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1738 S. Otsego Ave., P.O. Box 641 Gaylord, MI 49735
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Cozy 3 Bed, 2 Bath Ranch with Full Basement on 2 Acres.
Tongue and Groove Ceiling, Newer Laminate Flooring, and
Porch with Overhang Lets You Enjoy the Sweet Country Air.
$99,500. MLS #272197
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Sweet Otsego
Lake Getaway.
Cozy 2 Bed, 1
Bath Chalet
with Big
Garage for All
the Toys and
Unfinished
Bonus Room
Above. Public
Access to Lake
Just a Hop, Skip
and Jump Away. $43,000. MLS #272243
LOTS OF UPGRADES
with this 3 bed, 2 bath Manufactured Home. Drywall,Textured
Ceilings, Porcelain Sinks. Nicely Landscaped in quiet setting
close to Michaywe with Trails Galore but without the
Association Fees. $79,000. MLS #270088
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A Square Fenced
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for Horses or
Other Critters.
Barn with Water-Electric and Greenhouse Too. Gaylord to
Mackinac Trail 1/2 mile away. Pellet Stove Easily Warms
Entire Home. Paved Road Access. Close to Gaylord.
$139,500. MLS #271297
SPARKLING
3 Bed, 2 Bath
Country Ranch
on 30 Acres.
Spotless Country
Kitchen, Hickory
Cabinets, Center
Island, 6 Panel
Oak Doors,
Marvin Windows,
Vaulted Ceiling & Vermont Castings Wood Stove for Up
North Feel. Recently Completed Full Finished Basement. 2
1/2 Car Garage, 60 X 40 Pole Bldg w/ 12Ft Walls.All
Surrounded by Rolling Acres of Maple, Beechwood and
Birch. $279,000. MLS #275255
A SQUARE
160 ACRES
with Trees, Hills,
Trails,Water,
Grazing Land,A
Pole Building and
a Gorgeous 2
Story Country
Home. Need I Say
More? Okay, How About 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Master Suite,
Hardwood Floors, Fireplace,Woodburner, Zoned Radiant
Heat, Full Walkout Basement, Huge Deck on One Side of
Home, Covered Wrapped Around Deck on Two Other Sides,
Huge Pole Bldg with 14 Foot Doors for RV Storage.
$758,000. MLS #272584
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3 Bed, 2 Bath
Former Glen
Meadows Model
w/ A Touch of
Class. Partial Brick
Exterior, Master
Suite w/Garden
Tub, Custom Fabric Shades-Draperies-Rods & Related
Accessories, Gas-Log Fireplace w/ Thermostatic Controlled
Heatilator, Central Air, Sprinkler System & Attractive
Landscaping. Golf Course Frontage. Outside Keyless Entry.
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Hot Water Heater. State Land with Sturgeon River and Trail
Right Across the Road. Land Contract Terms Available.
$59,500. MLS #272262
Featured Home
On the Market
Basic
FHA
Home Loan
Requirements
By Ed Wohlfeil
Part 2
Cool Down Payment
Requirements
One of the best things about FHA
loans is that you only need to put
down 3.5% of the property's value as
a down payment. If you cannot
afford this, you can get the money as
a gift from family or friends, as long
as it is not a loan. This gift can even
come from the seller of the property
with the right arrangements. There
are many nonprofit organizations
that facilitate such gift-giving. Thus,
you can still meet FHA home loan
requirements without the funds nec-
essary for the minimum down pay-
ment.
Other Basic Requirements
FHA loans are based on very spe-
cific lending limits which vary
depending on the kind of housing
you are purchasing and the specific
location of the property. If you would
like some more information about
FHA loans, you may want to ask your
lending agent to see if the property
you are interested in qualifies due to
FHA lending limits and standards.
In order to adhere to FHA home
loan requirements, assuming you
have already been through the credit
check, you must demonstrate that
your financial position is stable
enough that you will be able to con-
sistently pay your mortgage.
