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By Jessica Boyce
If youre looking for some holiday cheer, look no further than the Downtown
Petoskey Holiday Open House. This Friday, December 5th from 6:00 9:00 pm
you can find music, food, and holiday displays in all of the downtown stores.
No holiday celebration would be complete without Santa Claus, and he
starts off the celebration by lighting the tree in Pennsylvania Park and listening
to childrens Christmas wishes. Kids can find him in the gazebo after the tree
lighting and tell him exactly what they want this Christmas season. There will
also be some carols sang by the Little Travers Civic Theater and the winners of
the Treasure Downtown Contest and the Holiday Window Contest will be
announced.
The streets will be closed and everyone will have the chance to visit all of the
downtown shops, listen to some carolers, and get to hear the Petoskey High
School Steel Drum Band. There will also be food including soup and grilled
brats. You can contact Kate Manthei, Downtown Promotions Coordinator, at
(231) 348-0388 if you have any questions. Dont miss out on the holiday celebration in downtown Petoskey.
The Annual Downtown Petoskey Holiday Open House is here this Friday,
December 5th. Visit downtown for the tree lighting, holiday displays,
carolers, and more.
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in Cheboygan you can participate in their Cheboygan
Hospitality Night. This is
something that happens
every year in Cheboygan
with sales and live music in
all of downtown. The event
lasts from 4:00 8:00 pm on
December 4th.
For the Hospitality Night,
many of the downtown
retailers in Cheboygan are
having specials and some
will even have live music. It
is up to each store what they
will be doing, but you can
stop in and see what everyone has going on. There will
also be an appearance by
the Downtown Mystery Elf.
Theres no telling when or
where she will show up
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The Goodales will have their Christmas Village set up this Sunday, December 7th complete with model
trains for their Christmas Train Open House.
By Jessica Boyce
The Goodale family is holding their
Christmas Train Open House again this
year on Sunday, December 7th from noon
4:00 pm. During the Open House, they will
be collecting food or cash donations for the

Crawford County Community Christian
Help Center.
Loren Goodale is the owner of Goodales
Bakery and has been setting up his trains in
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Most Unique Holiday Event in the Midwest

What many have proclaimed as the
most unique Christmas Season event
in the entire Midwest can be found
every December right here in the heart
of Northern Lower Michigan. Each
year, during the month of December,
Wellington Farm near Grayling presents The Farm By Lantern Light.
Others have called it the greatest family outing for the Holliday Season.
The Farm By Lantern Light is a
play based upon the story, A Place
Called Wellington which tells of a
actual event that took place in the
community of Wellington many years
ago. The play is set in the farm community of Wellington during the Great
Depression, more specifically,
December of 1932. The evening event
is a combination of a sleigh ride, a
Goodales
stage play and a visit to the 60-acre living history farm. Especially for the
event, trails throughout the central
portion of the park are lit with
kerosene barn lanterns.
This years cast of 18 will present the
show up to seven times each evening
with a new show beginning every 20
minutes. Do to the nature of the production reservations are an absolute
must. Reservations can be made be
calling 989 348 5187 or email to welfar32@gmail.com. In either case, be
sure to leave a call back number.
Wellington Farm is a 60-acre living
history museum located 8 miles
southwest of Grayling on Military
Road. The complex is operated by
Wellington Farm Park, Inc., a 5013
non profit corporation.
.and now they got me makin these jerky parts for that dad blamed busted up organ. I gotta good notion to
quit! says John Schram, the Wellington Blacksmith play by Ron Rakoczy of Grayling in this years production
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his Christmas Village for about 8-10 years

now. His collection of model trains includes
80 locomotives, 800 cars, and numerous
cabooses. They will have 2-3 trains running
at a time through their large Christmas village with over 300 houses. The trains will be
set up at the Goodale home in Grayling.
All cash and food donations will go to the
Crawford County Community Christian
Help Center which is a food pantry in
Grayling that serves the residents in

Crawford County. Their office hours are
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00
am 3:00 pm. You can always call them at
(989) 348-6046 if you are in need of assistance. If you would like to donate, but cant
make it to the Christmas Train Open House,
you can drop off donations at their office on
Huron Street during their business hours.
Dont miss out on this wonderful event that
anyone in the family will
love to see. You will also be
helping someone in need
with your food or cash donation.
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Annual Christmas Collage
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By Jim Akans
It is a magical time of the year. There is no better way to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season than through the sounds of beautiful live holiday music at the annual Christmas Collage concert to be held next Saturday evening, December
13th, at the Gornick Auditorium in Gaylord.
Sponsored and organized by the Gaylord Area
Council for the Arts (GACA), this years concert will
offer attendees a round-robin of performances by
The Gaylord Community Band, the Gaylord
Community Orchestra, the Youth Orchestra,
Gaylord High School Chamber Singers, The
Michigan Northern Lights, and an Orchestra
String Quartet featuring soloist Stacey Rosin.
But thats not all. The festive sounds of the season will greet attendees to the show next Saturday
as the Alpine Bells perform in the lobby of
Gornick Auditorium prior to the start of the event.
Following the event, take home some holiday
treats as the Otsego County Historical Society will
be holding a bake sale in the lobby directly following the Christmas Collage Concert.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy such a wide
range of talented area musicians in a single performance setting. The wonderful variety of musical styles, genres and formats, from rich vocal harmonies to intricate orchestra and band pieces, the
stage is set for a very memorable holiday concert experience.
A Christmas Collage performances will begin
at 7:30 pm on December 13th, and the concert is
anticipated to sell out. Tickets, which remain just
$5 per person, may be purchase at Saturn
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Next Saturday evening, December 13th, A Christmas Collage concert, sponsored by the Gaylord Area
Council for the Arts will be held at Gornick Auditorium at the Gaylord High School starting at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are available for $5 per person at Saturn Booksellers and at the Arts Center in downtown Gaylord.
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Booksellers and the Community Arts Center in

downtown Gaylord.
Dont miss the opportunity to attend this
unique holiday musical evening at Gornick

Auditorium. For further information, visit the
GACA website at www.garlordarts.org.
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Switchback Irish Christmas

what set Switchback apart from other perThe Cheboygan Opera House is proud to
formers. FitzGerald and McCormick are
bring back Switchback, the award-winning
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day concert will be held at the Opera House
like they are playing to them individually.
on Friday, December 12 at 7:30pm.
Tickets for reserved seating are $15 and
Our show will present a variety of your
may be obtained at The Opera House Box
favorite Christmas songs, Irish reels, hornOffice, Tuesday through Friday, 9:30am to
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Jim Akans to exit position at Otsego County United

