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Positive News,
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
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By Jim Akans
Sunday is Big Game day. Super Bowl
XLVII (or 47 for those not using Roman
numerals anymore) rolls into the
Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New
Orleans for a 6:30 pm kickoff this coming
Sunday evening, February 3rd. This
years event pits the Baltimore Ravens,
led by coach John Harbaugh, against the
San Francisco 49ers, led by coach Jim
Harbaugh. No typo there; the last names
of these two team leaders is the
samethey are brothersmaking this
the first time in Super Bowl history two
siblings have faced off against each other
as head coaches. Things are getting
interesting already.
As might be expected, the Ravens and
the 49ers are both pretty darn good foot-
ball teams. The Ravens regular season
record this year was 10-6, and despite
losing the last three of their four regular
season games, their momentum stepped
up in the playoffs and that just may have
the 49ers a bit concerned. San Francisco
(49ers) season record this year was 11-4-
1 and second year quarterback Colin
Kaepernick has started just nine games,
two of them during the post-season play-
offs. Baltimore (Ravens) quarterback Joe
Flacco has lead his team to victory in
each of his five seasons, and even defeat-
STORY
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By Jim Akans
Its Michigans longest-run-
ning point-to-point cross-coun-
try ski race, and the 37th Annual
White Pine Stampede takes
place this coming Saturday,
February 2nd, starting at
Mancelona High School and
ending at Schuss Village and the
Summit at Shanty Creek.
Participants can choose
between 40K, 20K and 10K
races, and both classic and
freestyle classifications, so there
is something for every level of
skier to enjoy. A portion of each
participants entry fee is donated
to the Childrens Hospital of
Michigan, so this is not only a
fun outing to take part in, it also
helps support a very worthy
cause.
Race Director Jack McKaig,
who has been involved with the
race since it began, notes,
Typically, we have between 500
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Get ready for a winters day full of fun for the whole family as the Alpenfrost
winter celebration is set to return for the second year in downtown Gaylord -
next Saturday, February 9th.
Covering 40 Towns in Northern Michigan including Gaylord, Petoskey,
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Get ready for a winters day full of fun for the
whole family. The Alpenfrost celebration is set to
return for the second year in downtown Gaylord -
next Saturday, February 9th - and event organiz-
ers promise this years Alpenfrost will be even
bigger than last years very successful inaugural
event.
Jenni Caverson, vice president of the Alpenfrost
Committee, states, While many of the popular
events and activities, such as the outdoor Skating
Rink, the Frosty 5K run, the Polar Plunge, Historic
Horse and Carriage Rides, Childrens Games and
the Soup Cook off will be returning again this
year, we have also expanded the event in some
very exciting ways. We will be adding a Cupcake
Angels at Work
Resale in Gaylord
offers a warm, welcoming
atmosphere and a wide array of
value-priced items.
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STORY
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Situated in a beautiful,
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approximately midway between
Gaylord and Grayling.
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On Friday, February 8th, set your appetite for an evening
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Area Council for the Arts (GACA) serves up a yummy
Italian dinner buffet fundraiser at St. Mary Cathedral
Parish Hall in Gaylord.
This is mid-winter comfort food at its finest, with local
Italian Chefs Steve Riozzi, Charlie Bono and Mary Rocchio
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During the evening, live music to dine by will be played by
members of GACAs Performing Arts Division for the
diners enjoyment.
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Friday nightthis is an event not to be missed!
The Homemade Italian Buffet Dinner will be held at
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to7 pm. The price for this buffet fundraiser is also quite
tasty; just a suggested donation of $12 for adults, $8 for
children 12 and under, and children 5 and under can eat
for free! Carry out will also be available.
For more information regarding GACA or the Italian
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Over 120 participants in this years 7th Annual Pink Ribbon
Riders Snowmobile Run in Northern Michigan departed
from the parking lot of the Eagles Hall in Gaylord this past
Saturday morning, January 26th, embarking on 60 or 100
mile runs raising funds and promoting awareness of breast
cancer. The group held an event kick off party at the Eagles
Hall on Friday evening, and after a day of riding, returned to
the Eagles Hall for a celebration on Saturday evening. Breast
cancer has become the second leading cancer-related cause
of death among women, and while much less common, men
are also at an increasing risk of contracting the disease.
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The classic board game MONOP-
OLY is the theme of the 15th Annual
St. Mary Cathedral Schools FUNd
Fest, to be held this coming Saturday
evening, February 2nd. Always a cel-
ebratory fundraising event featuring
a bounty of delicious food, fabulous
live and silent auction items, and
exciting raffle drawings, FUNd Fest is
St. Mary Cathedral Schools largest
fundraising event of the year. Funds
raised support many areas of learn-
ing within the school and its overall
operation.
Attendees will enjoy a fabulous
dinner buffet for FUNd Fest again
this year, which will include prime
rib, sesame chicken, scampi-style
cod, among other favorites, and a
special homemade MONOPOLY cake
for each table to enjoy for dessert.
Refreshments and hors doeuvres
will also be offer for the events
Preview Night on Friday, February
1st from 7 to 9 pm. Open to the
public and with free admission, the
adult-only Preview Night offers and
excellent opportunity to check out
the fascinating FUNd Fest decor,
take a sneak peak at the huge vari-
ety of auction items, and even par-
ticipate in the raffles.
A sample of some of the silent and
live auction items up for bid this
year include a South African Photo
Safari for two, hot air balloon rid
over Grand Traverse Bay, a flight over
the Tip of the Mitt, Detroit Pistons
basketball game tickets, four rounds
of golf at the Jewel on Mackinac
Island, Avalanche Bay waterpark
passes, a Great Wolf Lodge family
getaway, gift certificates to area busi-
nesses and restaurants, and much,
much more.
Tickets for the FUNd Fest Grand
Raffle are available at the event or at
the school or parish office, with a
grand prize of your choice of a 2013
Chevrolet Equinox LS or $15,000
cash and fourteen additional cash
prizes. Also available are Technology
Trio tickets with a 1st prize 46 LED
HDTV, 2nd prize iPAD, and 3rd prize
XBOX 360.
Other raffles at the event include
bucket raffles, a VIP wine tour pack-
age to Chateau Chantal, Chance
with over $3,800 of jewelry from
Hogans, 50&Out! raffle with total
prizes valued at over $7,000, 50-50
raffles, and many other surprises
throughout the evening.
Join in the fun this weekend at the
Annual St. Marys FUNd Fest at St.
Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord
and have a wonderful time while
helping to support a wonderful
school.
FUNd Fest FREE Preview Night
takes place this Friday, February 1st
from 7 to 9 pm, and the 15th annual
FUNd Fest will be held on Saturday,
February 2nd from 5 pm to 1 am.
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single-piece, 1-ounce First-Class letter to any location in the
United States. This is only the second price change for First-
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good for mailing a one-ounce letter anytime in the future
regardless of changes. Highlights of the new single-piece
First-Class Mail pricing include:
Letters (1 oz.) 1-cent increase to 46 cents
Letters additional ounces unchanged at 20 cents
Postcards 1-cent increase to 33 cents
Letters to international destinations (1 oz.) $1.10
New this year will be the First-Class Mail Global Forever
stamp, a new international rate stamp. The Global Forever
stamp offers a single price for any First-Class Mail
International 1-ounce letter to any country in the world.
Were excited to introduce the new First-Class Mail Global
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letters anywhere in the world for one set price of $1.10, and
will ease the transition during price changes.
Prices for Shipping Services increased by 2.6 percent, with
Priority Mail prices increasing an average of 6.3 percent.
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Wars competition, a Christmas Tree and
Wreath Toss event, Ice Carving on the Otsego
County Courthouse lawn, and one of our
biggest additions this year will be a huge
heated tent (sponsored by Bayside Beverage)
located on Court Street in front of the pavil-
ion.
For those who enjoyed last years
Alpenfrost celebration, but found all that
fresh outdoor air to be a bitwellfrosty,
the addition of the heated tent will provide a
wonderful haven for warming up. Inside the
tent, attendees can enjoy some fabulous
soup offered by several area restaurants in
the Soup Cook-Off competition, delicious
cupcakes during the Cupcake Wars, live
musical entertainment (featuring the win-
ners of the Northern Stars Open Mic compe-
tition and the Cheboygan Brewhouse Band),
and even an opportunity to have a beer or
two. Thats right, courtesy of the Gaylord
Eagles; part of the Alpenfrost tent will be
sectioned off so adults can relax with a frosty
mug of suds throughout the day.
After the Alpenfrost winter celebration
winds down after 5 pm, attendees can head
out to Treetops Resort for the 2nd Annual
Craft Beer and Wine Festival, held from 6 to
10 pm at the Treetops Convention Center
next Saturday evening. Admission is just $15
per person, which includes six tasting tickets
and a commemorative pint glass, and addi-
tional tasting tickets are just one dollar each.
The festival will feature live music, and pres-
ent wines from up to eight area wineries and
craft beers from twenty regional microbrew-
eries. Those wearing the very classy 2013
Alpenfrost Pin (designed by area resident
James Backenstose) will even receive one
addition tasting ticket for free.
Purchasing a 2013 Alpenfrost Pin for just
$2 entitles the wearer to some fantastic dis-
counts during the Alpenfrost celebration,
including free hot chocolate, free Horse
Drawn Carriage Rides (a $5 value), $1 off
Soup Cook-Off tastings and free Cupcake
Wars tastings, plus some great discounts
during the day at several downtown Gaylord
stores. Pins are available at Saturn
Booksellers, the Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce and Information Center,
Chemical Bank and Treetops Resort. Pins
will also be available at the Alpenfrost infor-
mation booth during the day of the event.
So put a big circle on your calendar
around the date of Saturday, February 9th,
and bring the family and join your friends in
downtown Gaylord for the biggest Alpenfrost
yet. For a full schedule of events, or to regis-
ter to participate in the Frosty 5K run or the
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan,
please visit www.gaylordalpenfrost.com.
