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Thursday, April 18, 2013
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STORY
PAGE 6B
By Jim Akans
There is no better opportunity
to check out an amazing array of
merchants, service providers,
restaurants, organizations,
recreational venues, vehicle
dealerships, media and more
than the upcoming Grayling
Business Expo to be held at the
former Hometown Furniture
building next to the Grayling
Mini Mall. This awesome event
will take place on Thursday,
April 25th from 4 to 7 pm, and it
is absolutely FREE for the public
to attend.
Traci Cook, executive director
of the Grayling Area Chamber of
Commerce, states, In addition
to the Business Expo, there will
be a Taste of Grayling during
the expo, with several area
restaurants offering attendees
samplings. There will also be
interactive recreation booths
(such as Grayling Recreation
Authority, Golf Courses, Snap
Fitness, etc) available for atten-
dees. We are very excited with
the response we have had from
the participating businesses and
organizations for this event.
Cook adds that there will be
dozens of door prizes donated
by participating businesses that
will be given away during the
event. What a fantastic way to
spend an afternoon and early
evening discovering what the
Grayling and surrounding areas
have to offer, and even enjoy a
few snacks and possibly win a
prize at the same time.
We encourage the public to
stop by and learn about the
many excellent businesses,
organizations, services and
recreational opportunities this
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By Jim Akans
Tickets for the April 27th 50th
Anniversary Cherry Pink fundraiser for
the Otsego Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to
be held at the Otsego Club are going
fastand they wont be available at the
door. So now is the time to reserve your
spot at this golden anniversary party that
promises to be a memorable evening of
music, mingling, and marvelous cuisine.
While we have presented several
themes over the years for Cherry Pink,
states Claudia Bryant, chair of the Cherry
Pink committee, this year we are present-
ing a semi-formal anniversary party. We
will be having a delicious gourmet meal
specially prepared by the chef at the
Otsego Club, and dancing following the
dinner.
Bryant points out that by semi-formal it
means coat and tie for the gentleman,
not necessarily the tuxedo and gowns that
were typically worn at early Cherry Pink
events.
In the early days, she observes,
Cherry Pink was a very formal occasion.
Those first events took place at the
AuSable Lodge, and over the years we
have had several themes for the event
such as Kentucky Derby, the Royal
Wedding, Mardi Gras, a turn-of-the-cen-
The Bergmann
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Charlevoix, and is open
Tuesday through Saturday from
9 am to 4 pm.
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STORY
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STORY
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New Solutions
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theme
of this
years
National
Crime
Victims
Rights
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By Jim Akans
The week of April 21st through April
27th is officially recognized as National
Crime Victims Rights Week, recognizing
the struggles of those whose lives have
been affected by criminal transgressions,
and advocating their rights in our justice
system. This years theme; New
Challenges, New Solutions, reflects the
Office for Victims of Crimes initiative
Vision 21:Transforming Victims
Services strategy for the 21st Century,
which began in 2010. That mission is
aimed at addressing the many new chal-
lenges such as funding cuts, globaliza-
tion, changing demographics, new types
of crimes and changes brought about
through advancing technology.
For example, in just the first half of
2010, spyware infections resulted in
617,000 U.S. households having to repair
or replace their computers. Fully one in
every 11 households surveyed reported a
major problem with spyware infections.
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A Golden Anniversary
Cherry Pink event
takes place April 27th
purchase tickets by April 20th
Over 80 area merchants, service
providers, restaurants, organizations,
media and more will gather at the
Graying Business Expo
on April 25th
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G A Y L O R D
Andrea Birkhofer was named the recipient
of the 2013 Zonta International Club of
Gaylord Areas Young Women in Public
Affairs Award. Ms. Birkhofer was named
Zonta International YWPA recipient because
of her commitment to fighting the stereotyp-
ical images of female beauty against her
inner strength.
In regards to the Status of Women Ms.
Birkhofer writes: Far too much of our media
revolves around the classic Barbie-girl or
dumb blonde female. Very rarely is an
empowered woman displayed in a
respectable light on television. That is, one
who isnt simply empowered by her beauty.
This is disgustingly wrongI like to think of
my own life as a rebel against the degrading
image of women.
The goal of the Zonta International Young
Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program is
to encourage more young women to partici-
pate in public affairs by recognizing a young
womans commitment to the volunteer sec-
tor, evidence of volunteer leadership
achievements and a dedication to the
advancement of the status of women.
Applicants are asked to reflect on their vol-
untary commitment to their school and their
community and the problems limiting the
advancement of the status of women in their
own country and worldwide. The Zonta
International Young Women in Public Affairs
program looks to the young women of today
for the leaders of tomorrow.
The Zonta Club of Gaylord Area is pleased
to have presented Ms. Birkhofer with the
2013 YWPA and wishes her the best of luck in
competing for the District and International
YWPA and in all of her future endeavors.
The Zonta Club of Gaylord Area meets the
second Tuesday of every
month 5:30pm. For mem-
bership information visit
www.GaylordZonta.org or
www.Zonta.org, e-mail
info@GaylordZonta.org or
call club president Amber
Theriault 989-731-1841.
Zonta International, with
world headquarters in Oak
Brook, IL, USA, is a global
organization of executives
and professionals working together to
advance the status of women worldwide
through
service and
advocacy.
The Young
Women in
Public
Affairs
Award is one
of many pro-
grams for
women and
girls spon-
sored by Zonta International. The Award is
funded by voluntary contributions to the
Zonta International Foundation YWPA fund
and local awards are funded through local
fund-raising efforts.
Applications for the 2014 Zonta
International Young Women in Public Affairs
Award will be available from
info@GaylordZonta.org in August 2014.
Applicants of age 16-19 on 1st April each
year, studying and living, or working in a
Zonta district/region at the time of applica-
tion are eligible to apply.
Zontas Young Women in Public Affairs
Award recipient named
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WEATHER:
The beautiful sounds of live orches-
tral music will fill Gornick Auditorium,
located inside the Gaylord High
School, on Saturday evening, April
27th, as the Gaylord Area Council for
the Arts (GACA) and the Gaylord
Community Orchestra present Fate &
Romance, an exhilarating springtime
concert event.
The concert event will begin at 7:30
pm and will be led by Gaylord
Community Orchestra conductor Jim
Van Eizenga. Van Eizenga holds a
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
from Western Michigan University, and
in addition to conducting the
Community Orchestra, has been the
orchestra pit conductor for Gaylord
Community Productions and has been
a guest conductor for the Alpena
Symphony Orchestra.
Selections for the evening will
include Tchaikovskys Symphony No. 5
in e major and Brahams Violin
Concerto in D major. Special guest
violinist Melissa Padgett will perform
during the concert. Melissa is current-
ly pursuing a Performers Certificate at
DePaul University under the guidance
of Olga Kaler where she also received
her Master of Music.
She was born into a musical family,
reading music by age two, and at six
years old was singing with the
Childrens Opera Choir at the State
Opera Theater in Cottbus, Germany,
where she spent most of her child-
hood. At age eight her parents enrolled
her in the local conservatory where
she picked up the violin. Upon return-
ing to the U.S. she continued her stud-
ies and earned her Bachelor of Music
at Western Michigan University where
she was named the Esther and Julius
Stulberg Scholar.
Melissa has participated in music
festivals in Germany, the Czech
Republic, Italy and the U.S. Most
recently, she performed at the Produce
Festival in Chicago. She frequently
plays at Covenant Presbyterian Church
of Chicago and with various regional
orchestras in the Chicago area. Melissa
plays on a Paul Bailly violin generously
on loan from the non-profit Virtu
Foundation, which was formed in 1998
to act as a conduit between patrons,
donors and deserving musicians
Tickets for the April 27th Gaylord
Community Orchestra concert will be
available at the door, and are $10 per
person. For additional information,
please contact GACA at (989) 732-2342.
Gaylord Community Orchestra
spring concert
event on April 27th
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The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store in Gaylord is
scheduling four local drop off locations to assist residents
with their spring donations. A Salvation Army truck will be
at the following sites on these Saturdays:
April 27 - Corwith Township Hall, 8170 Mill St., Vanderbilt
May 4 - Charlton Township Hall, 10900 M-32 E.,
Johannesburg
May 11 - NAPA Auto Parts, 4553 County Road 612,
Lewiston
May 18 - Alpena-Alcona Area Credit Union, 12285 Jerome
St., Atlanta
Thrift store employees will staff the truck from 9:00 a.m.
until 1:00 pm each day. Residents are encouraged to donate
clean, new or gently used items. Womans clothing, shoes
and jewelry are in most demand.
Those from other areas can continue donating items to the
thrift store to maintain an adequate supply of merchandise.
Donations are accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. Or to schedule a pick-up, call the store at
989-448-2357. Regular store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays.
About The Salvation Army - Founded by William and
Catherine Booth in London, England in 1865, The Salvation
Army is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to
serving people in need without discrimination. At work in
Michigan since 1887, The Salvation Army operates 180 facili-
ties throughout the state. Annually, these facilities provide
more than 4.1 million meals and more than 938,000 nights of
shelter for the homeless. The Salvation Army uses $.85 of
every dollar raised to provide direct services to people in
need each and every day of the year. For more information
about The Salvation Army, call 877-SAL-MICH, or visit us at
www.salmich.org.
The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
scheduling drop-off locations for spring
donations
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Thursday, April 25th
4pm 7pm
At the old Hometown Furniture Building
(next to Glen's Market), Grayling MI
FREE Admission to the public
Tons of prizes and giveaways
Sponsored by the
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April 27 at Gaylord High School
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Cherry Pink Continued...
tury party, a cruise and even putt-putt golf.
This year our theme is the events 50th
anniversary.
As always, funds raised at the Cherry Pink
are utilized to support the Otsego Memorial
Hospital Auxiliarys annual pledge to provide
assistance in purchasing medical equipment
and providing services for OMH in Gaylord,
and the clinics in Lewiston and Indian River.
This year the Auxiliary has pledged $40,000
which is raised through Cherry Pink and sev-
eral other fundraising activities during the
year such as bake sales, uniform sales,
Wreath Wars, Lights of Love and proceeds
from the Pink Awning Gift Shop located
inside of OMH.
The hospital Auxiliary was founded in
1951, two months before the hospital
opened, and the held their first Cherry Pink
event at the AuSable Lodge back in 1964. The
Auxiliary has approximately 116 active mem-
bers who logged nearly 11,000 volunteer
hours in 2012, running the gift shop and
assisting with a variety of tasks and services
throughout the hospital.
In addition to the fabulous dinner at
Cherry Pink next Saturday evening, there will
be a very special anniversary cake prepared
by baker-extraordinaire Patty Blanzy. There
will also be a raffle drawing at the event with
three winners. Each prize reflects the gold-
en theme of the event, with the first place
being beautiful jewelry donated by Hogans
Jewelers. It is not necessary to be present to
win, and raffle tickets are $10 each and avail-
able at the Pink Awning Gift Shop as well as
Hogans Jewelers.
Cindy FitzGerald, who works with area DJ
Larry Reichert, will provide music for the
evening. FitzGeralds parents, Ann and Ernie
Grocock, are longtime supporters of the
Cherry Pink event.
The 50th anniversary Cherry Pink
fundraiser is open to the public, and it is an
exceptional way to have a great time while
supporting this vital local organization.
