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A fascinat-ing varietyof artistsand thepatrons ofthe artshave a wel-coming home in heartof downtown Gaylord

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Every spring, each high schools grad-uating class departs, finalizing theirtransformation from adolescence toadulthood - their hard work and dedica-tion has finally paid off. As is true in allpractices, there are individuals whoexcel above and beyond all others.

The Weekly Choice recognizes andhonors the select few earning the title of class valedictorian, salutatorian, or sen-

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By Jim Akans

A thrilling Fathers Day family event is justaround the corner, and organizers promise thatthe 2013 Wings over Gaylord airshow will beBigger, Better and Faster that ever before. WingsOver Gaylord is set to soar once again this year onJune 15th and 16th, with vintage warbirds, highspeed aerial passes and aerobatics, military andcivilian aircraft and specialty vehicles in the skiesand on the runway at the Gaylord Regional Airport.

Gaylord Regional Airport Director, Matt Barresi,states, The performers we have lined up for this years show are all top-notch acts. Like annualevents such as Alpenfest and Alpenfrost, Wingsover Gaylord is yet another reason for people todiscover all that Gaylord has to offer. But it is alsofor the people who live here in Northern Michiganas it provides an affordable, family-oriented andthrilling event right here in our own community.

Among the highlights will be jet performanceteams both in the air and on the ground (there is a

jet-powered school bus and outhouse coming thatI cant wait to see), lots of aircraft including theSabre F86, the L-39 Albatross, vintage B-25Bomber, P-51 Mustang and C-47 Skytrain, there will be helicopter and bi-plane rides available, avintage military and civilian vehicle paradethrough downtown Gaylord at 2 pm on Friday,June 14th, and those vehicles on display during the show. The very popular Big Band hangerdance party will return on Friday evening andthere will also be a Luau Night on Saturday.

Barresi notes that attendance at past Wings overGaylord airshows has been about evenly splitbetween the number of attendees from inside andoutside a hundred mile radius of Gaylord. He alsonotes attendance has been growing every year,reaching nearly 7,000 people in 2012.

He emphasizes, It is important that peoplerealize that this is not a for-profit event for theairport. It is a community celebration event andone of just a handful of airshows scheduled in

Michigan this year. Gaylord is a vital, growing community, and Wings over Gaylord not only

attracts new people to experience our city, it is wonderful Fathers Day event for the people in thisarea to enjoy.

Tickets for the 2013 Wings Over Gaylord Airshow are a very reasonable $10 per person(pre-pay tickets are valid for BOTH days!). Ticketsfor kids ages 6 to 12 are $5 each, and childrenunder 5 get in for free. Tickets are available atGaylord Regional Airport and Saturn Booksellersas well as at the gate during the show. There is nocharge for on-site parking, and hours of operationare 9 am to 5 pm each day, with airshow perform-ances from 1-to 4 pm daily.

Wings Over Gaylord keeps growing each year,relates Barresi. We are grateful to the many sponsors who make this event possible each year.

For additional information about the upcoming Wings over Gaylord airshow, please visit www.wingsovergaylord.org.

Flag Day is June 14th, and the VFW Post 1518 in Gaylordhas a yearly Flag Burning Ceremony for all those flags thathave waved and become tattered by time. It is a respectfuland solemn affair. The VFW would like everyone to know they are invited and encouraged to attend this specialCeremony.

This year, the Flag Burning Ceremony will be held at theDAV (Disabled American Veterans) Memorial in Waters, MIon Saturday, June 8th, at 10:00 AM. The Memorial is located

on the corner of Old 27 and Memorial Drive at the Waters

northern City Limits. The Honor Guard will perform a rifle

salute and TAPS will be played.

Wal-Mart in Gaylord provides a box at their Customer

Service desk for customers to leave their flag(s). John

Facchinetti, Post-Commander, VFW Post 1518, checks it once

a week to collect flags that were left in the box.

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Gaylord St. Mary

Co-ValedictorianChristina SmithHometown: Gaylord

GPA: 4.07College Choice/Area of Study: Saginaw Valley State University/ExerciseScienceThoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: I am really excited to start this new part of my life and St. Mary has prepared mefor what is next to come. It has been a great13 years and it has truly gone by so fast.

Co-Valedictorian: Aaron Brady

CrawfisHometown: Vanderbilt

GPA: 4.07College Choice/Area of Study: The University of Notre Dame/ElectricalEngineering Thoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: These past 13 years at St. Marys has

truly prepared me for what lies ahead. Icannot wait for this fall.