Generally, two key indicators are
used to determine the strength of
your ability to repay your mortgage.
First, the ratio of your mortgage pay-
ment to effective income, and sec-
ond, the ratio of your total fixed pay-
ment amount to effective income.
Your debt to income ratio, or DTI,
is expressed in the form of two ratios.
The ratio must be no higher than
29/41, on either side, for you to be
able to qualify for an FHA loan. If you
need assistance in calculating the
ratios, there are online tables that
can help.
Mortgage Insurance
Requirements
The majority of people with FHA
mortgages must pay mortgage insur-
ance. Mortgage insurance is required
for those mortgage holders that do
not have a minimum of 20% down
payment on the property and it also
provides security for the lender in
case the borrower does not pay.
When you buy a house with an
FHA loan, your upfront costs will
include a mortgage insurance pre-
mium equal to 1% (effective October
1, 2010) of the total loan amount.
Subsequently, you will pay monthly
mortgage insurance premiums fig-
ured at a percent of the remaining
loan amount.
While conventional loan providers
stop requiring mortgage insurance
after a certain point, depending on
the remaining term of your mortgage
and the loan to value ratio (your loan
balance divided by your property's
market value), this is not the case
with FHA. In other words, unless you
refinance out of your FHA loan into a
conventional mortgage, you will be
charged a monthly mortgage insur-
ance premium throughout the entire
life of your loan.
These are just a few of the FHA
home loan requirements.
101 E. Mitchell Street, Gaylord
Real Estate One, Gaylord (989) 705-8284
By Jim Akans
This is a wonderfully spacious and open four-bedroom, three-
bath home situated on a large wooded lot in the beautiful
Michaywe community. The floor plan features approximately
1,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on two lev-
els, plus and attached one-and-a-half car garage, with a host of
amenities throughout.
There is something very special about living in Michaywe. The
resort style residential development located just a few miles south
of Gaylord offers residents a wide array of recreational opportuni-
ties including access to Opal Lake, a gorgeous clubhouse featuring
a top-notch restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot
tub and sauna, banquet facilities and recently renovated tennis
courts. Golfers will love the highly regarded Michaywe Pines Golf
Course, and cross-country skiers will enjoy the tranquil network of
trails stretching throughout the wooded grounds embracing the
community.
There is plenty to enjoy inside this home as well. Features include
a large living room area with soaring cathedral ceiling anchored by
the warmth of a wood stove on a brick hearth. There is a second
woodstove in the family room area on the lower level. The home has
been freshly painted inside and out, and there is new carpeting
throughout as well.
This is a great home in a wonderful location and it is also an
extraordinary value. Listed at $119,000 - Call Wendie Forman at
Smith Realty Group today for a private showing at (989) 732-2477 or
email Wendie@WendieForman.com
Grand, Historic
Gaylord Home
REAL ESTATE SALES STATISTICS
Provided to you by and based on information from the Water Wonderland MLS, Inc. for the
period August 28, 2011 through September 4, 2011. (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ONLY)
DAYS DOLLAR VOLUME NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
COUNTY ON MARKET SOLD UNITS SOLD UNITS AVAILABLE
Alcona 0 $0 0 58
Alpena 170 $413,967 7 376
Antrim 101 $193,020 3 69
Cheboygan 70 $1,041,300 6 579
Crawford 153 $681,200 8 228
Mackinac 0 $0 0 76
Montmorency 130 $215,700 5 239
Oscoda 113 $135,300 3 138
Otsego 99 $578,730 10 461
Presque Isle 259 $1,208,800 10 334
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By Mark Lakewood, Relationship
Specialist, Author, and Motivational Speaker
Part 3 of 3
Parents should never teach their children
to physically fight back when approached by
a bully. The problem with fighting back is that
children will get themselves into trouble for
engaging in physically assaultive behavior.
Think of it this way - bullies rarely ever throw
the first punch. They always entice their vic-
tim into throwing the first punch. This way,
when they are asked who started the fight, the
bully could easily and truthfully state that
their victim started it. In addition, there are
significant legal ramifications that can arise
as a result of physically assaultive behavior.
