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Page 2 • Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! January 3, 2013

Paul Backenstose of Gaylord is the winner of the first-ever

Alpenfrost Pin Design Contest. Paul’s nostalgic image design

was selected by the Alpenfrost Committee last Friday and he

will receive a $50 prize and the design will adorn the 2nd

Annual Alpenfrost Pin which will be available at the Gaylord

Area Chamber of Commerce office by mid-January.

The committee received several outstanding designs

entries, and wishes to thank everyone who participated in

this year’s pin design contest.

The 2nd Annual Alpenfrost will be held on Saturday,

February 9th, in downtown Gaylord. Returning events will

include the Polar Plunge, Frost 5K walk/run, downtown

parade, Soup Cook-off, open air ice skating on the Otsego

County Courthouse lawn, children’s games and activities,

historic horse and carriage ride through the streets of

Gaylord courtesy of Cook Family Farms, and a Michigan Beer

and Wine Festival at Treetops Resort. Among the new events

this year will be a Cupcake Wars event, Christmas Tree Toss

led by Dale Gehman, and there will be a warming tent onCourt Street in front of the pavilion which will include a beer

tent section courtesy of the Gaylord Eagles.

Congratulations to Paul Backenstose for winning the 2013

Alpenfrost Pin Design Contest! For additional information

about the upcoming 2nd Annual Alpenfrost, please visit

www.gaylordalpenfrost.com

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Friday, January 4th. Summer Camp applications may be

picked up at area schools and local Chambers of Commerce

beginning mid-afternoon on Thursday, January 3.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications

will be available online beginning mid-afternoon on Friday,

January 4. (Applications must be downloaded, printed and

mailed to Camp Daggett.) Registrants for the first week of

camp, June 16-22 get $50 off the registration fee.

Every year, over 1,000 children ages 7-14 get the opportuni-

ty to spend a week at Camp Daggett. They experience the

beauty of the natural environment that the camp provides,

make new friends, try new things and have loads of fun. The

summer program also develops a feeling of acceptance,

respect and independence that campers take home with

them. Camping provides a setting in which children can live,

learn, and develop skills that are useful throughout their lives.

Activities include group sports and games, sailing, swim-

ming, canoeing and fishing, arts and crafts, nature study,

hikes, adventure ropes courses and team building activities,archery, campfires and camp-outs. The program answers a

child’s search for adventure in an environment that is upbeat

and wholesome. Appetites are satisfied with nourishing, fam-ily style meals served in beautiful Mac Hall, a picturesque log

dining room overlooking Walloon Lake.

Camp Daggett offers eight one-week coed camping ses-

sions starting June 16 and ending August 10, 2013. Cost is

$385 for children who attend schools in the Charlevoix and

Emmet Intermediate School District during the 2012-2013

school year and have year-round residence in Charlevoix or

Emmet County. Scholarships are available to campers who

need financial assistance.

Get your child started on the meaningful and memorable

experience of a lifetime.

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Mackinaw City - Come celebrate winter in

Mackinaw City during this year's 20th annual

Winterfest. This community wide winter event is

scheduled for the 3rd weekend in January 17-20,

2013. Enjoy amateur snow carving, sleigh rides,

poker walk, chili cook-off, euchre tournament, free

hot cocoa, Mackinaw City Art Exhibit, and the

famous outhouse race. Other fun winter activities

include games for kids, and adults beginning at

12:30 pm at the Mackinaw City Marina open space.

The Mackinaw City Art Exhibit features at least 10

area artists displayed at Mackinaw Clothing.

Sponsored by the Mackinaw City Area Arts Council,

a wide variety of media will be displayed including:

watercolors, oil paintings, woodcarvings, duck

decoys, photography, jewelry and more. An opening

reception and meet the Artists will take place from

3:00pm-4:30pm on Friday January 18th. The exhibit will include a “children’s corner” on Saturday from

10-6pm and on Sunday the 20th from 10am -2pm

when the exhibit will close.

The Chili Cook Off competition begins from

11:00am and runs till 1:00pm at JR’s Tailgate Pub.

Come early, taste and vote for your f avorite recipe.

To place an entry a registration form is needed and

only the first 5 registrations will be accepted due to

space requirements. The Chamber Ambassador’s

coordinate this annual event. Tasting and people’s

choice awards require a 3.00 2013 Winterfest Button.

Rules and entry forms are available from the

Chamber of Commerce 231 436-5574. Location to be

posted on line www.mackinawchamber.com

Mancino’s* Euchre Tournament from 1:00pm to

3:00pm has a $5.00 entry fee with a 2013 Winterfest

button. Action takes place at 717 S Nicolet St at Mancino’s restaurant.

Registration begins at 11:00am. Call owner, Diane Fry, for more information

on this fun and “warm” event at 231 436-7474. Must be 18 years or older to

participate. *Verify the location on Event day.

Weather permitting, the Snow sculpting competition will begin on

Thursday, January 17th, and continue through Saturday, January, 19th.

Judging and awards for the sculptors will be Saturday at 1:50 PM and cash

prizes are sponsored by the Mackinaw Area Visitor’s Bureau. Local snow

sculptors can register for the competition until Friday January 6th, which is

also the sculpting event cancel date due to lack of snow available for the

blocks to be made.

Join in the $1000 Grand Prize Mackinaw Pepsi International Outhouse

Race Saturday January 19. The event takes place next to the Dixie Saloon in

the Shepler’s Ferry Lot along Lake Huron. Races start at 2pm and are expect-

ed to last until 3:30p.m. A parade of outhouses takes p lace on Saturday just

ahead of the races. The event is free to the public and is comical entertain-

ment for the whole family. Saturday audience members vote the prettiest,

most traditional and most unusual outhouses. Teams compete for cash and

trophies as well as “world bragging rights”.

Outhouse themes vary in styles and originality, encouraging teams, com-

panies, groups or f amilies to be creative. Favorite entrants include “Wee Wee

Tee Pee,” “ Flamingo Flushers,” ”The Urinator,” “ The Potty of Gold,” “ Rock

‘n Roller two hole-r,” and more.

Rules are as follows: The outhouse must be on skis. Must have a 5 person

team, one inside and 4 outside to p ush or pull. It must have a toilet seat and

material to wipe with. Entry must have a name. Entrants under 18 must

have a pa rent’s signature and all teams/participants must sign a waiver. For

more information on this event or to enter a team, visit www.mackinawout-

houserace.com or 24/7 Hamilton 1 800 301-1765

Other events located on Central Ave. include the warming house at

Pancake Chef plus the Pageant Parade committee fish fry on the 3rd Friday or January 18th, Poker walk from 10:30 to 1:30pm , sleigh/wagon rides by

Don Cowell 11:30am -2:30pm sponsored by Marshall’s Fudge & Candy a nd

Mackinaw Clothing. Various restaurants and bars are offering Winterfest

specials and entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

Many activities are free with a $3.00, 20th anniversary limited edition 2013

Winterfest button/pin. Collector buttons can be purchased at the Chamber

of Commerce new location at 226 E. Central Ave next to Scalawag’s,

Marshall’s Fudge and Candy, Mancino’s, Audie’s, IGA, Dixie Saloon and vari-

ous businesses around town plus at each event site during the festival until

gone. Check the number on back of your button and you can win from

$1.00 to $20.00 Winning numbers will be posted at 11:00am at Pancake

Chef, Marshall’s Fudge & Candy, Chamber, Outhouse Race and Carp Lake Ice

fishing event. Winterfest button winners must claim their winning

envelopes event day at Pancake Chef till 2pm, Sat &Sun Marshall’s Fudge &

Candy then at the Chamber of Commerce Office by Friday, January 25, 2013.

