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Saturday, April 28th “soft opening” of the
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May 12th starting at 8 a.m. At the grand
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shoppers at the store will receive a $10
By Jim Akans
It’s a delicious, nutritious, and an enjoyable
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and often an array of homemade items such as
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Photos by Jim Akans
At the 8th Annual Master
Gardener Awards Banquet held
last Wednesday evening, April
25th, Jean Brown received the
top honor of the evening; the
2011 Master Gardener of the
Year Award. The award presen-
tation came at the end of the
evening, which also included
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Farmer’s Markets will soon begin opening
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Jean Brown was named the 2011 Master Gardener of the Year
at the 8th annual Master Gardener Awards Banquet held at the
Wisconsin Street Hall last Wednesday evening, April 25th.
When Jeanne Freymuth (at left) made the announcement, it
came as quite a surprise to Jean Brown (center), who accept-
ed the award with her husband, Bob, at her side.
The new Dollar General location at 940 S. Otsego Avenue in Gaylord
is now open. The store will hold a grand opening event on Saturday,
May 12th starting at 8 a.m.
SEE JEAN BROWN PAGE 4A
As the month of May unfolds, farmers markets will begin opening up in several towns across northern Lower Michigan, providing shoppers with tasty, “good for you”
products and offering much appreciated support to the local growers who help to make each market the “must visit” destinations they have become.
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G A Y L O R D
By Jim Akans
It’s time to get out in the garden and start
growing things, and a bit of professional
advice it always a handy tool to have in help-
ing to ensure a bountiful harvest or beautiful
flowerbed as the season unfolds.
Throughout the remainder of the month of
May, the Alpine Master Gardener Volunteers,
Otsego County MSU Extension and the
Otsego Conservation District have teamed
up to offer three informative gardening
classes at the Otsego County Library in
Gaylord. From building irrigation houses,
rain gardens to the latest in hydroponics
techniques, these weekly classes will provide
invaluable information to the budding as
well as the seasoned gardener…and yet the
classes are absolutely FREE to attend!
The remaining 2012 May Gardening Series
classes will be:
- Hoop Houses and Drip Irrigation, May
8th. Jack Middleton will help clear up any
confusion attendees may have about extend-
ing the growing season with the aid of hoop
houses and drip irrigation.
- Rain Gardens, May 15th. Ecologist
Jennifer Muladore of Huron Pines will show
attendees how a rain garden can solve issues
of erosion and standing water.
- Hydroponics, May 22nd. Justin Burchett,
and Americorp volunteer,
will speak about the art of
growing plants without the
use of soil.
Each class will begin at 6
pm and run until approxi-
mately 7:30 pm. These ses-
sions are free and open to
the public. For questions,
please contact Jeanne at
(989) 732-5348 or Carol at
(989) 939-8377.
Weekly gardening seminar series presented
at Otsego County Library in May
Three informative gardening seminars will be held each Tuesday evening for the
remainder of the month of May at the Otsego County Library in Gaylord. These
sessions are free and open to the public.
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G A Y L O R D
The public is invited to attend the presentation
of Zonta’s Golden Hug Award honoring Maureen
Derenzy starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May
17th. The Zonta Club of Gaylord will also be pre-
senting the Young Women in Public Affairs Award
and the Inland Seas Young Women in Science
Scholarship. The event will take place at Marsh
Ridge with a soup and salad buffet. The $20 tickets
are available from Saturn Booksellers and the
Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Information
Center. Members of the Zonta Club of Gaylord will
also have tickets available. All proceeds will bene-
fit the Hospital Book Bag project that stresses the
importance of reading to children.
Because of her friendly smile and easy laugh,
Maureen Derenzy is well known as Otsego
County’s Librarian. However, few folks know how
hard she has worked serving our community.
Since she first moved to Gaylord in 1988, Derenzy
has helped propel the Otsego County Library
(OCL) from an almost empty new building with
one manual typewriter to a bustling place of
learning and activity that is literally busting at the
seams.
OCL may be rural with a limited budget, but
through Maureen’s vision and leadership, she and
her staff continue to bring big city services to
Otsego County. For example, in 1994 OCL was an
Internet pioneer, providing the very first connec-
tion in our community. In 2003, the OCL received
the State Librarian’s Award of Excellence for their
quality of service and “can do attitude.” OCL was
the first in Northern Michigan to offer MeLCat, a
now wildly popular statewide borrowing program
that allows locals to browse and request any of
more than 12 million items online and pick it up
at their local OCL branch.
Most recently Derenzy was a founding member
of the UpNorth Digital Library consortium, a
group of libraries working together to offer down-
loadable audio and ebooks. Many of these proj-
ects were at least partially funded by grants, mak-
ing it possible to move the library forward at a
faster pace than annual budgets would allow.
Not only has Maureen Derenzy served our com-
munity though her role as Library Director, but
also by volunteering with a number of community
boards and organizations. The list includes the
American Association of University Women, the
Otsego County Community Foundation Board,
Volunteer Center Board, Historical Society Board,
Great Start Parent Coalition for Early Childhood
Education, and more. In addition, she’s also active
in her regional and state professional organiza-
tions and served for six years as public library rep-
resentative on the Library of Michigan Board of
Trustees in Lansing as a governor appointee.
Though she is a self-professed workaholic,
Maureen places family first. After starting her
career in Saginaw, she moved back to her native
Northern Michigan to raise her two daughters and
to be closer to family and friends. She and her
husband, Bradley, enjoy time spent with their 8-
year old granddaughter. Maureen graduated from
the University of Chicago with a B.A. in Linguistics
and earned a Master’s degree from the University
of Michigan’s School of Information. To sit and
chat with Derenzy is inspiring, especially when
listening to her future goals for not only OCL but
for our community as a whole.
The Zonta Club of Gaylord Area is grateful for
Maureen’s support of the Hospital Book Bag
Project. The book bags, which encourage reading
to children, are presented to all new mothers at
Otsego Memorial Hospital and include: communi-
ty resource information, development wheel, liter-
ature on the importance of literacy, board books,
and (of course) baby’s first library card. Maureen
has not only provided guidance, but has also
sought out sources for deeply discounted books
and recruited members of Friends of the Library
to help. Construction of the next round of bags
has just begun.
To donate to this worthwhile project or for more
information about the Golden Hug Award contact
club president, Cherie Nutter at 989-731-5372 or
[email protected]. To learn more about
Zonta, whose mission is to advance the status of
women, visit www.Zonta.org, www.Zonta15.org, or
www.GaylordZonta.org.
Spring is in the air! One sure sign of that is the annual
Plow Day at Wellington Farm, USA near Grayling. On
Saturday, May 5 members of the Wellington Antique Tractor
and Engine Club will be arriving at the farm with their trac-
tors. They will begin with coffee and donuts shortly after 8
a.m. after which they will begin plowing the fields, which will
be planted to farm crops later in the spring. Everyone is cor-
dially invited to come and watch the plowing and roam
about the farm free of charge.
Some of the buildings may be open as workers are prepar-
ing the park for opening day which is set for May 19. A lunch
will be available at noon. Tractor owners who are not mem-
bers of the club and would like to bring their tractors are
more than welcome to do so. Several new items will be
added to the 60-acre living history complex this year includ-
ing the opening of the Broom Shop, the Perry T. Lampkin
Historic Display and a new jungle gym for the goats. The
farm's gift shop and museum will be open on May 5.
Residents of Northern Michigan are also cordially invited
to attend a free visit to Wellington Farm USA on May 6, 2012.
Included in the event will be a free pancake brunch. Doors
at the 60-acre living history farm will open at 10:30 a.m. and
the first tour will depart the Visitors Center at 11 a.m.
Additional tours will depart ever 20 minutes for the remain-
der of the event. The last tour will be at 2:20 p.m.
Wellington Farm USA, which depicts life as it was lived
during the Great Depression, has often been referred to as
Northern Michigan's best-kept secret. Others have referred
to it as the "Greenfield Village of the North". Whatever the
case may be, the management and staff of Wellington Farm
Park, Inc. want to provide local residents with this one
opportunity to make themselves familiar with the historic
complex.
"We want locals to see what a economic asset Wellington is
to Northern Michigan" said museum founder Howard Taylor.
Wellington Farm USA is located south of Grayling on
Military Road within easy reach of both I-75 and US-127.
Travelers on I-75 exit at 251 or Exit 206 of US-127.
Directional signs mark the way from both expressways.
Additional information can be obtained by calling 989 348
5187 or visiting the website at www.wellingtonfarmpark.org
Zonta Club of Gaylord Area honors
Maureen Derenzy with “Golden Hug Award”
Exciting events at Wellington
Farm this Weekend
Check out “Plow Day” on May 5th and enjoy a “Free
Visit and Pancake Brunch” on May 6th
The public is invited to attend the presenta-
tion of Zonta’s Golden Hug Award honoring
Maureen Derenzy starting at 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, May 17th.
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Farmer’s Markets Continued...
ers who help to make each market the “must
visit” destinations they have become.
Farmer’s markets are truly a “growing phe-
nomenon.” As of the end of 2011, the US
Department of Agriculture reported there
were 7,175 farmers markets operating in this
country, up a over 1,000 from the previous
year’s count. That in itself is great news; an
industry reporting double-digit growth dur-
ing less than ideal economic times.
But the real news is the reason behind that
growth. As our nation’s food supply increas-
ingly becomes muddled with additives,
genetically altered seed stock, and assorted
chemical preservatives and pesticides, con-
sumers are looking for dietary alternatives in
local, organically grown produce and meats,
and the local farmers market is becoming
their “supermarket” of choice.
Here in northern Lower Michigan, shop-
pers have several farmers’ markets available
to browse for locally grown vegetables and
fruits, grass-fed meats, baked goods, jellies,
honey, maple syrup, spices, eggs, cheeses
and more. Typically, these markets are open
one or two days a week, with a season that
stretches from just before Memorial Day
weekend through the middle or end of
October.
Here is a listing of area Farmers Markets to
put on your shopping list as the growing sea-
son takes hold:
Cheboygan Farmers Market – Starting in
early July, Open Saturdays from 8 am until 1
pm through October, the market is located in
the City Hall parking lot off State Street in
downtown Cheboygan.
Gaylord Farmers Market – Opens May
19th, and runs Wednesdays and Saturdays
from 8 am until 2 pm through at least the
end of October. The market is located under
the Pavilion off Main Street (M-32) in down-
town Gaylord.
Grayling Farmer’s Market – Opens May
24th, and is held each Thursday from 2 until
6:00 pm at Grayling City Park through July
5th. From June 9th through Harvest Fest in
October, the market will be held downtown
Grayling on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm.
Harbor Springs Farmers Market – Open
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am until 1
pm beginning mid June through Labor Day,
then on Saturdays only through mid-
October, the market is located on Main
Street in downtown Harbor Springs.
Indian River Farm Market – Starting on
June 13th, the market is open Wednesdays
from 3 pm to 6 pm, and Saturdays from 9 am
to 1 pm, running through late October. The
market is located at Citizens National Bank
parking lot.
Mancelona Farmers Market – Will open
May 24th and run Thursday’s from 3 to 7 pm
through late October. The market is located
at the Mancelona Senior Center.
