By Heather DeLong

All are welcome to attend a

live concert today, Thursday,
March 27th at 6 pm by local
musician Daniel House. The
concert will be held at the
Crawford County Commission
on Aging and Senior Center.
Daniel House has been
featured at area concerts
and festivals as well as
throughout Michigan, Ohio,
Indiana and Kentucky. He is
also a member of the Boyne
Celtic Sessions that play
bimonthly in Boyne City,
and is also a member of the
trio, Simple Gifts which is
featured at weddings and
various other special occa-
sions.
The music style of Daniel
House consists of finger
style guitar, mandolin and
mountain dulcimer arrange-
ments, along with an artistic
aesthetic for framing and
reinforcing his vocal efforts.
For todays performance, he
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GAYLORD - The Downtown
Renaissance Project has been some-
thing that has been talked about for
Gaylord since 2012. There are plans to
make the downtown area more pedes-
trian friendly, business friendly, and
more attractive in general. The
Downtown Renaissance Committee has
been holding public meetings to dis-
cuss the plans, as well as ways to secure
funding for the project. While the proj-
ect has been met with both support
and opposition, plans have been made
to start construction in spring of 2015.
The committee has made plans to
expand on one aspect of the
Renaissance Project. They want the
new and improved downtown Gaylord
to be beneficial to more people in
Northern Michigan, not just the people
in the city of Gaylord. In order to do
this and use the already existing plans
to an advantage, it has been decided
that the small canal/fountain feature
intended to go in front of the Gaylord
Courthouse, will now be expanded into
the Gaylord Headwaters Canal. This
canal will connect the Inland Waterway
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By Heather DeLong
Attention all men,
Cheboygan Kiwanis is
sponsoring a heels
against cancer walk to
raise money for the
cause of inflammatory
cancer research in
memory of Teri Elliott.
Grab some heels, get
some pledges and come
out and help in the fight
against breast cancer!
From 10 am to 11 am
on April 5th at Citizens
Bank parking lot, you
can join the walk for a
minimum contribution
of just $25. The entry fee
includes a t-shirt, which
will also be available on
site for $10.
Prizes will be awarded
for best costume, first to
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By Heather DeLong
Bring your family and friends Friday,
March 28th to the Cheboygan County
Humane Society Soup Supper at Inverness
Township Hall. You will have delicious choic-
es of homemade soups, bread, desserts and
beverages while participating in a good
cause toward helping animals in need of
homes and care. It benefits the animals! The
Soup Supper runs from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.
Adults are $7 and children 12 and under are
$5. You can choose to stay and participate in
the 50/50 drawing or get your soup dinner to
go.
The Cheboygan County Humane Society
was incorporated on March 20, 1972. The
Society is dedicated to promoting the
humane treatment of animals and finding
homes for adoptable homeless animals. The
Society is responsible for implementing
Cheboygan County's animal control pro-
gram and operating the County's animal
shelter.
The goals of the Cheboygan Humane
Society are to prevent cruelty to animals in
all its forms by providing rescue, housing,
feeding and medical attention for lost, stray,
injured or abandoned animals; to investigate
complaints of cruelty brought to our atten-
tion.
If cases of cruelty are not resolved through
education, then offenders are prosecuted; to
promote respect for animals and awareness
of human responsibility for their welfare
through educational school presentations
and general information to the public
through print media and the Societys web-
site; and to maintain the dignity and defense
of our goals through effective and meaning-
ful interaction with communities throughout
the counties we serve.
For more information on the Soup Supper,
or to get involved in the Cheboygan County
Humane Society, call (231) 238-8221.
To contact Heather DeLong for any com-
ments, questions or concerns, send an email
to heather@weeklychoice.com.
Nonprofit agencies in the region are urged
to apply to the Petoskey Rotary Park Fund
Committee for a minimum grant of $5,000
for capital projects. The deadline to submit a
grant application is April 22, 2014.
Three documents that detail the grant
application process are available at
www.petoskeyrotary.org by clicking on the
link Rotary Park Fund Grant and include:
An overview of the grantmaking process
Application submission form
Application form
We are pleased to offer organizations
within Emmet, Charlevoix and Cheboygan
counties with the opportunity to apply for
these grants, said Petoskey Rotarian Bob
Waldvogel, chair of the Rotary Park Fund
Committee.
The fund was established with proceeds
from the sale of land the Rotary Club of
Petoskey owned across the street from
Odawa Hotel. Through awarding grants, the
Rotary Park Fund Committee is committed
to addressing a broad range of community
issues in the three-county region.
Grants are accepted for capital projects
only and must be for a minimum of $5,000.
Additional information about the grant
requirements is included in the documents
on the www.petoskeyrotary.org website by
clicking on Rotary Park Fund Grant.
The deadline for applying for Rotary Park
Fund grants is April 22. For more informa-
tion, visit the website or contact Rotarian
Waldvogel at 231.348.9585 or
rwaldvogel@charter.net.
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The Womens Resource Center of Northern
Michigan is partnering with the University Center
Gaylord and the Zonta Club of Gaylord to host a
Clothesline Project display during April at the
University Center Gaylord. The display coincides
with National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The visual display consists of more than 40 t-
shirts designed by local survivors of sexual assault
and domestic abuse. The shirts are a creative way
for survivors to explore the power of their unique
voices, tell their stories and for the community to
bear witness to this extraordinary, enlightening
and empowering process.
The Clothesline Project began in 1990 on Cape
Cod, Massachusetts, to focus attention on the per-
vasive issue of violence against women and has
since become a worldwide campaign with an esti-
mated 500 projects nationally and internationally
involving about 50,000 to 60,000 t-shirts.
The shirts represented in this local Clothesline
Project display represent each persons personal
experience with violence, said Chris Krajewski,
domestic abuse and sexual assault program direc-
tor at the WRCNM. The messages are so impact-
ful because they are raw and so brutally honest
they take your breath away. The shirts show the
pain, fear and anger that survivors experience, as
well as hope and healing.
The Clothesline Project display will be available
for public viewing and reflection during the
month of April at the University Center Gaylord.
For more information about the Clothesline
Project or programs and services available to sur-
vivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, child
abuse or child sexual assault contact the Womens
Resource Center of Northern Michigan at (231)
347-0067. A 24-hour crisis and information line is
also available at (231) 347-0082 or (800) 275-1995
for long distance callers.
Char-Em United Way is sending out special
invitations to community volunteers to join the
Game Changers section as the Detroit Pistons take
on the Toronto Raptors, April 13 3:30pm, at the
Palace of Auburn Hills.
As a token of our appreciation for the work vol-
unteers do in our community, tickets will be
offered free for volunteers. Each volunteer may
bring up to 3 guests with them to the game, also
free of charge. Volunteers will be given a parking
pass for the game as well as a food voucher, gift
and coupon for the Locker Room gift shop. It's our
way of saying thank you for all you do in the com-
munity.
What is the Game Changers Program? Game
Changers are everyday people making a difference
within their communities through service, leader-
ship and volunteerism. Char-Em United Way
along with the Michigan Association of United
Ways has partnered with the Detroit Pistons to
provide tickets to volunteers as a gesture of appre-
ciation for their dedication and volunteering.
If you know of a volunteer and would like this
invitation extended to them, call the United Way
office at 231-487-1006 and we will send the elec-
tronic invitation out with additional instructions
for ordering tickets. These tickets are
first come first serve until gone.
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who wins!
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Your Spirit, a restaurant in Cheboygan, is
putting on a cooking class series beginning
March 27th through Thursday, May 15th. The
series is designed to help you get your focus
and life back; therefore, youll learn how to
stock your home with nutritious, go to sta-
ples that will have you preparing fast and
easy meals.
Youll also learn in the class how preparing
a meal for one or your whole family doesnt
have to be time consuming and a chore, the
role healthy eating plays in your well being,
encompassing your physical and mental
state, how to create and have fun cooking
using interactive teaching methods, how to
create affordable meals on any budget, and
how simple cooking really can be. Its not
easy coming home from work just to turn
around and have to cook your family a
mealthats if youve already decided what
youre going to make and have all the ingre-
dients in your home. This class series is here
to help!
Your Spirit is located at
414 North Main Street in
Cheboygan. Each class is $10
or $60 to attend the entire
series.
Below is the list of classes
in the cooking series. You
can attend all seven or
choose the ones that most
interest you. All classes begin
at 6:30 pm (except May 3rd
at 3 pm) and last approxi-
mately two hours:
-Thursday, March 27th:
Create your own tradition.
The fundamentals of meat,
potatoes and vegetables in
the modern era. How to cre-
ate fast and easy weeknight
meals packed with nutrition
and taste.
-Monday, April 7th: One
hit wonders. One dish meals
that are either fast and easy
to prepare or use the set and
forget method, slow cooker, oven or stove-
top.
-Thursday, April 17th: Happy family.
Oriental style meals prepared faster than you
can say Lets order takeout.
-Thursday, April 24th: All you can eat.
Soup and salad as a main mealwell teach
you the fundamentals of soup making and
some non-traditional fast and easy go to
soups and quick and easy salads.
-Saturday, May 3rd: Clean up your lunch
box. Weekday nutritional packed lunch
how to make fast easy nutritional meals to
take to work.
-Thursday, May 8th: South of the border.
Mexican made easy. Delicious, fast and
wholesome Mexican meals packed with
taste.
-Thursday, May 15th: Grilling and chilling.
How to cook meats and vegetables to perfec-
tion on the BBQ while you get to enjoy the
beautiful evenings that are about to come
upon us.
For more information on the cooking class
series at Your Spirit, call Dominique Pack at
(231) 268-3443.
To contact Heather DeLong for any com-
ments, questions or concerns, send an email
to heather@weeklychoice.com.
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in Indian River with the AuSable River in
Grayling. The current Inland Waterway con-
sists of Pickerel Lake, Crooked Lake, the
Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River,
Mullet Lake, the Cheboygan River, and then
Lake Huron. Connecting the Inland
Waterway to the AuSable River though the
Gaylord Headwaters Canal would take the
waterway from 38.2 miles to well over 75
miles of continuous waterway.
