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Join in December 6th for a night of fun and philan-
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pm at Treetops Convention Center, live and silent auc-
tions, a mystery drawing with a top prize of $1000
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Through the generosity of attendees, donors and spon-
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the mission of enhancing the quality of life for all citi-
zens by building endowments, awarding grants and convening leaders.
In 2013, building endowments has allowed people to give back to the place they
love either by contributing to one of 52 funds or creating a new fund. The contribu-
tions from this year have come from 91 different individuals, businesses and fami-
lies for a total of $76,115.33 of 3which $52,592 is endowed to be invested for contin-
ual growth for the community.
Convening leaders allows a way for people who care about the same topics to
gather. The results of the Quality of Life Assessment were used to guide them in
their 2013 efforts. They partnered with the Otsego County United Way and hosted
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GRAYLING Theres more than just the states deer
firearms opener going on in northern Michigan this
coming weekend.
The Grayling Downtown Development Authority, in
cooperation with local business, will be hosting its
35th annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Its almost always the Saturday after the opening
day of deer season, said Traci Cook, executive direc-
tor of the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Cook said the timing of the event does take advan-
tage of the free time some wives might have, while
their husbands and children are out in the woods.
Kind of, in a way, Cook said. Theres a lot of
women and children that come downtown. But,
theres a lot of men there, too, who dont hunt.
The Christmas Walk is designed to be both family
and kids friendly, with a variety of events for all ages.
The day kicks off with the Breakfast With Santa at
the American Legion from 9 a.m. to noon. Theres also
the Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Mt. Hope
Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,
as well as 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15.
Then, the fun moves more downtown, with the
Musical Christmas at the Rialto Theater at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, and the Home Shoppers Showcase at the
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By Heather DeLong
For the past two Thanksgiving mornings,
friends and I have participated in local
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots, making it
one of our new holiday traditions. Whether
we walked a mile or ran a 5k, we felt ener-
gized for the rest of the day and grateful that
we were able to help a local charity. Before
digging in to the turkey that was waiting for
us each year, we wanted to make sure those
in need had a little extra something to
brighten their spirits. The friendly, yet com-
petitive Turkey Trot in Gaylord has become a
big hit over the last couple years, and at the
third annual Gaylord Turkey Trot, we expect
nothing less.
The first two years, the Gaylord Turkey Trot
at Gaylord Regional Airport benefited the
Friendship Housing Center. Due to the
Centers closing earlier this year, the Turkey
Trot funds will go toward Toys for Tots, a
charity that collects toys and clothing each
year with the mission of bringing hope and
joy to every child at Christmas.
The turkey trot includes a 5k and one-mile
run/walk at 9 am on November 28th,
Thanksgiving morning. The course, located
at the Gaylord Regional Airport, 1100 Aero
Drive, starts on the tarmac and continues
around the perimeter road to the south end
of the airport. Sixteen different age division
winners will receive a trophy for fastest time.
Race director Jeremy Speer adds, This was
created as a race for charityits competi-
tive, but fun. We want to promote a healthy
lifestyle and get people mov-
ing. Its a good opportunity to
give back while having a good
time.
Matt Barresi, the director of
the Gaylord Airport, is hosting
the event for the third year and
looks forward to joining Toys
for Tots coordinator Rosie
Warner: We cant do this
alone; we welcome the part-
nership and are excited about
being involved in an event that
provides a new and healthy experience for
families. Barresi also coordinates Wings
Over Gaylord, the annual air show held in
June at the airport.
Add on a new holiday tradition for years to
come by spending Thanksgiving morning
being active with your family. Its a great way
to bond with your loved ones, and an oppor-
tunity to finally beat your siblings at some-
thing!
For just $30 per runner, you can get the
satisfaction of helping families in need,
receive a long-sleeve event t-shirt, and- if
youre the fastest in your age group-a trophy.
Its clear that everyone involved cares about
the community and about doing good,
Speer finally adds.
To register, visit
www.gaylordturkeytrot.org. In-person regis-
tration is 5-7 pm Wednesday, November 27th
or 7:30 am on race day at the airport. Check-
in is available at those same times. Bring
cash or check to Gaylord Regional Airport
terminal and pick up your shirt in advance.
Make checks payable to Otsego
County/memo: Turkey Trot. You can also
mail your registration fee to Gaylord
Regional Airport, P.O. Box 1396, Gaylord, MI,
49734 (attn: Turkey Trot) and pick up your
shirt the day before the race. T-shirts will be
given out as supplies last to runners who
register on race day.
See you on the runway!
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Justin Burchett, new DDA Director for Downtown Gaylord, visited East Jordan to see the some of the progress the commu-
nity has made in their downtown district. Burchett visited the newly remodeled Visitor Center for EJ, the Main Street Center
and other revitalized areas in East Jordan,
Roscommon The Kirtland Regional Policy
Academy (KRPA) recognized the Fall 2013 gradu-
ating class at a commencement ceremony on
November 1. The 15 academy cadets comprising
Class 37 were joined by family, friends and staff at
the Kirtland Center for Performing Arts to honor
both group and individual accomplishments.
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mas, cadets and guests listened to speakers Tom
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When everyone else is running away, you will be
running toward the problem. Your oath to serve is
very sacred. In his address, Cadet Sharrow
shared, As Class #37, we are grateful to be part of
the Kirtland Regional Police Academy. Rest
assured, we got this!
Following the speaker addresses, members of
Class 37 were recognized for a variety of accom-
plishments and awards. The Michigan
Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
(MCOLES) Outstanding Performance Award was
given to Allen Sharrow and Jamie Briggs received
the KRPA Directors Award. For physical fitness,
Taylor Kann received top honor for the first in
class award and Chad Thompson was recognized
as most improved. Lauren Tauriainen received
first in class and George Major was recognized as
most improved for defensive tactics. Cadet Evan
Saxe received the Top Shooter award for marks-
manship, Lauren Tauriainen was recognized as
Most Improved Shooter and Evan Saxe was hon-
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Members of the Fall 2013 KRPA Class are: Jamie
Briggs (St. Helen), James Fox (Gaylord), Chad
Johnson (Petoskey), Taylor Kann (Mio), Philip
Kauk (Albany, WI), Paul Lambert (Hale), George
Major (Roscommon), Anthony Ngirarsaol (South
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The KRPA can be contacted at 989-275-5000,
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Annually, more than 3,000 students attend a
variety of occupational, skilled trades, two-year
and transfer degree programs at Kirtlands loca-
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Other events include:
Old Fashion Christmas Cartoons at the
Rialto Theater, 3-7 p.m. (longer)
Kids Activities & Refreshments at Mercy
Hospital Graylings Window Shoppe, 3-8 p.m.
Crawford County Historical Museum
Open for decorated tours, caboose, cookies
and cider, 3-8 p.m.
Live reindeer, pony rides and pictures
with Santa at North Country Corner from 6-8
p.m.
Live Nativity at Michelson Memorial
United Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m.
Q100 XBox Competition at Trust Fall
Records, ages 12-18, 5-8 p.m. (sign up starts
at 4 p.m.)
Christmas Parade on Michigan Avenue, 5
p.m.
Shopping Specials at many local mer-
chants around town, 3-8 p.m.
Trolley Rides around town (including
Festival of Trees), 3-8 p.m.
One new event for this year will be the
Project Graduation Christmas Decoration
Fundraiser at LOOK Insurance building from
3 to 8pm. Persons may donate Christmas
ornaments at Xpress Copy through Nov. 15.
Those then will go on sale to help fund the
Grayling High School Class of 2014s Project
Graduation event held at the end of the
school year.
Cook said those whove attending in previ-
ous years will notice the increasing number
of events, as well as having more time to
enjoy the Christmas Walk.
Theyve extended some of the hours of
events, and theyve added some, she said.
Every year its growing. Theyve added a lot
more kids friendly and family friendly
things.
Pam Barr, owner of North Country Corners
and chairperson of the event, agrees and
added Christmas Walk organizers have
worked hard to encourage more businesses
to participate. And, their work is paying off.
