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By Jim Akans
The Pizza Hut in Cheboygan
will be holding a 4-H Youth
Livestock program fundraiser
this coming Tuesday, April 9th,
from 4 to 8 pm. During that
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program youth, ages 12 and up,
will be serving, bussing tables
and even doing the dishes at the
Pizza Hut, and all tips collected
will be donated to the 4-H
Youth Livestock program.
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We are waiting for the snow to melt so we
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By Jim Akans
The Northland Sportsmens Club will
once again be offering their annual
Hunter Education/Safety classes, to be
held on Saturday and Sunday, April 13th
and 14th, from 8 am to 5 pm, at the
Northland Sportsmens Clubs facility on
Old Alba Road in Gaylord. The class is
free, though they are limited to 60 partic-
ipants.
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By Jim Akans
It may very well be one of the tastiest
fundraisers of the year. Next weekend, April
12th and 13th, prepare those appetites for a
feast because that is the date for the 2013
Chefs Challenge event, a fundraiser for the
non-profit Challenge Mountain of Walloon
Hills, Inc. Taking place at Boyne Mountain
Resort in Boyne Falls, the annual Chefs
Challenge event has been heralded as
Michigans premier epicurean gathering,
focusing on Michigan made dishes prepared
by area chefs and culinary students, plus a
tantalizing assortment of local wines and
beverages from microbreweries. What a deli-
cious way to sample some of the finest foods
and drinks our wonderful state has to offer.
The 6th Annual Chefs Challenge weekend
kicks off on Friday, April 12th, with the
Future Chefs competition starting at 6 pm
in the Vienna Room of the Grand Lodge.
High school student teams will prepare
appetizers and pastries that will be evaluated
by panel of celebrity judges and a Peoples
Choice award will voted on by attendees.
Event attendees will also have a wonderful
opportunity to enjoy fantastic food, friends,
and mingle with the celebrity chefs and
panel of judges.
Saturday, April 13th will begin with a series
of food seminars and demonstrations at the
Boyne Mountain Civic Center from 9 am
until noon, and this event is free for the pub-
lic to attend. The Taste of Michigan chef
competitions at the Civic Center will take
place from 11 am to 4 pm, and will feature
three competitive categories: College and
University; Professional Center-of-the-Plate;
and Michigan Desserts. Teams will prepare a
entre paired with a Michigan wine and
micro-brew. Teams will be judged by both
the attendees who award the "People's
Choice Award" and a select panel of judges
who determine the "Chop Challenge" com-
petitors.
The Chop Challenge, featuring the top
four teams selected by the judges from the
Taste of Michigan competition, and it will
take place from 2:30 to 4 pm. This competi-
tion will feature three rounds; Appetizer,
Center-of-the-Plate and Dessert, with a com-
petitor eliminated in each round. The top
team will walk away with the highly coveted
Taste of Michigan award. Be sure to save
some room, as the Dessert Challenge will
take place from 4:30 to 6 pm.
The 6th annual Chefs Challenge event is
designed to raise both funds and awareness
for Challenge Mountain a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization providing adaptive
outdoor recreational opportunities, free of
charge, to people with special needs and
their families. For more than 25 years,
Challenge Mountain has been dedicated to
providing a venue for sports, outdoor recre-
ation, and leisure skills to those with physi-
cal disabilities or mental challenges.
Of course, Chefs Challenge also showcases
Michigan food and drink products and their
creative applications in a meal. It is an excel-
lent opportunity for Michigan establish-
ments to showcase their talents and gain
valuable exposure while raising funds for
Challenge Mountain.
It all promises to be yet another delicious,
and entertaining Chefs Challenge weekend
on April 12th and 13th.
Tasting tickets for the Friday, April 12th
event are available for $10. Tickets for
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Seminars and 8 tasting tickets for Taste of
Michigan and "Chop Challenge. Additional
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for $15 and eight for $25. Tickets for the
Dessert Challenge are $5, and a cash bar will
be available. To purchase tickets, and for a
complete seminar schedule and list of this
years participants, visit www.chefs-chal-
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WEATHER:
The next time you are with a group of people,
there is a good chance someone in that group is
the survivor of sexual assault. An exhaustive gov-
ernment survey found that nearly one in five
women surveyed said they had been raped or had
experienced an attempted rape at some point in
their lives. Every two minutes, someone in the
U.S. is sexually assaulted with 44% of victims
under the age of 18.
These numbers do not tell the full story. Sexual
assault remains one of the most under reported
crimes, with 54% still being left unreported, as
stated in a recent National Crime Victimization
Survey. Under reporting of sexual assault typically
results because:
Survivors feel they will not be believed
Survivors have feelings of shame or embarrass-
ment
The perpetrator is well known or in a position
of power/authority over the survivor or in the
community
The victim is threatened or manipulated into
silence by the perpetrator
Sexual assault is defined as any unwanted sexu-
al act or contact that is attempted or completed
by force, threat of force or coercion. In Michigan,
the legal term for this type of crime is Criminal
Sexual Conduct. Sexual assault and abuse may
also include verbal, visual or anything that forces
a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or
attention such as exhibitionism and sexual
harassment.
Because of continuing misconceptions, it is
important to stress a few basic facts about sexual
assault:
It is a crime of violence and control, not an act
of passion.
Women and girls of all ages, races, socio-eco-
nomic groups, neighborhoods and lifestyles can
become victims, as well as men and boys.
It is often committed in the victims own home
by someone the victim knows or a person in a
position of power or trust a relative, friend,
neighbor or other acquaintance.
You may wonder what you can do to help pre-
vent sexual assault. The National Sexual Violence
Resource Center suggests parents start talking to
their children about healthy sexual development
early on. Some suggestions might be:
Young children:
Teach body parts using the correct name for
each. This builds knowledge, empowerment and
helps avoid shameful feelings about ones body.
Perpetrators will often use shame as a means to
silence victims.
Teach appropriate personal boundaries and
the difference between wanted/unwanted touch.
This builds understanding of privacy, how to
interact appropriately with peers/others, and that
their body belongs to them and they can say no to
unwanted touch.
Preteens:
Talk about physical changes during puberty
and provide age-appropriate information on
reproduction and sexuality. This will let them
know these issues are topics that can be discussed
openly, without shame.
Encourage critical thinking and build the skills
to differentiate fact from fiction in media images
and representations of sexuality that young peo-
ple are exposed to 24/7. Messages from advertis-
ing, films, television and video games provide a
distorted view of normal, healthy relationships
and sexuality and help create an environment for
widespread and increasing violence against
women and children.
In addition to holding sexual assault offenders
legally responsible for their behavior and actions,
we must also do a better job of listening to and
supporting survivors without blame.
If you, or someone you know is the victim of
sexual violence, contact the Womens Resource
Center of Northern Michigans 24-hour crisis and
information line at (231) 347-0082 or for long dis-
tance callers (800) 275-1995.
Sexual assault is a difficult issue to discuss, yet if
we choose to be silent we help enable its exis-
tence.
April is National Sexual
Assault Awareness
Month
Connecting Women in Business (CWIB), a group of the
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce has launched its
2013 summer GO Grants for Girls. The next round of awards
will support participation of young women in activities tak-
ing place between June 1 and September 30, 2013. The appli-
cation deadline is April 15th.
GO Grants, or Girls Outreach Grants, reach out to young
girls in our area who have an idea and passion to try some-
thing new. Grants range from $100 to $500, and can be used
as resources in any field of endeavor. Thus far, the program
has awarded 46 grants totaling $20,875 since 2010.
Grants have provided a range of opportunities to the
recipients including: attending the National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine, robotics camp at Lawrence
Technological University, voice, dance and watercolor les-
sons, even purchasing and raising a pig for 4H, according to
Lisa Hoyt, Petoskey Chamber of Commerce Membership
Director. The programs goals are to improve the self esteem
and skills of young women."