Audie’s Black Tie Scholarship Ball Polar Nights

- White Out” is on Saturday, January 19th from

8pm to midnight. Enjoy live music, a cocktailreception, Chef Nick’s gourmet hors d’ oeuvres,

plus a wonderful silent auction. For more infor-

mation call Audie’s at 231 436-5744. Advance

Tickets

Mark your calendar: Saturday- February 09,

2013 Annual Ice Fishing Tournament at Carp

Lake sponsored By the Paradise Lake

Association from 8-2. Registration Location is at

the DNR Access area

Winterfest is a snow or not event so we

adjust the games to the conditions. (The

snow sculpting and ice fishing is subject to

weather and cancellation so call prior

to your visit.)

For more information and a com-

plete schedule of events, visit

www.mackinawchamber.com or the

Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce 231 436-5574

www.mackinawcity.com 231 436-5664

or www.mackinawcity.org or

www.mackinawouthouserace.com

Mackinaw City Hosts the

20th Annual Winterfest

WEATHER:

Thursday

High 25

Low 18

Friday

High 26

Low 23

Saturday

High 28

Low 20

Sunday

High 25

Low 20

Monday

High 31

Low 25

Tuesday

High 29

Low 24

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Lovells, Luzerne, Mackinaw City, Mancelona, Mio, Oden, Onaway, Pellston,

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Gaylord 1/4/2010 58.6 1/3/2011 44.2 12/31/2012 37.2

Mio 1/4/2010 19.4 1/3/2011 5.8 12/31/2012 15.2

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LOCAL NEWS New stories updated daily on-line at www.weeklychoice.com

Health Care Reform Continued...

3. Effective as of October 1st, 2013, states

will receive two more years of funding for

the Children’s Health Insurance Program,

which offers insurance for low-income chil-

dren not covered by Medicaid.

Other provisions of the Act going into

effect in 2013 include prescription discounts

for Medicare Part D members in the “gap,”

and the Consumer Operated and Oriented

Plan will be awarding grants to help estab-

lish non-profit health insurance companies.

There are also few tax changes going into

effect this year.

For those with flexible health care

accounts, or Health Savings Accounts, there

will be an annual limit of $2,500 for those

accounts, and this limit will be adjusted

yearly based on changes in the cost of living.

The threshold for itemized deductions for

un-reimbursed medical expenses will

increase from 7.5-percent to 10-percent of

adjusted gross income. Medicare taxes for

those singles earning $200,000 or more, or

couples earning $250,000 or more, will

increase from 1.45-percent to 2.35-percent.

For those at that income level or above,

there will also be a 3.8-percent tax on

unearned income.

The Henry J. Kiaser Family Foundation

has a website that identifies a total of 15 pro-

visions of the Affordable Care Act that will go

into effect in 2013, as well as a timeline for

provisions that will be initiated in 2014 and

beyond. Additional information can be

found at on this website; http://healthre-

form.kff.org.

Quality of Life Continued...

growth in the 45 years and older age group,

the population declined in the under 44

years of age group.

- The top five areas of satisfaction identi-

fied in the mailed and online sur veys were

the public library system, diversity of local

churches, availability of fresh produce, quali-

ty of drinking water, and opportunities to

volunteer.

- The top four areas of dissatisfaction

according to those surveyed were conditions

of local roads, availability of high speed

internet, meeting the challenges facing the

community and availability of cultural expe-

riences such as plays, concerts and art

events.

Highlights of the youth input session

found that while the friendliness of living in

a smaller community, uniqueness of Main

Street areas, family oriented spirit and a bun-

dance of outdoor recreational opportunities

are major Otsego County “pluses,” teens

would like to see more focus on activities for

family and teens and increased job opportu-

nities.

Not surprisingly in light of a struggling

economy, lack of job opportunities, especial-

ly those that achieve an adequate or above

family living wage, was among the top p rior-

ity to be addressed from all segments in the

study.

The Community Assessment Team (CAT)

split into three groups, each spending time

with Otsego County leaders visiting different

geographic segments of the county. Among

the observations shared by the team mem-

bers were:

- People in Otsego County were extremely

friendly and community oriented

- The agricultural capacity in the county

was outstanding

- Gaylord as the “Alpine Village” is a namebrand recognized throughout the state and

Midwest and should be marketed extensively

- The county’s proximity to I-75 and M-32

make this an extraordinary location

Overall, the inaugural Quality of Life in

Otsego County study revealed that people

feel safe and enjoy living here in the “hub of

the north.” Once published, the study will

available for non-profit groups, such as the

Otsego County United Way and Otsego

County Community Foundation, to assist in

identifying top areas of need or concern. It

can be utilized by groups such as the Otsego

Human Services Network or Otsego County

Economic Alliance for increasing efficiencies

or targeting growth opportunities. It will

also be helpful in looking at the County’s

Master Plan, the Communities for a Lifetime

assessment, and the Health Department’s

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and

Partnerships program."This was our first attempt at measuring

the Quality of Life in Otsego County and the

results were very positive,” relate Phil

Alexander. “92% of the people we surveyed

agree this is a great place to raise a family."

The Otsego County Board of

Commissioners, the Otsego County

Community Foundation, the Otsego County

Township Officers Association, and the

Otsego County United Way sponsored the

Otsego County Quality of Life Assessment.

To learn more about the assessment, and to

view detailed results from each segment of

the study, visit www.otsego.org/qol

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Passport can be purchased on the license plate renewal

form at the rate of $10 for motor vehicles and $5 for motor-

cycles. A Recreation Passport can also be purchased at

State parks and recreation areas for the price of $11 begin-

ning January 1, 2013. The Passport will remain valid until

the date of the vehicle's next license renewal. Costs for

purchasing the Recreation Passport through license plate

renewal remains $10. Non-resident day-passes are avail-

able for $8.

Stop by the Visitor Center at Hartwick Pines, located at

4216 Ranger Rd. in Grayling, to register during business

hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily) or call: 989-348-2537. A lim-

ited number of snowshoes are available for use. Check for

availability when registering.

Hartwick Pines will also be offering evening ski events,

allowing skiers to travel one of the park's groomed ski trails

by lantern light. Over 75 lanterns will line the 1.25 mile

groomed cross-country ski trail. The ski nights will take

place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Saturday evenings of

January 12 and 26 and February 9 and 23. The Michigan

Forest Visitor Center will be open and hot beverages (cider,

tea, coffee and hot cocoa) and snacks will be offered in the

warming room. There is no charge to participate in the

evening ski events, but a Michigan Recreation Passport is

required for entry into the park.

Hartwick Pines is open daily for cross-country skiing on

over 15 miles of groomed trails. For further information

regarding upcoming events and current ski and snow con-

ditions, contact the Michigan Forest Visitor Center at (989)348-2537.

