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here), Alpena and
Petoskey, begin each day mak-
ing the breads for their famous
grinders and crust for their deli-
cious pizzas from scratch, using
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tomers back time and time
again.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
Good
Samaritan
Furniture &
More
STORY
PAGE 8
By Jim Akans
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
will begin at 2 am this Sunday
morning, March 10th. After fid-
dling with those clock program-
ming buttons and knobs before
going to bed this Saturday night,
it wont be time to reset them
again for quite a while as the
DST period extends from the
second Sunday in March until
the first Sunday in November
(the 3rd this year), or nearly
nine months from now.
The concept of changing
time to utilize more daylight
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By Jim Akans
Get your appetite readythe
2013 Taste of Gaylord event is set
to get underway at 5:30 pm next
Wednesday evening, March 13th,
at the Treetops Resort Convention
Center. The event will run until
about 8 pm, and for just $25 per
person, attendees will once again
have the awesome opportunity to
sample a huge variety of savory
delights from some of the Gaylord
areas finest restaurants establish-
ments while enjoying live acousti-
cal musical entertainment by
Joshua Paul Graham and
Company.
We have a new location for the
event this year, states Barb
Bourdlaies, membership services
director for the Gaylord Area
Chamber. Also new this year is
that wine tastings will be included
as part of the ticket price. We have
The approximately
1,800 square foot
Good Samaritan
Furniture & More showroom at
6517 Center Street in Ellsworth
is full of gently used sofas,
chairs, tables, dressers, beds,
lamps, pictures, household
nick-knacksjust about any-
thing imaginable to furnish or
decorate the home.
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By Jim Akans
The Cheboygan Area Chamber of
Commerce held their Annual Awards
Dinner last Thursday evening, February
28th, at the K of C Hall in Cheboygan.
Over 250 people attended the yearly
gathering, which honors the achieve-
ments, dedication and leadership of
individuals, organizations and business-
es in the Cheboygan area. The theme for
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G A Y L O R D
Students at Gaylord St. Mary engaged in
valuable reading practice and took part in
setting a new national record in "Read The
Most From Coast To Coast," on March 1st.
Students in first through fifth grades at St.
Mary read books and took over 200 quizzes,
contributing to a new national record of
4,409,622 Accelerated Reader Quizzes passed
in one day!
"Read The Most From Coast To Coast," a
national Renaissance Learning event that
began last school-year, challenges students
to break the record for the number of
Accelerated Reader Quizzes taken in one day.
U.S. students topped last year's record of
3,581,992 quizzes. Accelerated Reader is a
reading software program in which students
read a book at the appropriate level and take
a computerized quiz that measures their
reading comprehension.
Accelerated Reader has quizzes on more
than 150,000 books, nearly half of which are
on nonfiction books. Accelerated Reader
provides immediate feedback on students'
comprehension. As part of this event, the
Web-based program tracked quizzes passed
nationwide and shared results in real time
with an online quiz counter.
"Read The Most From Coast To Coast
enabled students to take part in a shared
reading adventure while becoming better
readers," said fourth grade teacher Eva
Grusczynski. "Seeing real-time progress
toward the goal was fun for students and
they enjoyed being part of a national effort.
They were really excited when they topped
last year's quiz-taking record."
All students at St. Mary who took part in
this nationwide challenge received a
Certificate of National Participation.
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the 4th Annual Brew-Ski Festival at Boyne
Highlands Resort this Saturday, March 9th. Brew-
Ski Festival features craft beer sampling, live
music, brats on the grill, and the enjoyment of
early spring skiing and snowboarding. Warm up
the day with your favorite runs when the lifts
starting turning at 9 a.m. Boyne Highlands offers
55 trails on 435 skiable acres providing magnifi-
cent views and serene slopes for all skill levels.
Brew-Ski Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. and
is staged outdoors at the base of slopes where
beer lovers can gather to sample from choice of
150 micro-beers, all prominently displayed on
snow bars that encase the festival area. Numerous
favorites on the Michigan craft beer scene includ-
ing Arcadia Ales, Bell's Brewery, Jolly Pumpkin,
New Holland Brewing Co., and Short's Brewing
Co., are available to try, as are choice beers from
across the country. Admission to the beer tasting
area is free; must be at least 21 years of age to
enter. Sampling tickets can be purchased for the
four-ounce beer tastings, as well as for food and
merchandise.
New this year, adding to the lively scene is
music from the rock group, The Remedee.
Following the outdoor fun, the entertainment
continues inside with the Aaron Vaughn Band per-
forming in the famed Zoo Bar.
For the complete list of participating breweries
and more information, visit www.BOYNE.com.
The 46th Judicial Circuit Bar Association and Legal Services of Northern
Michigan will hold free monthly divorce clinics open to community mem-
bers who cannot afford to hire an attorney and are representing themselves.
Clinic locations will alternate between Otsego and Crawford Counties.
Legal Services staff attorneys provide classroom instruction to participants
and volunteer attorneys are available for private consultations. All forms
supplied free to participants.
The clinics in Otsego County are held at the United Way Building, 116 East
Fifth Street, Gaylord, on the following dates for 2013:
- Thursday, March 21, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 18, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 19, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 21, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 16, 2014, 5:30 p.m.
The clinics in Crawford County are held at the Crawford County
Courthouse on the following dates for 2013:
- Thursday, April 18, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 20, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, August 15, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 17, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, December 19, 2013, 5:30pm
- Thursday, February 20, 2014, 5:30pm
If community members have any ques-
tions, call Legal Services of Northern
Michigan at 989-705-1067.
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Taste of Gaylord Continued...
14 restaurants participating this year, so as
always, this is a great opportunity to get out
and mingle while enjoying a wide variety of
delicious samples from these local establish-
ments.
Among those local establishments pre-
senting culinary dishes and treats this year
will be:
- Arlenes Diner
- BJ's Restaurant Rental & Catering,
- Bennethums Northern Inn
- Bob Evans Farms Restaurant
- Diana's Delights
- Gaylord Area High School
Culinary Arts Program
- LaSenorita Mexican Restaurant
- Marsh Ridge Resort-Jac's Place
- Michaywe` Inn the Woods
- Otsego Club & Resort
- Seams Like New
- The Loon
- Treetops Resort,
- Wisconsin Street Hall
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guaranteed for all attendees at the annual
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located at 101 West Main Street in
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during active hours is actually a very
old idea, reaching back to the time of
Benjamin Franklin, who first suggested
in a 1784 essay titled An Economical
Project for Diminishing the Cost of
Light that moving the clock ahead an
hour each spring would save candle
wax usage. It took awhile for the idea
to take hold, with the first Daylight
Saving Time being imposed in the
United States during World War I to
help alleviate the effects of wartime
coal shortages and nightly air raid
blackouts.
The practice of moving clocks for-
ward an hour in the spring and back
again in the fall was spotty for a while,
with Congress reinstating the concept
from 1942 until 1945 to, once again,
save energy during wartime. Some
states continued this ritual after World
War II, and some did not. When
Congress made this seasonal time warp
official by the passing of the Uniform
Time Act of 1966, only Arizona, Hawaii
and parts of Indiana decided to opt out.
Prior to the enactment of the Energy
Policy Act of 2005, DST began on the
first Sunday in April and ended on the
last Sunday in October, so the duration
was about a month less than it is now.
With three-quarters of the year on
the DST clock, it makes one wonder if it
wouldnt make more sense to forget
about falling back altogether. While
DST may save energy, can have a posi-
tive health impact on Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD) sufferers, and
some say it even reduces crime, there is
no doubt DST puts the body clock (or
our circadian rhythm) out of sync.
There have been studies about the
effects of Daylight Savings Time on the
body. For many, the one-hour shift in
the spring and fall influences the dura-
tion and quality of sleep for dayseven
weeks. One 2008 study even found that
the incidences of heart attacks
increased significantly over a three-
week period after the spring time
change, and another 2008 study saw an
increase in male suicide rates in the
first few days following the switch to
DST. A lot of people are also late for
Monday morning appointments after
the weekend time change didnt find its
way to their alarm clock.
Im left thinking that perhaps the
problem isnt just the uninvited hour of
time travel; its the actual time desig-
nated for this shift to occur. Why not
make the change effective at 4 pm on a
Monday afternoon, bringing the much-
anticipated 5 pm end of the
workday around a whole
hour earlier once every
spring?
That might make Daylight
Savings Time a more popular
idea, indeed.
For now, dont forget to
move those clocks ahead one
hour before going to bed this
coming Saturday night.
Hopefully the programming
instructions for the DVD
player are close at hand.
Daylight Continued...
donned colorful Hawaiian
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in the spirit of the celebra-
tion.
This years Cheboygan
Area Chamber Award win-
ners were:
- Citizen of the Year; Shari
Schult, McLaren Northern
Michigan Cheboygan
Campus director of opera-
tions
- Business of the Year;
Moran Iron Works
- Business Person of the
Year; Annette Eustice
- The Debbie Messier
Chamber Volunteer of the
Year; Randy Elliott
- Educator of the Year;
Andrew Dunham and Dan
Lytle
- The Francis and Gordon
Spies award; Nikki Darnell
- Organization of the Year;
Kiwanis Club
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showroom changes daily and is priced to
move, states Mary Peterson, Director of
Good Samaritan Food Pantry/Resale Shop,
an affiliate of the Furniture & More store in
downtown Ellsworth. We offer a wide vari-
ety of very nice quality furniture, home
dcor accessories and appliances, and the
proceeds from the sales are utilized to help
our Food Pantry serve area families in need.
The approximately 1,800 square foot Good
Samaritan Furniture & More showroom is
located at 6517 Center Street in Ellsworth,
and opened their doors about two years ago.
Since 1990, Good Samaritan Family Services
has been helping area families in times of
need through a diverse offering of services,
including a Food Pantry, guidance for new
mothers, providing clothing, coats and
shoes, assistance with home heating, and
more. The Furniture & More showroom,
managed by Evie Snyder, helps to support
the Good Samaritan Family Services mission.
