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By Jolly Old Jim
Technology can be
a wonderful thing.
Growing up in the
1960s, the best way I
could keep track of
Santas southward
journey on
Christmas Eve, just
to make sure my
eyes were sound
asleep as my ears
attempted to keep
tabs on strange
noises in the house,
was to tune in to my
favorite radio station
for regular flight
reports on St. Nicks
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By Jim Akans
For the 77th year in a row, the
Gaylord Kiwanis Club
Christmas Basket program pro-
vided a bountiful array of food
items to Otsego County families
in need this holiday season.
Nearly 600 Christmas Baskets of
food items were distributed this
past Saturday and Sunday at the
South Maple School annex,
where for several weeks mem-
bers of the Gaylord Kiwanis
Club, Gaylord High School Ski
Team, Kiwanis Key Club, Kohls
A Team, Maurices staff mem-
bers, Girls Scout Troops as well
as several other volunteers from
the Gaylord area have been
SEE KIWANIS PAGE 4A
By Jim Akans
Will we or wont we? As the Christmas holiday
approaches in northern Michigan a question
many are beginning to ponder is will the treetops
indeed be glistening with snow on December
25th? With Irving Berlin long gone, the National
Weather Service office near Gaylord seemed like a
logical alternative resource to address the proba-
bility of just such a snow-covered Christmas this
year.
If we take the glass half-full approach, cau-
tiously relates Jim Keysor, a Meteorologist at the
facility, we do expect some snow events in the
area over the next several days. While it is not
going to be extremely cold, it will be just cold
enough to produce some snowthough there will
also be some melting during the days. The good
news is; with the shorter days, and generally
below freezing temperatures at night, some snow
should remain on the ground and ski resorts will
be able to run their snow machines during the
nighttime hours.
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By Jim Akans
The list of holiday classic films grows ever larger with
each passing year. Movies such as A Christmas Story,
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Home Alone,
and a throng of renditions of Charles Dickenss A Christmas
Carol have joined the ranks of such long-standing films as
Its a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and The
Bishops Wife, as perennial holiday viewing favorites to help
rekindle the spirit of the season. They are joyful reminders
that this is a very special time of year; when we celebrate the
birth of Christ, and that beneath all the frantic preparation
and by and large trivial concerns of our daily lives, we are all
of a common bond, essence and purpose.
One of those Christmas classics, White Christmas, holds
a unique position in that it is not only a holiday film favorite,
becoming the top grossing film in the year of its release;
1954, it also presented the best selling song of all time, with
over 50 million copies of Irving Berlins title composition
having been sold worldwide. Though many have watched
the film countless times, here are a few trivia items you may
want to look for the next time your television remote catches
a showing of White Christmas.
- This was the third film to feature Bing Crosby singing
"White Christmas". The other two are Holiday Inn and Blue
Skies. The Vermont Inn set is also a remodeled version of
the Connecticut Inn set from the Holiday Inn film.
- Rosemary Clooney was not allowed to record her voice
for the soundtrack album because it was being released by a
record company (Decca) other than hers (Columbia). She
was replaced on the soundtrack album by Peggy Lee.
- When the General blows out the candles on his cake near
the end of the movie, the ones on the far side of the cake
blow out from another direction, almost before he blows out
the ones nearest him. After General Waverly blows out the
candles, at the very end of the movie the candles are lit again
(Ive had birthday cake candles like that).
- While Phil and Bob are lip-syncing the song "Sisters"
there is a phrase at the end that Bob (Bing Crosby) goofs up
and says, "Lord help the mister" instead of "Lord help the
sister". It's obvious that Danny Kaye catches the mistake.
- During "The Best Things" dance number, on the very last
twirl around a kneeling Danny Kaye before she falls into his
arms, Vera-Ellen trips over Danny Kaye's outstretched left
foot. She recovers so smoothly that it is difficult to catch.
- During the song "Snow" on the train, a close-up of
Danny Kaye shows his lips moving but the voice coming out
is definitely Bing Crosby's. This happens a couple of times
during the song.
While White Christmas has become the most recorded
Christmas song, with over 500 versions in several different
languages, Irving Berlin's opening bars are often dropped
from those recordings. So just when you think youve heard
it all, you may well have missed these lyrics
The sun is shining, the grass is green,
The orange and palm trees sway.
There's never been such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.
But it's December the twenty-fourth, And I am longing
to be up North.
Merry Christmas northern Michigan!
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As of December 13th, over 100 pieces of lug-
gage, including suitcases, duffle bags and back-
packs were donated to the Lutheran Child and
Family Service (LCFS) of Michigan from the com-
munity in response to a call for luggage to assist
foster children in our area who are under the
organizations care.
Darla Edwards, LCFS Foster Care Licensing
Worker, relates, When children are removed from
their homes and taken to a foster home they are
able to bring with them as many of their belong-
ings that they would like to have. If there is not
appropriate luggage for their belongings then they
are put into trash bags. We feel that this sends the
wrong message to children; we want them to feel
valuable in whatever small way we can. The lug-
gage becomes property of the children and they
can use it for their belongings when they return
home as well.
At this time, LCFS is also looking for personal
products that they can give the children when
they enter foster care. Items needed include,
shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, hairbrush,
comb, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairspray, make-up
(for teens), diaper wipes(for babies), socks, under-
garments, activity books, markers, crayons, etc....
Items can be sample size or full sized.
When a child is removed from the home it is a
difficult and stressful time for parents, children
and caseworkers, Edwards notes, and often the
personal items that they
need are not gathered.
She adds, Lutheran Child and Family Service of
Michigan (LCFS) would like to thank the commu-
nity for their generous answer to a call for luggage
for foster children in our area. In particular we
would like to thank Weekly Choice for running the
article, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, Kiwanis Club, the Caring Closet
and many private donors. Thank you, thank you!
If you have questions or would like to donate
please contact Darla at 989-732-1040 or ded-
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Lutheran Child and Family Service, visit www.pic-
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Photo by Jim Akans
For the third year,
Gaylord Meijer has made
an amazing contribution
to the Crawford and
Otsego County Toys for
Tots programs. On
Friday morning,
December 16th, the
Gaylord Meijer store
donated $10,000 worth
of toys to be distributed
evenly between the
Otsego and Crawford
County programs this
Christmas. The crew at
Gaylord Meijer gathered
up the toys and helped
load them into a trailer
that was provided by
Gaylord Ford. Shown
with the Meijer team are;
Rosie Warner, Otsego
County Toys for Tots
Coordinator (second from left), Gaylord Meijer store director, Al Blackburn, Marine Sgt. Oleneack (Toys for Tots is a U.S. Marine
Corps national program), and Linda Northrop, Crawford County Toys for Tots Coordinator.