While this will present added costs to the
renovation, it will also provide many benefits
to Gaylord and the surrounding communi-
ties. This canal will allow boaters to travel
from Lake Huron in Cheboygan to the
AuSable River in Grayling, greatly expanding
the Inland Waterway that already exists. This
will bring more people into Gaylord which is
exactly the aim of the Downtown
Renaissance Project: to make downtown
businesses more successful and to make
downtown Gaylord something to be proud
of. The revamped streets and sidewalks will
allow safer walking conditions for pedestri-
ans, and the Gaylord Headwaters Canal will
bring in more people to the area by boat.
The Renaissance Committee hopes that
this addition to the plans will bring more
people on board with the project. By adding
something this beneficial and unique to
Gaylord and Northern Michigan, they will
truly be giving the communities in Northern
Michigan something to be proud of.
One suggestion is that the canal includes a
service stop next to the Sugar Bowl
Restaurant so boaters can take a refreshing
break along the route.
Plans arent fully developed yet as there are
still many details to work out regarding the
best route for the canal to take through
downtown Gaylord, but the Renaissance
Committee hopes to have overwhelming
support from the city officials in Cheboygan,
Indian River, and Grayling. They too hope it
will boost the revenues of their downtown
businesses in the warmer Michigan months
and hope plans will be finalized by the time
the project is scheduled to start next spring.
The Renaissance Committee will be holding
a meeting with the other parties involved on
April 1st to work out details. Look for
updates on Tuesday, April 1st, April Fools
Day.
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finish, and a traveling trophy for the busi-
ness or organization raising the most
money.
Registration forms may be dropped off
at Bittersweet at 227 N. Main Street, or the
Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce.
So what are you waiting for? Grab a pair
of high heels, get your friends to make
some pledges, invite them to watch you
walk the walk, and help a great cause!
For more information, contact Kerry at
(231) 622-9924 or Mindy at (231) 818-2889.
To contact Heather DeLong for any com-
ments, questions or concerns, send an email
to heather@weeklychoice.com.
The Walk Continued...
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(Gaylord) Vendor registration is open for
the fourth annual We Honor Military and VA
Stand Down, taking place on Wednesday,
September 17, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. at the Otsego County Sportsplex. A col-
laboration of the Northern Michigan
Partnership for Veterans and Aleda E. Lutz VA
Medical Center, this expo is intended for
active and veteran military men and women
from all branches of service and their fami-
lies. Exhibitors may provide literature, infor-
mation, or direct services to attendees. A
stand down room will also be available
with items for homeless veterans.
The cost for a booth is $100, which
includes one table and two chairs. Electricity
is available for an additional $25.00.
Sponsorship opportunities
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Along with the vendor
expo, the event will feature
an opening ceremony
including words of recogni-
tion and appreciation for the sacrifices our
military men and women and their families
have made, and continue to make, on behalf
of our country; free lunch for all in atten-
dance and entertainment.
The Northern Michigan Partnership for
Veterans is a community-based organization
participating in the We Honor Veterans
project, which is a national awareness and
action campaign initiated by the National
Palliative Care and Hospice Organization in
collaboration with the Department of
Veterans Affairs. For more information about
the organization and their mission, please
contact Christy Payne at Aspen Ridge
Retirement Village at (989) 705-2500.
At a plant-wide meeting on Wednesday,
leaders at Springs Window Fashions in
Grayling presented 10-year service awards
to Loyd Fisher and Leroy Wales, both of
Grayling.
Both men remain from a group of five
that started at the Grayling window treat-
ment manufacturer on March 15, 2004. Mr.
Fisher has worked in several areas of the
facility, most recently as a glue machine
operator. Mr. Wales has progressed in the
molding team, and is one of the senior
molder operators.
Plant Manager Dan Heinz congratulated
the pair, Both Loyd and Leroy have con-
tributed to our operations success in the
global marketplace. Loyd has varied experi-
ence in several roles on different teams,
while Leroy is a reliable and stable produc-
er among molders. Both men are very good
at what they do, and are excellent trainers
for other associates they are valuable
assets to our Grayling team. We appreciate
their efforts, loyalty, and best experience
they give to our workforce
and customers, and wish
them continued success.
Springs Window
Fashions, LLC, manufac-
tures and assembles win-
dow treatments and inte-
rior shutters under vari-
ous brand names, includ-
ing; Bali, Graber, and
Nanik, in eight locations
in the U.S. and Mexico.
The Grayling plant pro-
duces unfinished wood
window blind and interi-
or shutter components
with over 100 associates.
By Jim Akans
The Salvation Army Family Store and
Donation Center in Gaylord is a win-win for
both area shoppers and for the local com-
munity. The shop, one of six being rolled out
in the organizations Eastern Michigan divi-
sion between 2012 and 2014, opened on
October 26th of last year, and is operated
under the direction of Lori Oldenburg, Store
Manager and Timothy Schroeder, Eastern
Michigan Division Family Store Consultant.
The inventory we carry comes from com-
munity donations, Schroeder explains, and
we rotate that inventory consistently to keep
it fresh for our customers. Our revenue, after
expenses, is utilized to help fund the work
the Salvation Army does in this community
for those in need.
Brian Jergenson, Business Manager for
Salvation Army in Otsego County, notes, In
Otsego County, much of the funding we
receive is used to help residents in need of
assistance for paying utility bills. We work in
cooperation with First Call for Help and the
Otsego Housing & Homeless Coalition and
other community serv-
ice organizations in
assisting individuals
and families in need.
We also provide disas-
ter assistance for shel-
ter and food, and on a
more limited basis, we
offer help for paying
for prescriptions and
gas vouchers.
Revenue from the
Gaylord Salvation Army
Family Store is critical
in supporting the
Salvation Armys mis-
sion of Doing the
Most Good. The store
also provides employ-
ment for approximate-
ly 20 people. Shoppers
are impressed with the
stores clean, well lit and organized atmos-
phere, as well as the outstanding values that
can be found among the huge variety of
items ranging from mens, womens and chil-
drens clothing, books, DVDs, household and
kitchen ware, toys, and even large items such
as furniture, televisions and appliances.
Schroeder points out, We also offer a 15-
percent discount for Senior shoppers every
Wednesday, and a 15-percent discount for
those serving or who have served in the mili-
tary on Thursdays.
Shoppers will also find half-off specials
each week, and the store offers pick-up serv-
ice for donated items. In keeping with the
organizations mission of Doing the Most
Good, clothing items that arent sold are
baled and sent to 3rd world countries.
Many people dont realize that the
Salvation Army is a church, states
Schroeder. We are Christian mission and a
Christ-center organization. We are about
helping others.
The Salvation Army Family Store is located
at 919 S. Otsego Avenue in Gaylord, and is
open Monday through Saturday from 10 am
until 7 pm. For those wishing to drop off
items for donation (this is especially wel-
come during the slower first few months of
the year), they can stop by between 9 am
and 7 pm Monday through Saturday phone
(989) 448-2357
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1158 S. M-75,
Boyne City
231-582-5711
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BOYNE FALLS
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3031 Main St., Boyne Falls
231-675-2463
Proceeds benefit the Boyne
Valley Food Pantry
CHARLEvOlX
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8888 Ance Road,
Charlevoix
231-547-9624
www.bergmanncenter.org
CHARLEvOlX
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06176 Old US 31 S. ,Charlevoix
231-547-0133
www.dkellyantiques.com
EAST JORDAN
0rossroads 8esa|e Shop
205 Water Street.,
East Jordan
231-536-7606
Open Tuesday thru Saturday
ELLSWORTH
6ood Samar|tao
F0ro|t0re & Nore Store
6517 Center St.,
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
ELLSWORTH
6ood Samar|tao
9746 Main Street,
Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
FREDERlC
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7328 Old 27 North,
Frederic
989-348-8300
GAYLORD
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1829 Old 27 South,
Gaylord
989-732-9500
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1523 S Otsego Ave., Gaylord
989.448.8615
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1361 Pineview Dr. (near Lowes)
Gaylord
989-705-1747
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Pre-0woed F0ro|t0re
148 W. Main St., Gaylord
989-745-5184
www.greatroomsgaylord.com
Veo0s & 8|0e Jeaos
340 West Main St.,
Gaylord
989-731-2600
www.venusandbluejeans.com
Sa|vat|oo Army Fam||y Store
919 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord
989-448-2357
GRAYLlNG
The-8r|ckery.com
Two floors of treasures
107 Ottawa,
Grayling,
One block north of the light
989-348-8999
HARBOR SPRlNGS
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Thr|It Shop
650 W Conway Rd.,
Harbor Springs
231-348-2980
MANCELONA
Naoce|ooa Food Paotry
& 8esa|e Shop
201 N. Maple St., Mancelona
231-587-9606
MlO
Strawberry Patch
Downtown Mio
989-826-1503
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2429 US31 North, Petoskey
231-348-3195
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1600 Anderson Rd.,Petoskey
231-348-6947
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DOING THE MOST GOOD
Gaylord Salvation Army Family Store offers
shopping and community
value
In the Rough, Professionally Painted
or Completely Restored
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Furniture, Antiques & Goodies
06176 Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix, MI 49720
E-Mail: donkellyantiques@yahoo.com
FURNITURE BARN
(231) 547-0133 Cell (231) 881-0353
Web: dkellyantiques.com
CUSTOM & ANTIQUE
FURNITURE
Vendors needed for 2014
We Honor Military Expo
Pair reach 10-Year milestone
at Grayling manufacturer
will play the old and the new Celtic tunes to
go along with the St. Patricks Day holiday
time.
The Crawford County Commission on
Aging Senior Center is located at 308
Lawndale Street in Grayling. Crawford
County residents can attend the live con-
cert for free, and out of county visitors will
have a $5 attendance fee. Donations are
welcomed and appreciated.
For more information on tonights con-
cert, call (989) 348-7123.