According to Barr, this years Christmas
Parade, which starts at the Crawford County
Courthouse at 5 p.m. on Saturday, could
include as many as 25 entries. That could be
five times the number of previous years.
Weve just been working at it, talking to
people and getting them involved, she said.
Though, the parade still may live up to its
billing as The Worlds Shortest Parade,
since it only goes two blocks, ending at First
Merit Bank.
But, its growing, Barr added, referencing
the increased participation.
Overall, more than 1,000 visitors are
expected to join in on the fun in downtown
Grayling.
Its huge for the community, Barr said.
Also, while in Grayling, the annual during
Festival of Trees, sponsored by the Grayling
Promotional Association, will get underway
at the Grayling Mini Mall on the I-75
Business Loop. More than 40 Christmas trees
decorated by local businesses will be on dis-
play from Saturday Nov. 16 through Sunday
Dec. 1.
Visitors may purchase tickets to win a
chance at winning their favorite tree. The
festival is the biggest fundraiser for the GPA,
an organization which helps promotes the
Grayling area.
For more information on the upcoming
Christmas Walk, persons may contact any of
the Grayling stores or the Grayling Chamber
at 989-348-2921.
Report compiled by Dennis Mansfield,
Buckland News Service.
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receive a $50 prize and the design will adorn
the 3rd Annual Alpenfrost Pin, which will be
available at the Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce office in December.
The committee received several outstand-
ing designs entries, and wishes to thank
everyone who participated in this years pin
design contest.
The 3rd Annual Alpenfrost will be held on
Friday and Saturday, February 7th and 8th,
in downtown Gaylord. Returning events will
include the Polar Plunge, Frost 5K walk/run,
downtown parade, Soup Cook-off, Cupcake
Wars, Alpine Tree Toss event led by Dale
Gehman, open air ice skating on the Otsego
County Courthouse lawn, ice sculpting, chil-
drens games and activities, and a historic
horse and carriage ride through the streets of
Gaylord courtesy of Cook Family Farms.
Alpenfrost will be expanded to include
Friday evening this year, with a beer/wine
tent on Court Street featuring live music by
the Cheboygan Brewhouse Band, a rail jam
competition sponsored by Treetops Resort,
open skating during the evening, plus a
Ferris wheel carnival ride both Friday night
and all day Saturday. Saturday evening the
Michigan Beer & Wine Festival will return to
Treetops Resort.
Congratulations to Jamie Samkowiak for
winning the 2014 Alpenfrost Pin Design
Contest! For additional information about
the upcoming 3rd Annual Alpenfrost, please
visit www.gaylordalpenfrost.com
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development for organizations that work
hard to shape our country. Awarding grants
allows for people to contribute to causes
that are truly important to them. As of this
year, $140,000 has been granted to 50
organizations, supporting economic devel-
opment, education, families, conservation,
literacy, health programs and youth leader-
ship. To see the complete list of awarded
grants, you can visit www.otsegofounda-
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Also in 2013 they recognized the Gaylord
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stimulating local economy and improving
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Tickets are $60 per person before
November 19th, $65 before December 6th
and $70 at the door. A cash bar will be pres-
ent. You can register at www.otsegofounda-
tion.org. For more information, contact
Shelly at (989) 731-0597 or shelly@otsego-
foundation.org.
Come join them for an evening of min-
gling, delicious food prepared by Chef Roy,
and moving with the music of Yankee
Station. Start your holiday early with the
silent and live auctions as well as other
drawings throughout the night! *To con-
tact Heather DeLong for any comments,
questions or concerns, she can be reached
at heather@weeklychoice.com.
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In 1984, the Challenge Mountain 501 (c)
(3) non-profit organization was founded to
raise funds to develop an adaptive ski pro-
gram to allow physically and mentally chal-
lenged individuals enjoy the thrill and
excitement of the sport of downhill skiing
free of charge. With a motto of If I can do
this I can do anything! the Challenge
Mountain organization grew over the years
to include Summer Games, Day Camps,
Overnight Camps, Camp Quality, Winter
Games and much more.
Challenge Mountain
Resale Shops, located in
Boyne City and Petoskey,
offer a wide range of donat-
ed clothing and household
items for sale with proceeds
utilized to help support
Challenge Mountains ongo-
ing mission. The 6,600
square foot facility in Boyne
City and 4,200 square foot
facility in Petoskey each
present a seemingly endless array of mens,
womens and childrens clothing items,
books, music, furniture, linens, glassware
and other household items to select from.
The Boyne City store is located at 1158 S.
M-75, just east of Boyne City toward Boyne
Falls (where the facility was actually once
located), and the Petoskey store is at 2429 US
31 North across from Houghton Gas.
Each store is open Monday through Friday
from 10 am until 4 pm, and on Saturdays
from 10 am until 3 pm. For additional infor-
mation about Challenge Mountain, please
call (231) 582-5711 or visit www.cmski.org.
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1158 S. M-75,
Boyne City
231-582-5711
www.challengemtn.org
BOYNE FALLS
Peg's 0|oset
3031 Main St., Boyne Falls
231-675-2463
Proceeds benefit the Boyne
Valley Food Pantry
CHARLEvOlX
8ergmaoo 0eoter 8esa|e Shop
8888 Ance Road,
Charlevoix
231-547-9624
www.bergmanncenter.org
CHARLEvOlX
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06176 Old US 31 S. ,Charlevoix
231-547-0133
www.dkellyantiques.com
EAST JORDAN
0rossroads 8esa|e Shop
205 Water Street.,
East Jordan
231-536-7606
Open Tuesday thru Saturday
ELLSWORTH
6ood Samar|tao
F0ro|t0re & Nore Store
6517 Center St.,
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
ELLSWORTH
6ood Samar|tao
9746 Main Street,
Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
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7328 Old 27 North,
Frederic
989-348-8300
GAYLORD
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1829 Old 27 South,
Gaylord
989-732-9500
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1523 S Otsego Ave., Gaylord
989.448.8615
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1361 Pineview Dr. (near Lowes)
Gaylord
989-705-1747
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Pre-0woed F0ro|t0re
148 W. Main St., Gaylord
989-745-5184
www.greatroomsgaylord.com
Veo0s & 8|0e Jeaos
340 West Main St.,
Gaylord
989-731-2600
www.venusandbluejeans.com
Sa|vat|oo Army Fam||y Store
919 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord
989-448-2357
GRAYLlNG
The-8r|ckery.com
Two floors of treasures
107 Ottawa, Grayling,
One block north of the light
989-348-8999
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650 W Conway Rd.,
Harbor Springs
231-348-2980
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8460 M-119., Harbor Springs
231-347-8440
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8426 M-119, Harbor Plaza
Harbor Springs MI
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& 8esa|e Shop
201 N. Maple St., Mancelona
231-587-9606
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Strawberry Patch
Downtown Mio
989-826-1503
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2429 US31 North, Petoskey
231-348-3195
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1600 Anderson Rd.,Petoskey
231-348-6947
www.goodwillnmi.org
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in Boyne City and Petoskey
GRAYLING
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Friday, November 15th from
10am-4pm AND Saturday,
November 16th from 10am-
3pm at Mt. Hope Lutheran
Church (905 N. I-75 Business
Loop, Grayling) Candles,
Clothing, Decorations,
House Plants, Toys, Baked
Goods, Craft Items, And Lots
More! All proceeds go to:
Crawford County Christian
Help Center Kids Christmas
and Lutheran Child and
Family Service.
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Nov. 15, 16 - Afton
Community Club Chili
Supper. Everyone is wel-
come. Join us at 1716
Montgomery Rd. Prizes, raf-
fles, bake sale, a great time
for all! 11am - 8pm
GAYLORD
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Northland Sportsmen's Club
annual deer season sight in
Nov. 14, 9am - 1pm. Targets,
spotting scopes, sand bags
provided. Covered firing line.
Open regardless of weather.
