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Patricia Osburn, OtsegoConservation District
Administrator, is being honoredby the American Association ofUniversity Women (AAUW)Gaylord Area Branch as 2012sWoman Making History. There
will be a luncheon on Saturday,March 24th at 12:30pm atMichaywe Inn the Woods tohonor Patricia.
Patricia is being honored forher work on the DemonstrationGarden and ConservationForest. She envisioned a greenspace in Gaylord, open to thepublic, where people could learnabout the water quality (andother) benefits of landscaping
with native plants. In 1997 sheput plans in motion, clearing outthe county dump nearLivingston Blvd. and creating a3-acre garden next to 16 acres of
woods and trails.
By Jim Akans
There are many facets con-
tributing to the quality of life
one experiences in a communi-
ty. Those range from practical
considerations such as the
availability of transportation,
shopping and medical services,
employment and educational
opportunities, to subjective
impressions regarding safety,
the effectiveness of government
and community leadership, the
arts, entertainment and recre-
ational venues, and the variety
of opportunities for youth and
adult participation within the
community. Each of these
areas and more contribute to
quality of life, and each individ-
ual places their unique empha-
sis on how these factors affect
their satisfaction and enjoy-
ment in a community.
Over the past year, an exten-
sive survey and assessment has
been developed and is under
implementation in Otsego
County to help assess the quali-
ty of life residents in the county
experience in 12 key areas.
Administered through the
Northeast Michigan Council for
Governments (NEMCOG), andimplemented through the
cooperation and participation
of several area agencies and
organizations including the
MSU Extension, County of
Otsego, Otsego County
Township Officers Association,
District Health Department,
Otsego County Community
Foundation and the Otsego
SEE QUALITY OF LIFE PAGE 4A
Patricia Osbornto be honored as
AAUWs 2012 WomanMaking History
STORY
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By Jim Akans
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What makes this 4.5 acre, $12
million facility so unique is thatis designed to actually sortrecyclable material directlyfrom a bags of everydaytrash, ultimately recoveringabout 50-percent of recy-
Inside...
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STORY
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By Jim Akans
Situated in a beautifully renovated mid-20th century home just south of the centerof the pleasant community of Mio, OBriens
Restaurant offers an unexpected, and trulymemorable, dining experience that is
unique, elegant and most of all; delicious.
Under the careful and expert guidance ofDan and Betty OBrien, who have over 40
years of experience in the restaurant busi-
ness that includes operating establishmentsin Breckenridge, Colorado and Key West,
Florida, OBriens places their focus on ambi-ence, service and high quality meals Dan
prepares using only the finest of ingredients.
The reasonably priced fare includes a won-derful range of beef, chicken, seafood dishes
and more, plus a selection of house special-ties that reflect the OBriens 20 years of serv-
ice in Key Wests food service industry.
This is truly a remarkable adventure infood, remarked my wife, Cindy, during our
recent visit to OBriens. Each course is
absolutely delicious, and leaves you eagerlyanticipating the next.
Another regular OBriens patron noted,Its like receiving a plain paper wrapped box
in the mail, and upon opening, finding a glit-tering array of treasures within.
The dining experience at OBriens openswith a basket of fresh homemade breads andan accompanying trio of butters; plain, cin-
namon and garlic. Next up is a seven-itemrelish tray, with refreshing choices of carrots,
coleslaw, cottage cheese, applesauce, black
olives, hotty-totty pickle slices, and cornrelish.
For the main course, we split the prime rib
(seasoned and slow roasted to perfection)and blackened Mahi-Mahi (the perfect light,
yet firm and slightly spicy complement).Dont miss the opportunity to check out
Dans Tasty Taters, a longstanding family
recipe that will leave you searching yourplate for one last bite.
Save room for dessert, because OBriensKey Lime Pie is simply out of this world
good. The secret recipe was reportedly
passed to Dan from a friend down in KeyWest, and Northern Michigan diners are now
the blessed benefactors of this exchange.
OBriens Restaurant is truly a familyowned and operated establishment, with
Dan and Betty at the helm and their son anddaughter, Vincent and Peggy, handling bar- tending and customer service
roles respectively.The ambience is unique, ele-
gant and comforting. The estab-lishment is split into two interiordining areas plus a screened inoutdoor Florida Room. Thedcor is highly detailed with avariety of vintage china,stemware and accents, creatingthe perfect atmosphere for enjoy-ing a fabulous and intimate din-ing experience.
Drive a little and enjoy a lotis OBriens on-the-mark promo-tional slogan, and consideringthe journey through the gorgeousNorthern Michigan countrysideleading to Mio is a feast for thesenses as well, I would highlysuggest enjoying the wonderfuldrive, as well as the excellentadventure in food that waits atthe journeys end.
OBriens Restaurant is locat-ed at 320 S. Morenci (M-33) inMio, across from the CountyCourthouse and directly infront of the Songbird Motel.Hours of operation are
Wednesday through Saturday,5 to 8 pm. For information and
reservations call (989) 826-5547.
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Situated in a beautifully renovated mid-20th century home just south of the pleas-ant community of Mio, OBriens Restaurant offers an unexpected, and truly mem-
orable, dining experience that is unique, elegant and most of all; delicious.
Under the careful and expert guidance of Dan andBetty OBrien (inset photo), OBriens Restaurant in
Mio places their focus on ambience, service andhigh quality, and truly memorable, meals.
OBriens Restaurant in Miooffers a unique and elegant adventure in food
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SundayHigh 65 Low 52
MondayHigh 67 Low 43
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Medal of Honor Recipient toSpeak at NCMC
Marine Sergeant Dakota Meyer, recipient of the Medal of
Honor, will appear at North Central Michigan College on
Wednesday, March 28, for a Lecture Series presentation. Sgt.
Meyer received the militarys highest honor in a ceremony at
the White House last September for his actions during the
Battle of Ganjgal in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in 2009. He
is the first living Marine to receive the honor since 1973 and,
at age 23, one of the youngest.
On September 8, 2009, a group of Marines accompanied
by two platoons of Afghan National Army and Border Police,
moved on foot into the village of Ganjgal for a predawnmeeting with village elders. Three U.S. Marines and a U.S.
Navy corpsman were cut off after their patrol was ambushed
by more than 50 enemy fighters firing rocket-propelled
grenades, mortars and machine guns from houses and forti-
fied positions on the slopes above.
Over a six-hour period, Meyer risked almost certain death
from heavy enemy fire as he and others repeatedly
approached the area of the ambush in a heroic effort to
return fire, retrieve wounded U.S. and Afghan soldiers and
recover the bodies of the missing Americans.
Meyer, a corporal at the time, suffered shrapnel wounds to
his arm and did not expect to survive the battle. I wasnt
really thinking I could die, it was just a matter of when, said
Meyer. I never thought I was going to come out (but)
thats what Marines do.
The Medal of Honor Citation summarized his actions this
way: Corporal Meyers daring initiative and bold fighting
spirit throughout the six-hour battle significantly disrupted
the enemys attack and inspired the members of the com-
bined force to fight on. His unwavering courage and stead-
fast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades in the face of
almost certain death reflected great credit upon himself and
upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps a nd the
United States Naval Service.