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home improvement products at the 9,500

square foot Habitat for Humanity Restore

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to build the new home dreams of the fami-

lies the Habitat organization helps each year.

It is truly a win-win situation, the expansion

of a vision that began back in 1976 when

Millard and Linda Fuller founded Habitat for

Humanity. To date, over 400,000 affordable

houses have been built by Habitat affiliates,

housing more than 2 million people world-

wide.

Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity

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were 28 Restores in Michigan when we start-

ed this one four years ago. Today there are

approximately 50 here in Michigan, and over

800 nationwide. We offer a wide variety of

home improvement items, such as windows,

doors, plumbing and electrical products,

lawn and garden products, light fixtures,

paint and more.”

The inventory also includes a constantly

changing selection of gently used furniture

and home accessories. About the only type

of item they don’t carry is clothing, and a s

with every Habitat for Humanity Restore in

the state, they no longer accept box springs

or mattresses.

Bystrom notes that local businesses, area

contractors, and people in the community

donate the vast majority of the items offered

in the store. Since Habitat for Humanity

Restore is a non-profit organization, those

donations are typically tax-deductible for the

donor. Proceeds from the sales at the

Restore are utilize to assist affiliate

Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity

build quality, energy efficient, new home for

families in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties.

“When we open our doors back in March

of 2007,” Bystrom recalls, “Norwest Michigan

Habitat for Humanity was building approxi-

mately one and a half homes per year. That

capacity has now jumped to four to five

homes per year, and last year there were

seven active projects. Since opening, we also

estimate that we have diverted approximate-

ly 11,000 tons of waste that would have

ended up in landfills.”


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www.youtube.com/michigandot. The new educational

video, titled "Distracted driver crashes and goes to jail,"

shows some of the consequences motorists can face if they

engage in dangerous distracted driving behavior.

The safety video was produced by the MDOT Office of

Communications in partnership with the Michigan State

Police (MSP), the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, and the

Traffic Improvement Association of Michigan ( TIA).

MDOT hopes to raise awareness and change driving

habits to improve roadway safety. According to www.distrac-

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driving, 3,092 people were killed in 2010 in crashes involving

a distracted driver. That same year, an estimated 416,000

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BOYNE FALLS & HARBOR SPRINGS

!0 A*(+,@Northern Michigan Ski

Academy race training ses-sions start Wednesday, Jan.

2nd at Boyne Mountain andThursday, Jan. 3rd at BoyneHighlands. Training sessionstake place from 6:30 to8:30pm on Wednesdays atBoyne Mountain andThursdays at BoyneHighlands. A meeting forparents will take place atboth locations during thefirst sessions. For registrationforms, pricing and additionalinformation on the NorthernMichigan Ski Academy please refer to the website,

www.nmsa-zone. org. Forinformation related to thispress release call Tom Teske,231-536-3128.

GRAYLING

B+ D0=,:The American Red Cross willhold multiple blood drives innorthern Michigan. On

Wednesday, January 2nd, ablood drive will be held at theGrayling American LegionHall from Noon - 5:45pm. OnThursday, January 3rd, ablood drive will be held at St.Mary’s Family Center fromNoon – 5:45pm. To schedulean appointment please call1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.red-crossblood.org. Individuals

who are 17 years of age (16

with parental permission insome states), meet weightand height requirements(110 pounds or more,depending on their height)and are in generally goodhealth may be eligible todonate blood. Please bring

your Red Cross blood donorcard or other form of positiveID when you come to donate.

CHEBOYGAN

J(=( & J( An evening of Music andRefreshments at theCheboygan Public Library,

100 S. Bailey St. Free andopen to the public. Monthly on 1st Friday until April 7.Doors open at 7pm. Music at7:30pm

GRAYLING

H,(;: H:0*,F<5+(0:,Hospice of Helping Hands iscollaborating with local busi-nesses this January –February to sell paper heartsto display in their business.Red Hearts are $1 and GoldHearts are $5. For more infor-mation call the Hospice of Helping Hands’ Office, at

800-992-6592.

GRAYLING

C::=, P.(Classes will begin January 4th and will be held the 1stFriday of every month at11am at Resurrection LifeCenter in Grayling – New LifePregnancy Center will bepartnering with ResurrectionLife Center of Grayling tooffer a new service to many in our community. Young moms having their first childcan come join us & earn theitems needed for your baby!There will also be an infor-mational meeting on January

7th at 11am to learn moreabout the services. Please call989-732-1626 to inquire or tomake reservations. Space islimited and must be reservedto attend.

GRAYLING

M0*0.(5 C< 6 <",( ,(@ H(5:5H0:Saturday, January 5th from10am – 4pm at Hanson Hills -

Nordic Ski Race- (3 personteams) Men, Women, andCo-Ed divisions. Relaxedstart, each member mustcomplete at least 1 timed 5K

loop between 10am and4pm. Most combined indi-vidual laps determine win-ning team. Distance: 5-100K / Discipline: Freestyle/Classic / FEE: $45 per team.

www.hansonhills.org

MANCELONA

!;-O<;:Infinity Raceway Snowmobile Shoot-Outs Jan.4 & 5. For details please visit

www.In fin ityR acew ay.com .Raceway located at 3357Doerr Road. Note: Someevents may be cancelled orpostponed due to weather.Please always check ahead.

GRAYLING

I5+ %05;, F(M(,; 05 G(@05.Grayling’s Indoor WinterFarm Market will be closedover the holiday season, but

will re-open Saturday,January 5th, 2013 and runevery Saturday through the

Winter in the Grayling MiniMall from 10am-2pm. CallBeth Hubbard, Farm MarketMaster at 989-619-3539 if you

wish to participate. Updatesat www.facebook.com/GraylingFarmersMarket.

GAYLORD

P;,*;05. <:,=,:Otsego County Commissionon Aging presents Protecting Ourselves and Each Other,It’s the Law with SocialServices Specialist, Jody Schlaufman from the Dept.Of Human Services. Sessionis Jan. 7 from 6-8pm at theGaylord meal site, 120Grandview Blvd.. Reserve

your space, 989-732-9977.

GRAYLING

F,, D>50 !0L,::5:Begins January 7th at HansonHills - This Program p rovides

free Downhill ski lesson forCrawford AuSable SchoolDistrict 3rd & 4th graders.Program lasts for five weeksand is designed for first timeskiers. TIME: Mon, Tue, or

Wed 3:30pm-5p m / Ages:CASD 3rd-4th Grade / Free,deadline: January 3.

GAYLORD

%,0.; :: *(,5.,Four Star Nutrition is hosting

a new 8 week Weight losschallenge starting January 8at 5:30 PM. Registration fee is$29 (Paid out in cash toBiggest Losers). Register by

January 4 and receive a FreeGift. Let us help you keepthose New Years Resolutions.Location is 604 W Main St,989-448-8618.

GRAYLING

E?*(5., !;<+,5;H:; F(00,: N,,+,+Grayling is in search of hostfamilies ASAP for midJanuary through June forsome wonderful kids - Juliefrom Brazil is really intosports, Gustavo is from Braziland is an all A student, and

Vincent is from France and isinto all sports. The kids havetheir own spending money

and insurance, they canshare a bedroom too.Commitments needed ASAP.Please contact Laura Schansat 989-344-2313 [email protected] for fur-ther details.