To contact Heather DeLong for any com-
ments, questions or concerns, send an email
to heather@weeklychoice.com.
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GAYLORD
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The First United Methodist
Church hosts their famous
soup lunch each Wednesday
in March. Soup and dessert
are served from 11:30am to
1pm. Desserts include hot
fudge ice cream puff or
lemon meringue pie. 1st
bowl of soup $2.50, 2nd bowl
$1. Dessert $2.50, Beverage
50 cents. March 26 features
white chili and cooks choice.
The church is located at 215
S. Center St.
GRAYLING
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Grayling Photographic
Societys (GPS) premier
juried photography exhibit to
be held at the AuSable
Artisan Village (AAV). The
exhibit will be on display
through March 28th. The AAV
is open from 11 to 5 Monday
through Saturday and 11 to 3
on Sundays. A special Meet
the Photographers Social will
be held the evening of March
2nd from 6 to 7:30pm, with a
slide show at 6:30. Come join
us for refreshments and an
opportunity to speak directly
with this diverse, talented
group of photographers. This
is a free event and we invite
the public to vote for their
favorite image
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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Due to extremely cold weath-
er conditions causing some
water service freeze ups cities
all over the area are request-
ing that all water customers
continuously run their water
until further notice. Service
leads to individual customers
may be more vulnerable. To
help prevent freezing of
underground service lines,
customers should continu-
ously run a stream of water
about the width of a pencil
from a single faucet. Please
note, warmer weather may
not immediately mean that
the risk of freezing is over.
Although dependent upon
weather conditions, the run
water order is anticipated to
last several weeks.
GAYLORD
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The Northland Sportsmens
Club, 1542 Old Alba Rd (cor-
ner of West Otsego Lake
Drive and Old Alba Road) is
holding a number of Friday
night fish fries for the benefit
of the Shotgun Range House
Building Fund. Dates are
Fridays, March 28 and April
11. Serving is from 5 to 7pm.
Cost is $10 per plate.
MACKINAW CITY
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Northland Players present
Coming Back to Jersey.
Dinner Theater held at
Audies Restaurant. Show
dates: March 28 and 29, 7:00
p.m. dinner, 8:00 p.m. show.
Entrees: Prime Rib, Chicken
Cordon Bleu and Crab
Stuffed Whitefish. $26 dinner
and show. Call Audies for
reservations 231-436-5744.
Cast: Don Conaway, Nancy
Love, Heather Conaway,
Doug Conaway, Renee Pelon,
Fin Most. Director; Cindy St.
Clair, Assistant Director; Joey
Miller, Production Manager;
Sharon Gulau and set; Jay
Johnston.
PETOSKEY
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The Clark Historical Library,
Molson Art Collection of
Children's Book Illustration
Fifty-two original works of
art created as book illustra-
tions from the Clark
Historical Librarys Molson
Art Collection at Central
Michigan University will be
on display at the Crooked
Tree Arts Center in Petoskey
through April 5. Francis
Molson, a retired CMU
English professor and former
chair of the English depart-
ment, and his wife Mary Lois
Molson, a former second
grade teacher, have donated
over 50 pieces of original art-
work which they have col-
lected over several years.
Gallery hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday we open at 10am
Saturday 10am - 4pm Closed
on Sunday
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The Northland Players will
present Coming Back to
Jersey Friday, March 28th
and Saturday, March 29th.
Doors will open at 6 and din-
ner is served at 7. Tickets are
$26 and include a 3 course
dinner (choice of Prime Rib,
Crab Stuffed Whitefish or
Chicken Cordon Blue) and
the show. Call (231) 436-5744
to purchase tickets or for
more information.
PETOSKEY
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Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency in
Petoskey will be hosting a
workshop on Budgeting to be
held March 27 from 6pm to
9pm, as part of a series of six
workshops on financial fit-
ness. This workshop will be
offered at 2202 Mitchell Park,
Ste. 4. To register or to find
out about future workshops,
please call (231) 347-9070 or
(800) 443-5518; or visit
www.nmcaa.net.
GAYLORD
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Gaylord Band Discount
Cards are now available from
Gaylord band students
through March 27th.
Proceeds from the cards help
Gaylord School bands raise
money to repair and replace
instruments, participate in
musical events and competi-
tions, and support the devel-
opment of talented young
musicians.
GRAYLING
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Thursday, March 27th at 6pm
at Grayling Senior Center
Dans repertoire for this per-
formance will focus on old
and new Celtic tunes to fit
with St. Pattys Day. Finger
style guitar, mandolin, and
mountain dulcimer. No cost,
donations gladly accepted.
989-348-7123 for info.
ATLANTA
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The Montmorency County
economic development cor-
poration is hosting a kickoff
meeting Sat, March 29, 10am
- 2pm. Brainstorming for
business success. RSVP at
989-785-8044. Meetings are
held at the Montmorency
County Building, board of
commissioners room.
WEST BRANCH
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Tanger Outlets West Branch
reopened the following addi-
tional stores last week:
Coach, Gymboree, GH Bass,
Christopher & Banks,
Famous Footwear, Izod, and
Reebok. These stores join the
following stores that opened
earlier in March: Ann Taylor
Factory Store, Loft Outlet,
Bath and Body Works, The
Sweet Life, Claires,
Dressbarn, Java Junction,
Wilsons Leather, Gap Outlet,
Kitchen Collection, Old Navy
Outlet, Carters Babies and
Kids, Rue21, Eddie Bauer
Outlet, Easy Spirit Outlet and
Shopper Services. Stores will
be open normal business
hours Monday through
Saturday 9am until 9pm and
Sunday 10am until 7pm.
Shopper Services Hours have
been extended to match
store hours of operation
through April 30 to assist our
customers. The remainder of
the center continues to
undergo the restoration
process.
MONTMORENCY COUNTY
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The Montmorency Economic
Development Corporation is
proud to begin the
Montmorency on the Move
initiative. With this being the
first week of Spring, it seems
to be appropriate to start off
this program with a
"Brainstorming" session with
fresh thoughts and ideas.
This will be an informal ses-
sion to identify and learn the
needs of our businesses
along with an introduction of
what the Montmorency EDC
can do for the business com-
munity. Join us on March
29th from 10am until 2pm at
the Montmorency County
Building - Board of
Commissioners Meeting
Room. To reserve a seat call
989-785-8044 or email
mc.edc.office@gmail.com.
PETOSKEY
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A local group is forming a
local roller derby league. The
Roller Derby Girls need our
support and help from our
communities and regional
areas. It takes a league of
people, to make this work.
They need a location to host
practice and derby nights (up
to 10,000 sq. ft), referees,
non-skating officials, coach-
es, and volunteers! If you can
help or have any Info or idea
leads, please contact the
Petoskey Roller Derby
League. www.facebook.com/
petoskeyrollerderby
GAYLORD
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Bring your coffee, bring your
questions, and maybe even
bring your appetite if you
couldnt catch breakfast
beforehand! Our forester,
Brittany Mauricette will be
hosting a monthly round-
table event at BJs Restaurant
in Gaylord on the second
Wednesday of each month at
7am. The event is meant to
encourage people with forest
health questions and con-
cerns to be able to talk one-
on-one with a resource pro-
fessional in a comfortable
and cozy atmosphere.
Brittany will answer ques-
tions from a variety of sub-
jects such as forest health
issues, tax incentive pro-
grams, cost-share programs,
management plans, working
with other forest resource
professionals, and much
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April 24, 2014
3 - 4 pmVENDORS ONLY NETWORKING
4 - 7 pmOPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The upcoming Business Expo will be held at the former Hometown Furniture Building next to Family Fare/Grayling Mini Mall
We will feature samples from local restaurants and door prize giveaways.
Meet hundreds of potential clients at the Grayling Chamber`s largest networking event!
Registration deadline is Friday, April 11, 2014. If you have not already registered, please consider taking advantage
of this chance to let everyone know what you have to offer!
Cost is just $50 for Grayling Chamber members, $100 for non-members.
more! If you have any ques-
tions or would like to let us
know that youd like to
attend, please contact the
Otsego Conservation District
at (989) 732-4021 or email
Brittany at bmauricette@
otsegocountymi.gov.
GRAYLING
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Saturdays from 10am-2pm at
the Grayling Mini Mall
throughout winter.
Accepting Bridge Card,
Project Fresh, and WIC.
Interested Vendors - contact
Beth Hubbard at (989) 619-
3539 or bhubbard@city-
ofgrayling.org.
PETOSKEY
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The Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
(NMCAA) in Petoskey is seek-
ing people to fill Triage
Volunteer positions, with
complete training for posi-
tion. Triage volunteers serve
as one of the first Agency
contacts with their neighbors
in need and play an impor-
tant role in helping people
dealing with financial emer-
gencies to navigate the serv-
ices available through
NMCAA and throughout the
community. Volunteers
assess neighbor situations
and help connect them to the
appropriate staff person and
program, among other
duties. Triage volunteers
should have a positive atti-
tude, be active listeners, and
demonstrate good rapport
with people in poverty and
the general public.
NNMCAA's office is located
at 2202 Mitchell Park Drive,
Petoskey, MI, 49770 and is
open Monday - Friday from
7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Volunteers
create their own schedules in
advance. NMCAA asks that
volunteers serve at least one
3-hour shift per week. Call
Trisha Washburn or email at
twashburn@nmcaa.net if
interested in this opportuni-
ty.
GRAYLING
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The Grayling Firefighters
Association and the Grayling
Fire Department have a goal
of improving the lives of resi-
dents of the City of Grayling
and Grayling Township
through a combination of fire
prevention education and
fire and life safety outreach.
As a part of this project the
fire service will check for and
install smoke detectors for
those on fixed incomes and
those who are hearing
impaired where either no
detector presently exist or
where existing detectors are
more than 10 years old.
