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The loss of a loved one can be a very

hard thing to deal with, especially for
children. They may not fully understand
what is happening, and if they do, they
may not want to talk about it or even
know how. Camp Live, Laugh, Love is
here to help those kids who need a little
guidance when it comes to the loss of
someone they love. Camp Live, Laugh,
Love is a camp that is sponsored by the
Childrens Bereavement Network and is
intended to help children deal with the
loss of a parent or another significant
loved one in their life. The camp is
entirely free for the children who sign
up thanks to the generosity of the community and individuals who care.
Trained professionals, along with a great
group of volunteers, help these children
deal with death.
Children ages 8 13 can attend
Camp, Live, Laugh, Love where they will
learn to deal with grief and are able to
grieve in their own way. Grief and loss
do not affect everyone in the same way,
and this can be hard for adults and
other children to understand. Each
child is paired up with a Teen Buddy
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STORY
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semifinal at Battle Creek's
Kellogg Arena.
Campers at Camp Live, Laugh, Love get to take a break from the grieving and have some fun on a homemade water slide.
SEE CAMP LIVE PAGE 4A
Staffords
Holiday Parade
this Saturday
Santa Claus is
coming to Town
Onaway's Taylor Ehrke sets

the ball.
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Up North
Electronics
Staffords Holiday Parade is this Saturday with the theme of An Old
Fashioned Holiday. Make your way downtown on the 29th to see the
wonderful parade.
By Jessica Boyce
STORY
Up North
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Electronics,
Gaylords locally-owned
RadioShack dealer, has recently opened a new expanded
store located in the Edelweiss
Village shopping plaza.
The Alpine Village will ring in the

Christmas Season on Saturday, December
6th. Santa will arrive via the Santa Parade at
6:00pm. The festive procession begins at
South Indiana Street and proceeds through
our beautiful downtown area stopping at

the Pavilion on Court Street. Following the
parade, Santa will help us light the community Christmas tree! Once the tree is lit,
SEE SANTA CLAUS PAGE 4A
Christmas is almost here

and to get in the holiday
spirit, you can see a wonderful holiday parade in
PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
Petoskey this weekend.

Staffords is having their
annual Holiday parade on
Saturday, November 29th
starting at 10:00 am.
The parade has a different
theme each year, and this
years theme is An Old
Fashioned Holiday. Anyone
from businesses, organizations, and even individuals
have entered floats that fit
this theme and celebrate
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Mio Holiday Lights Parade

By Jessica Boyce
The Holiday Lights Parade is happening this Saturday in Mio and there
couldnt be a better way to gear up for
the holidays. The parade itself starts at
6:00 pm, but Santa will be at American
Physical Therapy starting at 5:00 pm to
talk to kids before the parade.
The parade has been taking place in
Mio for around 10 years and the
Chamber of Commerce says, The
more lights, the merrier. Downtown
Mio is where the festivities will be happening and the parade will start north
of town and proceed south down main
street. Right now they have about 15

participants lined up for the Holiday
Lights Parade, but there is still time if
you would like to be a part of it. The
Chamber will take applicants right up
until the day before and will work you
into the parade. Floats and participants can be businesses, organizations, and even individuals.
The lighting of the Christmas tree
will take place following the Holiday
Lights Parade on the courthouse lawn.
You can call the Chamber of
Commerce for Oscoda County at (989)
826-3331 if you have any questions or
would like to be a part of the parade.
In the Holiday Lights Parade taking place this Saturday,

November 29th in Mio its The more lights, the merrier.
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Some Thanksgiving Turkey Talk
WEATHER:
Memorable words regarding Americas favorite holiday

By Jim Akans
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Thanksgiving is the quintessential American

holiday. It is a day of food, family, football and
restored faith in the thankful capacity of mankind.
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November,
Thanksgiving is a red, white and blue celebration
ensconced in visions of Pilgrims in black and
white sharing the harvest and good will with
Native Americans so many moons ago. It is a
reminder that extending the spirit of camaraderie
and good will is a timeless and priceless act.
Of course, Lions football and the annual Macys
Thanksgiving parade are must see turkey-day television events as well as great excuses to eat snacks
before sitting down to a huge feast. The Macys
parade, known for elaborate floats, balloons and
celebrity appearances, began in 1924, actually the
same year Americas Thanksgiving Parade first
marched down the streets in Detroit.
The annual Detroit Lions Thanksgiving football
game tradition started ten years later, in 1934,
with a 19 to 16 loss against the Chicago Bears, and
with the exception of a hiatus between 1939 and
1944, the game has been played every year since,
with an overall record hovering around the .500
mark. This year the Lions will play the Chicago
Bears at Ford Field starting at 12:30 pm and will
be televised on CBS.
Thanksgiving has also inspired some memorable thoughts and observations over the years,
such as
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There is one day that is oursThanksgiving

Day is the one day that is purely American. ~O.
Henry
Thanksgiving, when the Indians said, Well, this
has been fun, but we know you have a long voyage
back to England. Jay Leno
Today, about 45 million turkeys dont look forward to the approach of Thanksgiving at all. That
how many birds Americans will be carving up for
the annual feast according to the US Department
of Agriculture. Other Thanksgiving meal staples
include sweet potatoes, cranberries, and of course,
pumpkin pie with lots of whipped cream.
An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on
Thanksgiving Day. ~Irv Kupcine
What we're really talking about is a wonderful

day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November
when no one diets. I mean, why else would they
call it Thanksgiving? ~Erma Bombeck
Sharing a belt-loosening stuffing with family
and friends gathered around the table is a wonderful Norman Rockwell worthy image representing
the warmth, reunion and kindness embracing the
Thanksgiving holiday. There are over 117 million
households in the United States, and the vast
majority will be holding a special Thanksgiving
feast this Thursday.
Forever on Thanksgiving Day the heart will find
the pathway home, ~Wilbur D. Nesbit
On Thanksgiving Day, all over America, families
sit down to dinner at the same moment - halftime.
~Author Unknown
Do not get tired of doing what is good. Don't get
discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest
of blessing at the appropriate time. - Galatians 6:9
Christmas
in Indian River
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.