It is important to remember that physical
violence typically occurs after a negative ver-
bal interaction. Violence typically is provoked
and rarely unprovoked. Therefore to avoid
violence, the conflict can and should be
defused during the verbal exchange. This is
why the words victims say and their body lan-
guage are so significant and detrimental to
the outcome of bullying. Recent school
shootings suggest that the shooters were bul-
lied by their classmates. The bullying subse-
quently provoked the school violence.
Parents should be cautious when teaching
their children to ignore bullies. The problem
with ignoring is that the bully knows that
their behavior is irritating, annoying, and
controlling their victim. Therefore, the bully-
ing will continue.
Parents should be cautious when teaching
their children to constantly report bullying to
an adult. Parents should encourage their chil-
dren to first attempt to resolve the bullying on
their own with the skills taught above. If their
children are unsuccessful resolving these
issues on their own, they should be encour-
aged to report the bullying. If their children
automatically report the bullying without
attempting to defuse the situation on their
own, they will be perceived and labeled as a
tattle-tale which will encourage more bully-
ing.
Parents need to teach their children the
correct definition of the word 'tattling'. Some
children feel that reporting misbehavior to
adults is considered tattling. Parents need to
teach their children that reporting on others
just to see them get into trou-
ble is considered tattling. A
child that reports to his or
her parents that their brother
is picking his nose is tattling.
Children always need to
report to an adult if they were
physically, sexually, or ver-
bally harmed by others or if
they witnessed others engag-
ing in destructive or illegal
behaviors.
It is very easy to feel sorry
and sympathy toward victims
of bullying. However, it
would be more helpful to the
victim if we are more
empathic to their needs by
empowering them to diffuse
bullying on their own. As a
result, their ability to defuse
the bullying would ultimately
raise their level of self-esteem
and self-worth.
Anti-Bullying Skills
and Techniques for
Children
Health & Wellness
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September 22, 2011 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 3-B
Health & Wellness
The Human Services Coordinating Body of
Charlevoix & Emmet counties is holding its
17th Annual Human Services Information
Summit on Friday, September 23, 2011, 8:00
AM to 12:00 Noon, at the Petoskey United
Methodist Church, located at 1804 E.
Mitchell Street. All are welcome to the free
event; no registration is required.
In just one morning, summit participants
can learn all about the many resources avail-
able in our community, said Melissa
Holbrook from Grandvue Medical Care
Facility, who serves as chairperson of the
event. With almost 40 agencies attending
and sharing details of their programs at
breakout sessions and resource fair, the sum-
mit is a great opportunity for health and
human services professionals to learn about
new programs or policy changes.
The summit is also a great resource for
families, she said. There is something at the
Information Summit for everybody. We wel-
come people looking for volunteer opportu-
nities, parents who want to learn about serv-
ices for a child with special needs, or adults
looking for support to care for their elderly
parents. Well have agency representatives at
the summit that can explain their services
and answer familys questions about pro-
grams and eligibility.
Participants can choose to breakout ses-
sions from organizations as diverse as the
Health Department, Friendship Centers,
Probate Court, and Womens Resource
Center.
The keynote address will be presented this
year by Kerri Finlayson, Anthropology and
Sociology teacher at North Central Michigan
College in Petoskey. She has cross-country
skied to the North Pole, climbed 19,340 feet
to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, trekked
through South America, cycled 6,510 miles
from Egypt to South Africa and attempted
Mt. Ranier at 14,340 ft. She will speak to the
attendees about her adventures and how to
reach ones goals in life.
The Human Services Information Summit
is sponsored by the Human Services
Coordinating Body of Charlevoix & Emmet
Counties. Its members work together
towards interagency cooperation, coordina-
tion, and collaboration for the improvement
of local human services. For additional
information about the Information Summit,
contact Melissa Holbrook at (231) 536-2286,
ext. 3025.