Tickets are $60 per person, and are available
at the Pink Awning Gift Shop located near
the main entrance at Otsego Memorial
Hospital. RSVP is required for this event, so
tickets must be purchased by Saturday, April
20th.
For additional information, contact
Claudia Bryant, chairperson for the Cherry
Pink Dinner Dance Committee, at (989) 939-
7165.
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Also in 2010 - 509,230 violent
crimes by intimate partners
were reported, and 61-per-
cent of children age 17 and
under said they had experi-
enced at least one direct or
indirect victimization inci-
dent during the previous
year.
While these are just of few
of many disturbing statistics,
the number of victims these
and other crimes involve is
even more alarming, and the
effects on their personal lives
extend well beyond the specific
crime incidents.
A 2003 study found that crime victims
experience a much higher lifetime incidence
of posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD) than
those who had never reported being victim-
ized. Another recent comprehensive study
revealed that the lifetime prevalence of psy-
chological disorders in both male and female
crime victims suffering with posttraumatic
stress was 88 percent and 79 percent respec-
tively, with the most common disorders
being depression, substance abuse and pho-
bias. As this study demonstrates, the emo-
tional impact of becoming a victim of crime
can be both traumatic and chronic.
In a letter regarding National Crime
Victims Rights Week, Mark Mandell, Chair of
the National Center for Victims of Crime,
states, Victims do not always receive the
dignity and respect they deserve. Victims
often absorb the physical, emotional, and
financial costs of crime largely by them-
selves. Over the past year, a number of high-
profile crimes have highlighted the scope of
the challenges we face. The shooting mas-
sacres in Aurora, Colorado, and at the Sikh
temple in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the
child sex abuse scandal at Penn State last
year showed the public what we see every
daythe searing impact of crime on victims
and the inadequacy of our tools to meet
their needs. Our work to ensure the rights of
child sexual abuse victims, prevent future
violence, and reach all vic-
tims has never been more
urgent. Meeting these chal-
lenges requires insight and
ingenuity.
Victims Advocates in com-
munities throughout north-
ern Lower Michigan and
across the nation work to
help crime victims work
through what can be a very
confusing process. That
includes understanding the
court system, explaining the
intent and meaning behind a
litany of processes such as
the arraignment, pre-trial,
preliminary examination or a
scheduling conference.
Crime Victims Advocates
also work with the victims to
assist when they have suf-
fered damages other than
the emotional, and in filing
restitution orders with the
court. There are also funds
available for crime victims.
To assist crime victims in
their recovery, The Victims of
Crime Act, which was passed
in 1984, includes the estab-
lishment of the Crime
Victims Fund, which appro-
priately, is financed by fines
and penalties paid by
offenders. As of September
of 2012, the fund has grown
to over $8 billion and sup-
ports victim compensation
programs nationwide.
While much progress has
been made over the last 30
years, crime victims rights
are not universal and are
often not enforced. Only a
small percentage of victims
receive crime victim com-
pensation, which is usually
limited to victims of violent
crime. According to last
years National Crime
Victimization Survey, more
than 50 percent of violent
crimes were not reported to
police during a period from
2006-2010. In addition, a
2011 report called the Use
of Victim Services Agencies
by Victims of Serious Violent
Crime showed that only 9
percent of violent crime vic-
tims received needed servic-
es in the 1993-2009 time-
frame.
National Crime Victims
Rights Week reminds us that
many challenges remain.
For additional information
about National Crime
Victims Week and the
Victims of Crime Act, visit
http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw/
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By Jim Akans
Many Northern Michigan residents are
familiar with the outstanding opportunities
provided by the ongoing work of the
Bergmann Center in Charlevoix. The staff at
the non-profit Center assists in building life
skills for individuals with developmental dis-
abilities, with programs that include on-site
job training and employment opportunities,
volunteer opportunities, community aware-
ness, daily living skills and enrichment class-
es.
What many may not be aware of is that
starting in August of 2010, The Bergmann
Center opened a fantastic Resale Shop locat-
ed right next to their main facility on Ance
Road, offering terrific bargains on resale
goods ranging from clothing, furniture and
other household items, to one-of-a-kind new
products created by local
individuals.
The shop has many excit-
ing products made by indi-
viduals at the Bergmann
Center; such as fire starters
from recycled material, fur-
niture painted by a local
woman artist, gazing balls
made from recycled bowing
balls adorned with donated
stained glass, items from
clay, handmade jewelry, love
lights made with clear
stained glass and candles,
and much more.
In addition to a lot of great
merchandise, the Bergmann
Center Resale Shop also
offers a great place for indi-
viduals in the Centers pro-
gram to learn skills on the
job, such as running a cash
register and processing inventory. These are
valuable skills that will continue to provide
rewards for these individuals for years to
come.
The Bergmann Center Resale Shop is
located at 8888 Ance Road in Charlevoix, and
is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am
to 4 pm, and the staff accepts item donations
during those hours as well. The Bergmann
Centers annual Live Auction event will be
taking place on Sunday, May 5th at the
Emmet County Fairgrounds.
For additional information call (231) 547-
9624 or visit www.bergmanncenter.org and
follow the Resale Shop link.
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205 Water Street., East Jordan
231-536-7606
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6517 Center St.
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
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9746 Main Street
Ellsworth
231-588-2208
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989.448.8615
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340 West Main St., Gaylord
989-731-2600
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1182 B. South Otsego Ave.
(Next to Sears)
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501 North Center St.
Gaylord
989-448-2170
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919 S. Center St.
Gaylord
989-448-2357
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231-348-2980
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area offers, Cook relates. And they will all
be presented in one convenient location at
the Business Expo and Taste of Grayling. We
also hope that those businesses who are not
participating this year will come by to see
what services are available to assist the
needs of their business or homes.
The free Grayling Business Expo will run
from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, April 25th, and
the former Hometown Furniture building is
located next to Glens Market and attached to
the Grayling Mini Mall.
As of press time, participating vendors will
be:
.
All Weather Seal
All-Wright Garage Doors
AuSable Artisan Village
AuSable Media Group, LLC
(DBA: Roscommon County Voice)
AuSable River International Canoe Marathon
AVNAF - Nor east'r Music & Art Festival
Avon (Media Promotions)
Basic Communications
Bear's Den Pizzeria
Bella Concrete Construction
Blarney Stone Broadcasting
The Bicycle Shop
The Brook Retirement Communities
Camp Co-Be-Ac & Retreat Center
Camp Grayling Officers Club/Camp Grayling
Century 21 River Country Real Estate
Charter Business
Chemical Bank
Community Mediation Services, Inc.
Consumers Energy
Cornell Insurance Agency
Crawford County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center
Crawford County Historical Society
Crawford United Way
Crawford Partnership for
Substance Abuse Awareness
Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District
Dawson & Steven's Classic 50's Diner
Denholm Family Chiropractic
Department Human Services
Dunn's Business Solutions
Eagle Radio Group
Feeny Ford of Grayling
Fick & Sons Propane
Fifth Third Bank
First Impressions /SledheadsUSA.com
Forest Dunes Golf Club
Fox Run Country Club
Gray Rock Caf
Grayling Big Boy
Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Grayling Recreation Authority (Hanson Hills
Recreation Area)
Grayling World of Floors
The Horizon Senior Living I
Hospice of Helping Hands
International RV World
Kirtland Community College
Kodiak Group IT Services
Lovells Township Historical Society
Mainstream Steak and Ribs
Marlana's Digital Creations
The Medicine Shoppe
Mercy Home Care/Mercy Hospice
Mercy Hospital Grayling /
Mercy Rehab Services
Michigan Works!
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas
Scholarship Program
North Central Area Credit Union
North Country Corner
Northern Listings Realty
Northland Area Federal Credit Union
Northstar Autowash & Detail Center
Northwestern Bank
The Ole Barn
The Phone Guide
Riverland Clothing &Gifts
Roscommon Weekly
ROWE Professional Services
Company
Russell Cellular
RV Doctor of Grayling
Sanders PhotoGraFX
Scheer Motors
Shaklee Products-Larkin
Enterprises
Snap Fitness of Grayling
Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral
Home
Spike's Keg O' Nails
Superior Home Health Care
Telephone Support Systems
Thanks A Latte' / Flowers By Josie
The Ramada Inn of Grayling
Tomlyn Advisors, LLC
Toupin Chiropractic Clinic
The Weekly Choice
Wellington Farm Park
Xpress Copy Center
Yogi Bears Jellystone Park
For additional information, visit the
Grayling Area Chamber of Commerce web-
site at www.graylingchamber.com or call
(989) 348-2921.
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The Grayling area chamber
of commerce is hosting the
Grayling Business EXPO April
25, 4pm - 7pm at the former
Hometown Furniture loca-
tion next to Glen's Market.
The public is invited to meet
and greet area businesses in
a fun environment. OVER 75
PARTICIPATING VENDORS.
DOZENS OF DOOR PRIZE
GIVEAWAYS FROM PARTICI-
PATING BUSINESSES.
ENJOY THE TASTE OF
GRAYLING BY LOCAL
RESTAURANTS
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Orchestra experienced string
players are invited to per-
form with the Gaylord
Community Orchestra in an
April concert. The orchestra
is performing the Brahm's
Violin Concerto and the
Tchaikovsky Fifth Symphony.
The concert is April 27 at the
Gornick auditorium in
Gaylord High School. There
are openings for violins, vio-
las, cellos and string bass.
The area strings for this con-
cert are rehearsing on
Monday evenings, 7pm -
8:30pm. Please contact Gary
Waldo for details and music,
989-619-3136
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you to attend a Pigeon &
Sturgeon River Watershed
Group meeting from 5:45-
8pm. It will take place at the
Wolverine Camps. Call 989-
448-2293 for more informa-
tion.
GAYLORD
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Gaylord Alpenfest is accept-
ing applications for 2013
queen candidates. The pag-
eant is open to all single
women who have not been
previously married, nor pre-
viously or currently cohabi-
tating with a member of the
opposite sex, have no chil-
dren, and are not currently
pregnant, and must have
reached her 16th birthday by
memorial day, but not
exceed the age of 22 by Labor
Day of the pageant year.
Candidates must be of good
moral character. She must
not have been convicted of
any misdemeanor or felony.
Candidates must be current
residents who have lived in
Otsego County for at least six
months (this includes college
students who make their per-
manent residence in Otsego
County). For more informa-
tion contact the Gaylord Area
Chamber of Commerce, 989-
732-6333.
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Businesses interested in
reaching future brides can
have a booth at the Northern
Michigan Wedding EXPO at
Boyne Mountain May 19,
2013. The EXPO is sponsored
by the Charlevoix County
News and Weekly Choice. For
info contact Dave Baragrey at
Office@WeeklyChoice.com
or call 989-350-9235.
PEtOSKEY
CLIMB P0.'0!,
McLaren Northern Michigan
is offering a program to pro-
vide emotional support to
children (ages 5-12) who
have a parent or other loved
one diagnosed with cancer.
The program will take place
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on
Mondays, April 15, 22, 29 and
May 6, 13 and 20 at the
Community Health
Education Center (CHEC)
located across the parking lot
from the main entrance to
McLaren Northern Michigan.
For more information or to
enroll a child in the CLIMB
program, please contact Amy
Juneau, at 231.487.4015.