~W.J. Cameron
O Lord that lends me life, Lend me a heart

replete with thankfulness. ~William Shakespeare
Christmas is happening a little early this

year right here in Indian River. They are celebrating the holidays with their Christmas in
Indian River Celebration that is happening
this Friday, November 28th.
There is so much going on as a part of the
celebration including many great deals at
Indian River Businesses. Many of the stores
will be staying open late and offering great
deals and specials for those holiday shoppers. The 34th Annual Indian River
Christmas Craft Show at Inland Lakes School
starts at 10:00 am and continues until 4:00
pm. Then, starting at 5:00 pm there will be
Story time at Tuscarora Township Hall, and
at 5:30 pm there will be free soup and hot
dogs at the former car wash. From 5:00
6:00 pm you can hear the sounds of
Christmas with some Roaming Christmas
Carolers. A Christmas Celebration wouldnt
be complete without Santa Claus, and start-
ing at 6:00 pm is the Santa Parade that ends

with the Tree Lighting at the Village Green.
Kids can also meet Santa and drop off their
letters to him at the Township Hall.
Something you wont want to miss is the
Petoskey Steel Drum Band playing at the BC
Pizza parking lot at 6:30 pm.
Something else going on is an Open House
at Christophers Caf. There will be hors
doeuvres, refreshments, and desserts starting at 6:00 pm. Donations are welcome and
all proceeds will go to Kims Closet, which
provides coats, clothing, and toiletries to
children in need at Inland Lakes Schools.
Donations will also be accepted at the free
soup and hot dog event as well as donations
of a non-perishable food item or mittens at
the Township Hall with Santa.
Dont miss out on this wonderful celebration and some holiday deals at the downtown stores. Christmas in Indian River is the
place to be this Friday.
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A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue,
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deal with the death. There are also some

fun activities that campers will get to
experience such as rock wall climbing,
horseback riding, water activities,
sports, and more. Kids will
also make a Memory Book
to remember all of the good
times with their loved one
and have the opportunity to
write all of their angry/hurt
feelings down for the Boo
Box that is burned one
night at camp. Everything is
provided to the kids at no
cost to them at Camp
Nissikone in Oscoda. In
2015, the camp will be taking place from July 24th
July 26th and an application
form can be downloaded
now at
camplivelaughlove.org for
both campers and volunteers.
One of the parents of a
child who attended Camp
Live, Laugh, Love says,
Kanin has done a total
turn-around. Before camp
he wasnt listening, and had
Kids who are grieving can have fun too, and
troubles in school. Now he
that's exactly what this camper is doing on the
is very compassionate
rock climbing wall at Camp Live, Laugh, Love telling me every half hour
who is with them through their entire

stay at the camp. While there, the kids
will learn healthy grieving habits and
healthy coping skills so they can better
he loves me, he gets along with his sister better, and hes getting As in
schoolYes, I would definitely suggest
camp to other people; in fact, I have
already done so. This is proof that simply having a place where the kids can
talk about their feelings and learn how
to cope with grief can completely
change their lives for the better.
Something else unique that happens
for these campers is a very special bear
they receive at the Reunion party that
usually happens in October before the
holidays. Camp Director, Lynne Totten
hand makes these bears out of an item
of clothing from that childs loved one.
This item can be a shirt, a blanket, or
any material that belonged to the person who has passed away. This is something that the child can always have
with them and they can be reminded
that the person who has died will
always be with them in their hearts and
in their minds.
There is so much more that goes on
at camp such as Healing Circles, a
Memorial Service, and other fun and
helpful activities. For any additional
information on Camp Live, Laugh, Love
you can go to their website, camplivelaughlove.org, email them at camplivelaughlove@yahoo.com, or give Lynne
Totten a call at (989) 619-8666.
Continued...
Santa will individually meet with each child to hear their

Christmas Requests, and give them a candy cane while
we are serenaded by sweet Christmas Carols sang by the
Stand-Ins. Please bring a camera so you can take a picture of your child with Santa. Free hot chocolate will be
provided, and Cook Family Farms is providing free horse
drawn carriage rides around the block! This is going to be
an amazing family event that you will not want to miss
out on and it is all brought to you by the Gaylord Area
Chamber of Commerce & Downtown Gaylord!
Please stop by the Chamber office for a parade application. Entries will be accepted through Friday, November
28.
Anyone needing information may call Stephanie
Lesage at 989.732.6333
Staffords
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their business or timeless holiday celebrations. The parade

itself travels from Petoskey High School, down Mitchell
Street, to Lake and Howard, and ends at the Perry Hotel
where Santa will then be stationed with his reindeer. A featured part of the parade is the Petoskey High School
Marching Band and the Grand Marshall this year is Vance
Reusch of Reusch Jewelers. Kilwins will be having a float
this year as well as the Winter Sports Park bringing their
Zamboni to join in the fun.
If you would like to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the
parade, Toys for Tots will be collecting them along the
parade route. You can not only enjoy the Holiday Parade,
but help make a childs Christmas a time to be remembered
with the donation of a toy or toys. Dont miss Staffords
Holiday Parade this Saturday in downtown Petoskey.
November 26, 2014
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Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment

helps Mio area residents buy and sell quality goods
thirteen volunteer from the Mio area.
We have many different types of items in
the store, states Gardulski. That includes
Established in their present location in
furniture, appliances and other household
Downtown Mio approximately nine years
items, and we have a lot of new and used
ago, Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment
clothing, including coats in mens, womens
store offers area residents an excellent
and childrens sizes, as well as several items
opportunity to sell their quality used items,
that would make excellent Christmas gifts.
and purchase a wide variety of clothing and
The inventory at Strawberry Patch ReSalehousehold goods at very reasonable prices.
Consignment is brought in by local individuThe shop, which was founded by Sharon
als who receive 40-percent of the amount
Gardulski, Pastor of the Freedom Worship
those items sell for. Strawberry Patch takes
Center, is operated by a dedicated group of
care of the tagging and marketing of those items, and
after a 60 day period, unsold
clothing is sent to an Amish
warehouse facility that distributes that clothing to people in need all over the
world.
Our location is a great
resource for people in the
Mio area, observes
Gardulski. Major shopping
areas, such as Gaylord,
Alpena and West Branch, are
Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment store offers area
all an hour or more drive
residents an excellent opportunity to sell their quality
away. So this is a convenused items, and purchase a wide variety of clothing and ient, local spot where people
household goods at very reasonable prices.
can make some extra money
By Jim Akans
The Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment Shop is located in Downtown Mio next to

the Rite Aid store, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 6 pm.
PHOTO COURTESY OF TONI MILLER
selling items, and shop for a wide assortment of clothing and household items.
The Strawberry Patch ReSaleConsignment Shop is located in Downtown
Mio next to the Rite Aid store. The facility is

open Monday through Saturday from 10 am
until 6 pm. For additional information,
please call (989) 826-1503.
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Consumers Energy Offers 7 Tips to Help Homeowners

