Former Junior National Team runner

captures Olympic event; EMU Professor

wins Sprint triathlon
By Mike Dunn
GAYLORD The start of
the 2012 Mark Mellon
Memorial Triathlon was
delayed about 30 minutes
Saturday morning because of
threatening skies but once
things got under way, the
weather couldnt have been
better.
Slightly overcast skies with
a nice breeze much of the
time provided near perfect
conditions for the tri-athletes
who swam, biked and ran in
either the Olympic Triathlon
with the traditional 1K swim,
40K bike and 10K run or the
Sprint Triathlon featuring a
500-meter swim, 20K bike
and 5K run. Counting those
who participated in the sepa-
rate 5K run, there were more
than 200 participants in all
for the annual return of the
event at Otsego Lake County
Park.
Its a real nice turnout,
especially since we didnt
have as many race-day
signups because of the thun-
der and lightning early this
morning, said Dave Smith,
the co-race director along
with his dad Dan, and also a
top-grade tri-athlete in his
own right. We had over 200,
about the same as last year.
Everything seemed to go
smoothly.
Smith thanked his father
and other family members
along with the many volun-
teers from the St. Mary ath-
letic boosters who provided
food and refreshments and
helped with various duties.
We couldnt put this on
without all the volunteers; we
really appreciate all they do,
Smith said.
Smith, a 2001 St. Mary
graduate now serving as a
health and physical educa-
tion teacher at Mancelona
High School, came into
Saturdays event as the two-
time defending Olympic
Triathlon champion.
He expected to face a stiff
challenge from former Junior
National Team runner Aaron
Bachman, 24, of Grosse Point
and he was right.
Bachman passed Smith
during the final phase of the
event to cross the finish line
in a strong time of 1 hour, 48
minutes, 28.6 seconds. Smith
was runner-up in 1:51:20.4
with Phil Kauppi in third
(2:02:10.5).
With Aaron here, I knew it
would be a challenge, Smith
said. Hes a solid runner so I
knew I had to make up time
on the bike. I was ahead of
him for a while (after the
bike) but he finally outran
me. Hes just a great athlete.
This was Bachmans first
time entering the Mellon
event. He and his wife
Lindsey were in Traverse City
visiting Lindseys parents and
decided to participate.
I never did this one before
but I knew Dave was a good
racer so I was excited to
come here and compete
against him, Bachman said.
My strategy was to build a
lead throughout the race and
then finish strong. But Daves
very good on the bike. Once
he passed me, it was a matter
of staying close enough to
hopefully catch him during
the run.
Bachman, who trains
endurance athletes, said it
felt good to win but that it
took a real effort.
I have to take it more seri-
ously now than when I was
18 or 19, he said. This was
my second race of the season
and I plan to do three or four
more. It feels really, really
good to win today. Im happy
it all went smoothly.
It also went pretty smooth-
ly for Bachmans wife
Lindsey, who was the female
champion in a time of
2:19:09.7. Jill Goshov
(2:22:12.4) was the runner-up
with Jullien Flynn (2:27:05.6)
the third female to finish the
course.
Glenn Goodman
(2:03:37.4) came in fourth
overall behind Bachman,
Smith and Kauppi with Ryan
Hamilton (2:05:53.3) in fifth
followed by Jon Foltz
(2:06:28.1), Lee Kanitz
(2:06:44.3), Stephen Eles
(2:07:31.6), Trevor Darnell
(2:10:21.8) and Scout Hester
(2:13:21.6) to round out the
top 10.
Dave Smiths younger
brother Mike was 11th over-
all in 2:14:56.5 and was the
top finisher in the Male 20-29
age group.
In the Sprint Triathlon, it
was retired school superin-
tendent and current Eastern
Michigan University profes-
sor Derrick Fries, 59, of
Clarkston leading the way in
a time of 1:05:36.9. Robert
Rendon, 27, a member of the
Coast Guard stationed in
Traverse City, was runner-up
in 1:06:03.9 with Joseph
Southgate (1:06:29.5) in
third.
Kallisse Dent, 16, of
Midland was the female
champion in 1:09:07.0, taking
sixth place overall.
This was Fries second time
competing in the Mellon
event. He took third place
last year.
I tried to go hard in the
swim, hammer it on the bike
and then hold off the young
guys on the run, Fries said
with a chuckle. I left from
downstate early this morning
and got here about 5:40 a.m.
so I had time to pre-drive the
bike course and that helped a
lot.
When Fries descended
from the bike, he saw where
Rendon was and knew he
had to stay focused in the
run.
I kept checking back on
the curves to see where
Robert was, he said. I knew
I had a chance if I could pick
up my leg speed.
Fries said it felt great to
win.
Its such a nice event up
here, he said. Its a great
place to have it.
Rendon, an Aviation
Survival Technician (AST) 2,
was a Mellon first-timer,
though he had done similar
triathlon events while sta-
tioned in Oregon.
I was looking for a race
that fit in my schedule and
this one did, he said. Its not
too far (from Traverse City).
Rendon came over with his
wife Katey and their three
children: Noah, 7, and 3-
year-old twins Ryan and
Aubrey.
Rendon said he knew he
wouldnt be first out of the
water, so he had to make up
time on the bike and then
exceed on the run.
He came close but Fries
was able to hold him off.
I did well, Rendon said. I
was satisfied with my time.
Rendon said he enjoyed
Aaron Bachman crosses the finish line Saturday at Otsego Lake County Park as the
Olympic Triathlon champ.
Dave Smith of Mancelona, the co-race director with
his dad Dan, finishes as runner-up on Saturday.
Athletes competing in the Mellon Olympic Triathlon
on Saturday emerge from the waters of Otsego Lake.
