Weekly Choice - Section B - August 11, 2012

Joburg one ‘W’ away from playoffs
By Mike Dunn
ONAWAY – The
Johannesburg- Lewi st on
Cardinals of coach John Bush
moved one step closer to
securing the runner-up spot
in the Ski Valley South stand-
ings and securing another
playoff berth with an impres-
sive 56-14 victory at Onaway
on Friday.
The Battle of the Cardinals
was a big one for both sides.
Onaway came into the con-
test with a 5-1 record and 2-1
in the league while the visit-
ing Cardinals of
Johannesburg had a 4-2 mark
and were also 2-1 in the
league. Both were seeking the
many playoff points that
would come with a win.
In the end, J-L’s stamped-
ing ground game enabled the
visiting Cardinals to control
the game. J-L moved the ball
methodically on nearly every
drive behind the pounding
feet of Dillon Kibby, Mitch
“Howitzer” Hardy and QB
Alex Payne as the J-L front
wall of Dakota Finnerty,
Logan Miller, Garrett
Koronka, Brad Kussrow,
Drake Skowronski and Dylan
Helms, among others, creat-
ed holes and allowed the J-L
offense to gobble up yardage
and take long stretches of
time off the game clock and
keep the dangerous offense
of the explosive host
Cardinals off the field.
J-L scored four unan-
swered touchdowns in the
first half to take a 28-0 lead
into the locker room.
Kibby and Hardy each had
monster games for J-L.
Kibby helped put the “Ka-
Boom” into the offensive
attack, motoring to 178 yards
worth of real estate on just
nine carries, including elec-
trifying TD bursts of 80, 90
and 9 yards in addition to a
17-yard scoring reception.
The versatile Kibby had a
King Kong super colossal
night, amassing an amazing
426 all-purpose yards taking
rushing, receiving, kick
return and interception
return yards into account.
“Howitzer” Hardy also had
a big game from his fullback
post, propelling forward for
164 yards rushing in 21 tries
with TDs of 13 and 4 yards.
Payne produced another
44 yards in nine carries with
TD runs of 2 and 9 yards and
the 17-yard TD hook-up with
the dangerous Kibby to start
off the scoring in the contest.
Onaway absorbed a tough
defeat but battled to the end.
The host Cardinals did dis-
play some of their explosive-
ness when fullback Chae
Whitsitt found a seam and
raced 65 yards midway
through the second quarter.
In the fourth quarter,
Cardinals signal caller Matt
Tollini turned the corner
cleanly on an option run and
turned on the afterburners.
Tollini didn’t stop until he
crossed the goal line 96 yards
later.
Aside from the two long TD
gallops, though, the host
Cardinals had difficulty find-
ing much room running the
ball against the swarming J-L
defense.
Whitsitt finished with 94
yards in seven carries and
Tollini generated 92 yards in
three tries. The J-L defense
did a great job of surround-
ing Onaway’s breakaway
threat at tailback Jason
Sigsby, never letting the elu-
sive Sigsby get much distance
beyond the line of scrim-
mage. His longest run of the
night was 8 yards.
Tollini hit on 12-of-19 aeri-
als for 125 yards with Sigsby
grabbing four for 19 yards
while Tommy Auger pulled in
three for 39 yards and Carlos
Bautista three for 33 yards.
On the defensive side for J-
L, hard-nosed linebacker
Drake Skowronski put the
dreaded Dee-Skow Stop on
opposing ball carriers 18
times, including a tackle for
loss. Koronka put some of the
Krunch into the defensive
effort as well, accounting for
11 tackles. Helms put the
hammer down nine times
and Kibby had eight tackles
to go with his interception
and long return.
Defensively for Onaway,
the “Meat Man” Chris
Cleaver collected 10 tackles.
Whitsitt and Bautista each
had 10 takedowns as well.
Sigsby made nine stops and
Jamal Porter produced eight.
J-L (5-2, 2-2) renews its
annual rivalry with cross-
county foe Gaylord St. Mary
on the home field this Friday.
The Snowbirds are winless
but definitely not punchless
and they play hard every
time out. It’s been a long,
tough season for the young
Snowbirds of coach Denny
YoungeDyke but an upset
win at Johannesburg would
be a great salve for the boys
and take a lot of the sting
away. Bush realizes that and
knows his team must guard
against a letdown, especially
with a playoff berth riding on
the outcome.
J-L closes the regular sea-
son with a home game
against scrappy Pellston.
Onaway (5-2, 2-2) has a
tough test on the road
against Central Lake. The
Trojans started out with four
straight losses but have won
three straight and represent a
tough challenge for coach
Brian Whitsitt’s troops. The
Cardinals will seek to put the
J-L loss quickly behind them
and focus on getting win No.
6 this Friday and reach the
playoffs for the first time
since 2006.
Onaway closes out the reg-
ular season at home with
another strong test as
Pickford comes calling. The
purple-clad Panthers have
lost only to league powers
Mancelona and St. Ignace to
date.
Johannesburg-Lewiston 56, Onaway 14
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trenches, the hulking 6-2, 295-pound
McDill was McMurder against the Soo,
dominating play at right tackle on the
O-line and making nine tackles with
two crucial sacks on the D-line in the
tense overtime win!
Dillon Kibby picks up some of his 178 rushing yards as Onaway’s Eli Godsey (25) pursues.
Determined Onaway tailback Jason Sigsby surges for-
ward as he is surrounded by J-L defenders.
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Onaway’s Jamal Porter penetrates and made a sudden stop of J-L fullback Mitch Hardy on Friday.
Fullback Mitch “Howitzer” Hardy has crossed the goal line to score for J-L in Friday’s
game.
J-L’s Pancake King Dakota Finnerty (56) leads the way
as dangerous Dillon Kibby sweeps the edge.
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Kibby has more than 400 all-purpose
yards as J-L wins Ski Valley South clash,
improves to 5-2 log
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O’Connell’s Carnivores pounce with predatory vigor in holding explosive Blazers to one touchdown
By Mike Dunn
KALKASKA – The unde-
feated Grayling Vikings need-
ed a strong performance
from their defense on Friday
night and got it. Big Time!
O’Connell’s Carnivores led
the way as the Vikings
improved to 7-0 overall and
4-0 in the Lake Michigan
Conference with an impres-
sive 33-6 triumph over host
Kalkaska. The Blazers, in the
midst of one of their finest
seasons in a while, came into
the game with a 5-1 record.
“Our guys came ready to
play,” reported Grayling head
coach Tim Sanchez. “Coach
O’Connell’s defensive game
plan was great, and the play-
ers executed it with tough-
ness and discipline. Kalkaska
had two incredible backs that
could score on any play, so I
was very pleased with our
defensive intensity.”
The explosive Blazers had
been averaging 35 points a
game but the swarming
Vikings, fueled by the fiery
play of lightning-quick line-
backers “Wild” Wes Dean,
Brandon Handrich, Nick
Swiercz, Michael Branch, Ty
Jensen and Justice Junttila,
among others, flew to the
football like predators with
the scent of dinner in their
nostrils. Kalkaska’s vaunted
1-2 punch of Kaleb Hauser
and Zach Hill in the backfield
never was able to get fully
untracked.
After going on top by two
touchdowns, the Vikings
made a goal-line stand late in
the first half to maintain their
advantage on the score-
board. The Blazers didn’t
score their lone touchdown
until the third quarter when
Hill, playing quarterback, tal-
lied on a 7-yard run. By that
time, Grayling had a com-
manding 27-6 lead.
“Our kids played hungry,”
Sanchez said. “They did a
great job tackling and
swarming to 12 (Hill) and 25
(Hauser).”
On the offensive side,
Grayling was able to make
some of the big plays that
have been part of their arse-
nal all season in spite of the
raw, rainy, breezy conditions
on Friday. On a night when
the wet and the wind made it
difficult to pass, gunslinging
junior QB Jake Swander still
managed to hit on 19-of-38
aerials out of the super-
charged Sanchez Spread for
235 yards and touchdown
strikes of 51 yards to chee-
tah-fast slot receiver Scout
Tobin and 10 yards to junior
Tyler McClanahan.
Senior dual threat Ty
Jensen continued his oak-
solid play at running back
and receiver. The versatile
Jensen, who can bulldoze
through defenders when he’s
not blazing around them,
accounted for 124 critical
rushing yards on 15 carries
with a 4-yard TD push on his
stat line. He also grabbed
three Swander passes for
another 11 yards.
The speedy Tobin, who
poses a quick-strike scare
into the hearts of defenders
every time he touches the
ball, carried seven times for
78 yards and scored from 33
yards to help ice the game in
the third quarter. He also
pulled down three passes for
83 yards of air traffic.
Junior Kevin Harris, anoth-
er versatile Viking who dou-
bles as a runner and kicker
on offense and also plays in
the secondary on defense,
closed out the scoring on this
night with a 23-yard sweep
around the left side.
McClanahan and senior
Scott Parkinson had produc-
tive nights as receivers and
downfield blockers once
again. The Mac Attack of
McClanahan accounted for
six receptions for 53 yards on
a night when the offensive
scheme called for shorter
pass completions and the
glue-fingered Parkinson
pulled in five for 47 yards.
Harris hauled in one aerial
for 27 yards and dependable
Danny Schultz had one grab
for nine yards.
“Once again our offense
was able to make some big
plays and capitalize on some
forced turnovers,” Sanchez
said. “Now it’s time to find
that right balance between
enjoying all of the
Homecoming week festivi-
ties and still staying focused
to be at our best this upcom-
ing Friday night (against East
Jordan).”
On the defensive side for
the Vikings, Dean and Branch
covered the field like fertiliz-
er, making 13 and 12 tackles,
respectively. The hard-hitting
Handrich had his finger-
prints all over the dominat-
ing defensive effort as well,
putting the tattoo on enemy
ball carriers 11 times and
also recording a sack.
Handrich’s first-quarter fum-
ble recovery led to Grayling’s
first touchdown of the night
when Jensen reached on his
4-yard burst.
East Jordan (0-7, 0-4) is in
the midst of a rough season
but always comes to play.
Vikings’ defense leads the way
North-south slasher Ty Jensen slams his way to some of his game-high 124
rushing yards on Friday.
It’s all open spaces ahead of speedy Scout Tobin
(33) as he breaks loose for a 33-yard TD at
Kalkaska.
Junior Kevin Harris breaks away to score and put an
exclamation mark on the big victory at Kalkaska.
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QB Jake Swander is about to hand the ball to Ty
Jensen to gobble up some valuable real estate on
Friday.
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Grayling 33, Kalkaska 6
By Ryan Bokas
The football game between
the Gaylord St. Mary
Snowbirds and the
Mancelona Ironmen was
fought between two teams
going in opposite directions.
The young Snowbirds were
still looking for their first win
on the season while the visit-
ing Ironmen came into town
looking to continue to build
on their undefeated season.
It was apparent from the start
that the Ironmen of
Mancelona had too much
size and firepower for the
Snowbirds as they battled
their way to a dominating 58-
12 final score.
With 3 games left to play
for Mancelona’s football
team they hoped to continue
their dominating season and
start peaking at the right time
as they prepare for the
upcoming playoff season. A
win would secure a place in
the playoffs for the Ironmen.
