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It has been just over five years since
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By Jeff Baragrey
With over 2,000 people
chanting Save Our
Hospital, Reezie Devet,
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Michigan got on stage and
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By Jim Akans
Yard clean up is a sure sign
that spring has arrived. One of
the most expansive public yards
in Otsego County, encompass-
ing approximately 27 acres with
80 campsites, is the beautiful
Otsego Lake County Park, locat-
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In return for a little help get-
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the upcoming summer, the
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Friday, May 4th through
Inside...
SEE COPING WITH LOSS PAGE 4A
STORY
PAGE 12
Over 2,000 attend Save Our Hospital
gathering in Cheboygan on Monday
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Paula Andersen,
whos niece,
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2007, spoke at a
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G A Y L O R D
By Jim Akans
This past Wednesday morning, Dave and
Suzanne Parcells were enjoying a leisurely
journey toward home when they spotted a
large bird lying in the middle of West Otsego
Lake Drive. They immediately pulled over;
deeply concerned the bird had been
injuredor worse.
Suzanne recalls, All I could think of is that
it was on a busy road and was going to get
hit by a vehicle. We were surprised to find it
was a Loon. Although we have many differ-
ent birds in this area, we had never seen or
heard a Loon nearby.
Dave adds, Went got out to help it, and it
raised its wings and began defending itself
with a very long beak. We called DNR for
assistance.
The Parcells, along with other concerned
passers by remained near the Loon to pro-
tect it from being hit, and a DNR officer
arrived shortly to gently contain the bird in a
cage so it could be released in the lake.
Suzanne relates, He told
us that the Loon probably
thought the road was a river
so it landed on it. However,
we learned that Loons only
take off to fly when they are
in water. They ride very low
in the water, and it is amaz-
ing how large of a bird they
actually are.
Dave adds, When the
Loon had been released back
in the water, Suzanne com-
mented what a good thing
that was for the DNR to do.
It is just one of those positive
ways that organization helps
in this community that so
often goes unnoticed.
Loon in the road!
A Loon was
stranded in
the middle of
West Otsego
Lake Drive
last
Wednesday
morning, and
passers by
guarded the
bird until a
DNR official
arrived to
transport it to
the lake.
Turns out;
loons cant
take off from
dry land!
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The annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards was
held this past Saturday evening, April 21st, at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Gaylord. Well over
100 attendees celebrated the recognition of local
volunteers in six categories, enjoyed a wonderful
meal, and provided donations through a delicious
desert auction and a silent auction to help contin-
ue the community-oriented mission of the
Volunteer Center of Otsego County. Rosie Warner
emceed the event, which took place on a gorgeous
spring evening perfectly reflecting the bright and
celebratory spirit inside the hall.
This years award winners were;
- Senior Category; Bev Robinson.
- Adult Category; Anita Wadsworth.
- Youth Category; Taylor Rabineau.
- Family Category; Rudi and Sandi Edel.
- Service Club/Organization Category; American
Association of University Women (AAUW).
- Business Category; Gaylord Eye Care.
Congratulations to all of this years award win-
ners and nominees. Your dedication and contri-
butions toward making the Otsego County area a
better place to live, work and play are greatly
appreciated!
This spring, most Otsego County and surrounding county
residents will likely see less of the those bothersome leaf-eat-
ing forest insects as compared to the previous years but
some small, scattered areas may still be effected. In an effort
to better prepare residents for gypsy moth caterpillars and
other developing pest problems, MSU Extension will be
offering free educational programs on Forest Health over the
next few months.
The first program will be held on Wednesday, May 16th
from 6:30 8:30 p.m. at the Otsego Lake Township Hall,
10499 Old 27 South, Waters. Russell Kidd, Extension
Forestry Educator for MSU Extension will be the primary
program presenter. A second program covering the same
information will be held on Thursday, June 14th in the Alpine
Centers Multi-Purpose Room; 800 Livingston Blvd., starting
at 6:30 p.m.
At these programs, information on the current status on
the populations of the Tent Caterpillars and Gypsy Moth will
be presented. Options for both chemical pesticide and non-
pesticide methods of insect management will be discussed
along with the life cycle and insect identification characteris-
tics of each of these insects. In addition, updates on other
current forest pest problems that are becoming more notice-
able such as Emerald Ash Borer and Beech Bark Disease will
also be presented.
Many people are confused by which of these forest pests
they have on their property and whether they really need to
do anything to control them, states Kidd. Native insects
such as Eastern and Forest Tent Caterpillars have natural
controls that eventually cause populations to crash. In most
areas of the Northern Lower Peninsula in 2011, we saw that
those pesky tent caterpillar populations were finally crash-
ing. Populations should now remain at lower levels for sev-
eral years before rebounding again. But as these populations
subside, there is still some concern for gypsy moth and
newer pest problems such as Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt
and Beech Bark Disease are becoming more noticeable.
Information on these newer pests will be presented at these
upcoming programs as well, says Kidd.
While there is no registration fee for these programs, MSU
Extension is asking people to pre-register by calling the
Otsego County office at 989-731-0272 or via email at
msue69@msu.edu. This will help in arranging for handout
materials. If you have any other questions about these pro-
grams, contact the Otsego County MSUE office Monday
through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Fridays
between 8:00 a.m. - noon.
Community Volunteers Honored at
2012 Spirit Awards Event
Forest Health Program to be
presented
Well over 100 attendees celebrated the recognition of local volunteers at the annual Spirit
of Volunteerism Awards, held this past Saturday evening, April 21st, at the Knights of
Columbus Hall in Gaylord.
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LOCAL NEWS
Hospital Continued...
the closing of the hospital on April 3rd. Many
people have already left town due to illness,
pregnancy, precautionary reasons, and lack
of jobs; not only at the hospital, but down-
town businesses have been closing as well.
In just twenty days, the domino effect has
been crippling to the city of Cheboygan.
People such as Dick Cartmill moved up
here from the Waterford area for retirement
just six months ago, the Hospital was one of
the main reasons he chose this area. He put
the finishing touches on his brand new
house just last month, only to find that the
only health care facility located within 45
minutes had closed.
He was ready to move again until this
recent news came to light. If he feels that he
is in good hands here, he may stay, if not, he
wont hesitate to relocate. Its likely most of
us do the same thing if we were in his shoes.
Dale Weirsum and Jack Kosnick are retired
vets living in Cheboygan. They were per-
turbed by the fact that McLaren denied a V.A.
clinic in Cheboygan last year. Though the
clinic was built in Mackinac City, they are
convinced this closing never would have
happened if the clinic were built in
Cheboygan instead of Mackinac.
Ron Fish of Cheboygan, who attended the
rally along with his wife Brenda and friend
Clarence Aubert, was supposed to get a CT
scan the day the hospital closed, but has
since had to travel to Gaylord multiple times
per week. As one could imagine, the extra
travel has taken his comfort away.
These are just a few examples of how the
Cheboygan community has been affected by
the hospital closing. The community as a
whole feels they have been betrayed, but
there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Though it may be dim, just a little light can
save many lives.
Camp for Free continued...
Coping with Loss continued...
Sunday afternoon, May 6th. This is a great
opportunity for area residents and northern
travelers to spend a spring weekend airing
out their gear, enjoying the spectacular
lakeside park setting, and get a little exer-
cise cleaning up their camp site of debris
accumulated during the long winter.
Campers may actually arrive at the park
starting on Wednesday, May 2nd, and stay
until the afternoon of the 6th at no charge,
notes Mike Tarbutton, Otsego County Parks
& Recreation Director. If they stay Sunday
night, they will be charged regular camping
rates, which are $25 per night for a non resi-
dent, and $23 for an Otsego County resi-
dent.
Park Rangers will be at the campground
to assist, and while reservations are not
accepted for this particular weekend,
campers must still register their sites at the
Ranger Station upon arrival. The Parks
Department will even provide a hot dog
cookout lunch for campers on Saturday. All
they ask is that campers bring a rake and
clean up the site they are spending an oth-
erwise relaxing weekend on. All camping
facilities will be open except the boat
launch.
Mike Tarbutton observes, Its a great
chance for people in the area to take the
camper and equipment out of hibernation
and make sure everything is working with-
out going too far from home. Just bring
along a rake and camp for free. We get a lot
of help over the weekend cleaning up park
and we really appreciate it.
Otsego Lake County Park is located off W.
Otsego Lake Drive just a few miles south
and west of Dickerson Road. Highlights
during the regular camping season include
several picnic areas, shower facilities, play-
ground, volleyball and basketball courts,
horseshoe pits fire pits on all sites, 120/220
volt electricity, flush and fill station, a boat
launch and wireless internet service.
For additional information, visit
www.otsegocountyparksrec.com
Morning Sun newspaper in Mt. Pleasant. It
was a single, horrible and senseless act of
domestic violence that in seconds left the
couples young son, Sam, without loving par-
ents to raise him, family and friends without
the beautiful, witty, and gifted young woman
of just 30 years of age to love and grow with,
and a sometimes personable, though trou-
bled alcoholic father and estranged husband
incarcerated for perhaps the rest of his days.
Paula Andersen, Mary Babbs aunt, visited
the Gaylord area, where Mary and Tom lived,
for a conference earlier this year to speak
about coping with life as a co-victim of an
act of homicide, and we sat down prior to
her address to talk about dealing with life
after the murder of her niece a half decade
later.
Mary and I were so close, Paula immedi-
ately revealed, and she was a joy from the
day she was born. She was both the daugh-
ter I never had, and my friend. Violence had
never been a part of my life before this hap-
pened. Marys murder broke me; my spirit,
beliefsshattering everything I thought I
knew into a zillion pieces. Sam, who was
just three years old at that time, kept us all
going; family and friends, and that gave us
all a purpose to see this horrible, unthink-
able tragedy through.
Mary and Tom Babbs story, unfortunately,
follows an all too common scenario in
extreme domestic violence cases. Paula
spent countless hours after Marys murder
channeling her grief into research, and
among her early discoveries was a statistic
that an average of three women in the U.S.
are killed each day by an intimate partner,
and that Mary was one of approximately 50
women in Michigan who died in 2007 at the
hands of men who claimed to love them.
Paula notes that the year following Marys
passing was a Year of firsts, beginning with
family members exposure to the legal
process.
She recalls, Some family members were
there for all of it, from the beginning, start-
ing with the arraignment. I did not want to
face any of it, couldn't, and especially Tom
and having his lawyer try to somehow excuse
his actions. Mary's murder took place in
broad daylight and in front of witnesses so
there was never any doubt that Tom had
murdered her. I did not plan on attending
any of it, until Larry Burdick (Isabella County
Prosecutor) said he needed the family pres-
ence there. If they needed me then I guess
somehow I was going to do it. And I did.
Tom Babb, who never demonstrated a
sense of remorse over the murder of his wife,
was eventually sentenced to serve 52 to 77
years in prison for his crime, over a process
that lasted nearly two years. In the mean-
time, friends and family members faced
what was perhaps the most dreaded event in
their year of firsts.
After making it through the Year of Firsts,
Paula relates, it was now time to face the
first anniversary of her death. Life still stops
for me as the anniversary approaches and
when the day arrives, no matter what you do,
you can't stop reliving the day. Hopefully
that will get better one day. It's been over
five years so I don't know...
Her advice for others who are trying to
manage life after becoming the co-victim of
a crime against someone they know and
love:
- No matter how horrible and negative
everything is, there is still some good to find
to hold on to help you though this night-
mare. You can and will get through this even
though it feels impossible.
- Take each day one day at a time dont
look at everything on the horizon that has to
be faced. Each step you take accomplishes
just a little more strength to face the next. It
is amazing what you are able to accomplish
when you make up your mind you are going
to do it.
- Allow yourself to grieve and dont think
there is something wrong with you because
your pain is so excruciating and that others
think you should be able to get over it. When
your heart is filled with pain and sorrow,
embrace it, and then walk through it.
- Find some purpose for your grief and so
some good for the greater good. The project
for Sammy (a three-part book/project that
began shortly after Mary died) kept me going
through the hardest times in the beginning.
Editors note; Legislative efforts also resulted
in the enactment of House Bill No. 4453,
known as Marys Law, which provides for the
use of GPS devices for abusers in domestic
violence cases, alerting the victims pager
when the abuser enters any established
safety zone.