Onaway Farmers Market – Open Tuesdays
from 3 pm until 7 pm starting in early July
through October, the market is located
behind Great Northern Drug Store, at the
corner of M-211 and M-68.
Petoskey Farmers Market – Open Fridays
from 8:30 am to 1 pm beginning June 22nd
and running through September 28th. The
market is located on the 400 black of Howard
Street between Mitchell and Michigan
Streets.
Shopping at a farmers market not only sets
the table for a healthier way to eat; these
products absolutely taste better than their
distantly grown, packaged, and shipped
counterparts. It’s a great way to support the
local economy, and don’t be surprised to find
several of your friends, neighbors and co-
workers shopping right along side of you.
Jean Brown continued...
Dollar General continued...
entation by Dr. Art Cameron, director
of the Horticulture Department at
Michigan State University, and presen-
tations to those volunteers achieving
the status of Basic Master Gardeners
and as Advanced Master Gardeners. Pin
presentations were also made to a
group reaching the milestones of 250
volunteer hours, and to Betty Steinhoff
for achieving 500 volunteer hours.
Dollar General gift card and the first 200
shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote
bag, among other giveaways.
The new store will provide customers with
the same value and convenience they have
come to rely on, just in a different location.
The new store will employ six to 10 people.
“Dollar General is committed to deliver-
ing a pleasant shopping experience that
includes a convenient location, a well-edited
assortment of merchandise, great prices and
an updated store design,” said Gayle Aertker,
Dollar General’s senior vice president of real
estate and store development. “We hope our
Gaylord customers will continue to enjoy
shopping at Dollar General’s new location.”
Dollar General’s new location features a
fresh layout, designed to make shopping
easier and simpler for customers. Some of
the store’s new features include seasonal
products featured in the center of the store,
easily recognizable departments with visible
signage and coolers that are more conve-
niently located at the front of the store.
Dollar General stores offer convenience
and value to customers by providing a
focused selection of national brands and pri-
vate brands of food, house wares, seasonal
items, cleaning supplies, basic apparel and
health and beauty care products.
Dollar General gives its customers more
than everyday low prices on basic merchan-
dise. Dollar General is deeply involved in
the communities it serves and is an ardent
supporter of literacy and education. At the
cash register of every Dollar General store,
customers interested in learning how to
read, speak English or get their General
Education Diploma (GED) can pick up a
brochure with a postage-paid reply card that
can be mailed in for a referral to a local
organization that offers free literacy services.
In 1993, the company founded the Dollar
General Literacy Foundation, which has
awarded more than $64.5 million in grants to
nonprofit organizations, helping more than
3.7 million individuals take their first steps
toward literacy or continued education. For
more information about the Dollar General
Literacy Foundation and its grant programs,
visit www.dollargeneral.com.
Dollar General Corporation has been
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time. Save money. With more than 10,000
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Cashier Casey Stinson greets customer Megan Montgomery and daughter Myla; two
of many shoppers who have excitedly checked out the new Dollar General location
since opening on April 28th.
Betty Steinhoff was recognized at the event for achiev-
ing the milestone of 500 volunteer hours in the Master
Gardener program.
Receiving the
designation of Advanced
Master Gardener, requir-
ing a minimum of 50
additional volunteer
hours and 25 education
hours above the Basic
Master Gardener level,
were; Brent Stoddard,
Diane Webber, Nancy
Dextrom, Cathy
Bradenburg and Cathy
Campbell (not pictured;
Susan Pillsbury and
Gloria Torello).
There have been six recipients of the Master Gardener
Award here in Otsego County; back row (from left)
Annette Yasin (2010), Lori Hansen (2006), Jeanne
Freymuth (2009). Front row (from left) Suzanne Stock
(2007), Jean Brown (2011), and Carol Buxton (2008).
Director of the Horticulture Department at MSU, Dr. Art
Cameron, delivered a fascinating photo presentation
featuring gardens at MSU, from his trips abroad, and
from his innovative home garden near Lansing. During
his presentation, Dr. Cameron astutely observed, “To
plant a garden it to believe in tomorrow.”
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Max Burgan, Colin Koscialniak, Fred (Kiwanis). Front row: Mariah Turner, Gage Puckett, Avery
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Luke Cutting, Rich Bysiorek, Michael Retter, Karson VanLuchene, Amber Barber, Kim Royster,
Larner Peak, Taylor Coonrod. Absent: Jeremy Smith, Kylee Granger, Emma Hill
All kids are terrific and here at South Maple Elementary and St. Mary Elementary we are acknowledging kids for good character. The Kiwanis club of Otsego County is helping us with this endeav-
or. Students who exhibit good behavior by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One student per class will be selected to receive a “Terrific Kid” award, button, and pen-
cil. The student names will be announced on our morning announcements. They will also have their picture taken to hang on our “Terrific Kid” bulletin board. This is an excellent opportunity for
staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level because good character is just as important as good grades!
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for a wide array of resale items and beautiful
antiques.
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observes owner, Cindy Burkhart. “Highlights
of our inventory include antique collecta-
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vintage clothing, jewelry, hats, gloves, shoes,
furniture, glassware, kitchenware, pottery
and more.”
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store simply isn’t enough…another special
find is always showing up. She also relates
that customers routinely comment about the
clean, orderly arrangement of the store, the
friendly welcoming atmosphere, and the
high quality, value-priced selection.
“We are always running some type of sale,”
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how our inventory is constantly changing.”
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items be in excellent condition and display
shelf ready. Clothing must be freshly
cleaned, ironed and on hangers.
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days, and if the item does not sell, it is
returned to the consigner. They also offer
new clothing items obtained through distrib-
utor buy-outs, and have a huge range of
glassware, from entry level to high-end
pieces.
Finders Keepers Antiques & Consignment
Shop is located at 3639 S. Straits Highway in
Indian River, and is open Tuesday thru
Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, and from 10 am
to 4 pm on Saturday. For additional informa-
tion call (231) 238-5000 or visit finderskeep-
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Antiques & Consignment Shop
Finders Keepers Antiques & Consignment Shop in Indian River is fascinating stop for
shoppers looking for a wide array of resale items and beautiful antiques.
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Alexander, Clover Hamilton, Jackson
Koenig, Zachary Koenig, Patrick Belanger,
Liam Lowry, Brody Jeffers. Middle (L-R)
Emma Glasby, Elizabeth Pallarito, Riley
Bright, John Burkhardt,
Christopher Boris, Logan Murrell, Jayden
Hendrian, and Back (L-R) Sheriff Jim
McBride, Mary Pearl Cousineau, Abbie
Zaremba, Emma Jo Cherwinski, Christina
Harbin, and Kiwanian members Rob
Westerman and Jetre Ormsbe.
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WOLVERINE
Lumberjack Festival's
Benefit Auction
It's Spring Cleaning time! The
Wolverine Lumberjack
Festival in committee is
holding a benefit auction on
May 5th at the Lumberjack
Park just west of I-75, exit
301. Do you have any resale
type items you would be will-
ing to donate or consign?
Pick up of items is no charge
and can be arranged by call-
ing Lynn at 231-525-8389 or
by emailing lumberjack-
[email protected].
CHEBOYGAN
Medical records release
A phone line has been estab-
lished to help handle
requests for medical records
at Cheboygan Memorial
Hospital. For more info
patients can call 231-627-
1463.
GAYLORD
Adopt-A-road
For details contact Tim
Johnson at the Otsego
County Road Commission,
989-733-5202. Routes will be
assigned on a first come, first
served basis.
GRAYLING
Better Breathing
Program
Every Monday from April
30th through June 25th from
1:30 to 3:00 pm (there will be
no class on May 28) at Mercy
Hospital Grayling in the
Huron Pines Room (located
near the cafeteria) – this
series is aimed at improving
the quality of life for adults
suffering from emphysema,
chronic bronchitis, asthma
and other breathing prob-
lems. Registration is required
by calling (989) 348-0325.
GAYLORD
May Gardening series
Tuesday Evenings from 6-
7:30pm at the Otsego County
Library; 700 S. Otsego Ave.
Join the Alpine Master
Gardener Volunteers, Otsego
County MSU Extension, and
the Otsego Conservation
District for 4 classes on the
gardening topics you have
been waiting to learn about.
Free Admission. Free
Refreshments. Open to the
Public.
May 1st - Fruit Trees: Learn
how to make your orchard
achieve peak performance
with local fruit tree expert
Kevin Stubenvoll. May 8th -
Hoop Houses/Drip
Irrigation: Jack Middleton
will clear up any confusion
you have about extending
your season with hoop hous-
es and drip irrigation. May
15th - Rain Gardens:
Ecologist Jennifer Muladore
of Huron Pines will show you
how a rain garden can solve
issues of erosion and stand-
ing water. May 22nd -
Hydroponics: Dive into the
water as Justin Burchett talks
about the art of growing
plants without soil.
OTSEGO COUNTY
Quality of life
The Quality of Life
Community Conversations
will be taking place through-
out the county the first week
in May. We are hoping for a
diverse group of voices to be
heard. Quality of Life
Assessment Community
Conversations. May 2,
Elmira, at the Township Hall,
9:30 – 11am. May 2,
Johannesburg, at the
Charlton Township Hall, 1 -
2:30pm. May 3, Vanderbilt, at
the Public School, 9:30 –
11am. May 3, Waters, at the
Otsego Lake Township Hall, 1
– 2:30pm. May 3, Gaylord, at
City Hall, 5:30 - 7pm
GRAYLING
National Day of Prayer
Thursday May 3rd at 12 Noon
-The 61st annual observance
of the National Day of Prayer
will be held at the Crawford
County Court House. This
year's theme is "One Nation
under God". Contact Pastor
Joe Jean at Resurrection Life
Center 348-1000 or reslifefel-
[email protected]
GAYLORD
Natl. Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is
fast approaching, and we will
be having a special county-
wide assembly at Otsego
Christian School once again
this year. We will have our
special service from noon to
1 pm on Thursday, May 3 in
the Matz Center, and every-
one is invited to join us. Our
OCS students will be partici-
pating in the program, but
we want to invite everyone in
the community to come and
join us in prayer for our city,
our schools, our families, our
churches, our state and our
country. Please call Otsego
Christian School at (989) 732-
8333 for more information or
visit the National Day of
Prayer website at
www.nationaldayofprayer.org .
MACKINAW CITY
Community Breakfast
Mackinaw City Chamber of
Commerce Annual
Community Breakfast at
Mackinaw Reception Center
(St. Anthony's) May 3,
8:30am- 11am $10 pp. The
Bus Stops Here with Bill
Marvin.
GAYLORD
Community theatre
The Otsego County
Commission on Aging hosts
a breakfast May 3 at the
University Center, 80
Livingston Blvd. Guest
speakers are Al & Sandy
Glasby from Gaylord
Community Productions.
Suggested donation for
breakfast is $5. RSVP by call-
ing 989-732-1122.
BOYNE FALLS
2012's Biggest
economic
Development event!
