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Here comes the 2011 Emmet-

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the many time-honored traditional

favorites that draw thousands ofattendees from throughout Emmetand Charlevoix counties and beyondeach year since the fair began back atthe dawn of the 20th Century.

We have lots of new and excitingthings happening this year, Shawstates. Among those will be a secondnight added to our hugely popularMonster Truck event that drew over-

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This Saturday, August 20, Gaylords fairgrounds will once again be

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Petoskeys annual Festival on the Bay takes place

for the ninth season this coming weekend, August

19th through the 21st, offering great food, live

music, a bustling childrens area, and plenty of fun

for all beside and on the water.

This years event promises to be phenomenal,

states Festival Coordinator, Kathy Bardins. We

have many new events planned, including a Car

Show on Friday and Saturday, a Corporate

Challenge on Friday where area companies can

form teams and compete in some very wacky

games, and the Childrens Area is bigger and better

than ever with lots of games and activities for the

kids each day, a Mobile Learning Center spon-

sored by PNC Bank, and lots of exciting performers

on the Childrens Entertainment Stage.

Kids will also have a chance to test their fishing

skills as the Miller Van Winkle Chapter of Trout

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This Saturday, August 20, Gaylordsfairgrounds will once again be trans-formed into late summers favoriteevent; the annual Otsego CountyFair. Its a tradition that has beenaround for 130 years, and each sea-

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For the third year in a row, the Mount Hope

Church in Gaylord will be presenting a Classic

Car, Truck and Bike Show along with live street

theater by the PROCLAIM; Gaylord Area

Christian Performing Arts Ministry. The event

takes place this Saturday, August 20th, from 9

am until 3 pm at the Mount Hope Church on

M-32 just east of downtown Gaylord.

The event has been growing each year, andorganizers anticipate as many as 50 vehicles ofvirtually every vintage and type will be on dis-play. Awards will be presented for the Top 25vehicles, as well as Best Paint, Best of Show,and Peoples Choice. The first 50 registrants forthe vehicle show will also receive a T-shirt,dash plaque and goody bag.

Door prizes that have been donated by localbusinesses will be given away throughout theday, and there will be a raffle drawing to win a

fantastic barbeque grille. T here will be lots ofactivities on the grounds, including pony ridesfor the kids, an amazing demonstration of themartial arts by NOVA Martial Arts Academy,and there will be a craft show to browse as well.

It all promises to be a great day of fun forthose of every age. Those who would like toparticipate in the vehicle show can registeronline before the show or on-site from 9 am upuntil noon on the day of the event for just $20per vehicle. As in previous years, proceedsfrom this event will be graciously donated tothe Otsego County Food Pantry.

Mount Hope Church is located on M-32 justone mile east of downtown Gaylord. For addi-tional information, visit

www.gaylordchurch.com or call (989) 390-0077.

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By Jim Akans

In the first half of the 20th Century, the waynorth was traveled along the US highway route 27,

now commonly referred to as Old 27. Adventurersalong the two-laner wandered through villages,towns, countryside and forests on there way to vaca-tion destinations such as Grayling, Gaylord, IndianRiver, right up to the terminus in Cheboygan, and

perhaps took a short ride on US 23 to MackinawCity.

The construction of the I-75 freeway during themid 1950s and early 1960s rerouted most of theseearly travelers to the much faster, though less scenic

super-highway. Old 27 has remained a favorite pathfor those seeking a more up close look at the pleas-

ant peninsula about them, and last August theHouse of Representatives passed Resolution No. 319

designating the 308 miles of US 27 in Michigan as anhistoric state road.

Next weekend, on August 26th and 27th, NorthernMichigan residents and visitors will have a once a

year opportunity to recapture a visual reminder of

the routes original spirit and purpose. The annualOld US 27 Motor Tour will bring a parade of vintagevehicles northward once again from NorthernIndiana to Cheboygan, promoting the historic char-acter of the route, and providing lots of visual enter-

tainment for those watching the parade of up to150 or more 1950s and 1960s era vehicles makingtheir way through towns along the way.

The Tour will arrive in uptown Grayling mid tolate afternoon next Friday, August 26th, where there

will also be a 30-minute show by The Just For Kickshigh-spirited cloggers at 5 pm, followed by a StreetDance from 8 to 10 pm.

Saturday morning the tour will leave Grayling

High School at 10 am and stop in downtown Gaylordfrom around 11 am until 3 pm. After the driversenjoy lunch and a bit of shopping in town, the Tourheads back on the road and will arrive in Cheboygan

at approximately 4:30 pm, where the vehicles will beon display at the

VFW Hall until8:30 pm.

Gather up those vintage items and works of art; an opportu-

nity to have them assessed by a leading, highly respected

appraiser is coming to Northern Michigan soon.

Ernest J. DuMouchelle, esteemed vice-president of the inter-

nationally renown DuMouchelle Art Galleries Company, and a

featured appraiser on the popular PBS television program;

Antiques Road Show, will be visiting Gaylord on August 24th

and 25th, and offering his expertise in valuing your antiques

and works of art.

The Gaylord Area Chamber of the Arts is sponsoring

DuMouchelles two-day visit, and proceeds will help to benefit

GACAs ongoing mission of presenting visual and performing

arts events and workshops to the community.

Verbal appraisals at the Arts Center on Wednesday, August

24th, from 10 am until 4 pm are $7 per item, written appraisals

are $15 per item. DuMouchelle will offer home visits on

Thursday for $100. An advance deposit of $50 is required and

some restrictions do apply. Please note that appraisals both

days will be by appointment only, and there are a limited num-

ber of spots available on the schedule.

Call GACA at (989) 732-3242 to reserve your slot and take

advantage of this unique opportunity. The Gaylord Community

Arts Center is located at 125 E. Main Street in Gaylord.

(Gaylord) Aspen Ridge Retirement Village will be hosting the

Dog Days of Summer Dog Show fundraiser on Friday, August

19th from 3:00 4:00 p.m.

Benefiting the Otsego County

Animal Shelter, the entry fee is

by donation and registers

your dog for contests and

prizes. Residents from the

facility will judge contests for

the canines including best

dressed, best tail wag, and

best tricks. Hall Veterinary

Clinic will also be on hand

with tips for summer safety.

All dogs will receive treats

and prizes, with several grand

prizes donated by Canine By

Design, Dog Trax Grooming,

Gaylord Veterinary Hospital,

Hall Veterinary Clinic, Judies

Dog, and Wags to Wiskers.

aPre-registration is required

and space is limited. The

event will be held indoors in

the event of inclement weath-

er. Please contact Christy

Payne at (989) 705-2500 to

register or for more information. Aspen Ridge Retirement

Village is located at 1261 Village Parkway in Gaylord.

Next weekend, on August 26th and 27th, Northern Michigan residents and visitors willhave a once a year opportunity to see the annual Old US 27 Motor Tour bring a parade of

vintage vehicles northward from Northern Indiana to Cheboygan.

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Festival on the Bay Continued...Unlimited has teamed up with the Friends of

The Oden Hatchery and Northern Michigan

Fishing Club to offer a Youth Fishing Derby

on Saturday morning. The event, which takes

place by the Arboretum in Bayfront Park, is

open to youth under the age of 17. Rods and

reels will be provided, and a fishing license is

not required.

While theres plenty to keep the kids enter-

tained all weekend long, adults will certainly

be busy trying to catch the many activities,

demonstrations, and events happening dur-

ing the Festival on the Bay.

