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By Deb Hagen-Foley
Beginning with Thanksgiving and
through New Year's Day, there are multi-
ple opportunities to deviate from a regu-
lar healthy eating plan. The often-
repeated statistic that the average adult
gains seven to ten pounds over the holi-
days has been the subject of research.
Researchers have examined this issue
and find that the average person over-
estimates their holiday weight gain.
According to a 2000 study reported in
the New England Journal of Medicine,
participants estimated their holiday
weight gain at "at least five pounds," but
their actual weight gain was just over
one pound. However, people who were
overweight did gain five pounds. While
this is better than ten or fifteen pounds,
there is bad news about this weight gain
- most of those who gain a pound (or
five) in December will not lose the
weight. Instead, they will gain another
pound (or more) the next December. If
the pounds continue to accumulate, the
health risks associated with being over-
weight will also mount. You don't need
to welcome the New Year with extra
poundage. It is possible to enjoy the
tastes of the season without gaining
weight. Perhaps one or more of these
tips will keep you from gaining one to
five pounds in the coming weeks.
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on your workout. It is easy to get busy
and forget the workout, but it would
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or with more intensity. Working out in
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Last Thursday, there were
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the young students put on a
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6 pm, the kids took their turn by
class singing a selection of car-
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rounds of applause were given
after each performance, and the
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of them, it was their first time
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gives the Athena award, one of the highest-
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their time and energy to improve the quality
of life for others in their community and
assists others in achieving their full leader-
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This years Athena recipient was Diane
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December 11, a new partnership with the Michigan
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munity colleges around the state that will promote training
opportunities for in-demand careers to Michigan high
school students.
Today, too few workers have the skills needed to meet the
demands of employers in the new economy. One of the most
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and other training opportunities for occupations that are in
high demand by employers.
North Central and community colleges in 10 regions
around the state will house career liaison specialists who
will provide resources to high school counselors, administra-
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programs that will prepare students for in-demand occupa-
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and the K-12 system, high school graduates in Michigan will
be more informed about and connected to high-demand
career options.
Talent is the new currency in economic development. By
making Michigan students aware of todays high-demand
jobs and the training programs that will prepare them for
those jobs, we are ensuring the continued growth of
Michigans economy, said Michael A. Finney, president and
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employer needs and will support ways to connect employers,
educators and students, building Michigan's workforce
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The regional career liaisons will be housed at the following
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Have you read the
Christmas narrative? Have
you ever thought about how
crazy, chaotic, and difficult it
was for two people involved?
First there was an angel
that showed up to young girl
probably between the age of fifteen and nineteen
years old, named Mary. This angel said that she
would have a baby from the Holy what? - the
Holy Spirit. Joseph, her soon-to-be husband is a
morally upright guy with a great reputation in the
community. However, he finds his fianc (in our
terms) to be pregnant, by someone else. Hes a
righteous dude and didnt believe in sexual union
before marriage, so it could not be his child.
Ouch!
So he decides he will break-up quietly and save
Mary the public humiliation as much as possible.
What a good guy who is most likely an emotional
mess at this point. And how about Mary, she is
heart-broken knowing a.) she didnt do it, and b.)
the love of her life doesnt believe her.
However an angel shows up Josephs dream.
Crazy, huh? The angel tells him not to be afraid.
Furthermore, The child in your ex-fiance (now),
Mary, is from the Holy Spirit.
So Joseph takes Mary to be his wife and their
relationship is secure. But then they soon learn
that a Roman governor is requiring them to take a
very long journey to Bethlehem to pay taxes, at
very cold time of year. They pack and off they go.
Finally making it to the small town, Joseph and
Mary find out theres no room for them anywhere
in town. Young family-man Joseph looks frantical-
ly to find a place for his pregnant wife. The only
place he finds is a barn, where animals are
housed. It may have even been a cave like place
where animals were kept.
Things once again settle down a bit for only one
night. It was just long enough for a special little
baby to be born. A star appears over that place.
Angels then reveal themselves to shepherds in the
fields that night and tell them to go to Bethlehem
because a Savior is born. They come, bow down,
and worship the baby. Then Magi, astrologers
from Persia, who were magicians and not really
monotheistic one-God-believing kind-of people
came and brought gifts.
But that night they learn that Herod the jealous
and wicked King ruling over the Roman Empire
was trying to hunt down the baby Jesus and kill
him. So Joseph and Mary had to run away to
Egypt. This was another long journey. No post-
medical treatment for Mary or the baby. Just get
back on the road quick because the government is
trying to find them and kill them.
After living in Egypt for a short time, they had to
escape Herod again and run to Nazareth a town
that some joked of no good thing coming out of.
Uproot and run. Uproot and run. Now settling in
a town with absolutely no family support system.
This was a difficult and turbulent saga for two
young people trying to care for a baby who was to
grow up and save the world from sin.
Have you wondered why on earth it was so diffi-
cult for them? If God is God, then why didnt he
make it easier?
If anyone spends time looking closely at the
Christmas narrative there are a few realities that
will rise.
First, God is with Joseph and Mary all the way
through the difficulty. This side of heaven God
did not rescue them from difficulty, but he guided
them through it. Second, God proved himself
faithful through difficulty. If there had been no
danger, would Joseph and Mary know the faithful-
ness of God? Faithfulness was a Christmas gift
God gave them. Third, God desired them to gift
back faithfulness to him through their obedience.
Reflecting more on the Christmas narrative this
year has caused me to confess something. Some
times in life I look at all the challenges and diffi-
culty and become discouraged and even a bit
angry. I can tend to focus on the horror of lifes
many trials and overwhelming discomforts, rather
than the faithfulness of God.
He is there with me. He proves himself faithful
in the difficulties. He desires my full surrendered
obedience to Him and His ways. That will be my
Christmas gift to him.
That was the Christmas Joseph and Mary gave
back to him.
After all God did give us a Savior, who was born
on Christmas day. It was his only Son, Jesus
offered up for the sins of the world yours and
mine. God is faithful. We can count on him for
everything. He is with us through it all. He proves
himself to us if we can see him in faith, and be
faithful to him.
Jamie Woodall is the pastor of Genesis Church in
Boyne City that meets 11am Sundays at the Boyne
City Elementary School cafeteria. Genesis Petoskey
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Atlanta 12/20/2009 17.3 12/20/2010 12 12/19/2011 1 12/17/2012 6.9
Charlevoix 12/20/2009 36.1 12/20/2010 17.7 12/19/2011 1.7 12/17/2012 4.8
East Jordan 12/20/2009 41 12/20/2010 27.9 12/19/2011 7.2 12/17/2012 11.8
Gaylord 12/20/2009 42.5 12/20/2010 38.7 12/19/2011 20.5 12/17/2012 16.8
Mio 12/20/2009 17 12/20/2010 5.3 12/19/2011 2.5 12/17/2012 5.7
Onaway 12/20/2009 35.1 12/20/2010 24.6 12/19/2011 3.1 12/17/2012 12.5
Petoskey 12/20/2009 49.2 12/20/2010 36.5 12/19/2011 11.5 12/17/2012 205
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ence to a laugh. They followed with O Come
Little Children and Brown Christmas.
Fourth Grade performed The Holly and the
Ivy and Jingle Bell Rock. When the fifth
graders took stage, you could tell they were
excited to be up there as they sang proudly to
Silver Bells, What Child is This and
Santas Getting Fit for Christmas.
The third graders joined the fifth graders in
the second-to-last song The Christmas Sock
Rock, and finally, all grades took the stage for
one last time to sing the classic We Wish You
a Merry Christmas carol.
The students all seemed to be having a
great time and there were many waves to
their families in the crowd. Cindy Pineda,
Principal of St. Mary Cathedral School, was
very proud of Thursdays performance by her
students: The students and teachers did a
phenomenal job getting this put together in
just three short weeks. A lot of flexibility was
demanded from the teachers, and I thought
Ms. Nowicki and everyone else involved came
together and delivered a great performance.
A special thanks goes out to Principal
Pineda and all the teachers for their help and
support of this program,
including Rita LaVictoire and
Mr. Calvin Thomas.
May God Bless you this
Christmas Season and have a
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year!
To contact Heather DeLong
for any comments, questions or
concerns, send an email to
heather@weeklychoice.com.
As in most years, the Michigan
Department of Transportation (MDOT)
will keep nearly all of the state's 79 rest
areas open this coming winter to main-
tain the convenience and safety they pro-
vide to motorists.