The full citation can be seen at this U.S. Marine Corps web
page:
http://www.marines.mil/community/pages/MedalofHonorSgtDakotaMeyer-Citation.aspx
Currently, Meyer is partnering with the Marine Corps
Scholarship Foundation to raise $1 million to support the
education of children of Marines and has issued the Dakota
Meyer Scholarship Challenge to America to match his
efforts to raise an additional $1 million.
The Lecture Series presentation will take place at 7 p.m. in
the colleges Student and Community Resource Center. The
program is free; however, tickets will be required for entry.
They are available at North Centrals college store, student
services office and the business office on the Petoskey cam-
pus, at the colleges Cheboygan office at Cheboygan High
School, the Gaylord office at the University Center at Gaylord
and at the East Jordan office at the Lake Street Center in East
Jordan.
St. Patricks Dayhas a very colorful
history indeedBy Jim Akans
While a patron saint of Ireland, the hero of St.
Patricks Day, St. Patrick himself, was actually born
Maewyn Succat, the son of a wealthy landowner,
in Britain somewhere around 385 AD. He was
captured by pirates and taken to Ireland during
his impressionable mid-teens, and spent several
years in slavery herding sheep.Maewyn returned to Ireland when he was in his
30s and became a bishop, adopting the Latin
name Patricius, later shortened to Patrick. St.
Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed clover,
or shamrock, to symbolize the concept of the holy
trinity in his ministry. St. Patrick is believed to
have passed away on March 17th in the year 461
AD, and thus it is on the occasion of his death that
St. Patricks Day is celebrated each year.
Among the many legends attributed to St.
Patrick is that he drove snakes out of Ireland, an
act refuted by modern science. However, its the
fabled four-leaf clover, also known as a shamrock,
which has put much of the green into St. Patricks
Day over the years.
The image of the precious shamrock was widely
popularized to baby boomers in America by
Lucky the Leprechaun, who first appeared on
childrens cereal boxes back in 1963. Children
pursued Lucky who lamented they were always
after me Lucky Charms, a sugar and grain version
of his pot o gold; consisting of magically deli-
cious stars, moons, hearts and especially hard to
find green clovers, or shamrocks
Now there never was an actual Shamrock
Plant, it is a word with roots in the Irish seam-
rog which means little clover. Clover there is
plenty of, with hundreds of varieties, though the
true Irish Shamrock as identified by Nathaniel
Colgan in the late 1800s, is the Trifolium repens, a
creeping White Clover.
A white shamrock?
Well no, the flower is white, but the familiar leaf
is as green as the Emerald Isle itself. This particu-
lar species was held in high esteem by the early
Celts of Wales, and represented a charm against
evil spirits. Three-leaf shamrocks from St. Patricks
times have sprouted into the lucky four-leaf clover
variety much sought after today. They are consid-ered a symbol of good luck a nd good fortune that
according to some estimates can be found only
once among 10,000 of the regular three-leaf brand
choking off the grass in many a lawn.
The color blue also has a place in St. Patricks
lore. According to legend, St. Patrick preferred
blue as the color of his vestments. Green actually
didnt become associated with St. Patricks Day
until the 19th century. In early Ireland, green
was the imagined color of fairies and immortals,
and was used by farmers to encourage crops to
grow.
Today, green is everywhere on St. Patricks Day.
We have green beer, green hair, green water in the
Chicago River, green clothing worn somewhere to
keep from getting pinched, and of course, green
shamrocks.
So grab some green and enjoy the luck of the
Irish this St. Patricks Day. As one popular Irish
toast proclaims: may the roof above us never fall
in, and may we f riends beneath it never fall out.
Its the Greenest Day of the Year
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Records and Normals forGaylord at Gaylord Regional Airport
Record Normal Record Normal Record Record
Month Day High High Low Low Precip. Snowvall
March 15 74 F 1990 37 F -10 F 1980 17 F 1.41 in. 1959 9 in. 1959March 16 67 F 1990 37 F -9 F 1997 18 F 0.26 in. 1989 3.5 in. 1989March 17 66 F 1966 37 F -6 F 1967 18 F 0.4 in. 1992 5 in. 1989March 18 65 F 1966 38 F -10 F 1959 19 F 0.37 in. 1998 5 in. 1965March 19 58 F 1976 38 F -6 F 1989 19 F 0.57 in. 1983 8 in. 1971March 20 58 F 1976 39 F -10 F 1986 20 F 0.43 in. 1970 5.5 in. 1970March 21 57 F 2003 39 F -6 F 1988 20 F 0.83 in. 1994 6 in. 1982March 22 60 F 1987 40 F -6 F 1989 21 F 1.6 in. 1975 13 in. 1955March 23 63 F 2000 40 F 2 F 2008 21 F 0.56 in. 1966 5.5 in. 1974March 24 67 F 1987 41 F -10 F 2008 21 F 0.72 in. 1851 11.5 in. 1951
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Quality of Life Continued...County United Way, the goal is to reveal
these quality of life findings in a report antic-
ipated to be released in early 2013. The
main categories that are being utilized to
measure the quality of life in Otsego County
are;- Housing
- Economy
- Government & Political
- Health & Wellness
- Safety & Security
- Community & Civic Engagement
- Recreation & Leisure
- Infrastructure
- Faith Based
- Education & Lifelong Learning
- Arts & Culture
- Natural Resources & Environment
The assessment involves several core steps
and phases, the first of which was completed
late last year. This was a 68-question survey
mailed to approximately 10-percent of
Otsego County residents who participated inthe 2008 presidential election. Nearly 50-
percent of these 1,167 individuals completed
and returned the surveys an unexpectedly
high return rate. Concerns over unemploy-
ment, insufficient wage levels, and gas prices
were areas a high percentage of respondents
agreed upon, as were a high levels of satis-
faction in regard to Otsego County being a
great place to raise a family, having neigh-
borhoods that are safe, offering abundant
opportunities to get involved and volunteer,
has a wide diversity of churches, and a great
county library.
While this first phase of the assessment
provides an informative snapshot of quali-
ty of life impressions from written survey
respondents, the overall assessment willinvolve many additional methods and par-
ticipants.
Currently, the opportunity to take an
online survey is open to all Otsego County
residents. The deadline for completing this
survey is fast approaching, as it must be
completed by Friday, March 16th. This sur-
vey takes about 10 minutes to complete. A
request to participate can be made by visit-
ing the website listed at the end of this arti-
cle.
Additional components of the Quality of
Life Assessment will include analysis ofrecent studies and data gatherings, such as
the 2010 Census, Otsego County Master Plan
and 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in
Otsego County, the Community for a
Lifetime Assessment, and the One County
One Vision. Focus groups are also being
assembled, and there is group of outside
experts called a Community Assessment
Team who will meet with area residents and
investigate high priority issues. Targeted
input from area youth is also a top priority
and this is being collected through surveys,
advisory groups, group projects and social
media networks.
The final step in the Otsego County
Quality of Life Assessment will involve the
35-member advisory committee and projectmanager utilizing this amazing collection of
data to document the current quality of life
in Otsego County. The findings will be sum-
marized in a Quality of Life Progress Report
that will include a comprehensive communi-
ty profile detailing the countys assets and
notable features.
