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Otsego County
United Ways Power
of the Purse, a memorable
evening featuring great food,
musical entertainment, silent and
live purse auctions, takes place
this coming Wednesday evening,
November 16th, from 5:30 to 9:30
pm at the Otsego Club and Resort
in Gaylord. Photo by Cindy Akans
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Buck Poles in the area where hunters can proudly display the
successful result of that opening day hunt, and maybe win a
great prize for their efforts.
Local musician Margaret Madagame performed at the
2010 Gaylord Memory Walk, Swim, Skate event. This
year the Candlelight Vigil will be held Friday evening,
November 11th, and the Walk, Swim, Skate will be held
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November 12th from 9 am until noon.
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Power of the
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This coming Tuesday is open-
ing day, which isnt telling hunters
eagerly anticipating the crack of
dawn on November 15th any-
thing they dont already know.
What they may not be aware of,
however, is the location of sever-
al Buck Poles in the area where
they can proudly display the suc-
cessful result of that opening day
hunt, and maybe win a great prize
for their efforts.
By Jim Akans
There are approximately 5.4 million
Americans living with Alzheimers dis-
ease, and it is estimated someone will
develop the disease every 69 seconds.
Even more alarmingly, reports reveal
SEE BECOME A CHAMPION PAGE 4A SEE BUCK POLE PAGE 4A
By Jim Akans
Friday, November 11th is Veterans Day, a date
designate each year honoring those who have
served and are serving our country in the military.
It is not a date that was arbitrarily set; rather, it
marks the occasion of an armistice that was called
on November 11 at 11 am in 1918, ending hostili-
ties between Allied nations and Germany during
World War I.
About the time the final treaty ending that terri-
ble conflict was signed the following June,
President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the 11th
day of the 11 month to be Armistice Day, and many
communities hold memorial ceremonies at the
11th hour on this holiday. Armistice Day became
an official holiday in 1938, was given the name
Veterans Day in 1954, and while the date moved
around a bit during the early 1970s, it was re-
anchored to the 11th day of the 11th month by a
law signed by President Gerald Ford in 1975.
Please take time this Friday, November 11th, to
honor and recognize the service of those veterans
and active military personnel and if possible,
attend one of the many ceremonies being held in
Northern Lower Michigan communities com-
memorating this special day. And to those who
have or are serving; THANK YOU!
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By Jim Akans
Located just one block south of the heart of downtown Gaylord, the Alpine
Tavern & Eatery is a prime destination for area residents and visitors seeking an
absolutely delicious selection of casual American fare at very reasonable prices.
Opening their doors in June of 2007 as the Alpine Oven, and transforming into
the new Alpine Tavern & Eatery in 2010, this popular Gaylord destination has
become the spot in town where friends gather to enjoy delicious breakfasts,
lunches and dinners in a relaxed, open, family-friendly setting that also features
an outdoor patio during warm weather months.
Alpine Tavern & Eaterys menu features a tantalizing assortment of sandwich-
es, including the recently added slow roasted Beef Brisket and Tennessee Pull
Pork selections, specialty pizzas and homemade soups, including White Bean
Chicken Chili, Alpine Swiss Onion, Beef Barley and Rueben. The Alpine Tavern &
Eatery also offers an expanded menu that includes freshly prepared salads (they
even make their own dressings and sauces at Alpine Tavern), tasty appetizers
such as Portabella Cheese Strips, Panko Breaded Mozzarella Sticks and main
courses including hand cut New York Strip steak and Panko Encrusted Whitefish.
The pub-flavored atmosphere doesnt just look inviting, there are a full selec-
tion of beers, wines and spirits available. One of the more popular beers among
Alpine Tavern customers is Munich Dunkel, which is brewed in nearby
Frankenmuth, Michigan, and another recent addition to their draft selections is
the full-bodied, locally brewed Cheboygan Lighthouse ale.
The Alpine Tavern (Oven) was originally established
by partners Gary Kosch and Dan Bloomquist as a
light-fare oriented diner and carry-out alternative in
downtown Gaylord. The menu and service hours
were expanded to include breakfasts just a few
months after the restaurant opened. In late 2008,
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We enjoy being a part of a locally-owned and oper-
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This is a very community-oriented place to live and
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By Jim Akans
Never mind deer camp, the most anticipated
November event for many Northern Lower Michigan
area women this coming week is the Otsego County
United Ways Power of the Purse, a memorable
evening featuring great food, musical entertain-
ment, silent and live purse auctions, and a whole lot
of camaraderie and fun. It all takes place this com-
ing Wednesday evening, November 16th, from 5:30
to 9:30 pm at the Otsego Club and Resort in Gaylord.
This has always been a very popular fundraising
event for the United Way, states Otsego County
United Way Executive Director, Lorraine Manary.
We will have a wide variety of beautiful and unique
purses to bid one, a delicious meal prepared from
the holiday menu at The Otsego Club, and speed
painting artist Martina Hahn will be creating a spe-
cial painting during the event that will be raffled to a
lucky winner.
Manary notes there will also be a new element to
this years Power of the Purse event; a special Wall of Wine
from which attendees can bid for one or more bottles of sea-
sonal cheer to take home for just $20 each.
The catch is, she points out, the bottles will be wrapped so
the bidder wont know what they are getting until they actually
unwrap them. Each will be valued at a minimum of $20, so it
will be an exciting surprise that is well worth the amount they
will be bidding.
And the proceeds from those bids, as well bids for the silent
and live auction items and a portion of the ticket price, will be
utilized to help fund the many community and agency pro-
grams the United Way supports all year long.
This is the major fundraising event we hold during our fall
campaign season, Lorraine Manary affirms. The United Way
works on many levels to support the building blocks for essen-
tial programs in our community, focusing on the areas of
health, education and income.
The 2011 Power of the Purse event is being sponsored by the
Solo io Institute for Anti-Agin and Rejuvenation, Paxton
Resources and Treetops Resort. Local realtor, Bill Blaker, will
once again serve as the charismatic auctioneer for the evening,
and Jim Akans and members of his band; Stormfront will be
playing live music prior to the start of the auction. Rumor has
is there may even be a few impressive cartwheels down the run-
way during the live auction event
Manary points out that tickets for the event, which are $40
per person, are going fast, and seating is limited. Those who
check out the Otsego County United Ways Facebook page may
even find a special deal still available on ticket purchases.
Dont go hunting in the cold outdoors, come hunt for a fabu-
lous purse and join the fun in the warm, elegant setting of the
Otsego Club on Wednesday evening, November 16th starting at
5:30 pm.
To reserve your spot, or for additional information, contact
Pam Beasinger at the Otsego County United Way at (989) 732-
8928 or email Pam@OtsegoUnitedWay.org.
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Power of the Purse is a fun-filled evening featuring a silent and live purse auction, benefiting agencies and programs served by
the Otsego County United Way.
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Purse, specially
prepared by the
Otsego Club and
Resort culinary
staff.
Entertainment during Power of the Purse will include a live performance by
speed painter, Martina Hahn, and music by Jim Akans (right) and Rick
Graustein (left).
Photo by Cindy AkAns
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that as many as one in eight people 65 years and over have
been diagnosed with this terrible affliction, and it has earned
the rather unwelcome status of being the fifth leading cause of
death for those over 65.
This coming weekend, there are two events happening in
the Gaylord community, organized by the Gaylord Memory
Walk, Swim, Skate for Alzheimers Committee and the Otsego
County Commission on Aging, that provide an extraordinary
opportunity to honor those who have been stricken by
Alzheimers and show your support in helping the Alzheimers
Association move forward in the cause for care and in
research for a cure.
On Friday evening, November 11th, a Candlelight Vigil will
be held at the Alten Zimmer Dining Room on Grandview
Boulevard in Gaylord beginning at 6 pm. This touching cere-
mony honors those who suffer with Alzheimers, offers a
remembrance of those who have succumbed to the disease,
and recognizes the many caretakers who tend to the needs
and spirits of those afflicted by it.
On Saturday, November 12th, the 14th Annual Gaylord
Walk, Swim, Skate for Alzheimers will take place at the Otsego
County Sportsplex in Gaylord. The Alzheimers Associations
Memory Walk is the nations largest event for raising aware-
ness of and funding for the care and support of those afflicted
by Alzheimers, and for research that will someday lead to a
cure. This is the only event in Michigan that offers participants
the chance to skate or swim as part of the program.
Its easy to become a champion to help end Alzheimers and
participate in this event.
Simply visit the www.alz.org website and follow the Walk
link at the top of the page.
You can also register right at the event on Saturday.
Registration begins at 8:30 am, the Opening Ceremony will
begin at 9 am, and activities will start after the opening and
run until 11:30, when the Closing Ceremony will take place.
There will be a raffle drawing held during the Closing
Ceremony. Tickets are $20 each, a maximum 300 tickets will
be sold, with a grand prize of $1,000, first runner up is $300,
second runner up is $100, and there will be seven $50 prizes.
Tickets can be purchased (call the Otsego County
Commission on Aging at 989-732-1122 for info) up to and
including the morning of the event. All funds raised will help
with research and provide supportive services right here in
Northern Michigan.
Many volunteers assist to make the walk possible, and Max
Broock Realtors, Real Estate One, Johnstone & Johnstone,
Comfort Keepers, and Brookdale Senior Living have stepped
forward as the major sponsors for the walk. There will be sev-
eral vendors in the lobby area of the Otsego County Sportsplex
during the event, and local musician Jim Akans will provide
live music.
Please join the Candlelight Vigil on November 11th, and the
2011 Gaylord Walk, Swim, Skate for Alzheimers this November
12th and become a part of the effort the Alzheimers
Association is taking every day in the cause for care and
research for a cure.
Veterans Day Continued...
Become a champion
continued...
Buck Pole continued...
AtlAntA There will be a ceremony at the Veterans
Monument at 11 am on Friday.
CheboygAnOn Friday morning, there will be student
presentations and a guest speaker at Cheboygan High School
starting at 8:15 am, the public is invited. Chris Graham will be
the guest speaker, and there will be a reading of the Voices of
Democracy essay winner and music by the high school band.
Other ceremonies at area schools will include;
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Bishop Baraga School -10:00am - 10:45am
East Side School - 2:00 pm -2:30pm
Friday, November 11, 2011
Cornerstone Christian School - 9:15am - 9:45am
West Side School - 10:00am- 10:30am
Families are asked to remove flags and flag holders from the
veterans grave and store the flag holder for the winter to be
put back on the veterans grave in May of 2012.
Also, the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 274 Christmas for
Kids Toy Drive in progress. Drop off boxes are at Glens,
Dollar General and Walmart. Contact Tracy Heath, 231-445-
1029, if you know a family in need this Christmas or leave a
message at the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 274 their number
is 231-625-2902.
gAylord The Annual Gaylord Middle School program
will begin with coffee and doughnuts at 9 am, followed by the
student presentation. After the program, at 11 am, a ceremo-
ny at the Veterans memorial in front of the County
Courthouse. VFW Post 1518, The Eagles, Elks, Ladies Auxiliary,
the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus and Sheriff
McBride will all present wreaths at the service.
grAyling - The Crawford County Commission on Aging
& Senior Center would like to invite the public to join us for a
special Veterans Day program honoring all Veterans on Friday,
November 11th at 11:00 am. There will be patriotic music,
inspirational readings and all Veterans will be recognized.
The program will last about 1 hour with lunch following. All
Veterans will eat free. No registration necessary. For more
information, contact the Senior Center at (989) 348-7123.
indiAn river Events on Veterans Day, November 11th
will include;
8:45 am Wolverine Elementary School 5th grade breakfast
by the Wolverine American Legion and Indian River VFW
11:00 am Memorial Service at the Topinabee Cemetery at
the graveside of Sgt. Walter E. Hutchinson
4:30 6:30 pm Join with Pastor Bob Moody of Joy
Fellowship Church at the Cross in the Woods Family Center
for an Eat for Heat dinner with honors paid to our commu-
nitys military verterans
6:45 pm Candlelight Memoria Service at Cochoran-
Roberts Post 7439 VFW Indian River Ladies Auxiliary with
reading of the names listed on The Memorial Wall.
Refreshments to follow the ceremony provided by the
Cochran-Roberts Post 7439 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary
JohAnnesburg/lewiston - A Veterans Day
Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 11th at the
Johannesburg-Lewiston School. It is being put on by the VFW
and the American Legion. Breakfast will be served by the stu-
dents at 8:15 am and a presentation/ceremony will be held
afterward.
Petoskey - Veterans and their families are invited to a free
breakfast at the North Central Michigan College cafeteria on
Friday, November 11, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. The colleges
Student Veterans Association and Chase Bank are sponsoring
the event to show appreciation to our local veterans and their
families.
No reservations are necessary.
Boyne City - Boyne Coop True Value will be holding a Buck
Pole Contest Nov. 15-16. Register by 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14, at the
Coop, 113 S. Park St., Boyne City. The registration fee is $20,
and there will be prizes for the top scores for men, women,
youth and overall score. The Coop is donating 25% of the
proceeds to the Boyne City Food Pantry. Free hot dogs and
beverages will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 16.
Mancelona - Mancelona Chamber of Commerce plays
host to northern Michigan's oldest and most popular Buck
Pole, November 15 and 16, downtown Mancelona (at the
traffic light on US 131 at M-88). The contest opens at daylight
on November 15, and runs continuously until 7:00 p.m. on
November 16.
Hunters gather every year to share stories, photos and
enjoy the warming tent, food booths, bonfire and chances to
win great cash prizes. The buck pole also features a raffle
drawing with numerous prizes.
Lucky hunters are invited to register their deer at the buck
pole. For a $5 registration fee, theyll receive a cap, patch and
photo of themselves with their deer. The deer will be hung
on the buck pole and hang your deer on the pole the hunter
will have a chance to win a cash prize.
All registration money received goes into the "Lucky
Hunter" drawing. One name will be pulled out, and that
Lucky Hunter will receive all registration money, with a guar-
anteed minimum prize of $200, regardless of the size of the
deer!
