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Ed Eng-strom of Charlevoix is the latest cand ida te for the 33rd Circuit Judi-cial race to be featured in the Boyne City Ga-zette’s ongo-

ing series.Engstrom has been practicing law for 25 years throughout the state of Michigan, and is currently practic-ing at Berren & Engstrom, PLC.“I received my law degree from the Detroit College of Law, now known as Michigan State University,” said Engstrom. “After I graduated I practiced law in the courts across Michigan—I’ve been to both civil and criminal courts, even federal

courts.”Engstrom believes that his current profession is similar to a judicial one, and that’s what has helped to influence his decision to run.“I have been before almost 100 judges in my career, and I’ve been intrigued as to how they can help people,” said Engstrom. “Being an attorney, I help people as well but it’s one-sided; it’s just in my blood to help people.”Engstrom was born in Charlevoix and is a graduate of Charlevoix High School.Dedication to work and getting the job done right are the strengths that Engstrom believes he has to fulfill the job requirements for the County.“If you ask any of my past employ-ers, they would say, when I take a job, I get it done on time—I don’t procrastinate,” said Engstrom. “I’ve been in 13 different circuit courts. I’ve been in 26 different district

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Following much discussion, the Boyne City Commission voted 3-2, on Tuesday Feb. 25, to hire Envi-ronmental Architects to complete a study of Boyne City’s facilities.Leading up to the decision, Boyne City Manager Michael Cain up-dated commissioners on the status of the city’s request for proposals of architectural design services and explained the process.“We (city staff) each individually ranked them and then we combined that to develop a group ranking,” Cain said. “Items that were dis-cussed as factors for the decisions from the various department heads included what was proposed as public participation, hours dedicat-ed to the project, the proposed proj-ect time-lines, and previous similar projects.”He added, “Subsequent to that, we publicly opened the cost portion of those bids. And, the bids ranged

from a low of $21,750 to a high of $91,645.”The request for proposals originally went out Dec. 16, 2013. Boyne City department heads and city adminis-trative staff reviewed the proposals it received on Feb. 11.Cain said that, based on the rank-ings determined by city officials, four firms were selected for in-terviews. The four firms included Environmental Architects, Elaine Keiser Architects, Northwest De-sign Group and THA.

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The Charlevoix County Prosecu-tor’s Office issued a joint state-ment, early last week, announcing the dismiss-al of charg-es related to a recent plane crash.

Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Allen Telgenhof, in the Tuesday March 4 release, stated that the charges were dismissed against Damien Leist, an em-ployee of the Charlevoix County News.Prosecutors had alleged that Leist photographed human remains in a

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Health insurance, broadband, eMs service top topics of recent county-wide elected leader/officials summit

The annual Charlevoix County Of-ficials and Elected Leaders Summit was recently held in Boyne City.Officials discussed a variety of top-ics including health insurance, water quality, communication, county ad-ministration, trails, broadband and ambulance services. “Health care—it is a constantly moving target,” said summit co-host Robin Berry, the Chapter Chair of the Michigan Townships Asso-ciation, during the Monday Feb. 24 meeting... “At an MTA conference they said they’re still working on defining how we’re going to have to deal with our volunteer fire depart-

ments … so we’ve got to be keep-ing records of how many real hours volunteers spend, so they can’t come back and tell us, ‘Oh, that’s a full-time employee.’”Berry told officials that they must keep track of fire fighters who attend meetings, and how long the meeting lasted; how many fire runs they go on, and how long those lasted; so it can be verified that they are not full-time employees.Also, Berry said, elected officials were advised to keep track of their hours spent working on public mat-ters.“That’s something we really strug-gled with as we were learning how

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photo by chris faulknor ‘advantage’ advocatelocal realtor and author Mark Kowalske presented his book “the Boyne advantage,” along with words of wisdom from his life, to members of the Boyne city high school junior class on thursday March 6. the Boyne advantage describes Kowalske’s principles for success centered around the five letters in the word “Boyne.” the book will be used as part of their curriculum.

This story starts with a plane crash near Boyne City.Several re-porters were escorted to and from the crash site by local law en-forcement, who accom-panied us

during our time on the scene and carefully monitored how close we were and what it is that we were photographing, as the scene had not yet been investigated by the FAA and there were said to be remains that were unable to be removed as easily as the rest.The waters get murky, however the escorts stopped, much of the com-motion died down, and Damien Leist from the Charlevoix County News arrived (late by his own ad-mission).He alleged that he asked for per-mission to take his video footage, at which point he headed, un-escort-ed, to the scene, took a brief video with the help of another staff mem-ber, and placed it online for public viewing.It was later alleged that a family member of a victim took issue, and the police were quick to say that the did not, indeed, give him the per-mission he said he had been given.Due to the remains that were unable to be removed, he was charged by the Charlevoix County Prosecutor’s Office with photographing a dead body in a grave, the same law used to keep photos from being taken on the wreck of the Edmund Fitzger-ald.

These charges were later dropped, Mr. Leist apologized, and everyone went home, or did they?I’m still not happy.Question #1—Were the remains ever the issue?After viewing the video for myself, it was a low-quality (referring to the resolution, not the work of the reporter) video, and despite squint-ing, tilting my head, and borrowing a pair of reading glasses, I couldn’t discern any human remains, in fact, I had enough difficulty making out what was left of the plane.Question #2—If the scene was still under investigation, why was he al-lowed in and not monitored?Whether the officer gave him per-mission or he deviously snuck in, I’m forced to ask why a scene under investigation wasn’t being watched closely by someone who would have verified all of this.Question #3—What happens next?That’s where my real issue lies here.The next time I do something that irritates members of our local law enforcement, is someone going to find a law he hadn’t even been that familiar with prior to this and bring me in?Regardless of conviction, I’d be paying attorney fees in the thou-sands, miss time I should be work-ing, and have my alleged transgres-sions out in the community for the world to see.Let’s face it, we’ve written stories that have praised our local police, but we’ve also written stories that I can hardly imagine they were thrilled with.For example, when the father of an assault victim spoke out and al-leged police misconduct going so far as the Attorney General’s office, the words “Cops Under Fire” went

across the front page.And so, what happens next time?There will, of course, be a next time, because we don’t believe in good news and bad news here, it’s all the news, and logic dictates that, eventually, something’s going to come up in that news that hurts or offends a member of our law en-forcement community.What happens the next time there’s a plane crash (that was the fourth I’ve photographed in almost five years) and it’s time to get photos?Am I going to tread lighter or do my job differently, remembering just how much attorneys charge and how ugly a courtroom must look from the side of the accused?Sometimes, this job is gruesome.Sometimes, it’s unpleasant, because as I said before, news is news.An 8-year-old cheering as he wins the spelling bee is news and we smile as we see his face in the pa-per, but other things are news too.Dead bodies, murders, theft, scrapes, falls, and fights are all news and deserve the same reporting.Think, in fact, of the journalists em-bedded with military units in Viet-nam, Korea, and the Middle East.Reporters should never be barred from doing their job because it’s unpleasant, but more concerning, they shouldn’t be punished out of spite.It leaves all of us feeling skittish when we go to cover the news of our community and to do our jobs.The decision to drop the charges was, in my opinion, a wise and just call, but I can’t help but go back to my favorite poster: “First they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out, because I was not a Jew.”Not this newspaper; we’re speaking out because it’s the right thing to do.

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Anne Thurston-Brandly asks: Who is behind it all?i believe most of my life i have failed to give any thought about what ex-ists around me in an everyday sort of way. the streets i drive here in boyne as i make my runs to the post office, bank,

grocery, hardware, book store or stop for a cone, sandwich, coffee, video or simply to sit in the park to bask in the beauty of our wonderful lake never prompt me to think about how they happen to be where they are. or who was the ‘doer’. we all know at one time there was no town, only forested hills, creeks and rivers flow-ing into lake charlevoix. and we have read the story and viewed the photos of the irish couple who penetrated the area here at the mouth of the boyne river and decided to call it home; naming it after their beloved ireland. but from that moment on the changes which fell in place where we live today have been lost as those who accom-plished it with shovels, axes and saws have

moved on into another world. oh, bits and pieces can be found if we open our eyes and ears. one such is a huge boul-der which was placed in our waterfront park close to the river’s mouth. it commemo-rates one such man. but who moved the mouth of the river? who had the vision to do such a thing? was it necessary to have it at the backdoor of our business center? which business structure was first built? was it on main or water street? and is it still standing? do people walk in and out of it all the time having no idea of its first days? i am certain there are those who know the answers. i’d like to know.as for the river’s relocation i wandered over to my favorite building in boyne – the li-brary, where nancy found answers for me. a member of the presbyterian church and author had written a book back in the 60’s about happenings in boyne by researching through back issues of the boyne citizen. he found them stashed away in the library’s basement back then. she also showed me a picture of the excavation underway for the river’s relocation. the accompanying article gave me the reason for its move. not at all what i had thought but rather to en-able the city to better serve itself with the projected new sewer plant which stands in the small city park off lake shore drive and

pine street.here in the gazette we are kept posted of projected changes within our home town thus giving us the opportunity to attend city planning meetings etc. thus we be-come aware of just who it is who is striving to make boyne a better home town without introducing radical changes. the interest-ing thing about attending such informative gatherings is it stimulates the individuals seated in the audience and often causes them to realize they too should be available to help boyne’s identity remain the beauti-ful one it is without destroying any of it, yet adding to it; never easy, but always worth-while.i remember ’76, united states celebration of its birthday here in boyne. like elsewhere our town stepped forward to spruce itself up. i remember a couple of storefronts i helped redesign for their owners. it seems to me boyne has not stopped to take a breath since that year some 38 years ago as it constantly refreshes its parks, sidewalks, trees, lake front, recreation facilities and op-portunities to enjoy music and traditional celebrations. one recent important refur-bishing of an existing activity is the avail-ability of farmer’s market on a year ‘round basis. again, who is responsible is unknown to me but they have my deep thanks. the

same is true of those who have rolled up their sleeves to bring hotel dilworth back to boyne. the reliable and talented men who have plowed our streets this long winter, the bus drivers who shuttle our youth back and forth to their class rooms, the volunteers who are within the boyne fire department, the vets who created and care for the me-morial park and the police who keep us safe and watched over along with each and every volunteer in all our nooks and corners are basically unknown to us, yet they are what produces our contentment and love of our life here in boyne city.what brought all this on today? well, i hap-pened to drive through the waterfront park with a coffee, knowing full well the high piles of snow would conceal the lake from my view when i was surprised! at the very

c enter of the big curve in the drive as one reaches the shoreline i discovered someone had come in with a plow and opened a wide path to the shore’s edge. the high snow on each side of the wide path made it tunnel like. however the lake spread out before me in all its winter beauty. i accept the fact the opening of the path most likely was done to permit the ice fisherman i spotted out a ways with his equipment rather than for some passerby like myself to enjoy a peek at the lake. however, you have my thanks.and who had the first dock built on our lake front? i have come to the conclusion it must have been one of the area’s lumber compa-nies which descended on our hills with their horses, saws and men to denude them. yes, there were years when the surrounding hills stood naked under the sun or snow.