Way to resume journalism career
Effective early December, Otsego County
United Way executive director Jim Akans will
leave his position at that organization to
resume his former career in journalism.
I have greatly enjoyed the time I have
spent leading the United Way through the
many challenges non-profit organizations
are facing today, notes Akans. Over the
past year and a half we have assembled an
outstanding team, established a new focus
for pursuing the mission of our local United
Way, and have worked hard at helping to
improve so very many lives right here in
Otsego County.
Prior to joining the Otsego County United
Way in August of 2013, Akans spent over 20
years as a journalist in the magazine and
newspaper industries. He is also the executive director for the Otsego County Historical
Society and manages the operations of the

downtown historical museum, and he is a
singer/songwriter who plays acoustic guitar
at several area venues.
While I have certainly enjoyed my time as
executive director for the United Way, he
relates, my true calling has always been
writing. With Keith Moore, Judy Koronka
and Roxann Morin now on board we have a
terrific team in place at the United Way. We
have all worked very hard to establish priorities that will lead this organization along a
path to make significant community impact
in the coming months and years. Its time to
let this team move the United Way forward
and for me to get back to my core interests
and passions.
The Otsego County United Way has established a 2015 campaign goal of $200,000
Boyne Falls schools receives

$500 grant through Boyne
Falls EZ Mart/Exxon
the highest goal the organization has set in

over five years. Last year the United Way
achieved 95-percent of their 2014 campaign
goal of $185,000.
The support and generosity of the Otsego
County community is extraordinary, Akans
affirms. The United Way is a vital organization and the people of this community recognize our essential role in assisting those in
need, connecting volunteers with community programs, and assisting in funding critical
non-profit programs in the county. The contributions we receive from individuals and
business donors are what make it all possible.
For information about the Otsego County
United Way, or to obtain a 2015 campaign
pledge card, call (989) 732-8929 or email
info@otsegounitedway.org
Odawa Casinos Play for

Pink breast cancer awareness
program results in $23,086 in
donations to two area charities
By Jim Akans
Photo by Jim Akans

On Monday, December 1st, Boyne Falls
schools received a 2014 Education Alliance
Grant in the amount of $500 through
Boyne Falls EZ Mart/Blarney Castle/Exxon
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Throughout the month of October,

Odawa Casino in Petoskey held a special
promotion that encouraged employees and
casino guests to make donations to be utilized to promote breast cancer awareness
and provide services for breast cancer victims. On Monday, December 1st, Odawa
presented two area charities; McLaren
Northern Michigan Hospitals Kathleen
Jontz Breast Health Fund and Charlevoix
Area Hospitals Circle of Strength, each with
a check for $11,543.
At a press conference on Monday, Odawa
General Manager Eric McLester noted that
the casino originally set the donation goal
at $5,000 but after that amount was raised
in the first week the goal was revised to
$10,000. Even that goal was surpassed by
over 100 percent and funds raised through
the program totaled over $23,000.
Dave Zechman, McLaren president and
CEO noted, This is a wonderful example
of one of our largest employers participating to promote health in our community.
Throughout October, which is national
Breast Cancer Awareness month, guests at

the casino had the opportunity to earn
points for donations, to purchase specific
items at the gift shop for donations, play in
the Go Pink poker tournament, or contribute by utilizing the dinner buffet on
Monday and Tuesday evenings. Odawa
team members were able to contribute by
purchasing a Play for Pink t-shirt, donating
spare change or purchasing raffle tickets.
Huron Distributors also contributed funds
to the program from proceeds from specific beverages that were purchased during
the month.
The Kathleen Jontz Breast Health fund
provides mammograms and diagnostic
services for uninsured or underinsured
women and promotes breast health education. The Circle of Strength program provides emotional and educational support
along with financial assistance for mammograms, diagnostics and treatment
expenses for those in need.
For additional information about breast
cancer awareness, please visit the
American Cancer Society web site at
www.cancer.org/fightbreastcancer.
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On Monday, December 1st, Odawa presented two area charities; McLaren Northern Michigan
Hospitals Kathleen Jontz Breast Health Fund and Charlevoix Area Hospitals Circle of Strength,
each with a check for $11,543. Pictured from left; Moon Seagren (McLaren chief development
officer), Bea Law (Odawa Casino), Eric McLester (Odawa general manager), Dave Zechman
(McLaren president and CEO), Roger Boron (Odawa CFO), Gay Pung (Charlevoix Hospital Circle
of Strength) and Kim Stevens (Charlevoix Hospital Circle of Strength). PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
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By Jim Akans
In 1984, the Challenge Mountain 501 (c)
(3) non-profit organization was founded to
raise funds to develop an adaptive ski program to allow physically and mentally challenged 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 clothing 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.
The Boyne City store is open Monday
through Saturday from 9:30 am until 5:30
pm, and the Petoskey store is open Tuesday
through Saturday from 9:30 am until 5:30
pm. For additional information about
Challenge Mountain, please call (231) 5826966 or visit www.cmski.org.
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 mission. COURTESY PHOTO.
REALTORS Ring the Bell for the Community
Gaylord, MI - In response to the nationwide call

for support, REALTORS from the area, along
with thousands of REALTORS from around the

nation, will brave the cold to Ring the Bell on
Friday, December 5th, 2014 at the Walmart here in

Gaylord from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Realtor Ring day is a day when real estate professionals across the country unite to staff as
many Salvation Army kettles as possible in their
local communities
This year, thousands of real estate professionals
will all be ringing on Friday, Dec. 5.
The event gives real estate professionals an
opportunity to support a cause that is dear to
them: housing stated Jeannie Rizzardi, the
Association Executive of the Water Wonderland
Board of REALTOR, who helped put together the
volunteers for the Gaylord area.
The dollars raised at each kettle stay in the local
community and fund Salvation Army programs
such as housing, food, rehabilitation and youth
activities.
REALTOR Ring Day is an annual event that
brings thousands of realtors to red kettles all over
the country to collect donations that support local
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according to local health officials. The Health Department
of Northwest Michigan is currently investigating possible
cases of pertussis in Antrim and Otsego Counties.
With so much attention focused on vaccination for
infants and children, its important for adults to remember
that they must also be immunized against pertussis with
the Tdap vaccine, according to Joshua Meyerson, M.D.,
Medical Director for the Health Department. Tdap provides
immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.
Its essential for all adults to have their Tdap vaccinations, and especially for those who may come into contact
with infants and children, Meyerson said. If youve never
had the Tdap vaccine, or if youre unsure, now is the time to
contact your physician or the Health Department to get
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their Tdap vaccination when they get their annual flu vaccine, which is still available through the Health Department
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LOCAL NEWS
Parade of Lights in Cheboygan