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to 600 participants, however, that is depend-
ent on how much snow we have. So we never
really know how many people will be partici-
pating until the day of the event.
McKaig emphasizes that this is an event
that nearly anyone familiar with cross-coun-
try skiing can join in on. We make an effort
for this to be open to everyone. We do have
competitive skiers and groups who have
been skiing for a long time, and they typical-
ly chose the 20K or 40K events. For the 10
race, we have high school teams show up
from schools such as Petoskey and Traverse
City, and other casual skiers that enjoy a
gentle, easy time. Its a recreational tour for
them, and there are no prizes, but they do
receive a t-shirt, medal and their official race
time.
The White Pine Stampede was founded
based on the dream of Gus Knopnicki, who
wanted to create a marathon cross-country
ski race traversing four northern Lower
Michigan counties. He presented the idea to
the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce in
1976, and two of the four proposed counties
decided to participate, so the course was set
through acres of White Pines in Crawford
and Antrim counties, which inspired the
events name.
The original race was 50 kilometers, and
took place on a cold, windy day. McKaig
recalls, We had 91 people skiing from
Frederic to Mancelona in the worst weather
we have had to date that year, with a high
around 9 degrees and 20 mile an hour strong
wind. Only 41 finished. I was the race direc-
tor and went to bed that night relieved that
we had pulled it off.
By 1981, the race was held solely in Antrim
County, and upon completion of the new
Mancelona High School in 1985, the start
was moved to its present location. That was
the same year White Pine Stampede organiz-
ers began donating a portion of entry fees to
Childrens Hospital of Michigan, and to date
those donations have exceeded $92,000.
Entry Fee is $65 for the 40K and 20K races
while the 10K tour costs $35. $5 from each
skiers registration is donated to the
Childrens Hospital of Michigan. Events on
Race Day will be:
- 9:30am - 40km classic & freestyle start
with Pre-race meeting time 8:45am
- 10:30am - 20km classic & freestyle start
with Pre-race meeting time 9:45am
- 11:30am - 10km tour classic & freestyle
start with Pre-race meeting time 10:45am
Awards (at 3:00 pm on Saturday at the
Summit Village, Shanty Creek) will include a
White Pine Stampede tee shirt and com-
memorative medal to each entrant. White
Pine Stampede commemorative plaques are
given to the top three finishers in the each
classification. 40km and 20km men's and
women's champions receive the traditional
award together with a gift certificate for
Shanty Creek.
There will also be a race after-party at
Shanty Creek Summit Village from 1 to 5 pm
on Saturday, featuring micro-brews from
Shorts Brewery for $1 a glass, and live music.
The White Pine Committee is please to once
again have Shanty Creek Resorts and Shorts
Brewing Co of Bellaire as major contributors.
Other sponsors include Mancelona Chamber
of Commerce, the Mancelona Rotary Club
and Fitzpatrick Mfg. Co.
Skiers are required to pick up their ski
packets prior to the event, either Friday at
Shanty Creek Resorts, or Saturday early
morning at Mancelona High School.
Registration may be completed on-line at
www.whitepinestampede.org or by calling
(231) 587-8812.
Tree Toss event at this years Alpenfrost
The 2nd Annual Alpenfrost event will host a
new and unique activity this year, a
Christmas Tree and Wreath Toss. The Mens
Division contestants will be throwing a left-
over Christmas tree from the recent holiday,
while the Womens Division competitors will
be throwing a leftover Christmas wreath. The
competition is for the best distance, and will
be held under the Pavilion on Court St. start-
ing at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 9.
There is no fee to enter, and top finishers in
both competitions will get trophies and
prizes.
Organizer Dale Gehman
says he is expecting a great
event, Weve had so much
enthusiasm for the Stone
Throw at Alpenfest, we think
this will go as well. And, who
wouldnt like to see just how
far a Christmas tree will fly?
Registration will be open
at the start of the event. To
pre-register, call Gehman at
989-370-6984.
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ed future Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Peyton
Manning and Tom Brady in the process.
On Super Bowl Sunday, avid sports fans,
occasional sports fans, and folks that rarely
watch football cant help but join in the
excitement of this unofficial national cele-
bration. The Super Bowl drew over 112 mil-
lion viewers in the United States last year,
and the game picks up more than a few
additional viewers worldwide. Ardent fans
are glued to each snap of the ball during this
ultimate pigskin play-off, while many simply
enjoy waiting for the commercials and being
a part of the revelry surrounding the mys-
tique of this glorious mid-winter party.
Whether gathering with family or a few
friends, or taking part in a huge Super Bowl
Sunday celebration, it can be fun to have a
few bits of game day trivia handy to share as
the gridiron battle unfolds.
The Game;
- The winning team receives the sterling
silver Vince Lombardi Trophy, named after
the late coach of the Green Bay Packers, plus
each of the players will receive the much-
coveted Super Bowl ring (valued at approxi-
mately $5,000 apiece).
- The Super Bowl was originally known as
the AFL-NFL World Championship. When
the AFL and NFL merged in 1970, the contest
between the American Football Conference
(AFC) and National Football Conference
(NFC) was renamed Super Bowl as pro-
posed by Lamar Hunt, founder of the
AFC. The name was purportedly
inspired after Mr. Hunt saw his daughter
playing with a Super Ball toy.
- The San Francisco 49ers have
appeared in five Super Bowls, winning each
time they played in Super Bowls XVI, XIX,
XXIII, XXIV and XXIX. The Baltimore
Ravens have played in one pre-
vious Super Bowl, XXXV, and
defeated the New York Giants.
As an aside, the now
defunct Baltimore Colts
appeared in Super
Bowl III, losing to
the New York Jets
who were powered
by quarterback Joe
Namath at the time.
- No team has played a Super Bowl in their
home stadium, no team has been shutout
(left the game without scoring a point) and
although three games were tied during the
last minute of play, no Super Bowl has gone
into overtime.
The Entertainment;
- 16-time Grammy-Award winner Beyonce
will perform during this years Pepsi Super
Bowl halftime show
- One of the most talked about Super Bowl
halftime debacles occurred in 2004, when
during a musical performance Justin
Timberlake accidentally removed a piece
of Janet Jacksons top, exposing her breast to
a worldwide television audience.
- Most of the early Super Bowls featured
marching bands during halftime. That
began to change in the late 1980s as musical
idols from virtually every genre took the
stage. Among the staggering variety of
entertainers featured during Super Bowl
halftime shows over the years are; Tony
Bennett, Prince, Michael Jackson, Carol
Channing and Ella Fitzgerald, The Who, The
Rolling Stones, George Burns and Mickey
Rooney, Chubby Checker, Clint Black, Shania
Twain, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Bruce
Springsteen, Britney Spears, Paul McCartney,
U2 and Tom Petty. Its obviously a difficult
target audience to define.
Commercials;
- The cost of a 30-second
commercial during the Super
Bowl this year is reported to be
around $4 million, up a cool half-
million from last year. Pepsi, Coca-
Cola, Anheuser-Busch, Mercedes-
Benz, Audi, VW, Hyundai, Doritos,
GoDaddy, and Skechers are
among the advertisers
getting ready to sling
memorable spots to
the delight of view-
ers during this
years
game.
- Some
notable
Super
Bowl ad debuts over the years include NY
Jets Quarterback Joe Namath shaving his legs
for Noxzema (1973), sharpshooters firing at a
variety of Master Locks during the 1970s,
Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Mean Joe
Greene tossing a Coca-Cola to a young fan
(1980), a 1984 themed ad (in 1984) show-
ing a woman hurling a hammer at a Big
Brother type face on a screen to promote
the rise of Apples Macintosh computers, the
Bud Bowls of the 1990s, and Michael
Jordan and Larry Bird playing HORSE to pro-
mote McDonalds Big Macs (1993).
Food;
- Snacks are a major part of Super Bowl
Sunday. The Calorie Control
Council and Snack Food
Association observe that
snack consumption averages
around 1,200 calories (not
including meals), represent-
ing nearly 50 grams of fat
ingested per Super Bowl
armchair quarterback.
- An estimated 28 million
pounds of pretzels, popcorn,
potato and tortilla chips will
be consumed during the day,
an amount with laid end to
end would stretch nearly
293,000 miles. Michigan leads
the nation in the production of
potatoes used in making pota-
to chips.
- It takes about 223,000 foot-
ball fields of farmland to grow
the amount of corn, potatoes
and avocados needed to make
the snacks fueling Super Bowl
Sunday munchies.
- Americans will quaff
approximately 325 million gal-
lons of beer on Super Bowl
Sunday. Designated drivers are
a must; the Insurance
Information Institute reports
more drivers are involved in
alcohol-related accidents on
Super Bowl Sunday than any
other day of the year, with the
exception of St. Patricks Day.
- Americans will spend about $237 million
on soft drink purchases during Super Bowl
week.
- Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest winter
grilling day of the year
- Antacid sales spike by 20 percent during
the Monday after the Super Bowl, and 6 per-
cent (or about 7 million) of Americans call in
sick to work on that same Monday.
With so much snackin and revelry going
on, its easy to lose track of time. For the
record - Super Bowl XLVII kick-off is at 6:30
pm EST on Sunday, February 3rd on CBS sta-
tions. Enjoy the game.
Super Bowl Continued...
By Jim Akans
People regularly tell us how much they
enjoy shopping here, relates Theresa
Lauber, owner of Angels at Work Resale in
Gaylord. The cleanliness of our store, the
variety of our inventory, and our very rea-
sonable prices are a pleasant surprise. They
feel very comfortableits a warm, home-
style atmosphere.
Indeed, the wide array of items offered at
Angels at Work Resale are presented in sever-
al comfortable rooms throughout the 2,400
square foot facility, each focusing on a tar-
geted range of goods, providing a effortless
way to browse items of interest.
When the store opened in August 2011, a
good portion of the original inventory was
purchased from another resale store that was
closing, and since that time countless addi-
tional items have been added from auctions,
estate and garage sales, and through dona-
tions.