Stay Safe and Warm This Heating Season
With furnaces heating up as temperatures
drop across the state, Consumers Energy is
urging homeowners to combat the cold by
keeping their heating systems properly
maintained, and practicing simple safety tips
that can help ensure continued warmth.
"We want homeowners and their families
to stay both safe and warm throughout winter's cold grasp, and there are some inexpensive and easy steps that can help," said Mary
Palkovich, vice president of energy delivery
for Consumers Energy.
Palkovich recommended the following
safety tips:
- Furnaces should be inspected once a
year using a qualified appliance
service/heating and cooling professional.
- Change air filters at least every other
month (more often when pets are in the
home) during the heating season.
- Weather permitting, perform a visual
inspection of the chimney and vent pipes to
water and supplemental heaters operate

properly and safely.
Carbon monoxide is often called the
"silent killer" because it is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas caused by the incomplete
combustion of fuels like oil, propane, natural
gas, coal, wood, kerosene, gasoline, diesel
fuel and charcoal. Deadly amounts of carbon
monoxide can be produced
by defective or poorly vented
appliances that use these
fuels such as furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves, supplemental heaters as well as
generators and running
vehicles.
Symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning may
include headaches, nausea,
fatigue or dizziness. If you
make sure they are free of obstructions such

as leaves and nests.
- Never use gas stoves or charcoal grills to
heat homes. These appliances can produce
dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide
when used improperly.
- Never leave a supplemental heater or
fireplace unattended. Keep clothing, papers
and other flammable items well away from
gas appliances and supplemental heaters.
- When using generators, make sure they
are connected by a licensed electrician and
only operated where there is adequate ventilation. Never use a generator in basement,
enclosed garage, breezeway or near air
intakes.
- Install an audible carbon monoxide
alarm that will sound if dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide are present in a home or
building.
Taking these simple and inexpensive steps
can help make sure furnaces, boilers, hot
CUSTOM & A NTIQUE

F URNITURE
Christian School
auction is largest
fundraiser of year
Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship
along with some great auction deals on
Tuesday, December 2 at the annual dinner
auction benefitting Otsego Christian School.
The proceeds from this auction along with
tuition are the foundation of the schools
budget.
This year there will be a 5 star caterer, live
entertainment, a dessert auction, silent auction and a live auction with tons of items,
both large and small. In addition, there will
also be a high energy, fast paced $1 Chinese
auction with many fun and useful items. Be
sure and bring your $1 bills for this one. This
is a great time to do some Christmas shopping.
suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, move

everyone to fresh air immediately and call
911 to have the home or building tested.
Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy
(NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.5 million of the state's 10 million
residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
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The dinner auction takes place in the gymnasium at Gaylord Evangelical Free Church,
1649 M-32 East in Gaylord. The silent auction and dessert auction begin at 4:30pm.
Dinner is at 6pm. The evening should wrap
up by 9:00pm.
With a wide variety of items for auction
and food and entertainment, this will be a
great event for moms and dads, grandmas
and grandpas, aunts and uncles and people
of all ages. Tickets are $30 each and can be
picked up during school hours at Otsego
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LOCAL NEWS
Cheboygan County law enforcement recognized

Deputy Jeff Bur is the recipient of the
Womens Resource Center of Northern
Michigan (WRCNM) 2014 Excellence in
Service Award for Cheboygan County. The
award recognizes law enforcement officers
who promote domestic violence victim safety and offender accountability in each of the
five counties served by the WRCNM, including Cheboygan, Emmet, Otsego, Charlevoix
and Antrim counties.
Cheboygan County Prosecuting Attorney,
Daryl Vizina, said Bur is a very deserving
recipient for this honor. Jeff has been
involved in several of Cheboygan Countys
highest priority domestic violence cases over
the past couple years, said Vizina. Last
year, Jeff was the investigating officer in
Michigans first assault by strangulation trial
with the jury ultimately finding the defendant guilty of felony domestic violence.
Most recently, Jeff was the investigating officer in another case that received national
attention. Jeff is not only an excellent investigator, but also gives great effort in making
sure domestic violence victims and abused
children have appropriate safety measures in
place. According to Vizina, Bur is a great
officer and asset to the community because
of his attention to detail and extra efforts.

Cheboygan County Sheriff Dale Clarmont
said of Burs recognition. "We're very proud
and honored that Deputy Bur is being recognized by the Women's Resource Center. We
have been advocates and full supporters, at
the Sheriff's Department, of the Women's
Resource Center because they do such a
great job."
Elise Tippet, a WRCNM therapist and
counselor/advocate who works with survivors of domestic abuse said Bur is deserving of this recognition. Deputy Bur goes
above and beyond in his work to serve and
protect victims of domestic violence, said
Tippett.
Those receiving awards were selected by
WRCNM counselor/advocates who provide
support services and advocacy for domestic
abuse survivors and also work in cooperation with law enforcement in Antrim,
Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego
counties. Other award honorees for 2014
are: Deputy Mark McCool, Antrim County;
Under Sheriff Charles Vondra, Charlevoix
County; Deputy Phil Copeland, Emmet
County; and Sergeant Trevor Winkel, Otsego
County.
Deputy Jeff Bur (center) received the Excellence in Service Award for Cheboygan
County. The award, presented by the Womens Resource Center of Northern Michigan
(WRCNM), recognizes Burs work in promoting domestic violence victim safety and
offender accountability. Also pictured are (from left) Dale Clarmont, Cheboygan
County Sheriff; Elise Tippett, WRCNM Therapist and Counselor/Advocate; Bur; Peggy
Mills, Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator; and Daryl Vizina, Cheboygan County
Prosecuting Attorney.
Thanksgiving and Your Pet

Pet safety tips
Thanksgiving is a time to hang out
with loved ones and enjoy each others
company. Another thing to look forward
to is the massive amount of delicious
food youre sure to devour.
But, the smell of Thanksgiving food
resonating from your kitchen is likely to
get your four-legged friend into a food
frenzy and unfortunately, this food can
be lethal to them.
Here are some Thanksgiving pet safety tips to ensure your holiday will be
happy and healthy for the entire family:
Keep the food consistent. Dont give
your pet different food than what theyd
normal eat. Feeding turkey to your dog
or cat can cause them unwanted
abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea.
Keep your guests in check. Discourage
your guests from feeding your pet with

inappropriate food. Snacks high in sodium (like peanuts and chips) and other
fatty foods (such as poultry skin, beef or
pork fat) can cause an inflammation of
the pancreas, which can be a potentially
life-threatening condition.
Dispose responsibly. Throw away the
aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and wax
paper from holiday foods. If your pet
can get to it, they will lick the food off
foils or wraps. The swallowing of such
material can cause an intestinal
obstruction.
Say no to chocolate. Chocolate, which
contains theobromine and caffeine, can
be harmful to your dog. Rapid breathing
and hyperactivity are signs of bad reaction to chocolate. Contact your vet ASAP
is this happens!
Bones are bad. Any brittle, spiky bone
could lodge in the esophagus or cause
an irritation in their digestive track.
Water is good. Make sure your furry
friend has plenty of fresh water.
Frequently check your pets water bowl
to make sure the supply is clean.
Provide some peace. With all the holiday activity, your pet will need a break
from the party. A comfortable crate is
one solution; a room with a Do Not
Disturb sign is another. Give your dog
or cat time and space to settle down or
take a nap.
By being attentive to these dangers,
you can ensure that you and your pet
will have a pleasant and memorable
Thanksgiving!
There is still time to donate a shoebox gift to Operation

Christmas Child, organized by Samaritans Purse, at many of
the drop-off locations in Northern Michigan.
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LOCAL NEWS
Ace Hardware supports United Way