So far this year they have rou-
tinely blown teams out with a
high-powered power offense
and a gritty defense that hits
hard and doesn’t like giving
up yards regardless of where
the game is. Most games
have been over by halftime
leaving room for back up
players to come in and get
valuable game time adding
to the team’s depth. They
have outscored their oppo-
nents 227-48 averaging just
under 38 points a game on
offense and only have given
up 8 points a game on
defense. They have simply
been beating teams with
ruthless abandon on their
quest to host a playoff game.
On the contrast the
Snowbirds of St. Mary’s were
still looking for their first win
on the season as they have
been playing some much
better football games lately
as they get used to 2nd year
head coach Denny
Youngdyke’s playbook.
Mancelona showed why
they haven’t given up a loss
yet this season early as their
defense forced a 3 and out on
St. Mary’s first drive of the
game. The Ironmen offense
looked to take the field and
build on the momentum that
the “D” had just provided.
After two short runs and fac-
ing a big early 3rd and 4 the
talented star running back
Wyatt Derrer galloped his
way to a 40-yard touchdown.
Wyatt is a talented big tail-
back that has the patience to
wait for his blockers then rips
through gaps with blazing
speed making him a tough
man to bring down. When
you match Wyatt’s individual
talents with the how disci-
plined and efficient the
offensive line plays it makes
dangerous on every play. The
big athletic offensive line has
no problem rolling outside
the pocket making big block
10 to 20 yards down field.
The rest of the first half fol-
lowed this routine. The
defense was too much for St.
Mary’s offense, and the ruth-
less Mancelona offense ran
all over the Snowbird
defense. By the end of the
first quarter Wyatt had 3
touchdowns of 40, 57 and 20
yards while his sure handed
receiver teammate Logan
Borst pulled in a touchdown
reception ballooning the
score to 30-0 at the end of the
first quarter.
The Snowbirds Jack
Lochinski showed the heart
and determination of a lion
as he scored touchdown’s in
the first and second half.
This ultra quick athletic back
also lead his teams in tackles
with 8 showing the senior
leadership coach Youngdyke
likes to see out of his few sen-
ior leaders.
The second half had a lot
of Mancelona’s back up play-
ers getting valuable playing
time. When the final whistle
blew the visiting team had
taken the victory with a 58 to
12 win on the Snowbird’s
home field. The Ironmen of
Mancelona look to continue
their pursuit of perfection as
they take on Fife Lake Forest
area on Friday night while
the Snowbirds of St. Mary’s
look to get their first win of
the season against their in-
county rival Cardinals of
Johannesburg-Lewiston in a
huge game within the ski-
valley conference
Mancelona’s offense rolled along in Friday night’s contest against the St. Mary Snowbirds.
Mancelona running back, Wyatt Derrer looks for run-
ning room as he is chased by St. Mary defenders Will
Canfield and Cameron Switalski. Mancelona wide receiver, Luke Smigielski hauls in a pass.
Ironmen Continue to Roll
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Ogemaw Heights 56, Gaylord 6
By Mike Dunn
WEST BRANCH – It was a
tough night for Gaylord. The
short-handed Blue Devils
went on the road to face
surging Big North
Conference rival Ogemaw
Heights.
Gaylord scored first but it
was all Ogemaw after that.
The Falcons, flying high after
the upset win over Cadillac
the week before, prevailed
56-6 to improve to 4-3 and
keep their playoff hopes
alive. The Blue Devils fell to
0-7 and 0-4 in the Big North.
The road doesn’t get easier
for Gaylord, which closes out
the home portion of the
rugged 2012 schedule against
league front-runner Traverse
City Central this Friday, Oct.
12. The talented Trojans (6-1,
4-0) are coming off a tense,
low-scoring victory over
Detroit Jesuit.
Things started out on a
promising note at Ogemaw
as the Blue Devils marched
down the field behind the
creative, elusive running of
cobra-quick Cotton Neff and
speedy Kyle Fahler and
scored when the dangerous
Neff swept around end for 3
yards. At the 6:58 mark of the
first quarter, Gaylord led 6-0.
The Falcons came back to
score twice in the first quar-
ter and three more times in
the second quarter to
assume a commanding 35-6
lead by the half. Ogemaw
added another touchdown in
the third quarter and two
more in the fourth.
Brandon Benac and Devin
Griffus each scored twice for
the Falcons and Josh Awrey
returned a punt 73 yards for
another score.
Benac finished a produc-
tive night with 136 yards in 10
carries to go with his two
touchdowns. Griffus
motored to 74 yards in five
tries and hit on 5-of-10 pass-
es for 93 yards, including a
44-yard TD strike to Jerome
Hunter.
Neff, the super-quick
sophomore with the sweet
feet, grabbed 73 yards worth
of real estate 15 tries to pace
the Blue Devils. The flying
feet of Fahler accounted for
40 yards in four carries,
including a 29-yard run that
turned out to be Gaylord’s
longest play from scrim-
mage.
QB Ty Coonrod also con-
nected with Fahler for a 13-
yard gain and Fahler had a
30-yard kickoff return as well.
Gaylord will be seeking its
first win of the season this
Friday against the Trojans
before going south to face St.
Johns, another strong oppo-
nent, to close out the cam-
paign.
The Gaylord offense moves to the ball in the first quarter of Friday’s Big North
clash at Ogemaw.
photo by Dave baRagRey
Converging Gaylord defenders, including
“Spiderman” Nick Parker (15), make a stop of
Ogemaw’s Brandon Benac.
photo by Dave baRagRey
Gaylord scores first but host Falcons have too
much firepower in BNC clash
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Tough night for Blue Devils
Cheboygan 28, Sault Ste. Marie 27, OT
By Mike Dunn
CHEBOYGAN – The
Cheboygan Chiefs of coach
Jack Coon entertained an
overflowing home crowd
Friday at historic Western
Avenue Field with a real
thriller. Cheboygan prevailed
28-27 over determined Sault
Ste. Marie in overtime as sen-
ior QB Damon Proctor, show-
ing purpose and poise in the
pocket, delivered a precision
strike to glue-fingered Ben
Pearson in the end zone and
Austin Ginop, with ice water
flowing through his veins,
put what proved to be the
game-winning extra point
through the uprights.
What a great game! Both
teams came into the contest
with a 4-2 mark and very
badly wanting to win to gain
the valuable playoff points.
The closeness of the game
can be seen in the final stats:
Cheboygan had 13 first
downs with 298 yards rush-
ing and 28 through the air for
a total of 326 yards; Sault had
13 first downs with 286 total
yards.
Each team turned the ball
over twice in the wild game.
The Blue Devils successfully
converted two onside kick
attempts and converted one
of their turnovers into a 70-
yard return for a touchdown
to gain a 14-13 halftime lead.
The never-say-die Chiefs
navigated an 11-play, 99 ½
yard drive in the second half
to regain the lead.
The seesaw game turned
out to be knotted at 21 after
regulation. Cheboygan won
the critical coin toss and
opted to let the Sault have
the ball first from the 10-yard
line. The Blue Devils scored
on third down when Kyle
Root busted over from 3
yards out but Matt Kibble’s
extra point was blocked by
the penetrating interior of
the Chief line, so the visitors
had to settle for a six-point
lead, 27-21.
Cheboygan then got the
ball and on first down
Proctor deftly faked into the
line to gain some extra time
in the pocket. With Man
Mountain Josh McDill, Ian
Elliott and company forming
a formidable black-and-
orange wall of protection
against the big, aggressive
front wall of the Sault,
Proctor was able to wait for
“Petroleum” Pearson to break
free out of the backfield. The
10-yard tally tied the score at
27, eliciting a sudden scream
from everyone on the home
side of the Western Avenue
bleachers after they could
breathe again.
The outcome of the tense
battle then shifted to the
right leg of the unflappable
Ginop, who had barely
missed a 32-yard field goal at
the end of regulation. This
time the junior came through
big time, booming the ball
through the uprights while
lifting the hearts and voices
of the Cheboygan faithful at
the same time. Some said the
ball finally came down some-
where near the downtown
district.
Cheboygan’s dramatic win
gives them a 5-2 log with a
final regular-season home
game this Friday against
Benzie Central (3-4) before a
HUGE week-nine showdown
at St. Ignace and the unbeat-
en Saints as the Battle of the
Straits resumes. Cheboygan
is seeking its first playoff
berth as an independent.
It’s a credit to coach Coon
and his staff how resilient the
Chiefs have been this season
in spite of the rigors brought
about by the rugged inde-
pendent schedule, including
very long road trips against
tough opponents.
The Sault, which had lost
11 straight to Cheboygan
coming in, proved to be one
of the toughest opponents
this season, as expected.
The visitors took the early
lead when Michael James
found athletic Ray’Nell
Anderson for a 6-yard score
and Kibble was good with the
PAT.
The Chiefs answered with
an aerial touchdown of their
own when Proctor, who faced
heavy pressure at times from
the savage, swarming Blue
Devil defensive front, found
tight end John Garst in the
flats and Garst completed an
18-yard score. Ginop’s boot
made it a 7-7 game.
Then it was bruising full-
back Nik Bevier, who com-
bines Cadillac speed with
pickup truck power, finding a
seam straight ahead behind
the blocking of Elliott and
Colton Hudak and busting
loose for a sudden 64-yard
touchdown.
The Chiefs’ cornerback
Nick Comps then recovered a
fumble on the ensuing kick-
off to give his team great field
position and it appeared the
Chiefs would quickly add to
their lead. But the Blue Devils
showed plenty of passion in
this one and refused to go
down without a fierce fight.
On Cheboygan’s first play
after Comps’ fumble recov-
ery, it was Root of the Sault
making an incredible defen-
sive play, stripping the ball
and motoring 70 yards the
other way.
Instead of Cheboygan tak-
ing a two-touchdown lead,
the visitors from the Sault
turned the tables just that
fast and now they were in
front by a point, 14-13.
The Blue Devils had all the
momentum at that point.
They recovered a surprise
onside kick and sought to
add to their lead just before
the half, moving deep into
Cheboygan territory. But
coach Sturvist’s stubborn
Chiefs’ defense managed to
keep them out of the end
zone. Still, when the buzzer
sounded at Western Avenue
Field, the Chiefs were down
on the scoreboard by a point,
14-13.
“Both teams could have
been ahead at half,” Coon
told a reporter from the Sault
Evening News after the game.
“They could've been up by
two scores, we could've been
up by two scores. That's the
challenge in coaching
because the kids were as low
as a snake's belly.”
At the outset of the second
half, the Blue Devils tried
another onside kick and it
worked again as Jack Seeley
pounced on the ball, giving
the Sault excellent field posi-
tion once again.
The Sault moved the ball
deep into Chief territory
again but somehow the
Chiefs found a way to pre-
vent them from scoring
again.
The Blue Devils had first-
and-goal at the 5 before
Cheboygan did its version of
the Sturvist Stomp. Defensive
tackle Josh McDill, a
rawhide-tough senior three-
year starter in the trenches,
sacked Sault quarterback
James twice to push the ball
back to the 18-yard line. On
fourth down from there,
James connected with the
leaping Anderson but he was
tackled and stopped just
inches short of the goal line.