Join 500 business and com-
munity leaders all interested
in the economic vitality of
our region at the 2012 NLEA
Annual Luncheon, Friday,
May 4th, at Boyne Mountain
Resort. This year's event is
gearing up to be the biggest
in our history with knowl-
edgeable guest speakers,
inspiring awards and recog-
nition of outstanding proj-
ects and people throughout
the NLEA region. Call 231-
582-6482 for more info
GAYLORD
Prince and Princess
Ball
It is almost time for the
Fourth annual Prince and
Princess Ball at Gaylord
Evangelical Free Church,
1649 E. M-32. It is on Friday,
May 4 from 6-8pm. Advanced
ticket purchase is available at
Glens Market of Gaylord.
Advance ticket purchase is
suggested as seating is limit-
ed. Pre-purchased: $7 per
ticket age 2-99 (only 1 and
under is free). At door: $10
per ticket age 2-99. Come
dressed as your favorite
prince or princess for a night
of family fun including din-
ner, dancing, crafts, and a
castle maze. Benefit for New
Life Pregnancy Resource
Center. For more informa-
tion contact Rachel at 989-
350-0431.
PETOSKEY
AArP Driver safety
Program
The Retired & Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) of
Charlevoix & Emmet
Counties (a program of
Friendship Centers of Emmet
County) will again sponsor
the AARP Driver Safety
Program, to be held on
Thursday and Friday, May 3
and 4 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
in the library of the Petoskey
Friendship Center, 1322
Anderson Road. The cost for
the two sessions is $12 for
AARP members, and $14 for
non-members. Class size is
limited, and pre-registration
is required. Call the Petoskey
Friendship Center at (231)
347-3211 or (888) 347-0369,
ext. 29 to register.
GRAYLING
spring Clean-up Day
Thursday, May 3rd from
1–7pm in the Grayling city
park. The City of Grayling will
be holding a Spring Clean Up
in the Grayling City Park and
they are in need of volun-
teers. If you are able to help
in anyway, please show up
with gloves, shovels,
rakes…whatever you have to
assist in the cleanup. Please
help us keep our local parks
clean.
GRAYLING
unity youth Gathering
Friday, May 4th from 6-9pm
at the Free Methodist
Church. Resurrection Life
Center’s Unity Youth Program
will hold a gathering for all
youth (ages 12-18) for fun,
food & fellowship!! Call
Pamela Rohr at 248-835-9830
for further details.
GAYLORD
Animal shelter
May 4, Otsego County
Animal Control Building
Dedication at noon at their
new location on Fairview.
BAY HARBOR
Kentucky Derby party
Bay Harbor Equestrian
Center is hosting a Kentucky
derby party May 5, 4-7pm.
Entry is by donation. Watch
the race on big screen TV's in
the outdoor arena. Enjoy
food & drinks including mint
juleps. Award for most cre-
ative derby hat. Proceeds
benefit the exceptional riders
program.
GAYLORD
recycle electronics
The city of Gaylord is accept-
ing TV's, computers, print-
ers, fax machines, hand-
helds, monitors, game con-
soles, cell phones,
microwaves, stereos and
other electronics for recy-
cling at the Dept. of Public
Works building, 102 East 7th
St. on May 5, 9am - 1pm. No
major appliances or air con-
ditioners.
GRAYLING
Putt'n Fore Pets Golf
outing
Saturday, May 19th at Fox
Run Country Club -3rd
Annual Putt'n Fore Pets Golf
Outing with all proceeds
benefiting the AuSable Valley
Animal Shelter. 18 hole 4 per-
son scramble, 11 am shotgun
start. Contact Terry Green at
989.745.8072, Peggy Green at
989.614.6519, Fox Run at
989.348.4343 or visit
www.ausablevalleyanimal-
shelter.org for further infor-
mation. Registration
Deadline – May 5th.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Veteran - Need a job?
If you know a Veteran in need
of a job please contact
Douglas W. Robinson of the
Veteran's Employment
Representative Workforce
Development Agency.
Douglas will work with local
Veteran in the job search.
Petoskey Office (Mon-Tue)
231-439-5219, Grayling
Office (Wed) 989-348-8709 -
ext. 4234, or Gaylord Office
(Thur-Fri) 989-732-3886 Ext.
4234. Feel free to contact
Douglas at any of these loca-
tions or by email at robin-
[email protected]
GRAYLING
Walk 100 Miles
Program
May 1st to October 31st -An
all ages program to motivate
you at the start of spring.
GRA provides the log book
and you walk, hike or bike
through the summer keeping
an eye on your mileage from
May 1st and October 31st.
Turn in your mileage and you
will receive a customized t-
shirt with your accomplish-
ments listed on the back. Fee:
$12 which includes logbook
and t-shirt. Call 989-348-
9266 for further details.
CHEBOYGAN
Lincoln day dinner
Cheboygan county republi-
cans are hosting the Lincoln
Day dinner May 5.
GRAYLING
Plow Day
Saturday, May 5th at
Wellington Farm Park -There
is nothing more thrilling nor
satisfying for a farmer than
the turning of the first furrow
in the Spring. Join us as we
begin plowing in preparation
for the Spring planting. This
is a day long event so, come
as early as you like and stay
as long as you enjoy. This is a
free event, no admission will
be charged.
ROSCOMMON
Joe Diffie performs
Saturday, May 5th at 7pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts. If you
haven’t seen Joe’s live show,
do yourself a favor and make
sure you’re at the Kirtland
Center on May 5. Ticket
Prices: $36 (A/B) & $32 (C/D).
Purchase tickets online at
www.kirtlandcenter.com or
by calling the Ticket Office at
989-275-6777.
CHEBOYGAN
Business expo &
taste of the straits
The Cheboygan Area
Chamber of Commerce is
proud to sponsor the new
Cheboygan Area Business
Expo and Taste of the Straits.
This event will showcase
local businesses while atten-
dees can sample food from
various local restaurants; a
cash bar will also be avail-
able. The event will take
place at the Cheboygan Ice
Pavilion and will also have a
bounce house for kids and
fun for the whole family! May
5, Noon - 6:pm at Cheboygan
Ice Pavilion, 480 Cleveland
Ave
GAYLORD
Community Meal
The Gaylord Area
Community Meal Program
will be holding a benefit con-
cert on May 6th at 4pm at the
Peace Lutheran Church. We
have lined up a wide variety
of area musicians to take part
in this freewill offering con-
cert. This benefit will collect
funds to defray the cost of the
new dishwasher recently
needed at the
Congregational Fellowship
Hall where the free meal is
held each Friday. 3703 Old 27
South.
GAYLORD
Foster homes Needed
Lutheran Child and Family
Service of Michigan (LCFS)
works together with families
from all over Northern
Michigan to provide loving,
stable homes for children
who have been removed for
their homes due to abuse
and neglect. LCFS offers a no
obligation orientation once a
month. The next orientation
will be held May 8th from 6-9
pm at the LCFS office which
is located at 2066 S. Otsego
Ave. If you are interested in
becoming a foster parent or
would like more information
call Lutheran Child and
Family Service at 989-732-
1040.
MACKINAW CITY
Business after hours
Business after Hours May 8,
5-7pm at Depot Restaurant
Mackinaw Crossings Mall.
RSVP to the Chamber 231-
436-5574.
GAYLORD
state of the community
Join the Gaylord Area
Chamber of Commerce and
the Otsego County Economic
Alliance May 15 at Otsego
Club for the 1st Annual State
of the Community
Luncheon. Speakers repre-
senting different sectors
from the community will
present statistical informa-
tion on their area of expertise
as well as give you a look into
the future. Cost is $20.
Reserved ticket only thru
May 8. Call 989-732-6333.
GRAYLING
Business Breakfast
Tuesday, May 8th at 8am at
the Ramada Inn. The COOR-
Iosco Great Start
Collaborative is proud to
present FREE Business
Breakfast with Bill Millett.
Mr. Millett is President of
Scope View Strategic
Advantage, a management
consulting firm in North
Carolina. His areas of expert-
ise include: Regional
Economic Development and
Early Education as a
Necessity in a Global
Economy. Please RSVP to
Amy Hesse at
[email protected] no later
than May 4th .
GAYLORD
Allergies & Asthma
Attend the class at Saks
Wellness Center, 1447 S.
Otsego Ave. Tuesday, May 8th
at 6:30pm
GRAYLING
senior out to Lunch,
Movie & shopping trip
On Tuesday, May 8th, the
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will take a trip
to Gaylord. The trip will start
with shopping at Walmart,
and then lunch at Culver’s
followed by a matinee at the
Cinema. The cost of the trip
is $15 per person which
includes transportation only.
The Matinee will be $4 per
senior. Lunch is on your own.
The bus is scheduled to leave
from the Senior Center locat-
ed at 308 Lawndale St. at
9:30am and return by
4:30pm. Please call 989-348-
7123 for reservations.
MIO
Public discuss pave-
ment markings on M-
33/M-72
MDOT to hold open house
May 9 for M-33/M-72
improvements in Mio. Attend
a meeting to discuss pro-
posed changes to pavement
markings on M-33/M-72 in
Mio, Oscoda County. Public
is invited. Wednesday, May 9,
5-7pm Mio Community
Center, 305 E. 9th St. Special
accommodations: 989-356-
2231. MDOT is proposing to
create a center left-turn lane
from 9th Street to 4th Street
in Mio by changing the exist-
ing pavement markings.
MDOT expects the changes
to improve traffic flow by
reducing rear-end and left-
turn crashes by approximate-
ly 50 percent along this seg-
ment. Residents and busi-
ness owners will have to
opportunity to talk one-on-
one with MDOT officials
about the proposed changes.
CHEBOYGAN
reduce air pollution
Air Pollution from vehicles
will be discussed on
Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30pm
Local.
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NEMCSA - TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider
Distribution: May 16th, 2012
10:30 - 1pm at The United Way Building
Must Have - Michigan Driver’s license or State ID card
with current address
USDA Quarterly Surplus Food Distribution
For Low-Income Families and Seniors
Clients and proxy’s only
need to sign day of pick up.
NEMSCA 989-358-4700
No Need to pre-apply:
Only ONE application per household!
If you have questions, or need more information, please contact:
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LOCAL NEWS
New stories updated daily on-line at www.weeklychoice.com
at the Cheboygan Area Public
Library. Straits Area Audubon
Society offers this free pres-
entation by Tom Grahame,
Senior Policy Analyst of the
Office of Fossil Energy, U.S.
Department of Energy in
Washington, D.C.
CHEBOYGAN
Caregiver seminar
Wednesday, May 9th from
8:30am to 3pm at the
Cheboygan Memorial Health
Center (3rd Floor Conference
Room). $10 fee includes
breakfast and lunch. Checks
made out to CASA
(Cheboygan Adult Service
Advocates) can be sent to
Cheboygan County United
Way, PO Box 488, Cheboygan,
MI 49721. For more informa-
tion call Burnie Myers at 231-
627-2288
PETOSKEY
habitat for humanity
Auction
There will be a Silent and
Live Auction featuring live
entertainment by Just Do It,
Heavy Appetizer's and Cash
Bar. Tickets are $30 per per-
son. May 10, 5:30pm at
Emmet County Building,
Emmet County Fairgrounds
GAYLORD
Gift certificates
For the first time Gaylord
Community Productions is
offering gift certificates for
the beloved Rodgers and
Hammerstein's THE KING
AND I. Certificates may be
purchased in any dollar
amount starting at $10 (One
admission for senior or stu-
dent) or $12 for an adult
admission. Email info@gay-
l ordcommuni t ypr oduc-
tions.org or [email protected]
for a certificate. THE KING
AND I: August 2,3,4,5.