We offer quality, thoroughly cleaned
clothing at very reasonable prices, notes
Lauber.
We also have furniture, house wares,
tools, books, shoes, belts and accessories, a
wide assortment of knickknacks, antiques,
and much more. We are also creating a spe-
cial Christian section in our bookstore area.
Shoppers can enjoy special values such as
a daily fill a 13-gallon bag with clothing
(excluding coat and snow pants) for just $5.
Angels at Work Resale also offers new gift
baskets, including some designed for baby
showers as well as seasonal themed baskets
(Valentines Day baskets are a big hit right
now).
Those who donated items to Angels at
Work Resale receive a 25-percent discount
card for purchases that is valid for 30 days
from the time of their donation. The store
does not offer consignment sales.
Angels at Work Resale is located at 1523 S.
Otsego Avenue (U.S. 27 South) in Gaylord.
During the winter, they are open Monday
through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and
closed on Sundays. For additional informa-
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LOCAL NEWS
GRAYLING
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The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center presents Live
and in person, singers Ann &
Will Rowland. You are invited
to a 45 minute concert on
Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6pm at
the Senior Center. Ann & Will
Rowlands tasteful combina-
tion of guitars and mandolin
underscores vocal harmony
that is often so tight that it
becomes hard to tell the voic-
es apart. Anns quiet nature is
countered by Wills energy
and sense of fun that encour-
ages audiences along a path
of delightful surprises. The
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale Street. There is
no admission charge for the
concert, but donations are
gladly accepted. We invite
you to join us for a Pepperoni
Pizza Dinner with Cole Slaw,
Brussels Sprouts and
Pineapple at 5pm prior to the
concert. The cost of the din-
ner is $5 for those under 60
and a suggested donation of
$2.50 for those 60 and over.
GRAYLING
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Sponsored by The Banks of
Grayling (Chemical Bank,
Citizens Bank, Fifth Third
Bank & Huntington National
Bank) Thursday, January 31,
5:30 7:30pm, Mainstream
Steak & Ribs. The cost to
attend is only $5 for
Chamber Members & $10 for
Not-Yet Members. Awards
will be presented to Chamber
Member of the Year, Citizen
of the Year and the You Made
it Happen awards.
GAYLORD
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Join the Gaylord Area
Chamber of Commerce for
Good Morning Gaylord on
Friday, February 1 from 8-
9am. This morning network-
ing event is sponsored and
hosted by Wisconsin Street
Hall who will also be provid-
ing a delicious breakfast buf-
fet that is included in the cost
of $10 for Chamber Members
/ $15 for non-members. Our
featured speaker will be from
the Gaylord Athletic
Boosters.
GRAYLING
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February 1-3 at Hanson Hills
Recreation Area - Winter Fun
Days is always the first week-
end in February. Lots of fun
things to do starting Friday
w/ Dollar night, DJ outside &
a marshmallow roast over the
campfire. Events continue
Saturday & Sunday with free
lift tickets & trail passes.
Other events include Big Air
Competition, Chili Cook off,
Sled Box Race & our inaugu-
ral Paintball Biathlon.
www.hansonhills.org.
PETOSKEY
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Friendship Centers of Emmet
County (Council on Aging)
will hold training sessions for
computer users in February
at their Petoskey Center at
1322 Anderson Road.
Volunteers from the Retired
and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) will offer
Laptop Labs on Friday,
February 1 and Friday,
February 15 from 1:00 3:00
p.m. Participants are asked to
bring in their own laptop
computers (PC or Mac) along
with application questions.
Hardware issues will not be
addressed. A wireless inter-
net connection is available,
so email and internet issues
can be addressed, as well as
basic word processing and
spreadsheet questions. The
cost for the two-hour session
is $5 and must be paid in
advance at the Petoskey cen-
ter. Class size is limited, so
early registration is encour-
aged. For more information,
call (231) 347-3211 or (888)
347-0369.
GRAYLING
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Beginning in February,
Mercy Hospital Grayling will
hold a free eight week Better
Breathing series aimed at
improving the quality of life
for adults suffering from
emphysema, chronic bron-
chitis, asthma and other
breathing problems. The
series is an interactive pro-
gram, sponsored by the res-
piratory department, offered
in a group setting and taught
by healthcare professionals
as well as a Licensed
Respiratory Therapist. The
program will cover topics
including understanding
your medications, travel tips,
breathing devices, panic con-
trol, building strength and
energy conservation. Classes
are free to everyone and will
be held every Monday from
February 11 through April 8
from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (there
will be no class on March 25).
Classes will be held at Mercy
Hospital Grayling in the
Huron Pines Room, which is
located near the cafeteria.
Registration is required by
calling 989-348-0325.
CHEBOYGAN
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On Saturday, February 23rd,
The Opera House will be pre-
senting its sixth Annual
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
HAS TALENT, an amateur tal-
ent show featuring people of
all ages, with talents ranging
from vocals to bands to
piano. Auditions will be held
on Saturday, February 2 at
10:00am on The Opera House
stage. Contestants are
requested to bring their CDs
or accompanist for the audi-
tion.
MANCELONA
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Skiers get ready, Michigans
longest-running point-to-
point cross country ski race,
the White Pine Stampede,
will take place on Saturday,
February 2. The 37th annual
race will feature a 40K, a 20K
and a 10K with all races start-
ing at the Mancelona High
School. The 20K and 10K will
end at Schuss Village and the
40K concludes at the Summit
at Shanty Creek. All races
feature both classic and
freestyle classifications.
Entry Fee is $65 for the 40K
and 20K races while the 10K
tour costs $35. $5 from each
skiers registration is donated
to the Childrens Hospital of
Michigan. Registration may
be completed on-line at
www.whitepinestampede.or
g or by calling (231) 587-8812.
The White Pine Stampede is a
Michigan Cup Race. For
more information please
contact race headquarters at
(231) 587-8812
GRAYLING
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Saturdays, Feb. 2 & 16, and
March 2, 10am-1pm at
Hartwick Pines State Park -
guided by a park interpreter
or historian, participants will
learn about the forest in the
winter & discover the impor-
tance of winter to Michigans
logging industry in the 1800s,
all while getting great exer-
cise. The hikes begin at the
Michigan Forest Visitor
Center with an orientation
and introduction to Hartwick
Pines and a short talk on win-
ter survival and equipment.
The group then departs from
the auditorium of the visitor
center into the woods. The
hike is approximately one
mile & will head through the
old growth forest of white
pine & hemlock, stop at deer
beds, & look for signs of por-
cupines & other animals that
use the forest in the winter.
The group will visit the log-
ging museum, where partici-
pants will have a chance to
warm up with a cup of hot
cider around the elevated fire
pit at the logging museum, &
hear stories about the shan-
tyboys who endured a win-
ter in the woods. Participants
may return to the visitor cen-
ter on their own or explore
other trails in the park. The
hikes will be limited to 20
participants for each hike.
The hikes are free, but please
call the visitor center at
Hartwick Pines at 989-348-
2537 to sign up. Some snow-
shoes may be available for
free use).
GRAYLING
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The Crawford County
Senior Center is hosting a
FREE Super Bowl Party on
Sunday, February 3rd at 6pm.
The community is invited to
watch the football game on
the large screen TV. Snacks
will be provided, including
homemade chili. We will
have a Super Bowl Trivia con-
test with a special prize for
the winner and we will be
taking votes for the best com-
mercial, too! This is an alco-
hol-free party. The Center is
located at 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling with doors
open at 6:00pm and kick-off
at 6:30pm.
MANCELONA
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Snow-Coming Week at
Mancelona High School
begins February 4. Student
events are planned through-
out the week and conclude
on February 9 when a King
and Queen will be crowned
at the Snow-Coming dance.
As a salute to our former stu-
dents and graduates, the
boys varsity basketball game
scheduled for February 8 will
be celebrated as a retro
game, in the old high
school gymnasium (currently
the 7/8 grade gym). Be sure
to put this date on your cal-
endar, get your school colors
on and come help make that
ol gym ROCK!
BOYNE FALLS
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Boyne Falls School will host a
Red Cross Blood Drive from
10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 5.
Odawa Casino in Petoskey
will be hosting a blood drive
on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3:45
p.m. in Ovation Hall. To
schedule an appointment to
donate call 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit www.redcrossblood.org.
PETOSKEY
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Boyne Falls School will host a
Red Cross Blood Drive from
10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 5.
Odawa Casino in Petoskey
will be hosting a blood drive
on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3:45
p.m. in Ovation Hall. To
schedule an appointment to
donate call 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit www.redcrossblood.org.
GRAYLING
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The Crawford County Baby
to Toddler Closets next dis-
tribution days in February
will be on the 7th, first
Thursday of the month from
11am until 3 pm, no cus-
tomers taken after 2:30. and
them on the third Thursday
11:00 am until 7 pm, no
clients after 6:30. We the vol-
unteers will be eager to see
you. We have some new
items being donated and the
way the donations are com-
ing in we should be able to
give more then the normal
issue of 10 diapers. We still
need socks, boots and winter
shoes. More information
contact Rose Mary Nelson,
Volunteer Coordinator. 989-
348-2985
GRAYLING
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Dynamic Physical Therapy is
sponsoring a new Golden
Toners Exercise Class to help
you start a healthier new
year. The classes will be held
at the Crawford County
Senior Center, located at 308
Lawndale St. at 11:00 am
each Thursday, starting on
Thursday, February 7th.
These classes are geared for
the older adult and will be
taught sitting in a chair as
well as standing, so can be
adapted to any fitness or
mobility level. The public is
invited to join in the fun!
There is no pre-registration
or charge for the classes. For
more information, please
contact the Senior Center at
(989) 348-7123.
GAYLORD
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The Gaylord Area Council for
the Arts will be holding their
Black & White with a Little
Red Exhibit February 6th
through March 2nd at the
Gaylord Community Arts
Center.