- Remember to b-r-e-a-t-h-e (Paula credits
yoga and meditation for helping her through
the process). Stay focused on the positive to
help you through the hard times.
Another factor that needs to be addressed
is stress, Paula observes, and the effects it
can have on your health even when you real-
ly believe you are working at it and handling
it. At times, the stress level was over the top.
I made a conscious effort to work at han-
dling my stress, and doing all the things they
recommend, from yoga and meditation to
writing and the Sammy Project. (Andersens
well written and heart touching account of
her experience, Remembering Mary, was
published in an essay collection entitled
When One Door Closes Reflections from
Women on Lifes Turning Points).
Mary Babbs life deeply touched and
enriched the lives of her family and count-
less friends, and has raised the awareness of
domestic violence issues across the nation
over the five-plus years since her tragic mur-
der in January of 2007. During this week
which is being recognized National Crime
Victims Rights Week, may Paulas thoughts
and Marys memory inspire, comfort and
perhaps even prevent the occurrence of
domestic violence homicide in years to
come.
In regards to coping with her grief, Paula
Andersen reflects upon a timeless verse
known as the Serenity Prayer:
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the
next.
Amen.
A website, Marys Dream; Living without
fear can be visited at www.marys-
dream2008.org. For additional information
about National Crime Victims Rights Week
and the Victims of Crime Act, visit
http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw.
Among the attendees at Mondays rally were Dale Weirsum and Jack Kosnick, retired
vets living in Cheboygan whose lives have been affected by the closing.
Mary Babb with her son Sammy, shortly before her tragic and untimely murder at the
age of 30.
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The Otsego Housing and Homeless
Coalition would like to announce its sixth
annual COMMUNITY CONNECT event to be
held Thursday, May 10, 2012, from 9:30 am-
1:00 pm at the Evangelical Free Church, 1649
M-32 E., Gaylord, MI. This is a one-day
event to provide the public with information,
resources, and support services during these
difficult economic times.
The following services will be offered at
the COMMUNITY CONNECT: housing
voucher programs, employment services,
Veterans assistance, health/medical screen-
ings, childrens programs, elder care,
debt/credit/foreclosure information, food
assistance resources, and clothing vouchers.
Agencies will be on-site to help with deter-
mining eligibility for area human service
programs. Optical and dental screenings will
be held at the event. The Otsego County Bus
System will transport to/from the event at no
charge, with a reservation (989-732-6224, ext
1). Gaylord Community Schools Culinary
Club will be serving a complimentary meal
at the event. Personal care items are being
collected for distribution at the event.
The event in sponsored in
partnership with the member-
ships of the Otsego Housing and
Homeless Coalition, the Otsego
Human Services Network, and
the Otsego County Poverty
Reduction Initiative. For more
information or to donate goods,
services, or host a vendor table
at the event, please contact
Laurie Andrews, event coordinator, at 989-
390-3902 or ohhccoord@aol.com.
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Better Breathing
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Beginning in April, Mercy
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for adults suffering from
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chitis, asthma and other
breathing problems. Classes
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April 30 through June 25 from
1:30 to 3pm (there will be no
class on May 28). Classes will
be held at Mercy Hospital
Grayling in the Huron Pines
Room, which is located near
the cafeteria. Registration is
required by calling 989-348-
0325.
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It's Spring Cleaning time! The
Wolverine Lumberjack
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May 5th at the Lumberjack
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301. Do you have any resale
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Membership kit for the class
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church office to register. 989-
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GAYLORD
horseshoe league
registration
There will be a meeting of
interested horseshoe pitch-
ers Tuesday, May 1, 7pm at
the Otsego County
Community Center, 315 S.
Center St. Plan on attending
to reserve a spot in one of the
leagues. For info contact
Frank Jasinski, 989-732-4377.
GRAYLING
Poetry Workshop
April 26th 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 possibilities for
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Ticket prices are $10 on
Thursday night, $11.00 in
advance and $12 at the door
for Friday and Saturday. Call
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comedy skits are involved.
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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. To
reserve sponsorship space,
call Carlin Smith at the
Petoskey Regional Chamber
of Commerce, 231-347-4150.
CHEBOYGAN
Medical records
release
A phone line has been estab-
lished to help handle
requests for medical records
at Cheboygan Memorial
Hospital. For more info
patients can call 231-627-
1463.
GRAYLING
Assistive technology
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center 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.
This free presentation will be
at the Crawford County
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling. 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
information call 989-348-
7123.
INDIAN RIVER
Community Clean-up
Day
Community Pride Clean-Up
Day is Thursday, April 26th
GRAYLING
Business after hours
Sponsored by Grayling
Country Club. Thursday,
April 26th from 5:30 7:30pm
at Grayling Country Club
Entry Fee -$5 cost for
Members and the $10 cost for
Not-Yet-Members.
GAYLORD
oCs open house
Otsego Christian School will
be hosting an all-school
"Open House" on Thursday,
April 26 from 6:30 to 8 pm.
This would be a great oppor-
tunity to come check out our
school, our teachers and our
classrooms for next year, as
we are a three-year-old pre-
school through 12th grade
school. We will also be hold-
ing our 2012 OCS "Author's
Night" at the same time, so
please be sure to come out
and see the children's writing
masterpieces that night. For
more information, please call
the school at (989) 732-8333
or visit our website at
www.ocsgaylord.org. The
school is located at 1377 E.
M-32.
GAYLORD
Adopt-A-road
For details contact Tim
Johnson at the Otsego
County Road Commission,
989-733-5202. Routes will be
assigned on a first come, first
served basis.
GRAYLING
Artist reception
Friday, April 27th at 7pm at
the AuSable Artisan Village
Art Center. Art Reception fea-
turing artist Linda
Chamberlain. Its a great way
to celebrate the opening of
Trout Season.
GAYLORD
Musical delayed
The CeeBeeSquared Theater
Production Company regret-
fully announces it must delay
its Gaylord production of
Steel Magnolias scheduled
for May 2012. They plan to
develop a list of prospective
actors for Steel Magnolias
and other plays planned for
the future. Any area resident
interested in being involved
in any aspect of local theater
should contact him at 989-
732-3617 or by email bump-
siella@juno.com.
GRAYLING
trout opener Gala
Friday, April 27th at 6pm at
Devereaux Memorial Library.
Fly tying, fish tales, fun and
food at this annual event cel-
ebrating fly fishing and all
our friends from Trout
Unlimited. Music, key note
address and local fly tying
experts will be on hand.
GAYLORD
Leadership class
Join a transformational jour-
ney to personal, professional,
or organizational growth.
Generate influence and build
trust with predictable results
with the collaboration of
your peers for one hour on
eight consecutive Friday
mornings. Call 231-222-2146
or register online at
www. ahi eve360i nc. com.
April 27 - June 15, 7:30 -
8:30pm at University Center,
Livingston Blvd, Rm U-105
ROSCOMMON
Free Diabetes event
Do you know your diabetes
numbers? Do you know what
they mean? Were here to
help. On Friday, April 27 from
1:30 to 3pm Mercy Hospital
Grayling is hosting a free
event to help you understand
your diabetes numbers at
Good Shepherd United
Methodist Church of the
North located at 149 W.
Robison Lake Rd. There will
be diabetes supply represen-
tatives, door prizes and
Mercy Hospital Grayling
Certified Diabetes Educator
Rhonda Haske will be avail-
able to answer any questions
you may have about dia-
betes. Please call 989-275-
5577 to register.
VANDERBILT
spring Break Dance
Saturday, April 28 6:30-10:30
at the Elkland Senior Center,
7910 Arthur St. Vanderbilt.
Music by "The Lucky Stars".
Cost: $4, bring a dish to pass.
Count r y- Pol k a - Squa r e
Dance. Call 989-983-2004 for
more info.
GRAYLING
Meet the artist
Featuring Master Fish Carver
Fred Kinne April 28th from
10am -4pm at the Main
Branch Gallery. Celebrating
the opening of trout season
we are featuring Fred Kinne
who will be displaying how
he crafts his remarkably life-
like trout and game fish carv-
ings. Stop by and meet Fred
as well as several other artists
who will be working that day.
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
GAYLORD
Benefit dinner
Help the Modrzynski family
fight cancer April 28 at the
Wisconsin St. Hall. 4-8pm.
Suggested donation $10.
Under 5 free. Tickets avail-
able at the door. Silent auc-
tion and pig roast dinner.
CHEBOYGAN
spring Fashion show
& Luncheon
Sunday April 29th, 1PM at
Cheboygan Knights of
Columbus Hall, US Hwy 27
South. $12 per person.
Advance Ticket Sales Only.
Chicken Salad, Croissants.
Sweet Breads, Relishes,
Dessert, Beverages. Fashion
by Billie, Peebles,
Black/White & More. All pro-
ceeds to be used for church
improvements. Door prizes
and 50/50. Tickets available
at: Task Force Members,
Parish Office, Billies, Modern
Pharmacy, Flower Station,
Peebles, Black/White &
More.
INDIAN RIVER
rita McIntyre and
Friends
Great Lakes Chamber
Orchestra features Rita
McIntyre and Friends in its
Sunday Series Recital at 4pm
April 29, at the Cross in the
Woods in Indian River. The
Sunday Series is free and
open to the public through
support from a grant provid-
ed by the Roger and Peggy
Dickens Schwer Fund
administered by the
Petoskey/Harbor Springs
Area Community
Foundation.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
you Can help Win a
$1 Million Grant
The Food Bank of Eastern
Michigan is in the running to
receive a Walmart Grant
worth $1,000,000!! We need
your help to push us to the
top by voting via Facebook.
This contest ends 4/30/2012.
You can vote once daily. Here
is the link: http://apps.face-
book. com/wal martfi ght-
hunger/. The Food Bank that
services our area is listed
under Flint, Michigan. Click
there to vote for the Food
Bank. Thanks for your help!
Please help us support our
local organizations which
use this Food Bank.
HARBOR SPRINGS
Christian school
open house
Harbor Light Christian
School is opening its doors
and inviting everyone to an
open house on Monday, April
30 from 8:30am to 2:30pm at
8333 Clayton Road in Harbor
Springs. Enrollment and
school information will be
provided in addition to class
flyers and brochures.
GAYLORD
May Gardening series
Tuesday Evenings from 6-
7:30pm at the Otsego County
Library; 700 S. Otsego Ave.
Join the Alpine Master
Gardener Volunteers, Otsego
County MSU Extension, and
the Otsego Conservation
District for FOUR classes on
the gardening topics you
have been waiting to learn
about. Free Admission. Free
Refreshments. Open to the
Public.
May 1st - Fruit Trees: Learn
how to make your orchard
achieve peak performance
with local fruit tree expert
Kevin Stubenvoll. May 8th -
Hoop Houses/Drip
Irrigation: Jack Middleton
will clear up any confusion
you have about extending
your season with hoop hous-
es and drip irrigation. May
15th - Rain Gardens:
Ecologist Jennifer Muladore
of Huron Pines will show you
how a rain garden can solve
issues of erosion and stand-
ing water. May 22nd -
Hydroponics: Dive into the
water as Justin Burchett talks
about the art of growing
plants without soil.
OTSEGO COUNTY
Quality of life
The Quality of Life
Community Conversations
will be taking place through-
out the county the first week
in May. We are hoping for a
diverse group of voices to be
heard. Quality of Life
Assessment Community
Conversations. May 2,
Elmira, at the Township Hall,
9:30 11am. May 2,
Johannesburg, at the
Charlton Township Hall, 1 -
2:30pm. May 3, Vanderbilt, at
the Public School, 9:30
11am. May 3, Waters, at the
Otsego Lake Township Hall, 1
2:30pm. May 3, Gaylord, at
City Hall, 5:30 - 7pm
GRAYLING
Blood Drive
Grayling American Legion,
106 James Street. Wednesday,
May, 2. Noon 5:45pm
GAYLORD
Garden club
The Edelweiss Garden Club is
looking for new members.
Attend lunch May 2, 11:30am
at Michaywe. Call Denise,
989-705-7909 or Cynthia,
989-705-7757.