Cost $5 per firearm. The rifle
range is located at the
Northland Sportsmen's Club
on Old Alba Road, just off
Otsego Lake Drive.
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Thursday, November 14th
from 5-8pm at The Ole Barn
$15 Entry Fee for all partici-
pants (chili for 100-150 peo-
ple). Entry Form and money
due by November
5th.Peoples Choice for each
category will be voted on by
Ole Barn patrons. Categories:
Traditional (red) or
Customized (other). Entrants
please set up prior to event
start. 50/50 Drawing &
Bucket Raffles. For more
information, contact Kim at
989-348-3169.
GAYLORD
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Its time for the Annual
Alpenfest Pin Design
Contest. The dates for the
50th annual Alpenfest are
July 15-19th, 2014. A week-
long wristband or $50.00 will
be given to the pin design
winner. The design will be
used on the official Alpenfest
pin as well as in all promo-
tional materials for the 2014
Alpenfest. Second place pin
design will be used for our
Volunteer button and will
receive 10 ride tickets.
Entries are due, in the office,
by Friday December 6, 2013,
and may be submitted at the
Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce, Attn: Tiffany
Larson, 101 W. Main St. or
mailed to PO Box 513,
Gaylord, MI 49734.
CHEBOYGAN
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Discussion & Information
Group. Cheboygan Senior
Center, 1531 Sand Rd,
Cheboygan. 2-3pm.
GAYLORD
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The Gaylord Kiwanis will
soon be packing over 600
Christmas baskets for Otsego
County families. Donations
of food, cash and labor are
welcome. Contact Scott
Cheney, 989-939-7273 or Judi
Doan, 231-499-1272.
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The Community is invited to
attend a concert by The
Eclectics on Thursday,
November 14th at 6pm at the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging and
Senior Center. The Eclectics
features two sisters, Marcie
and MariAnn. They combine
piano, bass, and vocals to
offer an eclectic variety of
music. They have been per-
forming for many years, but
most recently at the first
Frederic Music Festival this
summer. The Senior Center is
located at 308 Lawndale St.
The concert is free to
Crawford County residents,
but donations are appreciat-
ed. Out of County residents
will be charged $5. For more
information call Helen Nolan
at 989-348-7123.
ALBA
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November 14 the Alba High
School senior class is hosting
a spaghetti dinner as a
fundraiser toward the senior
trip. Cost is $3 (10&UNDER),
&5 FOR (ADULTS), $15 (FOR
FAMILY). 1PM to 3PM at Alba
School cafeteria, 5935 Elm St.
ALBA
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Boy's JV and Varsity basket-
ball teams are hosting a
hunters breakfast Nov. 15
from 5am - 10am at Alba
Sportsmen's Club.
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The Church of the Straits
Food Pantry will re-open in
mid November. All donations
are welcome, food and cash,
and can be dropped off at the
church anytime or call Jean
Hunt, 537-2312. We want to
make sure there is enough to
care for the entire communi-
ty, so if you wish to donate,
these are the items we need:
Canned vegetables, canned
fruit, cereal, white rice, mac-
aroni, canned salmon, spam,
peanut butter, jelly, ham-
burger helper, spaghetti
sauce, spaghetti noodles, dry
red beans, Jello, ketchup,
mustard, mayonnaise, dish
soap, hand soap, toilet paper,
shampoo. Of course, any and
all items you wish to donate
would be greatly appreciat-
ed.
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Enjoy warm cider and cook-
ies during the Grayling
Christmas walk Nov. 16 from
3-8pm at the Crawford
County Historical Museum,
97 Michigan Ave.
GAYLORD
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November 16th, 9AM To 3PM
at Gaylord Evangelical Free
Church. $25 for a 8ft space
with table, you may purchase
more than one space, but
spaces fill fast so please con-
tact us to save your spot.
www.gaylordnewlife.com.
Contact Allison Churches,
gaylordnewlife@yahoo.com,
(989) 732-1626
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During the Christmas Walk
on Saturday, November 16,
Michelson Memorial United
Methodist Church will have a
Cookie Walk from 3pm until
we run out of cookies. There
will be a Living Nativity out-
side the church after the
parade until 7pm. We are col-
lecting new socks for the
Christian Help Center to dis-
tribute over the Christmas
Holiday. We ask your help
with this project. Please put
your new socks under the
Christmas tree in the Lower
Narthex.
CHEBOYGAN
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The Northland Players sea-
son starts on November 15,
16, 17, 22 and 23rd at the
Cheboygan Opera House
with Irving Berlin's "White
Christmas". Shows are 7:30
p.m., except for November
17th and that is a special
matinee at 2:00 and seniors
tickets for that day only are
$10.00. I have attached a syn-
opsis and cast list. Tickets
are $12.00 adults and $8.00
students. Reservations are
with Opera House 231-627-
5841.
GAYLORD
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Toddlers and pre-kinder-
garten have the most to gain
from frequent social play and
Parents need social time too.
The Gaylord Discovery
Center weekly playgroups
provide an opportunity to
meet new friends. Limited
admission from 10 AM to
noon Monday and or
Thursday no commitment.
$5 per family covers up to
three kids and one parent,
Babies (not walking) are free
GAYLORD
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Sunday, Nov. 17 the Northern
Michigan Brass Band will
perform at Gornick
Auditorium at Gaylord High
School at 3pm. Tickets are
$10 and available at the door.
PETOSKEY
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Next August, Michigan voters
will decide the fate of a ballot
proposal to eliminate the
Industrial Personal Property
Tax. This has already been
approved by the Michigan
legislature but still requires a
vote of the people. The Boyne
Area Chamber has not taken
a stance on this issue.
However, a coalition of
organizations who do sup-
port the ballot proposal will
be in Petoskey to host an
Executive Briefing, and they
are inviting Boyne Chamber
members to attend. The
briefing will be held from
noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
19, at Stafford's Perry Hotel.
The featured speaker will be
Chuck Hadden, president of
the Michigan Manufacturers
Association. There is no cost
to attend, but you must RSVP
by calling Wendy Larner at
517-853-7969
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Tea Party monthly meeting at
VFW Hall, Veterans Dr.
Tuesday Nov. 19, 7-9pm
GAYLORD
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Come experience a festive
evening Dec. 6 at the annual
Extreevaganza. This annual
fundraiser for the Otsego
County Community
Foundation provides funding
for many community schol-
arships and events. Food,
music and silent and live
auctions along with drawings
throughout the night. The
event takes place at Treetops
convention center beginning
at 6pm. Tickets are $60 if pur-
chased before Nov. 19, $65
before Dec. 6 and $70 at the
door. Register at
www.otsegofoundation.org
or call Shelly at 989-731-
0597.
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Milagros exhibit entry dead-
line November 19. Artists are
invited to submit artwork
that reflects this theme for
consideration, Members of
the Charlevoix Circle of Arts
may submit up to five pieces;
non-members may submit
up to two pieces. Call the
Charlevoix Circle of Arts at
231-547-3554 or contact
Kathie Briggs with any ques-
tions. E-mail Kathie at
kathie@kathiebriggs.com.
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The public is invited to a
"Meet the Candidate" pro-
gram hosted by the Otsego
County Republican Party
Wednesday, November 20 at
6PM in the Bergin Room at
Marsh Ridge Resort. Triston
Cole and Tony Cutler have
filed as candidates for
Michigan's 105th District to
be our State Representative
in Lansing. Triston Cole is a
Mancelona farmer, small
business owner, and out-
doorsman. Tony Cutler is the
deputy mayor of East Jordan.
Each candidate will have
time to present comments.
Following their prepared
remarks, they will take ques-
tions from the audience.
After the meeting, guests are
invited to gather at Jack's
Place next door for dinner
and continued conversation
on current issues in
Michigan.