CHEBOYGAN
sailing into summer
Come join us for “Sailing Into
Summer” May 10th from 5 –
8pm at the Cheboygan
County Senior Center’s
Spring Gala! Tickets will be
available at the door. For
more information, please call
(231) 627-7234.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Call for exhibitors -
Wedding eXPo
Exhibitors will visit with
brides-to-be from all over
Northern Michigan at the
Northern Michigan Wedding
EXPO on Sunday, May 20 at
Boyne Mountain Resort.
Interested in having a booth
at this show? Current
exhibitors include Bridal
shops, Florists, Gift Shops,
Photographers, Caterers, Hall
Rental, Decorators, Wedding
Planners, DJ’s. Entertainers,
Limo Services, Travel
Planners, Reception Venues
and more. Contact Cindy
Akans at
[email protected]
or phone 989-732-8160.
Registration includes exhibit
space plus display ad in the
Wedding Planning Guide.
EXPO begins at 1pm. Door
prizes drawn throughout the
day. Fashion show at 3pm.
Grand Prize drawing at
4:45pm. Sponsored by
BOYNE and the Weekly
Choice. Registration dead-
line is May 3.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Advertising funds the
Weekly Choice
We love to run community
announcements and news
releases about all the things
happening in Northern
Michigan in the Weekly
Choice. We help publicize
hundreds of events and
activities all across our area.
Readers love the fact that the
Weekly Choice is distributed
free to hundreds of locations.
However, it is expensive to
publish this newspaper each
week filled with positive
news and sports. Our only
source of revenue comes
from advertising. If your
business or organization has
an advertising budget, be
sure to include the Weekly
Choice in your plans. Our
advertising rates are far less
than most other papers and
your message will reach
readers all across Northern
Michigan. The Weekly Choice
is distributed free of charge
on news stands to 40 towns
including Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cheboygan, Grayling, Indian
River, Onaway, Mio,
Lewiston, Mancelona and all
surrounding towns. Contact
us at Office@WeeklyChoice.
com or call 989-732-8160.
ROSCOMMON
Annual Nursing
Conference
Thursday, May 10th 7:30am –
4:30pm at the Auditorium on
KCC’s main campus near
Roscommon. The one-day
conference will focus on
“Wellness Education Lessons
for Life”. Cost to attend is $65
per student (either LPN or
RN), if registering after April
13th, and includes the conti-
nental breakfast, refresh-
ments and lunch. For more
information, contact Julie
Lavender by calling 989-275-
5000, ext. 298, or via e-mail at
[email protected].
Or visit online at www.kirt-
land.edu/academic/nurs-
ing.htm.
GRAYLING
high tea and silent
Auction
Thursday, May 10th at 4:30 at
St. Mary’s Church.
Celebrating 25 years of serv-
ice to your community. For
more information, please call
(989) 348-3169 or visit the
website: www.riverhouse-
inc.org for a Tea Request
form to print out and return
to River House with your
money to reserve your seats.
If you would like to donate an
item for the silent auction,
please contact River House at
989-348-3169.
LAKES OF THE NORTH
Looking Beyond the
Landscape
May 10, How Our
Landscapes Impact Birds,
Butterflies, and Other Wild
Creatures. Join Matthew
Bertrand of the Grand
Traverse Conservation
District and Heidi Schaffer of
the Antrim Conservation
District for an inspiring
exploration into how our
landscapes impact the wild
creatures around us, focus-
ing on how native plants sup-
port birds and butterflies.
You’ll also learn how partners
in the Grand Traverse
Regional Invasive Species
Network (ISN) are working to
keep our region’s natural
areas healthy, and what we
need from you to be success-
ful in the effort. $5 suggested
donation. Recommended for
adults. Lakes of the North
Clubhouse, 6330 Pineview
Drive, Mancelona.
MACKINAW CITY
Monster trucks
Monster Truck Show May 11-
12 at Mackinaw Crossings
Mall
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Brides-to-Be -
Wedding eXPo
Brides-to-be from all over
Northern Michigan are invit-
ed to attend the Northern
Michigan Wedding EXPO on
Sunday, May 20 at Boyne
Mountain Resort. EXPO
begins at 1pm. Door prizes
drawn throughout the day.
Fashion show at 3pm. Grand
Prize drawing at 4:45pm.
Sponsored by BOYNE and
the Weekly Choice. Pre-
Register on-line at
www. Weekl yChoi ce. com.
Registration is free, but
required.
GAYLORD
Clean-up
May 12 The City of Gaylord
will be holding a Gaylord
Area Spring Clean Up; this
will be the only one this year
so get your items ready.
MANCELONA
Ironmen Golf
scramble
Communities In Schools of
Mancelona and Mancelona
Rotary will be hosting their
annual Ironmen Golf
Scramble on Saturday May
12th. The 4-person scramble
will begin at 8:30am at Lakes
of the North Deer Run Golf
Course. The cost is $200 per
team and lunch will be pro-
vided. For more information
and to register please contact
Amy Derrer at (231) 587-8551
ext. 411 or Fred Olsen at (231)
587-9905 or visit our website
at www.cismancelona.org.
CHEBOYGAN
sock hop
Dig out your poodle skirts,
saddle shoes & T-Bird jackets
too. Dress like a 50's guy or
gal & join our party crew!
May 12, 7-11:45pm at the
Eagles Reception hall.
Entertainment by The
Cheboygan Brew House
Band 8pm - midnight.
Fundraiser for the Northern
Care Center. Sponsored by
the Cheboygan Eagles
LEWISTON
Morel Mushroom &
tasting Festival
Lewiston Chamber of
Commerce is proud to pres-
ent the Annual Morel
Mushroom and Tasting
Festival Saturday, May 12.
Arts & Crafts at Lewiston
School 9am - 4pm ($1 entry
at the door). Come visit over
50 crafters and artist visiting
throughout Michigan and
the Midwest!
Mushroom Tasting
Only 100 tickets are available
for the Mushroom Tasting. Be
sure to get your ticket at the
Lewiston Chamber office
every Friday and Saturday.
Tickets are $7 per person that
also includes entry into the
craft show. You will not leave
hungry! Enjoy the many dish-
es that are presented with an
array of mushrooms.
Guided and Pro Mushroom
Hunt
People interested in the guid-
ed mushroom hunt can reg-
ister at the school at 8am or
11am for $15 per person.
Registration the “pro” hunt
will take place at the same
time at a cost of $30. The
hunt, a bag and a mushroom
tasting are included in the
cost of both. Games and
prizes, a minimum of $50 in
the pro hunt, are also avail-
able.
Spring Fling Shopping Tour
Locator maps will be avail-
able at Lewiston School and
the Lewiston Area Chamber
of Commerce for a “Spring
Fling” tour of local business-
es where raffles and specials
will be available for all who
participate. For more infor-
mation call 989-786-9730.
ROSCOMMON
spring Fling
The Roscommon Knights of
Columbus Prince of Peace
Council will sponsor a Spring
Fling May 12. The evening
will begin at 6pm with a
Social Hour and Hors d’oeu-
vres. The Cost of the evening
is $35 per couple, all inclu-
sive of Beer, Wine, and Soft
Drinks Provided. Advance
reservations required. For
more info and Tickets call
989-275-2005. Located at 165
West Federal Hwy.
GRAYLING
spring into Fashion
show
Saturday, May 12th from 12 –
3pm at St. Mary’s Family
Center -Grayling
Promotional Association
presents their annual Spring
Into Fashion Show with fash-
ions by Riverland Clothing &
Gifts, North Country
Corners, J.Dap, The Ice
House Quilt Shop, Parrot’s
Perch and The Bicycle Shop.
Music by Brian Ashton.
Lunch & Fashion Show $18.
Tickets available from all par-
ticipating stores & GPA mem-
bers. Contact Shelly Cohee at
989-348-5625.
GAYLORD
5K run
The Gaylord Community
School District invites you to
participate in the Healthy
Communities 5K on May 19.
Whether you are a seasoned
runner or a newbie, join us
for a community race to
build awareness about the
benefits of living in a healthy
community. Registration is
just $5 for adults, free for
youth. Register by May 16 at
www.gaylord5k.com or
phone 989-705-3009. 1 mile
fun run begins at 10am. 5K
begins at 10:30am.
Sponsored by Gaylord
Community Schools and
Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue
Care Network of Michigan.
GRAYLING
Mother’s Day Dinner
The Community is invited to
attend a Mother’s Day Dinner
on Thursday, May 17th from
4-6pm. Menu includes Roast
Beef & Gravy, Parsley
Redskins, Midori Blend
Vegetable, Strawberries and
Red Velvet Cake. The meal is
only $4.75 per person with a
suggested donation of $2.50
for people over 60. Dinner is
open to the public and no
reservations are required.
The Commission on Aging &
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale St. For more
information contact the
Senior Center at (989) 348-
7123.
GRAYLING
Wildfire Prevention
On Thursday, May 17th at
11am, the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
St. will host the fifth presen-
tation in the S.A.F.E. (Smart
Alert Focused Educated)
Series. Ernie Windolph from
the South Branch Fire
Department has been a fire-
fighter and paramedic for 26
years, the last 6 years as
Chief. He is well qualified to
discuss the issue of Wildfire
Prevention and how you can
help protect your property
from them. This free presen-
tation will be at the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center, 308
Lawndale St. Door prizes of
two home fire extinguishers
will be given out at the end of
the presentation. This free
presentation will be at the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
Street. Join us for a Shepards
Pie lunch after the presenta-
tion. People 60 and over eat
for a suggested donation of
$2.50. Those under 60 can eat
for a cost of $4.75. For addi-
tional information call 989-
348-7123.
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 on, May
17, 5:30pm.
BOYNE CITY
Mushroom Festival
includes music, food
and morel hunting
The Boyne City Mushroom
Festival includes great food,
morel hunting and an excit-
ing lineup of live music. The
music starts at 8:30pm
Friday, May 18, when the
Thornetta Davis Band per-
forms under the heated tent
in Veterans Park. Rock n’ roll
band Audio Circus performs
at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19.
Tickets for both concerts are
$8 in advance and $10 at the
door. On Sunday from 1 to
5pm, TNT & Northern Nites
perform, presented by the
Northern Michigan Cancer
Crusaders. Admission is by
donation on Sunday. The fes-
tival is packed with fun: car-
nival rides all four days, and a
craft show and outdoor
recreation show Friday
through Sunday. Friday high-
lights include a morel semi-
nar, guided hunt and the
Chamber’s Wine & Dine
gourmet event at 5:30 at the
Beach House restaurant.
Saturday starts with a morel
breakfast, the Lions Club
National Mushroom Hunt,
the Taste of Morels from
noon to 3pm, the Great
Morel Giveaway at down-
town stores at 4pm and a
Private Property Morel Hunt
at 4:30.
