or to sign up,
call 313-262-2248 or visit
www.DetroitLions.com/Yout
hFootball.
GRAYLING
en Plein Air Garden &
Art Walk
Saturday, July 14th from
10am – 4pm in Grayling –
tour five diverse, local gar-
dens for visual inspirations.
Enjoy riverside retreats, a
country farm, small space
garden and forest hideaways,
all while enjoying “En Plein
Air” art displays and demon-
strations by local artisans.
There will also be a special
raffle for one of the artist’s
paintings. Tickets for the raf-
fle will be available at the
AuSable Artisan Village and
at each garden. Advance tick-
ets now available for $6 per
ticket at Flowers By Josie,
Riverland, J.Dap, & Hallmark.
GRAYLING
Music at the Logging
Museum
Saturday, July 14th at 7pm at
Hartwick Pines Logging
Museum. join us for tradi-
tional and historic music
about Michigan’s past by Neil
Woodward, “Michigan’s
Troubadour”. This event is
free, although a Michigan
State Parks Recreation
Passport is required for park
entry. For more information,
call 989-348-2537.
GRAYLING
specialty Camp
July 15th – 20th at Camp
AuSable – for Ages 10-17.
Choose from one of the fol-
lowing specialties: Aquatics,
Nature, Crafts, Sports. Please
call Camp AuSable at 989-
348-5491 or visit www.cam-
pausable.org for more infor-
mation or to sign up.
GRAYLING
Father/son
Wilderness survival
July 15th – 19th at Camp
AuSable. Choose from a
Father/Son Canoe Outpost
or Father/Son Backpack
Outpost. Open to all ages.
Please call Camp AuSable at
989-348-5491 or visit
www.campausable.org for
more information or to sign
up.
INDIAN RIVER
summerfest
Indian River's favorite event
will take place from July 16 -
22.
GAYLORD
Alpenfest
48th Annual Alpenfest on the
streets of downtown Gaylord.
Get your lederhosen and
dirndls out and wear them
down to the Alpenstrasse' to
enjoy the 48th annual
Alpenfest. July 17th - 21st
Tuesday: July 17
Noon - Honors Luncheon
Evening - Queen's Pageant
Burning of the Boogg!
Wednesday: July 18
Morning - Walking Parade
World's Largest Coffee Break
Noon - Young Americans
Pontresina Suppen Mahlzeit
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Afternoon - Kids Games
Evening - Pulled Pork or BBQ
Pork Plate
8pm - ENDLESS SUMMER
BAND - Back by popular
demand
Thursday: July 19
Morning - Alpine Country
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Afternoon - Ice Cream Social
8pm - CONFEDERATE RAIL-
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Friday: July 20
Morning - Pancake &
Sausage Breakfast
Sauerkraut & Sausage Supper
Afternoon - Yodeling Contest
8pm - PAUL KELLER JAZZ
BAND - Some great music
Saturday: July 21
Morning - Alpenfest Run
Noon - Alpenfest Grand
Parade
Strudel on the 'Strasse
7pm - THE RETURN - An
awesome Beatles tribute
show through the years
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GAYLORD
heroes sunday
Pay tribute to military, fire-
men, law enforcement and
first responders on Sunday,
July 15 at the Otsego County
Fairgrounds grandstand. The
service is at 10am, free picnic
to follow at 11:30. Heroes are
encouraged to dress in uni-
form. Sponsored by the
Gaylord Evangelical Free
Church. Rain location at the
Free Church.
GRAYLING
Beaver Island senior
trip
The Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be travel-
ing to Beaver Island by Dial-
A-Ride Bus on Tuesday, July
17. We will be touring the
island, which is the most
uninhabited island of the
Great Lakes. We will also be
dining on the island and
enjoying museums and
shopping. The cost of the trip
is $95 per person, which
includes lunch and dinner.
The bus is scheduled to leave
the Senior Center, 308
Lawndale St. at 6:30am and
will return by 9pm. For more
information and reserva-
tions, please call 989-348-
7123.
GRAYLING
Meet the Candidates
The Commission on Aging &
Senior Center is hosting an
opportunity for the public to
meet the candidates in
preparation for the upcom-
ing August 7th election bal-
lot. Candidates for contested
Crawford County races have
been invited to attend, intro-
duce themselves, answer a
series of questions and be
available to answer questions
from the community.
Contested races include:
Road Commissioner and
Commissioners in the 1st,
4th, 5th and 7th Districts.
This Forum will take place on
Tuesday, July 17th at 6pm at
the Senior Center, 308
Lawndale Street and the pub-
lic is invited to attend.
GAYLORD
Countryside Garden
Walk
This amazing walk, spon-
sored by the Edelweiss
Garden Club, July 18, 1-7pm
includes a woodland shade
garden with 100 varieties of
hostas and two man-made
streams, a magnificent sun-
loving farm, a maple woods
with a free-standing red
wishing door, a beautiful gar-
den by a lake with a very spe-
cial garden house and ever so
much more. Tickets are $8
and will be available the first
of July at Glen's Market, The
Spud Warehouse, Saturn
Booksellers, The Information
Center, and GACA. All pro-
ceeds go toward Gaylord
beautification and scholar-
ships.
GRAYLING
New Pediatrician
Dr. Valda Byrd has joined Dr.
Kristie Koehler as part of the
Mercy Physician Network
Pediatrics team. The addition
of Dr. Byrd will provide
increased pediatric service
availability to the communi-
ty. Dr. Byrd will begin seeing
patients in July at the Mercy
Community Health Center in
Grayling. Dr. Byrd attended
medical school at Wayne
State University and com-
pleted her Pediatric residen-
cy at the Children’s Hospital
of Michigan in Detroit. She is
a Board Certified pediatri-
cian with nearly 30 years’ of
experience. A mother of
three, Byrd is friendly and
knowledgeable combining
extensive experience with
compassionate care. Dr. Byrd
is now accepting new pedi-
atric patients. Please call
(989) 348-0550 to schedule
an appointment.
GRAYLING
redskins Football
sign up opportunity
Tuesday, July 17th from 6-
8pm at the City Park Pavilion.
Grayling Redskins is getting
close to another wonderful
football/cheerleading sea-
son! We are in our 20th year
and are excited to start. You
must be grades 3-8th (or 8
years old). If you sign up
before August 1st the cost is
$30 ($10 savings!). August 2-
12th the cost will be $40.
After August 12th it goes to
$50 to sign-up. All forms
need to be complete to play –
mostly the physical! Contact
Barb Summers at
[email protected].
GRAYLING
Preventing heat
exhaustion
On Thursday, July 19th at
6pm, Matt Larson of Mobile
Medical Response will be at
the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
St. to talk about how to pre-
vent heat exhaustion. Many
people do not realize how
easy it is to be overcome by
heat and how dangerous heat
exhaustion can be. This pres-
entation is free, open to the
public, and no reservations
are required. Join us for a
great Roast Beef dinner at
5pm prior to the presenta-
tion. People 60 and older eat
for a suggested donation of
$2.50. Those under 60 eat for
a cost of $4.75.
GAYLORD
King and I
Hammerstein’s the Kind & I is
on target for the August 2
opening. The show runs for
three evenings and one
Sunday matinee. The dates
are: August 2,3,4 at 7:30pm. &
Sunday August 5 at 2pm. At
the Gaylord Information
Center – downtown Gaylord
Pam and Cheryl will help you
select your seat with the aid
of an auditorium seating
chart. All seats are reserved
seating. For adults the ticket
price remains the same as
last year: $12. The Senior and
Student rate remains at $10.
GAYLORD
Car show & pig roast
July 19, 4-6pm at Aspen
Ridge Retirement Village,
1261 Village Parkway. Car
show opens at 4pm. Pig roast
at 5pm.