By Jessica Boyce
Join in on the fun in downtown
Cheboygan this Saturday and see their
Annual Parade of Lights. The festivities last
from 6:00 7:30 pm this Saturday,
December 6th.
For the parade, there will be different
businesses and organizations that have
decorated their vehicles and floats with as
many lights as possible. The parade itself
takes the same route as the 4th of July
Parade, so it will start at the County
Building and make its way down Main
Street to the Eagles with Santa stopping at
Festival Square.
Make your way to downtown Cheboygan
this Saturday to see this wonderful sight
that will get you in the holiday spirit if you
arent already. If you have any questions,
you can call the Chamber of Commerce at
(231) 627-7183.
Celebrate the holidays with the Parade of Lights in downtown Cheboygan this Saturday, December 6th.
Light Up Mancelona
By Jessica Boyce
December is here and Christmas will
be here before we know it. You can get
in the holiday spirit by joining the
Village of Mancelona for their Christmas
celebration Light Up Mancelona.
Starting at 6:30 pm on Saturday,
December 6th there will be a church
choir singing Christmas carols with the
lighting of Triangle Park at 7:00 pm.
After the lighting, there will be singing
of Silent Night.
After the lighting ceremony for the

park, there will be an auction that will
take place. Organizations and groups
have donated decorated, lit Christmas
trees for the Pathway of Peace. These
trees will be auctioned at the end of the
celebration. All of the proceeds go back
to the village so they can continue to
hold events like this one. Santa Claus
will also make an appearance at the end
of the evening.
The lighting of a Christmas tree has
been a national tradition since 1923
when President Coolidge lit the 48 foot

fir tree in front of the White House. The
56 trees that surround the National
Christmas Tree represent every state,
territory, and the District of Columbia
and are known as the Pathway of
Peace. It is not only a national, but also
a local tradition to hold these tree lighting ceremonies. You can participate in
Light Up Mancelona and light up all of
Triangle Park. If you have any questions,
you can call Sandra Bockhorst at 231676-1214.
Get ready to Light Up Mancelona this

Saturday, December 6th.
C.S. Lewis Festival receives People Fund grant

C.S. Lewis Festival, Inc. has received a
$1,000 grant from The Great Lakes Energy
People Fund. The grant will be used to purchase books as part of the C.S. Lewis Festival
Writers Workshop. The Writers Workshop
was the final event of the 12th annual C.S.
Lewis Festival that featured area students.
The event included third, fourth and fifth
grade students who participated in the afterschool C.S. Lewis Festival Writers Workshop
led by Martha Radcliffe, retired Petoskey
Schools fifth-grade teacher. Radcliffe
remarked, Students have been reading
selections from C.S. Lewis The Lion, The
Witch and The Wardrobe, then wrote on a
specific prompt using their imagination or
personal experience. Each student had assistance editing their works from an adult editor and mentor throughout the month-long
afterschool program.
Suzanne Shumway, professor of English at

North Central Michigan College and Sarah
Arthur, best-selling author and speaker, and
organizers of Petoskeys C.S. Lewis Festival,
created the writing workshop for use by local
students in grades five through 10. It presents students with writing prompts inspired
by British author C.S. Lewis perennially popular Chronicles of Narnia series. Assisting
with the program were, all area elementary
school principals, National Honors Society
members, Sammi Lorusso, Emily Kurburski
and Kinsley Williams and AmeriCorps volunteer Karen Alberts.
John Scholten, Superintendent of Petoskey
Public Schools, remarked recently, The C.S.
Lewis Writing Workshop has provided opportunities to reinforce writing and speaking
skills in a manner that would not be possible
without the collaborative of the schools and
the festival. The experience covers four key
stages of the writing
process: prewriting, drafting, revision, and editing.
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reading aloud in class. Though public speaking is not a requirement of the students regular curriculum, the reading at this community-wide event by each student and the
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LOCAL NEWS
GAYLORD
Bear Basketball Signup 3rd 6th Grade
Friday, December 5 is the
Final day to sign up for Bear
Basketball.
Registration
forms are available at the
Otsego County Community
Center
or
on-line
at
www.BearBasketball.org.
Registration cost for 3rd 6th
grade is just $15 per player
and includes a player shirt.
Teams will be assigned soon.
Team practice begins in
December at the Community
Center. Registrations must be
in before the team draft.
Leagues for 3rd 6th grade
begin in January.
GAYLORD
Shop with a cop
fundraiser
Feeny Chrysler, Dodge Jeep,
Ram is working to raise
$1,200 for Shop with a Cop.
This is a great community
event that allows area youth
to team up with the local
police and they go shopping
for food and gifts at Walmart
of Gaylord for the holiday
season. To help support the
shop with a cop event stop
into
Feeny
at
1001
Mankowski Rd.
GAYLORD
Educational breakfast
Otsego County Commission
on
Aging
(OCCOA)
the
next
announces
Educational Breakfast Series
meeting will be held on
Thursday, December 4 at
9AM at the University Center,
80 Livingston Blvd. The topic
for this month's meeting is
Hear Health, - Facts,
Treatment and Prevention. A
suggested donation of $5.00
is collected at the door.
Please make a reservation by
calling the OCCOA Special
Events
Coordinator,
Michelle, at 989-748-4068 or
michelle@occoaonline.org.
GAYLORD
Benefit Concert
Christian band ONLY9AM is
holding their 9th annual
Christmas benefit concert for
the New Life Pregnancy
Center Resource Center this
year on Dec. 4, at 6:30 pm at
CrossPoint Church, 1499 M32 East. Join us for a free
night of family fun and festive music that is sure to get
you in the Christmas spirit.
They will be joined by special
guest artist Kevin Cleary and
a special drama presentation. Featuring Christmas
favorites like "Carol of the
Bells," "Angel of the Year,"
and a "Frozen" medley, it
promises to be a great concert. Doors open at 6pm, and
refreshments will be served
afterwards!
CHEBOYGAN
Downtown hospitality
night
Downtown businesses will
offer special discounts and
holiday
goodies
on
December 4 from 4-8pm.
Watch for downtown mystery
elf wandering around town
handing out special surprise
gifts.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Christmas songbooks
If your group or organization
would like extra copies of the
Christmas Traditions songbooks for Christmas caroling,
contact our office. They are
free of charge and contain
words and music to lots of
favorite Christmas carols.
Contact the Weekly Choice
office at 989-732-8160 or email
us
at
Office@WeeklyChoice.com.
GAYLORD
Extreevaganza
The
Otsego
County
Foundation
Community
hosts
their
annual
Extreevaganza
annual
fundraiser December 5 at
Treetops Resort. Raffles, live
auction, silent auction, live
music and more. Tickets are
$65 person. To order tickets
call 989.731.0597 or order online at www.otsegofoundation.org.
PETOSKEY
Holiday open house
Join the merchants of
Downtown Petoskey for the
Holiday Open House, the
region's premier holiday season event! Held the first
in
December,
Friday
December 5 from 6 to 9 pm,
the Holiday Open House
begins with an appearance
by Santa Claus, who flies in to
town to light the giant
Christmas
tree
in
Pennsylvania Park!
GRAYLING
Art & Uncorked
Paint! Drink Wine! Have Fun!
December Classes at the
AuSable Artisan Village Art
Gallery: Dec. 5th from 6-8pm
- Wine Glass Painting with
Connie Sutika. Dec. 13th
from 6-8pm - Holiday Pottery
Painting with Ruth Hankins.
Dec. 20th from 6-8pm Holiday Pallet Wood Sign
Painting
with
Terry
Dickinson. Dec. 27th from 68pm - Winter Canvas
Painting
with
Terry
Dickinson. Offering 2 - 3
hour classes $35/person.
Schedule a Private Party for
$35 per person. To schedule
your private party or sign up
for classes call 517-980-1177
or
email
AAVArtUncorked@gmail.co
m or go to www.aavart.org.
PETOSKEY
Holiday Open House
Dec 5, Merchants open their
doors to offer warm holiday
greetings. The streets are
filled with merry entertainment by carolers and the
Petoskey High School Steel
Drum Band. And don't forget
to visit the bean pots and
enjoy a cup of soup made by
the Petoskey Snowmobile
Club. Come downtown to the
Petoskey Holiday Open
House and enjoy the smiling
faces and Christmas fun with
your family on this evening
that is a holiday tradition
held the first Friday in
December every year.
MIO FAMILY
DENTISTRY
James S. Mangutz, D.D.S.
(989) 826-6262
HARBOR SPRINGS
Merchants Open
House
Dec 6, The most anticipated
event of the year is the
Annual Downtown Merchant
Holiday Open House. Enjoy a
fun-filled day of shopping
and an unforgettable evening
of special music including
the Petoskey Steel Drum
band, hot and cold refreshments, yummy holiday treats
and hors doevres. Main
Street will be closed to allow
the community to stroll in
between stores and enjoy a
relaxing evening of tradition.
GAYLORD
Hoop shoot
The Gaylord Elks Lodge will
be sponsoring the Elks
National Hoop Shoot Free
Throw Program. It will be
held December 6 at the
Otsego County Community
Center. The Hoop Shoot is a
free throw contest for boys
and girls ages 8 to 13, and is
free to contestants. One boy
and one girl from each agegroup will advance through
local, district, state, regional
and national competitions.
Do you have a son, daughter,
granddaughter or grandson
that would be interested in
competing? Forms are available to register at the Elks
Lodge, or by calling Bob
Hook at 989-731-2617 or
Doug Rohraff at 989-7326032.
GRAYLING
Childrens Christmas
Breakfast
Saturday, December 6th from
9-11am at Grayling Eagles
Club - Children ages 12 and
under. Santa will be there
and all children will receive a
gift. Decorate Christmas
Cookies, Gift Basket Raffle,
Breakfast is free to all children and $5.00 per adult.
Must be a member to sign up
your child or grandchild.
Signup sheet will be in the
social room until November
29th (No Late sign ups as we
need to purchase gifts for the
children sorry no exceptions).
Middle School. Thanks to