Phil Alexander, who is spearheading the
Quality of Life Assessment project, observes
that these results will offer Otsego County
residents and leaders a tremendous resource
for becoming proactive in planning for the
future.
Change is going to happen, he relates,
so we might as well help steer it in the
direction of our desired future. Otsego
County has a lot of good things going - so
let's capitalize on our assets and opportuni-
ties, and continue working together to
ensure our community is a great place to live
and work.
To learn more about the Otsego County
Quality of Life Assessment, visit
www.otsego.org/qol.
Photo by Jim AkAns
Education and Lifelong Learning are among the 12 key categories that are beingutilized to measure the quality of life in Otsego County.
Photo by Jim AkAns
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Otsego County has a lot of good things going, observes Phil Alexander, who isspearheading the Quality of Life Assessment project, so let's capitalize on our
assets and opportunities, and continue working together to ensure our communityis a great place to live and work.
Recycling continued...clables from that waste stream that wouldnormally end up in landfills.
Innovative recycling technology isexpanding at an unprecedented rate, statesKelly Ignace, director of marketing and pub-lic relations for American Waste. Originallyrecycling efforts were directed primarily in
high density population areas in the coun-trythat is starting to change. Part of that isbecause more people are asking for recyclingin more rural areas. Another factor is theeconomy, as people have a growing desire to
waste less. They are more aware of whatthey are spending money on and want tohave a say in where the waste from thoseproducts is ultimately going.
Recently, I was part of a group of fourteencommunity members from Otsego County
who attended a tour of the American Wastefacility in Traverse City. Otsego County is
currently looking at ways to improve theavailability and effectiveness of recycling inthe county, with a proposed enhanced recy-cling program planned for voter considera-tion on the upcoming November ballot. Theapproximately one-hour tour of the facilityrevealed an impressive investment by
American Waste, aimed at keeping as muchtrash out of area landfills as current technol-ogy will allow.
We are the only facility in the countrythat can process three separate wastestreams utilizing a single processing line,Ignace observes. Those streams areMunicipal Solid Waste (MSW), Single StreamRecycling, and Construction & DemolitionMaterials. Our MSW process recovers about50-percent recyclables from typical curbsidetrash pick up. The Single Stream processingcan recover 98-percent recyclables by vol-
ume from unsorted materials the consumerdrops off at their local recycle stations.
The key word here is unsorted. WhileIgnace notes that efficiency is increased
when glass is separated from other recycla-ble materials such as plastics, metals, card-board and paper, gone are the days when the
consumer was required to sort through thesedifferent types of materials before droppingoff them off at their recycling center.
The sorting equipment line at theAmerican Waste facility is a marvel tobehold. It combines an array of electronic,optical and mechanical processes working inconcert with a team of approximately 20employees stationed at various stages alongthe line. These integral processes divertrecyclables to appropriate channels as theraw materials pass along a conveyor belt.The facility employs about 80 people in total,
running two shifts per day.Recycling is not only the environmentally
conscientious thing to do, Ignace notes, itcan also be a more economical way of deal-ing with waste in areas where recyclingoptions are available. It can keep an overall
waste bill lower when someone is able to
separate recyclables from trash, and thosematerials are able to be re-used rather thanbecome buried in a local landfill.
American Waste serves customersthroughout northern Lower Michigan in anarea extending from Manistee on the south-
west, east to near Roscommon, and north tothe Mackinac Bridge. For further informa-tion and additional images of the American
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Conservation District participatesin AmeriCorps program
In a partnership with the AmeriCorps program, through
Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development
(RC&D), the Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District isable to offer an exciting opportunity to complete a diverse
set of conservation p rojects.This May October 2012 position is also sponsored by the
Higgins Lake Foundation and the Roscommon County Solid
Waste Recycling Committee. To fill this position, they are
looking for someone who is able to manage multiple tasks
and has strong communication skills. This is an excellent
opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the fields of
environmental education and public outreach.
This Environmental Technician will be involved with a
variety of projects. The member will develop and present
outreach and education programs to a number of audiences.
Some experience working with the public is preferred, but
not mandatory. An outgoing people person will do well in
this role. Main topics include recycling, native plants and
lake stewardship. When requested, the member will assist
townships with planning and developing their new parks.
Applications are available atwww.huronpinesamericorps.org and will be accepted until
March 23. Please fill out a hard copy of the Huron PinesAmeriCorps Member Application form and send with yourcover letter, resume and list of references to: AmeriCorpsCoordinator at Huron Pines, 501 Norway Street, Grayling MI49738.
Patricia Osborncontinued... March Reading Month at St. Mary
Since then, the garden has been constantly evolv-
ing to meet the needs of the community. Today it
includes a number of different gardens (songbird,
butterfly, native Michigan wildflower, ground cover,perennial, herb, rose, hummingbird, and a childrens
garden). The conservation forest nearby has infor-
mational signs that explain the importance of good
forest management. A composting demonstration
site shows people how they can compost kitchen
scraps and yard trimmings. And the newest addi-
tion, a greenhouse, is the only source of native wild-
flowers and grasses in Northern Michigan.
The garden provides a space for community
members to grow their own vegetables, and in past
years it was home to a program that grew produce
for families in need. In addition, this green space
sees regular use by Treetops summer day camp, the
Conservation Districts annual Conservation Day
Camp, Boy Scouts groups, and landscaping classes
from Gaylord High School, giving children and
teenagers the chance to participate in hands-on
activities in the beautiful outdoors. This uniquegreen space in Gaylord is a gem for our community
especially since Patricia set it up to be always evolv-
ing to meet the communitys needs.
Please join in honoring this great achievement.
Tickets for the luncheon on Saturday, at Michaywe
Inn the Woods are $22.50 and are available at Saturn
Booksellers, or by contacting Jessica Kane at (715)
897-3409. RSVPs are requested by March 19th.
Gaylord St. Mary second grade students and teacher Molly
Reppuhn celebrate with Diocese of Gaylord Superintendent
Charles Taylor to kick off March Reading Month.
Mr. Taylor read Max Lucado's "You Are Special" to elemen-
tary students to kick off the month of reading, after students
were given clues about Mr. Taylor each day during the week.
Students then guessed who our guest reader was, after he read
to students. St. Mary students participate in a variety of daily
March reading activities such as read a shirt day, play a word
game, and read with a buddy.
Contact Molly Reppuhn or Nancy Wind at 732-5801 for more
information.
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Its the newest resale shop in the north,with a Grand Opening taking place this
coming weekend at Four Seasons Resale ofthe North in Gaylord. Located at 111 E.Main Street near the corner of North
Center Street, the 2,100 square foot facilityis renovated, decorated to the tee, and
brimming with quality items ranging fromadult and childrens clothing and acces-sories, books, CDs, DVDs, household
knickknacks, artwork and more.Our focus is on providing an upbeat
shopping atmosphere, states owner, TerieRogers. We offer a very personalized,interactive shopping experience for our
customers. If they dont happen to findwhat they are looking for, we will keep an
eye out for those specific items whensearching for future inventory.
Rogers states that she is always on the
lookout for items for her shop, constantlyperusing places like Craigs List, garage andestate sales, and even great deals at other
shops in the area.She notes, I look for items that are of
good quality, which I can purchase and
have a small mark up, and still off er to my
customers at an exceptional value.
