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array of handmade
chocolates, caramel corn, and tasty
caramel apples and morejust the
ticket for making sure baskets are
brimming with delightful goodies
this coming Easter Sunday. Stop by
the Alpine Chocolat Haus at 208 W.
Main Street in Gaylord, or at 1
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by Jim Akans
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In This Issue
By Jim Akans
Easter is one of the most reverent of
Christian holidays. A celebration of the
resurrection of Christ, it is also a day
that has become steeped in traditions of
colorful eggs, baskets brimming with
treats, fanciful bonnets and of course,
the bounding, goodies-bearing bunny
By Jim Akans
What a glorious spring to be
in northern Lower Michigan.
Basking in the glow of predomi-
nately sunny skies and 50-ish
temperatures, its not easy (or
necessarily good for the soul) to
recall that the month of March
truly arrived like a lion; with
freezing cold temperatures and
nearly two feet of snow on the
ground in many parts of the
area.
Yet by mid month, the ther-
mometer has skyrocketed into
the lower 80s, the snow retreat-
ed like the bashful lion in the
Wizard of Oz, and lamb chops
were destined for the renewal of
the backyard outdoor grilling
season. Could this early start to
the spring season be a sign of
the summer to come?
Overall, states Jim Keysor of
the National Weather Service
office near Gaylord, The spring
looks to be above normal tem-
peratures, with plenty of warms
days ahead that will be above
our typical high tempera-
turesthough of course we will
still see some colder weather
now and then. At this time, our
normal highs are in the 40-
degree range and we are starting
to see daily temperatures
exceed that. This is also the
fast track time of year in terms
of the rise in average daily tem-
perature highs, going up about
one degree every two to three
days for the next couple of
weeks.
SEE SPRING PAGE 4A
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Corner of West Otsego Lake Drive and
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Why are
bunnies,
baskets,
bonnets
and eggs
part
of the
Easter
celebration?
STORY
PAGE 10
By Jim Akans
While its certainly fun search-
ing for Easter eggs at home, kids
can also join their friends in
making gathering eggs a group
activity during several commu-
nity Easter egg hunts being held
this Saturday, and there will be
an event in Harbor Springs next
Saturday. Here is a listing of
where and when some of those
events will be taking place;
Cheboygan; The Cheboygan
Area Jaycees will hold their
annual Easter Egg Scramble and
activities at the Cheboygan High
School Gymnasium starting
from 12:30 pm until 3 pm on
Saturday, April 7th. Parents, be
sure to bring a camera for a spe-
cial Easter Bunny photo oppor-
tunity at 12:30 pm, and the Egg
Scramble will begin at 1 pm.
The Cheboygan Sheriffs
Department will also be at the
event offering a fingerprinting
service, and concessions will
also be available.
Gaylord; Glens Market in
Gaylord will host their annual
Inside...
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STORY
PAGE 2
STORY
PAGE 1B
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Kids love to hunt for Easter Eggs,
and several communities in the area will be offering Egg
Hunts this coming Easter Weekend.
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A warmer spring on the horizon?
Overall, states Jim Keysor of the National Weather Service office near
Gaylord, The spring looks to be above normal temperatures, with plenty of
warms days ahead that will be above our normal high temperatures.
Courtesy Photo
Easter Egg
Hunts
offered in several
area communities
A celebration of the resurrection of Christ, Easter is also a day that has become
steeped in traditions of colorful eggs, baskets brimming with treats, fanciful bonnets
and of course, the bounding, goodies-bearing bunny that literally brings visions of
sugar plums to childrens imaginations each Easter morning.
Spring ushered in
like a lion, but the
lamb has arrived!
Spring ushered in
like a lion, but the
lamb has arrived!
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like a lion, but the
lamb has arrived!
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like a lion, but the
lamb has arrived!
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like a lion, but the
lamb has arrived!
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G A Y L O R D
By Jim Akans
Its one of Northern Michigans best-kept
secretsexcept among the thousands of
clients who have enjoyed prompt, profes-
sional and expert service on their home,
business and automotive electronics over
the past 40 years by the staff at Alpine
Electronics based in Gaylord. Covering vir-
tually everything electronic in need of serv-
ice or simply a bit of tune up or set up; the
team at Alpine Electronics have the knowl-
edge, experience, and skills to get their
clients equipment up and running again,
with a service area that extends from West
Branch to Sault Ste Marie, and from Lake
Michigan to Lake Huron. The team will even
pick up and deliver items from and to their
customer throughout their service area, and
senior citizen discounts are available.
Alpine Electronics was founded as Bills TV
by Bill Hughes, who took an early interest
back in his high school years watching his
father, who was a radio operator, tinker with
electronic equipment in the basement. Bill
approached the owner of a local television
repair shop in his native town of Rogers City
to see if the owner would be interested in
offering him an apprenticeship. He wasnt,
so while still a junior in high school, Bill
opened his own repair shop in the down-
town area, and soon customers began com-
ing to Bills TV as their service destination of
choice. Forty years later, customers from
across Northern Michigan continue to select
Alpine Electronics when their home video or
stereo system, car audio or computer sys-
tems require service.
Over those years, Alpine Electronics has
also greatly expanded the products they
service, install, or set up. Today, in addition
to home theaters, VCRs, DVDs, microwave
ovens, professional sound systems, comput-
ers (tune-ups, hardware and software instal-
lation, data recovery, security and virus
removal), the company also services and/or
installs newer technology such as I-Pods,
Smart Phones, car alarms and remote
starters, video camera back up and surveil-
lance systems, data networks, and much
more. If there is a secret about Alpine
Electronic; its how far ranging their service
and installation work truly is.
Recently, Alpine Electronics expanded
their range of services even more. The com-
pany now offers complete automotive detail-
ing at their shop, with thorough interior
detailing that includes vacuum, steam clean-
ing and shampoo, and clean and dress of all
interior vinyl, windows and mirrors. When
the job is finished, the exterior of the vehicle
will also have that showroom shine, with a
hand wash and wax plus tire and wheel
detailing. Sounds like just the thing for
spring!
Alpine Electronic has also introduced a
unique and enjoyable way to save precious
gas dollars. They offer a very cool 49cc
Engine Kit that can be fitted to most bicy-
cles, allowing the user the option to pedal or
utilize motor power that achieves in excess
of 100 miles per gallon and reaches speeds of
approximately 30 miles per hour. The cus-
tomer can install the engine system on their
bike themselves, or the crew at Alpine
Electronic can install it for an added charge.
The Alpine Electronics team truly offers an
unparalleled level of experience, competitive
pricing, prompt and expert service or instal-
lation covering a diverse range of electronic
devices and more. With 40 years of serving
clients in Northern Michigan, the secret is
definitely out; Alpine Electronics is a hall-
mark of local business success right here in
Northern Michigan.
Celebrating 40 years of electronics service
and more at Alpine Electronics
Two identical services at 9:00 am and 11:00 am.
Childcare available for Infants through 3 years old, and special services and
activities for children 4 years old through 4th Grade during both services.
Light refreshments will be served before the services.
Gaylord E-Free
Church
1649 M-32 East
(989)732-2647
www.gaylordefree.org
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Recently, Alpine Electronics expanded their range of services even more. The
company now offers complete automotive detailing at their shop, and a very cool 49cc
Engine Kit that can be
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allowing the user the
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motor power while
enjoying huge savings in
gasoline expenditures.
Photo by Jim AkAns
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Covering virtually everything electronic in need of service or simply a bit of tune up or set up; the team at Alpine
Electronics have the knowledge, experience, and skills to get their clients equipment up and running again, with a service
area that extends from West Branch to Sault Ste Marie, and from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron.
Photo by Jim AkAns
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Thursday
High 49
Low 31
Friday
High 53
Low 32
Saturday
High 60
Low 42
Sunday
High 53
Low 39
Monday
High 47
Low 34
Tuesday
High 46
Low 33
RECORD TEMPERATURES
April
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Easter bunny has German origins
Idea of bunny stemmed
from German tradition of
growing eggs each Easter
as reminder of Christs
resurrection
2010 Amount 2011 Amount 2011-12 Amount
Atlanta 3/31/2010 33.1 4/4/2011 56.7 4/2/2012 57.9
Charlevoix 3/31/2010 74.3 4/4/2011 80.2 4/2/2012 47.4
East Jordan 3/31/2010 79.2 4/4/2011 98.1 4/2/2012 72.2
Gaylord 3/31/2010 78.5 4/4/2011 117.2 4/2/2012 99.5
Mio 3/31/2010 25.6 4/4/2011 56.6 4/2/2012 50.2
Onaway 3/31/2010 67.3 4/4/2011 61.8 4/2/2012 65.2
Petoskey 3/31/2010 83.3 4/4/2011 89.3 4/2/2012 73.8
Snowfall
totals
Many probably think the Easter bunny is as
American as apple pie and baseball. But thats not
so. The Easter bunny, like many familiar U.S. tra-
ditions, is not native to this country. The bunny
made its way across the Atlantic from Germany
some years ago and grew in popularity after that.
The idea of the bunny stemmed from the
German tradition of growing eggs each Easter as a
reminder of Christs resurrection and the new life
offered to believers. The tradition of coloring eggs
and hiding them at Easter is an American custom,
however.
Each year, 16 billion jellybeans are made for the
Easter season (thats enough candy to complete a
60-foot wide Easter egg that stands as tall as a
nine-story building). In addition, 5 million marsh-
mallow chicks and bunnies are produced daily in
anticipation of the Easter season, and 90 million
chocolate bunnies.
Here are some other interesting facts about
Easter:
When taking a bite into a chocolate bunny, 76
percent of Americans prefer to bite off the ears
first while 5 percent eat the feet first and 4 percent
eat the tail first.
The tradition of having an Easter egg hunt on
the South Lawn of the White House started in
1878 when Rutherford B. Hayes was in office. He
and his wife Lucy officially opened the White
House grounds to the children of the area for egg
rolling on Easter Monday. It became an annual
event.
During the Easter season, Americans buy more
than 700 million Peeps -- making Peeps the most
popular non-chocolate Easter candy.
According to one survey, 63 percent of
Americans prefer a chocolate bunny on Easter
morning, by far the highest response. Next in line,
with just 10 percent, was a marshmallow bunny.
Can you believe this? The worlds largest jar of
jellybeans weighed more than 6,000 pounds!
According to The Guinness Book of Records,
the largest Easter egg ever made came from the
ovens of Guylian, the famous Belgian chocolate
maker. The egg measured a whopping 8.32 meters
high! It took 26 craftsmen a total of 525 hours to
build the egg and required 1,950 kilograms of
chocolate.
After Halloween, Easter is the biggest candy-
consuming holiday.
Otsego County will be funding a Recycling Pilot Project
for six months starting last Saturday and continuing
through September 29th. The project expands the recy-
cling station hours at Arrow Sanitation in Gaylord to
include Saturdays from 9 am until noon.
Arrow Sanitation, recently acquired by American Waste,
provides recycling bins at their facility on Little League
Drive just east of Gaylord off M-32. Arrow Sanitation nor-
mally offers access to their recycling bins during weekday
business hours, and is closed on the weekends. This lack
of weekend access to recycling has been one of the biggest
objections for recycling convenience received by the
Otsego County Recycling Committee. The County is work-
ing with Arrow Sanitation/American Waste to keep their
facility open to the public every Saturday from 9:00 am
until Noon for the duration of the Recycling Pilot Project.
The cost to the County to purchase this service is $3,600
for the six-month period.
People can recycle all paper items/cardboard for free at
their facility. They must buy a 33-gallon bag at Arrow
Sanitation to recycle all glass and plastics. A separate bag
is needed for both glass and plastic. Besides recycled
materials, the public can also bring other household trash
to the facility during recycling service hours.
Easter Fun Facts
Pilot project expands recycling hours at Arrow
Sanitation in Gaylord through September 29th
The Easter bunny tradition is actually of German origin and was originally used a symbol
of Christs resurrection.





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I wanted to express my appreciation for everyone who
showed up at the meeting last week about the recycling ini-
tiative in Otsego County. It was great to see such energy and
motivation for bringing a county-wide recycling program to
our community.