GAYLORD
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The Otsego Conservation
District is seeking volunteers
to help out with our Annual
Spring Seedling Sale
Fundraiser. We are going to
need as many volunteers as
we can get to help pack trees
(ideally about 15 or so every
day), and then we could use a
few people the days of the
sale. Pre-packing will be April
16th-18th, and 22nd-25th
from 9AM to 5PM(ish). The
sale days are April 26th and
27th, from 8:30A to 5P. We
could use some help on the
27th from about 5PM-7PM to
clean up after the sale is over.
The location is 720 S. Otsego
Ave. (Former Quicksilver
building just south of the
library) We have positions of
all difficulty levels easy to
difficult. Dress warm, be pre-
pared for wet, bring gloves if
you have them (especially
thick rubber gloves such as
heavy duty dishwashing
gloves). Refreshments pro-
vided. If you have any ques-
tions or would like to sign-
up, you may either call 989-
732-4021 or email
jburchett@otsegocountymi.gov.
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The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center invites the
community to join in cele-
brating the coming of spring
at their annual Spring Fling
Community Dinner
Thursday, April 18th from 4
to 6pm. The menu will be
BBQ Chicken, Honey
Smoked Baked Beans, Green
Bean Almandine,
Watermelon and Strawberry-
Rhubarb Pie. Seniors age 60
and over can eat for a sug-
gested donation of $2.50 and
those under 60 eat for a cost
of $5 and no reservations are
required. During the
evening, participants can
take part in a 50/50 drawing
and sign up for a chance to
win a door prize. The
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale Street in
Grayling. For more informa-
tion, contact the center at
(989) 348-7123.
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Thursday, April 18th from 9-
11am at Grayling City Hall -
The Crawford Partnership
meets the third Thursday of
every month. Membership is
open to anyone who sup-
ports the CPSA2 mission.
Members will be approved by
the CPSA2 on a request basis
and at their next regularly
scheduled meeting. After
approved by the CPSA2,
members will have voting
privileges for the remainder
of that calendar year.
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Remaining dates this month
- Thursday, April 18th - first
Thursday of the month from
11-3 (no customers taken
after 2:30pm) and third
Thursday 11-7 (no clients
after 6:30 pm) at the
Michelson Memorial United
Methodist Church, in the
basement. Needed - any
donations of socks, winter
shoes, boots and girls clothes
size 6 months. For more
information, please contact
Rose Mary Nelson at 989-
348-2985.
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Thursday, April 18th from
5:00 - 6:45pm at Michelson
Memorial United Methodist
Church join us for a free
community dinner. Relay for
Life Fund Raiser - A Pan Party
at the Ole Barn Friday, April
19th at 12:30pm at The Ole
Barn - Come and enjoy a
lunch special and support
Relay with a pan order.
Contact Marianne Brosky
989-348-1330 for details.
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with Graeme and Sabrina
Walsh, plus Pastor Ken
Straight on April 19-20 at
Strait Gate House of Prayer.
Friday the 19th. 10am - 4pm -
Healing Prayer Training with
the Walshs. Cost for training-
$25. Includes Training
Manual. 7pm-Evening
Service with worship, teach-
ing and times of prayer for
healing. Love offering for
speakers.
Saturday the 20th - 10am -
noon- Worship and Teaching
on Hearing the Voice of God
by Keynote Speaker- Pastor
Ken Straight of Mackinaw
Island Bible Church. 2pm-
4pm, Breakout sessions with
Graeme and Sabrina Walsh.
7pm-Evening Service with
the Walshs. To register for the
Classes on Friday. call 231-
238-1255 or email
info@sghop.org
GAYLORD
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You are invited to Good
Morning Gaylord on Friday,
April 19th from 8-9am. This
bi-monthly morning net-
working event is sponsored
by Blarney Stone
Broadcasting and will be
hosted by Michaywe` Inn
The Woods Restaurant who
will provide a wonderful
breakfast buffet. Our fea-
tured speaker will be from
the Otsego County
Community Foundation. The
cost is $10 for Chamber
Members / $15 for non-
members and includes the
breakfast buffet.
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72. April 19 at 12:30. Come
and Enjoy the Lunch Special
and Support Relay with a pan
order. Contact Marianne
Brosky 989-348-1330
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The 3rd annual Instant Wine
Cellar is scheduled for 7p.m.
Friday, April 19, at the Perry
Hotel in Petoskey. Entry to
the event is either a bottle of
wine, a six-pack of craft beer,
or $15. With the purchase of
raffle tickets, guests have a
chance to win an "Instant
Wine Cellar" from the donat-
ed beverages as well as many
other fantastic prizes.
Northern Michigan's own
Boyne River Remedy will per-
form throughout the
evening. Adding to the fun,
there will be a silent auction,
Stafford's hors d'oeuvres,
and cash bar. All proceeds
from the Instant Wine Cellar
event will support Char-Em
United Way's Volunteer
Connections program.
Volunteer Connections is a
virtual volunteer center that
promotes volunteerism in
the community and helps
people find opportunities
that meet their passion and
interests. For more informa-
tion or to RSVP for the party,
contact United Way at 231-
487-1006 or info@charemu-
nitedway.org, visit
www.charemunitedway.org,
Events, or sign up on
Facebook. Check our
Facebook frequently for
updates on sponsors, raffle
and auction prizes, and other
great information.
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Devereaux Library - Teen &
tween program featuring
games, movies, snacks & fun.
989-348-9214.
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LOCAL NEWS
GAYLORD
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Saturday April 20, 8am-noon
at the Gaylord Evangelical
Free Church Gym. 1649 M-32
East. $2 Admission. Buy used
kids stuff (clothes, toys, gear,
etc.). We are also having a
Bake Sale! Or clean out your
closets and Sell kids stuff.
Please, NO household items.
Sorry no independent Sales
Consultants. Rent two tables
for $20. For Reservations and
details contact Beth Smith:
231-340-0687 or Anna
Tomaski 989-390-2062.
Hosted by Gaylord Area
Mothers of Preschoolers
GAYLORD
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The United Way Volunteer
Center Spirit Awards recog-
nizes local volunteers for
their exceptional contribu-
tions to our community and
serves as a fundraiser to sup-
port our programs April 20.
Doors open at 5pm. Dinner
at 6pm. Program begins at
7pm. $30 per person $200 for
a table of 8. RSVP 989-705-
8584
PEtOSKEY
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dinner group for all area sin-
gles 50 years + will meet
Saturday, April 20 at 5pm at
J.W. Filmores in Petoskey.
After dinner we will go to 1st
Presbyterian, 501 E. Mitchell.
Bring cards, games, a bever-
age & snack. Reservations
required. RSVP Peter Gillard
at 231-348-7065 or e-mail
pmgill@chartermi.net
GAYLORD
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A craft show & flea market
will be held at the Northland
Sportsmens Club, 1542 Old
Alba Rd (corner of West
Otsego Lake Drive and Old
Alba Road) on Saturday, April
20, 9am to 4pm.
chARLEVOIX
T()-'1 5)2( W)-'1
Exhibit at Charlevoix Circle
of Arts. This exciting all
media exhibit will be April
20th through June 16th at the
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
building. The featured artist
for this exhibit is Charlevoix
carver Jim Lahde. For addi-
tional information visit
www.charlevoixcircle.org or
call 547.3554
PEtOSKEY
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Join the Blissfest Music
Organization as they present
Hymn 4 Her at the Crooked
Tree Arts center on Saturday,
April 20th at 8 pm. Tickets are
$10 members/$15 non-
member in advance and $15
members /$20 non-mem-
bers at the door. Advanced
reserved are $15/$20.
Students are off. For more
information visit www.bliss-
fest.org or
www.crookedtree.org
PEtOSKEY
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A free, fun-filled day.
Promoting health, wellness
and safety-focused educa-
tion for children and their
families - prenatal to 12 years
of age, in an interactive envi-
ronment. Approx. 50 booths
participating. April 20, 9am -
2pm. Free admission.
GRAYLING
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Saturday, April 20th from 2-
8pm at the Grayling
American Legion (Silent &
Live Auction beginning at
6pm) - Please join us as we
remember Greg and raise
money to help care for his
beautiful family - his wife
Kristi Wargo Warren and their
two children, Josh and
Kaitlyn. Greg died in a car
accident March 20th as he
was returning home from
work. Kristi now faces the
loss of her best friend, as well
as, providing for their chil-
dren. Greg was a young
father and as is the case with
many families they did not
have life insurance and cer-
tainly were not prepared for
this tragedy. The cost for din-
ner is $5.00 per person or
$20.00 per family. There will
be a "Silent" and "Live"
Auction with the Live
Auction beginning at 6pm.
There is an account set up at
Citizens bank for anyone that
cannot make it but would
like to donate!
GAYLORD
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A concert to benefit
Friendship Housing Center.
First United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall, 215
S. Center Ave. Michigan
Northern Lights Chapter
Sweet Adelines, 1st
Congregational Church
Choir, Erin Rigney accompa-
nied on guitar by Greg
Rigney. Special Guest
Appearances by Rokko Jans,
composer of the stage and
screen, Gaylords own
Melissa Wickson. Spring
Concert 3pm, Sunday, April
21. By donation
PEtOSKEY
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Northern Michigan Chorale
presents The Power of the
Human Voice under the
director of Peter D. Sims fea-
turing the music of James Q.
Mulholland at Petoskey
Middle School Auditorium
801 Northland Dr. Petoskey
on Saturday, April 20 at
7:30pm and April 21 at
3:30pm. Prices are Adults $10
and 12 and under $7.
GRAYLING
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Sunday, April 21st at 2pm at
Hartwick Pines State Park
It's a pleasant afternoon for
discovering more about
Michigan's logging era at our
spring lecture series. Today,
logging museum historian
Rob Burg celebrates Earth
Day (April 22) with a look at
how the lumber industry
affected the environment in
northern Michigan. This
event is free of charge,
although a Michigan State
Parks Recreation Passport is
required for park entry. For
more info, please send us an
e-mail or telephone (989)
348-2537.
ROScOMMON
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Sunday, April 21st at 2pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts (Kirtland
Community College) -
Eisenhower Dance
Ensemble, one of the
Midwests premier contem-
porary dance companies,
celebrates its 20th profes-
sional season this year.
Artistic director Laurie
Eisenhower founded the
company in the summer of
1991 in metropolitan Detroit.
Passion, intimacy, tender-
ness, humor, power, virtuosi-
ty, and daring are all words to
describe NewDANCEfest, a
collection of dances by five
choreographers. Laurie
Eisenhower, Michael Foley,
Harrison McEldowney,
Stephanie Pizzo, and Paul
Christiano will present their
choreography in an evening
of non-stop connections, re-
connections, impetus, and
force. The evocative choreog-
raphy and technically bril-
liant EDE dancers combine
to create an evening that is
both powerful and com-
pelling. Tickets: $10 Adult /
$5 Student order online at
www.kirtlandcenter.com or
989-275-6777. Visit
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble
at ede-dance.org.
tRAVERSE cItY
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Join the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce on April 23 from
10am to 1pm for a job fair for
veteran job seekers, active
duty military members,
guard and reserve members,
and military spouses at the
Northwestern Michigan
College, The Hagerty
Conference Center, 715 E.
Front Street, Traverse City, MI
49686. This event will be a
one-of-a-kind free hiring fair
for both employers and job
seekers. For registration
questions, please contact us
at hiringourheroes@uscham-
ber.com or call 202-463-5807.