GAYLORD

B<:05,:: (;, <:They Gaylord Area Chamberof Commerce along with theGaylord Regional Airport and

Alpine Tavern & Eatery invite you to be a part of the firstnetworking event for 2013.Business After Hours will beheld on January 9th from 5-7pm at the Gaylord Regional

Airport and will be catered by Alpine Tavern & Eatery.Come enjoy a fun night withother business professionalsand start some new businessrelationships while you arethere. The cost is $5 forChamber Members and $10for Non-Members.

GRAYLING

F,, C:: C<5;@!0 L,::5:Begins January 10th atHanson Hills - This Programprovides ski Cross Country Ski lessons for Crawford

AuSable School District 5th &

6th graders. Program lastsfive weeks and is designed forfirst time skiers. TIME: Wed,Thur. 3:30pm-5pm / Ages:CASD 5th-6th Grade / Free,deadline: January 3.

CHEBOYGAN

!@50* L0.;;The Gordon LightfootTribute with orchestra.January 11th and 12th at 7:30PM at the Opera House, 403N Huron St. Reserved seat-

ing; adults $18, students$12.50; call the Opera Houseat 231-627-5841

GRAYLING

GM! !0 ",(Begins January 10th from3:45-5pm at Hanson Hills.This is a racing team for kids5th grade to 8th grade.Practices are 3 days/week

with meets schedule daround northern Michiganagainst other schools.Parents must provide alltransportation. Fee: $15.Deadline January 7.

www.hansonhills.org

EAST JORDAN

!5-B(:; %05;,F,:;0=(Family fun in the snow.Contests, Races, WinterKnight and Belle of theBlizzard and much more. Forinformation call theChamber 231-536-7351. Jan.11 – 13

EMMET COUNTY

F<5+05. A0*(;05:A=(0(),Char-Em United Way's 2013Community Investment

Allocatio n process hasbegun. Non-profit agencies

which provide programs andservices meeting the healthand human service needs of Charlevoix and EmmetCounties are encouraged to

submit a Letter of Intent toapply for funding. Letter of Intent applications can berequested by contacting Char-Em United Way at 487-1006. All first time applicantsare encouraged to call firstand discuss their program.

Applicat ions can also bedownloaded from United

Way's website www.chare-munitedway.org under

Allocatio ns/Apply forFunding. Letters of Intent aredue by January 11. The sub-missions will be reviewed by the United Way AllocationCommittee, and agencies

which meet United Way's

funding criteria and priori-ties will be invited to submita complete application.

PETOSKEY

C5*,;Robbie Smith Jazz Quartet,Mind's Eye, with Edye Evans-Hyde, presented by theCrooked Tree Arts Center Jan.12 at 8 pm. Contemporary

jazz with an edge by some of the most in-demand musi-cians in the Midwest – joinedby the 2011 West MichiganJazz Society Musician of the

Year, Edye Evans-Hyde, whohas been singing jazz, bluesand pop for over 30 years.

GRAYLING

B,*, ( H:0*,$<5;,,Mercy Hospice is holding atraining session for peopleinterested in becoming hos-pice volunteers on January 15th & 17th at the Grayling Nature Center. The work-shops will start at 9 am andlast until 3:30 pm with abreak for lunch, which will beprovided. Participants willlearn about hospice philoso-phy, family structures, com-munication, bereavementand social work issues relat-ed to hospice patients, dis-

ease processes, and othertopics related to hospice

care. After training, volun-teers can share their time,talent and expertise in anumber of different ways,including providing com-

panionship and socializationfor patients who may bedying without family orfriends nearby; providebreaks for tired caregivers;take patients out on errandsor to doctor’s appointments;or even help patients check off items on their bucket list,like going fishing for the lasttime or fixing up the old carin the garage for good.

Volunteering for hospice asksfor 2 hours a month, or up to4 hours a week, depending on your schedule and avail-ability. To sign up for thetraining, call Jill Tremonti,

Volunteer Coordinato r at989-344-4409 or emailt r e m o n j m @ t r i n i t y -health.org.

CHEBOYGAN

!>(5 L(,The Russian National Balletpresents “Swan Lake.”Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” isone of the most beloved bal-lets of all time. It is known forits demanding technicalskills. Thursday, January 17that 7pm at the Opera House.Reserved seating; adults $38,students $12.50. Call theOpera House at (231) 627-5841 for tickets.

GRAYLING%05;, P0*50*The Community is invited toattend a Winter PicnicDinner on Thursday, January 17th from 4-6pm. Menuincludes BBQ Ribs, Au GratinPotatoes, Peas & PearlOnions, Strawberry &Blueberry Fruit Mix andBanana Split Cake. The mealis only $5 per person with asuggested donation of $2.50for people 60 and over.Dinner is open to the publicand no reservations arerequired. The CrawfordCounty Commission on

Aging & Senior Center is

located at 308 LawndaleStreet. For more informationcontact the Senior Center at(989) 348-7123.

MACKINAW CITY

%05;,,:;20th Annual Community sponsored events- January 17, 18 and 19th. Coordinatorneeded for day of events.Open community meeting,

Wednesday, January 2nd, 10am at Audie's Restaurant.Contact Dawn at theChamber 436-5574.Buttons are available at theChamber office; $3 each, 4for $10 or 8 for $20. They are

also available to purchase atMarshall's Fudge, Audie's,IGA and more. Each buttonis numbered. You can with$1-$20 on event day.

BAY HARBOR

I*, & !0*, F,:;0=(Join Bay Harbor Jan. 18 - 19for this grand winter celebra-tion. There will be ice carving competitions and a widevariety of winter activities,and fireworks display toplease the whole family. TheIce and Spice Cook-Off willbe a part of the festival onJanuary 19th.

MACKINAW CITY

O<;<:, (*,Mackinaw PepsiInternational Outhouse RaceSaturday January 19th at2PM at Shepler's Parking Lotacross from the Dixie Saloon.Teams compete for cash andtrophies as well as worldchampion bragging rights.Grand prize is $1,000. Formore information on thisevent or to enter a team, visit

www.m ack ina wou tho use r-ace.com or call 800-301-1965

PETOSKEY

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PETOSKEYN*;<5,Join the Crooked Tree ArtsCenter as they presentNocturne Jan. 19 - April 5.

Artists from across the statehave submitted artwork forthis winter Nocturne exhibi-tion. Nocturnes (a nightscene) will be in a variety of media - painting, drawing,pastel, quilting, silk-screen,etching, prints, stained glass-

work, photography and mul-timedia.

MACKINAW CITY

%05;,,:;Come celebrate winter inMackinaw City during this

year's 20th annual Winterfest. This community wide winter event is sched-uled for the 3rd weekend inJanuary 17-20, 2013. Enjoy amateur snow carving, sleighrides, poker walk, chili cook-off, euchre tournament, freehot cocoa, Mackinaw City ArtExhibit, and the famous out-house race. Other fun winteractivities include games forkids, and adults beginning at12:30 pm at the Mackinaw City Marina open space.

