Weekly Choice - Section B - August 16, 2012

By Mike Dunn
GAYLORD – The 2012 prep
gridiron season is right
around the corner and the
usual anticipation can be felt
in the air as area teams gear
up for another season of
thrills, hits, highlights, low-
lights and disappointments.
The good teams will be the
ones with the most highlights
and fewest disappointments.
The week-one schedule for
area teams kicks off with two
games on Thursday, August
23. Gaylord, entering its sec-
ond year under head coach
Doug Berkshire, travels north
to Cheboygan to resume
their intense annual rivalry
and Grayling, a perennial
playoff team with a high-
powered, high-octane
offense under the tutelage of
head coach Tim Sanchez,
travels to Roscommon.
Gaylord and Cheboygan
both have much to win for in
the opener.
Gaylord won just two
games last year but one of
them was a low-scoring,
hard-hitting victory at home
over Cheboygan. If the
Chiefs, who play a rugged
independent schedule, had
won that game, they would
have made the playoffs. That
will no doubt be on the
minds of Cheboygan Hall of
Fame head coach Jack Coon
and his troops when they
host the Blue Devils at the
famed Western Avenue Field.
The Blue Devils want to get
the new season off to a posi-
tive start and build on the
foundation laid by Berkshire
and his staff a year ago. What
better way than to go to
Cheboygan and beat the
perennially tough Chiefs on
their home turf?
The games between
Gaylord and Cheboygan have
been bare-knuckle brawls at
times in recent years, often
going to the wire. That seems
especially true of the games
played at Cheboygan. Will
the same happen this year?
Grayling, which finished 9-
2 a year ago, has its sights set
high once again and needs a
victory at the field of scrappy
non-league foe Roscommon
to get the ball rolling in the
right direction. The Vikings
lost some strong talent to
graduation, including All-
State two-way lineman
Griffin Dean and versatile
Riley Zigila along with QB
Zane Tobin, but the cup-
board is by no means bare.
Playmakers such as Justice
Junttila, Ty Jensen, Scott
Parkinson and Tyler
McClanahan are back to fuel
the furious Viking spread
assault.
Week-one games played
on Friday, August 24, feature
Hillman at Gaylord St. Mary;
Inland Lakes at Onaway in a
key early-season clash for
two teams aspiring to make
the playoffs; Atlanta at
Johannesburg-Lewi ston;
Mancelona at Elk Rapids;
Mio at Whittemore-Prescott;
Pellston at Forest Area; and
Petoskey at Sault Ste. Marie.
Mancelona, the defending
Ski Valley champion, plays at
the field of Class B Elk Rapids
in a clash of non-league foes.
Last year, the Ironmen man-
handled the bigger Elks at
home. They will try to repeat
the feat this year but it will no
doubt be more of a challenge
playing at Elk Rapids.
Mio faces a tough chal-
lenge at Whittemore-
Prescott. The Thunderbolts
of coach Jim Gendernalik
feature a rugged, blue-collar
style of play with an accent
on toughness and hard hit-
ting. Whittemore-Prescott
defeated Mio by a point a
year ago in the season open-
er at Mio and both teams
went on to the playoffs. The
Thunderbolts would like to
return the favor this time
around and give themselves
a strong jumping off point in
the bid for another postsea-
son berth.
Johannesburg-Lewiston QB Alex Payne returns to
engineer the Cardinals’ complex ground assault.
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Season gets
underway next week
Grayling plays at Roscommon
and Gaylord at Cheboygan as
gridiron campaign kicks off on
Thursday, Aug. 23
Grayling flier Scott Parkinson returns for his third year
as receiver in the Vikings’ wide-open offense.
Petoskey
senior
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Lamberti
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Northmen
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Mancelona coach Dan Derrer will be giving sideline instructions once again to QB
Kyle Schepperley in 2012.
CHEBOYGAN
Last year: 5-4 • Coach: Jack Coon
Aug. 23 – GAYLORD
Aug. 30 – MARQUETTE
Sept. 7 – at Standish-Sterling
Sept. 14 – LUDINGTON
Sept. 21 – at Petoskey
Sept. 28 – at Alpena
Oct. 5 – SAULT STE. MARIE
Oct. 12 – BENZIE CENTRAL
Oct. 19 – at St. Ignace
GAYLORD
Last year: 2-7
Coach: Doug Berkshire
Aug. 23 – at Cheboygan
Aug. 30 – T.C. ST. FRANCIS
Sept. 8 – at T.C. West, 1 p.m.*
Sept. 14 – at Cadillac*
Sept. 21 – ALPENA*
Sept. 28 – PETOSKEY*
Oct. 5 – at Ogemaw Heights*
Oct. 12 – T.C. CENTRAL*
Oct. 19 – at St. Johns
* Big North
GAYLORD ST. MARY
Last year: 1-8
Coach: Denny Youngedyke
Aug. 24 – HILLMAN
Aug. 31 – PELLSTON
Sept. 7 – at Central Lake*
Sept. 14 – ONAWAY*
Sept. 21 – FOREST AREA*
Sept. 28 – at Mio
Oct. 5 – MANCELONA*
Oct. 12 – at Johannesburg-Lewiston*
Oct. 19 – at Atlanta
* Ski Valley South
GRAYLING
Last year: 9-2 • Coach: Tim Sanchez
Aug. 23 – at Roscommon
Aug. 30 – HOUGHTON LAKE
Sept. 7 – CHARLEVOIX*
Sept. 14 – T.C. ST. FRANCIS
Sept. 21 – HARBOR SPRINGS*
Sept. 28 – at Elk Rapids*
Oct. 5 – at Kalkaska*
Oct. 12 – EAST JORDAN*
Oct. 19 – at Boyne City*
* Lake Michigan Conference
INLAND LAKES
Last year: 4-5 • Coach: Stan Schramm
Aug. 24 – at Onaway
Aug. 31 – at Johannesburg-Lewiston
Sept. 7 – PICKFORD*
Sept. 14 – ST. IGNACE*
Sept. 21 – at Rudyard*
Sept. 28 – at Central Lake
Oct. 5 – PELLSTON*
Oct. 12 – at Rogers City*
Oct. 19 – MANCELONA
* Ski Valley North
JOHANNESBURG-LEWISTON
Last year: 8-2 • Coach: John Bush
Aug. 24 – ATLANTA
Aug. 31 – INLAND LAKES
Sept. 7 – at Mancelona*
Sept. 14 – at Forest Area*
Sept. 21 – CENTRAL LAKE*
Sept. 28 – at Rudyard
Oct. 5 – at Onaway*
Oct. 12 – GAYLORD ST. MARY*
Oct. 19 – PELLSTON
* Ski Valley South
MANCELONA
Last year: 10-1
Coach: Dan “Boo” Derrer
Aug. 24 – at Elk Rapids
Aug. 30 – at Rudyard
Sept. 7 – JOHANNESBURG-LEWISTON*
Sept. 14 – at Central Lake*
Sept. 21 – ONAWAY*
Sept. 28 – PICKFORD
Oct. 5 – at Gaylord St. Mary*
Oct. 12 – FOREST AREA*
Oct. 19 – at Inland Lakes
* Ski Valley South
MIO
Last year: 7-3
Coach: Jim Gendernalik
Aug. 24 – at Whittemore-Prescott
Aug. 31 – Open
Sept. 7 – ATLANTA*
Sept. 14 – AuGRES-SIMS
Sept. 21 – HILLMAN*
Sept. 28 – GAYLORD ST. MARY*
Oct. 5 – at AuGRES-SIMS*
Oct. 12 – at Hale*
Oct. 19 – ROGERS CITY
* North Star League
ONAWAY
Last year: 5-4 • Coach: Brian Whitsitt
Aug. 24 – INLAND LAKES
Aug. 30 – at Rogers City
Sept. 7 – FOREST AREA*
Sept. 14 – at Gaylord St. Mary*
Sept. 21 – at Mancelona*
Sept. 28 – at Pellston
Oct. 5 – JOHANNESBURG-LEWISTON*
Oct. 12 – at Central Lake*
Oct. 19 – PICKFORD
* Ski Valley South
PELLSTON
Last year: 1-8 • Coach: Bob Schley
Aug. 24 – at Forest Area
Aug. 31 – at Gaylord St. Mary
Sept. 7 – ROGERS CITY*
Sept. 14 – RUDYARD*
Sept. 21 – at Pickford*
Sept. 28 -- ONAWAY
Oct. 5 – at Inland Lakes*
Oct. 12 – at St. Ignace*
Oct. 19 – at Johannesburg-Lewiston
* Ski Valley North
PETOSKEY
Last year: 9-2
Coach: Kerry VanOrman
Aug. 24 – at Sault Ste. Marie
Aug. 31 – OGEMAW HEIGHTS*
Sept. 7 – CADILLAC*
Sept. 14 – at T.C. Central*
Sept. 21 – CHEBOYGAN
Sept. 28 – at Gaylord*
Oct. 5 – T.C. West*
Oct. 12 – at Alpena*
Oct. 19 – MENOMINEE
* Big North
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DNR recommends daily possession limit stay
at five in Upper Peninsula; NRC to make final
decision on Oct. 11
The Department of Natural
Resources' Fisheries Division
announced today that after
internal and external
reviews, it is recommending
the brook trout daily posses-
sion limit for the Upper
Peninsula remain at its cur-
rent level of five.
In 2000, the daily posses-
sion limit for brook trout in
most Michigan streams was
reduced from 10 fish to five
fish. Since that time anglers
have asked the DNR's
Fisheries Division to consid-
er reinstating the 10 fish daily
possession limit for brook
trout on Upper Peninsula
streams.
Fisheries Division staff
conducted an internal review
on this issue in 2011 and after
that solicited broad public
input regarding the proposed
regulation change via an
online and telephone survey.
The survey was open from
March 26 through May 28,
2012 and received more than
1,400 responses. This was the
highest response rate
Fisheries Division had ever
seen in regards to a regula-
tion issue.