Peterson notes, This is a great place to
shop and browse for items for the home or
cottage. We are located in a beautiful, origi-
nal building in downtown Ellsworth that was
home to the Shooks Market for many years.
People enjoy the ambience of the showroom,
with vintage wood flooring and several living
area vignettes we have set up. While we have
a wide variety of items on display, and if
there is something in particular a shopper is
looking for that we dont currently have, we
will put them on a waiting list and give them
a call when an item that fits their needs
comes in.
The showroom is full of gently used sofas,
chairs, tables, dressers, beds, lamps, pic-
tures, household nick-knacksjust about
anything imaginable to furnish or decorate
the home. The items are donated by local
individuals and businesses, and donations
are accepted during normal business hours.
The Good Samaritan Furniture & More
Showroom is located on Center Street in
Ellsworth diagonally across from the Front
Porch Caf. The shop is open from 10 am to
4 pm Tuesday through Friday, and from 10
am until 2 pm on Saturday. For further
information, call the showroom at (231) 676-
3339 or visit www.thegoodsam.org.
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Cheboygan high school pres-
ents Fiddler on the Roof
March 7-10, 7:30pm at Opera
House, 403 N. Huron. Tickets
$12 advance, $15 at door.
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March distribution days.
March 7, first Thursday of the
month from 11am until 3pm,
no customers taken after 2:30
and then on third Thursday
11:00-7 pm, no clients after
6:30 pm at the Michelson
Church, in the basement.
Any donations of socks, win-
ter shoes, boots and size girls
clothes 6 months. More
information contact Rose
Mary Nelson, Volunteer
Coordinator, 989-348-2985.
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March 7 Friends For Life
Inaugural Membership
Dinner at Treetops Resort at
5:30pm. Tickets are $25 and
available at the Otsego
County Animal Shelter, Wags
to Wiskers and the Treetops
Childrens Center.
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See a behind-the-scenes look
at the newly renovated and
expanded OMH Medical
GroupLewiston. Attend the
open house on Thursday,
March 7 from 3pm 5pm.
The medical practice is locat-
ed at 3040 Bourn Street,
Lewiston.
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Connecting Kirtlands
Communities. The Kirtland
Foundation and local
Chambers will again be host-
ing a Regional Business After
Hours Thursday, March 7th
from 6-8pm at our Student
Center. Join us for network-
ing, hors d'oeuvres and cash
bar featuring Michigan beer
and wine. Local Chamber
Directors will give brief pre-
sentations showcasing the
economic initiatives hap-
pening in northeast
Michigan including art,
shopping entrepreneurial
initiatives, wine & quilt trails
and motorized / walkable
trailways. We will have a raf-
fle and giveaways. Please
RSVP to Lynne Ruden at 989-
275-5000, Ext. 446 by Feb
28th for food purposes ~ See
attached flyer please help
us promote by printing &
hanging in your business.
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The first annual Kids' Festival
Weekend, March 8-10 at
Boyne Mountain Resort, is all
about the kids and great fam-
ily entertainment. Event
highlights include a Fun
Village Party with a cookout,
DJ, face painting, balloon
twisting and lively entertain-
ment by juggler Tommy
Tropic; inflatable obstacle
course, bounce house and
Euro Bungee Ride; family
aprs ski and dance party
and teen dance party; on-hill
race events; plus a bonfire
and s'mores, horse-drawn
wagon rides, story time, fam-
ily movies, arts and crafts and
more.
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dog, call 231-758-3112 for 15
minute appointment.
Children's Room. Free.
Second Saturday of every
month from 1-2:30pm,
March 9, April 13, May 11 and
third Thursday of the month
from 3:30-5pm.
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Interested in pursuing a
career in the healthcare
industry? If you or someone
you know is interested in
pursuing a career in the
healthcare industry, NOW is
the time to apply for accept-
ance for Kirtland's Fall 2013
health sciences programs
Nursing, Surgical
Technology, Sonography,
Pharmacy Technology, and
Certified Nursing Assistant.
GAYLORD
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The Zonta Club of Gaylord
Area invites the public to
shop with a purpose for
beautiful jewelry, scarves,
handbags, and much more.
The Friday, March 8th
Women At Risk Jewelry Party
is open to the public and will
take place 5:30 to 7pm at the
Guardian Gals, Inc.
Headquarters located at 400
West Main Street Suites 114 &
115 of the Alpine Executive
Center behind Subway. For
more information about
WAR visit
www.WARinternational.org.
Questions about the March
8th WAR Party in Gaylord can
be directed to Kimberly at
989-370-3335 or
info@GaylordZonta.org
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Fathers, stepfathers, grandfa-
thers or big brothers are
invited to bring their sons
(ages 7-14) Friday-Sunday,
March 8-10 for a fun filled
Father/Son weekend, March
8-10, at Camp Daggett. Cost
is $150 for father/son, plus
$50 for each additional son.
Space is limited and registra-
tion is on a first come first
served basis. Participants can
expect a weekend of fun and
adventure as they try their
hands at various outdoor
activities and enjoy wild
game lunches and dinners in
front of the lodge fireplace.
From 6p.m. Friday to 10 a.m.
Sunday. For additional infor-
mation or to register, please
contact Ed Leverenz at Camp
Daggett, 231-347-9742 ext
112.
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One Team - One Dream.
Gaylord High School
Baseball 2013 Season
Fundraiser. $10 per person.
Dream Dinner & Silent
Auction, Friday, March 8th
Anytime between 5 and 8pm,
Wisconsin Street Hall (Next
to Call of the Wild). Food
Stations - Pizza, Chips &
Salad, Hot Dogs, Desserts
and Drinks. Attention base-
ball lovers, please join us on
March 8th to kick off our sea-
son and help raise funds to
offset 2013 season expenses.
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The Onaway Tea Party Group
is hosting an Agenda 21
meeting March 9, 2-4pm at
the Onaway VFW post on
Veterans Drive. Come and get
educated on this very impor-
tant issue. It is all about sus-
tainable development and
sustainable freedom.
Speakers include Greg
Groninger, Bob Brietzke,
Trudy Dickinson, Lyle
Dickinson and Greg Marshall
from Patriot Radio, 106.3 FM.
For info call 989-733-7097.
The event will be simulcast
on Patriot Radio, 106.3 FM.
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The Otsego County United
Way Volunteer Center is seek-
ing nominations for their
annual Spirit of Volunteerism
Awards. Nominating some-
one for a Spirit Award is a
great way to show a person or
organization that their dedi-
cation to making our com-
munity a better place is rec-
ognized and appreciated. To
nominate a volunteer, you
need only fill out a one page
nomination form and fax,
mail, or email it back to the
Volunteer Center. The forms
are available on the United
Way website volunteer center
page at www.otsegounited-
way.org, can be picked up at
the Volunteer Center at 116 E.
Fifth Street or we will email
upon request. Submissions
must be postmarked by
March 11. Categories include
Youth, Adult, Senior, Family,
Service Club or Organization
and Corporate or Business.
Winners are chosen based on
criteria which include their
impact on the community
and passion for volun-
teerism.
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March 9, 9am start. This 5k
Run/Walk and 1-mile Fun
Run will benefit the Boys and
Girls Cross Country Teams of
PHS. Awards given for top
overall male & female, top
overall male and female mas-
ters division, and top 3 in
each age division.
Participation ribbons for all
fun runners age 12 and
under.
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Benefit Dinner for Dylan
Aubert at Cheboygan Eagles,
629 N. Main St. March 9, 4-
7pm. Dylan is the 16 year old
son of Wade on Donna
Aubert who sustained seri-
ous injuries in a snowboard-
ing accident on February 6,
2013. Dylan is currently in
Grand Rapids for treatment
which will continue for an
extended period of time.
Please assist the family by
attending a benefit dinner on
March, 9 at the Eagles. If you
are unable to attend but
would like to donate, there is
an account set up at Citizens
National Bank or you can
contact Dylans Aunts: Joie,
231-420-0871 or Kelly, 231-
597-8224. The family has no
medical insurance and any
help would be greatly appre-
ciated. Spaghetti Dinner,
Raffle, Silent Auction, Live
Music by the Brewhouse
Band
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Whether you are a business
owner, consumer, employee
or job seeker, you won't want
to miss the 3rd Annual Biz
Expo taking place at Castle
Farms on March 9th. Over
500 Business representatives
from the entire region are
expected to be in attendance.
The Expo is open to the pub-
lic free of charge on Saturday,
March 9th from 10am to
3pm. Over 100 businesses
will be giving away products
and samples, and offering
discounts to those in atten-
dance.
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Saturday, March 9th from
9am - 4 pm at the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center -
Keynote speaker will be Kate
Withington-Edwards, pre-
senting, Laughter is the Best
Medicine. Two additional
speakers and many wellness
activities will be available.
For more information, see
www.crawfordcoa.org.
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Saturday, March 9th at 8pm
at the Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts - Its time to
get your Gaelic on and cele-
brate that little bit of Irish in
everyone with a rollicking
night of Celtic Music,
Highland dancing and
Comedy Mayhem with the
Tartan Terrors. Taking the
Celtic scene by storm, the
Tartan Terrors features the
best in music comedy and
dance. Bolstered by the blis-
tering piping of a two-time
world champion bagpiper,
the driving tones of drums
from around the world, and a
guitar played unlike any
youve ever heard. Combine
this musical prowess with
championship caliber
Highland dancers and inter-
nationally recognized
comedic performers, and
this Celtic group goes beyond
the ordinary to become
North Americas Premier
Celtic Event and a PBS
favorite. Tickets are just $22
and $28. Senior and group
discounts available. Kirtland
students & employees are
price. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Tickets available at 989-275-
6777 or www.kirtlandecen-
ter.com. Buffet dinner at the
Kirtland Grill on campus -
$15.
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Lets Git Er Dog-gone Done
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!