Highlights on Friday include a Farmers

Market on Howard Street during the morning,

a Downtown Treasure Hunt from noon until 9

pm and the Car Show featuring the new 2012

models courtesy of Brown Motors, Dave

Kring Chevrolet Cadillac and Subaru on the

Bay on both Friday and Saturday. There will

also be Kayak demos by The Bahnhof at

Festival Place beginning at 8 pm, and an

amazing presentation of Speed Painting by

local artist Martina Hahn at 8:30 pm.

Among the many exciting events planned

for Saturday is a Wellness Walk/Run at the

waterfront from 9 to 11 am, the Big Brothers &

Sisters Arts and Craft Show at Pennsylvania

Park from 10 am until 6 pm, and the Outfitter

will host Kayak rides and demos at Festival

Place from 4 to 6 pm.

Fun on the water is a huge part of Festival

on the Bay. Saturday check out the Jiimaan

rides on the bay from noon until 5 pm, and

for those seeking a more relaxing experience

on the water, come aboard the Keweenaw

Star for a leisurely cruise on Saturday at 8 pm.

Tickets available for $15 per adult, $7 children

over 12, (under 12 are free), at Petoskey

Regional Chamber (231-347-4150). There will

be a Celebration of Sunset both Friday and

Saturday evening beginning at 7 pm.

Highlights include music by the Petoskey

Steel Drum Band on Friday, and Irish music

and step dancing by Tongue Family Band on

Saturday evening.

Live music provides the soundtrack to

Festival on the Bay all weekend long.

Performances at the Entertainment Tent will

include the Jelly Roll Blues Band, Charlies

Root Fusion and Larry McCray on Friday

evening and a full line up on Saturday from

noon until midnight that will include local

band Jamie and the Juveniles, Boyne Citys

The Galactic Sherpas, Natural Born Suspects,

The Push and Brent James and the

Contraband and much more.

With the scenery along the Petoskey water-

front providing a gorgeous backdrop all

weekend long, Festival on the Bay may just be

the most beautiful celebrations in northern

Lower Michigan during the waning days of

summer.

Festival on the Bay is growing every year,

relates Kathy Bardins. It offers something for

those of every age to enjoy; great food, music,

family activities and much more. We are

extreme proud of how it is growing and how

much the entire community has become

involved with the Festival.

For additional information, visit

www.petoskeyfestival.com.

2011 Festival on the Bay Schedule

Friday, August 198:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Festival Farmers

Market, Howard Street, DowntownNoon to 9 p.m. Vendor Booths on the

Promenade, WaterfrontNoon to midnight Entertainment tent open

with beverages, $2 per adult, children freeNoon to 9 p.m. Downtown Treasure Hunt,

DowntownNoon to 4 p.m. Kayak rides and demos by

The Outfitter, Festival PlaceNoon to 5 p.m. Jiimaan canoe rides in the

Bay

12:15 p.m. Concert in the Park,Pennsylvania Park, Downtown Petoskey

1 to 5 p.m. Games and Activities in ChildrensArea $2 per child, adults free

1 p.m. Car show at Festival Place3 p.m. Corporate Challenge, Ed White

Ballfield4 p.m. 8 p.m. Kayak demos by The

Bahnhof, Festival Place5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Live Music,

Entertainment Tent, Ed White Ballfield

7 p.m. Celebration of the Sunset, Waterfront7 p.m. Petoskey High School Steel Drum

Band, Entertainment Tent, Ed WhiteBallfield

7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Kookie the Clown in thePromenade

8:30 p.m. Speed Painting by Martina,Celebration of the Sunset

8:43 p.m. Million-dollar sunset10 p.m. 11:45 p.m. Larry McCray, Live,

Entertainment Tent, Ed White Ballfield

Saturday, August 208 a.m. - Jiimaan Race Across the Bay Zoll

Street Park, Harbor Springs8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast on the Bay, Festival

Place $59 to 11 a.m. Wellness Walk/Run, Waterfront,

$1510 a.m. Chalk and Chocolate Festival,

Arboretum10 a.m. 12 p.m. Childrens Fishing Derby,

Arboretum10 a.m. 5 p.m. Car show at Festival Place10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Big Brothers & Sisters Arts

& Craft Fair, Pennsylvania Park10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vendor Booths on the

Promenade, Waterfront10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Downtown Treasure Hunt,

Downtown10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Games and Activities in

Childrens Area, $2 per child, adults free11 a.m. Jania the Magic Lady, Childrens

AreaNoon to 2 p.m. Croquet Tournament, Ed

White BallfieldNoon to 3:30 p.m. Kayak demo at the

Whitewater Course on the Bear River,Northern Michigan Paddling Club. Willinclude a Downriver Kayak Race at 2 p.m.Contact Gary Hunter for details at 231-347-1040.

Noon to 5 p.m. - Jiimaan rides on the Bay

Noon to 4 p.m. Kayak rides and demos bythe Outfitter, Festival Place

Noon to Midnight, Live Music EntertainmentTent, Ed White Ballfield, $2 per adult,children free

1 p.m. 2 p.m. Joe Reilly, Childrens Area3 p.m. 4 p.m. Northern Lights Irish

Dancers, Childrens Area4 p.m. The Great Bear River Duck Race,

Waterfront4 to 6 p.m. Fly a kite with Rocking Horse Toy

Company, Festival Place

4 8 p.m. Kayak demonstrations by The

Bahnhof, Festival Place

5 p.m. - Keweenaw Star, City Docks, ticket

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7 p.m. Sea kayak tour by Northern

Michigan Paddling Club, Festival Place,

call Gary Hunter at 231-347-1040

7 p.m - 9 p.m. Celebration of the Sunset

featuring Kookie the Clown, and the

Tongue Family Band.

8:00 p.m. Sunset Cruise aboard Keweenaw

Star, City Docks, ticket must be

purchased in advance

8:30 p.m. Speed Painting by Martina,

Celebration of the Sunset

8:41 p.m. Million Dollar sunset

9 p.m. Downtown Treasure Hunt Award,

Waterfront/Information Booth

10:15 p.m. Midnight, Brent James and the

Contraband, Live, Entertainment Tent

Sunday, August 2110 a.m. Worship on the Bay, Waterfront

8:35 p.m. Sunset, Waterfront

Emmet-Charlevoix Fair continued...whelming response at last years fair.

The Monster Truck Shoot Out will be heldin the Grandstand area on Saturday evening,

August 20th, starting at 5 pm, and on Sundayevening, August 21st, beginning at 4 pm. This

is an opportunity for attendees to see nation-ally recognized competitors, such asBearfoot, Full Boar and Predator, face off withamazing displays of mechanical power righthere in northern Lower Michigan. There willbe an opportunity to meet the drivers afterthe show, and there will also be a local truckcompetition each night prior to the mainevent, with no charge to enter the UgliestTruck, Show-N-Shine and Back to Back Pullcontests.

We also have a new Grandstand event on Wednesday (August 24th), notes Shaw,which is a Hometown Idol singing competi-tion. There will be cash prizes awarded inJunior, Teen and Adult categories, and the

winners will have the opportunity to move onto a regional competition.

Country music artist, DeWayne Spaw will

also perform at the Hometown Idol event,which starts at 7 pm on Wednesday evening.

Registration for contest participants begins at5:30 pm, and admission for those who just

want to sit back and enjoy these talented per-formers is just $5 per person.

The always-exciting Demolition Derby willbe held next Saturday evening (August 27th),and there are a few rulechanges going into effect forthis years event. The event

will now feature cars from1980 or newer with stockbody mounts ONLY. Ownersmust present the title atinspection to confirm year ofmanufacture. Additional set-up rules will be posted on theFairs website (listed at theend of this article).