GRAYLING

O+, A+<; C::C<5;@ !0 L,::5:The Crawford County Commission on Aging &Senior Center, in partnership

with Hanson Hills Recreation Authority, invites you to par-ticipate in two special CrossCountry Ski Lessons for olderadults. The sessions will beheld on Mondays, January 21and 28 at 2pm at HansonHills Recreation Area, locatedat 7601 Old Lake Rd inGrayling. This is a greatopportunity to learn to cross

country ski or maybe justbrush up on your skills. Theclasses are open to the first10 older adults who registerand pay at the Senior Center.

The cost is only $15 per ses-sion, which includes equip-ment rental. To register, con-tact the Commission on

Aging at (989) 348-7123,located at 308 Lawndale St.

GRAYLING

COA ',( 05 ,=0,>The public is welcome tohear Director Alice Snyder of the Crawford County Commission on Aging (COA)& Senior Center give a pres-entation detailing the high-lights of the fiscal year 2011-2012. This presentation willtake place at the SeniorCenter, 308 Lawndale Street

in Grayling, on two dates:Monday, January 21st at 3 pmand for our working seniorsand community members onThursday, January 24th at 6pm. This will be a greatopportunity for questions ordialogue regarding activitiesand programs or the future of the COA location.

GAYLORD

H:0*, $<5;,,"(0505.Mercy Hospice is holding atraining session for peopleinterested in becoming hos-pice volunteers on January 22nd & 24th at the Otsego

County United Way. The workshops will start at 9 amand last until 3:30 pm with abreak for lunch, which will beprovided. Participants willlearn about hospice philoso-phy, family structures, com-munication, bereavementand social work issues relat-ed to hospice patients, dis-ease processes, and othertopics related to hospicecare. After training, volun-teers can share their time,talent and expertise in anumber of different ways. To

sign up for the training, callJill Tremonti, VolunteerCoordinator at 989-344-4409or email her att r e m o n j m @ t r i n i t y -

health.org.

GRAYLING

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You are invited by theCrawford County Commission on Aging &Mercy Hospital Grayling tolearn more about preventionof the ‘Winter Blues’ during afree Breakfast Seminar.Lindsey DeRousse, LLMSW,social worker from Mercy Manor will be presenting onthis topic on Tuesday,January 22nd at 9am. Wintercan be a challenging time formany people, with around

one in 20 people experienc-ing a yearly battle withSeasonal Affective Disorder(SAD), commonly called the“Winter Blues”. She will sharetips to prevent the WinterBlues and talk about when toseek help from a health careprovider to manage symp-toms associated with SAD.Breakfast will featureBreakfast Casserole, Cheesy Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Mix and

juice and coffee. The presen-tation and breakfast is free of charge, open to the publicand will be held at the SeniorCenter at 308 Lawndale St.No reservations are required.

For more information, con-tact the Senior Center at 348-7123.

PETOSKEY

!>0Swirl with the Crooked Tree

Arts Center Jan 24, 5:30 -7pm. What could be betterthan fine wine, fine art andfine food all shared among friends. Join the CrookedTree Arts Center for themonthly tastings in their gal-leries. Mingle among a back-drop of beautiful art while

listening to the music of Jeff Pagel. Food provided by theDepot Club & Restaurant inHarbor Springs. Tickets are$15 in advance and $20 at the

door.

PETOSKEY

"(=, & A+=,5;<,F0 !,0,:The Kiwanis Club of Petoskey Presents Wales: Land of Song,Jan. 24 at 7pm. This filmincludes a trip down the WestCoast, Cardiff, Swansea andthe Gower Peninsula andmuch more. Tickets are $8and are available at the door.

GRAYLING

F< M5 !5>:,H0,January 25th and February 25th at 7pm at Hartwick Pines State Park – join us for aFull Moon guided snowshoehike. Please call the visitorcenter at Hartwick Pines at989-348-2537 or stop in atthe Visitor Center (normally open daily 9am to 4pm) tosign up. Some snowshoes areavailable to use for free, how-ever check for availability

when registering. A warming room is available in the visi-tor center during open hoursevery weekend and most

weekdays. There is no chargefor the snowshoe hikes; how-ever a Recreation Passport isrequired for park entry. Formore information on this

and other programs atHartwick Pines, please call989-348-2537 or visit usonline at

www.michigan.gov/hartwick pines or

www.michigan.g ov/logging-musem.

INDIAN RIVER

%05;,,:;Head to Indian River for afun-filled weekend Jan. 25-26. Enjoy dog sled races,broomball, ice skating, snow-shoe hiking, snowman build-

ing contests, bingo, pokerrun, the Taste of Indian Riverand much more.

GAYLORD

P05 0))5 0+,:Eagles Hall Host the Pink Ribbon Riders Jan. 25 & 26.The Snow Run is a two day event open to both men and

women, including a welcomeparty, snowmobile ride(s),awards banquet and more.Snow Run Includes – Two (2)days of Fun! Snow Run par-ticipants will receive twodays on fun including a cus-tom PRR collectors patchand below:

GAYLORD

C(; !> / F,(M(,;The Northland Sportsmen's

Club will be having the CraftShow/Flea Markets again this

year. The dates are: January 26, February 23, March 23and April 20. 9am - 4pm

CHEBOYGAN

!; 0:05. B(5<,;Kiwanis Sport fishing Banquet January 26, 5pm -8pm at Cheboygan Knights of Columbus Hall. Over $5000in door, bucket and superprizes, over 100 Door Prizes,

14 Sports Related BucketDrawings, Live Auction,Contact any KiwanisMember for Tickets.

GRAYLING

C5*,;The Crawford County Commission on Aging &Senior Center presents Liveand in person, singers Ann &

Will Rowland. You are invitedto a 45 minute concert onThursday, Jan. 31 at 6pm atthe Senior Center. Ann & WillRowland’s tasteful combina-tion of guitars and mandolinunderscores vocal harmony that is often so tight that itbecomes hard to tell the voic-es apart. Ann’s quiet nature iscountered by Will’s energy and sense of fun that encour-ages audiences along a path

of delightful surprises. TheSenior Center is located at308 Lawndale Street. There isno admission charge for theconcert, but donations aregladly accepted. We invite

you to join us for a PepperoniPizza Dinner with Cole Slaw,Brussels Sprouts andPineapple at 5pm prior to theconcert. The cost of the din-ner is $5 for those under 60and a suggested donation of $2.50 for those 60 and over.

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Once again, it’s time to make some

New Year’s resolutions. This year, in

addition to promising yourself that

you’ll hit the gym more often, learn a

new language or take up a musical

instrument — all worthy goals, of course— why not set some financial resolu-

tions?

Consider these suggestions:

• Boost your retirement account con-

tributions. If your income will rise this

year, consider putting more money into

your employer-spo nsored retirement

plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) and

457(b). You typically contribute pre-tax

dollars to your plan, so, the more you

put in, the lower your taxable income.

Plus, your money can have tax-deferred

growth potential.

• Don’t over-react to the headlines.

Lately, you’ve heard a lot about the “fis-

cal cliff,” political paralysis, the debt

ceiling and other Really Scary Topics.

These issues are not insignificant — butshould they keep you from investing?