The good news from the
Cheboygan perspective was
that the Sturvist Stormers did
their job and held. The bad
news was that the Chief
offense was starting at its
own 1-foot line still down by
a point against a swarming,
physical Blue Devil defense.
Cheboygan showed its
mettle, however, as Pearson,
Bevier, Andrew Dixon and
Proctor took turns toting the
ball and finding space
behind the blow-away blocks
of McDill, Elliott, Hudak,
Seth Johnson and Brandon
Orr along with tight ends
Garst and Ginop and senior
Stan Swiderek, who blocked
savagely and looked very
stylish doing so in those dis-
tinctive Cheboygan orange
pants.
Dixon, the little package of
dynamite, capped the mon-
ster drive with a short plunge
to paydirt. Proctor then hit
Pearson for two points and a
21-14 advantage on the
scoreboard.
Anyone who thought the
Blue Devils would be dis-
couraged after giving up a
near 100-yard scoring march
was completely wrong. The
Sault came to fight and did.
The visitors had a chance to
show their mettle and did so,
coming back to score in the
fourth quarter and tie things
again.
The Chiefs, not to be out-
done, moved the ball into
Sault turf on their final drive
of regulation and very nearly
won it at the end but Ginop’s
field-goal attempt just
missed.
That set up the overtime
and its drama.
Bevier was the beast of the
backfield once again, crash-
ing, dashing and bashing his
way to 142 yards of real estate
in 17 carries and his 64-yard
TD gallop. Dixon delivered
for 76 yards in 13 tries with a
TD and the slick Pearson, the
super-charged B.P. factor at
halfback, produced 59 yards
in eight rushing tries in addi-
tion to catching the TD pass
in overtime and also the two-
point conversion toss from
Proctor.
Proctor, showing strong
leadership behind center,
had 21 yards rushing and 28
passing while engineering
the sophisticated wing-T
attack of the Chiefs.
Proctor prowled the field
defensively like a predator
with a growling belly, making
14 stops from his linebacker
post. McDill was McMurder
on the Blue Devils from his
interior line post, mauling
and mashing his way to nine
tackles to go along with his
two critical sacks.
Jamieson Knolton put the
knock on enemy ball carriers
nine times and Zack Schley
zoomed in for seven tackled.
Ginop generated four tackles
with a sack. Hudak ham-
mered out three stops with a
fumble recovery. Comps and
Orr also recovered fumbles.
This Friday, Oct. 12, is
homecoming for the Chiefs
when Benzie comes calling.
In the words of one promi-
nent Chief insider who has
recently returned to writing
her wildly popular weekly
Chief reports: “If you haven’t
been to a game this year,
HOMECOMING would be a
great game to see. Come
check out the new facility
and watch the Chiefs (battle
valiantly to try and) make the
playoffs. We will have cloth
goods for sale (T-shirts,
hooded sweatshirts, hats,
shorts, and old jerseys) under
the tent by the concession
stand. If you are a Cheboygan
alumni and come to the
game, stop by the tent and
get a name tag with your
graduation year on it. Don’t
forget about meeting the
Chiefs after the game.”
The Cheboygan JV team is
currently undefeated with a
record of 6-0-1. The Chiefs
tied the Sault last week even
though the starting halfbacks
and safety and cornerback
were sidelined with injuries.
Damon Proctor Josh McDill Andrew Dixon
Proctor’s TD pass to Pearson, Ginop’s successful PAT are difference in overtime
Chiefs prevail, push to 5-2 mark
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By Mike Dunn
INDIAN RIVER – Inland
Lakes gave the large
Homecoming crowd lots to
cheer about in the second
half of an intense, physical
battle with perennial rival
Pellston on Friday in a Ski
Valley North clash.
The Bulldogs scored two
second-half touchdowns to
break open a tie game and
prevail by a 28-14 score
against the hungry Hornets
of coach Ben Schley, who
badly needed the game to
stoke their playoff hopes.
The Bulldogs of coach Stan
Schramm overcame the
rugged Hornets and also
overcame five turnovers to
ultimately win and push
their record to 3-4 overall and
2-2 in the Ski Valley North.
Pellston, meanwhile, slipped
to 4-3 and 2-2 and now must
win out to make the playoffs.
I-Lakes pounded the ball
between the tackles and gob-
bled up real estate behind
the leg-churning, pad-pop-
ping pushes of seniors Cody
Bonilla, Jordyn Smeltzer and
Shane Bacon.
Bonilla, who possesses the
palomino strides to carry the
ball around the edge and the
bulldozer toughness to ram
the ball up the gut, was the
beast of the backfield in this
one, carrying the ball 23
times and rumbling to a
game-high 145 yards with a
TD on his stat line. Smelzter
smacked and crashed his
way to 78 yards in 12 tries
and scored the go-ahead TD
in the third quarter.
Bacon sizzled and
slammed his way to 48 yards
and scored twice on short
plunges into the end zone,
including the insurance TD
in the fourth quarter to help
the Bulldogs seal the deal,
much to the approval of the
vocal fans in the bleachers.
Christian Wallace con-
tributed 65 yards valuable
yards rushing on 10 tries with
a conversion run.
Coach Schramm credited
three-year starter Sean
Boughner with a blast of a
game in the trenches.
Boughner’s blow-away
blocks as tackle on offense
and his ability to jam the
middle like peanut butter in
a straw on defense helped
the Bulldog cause immense-
ly.
For the Bulldogs defensive-
ly, Smeltzer was in Smack
Mode from his linebacker
post all game long, making
12 stops. Stanley Schramm
struck for nine takedowns
and Boughner blasted to six
tackles. The opportunistic
Bonilla added another inter-
ception to his growing totals
this season.
Even though Pellston lost,
the Hornets are in the midst
of their best season in a num-
ber of years. Just to be in a
position to mouth the word
“playoff” after seven games is
a credit to the efforts of
Schley in his first year at the
helm and determined sen-
iors like “Nitro” Nick Nathan,
Jake Friedenstab, Justin
Price, Baylon Kerr, Travis
Matthews and QB Austin
Wright, who have helped
Pellston to take a long leap
from the basement of the
standings this year.
Nathan tallied on a 6-yard
run in the first half for the
visiting Hornets on Friday
and Price plowed over from 2
yards in the third quarter.
Defensively for the
Hornets, jaw-jarring senior
linebacker Jared Reimann,
who is having a whale of a
season, made a game-high 13
stops. Friedenstab and Price
flew to the football with typi-
cal vigor, making eight tack-
les apiece, and predatory
Kurtis Spencer put the Ka-
Boom on enemy ball carriers
seven times.
Au Gres-Sims 48
Mio 26
AU GRES – When Mio and
Au Gres-Sims met the first
time this season at Mio in a
non-league clash, the
Thunderbolts prevailed 36-
30 in a high-scoring affair.
The rematch on Friday at Au
Gres figured to be a showcase
for the considerable offen-
sive talents of both teams
and that’s just what it turned
out to be.
The Wolverines turned on
the jets in the second half,
scoring four touchdowns in
the third quarter en route to a
wild 48-26 victory over Mio.
Au Gres improved to 4-3 and
3-1 in the North Star League
while the Thunderbolts
slipped to 3-4 and 1-2 in the
league.
Turnovers were killers for
Mio, which lost five fumbles
in the contest on the cool,
rainy night.
Mio still put up some big
numbers in the loss. Junior
QB Brad Rhoads, showing
plenty of grit and poise in the
pocket, hit for 9-of-19
through the air for 200 yards
of air traffic, including a
highlight-reel 63-yard pitch-
and-catch to the fleeting fig-
ure of junior Seth Thomey
and a 50-yard TD strike to
elusive junior Bryson Devers
out of the backfield.
Senior north-south slam-
mer Aaron Wood was oak-
strong at fullback for the
Thunderbolts once again,
crashing and bashing his way
to a team-high 93 yards on 10
carries with a pair of TD gal-
lops, including a 43-yard
burst on a pretty counter-
trap up the gut. The danger-
ous Devers deked and
dashed to 72 yards in 12 car-
ries for the Bolts to go with
his three receptions for 83
yards.
Thomey tucked in two
catches from Rhoads for 74
yards and senior Denny
Kann collected two for 31
yards.
On the defensive side, it
was the Mio Man Eater, Nick
Mangutz, with another sen-
sational showing, making a
whopping 22 tackles. Devers
delivered the takedown 17
times while active Aaron Fox
furnished 12 and junior
Aaron Georgieff took part in
10.
Mio is on the road against
Hale (2-4, 0-2) this Friday in
another league clash.
JV
Mancelona 40, T.C.
Central 8
TRAVERSE CITY – The
young Mancelona Ironmen
of coach Doug Derrer deliv-
ered a big-time victory over
the host Traverse City fresh-
men on Thursday, Oct. 4,
breaking things wide open
with four second-half touch-
downs while securing an
impressive 40-8 triumph.
The Ironmen led 14-8 at
the half before scoring two
times each in the third and
fourth quarters.
QB Cole VanWagoner,
Mancy’s super-charged V.W.
behind center, tallied twice
on short runs to help fuel the
offensive uprising. Halfbacks
Tyler Fults and Chase Wilcox
and fullback C.J. Short
stomped and strode to nearly
400 rushing yards in the con-
test.
Short struck first on a short
run to put the Ironmen
ahead at the 2:27 mark of the
first quarter and VanWagoner
wheeled his way into the end
zone for the conversion and
an 8-0 lead.
T.C. rebounded to score its
only touchdown midway
through the second quarter
when Reagan Cotton tossed 4
yards to Mason Houston and
Zach Mayo ran in for two
points. But it was all
Mancelona after that.
Cole collided with the end
zone on plunges of 4 yards
and 1 yard to score the next
two Ironmen touchdowns.
Wilcox galloped to a 31-yard
score and the flying feet of
Fults carried him to a 68-yard
burst.
Wilcox ended the scoring
with a defensive TD, return-
ing an interception an even
50 yards.
For the game, it was Fults
doing his fast and furious
imitation, flying with the ball
at breakneck speeds as he
generated a whopping 214
rushing yards in 13 carries.
Wilcox also surpassed the
century mark, racking up 112
yards of real estate on 10 tries
while Short slammed his way
to 61 yards in 10 carries and
Cole collected 8 yards in
three tries to go with his two
short TD runs.
On the other side, Brandon
Wilson was B.W. Trouble for
Traverse City, moving to the
ball like a heat-seeking mis-
sile and making 11 stops. The
Ironman Outlaw, Jessey
Janus, had another big day
piling the bodies of T.C. ball
carriers. He made 10 tackles.
Short came up big on
defense, too, making 10 stops
and Wilcox had 10 takedowns
with his interception return
for a TD.