GRAYLING
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The Community is invited to
attend a Valentines Day
Dinner on Thursday,
February 7th from 4-6pm.
Menu includes Prime Rib,
Parsley Redskin Potatoes,
Cauliflower & Broccoli
Casserole, Berry Fruit Mix
and Red Velvet Cake. The
meal is only $5 per person for
those under 60 and a sug-
gested donation of $2.50 for
those 60 & over. Dinner is
open to the public and no
reservations are required.
The Crawford County
308 Lawndale St. For more
information call (989) 348-
7123.
GAYLORD
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February 8, St. Marys
Cathedral Parish Hall will
host a Homemade Italian
Dinner from 5-7pm to bene-
fit the Gaylord Area Council
for the Arts.
GAYLORD
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February 9, Otsego Christian
Schools Annual Auction
from 4:30-8:30pm at the
Gaylord E-Free Church.
GRAYLING
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Saturday evenings on
February 9 & 23 from 6-9pm
at Hartwick Pines State Park -
Over 75 lanterns will be lit
along the 1.25 mile, groomed
cross-country ski trail. The
Michigan Forest Visitor
Center will be open and visi-
tors are welcomed to thaw
out (or cool down) in our
warming room where hot
beverages (cider, tea, coffee
and hot cocoa) and snacks
will be offered. There is no
charge to participate in these
evening ski events however a
Mi. Recreation Passport is
required to enter the park.
(989) 348-2537.
GAYLORD
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Pins for the 2nd Annual
Alpenfrost being held in
Downtown Gaylord on
February 9th are now avail-
able at the Chambers office.
Pins are $2 and offer you dis-
counts around town, includ-
ing an additional tasting at
Treetop Resorts 2nd Annual
Michigan Craft Beer & Wine
Festival being held from 6-
10pm on February 9th. Visit
www.gaylordalpenfrost.com
for more information.
PETOSKEY
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Babies and Books, 2 sessions.
Babies and Moms (or other
caregivers!) The program will
run much like a play group
and will introduce rhymes,
songs and books to babies
and caregivers. 20-30 min-
utes long. Registration
appreciated. Winter session
will meet for 5 consecutive
Wednesdays: February 6, 13,
20 and 27 and March 6 at
10:30am in the Basement
Classroom of the library.
Please sign up by 7pm
Monday, February 4. Spring
session will meet for 5 con-
secutive Wednesdays: April
10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8
at10:30a.m in the Basement
Classroom. Please sign up by
7pm Monday, April 8.
GAYLORD
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Today's Amazing Cardiac
Procedures is the topic at the
educational breakfast Feb. 7
at the University Center.
Guest speaker is Dr. David
Corteville from McLaren
Northern Michigan.
Breakfast at 9am, suggested
donation is $5. Sponsored by
OCCOA.
PETOSKEY
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The Casino will be hosting a
blood drive on Thursday,
February 7 from 10am to
3:45pm in Ovation Hall. The
goal is to collect 42 units. In
order to do so, we need to
schedule 49 appointments.
All who donate or attempt to
donate will be entered into a
drawing for a chance to win
hotel stays at Turtle Creek
Casino and Hotel and
Holiday Inn West Bay-
Traverse City. You will also
receive a special American
Red Cross key chain, while
supplies last. For further
information or to schedule
an appointment, you may
contact Marty Van De Car at
mvandecar@odawacasino.co
m or log onto www.redcross-
blood.org, sponsor code:
Odawa. Walk ins are wel-
come. Helping save lives is
always in season.
ROSCOMMON
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Saturday, February 9th at
Kirtland Community College
Art, fashion, holistic healing,
cosmetology department
makeovers, wine & hors
doeuvres, music & more! For
more information, visit
www.kirtlandfoundation.org.
2nd Annual River House, Inc.
FUNdraiser
Chili Lovers Chili Cook-Off
Thursday, February 21, 2013
LOCAL NEWS
GAYLORD
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On February 9th from 4pm
until 8pm New Life
Pregnancy Resource Center
will be having an all you can
eat Spaghetti dinner at BJ's
Restaurant in Gaylord. The
cost will be $5 per person.
PETOSKEY
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Sign up to read to a therapy
dog, call 231-758-3112 for 15
minute appointment.
Children's Room. Free.
Second Saturday of every
month from 1-2:30pm,
February 9, March 9, April 13,
May 11 and third Thursday of
the month from 3:30-5pm.
GAYLORD
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Otsego Christian School will
be hosting their 24th Annual
Auction "Rejoice in the Lord"
on Saturday, Feb. 9th at the
E-Free Church. Doors will
open at 4:30 pm with a deli-
cious catered dinner being
served at 6 pm. We will have
hundreds of silent, live and
dessert auction items up for
bid, and it promises to be a
very enjoyable evening for
everyone. Tickets are $25 per
person, so just call or stop by
OCS to pick them up. For
more information, you may
also call (989) 732-8333.
GAYLORD
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BJs Restaurant and Catering
will be hosting an all- you-
can eat spaghetti dinner Feb.
9, 4-8pm. All proceeds to
benefit New Life Pregnancy
Resource Center of Gaylord.
Cost is $5 person.
GRAYLING
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Saturday, February 9th from
9am 12pm at American
Legion Hall in Grayling ~ The
Grayling Lions Club invites
the community to enjoy pan-
cakes, sausage, juice, coffee,
etc. Silent Auction & Prizes.
Cost: By Donation.
HARBOR SPRINGS
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The Charlevoix-Emmet
Intermediate School District
will be hosting Michigan
College Goal (formerly
College Goal Sunday) on
Sunday, February 10th. The
event will take place at Boyne
City High School and at
Harbor Springs High School
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The
event is free and open to stu-
dents and their families that
need help filling out the Free
Application For Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Trained
financial aid representatives
will be able to guide students
and their parents through
each step of completing and
filing the FAFSA. Parents and
students should bring their
completed 2012 Federal Tax
Return (1040) if possible, or
their W2 and 1099 forms. For
more information or to vol-
unteer at the event, contact
Kelly Johnson at (231) 582-
8070 or visit www.micollege-
goal.org.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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The Little Traverse
Conservancy had one of its
most successful land protec-
tion years ever in its 40-year
history in 2012. All told, these
projects protected more than
5,200 acres of land and 5.75
miles of shoreline through-
out the Conservancy's five-
county service area.
GAYLORD
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Join the Chamber of
Commerce to celebrate the
wonderful people in our
community and the great
things that have happened
during the last year. This
years Annual Awards
Banquet sponsored by Blue
Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan will be held on
Tuesday, February 19 at the
Knights of Columbus Hall
with BJs Catering. The
evening will start with a
Hospitality Hour at 6:30pm
sponsored by Chemical Bank
and Paxton Resources, we
will then start our evenings
events including dinner and
the awards ceremony spon-
sored by Dunns Business
Solutions at 7pm and finish
about 8pm. The cost is $30
per ticket and must be pur-
chased by February 12th at
the Chambers Main Street
office. Chamber Members
may call 989-732-6333 to
charge to your Chamber
Account.
GRAYLING
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The Community is invited to
attend a free Concert by The
Reflections Band on
Wednesday, February 13th at
2pm. This trio features Don
Havenstein on Alto & Tenor
Saxophone, Dee Boik on the
Piano/Keyboard and Double
Bass player Matt Lucas.
These seniors play mostly
for seniors and their music
features numbers from the
20s through the 60s. They
enjoy playing love songs, fox
trots, Latin, polkas, waltzes,
popular music from the Big
Band Era and holiday songs
and can play most requests.
The Crawford County
308 Lawndale Street in
Grayling. There will be no
charge or registration for this
FREE event, but donations
are appreciated to help cover
cost. For more information
call (989) 348-7123.
GAYLORD
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The Gaylord Area Chamber
of Commerce, The Gaylord
Area Council For The Arts,
Life Church and Big Bear Deli
invite you to Business After
Hours on Wednesday,
February 13th from 5-7pm.
This evening networking
event will be held at the Arts
Council and Life Church with
appetizers/drinks provided
by Big Bear Deli. The cost is
$5 for Chamber Members /
$10 for nonmembers.
ROSCOMMON
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The Knights of Columbus
Prince of Peace Council
Invites you to Sweethearts
Night Feb. 14th at the K of C
Hall located at 165 W. Federal
Highway. The evening will
begin at 6:00 pm. with a
social hour. Dinner for two
served at 7pm. Enjoy the rest
of the evening with lively
entertainment and dancing,
featuring Allen Bondar on
the keyboards, with Song
Stylist Diane Chamberlain
singing your favorite
melodies and requests. The
cost of the evening is $50 per
Couple, all inclusive of
Beverages and Soft Drinks
Provided. Advance
Reservations required by Feb.
10th deadline. For more
information and Tickets
please call Glenn Stuart 989-
275-2005 or Don Croff at 275-
0099
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Feb. 15 - 17. Food, Music,
Snowmobile ride, fishing,
hiking, euchre tourney, poker
run and kids games. Great
time for the entire family in
the world's friendliest small
town.
BOYNE CITY
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Saturday, February 16th, 10-
Noon at the Hill Preserve,
Charlevoix County. Have you
ever wondered how animals
survive, stay warm, and find
food in the winter? Get a
glimpse into the winter
habits and lives of northern
Michigan creatures while
exploring the wooded land-
scape of The Hill Preserve. We
will attempt to identify and
follow tracks while making
some great tracks of our own.
Meet at the new parking lot
on Clute Road.