Only five rest areas will be closed for
the 19-week period beginning Dec. 2 and
ending April 12, 2014. These closures are
due to reduced use during winter months
and safety concerns, such as steep
entrance and exit drives and potentially
slippery conditions on stairways between
the parking lots and the buildings.
"Many look to our network of rest areas
year-round for convenience and safety on
their travels," said State Transportation
Director Kirk T. Steudle. "For that reason,
we keep as many open through winter as
possible."
The following five rest areas closed on
Dec. 2 and reopen in April:
- St. Ignace Rest Area on southbound I-
75 in Mackinac County
- Ludington Rest Area on northbound
US-31 in Mason County
- Topinabee Rest Area on northbound
I-75 in Cheboygan County
- Hebron Rest Area on southbound I-75
in Cheboygan County
- Hart Rest Area on southbound US-31
in Oceana County
Designated rest areas will have "Closed
Until Spring" signs posted, and will have
the mileage to the next open rest area
listed. Closed rest areas will be listed on
MDOT's Mi Drive construction and traffic
information website at
www.michigan.gov/drive.
using some very powerful satellite and radar
equipment. Its a big and very important
responsibility, and NORAD helps to keep us
all safe on a 24/7 basis. But on one special
night each year, they also provide a peek at
the journey of a very famous, and extremely
busy person; Santa Claus.
At first, the radar system lets NORAD know
when Santa leaves the North Pole to begin
his journey. Then, satellites detect the heat
given off by Rudolphs red nose. As every
child knowswhere Rudolph goes, Santa
and the rest of the reindeer are certain to fol-
low.
NORAD takes an even closer look at
Santas journey by using ultra-cool high-
speed digital cameras that have been located
all around the world. Every so often on
Christmas Eve these cameras will capture
Santa and his team of reindeer making their
way around the world.
On a possibly related note, rumor has it
that Representatives from the North Pole
have secured Gaylord Regional Airport as a
potential refueling station for a Special Air
Cargo Mission on Christmas Eve or early
Christmas morning. Beyond the normal
refueling requests, the airport officials have
been asked to have five bales of hay, two
large bags of carrots, two boxes of sugar
cubes ready and waiting, and it is reported
that the pilot has a fondness for cookies
and a glass of milk.
Gaylord Regional Airport Director, Matt
Barresi, relates, Being located on the 45th
Parallel, which is halfway between the North
Pole and the equator, Gaylord Regional
Airport has been deemed an excellent refuel-
ing spot for this special Christmas Eve mis-
sion. The advance team coordinator with the
Special Air Carrier Service had many
demands but aviation fuel was not one of
them. Instead they wanted 5 bales of hay, 2
bushels of sugar beets and 2 bags of carrots.
We were also asked to leave cookies in the
pilot lounge.
As of press time, the time of this special
refueling mission was not available. But for
those who would like to track Santas journey
from the comfort of home, visit
NORADs web site at www.NoradSanta.org,
and be sure to check out the Countdown to
Track Santa clock.
Have a very, merry Christmas!
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Built to perform, built to last. It is a quali-
ty inherent in the equipment designed and
manufactured for military use. Thanks to
the folks at Pineview Military Surplus in
Frederic, these high quality items are also
available for campers, hunters, hikers, out-
door enthusiasts, and those who simply
enjoy well-crafted, durable goods.
Pineview Military Surplus current owners,
Dan and Christine Klatt, purchased the busi-
ness back in 1997, after it had already been
in operation for about 17 years. The approx-
imately 2,000 square foot facility located in
Frederic on Old U.S. 27 North is an amazing
wonderland for those interested in just
about any type of military surplus item. The
shop even includes a fascinating military
museum, with collections starting from the
Revolutionary War era through the current
conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan
Christine Klatt states, While the items in
our museum area are not for sale, they are
amazing to see. What we do offer in our
store is all the Government Issue military
surplus items that we can find, some
authentic new items, and even some vintage
items. Our inventory comes from govern-
ment auctions, from people who have retired
from the military, and we also buy new items
from the same manufacturers that supply
the government with equipment.
Highlights of those offerings included
clothing and outerwear of just about every
type; rain gear, head gear, boots, hats, hel-
mets, even womens, childrens and infant
clothing.
They also stock camping gear, web gear,
backpacks, carry bags, and chemical protec-
tion suits (a great alternative to scent lock
suits for hunters). Among the souvenir
items in the shop are military insignia and
ribbons, medals, hatpins, patches, decals,
window stickersthe list of items goes on
and on.
The best way to see what is available is to
stop by and take a look! Pineview Military
Surplus is located at 7328 Old US 27 North in
Frederic. During the winter, they are open
Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 am to 7
pm. Check them out on Facebook at
Pineview Military Surplus, or call (989) 348-
8300.
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231-675-2463
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231-547-0133
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205 Water Street.,
East Jordan
231-536-7606
Open Tuesday thru Saturday
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6517 Center St.,
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
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Ellsworth
231-588-2208
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7328 Old 27 North,
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340 West Main St.,
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989-731-2600
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919 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord
989-448-2357
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107 Ottawa, Grayling,
One block north of the light
989-348-8999
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201 N. Maple St., Mancelona
231-587-9606
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daily calories and to skip meals. That is a big
mistake. Eat on your regular schedule dur-
ing the day AND eat something healthy
shortly before the celebratory meal. Eating
your regular meals, perhaps smaller serv-
ings, plus some vegetables or a piece of fruit
shortly before going to the event will ensure
that you aren't starving when you arrive. If
you are hungry, seeing all that food will
make you want to eat everything in sight!
It is more than just the food. The holiday
feast might seem central to the event, but
remember that the gathering is also about
connecting with family and friends. It might
also be a good time to meet somebody new!
Don't start at the buffet table. Walk around
the room, chat with others in attendance
and observe the decorations.
Don't drink your calories. Avoiding alco-
hol all together or at least keep it to a mini-
mum. Alcohol reduces inhibitions and can
easily make you forget your intention to eat
in moderation. Alcohol is wasted calories
without any nutritional benefit. Along with
the eggnog or hot chocolate and you have
multiplied the calories of that drink.
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, add
some lemon or lime for more flavor. Club
soda is also a good choice. Water will help to
fill you up and carrying a glass will give you
something to do with your hands besides
snacking! Have a large glass of water or
more before you get to the buffet table.
Review your options. When you decide to
eat, review your options before filling your
plate. Take your time in deciding what is
most appealing to you of the options that
best support your healthy lifestyle.
Vegetables, fruit, lean protein are good
choices. Go for simpler foods. The more
complex the food, the more difficult it is to
tell what it contains. Fill most of your plate
with healthier choices while being selective
about which treats you will select. Filling up
on healthier options will make it easier to
resist the high calorie, high fat choices. To
have even better control over your options,
consider bringing your own food. If attend-
ing a potluck, go with a choice that supports
your goals. You could also bring some raw
vegetables or raw nuts in case the good
options on the buffet table are very limited.
And, don't put multiple layers on your plate
- it takes more thought and effort to go for
seconds than to overfill the plate on the first
trip.
Choose your indulgences thoughtfully. Of
course you are going to enjoy a taste of the
season, but do you need to try everything?
Only select those goodies that look the most
delicious to you. A treat in moderation is
fine. Before you grab a plate full with one of
everything, think about the effort you have
put into your otherwise healthy lifestyle. Is
that plate full of sweets worth undoing all
that work? That frosted sugar cookie is
about 100 calories. For a 150-pound adult,
burning off those calories will take about 15
minutes of swimming or 6 minutes of run-
ning stairs. Four cookies will take an hour of
swimming or biking. Is that treat worth the
effort?
Follow the three-bite rule. Now that you
have selected some extra-special treats, take
time to really enjoy them. Use the three-bite
rule, the first bite is to taste it, the second to
really enjoy it, and the third bite tells you
that is isn't going to get any
better. Save your calories to try something
else. If you don't think you can stop after
three bites, at least take small portions.
Go for a walk. During the event, don't
stand near the buffet table. Enjoy your
selections away from the remaining food.
After the meal, organize a walk to view the
holiday lights. The exercise will help you
burn off a few of those calories and getting
away from the leftovers will reduce mindless
overeating.
Remember your commitment. If you want
to keep eating, review your reasons for want-
ing to eat healthy. You made a commitment
to take good care of yourself. Are those rea-
sons more important than those holiday
treats? If you have overindulged, commit to
getting back on the healthy lifestyle track
right away. Don't let one experience lead to
more overeating.
Following some of these tips will help you
to enjoy holiday events while respecting your
healthy lifestyle. Your commitment to your
weight loss goals, even on special occasions,
will encourage others to respect them also.