Agnes Shaw said that therule change is due to the lack

of the "old iron cars," and fair organizerswanted to ensure there would be enough carsavailable to entertain the grandstand crowds."We apologize to the 'old iron' drivers, but we

hope to see you all there with a newer car!"Shaw said.Escanaba-based Skerbeck Carnival returns

to the fair this year with lots of exciting ridesand games designed to test attendees skills.Rides will open on Tuesday, August 23rd, at 2pm, and continue daily from noon until 11pm. A Mega Ride Pass is available online or atthe Fair Office for $50 (if purchase by August22nd or $60 after that date) which allowsunlimited rides all week long. Daily ride arm-bands are also available for $20 on

Wednesday and Thursday, and for $15 onSunday, August 28th.

Another new offering at this years Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is that the Fair Officecan now accept debit or credit cards for ticket

purchases. In addition to the Mega Ride Pass,

a Mega Gate Pass is also available for $50 thatallows gate admission and access to all

Grandstand events during the week. Daily

gate admission is $5 for ages 13 and older,and those ages 12 and under are admitted for

free.There is much, much more going on all

week long at the Emmet-Charlevoix County

Fair, including two nights of karaoke, horse,

pony and mule pulls, autocross racing, daily4-H horse and livestock shows, and free live

music just to name a few. The county fair is

an amazing family value, offering and array of

outdoor summer fun with something to

appeal to every age and interest.See you at the fair!

For further information, including a full

schedule of events and downloadable fair

booklet, visit www.emmetcounty.org/fair/

On Saturday evening, August 27th,Nashville personality Emily Portman will beappearing on stage at Wellington Farm nearGrayling. Her performance will be includedin the next Country Music Show presented bythe 60-acre living history farm. Tickets arecurrently on sale at the farms Visitor Center.Price of admission is only $12.50 per person.Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30p.m. During her portion of the CountryMusic Show, Emily will be appearing asLoretta Lynn.

Emily Portman has appeared on the GrandOle Opry in Nashville, Tennessee and has also

appeared at the historic Ryman Auditoriumin that same city. Upon several occasions, sheappeared with George Jones at the Ryman

Auditorrium. She also appeared in a leadingrole in the movie, Strawberry Wine based onthe Deanna Carter Song. She has appeared inseveral tribute shows about Loretta Lynn andrecently toured the country playing the roleof Loretta Lynn in the musical Its Only MakeBelieve a show based on the life of Conway

Twitty.Ms. Portman is a sponsor of the Wounded

Warrior Project and the royalties from her lat-est album, Country Girl Like Me will go tothat organization.

Wellington Farm is happy to be able tobring such a wonderful performer as EmilyPortman to Northern Michigan. The venue at

Wellington is a beautiful outdoor stage taste-fully nestled in the heart of a hardwood forest.Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.Ms. Portmans appearance at Wellington is inconjunction with the Tractor and EngineShow sponsored by the Wellington Antique

Tractor and Engine Club. Wellington Farm is located at 6944 S.Military Road just off I-75 and US-127 south-

west of Grayling. The 60-acre facility depictsrural life as it was lived during the GreatDepression. Wellington Farm is open to thepublic from 9:00 until 5:00 6 days a week untilHalloween. The farm is closed on Monday.

Wellington Farm Park, Inc. is a 5013 non-profit corporation.

Music provides the soundtrack

throughout Festival on the Bay, fromthe sweet sounds of street musicians

to full scale band shows in theEntertainment Tent.

We have lots of new and exciting things happening this year, states Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Manager, Agnes Shaw. Among those will be a secondnight added to our hugely popular Monster Truck event that drew overwhelming

response at last years fair.

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Otsego County Fair Continued...food and beverages, and dancing to live

music by The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band.

And for the next seven days, the Otsego

County Fairgrounds offers a huge variety ofentertainment, thrilling carnival rides pre-sented by the Skerbeck Brothers (opening on

the midway at 5 pm on Tuesday and runing

daily until 11 pm), lip-smacking food, fasci-nating exhibits, and riveting competitions

such as the annual Queens Pageant on

Sunday evening, and the 3rd annualGaylords Got Talent contest on Wednesday

and Thursday evenings.

The grandstand events this year willinclude the Super Kicker Rodeo, SJO Super

Cross Racing, modified tractor and pickup

pulling, Bump and Run, and the very popularNight of Destruction, featuring a tough

truck competition, demolition derby, bump

and run, quad/ATV obstacle course, and aburnout contest.

A huge variety of entertainment will be

available throughout the week, including the

Ultimate Air Dog Show, All-American

Lumberjack Show and interactive lumberjack

camp, and the Mother Goose Nursery. Besure to check out the Youth Livestock Judgingand Auction event in the barns on Friday,

August 26th, and dont miss out on the free

cake and ice cream under the grandstandpavillion at noon on Saturday, August 27.

The 2011 Otsego County Fair is dedicated

to the memory of Margaret A. Woodmansee,an avid supporter and longtime associate

member of the Otsego County Fair.

Gate admission is $2 Tuesday throughSaturday (free on opening day through

Monday). Special all-day carnival ride

bracelets are priced at $6 on Tuesday, and $10per day for the rest of the week. Admission to

grandstand events is $10 for attendees over 10

years old, and $5 for children ages 5-10.For a complete schedule visit www.otsego-

countyfairgrounds.org.

As always, therewill be lots of excit-

ing events in theGrandstand area all

during fair week,

including SuperKicker Rodeo, SJO

Super CrossRacing, modifiedtractor and pickuppulling, Bump and

Run, the very popu-lar Night of

Destruction, andthe SJO Super

Cross Racing eventstarting at 7 pmnext Wednesdayevening, August

24th.

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Photo by Jim AkAns

2011 Otsego County FairSCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Schedule Subject to Change

Saturday, August 20 - Polka Day9am-Tri-County Circuit Open Horse Show

4pm-Lawn Mower Races Grand Stand

7pm-11pm-Polish Night, The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band

-Entertainment Stage

Sunday, August 21 - Royalty Day9am-12pm-Animal Exhibits Accepted

12pm-3pm-Exhibits Accepted - some judging to take

place

12pm-Livestock Exhibitor Meeting

3pm-Small Animal Exhibitor Meeting

3:30-Horse Check-in

4pm-Horse Exhibitor Meeting

7pm-Queens Pageant & Little Mister & Miss

Entertainment Stage

Monday, August 22 - Free Day8:30am-Youth/Open Pleasure Horse Show, starting w/5-8

year olds

10am-Mother Goose Nursery, Opens - Livestock Barn

12pm-10pm-Exhibit Buildings, Open

2:30pm-Pocket Pet Judging

3pm-Rabbit Judging

6pm-DeWayne Spaw (Country Music) - Entertainment

Stage

6:30pm - ??-Open Music Jam - Entertainment Stage

Tuesday, August 23 - Rodeo Day9:30am-Hog, Sheep & Goat Judging


10am-11pm-Exhibit Buildings, Open

12pm-9pm-Little Red School House, Open

12pm-9pm-Barnyard Babies Petting Zoo, Open

12pm-Animal Oasis, Opens

12pm-Mother Goose Nursey, Opens - Livestock Barn

12pm-Firefighter Show

1pm-Juggler with the Yellow Shoes - Entertainment Stage

2pm-6pm-Guitar Hero Auditions3pm-Firefighter Show


4pm-Beef Judging

5pm-11pm-Skerbeck Brothers Midway, Open


6:30 - ??-Open Stage - Entertainment Stage

6:30pm-DeWayne Spaw, Pre Rodeo Entertainment

Grand Stand

7pm-Super Kicker Rodeo Grand Stand

Wednesday, August 24 - Super Cross Day(Kids 12 & under get in Free from Noon-3:00 pm)