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OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
MALE OPEN WINNERS
1. Aaron Bachman 1:48:28.6
2. Dave Smith 1:51:20.4
3. Phil Kauppi 2:02:10.5
FEMALE OPEN WINNERS
1. Lindsey Bachman 2:19:09.7
2. Jill Gushov 2:22:12.4
3. Jullien Flynn 2:27:05.6
FEMALE 16-19
1. Elizabeth Callison
2:45:49.3
MALE 20-29
1. Michael Smith 2:14:56.5
2. Greg Roan 2:27:23.7
3. Steve Farver 2:37:44.7
4. Cody Richardson 2:43:12.4
FEMALE 20-29
1. Kara Wagner 2:29:49.5
MALE 30-39
1. Ryan Hamilton 2:05:53.3
2. Lee Kanitz 2:06:44.3
3. Stephen Eles 2:07:31.6
4. Trevor Darnell 2:10:21.8
5. John Pryor 2:18:05.7
6. Craig Elford 2:21:11.6
7. Matt Boldrey 2:29:32.7
8. Joon-Beom Chu 2:47:41.2
FEMALE 30-39
1. Monica Pearson 2:32:28.5
2. Sarah Goad 2:56:14.5
3. Erin Byrge 2:58:52.9
4. Jessica Mason 2:59:35.2
MALE 40-49
1. Glenn Goodman 2:03:37.4
2. Jon Foltz 2:06:28.1
3. Scout Hester 2:13:21.6
4. Sean Sullivan 2:18:27.6
5. Kasey Nelson 2:19:27.7
6. Jeff Wagner 2:19:53.6
7. Joe Decker 2:24:26.5
8. Richard Filar 2:26:12.3
9. Timothy Reaume 2:27:52.8
10. Frank Ingalls 2:32:49.2
11. Ted Richardson 2:34:40.5
12. David Qua 2:59:59.8
13. Joseph Colliton 3:28:19.3
FEMALE 40-49
1. Keri Jones 2:36:50.0
2. Stacey Runke 2:45:27.2
3. Linda Callison 3:22:34.0
4. Jennifer Roan 3:32:59.4
MALE 50-59
1. Steve Baker 2:35:23.7
2. Larry Huston 2:37:25.0
3. Donovan Avendorf
2:44:23.6
4. Thomas Klein 2:49:09.3
5. Dave Anderson 2:59:54.9
6. Jonathan Elenz 3:23:23.9
FEMALE 50-59
1. Julie Jenkins 2:28:34.9
2. Melanie Bowie 2:42:15.8
3. Andrea Risk 3:07:16.6
4. Carla Elenz 3:15:00.6
MALE 60-69
1. Donn Broeker 2:58:34.7
SPRINT TRIATHLON
MALE OPEN WINNERS
1. Derrick Fries 1:05:36.9
2. Robert Rendon 1:06:03.9
3. Joseph Southgate 1:06:29.5
FEMALE OPEN WINNERS
1. Kallisse Dent 1:09:07.0
2. Melissa Williams 1:17:18.0
3. Christina Smith 1:18:44.1
MALE 10-UNDER
1. Gavin Bebble 1:57:13.2
FEMALE 10-UNDER
1. Daniel Smith 1:50:38.7
2. Elle Hacker 2:11:09.7
MALE 11-15
1. Jack Hervela 1:15:46.2
2. Garrett Richardson
1:20:21.7
3. Levi Milan 1:21:55.9
4. Shad Ealy 1:38:50.3
FEMALE 11-15
1. Elizabeth Heinz 1:44:25.7
MALE 16-19
1. Andy Frakes 1:06:36.8
2. Joshua Lahey 1:21:44.0
3. William Stolicker 1:43:09.4
4. Gus Stolicker 2:04:54.9
FEMALE 16-19
1. Kaila Black 1:30:15.6
MALE 20-29
1. Marty Shafer 1:21:31.3
2. Jesse Richardson 1:27:27.3
3. John Gale 1:31:09.0
4. Dustin Urman 1:34:50.3
5. Kyle Rogers 1:39:53.0
FEMALE 20-29
1. Chelsea Daniels 1:32:13.3
2. Hannah Hewitt 1:36:22.4
3. Lovisa Golder 1:39:45.0
4. Ashley Ochoa 2:03:41.0
MALE 30-39
1. Jerod Anderson 1:09:50.0
2. Michael Southwell
1:10:59.4
3. Jay Ousterhout 1:11:48.4
4. Stephen Orsini 1:12:07.3
5. Matthew Smock 1:15:18.9
6. Tyler Buitenwerf 1:15:44.6
7. Kyle Herrington 1:15:54.8
8. Jesse Lahey 1:18:09.3
9. Michael Horn 1:20:07.0
10. Stephen Hanley 1:22:14.5
11. Brad Crawford 1:23:40.2
12. Brett Miller 1:26:37.1
13. Todd Panfil 1:27:03.
FEMALE 30-39
1. Bronwen Dean 1:26:02.8
2. Lisa Speck 1:33:59.9
3. Julie Sidelinger 1:39:03.4
4. Charissa Abel 1:30:06.4
5. Amie Mleko 1:45:24.5
6. Sara Gapinski 1:49:12.6
7. Sheri Petrowski 1:49:58.7
MALE 40-49
1. Ken Frechen 1:10:16.4
2. Scott Edison 1:12:37.1
3. William Hodges 1:15:59.8
4. Mark Hughes 1:19:09.3
5. Ronald K. Klanke 1:22:35.9
6. Marcus Merillat 1:24:37.9
7. Todd Vitaz 1:25:45.0
8. Paul Morin 1:32:01.6
9. Pete LeFavour 1:40:07.5
10. Dan Sutton 1:45:39.7
FEMALE 40-49
1. Lisa Bowerman 1:21:36.5
2. Jennifer Reaume 1:24:04.0
3. Kelly Hodges 1:24:07.5
4. Rhonda Howard 1:28:07.1
5. Michelle Hagerman
1:28:20.6
6. Janet Sullivan 1:28:51.3
7. Tammy Busch 1:29:02.5
8. Shannon Gabel-Dorn
1:33:08.9
9. Hillory Speck 1:33:59.6
10. Aileen Klanke 1:39:04.1
MALE 50-59
1. Steve Moelter 1:06:39.7
2. Edward Timm 1:12:07.0
3. John Hibbler 1:17:10.1
4. Stan Dent 1:20:58.7
5. Ben Wilson 1:21:07.9
6. David Donaghy 1:22:25.3
7. Mark Blessing 1:23:11.0
8. Robert Craft 1:23:45.9
9. Marty Lahey 1:24:37.9
10. Ken Godin 1:28:04.3
FEMALE 50-59
1. Cyndi Davidson 1:22:24.0
2. Kaye Inglis 1:23:11.7
3. Joyce Rutkowski 2:15:37.2
4. Martha Neumann 2:17:10.3
MALE 60-69
1. Edward Bottrell 1:10:26.1
2. Paul Westberg 1:22:39.9
SPRINT RELAY TRIATHLON
1. Team Roberts 1:32:40.0
2. Team Duff 1:32:42.6
3. Team Irwin 1:37:19.9
4. Team Larson 1:49:58.1
5K RUN
MALE OPEN WINNERS
1. Shayne Dingman,
Mancelona 17:49
2. Kyle Reamer, Rockford
19:43
3. Jeff Sharrow, Gilbert, AZ
20:16
FEMALE OPEN WINNERS
1. Brooke Wagner, Gaylord
21:53
2. Angie Westover, Ann Arbor
24:03
3. Averi Bebble, Gaylord 24:43
MALE 11-15
1. Jacob Reamer, Rockford
23:01
2. Daniel Lahey, Mio 42:17
FEMALE 11-15
1. Cecily Lahey, Mio 30:39
2. Serena Orsini, Midland
42:06
MALE 16-19
1. Nick Reamer, Rockford
23:29
FEMALE 16-19
1. Jenna Gabreski, Unknown
25:42
MALE 20-29
1. Terrance Foley, Surprise,
AZ 23:32
FEMALE 20-29
1. Nicole Gabreski, Ann Arbor
25:09
2. Lyndsay Sharrow, Gilbert
AZ 26:46.3
3. Leslie Foley, Surprise AZ
26:46.4
4. Jen Shadrach, Ann Arbor
30:57
MALE 30-39
1. Kurt Kwiatkowski, Rudyard
21:35
2. Steve Sawyer, Rudyard
21:42
3. Kevin Postma, Rudyard
21:52
4. Larry Fortier, Gaylord 24:51
5. Lance Bickel, Rudyard
24:54
6. Daniel Christensen,
Beaverton, OR 26:30
7. Robert Swartz, Boyne City
44:38
FEMALE 30-39
1. Christie Shadrach, Parma,
OH 25:58
2. Beth Marben, Gaylord
26:53
3. Donna Orsino, Midland
27:04
4. Tomoka Miyamoto, Detroit
28:07
5. Sarah Johnson, Lakeville,
MN 29:25
6. Liz Gale, Unknown 32:23.0
7. Katherine Gale, Unknown
32:23.2
8. Erin Lahey, Mio 32:29
9. Carrie Dorcey, China, MI
33:08
10. Danielle Swartz, Boyne
City 44:39
MALE 40-49
1. Corey Derenzy, Grayling
21:15
2. Mark Bulk, Unknown 21:32
3. Clint Reamer, Rockford
24:10
4. Michael Maleski, Parma,
OH 24:48
5. Thomas Sutton, Gaylord
28:01
FEMALE 40-49
1. Michelle Dingman,
Mancelona 25:19
2. Laura Flynn, Sault Ste.
Marie, ON 30:39
3. Penny Derenzy, Grayling
32:07
MALE 50-59
1. Kurt Dingman, Mancelona
23:13
2. Craig Johnson, Wolverine
32:53
FEMALE 50-59
1. Mary Pope, Pinckney, 25:26
2. Theresa Trudeau, Pellston
33:20
3. Carolyn Harney, Unknown
36:59
4. Catherine Bodnar, Hope
39:47
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the course and liked how it
was well-marked.