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The weeks between Thanksgiving
and New Years Eve all seem to mesh
into a whirlwind of meetings, events,
and parties as we wrap up and con-
clude our year. If traveling with a pet is
adding an extra layer of work to your
schedule this season, the American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
has some great tips to keep you and
your pet happy and hassle-free this
travel season.
This year, AVMA celebrates 150 Years
of Excellence with Top Tips for Safe Pet
Travel:
It is best to purchase an approved
crate prior to travel so you have time to
let your pet get used to the crate and
be comfortable.
Make sure that your pet is allowed
where you are staying. Some accom-
modations will allow pets and some
will not, so check in advance.
Make sure your pet has identifica-
tion tags with up-to-date information.
If you are taking your pet across
state or international borders, a health
certificate is required. The health cer-
tificate must be signed by a veterinari-
an after your pet has been examined
and found to be free of disease.
It is recommended that you DO
NOT give tranquilizers to your pet
when traveling by air because it can
increase the risk of heart and respirato-
ry problems. Short-nosed dogs and
cats sometimes have even more diffi-
culty with travel. Airlines may require a
signed statement that your pet has not
been tranquilized prior to flying.
If traveling by car, make frequent
stops (about every
2-3 hours) to
allow your pet to
go to the bath-
room and get
some exercise.
Pets should
not be allowed to
ride with their
heads outside the
window. Dirt and
other debris can
enter their eyes,
ears and nose and
cause injury or infection.
Pets should not be allowed to ride
on the driver's lap or near the driver's
feet. Small pets should be confined in
crates or in travel-safe dog beds and
larger pets should be appropriately
restrained with harnesses attached to
the car's seat belts.
The AVMA has a wide array of infor-
mation about pet health and safety tips
that have been built upon for the past
150 years. To find out more, visit
www.avma.org/.
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Please join us for a delicious
way to raise money for Blue
Devil Hockey at the Frederic
Inn Wednesday, December
18, 5-8pm. The Frederic Inn
is located at 6516 N. Old 27.
Get together with family &
friends and enjoy great
Frederic Inn food while ben-
efitting Gaylord Blue Devil
Hockey. 40% of your bill is
generously donated to
Gaylord Blue Devil Hockey
GRAYLING
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The Christian Help Center is
collecting new and gently
used winter coats. There is a
big need for coats now and
will continue to be available
to clients throughout the
winter. Collection boxes are
located at The Medicine
Shoppe, Michelson United
Methodist Church, Mt. Hope
Lutheran Church, Fick &
Sons (Fig St. or 4 Mile Rd) or
may be dropped off at the
Christian Help Center. Thank
you in advance for helping
keep our community mem-
bers warm this winter. Your
generosity is appreciated.
PETOSKEY
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Dec. 19 21 at Crooked Tree
Arts Center. This winter will
be the perfect setting for
Irving Berlins White
Christmas. This is a classic-
style musical based on the
1954 film of the same name.
Come enjoy the beauty of
northern Michigan during
this wonderful season and
take in a performance by the
Little Traverse Civic Theatre
at Crooked Tree Arts Center.
There will be an 8pm curtain
Thursday Saturday and a
2pm curtain on Sunday.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $12
for children. (231) 348-1850 ~
www.ltct.org
GRAYLING
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Thursday, December 19th
from 9-11am at Grayling City
Hall - The Crawford
Partnership meets the third
Thursday of every month.
Membership is open to any-
one who supports the CPSA2
mission. Members will be
approved by the CPSA2 on a
request basis and at their
next regularly scheduled
meeting. After approved by
the CPSA2, members will
have voting privileges for the
remainder of that calendar
year.
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Thursday, December 19th at
5:30pm at the Crawford
County Courthouse.
Additional dates in Grayling:
Feb 20, 2014. Come as you
are; join us at any stage of
divorce. Questions, call Legal
Aid of Northern Michigan at
989-705-1067. Sponsored by
the 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Northern
Michigan Legal Services, Inc.
and Community Mediation
Services.
GRAYLING
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Thursday, December 19th at
6pm at the Grayling Senior
Center - This group was offi-
cially formed in the spring of
2013 and consists of 12-15
members. This is a group
who enjoy singing and per-
forming for their audiences.
You can often find them per-
forming out at Wellington
Farms several times during
the year. They will be singing
Christmas music, some old
favorites like White
Christmas and Silent Night.
The Choral Group is directed
by Howard Taylor. This is a
FREE concert for all
Crawford County Residents.
There will be a $5 charge per
person for all outside of the
County.
GRAYLING
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Friday, December 20th at
7pm at Grayling High
Schools Joseph Stripe
Auditorium featuring the
award winning AuSable
Dance Company! Tickets are
$10 each and are available at
the AuSable Dance Center
and the Grayling Chamber
office (M-F 9am-3pm).
MANCELONA
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13th annual Breakfast with
Santa, Dec. 21, 9am to 11am
at Mancelona High School
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commons area. Includes free
pancake breakfast, mitten
drive, arts and craft projects
for the kids, face painting,
and a visit with Santa Claus.
The committee's goal is to
see that all children in the
community are able to
attend the annual event.
Donations of new hats,
gloves and mittens that will
help keep our children warm
and dry this winter season
are greatly appreciated and
needed. Donations may be
dropped off at Mancelona
Public Schools (attn. Kristin
Witt), or at the Village Offices
in Mancelona. For more
information call Kristin Witt
or Renee Cole at 231-587-
9021.
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Crawford AuSable Students
Receive Discounts on Season
Passes for Good Grades!
Bring in your Report Cards to
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
to redeem! Regular Resident
Membership Price $95:
Middle School/High School
Criteria ~ 1st Trimester
Marks: GPA 4.00 $30, GPA
3.99 -3.75 $50, GPA 3.74 -3.50
$70. Elementary Criteria ~ 1st
Trimester Marks (15
Standards Graded): 100% all
4s $30, 90% all 4s $50, 80%
all 4s $70.
RIGGSVILLE
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2nd Annual Riggsville Parade
of Lights December 21 from
8pm 9pm. Join the Mayor of
Riggsville and members of
the community as they deco-
rate their trucks, tractors and
hay wagons for the 2nd
Annual Riggsville Parade of
Lights.
HARBOR SPRINGS
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Dec 21 - 22 at Harbor Springs
Performing Arts Center 500
North Spring St. Celebrate
the holiday season with a
dynamic and beautifully
choreographed performance
of The Nutcracker, a show for
all ages, performed by the
Crooked Tree Arts Center
School of Ballet. Saturday,
December 21 at 3pm & 7pm.
Sunday, December 22 at
3pm. Matinee Performances:
$50 Reserved, $15 Adults, $5
Students. Evening
Performance: $50 Reserved,
$20 Adults, $10 Students. Call
the Arts Center at (231) 347-
4337 or order online at
www.crookedtree.org.
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Sunday, December 22nd at
7pm at Wellington Farm Park
join us for our annual
Depression Era Christmas
Eve Church Service at the
Stittsville Church at
Wellington Farm Park. For
more information, call 989-
348-5187 or www.wellington-
farmpark.org.
GAYLORD
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December 22nd, 6PM to 7PM
at Grace Baptist Church.
Candle-light Christmas
Service will be observed
Sunday Evening, December
22nd at 6pm. Invitation for
our entire community to
attend this special service.
GAYLORD
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December 24th, 6:30PM to
08PM at 1st Congregational
Church. 218 W 2nd St. Carol
singing followed by tradition-
al candle light service. All are
welcome.
GAYLORD
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Life Church of Gaylord
December 24 There will be a
candle light service at 6:00
pm. Complimentary coffee
and cookies will be served.
Call 989-731-5433 for more
information.
GAYLORD
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Tues, Dec 24 5:00 & 7:00pm at
Evangelical Free Church,
1649 M-32 East. Candlelight
Service Childcare available
for Infants - 2 year olds
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There is still time to purchase
a brick or sponsorship!
Deadline to purchase all
bricks and sponsorships is
December 31, 2013. (No
exceptions made, due to the
lengthy process and time
needed by the company
engraving the bricks)
Although we have broken
ground, we are still seeking
donors for bricks and spon-
sorships. Sponsorships
include an engraved brick
and special recognition on
our Sponsor Boulder. Please
note: this tribute is funded
100% by brick sales and
sponsorships. Upon comple-
tion of the Tribute Project we
will have a dedication cere-
mony. Email
chetwheeler@hotmail.com
with questions
GAYLORD
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The entire community is wel-
come to come to the OCS
"New Year's Eve Rocks" party
on Dec. 31 at the Sportsplex
from 6pm to 10:30pm at the
Otsego County Sportsplex,
1250 Gornick Avenue. The
cost is $5 person or $20 fami-
ly and this includes swim-
ming, skating, food, music,
balloon drop, inflatables and
more. All proceeds will bene-
fit Otsego Christian School.