GAYLORD
Free Divorce Clinic
The 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services of
Northern Michigan and River
House Women’s Shelter will
hold free monthly divorce
clinics open to community
members who cannot afford
to hire an attorney and are
representing themselves.
Clinic locations will alternate
between Otsego and
Crawford Counties. The clin-
ics in Otsego County are held
at the United Way Building,
116 East Fifth Street, July 19,
5:30pm.
HARBOR SPRINGS
taste the Local
Difference
Experience a one of a kind
evening at beautiful Pond
Hill Farm in Harbor Springs
with the Michigan Land Use
Institute July 19, 6:30 -
9:30pm. Enjoy a locally
grown feast and a prelude of
local offerings from area
chefs, restaurateurs, vintners
and brewers.
GRAYLING
Free senior Dental Day
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center and the
Michigan Coalition for Oral
Health for the Aging are col-
laborating to provide free
preventative dental care on
Friday, July 20th, by appoint-
ment. To be eligible for an
appointment, seniors must
be a Crawford County resi-
dent, be age 60 or over, have
some natural teeth, and have
not seen a dentist in the past
12 months. To see if you are
eligible, please contact the
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center at 989-348-
7123.
PETOSKEY
trail group meets
The Jordan Valley 45°
Chapter of the North
Country Trail will have a gen-
eral meeting, July 21, at 10am
at the Student and
Community Resource
Center, North Central
Michigan College (NCMC). A
hike will follow the meeting
through the NCMC Natural
Area, the 2011 Grimes Street
Reroute, and the new Bear
River Recreation Area to Lake
Michigan. Everyone wel-
come. For information, email
[email protected]
CHEBOYGAN
rummage sale
Bishop Baraga's 6th Grade
Annual Summer Rummage
Sale. July 20th 8am - 5pm,
July 21st, 9am to Noon.
Anyone wishing to donate
items may do so on the fol-
lowing dates: Saturday July
14th 9-noon; Wednesday July
18th 5 - 7 PM. We will accept
anything except computers.
Info, 231-627-2198. Proceeds
go to their class trip to
Washington DC. Thank you
for your support.
GRAYLING
Country Music show
Jul 21, Aug 25, Sept 15 & Oct
6. Doors open at 6:30 / Show
starts at 7:30pm at
Wellington Farm Park. If you
enjoy old fashioned country
music and old fashioned
corny country comedy, then
this is a show you will not
want to miss. Admission is
just $12.50 per show or $50
for the entire season. Tickets
are available at the Visitor
Center during business
hours.
HARBOR SPRINGS
Community yard sale
Bring your vans, trucks, &
trailers. It’s bargain hunting
time for all you. 7th annual
Harbor Springs community
wide yard sales. July 20 & 21,
9am-5pm. Sponsored by
New Beginnings Thrift &
Resale. Maps available on
July 18 at New Beginnings,
650 W. Conway Rd. 50% off
Storewide at New Beginnings
Thrift & Resale.
GAYLORD
Parade entry
Parade Applications are
being accepted for the
Alpenfest Grand Parade
being held on Saturday, July
21st at noon; get an applica-
tion online at www.gay-
lordalpenfest.com
GAYLORD
Alpenfest run
To register for this year’s
Alpenfest Run, Walk or Fun
Run on Saturday, July 21st
please go to www.gay-
lordalpenfest.com to register
online.
CHARLEVOIX
Venetian Festival
A festival that highlights the
summer season which
attracts tens of thousands of
visitors. The festival offers a
wonderful variety of events
geared to delight and enter-
tain every age group. July
21st - 28th, www.venetianfes-
tival.com
HARBOR SPRINGS
North American Indian
Art Fair
Join us for the North
American Indian Art Fair July
21, 9am - 4pm on the water-
front showcasing culture,
history and native American
Indian tradition through the
works of Native American
artists and artisans. The show
will feature demonstrations
of copper bowl making,
wood spoon making, black
ash basketry, natural dyes,
beadwork and more.
PETOSKEY
Art in the Park
On July 21st artists from all
over the United States will
descend upon Downtown
Petoskey to show off their
wares. Again this year,
approximately 135 booths
will grace Pennsylvania Park,
with items ranging from pot-
tery to jewelry, from paint-
ings to photographs, and
much more. Wander through
the hostas to find everything
from that perfect, one-of-a-
kind gift for someone special
to that jaw-dropping focal
piece for the office. Items
range in size from small,
intricate pieces of jewelry, to
functional wearable art, to
that eye-catching conversa-
tion piece you've always
been looking for.
GRAYLING
Wood shaving Days
July 21st & 22nd from 10am –
4pm at Hartwick Pines State
Park – guests can enjoy the
sights, sounds and scents of
the historic steam-powered
sawmill cutting logs into pine
boards, listen to traditional
music, and enjoy the art of
wood carving, wood burning
and other woodcrafts.
Festival highlights also
include demonstrations by
blacksmiths, weavers and
wool spinners and a historic
surveying reenactment.
GRAYLING
spike’s Challenge
July 21st & 22nd in Grayling –
The Spike’s Challenge race is
held the weekend prior to the
AuSable River Canoe
Marathon and runs from the
streets of Grayling to
McMaster’s Bridge. Time tri-
als for starting position are
held on Saturday in the City
Park pond. The C-1 Race is
on Saturday night and runs
from Borcher’s Canoe Livery
to Burton’s Landing. The C-2
race is on Sunday where the
canoes and teams line up on
Ingham Street at 8:30am. The
horn sounds at 9am and the
teams are running towards
the Old AuSable Fly Shop for
their trek to McMaster’s
Bridge.
PETOSKEY
Books and Babies
The Books and Babies class is
for non-walkers and runs on
Tuesdays from 1:30-2pm in
the Basement Meeting Room
of the Petoskey District
Library for five consecutive
weeks beginning on July 24.
The class is limited to 10
babies and a parent or care
giver. Those wishing to par-
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on Monday, July 23.
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IN-LAWS' UPCOMING
VISIT MAKING
WIFE ANXIOUS
with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery
Q: My husband's parents are
coming for a visit, and I'm con-
cerned there may be trouble.
My mother-in-law is fond of
giving oceans of unwanted
advice. How can I politely shut
her down before the comments
start flying fast and furious?
Jim: Sometimes it's hard enough to
get along with the people living under
your own roof. When you bring in-laws
into the mix, the results can be down-
right scary!
Hopefully, your mother-in-law's
"advice" is given in love, rather than
mean-spiritedness. Either way, you
might want to talk to your husband
beforehand about ways to set bound-
aries with her in a manner that won't
insult or offend.
In the end, though, you can't control
what your mother-in-law says. But you
can control your response to it. Before
she arrives, find the book "Loving Your
Relatives Even When You Don't See Eye
to Eye" by David and Claudia Arp and
John and Margaret Bell. The authors
suggest that the majority of in-law con-
flict can be defused by following a few
simple rules of civility.
For example, always remember to
smile -- and not through gritted teeth.
People always respond better to some-
one who's smiling.
Even if your mother-in-law is acting
nosy and intrusive, make sure that
you're considerate, that you practice
restraint, and that you never raise your
voice.
Have the courage to admit when
you're wrong, and don't ever ridicule or
demean her. Give her the benefit of the
doubt, and try to see things from her
perspective. Be accepting and under-
standing of her shortcomings, and rec-
ognize that you have your own faults
and hang-ups as well.
These are good rules to keep in mind
when dealing with difficult people in
any situation, not just in-laws. But
they're especially important when in-
law conflict rears its ugly head and you
feel like tearing your hair out. No matter
how frustrating things get, just remem-
ber to be civil!
** ** **
Q: Our only grandchild is 4
years old. We cannot agree with
our daughter-in-law on how
often we, as the grandparents,
should be allowed to see our
granddaughter. Can you tell us
how we can approach this with-
out causing too much conflict
and what would be a reason-
able compromise on how many
visits would be appropriate?