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The Gaylord Downtown
Renaissance committee is
holding a public open house
to unveil a new vision for the
downtown Gaylord business
district. This is an opportuni-
ty to view and comment on
the concepts that have been
created. The Streetscape
vision is a compilation of
ideas collected from meet-
ings with community organi-
zations, a public open house
in 2012, an assessment of the
downtown by international
walkable, livable community
expert Dan Burden and a
design workshop attended by
more than 70 people in
February 2013. The open
house is at 6:30pm on
Wednesday, Nov. 20 at
Gaylord City Hall second
floor.
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Chorus group and they are
doing their 3rd annual
fundraiser on November 21,
cookies for a cause. All bene-
fits and donations go to the
Womens Resource Center of
northern Michigan.
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from 11am-7pm in the base-
ment of Michelson Memorial
United Methodist Church -
runs the 1st Thursday of the
month from 11-3 (no cus-
tomers taken after 2:30pm)
and 3rd Thursday 11-7 (no
clients after 6:30 pm). For
more information, please
contact Rose Mary Nelson at
989-348-2985.
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Hall - The Crawford
Partnership meets the third
Thursday of every month.
Membership is open to any-
one who supports the CPSA2
mission. Members will be
approved by the CPSA2 on a
request basis and at their
next regularly scheduled
meeting. After approved by
the CPSA2, members will
have voting privileges for the
remainder of that calendar
year.
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from 4-6pm at the Grayling
Senior Center The public is
invited to join us for
Thanksgiving Dinner.
Suggested donation for 60+ is
$2.50 / Under 60 cost is $5.00.
Dinner includes: Turkey,
Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy, Corn, Fruited
Cranberry Sauce, and
Pumpkin Pie. No
Reservations Required!
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from 3:30-6:30pm at Mercy
Hospital Grayling - Please
join the Mercy Hospital
Grayling staff for a tour of the
new Cancer & Infusion
Center. High quality cancer
care is closer than you think,
with the opening of the new
Cancer & Infusion Center at
Mercy Hospital Grayling. The
center will concentrate on
compassionate and coordi-
nated cancer care in a team
approach. Some of the serv-
ices being offered include an
on-site hematologist/med-
ical oncologist, nurse practi-
tioner, financial navigator,
nurse navigator, social work-
er, infusion nurses and clini-
cal pharmacist. Infusion
services offered are
chemotherapy and non-can-
cer injections and infusions
for diseases such as Crohns
disease, osteoporosis, ane-
mia, rheumatoid arthritis
and many others. All services
are in an outpatient setting
and provided by profession-
ally trained staff. The new
center is part of the Mercy
Cancer Network and also a
developing northern
Michigan oncology network
coordinated by Munson
Medical Center, allowing
easy coordination with other
sites for services not offered
locally. The Cancer &
Infusion Center will manage
everything from diagnosis to
follow-up care in a central-
ized, local setting, allowing
for minimal travel time in
order for patients to conserve
their energy and focus solely
on the healing process.
Infusions and injections are
given in a specially designed
healing environment, with
every infusion chair having a
view of the healing garden.
The Cancer & Infusion
Center is open 5 days a week.
For more information call
989-344-5800 or visit
www.mercygrayling.com.
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Cellular Thursday, November
21st from 5:30-7:30pm at
Russell Cellular, Grayling
Entry Fee: $5 for Chamber
Members / $10 for Not-Yet-
Members The Grayling
Regional Chamber of
Commerce invites business
and community members to
Business After Hours spon-
sored by Russell Cellular
(Grayling). Join us for snacks,
50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes,
Networking & More! Call 989-
348-2921 for details.
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Michelson Memorial United
Methodist Church The
community is invited to join
us for a FREE Soup Supper,
open to everyone.
GAYLORD
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Through November 23rd,
Saturdays Only, 8AM To 1PM
Under The Pavilion. Ample
parking is available. Open
every Saturday, 8AM to 1PM,
through November 23rd. A
special Downtown Gaylord
Thanksgiving Farmers
Market is scheduled for
November 27, 10AM to 1PM.
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Saturday, November 23rd at
5pm until gone at the
Grayling Eagles Club - All
you can eat Venison
Stroganoff, Venison Stew,
Venison Chili (also available
beef stew and beef chili),
Dinner Rolls and desert.
Suggested donation is
$6/person. Music provided.
Raffle drawing at 9pm ~
Prizes: 1st Place ~ $500, 2nd
Place ~ $300, and 3rd Place ~
$200. Public welcome!
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Benefit dinner for Jessica
Chambers, Saturday,
November 23 at Life Church,
115 E. Main St. Downtown
Gaylord. 3-7pm. Also a silent
auction, baked goods and
Avon sale. Help Jessica
receive a kidney transplant.
GAYLORD
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The Edelweiss garden club's
greens sale is underway.
Selections include mixed
evergreen wreaths decorated
with bows and pinecones in
sizes from 24" to 60"; Garland
from 25 feet to 50 feet and 3
foot balsam candy canes. All
items are pre-ordered and
can be picked up on
November 23. To order con-
tact any Edelweiss Garden
club member, order online at
www.edelweisssgardenclub.c
om or call Pat at 989-786-
3965.
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The annual Christmas Help
Program is now accepting
applications through
November 27 (apply at
Christian Help Center office).
The Christmas Help Program
is for people in need (with or
without children) who live in
Crawford County.
Distribution of gifts will
begin Friday, December 13,
2013 and will continue
through Friday, December
20, 2013. Anyone wishing to
donate should try to have
toys, hats, mittens, and socks
to the Christian Help Center
by December 13, 2013. Thank
you for your Christmas Help
donations!
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November 28th, 9AM at
Gaylord Regional Airport.
Cost is $30 per runner,
includes a long sleeve t-shirt.
Registration: Online at
www.gaylordturkeytrot.org
Or in person on Wed, Nov
27th from 5pm 7pm, on
race day at 7:30am. For more
information call the Gaylord
Regional Airport at 989-732-
4218.
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Commerce will be holding
their annual Christmas Craft
Show at Inland Lakes
Schools, 4363 S. Straits Hwy,
Nov. 29, from 10am - 4pm.
Admission is $2 (children 10
& under are free). Come and
browse one of the largest
craft shows in Northern
Michigan and get a jump-
start on your Christmas shop-
ping. www.irchamber.com
231-238-9325
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Feeny Motors has a goal of
raising $1,200 to support the
Shop with a Cop program.
Local police agencies take
children from the Gaylord
area on a shopping trip so
they can select gifts for their
family. Donations may be
made at Feeny of Gaylord,
1001 Mankowski Road.
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Additional actors are still
needed to complete the cast
for this years production.
Roles yet to be filled are 6
Lantern Guides. These roles
can be either male or female
and should be between the
ages of 17 and 24. Also need-
ed for this years show is one
male for a role in the
Blacksmith Shop. This per-
son should be over 40 years
old. If interested in being a
part of The Farm by Lantern
Light please call 989-529-
7331.
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River for this fun family event
held every year on the Friday
following Thanksgiving, Nov.
29. Santa Claus arrives in a
parade, story time by Mrs.
Claus, free soup and hot
dogs, tree lighting, pictures
with Santa Claus, Indian
River Businesses open late
with specials. The fun begins
at 5pm.
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issues of psychological or
emotional difficulties?
Recovery International has
tools to help. Free. Thursday,
10am, Wolverine Senior
Center. 6270 Wolverine St.
Sue, 231-881-3887.
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We love to run community
announcements and news
releases about all the things
happening in Northern
Michigan in the Weekly
Choice. We help publicize
hundreds of events and
activities all across our area.
Readers love the fact that the
Weekly Choice is distributed
free to hundreds of locations.