HARBOR SPRINGS to MACKINAC
ISLAND
Zoo-De-Mac
May 18-20. Zoo-De-Mac
Bike Race. Harbor Springs to
Mackinac Island
BOYNE FALLS
Morel Fest Wine & Dine
Tickets are now on sale for
the 7th Annual Morelfest
Wine & Dine at the Beach
House Restaurant at Boyne
Mountain (439 E. Deer Lake
Road) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 18. Admission is
$40 per person, including tax
and gratuity. Sponsors of this
gourmet event are the Boyne
Area Chamber of Commerce,
Boyne Mountain and Bayside
Beverage. Reservations are
required. This event sells out
every year, so don't delay.
Call the chamber to purchase
tickets, 231-582-6222.
PETOSKEY
Mother & Daughter
Weekend
Mothers, stepmothers,
grandmothers, big sisters,
aunts plus their daughters,
sisters and granddaughters
ages 7 to 17 are invited to an
activity-packed weekend at
the 2nd annual Mother &
Daughter Weekend at Camp
Daggett, Friday, May 18
through Sunday, May 20.
Again, there will be wonder-
ful activities including
smores and singing around
the campfire, high ropes
activities, bracelet weaving,
scrapbooking, Petoskey
buddy stones and jewelry,
book reviews by McLean &
Eakin, an in-house beauty
afternoon provided by Talulu
Beauty Lounge (some
charges apply), a pontoon
boat ride, karaoke and great
food. Cost is $150 for moth-
er/daughter, plus $50 for
each additional daughter.
Space is limited and registra-
tion is on a first come first
served basis. Fee includes
lodging, food and all activi-
ties, unless otherwise noted.
For additional information,
contact Kathy Bardins at 231-
487-1188. To register, please
contact Jen Tarquini at Camp
Daggett, 231-347-9742.
GRAYLING
Men Who Cook
The 12th annual Men Who
Cook event takes place this
year on Saturday, May 19 and
the Grayling Chamber of
Commerce is looking for a
few local men to step up to
the culinary challenge. This
year’s event will once again
take place at the Camp
Grayling Officer’s Club and
Chamber officials are hoping
this year is just as memorable
as last year. To sign up as a
chef please contact the
Chamber office at 989-348-
2921. 200 tickets will go on
sale April 2nd at the following
locations: Grayling Chamber,
Fox Run Country Club,
Citizens Bank, Xpress Copy
Center, Flowers by Josie &
Riverland Clothing & Gifts.
CHEBOYGAN
spring is in the Air
Cheboygan area Arts Council
sponsors a dance recital,
Spring is in the Air, at the
Opera House. May 19,
7:30pm, May 20, 3pm.
Tickets: Adults – $7; Students
– $5
HARBOR SPRINGS
Grateful Dog "off-road"
Kick-off spring with your
furry friend at the Grateful
Dog Off-Road 5K & 10K
Walk/Run. The Grateful Dog
“Off-Road” will take place
from 10am to 2pm on
Saturday, May 19, at Nub’s
Nob in Harbor Springs. If you
don’t have a dog to walk and
would like one, shelter dogs
will be barking for compan-
ionship. The registration fee
is $40. For more information
or to participate as a vendor,
please contact Teresa Chaney
at [email protected] or call
231.347.2396.
GAYLORD
Antiques &
Collectibles
May 19, 9am - 4pm. Antiques
and Collectibles, under the
Pavilion on Court in down-
town Gaylord. Free admis-
sion, plenty of parking near-
by, 20+ dealers of quality
antiques & collectibles.
Furniture, primitives, textiles
and vintage fabrics, glass,
pottery, post cards, toys and
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savor the flavors of the old country: the rich, earthy
blends of meats and vegetables that are the staples
of Polish home cooking.
Buy the first main dish and
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231-838-5377
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Featuring made to order eggs, pancakes and omelets,
breakfast breads, fresh fruit and berries, bacon and sausage.
Appetizer Station
Featuring salad bar, peel and eat shrimp, pickled herring,
deviled eggs, house smoked fish, seafood salad, sausage stuffed mushrooms.
Entrée Station
Featuring chef roast sirloin of beef, fresh smoked Dowkers kielbasa
with sauerkraut and apples, Lake Superior whitefish, chicken Flourentine, Nomandy
potatoes, spring asparagus with peppers and mint.
Dessert Station
Featuring strawberry rhubarb crisp, pineapple upside down cake,
Chocolate mousse and berries, cheesecakes, assorted minis.
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Free Comic
Book at Saturn
by Local Writer
Pantomime Performs in Petoskey
GAYLORD — For several years now, comic book publishers
and comic book shops have teamed up to create a Free
Comic Book on the first weekend in May, to coincide with
the premiere of the first Marvel Comics superhero movie of
the summer.
Saturn Booksellers and local superhero, The Cardinal, have
teamed up to provide Gaylord with its own free comic publi-
cation! A special tabloid edition of The Cardinal has been
produced for spring and summer 2012 and will be released
on Saturday, May 5. Copies of the comic will be available to
all who visit the store.
The special tabloid “Arbor City Comics” features a com-
plete Cardinal story by local cartoonist, K.J. Kolka.
“It has been five years since we last produced a free
Cardinal newspaper edition because of the poor economy,”
explains Kolka, who has been publishing his comic strip
online since 2007. “We are happy to be supplying another
free edition to Gaylord this year”
The Cardinal himself is also scheduled to make an appear-
ance at the store to greet customers.
“The Cardinal” comic strip first appeared in print in the
Gaylord area in 1990 and ran for 16 years before becoming
an online feature at www.gocomics.com.
Saturn Booksellers carries books, graphic novels and comic
books, including other Cardinal publications. The store is
located at 133 West Main Street in downtown Gaylord. For
more information, visit www.saturnbooksellers.com.
This year’s first Marvel Comics’ movie, “The Avengers,” will
premiere at theaters on Friday, May 4.
Israeli pantomimist Ofer Goren will be in Petoskey for a
one time performance, 4:00 PM, Wednesday, May 9 at
Temple B’Nai Israel. Between me and my Friend, is one of
Ofer’s funniest and thought provoking shows. It includes
skits on the value of the individual, the value of society, the
influence of the individual on society, the influence of soci-
ety on the individual, and the side effects of society. Ofer is
traveling throughout the U.S.A on a grant from the Soul
Train organization in Israel.
Ofer Goren was born in Jerusalem in 1965 and raised in
Beit Shemesh. As a child he began to communicate through
pantomime because of a speech impediment, and there-
after pantomiming became a hobby of his. He grew up in
the B’nai Akiva movement, and after serving in the army, he
began to study pantomiming with a private teacher. At the
age of 23 he began his performing career as a pantomimist
in Israel and abroad. He specializes in using his art as a way
of transmitting educational values. The whole community
is invited to this exciting event at Temple B’Nai Israel locat-
ed at the corner of Waukazoo and Michigan in Petoskey. For
more information and to reserve your seat, call Val at 231-
487-1661.
May 5, Blissfest Old Time Country Dance
Pond Hill Farm
Harbor Springs, MI
7:30 pm
Music: Peacemeal Caller: Cynthia
Donahey
The Country Dance Series is a great
way to experience an evening of old-Time
fun for the whole family. All dances are
taught and there is a live band and caller.
The Blissfest Music Organization contin-
ues to present this series as part of our
commitment to sharing cultural heritage
and providing a great way to socialize like
folks used to do.
All Dances $3/person, $5/couple or
$7/family and are held on the first
Saturday of the month. Call 231- 348-
7047 for more information. All dances are
taught and children are welcome. Dance
begins at 7:30pm.
Come Early and enjoy the farm. www.pondhill.com for
venue information.
May 19, Treasa Levesseur Band - Crooked Tree Arts
Center, Petoskey MI - 8 pm
Details: Shows are $15 advance / $10 members advance,
$20/$15 door, $20/$15 reserved, students ½ price.
Advanced tickets available at Crooked Tree, Grain Train,
Petoskey Chamber and Blissfest.
Artist Bio Treasa is a Toronto , Canada native. But her
music could well have placed her in Chicago or even New
Orleans . Treasa’s vocals have a mixture of tough blues and
scorching jazz. This makes for a dangerously delicious
musical combination. Funny, ballsy, the type of old-school
dame who can get away with wearing a three-piece suit and
hold her own with the gents. That’s Treasa Levasseur. Now
she has completed a third full-length album which repre-
sents both a return to her roots and a gutsy move into
uncharted territory — and she’s cheerfully titled it Broad.
Levasseur remains one of the most versatile of artists,
drawing from a deep pool of influences, from Brill Building
pop to Muscle Shoals soul, and all points between — and
she’s been compared to Laura Nyro, Bonnie Raitt, Carole
King and Marcia Ball. Above all, she simply wants to play,
and in addition to gigs with her own regular musicians, she
cheerfully makes the time to play with at least three other
bands on a regular basis.
Born in Winnipeg and raised in North Bay, the fluently
bilingual artist has made her home in Toronto for many
years, and proudly identifies as Parkdalian — Parkdale may
be less than glamourous but it’s the “artistic” heart of the
city . As a singer, pianist and accordion player — and on-
stage storyteller —she has become a well-established part
of the city’s busy independent roots music community.
Artist Website: http://treasalevasseur.com/site/
May 25, Swing Dance Series with the Up North Big Band
The North Central Michigan College Cafeteria Room.
Petoskey, MI- 7:30pm
Details: Beginners are welcome. Instruction starts at
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LOCAL NEWS
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Recycle Day this Saturday, May 5th
Q: As a dad, how much con-
trol should I have over our 17-
year-old son when it comes to
dating?
Juli: Let's start out with the unpleas-
ant truth that you actually have no con-
trol over what your 17-year-old does
about much of anything. If you ever had
control when he was younger, those
days are long gone. In fact, by trying to
control his behavior, you're likely to do
more damage than good, either
prompting him to rebel or impeding his
maturity as a young man. So, instead,
let's use the word influence.
Your role as a parent needs to shift to
one of mentor or coach, guiding your
son with encouragement, advice and
good questions. Hopefully, you have
spent the last 17 years instilling the val-
ues in him that now shape his decisions.
Although he may still respect and value
your opinion on issues like dating and
sexuality, his own beliefs will guide him
more than yours will.
Even as he determines his own values,
you still have authority regarding his
behavior while he is living in your home,
eating your food and driving your car.
Use that authority not to be heavy-
handed, but to set healthy boundaries
that will both train and protect your son.
For example, he should respect a rea-
sonable curfew and show honor to the
girl he dates by not putting her in com-
promising situations.
Recognize that an interest in girls and
dating is normal for a young man his
age. Talk with him about what his stan-
dards and values are. You might even
ask him how involved he would like you
to be in his dating relationships going
forward. Express the desire to be a
sounding board for him as he faces
challenges and decisions in the future.
Perhaps the most important influ-
ence you can be for your son during
these late teen years is to cast a vision
for him. Remind your son of the charac-
ter you see in him, and help him envi-
sion the husband you'd like him to be
someday.
** ** **
Q: I think my daughter uses
her iPhone too much. Even for a
teenager, it's excessive. Is there
such a thing as an addiction to
electronic devices?