Ace Hardware owners take
the lead in United Way
Saturday when 5% of all
sales were donated to the
Char-Em United Way.
We are so thrilled to have the ACE hardware owners in Charlevoix, Harbor Springs
and Petoskey help us by supporting our work
in this way, says Lorraine Manary, Executive
Director of Char-Em United Way. When
community leaders understand how we
operate in a fiscally sound manner, and that
the funds really do stay local, they are able to
advocate on our behalf. Having Dave & Dale
Meyer, and Mark Greyerbiehl send the invitation to participate is a strong endorsement
and we cant thank them enough for their
support.
Proceeds will support programs in
Charlevoix and Emmet County through the
2014-15 United Way Campaign. In turn the
United Way campaign supports programs
effecting nearly 1 in 2 people in our communities; from young children to senior citi-
zens, individuals with special needs to individuals who need a hand up. When you say
yes to United Way, you are saying yes to nonprofit organizations, big and small, in our
two county area who help our community
thrive. Plus you support United Way run programs like the Dolly Parton Imagination
Library and Volunteer Connections. The best
part of United Way is 98.5% of the money
donated to United Way stays in our two
counties.
Special thanks to the Ace Hardware stores
in Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey
for spearheading this United Way Saturday. A
day dedicated to supporting local small businesses and our community through the
Char-Em United Way. Thanks also to the
many community minded business owners
who agreed to participate; Aartvark Studio,
Balanced Living, Bearcub Outfitters, Boyne
City Co-op, Charlevoix ACE Hardware,
Charlevoix Inn & Suites, elements, Elizabeth
Blair Fine Pearls, Inspired Living, Kelly's
Hallmark, Mary's of Boyne, Meyer ACE
Hardware, Round Lake Bookstore, and W.W.
Fairbairn & Son's Inc.
Dale and David Meyer hand Char-Em United Way director, Lorraine Manary a check following
United Way Saturday, Nov. 8th, 2014
Daddy Dolls has some

great gifts for
Christmas
By Jessica Boyce
Christmas is a special time to spend
with family and friends, but for those
individuals and families who have
loved ones far away, the holidays can
be a difficult time, especially for children. Nikki Darnell and Tricia Dyal of
Cheboygan were both Marine Wives
and had to deal with their husbands
being far away for a majority of the
time. Thats why in 2005 they came up
with a new company by the name of
Daddy Dolls, Inc.
Daddy Dolls, Inc. is a company that
prints loved ones picture on a soft,
photo doll to make being separated
from loved ones easier for children.

This separation could be caused by
military deployment, business travel,
hospitalization, bereavement, distant
relatives, divorce, adoption, incarceration, and more. Whatever reason for
the separation, Daddy Dolls, Inc. is
here to help. They have a website, daddydolls.com, where you can see all of
their products including Hug-A-You
dolls, Photo Pillows, Photo Tags,
Deployment Buddies, Voice Recorders,
T-Shirts, Pillow Cases, and Photo
Puzzles. All of the items are made here
in Cheboygan and shipped all over the
world.
You can place your ordered any time,
but if you order before

December 5th, you will
get your item delivered by
Christmas. If your child or
someone you know is
having a hard time with
being separated from
their loved one, items
from Daddy Dolls, Inc.
can be a great Christmas
gift so they can always feel
like that person is right by
their side. Whether you
get them a doll or another
item, they can feel a little
bit better this holiday season.
Daddy Dolls, Inc. is a company that was started right here in

Cheboygan that prints your loved ones photo right onto a soft, photo
doll.
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Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe characterization performances. Each child chose a character from the book and
performed a short soliloquy as that character. Also with them were James Kanine, principal, Anne McDevitt,
Executive Director, C.S. Lewis Festival Inc., Doug Mantha, President, Board of Directors, C.S. Lewis Festival, Inc.,
and Kathy Meier, Fifth-Grade Teacher. The C.S. Lewis Festival is a donor-supported, annual exploration of the life
and works of the author of the popular Chronicles of Narnia. The festival represents a collaboration of the arts, faith
and education communities in northern Michigan. For further information direct inquiries to
director@cslewisfestival.org
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LOCAL NEWS
GAYLORD
Bear Basketball Signup 3rd 6th Grade
Final call to sign up for Bear
Basketball. YOU CAN STILL
SIGN UP, but you better
hurry. Registration forms are
available at the Otsego
County Community Center
on-line
at
or
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.
GRAYLING
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees is held
November 15-30 at the
Grayling Mini-Mall (located
on the I-75 Business Loop
near Family Fare) - 50 trees
are beautifully decorated by
area businesses and given
away in a raffle. Purchase the
raffle tickets, then simply
choose your favorite tree and
place a ticket stub in the corresponding container. If

lucky, you could win that
tree! Ticket Sales: Mon-Sat
10am-6:30pm & Sundays
11am-3pm.
*No
Sales
Thanksgiving Day*. Santa
will be here November 29th
from 2-5pm. Christmas Carol
Singers from Mt. Hope
Lutheran Church November
28th from 1-2pm. Back again
this year is the Christmas
Store new and used items
relating to Christmas.
GAYLORD
Community
Thanksgiving dinner
The annual community
Thanksgiving dinner will be
held Thursday, Nov. 27 in St.
Mary's Cathedral Parish Hall,
606 N. Ohio St. with fellowship starting at 2pm. Dinner
at 3pm. This dinner is a nondenominational celebration
of the gifts we receive from
God. It is open to all and free
of charge. This is a full
Thanksgiving dinner will all
of the trimmings. If you
would like to donate or help
please contact Joe or Julie
Koprowicz, 989-732-2119.
GRAYLING
Community
Thanksgiving
Annual
Crawford
21st
AuSable
Community
Thanksgiving
Dinner,
Thursday, November 27th,
Noon 2pm. Camp Grayling
Army Airfield Mess Hall.
Volunteers are needed. If you
wish to volunteer to help set
up, serve, clean up or drive
for home meal deliveries,
please contact Patty Crandall
at 989-745-3557.
GAYLORD
Turkey Trot
November 27, 9am at
Gaylord Industrial Park off
Milbocker Road. Register on
site between 7:30 and
8:30am. Cost is $30. Youth
and veterans $15.
PETOSKEY
Downtown Petoskey
Holiday Parade
Winter is approaching and
with that comes Staffords
Downtown Petoskey Holiday
Parade
on
Saturday,
November 29 at 10 a.m. Join
downtown businesses for a
Dowkers
Meat Market & Deli
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Tuesday Saturday: 7am 5pm
time of family, friends, and

fun! Downtown Petoskey
hosts many area residents
and guests at this time of year
and many of them attend the
parade. This event offers you
a wonderful opportunity to
market your business and
show your support of our
community. If your business
or organization would like to
add your float, walking
ensemble, or music/performance, please complete the
application by November
24th, and send it to Kate
Manthei,
Downtown
Promotions Coordinator, via
e-mail kate@petoskeydowntown.com
LAKES OF THE NORTH