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this week i thought i'd share a few common non-behavioral questions that clients often ask me.do dogs live a long time? while we may wish dogs had nine lives, they only have one. to en-sure your dog has a long,healthy

and happy life, it's important to schedule regular veterinary visits. your dog need annual wellness check-ups, vaccines and nutritional consulta-tions. - just like we do. a vet visit shouldn't only be for when your dog is sick. • A few tAble scrAps Are OK fOr my dOg, right? think of it this way, if you give your twenty pound dog one ounce of cheddar cheese

it's like a human eating one and a half chocolate bars.• do dogs wag their tail when they're happy? yes and no. dogs wag their tail for many reasons but the most common occur-rences are when they are happy or nervous, and sometimes as a precursor to aggression. a wagging tail does not always equal a happy dog. leaning to read what the dog is telling you, whether it's a small or large breed, goes along way.• Is lettIng my dOg Out In the yArd enough exercise? dogs need mental stimula-tion as well as physical activity. if you just leave your dog alone out in the yard they may not get much of either. so it's important to take your dog for walks,play fetch or train. different breeds and sizes of dogs may require different levels of activity. not only will exercise make for a happier, healthier dog but it will also help to strengthen your relationship.• my dOg's nOse Is wArm And dry. he he sick? if your dog has a dry nose it means your

dog has a dry nose. maybe he just work up or something. but a dry nose has nothing to with your dog's health. instead focus on detecting signs of potential problems. call your vet if you notice swelling,difficulty breathing or if your dog has a runny nose for more than a few days• cAn dOgs see cOlOrs? it depends on which dog your asking. dogs can distinguish colors but not as well as humans. so don't expect them to coordinate your outfits. different dogs tend to see different colors. color is just one of the many visual messages canine can detect in our envi-ronment. brightness, movement and contrast also help a dog see the world around them.• frequent bAths mAKe dOgs smell nIce but can they also cause doggy dan-druff? they sure can. keep the baths to a mini-mum and make sure you only use soap that's made specially for dogs. human shampoo can irritate a dog's skin. if you take these steps and still notice flakes when your dog shakes, talk to your vet to make sure your providing proper nu-trition for a healthy coat.• dO dOgs heAl themselves by lIcKIng their wounds? yes, to a certain extent. a small amount of licking can help clean a wound, but excessive licking can actually slow down the

healing process. it can even cause further dam-age to the wound and invite infection. also con-sider that licking can turn into a bad habit and even an ocd behavior that's hard to stop. if you suspect your dog's licking is getting out of hand, focus on redirecting your dog's behavior.• Is brushIng my dOg's teeth sIlly? well actually, routine brushing with a toothpaste designed for dogs not only freshens your dog's breath, it also limits the risk of oral disease and give you a chance to notice anything unusual happening to his teeth or gums. brushing can make your dog more pleasant to be around and help prevent an array of serious health problems

down the road.• my dOg eAts grAss dOes thAt meAn she's sick? while several theories about grass consumption exists some research indicates an amazing possibility: animals may just like to eat grass others may have an upset stomach and eat grass to induce vomiting. don't panic if your dog nibbles on grass from time to time but do talk to your vet if it becomes a daily feast.• If I put gArlIc On my dOg's fOOd wIll It get rid of worms? no way! forget about this myth. other than giving your dog the impres-sion you're a gourmet chef, putting garlic on her food won't do much.

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Due to a low volume of ticket sales, the committee worked with Boyne Mountain staff, who graciously let us re-schedule.Although we know the event will be a blast, this is, first and foremost, a fundraiser for the Charlevoix Area Humane Soci-ety, and we were in a position, where we couldn't really make any money on it, due to the low volume of ticket sales. We are hoping with more lead time, better weather, and the re-turn of the folks who vacationed away from here this winter, we can sell the target number of

tickets of 200.If you have already purchased your tickets, the dinner items will be the same, and you are all set for the May 30 event. If you haven't yet purchased your tickets, the new deadline is May 15.Thank you so much for your help with this. Again, I apologize for the change of date. Please let me know if you can continue to participate.Scott MacKenzieCharlevoix Area Humane Soci-ety Director

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boyne city police dept.weekly incident report

monday, February 178:04am Vehicle unlock in the In-dustrial Park9:42am Report of lost cell phone 9:45am Assist Fire Department in the 400 block of Ann St11:20am Found change purse

dropped off at PD2:46pm report of stolen medica-tions from the 400 block of N Lake St3:17pm Suspicious situation re-ported on Front St4:51pm Private property damage accident in the Industrial Park5:41pm Arrest subject for DWLS 6:39pm Assist Water Dept in the 200 block of Charlevoix St10:27pm Assist Sheriff Dept with threats complaint

tuesday, February 1810:45am Arrested subject on war-rant in the 300 block of N Lake St1:51pm vehicle unlock in the 700 block of West St10:33pm Civil issue reported10:45pm Assisted Sheriff Dept in the 300 block of Silver St11:02pm Suspicious subject re-ported in the 400 block of N lake St

Wednesday, February 19

2:43am Vehicle unlock in the In-dustrial Park3:05am Assist to Water Dept in the 100 block of East St9:10am Citizen assist in the 800 block of Douglas St11:50am Assist Fire Dept with gasoline spill in the 500 block of E Division St12:20pm Report of medications stolen in the 600 block of N East St4:43pm Subject drove into hole in the Industrial Park7:38pm Vehicle unlock in the 800 block of State St11:55pm Assist EMS in the 1400 block of Pleasant St

thursday, February 206:00am Welfare check requested in the 400 block of Harris St8:40am 2 vehicle property dam-age accident in the 600 block of W Court St9:46am Vehicle unlock in the 600

block of W Court St10:56am Report of money stolen from the 300 block of E Division St10:59am Citation issued for speed at Division and Park St4:55pm Vehicle reported on snow-bank at Boyne Av and Division St6:22pm Report of truck blocking road on Wilson St

Friday, February 2112:20pm Citation issued for pass-ing in no passing zone on E Water St1:30pm Report of civil complaint in the 100 block of E Water St2:41pm Vehicle unlock in the In-dustrial Park3:58pm Driving complaint re-ceived from State and East St8:34pm Report of vehicle in the ditch on State St10:34pm Vehicle unlock in the In-dustrial Park

saturday, February 222:12am Subject arrested for OWI and DWLS at Division and Lake St7:05am Assist Sheriff Dept at M-75 and Old State Loop12:44pm Civil complaint from the 800 block of Thompson St1:45pm 911 hang up call from the 500 block of N Lake St2:02pm Motorist assist in the 600 block of Alice St2:40pm Civil dispute in the 800 block of West St3:33pm Abandoned Jeep in the 500 block of Poplar St5:43pm Vehicle left in middle of street on Wilson St6:10pm Dead deer in road on Court St near Lynn St8:05pm Hit and run accident dis-covered in the block of N Lake St 22:23pm Assist Sheriff Dept with intoxicated subject in Boyne Falls

sunday, February 2312:23am Intoxicated subject re-ported in the 100 block of S Lake St12:45am Parking complaint at Marshall and Anderson Rd1:02am Attempt warrant arrest in the 300 block of Silver St3:56am Snow removal citation is-sued and vehicle towed from Wa-ter and East St2:29pm Harassment complaint in the 800 block of S Park St4:18pm Subject reports nearly be-ing struck by car while walking on Lake St near Trent9:57pm Report of assault in the 200 block of Court St

grave site based upon footage that was taken from the scene of a fa-tal airplane crash on Monday Jan. 6, near Addis Road just outside of Boyne City.After the case was dismissed, the parties issued a joint statement. Telgenhof expressed the county’s commitment to freedom of the press. “The Charlevoix County Sheriff’s (Office) and the Charlevoix Coun-ty Prosecuting Attorney’s Office respect the First Amendment rights of the news media to cover

newsworthy events,” Telgenhof stated. “And, any media reports to the contrary are mistaken.” He further stated, “In this case, the Sheriff’s (Office) cooperated with a number of media outlets that were on the site, and made provisions to enable them to do their job. Unfortunately, Mr. Leist was not at the scene at the time this was done.”When Leist arrived a few hours later, the crash site was still sub-ject to restricted access as part of the ongoing investigation into the crash. As a result of a misunderstanding of the directives of law enforce-ment, Leist gained access to the site and shot video footage of ar-eas that he should not have had

access to. The sheriff’s office, the pros-ecutor’s office, and Leist have pledged to work together to en-sure such misunderstandings do not occur in the future.“I deeply respect the hard work of our friends in law enforce-ment, and I appreciate that they need to secure accident scenes as part of their investigation,” stated Leist in the joint statement. “The last thing I wanted to do was disturb the scene or their work.” He added, “My only objective was to report on this tragic acci-dent, just like my fellow journal-ists had done earlier that morning. My heart goes out to the families of the men who perished in the crash.”

Interviews of the firms—which lasted just over eight hours—oc-curred Tuesday Feb. 18 at Boyne City Hall.A follow-up meeting was then held on Friday Feb. 21 to allow city ad-ministrative staff and department heads to discuss the interviews and decide what the next steps were to recommend to the city commission.“Based on the interviews conduct-ed, it was the feeling of the depart-ment heads that the city could not go too far wrong in hiring any of one of the four firms that were brought in for interviews,” Cain said. “It was the feeling that conducting second interviews of any of the firms, or interview any of the three firms that were not interviewed, was not nec-essary.”He added, “It was the unanimous consensus of all the department heads present … that Environmen-tal Architects should be retained to perform the city’s facilities analysis as requested.”Environmental Architects was cho-sen, according to Cain, due to ser-vices previously provided to the city, the firm’s public participation plan, the team the firm assembled for the project, previous experience with similar projects and good ref-erences, among other attributes. En-vironmental Architects is the firm which has worked with the city on the Boyne City Veterans Park pavil-ion project.Cain recommended to the Boyne City Commission that Environmen-tal Architects of Traverse City be awarded the job at a cost of $25,860.The city facilities included in this planning process include Boyne City Hall, which houses city admin-istrative offices, department head offices, the police and fire depart-ments, department of public works, maintenance garage, police storage and what to do with the uncon-

nected EMS services—which are located in a privately-owned build-ing that is leased to the city.Boyne City Commissioner Laura Sansom, who attended the inter-views of the firms, said her final analysis determined that Environ-mental Architects was the best firm for the job. “It’s a massive project in undertak-ing in this community and I think it has to be done right and I think it also needs somebody who can quickly visualize the process and put those pieces together,” she said. “And, I think that this group seems to do that.”Sansom said her concern, initially, was that the city facilities might end up being too similar to the Veterans Park pavilion design; but, Sansom ultimately supported them as the ar-chitect of choice.Boyne City Commissioner Derek Gaylord asked if a representative from Environmental Architects was available to answer his questions—there were no representatives at the meeting.Gaylord said his concern is that En-vironmental Architects could have difficulty separating its focus be-tween the pavilion project and the city facilities study. “Are they willing to back-burner that and focus on this project, which is on our city goals, to move that forward?” Gaylord said.Gaylord added that the pavilion is not one of the city’s top goals, and that the city facilities study is.Gaylord said he was concerned that the firm, throughout its bid docu-ment, referenced the pavilion and the city facilities project as though they were one endeavor. “It’s almost as if they’re tying the two together,” Gaylord said. “So my concern is, again, that they’re looking at this as one big cam-pus project—based on their own words—and the pavilion is totally unrelated to the actual city facilities project.”He added, “The fact that they’re al-ready involved with that other proj-

ect gives me some pause.”Gaylord, commenting on Envi-ronmental Architects’ shorter than average proposed time-line for completion, said a project of this magnitude needs to be done right, not quickly.Environmental Architects proposed a time-line of 30 to 45 days, while some of the other firms pro-p o s e d a time-line of t h r e e to four months.“Where is the give and take?” G a y -lord said. “ W h a t is their a d v a n -tage over somebody that’s go-ing to take l o n g e r time?”In Gay-lord’s as-sessment of the in-terviews of the firms, he felt that one com-pany exceeded all others. “For me, the firm that jumped to the top was Elaine Keiser Architects,” he said, adding that she answered his every question concisely and completely, and offered additional information on energy-saving fea-tures, technology, building design and a detailed cost breakdown for each room—something none of the other firms provided or even dis-cussed.“Is this a matter of being penny-wise and pound foolish?” Gaylord said. “Saving a couple dollars up

front but finding out on the back end that difference is going to be equal or greater than what we would have invested to begin with.”Keiser’s bid came in at $87,790. Boyne City Commissioner Delbert “Gene” Towne said he supports the recommendation of Environmental Architects.

Boyne City Commis-

s i o n e r T o m N e i -dhamer said he

was sure the other architects were cre-ative and s k i l l e d but that Environ-m e n t a l A r c h i -tects had familiarity with the city. He was im-p r e s s e d w i t h how they t a l k e d about the p r o c e s s and their choice in

w o r k i n g with another

local firm, and that their work-ing on both the pavilion and the city facilities projects could end up be-ing a good thing.Neidhamer said he was confident with the recommendation to hire Environmental Architects.Boyne City Mayor Ron Grunch said, in order to sell the project to the taxpayers, it may take a 30- or 40-year municipal bond that ties both the Veterans pavilion and the city facilities projects together.“Whoever we approve, I think it re-ally requires discernment,” Grunch

said, adding that he felt Elaine Keiser’s presentation was the more astute proposal.Grunch said the shorter time-line proposed by Environmental Archi-tects could leave out certain stake-holders.Ultimately, Grunch said he would like to see Elaine Keiser Architects hired; but, he said the city would do well to bring both firms back for a second round of interviews.Neidhamer said a second round of interviews might not hurt but they seemed unnecessary.He also requested that city staff work up a proposal on how much funding a one-mil tax levy would generate over both a 30- and 40-year period.Cain told commissioners that Envi-ronmental Architects scored high-est among the city staff, and that THA came in with the second high-est score; Elaine Keiser Architects came in at third place in the rank-ings.Cain said Environmental Architects was the only firm which received only first and second choice rank-ings by city administrative staff and department heads.Gaylord said he took city staff rec-ommendations into account in his decision, and added that Elaine Keiser was a planning commis-sioner for 12 years, which gave her additional insight into the impor-tance of public participation in the process.Gaylord said he is confident Elaine Keiser’s firm will help create an ef-ficient, practical facility that meets the needs of both the city staff and the public.Neidhamer said the same could be said for Environmental Architects, adding that he would rather go with the firm most chosen by the city’s department heads.Both Grunch and Gaylord voted “no” on the motion to hire Environ-mental Architects.