GRAYLING
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If you are one of the great
Pictionary teams that partici-
pated in 2012, if you are a
past recipient who hasnt
played in awhile, or if you
have never participated
come on out. If you company
has a competitor or two in
town, come out and chal-
lenge them! Its easy to enter,
and at the end of the long
winter, we all need some
laughter and fun to pull out
of the doldrums that creep
up on us during those cold
nights.
GAYLORD
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April 23rd the University
Center of Gaylord will host a
Strategic & Long Range Fund
Development Planning
sponsored by the Otsego
County United Way and the
Otsego County Community
Foundation. Tickets are $12;
you may register by calling
231-929-3934 or by going to
www.northskynonprofitnet-
work.org.
GAYLORD
S!+!$ +3-#(%.-
at First Congregational
Church, Second St. Tuesday,
April 23, 11:30am - 1pm. $7.
GRAYLING
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Tuesday, April 23rd at 3:30pm
at Devereaux Library - Find
out what all the hoopla is
about and learn some tips
and tricks from Hoola Hoop
expert Shayla Grove! Stories,
activities and a healthy snack
included. Appropriate for
kids ages 6-12. Sign up at
989-348-9214.
GAYLORD
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Aspen Ridge Retirement
Village will be hosting a vol-
unteer appreciation party on
Tuesday, April 23 at 3:30pm.
All current and past Aspen
Ridge volunteers are invited
to the celebration, along with
anyone who may be interest-
ed in learning more about
our volunteer opportunities.
If you would like to attend
the celebration or learn more
about volunteer opportuni-
ties, please contact Christy
Payne, Life Enrichment
Coordinator, at 989-705-
2500. Your RSVP is appreciat-
ed before Friday, April 19th.
Aspen Ridge Retirement
Village is located at 1261
Village Parkway in Gaylord.
GRAYLING
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The Crawford County
Senior Center is hosting a
new Support Group for peo-
ple who have low vision. The
group, facilitated by local res-
ident Ward Parker, who lives
with low vision, had several
meetings and have decided
to continue to meet monthly.
The next meeting will be on
Tuesday, April 23rd at 1pm in
the Recreation Room at the
Senior Center, which is locat-
ed at 308 Lawndale St.
Participants will have the
opportunity to network
about ideas and resources
from others with a similar life
challenge. There is no pre-
registration required. For
more information, contact
Karl at the Senior Center at
(989) 348-7123.
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Chapter of the |Embroiderers
Guild of America will meet
Wednesday, April 24th at
11am in the Transfiguration
Episcopal Church in Indian
River, located on M68. The
project will be UFO's and
Bookmarks. Remember to
bring any finished guild proj-
ects for "golden needle". Also
we have an incentive pro-
gram. Complete any stitched
project and bring it for "Show
& Tell" and you will be
entered in a draw that takes
lace in December.
Refreshments will be served.
Guests and new members are
most welcome.
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4-8pm at the Grayling Middle
School - Nathan Compo is a
17-year-old Roscommon
High School student recently
diagnosed with testicular
cancer. He has already had
one surgery and his doctors
are setting up a treatment
plan, including a consulta-
tion with a leading oncologist
specializing in the research
and treatment of testicular
cancer at Indiana University.
The Compo family will soon
be faced with medical bills,
travel and lodging expenses
and the annual storage fee at
a sperm bank, a fee that they
will likely have to pay for
many years as Nathan is so
young. Nathan's family lives
in Roscommon, but his par-
ents have both worked in
Grayling and have been a
part of this community for
many years. Paul Compo is
the Crawford County con-
troller and Michelle Compo
is a Spanish teacher at
Grayling High School.
Seeking donations for a silent
auction to be held in con-
junction with the benefit din-
ner. If anyone is willing to
make a donation for the
silent auction, please contact
Teresa Bonamie at 989-390-
4633.
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Next week, we observe Earth Day.
First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has
grown into an international movement
whose goal is to raise awareness of the
need to take action to sustain a healthy,
sustainable environment. You can do
your part through recycling and other
measures, but you can also apply some
of the lessons of Earth Day to your
financial situation and, in particular,
to your approach to investing.
Give these ideas some thought:
Make the most of your existing
resources. One of the most valuable les-
sons of Earth Day deals with the need to
be responsible managers of the natural
resources we have available. As an
investor, its important to maximize the
benefits of the resources to which you
have access. For example, are you con-
tributing as much as you can afford to
your 401(k)? At the very least, you
should put in enough to earn your
employers match, if one is offered.
Take advantage of a favorable envi-
ronment. Underlying all Earth Day
activities is the goal of creating a healthy
environment in which to live. You may
also benefit from a positive investment
environment and thats what we
appear to be experiencing, at least in
terms of low interest rates, low inflation
and the financial market. So in this
favorable atmosphere, look for those
investment opportunities that are
appropriate for your situation.
Dont over-consume. Excess con-
sumption has played a big role in caus-
ing some of the environmental issues
we face. Consequently, many Earth Day
programs teach us to get by with less, or
at least to avoid acquiring more than we
need. To translate this philosophy into
your investment habits, take a close
look at the num-
ber of trades you
make. Are you
constantly selling
old investments
and buying new
ones in the hopes
of capturing high-
er returns? This
type of trading can
result in signifi-
cant fees and
transaction costs
and possibly
higher taxes, too.
Perhaps just as
importantly, this
constant activity,
with all its starts
and stops, may
detract from your
ability to follow a
long-term, consis-
tent investment
strategy.
Avoid toxic
i n v e s t m e n t
moves. The moti-
vation to create
Earth Day devel-
oped, in part, by the growing awareness
that industrial toxins were affecting our
air and water. And you can find many
toxic investment moves, too. To illus-
trate: Many people chase after hot
stocks after hearing about them from
friends or relatives, or seeing them tout-
ed by so-called experts in the media. But
by the time these people acquire the hot
stocks, the stocks may already have
cooled off. Furthermore, these stocks
may not have been appropriate for
these investors in the first place.
Another potentially toxic investment
move is to try to time the market that
is, try to buy investments when prices
are low and sell when theyre high. In
theory, this is a good way to invest; in
practice, its almost impossible to pre-
dict market highs and lows Instead, con-
sider buying quality investments and
holding them for the long term, or at
least until your needs change.
By following these Earth Day-related
suggestions, you can help yourself make
progress toward a healthier and pos-
sibly more productive investment
environment. And thats worth celebrat-
ing more than once a year.
"Tune in Tuesday mornings to Eagle
101.5 FM at 8:30 am to hear Phil
Hofweber discuss the weekly Financial
Focus Topic
Phil Hofweber is a Financial Advisor
with Edward Jones Investments located
in Downtown Gaylord. He can be
reached at (989) 731-1851, or e-mail him
at phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com.
Edward Jones, its financial advisors
and employees do not provide tax or
legal advice. You should consult with a
qualified tax or legal professional for
advice on your specific situation. This
article was written by Edward Jones for
use by your local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor. "
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Wednesdays, April 24th
May 29th from 3:305pm at
the AuSable Artisan Village
Gallery A 6 week class for
children ages 8-12. Cost is:
Member $60 / Non-Member
$72. Each week we will draw
creatures, dragons and
fairies. Bring your requests.
Sign up at the gallery or by
calling 989-275-5000, Ext.
279.
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School will hold an Open
House and Science Fair from
6:30pm to 8pm.
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Thursdays, April 25th May
30th at 3:305pm at the
AuSable Artisan Village
Gallery A 6 week class for
children ages 6-8. Cost is:
$72. Each week we will draw
characters from Sesame
Street and your favorite car-
toons, creatures and animals.
Bring your requests. Sign up
at the gallery or by calling
989-275-5000, Ext. 279. After
School Mastering Manga
with Chris White.
Fridays, April 26th May 31st
at 3:305pm at the AuSable
Artisan Village Gallery 6
week class for ages 912.
$72. Manga means cartoon
in Japanese and is the non-
animated form of Anime car-
toons. We will learn many
Manga drawing techniques.
Sign up at the gallery or by
calling 989-275-5000, Ext.
279.
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Admission to the event is $5,
and exhibitors receive extra
admission passes for their
employees, friends and
clients. The Expo will be held
from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday,
April 25, at the former
Carter's store on Highway M-
75 South. Soft drinks,
Michigan wine and Short's
beer on draft will be avail-
able. Expo attendees will find
95 local exhibitors, including
a dozen Taste of Boyne food
booths.
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The Grayling area chamber
of commerce is hosting the
Grayling Business EXPO April
25, 4pm - 7pm at the former
Hometown Furniture loca-
tion next to Glen's Market.
The public is invited to meet
and greet area businesses in
a fun environment. OVER 75
PARTICIPATING VENDORS.
DOZENS OF DOOR PRIZE
GIVEAWAYS FROM PARTICI-
PATING BUSINESSES.
ENJOY THE TASTE OF
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The Air Service Task Force
will host their annual Airport
After Hours on Thu. April 25,
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hoppies
Landing at the Pellston
Regional Airport. This will be
a multi-chamber networking
event featuring hors doeu-
vres and a cash bar.
The cost to attend the event
is just $7 per person and the
admission price includes
hors doeuvres. A cash bar
will also be available.
Proceeds will support the
work of the Air Service Task
Force. The task force is a
committee of business lead-
ers representing chambers of
commerce and visitors
bureaus in St. Ignace,
Mackinac Island, Mackinaw
City, Cheboygan, Indian
River, Harbor Springs and
Petoskey. One lucky attendee
will win round trip airfare for
two to Chicago aboard
Lakeshore Express.
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Interested players, both male
& female should attend an
organizational meeting May
7 at 7pm at the Otsego
County Community Center,
315 S. Center St. The league is
open for newcomers for the
2013 season. A 90% handicap
is provided to create compet-
itive games. For info contact
Frank Jasinski, 989-732-4377.
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Friday, April 26th from
10am3pm at Hartwick Pines
State Park Join us for tours
& activities. Call 989-348-
2537 for more information
Trout Opener Gala! Friday,
April 26th at 6pm at
Devereaux Library - Fly tying,
fish tales, fun and food at this
annual event celebrating fly
fishing and all our friends
from Trout Unlimited.
Keynote address by nature
artist Daniel Feldhauser and
book signing with author
Kevin Garrity along with local
fly tying experts. 989-348-
9214.
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Friday, April 26th at 6:30pm
at Thanks A Latte/Flowers By
Josie Thanks A Latte is
proud to present music by
Marcie & Mari Ann. All pro-
ceeds to benefit River House,
Inc. $10 tickets purchase at
Flowers By Josie/Thanks A
Latte.
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Friday, April 26th & Saturday,
April 27th at 7:30pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts on the KCC
Campus - The Rising Phoenix
Student Theatre Company
was formed in 2011 by
Kirtland Center director,
Jomarie Gurnow, as a way to
involve students in theatre
productions at Kirtland
Community College. From
beginning to end, students
are immersed in the creative
and production process,
designing, constructing,
stage-managing, operating
lighting and sound, and per-
forming. Students are even
involved in the ticket office,
as well as, front of house.
Members must be enrolled
students of Kirtland
Community College and pos-
sess qualities that include
dedication, determination,
and willingness to learn. No
experience required. For
more info contact director,
Jomarie Gurnow at 989-275-
5000 ext. 375.