Charity auction
Support Wertz's Warriors and
help fund the Michigan
Winter Special Olympics.
Saturday, Nov. 29. Live auction begins at 6pm. Silent
auction opens at 5pm. last
table closes at 8pm. Food and
refreshments supplied by
Northern Bear Country Store.
Tons of great items.
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
Sock it to me
Join Guardian Gals &
Advantage Audiology as they
donate new socks to Otsego
County Community Giving
program. Drop off new socks
min the lobbies of local elementary schools or at
Guardian Gals, 400, W. Main
St. Collection runs through
Nov. 30.
GAYLORD
Santa parade
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
Philip Hofweber, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones

GAYLORD, (989) 731-1851
SHARE YOUR BOUNTY WITH YOUR

LOVED ONES
Its almost Thanksgiving, a holiday
that once celebrated the harvest season. Although many of us today may
not be directly connected to agriculture, we still gather on Thanksgiving
with our loved ones to share whatever
bounty we may have. But this practice doesnt have to begin and end with
food. Why not incorporate the spirit of
sharing into your overall financial
strategy?
Here are a few suggestions for doing
just that:
Make financial gifts. You could give
shares of stock to your loved ones, or
perhaps give them money to help fund
their IRAs. (They must have earned
income, however, to be eligible to contribute to an IRA.) You can give up to
$14,000 per year, per recipient. If you
are married, you and your spouse can
each give up to the $14,000 yearly
limit.
Invest in your childrens future. To
help your children meet the high costs
of higher education, you might want to
invest in a college savings vehicle. One
option to consider is a 529 plan. When
you contribute to a 529 plan, your

earnings are subject to tax-free growth
potential and distributions are free of
federal taxes, provided they are used
for qualified higher education expenses. (Keep in mind, though, that Section
529 plan distributions not used for
these qualified expenses may be subject to income tax and a 10% penalty.)
Furthermore, if you invest in your
home states 529 plan, you may receive
state tax incentives. Tax issues for 529
plans can be complex, though, so
youll need to consult with your tax
advisor about your situation. Another
benefit of 529 plans: You control the
assets right up to the point at which
they are actually used. So, if you have
been putting away money for a particular child (or grandchild) and he or she
decides against college, you can easily
switch to another beneficiary.
Review your insurance policies. If
something were to happen to you, is
your life insurance sufficient to take
care of your family? In other words,
would there be enough money available to pay off your mortgage, send
your children to
college and help
your
surviving
spouse meet at
least some of his
or her retirement
expenses?
A
financial professional can help
you determine if
your life insurance is sufficient
for your needs.
C o n s i d e r
involving
your
family with your
estate plans. To
help ensure your wishes get carried

out the way you intended, consider
keeping family members informed of
your estate strategy, which could
involve your will, living trust, power of
attorney and other legal documents.
And dont forget to keep your beneficiary designations up to date on your
retirement accounts and your life
insurance policy. So if youve gone
through changes in your family situation, such as a divorce or remarriage,
work with your professional team,
including your financial advisor and
your tax and legal advisors, to make
ensure your investment strategy aligns
with your estate goals.
Once the turkey is eaten and the
football
games
have
ended,
Thanksgiving will draw to a close. But
consider these strategies sharing your
bounty with your loved ones all year
long and throughout your lifetime.
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.
the Santa Parade on Dec. 6th.

Register by Dec. 1. Contact
the Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce, 989-732-6333.
by Santa Claus, who flies in to

town to light the giant
Christmas
tree
in
Pennsylvania Park!
GAYLORD
Educational breakfast
GRAYLING
Art & Uncorked
Otsego County Commission

on
Aging
(OCCOA)
announces
the
next
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.
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.
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
Community
Foundation
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
Friday
in
December,
December 5 from 6 to 9 pm,
the Holiday Open House
begins with an appearance
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).
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!
November 26, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
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!
PETOSKEY
Breakfast for
Champions
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
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.
PETOSKEY
Business class
Businesses can learn about
Responding to Federal
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
Technical
Procurement
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: networksnorthwest.org/ptactraining.
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) 798-4755 or bowersd1@michigan.gov.
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 231-627-7183.
GAYLORD
Benefit dinner
Join the staff of Feeny
Motors for a benefit
spaghetti dinner for Kris
Martenson on Dec. 13, 58pm 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.
GAYLORD
Live nativity
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, 68pm at Grace Baptist
Church, 232 South Townline
Rd.
GAYLORD
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
Blood donations often
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.
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10 Tips to Stay Safe

While Navigating
Winter Driving
Winter has arrived a bit earlier this year in Michigan,
meaning that drivers need to be prepared earlier than ever.
The resulting frigid temperatures and dangerous driving
conditions have caught many people off guard causing
numerous crashes. Meteorologists are predicting another
blustery, snowy and heavy winter season and are cautioning drivers to be extremely cautious in the coming months.
"Winter driving in Michigan can be extremely challenging under normal conditions," said Pamela Harlin,
spokesperson for the Meemic Insurance Company. "When
you add in any form of extreme weather conditions, like an
excess in snow fall, the result can be dangerous driving
conditions that require even the most skilled drivers to use
the utmost caution."
Meemic Insurance offers these 10 Safety Tips for Winter
Driving to help Michigan drivers arrive safely and avoid
costly accidents.
1. Start Clean Be sure to completely clear snow and
ice from all windows, lights, hood and roof for maximum
visibility and to avoid having ice and snow fly off your vehicle. Law enforcement officials are on the lookout for
"peephole drivers."
2. Light it Up Before starting out, turn on your lights
to increase your visibility to other motorists.
3. Slow it Down Remember, posted speed limits are
for dry pavement. Decrease speed on icy, snow-covered
roads and allow extra distance between you and other vehicles.
4. Look Ahead Watch the traffic well ahead for extra
reaction time. Always drive defensively and give yourself a
cushion of time to deal with wintery conditions.
5. Stay Away Stay well back of maintenance vehicles
and snowplows at least 200 feet (it's the law) and don't
pass on the right. Use extreme caution when passing in a
passing lane.
6. Pick a Lane Avoid abrupt lane changes. There may
be a snow ridge between lanes. Also, the passing lane may
be in worse shape than the driving lane.
7. Take a Brake Brake early and gently to avoid skidding. It takes more time and distance to stop in adverse
conditions. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the
brake. Do not pump anti-lock brakes.
8. Watch for Signs Watch for signs alerting you to slippery bridge decks and other areas prone to becoming slick,
even when the rest of the pavement is in good condition.
9. Stay in Control Don't use cruise control or overdrive in wintery conditions. Even a slight depression of
your brakes to deactivate can cause loss of control on hidden slippery patches
10. Avoid Assumptions Do not assume your vehicle can
handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel
drive vehicles encounter trouble on winter roads. The false
sense of security these vehicles offer can leave you less prepared to deal with emergency situations.
Oscoda County Senior News