However, it is expensive to
publish this newspaper each
week filled with positive
news and sports. Our only
source of revenue comes
from advertising. If your
business or organization has
an advertising budget, be
sure to include the Weekly
Choice in your plans. Our
advertising rates are far less
than most other papers and
your message will reach
readers all across Northern
Michigan. The Weekly Choice
is distributed free of charge
on newsstands to 40 towns
including Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cheboygan, Grayling, Indian
River, Onaway, Mio,
Lewiston, Mancelona and all
surrounding towns. Contact
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Careers in manufacturing
will be showcased in a stu-
dent video contest available
to all high school students in
northwest Michigan. The
contest is designed to show
what modern manufacturing
jobs are really like and to
show that there are opportu-
nities for rewarding careers
in the manufacturing indus-
try. The student teams with
the top videos will win cash
prizes for their schools and
gift cards for each team
member. The contest is
organized by the Education
Advisory Group (EAG) of the
Northwest Michigan
Workforce Development
Board and sponsored by
Northwestern Michigan
College (NMC). It is open to
all high school students in
Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix,
Emmet, Grand Traverse,
Kalkaska, Leelanau,
Manistee, Missaukee, and
Wexford counties. The stu-
dent teams will visit local
manufacturing plants and
put together a three minute
video highlighting career
opportunities in manufac-
turing. Students do not need
to be enrolled in a film or
visual media program in
order to participate in the
contest. More information is
available at: nwm.org/video-
challenge. There is no entry
fee and the deadline for
video submissions is March
1, 2014.
GAYLORD
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Do you want to do something
today for a child's tomorrow?
There are more than 14,000
children living in foster care
in Michigan. Wellspring
Lutheran Services works
together with families from
all over Northern Michigan
to provide loving, stable
homes for children who have
been removed for their
homes due to abuse and neg-
lect. Homes for teens are our
greatest need but we are
looking for homes for chil-
dren of all ages. Wellspring
offers a no obligation orien-
tation once a month. The
next orientation will be held
November 12th from 6:00-
9:00 pm at the Wellspring
office which is located at
1260 S. Otsego Ave (next to
Tractor Supply) in Gaylord. If
you are interested in becom-
ing a foster parent or would
like more information call
Wellspring Lutheran Services
at 989-732-1040.
1137 Gornick Ave., Ste. C Gaylord
989-448-8844
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This year Gaylord Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) and Otsego Tomorrow are teaming
up to bring the first ever New Years Eve Festival to
Gaylord. On Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. the Alpine
Tavern & Eatery (220 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord) will host
a fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Festival.
Tickets are $10 and include a meal matching the
theme of the New Years Eve Festival, Gaylord Goes
Round the World. A silent auction will feature a
number of great items donated by local businesses.
The plan for the New Years Eve Festival is as fol-
lows: Starting just before 6:00 p.m. on December 31,
crowds will gather in Downtown Gaylord to
celebrate the New Year in Gaylord's Sister City,
Pontresina, Switzerland. Passports in hand,
visitors will get their passports stamped from
participant locations to show where they have
been in their travels. Celebrating the New Year
in Dublin to Rio de Janeiro a total of seven
celebrations with every time zone there will
be a renewed celebration up until the grand
finale in Gaylord.
At midnight everyone that purchased a
passport for the event will receive a sky
lantern to be launched from Downtown
Gaylord at the stroke of midnight. Also, those
that manage to go around the world and get their
passports stamped at participating locations will
have the chance to win any of several prizes.
The New Years Eve Festival fundraiser on
November 14 is open to the public.
For more information about Otsego Tomorrow,
how they are working to help shape the future of
Otsego County, and how you can get involved, visit
www.facebook.com/otsegotomorrow or email
otsegotomorrowmi@gmail.com. For the Gaylord
DDA call Justin Burchett at 989-732-4060 or email
dda@cityofgaylord.org.
New Years Eve Festival Fundraiser
The Blissfest Music Organization contin-
ues its fall 2013 Concert Series with The Dust
Bowl Revival Band. The performance is set
for Saturday November 16, 2013 at 8 p.m. at
the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey
which is located at 461 E. Mitchell St.
The spirit of the West is alive and well in
the music of West Coast-based band The
Dustbowl Revival. With Eight members, their
high-spirited mix of bluegrass, gospel, jug-
band, swamp blues, piercing brass blasts,
and the hot swing of the 1930s has made
them one of the hottest roots music bands
on the west coast, and garnered them praise
from the likes of tastemaker radio station
KCRW, The Los Angeles Times, and LA
Weekly. Thats what happens when you owe
your allegiance to old-school inspirations
like Louis Armstrongs Hot Sevens, Fats
Wallers barrelhouse vibe, Bessie Smiths
backroom blues, and New Orleans brass
bands.
Growing steadily from a small string band
playing up and down the west coast (hun-
dreds of shows in the last two years), The
Dustbowl Revival has blossomed into a trav-
eling collective featuring instrumentation
that includes fiddle, mandolin, trombone,
clarinet, trumpet, banjo, accordion, tuba,
pedal steel, drums, guitars, a bass made
from a canoe oar, harmonica and plenty of
washboard and kazoo for good luck. This
aint no fake-mustached hipster revivalism
here.
The Dustbowl Revivals recently released
album, Carry Me Back Home, is a full-on
assault on the idea that folk music should be
in any way restrained or boring. They barrel
through old-school songs like the spiritual
Swing Low or the old stringband number
New River Train - bringing a kind of rau-
cous energy born from all-night parties and
impromptu street parades. The biblical wail-
er John the Revelator, gets a gin-soaked
barroom re-imagining here, with ceiling-
scraping clarinet solos, and a creepy chorus
line that would have done Son House proud.
And the original songs rock just as hard as
the traditional songs.
Riverboat Queen blends the 1920s-influ-
enced blues vocals of Caitlyn Doyle together
with a Tom Waits cabaret feel that taps
equally into the world of Balkan brass and
accordions. Josephine veers into doo-wop,
but with a decidedly cracked modern
approach. Soldiers Joy may be an age-old
song about the horrors of the Civil War, but
lead singer and songwriter Zach Lupetin
gives the song new words and a new feel to
reflect the reality of modern warfare.
Its part of a pattern that unites The
Dustbowl Revivals many different influ-
ences: the old music traditions that inspire
them are evoked not for some kind of vin-
tage aesthetic, but because The Dustbowl
Revival honestly believe that these old songs
and sounds have a lot to say today. You can
find the same burning energy that made the
old recordings so electric in the music of The
Dustbowl Revival.
Tickets: $20 in advance and $10 for
Blissfest members. Tickets are available at
Crooked Tree Arts Center and The Grain
Train Natural Foods Grocery or call Blissfest
at 231-348-7047 or on-line at
www.blissfest.org
GAYLORD The Gaylord High
School National Honor Society is
teaming up with the Culinary Arts
class to host a Benefit Dinner
Theater to help end childhood
polio around the world.
Wednesday, November 20th, com-
munity members will have an
opportunity to enjoy a delicious
meal prepared by the Culinary Arts
class, while some of the most tal-
ented students and adults from
Gaylord provide entertainment.
The event will be held in the
Gaylord High School Commons at
6:00 p.m. A $5 donation will be col-
lected at the door.
Polio anywhere is a risk to chil-
dren everywhere. The Global Polio
Eradication Initiative is committed
to fighting the disease until every
child is safe.
This is our chance to make his-
tory by wiping out the second
human disease ever. Globally, we
are this close to ending polio.
Since the global initiative began
more than 25 years, Rotary and its
partners have reduced polio cases
by more than 99 percent world-
wide.
There are only three countries
where the wild poliovirus has never
been stopped: Afghanistan, Nigeria
and Pakistan.
Rotary has raised more than
US$1 billion dollars and commit-
ted countless volunteer hours to
fight the disease.
The National Honor Society and
Culinary Arts students hope to
have a full house. Please plan to
enjoy a delicious meal with enter-
tainment and help put an end to
polio.
Reservations have already start-
ed coming in for the annual
Christmas Season production at
Wellington Farm, The Farm by
Lantern Light. Slated to be pre-
sented this year on December 13,
14, 20 and 21 this combination
sleigh ride, farm visit and theatrical
performance is a must for many
Michigan families each December.
Reservations are a must! The rea-
son is that only 12 people can be
accommodated for each show and
there are up to seven shows each
evening with a new performance
starting every 20 minutes.