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9pm in downtown Grayling
Join us for a lively evening
out full of surprises and
laughter. Seven businesses
participating Riverland
Clothing & Gifts, J.Dap, The
Brickery, Flowers By Josie,
AuSable Artisan Village Art
Gallery, Ice House Quilt Shop
& North Country Corner.
Please share with your
friends and come out for the
fun.
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School System invites you to
the North Ohio PTO Art &
Craft Show from 9am3pm.
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Council for the Arts invites
you to its Spring Orchestra
Concert at Gornick
Auditorium at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $10 at the door.
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April 27 Otsego Club & Resort
will host Otsego Memorial
Hospital Auxiliarys Annual
Dinner Dance; Cherry Pink
which is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary
GRAYLING
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11pm at Grayling Country
Club - you dont have to be a
mom, but you do have to be
at least 18 years old and
ready to have a fun Ladies
Night Out! A great time for a
good cause! Pull out that old
prom dress, bridesmaid
dress, wedding dress, or thrift
store bargain and dance the
night away to support the
American Cancer Society.
Snacks, auction, cash bar,
dress contests, prom pic-
tures, DJ music by Party Pam
Productions and before the
night is over, a Prom Queen
will be crowned! Tickets are
$25 per person. For tickets or
more information, call 989-
808-4693 or email mom-
prom_rosco@charter.net. All
proceeds support the
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life. Relay for Life of
Roscommon County 2013
will be held on June 22-23 at
Houghton Lake High School.
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Season is Saturday, April 27,
2013
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Saturday, April 27th at
Houghton Lake High School
River House, Inc. will be
hosting an upcoming
fundraiser and we are look-
ing for bands, walkers and
sponsors. Sponsors will be
listed in shoe categories:
Sponsors up to $149 = kitten
heel; $150-299 = pump heel
and $300 or more = stiletto
heel. Please contact Brooke
at 989-348-3169 for further
details or questions.
GAYLORD
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will be holding a workshop
on Kicking Your Headaches
to the Curb as part of their
Workshops to Improve Your
Life at 6pm.
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North Central Michigan Colleges Luncheon
Lecture will take an inside look at Interlochen Center
for the Arts on Friday, April 19 at noon in the Library
conference room on the Petoskey campus. Jeffrey
Kimpton, president of Interlochen Center for the
Arts, will share the unusual and fascinating history
of this fabled Michigan institution, share some inter-
esting facts about Interlochen many Michigan resi-
dents dont know, and project the trends and chal-
lenges Interlochen--and all arts organizations--face
in the future.
Cost for the event is $9 and includes lunch.
Reservations are preferred. Call 231-348-6600 to
reserve your place at the table. Lunch begins at
11:30 a.m.
Submitted by Justin Burchett
The new Otsego County recycling pro-
gram is set to be up and running soon. In
the meantime, there are a few actions you
can take to prepare to take advantage of
this new program and the cost-savings that
are possible when utilized to its fullest
potential.
- Create two bins to separate your recy-
clables. Your recycling bins dont have to be
anything fancy. They could be leftover
cardboard boxes. The important thing is
that you have two of them one labeled
Paper, Boxes, and Bags and another
labeled Containers for plastic, metal, and
glass. It is helpful if the recycling bins are
large enough that you dont have to run to
the drop-off sites every other day.
- Learn what items can and cannot be
recycled. Unfortunately, not everything can
be recycled. There are some limitations due
to existing recycling markets. For the most
up-to-date information, go to
www.otsegorecycling.org and click on
Recycling Etiquette. Print off a copy and
keep it near your bins. If you dont have
internet access, call the Otsego
Conservation District at (989) 732-4021 for
information.
- Start collecting recyclables. Its never
too early to start recycling. Be sure that
your recyclables are rinsed and free of food
particles. Dont worry about removing
labels or plastic bottle caps.
- Find your closest recycling drop-off
center. There will be five recycling drop-off
centers in Otsego County located in
Gaylord, Vanderbilt, Johannesburg, Waters,
and Hayes Township. A recycling location
map is available at
www.otsegorecycling.org, or you can call
the Otsego Conservation District.
- Call your trash hauler to inquire about
their pay-per-bag programs. About 70-75%
of what you currently throw away can be
recycled. If you take full advantage of the
new recycling program you may be able to
get rid of your trash bin and downsize to a
pay-per-bag program with your trash
hauler. This usually results in saving
around $200 per year.
These five simple guidelines will be
enough to get you on the road of becoming
a successful recycler. Once construction of
the drop-off sites is complete (3-4 weeks
after snow melt), you will be ready to start
utilizing the new recycling system, protect-
ing the environment for future generations,
creating jobs, and saving money!
To learn more about the Otsego County
Recycling Program, contact the Otsego
Conservation District by calling (989) 732-
4021 or visiting www.otsego.org/conserva-
tiondistrict and clicking on Contact Us.
Justin Burchett is the Huron Pines
AmeriCorps
Member serv-
ing at the
Otsego
Conservation
District as
Education
Coordinator.
As Michigan observes Severe Weather
Awareness Week, Consumers Energy is
reminding customers of its new online out-
age map tool and what to do before, during
and after summertime storms. The Michigan
Committee for Severe Weather has declared
the week of April 7-13 as Michigan Severe
Weather Awareness Week.
"The online outage map is a significant
new tool that helps build on our promise to
provide safe, reliable energy to our cus-
tomers whenever they need it," said Kate
Leese Burgers, Consumers Energy's public
safety director. "We know with severe spring
and summer weather comes the increased
chance of power outages. The outage map is
a great resource not only for our customers,
but for local meteorologists, emergency
managers and local government officials."
The outage map can be accessed on desk-
top computers and mobile devices at
www.ConsumersEnergy.com/outagemap.
The site allows customers to report an out-
age, get estimated restoration times for out-
ages and view outages on a detailed map.
Customers can also report power outages by
calling Consumers Energy at 1-800-477-5050.
"It's important that we take time to plan
for dealing with severe weather during all
four seasons," Burgers said. "Being prepared
can minimize the impact of a storm and help
you and your families stay safe."
Before and after a storm hits, Consumers
Energy encourages citizens and customers to
consider the following tips:
Prepare
- Keep enough supplies for 72 hours
food, water, medication, etc. Remember to
have food that doesn't require refrigeration
or heating and copies of prescriptions as well
as a first aid kit. Don't forget food / water for
pets as well.
- Keep flashlights, a portable radio and
extra batteries handy. For safety, battery
operated lights should be used instead of
candles which can cause a fire.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide
(CO) detectors and smoke alarms.
- Don't use generators in enclosed areas
(garages, breezeways) or near other air
intakes for risk of CO poisoning.
- When using a generator, make sure it is
properly installed by a licensed electrician,
for the safety of line workers and other emer-
gency responders who may come near
power lines.
- Charge your electronics prior to the
storm and switch to a battery saving mode if
power is lost. Limit non-essential calls so
your devices are available for emergency
information or contacting 911.
During a Storm
- Stay at least 25 feet away from all downed
wires and always assume they are "live."
- Call Consumers Energy immediately at 1-
800-477-5050 or your local law enforcement
agency to report downed power lines.
- Stay away from storm debris that might
be entangled with power lines.
- Don't touch anything a power line may
be touching including trees, fences and pud-
dles. - Visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com on
your mobile device, which immediately dis-
plays helpful outage and storm related infor-
mation, including the online outage map.
After a Storm
- When safe to leave your home, check on
neighbors or family members who may have
been affected by the storm; especially those
with specific concerns such as the elderly
and individuals with infants, limited mobili-
ty or other special needs.
- Monitor your local radio station or
Consumers Energy's online outage map,
www.ConsumersEnergy.com/outagemap on
your mobile device to get the most current
power restoration information.
For more information on the Michigan
Committee for Severe Weather, a coalition of
public and private organizations, go to
www.mcswa.com. Consumers Energy, the
principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE:
CMS), provides natural gas and electricity to
6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents
in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
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North Central Michigan
College luncheon offers
inside look
at Interlochen
Guidelines to using the
new Otsego County
recycling program
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Have ever thought of opening a business in downtown
East Jordan and need a space to rent or purchase?
April 20th is the day to explore all of the vacant spaces
available in the first two blocks of Main Street.
Stop by the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce and pick up a list of the vacant places from 1:00 PM - 3:00
PM. Owners of the buildings or realtors will be on site to give tours and answer questions. Here's your op-
portunity to secure a location and open your business in time for the summer season.
Locations for Rent
123 Main Street (corner of Main & Hammond)
John Howrani: 801-732-6960
200 Main Street (former Hair Cottage)
John Howrani: 801-732-6960
111 Main Street (Next to Sodalicious Former JVA)
Barbra Worgess 536-7465
113 Main Street (Next to Murrays)
Laurie Hodgson: 231-675-3077
Main Street Center - 100 Main Street,
2 Lower Level
2 Second Floor
Contact Dave Atkins 231-536-5511
Locations for Sale
103 Main Street
(Between Jenis & Jordan Valley Screen Printing)
Contact Gary Roberts Realtor, Pat OBrien
582-1700 or Cell 231-675-7859
103 Esterly Street,
Contact Gary Roberts Realtor,
Pat OBrien 582-1700 or Cell 231-675-7859
Locations For Sale, Rent or Lease
207 Main Street - Contact Bill Jackson
209 Main Street - Contact Bill Jackson
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SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013
As the 43rd annual Earth Day approaches on April 22, the
environmental movement has become an increasingly com-
plex world of climate change, carbon offsets, and emissions
guidelines. While these big-picture issues can often seem far
removed from everyday life, Goodwill Industries of Northern
Michigan encourages consumers to remember the wide-
spread impact from the simple act of donating goods.
For over forty years, Goodwill Industries of Northern
Michigan has been an entrepreneurial leader, environmental
pioneer and social innovator of the reduce, reuse, repur-
pose practice. In Northern Michigan alone Goodwill diverts
more than 3.8 million of pounds of clothing, household
goods, cardboard, metal and other materials every year from
landfills by recovering the value in peoples unwanted mate-
rial goods; and in the process, creating job-training opportu-
nities, shelter and programs that help people overcome bar-
riers to independence. Through the sale of gently used items
Goodwill was able to provide over 117,000 services to 8,468
disabled and disadvantaged individuals and families in our
communities.
In addition, Goodwill and Dells free computer recycling
program, Dell Reconnect, allow people to make a donation
knowing its good for people and the planet. Dell Reconnect
program allows people to simply drop off used computer
equipment (any brand, and in any condition) at the
Goodwill Donation Centers in Gaylord, Petoskey and Alpena.
Staff will inspect the equipment and either reuse, refurbish
or recycle it. More than 253 million pounds of computer
electronics have been responsibly recycled nationally since
the partnership began in 2004.
In 2010, Goodwill launched the Donate Movement, a cor-
porate social responsibility platform and public awareness
movement that encourages consumers to think of donating
used goods as just as essential to environmental responsibil-
ity as recycling paper and plastics. Via the Donate Movement
microsite (donate.goodwill.org), users can calculate the
social impact of their own clothing and household item
donations, while a new feature on the site tracks how many
pounds of usable goods Goodwill has diverted from landfills
since January 2012currently totaling more than three bil-
lion.