Because the Project is sup-
ported by grants and dona-
tions, there is no cost to par-
ticipants. Interested parties
may contact the Fire
Department at its non-emer-
gency number, 989-348-
6319, or may contact Karl at
the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center for forms to
apply
GAYLORD
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Classes are offered at the
Otsego County Community
Center, 315 S. Center St, for
boys and girls ages 3 and
above. Activities include
tumbling, balance beam and
uneven bars. Beginner to
intermediate levels. To regis-
ter or for more info call Kari
Streelman at Boyne Area
Gymnastics, 231-582-9787.
GRAYLING
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FREE Worksite Wellness
Program for Crawford
County Businesses. Are you
interested in improving the
health of your employees and
reducing your healthcare
costs? We have an opportuni-
ty that can help you do both!
District Health Department
#10 is looking for businesses
in Crawford County that are
interested in starting or
expanding a worksite well-
ness program for their
employees. We can provide
you with evidence based best
practices and resources to
help make your program a
success. This includes but is
not limited to: monthly well-
ness newsletters for your
employees, fun fitness and
nutrition challenges to help
motivate your employees,
onsite education for your
employees and the chance to
collaborate with other work-
sites in your community dur-
ing quarterly lunch meetings.
The best part is it's all free! If
you are interested in this
opportunity or would like
more information please
contact Kim Chandler
(Health Educator) at 989-
348-7800, ext 7589 or kchan-
dler@dhd10.org.
GRAYLING
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The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center is looking for a
business(es) or individual(s)
who would be willing to pro-
vide matching funds for a
new 52 Commercial Freezer
for the kitchen. Looking for a
total match of $2,500 with
the other half coming from a
grant from the Great Lakes
Energy People Fund. This
would be a great way to sup-
port our Meals on Wheels
Program! If you or someone
you know is interested in
making a significant dona-
tion, please contact Alice
Snyder at (989) 348-7123.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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We love to run community
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happening in Northern
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Readers love the fact that the
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MACKINAW CITY
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The food pantry is open two
days a week, Tuesdays from 2
4pm and Thursdays from
10am noon. All donations
are welcome, food and cash,
and can be dropped off at the
church anytime or call Jean
Hunt at 231-537-2312 or Rose
LaPointe at 231-436-5307.
Following are some of the
items that cannot be pur-
chased through the Food
Stamp program and are
therefore in great need: soap;
dish detergent; kids snacks
for school; and paper prod-
ucts such as paper towels,
toilet paper and napkins.
GAYLORD
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Educational breakfast hosted
by OCCOA April 3, 9-11am at
University Center. Learn the
latest in cardiology. Guest
speakers Tanya James and
Terry Whitmore from
McLaren. Suggested dona-
tion of $5. Make reservations
with Michelle at 989-748-
4068.
PETOSKEY
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Pilgrim is presented by The
Purity Ring Family Theater, a
group of students from all
over northern Michigan,
reaching from Mackinaw
City to Gaylord and
Charlevoix to Cheboygan
who meet in Petoskey for
Practice. The performances
will be held at the Petoskey
Middle Schools auditorium
on Friday, April 4 and 5 at
7:30pm and Sunday, April 6
at 2:30. $5 tickets are avail-
able at the door. Pilgrim is a
full-length, two-act
"Broadway style" musical set
in contemporary times. This
production is an adaptation
of John Bunyan's classic
work, Pilgrim's Progress,
written in the 1600s. Using
Bunyan's allegories, the play
conveys biblical themes of
faith, repentance, friendship,
hardship, temptation, death
and eternity. The script is by
theatre professionals Janice
Landry and Cathy Mays.
Music is by Bob Kauflin,
Mark Altrogge and others.
The story follows a boy
named Christian, portrayed
by local student, Andrew
Benzing, who finds encour-
agement and temptation on
a spiritual journey. Along the
way, Christian, who walks
with the "unseen" King,
played by Martin Fuss, meets
unsavory as well as encour-
aging characters, such as
Pliable, Faithful, Goodwill,
Flatterer, Atheist and the
always present and evil
Apollyon. With moving
music, dance, humor, and
drama Pilgrim is a relevant
look at faith and the real
world.
ROSCOMMON
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KCPA presents Red Green
How to Do Everything (from
the man who should know)
Saturday, April 5th at 7pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts (on the
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon Campus) - After
a successful run of 139 shows
throughout Canada and the
USA on his Wit and Wisdom
Tour, Red Green is back in
theatres across North
America in 2014 with a brand
new show How To Do
Everything from the man
that should know! Red Green,
Canadas foremost handy-
man, who became famous
for such things as duct tape,
Possum Lodge, and his own
unique style of humor and
wisdom now shares his
thoughts on How to do
everything. After establish-
ing himself in fifteen seasons
of his enormously popular
TV show as one of the worlds
handiest men, he now shows
there is no limit to his spe-
cialized knowledge and
advice. Purchase tickets by
calling 989-275-6777 or
online at www.kirtlandcen-
ter.com.
GRAYLING
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Families Against Cancer will
hold a can/bottle and bake
sell drive at Family Fare
Market, Saturday, April 5th
from 9am to 3pm. They will
be sorted for you. All monies
will go to Relay for life.
Contact Wayne A. Nelson at
989-348-2985
GAYLORD
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Please join us on Wednesday,
April 9th for Business after
Hours sponsored and hosted
by Alpine Tavern & Eatery.
Come have a cocktail, enjoy
wonderful food provided by
Alpine Tavern, learn more
about the business and min-
gle with fellow community
members from 5pm - 7pm.
ROSCOMMON
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The Kirtland Community
College Alumni Committee is
seeking nominations for the
Outstanding Alumnus of the
Year to be honored at our
2014 Commencement
Ceremony on May 2nd.
Selection criteria include
additional education beyond
the Kirtland experience, pro-
fessional accomplishments
and involvement in commu-
nity. Nominees must have
graduated from Kirtland in
2004 or before with a certifi-
cate of completion or associ-
ate degree. Complete infor-
mation is online at www.kirt-
land.edu/outstanding-alum-
nus - nomi nat i ons. ht ml .
Deadline for written nomi-
nations is Friday, April 11.
PETOSKEY
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Join a large group of business
and community leaders who
are all interested in the eco-
nomic vitality of our region at
the 2014 NLEA Annual
Luncheon, Friday, April 11.
The luncheon is from
11:30am to 1:30pm at the
Student and Community
Resource Center of North
Central Michigan College in
Petoskey. This year's event
will include knowledgeable
guest speakers, inspiring
awards and recognition of
outstanding projects and
people throughout the NLEA
region. Reservations are now
being accepted for individual
seats at $20 each and
reserved tables of eight for
$200. Event sponsors are
North Central Michigan
College and DTE Energy
Foundation.
GAYLORD
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Please join us on Friday, April
11th for Good Morning
Gaylord sponsored by the
Gaylord Area Council for the
Arts and hosted by Wisconsin
Street Hall. Come enjoy a
wonderful breakfast buffet
from 8am - 9am, get a chance
to make any announcements
you wish to share, and learn
more about the Gaylord Area
Council for the Arts.
Admission $10 for members,
$15 for not yet members
GAYLORD
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At First United Methodist
Church Friday, April 11 from
9am-5pm and Saturday, April
12 from 9am - noon. Clothing
and a variety of household
items will be available at 50
cents and $1. Fill one bag on
Saturday for $1 (a few items
more $). All proceeds support
many local missions such as
Otsego County Food Pantry,
Salvation Army and New Life
Pregnancy Resource Center
and others throughout the
world.
EAST JORDAN
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The Chamber is presently
working on the 2nd Annual
Downtown Open House -
Date this year will be
Saturday, April 12, 1PM -
3PM. This open house will
feature the vacant spaces
available in the first two
blocks of Main Street that are
for sale or rent. Building
owners or retailers are asked
to be on site to give tours and
answer questions.
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A Fund Raiser for Relay for
Life hosted by the Lakes of
the North Busy Bees team.
Saturday, April 12, 11am to
2pm. $2 per person at Lakes
of the North Clubhouse, 6330
Pineview, Mancelona. No
children under 12 please.
Grab your girlfriends and
join us! Sample recipes and
get crafty with inspiration
from the popular Pinterest
website. Plus there will be a
silent auction of new and
gently used purses (some
with surprises) and acces-
sories. Also Chinese auc-
tions, chair massages and
door prizes. All proceeds go
to our local Relay for Life!
Volunteer Incentives: Were
looking for prepared
Pinterest recipes. If you
would like to bring a dish to
the event, weve got a great
incentive program to thank
you. Please contact Cindy
Pointe no later than
Thursday, April 10th at:
PinterestAndPursesParty@ho
tmail.com
MANCELONA
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The annual MEF Spaghetti
Dinner and Auction is Friday,
April 11 at Mancelona High
School. Donations for the
auction are greatly appreciat-
ed. Call 231-587-9764 for
information.
GRAYLING
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The Grayling Eagles Club is
looking for donations of
candy for the Childrens
Easter Egg Hunt to be held
for children ages 10 & under
on Saturday, April 12th from
9-11am. It must be individu-
ally wrapped and small
pieces to go inside of plastics
eggs. There will be a box at
the club to leave your dona-
tions in. Questions, call 989-
348-5287.
GRAYLING
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Registration forms are avail-
able below, and at Xpress
copy and Sylvesters Sports
Shop. You may also mail in
your registration forms to PO
Box 130, Grayling MI 49738.
No Registrations accepted
after April 12th.
GAYLORD
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Tickets are available now for
the Gaylord Alpenfest
Princess Tea. The tea will take
place on Sunday, April 13 at
1:00pm at Wisconsin Street
Hall. Bring your favorite little
girl for an afternoon of fun,
celebrating with the
Alpenfest Queens court.
Tickets are required for this
event and are available at
Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce 319 West Main
Street. Tickets are limited, so
do not hesitate to stop in and
purchase yours today. Tickets
are $25 each, which admits 1
adult and 1 child. Each addi-
tional ticket is $10.