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to operate under the Affordable Care Act,” said Boyne City Man-ager Michael Cain. “Normally we have about 20 or so employees that have health care coverage … one of the questions they asked is are you a large or a small employ-er. Well, everybody kept saying that we were a small employer.” Cain said, once city officials com-piled all employee man-hours, the city actually had between 51 and 55 employees—50 employees being the cutoff for a business considered a “small employer” that would be exempt from certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act.“That makes a huge difference,” Cain said. “So, make sure you are consulting with somebody who re-ally knows how to work through that process.”Berry next brought up the topic of water quality, saying that Northern Michigan’s water was one of its most precious resources.“There are so many little projects happening in Northern Michigan that are all about quality of water and fish and erosion control,” she said... “So, if you can get one per-son to get educated on one topic and then come back and educate the rest of the members on your board, that’s a great thing.”Berry asked if the officials had no-ticed an increase in communication among the county’s various depart-ments, organizations and munici-palities since the last summit.“When I speak of communica-tion, and I hope the rest of the first responders chime in … we have moved into the narrow band radio system and it has caused us a lot of problems,” said Charlevoix County Sheriff W. Don Schneider.According to Schneider, trying to fix issues related to the switch has been expensive. He said the regional 9-1-1 board has been made aware of the issue and the possibility of erecting new towers is being considered, but they are costly.Charlevoix County Commissioner Chris Christensen said one tower being looked at could cost $300,000 … and that was after the county took steps to save nearly $160,000 off the original price tag.“The one good news is it looks like we will be able to work with the City of Charlevoix to use existing struc-ture as opposed to creating new,” Christensen said. “So, as far as the landscape and everything goes, we’re not adding anything out there. We’re not putting a new tower up.”One official said he was appalled that not all township officials have their contact information—espe-

cially their e-mail addresses—up on their websites.Berry then introduced the county’s human resources director as one of the topics at the meeting.Charlevoix County Human Re-sources Director/County Coordi-nator Kevin Shepard discussed his new expanded role in the county.Christensen said Shepard has helped the county revamp certain processes, that will ultimately increase efficien-cy and potentially save tax dollars.The topic of trails in Charlevoix County was then introduced. A brief overview of the efforts to create trails from Boyne City to U.S. 31, a proposed trail from Boyne City to Boyne Falls, the lake to lake trail proposed to stretch from Lake Char-levoix to Lake Michigan, and other efforts were discussed.“Trails can be small or they can be large,” said Berry, adding that her township is working on a trail near Walloon Lake.The question of what might hap-pen to the Lake to Lake trail, and a proposed Elk Rapids to Charlevoix trail, if the St Marys-Fisherman’s Is-land land swap were to occur.Charlevoix City Manager Rob Straebel said he felt the trails would still be able to be erected, even if the land swap were to occur.The next topic brought up was broadband internet.“Back in 2011 Wilson Township decided we had a problem with internet,” said Wilson Township Supervisor Todd Sorenson. “We had two board members without internet. We went satellite with one, the other person was using dial-up, then started using their cell phone.” He said it is difficult to stay in touch with residents when some of them don’t have internet and the others are using dial-up internet.

“We did a survey in Wilson Town-ship and discovered that our residents really wanted it,” Sorenson said. “So, we started working on plans to either build the towers ourselves or find a company to build the towers.” Sorenson said the township looked into government loans to help fund the project, until he found a com-pany that was looking to do similar work.Sorenson introduced Air North Communications, which is work-ing on a project which could provide high-speed internet to the area.It would cost $3 million to bring high-speed internet to everyone in the county. Steps had been being taken to bring broadband throughout Northern Michigan but the federal government’s sequester of 2013 put a damper on many of those efforts. Ground could be broken on efforts to bring high-speed internet to sev-eral counties, including Charlevoix County, as early as this spring.The final topic discussed during the elected leader-county official sum-mit was ambulance services. Three major EMS providers discussed the tentative proposal of creating an emergency services authority that could serve the entire county. Discussions have been in the works for many months. Officials said the undertaking is massive and requires serious planning on cost estimates, services and, their findings so far is that the service probably wouldn’t be able to be provided for less than the cities provide the services now.Officials said a region-wide author-ity may better work, as they could utilize economies of scale—saving money by eliminating redundancy among partners. It has been discussed that a consul-tant may be brought in to help sort the issue.

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puBlic noticenotice is hereBy given that the public accuracy test for the may 6, 2014, election has been sched-uled for monday, march 24, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. in the commissioner room, 203 antrim street, charlev-oix, mi 49720.the public accuracy test is conduct-ed to demonstrate that the comput-er program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.

CHERYL POTTER BROWECharlevoix County Clerk

avoid frozen pipescontinue running water

with some warmer weather in the forecast, many boyne city residents are asking when they can stop run-ning their water or if they shut it off on nice days. the answer is no, all customers of the boyne city water

system should continue running a pencil width trickle of cold water from one of their faucets to help prevent water service lines (be-tween the street and the house) from freezing until further notice. pipes in the ground do not freeze due to the immediate outside tem-perature; they freeze due to the temperature of the ground and as the frost continues to drive further down into the ground, the more susceptible your water lines are to freezing. frost in the boyne city area has been reported to extend over seven feet below ground. the combination of extremely cold weather, clear sunny days and warmer weather ahead will probably lead to the frost be-ing driven even further down in the days and weeks ahead. to avoid the possible inconvenience of customers losing their water sup-ply, possible damage from frozen

pipes and the costs of having ser-vices restored or pipes repaired, cus-tomers are urged to run your water and keep running it until notified. the city will announce through the media and on its websites when this temporary measure can be ended. customer accounts will be adjusted to offset the additional water used during this period based on previous usage history.customers with questions on these matters are urged to visit the boyne city webpage at www.cityofboynec-ity.com or call either 582.6597 or 582.0335 during office hours and keeping dripping.

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courtesy photo Boyne Bandfor the second straight year the Boyne city high school Band received a first division rating—the highest rating possible–at district Band festival. the band earned all “ones” in their concert performance, and almost straight “as.” friday night, the Boyne city Middle school seventh and eighth grade band received a second division rating at district Band festival. its performance included a first division rating in sight reading. Both bands received praise for their professionalism, sight reading skills and overall musical skills. Boyne city schools Band director Brandon ivie said his bands were an outstanding part of the district festival.

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For more than 20 years, it has been my great privilege to serve as a legal counselor and advocate of individuals and families from all walks of life. As a way to serve in a greater ca-pacity, I have decided to run for 33rd Circuit Court Judge. As Circuit Judge, I would have the opportunity to take my service to our community to its highest level.

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i read with interest the Biographical inforMation printed By the other candidates and caMe to the following conclusions: • First, credentials are important, but all the candidates have adequate credentials• Second, name recognition is important, but woe to us if this election is decided based on who has the biggest billboard, best website or largest social network

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ARIES - this week’s scenario is highlighted by moonlight and roses which may be part of the

menu. for some, it will involve a new romance. look forward to the thrill of getting to know somebody mighty attractive who could be-come a mainstay in your social life. you may have to rethink how you react to authority fig-ures. if you characteristically rebel when they come down heavy on you, perhaps you should make an effort to put yourself in the other per-son’s shoes. it isn’t easy being the boss, and as much as you think you would like to be your own, that is not always possible. on the home front, put some energy into making your mate feel like the king or queen of the roost. step back and let them enjoy the attention. lucky numbers: 2, 4, 13, 30, 40, 41

TAURUS - this week’s scenario is highlighted by your ability to keep many balls in the air at one time, but even you have a limit.

there appears to be a conflict between your devotion to home and devotion to work. you need to cut down somewhere, and only you know where. the best advice is to throw career and money cautions to the wind and spend a spectacular time out and about with that very special person. let your partner arrange the plans. you could have the greatest time, with or without that crowd of people you always love to have around you. for best results, make it just the two of you. you can be a star and a standout at work. it’s not unusual for you to come up with new, more productive and easier ways to do things, but now you may just aston-ish higher-ups with your creativeness. the good stuff doesn’t stop at the office door, either. lucky numbers: 4, 5, 9, 18, 40, 47

GEMINI - this week’s scenario is highlighted by a certain person on your mind, perhaps someone who was in your life until recently.

whatever the status of your relationship, there appears to be a romantic, sensual glow in the atmosphere. you may have be the one to take the bull by the horns and make the date. it is highly possible that this reunion will prove something to both of you; you belong together, in every way. a sudden inspiration may hit. it may have to do with furthering your education levels. there is no question that information is power these days. if you feel stuck on your rung of the ladder, a course or a second degree could help you climb much faster. will adapt to it, which is a blessing. lucky numbers: 3, 9, 11, 29, 33, 44

CANCER - this week’s scenario is highlighted by your ability to smooth the waters. you’ll have plenty of spirit, more than one

person may appear to want. don’t allow them to knock you off your course. it may be superiors who find fault. fortunately you can take it with good grace and simply keep on trucking. you may find that mates or partners suddenly want to change the rules. your partner may be react-ing to a simple attack of nerves. you may have to be the one who changes their mind, both with a sunny disposition and possibly a logical explanation of why you do things the way you do. lucky numbers: 8, 15, 21, 22, 27, 35 LEO - this week’s scenario is highlighted by

sweet harmony in your profes-sional & personal life. you and your partner will find yourselves

getting along about everything. you are very much in favor and may even enjoy an encour-aging talk with a superior. it should make you feel more confident about your future and much more secure about in your position, right where you are. store up the compliments and feed on them during any rough days in the future. you may lack cooperation from work as-sociates. even if you feel that others are not car-rying their weight, do not react in an emotional manner. simply ask for what you need without leaning on anyone. lucky numbers: 10, 15, 39, 40, 44, 46

VIRGO - this week’s scenario is highlighted by your overall finan-cial situation, as well as your long-term goals. you’ve got plenty of

things you would like to do, but it is vital to be selective. if you attempt them all, you will scat-ter your forces. take it one day at a time. your relationships should move forward into a more promising territory. you may want to take time to look at & appreciate others intentions. make sure to include your financial partner, who will not be critical, even if you are the one who has fallen into a spending pattern that’s hurting the big picture. lucky numbers: 6, 20, 30, 35, 45, 47

LIBRA - this week’s scenario is highlighted by teamwork & com-promise. anyone who interacts with you will find you not only

delightful company, but a great teammate as well. you exude good feelings and you are sen-sitive to the needs of others. this general atmo-sphere spills over into your private life. you will find a warm and welcoming mate or romantic partner at the end of the week. plan to spend the week-end, just the two of you, totally rev-eling in each other’s company. something you have in mind, perhaps an old idea about redo-ing your space, may be a snare and a delusion. for one thing, cash may not be flowing too free-ly. for another, your significant other may have plans for investing rather than spending what you have. lucky numbers: 7, 12, 23, 34, 44, 48

SCORPIO - this week’s scenario is highlighted by improvements. the problem may be getting to the right people, with the right

information, and you may be frustrated. keep on digging and you will find what you are looking for. in the meantime, it is vital not to make any rash moves or uneducated guesses. calm your tensions in one of two ways. if your present relationship is not working out, now is the time to re-examine what you expect from a person you get involved with. the biggest blessing you may have is a new willingness on the part others to share the responsibility for those little household concerns that could be a burden for one person alone. to your amaze-ment, they may suggest a work-saving method or new plan to get your life together in better working order. lucky numbers: 17, 20, 21, 31, 41, 48