By Eddie Tobey
You use your knees every time you walk,
run, or move your lower body at all. Knee
pain, therefore, dramatically affects the daily
life of sufferers, who must use their knees
throughout the day. Knee pain is the second
only to back pain among American adult
pain sufferers. Knee trouble is most often
caused by osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint
condition in which the cartilage that sur-
rounds the two bones that comprise the knee
joint wears away, sometimes causing painful
joint-on-joint contact.
There are many treatment options for knee
pain. Under the care of a doctor, sufferers can
select the most appropriate course of treat-
ment to provide optimum knee pain relief.
Over-the-counter and prescription medica-
tions including acetaminophen (Tylenol)
and aspirin reduce pain, and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) including ibupro-
fen, can reduce inflammation
as well as knee joint pain. At-
home remedies like ice packs
and capsaicin, found in
cayenne pepper, often have a
similar effect.
Natural supplements like
chondroitin and glu-
cosamine have become pop-
ular alternatives to tradition-
al medicines in recent years
because they present fewer
risks of side effects. Both are
naturally occurring sub-
stances in the body. The for-
mer aids in building joint car-
tilage, while the latter fights
against degeneration of carti-
lage. Studies have proven
their effectiveness in alleviat-
ing osteoarthritic joint pain,
but have yet to demonstrate
that these supplements actu-
ally reverse the effects of car-
tilage degeneration that have
already taken place.
Modifying knee activity
with physical aids such as
padding, crutches, and
splints, and even simple rest
take the pressure off of the
knee and provide temporary knee pain relief
while the joint recovers from injury.
Conversely, specific exercises, stretching,
and low-impact aerobic activities such as
biking, walking and swimming increase joint
strength and flexibility, promoting healing
and reducing the risk of further injury.
For severe knee injuries that have not
responded to the aforementioned treat-
ments, surgery remains an option. There are
several common knee surgeries, which range
from exploratory arthroscopic surgery, which
orthopedic physicians use to diagnose the
exact source of knee pain so that they can
determine which behaviors and activities
need to be modified, all the way to a total
knee replacement. Whichever course of
treatment a patient decides upon, it is
important to work alongside a physician to
ensure proper care.
Gaylord Otsego Memorial Hospital
(OMH) Auxiliary member, Claudia Bryant of
Gaylord, was recently elected to the office of
Legislative Advocacy Director of the Michigan
Association of Hospital Advocates (MAHA) at
the 62nd Annual Meeting and Educational
Institute at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac
Island.
A member of the Otsego Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary since 1995, Bryant has served on the
Auxiliary Board as President (1997-1999),
President-Elect, Vice President, and
Counselor. She works at the OMH Auxiliary
Pink Awning Gift Shop and serves as co-chair
for the Cherry Pink Dinner and Dance
fundraising event.
Bryant also served on the OMH Foundation
Board as secretary and chairperson of the
annual support committee. Bryant has served
on the MAHA Board for two years as the
Bylaws/Policy Chair, President of the North
Central District of MAHA, and Public
Relations Chair.
The purpose of the Michigan Association of
Hospital Advocates is to provide service, edu-
cation, and leadership training to the MAHA
membership in addition to providing support
to the Michigan Health and Hospital
Association. To date, almost 25,000
Auxiliaries and volunteers have provided
more than 2.5 million hours of service to their
respective healthcare facilities, and raised
more than $5.5 to benefit Michigan hospitals.
Human Services
Information Summit
set for September 23
OMH Auxiliary Member Elected Legislative
Advocacy Director of Michigan
Association of Hospital Advocates
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Page 4-B Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! September 22, 2011
Health & Wellness
By Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS
Let's face it-we live in a "go-go" world! Our
lifestyle is harried, our food is fast and statis-
tics now show it's taking a toll on one of the
most important parts of our life--our sleep.
The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF)
Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of
American adults are experiencing a sleeping
problem a few nights a week or more, 39% get
less than seven hours of sleep each week-
night, and more than one in three (37%) are
so sleepy during the day that it interferes with
daily activities. Our fast paced way of life is
getting the best of us. What about you?