It was a little hillier than
Oregon but I like the hills, he
said.
Dent is entering her junior
year at Midland Dow High
School, where she runs cross
country and track. She suc-
cessfully defended the Sprint
title she won the year before.
I went out and did my
best, she said. There was
one girl next to me on the
bike for a while but I got
ahead of her and pretty much
knew I would win if I kept my
pace during the run.
Dent, who also won a
triathlon at South Haven a
few weeks before, said it felt
good to repeat as champion.
My goal was to finish
strong and try for a personal
best, she said.
Melissa Williams
(1:17:18.0) was the runner-up
among the ladies and
Christina Smith of Gaylord,
Dave and Mikes younger sis-
ter and a senior-to-be at St.
Mary, was third in 1:18:44.1.
Andy Frakes (1:06:36.8)
came in fourth overall with
Steve Moelter (1:06:39.7) in
fifth followed by Dent in sixth
and Jerod Anderson
(1:09:50.0) in seventh.
The 5K Run champion of
2012 was Shayne Dingman of
Mancelona, who graduated a
few week ago. Shayne fin-
ished the course in 17:49
with Kyle Reamer of Rockford
as runner-up in 19:43 and Jeff
Sharrow of Gilbert, AZ in
third in 20:16.
Brooke Wagner of Gaylord
was the female open champ
in 21:53, taking ninth place
overall, with Angie Westover
of Ann Arbor (24:03) as run-
ner-up and Averi Bebble of
Gaylord (24:43) third.
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PHOTO BY MIKE DUNN
MARK MELLON TRIATHLON
JULY 7, 2012
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Three-time defending champs Triebold and
LaJoie return to put title on line against another
possible record field
By Mike Dunn
GRAYLING Looks like
there will be another strong
field for the annual AuSable
River Canoe Marathon this
year. As of July 7, there were
64 two-person teams entered
to participate in the 2012
marathon, which is billed as
the longest, richest non-stop
canoe race in North America
and the worlds toughest
spectator race. Last year,
there were 90 teams in the
field and 69 crossed the fin-
ish line of the grueling two-
day, 120-mile canoe race that
extends along the Au Sable
from Grayling to Oscoda.
The 2012 race kicks off on
Saturday, July 28, at 9 p.m.
with the traditional LeMans-
style start at the Old AuSable
Canoe Livery. The racing
duos paddle their canoes all
night along the winding con-
tours of the AuSable River
with the top teams finishing
in Oscoda around noon on
Sunday.
This years field includes
four-time defending champs
Andrew Triebold and Steve
Lajoie and many strong chal-
lengers. Triebold, 36, of
Grayling and Lajoie, 36, of
Mirabel, Quebec, won the
2011 race in a time of 14
hours, 41 minutes.
Two of the top Grayling
racers, 30-year-old Josh
Sheldon and 25-year-old
Ryan Halstead, are joining
forces this year and should
present a formidable chal-
lenge to the winning streak of
Triebold and Lajoie. Last
year, Ryan Halstead and his
brother Rodney came in sec-
ond place in 14:48:32 with
Sheldon and Steve Kolonich
taking third in 15:01:22.
One of the top East Coast
duos from last year, fifth-
place finishers Mike
Schlimmer, 25, and Ben
Schlimmer, 23, of Cortland,
New York, are back for their
fifth marathon race.
Two strong Indiana racers,
48-year-old Matt Strieb of
Bristol and Matt Meersman,
35, of South Bend, are team-
ing this year, as are veteran
racers Steve Corlew, 31, of
Grayling and Bill Torongo, 50,
of Roscommon. This will be
Torongos 28th marathon
race.
Other strong contenders
from the field of competitors
entered thus far are the duo
of Jason Hatfield, 34, of
Grayling and Colin Hunter,
31, of Grayling; Nick Walton,
39, of Eaton Rapids and Matt
Rudnitsky, 25, of East
Rochester, N.Y.; and Ted
Smutek, 44, of Luzerne and
Pete Mead, 31, of Traverse
City.
The 2012 field includes
Iron Man Al Widing Sr. once
again. The legendary Widing,
who is 87 years young and
hails from Mio, missed the
2010 race but was back last
year and completed the race
with longtime partner Rick
Joy of Silverwood, finishing a
respectable 31st overall.
Widing will be teaming with
21-year-old Hailey McMahon
of Grayling this time around.
This will be Mr. Widings 40th
marathon race and the first
for young Hailey.
Another local team that is
entered is the father-son duo
of Joel Mack, 38, and Zack
Mack, 16, of Grayling, for the
second year in a row. Zack is
a star athlete at Mio and a
state qualifier in wrestling.
The Dean boys of Grayling
are back also for their second
race. Cerebral Spencer Dean,
20, and younger brother wild
Wes, 17, will seek to improve
on their 55th-place finish as
rookies in 2011.
The field features teams
from as far away as England
and numerous teams from
various parts of Canada as
well as Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New York and
Florida in addition to Iowa,
Minnesota, Illinois and
Indiana.
As of July 1, there were 13
mixed teams (man and
woman), and eight senior
teams (both 50 years and
older). Additionally, there
were nine masters teams
(both 40 years and older),
one womens team, and
seven rookie teams (both
first-time paddlers).
Race organizers have again
added an extra day of time
trials, extending from
Wednesday through Friday,
July 25-27, at Penrods Canoe
Livery. The time trials are
used to determine starting
positions, an important fac-
tor for those who would legit-
imately challenge for the
2012 title.
The second annual Dash
for Cash is set for Tuesday,
July 24, in Oscoda. Up to 64
teams will be competing for a
$5,000 prize pool on that day
in a bracket style, single-
elimination event.
Marathon program books
and merchandise are ready
for this years event and avail-
able in a downtown store-
front as well as at the
marathon office located in
the Grayling Mini Mall.
Additional information can
be found on the marathon
website, www.ausablecanoe-
marathon.org.
Strong field for canoe marathon
LITTLE LEAGUE
VICTORS!
The 2012 AuSable Canoe Marathon is once again drawing a large field to
Grayling.
FILE PHOTO
These excellent Little League photos from master cameraman
Rob DeForge show the Minor 9-10 quarterfinals between Gaylord
and host Boyne City, a game won by Gaylord 10-5, and the Major
11-12 quarterfinals in Gaylord between host Gaylord and Huron
Shores, a real nail-biter that Gaylord finally pulled out by a nar-
row 20-0 margin as fireballing right-hander Jordan Gapinski fired
a perfect game!
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FIFE LAKE -- The three-
r a c e s - i n - e i g h t - d a y s
marathon at Cherry Raceway
in Fife Lake, which was part
of the Best Fourth In The
North 2012 Festival present-
ed by the Fife Lake Chamber
of Commerce, concluded on
Friday, July 6 with 2012 Mid-
Season Championships for
all six weekly classes on a
very hot and sweltering
evening.