Gaylord Meijer donates $10,000 in
toys to Crawford and Otsego
County Toys for Tots programs
G A Y L O R D
As of December
13th, over 100
pieces of luggage,
including suitcases,
duffle bags and
backpacks were
donated to the
Lutheran Child and
Family Service
(LCFS) of Michigan
from the community
in response to a call
for luggage to assist
foster children in
our area who are
under the organiza-
tions care. Pictured
- Darla Edwards (at
right) and Emily
Vernon (Case
Manager).
Over 100 pieces of luggage donated
to LCFS foster children program
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Dreaming Continued...
Ah yes, the cover of snow on the beautiful
downhill slopes that bring throngs of holiday
visitors to the north during the Christmas
and New Year weeks is a vital part of the
northern Michigan winter economy, estimat-
ed to bring 30 percent or more of the sea-
sons resort revenue. So snow isnt just beau-
tiful to behold, its also beautiful for busi-
ness.
I would estimate the odds of a white
Christmas in the Gaylord area, and the sur-
rounding areas that typically receive lake-
effect snow, to be in the 75 percent range,
Keysor states. Its a bit more questionable
in those areas of the north that dont usually
experience lake-effect snow during the win-
ter season.
While it may seem a Christmas without
snow in northern Michigan is somewhat
rare, Keysor points out that just five years
ago, in 2006, the weather warmed just before
the holiday and a green (or more aptly -
faded brown) Christmas day was the result.
Actually, he observes, there has been a
bit of a quirk in the weather pattern in that
during the last 30 years or so, the Gaylord
and surrounding area has experienced a
green Christmas in 12 year increments; 1982,
1994, and in 2006.
Keysor notes that the unusual winter
weather pattern we have been experiencing
lately can be traced to a flood of warm air
from the Pacific that has been marching
across the country, blocking the cold air
parked up in the Arctic.
The cold air is up there, he states. Close
to the Arctic Circle temperatures are reach-
ing as low as 40 to 50 degrees below zero
right now. The warm Pacific air pattern just
wont let it drop further south.
Well, not just yet anyway.
In past years, when we have a slow start
to winter there are typically periods in
January and February that produce some
pretty extreme winter weather, Keysor
explains. So we are still looking ahead to an
active winter, and icing events will probably
be more common than normal this year. On
the up side, with colder weather taking some
extra time getting here this year, the winter
wont be quite as long as we are used to.
Thats sounds encouraging in the long run,
but for now, Im still dreaming of a white
Christmas.
toring Santas journey to their chimney or
doorstep. Thanks to NORAD (North
American Aerospace Defense Command),
children can take a peak at a special web site
and follow the progress of Santa and his
team of reindeer on Christmas Eve. Its a fas-
cinating adventure watching the Jolly Old
Man in the red suite make his way south
from the North Pole in an airborne sled full
of toys led by Rudolph and his eight reindeer
pals.
Now NORADs main job is to monitor the
airspace and maritime area covering the
United States and Canada using some very
powerful satellite and radar equipment
called the North Warning System. Its a big
and important job, and NORAD helps to
keep us all safe on a 24/7 basis. But on one
very special night each year,
they also provide a peek at the
journey of a very special, and
extremely busy person; Santa
Clause.
At first, the radar system lets
NORAD know when Santa
leaves the North Pole to begin
his journey. Then, satellites
detect the heat given off by
Rudolphs red nose. As every
child knowswhere Rudolph
goes, Santa and the rest of the reindeer are
certain to follow.
NORAD takes an even closer look at Santa
as he makes his journey by using ultra-cool
high-speed digital cameras that have been
located all around the world. Every so often
on Christmas Eve these cameras will capture
Santa and his team of reindeer making their
way around the world.
On a possibly related note, rumor has it
that some very special Representatives from
the North Pole have secured Gaylord
Regional Airport as a potential refueling sta-
tion for a Special Air Cargo Mission on
Christmas Eve or early Christmas morning.
Beyond the normal refueling requests, the
airport officials have been asked to have
nine bales of hay, two large bags of carrots,
two boxes of sugar cubes ready and waiting,
and it is reported that the pilot has a fond-
ness for cookies and a glass of milk.
Gaylord Regional Airport Director, Matt
Barresi, relates, Being located on the 45th
Parallel, which is halfway between the North
Pole and the equator, Gaylord Regional
Airport has been deemed an excellent refuel-
ing spot for this special Christmas Eve mis-
sion. We supported this event last year, and
much to our surprise, the pilot left a very
nice gift at the airport after his team stopped
by. He must be a very jolly fellow indeed!
As of press time, the time of this special
refueling mission was not available. But for
those who would like to track Santas journey
from the comfort of home, visit
NORADs web site at www.NoradSanta.org,
and be sure to check out the Countdown to
Track Santa clock.
Have a very, merry Christmas!
Kiwanis continued...
sorting, moving and preparing the
baskets for this annual event.
Food items were donated
through area schools, businesses
and individuals, including 5,000
items from the Gaylord
Intermediate Schools, approxi-
mately $1,500 from the South
Maple Schools Penny Wars event,
bread from Freeman Family
Enterprises and over 7,000 pounds
of potatoes from Walther Farms. In
addition to a 10 pound bag of pota-
toes for each family, Christmas
Baskets also included a ham, bak-
ing supplies, a variety of canned
vegetables, desert mixes, cereal and
much more, selected to ensure that
the tables of Otsego County fami-
lies in need would be full of deli-
cious, nutritious, and heartwarm-
ing meals this Christmas.
It is really an entire community
program, states, Judi Doan,
Christmas Basket Chair for the
Kiwanis Club of Gaylord. Kiwanis
just puts it all together. We are the
good stewards of the campaign. We
cannot do it alone.
The Gaylord Kiwanis Club was
chartered on December 20th, 1934,
and has held their annual
Christmas Basket program every
year since the club was founded.
For more information about the
club, contact Judi Doan at (989)
732-1576, or the club meets weekly
at BJs Restaurant at 7 am
Thursdays and the public is wel-
come to attend.
Santa continued...
Volunteers work
to fill nearly 600
boxes of food
items at the
South Maple
School annex
building prior to
distributing
Christmas
Baskets last
weekend.
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Discover a huge variety of new and vintage
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H I D D E N T R E A S U R E S
Consign
Design,
located in a
wonderful
three level
downtown
Charlevoix
shop (which
began as
Hess Furniture
many years
ago),
features a
huge array of
items to
furnish,
decorate, or
simply spice
up the look of
your home.
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
CHARLEVOIX
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
Angels at Work
Resale
1523 S Otsego Ave.
Gaylord
989.448.8615
GAYLORD
Venus & Blue Jeans
340 West Main St..
Gaylord
989-731-2600
www.venusandbluejeans.com
HARBOR SPRINGS
New Beginnings Thrift Shop
650 W Conway Rd.
Harbor Springs
231-348-2980
Habitat for Humanity Restore
8460 M-119
Harbor Springs
231-347-8440
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
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Donation Center
1600 Anderson Road
Petoskey
231-348-6947
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Petoskey
231-881-6130
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Courtesy Photo
By Jim Akans
Consign Design, located in a
wonderful three level downtown
Charlevoix shop (which began as
Hess Furniture many years ago),
features a huge array of items to
furnish, decorate, or simply spice
up the look of your home. Priced
from under one dollar to several
thousand, artwork, furniture,
lighting fixtures, china, goblets
and countless other home acces-
sory items are beautifully dis-
played throughout the approxi-
mately 4,000 square feet of floor
space in the shop.