Indian River - Northern Michigans Largest Buck Pole at
Pat & Garys Party Store #1 all day on November 15th. Pre reg-
istration is by closing time on the 14th at the store. There is
no cost to register. Everyone who registers and brings in a
buck will get a prize. The First Prize is a Kimber 8400 LA
Classic, 270 Winchester with Leopold 3-9 Scope. Second
prize is a Browning A-Bolt .308 Redfield 4-12 Scope. Third is
a Marlin .243 Sightron 3-9 Scope. There tons of other prizes,
over 100 prizes total, most donated by local businesses.
Prizes awarded after last bucks are brought in by 8 pm on
the 15th deadline
Mackinaw Outfitters Buck Pole in Mackinaw City. Buck
pole will be located in front of the store and will be open
from Tuesday, November 15th through Saturday, November
19th. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am until 6 pm,
Friday from 9 am until 8 pm, and Saturday from 9 am until 5
pm. There is no registration required.
Prizes will be awarded at 5 pm on Saturday, and will
include; first youth, first male and first female to bring in a
buck. All bucks that are entered will be eligible for the grand
prize drawing on Saturday. Prizes are; First Place; $250 gift
certificate, Second Place; $100 gift certificate, Third Place;
$25 gift certificate.
Grayling Skips Sport Shop- 53rd Annual Buck Pole.
Awards will be given out Tuesday, November 15th &
Wednesday, November 16th at Skips Sports Shop. Get your
Orange Coat Round-Up Buttons early for only $2.00 (avail-
able at Skips Sports Shop, the Grayling Chamber and around
town). Helps support operationof the Grayling Buck Pole
(sponsored by the Camp Grayling Conservation Club).
Cash Awards for Bucks (may win in multiple categories):
First Deer Each Day, First 10 Deer Each Day, First Lady
Hunter Each Day, Youngest Hunter Each Day, Oldest Hunter
Each Day, Heaviest Buck Each Day & Biggest Rack Each Day
and SCOPED HUNTING RIFLE for Largest Scored Rack Over
Both Days.
Hillman - The Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce is
holding their 2011 Buck Pole Contest on November 15th and
16ht. There is no entry fee, though bucks must be shot with-
in 25 miles of the Hillman area. The Buck Pole will be open
from sunrise until 9 pm. Prizes will included; Largest Rack
Marlin 30.06 Rifle, Second Largest Rack (Head Mount or
$250), Heaviest Buck (skin, cut and wrap by Morrisons
Market), 2nd Heaviest Buck (Gift Certificate), First Buck Each
Day (Gift Certificate), Lady with Largest Rack (Gift Package
from Northern Styles), Next two to Hang on Buck Pole (Gift
Certificates).
Vanderbilt The 24th annual Buck Pole will ber hosted
Elkhorn Grill on November 15th from 7 am to 7:30 pm. First,
Second and Third cash prizes for widest inside spread plus
points. Weight is tiebreaker. Several other prizes for first
buck, youngest male and female hunter and biggest youth
buck (16 & under) ,oldest hunter and most non-typical rack.
Bonfire, hot dogs chili, hot chocolate and coffee starting
around 5 pm.
Onaway (chamber) 989-733-2874 The Onaway Chamber
of Commerce presents Chamber will their annual Big Buck
Contest on opening day, November 15th, from 10 am until 7
pm. Bucks must remain on the pole until 7 pm. Biggest
Bucks (points and spread) - First Prize is a full shoulder
mount (Leaton & Judys Taxidermy), Second is a NuWay Stove
and Third is a set of Bushnell Binoculars (Parrotts Outpost)
and Fourth is a $50 gift certificate to Red Oak Gunsmithing.
Other prizes will include; Oldest Hunter ($60 gift card
Dans Meat Processing), Biggest Buck Hunter under 16
years old ($25 gift card Parrotts Outpost), Biggest Buck
Woman Hunter ($25 gift card to Manzanas), and Youngest
Hunter (large pizza from Bobby Bs Pizza).
Lewiston ACE Hardware will Buck Pole on November
15th from daylight to dusk. Prizes to be determined.
Good luck to all hunters, and have a safe, enjoyable hunt.
NEMCSA - TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)
USDA is an equal opportunity provider
Distribution: November 16th,
Wednesday 10:30 - 1pm at The United Way Building
ID- Michigan Drivers license or State ID card
Proof of Address
(NO P.O. Boxes accepted) (Utility bill will show service address)
You must sign an income declaration statement*
USDA Quarterly Surplus Food Distribution
For Low-Income Families and Seniors
Sign Up is Ongoing
United Way at 732-8929
Information Needed to apply:
Only ONE application per household!
If you have questions, or need more information, please contact:
Buck poles have been around for a long time, as demonstrated by this 1949 vintage shot of a group of
hunters before a buck pole in the Frederic area.
Courtesy Photo
Venus & Blue Jeans
offers gently used designer clothing,
accessories & home dcor items
By Jim Akans
Venus & Blue Jeans, launched by Cheryl Scheer in October
of 2009, is sort of a shabby chic boutique, primarily focusing
on consignment sales of upscale designer/brand name cloth-
ing items, from just a few years old to recently off the rack, dis-
played in a comfortable, easy to browse showroom on the
Westside of Gaylords downtown business district.
We have a wonderful assortment of name-brand clothing
and accessories, states Cheryl Scheer, often including Lucky
brand, Silver jeans, American Eagle, Abercrombie, Hollister
and Ralph Lauren. We encourage people to bring in their
designer and name brand items and consign them.
The selections at Venus & Blue Jeans also offer a wonderful
collection accessories such as purses, shoes and jewelry, as
well as a selection of home furnishings, jewelry and antiques.
The consignment arrangement at Venus & Blue Jeans is
refreshingly straightforward, offering a 50/50 split between
the shop and the consigner. Clothing items must be no more
than a few years old, clean, free of stains and in ready for the
rack conditions. Clothing is kept for 60 days, and is marked
down after 30 and 45 days. All consignment request must be
made by appointment
The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat, and there is plenty
of parking conveniently located right next to the shop.
Venus & Blue Jeans is open Monday through Friday from 11
am until 5:30 pm, and from 11 am until 4 pm on Saturday, is
located at 340 W. Main Street in Gaylord, and can be reached
at 989-731-2600.
The holiday spirit is rocking your way!
Winter is approaching and with that comes Staffords
Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade on Saturday, November
26 at 10 am. The parade will follow the traditional route from
the high school, down Mitchell Street (on one side of the
boulevard only), to Petoskey, Lake and Howard, ending at the
Perry Hotel where children can have those all-important con-
versations with Santa and see his reindeer as well. Join us for
a time of family, friends, and fun!
Staffords Hospitality is the title sponsor of the parade. The
parade theme this year is Rock Around the Clock. Downtown
is looking for area businesses and organizations to create the
best float, walking ensemble, or musical entry with rock-n-roll
as inspiration. The clock portion of the theme can also be
used, especially for companies celebrating anniversaries, or
where it is appropriate.
Applications are online at www.petoskeydowntown.com.
Applications should be faxed to 231-439-6399 by close of busi-
ness November 21.
For more information on holiday events, contact
Downtown Events Coordinator, Kathy Bardins, at 231-487-
1188.
A turning point for our friends and neighbors in need has
arrived. Trained Call Specialists are now available to connect
people in Otsego County with services in their local commu-
nities, thanks to the launch of a new community information
and referral toll free service. Lorraine Manary, Otsego
County United Way Executive Director, shared: 1-888-636-
4211 is a free telephone number that connects callers with
resources, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People looking for
assistance can find it difficult to navigate the complicated
web of health and human service programs and often dont
know where to begin. Now, help is available by simply picking
up the phone and dialing this toll free number.
Manary added, any health and human service provider
who is curious about being included in the database or would
like to be listed can call the United Way or 2-1-1 and we will
provide you with a basic information form to complete. By
dialing 1-888-636-4211, callers will be connected with a
trained, caring professional who will assess their situation,
identify their needs and refer them to local resources who can
help. Individuals who need information on how to volunteer
or have items to donate to their community can also connect
by calling the same toll free number. The 2-1-1 Northeast
Michigan provides information and referral for:
- Basic Human Needs: food, clothing, shelter, utility assis-
tance, etc. - Physical and Mental Health: medical informa-
tion, crisis intervention services, support groups and coun-
seling, etc. - Support for Older Americans and People with
Disabilities: home health care, adult day care, independent
living, workforce training, Meals on Wheels, etc.
- Support for Children, Youth and Families: quality child-
care, early childhood programs, after-school programs, sum-
mer camps, mentoring, tutoring, etc. - Crisis Calls: suicidal
thoughts, domestic violence, Public Health Emergencies, etc.
As an outreach of 2-1-1 Northeast Michigan the agency is
offering residents of Otsego County the ability to GET CON-
NECTED and GET ANSWERS with the use of their toll free
number. Over the next several months, 2-1-1 Northeast
Michigan will continue to work toward achieving the neces-
sary approvals for providing coverage with its easier to
remember three digit phone number. Bringing this impor-
tant service to our region was very much a collaborative
effort. The Dow Chemical Company and Consumers Energy
are a leading force in bringing this service online in our
region. In addition, generous financial support has been
provided by: Otsego County Commissioners, Otsego County
United Way, GoodWill Industries, NEMCSA, Fox Farm
Consulting, and North Country Community Mental Health
For additional information, simply dial toll-free (888) 636-
4211, or visit our web site at: www.211nemichigan.org
LOCAL NEWS
H I D D E N T R E A S U R E S
Offering gently used designer clothing, accessories & home dcor items,
Venus & Blue Jeans is located at 340 W. Main Street in Gaylord.
Photo by Jim AkAns
To add your business listing E-Mail office@WeeklyChoice.com
BOYNE CITY
Challenge Mountain
Resale Shop
1158 S. M-75
Boyne City
231-582-5711
www.challengemtn.org
CHARLEVOIX
Consign Design
100 Van Pelt Pl., Charlevoix
231-237-9773
www.consigndesign.net
Bergmann Center
Resale Shop
8888 Ance Road
231-547-9624
www.bergmanncenter.org
Kellys Antiques &
Furniture Barn
06176 Old US 31 S., Charlevoix
231-547-0133
www.dkellyantiques.com
ELLSWORTH
Good Samaritan
Furniture & More Store
6517 Center St.
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
FREDERIC
Pineview Military Surplus
7328 Old 27 North
Frederic
989-348-8300
GAYLORD
A-2-Z Resale
1829 Old 27 South,
Gaylord
989-732-9500
Goodwill Retail and
Donation Center
1361 Pineview Dr. (near Lowes)
Gaylord
989-705-1747
www.goodwillnmi.org
Great Rooms
Quality Pre-Owned Furniture
148 W. Main Street
Gaylord
989-745-5184
www.greatroomsgaylord.com
GAYLORD
Angels at Work
Resale
1523 S Otsego Ave.
Gaylord
989.448.8615
Venus & Blue Jeans
340 West Main St.
Gaylord
989-731-2600
www.venusandbluejeans.com
New Beginnings Thrift Shop
650 W Conway Rd.
Harbor Springs
231-348-2980
HARBOR SPRINGS
Habitat for
Humanity Restore
8460 M-119
Harbor Springs
231-347-8440
HARBOR SPRINGS
Quality Sports & Tools
Consignment
1221 W Conway Rd.
Harbor Springs
231-487-0152
www.qtsconsignments.com
INDIAN RIVER
Finders Keepers Antiques
& Consignment Shop
3639 S. Straits Hwy.
Indian River
231-238-5000
MANCELONA
Mancelona Food Pantry
& Resale Shop
201 N. Maple St.
Mancelona
231-587-9606
MIO
Strawberry Patch ReSale
Consignment
Downtown Mio
989-826-1503
ONAWAY
Second Chance Thrift Store
20420 State St., Onaway
989-733-9671
PETOSKEY
Challenge Mountain
Resale Shop
2429 US31 North, Petoskey
231-348-3195
www.challengemtn.org
Goodwill Retail and
Donation Center
1600 Anderson Road
Petoskey
231-348-6947
www.goodwillnmi.org
Hidden Treasures
Northern Michigan Treasure Hunters Guide to area
antique, consignment, resale and thrift shops
In the Rough, Professionally Painted
or Completely Restored
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Furniture, Antiques & Goodies
06176 Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix, MI 49720
E-Mail: donkellyantiques@yahoo.com
FURNITURE BARN
(231) 547-0133 Cell (231) 881-0353
Web: dkellyantiques.com
CUSTOM & ANTIQUE
FURNITURE
Call for entries for
the Downtown
Petoskey Holiday
Parade
2-1-1 Northeast Michigan
Provides outreach with toll free
service in Otsego County
Johannesburg, MI
Ph. 989-732-6122
Cell 989-390-1404
ONLINE:
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GAYLORD
Auditions for Escanaba
in da moonlight
Auditions for Escanaba in da
Moonlight will take place
November 10th at 7:30pm at
the Michaywe clubhouse. If
you have any questions
please feel free to call Chuck
Bump at 989-732-3617.
GAYLORD
FINAL WEEK to sign
up for Bear Basketball
3-6 Grade
Now in its 24th year, Bear
Basketball leagues will begin
soon. 3rd 6th grade boys
and girls League begins in
January. Player draft for team
selection will be held in Mid-
November. Final date to reg-
ister is November 17.
Registration Register on-line
at www.BearBasketball.org.
All games take place at the
Otsego County Community
Center, 315 S. Center St. Cost
is only $15. This is Northern
Michigans premier youth
basketball program and
includes more than 400
youth from all over Northern
Michigan. Boys and girls
grades 3-6 can sign up at the
Community Center.
GAYLORD
Community orchestra
rehearsal
The Gaylord Community
Orchestra has begun rehears-
ing for the Christmastime
Community Concert on Dec.
17. The string section is
rehearsing in the band room
at St. Mary School on N.
Otsego from 7-8:30pm each
Monday. The winds and per-
cussion will join these
rehearsals in a few weeks. For
info call Gary Waldo, 989-
619-3136 or Joanna Bozin
989-732-3080.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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releases about all the things
happening in Northern
Michigan in the Weekly
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hundreds of events and
activities all across our area.