8:30am-Youth/Open Pleasure Horse Show



12pm-3pm-Kids Day Front Lawn


12pm-9pm-Barnyard Babies Petting Zoo


12pm-Animal Oasis, Opens

12pm-Firefighter Show12pm-National Pedal Pullers Registration

1pm-National Pedal Pullers Races


2pm-6pm-Guitar Hero Auditions

2:30pm-Mother Goose Nursery Free Rabiit Drawing -

Livestock Barn


3pm-Poultry & Waterfowl Judging

3pm-5pm-SJO Super Cross Racing Registration Entries

taken


5pm-SJO Super Cross Racing Practice Grand Stand

5:30pm-Gaylord's Got Talent Sign-up - Entertainment

Stage


6pm-Gaylord's Got Talent Auditions - Entertainment

Stage

Immediately following gaylord's Got Talent - Universal

Vibe - Entertainment Stage

7pm-SJO Super Cross Racing Grand Stand

Thursday, August 25 - Pulling Day8:30am-Youth/Open Speed Horse Show

10am-Mother Goose Nursery, Opens - Livestock Barn10am-11pm-Exhibit Buildings, Open






2pm-4pm-Guitar Hero Playoffs


3pm-Interactive Lumberjack Camp

4pm-Guitar Hero Winner Announced


5pm-All American Lumberjack Show

5:45pm-7:15pm-Local Pickup Pullers Registration

Entries taken


6pm-Ultimate Air Dog Show - On the Front Lawn

6pm-Modified Tractor & Pick-Up Pulling Grand Stand

6pm - 7pm-N.O.V.A. Martial Arts Academy Demo -

Entertainment Stage

6pm - 7pm-Gaylord's G ot Talent Finalist Check-in -

Entertainment Stage7pm-All American Lumberjack Show

7:30pm-Gaylord's Got Talent Finals - Entertainment Stage


Friday, August 26 - Dog Days9am-Pictures-Youth Horse, Livestock & Sm. Animal

Winners

9:30am-Agility Dog Show





12pm-11pm-Skerbeck Brothers Midway Opens


12pm-Disc Dogs of Michigan Show

1pm-Juggler with the Yellow Shows - Entertainment Stage

1pm-All American Lumberjaack Show

1:30pm-Disc Dogs of Michigan Show



3pm-Bump & Run Registration Entries taken

3pm-Youth Livestock Auction

3:30pm-Disc Dogs of Michigan Show

4pm-Juggler with the Yellow Shoes - Entertainment Stage4pm-Ultimate Air Dog Show - On the Front Lawn




7pm-Bump & Run Grand Stand

7pm - 8pm-Don Moyer, Country & Gospel -

Entertainment Stage

8pm - 10pm-Jim Akans, Acoustic Originals & Classic

Covers - Entertainment Stage


Saturday, August 27 - Night of Destruction

Day10am-Mother Goosse Nursery, Open - Livestock Barn

10am-10pm-Exhibit Buildings Open






12pm-Annual Chili & Rib Cook-Off12:30pm-Showmanship Sweepstakes


2pm-Mother Goose Nursery Coloring Contest Winners

Announced


2pm-Night of Destruction Registration Entries Taken



3pm-4:30pm-Cinderella Tea Party - Entertainment Stage

3:30pm-Chili & Rib Judging

4pm-Ultimate Air Dog Show Finals - On the Front Lawn



6pm-Night of Destr uction: Tough Truck, Demo Derby,

Bump & Run, Burnout Competition, Quad/ATV Obstacle

Course - Grand Stand

6:30pm-Open Teen Night - Entertainment Stage


10pm-Animals and Exhibits Released

Sunday, August 28 - THANK YOU for a

GREAT WEEK10am-12pm-Exhibitors pick-up their exhibits

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INDIAN RIVEROutdoor Weekend DayCampsThe Salvation Army is hold-ing day camps for kids ages 8- 12 years old. There will be aBible based curriculum,explore the forest, paddleboating, learn about & swimin beautiful lakes, games,sports, trail walking, fishing,community service projects,earn TSA emblems, makehealthy snacks and dinnersand much more. Session #4Friday, August 19 & Saturday,

August 20. The times areFriday 6am - 9pm andSaturday 9am 7pm. Thecost is $25 per session. Forinformation of registrationplease contact Darlene Olsonat 231-408-8928.

GAYLORDChildren PlaygroupTuesday, Aug. 23, 10 -11:30am, Otsego CountyPark, North Pavilion. Free

Admission. Snacks, Crafts, &Friends. Questions? CallLaura at 732-7289 or [email protected]

GRAYLINGUsed Book SaleThe Friends of the CrawfordCounty Library are hosting aused book sale Aug. 16 20 atthe Devereaux MemorialLibrary, 201 Plum St. Tons ofgently used books for sale atlow prices. Choose from fic-tion, non-fiction, mysteries,old books, better books,cookbooks, kids book andeven sets of books. Salebegins Tuesday, 8/16 at 1pm.

Wednesday Saturday salebegins at 9am.

GRAYLINGComputer ClassesIn partnership with Kirtland

Community College, theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging will beoffering computer classesduring August. Upcoming

classes include the following:Thursday, August 18 Facebook and Tuesday,

August 30 ComputerPurchasing. Cost of each ses-sion is $10 paid on the day ofthe class. Check-in for theclasses begins at 12:30pm

with the class running from1-4pm. Class size is limited to10 per class. To register for aclass, please contact theSenior Center at 989-348-7123.

GAYLORDBusiness after Hours

Aug. 17, 5-7pm at AlpineTavern & Eatery. Sponsored

by Otsego County United Way and hosted by AlpineTavern & Eatery.

PETOSKEYOne woman showCrooked Tree Arts Centerpresents An Evening withDora Stockman August 17 at7pm. This theatrical one

woman show is free andopen to the public. Dorasstory is presented in threeacts by Margaret ORourke-Kelly an accomplishedteacher and actress and

writer. Dr. O'Rourke-Kellyresearched and authoredDoras biography of dynamicleadership roles in W.C.T.U.,Suffrage, the Grange, andpublic office. Doras story

will be brought to lifethrough song and scenes thatare engaging, witty, andentertaining.

GRAYLINGFree Divorce ClinicClinics sponsored by The

46th Judicial Circuit BarAssociation, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and RiverHouse Womens Shelter. Thesessions are open to anyone

who is in the process ofdivorce and cannot afford tohire an attorney to representthem. Next clinic in Graylingis Aug. 18 at the CrawfordCounty courthouse, 5:30pm.Future dates are Oct. 20, Dec.15 and Feb. 16, 2012.

GRAYLINGRun for River HouseRegister to run and help raisemoney for River House. Pre-register by Aug. 18 for theSept. 3 event. $25 for 5Krun/walk, $10 for 1 mile funrun. Register by 8/18 andreceive t-shirt. Contact

Amanda Theil, 989-370-3636.

River House provides serviceto homeless and victims ofdomestic violence and sexualassault in a 4 county area inNorthern Michigan.

GRAYLINGBaby ClosetThe Baby Closets distribu-tion day in Grayling at theMethodist Church isThursday, August 18 from11am until 3pm. No clients

will be taken after 2:30 pm.Because of the economy weare receiving more familyrequests for childrens sum-mer clothing and shoes insizes 24 months, 2T and 3T.