The purpose of the grants is to provide small grants to girls
in grades six to ten in the Char-Em ISD service area of
Charlevoix, Emmet and northern Antrim counties. The
grants will allow the applicant to pursue a special interest
gain or improve a skill, participate in an outdoor experience
and more. CWIB encourages applications that will be chal-
lenging to the applicant.
Applicants work with a mentor to complete the applica-
tion. In the process they learn about submitting a grant
application while working with a teacher, relative or other
adult who work with the girl to help her achieve her dream.
The mentor also works with each girl to submit her final
report on her completed activity and what it meant to her.
The ideal applicants are girls who have not received
awards for outstanding achievements. CWIB is seeking girls
who do not ordinarily apply for awards, but instead under-
represented girls who need more support to realize their
potential. Girls need to clearly state their financial need, as
well as describe a special interest that will spark their imagi-
nation, creativity, or follow a dream that they may not imag-
ine possible.
The application is available at the Petoskey Chamber of
Commerce website or at the 401 E. Mitchell Street office.
Individuals wishing to donate to the GO GRANTS program
can send their donation to the Petoskey Chamber office at:
Include GO GRANTS in the memo line. For additional infor-
mation, please contact Lisa Hoyt, Membership Director, at
231-347-4150.
Deadline for Applications for Go
Grants for Girls is April 15th
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Atlanta 3/31/2010 33.1 4/4/2011 56.7 4/2/2012 57.9 4/1/2013 53.5
Charlevoix 3/31/2010 74.3 4/4/2011 80.2 4/2/2012 47.4 4/1/2013 90.5
East Jordan 3/31/2010 79.2 4/4/2011 98.1 4/2/2012 72.2 4/1/2013 123.8
Gaylord 3/31/2010 78.5 4/4/2011 117.2 4/2/2012 99.5 4/1/2013 145.2
Mio 3/31/2010 25.6 4/4/2011 56.6 4/2/2012 50.2 4/1/2013 47.7
Onaway 3/31/2010 67.3 4/4/2011 61.8 4/2/2012 65.2 4/1/2013 72.1
Petoskey 3/31/2010 83.3 4/4/2011 89.3 4/2/2012 73.8 4/1/2013 130.5
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Locations for the recycling drop-off bins
are strategically situated in five areas,
designed to encourage residents to utilize
the new facilities within convenient reach
of each sector of the county. Those loca-
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1. Otsego Recycling West: 71 Hayes Tower
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2. Otsego Recycling North: 621 Garfield
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3. Otsego Recycling Central: 931 S.
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ful bidder to handle the recycle material
processing and hauling. Emmet County
has dual-stream recycling with papers,
boxes and bags in one recycling bin and
glass, plastic and metal containers in the
other bin.
The only thing in the way now is some
lingering snow from a winter that doesnt
seem to realize that it is time to head back
to the North Pole.
John Burt agrees, Its great we had lots of
snow this winter. If we were implementing
these sites last spring we would be much
farther along by now. But after working on
Otsego Countys recycling program for four
years, waiting another month to get these
drop-off stations going isnt too bad.
A wide variety of materials will be
accepted at these recycling drop-off sta-
tions. For a complete list of materials that
are and are not accepted, or a bit of recy-
cling etiquette, please visit
www.OtsegoRecycling.org.
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The class, which is taught by 10 certified
instructors, is a hands-on learning experi-
ence that will cover all the requirements for
obtaining a hunting license for firearms.
That includes an expertly supervised live
fire for shotgun, .22 rifle, black powder and
bow. Tree Stand Demos and instruction in
Orienteering in the great outdoors will also
be covered during the sessions.
Parent signature is required for partici-
pants under the age of 18, and a parent
must be present during the entire class if
the participant is age 9 or under.
Registration for the class is mandatory,
and will take place at the Northland
Sportsmens Club on Friday, April 12th,
from 6 to 8 pm. The class is free, though
donations may be made to the Northland
Sportsmens Club.
To pre-register for the class, and for addi-
tional information, contact Jim or Judi at
(989) 732-9164.
Committee (YLDC), states, We have about 20 kids in the
program, though only those ages 12 and older will be at the
Pizza Hut Fundraiser, so we will have about 14 participating
on Tuesday. They all work very hard to raise money for edu-
cational materials for completing their projects that will be
submitted to judges for grading at our Achievement Day on
April 27th at the Armory in Cheboygan.
Once those projects are graded, the kids are on their way
to displaying at the annual Cheboygan Fair this summer,
where in addition to presentations by all the 4-H clubs, 4-H
Youth Livestock program participants display their animal
projects for show or for auction.
Leigh Ann Theunick, 4-H program coordinator for
Cheboygan County, states, These are the two primary
events each year on the 4-H Youth Livestock program calen-
dar. Achievement Days, which is open to the public, is like a
practice run for the youth in getting used to having someone
evaluate their work. At that event, they are graded more on
presentation than on content. The Cheboygan Fair is much
more detail about what the youth accomplished with their
projects.
Theunick adds that Cheboygan County 4-H has several
projects going on at any given time. At the Cheboygan Fair,
4-H participants display livestock, horses and a variety of
animals, as well as fruits and vegetables, and a diverse
assortment of artwork.
While 4-H animal presentations are the traditional
ones that many people know about, she relates. We
also have arts and crafts type clubs, a Sew On and So On
club (just about everything except animals), a home-
school club that does robotics; other science oriented
projects, as well as arts. We also have an afterschool
club; the Lean Green Wolverines, and they received a
grant last year for a greenhouse that we plan to finish this
spring.
Above all, she points out that all 4-H programs are
about learning life skills.
For example; for livestock projects they keep a journal
and learn budgeting skills. The participating youth must
go out and find a sponsor and a buyer. That helps them
learn business and marketing skills.
Both Theunick and Williams strongly encourage area
residents to stop by Pizza Hut, located at 1102 S. Main
Street in Cheboygan, (in front of Walmart), for a dinner
the whole family will enjoy while helping to support the
Cheboygan 4-H Livestock Youth in their fundraising
efforts.
Theunick relates, Our livestock committee is just getting
up and going again this year, so this is a great opportunity to
raise some funds. We are so grateful that Pizza Hut is allow-
ing us to hold this fundraising event.
For information about Cheboygan 4-H, visit Cheboygan
County MSU Extension on facebook or call (231) 627-8815.
The Otsego Conservation District, Louis M. Groen Nature
Preserve, Alpine Master Gardener Association, and the Seed
to Harvest 4-H Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Club will be
busy planning and installing a native plant demonstration in
the coming months. This is all thanks to funds from the
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program administered
by Wild Ones: Native Plants, NaturaLandscapes.
The native plant demonstration will be installed at the
Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve in Johannesburg. The plan-
ning, construction, and planting of the native plant demon-
stration will be undertaken by children and volunteers
involved in the Seed to
Harvest 4-H JMG Club. The
project will serve as a learn-
ing experience for the chil-
dren while also functioning
as an educational tool for the
community and visitors to
the preserve. Signs will be
installed that explain the
importance of native plants
in the landscape for wildlife,
erosion control, and water
filtration, while also helping
individuals learn about the
specific native plants used in
the planting.
Seeds for Education grants
include technical assistance
and advice from local
experts. The grants honor
Lorrie Otto who originated
the modern era of school
garden projects in the 1970s
in the Milwaukee area. The
Otsego Conservation
District, a local government-
agency with a mission to
assist the people of Otsego
County in the wise use and
management of their natural
resources for a healthy environment and sustained econom-
ic growth, will partner with Wild Ones to supply native plants
for the demonstration through their native plant nursery.
Wild Ones is a non-profit educational association dedicat-
ed to encouraging the use of native landscaping for its inher-
ent beauty and for the benefit of the environment. For more
information see their website at www.wildones.org.
For more information about the project or to get involved,
contact Justin Burchett by calling (989) 732-4021 or emailing
jburchett@otsegocountymi.gov.