Salutatorian:Nicholas Lochinski

Hometown: GaylordGPA: 3.98

College Choice/Area of Study: Michigan StateUniversity/FinanceThoughts about thefuture/Words of wisdom: I am really excit-ed to go to college, and am thankful to

everyone that helped me during my time atSt. Marys.

Harbor Light ChristianSchool

ValedictorianEmily LechowiczHometown: Petoskey

GPA: 3.75College Choice/Area of Study: NorthwesternMichigan College/Culinary Arts

SalutatorianMaggie Chen

Hometown: Taipei, TaiwanGPA: 3.65College Choice/Area of Study: Michigan StateUniversity/Psychology

Courtney BlairHometown: Alanson

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Johannesburg-Lewiston HighSchool

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DowkerHometown: Johannesburg GPA: 4.0

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Choice/ Area of Study:University of Michigan/UndeterminedThoughts about thefuture/Words of wisdom: Class rank is just a numberthat takes you places. Its upto you what you do once youarrive at those places.

Natalie HamiltonHometown: Gaylord

GPA: 4.0College Choice/Area of Study: Western MichiganUniversity/Pre-MedThoughts about thefuture/Words of wisdom:I have high hopes for the future and for ourgeneration. With hard work and dedication,

anybody can accomplish anything. Just fol-low your dreams.

Katie EllineKierczynski

Hometown: GaylordGPA: 4.0

College Choice/Area of Study: Michigan StateUniversity/Fisheries and WildlifeThoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: Always do your best, even when youdont want to.

Salutatorian Abby Rae

SchlicherHometown: LewistonGPA: 3.94

College Choice/Area of Study: Saginaw Valley State University/Nursing Thoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: Dont let the bad moments ruin thegood.

Mancelona High School

ValedictorianMichaela

HoogerhydeHometown: Mancelona

GPA: 4.0

College Choice/Area of Study: Saginaw Valley State University/Business and Marketing Thoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: Love yourself first and everything elsefalls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.-Lucille Ball

Mio High School

ValedictorianNicholas James

MangutzHometown: Mio

GPA: 4.023College Choice/Area of Study: Alma College/Biology/Pre-Med (Playing football for the Alma Scots)Thoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: I aspire to inspire before I expire.

SalutatorianMicah Lee Thomey

Hometown: MioGPA: 3.735

College Choice/Area of Study: KirtlandCommunity/Nursing (Playing basketball)Thoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: If you drive a Cadillac, dont complain

about the price of gas.-Rich Grinsteiner

Northern MichiganChristian Academy

Valedictorian Abigail Jeannette

VerticanHometown: Gaylord

GPA: 3.82College Choice/Area of Study: Faith Baptist BibleCollege; Ankeny, Iowa/youth ministriescounselor/missions work Thoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: Enjoy life; time is short and goes by

way too fast!

Salutatorian Andrew James

VandeyachtHometown: Alanson

GPA: 3.66College Choice/Area of Study: Maranatha BaptistBible College/ScienceEducationThoughts about the future/Words of wis-dom: Only fear the Lord, and serve Him intruth with all your heart: for consider how great things He hath done for you. -I Samuel 12:24 (KJV)

Pellston HighSchool

ValedictorianDana Zulski

Hometown: PellstonGPA: 3.99

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Email, Facebook, or justexchange computer knowl-edge. The first meeting time will be on Tuesday, June 11thfrom 2-4 pm. No registration

required, but 6 computersare available. If you wish tobring your laptop, you may.For more information con-tact the Senior Center at(989) 348-7123.

GRAYLING$6)5 "+ 5 # 6The Commission on Aging &Senior Center (COA) in part-nership with the CrawfordCounty Transportation Authority will be a visit to theFrederik Meijer Gardens inGrand Rapids on Wednesday,June 12th. The $65 costincludes an Indoor GuidedTour and Outside Tram Tour

of all the gardens where wellenjoy the Spring Roses, lunchin the cafe and a BuffetDinner at Burkes WaterfrontRestaurant in Cadillac on the way home. Registration andpre-payment is required by June 5th to reserve a seat. Thebus is scheduled to leave at8am and return by 6pm. Thenext trip will be Christmas inJuly - Shop til you drop atBronners in Frankenmuthon Thursday, July 18th. View a short video presentationhighlighting the design andproduction of Bronners worldwide selection of 50,000 unique trims andgifts. The $35 Cost includes a

Lunch voucher at the IndoorCaf and Transportation by Dial-A-Ride. Registration andpre-payment is required by July 11th to reserve a seat.The bus is scheduled to leaveat 8:00am and return by 4pm.For more information andreservations for either trip,please contact the SeniorCenter at (989) 348-7123.