Sunday, March 10th from 4-
7pm at Gray Rock Caf to
benefit AuSable Valley
Animal Shelter. Spaghetti,
Salad, Garlic Toast, Desert,
Ice Tea, Lemonade or Punch
provided. $10 Donation per
person, or $25 per family.
www.ausablevalleyanimal-
shelter.org / Facebook
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The American Association of
University Women Gaylord
Area Branch honors Betsy
Hogan Sanders as its 2013
Woman Making History at a
luncheon March 9, 12:30pm
to 2:30pm at Michawye Inn
the Woods. A silent auction
raises funds for scholarships
for local girls and women.
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This 5k Run/Walk and 1-mile
Fun Run will benefit the Boys
and Girls Cross Country
Teams of PHS. Awards given
for top overall male & female,
top overall male and female
masters division, and top 3 in
each age division.
Participation ribbons for all
fun runners age 12 and
under. March 9, 9-11am.
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The Great Lakes Chamber
Orchestra presents a Virtuoso
Orchestra concert 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9 at the First
Congregational Church of
Charlevoix. (A second per-
formance will be at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 10 at the First
Presbyterian Church of
Harbor Springs.) This pro-
gram features flutist Erin
Kendall Murphy and guest
director Robert Nordling.
Visit www.glcorchestra.org or
call 231-487-0010 for ticket
and program information.
March 9, 7:30pm; March 10,
4pm.
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It's about to be the most
wonderful time of the year,
namely, the date when we all
"spring forward," setting our
clocks ahead an hour so we
can savor the sun during
spring and summer,
although we will all miss the
hour of sleep that we give up
to make the change. Daylight
savings time begins at 2am
on March 10, 2013.
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Devereaux Memorial Library
- Committee Meeting will be
held from 4 5:30pm Team
Meeting will be held from
5:30 - 6:30pm.
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On March 12th at 6pm
Headwaters Land
Conservancy will open the
doors of their Gaylord office
located at 110 S. Elm Avenue
to all local photographers for
an open house featuring
their Land Guardian Photo
Club. The open house will
offer light refreshments and
those in attendance will be
entered to win a door prize.
This will be an opportunity to
engage current & prospective
club members by informing
them about our Land
Guardian Photography Clubs
activities for the 2013 season.
A highlight reel featuring
member photos from many
of the 2012 club outings will
be shown. This will be a great
opportunity to meet fellow
photographers and learn
about the exciting events we
have planned for 2013.
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March 12, from 5:30pm until
7:30pm, Bishop Baraga
Catholic School will host an
Open House for prospective
students and their parents.
All interested community
members, regardless of reli-
gious affiliation, are invited
to attend. The Open House is
an opportunity for parents
and children in pre-school
through 6th grade to meet
the teachers and principal,
visit the classrooms, and
explore the schools facilities.
Information about financial
aid for tuition will also be
available. Refreshments will
be served.
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Devereaux Library Sit n
Knit @ Night - Join our
evening knitting club and we
promise to keep you in
stitches.
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Taste of Gaylord is scheduled
for Wednesday, March 13th
from 5:30-8pm at Treetops
Resort. Come celebrate the
Best Tastes of Gaylord
while you sample the culi-
nary delights of the areas
finest restaurants. Tickets are
$25 and available at our Main
Street office; they must be
purchased in advance.
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The First United Methodist
Church is hosting soup
lunches March 13, 20 and 27
from 11:30am - 1pm. Soup is
$2.50 a bowl, 2nd bowl for $1.
Dessert for $2.50. Use the
Elm St. entrance. Proceeds
support local charities and
missions
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Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce are teaming up
for the 2013 Otsego County
Job Fair on March 14th from
noon-4pm at the Eagles Hall.
Employers may reserve their
free space by contacting
Kathy Bradley at MI Works at
989-732-3886 ext 4222 or
bradleyk@nemcworks.org.
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LOCAL NEWS
Response Team is hosting
free emergency response
training including first aid
and CPR. You can assist
police, fire, EMS plus many
community activities.
Classes every 3rd Monday of
the month. Call Wally Loney
at 989-614-1059 or 989-732-
1939.
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The Community is invited to
attend a St. Patricks Day
Dinner on Thursday, March
14th from 4-6pm. Menu
includes Corned Beef &
Cabbage, Carrot Almandine,
Boiled Potatoes, Fresh Fruit
Salad and Mint Brownies.
The meal is only $5.00 per
person for those under 60
and a suggested donation of
$2.50 for those 60 & over.
Dinner is open to the public
and no reservations are
required. The Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center is
located at 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling. For more
information call (989) 348-
7123.
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March 14, 6:30pm - mid-
night. Annual stag night.
Corned beef & cabbage din-
ner open to the public.
Tickets on sale now for $15.
Contact Petoskey Eagles,
231-347-9190; Roger
Fergeson, 231-838-0272; Jeff
Dufek, 231-330-4771. Raffles,
door prizes. Petoskey Eagles
club, 313 Water St. March 14,
6:30pm sharp.
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March 14th at 3:30pm at
Devereaux Library - Gaelic,
Gross & GreenThats the
answer to what you get if you
mix St. Patricks Day, snakes
& slime! Kids ages 6-12 can
sign up for stories, jokes,
craft & a treat.
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Begins March 14th and runs
every Thursday after school
for 5 weeks from 3:30 5pm
at the AuSable Artisan Village
Art Gallery making a clay
wallet packet for kids ages 6-
8. Cost is $50 for AAV
Members & $60 for Non-
Members. Additional materi-
als fee - $16 per student. Sign
up with Karen Sessions at
989-275-5000, Ext. 279 or
with the AAV at 989-312-
3660. www.aavart.org.
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March 15th at 6pm at
Frederic Library Teen
Frederic - Travel to Italy at
this teen & tween program
celebrating everything
Italian. Enjoy giocos, pizza
and divertimento!
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The DNR reminds anglers of
ice shanty removal deadlines.
The northern Lower
Peninsula removal deadline
is midnight on Friday, March
15. Counties included in the
northern Lower Peninsula
are: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim,
Arenac, Bay, Benzie,
Charlevoix, Cheboygan,
Clare, Crawford, Emmet,
Gladwin, Grand Traverse,
Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska,
Lake, Leelanau, Manistee,
Mason, Mecosta, Midland,
Missaukee, Montmorency,
Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw,
Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego,
Presque Isle, Roscommon
and Wexford.
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Helping our Crawford
County Veterans and
Families; American Legion
What Ever Sale, 106 St. We
have these sales twice a year,
Spring and Fall. The money
made goes to the scholar-
ships for their children. We
are looking for vendors who
would like to participate in
this sale. Saturday, April 6, 9
am- 3 pm. Table price $10.
Deadline for registering for
reserving your table is March
16. Contact Person Rose
Mary Nelson 989-348-2985
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The 2013 A Higher Call
Mens Conference returns
March 16th, to the Gaylord
Evangelical Free Church in
Gaylord. The theme of this
years conference is
Bulletproof and features an
outstanding lineup of speak-
ers including an Army
Ranger featured in a block-
buster movie, a Navy Seal,
and a 2 time collegiate
national hockey champion.
Ticket deals are available for
early orders and larger
groups. For more informa-
tion, please visit the confer-
ence website www.ahigher-
call.com or call the Gaylord
Evangelical Free Church at
989-732-2647.
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March 16, 10am start.
Northern Michigan's premier
slalom racing event. Top to
bottom World Cup style
slalom racing on Birch Run
and Smokey. This is also race
#6 in our winter long
Volkl/Marker/POC Speed
Series.
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March 16th at 1:30pm at
Devereaux Library - Family
Movie Matinee Saturday!
Walt Disney Pictures pres-
ents Wreck-It Ralph, the
animated heroic tale of a Bad
Guy who really wants to be a
Good Guy. Game on! Sign up.
Rated PG; 101 minutes long.
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Saturday, March 16th at
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
- Come enjoy this unique
event that combines nordic
skiing with shooting paint-
ball markers. Cool prizes to
be given away to weekend
warriors who sign up for both
days! Call 989-348-9266 for
further details. www.hanson-
hills.org / Follow the event on
Facebook.
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The Gaylord Fraternal Order
of Eagles #1825 Auxiliary are
again offering two $500
scholarships to graduating
high school seniors who will
be attending college this
coming fall. Applications
with rules are available at
school offices: Gaylord
Community, Gaylord St
Mary's, Vanderbilt,
Johannesburg/Lewi st on
schools and at the Eagles
Club on Wisconsin St,
Gaylord. Applications must
be received by April 14. Late
apps will not be considered.
Applicants must be related to
a FOE member.
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Friends of the Crawford
County Library 5-Day Book
Sale - Mon, Mar. 18th, 1-7pm
/ Tues, Mar. 19th, 9am-7pm /
Wed, Mar. 20th, 9am-7pm /
Thurs, Mar. 21st, 9am-7pm /
*Fri, Mar. 22nd, 9am-4pm
*($2 a bag sale day!)
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Changes in behavior or
mood cause a great deal of
concern in family members,
friends and caregivers who
provide care for seniors with
Alzheimers disease. Lisa
Teglas, Alzheimers
Association of Northern
Michigan, will present infor-
mation on how to deal with
the changing behaviors
brought about by
Alzheimers. Understanding
the different behaviors and
mood changes that can often
be expected during various
stages of Alzheimers will
help caregivers and their
loved ones to deal with such
incidents with calm compas-
sion and understanding. This
presentation is sponsored by
Seniors Helping Seniors and
is free to those interested.
Originally scheduled for
February 19th, this presenta-
tion is rescheduled for
Tuesday, March 19th at 9:30
am at the Sportsplex due to
the winter storm. Coffee and
breakfast rolls will be avail-
able. For more information
contact Carla Parkes RN at
989-448-8323
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The Chess Gang (Chess for
Kids, 8-14 yrs old) Mondays
3-5pm in the Childrens
Program Room on Mondays,
Open Chess play, all skill lev-
els. Free, drop-in anytime.