GAYLORD
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Does someone you love have
mood swings because of
Alzheimers? Changes in
behavior or mood cause a
great deal of concern in fam-
ily members, friends and
caregivers who provide care
for seniors with Alzheimers
disease. Lisa Teglas,
Alzheimers Association of
Northern Michigan, will
present information 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 will be held on
Tuesday, February 19 from
9:30am to 10:30am at the
Otsego County Sportsplex. It
is sponsored by Seniors
Helping Seniors and is free to
those interested and is open
to the public. Coffee and
breakfast rolls will be avail-
able. For more information
contact Carla Parkes RN at
989-448-8323
Gaylord Ford-Lincoln
1928 S. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord
www.gaylordfordlincoln.com
(989) 732-6737
1-800-732-6710
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Groundhog Day is almost here. For
most of its history which, according
to some reports, dates back to the first
celebration in 1886 or 1887 in
Punxsutawney, Pa. Groundhog Day
held little significance for most
Americans. But that changed in 1993
with the release of the movie
Groundhog Day, in which a semi-embit-
tered meteorologist, played by Bill
Murray, is forced to re-live the same day
over and over again. He repeatedly
makes poor choices, until he finally
learns from his mistakes and is granted
the ability to move on with his life. Since
the movie came out, the term
Groundhog Day is often used to refer
to a situation in which someone repeats
the same mistakes. Its a phenomenon
that happens in many walks of life
including investing.
So, how can you avoid becoming a
Groundhog Day investor? Here are
some suggestions:
Dont chase after hot investments.
Many investors make this same mistake
over and over they hear about a hot
investment from a friend, relative or tel-
evision commentator, and they buy it.
Too often, though, by the time they pur-
chase this investment, its already cool-
ing down. Even more importantly, it just
might not be suitable for them. So
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for your needs, goals and risk tolerance.
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even several times a day. But if youre
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ments are doing over short intervals,
you may be tempted to make unwise
decisions in response to sudden drops
or jumps. You can get a good sense of
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goals by checking your portfolio once a
month.
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choices. Buy low and sell high is the
classic piece of investment advice. But
too many investors only buy invest-
ments when theyre on the rise and sell
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being driven by fear and greed. Keep
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i n v e s t me n t s .
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financial markets
have trended up in
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weve seen many
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have lasted for a
year or longer.
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estimating the
rate of return
youll need to
achieve your
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tions, you may
want to work with
an experienced
financial profes-
sional.
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G r o u n d h o g
Day-type invest-
ment mistakes
can be costly. But
you can avoid them if you maintain a
solid investment strategy, if youve got
patience and perseverance and if you
stay focused on the long-term horizon.
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at phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com.
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Laugh out loud with family and
friends as Crooked Tree Arts Center
presents the nationally acclaimed
Chicago comedy troupe, The
Improvised Shakespeare Company.
Saturday February 2nd presents
two opportunities to catch this hys-
terical troupe of acclaimed improv
comedians. The 4:00 pm family
show (grades 7 and up) is a great
family date and an 8:00 pm uncen-
sored evening show
for the less inhibit-
ed.
Sweet treats will
be available after
each performance;
and are made even
sweeter with restau-
rant discounts for
ticket holders.
Crooked Tree has
partnered with City
Park Grill and
Palette Bistro to
offer ticket holders
a 10% discount on
food purchases
made that
evening. Simply
show the ticket or
ticket stub to
receive the dis-
count on food.
February 2nd
marks the date to
shake off cabin
fever with the hys-
terical The
Improvised Shakespeare Company,
at Crooked Tree Arts Center. 4pm
family show (grades 7+) or 8 pm
uncensored; reserved seats for both
are available at
www.crookedtree.org. Tickets are
$25 for members/ $35 for non-
members and $10 for students.
Two shows available, but tickets are
going fast!
Crooked Tree Arts Center hosts Emmy Glass from
SugarBean Cupcakes and Confections for the next Just
Us! series of childrens programming. These fun, one-
time events have been created for some quality just us
time between kids and their favorite adult. Emmy will
be sharing creative cupcake baking and decorating
Saturday February 2, 10:00a-12:00p for grades 1-5, in the
kitchen of Crooked Tree Arts Center.
Sugar Bean Cupcakes and Confections is a locally
owned confectionary, headed by Emmy Glass. Sugar
Bean is known for the rich, flavorful treats, as well as the
lush, creative decoration to make them one of kind.
View samples of Emmys work at www.sugarbeancup-
cakes.com.
More about the Sugar Beans Just Us!, and all of the
vibrant educational programming at Crooked Tree Arts
Center, can be found at www.crookedtree.org. Register
online or by calling the Arts Center, 231.347.4337.
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Mr. "WHO DUN-IT" returns (or is it Mrs.)?
Marilyn Kaczanowski, Director of Friendship
Housing Center (FHC), the homeless shelter serving
the Gaylord area, announces with excitement a spe-
cial mystery dinner theatre will be held at the
Michaywe Clubhouse on February 16th. This year's
mystery-dinner theatre is "The Reading of the Will,
sharing the story of how the family of the deceased
billionaire Maxwell Money is surprised to learn that
the death of their beloved patriarch was not an
accident.
Sandy Glasby, co-founder of Gaylord Community
Productions, Inc. and author of this year's mystery,
has assembled a cast of seasoned actors to portray
Mr. Money's fascinating and mysterious life. A twist
for this story is that everyone attending the reading
has the potential of being a recipient of Mr.
Money's last wishes for distribution of his estate.
YOU could be mentioned in THE WILL!
Glasby stated that she has brought this mystery
story "home": Mr. Money plays golf at Gaylord
Country Club, has lunch at the Sugar Bowl
Restaurant and retreats to his home on Mackinac
Island.
Tickets for the Saturday, February 16th event at
$30 per person, and are available at Saturn
Booksellers on Main St. downtown Gaylord, and at
the Gaylord Information Center (located on S.
Otsego and First St.). Proceeds from this exciting
dinner theatre event will help to fund the wonder-
ful ongoing work of the Friendship Housing Center.
The Friendship Housing Center (FHC) is more
than a "homeless shelter". Kaczanowski said, "In
addition to providing food and shelter, a major
focus of the FHC is training and education
designed to ensure success for our clients once they
transition to independent living".
"The Reading of the Will" is scheduled for
Saturday, February 16th at the Michawye
Clubhouse. Attendees should arrive at 5:30 pm for a
relaxing cocktail with a fabulous dinner scheduled
at 6:00 pm. Sponsors for this event include: Dunns
Business Solutions, Patriot Steel, Nelson Funeral
Home, American Waste, Johnsons Oil & Propane
Company, Glasser Insurance Agency, Inc. and The
Law Office of Michael D. Nelson PLC.
For more information please call Marilyn
Kaczanowski at 989-732-5960.
Mystery Dinner Theatre event at Michaywe Clubhouse
a fundraiser for Friendship Housing Center
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On Saturday, February 23rd, The Opera House will
be presenting its sixth Annual Northern Michigan Has
Talent, an amateur talent show featuring people of all
ages, with talents ranging from vocals to bands to
piano. This concert will feature eleven (11) amateur
performing artists who reside in the Northern
Michigan area, and who were selected from open
auditions held Saturday, February 2nd. This years
proceeds from the Talent Show will go to the Robert
Moloney Scholarship Fund, which provides scholar-
ships for students who attend summer programs to
pursue their interests in the arts.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 2 at
10:00am on The Opera House stage. Contestants are
requested to bring their CDs or accompanist for the
audition.
Cash prizes will be awarded to First through Third
place winners, with First Place winning $150, Second
Place $75.00 and Third Place $50.00. The judges for
the show will select the winners, but the audience will
select the Peoples Choice Award.
The Talent Show will take place on Saturday,
February 23 at 7:30pm. We will have a Celebrity
Master of Ceremonies for the show. Panel members
and judges will be announced.
Tickets are now available through The Opera House
Box Office at 403 North Huron Street. Office hours
are 9:30 A.M. through 4:30 P.M., Tuesday through
Friday. Seating is Non-Reserved and all Tickets are
$10.00. Call 231-627-5841 or 231-627-5432 for tickets.
This program is supported, in part, by the Michigan
Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and The National
Endowment for the Arts.
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The Petoskey Regional Chamber of
Commerce group, Connecting Women in
Business (CWIB), is hosting an educational
and networking luncheon on Tuesday,
February 5, featuring International Celebrity
Artist and Feng Shui beauty master, Billy
Yamaguchi. The Topic is The First Three
Seconds What it Says about You.
Within the first three seconds of meeting,
the first impression determines how success-
ful that you represents yourself, organization
or company. Yamaguchi explains that Feng
Shui Beauty is about reading peoples ener-
gy. Finding out who they are on the inside
and connecting it
to the outside. We
are the greatest
conduits of ener-
gy and express
this energy in
appearance,
speech, body lan-
guage and
demeanor.
Through a
series of ques-
tions, Yamaguchi
uses the five ele-
ments in Feng
Shui as identifiers
of energy. He has
designed cutting,
coloring, and
makeup tech-
niques and prod-
ucts for each of the
five elements. Although his main focus is on
the one visual that people first notice-your
hair, his advice includes the best colors,
accessories, and fashion for your element or
energy.
Understanding your energy gives you the
opportunity to honor it or change it as need-
ed. This is definitely an audience participa-
tory event. The experience is designed to
honor the attendee and to create a Wow!
First Impression.
The Chamber is excited to be able to
partner with the Spa at The
Inn at Bay Harbor and to
have such an influential hair
designer speak to women in
the area, said Membership
Director, Lisa Hoyt. His
celebrity client list includes
stars Jennifer Aniston,
Charlize Theron, Julia
Roberts, Ellen DeGeneres,
Lady Gaga, Britney Spears
and Gwen Stefani.
The event takes place at
The Inn at Bay Harbor.
Registration and networking
begin at 11:30 a.m., the
luncheon and presentation
begin at noon and the event ends at 1:30
p.m. The cost is $25. Advance registrations
are required with the deadline being 5 p.m.
Friday, February 1. The event is open to any-
one who would like to attend. Call the
Chamber to make your reservation at (231)
347-4150.
Comfort Keepers is the Speaker Sponsor of
this luncheon and Talulu Beauty Lounge is
the Event Sponsor. PNC Bank is the marquee
sponsor and Lite 96.3 is the exclusive radio
sponsor of CWIB.