By: Mark Grantner
Boy, has 2014 flown by. On behalf of the
Board and staff of the Council on Aging we
wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy Health New Year. Heres whats going
on in December:
Monday 12/8/14 at 9:00a.m. the Council
will hold its regular monthly Board meeting
at the Senior Center. As always anyone interested is welcome to attend. Tues 12/16 from
10-11a.m. the Commodity Supplemental
Food Assistance Program will take place at
the Center. This program is for seniors only
and if you havent signed up yet you may do
so on that day. There are income guidelines.
On 12/18 from 9- noon, the Together We Can
Food Pantry will hold its monthly food distribution at the county fairgrounds. The program is open to any county residents. If you havent participated
yet, you can sign up that day. The
Center will be closed beginning
12/24 until Jan 5th 2015 when we
return. Have a wonderful Holiday
season!
Holiday stress are your holidays full of sleigh bells, good
cheer, warm gingerbread and
Peace on Earth? Or is it too much
time fighting traffic, overloading
credit cards, entertaining relatives
and feigning excitement over gifts
you really dont need? Its the season when you are expected to
cram parties, shopping and family
gatherings into your already busy
life. In short, the holidays mean
stress. Here are some tips to help
cope with or even avoid holiday
stress:
Stay out of holiday debt know when

your spending limit. Expensive gifts wont
guarantee a happy holiday. If you have a
large family consider starting a name
exchange. Theres a good chance everyone
else will appreciate a break too.
Make a shopping list and stick to it staying organized will help avoid any over sight
and last minute panic. As a bonus, youll be
less likely to make any impulse purchases
that you really cant afford.
Avoid the relative meltdown if everybody
in your family gets along consider yourself
lucky, but if your family is full of conflict and
friction it may become a battlefield. When a
couple of relatives insist on sniping at one
another, take it as your cue to go for a walk or
tidy up a distant room. If the worst fights
happen at the dining room table consider
having the family meal at a nice restaurant

where everyone is more likely to be on their
best behavior.
Go easy on the alcohol dont go overboard, too much alcohol will only add to your
stress. You will probably say or do things that
youll regret and you are bound to feel lousy
the next day.
Keep moving - Exercise is always a great
stress reliever. Take a brisk walk around the
neighborhood. A little winter sunlight can
dramatically brighten your mood.
Take a moment to appreciate the simple
things Getting into the holiday spirit can be
as easy as putting on a nostalgic holiday tune
or making your favorite wintertime drink.
Stay flexible too many people approach
the holidays with a fixed
vision of how things should
Mark Grantner is the Director of the Oscoda

County Council on Aging. If you have any
questions you can contact him at 826-3025.
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If you are traveling, give yourself plenty of
time to get there. Slow down, take a deep
breath and try to be courteous to the drivers
or fellow travelers around you.
Reign in your expectations no holiday in
the history of civilization has ever gone perfectly. Spills and squabbles and unwanted
gifts are just part of the season. Just take it all
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LOCAL NEWS
Up North Electronics
Gaylords locally-owned
RadioShack dealer has new location
Up North Electronics store manager Jeff Morey has over 20 years of experience in the
service side of the electronics industry. PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
By Jim Akans
RadioShack has been an American tradition in consumer electronic products
for over 90 years. The familiar red and
white letter sign dots landscapes across
the United States with more than 4,700
company operated stores, 1,500 wireless
phone centers, and more than 1,100
dealer franchises. Here in northern
Lower Michigan, RadioShack has been a
staple retail store in Gaylord for approximately 30 years; first located on Old 27
and now at new expanded location in
the Edelweiss Village shopping plaza.
Store manager, Jeff Morey, states, We
have moved just five doors down from
our previous location in the Edelweiss
Village. There is nearly double the
space, which allows us to expand our
product lines and serve our customers
even better.
Radio Shack is truly Americas electronics and gadget playground. Up
North Electronics carries everything a
company-owned RadioShack store carries plus additional inventory, such as
ham radios, CB radios and accessories,
marine band radios plus stereo systems
for boats, a complete line of remote
control helicopters, specialty adaptors, a
huge selection of batteries, and more.
ince 2010, customers and small businesses alike have been able to kick
start their holiday shopping season
on a day celebrating the uniqueness, charm
and economic impact that small businesses
bring to communities nationwide. Recognized
as Small Business Saturday - taking place
the Saturday following Thanksgiving each
year this celebratory day was founded to
encourage consumers across the country to
support local, small businesses within their
hometowns and beyond.
As a regular Up North Electronics

shopper I can affirm that the store has
virtually everything an electronics tinkerer, hobbyist or digital age enthusiast
could possible want or need. Even the
youngsters can get in on the fun with
the stores wide assortment of all-inclusive electronic and physics sets, such as
robot kits and even a potato-powered
clock.
Customers will find the Up North
Electronics staff very knowledgeable
about the items they carry, and sales
associates will assist in evaluating the
often-confusing world of electronic
products such as Nooks, Kindles, i-Pads,
i-Pods, Consumer Cellular pre-paid cell
phones and more.
Store manager Jeff Morey has over 20
years of experience in the service side of
the electronics industry. That expertise
is not only valuable when assisting customers in finding the product that will
fit their needs, it allows Up North
Electronics to offer service for a wide
array of electronic items, including cell
phones and computers. The staff understands that excellence in customer service also means offering a liberal return
policy, so if someone isnt sure a product
is what they need, they can take it home
In only five years, Small Business Saturday
has taken on a life of its own and its been
very exciting to see how small business owners and communities have come together to
own the day and make it special, explains
Lisette Bernstein, Vice President of Small
Business Saturday at American Express.
With the support of American Express a
founding partner of Small Business Saturday
and fortitude of thousands of small business owners across the country, Small
Business Saturday has quickly become widely recognized as the day to kick start the hol-
Up North Electronics, Gaylords locally-owned RadioShack dealer, has recently opened a

new expanded store located in the Edelweiss Village shopping plaza. PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
and try it out.
That is a big difference when buying
locally versus on-line, Jeff Morey
affirms. Being able to actually see a
product, talk to a knowledgeable sales
person about how that product suits the
customers needs, and to be able to
return a product if it doesnt. It is also
great to be able to support your local
economy when you shop.
iday shopping season. Anchored between
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, small businesses stand out thanks in part to the national media attention Small Business Saturday
generates, but also in part to the individual
efforts small business owners nationwide
contribute to make this day one of a kind. As
a result, consumers are showing an increase
in spending as each Small Business Saturday
passes. In fact, a survey conducted on behalf
of the National Federation of Independent
Businesses and American Express identified
that $5.7 billion was spent by consumers
The Up North Electronics team is

committed to excellence in customer
service, product selection and value
pricing. Building on an American tradition that began over 90 years ago,
Gaylords Up North
Electronics/RadioShack is bringing the
best in local consumer electronics retail
selection and service into the 21st
Century.
aware of the initiative on Small Business
Saturday in 2013 alone.
We hope you support locally owned businesses all year around, but be sure and
spend Saturday, November 30th shopping
locally on Small Business Saturday. We
encourage our readers to shop in local businesses this holiday season and refrain from
shopping on-line with businesses that have
absolutely no impact on our local community
except to take your money.
UP NORTH ELECTRONICS
upnorthelectronics@hotmail.com
PH. 989.732.6731
November 26, 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
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.
What accounts for the difference?
Independent businesses spend much