Answer True or False?
1. Five hours of sleep at night is good
enough.
2. It's ok to skimp on sleep during the work
week as long as you make up the time over
the weekends.
3. The effects of sleep deprivation are short-
term (e.g., darkness under the eyes and dull
and/or splotchy skin after a bad night's sleep)
and has no effect on long-term health.
4. Drinking caffeine early in the evening
does not affect sleep.
5. Keeping a TV or computer in the bed-
room has no effect on sleep.
6. The amount of sleep I get has nothing to
do with my weight.
If you answered "true" to two or more
questions you may need to make a few
changes in order to achieve the highly covet-
ed "goodnight's" sleep and keep yourself in
optimal health.
Experts suggest that most people need
between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night but
that doesn't apply to everyone. Some people
only require 6 hours while those who are
more active or have an illness may require
more.
So how do you know if you are getting
enough quality sleep? Those who are sleep
deprived often look the part. Dark circles and
the "sleepy" look are common, but they also
can have unpredictable
moods, drowsiness during
the day, have difficulty con-
centrating, weak immune
systems, recover poorly from
injury and get sick more
often. Sounding a little too
familiar?
In fact, poor sleep has been
found to impair the ability to
perform tasks involving
memory, learning, and logi-
cal reasoning. This may con-
tribute to mistakes or unful-
filled potential at school or
on the job as well as strained relationships at
home. Even more disturbing, inadequate
amounts of sleep have been linked to an
increased risk of diabetes, high blood pres-
sure, weight gain, obesity, heart disease and
depression, to name just a few.
But what if you go to bed early, have every
intention on logging in your 7-9 hours but
only to lie awake watching the clock...eyes
wide open? Well, there are several simple
adjustments you can make to stack the cards
in favor of a better night's sleep.
1) Avoid watching TV before bed...especial-
ly in bed!- The bed should be reserved for two
things...sleep and romance...not Desperate
Housewives or football! Research shows that
those who experienced the most sleep distur-
bances had televisions in their bedrooms and
used the TV to fall asleep.
2) Try a different pillow or mattress. It's
scary to think how long some of us have been
sleeping on the same pillows and mattresses
for years and years. Does your mattress pro-
vide the support you like? Do you wake with
your back aching? Is there enough room for
you and your sleep partner? Do you sleep bet-
ter, or worse, when you sleep away from
home? These are all things to ask yourself to
determine if your mattress could be the "sab-
otager" of your good night's sleep. Or more
simply, just replacing your pillow with a new,
fresh, higher quality version could be all that
you need.
3) Avoid caffeine late in the day. Did you
know that even a small amount of caffeine
even 10-12 hours before bedtime can cause
problems falling asleep! Try eliminating the
tea, soda and even chocolate and see if sleep
improves.
4) Listen to relaxing music. Establishing a
relaxing bedtime routine, such as listening to
music, could be just the thing you need to sig-
nal your body it is time to sleep. So, dim the
lights and throw some slow jazz or purchase a
"relaxing sounds" CD to help slow your mind
and body down for an evening of peaceful
sleep.
5) Try mind- body techniques. After an
action-packed day, your brain and body need
to unwind and detox before sleep can occur
(a.k.a. you need to chill!) Create a "ritual" for
bedtime - take a bath, meditate, do some easy
stretches or yoga. Try to do your "ritual" in the
same way, in the same place, at the same time
each night. The repetition will trigger your
mind and body that it is time to relax and
sleep.
6) Try a natural sleep aid. For many people,
while the above tips and suggestions may
help, it often isn't enough. if you are one of
those people who really have a hard time get-
ting to sleep and staying asleep, you may
want to try a natural sleep aid.
While over the counter sleep medications
may help you fall asleep, they cannot be
taken long-term and have risky side effects. A
sleep aid that uses natural ingredients is a
better approach to getting a solid night's
sleep.