Due to the results of that
survey, and based on addi-
tional feedback gathered
through letters, constituent
meetings, and other meth-
ods, it has been recommend-
ed the daily possession limit
for brook trout not be raised
to 10 fish at this time for the
following reasons:
(1) There are no biological
benefits and some slight bio-
logical risks with raising the
daily possession limit.
(2) Based on the results of
the public survey and his-
toric creel data, it appears
raising the daily possession
limit would benefit a relative-
ly small percentage of the
angling population.
(3) Nearly twice as many
anglers opposed the posses-
sion limit increase compared
to those who supported the
change. Given that there is
no biological need to
increase the daily possession
limit, it is not prudent to
establish a regulation that
does not have a significant
margin of support from the
angling public.
Public input regarding this
recommendation can be pro-
vided at the Natural
Resources Commission
meeting in Lansing on
Thursday, Sept. 13. The final
decision regarding the brook
trout possession limit for the
Upper Peninsula will then be
announced at the Natural
Resources Commission
meeting in Ontonagon on
Thursday, Oct. 11.
For additional information
on how this recommenda-
tion was developed, includ-
ing full data from the public
survey, please read the Brook
Trout Daily Possession Limit
Statewide Opinion Survey
Review available at
www.michigan.gov/fishing.
U.P. brook trout limit to remain?
Football
In second year under YoungeDyke, numbers are
decent and several underclassmen are returning
By Mike Dunn
GAYLORD – It’s been a
tough stretch lately for the
Gaylord St. Mary football
team. After being among the
most successful programs in
the state between 1999 and
2003 with two berths in the
Division 8 state champi-
onship game, and posting
winning records every year
between 1999 and 2009, the
Snowbirds finally hit the wall.
They went winless in 2010
and posted a 1-9 mark last
year.
The gridiron struggles did
not reflect on the coaching at
the school at all but rather
the reality of declining
enrollment and the increas-
ing challenge of fielding a
varsity squad each year with
many game-but-inexperi-
enced underclassmen as part
of the roster.
This is Denny
YoungeDyke’s second year at
the helm of the storied
Snowbird program and he is
tentatively optimistic going
into the 2012 campaign.
St. Mary was greener than
the tropical rain forest a year
ago with four freshmen
starters among other under-
classmen. The good news is
that those young guys gained
experience last year and
they’ve bulked up big time
during the off-season. Last
year’s freshmen are this year’s
grizzled sophomores with 15
to 20 extra pounds of muscle
and a few inches of height
added on for good measure.
That’s something that has
YoundeDyke smiling as his
team prepares for the grid-
iron wars that kick off next
week. And YoungeDyke is
also quite pleased that there
are 23 faces on the 2012 ros-
ter, a larger figure than a year
ago.
“We look better than we
did a year ago at this time,”
YoungeDyke said on Tuesday
morning. “We have 23 kids
out for football, which is real-
ly good for us. And the 130-
pound freshmen of a year
ago are now 170-pound
sophomores with experi-
ence.”
YoungeDyke commended
his players for working hard
in the off-season.
“We consistently had 12 to
15 guys in the weight room in
the off-season and it shows,”
he said. “We’re a lot bigger
overall than we were a year
ago.”
YoungeDyke, who was a
successful head coach at
Central Lake from 1982-97,
believes the Snowbirds will
be able to score points this
season.
Rangy junior Charles
Strehl (6-4, 185) takes over at
the quarterback position.
He’s a good athlete and a
great kid with the ability to
throw lasers. He will engineer
an double-wing offensive
scheme out of the pistol for-
mation and he’ll have a solid
core of runners lining up
behind him.
Rawhide-tough senior
Nick Lochinski (5-10, 170),
who played tight end last
year, will man the key full-
back spot while speed burn-
ers Nick Harrington (5-10,
155) and Cameron Juniak (5-
10, 180) will line up at wings.
“We’ll use some deception
and try to play to our
strengths,” YoungeDyke said.
Another key returnee is
senior Matt Spyhalski (5-10,
160) at receiver. Spyhalski is a
sure-handed playmaker and
a leader who will do whatev-
er it takes to help the team,
YoungeDyke said.
Anders Marquard (5-10,
160), one of the returning
freshmen from a year ago,
returns to play receiver
opposite Spyhalski and car-
ries the quick-strike threat.
The line is young but has
decent size. Junior Brendan
Nowicki (6-0, 235) and trans-
fer Steven Hare (6-4, 312)
man the guard posts with
senior Cam Switalski (6-0,
180) and sophomore Orion
Beningo (6-3, 180) as return-
ing starters at tackles and
rugged Willie Canfield (5-9,
210), a junior, returning at
center.
YoungeDyke’s biggest con-
cern going into the season is
how quickly and how well the
defense develops. If the
Snowbirds can score some
points they need to be able to
keep the opponent from
scoring to be successful.
Some of the key returnees
on defense include
Harrington and Spyhalski at
corners, “Lock-and-Load”
Lochinski at inside line-
backer, Switalski at defense
end and Beningo at nose
guard.
“I’m hoping our defense
can be a lot tougher this
year,” YoungeDyke said. “We
want to be more competitive
and be in the mix and, to do
that, we have to be a lot
stronger on defense. We’re
working hard at that (in the
preseason practices). We
should be able to move the
ball OK but we have to be
able to stop people.”
St. Mary is in the Ski Valley
South this season along with
three-time defending Ski
Valley champion Mancelona,
Johannesburg-Lewi ston,
Forest Area, Onaway and
Central Lake.
The Snowbirds open the
season on Friday, August 24,
with a non-league clash
against perennial playoff
contender Hillman and
remain at home on Friday,
August 31, against Pellston.
Other non-league foes
include another perennially
strong foe, Mio, on the road
on Oct. 5, and the regular-
season finale, also on the
road, against Atlanta.
Here is the 2012 schedule:
Aug. 24 – HILLMAN
Aug. 31 – PELLSTON
Sept. 7 – at Central Lake*
Sept. 14 – ONAWAY*
Sept. 21 – FOREST AREA*
Sept. 28 – at Mio
Oct. 5 – MANCELONA*
Oct. 12 – at Johannesburg-
Lewiston*
Oct. 19 – at Atlanta
* Ski Valley South
Snowbirds look to move forward
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Softball
ONAWAY – Opponents of
the Kellogg Community
College softball team will
definitely be seeing red in the
next few seasons. That is
“red” in the figurative sense
as two smashing sluggers
from the red-clad Cardinals
of perennial prep power-
house Onaway will be fea-
tured in the potent Bruins’
lineup.
Last week we reported that
sweet-swinging Cardinal
outfielder Sammie Freel had
signed with Kellogg, which is
located in Battle Creek. We
learned later that hard-swat-
ting first baseman Molly
Cleaver, the MASH Queen of
the Cardinals, had also
signed to play for the Bruins
back in June.
Molly lost 14 balls over the
fence the past two seasons,
some in spectacular fashion.
There are a few balls Molly
put into orbit that some say
still haven’t come down yet.
Molly, who followed in the
footsteps of home-run slug-
ging older sister Danielle
Cleaver at Onaway, hit near
the .400 mark the past two
seasons with 54 RBIs.
Molly and Sammie both
played four years for Onaway
varsity coach Jodi Brewbaker
and both contributed much
to the team’s fortunes,
including the 2010 run to the
Division 4 state champi-
onship game.
Molly, like Sammie, earned
several awards. In addition to
All-Conference, All-District
and All-Region recognition in
multiple seasons, Molly was
also a two-time member of
the Top Choice All-Area
Dream Team at first base and
she made the second team
roster as a sophomore as
well.
Cleaver and Freel will be
playing for longtime KCC
coach Russ Bortell. The
Bruins finished 16-29 a year
ago and 9-23 in the very com-
petitive Michigan
Community College Athletic
Assocation.
Cleaver also signs
with Kellogg
Onaway queen of clout to play first base for KCC; Molly signed in
June and was joined recently by teammate Freel
LANSING -- Foresters from
the Department of Natural
Resources and Michigan
Technological University are
examining more than 30,000
acres of state forest land for
signs of emerald ash borer
(EAB) and beech bark disease
(BBD). The process of har-
vesting ash and beech from
identified areas is ongoing in
an attempt to recover timber
value before the resources
are killed by the two exotic
forest pests.
EAB and BBD are killing
ash and beech in hardwood
forests throughout the state.
Each pest is specific to its
host, only killing that partic-
ular tree species.
The work is funded in part
by federal grants from the
Great Lakes Restoration
Initiative and the Pest and
Disease Revolving Loan
Fund, and are administered
by the USDA Forest Service’s
State and Private Forestry,
Forest Health Program.
Since the discovery of BBD
in 2000, and EAB in 2002,
millions of beech and ash in
the state have been killed.
BBD feeds on the sapwood of
beech trees creating feeding
scars that are used by a fun-
gus to invade the sapwood,
killing the tree. In addition to
its timber values, beech is an
important mast, or nut, pro-
ducer for wildlife. EAB is a
beetle that feeds in the sap-
wood of ash trees, killing
them.
Despite some evident mor-
tality, current surveys indi-
cate that many forests in the
Upper and northern Lower
peninsulas have not yet been
impacted. Foresters are iden-
tifying areas with greater
densities of higher-quality
beech and ash and targeting
them for harvest prior to
infestation, or within a year
following infestation.
“We are using criteria
including proximity to the
nearest infested site, infesta-
tion, size, density and quality
of trees, and accessibility, in
order to prioritize which
areas need attention,” said
Bill O’Neill, chief of the
DNR’s Forest Resources
Division, who also serves as
state forester. “Considering
other factors important to
maintaining healthy forests,
harvests are being scheduled
to remove the beech and ash
and regenerate the stand to a
desired, productive species
mix. The goal is not to
remove all beech or ash, but
to reduce them to a level that
the mortality will not signifi-
cantly impact the quality of
the remaining trees or the
productivity of the forest.”