GRAYLING
National Day of Prayer
Thursday May 3rd at 12 Noon
-The 61st annual observance
of the National Day of Prayer
will be held at the Crawford
County Court House. This
year's theme is "One Nation
under God". Contact Pastor
Joe Jean at Resurrection Life
Center 348-1000 or reslifefel-
lowship@hotmail.com
GAYLORD
Natl. Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is
fast approaching, and we will
be having a special county-
wide assembly at Otsego
Christian School once again
this year. We will have our
special service from noon to
1 pm on Thursday, May 3 in
the Matz Center, and every-
one is invited to join us. Our
OCS students will be partici-
pating in the program, but
we want to invite everyone in
the community to come and
join us in prayer for our city,
our schools, our families, our
churches, our state and our
country. Please call Otsego
Christian School at (989) 732-
8333 for more information or
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Prayer website at
www.nationaldayofprayer.org .
MACKINAW CITY
Community Breakfast
Mackinaw City Chamber of
Commerce Annual
Community Breakfast at
Mackinaw Reception Center
(St. Anthony's) May 3,
8:30am- 11am $10 pp. The
Bus Stops Here with Bill
Marvin.
GAYLORD
Community theatre
The Otsego County
Commission on Aging hosts
a breakfast May 3 at the
University Center, 80
Livingston Blvd. Guest
speakers are Al & Sandy
Glasby from Gaylord
Community Productions.
Suggested donation for
breakfast is $5. RSVP by call-
ing 989-732-1122.
BOYNE FALLS
2012's Biggest
economic
Development event!
Join 500 business and com-
munity leaders all interested
in the economic vitality of
our region at the 2012 NLEA
Annual Luncheon, Friday,
May 4th, at Boyne Mountain
Resort. This year's event is
gearing up to be the biggest
in our history with knowl-
edgeable guest speakers,
inspiring awards and recog-
nition of outstanding proj-
ects and people throughout
the NLEA region. Call 231-
582-6482 for more info
GAYLORD
Prince and Princess
Ball
It is almost time for the
Fourth annual Prince and
Princess Ball at Gaylord
Evangelical Free Church,
1649 E. M-32. It is on Friday,
May 4 from 6-8pm. Advanced
ticket purchase is available at
Glens Market of Gaylord.
Advance ticket purchase is
suggested as seating is limit-
ed. Pre-purchased: $7 per
ticket age 2-99 (only 1 and
under is free). At door: $10
per ticket age 2-99. Come
dressed as your favorite
prince or princess for a night
of family fun including din-
ner, dancing, crafts, and a
castle maze. Benefit for New
Life Pregnancy Resource
Center. For more informa-
tion contact Rachel at 989-
350-0431.
PETOSKEY
AArP Driver safety
Program
The Retired & Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) of
Charlevoix & Emmet
Counties (a program of
Friendship Centers of Emmet
County) will again sponsor
the AARP Driver Safety
Program, to be held on
Thursday and Friday, May 3
and 4 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
in the library of the Petoskey
Friendship Center, 1322
Anderson Road. The cost for
the two sessions is $12 for
AARP members, and $14 for
non-members. Class size is
limited, and pre-registration
is required. Call the Petoskey
Friendship Center at (231)
347-3211 or (888) 347-0369,
ext. 29 to register.
GAYLORD
Animal shelter
Dedication
May 4 the Otsego County
Animal Control Building
Dedication is at noon at their
new location on Fairview St.
BAY HARBOR
Kentucky Derby party
Bay Harbor Equestrian
Center is hosting a Kentucky
derby party May 5, 4-7pm.
Entry is by donation. Watch
the race on big screen TV's in
the outdoor arena. Enjoy
food & drinks including mint
juleps. Award for most cre-
ative derby hat. Proceeds
benefit the exceptional riders
program.
GAYLORD
recycle electronics
The city of Gaylord is accept-
ing TV's, computers, print-
ers, fax machines, hand-
helds, monitors, game con-
soles, cell phones,
microwaves, stereos and
other electronics for recy-
cling at the Dept. of Public
Works building, 102 East 7th
St. on May 5, 9am - 1pm. No
major appliances or air con-
ditioners.
GRAYLING
Putt'n Fore Pets Golf
outing
Saturday, May 19th at Fox
Run Country Club -3rd
Annual Putt'n Fore Pets Golf
Outing with all proceeds
benefiting the AuSable Valley
Animal Shelter. 18 hole 4 per-
son scramble, 11 am shotgun
start. Contact Terry Green at
989.745.8072, Peggy Green at
989.614.6519, Fox Run at
989.348.4343 or visit
www.ausablevalleyanimal-
shelter.org for further infor-
mation. Registration
Deadline May 5th.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Veteran - Need a job?
If you know a Veteran in need
of a job please contact
Douglas W. Robinson of the
Veteran's Employment
Representative Workforce
Development Agency.
Douglas will work with local
Veteran in the job search.
Petoskey Office (Mon-Tue)
231-439-5219, Grayling
Office (Wed) 989-348-8709 -
ext. 4234, or Gaylord Office
(Thur-Fri) 989-732-3886 Ext.
4234. Feel free to contact
Douglas at any of these loca-
tions or by email at robin-
sond15@michigan.gov
CHEBOYGAN
Lincoln day dinner
Cheboygan county republi-
cans are hosting the Lincoln
Day dinner May 5.
GRAYLING
Plow Day
Saturday, May 5th at
Wellington Farm Park -There
is nothing more thrilling nor
satisfying for a farmer than
the turning of the first furrow
in the Spring. Join us as we
begin plowing in preparation
for the Spring planting. This
is a day long event so, come
as early as you like and stay
as long as you enjoy. This is a
free event, no admission will
be charged.
ROSCOMMON
Joe Diffie performs
Saturday, May 5th at 7pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts. If you
havent seen Joes live show,
do yourself a favor and make
sure youre at the Kirtland
Center on May 5. Ticket
Prices: $36 (A/B) & $32 (C/D).
Purchase tickets online at
www.kirtlandcenter.com or
by calling the Ticket Office at
989-275-6777.
CHEBOYGAN
Business expo &
taste of the straits
The Cheboygan Area
Chamber of Commerce is
proud to sponsor the new
Cheboygan Area Business
Expo and Taste of the Straits.
This event will showcase
local businesses while atten-
dees can sample food from
various local restaurants; a
cash bar will also be avail-
able. The event will take
place at the Cheboygan Ice
Pavilion and will also have a
bounce house for kids and
fun for the whole family! May
5, Noon - 6:pm at Cheboygan
Ice Pavilion, 480 Cleveland
Ave
GAYLORD
Community Meal
The Gaylord Area
Community Meal Program
will be holding a benefit con-
cert on May 6th at 4pm at the
Peace Lutheran Church. We
have lined up a wide variety
of area musicians to take part
in this freewill offering con-
cert. This benefit will collect
funds to defray the cost of the
new dishwasher recently
needed at the
Congregational Fellowship
Hall where the free meal is
held each Friday. 3703 Old 27
South.
GAYLORD
Foster homes Needed
Lutheran Child and Family
Service of Michigan (LCFS)
works together with families
from all over Northern
Michigan to provide loving,
stable homes for children
who have been removed for
their homes due to abuse
and neglect. LCFS offers a no
obligation orientation once a
month. The next orientation
will be held May 8th from 6-9
pm at the LCFS office which
is located at 2066 S. Otsego
Ave. If you are interested in
becoming a foster parent or
would like more information
call Lutheran Child and
Family Service at 989-732-
1040.
MACKINAW CITY
Business after hours
Business after Hours May 8,
5-7pm at Depot Restaurant
Mackinaw Crossings Mall
GAYLORD
Allergies & asthma
Learn how you can live better
with allergies & asthma on
May 8, 6:30pm at Saks
Wellness Center, Old 27
South
GRAYLING
out to Lunch trip
On Tuesday, May 8th, the
Senior Center will take a trip
to Gaylord. The trip will start
with shopping at Walmart,
and then lunch at Culvers
followed by a matinee at the
Cinema. The cost of the trip
is $15 per person which
includes transportation only.
The Matinee will be $4 per
senior. Lunch is on your own.
The bus is scheduled to leave
from the Senior Center locat-
ed at 308 Lawndale St. at
9:30am and return by
4:30pm. Please call 989-348-
7123 for reservations.
GAYLORD
state of the community
Join the Gaylord Area
Chamber of Commerce and
the Otsego County Economic
Alliance May 15 at Otsego
Club for the 1st Annual State
of the Community
Luncheon. Speakers repre-
senting different sectors
from the community will
present statistical informa-
tion on their area of expertise
as well as give you a look into
the future. Cost is $20.
Reserved ticket only thru
May 8. Call 989-732-6333.
CHEBOYGAN
reduce air pollution
Air Pollution from vehicles
will be discussed on
Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30pm
at the Cheboygan Area Public
Library. Straits Area Audubon
Society offers this free pres-
entation by Tom Grahame,
Senior Policy Analyst of the
Office of Fossil Energy, U.S.
Department of Energy in
Washington, D.C.
CHEBOYGAN
Caregiver seminar
Wednesday, May 9th from
8:30am to 3pm at the
Cheboygan Memorial Health
Center (3rd Floor Conference
Room). $10 fee includes
breakfast and lunch. Checks
made out to CASA
(Cheboygan Adult Service
Advocates) can be sent to
Cheboygan County United
Way, PO Box 488, Cheboygan,
MI 49721. For more informa-
tion call Burnie Myers at 231-
627-2288
PETOSKEY
habitat for humanity
Auction
There will be a Silent and
Live Auction featuring live
entertainment by Just Do It,
Heavy Appetizer's and Cash
Bar. Tickets are $30 per per-
son. May 10, 5:30pm at
Emmet County Building,
Emmet County Fairgrounds
CHEBOYGAN
sailing into summer
Come join us for Sailing Into
Summer May 10th from 5
8pm at the Cheboygan
County Senior Centers
Spring Gala! Tickets will be
available at the door. For
more information, please call
(231) 627-7234.
MACKINAW CITY
Monster trucks
Monster Truck Show May 11-
12 at Mackinaw Crossings
Mall
GRAYLING
spring Into Fashion
Fashion show sponsored by
Grayling Promotional Assoc.
May 12. St. Mary's Church
Hall, noon - 3pm, lunch,
door prizes, 50/50. Fashions
by J. Dap, Riverland Gear,
North Country Corners,
Parrott's Perch, The Ice
House, The Bicycle Shop.
Ticket price $18 tickets avail-
able from any GPA member
or at any of the stores in the
fashion show.
CHEBOYGAN
sock hop
Dig out your poodle skirts,
saddle shoes & T-Bird jackets
too. Dress like a 50's guy or
gal & join our party crew!
May 12, 7-11:45pm at the
Eagles Reception hall.
Entertainment by The
Cheboygan Brew House
Band 8pm - midnight.
Fundraiser for the Northern
Care Center. Sponsored by
the Cheboygan Eagles
LEWISTON
Morel Mushroom &
tasting Festival
Lewiston Chamber of
Commerce is proud to pres-
ent the Annual Morel
Mushroom and Tasting
Festival Saturday, May 12.
Arts & Crafts at Lewiston
School 9am - 4pm ($1 entry
at the door). Come visit over
50 crafters and artist visiting
throughout Michigan and
the Midwest!
Mushroom Tasting
Only 100 tickets are available
for the Mushroom Tasting. Be
sure to get your ticket at the
Lewiston Chamber office
every Friday and Saturday.
Tickets are $7 per person that
also includes entry into the
craft show. You will not leave
hungry! Enjoy the many dish-
es that are presented with an
array of mushrooms.
Guided and Pro Mushroom
Hunt
People interested in the guid-
ed mushroom hunt can reg-
ister at the school at 8am or
11am for $15 per person.
Registration the pro hunt
will take place at the same
time at a cost of $30. The
hunt, a bag and a mushroom
tasting are included in the
cost of both. Games and
prizes, a minimum of $50 in
the pro hunt, are also avail-
able.
Spring Fling Shopping Tour
Locator maps will be avail-
able at Lewiston School and
the Lewiston Area Chamber
of Commerce for a Spring
Fling tour of local business-
es where raffles and specials
will be available for all who
participate. For more infor-
mation call 989-786-9730.