The vast majority of communities in the United States
have recycling programs. In some places there are even
penalties for not recycling. This is because those communi-
ties have recognized the benefits of providing easy, accessi-
ble recycling options to their residents including:
1. Reducing dependence on foreign oil: At its current
rate, the U.S. saves the equivalent of over 5 billion gallons of
gasoline, reducing dependence on foreign oil by 114 million
barrels. (Recycling vs. Landfilling, 2003)
2. Putting Americans to work: From textile reclamation
and wooden pallet repair to traditional recycling plants,
recycling industries put more people to work than the auto
industry. (Creating green jobs through recycling, 2011)
3. Saving money on individual trash removal: Imagine if
you could get rid of 75% of your trash (the recyclable part)
for only $25 per year and then pay a small fee per bag for
the 25% left over. How much money could you save?
4. Wasting less: Folks who lived through the Great
Depression developed a life-long habit of saving things.
They would reuse things instead of throwing them away.
Recycling does the same thing. Why bury resources in a
landfill when we can reuse them to make a new product?
Because of these benefits, there has been a push in our
community for a county-wide recycling program since 2009
(at least). Recently, it was recommended that all the munici-
palities in Otsego County (townships, city, and village) put a
question on the November ballot asking the people if they
would like a recycling program.
I think this is a great idea let the people decide what is
best for their community. I look forward to seeing this ques-
tion on the ballot and I encourage everyone to take a close
look at the benefits of recycling before voting against it.
Lets work together to keep our county the Pure
Michigan destination we are known for - not for ourselves
but for our children and grandchildren who will reap the
benefits of our decision not to throw valuable resources into
the landfill.
Jessica Kane
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Letters to the Editor
Spring Continued...
Keysor points out that area residents experienced temper-
ature variations during the month of March that most folks
dont typically see in a single month.
Here at the weather center, we saw a 99-degree spread
between the lowest temperature, which was minus 17
degrees Fahrenheit early in the month, to a high of 82-
degrees in the middle of the month. People always like to
talk about the weather, and that is an interesting statistic to
bring up during those conversations.
Another fascinating fact is that when the northern region
experienced those 80 degree-days, the normal high during
that time should have been in the 30s. Keysor says dont
blame these aberrations on Pacific basin phenomenon such
as La Nina or El Nino.
While we have been in a La Nina pattern the last couple
of years, he explains, that pattern has weakened and our
weather is in a neutral periodright where it should be with-
out those ocean-atmospheric effects. During that recent
unseasonable warming trend, the cold air simply retreated
well into Canada, as if Mother Nature forgot what time of
year it was!
While most will happily accept the generally above normal
spring temperatures, there is concern that area fruit crops,
which have begun budding due to the warm summer-like
days, will become vulnerable to freezing nighttime tempera-
tures that may come our way in the next several weeks. It
remains to be seen how this will affect area fruit trees and
primarily depends on how many cold nights show up, and
just how cold those nights are.
While Keysor relates that there are still question marks sur-
rounding predictions for the upcoming summer months, the
weather service has a high level of confidence in their pre-
diction of a warmer than usual spring.
We had a warm fall and winter, he states, and now we
are looking at a warm spring. For April that means instead of
looking at average highs in the 50s we should be seeing more
average high temperatures in the 60s. In May, instead of
average highs in the 60s, we should see a few more days with
highs in the 70s. We may also be looking at higher than nor-
mal precipitation, but with less than normal snowfall over
the winter and a rapid melt in March, that extra precipitation
would be a good thing for ground moisture.
So get those golf clubs, watercraft, and backyard barbe-
ques ready. Even if those extra warm temperatures dont
arrive as predicted, the lion of the winter has likely lost its
roar.
terrific
kids
from
south
maple
elementary
for the
week
ending
3-30-12
Back row: Judy Doan (Kiwanis), Greg Rooyaker, Kaleb Campbell, Kamren Korona, Patrick Denison, Bradley Falkenhagen,
Fred (Kiwanis)
Middle row: Conner McLaughlin, Cassidy Kusak, Tyler Hawley, Jax Lappan
Front row: Grace Dipzinski, April Stemkowski, Lizzy Halbert, Skylar Ann Molski
Absent: Ian Hotelling, Deklen Peterson, Grace McCloughan,
All kids are terrific and here at South Maple Elementary we are acknowledging kids for
good character. The Kiwanis club of Otsego County is helping us with this endeavor. Students
who exhibit good behavior by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing
so. One student per class will be selected to receive a Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil.
The student names will be announced on our morning announcements. They will also have
their picture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent opportu-
nity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level
because good character is just as important as good grades!
TERRIFIC KIDS
Easter Egg continued...
Peter Cottontail continued...
that literally brings visions of sugar plums to childrens imag-
inations each Easter morning.
How did these seemingly unrelated traditions become
such an ingrained part of the Easter celebration?
The egg has long served as a symbol of fertility and rebirth.
Long before Jesus walked the earth, ancient Greeks, Chinese
and Egyptians would dye eggs to symbolize the rebirth of the
spring season after the starkness of winter. Early Christians
adopted this practice of using dyed eggs to symbolize the
resurrection of Christ, and in transforming the ancient Pagan
holiday of Eastre into the observance of Easter, the decorated
egg became a part of the celebration.
In Medieval Europe the consumption of eggs was strictly
forbidden during Lent, so they were often boiled in order to
preserve them until they could become a staple of the Easter
meal. In early England and Germany, the practice of rolling
these hard-boiled eggs down a hill was established as an
Easter morning game for children and was said to symbolize
the rolling away of the rock from Jesus tomb. The practice
was brought to the United States in the early 19th century,
and a short time later Dolly Madison, wife of President James
Madison, started the tradition of holding an egg roll for
children on the White House lawn, which continues to this
day.
Also a timeless symbol of fertility, the Easter Hare seems
to have originated in Germany, where this fabled bunny
would lay eggs (rabbits must have been quite different back
then) on Easter morning for children to find. This tradition
emigrated to America as part of the German culture, becom-
ing a popular part of the Easter celebration shortly after the
Civil War.
Placing Easter eggs into one basket, along with many
other treats, is a custom that has evolved from the early
Christian practice of bringing large baskets of food to church
to be blessed by priests after the Lenten fasting period. The
grass at the bottom of those baskets heralds from a Dutch
tradition where children would place eggs on Easter Sunday
in nests of colored grass, which actually was grass in earlier
times.
Since the 16th century, donning a new set of clothes has
been a part of the English Easter celebration. The idea of an
Easter bonnet was popularized the legendary songsmith,
Irving Berlin in his 1933 hit song; Easter Parade. Soon, all
hats were on during the Easter Holiday, and women and
girls would put on wide brimmed, lavishly decorated bon-
nets to celebrate the joy of Easter season. The Easter bonnet,
however, is a tradition that is slowly fading as society
becomes increasingly casual about such fanciful things.
Lets not forget the Easter lily. Said to symbolize the purity,
innocence and virtue of the Virgin Mary, the lily has been
called the white-robed apostles of hope, and were report-
edly found growing in the Garden of Gethsemane after
Christs crucifixion. Churches have traditionally surround
altars and crosses with Easter lilies to commemorate the res-
urrection of Jesus. This beautiful, bright, trumpet-shaped
white flower is a reminder that above all, the celebration of
Easter is about rebirth of life and spirit.
Easter morn with lilies fair fills the church with perfumes
rare,
as their clouds of incense rise sweetest offerings to the skies.
Stately lilies pure and white flooding darkness with their
light,
bloom and sorrow drifts away on this holy hallowd day.
Easter Lilies bending low in the golden afterglow,
bear a message from the sod to the heavenly towers of God.
-Louise Lewin Matthews
egg hunt in the field just south of the store starting at 11 am
on Saturday.
Grayling; The Grayling Recreation Authority will be hold-
ing an Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza on Saturday, starting at 10
am at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area. The event is open to
children age 10 and under, and there will be three separate
search areas; one for kids age 4 and under, another for those
ages 5 to 7, and a third for those ages 8 through 10. Bring
your camera, as the Easter Bunny will be there!
Harbor Springs; The Harbor Springs Ice Rink is hosting an
Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Kiwanis Park in Harbor Springs
next Saturday, April 14th from Noon to 3 p.m. The cost is
$5.00 or a donation of five non-perishable food items per
family. Activities will include free lunch, egg hunt, pictures
with the Easter Bunny, games and prizes, and crafts. The egg
hunt begins promptly at noon so please plan on arriving
early. Lunch will include pizza, drinks, dessert, and snacks.
Games will include Bingo, Ring Toss, Bunny Darts, Pin the
Tail on the Bunny, and Easter Disc Drop. Crafts will include
Easter Bucket Craft, Paper Plate Bunny and Easter Egg
Wreath.
Indian River; An egg hunt will take place at 11 am on
Saturday, April 7th, at Cooperation Park. The hunt is open to
children ages 10 and under who will be divided into age
groups, and there will be a grand prize egg offered in each
age group category.
Lewiston; On Friday April 6th the Moose Family Lodge will
have an Easter Egg Hunt for kids from 1-3pm, the address is
4150 Co. Rd. 491 in Lewiston. Then on Saturday April 7th the
American Legion will be having one as well from 12-2, and
their address is 3060 Mantz Street.
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By Jim Akans
This coming Sunday, April 8th, is Easter. In 2011,
Easter Sunday fell on April 24th, on April 4th in 2010, and
it will occur on March 31st in 2013. So why does Easter
Sunday vary by as much as a month over the course of a
few years while holidays such as Christmas, Valentines
Day and Veterans Day remain the same every year, and
Thanksgiving, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Memorial Day
and Labor Day usually fall within the same week each
year?
Turns out, the date of Easter Sunday is calculated to
occur on the first Sunday following or on the first full
moon of spring, a season ushered in by the vernal equi-
nox. This moveable date of Easter was established back
in the 4th Century by the First Council of Nicaea; a coun-
cil of Christian bishops convened by Roman Emperor
Constantine. The logic was that Jesus was crucified just
before the Jewish Passover, and that holiday occurs on
the 14th or 15th day of the first month of spring. Back in
those days, Jewish months started when the moon was
new, so being about two weeks later, Passover would
coincide with the first full moon of spring. So that
seemed like the proper time to set for Easter Sunday.
There it is; the date of Easter is tied to the cycle of the
moon. A simple look at the calendar, however, is a much
simpler way to keep track of the ever-changing date of
the celebration of Easter Sunday with each new year.
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Established in their present location in
Downtown Mio approximately eight years
ago, Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment
store offers area residents an excellent
opportunity to sell their quality used items,
and purchase a wide variety of clothing and
household goods at very reasonable prices.
The shop, which was founded by Sharon
Gardulski, Pastor of the Freedom Worship
Center, is operated by a dedicated group of
thirteen volunteer from the Mio area.
We have many different types of items in
the store, states Gardulski. That includes
furniture, appliances and other household
items, and we have a lot of new and used
clothing, including coats in mens, womens
and childrens sizes, as well as several items
that would make excellent Christmas gifts.
The inventory at Strawberry Patch ReSale-
Consignment is brought in by local individu-
als who receive 40-
percent of the
amount those items
sell for. Strawberry
Patch takes care of
the tagging and
marketing of those
items, and after a 60
day period, unsold
clothing is sent to
an Amish ware-
house facility that
distributes that
clothing to people
in need all over the
world.
Our location is a
great resource for
people in the Mio
area, observes
Gardulski. Major
shopping areas, such as Gaylord, Alpena and
West Branch, are all an hour or more drive
away. So this is a convenient, local spot
where people can make some extra money
selling items, and shop for a wide assort-
ment of clothing and household items.
The Strawberry Patch ReSale-
Consignment Shop is located in Downtown
Mio next to the Rite Aid store. The facility is
open Monday through Saturday from 10 am
until 6 pm. For additional information,
please call (989) 826-1503.
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helps Mio area residents buy and sell quality goods
The Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment Shop is located in Downtown Mio next to
the Rite Aid store, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 6 pm.
Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment store offers area
residents an excellent opportunity to sell their quality used
items, and purchase a wide variety of clothing and household
goods at very reasonable prices.