Call OCS at (989) 732-8333 or
the Sportsplex at (989) 731-
3546 for more information or
to purchase tickets.
CHEBOYGAN
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The City of Cheboygan
Downtown Development
Authority is hosting a New
Years Eve Celebration in
Festival Square on Tuesday,
December 31 beginning
11:00 p.m. There will be party
favors, kids games, music,
and an anchor drop at mid-
night! Dont miss the chance
to see a lit anchor descend
into Festival Square at mid-
night on New Years Eve! For
more information, please
contact Kirsten Guenther,
Downtown Enhancement
Administrator, 231-627-9931.
CHARLEVOIX
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Join us downtown Charlevoix
for the Bridge Drop on New
Years Eve for food, fun, and
fireworks! Celebrate the com-
ing of 2014 in the biggest,
brightest, and best way pos-
sible! Day: Winter petting
zoo, camel rides, food trucks,
snowman making contest,
s'mores, hot cocoa, and spe-
cial after Christmas sales!
Night: Dinner and drink spe-
cials, live entertainment,
food trucks, Bridge Drop, and
fireworks! Don't forget to
purchase your Bridge Drop
Buttons! We are selling
Bridge Drop Buttons at the
Chamber for $5. All wearing
the button on New Year's Eve
will receive special discounts
from participating restau-
rants and retail! www.bridge-
drop.com
GAYLORD
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University Center Gaylord
will host a variety of interac-
tive Community Education
classes throughout the win-
ter months, beginning in
January 2014. Classes include
Public Sector
Entrepreneurship, Dog
Obedience training, a series
of Financial Planning ses-
sions, DNA Leadership,
Memoir Writing and more.
These classes are offered by
experienced instructors for
residents from throughout
the area who value life-long
learning. Pre-registration for
each class is required via
w w w. u c g a y l o r d . o r g
Community Education link.
Upcoming community
events scheduled to meet at
the University Center are also
posted on the University
Center website. For more
information, call 989-705-
3700.
GAYLORD
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Winter Wonders Show & Sale
at Gaylord Council for the
Arts thru January 4th, 2014
Find unique holiday gifts
hand crafted by local artists.
Jewelry, Pottery, Fine Art,
Photography, Cards,
Ornaments & More! GACA is
located at 125 E Main St
Downtown
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Classes offered beginning
January 6th, 2014 at the
Ramada Inn of Grayling -
This Program is geared
toward youth ages 3-10 who
want to learn to swim, or
improve their swimming.
These American Red Cross
Certified courses are taught
by Jessie Gordon a local certi-
fied instructor. FEE: $35/stu-
dent. Call Hanson Hills at
989-348-9266 for class avail-
abilityclasses are filling up
quickly!
~ TINY TOTS: (6weeks) (3-4
years old not in school) ~
Begins: January 6, 2014
(Monday's 2:00pm).
~ LEVEL 1: (6 weeks) (4-6
years old) ~ Begins: January
8, 2014 (Wednesday's
4:00pm)
~ LEVEL 2: (6 weeks) (7-9
years old) ~ Begins: January
6, 2014 (Monday's 4:00pm)
GAYLORD
High School Student Exhibit
January 8th - 31st at the
GACA Arts Center, down-
town. Enjoy local students art
this is a multi-media exhibit.
Awards sponsored by
Northern Michigan Artists
Guild. Reception and Awards
night January 11th.
Food~Fun & Art.
PETOSKEY
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The Clark Historical Library,
Molson Art Collection of
Children's Book Illustration
Fifty-two original works of
art created as book illustra-
tions from the Clark
Historical Librarys Molson
Art Collection at Central
Michigan University will be
on display at the Crooked
Tree Arts Center in Petoskey,
Michigan from January 18
through April 5. Francis
Molson, a retired CMU
English professor and former
chair of the English depart-
ment, and his wife Mary Lois
Molson, a former second
grade teacher, have donated
over 50 pieces of original art-
work which they have col-
lected over several years.
Gallery hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am -
5:00 pm Wednesday we open
at 10:00 am Saturday 10:00
am - 4:00 pm Closed on
Sunday
PETOSKEY
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January 18, 2014, 10am -
Noon. Join local birder Mary
Trout and LTC educator
Melissa Hansen as we look
for birds and mammals that
brave the north woods win-
ter. Listen and look for birds
and discover how they sur-
vive our cold, frozen winters.
Search for tracks and trails of
wildlife and learn about ani-
mal survivor skills. Well end
our time back at the LTC
office to warm up with some
hot cocoa and make an edi-
ble bird seed wreath to take
home for our feathered
friends. Snowshoes and
binoculars will be provided,
but please bring your own if
you have them. No charge,
but pre-registration request-
ed by calling 231.347.0991.
GAYLORD
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Pink Ribbon Riders Jan. 24 -
25 at Gaylord Eagles Club.
Friday Night Welcome Party
Includes Friday Welcome
Party w/ Appetizers. Contests
& Music. ALL 2 day partici-
pants receive a limited edi-
tion event patch. On Jan. 25,
RIDERS: Organized snowmo-
bile ride 9am 5pm with a
Lunch & Dinner banquet.
Ride is 60 to 100+ miles based
on riding groups. Groups are
based on rider ability, and
have a trail leader & sweeper.
Each rider group is broken
into 10-15 riders. NON RID-
ERS: Activities are available
for you during the day and a
lunch. Anything from mas-
sage therapy to an in town
scavenger hunt or shopping
experience! A prize is offered
for the winner of the activity!
Silent & Live Auctions, Door
prizes, contests and give-
aways. Fundraising Rewards
Pledge Program, Top
Fundraiser recognized
GAYLORD
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faiths and stand in unity for
the dignity and respect of all
human life on Jan. 25. The
Rally for Life begins at 1pm at
St. Mary Cathedral located at
606 North Ohio Street, and
we will then march peaceful-
ly downtown Gaylord. A Teen
Conference will also be held
at 9:30 a.m.
MANCELONA
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Woodys Challenge Saturday,
January 25. Full Day Class
Racing. Snowmobile Racing,
Mini racers free race.
Everyone welcome. Gates
will open 8am. Registration
8am to 10:30am. Race begins
11:00 a.m. Spectator entry fee
$5. At Infinity Raceway, 3357
Doerr Road.
MANCELONA
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37th annual White Pine
Stampede February 1, 2014.
For details or to register visit
www.WhitePineStampede.or
g or call 231-587-8812.
GAYLORD
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Alpenfrost, February 7 - 8,
2014. NEW Friday Night Beer
Tent & LIVE music! For
Sponsorship Opportunities
please visit www.gay-
lordalpenfrost.com.
GRAYLING
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Saturdays from 10am-2pm at
the Grayling Mini Mall
throughout winter.
Accepting Bridge Card,
Project Fresh, and WIC.
Interested Vendors - contact
Beth Hubbard at (989) 619-
3539 or bhubbard@city-
ofgrayling.org.
PETOSKEY
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The Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
(NMCAA) in Petoskey is seek-
ing people to fill Triage
Volunteer positions, with
complete training for posi-
tion. Triage volunteers serve
as one of the first Agency
contacts with their neighbors
in need and play an impor-
tant role in helping people
dealing with financial emer-
gencies to navigate the serv-
ices available through
NMCAA and throughout the
community. Volunteers
assess neighbor situations
and help connect them to the
appropriate staff person and
program, among other
duties. Triage volunteers
should have a positive atti-
tude, be active listeners, and
demonstrate good rapport
with people in poverty and
the general public.
NNMCAA's office is located
at 2202 Mitchell Park Drive,
Petoskey, MI, 49770 and is
open Monday - Friday from
7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Volunteers
create their own schedules in
advance. NMCAA asks that
volunteers serve at least one
3-hour shift per week. Call
Trisha Washburn or email at
twashburn@nmcaa.net if
interested in this opportunity.
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The Grayling Firefighters
Association and the Grayling
Fire Department have a goal
of improving the lives of resi-
dents of the City of Grayling
and Grayling Township
through a combination of fire
prevention education and
fire and life safety outreach.
As a part of this project the
fire service will check for and
install smoke detectors for
those on fixed incomes and
those who are hearing
impaired where either no
detector presently exist or
where existing detectors are
more than 10 years old.