ROSCOMMON
spring Fling
The Roscommon Knights of
Columbus Prince of Peace
Council will sponsor a Spring
Fling May 12. The evening
will begin at 6pm with a
Social Hour and Hors doeu-
vres. The Cost of the evening
is $35 per couple, all inclu-
sive of Beer, Wine, and Soft
Drinks Provided. Advance
reservations required. For
more info and Tickets call
989-275-2005. Located at 165
West Federal Hwy.
GAYLORD
5K run
The Gaylord Community
School District invites you to
participate in the Healthy
Communities 5K on May 19.
Whether you are a seasoned
runner or a newbie, join us
for a community race to
build awareness about the
benefits of living in a healthy
community. Registration is
just $5 for adults, free for
youth. Register by May 16 at
www.gaylord5k.com or
phone 989-705-3009. 1 mile
fun run begins at 10am. 5K
begins at 10:30am.
Sponsored by Gaylord
Community Schools and
Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue
Care Network of Michigan.
GAYLORD
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 Otsego County are held
at the United Way Building,
116 East Fifth Street on, May
17, 5:30pm.
BOYNE CITY
Mushroom Festival
includes music, food
and morel hunting
The Boyne City Mushroom
Festival includes great food,
morel hunting and an excit-
ing lineup of live music. The
music starts at 8:30pm
Friday, May 18, when the
Thornetta Davis Band per-
forms under the heated tent
in Veterans Park. Rock n roll
band Audio Circus performs
at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19.
Tickets for both concerts are
$8 in advance and $10 at the
door. On Sunday from 1 to
5pm, TNT & Northern Nites
perform, presented by the
Northern Michigan Cancer
Crusaders. Admission is by
donation on Sunday. The fes-
tival is packed with fun: car-
nival rides all four days, and a
craft show and outdoor
recreation show Friday
through Sunday. Friday high-
lights include a morel semi-
nar, guided hunt and the
Chambers Wine & Dine
gourmet event at 5:30 at the
Beach House restaurant.
Saturday starts with a morel
breakfast, the Lions Club
National Mushroom Hunt,
the Taste of Morels from
noon to 3pm, the Great
Morel Giveaway at down-
town stores at 4pm and a
Private Property Morel Hunt
at 4:30.
HARBOR SPRINGS to MACKINAC
ISLAND
Zoo-De-Mac
May 18-20. Zoo-De-Mac
Bike Race. Harbor Springs to
Mackinac Island
BOYNE FALLS
Morel Fest Wine &
Dine
Tickets are now on sale for
the 7th Annual Morelfest
Wine & Dine at the Beach
House Restaurant at Boyne
Mountain (439 E. Deer Lake
Road) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 18. Admission is
$40 per person, including tax
and gratuity. Sponsors of this
gourmet event are the Boyne
Area Chamber of Commerce,
Boyne Mountain and Bayside
Beverage. Reservations are
required. This event sells out
every year, so don't delay.
Call the chamber to purchase
tickets, 231-582-6222.
GRAYLING
Men Who Cook
The 12th annual Men Who
Cook event takes place this
year on Saturday, May 19 and
the Grayling Chamber of
Commerce is looking for a
few local men to step up to
the culinary challenge. This
years event will once again
take place at the Camp
Grayling Officers Club and
Chamber officials are hoping
this year is just as memorable
as last year. To sign up as a
chef please contact the
Chamber office at 989-348-
2921. 200 tickets will go on
sale April 2nd at the following
locations: Grayling Chamber,
Fox Run Country Club,
Citizens Bank, Xpress Copy
Center, Flowers by Josie &
Riverland Clothing & Gifts.
CHEBOYGAN
spring is in the Air
Cheboygan area Arts Council
sponsors a dance recital,
Spring is in the Air, at the
Opera House. May 19,
7:30pm, May 20, 3pm.
Tickets: Adults $7; Students
$5
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Q: My siblings and I want to
give our mom a nice Mother's
Day. But we want to do some-
thing more creative than just
taking her to lunch. Do you
have any suggestions?
Jim: I'd take the opportunity to just
talk to her. Tell her why you love her and
what you appreciate about her. For
some reason, that's hard to do, even
with those closest to us. We often take
the people we love for granted.
One day, when I was 7, I felt especial-
ly lonely. My dad was out of the picture,
and my mom was at work. My older sib-
lings were home, but busy with their
own activities. So I moped around the
house, loudly exclaiming, "Nobody
loves me!" Much to my dismay, no one
wanted to join in my pity party.
So I packed a sweater and a snack and
eventually ended up at the restaurant
where Mom was working. I walked up to
her and said, "Mom, nobody loves me!"
She was stuck with a customer, so she
told me to go sit in her car. I ate my
snack in the front seat and fell asleep.
The next thing I knew, Mom was gen-
tly tucking me into my bed at home.
Despite my whining earlier in the day, I
felt very loved, and very safe, in that
moment.
I wish I could share this story with
Mom today. But she passed away many
years ago. There's nothing wrong with
dinner or flowers on Mother's Day. But if
you can recall stories from childhood
that convey how much you felt loved by
your mom, that will likely be the best
gift she could possibly receive. Give it a
try!
** ** **
Q: My adolescent daughter
frequently hits her siblings. She
is the oldest child. I am at a loss
as to what the best conse-
quence is for this type of behav-
ior. Where do I begin?
Juli: This is obviously behavior that
you don't want to tolerate in your home.
When an older child hits younger sib-
lings, it's called bullying and should be
treated that way.
Often parents treat all bad behavior
with the same response. They punish
their kids identically whether they spill
the milk, forget to make their bed or tell
a lie. The problem with this approach is
that children are not able to distinguish
between behaviors that are merely
annoying and those that are completely
unacceptable.
Hitting her younger siblings should
be treated as a very serious violation of
family rules. I recommend that you and
your spouse sit down with your daugh-
ter, state clearly that you will not allow
her to hit her younger siblings and spell
out the way you expect her to behave as
the oldest child. Let her know what con-
sequence she can expect if she does it
again. Make the consequences painful,
like, "You will be grounded from every-
thing but school for a week."
As firm as you should be in setting
your expectations and enforcing conse-
quences, also give your daughter the
opportunity to share with you why she
is hitting her siblings. Younger children
can very skillfully needle their older sib-
lings and act like innocent victims in the
process. For example, they may be read-
ing her journal or teasing her about her
acne. Perhaps you need to respect your
daughter's growing independence by
making her room off-limits to siblings,
or giving her unique privileges that she
can earn through responsible behavior.
One final note ... until things settle
down, don't give in to the convenience
of letting your adolescent daughter
baby-sit her siblings, even for 10 min-
utes. Free baby-sitting isn't worth
adding fuel to the fire.
** ** **
Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
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The Army of Sum competed at the 2021
Michigan FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
State Championship in Ypsilanti at Eastern
Michigan University. With the financial
strains the team had the championships
were out of the question, but with a grant
from FIRST in Michigan (FIM) the team was
able to where they strived to be. Gail Alpert,
Vice President and Secretary, of FIRST in
Michigan stated The Army of Sum is one of
the best of the best in the State and deserved
the right to join the other top 63 ranked
teams at the State Championships.
Ranked 48th overall, out of 193 teams
Statewide, at the end of competition the
team still had an overwhelming victory.
Coach and Lead Mentor Rich
VanDeKerchove said The Army of Sum may
not have finished at the top in the State but
we achieved the goals that we set out to
accomplish. The competition consists of
teams made up fifty to one hundred stu-
dents with corporate sponsorship, endless
funds, dozens of mentors and engineers. We
have ten great students, a mechanic, a
housewife, and a Baptist Pastor. With leftover
parts from past seasons and scrap metal we
built a great machine. It was a tremendous
victory for the team.
The team received two FIRST awards, #1
pit safety and the Imagery Award for attrac-
tiveness in engineering and outstanding
visual aesthetic integration from the
machine to the team appearance. Along with
these awards the team took five peer awards:
best pits, most awesome mascot, and way
downtown (longest shot of the champi-
onships), barrier breaker durability, and
coolest uniforms.
The State Championships were taped by
Detroit Public T.V. and will be televised in
May on several networks throughout the
state.
Just because the competition season is
over doesnt mean The Army of Sum is
done being seen. There are many plans for
this team still this year. Demonstrations,
community service, fundraisers, and maybe
even a Rebound Rumble game with several
other FIRST Robotics teams from around the
State.
The JLHS Robotics team has become very
popular with other teams around the State
and the recognition will hopefully aid with
sponsorship. "We are striving to keep this
self funded team going strong for many
years and it can never be possible without
local and corporate support." said
VanDeKerchove.
Remember this Varsity sport of the mind is
the only sport where the whole team can go
pro!
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By Jim Akans
The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce
and the Otsego County Economic
Alliance will be holding the 1st Annual State
of the Community Luncheon on Tuesday, May
15th, at the Otsego Club & Resort. The event
will begin with a soup, sandwich and salad buf-
fet style lunch from 11:30 am until 12:15 pm,
followed by presentations from six speakers
representing different sectors in the community
prior to concluding around 1:30 pm.
Event speakers will include Joe Duff, Gaylord
city manager, Jeff Ratcliffe, executive director of
the Otsego County Economic Alliance, Cheryl
Wojtas, superintendent of Gaylord Community
Schools, Tom Lemon, CEO of Otsego Memorial
Hospital, John Burt, Otsego County administra-
tor and Paul Beachnau, executive director of
the Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism
Bureau. Each will present statistical informa-
tion regarding their area of expertise, and offer
a look at future directions in the county.
Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by
May 8, 2012 at the Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce's Main Street Office or at www.gay-
lordchamber.com. Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce Members may call and/or email to
invoice their tickets. This event is
being sponsored by Consumers
Energy and ITC Holdings, Inc.
Gaylord to hold 1st annual State of the Community Luncheon
The Gaylord
Area Chamber of
Commerce and
the Otsego
County
Economic
Alliance will be
holding the 1st
Annual State of
the Community
Luncheon on
May 15th, at the
Otsego Club &
Resort.
Char-Em United Way marked the comple-
tion of its 2011/2012 campaign with recogni-
tion of the donors who took the campaign
over the goal. Drs. Louis and Sally Cannon
made a first-time donation to United Way
which made the difference.
Nearly $390,000 has been donated and/or
pledged from local businesses, employees,
and individuals to Char-Em United Way dur-
ing its 2011-2012 Campaign. This amount
will be augmented by a $20,000 challenge
grant pledged by the Frey Foundation. The
total pledged is 2.5% over the Campaign
goal.
United Way focuses on two areas that are
dear to our hearts, Education and Health,
says Sally Cannon. We were long-time con-
tributors to United Way through the work-
force campaign at Lous cardiology practice
in our former hometown. But we hadnt
given to Char-Em United Way until encour-
aged to do so by a neighbor. We are happy to
join the contributors to this local cause.
We are thrilled with the success of the
campaign and grateful for the generosity of
the community, says Steve Andreae, United
Way President. This will enable Char-Em
United Way to support effective programs
that meet health and human service needs
in our community. With the effects of the
recession continuing to hit northern
Michigan families, the need for a wide range
of education, income and health services is
still very high.
Executive Director Martha Lancaster
added, We are especially pleased that it was
a gift from a residential donor which put us
over the top this year. Last year, the capping
gift was from one of our workforce cam-
paigns. This shows the diversity of support
for United Way.
Char-Em United Ways 35-member volun-
teer Citizen Review Panels have just com-
pleted review of requests for community
investment allocations for the coming year.
The Board will make final funding decisions
on May 10. United Way is continuing to
accept new pledges and donations toward
the 2011/2012 campaign through that date.
In addition to supporting the traditional
community investment allocations, cam-
paign proceeds will support United Ways
initiatives including Volunteer Connections,
2-1-1, Benefit Access, and a new Early
Childhood Literacy project.
A Campaign Celebration Breakfast is
scheduled for Thursday June 14 at the Ozone
in the Odawa Casino Resort.
To make a donation, or for more informa-
tion, contact United Way at 231-487-1006 or
info@charemunitedway.org or visit the web-
site www.charemunitedway.org
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Not long ago, the Federal Reserve
(Fed) announced that it plans to keep
short-term interest rates near zero until
late 2014. The Fed initially pushed rates
to that level in 2008, in an effort to stim-
ulate economic growth. Clearly, low
interest rates have a wide-ranging
impact but what effect will they have
on you, as an individual investor?