The weather was perfect for the inaugural St Fattys Day bike race and expo at
Marsh Ridge Resort in Gaylord this past Saturday. Cyclers from across the state
gathered to navigate fat-tired bikes over trails fraught with steep hills, sand traps,
and obstacle courses. Following the outdoor event, participants gathered at Jac
Place restaurant to enjoy live music by Elizabeth Cannon, fine food accompanied
by beer from Shorts Brewery, and awards in Solo Fat, Solo Skinny (tires, that is)
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GRAYLING
Poetry Workshop
April 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6-
8pm at the AuSable Artisan
Village -Poetry Workshop
with Aaron Raymond will
focus closely on poems-in-
progress brought to the
workshop, we will explore
together what elements are
working, and what can be
strengthened, to help realize
each poems potential. Well
talk about line, image,
metaphor, sound, structure,
voice and surprise, with the
aim of opening up possibili-
ties for the work at hand. The
workshop fee: AAV Members:
$40 per class / Non-
Members: $45 per class. If
you pay for all 4 classes in
advance the fee is: AAV
Members: $125 / Non-
Members: $145. www.art-
galleryaav.org
GRAYLING
After school
Enrichment
April 5. After School
Enrichment for kids ages 12
and up. Drawing basics, life
drawing, and perspective.
Bring Newsprint drawing
pad, pencils, Conte Crayons
and/or charcoal pencil. Class
fee is $12 per session ($10 for
members) or $30 for all three
sessions ($25 for members).
For more information: go to
www.artgalleryaav.org and
click on Calendar of Events.
Click on the date of the class
for details.
GAYLORD
White breakfast
The First United Methodist
Church is holding an ecu-
menical white breakfast on
Maundy Thursday, April 5 at
9:30am in the fellowship hall.
All churches are invited. Hear
a presentation by Chuck
Bump and inspirational
music. The austere breakfast
of hot cross buns, juice & cof-
fee is free.
LUZERNE
Good Friday Fish Fry
Luzerne American Legion
Post 162 will be hosting a
Good Friday Fish Fry on April
6 from 4-7pm, $6 per person
includes: fish, fries, cole slaw
and dessert. Public welcome!
GAYLORD
saving for Retirement
April 6, The University Center
of Gaylord will hold Saving
for Retirement from noon-
1pm with Certified Financial
Planner Thomas Ruden.
GAYLORD
nerf nite
Every Thursday 6pm - 8pm.
Bring your 4th - 8th grade
group of 3-4 players for team
competitions. Prizes for the
winners. Many game styles,
Gold Grab, Resurrection,
Castle Siege, Dog Tags.
Reservations required 989-
748-4050.
GAYLORD
Playgroups
Monday 10-noon or Friday
10-noon. Weekly schedule is
very affordable. Snack pro-
vided plus structured activi-
ties and crafts.
GRAYLING
Egg hunt
EGGstravaganza
Saturday, April 7th at 10am at
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Grayling Recreation
Authority will host a free
Easter Egg Hunt for children
10 & under only. There will be
3 areas to search: 4 & under,
ages 5-7, ages 8-10. Bring
your cameras to take pictures
with the Easter Bunny.
GAYLORD
Volunteers honored
Aspen Ridge Retirement
Village will be hosting a pas-
try brunch in honor of volun-
teers on Saturday, April 7 at
10:30am. All current and past
Aspen Ridge volunteers are
invited to the celebration,
along with anyone who may
be interested in learning
more about our volunteer
opportunities. If you would
like to attend the celebration
or learn more about volun-
teer opportunities, please
contact Christy Payne, Life
Enrichment Coordinator, at
989-705-2500. Your RSVP is
appreciated before
Wednesday, April 4th. Aspen
Ridge Retirement Village is
located at 1261 Village
Parkway.
HARBOR SPRINGS
Easter Egg hunt
Saturday April 7 starting at
11am until 1 pm. Little ones
through 6th grade, Parents
encouraged to attend. Bring
your own basket or bag.
Dress Warm. Hot Dog lunch
provided Free, 8333 Clayton
Road in the East Wing (hang-
er)
GAYLORD
Gun show
April 7. Gun Show at the
Northland Sportsmens Club
from 9am5pm.
WORLDWIDE
Easter
Easter is April 8. Celebrate
the resurrection of Jesus
Christ.
GAYLORD
Estate recovery
The OCCOA presents
Transitions in Life, Estate
Recovery April 9 at Alten
Zimmer dining room, 120
Grandview Blvd from 6:30 -
8:30pm. Guest speaker is
Doug Chalgian, Elder law
attorney. Call OCCOA, 989-
732-1122 for reservations.
Suggested donation $5.
GRAYLING
Computer Classes
In partnership with Kirtland
Community College, the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be offering
computer classes during
April. Upcoming classes
include the following:
Tuesday, April 10th,
Computer Basics and
Tuesday, April 17th
Facebook. Cost of each ses-
sion is $10 paid on the day of
the class. Check-in for the
classes begins at 12:30pm
with the class running from
1-4 pm. Class size is limited
to 10 per class. To register for
a class, please contact 989-
348-7123.
GAYLORD
Womens health
April 10 Saks Wellness Center
will hold a workshop on
Womens Health at 6:30pm.
GRAYLING
new Pension tax
Presentation
Were you aware that the State
of Michigan is going to be
taxing public as well as pri-
vate pensions? How does this
new law affect you? Stephen
Sachs from Governor
Snyders office will be at the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale,
on Wednesday, April 11th at
11am to give you details
regarding how you will be
affected and by how much.
This free presentation will be
at the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling. Join us for
a breaded cod lunch at Noon
after the presentation.
People 60 and over eat for a
suggested donation of $2.50.
Those under 60 can eat for a
cost of $4.75. For additional
information call 989-348-
7123.
GAYLORD
business after hours
You're invited to Business
After Hours on April 11th
sponsored by Prudential
Preferred Properties Network
and Alpine Tavern & Eatery.
This networking event will
take place from 5-7pm at
Alpine Tavern & Eatery where
you can enjoy the company
of fellow business profes-
sionals as well as sample
wonderful food made by the
staff at Alpine Tavern &
Eatery. The cost is $5 for
Chamber Members and $10
for non-members. The 50/50
drawing for the April
Business After Hours will
benefit the Friends for Life of
Otsego County.
GAYLORD
Weight loss challenge
Do your need to get rid of
some winter weight? Four
Star Nutrition will be starting
a new Weight Loss Challenge
on Thursday, April 12 at 6pm.
Call 989-448-8618 for more
information.
GRAYLING
Easter Dinner
The Community is invited to
attend an Easter Dinner on
Thursday, April 12th from 4-
6pm. Menu includes Baked
Ham, Mashed Sweet
Potatoes, Green Bean
Casserole, Spiced Apple
Rings and Cherry Cheese
Tart. The meal is only $4.75
per person with a suggested
donation of $2.50 for people
over 60. Dinner is open to the
public and no reservations
are required. The
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale Street. For
more information contact
the Senior Center at 989-348-
7123.
GAYLORD
Rummage sale
Marketplace for Missions at
First United Methodist
Church is hosting a rummage
sale April 13, 9am - 5pm and
April 14, 9am - Noon.
Clothing and a variety of
household items will be
available for 50 cents and $1.
Fill one of our bags on
Saturday for $1. Some items
are priced more than $1. All
proceeds support many local
missions such as Otsego
County food pantry,
Friendship center, Salvation
Army and New Life
Pregnancy Center in addition
to others throughout the
world.
GRAYLING
bake sale
Relay for Life is sponsoring a
bake sale April 14, 9am - 3pm
at Glens Market
GAYLORD
Carnival
St. Mary Cathedral School in
Gaylord will be hosting a
Carnival and Family to
Family Sale on Saturday,
April 14, from 10am until
2pm. Join the fun and enjoy
games and activities for boys
and girls of all ages, including
cake and toy walks, Nerf
hockey, fishing hole, bean
bag and football toss, face
painting, food, beverages
and more. Clean out the clos-
ets and rent a table for our
indoor Family to Family Sale.
Tables are $15 to rent; you
take all you make. Proceeds
from the carnival and sale
benefit St. Mary Cathedral
School classrooms. The
school is located at 321 N.
Otsego. Call 989-619-5100 or
e-mail crawfis@ymail.com
for more information or to
reserve a sale table.
ROSCOMMON
the magic of bill
blagg Live!
Saturday, April 14th at 7pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts -Critics and
audiences alike rave about
his incredible high-energy,
grand-scale magic & illusion
that will have you rubbing
your eyes in disbelief. Called
simply amazing by Chicago
Tribune, Blaggs show is
packed with NEW mind-
blowing illusions and his
trademark off-the-cuff per-
sonality that make this show
a great family event!
Audience volunteers will lev-
itate in mid-air, others will
vanish in the blink of an eye
and so much more! This is
one show you cant afford to
miss! Witness live over 90
minutes of interactive,
action-packed magic & illu-
sion performed by the coun-
trys most prominent magical
star, Bill Blagg! Ticket Prices:
$22 (A/B) & $18 (C/D).
Purchase tickets online at
www.kirtlandcenter.com or
by calling the Ticket Office.
GAYLORD
mom 2 mom sale
April 14 Gaylord E-Free will
host a Mom 2 Mom Sale from
8am-noon.
Northern Michigan
Free tax help
Low-to-moderate income
families and individuals, sen-
iors, persons with disabilities
and limited English profi-
ciency qualify for free help
preparing their income taxes.
The free tax service is offered
at locations throughout
northwest lower Michigan.
Trained volunteers prepare
and electronically file both
federal and state returns.
Please call one of these
Volunteer Tax Sites to make
an appointment. NMCAA
office, (231) 347-9070; DHS
office, Bellaire, 205 E. Cayuga
St. (231) 533-7324; Local
Libraries in Boyne City, 201 E.
Main St. (231) 582-7861;
Charlevoix, 220 W. Clinton St.
(231) 547-2651; Roscommon,
243 E. Federal Hwy. (989)
281-1305. Bring your social
security, pension and interest
statements, wages and earn-
ings statements (Form W-2)
from all employers, your
2010 tax return and other rel-
evant information about
income and expenses, as well
as, social security cards and
photo ID.
GAYLORD
seeking investors
Gaylord Discovery Center
has formed an LLC and is
now ready to take on
Investors. Individuals with
interest in assisting this com-
munity resource grow,
expand, and succeed should
contact Kyle Johnston at 989-
748-4050. Any level of sup-
port will be appreciated, vol-
unteer time, material dona-
tions, or financial large and
small.
GRAYLING
big Whatever sale
April 21 at the American
Legion Hall, 106 James St.
9am - 3pm. Vendor Tables are
$10 plus one donated item
for silent auction. Contact
Rose Mary Nelson, 989-348-
2985 by March 31.
VANDERBILT
music jam
3rd Thursday of every month
at Corwith Township hall. 6-
9pm. Call Billie at 989-983-
4185.
PETOSKEY
Free Foreclosure
Workshops
Learn from experts how to
prevent your home from
going into foreclosure.
Michigan residents continue
to fall victim to the troubled
economy. Residents who
seek housing assistance in
northwest Michigan can find
help with the Northwest
Michigan Community Action
Agency (NMCAA). Free
Foreclosure Prevention
Education workshops are
available in NMCAAs
Traverse City, Petoskey, and
Cadillac offices.
Homeowners will learn how
to avoid foreclosure and the
different foreclosure pro-
grams that are available.
NMCAA, a certified HUD and
MSHDA Housing Counseling
Agency, will also educate
homeowners about the fore-
closure process and counsel
families on budgeting for
their personal financial situ-
ation. Homeowners do not
have to be within the actual
foreclosure process to access
these services. Many are
available to assist before a
crisis actually occurs to keep
the clients out of the foreclo-
sure process altogether. For
details or more information,
or learn about the workshop,
please call 231-947-3780 or
(800) 632-7334. NMCAAs
website is www.nmcaa.net.
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Cheboygan, Grayling, Indian
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CHEBOYGAN
Cheboygan VitA
VITA is a Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance program that
has been active in
Cheboygan County since
2002. They provide free
income tax preparation and
tax counseling to persons
making less than $50,000
annually. Call 231-420-5015
to set up your appointment!