Jim: The battle over too much talking
and texting is one that most parents will
face with their teens. Most of the time,
it's just a matter of setting healthy
boundaries. However, if you feel your
daughter is truly demonstrating addic-
tive tendencies, we'd encourage you to
contact a professional counselor. The
staff at Focus on the Family can refer
you to one in your area.
That said, there is a trend toward what
author and speaker Judith Wright calls
"soft addictions." These are different
from the things we typically define as
addictive, such as pornography, drink-
ing or gambling. Soft addictions are
those behaviors you're not ashamed to
tell your friends about, such as shop-
ping online, watching TV, and yes, using
electronic devices.
Left unchecked, these behaviors rob
us of precious time with our families
and can become almost all-consuming.
Smart phones are especially problemat-
ic because they're loaded with Wi-Fi,
games and hundreds of other bells and
whistles that monopolize our time. I've
been in restaurants in which the family
at the table next to me -- Mom, Dad and
kids -- is sitting in silence, fiddling with
their own electronic devices! It's hard to
enjoy a "family mealtime" when every-
one's face is riveted to the blue glow of
their smart phones.
We all have things in our lives that
could become soft addictions -- if we let
them. The key is to identify those weak
areas and put barriers in place.
Encourage your daughter with the
thought that when it comes to even
"harmless" pastimes, it's
important to exercise cau-
tion and self-restraint.
** ** **
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.
Submit your questions to:
[email protected]
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This Saturday, May 5th, there will be an
awesome opportunity for Gaylord area resi-
dents to clean up and clear out those crowd-
ed basements, garages and closets, as
Crossroads Industries, Inc offers their annual
Residential Free Shred Day and the Gaylord
Department of Public Works offers the annu-
al Free Electronics Recycling Day events.
Each event will take place from 9 am to 1
pm.
What is extra special about these two
opportunities is not only is it a chance to
clear out unwanted or unneeded items,
those items will either shreded in a confi-
dential manner, or in the case of electronics,
recycled instead of ending up in area land-
fills. It’s safe and environmentally responsi-
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Folks can bring up to five file boxes of
paper items per household to Crossroads
Industries, located at 2464 Silver Fox Trail in
Gaylord, and electronic items (large appli-
ances excluded) can be brought to the
Gaylord Department of Public Works which
is located at 102 E. 7th Street in Gaylord.
For more information about shredding
services for individuals and businesses, call
(989) 732-1233 or go to www.crossroadsin-
dustries.com.
There will also be a city electronics clean
up day on May 7th, that is open to the whole
county.
Banner Design
Selected for Display in
Downtown
Roscommon
ROSCOMMON – Kirtland Community
College graphic arts student Rose White has
been selected by the Roscommon
Downtown Development Authority for her
winning design submission in a spring-
themed streetlamp banner contest. The
Roscommon DDA, under the direction of Jim
Anderson, approached Kirtland in February
and collaborated to sponsor a design contest
with a prize of $100 for the winning entry.
White’s design, which depicts a Kirtland’s
Warbler on a pine branch, will be printed on
banners and will hang from lamps lining the
streets of downtown Roscommon.
White, a resident of West Branch, is excited
to have her design selected as the contest
winner. “I love Kirtland’s graphic arts pro-
gram and really enjoyed the chance to sub-
mit my work to the DDA,” said White.
Adding, “I have two semesters left before get-
ting my degree. I am considering pursing a
degree in website development as well.”
Roscommon DDA board member Jim
Anderson added, “We enjoyed the opportu-
nity to solicit participation from the students
and have some ideas for future contests
down the road. We’d like to see what proj-
ects we can get Kirtland art students
involved with on an even bigger scale.”
White’s design was selected from five over-
all submissions. The new banners will be on
display along the streets of Roscommon as
soon as the production process is complete.
For additional information on Kirtland
Community College, visit our website at
www.kirt-
land.edu.
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The “Shred Crew” is ready! Free Residential Shred Day and Electronics Recycle Day will
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courtEsy Photo
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check from Roscommon DDA representative Jim
Anderson. (L-R: Kirtland Community College and
Roscommon DDA board member Roy Spangler, Rose
White, Roscommon DDA board member Jim Anderson,
Village of Roscommon Clerk Dawn Dodge).
White’s winning design
submission.
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In the past, many people stayed at
one job, or at least one company, for
almost their entire working lives. When
they retired, they could typically count
on a pension, the value of which was
based on their years of service and earn-
ings. But today, workers can expect to
hold several different jobs in their life-
time, and to a great extent, pensions
have been replaced by 401(k) plans,
which place much of the funding
responsibility on employees. So, assum-
ing you will change jobs at some point,
and you do have a 401(k), what should
you do with it?
Here are your basic choices:
* Cash out your plan. If you cash out
your plan, your company will likely pay
you 80% of your account value, with-
holding the rest for federal taxes. And if
you’re younger than age 59½, you may
well be slapped with a 10% IRS tax
penalty. Even worse, you’ll have lost a
key source of your retirement income.
Still, if you are leaving your employer
involuntarily, and you need the money,
cashing out your 401(k) is an option you
may need to consider.
* Keep the money in your company’s
plan. When you leave a company, your
employer may allow you to keep your
money in your existing 401(k). You may
want to choose this route if you like the
investment choices available in your
plan. However, you might be caught by
surprise if the company decides to
change investment options.
Furthermore, some employers may
charge former employees fees to main-
tain their 401(k) plans.
* Move the money into your new
employer’s plan. If your new employer
has a 401(k) and allows transfers, you
could roll the money from your old plan
into the new one. This might be an
attractive option if you like the invest-
ment options in your new employer’s
plan.
* Roll the money over to an IRA. You
may find several advantages to rolling
your 401(k) over to an Individual
Retirement Account (IRA). First, your
money will still have the potential to
grow on a tax-deferred basis. Second,
you can invest your funds in virtually
any investment you choose — stocks,
bonds, government securities, certifi-
cates of deposit (CDs), etc. Third, if you
own more than one 401(k) account, you
could find it advantageous to consoli-
date them into a single IRA, thereby
making it easier to allocate and monitor
your retirement assets. And fourth, IRAs
may give you greater flexibility if you
plan to pass money to your children. In
fact, if your child
inherits your IRA,
he or she has the
option of stretch-
ing withdrawals
over the child’s
entire lifetime,
rather than taking
the money as a
lump sum. (If you
do transfer funds
from your old
401(k) to an IRA, be
sure to use a “direct
rollover” to avoid
the possibility of
triggering unwant-
ed taxes.)
Before making
any moves with
your 401(k), con-
sult with your tax
and financial advi-
sors. By looking
closely at your
options, and by
getting profession-
al guidance, you can make the choice
that’s right for you.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: PHOTO CONTEST
“From Farm to Frame: Ripe
Moments through the Lens”
Grilled Peppers, Jen Schaap, Blackbird Gardens
Garlic Scapes, Jen Schaap, Blackbird Gardens
Blackbird Gardens Petoskey Farmers Market, Jen
Schaap, Blackbird Gardens
Cabbage @ Petoskey Community Garden Plot,
Jen Schaap, Blackbird Gardens
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation,
Crooked Tree Arts Center, and Institute for Sustainable Living
Art and Natural Design (ISLAND) announce a call for artists
for a juried photo contest and exhibition, From Farm to
Frame: Ripe Moments through the Lens.
Encouraging greater awareness of the benefits of local
farming and locally-grown food, set here in northern
Michigan, exhibit will showcase the beauty of small farms
and local food through three different categories of entry: (1)
local food production (“from the farm”), local food sales
(“from the markets”), and local food preparation and presen-
tation (“from the table”). All photographs must have been
taken in Emmet or Charlevoix counties and must not have
been previously exhibited at Crooked Tree Arts Center. Jury
selected photographs will hang in an exhibition at Crooked
Tree Arts Center in the Lower Level Gallery; prizes will be
awarded to all winning entrants.
To allow photographers to take advantage of the various
stages of the growing season and farm markets submissions
will be accepted June 1 through September 14, 2012. Eligible
contestants can submit in one of two age groups: 18 and
under or amateur/professional photographers with no age
restrictions. There are no residency requirements for partici-
pating photographers, however there are size restrictions for
submissions. For more details and to submit artwork, please
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By Jim Akans
Set high upon the hills overlooking the
splendor of Northern Michigan’s capti-
vating scenic woodlands, the staff at the
locally owned Marsh Ridge resort has
been offering area residents and north-
ern visitors the ultimate golf, lodging
and dining experience, truly above and
beyond the ordinary, for over five
decades.
“We are one of the best values in
Northern Michigan,” states Marsh Ridge
owner, Larry Bowden. “We have earned
a solid reputation over the years for
offering world class golf, lodging and
dining right here in the heart of the
Gaylord Golf Mecca.”
Marsh Ridge Resort was originally
called “Ken-Mar On The Hill,” named
after founders Kenneth and Margaret
Atha. The resort first encompassed
forty-three acres and included three
lodges; a main lodge which is now the
beautifully renovated “Scandinavian,”
and two additional buildings which are
the current Fjord townhouse and the
Visby lodge.
Between 1954 and 1980, the resort had
four individual owners, underwent sev-
eral improvements and expanded to
encompass 137 acres. In 1980, a busi-
nessman from Troy, Michigan; Jim
Kohler, purchased the resort, renamed it
“Norden Hem” (Northern Home), added
several buildings and established the
current entrance off Old 27.
Jack Bott purchased the property in
1992, made extensive renovations
including the current restaurant which
continues to bear his name; “Jac’s
Place.” Larry Bowden bought the hotel
properties in 2005, and the restaurant
and golf course in 2008.
Larry Bowden has an extensive back-
ground in development and resort man-
agement in Northern Michigan, includ-
ing involvement in such leading resi-
dential and time-share communities as
Guthrie Lakes, Michaywe, Pinestead
Reef in Traverse City, Shanty Creek and
Beaver Creek Resort.
In addition to championship caliber
golf and first-class lodging facilities,
Marsh Ridge Resort offers what has
been hailed as one the most incredibly
delicious dining experiences in
Northern Michigan. Larry Bowden
credits the fantastic fare offered at Jac’s
Place to the addition of head chef, Steve
Rich to his staff in 2010.
A locally owned dining, golf and lodg-
ing experience that truly goes above and
beyond the ordinary, Marsh Ridge
Resort is a world-class treasure located
right here in beautiful ambience of
Northern Michigan. Be sure to visit
www.marshridge.com for the latest
updates for events at Marsh Ridge.
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Marsh Ridge is located on Old 27 South, just a few miles from the city of Gaylord.
For an extraordinary golf, dining and lodging experience, Marsh Ridge Resort is a world-class treasure located right here in beau-
tiful ambience of Northern Michigan.
Photo by Jim AkAns
Photo by Jim AkAns
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As we begin a new year you can make a dif-
ference in our local economy. Make a commit-
ment 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 community charities and fundrais-
ers.
Studies also show that local, independently
owned businesses paid higher wages and used
more local goods and services stretching that
local dollar even further.
In yet another reason for consumers to con-
sider shopping locally, new research reveals
that successful small businesses are helping
bolster sagging real estate markets in some
communities.
That's the finding of the American Express
Open Independent Retail Index, which found
that neighborhoods with thriving independent
businesses saw home values outperform city-
wide markets by 50 percent over the last 14
years.