Reservations can be made by call-
ing 989-348-5187 or by email to
welfar32@gmail.com. In either
case, leave your name and phone
number and you will be con-
tacted within 24 hours to com-
plete your reservation.
Reservations must be con-
firmed with a credit card num-
ber or payment. Admission
charge is $12.50 per person.
Additional actors are still
needed to complete the cast for
this years production. Roles yet to
be filled are 6 Lantern Guides.
These roles can be either male or
female and should be between the
ages of 17 and 24. Also needed for
this years show is one male for a
role in the Blacksmith Shop. This
person should be over 40 years old.
If interested in being a part of The
Farm by Lantern Light please call
989-529-7331.
Wellington Farm Park, Inc. is a
5013 non-profit corporation.
Welling Farm, USA is located at
6944 S. Military Road southwest of
Grayling. The farm is
easily accessed from
either Exit 251 of I-75
or Exit 206 of US-127.
GAYLORD - Michigan Northern Lights is hosting
an evening of music, on Thursday, November 21st,
for the benefit of the Womens Resource Center of
Northern Michigan from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Everyone is
welcome to stop in at the First United Methodist
Church in Gaylord to enjoy cookies, a cup coffee and
help us raise money for this worthy organization.
Stay for a few minutes or a couple of hours. Your
donation is all that is required.
Local musicians are stepping up to perform for the
3rd annual Cookies for a Cause. The evening will
showcase the talents of the Harmonie Meisters, Paige
Wolford on the violin/fiddle, the Alpine Bells, Claire
Mammoser on piano, the Michigan Northern Lights
chorus, and more.
The Womens Resource Center of Northern
Michigan provides a variety of programs and services
for women, children and families in the region,
including survivors of domestic abuse and their chil-
dren. A significant percentage of homeless women
find themselves in crisis due to domestic violence.
The WRCNM provides a safe haven for these families.
Currently, in the United States, 37,000 survivors and
their children live in shelters or transitional housing.
The WRCNM provides support, counseling and safe
shelter for survivors, free of charge.
Michigan Northern Lights Chorus is celebrating its
eleventh year as a chapter of Sweet Adelines
International, a worldwide singing organization dedi-
cated to advancing the musical art form of 4-part
barbershop harmony through education and per-
formance.
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By Jim Akans
The excitement of the holiday season
includes the chance to gather and cele-
brate with family, friends and co-work-
ers. Marsh Ridge Resort offers the per-
fect spot in northern Lower Michigan to
host that holiday party, with Jacs Place
restaurant serving the finest appetizers,
entres and desserts, plus banquet
rooms that can accommodate up to 125
people, along with convenient on-site
lodging for out of town guests.
Set high upon the hills overlooking the
splendor of northern Michigans capti-
vating scenic woodlands, the staff at the
locally owned Marsh Ridge Resort,
located just south of Gaylord, has been
offering area residents and Northern
Michigan visitors the ultimate in golf,
lodging, dining, as well as facilities for
banquet and group meetings for over
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called Ken-Mar On The Hill, named
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Atha. The resort first encompassed
forty-three acres and included three
lodges; a main lodge which is now the
beautifully renovated Scandinavian,
and two additional buildings which are
the current Fjord townhouse and the
Visby lodge.
In 1980, a businessman from Troy,
Michigan; Jim Kohler, purchased the
resort, renamed it Norden Hem
(Northern Home), added several build-
ings and established the current
entrance off Old 27. Jack Bott purchased
the property in 1992, made extensive
renovations including the current
restaurant, which continues to bear his
name; Jacs Place. Larry Bowden, who
has an extensive background in devel-
opment and resort management in
Northern Michigan, including involve-
ment in such leading residential and
time-share communities as Guthrie
Lakes, Michaywe, Pinestead Reef in
Traverse City, Shanty Creek and Beaver
Creek Resort, bought the hotel proper-
ties in 2005, and the restaurant and golf
course in 2008.
Jacs Place restaurant at Marsh Ridge
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many Michiganders still use tobacco. This
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14 percent of the state's youth. More than
half of these tobacco users have tried to quit
for at least one day during the past year.
Because tobacco products are highly addic-
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Chris Krajewski,
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Womens Resource Center of Northern
Michigan
Why doesnt she just leave? This ques-
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dynamics of an intimate relationship where
domestic abuse is present. The reasons she
doesnt leave are many including fear for the
safety of herself or her children, family pres-
sure, a hope that her partner will change,
economic dependence and lack of alterna-
tive housing. The reality is that many sur-
vivors of domestic abuse do leave, which
often times results in them becoming home-
less. According to a one-day snapshot survey
conducted by the National Network to End
Domestic Violence, over 35,300 women and
children in our country were housed in
domestic abuse shelters or transitional hous-
ing because they were forced out of their
home by the abusers behavior.
National Homelessness Awareness Week,
November 16-24, 2013 is a time to raise con-
sciousness about this ongoing crisis affecting
more than 633,782 people in the U.S. every
day. People become homeless for a variety of
reason including domestic abuse, mental
health, loss of employment, substance abuse
and housing foreclosure. Although the rea-
sons for homelessness vary, there are consis-
tencies in how our society can work towards
solving this epidemic. Solutions include pro-
viding affordable and decent housing in our
economic centers, offering year-round jobs
that pay a living wage, ensuring quality
health care for all, breaking down barriers
around transportation and providing an
ample selection of safe and affordable child
care options.
Significant percentages of homeless
women report domestic violence was the
immediate cause of their homelessness.
Many survivors are in highly controlled rela-
tionships and lack resources to leave the
home they share with an abuser. Without
access to money, transportation or a support
system, they must choose between staying in
an abusive relationship and living on the
streets. Locally, the Womens Resource
Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) pro-
vides support, counseling and safe shelter to
survivors at the Safe Home. Last year, 652
survivors and their children utilized WRCNM
domestic abuse services; 119 of whom
sought safety at the agencys Safe Home and
64 made use of transitional supportive hous-
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Domestic violence is a crime. It is a serious
national problem that affects us all in every
neighborhood, work place and school.
Homeless victims of domestic abuse need
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Gaylord Middle School and VFW Post 1518 host
annual Veterans Day ceremonies
Photos by Jim Akans and Cathy Baragrey
Spirits and emotions ran high this past Monday morning as
the Gaylord Middle School and the Ralph Holewinski VFW
Post 1518 held their annual Veterans Day program and cere-
mony, honoring the men and women who have served our
country over the years. Approximately 200 veterans gathered
at the Gaylord Middle School early Monday morning, as stu-
dents dressed in red, white and blue presented a program
honoring those who have served and those who are now
serving in our Nations military. This is the 14th year the
Gaylord Middle School has held this amazing and heartfelt
program.
Immediately following the Middle School program, the Ralph
Holewinski VFW Post 1518 held a ceremony under the down-
town Gaylord pavilion. Post Commander, John Facchinetti
led the program, which featured a ribbon cutting by Louis
Trebbe, past Commander of the National Order of the Purple
Heart, celebrating the addition of the new memorial pavers
at the Veterans Memorial. The Gaylord Middle School band
performed at the ceremony, and guest speaker Colonel Joe
Marsiglia offered a thought provoking presentation honoring
veterans and urging local businesses and organizations to
consider hiring those veterans who are returning from duty.
LOCAL NEWS
GAYLORD - The Salvation Army bells
will be ringing soon at Red Kettle loca-
tions throughout Gaylord and the char-
ity is in search of bell ringers starting
Friday, Nov. 15, and each Friday and
Saturday through Sat., Dec. 28, plus
Christmas Eve Dec. 24.
The Salvation Army invites local
sports boosters, service organizations
and churches to sponsor kettle loca-
tions for a day-long ringing rally.
This is a great opportunity to give
back to the community and have some
fun while doing so, said Brian
Jergenson, Gaylord Business Manager.
A little friendly competition goes a
long way in drumming up support.
Think University of Michigan versus
Michigan State University,
Johannesburg versus Saint Mary, or the
Rotarians versus the Kiwanians.