The ash and beech har-
vests are conducted in con-
sultation with DNR wildlife
biologists and other resource
professionals who review
timber sales for their impact
on forest value.
In addition to the harvests,
a part of the federal funds
can be used to write forest
management plans on pri-
vate lands that have ash as a
component of their forests.
For further information on
this program, please contact
the DNR’s forest stewardship
coordinator Shawna Meyer
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Trees are cut down every day
in Michigan, but not all of
them have the rich history of
a sugar maple that was
removed from Rapid River
Township in Kalkaska County
on Tuesday of last week.
According to Department of
Natural Resources foresters
who examined the rings of
this particular tree -- an orig-
inal "witness tree" from the
1850 resurvey of northern
Michigan -- the tree is
believed to have been more
than 200 years old.
Witness trees serve as ref-
erence points, or accessories,
used to locate land corners in
surveying. In rural areas,
trees are often used as wit-
nesses. This tree, which died
last year, was originally
marked by a U.S. govern-
ment surveyor named Lucius
Lyon on Sept. 26, 1850. Lyon
served as Michigan surveyor
general from 1845 to 1850.
The tree was 10 inches in
diameter at the time of that
marking, and was 36 inches
in diameter when it was cut
down.
“There are very few of
these original witness trees
left in Michigan today,” said
Jerry Grieve, a land use
forester with the DNR’s
Forest Resources Division. “A
lot of people have put a lot of
care into the salvage effort of
this significant tree. We’re
very fortunate that its impor-
tance won’t be lost simply
because it’s no longer in the
forest. Preservation plans are
underway to keep this tree
and its history available to
the public.”
The tree was originally
identified as being in poor
health in 2010. Since then,
the DNR had been keeping
an eye on it and making
plans for the best way to sal-
vage it.
DNR staff from the Forest
Resources and Parks and
Recreation divisions, and
members of the Northern
Chapter of the Michigan
Society of Professional
Surveyors (MSPS) joined
Great Lakes Energy, which
volunteered its time and a
Trees Inc. crew, to help with
the removal of the tree.
To prepare it for cutting,
MSPS and DNR representa-
tives dug around the tree to
provide more space for a cut
to be made as close to the
base as possible. The close
cut helped to salvage more of
the tree to be used in dis-
plays. A portion of the sugar
maple will be on display at
the Michigan Forest Visitor
Center at Hartwick Pines
State Park in Grayling, and
the display may also rotate to
other state parks. Michigan
State University’s
Department of Forestry also
expressed interest in getting
cuts of the tree for its own
exhibit.
To learn more about the
salvage of this historic wit-
ness tree, contact Jerry
Grieve at 231-258-2711 ext.
6549. For more information
about the Michigan Forest
Visitor Center at Hartwick
Pines State Park, visit
www.michigan.gov/hartwick
pines.
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couRtesy oF DNR
This sugar maple tree, which died last year, is believed to be an original witness
tree used in the 1850 resurvey of northern Michigan.
couRtesy oF DNR
DNR forest fire officer Steve Cameron uses a chain saw to cut the base of the
witness tree Tuesday in Kalkaska County.
couRtesy oF DNR
Jerry Grieve, a DNR land use forester, examines the stump of the witness tree.
After counting the sugar maple’s rings, Grieve estimates the tree to have been
200-plus years old.
Kalkaska County ‘witness tree’ cut down
Tree was more than 200 years old and served
as landmark in 1850 survey of northern
Michigan
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on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the
park, 4490 Beach Road in
Cheboygan (Cheboygan
County). Registration begins
at 8 a.m. at the park head-
quarters. The race will begin
at 9 a.m. at the day use beach
area.
The adventure/sprint
triathlon will involve kayak-
ing two miles, biking eight
and one-half miles, and run-
ning four and one-half miles.
A portion of the running sec-
tion is located on the beach
and crosses Little Billy Elliot
Creek. Participants should
expect to get their feet wet
near the end of the competi-
tion.
"You don't need to be an
athlete to come out to the
park on race day," said
Cheboygan State Park super-
visor Paul Koszegi. "The day
use area is an excellent loca-
tion for spectators to watch
the start and finish of the
race, cheer on the competi-
tors, or just have a picnic and
enjoy the outdoors."
The entry fee for the com-
petition is $35 per athlete, or
$45 per team of two to three
athletes. Everyone is wel-
come to participate, but the
target age group is 16 years
old and older. All proceeds
will go to support this event
and future events at
Cheboygan State Park. T-
shirts will be provided for
those who pre-register by
Aug. 23 by calling 231-627-
2811.
For more information
about this event, accessibili-
ty, or for persons needing
accommodations to attend
this event, contact Koszegi,
231-627-2811. For details on
Cheboygan State Park, visit:
www.michigan.gov/cheboy-
gan.
Camping reservations can
be made online at www.mid-
nrreservations.com or by
calling the DNR's Central
Reservation System, 1-800-
447-2757.
More outdoor fun and
exercise is available through
the DNR's Recreation 101
program, which provides
expert instruction to bud-
ding outdoor enthusiasts by
offering free, hands-on train-
ing in over 100 different
activities. Learn about partic-
ipating or becoming an
instructor, at www.michi-
gan.gov/rec101. The DNR
also offers ongoing nature
programming; check out the
schedule at
www.michigan.gov/nature-
programs.
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Aug. 25, with registration at 8 a.m.
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Peninsula Fishing
Report
Cheboygan: Is still produc-
ing Chinook salmon includ-
ing an 18 pound fish that was
recently harvested. Anglers
are using a variety of spoons
with silver or green flashers
and flies. Good spoons colors
were blue, green and yellow
or white with a blue nose. In
Hammond Bay, anglers are
trolling 20 to 30 feet down in
90 feet of water off Nine Mile
Point for salmon, steelhead
and lake trout. Salmon were
caught 25 to 40 feet down in
100 to 120 feet of water off
the Biological Station.
Cheboygan River: Small
boat and shore anglers are
catching smallmouth bass,
freshwater drum, rock bass,
crappie and northern pike.
Rogers City: Fishing was
difficult with east winds and
cold water one day or gale
force winds out of the north-
west the next. If anglers can
get out right after the east
winds they will catch fish. Try
all through the water column
in 40 to 120 feet of water. The
fish seem scattered but the
good news is a lot of baitfish
have moved in. Anglers
caught chinook, steelhead,
lake trout and the occasional
Atlantic, brown trout or wall-
eye off Forty Mile Point, Swan
Bay, the "Hump" or the
Calcite breakwall. Good col-
ors were green, blue, black
and white, orange and white,
purple, bloody nose or any-
thing that glows early or late.
Presque Isle: Fish straight
out, south towards Stoneport
or north to the two light-
houses. Chinook were caught
deeper near cold water.
Rockport: Is producing
lake trout, steelhead, pink
and chinook salmon when
trolling spoons near Middle
Island and Stoneport.
Walleye were caught on
crank baits or crawler har-
nesses off Stoneport, False
Presque Isle, and Middle
Island. Pier anglers caught
smallmouth bass when using
worms.
Alpena: Anglers caught a
few yellow perch, rock bass
and catfish in the marina.
Those heading out in boats
caught smallmouth bass in
the Thunder Bay when cast-
ing crank baits and a few
walleye were caught near
North Shore.
Thunder Bay River:
Smallmouth bass and rock
bass are being caught by
shore anglers up near the 9th
Street Bridge. Worms and
artificial leeches did the trick.
Harrisville: Lake trout are
60 to 70 feet down in 80 to 90
feet of water. They are hitting
downriggers and dipsey's
with spoons, spin-glows and
body baits. Steelhead were
caught in 60 to 80 feet of
water but higher in the water
column. Orange and purple
were good colors. Salmon
were caught in the same
depths as the lake trout and
were hitting anything green,
white or chrome colored.
Oscoda: Is producing a
mixed bag of fish. Lake trout
were first followed by steel-
head and the occasional
salmon. Lake trout were
caught in 80 to 100 feet of
water with spoons, spin-
glows and cut bait. Steelhead
and brown trout were caught
in 60 to 80 feet of water with
anything orange. Salmon
were hitting on green or dark
colors. Those targeting steel-
head picked up a few walleye
on small spoons.
Higgins Lake: Is still good
for rock bass throughout the
lake. This is a good fishery for
kids. Lake trout and a few
whitefish have been caught
by those trolling cowbells,
body baits and spoons or jig-
ging with sandkickers, cast
masters or Swedish pimples.
Perch have been caught in
water 60 feet or deeper.
Smallmouth bass were hit-
ting around Treasure Island
and along the drop-offs.
Houghton Lake: Walleye
are being caught along the
weed beds in 8 to 12 feet of
water. Bluegills and other
panfish were also caught
near the weed beds in 6 to 8
feet of water.
Northwest Lower
Peninsula Fishing
Report
Harbor Springs: Was slow
with only smallmouth bass
caught near Harbor Point.
Petoskey: Salmon were
caught straight out from the
launch and in Bay Harbor 65
to 85 feet down in 100 to 165
feet of water. Pier anglers
caught sub-legal smallmouth
bass along with some nice
rock bass.
Bear River: More anglers
are waiting to catch that first
salmon. Most are using flies
or spawn. A steelhead was
caught at the mouth near the
"Bobber Hole."
Charlevoix: Catch rates for
salmon were hit-or-miss.
Anglers are fishing 45 to 120
feet down in waters 100 to
over 300 feet deep off North
Point and "The Can." Lake
trout were caught 100 feet
down. Pier anglers caught
some nice smallmouth bass
when using leeches. Walleye
were hitting on crawlers in
the early evening.
Lake Charlevoix: Had
reports of walleye and some
nice smallmouth bass being
caught in Oyster Bay.
Crawlers worked best.
Traverse City: Boats caught
chinook and lake trout. Most
of the salmon anglers were
running 40 to 90 feet down
although depths up to 160
feet were reported. Spoons
and flies work best.
Smallmouth bass were
caught in 15 to 45 feet of
water.