By Jim Akans
In 1984, the Challenge Mountain 501 (c)
(3) non-profit organization was founded to
raise funds to develop an adaptive ski pro-
gram to allow physically and mentally chal-
lenged individuals enjoy the thrill and
excitement of the sport of downhill skiing
free of charge. With a motto of If I can do
this I can do anything! the Challenge
Mountain organization grew over the years
to include Summer Games, Day Camps,
Overnight Camps, Camp Quality, Winter
Games and much more.
Challenge Mountain Resale Shops, located
in Boyne City and Petoskey, offer a wide
range of donated clothing and household
items for sale with proceeds utilized to help
support Challenge Mountains ongoing mis-
sion. The 6,600 square foot facility in Boyne
City and 4,200 square foot facility in
Petoskey each present a seemingly endless
array of mens, womens and childrens cloth-
ing items, books, music, furniture, linens,
glassware and other household items to
select from.
The Boyne City store is located at 1158 S.
M-75, just east of Boyne City toward Boyne
Falls (where the facility was actually once
located), and the Petoskey store is at 2429 US
31 North across from Houghton Gas.
Each store is open Monday through Friday
from 10 am until 4 pm, and on Saturdays
from 10 am until 3 pm. For additional infor-
mation about Challenge Mountain, please
call (231) 582-5711 or visit www.cmski.org.
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231-237-9773
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231-547-9624
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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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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.
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989-448-2357
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650 W Conway Rd.,
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231-348-2980
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231-347-8440
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201 N. Maple St., Mancelona
231-587-9606
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Dear Editor,
The Womens Resource Center of Northern Michigan is
grateful for the wonderful show of support during our
annual FUNdraiser held at cava Bar & Grill in Bay Harbor.
The event is instrumental in raising funds which help
ensure the continuation of programs and services for
women, children and families in our 5-county service area.
We thank the staff at cava for the beautiful venue and
delicious hors doeuvres. We are grateful to the many busi-
nesses and individuals who so graciously donated items to
the silent and live auctions. We also thank our hard-work-
ing board members for promoting and attending the event
and for helping secure so many great auction items. We
appreciate the time and effort of many staff and volunteers
who helped in numerous ways from those who checked in
guests to our awesome auctioneer, Jason Guthrie. Finally,
we thank those who attended the event, bid on auction
items and shared a festive Wednesday evening with us!
We appreciate the ongoing support of our community
and your confidence in the work we do every day.
Sincerely,
Deb Smith
WRC Assistant Director
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The Grayling Chamber is
bringing back our Business
Expo this year! Thursday,
April 25th from 4-7pm in the
old Hometown Furniture
Building (next to Glens). Cost
is $25 per table for Chamber
Members, $50 per table for
Non-Members
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Crawford County Baby to
Toddler Closet next distribu-
tion days will be April 4, first
Thursday of the month from
11am until 3pm, please no
clients after 2:30pm and the
third Thursday 11am until
7pm, please no clients after
6:30 p.m. Please we need
donations of diapers, crib
sheets, socks, underwear. We
also need volunteers. Thank
you. For more information
contact Rose Mary Nelson,
Volunteer Coordinator, 989-
348-2985
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The Otsego County
Commission on Aging is
hosting an educational
breakfast April 4 at the
University Center from 9-11
am. The topics will be Humor
Therapy by Dona Wishart
and Music Therapy by Cathy
Elsesser. Suggested donation
is $5 at the door. Please make
reservations with Michelle at
989-748-4068.
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Marsh Ridge Resort hosts
Northern Michigan Yoga
Retreat. Reserve your spot at
the first Northern Michigan
Yoga Retreat. The all inclu-
sive weekend event takes
place Saturday and Sunday,
April 6-7. Included in the
$180 package is up to 8 yoga
classes, a guided meditation
on Saturday evening, your
room (double occupancy), 2
breakfast buffets, a plated
dinner, and firelight wine
and pizza party. Guests will
have access to the resort
amenities including hot tub,
sauna, and walking trails.
Class size and space is limit-
ed so make your reservations
early.
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Friday, April 5th from 6-8pm
at Thanks A Latte come
share your talent or just sit
back and enjoy some of our
fabulous local talent. Call
989-348-4006 for details.
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Families Against cancer
team are at Glens in Grayling
Saturday, April 6, form 9 am
3 pm asking please for your
can & bottle returns. We will
sort them and place them in
the appropriate slots for you
and the money collected will
go to research for Cancer
Cures. Cancer is Global and
does not have any bound-
aries. Cancer does not rest
and effects us all in someway,
You, me, friends, family,
acquaintances and even our
enemies. More information
contact Wayne A. Nelson,
989-348-2985
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Saturday, April 6th at 3pm at
Grayling American Legion -
Rick Lippard, Heather
Pelton-Lippard's husband,
has been diagnosed with a
terminal illness. He hasn't
been able to work since
December, and since he was
an Independent Truck driver,
there is no medical or life
insurance for him and his
family. His wife has been
unable to work since
December as well for being
by his side. We are asking for
any support and/or dona-
tions that will help his family
with expenses. He will be
leaving behind 6 children,
one grandchild with one on
the way, and his loving wife
and his parents. The cost for
the dinner will be $7.00 per
person or $20 for a family. We
will be having raffles and an
auction with all proceeds to
benefit the family. If you
would like to donate any
items for the auction, offer
any help for the benefit, or
would like to give a monetary
donation, please contact:
Stacey Moshier 989-390-
4835, Nicole Myers 989-619-
0689, Andrea Halley 231-384-
1476, Angie Ray 989-619-
0539, Darla Moore (Ricks
Mother) 989-948-3275, Leslie
McKee via Facebook, or
Daneen Lippard 989-620-
6594. Please feel free to share
this event with everyone you
know. Thank you all! Please
keep the Lippards, Pelton's,
Myers, Mckee's, Moshiers,
Ray's, Moores, Indorf's,
Feldhauser's and Kucharek's
in your thoughts! Keep
updated on this Benefit
Dinner on Facebook.
GAYLORD
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If there is someone with
Alzheimers disease or anoth-
er dementia in your life, you
may need to figure out how
to communicate with them.
As Alzheimers progresses
your loved ones words may
make no sense to you. In
turn, your loved one may not
understand what you are try-
ing to say. Fear not, Lisa
Teglas from the Northern
Michigan Alzheimers
Association will present
information that will help.
How? By sharing tips that will
make communicating with
someone with dementia eas-
ier. Her presentation is spon-
sored by Seniors Helping
Seniors and is free to those
interested on Tuesday, April
16 from 9:30 10:30 am at the
Otsego County Sportsplex.
Coffee and treats will be
available. For more informa-
tion contact Carla Parkes RN
at 989-448-8323
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An evening of Music and
Refreshments at the
Cheboygan Public Library,
100 S. Bailey St. Free and
open to the public. Monthly
on 1st Friday until April 7.
Doors open at 7pm. Music at
7:30pm
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up for Forest Dunes Golf
Club. Golfweek recently
released its list of the Best
Modern Courses in the
nation. Our Tom Weiskopf
design came in at No. 91 on
the chart, ahead of courses
that have hosted majors
including Hazeltine National
Golf Club and Valhalla.
Check out the complete list
of courses by following the
link below. 2013 Golfweek's
Best Modern Courses
Golfweek.com
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Live Music ~ Good Food ~
Hot Coffee ~ Cold BEER ~
Libations & Such. The
Roscommon Knights of
Columbus Prince of Peace
Council Invites YOU to THE
BACK DOOR BOOGIE
Sunday April 7th from 4pm til
8pm at Knights of Columbus,
165 West Federal Highway.
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Every Monday thru April 8
from 1:30 3pm (there will
be no class on March 25) at
Mercy Hospital Grayling in
the Huron Pines Room (near
the cafeteria) - Mercy
Hospital Grayling will hold a
FREE eight week Better
Breathing series aimed at
improving the quality of life

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for adults suffering from
emphysema, chronic bron-
chitis, asthma and other
breathing problems. The
series is an interactive pro-
gram, sponsored by the res-
piratory department, offered
in a group setting and taught
by healthcare professionals
as well as a Licensed
Respiratory Therapist. The
program will cover topics
including understanding
your medications, travel tips,
breathing devices, panic con-
trol, building strength and
energy conservation.