In addition, bell ringers are encour-
aged to show their Christmas spirit by
singing or playing holiday music while
staffing the kettles.
Social media fans can become an
integral part of the fundraising efforts
by hosting an Online Red Kettle and
encouraging donations from friends
and family. For more information go to
www.onlineredkettle.org.
All funds raised locally in the Red
Kettle Campaign go directly to support
the programs and services The
Salvation Army provides in Otsego
County. The Salvation Army is seeking
volunteers for kettle locations at
Walmart, Family Fare, Big Lots and
Hobby Lobby. To sign up, contact the
Gaylord Service Center at 989-731-5959
or via email at brian_jergenson@
usc.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army of Gaylord
Seeking Bell Ringers for Red Kettle Campaign
At various times, many people may
feel frustrated by the performance of
their investments. For example, they
expect growth, and they dont get it or
they think the value of their investment
wont fluctuate much, but it does.
However, some of this frustration might
be alleviated if investors were more
familiar with the nature of their invest-
ment vehicles. Specifically, its impor-
tant to keep in mind the difference
between long-term and short-term
investments.
What defines long-term and short-
term investments? Long-term invest-
ments are those vehicles that you intend
to hold for more than one year in fact,
you generally intend to hold them for
several years. On the other hand, you
usually hold short-term investments for
one year or less.
You can find several key distinctions
between short-term and long-term
vehicles. Here are a few to consider:
They carry different expectations.
When you purchase an investment that
you intend to keep for many years, you
may be expecting the investment to
increase in value so that you can even-
tually sell it for a profit. In addition, you
may be looking for the investment to
provide income. When you purchase a
short-term vehicle, you are generally
not expecting much in the way of a
return or an increase in value. Typically,
you purchase short-term investments
for the relatively greater degree of prin-
cipal protection they are designed to
provide.
They meet different needs at differ-
ent times of life. You will have different
investment needs at different times of
your life. When
youre young, and
just starting out in
your career, you
may require a mix
of long- and short-
term investments.
You might need
the short-term
ones to help pay
for a down pay-
ment on a home,
while the long-
term ones could
be used to help
build resources for
your retirement.
But later in life,
when youre either
closing in on
retirement, or
youre already
retired, you may
have much less
need for long-
term vehicles,
with a correspon-
ding increase in
your need for
short-term invest-
ments.
They can satisfy different goals. If
you purchase investments that you
intend to hold for the long term, you
probably have a long-term goal in mind
such as building resources to help
pay for a comfortable retirement or
leaving a legacy. On the other hand, a
short-term investment would be more
appropriate if you know that you will
need a certain amount of money at a
certain time perhaps to purchase a
car or to fund a vacation.
They carry different risks. All invest-
ments carry some type of risk. One of
the biggest risks associated with long-
term investments is volatility, the fluctu-
ations in the financial markets that can
cause investments to lose value. On the
other hand, short-term investment
vehicles may be subject to purchasing
power risk the risk that your invest-
ments return will not keep up with
inflation.
As an investor, youll probably need a
mix of long-term and short-term vehi-
cles. By knowing the differences
between these two categories, you
should have a good idea of what to
expect from your investments and
this knowledge can help you make those
choices that are right for you.
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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TERRIFIC KIDS
South Maple Elementary
Front row: Emily Lucas, Alyssa Wangler, Claire
VanMaele
Middle: Malachi Dewyer, Cale Deer, Ben Hartz,
Eden Wood, Jenna English, Georgis Hasty,
Breona Clement, Sarah Chen
Back: Rylie Smith, Tyler Hawley, Conner
Calano, Caiden Nutt, Connor McLaughlin, Nia
Kashazta, Eric Olsen, Emma Donajkowski
Missing: Alison Willson, Caleb Cutting, Cora
Pratt
Otsego Christian School
Front row: Jade Evoy (4th), Javier Baragrey (2nd), Brayden Rupp (1st), Lily Evoy (K), D'Jenea Austin (K), Alex Gapinski (3rd), Lexi
Lyons (4th) and Cole Lyons (5th) not pictured
Back Row: Karla Hawkins, OCS Administrator, and Charles Bump, Kiwanian Representative
North Ohio Elementary
Front Row: Kiwanian, Mr. Bump and his
Terrific Dog, Roxi; Kyle Golzer; Lucas Chiles;
Finn Miller; Casson Goodrich; Kaden
Kernozek; Carlee Mead; Jayden Purgiel
Middle Row: Noah Liverance; Makayla Friess;
Isabel Wingo; Aiden Locker; Caleb Irish; Evan
Ross
Back Row: Kevin Zaremba; Caitlin Warden;
Sara Berger; Emily Hartley: Kiwanian, Jack
Weston; Kiwanian, Eric Clink
Otsego Christian School (OCS) is proud to announce our "Terrific
Kids" for the month of May! All of our children here at OCS are
terrific, but we want to take some time to also honor those stu-
dents who exhibit outstanding behavior and character in and
out of the classroom. Here at OCS, we have a monthly award that
we give these students, and it is called the "Timothy Award." It is
based on 1 Timothy 4:12 and states, "Don't let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the believ-
ers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." The Kiwanis
Club of Otsego County partners with us in honoring these stu-
dents, so on the first Wednesday of every month several students from each class are selected to receive the
"Terrific Kid" award, and they are presented with a certificate and a small gift by a representative from the
Kiwanis Club and Karla Hawkins, the OCS Administrator. This month we were blessed by having Kiwanian,
Chuck Bump, here for the ceremony. Our students are very special to us, and we appreciate the opportunity
to praise them for their exceptional attitudes and behavior and share this good news with the community.
All kids are terrific and here at South Maple Elementary and North Ohio Elementary we are acknowledging kids for
good character. The Kiwanis club of Otsego County is helping us with this endeavor. Students who exhibit good
behavior by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One student per class will be selected to
receive a Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morning announce-
ments. They will also have their picture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent oppor-
tunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level because good character is
just as important as good grades!
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12pm Lunch Chicken Pot Pie, Green
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1pm Uno Attack
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5pm Dinner Meatloaf W/ Gravy
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6pm In Concert: The Eclectics
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1pm Bridge
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2:30-4pm Computer Club
3pm Flower Arranging Class
5pm Dinner- Spaghetti w/ Meat
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Tuesday, November 19
9am MHG Breakfast Seminar
10am Bible Study
10am Zumba Gold
11am Walking Group Ramada
11:30-6pm Foot Clinic-Appt Required
12pm Lunch Swedish Meatballs,
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1pm Euchre
2pm Karaoke at The Brook
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5pm Dinner Pork Chops, Sweet
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12pm Lunch Beef Tips & Noodles, Corn,
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1pm Wii Bowling
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5pm Dinner BBQ Chicken Quarters,
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SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 AM
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Sunday - Coffee Hour 9 AM
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Friendship Church
415 North Ohio, Gaylord 989-732-3621
Pastor Steve Datema
A Christian Reformed Ministry
Enjoy the music and message every Sunday morning
at 10:00am. Sunday School at 11:15am
Our Mission: A Spirit filled family of God united in our fear and love of Christ and
committed to the truth of the Bible. A praying church that equips its members to care,
serve and reach out to others with the saving grace of Jesus Christ.'
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
513 Charles Brink Rd. Gaylord
Rev. Karen Huddelson
Aaron Hotelling, Director of Music
Ecumenical Worship
Sunday Service and
Sunday School
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NEW PHONE NUMBER 989-732-7447 GaylordFPC.org
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826-8315
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Daily Word
THURSDAY: Deuteronomy 12:15 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 However, you may slaugh-
ter and eat meat within any of your gates, whatever you desire, according to the blessing of the
Lord your God which He has given you; the unclean and the clean may eat of it, as of the gazelle
and the deer.
FRIDAY: Genesis 27:2-4 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 2 Isaac said, Behold now, I am old and
I do not know the day of my death. 3 Now then, please take your gear, your quiver and your
bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me; 4 and prepare a savory dish for me such as I
love, and bring it to me that I may eat, so that my soul may bless you before I die.