Elk River: Those using live
bait are catching smallmouth
bass and rock bass. Most of
the smallmouth were run-
ning small.
Upper Peninsula
Fishing Report
Detour: Is producing a few
chinook salmon for those
trolling orange and gold
spoons 65 feet down in 80
feet of water along the west
shore of Drummond Island.
Lake trout were caught two
to three miles south of the
lighthouse in 90 feet of water.
Try purple spoons 65 feet
down in 90 feet of water.
Swedes Point just north of
Detour Village is producing
some walleye for those
trolling bottom bouncers
and crawler harnesses with
purple and gold spinners.
Late evenings were best. Boat
anglers around the island
need to watch for rocks and
sand bars.
Cedarville and Hessel:
Perch fishing continues to
pick up. Musky Bay and
Cedarville Bay are the hot
spots. Anglers are also target-
ing northern pike when still-
fishing with chubs.
St. Ignace: Anglers are
salmon fishing 40 to 55 feet
down between the Coast
Guard and the old fuel tank,
off the west and southwest
shores of Mackinac Island
and the northwest and east
side of Round Island.
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goose hunters will enjoy a
longer season and duck
hunters will be able to take
up to four scaup daily this
year according to regulations
that were approved by the
Natural Resources
Commission in Lansing yes-
terday.
The early Canada goose
hunting season begins
statewide Saturday, Sept. 1
and runs through Monday,
Sept. 10 in the North Zone
and in Saginaw, Tuscola and
Huron counties; and through
Saturday, Sept. 15 in the rest
of the state. The daily bag
limit is five.
The length of the regular
Canada goose season has
increased to 92 days. The
daily bag limit is two. Regular
goose season dates are:
* North Zone: Sept. 22 -
Dec. 22
* Middle Zone: Sept. 29 -
Dec. 29
* South Zone (excluding
goose management units
below): Sept. 22-23, Oct. 6 -
Nov. 30 and Dec. 29 - Jan. 1
The goose seasons in des-
ignated goose management
units (GMU), where the daily
bag limit is two, are:
Tuscola/Huron and
Saginaw County GMUs: Sept.
22-25 and Oct. 6 - Jan. 1
Muskegon County
Wastewater GMU: Oct. 9 -
Nov. 13 and Dec. 1-23
Allegan County GMU: Oct.
6 - Nov. 25, Dec. 8-23, and
Dec. 29 - Jan. 22, 2013
The late goose season – in
the South Zone only and
excluding the GMUs listed
above – is Jan. 12 - Feb. 10,
2013. The daily bag limit is
five.
Hunters may take 20 snow,
blue or Ross geese daily and
one white-fronted goose and
one Brant during the regular
and late seasons in respec-
tive zones and GMUs.
Duck hunting seasons are
set for:
* North Zone (Upper
Peninsula): Sept. 22 - Nov. 16
and Nov. 22-25
* Middle Zone: Sept. 29 -
Nov. 25 and Dec. 15-16
* South Zone: Oct. 6 - Nov.
30 and Dec. 29 - Jan. 1
Duck bag limits are the
maximum allowed under
federal frameworks with the
exception that only one
female mallard may be taken
daily. The daily bag limit for
scaup has increased from
two to four. Hunters may
take up to six ducks daily
with no more than four mal-
lards (no more than one of
which may be a female), four
scaup, three wood ducks, two
redheads, two pintails, one
canvasback and one black
duck.
The waterfowl hunting
seasons were established
under the federal framework
through consultation
between the Department of
Natural Resources and the
Citizens Waterfowl Advisory
Committee.
“Season dates this year
maximize opportunity for
Michigan’s waterfowl hunters
and provide for complete
overlap of duck and goose
seasons,” said DNR water-
fowl and wetlands specialist
Barb Avers. “Hunters have
expressed how important it is
to be able to hunt ducks and
geese together, and the dates
we have established fit the
bill.”
Avers explained that,
despite Michigan mallard
numbers being up, drought
conditions throughout the
summer will likely reduce
wetland conditions going
into the hunting season and
concentrate ducks.
Therefore, scouting will be a
key factor to duck hunters’
success this year. However,
open-water diving duck
hunting has the potential to
be very good this year.
Numbers of diver ducks such
as scaup, canvasbacks and
redheads are up, and oppor-
tunity has expanded with the
increase in scaup daily limits.
Michigan’s location within
the Great Lakes provides
ample opportunity to pursue
these species. Also, this fall
and winter will be a great
time for waterfowl hunters to
pursue Canada geese. Goose
numbers are up and the
length of the regular Canada
goose season has significant-
ly increased.
For more information on
waterfowl hunting in
Michigan, go to www.michi-
gan.gov/hunting and click on
Waterfowl.
The DNR encourages
hunters to participate in the
new Wetland Wonders
Challenge this fall. Hunters
can register and hunt at four
managed waterfowl areas,
and they will be entered to
win the ultimate prize pack-
age. In addition, special col-
lector waterfowl bands will
be available to those who
hunt at each managed area.
For more information about
the challenge and Michigan’s
managed waterfowl areas,
visit www.michigan.gov/wet-
landwonders.
Hunters are also invited to
help build Michigan’s
Waterfowl Legacy by cele-
brating the Year of the Duck
in 2012-2013. To learn more
about the Michigan
Waterfowl Legacy, visit
www.michigan.gov/mwl.
NRC approves waterfowl season dates
Longer season on tap this year; duck hunters now able to take up to four scaup daily
Michigan duck hunters will enjoy a longer season and a bag limit increasing from
two to four scaup daily.
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Walleye and nice smallmouth bass in Lake Charlevoix;
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The local foods movement is more than
just a trend sweeping the nation.
Restaurants are embracing the idea of
preparing foods grown locally. Consumers
are searching out farmer’s markets more and
more to satisfy a growing desire to know
where their food comes from. And it is a
trend that makes a huge impact on the
economies where it takes hold. Millions of
dollars are spent on food in Emmet County
alone, every year. Very little of it stays in the
community. A group of local residents and
organizations want to change that.
Scott Smith, Petoskey resident, local vol-
unteer and photo contest committee mem-
ber, shares how all of this inspired the new
From Farm to Frame: Ripe Moments through
the Lens photo contest and exhibition.
“In the spring of 2011, when we [Petoskey-
Harbor Springs Community Foundation]
first started talking about possible roles for
the community foundation as part of its land
use initiative, one idea we had for getting
input on what people valued (and disliked)
about the landscape and environment in this
area was to have people (at that time, we
focused mostly on young people) take pic-
tures of features of land use that they
thought were important to them, pretty, ugly,
etc. As I recall, Sara [Ward] had the idea first,
based on experience with previous commu-
nity foundation activities. As we talked
about this more and began to narrow in on
“awareness raising” as an important role that
the foundation could play, the idea evolved
into using these photos to stimulate a dis-
cussion that would get the photographers
and others talking about what they valued
and to use this to raise awareness and moti-
vate activities to increase the things that
were valued and decrease the things that
were not.”
Then fate gave a little nudge. Smith con-
tinues, “ In the summer of 2011, Crooked
Tree Arts Center hosted a ‘Coffee at Ten’
presentation and exhibit about a program
conducted at Michigan State University
where students who went on study trips
overseas took photographs that in their view
captured a certain number of different
aspects of their experience, e.g., pretty, ugly,
old, new, people, self, etc. The photos sub-
mitted by the students were “judged” by the
professor, as I recall, and the exhibit com-
prised the top 2-3 winners in each of the var-
ious categories. I attended the presentation
and was very impressed with this concept of
using photography to reflect how different
people saw things, and was inspired to
incorporate this into our still pretty nascent
idea of documenting photographically dif-
ferent features and perspectives of the local
landscape. The idea of a juried photo con-
test with different categories of entries was
inspired by that example, together with
Crooked Tree’s annual photo contests.”
As the community foundation’s group
began to focus its’ land use initiative on local
farming and food production, the photo
contest idea evolved into one that would
concentrate on various aspects of local food
and farming rather than land uses/land-
scapes overall. Sara Ward, of the community
foundation, and Smith began to share the
idea of a photo contest with others in the
area to refine ideas of priority activities that
the community foundation could support.
These discussions, which included one with
Liz Ahrens, executive direc-
tor of Crooked Tree Arts
Center, resulted in additional
ideas and details that could
be utilized for the photo
contest awareness project.
Feeling that there was
enough momentum, sup-
port, and promising
prospects to carry out the
photo contest this summer,
with the exhibition in late
fall, the community founda-
tion granted seed money for
the photo contest as part of
the land use initiative. With
these grant funds, the
Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural
Design and Crooked Tree Arts Center agreed
to join the community foundation in organ-
izing the project. The idea was also planted
that the photo contest and exhibit could
anchor a series of related events, becoming a
harvest festival/celebration of local foods: a
goal that the groups organizing “From Farm
to Frame…” hope will take the awareness
and discussion of local foods to a higher
level.
Jen Schaap, contest project manager and
local foods producer at Blackbird Gardens,
shares the heart of the contest’s goal, “The
hope is that we can deepen the understand-
ing of local foods in our immediate area.
There are folks just beginning to crawl out of
the woodwork in this movement, and the
group at the college, and the work that the
foundation is doing, both work toward fur-
thering that… This region has deep roots in
agriculture and we're starting to tend that re-
sprouting culture to achieve all these goals of
local economy, local jobs, healthy eating,
and less dependency on dirty resources to
get the food to the plate.”
And indeed, with numerous other local
businesses sharing their resources, the spon-
sorship for the contest and exhibition have
grown. The
contest and
exhibit will
showcase
the beauty of
small farms
and local
food through
three differ-
ent cate-
gories of
entry: (1)
local food
production
(“from the
farm”), local
food sales
(“from the
markets”),
and local
food prepa-
ration and presentation (“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.
Supporting photographer efforts, local
farm markets have open photo days: Aug. 4
at Boyne City and Harbor Springs, Aug. 10 at
Petoskey and Aug. 11 at Pellston.