With Earth Day now four decades old, more Americans
than ever before are concerned about environmental issues,
said Cecil McNally, Executive Director. Yet it is easy to lose
track of the ways that one person can make a difference. For
more than a century, Goodwill has linked protecting the
environment to helping people earn paychecks, support
their families and strengthen their communities.
Today, we think about how the choices we make will affect
our children and the world they grow up. Sometimes it is the
simplest choices like donating to Goodwill can make a
meaningful impact on our community and environment.
Additional resources:
Donation Match Game - If youre looking for a fun and
educational activity, be sure to play Goodwills free Donation
Match Game at http://donate.goodwill.org/kids
Donate Movement infor-
mation visit
http://donate.goodwill.org.
Goodwill of Northern
Michigan Programs and
Services goodwillnmi.org
Goodwill Retail and
Donation Center are open 7
days a week with locations in
Alpena, Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cadillac and Traverse City.
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Monday, April 22
LUNCH:
Sloppy Joe on a Bun
Green Beans, Corn
Fresh Orange
DINNER:
Baked Ham, Baked Potato
Peas & Carrots
Pineapple
Tuesday, April 23
LUNCH:
Polish Sausage on a Bun
Carrots, Asparagus
Apple
DINNER:
Turkey
Stufng w/ Gravy
Corn, Green Beans
Applesauce
Wednesday, April 24
LUNCH:
Chicken Breast Dijon
Rice, Caulifower
Sugar Snap Peas
Mandarin Oranges
BIRTHDAY DINNER:
Meatloaf, Baked Potato Broccoli,
Strawberries
Cake & Ice Cream
Friday, April 19
LUNCH:
Apple Glazed Pork Roast
Stufng, Broccoli
Sweet Potatoes
Applesauce
Lovells Satellite Lunch
Thursday, April 25
LUNCH:
Taco Salad
Refried Beans, Rice
Apricots
Cookie
DINNER:
Chicken & Dumplings
Peas, Carrots
Fresh Orange
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Friday, April 19
10am Card Golf
12pm Lovells Satellite Meal
1pm Pantry Bingo
1pm Pool-9 Ball
7pm GPA Pictionary
@ Eagles Club
Monday, April 22
9:30 Grief Support
10am Quilting
12:30pm Beginning
Clogging
1pm Bridge
1:30pm Clogging
Tuesday, April 23
10am Bible Study
10am Zumba Gold
11am Walking
Group @ Ramada
1pm Euchre
1pm Low Vision Support Group
4-5pm Blood Pressure/Sugar
Checks
Wednesday, April 24
10am Line Dancing
1pm Pool - Ball in Hand
1pm Wii Bowling
1pm Mahjong
2:30pm COA
Board Meeting
5pm Glens
Birthday Dinner
Thursday, April 25
10am Crafting
10am Pokeno
11am Golden Toners Class
1pm Uno Attack
1pm Unlucky 7s
1pm Wii Bowling
w/Bellaire
3pm Medicine Shoppe Bingo
Friday, April 26
10am Card Golf
1pm Pantry Bingo
1pm Pool-9 Ball
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The Crawford CounIy Comms-
son on Agng & 8enor CenIer n-
vIes Ihe communIy Io ]on n
ceIebraIng Ihe comng of sprng aI
Iher annuaI 8prng IIng Commu-
nIy nner Thursday, AprI 18Ih
from 4 Io Gpm. The menu wII be
Q Chcken, Honey 8moked aked
eans, Creen ean AImandne, Wa-
IermeIon and 8Irawberry-Khubarb
!e. 8enors age GO and over can eaI
for a suggesIed donaIon of $2.5O and
Ihose under GO eaI for a cosI of $5
and no reservaIons are requred.
urng Ihe evenng, parIcpanIs
can Iake parI n a 5O/5O drawng and
sgn up for a chance Io wn a door
prze. The Commsson on Agng &
8enor CenIer s IocaIed aI 8O8 Lawn-
daIe 8IreeI n CrayIng. Ior more n-
formaIon, conIacI Ihe cenIer aI (D8D)
848-7128.
Thursday, Apr|| 18th at 4pm
a| ||e CraWlord Cour|] Corr||or or A|r ard Ser|or Cer|er
hedoesdaj,
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The Crawford CounIy

Commsson on Agng &
8enor CenIer s spon-
sorng Ihe CommunIy
Carden for Ihe 5Ih year.
The properIy, IocaIed aI
Ihe corner of Madsen
and Maryanne 8IreeIs, s
beng made avaIabIe
courIesy of Ihe \IW.
The CommunIy Carden
pIoIs wII be pIowed and
ready soon afIer Ihe
snow s gone. Thanks Io
Ihe oy 8couIs, Ihe Com-
munIy Carden s com-
pIeIeIy fenced n Io keep
Ihe crIIers ouI. There
are eghI 1O x 1O pIoIs
and 85, 1O x 18 pIoIs
avaIabIe free of charge
Io Crawford CounIy Kes-
denIs. !n addIon, Ihere
wII aIso be Iwo hand-
capped-accessbIe
pIanIer boxes avaIabIe.
8gn up Iakes pIace
sIarIng n AprI and
wII conInue Ihrough
May unII aII pIoIs are
assgned. !f nIeresIed
n obIanng a pIoI or for
quesIons, pIease conIacI
HeIen oIan aI (D8D) 848-
7128. sIrcI HeaIIh e-
parImenI 41O s aIso
offerng gardeners $25,
whch can be used Io
purchase pIanIs or gar-
den suppIes. You wII be
asked Io compIeIe a
shorI appIcaIon and
submI recepIs afIer
your purchase. !f nIer-
esIed, conIacI Km Chan-
dIer aI 848-78OO, exI. 758D.
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Walking Program
Tuesday, April 23rd
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Cu11Dq I_oDn 1:r11!1oD:.
Community
Dinner
Upcoming Senior Trips
The Commsson on Agng
& 8enor CenIer (COA) wII
be IraveIng Io Comerca
!ark Io see Ihe eIroI Tgers
pIay Ihe HousIon AsIros on
Wednesday, May 15Ih. The
$7O cosI ncIudes Ihe Came
TckeI, a 8Iadum Iunch
voucher, IransporIaIon by
aI-A-Kde and nner aI
Ihe xI KesIauranI n rch
Kun. KegsIraIon and pre-
paymenI s requred by AprI
15Ih Io reserve a seaI. The
bus s scheduIed Io Ieave Ihe
8enor CenIer, 8O8 LawndaIe
8I. aI 8am and reIurn by
Dpm. The COA wII be spon-
sorng Irps each monIh from
May Ihrough OcIober. The
June Irp wII be a vsI Io Ihe
Irederk Me]er Cardens n
Crand Kapds on Wednesday,
June 12Ih. The $G5 cosI n-
cIudes an !ndoor Cuded
Tour and OuIsde Tram Tour
of aII Ihe gardens where
we`II en]oy Ihe 8prng Koses,
Iunch n Ihe cafe, Trans-
porIaIon by aI-A-Kde and
a uffeI nner aI urke`s
WaIerfronI KesIauranI n
CadIIac. KegsIraIon and
pre-paymenI s requred by
May 28Ih Io reserve a seaI.
The bus s scheduIed Io Ieave
Ihe 8enor CenIer aI 8am and
reIurn by Gpm. Ior more n-
formaIon and reservaIons
for eIher Irp, pIease conIacI
Ihe 8enor CenIer aI (D8D)
848-7128.
The Crawford CounIy Com-
msson on Agng & 8enor
CenIer s hosIng a new 8up-
porI Croup for peopIe who
have Iow vson. The group,
facIIaIed by IocaI resdenI
Ward !arker, who Ives wIh
Iow vson, had severaI meeI-
ngs and have decded Io con-
Inue Io meeI monIhIy. The
nexI meeIng wII be on Tues-
day, AprI 28rd aI 1pm n Ihe
KecreaIon Koom aI Ihe 8en-
or CenIer, whch s IocaIed aI
8O8 LawndaIe 8I. !arIcpanIs
wII have Ihe opporIunIy Io
neIwork abouI deas and re-
sources from oIhers wIh a
smIar Ife chaIIenge. There
s no pre-regsIraIon re-
qured. Ior more nforma-
Ion, conIacI KarI aI Ihe
8enor CenIer aI (D8D) 848-
7128.
o you en]oy waIkng7
!s Ihe weaIher sIoppng
you from waIkng7 Com-
munIy senors are n-
vIed Io ]on a group
hosIed by Ihe Crawford
CounIy Commsson on
Agng & 8enor CenIer
currenIIy waIkng on
Tuesday mornngs aI 11
am aI Ihe Kamada !nn &
Conference CenIer n
CrayIng. !nIeresIed
waIkers ]usI need Io come
nIo Ihe man Iobby en-
Irance and meeI by Ihe
swmmng pooI. When
weaIher permIs for safe
waIkng, we wII move
Ihe group Io an ouIsde
IocaIon. The Kamada s
IocaIed aI 2G5O 8ouIh !-75
usness Loop. !f you are
nIeresIed or f you have
any quesIons, pIease feeI
free Io conIacI HeIen aI
Ihe 8enor CenIer aI (D8D)
848-7128.
All Weather Seal
All-Wright Garage Doors
AuSable Artisan Village Art Gallery
"AuSable Media Group, LLC (DBA: Roscommon County
Voice)"
AuSable River International Canoe Marathon
AVNAF - Nor east'r Music & Art Festival
Avon (Media Promotions)
Basic Communications
Bear's Den Pizzeria
Bella Concrete Construction
Blarney Stone Broadcasting
Camp Co-Be-Ac & Retreat Center
Camp Grayling Officers Club/Camp Grayling
Army National Guard
Century 21 River Country Real Estate - Randy Thompson
Charter Business
Chemical Bank
"Community Mediation Services, Inc."
Consumers Energy
Cornell Insurance Agency
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Crawford County Historical Society & Museum
Crawford County United Way
Crawford Partnership for Substance Abuse Awareness
Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District
Dawson & Steven's Classic 50's Diner & Soda Fountain
Denholm Family Chiropractic
Department of Human Service
Dunn's Business Solutions
Eagle Radio Group
Feeny Ford of Grayling
Fick & Sons Propane
Fifth Third Bank
First Impressions Sportswear / SledheadsUSA.com
Forest Dunes Golf Club
Fox Run Country Club
Gray Rock Caf
Grayling Big Boy
Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Grayling Recreation Authority
(Hanson Hills Recreation Area)
Grayling World of Floors
Hospice of Helping Hands
International RV World
Kirtland Community College
Kodiak Group IT Services
Lovells Township Historical Society
Mainstream Steak and Ribs
Marlana's Digital Creations
Mercy Home Care / Mercy Hospice
Mercy Hospital Grayling / Mercy Rehab Services
Michigan Works!