GAYLORDSBA's Small BusinessOutreach Tour

August 18th in Gaylord.Don't miss the first everstatewide SBA SmallBusiness Outreach Tour! Are

you a small business ownerlooking for tools to take yourbusiness to the next level? Do

you need information, con-tacts, and resources to start

your business? Get connect-ed to experts in lending, gov-ernment contracting, busi-ness growth, financial man-agement, exporting andmuch more! Get inspired by

stories of successful smallbusiness owners in yourregion. Get informed about

what's happening in your

community from local eco-nomic developmentresources. Get to the SBASmall Business OutreachTour! It's free.

BOYNE FALLSDedication Ceremonyof New PavilionOn Friday August 19th, thenew Pavilion at Thumb LakePark will be dedicated toearly Thumb Lake pioneerLouisa Hughes. She came

with her husband Frank andhis family as homesteadersto this beautiful spring fedlake area in the eastern high-lands of Charlevoix Countyin 1874. The public is invitedto this event which will beginat noon and conclude with apot luck luncheon. For moreinformation, call Doug Waldo

at 231-549-2295.

PETOSKEYWorkers CompSeminarThe Northern MichiganSociety of Human ResourcesManagement presents

Worker's Compensationfrom Prevention toLitigation. Learn what everyemployer must know about

Workers Compensation, August 19, 8am - 12:30pm.Odawa Hotel (Formerly

Victories Casino & Hotel),The Michigan Room. To reg-ister please visit:h t t p : / / w c a u g 1 9 -

chamber.eventbrite.com.Event Sponsored byKorthaseFlinn

GRAYLINGSenior Center DanceJoin us on Friday, August 19at 6pm for an evening ofDance at the Grayling SeniorCenter located at 308Lawndale St. The dance willfeature music by TheReflections. Tickets can bepurchased in advance at theSenior Center. The cost is$10.00 per person. If youhave any questions, pleasecall Helen Nolan at 348-7123.

PETOSKEYJeff Daniels performs

Aug. 19 - Jeff Daniels -Crooked Tree Arts Center, 7pm. Entertainment: JeffDaniels with Special questBrian Vander Ark. Show is $30advance or Door, ticketsavailable at Crooked Tree,Grain Train and Blissfest.

Artists Bio: When you thinkof grassroots and down toEarth, you dont normallythink of a movie star. Youespecially don't think of amovie star the caliber of JeffDaniels. Yet that is exactly

what Jeff has accomplished with his second CD

Grandfathers Hat. With thefollow-up album to Live and

Unplugged, Daniels hasproven that he is not an actor

who sings, but an accom-plished singer/songwriter

whos musical talent does not

require the support of hisacting. Also performing willbe Brian Vander Ark a formi-dable Michigan songwriter of

Verve Pipe fame.

Cheboygan, Otsego and PresqueIsle CountiesGreat StartScholarshipsThe Great Start EarlyChildhood Scholarship pro-gram is now accepting appli-cations for students for the2011/2012 school year withinthe Cheboygan, Otsego, andPresque Isle counties.Beginning in August 2011,the Great Start Collaborative

will offer scholarships to eli-gible 3 & 4-year-old children

within the Cheboygan,Otsego and Presque IsleCounties. Applications forfamilies (and providers) canbe found on the COP GreatStart Collaborative website at

www.cop4kids.org or on theNorth East RegionalResource Center website at

www.greatstartchildcare.org

PETOSKEYTriage volunteerssoughtNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency isseeking triage volunteers to

assist families and individu-als seeking assistance inhomeless prevention, taxpreparation, utility aid andforeclosure prevention.

Volunteers will be trained toassist with initial clientintake, information andreferral, clerical, and otherprojects. Potential candi-dates will have a passion toaddress human need and theability to work in an officeenvironment. Backgroundcheck is mandatory. If youare interested in making areal difference in your com-munity, please email yourresume to

[email protected], or mailthem to the VolunteerCoordinator at 2202 MitchellPark Drive, Suite #4. If youhave questions, please con-tact Michael Shank at 231-347-9070.

PETOSKEYFestival on the BayJoin us for our 8th AnnualFestival on the Bay Friday,

August 19 through Sunday, August 21. For more detailson events, please visit

www.petoskeyfestival.com.Festival Features include:Live Music, Triathlon, BayCruises, an Arts & Crafts

Show, a nightly celebration ofour "Million Dollar Sunsets",and Much More!

GAYLORDClassic Car, Truck andBike Show3rd Annual Mount HopeClassic Car, Truck and BikeShow Aug. 20, 9am - 3pm atMount Hope Church 1672 M-32 East (1 mile east of down-town Gaylord). Contact BrianJergensen, [email protected] or 989-619-0072

PETOSKEYEmmet-Charlevoix

County FairAugust 20 - 28 at the EmmetCounty Fairgrounds

GAYLORDMurder & Dinner EventUnited Way Volunteer Centerproudly presents a 1920sMurder and Dinner Event,Murder at the Four Deuces (aSandy & Al Glasby produc-tion) at Otsego ClubSitzmark, Saturday, August20, 6:30pm. Tickets are $40 aperson. Tickets available atUnited Way, 116 E. FifthStreet or call the VolunteerCenter at 989-705-8584

GRAYLINGGenealogy GroupEvery Monday in August at10am at Devereaux MemorialLibrary -Study ancestry anddiscover your family history!

GRAYLINGEndurance Trail RunSaturday, August 20 atHanson Hills. This 7 pointsomething mile course will

lead you through a scenictour of Hanson Hills singletrack mountain bike trails.Check in at 7:30-9am atHanson Hills Main Lodge.Race starts at 9am. Fee: $20.

Awards: Custom T-shirt for allparticipants. Visit www.han-sonhills.org for furtherdetails or to sign up.

PETOSKEYSingles dinnerSingles for Christ dinnergroup for ALL area singles 50

years and older will meetSaturday, August 20, 6:00p.m. at Johnnies CountryOven (Former Flap Jack) 314

W. Mitchell Street inPetoskey. After dinner we

will have a game night at FirstPresbyterian Church, 501 W.Mitchell. Bring your ownbeverage and a snack to pass.Restaurant seating is limitedso please call Frieda at 347-5747 with your reservation ore-mail [email protected] soon as possible.

INDIAN RIVERChurchill Classic5K & 10K Run and 1 mile

Walk will be held Saturday,August 20. The races will startand finish at the NorthCentral State Trail Trailhead

at Western and Taylor Streets.The registration fee per run-ner is $20 by August 2 or $25after. Register online at:

www.CNBisMyBank.comorcontact Nancy Lindsay orNicole Drake at 231-627-7111. T-shirt & packet pickupand registration will beFriday, August 19 from 4:00-7:00pm at Citizens NationalBank in Cheboygan.Registration day of will befrom 7:00-7:45am onSaturday, August 20 at theTrailhead. Awards will begiven for overall winners of5K & 10K, male & female, and1st, 2nd, & 3rdin all agegroups and divisions.