By Jim Akans
Bravada Salon, located in Mancelona, will be holding a
three-day grand re-opening celebration on February 7th, 8th
and 9th. Wanda Sirmons purchased the former Sunset Salon
in December, and other than a brief couple of days during
the ownership transition, the shop has not been closedso
an opening celebration is overdue!
Sirmons, who worked at Sunset Salon before purchasing it
and opening Bravada Salon at the same location, notes, My
other stylist is Aleasha Schuch. We offer virtually any type of
hair styling and hair care service, as well as manicures, pedi-
cures, hair removal, three beds for tanning and even spa
treatments. We have a friendly, clean environment and we
are very customer service oriented.
She adds, We guaranteed our haircuts; if a customer isnt
happy with their cut, we will redo it at no charge. We will
work until we get it right. We make sure our customers are
happy with their salon experience when they come to
Bravada.
Next weekends Grand Re-opening celebration at Bravada
Salon is a great way to check out this shop. They will be
offering $8 haircuts each day, and giving away lots and lots of
door prizes.
During the celebration, explains Sirmons, when some-
one walks in our door they will be given four tickets for our
drawings. One is for our grand prize of $100 in gift certifi-
cates from area stores and an orbit tanning package from us.
One will be for a door prize drawing, featuring such items as
lotions or shampoos, and the third ticket will be for a draw-
ing for a pedicure. The fourth ticket will be for one of two
tanning bed package drawings.
But thats not all. During the Grand Re-opening celebra-
tion, Bravada Salon will be offering several specials, includ-
ing $5 off a shellac or a manicure with shellac services. And
dont forget that $8 haircut special!
Bravada Salon is located at 110 W. State Street in
Mancelona, across from the pizza shop and next to True
Value hardware. They are open Monday through Friday from
10 am to 7 pm and Saturdays from 10 am until 2 pm.
LOCAL NEWS
Petoskey Chamber Business Luncheon on February 5th
to feature international celebrity artist Billy Yamaguchi
Bravada Salon in
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three-day
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You know that regular physical activity is
good for you. The benefits of exercise are
numerous. Sure, exercise is essential if you
are trying to lose weight and is very helpful in
maintaining weight loss. Regular exercise can
help you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep.
Exercising regularly improves physical
healthy by increasing levels of good choles-
terol and decreasing triglycerides. This
reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Regular exercise can also prevent or improve
the control of stroke, metabolic syndrome,
type 2 diabetes, arthritis and some types of
cancer. Exercise reduces depression,
improves mood and boosts energy. How
many more reasons do you need to exercise
regularly?
But you are busy and don't want to spend
more time than you need exercising, so how
much exercise do you really need? The
answer to the question depends on your
goals. Most of the health benefits listed above
can be achieved through 30 minutes of mod-
erate cardiovascular activity three days per
week and 30 minutes of resistance exercise
two days per week. If your goal is to lose
weight, you will want to increase your cardio-
vascular exercise to at least 30 minutes five
times per week. If you workout intensely, you
only need to workout for 20 minutes three
times per week to lose weight. But that
means pushing yourself to exercise at your
highest level - no slacking off!
So, what is "moderate activity"? Walking
for 30 minutes at a brisk pace would qualify.
Not so fast that you are winded, but fast
enough so your heart rate is quickened.
Walking doesn't require any special equip-
ment and can be done indoors or outdoors. It
is easy to get started with walking as a regular
physical activity. Your goal should be to main-
tain a regular level of activity, so you want to
find something that you enjoy doing long-
term.
If your goal is to lose weight, you want to
consume fewer calories that you expend dur-
ing the day. Recording your food intake is a
great way to monitor what you are eating.
You may also want to know how much exer-
cise you need to create this calorie deficit.
There are monitors available at a reasonable
cost to track your calorie burn. Send me an e-
mail for specific details (Deb@weekly-
choice.com). There are also online calcula-
tors that can estimate calories burned based
on activity, gender and body weight. One
such calculator can be found at: www.health-
status.com/calculate/cbc.
Regularly burn more calories than you take
in and you will lose weight - that is the
"secret" to weight loss! I hope you are con-
vinced that regular physical activity is worth
working into your schedule. As always, do
not undertake substantial changes in your
eating or physical activity without consulting
your physician, particularly if you have phys-
ical limitations or are taking medication.
The North Central Michigan College gym
and fitness center will offer a free Eclipse
Ball workshop as part of Family Fun Night
on Monday, February 4 at 5 p.m. Activities
will be in the Student and Community
Resource Center gymnasium on the
Petoskey campus.
The game of Eclipse ball is a combina-
tion of volleyball, badminton and tennis,
played with a volleyball net, light-weight
racquet and an eight inch rubber ball. The
game is designed for the whole family.
Eclipse Ball Junior is a game for younger
kids played with a softer ball. Eclipse Ball is
now played all over the world. It is also
taught in physical education classes in all
50 states and many Canadian provinces.
Join the inventor of the game at this free
workshop.
Other activities at Family Fun Night
include soccer, basketball and volleyball.
There will be appropriate toys and tum-
bling mats for toddlers and an obstacle
course for children ages 7 to 11. The fitness
staff will be available to help parents and
their children with all activities.
Participants should wear suitable gym
clothing and clean, dry shoes. Family Fun
and Fitness Nights are also scheduled on
March 4 and April 1. Cost is $5 per family
and includes all activities.
Call 231-439-6370 for information.
P.O. Box 1064 Gaylord, MI 49734
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Joy Fellowship
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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.'
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Daily Word
THURSDAY: Matthew 22:8-10 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 8 Then he *said to his slaves, The wedding is
ready, but those who were invited were not worthy. 9 Go therefore to the main highways, and as many as you
find there, invite to the wedding feast. 10 Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered together all they
found, both evil and good; and the wedding hall was filled with dinner guests.
FRIDAY: Revelation 19:9-10 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 9 Then he *said to me, Write, Blessed are those who
are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he *said to me, These are true words of God. 10 Then
I fell at his feet to worship him. But he *said to me, Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your
brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
SATURDAY: Acts 8:32-38 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 32 Now the passage of Scripture which he was reading
was this: He was led as a sheep to slaughter; And as a lamb before its shearer is silent, So He does not open
His mouth. 33 In humiliation His judgment was taken away; Who will relate His generation? For His life is
removed from the earth. 34 The eunuch answered Philip and said, Please tell me, of whom does the prophet
say this? Of himself or of someone else? 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture
he preached Jesus to him. 36 As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch *said,
Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized? 37 [And Philip said, If you believe with all your
heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.] 38 And he
ordered the chariot to stop; and they both went down into the water, Philip as well as the eunuch, and he bap-
tized him.
SUNDAY: Revelation 3:19-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline;
therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens
the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. 21 He who overcomes, I will grant to
him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
MONDAY: Mark 16:15-16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and
preach the gospel to all creation. 16 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has
disbelieved shall be condemned.
TUESDAY: Romans 10:8-10 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 8 But what does it say? The word is near you, in
your mouth and in your heartthat is, the word of faith which we are preaching, 9 that if you confess with
your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10
for with the heart a person believes, resulting in right-
eousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in
salvation.
WEDNESDAY: Colossians 4:5-6 New American Standard Bible
(NASB) 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward out-
siders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your
speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt,
so that you will know how you should respond to each
person.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
513 Charles Brink Rd. Gaylord
Rev. Karen Huddelson
Aaron Hotelling, Director of Music
Ecumenical Worship
Sunday Service and
Sunday School
10 a.m. (nursery provided)
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Pastor Sharon
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Freedom Worship Center
Jesus said in John 3: 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only
begotten son, that who so ever believes in him, shall not perish, but have ever-
lasting life.
Many people say, I don't need to go to church to pray or to worship God. I
find God in the woods, in my house or in my car, I don't need to go to church to
find him.
Yes, that is true, the Lord is everywhere. I like to give this example, have you
seen those shows where the lions are hunting for the deer and the deer are in a
big crowd of them. As the lions start to chase the deer there is always one who
separates himself from the group and that one is usually the one who gets eaten
by the lions.
We need each other in the body of Christ. To encourage one another, to pray
for one another and to keep us on the right pathway.
The bible says we should not separate ourselves from each other, and to pray
for one another. I need people as a pastor and people need a pastor. Just as
Jesus went out in the wilderness to be tempted by satan, we too will be tempt-
ed. Just think of it this way, when Jesus was alone in the wilderness he didn't
have anyone to stand with him, to pray with him or to encourage him, he was
alone.
Jesus provides a way for us that we should come together in unity and wor-
ship God. We need each other.
If you are wanting to know how to get to heaven take a look at the gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The life and example of Jesus is how we should
live our life. He already knows we are not perfect people, but that is our prize, to
turn our life around and start living for him.
In John 3: 17 it says God did not send his son into the world to condemn the
world, but that the world through him might be saved.
God the father loves us so much, that he would give his son to die for us, so
that by believing in his son we would have eternal life. Today you can accept
Jesus as your Lord and Savior, by asking him to forgive you of your sins and the
sins you have committed against him and others. Then ask him to come into
your heart and show you the way, and find a good bible believing church and go
be with others who love him as much as you love him.
Thoughts on...God has invited you to spend eternity
with Him. How did you RSVP??
Noted author and speaker Anthony Horvath
has launched a search for stories from parents
who have been told their unborn child would be
born with something drastically wrong, only to
have the doctors proved wrong upon birth. The
outspoken pro-life advocate is compiling stories
for a new book project titled, "They Were
Wrong."
"Almost every time I finish giving a presenta-
tion I will be approached by someone telling me
how doctors said that their child would have
such and such problem once it was born but
after birth it is discovered that the child is per-
fectly healthy, Horvath said.
"Unfortunately, a huge number of women
abort their child based on the declaration that
something is horribly wrong about him or her.
Given how many times variations of this story is
shared with me, it has occurred to me that per-
haps it is time these stories be compiled into a
book," he said.