Registration is required by
calling 989-348-0325.
CHEBOYGAN
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4G LTE Wireless Internet. A
new wireless Broadband
provider in Charlevoix
County has arrived called
MiSpot. They have been
doing beta testing in the area
over the past few months and
are now open to the public.
Right now they cover Boyne
City and the City of
Charlevoix. They now serve
Traverse City, Lake Ann, Glen
Arbor, Peninsula Township,
Grawn, Frankfort, Beulah,
Manistee, Arcadia, Onekama,
Bear Lake, Pierport, East
Lake, Charlevoix, Cheboygan
and Boyne City. April 9th
Best Western River Terrace,
Cheboygan 2 pm to 7 pm
GRAYLING
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The Community is invited to
attend a free Live Concert by
Barry Tiger Van Guilder, also
known in Bluegrass circles as
The Banjo Picker, on
Wednesday, April 10th at
6pm at the Crawford County
Commission on Aging and
Senior Center. This concert
will be a happy, clean, high-
spirited bluegrass, old coun-
try, folk and western swing.
Barry, along with his daugh-
ter and son, has performed
all over Michigan, at the Ohio
National Bluegrass Festival,
the Bean Blossom Bluegrass
Festival in Indiana and the
Nashville Bluegrass Festival.
They have performed in vari-
ous musical groups, playing
a variety of instruments and
styles. They have written or
recorded nearly 50 songs and
instrumentals. The Senior
Center is located at 308
Lawndale Street in Grayling.
There will be no charge or
registration for this FREE
event, but donations are
appreciated. For more infor-
mation call (989) 348-7123.
GAYLORD
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Youre invited to Business
after Hours on Wednesday,
April 10th from 5-7pm. This
months Business After Hours
is sponsored and hosted by
Rascal Jakks Food & Spirits
located at 6461 Old 27 North
in Vanderbilt. Come enjoy
networking with fellow busi-
ness professionals while
sampling wonderful appetiz-
ers provided by Rascal Jakks.
The cost is $5 for Chamber
Members / $15 for non-
members and you can regis-
ter/pay in advance at
www.gaylordchamber.com
or at the door.
GRAYLING
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Classes will be held the 1st
Friday of every month at
11am at Resurrection Life
Center, 2640 West M-72
New Life Pregnancy Center
will be partnering with
Resurrection Life Center of
Grayling to offer a new serv-
ice to many in our communi-
ty. Young moms having their
first child can come join us &
earn the items needed for
your baby! Please call 989-
732-1626 to inquire or to
make reservations. Space is
limited and must be reserved
to attend.
MACKINAC ISLAND
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A weekend dedicated to Girl
Scouts & their families
exploring Mackinac Island.
Organized by experienced
event planners, Heather
Tamlyn & Kelly Simmons. For
more information visit
www.TroopMackinaw.com.
May 10-12 and September
27-29
GAYLORD
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Great Rooms Furniture and
Mattresses has officially
opened in their new, larger
location to better serve you.
They can now be found at
317 West Main Street in
Gaylord.
ROSCOMMON
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Kirtland is excited to be
selected as the only commu-
nity college in the state to
offer a fast-track basic police
training academy for men
and women who served in
the armed forces as a military
police officer. The program,
recently announced by the
Michigan Commission on
Law Enforcement Standards
(MCOLES), offers vets an
opportunity to get the train-
ing they need to transition
back into the civilian work-
force and may be covered
under various funding pro-
grams such as the GI Bill.
Find out more at www.kirt-
l a n d . e d u / v e t e r a n s -
success.html.
GAYLORD
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Orchestra experienced are
string players are invited to
perform 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
PETOSKEY
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The Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
(NMCAA) in Petoskey is seek-
ing people to fill Triage
Volunteer positions, with
complete training for posi-
tion. Triage volunteers serve
as one of the first Agency
contacts with their neighbors
in need and play an impor-
tant role in helping people
dealing with financial emer-
gencies to navigate the serv-
ices available through
NMCAA and throughout the
community. Volunteers
assess neighbor situations
and help connect them to the
appropriate staff person and
program, among other
duties. Triage volunteers
should have a positive atti-
tude, be active listeners, and
demonstrate good rapport
with people in poverty and
the general public.
NNMCAA's office is located
at 2202 Mitchell Park Drive,
Petoskey and is open
Monday - Friday from 7:30
am - 4:30 pm. Volunteers cre-
ate their own schedules in
advance. NMCAA asks that
volunteers serve at least one
3-hour shift per week. Call
Eden Davis at 231-347-9070
or send an email to
edavis@nmcaa.net if inter-
ested in this opportunity.
GRAYLING
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Do you enjoy walking? Is the
weather stopping you from
walking? Community seniors
are invited to join a group
hosted by the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center cur-
rently walking on Tuesday
mornings at 11 am at the
Ramada Inn & Conference
Center in Grayling.
Interested walkers just need
to come into the main lobby
entrance and meet by the
swimming pool. When
weather permits for safe
walking, we will move the
group to an outside location.
The Ramada is located at
2650 South I-75 Business
Loop. If you are interested or
if you have any questions,
please feel free to contact
Helen at the Senior Center at
(989) 348-7123.
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Are you struggling with
issues of psychological or
emotional difficulties?
Recovery International has
tools to help. Free. Thursday,
10am, Wolverine Senior
Center. 6270 Wolverine St.
Sue, 231-881-3887.
GRAYLING
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Karen Henderlong,
Bereavement Coordinator
from Heartland Homecare
and Hospice, will present a
series of seven Bereavement
Support Group Sessions
focused on providing sup-
port to help those who are
grieving over a loved one
theyve lost. The sessions will
be hosted by the Crawford
Aging & Senior Center and
will be held on Mondays
from 9:30 to 11:00am, April
1st through May 13th at the
Senior Center, located at 308
Lawndale Street in Grayling.
The public is invited to join
with grieving family mem-
bers to learn about the grief
process and support their
grieving family member.
There is no charge for the
series, but reservations are
required by contacting the
Senior Center at (989) 348-
7123. Participants are invited
to stay for lunch at noon, fol-
lowing the presentations.
Those 60 and over can eat for
a suggested donation of
$2.50 and those under 60 eat
for a cost of $5.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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We love to run community
announcements and news
releases about all the things
happening in Northern
Michigan in the Weekly
Choice. We help publicize
hundreds of events and
activities all across our area.
Readers love the fact that the
Weekly Choice is distributed
free to hundreds of locations.
However, it is expensive to
publish this newspaper each
week filled with positive
news and sports. Our only
source of revenue comes
from advertising. If your
business or organization has
an advertising budget, be
sure to include the Weekly
Choice in your plans. Our
advertising rates are far less
than most other papers and
your message will reach
readers all across Northern
Michigan. The Weekly Choice
is distributed free of charge
on news stands to 40 towns
including Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cheboygan, Grayling, Indian
River, Onaway, Mio,
Lewiston, Mancelona and all
surrounding towns. Contact
us at Office@WeeklyChoice.com
or call 989-732-8160.
GRAYLING
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Dynamic Physical Therapy is
sponsoring a new Golden
Toners Exercise Class to help
you start a healthier new
year. The classes will be held
at the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, located at 308
Lawndale St. at 11am each
Thursday. These classes are
geared for the older adult
and will be taught sitting in a
chair as well as standing, so
can be adapted to any fitness
or mobility level. The public
is invited to join in the fun!
There is no pre-registration
or charge for the classes. For
more information, please
contact the Senior Center at
(989) 348-7123.
GRAYLING
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Graylings Indoor Winter
Farm Market runs every
Saturday through the winter
in the Grayling Mini Mall
from 10am-2pm. Call Beth
Hubbard, Farm Market
Master at 989-619-3539 if you
wish to participate. Updates
at www.facebook.com/
GraylingFarmersMarket.