GAYLORDOtsego County Fair

August 20th - 27th.Saturday: Polish Night ~ TheKielbasa Kings Polka Band 7pm - 11 pmSunday: Little Mister & Miss& Queens Pageant @ 7 pmMonday: DeWayne Spaw(Country Music) 6 pmTuesday: Skerbeck BrothersMidway Opens 5 pm - 11 pm~Super Kicker Rodeo @ 7 pm

Wednesday: SkerbeckBrothers Midway Opens 12pm - 11 pm ~ SJO SuperCross Racing @ 7 pmThursday: Skerbeck BrothersMidway Opens 12 pm - 11pm ~ Modified Tractor, Pick-Up & Semi Pulling @ 6 pmFriday: Skerbeck BrothersMidway Opens 12 pm - 11pm, ~ All AmericanLumberjack Show 7 pm ~Bump & Run @ 7 pmSaturday: Skerbeck BrothersMidway Opens 12 pm - 11pm ~ All AmericanLumberjack show 5 pm ~Night of Destruction @ 6 pm

PETOSKEYVintage Base Ball

August 21, 1pm at MossbackMeadows (Petoskey WinterSports Park) Vintage Base

Ball featuring two games:Mackinaw City Boys vs.Petoskey Mossbacks;Hartwick Pines Swampers vs.Petoskey Mossbacks

GAYLORDBeginners TennisClassLearn to play tennis at theOtsego County CommunityCenter tennis courts Aug. 22-24. Youth 9-11am; adults 6-8pm. Cost is $20. Registerprior to class. Contact DougHyde, 989-732-8177 or [email protected].

CHEBOYGANHardhats and HopeBanquet and SilentAuctionThe Cheboygan CountyHabitat for Humanity will behosting a pig roast dinnerbeginning at 5pm onTuesday, August 23 at Black

LetTom Kuch

(formerly from Norandex)

help you findthe best siding,

windows, doors, metalroof or composite

decking for your home.

Call Tom at J-N-J Construction toget your free estimate for profes-

sional installation of quality prod-ucts for your home or business.

989-370-5738

FREEESTIMATES

BOYNE CITY

Challenge MountainResale Shop1158 S. M-75Boyne City231-582-5711www.challengemtn.org

CHARLEVOIX

Consign Design100 Van Pelt Pl.

Charlevoix231-237-9773www.consigndesign.net

Bergmann CenterResale Shop8888 Ance Road231-547-9624www.bergmanncenter.org

Kellys Antiques &Furniture Barn06176 Old US 31 SouthCharlevoix231-547-0133www.dkellyantiques.com

EAST JORDAN

CrossroadsResale Shop205 Water Street231-536-7606

See us at www.Yell4it.com

StoneHedge Gardens02195 North M-66East Jordan231-350-2246www.StoneHedgeGardens.net

ELLSWORTH

Good SamaritanResale Shop9746 Main St.,231-588-2208thegoodsam.com

Good SamaritanFurniture & More Store6517 Center St.Downtown Ellsworth231-588-2208thegoodsam.com

FREDERIC

Pineview Military Surplus7328 Old 27 NorthFrederic989-348-8300

GAYLORD

A-2-Z Resale1829 Old 27 South, Gaylord989-732-9500

Alpine Consign123 S. Indiana,Gaylord989-731-4327

Goodwill Retail andDonation Center1361 Pineview Dr (near Lowes)Gaylord989-705-1747www.goodwillnmi.org

Great RoomsQuality Pre-Owned Furniture148 W. Main StreetGaylord989-745-5184www.greatroomsgaylord.com

Trinity House3764 E. M-32Gaylord989-858-3109/989-619-0479

Venus & Blue Jeans340 West Main StreetGaylord989-731-2600www.venusandbluejeans.com

HARBOR SPRINGS

New Beginnings Thrift Shop650 W Conway Rd.Harbor Springs231-348-2980

HARBOR SPRINGS

Habitat for Humanity Restore8460 M-119Harbor Springs231-347-8440

Quality Sports & ToolsConsignment1221 W Conway Rd.Harbor Springs231-487-0152www.qtsconsignments.com

INDIAN RIVER

Finders Keepers Antiques &Consignment Shop3639 S. Straits Hwy.Indian River231-238-5000

ONAWAY

Second Chance Thrift Store20420 State St.Onaway989-733-9671

PETOSKEY

The Cottage Drawer &Cottage Drawer Too923 Emmet St. & 2124 US131 S.Petoskey231-348-7305www.cottagedrawer.com

Challenge MountainResale Shop2429 US31 NorthPetoskey231-348-3195www.challengemtn.org

Goodwill Retail andDonation Center1600 Anderson RoadPetoskey231-348-6947www.goodwillnmi.org

PELLSTON

The Quintessential Look

Consignment110 Stimpson St.Pellston231-539-8195

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Mountain Lodge. Tickets areavailable at both the HfH Re-Store and HfH offices inCheboygan and cost $25 perpatron, $15 per adult and $6

for children under 12.During the banquet therewill be a raffle drawing for a$5,000 home makeover.Tickets are $20 each and only400 will be sold. For moreinformation please contact231-597-4663.

GRAYLINGsafeTALK TrainingSuicide Alertness forEveryoneTHREE SESSIONS: Tues, Aug23rd from 1-4pm atHoughton Lake Library / Fri,Sept 9th from 9am12pm atDevereaux Memorial Libraryin Grayling / Wed, Oct 5th

from 9:30am 12:30pm -3hour workshop for commu-nity members with all levelsof helping experience inter-ested in learning practicalskills to competently andconfidently connect a personat risk of suicide to help.safeTALK is a Living Worksprogram that trains commu-nity members to recognizepersons with thoughts of sui-cide and connect. Presentedby: Local Living Works certi-fied trainers as a part of theCrawford RoscommonSuicide PreventionCoalitions Prevention Plan.Cost: $5 includes materialsSpace is limited, registertoday! Advance Registrationonly by mail is required bythe dates listed above. Formore info, call Nicole Ellensat 989-366-1105.

GRAYLINGOpen House

Wednesday, August 24 from36pm at The BrookRetirement Communities,503 Rose St. The BrookRetirement Communityinvites you to celebrate theopening of their new facilityhere in Grayling (openedJune 1, 2011). Hors de oeu-vres, live entertainment,tours, and door prizes!!

PARKING & TRANSPORTA-TION: The Grayling facility islocated at 503 Rose St.,Grayling. Parking is acrossthe street at the GraylingElementary School parkinglot. (For those who do not

wish to walk over, there willbe a Brook van there to trans-port guests over to TheBrook).

GAYLORDAntique AppraisalsErnest Dumouchelle, of tele-visions Antique Roadshowfame, is returning to Gaylordto appraise the items of arearesidents. Appraisals are by

appointment only and will beconducted at theCommunity Arts Center on

Wednesday, August 24between the hours of 10amto 4pm. The cost is $7 peritem for verbal appraisalsand $15 per item for written.On Thursday, August 24,DuMouchelle will conductappraisals in the homes ofinterested participants. Thecost is $100 and a $50 depositmust be made in advance forall home visits. All proceedsraised by the appraisals go tothe Arts Council. Contact theGaylord Area Council for the

Arts to make an appointmentfor either day at 989-732-3242 or [email protected]

MACKINAW CITYRestoring Father'sDestinyDiscover how you can be setfree by learning how to prayfor yourself and others effec-tively at a seminar that cangive you a fresh start and ful-fill your God given purpose.

Attend Restoring Father'sDestiny for Your Life Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 22-24 at Agape

Lighthouse FellowshipChurch, 12295 N. MackinawTrail. Cost $30 for singles, $50for couples. Registrationdeadline is Aug. 24. To pre-

register contact Nelson orEunice Good, [email protected] or 989-879-5456.

GRAYLINGHog RoastThe Community is invited toattend a Hog Roast at theGrayling Senior Center, 308Lawndale on Thursday,

August 25. Dinner will beserved from 4-6pm. Dinnerincludes pulled pork, corn onthe cob, macaroni salad,spiced pears and apple pie.The meal is only $5.25 perperson with people over age60 at a suggested donation of$2.50. Dinner is open to thepublic, no reservations

required. For more informa-tion contact the SeniorCenter at (989) 348-7123.