The former president of Wisconsin Lutherans
for Life emphasizes that a correct diagnosis
doesn't justify "termination," as he and his wife
were told that their daughter would have spina
bifida.
Horvath documented the story in his book,
"We Chose Life: Why You Should Too" and
speaks often about his family's experience.
"Nonetheless, the fact that doctors could be
wrong, and often are, remains one of the rea-
sons why, even if you are not 'pro-life,' you
should still choose life," said the founder of
Athanatos Christian Ministries.
Parents with stories to tell can contact the
author through a page on the Athanatos
Christian Ministries website. Horvath said plans
for the book include distribution to hospitals,
clinics, and pregnancy centers and for people
wanting to give the book to friends or family
members who have been notified their child has
a problem and is considering abortion.
Learn more about the book project at
http://wechoselife.com/pro_life_book/.
'They Were Wrong'
Pro-Life Author Anthony Horvath Seeks Stories from Parents whose Children Defied the Odds
LOCAL NEWS
By Jim Akans
As the mid-winter outdoor temperatures
in northern Lower Michigan slip well
below freezing, home heating systems are
hard at work keeping families warm and
cozy indoors. Making sure those heating
systems are operating efficiently, and safe-
ly, is a top priority for keeping the cold
outside, and the family protected inside.
With experience in the heating and
cooling industry since 1979, Kevin
Westcott, who established Family Comfort
Systems in Gaylord back in 1995, knows
the importance of keeping heating equip-
ment running at peak performance. His
companys longstanding tradition of
expertise and excellence in customer serv-
ice has established a loyal customer base
throughout northern Michigan, and his
factory-trained team of technicians are at
the ready to perform a home heating sys-
tem tune-up for just $89.
Service is our niche, affirms Kevin
Westcott, and at this time of the year,
making sure our customers heating sys-
tem is operating safely and efficiently, as
well as evaluating any potential for
impending breakdowns is our top priority.
Most people dont realize how inexpensive
a home heating system tune-up from
Family Comfort Systems is, and how it can
help save money on their utilities bills,
keep their furnace running safely, and
help to avoid system breakdowns in the
middle of the night.
In addition to maintenance procedures
such as testing system igniters, flame sen-
sors, fan motor lubrication and checking
belts and filters, Westcott notes that a
heating system tune-up will also involve
several safety checks points.
Problems such as plugged chimneys or
defective heat exchangers will cause dead-
ly CO2 gas to leak into the home, relates
Westcott. While having a yearly system
tune up will save the homeowner money
on their utility bills and increase the life of
the heating system, the most important
reason to have a system checked regularly
is to minimize the risk of CO2 poisoning
inside the home.
For those with aging heating and cool-
ing system equipment, this is also a great
time to consider upgrading that equip-
ment with new, more energy-efficient
models. Several energy suppliers, includ-
ing Great Lakes Energy, Consumers Energy
and DTE are offering rebates for items
such as gas boilers, furnaces, heat pumps,
thermostats and even water heaters.
Many of these rebate programs are sched-
uled to expire on March 31st of this year,
so visit Family Comfort Systems website at
www.familycomfortsystems.com for addi-
tional information and updates.
If someone is looking at replacing an
existing furnace or air conditioning sys-
tem, Westcott states, we will run the
numbers for them and see how the utility
savings will pay back over time. There are
several rebate programs currently avail-
able that can help offset the initial invest-
ment a homeowner will make for that new
equipment.
Family Comfort Systems recently re-
located to 519 W. Second Street in Gaylord,
and can be contacted at (989) 732-8099 or
visit www.familycomfortsystems.com.
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on local providers for services like
accounting and printing. This
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customer spends at a local store or
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Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people.
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Young Women in Public Affairs
Award Applications Available
Gaylord - Last February, the Zonta International
Foundation Board and the Zonta International Board
approved the expansion of the Young Women in Public
Affairs Award (YWPA) Program by doubling the quantity of
awards available, simultaneously increasing the funds by
$1,000.00 each. In 2013, each of the thirty-one Zonta
Districts will present one $1,000.00 award; from this pool of
applicants the YWPA Committee will select ten international
winners to receive an additional $4,000.00 award.
The Zonta Club of Gaylord Area proudly participates in the
YWPA program. The club presents one outstanding 16-19
year old with a local award and funnels their application to
Zonta International District 15 for consideration. We are
really excited about the increase in funding for the YWPA
notes Amber Theriault, president of the Zonta Club of
Gaylord Area. We are hoping parents will encourage their
daughters to apply. The application is lengthy, but having
this recognizable award listed on college applications gives
the girls an important advantage.
Applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commit-
ment to their school and to their community and the prob-
lems limiting the advancement of the status of women in
their own country and worldwide. The Zonta International
Young Women in Public Affairs program looks to the young
women of today for the leaders of tomorrow. The goal of the
program is to encourage more young women to participate
in public affairs by recognizing a young womans commit-
ment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leader-
ship achievements and a dedication to the advancement of
the status of women.
Applications, which can be obtained from area high school
counselors, must be postmarked on or before February 28 to:
Zonta Club of Gaylord Area, Karla Stretten YWPA Chair, 9805
Skytrails, Mancelona MI 49659. Applications can also be
found at www.Zonta.org and e-mailed to
info@GaylordZonta.org.
The Otsego County Mounted Division
recently presented a bench to the Otsego
County Animal Shelter, in memory of
Josephine "Jo" LaPan. Jo was a founding,
and lifetime member of the OCMD and also
a lifetime member or the Michigan Sheriff's
Mounted Association. Pictured from Left to
right are: Lt. Jessi Sheteron, Melissa
Fitzgerald, (Director of the animal shelter),
Hanna Johnson, junior member, Sgt. Suzie
Davis, Capitan Nadia Kidder, All of the
OCMD, Deputy Amy Moon, OCMD Liaison
Officer, and in front Lane Kidder a Very
close friend of Jo's.
ROSCOMMON The Kirtland Community College
Foundation is hosting a Womens Day event from 1-4:00 p.m.
on Saturday, February 9 in the Student Center at Kirtlands
main campus near Roscommon. The event offers a variety of
activities for women, and entry to the event is by donation.
All proceeds benefit the Kirtland Foundation General
Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to students
and offset the cost of tuition and other educational fees.
The February 9 Womens Day activities include:
1-4:00 p.m. - Enjoy student art, wine, light hors doeuvres,
treat yourself to a taste of coz (facials, hair, nails, etc.) browse
vendor exhibits and more!
1:30-2:00 p.m. Fashion Fixes! West Branchs Tanger Outlet
is teaming up with the Kirtland Foundation to sponsor a
Fashion Fixes show with Lisa Szukhent (StyleEYE Midwest),
an NBC25 fashion contributor, and an online fashion maga-
zine writer from Glamorous Moms.
2:15-2:45 p.m. Do These 5 Things to Create Ease in YOUR
Life. Presented by Darcy Lewis, participants will learn how
to apply simple self-help techniques to minimize stress and
maximize brain power. Ms. Lewis is a an instructor of
Connected Learning, President of the U.S. Touch for Health
Kinesiology Association, and a certified Touch for Health
and Brain Gym instructor.
The Kirtland Community College Foundation mission is to
strengthen communities by supporting Kirtland Community
College and its students. Recipients of Kirtland Foundation
funds include students, faculty and the campus itself. If you
are unable to attend the Womens Day event, secure dona-
tions to the Kirtland Community College Foundation can be
made by selecting the Donate Now button online at
www.kirtlandfoundation.org/. If you are interested in schol-
arship consideration, the application deadline for the winter
semester is January 28. More information about available
scholarships can be found at
www.kirtlandfoundation.org/scholarships-kirtland-founda-
tion.
Kirtland provides open access to education and cultural
opportunities to enrich the lives of the people in northern
Michigan. The faculty and staff seek to offer higher educa-
tion in a student-focused environment, providing transfer
and career technical programs; developmental studies;
workforce development; personal enrichment and cultural
opportunities. Annually, more than 3,000 students attend a
variety of occupational, skilled trades, two-year and transfer
degree programs at Kirtlands locations near Roscommon,
Kirtland-Gaylord, Kirtland-West Branch and in Tawas.
Kirtland also offers a wide range of online courses and
degrees, all of which can be completed from home.
For more information on the Kirtland Foundation
Womens Day event, contact Lynne Ruden at 989-275-5000
ext. 445, lynne.ruden@kirtland.edu, or visit our website at
www.kirtlandfoundation.org.
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records; 17- Slow, to
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Health & Wellness
Great Lakes Energy, with the help of its
members, continued its tradition of looking
out for charitable and community organiza-
tions during 2012 by awarding $146,660 in
People Fund grants. The Great Lakes Energy
People Fund is supported solely by Great
Lakes Energy members who allow their elec-
tric cooperative to round up their bill each
month to the next dollar.
The grants funds were awarded to 59 char-
itable and community organizations
throughout Great Lakes Energys 26-county
service area, which stretches from
Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. Of that
total, more than $59,000 was awarded to 25
organizations in northwestern Michigan.
Thanks to the generosity of our members
weve awarded more than $2.3 million in
grants since 1999 to local non-profits groups
and organizations, says President/CEO
Steve Boeckman. Our members who partici-
pate in the Pepole Fund agree to round-up
their bill and the all of the extra change goes
back to their local community in the form of
grants.
Members of the electric cooperative who
are not participating are encouraged to
enroll in the People Fund online at
gtlakes.com or by contacting Great Lakes
Energys office.
The contributions average less than 50
cents per month but when added together,
we are able to help many, explains
Boeckman. Giving back to the community is
one of the cooperative principles and we
couldnt do it without our members help.
The following 25 groups in northern coun-
ties received People Fund grants totaling
$59,300 during 2012:
Bellaire High School Student Council:
$1,000 for material for blankets for Antrim
Baby Pantry.
Boyne Area Deacons Fund: $2,500 for
assistance for low income families.
Charity Hill Ranch, Rapid City: $4,000 for
the Sunshine therapeutic riding camp.