Readers love the fact that the
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However, it is expensive to
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week filled with positive
news and sports. Our only
source of revenue comes
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business or organization has
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sure to include the Weekly
Choice in your plans. Our
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your message will reach
readers all across Northern
Michigan. The Weekly Choice
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on news stands to 40 towns
including Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cheboygan, Grayling, Indian
River, Onaway, Mio,
Lewiston, Mancelona and all
surrounding towns. Contact
us at
or call 989-732-8160.
GRAYLING
Creative Classes
AuSable Artisan Village Art
Center is offering new cre-
ative classes throughout the
year. These classes are
offered by seasoned profes-
sional artists with something
to share! For more informa-
tion about the classes, please
visit www.artgalleryaav.org.
The AuSable Artisan Village
Art Center is located in
downtown Grayling at 219
Michigan Ave. in the old Ben
Franklin five and dime.
The class schedule for 2011
is:
November 12: Stan Prevosts
Walk on the WIDE side, a
lecture demonstration about
panoramic photography.
December 3: Metalwork
Jewelry (pendant) class with
Nancy Cornett.
December 10: Metalwork
Ornament class with Nancy
Cornett.
GRAYLING
Matter of Balance
Managing Concerns about
Falls Program every Monday
& Wednesday at 9-11am thru
November 30th at the
Grayling Senior Center. Many
older adults experience con-
cerns about falling & restrict
their activities. This program
is an award-winning pro-
gram designed to manage
falls & increase activity levels.
For more information or to
sign up, call 989-348-7123.
GAYLORD
Hunting for Actors
Auditions for Escanaba in da
Moonlight will take place
November 10th at 7:30pm at
the Michaywe clubhouse.
There are some great roles for
men between 30 and 60 years
old, and one womans part.
We welcome anyone who is
interested, whether they
have acting experience or
not. Wed especially like some
hunters to audition.
GRAYLING
AARP Driver Safety
Program
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging is
sponsoring the AARP Driver
Safety Program, a classroom
driver refresher course for
drivers aged 50 and older.
AARP developed this course
to help drivers improve their
skills and prevent crashes.
This course covers the age-
related physical changes in
perception and reaction
time, local driving problems
and rules of the road. The
certified AARP volunteer
instructors will be presenting
this course through a combi-
nation of group discussion
and videotapes. There are no
tests, and all participants
who complete the course will
receive a certificate of com-
pletion that may be eligible
for an automobile insurance
discount. The class will be
held in Grayling on
November 10 from 8:30am
until 4:30pm at the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Grayling Senior
Center at 308 Lawndale
Street. The fee for this course
is $10 payable to AARP. There
will not be a fee for Veterans.
For more information or to
register please call 989-348-
7123.
MACKINAW CITY
VA Clinic Dedication
ceremony
The Cheboygan County
Veterans Affairs Community
Based Outpatient Clinic
invites you to attend their
Dedication Ceremony on
Nov. 10. Ceremony begins at
1, refreshments served until
3pm. They are located at
14540 Mackinaw Highway
(the old Voyageurs Jubilee
Dinner Theater).
GAYLORD
Immunization clinic
Community Immunization
Clinic November 10 from
4pm to 7pm at Gaylord
Intermediate School
Cafeteria in Gaylord. All are
welcome! Please schedule an
appointment. Parents and
guardians, you must accom-
pany your children (17 and
younger). We can charge
Medicaid, Medicare, or pri-
vate health insurance pro-
grams for the immunization
charges. If you are uninsured,
we accept cash and checks
for immunizations (sorry, no
credit cards). Charge for flu
vaccine is $25; charge for
other vaccines vary. We do
not turn away anyone 18 or
younger for inability to pay
for required immunizations.
For more information and to
schedule an appointment,
call the Health Department
of Northwest Michigan to
schedule an appointment at
800-432-4121.
GAYLORD
Books are Fun
Sponsored by the Otsego
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Nov. 10 from 9am to 4pm,
Nov. 11 from 7am to 2pm
held in the hospital class-
room. Lots of new books,
gifts and novelties all pro-
ceeds go towards the auxil-
iary's pledge to the hospital
ROSCOMMON
God of Carnage
Presented by the Rising
Phoenix Student Theatre
Company November 10th at
Noon and 7pm. Friday,
November 11th at 7pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing arts. God of
Carnage is a play by Yasmina
Reza. It is about two pairs of
parents, one of whose child
has hurt the other at a public
park, who meet to discuss
the matter in a civilized man-
ner. However, as the evening
goes on, the parents become
increasingly childish, result-
ing in the evening devolving
into chaos. God of Carnage
won the Tony for Best Play
in 2009. Order by phone at
989-275-6777.
GRAYLING
Flu shot clinic
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be hosting
a Walgreens Flu Shot Clinic
on Friday, November 11th
from 3:00-5:00pm and again
on Friday, November 18th
from 3:00-5:00pm. *$0 out of
pocket cost fro Medicare Part
B recipients. Bring your
Medicare card or other insur-
ance card that covers the
shot. Non-insured seniors
will be charged $31.00 for the
shot. Please call 348-7123 for
an appointment.
GRAYLING
Veterans Day Program
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center would like to
invite the public to join us for
a special Veterans Day pro-
gram honoring all Veterans
on Friday, November 11th at
11am. There will be patriotic
music, inspirational readings
and all Veterans will be rec-
ognized. The program will
last about 1 hour with lunch
following. All Veterans will
eat free. No registration nec-
essary. For more informa-
tion, contact the Senior
Center at (989) 348-7123.
GAYLORD
Free dinner for Vets
Marsh Ridge Resort under-
stands the dedications, com-
mitment & sacrifices that
Veterans make every day to
keep our nation free. To show
their appreciation, Marsh
Ridge Resort would like to
honor our Vets with a com-
plimentary dinner on
November 11th at Jacs Place;
with a purchase of a paid
meal. Reservations recom-
mended, 732-5552; Chef
Steven Rich, US Army & Sous
Chef Tom Corbin, US Army.
GAYLORD
Thank you soldiers
Soldiers say that a simple
Thank You means so much.
Say your THANK YOU by
helping support our overseas
Military. Saturday, November
12th, Zips 45th Parallel
Harley Davidson will be col-
lecting needed items to send
care packages to our soldiers
overseas, along with any
monetary donations to help
defray the shipping cost.
Write a letter or card of
appreciation for all that they
are doing for us and that we
have not forgotten them. Go
to our website
www.zips45thhd.com or stop
by & pick up a list of needed
items.
GRAYLING
Pancake supper
Community of Christ Church
in Grayling located at the
corner of N. Down River Rd
and Glenn St is holding a
Pancake Supper Nov 12 from
5pm to 7pm cost is by dona-
tion.
GRAYLING
Festival of Trees
November 12th 19th at the
Grayling Mini Mall -View
spectacularly decorated trees
during Festival of Trees.
Purchase tickets to win a
chance at winning your
favorite tree! Over 30 beauti-
ful trees decorated by local
businesses will be on display
in the Grayling Mini Mall
(next to Hallmark) from
Nov.12-19. Sponsored by the
Grayling Promotional
Association, an organization
that enthusiastically pro-
motes all the wonderful
things about the Grayling
area, the festival is its biggest
fundraiser.
GRAYLING
Stan Prevosts, Walk
on the WIDE side
Saturday, November 12th at
the AuSable Artisan Village
Art Center/Gallery -a lecture
demonstration about
panoramic photography. For
more information about this
& more classes offered at the
AAV, please visit www.art-
galleryaav.org.
PETOSKEY
Blissfest Fall Concert
Series presents
Ragbirds
A fusion of world rhythms
stirred with a Celtic fiddler's
bow. Tickets are $10 for
Blissfest Members; $15 for
Not-yet-members; Students
are half off. November 12,
8pm at Crooked Tree Arts
Center
GRAYLING
Low Cost Animal
Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, November 12th -
AuSable Valley Animal
Shelter in Grayling will hold a
low cost vaccination clinic
offering rabies vaccinations
for dogs and cats which will
be available for $14.00 each.
If your pet has had previous
shots, please bring your lat-
est certificate so that you can
get a 3 year vaccination.
Other booster shots will also
be available for $14.00 each.
No appointments are neces-
sary as this is a walk-in clinic.
2012 Crawford County dog
licenses will be available.
MACKINAW CITY
Holiday Expo
St. Anthony's CCW Holiday
Expo, 600 W. Central Avenue,
Saturday, November 12th
from 11am to 3pm. Free
admission, Door Prizes, Bake
Sale, Money Raffle.
Luncheon: Cream Turkey on
Biscuits, Cranberry Salad,
Dessert and Beverage $7 or
Chicken Noodle Soup,
Dessert and Beverage $5.
There will be several vendors:
Rada Cutlery, Mary Kay
Cosmetics, North County
Wreaths/Garland, Women's
Club (books, jewelry, Lily of
the Valley Soap, Pampered
Chef, Miche Purses, General
Store, Soy Candles, Gift
Baskets, Mary Lou Peters
(notecards, paintings, etc.),
New and Used Books, CCW
Cookbooks, Thirty One
Products (totes, purses, wal-
lets, zipper pouches, etc.),
Tastefully Simple, Avon and
Quilting Supplies. Lots of
items for Christmas
GAYLORD
Walk to end
Alzheimer's
The Otsego County walk,
swim, skate takes place Nov.
12 from 9am - Noon at the
Otsego County Sportsplex.
Registration begins at 8:30am
or on-line at www.alz.org.
PETOSKEY
Fashion show
The Petoskey chapter of
Zonta International invites
the public to their 39th annu-
al Fashion Show on Saturday,
Nov. 12 from 11am to 2pm in
the Ovation Room at Odawa
Casino Resort. The Fashion
Show, aptly themed "Putting
on the Ritz," will highlight
the latest fall and winter
fashions from more than 25
retailers in the Petoskey area,
and include an elegant
lunch, entertainment, a
silent and live auction, a gift
basket raffle and goody bags
for all attendees. Each year,
the Petoskey chapter of
Zonta gives over $10,000 to
organizations that improve
the status of women and
girls. The Fashion Show is
one of two fundraisers each
year that provide that much
needed support. Tickets are
$40 each, and tables are
available in 8-tops and 10-
tops. Make your reservations
early by calling Kathy Bardins
at 231-487-1188 or email her
at mailto:kbardins@winter-
net.com.
INDIAN RIVER
Bringing your "A"
Game
Attend this workshop Nov.
12, 9:30am - Noon. General
Session 9:30 to 10:15;
Breakout Sessions 10:30
Noon. Conducted by Sam
Riggleman, nationally recog-
nized baseball coach. Open
to coaches, athletes & par-
ents in all youth and school
sports programs. Cost is $15.
Call 231-622-2223. Send reg-
istrations to BTS, Box 135,
Petoskey, 49770
GAYLORD
Give GACA a Piece of
Your Mind
The Gaylord Area Council for
the Arts (GACA) wants to
hear from you. In order to
provide programs in 2012
that are desirable to the com-
munity, GACA is conducting
a survey as part of its strate-
gic planning process. This
survey will only take 5 min-
utes to complete and is avail-
able on-line at www.survey-
monkey.com/s/63TNJ8G. If
you cannot complete it on
the internet, a hard copy of
the survey can be obtained at
the Gaylord Area Council for
the Arts at 125 East Main St
(T-F 11-3, Sat 11-1). For more
information or a copy of the
survey, please contact the
Gaylord Area Council for the
Arts at (989) 732-3242.
INDIAN RIVER
Baseball & Softball
skills clinic
Attend this workshop Nov.
12, 1-2:30pm. Conducted by
Sam Riggleman, nationally
recognized baseball coach.
Open to coaches, athletes &
parents in all youth and
school sports programs. Cost
is $15. Call 231-622-2223.
Send registrations to BTS,
Box 135, Petoskey, 49770
CHARLEVOIX
String concert
The Great Lakes Chamber
Orchestra presents "String
Music - Old and New" on
Sunday, November 13 at 4pm
in the unique setting of
Castle Farms in Charlevoix.
This concert features an
eclectic mix of works for
string orchestra, from
Mozart's Serenata Notturna,
K. 239 to William Walton's
music from the film: Henry V.
The program includes
Eclogue, a work for piano
and string orchestra featur-
ing pianist and GLCO Music
Director Matthew
Hazelwood, the Strauss
Pizzicato Polka, and Michi
Wincko's arrangement of La
Folia: Variations for String
Orchestra. Admission to this
program is advance ticket
sales, $14, through
Treatickets.com and $15 at
the door. Pre-Concert private
guided Historical Tours of
Castle Farms are available at
a reduced rate of $7 by calling
the GLCO office at 231-487-
0010 and making reserva-
tions. These tours will begin
at 2:30 p.m. Reserve seats will
be held for Tour Participants.
Students age 18 and under,
active military and people
with disabilities are admitted
free.
ALANSON
Hunters dinner
Alanson Church of the
Nazarene Food Pantry, help-
ing to serve the needs of the
community, feeds about 50
families a week. The Monday
November 14 hunters
fundraiser dinner, which
includes steak,
potatoes/gravy, green beans,
rolls, dessert and beverages,
will raise monies to support
this ministry. Ticket prices
are $10.00, and include a
chance to win a Remington
Model 770 Bolt Action 30-06
with Scope. Serving is from
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The
drawing will be between 6:30
and 7:00 p.m. You do not
need to be present to win. If
you have any questions,
please call the church at 231-
548-5462.
GRAYLING
Chili cookoff
Join River House for their
First Chili Cook Off
Fundraiser to be held on
November 14 from 6-9pm at
The Ole Barn in Grayling.
Chili registration is $15,
please call 989-348-3169 to
register or for more informa-
tion.
GAYLORD
Snowmobile Trails
Council meeting
The Gaylord Area
Snowmobile Trails Council
will have their Kickoff
Meeting for the 2011-12 sea-
son on Nov. 11 at 8am at Bob
Evans Restaurant. All busi-
nesses that benefit from
snowmobile tourism are
encouraged to attend.