After all, in any given year, you won’t

have to look hard to find warnings and

negative news events — and many peo-

ple do use these ominous-sounding

headlines as a reason to head to the

investment “sidelines” for a while. But if

you’re not investing, you’re unquestion-

ably missing out on opportunities to

make progress toward your financial

goals. So, instead of focusing on the

news of the day, make your investment

decisions based on the fundamentals of

those investments you may be consider-

ing, along with your goals, risk tolerance

and time horizon.

• Keep whittling away your debt. Over

the past few years, Americans have donea good job of lowering their debt bur-

dens. Of course, the economy is still

tough, and it can be challenging to

avoid taking on new debts. But the less

debt you have, the more you can invest

for your retirement and other important

objectives.

• Rebalance your portfolio to accom-

modate your risk tolerance. If you spend

too much time worrying about the ups

and downs of your investments, then

your portfolio’s potential for volatility

may be too great for your individual risk

tolerance. On the other hand, if youcontinually see little growth in your

holdings, even when the financial mar-

kets are going strong, you may be

investing too conservatively — especial-

ly if you are willing to take on some cal-

culated risk to potentially boost your

returns. So review your portfolio at least

once in 2013 to see if it needs to be

“rebalanced” to fit your risk tolerance.

• Get some help — Navigating the

investment world by yourself is not easy.

For one thing, there’s a lot to know —

different types of investments, changing

tax laws, the effects of inflation, interest

rate movements, and much more.

Furthermore, when you’re making

investment deci-

sions on your own,

you may have a

hard time being

objective — so you

might end up

investing with

your heart, and

not your head.

The need for

knowledge and

objectivity point to

the advantages of

working with an

e x p e r i e n c e d

financial profes-

sional — someone

who understand s

both the financial

markets and your

individual needsand goals.

These aren’t the

only financial res-

olutions you could

make for 2013 —

but if you follow

through on them,

you may well need to make fewer ones

when 2014 rolls around.

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

in Tuesday Mornings 8:30 am to Eagle

101.5 for Phil Hofweber to hear his week-

ly Financial Focus Topic. Edward Jones,

its financial advisors and employees do

not provide tax or legal advice. You

should consult with a qualified tax or

legal professional for advice on your spe-

cific situation.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

MAKE SOME NEW YEAR’S(FINANCIAL) RESOLUTIONS

FOR 2013

Philip Hofweber, Financial Advisor with Edward JonesGAYLORD, (989) 731-1851

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

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Gaylord Council for the Arts (GACA), inconjunction with Seams Like New resale shop

and Crossroads Industries, will be holding a

“Northern Stars” Open Mic contest this com-

ing January.

This exciting mid-winter event invites high

school age students in the Otsego County

area to offer a solo musical performance dur-

ing one of two preliminary rounds; the first

on January 16th and the second on January

23rd. A panel of three judges, each with a

diverse musical background, will select the

top three performers from each of those qual-

ifying events, and those six contestants will

compete in a final round on January 30th.

While the recognition of being named a“Northern Star” is certainly a shining honor,

the top three winners during the final round

on January 30th will also receive cash prizes,

generously donated by GACA and Crossroads

Industries. First place award will be $300 –

second place will receive $150, and the third

place award recipient will take home $75 in

cash. All three winners will also have the

opportunity to perform under the tent at this

year’s Alpenfrost celebration, taking place on

Saturday, February 9th.

To qualify for the Northern Stars Open Mic

contest, entrants must;

- be a high school or high school age home-

schooler in the Otsego County area- perform solo on their own instrument,

and if a vocalist only, must perform with live

musical accompaniment

- play up to three songs during one of the

two qualifying event evenings

Northern Stars Open Mic contest events

will be held at the Seams Like New retail store,

located 130 W. Main Street in downtown

Gaylord. Each event will begin at 5 pm, and

run till approximately 8 pm. Those signing up

for the event will be assigned a performance

time slot (up to 15 minutes in length) on a

first come – first reserve basis.

To register for this event, visit “Seams Like

New” on Facebook and send a message with your name, contact information, and a brief

description of the type of performance - such

as vocal and instrument, instrument only, or

vocal with live accompaniment. Applicants

will receive a reply noting the date and time

slot designated for their performance.

Don’t wait for this chance to become a new

“Northern Star!” Space the January 16th and

23rd qualifying rounds are limited and will be

filled on first come, first reserved basis.

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Elizabeth Palmer at epalmer@crossroadsin-

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and fitness center will offer several fitness

and fun activities for families of all ages.

Activities will be in the Student and

Community Resource Center gymnasium on

the Petoskey campus.

On the first Monday of each month, start-

ing January 7 at 5 p.m., families are invited to

Family Fun and Fitness Night. Activities will

include soccer, basketball, volleyball and

Eclipse Ball. There will be appropriate toysand tumbling mats for toddlers and an

obstacle course for children ages 7 to 11.

The fitness staff will be available to help par-

ents and their children with all activities.

Participants should wear suitable gym cloth-

ing and clean, dry shoes. Family Fun and

Fitness Nights are also scheduled on

February 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6, 2013.

Cost is $5 per family and includes all activi-

ties and light refreshments.

There will be a pickleball workshop on

Friday, January 18th. The workshop will

include two sessions, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.for beginners, and from 11 a.m. to noon for

intermediate to advanced students.

Northern Michigan’s National Champion,

Carolyn Ebbinghaus, will lead the instruc-

tional sessions. She will also have an assort-

ment of paddles, balls and other equipment

available. Carolyn recently won the 2012

National Women’s Singles 50+ division

Pickleball Championship. She has also won

a silver medal in women’s doubles at the

national tournament in Arizona.

Participants will learn the skills and drills

of pickleball, a game similar to tennis playedon a volleyball court with a wiffle ball and

paddle. The game offers all of the skill and

strategy of tennis with less running.

Invented in 1965, the sport combines ele-

ments of badminton, tennis and table ten-

nis. The cost of the workshop is $5 for cur-

rently enrolled students and $10 for non-stu-

dents. All equipment will be furnished.

Participants should wear suitable gym cloth-

ing and clean, dry shoes.

Call 231-439-6370 for information and to

reserve your place in class.

North Central fitness center offers winter family activities

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of the Holy Land to set the scene for his

Nativity presentation.

Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" is one of the most belovedballets of all time. It is known for its demanding technicalskills. Swan Lake remains a favorite for many dancersbecause of its extreme difficulty; technically and emotion-ally. The prestige that comes with performing Swan Lakeflawlessly is invaluable. The Russian National Ballet willbring over 50 dancers to The Opera House, composed of dancers of singular instruction and vast experience.

A synopsis of the story is available for all ticket holders to

help audience members read about the story prior to theperformance.

The performance will take place at 7:00 p.m. onThursday, January 17, 2013. Prices for reserved seating:

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County Planning Committee is planning the

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Grayling High School Track. The event's Kick

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Michelson Memorial United Methodist

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American House Senior Living

Communities expand into northern

Michigan, with the addition of Sunnybank

Assisted Living. The acquisition , which

became effective December 14, will

include two senior living properties, locat-

ed at 2000 East Mitchell Rd., in Petoskey,

and 615 Petoskey Ave., in Charlevoix.