Strong second half lifts I-Lakes
Bulldogs overcome tough Pellston challenge; Mio falls short in shoot-out with
explosive AuGres-Sims
Football Roundup
Week 7:
Cheboygan 28, Sault Ste. Marie 27, OT
Ogemaw Heights 56, Gaylord 6
Mancelona 58, Gaylord St. Mary 14
Grayling 33, Kalkaska 6
Inland Lakes 28, Pellston 14
Johannesburg-Lewiston 56, Onaway 14
AuGres-Sims 48, Mio 26
T.C. West 24, Petoskey 17
Week 8:
Benzie Central (3-4) at Cheboygan (5-2)
T.C. Central (6-1, 4-0) at Gaylord (0-7, 0-5)*
Gaylord St. Mary (0-7, 0-4) at Johannesburg-Lewiston (5-
2, 3-1)*
East Jordan (0-7, 0-4) at Grayling (7-0, 4-0)*
Inland Lakes (3-4, 2-2) at Rogers City (1-6, 1-3)*
Forest Area (1-6, 1-3) at Mancelona (7-0, 4-0)*
Mio (3-4, 1-2) at Hale (2-4, 0-2)*
Onaway (5-2, 2-2) at Central Lake (3-4, 2-2)*
Pellston (4-3, 2-2) at St. Ignace (7-0, 4-0)*
Petoskey (4-3, 2-3) at Alpena (1-6, 1-3)*
* League
FOOTBALL
SCHEDULES
CHEBOYGAN (5-2)
Aug. 23 – GAYLORD 42-7 W
Aug. 30 – MARQUETTE 21-34 L
Sept. 7 – Standish-Sterling 42-7 W
Sept. 14 – LUDINGTON 55-27 W
Sept. 21 – at Petoskey 14-33 L
Sept. 28 – at Alpena 42-14 W
Oct. 5 – SAULT STE. MARIE 28-27 W, OT
Oct. 12 – BENZIE CENTRAL
Oct. 19 – at St. Ignace
GAYLORD (0-7, 0-5)
Aug. 23 – at Cheboygan 7-42 L
Aug. 30 – T.C. ST. FRANCIS 13-28 L
Sept. 8 – at T.C. West* 14-48 L
Sept. 14 – at Cadillac* 6-33 L
Sept. 21 – ALPENA* 21-36 L
Sept. 28 – PETOSKEY* 20-49 L
Oct. 5 – at Ogemaw Heights* 6-56 L
Oct. 12 – T.C. CENTRAL*
Oct. 19 – at St. Johns
* Big North
GAYLORD ST. MARY (0-7, 0-4)
Aug. 24 – HILLMAN 14-27 L
Aug. 31 – PELLSTON 18-31 L
Sept. 7 – Central Lake* 22-34 L
Sept. 14 – ONAWAY* 20-31 L
Sept. 21 – FOREST AREA* 18-22 L
Sept. 28 – at Mio 24-38 L
Oct. 5 – MANCELONA* 14-58 L
Oct. 12 – at Johannesburg-Lewiston*
Oct. 19 – at Atlanta
* Ski Valley South
GRAYLING (7-0, 4-0)
Aug. 23 – at Roscommon 28-20 W
Aug. 30 – HOUGHTON LAKE 47-6 W
Sept. 7 – at Charlevoix* 27-13 W
Sept. 14 – T.C. ST. FRANCIS 28-20 W
Sept. 21 – HARBOR SPRINGS* 35-21 W
Sept. 28 – at Elk Rapids* 41-22 W
Oct. 5 – at Kalkaska* 33-6 W
Oct. 12 – EAST JORDAN*
Oct. 19 – at Boyne City*
* Lake Michigan Conference
INLAND LAKES (3-4, 2-2)
Aug. 24 – at Onaway 0-28 L
Aug. 31 – at Johannesburg-Lewiston* 34-28 W
Sept. 7 – PICKFORD 14-36 L
Sept. 14 – ST. IGNACE* 6-58 L
Sept. 21 – at Rudyard* 38-16 W
Sept. 28 – at Central Lake 14-37 L
Oct. 5 – PELLSTON* 28-14 W
Oct. 12 – at Rogers City*
Oct. 19 – MANCELONA
* Ski Valley North
JOHANNESBURG-
LEWISTON (5-2, 3-1)
Aug. 24 – ATLANTA 28-26 W
Aug. 31 – INLAND LAKES 28-34 L
Sept. 7 – at Mancelona* 0-22 L
Sept. 14 – at Forest Area* 60-8 W
Sept. 21 – CENTRAL LAKE* 22-18 W
Sept. 28 – at Rudyard 51-0 W
Oct. 5 – at Onaway* 56-14 W
Oct. 12 – GAYLORD ST. MARY*
Oct. 19 – PELLSTON
* Ski Valley South
MANCELONA (7-0, 4-0)
Aug. 24 – at Elk Rapids 20-14 W
Aug. 30 – at Rudyard 49-6 W
Sept. 7 – JOBURG-LEWISTON* 22-0 W
Sept. 14 – at Central Lake* 45-6 W
Sept. 21 – ONAWAY* 56-14 W
Sept. 28 – PICKFORD 36-8 W
Oct. 5 – at Gaylord St. Mary* 58-14 W
Oct. 12 – FOREST AREA*
Oct. 19 – at Inland Lakes
* Ski Valley South
MIO (3-4, 1-2)
Aug. 24 – at Whittemore-Prescott 6-57 L
Aug. 31 – Muskegon Heights 18-25 L
Sept. 7 – ATLANTA* 16-46 L
Sept. 14 – AuGRES-SIMS 38-30 W
Sept. 21 – HILLMAN* 14-9 W
Sept. 28 – GAYLORD ST. MARY* 38-24 W
Oct. 5 – at AuGres-Sims* 26-48 L
Oct. 12 – at Hale*
Oct. 19 – ROGERS CITY
* North Star League
ONAWAY (5-2, 2-2)
Aug. 24 – INLAND LAKES 28-0 W
Aug. 30 – at Rogers City 50-12 W
Sept. 7 – FOREST AREA* 41-8 W
Sept. 14 – at Gaylord St. Mary* 31-20 W
Sept. 21 – at Mancelona* 14-56 L
Sept. 28 – at Pellston 29-13 W
Oct. 5 – JOHANNESBURG-LEWISTON* 14-56 L
Oct. 12 – at Central Lake*
Oct. 19 – PICKFORD
* Ski Valley South
PELLSTON (4-3, 2-2)
Aug. 24 – at Forest Area 13-6 W
Aug. 31 – at Gaylord St. Mary 31-18 W
Sept. 7 – ROGERS CITY* 7-6 W
Sept. 14 – RUDYARD* 31-8 W
Sept. 21 – at Pickford* 0-32 L
Sept. 28 – ONAWAY 13-29 L
Oct. 5 – at Inland Lakes* 14-28 L
Oct. 12 – at St. Ignace*
Oct. 19 – at Johannesburg-Lewiston
* Ski Valley North
PETOSKEY (4-3, 2-3)
Aug. 24 – at Sault Ste. Marie 21-0 W
Aug. 31 – OGEMAW HEIGHTS* 34-8 W
Sept. 7 – CADILLAC* 14-44 L
Sept. 14 – at T.C. Central* 0-40 L
Sept. 21 – CHEBOYGAN 33-14 W
Sept. 28 – at Gaylord* 49-20 W
Oct. 5 – T.C. WEST* 17-24 L
Oct. 12 – at Alpena*
Oct. 19 – MENOMINEE
* Big North
GAYLORD – The first-ever
Over the Top 5K Extreme Run
will be held on Saturday, Oct.
20, at Treetops Resort. The
race is set for 10 a.m.
Come on out with your
friends and challenge each
other on this great 5K obsta-
cle mud run and an 800-
meter kids race. Bring the
whole family to get muddy
and have some fun.
It is a race with “OVER THE
TOP” amenities, hoodies,
daycare, Michigan vs.
Michigan State game airing
all around the venue, an
after-race party, great food
and lots of fun.
Visit www.3disciplines.
com for race information,
course map and registration.
The event will benefit the
Gaylord swim team and the
Atlanta band boosters. For
more details, send an e-mail
to [email protected] or
call 231-546-2229.
Over the Top 5K Extreme Run
Race set for Saturday, Oct. 20, at Treetops Resort; 5K obstacle mud run is part
of the fun along with 800-meter kids race
LANSING -- With the bear
hunting season in full swing,
the Department of Natural
Resources reminds success-
ful bear hunters to call ahead
to registration stations to be
sure staff are available to reg-
ister and seal a bear.
There are more than 75
bear-registration stations
open throughout the state for
mandatory bear registration
during the bear hunting sea-
son. However, due to depart-
ment staffing limitations, it is
important for hunters to call
ahead and, in some cases,
make an appointment to reg-
ister a bear if they will be tak-
ing it to a DNR office for reg-
istration.
The list of bear registration
stations is available in the
2012 Bear Hunting Digest,
which is available at DNR
Operations Service Centers
and from license vendors, or
online at
www.michigan.gov/hunting.
Registration stations that
require an appointment are
marked with an asterisk.
The data collected at bear
registration stations is used
to estimate the bear popula-
tion. This data also helps
DNR wildlife staff make rec-
ommendations on hunting
season structure and license
quotas.
DNR asks bear
hunters to call ahead
There are 75 registration stations open
throughout state but staffing is limited
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Cross Country
By Mike Dunn
SAGINAW – Gaylord com-
peted Saturday in the annual
Heritage Invitational cross
country hosted by Saginaw
Heritage and fared well. The
Blue Devil boys had 13 sea-
son-best times and the girls
had 14.
“It was an awesome effort
by all against tough D-1
teams,” said Gaylord coach
Jeff Kalember. “Saginaw
Heritage is currently ranked
seventh in the state in D-1
boys.”
Senior Charlend Howard
earned another top-10 finish
in the meet, taking eighth
place overall in a lung-defy-
ing time of 16:54. Junior Josh
Green had a phenomenal
showing, taking 14th place in
17:11.
Junior Sterling McPherson
was 22nd in 17:38 with soph-
omore Collin Monusko in
26th in 17:42 and senior Ian
Callison rounding out the top
five in 27th in 17:48. Seniors
Nate Fischer (18:03, 30th)
and Chris Ryan (18:32, 39th)
were sixth and seventh for
the Blue Devils.
“Charlend and Nate were
not as fast as I'd have expect-
ed, but its still not the point
in the season where they
need to be fast,” Kalember
reported. “Josh Green, how-
ever, made a HUGE drop in
time for us, giving us a solid
No. 3 runner who can be
below 17:00 at regionals.
Sterling, Ian and Collin all
were well into the 17's, which
is a good sign at this point in
the season.”
Cheboygan junior Max
Pletcher also competed in
the race, taking 42nd overall
in 19:01.
IN THE girls’ race,
Cheboygan’s super sopho-
more Mandy Paull pushed to
a strong sixth-place time in
20:17.
The Gaylord girls, with two
finishers in the top 20, came
in sixth place in the final
team standings. Senior
Katelynn Dreyer, who contin-
ues to drop times and is with-
in 30 seconds of a personal
best, came in a respectable
11th place in 20:43 with jun-
ior Ellen Seidell surging at
the end to drop more than
two minutes from her time at
Ogemaw and take 19th over-
all in 21:16. Kalember said it
was “simply the best race
ever” for the strong-striding
Seidell.