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas Scholarship Program
North Central Area Credit Union
North Country Corner
Northern Listings Realty
Northland Area Federal Credit Union
Northstar Autowash & Detail Center
Northwestern Bank
Riverland Clothing & Gifts
Roscommon Weekly
ROWE Professional Services Company
Russell Cellular
RV Doctor of Grayling
Sanders PhotoGraFX
Scheer Motors
Shaklee Products-Larkin Enterprises
Snap Fitness of Grayling
Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home
Spike's Keg O' Nails
Superior Home Health Care
Telephone Support Systems
Thanks A Latte' / Flowers By Josie
The Bicycle Shop
The Brook Retirement Communities
The Horizon Senior Living I
The Medicine Shoppe
The Ole Barn
The PhoneGuide
The Ramada Inn of Grayling
The Weekly Choice
"Tomlyn Advisors, LLC"
Toupin Chirtopractic Clinic
Wellington Farm Park
Xpress Copy Center
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
GRAYLING CHAMBER
Thursday, April 25, 2013
4 - 7 pm
Being held at the old Hometown Furniture Building
next to Glen`s Market in Grayling
SAMPLE THE TASTES OF GRAYLING FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS
DOZENS OF DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAYS FROM PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
OVER 75 PARTICIPATING VENDORS
The Gaylord Band Boosters would like to thank the following Gaylord
area businesses for sponsoring our 2013 Discount Card / Band Fundrais-
ing Program. We encourage everyone to patronize these generous local
businesses and thank them for their support.
We would also like to thank the Weekly Choice for sponsoring
this advertisement.
Customers can still purchase a 2013 Discount Card (at a cost
of $10 and valid through February, 2014) at these locations:
Saturn Booksellers; Pizza Tonight; Jans Market & Deli
If your business would like to sponsor the Gaylord Bands
2014 Discount Card fundraising program, please email us at
gaylordbandboosters@gmail.com .
Culvers
Dairy Queen
KFC
Little Caesars
Pizza Tonight
Spicy Bobs
Alpine Tavern & Eatery
Bob Evans
Tim Hortons
Biggby Coffee
Alpine Chocolat Haus
Saturn Booksellers
Family Video
Flowers by Josie
Gaylord Country Club
Treetops Resort
Jays Sporting Goods
Jans Market & Deli
S & K Quick Lube
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SPRING CARNIVAL!!!
Airgas Great Lakes
The Bright Family/Performance
Raceway & Hobbies
Choice Publications
City Baber Shop
Collins Lawn Care
Extreme Power Sports
Flowers by Evelyn
G. Willikers
Gaylord Funeral &
Cremation Service, Inc.
Gill-Roys Hardware
Hogans Jewelers
Jims Alpine Automotive
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash
JnJ Construction
Lowes
Michael T. Edwards, Attorney at Law
Mister Ts Glass
Nelsons Funeral Home
Otsego Lake Corner Store
Saturn Booksellers
Schultz Party Store
The Home Depot
Thrifty Print
United Way of Otsego County
Wolf Builders
SATURDAY, APRIL 20th
10am until 2pm
321 N. OTSEGO AVE. GAYLORD
Share a fun-fiIIed day of games, contests, prizes,
surprises, food, bounce house
ChiIdren's workshop (sponsored by The Home Depot),
and visits by the Otsego County Fire Department, EMS,
and Sheriff's Department.
SpeciaI Thanks to our Sponsors:
Camp Daggett is looking for youth for its Wilderness
Adventure Camps. Designed for youth ages 13-15
years, sessions will offer campers an exciting opportu-
nity to challenge themselves and learn new skills in a
wilderness setting.
Each will begin with the challenge ropes course in
order to increase the campers' self-confidence and
improve their communication and teamwork skills.
The group will then put their new found skills to the
test as they head off on one of three fun and exciting
wilderness adventures.
Pathfinder: June 23 - 29, 2013. Now here is a camp-
ing trip! 15,000 acres of wilderness with a visitor use
concept that emphasizes solitude, self-reliance and a
sense of exploration. On this exciting backpacking
expedition campers will live and learn the basics of
wilderness travel and camping while exercising sound,
noninvasive, minimum impact techniques. Our jour-
ney will take us on an exploration of North Manitou
Island for three days and two nights. North Manitou
Island is located 12 miles west of Leland in Lake
Michigan, so back country swimming is a camping
favorite! Be prepared to have fun while experiencing,
learning, and identifying countless species of flora and
fauna throughout this adventure.
Canoer: July 14 - 22, 2013. Are you looking for a true
paddling adventure? Always wanted to try your hand
at some river camping? Well then this trip is for you!
Join us as we paddle along the winding waters of the
Muskegon River for 4 days and 3 nights. We will expe-
rience the true outdoors of the Muskegon River
Watershed as we paddle some of the last untouched
river wilderness in the Lower Peninsula. We are sure to
see plenty of wild life and pristine river views as we
camp along the riverbanks and enjoy the peaceful
sounds of the rolling river at our campfire by night. It
is sure to be a trip to remember, full of fun and adven-
ture.
Explorer: July 28 - August 3, 2013If you are looking
for a more challenging wilderness excursion, the
Explorer Trip is just for you! Our destination will be the
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore along the southern
shore of Lake Superior for four days and three nights.
While there, we will take in the undisturbed beauty of
one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world and
marvel at the immaculate limestone formations that
serve as its shoreline. The educational component will
be similar in nature to the Pathfinder session, although
more advanced. Some prior wilderness experience and
exposure to hiking and backpacking is preferred.
Come see for yourself one of Natures most interesting
pieces of artwork!
Each trip will be lead by a nationally certified wilder-
ness first responder with lifeguard certification and
accompanied by another adult with current first aid
and CPR training. Both staff members have extensive
experience leading groups in the back country.
Details and applications for all Wilderness
Adventure Trips can be found at
www.campdaggett.org.
Camp Daggett summer camps are filling fast.
Openings for boys and girls are still available for the
first week of camp, June 16-22. Registrants will receive
$50 off the registration fee for this week only. At this
time, the week of June 23 only has openings for boys
and the week of June 30 still has openings for both
boys and girls. Scholarships are available to campers
who need financial assistance.
Get your child started on the meaningful and mem-
orable experience of a lifetime. For more information,
visit www.campdaggett.org or call 231-347-9742.
Postscript
The real Jesus
There are a few popular songs from recent
years that depict a seeker-friendly Jesus who
embraces everyone for who they are and makes
them feel loved and encouraged.
In one of the songs, a country singer discuss-
es his desire to sit at a bar and have a beer with
Jesus. Theyd enjoy a couple tall ones, listen to
the jukebox and close the place down together. And they would philos-
ophize about heaven while theyre drinking. And maybe theyd share a
few jokes and a few stories.
In another song, the gal singing says, Jesus drank wine and I bet
wed get along just fine. She acknowledges she doesnt live a Christian
life but thats OK because Jesus understands her heart.
The songs portray Jesus the way a lot of people desire him to be.
Someone whos never judgmental and always understanding. Who
doesnt condemn your actions or convict you of sin because he knows
deep down that youre really a good person.
The nice thing about this kind of Jesus is that he makes no demands.
He might chide you for being dishonest or saying mean things but he
knows youre really an OK dude or gal on the inside. You might be
engaging in a sinful, self-indulgent lifestyle but, hey, nobodys perfect.
Jesus is smiling down on you and looking forward to spending time
with you in heaven after you die.
The problem is that the Jesus of these songs, popular though he may
be, has little resemblance to the real Jesus. The greater problem is that
the feel-good philosophy presented in these songs, which sadly reflects
a general societal view of Jesus, doesnt take into account who Jesus
truly is and why he died. Or why the Easter message is so critical.
The real Jesus didnt suffer and die on a cruel cross at Golgotha to
give us a license to live however we want to. The real Jesus died to save
us from our sins and our sinfulness, not in our sins.
The real Jesus took the sins of all humanity upon himself to pay the
penalty that sin requires so we wouldnt have to. All people everywhere
are sinners. We all fall short of Gods standards. Sin separates us from
God and brings death and condemnation. The penalty is eternal sepa-
ration from God. Jesus suffered and died so we could have our sins for-
given and be in right standing with the Father when we depart from
this world.
The real Jesus was and is the Son of God. He came in the flesh to live
a sinless life among us and offer his own body in our place so that the
wrath of God against my sins and yours could be satisfied.
The real Jesus was condemned because he claimed to be God in the
flesh. The real Jesus suffered brutally at the hands of the soldiers of the
high priest and the Roman soldiers. They bound his hands and
wrapped a cloth around his eyes. They took turns hitting him in the
face and taunting him. Youre a prophet, they yelled in his ears. Tell
us who just struck you.
He endured Roman crucifixion, an agonizing death, and he rose
from the dead on the first Easter morning. The real Jesus offers forgive-
ness and cleansing to all who come acknowledging their need for a
Savior.
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willing to repent, take up our own cross and follow him. He knows we
cant do it in our own strength, so he gives us his Spirit to come along-
side us and give us strength, grace, peace and wisdom and to trans-
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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 select-
ed to receive a Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morning announcements. They will also have their pic-
ture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent opportunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a
social/emotional level because good character is just as important as good grades!
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Prosecutor, Daryl vizina - 231-627-8450
victim Advocate - Peggy Mills - 231-627-8879
Montmorency County
Prosecutor, Terri Case 989-785-8070
victim Advocate, Mary Ann Butler 989-785-8070
Antrim County
Prosecutor, Charles Koop, 231-533-6860
victim Advocate, Karen Edwards, 231-533-8322
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Presque Isle County
Prosecutor, Richard Steiger, 989-734-4709
victim Advocate, Marie Wisniewski,989-734-4709
Charlevoix County
Prosecutor, Allen Telgenhof, 231-547-7207
victim Advocate, Libby Mikulski, 231-547-7207
Oscoda County
Prosecutor, Casandra L. Morse-Bills, 989-826-1119
victim Advocate, Lisa Moscato, 989-826-1119
Otsego County
Prosecutor, Michael Rola, 989-731-7430
victim Advocate, 989-731-7431
Emmet County
Prosecutor, James Linderman, 231-348-1725
victim Advocate, Linda Ongaro, 231-348-1725 ext. 1729.
Crawford County
Prosecutor, Everett Ayers, 989-344-3246
victim Advocate, Stacie Thayer, 989-344-3248
LOCAL NEWS
This year, Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate
School District marks 50 years of leadership,
innovation, and results for students, schools
and the community. And, to mark the occa-
sion, Char-Em ISD is inviting all current and
former employees, boards of education
members, area school personnel and other
partners to help commemorate during a
50th Anniversary Celebration from 1-5 p.m.
Friday, April 19, at the ISDs office in
Charlevoix.
Attendees are asked to bring a new or gen-
tly used childrens book ranging from infant
board books to chapter books. The books
collected will be distributed by Great Start to
children at community locations throughout
the ISDs service area of Charlevoix, Emmet
and northern Antrim counties.
During the April 19 open house, which will
include a brief program starting at 3:30 p.m.,
attendees can take a trip down memory lane
by looking at photos, reviewing a historical
timeline put together by Char-Em ISD, and
browse through a 50 year history book creat-
ed to commemorate the ISDs accomplish-
ments.
We hope to have a great turnout, said
Dianne Litzenburger, ISD Director of
Communication Services and a member of
the planning committee. We expect to hear
lots of laughter and people talking about the
good times they had helping students and
our local schools over the years. It will pro-
vide an opportunity for former employees
and our current employees to reminisce and
also see how things have changed.
Created by the Legislature in 1962, Char-
Em ISD is one of Michigans 56 educational
service agencies that:
Saves money and resources for K-12 dis-
tricts by providing consolidated support
services.
Trains teachers in the latest research-
based methods.
Pilots innovative programs that districts
couldnt afford on their own.
Coordinates special education, alterna-
tive education, and career and technical
education services across the region.