The store is owned by Chuck
and Mary Adams along with busi-
ness partners Rebecca Jeakle and
Melanie Morrison, and opened in
May of 2007 after these entrepre-
neurs reviewed a City of
Charlevoix study that revealed
area residents felt there was a
need for an affordable place in
town to purchase artwork, fur-
nishings and antiques.
We offer just about anything
for furnishing and accessorizing
the home, notes Mary Adams.
While we certainly have antiques
such as Depression era glass,
Waterford crystal, and vintage
chandeliers, we also have new
items in our Interior Design
Clearance Center which feature
items that were used to furnish
model homes for builders. We
also have a Childrens Section with
items such as vintage furniture
and books.
An appointment is required to
submit items, though photos with
a description of larger items may
be sent for review.
Consign Design is located at
100 Van Pelt Place, (at the end of
Van Pelt Alley off Bridge Street).
The store is open Monday,
Thursday and Friday from 10 am
until 5:30 pm, and Saturday and
Sunday from 10 am until 4 pm.
For additional information call
(231) 237-9773 or visit
www.Consigndesign.net
For the fourth year in a row, the staff at
Camp Daggett gave a day of volunteerism to
an area non-profit. This holiday season, the
team spent their day assisting the Manna
Food Project and the Little Traverse Bay
Humane Society, both of Harbor Springs.
We are so fortunate to receive volunteer
support throughout the year, that it is only
right to give it back, notes Camp Daggetts
Executive Director, Brent Marlatt. This has
been a very fun, rich, and worthwhile tradi-
tion for my staff and I, he adds. It was a ful-
filling day for the team and the organiza-
tions, with numerous projects and assign-
ments at each respective location. Both
non-profits were most appreciative of the
Daggett Teams efforts. Never underesti-
mate the value for the gift of time; that is
why we call it the present! shares Marlatt.
The Camp Daggett giving team has volun-
teered with Operation Thanksgiving in
Petoskey, the Community Christmas
Program in Charlevoix, the Nehemiah
Project House in Petoskey, and the Little
Traverse Bay Humane Society in Harbor
Springs over the past three years.
Camp Daggett continues to pay it forward
to children in the area who wish to attend a
camp summer session in 2012. They are
delighted to announce that campers signing
up for the first week of camp (June 17-23)
will receive a $50 discount. Scholarships are
also available to campers who need financial
assistance. Each year, Camp Daggett works
to provide scholarships to 150 children
unable to attend camp due to financial need.
Donations are always welcome to support
this $60,000 effort.
Camp Daggett offers eight one-week coed
camping sessions starting June 17 and end-
ing August 11, 2012. Summer Camp
Applications may be picked up at area
schools and local Chambers of Commerce
beginning mid-afternoon on Wednesday,
January 4, 2012.
If you are interested in giving to the schol-
arship fund at Camp Daggett, please contact
Brent Marlatt at 231-347-9742. For more
information about camp registration for
2012, visit www.campdaggett.org or call 231-
347-9742.
Camp Daggett
continues to give
back to the
community
The Camp Daggett team creates an assembly line in order to package over
500 Food 4 Kids Backpack meals for the Manna Food Project.
Courtesy Photo
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GAYLORD
Winter Wonders
The Gaylord Area Council for
the Arts invites you to come
in and see our Winter
Wonders Show and Sale fea-
turing beautiful gifts for
Christmas thru Dec. 23. The
art and jewelry are all origi-
nal pieces provided by our
local artists. We are located at
the Community Arts Center,
123 E. Main Street, next to
the Barber Shop. Hours:
Tues.-Fri. 11-3, Sat. 11-1. Arts
Line 989-732-3242
GAYLORD
Blood drive
The First United Methodist
Church will host an
American Red Cross Blood
Drive Dec. 28 from 10am -
3:45pm. They are located at
215 S. Center Ave. Anyone
donating in December may
win a $250 Meijer gift card, a
$500 Best Buy gift card and a
chance to win a 2012 Chevy
Cruze. The Red Cross
requests that donors bring
their donor card or other
form of positive ID to the
appointment. To make an
appointment to donate call
800-733-2767 or visit
www.RedCrossBlood.org.
GAYLORD
3 on 3 Basketball Tourney
Otsego County Parks and
Recreation will host a holiday
3 on 3 basketball tournament
on December 29th, 30th, and
31st. Tournament is for 3rd -
8th grade boys and girls.
Each grade bracket will be
limited to the first 6 teams
that register. 4 players per
team. Each team is guaran-
teed 3 games. Cost is $40 per
team. Games will be officiat-
ed. Registration deadline is
Dec. 26. Stop by the Otsego
County Community Center,
315 S. Center St. Gaylord or
call 989-732-6521 to register.
VANDERBILT
Senior New Years
Eve Dance
The Elkland Seniors are host-
ing a New Years Eve dance on
Dec. 31 at the Elkland Senior
Center, 7910 Arthur St.
7:30pm 12:15am. Country,
Polka and Square dance
music by the Lucky Stars.
Admission is $4. Bring a dish
to pass.
GRAYLING
Statewide Pageant
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas
pageant will be held on
January 22nd, 2012 at 3 PM at
the Joseph Stripe Auditorium
in Grayling High School. The
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas
Organization is proud to wel-
come 20 contestants from
around the state to the pag-
eant.
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
GAYLORD
Luggage needed for
foster kids
Lutheran Child and Family
Service of Michigan is in
need of suitcases or duffle
bags that are in new or like
new condition to give to the
children in Foster Care.
Without luggage of duffel
bags they often transport
their belongings in garbage
bags. For more information
at dewards@lcfsmi.org or
989-732-1040
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Foster Care Homes
needed
There is a shortage of homes
in northern Michigan for fos-
ter children needing place-
ment. We prefer not to move
children out of the school
district they are living in so
we need to have homes all
over. Also, we are especially
short of homes that accept
teenagers. Lutheran Child
and Family Service of
Michigan offers a no obliga-
tion orientation for parents
that are interested in open-
ing their homes to foster chil-
dren. We accept singles as
well as couples; working par-
ents as well as stay at home
parents. For more informa-
tion at dewards@lcfsmi.org
or 989-732-1040.
MACKINAW CITY
Senior dinner
The Wawatam Area Senior
Center Dinner Hours have
returned to their winter
times. Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday at 5:00
pm -- Salad and conversation
begins at 4:30 pm. Sunday
dinner served at 1:00 pm --
salad & conversation at
12:30.
GAYLORD
Democrats meet
Otsego County Democrats
meets 3rd Tuesdays. 6 PM
United Way Building. Call
Carol at 989-732-2591 for
info.