Because the Project is sup-
ported by grants and dona-
tions, there is no cost to par-
ticipants. Interested parties
may contact the Fire
Department at its non-emer-
gency number, 989-348-
6319, or may contact Karl at
the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center for forms to
apply
GAYLORD
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Classes are offered at the
Otsego County Community
Center, 315 S. Center St, for
boys and girls ages 3 and
above. Activities include
tumbling, balance beam and
uneven bars. Beginner to
intermediate levels. To regis-
ter or for more info call Kari
Streelman at Boyne Area
Gymnastics, 231-582-9787.
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Otsego County Parks & Recreation is
accepting teams for an
Adult Basketball League
There will be an 8 game schedule followed by a double
elimination tournament. All games will be played at the
Otsego County Community Center on Sundays. First
game will be Sunday January 5th, 2014.
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Ring in the New Year
As Gaylord Goes Round The World!
The festivities begin at 6pm when Gaylords sister city, Pontresina,
Switzerland celebrates the New Year! Downtown Gaylord venues will
continue the celebration every hour as new time zones celebrate 2014!
Enjoy drink and dinner specials and collect stamps from
round the world for a chance to win prizes.
At the stroke of midnight, send your New Years wishes by sky lantern!*
Be sure to pick up your PASSPORT for the evenings festivities.
As you travel round the world to different Downtown Gaylord venues, get
your Passport stamped for chances to win prizes donated by area mer-
chants. Passports also contain valuable drink and dinner specials. Its a
great gift idea or stocking stuffer! Passports are available for $5
at Gaylord City Hall, Gaylord Regional Airport and
participating downtown retailers. Look for posters in store windows.
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midnight (while supplies last). At this time, you will have a chance to write your New Years
wish on the lanterns before launch.
Thank You To Our Gold Sponsors:
www.ShopDowntownGaylord.com
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Citizens National Bank & Summit Lounge
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Char-Em United Way has made a special
community allocation investment to meet
critical needs. United Ways Emergency Need
Funds have just been awarded to two local
agencies.
Northwest Michigan Community Action
Agency was awarded $7000 to fund an
AmeriCorps member to assist working with
and case
managing
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number of
homeless
people living
in
Charlevoix
and Emmet
Counties. Child Abuse Council Collaborative
Project was awarded $2000 to fund Pre-K to
3rd grade child sexual assault prevention
materials for children and their families as
part of an awareness campaign. $17,000 is
remaining in the Emergency Needs Fund
that can be used within the 13-14 fiscal year
as emerging community needs are identi-
fied.
This fund has been established to give
Char-Em United Way the flexibility to meet
community needs that may arise between its
annual allocation cycles. Funds may be ear-
marked for United Ways Strategic Initiatives
and priorities (e.g. Education, Health,
Income), emerging community needs; new
approaches to previously-identified needs;
and/or an agency or community emergency.
We are very pleased to be able to provide
additional funding at this time, says Therese
Green, Chair of United Ways Allocation
Committee. During last springs Community
Investment Allocation process, we set aside a
small percentage of the available funds into
an Emerging Needs Fund. This fund gives us
flexibility to meet community needs that
might arise in between our annual invest-
ment cycle.
We were able to provide this special fund-
ing because we had such a successful cam-
paign last year, says Lorraine Manary,
United Way Executive Director. Last year we
raised a record amount of funds and this
enabled us to invest a record amount of
money back into the community. As the
community need is greater than ever, we
hope that we will be able to maintain this
level of investment again this year. However,
that will only be possible if we reach our cur-
rent campaign goal of $425,000. Our cam-
paign now stands at 40% of goal, and we still
have a long way to go to meet that mark.
The Frey Foundation, for the second year,
has offered United Way a challenge grant of
an additional $30,000 to match new and
increased campaign donations this year.
Contributions to the campaign can be sent
to Char-Em United Way, P O Box 1701,
Petoskey MI 49770 or made on line at
www.charemunitedway.org, selecting the
Give button.
For more information, contact United Way
at 231-487-1006 or
info@charemunitedway.org.
Patrick Schultz (left) of Glens Fresh
Marketplace in Petoskey is pictured with
Gold Mine Resale Shop-North manager,
Sarah Krull as they unload several boxes of
donated toys, travel cups, kitchen items,
grilling items and general merchandise
donated by the grocery store. According to
Krull, Glens makes a substantial donation of
seasonal items about every four months and
is considered a frequent and valuable donor
to the store operated by the Womens
Resource Center of Northern Michigan
(WRCNM). She added that the ongoing sup-
port from Glens is significant because the
sale of all donated items help support essen-
tial WRCNM programs provided to individu-
als and families in northern Lower Michigan.
For example, a four dollar purchase at the
Gold Mine will help provide meals for a day
for a survivor of domestic abuse staying at
the WRCNM Safe Home. Many local families
also rely on Gold Mine stores for affordable
clothing, household items, furniture and
toys. Donations are accepted Monday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
both Gold Mine Resale Shops in Petoskey
located at 1878 US-31 North and 1002
Emmet Street. The Gold Mine also offers
free pick up of larger furniture donations by
calling (231) 347-0067.
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concert band was through an audition
process held in November. On December 7th
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Chris Weston, local author of Hawgeye
and the January 2014 release of A Baseball
Man, will offer a program at the Petoskey
District Library (PDL) on Monday, December
23 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Youth
Program Room at the library, 500 E. Mitchell
St in Petoskey.
The program will last 45 minutes to an
hour and Mr. Weston, a fan of short stories,
will use some of his own short stories,
including the 2011 Michigan Hemingway
Societys award winning entry entitled The
Rivers Best, to relate his experiences and
reinforce the values of reading and writing in
a fun way. Weston will be available for auto-
graphs after the program and both books
will be available to purchase in paperback at
$8.99 and hardcover at $14.99 for as long as
there are people interested in purchasing a
copy. There are a limited number of copies
A Baseball Man available since it is in pre-
release.
Since Weston believes that it is important
to give back to communities, 30% of the list
price will be given to PDL.
Youth Services Librarian, Ron Fowler said,
I have read both books and, if you like
meaningful interactions between kids and
adults in combination with fishing and the
outdoors and/or baseball and life, then you
will like these! And, if you are in need of a
gift for a fisherman or baseball fan of any
age, then you cant go wrong with one of
these.
Weston lives in Petoskey with his wife
Daphne. You may find out more about
Weston and his books at
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SOFw and
www.chriswweston.tateauthor.com.
Readers Theatre (RT)
The Elementary/Middle School RT
Presentation, featuring Izzy Kummer, Jason
Helmer, David Michelsen, Rhys Lacock,
Amelia Helmer and Bobbie Michelsen, is
scheduled for Monday, December 23rd at
5:30pm in the Youth Program Room.
They will most certainly delight you as
they explore new twists on old fairy tales!
PDLs Young Adult Readers Theater pro-
duction is scheduled for a showcase per-
formance in the Rotunda area on the Main
floor of the library for Monday, December 30
@ 5:30pm. In addition to material provided
by library staff, teens will also perform
pieces of their own choosing. This semester,
as they focused on the themes of Whats
Your Story and Lets Create a New Story, the
students assisted with and participated in a
PDL community event for StoryCorps
National Day of Listening. The winter per-
formance on the 30th will feature stories as
found in poems and songs, plus a beloved
holiday story performed by Christina Dewey,
Libby Barbercheck, Jacob Foucalt, Emily
Michelsen and Sarah Tietjen.
As a member of the audience, you will
experience story similar to old-time radio
plays in that Readers Theater presentations
conjure images from the performers words.
(Its not YouTube!) Please join us!
Youth Librarian, Julianne Michaels, said,
Before asking people to support our youth
by coming to their performances, I would
like to talk a bit about why PDL offers
Readers Theater for Elementary, Middle and
High School students. She went on to say
that, for Elementary and Middle School chil-
dren, the benefits are almost obvious flu-
ency, vocabulary, acting and being part of a
group production, cooperative learning and
learning about literature and drama. The ele-
ment of drama also allows children to read
words in different ways to produce different
meanings. Using inflection, pitch, volume
and movement, the Readers make printed
stories come alive and give life to their char-
acters. Alternate selves encourage imagina-
tion and creativity because they allow a child
to become a character physically, mentally,
and emotionally (Connery, John-Steiner, &
Marjanovic-Shane 2010). Cheryl Dahle of
thefutureoffish.org tells us
As human beings, we are wired for con-
nection, and hence, were wired for story.
Readers Theater assists with that connec-
tion.