If you need income from your invest-
ments, then the continuation of ultra-
low interest rates may be a matter of
some concern, particularly if you own
certain types of fixed-income invest-
ments, such as certificates of deposit.
While CDs are insured, offer return of
principal at maturity and provide regu-
lar interest payments, they are not risk-
free. With low interest rates, you risk los-
ing purchasing power.
Still, fixed-rate vehicles may well have
a place in your portfolio. If youre even
somewhat dependent on your invest-
ments for income, you may need to
broaden your search. Here are a few
ideas to consider:
* Build a bond ladder. Long-term
bonds, by their nature, are more subject
to interest rate risk than shorter-term
vehicles. In other words, interest rates
are more likely to rise during the life
span of a longer-term bond and when
rates go up, the prices of existing bonds
will fall. To help lower this risk, you may
want to build a ladder of bonds of
varying maturities. Then, if market
interest rates are low, youll still have
your long-term bonds earning higher
rates, but if rates rise, you can take
advantage of them by reinvesting the
proceeds of your maturing short-term
bonds. But remember to work with your
financial advisor to evaluate whether a
bond ladder and the securities held
within it are consistent with your invest-
ment objectives, risk tolerance and
financial circumstances.
* Dividend-paying stocks. You can
find companies that have paid divi-
dends for many consecutive years
and in some cases, increased their divi-
dend payout each year. In 2012, compa-
nies listed in the S&P 500 are on track to
pay out more than $252 billion in divi-
dends, a record amount, according to
data compiled from Standard & Poors.
(Keep in mind that the S&P 500 is an
unmanaged index and is not available
for direct investment.) Of course, stock
prices will fluctuate in value, and you
may receive more or less than your orig-
inal investment when you sell.
Historically, dividend-paying stocks
have been less volatile than non-divi-
dend-paying stocks. Be aware, though,
that companies can lower or discontin-
ue dividend payments at any time with-
out notice. Past performance is not a
guarantee of future results.
* Refinance your mortgage. Todays
low rates are good news for borrowers.
With tougher standards in place, it may
not be as easy to
refinance a mort-
gage as it once was,
but if you qualify,
you may want to
think about refi-
nancing. You may
be able to save
quite a bit of
money on your
monthly payments
and lower pay-
ments can trans-
late into a greater
cash flow. Plus, if
you dont need all
the savings, you
can put some of
the money into an
I n d i v i d u a l
R e t i r e m e n t
Account (IRA) or
another retirement
savings vehicles.
Ultimately, an
extended period of
low interest rates is
just one more fac-
tor to consider in
creating and
adjusting your investment strategy.
Work with your financial advisor to help
ensure low rates wont affect your
income needs.
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Incumbent Kathleen Solomon will be
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Incumbent Kathleen Solomon will
be running for another term as
Oscoda County Prosecutor, having
filed her intent with the Oscoda
County Clerk last Wednesday. She
was first elected to the office in 2008.
Solomon holds a Bachelor of
Science degree from Eastern
Michigan University and a Juris doc-
torate Degree from Thomas M.
Cooley Law School in Lansing, where
she graduated Cum Laude. She has
26 years of criminal and family law
experience in State and Federal
courts, conduction hundreds of trials
and bench trials since 1986.
Ive been honored to represent
the people of Oscoda County, and
fell my many years of tough, compe-
tent service in the legal system allow
me to work effectively to help keep
our homes and our community safe,
Solomon says. Im looking forward
to another four years of putting my
training, experience and judgment to
work for the County.
Some of the duties of the Oscoda
County Prosecutor are to:
- Review, authorize and prosecute
violations of felony and misde-
meanor criminal laws of the State of
Michigan (and County ordinances)
committed inside the County
- Authorize and prosecute felony,
misdemeanor and juvenile delin-
quency offenses
- Represent the County in criminal
matters before the District & Circuit
Courts; juvenile delinquency,
parental neglect, miscellaneous mat-
ters in the Circuit Court/Family
Division, Probate Court, appeals in
the Court of Appeals and Michigan
Supreme Court
- Advise the Michigan Department
of Human Services on child abuse
and neglect petitions, and actions to
terminate parental rights
To learn more about the prosecu-
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By Jim Akans
In 1993, Mike Walker felt his world was crumbling
around him. His wife of five years had left him as
Mikes struggle with substance abuse was not appro-
priate for his two young children to witness. He was
now homeless, unemployed, and had resorted to
sleeping in East Jordans community gazebo.
Somehow, amid this incredible desperation, Mike
Walker discovered the Nehemiah Project in Petoskey.
I began staying there in August, Mike recalls, and
by November my life had completely turned around. I
accepted Jesus Christ into my life, triumphed over my
substance abuse, and on November 14th, my wife,
Gale, and I were remarried.
Today, Mike Walker is the director of the Nehemiah
Project, a spiritually based, nonprofit, non-denomina-
tional homeless facility that has been in existence
since 1988. The project derives its name from the
Book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament of the Bible.
It tells the tale of Nehemiah, who was an important
servant to the king of Persia, who when he heard of the
Jewish exile to Babylon and the destruction of the
walls of Jerusalem, asked the king to send him to the
city to rebuild those walls.
At the Nehemiah Project, notes Mike Walker, we
are here to help people rebuild their lives that have
been broken. We provide food and housing for a peri-
od of time so that they can get their lives back in order
and find work and guidance. We are a Christian-based
shelter, with values that are shared among the approxi-
mately thirty-five volunteers who help to run the
Nehemiah Project.
In 2011, the Nehemiah Project housed individuals
for 6,936 bed nights, an total of how many beds were
utilized each night over the year. That translates into
approximately 152 people whose lives were assisted
through the shelter. To provide this service, over 7,500
volunteer hours were utilized, and the Nehemiah
Project obtains food from community donations from
individuals, businesses and schools, community
organization and the Manna Food Project in Petoskey.
There are actually two separate shelters under the
Nehemiah Project umbrella. The mens facility is
called the Hospitality House, and the womens housing
is called the Mary Margaret House, and is run by
Mikes wife, Gale. Occupants are allowed to stay up to
ninety days as long as they are actively seeking
employment and trying to remedy their situation.
Mike notes that when the economy is in better shape,
the length of the average stay is about thirty to forty
days.
The Nehemiah Project made the difference in my
life, Mike Walker states, Unless something changes
on the inside for the chronically homeless, it is unlike-
ly their situation will ever change. I gave my heart to
Christ when I came here and from that moment on
everything changed. After I left here I continued to
serve as a volunteer and I was a house painter until
2003, when I was asked to become the director.
When asked if he felt the decision to accept his cur-
rent position at the Nehemiah Project was the right
one, Mike Walker replies with a smile in his voice;
When the Lord calls you to do somethingits always
the right choice.
For additional information about the Nehemiah
Project, please visit
www.nehemiahhomelessshelter.org.
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There are actually two separate shelters under the
Nehemiah Project umbrella. Gale Walker oversees the
womens housing, called Mary Margaret House, and
Mike Walker directs the mens facility, called the
Hospitality House.
The Nehemiah Project, a spiritually based community homeless facility in Petoskey that has been in existence
since 1988.
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COURTESY PHOTO
A motorist is making his morning trip to
the office. As he turns east, the sun glare
temporarily blinds him. Struggling to see, he
reaches for his sunglasses and notices what
appear to be brake lights on the vehicle in
front of him. Hitting the brakes, it takes a
couple nerve-wracking moments for him to
realize nothing tragic happened, and he
safely makes his way to work.
Because the sun rises and sets closer to
the horizon and almost exactly east and west
in the spring, driving can be difficult and, in
some cases, dangerous. The Michigan
Department of Transportation (MDOT)
offers these tips for safe spring driving:
Adjust the time that you travel to and from
your destination;
-Wear a good pair of sunglasses and drive
slower than you usually do; and
-Keep the windshield clean as the sun's
glare can make dirt more obvious.
"Using any or all of these tips, especially in
early spring, can make our roads safer," said
State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle.
"Another good way to deal with the bright
sunlight is to allow more space between you
and the vehicle in front of you."
Intense glare from the sun on the horizon
has the potential to blind drivers, causing
unexpected slow downs. Other potential
safety hazards exist every year as well, like
wet, fallen leaves and frost.
Don't Barrel Through Work Zones! - Drive
Smart to Stay Alive.
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MDOT says: Be aware of glare
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offering shelter to Petoskey
Area homeless
Underwritten by
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God gave you your teeth...we help you keep them.
33 years in Petoskey at 204 State St., Petoskey
231-347-8980
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Otsego County Quality of Life Assessment Moves to Next Level
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As we begin a new year you can make a dif-
ference in our local economy. Make a commit-
ment 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 economists show that:
When you spend $100 at a locally owned
business $62 stays in our community.
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 independently
owned local businesses but there is so much
more. Spending at a locally owned business
leads to better schools, better roads and local
support of community charities and fundrais-
ers.
Studies also show that local, independently
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 con-
sider shopping locally, new research reveals
that successful small businesses are helping
bolster sagging real estate markets in some
communities.
That's the finding of the American Express
Open Independent Retail Index, which found
that neighborhoods with thriving independent
businesses saw home values outperform city-
wide markets by 50 percent over the last 14
years.
The report specifically studied 27 neighbor-
hoods where small businesses have thrived in
15 major U.S. cities, concluding that home val-
ues there outperformed their broader markets.
In addition, when you shop at independently
owned businesses you will often deal with the
owner of the business. 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 shopping experience.
If consumers would simply look for the
opportunity to shift a portion of their spending
from on-line businesses to locally owned busi-
nesses it could make a difference in our region
of Northern Michigan.
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make a difference. Make the decision to move
10% of your spending to independently owned
businesses. The elegance of the 10 percent shift
right now is that it doesnt ask people to expand
their budgets and spend more. It asks people to
be more conscious about where they spend
what theyve already budgeted for.
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We have a number of Non-Profit Groups who are waiting for a sponsor to be a part of the 20/20 Project.
Cost to sponsor a Non-Profit Group is just $25 a month.
The Friendship Shelter, Inc.
We are a homeless shelter serving the Gaylord area.
In addition to providing food and shelter, a major focus of
The Friendship Shelter's program is training and education designed
to ensure continued success for our clients once they transition to
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GACA 2012 CALeNDAr
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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The Otsego County Quality of Life
Assessment is moving to the next level with
several community conversations sched-
uled at various locations during the first
week of May. A mail and internet survey for
the Quality of Life Assessment has been con-
ducted over the past couple of months.
Now that we've conducted two public
surveys, we're hitting the road to meet with
county residents in their communities, says
Phil Alexander, the project manager for the
Quality of Life Assessment.
The project includes a steering committee
of six people and an advisory committee of
35 people who represent diverse interests,
sectors, and geographic areas to assist
throughout the planning, implementation,
and evaluation process. Advisory committee
members Dana Bensinger, Otsego County
Community Foundation and Lorraine
Manary, Otsego County United Way will
facilitate this community conversations
phase of the assessment process.
All citizens of Otsego County are encour-
aged to participate and share their perspec-
tives. They are welcomed to attend any of
the scheduled conversations regardless of
where they live.
Community Conversations will be held in
the following locations:
- Elmira, at the Township Hall, 9:30 11:00
am on May 2
- Johannesburg, at the Charleton Township
Hall, 1:00 - 2:30pm on May 2
- Vanderbilt, at the public school, 9:30
11:00am May 3
- Waters, at the Otsego Lake Township
Hall, 1:00 2:30pm May 3
- Gaylord, at City Hall, 5:30 - 7:00pm on
May 3
These conversations will provide an
opportunity for people to voice their opinion
of what constitutes a good quality of life in
Otsego County. The comments received will
be used in conjunction with information col-
lected from recent public opinion surveys
and various reports and studies such as the
County Master Plan, County health rankings,
and the 2010 US Census to compile a com-
prehensive report on the quality of life in
Otsego County.
It is anticipated that all of this data will be
of great benefit to local businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and units of government as
we work together to create a bright future.
For more information, contact Lorraine
Manary at 989-732-8929 or Dana Bensinger
at 989-731-0597, or check out the Quality of
Life Assessment information at
www.otsego.org/qol
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P.O. Box 1064 Gaylord, MI 49734
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Antrim leaders have enrolled their com-
munity in an innovative program that seeks
to boost the local economy and quality of life
for residents though increased access, adop-
tion, and use of broadband.