PETOSKEY
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Parent Child LapSits (18 mos-
3yrs, siblings welcome)
Mondays and Thursdays at
10:30 am in the Children's
Program Room. 30-45 min-
utes. Developmentally
appropriate stories, songs
(accompanied by banjo and
ukulele), finger plays, flannel
board presentations and a
weekly visit from Puff the
Magic Dragon. Free, drop-in.
GRAYLING
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Scholarships are available
through the generous dona-
tions of the Grayling
Childrens Boosters, Kiwanis
Club, Rotary Club, individu-
als and grant awards. The
Scholarship money has been
made available so that all
children in our community
can participate in arts
enrichment classes through
the AuSable Artisan Village
no matter their financial abil-
ity. Scholarships are available
while Grant monies are avail-
able. To apply, visit the new
website above and fill out the
application.
GRAYLING
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Crawford County is in des-
perate need of foster parents
for local children who are
removed from their homes
due to abuse and/or neglect.
Crawford County has 74 chil-
dren in foster care with 5 fos-
ter homes in our county. It is
very important to keep chil-
dren in their communities
with their school, friends,
and family for support.
Foster parents are afforded
the opportunity for training
to assist them in understand-
ing the special needs chil-
dren come to them with.
Please take a minute to con-
sider your home situation
and the invaluable role you
might be able to play in the
life of one of our local chil-
dren. YOU could change a
lifetime! For more informa-
tion, please call Donna Van
Brocklin at Crawford County
Department of Human
Services 989-798-4762.
PETOSKEY
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Reader's theater is a form of
drama where actors using
their voices and upper bod-
ies to convey various roles in
a script through reading to
an audience. It differs from a
play in that parts or roles are
read rather than memorized.
Free, drop-in. Elementary
Reader's Theatre (grades 3-
8), Mondays from 5:30 to
6:30pm in the Children's
Program Room. Teen
Reader's Theatre (grades 9 &
up), Wednesdays from 5:30-
6:30pm in the Children's
Program Room. Adult
Reader's Theatre,
Wednesdays from 5:30-7pm
in the basement classroom.
GAYLORD
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Do you want to do something
today for a child's tomorrow?
There are more than 15,000
children living in foster care
in Michigan. Lutheran Child
and Family Service of
Michigan (LCFS) works
together with families from
all over Northern Michigan
to provide loving, stable
homes for children who have
been removed for their
homes due to abuse and neg-
lect. LCFS offers a no obliga-
tion orientation once a
month. The next orientation
will be held April 9th from
6:00 -9:00 pm at the LCFS
office which is located at
1260 S. Otsego Ave (next to
Tractor Supply) in Gaylord. If
you are interested in becom-
ing a foster parent or would
like more information call
Lutheran Child and Family
Service at 989-732-1040.
GRAYLING
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In July, the Department of
Environmental Quality
(DEQ) awarded the Crawford
Aging a grant for $7,959 to
install 2 drop boxes in
Grayling for unused,
unwanted or expired pre-
scription drugs. These drop
boxes are now installed and
available 24/7 at Grayling
City Hall and at the Crawford
County Sheriffs Department.
The boxes are for prescrip-
tion medications, over the
counter medications, pet
medications, injectables,
patches, inhalers and pow-
ders.
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.
GAYLORD
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The Otsego County
Community Emergency
Response Team is hosting
free emergency response
training including first aid
and CPR. You can assist
police, fire, EMS plus many
community activities.
Classes every 3rd Monday of
the month. Call Wally Loney
at 989-614-1059 or 989-732-
1939.
Construction, Inc.
2860 Kassuba Road, Gaylord, MI 49735
Let
Tom Kuch
(formerly from Norandex)
help you find the
best siding, windows, & doors
for your home.
Simonton Vinyl
Replacement Windows
Certainteed Roofing
Norandex Vinyl Siding
Call Tom at J-N-J Construction to get
your free estimate for professional
installation of quality products for
your home or business.
989-370-5738
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989-732-9501
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Where your pet is treated with respect and dignity.
Gaylord Funeral
Joseph A. Messenger Owner/Manager
www.gaylordfuneralhome.com
989-732-2230
850 North Center Avenue P.O. Box 249, Gaylord, Michigan 49734
& Cremation Service Inc.
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LOCAL NEWS
By Jim Akans
People often tell us we are the friendliest
and the most honest coin and scrap gold
dealer in the north, states Roger Martin,
who along with his wife Dianna, own Alpine
Gold & Silver Exchange, located on M-32
West (next to Mancinos) in Gaylord. And
while Roger has been in this line of business
for over ten years, including once having a
store in nearby Grayling, the shop in Gaylord
is celebrating their one-year anniversary this
month. Roger and Dianna affirm they have
enjoyed serving customers throughout
northern Lower Michigan during their first
year of operation.
We know that once people stop by, Roger
affirms, they will come back to see us again.
I believe people can read people when they
meet them, and we are confident our cus-
tomers will see that we are honest, will pay
the highest value for their coins and scrap
gold, and we are extremely knowledgeable
about our business. We also have a nice vari-
ety of collector coins available for purchase.
Roger recalls that he first became interest-

ed in collecting coins back when he was just
a third-grader in school. A kid brought in
one of those blue Whitman penny collection
books and he had three silver Lincoln pen-
nies in it. I was hooked then and there.
Roger points out that if people have old
coins at home and are curious about the
value of those coins, Alpine Gold & Silver
Exchange offers a free appraisal service.
We encourage people to come in and
have us take a look at them, he relates. We
will look at the grade and condition, series
and key dates, and give them a fair estimate
of what they may be worth. I always advise
people not to clean any old coins they may
have, as that can ultimately diminish the
value.
Alpine Gold & Silver Exchange also buys
scrap gold and broken or unwanted jewelry
items. A regional business publication
recently named Alpine Gold and Silver
Exchange the number one gold buyer in
Northern Michigan for offering the highest
value for those trading in used silver and
gold items. Roger states that over the years
he has earned a reputation for offering cus-
tomers the best value for those items.
He notes, We often pay up to 60 or 70
percent more for those items than people
will receive at an event type traveling sale.
We have earned a solid reputation for our
honesty, fairness and knowledge over the
years. We firmly understand that word of
mouth referrals are our best promotion.
Whether interested in purchasing coins for
a collection, selling old coins, scrap gold or
silver, stop by and visit Roger and Dianna
Martin at Alpine Gold & Silver Exchange in
Gaylord, and be sure to congratulate them
on their first anniversary of their Gaylord
store. The shop is located at 1363 W. Main
Street (M-32), is open Monday through
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local economy, compared with just
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Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people.
Connected, Interdependent, United.
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That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.
MANCELONA Mancelona High School
students have put one of the community's
most important intersections on the map.
Child and Adolescent Health Centers: At
the Intersection of Health and Education
was the theme of this year's School-Based
Health Center Awareness Month, recognized
by the School-Community Health Alliance of
Michigan (SCHA-MI). Members of the
Ironmen Health Center's Teen Advisory
Council and students from Mrs. Guerriero's
1st-hour art class collaborated to create an
artistic 3-D collage of their own photos,
assembled to reflect the 'intersection'
between health and education in
Mancelona.
The Ironmen Health Center entry compet-
ed with entries from other school-based
health centers throughout Michigan, and
was awarded third place in the state. It was
displayed with the other winners' works in
the State Capitol rotunda in Lansing during
the first week in March. First and second-
place awards went to teen health centers in
Pontiac/Waterford and Muskegon.
Erika Van Dam, who oversees the Ironmen
Health Center and serves as a SCHA-MI
Board member, says the achievement should
be a source of pride for the entire
community.
"These students brainstormed a work of
art," she said. "Not only does it speak to the
connection between their school and the
Ironmen Health Center, it also shows that
they care about Mancelona. They see the
value and the opportunities. We're thrilled
for them, and proud to be a part of their
community."