PETOSKEY
Athena Award
Nominees sought
Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac will present the
prestigious ATHENA Award
at this year's Petoskey
Chamber Breakfast of
Champions. This award is
presented to a woman who
has demonstrated excellence
in their business or profes-
sion, devoted time and ener-
gy to their community in a
meaningful way, and gener-
ously assisted women in
attaining their full potential.
You can contact the Petoskey
Chamber of Commerce for
an Athena Nomination form
at 231-347-4150.
Nominations will close at the
5pm of November 15th.
GRAYLING
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Awards will be given out
Tuesday, November 15th &
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and around town). Helps
support operation of the
Grayling Buck Pole (spon-
sored by the Camp Grayling
Conservation Club). Cash
Awards for Bucks (may win in
multiple categories): First
Deer Each Day, First 10 Deer
Each Day, First Lady Hunter
Each Day, Youngest Hunter
Each Day, Oldest Hunter
Each Day, Heaviest Buck
Each Day & Biggest Rack
Each Day and scoped hunt-
ing rifle for Largest Scored
Rack Over Both Days!
GAYLORD
Power of the Purse
November 16th, 5:30 -
9:30pm at Otsego Club.
Power of the Purse is an
annual event demonstrating
the ability of women to have
fun while doing good work in
the community. Funds raised
during this event support the
work of United Way in
advancing the common good
by focusing community
investments in the areas of
Income, Education and
Health. It is a primary
fundraiser for the United Way
and contributes to reaching
our campaign goal each year.
Early Bird Tickets: $ 35. Call
989-732-8929. Nov. 1st -
16th, 2011 tickets: $40.
GRAYLING
Thanksgiving Dinner
The community is invited to
the Commission on Aging &
Senior Centers annual
Thanksgiving Dinner on
Thursday, November 17th
from 4-6pm. We will be serv-
ing Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed
Potatoes with Gravy, Green
Bean Casserole, Fruited-
Cranberry Mix and Pumpkin
Pie. The cost of the dinner is
$5.25 for those under 60 and
a suggested donation of
$2.50 for those over 60 years
of age. Dinner is open to the
public. The Senior Center is
located at 308 Lawndale St.
For more information call
(989) 348-7123.
PETOSKEY
Business after hours
November 17th, 5-7pm at the
Side Door Saloon
GRAYLING
Teen y Ology
Friday, November 18th at
6pm at Devereaux Library -
We are diggin up more bones
at this teen and tween
genealogy program that
exposes your familys past.
Join us for skeletons, snacks
and fun.
GRAYLING
Donate Christmas
lights
The Christmas Walk commit-
tee is looking for out door
Christmas tree lights and
Christmas decoration dona-
tions, so we can make this
Christmas Walk a Christmas
Wonderland. If you can help
us please contact Pam Barr at
989-344-6000.
PETOSKEY
Swing Dance Series
With the Up North Big Band
at North Central Michigan
College Cafeteria Room. Nov.
18, 7:30pm. Beginners are
welcome. Instruction starts
at 6:45pm. Dances are $10,
adult, $5, Under 18 and free
under 5. A great way to expe-
rience the magic of the 30's
and 40's big band sound and
the dance styles popularized
by the music. Lindy and jit-
terbug Dances styles are
taught as well as other ball-
room styles and the Up North
Big Band provides music
with an 18 piece Big Band.
The Blissfest Music
Organization present this
series as part of our commit-
ment to sharing cultural her-
itage and providing a great
way to socialize like folks
used to before T.V.
BAY VIEW
Many moods of
Christmas concert
Tickets are now on sale for
the 30th annual fall concert
of the Northern Michigan
Chorale, titled The Many
Moods of Christmas. Dates
for the two performances are
Nov. 18 at 7:30pm and Nov.
20 at 3:30pm. The concerts
will be performed at the John
M. Hall Auditorium in Bay
View. Adult tickets are $10 (18
years and older) and $7 for
students. Contact the
Petoskey Chamber of
Commerce office, The Pier in
Harbor Springs or Chorale
members. The ticket booth at
Hall Auditorium will also sell
tickets one hour prior to per-
formances. For ticket infor-
mation, contact Larry
Gerould at 231-838-1757 or
Janada Chingwa at 231-347-
1618.
GRAYLING
Volunteers wanted for
Museum
I am interested in finding
people who would like to
dress in their history period
clothes and visit the Grayling
Museum during the Grayling
Christmas Walk, Saturday,
November 19 between 3 pm
and 8 pm. We usually have
over 250 families; many chil-
dren visit the museum on
this evening and then after
their visit we have tradition-
ally given them cookies and
cider. I thought it would be so
nice if they could meet and
see some of these people
from ages past. I think the
children would gain so much
from this experience and it
would be fun for all. Please
contact me if you would be
interested in participating.
Thank you. Rose Mary
Nelson, 989-348-2985
GRAYLING
Be a part of the Parade
The Grayling Christmas Walk
committee is looking for peo-
ple who would like to be in
the Christmas Parade.
5:30pm. Line up at 4:30pm
starting at the Court House.
Please contact Sue Cowan at
989-3444004
PETOSKEY
Christmas Holiday
Arts, Crafts and Gift
Show
Dozens of vendors will be
offering their one-of-a-kind,
quality gift and craft items
during the show Nov. 19, 9am
- 4pm at Community Center -
Emmet County Fair Grounds.
Admission is $1 or a donation
of a non-perishable food
item, with proceeds benefit-
ing Brother Dan's Food
Pantry, which serves
Northern Michigan.
Consessions will be available
from Brother Dan's as well.
GRAYLING
Christmas Walk
On Saturday, November 19th,
Uptown Grayling will be all
aglow and filled with the hol-
iday spirit when The
Christmas Walk welcomes
the Holiday Season.
Festivities include: Breakfast
with Santa (arts & crafts &
silent auction) at American
Legion at 9am-12noon.
Christmas Musical Show at
1pm at Rialto (by donation
only). A FREE Childrens
Christmas Movie at 3pm at
Rialto. Christmas Parade at
5pm on Michigan Ave. Live
Reindeer, Pony Rides &
Pictures with Santa at North
Country Corner all day.
Trolley rides available to take
you around town, to the
Festival of Trees and to
Northbound Outfitters from
3-8pm. Cookie decoration,
Christmas Stories & Crafts at
the Devereaux Library. Face
Painting at the Mercy
Hospital Window Shoppe.
Chili, hot dogs, nachos, hot
cocoa & coffee available at
North Country Corner.
Grayling Jr. Eagles will be
selling smores fixins in a bag
at North Country Corner and
a portable fire pit will be
available for toasting up
smores.
GAYLORD
Farmer's Market
The Gaylord Downtown
Farmer's Market is consid-
ered one of the finest mar-
kets in Northern Michigan!
Local farm producers sell
fresh fruits, vegetables,
baked goods, herbs and
much more! Every Saturday
thru Nov. 19, 10am 2pm.
GRAYLING
Meet the Artist
Wildlife Bronze Artist Roger
Smith at the Main Branch
Gallery from 3-8pm during
the Christmas Walk Nov. 19.
To preview his work, visit
www.mainbranchgallery.co
m.
PETOSKEY
Singles for Christ
Singles for Christ dinner
group for all area singles 50
years and older will meet
6pm at the Odawa Casino for
a Buffet Meal. Later we will
have a game night at First
Presbyterian Church, 501 W.
Mitchell. Bring your own
beverage and a snack to pass.
Reservations required so
R.S.V.P. by calling Frieda at
231-347-5747 or e-mail frie-
da@compnor.com
GRAYLING
Toys for Tots
Toy donations for our
Christmas Help Program
may be dropped off at the
Christian Help Center or
placed in collection boxes
around town.
GRAYLING
Kids Coats & Socks
Wanted
New socks & new or gently
used coats are now being
accepted for children of all
ages. Donations may be
dropped off at the Christian
Help Center.
ROSCOMMON
Lakota Sioux Dance
Theatre
The Lakota Sioux Dance
Theatre has educated, enter-
tained and enlightened audi-
ences all over the world for
more than three decades.
The company communicates
the powerful messages and
resonance of dance and
songs in Plains Indian society
at the center of a living his-
tory and oral tradition in
American Indian society.
Featuring narratives, cre-
ation stories, original video
imagery and more than 20
traditional and sacred songs
and dances, the company
includes some of the most
highly acclaimed performers
of the Sioux Nation. See them
at Kirtland Center for the
Performing arts Nov. 19 at
7pm. Tickets are $20 and $16.
Order by phone at 989-275-
6777.
GRAYLING
Cash for Christmas
50/50 Raffle
To benefit the Crawford
County United Way and to
give YOU a chance to win
Christmas Shopping Money.
The more tickets sold, the
more the jackpot grows!
Minimum Prize: $200. Ticket
Prices, $1/ticket or 6 for $5.
Tickets available at 7-11 in
Grayling, from any CCUW
Board Member, or by calling
989-350-4462. Drawing will
be held Sunday, November
20 at noon at the Grayling
Mini Mall (2384 I-75 Bus
Loop, Grayling). Need not be
present to win. Help us help
others by buying your tickets
today.
EAST JORDAN
Christmas Art Sale
Jordan River Arts Council is
hosting an art sale Nov. 20 -
Dec. 18, 1-4pm. Opening
with Christmas treats and
music on Nov. 20
MANCELONA
Financial Institutions
workshop
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
will be hosting workshop on
Banks and Financial
Institutions on November 22
from 6pm to 9pm, as part of a
free series of workshops on
financial fitness. The series
workshops are offered to the
general public for free at
NMCAA Head Start, 201 E.
State St. Attend all the six free
financial fitness workshops
and get your certificate of
completion! To register or to
find out about the future
workshops, please call 800-
443-5518.
GAYLORD
Sweater Drive
Otsego Memorial Hospital
has been designated as an
official drop off location for
the CMU Public Television
5th Annual Mister Rogers
Neighborhood Sweater
Drive. Community members
are encouraged to donate
new or gently-worn sweaters
to help keep each and every
one of our neighbors in the
community warm this fall
and winter season. Childrens
sweaters in particular are
needed. Partnering with
businesses in Central,
Northern and Southeast
Michigan, CMU Public
Broadcasting (WCMU) coor-
dinates the collection of
warm outerwear throughout
the months of October,
November and December.
Donated sweaters will be dis-
tributed to families who need
them by organizations in the
communities in which they
are collected. Sweaters col-
lected through Otsego
Memorial Hospital will be
distributed to members of
the community through The
Clothing Room in Gaylord.
GAYLORD
Holiday Farmer's
Market
Fresh pies and items for that
Holiday Dinner! Michigan
farm producers sell fresh
fruits, vegetables, baked
goods, herbs and much
more! Nov. 23, 10am - 2pm
under the pavilion down-
town.
GAYLORD
Turkey Trot
The first Thanksgiving Turkey
Trot will be held Thursday,
Nov. 24, and will benefit the
Friendship Housing Center.
The 5k run and one-mile fun
run/walk will begin at 9 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day at the
Gaylord Regional Airport ter-
minal. Entry fees are $30 for
the 5k run or walk (including
T-shirt), $15 for the one-mile
run/walk and $10 for kids
under 12 years of age. T-
shirts will be available for
$15. Pre-registration will take
place from 5 to 7pm
Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the
airport terminal. Race-day
registration will be at 8am
Thursday, Nov. 24, also at the
terminal. Find more at the
race's listing at www.run-
michigan.com. For more
information, contact Marilyn
Kaczanowski at 989-732-5960.
GAYLORD
Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
Join your neighbors at the
community Thanksgiving
dinner Nov. 24 At St. Mary
cathedral parish hall for a
free Thanksgiving dinner.
Fellowship begins at 2pm,
dinner at 3pm. All food and
beverages are furnished. If
you would like to help serve,
donate or attend please call
Joe or Julie Koprowicz at 989-
732-2119.
CHARLEVOIX
Community Tree
Lighting
Join the community of
Charlevoix for their annual
tree lighting ceremony Nov.
25 in downtown
PETOSKEY
Alan Gerber
Nov. 26, Crooked Tree Arts
Center, 8 pm. Shows are $15
advance, $10 members
advance, $20/$15 door,
$20/$15 reserved, students
price. Advanced tickets avail-
able at Crooked Tree, Grain
Train, Petoskey Chamber and
Blissfest.
PETOSKEY
Stafford's Downtown
Holiday Parade
Help the holidays march into
Downtown Petoskey with the
Stafford's Downtown
Petoskey Holiday Parade on
Saturday, November 26 at 10
am. Stafford's Hospitality
hosts this daytime parade
that swoops into downtown
carrying holiday excitement.
This fun event includes
marching bands, floats by
local businesses, marching
characters, and much more.
The parade is wrapped up by
its most popular participant,
Santa Claus. After the parade,
he will greet children on the
Veranda at Stafford's Perry
Hotel and listen to all of their
Christmas wishes.
GAYLORD
Holiday Arts & Crafts
Fair and Fundraiser
Otsego Christian School will
be hosting their 1st Annual
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
on Saturday, November 26
from 10am to 4pm. We want
to invite all crafters of hand-
made items to call us at (989)
732-8333 or email us at
khawkins@ocsgaylord.org for
an application or for more
information. This is a
fundraiser for our school,
and we are very excited about
opening up the school for a
great craft show such as this!
MACKINAW CITY
Spirit of Christmas
Dinner
Audie's Restaurant in
Mackinaw City and The
Northland Players' singing
group the Northland
Noteables present the Spirit
of Christmas Dinner,
Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday, November 28th,
29th & 30th. Call 231-436-
5744 for reservations.
MANCELONA
Plumbing workshop
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
will be hosting a workshop
on Plumbing on November
29 from 6pm to 9pm, as part
of Home Maintenance work-
shops. The free workshop is
offered to the general public
for free at, NMCAA Head
Start, 201 E. State St. To regis-
ter or to find out about the
future workshops, please call
800-443-5518.
GAYLORD
Extreevanganza
Plan to attend
Extreevanganza 2011 spon-
sored by the Otsego County
Community Foundation at
Otsego Club & Resort Dec. 2
at 6pm. Please consider
donating a tree, wreath or
item for the silent or live auc-
tion. For info call 989-731-
0597 or e-mail dana@otsego-
foundation.org.