PETOSKEYDixieland Worship &ConcertMusic lovers yearning for anauthentic New Orleans expe-rience will find it at the FirstPresbyterian Church ofPetoskey every Thursdayevening through Aug. 25

when the Epsilon Jass Bandraises the roof with theirDixieland Worship andConcert Services. The servic-es are open to the public andeveryone is welcome to enjoy

this rousing and inspiringmusical and Ecumenical-style worship and jazz serv-ice.

GRAYLINGBusiness after hours

Aug. 25 at Camp Grayling,5:30pm. Come early at 4pmto take a tour of CampGrayling. RSVP to GraylingChamber, 989-348-2921

HARBOR SPRINGSHowl at the MoonThe 12th annual Howl at theMoon event is one of LittleTraverse Bay HumaneSociety's not to be missed

events. Attendees will enjoysuperb food from many arearestaurants, open bar, livemusic, live and silent auc-tions, encompassing thegreat feeling of helping theLittle Traverse Bay HumaneSociety care for more than500 animals each year. After

August 15 - $100. ContactTeresa Chaney or BeverlyIronside, 231.347.2396. Heldat Harbor Springs Airport,

Aug. 25, 6-9pm

CHEBOYGANGarage SaleThe Cheboygan CountyHumane Society is holding

Northern Michigans LargestGarage Sale August 26-28 atthe Cheboygan County FairGrounds. Friday andSaturday times are 9:00am to5:00pm. Sunday times are10:00am to 1:00pm. A Special

Auction will be held onSunday at 2:00pm. Donateditems will be accepted on

Wednesday, August 24 from10:00am 2:00pm. Yourdonations and purchaseshelp the animals ofCheboygan and Presque Islecounties.

GRAYLINGCar tour

The Old 27 Car Tour will stopin Grayling again this year onFriday, August 26. Join hun-dreds of classic cars as wetour nostalgic fromColdwater to Cheboygan onOld US 27 from August 23 28. Visit www.old27tour.comfor more information orsponsorship opportunities

PETOSKEYUp North Big Band

August 26 at North CentralMichigan College CafeteriaRoom. 7:30pm. Beginners are

welcome. Instruction startsat 6:45pm. Dances are$10/adult, $5/Under 18 andfree under 5. A great way toexperience the magic of the

30's and 40's big band soundand the dance styles popu-larized by the music. Lindyand jitterbug Dances stylesare taught as well as otherballroom styles and the UpNorth Big Band providesmusic with an 18 piece BigBand. The Blissfest MusicOrganization present thisseries as part of our commit-ment to sharing cultural her-itage and providing a great

way to socialize like folksused to before T.V.

GRAYLINGAntique Tractor &Engine ShowFriday, August 26th Sunday,

August 28th at WellingtonFarm Park -Featured tractor:Minneapolis Moline.Sawdust pile: 10am 5pm /Kiddie Tractor Pull: 11am 4pm / Threshing: 1:30pm /Silo filler: 2:15pm / TractorParade: Fri & Sat at 3pm &Sun at 1pm / Tractor Games:4pm / Shingle Mill, SteamEngine, Blacksmith Shop,Grist Mill, Rope Making,Stittsville Church, SummerKitchen, Saw Mill open allday. Pre-registration requiredfor Tractor Safari Ride to eatFriday night. Lunch availableon grounds. Farm animals tosee! Special Tractor Show

Weekend Admission: Adults:$5, Children under 10: FREE.

GRAYLINGCommunity BlockPartyFriday, August 26th from 2 4pm on Meadows Drive(located just off I-75 BusLoop) Hawaiian theme!Free Food! Music! AntiqueCars! Games! Entertainmentfor the young & the old! Visitthese businesses:Huntington Bank, District 10Health Dept, Mercy HomeCare/Hospice, NorthernLakes CMH & GraylingNursing & Rehab.

GRAYLINGBlack Iron DaysSat, August 27th Sun,

August 28th from 10am 4pm at Hartwick PinesLogging Museum. Michiganslargest gathering of black-smiths is here at HartwickPines. Other crafts people,including woodworkers andspinners, will be at work, too.The sawmill (powered by a1912 steam engine) will beoperating and you can enjoythe sounds of live traditionalmusic. This event is free ofcharge, although a MichiganState Parks RecreationPassport is required for parkentry.

GRAYLINGCountry Music Show

August 27 at 7:30pm Wellington Farm Park willpresent their third in a seriesof four Country Music Shows.Gates to the 60acre living his-tory farm will open at 6:30pmand the show will begin onthe farms Main Stage at7:30pm. Price of admission is$12.50. As a special bonus forthis show, anyone who visitsthe park during the day onSaturday can purchase theirticket to the Country MusicShow for only $5 if they buy

their show ticket at the sametime they pay for their parkadmission. For this perform-ance, the Wellington CountryMusic Show band will be

joined by Nashville starEmily Portman, where she

will be appearing as LorettaLynn. Portman has appearedon the Grand Ole Opry andhistoric Ryman Auditoriumin Nashville, TN, and has per-formed with George Jones.Bench and bleacher seatingis available at the Main Stage,however lawn chairs and

blankets are permitted. Asmall concession of snacksand drinks will be available.In the event of rain, the show

will be presented in the

Stittsville Church.

VANDERBILTYoga Fest 2011

Attend the 1st annual YogaFest Saturday August 27 from11am to 9pm at Song of theMorning Yoga Retreat,

Vanderbilt. Exit 290 from I-75East to Main St., Left 9.5miles. Admission $25 per carearly reduced admissionprice available on the web-site. Inspirational music,speakers, food, vendors,

yoga, meditation, and activi-ties for all ages. Visit:http://www.songofthemorn-i n g . o r g / y o g a f e s t . h t m l .Contact: Jim Pero, Song of

the Morning 989-983-4107

GAYLORD3 on 3 basketballLimited registration is beingaccepted for the ArbutusBeach Highlands 3 on 3 bas-ketball tournament held Aug.27 at Shepherds Field.Players must be 16 years andolder. T-shirts, trophies. Callfor details, 989-619-0652 orevenings, 989-731-5604

PETOSKEYVintage Base Ball

Aug. 27, 1pm at MossbackMeadows (Petoskey WinterSports Park) Featuring

Fallasburg Park Cubs(Lowell) vs. PetoskeyMossbacks; Henry Ford La-De-Dahs vs. PetoskeyMossbacks

MACKINAW CITYArts & Crafts ShowThe Show will feature manyartists from around thecountry. Exhibits to includepaintings, woodwork, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-designed clothing, and muchmore. Hours are Saturdayfrom 10am to 7pm; Sundayfrom 10am to 3pm, Aug. 27 -28 at Conkling Heritage Park,on South Huron Ave

GRAYLINGGarden Tractor Pulls

Aug 28, Sept 11 and Sept 25.For more information, call989-348-5187 or visit

www.wellingtonfarmpark.org. Farm is open weekendsMay 14 to June 18 9am-5pm, Farm is open everydayJune 19 to October 31 9am-5pm. Last guided tour is 4:30.

Admission: Adults$7.50/Seniors & Students$5.50/Family Max $27.50.

GRAYLINGDeliverable FuelsAssistance

NEMCSA (NortheastMichigan CommunityService Agency) has moneyavailable to assist low-income families with thedelivery of fuels such aspropane, fuel oil and fire-

wood. There are guidelines which must be followed.Crawford County residents

who think they might qualifyshould contact Beth at 1-866-270-0687 for prescreening. Ifapplicants meet all eligibilityrequirements, an application

will be mailed or faxed at thecustomers request. All appli-cations are on a first come-first served basis.