SAGITTARIUS - this week’s sce-nario is highlighted by the next phase of an ongoing project, personal or professional. now it’s

time to deal with practical matters rather than the purely theoretical. this may involve a move or a purchase of new property. because you are such a whiz at getting down to the fine print, you will have little difficulty squaring things. fortunately, you have a cooperative and will-ing group around you, both at home and in

other endeavors. your energy should be high and your wits sharp. keep them about you to avoid friction on the home front. children or a mate or partner may be a little out of sorts, but you could handle it by being creative. nothing smoothes the domestic waters like a cheerful smile and a pleasant surprise. it could be as simple as a trip to one of those all-you-can-eat restaurants that are so good these days. lucky numbers: 27, 29, 34, 35, 45, 49

CAPRICORN - this week’s scenar-io is highlighted by money, mon-ey & more money. you could be unhealthily focused on what you

consider the inadequacies of your home envi-ronment. don’t despair, do something! even small cosmetic changes could make a huge dif-ference, especially in your attitude. if someone else has to approve, approach him or her with a positive outlook. give good reasons why your plan will benefit everyone. wherever you land at week’s end, you will find yourself surrounded by agreeable people who share your mood. Join in the revelry, but avoid excesses of any kind. if dinner is part of the plan, choose your dishes wisely. you are blessed with patience, and it will be even more emphasized. lucky numbers: 2, 9, 16, 29, 32, 40

AQUARIUS - this week’s sce-nario is highlighted by practi-cal concerns. what needs to get done will get done, because

you are in a frame of mind to deal directly. don’t fret about the fact that your personal independence may be a bit limited now. the work you do now is money in the bank for future freedom, maybe even that long-desired trip you’ve wished for some time. good time for a sit down planning chat. get out those maps and schedules. it’s not too soon to start thinking about that trip of a lifetime. you could meet a fascinating per-son who is destined to become part of your life. lucky numbers: 5, 7, 13, 30, 32, 42

pisces - this week’s scenario is highlighted by distractions & your need to concentrate on your goals. what you have to

do seems not only tedious, but also some-how irrelevant. in a way, this is a blessing, because it opens you up to operating in a new, rather uncon-ventional manner. people will notice and applaud your ingenuity. relations with the most important people in your life are, for the most part, positive. it is important not to focus on work while talking with your mate. instead, talk of romantic times the two of you have shared and enjoyed. turn on your charm. it could put you in each other’s arms in the most pleasurable of ways. lucky numbers: 19, 29, 30, 36, 46, 48

Weekly HoroSCoPe By aSTroloGySourCe.CoM

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pictured is the cast of Boyne city high school’s “Bye Bye Birdie.”

The Boyne City High School Drama Program presents the fun musical "Bye, Bye Birdie" at 7 p.m. March 15-16 and 21-22 at the Performing Arts Center. "Birdie" is a satire of American so-ciety in 1958. It was inspired by the drafting of Elvis Presley into the Army and the teen-age madness that ensued. It is a fun show featuring such famous numbers as "Put on a Happy Face" and "Telephone Hour."Main characters and the students who play them: Albert Peterson - Conner Mills, Rosie Alvarez - Ann Durbin, Conrad Birdie - Carter Wilmot, Kim Macafee - Mad-die Smith, Doris Macafee - Alli

Hernden, Harry Macafee - Wyatt Long, Jack Macafee - Jordan Fair, Hugo Peabody - Logan Orban, Mae "Mama" Peterson - Kandra Bootsma, Ursula Merkle - Katelyn Skornia, Gloria Rasputin - Kristen Rushlow , The Mayor - Parker Mc-George, Edna (Mayor's wife) - Eliz-abeth O'Donnell.TICKETS are $10 and $15 and available online. If you would rath-er pay cash, tickets are also avail-able from Marty Moody at Lynda's Real Estate and at the auditorium on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Remaining tickets will be available at the door beginning one hour before each night's show time.

The 4th annual Instant Wine Cellar is scheduled for 7p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Perry Hotel in Petoskey. 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 fantastic prizes. Boyne River Remedy will perform music throughout the evening. There will also be a silent auction, Stafford’s hors d’oeuvres, and cash bar.A committee of local young profes-sionals is organizing the evening to benefit Char-Em United Way’s Vol-unteer Connections program and

hopes to bring awareness of the pos-itive impact the organization has on the community. 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 mu-sic, and enjoy deli-cious food, wine and beer with their friends.”All proceeds from the Instant Wine Cellar will support Char-Em United

Way’s Volunteer Connections pro-gram. Volunteer Connections is a virtual volunteer center which pro-motes volunteerism in the commu-

nity and helps people find opportunities that meet their pas-sion and interests.For more informa-tion, contact United Way at 231-487-1006 or [email protected], visit www.charemu-

nitedway.org, or sign up on Face-book. Check frequently for updates on sponsors, raffle and auction priz-es, and other great information.

Fellow as-t r o n o m y buffs, I sa-lute you! The weather has been legendary--in the wrong way for much night sky observing. A l t h o u g h we have had a few clear nights, it has been so cold that my equipment

will not operate properly! Some of the cables I use to link my com-puter to my telescope and mount are so stiff as to be unworkable, and it has been physically difficult to remain outside in these frigid conditions. Let’s hope spring ar-rives soon!On March 13, 1781, famous Brit-ish astronomer William Hershel discovered Uranus. This was a real triumph for New-tonian physics and mathematics, for its position had been predicted by noticing slight orbital changes in Saturn and Jupiter which could only be explained by the presence of a new, undiscovered planet. This strengthened the age of sci-entific reason and enlightenment considerably.

Percival Lowell was born on this day in 1855 and became famous for his observations of Mars. A wealthy man from the east coast, he picked the clear dark skies of Flagstaff, Ariz. for his observato-ry. It still is present and continues to add to the science of astronomy. Also, the space probe Giotto flew by Comet Halley on this day in 1986 and took pictures of the com-et nucleus. Also this week, space probe MES-SENGER began its orbital survey of Mercury. It continues to send back spectacu-larly detailed maps and shows ge-ology that confounds Earth bound geologists with some its findings.The moon is full on March 17, al-though viewing may be difficult due to the extreme weather condi-tions.I thought a brief discussion about telescopes might be in order, as there is a great deal of misinfor-mation out there. I just want to start by telling you that the telescope mount is far and away the most important part of a telescope system. A cheap, shaky mount will make viewing anything almost impos-sible, and the frustration experi-enced will discourage even the most enthusiastic of budding as-tronomers. This means you should avoid, at all costs, the junk sold as tele-scopes at the department or “big

box” stores, no matter how entic-ing the packaging looks! A quality instrument and mount can be had for not much more. Ask an experienced night sky ob-server, attend a local astronomy club meeting, read on the internet, or contact me for advice on a new telescope purchase.Another important decision that needs to be made is to decide just what you plan on observing. Do you want a scope for terrestrial viewing, such as bird watching? Is it just the moon and planets? Or are you interested in some of the more obscure deep sky ob-jects--the nebulae and galaxies,

for example? A third consider-ation is how much do you want to have to do to set up the equipment. Can you lift the scope and mount? Will it fit into your car? Do you plan to eventually do some astrophotography? Perhaps the final question con-cerns how much you want to spend. A superb quality scope for general viewing can be had for just a few hundred dollars. A high end scope and mount can cost thousands of dollars.I strongly suggest you think these questions over before you pur-chase anything, and really consid-

er attending one of our NOMAC (Northern Michigan Astronomy Club) meetings. Our website is www.nomac.net and the officers are listed along with their contact numbers. We would be glad to give you ad-vice and suggestions. Better yet, if you come to one of our meetings, you can try out a whole variety of telescopes and get a much better sense as to what would be best for you. Remem-ber, you can always sell a good quality used scope to finance your next one.Until next week, stay warm, be safe, and try and keep looking up!

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courtesy photo consumers supports preschooltim petrosky recently presented a grant of $10,000 from consumers energy foundation to the great start collaborative to help fund preschool scholarships, which engage economically disadvantaged 3- to 5-year-old children in high-quality preschool programs throughout charlevoix, emmet and northern ant-rim counties. accepting the funds from petrosky are members of the great start preschool scholarship fund (from left) nina wagar, corey Berden, Maureen hol-locker, Marcia campbell and susan chowen. great start has more than doubled the number of children removed from the wait list from 19 in 2011 to 44 in 2013, and put them into tuition-based programs paid for by the scholarships.

Volunteers assist in staffing the Gold Mine Resale Shops Monday through Saturday during business hours (9:30am – 5:30pm). •Assist with retail sales work, oper-ate cash register and interact with customers.•Be mindful of safety and security issues at all times.•Facilitate compliance with all Gold Mine rules and guidelines.•Notify staff verbally and in writing

of any health/safety concerns.•Adhere to all rules, policies and

procedures as set forth by the Gold Mine and the WRC.•Complete volunteer forms at the end of each shift.•Be able to lift up to 40 pounds.Agency: Women’s Resource Center of Northern MichiganNeed Type: volunteerThis Need is ongoingAgency Requirement: >18 years oldZip Code: 49770

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st. pAtrick’s dAy on Beaver ISlandWhere better to celebrate St. Patrick’s day than in front of the Shamrock on America’s Emer-ald Isle? Have you tried your had at the fish toss? Seen the games on the news and want to take part in the cart race? Come up and enjoy The Great Day—games Saturday March 15—on Beaver Island! Call (231) 448-2505 for more info.

NOmINAte eJfather of yearThe East Jordan Rotary Club is accepting nominations for 2014 Father of the Year.The deadline for father of the year nominations is Saturday, April 5. Nominations can be sent to P.O. Box 195, East Jordan.Nominations should include a brief, 200 words or less, summa-ry of why the individual is worthy of this honor as well as the name, address and phone number of the person making the nomination.The award will be presented dur-ing the club’s 94th annual father / son banquet at 6 p.m. on April 26 at the East Jordan High School.For more information, contact Dick Hartrick at (231) 350-8025.

county programleader SoughtLeadership Charlevoix County is looking for a new program coordi-nator to start work around May 1. Mishelle Shooks has done a tre-mendous job as the coordina-tor for the first three years of the

program, but she is moving on to a full-time position with the Charlevoix County Community Foundation. We are looking for another dy-namic, organized person to lead this great and growing program. This is an independent contrac-tor position that averages about 10 hours a week, year-round. Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to [email protected]. Leadership Charlevoix County is sponsored by the Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan Area Chambers of Commerce with support from the Beaver Island Chamber. The program is made possible by a generous grant from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation.

JordAn VAlley community bandThe Jordan Valley Community Band will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary in the spring of 2015 and as a tribute to the band members, past and pres-ent, the band is working to-wards commissioning an origi-nal composition specifically for the bands 25th Anniversary concert. A music composition is not cheap and the Jordan Valley Community Band could use your help.

ej spring break free swimmingThe East Jordan Community Pool has designated Spring Break—March 31 through April 4—as “Pool Week.” There will be free swimming from 5 pm – 7 pm each day. There will also be lap swim, wa-ter walking, water polo, demos by the Devil Rays swim team, Aqua Zoom-ba, Flick & Float featuring the film Finding Nemo and more. 536-2250

East Jordan Freedom Festival Desperately Needs the Following Volunteers to ensure the continua-tion of two major events. The suc-cess of these events is also critical to the festivals budget. If you are interested or know of someone that might be, please contact Shannon Fender at (231) 536-7351 or email to [email protected]. Listed below are the job descrip-tions for the two events.Craft Show Chair: (Free Booth at Craft Show for Chair) ◦Send out Craft Show application letters to vendors◦Layout show location for vendor booths◦Be available for Craft Show ven-dor set-up

◦Be point of contact throughout the eventButton Raffle Chair: ◦Number buttons & arrange on display boards◦Distribute buttons to local busi-nesses for sales◦Refill buttons & collect money from sales locations when needed◦Collect buttons and money on Friday of Freedom Festival

fireworKs Budget increasedThe East Jordan Freedom Festival will be even brighter this year ac-

cording to festival officials. The festival board recently an-nounced the 2014 Fireworks budget has been increased from $15,000 to $18,000. Great Lakes Fireworks will once again be shooting the spectacular show at the end of the four day, family-oriented summer festival in East Jordan. Dates for this year’s event are June 25 – 28. Fund-raising efforts are now un-derway for the fireworks fund, along with other festival activi-ties. To make a donation please send checks to East Jordan Freedom Festival, P.O. Box 435 East Jor-dan or drop donations off at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Freedom Festival needs helpersfireworks budget increased; donations sought

Registrations are now open for the Camp Daggett Mother and Daughter Weekend, Friday through Sunday, May 2-4.Mothers, stepmothers, grand-mothers, big sisters, aunts plus their daughters, sisters and grand-daughters age 7-17 are invited to an activity-packed weekend at the 4th annual Mother & Daughter Weekend at Camp Daggett, Fri-day, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. Cost is $150 for mother/daugh-ter, plus $50 for each additional daughter. Space is limited and registration is on a first come first served ba-sis. Fee includes lodging, food and all activities, unless otherwise noted. For additional information, con-tact Kathy Bardins at 231-487-1188. To register, please contact Grace Ketchum at Camp Daggett, 231-347-9742.