SATURDAY: Proverbs 6:4-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 Give no sleep to your eyes, Nor
slumber to your eyelids; 5 Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hunters hand And like a bird
from the hand of the fowler.
SUNDAY: Jeremiah 16:16-17 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 16 Behold, I am going to send for
many fishermen, declares the Lord, and they will fish for them; and afterwards I will send for
many hunters, and they will hunt them from every mountain and every hill and from the clefts
of the rocks. 17 For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is
their iniquity concealed from My eyes.
MONDAY: Ecclesiastes 9:10 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 10 Whatever your hand finds to do,
do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol
where you are going.
TUESDAY: Job 31:31 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 31 Have the men of my tent not said,
Who can find one who has not been satisfied with his meat?
WEDNESDAY: Acts 11:4-9 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 But Peter began speaking and
proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying, 5 I was in the city of Joppa praying;
and in a trance I saw a vision, an object coming down like a great sheet lowered by four corners
from the sky; and it came right down to me, 6 and when I had fixed my gaze on it and was
observing it I saw the four-footed animals of the earth and the wild beasts and the crawling
creatures and the birds of the air. 7 I also heard a voice saying to me, Get up, Peter; kill and
eat. 8 But I said, By no means, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered my
mouth. 9 But a voice from heaven answered a second time, What God has cleansed, no longer
consider unholy.
PASTORS
PERSPECTIVE
Pastor
Steve Scheer
Life Church
I was introduced to deer hunting by my dad. An avid deer hunter, I
have loved the time in the woods pursuing whitetail deer. I have hunt-
ed for some 45 years and have had the opportunity to put 6 beautiful
trophy bucks on my wall and have shot many, many, more. God wants
to have a personal relationship with us. Hunting allows a wonderful
time to communicate with him. To be still and know their is a God.
Psalms 119 say to Mediate on the word of God day and night.
Hunting affords plenty of time to do that. To be a consistently suc-
cessful hunter you need to study and understand deer patterns, trail
sign, the rut, the weather patterns and much more. The time invested
puts you at the right place at the right time to bag that buck of a life
time. To be a successful hunter you need to spend alot of time hunting.
The Bible directs us to do the same things when it comes to knowing
and experiencing God. The time invested puts you on a path that leads
to a fulfilled and successful life.
When I began bow hunting years ago I soon realized the joy of com-
muning with God while 20 feet high in a deer stand. Its kind of a per-
spective from Gods point of view.
I encourage anyone deer hunting to try communicating with God.
No one is listening except Him. Ask Him questions and then listen. You
may have the best season of your life!
Thoughts on...How do deer hunting and the Bible relate?
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15 million Americans have been diag-
nosed with COPD, though experts believe
the number is underreported. According a
2011 survey by the Center for Disease
Control, 8% (age-adjusted = 7.4%) of
Michigan residents have COPD with
northern Michigan showing some of the
highest rates. Its clearly a problem, but
usually a preventable one, Karen Doherty
RN-BC, Clinical Supervisor Cardiovascular
and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for
McLaren Northern Michigan. Smoking is
the main cause, and people who smoke, as
we know, have difficulty quitting.
Ironically, only 20% of smokers will devel-
op true COPD, but it is still a very danger-
ous disease because it usually isnt diag-
nosed until it is in the advanced stages.
Smokers are not off the hook, however;
they are all prone to other serious lung-
related conditions and diseases.
What is COPD?
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are
the two most common forms of COPD,
but some cases of asthma can also fit the
criteria. Emphysema results from the pro-
gressive destruction of the air sacs (alve-
oli) located at the end of the small air pas-
sages (bronchioles) in the lungs. Chronic
bronchitis is continuous inflammation of
the bronchial tubes, which allow air to
flow into and out of the lungs.
Pay Attention to Symptoms
Symptoms common to both emphyse-
ma and chronic bronchitis include chron-
ic cough and phlegm production; short-
ness of breath while performing physical
activities, especially activities that used to
be routine; chest tightness and inability to
take deep breaths; wheezing; the need to
clear the throat upon waking; frequent
respiratory infections; blueness of lips or
fingernail beds; and lack of energy.
Advanced cases of COPD can also exhibit
unintended weight loss.
The Stages of COPD
To understand the progression of the
disease, it is helpful to think of it in stages.
Stage I (mild) presents a chronic smokers-
type cough and mucus. Stage II (moder-
ate) includes the cough and mucus plus
shortness of breath with exertion. Stage III
(severe) exhibits shortness of breath at
rest, frequent infections, and overall
reduction of quality of life. Stage IV (very
severe) significantly impacts quality of life,
as breathing is difficult with simple tasks
such as talking, eating, or dressing.
Causes and Risk Factors
While tobacco use is the main cause of
COPD in the United States, other environ-
mental pollutants, such as heating fuels,
secondhand smoke, dust, gasses, fumes,
and sometimes, a genetic predisposition,
can also lead to COPD. Those with the dis-
ease must stop smoking, if applicable, and
reduce or eliminate exposure to pollu-
tants.
Do I have COPD?
Diagnosis of COPD is fairly straightfor-
ward for patients who exhibit symptoms
and have a history of exposure to cigarette
smoke and other lung irri-
tants. Spirometry (pul-
monary function test)
involves blowing into a
large tube connected to a
machine which measures
the capacity of the lungs
and the speed with which
the patient can expel the
air. Spirometry can detect
COPD before the patient
presents symptoms, and it
is also useful in measuring
the progression of the dis-
ease and the efficacy of the
treatment plan, explains
Doherty. Additional diag-
noses are derived through
chest x-rays, CT scans, and
arterial blood gas analysis,
a blood test that measures
the capacity of the lungs to bring oxygen
into the blood and to remove carbon diox-
ide.
Treatment Options
Though incurable, COPD can be man-
aged, and treatments and lifestyle changes
can control the condition and prevent fur-
ther damage. In addition to smoking ces-
sation or elimination of other harmful tox-
ins, medications are also useful.
Bronchodilators, or inhalers, can offer
considerable relief for mild and moderate
COPD, as can steroids and antibiotics.
Oxygen therapy varies from patient to
patient; some use oxygen when they leave
the home for errands or activities; some
while sleeping; and others use oxygen
around the clock. Currently, oxygen thera-
py is the only treatment proven to increase
life expectancy. Pulmonary rehabilitation
programs use counseling and education,
physical training, and nutrition to guide
the patient to a higher functioning level.
For the appropriate patient, pulmonary
rehabilitation can increase quality of life
and improve the ability to resume regular
activities. More serious cases of COPD
benefit from surgical interventions; lung
reduction surgery removes damaged por-
tions of lung tissue, creating extra space in
the lung cavity and allowing the lungs and
diaphragm to work more effectively. Lung
transplant is an extremely serious proce-
dure and appropriate only for those who
meet stringent criteria.
Living with the Disease
Professional services, individualized for
the benefit of each patient, are available
through VitalCare and the John and Marie
Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis
Center, both affiliated with McLaren
Northern Michigan. Pulmonary rehabilita-
tion programs assist the patient with
breath training and retraining, breathing
positions, and controlled coughing.
Physical therapy increases strength and
stamina, nutrition education boosts over-
all health and immunity, and counseling
addresses the anxiety and depression to
help patients deal with the emotional
challenges of living with COPD. For the
appropriate patient, pulmonary rehabili-
tation can increase function and quality of
life and improve the ability to resume reg-
ular activities. Patients should ask their
primary care provider for details and a
referral for treatments options suited for
individual conditions.
A free community lecture about COPD
is scheduled for Monday, November 18
from 6 7 p.m. at the John
and Marnie Demmer
Wellness Pavilion and
Dialysis Center. Pulmonary
and Sleep Medicine
Specialist, David Knitter,
MD, will provide insight for
those facing COPD. The
event is free. Visit northern-
health.org for more infor-
mation about COPD and
other health-related topics.
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