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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December 13th - A Christmas Collage
Concert 7:30pm Gornick Auditorium
Tickets $5 Tickets available at the Arts Center
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LOCAL NEWS
TERRIFIC KIDS
All kids are terrific and here
at South Maple Elementary
and North Maple
Elementary we are acknowledging kids for good character. The Kiwanis club of
Otsego County is helping us
with this endeavor.
Students who exhibit good
behavior by following our
school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so.
One student per class will be
selected to receive a Terrific
Kid award, button, and
pencil. The student names
will be announced on our
morning announcements.
They will also have their
picture taken to hang on
our Terrific Kid bulletin
board. This is an excellent
opportunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a
social/emotional level
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describe the traffic jams and heavy pedestrian traffic that
occurred in the city the day after Thanksgiving.
Black Friday eventually became a positive event due to the
extreme amount of profit that stores began to see on the day
that unofficially marked the start of the Christmas season.
Now, Black Friday Sales can start as early as Thanksgiving
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corporation that has been having Black Friday prices this
year since November 21st, advertising Black Friday Prices,
Before Black Friday. Not only huge companies like Walmart
participate in Black Friday, but be on the lookout for sales
that are taking place in every town at local stores. The Alpine
Chocolat Haus in Gaylord and Boyne City will be having their
Annual Black Friday Sale from 8:00 am noon on Friday,
November 28th with various discounts on store items.
Dont let the craze of good deals go too far to your head
and please be safe and respectable this Black Friday. The holiday season is about caring, love, and generosity and this
should be upheld even on this great day for sales. There have
been numerous Black Friday incidents including stabbings,
arrests, tramplings, and even death, so make sure you do
your part to keep yourself and others safe.
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Cyber Monday has really only been around in its popularity
since 2005, but started as a way to promote online shopping.
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Wellington Project
Complete? Almost
A few months ago, Wellington Farm near
Grayling decided to move the Toboggan
House from the old Pioneer Hills Ski Resort
to the 60-acre museum and restore it. The
building was built sometime in the late thirties-early forties and was used to launch
toboggan loads of thrill seekers down a steep
hill. Eventually the ski resort ceased to operate and the property was purchased by the
COOR Intermediate School District and the
old lodge was converted to their administration building.
The Toboggan House was used for storage
for a while but eventually was abandon.
Believing that the building was becoming a
possible source of liability, COOR decided to
dispose of it. Wellington Farm looked the
building over and decided that it was still
sound and a building with unique historical
significance and would make an interesting
addition to the living history farm.
Having decided to save the building from
destruction, a professional mover was contacted, terms were agreed upon and a fundraising campaign conducted locally. In July
of 2014 the building was moved off its foundation, the second story removed and the
two pieces of the structure moved approximately 12 miles to the farm. There, in one of
the farms hay meadows, the building was reassembled.
A road had to be constructed through a
wooded area to allow the building to be
placed at its desired location. The site for
the structure also had to be improved by
removing trees and brush, leveling and filling. The Toboggan House was then pulled
over the new road and set upon the ground
at its future home on Crafters Alley at
Wellington Farm where it will become the
farms Loom House.
Once securely set on the prepared site,
renovation of the building soon got underway. Much filling and leveling had to be
done around the building to allow for construction equipment and scaffolding. The
eyebrow roof, which circled the building on
three sides between the first and second stories, had to be removed to facilitate moving
the structure.
During its removal, it was decided that
portion of the struc4tture was in such dire
condition that it was not worth trying to
save. As a result, a complete new eyebrow
The Toboggan House at the old Pioneer Hill

Ski Resort near Roscommon as it appeared
in early summer of 2014.
roof had to be constructed. The entire lower

level of the building was constructed logcabin style using squared oak timbers. All of
the cracks between the timbers had to be
cleaned and re-calked. Next came a complete cleaning of the interior facilitated with
a leaf blower and a power washer. Finally, a
new coat of paint was applied to the building
exterior. Door hinges were reset and all the
trim painted.
Yet to be accomplished is the landscaping
and the installation of a handicapped ramp.
This will be accomplished in early spring of
2015. Looms, a spinning wheel and period
furniture will be placed in the building and it
will begin operation as a working Loom
House at the 60-acre living history complex.
Currently, Wellington Farm has three operational beam looms which will go into the
Loom House. It is anticipated that the Loom
The building as it appears today on Crafters

Alley at Wellington Farm near Grayling where
in the Spring of 2015 it will become the 60acre living history farms Loom House.
House will provide hand loomed rugs which
will be available for purchase at the Farm
Visitor Center. It is also anticipated that
weaving classes will be offered beginning
sometime during the 2015 season. The
Loom House will be available for viewing by
visitors on opening day, 2015.
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.
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The Petoskey District Library is excited to welcome artist
Shirley Harrer as part of Hobbies in the Lobby. Shirley, who
is from Sault Ste. Marie, has been a crafter all her life. Her
specialty is creating beautiful handcrafted teddy bears,
moose and bunnies of all sizes. Many of her bears are made
as memorial gifts for families, out of clothing and other
mementos of a loved one, which she creatively customizes
into unique family heirlooms.
Her talents are not just limited to animals. She also creates beautiful custom pins, warm woolen mittens and garland, many of which are made from recycled
materials. Crafting is not just a hobby for Shirley. Over the
past sixteen years she has sold her creations at craft shows
which has helped put her daughter through college.
Please join us at the Petoskey District Library on Friday,
December 5th from 1:00-2:00
pm to see some of Shirleys
whimsical pieces and hear
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crafting career and all the
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Inspirational Living
Thoughts on...What
are you thankful for this

Thanksgiving??
My son Charlie is back to work.

Everybody is well and healthy.
Otto Harvey
I'm grateful for the life the Lord has

given me. I wouldn't be who I am
today without Him. I wouldn't have
the strength or courage with out
Him.
Therese Dankert
PERSPECTIVE
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Choice Publications
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There is a lot that I am thankful for this
Thanksgiving. One of the first things that I
am thankful for is that God keeps His promises. There are a lot of promises in the Bible
but one of the most relevant ones that I
believe we as a nation need to pay close
attention to right now is found in 2
Chronicles 7:14-15 as written in the English
Standard Version.
"if my people who are called by my name
humble themselves, and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked ways, then I
will hear from heaven and will forgive their
sin and heal their land. 15 Now my eyes will
be open and my ears attentive to the prayer
that is made in this place."
I am also thankful that I was able to celebrate my mom's birthday and for my dad's
care of her. I am thankful that we live in a
nation where we are still free to worship God
as we see fit. I am thankful that I was able to
spend five days at the beginning of this
month with a group of men and Fellowship
of the Sword staff on a 500 acre ranch in
South Texas exploring what it means to be a
friend of God. I am thankful that He desires
to have that relationship with us. I am
thankful that in January my wife held a
Pampered Chef party and the consultant told
her she thought I would be a good consultant. I am thankful that God is a God of
change. I am also thankful that He calls us to
change as can be seen in Romans 12:2 where
it is written "2 And do not be conformed to