Donations to fund this pro-
gram can be sent to the
Cheboygan County United
Way Office (231.627.2288)
GRAYLING
baby to toddler Closet
The Baby to Toddler Closet,
Michelson United Methodist
Church, is gearing up for
summer. To help with this
program some summer
items are needed for the
babies 18 to 24 months
through 3 T and that is cloth-
ing, socks and shoes. Also,
diapers sizes 5 & 6, pull ups
all sizes and underwear for 2t
through 3t. Items may be
dropped off at the Baby to
Toddler Closet or in some
collection totes around town.
Any help would be very
much appreciated. For more
information call Rose Mary
Nelson 989-348-2985
INDIAN RIVER
Easter egg hunt
Come to Indian Rivers
Annual Easter egg hunt April
17, 11am at Cooperation Park
Open to toddlers, preschool
& elementary-aged children.
Grand Prizes will be given in
every age group!
GAYLORD
FoE Aux scholarships
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
Auxiliary #1825 are offering
two $500 scholarships again
this year to graduating sen-
iors that are going to college
this fall. Applications are
available at Gaylord High,
Gaylord St Mary's,
Vanderbilt, JoBurg and at the
club. Applications are to be
turned in by April 18. Late
apps will not be accepted.
The Ladies Auxiliary will be
having their 67h anniversary
dinner at the club March
28th at 6pm. Sign up sheet is
at the club, cost will be $5.
Nominations for officers will
be on April 18 and election
will be on May 2.
GRAYLING
Free tax Aide
Assistance
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center in conjunction
with IRS Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance program
(VITA) helps low and moder-
ate income taxpayers (less
than $60,000 annually), with
special attention to those 60
and older, file their personal
income tax returns.
Volunteers are trained to
assist in filing tax forms and
basic schedules, including
the 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ.
Assistance with filing the
Home Heating Credit,
Earned Income Tax Credit
and Property Tax Credit is
also available. The last day to
file is April 16. Call the Senior
Center at 989-348-7123 to
schedule your appointment.
PETOSKEY
Dance class
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fusion, and modern dance.
Classes run through June 9,
culminating in a full-length
production of the Wizard of
Oz. Students will learn the
art of dance and perform-
ance by studying technique,
the clarity of line and phras-
ing, and the importance of
stage projection. Ballet and
dance fusion are available for
beginners through pre-pro-
fessional, ages four and up.
For more information on
these classes or other pro-
grams offered at Crooked
Tree Art Center go online to
www.crookedtree.org or call
the arts center at 231-347-
4337.
GAYLORD
how to be Well
April 17 Saks Wellness Center
will hold a workshop on How
To Be Well at 6:30pm.
CHEBOYGAN
Project Connect
A day of free services for
those in need throughout the
county. Thursday, April 19th
from 10am to 2pm at the
National Guard Armory 610
Cuyler St. For more informa-
tion contact Bernie at
Cheboygan County United
Way at 231-627-2288
GAYLORD
Adult hockey spring
league registration
The Gaylord Area Men's
Hockey League (GAMHL) is
an adult, non-checking,
recreational, hockey league,
played at the Otsego County
Sportsplex Ice Rink. The
GAMHL is currently accept-
ing applications for the
Spring 2012 Season. The
Registration Deadline is
Monday, April 9. Depending
upon the number of Teams,
the Spring Season is expected
to consist of approximately
11 games for each team. The
games will be played on
Sunday evenings and in the
evenings during the week
(most likely Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays)
in April and May. Games are
expected to begin the week of
April 15. The cost for skaters
is $150 and for goalies $30.
The league accommodates
all skill levels. Registration
Forms are also available at
the Sportplex, or by contact-
ing Janet Smigielski, League
Secretary, at 989-619-8754 or
by email
jhenley510@gmail.com.
GRAYLING
GPA looking for
Pictionary olympics
teams
The 25th Annual Pictionary
Olympics will take place
once again this year at the
Grayling Eagles Club on
Friday, April 20th at 7pm and
the GPA is looking for new
and returning teams to come
out and put your drawing
skills to the test!!
GAYLORD
men's conference
Get your tickets now for the
Higher Call Men's
Conference at the
Evangelical Free Church
April 21. The day long event
features guests Fred Stoeker,
the Stand Strength Team and
David Dean. To order tickets
go to www.ahighercall.com
or phone the church at 989-
732-2647. $30 if purchased by
4/10. After 4/10 price is $35.
GAYLORD
United Way awards
Attend the 2012 annual
meeting and awards presen-
tation April 11, 7:30am at the
Wisconsin St. Hall. Cost is
$10 per person includes
Breakfast Buffet. Please RSVP
by Noon on Wednesday, April
4. Call 989-732-8929
GRAYLING
tornado safety
Spring can be a fun time of
the year, but it can also be a
time for severe weather,
especially tornados. How can
you know if a tornado is
imminent and what do you
do if a tornado appears like-
ly? This fourth in our S.A.F.E.
(Smart Alert Focused
Educated) Series features Jim
Keysor of the National
Weather Service office in
Gaylord. Mr. Keysor will
bring his 18 years of weather
service experience to bear as
he shares information that
can help keep you safe. Learn
how to prepare for tornado
weather and what to do if a
tornado strikes. Join us for
this free presentation at the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
at 11am on Thursday, April
19th to hear Mr. Keysor. A
door prize will be given away
at the end of the presenta-
tion. This free presentation
will be at the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center, 308
Lawndale Street. Join us for a
beef burrito lunch at Noon
after the presentation.
People 60 and over eat for a
suggested donation of $2.50.
Those under 60 can eat for a
cost of $4.75. For additional
information call 989-348-
7123.
GRAYLING
Free Divorce Clinic
The 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services of
Northern Michigan and River
House Womens Shelter will
hold free monthly divorce
clinics open to community
members who cannot afford
to hire an attorney and are
representing themselves.
Clinic locations will alternate
between Otsego and
Crawford Counties. The clin-
ics in Crawford County are
held at the Crawford County
Courthouse on, April 19,
5:30pm.
GAYLORD
Good morning Gaylord
Youre invited to Good
Morning Gaylord on April
20th from 8am-9am at
Wisconsin Street Hall.
Alpenfest will be the sponsor
and speaker for this event
which will feature a breakfast
buffet provided by Wisconsin
Street Hall. The cost is $10 for
Chamber Members and $15
for Non-Members.
PRUDENVILLE
natural shorescaping
Workshop
The Muskegon River
Watershed Assembly
Education Committee is
hosting this workshop for
homeowners and landscap-
ers on April 21st. It will be
held at the Denton Township
Hall in Prudenville from
8:45am 4:15pm and pre-
registration is requested by
April 13th. Registration and
further info can be found at
www.mrwa.org or by calling
231-591-2324.
PETOSKEY
instant Wine Cellar
Char-Em United Way is plan-
ning their 2nd Instant Wine
Cellar party on Friday, April
20 at 7pm at the Perry Hotel
in Petoskey. The night will
feature a chance to win a col-
lection of wine or 99 Bottles
of Shorts Beer and will
include live entertainment
from Northern Michigan's
own Boyne River Remedy.
Entry into the event is either
a bottle of wine, a six-pack of
craft beet or $15. With the
purchase of raffle tickets,
guests have a chance to "Win
an Instant Wine Cellar - or 99
Bottles of Craft Beer" from
the donated beverages as
well as many other fantastic
prizes. Adding to the enter-
tainment, there will be a
silent auction, Stafford's hors
d'oeuvres, as well as a cash
bar. All proceeds from the
Instant Wine Cellar event will
support Char-Em United
Way's Volunteer Connections
program. Volunteer
Connections is a virtual vol-
unteer center which pro-
motes volunteerism in the
community and helps people
find opportunities that meet
their passion and interests.
For more information or to
RSVP for the party, contact
United Way at 231-487-1006
or info@charemunitedway.org,
visit www.charemunited-
way.org, Events, or sign up on
Facebook.
INDIAN RIVER
business before hours
The Indian River Chamber of
Commerce Ambassadors
invite you to attend a
"Business before Hours"
hosted at Citizens National
Bank this Friday, April 20th.
The Talon Title Agency,
VitalCare and Kiwanis of
Indian River are cosponsor-
ing with OCFCU. Begin your
day with a delicious breakfast
buffet, door prizes and 50/50
drawings while networking
with area business owners
(6272 E. M-68). The event will
begin at 7:30am and contin-
ue until 9am. Admission at
the door is $5 for members
and $10 for not yet members.
Please RSVP to the Indian
River Chamber of Commerce
at 238-9325 or email us at
dbodnar@irchamber.com.
BOYNE FALLS
Chefs Challenge
April 20-21 at Boyne
Mountain. This years event is
looking like the best yet! We
hope you won't pass up the
opportunity to support
Challenge Mountain by
attending this wonderful cel-
ebration of Michigan agricul-
ture, awesome producers
and chefs!
GAYLORD
spirit awards
The Volunteer Center is host-
ing the Spirit Awards and
dinner auction April 21 at the
K of C Hall, 2573 Wilkinson
Rd. Social hour, 5pm. Dinner
6pm. Tickets are $30 prior to
April 16, $35 after April 16.
Call Carol for tickets, 989-
705-8584.
ROSCOMMON
RoAR
Band together for one great
purpose! On April 21, musi-
cians will rock out against
rape, taking a stand to raise
awareness against sexual
assault in our local commu-
nities. All proceeds of the
event will benefit River
House, Inc., a place that
offers safety and empower-
ment to survivors of domes-
tic and sexual abuse. Doors
open at 4pm at Kirtland
Community College. Cover
charge is $5 and band regis-
tration is $50 with a cash
grand prize. Please call River
House at 989-348-3169 to
register a band, become a
ROAR volunteer, sponsor, or
order a ROAR T-Shirt.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Donations for Cancer
Northern Michigan Cancer
Crusaders provide help to
cancer patients. To donate
contact Gail Farley, 231-582-
2424
MANCELONA
Credit Repair
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
will be hosting a workshop
on Credit and Credit Repair
on April 24 from 6pm to 9pm,
as part of a series of six work-
shops on financial fitness.
This workshop is offered free
to the public at NMCAA Head
Start, 201 E. State St. To regis-
ter or to find out about future
workshops please call (231)
347-9070 or (800) 443-5518
or visit www.nmcaa.net.
GAYLORD
Employer Forum
E n c o u r a g i n g
Entrepreneurship &
Solutions for Success in
Business. The Annual
Employer Forum provides
support for regional busi-
nesses. On Wednesday, April
25 the Annual Employer
Forum will be held from
11:30am to 4:30pm at
Treetops Resort. The
Employer Forum is an annu-
al program designed to sup-
port and encourage the
regional small business com-
munity to grow and prosper.
The event is $20, includes
lunch and networking, and
reservations are required by
April 18. The Employer
Forum will feature three pre-
senters. Denise Hansen,
Marketing Consultant, will
focus on driving traffic to
your business and getting
your product or service sold.
Barb Jourdan and Beth Kelly,
HR Specialists, team up to
teach how to create a high
performance workforce. Joel
Schultz, Regional Director for
MI-Small Business and
Technology Development
Center, will host a panel dis-
cussion with 5 different man-
ufacturer, retail and recre-
ation/tourism businesses
that have success stories
through the use of the MI-
SBTDC. This event is pre-
approved by the HRCI for 3.5
general recertification credit
hours. The Employer Forum
is the result of a combined
effort by regional and local
agencies all with the mission
of supporting small business.
Partners include Northeast
Michigan Works, Northwest
Michigan Works, North
Central Michigan College,
Northeast Michigan
Consortium, Otsego County
Economic Alliance, Michigan
Rehabilitation Services, WDA
State of MI Veteran's Services
and the event is made possi-
ble through the Regional
E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l
Collaborative Grant. For
information or to make
reservations, contact Angie
at 231-439-5213 or
aross@nwm.cog.mi.us or
visit www.gaylord-
otsego.com/Employer%20Fo
rum.cfm or contact Tish at
the Otsego County Economic
Alliance at 989-731-0287.
GRAYLING
CPR class
An American Heart
Association Heartsaver and
AED CPR class will be offered
to the community at Mercy
Hospital Grayling on April 25
from 6pm to 8pm. The class
will be taught by American
Heart trained instructors in
the Mercy Hospital Grayling
Crawford Room located
behind the hospital.