Juli: I can imagine how frustrating it
must be to not be able to see your only
grandchild as much as you'd like.
Unfortunately, this is not the kind of sit-
uation in which you can find a "com-
promise." Your son and daughter-in-law
are the guardians of their daughter and
have the ability to choose unilaterally
how often you see her.
All of your frustration and effort to
reach a compromise are likely to back-
fire. If you fight for more time with your
granddaughter, you are making yourself
an adversary instead of building trust
with your daughter-in-law. Instead,
direct your energy toward trying to
understand why she is hesitant to let
you spend more time with your grand-
daughter. Most moms of young children
are happy to have an extra set of hands
or an on-call babysitter. Why doesn't
she view you in this light? You may want
to ask your son this question directly.
Ask yourself, "What can I change to be
more supportive of my daughter-in-
law?" Young moms are hungry for affir-
mation and support. Sometimes, in-
laws are viewed as threatening and crit-
ical. If this is the case, be very careful to
encourage your son and his wife. One
word of criticism speaks louder than 10
words of praise.
Remember, you can only be as effec-
tive a grandparent as you are a mother-
in-law. The more you pour support and
encouragement into your children, the
better equipped they become to raise
the next generation, and the more you
gain the credibility to invest
in your granddaughter.
** ** **
Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on the
Family, author of several books,
and a wife and mother of three.
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ing. Recipes and meal sugges-
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The market runs each
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Any recipe ingredients not
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providing entertainment
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A committee of local grow-
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Twin Lakes Property Owners
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hosting its Fourth Annual Twin Lakes
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event the evening of Saturday July 14th,
at the East Twin Lakes Beach Park in
Lewiston, the general public is wel-
come to attend.
Beach & Concert Lovers will and
enjoy a free concert on the Beach, Back
by popular demand a Lewiston favorite,
Headliner Sneaky Peat, a Northern
Michigan music legend and a favorite
among locals with His eclectic mix of
music. Performance will begin at
6:00pm.
This is a perfect event for the entire
family, young and old alike. It’s hard to
know what will be the more popular,
the bubbles, the beach balls, the hula
hoop or limbo contest, all this fun will
happens before the concert and during
intermission, you can be sure we will
have something for everyone to enjoy.
This unique Beach concert will all hap-
pen as the sunsets and as you enjoy
dancing to the music under the stars.
Arrive by foot, car or by boat, just make
sure you are find your way to our
beach.
The community support for the con-
cert has been terrific. The Township has
given Twin Lake Property Owners per-
mission to use the entire beach park for
the event. Our lake association is
pleased to welcome everyone in
Lewiston and the surrounding commu-
nities for this free beach party concert.
Come one, come all, bring your smile
and good cheer and enjoy a lovely sum-
mer night. Seating is on a first come
first serve basis. Be sure and get there
early for a good spot, last year's atten-
dance was over 700! Remember to
bring your own chairs, blankets and
refreshments, no food will be available
to purchase at this event. Mark your
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one event you don’t want to miss. The
park will be open at 5 p.m. and the con-
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This week, Major League Baseball’s
All-Star Game is scheduled to be played
in Kansas City. Whether you’re rooting
for the American or National League,
you’ll no doubt admire the ability and
athleticism exhibited by these tremen-
dous ballplayers. Of course, any all-star
team is made up of players who bring
different talents to the game. And this
same approach — of combining a col-
lection of skills toward one common
effort — can be found in other endeav-
ors, one of which is investing.
Here, then, is one possible lineup of
investment moves to consider:
• Diversify. All investments have both
benefits and risks. As an investor, your
goal is to help maximize the benefits
and minimize the risks — and one of the
best ways to do this is by diversifying
your money across a range of assets.
Diversifying can help you reduce the
impact of market volatility that might
affect your portfolio if all your money
was tied up in one particular asset class,
and that asset went through a “down”
period. Keep in mind, though, that
diversification, by itself, cannot guaran-
tee profits or protect against loss.
• Rebalance. Even without your taking
significant actions, your portfolio can
evolve in ways that may not be to your
liking. For example, if some of your
more aggressive investments appreciate
greatly, they may eventually constitute a
larger percentage of your holdings than
you had planned — and in doing so, ele-
vate your overall risk level. To prevent
this from happening, you should meet
with your financial advisor periodically
to “rebalance” your portfolio.
• Seek quality. Many people latch onto
“hot” investments, only to be disap-
pointed when they “cool off.” Instead
seek quality vehicles — the ones that
generally lose the least ground when the
market is down and recover more quick-
ly when the market rallies. When you
invest in stocks, for instance, look for
those companies that have strong man-
agement teams, competitive products
and good business models. When you
purchase bonds, look for those with
high ratings from the independent rat-
ing agencies.
• Stay invested. It’s tempting to “take a
breather” from investing when the
financial markets are volatile. But if you
stay on the investment sidelines, you
may miss out on the beginning of the
next market rally. If you’ve built a diver-
sified portfolio of quality vehicles, it
may be easier to stay invested.
• Know your risk tolerance. If you find
yourself constantly fretting about the
market’s ups and downs, to the extent
that your worries
are affecting the
quality of your life,
you may have a
portfolio that’s
unsuited to your
risk tolerance.
Conversely, if
you’re dissatisfied
with the growth of
your investments,
you may be
investing too cau-
tiously, which
could be a con-
cern when you’re
striving to reach
long-term goals,
such as a comfort-
able retirement.
Ultimately, there’s no one “right” way for
everyone to invest, but you do need to
match your portfolio’s composition with
your individual risk tolerance and time
horizon.
Your financial advisor can help your
find the “lineup” of investment moves
that is right for you. Put it to work soon.
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
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1851, or email him at
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emphasis in event planning from Grand
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organization. As a Gaylord resident for most
of her life, Tiffany holds the traditions of the
town, Alpenfest, and other events close to her
heart.
Tiffany will be helping the Gaylord area
Chamber of Commerce with events such as
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and the annual Christmas Parade! For more
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Historical Society seeks input for Village of
Waters History book
The public is invited to stop by and offer
input for a book being written on the history of
Waters, Michigan. Compiled by local resident,
Phil Alexander and drawing upon a wide range
of historical sources, the new publication will
present a comprehensive overview of the
Waters area, from the early settlement in the
1870s through the present day. Tentatively
titled “Three-Peat: The story of Waters,
Michigan,” the book reveals that rather than
fade into a ghost town after the lumber boon
ended in the early 1900s, the Village of Waters
has experienced a trio of boom and bust cycles
over the past 150 years. It continues to hold on
to its often colorful historical past while
remaining a vital northern Michigan commu-
nity in the 21st Century.
The publication is scheduled for release at
this year’s Thunder Over Waters event on
September 2nd.
The Otsego County Historical Society invites
the public to check out the draft version of the
book, offer input and suggestions, and bring
vintage photos of the Waters area for inclusion
in the book.
The first public session will take place on
Thursday, July 12th, from 9 am until noon at
the Otsego Lake Township Hall in downtown
Waters. The second event is scheduled for
Wednesday, July 18th, from 10 am until 2 pm at
the Otsego County Historical Society Museum
located at 320 W. Main Street in downtown
Gaylord.
For additional information about the
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Michigan” book, please visit
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weekend celebration called “Old Fashion Days.” It has slowly
expanded to become a weeklong event that takes place dur-
ing the heart of the northern Michigan summer season.
The schedule of events for this year’s Indian River
SummerFest is:
Monday, July 16th
- 6:00-9:30pm - Pure North Art Expo & Volunteer
Appreciation - Marina Park. Beautiful artwork that was sub-
mitted for the 1st Annual Indian River SummerFest Design
Competition. Wine, Craft Beer and Pepsi products available
for 50-cents per sample. Winners from the July 13th Art Walk
will be announced at 8pm
- 6:00-9:30pm - Monday Night Entertainment, Cheboygan
Brewhouse Band - Marina Park
Tuesday, July 17th - Family Fun Night
- 5:30pm - Family Decorated Bike Parade - Meet at Burger
King - Ride your decorated bike from Burger King to Marina
Park along the North Central State Trail
- 5:45pm - Best Pizza of the North Contest - Marina Park
- 6:30pm - Duck Race - Marina Park - $1 per Duck. New
this year - Decorate your Duck by purchasing a duck at the
Chamber in advance or between 5:30 and 6:30 at the park.