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North Central Michigan Colleges Spring
Lecture Series will feature Warren Faidley, the
Cyclone Cowboy, on Wednesday, April 23 at 7
p.m. in North Centrals Student and Community
Resource Center gymnasium on the Petoskey
campus. This lecture is free and open to the pub-
lic. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Warren Faidley is the original professional
storm chaser, pursuing storms full-time as a jour-
nalist, cinematographer and photographer. He
has received international acclaim and awards
for his photography, videography and cinematog-
raphy, in addition to his contributions to severe
weather awareness, safety and education.
Warren is an accredited journalist specializing
in the coverage of severe weather, global warming
and natural disasters. Unlike the majority of peo-
ple who chase storms as seasonal, recreational or
as a part-time pursuit, Warren works year round
reporting on, photographing, filming, lecturing,
consulting and writing about all forms of extreme
weather.
Over the past 20 years, he has experienced and
survived some of earth's most breathtaking and
sometimes violent weather, including an F-5 tor-
nado, a category 5 hurricane, flash floods,
firestorms, incapacitating cold, baseball-sized
hailstones, rogue waves, lightning jolts, bullets,
rock-slides, reptiles, sinkholes and more. It is
estimated that Faidley's adventures and images
reach over 20 million people worldwide every
year in print, advertising, Internet, radio and on
television.
TV 7&4s chief meteorologist, Mark Watkins,
will emcee the lecture program. Admission is free, but tickets are
required. Tickets are available at the North Central Michigan College
Student Services office, fitness office and bookstore on the Petoskey
campus and at the colleges Gaylord and Cheboygan offices. For more
information, call North Central Michigan College at 231-348-6621.
North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college
based in Petoskey, with additional locations offering classes and servic-
es in Cheboygan and Gaylord. North Centrals mission is to provide
educational, economic and cultural opportunities for student learning,
personal growth and community improvement. North Central is an
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If youre like many travelers, you get a
little nervous when your airplane goes
through some turbulence. And if youre
like a lot of investors, you may get some-
what jumpy when the financial markets
are volatile. Yet flight turbulence proba-
bly isnt as scary as it seems, and the
same may be true for market volatility
if you know how to respond.
Lets look at some positive responses
to market movements:
Dont overreact to turbulence.
Turbulence happens on most flights,
but passengers are well aware that they
cant bail out at 30,000 feet, so they
generally dont panic. As an investor,
you also need to avoid panicky behavior
by not taking a time out from
investing. Over a period of decades, if
you were to miss just a handful of the
markets best-performing days, your
returns could be dramatically reduced.
And the best days often follow some of
the worst. So if youre not invested in the
market, you could miss out on the
beginning of a new rally, which is typi-
cally when the biggest gains occur.
Balance your cargo. The ground
crew properly positions an airplanes
cargo to maintain the planes center of
gravity and reduce the effects of turbu-
lence. When you invest, you also need to
achieve balance by owning a variety of
vehicles, including stocks, bonds, gov-
ernment securities and certificates of
deposit. Youll want your investment
mix to reflect your risk tolerance, goals
and time horizon. While this type of
diversification cant guarantee profits or
protect against loss, it can reduce the
effects of turbulence that is, market
volatility on your portfolio. Over time,
your cargo (your
investments) may
shift, becoming
too heavy in
stocks or bonds
relative to your
o b j e c t i v e s .
Cons e que nt l y,
youll need to peri-
odically rebalance
your portfolio to
ensure its meeting
your needs.
Match your
transportati on
method with
your goals. If you
are flying from
New York to Los
Angeles, you may
experience delays
or some changes
in the flight plan
but your goal is
still to reach Los
Angeles as quickly
and efficiently as
p o s s i b l e .
Consequently, you
wouldnt scrap the
idea of flying and head to the West Coast
on foot. When you invest, you will also
encounter events, such as market
downturns, that you feel may be slowing
you down in your progress toward your
long-term objectives, such as a comfort-
able retirement. But if your objectives
havent changed, neither should your
transportation method of reaching
them. In other words, dont abandon
your long-term strategy in favor of quick
fixes, such as chasing after hot stocks
that may not be suitable for your needs.
Maintain perspective on your flight
path. When youve flown, youve prob-
ably observed (perhaps with some envy)
some of your fellow passengers sleeping
through periods of turbulence. In the
investment world, these types of people
are the ideal long-term investors they
know that turbulence, in the form of
market fluctuations, is normal, because
theyve experienced it many times
before. Their perspective isnt on short-
term events, such as volatility, but rather
on the voyage toward their final desti-
nation i.e., the achievement of their
long-term goals.
So when you fly, fasten your seatbelt
and relax. And when you invest, dont
overreact to short-term events. By fol-
lowing these basic guidelines, you will
be a calmer traveler and a better
investor.
Tune in Tuesday mornings to Eagle
101.5 FM at 8:30 am to hear Phil
Hofweber discuss the weekly Financial
Focus Topic. Phil Hofweber is a Financial
Advisor with Edward Jones Investments
located in Downtown Gaylord. He can be
reached at (989) 731-1851, or e-mail him
at phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com.
Edward Jones, its financial advisors and
employees do not provide tax or legal
advice. You should consult with a quali-
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on your specific situation. This article
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University Women (AAUW) Gaylord
Area Branch is sponsoring Tech Savvy,
a conference designed to encourage
6th-9th grade girls to explore STEM
(science, technology, engineering and
math) fields. Registration is now open
for the conference, which will be held
on April 26, 2014 at the University
Center in Gaylord. Girls and par-
ents/mentors can register online at
http://gaylord-mi.aauw.net/tech-
savvy/ or by calling (989) 705-3702.
Tech Savvy is designed both to
excite girls about STEM fields and to
inform parents and mentors about
STEM education and careers. It also
aims to expand awareness of educa-
tors and other adults in understanding
the important role they play in inspir-
ing girls in these fields. Tech Savvy
was founded in 2006 by the AAUW
Buffalo (NY) Branch under the leader-
ship of then-branch president and
Praxair engineer Tamara Brown, said
the AAUW Gaylord Area Branchs Tech
Savvy committee chair Mary Fox. Our
local AAUW branch is excited to be
able to replicate a proven curriculum
and bring this unique opportunity to
Gaylord. We are also grateful to Praxair
and AAUW for making it possible to
expand the program nationwide.
With the support of local businesses
and community groups, the Tech
Savvy annual event in Buffalo has
become a huge success, and Gaylord
areas AAUW branch hopes to see that
happen locally as well. According to
Katherine Houpt, a retired Cornell
University professor and member of
the Tech Savvy planning committee,
All too often we see girls writing off
careers in these appealing and often
lucrative fields because they have
been traditionally male-dominated.
We want to change that and show
them that they can be successful in
STEM careers.
Hands-on workshops during the
one-day conference will inspire girls
while concurrent presentations will
guide adults in encouraging the girls
exploration of STEM. It is so impor-
tant for parents and mentors to sup-
port girls to explore these opportuni-
ties, said Houpt. A positive adult can
make all the difference in a girls inter-
est in STEM. The adults program will
feature a panel presentation of women
in STEM professions as well as ses-
sions on topics including STEM
Career Benefits and How to Prepare.
Workshops for the girls will be divid-
ed into two categories. The morning
Tech workshops will be hands-on
with a focus on STEM topics such as
designing a roller coaster, communi-
cating with a robot, extracting DNA
from strawberries, and more. The
afternoon Savvy workshops will
focus on skills that girls can use in
their daily lives such as online eti-
quette in a digital age and putting per-
sistence into practice.
The AAUW Gaylord Area Branch and
the Tech Savvy committee invite busi-
nesses and community groups to help
make this conference into a life-
changing event. Organizations or indi-
viduals who are interested in becom-
ing involved should contact Margo
Noss, Tech Savvy Volunteer
Coordinator, at
aauwgaylord@gmail.com. For further
information go to http://gaylord-
mi.aauw.net/tech-savvy/.
AAUW Gaylord encourages girls
to explore STEM fields

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By Jim Akans
Its a clean machine, chimes Paul
McCartney in the classic Beatles tune;
Penny Lane. For Gaylord area resi-
dents and visitors looking for the ulti-
mate self-service or automatic wash
facility for cleaning their machine,
the path leads down M-32 west, at the
corner of McVannel, to the location of
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash.
Area builder, Jim Jeffers, and his
wife, Jennifer, purchased the facility in
July of 2009 and made several
upgrades to the establishment,
including adding doors to the self-
serve and automatic bays, to make the
task of washing vehicles during cold
weather months more comfortable.
We work very hard to ensure the
facility is clean inside and out, states
Jeffers. We are also committed to
attentive customer service. Our on-
site technician, Virgil Koronka, is there
to make sure the equipment is tuned
up and operating at optimum per-
formance, and personally helps cus-
tomers if they have a concern.
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash has two fully
automatic bays and four self-service
bays. Vacuums, carpet shampooers
and even interior fragrance products
are also on hand to add those final fin-
ishing touches to their customers
vehicles. The self-service bays have
extra-height doors so they are able to
accommodate vehicles that may not
fit into other car wash locations.
All of the water we use is fresh,
notes Jeffers. The soap tech who
services our location commented that
we have one of the cleanest water sup-
plies in his northern Michigan cover-
age area. What that means for our
customers is they wont end up with
water spots on their newly cleaned
vehicle.
During the year, Jeffers estimates the
location serves and average of approx-
imately 100 vehicles a day, with peak
season being in March and April when
each the automatic bays alone can
serve up to 200 vehicles a day.
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash offers specials
for returning customers, such as
Commercial Fleet Account discounts
and VIP Coupons; which gives the
holder a free wash after five regularly
priced washes. They are also active in
community fundraising for non-profit
organizations, and have a St Mary
School fundraiser on Wednesdays
between 3 and 9 pm, with ten-percent
of all car wash proceeds during that
period going to the schools teacher
fund.
We believe strongly in supporting
our local economy, states Jim Jeffers.
We understand it is very important to
do our part in helping to boost our
local economy.