Photographers are encouraged to present
images non-traditionally as well as tradition-
ally. “There is a beauty in the unusual depic-
tion; a fascination with the shapes of nature”
mentions Valerie St. Pierre Smith, Crooked
Tree Arts center program director. “There is
expansiveness to farming, and an intimacy
to cooking and sharing meals. Photographs
can be a powerful medium to convey these
contrasts we find our food.” The contest is
being juried by professional photographers
Gary Howe from Edible Grand Traverse,
noted artist photographer Robert deJonge
and photojournalist G. Randal Goss.
Several local farms and gardens are open
to the public, and make a great first stop on
a photographer documenting the journey of
our food. To allow photographers to take
advantage of the various stages of the grow-
ing season and farm markets, submissions
are open now through September 14, 2012.
Eligible contestants can submit in one of two
age groups: 18 and under or amateur/profes-
sional photographers with no age restric-
tions. There is no residency requirement for
participating; however there are size restric-
tions for submissions.
Schaap sums it up “It's not just about
healthy eating, and being able to buy sea-
sonal fresh foods. It's about creating a local
economy that is sustainable in terms of sup-
porting local farmers and their living wage,
and sustainable in terms of how far our food
travels.” For more details about the contest
and to submit artwork, please visit
www.crookedtree.org. Questions can be
directed to Jen Schaap at jen@artmeet-
searth.org or by calling 616-856-1163.
This annual environmental event is open to the public and
admission is free. The Expo will be held at the Houghton
Lake Historical Playhouse on 1701 W Houghton Lake Drive,
Houghton Lake MI on Saturday, August 18th from 10:00 am
to 3:00 pm.
There will be something for the entire family—fish casting
contest and training for kids provided free by the Oldsmobile
Outdoor Club, an indoor BB gun shoot by the Houghton
Lake Sportsmen’s Club, a MI Native Plant sale, nature craft
sales, MI books and wildflower seed sale; along with many
environmental displays by local units of government, organi-
zations and groups.
The highlight during the day is a silent auction of many
types of nature items. All visitors will be provided with a bal-
lot to vote on the Amateur Photo Contest entries.
Information will also be available on Conserving Natural
Resources, tree and plant sales, Gypsy Moth management,
Recycling, Lake Management, River Protection,
Forest/Wildlife management, and Wildfire Safety. Amateur
photos taken in Crawford and Roscommon counties will be
on display for the public to vote on. Come and see the beau-
tiful Crawford/Roscommon area on display!
Door prizes will be provided by many of the vendors and
hot dogs will be provided by the Houghton Lake Lake
Association. This event is provided in partnership with the
Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District and the
Houghton Lake Lake Association.
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SUNDAY SERVICES
WEDNESDAY
10:30 AM
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Joy Fellowship
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8600 S. Straits Hwy.
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Sunday - Coffee Hour 9 AM
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THURSDAY: Deuteronomy 17:18-20 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 18 “Now it shall come about when he sits on
the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll in the presence of the
Levitical priests. 19 It shall be with him and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear
the Lord his God, by carefully observing all the words of this law and these statutes, 20 that his heart may not
be lifted up above his countrymen and that he may not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or the
left, so that he and his sons may continue long in his kingdom in the midst of Israel.
FRIDAY: 2 Kings 23:1-3 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 23 Then the king sent, and they gathered to him all the
elders of Judah and of Jerusalem. 2 The king went up to the house of the Lord and all the men of Judah and
all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests and the prophets and all the people, both small and
great; and he read in their hearing all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of
the Lord. 3 The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the Lord, to walk after the Lord, and to
keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul, to carry out
the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.
SATURDAY: Matthew 19:3-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 3 Some Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and
asking, “ Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at all?” 4 And He answered and said, “Have
you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, 5 and said, ‘ For this
reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’?
SUNDAY: Luke 4:14-20 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the
Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their
synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was
His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. 17 And the book of the prophet
Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written, 18 “ The Spirit
of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim
release to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed, 19 To proclaim
the favorable year of the Lord.” 20 And He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and
the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him.
MONDAY: 2 Chronicles 34:23-27 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 23 She said to them, “Thus says the Lord, the
God of Israel, ‘Tell the man who sent you to Me, 24 thus says the Lord, “Behold, I am bringing evil on this
place and on its inhabitants, even all the curses written in the book which they have read in the presence of the
king of Judah. 25 Because they have forsaken Me and have burned incense to other gods, that they might pro-
voke Me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore My wrath will be poured out on this place and it
shall not be quenched.”’ 26 But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the Lord, thus you will say to
him, ‘Thus says the Lord God of Israel regarding the words which you have heard, 27 Because your heart was
tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and against its
inhabitants, and because you humbled yourself before Me, tore your clothes and wept before Me, I truly have
heard you,” declares the Lord.
TUESDAY: Acts 15:31 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 31 When they had read it, they rejoiced because of its
encouragement.
WEDNESDAY: 1 Thessalonians 5:27-28 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 27 I adjure you by the Lord to have this
letter read to all the brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
PASTOR’S
PERSPECTIVE
Bob Moody
Joy Fellowship -
Assembly of God
The Strength in What Remains
Tracy Kidder
Kat Crowley, Petoskey
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Christopher Strubel, Petoskey
June Bug
Chris Fabry
Emily Clare, Harbor Springs
Love Wins
Rob Bell
Geoff Guillaume, Harbor Springs
I am just starting the new week after Circle of Friends Camp. Spending a week
with the disabled and handicapped is a draining experience but one of the best if
not the best week of each year. During that time despite the busyness I continued
my ritual of prayer. I prayed not just from force of habit but because each day
regardless of what is before me I need to pray. It is not because the Almighty will
abandon me if I neglect that prayer but I will be weakened and even less able to
accomplish what is before me.
Autumn is the busiest time of year for me. Major fundraisers for Helping
Hands Ministry happen all of which need much of my time. I am in the process of
setting to print a cookbook to support that ministry. Our children’s ministries
outreaches begin a new season. A week of missions endeavors with multiple mis-
sionaries and churches. In addition to all that and my regular schedule I am
deeply involved in the political process. I believe the coming election in November
is the most important once in our country since the Civil War. I cannot and will
not stand by and hope that others in this great country will stand to the task while
I beg off with the excuse of business.
Yet in the midst of all this I still need to read. Reading is as essential to the
growth of our spiritual life as prayer is to its preservation. I read varied types of
books but I believe the most beneficial are biographies of men and women who
have stayed the course and fought the good fight. I learn from them, I am encour-
aged and strengthened by them, My faith is renewed and I am refreshed in mind
and spirit. In my reading I do not include the Bible. The Word of God is living
and powerful. It is not a book I simply read but it is food for my soul that I inter-
nalize and attempt to live by. It is the Sword of the Spirit that I wield against those
unseen forces of evil.
I have just finished Glen Beck’s Book “Being George Washington”. I not only
highly recommend this book but I believe it should be required reading for every
young man annually during his teen years. Beck has done a superb job in not only
portraying an accurate historical record of the Father of our Country but also in
producing sidebars that speak directly to the soul of morality, faith, honor, duty,
loyalty and the providence of God. My friends, no matter how busy we are we all
have a need to read. Let us not forsake it.
Keep the Faith! Stay the Course!
Bebo Norman in Concert
Saturday, August 27th
7pm
Gaylord E-Free Church on M-32 East
co-sponsored by Gaylord E-Free Church
Tickets $10 (General Admission)
Buy tickets at The Promise FM
1511 M-32 East, Gaylord
Call 800-545-8857
Order online @ThePromiseFM.com
4 WHEEL DRIVE
1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4. Custom
graphics, tube steps, headlight and
tail light covers, leather, rear spoiler,
roof rack, CD, tow and much more
Great Tahoe at a Great Deal! Tent
Sale Priced $6,950. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4.
Inferno Red, Charcoal Cloth, new
Cooper tires, on alloys, CD, tinted
windows, proven 4 liter inline 6 cyl.
Great Vehicle to take a test drive.
Tent Sale Priced $8,995. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2005 Chevy Silverado _ ton. Just
Arrived! 1 owner! 4 Wheel Drive! Tow
Pkg., CD, Truck Bed Liner, Air condi-
tioning and more! Perfect for all you
need to haul. Save Now! Tent Sale
Priced! $9495. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2005 Dodge Durango 4x4 SLT.
Leather, loaded, 6-disc CD, Running
Boards, DVD Player, Rear Air, Deep
tread tires on alloys, steering audio
controls. A perfect all ‘round vehicle.
Tent Sale Priced $9,950. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2006 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab 4x4.
Do it all truck in Gray stone Metallic
with tons of features like a tow pkg. (
more feature to come.) Hurry in
Today! $8,449. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT. Regular
cab, 4x4, 8 cyl, 5.7L fuel injected
Hemi. Power, air, cruise, auto. As low
as $199 month. Petoskey Auto
Group, Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N.
US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2011 Chevy Avalanche 4x4. Inferno
Orange will just about all you can
order on it. Low miles 1 owner! Own a
one of a kind. Super clean in and out.
Come see it today. Great Deal
$36,949. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2011 Chevy Silverado Ext 4x4. Less
than 16k miles, 1 owner, GM
Certified extended new car warranty
& a local owner! Serviced records
here! Great Truck. Clean! Save $$$
Now! $28,950. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
ADOPTION
ADOPTING a newborn is our greatest
wish, forever love, family, and secure
future awaits. Michelle & Todd 866-
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ADOPTION CALIFORNIA couple offers
baby secure future. Sunlit nursery,
pets, education, travel. Expenses
paid. Kara/Matt. 888-909-7463 or
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
19th Annual Senior Citizen Hawaiian
Lawn party will be held on August
18th this year beginning at 12:30pm
at the Cherwinski Pond/Vanderbilt,
MI. Live music by Lucky Stars band. If
you wish to attend we ask you to con-
tact Bev at [email protected] or 989-
983-4188 for additional information.
DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING NICE TO
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
EASY 6 WEEK YOGA Courses
Downtown Gaylord $50, Wed. Sept.
12- Oct. 17, 5:30 - 6:45 PM or
Michaywe Clubhouse $50. Monday's
6:00 - 7:15 PM, Sept. 10 - Oct. 15.
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Great Breakfast. 7am - 11:30am
daily. Check it out. GOBBLERS of GAY-
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Otsego.
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
WANTED: Hunting and Fishing col-
lectibles and decoys. 989-370-0499
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Efficiency Apartment, $350 month,
utilities included, 989-732-0724
AUCTIONS
NASH ESTATE AUCTION. August 17
(Fri.); 4:30pm. 1454 E. Miller Rd. (M-
33), Fairview. Troyer Auctions. 989-
848-2444 (home), 989-848-9991
(barn). Www.troyerauctions.net
AUTOMOBILES
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL sedan.
Beige, only 68,000 miles. Good con-
dition. Best offer. Serious offers only.
Contact by mail. John, PO Box 35,
Hubbard Lake, MI 49747. Cell: 717-
491-7670
2000 Ford Mustang Convertible. End
of Summer Special! 1 owner! Sporty
at a real Saving! Rear spoiler, hood
scoop and more. Don’t wait at this
price. It won’t last long. Bargain
Priced $5,495. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2001 Subaru Legacy AWD. Deep sap-
phire pearl, light charcoal cloth.
Automatic, roof rack, full power win-
dows, locks, clean and ready for all
you’ll ever need. Tent Sale Priced
$5,895. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2002 Pontiac Sunfire. Auto, power,
cruise, air, sunroof. Great MPG. $199
down. Drive Now Auto Sales, 2215
US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI
49770. Phone 231-347-3200
2004 Chevy Impala. Gassss saverrrr!
30 MPG Hwy! New Inventory! Satellite
radio, CD, steering controls, alloys
wrapped by super Tires. Air blows
cold and a sharp car! $5995. Dave
Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2005 Chevy Impala Sport. Sport red
with Tan Leather! A gas-saving LS
that is nicely equipped with optional
equipment like diamond cut alloys
unique lower fascia, Corvette-
inspired tail lamps. A Super Deal
$9,795. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT. Gas saver.
$199 down. Drive Now Auto Sales,
2215 US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI
49770. Phone 231-347-3200
2006 Chevy Impala. V-6 3.9L, air,
cruise, power, keyless entry, 25 MPG.
$995 down. Drive Now Auto Sales,
2215 US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI
49770. Phone 231-347-3200
AUTOMOBILES
2006 Ford Taurus. Cruise, CD, Power.
$399 down. Drive Now Auto Sales,
2215 US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI
49770. Phone 231-347-3200
2010 Cadillac DTS Luxury Collection.
Gold mist metallic, heated/cooled
leather, sunroof, heated Steering
wheel, parking assist, remote Start,
and much more. Luxury and Save!
$28,950. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2010 Chevy Impala LT. Air cruise,
remote keyless entry, loaded. Black
beauty. As low as $199 month.
Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell For
Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI
231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
2010 Ford Fusion SEL. 1 owner in
tuxedo black w/ gray cloth, sunroof,
navigation, bluetooth, climate con-
trol, Steering wheel audio controls &
sharp with lots of chrome. Tent Sale
Priced $ 17,949. 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
Buying and selling outboard motors
and aluminum boats. Call 231-585-
7406
Starcraft Chiefton 18' with cuddycab-
in, two electric Big Jon Downriggers,
and ship to shore radio for sale. Has
very deep sided hull great for salmon
fishing where the waves get big. Has
120 hp Chevy inboard engine with
OMC Stern Drive and also Newer
Shorelander EZ Roll trailer.
$2800.00 or best offer. 989-732-
7917 0r [email protected]
CLASSIC AUTO
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL sedan.
Beige, only 68,000 miles. Good con-
dition. Best offer. Serious offers only.
Contact by mail. John, PO Box 35,
Hubbard Lake, MI 49747. Cell: 717-
491-7670
1989 JAGUAR VJS CONVERTIBLE.
Like new with only 26,000 actual
miles. Last of the V-12's. Must sell.
$7,900 obo. 989-848-2238.
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.
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FIREWOOD & WOODSTOVE
DREFFS FIREWOOD/HARDWOOD.
Split. Call for details 989-732-5878
or 989-858-6485
FIREWOOD & WOODSTOVE
FIREWOOD B.MOEKE. Order now pay
later, within 30 miles of Boyne City.
231-631-9600 call text or
[email protected]
Eliminate your heating bills. Outdoor
Wood Furnace from Central Boiler.
Double L Tack 989-733-7651
FREE ITEMS
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Free items classified ads run free of
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989-732-8160 or e-mail your ad to
[email protected].
FRESH FOOD & PRODUCE
Marinated 8oz. Ribeye. Bros Bistro. I-
75 Exit 270, Waters
TREAT YOURSELF to Homemade car-
rot Cake & Pies. GOBBLERS of GAY-
LORD. Open 7-9 everyday. 900 S.
Otsego.
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
Cheboygan History Center Corner at
Court and Huron Streets in is having
a Huge Tent Yard Sale August 17 &
17 from 10:00am to 4:00pm each
day. No early sales. Corner of Court
and Huron Streets. All items donated
and proceeds used to help fund
museum’s programs and activities.
Check it out – we’re sure you’ll find
something you can’t live without.
EAST JORDAN - Huge Moving Sale.
Large 160 Dynahoe, 406 backhoe
and loader, 3 point backhoe, 8' slide-
in camper, 86 1 1/2 ton Chevrolet
dump truck, 3 ton Ferguson roller,
antique furniture, silver coins, tools
and much miscellaneous. 04895
Lois Lane, East Jordan. From
Thursday, August 23rd through
Sunday, August 26th. 9 am to 5 pm
each day.
ESTATE SALE - GAYLORD 7059 Bob
White Way, Michaywe Fri., 8/17, 9-5.
Sat., 8/18, 9-2. Furniture, antiques,
garden, tools, more! Wonder Women
Estate Sales. 517-256-0695
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GARAGE SALE Fundraiser Sept. 1,
8am-3pm at the St. Mary Storage
building, Gaylord. Proceeds help pay
for a new roof on the storage build-
ing. Gently used items will be accept-
ed for donation Thursday, Aug. 30
and Friday, Aug. 31 from 9am - Noon.
No clothing please. Info call Frank
Jasinski, 989-370-2066.
GET RID OF YOUR JUNK, make
money! Junque in the Trunk, Grayling
Promotional Association's community
garage sale, Saturday, September
1st, 10am to 3pm, Grayling MiniMall.
Reserve space now $15. Held inside
if it rains. Treasures Galore!
Information call Linda 989-348-9419
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Sell it
with a classified ad, just $2.00 for 10
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Weekly Choice.
SPARR AREA SALE. 5 plus locations.
Map with info at the Sparr Mall. Aug.
17 & 18. Something for everyone.
Follow the signs.
The mission team must raise funds
for all construction supplies needed
for their project. To fund this mission
trip the team has an annual rum-
mage sale. The sale is 9 a.m. – 5
p.m., Friday and Saturday, August 17-
18, at the United Methodist Church,
104 State St. in Charlevoix. There will
be patio set, office chair, Thomas
Kincaid pictures, golf clubs and
much more. Find a treasure and help
repair a home.
GUNS
Cash for Rifles & Shotguns. Also want
old fishing tackle. 989-390-1529
GUNS
GUN SHOW, Sept. 1. 10am - 4pm at
Steiner Museum, 2 miles North of
Fairview on M-33. Free admission.
Buy, Sell, Trade. Table rent, $15. Call
Tammy Emig to reserve your table.
989-848-5320.
GUNS - GUNS - GUNS. Buy, sell, trade.
Come to the Steiner Museum Gun
Show. Sept. 1, 10am - 4pm. Fairview,
MI. Free to the public. PH. 989-848-
2238
One Day CONCEALED PISTOL
LICENSE class, Sept. 22 at Frontier
Ways. 231-258-4817 or
Frontierways.com.
HELP WANTED
Advertising Sales – Boyne City – 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
info to Dave at
[email protected].
Advertising Sales – Charlevoix – 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
info to Dave at
[email protected].
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 – Gaylord – Full
Time or Part Time Salesperson. The
best candidate will be friendly and
enjoy helping local businesses create
print advertising 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]
FULL TIME Auto & Truck Salesperson.
Retail sales experience is helpful and
preferred but we will consider train-
ing the right candidate. Must be hon-
est, hardworking, 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.
Industrial Maintenance - Grayling.
Wood window component manufac-
turer seeks a generalist for its main-
tenance team. Requires HS/GED,
documented work history, drug
screen, & related training/experience
with welding, electrical systems,
hydraulics, and industrial equipment
troubleshooting and repair. Steam
systems experience helpful. Apply at:
www.springswindowfashions.com or
at nearest Michigan Works office.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
HELP WANTED
Feature Writer – Grayling/
Lewiston/Mio – Report positive news
and write feature stories.
Experienced writer and photographer
a plus. Must have Digital camera,
computer and positive outlook. E-
mail info and samples to Dave at
[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].
News Reporter – Ellsworth – 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].
No Parties, selling or delivering. Set
your own schedule! Get the details at
www.yourlifeisyourchoices.com
SEEKING CLEAN-UP HELP for house
in Ossineke. $7.40/hour. Work own
hours. Cell: 717-491-7670
Sports Writer – Gaylord 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].
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].
Sports Writer – Petoskey/Cheboygan
area – Sports Reporter to cover local
sports. Independent Contractor posi-
tion requires experienced writer and
photographer. Must have Digital SLR
camera, computer and love sports. E-
mail info and samples to Dave at
[email protected].