WALLOON LAKE!+ /5 A,:+ H5;The Charlevoix County Regional Business AfterHours, hosted by the BoyneCity Chamber of Commerce will take place on June 13th

at the Walloon Village Marinaand Barrel Back Restaurantin Walloon Lake Village from5-8pm. Admission Fees willbenefit LeadershipCharlevoix County.

GRAYLINGF :.+ D ? D/ +The Community is invited toattend a Fathers Day Dinneron Thursday, June 13th from4-6pm. Menu includes BBQRibs, German Style PotatoSalad, Fresh Asparagus, Fruitand German Chocolate Cake.Seniors age 60 and over caneat for a suggested donationof $2.50 and those under 60

eat for a cost of $5. No reser-vations are required. During the evening, participants cantake part in a 50/50 drawing.The Commission on Aging &Senior Center is located at308 Lawndale St. Offsiteparking will be available inthe north end of the Grayling Mini Mall with free shuttleservice to the Senior Centerprovided. For more informa-tion, contact the SeniorCenter at (989) 348-7123.

MACKINAW CITYB; / + ,:+ .5;June 13 - Business AfterHours at the DepotRestaurant - Sponsored by Coldwell Banker NorthernLakes and Mackinaw Crossings Mall 5-7 pm.

PETOSKEYF /* ? / .: 5Friday nights will rock inDowntown Petoskey with thesecond season of Petoskey Rocks! Everyone is invited tocome Downtown every Friday night from June 14 to August 9, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., formusic on the streets, freehorse-drawn carriage rides,ghost walks, story time forsmall children, a family movie in the park at dark androckin' main events.6/14 - Rock! Your Body. Learnabout great (and fun) ways toget in shape for the summer -from great fresh food to exer-cise. Bring your bikes, take abrisk walk, do yoga or Zumbain the park, enjoy the hospi-tality of participating stores who will have great healthy info or tastings. Gear up forsummer!

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June 14Otsego County Commission on Aging invites you to a Fathers Day Celebration from 11:30am-12:30pm.

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Its unfortunate, but true: The elderly population may be the most vulnerablegroup in our society. In fact, in an effortto call attention to the problems of physical, emotional and financial abuseof the elderly, the United Nations hasdesignated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If you have older par-ents, or even grandparents, can you doto anything to help prevent them frombeing victimized, especially with regardto their finances?

Actually, theres a lot you can do. Firstand foremost, you need to maintaingood communications and a trusting relationship with your older family members. As long as these elements arepresent, you should feel free to make thefollowing suggestions:

Increase awareness When itcomes to financial fraud and scams,

many seniors think: It cant happen tome. But the facts suggest otherwise:Some 20 percent of Americans over theage of 65 admit to having been victim-

ized by financial swindles, according toa survey by the non-profit InvestorProtection Trust. Let your loved onesknow that no one in their age group isimmune to financial predators.

Guard private information Ask your parents or grandparents to notdivulge personal information over thephone. In fact, urge them to get callerID, if they dont have it already, and tellthem that if they dont recognize thenumber, dont answer. Legitima tecallers are more likely to leave messagesthan scammers.

Dont send money. Exhort your par-ents or grandparents to never wiremoney to a random account no

exceptions. Ignore lim-

ited-time offers Your lovedones shouldignore callers,mailers or emailsthat demand they act immediately.These offers areoften overblown atbest and may befraudulent at worst.

Dont trustno risk offers Financial offersthat sound toogood to be true arelikely just that untrue. Legitimate

investments carry both potentialrisks and rewards.

Avoid debt-s e t t l e m e n t claims If yourolder loved oneshave debt prob-lems, they may beespecially suscep-

tible to offers that claim to clear up alltheir debts. But theres no quick fix tothis problem and any caller who claimsotherwise is likely being deceitful.Encourage your parents or grandpar-ents to discuss their debt situation withan honest, professional debt counseloror a financial advisor.

Heres one more thing you can do tohelp your parents or grandparents avoidfinancial fraud: If they dont already work with a trusted, qualified financialprofessional, introduce them to one. If your parents have a relationship withsuch a professional, they will be lesslikely to listen to any questionable,unsolicited offers than if they were try-ing to manage their finances on theirown.

Youre in a good position to know how much, or how little, help your elderly loved ones may need in terms of avoid-ing financial abuse. So be willing to do whatever it takes to help them enjoy their retirement years comfortably.

Tune in Tuesday mornings to Eagle101.5 FM at 8:30 am to hear PhilHofweber discuss the weekly FinancialFocus Topic.

Phil Hofweber is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments located in Downtown Gaylord. He can be reached at (989) 731-1851, or e-mail himat [email protected].