GRAYLING
Line
dancing
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging has
restarted its Line Dancing
classes again this fall. The
free classes for are facilitated
by Ann Doty. The group prac-
tices weekly on Wednesdays
at 10am. No dance experi-
ence is needed to attend
these classes and no sign up
is necessary. For more infor-
mation, contact the Senior
Center at (989) 348-7123
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HART HART HART
Q: My son and his wife seem to
argue a lot, usually over minor
stuff. Is this natural for young cou-
ples these days?
Jim: Disagreements happen in mar-
riage, whether it's over where to go for
dinner or something more serious like
budgeting or the in-laws. Every situa-
tion is different, but if you feel your son
and his wife are arguing too much, you
might encourage them to talk to a pas-
tor or marriage counselor.
That said, here are some general
guidelines for resolving conflict in mar-
riage, courtesy of authors Ron Blue and
Jeremy White:
1. Stick to the problem at hand. Don't
bring up past issues or accuse your
spouse of "always" or "never" behaving
a certain way.
2. Get on the same side of the fence.
Don't think about "my way" or "your
way." Work toward a solution that repre-
sents "our way."
3. Identify the core issue. Get to the
heart of the problem, not just the symp-
toms.
4. Don't be a mind reader. Don't try to
interpret your spouse's thoughts or
motives; instead, ask direct questions.
5. If you haven't reached a consensus
by bedtime, agree to resume the discus-
sion the next day. Bitterness can take
root in your marriage if you leave things
unresolved.
6. Avoid character assassination. No
matter how strongly you disagree,
attacking your spouse's personality or
character is never acceptable.
7. Never forget that your relationship
with your spouse is far more important
than winning or being "right."
8. Remember that love keeps no
record of wrongs. Be quick to forgive,
quick to admit your own mistakes, and
quick to move on from the conflict.
That's great advice. We'd recommend
it for any married couple that wants to
reach a peaceful resolution when dis-
agreement rears its head.
** ** **
Q: I heard a marriage expert say
that men want to be asked for
help. I'm newly married and pretty
much used to doing things for
myself. So, when the garbage
needs to be taken care of, do I ask
my husband, "Would you please
take out the garbage?" Or just do
it myself? I really don't know when
to ask for help...
Juli: You're a wise woman to be asking
this question as a newlywed. Many
wives don't ask for help and end up
resenting the fact that "I have to do
everything around the house!" While
men love to come to their wife's rescue,
they hate to be nagged or criticized.
As a newly married, independ-
ent woman, it's going to be natural for
you to treat your husband as a friend as
you both self-sufficiently go through life
together. The beauty of marriage is that
you learn to become interdependent --
he depends on you for some things and
you depend on him for others.
To start fostering that kind of
healthy interdependence, choose a few
things that you want his help with. I'd
encourage you to pick things he's natu-
rally better at than you are.
For example, my husband is far
more organized than I am, so I ask him
to help me with things that require
organization. He's also physically
stronger than I am -- so when it comes
to lifting heavy objects or cleaning out
the garage, I genuinely need help. Your
husband can also help by giving advice
or a unique perspective to a decision or
difficult situation.
Most importantly, value the
contribution he makes -- whether it's
helping with household
chores or giving you advice.
Remember, if you want your
husband to be a hero, you've
got to be willing to need his
help.
** ** **
Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on the
Family, author of several books,
and a wife and mother of three.
Submit your questions to:
ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com
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Senior Discount
By Jim Akans
This Saturday, school sports program coaches,
athletes and their parents are invited to a special
workshop and clinic at Inland Lakes High School
designed to bolster that competitive edge while
achieving excellence in character.
Presented by Spring Arbor baseball coach, Sam
Riggleman, who has coached at all levels of colle-
giate baseball, including Mount Vernon Nazarene,
Southern Illinois University, Bethel College, and
Dallas Baptist University, there will be two ses-
sions presented on Saturday, November 12th; a
general workshop and breakout sessions from 9:30
am until noon, and a baseball and softball skills
clinic from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Designed to inspire and instruct every athlete to
achieve their very best, this exciting workshop and
clinic will be highlighted by the incredible, experi-
enced insights of Coach Sam Riggleman. He
recently received the 2011 Ethics in Coaching
Award from the American Baseball Coaches
Association (ABCA). ABCA believes the highest
calling of a baseball coach is to teach life lessons
and model character traits of honesty, integrity,
respect and personal responsibility. Riggleman,
who was also inducted into the National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of
Fame in 2009, and was twice named Coach of the
Year by that organization, has presented several
workshops on coaching, character and leadership
across the country.
This is a rare opportunity to learn how to Bring
Your A Game Every Day from a highly respected
and honored coach. There is no cost for the work-
shop portion of the event, and cost for the clinic is
just $15 per person. Athletes are asked to bring
their own bats and glove to the clinic portion of
the event.
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Airport, held a dramatic practice exercise this past
Monday morning honing their extensive rescue skills to
refine response time and effectiveness should an actu-
al aircraft emergency situation arise. The exercise
involved an expert, highly trained team utilizing state-
of-the-art emergency equipment. Steps during the
exercise included stabilizing and cutting out an exit
from the aircraft in order to extract occupants who may
be trapped inside. The Otsego County EMS has equip-
ment coming in the near future with flame extinguishing
foaming capability should an accident situation result in
an aircraft fire.
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Otsego County
Community
Foundation Youth
Advisory
Committee
Seeking Members
The Otsego County Community Foundation, Youth
Advisory Committee is recruiting members for the 2011-12
school year. YAC is a permanent advisory committee of the
community foundation with the primary responsibility of
making funding recommendations for grants made from the
Otsego County Community Foundation Youth Fund. The
organization accepts grant applications to address youth
needs and looks for community projects that allow them to
volunteer. Since its inception in 2005, YAC has granted
$18,000 to local youth projects.
Our community is lucky to have this program, not only to
benefit from the grants given but youth are being empow-
ered as philanthropists. It is critical to have representation
from all schools in the county to have the most impact. Said
OCCF executive director, Dana Bensinger.
This is an excellent leadership opportunity for high school
students for leadership development. The time commitment
is approximately two hours per month and members will
become certified grant makers, develop leadership skills and
connect with other student leaders from throughout the
county.
YAC has done a lot for me, but most of all, it has shown me
that myself and my peers can truly have an impact on our
community. Said Sam Noss, GHS senior and YAC president.
The first meeting is Sunday, November 13, from 2-4PM in
the Otsego County Community Foundation located in the
lower level of the Fifth Third building 344 W Main Street in
Gaylord. To RSVP for the meeting and for additional infor-
mation about, Otsego County Youth Advisory Council, con-
tact Otsego County Community Foundation at 989-731-0597
or YAC volunteer advisor, Emma Watson, at
elwatson11@gmail.com.
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These days, you can purchase just
about anything you want on the
Internet. However, you can still benefit
from a human, face-to-face experience
for some purchases such as your
investments. And thats why you may
want to work with a financial profes-
sional.
Unlike a computer interface, a finan-
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truly know your situation today and
then help you make adjustments
tomorrow.
Lets first look at two key areas a
financial professional will consider
today:
* Your risk tolerance By asking the
right questions, a financial professional
can help you determine if youre a mod-
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investor and then recommend those
investments that are suitable for your
risk tolerance.
* Your time horizon If youre saving
for a down payment on a new home you
expect to purchase within two or three
years, you may want an investment that
offers significant preservation of princi-
pal. But if youre saving for retirement,
and youre three decades away from it,
youll likely need investments that offer
the potential for growth. Your financial
advisor can help you choose the mix of
short- and long-term investments that
can help you make progress toward all
your goals.
Now, lets look at the types of mile-
stones that a financial professional can
help you with as your life progresses:
* New child When you bring a new
child into your life, you also add new
responsibilities. Do you have sufficient
life insurance? Do you plan on helping
the child pay for college? If so, what col-
lege funding vehicles should you con-
sider? A financial professional can help
you answer these questions.
* New spouse Whether youre get-
ting married for the first time, or youre
remarrying, youll have to reconcile
your financial picture with that of your
new spouse. A financial professional
can review both your situations and
possibly recommend ways for you to
reduce debt, eliminate redundancies in
your investment portfolios and consoli-
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* Career change When you change
jobs, you may have to make many
investment-related decisions: Should
you move the assets from your old
employers 401(k) to an IRA? Or should
you roll over your old 401(k) to your new
employers plan, if a rollover is allowed?
Knowing your options when you leave
your job can help you make the right
choice for your retirement savings. A
qualified financial professional can help
you review and understand your
rollover options.
* Retirement Once you retire,
youll have several issues to consider:
How much can you
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each year? From
which accounts?
Should you rebal-
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So, when you
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someone who has
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expertise to help you build, maintain
and adjust a portfolio that can help you
move toward your goals.
This article was written by Edward
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Philip Hofweber is a Financial
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Auditions for Escanaba in Da Moonlight November 10th
mark the beginning of a new era of stage productions in
Gaylord. Although the show is being supported by Gaylord
Community Productions, it is being independently produced
and directed. According to GCP Vice-President Charlie Bono,
this new type of joint venture is meant to attract more
diverse shows and participants.
Escanaba in Da Moonlight is being directed by Chuck
Bump, who has extensive community theater experience
downstate before moving to Gaylord. Chuck believes shows
like Escanaba will bring adult dramas and comedies to
town. There are many experienced actors and actresses in
Gaylord who might not want to perform in a big summer
musical, but might be interested in a play like Steel
Magnolias or Escanaba. Chucks production team includes
Jim Driver, Attorney Kirk Yodzevicis and Troy Haag, all of
whom look forward to putting on an adult comedy.
According to Bono Escanaba in Da Moonlight is the type
of show that GCP would never be able to put on, but the com-
munity will love. He explained that Dinner Theater Proposal
Forms are available on their website.
Auditions for Escanaba in da Moonlight will take place
November 10th at 7:30pm at the Michaywe clubhouse. If you
have any questions please feel free to call Chuck Bump at 989-
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Veterans
Day
Almost 100 years ago
Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military
personnel who served in the United States armed forces in
all wars, particularly living veterans. At many places the
American Flag is flown at half mast. A period of silence last-
ing two minutes is held at 11 A.M. at many gatherings.
History
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh
month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the
Allied nations was signed and came into effect.
On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorat-
ed for the first time by then President Wilson. He pro-
claimed the day should be filled with solemn pride in the
heroism of those who died in the countrys service and with
gratitude for the victory
In 1926, the United States Congress officially recognized
the end of World War I. The Congress also requested that
the president should issue a proclamation calling upon the
officials to display the flag of the United States on all gov-
ernment buildings.
On May 13, 1938 Congress enacted a law which made
November 11 in each year a legal holiday, known as
Armistice Day. This day was originally intended to honor
veterans of WWI. A few years later, WWII required the
largest mobilization of service men and women in the his-
tory of the United States. This was followed by the Korean
War. In 1954 the Veteran Service Organizations petitioned
the Congress to change the word Armistice to Veterans.
Congress approved the change and on June 1, 1954,
November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans,
where ever and whenever they had served.
In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill changed Veterans Day
to the fourth Monday of October. The bill took effect in
1971. The change caused so much confusion that in 1975
President Ford signed another law changing Veterans Day
back to Nov. 11th.
Show Your Gratitude
Have you ever wanted to show your gratitude to the
troops, but didnt know how?
Have you ever wanted to say thank you to a service per-
son but you didnt?
An easy way to show your gratitude is to look the service
person straight in the eye, place your right hand over your
heart and then extend the hand, palm up. This indicates
heart felt warmth and thanks without saying a word.
VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: THANKS
FOR YOUR SERVICE
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Submitted by By John Hess, Veterans Affairs Director,
Charlevoix County
Mancelona Fire District Chief Edward Sayre has
been named "Michigan's Northern Regional
Instructor of the Year" by the Michigan Fire Service
Instructors Association (MFSIA).
Each year, the MFSIA selects one "Instructor of
the Year" from five Michigan regions - East, West,
South, North and the Upper Peninsula, and one
person is named overall Instructor of the Year for
the State. The Northern Region covers 23 counties
in northern Michigan including Antrim and Grand
Traverse, from the tip of the mitt south to Mason,
Lake, Osceola, Clare, Gladwin and Arenac coun-
ties.
"When selecting Instructors of the Year, we
examine the nominee's characteristics, choosing
someone who perseveres and makes thing happen
no matter what," said Theo Weber, MFSIA Northern Vice
President. "Especially now when we are facing reduced
budgets, we choose instructors who are dedicated, creative
and innovated; individuals who pass along life saving skills
and knowledge to the next generation of firefighters."
"We look for instructors who stand above. People who con-
tinue the training even under adverse conditions," Weber
noted. "We even do a background check on the nominees."
Sayre received his award at the annual Michigan Fire
Service Instructors Association banquet in Traverse City in
October.
"This is a tremendous honor for me, and for our depart-
ment," Chief Sayre said after receiving the award. "I had no
idea I was nominated, so this was all a surprise. I am very
honored."
Weber said decisions are also based on the recommenda-
tions of respected fire service personnel. Sayre was nominat-
ed by fellow instructor Cliff Boatwright, who serves on sever-
al fire departments in Antrim County.
"Chief Sayre is an advocate of education," Boatwright said.
"He encourages firefighters who want to further their educa-
tion by attending fire related classes."
Boatwright said when training classes are needed in the
area and county training money is not available, Chief Sayre
sponsors the classes and offers them county wide, many
times at no cost to the visiting fire departments.
Sayre has been in the fire service for nearly thirty years. He
became Mancelona Fire Chief in 1996, and a Fire Instructor
and County Training Chairman of Antrim County later that
same year. He has been a member of the Michigan Fire
Service Instructors Association since 1998.
"This is the second time he was nominated," Weber said.
"Chief Sayre is well deserving of this award."
Mancelona Fire Chief Ed Sayre was named Northern Region Fire
Instructor of the Year.
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Harbor Springs Fencing Club offers
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use of the locker area. While some
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He states, We have fencing strips,
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the area.