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY
100 Club
The Cheboygan County 100
Club proudly announces its
creation. The Cheboygan
County 100 Club is a non-
profit organization estab-
lished to provide financial
assistance to families of
Cheboygan County firefight-
ers, law enforcement officers,
first responders or ambu-
lance personnel injured, dis-
abled or killed serving
Cheboygan County. Anyone
interested in making a dona-
tion or inquiring about a
membership please contact
Richard Kolb at (231) 818-0585
GRAYLING
Deliverable Fuels
Assistance
NEMCSA (Northeast
Michigan Community
Service Agency) has money
available to assist low-
income families with the
delivery of fuels such as
propane, fuel oil and fire-
wood. There are guidelines
which must be followed.
Crawford County residents
who think they might qualify
should contact Beth at 1-866-
270-0687 for prescreening. If
applicants meet all eligibility
requirements, an application
will be mailed or faxed at the
customers request. All appli-
cations are on a first come-
first served basis.
ANTRIM, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET &
OTSEGO COUNTIES
Mammograms
Mammogram appointments
are available for low-
income/uninsured/underin-
sured women. If you have
uninsured employees or if
mammograms are not a cov-
ered benefit in their health
insurance package, please
encourage your female
employees to schedule a
mammogram at the Health
Depart. Uninsured/underin-
sured women age 40 to 64
who live in Antrim,
Charlevoix, Emmet, and
Otsego counties and who
meet income guidelines are
eligible. Income guidelines
are generous--women from a
family four can have a house-
hold income of nearly
$56,000 and qualify.
Appointments are available
now! Call the Health
Department of Northwest
Michigan at 800-432-4121
during regular business
hours. Mammograms save
lives!
GRAYLING
MSU Nutrition
Education
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be hosting
MSU classes on nutrition
education. The theme will be
Creating Healthy Habits
Building a Toolkit. The class-
es will deal with such topics
as Cooking for One or Two,
Enhancing Food Flavor; How
Friendly is Your Kitchen,
Treat Yourself like Company
and The Wise Consumer. The
classes will be held on
Tuesdays and Fridays in
December and January from
9:30am - 11am. The classes
are free, but you are required
to register. For more inform-
tion, contact the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center at 989-
348-7123.
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.
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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.
GRAYLING
MSU Nutrition
Education
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be hosting
MSU classes on nutrition
education. The theme will be
Creating Healthy Habits
Building a Toolkit. The class-
es will deal with such topics
as Cooking for One or Two,
Enhancing Food Flavor; How
Friendly is Your Kitchen,
Treat Yourself like Company
and The Wise Consumer. The
classes will be held on
Tuesdays and Fridays in
December and January from
9:30am-11:00am. The classes
are free, but you are required
to register. For more infor-
mation, contact the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center at (989) 348-
7123.
GAYLORD
Snow Cross
MXR Snow Cross Racing Dec.
31st and Jan. 1st at Otsego
County Fairgrounds
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Free Safety Ergonomics
Training Available to
Health Workers
North Central Michigan
College recently received a
grant from the State of
Michigan to provide free
Ergonomics Safety training
to help long-term care facili-
ties in Northern Michigan
improve worker safety and
lower the cost of incidents.
The college will provide free
customized Ergonomic
Safety training at locations
and schedules most conven-
ient to the workers. The col-
lege will bring instructors
and materials to worksites in
Emmet, Charlevoix,
Cheboygan, Otsego and Luce
counties to train more than
300 long-term health care
employees. The program
runs through September
2012 with training scheduled
on demand. There is no
charge to the facility or the
workers for this instruction.
Please call Thomas Nathe,
Director of Corporate and
Community Education (for-
merly Institute for Business &
Industry Training) at 231-
348-6613 or Helen
Leithauser, Business Training
Coordinator, at 231-348-6705
for more information.
GAYLORD
Men's Hockey regis-
tration
The Gaylord Area Men's
Hockey League (an adult
recreational ice hockey
league) is now forming teams
for the Winter 2012 Season.
Games are played in the
evening (January through
March 2012) at the Otsego
County Sportsplex Ice Rink.
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, January 8. Cost: $265
for skaters & $50 for goalies.
Games are expected to begin
the week of January 15. For
more information, contact
Janet Smigielski, League
Secretary at 989-619-8754
cell or by e-mail jhen-
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GAYLORD
Weight Loss
Saks Wellness Center is offer-
ing a class on Tuesday,
January 10th at 6:30pm on
weight loss. Class is held at
Saks Wellness Center, 1447 S.
Otsego.
GAYLORD
Business after hours
The January 11th Business
After Hours will be held at the
Gaylord Regional Airport
(Otsego County) who will
sponsor this event with
Alpine Tavern & Eatery.
ROSCOMMON
Art exhibit
Daniel P Feldhauser will be
exhibiting his art at the
Kirtland House Art Gallery on
the campus of Kirtland
Community College from
Dec. 12 through Jan. 27.
There will be a reception held
on Jan. 11 at the gallery from
6-8pm.
CHARLEVOIX
Fiddlers & Pickers
Jamboree
9th annual music fest featur-
ing area violinists, fiddlers,
guitarists and other string
instrument artists. Any string
instrument artist is invited! A
musical hoe down for fun
and laughs. Food and bever-
ages available. Proceeds fund
area youth music scholar-
ships. Jan 14, 3pm - 10pm. at
VFW hall, 12735 US N 31
PETOSKEY
Poverty Reduction
Initiative Prepares for
Poverty Simulation
The Char-Em Poverty
Reduction Initiative will hold
a Poverty Simulation at the
Emmet County Fairgrounds
on January 27 from 10am to
Noon. This event is being
held to expand public aware-
ness of the daily struggles
many residents of Charlevoix
and Emmet County that live
in poverty experience. There
is no charge to participate,
but space is limited.
Registration is requested by
January 6. For more informa-
tion or to register or contact
Casey Adams at vista@chare-
munitedway.org or call at
231-487-1006
GAYLORD
Craft show
Northland Sportsmens Club
Craft Show and Flea Market
Jan. 28 from 9am-4pm.
CHEBOYGAN
Walk for Warmth
The need for heating assis-
tance in Cheboygan County
is tremendous! In an effort to
stave off utility shut-off
notices for area residents,
caring members of the com-
munity have participated in
Cheboygan Counties "Walk
for Warmth" for the past two
years, raising more than
$20,000. On Saturday,
February 18th, 2012, the
third annual walk will take
place from 10am-2pm. The
walk will begin and end at
the Cheboygan Youth Center.
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we walk the streets of down-
town Cheboygan. Won't you
experience a little "cold" with
us so that we might stay
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Q: I recently heard one of your
programs about why moms should
stay home with their kids. You
made me feel like a horrible mom
for working when I have a 22-
month-old daughter at home. I
understood what you were trying
to say -- and why my situation is
not ideal, but we don't have a
choice. I'd love to stay home but
our modest income requires that
both my husband and I work. I'm
lucky that we have affordable day
care and a job that provides me
with a car. Still, every day I leave
my child at home, it kills me. And
your program only made me feel
more guilty.