United Way Volunteer Center
Program Coordinator/Program
Assistant. Otsego County United Way
is looking for a full-time Volunteer
Center Coordinator/Program
Assistant. Bachelor's Degree or
equivalent, experience in related
areas may be substituted in part for
the degree. Training and/or experi-
ence in working with volunteers is
essential. Excellent organizational,
planning, interpersonal, computer
and written/oral communication
skills; ability to develop, monitor and
evaluate budget/grants and program
components are all needed;
Successful candidate should pos-
sess an understanding of non-profit
management. Personal vehicle
required for work travel. Send
resume to: Otsego County United
Way, 116 E. Fifth Street, Gaylord MI
49735 or email info@otsegounited-
way.org
HOMES FOR RENT
QUALITY 2 STORY HOME in Gaylord. 4
bedrooms, 2 baths, finished base-
ment, A/C, 2 1/2 car garage, fenced
yard. $1,095 per month plus utilities
and security deposit. 989-350-5080.
WANTED TO RENT in Boyne City. 2-3
bedroom Home or Apartment wanted
to rent from Sept, 2012 until Feb,
2013. Furnished preferred with
monthly rent between $600 – $800.
Call 989-732-2821
HOMES FOR SALE
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
3 BED, 2 Bath mobile homes for rent
or sale on contract. Vanderbilt &
Alpena. 989-354-6867
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Associate Broker CRS,
RAM, ABR
Wendie Forman
Associate Broker GRI,
Property Manager
Heather Guss
ReaItor Associate
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
United Way Volunteer Center Program
Coordinator/Program Assistant
Otsego County United Way is Iooking for a
fuII-time VoIunteer Center
Coordinator/Program Assistant.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, experience in related areas
may be substituted in part for the degree.
Training and/or experience in working with volunteers is es-
sential. Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal,
computer and written/oral communication skills; ability to de-
velop, monitor and evaluate budget/grants and program
components are all needed; Successful candidate should
possess an understanding of non-profit management.
Personal vehicle required for work travel.
Send resume to:
Otsego County United Way
116 E. Fifth Street,
GayIord MI 49735 or emaiI
[email protected]
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MANUFACTURED HOMES
For Rent or Sale on Contract. 3
Bedroom Manufactured home. $500
down, $500 month. Gaylord area
MSHDA approved 888-634-3463
NEW & REPOS: Double-Wides, 16's,
14's. Take anything on trade.
Financing available. A complete line
of parts. www.michiganeast-
sidesales.net. 888-634-3463
MISCELLANEOUS
Anger Monuments & Markers. Senior
Discounts Available. email anger-
[email protected]. 231-587-
8433. Mancelona. In home appoint-
ments available.
Famous Turkey meals and more.
GOBBLERS of GAYLORD. Open 7-9
everyday. 900 S. Otsego.
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,
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RIBS SMOKED DAILY. Bros Bistro. I-
75 Exit 270, Waters
MOTORCYCLES & ATV
1981 Custom Harley Wide Glide.
16,000 miles, Beautiful Condition.
$3,000 Firm. 989-732-0724
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KAWASAKI: Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000,
Z1R, Kawasaki Triples, GT380,
GS400, CB750, (1969-75) Cash
Paid, Nationwide Pickup, 800-772-
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crunners.com
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Reader Advisory: the National Trade
Association we belong to has pur-
chased some classifieds in our
paper. Determining the value of their
service or product is advised by this
publication. In order to avoid misun-
derstandings, some advertisers do
not offer employment but rather sup-
ply the readers with manuals, direc-
tories and other materials designed
to help their clients establish mail
order selling and other businesses at
home. Under NO circumstance
should you send any money in
advance or give the client your check-
ing, license ID, or credit card num-
bers. Also beware of ads that claim to
guarantee loans regardless of credit
and note that if a credit repair com-
pany does business only over the
phone it’s illegal to request any
money before delivering its service.
All funds are based in US dollars.
800 numbers may or may not reach
Canada.
AFFORDABLE STEEL Discounted
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Medical, business, criminal justice.
Job placement assistance. Computer
provided. Financial aid if qualified.
Centura 800-495-5085
www.CenturaOnline.com
AVIATION CAREER. Train for a career
with the airlines at campuses coast
to coast. Housing available. Call AIM
to apply 877-384-5827
www.fixjets.com
DIVORCE $99 covers children, cus-
tody, property & debts. Uncontested.
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customer support. Call 24/hrs. Free
information! 800-250-8142.
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Job placement assistance. Computer
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HANDS ON CAREER. Rapid training
for aviation maintenance career.
Financial aid if qualified. Job place-
ment assistance. Housing available.
AIM 866-430-5985. www.fixjets.com
HELP WANTED. Work at home. Love
Jewelry? Put that love to work and
earn extra income. Unlimited income
potential. Call 877-764-2200 for
more details. [email protected].
www.myparklane.com/proberson
HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY DIPLO-
MA! 4 week program. Free brochure
& full information. Call now. 866-
562-3650 Ext. 55. www.southeast-
ernhs.com
THE OCEAN Corp. 10840 Rockley
Road, Houston, Texas 77099. Train
for a new career. Underwater welder.
Commercial diver. NDT/Weld
Inspector. Job placement assistance
and financial aid available for those
who qualify. 800-321-0298.
WANTS TO purchase minerals and
other oil & gas interests. Send details
PO Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201
PETS
DOG TRAX GROOMING. Downtown
Gaylord, 220 Michigan Ave. Call for
your appointment today, 989-705-
TRAX (8729)
Pampered Pooch Dog Grooming.
Experienced groomers, $5 nail trims
every day. Jill and Maureen, 203 W.
Mitchell Petoskey next to the UPS
store. Call 231 347-1088.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
2006 - 36’ Mobile Suite 36RSSB3. 2
air conditioners, heated holding tank,
solar panels. Perfect for a winter
south or full time campers. NADA
Book Value, over $48,000. Sale Price
- $29,900. SAVE $18,100.
International RV World, 277 N
Expressway Court Ave Gaylord, 989-
448-8700
2012 Greystone 27RK. 27’ Fifth
Wheel. Rear Kitchen, 2 slide outs,
fifth wheel. It comes equipped with
the Greystone package, 15000 BTU
Air, and a 32in LCD TV. MSRP -
$37,069. Sale Price - $29,995. Save
$7,074. International RV World, 277
N Expressway Court Ave Gaylord,
989-448-8700
NEW 2011 Puma 30RK Travel Trailer.
Air, Furnace, awning, power slide-out,
leveling systems, more. Retail:
$29,995. Sale Price: $16,995. Save:
$13,000!!!! Petoskey RV, 2215 US
Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.
Phone 231-347-3200
New 2013 Alpine 3495FL 35’ Fifth
Wheel. New floor plan from Alpine by
Keystone RV. This model features 5
slide outs and a unique raised front
living room with a fold-out bed, the-
ater style seating recliners and a fire-
place. The kitchen is large with top of
the line counter tops. The bathroom
features an enormous bath layout
with a private stool area. And the
bedroom consists of a king-sized
bed, flat-screen TV and a lot of stor-
age. MSRP - $80,513. Sale Price -
$59,995. Save $20,518.
International RV World, 277 N
Expressway Court Ave Gaylord, 989-
448-8700
New 2013 Outback 29’ Travel Trailer.
3 Slide-outs, rear entertainment cen-
ter MSRP - $35,690. Sale Price -
$27,995. Save $7,695. International
RV World, 277 N Expressway Court
Ave Gaylord, 989-448-8700
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
New 2013 Palomino Puma 19-RL
Travel Trailer. Air, awning, microwave,
TV antenna and more. Sale Price just
$12,995. Petoskey RV, 2215 US
Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.
Phone 231-347-3200
Used 2006 Rockwood 30’ Travel
Trailer. Front kitchen, super slide.
$11,995. Petoskey RV, 2215 US
Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.
Phone 231-347-3200
SERVICES
DJ/KARAOKE SERVICE available for
weddings, clubs or parties.
References and information at
www.larryentertainment.com. 989-
732-3933
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
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
2000 Mercedes M-Class ML 320
SUV. AWD, leather, loaded (it’s a
Mercedes). As low as $199 month.
Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell For
Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI
231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
2002 Chevy Trail Blazer 4x4. Pewter
Metallic with Running Boards, Tinted
Windows, CD, great looking alloys
with deep tread tires. Proven 4.2 liter
6 engine and much more. Reduced!
Now just $5475. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2003 Chevy TrailBlazer EXT. 4x4. 1
owner! 3 rows of seating and SPE-
CIALLY PRICED! OnStar, Front fog
/driving lights, Deep tread tires on
sharp alloy wheels. Perfect for year a
fun. $8950. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2008 Jeep Liberty Sport. Air, cruise,
remote keyless entry, 70K miles. As
low as $249 month. Petoskey Auto
Group, Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N.
US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
TRAILERS
New 6x12 Cargo Trailer by Royal
Cargo. Ramp door in back, side door
entrance. Retail - $3,599. Sale Price
- $2,395. Petoskey RV, 2215 US
Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.
Phone 231-347-3200
TRUCKS
1998 Ford Ranger step-side pickup.
Air, auto, 4 cyl, bedliner. As low as
$149 month. Petoskey Auto Group,
Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4. Custom
graphics, tube steps, headlight and
tail light covers, leather, rear spoiler,
roof rack, CD, tow and much more
Great Tahoe at a Great Deal! Tent
Sale Priced $6,950. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
TRUCKS
2001 Ford F-150 XLT Supercab. 4x4,
8 cyl, auto, air, cruise, tow pkg,
remote keyless entry, seats 6. As low
as 199 month. Petoskey Auto Group,
Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.
www.petoskeyautogroup.com
2004 Toyota Tundra Ext Cab 4x4. 1
owner! Natural White, Gray Cloth, Box
Liner, Rail guards, Deep rubber tires
on alloys, tow, rear sliding window,
matching wheel flares and more! A
Super Buy! $8,950. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2005 Chevy Silverado _ ton. Just
Arrived! 1 owner! 4 Wheel Drive! Tow
Pkg., CD, Truck Bed Liner, Air condi-
tioning and more! Perfect for all you
need to haul. Save Now! Tent Sale
Priced! $9495. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2006 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab 4x4.