She went on to say that, while RT can
showcase enthusiastic readers, it also draws
out those reluctant readers who may suffer
from a lack of confidence. Readers Theater,
as a non-judgmental activity, provides an
opportunity to give these readers confidence
and presentation skills.
She finished by saying that RT sessions
create an open environment where students
feel comfortable asking questions; reading
and reflecting on narratives helps young
people understand the challenges they face
in finding their own voices. Additionally, the
group dynamics of Readers Theater prove to
be a problem solving mechanism which can
be applied to real-world, social issues.
Students may reflect upon the stories and
the situations of the characters.
Story Hours
The last Parent/Child Lap Sit of 2013 will
be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Childrens
Program Room at the library. The programs
run about 20 to 30 minutes, consist of devel-
opmentally appropriate stories, songs, finger
plays presented in a variety of ways and will
be delivered by Youth Services Librarian, Ron
Fowler. The program will restart on
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. on
Monday, January 13.
The last Saturdays Child Story Hour is
Saturday, December 21 from 3-4 p.m. pm in
the Childrens Program Room for children
ages 3-7. Due to low attendance this pro-
gram will be discontinued after that date.
Youth services staff will begin to develop
early literacy activities that will focus on lan-
guage rich talking, singing, reading, writing
and playing activities. For more information
about these and other events, please contact
the Childrens Room at the Petoskey District
Library 231-758 - 3112 or visit our web site at
www.petoskeylibrary.org.
All PDL youth programs will break for the
holidays after Saturday, December 21 and
restart the week of January 13 with the
exception of the Chess Gang, which will
restart on January 6 at 3:30 p.m. and PAWS
which will be held on January 9 from 5-7:00
p.m.
Holiday Hours
The library will be closed from Tuesday,
December 24 through Wednesday, December
25 for the Christmas holiday and Wednesday,
January 1 for the New Year. Area residents
are reminded that regular PDL Hours are:
Monday through Thursday 10:00a.m. to 7:00
p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12-
5:00 p.m.
Holiday Schedule for Kids & Teens at the Petoskey
District Library
P.O. Box 1064 Gaylord, MI 49734
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Gaylord Council for the Arts (GACA), in conjunction with
Seams Like New resale shop and Crossroads Industries, will
be holding the second annual Northern Stars Open Mic
contest this coming January.
This exciting mid-winter event invites high school age stu-
dents in the Otsego County area to offer a solo musical per-
formance during a preliminary round to be held on January
29th and three finalists will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
place prizes on February 5th. A panel of judges, each with a
diverse musical background, will select the finalists and win-
ners based on performance quality, originality and stage
presence.
While the recognition of being named a Northern Star is
certainly a shining honor, the top three winners during the
final round on February 5th will also receive cash prizes,
generously donated by GACA and Crossroads Industries.
First place award will be $250 second place will receive
$150, and the third place award recipient will take home
$100 in cash. All three winners will also have the opportuni-
ty to perform under the tent at this years Alpenfrost celebra-
tion, taking place on Saturday, February 8th.
To qualify for the Northern Stars Open Mic contest,
entrants must;
- be a high school or high school age homeschooler in the
Otsego County area
- perform solo or in a small ensemble using their own
instruments, and if a vocalist only, must perform with live
musical accompaniment
Northern Stars Open Mic contest events will be held at the
Seams Like New resale store, located 130 W. Main Street in
downtown Gaylord. The preliminary event on January 29th
will begin at 5 pm, and run till approximately 8 pm. Those
signing up for the event will be assigned a performance time
slot up to 15 minutes in length (including set up time) on a
first come first reserve basis. The final round on February
5th will run from 6 to 8 pm.
To register for this event, visit Seams Like New on
Facebook and send a message with your name, contact
information, and a brief description of the type of perform-
ance - such as vocal and instrument, instrument only, or
vocal with live accompaniment. Applicants will receive a
reply noting the date and time slot designated for their per-
formance.
Dont wait for this chance to become a new Northern
Star! The registration deadline is January 17th, and space
for the January 29th and February 5th qualifying rounds are
limited and will be filled on first come, first reserved basis
and once the slots are filled, registration will be closed.
For additional information, contact Elizabeth Palmer at
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North Central Michigan Colleges lunch-
eon lecture series for the winter semester
will begin on Friday, January 24. A wide vari-
ety of topics will be featured: Court School,
historic Cross Village, Sobriety Court, the
state of public health in our area, the
anniversary of Pi and the stories behind
some great classical music. All programs in
the winter series will be held at noon on
Fridays in the colleges Library conference
room.
Kicking off the series on January 24 is a
closer look at Court School. Emmet County
Probate Court Judge Fred Mulhauser started
a school for students whose brushes with the
law barred them from conventional class-
rooms. Today, Lakeview Academy is a unique
partnership involving the Char-Em ISD,
Emmet County and the 7th Probate Court.
Judge Mulhauser will provide an update on
the school he was able to create.
One of the oldest settlements in Michigan,
the Cross Village in northern Emmet County
was once home to a large native community,
large amounts of lumbering and fishing
activity and a 2,000-acre Catholic convent
and farm run by an autocratic and eccentric
Catholic pastor. In the 1850s, its Native
American population faced deportation to
Kansas. On February 21, Jane Cardinal from
Good Hart will talk about the areas colorful
history.
Inspiration for great music has come from
many sources: hopeless love (of course), but
also opium, a small dog chasing its tail and
bladder stone surgery! On February 28, Kate
Botello, classical music program host and
producer for Interlochen Public Radio,
explains the stories behind Beethovens
Moonlight Sonatas, Berlioz Symphonie
Fantastique, Dukas The Sorcerers
Apprentice and many others.
In celebration of Pi Day on March 14,
North Central mathematics professor Gary
Kersting will offer an entertaining and
enlightening discourse on this famous math-
ematical constant that represents the ratio of
a circles diameter to its circumference. To
help mark this momentous occasion, pot
pies will be served and pie will be offered for
dessert.
On April 11, Linda Yaroch, RN, MPH,
Health Officer for the Health Department of
Northwest Michigan, will provide an
overview of public health in our area. She
will discuss the local impact of the states
expansion of Medicaid coverage and imple-
mentation of the Affordable Care Act.
90th District Court Judge James Erhart is
one of a growing number of judges who offer
second drunk driving offenders a tough,
two-year alternative involving monitoring,
testing, counseling and other strategies that
can help them overcome alcohol addiction
and become more productive members of
society. On May 2, Judge Erhart will explain
the program and talk about the people
whose lives are being changed in a positive
way.
All Luncheon Lecture programs are held
on Fridays at noon in the Library conference
room. Reservations are required. Call 231-
348-6600 to reserve your place at the
table. Cost is $10. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
North Central Michigan College is an
open-door community college based in
Petoskey. Through its University Center part-
nerships, students can take courses leading
to certificates, bachelors and masters
degrees from participating
universities. North Centrals Corporate and
Community Education offers workforce
training, professional development seminars
and personal interest workshops. In addition
to its main campus in Petoskey, North
Central offers classes, academic advising,
testing and other services in Cheboygan and
Gaylord. North Central is an Achieving the
Dream Leader College and a Military-
Friendly School.
The Gaylord Area Snowmobile Trails Council
received a significant contribution from the
Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau on
Friday.
Paul Beachnau, of the Gaylord Area Convention
and Tourism Bureau, presents a check for $4000 to
Scott Bicknell, co-owner of the Waters Inn, accept-
ing on behalf of the Trails Council.
Beachnau said the money came from local busi-
nesses that bought ads on the snowmobile map
published by the Tourism Bureau.
Scott, said This contribution will be used for
trail grooming start-up expenses and to pay for
expenses that are not reimbursable through the
DNR Grooming program.
Beachnau, added We are very excited that to
see this partnership grow., the Tourism Bureau
can attract snowmobilers to the Gaylord area, but
smooth well groomed trails will keep them com-
ing back. Also when the trails are smooth, we
receive fewer complaints from residents about
snowmobiles on their property.
For more information contact Scott Bicknell
248-388-9850 or hsbicknell@gmail.com
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By Jim Akans
For 38 years, Rainbow Plaque
Company in Gaylord has been supply-
ing customers with quality engraved
plaques, signs, trophies and many other
items with personalized, fast, and expert
service.
Established in 1975 by Bill and Helen
VanDusen, the company was purchased
in 2002 by longtime Otsego County resi-
dents Eugene and Kelly Branigan. The
shop was originally located on Old US
27 South next to the current site of A2Z
Resale, and was relocated a few miles
further south on Old 27 in the spring of
2013. Rainbow Plaque Company has
earned a legion of satisfied customers
over the years, including Gaylord Area
Schools, Otsego Club, Treetops Resort,
the Elks, Eagles and Knights of
Columbus.