The Ironmen Health Center is a school-
linked health facility operated by the Health
Department of Northwest Michigan, in col-
laboration with Mancelona Public Schools,
and is located in the Mancelona Family
Resource Center at 205 Grove Street. It offers
health care and prevention services to any-
one age 10 to 21, as well as information for
parents and guardians on nearly any topic
related to adolescent health. It also provides
families with assistance in completing
MIChild and Healthy Kids applications.
Appointments are available year-round, and
walk-ins are welcome. All services are FREE.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan
Public Health Code to promote wellness,
prevent disease, provide quality healthcare,
address health problems of vulnerable popu-
lations, and protect the environment for the
residents and visitors of Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties. For more
information, visit www.nwhealth.org or call
(800) 432-4121.
By Izzy Lyman
If you traveled on US 131 this winter, just
south of Petoskeys city limits, it was hard to
miss the twenty foot snow sculpture.
That would be Frosty, who has coffee
cans for eyes, half of a 55-gallon barrel for a
hat, a nose made of a miniature orange safe-
ty cone, and tree branches for arms.
Mike Daniel, a Petoskey electrician, built
the giant snowman on his mothers (Ellen
Daniel) land.
Shes the reason we went that big, says
Daniel of his moms fun-loving side.
Daniel enlisted two buddies an excavator
and a builder as well as a dozen or so
neighborhood children to bring Frosty to life
for the third time in four years. Daniel says
he was motivated to encourage others, espe-
cially youngsters, to go outside [during win-
ter], and see all there is to do.
To date, Frosty has rated his fair share of
attention from tourists and passersby who
frequently snap his photo. Traveling snow-
board instructors from Oregon built jumps
around him, while a local television news
crew filmed him.
But, due to the rising temperatures and
rains, Frosty was looking a little ragged this
(grey) Easter.
Like the chilly weather, he was still hang-
ing on, but its clear his days are numbered.
But dont you cry, because if Mike Daniel
has his druthers and Old Man Winter coop-
erates, Frosty and his magic touch will be
back again someday.
Izzy Lyman can be reached at
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Four northern Michigan community organizations
focused on the importance of early childhood development
as an essential ingredient for a successful future are receiving
$71,000 in support from Consumers Energy.
The research is clear: Support for early childhood pro-
grams promoting reading, social skills and ready-to-learn
activities is one of the best investments we can make in our
states future, said David G. Mengebier, president of the
Consumers Energy Foundation. Caring for our kids is an
essential part of caring for the communities we serve. Thats
our promise to Michigan.
The grants were announced today as part of the Great
Start, Great Futures Summit in Traverse City, which attracted
more than 150 community leaders from the region. The
grants come from a donor-advised fund established by
Consumers Energys parent company, CMS Energy, and held
by the United Way of Jackson County.
Consumers Energy will make the following grants from its
donor advised fund to support these early childhood pro-
grams:
$30,000 to Great Start Traverse Bay/Manistee for childcare
scholarships
$20,000 to Great Start Wexford/Missaukee for a parent
education program
$11,000 to Great Start Collaborative of Cheboygan, Otsego
and Presque Isle for preschool scholarships
$10,000 to Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet
and Northern Antrim Counties for childcare scholarships
and a parent education program
Since 2008, Consumers Energy has provided $1.6 million
in grants supporting early childhood programs. This is part
of the companys nearly $500,000 in support this year for
similar programs across Michigans Lower Peninsula.
Mary Manner, coordinator of Great Start Traverse
Bay/Manistee, said the grants are deeply appreciated by each
of the groups.
A recent study commissioned for our area found investing
in early childhood is a key strategy for achieving long term
economic success, Manner said. There is a clear path to a
brighter economic future, and it depends on how we raise
our youngest children.
These four Great Start collaboratives of northwest Lower
Michigan have been working together for several years on
common, strategic goals which include increasing access to
quality childcare and early education and expanding parent
education opportunities for all families. The strong partner-
ship has led to sharing resources, exchanging information at
all levels, and adopting a
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families and businesses to
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The Consumers Energy
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Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS
Energy, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 mil-
lion of Michigans 10 million residents in all 68 Lower
Peninsula counties.
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- NEVER use generators in homes, garages, basements,
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even with ventilation.
- Follow manufacturers instructions.
- Install battery-operated or plug-in (with battery backup)
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ufacturers instructions.
- Test CO alarms often and replace batteries when needed.
- NEVER cook inside or heat your house with a gas, wood
or charcoal grill.
- PAY attention to flu-like symptoms, especially if more
than one person has them. Headache, dizziness, confusion,
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monoxide exposure.
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- Plug appliances directly into generator or use a heavy-
duty outdoor-rated extension cord. Make sure entire exten-
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tice, known as back-feeding, can cause an electrocution risk
to utility workers and others served by the same utility trans-
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be able to install an appropriate transfer switch.
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By Jim Akans
The Otsego County Historical Society (OCHS) has received
a $3,232 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund.
The grant will be used to complete an updating project at the
Historical Museum in downtown Gaylord, a major compo-
nent of which will be the replacement of the 1970s era car-
pet in the rear portion of the museum.
Stacy Jo Schiller, president of OCHS, states, We are very
excited and so grateful to Great Lakes Energy for granting
these funds so we can install new carpeting and get ready for
the Museum grand opening celebrating our 50th anniver-
sary.
The Otsego County Historical Society was founded in
1963, and is built upon the extensive legacy of the Pioneer
Society, which was formed in 1886. OCHS found a home to
display Otsego County historical artifacts collect over the
years in 1992, when Gordon and Marlene Everett donated a
former print shop, located at 320 W. Main Street in Gaylord,
to the Society to serve as a
historical museum. In 2011,
an extensive two-year updat-
ing project got underway at
the museum aimed at
preparing the facility for a
50th anniversary celebration
in 2013.
We are very proud of
what the Historical Society
has accomplished over the
years, notes Schiller. The
downtown Gaylord museum
has become a destination for
area residents and visitors to
Northern Michigan, presenting
a place to view a wealth of arti-
facts, photographs and refer-
ence materials dating back to
the founding of our county.
The Historical Society is also
focused on the preservation of
those items for future genera-
tions.
The Otsego County
Historical Society is a 501(c)3
non-profit organization, and
funding for their operations is
primarily through annual
Historical Society member-
ships and donations. Without
the grant from the Great Lakes
Energy People Fund, the com-
pletion of the museum updat-
ing and flooring project would
not have been possible this
year.
Members of the Great Lakes
Energy support the People
Fund by voluntarily rounding
up their utility bills to the next
highest dollar. The rounded up
amount is distributed to non-
profit organizations and chari-
table activities that benefit
people in communities served
by the cooperative.
For additional information about the Great Lakes Energy
People Fund, contact Great Lakes Energy at (888) 485-2537
or visit www.gtlakes.com. For additional information about
the Otsego County Historical Society, call (989) 732-4568 or
visit www.otsego.org/ochs
A new state law banning novice teen drivers from talking
on the cell phone while driving went into effect on Thursday,
March 28th.
The new law, referred to as "Kelsey's Law," is named for
Kelsey Raffaele, a 17-year-old Michigan resident who was
killed while talking on her cell phone and driving. Under the
law, which was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on Jan. 8, teenage
drivers with a Level 1 or 2 license will have to comply with
cell phone restrictions.
Numerous studies have shown that new teen drivers are
far more likely to be involved in cell phone-related crashes
than older, more experienced drivers. AAA strongly encour-
aged passage of the law.
To help new teen drivers and their parents AAA offers a
web site, TeenDriving.AAA.com. This comprehensive
resource provides extensive state-specific information and
useful tools to help teens improve their driving skills. New
drivers will find interactive exercises, quizzes and games as
well of videos of experts and teens talking about safety.
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successful coping strategies. Obviously,
its important to reduce stress in all
walks of life including your invest-
ment activities. How can you cut down
on the various stresses associated with
investing?
Here are a few possible stress-
busters:
Know your risk tolerance. If youre
constantly worrying about the value of
your investments, your portfolio may
simply be too volatile for your individ-
ual risk tolerance. Conversely, if youre
always feeling that your investments
will never provide you with the growth
you need to achieve your long-term
goals, you might be investing too con-
servatively.