this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what
the will of God is, that which is good and
acceptable and perfect." I am thankful that
God opened my eyes to this a year ago on a
Fellowship of the Sword event in South Texas.
I am not a fan of change but am moving in
that direction. I am thankful that Jesus came
and died on a cross so that we could receive
the free gift of God which is eternal life in
Christ Jesus our Lord as found in Romans
6:23. I am also thankful that God offers us
His grace because it is "by grace you have
been saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a
result of works..." as we read in Ephesians
2:8-9.I am also thankful that 2 Corinthians
5:17 is true which states "therefore if anyone
is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old
things passed away; behold, new things have
come." I am thankful that God gave me a
beautiful wife, and a great family with seven
grand kids, and that I get to be a great grandparent the beginning of December. I am
thankful that I have been able to work with
the Weekly Choice on this page for over five
years. I am thankful for good neighbors who
keep watch over our home when we leave
occasionally. As I said there is a lot to be
thankful for. I could certainly continue to
name more. I hope you are thankful and
have a great Thanksgiving.
Daily Word
WEDNESDAY: Colossians 3:15-17New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 Let the peace of
Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and
admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with
thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the
name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
THURSDAY: 1 Thessalonians 5:18New American Standard Bible (NASB) 18 in everything give

thanks; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus.
FRIDAY: Philippians 4:5-7New American Standard Bible (NASB) 30 If I partake with thankfulness, why am I slandered concerning that for which I give thanks? 31 Whether, then,
you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
SATURDAY: Hebrews 12:28New American Standard Bible (NASB) 28 Therefore, since we

receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may
offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
SUNDAY: 1 Timothy 1:12New American Standard Bible (NASB) 12 I thank Christ Jesus our
Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into
service,
MONDAY:
Psalm 107:21-22New American Standard Bible (NASB) 21 Let them give thanks to
the Lord for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men! 22 Let them
also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, And tell of His works with joyful singing.
TUESDAY: Jonah 2:8-9New American Standard Bible (NASB) 8 Those who regard vain idols
Forsake their faithfulness, 9 But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving.
That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is from the Lord.
WEDNESDAY:
Philippians 4:5-7New American Standard Bible (NASB) 5
Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
No matter where you are in Lifes Journey you are welcomed here.
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American Smokeout
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Residents in Northern Michigan can find
smoking cessation assistance at various locations:
McLaren Health Care runs tobacco cessation programs throughout the year at its
Petoskey and Cheboygan locations. For
schedules, visit www.mclaren.org.
Charlevoix Area Hospital offers a
Freedom From Smoking Clinic. Visit
www.cah.org.
Visit the Health Department of
Northwest Michigan online at
www.nwhealth.org/tobacco.
Michigan Department of Community
Healths Quitline can be reached at 1-800QUIT-Now or visit www.michigan.gov/mdch
for further resources.
Learn about useful applications available
for smartphone users at
www.smokefree.gov/apps-quitstart.
For more information about the Great
American Smokeout program, visit
www.cancer.org.
The human body begins to repair itself the

moment one quits smoking. In just twenty
minutes, blood pressure and pulse return to
normal; within 48 hours, nerve endings
begin to regenerate. In as little as five years,
those who successfully quit could see their
stroke risk diminish to that of a non-smoker.
On November 20, the Health Department
of Northwest Michigan encouraged local residents to quit smoking during the Great
American Smokeout. The American Cancer
Society observes this nationwide event
annually, hoping to inspire smokers to quit
and begin enjoying a healthier, tobacco-free
lifestyle.
Quitting now is good for your body and
for all the people around you as well, said
Susan Pulaski, Community Health
Coordinator at Health Department of
Northwest Michigan. To successfully kick the
habit, smokers are reminded to set a specific
quit date, share plans with family and
friends, anticipate challenges, remove temptations, and speak with their doctors about
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We don't want you to fall for anti-GMO
hype about health dangers. The Internet's
jam-packed with scary, misleading
untruths about GM food. Case in point: The
claim that they boost cancer risk. Turns
out that claim was based on a study in rats,
and it was retracted in 2013 (for weak evidence) by the journal that originally published it. And what about the Internet
warning that GM foods trigger gluten intolerance? It's been dismissed by experts at
the Celiac Disease Foundation.
You can avoid GM ingredients, if you
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on the word "natural"! Do look for foods
labeled organic. They're free of GM ingredients and synthetic pesticides. Or look for
foods with the nonprofit Non-GMO
Project's "verified" seal. It's a sign that a
food maker has gone through the group's
voluntary certification process used on
foods in the United State and Canada. The
Environmental Working Group's Shoppers
Guide
is
available
at
www.ewg.org/research/shoppers-guide-toavoiding-ge-food. And remember: With the
exception of most papaya, a few varieties
of zucchini, and a tiny percentage of sweet
corn, fresh fruits and vegetables are nonGMO. Filling your plate with organic or
well-washed nonorganic fresh produce -- a
great eating strategy for good health -- is a
good way to sidestep many GM ingredients. So eat your fill, without fear.
We say bravo to lawmakers who are

introducing GM labeling bills in 20 states
this year. Before the November elections,
Connecticut, Vermont and Maine already
had label laws waiting to be activated:
Vermont's is set to go into effect in 2016.
GM labels will appear in the other two
states when neighboring states sign on, too.
We're not fear-mongering. We eat GM
foods every day -- without fear. So far, science says GM foods are not harmful to our
health. The best evidence: In a definitive
2013 review of 1,763 genetically modified
organism studies, Italian researchers
found "no scientific evidence of toxic or
allergenic effects." And more than 130
research projects funded by the independent European Commission (not by pro-GM
forces) concluded that GM foods pose no
unique health threats. Meanwhile, a brandnew University of California, Davis, study
of 100 billion farm animals found no differences in their health before 1996 (when feed
was all non-GMO) and today (when most
is). But if all GM foods were labeled, it
would be easier to spot future problems
and to provide future proof of safety. So
here's our hype-free update on three things
you should know about the GM food controversy:
We're concerned about the environmental impact. GM crops have triggered the
rise of superweeds that are resistant to
weed-killers used on GM cotton, soybeans
and
corn.
Washington
S t a t e
U n ive r s i t y
scientists
warn that as
result,
a
weed-killer
use
has
risen 25 percent annually in recent
years.
In
Natural patches of Vermont Arnica,

Emu oil products, Bio-freeze,
neck bone pillows, essential oils.
Gift certificates available.
Our fenced storage area provides safe and

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Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of The Dr. Oz Show,
and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and
Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To
live your healthiest, tune into The Dr. Oz Show or
visit www.sharecare.com.
(c) 2014 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz,
M.D.
Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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