And the values at Four Seasons Resale of
the North are truly a bargain hunters
dream. Examples include a wide selection
of jeans and pants for just $3.50 each
hardcover books at $1.50 and softcover
books for just 75-cents. The store will also
offer some new items, including handbags,
scarves and even tools in the near future.
The layout inside Four Seasons Resale of
the North is spacious and open, providing
easy wheelchair access. While consign-
ment sales are not offered, Rogers notes
that item donations are always graciously
accepted and she will consider pick-up f or
those items within a 50-mile radius of thestore. The shop will also be accepting cred-
it cards for orders over $15.
Early spring hours at Four Seasons
Resale of the North are Monday and
Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday and
Saturday from 10 am until 7 pm, and
Sunday from noon until 5 pm. For addi-
tional information, contact Terie Rogers at
(989) 306-1482.
An upbeat, personalize shopping experience at
Four Seasons Resale of the North
Dont miss this weekends Grand Opening of the newest resale shop in the north -Four Seasons Resale of the North, founded by Terie Rogers and located at 111 E.
Main Street in Gaylord.
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NORTHERN MICHIGANDoes Your BusinessOffer a Discount toSenior Citizens?
If you offer a discount toSenior Citizens, we wouldlike to include your discountinformation in our SpringSenior Living Guide. Just e-mail us your Senior discountinformation as you wouldlike it listed and we willinclude it in our Senior LivingSection FREE OF CHARGE.Deadline is March 15. Be sureand send the information for
your free listing before then.Include the following info:Discount DescriptionBusiness NameBusiness AddressCityOf course, we would love tohave you advertise in this
popular Special Section tar-geted at Seniors that will bedelivered with both of ournewspapers, the CharlevoixCounty News and the WeeklyChoice this Spring. TheSenior Guide is a special sec-tion full of articles and infor-mation that senior readers
will find interesting andhelpful. The content is tar-geted at active seniors and
will contain plenty of healthytips for staying active. Thissection will remain in ourdistribution locationsthroughout CharlevoixCounty, Petoskey, Gaylord,Cheboygan, Grayling, IndianRiver, Mancelona, Mio, and
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Advertisers may also submitinformational articles that
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your Free Listing informationus at [email protected]
GRAYLINGCeramics Class at theAAV
Wednesday, March 14, and 21at 6pm at the AuSable Artisan
Village. Ceramics: Have youever been curious about clayand the processes involved inmaking pottery? Learn how itfeels, processes involved andtechnical information along
with hands-on experiencecreating beads, potterystamps and decorative tiles.
All three sessions for only $50 with a $5 discount for AAVmembers. For more informa-tion: go to www.art-galleryaav.org and click onCalendar of Events. Click onthe date of the class fordetails.
GAYLORDTaste of GaylordTickets for the 2012 Taste ofGaylord are now available!The 2012 Taste of Gaylord
will be held on March 14thfrom 5:30pm-8pm at OtsegoClub and Resort. The cost is$25 and tickets must be pur-chased in advance. Comesample the flavors of many ofour local Chamber MemberRestaurants to find your newfavorite or to experience andold favorite. Stop by theChambers Main Street officeor call Karen at 989-732-6333for your ticket.
CHEBOYGANWildlife RehabilitationCome on Wednesday, March14, 6:30pm to the Cheboygan
Area Public Library for a
Straits Area Audubon pro-gram on WildlifeRehabilitation by SusanGood of Northernaire
Wildlife Rescue. This is not acall for do-it-yourself animalcare, since becoming a
wildlife rehabilitator takesmany years of training andtesting and a great deal ofspecialized equipment.Instead, Susan will explain
what to do when you initiallyencounter an orphaned or
wounded animal, how todetermine if it would benefitfrom human help, and whenand how to contact alicensed rehabilitator. Learnthe most important three
things an injured animalneeds immediately, and thesingle most important thingNOT to do with it.Refreshments and raffle and
door prize drawings will fol-low the meeting.
GAYLORDFree Divorce ClinicThe 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and RiverHouse Womens Shelter willhold free monthly divorceclinics open to communitymembers who cannot affordto hire an attorney and arerepresenting themselves.Clinic locations will alternatebetween Otsego andCrawford Counties. The clin-ics in Otsego County are heldat the United Way Building,
116 East Fifth Street on,March 15, 5:30pm.
GAYLORD & GRAYLINGAdvertising ScamThe Gaylord Area & Grayling
Area Chamber of Commerces would like to caution allmembers and non memberbusinesses that there is acompany called Universal
Advertising Associatesallegedly representing theyare producing a map projectfor a number of chambers inNorthern Michigan. TheGaylord and GraylingChambers have both notifiedus that they are NOT affiliat-ed with this project!
VANDERBILTMusic jam3rd Thursday of every monthat Corwith Township hall. 6-9pm. Call Billie at 989-983-
4185.
PETOSKEYFree ForeclosureWorkshopsLearn from experts how toprevent your home fromgoing into foreclosure.Michigan residents continueto fall victim to the troubledeconomy. Residents whoseek housing assistance innorthwest Michigan can findhelp with the NorthwestMichigan Community Action
Agency (NMCAA). FreeForeclosure PreventionEducation workshops areavailable in NMCAAs
Traverse City, Petoskey, andCadillac offices.Homeowners will learn howto avoid foreclosure and thedifferent foreclosure pro-grams that are available.NMCAA, a certified HUD andMSHDA Housing Counseling
Agency, will also educatehomeowners about the fore-closure process and counselfamilies on budgeting fortheir personal financial situ-ation. Homeowners do nothave to be within the actualforeclosure process to accessthese services. Many areavailable to assist before acrisis actually occurs to keep
the clients out of the foreclo-sure process altogether. Fordetails or more information,or learn about the workshop,please call 231-947-3780 or(800) 632-7334. NMCAAs
website is www.nmcaa.net.
GRAYLINGThe Baby to ToddlersClosetDistribution days in Graylingat the Michelson MethodistChurch this month areThursday, March 15th from11am until 3pm. No clients
will be accepted after2:30pm. We are desperatelyin need of girls clothes 0-3
months and all toddlers 1t,18 months, 2Tand 3T boysand girls clothes. Any help
with the above would beappreciated. We are also inneed of volunteers. For moreinformation contact RoseMary at 989-348-2985
CHEBOYGAN COUNTYScholarships Availableto Area GraduatesThe Sturgeon for Tomorrow(SFT) Fisheries, Wildlife orNatural ResourcesScholarships in the amountof $500 each is being offeredto 2012 high school gradu-ates of Cheboygan Area High
School, Inland Lakes HighSchool and Onaway HighSchool. Students may con-tact their school guidanceoffice for an application. TheSFT Fisheries, Wildlife orNatural ResourcesScholarships was establishedto promote the mission ofSturgeon For Tomorrow, "toassist fisheries managers inthe rehabilitation of lakesturgeon." Scholarships weredesigned to provide tangibleencouragement and publicrecognition for academicachievement or communityservice students with acourse of study in the field ofFisheries, Wildlife or NaturalResources conservation. Thegoal of these scholarships isto further the objectives ofSFT by rewarding and pro-moting the education anddevelopment of future fish-eries professionals. Theapplication deadline isMarch 15th. For more infor-mation call 231-625-2776.