Sunnybank Assisted Living opened its

doors in Petoskey, in 1999, under the lead-

ership of Diane Gillette and RuthBellissimo. As former members of

American House themselves, the pair took

their expertise to northern Michigan.

Following their success in Petoskey,

Sunnybank Charlevoix opened in 2006. In

July 2009, Diane Gillette sadly succumbed

to cancer. Her son, American House Chief

Operating Officer Rob Gillette, has stepped in to carry on the

family business.

“American House is and always has been a family business.

I’m glad we have the opportunity to keep my mother’s com-

pany in the family too,” said Rob Gillette. “My mother and

Ruth laid a great foundation here in northern Michigan, with

two caring and vibrant senior communities. I look forward to

preserving their legacy, and celebrating the heritage of

Sunnybank.”

The acquisition of Sunnybank Assisted Living will bring the

total number of American House locations to 32 statewide,

further solidifying American House’s status as the largest

provider of senior housing in Michigan.

Both communities will include restaurant-style dining

experiences, and a full life enrichment program, with as

diverse activities, social opportunities and special outings,

much like all other American House locations statewide.

During the winter months, both communities will undergo

renovations, including:

• Update and upgrade interior decorations and furniture

• Expanded patios and outdoor sitting areas

• The addition of a van, to chauffeur residents to scheduled

outings

Following completion of the planned renovations,

American House Petoskey and Charlevoix will host a grand

reopening in the spring of 2013, with a flag raising ceremony

at both locations.

American House Petoskey features 44 individual one bed-

room and studio apartments. American House Charlevoix

features 49 individual one bedroom and studio apartments.

Medical services will be offered by McLaren Northern

Michigan affiliate VitalCare. As northern Michigan’s largest

home healthcare provider, they will offer services such as

assistance with medication management and other medical

services, from on-site health care professionals.

For more information about American

House Petoskey or American House

Charlevoix, please visit www.american-

house.com, or call (248) 203 – 1800.

Founded over 30 years ago, American House

Senior Living Communities provides the most

rewarding life experiences for each and every

resident. The company offers maintenance-

free apartment and villa living, restaurant-

style dining, activities, education, wellness,

transportation, housekeeping, and third party

medical and personal care services. By com-

bining the independence seniors and their

families want with the assistance they may need, American House has helped thousands

transition into the next phase of their lives

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nation lacking in counsel, And there is no understanding in them. 29 “Would that they

were wise, that they understood this, That they would discern their future!

FRIDAY: Proverbs 23:17-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 Do not let your heart envy

sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always. 18 Surely there is a future, And your

hope will not be cut off. 19 Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.

SATURDAY: Jeremiah 29:11-13 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 11 For I know the plans

that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you

a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will

listen to you. 13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your

heart.

SUNDAY: 1 Timothy 6:18-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 18 Instruct them to do good, to

be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 storing up for themselvesthe treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which

is life indeed. 20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and

empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called “knowledge”— 21

which some have professed and thus gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you.

MONDAY: James 4:13-15 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 13 Come now, you who say,

“Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and

engage in business and make a profit.” 14 Yet you do not know what your life will be like

tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. 15

Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that.”

TUESDAY:

Hebrews 4:7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 He again fixes a certain day, “Today,” saying

[a]through David after so long a time just as has been said before, “Today if you hear His

voice, Do not harden your hearts.”

WEDNESDAY: Joshua 1:7-9 New American Standard Bible

(NASB) 7 Only be strong and very courageous; be careful

to do according to all the law which Moses My servant

commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the

left, so that you may have success wherever you go. 8 This

book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but

you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be

careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then

you will make your way prosperous, and then you will

have success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong

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Two days ago 2013 marched in. That means there is 363 days left in this year. What are you looking forin this time? For some it is to get in shape and lose weight. For some it is to find work and have a betterlifestyle. For some it is the birth of a child or a better job. For some it is getting married, for others it isgetting a promotion or a raise in pay at work There is a lot to look forward to in 2013.

I’m currently listening to Paul Tripp as he is streamed live from Cru‘s( formerly Campus Crusade forChrist) Indianapolis Indy CC Winter Conference in Indianapolis. Paul is Professor of Pastoral Life andCare at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas. As I write this perspective, he is talking about the impor-tance of living in the little moments that we so often ignore. Most people want to live in the big

moments, some are mentioned above. They gloss over the little moments thinking they are not importantbut they are important because that is where God meets us on an everyday basis. The little moments arethose places where when you have a heated disagreement with your spouse you walk away thinking they will get over it and Holy Spirit whispers in your ear you need to apologize to her/him. Tho se littlemoments are also where God tells you He is proud of you, that you have done a good job, that you have what it takes. There will be far more little moments in the coming year than the big ones good or not sogood.

My wife bought me the book THE BRAVEHEARTED GOSPEL by Eric Ludy for Christmas. There is aquote by Thucydides on the back cover that says “The bravest are those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, both the glory and danger alike, and yet nevertheless, go out to meet it. Habakuk 2:2-3 points this out in the New American Standard Bible when it says, “Then the Lord answered me andsaid, ‘Record the vision And inscribe it on tablets, That the one who reads it may run. For the vision is yetfor the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay.’”

To be honest I don’t look forward as much as I should. I take one day at a time and whatever comes with it. I don’t dream big dreams or have high hopes. Like many I would like to have more income and tonot be as busy and to be more productive.

In the past year I have had several friends tell me that God has big plans for me. They haven’t told me what they are which is ok because this is causing me to press in and seek God to find out for myself whatthis means. I think for me the thing I look forward to is to have what it takes to go out and meet both theglory and the danger alike and to do what God has planned for me.

Are you willing in 2013 to pick up your Bible and find out what glory, danger or vision await you? If you need assistance you can contact a local church or one at the bottom of this page. I hope you have avery happy New Year

Thoughts on...What are youlooking forward to in 2013??

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There’s nothing quite like the turning of the

year to provoke one to look back at the times

past with a sense of nostalgia for what hasbeen as well as anticipation of what is to be.

Looking back 100 years ago, when the 20th

Century was just getting steady on its legs, the

world was a significantly different place than it

is today. Here are a few “mind boggling” statis-

tics from a world just a few generations past;

- The average life expectancy was 47 years;

according to the Center for Disease Control

(CDC) today it is 77.9 years.

- Only 14 percent of homes had a bathtub.

- There were only 8,000 cars, (in 2007 the

Department of Transportation (DOT) estimat-

ed there were 254.4 million registered passen-

ger vehicles) and only 144 milesof paved roads, (up to 3.9 mil-

lion as of 2008 according to

Bureau of Transportation

data).

- The tallest structure in the world was the

Eiffel Tower (at 1,063 ft). Today, the world’s

tallest structure is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, at

2,723 feet.

- The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per

hour. The average worker made between $200

and $400 per year. A competent accountant

could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist

$2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500

and $4,000 per year, and a m echanical engi-

neer about $5,000 per year. According to the

2010 Census, today’s median family income is

$49,777.

- More than 95 percent of all births took

place at HOME.

- Sugar cost four cents a pound, eggs were

fourteen cents a dozen, and coffee was fifteen

cents a pound.

- Most women only washed their

hair once a month, using Borax or

egg yolks for shampoo.