The hilly nature of Antrims rural geogra-
phy particularly in the eastern part of the
county presents a significant challenge
because it makes wireless transmissions
ineffective. From an adoption perspective,
not all of the municipalities have seen a
demonstrable need to spend money on
broadband. Part of the Connected effort will
be to communicate the importance of
broadband access.
A major step forward in closing the digital
divide came when officials decided to enroll
in the Connected community certification
program through Connect Michigan.
In March, staff from Connect Michigan,
the statewide nonprofit promoting broad-
band expansion, led Antrim leaders through
the steps of the new Connected community
certification program that offers a compre-
hensive and localized way for communities
to bridge the digital divide.
County planners Pete
Garwood and Joe Meyers are
leading the newly formed
Antrim County Broadband
Committee, which met again
on April 10. Janet Koch is
functioning as the team
media leader.
The group has begun
designating committee
heads and organizing assess-
ment teams to reach out to
specific sectors of the community, said
Bellaire Clerk/Planner Janet Koch. Our
objective is to gain additional information
and to find out what access needs are out
there.
The Connected certification program
entails building a comprehensive action plan
for developing a technology-ready commu-
nity by reviewing the technology landscape,
developing regional partnerships, establish-
ing local teams, and conducting a thorough
community assessment.
At the kickoff meeting, the group reviewed
broadband data prepared by the Connect
Michigan team to learn what was available
in the county and to assess the need and
access statistics in rural Michigan.
Additionally, the group discussed the impor-
tance of bringing broadband to the county
and how it will be crucial to the areas eco-
nomic development in the next number of
years.
Ultimately we hope to bring broadband
access to every resident and every business
in the county, said Koch. That may be a far
reaching grasp but the goal is to get this kind
of access to everyone.
The next committee meeting is set for June
5 when the assessment data of the countys
twenty-first century broadband infrastruc-
ture will be collected for evaluation and
review and a broadband plan for technology
deployment, use, and literacy enhancement
in Antrim County will be developed by the
Connect Michigan team.
About Connect Michigan: As the designat-
ed entity for broadband mapping and plan-
ning in the state of Michigan, Connect
Michigan is a public-private partnership
between the Michigan Public Service
Commission and Connected Nation to unite
local governments, businesses, and citizens
in the goal of increasing broadband service
in the states underserved areas. For more
information about what Connect Michigan
is doing to accelerate technology in
Michigans communities, visit www.connect-
mi.org.
Antrim County leaders enlist in Michigans
Connected broadband access program
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231-547-9624
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06176 Old US 31 S.,
Charlevoix
231-547-0133
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6517 Center St.
Downtown Ellsworth
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231-347-8440
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201 N. Maple St., Mancelona
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By Jim Akans
With approximately 4,000 square feet of
fully stocked resale space, and new inventory
arriving daily, customers can shop for just
about anything starting with any letter in the
alphabet at A-2-Z Resale in Gaylord.
Founded by Bill and Carol Brown in May
of 2008, A-2-Z Resale has grown to encom-
pass just about any resale item shoppers
could be looking for, including appliances,
furniture, racks and racks of clothing, shoes,
tools, home accessories, jewelry, toys and
moreeven a special area devoted to wed-
ding dresses.
We have just about everything here but
food, observes Bill Brown. We locate items
for our inventory from garage and estate
sales, abandoned storage units, donations
and more. We never know what we will have
next, it changes every day.
One thing is certain, on any given day
there are plenty of items representing every
letter in the alphabet at A-2-Z Resale.
Convenient parking in front of the store
makes it easy for shoppers to stop in on a
regular basis to check out the latest invento-
ry.
A-2-Z Resale is located at 1829 Old 27
South (S. Otsego Avenue) in Gaylord. The
store is open from 9 am to 6 pm, seven days
a week all year long with the exception of
holidays. For additional information call
(989) 732-9500.
Everything and
more at A-2-Z
Resale in Gaylord
Resale is located at 1829 Old 27 South (S. Otsego Avenue) in Gaylord. The store is open
from 9 am to 6 pm, seven days a week all year long with the exception of holidays.
With approximately 4,000
square feet of fully
stocked resale space, and
new inventory arriving
daily, customers can shop
for just about anything
starting with any letter in
the alphabet at A-2-Z
Resale in Gaylord.
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2835 Dickerson Rd., Gaylord, MI 4935
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T R A D I T I O N A L P O L I S H C U I S I N E
At the Polish Kitchen of Harbor Springs, youll
savor the flavors of the old country: the rich, earthy
blends of meats and vegetables that are the staples
of Polish home cooking.
Buy the first main dish and
get the 2nd one half off!!
8418 M-119, Harbor Springs
231-838-5377
OPEN 11AM 8PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK
(LOCATED IN THE HARBOR PLAZA BY THE HARBOR SPRINGS AIRPORT)
- Dine In, Take Out or Delivery-
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Recreation, Entertainment, Arts, Dining
Musicians from St. Mary
Cathedral School participat-
ed in District 2 Junior High
Solo and Ensemble Festival
in Boyne City on April 14th.
The students prepared solos
and ensembles to perform
for a judge. All the students
received medals for their
performances. (back row left
to right) Matthew Mouch,
Gabrielle Dobrzelewski,
Andre Buclay, Nathan Smith,
Matt Makarewicz, Elizabeth
Harbin, Ally Rutkowski, Katie
Rutkowski, (middle row)
Elizabeth Switalski, Keely
Curran, Claire Sesko, Corrine
Johnston (front row)
Meredith Mason, Gabby
Schultz, Katie Wright.
Across
1- Group of tents
5- Assert as a fact
10- Chapter of the Koran
14- Et ___
15- Artery that feeds the trunk
16- Chicago paper, for short
17- Hazard
18- Grain to be ground
19- Pulitzer-winning biographer Leon
20- Unemployed person?
22- By and large
24- Express
25- Coffee container
26- Molars, e.g.
29- Tee follower
32- Intimidate
36- Edison's middle name
37- House in D.C.
39- Anaconda
40- At the same time
43- Clean air org.
44- Light up
45- Carry on
46- Domingo, for one
48- Sprechen ___ Deutsch?
49- Bold
50- Comparative suffix
52- Mouth, slangily
53- Burn without flame
57- Fate
61- Of moderate temperature
62- Rum cakes
64- Nice notion
65- Ballerina Pavlova
66- Bring together
67- Meat dish
68- Hammer end
69- Locations
70- British nobleman
Down
1- Singer Vikki
2- That's ___!
3- Atomizer output
4- Republic in S Asia
5- Cautious
6- Anecdotal knowledge
7- "Exodus" hero
8- ___ boy!
9- Island in the East China Sea
10- Breastbones
11- Language of Pakistan
12- Monetary unit of Cambodia
13- Competent
21- Encouraging word
23- "As You Like It" forest
26- Be silent, musically
27- Bolt to bond
28- Perrier rival
29- Makes well
30- Affectation of sophisticates
31- Words on a Wonderland cake
33- German submarine
34- People and places, e.g.
35- Delicious
37- Letters on a Cardinal's cap
38- ___ kwon do
41- Fathered
42- Bursting forth
47- Person in the petroleum industry
49- Beetle juice?
51- Picture puzzle
52- Approvals
53- Exchange
54- Long luxuriant hair
55- Writer Sarah ___ Jewett
56- Hindu princess
57- Go out with
58- Bean sprout?
59- Approach
60- Shout
63- Mouthpiece of a bridle
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BestCrosswords.com - Puzzle #1 for April 21, 2012

Across
1- Group of tents; 5-
Assert as a fact; 10-
Chapter of the Koran; 14-
Et ___; 15- Artery that
feeds the trunk; 16-
Chicago paper, for short;
17- Hazard; 18- Grain to
be ground; 19- Pulitzer-
winning biographer Leon;
20- Unemployed person?;
22- By and large; 24-
Express; 25- Coffee
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Miss Representation first premiered in the
documentary competition at the Sundance
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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. It made its
television debut as part of the OWN docu-
mentary film club in October 2011, with over
1.3 million people tuning in to its multiple
airings. Additional screenings with corpora-
tions, non-profits, religious groups, govern-
ment organizations and communities are
happening every day all over the world.
The Womens Resource Center of Northern
Michigan (WRCNM) will hold two local
screenings of Miss Representation (90 min;
TV-14 DL). The first screening will take place
at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, at North
Central Michigan College library in Petoskey.
The second screening will be held at 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, May 9, at Charlevoix Public
Library. An informal discussion lead by
WRCNM staff members Chris Krajewski,
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Program
Director and Dar Charlebois, Community
Prevention Educator will immediately follow
both showings. There is no charge to attend
the screenings; donations will be accepted at
the door, yet are not required. Support for
both events comes in part from the
WRCNMs 100 Men
Campaign, Zonta Club of
Petoskey, Progressive
Women of Charlevoix
County and Charlevoix Area
Zonta Club with support
from Lakeview Dentistry,
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Central Drug Store.
Miss Representation
exposes how mainstream
media contribute to the
under-representation of
women in positions of power
and influence in America.
The film, written and direct-
ed by Jennifer Siebel
Newsom, challenges the
media's limited and often
disparaging portrayals of
women and girls, which
make it difficult for women
to achieve leadership posi-
tions and for the average
woman to feel powerful her-
self.
Miss Representation
includes stories from
teenage girls and provocative interviews with
politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists
and academics like Condoleezza Rice, Lisa
Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel
Maddow, Rosario Dawson, Jackson Katz,
Jean Kilbourne, and Gloria Steinem. The
film offers startling facts and statistics that
will leave audiences shaken and armed with
a new perspective.
We are thrilled to have so many outreach
opportunities for Miss Representation. This
film was made to be a change agent in our
culture, to inspire both women and men to
recognize women's collective voice, leader-
ship capacity and equal rights, says
Newsom who wrote and directed the docu-
mentary.
In a society where media is the most per-
suasive force shaping cultural norms, the
collective message that our young women
and men overwhelmingly receive is that a
womans value and power lie in her youth,
beauty, and sexuality--and not in her capaci-
ty as a leader. While women have made
strides in leadership over the past few
decades, the U.S. is 90th in the world in
terms of women in national legislatures,
women hold only 3% of clout positions in
mainstream media, and 65% of women and
girls have disordered eating.
The distribution of the film Miss
Representation has been the catalyst for a
social action campaign led by
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to empower women and girls and provide
them with new opportunities to realize their
full potential.
MissRepresentation.org is igniting a cross-
generational movement to shift the cultural
mindset of communities, interrupt and stop
patterns of sexism, change the way women
and girls are represented in the media and
ensure a tipping point that will lead to gen-
der parity in leadership throughout the
United States.
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tact the WRCNM at (231) 347-0067 or online
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Womens Center to hold local film screenings of
documentary Miss Representation - May 2 and May 9
While most wells provide a clean, safe sup-
ply of water, there is always a chance that
you could have contaminants polluting your
system. Your water may be crystal clear and
still contain pathogens, microbes, and/or
bacteria that is harmful to your health.
Thats why the U.S Environmental Protection
Agency recommends getting your well water
tested annually. The best time to test water
is in the spring following a rainy period.
Unlike public water systems, there are no
water quality monitoring requirements for
private wells, and many never get tested,
said Scott Kendzierski, Director of
Environmental Health Services for the
Health Department of Northwest Michigan.
It is up to well owners to make sure their
drinking water is safe for consumption.
Fortunately, its easy, quick, and inexpensive
to test drinking water.
Sometimes, more frequent water testing is
recommended. For example, it is important
to test for nitrate in the early months of a
pregnancy, before bringing an infant home
from the hospital, and again during the first
six months of his/her life. Other reasons for
more frequent testing are water taste, odor
and staining issues. And if you have had a
chemical or fuel spill or leak near your water
supply, get your water tested right away.
Well water originates as rain and snow that
then filters into the ground. As it soaks
through the soil and rock, the water can dis-
solve materials that are present on or in the
ground, becoming contaminated. Some
contaminants are naturally occurring from
rocks and soils and commonly occur in well
water at unsafe levels. Surface water and
groundwater can change over time, some-
times rapidly, which can affect the quality of
the drinking water supplied by an on-site
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ing on a regular basis is a good way to estab-
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well system.