Permanent Markers will be available for use at Marina Park.
First duck to the end wins a basket of Indian River merchan-
dise. Immediately Following Duck Race - Fireman's
Waterball - Marina Park
- 7:00pm - Ice Cream Social - Marina Park - FREE
- 7:30-9:30pm - Sumo Wrestling - Marina Park - $2 per
match or purchase a $10
- 8:00pm – 11:00pm - Teen Dance - Marina Park, Ages 13 to
17 $2.00 Admission or purchase a $10 SummerFest button
that is valid for all SummerFest Events Entrance Fees
- Lori Lynn Karaoke from 8:00pm - 11:00pm. Free refresh-
ments.
Wednesday, July 18th
- 10:00am - 4:00pm - Sidewalk Chalk Art - 3696 S. Straits
Hwy (Old Ark/Curves Building)
- 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Kids Kayak Painting - Arts &
Adventure at BrassWind Landing
- 2:00pm - 6:00pm - Indian River Farmer's Market -
Citizens National Bank
- 3:00 - 4:00pm - Pro Golf Demo with 5-time LPGA Winner
Debbie Massey & PGA Professional Doug Temple - Indian
River Golf Club
- 4:00 - 5:00pm - Golf Skills Competition - Indian River
Golf Club. Prizes will be awarded for: Long Drive; Closest to
the Line; Closest to the Pin
- 6:00pm – 9:00pm - LobsterFest and Pig Roast - Marina
Park. Tickets are $75 per person and must be pre-purchased.
All proceeds benefit Inland Lakes Schools
Thursday, July 19th
- 8:00am - 6:00pm - Sand Castle Contest - DeVoe Beach.
Begin Building any time after 8:00am, Judging at 6:00pm,
Awards at 7:00pm
- 12:00pm, 3:00pm and 6:00 pm - FREE Team Monster
Energy Freestyle MX Show - Marina Park
- 1:00pm – 10:00pm - Indian River SummerFest Carnival
by Schmidt Amusements – at Inland Lakes Schools
- 5:00pm – 6:00pm - Kids Games - FREE - DeVoe Beach
- 6:00pm - Paddle Board Race - DeVoe Beach
- 6:30pm - Cardboard Boat Race - DeVoe Beach. Bring
your homemade boat, built out of nothing but cardboard
and duct tape, down to DeVoe Public Beach and see how
well it will float. Winners for age categories, most creative
and most in a boat
- 7:00 pm - Story Time with Johnathan Rand, Sand Castle
Awards & Pure North Poetry Reading Contest Awards - DeVoe
Beach
- 6:30pm – 7:00pm - Thursday Night Concert - Marina
Park. Enjoy live entertainment by Mike Ridley - 21 and over
only
- 7:00pm – 11:00pm -
Thursday Night Concert -
Marina Park - Enjoy live
entertainment by Sneaky
Peat - 21 and over only
Friday, July 20th
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm - Craft
Show – Downtown with over
80 booths of handmade
crafts.
- 12:00pm - 6:00pm - Kidz
Zone – Downtown with
bounce house, games, DNR
info -
- 12:00pm - 6:00pm -
SummerFest Adoption Quest
– Downtown. Come adopt
your new best friend -
Volunteers are always need-
ed.
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm -
Indian River SummerFest
Carnival - Inland Lakes Schools
- 12:00pm, 3:00pm and 6:00 pm - FREE Team Monster
Energy Freestyle MX Show - Marina Park
- 2:00pm – 6:00pm -Pony Rides - Downtown - $1 per ride
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Classic Car Cruise Night. Line up at
Indian River Car Quest
- 6:00pm, ends at Citizens National Bank - 7:30pm
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm - Friday Night Concert - Marina Park.
Enjoy live entertainment by Mike Ridley - 21 and over only
- 8:00pm – 12:00am - Friday Night Concert - Marina Park.
Enjoy live music by The Blitz - 21 and over only
Saturday, July 21st
- 7:00am - 29th Annual Kiwanis 5K/10K Fun Run - Lumbar
Yard. Registration 7 am - Race 8 am - 231-238-8564 -
Registration fee of $20
- 7:00am - Noon - VFW Community Breakfast at Cochran-
Roberts VFW Post #7439. All you-can-eat breakfast. $7 for
adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under
- 8:00am - ATV/UTV Charity Ride - Depart from Marina
Park. Registration 8 am - Ride 9am. $10 Mud Brothers
Members / $20 Non Members. A part of the proceeds go to
The Helping Hands of Indian River. Rentals available from
Indian River Sports Center - Mention Mud Brothers Charity
Ride
- 9:00am - Coed Beach Volleyball Tournament - DeVoe
Public Beach
- 9:00am – 12:00pm - FREE Campbell Airport Young Eagles
Plane Rides - Free Airplane Rides for children ages 8 to 17 at
Indian River Airport
- 9:00am - 1:00pm - Indian River Farmer's Market -
Citizens National Bank
- 9:00am - 3:30pm - Pepe' Poblano's Chili Throwdown –
Downtown. Cooking begins at 9:00am, Samples gathered for
Judging at 1:45pm, Tasting begins at 2:00pm (tickets for tast-
ing are 50¢ each), Awards at 3:00pm
- 10:00am – 4:00pm - Craft Show – Downtown Over 80
booths of handmade crafts
- 10:00am – 4:00pm - Classic, Custom Car & Truck Show -
Downtown
- 10:00am - 4:00pm - SummerFest Adoption Quest -
Downtown
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm - Indian River SummerFest Carnival -
Inland Lakes Schools
- 12:00pm, 3 pm and 6 pm - FREE Team Monster Energy
Freestyle MX Show - Marina Park
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm - Saturday Night Concert - Marina
Park. Enjoy live entertainment by Mike Ridley - 21 and over
only
- 8:00pm – 12:00am - Saturday Night Concert - Marina
Park. Music by The Blitz - 21 and over only
- 10:30pm - The Great Up North SummerFest Raffle. Prizes
include a 2012 Yamaha Zuma and an Electric Bike. Need not
be present to win
Sunday, July 22nd
- 9:00am - 11:00am - 5th Annual Kayak Bike Biathlon -
DeVoe Public Beach.Three miles of kayaking on the Inland
Waterway and 12 miles of biking on the North Central State
Trail.
- 12:00pm - 5:00pm - Kayak & Paddle Board Symposium -
DeVoe Public Beach
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm - LAST BLAST - SPECIAL PRICING -
$10 Wristbands at Indian River SummerFest Carnival - Inland
Lakes Schools
- 12:30 pm - 3:00pm - Youth Bike Race - Cooperation Park
- 1:00pm - Broken Tee Golf Tournament - Indian River Golf
Club - $70 IRGC
Wow! That a whole lot of Summerfest excitement coming
our way. Don’t forget to purchase a $10 SummerFest button,
which is valid for all SummerFest events entrance fees. To
purchase a button, contact the Indian River Chamber of
Commerce at (231) 238-9325 or visit
ww.irchamber.com/summerfest.
Courtesy Photo
The winner of the 1st Annual Indian River SummerFest
Design Competition was this wonderful work created by
artist Peggy Bruscha.
Courtesy Photo
“Michigan Man” Mike Ridley will be among the many
musical performers during Indian River’s SummerFest.