The high-powered UMP
Super Late Models returned
after a mini vacation and
despite the heat, the overflow
crowd was brimming with
excitement and were treated
to an action-packed night of
racing.
The first main event of the
evening was for the Four-
Cylinders Compacts and they
were led to the green flag by
the top two in the season
long points chase, a pair of
13-year-olds: defending
track champion Autumn
Beeman and current points
leader Chris Casey and it was
Beeman who was able to
jump out to the advantage.
Casey kept pace through-
out the majority of the event
but Beeman would stay out
in front the entire race.
Beemans No. 016 Beemans
Towing / Ford never looked
back as she was able to pick
up her third feature win of
the season as Casey finished
second over Tuesday nights
feature winner, 16-year-old
Cara Neverth of McBain. A
pair of 15-year-olds. Ryan
Andras and Dylan Roush,
rounded out the top five.
Beeman also won the heat
race.
Up next it was the UMP
Modifieds for their 20-lap
feature and it would be cur-
rent points leader John
McCaul and defending track
champion Joe Rokos leading
the field to the green flag.
McCaul took the early race
lead while Rokos, who was
driving the No. 03 car nor-
mally driven by Tony Gokey
after Rokos machine broke
during the heat race. With
only one caution during the
race, McCaul was able to
keep some distance between
himself and the rest of the
pack the entire distance.
In the end, McCauls No. 27
Stuberg Construction /
Xtreme Racecars machine
would visit victory lane one
more time and for the
Montague veteran, it was his
fifth feature win of the sea-
son. Dennis Taghon would
finish in the runner-up spot
followed by Rokos as Paul
Johnson and Colin Thirlby
completed the final top five.
Thirlby won the heat race.
The Four-Cylinder
Warriors made their appear-
ance with a front row consist-
ing of current overall and
rookie points leader Jim
Durga and 15-year-old Nick
Olds bringing the field down
to chief starter Tim Beebes
green flag. Durga had the
early race advantage until lap
three when Olds took over
the race lead, never relin-
quishing it the rest of the
way.
The teen from Empire in
his No. 2 Taghons Garage /
Chevrolet would get his sec-
ond feature win of the season
with 16-year-old John
Edingfield finishing second
over Russ Carrier while 75-
year-old Ron Doberstein Sr.
and 18-year-old Greg
Walkowiak would make up
the top five. Rookie Andrew
Austin was the lone heat race
winner.
The Street Stocks rolled out
for the feature next. Their
front row was made up of
current overall and rookie
points leader Allen Oyer, 19,
and Bob Green, who were the
first to see the green flag for
their 15-lap feature. Green
managed to take the advan-
tage right off the bat. Despite
withstanding a big challenge
from Tim Tabaczka, the Fife
Lake native would take his
No. 23 Olsons Auto Body /
Chevrolet to victory lane for
the fifth time this season.
Tabaczka finished in the
runner-up spot while 17-
year-old rookie James Clem
was third as Oyer and 16-
year-old Andy Nickerson III
made up the top five finish-
ing spots. The heat race wins
were collected by Oyer and
Tabaczka.
Next it was the Cruiser
Bombers 15-lap feature
which was lead out by cur-
rent points leader Jimmy
Hiller, 14, and 2010 track
champion Roger McQueen of
Mancelona. Hiller was the
early race leader early until
lap five when McQueen took
over the race lead. Despite
several cautions in the race
which slowed the pace down,
McQueen was up to the chal-
lenge throughout the race
and in the end, the
Mancelona native would take
his No. 53 Richards Rusty
Wrench / Chevrolet to victory
lane for his first win of the
year.
Kevin Stricker would finish
in the runner-up spot while
Jeremiah Woebbeking was
third ahead of Hiller, who
slipped to fourth while
Richard Cebula Jr. completed
the top five. Hiller and
McQueen would collect the
heat race triumphs.
Finally it was the 20-lap
feature for the premier divi-
sion at Cherry Raceway, the
UMP Super Late Models.
Their main event was led out
by the top two drivers in the
points in their division, cur-
rent points leader Brandon
Thirlby and Greg Gokey.
Thirlby would take the early
race lead while the rest of the
field jockeyed for position
behind him. Only one cau-
tion flag flew the entire dis-
tance as Thirlby would go on
to lead the entire distance.
For the Traverse City native
in his No. m14 Thirlby
Automotive / Mastersbilt
Racecars machine, it was his
fourth feature win in four
main events held at Cherry
this season. Gokey would
come across the line in sec-
ond while former seven-time
track champion Eric
Spangler of Lake City was
third. Defending track cham-
pion Ben Hidy was fourth
ahead of Steve Nieuwenhuis,
who wrapped up the top five.
Spangler and rookie Brook
Brasington were the heat
race victors.
This Friday, July 13, will be
another great night of racing
up in the Great White North
as a full six-in-one show will
once again be highlighted by
the high-powered UMP
Super Late Models. Also in
action will be the UMP
Modifieds, Street Stocks,
Cruiser Bombers, Four-
Cylinder Warriors, and Four-
Cylinder Compacts.
Ticket prices are: Adults
(13-59): $12; Seniors (60-
over): free; Children (6-12)
$5; Kids (5-under): FREE; Pit
Passes: $25. The pit gates
Open at 5 p.m., the grand-
stand gates open at 6 p.m.
Practice starts at 6 p.m. with
racing at approximately 7:15
p.m.
Cherry Raceway is located
at 8649 East M-113 in Fife
Lake. For more information,
please call (231) 468-1477.
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Roger McQueen waves checkered flag in victory lane after victory in Cruiser
Bombers feature at Cherry.
Midseason Championships at Cherry
GAYLORD
Congratulations are in order
for 8-year-old Timmy
Wanasek. The young golfer
used his driver to notch a
hole-in-one at Marsh Ridge
Resort on Monday, July 2,
during an outing with his
family.
Timmy got his ace on the
116-yard, par-3 second hole.
Timmys playing partners
were Tim Wanasek, Ron
Dunning and Janet Dunning.
Youngster
shoots ace at
Marsh Ridge
Timmy Wanasek, 8, shoots
hole-in-one on 116-yard sec-
ond hole on July 2
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points leader Hiller for victory in
Cruiser Bombers feature
MOUNT PLEASANT The
Central Michigan mens bas-
ketball program is offering the
best bang for your buck this
summer.
From August 1-3, CMU will
be running a College
Exposure basketball camp.
The camp is open to any boy
entering the sixth- through
twelfth-grade. The cost for the
camp is $249 for an overnight
camper and only $199 for a
commuter. This is by far the
lowest summer basketball
camp admissions fee conduct-
ed by a university in the state
of Michigan.
The camp is designed to
prepare players to play at the
next level. An emphasis will be
placed on developing the indi-
vidual skills and knowledge
that will help players to reach
their full potential. A daily
camp will include workout sta-
tions, competitions, games
and video analysis.
To register, please go online
to www.cmuchippewas.com/
camps. Please call (989) 774-
1838 for more information.
CMU offers College Exposure camp
Former British Open champ
Debbie Massey invites women
to breast cancer fundraiser at
Indian River
INDIAN RIVER Former
British Open champion and
LPGA President Debbie
Massey and PGA pro and
Indian River Golf Club
General Manager Pam
Phipps invite women golfers
of all abilities to a fun day of
golf at Indian River Golf
Club Wednesday, July 18.
Partial proceeds from the
18-hole Pretty in Pink
scramble go to Rally for the
Cure supporting breast can-
cer awareness and research.