Know what to expect from your
investments. Uncertainty is often a
leading cause of stress. So when you
purchase investments that are mysteri-
ous to you, you shouldnt be surprised if
they perform in ways that raise your
stress levels. Never invest in something
unless you fully understand its charac-
teristics and risk potential.
Be prepared for market volatility.
Over the long term, the financial mar-
kets have trended upward, though their
past performance cant guarantee future
results. Yet for periods of months, and
even years, these same markets can
sputter and decline. So when you invest,
be aware of this volatility; if youre pre-
pared for it, you wont be shocked when
it happens, and you should be able to
better keep stress at bay.
Maintain realistic expectations. If
you think your
investments are
going to earn a
very high rate of
return, year after
year, you are more
than likely going
to be disappoint-
ed and you
could easily get
stressed out.
Youre much bet-
ter off, from a
stress standpoint,
not to expect eye-
popping results.
Diversify your
portfolio. If you
were only to own
one asset class,
such as growth
stocks, and that
particular seg-
ment took a big hit
during a market
drop, your whole
portfolio could
suffer, and it could
take years to
recover causing you no end of stress.
But if you spread your investment dol-
lars among a range of vehicles stocks,
bonds, government securities and so on
your portfolio has a better chance of
weathering the ups and downs of the
market. (Keep in mind, though, that
while diversification may help you
reduce the effects of volatility, it cant
prevent losses or guarantee profits.)
Think long term. If you only measure
your investment success by short-term
results, you can feel frustrated and
stressed. But when you stop to consider
your objectives, you may find that the
most important ones, such as a com-
fortable retirement, are all long-term in
nature. Consequently, it makes more
sense to measure the progress youre
making with your investments in peri-
ods of years, or even decades, rather
than days or months. Instead of fretting
over your monthly investment state-
ments, compare where you are today
versus where you were 10 or 15 years
ago. The results may well surprise and
help de-stress you.
Stress Awareness Month will come
and go. But by making the right moves,
you can help take some of the stress out
of investing for a long time to come.
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Focus Topic
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in Downtown Gaylord. He can be
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at phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com.
Edward Jones, its financial advisors
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Photo by Jim Akans
It was a wonderful winter for the Ice Tree situated in front of the Otsego County
Courthouse, resulting in a colossal sculpture of frozen water that is truly mammoth in both
size and even in appearance. While area residents and visitors have certainly enjoyed the
gradual build up of this downtown Gaylord icon this seasonmany also eagerly anticipate its
demise with the approaching warmth of spring.
Photo by Jim Akans
Brilliant blue and silver pinwheels will adorn the playground fence at the Head Start pro-
gram location on Livingston Boulevard in Gaylord throughout the month of April. Last
Thursday, March 28th, children excitedly took a morning break to place the pinwheels in the
fence. The pinwheels are a national symbol of child abuse prevention, and Thursdays event
was sponsored by the Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance. Sue Sumampow, Family
Coordinator for the program, states, The pinwheels are an eye-catching reminder that child-
hood is suppose to be a fun time of life, and help to promote awareness of childhood abuse
prevention during the Month of the Young Child.
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If your business reaches
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you should be at this event!
Thursday,
April 25, 2013
4 - 7 pm
The upcoming Business Expo will be held at the old Hometown Furniture Building next to Glen`s Market.
We will feature samples from local restaurants and door prize giveaways.
This event is designed to promote our local businesses to the general public, plus provide a great networking platform
with other local business people.
If you have not already registered, please consider taking advantage of this chance to let everyone
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by Izzy Lyman
This years 5 on 5 Dodgeball tournament
and fundraiser, which featured a record 45
teams and was held on March 23th, benefit-
ted needy youngsters in Central America.
The annual event - now in its ninth year -
took place at the North Central Michigan
College gymnasium and was organized by
Genesis Church. It attracted participants of
all ages, from middle school students to a
57-year-old, mainly from northern Michigan,
but from as far as Ann Arbor.
Dan Hasty, the student pastor of Genesis
and organizer of the event, estimated that
about $1500 was raised for Orphan Helpers,
a multi-denominational Christian non-profit
organization which ministers to orphaned,
abused, and incarcerated children in
Honduras and El Salvador. Hasty said that
participating in the lighthearted competition
with a serious purpose allows people to be
part of something bigger than themselves.
Norm Byers, Genesis Churchs lead pastor,
added: Its a value of our church to care for
the most vulnerable in society.
Its no small commitment to pull off this
event which brought in hundreds of people.
Pastor Byers said that it took 40 volunteers to
do everything from sell concessions to dis-
tribute flyers to work the crowd. Walmart
and B.C. Pizza were among the area busi-
nesses that donated the goodies presented to
the winning teams.
This year the Boys 2 Men team, of
Petoskey, were the 2013 champions of the
bracket-style tournament. The team of five
was awarded a large wrench - a nod to an
oft-quoted line (If you can dodge a wrench,
you can dodge a ball.) from the movie,
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.
Psalm 91, also of Petoskey, won the conso-
lation Toilet Bowl competition. Those five
players were given a gold-colored toilet seat.
Other participants in this years Dodgeball
tourney, with creative names and getups,
included: Zombie Tac Force, Chucking
Norris, and Rockn4 the Man.
For more information on Genesis Church,
which conducts services in Boyne City and
Petoskey, visit www.genesiswired.com.
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Medicaid Expansion is a Fiscally
Sound Decision
By Stephanie Riemer-Matuzak, CEO, Mercy Hospital
Grayling
To the Editor
Legislators in Michigan have an important decision to
make for patients, businesses, the local economy, and
Michigan's budget by expanding the Medicaid program,
they will make basic, cost-effective health care services
available to those who would otherwise go without.
With a belief that health care is a basic human right and
that expanding access to it is both a moral and practical
imperative, Trinity Health and Mercy Hospital Grayling
have long advocated that expanding access and coverage is
an essential element of health care transformation.
Republican and Democratic governors nationwide
Michigan included recognize that Medicaid expansion
will save state taxpayers and businesses money while pro-
viding health insurance and care to millions of uninsured
adults.
It is the right thing to do for patients. It's estimated that
expansion will provide insurance to 450,000 uninsured
adults in Michigan. According to a New England Journal of
Medicine study published in September 2012, state
Medicaid expansions to cover low-income adults were sig-
nificantly associated with improved health status and
reduced mortality.
It is the right thing to do for businesses and the local
economy. Healthy citizens have improved quality of life
and contribute more to the economy. Without Medicaid
expansion, Michigan will continue to see high numbers of
uninsured seeking uncompensated care, the cost of which
is shifted to businesses as well as to insured families who
end up paying more in health care premiums. Medicaid
expansion is also critical to the financial security of local
hospitals, which provide needed jobs and vital services to
the community.
Finally, it is the right thing to do for the state budget. As
the federal government will finance 100% of expansion
through 2016, and 90% in 2020 and thereafter, the financial
commitment of expansion to the state is minimal. In fact,
Michigan is expected to see about $1 billion in savings if
Medicaid is expanded enough to fund expansion for 20
years without using any state general funds.
Expansion is strongly supported by physicians, hospitals,
health plans, consumer groups, business groups, employ-
ers, and many others because it is a sound fiscal decision.
Trinity Health and Mercy Hospital Grayling support
Medicaid expansion because it will save money and save
lives.
We are part of a large and growing coalition
(www.ExpandMedicaid.com) working to win the Michigan
Legislatures approval of Medicaid expansion in the states
FY 2014 budget, which takes effect October 1. Please visit
our website and join us in urging the Legislature to pass
Medicaid expansion and save Michigan money and save
lives.