Juli: I not only understand your
situation, I've been there. When my
first son was born, I had to work.
Every day I left him with a heavy
heart and a lot of guilt. One day, I
had the radio on driving to work
and, like you, heard a radio broad-
cast that brought me to tears and
piled on the guilt for leaving my son.
Most moms will work at some
point during motherhood and deal
with the resulting guilt. While we
generally encourage moms to be
home with their young children, it
isn't always possible.
You should only feel guilty if
you're doing something wrong.
Don't let our radio broadcast, your
friends or your neighbors be the
barometer of your guilt. That deci-
sion is strictly between you and
your husband. Only you know all of
the factors involved.
If you're longing to be home with
your daughter, it is a worthy goal to
work toward. Some families have
managed to make lifestyle changes
to be able to survive on one income.
In the meantime, do your best with
the time you have with your daugh-
ter, making certain that she is in
good hands when you can't be
there.
** ** **
Q: My wife is overwhelmed. Our
two preschool sons require con-
stant attention, while the house-
work and other responsibilities
pile up. How can I help her?
Jim: You've probably seen studies that
calculate what the average mom would
make if she were paid for her various
roles as housekeeper, day care operator,
psychologist and so on. A 2007 study by
Salary.com put the figure at $138,095 a
year!
My wife, Jean, has been in your wife's
shoes. Even though our boys are in
school now, between the trips back and
forth and the extracurricular activities
and the numerous other responsibilities
on her plate, she barely has time to
catch her breath.
Not to oversimplify the issue, but you
might want to start by praising your wife
for the contributions she's already mak-
ing in your home. Be sure to cut her
some slack when the house is messy
and dinner is late -- she's likely had a
busier day than you have! And although
it's tough after a long day at the office,
you might ask if there are some house-
hold duties she'd like you to handle. But
be sure to talk it over with her first. In
my experience, if you just come home
and start doing chores that your wife
sees as her responsibility, it's likely your
good intentions will be received in a
negative light.
When your boys are grown, they
won't remember whether the house was
clean, but they will remember quality
time with their mom during the day
(and with you, too, when you're home).
Being a mom isn't easy. A six-figure pay-
check doesn't even begin to put a price
on a mother's value. It's criti-
cal that husbands like you
and I give them all the love
and support we possibly can.
** ** **
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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Cookies For A Cause Concert raises
$1,430 for Friendship Housing Center
Mackinac Bridge
passenger vehicles tolls to
be $4 starting January 1st
Local United Ways to Distribute 14,000 Toy
Trucks to Children in Michigan
It was a Cookies For A Cause musical evening at the First Congregational Church parish hall
in Gaylord on December 8th, as six musical performances were held raising $1,430 for the
Friendship Housing Center. Local musicians and choral performers included Michigan
Northern Lights (who also sponsored the event), Harmonie Meisters, Alpine Handbell Choir,
Musik Haus Guitars, Infan8 Praise, and Nelson Gast performing on violin. Shown in this
check presentation photo are Teresa Koronka, Friendship Housing Center Assistant Director,
and Ken Strohm, president of Harmonie Meisters chapter. Courtesy Photo
Over 25 volunteers from Local United
Ways and Labor Unions worked hand in
hand and helped unload over 14,000 toy
trucks that will be distributed to children in
need throughout the State of Michigan.
This is the 11th year that American Plastic
Toys, an American toy manufacturer, located
in Walled Lake, MI, has donated almost
15,000 toys annually (165,000 total) to the
Michigan Association of United Ways for dis-
tribution to its networks and an additional
165,000 to the Lions Club. LyondellBasell
donated 12,000 pounds of plastic, American
Plastics Toys donated a week's worth of pro-
duction time to produce the toys and apply
stickers that were donated by Maple Press.
E.L. and Hollingsworth of Wixom handled
the transportation.
This program is a perfect example of col-
laboration by the Society of Plastic Engineers
and Michigan Association of United Ways.
In the coming months, Otsego County
United Way will distribute over 300 toy
trucks to children in our community. Some
are going out as part of the Community
Christmas Giving Program and others will be
handed out this spring at the Childrens
Health Fair. About Otsego County United
Way
Otsego County United Way in Gaylord
Michigan provides funding for service agen-
cies investing in our community through tar-
geted programs. But we do much more than
that; Under the United Way umbrella are
Volunteer services, including Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program and the Volunteer
Center as well as First Call for Help, provid-
ing housing and utility assistance and more
for people and families in need of support.
Volunteer services provide volunteers for
non-profit worksites and projects. We accept
donations, planned giving contributions and
fundraise through events at various times
throughout the year. Our focus is investing
in the building blocks of a strong communi-
ty: Health, Education, and Income, investing
in programs that effect positive change in
these areas.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) board is reminding motorists that effective Sunday,
Jan. 1, 2012, the following tolls will go into effect (per crossing):
- Auto/passenger vehicle: $4; vehicle with trailer: $2 per axle - Commuter: $2*- Other,
including commercial trucks and motor homes: $5 per axle
These toll increases were unanimously approved by the MBA board in 2007 following a
series of public hearings held earlier that year. Incremental toll adjustments are scheduled
to occur through 2014, instead of a one-time adjustment. Toll revenue will help fund a long-
term maintenance and preservation program that includes a complete deck-replacement
project. The 54-year-old bridge is maintained and operated exclusively with toll revenue.
Other expected toll increases through 2014 include:
2013
- Commuter: $2.10
2014
- Auto/passenger vehicle: $4.50; vehicle with trailer: $2.25 per axle
- Commuter: $2.20- Other, including commercial trucks and motor homes: $6 per axle
As stated at its December 2007 meeting, the MBA board will review financial forecast data
in 2013 to determine future actions, such as the expected toll increases in 2014, modifica-
tion of tolls, and/or bonding. Regardless of future traffic volumes, the MBA will work dili-
gently on its long-term preservation strategy to continuously review and implement a vari-
ety of cost-saving measures, as appropriate.
Commuter cardholders must make their second trip within 36 hours of the first one in
order to receive the commuter rate. The expiration date for commuter cards has been
extended to Dec. 31, 2012.
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You cant predict how long youll live.
Nonetheless, you still need to consider
longevity as a key factor in creating, and
following, a long-term investment strat-
egy.
And your projected lifespan may be
longer than you had thought. Men who
turned 65 in 2010 can expect to live
another 18.6 years, while women who
reached 65 that same year can antici-
pate another 20.7 years, according to
the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report.
And these figures are just averages;
depending on your health and family
history of longevity, you could well
spend two, or even three, decades in
retirement.