OWLS and the others who
provide that great location.
Who knows if we'll have
much snow or if it'll be mostly bare ground. But any day is
a good day to be on the trail!
So dress for whatever is right
on Saturday, bring a water
bottle, and come join us! As
usual, parents you are with
your own children for the
event. No charge. We'll lead a
few activities and you are free
to explore on your own as
you wish. As many of you
know, the trails at the
Learning Site connect with
the Aspen Park trails. And the
elk park (reindeer park?) is
nearby too. See information
on the Kids Outdoors Otsego
Facebook 'group' page and
the "Event" on that site for
more specifics and any
updates.
MICHIGAN
2014 Open Enrollment
of Medicare
The
Annual
Open
Enrollment
period
for
Medicare beneficiaries will
continue through December
7th. It is important for every
Medicare recipient to review
his/her coverage and be certain that the plan you have
for 2015 is the best plan for
you.
CHEBOYGAN
Parade of lights
Join us for the Chamber's
Annual Parade of Lights.
Santa will be making his way
through downtown starting
at the County Building and
making his was to Festival
Square where he will light up
the town for the Holiday
Season! Parade of Lights
December 6th at 6pm!
GRAYLING
Goodales Christmas
Train Open House
Sunday, December 7th from
Noon - 4pm at the Goodale
familys home - They will collect food or cash donations
for the Crawford County
Community Christian Help
Center. It a great family activity!
MACKINAW CITY
Christmas in
Mackinaw
PETOSKEY
Breakfast for
Champions
Mackinaw area Historical

Society hosts Christmas in
Mackinaw
Saturday,
December 6, 1pm to 4pm at
Heritage
Village
and
McGulpin Point Lighthouse.
A family fun filled event.
Santa will be at the lighthouse 1 - 2:45pm. Childrens
crafts at Freedom School 1 2:45pm. Sleigh rides between
Heritage
Village
and
McGulpin Point Lighthouse.
The local Childrens Chorale
will perform at 3pm at
Heritage Chapel. Free!
Join us for the 23nd Annual

Breakfast for Champions
Awards Ceremony as we celebrate "It's a Wonderful Life in
Petoskey"
on
Tuesday,
December 9 in Ovation Hall
at the Odawa Casino Resort.
GAYLORD
Family hike
Our next family hike and
explore event will be this
Saturday December 6 from
10 am to noon. We'll be at the
Otsego
Environmental
Learning Site behind Gaylord
HARBOR SPRINGS
Audubon meeting
Call PRAS President, Darrell

Lawson for more information 231-330-4572.
snorthwest.org/ptactraining.
PETOSKEY
Decembers Gifts
GAYLORD
Soup supper
The Holiday season brings a

variety of wondrous things to
do and see. While youre here,
be sure to check out these
special performances and
events, too.
December 11, 14, 15,
Madrigals at Staffords Perry
Hotel in Petoskey
December 18-19, Handels
Messiah at St. Francis Xavier
Church in Petoskey
December 20, Winter Solstice
Show at Emmet County
Community
Center
in
Petoskey
December 27, Winter Open
House at the Harbor Springs
History Museum
Trinity Lutheran Church,

1354 S. Otsego Ave. will be
offering free soup suppers on
Wednesdays during Advent
December 3, 10, & 17. A different soup will be served
each Wednesday. All are welcome. It will be served from
5:30 6:30pm, prior to
Trinitys Advent service,
which is at 7pm. Please feel
free to stay for the worship
service, also.
GAYLORD
Holiday Business
after Hours
December 10. Sponsored by
First Merit Bank; 5-8pm (cost
$10 for Chamber Members /
$15 for not-yet members)
hosted by Otsego Club &
Resort.
CHEBOYGAN
Good morning
Cheboygan
Join the Cheboygan Area
Chamber of Commerce
Members and others at the
Citizens National Bank
Friday, Dec. 12 from 7:309am for Good Morning
Cheboygan. Stop in for a delicious breakfast, door prizes,
a 50/50 drawing, networking,
and more! This event is open
to the public. Admission is $5
for Chamber members and
$7 for not yet members. For
more information, contact
the Chamber at 231-6277183.
PETOSKEY
Business class
Businesses can learn about
to
Federal
Responding
Government Solicitations at
a class December 11 in
Petoskey. The class will run
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
in room 536 of the Student
Community
Resource
Building at North Central
Michigan College (NCMC).
The class is part of the
Doing Business with the
Government Series, and is
being
offered
by
the
Northwest
Michigan
Procurement
Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC) in
partnership with NCMC. In
the class businesses will look
at what factors they should
consider before bidding, how
the government evaluates
offers, tips for responding to
a request for proposal (RFP),
and more. There is no charge
to attend the class, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required at: networksnorthwest.org/ptactraining. For more information about the class contact
Deb Donovan at: ddonovan@networksnorthwest.org
or 231-929-5076. More information and a schedule of
other classes offered by the
PTAC available at: network-
GAYLORD
Benefit dinner
Join the staff of Feeny Motors
for a benefit spaghetti dinner
for Kris Martenson on Dec.
13, 5-8pm at Gaylord Bowling
Center. Dinner is $5 a person
or $20 for a family of 4-8 people, children 2 and under
free. Or $25 a person includes
all you can eat spaghetti,
bowling and shoes. Kris is
battling cancer. Come out
and enjoy the evening and
support Kris.
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communications needs, contact Jamie
Rhein at (989) 748-9802 or email
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Call us to schedule an appointment at
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December 4, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
Study Finds Independent