Charlevoix Ministerial Association:
$2,000 for assistance for low income families.
Christ Lutheran Church Kinder Closet,
Boyne City: $1,000 for baby supplies for low
income families.
Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding, Harbor
Springs: $1,400 for equipment to improve
training and evaluation for special needs
horseback riding program.
Crossroads Ministries New Life
Pregnancy Resource Center, Gaylord: $2,000
for a computer, software, office chairs and
car seats.
CS Lewis Festival, Petoskey: $1,000 for
student books for the Petoskey Reads CS
Lewis project.
Friends of the Boyne River, Boyne City:
$2,500 for a nature area near the Boyne
River.
Friendship Centers of Emmet County,
Petoskey: $2,300 for electric meal trans-
porters for the Meals on Wheels program.
Friendship Shelter, Gaylord: $4,000 for
heating units for shelter.
GRACE Center, Grayling: $1,500 for office
furniture.
Harbor Hall, Petoskey: $5,000 to help
fund dormitory remodeling.
Hospice of NW Michigan, Charlevoix:
$1,000 for patient comfort and safety needs.
Johannesburg/Lewiston High School
Robotics: $1,000 for a student project to
repair and refurbish electric wheelchairs.
Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resource (KAIR),
Kalkaska: $5,000 for heat and food assis-
tance to those in need.
Kalkaska County Library: $2,500 for a
project to create digital access to historical
newspapers.
Lighthouse Lunch, Charlevoix: $1,000 for
food and supplies for community lunch for
those in need.
Northern Michigan Regional Health
System Foundation: $1,500 to provide dental
work for uninsured patients.
Otsego County Habitat for Humanity,
Gaylord: $500 for tools for home building
program.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan:
$5,000 for hands-on educational visits to
Charlevoix County schools focusing on sci-
ence, technology, engineering, art and math.
River House Inc., Grayling: $1,000 for
office supplies.
The Preservation Association of Beaver
Island: $5,000 for the Beaver Island
Community Center.
Top O Michigan Trails Council, Petoskey:
$5,000 for engineering and planning for the
Boyne Trailway.
Village of Fife Lake: $600 for lighting and
electrical project in Memorial Park.
The full list of grant recipients can be
found in the 2012 People Fund Annual
Report included in the January issue of
Michigan Country Lines magazine recently
mailed to Great Lakes Energy members.
Others may obtain the report by contacting
Great Lakes Energy at 1-888-485-2537 or by
visiting gtlakes.com and downloading the
report from Your Community/People
Fund/Annual Report.
The Great Lakes Energy People Fund
invites applications for 2013 grants from
local non-profit organizations. Deadline for
applications for the 2013 grant cycles are
Feb. 1, June 1 and Oct. 1. Request an applica-
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request it online by visiting gtlakes.com.
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Action Teams are now being organized to address
Northern Michigans top health concerns. Data collected last
fall, during the first phase of a comprehensive Community
Health Assessment, identified obesity and chronic disease,
access to health services, and substance abuse as the regions
most important health priorities. All are invited to partici-
pate in upcoming interactive Action Team lunch meetings:
Access to Health Care: Tuesday, January 29 and Tuesday,
February 12, 10:45am-1:00pm
Health Department of Northwest Michigan, 95 Livingston
Blvd., Gaylord
Includes access to mental health services, substance abuse
treatment and maternal and child health care
Obesity and Chronic Disease: Wednesday, January 30 and
Wednesday, February 13, 10:45am-1:00pm
Blvd., Gaylord
Includes discussion of chronic diseases such as heart dis-
ease, cancer and stroke, and their relationship to obesity
Substance Abuse Prevention: Wednesday, February 6 (sec-
ond meeting date to be determined)
Blvd., Gaylord
Includes discussion of tobacco use and exposure
Please RSVP to rsvp@nwhealth.org and indicate which
meetings you plan to attend.
Gathering information, collecting data and setting priori-
ties are only the first steps of our long-term health improve-
ment initiative, said Linda Yaroch, Health Officer of the
Health Department of Northwest Michigan, who serves as
the project chair. Creating practical health improvement
plans engages the entire community to work together to
make a real difference.
In addition to collecting more than 250 health statistics,
the project included a Healthy Community Survey and
Health Care Provider Survey. In partnership with other
assessment initiatives, such as the Munson Healthcare
Community Health Needs Assessment and Otsego County
Quality of Life Project, 22 focus groups and key informant
interviews were conducted. Community residents reviewed
and analyzed these data and ranked community health pri-
orities.
The community health assessment and improvement is
funded by Charlevoix Area Hospital, District Health
Department #4, Health Department of Northwest Michigan,
McLaren Northern Michigan, Northern Health Plan, and
Otsego Memorial Hospital.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is mandat-
ed by the Michigan Public Health Code to promote wellness,
prevent disease, provide quality healthcare, address health
problems of vulnerable populations, and protect the envi-
ronment for the residents and visitors of Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties. For additional information,
please contact Jane Sundmacher, Community Health
Planner, at 231-347-5041 or j.sundmacher@nwhealth.org.
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of mail on the topic sometimes is more confusing than help-
ful. Many folks are confused about all the As and Bs, Cs
and Ds associated with Medicare.
An informational workshop, Medicare 101, will be offered
on Thursday, February 7 from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the Petoskey
Friendship Center, 1322
Anderson Rd. in Petoskey.
The workshop will be pre-
sented by Sue Fowler, Pat
Mahan and Lou Fantini, cer-
tified Medicare counselors
from the Medicare Medicaid
Assistance Program (MMAP).
MMAP is the state-wide
program which provides free health benefits counseling to
Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, their families, and care-
givers. The Medicare 101 program is designed to: 1) help give
a general understanding of Medicare, its parts and products,
2) understand which of those products might best fit your
needs and 3) get you started on making a good choice to meet
those needs. Anyone who is within six months to a year of get-
ting Medicare coverage is
encouraged to attend.
Registration is encouraged,
but not required. Call the
Friendship Centers of Emmet
County (Council on Aging) at
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The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan, in conjunction with Michigan
Community Dental Clinics and local dentists,
reminds you to give your child a smile that
lasts a lifetime. February is National Childrens
Dental Health Month, which brings an
increased focus on the importance of regular
dental check-ups and a balanced diet.
Oral health is such an important part of a
childs overall good health, yet it can be over-
looked in young children, said Linda Yaroch,
Health Officer. Good health habits should
begin with a first visit to the dentist after the
childs first tooth erupts, or by his or her first
birthday. A balanced diet, limited snacks, daily
brushing and flossing and regular check-ups
are the keys to healthy teeth and gums.
Additionally, bottles and pacifiers also
impact your child's oral health. Here are some
tips from the American Dental Association to
keep your young child's mouth healthy:
Place only formula, milk or breast milk in
bottles. Avoid filling the bottle with liquids
such as sugar water, juice or soft drinks.
Infants should finish their bedtime and
naptime bottles before going to bed.
If your child uses a pacifier, provide one
that is clean. Dont dip it in sugar or honey,
and dont put it in your mouth before giving it
to the child.
Encourage children to drink from a cup by
their first birthday. Discourage frequent or
prolonged use of sippy cups.
Serve nutritious snacks, and limit sweets to
meal times.
Older children should follow the same rules
of regular brushing, flossing, dental visits and
eating a balanced diet, and avoiding sugary
beverages like juice and soft drinks. Sugars and
starches lead to plaque, which can attack tooth
enamel. Both the sugar and the acid in soft
drinks attack teeth.
Dental Clinics North, operated by Michigan
Community Dental Clinics on behalf of the
Health Department of Northwest Michigan,
focuses on serving persons enrolled in
Medicaid, as well as low-income patients with-
out insurance. Our clinics are accepting new
patients and encourage dental visits by age
one, to establish a foundation of care before
problems arise.
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 about your
childs dental care, to see if you may qualify for
coverage under MIChild/Healthy Kids, or to
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Petoskey McLaren Northern Michigan is
hosting a free four-week program to help can-
cer survivors face the challenges and changes
cancer brings; from the moment of diagnosis,
through treatment and beyond, and into
years of survivorship or palliative care.
Cancer Survivorship and Wellness, a pro-
gram funded by McLaren Northern Michigan
Foundation, offers education and support to
cancer patients and their family members.
The group sessions take place from 2 - 4 p.m.
on February 7, 14, 21 & 28 at the John and
Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and
Dialysis Center, 820 Arlington Avenue in
Petoskey. Sessions will focus
on living well with a cancer
diagnosis, as well as learning
skills for the promotion of
physical and emotional well-
being. Attendance at all four
sessions is highly recom-
mended. Family members or
caregivers are also welcome to attend.
This group is designed to allow people
who are living through any cancer diagnosis,
be it an early diagnosis or living beyond their
treatments, to come together and speak
about their journeys, said Rita E. Miller, RN,
MSN, OCN, and Nurse Clinician at McLaren
Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Miller said the end of cancer treatments are
not the end of the cancer experience for
patients who must face complicated care
issues related to their cancer survivorship.
Cancer patients continue to live with
chronic disease issues long after their initial
cancer treatment and follow-up care has
ended with their oncology team, she said. A
cancer diagnosis no longer signals a diagno-
sis of death. Today, people are living longer
with a cancer diagnosis, and with increased
health care needs related to their individual
cancer type or from the side effects of cancer
treatments received during acute care.
This group provides a way for survivors to
come together and collectively learn about
cancer and to discover ways to live well as a
survivor with a cancer diagnosis, she added.
For more information, call Amy Juneau at
231.487.4015 or Rita Miller at 231.487.4281.
Space is limited. Register by calling
800.248.6777.
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emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma and
other breathing problems. The series is an
interactive program, sponsored by the respi-
ratory department, offered in a group setting
and taught by healthcare professionals as
well as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The
program will cover topics including under-
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Chronic breathing issues are very com-
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suffer from this type of chronic disease. The
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April 8 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (there will be no
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