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Alpenfest 48 is just a few weeks away,and time is running out to purchase aMEGA-PASS; a “special ticket” to the car-nival, which allows the pass-holder toride all the amusement, rides all day long, each and every day of the
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An airport runway dedicationceremony was held this pastSaturday, June 23rd, at the Lakesof the North airport located atthe southern end of the Lakes of the North Community betweenMancelona and Gaylord.Over 75 people, includingofficials from the MichiganDepartment of Transportation (MDOT) andcommittee members from
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Alpenfest 48 is just afew weeks away, andtime is running out topurchase a MEGA-PASS, a “special tick-et” to the carnivalwhich allows thepass-holder to ride allthe amusement ridesall day long, each andevery day of the Alpenfest celebration.The ribbon cutting officially opening the new runway atLakes of the North took place this past Saturday morning,June 23rd. From left; Randy Coller (MDOT), Betsy Steudle(MDOT), Scott Brown (Airport Manager), Jason Gedert(Lakes of the North Board President) and his daughter Kendall, and Ken Lashuay (Lakes of the North Manager).
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This coming week communities throughoutnorthern lower Michigan will celebrate our free-doms with parades, fire- works and a variety of festivities commemorat-ing our nation’s 236 yearsof democracy.
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By Jim Akans A family-oriented salon conveniently located near the main entry of the Meijerstore in Gaylord, AK Hair Studio is celebrat-ing their third anniversary as of July 1st, and will be offering several specials to clientsduring the month of July to commemoratethe event. AK Hair Studio’s team of professionally trained specialists offer clients a wide rangeof services that include hair cuts and stylingfor both children and adults, perms, colors,manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements,electrolysis, Kinetic Dermabrasion, skin reju-venation treatments, and permanent cos-metics. Their product lines place an empha-sis on striving for a personal health and ahealthy environment, including many lead-ing “Green” and organic brands. Examplesinclude CHI, CHI organics, Redken, PaulMitchell, OPI, and All-Nutrient, which is avalue-priced line of organics. A new product at AK Hair Studio this yearis Intra Force by Redken, which is a hairrestore line of products with a money-back guarantee. Among the feature servicesoffered are Ombre highlights – offering a“celebrity look” right here in northernMichigan. Facial services as well as AK’saffordable organic line have also gainedincreased popularity among clients this past year.Over the past three years of operation, AK Hair Studio has earned a reputation for pro-viding a high quality, one-stop shop for alltheir clients’ hair and beauty needs.Throughout the year, the staff at AK HairStudio participates in monthly salon meet-ings and professional educational classes tokeep up with the latest in trends, productsand styles to ensure their clients alwaysleave the salon looking their absolute best.The environment inside AK Hair Studio isalso a huge draw, a relaxing setting featuringbig screen televisions in a family-orientedatmosphere complemented by family-ori-ented pricing. There are also ongoingmonthly specials, including a senior dis-count day each Wednesday, plus gift certifi-cates, newspaper coupons, and AK HairStudio offers the convenience of booking anappointment on-line.July anniversary specials at AK Hair Studio will include a “Buy one product get a secondfor one-half off” for all in stock products, 70-percent off hair extensions and feathers(while they last), $5 off ear piercing, and a“Bring your hair back to life” organic cleans-ing treatment plus a Redken restore treat-ment all for just $16. Also, those who comein to AK Hair Studio for a service will beentered into a drawing for one of ten greatgifts including hair tools and gift certificatesfor services and products. AK Hair Studio co-owners Ann Berry andKay Smith, state “It is said thatthree is a charm - and it has been for AK HairStudio thanks to our amazing staff and thesupport of our community. Thank you!” AK Hair Studio is open seven days a week;9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, 9 amto 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 3 pm onSunday. They are located at 250 Meijer Drive just inside the west entrance to Meijer. Formore information, call 989-732-1000 or visit www.akhairstudio.com.
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by gardening expert, TV/radio host, author &columnist Melinda MyersSummer has arrived and for many gardenersthat means heat, drought and watering bans. Thiscan be hard on gardeners as well as their land-scapes. The good news is that there are ways tohelp plants thrive despite these seasonal chal-lenges. Adjusting landscape care accordingly dur-ing the summer months can not only providerelief for lawns and gardens, but also for the gar-dener. Here are some low maintenance eco-friendly ways gardeners can keep their landscapeslooking their best throughout the summermonths, while beating the heat: Water plants thoroughly to promote deepdrought- and pest-resistant roots. Wait until thetop few inches of soil are crumbly and moist orfootprints remain in the lawn before wateringagain. Avoid light, frequent watering that encouragesshallow roots. Shallow roots are less able to toler-ate drought and more susceptible to disease andinsect problems.Spread a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded leaves,evergreen needles or shredded bark mulch overthe soil in garden beds and around trees andshrubs. Mulching conserves moisture, keeps rootscool and moist, and suppresses weeds.Mow lawns high. Taller grass produces deeperroots that are more drought-tolerant. A deeply rooted lawn is also more resistant to insects, dis-ease and other environmental stresses. Always mow lawns often enough, so youremove less than one third the total leaf surface.Leave the grass clippings on the lawn. They addnitrogen, organic matter and moisture to the soil.Use a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer, likeMilorganite, to give gardens and lawns a nutrientboost. This organic nitrogen fertilizer remains inthe soil until the growing conditions are right forthe plant.Remove weeds from garden beds and borders assoon as they appear. These “plants out of place”steal water and nutrients from your desirable gar-den plants. Plus, they can harbor insects and dis-eases that are harmful to your garden plants. And don’t forget to take care of yourself whilecaring for your landscape during the heat of sum-mer. Drink lots of liquid, use sunscreen, and work during the cooler morning and evening hours.Then when the gardening tasks are done for theday, grab a glass of lemonade, take a seat in theshade and enjoy the beauty of your handiwork.
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