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18-40 Years for I-96 ShOOteRConvicted I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel, 44, of Wixom, was sen-tenced by Livingston County Cir-cuit Court Judge David Reader to 18-40 years in prison recently.Casteel’s sentence stems from charges including terrorism, as-sault with a dangerous weapon, firing a weapon from a vehicle, carrying a weapon with un-lawful intent, and three additional felony weapons charges connected to a three-day shoot-ing spree that oc-curred in October 2012. This is the first ever terrorism charge issued by the Michigan Department of Attorney General.

chesapeake andencana chargedMichigan Attorney General Bill Schuette recently today announced the filing of criminal charges by his Corporate Oversight Division against Oklahoma-based Chesa-peake Energy Corporation and Del-aware-based Encana Oil and Gas USA for their alleged 2010 collabo-ration to avoid bidding wars against each other in Michigan public auc-tions and private negotiations for oil and gas leases that caused prices to plummet. During the DNR’s May 2010 auc-tion, both Chesapeake and Encana purchased natural gas leases in Michigan. In 2012, the Reuters news agency uncovered a possible conspiracy between the two com-panies’ executives discussing an agreement following the May 2010 auction to split up Michigan coun-ties where each company would be an exclusive bidder for both public and private leases.In the five-month period following the state’s May 2010 auction, this alleged conspiracy may have been a key driver behind the state-held lease price in Michigan going from $1,510 per acre in May 2010 to less than $40 an acre at the October 2010 auction. Representatives from both Chesa-peake and Encana are scheduled to be arraigned on March 19, at 10:30 a.m. before Cheboygan County’s 89th District Court.

ArcHAeology suMMer cAMpA weeklong summer camp experi-ence for 10- to 12-year-olds will be offered in June and July at the Michigan Historical Center in Lan-sing. “Dig Camp” will focus on archaeology and be tied to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) core concepts.The cost for the weeklong Dig Camp is $275 per child. For fami-lies with an annual membership to the museum, that price is discount-ed to $250 per child.For more information on Dig Camp, including online registration, go to www.michigan.gov/museum.

BlaCk Bear partssAles ArrestsTwo Midland men have been ar-rested on charges of the illegal buying of Michigan black bears and black bear parts. The charges, authorized by the Midland County Prosecutor’s Office, are the result of an undercover investigation by the Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division’s Spe-cial Investigations Unit.A conservation officer assigned to the Bay City District received infor-mation that one of the subjects was contacting hunters and soliciting the purchase of black bear parts. In-vestigators established undercover contact with the suspect and an as-sociate based on this information. A number of transactions involv-ing black bears and black bear parts were conducted with the suspects.Each of the seven counts against the defendants carries a fine of up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail plus $1,500 in reimbursement per ani-mal that was illegally bought.Anyone with information of the illegal commercialization of any

Michigan wildlife or fish or any natural resources violations are encouraged to call the Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800.

report thosepOthOleSThe harsh conditions caused by this winter’s sub-zero temperatures and near-record snowfall are lead-

ing directly to severe potholes across the state, putting further

strain on pavement and the Michigan Department

of Transportation’s (MDOT) main-tenance budget.

MDOT crews have been hard at work filling

potholes during the various freeze-thaw cycles the state

has already experienced this year, with more yet to come.The extreme pothole season on top of this winter’s heavy snowfall is taking its toll on the department’s maintenance budget of $88 mil-lion—which MDOT expects to ex-ceed by nearly $40 millionThe public is encouraged to report potholes they find on state roads (I, M or US routes) to the MDOT pot-hole website. Potholes on local roads can be re-ported to county road commissions and municipal public works depart-ments.

MentAlly ill to get Help, not JAiltiMeLt. Gov. Brian Calley recently signed legislation to facilitate more treatment options for people suffer-ing from mental illness.Senate Bill 558 requires county law enforcement and community mental health service programs, in coordination with courts and other key local partners, to create policies and practices that would provide mental health treatment and assis-tance to individuals with mental illness.Specifically, the policies and prac-tices created would focus on indi-

viduals who are considered at risk of:•Entering the criminal justice sys-tem;•Not receiving needed mental health services during incarceration in a county jail;•Not receiving needed mental health treatment services upon re-lease or discharge from a county jail, and•Being committed to the jurisdic-tion of the Department of Correc-tions.A companion measure, SB 557, grants funding flexibility for local community mental health service programs to provide mental health services to the in-jail population.A significant percentage of individ-uals in Michigan’s criminal justice system suffer from either undiag-nosed or untreated mental health issues.

youtH sentencing cHAnges pAssedSenate Bill 319 establishes a re-vised sentencing process for pend-ing and future cases involving juvenile defendants. A juvenile convicted of first degree murder, felony murder or a repeat offender in certain sexual assault cases, can no longer automatically be sen-tenced to life without the possibil-ity of parole.The legislation is consistent with the 2012 U.S. Supreme Court rul-ing in Miller v. Alabama allowing a prosecuting attorney to request a life sentence without parole while subsequently creating a default sentence of a minimum of 25 to 40 years and a maximum of 60. The prosecutor must file the request within 21 days of conviction. After reviewing the request, if the court does not issue a sentence of life without parole the juvenile will be subject to the default sentence.House Bill 4808 amends the Penal Code to allow for the exceptions to the automatic sentence of life without parole rule in cases con-cerning juvenile defendants.

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• Senate Bill 783, Let landlords ban medical marijuana use: Passed 31 to 7 in the SenateTo prohibit the use of medical marijuana on any portion of private property that is open to the public, or where it is banned by the property owner. The bill would also permit a landlord to refuse to rent a residence to someone who uses medical marijuana on the property. Be-cause the bill amends an initi-ated law adopted by the people, it requires a three-fourths su-permajority vote in the Sen-ate and House.37 Sen. Howard Walker R - Traverse City Y

• Senate Bill 821, Revise 2012 “per-sonal property tax” reform law: Passed 36 to 2 in the SenateTo revise details of a 2012 law that distributes some state use tax revenue to local govern-ments, as a replacement for rev-enue they lose due to reductions in the “personal property tax” imposed on business tools and equipment. The bill is part of proposal to essentially replace all of the foregone local govern-ment revenue from a 2012 per-sonal property tax reform law, instead of replacing most of it. For any of this to happen voters must approve related changes to the state use tax in an Au-gust, 2014 ballot initiative; the current proposal is intended to forestall local government op-position to that measure.37 Sen. Howard Walker R - Traverse City Y

• Senate Bill 821, Whitmer amendment to impose “Ama-zon” internet sales tax: Failed 12 to 26 in the SenateTo “tie-bar” the personal prop-erty tax reform bill described above to Senate Bill 658, which would impose state sales tax on catalog or internet purchases made from sellers outside the state that have an affiliation with a different business locat-ed in Michigan, in the manner pioneered by internet retailer Amazon.com. The amendment would require the internet sales tax legislation to become law for the personal property tax bill to do so.37 Sen. Howard Walker R - Traverse City N

• Senate Bill 667, Prohibit mi-nors from using “e-cigarettes”: Passed 38 to 0 in the SenateTo prohibit minors form us-ing electronic vapor cigarettes, making it a misdemeanor crime punishable by a $50 fine, com-munity service in a hospice or long term care facility, and be-ing ordered into a health promo-tion and risk reduction program. Senate Bill 668 bans selling or giving minors e-cigarettes.37 Sen. Howard Walker R - Traverse City Y

• Senate Bill 711, Extend Cobo sales tax break: Passed 100 to 10 in the HouseTo extend for another two years a sales tax exemption for the purchase of tools and equip-ment by a contractor if these are used to fix or renovate Cobo Hall in Detroit.105 Rep. Greg MacMaster R -

Kewadin Y

• Senate Bill 608, Revise Med-icaid expansion funding; autho-rize extra spending: Passed 65 to 44 in the HouseTo adjust spending in the cur-rent year budget to reflect fund source changes triggered by adoption of the federal health care law Medicaid expansion starting in April. The bill also appropriates $215 million in ad-ditional spending on roads (in-cluding $100 million for extra

winter maintenance costs), money for Amtrak-

related rail improve-ments, government pre-school pro-grams, low income heating bill subsi-

dies, veterans pro-grams, marina proj-

ects, and much more. The House removed a Senate-passed $5.5 million appropria-tion involving purchase of the Steelcase “Pyramid” building for a loosely defined, education-related “public/private partner-ship,” along with other spend-ing including more money for “land banks.” The bill would also authorize $60.3 million in new debt for state college and university construction proj-ects. 105 Rep. Greg MacMaster R - Kewadin N

• House Bill 4295, Add ad-ditional spending to current school budget: Passed 107 to 3 in the HouseTo appropriate extra money for various school-related pur-poses, including a $51.7 fed-eral “early learning challenge grant” the state applied for and received. Among other things this will pay for government programs that promote “physi-cal, social, and emotional health ... for high-needs children from birth to kindergarten entry,” in ways that are “culturally, lin-guistically, and developmen-tally appropriate.” The money can also be used to train the employees who per-form these activities, and figure out how and what to measure in assessing them. The bill also authorizes (but does not yet fund) contracting for a student nutrition and be-havior tracking software pro-gram for schools. It would also appropriate $5 million more for transition costs related to dissolving the fiscally-failed Buena Vista and Inkster school districts; $2 mil-lion for a year-round school pilot program; $3.9 million for contracts to provide students “information technology educa-tion opportunities; and more. Finally, it makes adjustments to the current school aid budget to reflect lower than expected stu-dent counts.105 Rep. Greg MacMaster R - Kewadin Y

soUrCe: MichiganVotes.org, a free, non-partisan website created by the Mackinac Cen-ter for Public Policy, providing concise, non-partisan, plain-English descriptions of every bill and vote in the Michigan House and Senate. Please visit http://www.MichiganVotes.org.Y = Yes, N = No, X = Not Vot-ing

Sacrifice is a word we throw around in the Christian world.We use it with our time when he help serve coffee after church, “Joe sacrificed his time this week to serve his church family.”We use it with our money, “Your tithe is a sacrifice to serve God’s kingdom”Whenever we do something we don’t necessarily have to do, we call it a sacrifice.And with the start of Lent for sev-eral local churches, many people choose to give up something for forty days, and my bet is, they will refer to it as a sacrifice.Paul wrote to the Hebrews, “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. “But are we truly sacrificing?Well, maybe; maybe not.Take the example with your time.Is your time a sacrifice?You are giving it to God, no doubt,

but why?If you’re serving those muffins be-cause you have fun in the kitchen and it gives you a chance to catch up on the latest happenings with Joyce and Marla, your time is ser-vice, but I’m not sure it’s sacrifice.The guy, on the other hand, who is helping with an event at the church when he could be at home watching the football game, he’s sacrificing by giving up something he enjoys to do something more beneficial to the whole.How about the money?Everyone does it differently.Some take 10% off the top of each paycheck.Others might have a set amount, perhaps writing a check for $10 to put in the offering plate each week.It is obviously very helpful to your church, as in many cases, it goes to pay your Pastor’s living expenses, mission trips, improvements, and even keeping the building in one piece; but is it a sacrifice?Are you giving something else up in order to chip in that money?Which brings me to all of our noble Lenten sacrifices out there, because this time of year, everyone likes to share what they’ve given up.