Registration is required by
Monday, April 23. Please call
989-348-0419 to register. The
fee for the class is $40, which
includes an instruction book.
GRAYLING
karaoke
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be hosting
an evening of Karaoke at
5:30pm on Wednesday, April
25th. This is a free event open
to anyone who loves music,
singing, dancing and having
lots of fun. Bob Jorgensen
will be our emcee for the
evening. This free event will
be at the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
Street. Join us for a Chicken
Stir Fry featuring birthday
cake and ice cream at 5:00pm
before the event. People 60
and over eat for a suggested
donation of $2.50. Those
under 60 can eat for a cost of
$4.75. No Reservations are
required. For additional
information call 989-348-
7123.
PELLSTON
Airport After hours
Win Round trip tickets! The
Air Service Task Force has
announced the date of the
2012 Airport After Hours. The
event will be Thu. April 26,
5:30 to 7:30 at the Pellston
Regional Airport in the soon-
to-open restaurant Hoppies
Landing. This will be a
regional networking event
promoted through the
Visitors Bureaus and
Chambers in St. Ignace,
Mackinac Island, Mackinaw
City, Cheboygan, Indian
River, Harbor Springs and
Petoskey. One lucky winner
at the event will win Round
Trip Air Fare for two from
Pellston to Chicago provided
by Lakeshore Express. You
must be present to win.
Boyne will serve as another
sponsor and additional
sponsorships are available.
To reserve sponsorship
space, call Carlin Smith at the
Petoskey Regional Chamber
of Commerce, 231-347-4150.
GRAYLING
Assistive technology
As a part of the Moving
Forwarda Series for
Seniors, Caregivers and their
Families, the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center, 308
Lawndale St, will present a
workshop on Assistive
Technology on Thursday,
April 26 at 6pm. Aimee Sterk
from Michigan Disability
Rights Coalition will demon-
strate how many items seen
around the home, as well as
other devices, can be used to
make it easier for people with
disabilities and older adults
to perform daily activities.
Examples include vibrating
alarms, magnifiers, bathing
and dressing devices, cook-
ing aids, and much more.
This free presentation will be
at the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling. There will
be a drawing for a door prize
at the end of the presenta-
tion. Join us for a meat loaf
dinner at 5pm before the
presentation. People 60 and
over eat for a suggested
donation of $2.50. Those
under 60 can eat for a cost of
$4.75. For additional infor-
mation call 989-348-7123.
INDIAN RIVER
Community Clean-up
Day
Community Pride Clean-Up
Day is Thursday, April 26th
GAYLORD
Leadership class
Achieve 360Inc. is proud to
present a John Maxwell
Leadership Training
Opportunity at the
University Center. The 21
Irrefutable Laws of
Leadership will start April
27th and running 8 weeks.
Registration is now taking
place at
www.achieve360inc.com.
GAYLORD
banquet
The 45th Parallel Gobblers
chapter of the National
Turkey Federation hosts the
10th annual fundraising ban-
quet April 28 at Treetops
Resort. For info contact Julie
at Johnson Oil, 989-732-3710,
ext. 17
FREDERIC
Donations needed
Donate to a Raffle. Frederic
Township Fire Department in
conjunction with Happi-
Trails ATV Club is trying to
raise donations for a Raffle
for our Crawford County
CERT team (Community
Emergency Response Team)
and the Frederic Home
Festival. The CERT team
needs to raise funds for all
different types of emergency
equipment. The Happi-Trails
ATV Club is raising donations
for the Frederic Home Fest.
(The Home Fest is a Festival
held in downtown Frederic
on July 7th that raises money
for Relay for Life and the
Crawford County CERT
team). All proceeds from the
festival will be shared among
the sponsors. We are in need
of donations of monetary or
gift certificates of $25, $50,
$100 in value or any products
that can be used by the pub-
lic. We are in search of a boat,
canoe, ice shanty, hunting
supplys, ATV's, motorcycles,
travel gift certificates, restau-
rant coupons, outdoor furni-
ture, bicycles, skate boards,
oil changes, tire rotations,
and any other type of servic-
es. Any contributions will be
greatly appreciated. The
donations will be tax-
deductible; Frederic
Township Fire Department is
a tax deductible governmen-
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Mackinac Bridge included in
Light it Blue for
autism-awareness campaign
QUESTION: My wife and I
have a 2-year-old of our own,
but now we're considering
adopting another child.
Frankly, we can't decide if we
should pursue it or if we're
simply setting ourselves up for
a lot of stress and heartache.
Jim: Adoption is a major undertaking,
and there are many things to consider,
as you well know. But with planning and
a lot of prayer, it can be a beautiful
thing.
Dr. Debi Grebenik is a licensed social
worker and the executive director of a
foster care and adoption agency. Her
years in the field have led her to identify
several traits of successful adoptive
families.
First, according to Dr. Grebenik, the
adoption journey begins with a com-
mitment for life. In many ways, adop-
tion is similar to marriage -- it calls for
love and understanding in sickness and
in health, for richer or poorer. There will
be unforeseen detours, mountaintop
experiences and challenges along the
way. But adoptive parents who begin the
process with this rock-solid commit-
ment are more likely to see it through.
In addition, adoptive parents, just like
all parents, must be prepared to love
their child unconditionally. You proba-
bly already know that some kids have
deep emotional wounds after spending
years in foster care. They may display
manipulation, defiance, aggression,
depression and other challenging
behaviors. A parent's unconditional
love may be the only lifeline they have
as they emerge from an unstable envi-
ronment and learn what it means to be
part of a permanent, stable family for
the first time in their lives.
There are difficulties associated with
adoption, but they are not insurmount-
able. And the blessings and rewards far
outweigh the challenges for those who
are willing to take the plunge. For more
resources on this issue, visit www.icare-
aboutorphans.org or www.focusonthe-
family.com.
** ** **
QUESTION: I am a single
mother, and due to the econo-
my, I am really struggling to
make ends meet. Should I
move back in with my parents
until things get better?
Juli: Your question is becoming more
and more common as many single par-
ents face the realities of a tough econo-
my and the unceasing demands of rais-
ing children by yourself. Unfortunately,
there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
There are, however, some principles to
consider that might help you make your
decision.
It can be a true blessing for everyone
when generations of a family live
together. In many parts of the world,
this is the norm. It can provide a won-
derfully rich environment for children
to grow up knowing their grandparents
and having empathy for the older gener-
ation. It also gives grandparents a won-
derful outlet to love and invest in their
grandkids, as retirement often allows for
more time. And it would give you, as a
busy mom, another set of arms to help
with cooking, homework and loving.
There are, however, some potential
problems that you want to investigate
before making the decision to move in
with your parents. Many of these relate
to boundaries and expectations. For
example, how much would your parents
like you to contribute financially? What
expectations do they have regarding
keeping the house clean, bedtimes and
whether or not they are full-time
babysitters for your kids? To what extent
do they have the authority to discipline
your children? What if they disagree
with your parenting style? What if they
don't approve of other choices you
make for your family? How will you
resolve these conflicts?
However stressful these conversa-
tions may be to initiate, they are
absolutely essential to confirming
whether or not moving in with your par-
ents is a good idea. Do the work up front
to avoid creating a situation
that could eventually end up
destroying your relationship
with your parents.
** ** **
Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on the
Family, author of several books,
and a wife and mother of three.
Submit your questions to:
ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com
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The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), in
partnership with Lt. Gov. Brian Calley,
Corner Pieces, and the Autistic Children's
Treatment Network (ACT), will hosted a spe-
cial public bridge-viewing ceremony at the
St. Ignace Country Club in St. Ignace on
April 2 in honor of Global Autism Awareness
Day. "Light It Blue Michigan" is an autism-
awareness campaign launched by Corner
Pieces, a non-profit organization based in
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., dedicated to improv-
ing the well being of children and families
living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The Mackinac Bridge was lit blue at sun-
down on April 2 to kick off the month-long
campaign.
"This is another important milestone
involving the Mackinac Bridge and the
health of Michigan citizens," said William H.
Gnodtke, MBA Board Chair. "By being a part
of this great program, hopefully we will not
only raise awareness about autism, but also
help increase support for families coping
with this disorder."
ASD is a neurodevelopment disorder that
affects a child's ability to communicate and
socialize with others, and usually appears
within a child's first three years. Over 15,000
children in Michigan have autism, fourth-
largest in the U.S. More children will be
diagnosed with autism this year than with
AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined; there
is no medical detection or cure for autism.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, an outspoken advo-
cate of expanding Michigan's health care
coverage for children affected by autism, will
be the featured speaker at the event. "Setting
our state's most iconic structure aglow in
blue will send a strong message about the
importance of helping children with
autism," said Calley, whose 5-year-old
daughter Reagan is being treated for autism.
"I greatly appreciate Light It Blue Michigan's
work to highlight this vital health issue."
Additional speakers are expected to include
Corner Pieces President Ben Duff, ACT
President Murray D. Wikol, DTE Energy offi-
cials, and others.
ACT President Murray D. Wikol and his
wife Nanette, known as pioneers in the fight
to diagnose and treat autism, are sponsoring
the ceremony at the St. Ignace Country Club.
Since 1995, Wikol has shared his passion
throughout the United States and abroad by
investing
heavily in
autism
research and education. Wikol also is the
longest-serving member of the MBA Board.
The Wikol's daughter Anika was diagnosed
with autism when she was 14 months old.
In addition to the Mackinac Bridge, other
locations participating in "Light It Blue
Michigan" included the GM Renaissance
Center, DTE Energy offices, the Motor City
Casino, Madonna University, and Wayne
State University. For more information, visit
the campaign's Web site at www.lightit-
bluemichigan.com
Emmet Countys newest recycling oppor-
tunitya pilot project recycling old mat-
tresseswill supply a new northern
Michigan business while saving area resi-
dents money.
Mattresses, box springs and futons can
now be recycled at the Emmet County Drop-
off Center. While there is a fee to recycle
them, it is significantly less than the cost to
landfill the same items. Twin and single sizes
are $8 per piece to recycle; double, queen
and king are $12 per piece. Compared to $11
and $22 respectively, recycling will save cus-
tomers as much as 45%.
Michigan Mattress Recyclers (MMR) in
Gaylord will disassemble the mattresses,
springs, and futons and recycle the compo-
nent materials in demand as industrial com-
modities including wood, cotton,
polyurethane padding and steel.
According to Emmet
County and MMR, mattress
recycling will be a great deal
all around. Of course, recycling mattresses
will be better for the environment than bury-
ing all those resources in a landfill, stated
Elisa Seltzer, Director of Emmet County
Recycling, At the same time, this is another
example of how recycling benefits the econ-
omy: creating new jobs right here in north-
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money. Its a win-win-win proposition: envi-
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tomer.
The potential impact of the project is
huge: in 2011, the Emmet County Waste
Transfer Station disposed of over 1,000 mat-
tresses, box springs and futons. Drop-off
Center staff anticipate even more mattresses
will come in this year because of enthusiasm
for recycling and the lower prices. Nationally,
an estimated 20 million mattresses are
thrown away each year, with only roughly
250,000 of these currently being recycled.
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The annual state highway construction map is now avail-
able from the Michigan Department of Transportation
(MDOT). The free map is updated each year to help
motorists locate major MDOT road and bridge projects
across the state. The 2012 print edition of "Paving the Way"
will be available at all MDOT Transportation Service Centers
and region offices, as well as at all Welcome Centers.
Welcome Centers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula will have
maps available starting in early May. The map also is avail-
able for viewing at state rest areas. Information on the map is
current at the time of printing.
"This annual map gives Michigan motorists a big picture
view of major construction projects on state routes," said
State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. "It's also a time
to remind everyone to slow down and pay attention when
driving through a work zone. Protect yourself and your pas-
sengers as well as construction workers."
The map also details construction on state routes in
Detroit and Grand Rapids, providing maps specific to these
areas of the state. You can download a copy of the 2012 map
from the "Maps and Publications" section of the MDOT Web
site. Motorists also can get real-time information about
planned and unplanned lane closures on the MDOT Mi
Drive traffic data Web site, along with camera images of
major state routes in Detroit, Grand Rapids and the U.P.,
rates of speed and incidents on Grand Rapids and Detroit-
area freeways, and statewide weather and carpool lot infor-
mation.