The report specifically studied 27 neighbor-
hoods where small businesses have thrived in
15 major U.S. cities, concluding that home val-
ues there outperformed their broader markets.
In addition, when you shop at independently
owned businesses 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 busi-
nesses it could make a difference in our region
of Northern Michigan.
Make 2012 the year you make the effort to
make a difference. Make the decision to move
10% of your spending to independently owned
businesses. The elegance of the 10 percent shift
right now is that it doesn’t ask people to expand
their budgets and spend more. It asks people to
be more conscious about where they spend
what they’ve already budgeted for.
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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.
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.
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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,
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Every few weeks Petoskey District Library
(PDL) Staff will offer “Teen Radkrafts” to area
young adults on a Saturday afternoon from
1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Program Room at the
library. Radkraft is an independent craft ses-
sion that may offer a specific craft or a
choice of several.
PDL is also offering a program especially
for babies and Moms (or other caregivers!)
this spring. The program will run much like a
play group and will introduce rhymes, songs
and books to babies and caregivers.
Materials and activities will be drawn from
the Public Library Association's "Every Child
Ready to Read" and the Association of
Library Services to Children's "Born to Read"
programs. Each program will be about twen-
ty - thirty minutes long and will have time
for caregivers and babies to read a book
together.
Babies and Books will meet for six consec-
utive Tuesdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5 and
12, from 1:30-2:00 in the Basement
Classroom of the library. The class is limited
to 10 adults/babies and pre-registration is
appreciated by April 30. Drop-ins will be
welcome provided the class is not full.
Please call or email the Children’s Services
Department at 758-3112 or email Youth
Services staff at
[email protected] to sign-up or
if you have any questions.
This free program will be implemented by
Lisa Scholl (Ms Lisa), one of the library’s
Youth Services Librarians who has had train-
ing in the “Every Child Ready to Read” pro-
gram of The Public Library Association
(PLA), and the “Born to Read" program from
Association for Library Service to Children
(ALSC), both divisions of the American
Library Association (ALA).
Parents and caregivers of preschoolers are
reminded that the library offers Parent/Child
LapSit programs for them and their 18
month – 3 year-old children on Mondays
and Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. and
Saturday’s Child Story Hours for 3-7 year-
olds every Saturday from 12:30 -1:30. Both
programs are free and held in the Children’s
Program Room.
Area residents may find out about all of
the library’s activities at www.petoskeyli-
brary.org and are reminded that current
library hours are: Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and
Friday through Sunday – Noon to 5pm. The
library is closed on Wednesdays.
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CTAC Dancers Head to Nationally Renowned
Summer Programs
January and February are incredibly busy,
dream-making months for members of
Crooked Tree Arts Center’s pre-professional
ballet program. CTAC's pre-professional
dancers and their parents drive down to
Chicago every weekend to attend auditions
held by the finest summer ballet programs in
the country. Thousands audition; only a
handful are selected. The dreams of winning
a spot with one of the nationally renowned
programs were realized this year for nine of
Crooked Tree’s dancers.
In a testament to the quality of training
they’ve received through Instructor Heather
Raue and Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Dance
program, Michael Menghini, 14, from St.
Ignace was awarded a merit scholarship to
study with Suzanne Farrell in Washington
DC. Marie Millard will be heading to train in
New York City with the School of American
Ballet on a full merit scholarship. Miss
Heather, as she is known to her students,
said "Our dancers are excelling nationally
year after year. As an example, Suzanne
Farrell accepts 25 dancers to train at the
Kennedy Center each summer. Two of the 25
will be CTAC dancers!”
The pre-professional program has such an
outstanding reputation that Kevin Iega Jeff,
Artistic Director of Deeply Rooted Dance
Theatre, makes an annual trip to Petoskey in
March to hold auditions. CTAC has been one
of Deeply Rooted's audition sites for several
years, often times serving as the only audi-
tion venue in Michigan.
So, who is headed where this
summer?Ireland Adgate (age 14), Boyne Falls
- School of American Ballet (NYC)
Benjamin Cheney (age 23), Petoskey -
Deeply Rooted Productions (Chicago)
Emily McGeehan (age 13), Petoskey -
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (Pittsburgh)
Jeremiah McGeorge (age 21), Boyne City -
Deeply Rooted Productions (Chicago)
Michael Menghini (age 14), St. Ignace -
Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell
*merit scholarship* (Washington D.C.)
Marie Millard (age 13), Indian River -
School of American Ballet *full merit schol-
arship* (NYC)
Zoey Reager (age 16), Petoskey - San
Francisco Conservatory of Dance (San
Francisco)
Julianne Richey (age 19), Petoskey -
Deeply Rooted Productions (Chicago)
Bri Wilson (age 16), Petoskey - Central
Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (Pittsburgh)
Dreams don’t come cheap, though. The
dancers and their families shoulder a heavy
financial burden for the experience. While
some dancers are offered scholarships
directly from the programs that have select-
ed them, not all dancers and not all of the
costs are subsidized. CTAC's Dance
Scholarship Fund was created to assist CTAC
dancers with the financing of tuition and
housing. Costing up to $6,000 each summer,
dancers are able to apply for assistance from
the Scholarship Fund. Proceeds from the
December performances of Dance the Halls
as well as other annual dance performances
contribute to building the fund. Individual
gifts are greatly appreciated and can be
made year-round.
Pride of scholarship is evident with Miss
Heather. “I had the opportunity to travel to
Chicago with the dancers this year, and was
proud to watch them enter and leave their
auditions with such confidence and profes-
sionalism. Upon viewing portions of their
auditions, I was pleased to observe them
standing out magnificently." Bravo to CTAC,
Miss Heather and the dancers for all of their
hard work.
by Josh Angel (Ireland Adgate)
by Josh Angel (Michael Menghini)
by Cary Adgate (Minchael Menghini & Marie Millard)
by Josh Angel (Emily McGeehan,
Marie Millard, Ireland Adgate)
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protect our environment and improve the image of our commu-
nity? Have you ever wondered how you can utilize a new method
of advertising, increase community recognition and improve pub-
lic relations? If the answer to the above is yes, then the 'Adopt-A-
Road Program may be for you!
We encourage service organizations, schools, families, scout
troops, senior groups and businesses to get involved in this pro-
gram.
After the first pickup, the Otsego County Road Commission will
have two signs installed-located near the beginning point from
each direction. In return, we will ask your group to perform road-
side pickup two times per year on a route chosen by your organi-
zation.
This can be an easy fun way of promoting your organization,
while making a visible and noticeable effort to improve our com-
munity.
If you would like details regarding this program, please contact
Tim Johnson at the Otsego County Road Commission at (989)
732-5202. The route will be assigned on a first-come, first served
basis - call now to reserve your route!
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Our Mission: ¨A Spirit filled family of God united in our fear and love of Christ and
committed to the truth of the Bible. A praying church that equips its members to care,
serve and reach out to others with the saving grace of Jesus Christ.'
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THURSDAY: Psalm 34:8 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 8 O taste and see that the LORD is
good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
FRIDAY: Psalm 37:3-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 3 Trust in the LORD and do good;
Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will
give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and
He will do it.
SATURDAY: Psalm 40:1-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of the pit of destruction,
out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. 3 He put a
new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in
the LORD. 4 How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned
to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. 5 Many, O LORD my God, are the won-
ders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with
You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.
SUNDAY: Psalm 4:7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 You have put gladness in my heart,
More than when their grain and new wine abound.
MONDAY: Isaiah 30:29 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 29 You will have songs as in the night
when you keep the festival, And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the
flute, To go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.
TUESDAY: John 3:29 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 29 He who has the bride is the bride-
groom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly
because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made full.
WEDNESDAY: Nahum 1:15 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 Behold, on the mountains the
feet of him who brings good news,Who announces peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah;
Pay your vows.For never again will the wicked one pass through you; He is cut off com-
pletely.
PERSPECTIVE
Charles Jarman
Choice Publications
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On April 20 my wife flew to Dallas Texas, to go and visit her sister and brother, followed
by a five and a half day event called Heart Quest, which is a ministry of Fellowship of the
Sword. During that time I had the privilege of staying home, taking care of Lilly, our love-
able Yorkshire Terrier, sanding the paint off of our bathroom wall, doing the domestic
things such as laundry, dishes, and keeping from turning the house into a bachelor pad
while she was gone.
On Sunday night some friends who know me well asked me if I had picked the pizza boxes
up so that the house was clean before I went to pick Rene up at the Traverse City airport to
bring her home. Fortunately B C Pizza has a great lunch buffet which took care of me both
Sundays after church while Rene was gone. I also have some great friends who invited me
over for dinner and served a delicious seafood chowder and sent enough leftovers home to
keep me going for several meals, giving me more time to sand that wall and keep on top of
my honey do job. My neighbor across the street checked to make sure that I had gotten the
oil changed and the snow tires off of the car. She knew that Rene had put this on my honey
do as well.
I was able to sneak a floral arrangement into Rene’s office. These things were all things
I thoroughly enjoyed. However, my highlight began the moment I saw Rene’s huge smile at
the sign I was holding to greet her at the airport gate. It continued into dinner, the ride
home, and desert at McDonalds as she excitedly shared her experiences, the things she
learned, and how her life had been transformed by coming to see God not as a stoic author-
itarian being but as Abba Father a loving daddy God . The light in my wife’s eyes, the pas-
sion and enthusiasm, the excitement and wonder of her week in Texas along with the love
we experienced hugging at the airport gate and tuning into each other the rest of the evening
was the highlight of my week.
I gave my wife a music card that played a snippet of the song How Great is Our God
before she went. This week I received just a small taste of how great He is. I hope that you
had, are having, or soon will have an opportunity to experience His greatness. This Sunday
why not slip into your church or one of these below and thank Him for your week’s high-
light?
Saturday and Sunday spent time with
my mom and my grandkids working on
a puzzle at Grandview Medical facility.
Salli Hawkins, Boyne City
Possibly singing and dancing through
Wal-Mart, then I had dinner with my
fiance Amber.
Lou Lewis, Petoskey
When I get to play Pickleball,golf or it
is sunny and there is no wind.
Cindy Bergstrom, Petoskey
I went downstate and participated in a
big scenario rendition of Lord of the
Rings paint ball game by Cadillac.
Brandon Cross, Petoskey
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On Saturday April 21 the Crooked Tree Arts Center hosted the
opening of its annual Youth Art Show and awards ceremony. The
Youth Art Show showcases the artwork of students in the
Charlevoix-Emmet County School District.
Juried by Boyne City resident, Glen McCune, the 2012 Art
Show Awards were presented as follows: The Best of Show,
known as the M. Louise Herlocher Award, was presented to
Jordan Meicher from Concord Academy of Boyne. First Place
Award was presented to Richard Raftery from Pellston High
School, Second Place Award was presented to Ketrin Hocquard
from Boyne City High School and the Third Place Award was
presented to Travis Laughbaum from Pellston High School.
High School Honorable Mentions were awarded to Monica
Stokes from Boyne City High School, Sarah Hitsman from
Petoskey High School, Petra Stoppel from Concord Academy of
Petoskey and Eowyn Bates from Pellston High School.