In 1963, the County School Districts of
Charlevoix and Emmet counties consolidat-
ed into Char-Em ISD. This local event also
marked a milestone for the state as Char-Em
ISD became the first multi-county interme-
diate school district. A year later, Ellsworth
and Central Lake public schools in Antrim
County were annexed and joined Char-Em
ISD.
Back then, Charles Robinson served as the
first superintendent and the first organiza-
tional meeting of the Consolidated Boards
of Education as it was called was held. Ten
members were appointed until the biennial
election of 1965 was held when the Char-Em
ISD Board of Education members were elect-
ed by popular vote.
Reflecting over the past 50 years, Char-
Em ISD has much to celebrate, said current
ISD Superintendent Rick Diebold. Over the
course of our history, it is evident that our
staff and administrators have been commit-
ted to providing quality programming and
services for students, parents and schools in
our district which support and many times
exceeds the vision of our founders.
Diebold said he, too, is looking forward to
seeing a large gathering of current and
retired staff, board members and others at
the open house celebration.
As superintendent during this historical
marker, I am extremely proud of the deter-
mination and dedication of our founders,
past and current staff, and Board of
Education for holding true to our organiza-
tional mission and vision. Those who are
part of our legacy should have confidence in
a bright future for Char-Em ISD for many
years to come.
I invite all our stakeholders to visit us and
learn how weve been serving students and
their parents, and staff in 11 local public
schools, 6 private schools, and 3 public
school academies, he added.
Char-Em ISDs Anniversary Celebration
will take place from 1-5 p.m. at their main
office at 08568 Mercer Blvd., in Charlevoix.
For more information call Litzenburger at
231.547.9947.
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Gaylord Purchasing a home is one of the
most important decisions in a persons life
and deciding on a particular house comes
with many options. Forty-five percent of
recent buyers used open houses as a way to
narrow down their choices and find their
dream home. Buyers in Gaylord will have
the opportunity to do just that on April 20
and 21 as Realtors hold open houses all
weekend long as part of the Realtor
Nationwide Open House Weekend.
Spring is typically a busy season when it
comes to home buying, and to kick-off the
season Realtors throughout Gaylord are
taking part in Realtor Nationwide Open
House Weekend, said Jeannie Rizzardi,
Water Wonderland Board of Realtors
Association Executive. This event is a great
way for buyers to get an idea of what they
can afford and what kinds of homes are
available in the local market. Its also a
chance for sellers to market their home and
attract potential buyers.
Realtors will be available at open houses
to answer questions about the home buying
process and local market conditions. To find
a list of all the open houses, please go to
www.wwbr.org and select Open Houses.
According to data from the National
Association of Realtors the typical recently
purchased home was 1,860 square feet and
was built in 1996. The typical buyer pur-
chased a home with three bedrooms and
two full bathrooms, while slightly half of the
homes purchased were on a single level.
When it comes to home features, buyers
prefer central air conditioning the most,
while walk-in closets were second. The two
most common rooms buyers were willing to
spend more for were a laundry room and a
den/home office.
So get out and visit all the open houses on
April 20-21. After all, one of the open houses
you visit may be the one home youve been
looking for. For a listing of homes that will
be featured in your area, go to
www.wwbr.org, and select Open Houses.
By Jim Akans
Save those appetites. This
coming Saturday there will
be a delicious Italian Dinner
held at St. Francis of Assisi in
Lewiston to benefit the Elk
Country Animal Shelter.
This is the tenth year the
fundraising dinner has been
held, and it will feature a
tempting array of items that
includes lasagna, garlic
bread, salad and desserts.
There will also be a chair-
ity auction at the event, as
well as the kickoff for the ATV Raffle.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag or
box of pet food, or pet treats and those who
do will be entered in a special prize drawing.
The cost for the dinner is a $9 per person
donation, and the event will run from 4 to 7
pm this Saturday, April 20th.
Dont miss this scrumptious dinner that
benefits the Elk Country Animal Shelter.
Crooked Tree Arts Center presents Swirl on
Thursday, April 25 featuring a sampling of
creative appetizers and fine wines from
Galley Gourmet of Bay Harbor. Local pianist
Howard Richards will perform
in the galleries.
Swirl is a monthly wine tast-
ing with music and the most
recent art exhibit on display.
Each month the arts center
pairs with local wine purveyors,
restaurants and performers for
each Swirl. Galley Gourmet
brings such fantastic flavors
with chef/owner Karen Williams
creating memorable appetizers
noted Bill Millar, President of
the board of directors. Roger
Williams always selects interest-
ing wines to pair with their
appetizers continued Millar.
The galleries will be filled with artwork from
area students in the Annual Youth Art Show.
This is the only Swirl during the run of the
Youth Art Show which opens Saturday April
20 and closes Saturday May 11.
Doors open at 5:30 pm with
food and music through 7:00pm.
Tickets are $15 in advance and
$20 per person the day of Swirl,
when available and may be pur-
chased online at
www.crookedtree.org or calling
231-347-4337.
For more information and to
purchase tickets, contact the
Crooked Tree Arts Center, 231-
347-4337 or visit
www.crookedtree.org. The
Crooked Tree Arts Center is locat-
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downtown Petoskey.
10th Annual Italian
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Why You Need to
Watch What You
Swallow
Oh, no! the lady gasped when I started to
stick some toothpicks into the plateful of hors
doeuvres I was arranging. Please dont use
those things. Theyre terribly dangerous.
Then she told about the time she attended a
party where lots of toothpick-bedecked finger
food was served. A few days later, a fellow par-
tygoer developed a bellyache so severe that it
sent him to the ER.
X-rays revealed nothing. Doctors were mysti-
fied. Sadly, within a week the man developed a
raging infectionand he died.
An autopsy revealed the tragic truth, my
mother-in-law said. A toothpick had punctured
his intestines, setting the stage
for the fatal infection.
Does this sound like a one-
in-a-billion freak occurrence?
Admittedly, death by tooth-
pick is rarebut it does hap-
pen, more often than many
people (even doctors) may
realize. In fact, a medical jour-
nal report that highlighted the
dangers associated with the
accidental ingestion of tooth-
picks and other small, sharp
objects.
The problem is surprisingly
difficult to diagnosewhich is
why you must be aware of the
danger so you can protect
yourself. What you need to
know
SMALL OBJECT, BIG TROU-
BLE
The journal article
described a woman who had
sufferedfor monthsfrom
worsening stomach pain,
weakness and loss of appetite.
Her family physician was per-
plexed.
When the woman started
spiking a fever and vomiting,
she went to the emer-
gency room, where doc-
tors noted her racing
pulse and disorientation.
Then, within hours of
arriving at the hospital,
she developed respiratory
distress, sepsis (blood
poisoning) and multi-
organ failure.
Suspecting an infection
in her abdomen, doctors
did an ultrasound scan
and spotted what looked
like an infected abscess
on her liver. She was
treated with IV antibiotics
and had an operation to
remove the infected tissue
from her liver. Thats
when the culprita
wooden toothpickwas
revealed.
Apparently, this woman
had unknowingly swal-
lowed the toothpick,
which pierced her stom-
ach before traveling to her
liver. It then lodged in her
liver tissue for months,
eventually creating a life-
threatening crisis.
TOOTHPICKS ARENT THE ONLY DANGER
It may seem strange that this womans family
doctor didnt know why she was getting so sick.
But as the article authors pointed out, in most
cases, finding a foreign object inside the body
is a challenge. A wooden or plastic toothpick
might not show up on a regular X-ray, and the
symptoms such an object causes can easily be
confused with those of other ailments.
This woman was lucky. A few weeks after her
operation, she was as good as new.
But you would hate for the same thing to
happen to you. So: Next time youre eating an
appetizer or sandwich that is held or held
together by a toothpick, whether wooden or
plastic, be sure to remove that spike before tak-
ing a biteor nibble very carefully and chew
slowly so that the toothpick doesnt wind up
being swallowed. Also be on the lookout for
any broken bits of toothpick that might be
lurking unseen in your food.
Other risky objects: Be equally cautious with
similar small, sharp objects. For instance, never
hold nails, sewing needles or straight pins
between your lipsone could accidently slip
down your throat. And be extra careful when
eating chicken or fish so that you dont swallow
any bones.
What if you ever do develop unexplained
abdominal pain that lingers? Ask your doctor
to consider whether you might have swallowed
something sharp and request an imaging test.
Caution: An MRI could be dangerous if you
swallowed something made of
metal because the MRIs pow-
erful magnet could cause
additional damage by making
the object move around inside
you or even ripping it from
your body! So your best bet is
probably an ultrasound
and/or CT scan, which gener-
ally show more than an X-ray
in such cases.
Death by Toothpick
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McLaren Collects Items to Recycle
in Cheboygan and Petoskey
McLaren Northern Michigan invites commu-
nity members to recycle unused medications
and other items on, Tuesday April 23 in
Cheboygan and Thursday, April 25 in Petoskey.
Working with local law enforcement, the
McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan
Campus is offering a drive through drop-off at
the entrance just North of the Emergency
Department from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. on April 23. In
Petoskey on April 25, the drop-off will be off of
Mitchell Street across from Johans Bakery from
7 a.m. 4 p.m.
Medications will be properly disposed of
through an approved hazardous waste vendor
and controlled substances will be handled by
the Cheboygan County Sheriffs Department
and Petoskey Police Departments. Other items
being accepted at these times include used
sharps, eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phones,
and shoes.
For 2012 alone, the drive-through drop-off
collected nearly 350 pounds of waste including
medications and sharps, plus non-medical
items including eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell
phones, and shoes. Over 50 community service
hours for two drop-off days were spent by nurs-
es, security personnel, pharmacists and others
to coordinate the event.
Our primary focus for Earth Day this year is
to educate the public that flushing unused med-
ications is no longer a viable option if we want to
maintain the purity of the Great Lakes. A med-
ication drop-off of controlled substances, pre-
scriptions, and over-the-counter medications
here at the Hospital for proper disposal is a bet-
ter alternative. We also are taking this opportu-
nity to collect other medically-related items that
can be recycled for other use, said Linda Ward,
chair of the Environmental Sustainability Team
at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The Petoskey Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) is
sending a strong message to the community, and to
anyone using its Click Road Soccer Complex, that
tobacco use is seriously detrimental to the public
health. At its most recent meeting, the PYSA Board
voted to institute tobacco-free policies at the complex
that will complement the 24/7 tobacco-free policies
adopted last August by Petoskey Schools.
"Our goal is to demonstrate to our youth that tobacco
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Lamberti, PYSA Executive Director. "We believe that this
policy can play a part in reducing youth tobacco use in
our community, which will eventually save lives."
According to Susan Pulaski, Community Health
Coordinator for the Health Department of Northwest
Michigan, nearly 90 percent of "new" smokers begin
smoking before age 18.
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co use and secondhand smoke don't belong in park
areas, where people go to improve their fitness and
enjoy nature," Pulaski said. She noted that PYSA's policy
will reinforce the recently-adopted 24/7 tobacco-free
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Petoskey More than 40 commu-
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the 23rd Annual Childrens Health
Fair sponsored by McLaren Northern
Michigan.
The fair, which provides an educa-
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20, at the Petoskey Middle School
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McLaren Northern Michigan in
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Month of the Young Child. The
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year-olds.
The nice thing about this event is
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Ross Witherbee, Clinical Nurse
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One of the special features
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Petoskey Youth Soccer
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