You can access Mi Drive from your computer, smartphone
or mobile device at: www.michigan.gov/drive. To request
copies of the printed 2012 map, contact the MDOT Office of
Communications at 517-335-3084 or send an e-mail to
mdotwebinfo@michigan.gov with your name and address.
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Youve got until April 17 to contribute
to your Individual Retirement Account
(IRA) for the 2011 tax year. Thats not a
lot of time, but if you have some money
available, and you havent completely
funded your IRA for 2011, consider
doing so before the deadline. And once
youve maxed out on your IRA for last
year, why not get a jump on 2012?
Actually, you could have started con-
tributing to your 2012 IRA as early as
Jan. 2. In fact, if you can get into the
habit of fully funding your IRA each
January, youll give your money 15 extra
months of growth potential, as opposed
to waiting until mid-April of the follow-
ing year. If you factor in all the years
youll be contributing to your IRA before
you retire, those extra months of growth
opportunities, repeated over decades,
could end up providing you with a fair
amount of extra cash when you start
tapping into your IRA at retirement.
Of course, you may not find it all that
easy to come up with the full IRA contri-
bution amount at one time. (In 2012,
you can put up to $5,000 into a Roth or
traditional IRA, or $6,000 if youre 50 or
older.) But if you look at your entire
financial picture, you may be able to
think of some resources. Here are a few
suggestions:
* Put your tax refund to work. In 2011,
the average tax refund was about $3,000,
according to the IRS. If you received that
amount in 2012, and you applied it
toward your IRA, you would already
have met half the contribution limit (if
you are 50 or older) or more than half (if
youre younger than 50).
* Take advantage of interest payments
or dividends. If you own income-pro-
ducing investments, you may find that
they can help you fund your IRA early.
For example, if you own dividend-pay-
ing stocks, and you dont typically rein-
vest the dividends, consider putting
some of these funds into your IRA.
(Keep in mind, though, that stocks can
reduce or discontinue dividends at any
time). And you can do the same thing
with any interest payments you receive
from bonds.
* Put other windfalls into your IRA.
If you receive a windfall, such as a bonus
from your employer or a gift of cash,
think about putting it into your IRA.
If none of these options present
themselves, and you cant afford to write
out a big check to fund your IRA very
early in the year, do the best you can to
reach the contribution limit as soon as
possible. To make this happen, consider
setting up a monthly automatic transfer
from your checking
or savings account
into your IRA. Even
if you were to
divide these trans-
fers into 15 equal
payments totaling
$5,000 (or $6,000 if
youre 50 or older),
you would still be
funding your IRA
more quickly than
if you would have
scrambled to con-
tribute in the last
few months before
the tax filing dead-
line.
No matter when
you do it, fully
funding your IRA is
a great way to help
build resources for
retirement. But the
earlier, the better
so do whatever
you can to beat
that tax deadline
each year.
This article was written by Edward
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Philip Hofweber is a Financial
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construction map now available
Farm Service Agency Michigan Executive Director
Christine White today reminded landowners, farmers and
ranchers in Michigan that the opportunity to enroll in the
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up 43
ends on Friday, April 6. Producers who want to offer eligible
land for CRP's competitive general sign-up may enroll at the
Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office where their farm
records are maintained.
I strongly encourage all interested producers to contact
the county office before the April 6 end of CRP signup dead-
line, said White Any offer that is not submitted by this April
6 deadline will not be considered for acceptance during the
43rd signup for CRP.
CRP is a voluntary program that assists farmers, ranchers
and other agricultural producers to protect their environ-
mentally sensitive land. Producers enrolling eligible land in
CRP plant long-term, resource-conserving covers in
exchange for rental payments, cost-share and technical
assistance. Producers are also encouraged to look into CRPs
other enrollment opportunities offered on a continuous,
non-competitive, signup basis.
So far, the 43rd signup for CRP has been very successful
and we anticipate landowner interest in the program to con-
tinue throughout the signup period, said White. I cant
stress enough the need to act now rather than wait until the
deadline date so that our staff can provide the much-
deserved individual attention to all producers interested in
the CRP program.
Michigan currently has 222,100 acres enrolled in CRP. On
Sept. 30, 2012, 18,000 CRP contract acres expire in the state.
Producers may choose to re-enroll their land or sign up for
new acres that qualify for the program. Contracts range
from 10-15 years. The competitive selection is based on fac-
tors such as land that erodes easily or where habitat for rare
or game wildlife can be assured.
Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA serv-
ice center or visit FSAs website at
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/crp for additional information
regarding CRP.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To
file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410,
Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-
9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642
(English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-
relay).
Wellington Farm Park, Inc., a local 5013 non-profit cor-
poration, which operates Wellington Farm, USA, a 60-acre
living history farm near Grayling, is seeking replacement
members for its Citizens Advisory Board of Directors. This
organization is a functioning board, which is required by law
to oversee the financial, operational and growth aspects of
the museum complex. The board meets 6 times a year at
the historic farm. Board members currently serve without
compensation.
Any legal resident of the State of Michigan who is inter-
ested and willing to serve on this Board is encouraged to
submit a letter to Wellington Farm Park, Inc. 6944 S. Military
Road, Grayling, MI 49738 on or before April 13, 2012. For
additional information call 989 529 7331.
First Grade students Jillian
Tomczak, Liam Lowry and
Hana Ali get ready to play
games at the St. Mary
Carnival on April 14.
St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord will be hosting a
Carnival and Family to Family Sale on Saturday, April
14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Join the fun and enjoy
games and activities for boys and girls of all ages,
including cake and toy walks, Nerf hockey, fishing hole,
bean bag and football toss, face painting, food, bever-
ages and more. Clean out the closets and rent a table
for our indoor Family to Family Sale. Tables are $15
to rent; you take all you make. Proceeds from the carni-
val and sale benefit St. Mary Cathedral School class-
rooms. The school is located at 321 N. Otsego,
Gaylord, MI. Call (989) 619-5100 or e-mail
crawfis@ymail.com for more information or to reserve a
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Page 10 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! April 5, 2012
By Jim Akans
Its the perfect place to shop for Easter
treats. The Alpine Chocolat Haus offers a
delicious array of handmade chocolates,
caramel corn, and tasty caramel apples and
morejust the ticket for making sure bas-
kets are brimming with delightful goodies
this coming Easter Sunday.
The sweet, inviting aroma of freshly made
chocolate confections immerses the senses
upon entering the Alpine Chocolat Haus in
downtown Gaylord or Boyne City. Spread
out before the defenseless shopper awaits a
vast assortment of handmade dark, milk and
white chocolate truffles, creams, clusters,
caramelschocolate covered fruits, pretzels,
potato chipspotato chips?!
Chocolate covered potato chips are our
number one seller, observes owner, entre-
preneur and Chocolatmeister, Bruce Brown.
It is a combination of sweet and salty flavor
that once you try, its very hard to resist.
Bruce Brown has been churning out
chocolate treasures and assorted other con-
fections in downtown Gaylord since opening
his shop on Pearl Harbor Day back in 1985.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan, he had spent eight years as an
assistant manager for a F.W. Woolworth store
in that Upper Peninsula community before
moving to Gaylord.
Bruce recalls, I heard there was a choco-
late store for sale in Gaylord and ended up
purchasing it. At that time the chocolate was
purchased from a downstate vendor. The
problem was, people would travel to Gaylord
from downstate and they wanted to buy
something that was truly from northern
Michigan.
A short while later, Bruce met Katie, his
mentor in the art of chocolate making. For
nearly forty years prior, Katie and her hus-
band had been chocolate makers extraordi-
naire, and now she was prepare to share
those tantalizing recipes and preparation
secrets.
She also knew where we could buy equip-
ment to make those chocolates, Bruce
states, though we didnt think we could
afford it. Amazingly, she said she didnt want
to charge for her assistance. If it wasnt for
Katie, we wouldnt be here today.
Over the next three decades, the Alpine
Chocolat Haus expanded from producing
delicious treats using that initial equipment,
capable of producing about sixty pounds of
chocolate a day, to utilizing a pair of much
larger machines capable of making up to 600
pounds of chocolate in a day.
Bruce Browns heartfelt passion for sup-
porting community organizations, such as
the Gaylord Little League, Community
Schools, and the United Way is deeply rooted
in his familys experience while he was grow-
ing up in Sault Ste Marie.
His father worked at Algoma Steel across
the bridge in Sault Ste Marie, Canada. When
Bruce was ten years old, his dad became
seriously ill with diabetes, resulting in series
of several operations on his feet, which even-
tually led to the amputation of both legs
below the knee. The community rallied
around the distraught family, holding a
spaghetti dinner that earned enough pro-
ceeds to pay a substantial portion of their
outstanding medical bills.
Bruce relates. The way that community
came together to help my family is some-
thing I will never forget. I learned first hand
how a community can help and I think the
support I give today is my way of continuing
to pay that back.
The community has also helped to keep
the marvelous assortment of delectable
goodies offered by the Alpine Chocolat Haus
flowing for over a quarter of a century, both
by their continued patronage of the estab-
lishment, and in assistance early on from the
local business community.
There were times in those early years,
Bruce states, when we struggled to keep
going. One time when we desperately need-
ed a loan, the bank and their board of local
businesspeople came through in approving
us. If it wasnt for that, we would have closed
our doors a long time ago. Its so very impor-
tant when local people help each other by
buying locallyas it keeps their hard-earned
money in their own community.
Charles M. Schultz once wrote for the
character Lucy in his wildly famous Peanuts
cartoon series that All you need is lovebut
a little chocolate now and then doesnt hurt.
The love of chocolate is alive and well at the
Alpine Chocolat Haus.
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Readers spot April Fools Day articles in last
weeks edition
The Alpine Chocolat Haus offers a delicious array of handmade chocolates, caramel
corn, and tasty caramel apples and morejust the ticket for making sure baskets are
brimming with delightful goodies this coming Easter Sunday. Stop by the Alpine
Chocolat Haus at 208 W. Main Street in Gaylord, or at 1 Water Street in Boyne City.
Photo by Jim AkAns
Several Weekly Choice readers called our
bluff, spotting a few April Fools Day articles
located throughout last weeks edition. The
April Fools edition has become an annual
tradition at this, and many newspapers
throughout the country each year. The
inclusion of those fictitious features is
intended to celebrate the spirit of April Fools
Day, and we apologize if they inspired any
undue concern on the part of the reader.
Just in case you missed the edition, or
werent sure about the validity of one or two
of the articles, the following features were
purely presented to honor the traditions of
April Fools Day;
- Presidential election postponed!
- Has Sasquatch returned to the North?
- Actual Big Foot sighting near Mio?
- Northern Michigans newest cash crop;
cotton?
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By Dave Baragrey
As we begin a new year you can
make a difference in our local econo-
my. Make a commitment to shop at
stores owned and operated by your
neighbors.
The benefits of shopping at stores
owned by locals are well documented
by research. Studies done by econo-
mists show that:
When you spend $100 at a locally
owned business $62 stays in our com-
munity.
When you spend $100 at a national
chain $42 stays in our community.
When you spend $100 on-line $0
stays in our community.
These figures alone should convince
you of the benefit of shopping at inde-
pendently owned local businesses but
there is so much more. Spending at a
locally owned business leads to better
schools, better roads and local sup-
port of community charities and
fundraisers.
Studies also show that local, inde-
pendently owned businesses paid
higher wages and used more local
goods and services stretching that
local dollar even further.
In yet another reason for consumers
to consider shopping locally, new
research reveals that successful small
businesses are helping bolster sagging
real estate markets in some communi-
ties.
That's the finding of the American
Express Open Independent Retail
Index, which found that neighbor-
hoods with thriving independent
businesses saw home values outper-
form citywide markets by 50 percent
over the last 14 years.
The report specifically studied 27
neighborhoods where small business-
es have thrived in 15 major U.S. cities,
concluding that home values there
outperformed their broader markets.
In addition, when you shop at inde-
pendently owned businesses you will
often deal with the owner of the busi-
ness. Their knowledge of the product
or service and their concern to see
you leave as a happy customer will
usually result in a very pleasant shop-
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If consumers would simply look for
the opportunity to shift a portion of
their spending from on-line business-
es to locally owned businesses it could
make a difference in our region of
Northern Michigan.