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By Jim Akans
Ongoing innovations in technology offer
today’s home and business owners heat-
ing and cooling solutions that are more
efficient, economical, and comfortable
than ever before. Among the many equip-
ment options offered at Family Comfort
Systems in Gaylord is the air source heat
pump; a unique cooling and heating tech-
nology that has evolved over the past few
decades to become a viable, and economi-
cal, approach to creating a virtually year-
round indoor comfort in homes and busi-
nesses right here in northern Michigan.
Kevin Westcott, owner of Family
Comfort Systems, states, “It is a technolo-
gy that has been around for a long time,
though 30 years ago an air source heat
pump was not something that would work
well in northern climates. Developments
in that technology over the years has
made heat pumps a very viable option in
our region, typically requiring an alternate
heating source only when the outside
temperature dips below 30 degrees.”
So what is an air source heat pump and
how can it save on those rising monthly
utility bills?
The units looks and function in warm
weather like a typical air conditioner;
exchanging warm air from inside the
home with cool air created through the
synergy of the unit’s compressor and
Freon gas loop. As the temperature turn
cool, the operation switches to draw BTU’s
of heat from the outdoor air and transfers
that heat into the home’s heat distribution
system.
Westcott point out. “BTU’s exist all the
way down to Absolute Zero, which is
minus 459 degrees Fahrenheit. With
today’s technology, an air source heat
pump is able to capture enough BTU’s
from the outside air effectively down to
about 30 degrees Fahrenheit for use in
heating the home or business. Below that
temperature, the system requires supple-
mental heat from a furnace or wood stove
to heat the home. Even in northern
Michigan, there are many days during the
winter when a heat pump can address all
or most of a home’s heating needs.”
The advantage? Westcott notes that in
the case of a home or business that uses a
standard propane fed furnace system, the
utility savings achieved by adding a heat
pump can approach 30-percent. Those
using a natural gas fed furnace can save
approximately 15-percent. An additional
benefit is the air source heat pump will
provide indoor air-cooling during the
summer.
“If someone is looking at replacing an
existing furnace or air conditioning sys-
tem,” Westcott states, “we will run the
numbers for them and see how the utility
savings will pay back if they utilize an air
source heat pump. There are also many
rebates available that can substantially
offset the initial investment they make for
the equipment.”
With experience in the heating and
cooling industry since 1979, Kevin
Westcott established Family Comfort
Systems in Gaylord back in 1995. The
company’s longstanding tradition of
expertise and excellence in customer serv-
ice has established a loyal customer base
throughout northern Michigan. The com-
pany recently re-located to 519 W. Second
Street in Gaylord, and can be contacted at
(989) 732-8099 or at www.familycomfort-
systems.com.
Kevin Westcott, owner of Family Comfort Systems in Gaylord, states, “Developments in technology over the years has made heat
pumps a very viable (and economical) option in our region, typically requiring an alternate heating source only when the outside
temperature dips below 30 degrees.”
Looking very
much like a
central air con-
ditioning out-
door unit, air
source heat
pumps not only
cool indoor air
in the summer,
they extract
BTU’s from the
outside air dur-
ing cooler
weather for
heating indoor
spaces.
Photo by Jim AkAns
Courtesy Photo
An Air Source Heat Pump from
can be an economical heating & cooling solution
Help People in Need Succeed!
Thanks to a public/private partnership
between the Department of Human Services
(DHS) and the Michigan Association of United
Ways, the Otsego County United Way is proud
to offer access to public benefits through their
new MI Bridges Kiosk. MI Bridges is an online
portal where citizens can apply for food, cash,
childcare, medical, and emergency benefits to
help them work toward financial independ-
ence. The Otsego County United Way is cur-
rently seeking volunteers to act as MI Bridges
Navigators. As a MI Bridges Navigator, volun-
teers will assist United Way clients as they
move through the benefits application. Free
training will be provided to all volunteers, and
we ask that volunteers possess basic computer
skills and are available for 2 hours 2-4 times
per month during normal business hours.
The next MI Bridges Navigator training will
be held on August 9, 2012 from 1pm-4pm at
the Otsego County United Way (116 E. 5th St.,
Gaylord). Please contact Allison Chaffee at alli-
[email protected] or 989-732-8929 to
register for the next training.
Ask about our
Senior Discount
Family
Comfort Systems
989-732-8099
The Michigan Department of Transportation
(MDOT ) is extending the life of several bridge
decks this summer in Cheboygan, Crawford,
Ogemaw, Otsego, Roscommon counties. Each
bridge project is expected to last 2-3 days,
weather permitting.
The following projects will use temporary
traffic signals and lane shifts:
M-33 over the Rifle River, Ogemaw County -
Week of July 9
M-55 over US-127, Roscommon County -
Week of July 9
Old State Road over I-75, Otsego County -
Week of July 16
Alba Road/BL 75 over I-75, Otsego County -
Week of July 16
Mill Street over I-75, Otsego County - Week
of July 23
M-27 over Mullet Creek, Cheboygan County -
Week of July 23
M-68 over Black River, Cheboygan County -
Week of July 23
Motorists are encouraged to travel with extra
caution through the work zones.
Several northern Michigan bridge decks will be
sealed during month of July
By Dave Baragrey
As we begin a new year you can make a difference in our
local economy. Make a commitment to shop at stores owned
and operated by your neighbors.
The benefits of shopping at stores owned by locals are well
documented by research. Studies done by economists show
that:
•When you spend $100 at a locally owned business $62 stays
in our community.
•When you spend $100 at a national chain $42 stays in our
community.
•When you spend $100 on-line $0 stays in our community.
These figures alone should convince you of the benefit of
shopping at independently owned local businesses but there
is so much more. Spending at a locally owned business leads
to better schools, better roads and local support of communi-
ty charities and fundraisers.
Studies also show that local, independently owned busi-
nesses paid higher wages and used more local goods and serv-
ices stretching that local dollar even further.
In yet another reason for consumers to consider shopping
locally, new research reveals that successful small businesses
are helping bolster sagging real estate markets in some com-
munities.
That's the finding of the American Express Open
Independent Retail Index, which found that neighborhoods
with thriving independent businesses saw home values out-
perform citywide markets by 50 percent over the last 14 years.
The report specifically studied 27 neighborhoods where
small businesses have thrived in 15 major U.S. cities, conclud-
ing that home values there outperformed their broader mar-
kets.
In addition, when you shop at independently owned busi-
nesses you will often deal with the owner of the business.
Their knowledge of the product or service and their concern
to see you leave as a happy customer will usually result in a
very pleasant shopping experience.
If consumers would simply look for the opportunity to shift
a portion of their spending from on-line businesses to locally
owned businesses it could make a difference in our region of
Northern Michigan.
Make 2012 the year you make the effort to make a differ-
ence. Make the decision to move 10% of your spending to
independently owned businesses. The elegance of the 10 per-
cent shift right now is that it doesn’t ask people to expand
their budgets
and spend
more. It asks
people to be
more con-
scious about
where they
spend what
they’ve already
budgeted for.
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[email protected].
We have a number of Non-Profit Groups who are waiting for
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Group is just $25 a month.
The Friendship Shelter, Inc.
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.
Visit: http://www.thefriendshipshelter.org/needs.html
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The Gaylord Area Council for the Arts 2012 Calendar is a major
fundraiser for the Arts Council. The theme for this year’s calendar is
“Black and White with a Little Red”; inspired by our annual exhibit in
February of the same name.
Calendars are available for $10.00 at the Community Arts Center,
125 E.Main St., Gaylord, MI,
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The only way to end poverty is to build community
Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people.
Connected, Interdependent, United.
And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.
That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.
Bay View Music Festival will present an evening of hits
from the Broadway and operatic stage on Sat. June 14 at 7:30
PM in the clubhouse. The summer conservatory hosts over
fifty college musicians from
across the world who study
and perform in Petoskey and
the surrounding area for
eight weeks. On the upcom-
ing performance in
Mancelona, three talented
singers will be joined by
pianist Anthony Patterson
for a delightful night of well-
known, lyrical favorites and
gems from the singers'
repertoire. Joining Mr.