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OBrien Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Fresh Orange
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Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
Green Beans, Bread Stick
Plums
Tuesday, April 9
LUNCH:
Swedish Meatballs
Rice, Broccoli, Caulifower
Pineapple
DINNER:
Pork Chops
Sweet Potatoes,
Peas & Carrots
Honey Nut Apples
Wednesday, April 10
LUNCH:
Beef Tips & Noodles
Corn, Peas ,
Peaches
DINNER:
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes
w/ Gravy, Green Bean Casserole,
Cranberry Sauce
Mandarin Oranges
Lemon Bar
Friday, April 5
LUNCH:
Hamburger on a Bun
Lettuce, Tomato
Carrots, Broccoli
Banana
Thursday, April 11
LUNCH:
Shepards Pie
Caulifower
Banana
Brownie
DINNER:
BBQ Chicken Quarter
Baked Potato, Brussels Sprouts
Pears
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Monday, April 8
9:30 Grief Support
10am Quilting
12:30pm
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1pm Bridge
1:30pm Clogging
Tuesday, April 9
10am Bible Study
10am Zumba Gold
11am Walking
Group @ Ramada
1pm Euchre
4-5pm Blood Presure/
Sugar Checks
Wednesday, April 10
9:30-10:30am
Commodities
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10am Line Dancing
1pm Pool Ball in Hand
1pm Wii Bowling
1pm Mahjong
6pm Concert by
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Banjo Picker
Thursday, April 11
10am Crafting
10am Pokeno
11am Golden
Toners Class
1pm Uno Attack
1pm Unlucky 7s
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12pm Frederic/
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Tuesday, ApriI 16th @ 9am
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!cker`, on Wednesday, AprI 1OIh
aI Gpm aI Ihe Crawford CounIy
Commsson on Agng and 8enor
CenIer. Ths concerI wII be a
happy, cIean, hgh-sprIed bIue-
grass, oId counIry, foIk and wesI-
ern swng. arry, aIong wIh hs
daughIer and son, has performed
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nsIrumenIaIs. The 8enor CenIer s Io-
caIed aI 8O8 LawndaIe 8IreeI n CrayIng.
There wII be no charge or regsIraIon
for Ihs IK evenI, buI donaIons are ap-
precaIed. Ior more nformaIon caII
(D8D) 848-7128.
wednesday, Apr|| 10th at pm
a| ||e CraWlord Cour|] Corr||or or A|r ard Ser|or Cer|er
The Crawford CounIy
Commsson on Agng &
8enor CenIer (COA) s
parInerng wIh Ihe Mch-
gan 8IaIe UnversIy xIen-
son Offce Io provde a
sx-week !ATH Workshop
on Chronc !an Manage-
menI. !ATH sIands for !er-
sonaI AcIon Toward
HeaIIh and was deveIoped
and IesIed by 8Ianford Un-
versIy. The workshop se-
res, facIIaIed by Lnda
Cronk from Ihe M8U xIen-
son offce, wII be heId on
Wednesdays from 1:OO-
8:8Opm each week, sIarIng
May 8Ih aI Ihe evereaux
MemoraI Lbrary aI 2O1
!Ium 8IreeI n CrayIng.
The cIass s free, buI cIass
sze s ImIed, so regsIra-
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ng Ihe COA by phone or by
sIoppng n aI 8O8 LawndaIe
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ouI abouI mprovng Ihe
quaIIy of your Ife as you
manage chronc pan. Ior
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arrangemenI and how Io
make corsages. o reg-
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Monday, AprI 15Ih aI
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CenIer, whch s IocaIed
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CrayIng. Ths IK
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Substances
By Debbie Johnson
Danger may be lurking in your home. In fact, millions of
homes have some kind of environmental hazard lurking inside
them ranging from minor allergens to carcinogens. If one or
more family members are exhibiting the slightest of recurring
symptoms, your house should be tested.
The American Lung Association (ALA) reports that those who
are most susceptible to hazardous substances in the home are
the ones who spend the most time at home: children, pregnant
women, the elderly and people with lung disease. The ALA fur-
ther warns that most contaminating substances give no warning
of their presence and produce vague symptoms that are hard to
pin down to a specific cause.
Over the years, several indoor air pollutants have been identi-
fied and tests have been established that allow residents to test
their own homes for these dangerous substances. Check with
your local health department to test for such substances. Also, if
youve been subject to any of the symptoms described below,
see your family physician.
Below is a list of many common home pollutants:
Molds: Found in soil, on dead plants and on food, there are
over 250,000 types of molds. Mold is often identified as a white
or colored furry fungus on surfaces. Health problems that have
been associated with mold are allergies, a chronic cold, con-
junctivitis, asthma, sneezing attacks, exacerbated eczema, red
eyes, and shortness of breath. Possible sources of mold include
wallpaper, glue, books, leather objects, food and wooden
objects. Mold grows best in poorly ventilated areas.
Pesticides: Domestic pesticides are used in products aimed
at ridding the home of a variety of pests. Other possible sources
of domestic pesticides are wood surfaces that have been treated
with modern wood preservatives and carpets treated with pesti-
cides. Some pesticides can damage the central nervous system.
For not-so-serious pest problems, non-toxic detergents or
mechanical controls are a better choice than pesticides.
Ozone: This is found in summertime smog and in polluted
outdoor air. However, it can also be a problem inside the house.
Some sources of ozone are ultraviolet lamps, laser printers and
photocopiers. Overexposure to high levels of ozone can cause
damage to the immune system and have adverse effects on lung
function, especially during physical exertion.
Organic solvents: This term describes a wide range of
potentially volatile substances. Once the odor is inhaled, it is
spread through the lungs and nervous system. Exposure to
these solvents may cause allergies, headaches, migraines, sleep-
ing disorders, dizziness, shortness of breath, bronchitis, cough-
ing and eczema. Possible sources of exposure to organic sol-
vents are open fires, tobacco smoke, exhaust fumes, turpentine,
paint and coatings, bath salts, bubble bath, correction fluid and
nail polish remover.
Dust mites: Incredibly, these tiny arachnids are found in
every bed. They attach themselves to dust, freely move around
the house and are easily inhaled. Once inhaled, allergens pene-
trate the mucous membranes. Possible adverse health effects
include a constant cold, conjunctivitis, asthma, sneezing
attacks, reddened eyes and shortness of breath. Dust mites can
be found in mattresses, upholstered furniture and pillows. If it is
determined that exposure to dust mites are the cause of health
problems, you should thoroughly clean and remove dust traps
and frequently wash and change bed linens.
Formaldehyde: This colorless gas has a pungent smell and is
a carcinogen. Exposure to formaldehyde provokes allergic sensi-
tization and irritates mucous membranes. There is often a gen-
eral feeling of ill health and airway disorders. To diminish the
effects, remove all furniture containing formaldehyde and use
formaldehyde-free disinfectants, varnishes, textiles and cosmet-
ics. Wash textiles and materials before using them.
Formaldehyde is found in chipboard, furniture, soft fiberboard,
foams for door frame attachments, cavity and roof insulation,
floor adhesives, carpets, parquet floor sealing and tobacco
smoke.
Tobacco smoke: With about 5,000 different chemicals, this
pollutant can cause substantial health problems. The smoke is
carcinogenic and has one hundred times the concentration for
passive smokers. It can also cause vascular diseases, airway dis-
orders, allergies, and osteoporosis.
Radon gas: This radioactive substance is given off when soil
or rock, with trace amounts of uranium or radium, decay. The
gas seeps into a home through cracks in the foundation floor
and walls, drains, sump pumps, joints and other openings. The
United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates that
one out of every fifteen homes has been contaminated with
radon. The gas is responsible for thousands of deaths each year
and is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. A state-certified
or EPA qualified contractor can be hired to test for the gas.
Home testing kits are also available.
Carbon monoxide: This poisonous gas can kill easily.
Because it is a colorless, odorless gas, its presence isnt always
noticeable. It can cause fatigue, headache, confusion, nausea
and dizziness. An alarm, simi-
lar to a smoke alarm, can be
purchased and plugged into
an electrical outlet. If levels
are too high, the alarm goes
off.
Asbestos: A known car-
cinogen, this substance can be
found in older homes. Check
with your local health depart-
ment for tests and removal
procedures, as well as for the
proper treatment for those
who have come in contact
with it.
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