Possibly because people are now real-
izing they may have to support them-
selves for far longer than earlier genera-
tions did, they seem to be growing
increasingly concerned about running
out of money in their later years. In fact,
in a poll of people ages 44 to 75, spon-
sored by Allianz Life Insurance, 61 per-
cent said they fear depleting their assets
more than they fear dying.
So, if youre concerned about outliv-
ing your resources or if you think that
you may become one of those people
what steps should you take, both now
and during your retirement? Here are a
few ideas:
* Keep investing. Put away as much
money as you can afford for your retire-
ment. Take advantage of tax-deferred
accounts, such as your 401(k) and tradi-
tional IRA, or tax-free accounts, such as
a Roth IRA. (Roth IRA earnings are tax-
free provided youve had your account
at least five years and you dont start tak-
ing withdrawals until youre at least 59-
1/2.) And keep investing, year in and
year out, despite the inevitable market
volatility youll encounter along the way.
* Re-assess your retirement age. If you
enjoy your work, you might consider
staying at your job a few years later than
originally intended. Those extra years of
income, not to mention extra contribu-
tions to your 401(k) and potentially big-
ger Social Security payouts, can make a
big difference to your retirement
lifestyle.
* Delay taking Social Security. As the
laws now stand, you can start taking
Social Security as young as 62, but your
monthly checks will be bigger when you
reach your full retirement age. Youll
get your biggest monthly Social Security
checks if you wait until age 70, when
they max out, but many people feel
that waiting that long may not be worth
it, when weighing the lost years of any
payments against the unknown variable
of life expectancy.
* Calculate your withdrawal rate.
Once you retire, its essential that you
know how much
can withdraw each
year from your
investments with-
out running out of
money. Your with-
drawal rate
depends on a vari-
ety of factors,
including your age,
size of portfolio,
risk tolerance and
retirement lifestyle.
A financial profes-
sional can help you
calculate your ini-
tial withdrawal rate
and adjust it as
time goes on.
The possibility of
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pleasant thought.
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others, you can go
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you free to fully enjoy an active retire-
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The Womens Club recently donated $4,000 to the Womens
Resource Center, from funds raised during the Clubs annual
Art Fair held at Nubs Nob in July. Jan Mancinelli, Executive
Director of the Womens Resource Center, accepted the funds
on behalf of the Center, to be used for the safe house and for
family Christmas items (see photo).
This year, the Womens Club raised $22,000 from the art
fair, all donated to local charities and scholarships. In addi-
tion to the Womens Resource Center, other local charities
benefiting from the Art Fair funds were: Michigan Dyslexia
Institute of Northern Michigan, Manna Food Bank,
Nehemiah Project, NMCAA-Emmet Co. Outreach Pool,
Lakeview Academy, Pregnancy Resource Center, Petoskey
Salvation Army, Boy Scout Pack 4 Alanson, Damp Daggett,
Community Free Clinic, Cheboygan Salvation Army, YMCA
of Northern Michigan, Friends of the Petoskey Library, and
Strive Program Harbor Springs. The Club also awards two
$2,500 scholarships each year.
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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 student 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 oppor-
tunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level because good character is just as important as good
grades!
here are the terrific kids from south
maple elementary school for the
week ending 12-16-11
Back row: Nate Kleinsorge, Emily Copenhaver, Trenton
Bushbacher, Fred (Kiwanis).Middle row: McKinzi Webber,
Emma Markham, Abbie Weber, Pearson Palmer. Front row:
Noel Rochette, Emma Grover, Aidan Kroll, Madison
Koscielniak, Jenna English.Absent: Morgan Coffell, Aurora
Fox, Haley Morris, Dennis Thigpen, Ruby Dobjelowski,
Jasmine Fletcher, Mason Becroft
here are the terrific kids from north
ohio elementary school for the this
week
Front Row: Sophie Wieber; Hali Lenartowicz; Baylee Harwell;
Madison Knapp; Ayden Blanzy; Breanna Green; Dylan Moore;
Evan Ross; Daniel Beverly. Back Row: Heather Casteel;
Dakota Neal; Virginia Starks; Victoria VanBaricum; Tanner
Beyers; Molly Kinser; Grace McKelvey; Valerie Dove;
Kiwanian, Mr. Bump and his Terrific Dog, Roxi
TERRIFIC KIDS
Womens Club Donates to Local
Charities
Jan Mancinelli, Executive Director of the Womens Resource Center (front
row right), accepted two checks totaling $4,000 from Womens Club
Members. They are: (front row from left): Nancy Walker, Jan Bishop, Mary
Juneau; (back row from left): Carolyn Whittle, Flo Blesi, Arlene Aitchison,
Kathy Bremmeyr, Laurie Macintyre, Brenda Palmateer.
Page 10 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! December 22, 2011
Maintain your independence
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Northern Management Services is cel-
ebrating 20 years of helping people to
continue to live as independently as
possible, regardless of their age or dis-
ability. It is a mission that every mem-
ber of their staff, which now numbers
over 140 employees, is firmly dedicated
to. The companys mission statement
reflects the Northern Management
teams passion; to provide self-deter-
mined, comprehensive services for indi-
viduals that are disabled and aged to
live in the least restrictive, normalized
setting in their community.
Everyone who works here cares
deeply about the people we serve,
states Bruce Fasel. President of
Northern Management Services. We
enjoy and are excited about what we
do helping people live as independ-
ently as possible. We provide people
with an option to nursing home care,
where their needs are met, they feel safe
and secure, and it is also more cost
effective for them.
When Northern Management
Services was established by Bruce Fasel
and Robert Passmore on February
1,1991, the founders had already accu-
mulated approximately fifteen years of
experience working with individuals
requiring varying levels of living assis-
tance. Beginning in the early 1970s they
worked with organizations such as the
Alpine Center and other community
health groups. Fasel recalls it was an
emotionally rewarding experience that
created the foundation for the caring,
understanding approach that has
become the hallmark of the wide array
of comprehensive in-home services
Northern Management provides today.
Our services can be tailored to
accommodate each persons needs and
lifestyle, Fasel states. We are available
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
week, every day of the year. Our team
receives extensive and ongoing training.
We have certified CPR and first-aid
instructors on staff, and we utilize our
many years of caregiver knowledge to
provide a training program that reflects
our experience in the field.
Northern Management Services, and
their affiliate company; Access
Unlimited, began operating out of a new
facility this past spring. The new space
offers room to consolidate their opera-
tions, and provide a larger training area.
Northern Management is in the process
of developing a state-approved training
program, and working in affiliation with
Premier Marketing and Telephone
Support Systems, has launched Heritage
Alert Group, which unveiled an innova-
tive Personal Emergency Response
System (PERS). The system offers the
user the choice of a pendant or wrist
style alert device, which when activated
in the event of an emergency, notifies a
local operator on duty 24/7.
The Northern Management team can
be designated as the responder, Fasel
notes. What is unique about PERS is
that the support is locally-based. It is
yet another means for allowing people
to remain in their homes and still have
access to help should they need it with
the simple push of a button.