Senior Maria Warren
pushed to a 27th-place time
of 21:55 with sophomore
Grace Porta (22:16, 30th) and
senior Geena Duff (22:27,
32nd) rounding out the top
five followed by freshman
Mallory Marshall (23:21,
42nd) and Noelle Warren
(23:30, 43rd) in sixth and sev-
enth.
IN THE second Big North
Conference jamboree of the
season held Tuesday, Oct. 2,
at Ogemaw Heights, the
Gaylord boys took third and
Petoskey was fifth. In the
girls’ race the Blue Devils
were fifth and the Northmen
seventh.
Charlend Howard was sec-
ond overall for the Gaylord
boys in 16:50 with Nate
Fischer seventh in 17:14 fol-
lowed by Josh Green (17:52,
18th), Sterling McPherson
(18:07, 24th) and Ian Callison
(18:14, 27th).
Junior Mark Smith led
Petoskey with his 14th-place
time of 17:40 followed by
Logan Hensley (17:52, 19th),
Thomas VanSlembrouck
(18:13, 26th), Max Meyerson
(18:36, 31st) and Jacob
Kromm (19:39, 38th).
On the girls’ side, Katelynn
Dryer finished in 21:25 to
take 16th for Gaylord fol-
lowed by Maria Warren
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Cheboygan earns top-10 finish in girls’ race
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T.C. West 24, Petoskey 17
By Mike Dunn
PETOSKEY – It was a loss
and every loss is painful. The
Petoskey Northmen of coach
Kerry VanOrman showed
plenty of heart and fighting
spirit, though, against a
strong, talented Traverse City
West squad on Friday night
before a large Homecoming
crowd.
The Northmen forged a
second-half comeback to tie
the score at 17 before the vis-
iting Titans finally pulled
away to secure a tense 24-17
victory in Big North action.
West improved to 5-2 and 4-1
with the big win. Petoskey
slipped to 4-3 and 2-3 and
now must win out to auto-
matically qualify for a playoff
berth.
The Northmen play at
Alpena this Friday, Oct. 12,
before taking on perennial
gridiron power Menominee
on Friday, Oct. 19, in the final
regular-season game. If
Petoskey beats Alpena (1-6,
1-3), it sets up a very big
showdown with Menominee
at Curtis Field with the play-
offs riding on the outcome
for the Northmen.
Petoskey was hoping to
avoid the must-win scenario
by beating the Titans on
Friday and they came pretty
close.
West controlled play for
much of the first half and
took a 17-3 lead into the lock-
er room. Petoskey’s only
points of the half came from
the educated right leg of sen-
ior placekicker “Lights Out”
Louie Lamberti, who
boomed a 27-yard field goal
through the uprights.
Petoskey, with its back to
the wall in the second half
and its top running back, elu-
sive junior Chase
Ledingham, sidelined for the
game with a hip injury,
showed plenty of grit and
determination.
After gaining less than 100
yards of total offense in the
first half, the Northmen engi-
neered back-to-back scoring
drives of 60-plus yards to
ultimately forge the tie.
Fighting fullback Shea
Whitmore struck twice on
short plunges into the end
zone to cap both drives and
savvy senior QB Quinn
Ameel made some big-time
throws in each of the drives.
In the first drive, Ameel
found Tony DeAgostino on a
critical fourth-down play to
keep the march moving. On
the second drive, Ameel
faked into the line and found
the glue-fingered tight end
Pat Antonides down the field
for a 47-yard hook-up, the
longest play from scrimmage
for either team in the contest.
The point-after try was
blocked after Whitmore’s first
TD plunge, so the Northmen
went for the two-point con-
version following Whitmore’s
second TD and Ameel
showed his poise and athleti-
cism, scrambling around
before finding the cerebral
DeAgostino cutting free in
the end zone for the conver-
sion that locked up the score
at 17.
Give West credit. The
Titans, playing with starting
quarterback Donny Cizek,
responded the way the good
teams do, scoring in the final
minute to regain the lead and
ultimately claim the victory.
West moved 62 yards on its
final drive and the biggest
play was a fourth-and-1 situ-
ation inside Petoskey’s 20-
yard line where Georden
Carter, who was playing in
place of injured starter Grant
Ellison, plowed his way
across the first-down marker.
Carter then capped the drive
with a 2-yard burst with 52
seconds remaining.
Ameel then moved the
Northmen into Titan territo-
ry with his pinpoint passing
as the game clock wound
down but a desperation pass
on the final play of the game
was intercepted by West’s
Tyler Johnson to end it.
Ameel connected on 10-of-
16 aerial attempts for 128
yards, including four hook-
ups with Antonides for 64
yards and four with the dan-
gerous DeAgostino for 60
yards.
The Titans’ defensive front
seven did a great job of cor-
ralling Petoskey’s running
game, keeping Kurt Boucher,
Nick Strobel, Whitmore and
Ameel from breaking free for
big gainers. Boucher ran hard
but ran into Titan defenders
every time he touched the
ball, picking up 34 yards in 13
carries. Whitmore had 30
yards in nine tries and
Strobel banged out 14 yards
in six carries.
Logan Ackerman, a rugged
two-way starter on the O-line
and at linebacker, had an
interception to set up
Lamberti’s second-quarter
field goal and Jordan
Haggerty, another two-way
trench warrior for the
Northmen, recovered a
fourth-quarter fumble that
temporarily derailed West
from pulling ahead.
Ellison motored to 88 yards
in 18 tries for the run-orient-
ed Titans before being forced
to the sidelines and Grant
Balino ran 20 times for 83
yards. Sophomore QB Zach
McGuire, pressed into duty
as the starter, recorded 53
rushing yards in 12 carries
but wasn’t able to complete a
pass against the Northmen.
Forrest Eagle flew to 40 yards
in seven carries as West net-
ted 278 total rushing yards in
62 attempts.
Northmen put up whale of fight
The Petoskey defense lines up to try and stop T.C. West during the fourth quarter
of Friday’s Homecoming game.
photo by Dan LeDingham
photo by Dan LeDingham
Second-half comeback knots score at 17 before visiting Titans pull away in tense BNC battle
The scoreboard tells the tale as Petoskey QB Quinn Ameel looks downfield for a
receiver in the fourth quarter.
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October 6 thru November 10, 2012
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January 5 thru February 10, 2013
Boys & Girls Grades 3 & 4
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Boys & Girls Grades 5 & 6
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Boys & Girls grades Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
These skill classes will be taught by former
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THURSDAY: Proverbs 2:1-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 2 My son, if you will receive my words
And treasure my commandments within you, 2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your
heart to understanding; 3 For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding; 4 If
you seek her as silver And search for her as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will discern the fear
of the Lord And discover the knowledge of God.
FRIDAY: Matthew 6:33 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 33 But seek first His kingdom and His right-
eousness, and all these things will be added to you.
SATURDAY: Proverbs 4:1-4 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 Hear, O sons, the instruction of a
father, And give attention that you may gain understanding, 2 For I give you sound teaching; Do not
abandon my instruction. 3 When I was a son to my father, Tender and the only son in the sight of
my mother, 4 Then he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my com-
mandments and live;
SUNDAY: Acts 3:4-7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 But Peter, along with John, fixed his gaze on
him and said, “Look at us!” 5 And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive some-
thing from them. 6 But Peter said, “I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to
you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk!” 7 And seizing him by the right hand, he
raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.
MONDAY: 1 Timothy 4:12-14 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 12 Let no one look down on your youth-
fulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those
who believe. 13 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and
teaching. 14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through
prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.
TUESDAY: Hebrews 1:13-2:3 New American Standard Bible (NASB)13 But to which of the angels has He ever
said, “Sit at My right hand, Until I make Your enemies A footstool for Your feet”? 14 Are they not
all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? 2
For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift
away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels
proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedi-
ence received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we
neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spo-
ken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those
who heard,
WEDNESDAY: Isaiah 51:4 New American Standard Bible
(NASB) 4 “Pay attention to Me, O My people, And give ear
to Me, O My nation; For a law will go forth from Me, And
I will set My justice for a light of the peoples.
Thoughts on...What are you pursuing as your top
priority??
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
513 Charles Brink Rd. · Gaylord
Rev. Karen Huddelson
Aaron Hotelling, Director of Music
Ecumenical Worship
Sunday Service and
Sunday School
10 a.m. (nursery provided)
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Serving the public for Kiss Carpet
going on 12 years now.
Heath Depue, Mancelona
Family . To raise my children to be
good citizens of the United States
of America.
Becky Rasho, Benzie
My family and to get my business
Sunset Salon up and running.
Heidi Bancroft, Mancelona
Taking both the boys and girls Cross
Country teams to State.
Ron Davis, Mancelona
October 11, 2012 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! • Page 7-B
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Pastor
David
Burney
Alpine Village Baptist Church
Asking about my hunting days brings back good memories of tuning up my
bow, taking care of equipment, talking with friends, and sitting out in the beauti-
ful countryside. Bowhunting for turkey or deer was an enjoying and satisfying
pastime. God gave man supervision over the animals, and responsibly hunting
animals for sport or food is certainly appropriate.
I say memories of hunting, because it has been many years since I donned the
camouflage and stalked the woods. I sold my bow about fifteen years ago; it was
just hanging there in the garage, never used, just like the fishing rods and basket-
ball. I had thought of buying a boat when we moved to Gaylord, and my wife
wisely said “When would you ever use it?” There’s nothing wrong with hunting,
boating, snowmobiling, golfing, or skiing, they have just not been priorities to
me. More important to me are my wife and children, my job, my books, my
church, and my walk with God. We all have only so many hours in the day and
dollars in the bank, and we must decide what will be our priorities in life.
I am saddened to think of how many people’s Bibles are like my bow, once a
valued friend but now no longer used, sitting in a forgotten corner of our home
and of no value to us anymore. Our busy lives tend to push those things that we
don’t prioritize into the unused corners of our lives. Too many people have not
made their walk with God a priority, as the world’s pleasures and pastimes have
overtaken the top spots in our lives. I am happy with the things I have made a
priority in my life, and the things I have given up as well. I wonder how many
people will look back with regret on the blessings they could have received had
their walk with God been a priority.
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Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2003 Honda Accord LX. 4 cyl.
Loaded. Payments as low as $99 a
month. Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody
Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2004 Cadillac DeVille. 4.6L V8, FWD,
automatic, 105k miles, 26 MPG Hwy,
Cashmere, stock # 30940, pre-
owned, Gas miser! 26 MPG Hwy! Web
Special on this hot Sedan. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2004 Chevy Cavalier. 5 speed, 33
MPG. Payments as low as $149 a
month. Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody
Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2004 Ford Taurus. Great MPG in a
mid size car. Payments as low as $99
a month. Petoskey Auto Group,
Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2005 Chevy Cavalier with Street Glow
Lights. Auto, tinted glass, air, cruise,
31 MPG. Payments as low as $149 a
month. Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody
Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2005 Subaru Impreza RS. 4 cyl, auto.
27 mpg. Payments as low as $99 a
month. Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody
Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. 4 door,
Auto, 2.5L, new tires plus 2 new snow
tires, front wheel drive, new brakes,
198K, $4,200, KBB price, $5,500.