Make 2012 the year you make the
effort to make a difference. Make the
decision to move 10% of your spend-
ing to independently owned business-
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The Friendship Shelter, Inc.
We are a homeless shelter serving the Gaylord area.
In addition to providing food and shelter, a major focus of
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to ensure continued success for our clients once they transition to
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Visit: http://www.thefriendshipshelter.org/needs.html
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200 S. Court Avenue, Suite 2
Post office Box 1154,
Gaylord, Michigan 49734
Phone: 989.448.8828
Fax: 989.448.8829
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Give online at:
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nehemiah Project
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The Gaylord Area Council for the Arts 2012 Calendar is a major
fundraiser for the Arts Council. The theme for this years calendar is
Black and White with a Little Red; inspired by our annual exhibit in
February of the same name.
Calendars are available for $10.00 at the Community Arts Center,
125 E.Main St., Gaylord, MI,
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PASTORS PERSPECTIVE
Pastor
Scott Distler
Gaylord Evangelical Free
Church
Where was God when? Right away that question causes peoples minds to go back to 9.11.
My generation will always be able to tell exactly where we were on that fateful September morn-
ing. But each person can most likely finish that same question with a personal memory as well.
Each of us have faced an adversity in our lifetime be it an illness, a death, the loss of a job, a
betrayal or some other hurtful experience. The truth is that there is no way to get through life
without such an encounter and most likely we each have another where was God when story still
ahead of us.
So what is the answer? Where was God on 9.11? Where was God when you got that bad report
from the doctor? Where was God when you lost your job? Where was God when you were
betrayed by a spouse or a friend? Where was God when you stood next to that freshly dug grave?
Let me be a bit transparent. For me the question would be, Where was God when I faced a time
of deep betrayal and hurt from individuals I had poured myself into for years?
The answer may be hard to accept but nonetheless true! In those times, God was where He has
always beenon His throne in total and complete control. God is always in control even when
life seems out of control. Nothing ever takes Him by surprise and I guarantee you that He never
utters the words, OOPS! Now what should I do? It is that fact that kept me going in my great-
est where was God when moment and it is that fact that can give you hope if you are going
through a where is God when time in your life right now.
Just think about the greatest tragedy in the course of human history. It happened over 2,000
years ago on a hillside just outside the city walls of Jerusalem when the Son of God was crucified
and died. Where was God when Jesus died? He was on His throne in total control! And it was
through that crucifixion
that God demonstrated His
love to those of us who were
sinners as Jesus paid the
penalty in our place and for
our sin. Three days later
that event then resulted in
an empty tomb and a risen
Savior! Its true! Even
when lifes events seem the
darkest, God is in control!
As a result, you can trust
Him during your where is
God when experience!
When my son was put
in an abusive situation.
Sondra Keiser, Levering
When I lost my job. Then he turned
around and blessed me with a better job.
Mike Mindel, Alanson
When my aunt passed away.
Stephen Doss, Pellston
I don't know I feel like God's been there for me. I
feel like God's been good to me. Anything I've asked
for He's given me.
Angela Marsh, Gaylord
Thoughts on...Where was God when______???
SUNDAY SERVICES
WEDNESDAY
10:30 AM
7:00 PM ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Joy Fellowship
Assembly of God
8600 S. Straits Hwy.
Located between Indian River and Wolverine.
Sunday - Coffee Hour 9 AM
Service - 10 AM including services for children
Wednesday - 6 PM
231-525-8510 Pastor Bob Moody
Bible Based Preaching
traditional Music
Friendly, Casual, Atmosphere
Come Just As You Are
Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00
Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday 6:00
Alpine Village Baptist Church
158 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord 989-732-4602
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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.'
Professional Faith-Based Counseling Services
By Appointment Only In Gaylord and Indian River
Janellen Kucharek, MA, LLPC
(989) 390-4256
compassioncounseling@gmail.com
www.compassioncounselingservice.com
Holy Week Services:
Maundy Thursday(4/5/12), 7pm
Good Friday(4/6/12), 7pm
Easter Sunday(4/8/12), 9am
Trinity Lutheran Church
1354 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735
Phone: 989-732-4816
FREEDOM WORSHIP CENTER
Full Gospel Non Denominational Church
826-8315
Need Prayer or Ride to Church...Give us a call
Sunday School - Adults/Kids 9:30 am
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Thursday Back to Basics Bible Study 5 pm
611 Mt. Tom Rd. (M-33)
Mio, Michigan
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Good Friday Service is Friday, April 6th at Noon
Easter Service Two identical services at 9:00am & 11:00am
Childcare available for infants through 3 years old, and a special services and activities for
children 4 years old through 4th grade during both services.
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Dear Friends,
We are all aware of the
issues surrounding the hos-
pital in Cheboygan. It would
be good to not listen to gos-
sip and somebody said
stories. It would also be
good not to repeat them. At
this point finger pointing and
I told you so isnt going to
do us much good either.
We need to remember that
this situation did not catch
God unaware. He didnt
wake up this morning and
say; Boy, I didnt see that
coming! In light of this I
would like to offer this
prayer and ask you to join
with me in continuing to
pray.
Father, I ask you to bring
the right people together to
work out this situation. I
pray for your wisdom for all
involved. I pray that this will
be an opportunity for
Christians to not only trust
you for their needs but also
to share that word of faith
with their friends and family.
I pray that you would give
our community the grace of
unity to work together and to
encourage one another. I
pray this in the mighty and
powerful name of Jesus.
Also, I might remind every-
one that the Community
Good Friday service is this
Friday at Transfiguration
Episcopal Church at 7 PM
and that Sunday is Easter.
It would be great to stop in
and visit one our local
churches Sunday morning.
Your servant,
Pastor Bob Moody
Joy Fellowship, Indian River
Daily Word
THURSDAY: Psalm 22:1-3 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 1 My
God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Far from my deliver-
ance are the words of my groaning. 2 O my God, I cry by day, but
You do not answer; And by night, but I have no rest. 3 Yet You
are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel.
FRIDAY: Mark 15:33-34 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 33 When
the sixth hour came, darkness fell over the whole land until the
ninth hour. 34 At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud
voice, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI? which is translat-
ed, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?
SATURDAY: Isaiah 8:17 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 And I
will wait for the LORD who is hiding His face from the house of
Jacob; I will even look eagerly for Him
SUNDAY: Psalm 30:4-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 Sing
praise to the LORD, you His godly ones, And give thanks to His
holy name. 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a
lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes
in the morning.
MONDAY: Hebrews 11:6 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 6 And
without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to
God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those
who seek Him.
TUESDAY: James 1:12 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 12 Blessed
is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been
approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has
promised to those who love Him.
WEDNESDAY: Revelation 3:20-22 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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. 22 He who has an ear, let him
hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
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Health & Wellness
The long-awaited proposed sale of
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital (CMH) was
set to be finalized Tuesday, but now federal
regulations may cause it to come to a halt.
CMH officials say the problem is with
recertification requirements and licensure of
its emergency services and outpatient sur-
gery area. The Center for Medicare Services
(CMS) is unwilling to grant a waiver to allow
McLaren Health Care to immediately operate
those areas as planned without additional
surveys being completed.
The necessary surveys could take any-
where from 45 to 180 days. CMH is only bud-
geted and authorized to operate as an organ-
ization through April 3, the scheduled date
for the proposed sale.
CMH filed for bankruptcy protection on
March 1, 2012. On March 21, CMH
announced it would have to close its long-
term care facility, Larson Hall, after negotia-
tions were unable to produce a resolution
needed to maintain those services.
The Federal Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of Michigan, located in Bay
City, approved the proposed sale agreement
to McLaren on March 23, 2012, with Judge
Daniel Opperman scheduling the closing of
the sale to occur on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
"With this closure, we will have to close
our emergency room, said Shari Schult,
CEO. We will need to coordinate with area
EMS services and local law enforcement to
divert all ambulances to the most appropri-
ate hospital. This closure also means all of
our other services are closed, including out-
patient clinics, x-ray, lab, cardiac rehab and
physical therapy. It also means all our
employees are without a job."
Monday night, the CMH board of trustees
voted to commence an immediate wind-
down of the entire organization.
"The board of trustees and the entire
organization have worked diligently to pre-
serve health care in our community, said
Jamie McClurg CMH board chair.
Unfortunately, due to circumstances
beyond our control, the sale could not be
completed and we had no choice but to take
this action.
"It's very frustrating that in spite of all the
work put into this effort that we were unable
to secure healthcare in Cheboygan," Schult
added.
This closure announcement includes not
only the hospital in Cheboygan, but also the
Cheboygan Memorial Health Center,
Womens & Childrens Health Services, and
the Indian River Medical Center.
CMH has been providing quality health
care for Cheboygan and the Straits area since
1942 and as of March 1st had 403 employees.
Cheboygan Hospital
Closes its Doors
April 5, 2012 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 13
Gaylord March is National Reading
Month, and in honor of the observance,
Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) celebrated
their participation in the Reach Out and
Read (ROR) literacy program, an evidence-
based non-profit organization that promotes
early literacy and school readiness in pedi-
atric exam rooms nationwide by giving new
books to children and advice to parents
about the importance of reading aloud. In
honor of National Reading Month, three
local organizations have donated money to
purchase books distributed through the pro-
gram.
The Reach Out and Read program at
Otsego Memorial Hospital was funded ini-
tially by a challenge grant from Reach Out
and Read National, which has been matched
by local community support from Wal-Mart
of Gaylord ($500), the Otsego County
Community Foundation (OCCF) Youth
Advisory Council and the Catt Family Fund
($1,000), and the Honorable Order of the
Blue Goose International Northern
Michigan Puddle ($2,500). The OMH
Foundation continues to raise money each
year to support this unique literary program.
"We are so grateful for community organ-
izations that like Wal-Mart, OCCF, and Blue
Goose International--Northern Michigan
Puddle, who understand and support litera-
cy programs designed to develop and foster
an early love for reading, said Christie
Perdue, OMH Foundation & Marketing
Director.
Tucked away inside large cabinets in the
OMH Pediatrics and OMH Family Practice
offices are the healthcare providers most
valuable prescription: childrens books.
When patients ages 6 months to five years
come in for a Well Child Visit, the pediatrics
and family practice providers at OMH make
sure to refill their prescription for books
according to the patients needs and
progress. The program also aims to help start
children with their own collection by giving
them free books to take home. Physicians are
also trained to advise parents about the
importance of reading aloud to their chil-
dren and offer tips on how to read to their
children at home. In the past three years
over 2500 books were distributed to children
coming in for Well Child Visits at OMH.
The Reach Out and Read Program gives
quality books to children from 6 months to 5
years of age coming in for a well child visit,
said Luis Collazo, MD, one of OMH
Pediatrics' physicians. We hope to continue
this program for a long time as it is so
important for children to become familiar
with books from an early age.
While children become familiar with read-
ing, doctors can visualize a child's develop-
ment from the way the child interacts with
the book, ranging from teething on the pages
to reciting favorite stories by heart.
The beginner books are all board books
so the babies can become accustomed to the
books without the parents worrying about
the book being damaged, continued
Collazo. We have quite a wide selection of
books for all ages and the children really
enjoy receiving their own book.
For more information about the Reach Out
and Read program at OMH, contact the
OMH Pediatrics office at (989) 731-7930. If
you would like to make a monetary donation
to the Reach Out and Read Program, contact
Christie Perdue, OMH Foundation and
Marketing Director at (989) 731-2342.
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to our
thoughts and behaviors purposely, in order to become more
present within our own lives. In this course, open to both
new and continuing students, participants will learn to iden-
tify particular events and thoughts that bring on stress and
learn tools and methods for responding to and managing
such stressors. Breathing practices will be introduced and
added upon throughout the course, and other techniques
such as body scan and basic stretching with awareness will
be incorporated. Participants will have an opportunity to
share, practice, and discuss in a safe and confidential setting.
Guided, in-class practice will be the foundation for partici-
pants to develop their own home and daily practice.
The six-week course meets Tuesday evenings from 5:30
6:45 PM. Fee $100 community / $75 Northern Michigan
Regional Health System Colleagues.