Chess Gang "Family Fun
Night" is held on third
Tuesday of the month in the
Carnegie Building from 6:30-
8:30 pm March 19, April 16
and May 21.
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Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Mercy Hospital Grayling to
learn more about,
Colorectal Cancer Risk
Factors and Prevention, dur-
ing a FREE Breakfast
Seminar. Athena Helinski,
PA-C from Mercy Physician
Networks General Surgery
Team will be presenting on
this topic on Tuesday, March
19th at 9am. March is
National Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month and Mercy
Surgical Services wants you
to be informed about this
disease. Athena will share
steps you can take for pre-
vention, the types of screen-
ing tests used and how if
detected early, colorectal
cancer can be more easily
and successfully treated.
Breakfast will feature
Western Omelet, Hash
Browns, Fresh Fruit, juice
and coffee. The presentation
and breakfast is free of
charge, open to the public
and will be held at the Senior
Center at 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling. No reser-
vations are required, but
donations are appreciated to
help cover cost. For more
information, contact the
Senior Center at 348-7123.
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Village is happy to invite the
community to join us for the
Tea with Tots Teddy Bear
Picnic on Tuesday, March
19th from 10:30 11:30am.
This program will give young
children the chance to inter-
act with the elderly in a
relaxed atmosphere, while
also providing Aspen Ridge
residents a memory stimu-
lating activity. Parents,
babysitters, and day care
providers are all welcome to
join us with children of any
age. Expectant mothers are
also welcome to join us.
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Local human service agen-
cies are once again joining
forces. Planning for the sixth
annual Charlevoix-Emmet
Project Connect has begun.
This year the event will be
held on Wednesday, March
20 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
at the Community Building
at the Emmet County
Fairgrounds in Petoskey.
Project Connect connects
people in need with a range
of health and human services
needed to improve their
lives. Individuals or busi-
nesses interested in donating
items might consider con-
ducting a drive at their busi-
ness, school, or faith com-
munity. Lists of specific food,
personal care, household, or
other items that are most
needed are listed on the
United Way website
www.charemunitedway.org ,
under Find a Donation Drive.
Project Connect also requires
a large crew of volunteers.
These opportunities will be
posted on the United Way's
Volunteer Connections web-
site in early February. Search
on the keywords Project
Connect.
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The Community is invited to
attend a free Live Concert by
Daniel House on Wednesday,
March 20th at 3pm at the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging and
Senior Center. Dan is a local
musician who has been fea-
tured at area concerts and
festivals as well as through-
out Michigan, Ohio, Indiana
and Kentucky. Mr. House is
also a regular member of the
Boyne Celtic Sessions that
play twice a month in Boyne
City as well as a member of
the trio, Simple Gifts, which
is available for weddings and
other special occasions. His
music features finger style
guitar, mandolin and moun-
tain dulcimer arrangements
as well as an artistic aesthetic
for framing and reinforcing
his vocal efforts. His reper-
toire for this performance
will concentrate on old and
new Celtic tunes to fit the St.
Patricks Day season. The
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale Street in
Grayling. There will be no
charge or registration for this
FREE event, but donations
are appreciated. For more
information call (989) 348-
7123.
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March 20, 10am - 5:30pm.
Local human service agen-
cies are once again joining
forces for the sixth annual
Charlevoix-Emmet Project
Connect. Project Connect
connects people in need with
a range of health and human
services needed to improve
their lives. Individuals or
businesses interested in
donating items might con-
sider conducting a drive at
their business, school, or
faith community. Lists of
specific food, personal care,
household, or other items
that are most needed are list-
ed on the United Way website
www.charemunitedway.org ,
under Find a Donation Drive.
Project Connect also requires
a large crew of volunteers.
These opportunities are
posted on the United Way's
Volunteer Connections web-
site. Search on the keywords
Project Connect.
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Thursday, March 21st from
6:30 8:30pm at the
Michigan Works office. The
Grayling Regional Chamber
of Commerce, in conjunction
with MI-SBTDC, MI Works
and NEMC, will offer a
Destination Store
Workshop to local retail busi-
nesses. Denise Hansen,
Professional Retail Marketing
Consultant and owner of
Impact Retailing LLC, will
discuss how to: Provide a rich
experience for customers,
Develop a holistic approach
that involves both emotional
and rational triggers of cus-
tomers, Realize higher traffic
and longer stays than typical
retailers, and Create an inter-
active experience that no one
else can replicate, therefore
making YOU a Destination
Store! Free to Grayling
Chamber Members / $10 to
Not-Yet Members. Pre-
Registration is required by
contacting the Grayling
Chamber at 989-348-2921 or
info@graylingchamber.com.
PETOSKEY
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A workshop for coaches, ath-
letes, sports boosters, educa-
tors, parents and community
leaders will be held at North
Central Michigan College in
the library conference rooms
from 8:30am to noon on
Friday, March 22. The work-
shop will feature former NFL
player, Joe Ehrmann. The free
workshop is being made pos-
sible through a collaborative
effort and funding from
Beyond the Scoreboard and
the Womens Resource
Center of Northern
Michigans (WRCNM) 100
Men Campaign and Violence
Prevention Team. Additional
funding has been provided
through grants from the
Youth and Community
Endowment Funds of the
Petoskey-Harbor Springs
Area Community Foundation
and Charlevoix County
Community Foundation.
Those interested in attending
the free workshop may regis-
ter online at wrcnm.org, or
by calling the WRCNM
administrative office at (231)
347-0067 or Beyond the
Scoreboard at (231) 622-
2223.
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Fairview Area School is host-
ing their Annual Auction
Saturday March 23. The
doors open at 4:00p.m,
Dinner will be served at 5pm
and the live auction will
begin at 6pm. If you have any
questions or would like to
donate please feel free to call
Fawn at 989-619-7746 or
Jenny at 989-848-5926. This
yearly event put on by the
very hard working members
of Eagle Spirit/Eagle Pride
committee, comprised
entirely of volunteers. These
fabulous parents and com-
munity members work all
year round to help raise
funds for our students and
staff at Fairview Area Schools
by putting on the auction,
carnivals and the Eagle
Festival. They offer grants
and support for training,
sports, trips and events.
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A craft show & flea market
will be held at the Northland
Sportsmens Club, 1542 Old
Alba Rd (corner of West
Otsego Lake Drive and Old
Alba Road) on Saturday,
March 23, 9am to 4pm
GAYLORD
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If you have intentions of buy-
ing a home in 2013, let us
walk you thru the process.
This class content will cover
insights on financing,
searching, acquisition,
inspection, appraisal and the
close. March 23rd, 9am -
Noon at University Center
Construction, Inc.
2860 Kassuba Road, Gaylord, MI 49735
Let
Tom Kuch
(formerly from Norandex)
help you find the
best siding, windows, & doors
for your home.
Simonton Vinyl
Replacement Windows
Certainteed Roofing
Norandex Vinyl Siding
Call Tom at J-N-J Construction to get
your free estimate for professional
installation of quality products for
your home or business.
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(231)-238-4151
www.northstargardens.com
North Star Gardens, Inc.
GARDEN CENTER...
High quality trees and shrubs Annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables
Grass seed, mulch, soil,& fertilizer Pond supplies, fish & pond plants
Patio furniture Bird feeders & birdbaths Garden decor Giftshop
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Full landscape design & construction Ponds
Quality plant material Patios & walkways
New lawns Bulk mulch Trees up to 30' tall
Outdoor Living rooms & Firepits
Serving Northern
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LOCAL NEWS
By Jim Akans
What makes Mancinos unique, relates
Jane Ludlow Towne, CEO of Mancinos
Pizza & Grinders parent company; Ludlow
Enterprises, is the high quality of ingredi-
ents we use in creating our menu items.
People truly enjoy the quality of our food
and we also offer very good value. We
dont make our pizzas ahead of time. Like
each of our menu items, we want to
ensure that every product we serve to our
customers is freshly made. Whether
someone is dining in or calling for a deliv-
ery, our team takes pride in doing their
best job possible providing fast, friendly
service to every customer.
The tantalizing aromas meandering
throughout Mancinos Pizza & Grinders
during the early morning hours are simply
incredible. Thats because the dine-
in/take-out eatery, with locations in
Gaylord, Alpena and Petoskey, begins each
day making the breads for their famous
grinders and crust for their delicious piz-
zas from scratch, using a secret recipe that
bring customers back time and time again
to enjoy that magical homemade texture
and flavor.
In addition to homemade breads, our
grinders and pizzas include the best quali-
ty Hormel brand meats, adds Jane
Ludlow Towne, we slice fresh vegetables
daily, and always provide generous por-
tions of meats and cheeses in our salads,
pastas, pizzas, and grinders.
A quick scan of a Mancinos beverage
cup reveals that the term Grinder origi-
nated on the East Coast where Italian
immigrants established sandwich shops
during WWI. They prepared super-sized
baked sandwiches stuffed with meats,
cheeses, lettuce and tomatoes. These
were a big hit among ship workers, who
were known as grinders because they
ground rivets on the warships. Mancinos
carries on that the tradition of offering
grinders that will satisfy the heartiest of
appetites, at an exceptionally affordable
value,
We always have daily specials and fea-
tures, notes Towne, and because
Mancinos is not a traditional franchise, we
are able to create menu offerings that fit
what our customers want. I like to say
that quality and value truly meet here at
Mancinos.
Towne is well seasoned in the northern
Michigan restaurant industry. Her father
established Luds Hamburgers in Alpena
back in 1964, and the family went on to
build and operate the Big Boy restaurants
in Alpena, Gaylord, Cheboygan and
Petoskey.
I have been working in the restaurant
business since I was a teenager, recalls
Towne. We sold all of our Big Boy opera-
tions except the one in Alpena about five
years ago. We opened our first Mancinos
in Alpena in 1996, and our Gaylord and
Petoskey locations a few years later.