Gaylord, 989-239-1483
2007 Buick Lucerne CXL. 3.8L V6,
FWD, automatic, 72k miles, 28 MPG
Hwy, Dark Garnet Metallic, stock #
7269A, pre-owned, CARFAX 1 owner
and buyback guarantee. This is the
vehicle for. $14,888. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2007 Cadillac DTS Luxury I. 4.6L V8,
FWD, automatic, 60k miles, 25 MPG
Hwy, Black Cherry, stock # 6479A,
pre-owned, Beautiful right down to its
almost new tires. Wow! Gets Great
Gas Mileage: 25 MPG. $17,450.
Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861
US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-
2585.
2008 Chevy Aveo. 34 MPG on this
yellow gas saver. Air, CD, one owner,
82K. Payments as low as $149 a
month. Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody
Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
AUTOMOBILES
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS. 6.2L
V8, RWD, automatic, 871 miles, 24
MPG Hwy, Crystal Red Tintcoat, stock
# 31034, pre-owned, Less than 900
miles on this RED HOT Camaro 2SS
with all the goodies. Save $39,988.
Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861
US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-
2585.
2012 Chevrolet Impala LS. 3.6L V6,
FWD, automatic, 27k miles, 30 MPG
Hwy, Gold Mist Metallic, stock #
31013, pre-owned, CARFAX 1 owner
and buyback guarantee... Gets Great
Gas Mileage: 30 MPG Hwy. $17,499.
Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861
US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-
2585.
I BUY CARS! Wrecked or in need of
mechanical repair, 1995 and up.
Gaylord area. 989-732-9362
Rent-to-own vehicles at Tailored
Enterprises in Petoskey. Toll Free
888-774-2264 or 231 347-3332.
www.tailoredenterprises.com. Also,
We have scooters on sale now
BOATS & MARINE
BOAT SHRINKWRAPPING, winterizing
and storage. Parts & Service.
Precision Motor Sports & Marine,
Waters. 989-731-5050
BUSINESS FOR SALE
FLOWER SHOP for Sale, Gaylord,
Michigan. It is time to retire from our
busy shop. Call 989-858-0455.
Serious inquiries only.
CLASSIC AUTO
1976 Mercury Monarch 2 door
coupe. 6 Cylinder, stick shift, power
steering. Good condition. $2,795
OBO. 989-732-7431
CASH FOR OLD CARS. Please don't
send to crusher. Michel's Collision &
Restoration 231-348-7066
FOR SALE: 1940 FORD PICKUP. 231-
348-7066
COMPUTERS & OFFICE
COMPUTER GIVING YOU
HEADACHES? Call Dave the
Computer Doc at 989-731-1408 for
in-your-home or business repair, serv-
ice, upgrades, virus and spyware
removal, training.
WEB SITE HOSTING as low as $4.95
a month. Have your web site hosted
with a local business, not someone
out of state or overseas. Local host-
ing, local service. Go to
www.MittenHosting.com. Safe and
secure. Small or large websites.
FIREWOOD & WOODSTOVE
100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep
your family safe and warm with an
Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central
Boiler. Double L Tack Inc 989-733-
7651
DREFFS FIREWOOD/HARDWOOD.
Split. Call for details 989-732-5878
or 989-858-6485
FIREWOOD, DRY. B. Moeke. 231-
631-9600
FREE ITEMS
HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY?
Free items classified ads run free of
charge in the Weekly Choice. Call
989-732-8160 or e-mail your ad to
[email protected].
FURNITURE
COMPUTER DESK, $5. Couches, end
tables, lamps, TV stands, books,
clothing. Lots of miscellaneous. See
at Strawberry Patch resale store,
downtown Mio. 989-826-1503
FURNITURE
GREAT ROOMS is now wholesaling
mattresses to the public. Prices
begin at $119. 148 W. Main St.
Downtown Gaylord, corner of Main
and N. Court St. www.greatroomsgay-
lord.com. Call 989-748-4849
GARAGE & YARD SALE
Atwood Christian Reformed Church
will be holding its Annual Rummage
Sale on Friday, October 12 from 9 to
6 and Saturday, October 13 from 9 to
2 at the church. Household Goods,
Furniture, Clothes, Produce, Baked
Goods and much more will be
offered. The Church is located on US-
31, 10 miles south of Charlevoix in
Atwood the Adorable. Proceeds will
go toward the church's ministry and
the building fund. Call 599-3290 for
more details.
FREE CLASSIFIED ADS! Post your
Garage Sale for free at
www.MichiganMoneySaver.com. Buy
and sell in Northern Michigan. This
even creates a map to show where
your Garage Sale is located.
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Sell it
with a classified ad, just $2.00 for 10
words. Why bother with a Garage
Sale? Sell it the easy way, in the
Weekly Choice.
GUNS
Cash for Rifles & Shotguns. Also want
old fishing tackle. 989-390-1529
GUN SHOW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER
13, 2012 from 9am to 3 pm, at the
Mio Community Center, 309 9th St.,
Mio, MI. 1 block South and two
blocks East of the M33/M72 stop-
light. (behind Rite-Aid). Admission
$5.00. Children under 12 free when
accompanied by an adult. All Federal,
State and Local Laws apply. Contact
Bud at (989) 335-3195
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
BULL DOZER. Late 40's Cat D/2
dozer. Pony start, runs well, needs
some work. $2,500 obo. 989-370-
3378
HELP WANTED
Advertising Sales – Cheboygan – Part
Time Salesperson. The best candi-
date will be friendly and enjoy helping
local businesses create print adver-
tising to help them reach consumers
throughout Northern Michigan with
our newspapers and associated
products. Work your own schedule.
Good commission rate. Must have
computer, Internet access and
dependable transportation. E-mail
resume to [email protected]
Advertising Sales – Grayling – Part
Time Salesperson. The best candi-
date will be friendly and enjoy helping
local businesses create print adver-
tising to help them reach consumers
throughout Northern Michigan with
our newspapers and associated
products. Work your own schedule.
Good commission rate. Must have
computer, Internet access and
dependable transportation. E-mail
resume to [email protected]
Feature Writer – Grayling/Lewiston/
Mio – Report positive news and write
feature stories. Experienced writer
and photographer a plus. Must have
Digital camera, computer and posi-
tive outlook. E-mail info and samples
to Dave at Office@WeeklyChoice.
com.
HELP WANTED
TRUCK DRIVER. The Otsego County
Road Commission is currently
accepting applications for a full time
Truck Driver. This position will require
a CDL Class A or B with air brakes
endorsement. A copy of the job func-
tions and skills required are available
at the Road Commission office.
Please send applications to the
Otsego County Road Commission,
P.O. Box 537, Gaylord, Michigan
49734-0537 or deliver to the Road
Commission at 669 W. McCoy Road,
Gaylord, Michigan between the hours
of 7:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and 12:30
p.m.-4:00 p.m. Applications will be
accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday,
October 19, 2012. The Otsego
County Road Commission is an equal
opportunity employer.FULL TIME Auto
& Truck Salesperson. Retail sales
experience is helpful and preferred
but we will consider training the right
candidate. Must be honest, hard-
working, outgoing, punctual and
dependable. Must have current,
unrestricted Michigan driver's
license. Includes benefits. Apply in
person. Scheer Motors Chevy, Buick,
Chrysler, Dodge, Ram & Jeep.
Mancelona Public Schools Early
Childhood Programs. Preschool sub-
stitute staff needed. Candidate must
possess an interest in small children
and have some experience. Extensive
Professional Development opportuni-
ties available! For more information,
you may contact Kristin Witt at 231-
587-9021 or email letter of interest,
resume and references to
[email protected]
News Reporter – Boyne City – Attend
and report on local governmental
meetings, school board and local
news reporting. Experienced writer
and photographer a plus. Must have
Digital camera and computer. E-mail
info and samples to Dave at
[email protected].
News Reporter – Boyne Falls –
Attend and report on local govern-
mental meetings, school board and
local news reporting. Experienced
writer and photographer a plus. Must
have Digital camera and computer. E-
mail info and samples to Dave at
[email protected].
News Reporter – Charlevoix – Attend
and report on local governmental
meetings, school board and local
news reporting. Experienced writer
and photographer a plus. Must have
Digital camera and computer. E-mail
info and samples to Dave at
[email protected].
News Reporter – East Jordan –
Attend and report on local govern-
mental meetings, school board and
local news reporting. Experienced
writer and photographer a plus. Must
have Digital camera and computer. E-
mail info and samples to Dave at
[email protected].
SEASONAL HELP WANTED. TRUCK
DRIVER. The Otsego County Road
Commission is currently accepting
applications for a Seasonal Truck
Driver. This position will require a
CDL Class A or B with air brakes
endorsement. This is not a union
position and will be on an as needed
basis consisting of 0 to 40 hours per
week beginning November 2012 for
up to 20 weeks of employment. For
further details, please contact Jerry
Vinecki at (989) 732-5202. Please
send applications to the Otsego
County Road Commission, P.O. Box
537, Gaylord, Michigan 49734-0537
or deliver to the Road Commission at
669 W. McCoy Road, Gaylord,
Michigan between the hours of 7:30
a.m.-12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m.-
4:00 p.m. Applications will be accept-
ed until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October
19, 2012. The Otsego County Road
Commission is an equal opportunity
employer.
Sports Writer – Grayling area –
Sports Reporter to cover local sports.
Independent Contractor position
requires experienced writer and pho-
tographer. Must have Digital SLR
camera, computer and love sports. E-
mail info and samples to Dave at
[email protected].
HOMES FOR RENT
For Rent: 2 bedroom mobile home.
Natural gas heat, washer and drier
and trash pickup included.
$500/month. Call M-F between 11-5.
989-732-4789
HOMES FOR SALE
GAYLORD, 3 bedroom ranch
w/attached 2.5 car garage, 1st floor
laundry, full basement, 1656
Mockingbird Lane, Michaywe, for-
salebyowner.com, 800-843-6963
listing# 23924857 for recorded info,
or 989-619-0384 to make an
appointment, $129,900
NORTHLAND HOMES – We sell
Energy Star homes. Give us a call for
an appointment. 989-370-6058
HOUSEHOLD
GERTA'S DRAPERIES: Everything in
Window Treatments Free estimates
and in home appointments.
Established 1958. Call 989-732-
3340 or visit our showroom at 2281
South Otsego Ave., Gaylord.
MANUFACTURED HOMES
For Rent or Sale on Contract. 3
Bedroom Manufactured home. $500
down, $500 month. Gaylord area
MSHDA approved 989-966-2037
NEW & REPOS: Double-Wides, 16's,
14's. Take anything on trade.
Financing available. A complete line
of parts. www.michiganeast-
sidesales.net. 989-966-2037
MISCELLANEOUS
ALL CLOTHES ONLY $1.00. The
Connection Resale, 121 S. Indiana
Ave, Gaylord. Open Tues - Sat. 10am -
5pm.
COME and check out our selection of
Bent & Dent merchandise. Country
Corners Bulk Food, Kittle Rd, Mio
FREE CLASSIFIED ADS! Sell your
items for free at
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and sell in Northern Michigan. Photo
and text are free. Cars, Homes,
Furniture, Garage sales and more.