Through a subsidiary of Northern
Management Services called Access
Unlimited, people can also make their
home more comfortable and user-
friendly. Access Unlimited is a licensed
and insured building company, special-
izing in universal design and helping to
adapt living spaces to a barrier-free
lifestyle. Access Unlimited is CAPS certi-
fied; a designation that reflects their
expertise as Certified Aging in Place
Specialists.
It is a natural extension of what we
do at Northern Management Services,
observes Fasel. We perform a building
assessment for our clients and tailor
modifications to the individuals needs
so they can function independently in
their home.
Modifications may include items in
the bathroom area such as roll-in show-
ers, walk-in tubs, grab bars, or accessi-
ble vanities, kitchen alternations such as
accessible counters and sinks, specialize
appliances and cabinetry, as well as
whole-home considerations including
widening doorways and openings and
entrance ramps.
Working with the Kiwanis Club of
Gaylord, Northern Management was
instrumental in sponsoring the forma-
tion of the Aktion Club, a community
service team comprised of members liv-
ing with various disabilities. In their
first year the Club received two Service
Club Awards; placing 1st in the State of
Michigan and 3rd in the nation for their
extensive contributions to the commu-
nity, and recently received the Spirit
Award from the Volunteer Center of
Otsego County. Among the many activi-
ties the Aktion Club has participated in
are the 2011 Relay for Life Event,
Salvation Army bell ringing, and helping
to raise money for The Caring Closet
and The Friendship Shelter by baking,
packaging and selling their own special-
ly-formulated dog biscuits.
Jen Marcenaro, Northern
Management Services Coordinator,
states, The Aktion Club offers a way for
these individuals to give back to the
community, and it raises their confi-
dence and independence. Their contri-
butions also help those in the commu-
nity learn about those who are disabled,
and to discover how truly amazing these
people really are.
Northern Management Services and
their subsidiary company, Access
Limited, share a common goal of help-
ing individuals in northern lower
Michigan continue to live a comfortable
lifestyle in their own home for as long as
possible. After 20 years of service in this
highly specialized field, the team at
Northern Management Services truly
understands their clients individual
needs in providing personalized, profes-
sional in-home support.
For more information, visit
www.northernmanagement.org or call
(989) 732-6374.
Photo by Jim AkAns
Northern Management Systems Coordinator, Jenny Marcenaro and President, Bruce Fasel.
Photo by Jim AkAns
December 22, 2011 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 11
Spending at locally owned busi-
nesses leads to better schools, better
roads and local support of commu-
nity charities and fundraisers.
The Wall Street Journal recently
wrote an article that touted the ben-
efits of shopping locally. They com-
pared the impact of shopping at
businesses that are owned locally
compared to a business that is
owned by an entity from outside of
the area.
Next time are shopping in
Northern Michigan, consider the
impact that each dollar you spend
and how it will return to the com-
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
gauges the economic impact on
local communities of spending at
independently owned small busi-
nesses versus national chains.
Launched by Independent We
Stand, a Virginia-based advocacy
group for independent business
owners, the tool shows that for every
$10 spent at an independent busi-
ness, about $6 is returned to the
local community in the form of pay-
roll taxes and other local expendi-
tures. By contrast, only $4 is
returned by national chains.
Depending on the size of the city,
this could potentially inject millions
into a local economy.
As such, spending at local small
businesses "leads to better schools,
better roads and more support for
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-
ment than national chains. The
study, co-sponsored by their local
chamber of commerce, also found
local businesses paid higher wages,
used more local goods and services,
and contributed more to community
charities and fundraisers.
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Spend $100.00 in a National
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Health & Wellness
CAUSES AND TREATMENTS
FOR HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES
By Gary Stanton
Triglycerides are the main form of fat found in the blood
which is important in keeping you in good condition - this is
because its main function is to give the body energy.
However, high triglyceride levels might be a sign of metabol-
ic syndrome which could increase a person's risk when it
comes to diabetes, heart diseases and stroke. Metabolic syn-
drome is a combination of medical disorders that includes
high blood pressure; high blood sugar, high triglycerides, low
HDL ("good") cholesterol and too much fat around the
waist.
In order to measure your triglycerides, a blood test must
be conducted. To get an overview on your triglycerides level,
the normal level would be less than 150 while borderline-
high is 150 - 199. High triglycerides level is 200 - 499, and
very high would be 500 above.
Causes of High Triglycerides
The various causes of high triglycerides are usually attrib-
uted to conditions relating to
age; an underactive thyroid
(hypothyroidism), drinking
too much alcohol, eating
food that is high in fat,
heredity, kidney disease,
obesity (or weight gain),
poorly controlled diabetes
and regularly eating more
calories than you can burn.
Certain medications may
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the triglycerides to an
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control pills, diuretics (water
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Symptoms of High Triglycerides
High triglycerides symptoms are virtually non-existent;
although those due to genetic conditions may find fatty
deposits under the skin. These are called xanthomas.
However, there are very few cases in which people with
high triglyceride levels experience inflammation of the pan-
creas (pancreatitis). This may result to fever; loss of appetite,
nausea, severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Apart from
that, a person might develop conditions such as liver and
spleen enlargement as well as having visible fatty deposits in
the skin. This can possibly increase the risk of having a heart
attack or stroke.
How to Lower Triglyceride Levels
A healthy diet as well as lifestyle changes can lower your
triglyceride levels. This means that you should try to be more
active; limit your alcohol intake, limit fats and sugars in your
diet, quit smoking and consistently maintain a healthy
weight.
In lowering your cholesterol, you will also reduce your
triglyceride level in the process. You may include certain
supplements that can help you lose weight. The ingredients
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Health & Wellness
Are You An Optimist or a Pessimist?
By Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being
anything else." - Winston Churchill
When you notice your thoughts, which kind of thoughts
predominate? Do you find yourself often thinking pes-
simistic thoughts such as:
I'll never get where I want to go. I'm a loser.
I'm not smart enough to achieve what I want to achieve.
God is there for others but not for me.
I'm going to end up losing what I have.
The world is very unsafe so I have to always be vigilant.
Why reach out to others? No one really likes me.
Why put forth effort? There is no point since I don't have
the talent or ability to success.
Some people just have good luck, but I don't.
Things are going too well. I just know that something
bad is going to happen.
Life is too much for me to handle.
I'm going to end up alone.
Life for me will always be a disaster.
There is no point in eating well or exercising - my
genetics are against me.
I'm not emotionally or physically healthy, and this is
just the way it is. There is nothing I can do about it.
I don't deserve to be happy.
I don't deserve to be loved.
And so on...
Or, do you find yourself often thinking optimistic thoughts
such as:
If I work hard enough and stay focused, I will get
where I want to go.
My intelligence and abilities increase with learning.
No one ever succeeds without a lot of effort, and I can
put in as much effort as anyone who has ever
succeeded.
If I stay tuned into and trust my own inner knowing, I
can feel safe.
I am a good and kind person so of course people like
me.