Middle School Honorable Mentions were awarded to Katie
Coveyou and Natalie Koeller from Petoskey Middle School,
Carina from Concord Academy of Boyne and Sage Charlebois
from Concord Academy of Petoskey.
Elementary School Honorable Mentions were awarded to
Shelby Cooper from Concord Montessori and Community
School, Laney Johnston-Bachus from Blackbird Elementary
School, Ainsley Hellens from Ottawa Elementary School and the
first graders who created ceramic penguins at Boyne City
Elementary School.
The Youth Art Show will be on display through May 12. For
more information about the Youth Arts Festival please contact
the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 461 East Mitchell Street,
Petoskey, MI 49770, call (231) 347-4337 or go online to
www.crookedtree.org. This program was sponsored in part by
Jim and Patti Aiken, Bay Winds Federal Credit Union, Edward
Jones of Harbor Springs and Petoskey and the Michigan Council
for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
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1- Game of chance
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15- Queens stadium
16- Amazes
17- Anatomical passages
18- Actor Connery
19- Bridle strap
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39- ATM maker
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41- Make stronger
44- Anger
45- Small boat
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53- Diverse
54- Furniture for holding clothes
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59- Jack of "Rio Lobo"
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48- Manifest
49- Religion founded in Iran
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52- Disney deer
54- Of moderate temperature
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56- Waist band
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Across
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- Tabula ___; 14- Brother
of Moses; 15- Queens
stadium; 16- Amazes; 17-
Anatomical passages; 18-
Actor Connery; 19- Bridle
strap; 20- Island S of
mainland Australia; 22-
Pluck; 24- "Hard
___!" (sailor's yell); 25-
Person who evades work;
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Monogram ltr.; 30- Yours,
in Tours; 31- Aloofness;
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ATM maker; 40- Causing
goose bumps; 41- Make
stronger; 44- Anger; 45-
Small boat; 46- Hosted;
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Boyfriend; 53- Diverse; 54
- Furniture for holding
clothes; 58- Israel's Barak;
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standard; 5- Marked down; 6- Actor Davis; 7- Greek fertility goddess, flightless bird; 8-
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with mercury; 34- Ashtabula's lake; 35- Egypt's river; 36- Ticked (off); 38- Clothe; 42-
Female deity; 43- Not e'en once; 47- Rash; 48- Manifest; 49- Religion founded in Iran; 50-
Armistice; 51- Travels on; 52- Disney deer; 54- Of moderate temperature; 55- Comics
canine; 56- Waist band; 57- Diminutive suffix; 60- Wreath of flowers;
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Gaylord High School Medical Occupational Class students, seated in front -
Bev Cherwinski, Fernando Sauro and Julie Werlein.
At the “Gift
of Life” day
event were;
(Back row,
from left);
Lebeth
Betaens
S.O.S. man-
ager, Kerry
Hart S.O.S,,
Glenn
Deakin
Lions mem-
ber.
(Front row,
from left)
Wanda
Rickabus-Lions member, Shawna Penfold S.O.S, Dan Rickabus a cornea
recipient, Bev Cherwinski-single lung and Fernando Sauro a liver recipient.
Health & Wellness
Comfort Keepers of Northern
Michigan heads up “Gardening
for Life” senior seminars
Comfort Keepers of Northern Michigan has joined forces
with local senior centers, the Botanical Garden Society of
Northwest Michigan and Pine Hill Nursery to host free
Gardening for Life seminars this May. The events will feature
a hands-on, interactive experience, while providing informa-
tion on easy ways to make gardening accessible, affordable
and doable—no matter where you live or your level of mobil-
ity. Refreshments will be served.
Gardening for Life will address ways to garden at your
home, apartment, condo or assisted living facility and will be
a great learning experience for anyone interested in garden-
ing. Attendees will learn about raised beds, boxes and con-
tainer gardening techniques to help them continue receiving
the physical and mental benefits of cultivating the soil.
Gardening can improve health in many ways. Regular
exercise helps prevent heart disease, diabetes and high blood
pressure; all health issues that impact older adults.
Additionally, growing fresh fruits and vegetables provides a
healthy food source.
“Research continues to show the many health benefits of
gardening,” says Judi Maloney, Comfort Keepers of Northern
Michigan marketing director. “Gardeners are more physically
fit and have better hand strength. Interacting with nature
can even lower blood pressure, boost immune function and
reduce stress. We want to help seniors realize these benefits.”
People who have special needs or are recovering from an
illness can greatly benefit from gardening too. New tools and
designs make gardening more accessible for everyone, and it
helps develop hand-eye coordination, motor skills and self
esteem.
Gardening for Life seminars will take place as follows:
Date Time Location
5/10 2 pm The Village at Bay Ridge, Traverse City
5/15 12:30 pm Boyne City Senior Center
5/17 1 pm Area Seniors Activity Center, Bellaire
5/22 12:30 pm Charlevoix Senior Center
5/29 1 pm Leelanau County Government Center
For more information about Gardening for Life, please call
Judi Maloney at 231.929.9044.
About Comfort Keepers of Northern Michigan
Comfort Keepers® of Northern Michigan is based in
northwest lower Michigan and has been owned by Russ and
Leslie Knopp since 2005. The organization provides in-home
companion care on an hourly, daily, weekly or live-in basis
for individuals who need assistance with activities of daily
living. Its quality services are tailored to the individual needs
of each client and, in the case of seniors, allow them to con-
tinue living safely and in the privacy of their own home. Care
duties include companionship, meal preparation, light
housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation for errands
and appointments, laundry, recreational activities and more.
Founded in 1998, Comfort Keepers is a leader the home care
industry and has a network of over 600 independently owned
and operated locations worldwide in 47 U.S. states, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore and Portugal. For
more information, contact 231.929.9044 or visit the company
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Local Organizations Unite in
KEEPING SENIORS ACTIVE
April was "Organ donation month", and Jeff Rokop, Gaylord
High School Medical Occupational Class instructor, asked mem-
bers of the Organ Transplant Support Group of Northern
Michigan (OTSGNM) to come and speak to two of his classes.
Those presentations included; Fernando Sauro, a liver recipient
and Bev Cherwinski, a single lung recipient - both receiving their
organs from the University of Michigan, along with Julie Werlein,
who talked of her daughter Holly Werlein; a liver recipient from
the Cleveland Clinic.
All the students were very interested in the subject of Organ
and Tissue Donation. Surprisingly a few students had members
of their own families who had received an organ donation.
As of April 1st, 2012 in Michigan alone, there are 2,965 people
on the transplant waiting list and throughout the United States
the count is over 100,000. An average of 17 persons pass away
daily while waiting for their second chance at life through organ
donations.
The Gaylord Branch of the Secretary of States offices also rec-
ognized Organ Donation Month, hosting the annual “Gift of Life
Day,” (formally known as, “Buddy Day”) on April 11th. Present at
the event were Lions members Glenn Deakin and Monica
Rickabus and her husband Don, who is a cornea recipient. Also
present were OTSGNM members, Bev Cherwinski and Fernando
Sauro.
There will also be new “Donate Life “ license plates available
this year. Consider being an organ and tissue donor, you or your
loved one may someday be the person in need a life saving organ
transplant.
Speakers offered insights about organ donation to GHS Medical
Occupational Class during Organ Donation Month
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Health & Wellness
North Country Community Mental Health
is announcing, “May is Mental Health
Month.” The theme for this year’s obser-
vance is “Do more for 1 in 4.” This initiative
from Mental Health America is aimed at
increasing awareness that 1 in 4 American
adults suffer from a diagnosable, treatable
mental illness and can go on to live full and
productive lives. Visit www.mental-
healthamerica.net/go/may for more infor-
mation.
North Country CMH has planned the fol-
lowing activities during the month of May:
•Friday, May 4 – Open House at North
Country CMH’s new office located at 1420
Plaza Drive, Petoskey. The Open House is
from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. an address
will be given by Lynda Zeller, Deputy
Director of the Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities Administration
for the Michigan Department of Community
Health.
•Saturday, May 5 – 15th Annual 5 K
Run/One Mile Walk at the Bayfront Park,
Petoskey Waterfront Area. Late registration
will take place on the day of the run/walk
from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Petoskey
Waterfront. The Governor’s Council on
Physical Fitness, Health and Sports has
endorsed the event. The run will begin at
10:00 a.m. and the walk at 10:10 a.m.
Registration fee for the run is $15 before
April 27 and $20 after. Trophies will be
awarded to the overall male and female win-
ners – medals to the first three finishers in
each age group. There is no charge for the
walk. Other events during the Run/Walk
include: Randy Oliver, Consumer Advocate,
will speak on “do more for 1 in 4;” door
prizes for all registered participants; con-
sumer recognition awards; community
recognition awards; and music by The
Worker Bees. Log on to www.norcocmh.org
for registration forms and more information
on May is Mental Health Month or call North
Country CMH at 231-347-0740.
•Wednesday, May 9 – Consumers from
North Country CMH will participate in the
8th statewide “Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Rally” in Lansing from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at the
State Capitol. Consumer representatives
hold county flags and deliver a statement
about mental health from the steps of the
state Capitol.
•Friday, May 11 – “Day of Recovery
Education” from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at
Treetops, Gaylord. The Day of Recovery
Education is focused on learning about and
celebrating recovery from mental illness. The
topic is “Choices – Healthy Living” and is
designed for consumers of Community
Mental Health Services. For more informa-
tion, contact Carol Balousek at 231-439-
1274.
•Saturday, May 19 – “Fun Walk for Autism
Acceptance” to be held at East Park, 408
Bridge Street, Charlevoix. This is a fun walk
for approximately ½ mile. Registration
begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk begins at
10:00 a.m. Registration fee is $20 for adults
and $10 for children twelve and under. North
Country CMH is co-sponsoring this event
with the Autism Society of Michigan (ASM).
All proceeds go to ASM and will remain in
Michigan to provide services and support in
the community. For more information, con-
tact Rachael Olson at 989-732-6295 Ext.
3614.
North Country Community Mental Health
provides services to residents of Antrim,
Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska
and Otsego Counties experiencing a severe
emotional problem, serious mental illness or
developmental disability. Persons wishing to
know more about the agency are encouraged
to visit www.norcocmh.org.
May is Mental Health Month Activities
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Entrepreneurs and business owners gain valuable
advice at the 2012 Employer Forum
Photo by Jim Akans
Approximately 75 entrepreneurs, business owners, and com-
munity leaders attended the annual Employer Forum held at
Treetops Resort this past Wednesday, April 25th. This event
featured presentations by Denise Hansen, MI-SBTCD busi-
ness consultant, and Barb Jourdan and Beth Kelly, who
shared their expertise during a segment, entitled “Creating a
High Performance Workforce.” The event concluded with a
panel of business leaders (show here from left); Mary Faculak
of Mary’s EJ Shop and Mary’s of Boyne, John McLeod of
Classic Instruments, Geri Koutnik of Fox Run Golf Club, Steve
Funk of Funky Fish & Friends, Scott Newan Bale of Shorts
Brewing Company, and moderator Joel Schultz of the MI-
SBDC, in an open forum discussion with attendees.