GRAYLINGFuture of the FarmersMarketThursday, March 15 at 7pm
at City Hall. Beth Hubbardand Doug Baum will be giv-ing a special presentation atthe DDA meeting regardingthe future of the Farmers
Market and potentialchanges to the marketincluding changing the loca-tion. This could potentiallyhave a very positive impacton our community and they
would appreciate any inputthat our community can pro-vide.
GRAYLINGSt. Patricks DayVariety ShowThursday, March 15 at theRialto Theatre, programbegins 7:15pm. Tickets are$10 (tickets purchased from aProject Graduation rep willbenefit Project Graduation).
Stop in to participating busi-nesses around town to get
your name into the drawing.
GRAYLINGSwiss Steak DinnerMichelson Memorial UnitedMethodist Church will host aSwiss Steak Dinner onThursday, March 15, from4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults$9.00, children 6-12 $4.00and under 6 will eat free.Takeouts will be available.
GRAYLINGMoving ForwardThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging is pre-
senting another in theMoving Forward series enti-tled Planning for Peace ofMind. There will be threeThursday presentations onMarch 15th Consider theConversation, March 22ndIll Never Need that Form!and March 29th Medicaid,
Will I Need It? Staff fromMercy Hospital Grayling,local attorneys, and DavidShaltz of Chalgian & TrippLaw Offices in East Lansing
will be presenting. The focuswill be on how to have con-versations with loved onesabout end of life planning.Topics will include wills,
Power of Attorneys andMedicaid. All presentationsare free and open to the pub-lic. Each will run from 6 -7pmat the Crawford CountyCommission on Aging andSenior Center, 308 LawndaleSt. Join us for dinner at 5pmprior to the presentation. Formore information call 989-348-7123.
GRAYLINGS.A.F.E. Series:Personal SafetyJoin us on March 15th at11am at the Commission on
Aging and Senior Center, 308Lawndale St. as retired Police
Officer Tim Coe will beaddressing seniors on thetopic of personal safety. Coespent more than 35 years inlaw enforcement. He is certi-fied as a crime preventionofficer, in identity theft andphysical security surveys.
What can you do to keep yourself safe when you areshopping? How can youguard your identity? OfficerCoes wealth of knowledge
will assist you in being saferas you go about your dailylife. Stay for lunch after thepresentation. People 60 andolder eat for a suggesteddonation of $2.50. Thoseunder 60 eat for a cost of
$4.75.
GRAYLING10th Anniversary BashThursday, March 15 at 6pm Devereaux Library -Help usparty like its 2002 at this bashto honor 10 years of service atour Plum Street location.Come one, come all formusic, food and reminiscingon what it took to build this
wonderful treasure!
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GAYLORDMen's conferenceGet your tickets now for theHigher Call Men'sConference at the
Evangelical Free ChurchApril 21. The day long eventfeatures guests Fred Stoeker,the Stand Strength Team andDavid Dean. To order ticketsgo to www.ahighercall.comor phone the church at 989-732-2647. Purchase ticketsbefore March 15 and save!$25 if purchased by 3/15; $30if purchased by 4/10. After4/10 price is $35.
NORTHERN MICHIGANAdvertising funds theWeekly Choice
We love to run communityannouncements and newsreleases about all the things
happening in NorthernMichigan in the WeeklyChoice. We help publicizehundreds of events andactivities all across our area.Readers love the fact that the
Weekly Choice is distributedfree to hundreds of locations.However, it is expensive topublish this newspaper each
week filled with positivenews and sports. Our onlysource of revenue comesfrom advertising. If yourbusiness or organization hasan advertising budget, besure to include the WeeklyChoice in your plans. Ouradvertising rates are far less
than most other papers and your message will reachreaders all across NorthernMichigan. The Weekly Choiceis distributed free of chargeon news stands to 40 townsincluding Gaylord, Petoskey,Cheboygan, Grayling, IndianRiver, Onaway, Mio,Lewiston, Mancelona and allsurrounding towns. Contactus at [email protected] call 989-732-8160.
ROSCOMMONSLIDE performs atKirtlandFriday, March 16th at 7pm atKirtland Center for the
Performing Arts -The IrishTimes calls SLIDE tradition-al musicians with attitudeand credits the group withbringing drawing roomgrandeur and high spiritstogether with its diversesongs, which range fromsoulful and sorrowful to con-tagiously energetic. FolkRoots Magazine proclaims,Theres plenty of action andflamboyance in Slidessmusic, which merges swag-ger with traditional expert-
ise. Ticket Prices: $26 / $22.Purchase online at www.kirt-landcenter.com or TicketOffice at 989-275-6777.
GAYLORDRace the faceMarch 16 - 19. Race The FaceSnowmobile Drag Races atTreetops Resort.
INDIAN RIVERBusiness BeforeHours
At Inland Lakes High School,7am 8:30am. The IndianRiver Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors invite you toattend Business BeforeHours hosted at the InlandLakes High School on Friday,March 16th. The Salvation
Army of Cheboygan CountyPNC Bank and Personal
Touch Advertising will becosponsoring this Breakfast with Inland Lake Schools.Begin your day with a deli-cious breakfast buffet, doorprizes and 50/50 drawings
while networking with areabusiness owners. The event
will begin at 7am and contin-ue until 8:30am. Admissionat the door is $5 f or membersand $10 for not yet members.Please RSVP to the IndianRiver Chamber of Commerceat 238-9325 or email us [email protected].
PETOSKEYBenefit concertCamp Daggett will present a
family friendly concert onFriday, March 16 at 7pm atthe Emmet CountryFairgrounds. This concert
will be a fundraiser for CampDaggett and will featureOrpheum Bell, a multi-tal-ented band from Ann Arbor,Michigan. Orpheum Bell'smusic is a unique mix ofEastern Folk and country
with a hint of gypsy thatpleases the senses of all ages.Celebrate St. Patrick's Dayearly, and support scholar-ships for children to attendCamp Daggett. Hors d'oeu-vres and non-alcoholicdrinks will be served as
refreshments between musi-cal sets. Call 231-347-9742extension 100 to make areservation and receive a dis-count! Reserved ticket pricesare $15 for adults and $7 forstudents (high school-agedor younger.) Admissionprices at the door will be $20for adults and $10 for stu-dents.
INDIAN RIVERSoup SupperCheboygan County Humane
Society Soup Supper Friday,March 16th at the InvernessTwp. Hall on VFW Rd. from3:30 to 6:30pm. Menuincludes delicious choices of
homemade soups, breadsand desserts!! Beverage alsoincluded for only $7 foradults and $5 for children 12and under. Lenten Soups willbe Available! The proceedsbenefit the Humane Society.Call 231.238.8221 for moreinfo
GAYLORDOpen SewingMarch 16 & 17 JoinDelphines Quilt Shop foropen sewing all day from9am-9pm for NationalQuilting Weekend.
MIO
Gun ShowSaturday, March 17, 9am -3pm at the Mio CommunityCenter, 305 9th St. Admissionis $5, children under 12 free ifaccompanied by adult. CallBud Spowl now to reserve
your table, 989-335-3195.