The event offers plenty of
games and prizes for all par-
ticipants. There will be a 9
a.m. shotgun start.
The cost is $65 for non-
members and $55 for club
members and includes
refreshments, lunch, golf
and cart. Players must regis-
ter before Saturday, July 14.
For more information and
to register, call the IRGC Pro
Shop at 231-238-7011.
Pretty in Pink golf
outing July 18
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CMU mens basketball coach Keno Davis hosts camp from August 1-3
GRAYLING -- Michigan's
"lone" wolverine is touring the
state this summer in a travel-
ing exhibit created by the
Michigan Historical Center.
The wolverine will be at
Hartwick Pines State Park near
Grayling from July 26 to August
15.
Discovered in the thumb
area in 2004, the wolverine
roamed the Minden City State
Game Area until its natural
death in 2010. Originally dis-
played for nearly a year at the
Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at
the Bay City Recreation Area,
the wolverine then went to the
Michigan Historical Center
where a secure case and exhib-
it panels were created.
This summer, the exhibit is
traveling throughout the state
before settling back in at the
Bay City Recreation Area for
the winter. The exhibit features
taxidermy of the wolverine
and information about its time
in Michigan, as well as a look at
the wolverine in science and in
Michigan history. An animal
rarely seen in the wild, the
wolverine has drawn large,
curious crowds at each stop
along the tour.
2012 Wolverine Tour:
* July 6-July 25: Tuscola
County Courthouse (Caro)
* July 26-Aug. 15: Hartwick
Pines State Park (Grayling)
* Aug. 16-30: Upper
Peninsula State Fair
(Escanaba)
* Sept. 1-Oct. 15: Porcupine
Mountains State Park
(Ontonagon)
* Oct. 16-Nov. 30: Carl T.
Johnson Hunt and Fish Center
(Cadillac)
* Dec. 1-March 30: Saginaw
Bay Visitor Center, Bay City
State Recreation Area (Bay
City)
Wolverine exhibit coming to Grayling
Hartwick Pines to host traveling exhibit of Michigans lone wolverine
from July 26-August 15
COURTESY OF DNR
The traveling exhibit of
Michigans lone wolver-
ine will be featured at
Hartwick Pines starting
July 26.
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A RIPE
MELLON
The weather was just about
perfect Saturday for the 32nd
annual Mark Mellon Memorial
Triathlon held at Otsego Lake
County Park. Nearly 200 tri-ath-
letes participated in this years
event, which featured a swim in
Otsego Lake followed by a bike
and then a run. These photos
capture the various parts of the
event and also the spectators,
some of whom came with per-
sonalized signs to cheer on
their heroes.
Photos by Mike Dunn
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Thoughts on...
Why Dont More People Attend Church??
SUNDAY SERVICES
WEDNESDAY
10:30 AM
7:00 PM ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Joy Fellowship
Assembly of God
8600 S. Straits Hwy.
Located between Indian River and Wolverine.
Sunday - Coffee Hour 9 AM
Service - 10 AM including services for children
Wednesday - 6 PM
231-525-8510 Pastor Bob Moody
Bible Based Preaching
Traditional Music
Friendly, Casual, Atmosphere
Come Just As You Are
Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00
Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday 6:00
Alpine Village Baptist Church
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Pastor Steve Datema
A Christian Reformed Ministry
Enjoy the music and message every Sunday morning
at 10:00am. Sunday School at 11:15am
Our Mission: A Spirit filled family of God united in our fear and love of Christ and
committed to the truth of the Bible. A praying church that equips its members to care,
serve and reach out to others with the saving grace of Jesus Christ.'
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826-8315
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Daily Word
THURSDAY: Hebrews 10:19-24 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 19 Therefore, brethren, since
we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way
which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and since we have a great
priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of
faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with
pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who
promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good
deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging
one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
FRIDAY: Acts 2:41-42 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 41 So then, those who had received his
word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They
were continually devoting themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and to prayer.
SATURDAY: Acts 1:14 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 14 These all with one mind were con-
tinually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus,
and with His brothers.
SUNDAY: Acts 20:7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 On the first day of the week, when we
were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the
next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.
MONDAY: James 5:13-15 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 13 Is anyone among you suffering?
Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick?
Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him
with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is
sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.
TUESDAY: 1 Corinthians 14:12 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 12 So also you, since you are
zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.
WEDNESDAY: 1 Corinthians 14:26 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 26 What is the outcome
then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation,
has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification
PASTORS PERSPECTIVE
Pastor
Scott Distler
Gaylord Evangelical
Free Church
Sometimes it's like going to a
buffet. You don't know what
to pick and then when you
do you get a stomach ache.
Mark Thompson
Alanson
In my generation very few
people go. There is not
much emphasis placed on
religion. Most people I
know read the Bible but
don't attend regularily.
Lyndsay Walker
Petoskey
I don't want to touch on that
one. I don't answer ques-
tions on politics or religion.
Bill Jarvis
Harbor Springs
They may feel they be judged
by others and another rea-
son is time.
Bridget Goss
Lewiston
I grew up in South Carolina. I
have had bad experiences with
Pastors. The book says thou
shalt not judge and the last
few have. My three biggest
reasons are Time, past Pastors
and the world is God's house
so do you truely have to go to
a physical building?
Ken Bannister
Elmira
I cant verify the statistic, but when I was prayerfully considering moving from
Pennsylvania to northern Michigan to become the Lead Pastor at the Gaylord
Evangelical Free Church, someone told me that there were over 19,000 people in
Otsego County that did not attend any church. That is quite a large number when you
consider that the U.S. Census has the 2011 population for Otsego county at just over
24,000 people.
The big question is, Why? Why dont more people attend church? Maybe it is
because they think that church is boring! Maybe it is because they think that all the
church wants is their money! Maybe it is because they think that there are too many
hypocrites in the church! Maybe they just dont think the church and the Bible
applies to their life today.
But if you turn the question around you find an interesting fact. Do you know the
#1 reason why people who decide to give church a try, do so? The answer is that most
people who visit a church do so because someone personally invited them. If the flip-
side of this is true then this means that quite possibly the main reason that people
dont go to church is simple its because they have never been personally invited.
Never underestimate the power of an invitation. In John 4, after the Samaritan
woman at the well had an encounter with Jesus, she ran back to her village with two
powerful words, Come see, which resulted in many from her village coming to meet
Jesus (John 4:29-30).
So if you do go to church, let me encourage you to invite someone to attend with you
this weekend. Dont assume that they would not be interested. Dont say their no
for them. Invite them and let them say their yes or no for themselves. And if
you are reading this and dont go to church, please consider this article your person-
al invitation to attend one of the many great churches in northern Michigan this week-
end.
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Wanted: Baseball, Football,
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Efficiency Apartment, $350 month,
utilities included, 989-732-0724
AUCTIONS
ANNUAL INVENTORY REDUCTION
AUCTION, July 21, 1pm - 3:30pm.
Antiques, furniture, wicker, paintings,
prints, collectibles, tools, fishing
items, glassware, box lots and more.
Kelly's Furniture Barn, 6176 ld 31
South, Charlevoix.
AUTO PARTS
JEEP ALLOY WHEELS. 2 - 1993 facto-
ry with honeycomb pattern. 4 - 1998
factory with teardrop pattern.
235/75R15. $60 each. East Jordan.
231-536-7347
AUTOMOBILES
1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.
Power, air, cruise, leather, but the
nicest feature is a CONVERTIBLE.
Payments only $150 a month.
Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell For
Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI
231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
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2002 Chrysler Sebring. Leather, sun-
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Just $199 down. Drive Now Auto
Sales, 2215 US Highway 31 N
Petoskey, MI 49770. Phone 231-347-
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2002 Subaru Forester. Payments as
low as $199 a month. Petoskey Auto
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AUTOMOBILES
2005 Mercury Montego Premier.
Less than 78k miles! 29 MPG Hwy!!
Leather w/ heat, ultra sonic assist,
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Nice! $8,949. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
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Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2007 Cadillac DTS Luxury II. Less
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Front Seats, Navigation, Remote
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2007 Pontiac G-6. Great gas
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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. Lots of
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2008 Chevy Impala LTZ. Mocha
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nice ride at a believe or not super low
price! $14,898. Dave Kring
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North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2011 Chevy Camaro 1LS. Hood &
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Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861
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I BUY CARS! Wrecked or in need of
mechanical repair, 1995 and up.
Gaylord area. 989-732-9362
JEEP. Sharp looking, good condition.
Phone Mick. 231-420-0132 or 231-
525-8541.
Rent-to-own vehicles at Tailored
Enterprises in Petoskey. Toll Free
888-774-2264 or 231 347-3332.
www.tailoredenterprises.com. Also,
We have scooters on sale now
BOATS & MARINE
24 Foot Pontoon and trailer. 50 HP
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FIVE Aluminum Boats and Motors.
231-585-7406
CLASSIC AUTO
CASH FOR OLD CARS. Please don't
send to crusher. Michel's Collision &
Restoration 231-348-7066
FOR SALE: 1940 FORD PICKUP. 231-
348-7066
COMPUTERS & OFFICE
COMPUTER GIVING YOU
HEADACHES? Call Dave the
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in-your-home or business repair, serv-
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removal, training.
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for back hill. Boyne City - Boyne Falls.
Call Forester, 231-536-7347
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FURNITURE
DINETTE SET. 4 padded chairs, table
with 2 leaves. Excellent shape. $75.
989-732-4708.
FURNITURE
GREAT ROOMS is now wholesaling
mattresses to the public. Prices
begin at $119. 148 W. Main St.
Downtown Gaylord, corner of Main
and N. Court St. www.greatroomsgay-
lord.com. Call 989-748-4849
SOFABED. Twin size, nice sofa that
opens into a bed. $75. 989-732-
4708
GARAGE & YARD SALE
CHEBOYGAN'S Bishop Baraga's 6th
Grade Annual Summer Rummage
Sale. July 20th 8am - 5pm, July 21st,
9am to Noon. Info, 231-627-2198.
Proceeds go to their class trip to
Washington DC. Thank you for your
support.
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Mackinaw City St. Anthony's Catholic
Church BIG Garage Sale, July 26, 9
am to 4. Goodwill offerings on most
purchases. (Antiques and specialty
items excluded). Bake sale, light
lunch with hot dogs, chips, muffin,
coffee and cold drinks.
GUNS
One Day Conceal Carry Class by expe-
rienced NRA certified instructor.
Portable range so I can come to you.
Handguns provided at no extra
charge. Selling a portion of my per-
sonal long gun/handgun collection.
For details call Bud at (989) 335-
3195
HELP WANTED
CHARLEVOIX - Part Time. We are
looking for a great Independent Sales
representative for advertising sales
in our newspapers. Work your own
schedule. Good commission rate.
Send resume' to Dave 1 at
Office@CharlevoixCountyNews.com.
Commission on Aging Positions
Available. The Crawford County
Commission on Aging is accepting
applications for the following posi-
tions: Homemaker Full Time & On-
Call Duties include light housekeep-
ing, personal care and supervision of
clients. Preferred candidate will have
two years professional caregiving
experience or Nurses Aide certifica-
tion. Cook On Call Duties include
preparing and serving meals at the
Senior Center. Position provides cov-
erage for regular cooks in their
absence. Flexible schedule required
for on-call positions. Application
packets for all positions must be
picked up at 308 Lawndale, Grayling
and returned by 5:00pm 07/20/12.
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HELP WANTED
PART-TIME POSITION - The Ellsworth
Farmers Exchange, a leading compa-
ny in northern Michigan, is seeking a
part time customer service person
for its Gaylord retail store. Person will
be in daily contact with customers,
will help coordinate inventory, mer-
chandising, and order entry. The
qualified candidate will possess a
very positive personality and cus-
tomer service attitude, strong com-
puter skills, the ability to multi-task,
and must be available to work on
Saturdays. 20+ hours/per week.
Knowledge of agricultural including
livestock is a plus. A pre-employment
physical including a lifting test and
drug and alcohol screening will be
given as a condition of employment.
Applications will be accepted in per-
son only. For further information, con-
tact Debbie Matelski at 866-450-
1855.
HOMES FOR SALE
NORTHLAND HOMES We sell
Energy Star homes. Give us a call for
an appointment. 989-370-6058
HOUSEHOLD
GERTA'S DRAPERIES: Everything in
Window Treatments Free estimates
and in home appointments.
Established 1958. Call 989-732-
3340 or visit our showroom at 2281
South Otsego Ave., Gaylord.
LEGAL NOTICE
FINAL NOTICE to dispose of contents
to satisfy established liens on stor-
age unit # 87, Jessica Thompkins.
Storage unit contents will be emptied
and or sold on July 28, 2012 if
accounts are not paid in full at APS
Mini Warehouse, 112 East Sixth St.,
Gaylord. 989-732-8160.
MANUFACTURED HOMES
For Rent or Sale on Contract. 3
Bedroom Manufactured home. $500
down, $500 month. Gaylord area
MSHDA approved 888-634-3463
NEW & REPOS: Double-Wides, 16's,
14's. Take anything on trade.
Financing available. A complete line
of parts. www.michiganeast-
sidesales.net. 888-634-3463
MISCELLANEOUS
Anger Monuments & Markers. Senior
Discounts Available. email anger-
monuments@yahoo.com. 231-587-
8433. Mancelona. In home appoint-
ments available.
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service or product is advised by this
publication. In order to avoid misun-
derstandings, some advertisers do
not offer employment but rather sup-
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and note that if a credit repair com-
pany does business only over the
phone its illegal to request any
money before delivering its service.
All funds are based in US dollars.
800 numbers may or may not reach
Canada.
PETS
DOG TRAX GROOMING. Downtown
Gaylord, 220 Michigan Ave. Call for
your appointment today, 989-705-
TRAX (8729)
Eng. Setter pups. FDSD Reg. New
claws, wormed, first shots. $600.
Leelanau Kennels. 231-256-9257
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
2000 Fleetwood Flair 25
Motorhome. Only 38,000 miles. Lots
of extras including a flat screen TV,.
Awning, slide-out. Only $24,900.
Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell For
Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI
231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
2008 Cedar Creek 35QB Silverback
35 foot Fifth Wheel. Luxury pre-
owned fifth wheel with 4 bunks and 4
slide-outs. Take the family in style.
This fifth wheel sleeps 10 people
plus the family pet. It has heated
holding tanks, 8cu ft fridge, 10gal
gas/electric water heater, 15000BTU
air. MSRP - $35,995. Sale Price -
$26,995. See this RV at International
RV World in Gaylord. 277 N.
Expressway Court. 989-448-8700.
2011 Cherokee 17 Wolf Pup toy
hauler travel trailer. Air, awning, flat
screen TV, loaded. Only $9,900.