LOWEST COST IN MICHIGAN! CLASSI-
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lowest cost for advertising. Place ads
on-line at www.WeeklyChoice.com or
call 989-732-8160. Distributed
weekly from St. Ignace to
Roscommon. Northern Michigan's
best choice for buying and selling.
Salvaged Elm lumber. Remilled to _
of an inch thick. 473 square feet. All
widths. Very pretty, $300. Alanson
area. 231-347-1856
MOTORCYCLES & ATV
WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES
KAWASAKI: Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000,
Z1R, Kawasaki Triples, GT380,
GS400, CB750, (1969-75) Cash
Paid, Nationwide Pickup, 800-772-
1142, 310-721-0726. usa@classi-
crunners.com
MUSIC
ELECTRIC YAMAHA full size piano
with bench. Paid $1,600. Will take
$1,200. 989-732-1326
PIANO LESSONS. Will come to your
home. Gaylord, Grayling, Vanderbilt
area. 989-942-7275
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SEASONAL HELP WANTED
TRUCK DRIVER
The Otsego County Road Commission is currently
accepting applications for a Seasonal Truck Driver. This
position will require a CDL Class A or B with air brakes
endorsement. This is not a union position and will be on an
as needed basis consisting of 0 to 40 hours per week
beginning November 2012 for up to 20 weeks of
employment. For further details, please contact
Jerry Vinecki at (989) 732-5202.
Please send applications to the Otsego County Road
Commission, P.O. Box 537, Gaylord, Michigan
49734-0537 or deliver to the Road Commission at
669 W. McCoy Road, Gaylord, Michigan between the
hours of 7:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday,
October 19, 2012.
The Otsego County Road Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
HELP WANTED
Mancelona Public Schools
Early Childhood Programs
Preschool substitute staff needed.
Candidate must possess an interest in
small children and have some
experience. Extensive Professional
Development opportunities available!
For more information, you may contact
Kristin Witt at 231-587-9021 or email
letter of interest, resume and references
to [email protected]
PRE-ELECTION
PUBLIC
ACCURACY TESTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that PUBLIC LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTS
on the AccuVote Optical Scan Voting machines
will be held on OCTOBER 19, 2012 for
OTSEGO COUNTY in preparation for the
GENERAL ELECTION on
NOVEMBER 6, 2012.
THE CITY OF GAYLORD AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF
OTSEGO COUNTY WILL HOLD THEIR PUBLIC
ACCURACY TESTS BEGINNING AT 11:00 AM AT THE
OTSEGO COUNTY BUILDING, ROOM 100.
BAGLEY TWP. James Szymanski ELMIRATWP. Susan Schaedig
CHARLTON TWP. Ivan Maschke HAYES TWP. Richard Ross
CHESTER TWP. Melissa Szymanski LIVINGSTON TWP. Elizabeth Mench
CORWITH TWP. Debbie Whitman OTSEGO LAKE TWP. Lorraine Markovich
DOVER TWP. Janet Kwapis CITY OF GAYLORD Rebecca Curtis
TRUCK DRIVER
The Otsego County Road Commission is currently
accepting applications for a full time Truck Driver. This
position will require a CDL Class A or B with air brakes
endorsement. A copy of the job functions and skills
required are available at the Road Commission office.
Please send applications to the Otsego County Road
Commission, P.O. Box 537, Gaylord, Michigan
49734-0537 or deliver to the Road Commission at
669 W. McCoy Road, Gaylord, Michigan between the
hours of 7:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday,
October 19, 2012.
The Otsego County Road Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
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WANTS TO purchase minerals and
other oil & gas interests. Send details
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PETS
AKC Collie pups. White, or Sable and
White. $275-$450. Good bloodlines.
989-335-0080
AKC Miniature Schnauzer puppies.
Born 8/12/12. Non-shedding dogs,
hypo-allergenic. Vet approved. Tails
docked, dewclaws, up to date on
dewormings. $600. 989-733-2703
DOG TRAX GROOMING. Downtown
Gaylord, 220 Michigan Ave. Call for
your appointment today, 989-705-
TRAX (8729)
Precious AKC 1 year old male Silkey
Terrier. Shots. Great personality, very
loving. 12 pounds. $500, Gaylord.
989-350-2861
Tiny 4 month old Toy Poodle puppies.
Beautiful Café o’ley color. Shots,
paper trained. Make wonderful lap-
dogs. One male, two females. $450
each. Gaylord. 989-350-2861
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
1993 SCAMP 16’ travel trailer, Fully
equipped, good condition. Can be
pulled with small car. $3,995 OBO.
989-732-7431
Get a $500 Gas Card with the pur-
chase of any R-Pod Travel Trailer in
stock. This super light weight trailer
come equipped with a TV and DVD
player, aerodynamic shape and is
Eco-Constructed. This unit includes
convection microwave oven, two
burners, refrigerator, ac, furnace,
optional screen room awning any
many more. MSRP $18,317.50. Sale
Price - $13,995. Save $4,322 PLUS
Get a $500 Gas Card. Similar
Savings on all R-Pod models in stock.
International RV World, 277
Expressway Court, Gaylord. Phone:
989-448-8700
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
2006 28’ Puma 5th Wheel. Rear
kitchen, sofa, dinette, slide-out,
loaded. $9,995. Petoskey RV, 2215
US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI
49770. Phone 231-347-3200
New 2012 27’ Puma 5th Wheel. Rear
lounge, sofa, dinette, Super Slide-
out. $18,995. Petoskey RV, 2215 US
Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.
Phone 231-347-3200
New 2012 Chaparral Fifth Wheel.
279BHS. 2 slide bunkhouse will
sleep 9 people and has an outside
kitchen. Electric awning, hitch, Serta
mattress upgrade. MSRP -
$37,974.05. Sale Price - $26,995.
Save $10,979. International RV
World, 277 Expressway Court,
Gaylord. Phone: 989-448-8700
New 2013 Catalina 27’ Travel Trailer.
272BH, This travel trailer has bunks
for the little ones, a fully enclosed
master bedroom and ample outdoor
storage. MSRP - $20,283. Sale Price
- $14,995. Save $5,288.
International RV World, 277
Expressway Court, Gaylord. Phone:
989-448-8700
New 2013 Outback 29’ Travel Trailer.
298RE, This floor plan features a
giant rear entertainment center with
LCD TV. Road side slide-out, reclin-
ers, full suite of appliances. Lots of
room. MSRP - $35,690.30. Sale
Price - $28,995. Save $6,695.
International RV World, 277
Expressway Court, Gaylord. Phone:
989-448-8700
New 2013 Silverback 29’ Fifth
Wheel. 29RE. Cathedral ceilings in
the slide-out and huge bay window.
Fully enclosed bath, spacious master
bedroom and lots of underbelly stor-
age. MSRP - $53,816.75. Sale Price -
$38,995. Save $14,821.75.
International RV World, 277
Expressway Court, Gaylord. Phone:
989-448-8700
Pack the Bearings. Keep your RV
rolling smoothly down the road. Keep
rust out. You will be glad you had this
done next spring, $79 (per axle).
Includes Free Brake Inspection. We
service all makes and models. Call
for an appointment today.
International RV World, 277
Expressway Court, Gaylord. Phone:
989-448-8700
Seal the Roof. Keep rain, snow and
ice outside of your RV. As low as
$49.95 (price may vary depending
upon condition of roof). Free
Estimates on arrival. International RV
World, 277 Expressway Court,
Gaylord. Phone: 989-448-8700
Used 1996 Jayco Eagle 23’ Travel
Trailer, 230SL. Walk around queen
bed, fully enclosed bath w/shower
tub, 2 entry doors and lots more.
Sale Price - $3,995. International RV
World, 277 Expressway Court,
Gaylord. Phone: 989-448-8700
Used 2003 Wildcat 27’ Fifth Wheel,
27RK. Rear kitchen, lots of cabinets
& counters. Living room slide, Audio
system and more. Sale Price -
$11,995. International RV World,
277 Expressway Court, Gaylord.
Phone: 989-448-8700
Winterize Your RV before freezing
temperatures arrive. We will install
antifreeze in all lines and inspect
your roof for just
$49.95 (all towables), Motorhomes -
$59.95. International RV World, 277
Expressway Court, Gaylord. Phone:
989-448-8700
SERVICES
BOAT SHRINKWRAPPING, winterizing
and storage. Parts & Service.
Precision Motor Sports & Marine,
Waters. 989-731-5050
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, LIFE
COACHING. Personal and phone serv-
ices available. Call Larry Hoard, BA.
989-842-3982. www.christianlife-
coaching.net
DJ/KARAOKE SERVICE available for
weddings, clubs or parties.
References and information at
www.larryentertainment.com. 989-
732-3933
SERVICES
EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING.
Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Sales and
Service. Quality Workmanship 989-
350-1857
FRED'S TV & APPLIANCE SERVICE. 33
years experience. In home service.
989-732-1403
SNOW REMOVAL
8 FOOT Meyers heavy duty snow plow
with Western controls. $850, best
offer or trade? 989-370-3378
STORAGE
APS Mini-Warehouse of Gaylord has
5x10 units available for just $30 a
month. No long term contract neces-
sary. In town, safe storage. Larger
units also available. Call 989-732-
8160.
BUCK PATH Mini Warehouses start-
ing at $15 month. 989-732-2721 or
989-370-6058
Heated or Cold storage available for
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, 989-
732-0724
SUV
2005 Chevy Equinox. AWD, Air,
cruise, power sunroof, On-Star,
leather, loaded. 23 MPG. Payments
as low as $199 a month. Petoskey
Auto Group, Nobody Sell For Less
2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-
347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
2005 Kia Sorento, AWD. Payments
as low as $99 a month. Petoskey
Auto Group, Nobody Sell For Less
2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-
347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
TRUCKS
1973 CHEVROLET 1 TON with duals,
350 engine, 4 speed. Truck needs
work, $1,500 obo. 989-370-3378
1997 Ford F-150, 4WD, tow pkg.
Payments as low as $199 a month.
Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell For
Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI
231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
2002 Dodge Ram 4x4. Auto, tonneau
cover, short box, bedliner. Nice truck!
Payments as low as $99 a month.
Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell For
Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI
231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
2002 FORD 4WD AT F-250 Super
duty, crew cab, shortbox, diesel,
185,000 miles. $9,800 obo. 989-
848-2561
2003 Chevy Silverado 1500. Auto,
4WD, air, cruise. Payments as low as
$199 a month. Petoskey Auto Group,
Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4 Ext Cab.
Auto, 8 cyl, bedliner. Payments as low
as $99 a month. Petoskey Auto
Group, Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N.
US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
VANS
2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO Conversion
van. Excellent physical and mechani-
cal condition. 74,000 miles. Ready to
travel. $13,400. 231-350-0039,
Bellaire
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. 4 cap-
tains chairs, Stow-N-Go seating. 71K.
Payments as low as $249 a month.
Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell For
Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI
231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
WANTED
WANTED TO RENT. Deer hunting
property for firearm season for 3
experienced hunters. In Otsego &
Crawford County area. Call Gary, 586-
436-1357
Wanted: Baseball, Football,
Basketball and Hockey cards. Before
1972. 231-373-0842
Wanted: Used Cooking Oil. We will
recycle those large containers of
used cooking oil from your deep fryer.