Article courtesy of fitness expert and best-
selling author, Jesse Cannone, CFT. For more
great health and fitness articles be sure to
visit his website - http://www.losetheback-
pain.com/sleep.html
Gaylord Otsego Memorial Hospital
(OMH) and the OMH Cardiac & Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Department in Gaylord is
proud to bring you Michigan author John
Otterbacher for an engaging evening presen-
tation on Wednesday, September 28th, at
6pm at the St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall.
This is Otterbachers second trip to northern
Michigan this year having presented in
Gaylord earlier this year in April.
Otterbachers true story, Sailing Grace, is
narrated with present-tense immediacy,
beginning with John flat on his back in a local
health club, gasping for air. It ends thirty-one
months and four thousand miles later when
he, his wife Barbara, and their two youngest
children maneuver their sailboat, Grace, into
Schull Harbor, Ireland. A gritty account of
their familys struggle to do better than sim-
ply survive, Sailing Grace is also a commen-
tary on how love heals, dreams energize, and
trauma can be a wake-up call. From hospital
ward to the stormy Atlantic, this hard-edge
story will resonate with anyone who has
struggled with profound adversity - be it
divorce, disease, depression, financial crisis,
or the heavy weather that unexpectedly
blows through every life.
Otterbacher grew up in the working class
neighborhoods of Grand Rapids, Michigan,
paying for college with a series of factory and
construction jobs. After graduating from
Aquinas College with a degree in Psychology,
he completed a Masters and Doctorate
degree in Clinical Psychology at St. Louis
University. He has done additional post-
graduate study in Urban Affairs, Human
Relations, Political Process, and
Organizational Development.
Upon returning to Grand Rapids as an
assistant professor and clinical psychologist
at Aquinas College, he was elected to the
Michigan House of Representatives and the
Michigan Senate. During his eight years in
the legislature, he was a firebrand on health
issues, leading successful fights for nursing
home reform, the development of a statewide
emergency medical service system, and pas-
sage of both a new Public Health Code and
the Michigan Mental Health Code.
Sailing Grace, his first full length book, has
been honored as Best New Non-Fiction
Book by the National Indie Excellence
Awards, Michigan Notable Book and as a
finalist for Best Book Award by USA Book
News.
With the growing acclaim for Sailing Grace,
Otterbacher has become a sought after
speaker to diverse groups and organizations:
health care and corporate, educational, nau-
tical, and literary, and is limiting those pre-
sentations in coming months in order to
write his next book, so be sure to take advan-
tage of this wonderful opportunity.
New guide can be found
on Mercy Hospital
Grayling website
Grayling In May 2011 Mercy
Hospital Grayling opened Northern
Michigans first Senior ER specifically
designed for seniors ages 65 and older.
The new Senior ER is highlighted by
changes to the physical environment,
operations and culture of the traditional
emergency department. Emergency
department staff have undergone sen-
ior-specific training, new pressure-
reducing mattresses have been
installed, and amenities such as visual
and hearing assis-
tive devices and
warm blankets are
available.
Along with
opening the
Senior ER to better
serve its commu-
nities, Mercy
Hospital Grayling
is now offering a
Senior ER
Resources Guide
on its website.
The Guide was developed by the case
management and social work teams at
the hospital in cooperation with com-
munity agencies. This resource pro-
vides information on a variety of infor-
mation that is relevant to seniors,
including emergency alert systems,
rehab and mobility, support groups,
social recreation and many other topics.
We are excited to be able to offer the
community this guide at no cost
because it contains so much informa-
tion all in one place. The Senior ER
Resources Guide is a comprehensive
listing of services and contact informa-
tion that is specialized for seniors, said
Liz Monk, RN, BSN, Mercy Hospital
Grayling.
The Senior ER Resources guide can be
accessed by visiting www.mer-
cygrayling.com. The Guide is located on
the home page of the internet site.