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash
Get your machine clean for spring
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(RSVP) of Charlevoix & Emmet Counties (a
program of Friendship Centers of Emmet
County) is pleased to sponsor the AARP
Driver Safety Program, to be held on
Thursday, April 17, at the Petoskey
Friendship Center, 1322 Anderson Road. The
program is aimed at drivers 50 years and
older. The class covers normal age-related
changes in hearing, vision and reaction time,
and traffic situations most challenging for
seniors. A number of driving strategies are
discussed to address these issues. The goal is
to reduce the risk of crashes, injuries and
violations and make seniors safer drivers
over a longer period of time. Most past par-
ticipants admit to changing at least one driv-
ing habit as a result of attending the class.
The program will be held from 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., with snacks provided. Lunch is
available at the center from 12:00 12:30
p.m., or you may bring a sack lunch.
Participants are tested on their retention of
knowledge during the class, but no record is
kept of results. The cost for the session is
$15.00 for AARP members, and $20.00 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 to register.
RSVP offers AARP Driver Safety Program
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Choosing a locally owned store gen-
erates almost four times as much eco-
nomic benefit for the surrounding
region as shopping at a chain, a new
study has concluded. The analysis also
found that eating at a local restaurant
produces more than twice the local
economic impact of dining at a chain
restaurant.
The research firm Civic Economics
analyzed data from fifteen independent
retailers and seven independent restau-
rants, all located in Salt Lake City, and
compared their impact on the local
economy with four chain retail stores
(Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, Office
Max, and Target) and three national
restaurant chains (Darden, McDonalds,
and P.F. Changs).
The study found that the local retail-
ers return an average of 52 percent of
their revenue to the local economy,
compared with just 14 percent for the
chain retailers. Similarly, the local
restaurants re-circulate an average of
79 percent of their revenue locally,
compared to 30 percent for the chain
eateries.
What accounts for the difference?
Independent businesses spend much
more on local labor. They also procure
more goods for resale locally and rely
much more heavily on local providers
for services like accounting and print-
ing. This means that much of the
money a customer spends at a local
store or restaurant is re-spent within
the local economy, supporting other
businesses and jobs.
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The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) North
Super Regional Championship, Presented by
Rockwell Collins, will be held on Thursday,
April 3, 2014-Saturday, April 5, 2014 at The
University of Iowa, Carver Hawkeye Arena in
Iowa City, Iowa. Seventy-two teams will com-
pete for an opportunity to advance to the
FTC World Championship which will be in
St. Louis in April.
Out of the over 830 registered FTC teams
in the North Region (Illinois, Iowa, Indiana,
Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South
Dakota, Wisconsin, and West Virginia) the
top 72 will be competing at the FTC North
Super Regional Championship. Each team
consists of up to 20 students in grades 7
through 12 in which the students work with
adult coaches and mentors, to do hands-on
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math) learning and develop 21st Century
skills by designing, programming and build-
ing a robot. The teams and robots then work
together to compete in matches.
Petoskey Middle School Team #5411
(Geeks, Gears & Gadgets) is excited to be
able to attend this event in Iowa City. The
Team of 20 7th and 8th graders was divided
into four groups in the process of getting
their Robot ready for competition. They
have a Design Team, a Build Team, a
Programming Team and a Media Team. After
the G3 Robot was built, the Team worked on
other tasks including community outreach &
fundraising which helped raise money for
travel and expenses to support their efforts.
They were particularly successful with their
efforts in Crowd funding, which brought a
new awareness of the Teams financial needs
by tapping into a broader audience through
social media. This type of internet fund rais-
ing turned out to be very well received by the
local community, who shared the G3 story
on Facebook and Twitter. In a short time the
Team reached a new level of followers who
gave generously.
One of the biggest challenges they had was
hosting the FTC Michigan State Qualifying
Tournament. In early December G3 hosted
15 Teams from all over the state of Michigan.
Seven Teams advanced to the State
Championships in Marshall Michigan. G3
was successful in Marshall, wining the State
Championship and a spot to go to the Iowa
FTC Super Regionals. Along with winning,
they were awarded the coveted FTC Judges
Award
The community has been very supportive
of the G3 Team including the Petoskey
Harbor Springs Education Foundation,
United Way, Connecting Women In Business,
and Rotary. In addition, many businesses
have sponsor the G3 Team including: Jervis
Webb, GasLight Media, Dave Kring, Kilwins
and Circuit Controls.
To see more of FTC Team #5411, and our
accomplishments, feel free to visit our web
site at www.g3robotics.org. For more infor-
mation about the FTC North Super Regional,
please visit www.ftcnorth.org
G3 Robotics Off to FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
North Super Regional Championship
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Terrific Kids from South
Maple Elementary for
3-21-14
Back row: Kiwanian Judi Doan, Hunter
Hicks, Destiny Taskey, Annika Dandeneau,
Emma Topp, Madison Rooyakker, Brittany
Matelski, Ashlynn Bonamie, Lily Schultz,
Kiwanians Fred Stenke and EJ Wolf
Front row: Klaire Boettcher, Ella Taskey,
Brennan Huyck, Alex Robbins, Evan Parfitt,
Sophia Lappan, Dylan Steiner, Allison
Weber, Elena Keller, Ella Lawes
All kids are terrific and here at South Maple Elementary we are acknowledging kids for good character. The
Kiwanis club of Otsego County is helping us with this endeavor. Students who exhibit good behavior by follow-
ing our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One student per class will be selected to receive a
Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morning announcements.
They will also have their picture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent opportu-
nity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level because good character
is just as important as good grades!
The River City Renegades Roller Derby
Team from Cheboygan is hosting a Junior
Roller Derby Tournament on April 12-13,
2014. The tournament, Spring Break Her
Out, will be held in Mackinaw City at the
Mackinaw City recreation center. This
round-robin style tournament will feature
four Michigan-based teams touting skaters
from Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin as well.
This exciting event is open to the public;
doors open Saturday at 9 A.M. and Sunday
at 8:30 AM. Flat track roller derby is the
fastest growing sport in the world right now.
Since the 1930s, roller derby has been a co-
ed sport, but this modern version of
womens flat track roller derby that you will
see at Spring Break Her Out began in early
2003. Since then it has grown fast and furi-
ous just like the sport itself. As we all know,
our youth are very impressionable. The
increased notoriety of derby and famous
derby girls coming on the scene did not go
without notice by people of all ages. The
adult derby girls became athletes younger
girls looked up to and aspired to be. In 2007,
official junior leagues were formed and
began competing. By 2013, there were 121
junior leagues in the United States and 38
international leagues.
Junior roller derby is slightly modified
from adult derby for children and adoles-
cents. All leagues follow the same rules that
are established by the Junior Roller Derby
Association (JRDA). There are differences
between leagues in terms of skill levels and
the amount of physical contact allowed
between players. The young women who
compete are between the ages of 8 and 17
years of age. All JRDA leagues are dedicated
to training and developing young roller
derby skaters at all skill levels. Junior roller
derby focuses on teaching the fundamentals
of roller skating, along with the game of
roller derby. The mission of JRDA is to nur-
ture bold self-confidence in youth by devel-
oping teamwork and athletic ability while
treasuring individuality within a culture of
integration and encouragement. They col-
laborate with competitive and recreational
junior leagues, communities, schools, men-
tors and families to empower youth through
the international sport of roller derby.
It is for all these reasons that the River
City Renegades are ecstatic to bring this
event to our area. This is an excellent oppor-
tunity for our youth and adults to experi-
ence the fun and see what
the buzz is all about. Roller
derby bouts never fail to
please a crowd of any age.
These junior derby partici-
pants look up to the adult
derby girls and the
Renegades look forward to
hosting them and being
their role models for this
fantastic weekend of sports-
manship, athleticism, com-
petition and entertainment.
The cherry that tops this
sundae is being able to
share this all with the local
community.
The annual "Paving the Way" state high-
way construction map is now available
from the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT). The free map is
updated each year to help motorists locate
major MDOT road and bridge projects
across the state.
The 2014 print edition will be available at
all MDOT Transportation Service Centers
and region offices, as well as at all Welcome
Centers. Welcome Centers in the Upper
Peninsula are expected have maps available
starting in late April. The map also is avail-
able for viewing at state rest areas.
Information on the map is current at the
time of printing.
"MDOT provides both printed and online
versions of this map so that as many
motorists as possible are prepared for
Michigan's upcoming construction sea-
son," said State Transportation Director
Kirk T. Steudle. "We remind everyone to
slow down and be alert when driving
through any work zone. Nearly 99 percent
of all people hurt or killed in work zones are
drivers and their passengers. Avoid distrac-
tions, don't tailgate, and pay attention to
barrels, cones, signs, and workers."
Paving the Way also provides specific
maps for construction on state routes in
Detroit and Grand Rapids. You can down-
load a PDF of the 2014 map from the "Maps
and Publications" section of the MDOT
website.
Motorists also can get real-time informa-
tion about planned and unplanned lane
closures on the MDOT Mi Drive traffic data
website, along with camera images of major
state routes in Detroit, Grand Rapids and
the U.P., rates of speed and incidents on
Grand Rapids and Detroit-area freeways,
and statewide weather and carpool lot
information. Mi Drive can be accessed from
any computer, smartphone or mobile
device at www.michigan.gov/drive.
To request copies of the printed 2014
map, contact the MDOT Office of
Communications at 517-335-3084 or send
an e-mail to mdotwebinfo@michigan.gov
with your name and address.
Junior Roller Derby
Tournament coming to
Mackinaw City
MDOT's 2014 statewide
construction map now
available
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Tuesday, April 8th and each Tuesday until the
months end, a photography class will take place
for the public at Cheboygan Area Public Library.
Whether youre looking to hone your photo taking
skills or learn some of the basics of photography,
this is a great opportunity for you to do so.
From 5:30 to 7:30 pm on April 8th, you can
become part of the photography class for $10. You
can join all four classes throughout the next few
weeks for $35.
For more information, call the Cheboygan
Public Library at (231) 627-2381 or visit the
library and check out the class list and descrip-
tions on the registration forms in the library
lobby.