The idea, as it was conceived, is no-ble: giving up something you enjoy to allow you to better focus on God, but if you’re not doing it, where is the sacrifice?Giving up Pepsi for Lent means nothing if you decide to drink Coke instead.Likewise, giving up those I Love Lucy reruns isn’t terribly sacrifi-cial if you’re just going to flick the channel and watch Bridezilla.Service to God is wonderful, and don’t think I’m downplaying the things you do for your church or the money you choose to give.But for you to call it a sacrifice, to be frank, you have to be sacrificing something.The kid who gives up the dollar he was going to spend on a candy bar is sacrificing.The man who gives up his morning coffee and donates what he would have spent to the food pantry, that’s sacrificing.When you sacrifice something for your faith, it leaves a hole, however small.The time you wanted to spend laughing at Lucy Ricardo’s bad Spanish leaves a hole, could you spend that time reading your Bible

instead?Two of the Gospels tell the story of a widow’s sacrifice.Rich people were putting in large sums of money to sacrifice to God, and up walks a widow with two small coins equal in value to a pen-ny.Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than

all those who are contributing to the offering box, for they all con-tributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”Service to the church is great, but let’s face it, if you’re going to call it a sacrifice, it’s gotta hurt a little.

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BuddhistsFor more information on the Jewel Heart Buddhist Center, e-mail [email protected].

catholic coMMunityThe Boyne Valley Catholic Community is offering many opportunities to enrich your prayer life and spirituality dur-ing the 2nd Sunday of Lent:

Activities during the week March 16th include:

• Mens Bible Study: The Monday morning Men’s Bible Study meets at 6:45 am at St. Matthew’s. All men of the faith community are welcome to at-tend. • RCIA continues: RCIA ses-sions are held on Tuesday eve-nings at 6:00 pm at St. Mat-thew’s. Anyone who may have an interest in the Catholic faith is invited to attend. • Little Rock Scripture Study: The Little Rock Scripture study meets on Monday at noon at St. Augustine Church. The group will be studying the topic “The Way of Justice and Peace”. The study will run for six weeks. All interested adults of the faith community are invited to be part of the excellent study. • Book Club: The book club meets Tuesdays at 10:00 am at St. Matthew’s. The group will be looking at the book Thrift Store Saints: Meeting Jesus 25 cents at at time by Jane Knuth. This book is a collection of true stories based on Jane’s experi-ences serving the poor at a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in the inner city of Kalamazoo Michigan.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Monday evening at 7:00 pm St. Augustine’sFriday evening at 7:00 pm at St. Matthew’s

ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER:Begins on Tuesday, March 18th

and will run for four consecu-tive Tuesdays. The focus for the soup suppers this year will be Blessed John Paul II and John XXIII, who will be canonized the Sunday after Easter. We will spend time looking at their lives and how we can strive to follow their example of holiness and trust in God.

Mass Schedule: Wednesday, March 16th at 8:00 am at St. Augustine’s Friday, March 21st at 8:00 am at St. Matthew’s.Communion Service at Grand-vue at noonCommunion Service at The Brook at 2:00 pmAdoration of the Blessed Sacra-ment will take beginning after the Wednesday morning mass at St. Augustine each Wednesday during Lent. Adoration will last until 5:00 pm

church of the nativityReverend Peggy Nattermann will be celebrant at the 10 a.m. Eucharist service for Lent 2. Coffee hour will be held at the conclusion of the service. The soup, sandwich and study ses-sion begins at 5:45 and includes viewing the “24 Hours That Changed the World” Please call 582-5045 for more information.

eJ coMMunity churchOn Saturday, March 15, there will be a New Member Class starting at 9 AM for anyone who wants to become a mem-ber or just learn more about our church. To pre-register, call Jean at 535-2288.On Sunday, March16, the ser-mon will be “Go-and Teach God’s Word, Not Men’s Ideas!” given by Pastor Jason Richey from Acts 15:1-2; 7-11; 15. Ser-vices are 9 and 10:45 AM. Nurs-ery and Preschool care is avail-able at both services. Children K-5 classes are available dur-ing both services. Youth classes

are second service only. Adult Community Small Groups are available during both services. On Tuesday, March 18, the Ladies Bible Study will meet at 6:30 PM at the church. The study is on the book of “James”. For more information, contact Nancy at 231-535-3444. The Adult Community Small Group will meet at the Gibbert resi-dence at 6:30 PM. The study will be “Starting Point #2” facilitated by Keith Theodore (459-4190). On Wednesday, March19, there will be a Men’s Breakfast at 7 AM at Darlene’s Restaurant. At 12:10 PM, there will be a Lent-en Inter-faith Prayer Service. There will be a soup and salad luncheon.For questions concerning the East Jordan Campus, please call 536-2299 or the Walloon Cam-pus at 535-2288.

first Baptist875 State St. (231) 582-9561. Sunday Services - Sunday School (for all ages) 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church Hour for children 3 years of age up to the 5th grade ~11:00 a.m.; Evening Worship ~6:00 p.m.; Mid-Week Services; Wednes-day Nights - Discovery Club~ 6:30 p.m., Teens Meeting~ 7:00 p.m., Adult Prayer & Bible Study~ 7 p.m., Nursery Provided for all Ser-vices

first presByterianFirst Presbyterian Church at 401 S. Park St., Boyne City invites you to share worship with us each Sunday at 11 a.m. Wor-ship is led by Rev. Elizabeth Broschart followed by coffee and fellowship. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month. An infant and toddler room is available in addition to a program for students ages four through seven. For more infor-

mation call 231-582-7983.genesis church

Genesis meets Sunday in the Boyne City Elementary School at 11am, as well as in Petos-key Middle School at 9:30am. Smaller Community Groups meet all throughout both com-munities at different times and locations and are great places to grow in friendship and faith. Life groups are open to all com-munity members to help with a specific need and include Finan-cial Peace University, Step-up Addictions Recovery, Divorce Care, and Choosing Wisely be-fore you Divorce. Contact us at [email protected], 487-0081, or go to genesiswired.com to learn more. We desire to cultivate deepening relationships for Je-sus Christ. begin. belong. be-come.

united MethodistThe Boyne Falls United Meth-odist Church and Pastor Wayne McKenney welcomes you ev-ery Sunday morning for wor-ship at 9:15 am. The church is located at 3057 Mill St. Children’s program-ming is held during the ser-vice for pre-school through 5th grade. Pastor Wayne McKen-ney. Office hours are Tues.-Thurs. from 8 am to 3 pm. Phone 231-582-9776. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

united MethodistThe Boyne City United Meth-odist Church and Pastor Wayne McKenney welcomes you ev-ery Sunday morning for wor-ship at 11 am. The church is located at 324 S. Park Street. Children’s programming is held during the service for ages 4 through 5th grade. Office hours are Tues.-Thurs. from 8 am to 3 pm. Phone 231-582-9776. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

walloon laKeOn Sunday, March 16, the ser-mon will be “Go – Be a Prisoner Who Frees the Guards!” from Acts 16:16-40 by Pastor Jeff Ellis. Service times are 9 and 10:45 AM. Infant and toddler care is provided at both services. Children and Adult classes are

available during both services. Senior High Youth meet at the Youth Center at 10:45 AM only. Junior High Youth meet at the Discipleship House at 10:45 AM only. On Monday, March 17, there will be a Primetime Fellowship potluck and fellowship time starting at 6 PM in room 101. On Tuesday, March 18, the Ladies Bible Study will start at 9:15 AM in the discipleship house. Celebrate Recovery has a wom-en only group meeting at 1 PM in the Discipleship House. Con-tact Catherine for more informa-tion, 989-705-1869. There will be a Facility Committee meet-ing at 7 PM in room 110. Wednesday, March 19, there will be a Benevolent Commit-tee meeting at 4 PM in Pastor Bob’s office. The family meal and classes will be at 5:30 and 6:30 PM. Programs for all ages are available.The church office hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursday, it is open from 9 to noon. If you have any questions, please call 535-2288 or visit our website at www.walloonchurch.com.

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Fireproof your marriage! Undoubtedly, the best movie on marriage restoration ever. Empowered Ministries presents the DVD “Fireproof.”No cost or obligation to reserve this movie–Call: (989) 858-6741 Forks over KnivesIs it really true that most, if not all, degenerative diseases that af-fect us can be controlled or even reversed by eliminating animal-based and processed foods? Empowered Ministry presents “Forks over Knives.”This DVD is available to borrow at no cost or obligation. Delivery and pickup provided.

Call: (989) 858-6741 Who is the anti-Christ?There is no question today regard-ing who Jesus Christ is; the Savior of the world. But, who is the Anti-Christ that Jesus warned about in Revelation 13:18, the man with the number 666? Empowered Ministries presents; “Who is Mr. 666?” To reserve this DVD at no cost - Call: (989) 858-6741If you have a program or event you would like to see listed in the Faith & Memorial section of the Boyne City Gazette, send it to [email protected].

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There’s nothing more important in the world to you than your fam-ily. However, your family-owned business probably helps support your family. So, when it comes to protecting both your family and your busi-ness, you need to carefully con-sider your moves. As you know, you face plenty of challenges to keep your business running smoothly — but it can be even more difficult to pass the family business on to your chil-dren or other relatives. In fact, according to the Small Business Administration, only 33% of fam-ily owned businesses survive the transition from first generation

ownership to the next generation.

Why is it so hard to keep a fam-ily business intact? Sometimes, it’s because no one in the family is interested in running the busi-ness — but family businesses frequently disintegrate because of the lack of a succession plan.To create a succession plan, your first step — and possibly the most important one — is to collect the thoughts and preferences of family members on their future involvement with your business. It’s essential that you know who wants to really do the day-to-day work and who is capable. During these conversations, you’ll also want to discuss other key busi-ness-succession issues, such as the retirement goals and cash flow needs of retiring family owners and the personal and financial goals of the next generation of management. In developing a plan for the future of your business, you will need to de-termine who will control and manage the business, and who will even-tually own it. These decisions will depend on a variety of fac-tors, such as the time horizon, goals and financial needs of the family members involved. Your succession plan could be based on a family limited part-nership. Under this arrangement,

you, as general partner, would maintain control over the day-to-day operation of your business, but, over time, you could gift or sell limited partnership shares to your family members. And even-tually, you would also relinquish control of the business to who-ever is going to run it.Another component of your suc-cession plan might be a “buy-sell” agreement, which allows you to name the buyer for your business — such as one of your children — and establish methods to determine the sale price. Your child could then purchase a life insurance policy on your life and eventually use the proceeds to buy the business, according to the terms established in the buy-sell agreement.We’ve just skimmed the surface

of techniques that might be used alone or in combination to carry out your business succes-sion. The trans-fer can be com-plex, so you will certainly need to consult with your legal and financial profes-sionals. It’s im-portant that you fully understand the business and tax implications of any succes-

sion plan, as well as the financial effects of a plan on all your fam-ily members.In any case, once you’ve created your succession plan, you’ll need to work with your legal advisor to

put it in writing and communicate it clearly to all family members. Surprises are welcome in many parts of life — but not when it comes to transferring a family business. You want to leave your family a legacy. And if that legacy is the family business, do whatever it takes to pass it on in a manner that benefits everyone involved. This will take time and planning — but it can be well worth the effort.This article was written by Ed-ward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

GAmBLinG entertAinment?

dear dave,How do you feel about gambling at a casino, as long as you limit your spending and don’t expect to win big money?Brian

dear Brian,I don’t really have a moral problem with it, but I don’t understand the concept. Call me crazy, but I do not get a thrill from losing money I’ve worked hard to earn. That’s not my idea of entertainment.When someone tells me they gamble for fun or recreation, my first thought is they’re delusional enough to believe that they’ll actu-ally win—that they think they’re the exception to the rule. Oth-erwise, there would be no thrill. You may see a news story once in a while about someone winning big money in a casino, but that rarely happens. Think, too, about how much money those people had flushed down the toilet pre-viously while gambling. There’s a really good chance they didn’t really “win” anything. In most cases, they probably just recouped a small portion of their previous, substantial losses.My advice is don’t waste your time and money on that stuff. One way or another, the house always wins. That’s how they’re able to build those giant, billion dollar places called casinos. Did you know that some of those companies are so big and expansive that they’re publicly traded entities? And guess what? The profits they make off people who are foolish enough to gamble their money away inside their fan-cy halls—and call that entertain-ment—drives their stock prices!Think about it, Brian. Why do all

the folks sitting at slot machines and card tables look like they can’t afford to lose money? Most of them look like sad, broken, lonely people. Maybe they change when they sit down. Maybe they were winners in life and with money before they walked through the doors, and their slumped body lan-guage and the look of stress and hopelessness they carry is just a coincidence or the indoor lighting. But I don’t think so.—dave

noBody ever sAves enoUGh

dear dave,What happens to the money in an ESA if the child gets a scholarship and no longer needs the money?Jonathan

dear Jonathan,In an Educational Savings Account (ESA), and in a 529 Plan, you are allowed to pull out money tax free in the amount of the scholarship. But very rarely do you find some-one going to college completely free and clear. Often tuition is cov-ered, and even tuition and a dorm room in some cases, but zero-cost college is almost unheard of. There are always living expenses, books and other miscellaneous items, and you can use the money in an ESA for any education-related ex-penses.The chances of your money getting trapped and you as parents winding up in a situation where you’ve ac-tually saved too much and a child has leftover money just doesn’t happen. This is a bunch of drama found only in the nightmares of nerds. Real human beings don’t have this problem, Jonathan, be-cause nobody ever saves enough!—dave

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provides a matching grant for fa-cade improvements within the Main Street District. For every dollar awarded, the applicant must spend an equal amount. Individual grant amounts will be up to 50 percent of project cost. Recommendations for funding grant applications will be made by the Main Street Design Com-mittee to the Main Street Board, which will make all final grant-funding decisions. There is no set minimum or maxi-mum number of projects per year. Funding for the façade grant pro-gram comes from money raised through Main Street’s involve-ment in Boyne Thunder. For the current budget year, $10,000 has been allocated for the program. Information and applications for the Facade Improvement Grant Program are available from the Boyne City Main Street Office, (231) 582-9009, [email protected] deadline is April 30.

boyne biz expoExhibitors are encouraged to register early to get booth selec-tion priority and to save money on their Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo booth. Sponsors receive top booth selec-tion priority, followed by exhibi-tors in the order they submit their registration. Applications are now being ac-cepted.