It is not luck that causes people to succeed, but belief in
themselves.
When bad things happen, these are opportunities for
learning and growth.
Life's challenges present me with incredible learning
opportunities.
When I am ready for partnership, someone will show up.
Regardless of how physically or emotionally unhealthy
my parents were, I can make choices that result in
physical and emotional health.
Everyone deserves to be happy, including me.
Everyone deserves to be loved, and everyone is
loved by God.
You Get to Choose!
Do you realize that you have free will, which means that
you get to choose how you want to think? You get to choose
whether you want to be an optimist or a pessimist, and
which one you choose determines your feelings and actions.
When you look at the pessimist list, can you see that think-
ing these kinds of thoughts create depression, procrastina-
tion, and continued failure?
Can you see when you look
at the optimist list how
thinking these thoughts cre-
ate motivation, loving action,
and ultimate success in work
and life?
You Are Not a Victim!
Instead of seeing yourself
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of your past, of your parents,
of events or of luck, why not
start to monitor your
thoughts and consciously
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to positive? You will likely
discover that changing your
thoughts changes your feel-
ings and actions, as well as
outcomes.
You have everything to
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books and co-creator of the
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1447 S. Otsego
Gaylord
989-732-5200
www.sakswellnesscenter.com
Powerhouse Gym
1044 W. main
Gaylord
989-732-0744
www.gaylordsgym.com
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
Michigan Heart & Vascular
Cheboygan Memorial Health Center
740 S. Main, Suite 3B
Cheboygan
888-326-2490
www.michiganhvs.com
Michigan Heart & Vascular
Burns Professional Building
560 W. Mitchell St. Suite 400
Petoskey
888-326-2490
www.michiganhvs.com
Michigan Heart & Vascular
944 N. Center Avenue
Gaylord
989-731-5781
www.michiganhvs.com
HOLISTIC HEALTH
IHT Wellness Shop
416 W. Main
Gaylord
989-448-4717
www.ihtwellnessshopgaylord.com
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
Mercy Home Care
324 Meadows Dr.,Grayling
989-348-4383
www.trinityhomehealth.com
HOME HEALTH CARE
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
Suite 105
Gaylord
989.619.4395
dave@dtweberhypnotherapy.com
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
www.alternativesolutionsplus.com
MONUMENTS
Anger Monuments
7535 US 131
Mancelona
231-587-8433
NUTRITION &
SUPPLEMENTS
General Nutrition
Centers
1417 W. Main St.,
Pineridge Square
Gaylord, MI 49735-1755
989-731-6363
IHT Wellness Shop
416 W. Main
Gaylord
989-448-4717
www.ihtwellnessshopgaylord.com
Jojo's Market
1459 S. Otsego
Gaylord
989-705-8500
Four Star Nutrition
604 W. Main
Gaylord
989-448-8618
www.fourstarnutrition.net
ORTHOPEDIC
OMH - N'Orthopedics
2147 Professional Dr.
Gaylord
989-732-1753
PHARMACY
Modern Pharmacy
127 N. Main St.,
Cheboygan
231-627-9949
www.modernrxcheboygan.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dynamic Physical Therapy
2147 Professional Dr.,Suite 2
Gaylord 989-732-0001
www.dynamicptmichigan.com
Dynamic Physical Therapy
1107 E. Michigan Ave
Grayling 989-348-3027
www.dynamicptmichigan.com
Jordan Valley
Rehabilitation Center
100 Main St # 9, East Jordan
231-536-1451
Boyne Rehabilitation Center
197 State St, Boyne City
231-582-6365
PODIATRIST
Dr Tom DeKorte D.P.M.
Podiatric Physician & Surgeon
CHARLEVOIX FOOT CLINIC
1404 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI
231 547 4662
GAYLORD FOOT CLINIC
1662 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord
(989) 732-6565
SENIOR ASSISTANCE
Otsego County
Commission on Aging
120 Grandview Blvd.
Gaylord
989-732-1122
www.otsegocountycoa.org
Crawford County
Commission on Aging
308 Lawndale St., Grayling
989-348-8342
www.crawfordcoa.org
Seniors Helping Seniors
221 E. Felshaw St.
Gaylord
989-448-8323
www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/
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Lynn Street Manor
4255 S. Lyon, Onaway
989-733-2661
www.lynnsreetmanor.com
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Chello's Salon & Day Spa
126 Main St., East Jordan
231-536-7764
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Zola Murray an area high school student created the art-
work for the admission buttons and t-shirts for New Years
Eve at the Arts Center. Her artwork was chosen among sever-
al entries from students throughout Charlevoix and Emmet
counties.
This popular community celebration is presented by
Crooked Tree Arts Center with programming and workshops
provided by CTAC instructors, area artists and organizations
including Blissfest Music Organization and Petoskey District
Library. There will be over 20 performances and 15 work-
shops available this New Years Eve including the potters
wheel, Ukes for Youth and dance among many others. The
arts center is expecting over 800 participants and 50 volun-
teers to help ring-in 2012.
New Years Eve at the Arts Center will be held Saturday,
December 31 from 5:00-9:00 PM, concluding with a
Midnight at 9 Times-Square style ball-drop on Division
Street . Admission buttons are $7 for Adult s and $2 for
Students. For further information please contact Crooked
Tree Arts Center at 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org. New
Years Eve at the Arts Center is sponsored in part by Petoskey-
Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, and Moran
Iron Works.
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blends of meats and vegetables that are the staples
of Polish home cooking.
Buy the first main dish and
get the 2nd one half off!!
8418 M-119, Harbor Springs
231-838-5377
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(LOCATED IN THE HARBOR PLAZA BY THE HARBOR SPRINGS AIRPORT)
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the wish for a truly happy holiday season.
Celebrate the New Year With Us!
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Lobster - Steaks - Walleye - Shrimp - Mussels - Mahi
Vegetarian Dishes - BBQ Ribs - Scampi - Chicken
Prime Rib - Pasta Dishes
Full Menu Always Available
320 S. Morenci Ave. (On M-33-Main Street), Mio
LOCATED at the SONGBIRD MOTEL
Reservations Greatly Appreciated and Strongly Suggested
OPEN SUN NOON-4PM, CLOSED MON & TUES
OPEN WED, THURS, FRI & SAT. 5PM-8PM
COCKTAILS - WINE - BEER
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE
989-826-5547
989-826-5547
TWO COMPLETE DINNERS FOR $22.00
SUNDAYS ONLY - NOON TO 4PM
Your choice of: PRIME RIB
Fried Chicken Half Rack BBQ Ribs
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Sauteed Mussels over Fettucini
Dans Special Garlic Chicken
Kielbasa Sausage & Sauerkraut
Beer Battered Cod Fried Shrimp
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Above: Zola Murray
pictured with her win-
ning entry for New
Years Eve at the Arts
Center
This years artwork by Zola Murray for New Years Eve at the Arts Center
Right: The ball-drop at New Years Eve at the Arts
Center
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