Do it all truck in Gray stone Metallic
with tons of features like a tow pkg. (
more feature to come.) Hurry in
Today! $8,449. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2011 Chevy Avalanche 4x4. Inferno
Orange will just about all you can
order on it. Low miles 1 owner! Own a
one of a kind. Super clean in and out.
Come see it today. Great Deal
$36,949. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2011 Chevy Silverado Ext 4x4. Less
than 16k miles, 1 owner, GM
Certified extended new car warranty
& a local owner! Serviced records
here! Great Truck. Clean! Save $$$
Now! $28,950. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
VANS
2006 Chrysler Town & Country.
Gassss saverrrr!!! 25 MPG Hwy. New
In Stock! Lots of features and room
for 7 and cargo. Power side doors.
Very nice ride and a great low price!
$6,995. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2006 Ford Freestar Cargo Van. CD,
Cruise, 199,000 miles. Just $2,995.
Drive Now Auto Sales, 2215 US
Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.
Phone 231-347-3200
VANS
2006 Pontiac Montana SV6. SPE-
CIALLY Tent PRICED! SAVE $1,000
this week! Plus its gets 25 MPG
Hwy!!! 3 Rows of seating. Great safe-
ty features for your Passengers. Take
it for a drive! A real Tent Deal!
$9,995. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
WANTED
EAT HEALTHY. No deep fryers. Bros
Bistro. I-75 Exit 270, Waters
ICE CREAM Parlor is open.
Reasonable prices. GOBBLERS of
GAYLORD. Open 7-9 everyday. 900 S.
Otsego.
WANTED TO RENT in Boyne City. 2-3
bedroom Home or Apartment wanted
to rent from Sept, 2012 until Feb,
2013. Furnished preferred with
monthly rent between $600 – $800.
Call 989-732-2821
Wanted: Baseball, Football,
Basketball and Hockey cards. Before
1972. 231-373-0842
Wanted: FIELDSTONE/ROCKS. Free
for my garden. Will pick up. 989-786-
9059
Wanted: OUTBOARD MOTORS, any
size, running or not. Also selling
Outboard Motors. Call 231-546-
6000
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
WE AkE GkCWING
AND EXPANDING.
PART TIME CONTRACTOR POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE.
WORK YOUR OWN SCHEDULE FROM HOME.
ADVERTISING SALES - BOYNE CITY ÷ Part Time
Salesperson. The best candidate will be friendly and
enjoy helping local businesses create print advertising
to help them reach consumers throughout Northern
Michigan with our newspapers and associated prod-
ucts. Work your own schedule. Good commission
rate. Must have computer, Ìnternet access and de-
pendable transportation.
ADVERTISING SALES - CHEBOYGAN ÷ Part Time
Salesperson. The best candidate will be friendly and
enjoy helping local businesses create print advertising
to help them reach consumers throughout Northern
Michigan with our newspapers and associated prod-
ucts. Work your own schedule. Good commission
rate. Must have computer, Ìnternet access and de-
pendable transportation. E-mail resume to
[email protected]
ADVERTISING SALES - GRAYLING ÷ Part Time
Salesperson. The best candidate will be friendly and
enjoy helping local businesses create print advertising
to help them reach consumers throughout Northern
Michigan with our newspapers and associated prod-
ucts. Work your own schedule. Good commission
rate. Must have computer, Ìnternet access and de-
pendable transportation. E-mail resume to
[email protected]
ADVERTISING SALES - GAYLORD ÷ Full Time or
Part Time Salesperson. The best candidate will be
friendly and enjoy helping local businesses create
print advertising to help them reach consumers
throughout Northern Michigan with our newspapers
and associated products. Work your own schedule.
Good commission rate. Must have computer, Ìnternet
access and dependable transportation. E-mail resume
to [email protected]
FEATURE WRITER - GRAYLING/LEWISTON/MIO ÷
Report positive news and write feature stories. Experi-
enced writer and photographer a plus. Must have Dig-
ital camera, computer and positive outlook. E-mail
info and samples to Dave at [email protected].
SPORTS WRITER - GRAYLING AREA ÷ Sports
Reporter to cover local sports. Ìndependent
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 Of-
[email protected].
SPORTS WRITER - GAYLORD AREA ÷ Sports Re-
porter to cover local sports. Ìndependent Contractor posi-
tion requires experienced writer and photographer. Must
have Digital SLR camera, computer and love sports. E-
mail info and samples to Dave at Office@Weekly-
Choice.com.
All successful candidates will be knowledgeable with their computer.
EMAIL TO DAVE BARAGREY 1, OFFICEWEEKLYCHOICE.COM
We publish 2 weekly newspapers, the Weekly Choice and Charlevoix
County News, and other print and on-line products.
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 Of-
[email protected].
NEWS REPORTER - EAST JORDAN ÷ 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 Of-
[email protected].
NEWS REPORTER - BOYNE CITY ÷ Attend and re-
port 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 Of-
[email protected].
NEWS REPORTER - BOYNE FALLS ÷ 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 Of-
[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 Of-
[email protected].
NEWS REPORTER - ELLSWORTH ÷ Attend and re-
port 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 Of-
[email protected].
SPORTS WRITER - PETOSKEY/CHEBOYGAN
AREA ÷ Sports Reporter to cover local sports. Ìnde-
pendent Contractor position requires experienced
writer and photographer. Must have Digital SLR cam-
era, computer and love sports. E-mail info and sam-
ples to Dave at [email protected].
ADVERTISING SALES - CHARLEVOIX ÷ Part Time
Salesperson. The best candidate will be friendly and
enjoy helping local businesses create print advertis-
ing to help them reach consumers throughout North-
ern Michigan with our newspapers and associated
products. Work your own schedule. Good commis-
sion rate. Must have computer, Ìnternet access and de-
pendable transportation.
1 MILE NORTH ON OLD 27
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"Nobody Sells for Less"
By Jim Akans
This wonderful country ranch home near
Gaylord is an ideal spot for those with horses
or looking to set up a “gentleman’s farm,” and
it is located just a few miles away from town.
Situated on 27 acres of rolling fields and
northern countryside, the home offers
approximately 2,635 square feet of living
space on the main and finished basement lev-
els combined. That includes three bedrooms
and two baths, a large living room on the
main floor and huge family recreation room
and workshop space on the basement
level.
The gorgeous grounds surrounding
this home include a huge 34 x 46 foot
barn with a walkout lower level…the
classic American style of barn that is
becoming increasing rare to find these
days. There is also a separate storage
building on the property and that is in
addition to the two-car garage attached
on the home. There is also a paved
driveway plus an open patio on the rear
of the home…a fantastic spot to sit back
and enjoy the tranquil setting.
This is a great home to raise a family
in, and an unbeatable value for those
looking to set up a small horse or cattle
farm. Offered at just $135,000 – please
call Koske Realty today for a private
showing. (989) 732-1012 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
PRICE
DROP
on this BIG Lot
with Lots of
Trees in Sandy
Beach Sub.
Private Deeded
Access to Perch
Lake. MINERAL
RIGHTS
Included in Sale!
(seller receives
monthly checks)
$6,500. MLS
#274278
NEWER PRICE REDUCTION!
Newer Huge HUD home with 4 Beds, 2 Baths in Guthrie
Lakes. Nearly 2,000 Square Feet Living Space. Large Master
Suite, Fireplace and Family Room. Some TLC Required. Guthrie
Lakes Offers Deeded Access to 2 Lakes, Clubhouse and Heated
Pool. $43,927. MLS #275830
3 BED, 2 BATH BRICK HOME
with Full Basement. Big Fenced in Yard.
$115,000. MLS #280748
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. $59,900. MLS #280198
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
SPARKLING
3 Bed, 2 Bath
Country Ranch on
30 Acres. Spotless
Country Kitchen,
Hickory Cabinets,
Center Island, 6
Panel Oak Doors,
Marvin Windows,
Vaulted Ceiling &
Vermont Castings
Wood Stove for Up North Feel. Recently Completed Full
Finished Basement. 2 1/2 Car Garage, 60 X 40 Pole Bldg
w/ 12Ft Walls.All Surrounded by Rolling Acres of Maple,
Beechwood and Birch. $279,000. MLS #275255
Nice – Well Maintained
Rentals Available
2 and 3 bedrooms
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Steel Appliances,
Newer Washer-
Dryer in Unit
(no sharing with neighbors).All Close to Town and all the
Action. $46,000. MLS #278793
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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10
Summer
Moving
Tips
Compliments of Ed
Wohlfiel
Part 5 of 5
How to prepare for a
seamless transition
If you're moving this
summer, the busiest sea-
son for moving, you
know how daunting it
can be. But if you create a
blueprint for your move,
the transition from house
to house will go more
smoothly.
Here are 2 more things
you can do to prepare for
a seamless transition.
9. Consider getting full
value insurance protec-
tion. If using a profes-
sional mover, it may cost
a few dollars extra, but it
provides peace of mind
and eliminates later
annoyances. Investing in
full value protection
means any lost or dam-
aged articles will be
repaired or replaced, or a
cash settlement will be
made at current market
value, regardless of age.
It's important to note
that the required mini-
mum coverage of 60
cents per pound would
not cover the replace-
ment cost of more
expensive items such as a
flat screen TV if damaged
in transit.
10. Know your rights. If
using a professional
mover, research your
rights as a consumer with
either the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA)
for interstate moves or
contact the state agency
within the state in which
you reside for moves
within state. Also, enlist
the help of the Better
Business Bureau (BBB) or
local law enforcement if
the moving company
fails to live up to its
promises or threatens to
hold your belongings
hostage. FMCSA requires
interstate movers to offer
arbitration to help settle
disputed claims.
Country Home, Gaylord
John Koske, Koske Realty Co., Gaylord (989) 732-1012
Real Estate
Country ranch with acreage
is ideal for horses or
“gentleman’s farm”