BooTh pRicESFor $195, early registration busi-ness exhibitors receive 10 free tickets to the expo and a 10-by-10 ft. booth that includes a table, table skirt, linens, chairs, and blue and white pipe and drape on three sides. Non-profit booths are $140. Booth selections will be made (according to registration priority) in a meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 25, in the Boyne District Library Community Room. Exhibitor tips will also be presented at this meet-ing. Booth prices will increase by $20 on March 26.

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Despite a leg infection that sidelined him earlier in the year, Don Rickles is as feisty as ever. On March 13, the 87-year-old comedian begins a spring tour in theaters and casinos across the country including stops in California, Nevada, Michigan, Con-necticut, and Wisconsin. But be warned! If you’re in the au-dience and sporting a bad hairpiece, have an unusually curved nose, or are a little on the chubby side, Rick-les could be waiting for you. That’s because just about everyone “annoys” Don in his act, which hasn’t changed much in half a cen-tury. Sensitive audience members wishing to dodge the comedian’s verbal jabs should probably cower in the back row.Rickles says his performances are more than just some grumpy old-timer wandering around the stage. Nor do they involve telling stories with punch lines.“I don’t do jokes,” said Rickles by phone from his home in Los Ange-les. “My shows are a theatrical per-formance. They’re not really mean-spirited, just a form of exaggerating everything about people and life itself.”Rickles traces his big break to an evening in 1957, during a Holly-wood nightclub performance, when he advised audience member Frank Sinatra to go “hit somebody.” For-tunately, the often moody Sinatra

laughed, and the famed crooner swooned for Rickle’s style of humor. Years later, numerous appearances on the Dean Martin and Johnny Car-son shows assured Rickles of comic legend status. Always an equal opportunity of-fender, Rickles not only delivers his sledgehammer comedy to the aver-age guy in the audience, but to any friend, politician or celebrity within striking distance. Few take offense.Ronald Reagan was a favorite Rick-les’ target, and during the second Inaugural Ball in 1985 he addressed the president:“Good evening Mr. President. It’s a big treat for me to fly all the way from California to be here for this kind of money…. Now you’re big, and you’re getting on my nerves… Ronnie, am I going too fast for you?”Probably not the most polite way to address a sitting president but, says Rickles, “Reagan had a great sense of humor and loved the attention.”A perfect outlet for Rickles’ style of comedy was the “Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts,” which ran for a decade on NBC beginning in the mid-1970s. “Some guys had writers, but I did everything off the top of my head. Nobody had any idea what I was going to say,” he said. “What a joy it was to be on stage with the great-est comedians and entertainers of all time.”In the coming year, Rickles is plan-ning more than two dozen shows, but says touring has changed.“In the early days, you would work

at one place such as Vegas or Atlan-tic City for weeks at a time doing two shows a night,” he recalled. “Now, with all the Indian casinos across the country, you’re always traveling and doing just one or two shows at each

place. These new casinos give per-formers a lot of comfort, they make the job interesting and some even provide private planes, but traveling can still be tough.”Given his age, recent illness, and the stress of traveling, audiences should be especially appreciative of the chance to see Rickles unleash his encyclopedia of wisecracks live on stage this year. “When you’re an entertainer, you’re

like a salesman who has something to sell – yourself,” he said. “You can’t please everybody, but most people who come to see me know what to expect. I’m proud of being the originator of this style of com-edy.”Nick Thomas has written features, columns, and interviews for over 400 magazines and newspapers. He can be reached at his blog: http://getnickt.blogspot.com

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don rickles is pictured here, on June 7, 2012, at the tv land taping of the afi lifetime achievement award ceremony for shirley Maclaine in los angeles.

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great lakes energy is seeking qualified candidates to develop and enhance business applications. we’re looking for a self-directed individual with a positive work/life outlook to further enhance our cor-porate culture. those with a repu-tation for extraordinary support of customers/co-workers are encour-aged to apply. requires in-depth knowledge of computing technolo-gies, application development and maintenance, and proficiency in applying technology solutions to meet business needs. bachelor’s de-gree in computer science or similar preferred. key skills: programming experience, relational database design experience and knowledge of networks and administration in multi-layered environment. self-starting individual must demon-strate ability to assist in supporting third party business applications, support other programmer analysts and non-technical team members, work under critical deadlines, and effectively communicate with em-ployees at all levels of the organiza-tion. attractive wage and benefit package. please submit resume, cover letter and salary require-ments by march 17, 2014 to: [email protected] or attn: hr, p.o. box

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great lakes energy is seeking can-didates with a positive work/life outlook to join its engineering team in the boyne city headquarters for a summer internship. position requires a high school diploma or equivalent in addition to compe-tency in electric power engineering typically attained through three years of undergraduate study in electrical or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experi-ence/education. applicants with less than three years of education and/or experience will also be con-sidered. preferred knowledge of basic autocad, ability to read and follow electric circuit diagrams, and understanding of trigonomet-ric functions and laws. successful candidate will have intermediate knowledge of microsoft office soft-ware, and intermediate analytical, math, problem-solving, planning and organizing skills. competitive wage and benefit package. submit application, cover letter and resume by march 17, 2014 to: [email protected] or attn: hr, p.o. box 70, boyne city, mi 49712. request a job de-scription at [email protected]. learn more about us at www.gtlakes.com.

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March 17Monday study cluB

the spring season of the monday study club will begin monday, march 17th, 2014. barbara brooks from the boyne city marina will be our featured speaker. hostesses are: sue arner, donna sventko, and sally el-lingwood. the meeting is at 1:00 p.m. at the boyne city library community room. guests are always welcome. any questions please contact president suzie dickow at 231-582-0157.

nowfree tax help-charlevoix

tax preparation assistance @ the libraryfiling your tax forms just got easier with the assistance offered at your local libraries. the c h a r l e v o i x and boyne city libraries, through a partnership with the northwest com-munity action agen-cy offer free, online tax filing site available through the libraries’ web-sites www.charlevoixlibrary.org or www.boynelibrary.org.this service is available to those fil-ers with household adjusted gross income less than $58,000. basic state and federal tax forms are also available at your local libraries, includ-ing charlevoix, Jordan valley, boyne city, petoskey and the walloon and boyne falls libraries. if the form you are looking for is not available, the librarian will be able to help you find the form online via the irs and state of michigan websites. staff is available to assist patrons in locating and printing their forms only. for those who would like more assistance, a certified tax preparation volunteer will be available to answer questions by phon-ing (800) 632-7334. and for that more personal one-on-one assistance, the boyne district library hosts a volunteer who will assist people with completing their forms each wednesday. call to make an appoint-ment at 231.582.7861. for more informa-tion about this or other library services, contact your local library at: charlevoix: 231.237.7340, boyne city: 231.582.7861, petoskey: 231.758.3100, Jordan valley: 231.536.7131, walloon: 231.535.2111, or boyne falls: 231.549.2277.

March 14-21coMMunication worKshops

north central michigan college’s corporate and community education department is offering a series of workshops called smart talk, fridays in march from 9 a.m. until noon on the petoskey campus. in the smart talk workshops presented by local performance coach anne kirvan, par-ticipants will practice the communication skills to prevent conflict, understand dif-ferent personality types, develop a creative work environment and grow their business.on friday march 14, participants will in-crease their understanding and ability to successfully work with difficult people. the third experiential learning course, im-

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place on friday march 21.all three workshops are $30 each including materials or $75 for the three-part series and will be held in room 536 in the student and community resource center on the petoskey campus. for more information or to register, visit www.ncmich.edu/cce2.

March 21MoBile faBrication laB unveiled

please join us on friday, march 21 for the launch of our new mobile digital fabrica-tion lab – the fab lab! the schedule of events is as follows:11:30 a.m. high school students get sneak preview in the gym and a pizza lunch11:30 a.m. community leaders, media, partners join for a leadership lunch in the library conference room. please rsvp to Jen wood ([email protected]) if you plan to attend the luncheon. 12:30 p.m. program and ribbon-cutting in the gym.1:00 p.m. tours of the fab lab

nowfree tax help-Boyne city

low-to-moderate income families and indi-viduals can get help with tax preparation at boyne district library on wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tim cooney, a trained vol-unteer with the Irs-sponsored volunteer Income tax Assistance (vItA) program, will prepare and electronically file both federal and state returns at no charge. cooney also serves on the library's board of trustees. appointments can be made by calling the library at 231-582-7861.

MARCh 14-15, 21-22school Musical

the boyne city high school drama program presents the fun musical “bye, bye birdie” at 7 p.m. march 15-16 and 21-22 at the per-forming arts center. tickets are $10 and $15 and available on-line. if you would rather pay cash, tickets are also available from marty moody at lynda’s real estate and at the auditorium on saturday, march 8 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. remaining tickets will be available at the door beginning one hour before each night’s show time.

March 21JoB fair

odawa casino will be hosting a job fair on friday, march 21 at the odawa hotel. the time is 1pm to 4pm. competitive wages starting at $9.25 / hour •seasonal and year-round positions Avail-able•departmental representatives will be on-site to discuss career opportunities•On-site interviews availablefor full job description and to apply on-line visitwww.odawacasino.com/careers

through March 21sMithsonian’s Journey stories

this exhibit tells the tale of how our ances-tors came to america and the variety of dif-ferent types of transportation utilized. the 700 square foot Journey stories exhibit includes six stand alone kiosks all with au-dio, video and interactive pieces. there will also be an oral history piece where 90 second personal stories can be recorded and then uploaded to the smith-sonian’s stories on main street website to be listened to for generations to come.exhibit guides will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both locations every satur-day of the exhibit. guides will also be avail-

a b l e for special group bookings. to book a group tour, call val at (231) 237-7360. for more

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exhibit, visit the web-site at: www.museumon-

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APRIL 4-5chef's challenge

the area’s premier high-end cook-off and fund food feature at boyne mountain.

april 17Business start-up classes

northern lakes economic alliance and score are teaming up to provide a series of business start-up courses that can assist you in evaluating the potential of your idea and learn the process of putting a business plan together. "how to really start your own business: practical information from those who have done it" will cover ways to start a business, business legal structure, permits & licensing, marketing, framework, and much more. april 17 in petoskey. cost to attend is $20 per business and reservations can be made by calling (231) 582-6482 or e-mailing [email protected].

april 24Business expo

6th annual boyne area chamber of com-merce business expo, former carter's build-ing, 3-7 p.m. includes 96 booths, taste of boyne, 1,300 attendees.

april 26paint the town red

fundraiser at boyne mountain. dinner, auc-tions, dancing to benefit boyne city public schools arts, athletics and academics, 6 p.m.

now through Maybig brother big sister volunteers are needed to participate in our school-based men-toring program at sheridan and lincoln elementary school, now until may 2014. volunteers visit with a child once a week for about an hour. together they share a friendship and enjoy lunch together, work on academics, or enjoy an activity in the library, playground, class-room, or gymnasium. volunteers provide consistency, friendship, and the opportunity to share new activities with a child that will help the child develop new skills and interests. its a great way to spend a lunch hour.volunteer applicants must submit an ap-plication, provide references, agree to a background check, participate in an inter-view and screening process, and provide information to program staff regarding their interests, life experiences, and skills working with others. training is provided throughout the screening process and once accepted and matched. all activities take place on-site at the school. call (231) 946-2447 ext. 203 for more info.

oNgoiNg EVENTScareer connection

Job seekers can learn about job opportu-nities and improve their job search skills by getting involved in the new boyne city career connection. the group will typically meet every other tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the boyne district library, 201 e. main st. for more information, call harold (buck) love at northwest michigan works, 231-620-5178.

wrc play eventsplaygroups, offered free through the wom-en’s resource center of northern michigan, are for children 0-60 months and preschool-aged siblings. the fall schedule is: 9:30-11 a.m. tuesdays at Jordan valley district li-brary community room, east Jordan; 9:30-11 a.m. wednesdays at united methodist church, alanson; 9:30-11 a.m. thursdays at christ lutheran church, boyne city; 9:30-11 a.m. fridays at united methodist church, petoskey. call (231)347-0067 or visit wrc-nm.org for more information.