Jane became interested in operating a
Mancinos after being introduced to the
eatery by her daughter, Annette
(Roznowski) Kowatch. She was attending
college in the Lansing area at the time and
took her mom out to eat.
We loved the food, Towne recalls, and
after some research, we began the process
of opening Mancinos locations here in
northern Michigan.
Mancinos is very active in supporting
community organizations and events, a
tradition that began back in the 1960s
when the Luds Foodwagon provide sand-
wiches and beverages for many of the
original Alpenfest celebrations. Today,
Mancinos sponsors several carwash
events, high-energy celebrity serving
events, and the establishments coupon
books and gift cards make great promo-
tional items for community group
fundraisers.
Above all, it is the mouth-watering,
heartwarming aromas of the made from
scratch pizzas, grinders, salads and pasta
dishes at Mancinos that bring customers
back over and over again.
Mancinos Pizza & Grinders has a web-
site; www.mancinosnorth.com, where cus-
tomers can sign up to receive emails fea-
turing coupons and special offers. The
eatery is located at 1361 M-32 West in
Gaylord (989) 705-7332 and at 109 W.
Mitchell Street in Petoskey (231) 348-3700.
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Choosing a locally owned store
generates almost four times as
much economic benefit for the
surrounding region as shopping at
a chain, a new study has conclud-
ed. The analysis also found that
eating at a local restaurant pro-
duces more than twice the local
economic impact of dining at a
chain restaurant.
The research firm Civic
Economics analyzed data from fif-
teen independent retailers and
seven independent restaurants, all
located in Salt Lake City, and com-
pared their impact on the local
economy with four chain retail
stores (Barnes & Noble, Home
Depot, Office Max, and Target) and
three national restaurant chains
(Darden, McDonalds, and P.F.
Changs).
The study found that the local
retailers return an average of 52
percent of their revenue to the
local economy, compared with just
14 percent for the chain retailers.
Similarly, the local restaurants re-
circulate an average of 79 percent
of their revenue locally, compared
to 30 percent for the chain eateries.
What accounts for the difference?
Independent businesses spend
much more on local labor. They
also procure more goods for resale
locally and rely much more heavily
on local providers for services like
accounting and printing. This
means that much of the money a
customer spends at a local store or
restaurant is re-spent within the
local economy, supporting other
businesses and jobs.
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Gaylord, MI 49735
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We have a number of Non-Profit Groups who are waiting for
a sponsor to be a part of the 20/20 Project. Cost to sponsor a Non-Profit
Group is just $25 a month.
The Friendship Shelter, Inc.
We are a homeless shelter serving the Gaylord area.
In addition to providing food and shelter, a major focus of
The Friendship Shelter's program is training and education designed
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The only way to end poverty is to build community
Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people.
Connected, Interdependent, United.
And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.
That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.
Catch the
20/20 Vision!
By Jim Akans
There will be two Michigan Works! Job and
Career Fairs coming to the Northern
Michigan area next week.
The first is a Cheboygan Walmart store
career fair that will be held at the Cheboygan
Michigan Works! office, located at 11153
North Straits Highway in Cheboygan, on
Wednesday, March 13th from 10 am to noon,
and from 1 pm to 3 pm. Further information
about this event can be obtained by calling
Michigan Works! at (231) 627-4303 extension
1108.
The 2013 annual Otsego County Job and
Career Fair will be held next Thursday,
March 14th, from noon until 4:00 pm at the
F.O.E Eagles #1825 Hall at 515 Wisconsin
Avenue in Gaylord. This event will provide
job seekers with an opportunity to network
with and impress a diverse pool of local
employers and is sponsored by Michigan
Works and the Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce, and for additional information
call MI Works Business Liaison Kathy Bradley
at (989) 732-3886 extension 4222 or email
bradleyk@nemcworks.org.
Michigan Works! advises job seekers to
come to these Job Fairs prepared to com-
plete applications, provide employers with a
professional resume, and job seekers should
dress professionally for on-site interviews.
Job seekers needing help with their resumes
can go to their local Michigan Works! office
for assistance. Attendance of children at the
event is not recommended and Michigan
Works! encourages job seekers to arrange
daycare in advance.
Those actively seeking employment, or
just checking out the job pool will not want
to miss these exciting and highly resourceful
events.
Registrations are now open for the Camp
Daggett Mother and Daughter Weekend,
Friday through Sunday, May 3-5. Mothers,
stepmothers, grandmothers, big sisters,
aunts plus their daughters, sisters and
granddaughters age 7-17 are invited to an
activity-packed weekend at the 3rd annual
Mother & Daughter Weekend at Camp
Daggett, Friday, May 3 through Sunday,
May 5.
Again, there will be wonderful activities
including smores, singing and spooky sto-
ries around the campfire, high ropes activi-
ties, tie-dying a T-shirt, Petoskey buddy
stones and jewelry, book reviews by
McLean & Eakin, a pontoon boat ride and
great food. Cost is $150 for mother/daugh-
ter, plus $50 for each additional daughter.
Space is limited and registration is on a
first come first served basis. Fee includes
lodging, food and all activities, unless oth-
erwise noted. For additional information,
contact Kathy Bardins at 231-487-1188. To
register, please contact Grace Ketchum at
Camp Daggett, 231-347-9742.
The Father and Son weekend is sold out,
March 8-10, but if you wish to put your
name on a waiting list, call Ed Leverenz at
231-347-9742.
Register now for Camp Daggett summer
camp. Applications are available online or
at area schools and local chambers of com-
merce. Registration is on a first-come, first-
served basis. Registrants for the first week
of camp, June 16-22, get $50 off the regis-
tration fee. Registrations are still open for
boys and girls in June. Sessions starting July
7, July 14 and July 28 are full. Sessions start-
ing July 21 and August 4 are full for girls.
Camp Daggett also offers three Wilderness
Adventure Trips from June 23-29, July 14-20
and July 28-August 3. Details of all
Wilderness Adventure Trips can be found
at www.campdaggett.org.
Like us on Facebook and post your pho-
tos from Camp Daggett.
To learn more about Camp Daggett, visit
www.campdaggett.org or call executive
director, Brent Marlatt at 347-9742.
Would you enjoy viewing wildlife in your
back yard? Your local conservation district
may have ideas for you! Wildlife shrubs can
be planted to attract these animals, along
with enhancing your property at the same
time.
Birds: It is suggested to plant American
Plum, Elderberry, Grey Dogwood, High
Bush Cranberry, Nanking Cherry,
Nannyberry, Red Osier Dogwood, Roselow
Crab, Sand Cherry, Serviceberry, Sumac,
Washington Hawthorne and/or
Winterberry/Holly.
Butterflies & Bees: Butterfly Bush,
Trumpet Vine and/or Washington
Hawthorne.
Deer: A good source for their food is Gray
Dogwood, Hazelnut, High Bush Cranberry,
Red Osier Dogwood, Sumac and/or Witch
Hazel.
Small animals: They enjoy the
fruit/berries and cover provided by
American Plum, Elderberry, Gray
Dogwood, Hazelnut, High Bush Cranberry,
Nanking Cherry, Nannyberry, Red Osier
Dogwood, Roselow Dogwood, Sumac
and/or Washington Hawthorne.
Good habitat cover is also provided by
Bayberry, Lilac, Nanking Cherry and Sand
Cherry.
For information or to order any of these
species, contact the Crawford-Roscommon
Conservation District. They are located in
the County Building at 500 Lake Street in
Roscommon and office hours are Monday
& Wednesday 8:30 am 4:30 pm. Phone
number is 989-275-3163. Staff may be e-
mailed anytime at barb.stauffer@macd.org.
Info is also available on-line at roscom-
moncounty.net and clicking on conserva-
tion.
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For the 2nd year in a row, the Otsego
Conservation District in conjunction with
the Otsego County MSU Extension 4-H pro-
gram has kicked off the Seed to Harvest 4-H
Junior Master Gardener (STHJMG) program.
Designed for children in 4th thru 6th grade,
the STHJMG program gives kids with an
interest in gardening the opportunity to pick
up skills that will stay with them a lifetime.
From choosing seeds and knowing when
to start them, to basic knowledge of plant
biology, soil science, plant diseases, insects,
and the water cycle, the STHJMG program
runs the gamut of teaching children every-
thing they need to know to be successful gar-
deners from seed to harvest.
In addition to essential gardening skills,
the STHJMG program also focuses on the
importance of giving back to the community
through volunteerism and donations. Last
year numerous drop-offs of produce (and
flowers) were made to the Otsego County
Food Pantry and the Friendship Housing
Center. By showing that helping out others
is both rewarding and fun, the STHJMG pro-
gram hopes to instill a value of generosity
that can carry throughout a lifetime, both in
and out of the garden.
Spots are still available for the STHJMG
program thanks to Alpine Master Gardner
Association and Kary J. Burke. The STHJMG
program would like to thank the Alpine
Master Gardener Association for their sup-
port. They would specifically like to thank
Alpine Master Gardener Volunteer Kary J.
Burke for her volunteer commitment and
great enthusiasm.
For more information about enrolling a
child or volunteering to help out contact
Justin Burchett, Huron Pines AmeriCorps
Member, Otsego Conservation District
Education Coordinator, and STHJMG Club
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Youve no doubt heard about the risks
associated with investing. This invest-
ment carries this type of risk, while that
investment carries another one. And it is
certainly true that all investments do
involve some form of risk. But what
about not investing? Isnt there some
risk associated with that, too?
In fact, by staying on the investment
sidelines, or at least by avoiding long-
term, growth-oriented investments, you
may incur several risks. Here are some
to consider:
You might not keep up with infla-
tion. If you put all your money under the
proverbial mattress, or, more realisti-
cally, you keep it all in cash instru-
ments and very short-term investments,
you might think you are playing it safe.