If after testing you find that there are
issues that need to be corrected, you can use
this data to make an informed decision
about any remedial action is needed, such as
inspecting the well to find the cause of the
contamination, having the well chlorinated,
affecting well construction improvements or
modifying a water filtration/purification sys-
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Making sure your water is safe by testing
it regularly is one of the simplest things you
can do to take care of the health and well
being of yourself and those you care about,
said Kendzierski.
Two types of well water testing kits are
available for a nominal fee at Health
Department offices in Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties. The fee for the
Bacteriological (Coliform) Sampling Kit,
which tests for the presence of E coli and
other bacteria, is $16. The Partial Chemistry
Sampling Kit tests fluoride, chloride, hard-
ness, iron, sodium, sulfates, nitrites and
nitrates, is $18. Tests are analyzed at the
Health Departments Northern Michigan
Regional Laboratory in Gaylord, so results
are generally available within two to three
days.
Analysis reveals the level at which any of
the tested substances were found in your
water sample. The mere presence of these
contaminants in well water does not neces-
sarily imply that there is a problem.
However, when levels exceed state or federal
health standards or recommended action
levels, you should take steps to correct the
situation. If needed, Health Department
Environmental Health staff can provide free
consultation to help you develop a plan to
resolve the problem.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan
Public Health Code to promote wellness,
prevent disease, provide quality healthcare,
address health problems of vulnerable popu-
lations, and protect the environment for the
residents and visitors of Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties. For additional
information about well water testing, visit
www.nwhealth.org or call your local Health
Department office.
Cheryl Coale, Lab Coordinator, from the Health Department of Northwest
Michigan conducts water testing on-site at the Northern Michigan Regional
Laboratory in Gaylord.
Jennifer Siebel
Newsom (right)
who wrote,
directed and
produced the
documentary,
Miss
Representation,
is shown on the
set during film-
ing.
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the " A Higher Call Men's Conference"
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THURSDAY: Proverbs 27:17 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 Iron sharpens iron, So one man
sharpens another.
FRIDAY: 1 John 2:15-17 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 Do not love the world nor the things
in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is
in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not
from the Father, but is from the world. 17 The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the
one who does the will of God lives forever.
SATURDAY: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 for the weapons of our war-
fare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are
destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we
are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
SUNDAY: Ephesians 5:1 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as
beloved children;
MONDAY: Job 8:20-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 20 Lo, God will not reject a man of
integrity, Nor will He support the evildoers. 21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter And
your lips with shouting.
TUESDAY: Luke 6:46 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 46 Why do you call Me, Lord, Lord,
and do not do what I say?
WEDNESDAY: Job 31:1 New International Version (NIV) 1 I made a covenant with my eyes not to
look lustfully at a young woman.
PASTORS
PERSPECTIVE
Pastor
Scott Distler
Gaylord Evangelical
Free Church
This past Saturday was A Higher Call Mens Conference held here at the
Gaylord E-Free Church where I have the privilege of being the lead pastor. What
a powerful day it was for men. In my mind, the #1 thing that could be taken away
from this whole day was the value of HOPE!
It started with the STAND Strength Team athletes performing amazing feats of
strength. The truth is that for me at age 47 and standing 5-8 tall and weighing
230 pounds (Im working on lowering that last stat right now), I will never be able
to do what those men did on stage last Saturday! I will never be that powerful
physically NEVER! But as they so clearly shared, through my relationship with
Jesus Christ I can attain a power that is far beyond those physical feats of
strength. I can have spiritual power. I can, as Philippians 4:13 says, do all things
through Christ who gives ne strength. That gives me hope.
And what can be better than laughing with 500 men? Thats what happened
after lunch as we listened to comedian, David Dean. There was a time in my life
when I all I did was cuss, smoke, drink and get angry, he said, until I came to a
decisive point and made the decision to quit playing church softball! Now if you
grew up in church watching and playing church softball games that was funny!
David Dean reminded us that even in the toughest times of life, if we dont find a
reason to laugh, all we will do is cry. But as men who have a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ we can laugh. Why? Because we have hope.
The most challenging part of the day was when author/speaker Fred Stoeker
shared on Every Mans Marriage and Every Mans Battle. What made these
sessions so powerful was Freds transparency in telling his story of how he had
taken the glimmer out of his wifes eyes and how he had become addicted to lust-
ful thinking and sexual actions. What Fred brought to the table last Saturday was
hope. So many men today are in the midst of failing marriages and sexual
addictions. And for these men, these situations are like a chain and ball
wrapped around their ankle. But through Freds personal stories of victory and
the practical principles he shared, every man who attended A Higher Call Mens
Conference left with hope. Hope that their marriages really can make it.
Hope that they really can be set free from lustful thinking and sexual addictions
that enslave them.
It was good to hear teh comedian talk
about not caring what others think and
just live for God.
Tanner Armantrout, Levering
The speaker Fred Stoeker hit on the topic of sexual
impurity, where God does not want even a hint of sexu-
al sin in our lives. I got a better understanding on what
that means, and made a personal stand to train my eyes
to look away from even a hint of sexual sin.
Tim Kurver, Mio
What Mr Stoeker is sharing about being
a better husband and father is some-
thing I should have heard 40 years ago.
Glen Catt, Gaylord
For me the men's conference was a
review of what part our faith has played
inour marriage--50 years this year.
Todd Roberson, Cheboygan
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The National Day of Prayer has great significance for
us as a nation. It enables us to recall and to teach the
way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom
of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as
a call to us to humbly come before God, seeking His
guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a
people. The unanimous passage of the bill establishing
the National Day of Prayer as an annual event, signi-
fies that prayer is as important to our nation today as it
was in the beginning.
Like Thanksgiving or Christmas, this day has become
a national observance placed on all Hallmark calen-
dars and observed annually across the nation and in
Washington, D.C. Last year, local, state and federal
observances were held from sunrise in Maine to sunset
in Hawaii, uniting Americans from all socio-economic,
political and ethnic backgrounds in prayer for our
nation. It is estimated that over two million people
attended more than 30,000 observances organized by
approximately 40,000 volunteers. At state capitols,
county court houses, on the steps of city halls, and in
schools, businesses, churches and homes, people
stopped their activities and gathered for prayer.
The National Day of Prayer is Ours
The National Day of Prayer belongs to all
Americans. It is a day that transcends differences,
bringing together citizens from all backgrounds. Mrs.
Shirley Dobson, NDP chairman, reminds us: We have
lost many of our freedoms in America because we
have been asleep. I feel if we do not become involved
and support the annual National Day of Prayer, we
could end up forfeiting this freedom, too.
Historical Summary
1775 The first Continental Congress called for a
National Day of Prayer
1863 Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.
1952 Congress established NDP as an annual
event by a joint resolution, signed into law by
President Truman (82-324)
1988 The law was amended and signed by
President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first
Thursday in May (100-307).
Fun Facts
1) There have been 137 national calls to prayer,
humiliation, fasting and thanksgiving by the President
of the United States (1789-2011).
2) There have been 59 Presidential Proclamations for
a National Day of Prayer (1952-2011).
3) Gerald Ford (1976) and George H. Bush (1989-
91) are the only U.S. Presidents to sign two National
Day of Prayer Proclamations in the same year.
4) Every President since 1952 has signed a National
Day of Prayer proclamation.
5) 34 of the 44 U.S. Presidents have signed procla-
mations for National Prayer. Three of the Presidents
who did not sign a proclamation died while serving in
office. Two Presidents, not included in the count
William Howard Taft and Warren Gamaliel Harding,
signed proclamations for Thanksgiving and Prayer.
6) Records indicate there have been 965 state and
federal calls for national prayer since 1775 and count-
ing.
COPYRIGHT 2011 National Day of Prayer Task Force
http://nationaldayofprayer.org/about/history/
Dedicated to living
better with COPD
Grayling Beginning in April, Mercy Hospital
Grayling will hold a second free eight week
Better Breathing series aimed at improving the
quality of life for adults suffering from emphy-
sema, chronic bronchitis,
asthma and other breathing
problems. The series is an
interactive program offered in
a group setting and taught by
healthcare professionals as
well as a Licensed Respiratory
Therapist. The program will
cover topics that include
understanding your medica-
tions, travel tips, breathing
devices, panic control, build-
ing strength and energy con-
servation.
We kicked off this program
earlier in the year and it was
very successful. There are so
many members of our com-
munity suffering from chronic
breathing issues and this edu-
cational series will help them
learn how to self-manage their
chronic disease and live a
healthier lifestyle, said Gary
Rapelje, RRT, Assistant
Director of Ambulatory Services at Mercy
Hospital Grayling and Licensed Respiratory
Therapist.
Classes are free to everyone and will be held
every Monday from April 30 through June 25
from 1:30 to 3:00 pm (there will be no class on
May 28). Classes will be held at Mercy Hospital
Grayling in the Huron Pines Room, which is
located near the cafeteria. Registration is
required by calling (989) 348-0325.
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1447 S. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord
989-732-7000
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Dr. Saks provides gentle, effective chiropractic
adjustments for you and your family. Chiropractic Care is a proven
method for handeling
Dr. Saks and Theresa Schmidt provide safe, effective
alternative solutions to your health challenges:
MASSAGE THERAPY
Autumn, Sara and Tamra provide years of education and training
to help you with:
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Painful Muscles & Joints Cranial Sacral Therapy
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Back and Neck Pain
All Joint Problems
Headaches
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May 8 @ 6:30 Allergies and Asthma Community Event
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Classes Available!
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! Trainers on Staff
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WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOOSE?
New Weight Loss Challenge
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12 Week Program (one hour class per week)
You get: Body Analysis, Personal coaching,
Group support and much more.
Registration Fee $29, paid out in cash to the winner.
Call 989-448-8618 to register or get more information.
SELF HEAL MASSAGE
BODY WORK/ENERGY MEDICINE
Massage designed to meet client needs
for your over-all well-being.
CATHY BRINK, NCMP/AMTA
Reiki Master/Teacher; Touch for Health Instructor
989-619-6282
1029 Gornick Ave., Alpine Suites #103
Gaylord, MI 49735
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ADOPTlON SERvlCES
heaveo Seot
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1100 S. Bridge Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-237-9880 Office
877-583-0990 Expectant parents line
www.HeavenSentAdopt.com
BEAUTY SALON
0he||o's Sa|oo & 0ay Spa
126 Main St.
East Jordan
231-536-7764
w|ok Sa|oo
829 West Main
Gaylord
989-731-4300
A To0ch oI 0|ass
105 N. Center
Gaylord
989-732-2654
CHlROPRACTOR
Saks we||oess 0eoter
1447 S. Otsego, Gaylord
989-732-7000
COUNSELlNG
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Downtown Gaylord
989-731-1018
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EYE CARE
6ay|ord ye 0are 0eoter
989-732-6261
FlTNESS FAClLlTY
0tsego 0o0oty Sportsp|ex
1250 Gornick Ave.
Gaylord
989-731-3546
www.ocsportsplex.com
0tsego 0o0oty
0omm0o|ty 0eoter
315 S. Center
Gaylord
989-732-6521
www.otsegocountyparksrec.com
Saks we||oess 0eoter
1447 S. Otsego
Gaylord
989-732-5200
Powerho0se 6ym
1044 W. main
Gaylord
989-732-0744
www.gaylordsgym.com
HOLlSTlC HEALTH
|hT we||oess Shop
416 W. Main
Gaylord
989-448-4717
www.ihtwellnessshopgaylord.com
HOME HEALTH CARE
hea|th 0ept. oI hw N|ch|gao
220 W. Garfield, Charlevoix
231-547-6092
www.nwhealth.org
HOME HEALTH CARE
horthero Naoagemeot Serv|ces
657 Chestnut Ct..Gaylord
989-732-6374
www.northernmanagement.org
HOSPlCE
hosp|ce oI N|ch|gao
1723 W. M-32, Ste. B
Gaylord
888-247-5701
www.hom.org
HOSPlTAL
Nercy hosp|ta|
1100 Michigan Ave., Grayling
989-348-5461
www.mercygrayling.com
0har|evo|x Area hosp|ta|
14700 Lake Shore Dr
Charlevoix
231-547-8630
www.cah.org
HYPNOTHERAPY
0T weber hypootherapy, LL0
114 S. Center
Suite 105, Gaylord
989.619.4395
dave@dtweberhypnotherapy.com
MASSAGE THERAPY
The hat0ra||st
1029 Gornick Ave., Gaylord
989-705-1451
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8ody workloergy Ned|c|oe
Cathy Brink NCMP/AMTA,
Reiki Master/Teacher
1029 Gornick Ave.,
Alpine Suite #103
989-619-6282
MONUMENTS
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7535 US 131, Mancelona
231-587-8433
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1417 W. Main St.,
Pineridge Square
Gaylord, MI 49735-1755
989-731-6363
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416 W. Main. Gaylord
989-448-4717
www.ihtwellnessshopgaylord.com
Jojo's Narket
1459 S. Otsego, Gaylord
989-705-8500
Fo0r Star h0tr|t|oo
989-448-8618
www.fourstarnutrition.net
PHYSlCAL THERAPY
Jordao Va||ey
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100 Main St # 9, East Jordan
231-536-1451
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197 State St, Boyne City
231-582-6365
PODlATRlST
0r Tom 0ekorte 0.P.N.