Businesses Deliver Bigger Economic Benefit
Choosing a locally owned store
generates almost four times as much
economic benefit for the surrounding region as shopping at a chain, a
new study has concluded. The analysis also found that eating at a local
restaurant produces more than twice
the local economic impact of dining
at a chain restaurant.
The research firm Civic Economics
analyzed data from fifteen independent retailers and seven independent
restaurants, all located in Salt Lake
City, and compared their impact on
the local economy with four chain
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more on local labor. They also procure more goods for resale locally
and rely much more heavily on local
providers 0for services like accounting and printing. This means that
much of the money a customer
spends at a local store or restaurant
is re-spent within the local economy,
supporting other businesses and
jobs.
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retail stores (Barnes & Noble, Home

Depot, Office Max, and Target) and
three national restaurant chains
(Darden, McDonalds, and P.F.
Changs).
The study found that the local
retailers return an average of 52 percent of their revenue to the local
economy, compared with just 14 percent for the chain retailers. Similarly,
the local restaurants re-circulate an
average of 79 percent of their revenue locally, compared to 30 percent
for the chain eateries.
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December 13th - A Christmas Collage
Concert 7:30pm Gornick Auditorium
Tickets $5 Tickets available at the Arts Center
& Saturn Booksellers starting November 21st
Phone: 989-732-3242 www.gaylordarts.org
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are available at the Arts Center, 125 E. Main Street, Gaylord
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December 4, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
GRAYLING
Adopt-A-Family
Seeking sponsorships for
Christmas Adopt-A-Family
Program. The Crawford
County
Department
of
Human
Services
2014
Christmas Adopt a Family
Program is underway! We are
currently seeking Sponsorsindividuals, businesses, and
organizations interested in
adopting a family or individual in need this holiday season. The Christmas Adopt a
Family Program provides
food and gifts for Crawford
County families and individuals in need during the holiday season. Without this program, many low-income residents and families of
Crawford County would go
without Christmas dinner
and gifts for their children. In
addition, we add Crawford
County Foster Children to
our list and seek one to two
gift items for these disadvantaged children each year.
Many individuals are under
the misconception that foster children are adequately
provided for financially, however such is not the case.
Foster
families
merely
receive an additional $25 per
foster child each year for
Christmas.
Donations,
Sponsors, and volunteers are
paramount to ensuring the
success of our Christmas
program. We work closely
with the Crawford County
Christian Help Center as well
as other agencies to prevent
overlapping of holiday programs as well as to best serve
Crawford County families
and community members in
need. In 2013, 41 families, 10
seniors, and 27 foster children were adopted and provided with food, gifts, and
holiday blessings when they
may have otherwise gone

without. It was with community sponsors and support,
which helped the Adopt a
Family Program for the past
five years make Christmas
wishes come true for many
Crawford County residents
and families. We are asking
for your support this year. We
have attached our Adopt a
Family Program Guidelines
form for your convenience.
For more information, to
adopt a family, or if you have
questions contact Darcie
Bowers, 2014 Christmas
Adopt a Family Program
Coordinator at (989) 7984755 or bowersd1@michigan.gov.
GAYLORD
Live nativity
You will find this heart warming event an excellent addition to your Christmas tradition. Bring your friends and
family and walk with us
down the Bethlehem road as
we relive the marvelous birth
of the Savior of the world,
Jesus Christ. December 13th
- 14th, 6-8pm at Grace
Baptist Church, 232 South
Townline Rd.
BAY HARBOR
Holiday Open House
Dec 13, Ring in the holiday
cheer in style at the Village at
Bay Harbor Open House and
Holidazzle
Parade!
Merchants will have special
promotions, appetizers and
cheer in their spaces. Be sure
to browse and find that perfect gift to take home with
you. Enjoy the special holiday festivities from 4-8pm,
including the Santa Fun Run
and Holidazzle Parade as we
celebrate the season in Bay
Harbor.
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Worldwide Candle
Lighting
Parents, grandparents, siblings, extended family and
friends who have experienced the loss of a child are
invited to attend the 18th
annual Worldwide Candle
Lighting service sponsored
by the Otsego County
Chapter of Compassionate
Friends. The service will be
held from 6:30-7:30 pm on
Sunday, December 14th at
the First United Methodist
Church in Gaylord.
VANDERBILT
Blood drive
donations
often
Blood
decline this time of year
when donors get busy with
holiday festivities and travel.
Severe winter weather and
seasonal illnesses, like the
flu, can also have a serious
impact on blood donations,
but the need for blood
remains steady. On average,
the Red Cross must collect
15,000 blood products every
day for patients across the
country. Dec. 15, 10am 3:45pm, Vanderbilt Area
School, 947 Donovan St.
GRAYLING
Divorce clinic
Free legal help with divorce
clinic. Held at Crawford
County Courthouse, 200 W.
Michigan Ave. Dec. 18, Feb.
19, 2015. Start at 5:30pm.
Sponsored by the 46th
Circuit Bar Association,
Northern Michigan Legal
Services, and Community
Mediation Services.
PETOSKEY
Christmas Messiah
Plus
Join us for our annual performance
of
Handel's
Messiah, this year, with additional selections for the holiday season. Dec. 19, 7pm at
St. Francis Xavier Church.
General Admission Tickets
are $20. Preferred seating
available for pre-purchase
via telephone or website.
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PETOSKEY
Santa's Workshop
Saturdays, through Dec 20,
The cost is nothing - the
memory is everything! From
noon to 2pm, bring your
camera and the kids. Let
them whisper in his ear.
You'll want that picture when
they graduate, so don't miss
your opportunity to get a picture of your child with Saint
Nick at Santas Workshop!
PETOSKEY
The Nutcracker
Dec 20 - 21, Holiday favorite,
The Nutcracker, will be
performed by CTAC School
of Ballet dancers on Saturday
and Sunday December 20 &
21 at the Harbor Springs
Performing Arts Center.
Show times are 3pm both
days and 7pm on December
21st. Tickets for Matinee
Performances: $50 Reserved
/ $15 Adult / $5 Student.
Evening Performances: $50
Reserved / $20 Adult / $10
Student. Tickets are available
online, at the arts center and
Between the Covers in
Harbor Springs.
CHARLEVOIX
Bridge Drop
New Years Eve, December
31st is right around the corner and the Charlevoix
Bridge Drop is back and better than ever! Get your creative juices flowing during
the
Snowman
Making
Contest,
sponsored
by
Charlevoix Public Library!
Make smores over the fire pit
in Bridge Park! Meet and
greet the famous Second
Chance Mushers - kiddos can
even go on a dog sled ride!
Pigs Eatin Ribs and Pita
Cruiser food trucks will be
serving up awesome eats to
warm you from the inside
out. New to the Bridge Drop
this year is the Bridge Drop
Brew Tent (21+) which features an all Michigan Brew
line up and hosts fantastic
live music from 3-11:45pm.
(P.S. the tent will be heated)
The actual Bridge Drop will
take place at 11:55pm and
the best New Year's Eve
Firework Show in the
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Philip Hofweber, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones

GAYLORD, (989) 731-1851
CHECK OUT THIS YEAR-END

FINANCIAL CHECKLIST
As 2014 draws to a close, you may
want to look back on the progress
youve made this past year in various
areas of your life and that certainly
includes progress toward your financial goals. At the same time, you may
want to make some end-of-year moves
that can close out 2014 on a positive
note while paving the way for a productive 2015.
Here are a few such moves to consider:
Boost your retirement plan contributions. This actually isnt an end-ofyear move because you have until
April 15, 2015, to contribute to your
Roth or Traditional IRA for the 2014 tax
year. Nonetheless, the sooner you get
extra dollars working for you in your
IRA, the better. You can put in up to
$5,500 to your IRA (or $6,500 if youre
50 or older) for 2014. If you are selfemployed, or run a small business, you
also have until April 15 to contribute to
a retirement account, such as a SEP
IRA or a SIMPLE plan. In addition to
helping you build resources for retirement, these types of plans can offer
you some tax advantages so if you

havent established a retirement plan
yet, consult with your financial and tax
professionals
Sell your losers. If you own
investments that have lost value since
you purchased them, you can sell
them before 2014 ends and use the tax
loss to offset some capital gains you
may have earned in other investments.
If you dont have any capital gains, you
can use up to $3,000 of your tax losses
to offset other ordinary income. And
for a loss greater than $3,000, you can
carry over the excess and deduct it
from your taxes in future years. If you
still liked the investment that you sold
at a loss, and you want to keep it in
your portfolio, you could repurchase
it, but youll have to wait 31 days to
avoid violating the IRS wash sale
rules. Keep in mind that these suggestions only apply to investments held
outside your employer-sponsored
retirement account; you cant take a
tax deduction on capital losses in a
401(k) or similar plan.
Evaluate your 401(k) investment
mix. You may be
able to adjust the
investment mix
in your 401(k) as
often as you like.
So when evaluating your 401(k),
make sure your
holdings arent
concentrated in
just a few investments, and try to
determine if your
portfolio is still
appropriate for
your risk tolerance not too
aggressive or too conservative. Also, if

your plan offers a Roth option, consider taking advantage of it, with a
Roth, you wont be able to deduct your
401(k) contributions from your taxes,
but once you retire, you wont be taxed
on your withdrawals.
Review your insurance coverage. If
youve experienced any changes in
your life in 2014 new spouse, new
child, divorce, new job, etc. you may
need to review your life insurance coverage to make sure that its still sufficient for your needs and that you have
the correct beneficiaries in place.
By making these and other moves,
you can say a fond farewell to 2014,
knowing that youve done what you
could to help bolster your financial
position for 2015 and beyond.
Edward Jones, its employees and
financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal
advice. You should consult your estateplanning attorney or qualified tax
advisor regarding your situation. Tune
in Tuesday mornings to Eagle 101.5 FM
at 8:30 am to hear Philip Hofweber discuss the weekly Financial Focus Topic.
Philip 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.
Midwest will take place at

midnight! Fireworks Raffle
Tickets are now available! 1
for $10 and 3 for $20. Grand
prize is $1000 and all proceeds help fund the fireworks
show! The Bridge Drop is
sponsored by Charlevoix
Downtown
Development
Authority,
Charlevoix
Convention
&
Visitors
Bureau,
Randall
Chiropractic,
and
Fox
Motors. If you are interested
in sponsoring this fantastic
community event, please
contact Amanda at info@visitcharlevoix.com. For more
information
visit
www.bridgedrop.com!
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Junior Achievement
volunteers
Junior Achievements local
Board of Directors is looking
for volunteers that would like
to share their leadership
skills to increase the growth
of Junior Achievement programs in area schools. For
more information on numerous opportunities, contact
the areas District Director
Pankner
at
Mark
janso@ja.org or call 231-5824660.
GAYLORD
Optimists
Serving the children of the
world since 1919. Are you an
optimist? Now there is a club
for you! Meeting Fridays at
12:30pm at Sugar Bowl
Restaurant, 216 W. Main St.
GRAYLING
Food Need Requests
As our food pantry continues
to expand and grow, we find
an ongoing need for specific
items. When you shop for
your family, would you think
about adding an item or two
that is needed at the food
pantry? The needed items
are: Peanut Butter, Canned
Vegetables, Canned Fruit,
Canned Meat, Juice, Cereal,
Pasta, Dish Soap, Laundry
Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant,
Toilet Paper, Toothpaste, and
Toothbrushes. Your donations, by check or product,
are appreciated. Donations
can be dropped off at the
CCC Christian Help Center
Mon, Wed, Fri 11am-3pm.
GRAYLING
Baby to Toddler Closet
The Baby to Toddler Closet
meets two Thursdays a
month. First Thursday from
11:00-3:00, please last customer at 2:30 and third
Thursday 11:00-7:00, please
last customer at 6:30. We

have more and more families
in need in Crawford County,
so we are glad to be there to
assist them with their children. We would appreciate it
if anybody has any clothes,
shoes children have grown
out of or blankets, crib
sheets, toddler bed sheets,
please think of babies and
children who really need
these items to keep them
warm and dry. We need
donations of Diapers. All
sizes. The next meeting will
be September 4.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Playgroups
Playgroups for children 0-60
months and their pre-school
aged siblings are offered free
through
the
Womens
Resource Center of Northern
Michigan. Playgroups will
help you find out more about
your childs developmental
stage; learn new games and
activities to play with your
child; and share ideas, parenting experiences and concerns with the playgroup
facilitator and other parents.
This fall/winter, Playgroups
are held: 9:30-11am Tuesdays
at Jordan Valley District
Library Community Room,
East Jordan; 9:30-11am
Wednesdays
at
United
Methodist Church, Alanson;
9:30-11am Thursdays at
Christ Lutheran Church,
Boyne
City;
9:30-11am
Fridays at United Methodist
Church,
Petoskey.
Call
(231)347-0067
or
visit
wrcnm.org for more information.
PETOSKEY
Volunteers Needed
The Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
(NMCAA) in Petoskey is seeking people to fill volunteer
intake positions, with complete training for position.
Volunteers will serve as one
of the first Agency contacts
with their neighbors in need
and play an important role in
helping people dealing with
financial emergencies to
navigate the services available through NMCAA and
throughout the community.
NNMCAA's office is located
at 2202 Mitchell Park Drive
and is open Monday - Friday
from 7:30am - 4:30pm.
Volunteers create their own
schedules
in
advance.
NMCAA asks that they serve
at least one 3-hour shift per
week. Contact Tish GartheShiner at (231) 947-3780 or
lgshiner@nmcaa.net to apply
or for more information!
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Recreation, Entertainment, Arts, Dining
Crooked Tree Youth Symphony is Seeking