Session:
April 10, 2012 - May 15, 2012
Tuesdays from 5:30 6:45 p.m.
John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis
Center, 820 Arlington Avenue, Petoskey, MI 49770
Contact Information:
Chris Frasz cfrasz@yahoo.com
Hospital Celebrates
Reach Out & Read Program
Stress Management
and Mindfulness Practice
SUMMER is around the corner are YOU ready?
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Blue Goose International members, Dale Hardy, Loyal Gander (L) and
Leanna Borowiak, Supervisor of the Flock (R), present Christie Perdue, OMH
Foundation Director (C) with a donation for the Reach Out and Read
Program on behalf of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International.
April 5, 2012 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 15
Across
1- Scarf
5- Skin openings
10- An apple ___...
14- Buck follower
15- ___ Gay
16- Emperor of Rome 54-68
17- Miss
18- 1961 Heston role
19- Start of a counting rhyme
20- Expressive of love
22- Cleansing preparation
24- Frozen Wasser
25- Israeli submachine gun
26- Clear as ___
29- Hair goo
32- Small hand drum
36- Subterfuge
37- Sullenly ill-humored
39- Former nuclear agcy.
40- Like afterschool activities
43- Digit of the foot
44- Alarms
45- Actress Campbell
46- Abrasive mineral
48- HST's successor
49- Feels for
50- DDE opponent
52- Tomcat
53- Specter
57- Of great size
61- Nobleman
62- Get to know
64- Accent
65- Choir member
66- ___ con pollo
67- Slang expert Partridge
68- Abound
69- ___ lift?
70- Go out with
Down
1- Room in a casa
2- Composer Khachaturian
3- Slammin' Sammy
4- He owns the place where back-
packers crash in Europe?
5- Nobles
6- Just
7- Fabled bird
8- Some Ivy Leaguers
9- Hindu ascetic
10- Hemoglobin deficiency
11- Abstruse
12- Cartoonist Peter
13- Spoollike toy
21- Black gold
23- Early Mexican
26- Aggregate of qualities that
make good character
27- Full-bosomed
28- First name in cosmetics
29- Melon, e.g.
30- Made a mistake
31- TV producer Michaels
33- Farm machine
34- Depart
35- Green _____ is the place to be
37- AT&T rival
38- Bro's counterpart
41- So far
42- With undiminished force
47- Without pattern
49- Op. ___
51- Gannet
52- District in Tokyo
53- Land map
54- Gap
55- Commedia dell'___
56- Nothing more than
57- Stepped
58- Asta's mistress
59- Monogram ltr.
60- Gospel singer Winans
63- 100 square meters
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Across
1- Land's end?; 6- Adult
male deer; 10- Roasting
rod; 14- Stomach woe; 15
- Deep affection; 16-
Fancy-schmancy; 17-
Appraise; 18- Ashtabula's
lake; 19- Seine feeder; 20
- Illustrative craft; 21-
Person who earns a
livelihood; 24- Male
European deer; 26-
Thwart; 27- Country
bordered by Canada and
Mexico; 28- Connected
series of rooms; 30- Wall
St. debuts; 33- Division of
a poem; 35- Latin 101
verb; 38- Russian liquor;
40- Boxer Laila; 41-
Smell; 43- Farm female;
44- Writing's original form;
47- Minnesota's St. ___
College; 48- Forest
makeup; 49- Pale; 51-
Observation; 54-
Dumplings with a filling;
58- Utter defeat; 61-
Eggs; 62- Fruit-filled pie; 63- Account; 64- Violinist Mischa; 66- Additional; 67- Always; 68-
___ lift?; 69- Dog-powered snow vehicle; 70- Stains; 71- Wearies;

Down
1- Sucrose; 2- Mild cigar; 3- Sharp; 4- Fastener; 5- Volcano in Antarctica; 6- Streamlined; 7
- When said three times, a 1970 war movie; 8- Ardent; 9- Designed to arouse wonder; 10-
Cellular marine animal; 11- Sharp end; 12- Japanese immigrant; 13- Twice, a comforting
comment; 22- Some DVD players; 23- Little bits; 25- Entertain in a public place; 28-
Income source; 29- Windows alternative; 30- "___ had it!"; 31- Captive soldier; 32- Form of
poem, often used to praise something; 34- London gallery; 35- Afflict; 36- Curator's deg.;
37- Dark, as a light; 39- Hearing-related; 42- Taboo; 45- Associated; 46- One of a
matching pair; 48- Askew; 50- Silvery white; 51- Adlai's running mate; 52- Will, old-style; 53
- Intrinsically; 54- Wharves; 55- Private Pyle; 56- Circumvent; 57- Grannies; 59- Guinea
pig; 60- Swiss painte Paul; 65- Wreath of flowers;
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m a l e d e e r ; 1 0 - R o a s t i n g
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l a k e ; 1 9 - S e i n e f e e d e r ; 2 0
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Up to 500 people are expected to stop by the Northland Sportsmens Club in Gaylord this Saturday and
Sunday where approximately 25 vendors will set-up over sixty tables displaying a huge variety of new and
used guns and firearm related items.
Northland Sportsmens Club holds
semi-annual gun show this Weekend
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Annual Youth Arts Festival begins at Crooked Tree Arts Center
Crooked Tree Arts Center offering TWO new classes for children
For over thirty years, Crooked Tree Arts Center has been
showcasing the art of area students in the Charlevoix-Emmet
County School District through the annual Youth Arts
Festival. Beginning Saturday April 21, the 2012 Youth Arts
Festival kicks off with the public opening of the Youth Arts
Show in the galleries at CTAC from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All
events are free and open to the public. Exciting Festival pro-
gramming for this year includes:
Tuesday April 10, 9:00am - Friday April 20, 5:00pm: Young
Writers Juried Expo Submissions accepted, online
www.crookedtree.org
Saturday April 21, 2:00pm- 4:00pm: Public Opening Youth
Art Show exhibits, CTAC galleries
Saturday April 21, 10:30am: Portfolio reviews begin with
Kendall College of Art and Design, CTAC Visual Arts Room
(sign-up sheets begin at 10am)
Saturday April 28, 1:30pm- 3:30pm: Youth Collage
Performance, CTAC Ross Stoakes Theatre
Friday May 4: Winning Young Writers Expo entries pub-
lished, Petoskey News-Review
Saturday May 5, 2:00pm- 4:00pm: Young Writers Awards
Ceremony, CTAC Edith Gilbert Gallery
Saturday May 12: Final day of Youth Arts Show exhibit,
CTAC galleries
Crooked Tree Arts Center will again be working with the
Kendall College of Art and Design to offer scholarships to
high school students interested in attending Kendall. These
scholarships are intended to offset the cost of tuition.
Kendall College of Art and Design will offer portfolio reviews
beginning at 10:30 am in the Visual Arts room, in the base-
ment of CTAC. Students can sign up outside the Visual Arts
room door beginning at 10 am when the building opens.
A new addition to the Youth Arts Festival this year is the
Youth Collage Performance, scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday April 28. The performance will feature Crooked Tree
Arts Centers Jazz Band, Strings students, and dancers, Little
Traverse Youth Choir, and Acting Up A Teen Improv Group.
Each of the performing groups will be showcased in a round-
robin arrangement.
Bringing together students from the different youth arts
groups to be showcased in one performance is an exciting
idea. It will be a treat for the students to be able to see other
youth groups perform and it will be especially impressive for
the audience to see the variety and depth of talent in our
communities young performers, stated Crooked Tree Arts
Center staff member and 21st Century Arts Program
Coordinator Marty Samson.
For all the young writers in the area CTAC, in conjunction
with the Petoskey News-Review, is hosting the 10th Annual
Young Writers Juried Exposition. Elementary, middle and
high school writers in the Charlevoix-Emmet ISD, or home
school students in Charlevoix or Emmet Counties, are invit-
ed to submit one work of poetry, prose, or one of both.
Saturday, May 5 at 2:00 pm, the Young Writers Expo
awards reception will be presented in Crooked Tree Arts
Centers Edith Gilbert Gallery. Refreshments will highlight
the work of Boyne City Culinary Arts students. All winning
young authors will receive a writing journal and have an
opportunity to read their work publicly. High School winners
receive monetary prizes: 1st place - $75, 2nd place - $50, and
3rd place - $25.
One of the best ways to develop literary skills for a young
author is to share his or her work publicly. From putting their
ideas on paper to seeing their work published in the newspa-
per, the Young Writers Expo gives children and teenagers in
the community an opportunity to experience the writing
process from beginning to end., states Megan DeWindt,
Crooked Trees coordinator for the program.
An invitation is currently open to all area teachers and
home school families to involve their students in the pro-
gram. All work must be submitted by a parent or teacher on-
line through Crooked Trees website, www.crookedtree.org
from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 10 through 5:00 PM on
Friday, April 20. For writing requirements and more details
about the Young Writers Juried Exposition, please visit
www.crookedtree.org or contact Megan DeWindt at Crooked
Tree Arts Center, 231 347-4337.
With all the great events, now is the time to save the date
and celebrate the work of our area student artists at Crooked
Tree Arts Center. More festival information can be found at
www.crookedtree.org.
With all the great events, now is the time to save the date
and celebrate the work of our area student artists at Crooked
Tree Arts Center.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is now accepting registrations for
the new Art Exploration class. Geared specifically for chil-
dren in first through fifth grades, students will create unique
masterpieces using mixed media like clay, paints, chalk, col-
lage techniques, and more. Taught by Maggie Van Wagoner,
students will learn beginning art skills and techniques, be
exposed to a wide variety of materials and, most importantly,
have fun doing it. We are excited to be offering a wonderful-
ly engaging and interactive art class for our younger stu-
dents. With her expertise and passion for art, teaching artist
Maggie Van Wagoner has created an excellent class format
that allows students to experience a variety of mediums and
projects. This class is perfect for students with an array of
interests, as well as students just starting their journey into
the world of art and self-expression. A great way to bloom
this spring! said CTAC Program Director, Valerie St. Pierre
Smith. Art Exploration Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays
from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, beginning April 17 and run for 8 weeks.
Tuition for the eight-week session is $150 for members and
$170 for non-members.
CTACs nationally known Heather Raue will be leading a
Preschool Movement class for 2.5 to 4 year olds. An invigor-
ating class geared towards getting younger kids moving and
exploring their world through body movement and space. A
great opportunity for our youngest patrons to get their
groove on, as well as experience Miss Heather all to them-
selves! commented St. Pierre Smith. Pre-school Movement
is scheduled for Wednesdays 12:00-12:30 p.m., beginning
April 11 through May 23. Tuition for the movement class is
$70 for members and $90 for non-members.
Memberships are only $20 for students, $55 for families,
and allow members to receive reduced rates on classes and
event tickets throughout the year.
For more information and to register these classes, or
other programs offered at CTAC, go online to:
www.crookedtree.org or call the arts center at (231) 347-
4337.
By Jim Akans
Up to 500 people are expected to stop by the Northland
Sportsmens Club in Gaylord this Saturday and Sunday where
approximately 25 vendors will set-up over sixty tables dis-
playing a huge variety of new and used guns and firearm
related items. The Club has been holding this event for over
40 years, and is one of the Northland Sportsmens Club major
fundraisers, and it is held twice a year; once in the spring and
once in the fall.
The Northland Sportsmens Club was founded in 1934 and
has approximately 350 members. The club is active in con-
servation programs, participating in the Adopt A Forest
Program, Presidents Clean Up and members regularly attend
Michigan United Conservation Clubs meeting and Pigeon
River Advisory Council Meetings. The club has the only
developed range facility in Otsego County, which is utilized
by law enforcement agencies such as Otsego County Sheriff
Department and the Gaylord Police.
The show runs from 9 am until 5 pm on Saturday, April
7th, and from 9 am until 3 pm on Sunday. There is a $4
admission fee, though it is free for those under twelve who
are accompanied by an adult. In addition to the terrific
selection of items on display, the Ladies Auxiliary will be
offering a selection of hot lunch items for sale.
The Northland Sportsmens Club is located on Old Alba
Road just north of West Otsego Lake Road. For additional
information call Jim Monforton at (989) 732-9164 or visit the
Clubs website at www.northlandsportsmensclub.org.
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