We offer traditional (or scratch)
engraving, notes co-owner Kelly
Branigan, and we now also offer state-
of-the-art laser engraving, which can be
used on glass, wood and many metals.
The advantage is faster turn-around and
I also believe laser offers a slightly high-
er quality product.
In addition to trophies, signs and
award plaques, engraved items include
medals, clocks, ribbons, desk and door
signs, recognition awardsjust about
anything the customer wants to person-
alize with a personalized message.
Kelly notes that turn around time for
smaller orders is typically two to three
days, and about a week for larger orders.
In addition to serving customer here in
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people as far away as Florida and the
State of Washington have utilized the
services of the locally owned and oper-
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Rainbow Plaque Company is located
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Recently four Gaylord High School
Band Students performed with the
MSBOA District 2 High School Honors
Band at Petoskey Middle School. These
students include Katie Amar-Fox
(oboe), Nathan Kaufmann (clarinet),
Claire Mammoser (oboe), and Brianna
Taylor (clarinet). They rehearsed and
performed with other selected high
school students from across Northern
Michigan on Saturday and Sunday,
December 7-8. Directing the band was
Mr. Doug Burch, conductor of the East
Shore Wind Symphony.
Congratulations to Claire Mammoser
(oboe) who was recently selected to
perform with the MSBOA All-State
Band. Ms. Mammoser is a senior at
Gaylord High School and one of only
three oboe players selected from across
the state of Michigan to perform with
this highly competitive and prestigious
ensemble. Additionally, she also
earned first chair honors in the oboe
section of the band. Ms. Mammoser
will be rehearsing and performing with
the other members of the All-State
Band on January 16-18, 2014 at the
DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. The
band will present their final concert on
January 18 at 10:15am in the DeVos
Place Performance Hall under the
direction of conductor Dennis Zeisler.
Wash hands with warm water and soap for
20 seconds before and after handling any
food.
Wash food-contact surfaces (cutting
boards, dishes, utensils, countertops) with
hot, soapy water after preparing each food
item.
Rinse fruits and vegetables thoroughly
under cool running water and use a produce
brush to remove surface dirt.
Do not rinse raw meat and poultry before
cooking in order to avoid spreading bacteria
to areas around the sink and countertops.
When shopping in the store, storing food
in the refrigerator at home,
or preparing meals, keep
foods that wont be cooked
separate from raw eggs,
meat, poultry or seafood
and from kitchen utensils
used for those products.
Consider using one cut-
ting board only for foods
that will be cooked (such as
raw meat, poultry, and
seafood) and another one for
those that will not (such as
raw fruits and vegetables).
Do not put cooked meat
or other food that is ready to
eat on an unwashed plate
that has held any raw eggs,
meat, poultry, seafood, or
their juices.
Use a food thermometer
to make sure meat, poultry,
and fish are cooked to a safe
internal temperature. To check a
turkey for safety, insert a food
thermometer into the innermost
part of the thigh and wing and
the thickest part of the breast.
The turkey is safe when the tem-
perature reaches 165F. If the
turkey is stuffed, the temperature
of the stuffing should be 165F.
Bring sauces, soups, and
gravies to a rolling boil when
reheating.
Cook eggs until the yolk and
white are firm. When making
your own eggnog or other recipe
calling for raw eggs, use pasteur-
ized shell eggs, liquid or frozen
pasteurized egg products, or powdered egg
whites.
Don't eat uncooked cookie dough, which
may contain raw eggs.
Refrigerate leftovers and takeout foods
and any type of food that should be refriger-
ated, including piewithin two hours.
Set your refrigerator at or below 40F and
the freezer at 0F. Check both periodically
with an appliance thermometer.
Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator,
under cold running water, or in the
microwavenever at room temperature.
Cook food thawed in cold water or in the
microwave immediately.
Allow enough time to properly thaw food.
For example, a 20-pound turkey needs four
to five days to thaw completely in the refrig-
erator.
Don't taste food that looks or smells ques-
tionable. When in doubt, throw it out.
Leftovers should be used within three to
four days, unless frozen.
GHS Band Students Earn Honors
Holiday Food Safety Tips
Every day of our lives, we make
assumptions. We assume that the peo-
ple we encounter regularly will behave
in the manner to which we are accus-
tomed. We assume that if we take care of
our cars, they will get us to where we
want to go. In fact, we need to make
assumptions to bring order to our
world. But in some parts of our life
such as investing assumptions can
prove dangerous.
Of course, not all investment-related
assumptions are bad. But here are a few
that, at the least, may prove to be count-
er-productive:
Real estate will always increase in
value. Up until the 2008 financial crisis,
which was caused, at least partially, by
the housing bubble, most people
would probably have said that real
estate is always a good investment. But
since then, were all more painfully
aware that housing prices can rise and
fall. That isnt to say that real estate is
always a bad investment as a relative-
ly small part of a diversified portfolio, it
can be appropriate, depending on your
goals and risk tolerance. But dont
expect endless gains, with no setbacks.
Gold will always glitter. During
periods of market volatility, investors
often flee to gold, thereby driving its
price up. But gold prices will fluctuate,
sometimes greatly, and there are risks in
all types of gold ownership, whether
youre investing in actual bars of gold or
gold futures or the stocks of gold-min-
ing companies.
I can avoid all risks by sticking with
CDs. Its true that Certificates of
Deposit (CDs) offer a degree of preser-
vation of principal. But theyre not risk-
free; their rates of return may be so low
that they dont even keep up with infla-
tion, which means
you could incur
purchasing-power
risk. Again, having
CDs in your port-
folio is not a bad
thing, but youll
only want to own
those amounts
that are suitable
for your objec-
tives.
The price of
my investment
has gone up I
must have made
the right deci-
sion.
This assump-
tion could also be
made in reverse
that is, you might
think that, since
the price of your
investment has
dropped, you
must have made
the wrong choice.
This type of think-
ing causes
investors to hold
on to some investments too long, in the
hopes of recapturing early gains, or sell-
ing promising investments too soon,
just to cut their losses. Dont judge
investments based on short-term per-
formance; instead, look at fundamen-
tals and long-term potential.
If I need long-term care, Medicare
will cover it. You may never need any
type of long-term care, but if you do, be
prepared for some big expenses. The
national average per year for a private
room in a nursing home is nearly
$84,000, according to a recent survey by
Genworth, a financial security compa-
ny. This cost, repeated over a period of
years, could prove catastrophic to your
financial security during your retire-
ment. And, contrary to many peoples
assumptions, Medicare may only pay a
small percentage of long-term care
costs. You can help yourself by consult-
ing with a financial professional, who
can provide you with strategies
designed to help cope with long-term
care costs.
You cant avoid all assumptions when
youre investing. But by staying away
from questionable ones, you may avoid
being tripped up on the road toward
your financial goals.
Tune in Tuesday mornings to Eagle
101.5 FM at 8:30 am to hear Phil
Hofweber discuss the weekly Financial
Focus Topic
Phil Hofweber is a Financial Advisor
with Edward Jones Investments located
in Downtown Gaylord. He can be
reached at (989) 731-1851, or e-mail him
at phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com.
Edward Jones, its financial advisors
and employees do not provide tax or
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qualified tax or legal professional for
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T H I S PA G E S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E F O L L O WI N G A R E A B U S I N E S S E S
Many older adults from the Craw-
ford County Commission on Aging
and Senior Center completed their
2nd Annual Pillow Project. The proj-
ect was started last year when Senior
Center participant and group leader,
Judy Morford shared her idea. Judy
had been making 'foot pillows for
her family members for several years
and wanted to share with others.
This year the project was a huge suc-
cess surpassing the 128 pillows made
last year. Together the volunteers
made 251 pillows of all sizes, shapes
and colors. The pillows were given
to the Crawford County Christian
Help Center to assist in their aid to
families in the community. Many
people donated materials, cut pat-
terns, did the sewing and stuffing.
Marianne Gosnell from the Crawford
County Christian Help Center was on
hand to accept the pillows. Those in-
volved in the project this year were
Judy Morford, Nancy MacDonald,
Diana Doremire, Pat Sanders, Sharon
Varisco, Rita Schlehuber, Ginny Wat-
son, Nancy Wells, Casey Dryer, Kel-
lie McPhee, Betty McPhee, Mary
Kay Zienart, Connie Sedgwick,
Nancy McLachlon, Sheri Adzigian,
Ruth Beckwith, Arlene Dipzinski,
Ann Doty, Cora Flow-
ers, Bonnie French,
Sharron Hagerman,
Carolyn Rakoczy,
Lisa Watson and
Chery Starr.