Brass, Woodwind and Percussionists
The Crooked Tree Youth Symphony will
begin rehearsals on Monday, December 1,
2014 at Crooked Tree Arts Centers Upper
Carnegie Building in Petoskey. The Director
of Orchestras, Robert Dudd, is seeking quality brass, woodwind, and percussion players
to join with the Chamber Orchestra to form
the Crooked Tree Youth
Symphony. Rehearsals will be held on
Mondays in the Upper Carnegie Building at
Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey from
6:30-8:30 p.m., on Tuesdays in East Jordan in
the East Jordan Elementary School Music
Room from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and on
Wednesdays in the Upper Carnegie Building
at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey from
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Program support is provided by the Gerber

Music Education Program, an anonymous
gift dedicated to bringing music education
to the young people of Charlevoix and
Emmet counties. The Crooked Tree Youth
Orchestra directly benefits from this gift,
named in memory of the work of Mrs.
Gerber. The success of the Youth Orchestra
programs and the Beginning Strings
Program, has opened the doors for several
other collaborations and art enrichment
opportunities for students in Charlevoix and
Emmet Counties, provided by the Arts
Center.
For further information contact the
Director Robert Dudd at (231) 347-5720 or
email robert@crookedtree.org
Crooked Tree Arts Center Youth Orchestra students intent during performance.
Sugar Plum
Fairy Tea
Tuesday & Friday
Crooked Tree Arts Centers annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea will
be held on Sunday, December 7 at the historic Terrace Inn on
the grounds of Bay View. Enjoy tea with principal performers
of Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballets Nutcracker,
including: Clara, the Nutcracker, the Snow Queen, the Dew
Drop Fairy, Mirliton, and of course, the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Reservations are required for the 1:30 pm tea service and seating is limited.
Attendees will enjoy traditional tea and cocoa service, keepsake picture with the dancers, piano performance by Charlie
Millard and a take-home treat from a sweets buffet. Each
attendee also receives a ticket to the Nutcracker performance
on December 20 and 21, held at the Harbor Springs
Performing Arts Center.
Share the magic of the
season with your favorite little lady or gentleman at this
magical annual event. The
dances are in full costume so
the room literally sparkles
noted Larissa Flynn, chair of
the Sugar Plum Fairy
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Tea. The arts center has
been performing the
Nutcracker to sold out performances for many years
said Heather Raue, Artistic
Director CTAC School of
Ballet. Dance Education
Director. The Sugar Plum
Fairy Tea now adds a bit merriment to the season and supports the scholarship fund at
the same time!
Tickets start at $75 for two
and proceeds of the Sugar
Plum Fairy Tea support the
year-round dance scholarship
fund. Sponsorships are available at $150 and $250 with
extra amenities. For more
information, contact the arts
center at 231-347-4337 or
www.crookedtree.org.
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Inspirational Living
Thoughts on...As
Christmas and a New Year

approach what is a goal that you have?
To spend more time with

family.
Making sure everything is

done for the holidays.
Mike Pietreak, Gaylord
Cindy Williams, Indian River
Spending time with my kids.

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Bob
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THURSDAY: Acts 2:16-18New American Standard Bible (NASB) 16 but this is what was spoken of through the
prophet Joel: 17 And it shall be in the last days, God says, That I will pour forth of My Spirit on all
mankind; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And
your old men shall dream dreams; 18 Even on My bondslaves, both men and women, I will in those days
pour forth of My Spirit And they shall prophesy.
Joy Fellowship Assembly of God
FRIDAY: Psalm 17:2-3New American Standard Bible (NASB)
2 Let my judgment come forth from Your presence;

Let Your eyes look with equity. 3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested
me and You find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
SATURDAY: John 6:64-65New American Standard Bible (NASB) 64 But there are some of you who do not believe.
If you cannot reach for a dream, you will never shape tomorrow
For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was that would betray
Him. 65 And He was saying, For this reason I have said to you, that no one can come to Me unless it has
been granted him from the Father.
The dictionary describes dream as used in my title as a strongly

desired goal or purpose. While we may not all dream dreams in the
night or have visions of the future we all have the type of dream that is
motivated by our own desire. Im not talking of dreams that are selfpleasing. Im talking of those things that will change history.
SUNDAY: Romans 15:14-17New American Standard Bible (NASB) 14 And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also
The famous agricultural scientist George Washington Carver invented

over 300 uses for the peanut. Before Carver came on the scene
goobers as peanuts were commonly referred to were mainly used for
pig food. One day Carver said, Lord, you must have had a reason for
peanuts, show me what to do. As they say, the rest is history. This
devout believer changed the face of American agriculture and helped to
bring prosperity to thousands of desperately poor farmers and sharecroppers in the South. Born in the Civil War, George and his mother
were kidnapped by Confederate night raiders. His mother was never
seen again. He was rescued and raised by farm owners, Moses and
Susan Carver. George knew he could not change the past but believed
he could change the futureand he did! He was willing to pay any price
to reach his dream. He declined an annual salary of $100,000 to continue his research. His attitude towards personal profit for his work was
summed up this way; "God gave them to me." he would say about his
ideas, "How can I sell them to someone else?" Fulfilling world-changing
dreams often comes at great sacrifice.
What about you my friend? Is there a dream on your horizon? Are
you willing to willing to reach for it no matter what the cost or will you
let the past keep you just dreaming? Dreaming changes nothing.
Bringing dreams to life changes the world. God is not just the author of
dreams but the giver of life. You think about it.
am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish
one another. 15 But I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind you again, because of
the grace that was given me from God, 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a
priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy
Spirit. 17 Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.
MONDAY: Psalm 20:7New American Standard Bible (NASB)
7 Some boast in chariots and some in horses, But we
will boast in the name of the Lord, our God.
TUESDAY: Jeremiah 9:23-24New American Standard Bible (NASB) 23 Thus says the Lord, Let not a wise man
boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24
but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises
lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things, declares the Lord.
WEDNESDAY:
2 Timothy 1:6-12New American Standard Bible (NASB) 6 For this reason I remind you to kindle
afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit
of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our
Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, 9
who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own
purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, 10 but now has been revealed by
the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light
through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher. 12 For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced
that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.
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Father, help me to be a world changer in Jesus name. Amen.