Next time are shopping in
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impact that each dollar you spend
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munity you live in. Every dollar you
spend works about 50% harder
when it is spent at a locally owned,
independent business. That's
according to an online tool that
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local communities of spending at
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Launched by Independent We
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Depending on the size of the city,
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As such, spending at local small
businesses "leads to better schools,
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other civic necessities such as police
departments," the group says.
The results are based on a study of
local retail economics in the Chicago
area community of Andersonville
that found local, independently
owned stores contributed more tax
dollars to neighborhood develop-
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local businesses paid higher wages,
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Celebrate Native American history month
with a performance by Lakota Sioux Dance
Theatre at the Kirtland Center in
Roscommon. The Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts has been selected to receive
funding from Arts Midwests Performing Arts
Fund, funded in part by the National
Endowment for the Arts with additional con-
tributions from the Michigan Council for Arts
& Cultural Affairs, General Mills Foundation,
and Land OLakes Foundation.
Arts Midwest Executive Director David J.
Fraher says, Arts Midwest is proud to support
the Kirtland Center in their upcoming pres-
entation of Step Afrika! In these economically
trying times, arts events like this not only pro-
vide uplifting experiences for audiences, they
also create meaningful jobs for those
employed in the arts industry amplifying the
effectiveness of our funding.
Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre will present
two youth theatre performances at the
Kirtland Center on the campus of Kirtland
Community College on Wednesday,
November 16th at 10:30 am and 1pm. On Nov.
17th & 18th the artists will present workshops
in area schools and then on Saturday, Nov.
19th there will be a public performance at
7pm at the Kirtland Center. A promotional
video for Lakota Sioux can be viewed at
www.kirtlandcenter.com. Ticket prices for the
public performance will be $20 and $16.
There are senior (55+), student, and group
discounts available. To order tickets visit
www.kirtlandcenter.com or call the Ticket
Office at 989-275-6777 for details.
The Performing Arts Fund supports the
touring of professional performing artists
specializing in the fine arts of dance, theater,
music, and family entertainment throughout
Arts Midwests nine-state region. These
engagements include public performances
and in-depth educational activities reaching
audiences that lack access to the performing
arts.
Child care will also be available at the
Childrens Learning Center on campus from 6
pm through the end of the show, please call
the Ticket Office to make reservations. Free
shuttle service will be provided between the
parking lot and theatre one hour before the
show and also after the show. The youth the-
atre performances and workshops are also
sponsored in part by the Kirtland Community
College Foundation.
Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre performance at Kirtland
LOCAL NEWS
Grant Creates
Safer Communities
3rd Annual Juried
Photography Show Opens
November 12
Three county law enforcement officials,
along with representatives from the Womens
Resource Center who are collaborating on a
federally funded project met at the Emmet
County Building in Petoskey recently to
review details of a two year U.S. Department
of Justice grant awarded through the Office
on Violence Against Women. The grant,
referred to as the Grants to Encourage Arrest
Program (GTEA), will expand and enhance
policies, protocol and training that will result
in safer communities, while also ensuring
the safety and confidentially of victims of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault and stalking.
The GTEA Program recognizes that these
crimes require the criminal justice system to
hold offenders accountable for their actions.
Thoroughly investigating, arresting, and
prosecuting perpetrators of these crimes,
while providing close judicial scrutiny and
management of offenders behavior is the
overall goal of this funded project.
The grant project will be carried out
through a partnership of prosecutors
offices, police departments, and the judicial
system in Emmet, Charlevoix and
Cheboygan counties including the Little
Traverse Bay Bands (LTTB). The Womens
Resource Center of Northern Michigan
(WRC) is the designated victim service
provider who will help oversee the imple-
mentation of the project along with Kerry
Zahner who is an experienced domestic vio-
lence and sexual assault special prosecutor.
Emmet County will serve as the fiduciary.
The GTEA program is designed to encour-
age state, local, and Tribal governments and
courts to treat sexual assault, domestic vio-
lence, dating violence, and stalking as seri-
ous violations of criminal law requiring the
coordinated involvement of the entire crim-
inal justice system. The program challenges
the entire community to listen, communi-
cate, identify problems, and share ideas that
will result in new responses to ensure victim
safety and offender accountability.
For more information, contact Chris
Krajewski, WRC Domestic Abuse/Sexual
Assault Program Director at 231-347-1572.
The Charlevoix Photography Club
announced that 37 photographers submitted
more than 100 images for entry in the 3rd
Annual Juried Photography Show for the
Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton Street in
Charlevoix. The Circle of Arts is hosting an
open house Saturday, November 12 from 5pm
7pm to display the many entries.
Professional photographer and writer,
Thomas Kachadurian, from Traverse City,
who is serving as the Juror has completed the
judging process and has determined the win-
ners in each of the categories and the image
that is the Best of Show. The winners will not
be announced until the opening of the show
on Saturday, November 12. Mr. Kachadurian
will be present at the opening reception from
5 to 7 pm on November 12. He will comment
on the show and announce his selections of
winners. Photographers will be at the Circle
of Arts from 5pm 8pm to visit with patrons.
The cash prizes for the adult categories
have been underwritten by a donation from
Grey Gables Inn of Charlevoix and the cash
prizes for the Youth Category have been
underwritten by Ben Franklin - Mitchell
Street Frameworks of Petoskey. Mike Schlitt
of the Charlevoix Photography Club said, We
are very pleased that these donors have made
the cash prizes possible. They enhance the
importance of the show and are a real incen-
tive for the photographers. We are very grate-
ful.
Visitors to the show at the opening recep-
tion and until its closing on December 30,
2011 will be able to vote for the Peoples
Choice Award in each category. Chris Leese,
Chairman of the Show Committee, said, It
will be exciting, to see if the visitors agree with
the Jurors decisions or have their own choic-
es. We think this is a unique feature of the
show.
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Across
1- Damp
6- Pale bluish purple
11- Purse
14- Academy award
15- Embed
16- Afflict
17- Itty-bitty
18- Sift
19- Madrid Mrs.
20- Cordage fiber
22- "See ya!"
24- Roof flue
28- Cure
29- Yield
30- Seaport in the Crimea
32- Biblical garden
33- Head lock
35- Box
39- Pearl Mosque city
40- ___ little teapot...
41- Kemo ___
42- Bump into
43- Paces
45- A party to
46- A lot
48- Learned person
50- Stellar
53- Bantu language
54- Remains
55- Metal-shaper
57- Blubber
58- Claw
60- Collection of maps
65- Competitor of Tide and Cheer
66- Gnu cousin
67- Model Campbell
68- Affirmative reply
69- Gritty intro
70- Object
Down
1- Witty remark
2- Sugar suffix
3- Bump off
4- Japanese honorific
5- Irritating
6- Indistinct
7- Indigo
8- Peter Fonda title role
9- 6th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
10- Grommet
11- Moisten while cooking
12- Broadcast
13- Quite bright
21- Dispatched
23- Collecting
24- Fatty part of milk
25- Barrier
26- Grenoble's river
27- Menacing
28- "Treasure Island" monogram
30- Arabian republic
31- Quickly, quickly
34- Baptism, e.g.
36- White-and-black bearlike mam-
mal
37- Bubbling
38- Oscar de la ___
43- Letters on a Cardinal's cap
44- Roasting rod
47- Attach firmly
49- Let go
50- Analyze
51- Fur scarf
52- Small hand drum
53- Jitterbug dance
55- Bed support
56- ___ Blanc
59- Boxer Laila
61- ___ kwon do
62- Actor Herbert
63- ___ Darya (Asian river)
64- Highly respectful way of
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Across
1- Damp; 6- Pale bluish
purple; 11- Purse; 14-
Academy award; 15-
Embed; 16- Afflict; 17- Itty
-bitty; 18- Sift; 19- Madrid
Mrs.; 20- Cordage fiber;
22- "See ya!"; 24- Roof
flue; 28- Cure; 29- Yield;
30- Seaport in the Crimea;
32- Biblical garden; 33-
Head lock; 35- Box; 39-
Pearl Mosque city; 40-
___ little teapot...; 41-
Kemo ___; 42- Bump into;
43- Paces; 45- A party to;
46- A lot; 48- Learned
person; 50- Stellar; 53-
Bantu language; 54-
Remains; 55- Metal-
shaper; 57- Blubber; 58-
Claw; 60- Collection of
maps; 65- Competitor of
Tide and Cheer; 66- Gnu
cousin; 67- Model
Campbell; 68- Affirmative
reply; 69- Gritty intro; 70-
Object;

Down
1- Witty remark; 2- Sugar suffix; 3- Bump off; 4- Japanese honorific; 5- Irritating; 6-
Indistinct; 7- Indigo; 8- Peter Fonda title role; 9- 6th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; 10-
Grommet; 11- Moisten while cooking; 12- Broadcast; 13- Quite bright; 21- Dispatched; 23-
Collecting; 24- Fatty part of milk; 25- Barrier; 26- Grenoble's river; 27- Menacing; 28-
"Treasure Island" monogram; 30- Arabian republic; 31- Quickly, quickly; 34- Baptism, e.g.;
36- White-and-black bearlike mammal; 37- Bubbling; 38- Oscar de la ___; 43- Letters on a
Cardinal's cap; 44- Roasting rod; 47- Attach firmly; 49- Let go; 50- Analyze; 51- Fur scarf;
52- Small hand drum; 53- Jitterbug dance; 55- Bed support; 56- ___ Blanc; 59- Boxer
Laila; 61- ___ kwon do; 62- Actor Herbert; 63- ___ Darya (Asian river); 64- Highly
respectful way of addressing a man;
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A c r o s s
1 - D a m p ; 6 - P a l e b l u i s h
p u r p l e ; 1 1 - P u r s e ; 1 4 -
A c a d e m y a w a r d ; 1 5 -
E m b e d ; 1 6 - A f f l i c t ; 1 7 - I t t y
- b i t t y ; 1 8 - S i f t ; 1 9 - M a d r i d
M r s . ; 2 0 - C o r d a g e f i b e r ;
2 2 - " S e e y a ! " ; 2 4 - R o o f
f l u e ; 2 8 - C u r e ; 2 9 - Y i e l d ;
3 0 - S e a p o r t i n t h e C r i m e a ;
3 2 - B i b l i c a l g a r d e n ; 3 3 -
H e a d l o c k ; 3 5 - B o x ; 3 9 -
P e a r l M o s q u e c i t y ; 4 0 -
_ _ _ l i t t l e t e a p o t . . . ; 4 1 -
K e m o _ _ _ ; 4 2 - B u m p i n t o ;
4 3 - P a c e s ; 4 5 - A p a r t y t o ;
4 6 - A l o t ; 4 8 - L e a r n e d
p e r s o n ; 5 0 - S t e l l a r ; 5 3 -
B a n t u l a n g u a g e ; 5 4 -
R e m a i n s ; 5 5 - M e t a l -
s h a p e r ; 5 7 - B l u b b e r ; 5 8 -
C l a w ; 6 0 - C o l l e c t i o n o f
m a p s ; 6 5 - C o m p e t i t o r o f
T i d e a n d C h e e r ; 6 6 - G n u
c o u s i n ; 6 7 - M o d e l
C a m p b e l l ; 6 8 - A f f i r m a t i v e
r e p l y ; 6 9 - G r i t t y i n t r o ; 7 0 -
O b j e c t ;

D o w n
1 - W i t t y r e m a r k ; 2 - S u g a r s u f f i x ; 3 - B u m p o f f ; 4 - J a p a n e s e h o n o r i f i c ; 5 - I r r i t a t i n g ; 6 -
I n d i s t i n c t ; 7 - I n d i g o ; 8 - P e t e r F o n d a t i t l e r o l e ; 9 - 6 t h l e t t e r o f t h e H e b r e w a l p h a b e t ; 1 0 -
G r o m m e t ; 1 1 - M o i s t e n w h i l e c o o k i n g ; 1 2 - B r o a d c a s t ; 1 3 - Q u i t e b r i g h t ; 2 1 - D i s p a t c h e d ; 2 3 -
C o l l e c t i n g ; 2 4 - F a t t y p a r t o f m i l k ; 2 5 - B a r r i e r ; 2 6 - G r e n o b l e ' s r i v e r ; 2 7 - M e n a c i n g ; 2 8 -
" T r e a s u r e I s l a n d " m o n o g r a m ; 3 0 - A r a b i a n r e p u b l i c ; 3 1 - Q u i c k l y , q u i c k l y ; 3 4 - B a p t i s m , e . g . ;
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C a r d i n a l ' s c a p ; 4 4 - R o a s t i n g r o d ; 4 7 - A t t a c h f i r m l y ; 4 9 - L e t g o ; 5 0 - A n a l y z e ; 5 1 - F u r s c a r f ;
5 2 - S m a l l h a n d d r u m ; 5 3 - J i t t e r b u g d a n c e ; 5 5 - B e d s u p p o r t ; 5 6 - _ _ _ B l a n c ; 5 9 - B o x e r
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r e s p e c t f u l w a y o f a d d r e s s i n g a m a n ;
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James Linderman, Emmet County Prosecutor (from left); Kerry Zahner,
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prosecutor; John Jarema Charlevoix
County Prosecutor; Chris Krajewski, Womens Resource Center Domestic
Abuse and Sexual Assault Program Director; and Aaron Gauthier,
Cheboygan County Assistant Prosecutor review details of a two year U.S.