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Student of the Week

Boyne city public schools

nAme: Madison (Maddy) SmithpArent nAme: Kim and Andy SmithGrAde: 10sChooL ACtivities: Equestrian team, Drama, Soft-ballhoBBies & interests: Horseback riding, Reading, Painting, Hunting, Fishing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Act-ing, Singing, Playing softball, Camping, Hiking, WeightliftingPhotographyFUtUre pLAns/GoALs: “I am split three ways – either attending MSU for agricultural engineering or their vet pro-gram or possibly attending an art school.”AdditionAL Comments:“Never let anyone belittle your dreams.”stAFF Comments:“Maddie is a very diligent stu-dent. What I like the most about her is that she takes what we do seriously and often does extra work on her own to satisfy her curiosity on issues.” – Mark Pontoni, Economics Teacher“It is inspiring to have a student like Madie in English class! She actively participates in the classroom culture with positive enthusiasm and thoughtful in-sight.” – Jeanne Heath, English Teacher“Maddy is doing great in Biol-ogy. She is an excellent role model for her peers. Maddy is self-motivated intelligent, polite, friendly, and genuinely nice. I enjoy working with her as she has a positive attitude and is always smiling and will-ing to help others. Maddie is a hard worker and she exempli-fies what a student of the week should be. Congratulations Maddy!” – Elizabeth Hem-ming, Science Teacher

Student of the Week

Boyne falls public school

student name: Ashli Kaminski Grade: 6parent’s name(s): Kyle KaminskiWhat do you want to be when you grow up?: Ashli wants to be a social worker. She likes to work with people and help families.Favorite Book: The Child Called It by Dave Pelzerhobbies and interests: Ashli likes outdoor activities. She enjoys riding her snow-mobile and 3-wheeler.School Activities: Ashli likes studying about different cultures and people. Her favorite subject is social studies. She also likes doing experiments in science. staff Comments: Ashli always has a smile on her face. She is a harder worker and strives to do well in her studies. She cares about people and makes friends eas-ily. I enjoy working with Ashli. She is a pleasure to have in class.

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Community cooks are invited to participate in this first-time event. Entry forms will be available online, at the Boyne Chamber (28 South Lake St.), or at Lo-cal Flavor Bookstore.Entry forms should be turned in to the Chamber by Thurs-day, March 13. Rules and suggested recipes are available with the entry form. Breads should be dropped off on Saturday morning between 10 and 11 a.m. at the Culinary Arts Room of the School Ad-ministration Building (across Main Street from the Boyne Library) in a plain paper bag, accompanied by a copy of your entry form. Judging to take place at 11:30 a.m. by local professional chefs. Results will be posted by 1 p.m. at Local Flavor Book-store by 1 p.m. when the Irish High Tea begins.

Week 9Boyne Falls-Results for Boyne Mountain Race League for Wednesday March 5th, 2014Team Format: 1-Riverside Tire, 9.141; 2-Barden Lum-ber I, 8.813; 3-Barden Lum-ber II, 6.595; 4-Hart Ford, 5.351.Handicap Format: 1-Wild Wild Women II of Gaylord

Bowling Center, 18t, Punc-tuality Vending, 18t; 3-Skee Dawgs Too!, 17.5t, Green-house Gases, 17.5t; 5-Boyne Avenue Greenhouse, 17; 6-Boyne 10 Min. Oil Change, 16.5t, Punctual Vendetta, 16.5t; 8-Kitchen Farms, 15; 9-Rieth-Riley Construction Company, 14.5; 10-Wild Wild Women I of Gaylord Bowling Center, 14; 11-East Jordan Plastics II, 13.5; 12-Hart Buick GMC, 13t, Boyne Bombers, 13t, East Jordan Plastics I, 13t, O’Brien & As-sociates, 13t; 16-Skee Dawgs of Northwest Bank, 11.5; 17-Wildwood Rush, 8.5.Fastest Male, Peter Jensen, Barden Lumber IFastest Female, Kayla Potter, Wild Wild Women II of Gay-lord Bowling Center

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Marcus makesa thousandsophomore Marcus Matelski, pic-tured here with his grandma Marge Matelski after the Boyne falls log-gers defeated central lake in their district basketball game, scored his thousandth point.courtesy photo

courtesy photosBoyne Falls b-ball conference champsthe 2014 northern lakes conference girls basketball champions are pictured above (from left): raegan pedigo, Kaylee her-man, calsey Matelski, emily Matelski, coach sage, charlene Bearss, Kurstin wilson, hailey Matelski, Kathryn Miller and Kendra Berreth. The lady loggers secured this title for the first time in school history. Their final record was 12-5. The 2014 Northern lakes conference Boys basketball champions are pictured below (from left): Ben evans, clay whitley, hunter williams, andrew, campbell, aaron Barkley, Marcus Matelski, Brendon Matelski, andrew stevens, truman crego,and Kevin lange.

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All about rice(BPT) - You've had it fried, boiled and "puddinged." You've savored it in many varieties, including long-grain brown and white. So you think you know rice? Think again - when it comes to a versatile, nutri-tionally valuable complex carbohy-drate, rice is a stand-out in the world of great grains."Rice is a staple of life for half the world's population," says Anne Banville, a vice president for the USA Rice Federation. "Around the world, families consume rice daily as an important energy-providing ingredient of their diet. You may think you know every-thing there is to know about this widely used grain, but here are a few surprising and fun facts you may not have heard:1. it's the Most versatile grain Sure you can do a lot with other grains, but when it comes to versatility and ease of use, rice is tops. Time-honored products like Minute(R) Rice and Success(R) Rice make cooking rice the easiest part of your meal prep. Minute Ready to Serve Rice, available in varieties includ-ing Whole Grain Brown, Brown & Wild, Multi-Grain Medley, White and more, is fully-cooked and heats in a microwave in just 60 seconds, making it an ideal portable lunch option. For a quick and easy weeknight meal, Success Rice - in Brown, White, Jasmine and Bas-mati varieties - yields perfectly cooked rice in just 10 minutes, plus it's pre-measured in its convenient boil-in-bags. To learn more, visit www.minuterice.com or www.suc-cessrice.com.2. health Benefits-Depending on which variety you choose. Brown rice, for example, is a 100 percent whole grain and research shows that whole grains may help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer if eaten in a well-balanced diet. Rice eaters also consume more vital nutrients and a lower percentage of calories from fat and saturated fat, according to a Tufts University study. Plus rice is a great grain choice because it is naturally gluten free.3. coMplex carBohydrate-You may already know that rice is a complex carbohydrate that helps boost men-tal and muscular function. But did you know that rice delivers more than 15 essential nutrients, includ-ing B-vitamins, iron, zinc and folic

acid?4. cutting BacK on fat and calories? Rice is naturally low in fat. What little fat it does contain is the "good" kind - not the trans fats or saturated fats associated with elevated choles-terol. What's more, rice is great for calorie counting and portion con-trol; a one-cup, single serving has just 100 calories.5. RICE CAN MAkE yOU hAPPIER - REALLy! Eating something delicious can make you happy, but carbohydrates like rice also trigger production of serotonin in your brain, according to MIT research. The hormone is known to boost mood and help re-duce your appetite. Plus, when you opt for fool-proof versions like Min-ute Rice or Success Rice, you can pat yourself on the back for serving something easy to make and nutri-tionally rewarding. Who wouldn't feel good about that?Finally, rice's versatility makes it a perfect ingredient in a wide range of cuisines, and for virtually every meal of the day. Honey-Ginger Salmon w/Brown RiceMakes four servingsIngredients:2 bags success(r) brown rice1/3 cup orange juice1/4 cup light soy sauce1/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)1 teaspoon oil1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced1/4 cup green onion, sliceddirections:prepare rice according to package directions.preheat oven to 375 degrees. in a small sauce-pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger. cook over medium heat for one minute. reserve 2/3 cup marinade.place remaining marinade and salmon fillets into a plastic zippered bag and refrigerate for 15 minutes. remove salmon from marinade, place on aluminum foil-lined baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.meanwhile, return 2/3 cup reserved marinade to small saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat for five minutes or until syrupy. heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.- saute red bell pepper two minutes. add peppers to cooked rice. remove salmon from oven and serve over rice.

giving Kids grains(BPT) - We know. Whole grains are good for us, offering fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. But can they re-ally be tasty enough for our kids to enjoy? And how do we add them to more of our meals?The answers may be as close as your nearest elementary, middle or high school. Schools across the country are introducing whole grain breads, pastas, rice, pizzas and torti-llas. Starting July 1, 2014, all of the grain-based offerings in the lunch line will be at least 51 percent whole grain.Anthony Geraci, director of Nu-trition Services at Shelby County Schools near Memphis, Tenn., oversees one of the country's largest school districts, serving more than

155,000 students in 270 schools. In 2012, he proactively anticipated the USDA's new school meal re-quirements and changed all of the district's grain offerings to whole grains. Now, breads and muffins are baked fresh from scratch. Simulta-neously, Geraci established a man-date of customer service, focusing full attention on serving the district's daily student customers.One of the most successful ways Geraci and his team have intro-duced new, healthy items is the "no thank you bites." "Trying something new can be a bit unsettling to kids," says Geraci. "We decided to ask our youngest customers to choose whether or not to try a new, healthy item by offering it to them in a small sample cup. If they choose not to try it, they simply say 'no thank you,'

and move on. But if they do try the item, they receive a star sticker and are invited to a monthly 'constella-tion party for the stars.' We've found this to be a fun way to test new items as well as get feedback on our new offerings."Schools are offering kid-friend-ly favorites like pizza and stir fry with brown rice that fit into their whole grain-rich menus. For example, the new Big Daddy's(R) Primo Four Cheese Pizza has a 51 per-cent whole grain crust and a slice is only 360 calories. It's a great solution for fa-miliar taste and nu-trient-rich offerings.You can easily carry whole grain "good-ness" into your own kitchen too.Consider whole grains your blank canvas, says Susan Moores, a Twin Cities-based dietitian. "They're a great starting point for creating delicious meals that are incredibly beneficial to your and your kids' health."According to Moores, whole grains are the type of carbohydrates your body wants.

"Whole-grain carbohydrates are an excellent source of energy for the brain," she says. That's important for kids at school. Plus, studies show whole grains contain their own, unique set of

phy -tonutrients, which can rival the phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables. Phytonutrients are sub-stances found in plant foods that research strongly suggest promote good health … think resvera-

trol in grapes and lycopene in toma-toes.To add whole grains to your home menus, Moores suggests teamwork. "Kids are naturally curious about food, they're interested in being in the kitchen and in learning how to

cook. Leverage that and the fun when everyone is trying a

food for the first time."To amp up the flavor of grains, cook them in broth or juice, and

make a pilaf with chopped onions, adding chopped vegetables, corn or even dried fruit. Finish with season-ing. Whole grains work as a side dish, in a casserole, in soups or as part of

a refreshing spring salad.It might take time to make the change, but

stay the course. "The rule of thumb: it can take 10 to

12 introductions to a new food be-fore a child chooses to give it a go," Moores says. "Whole grains taste best with the company they keep. Partner them with favorite foods and ingredients to make them a sure win on two fronts: taste and health.”

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