Patterson will be vocalists
Aani Bourassa, Katie Polit,
and Lorenzo Garcia. These
singers have leading roles in
the festival's fully-staged
production of Don Giovanni
in Petoskey from August 7-
11. Tickets are $15 at the
door.
For more information on
the July 14 performance, call
231-585-6360.
The 6th Annual June Jans Memorial
Concert will take place Sunday, July 15
at 5 PM at the Gaylord First
Congregational Church Parish Hall 218
W 2nd St, one block south of Main St
(M-32) at Otsego Ave (Old 27). This year
the featured act is “Nick & Rokko,” a
guitar, piano and vocals duo perform-
ing original songs and old favorites. You
will find their musical stylings com-
pelling and delightfully engaging.
Nick Talantis and Rokko Jans have
been performing together for over forty
years. They are both members of the
popular Traverse City band “Fresh
Fossils” as well as the nationally known
folk rock band “Ned” (of which Rolling
Stone magazine said, “they get in a
groove and stay there!”) This upcoming
concert will mark their debut as “Nick &
Rokko.”
Nick (guitar/vocals) is the chief pro-
ducer & engineer at My Dog Garage
Studios in TC, with many top albums to
his credit, and a sought-after guitarist
and singer in the Grand Traverse area.
Rokko (piano/vocals) is an award-win-
ning composer whose music has
appeared on Broadway, in films, and in
venues around the world.
The suggested donation for the con-
cert is $10 (though no one will be
turned away). As in previous years of
this concert series, all proceeds will go
to charity. This year’s recipients will be
the First Congregational Church and
northern Michigan’s environmental
education organization, Little Artshram.
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Michigan artists, each with a lengthy pedigree
of performing in a multitude of Michigan bands
over the last 40 years. Together they create a
deep well of old country roots music experi-
ence, playing Old Time Dance Band, Old
Country, Honky Tonk, Hillbilly Blues and
American Folk Music in the same soulful style
as the great American innovators. The mem-
bers are Ann Whitford, vocals and doghouse
bass; Eldon Whitford, vocals, lead guitar, and
mandolin; John Warstler, vocals, rhythm guitar,
claw hammer banjo, and mandolin; and Dave
Eggebrecht, vocals, high and low fiddle, banjo,
and mandolin.
Concerts take place in the gazebo in
Pennsylvania Park, with lawn or bench seating
to enjoy the music. Performances begin around
12:15 p.m. and last roughly one hour. In case of
inclement weather, concerts will be moved into
the theatre of the Crooked Tree Arts Center.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is approximately 2
blocks east of the Gazebo, on 461 E Mitchell St.
2012 Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
sponsors are Crooked Tree Arts Center,
Downtown Petoskey, Blissfest Music, Petoskey
Area Visitors Bureau, Petoskey Chamber of
Commerce and Rotary Club of Petoskey. Bring
your lunch, your kids, your blanket and your
groove and enjoy these concerts Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday afternoons through
August 17th. The full concert schedule is avail-
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2012 Alpenfest 48 Schedule of Events
TUESDAY, July 17
Come celebrate the OPENING of the 2012
ALPENFEST®!
12:00PM HONORS LUNCHEON –
Alpenfest® “Kick-off”!!! Honors Luncheon at
Otsego Club, reservations required.
1:00PM CARNIVAL rides open
6:00PM SECHSELAUTEN CELEBRATION –
The Courthouse bells ring out inviting every-
one in the Alpine Village to come to the
Alpenstrasse for the opening of the 48th
annual Alpenfest®. Work is over – it’s time to
play!
6:05PM “OFFICIAL OPENING OF ALPEN-
FEST® 2012” – Willkommen by Mayor John
Jenkins, National Anthem, Swiss Anthem,
Alphorn Salute, and introduction of Der
Buergermeister, Parade Marshal, Dar Award,
Honored Industry and the 2011 Alpenfest®
Queen, Stephanie LaRouche on the
Alpenstage. Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.
7:00PM WURST WAGON – Come enjoy the
best Wurst free (while they last)! Delicious
hot dogs served up hot & fresh by Michigan’s
finest. Sponsored by the Michigan State
Police. Be sure to wear your 2012 Alpenfest®
pin! Under the pavilion.
7:00PM ALPENFEST® QUEEN’S PAGEANT
– Our finest young ladies put their best foot
forward to vie for the coveted crown. Live on
the Alpenstage. Free admission. Sponsored
by Fifth Third Bank.
7:30PM LAMPION MAKING CONTEST –
Make your Lampion for the parade! Bring a
flashlight; we’ll supply the rest. On the
Courthouse lawn. Prizes awarded.
9:30PM BURNING OF THE BOOGG – Put
your troubles on paper, slip them inside the
Boogg and watch them go up in smoke!
Trouble slips located at the base of the
Boogg. • Gathering of trouble slips •
Lampion Parade • Lighting celebration
10:00PM TEEN DANCE - Under the pavil-
ion. Sponsored by Larry Reichart and
Alpenfest® Board
WEDNESDAY, July 18
9:00AM ALPENFEST® COSTUME PARADE
– Join your friends and neighbors Swiss
Dressed in their finest Alpenfest® Attire for
the walking parade down Main Street.
Originating at Glen’s Market. Categories are
Best Dressed Family, Individual and Child.
Judging begins at 8:30am.Winners to be
announced at the World’s Largest
CoffeeBreak.
9:30AM DIE GROESTE KAFFE PAUSE –
“The World’s Largest Coffee Break”. Coffee,
donuts and milk (while they last) - join us for
a friendly chat. Served by Coldwell Banker
and Sponsored the Downtown Development
Authority, Brewed by Gaylord Lions Club.
Under the Pavilion. Free with Alpenfest®
pin.
10:00AM LADIES ANKLE CONTEST – Who
has the fairest ankles in all the land? The
thinnest? The smoothest? Prizes awarded in
over a dozen categories. On the Alpenstage.
11:00AM MEN’S KNEE CONTEST – Who
has the knobbiest? Sexiest? Most scarred?
Most tan? Prizes awarded in over a dozen
categories. On the Alpenstage.
12:00PM PONTRESINA SUPPEN
MAHLZEIT – Our original (secret) Pontresina
soup recipe. Free (while it lasts) with your
2012 Alpenfest® pin. $5 without the
Alpenfest® Pin. Sponsored by: Atkinson,
Petruska, Kozma & Hart P.C. Under the
Pavilion.
12:00PM CONCERT – YOUNG AMERI-
CANS – This annual Alpenfest® favorite
returns to the Alpenstage! The Young
Americans always draw a standing room
only crowd! Their singing, dancing, and
music will delight and amaze you!
Entertainment the whole family will enjoy.
Sponsored by Lappan’s of Gaylord, Inc. On
the Alpenstage. Free admission.
12:00PM–5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN –
brings chuckles, balloon artistry, magic and
more to the Alpenstrasse.
12:00PM–5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC –
Juggler extraordinaire will entertain and
amaze you! See this master of motion on the
Alpenstrasse.
1:00PM CONCERT – GAYLORD’S OWN
MARGARET MADAGAME! – Easy listening
during lunch. Sponsored by Northwestern
Bank.
1:00PM GOLDFISH EATING CONTEST –
Gulp as fast as you can! Under the Pavilion.
Prizes!
2:00PM BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CON-
TEST – Gooey, sticky, explosions provided for
all ages. Under the Pavilion. Prizes for the
biggest!
3:00PM TRICYCLE PARADE –
Tykes with their decorated
trikes. Meet at the Alpenstage.
Prizes!
3:00PM BICYCLE PARADE –
Prizes awarded for the best-
dressed bikes on the
Alpenstrasse. Starting at the
Pavilion.