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Avoiding
Holiday Weight Gain
By Deb Hagen-Foley
Beginning with Thanksgiving and through New Year's
Day, there are multiple opportunities to deviate from a regular healthy eating plan. The often-repeated statistic that
the average adult gains seven to ten pounds over the holidays has been the subject of research. Researchers have
examined this issue and find that the average person overestimates their holiday weight gain. According to a study
reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, participants estimated their holiday weight gain at "at least five
pounds," but their actual weight gain was just over one
pound. However, people who were overweight did gain five
pounds.
While this is better than ten or fifteen pounds, there is
bad news about this weight gain - most of those who gain a
pound (or five) in December will not lose the weight.
Instead, they will gain another pound (or more) the next
December. If the pounds continue to accumulate, the
health risks associated with being overweight will also
mount.
You don't need to welcome the New Year with extra
poundage. It is possible to enjoy the tastes of the season
without gaining weight. Perhaps one or more of these tips
will keep you from gaining one to five pounds in the coming weeks.
Plan ahead. Planning ahead, thinking about strategies
for dealing with the abundance of holiday foods, is step
one. Think of the reasons you are following a healthy eating
plan and write them down. Make a plan for a day that
includes a holiday feast. Don't skimp on your workout.
Working out in the morning will give your metabolism a
boost. After working out, you are more likely to eat in a way
that is consistent with your health lifestyle. If you do eat
extra calories, at least the damage is reduced through the
calorie burn of the workout.
Don't arrive hungry. Knowing that you are going to have
a large meal, you might think it is better to "save" your daily
calories and to skip meals. That is a big mistake. Eat on
your regular schedule during the day AND eat something
healthy shortly before the celebratory meal. Eating your
regular meals, perhaps smaller servings, plus some vegetables or a piece of fruit shortly before going to the event will
ensure that you aren't starving when you arrive. If you are
hungry, seeing all that food will make you want to eat everything in sight!
It is more than just the food. The holiday feast might
seem central to the event, but remember that the gathering
is also about connecting with family and friends. It might
also be a good time to meet somebody new! Don't start at
the buffet table. Walk around the room, chat with others in
attendance and observe the decorations.
Don't drink your calories. Avoiding alcohol all together
or at least keep it to a minimum. Alcohol reduces inhibitions and can easily make you forget your intention to eat
in moderation. Alcohol is wasted calories without any
nutritional benefit. Along with the eggnog or hot chocolate
and you have multiplied the calories of that drink.
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, add some lemon or
lime for more flavor. Club soda is also a good choice. Water
will help to fill you up and carrying a glass will give you
something to do with your hands besides snacking! Have a
large glass of water or more before you get to the buffet
table.
Review your options. When you decide to eat, review
your options before filling your plate. Take your time in
deciding what is most appealing to you of the options that
best support your healthy lifestyle. Vegetables, fruit, lean
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protein are good choices. Go for simpler foods. The more

complex the food, the more difficult it is to tell what it contains.
Fill most of your plate with healthier choices while being
selective about which treats you will select. Filling up on
healthier options will make it easier to resist the high calorie, high fat choices. To have even better control over your
options, consider bringing your own food. If attending a
potluck, go with a choice that supports your goals. You
could also bring some raw vegetables or raw nuts in case
the good options on the buffet table are very limited. And,
don't put multiple layers on your plate - it takes more
thought and effort to go for seconds than to overfill the
plate on the first trip.
Choose your indulgences thoughtfully. Of course you are
going to enjoy a taste of the season, but do you need to try
everything? Only select those goodies that look the most
delicious to you. A treat in moderation is fine. Before you
fill a plate with one of everything, think about the effort you
have put into your otherwise healthy lifestyle. Is that plate
full of sweets worth undoing all that work? How long will
you need to workout to burn off those calories?
Follow the three-bite rule. Now that you have selected
some extra-special treats, take time to really enjoy them.
Use the three-bite rule, the first bite is to taste it, the second
to really enjoy it, and the third bite tells you that is isn't
going to get any better. Save your calories to try something
else. If you don't think you can stop after three bites, at
least take small portions.
Go for a walk. During the event, don't stand near the
buffet table. Enjoy your selections away from the remaining
food. After the meal, organize a walk to view the holiday
lights. The exercise will help you burn off a few of those
calories and getting away from the leftovers will reduce
mindless overeating.
Remember your commitment. If you want to keep eating, review your reasons for wanting to eat healthy. You
made a commitment to take good care of yourself. Are
those reasons more important than those holiday treats? If
you have overindulged, commit to getting back on the
healthy lifestyle track right away. Don't let one experience
lead to more overeating.
Following some of these tips will help you to enjoy holiday events while respecting your healthy lifestyle. Your
commitment to your weight loss goals, even on special
occasions, will encourage others to respect them also.
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Life expectancy in North
America is at an all-time
high. For Americans born in
2012, it hit a 78.8 years,
according to a new report
from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. In
Canada, it's even better -about 81 years.
But even though the average lifespan has increased by
more than 30 years since 1900,
we think you can do better
than that! Sure, 25 percent of
your destiny is genetic, but
you have control over how the
rest plays out. The first step:
Find your RealAge at
www.realage.com, and then
take these steps to make yourself younger today (and
tomorrow):
Good numbers: Keeping
your waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol in the healthy zone dramatically reduces your risk
for heart disease, some cancers, diabetes (and all of its
complications, such as vision
loss and kidney problems)
and more. The total benefit is
enormous. Longevity bonus:
Minding all your numbers
can make your RealAge as
much as 19.8 years younger.
Daily D-3: Vitamin D is
vital for your memory, skin,
heart, bones and arteries, and
it helps fight off colon, breast
and prostate cancer. You'll get
some D from foods like
salmon, but you'll probably
need a supplement, too.
Increase absorption 50 percent by taking it with your
biggest meal of the day.
Longevity bonus: Getting
enough vitamin D-3 daily
(1,000 IU) can make your
RealAge 1.3 years younger.
Social connections: Reach
out to family and friends
through emails, phone calls
and face-to-face visits. Some
studies conclude that strong
connections with others
could increase your chances
for a longer life by 50 percent.
Wow! One reason: Close relationships help reduce stress.
Longevity bonus: Staying
connected can make your
RealAge 2.5 years younger;
managing stress can make
your RealAge 1.1 years
younger for women, 2.4 years
younger for men.
Plenty of produce: Eating
five servings of vegetables
and four servings of fruit per
day can help you control your
weight, lower your risk for
heart disease and diabetes,
help protect against some
cancers and even boost your
mood. It helps at any age: In
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women in their 70s, those
who ate the most produce
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live longer than those who ate
the least. Pairing produce
with health-enhancers such
as whole grains, lean protein
and good fats, achieved best
results. Longevity bonus: A
diverse diet that includes
plenty of produce can make a
woman's RealAge as much as
6.1 years younger and a man's
RealAge 4.4 years younger.
Move every day: Daily
activity helps you stay slim
and plays a role in controlling
blood pressure, blood sugar
and cholesterol levels. One
Harvard University study
found that every minute you
exercise could increase your
longevity by seven minutes
or more. Picking up the pace
increases those benefits.
Longevity bonus: Walking at
least 20 minutes a day can
make a woman's RealAge as
much as 1.9 years younger
and a man's 1.2 years younger.
Strength-train: A short,
sweet muscle-building routine helps you add and maintain muscle mass, keeping
your metabolism younger so
that around the clock you'll
burn more calories. Other
pluses: Clothes will fit better;
you'll have better health numbers and more energy; and
the time commitment is
short. Longevity bonus:
Strength-training for just 10
minutes three times per week
can make your RealAge as
much as 2.6 years younger.
Deep, restful sleep: A
recent 14-year study found
that women who got at least
six hours of shut-eye nightly
lived longer those who got
less than five hours. It's also
important to aim for highquality sleep. Get checked for
obstructive sleep apnea if
you snore or have pauses in
breathing during the night or
feel
extremely
fatigued
despite a long night in bed.
Longevity benefit: Getting
adequate sleep -- at least six
hours, but no more than nine
-- can make your RealAge up
to 1.5 years younger if you're
a woman and 0.9 years
younger if you're a man.
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