Maxx Garage. 989-732-4789
Wanted: Used motor oil.
Transmission oil and hydraulic oil.
Maxx Garage. 989-732-4789
1349 S. Otsego,
GayIord, MI 49735
(989) 732-2477 www.SmithReaItyGayIord.com
STURGEON RIVER ESTATES!
10 acres and river frontage.
Outstanding building site the great views and
privacy plus, just minutes away from Gaylord
$84,000. MLS #276734
FULLY FURNISHED
Like new complete remodel in 1997. Has R.V. park-
ing with electric and water. Also includes 1/4 share
of lakefront lot with dock on Highland Ave. Fur-
nishings too numerous to list....see inventory.
Move in ready with mower, grill, tools, 2 boats, go
kart, scooter, deck furniture and hot tub.
$109,000. MLS #278640
45’ OF SANDY BEACH
All Sports Otsego Lake!! Super Cute log inte-
rior with cathedral ceiling,Great room,huge
deck and fenced area!2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2
Car garage Call today for your preview!!
$149,000. MLS #278223
BE ONE OF THREE
To enjoy these newly remodeled and furnished
lake front cabins. Sugar sand frontage on an
all sports lake. 2 bedrooms, 2 car garage, and
2 boat docks.Carefree maintenance.
$169,000. MLS #269449
TURN-KEY, MOVE-IN READY
Great Value-newly remodeled 3br, 2bath
home w/ 2-car garage on Bass Lake. Gas
fireplace with river rock hearth in the open
floor plan dining room and family room.
Master suite w/ tub and shower, double
sinks, his and her closets.
$209,000. MLS #273345
HOMESITE IN THE LAKE CLUB
of Hidden Valley. Wooded acreage on private
O’Rourke Lake. 200’ frontage gently sloped to
waters edge.
$300,000. MLS #279669
5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH HOME
Exceptional views of the Lakes golf course as well
as Michaywe Lake. Beautiful woodwork including
built in cabinets, antique fireplace surround,dining
room china cabinet. Game room with wet bar. Full
Finished Lower level with Sauna, Hot Tub and Bar
Area. Over 4400 Sq Ft of Finished living space.
$339,500. MLS #277945
UNBELIEVABLE PRICE
Designer home in Deer Lake Woods. Top line
everything from the efficient mechanical systems
to the custom stained Oak floors, windows and
cabinetry. Marble and Granite touches through-
out. Viking professional gas range and refrigera-
tor. Butler pantry with thermador warming drawer.
$495,000. MLS #275682
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2012 SUV Buyer’s
Guide.
Road & Travel edi-
tors praised the
Journey’s ability to
carry seven passen-
gers without looking
oversized in the process, its class-leading
storage, including the front passenger in-
seat bin and the dual rear seat floor bins,
its interior design and the available class
exclusive built-in rear child booster
seats, as well as the overall driving expe-
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"With so many new innovative SUVs
from which to choose each year, it's
always a challenge for Road & Travel
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said. “The 2012 Dodge Journey was one
of our first and unanimous choices for
being such a family functional, well-built
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Sales of the Dodge Journey are up 42
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cent increase for the month of August,
setting a new all-time sales record, mak-
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the Journey has established a new
monthly or all-time sales record.
“The Dodge Journey continues to gain
momentum in the marketplace, becom-
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U.S., and the ultimate utility infielder,”
said Reid Bigland, President and CEO,
Dodge Brand. “With class-leading stor-
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choice of front- or all-wheel drive, no
other vehicle offers such a combination
of versatility, style and value, starting at
just $18,995."
The Dodge Journey is also a “Best Buy”
according to Consumer Guide magazine
and has been rated an IIHS “Top Safety
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The versatile Dodge Journey crossover
moves into 2013 with new features and
even more value with a starting U.S.
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Dodge Journey offers a premium inte-
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the latest and greatest in vehicle connec-
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on demand, driving only the front
wheels until power to the rear wheels is
needed to maximize fuel efficiency.
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By Jim Akans
Set upon a two-and-a-half acre site embraced by thousands of acres of wooded
State Land, this custom, full-log home is truly a hunter’s paradise. Located just south
of Waters, the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding northern woodlands leading
to and embracing this home is simply breathtaking.
Constructed with solid, full logs, and featuring durable, low maintenance metal
roofing, this home is built to endure the test of time. Even the detached two-and-a-
half car garage is made with full logs and has a metal roof, and the interior of garage is
finished in pine wood. Now that’s an exceptional level of detail.
Exceptional attention to detail is the primary theme inside the main home as well.
The main living area features an open living, dining and kitchen design highlighted
by a two-story cathedral ceiling and anchored by a gorgeous stone Perma Log fire-
place. A custom-built snack bar between the kitchen and main living room has floor
to ceiling posts fashioned from pine tree trunks (you can still see the shape of the
base of the tree near the floor).
Custom woodwork extends throughout this home, including full log exterior walls,
beautiful wood flooring, handmade furniture and cabinetry. The result is an interior
that perfectly mirrors the natural outdoor surroundings.
The main two levels offer approximately 1,320 square feet of living space, and the
full basement has over 900 square feet of additional
space. There is a large bedroom on the main level, and
an open upper level loft that features a bedroom with a
walk-out deck offering stunning views of the State Land
behind the home.
The main level bath is as spacious as most bedrooms
in a typical home. The bath features a huge, jetted tub
and separate walk-in shower. The laundry area is located
in the full basement, which also offers lots of extra stor-
age and work space.
A wide, wrap-around deck extends across the side and
front of the home - the perfect spot for relaxing and
enjoying the natural splendor of the setting. While very
private, there are several other log homes scattered along
the road this home is situated on. All of these homes
have access to a park area that fronts a creek leading to
pristine Bradford Lake.
This one-of-a-kind offering is truly a gorgeous natural
retreat and hunter’s paradise, all at a listing price of just
$199,000.
Call Ed Wohlfeil today for a private showing. (989) 732-
1707 or email [email protected] .
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Office: 989-732-1707 Toll Free: 800-828-9372
1738 S. Otsego Ave., P.O. Box 641 Gaylord, MI 49735
GREAT
TRAIL
GETAWAY
3 Bed, 1 Bath
Cabin with 50
Feet of Ausable
River Frontage.
Surprisingly
Roomy with No
Wasted Space.
Can Easily Sleep
6 or More for
those Weekend
or Week Long Getaways. Completely Furnished. Snowmobile
Trail Out Front Door. River Out Back Door.
$54,500. MLS #277806
A SQUARE
160 ACRES
with Trees, Hills,
Trails,Water,
Grazing Land,A
Pole Building
and a Gorgeous
2 Story Country
Home. Need I
Say More? Okay,
How About 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Master Suite, Hardwood
Floors, Fireplace,Woodburner, Zoned Radiant Heat, Full
Walkout Basement, Huge Deck on One Side of Home, Covered
Wrapped Around Deck on Two Other Sides, Huge Pole Bldg
with 14 Foot Doors for RV Storage. $758,000.
MLS #272584
Nice – Well Maintained
Rentals Available
2 and 3 bedrooms
Call
989-732-1707
INVENTORY
SELLING!
NEED MORE
LISTINGS TO SELL
GIVE US A CALL
TODAY! 732-1707
GREAT SQUARE 10
North of Vanderbilt in Woodland Hills sub. Great Building Site
or Hunting Parcel. $19,900. MLS #281401
NEW PRICE ON THIS GREAT GET AWAY OR
RETIREMENT HOME.
Close to Otsego Lake for Summer FUN! 2 Bed, 1 Bath Move In
Condition BOCA with Full Basement and Attached Garage. New
Roof (Nov 2011), Newer Windows, Furnace, Central Air, Hot
Water Heater. Comes Furnished Too. $39,900.
MLS #276289
MANY
RECENT
UPGRADES
WITH THIS
CONDO
Laminate and
Tile Floors,
Newer Lighting,
Oak Trim, Newer
Slider, Stainless
Steel Appliances,
Newer Washer-
Dryer in Unit
(no sharing with neighbors).All Close to Town and all the
Action. $46,000. MLS #278793
UP NORTH
CABIN APPEAL!
Cozy 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Cabin on Large Lot
with Access to All
Sport Otsego Lake.
Clean, Move In
Condition with Wood
Sided Interior
Appealing to Your Get
Away Nature. Newer 5
Inch Well, Plumbing,
and Septic Field. Recently Upgraded Bathroom and Most
Windows Upgraded as well. Steel Roof and Vinyl Siding for Easy
Maintenance. Shed on Large Concrete Pad Giving You Head
Start on Potential Garage. $54,900. MLS #280198
PEACEFUL
UP
NORTH
Custom
Built 3 Bed,
3 Bath
Home on 10
Wooded
Acres. Private Setting Flourishing with Wildlife (see Elk-
Deer in back yard). New Maple Flooring, Field Stone
Fireplace,T&G Vaulted Ceiling, Built In Appliances,Wet Bar,
Jet Tub, Sauna. Large Deck, Naturally Landscaped, 2 1/2 Car
Attached Garage, Car Port and Additional 24x24 Out
Building. Close to Gaylord, Petoskey, Boyne Falls.
$335,000. MLS #280633
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Featured Home
On the Market
Are You Ready
to Buy a
House?
Compliments of Ed Wohlfiel
Answering these eight ques-
tions will help you decide
Part 1 of 2
The idea of owning your home
is an exciting one, but how do
you know if you’re ready? Before
you take the plunge, answer the
questions below.
What’s your financial situa-
tion?
Having a clear understanding
of your finances is necessary
when you’re considering buying
a home. Prior to speaking with a
real estate agent, you should
make a budget to see how much
you can reasonably afford to
pay. Don’t forget to factor in the
cost of taxes, insurance premi-
ums, maintenance and other
upkeep.
Can you afford even the initial
costs?
Down payment amounts vary
based on the type of loan you’re
offered or if you’re eligible for a
first-time homebuyers’ pro-
gram, but remember that the
more you put down, the lower
your mortgage payments will be.
Other initial costs can be sub-
stantial: loan set-up fees, home
inspections, insurance, property
taxes and other fees will cost you
about 2 to 4 percent of your
home price.
Is your money organized?
Hopefully you’re the kind of
person who balances your
checkbook and understands
where your money goes, but if
you take a more lackadaisical
approach to your finances, you’ll
need to step up your game. Get
organized, check your credit
report and keep building your
savings. Getting your affairs in
order helps you improve your
credit score, qualifying you for
better interest rates, and good
financial records will help you
take full advantage of tax deduc-
tions.
What are your future expens-
es?
Think ahead to the next few
years. Are you making any big
life changes that will hit your
wallet hard? If you’re planning to
have children or start paying
tuition soon, you should factor
that cost into your decision now.
It can become difficult to replace
an aging car or take an expen-
sive vacation once you’re paying
a mortgage.
Next week – 4 more questions.
6644 Destiny Trail, Frederic
Contact; Ed Wohlfeil, Keith Dressel Realty, Gaylord, (989) 732-1707
Custom log home and
setting are a hunter’s
paradise!
Real Estate