GRAYLINGSt. Patrick's Day Music
You are cordially invited to join us for a special St.Patricks Day ConcertSaturday, Mar. 17, 7-9pm inthe AuSable Artisan Village
Art Gallery, 219 Michigan Ave. in downtown, 989-293-9305. Admission: $10 AAV
members and $12 non-mem-bers. Doors open at 6:30pm.Refreshments will be served.
An Evening of Celtic andCeltic Inspired Music by KellyShively, Pam Luce and DanHouse. Vocal harmonies andinstrumentation, includingguitars, harp, lap dulcimer,mandolin, banjola, fiddle,banjo and bodhran. Wearingof the green optional butencouraged!
BRUTUSCorned beef & cab-bageThe Brutus United Church ofChrist, 6590 Maple River Rd,
is having a corned beef andcabbage dinner on SaturdayMarch 17th. The times are4p-6p, cost $7 adults, 12 andunder $4. Dinner includesbeverage and dessert. Take-out will be available, visit our
web site at brutusucc.org
GAYLORDPub CrawlMarch 17The BeardedDogg Lounge, The SportHaus Pub (Alpine Tavern &Eatery), Timothy's Pub and
Mary's Tavern are sponsoringa St. Patricks Day Pub Crawlbenefiting the Otsego CountyUnited Way.
GAYLORDParadeMarch 17 is the 12th AnnualEagle 101.5 St Patricks DayParade at noon with IrishStew lunch following at theCommunity Center. This
years Parade Marshall isRichard Bebble.
GRAYLINGJewelry Making Class:Artisan BraceletSaturday, March 17th from 1-4 pm at the AuSable Artisan
Village Art Center -This classintroduces a deceptively sim-ple method of twisting andcoiling wire that results in a
lovely artisan level bracelet.This technique is very flexi-ble and can be used to makemany other types of jewelry.
All tools and materials will besupplied. Youll leave class
with a completed project. Noexperience necessary. You
will need to bring chargedcordless drill if you have it (ifnot we can share.) No drillbits necessary. The fee for theclass is: AAV Members: $30plus a $10 materials charge /Non-Members: $35 plus a$10 materials charge.
FREDERICLibrary Grand Re
Opening CelebrationSaturday, March 17th at11am -Join us for a ribboncutting ceremony and thegrand re-opening of ourFrederic Community Library(now in the FredericTownship Offices at 6470Manistee St. in Frederic).There will be fun for the
whole family with magicianNate the Great performing at11:30 a.m. followed by greatfood and music. Come seeour new digs and help us cel-ebrate St. Patricks Day instyle.
GAYLORD
Bowl for Kids SakeBig Brothers Big Sisters ofNorth central Michigan haveannounced that Bowl ForKids Sake is scheduled forMarch 17th at 7pm at theGaylord Bowling Center;team sign up is now takingplace, go to www.bbbsnc-mi.org or call 989-732-7780for more information.
PETOSKEYSingles for ChristDinner group for all area sin-
gles 50+ years will meetSaturday, March 17 6pm atBob Evans in Petoskey. Afterdinner we will go to 1stPresbyterian church, 501 E.
Mitchell. Bring cards, games,a beverage & snack.Reservations required.R.S.V.P. Frieda, 231-347-5747or E-mail:[email protected]
GRAYLINGHealing TouchWorkshopSaturday, March 17th &Sunday, March 18th from8am to 6pm each day. MercyHospital Grayling will offer a2-day workshop in HealingTouch, which influences thehuman energy field toenhance healing and well-being. Those interested in
learning more about thebodys energy system andhow to access it are invited toregister for two days of stud-ies at the hospital. Cost: $365for the public and $225 forfull-time students. Registerby March 1 for an early-birdprice of $340. $100 for MHGStaff. To registration callcoordinator Marian Long at(989) 348-0428 or email [email protected].
GAYLORDString and WoodwindConcertMarch 18 The Gaylord AreaCouncil for the Arts invites
you to a String andWoodwind Concert at 3pm atthe Peace Lutheran Church
GAYLORDForks over KnivesEvery minute one person
dies in the U.S. from heartdisease or cancer.Meanwhile, these diseasesare rare throughout much ofthe rest of the world. What
are we doing to increasethese diseases and what can we do to prevent them? Attend the film showingMarch 19, 6:30pm at the 7thDay Adventist Church, 206 W.5th St. (just East of the StatePolice post)
GAYLORDTea with Tots
Aspen Ridge RetirementVillage is happy to invite thecommunity to join us for aTea with Tots Carnival onTuesday, March 20th from10:30 11:30 a.m. This pro-gram will give young childrenthe chance to interact with
the elderly in a relaxedatmosphere, while also pro-viding Aspen Ridge residentsa memory stimulating activi-ty. Parents, family members,babysitters, and day careproviders are all welcome to
join us with children of anyages. Certified MassageTherapist, Laurie Lark, willbe on hand to give free 10-minute chair massages toadults, while children canlook forward to a bunny pet-ting zoo with the 4-H HareRaisers Club, having a carni-val photo taken with our res-idents, and a variety ofgames! Children will alsoreceive a carnival-themed
gift bag. The event will con-clude with a drawing for afree massage and other doorprizes. Located at 1261
Village Parkway. RSVP toChristy Payne at 989-705-2500
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in children is a critical task for parents.
And you're right -- there's a big differ-
ence between healthy self-esteem and
destructive selfishness. Like you, many
moms and dads find themselves askinghow to find the right balance.
Dr. Kevin Leman, a frequent Focus on
the Family broadcast guest, suggests
that parents can cultivate healthy self-
esteem in their kids by learning "the A-
B-Cs."
The letter A stands for (BEGIN
ITALS)acceptance(END ITALS). We
might not always approve of our chil-
dren's choices or behavior, but we
always need to let them know that we
love and accept them unconditionally.
In other words, you can tell your son
that playing video games for six hours a
day is unacceptable. But don't give him
the impression that (BEGIN
ITALS)he(END ITALS) is therefore unac-
ceptable.The letter B stands for (BEGIN
ITALS)belonging(END ITALS). We can
give our kids a sense of belonging by
creating a sense of community within
the family. It's important that we give
our sons and daughters a voice in fami-
ly decisions when appropriate, that we
listen to what they have to say, and that
we support them in their a ctivities.
Finally, the letter C stands for (BEGIN
ITALS)competence(END ITALS). We can
give our children the gift of competence
by allowing them to experience life first-
hand. This means we need to avoid
being overprotective. And we should
fight the urge to do for our kids what
they can do for themselves. Even when
they make mistakes, they'll be gaining
life experience that will boost their
sense of self-worth in the long run.
Acceptance, belonging and confi-
dence ... if we can instill these A-B-Cs in
our kids' hearts and minds, we'll be set-
ting them on the road to healthy self-
esteem.
** ** **
Q: Every now and then, my 5-year-old daughter cries (usual-ly when she doesn't get herway) and says things like,"Nobody loves me!" My familyhas a history of depression,and I wonder if my daughter's
behavior is normal or if it is asign that she is depressed.
JULI: You are wise to be sensitive to
signs of depression in your daughter.
However, the behavior you are describ-ing sounds like a normal 5-year-old
reaction. Children are not as sophisti-
cated in muting their feelings as we areas adults. That's why they are so much
fun to be with! Within a 10-minute span,
they can experience elation and devas-
tation, feel love and hatred, and think you are both the best mom and the
worst mom in the world.