Petoskey RV, 2215 US Highway 31 N
Petoskey, MI 49770. Phone 231-347-
3200
CHEROKEE FIFTH WHEEL. Excellent
shape, stored inside. $6,500. Phone
231-525-8541
New 2013 Puma 22 Bunkhouse. Air,
awning, microwave, TV antenna and
more. Just $12,995. Petoskey RV,
2215 US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI
49770. Phone 231-347-3200
r-pod Eco Constructed Travel Trailers
by Forest River. The 17 model only
weighs 2,121 lbs. and can be towed
easily. The r-pod features a one piece
seamless roof, 66 interior height,
large holding tank, wet bath with toi-
let & sink, 20,000 BTU furnace, inde-
pendent torsion axle, aluminum rims
and lots of other features that blend
the environment and economy.
Certified Green. 4 in stock starting at
$14,995. International RV World,
277 N Expressway Court Ave.
Gaylord. 989-448-8700
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Save over $30,000 on this Demo.
Top quality 2011 DRV Select Suite
36 Fifth Wheel. This is the ultimate
in fifth wheel luxury. 3 _ thick walls
with the highest insulation factor in
the industry. 6 point hydraulic level
up and energy management system.
3 slideouts. Save BIG with demo
model. MSRP - $88,275.75. Sale -
$57,995. Save $30,280.
International RV World, 277 N
Expressway Court Ave. Gaylord. 989-
448-8700
Year End Closeout. New 2012 Koala
27 Fifth Wheel. Nice quality fifth
wheel at an affordable price. 2 slide-
outs. MSRP - $26,283. Sale -
$19,995. Save $6,288. International
RV World, 277 N Expressway Court
Ave. Gaylord. 989-448-8700
SERVICES
DJ/KARAOKE SERVICE available for
weddings, clubs or parties.
References and information at
www.larryentertainment.com. 989-
732-3933
EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING.
Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Sales and
Service. Quality Workmanship 989-
350-1857
FRED'S TV & APPLIANCE SERVICE. 33
years experience. In home service.
989-732-1403
Sizzling Summer Mani/Pedi Combo
$42.00. Summer truly starts with a
relaxing manicure or pedicure. Now,
get both for just $42.00 (when
booked/purchased together) This
offer good on W-Th or F through July
31. Call 989-348-7557 for your
appointment today! Nails by Lisa. Full
Service Nail Salon, 204 E. Michigan
Ave. Grayling. 11-5pm W-F. Sat. by
Appointment. Walk-ins welcome- stop
in when you are downtown.
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. $50 for
tune-up. Parts & Labor included on
most models of lawn mowers and
snowblowers. Gaylord, Grayling. 989-
350-2348
STORAGE
APS Mini-Warehouse of Gaylord has
5x10 units available for just $30 a
month. No long term contract neces-
sary. In town, safe storage. Larger
units also available. Call 989-732-
8160.
BUCK PATH Mini Warehouses start-
ing at $15 month. 989-732-2721 or
989-370-6058
Heated or Cold storage available for
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, 989-
732-0724
SUV
2005 Chevy Equinox LT. All wheel
drive. Rated 23 MPG hwy. Payments
as low as $249 a month. Petoskey
Auto Group, Nobody Sell For Less
2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-
347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-
group.com
2009 Subaru Forester AWD. 1 owner!
Gas miser! 26 MPG Hwy! Huge
Sunroof! Leather heated Seats, 6-
disc CD, Steering wheel controls,
Climate Control and More! $16,949.
Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861
US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-
2585.
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Petoskey
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231-347-6080
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Now`s the time to get paid what you are worth and work in the environment you
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service department. If you hold integrity and honesty in the highest regard and
possess the ability, we may be the place for you.
Resumes will be held in confidence.
PIease appIy in Person to Mary Brown, Feeny Service Department,
1001 Mankowski Road, GayIord.
2005 Chevy Equinox LT
2215 US 31 North
Petoskey
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231-347-6080
All wheel drive.
Rated 23 MPG hwy.
$249
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month
"Nobody Sells for Less"
2000 Fleetwood Flair
25 Motorhome
2215 US 31 North
Petoskey
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231-347-6080
Only 38,000 miles. Lots of
extras including a flat
screen TV,. Awning, slide-out.
$24,900
Only
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1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
2215 US 31 North
Petoskey
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"Nobody Sells for Less"
CALL
231-347-6080
Power, air, cruise, leather, but the
nicest feature is a
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PRE-ELECTION
PUBLIC ACCURACY TESTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
PUBLIC LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTS on the
AccuVote Optical Scan Voting machines will be held
on JULY 13, 2012 for OTSEGO COUNTY in
preparation for the PRIMARY ELECTION on
AUGUST 7, 2012.
THE CITY OF GAYLORD AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF
OTSEGO COUNTY WILL HOLD THEIR PUBLIC
ACCURACY TESTS BEGINNING AT 11:00 AM AT THE
OTSEGO COUNTY BUILDING IN THE OLD CITY
COUNCIL ROOM.
BAGLEY TWP. James Szymanski ELMIRATWP. Susan Schaedig
CHARLTON TWP. Ivan Maschke HAYES TWP. Richard Ross
CHESTER TWP. Melissa Szymanski LIVINGSTON TWP. Elizabeth Mench
CORWITH TWP. Debbie Whitman OTSEGO LAKE TWP. Lorraine Markovich
DOVER TWP. Janet Kwapis CITY OF GAYLORD Rebecca Curtis
By Jim Akans
This weeks feature listing fits the ulti-
mate northern Michigan lifestyle to a tee.
Overlooking the 10th tee and 18th
green (with water views) at the fabulous
Loon Golf Club just south of Gaylord, this
luxurious end-unit condominium is
absolutely brimming with amenities
indoors and out. Scenic vistas of lush
green fairways mingling with hardwoods
and pine can be enjoyed from inside and
from a private rear deck, and the Loon
clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop and driv-
ing range are all within walking distance.
Indoors, there is approximately 2,737
square feet of beautifully appointed living
space on the main floors and profession-
ally finished lower level. That includes
three generously sized bedrooms, three
full baths, an open living area highlighted
by vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and
hardwood flooring, a beautiful kitchen
space, main level laundry room and
more. Other wonderful features include a
multi-room audio system, central air con-
ditioning, water softening system, and an
attached two-car garage.
All this plus a virtually maintenance-
free lifestyle in a friendly, top-notch golf
course communitythat is certainly a
combination thats at the top of its game.
Even better, this extraordinary Loon Golf
Club condominium is listed at just
$209,000 - Call Heather Guss at Smith
Realty Group today for a private showing
at (989) 732-2477 or email
heather@smithrealtygaylord.com
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Office: 989-732-1707 Toll Free: 800-828-9372
1738 S. Otsego Ave., P.O. Box 641 Gaylord, MI 49735
Nice Well Maintained
Rentals Available
2 and 3 bedrooms
Call
989-732-1707
PRICE DROP
on this BIG Lot with Lots
of Trees in Sandy Beach
Sub. Private Deeded
Access to Perch Lake.
MINERAL RIGHTS
Included in Sale! (seller
receives monthly checks)
$6,500.
MLS #274278
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Cozy 2 Bed, 1 Bath Cabin on Large
Lot with Access to All Sport Otsego
Lake. Clean, Move In Condition with
Wood Sided Interior Appealing to
Your Get Away Nature. Newer 5
Inch Well, Plumbing, and Septic
Field. Recently Upgraded Bathroom
and Most Windows Upgraded as
well. Steel Roof and Vinyl Siding for
Easy Maintenance. Shed on Large
Concrete Pad Giving You Head Start
on Potential Garage. $59,900.