Podiatric Physician & Surgeon
1404 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI
231 547 4662
1662 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord
(989) 732-6565
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0tsego 0o0oty
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120 Grandview Blvd.
Gaylord
989-732-1122
www.otsegocountycoa.org
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308 Lawndale St., Grayling
989-348-8342
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221 E. Felshaw St.
Gaylord
989-448-8323
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Health & Wellness
According to a just-released report, Dental
Clinics North provided oral health care to
over 24,000 low-income and/or uninsured
residents of Northern Michigan in 2011.
Dental Clinics North
ensures all residents have
access to dental care, no
matter if they have dental
insurance or not, said Linda
Yaroch, Health Officer for
the Health Department of
Northwest Michigan which
administers eight Dental
Clinics North locations. Oral health can
often be overlooked, but regular oral health
care is just as important as physical health
care.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention says poor adults are less likely to
seek care for a toothache the most com-
mon source of pain in the mouth. In fact,
nationwide, over 40% of low-income adults
have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
In many areas of the country, people with
low incomes who are enrolled in Medicaid or
have no health insurance cannot find a den-
tist to treat them. In a unique partnership
with local health departments, thousands of
residents across the tip of the mitt can get
oral health care at Dental Clinics North, a
system of public health dental clinics.
Dental Clinics North offers comprehensive
oral care for children and adults with
Medicaid, Healthy Kids Dental, MIChild, or
Northern Dental Plan. For those without
dental insurance, Northern Dental Plan
offers services at a reduced fee based on
income eligibility.
Dental Clinics North is a great program,
Yaroch said. If your teeth hurt, its difficult
to eat, talk, and sleep. Some oral health
problems can affect the way you feel about
yourself too. We have many
success stories from clients
whove gone back to school
or found new jobs after their
problem teeth were
addressed. Getting teeth
fixed can be a life-changing
experience.
Dental Clinics North caters
to patients with Medicaid,
Delta Healthy Kids, Northern
Dental Plan, and those with
low income who are unin-
sured. Oral exams, cleaning,
fluoride treatments, fillings,
dentures, and other proce-
dures are available at Dental
Clinics North locations in
Alpena, Cheboygan, East
Jordan, Gaylord, Mancelona,
Petoskey, Traverse City, and
West Branch. To schedule an
appointment call 877-321-
7070.
Over 24,000 low-income and/or uninsured residents of
Northern Michigan served by Dental Clinics North in 2011
Students to be Educated
on Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) &
Traumatic Brain Injury
(TBI)
Roscommon - Kirtland Community
Colleges Nursing School is joining ranks of
hundreds of nursing professionals and edu-
cators by committing to educate its students
on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
On April 11th, First Lady Michelle Obama
and Dr. Jill Biden announced an initiative to
secure a commitment from nurses across the
country eager to serve veterans and military
families as well as they have served our
country and fellow countrymen. Kirtland
Community Colleges Nursing School will
join a broad, coordinated effort in which
more than 150 state and national nursing
organizations and over 500 nursing schools
are committing to further educate our
nations 3 million nurses in order to be pre-
pared to meet the unique health needs of
service members, veterans, and their fami-
lies. Nursing organizations and schools will
commit to educating current and future
nurses on how to recognize and care for vet-
erans impacted by post-traumatic stress dis-
order, traumatic brain injury, depression,
and other combat-related issues, in ways
appropriate to each nurses practice setting.
Whether were in a hospital, a doctors
office or a community health center, nurses
are often the first people we see when we
walk through the door. Because of their
expertise, they are trusted to be the frontline
of Americas health care system, said First
Lady Michelle Obama. Thats why Jill and I
knew we could turn to Americas nurses and
nursing students to help our veterans and
military families get the world-class care that
theyve earned. Its clear from todays
announcement that the nursing community
is well on its way to serving our men and
women in uniform and their families.
Nurses are at the center of providing life-
saving care in communities across the coun-
try -- and their reach is particularly impor-
tant because our veterans don't always seek
care through the VA system, said Dr. Jill
Biden. This commitment is essential to
ensuring our returning service men and
women receive the care they deserve.
As a former Army Nurse and military
spouse I know first-hand what our military
veterans and families need to maintain
physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
I am committed to educating future nurses
to provide that care through our nursing
programs at Kirtland Community College,
said Julie Lavender, Associate Dean for
Health Sciences at Kirtland Community
College.
By working to expand the body of clinical
knowledge in this arena and by partnering
with other health care providers and institu-
tions, nursing leaders across the country will
continue to advance high quality treatment
for these conditions in every community.
Kirtlands Nursing School will begin integrat-
ing the most up-to-date information on
these conditions across academic and prac-
tice settings and expand the body of clinical
knowledge into its curriculum immediately.
Kirtland Community Colleges Nursing
School joins over 500 others in committing
by 2014 to:
Educate Americas future nurses to care
for our nation's veterans, service members,
and their families facing post-traumatic
stress disorder, traumatic brain injury,
depression, and other clinical issues;
Enrich nursing education to ensure that
current and future nurses are trained in the
unique clinical challenges and best practices
associated with caring for military service
members, veterans, and their families;
Integrate content that addresses the
unique health and wellness challenges of our
nations service members, veterans, and their
families into nursing curricula;
Share teaching resources and apply best
practices in the care of service members,
veterans, and their families;
Grow the body of knowledge leading to
improvements in health care and wellness
for our service members, veterans, and their
families; and
Join with others to further strengthen the
supportive community of nurses, institu-
tions, and healthcare providers dedicated to
improving the health of service members,
veterans, and their families.
For more information on Kirtlands com-
mitment to better serving veterans and mili-
tary families, contact Julie Lavender by call-
ing 989-275-5000, extension 298, or via e-
mail at julie.lavender@kirtland.edu.
Kirtland Community College Nursing School
to Support Veterans and Military Families
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Largest Selection of Nutritional Supplements in Northern Michigan
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7 Tips that WiII Change Your Skin
1. Skip the night cream.
2. Like treats like.
3. Stop scrubbing-your skin is not the kitchen floor.
4. Ingredients matter...and quality ingredients
matter most.
5. Your skin is smart.
6. Not all facials are created equal.
7. Rhythm is the key to health and Vibrancy.
(Go to drhauschka.com for details re. "the 7 facts that will change
your skin," as well as for information re. Dr. Hauschka products.)
20% off
entire line of
Dr. Hauschka products
entire month of May
- Organic
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- For body, face and hair
- Decoratives (new lip colors)
ln timc for Mothcrs' Day
Health & Wellness
By Amy Speigl, Substance Abuse
Prevention Educator, Health Department of
Northwest Michigan
Spring is an exciting time of year for high
school students. For many of our area high
schools, prom and graduation are right
around the corner. Along with these exciting
events, parents and caring adults should be
aware that the end of the school year is also
a high-risk time for underage drinking. In
fact, statistics show that one third of the
alcohol related fatalities involving teens
occur during prom and graduation season.
However, being informed and prepared can
keep our children safe. That is why the
Michigan Department of Community Health
(MDCH) is encouraging all adults to Do
Your Part to prevent underage drinking.
Although most teens will choose not to
drink, according to the Michigan Youth Risk
Behavior Survey, 69% of Michigan high
school students in grades 9 through 12
reported having at least one drink during
their lifetime. So, how can you Do Your
Part to prevent alcohol use among teens?
Set clear
rules about not
drinking and
consequences
for breaking
them.
Help your
kids identify
alcohol-free
activities or
offer to host an
alcohol-free post prom or graduation party.
Talk to other parents about post-event
activities to ensure alcohol wont be present.
Remind them never to get in the car with
a driver who has been drinking.
April is Alcohol Awareness month, and the
perfect time to have a conversation with
your children about the dangers of underage
drinking. All concerned community mem-
bers can take part in local Alcohol Awareness
Month activities during the month of April.
Visit www.michigan.gov/mdch-bsaas to find
local events or Town Hall Meetings.
Do Your Part
to Prevent Underage Drinking
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The park is now open. Campers who arrive at the park May 4th - 6th will not be charged.
lf a camper parks early or stays later than Sunday they will be charged: County Residents $23.00 - Non-County Residents $25.00.
Campers are asked to bring their rakes and clean the lot they are camped on. Rangers will be in the campground to assist.
FEATURlNG: WOODED CAMPSlTES, FlRE PlTS ON ALL SlTES, PAvED ROADS
BOAT LAUNCH, ELECTRlClTY, SHOWERS, PLAYGROUND, BEACH AREA AND PAvlLlONS.
May 4 - 6
Free Camper Clean-up Weekend -
Bring your rakes
June 8 - 10
Sea Plane Splash-in
June 19 - 24
Military Appreciation Week
(Military I.D. required:
June 30
Fireworks over Otsego Lake
JuIy 7
Mark Mellon Triathlon
August 25 - 26
Remote Control Plane Fly-In
September 28 - 30
Halloween Weekend
October 1 - CIosing
All campsites $12.00 per night
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Fraok w||k|osoo Park (|rootooe Spr|ogs}
Frank Wilkinson Park is a free use park located 3 miles
north of Gaylord on old US27. A beautiful stream flows
through the park. The park has picnic tables, grills, a
pavilion and a drinking fountain (irontone water). It is a
great place to hold a wedding or have wedding pictures,
prom pictures, senior pictures or family reunions.
The park also has a handicap accessible vault toilet
and is free to use.
wah wah Soo Park
Wah Wah Soo is a free use park located
five miles south of Gaylord on Old 27 South.
The park is located on the east side of Ot-
segolake for beautiful sunsets.
It has a buoyed swim area, a sandy
beach, picnic tables, benches and grills.
The park has a handicap accessible vault
toilet.
989.732.6521 {0-AF8IL)
989.731.6448 {MA-00)
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OTSEGO COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
FIND OUT MORE ONLINE AT WWW.OTSEGOCOUNTYPARKSREC.COM
2012 FS
0ANP|h6
Per-Night - Resident...............................$23.00
Per-Night - Non-Resident ......................$25.00
PA8k|h6 P8N|TS:
REQUIRED FOR ALL MOTOR VEHICLES
Day Pass - Per Day...................................$3.00
Day Pass - Per Day
Non County Resident............................$4.00
Senior Day pass (60+) - Per Day..............$2.00
Wednesday.......................................No Charge
Vehicle Parking Permit Required for Pavilion Reservation
Boat Ramp - Drop & Leave .....................$2.00
SAS0h PASS
Regular....................................................$14.00
Seniors (60+) ............................................$5.00
PAV|L|0h 8hTAL
Weekdays (Monday thru Friday)
Reservation Required .......................No Charge
Vehicle Parking Permit Required
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
Otsego County Residents .....................$50.00*
Non-Residents ......................................$60.00*
*Vehicle Parking Permits NOT INCLUDED in Price
ADVANCE DEPOSIT REQUIRED
SP0|AL 0ANP8 FS:
October 1 through cIosing ................$12.00
Reservations are accepted May 3 - October 1
CALL 989.732.6521 (NOV.-APRIL)
OR 989.731.6448 (MAY-OCT)
A two night minimum stay is required for reservations.
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