To contact Heather DeLong for any comments,
questions or concerns, send an email to
heather@weeklychoice.com.
If you love to bake, youll want to join in the fun of baking
for our Spring Banquet dessert auction and sale! If you pre-
fer to purchase a dessert and donate it to the auction, that is
fine as well. Just keep in mind that we are looking for
desserts that have a gourmet flare. To help increase the
funds raised from the desserts, we request that all desserts be
on/in a decorative plate, pie dish, bowl or
stand, which will be given to the bid winner
with the dessert. Please, no throw-away con-
tainers such as foil pie tins, etc.
Our goal is to have 100 desserts. To give you
an idea of what we are looking for, the top
sellers at auction are usually desserts such
as these: Specialty Flavor Cheesecakes,
Carmel Apple Pie, Fruit Tarts, Tortes, Cannoli,
Trifles, Pumpkin Rolls, and Flavored Cakes
such as Peanut Butter, White Chocolate, or
Andes Mint, to name a few.
All desserts MUST be at E-Free Church on
Tuesday April 15th, between 12:00 and 3:00
p.m. Each dessert should be labeled with a brief
description of the dessert and who baked/or purchased
it. This information will allow us to thank you for your
dessert donation, and also help us to clearly indicate the
description of a dessert for auction bidders.
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Tuesday April 8th at 939-732-1626 or e-mail gaylord-
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are hosting attorney, author,
radio host, and constitutional
scholar KrisAnne Hall on
Sunday, March 30 for an event
entitled "The Path to
Restoring America - What Can
I do?" The event includes a
spaghetti dinner with authen-
tic Italian spaghetti being prepared by Louie Paulino of
Paula's Cafe. The event will be held at the Inverness
Township Hall, 734 W. VFW Road in Cheboygan. The din-
ner begins at 5:00 PM (doors open at 4:30 PM) and the
presentation scheduled to start at 6:00 PM.
KrisAnne Hall is a former Orlando area prosecutor who
made national headlines when she was fired from her job
as an assistant attorney for the state of Florida for teaching
the Constitution to tea party groups. She now travels the
country giving basic informational talks as well as in-depth
seminars on the Constitution and the history that gave us
our founding documents. Her message of constitutionally
limited government has been heard by many groups
including religious freedom organizations, 2nd amend-
ment supporters, private and public schools, and even in
university lecture halls. She is a disabled veteran of the US
Army, a Russian linguist, a mother, and a pastor's wife who
has authored five books on liberty, including two for chil-
dren. She also has a daily radio show broadcast throughout
the country. A dynamic speaker, she has been awarded the
Freedom Fighter award by Americans for Prosperity, the
Certificate of Achievement from the Sons of the Revolution
for her defense of Liberty, and Congressman James Blair
Award for Defending the Constitution.
She will be on a one-week tour through Michigan, with
Cheboygan being her farthest northern speaking engage-
ment. Her talk for the Cheboygan audience will be based
off her second book entitled The Path to Restoring
America. For more information visit
www.krisannehall.com.
Reservations are required for the event. Tickets cost $10
and can be purchased by contacting Sue at (231)-627-9751
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Entry to the event is either a bottle of wine, a six-pack
of craft beer, or $15. With the purchase of raffle tickets,
guests have a chance to win an "Instant Wine Cellar
from the donated beverages, as well as many other fan-
tastic prizes. Boyne River Remedy will perform music
throughout the evening. There will also be a silent auc-
tion, Staffords hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar.
A committee of local young professionals is organizing
the evening to benefit Char-Em United Ways Volunteer
Connections program and hopes to bring awareness of
the positive impact the organization has on the commu-
nity. Betsy Britton, Ben Crockett and Rebecca Otto are
co-chairing the evening.
"This is a huge event for Northern Michigan" said Ben
Crockett. Every year we have more people coming out to
support this great cause, listen to music, and enjoy deli-
cious food, wine and beer with their friends.
All proceeds from the Instant Wine Cellar will support
Char-Em United Ways Volunteer Connections program.
Volunteer Connections is a virtual volunteer center
which promotes volunteerism in the community and
helps people find opportunities that meet their passion
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Eleven area families

share their passion
for art
The exhibit, Art Across Generations, gives
viewers a chance to explore how the love of
creating art has been passed down through
generations of family members. Eleven area
families exhibit their work and share the
influences that have inspired and fostered
their creativity.
The stories are as varied as the art itself.
Jane Diller taught high school art in Ohio for
25 years. As a teacher she worked in many
media; painting, printmaking, clay and tex-
tiles. She was active in community theater
and after retirement moved
to Advance, Michigan and
continued her love of art
through her work as a board
member of the Jordan River
Arts Council. Her son
Thomas Diller got his BFA in
Ceramics at the University of
Cincinnati and worked both
in clay and with textiles. He
presently owns a gallery
boutique in Brooklyn, which
features a textile based clothing line and now
creates art from found objects, Janes grand-
daughter Rachel Diller is currently studying
art at the University of Cincinnati and is con-
sidering a career in art therapy.
The Stoppel family also has a long
and varied passion for the arts. Grandfather,
Roger Stoppel, is a registered architect whose
love of watercolors began with a broken
ankle. Bored with inactivity, he dug out a
sketchbook and began painting. His wife,
Sarah, learned to knit from her father,
Donald Grey, and fiber arts have been a life-
long love. She taught her granddaughter
Hannah to knit and sew and that passion fol-
lowed Hannah as she worked in the MSU
Theater Departments Costume Shop during
her undergraduate studies. Hannah com-
ments that with a piece of string you can do
just about anything. The Stoppel family
story does not end here. At the exhibit you
will see more amazing work from Rogers son
Joel, Joels wife Julie and their other daughter
(Hannahs sister) Petra.
Nine other families are represented. The
families are:
Bier; Braun/Bishop/Thomas; McCune; Mide
ner/Froud; Mohr/Barraco;
Murphy; Otis; Tinney and Walker/Ogden.
They encompass many media including clay,
sculpture, photography, assemblage, digital
media and more. The art is amazing. The
stories are inspiring. This is an exhibit you
wont want to miss. Art Across Generations
runs from April 6 thru May 2. The exhibit is
open from 1-4 pm Tuesday thru Sunday. The
Jordan River Art Centers address is 301 Main
St. in downtown East Jordan. For more infor-
mation you can call curator Cynthia Tschudy
231-544-6167.
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PETOSKEY - A ribbon-cutting ceremony
was held for the Mobile Digital Fabrication
Lab on March 21st at the North Central
Michigan College gymnasium.
Known colloquially as the Fab Lab, the
44-foot, self-contained mobile manufactur-
ing training lab is pulled by a pickup truck.
The trailer features 12 computers loaded
with Surf Cam and AutoCad (design pro-
grams), as well as lathe and milling centers.
The goal of the Fab Lab the only one of its
kind in Northern Michigan is to bring a
simulated industry atmosphere and hands-
on training to high school and college stu-
dents, as well as prepare them for jobs in the
manufacturing sector.
After the ribbon was cut, visitors (including
several East Jordan high school students)
were invited to take a tour of the Fab Lab.
Kevin Glines, NCMCs Director of Industrial
Fabrication, said that the lab will help inter-
ested teens in rural locations to gain an
interest in manufacturing, as well as gain
some credits toward a college certificate.
To bring this project to fruition, NCMC
partnered with Northern Lakes Economic
Alliance, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa
Indians, Northwest Michigan Council of
Governments, Michigan Economic
Development Corporation, Char-Em
Intermediate School District, Precision Edge
Surgical Products, Charlevoix County Board
of Commissioners, Moeller Aerospace and
Machining, ACAT Global Manufacturing, and
EJ and Industrial Magnetics.
Email fablab@ncmich.edu for further
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A small but dedicated group of northern
Michigan volunteers were honored this
month by the Michigan Recreation and Parks
Association (MRPA) for its work to preserve,
enhance and protect one of Michigans
greatest outdoor treasuresthe fabled 4,493-
acre George Mason Wilderness Retreat near
Roscommon, in northeast Lower Michigan.
Friends of The Mason Tract was formed in
2009 to assist Michigans Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) in maintaining and
preserving this parcel of land along the
famed South Branch of the Au Sable River,
considered one of the best wilderness tracts
in the Lower Peninsula. Its purpose is to
facilitate maintenance and improvement of
the Mason Tract under the auspices of the
South Branch Township Board of Trustees
and under guidance of the DNR.
Roscommon resident Cris Jones, president of
The Friends of The Mason Tract, accepted
the MRPA Community Service Award at
MRPAs annual get-together on Wednesday,
March 19, at the Hannah Community Center
in East Lansing. On behalf of the Friends of
The Mason Tract, volunteers who not only
ski, but also fish, canoe and kayak, hunt, and
hike this very special place, Im truly hon-
ored to accept this award, Jones said. Were
thrilled that our group is being recognized,
and to have a part in maintaining what is a
unique and valuable recreation asset for all
to enjoy. This really means a lot to all of us,
Jones said.
This annual event is a way for our mem-
bers to nominate volunteers whove impact-
ed our resources in a positive way, and is a
great way to recognize their efforts, said
Justin Lippe, MRPA program manager, who
helped select awardees. The Friends group
was nominated for the award by Susan Thiel,
unit area forestry manager for the DNR,
based in Grayling, and Mark Buchinger,
Manager Ralph A. MacMullan Conference
Center at North Higgins Lake State Park.
The nomination reads in part:
Led by Cris Jones, volunteers have put in
countless hours clearing, brushing and
maintaining trails, clearing damage from
beaver dams and storms, repainting and
restoring old signs, stocking map boxes, and
completing other minor repairs.
They expanded their volunteerism in
2014 to groom the cross-country ski trails.
The Mason Tract is a 4,493-acre special man-
agement area along the South Branch of the
Au Sable River, designed to protect the quali-
ty fishing waters of this area. The Mason
Tract originated from acceptance of a 1500-
acre gift from the George Mason family in
1954. The area offers quality fishing, hunting,
and canoeing opportunities and also con-
tains the Mason Tract Pathway.