Edward Jones, its financial advisors and employees do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with aqualified tax or legal professional for advice on your specific situation. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

By Jim Akans

There was a whole lot of history being cel-ebrated in Otsego County last week, as theOtsego County Historical Society (OCHS),celebrating their 50th anniversary this year,presented the 2013 Heritage Award and a Volunteer of the Year recognition and cele-brated Otsego County History Week withHistory Day events at the downtownGaylord museum.

At the Societys annual meeting and OldFashion Pot Luck dinner at Mt CarmelCenter in Gaylord last Thursday evening,May 30th, Rhoda Kelso was presented withthe honor of being named the 2013 Heritage Award winner in recognition of her ongoing support (she has volunteered for OCHS sincethe non-profit organization was founded in

1963) and her contributions in furthering the

preservation of Otsego County history. The

Historical Society also named Judy Estelle asthe 2013 Volunteer of the Year. Judy has beenvery involved in the museum renovationproject, and has assisted with exhibit set upand creating the window displays for many years.

Friday was a day of celebrating OtsegoCounty History Week at the downtownmuseum. Demonstrations include soapmaking, broom making, woodcarving, spin-ning yarn, knitting and some old time livemusic by the Maple Sugar Band. Eagle 101.5radio host Mike Reling broadcast a liveremote from the museum during the noonhour, and Little Caesars Pizza graciously provided lunchtime snacks for attendees.

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By Jim Akans

John F. Kennedy once said, "Thelife of the arts, far from being aninterruption, a distraction, in the lifeof a nation, is very close to the cen-ter of a nation's purpose and is atest of the quality of a nation's civi-lization." It is a quote that has beeninscribed on a wall at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,reflecting our countrys enduring passion for the arts, as near and dearto the hearts and souls of many asthe freedom of expression itself, abasic tenet of American liberty.

In the Otsego County area, thatunrelenting passion for the visualand performing arts has been pro-moted through the Gaylord AreaCouncil for the Arts, or GACA, sincethe non-profit organizations incep-tion back in 1972. The GACA Boardof Directors, currently led by presi-dent, Carla Parkes, is comprised of adiverse group of local volunteers.Each brings distinctive elements of experience and knowledge from a wide range of artistic disciplines,including painting, music, photogra-phy, theatre and the written word.

GACA continues to bring a widevariety of exhibits, workshops, semi-nars, concerts and other artisticevents to the Gaylord community and surrounding area. The organiza-tion has now formed a Performing Arts division, enhancing offerings tothe community in the area of musi-cal performance arts.

The Community Arts Center onMain Street in Gaylord offers a regu-larly changing display of paintings,photography, jewelry, wood carvingsand more created by area artists,including many items that are forsale. Currently on display at the ArtsCenter is an exhibit by Wildlife Artist, Rod Lawrence, with runsthrough the end of June.

The Gaylord Area Council for the Arts mission is to enhance the qual-ity of life in our community throughthe arts. A fascinating variety of

artists and the patrons of the artshave a welcoming home in heart of downtown Gaylord through theongoing efforts of this dedicated, tal-ented group of board volunteers andcommunity members. The ArtsCenter is staffed by volunteers underthe direction of part-time ArtsCoordinator, Lisa Lindgren, whomay be a familiar face to many through her continued position asoffice manager at the Otsego County

Sportsplex.

This position at GACA is a very exciting, she relates. In addition tomy administrative role, I also createpromotional materials and theGACA newsletter. This is such a wonderful working environment, with beautiful artwork on display that is constantly changing.

The Community Arts Center is

located at 125 E. Main Street indowntown Gaylord, and is openTuesday through Friday from 11 amto 3 pm and Saturday from 11 amuntil 1 pm. For additional informa-tion, or if you would like to show your support of GACA by becoming a member, call the Arts Line at (989)732-3242 or visit www.otsego.org/gaylordarts.

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The study found that the localretailers return an average of 52percent of their revenue to thelocal economy, compared with just14 percent for the chain retailers.Similarly, the local restaurants re-circulate an average of 79 percentof their revenue locally, comparedto 30 percent for the chain eateries.

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North Central Michigan College student Katelynn

Hermann of Boyne City will enjoy a semester of study at theGalway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Galway,Ireland, this fall. Ms. Hermann is the winner of a competi-tion funded by the Robert Emmet Society that seeks out-standing ambassadors to represent the college and the socie-ty in Ireland. As the 2013 winner, Ms. Hermann earns around-trip flight to Ireland, free tuition for the fall semester,lodging and books at GMIT

North Central, GMIT and the Robert Emmet Society have

been co-sponsors of the competition since 1999. It is the

only scholarship awarded by the college that sends a studentabroad for study. Ms. Hermann is the 15th local student tostudy in Ireland through this program. The competition isbased on an essay contest, academic achievement, studentactivities and an interview with college and society represen-tatives.