4:00PM KID’S GAMES &
CONTESTS – Old-fashioned
fun on the Court House lawn. Separate cate-
gories for kids 5 yrs and under, and for kids
6-12 yrs. Prizes!
5:00PM CONCERT NIGHTSHADES – Easy
listening music by a local Duo. Sponsored by
Baymont Inn & Suites. Under the Pavilion.
5:00PM DINNER Pulled Pork or BBQ Pork
plate with all the fixins, get it before its gone.
$3 with Alpenfest® Pin $8 without pin.
Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Dowker’s
Meat Market. Served by the Alpenfest Board
of Directors.
6:15-7:15PM CONCERT COMMUNITY
BAND – A Great Community\Band for your
dinner hour of listening. Sponsored by Mike
and Teri Cwik. Under the Pavilion.
8:00PM CONCERT ENDLESS SUMMER – A
high energy show with a mix of 50’s through
80’s music. Don’t miss this international
renowned rock and roll stage show.
Sponsored by Otsego Memorial Hospital &
Chuck’s Electric.
ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAY-
LORD AREA:
11:00AM–1:30PM LUNCHEON & CRAFTS
– Sloppy joes, hot fudge sundaes, pies and
beverages at the First United Methodist
Church, Second St. and Center Ave. $2.00 for
sloppy joe plate. Additional charge for
desserts and beverages.
10:00AM OTSEGO COUNTY PARK – Free
Day Use.
1:00PM–7:00PM EDELWEISS GARDEN
CLUB GARDEN WALK - Tickets available at
Glen’s Markets, Spud Warehouse and Saturn
Bookseller.
4:00PM–9:00PM 3-ON-3 HOCKEY TOUR-
NAMENT – Sponsored by the The Otsego
County Sportsplex. Call 989-731-3546 for
registration information.
THURSDAY, July 19
8:00AM ALPINE COUNTRY BREAKFAST –
Sponsored and served by Big Boy Restaurant.
Delicious biscuits and gravy starts the day
right. Free with your 2012 Alpenfest®
Button. Under the Pavilion.
9:00AM DIAPER DERBY – Watch these
speedy babies crawl to their parents. Under
the pavilion.
11:00AM PIZZA EATING CONTEST – Test
your cheesy pizza eating skills. Age divisions.
Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Spicy Bob’s
Italian Express.
12:00PM FESTIVAL MUSIC–MICHIGAN
NORTHERN LIGHTS – Our local chapter of
the Sweet Adelines. Under the Pavilion. Free
admission. Sponsored by Maid Pro.
12:00PM STILT WALKING CONTEST –
Accept the challenge, it’s a tall order. All ages
welcome. Courthouse lawn. Prizes.
12:00PM–5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN –
Bringing chuckles, balloon artistry, magic
and more to the Alpenstrasse.
1:00PM–5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC – Juggler
extraordinaire will amaze you! See this mas-
ter of motion on the Alpenstrasse.
1:00PM JUMP ROPE CONTEST – On the
Alpenstage under the Pavilion. Prizes!
1:30PM SQUARE DANCING DEMON-
STRATION – Gaylord’s own Northern Square
Dance Club calls up a toe tapping good time!
Under the Pavilion.
2:00PM HOOLA HOOP CONTEST – On the
Alpenstage under the Pavilion. Prizes!
3:00PM LA PROMENADE DES BISCUITS –
(Gaylord’s version of a cake walk) Join us by
the Alpenstage to see how the cookie crum-
bles. Hosted by the Michigan Northern
Lights Sweet Adelines International.
3:00PM ALPINE BINGO – For Seniors
Only! Under the Pavilion. No admission fee.
Prizes awarded!
4:00–6:00PM ALPENFEST® STONE
THROW – Who’s the strongest man and
woman on the strasse’? Sponsored by
Powerhouse Gym and Loshaw Brothers.
5:00PM CONCERT–GAYLORD YOUTH
ORCHESTRA – Talented youth delight and
impress with an unforgettable musical per-
formance. Under the Pavilion. Free admis-
sion. Sponsored by First Federal of Northern
Michigan.
5:30PM ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Banana
Splits free (while they last) with your 2012
Alpenfest® pin! $5 without a pin. Under the
Pavilion. Sponsored by Alpine Chocolat
Haus. Served up by the Marshall family and
friends!
5:30PM KAZOO COMPETITION – All ages
hum with kazoos provided. Courthouse lawn
stage. Prizes. On the Alpenstage. Free admis-
sion.
8:00PM CONCERT CONFEDERATE RAIL-
ROAD – From rowdy country to raw emo-
tion, a Confederate Railroad concert today
covers a wide range of feelings. Young people
will be there rocking to “Trashy Women”,
while their parents and even grandparents
will likely be singing along to “Jesus and
Mama”. Sponsored by C2AE Architects
Engineers. Free admission.
ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAY-
LORD AREA:
11:00AM–5:00PM 3 ON 3 HOCKEY TOUR-
NAMENT – Sponsored by the Otsego County
Sportsplex. Call 989-731-3546 for registration
information.
11:00AM–1:30PM LUNCHEON & CRAFTS
– Sloppy joes, hot fudge sundaes, pies and
beverages located at the First United
Methodist Church on Second St. and Center
Ave. $2.00 for sloppy joe plate. Additional
charge for desserts and beverages.
4:00–6:00PM GIRL SCOUTS RECONNECT
– All Girl Scouts former and present ages
5–105, 1st Congregational Church – fellow-
ship and fun.
FRIDAY. July 20
8:00AM PFANNEKUCHEN UND WUER-
STCHEN – Pancake and Sausage Breakfast.
Under the Pavilion. Served up by Gaylord
Community Schools. Free with 2012
Alpenfest® pin while it lasts!
9:00AM UGLY DOG CONTEST REGISTRA-
TION – Get your favorite canine registered
for the Ugly Dog Contest on the courthouse
lawn. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH!
9:30AM UGLY DOG CONTEST (Beautiful
and cute dogs are welcome too!) – Who’s the
most pathetic pooch? Bring your homely
hound to this event and let the judges
decide. Prizes awarded on the courthouse
lawn. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH!
10:00AM KINDER KLASSICS – An assort-
ment of children’s activities on the court-
house lawn for children 6 and under. Free
admission.
10:30AM PET PARADE REGISTRATION –
Under the Pavilion.
11:00AM PET PARADE – Prizes for the best
“dressed” Alpenfest® pets. Under the
Pavilion. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH
11:30AM–1:00PM HOT DOG LUNCHEON
(picnic style) – Located at St. Mary Cathedral
School on North Otsego Ave., & Mitchell St.
Free until they are gone.
12:00PM CONCERT ALPINE KITCHEN
BAND performs for you. Under the pavilion.
FREE! Sponsored by Hickerson Floor & Tile.
12:00PM-5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC –
Juggler extraordinaire will amaze you! See
this master of motion on the Alpenstrasse.
12:00PM-5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN –
Bringing chuckles, balloon artistry, magic
and more to the Alpenstrasse.
1:00PM-3:00PM ALPENFEST IDOL TRY-
OUTS – Main stage.
1:00PM FRANC FLIPPING CONTEST – No
Euros allowed, coins fly. Under the Pavilion.
Prizes!
2:00PM SWISS STONE SPITTING – Under
the Pavilion. Prizes!
3:00PM PIE EATING CONTEST – Under
the Pavilion. Prizes!
4:00PM YODELING CONTEST – While in
the Alpine Village, everything changes a little
for Alpenfest®; let your voice change too!
Under the Pavilion.
5:00PM CONCERT STORM
FRONT STARRING JIM
AKANS – Great local talent
through the dinner hour!
5:00PM–7:00PM ALPEN-
FEST RUN REGISTRATION –
Under the Pavilion.
5:30PM SAUERKRAUT &
SAUSAGE SUPPER – Free
(while it lasts) with 2012
Alpenfest® pin. Under the
Pavilion. Sponsored by the
Odo Family and Friends.