Thanks to these
women for making a
difference in the
lives of others in our
community.
Group Picture of
Pillow Makers -
Row 1(L-R): Rita
Schlehuber, Sharron
Hagerman, Nancy
MacDonald, Arlene
Dipzinski, Diana
Doremire, and Judy
Morford. Row 2:
Marianne Gosnell,
Pat Sanders, Ginny
Watson, Sheri Adzi-
gian and Connie
Sedgwick.
Marianne Gosnell, Director of the Crawford County Christian Help Center
with Pillow Project Coordinator, Judy Morford.
SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 AM
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
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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.'
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
513 Charles Brink Rd. Gaylord
Rev. Karen Huddelson
Aaron Hotelling, Director of Music
Ecumenical Worship
Sunday Service and
Sunday School
10 a.m. (nursery provided)
NEW PHONE NUMBER 989-732-7447 GaylordFPC.org
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826-8315
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Daily Word
THURSDAY: Deuteronomy 32:28-29 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 28 For they are a nation lacking in
counsel, And there is no understanding in them. 29 Would that they were wise, that they understood
this, That they would discern their future!
FRIDAY: Proverbs 23:17-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live
in the fear of the Lord always. 18 Surely there is a future, And your hope will not be cut off. 19 Listen,
my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.
SATURDAY: Jeremiah 29:11-13 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 11 For I know the plans that I have for
you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 12
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek Me and
find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
SUNDAY: Luke 1:31-35 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb
and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most
High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; 33 and He will reign over the
house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end. 34 Mary said to the angel, How can this
be, since I am a virgin? 35 The angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you,
and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called
the Son of God.
MONDAY: Ephesians 3:17-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts
through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all
the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ which
surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. 20 Now to Him who is able to
do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, 21
to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
TUESDAY: Hebrews 6:19-20 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 19 This hope we have as an anchor of the
soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, 20 where Jesus has entered as
a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
WEDNESDAY: 1 Peter 1:18-25 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 18 knowing that you were not redeemed
with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19
but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 20 For He was fore-
known before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you 21
who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your
faith and hope are in God. 22 Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere
love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, 23 for you have been born again not of
seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For,
All flesh is like grass, And all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, And the flower falls
off, 25 But the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word which was preached to you.
PASTORS PERSPECTIVE
Pastor
Scott
Distler
Gaylord Evangelical
Free Church
To answer this question we must start by defining Christianity.
Christianity is not a religion. Religion has already failed mankind and
has no future. Christianity is a relationship with God that can only hap-
pen through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
I am a Christian not because I live in America or belong to a certain
church but because I have put my faith in the death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of my sins and now follow Him. That
is Christianity. As a result of my being a Christian, I have a personal
relationship with God. I know for sure that when I die I will spend eter-
nity with God in His heaven.
This amazing future is directly connected to what happened many
years ago in a cave one night in the obscure town of Bethlehem when a
virgin named Mary gave birth to a baby. This was no ordinary baby boy.
This was Gods Messiah. This was God in the flesh that 33 years later
would be crucified on a cross to pay the penalty for my sin, even though
He was perfect. Everything that had to take place for my sins to be for-
given happened when Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead.
All I needed to do was believe and receive it by faith. As a result, I am a
Christian and because I am a Christian, I have a future.
Thoughts on...Will Christianity have a funeral or
a future?
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still readily available
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan has received reports of
increased flu activity, and reminds families
throughout Northern Michigan to sched-
ule an appointment to receive this year's
flu vaccine.
Anyone older than six (6) months of age
should receive the flu shot, according to
Suzette Daly, Family and Community
Health Supervisor for the Health
Department. Daly says the clinic staff can
also work with the whole family to provide
other essential vaccinations during your
visit. The cost for seasonal flu vaccination
is $25, payable by check or cash. Private
insurance, Medicare and Medicaid are also
accepted.
"Vaccination is the best way to protect
against the flu," Daly said. "It can prevent
serious illness and save lives, especially
among kids and the elderly. And it's not
too late to get yours for the 2013-2014 sea-
son.
Flu vaccinations offer protection
throughout the entire flu season, which
can begin as early as October and last as
late as May. There are two types of flu vac-
cines: the flu shot, approved for use in
people six (6) months of age and older,
including healthy people, people with
chronic medical conditions and pregnant
women; and the nasal-spray flu vaccine,
approved for use in healthy people from 2-
49 years of age who are not pregnant.
The Health Department has vaccine in
stock, and appointments are available for
flu shots and other vaccines at its offices
in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix,
Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord, as
well as its youth health clinics the
Hornet Health Center in Pellston, and the
Ironmen Health Center in Mancelona. Call
the Health Department at (800) 432-4121
to schedule an appointment. You can also
visit www.nwhealth.org or www.face-
book.com/nwhealthdepartment for
details on the flu vaccine and other impor-
tant vaccines.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan
Public Health Code to promote wellness,
prevent disease, provide quality health-
care, address health problems of vulnera-
ble populations, and protect the environ-
ment for the residents and visitors of
Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego
Counties.
A Milestone for Health
Petoskey - Betty L. Doherty (the L.
stands for Loyal, but she says it really
stands for Laugh) is 88-1/2 years old and
proud of it. Her life is active. Her attitude
is positive. She makes a point of staying
fit. And while she laughs easily, her moti-
vation is very serious, indeed. Betty has
peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condi-
tion caused by the buildup of fatty
deposits that narrow the peripheral arter-
ies, mainly in the pelvis and legs. Bettys
wake-up call came in 2001 when she
underwent triple bypass surgery at
McLaren Northern Michigan, known as
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital at
that time. Years later, she was
diagnosed with PAD, and she
hasnt looked back.
Doherty is dedicated to her
cardiovascular rehabilitation;
so dedicated, in fact, that she
will exceed 1,000 visits by
years end. In 2009, her story
was featured in area newspa-
pers when she hit the 500
mark, but she has left that
record far behind. In fact, Betty
still goes to therapy 3 4 times
per week at the John and
Marie Demmer Wellness
Pavilion and Dialysis Center.
Betty walks on a treadmill for
30 minutes and then gets on
the stationary
bike and pedals
for another
half-hour.
She is the
cheerleader for
cardiovascular
rehab and the
official ambas-
sador, says
Karen Doherty,
RN-BC, Clinical
Supervisor
Cardiovascular
and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
for McLaren Northern
Michigan. Betty has been
in our cardiac rehabilita-
tion program, our Medical
Fitness program, and our Peripheral
Artery Disease program. Doherty contin-
ues to come to therapy for a very good
reason: unmanaged PAD can lead to gan-
grene and amputation. My feet and legs
are mine, she says, and I dont want to
lose them. Betty pays a $50 monthly fee
which allows here to visit as many times as
she likes Monday - Friday. I dont have a
lot, but Im not going to take it with me
anyway, she says. Laughing, she
adds I have to pay for it, but Im
worth it.
Important Facts about Peripheral
Artery Disease
Betty Doherty knows the impor-
tance of staying active to manage
her disease.
Read on to learn more.
PAD is the result of arterial
blockage that restricts circulation
to the limbs and organs and limits
the supply of fresh oxygen and
blood to the arms, legs, and feet. It
is similar to coronary artery disease
and carotid artery disease; the dif-
ference is the location of the block-
age. Symptoms of PAD commonly
include cramping, pain, or weak-
ness in the leg or hip muscles when
walking or climbing stairs. The
pain will subside, and then return
when walking resumes. Knowing
the symptoms is important
because PAD is often misunder-
stood by the patient or even undi-
agnosed by health care profession-
als.
PAD increases the risk of heart
attack or stroke by four or five
times.
Untreated PAD can lead to tis-
sue damage, gangrene, and ampu-
tation.
PAD is often the first warning sign of
atherosclerosis, or chronic fatty deposit
build up throughout the entire circulatory
system, including the heart and brain.
PAD increases the risk for vascular
inflammation and blood clots.
While life threatening, PAD can be
managed or even reversed with proper
care.
The most effective treatment for PAD is
regular physical activity.
For more information
about PAD, fitness pro-
grams offered at the John
and Marnie Demmer
Wellness Pavilion and
Dialysis Center, and other
health-related topics, visit
northernhealth.org or call
(800) 248-6777.
Laughing All the Way to 1,000
Health & Wellness
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