The competition is open to all North Central MichiganCollege students enrolled in an academic program at the col-lege. Ms. Hermann is working toward her associates degree

in nursing. She hopes to become a transcultural nurse that will travel internationally.

To be eligible for consideration, students first must submitan essay on the topic, How do the political values of RobertEmmet, Irish patriot and namesake of Emmet County, relateto our world and our lives today? Three college and society representatives then interview the top finalists before a finaldecision is made.

The Robert Emmet Society was established in 1990 to pro-mote awareness and pride among Emmet County residentsand visitors in the countys namesake, a hero and martyr of the failed revolutions against the British rulers of Ireland in1798 and 1803.

The society works closely with North Central in awarding the scholarship that is named after Joseph W. McCarthy, alocal businessman, and Dr. William McCullough, a Petoskey physician, both active members of the society since itsfounding in the early 1990s.

North Central Michigan College is an open-door commu-nity college based in Petoskey. Through its University Centerpartnerships, students can take courses leading to certifi-cates, bachelors and masters degrees from participating universities. North Centrals Corporate and Community Education offers workforce training, professional develop-ment seminars, and personal interest workshops. In additionto its main campus in Petoskey, North Central offers classes,academic advising, testing and other services in Cheboyganand Gaylord. North Central is a Military-Friendly Schoolcommitted to providing a supportive environment for mili-tary students.



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When parents bring their new little bundle of joy homefrom the hospital, dental visits for baby rarely make the list of things to do, what with all the diapers to buy and birthannouncements to send out. This would seem sensible at firstglance, since junior doesn't have any teeth, but a child's firsttooth can appear as early as four months, and he or she willprobably have several by their first birthday. Early planning for dental care can help assure a solid foundation of overallhealth.

Well baby visits to the Physician are a well established normfor infant care in he United States. Even though (in mostcases) the doctor does little more than weigh the baby and wiggle everything that moves, professional well baby care is widely accepted as an excellent way for parents to have confi-dence that their child is growing within normal limits. It's alsoa great way to discover any problems that might exist, and get

general advice from an experienced health profesional.Indeed, waiting until a child suffers from some severe malady before taking them to their first doctor visit can be consideredas anywhere from risky to borderline negligent parenting.

Unfortunately, few parents think about their children's oralhealth in the same way, even though the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics both

recommend that infants visit the dentist six months after theirfirst tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. Early visits tothe dentist establish a good report between child, dentist, andparents, and the dental team can begin to work with parentsto protect a child's smile by identifying risk factors and behav-iors that could be trouble in the f uture. For example, toomuch fruit juice and poor oral hygiene practices can lead tosevere tooth decay by age 2 or 3.

Ask any dentist to name the hardest kind of case to treatand they will almost always describe trying to fix badly decayed teeth on a frightened, squirming, toddler. These situ-ations can be prevented by starting dental care at a young age.

Finding your child's "dental home" is an important part of forming a solid foundation for their happy and prosperousdevelopment. To find out more about infant dental care anddentists in your area who offer it, visit www.pointsoflighton-line.org which is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to con-necting parents of infants with Michigan dentists.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Skowronski D.D.S. is a graduate of NMUand Marquette University School of Dentistry. He has been a family prac-tice dentist in the Frankenmuth area for 23 years, and is a Point Dentist inhis area with the Points of Light project. He is the President and Founderof Donate a Smile, a dental charity that provides care for the poor.

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Registration for Dig intoReading!, the 2013 OtsegoCounty Library SummerReading Program, beginsMonday June 10th. Childrenages 4-12 who sign up for thesummer will receive fun

handout pages, take-homecrafts and a book log to col-lect stickers tracking thebooks they read.

It is important for ourchildren to continue reading during the summer, statedCathy Campbell, youth serv-ices coordinator. Our sum-mer literacy programs canhelp them retain andincrease their reading levels while having fun.

In addition, an early litera-cy program called Wiggle Worms will be held onMondays for preschoolers

who are 18 months-5 yearsold.

Each week a special family event will take place at thelibrary. The first program,Michigan Rocks and Fossils,is sponsored by the Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society (OWLS). Experts from theBesser Museum in Alpena will present facts about thefossils found in NorthernMichigan This free show onThursday, June 13 will be pre-sented twice, once at11:00am and again at 2:00pm.

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