Even so, a 5-year-old can bedepressed, and it's good to know what
to look for. If your daughter weredepressed, her feelings would be lesssituational. In other words, she would
be down, expressing sad feelings even
when good things are happening
around her. You might also noticechanges in appetite and sleep patterns.
Depressed children sometimes with-
draw, get panicky, and lose interest inthings they used to enjoy. If you consis-
tently notice these symptoms in your
daughter, seek help from a professional
counselor or her pediatrician. You also want to be careful not to
overreact when your daughter displays
negative emotions throughout the nor-mal course of daily life. If you go over-
board with consolation and comfort
when she makes statements like,"Nobody loves me!" you may reinforce
that behavior. She needs a steady supply
of love and affection from
you, not just when she isshowing negative emotion.
** ** **Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on the
Family, author of several books,
and a wife and mother of three.
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From March 16th through the 18th, Boyne
Mountain will once again be the site of a leg-
endary party of epic proportions. This is
where Mardi Gras meets the mountain.
Outrageous and crazy become the norm for
the weekend, from skiers and snowboarders
in costumes to the always hilarious Slush
Cup. The Victor warming house is the place
to be for on-hill mayhem.
With roots going all the way back to the
early days of Boyne Mountain and the origi-
nal Snow Bunny Ball, Carnival Weekend
continues to offer an exciting selection of
events that bring out the wacky side of ski-
ing. The weekend schedule of events will
include:
Friday, March 16:- 9am-9pm: Skiing and snowboarding
- 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm: Zipline
Adventure Tour, a 2.5 hour tour down the
mountain, through the trees and over slopes.
Advance reservations required.
- 11:30am-5pm: Outdoor cookout on the
Mountain Express Deli & Provisions patio
featuring a fire pit, burgers, brats, hot dogs,
beer, wine and Bloody Marys
- 1pm-6pm: Twin Zip Rides, a 780' zip line
- 7pm-10pm: Hipps n' Ricco performs in
Everett's
- 9:30pm-1:30am: Mac Daddy Band per-
forms in the Snowflake Lounge (free entry,
21+)
Saturday, March 17:- 9am-4:30pm: Skiing and snowboarding
- 9am-4:30pm: On-hill party at the Victor
warming house
- 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm: Zipline
Adventure Tour, a 2.5 hour tour down the
mountain, through the trees and over slopes.
Advance reservations required.
- 11:30am-6pm: Outdoor cookout on the
Mountain Express Deli & Provisions patio
featuring a fire pit, burgers, brats, hot dogs,
beer, wine and Bloody Marys
- 12pm-10pm: Complimentary Bus Service
to and from Boyne Mountain
- 1pm-7pm: Twin Zip Rides, a 780' zipline
- 2:30pm: Adult costume contest at the
Victor warming house - prizes include a
2012/13 BOYNE Gold Pass, gift cards andmore!
- 3pm-6pm: Michelle Chenard performs
on the Mountain Express Deli & Provisions
patio
- 6pm-1:30am: The Great Carnival Bash in
the Civic Center featuring eXperience DJ,
northern Michigans most exciting DJ enter-
tainment, from 6-9pm and the Mac Daddy
Band from 9:30pm 1:30am, prize give-
aways, party favors and cash bar (free entry,
21+)
- 7pm-9pm: Ben Overbeek performs in the
Snowflake Lounge (free entry, 21+)
- 9:30pm-1:30am: Natural Born Suspects
perform in the Snowflake Lounge (free entry,
21+)
Kids and Teen Activities (ages 5-20):
- 8:30am-10am:
Registration for kids races,
Civic Center west lobby
- 10:30am: Kids NASTAR
Super-G on Thunder
- 12pm: Kids Long Jump
Competition, North Boyne
- 1pm: Kids Silly Slalom
Race, North Boyne
- 1:30pm: Kids Seal Slide, North Boyne
- 3pm: Awards for kids races, bottom of
North Boyne (location weather permitting)
Sunday, March 18:- 9am-4:30pm: Skiing and snowboarding
- 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm: Zipline
Adventure Tour, a 2.5 hour tour down themountain, through the trees and over slopes.
Advance reservations required.
- 10am-3pm: Twin Zip Rides, a 780' z ipline
- 11:30am-5pm: Outdoor cookout on the
Mountain Express Deli & Provisions patio
featuring a fire pit, burgers, brats, hot dogs,
beer, wine and Bloody Marys
- 12pm-2:30pm: Slush Cup, lower McLouth
(registration on-hill prior to the event). All
Slush Cup participants receive a commemo-
rative t-shirt
In order to access the on-hill party, you
must have a valid lift ticket or a 2011/12
BOYNE season pass and equipment.
Charlevoix County Transit is offering compli-
mentary bus service to and from Charlevoix
County and Boyne Mountain. Charlevoix
Cab will also be available all day and onproperty from 10pm-2am. For cab reserva-
tions, call 231-547-9700.
Gather your friends, load up the back-
packs, strap on your skis and snowboards
and have a memorable and safe day on the
mountain!
Visit www.BOYNE.com or call
800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963) for additional
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Understanding how credit cards, loans and
credit history work can help you save money
and build a positive credit history. On
Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m., the OtsegoCounty Library is offering Credit: Charge it
Right!, the second in a 4-part series of
financial education programs to help protect
and manage your money. The workshop is
free, but pre-registration is recommended, as
space is limited.
Funded through a grant from the
Michigan Office for Financial Regulation,
these consumer programs provide non-
biased information, with a guarantee of no
sales pitch. Wanda Repke, FinancialEducation Specialist for MSU Extension will
be the guest presenter for the evening.
Most consumers need to obtain and use
credit at some point in their lives, states
Library Director Maureen Derenzy. Its
important to establish and preserve credit
worthiness as credit scores can affect every-
thing from the rates paid for insurance to
the chances of getting a new job.
Future programs at the library will include
Managing Risk with Insurance on Tuesday,April 17th , and Your Money in the Balance:
How to Invest while Managing Debt on
Wednesday, April 25th.
For more information or to reserve a space
in the program, persons make call the library
at (989) 732-5841 or email Derenzy at
The Michigan Farm Service Agency would like to reminddairy producers of some important program eligibility
requirements for pay ment under the Milk Income LossContract program (MILC). FSA Michigan State ExecutiveDirector, Christine White says dair y prices may authorizepotential MILC payments, but all dairy producers need to be
aware of the program requirements should those conditionsarise.
Dairy operators currently enrolled in MILC, need to notifythe local county office if there have been any changes totheir dairy operation.
If a payment rate is announced, dairy producers enrolled
in the MILC program will need to provide the local countyoffice with documentation showing the eligible milk produc-tion and commercial milk marketing for the months with aMILC payment rate in effect.
When producers enroll in MILC, a payment start month is
selected. This month remains the same through all programyears, unless a change is requested by the dair y. Dairy pro-
ducers are allowed to change their start month an unlimited
number of times throughout their enrollment in MILC pro-
vided that the changes are requested timely.MILC program participants are also required to comply
with FSA's Adjusted Gross Income requirements each fiscal
year. This certification, on a CCC-931, must be completed
prior to a payment being disbursed.