MLS #280198
CLOSE TO OTSEGO LAKE FOR SUMMER FUN!
2 Bed, 1 Bath Move In Condition BOCA with Full Basement and Attached Garage.
New Roof (Nov 2011), Newer Windows, Furnace. Close to Town,Trails and Otsego
Lake. Comes Furnished Too. $49,900. MLS #276289
INVENTORY
SELLING!
NEED MORE
LISTINGS TO SELL
$10K PRICE DROP!
Charming Year Long or Vacation
Home in Canada Creek. 3 Beds, 2
1/2 Baths. Cedar Sided Inside.
Low Maint Vinyl Siding Outside.
Walk Out Basement, Gas
Fireplace, Roomy Deck,Attached
2 1/2 Car Garage plus Additional
Garage for Storage-Toys. Newer
Well-Septic System. Enjoy All that
Canada Creek has to Offer
Including 13,500 Acres for
Hunting-Fishing, 5 Lakes, 2 Blue
Ribbon Trout Streams,Archery
and Gun Ranges. $159,000. MLS #276951
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Laminate and Tile Floors,
Newer Lighting, Oak
Trim, Newer Slider,
Stainless Steel
Appliances, Newer
Washer-Dryer in Unit (no
sharing with neighbors).
All Close to Town and all
the Action.
$46,000.
MLS #278793
Featured Home
On the Market
Key
Areas
to
Pay
Attention to
When Buying
a Home
Compliments of Ed Wohlfiel
You may save money in the
long run
Looking for a new home can be
exciting and frustrating. You can
help alleviate the frustration by
paying close attention to five key
areas of the homes you're con-
sidering buying; it may save you
money in the long run.
Don Walker is an inspector and
owner of Ace Home Inspections.
He says there are five areas in
homes that he frequently reports
problems with. They are electri-
cal, foundation, plumbing, the
attic, and landscaping.
Tip # 5 - Landscaping
"There should not be moisture
or plants next to your house,"
says Walker. He says there should
be a 12 inch barrier between the
landscape and the house. Walker
says otherwise you run the risk of
having the foundation crack and
affect the home. What happens
is, as the landscape that is too
close to the home is watered, the
foundation and soil expand.
Then, when no watering occurs,
the foundation dries up and
shrinks and this can cause it to
crack.
Remember, knowledge is
power, so learning about the
home before you close the deal
on it will keep you from making a
mistake that may cost you extra
out-of-pocket money later.
4627 Championship Drive, Gaylord
Contact; Heather Guss, Smith Realty Group, Gaylord, (989) 732-2477
Real Estate
Maintenance-free
luxury lifestyle on the
Loon Golf Course
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SUV
2011 Chevy Suburban ( 3 to Choose
from). All under 26K miles.In white,
Black or Silver. All 1 Owners3 rows
of seating, Luxury Rides with running
boards, Tow, alloys, OnStar and more!
$36,949. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2011 Chevy Traverse AWD. PRICES
SLASHED! With CHEVYS Certified
Warranty! OnStar! Remote Start! Low
Miles! Great Tires! Satellite Radio! In
Silver Ice! $25,995. Dave Kring
Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
TRUCKS
1968 F-100. 84,000+ miles. Runs
great. Air, PS, PB, auto, very solid,
unique factory features. A must see.
$5,000 obo. 937-726-8180.
2012 GMC Canyon SLE Crew 4x4.
12K miles! 1 owner! Onyx Black! GM
Extended Certified Warranty! A Mid-
size truck but powerful! Full power.
Tilt wheel, Bedliner & more!
$25,949. Dave Kring Chevrolet-
Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,
Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
VANS
2003 Chevy Astro LT AWD. Less than
70k miles!!! 1 owner! Three Row
Seating, Roof Rack, running boards,
Tow Pkg. Velour Seat Covers, Dutch
rear door and nice! $8,996. Dave
Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31
North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.
2005 Chrysler Town & Country Van.
Seats 7, power, leather, loaded. Just
$199 Down. Drive Now Auto Sales,
2215 US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI
49770. Phone 231-347-3200
2008 Pontiac Torrent AWD. PRICE
DROP! Safety in any weather!
Sonoma Red w/ gray cloth. Inside
and out this is a great SUV at a great
Low price. Super MPGs! $13,749.
Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861
US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-
2585.
2011 Chevy Express 2500. Heavy
Duty and ready to work! Chevy
Extended Certified warranty. 1 Owner
w/ 18k miles, stability control, Air
conditioning and more! $22,449.
Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861
US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-
2585.
WANTED
SAVAGE and STEVENS RIFLES.
Possibly others. 989-390-1529
Wanted: Baseball, Football,
Basketball and Hockey cards. Before
1972. 231-373-0842
Wanted: OUTBOARD MOTORS, any
size, running or not. Also selling
Outboard Motors. Call 231-546-
6000
Wanted: Used Cooking Oil. We will
recycle those large containers of
used cooking oil from your deep fryer.
Maxx Garage. 989-732-4789
Wanted: Used motor oil.
Transmission oil and hydraulic oil.
Maxx Garage. 989-732-4789
daIe j. smith
Associate Broker CRS,
RAM, ABR
Wendie Forman
Associate Broker GRI,
Property Manager
Heather Guss
ReaItor Associate
1349 S. Otsego,
GayIord, MI 49735
(989) 732-2477
www.SmithReaItyGayIord.com
STURGEON RIVER ESTATES!
10 acres and river frontage.
Outstanding building site the great views and
privacy plus, just minutes away from Gaylord
$84,000. MLS #276734
FULLY FURNISHED
Like new complete remodel in 1997. Has R.V. park-
ing with electric and water. Also includes 1/4 share
of lakefront lot with dock on Highland Ave. Fur-
nishings too numerous to list....see inventory.
Move in ready with mower, grill, tools, 2 boats, go
kart, scooter, deck furniture and hot tub.
$109,000. MLS #278640
45 OF SANDY BEACH
All Sports Otsego Lake!! Super Cute log inte-
rior with cathedral ceiling,Great room,huge
deck and fenced area!2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2
Car garage Call today for your preview!!
$149,000. MLS #278223
BE ONE OF THREE
To enjoy these newly remodeled and furnished
lake front cabins. Sugar sand frontage on an
all sports lake. 2 bedrooms, 2 car garage, and
2 boat docks.Carefree maintenance.
$169,000. MLS #269449
TURN-KEY, MOVE-IN READY
Great Value-newly remodeled 3br, 2bath
home w/ 2-car garage on Bass Lake. Gas
fireplace with river rock hearth in the open
floor plan dining room and family room.
Master suite w/ tub and shower, double
sinks, his and her closets.
$209,000. MLS #273345
HOMESITE IN THE LAKE CLUB
of Hidden Valley. Wooded acreage on private
ORourke Lake. 200 frontage gently sloped to
waters edge.
$300,000. MLS #279669
5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH HOME
Exceptional views of the Lakes golf course as well
as Michaywe Lake. Beautiful woodwork including
built in cabinets, antique fireplace surround,dining
room china cabinet. Game room with wet bar. Full
Finished Lower level with Sauna, Hot Tub and Bar
Area. Over 4400 Sq Ft of Finished living space.
$339,500. MLS #277945
UNBELIEVABLE PRICE
Designer home in Deer Lake Woods. Top line
everything from the efficient mechanical systems
to the custom stained Oak floors, windows and
cabinetry. Marble and Granite touches through-
out. Viking professional gas range and refrigera-
tor. Butler pantry with thermador warming drawer.
$495,000. MLS #275682
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