After all, you might reason, your princi-
pal is protected, so even if you dont
really make any money, youre not los-
ing it, either. But thats not strictly true,
because if your money is in investment
vehicles that dont even keep up with
inflation, you can lose ground. In fact,
even at a relatively mild three percent
annual inflation rate, your purchasing
power will decline by about half in just
25 years.
You might outlive your money. For a
65-year-old couple, theres a 50 percent
chance that one spouse will live past age
90, according to the Society of Actuaries.
This statistic suggests that you may
need your investments to help provide
enough income to sustain you for two,
or even three, decades in retirement.
You might not be able to maintain
your financial independence. Even if
you dont totally run out of money, you
could end up scrimping by or, even
worse, you could become somewhat
dependent on your grown children for
financial assistance. For most people,
this prospect is unacceptable.
Consequently, youll want to make
appropriate financial decisions to help
maintain your financial independence.
You might not be able to retire on
your terms. You would probably like to
decide when you retire and how youll
retire that is, what sort of lifestyle
youll pursue during retirement. But
both these choices may be taken out of
your hands if you havent invested
enough to retire on your own terms.
You might not be able to leave the
type of legacy you desire. Like most
people, you would probably like to be
able to leave something behind to your
family and to those charitable organiza-
tions you support. You can help create
this type of legacy through the appropri-
ate legal vehicles i.e., a will, a living
trust and so on but youll still need to
fund these mechanisms somehow. And
that means youll
need to draw on
all your financial
assets, including
your investments.
Work with your
financial advisor
to determine the
mixture of growth
and income
investments you
need during your
working years and
as you move
toward retirement
to help you meet
your retirement
goals. However
you do it, get into
the habit of invest-
ing, and never lose
it because the
risks of not invest-
ing are just too
great.
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
legal advice. You should consult with a
qualified tax or legal professional for
advice on your specific situation. This
article was written by Edward Jones for
use by your local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
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Optimism is Good for
Your Health
The Farm Service Agency's
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance
Program (NAP) provides financial assis-
tance to producers of non-insurable
crops when low yields, loss of inventory
or prevented planting occur due to a
natural disaster.
Eligible producers must apply for
coverage of non-insurable crops using
Form CCC-471, and pay the applicable
service fee at the FSA office where their
farm records are maintained. The
application and service fee must be
filed by March 15, the application clos-
ing date for spring seeded crops.
An eligible producer is a landowner,
tenant or sharecropper who shares in
the risk of producing an eligible crop
and is entitled to an ownership share of
that crop. As authorized by the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
(2008 Act), an individual's or entity's
average nonfarm adjusted gross
income (AGI) limitation cannot exceed
$500,000 to be eligible for NAP.
The service fee is the lesser of $250
per crop or $750 per producer per
administrative county, not to exceed a
total of $1,875 for a producer with
farming interests in multiple counties.
Limited resource producers may
request a waiver of the service fee. To
qualify for an administrative service fee
waiver, the producer must meet estab-
lished criteria. For more information
contact your local FSA office.
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By Deb Hagen-Foley
You know the age old question - is
the glass half-full or half-empty? A
pessimist sees the glass as half empty
while an optimist views the glass as half
full. Optimists have a positive outlook
for the future while pessimists tend to
focus on negative aspects. Can having
a tendency to focus on the positive
improve your life?
A mounting body of research indi-
cates that yes, optimists have better
physical and mental outcomes in a
variety of ways. Having a positive out-
look, despite external circumstances
can lead to better physical and mental
health. In more than 100 studies,
researchers have examined the rela-
tionship between optimism and health.
In a wide range of physical health out-
comes, those persons with a more opti-
mistic outlook had improved pain tol-
erance, immunity, heart health, preg-
nancy or cancer outcomes, better sur-
vival from disease, and longer lives.
Having an optimistic disposition can
improve your physical health regardless
of other factors, such as income level.
In a study of more than 100,000
women over age 50, women who were
optimistic were 14 percent less likely to
die from any cause than were pes-
simists, and 30 percent less likely to die
from heart disease after eight years of
follow up in the study. The optimistic
women were also less likely to have
high blood pressure, diabetes or smoke
cigarettes.
Optimists are more likely to have
healthy lifestyles, including regular
physical activity, eating healthy food,
and getting enough sleep. It is unclear
whether optimism leads people to
engage in healthy behaviors or whether
the behaviors themselves lead people
to feel happier.
Having an optimistic outlook is also
related to improved mental health out-
comes. Results from a study of disaster
victims in the Netherlands found that
persons with a more pessimistic atti-
tude were at a higher risk for severe
depression, obsessive-compulsive
symptoms, anxiety and sleeping prob-
lems than those with more optimistic
outlooks.
Optimists also fare better in the job
market. A study of MBA students
found that optimistic MBA grads found
jobs more easily, with less intensive job
searches than their more pessimistic
peers. In addition, the optimistic
employees were more likely to have
been promoted in the two years follow-
ing graduation. The researchers
hypothesize that those with an opti-
mistic disposition are better at coping
with problems and more flexible about
trying different approaches if neces-
sary. Think about it, wouldn't you
rather have an employee with an opti-
mistic outlook than one who views the
future negatively?
We all know people who tend toward
optimism or pessimism. People gravi-
tate toward and are happier around
those who are optimistic. Are we born
optimism or do we learn to have a posi-
tive outlook? While our family of origin
and early upbringing can teach us to be
more or less optimistic, we can learn
how to have a more positive view of the
future. Modifying your attitude is one
of the best - and least expensive -
things you can do to improve your life.
Next week, I will share tips to help
you become more optimistic! Oh, and
the accurate answer to the question is
that the glass is full - half with water,
and half with air.
LOCAL NEWS
Maureen Stine, a conservation educator and
Farm Bill specialist for the U.S. Department of
Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation
Service (NRCS) in Michigan, was named one of
five Outstanding Educators by Project Learning
Tree (PLT), the national environmental edu-
cation program of the American Forest
Foundation. In Michigan, PLT is sponsored by
the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources.
Stine works in the NRCS Onaway field office
under a U.S. Farm Bill program to help private
landowners in six counties in Northern Lower
Michigan restore and manage healthy forests.
She also volunteers on the USDA Earth Team,
which provides environmental education to
children K-12 and trains teachers to use envi-
ronmental education with their students.
Among her many conservation activities,
Stine is the Michigan Green Schools program
liaison for Cheboygan, Otsego, and Presque Isle
counties, co-chair of the Getting Kids Outdoors
Northern Michigan Coalition advisory commit-
tee, and a member of the Leadership Team for
the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes
Stewardship Initiative.
Stine uses PLT activities and service-learning
opportunities to provide meaningful experi-
ences for students of all ages with an emphasis
on trees, soils, and water quality issues. She
recently guided 125 students on the Cheboygan
River to test temperature and pH, gather
macroinvertebrates, and remove monofilament
fishing line from the river banks. The students
are now working on a public awareness cam-
paign and installing trash receptacles and
interpretive signage to educate others about
the dangers to wildlife from improperly dis-
carded fishing line.
Maureen goes above and beyond to help
Project Learning Tree in any way she can, said
Michigan PLT Coordinator Ada Takacs with the
Department of Natural Resources. She helps
make connections across the state, facilitates
workshops, presents at state and national con-
ferences, and is also a mentor with educators
in her area.
Stine graduated from Southern Illinois
University with a B.S. in Forestry and Outdoor
Recreation Resources Management. When she
moved to Michigan 10 years ago, she began to
establish close working relationships with
school districts in the Northern Lower
Peninsula. She conducts PLT workshops that
help teachers easily and effectively teach about
the environment, often in outdoor, hands-on
situations. She also works with the Junior
Master Gardener program, 4-H, several
Conservation Districts Master Naturalist
Programs, the Michigan Alliance of
Environmental and Outdoor Education, and
the National Association for Interpretation. She
was invited to join the Michigan STEM
Partnership, which is helping to build the sci-
entific, technology, engineering, and mathe-
matics skills of students throughout the state
and prepare them for college and science
careers.
Stine will be honored at PLTs 27th
International Coordinators Conference, April
29-May 2, in Point Clear, Alabama. She is also
invited to attend the World Forestry Centers
International Educators Institute, July 7-13, in
Portland, Oregon.
PLT Outstanding Educators are selected for
their commitment to environmental educa-
tion, exemplary use of PLT, and exceptional
teaching skills. One other Michigan educator
has won the National PLT Outstanding
Educator Award since its inception in 1994.
Maureen Stine, U.S. Department of Agriculture Conservation
Educator, named 2013 National Project
Learning Tree Outstanding Educator
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The Michigan National Guard Safety Office is
proud to support National Severe Weather
Preparedness Week, March 3rd through the 9th.
During this week Guard members are encour-
aged to Be a Force of Nature by preparing for
severe weather threats most likely in the
Midwest according to the National Weather
Service. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the National
Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is
a nationwide effort to increase awareness of
severe weather and to motivate individuals,
families, businesses, and communities to take
actions that will prepare them in the event of
severe weather. Each year numerous individu-
als are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes
and other types of severe weather. In 2012, the
National Weather Service recorded more than
450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600
injuries. The Michigan National Guard Safety
Office is committed to ensuring the safety of
our Soldiers, Airmen, family members and
communities. By taking a few precautionary
steps now, we can all be better prepared and
ready to assist others when necessary, said
State Safety Manager, Maj. Paul Cardenas.
Cardenas recommends the following actions to
increase preparedness:
- First, know your risk. Be aware of the most
common types of hazardous weather for your
location and review the ways that weather can
impact your work and family routines. Check
the weather forecast regularly and sign up for
electronic weather alerts like the one at
www.weather.gov/subscribe. - Second, pledge
to take action at www. ready.gov/severe-weath-
er. The website offers a family communication
plan outline, tips for putting an emergency kit
together and other useful information. - Share
your plan with family and friends. Create a
YouTube video, post your story on Facebook,
comment on a blog, or send a tweet. Studies
show that many people use social media in the
event of a disaster to let relatives and friends
know they are safe. This is an important trend
because people are most likely to take pre-
paredness steps if they observe the prepara-
tions taken by others. Social media provides
the perfect platform to demonstrate prepared-
ness actions for others.