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OTSEGO COUNTY PARKS
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Notice is hereby given that the Otsego County Parks and
Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on the Ot-
sego County Community Recreational Plan 2012 - 2016 for
the purpose of receiving public comments from interested per-
sons. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Novem-
ber 7, 2011 at the following location: Otsego County
Community Center, 315 South Center Avenue, Gaylord,
Michigan 49735.
Copies of the draft Otsego County Community Recreational
Plan 2012 - 2016 will be available for public inspection during
regular business hours beginning on September 26, 2011 and
continuing through October 31, 2011 at the following loca-
tions: the Otsego County Administrator`s Office, 225 West
Main Street, Suite 203, Gaylord, Michigan, the Otsego County
Community Center, 315 South Center Avenue, Gaylord,
Michigan, the Otsego County Library, 700 South Otsego Av-
enue, Gaylord, Michigan, the Otsego County Library - Johan-
nesburg Branch, 10900 East M-32, Johannesburg, Michigan,
the Otsego County Library - Vanderbilt Branch Library, 8170
Mill Street, Vanderbilt, Michigan, and the Otsego County
Sportsplex, 1250 Gornick Avenue, Gaylord, Michigan. The
draft will also be available for review on-line at www.otsego-
countymi.gov. Written comments received through November
7, 2011, will be entered into the public hearing record and
should be sent to Otsego County Parks & Recreation, Mr.
Mike Tarbutton, Director, 315 South Center Avenue, Gaylord,
Michigan 49735. This public review and comment period is
required prior to the Otsego County Community Recreation
Plan 2012 - 2016 being officially adopted.
CITY TREASURER - CITY OF EAST JORDAN
The City of East Jordan is accepting applications for
City Treasurer. Acts as the chief financial officer and
directs and coordinates all city finances. Must pos-
sess a degree in accounting or equivalent with 4 or
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Covering 40 Towns in Northern Michigan including Gaylord, Petoskey, Cheboygan,
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By Jim Akans
Next Tuesday, job seekers will have a terrific opportunity to meet scores of employers looking for personnel to fill a wide variety of job openings. Its the Michigan Works! 2011 Crawford County Job Fair & Expo, and the event will be held at the Days Inn, located at 2556 I-75 Business Loop in Grayling, from 3 to 6 pm. Michigan Works! is a statewide association established in 1987 to promote quality and excellence in the advance- ment of the Michigans workforce development. Previous Job Fairs held in Crawford County have been a huge suc- cess, with hundreds of potential employees meeting face to face with possible employers, matching skills and experi- ence leading to a rewarding job or a career path. Indications are that this years Job Fair and Expo may very well exceed last years attendance levels. Michigan Works! advises job seekers to come to the Job Fair prepared to complete applications, provide employers
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March 29th
Purple Day
raises awareness
about epilepsy
Mathis
Passes
the Torch
By Jim Akans
This coming Saturday, March 26th, is Purple Day. It is an event that is becoming an internationally recognized day to raise awareness of a disease that afflicts approxi- mately 50 million, nearly one out of 100 peo-
ple worldwide; epilepsy. Showing support for building epilepsy awareness on Purple Day is simple, just add the color purple to your wardrobe during the day. While there currently is no cure for epilepsy, there are surgeries and medications that can reduce the effects of the disease.
Longtime E-Free
Church Pastor, Jim
Mathis reflects back,
and looks ahead
This Sunday, March 26th marks the occasion of the segue from Pastor Mathis serving as Senior
Pastor at E-Free Church to the onset of the journey of newly appointed Senior Pastor; Scott Distler.
By Jim Akans & Dave Baragrey
Some 1,200 Sundays ago (allowing for a few weekends off ), Jim Mathis, his wife, Joan, and their two children arrived in Gaylord, Michigan, where Jim had accepted the call to become Pastor of what was then the 50 year old Gaylord Evangelical Free (E-Free) Church. The year was 1987, and it was an exciting time for the Mathis family,
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2006
Toyota
Sienna
Limited
$
21,950
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LEWISTON AUTO SALES
CR612 & Meridian Line Rd.
989-786-4712