Department of Justice grant designed to encourage a coordinated effort of
the entire criminal justice system in dealing with sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence, and stalking.
terrific kids from otsego Christian
school
Front Row (left to right): Grace Farina (5th), Sydney Klay (2nd),
Remington Robel (3rd), Cydney Bradstreet (Kindergarten),
Robby Priestap (2nd), Bela Soderquist (Kindergarten), Grace
Baragrey (1st), Avery Wohlfeil (1st), and Ashley Wagner (4th)
Back Row (left to right): Chuck Bump (Kiwanis Representative),
Karla Hawkins (OCS Administrator), Shelby Piehl (7th), Bob
Wilson (Kiwanis Representative), Ji Min Kim (9th)
Otsego Christian School (OCS) is proud to announce our "Terrific Kids" for the
month of October! All of our children here at OCS are terrific, but we want to take
some time to also honor those students who exhibit outstanding behavior and
character in and out of the classroom. Here at OCS, we have a monthly award that
we give these students, and it is called the "Timothy Award." It is based on 1 Timothy
4:12 and states, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set
an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." The
Kiwanis Club of Otsego County is now partnering with us in honoring these stu-
dents, so on the first Wednesday of every month several students from each class will
be selected to receive the "Terrific Kid" award, and they will be presented with a cer-
tificate and a small gift by a representative from the Kiwanis Club and Karla
Hawkins, the OCS Administrator. Our students are very special to us, and we appre-
ciate the opportunity to praise them for their exceptional attitudes and behavior
and share this good news with the community.
LOCAL NEWS
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United Way
Campaign Kicks Off
Char-Em United Way kicked o its 2009-2010 Campaign with
a Growing a Bountiful Campaign luncheon for volunteer leaders.
Our campaign theme this year is Live United: Give-Advocate-
Volunteer, which encourages people to become engaged in many
ways and create lasting change in our community, said Board Pres-
ident Bob Carlile. Were excited to announce our campaign goal of
$333,000, an 8.5% increase over what was pledged last year. e
Frey Foundation is once again oering us a $20,000 challenge
grant when we reach that goal. I am especially pleased to be able to
say that 100% of our Board of Directors members have already
made their pledges.
Dale Hull, of Dale Hull and Associates, and Joanne Curtis, Fi-
nancial Advisor with Raymond James Financial Services in
Charlevoix, have been selected as Campaign Co-Chairs.
Curtis encouraged the audience to get more involved with
United Way this year. Im committed to United Way because I
know how important it is in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. It is
an outstanding organization with which I could not be more proud
to be involved. We cannot reach our goal without your help.
In this country, we have a tradition of helping people that is
the United Way, continued Hull. Philanthropy is unique in Amer-
ica. We Give, Advocate, and Volunteer in impressive amounts.
e programs which United Way supports in our community are
so important.
Executive Director, Martha Lancaster, previewed the new
Campaign video and newspaper ad services which features local
people telling how they give, advocate and volunteer in our com-
munity. e video is posted on the Char-Em United Way website
(www.charemunitedway.org) and You Tube.
is is going to be an extremely challenging year in which to
raise funds, Lancaster noted. However, with the economy in such
bad shape, the need for the programs which United Way supports
is greater than ever, says Lancaster. We know that many people
wont be able to contribute as much as they have in the past, so we
need to expand our campaigns into additional workplaces, in-
crease the percentage of employees donating in each, and also in-
crease our leadership, residential and small business mail
fundraising.
She noted that the campaign is already at 5% of goal thanks to
an early campaign at Wal-Mart, pledges from the Board of Direc-
tors, and leadership gis from Northern Michigan Regional Hospi-
tal and several other individual donors.
e Char-Em United Way campaign activities begin in early
September with presentations and mailings to local businesses and
mailings to families and individuals in Charlevoix and Emmet
County. Seventy-ve workplaces public and private; large and
small; local and national conduct workplace campaigns for Char-
Em United Way each year. Many employers oer their sta the op-
tion of payroll deductions, and donors can also contribute by
credit card and online. Funds raised through the annual campaign
support health and human service agencies in the community.
For more information, to schedule a presentation for your
business, or to volunteer with United Way, call 487-1006 or email:
info@charemunitedway.org.
e Frey Foundation is one of Michigans largest family foun-
dations. Grants are provided primarily to non-prot organizations
in western Michigan for projects to enhance childrens develop-
ment, protect natural resources, promote the arts, and expand
philanthropic and civic action.
The Charlevoix County News makes it a point every week to publish the positive side of news in Charlevoix County. We are
surrounded by negative news, but readers find the Charlevoix County News will find a refreshing change especially in
today!s climate. If you have something positive to share, let us know. E-Mail us at Office@CharlevoixCountyNews.com.
Positive thinking
brings inner peace, suc-
cess, improved relation-
ships, better health,
happiness and satisfaction.
It also helps the daily af-
fairs of life move more
smoothly, and makes life
look bright and promising.
Positive thinking is
contagious. People around
you pick your mental
moods and are aected ac-
cordingly. ink about
happiness, good health
and success, and you will
cause people to like you
and desire to help you, be-
cause they enjoy the vibra-
tions that a positive mind
emits.
In order to make posi-
tive thinking yield results,
you need to develop a pos-
itive attitude toward life,
expect a successful out-
come of whatever you do,
but also take any necessary
actions to ensure your suc-
cess.
Eective positive
thinking that brings results
is much more than just re-
peating a few positive
words, or telling yourself
that everything is going to
be all right. It has to be
your predominant mental
attitude. It is not enough to
think positively for a few
moments, and then letting
fears and lack of belief
enter your mind. Some ef-
fort and inner work are
necessary.
Are you willing
to make a real
inner change?
Are you willing
to change the
way you think?
Are you willing
to develop a
mental power
that can posi-
tively aect
you, your envi-
ronment and
the people
around you?
Here are a few actions
and tips to help you de-
velop the power of positive
thinking:
Always use only posi-
tive words while thinking
and while talking. Use
words such as, I can, I am
able, it is possible, it can
be done, etc.
Allow into your
awareness only feelings of
happiness, strength and
success.
Try to disregard and
ignore negative thoughts.
Refuse to think such
thoughts, and substitute
them with constructive
happy thoughts.
In your conversation
use words that evoke feel-
ings and mental images of
strength, happiness and
success.
Before starting with
any plan or action, visual-
ize clearly in your mind its
successful outcome. If you
visualize with concentra-
tion and faith, you will be
amazed at the results.
Read at least one page
of inspiring book every
day.
Watch movies that
make you feel happy.
Minimize the time
you listen to or watch the
news.
Associate yourself
with people who think
positively.
Always sit and walk
with your back straight.
is will strengthen your
condence and inner
strength.
Walk, swim or engage
in some other physical ac-
tivity. is helps to develop
a more positive attitude.
ink positive and ex-
pect only favorable results
and situations, even if your
current circumstances are
not as you wish them to
be. In time, your mental
attitude will aect your life
and circumstances and
change them accordingly.
Follow the tips and
suggestions in this article,
and prove to yourself the
reality the power of posi-
tive thinking.
Positive inking Brings Success
Medical Center hosts Sept. 17
Business After Hours in Boyne City
Ask the Healthcare Experts is the theme for the
Boyne Area Chambers Business Aer Hours from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m. ursday, Sept. 17 at Boyne Area Medical
Center and Boyne Rehabilitation Center located at 197
State St. Business networking and hors doeuvres will be
featured. In addition to meeting the sta, Ask the Ex-
perts will oer those attending ergonomic oce assess-
ments, free cholesterol tests, advice from dietitians,
circuit training demonstrations and body mass index
evaluations.
Boyne Rehabilitation Center established in 1994,
has a sta of therapists that provide personalized physi-
cal therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and an
athletic trainer. Boyne Area Medical Center established
in Boyne City in 1997, is a friendly, ve-physician family
practice oering exceptional preventive health care for
people of all ages-from infants to elders. For informa-
tion about Business Aer Hours, call the Chamber at
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KIDS
All kids are terrific and here at North Ohio Elementary we are acknowledging kids for good character. The Kiwanis club of Otsego County is
helping us with this endeavor. Students who exhibit good behavior by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One stu-
dent per class will be selected to receive a Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morning
announcements. They will also have their picture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent opportunity for staff, stu-
dents, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level because good character is just as important as good grades!
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Who is a Veteran?
By John Hess, Veterans Affairs Director, Charlevoix County
You would think this is an easy question. In the hundreds of
laws passed by the federal and state government, over the
years, you would think at least one of them would give a clear
and concise definition of military veteran.
The State of Michigan defines a veteran as a person, who
served in the active military forces, during a period of war or
who received the armed forces expeditionary or other cam-
paign service medal during an emergency condition and who
was discharged or released therefrom under honorable condi-
tions. Veteran also includes a person who died in active mil-
itary forces. Uniformity of Service Dates (Excerpt) Act 190 of
1965.
MCLA 35.61.
What about the military person who served and protected
in other than war time?
Consider the National Guard or the Reserves are they not
veterans?
The US Government has taken this confusion & chaos at
least 20 steps further.
In actuality, there is no standardized legal definition of mil-
itary service in the United States Government. Veterans ben-
efits were not created all at the same time. They have been
added one by one, by Congress, over the past 200 or so years.
Each time Congress has enacted a new law authorizing and
creating a new veteran benefit they have included eligibility
requirements for that particular benefit. Whether or not you
are considered a veteran, in the eyes of the federal govern-
ment, depends entirely upon which veteran program or ben-
efit you are applying to use.
I wish I could give credit to the person who penned the fol-
lowing quote but the author is unknown. For my purposes
this definition fits best.
A veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote
a blank check made payable to the United States of America
for any amount, up to and including their life.
During the course of serving our country a service member
accrues a series of military benefits. Once the service mem-
ber is honorably discharged they may be able to draw upon
these military benefits.
The military likes to describe an honorably discharged serv-
ice member this way.
A service member who has been discharged in other than
dishonorable conditions.
Its kind of like sneaking in the back door.
There is one common denominator that is normally con-
nected to most military benefits. That is the discharge paper.
Also called the DD-214. Without this one piece of paper noth-
ing else can happen. Honorable discharge for the purposes of
military benefits also includes the term general discharge.
The type of discharge is listed, in a box, on the DD-214,
termed Character of Service.
I remember, on the day I was discharged, there was a gen-
tleman standing in the front of the room packed with sub
sailors waving a piece of paper and speaking loudly This is
your DD-214, do not lose it. This piece of paper is the key to
all and any military benefits you may receive from the US gov-
ernment.
At the time that small piece of paper seemed insignificant in
the whole scheme of things. We just wanted to get as far away
from that post or base as fast as possible and get on with our
lives.
As time moved on some of us dimly remembered some-
thing about that small piece of paper. At some point in our
lives we may have felt the need to determine if we were eligi-
ble to apply for any of our earned benefits. That benefit may
be health related, educational benefits, veterans home loans
or any of the other benefits we earned. If you ever expect to
receive military benefits this paper (DD-214) becomes gold-
en.
At this time I would like to point out that Military Benefits,
like social security, are not an entitlement, they are something
service members have earned. The benefit has been paid for
with your money or with your service. You made a contract
with the Federal Government and you have fulfilled your part
of the bargain. It is now time for the Federal Government to
fulfill their end of the deal.
If you still have a copy of your DD-214, or discharge papers,
take copies of them to the County Clerks office to be filed.
This will insure that you or your legal representatives will
always have access to copies of your discharge papers.
If you cannot find your discharge papers then go to your
county veterans affairs office. An officer at the office will file
papers with State or Federal offices to retrieve copies of your
discharge papers for you.
Once you have received your copies of the DD-214 take a
set of them to the County Clerks office for filing and safe keep-
ing. Always retain a set for yourself.
In all probability, at some point in your life, you or your
family will need this, not so insignificant, piece of paper.
Thanks for your service. (NBF)
Individual
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Accounts Available!
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
(NMCAA) in Petoskey is hosting an Orientation session for
the Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Program, a
Matched Savings Account. The orientation is scheduled for
Friday, November 11 from 10:00 am to noon.
This orientation is for clients interested in learning about
earning $3 for every $1 saved towards a home purchase, or
$2 for every $1 saved for the purpose of obtaining an edu-
cation or opening or expanding a business. This is a savings
program for people with limited earned income who want
to build financial assets. A family of 4 (four) can earn up to
$44,700 and be eligible to apply.
NMCAA is a non-profit agency with a primary goal of
helping people increase their knowledge, income, and
assets. We will work with you to provide the matching funds
and tools to help you build your own bright future!
Call NMCAA at (231) 347-9070 or (800) 443-5518 to regis-
ter for the session or to obtain a Potential IDA Application
for the IDA Program. Visit www.nmcaa.net for more infor-
mation. Limited seats, light refreshments will be served.
The session will be held at NMCAA, 2202 Marty Paul,
Petoskey.
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Thoughts on...How do you hear God?
Daily Word
THURSDAY: Exodus 3:3-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 3 So Moses said, I must turn
aside now and see this marvelous sight, why the bush is not burned up. 4 When the LORD
saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said,
Moses, Moses! And he said, Here I am. 5 Then He said, Do not come near here; remove
your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.
FRIDAY: Daniel 7:1 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of
Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the
dream down and related the following summary of it.
SATURDAY: 1 Samuel 3:6 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 6 The LORD called yet again,
Samuel! So Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, Here I am, for you called me. But he
answered, I did not call, my son, lie down again.
SUNDAY: Psalm 27:8 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 8 When You said, Seek My face, my
heart said to You, Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.
MONDAY: Hebrews 4:12 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 12 For the word of God is living and
active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and
spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
TUESDAY: John 10:3-4;27 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 3 To him the doorkeeper
opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
4 When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because
they know his voice.27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
WEDNESDAY: Acts 9:3-7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 3 As he was traveling, it happened
that he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; 4
and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why are you persecut-
ing Me? 5 And he said, Who are You, Lord? And He said, I am Jesus whom you are per-
secuting, 6 but get up and enter the city, and it will be told you what you must do. 7 The
men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.
Throughout history men and women have wanted to know how to hear God. When you look back in
the very beginning of time Adam walked with God and knew Him. Adam and Eve heard Gods voice.
Unfortunately there was another voice in the garden that they heard and listened to. This led to them
being disobedient to God and sin entered the world. This also led to a strained relationship with God.
As you work your way through the Bible you can see that God did not change. He still desires a per-
sonal relationship with mankind. Mankind on the other hand is busy being disobedient and sometimes
seeking God and listening to His voice which comes through oh so many different ways. Moses went up
on a mountain and had a summit with God. Joseph, Daniel and others had dreams. Pharaoh encoun-
tered a variety of plagues but still chose to harden his heart. God used a donkey, a large fish, storms,
angels and people to speak to those he wanted to communicate with.