More information regarding severe weather
preparedness can be found at
www.redcross.org Information about different
types of severe weather such as tornadoes,
severe thunderstorms and flooding is available
at www.weather.gov and
www.ready.gov/severe-weather or the Spanish-
language web site
www.listo.gov/translations/spanish/.
March 8th and 9th the Charlevoix Area Chamber of
Commerce will be hosting their 3rd Annual Business Expo and
B2B Night. Participants will have the opportunity to network
with other companies during the B2B night, expand their busi-
ness awareness to the community throughout the Expo, cele-
brate the accomplishments of our community during the award
ceremony, and watch interactive demonstrations.
Friday, March 8th marks the night for Charlevoix Countys
biggest Business to Business night of the year. The event will be
hosted at Castle Farms in Charlevoix from 5-11pm and there are
an expected 600+ business representatives expected to attend.
The night will allow attendees to preview the Expo, win thou-
sands of dollars in giveaways, and network with countless other
businesses in Northern Michigan. Tickets are $10.00 and can be
purchased ahead of time at the Charlevoix Chamber or at the
door.
The B2B night will also showcase our community award win-
ner. Six individuals
or businesses will
be recognized for
accomplishments
including Business of the Year, New Business of the Year,
Customer Service, Ambassador of the Year, Citizen of the Year,
and Young Professional of the Year.
Weve made some really exciting additions to the Expo this
year, said event organizer Bethany Pearson. Were providing
our guests with gourmet food and fun live entertainment. Its
going to be a great venue to make new business contacts.
The Expo will take place the following day, Saturday, March
9th, at Castle Farms from 10am-3pm. The event features over a
hundred booths with a vast array of categories including retail,
professional, industry, service, tourism, and restaurants. New
this year, demonstrations will be held on the half hour during
the Expo. Demonstrations include everything from car mainte-
nance, scarf tying, and engraving.
Admission is free and all are welcome to attend, thousands of
dollars in prizes will be given away during the course of the day
thanks to our sponsors: Fox Motors, Midwestern Broadcasting,
Northern Michigan Review, Charlevoix State Bank, Castle Farms,
and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
For more information, contact the Charlevoix Chamber of
Commerce at 231.547.2101.
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Community St. Patrick`s
Day Dinner
Thursday, March 14 4-6pm
Menu includes Corned Beef & Cabbage, Carrot Almandine, Boiled Pota-
toes, Fresh Fruit Salad and Mint Brownies. The meal is only $5 per person
for those under 60 and a suggested donation of $2.50 for those 60 & over.
Dinner is open to the public and no reservations are required.
Free Bereavement Support Sessions
Mondays 9:30-11am Beginning April 1
Karen Henderlong, Bereavement Coordinator from Heartland Home-
care and Hospice, will present a series of seven Bereavement Support
Group Sessions focused on providing support to help those who are
grieving over a loved one they`ve lost. The sessions will be held on
Mondays from 9:30 to 11:00am, April 1st through May 13th. The pub-
lic is invited to join with grieving family members to learn about the
grief process and support their grieving family member. There is no
charge for the series, but reservations are required by contacting the
Senior Center at (989) 348-7123. Participants are invited to stay for
lunch at noon, following the presentations.
Those 60 and over can eat for a suggested donation of $2.50
and those under 60 eat for a cost of $5.
Mercy Hospital Grayling Breakfast
Presentation
Tuesday, March 19 9am
You are invited by the Crawford County Commission on Aging &
Mercy Hospital Grayling to learn more about, 'Colorectal Cancer Risk
Factors and Prevention during a free Breakfast Seminar. Athena He-
linski, PA-C from Mercy Physician Network`s General Surgery Team
will be presenting on this topic. March is National Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month and Mercy Surgical Services wants you to be in-
formed about this disease. Athena will share steps you can take for
prevention, the types of screening tests used and how if detected early,
colorectal cancer can be more easily and successfully treated. Break-
fast will feature Western Omelet, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit, juice and
coffee. The presentation and breakfast is free of charge. No reserva-
tions are required, but donations are appreciated to help cover cost.
Daniel House in Concert
Wednesday, March 20 3pm
Dan is a local musician who has been featured at area concerts and
festivals as well as throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
His music features finger style guitar, mandolin and mountain dul-
cimer arrangements as well as an artistic aesthetic for framing and re-
inforcing his vocal efforts. His repertoire for this performance will
concentrate on old and new Celtic tunes to fit the St. Patrick`s Day
season. There will be no charge or registration for this free event, but
donations are appreciated.
New Walking Program
Tuesday Mornings 11am
Interested walkers just need to come into the main lobby entrance of
the Ramada Inn & Conference Center in Grayling, and meet by the
swimming pool. When weather permits for safe walking, we will move
the group to an outside location. The Ramada is located at 2650 South
I-75 Business Loop in Grayling.
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website at crawfordcoa.org.
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Veterans Individuals with Disabilities
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The Otsego County Library is celebrating the addition of
four new languages to its award-winning language learning
resource, Mango Languages, with a special promotion
throughout the month of March. Everyone who creates a
Mango account at the public libraries in Gaylord,
Johannesburg or Vanderbilt will receive a coupon for a free
mango smoothie at Seams Like New in downtown Gaylord.
Mango is the easiest way to learn one of 48 foreign lan-
guages or 16 English as Second Language skills. It is so easy
and effective; most can begin using simple conversations
after just one lesson. Best of all, it is free for anyone with a
library card from the Otsego County Library.
We are thrilled to partner with one of our favorite down-
town businesses, Seams Like New, to come up with a fun way
to promote one of the best resources the library has to offer,
says Library Director Maureen Derenzy. Some people need
to learn a second language for business or travel reasons.
Others just want to because they think it would be interest-
ing. No matter the reason, learning the language should be
fun. With Mango, it definitely is."
Mango is available in two versions. One is Mango
Complete, a 100-lesson course that is designed to provide a
deep understanding of a language and its culture. The sec-
ond is Mango Basic, which teaches everyday greetings, good-
byes and helpful phrases in a short period of time and is
designed to appeal to a beginner in a new language.
Seams Like New, a cozy, upbeat store with a coffee/bever-
age bar and a variety of eclectic consignment pieces, is a
division of Crossroads Industries, a non-profit that creates
jobs and other opportunities for people with disabilities.
To learn more about Mango and get a preview of what the
program has to offer, stop by the library for a quick demo.
Mango is also available anywhere you can get online from
the library website at otsegocountylibrary.org. Mobile apps
for Apple and Android devices can be downloaded from the
ITunes App Store or the librarys Mango site.
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732-5841.
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Printmaking with renowned local artist Lori Bolt will be
March 10th and 17th from 1p-4p at Crooked Tree Arts
Center. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art with a
BFA in Textile Design and a minor in Drawing, Bolt is an
award winning artist from Charlevoix,
While living in Denver, Colorado Bolt operated a studio
with a group of artists located in a closed Denver Public
School. Grant Street Studios housed artists that were
involved in the graphic medias from printing making to silk
screening on fabrics. Bolt was also involved in the Colorado
Artist in Residency program and received a grant to teach in
the Colorado Springs Public Schools.
Since returning to Michigan she has had the opportunity
to work with her parents, artists Russ and Sue Bolt, on vari-
ous projects at the Grange Hall Studio. She has been work-
ing, exhibiting, and teaching in private and public schools as
well as various local arts centers. She has led workshops for
Michigan State University, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Grand
Rapids Public Schools, Ellsworth Public Schools and has also
taught workshops for art teachers at the Michigan Art
Education Conferences.
Her work can also be seen in many private collections.
Working at the family art studio, Lori produces one of a kind
fabric and painted pieces. She exhibits at Michigan Art
Shows, Museums and Galleries. Her signature pieces can
also be viewed at Suebolt.com under Artwork by Lori Bolt.
More information, schedules and registration for all the
spring offerings at Crooked Tree Arts Center can be found
online at www.crookedtree.org or by calling 231.347.4337.
Register early as classes fill quickly.
Happy New Year- in March?
Prior to the 16th century March was considered the tradi-
tional start of the New Year. Calendars hold the mystery of
our days and serve as 'cultural containers' for how a society
measures and expresses its relationship to the Sun and Moon
and stars overhead. In celebration of Crooked Tree Arts
Centers Nocturne exhibit, and all things related to the night,
Mary Stewart Adams is returning to the popular Coffee at 10
lecture series at the Arts Center Tuesday, March 12th at
10:00am. Stewart Adams will be exploring the amazing ways
artists and time keepers have been keeping time; from the
great stone monuments used by ancient cultures for measur-
ing solstice and equinox to
contemporary wall calendars
arranged in tidy black boxes.
Come experience the fas-
cinating journey of how we
keep time through the ages,
Tuesday March 12th at 10:00
am with Mary Stewart
Adams at Crooked Tree Arts
Center. This event is free and
open to the public; light
refreshments and coffee will
be served. For more infor-
mation, please visit
www.crookedtree.org.
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Recreation, Entertainment, Arts, Dining
Spring is busting out all over Crooked Tree
Arts Center, paraphrasing the musical
Carousel. New Spring Break Mini-camps in
visual and performing arts for grades K-8 are
coupled with over 40 spring class offerings at
Crooked Tree Arts Center.
New Spring Break Mini Camps
In addition to the 8 week classes, the Arts
Center is introducing new Spring Break
mini-camps, for all those souls left behind
during mud season. Classes run April 1st-
5th and are typically 3 hours in length.
Tracy Thomson will be leading 2 sections
of Lights, Camera, Action a performing arts
class. Local potter Stephen Stutchell will be
the instructor for Pottery mini-camp for
grades 6-8, and local teaching artists Anne
Morningstar and Lane McCarry will lead
Kids Cre8! and Intro to Drawing for a variety
of grade levels.