8:00PM CONCERT THE PAUL KELLER
JAZZ BAND – Get ready to hear some great
music. On the Alpenstage. Free admission.
Sponsored by Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan.
ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAY-
LORD AREA:
9AM–5PM 16TH ANNUAL NORTHERN
MICHIGAN ARTIST GUILD ART SHOW AND
SALE – Fine art show for everyone. Located
at First United Methodist Church, Second St.
and Center Ave.
11:00AM–11:00PM 3 ON 3 HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT – Sponsored by the The
Otsego County Sportsplex. Call 989-731-3546
for registration information
SATURDAY, July 21
8:45AM ALPENFEST WALK – 5k and 10k
walks start and finish under the Pavilion on
Court Street.
9:00AM 36TH ANNUAL ALPENFEST®
RUN – 5k Run starts at 9:00, 10k Run starts
about 9:10. Starts and ends under the
Pavilion. For information call Johnson
Propane. 732-2451. Sponsored by Alpenfest
® and Johnson Propane.
9:00AM ALPENFEST® FUN RUN – Starts
and ends under the Pavilion. Sponsored by
Gaylord Alpenfest® and Johnson’s Propane.
12:00PM ALPENFEST® GRAND PARADE –
The pageantry of one of our state’s premier
parades unfolds. See map below for parade
route information.
2:00PM ART ON WHEELS – Art for chil-
dren with disabilities and other as well. Draw
next to the main stage! NEW THIS YEAR.
2:00PM FAIRY TALE PRINCESS SHOW –
Bring the little kids to see the Princess per-
form for them. After the parade. Sponsored
by Rotary Club of Gaylord.
2:00PM/FOLLOWING PARADE CIRQUE
AMONGUS WORKSHOP – See how this
amazing event runs.
3:00PM STRUDEL ON THE STRASSE –
Strut your stuff down to the Alpenstrasse for
a slice of strudel while it lasts. Free with your
2012 Alpenfest® pin. Under the Pavilion.
Sponsored by Gaylord Teachers and G.E.A.
4:00PM–5:00PM KARAOKE (ALPENFEST®
IDOL) FINALS – Under the pavilion.
Sponsored by First Federal of Northern
Michigan.
7:00PM CONCERT THE RETURN – A
Beatles tribute early years and later years,
don’t miss this great concert to conclude
Alpenfest®! On the main Alpenstage. Free
admission. Sponsored by Glen’s Market and
City of Gaylord.
ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAY-
LORD AREA:
9:00AM 3 ON 3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT –
Sponsored by the Otsego County Sportsplex.
Call 989-731-3546 for registration informa-
tion.
9:00AM–5:00PM 16TH ANNUAL NORTH-
ERN MICHIGAN ARTIST GUILD’S Art Show
and Sale – Fine art, photography, jewelry and
wood carving. Located at the First United
Methodist Church at Second St. and Center
Ave.
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Health & Wellness
Office on Aging Announces Launch of Needs Assessment
The State Office of Services to the Aging
(OSA) announced the launch of the Michigan
Aging and Disability Needs Assessment,
(MADNA) a statewide survey to help direct
future funding and planning for programs,
services, and public policies. Adults aged 50+,
as well as individuals with disabilities, are invit-
ed to complete the survey between now and
July 31, 2012.
“The Michigan Aging and Disability Needs
Assessment is such an invaluable tool in learn-
ing more about what Michigan residents want
and need,” said Kari Sederburg, OSA Director.
“It has been more than 25 years since the last
comprehensive assessment, so these survey
results will definitely offer a fresh perspective
on how the state and local communities can
best help people live with dignity and inde-
pendence.”
Results from the MADNA will be used to
inform leaders, policy makers and program
planners about individuals’ concerns and
needs on such topics as housing social sup-
port, health care, community services, and
transportation.
We encourage individuals to participate in
this survey, as well as spread the word to oth-
ers,” said Sederburg. “The more people we
hear from, the better our understanding about
what Michigan citizens are saying, and the bet-
ter able local communities can respond.”
The survey may be accessed by visiting
www.needsmichigan.com. You may also email
[email protected] or call (517) 348-
5972 with questions about other ways to com-
plete the survey, including options for those
with vision or hearing impairments. The sur-
vey will remain open until July 31, 2012, with
results available in September.
The Office of Services to the Aging is an
agency of the State of Michigan whose mission
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and policy on behalf of Michigan’s older adults
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Cheboygan - In conjunction with its bariatric
surgery weight loss program, McLaren
Northern Michigan is offering a free bariatric
surgery seminar in Cheboygan.
Because one size or procedure does not fit all
patients, several new weight loss options will
be the focus of the presentation, titled
“Bariatric Surgery and Obesity: What are my
choices?” The seminar will take place from 6 - 7
p.m. on Monday, July 16 at the Cheboygan
Public Library Community
Room, located at 100 S. Bailey
Street.
The benefits of bariatric
surgery far outweigh the risks
associated with obesity
including high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, diabetes,
osteoarthritis, and several
cancers. In fact, bariatric sur-
gery is the only significant
option that actually cures diabetes. Studies are
showing that bariatric surgery saves lives,
improves overall health and well-being, and
saves money.
The free seminar will include discussion on
the new surgical weight loss options available
through McLaren Northern Michigan, as well
as surgical qualifications and the multi-disci-
plinary approach solely focused on the best
outcome for each individual patient. Pre-regis-
tration is required. Register by
calling 800.248.6777 or on line
at northernhealth.org/CREG.
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LOCAL NEWS
New stories updated daily on-line at www.weeklychoice.com
By Jim Akans
In honor of those serving in our
nation’s military and those who
serve our local communities as law
enforcement officers, firemen and
first responders, the Gaylord E-Free
Church will be holding a very spe-
cial service in the grandstand area at
the Otsego County Fairgrounds on
July 15th starting at 10 am. “Heroes
Sunday” is part of an eight-week
Courageous Event that E-Free
Church began on June 9th.
This celebration will be honoring
those in the armed services, first
responders, police, & firemen. The
call to Christians will be to follow
the Biblical mandates to accept
authority as God-ordained, and to
submit, respect, pray for and give
due honor. Those representing these
roles will be called to fulfill their godly duty to
oppose evil and stand for all that is good.
Organizers note that suggested dress for this
celebration is casual, “picnic attire,” though
those who serve in the military, police, fire or
first responder capacities are encourage to
wear their uniforms to the service. While there
will be no childcare offered during the service,
children are absolutely welcome to attend and
the service is expected to last a very child-
friendly 50 minutes.
A picnic will take place following the service
at the Fairgrounds at approximately 11:30 am,
with free hot dogs, brats, potato chips and ice
cream provided. There will also be an inflat-
able bounce house for the kids to enjoy during
the picnic.
Seating during the service will be in the
grandstands, though attendees are welcome to
bring lawn chairs or blankets and sit in the
grass in front of the grandstands. Those lawn
chairs and blankets will also be handy items to
have on hand during the picnic after the serv-
ice.
Parking will be in the Fairgrounds parking
area off Fairview Drive, and attendants will be
available to direct attendees to the designated
parking areas. In the event of rain the service
will be moved to the E-Free Church on M-32
just east of Gaylord. Please check the Gaylord
E-Free website, www.gaylordefree.org, their
Facebook page, or call (989) 732-2647 for
updates regarding weather factors for this
inspiring and
very special
“Heroes
Sunday”
service.
August 2,3,4, 2012
7:30 PM and
August 5, 2012
2:00 PM
Tickets $12.00 Adult
($10.00 Senior/Student)
Tickets available
Gaylord Information Center
S. Otsego and First St.
989-732-4000
The King and I is presented
through special arrangement
with R & H Theatricals
www.rnh.com
Gaylord Community
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1447 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord
989.732.7000
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