South Branch Township of Crawford
County lists the Mason Tract as a recreation-
al opportunity in their recreation plan and
supports the efforts of the Friends of The
Mason Tract. The DNR Forest Resources and
Parks and Recreation field staff, the commu-
nity and recreationalists rely upon the
Friends to provide information on site con-
ditions and to help ensure a quality experi-
ence for all visitors.
The group will be one of 32 volunteer
organizations and individuals recognized at
the MRPA event. Founded in 1935, the
Michigan Recreation and Park Association
provides advocacy, resources and profes-
sional development opportunities to a
devoted and diverse membership of park
and recreation agencies, professionals, ven-
dors and advocates. MRPA exists to provide
members with resources, to advocate for the
profession and to prove parks, recreation
and leisure services matter.
Those interested in joining the Friends of
the Mason Tract are invited to attend the
groups annual meeting which is scheduled
for 7:00 PM April 9, 2014 at the South Branch
Township Hall (5245 M-18, Roscommon,
MI).
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9am MHG Breakfast Seminar
10am Crafting
10am Pokeno
11am Golden Toners Exercise
12pm Lunch Taco Salad, Refried Beans,
Rice, Apricots
Wii Bowling at Manton
1pm Penny Bingo
3pm Medicine Shoppe Bingo
5pm Dinner- Baked Ham, Peas & Carrots,
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Friday, March 28
10am Card Golf
10am Mercy Rehab Exercise Group
12pm Lunch Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes
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1pm Pool-9 Ball
Monday, March 31
9:30am Grief Support Group
10am Quilting
12pm Lunch BBQ Pork Sandwich,
Potato Salad, Green Beans, Applesauce
12:30pm Beginning Clogging
1pm Bridge
1:30pm Clogging
2:30-4pm Computer Club
5pm Dinner- Chicken Alfredo,
California Blend, Sliced Beets, Apple
Tuesday, April 1
10am Bible Study
10am Zumba Gold
11am Walking Group Ramada
12pm Lunch - Open-Faced Roast
Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes
w/Gravy, Prince Charles Blend,
Cherry Yogurt
1pm Euchre
1-3pm CCC Class @ City Hall
4-5pm Blood Pressure/Sugar Checks
5pm Dinner - Shepards Pie,
Broccoli, Corn, Fresh Orange
Wednesday, April 2
10am Line Dancing
12pm Lunch - Stufed Cabbage, Carrots,
Sliced Beets, Sliced Apples
1pm Pool-Ball in Hand
1pm Mahjong
1pm Wii Bowling
2:30pm Unlucky 7s
5pm Dinner - Swiss Steak, Baked Potato,
Peas, Applesauce
The Crawford County Commission on Aging, in partnership
with the law offices of Bloomquist & Thompson, PLLC and
the law offices of Carey & Jaskowski, PLLC, is offering free
legal assistance on the third Wednesday of each month from
1-3pm for older adults, age 60 and over, in Crawford County
These consultations are designed to see if your issue really
needs an attorney, to what extend you need legal services, and
when retaining an attorney might be needed. Consultations
are by appointment only and will last about 20-30 minutes.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact
the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
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WALKING GROUP
Do you like walking? A group of seniors are meeting and walking indoors. The Walking Group
will meet at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center (2650 South I-75 Business Loop). If you are
interested, please feel free to contact Helen at the Senior Center 348-7123 for more information.
Every Tuesday @11am
Line Dancing
Facilitated by Ann Doty
Come one, come all, everyone is
invited to attend Line Dancing.
No experience needed. This is a
FREE class for both men and women.
Every Wednesday at 10am
T H I S PA G E S P O N S O R E D B Y T H E F O L L O WI N G A R E A B U S I N E S S E S
The group content will cover the full range of information re-
lated to the grief process. The content each week will focus
on the needs of the participants present at that
session. The sessions will be free for Crawford
County residents. Out of County residents will be
charged $5.00. For more information contact Karl
Schreiner at (989) 348-7123.
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Thursday, March 27th 6:00pm
No Cost ~ Donations Gladly Accepted
829 S I-75 Business Loop,
Grayling
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As enrollment in the Health Insurance
Marketplace tops 5,000,000 Americans, the
clock is ticking for those who still need to
select a private insurance plan before the
March 31 enrollment deadline.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan has been leading Enroll Northern
Michigan, an initiative to provide personal-
ized assistance to anyone in the region
needing help with Marketplace enrollment.
According to Linda Yaroch, Health Officer,
this is made possible through ongoing part-
nership with District Health Department
No. 4, the Northern Health Plan, area hospi-
tals and community health centers. Yaroch
says the Enroll Northern Michigan effort
has also been buoyed by the efforts of local
insurance agencies like KorthaseFlinn.
Denise Lewaniak, Certified Benefits
Consultant for KorthaseFlinn, said her
agency has five agents certi-
fied to assist individuals,
both on and off the Health
Insurance Marketplace. She
said clients have lots of con-
cerns about their premiums
and deductibles, and gener-
al fears that the Affordable
Care Act will not be afford-
able enough. But Lewaniak
and her colleagues stand
ready to provide clients with
the support they need
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ble rate.
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with us. Plans cost the same whether clients
go direct to HealthCare.gov or through
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call on our expertise, for peace of mind."
The Health Department wants those
needing enrollment assistance to know
they can call upon local insurance agents
who are licensed in Health by the state of
Michigan and certified for the Marketplace.
The Health Department can also provide
direct assistance. Whether using an insur-
ance agent or the Health Department for
enrollment help, appointments are recom-
mended, and you must enroll before March
31 to receive insurance benefits during
2014. Call your preferred insurance agent or
contact the Health Department at (800)
432-4121. Allow approximately 1 1/2 hours
for an appointment, and have an estimate
of your 2014 income ready.
"We have enrolled many individuals who
have broken down in tears of joy, because of
the savings they attain," said Susan Tubacki,
lead individual enrollment consultant at
KorthaseFlinn.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan
Public Health Code to pro-
mote wellness, prevent dis-
ease, provide quality health-
care, address health prob-
lems of vulnerable popula-
tions, and protect the envi-
ronment for the residents
and visitors of Antrim,
Charlevoix, Emmet, and
Otsego counties. For more
information, visit
www.nwhealth.org.
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Gaylord Sign up for insurance and to determine your
eligibility for subsidies on the Health Insurance Marketplace
(www.healthcare.gov) by Monday March 31st in order to
avoid penalties. Otsego Memorial Hospital understands that
this can be a big and overwhelming process and is here to
help. OMHs Certified Application Counselor can help walk
you through the sign up process and answer questions over
the phone or in person.
Starting April 1st individuals can sign up for Healthy
Michigan, which is an expanded Medicaid program for
adults ages 19-64 who have no other form of Health
Insurance and are below 133% of the US Poverty level. With
Healthy Michigan, a family of four making an annual income
of $31,721 would qualify.
Dont miss your opportunity to sign up for affordable
healthcare or to determine whether you qualify for expanded
Medicaid. To schedule an appointment with an OMH
Certified Application Counselor, please contact 989-731-
9542.
By Deb Hagen-Foley
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neu-
rological disorder affecting the central
nervous system (brain and spinal cord). In
MS, the myelin sheath, which covers nerve
fibers in the central nervous system, is
destroyed. Myelin is required to transmit
nerve signals.
The cause of MS is unknown. It is believe
to be triggered by environmental factors in
persons who are genetically predisposed to
develop the illness.
Incidence. Estimates are that 2.3 million
people worldwide have MS. Most are diag-
nosed between the ages of 20 and 50 years
old. Geographically, MS is more common
in areas furthest from the equator. MS
occurs in most ethnic groups and is more
common in Caucasians of northern
European ancestry.
MS is 2-3 times more common in women
than men. The average person in the US
has a 1 in 750 chance of developing MS.
First-degree relatives of a person with MS
(children, siblings) have a much greater risk
for developing MS - approximately one in
40. An identical twin of a person with MS
has a one in four chance of developing the
disease. If genes were solely responsible for
determining MS, the incidence of the dis-
ease in an identical twin of someone with
MS would be 100%. Other factors, geogra-
phy, ethnicity, and environment also con-
tribute to the development of the disease.
Symptoms. The symptoms of MS vary
from person to person and vary over time
for each person with the disease. The most
common symptoms are fatigue, vision, and
bowel and bladder problems. Fatigue is so
severe that it significantly interferes with
the ability to function and may be the most
prominent symptom in some persons.
Vision problems, often the first symptom of
MS, involve sudden onset double vision,
poor contrast, eye pain or blurring.
Numbness or tingling is common, as are
walking difficulties, dizziness and spasticity
problems, a feeling of stiffness and involun-
tary muscle spasms.
Depression and other emotional changes
are common symptoms. Cognitive changes
occur in about 50% percent of those with
MS, effecting high-level brain functions,
including the ability to learn and remember
information, organize and problem solve
and focus attention.
Diagnosis. No single test is used to diag-
nose Multiple Sclerosis. A medical history
is taken and symptoms assessed. Other ill-
nesses are ruled out. The accuracy of diag-
nosis is largely dependent on the patient's
accuracy and thoroughness in reporting
their medical history and the physician's
skill in interpreting the symptoms. A neu-
rological exam is conducted to detect evi-
dence of lesions or plaques in the Central
Nervous System. An MRI and lumbar punc-
ture (spinal tap) are frequently performed.
The MRI is used to look for areas of dam-
aged myelin (demyelination). A lumbar
puncture is conducted to remove spinal
fluid for analysis to rule out other diseases
that may present similar to MS.
Treatment. Treatment for MS typically
includes one or more of ten FDA-approved
disease-modifying drugs. Treatment should
begin as quickly as possible following the
diagnosis and therapy should continue
indefinitely, or for as long as the patient
benefits from the treatment, and is without
significant side effects. The drugs will not
cure the disease, but they may show the
progression of the disease and reduce the
accumulation of new lesions in the CNS,
offering the patient improved quality of life.
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