- Canada passed a law that prohib-

ited poor people from entering into

their country for any reason.

- Crossword puzzles, canned beer,

and ice tea hadn't been invented yet.

- There had been no World Wars.

- The five leading causes of death were:

1. Pneumonia and influenza

2. Tuberculosis

3. Diarrhea

4. Heart disease5. Stroke

- In 2009, the leading causes of death were;

1. Heart disease

2. Cancer

3. Stroke

4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases

5. Accidents

- Only 8 percent of homes had a telephone.

- There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

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adults couldn't read or

write. Only 6 percent of

all Americans had gradu-

ated from high school. That figure is at 69 per-

cent as of a 2009 report published by the

Alliance For Excellent Education

- Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were allavailable over the counter at the local corner

drugstores. Back then pharmacists said,

'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy

to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels,

and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.'

- Eighteen percent of households had at least

one full-time servant or domestic help.

- There were about 230 reported murders in

the entire United States. The U.S. Department

of Justice reported 16,272 homicides in 2008.

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By Jim Akans

A great New Year’s resolution is to spruce

up, touch up or even expand those living spaces in the home. The expert team at JnJ

Construction, who celebrated 20 years in the

residential and commercial construction

business in 2011, are ready to help, offering

clients an ongoing commitment to the high-

est quality of workmanship and service.

Founder Jim Jeffers passion for construc-

tion began when, at the mere age of seven,

he first picked up a hammer and began help-

ing his grandfather, Curt Jeffers pull nails on

the job site. Jim Jeffers continued to assist

his grandfather during summer breaks over

the next decade, learning the craft of home-

building, and landing his first job building a

backyard deck at the age of 17. A few years

later, in 1991, Jeffers obtained his builders

license and founded JnJ Construction.

Since those beginnings, the JnJ

Construction team has built well over 100

homes ranging from 900 to over 10,000

square feet in size, and transformed hun-

dreds of existing residences through the

magic of home remodeling. The company

has also built or renovated several commer-

cial structures, including downtown Gaylord

storefronts, part of the town’s new City Hall

building, Gaylord Schools, work on the

Gaylord Meijer store, area churches, and the

Montmorency Courthouse. Their clients are

from all walks of life, each drawn to JnJ’s rep-

utation of excellence in customer service

and expert workmanship.

One of JnJ’s early residential projects, a

major renovation of a classic Victorian style

home in Gaylord, was awarded First Runner-

up for a remodel/renovation in a Norandex

Corporation annual competition. The com-

pany has continued to remain on the leading

edge of building technologies over the years,

becoming an Energy Star Certified builder in

2008 and implementing many Green or sus-

tainable products and techniques in their

current projects.

“Much of our success can be attributed to

the team of employees, local trades people

and suppliers I have worked with over the

years,” relates Jeffers. “Most have been with

me for at least ten years, and some since the

very beginning.”

Jeffers notes he has observed some signifi-

cant changes in the homebuilding industry

over the years. “The use of environmentally

friendly products has grown, such as insula-

tion, glues, laminated joists and beams

instead of solid timbers, and roof truss sys-

tems. Homes are much better insulated

today, partly because of changes in the

building code. Advances in technology, par-

ticularly the Internet, have allowed faster

and more accurate communications with the

homeowner. While material and labor prices

have increased over the years,

today’s low interest rates and

market corrections make this an

excellent time to build or remod-

el.”

Jim Jeffers wife, Jennifer, han-

dles the marketing for the firm,

and the husband and wife team

also own and operate JnJ Alpine

Auto Wash on M-32 West in

Gaylord. The couple has four

children; Olivea, Kinzie, Brody,

and Kaylee.

“We enjoy driving around the

area and looking at the many

project my company has had a

hand in,” Jeffers states.

“Working with homeowners and

helping them turn their dreamsinto a final home product is one

of the most rewarding parts of

my job. It is very important to

me that our past clients know

how thankful we are for the

work, the repeat work and for all

the great referrals. We have

become great friends with sever-

al of our past clients over the

years.”

Jeffers also emphasizes that he expects his

company to be around for at least another

20 years, maintaining their commitment to

doing the highest quality job for each and

every customer. It’s nice to know that some

things don’t change.

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The research firm Civic

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economy with four chain retail

stores (Barnes & Noble, Home

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three national restaurant chains

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The study found that the local

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percent of their revenue to the

local economy, compared with just

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Similarly, the local restaurants re-

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of their revenue locally, compared

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What accounts for the difference?

Independent businesses spend

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also procure more goods for resale

locally and rely much more heavily

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Your heart rate and blood pressure drop.

12 hours after quitting

The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

2 weeks to 3 months after quitting

Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.

1 to 9 months after quitting

Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-

like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) start to regain

normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle

mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection.

1 year after quitting

The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half

that of a continuing smoker’s.

5 years after quitting

Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus,

and bladder are cut in half. Cervical cancer risk

falls to that of a non-smoker. Stroke risk can fall to

that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years.


The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half

that of a person who is still smoking. The risk of

cancer of the larynx (voice box) and pancreas

decreases.


The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a

non-smoker’s.

These are just a few of the benefits of quitting

smoking for good. Quitting smoking lowers the risk of diabetes,

lets blood vessels work better, and helps the heart and lungs.

Quitting while you are younger will reduce your health risks

more, but quitting at any age can give back years of life that

would be lost by continuing to smoke.Sources:

IARC Handbooks of Cancer

Prevention

A Report of the Surgeon General:

How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease -

The Biology and Behavioral Basis for

Smoking-Attributable Disease Fact

Sheet, 2010

US Surgeon General’s Report, 2010

US Surgeon General’s Report, 1990

(Effect of smoking on arterial stiff-

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The benefits of quitting smoking can be detected within the

first 20 minutes, according to the American Cancer Society. In

that time, blood pressure drops and, within 24 hours, a per-

son’s chance of a heart attack has already decreased. The ben-

efits continue for years, including reduced risk of lung cancer,

stroke, and heart disease.

"New Year's Day is the single most popular day for giving up

unhealthy habits,” said Linda Yaroch, Health Officer for the

Health Department of Northwest Michigan. “Quitting tobacco

use provides immediate benefits and benefits that last a life-

time. It is the single best thing you can do for your health.”

There are several tools and resources available to help with

becoming tobacco-free in 2013:

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)

Tobacco Quitline, (800) 784-8669 (800-QUIT-NOW), provides

free telephone coaching for the uninsured and for those with

Medicaid and Medicare, as well as free nicotine replacement

medications for those who qualify. The Quitline includes extra

help for pregnant and postpartum women. Information on

quitting smoking and a free printable Michigan Smoker’s Quit

Kit are available through MDCH by visiting

www.michigan.gov/tobacco.

BecomeAnEX.org is a free, interactive Web site that shows

smokers how to re-learn life without cigarettes. The site,

developed by the American Legacy Foundation in partnership

with the Mayo Clinic, offers a free, personalized quit plan and

an online support community to help people prepare to quit

and stay off tobacco.

The American Cancer Society offers tools to help with quit-

ting. For more information, contact the American Cancer

Society at (800) 227-2345.

Your individual health care provider can p rovide counsel-

ing, nicotine replacement medication, and referrals for other

services.


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