Spring Break Mini Camps are being
offered at special introductory rates for 2013
only. Schedule and registration can be
found at www.crookedtree.org.
Spring Session of classes, March 15th-
May 20th
Fun offerings for the Preschool set include
the ever-popular Pre School Movement, a
great energy burner for 2.5-4 year olds, and
Music and Me! for 3-6 year olds. Wee ones
have the chance to sing and play with mom
or dad during Lap Sit Sing Along, ages new-
born-3.
Youth offerings in the visual arts are also
abundant, with Kids Cre8! for 3.5-5 year;
Build It! 3-D for younger students; Stop
Motion Animation; Youth Photography; Intro
to Art- Learning to Draw and many others.
The performing arts arent forgotten either,
with Stage Techniques, Musical Theatre
Dance, After School Theatre, and Ballroom
Kids! Professional magician Jania Taylor is
teaching Magic Hat! and local professional
singer/songwriter/musician Michelle
Chenard is teaching Lets Write A Song. And
for those that believe in the pen versus
sword debate, Robert Palmer of Raven
Writing Studios, Ink will be teaching Design
and Manage a Magazine.
Adult classes include creative writing;
hand drawn animation; a new homespun
twist on the culinary arts; Introduction to
Watercolor; Drawing, Painting and
Composition; 2D Composition; Figure
Drawing and the perennial favorite Northern
Clay and Pottery Club. For those looking to
move offerings include Adult Tap, Ballet,
Ballroom, Discover Your Dance! and more.
Two and three day workshops are also
available: Printmaking with renowned local
artist Lori Bolt will be March 10th and 17th
from 1p-4p. Nationally acclaimed artist
Larry Blovits returns to teach a portrait
workshop March 15th- March 17th from 9a-
4p.
More information, schedules and registra-
tion for all the spring offerings can be found
online at www.crookedtree.org or by calling
231.347.4337. Register early as classes fill
quickly.
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By Jim Akans
When Theresa Schmidt joined the team at
Saks Wellness Center in Gaylord 20 years ago
after moving to the area from downstate, she
probably didnt suspect she would be cele-
brating her 20th anniversary at Saks two
decades later. A biology major graduate
from Grand Valley State University, Schmidt
worked as an office manager for a physical
therapist in Plymouth, Michigan for a few
years before relocating to Gaylord. Her edu-
cation and background were something Dr.
Gary Saks took an immediate interest in.
Being in the medical field, he recalls,
there was a lot of overlap in what we were
doing here. I remember being very impress
with Theresas confidence and self-assured-
nessit seemed like a good mix for us.
And that is was. Schmidt started at Saks
Wellness Center handling billings in 1993.
She progressed to the office manager posi-
tion, became the office administrator, and
about four years ago, added clinical nutri-
tionist to her list of responsibilities.
She relates, I went through a clinical
nutrition training program shortly after Dr.
Saks had attended the training. Since that
time it has become a segment of the services
we offer that has increased
every year. Currently, I see
between 50 to 70 people per
week, some of which are
multi-generations of the
same family, from grandpar-
ents to children. Since clini-
cal nutrition isnt something
insurance companies cur-
rently cover, the increasing
number of people I am see-
ing shows how much people
have embrace the benefits of
this program, which is
specifically tailored to each
individuals needs.
Clinical nutrition is cen-
tered on treating a wide
array of discomforts and ail-
ments primarily through
diet, exercise and general
lifestyle adjustments.
Schmidt states that the focus
is treating the root of the
problem rather than the
symptoms.
I start with a technique call the muscle
test, she explains. We look for what nutri-
ents the body needs as well as those it is get-
ting too much of. Once we help people dis-
cover the cause of the problems they are
having, we work with dietary changes, nutri-
tional supplements and lifestyle changes
such as exercise to assist the body in restor-
ing itself. Be addressing the cause of the
problem the symptoms will go away.
Dr. Saks affirms, The body has an incredi-
ble ability to heal itself. We assist in giving
the body the nutrients that it needs and in
not giving it what it doesnt need.
Schmidt notes that statistics have shown a
remarkable 700-percent increase in the inci-
dence of diabetes over the past 50 years, an
upward spiral that points toward lifestyle
changes that have occurred during the last
five decades. Amazingly, studies have also
shown people can reverse diabetes through
informed lifestyle adjustments centering on
proper diet and exercise.
Theresa Schmidt has a true passion for the
services Saks Wellness Center offers to their
clients, and as she embarks on the next 20
years of her career, she plans to continue as
the clinical nutritionist and administrator at
Saks Wellness Center. She also offers educa-
tional seminars and nutritional talks for the
public at the center twice a month. She and
the entire staff at Saks Wellness share a dedi-
cation to assisting Northern Michigan resi-
dents in relieving chronic conditions; learn-
ing about the benefits of good nutrition, and
how to pursue a healthier, happier lifestyle.
For further information about the full
range of services offered at Saks Wellness
Center, please visit www.sakswellnesscen-
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7th & 8th Grade Bear Basketball
7th & 8th Grade Boys League is March 11 March 27.
Six Games are played on Monday and Wednesday after school
7th & 8th Grade Girls League is April 20 May 5.
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By: Carla Parkes, RN, Owner, Seniors Helping Seniors
Providing care for an aging loved one can be a source of joy
and fulfillment. Family caregivers enjoy spending time with
their loved one. We feel better knowing that we are the one pro-
viding nurturing and compassionate care for their physical and
psychological needs. For many, the challenges of caring for an
elderly family member are simply a part of life. Care giving,
though, is a demanding job. Caregivers often report health con-
cerns and strained relationships much more frequently than
people who are not the primary caregivers of an aging person.
Respite care provides short-term breaks that can relieve
stress, restore energy and promote balance in your life. It has
been shown to help maintain caregiver health and well-being,
avoid or delay out-of-home placements and reduce the likeli-
hood of abuse and neglect. This is especially true if your loved
one has expressed strong opinions about not wanting to leave
his home. By providing care you are allowing your loved one to
stay home, surrounded by his own possessions and the environ-
ment in which he is comfortable and happy.
Family members and friends may be able to help out while
you run an errand, take a break, or even go out to a movie or
social event. However, just as the burden of care giving is often
more than one person can handle it can also be a tough
process for families and friends to share.
In-home services can be provided by agencies that specialize
in helping seniors remain independent in their own homes.
Services may last from a few hours to overnight or even 24 hours
a day. Services can also be scheduled on a regular basis so the
caregiver, can plan on time to do shopping or other errands or
even lunch with a friend. Having the same caregiver each time
allows your loved one a sense of security and comfort when you
are gone.
Adult day centers are designed for older adults who can bene-
fit from planned activities and social interaction with others.
They operate during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, in
a safe, supportive and cheerful environment. A nutritious meal
at noon is usually included.
Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities often
offer respite care. This type of respite allows access to skilled
nursing staff and 24 hour care. Meals are included. Length of
stay can vary from one day to several weeks.
Seeking support and maintaining your own health are key to
managing your role as a caregiver. Using respite care before you
become exhausted or overwhelmed is ideal. Assessing your
needs for the type, frequency and location of respite services is
important. As a caregiver, is support what you need most? Or is
it some regular free time? Or help with transportation? Then,
identify your loved ones needs, abilities, and preferences. Are
social activities primary? Do they require assistance with walk-
ing, eating or medications? Answering these questions will help
you decide which respite option to pursue.
March is
National
Nutrition
Month
Healthy eating doesnt mean giving up
favorite foods. A single food or meal is much
less important than a persons overall pattern
of food consumption. The Health Department
of Northwest Michigan encourages everyone to
use March National Nutrition Month as an
opportunity to discover healthy eating choices
that fit in with challenging lifestyles.
Businesspeople, students and families face
unique challenges in eating healthy. For those
on-the-go, the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics recommends portable, non-perish-
able, single-serve foods like granola bars,
peanut butter with crackers, fruit, trail mix,
whole-grain cereal, low-sodium soup or tuna.
Students on a tight budget and a tight schedule
can eat right if they shop smart: look for snacks
that combine protein and carbohydrates, such
as apples with peanut butter, carrots and hum-
mus, hardboiled eggs and fruit, bananas and
yogurt or almonds with low-fat cheese or
whole-grain cereal.
Family meals allow parents to be role models
to promote healthy eating, and nutritious
meals can be prepared quickly and inexpen-
sively. The Academy suggests building a collec-
tion of simple recipes for quick and easy family
favorites, and choosing ingredients that can be
used for more than one meal. For example,
cook extra grilled chicken for chicken salad or
fajitas the next day.
The WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants, and Children also
supports National Nutrition Month. WIC serves
low and moderate income pregnant, breast-
feeding, and postpartum women, infants, and
children up to age 5 by providing supplemental
food, nutrition education and counseling, and
referrals based on health screening and assess-
ments of need. A family of four with an annual
income of up to $42,643 may qualify for WIC
benefits; call the Health Department at (800)
432-4121 for more information or to schedule
an appointment.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says
there isnt a particular way to eat thats right for
everyone. By choosing healthy foods that com-
plement personal needs and preferences,
healthy eating can become sustainable long-
term. Planning ahead and packing lunches or
snacks is one of the best ways to satisfy
appetite and nutritional needs. Visit the
Academys Web site at www.eatright.org for
more information and resources.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan Public
Health Code to promote wellness, prevent dis-
ease, provide quality healthcare, address health
problems of vulnerable populations, and pro-
tect the environment for the residents and visi-
tors of Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego
Counties. For more information, visit the
Health Department online at
www.nwhealth.org.
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Indian River, Johannesburg, Lewiston,
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for a Foundation Scholarship, an individual
must meet the scholarship criteria and have
proof of acceptance in a healthcare field of
study at an accredited college or university.
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scholarship applications no later than Friday,
March 29th, 2013. The Foundations
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Foundations Board of Directors in May. The
Foundation anticipates awarding between
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