New dairies that have not previously participated in the
MILC program will need to f ill out the CCC-580, Milk Income
Loss Contract.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To
file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410,
Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-
9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 ( TDD) or (866) 377-8642
(English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-
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like many people, the arrival of spring
means its time to spruce up your home.
But why stop there? This year, consider
applying some of those same spring-
cleaning techniques to your investment
portfolio.
Here are some ideas you may want to
put to work:
* Get rid of clutter. You probably dont
have to look too far around your home
to find things that are broken or simply
no longer useful to you. If you poke
around your portfolio, you might make
similar discoveries: an investment that
has chronically underperformed, dupli-
cates another investment or met your
needs in the past but is less relevant to
your current situation and goals. Once
you identify these types of investments,
you may decide to sell them and use the
proceeds to take advantage of opportu-
nities that may prove more valuable toyou.
* Consolidate. Over the years, you
may have accumulated multiple ver-
sions of common household items
brooms, mops, hammers which pop
up mysteriously in various parts of your
home. You might find it more efficient,
and even less expensive, if you consoli-
dated all these things in one centralized
location. As an investor, you also might
find that consolidation can offer you
some benefits. Do you have one
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
with one financial services provider and
a second IRA with another? Do you have
a couple of old 401(k) accounts with for-
mer employers? And have you scattered
investments here, there and every-
where? By consolidating all theseaccounts in one place, you can cut down
on paperwork, reduce fees and, most
importantly, unite your investment dol-
lars so that its easier for you to see what
you have and then follow a single,
coherent investment strategy.
* Prepare for turbulent weather. As
you know, springtime can bring heavy
rains, hail, strong winds and other
threats to your home. As part of your
overall spring cleaning, you may want to
check the condition of your roof, clear
branches away from your house, clean
your gutters and downspouts, and take
other steps to protect your property
from the ravages of Mother Nature. And
just as you need to safeguard your
home, youll want to protect the
lifestyles of those who live in that home
namely, your family. You can help
accomplish this by reviewing your life
and disability insurance to make sure
its still sufficient f or your needs.
* Get professional help. You may find
that you cant do all your spring cleaning
by yourself. For example, if your carpets
and rugs are heavily soiled, you may
need to call in a professional cleaner. Or
if your tree branch-
es have grown out
of control, youmight need to
bring in a tree trim-
mer. Similarly,
when you decide to
tidy up your port-
folio, youll need
some assistance
from a financial
professional
someone who can
study your current
mix of investments
and recommend
changes, as need-
ed, to help ensure
your holdings are
suitable for your
risk tolerance, time
horizon and short-and long-term
goals.
Spring cleaning
can reinvigorate
your home and
your overall out-
look. And by tidy-
ing up your invest-
ment portfolio, you can help gain some
of that same optimism for your
future.
This article was written by Edward
Jones for use by your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor.
Philip Hofweber is a Financial
Advisor with Edward Jones Investments
located at 100 West Main Street in
Gaylord. He can be reached at (989)731-
1851, or email him at
[email protected]. Tune
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Otsego County will be funding a Recycling Pilot Project forsix months beginning April 1st through September 29th. Theproject will expand the recycling station hours at ArrowSanitation in Gaylord to include Saturdays from 9 am untilnoon.
Arrow Sanitation, recently acquired by American Waste,provides recycling bins at their facility on Little League Drive
just east of Gaylord off M-32. Arrow Sanitation normallyoffers access to their recycling bins during weekday businesshours, and is closed on the weekends. This lack of weekend
access to recycling has been one of the biggest objections forrecycling convenience received by the Otsego County
Recycling Committee. The County is working with Arrow
Sanitation/American Waste to keep their facility open to the
public every Saturday from 9:00 am until Noon for the dura-
tion of the Recycling Pilot Project. The cost to the County to
purchase this service is $3,600 for the six-month period.
People can recycle all paper items/cardboard for free at
their facility. They must buy a 33-gallon bag at Arrow
Sanitation to recycle all glass and plastics. A separate bag is
needed for both glass and plastic. Besides recycled materi-
als, the public can also bring other household trash to thefacility during recycling service hours.
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JnJ Alpine Auto WashKeeping your machine looking clean for the spring
By Jim Akans
Its a clean machine, chimes Paul
McCartney in the Beatle classic tune;
Penny Lane. For Gaylord area residents
and visitors looking for the ultimate self-
service or automatic wash facility for
their machine, the path leads down M-
32 west, at the corner of McVannel, to
the location of JnJ Alpine Auto Wash.
Area builder, Jim Jeffers, and his wife,
Jennifer, purchased the facility in July of
2009 and made several upgrades to the
establishment, including adding doors
to the self-serve and automatic bays, tomake the task of washing vehicles dur-
ing cold weather months more comfort-
able.
We work very hard to ensure the
facility is clean inside and out, states
Jeffers. We are also committed to
attentive customer service. Our on-site
technician, Virgil Koronka, is there to
make sure the equipment is tuned up
and operating at optimum performance,
and personally helps customers if they
have a concern.
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash has two fully
automatic bays and four self-servicebays. Vacuums, carpet shampooers and
even interior fragrance products are also
on hand to add those final finishing
touches to their customers vehicles.
The self-service bays have extra-height
doors so they are able to accommodate
vehicles that may not fit into other car
wash locations.
All of the water we use is fresh, notes
Jeffers. The soap tech who services our
location commented that we have one
of the cleanest water supplies in his
northern Michigan coverage area. What
that means for our customers is they
wont end up with water spots on their
newly cleaned vehicle.
During the year, Jeffers estimates the
location serves approximately 100 vehi-
cles a day, with peak season being in
March and April when each the auto-
matic bays alone can serve up to 200
vehicles a day.
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash offers specials
for returning customers, such as
Commercial Fleet Account discounts
and VIP Coupons; which gives the hold-
er a free wash after five regularly priced
washes. They are also active in commu-
nity fundraising for organizations such
as Big Brothers Big Sisters, and have a St
Mary School fundraiser on Wednesdays
between 3 and 9 pm, with ten-percent
of all the car wash proceeds during that
period going to the schools teacher
fund.
We believe strongly in supporting our
local economy, states Jim Jeffers. We
understand it is very important to do
our part in helping to boost our local
economy.
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Robotics Team Successful in Competition
JnJ Alpine Auto Wash, located on West Main Street in Gaylord at McVannel Road, includes four self-service bays, two fully auto-
matic bays, and Fleet Accounts and VIP Coupon programs are available.
Photo by Jim AkAns
The Johannesburg Lewiston
High School FIRST Robotics
team 2246, The Army of Sum,
had a great success the past two
weeks. They ranked 15th at theGull Lake district event, made it
to the semi finals, & received the
Imagery Award for attractiveness
in engineering and outstanding
visual aesthetic integration from
the machine to the team appear-
ance.
The Traverse City District this
past weekend was even more of
a success. They ranked 8th,
made it to the quarter finals, and
became alliance captains. The
team also received a safety
award and the wonderful Quality
award for machine robustness in
concept and fabrication. Their
winning team and machine wasrecognized as a quality standard
of FIRST that displayed a high
degree of excellence and stood