Jesus got out into the wilderness to spend time with God. He needed to do this because of what we
read in John 5:19 Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son
can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does,
these things the Son also does in like manner. John 14:10 tells us 10 Do you not believe that I am in the
Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but
the Father abiding in Me does His works. Jesus didnt do the same miracle all the time He was con-
stantly changing things up because He spent time with God and heard what He wanted Jesus to do.
God is still in the business of speaking to people today. Like Jesus you and I need to have a person-
al relationship with God which comes from giving your life to Jesus. When we give control of our lives
to Jesus, the relatationship with God changes. We are then His sons and daughters. We are more than
that we are joint heirs with Jesus. We dont have to get out into the wilderness but we do need to spend
time with God to hear Him. We can hear God through any means He chooses to talk to us just like the
people in the Bible did. Primarily though we will hear God through reading the Bible, praying and lis-
tening for His still small voice. If you dont have that relationship with God through Jesus, Holy Spirit
is trying to speak to you right now telling you, you need that relationship. Listen for that still small
voice, its there. If you want to know more about how to start that relationship or how to hear God,
contact anyone of the churches at the bottom of this page. The Pastor or someone there will be more
than happy to help you out.
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Appointments still available at upcoming
Health Department Community Immunization
Clinics
Influenza has arrived in northwest Michigan
and is one the rise according to local public
health officials. Over the last three weeks,
schools reporting flu-like illness to the Health
Department of Northwest Michigan have steadi-
ly increased. Last week, nearly 200 students
were absent from school in Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties with flu symp-
toms.
The single best way to prevent getting the flu
is to get vaccinated every year, said Joshua
Meyerson, MD, Medical Director for the Health
Department of Northwest Michigan. Thats
why the Health Department offers Community
Immunization Clinics throughout the four-
county health district. Meyerson said appoint-
ments for flu vaccine, and many other vaccines,
are still available at three clinics:
Thursday, November 10, at Gaylord
Intermediate School at 4 PM to 7 PM
Saturday, November 19 at North Central
Michigan College at 10 AM to 2 PM (at the
Health & Fitness Fair)
To schedule an appointment at any of the
Community Immunization Clinics, call the
Health Department of Northwest Michigan at
800-432-4121 during regular business hours.
The charge for flu vaccine at Health Department
clinics is $25; charges for additional vaccines
vary. We can bill Medicare, Medicaid, and sev-
eral private health insurance companies for
immunizations, said Pat Fralick, the Health
Departments Director of Family & Community
Health. Fralick said the Health Department
does not turn away anyone age 18 or younger for
inability to pay for immunizations required for
school. She noted anyone under age 18 must
have their parent or guardian accompany them
for immunizations.
In addition to annual flu vaccination, other
actions to take to avoid the flu are
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose.
Thoroughly clean your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Influenza viruses are spread when someone
who is sick with the flu coughs, sneezes, or
speaks, releasing viruses into the air for other
people to breathe. When these viruses enter the
nose, throat, or lungs, they begin to multiply,
causing disease. The viruses can also be spread
when a person touches a surface with flu viruses
on it and then touches his/her nose or mouth.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan Public
Health Code to promote wellness, prevent dis-
ease, provide quality healthcare, address health
problems of vulnerable populations, and pro-
tect the environment for the residents and visi-
tors of Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego
counties. For additional information, or to
schedule a flu vaccine appointment, call the
Health Department at 800-432-4121.
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Health Department at 800-432-4121 during reg-
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ADOPTION SERVICES
Heaven Sent
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1100 S. Bridge Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-237-9880 Office
877-583-0990 Expectant parents line
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ASSISTED LIVING
Sunnybank
615 Petoskey Ave.
Charlevoix
231-547-2599
www.sunnybankassistedliving.com
Sunnybank
2000 E. Mitchell
Petoskey
231-348-2600
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BEAUTY SALON
Chello's Salon & Day Spa
126 Main St.
East Jordan
231-536-7764
Wink Salon
829 West Main
Gaylord
989-731-4300
A Touch of Class
105 N. Center
Gaylord
989-732-2654
BUILDERS
Aging in Place of No. Michigan
10595 Skyline Dr.
Ellsworth
231-313-1327
CHIROPRACTOR
Saks Wellness Center
1447 S. Otsego
Gaylord
989-732-7000
www.sakswellnesscenter.com
COUNSELING
Cygnet Counseling
Downtown
Gaylord
989-731-1018
www.cygnetfamilycounseling.com
EYE CARE
Gaylord Eye Care Center
829 W. Main
Gaylord
989-732-6261
FITNESS FACILITY
Otsego County Sportsplex
1250 Gornick Ave.
Gaylord
989-731-3546
www.ocsportsplex.com
Otsego County
Community Center
315 S. Center
Gaylord
989-732-6521
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1447 S. Otsego
Gaylord
989-732-5200
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Powerhouse Gym
1044 W. main
Gaylord
989-732-0744
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FUNERAL HOME
Nelson Funeral Home
135 N. Center
Gaylord
989-732-1770
www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com
HEALTH INSURANCE
Humana
800-649-0059
HEART SPECIALIST
Michigan Heart & Vascular
14705 W. Upright Street
Charlevoix
888-326-2490
www.michiganhvs.com
Cheboygan Memorial Health Center
740 S. Main, Suite 3B
Cheboygan
888-326-2490
www.michiganhvs.com
Burns Professional Building
560 W. Mitchell St. Suite 400
Petoskey
888-326-2490
www.michiganhvs.com
944 N. Center Avenue
Gaylord
989-731-5781
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HOLISTIC HEALTH
IHT Wellness Shop
416 W. Main
Gaylord
989-448-4717
www.ihtwellnessshopgaylord.com
Natural Healing Center
112 N. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord MI 49735
989.732.1205
HOME HEALTH CARE
Harbor Care Associates
3890 Charlevoix Ave.,Suite 345
Petoskey
231-439-9222
www.harborcareassociates.com
HOME HEALTH CARE
Health Dept. of NW Michigan
220 W. Garfield
Charlevoix
231-547-6092
www.nwhealth.org
HOME HEALTH CARE
Mercy Home Care
324 Meadows Dr.
Grayling
989-348-4383
www.trinityhomehealth.com
Northern Management
Services
657 Chestnut Ct.
Gaylord
989-732-6374
www.northernmanagement.org
HOSPICE
Health Department of
NW Michigan
220 W. Garfield,
Charlevoix
231-547-6092
www.nwhealth.org
Mercy Hospice
324 Meadows Dr.,
Grayling
989-348-4383
www.trinityhomehealth.com
Hiland Cottage & Hospice
of Little Traverse Bay
One Hiland Drive
Petoskey
231-487-4825
www.hospiceltb.org
Hospice of Michigan
1723 W. M-32, Ste. B
Gaylord
888-247-5701
www.hom.org
Vital Care Hospice House
761 Lafayette
Cheboygan
800-342-7711
www.vitalcare.org/hospice-house
HOSPITAL
Mercy Hospital
1100 Michigan Ave.
Grayling
989-348-5461
www.mercygrayling.com
Northern Michigan
Hospital
416 Connable Avenue
Petoskey
800-248-6777
www.northernhealth.org
Charlevoix Area Hospital
14700 Lake Shore Dr
Charlevoix
231-547-8630
www.cah.org
HYPNOTHERAPY
DT Weber Hypnotherapy, LLC
114 S. Center
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MASSAGE THERAPY
The Naturalist
1029 Gornick Ave.,
Gaylord
989-705-1451
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Bay Medical Collective
1261 West Main
Gaylord
989-732-6337
Alternative Solutions Plus
1807 N US 31 Hwy
Petoskey
989-525-5700
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MONUMENTS
Anger Monuments
7535 US 131
Mancelona
231-587-8433
NUTRITION &
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General Nutrition Centers
1417 W. Main St.,
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Gaylord, MI 49735-1755
989-731-6363
IHT Wellness Shop
416 W. Main
Gaylord
989-448-4717
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Jojo's Market
1459 S. Otsego
Gaylord
989-705-8500
Four Star Nutrition
604 W. Main
Gaylord
989-448-8618
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ORTHOPEDIC
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2147 Professional Dr.
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989-732-1753
PHARMACY
Modern Pharmacy
127 N. Main St.,
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231-627-9949
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dynamic Physical Therapy
2147 Professional Dr.,Suite 2
Gaylord 989-732-0001
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1107 E. Michigan Ave
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Jordan Valley
Rehabilitation Center
100 Main St # 9, East Jordan
231-536-1451
Boyne Rehabilitation Center
197 State St, Boyne City
231-582-6365
SENIOR ASSISTANCE
Otsego County
Commission on Aging
120 Grandview Blvd.
Gaylord
989-732-1122
www.otsegocountycoa.org
Crawford County
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308 Lawndale St.
Grayling
989-348-8342
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Seniors Helping Seniors
221 E. Felshaw St.
Gaylord
989-448-8323
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Lynn Street Manor
4255 S. Lyon
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126 Main St.
East Jordan
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Cynthia Rubert, MD, Joins the Mercy Physician Network Orthopedics Team
Cynthia Rubert, MD, Orthopedic
Surgeon/Orthopedic Oncologist, has joined
the Mercy Physician Network Orthopedics
Team and will begin seeing patients in
October at the Mercy Community Health
Center in Prudenville.
This exciting addition to the staff is part of
an on-going initiative to expand services
throughout the Mercy Hospital Grayling
healthcare system. Dr. Cynthia Rubert will
become a valued addition to the Mercy
Physician Network Orthopedics team, which
consists of Syed Habib, MD, Kent Kirkland,
MD and Bill Crook, PA-C.
Dr. Rubert attended medical school and
completed her Orthopedic Surgery residency
at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and her
Orthopedic Oncology fellowship at the
Washington Cancer Institute in Washington
D.C. Upon completion of her training she
returned to Michigan to be closer to family.
She and her husband are committed to the
northern Michigan communities as Dr.
Rubert is from Cadillac and her husband is
from West Branch.
Dr. Rubert has been working in solo prac-
tice for 12 years in the West Branch commu-
nity. Many of Dr. Ruberts patients are from
Roscommon and Prudenville/Houghton
Lake areas, where Mercy has outpatient clin-
ics, and she attracts orthopedic oncology
patients from all over northern Michigan.
She is one of only five Orthopedic
Oncologists in the state of Michigan.
I am extremely dedicated to my patients,
noted Dr. Rubert. My husband jokes that I
practically tuck them into bed at night.
A patient centered focus is a priority for the
Mercy Hospital Grayling healthcare system
and Dr. Ruberts devotion to achieving excel-
lence in patient care reflects
this vision.
She is a phenomenal
addition to our already
exceptional Orthopedics
team. Dr. Rubert is able to
offer new procedures that will broaden our
scope of orthopedic services, providing
Mercy Hospital Grayling with a more compre-
hensive orthopedics program that is focused
on the patient, said Mike Zrodowski, Chief
Practice Administrator.
I am very impressed with the other ortho-
pedic providers in the Mercy Physician
Network. Their philosophy of care and
patient commitment aligns with my own and
I am eager to work with them, commented
Dr. Rubert. Working within the Mercy
Physician Network affords me access to more
resources, which translates into better care
for my patients.
Dr. Rubert will see patients at Mercy
Community Health Center in Prudenville
beginning in October. Her new location is
just 18 miles away from her current practice,
so her existing patients will not have to travel
much farther for an appointment.
I am looking forward to working in the
communities and providing the best patient
care possible. At the end of the day, excep-
tional patient care is my passion.
Cynthia Rubert, MD, Orthopedic
Surgeon/Orthopedic Oncologist, has
joined the Mercy Physician Network
Orthopedics Team. Courtesy Photo.
Downtown Gaylord info@cygnetfamilycounseling.com MDCH tool helps consumers
choose fish that are safe to eat
A recent report by the Biodiversity
Research Institute, Great Lakes Commission
and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
cited that while environmental controls have
limited the amount of new mercury pollution
in our Great Lakes region, the levels of mer-
cury found in some species of fish in local
waterways have continued to increase.
Most locally-caught fish are a healthful,
low-fat source of protein and can be safely
eaten. However, consumption of some fish
should be limited. For this reason, the
Michigan Department of Community Health
(MDCH) issues the Michigan Fish Advisory to
help people choose fish that are low in mer-
cury and other contaminants.
With the evidence of increasing mercury
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levels in some areas, its important for local
residents to consult the Michigan Fish
Advisory when deciding which fish to con-
sume, said Joshua Meyerson, MD, Medical
Director for the Health Department of
Northwest Michigan.
Unlike other chemicals sometimes found
in fish, you cannot reduce the amount of
mercury in fish by cleaning and cooking it a
certain way. You also cannot see or taste mer-
cury in fish. The only way to detect mercury
in fish is by having it tested by a laboratory.
This is why filets from fish taken from lakes
and rivers around the state are tested each
year for mercury and other chemicals at the
MDCH Laboratory. The results from these
tests allow MDCH to determine which
species of fish are more likely to have higher
levels of mercury than others.
MDCH uses the test results from the fish
filets to develop consumption advice that
protects everyone who eats the fish. The
results, published in the Michigan Fish
Advisory, can help you choose fish that are
safe to eat for your entire family. Since
Michigan has more than 11,000 lakes,
streams and rivers to fish in, not all bodies of
water have had fish tested for mercury. The
MDCH Statewide Mercury Advisory provides
general information on safe fish to eat from
lakes that have not been tested and included
in the Michigan Fish Advisory.
You can use the MDCH Eat 8 tool to help
you select store-bought fish that are lower in
mercury. Eat 8 features commonly purchased
fish that have been assigned points based on
the amount of mercury reported by the
United States Food and Drug Administration.
Eat eight points or less per month to stay
within the accepted limits of mercury con-
sumption to avoid health effects.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan
Public Health Code to promote wellness, pre-
vent disease, provide quality healthcare,
address health problems of vulnerable popu-
lations, and protect the environment for the
residents and visitors of Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties. For a copy of
the Michigan Fish Advisory and the Eat 8
Tool, visit www.nwhealth.org.
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