GAYLORDWeight Loss clinicTheresa Schmidt will behosting a free seminar on

Weight loss at Saks WellnessCenter, S. Otsego Ave. on

Aug. 30 at 6:30pm.

GAYLORDOCS Open houseOCS students are invited toan all-school Open House onThursday, Sept. 1 from 6:30to 8pm, so the students cansee their classrooms andmeet their teachers.

FAIRVIEWGun Show9th annual Steiner MuseumGun Show, Sept. 3rd 10-4 atSteiner Museum 2 miles

North of Fairview on M-33.Buy-Sell-Trade Guns, Knivesetc. Plus Gun Raffle. Tradetables $15; Free admission topublic, food on grounds. Allproceeds support SteinerMuseum. For tables callTammy at 989-848-5320.Bring your guns to sell ortrade.

WATERS5K RunRunning Waters - 5KRun/Walk, Sept 4, 8:30am atOtsego Lake Township Parkin Waters. New shirts, agegroup winner plaques plusOverall Male & Female.

Random gifts given away.Contact Ann Wagar, 989-732-4038 or [email protected]

GRAYLINGAttn: BusinessesPlease bring your ideas forthe Grayling Christmas Walkto our weekly meetings start-ing at Citizens Bank. (Reardoor entrance) We meet onThursday mornings startingat 8 a.m. All businesses are

welcome. More informationcontact Pam Barr at 989-348-6000.

INDIAN RIVERFarm MarketThe Indian River FarmMarket is back with the won-derful fresh produce, flowers,

jams, breads and otherhomemade items! Stop inand support your local farm-ers and vendors, and enjoyhome grown items. The FarmMarket will be every

Wednesday 2pm- 6pm andevery Saturday 9am 1pm atthe Citizens National Bankparking lot on the corner of S.Straits Hwy and M-68. TheFarm Market will runthrough October 29th. Formore information call theChamber at 231-238-9325.

GAYLORDDemocrats meetOtsego County Democratsmeets 3rd Tuesdays. 6 PMUnited Way Building. CallCarol at 989-732-2591 forinfo.

GRAYLINGFarmers MarketIt will be held every Thursdayunder the pavilion inGrayling City Park from 2-6pm. Will close the weekendof Harvest Festival, which isheld in Downtown Graylingon Saturday, October 1st &Sunday, October 2nd as well.

GRAYLINGSenior Project FreshcouponsThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging along

with MSU Extension aresponsoring the 2011 SeniorProject Fresh Farmers MarketNutrition Program which

gives $20 worth of couponsthat can be used on freshMichigan produce at partici-pating local fresh food mar-kets. In Grayling, coupons

can be used at Jims FarmMarket and at the GraylingFarm Market on Thursdays atthe City Park from 2-6pm. If

you are a Crawford Countysenior age 60 or above and

your monthly income isbelow $1,679 per month($2,268 for a couple), youmay qualify for these freecoupons. 50 coupon bookletsare left to distribute beforethe end of August. If you feel

you qualify and would like toparticipate in the program,contact the Commission on

Aging at 348-7123.

GAYLORDFarmer's MarketThe Gaylord DowntownFarmers Market is consid-ered one of the finest mar-kets in northern Michigan!Michigan farm producers sellfresh fruits and vegetables,baked goods, herbs, andmuch more under the down-town pavilion. In the warmermonths, youll also find out-door plants and flowers.

Ample parking is available.Open every Saturday, 8am to2pm, through October 29. And every Wednesday, 8am to2pm, July through October.

GRAYLINGSenior Center RaffleThe Grayling Senior Center issponsoring a cash raffle. Theprizes are 1st prize $250, 2ndprize-$175 and 3rd prize-$75.Tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6tickets. The drawing will beheld on September 22 follow-ing the Grandparents DayDinner. Raffle and dinner areboth open to the public. Formore information contactthe Senior Center at (989)348-7123.

GAYLORDClassic car showEnjoy classic cars at Culversevery Thursday through

August from 5-8pm. Culvers

is located on M-32 West.

GRAYLINGSummer lunch programThe Christian Help Center ischanging the name and for-mat of the supplementalsummer lunch program. Theprogram runs until Aug. 31from 11am - 3pm, Monday,

Wednesday and Friday.Parents that reside inCrawford County and haveschool age children thatreceive free or reduced lunchduring the school year areeligible. A parent may comein one time in July and onetime in August and will be

given a box containingbreakfast, lunch and snackitems. A grant from theCrawford County United Way

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Scholarships Presented by the OtsegoCounty Community Foundation

2011 STUDENT AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS

The Otsego County Community Foundation presents theClass of 2011 scholarship winners. Forty- two students fromthe four area high schools applied this year and the sixteen

winners were all academic standouts and leaders among theirpeers.

On behalf of school personnel throughout Otsego County,I would like to commend the Otsego County CommunityFoundation for continuing to support our students in theirpursuit of higher education or career training. As in yearspast, the scholarship recipients are deserving and impressive.Congratulations! Cindy Pineda, Principal, St. Mary Schooland OCCF education committee member.

We are lucky to have such generous members in our com-munity that set up both endowed and temporary scholarshipfunds, often times to honor loved ones. Dana Bensinger,OCCF executive director.

Athel Eugene and Helen Williams Nursing Scholarship

Jillian Schmidlin- Jillian grad-uated from St. Mary CathedralSchool where she was active inCathedral Players and Youth inGovernment. She was also athree-sport athlete. She will beattending Saginaw Valley StateUniversity and plans to majorin nursing.

Brent Dandy- Brent graduat-ed from JohannesburgLewiston Area Schools and wasa member of the band androbotics team as well as an ath-lete. He will be attending thehonors college at Ferris StateUniversity and plans to studymedicine.

Carol Miles Granlund Scholarship

Emma Watson- Emma gradu-ated from Gaylord High School.She was active in Youth

Advisory Council, Model UnitedNations and National HonorSociety. She plans to attendNorth Central Michigan Collegeand pursuing a degree in ele-mentary education.

Donald H. and Helen S. Crandall ScholarshipJason McArt- Jason graduated

from Gaylord High School. Heplayed basketball and soccer.

He was also a member ofNational Honor Society andactive in his church. Jasonplans to pursue a secondaryeducation degree at CentralMichigan University majoringin math and with a minor inleadership in leadership.

Edward and FrancesBurzynski Scholarship

Kaytlyn Brinkman- Kaytlyngraduated from Gaylord HighSchool. She was a member ofNational Honor Society, ModelUnited Nations and colorguard. She plans to attendMichigan State University andpursue a degree in forestry.

Freel Family ScholarshipDevin Swatman-Stewart

Devin graduated from GaylordHigh School and was active inband, youth group, and a mem-ber of the National HonorSociety. He is enrolled atMichigan State University

where he will study music.

Gaylord Soccer League Scholarship in memory of BrandonBrigham

Michael Oltersdorf- Michaelgraduated from Gaylord HighSchool. He participated in soc-cer, Boy Scouts of America, andNational Youth LeadershipTraining. He will attend

Michigan State University where he is enrolled in theJames Madison College HonorsProgram and will study pre-law

Gaylord Soccer League Scholarship in memory of GeneSanders

Kelly Nemeth- Kelly graduat-ed from Gaylord High School.She was active in GuardianGals, National Honor society as

well as a four-year member ofthe women's soccer team. Sheis enrolled at Grand Valley StateUniversity and will pursue adegree in physical therapy.

Jason Mead Memorial Scholarship

Katy McIntyre- Katy graduat-ed from Gaylord High School.She participated in BigBrothers Big Sisters and dramaclub and was a member ofNational Honor Society. Shereceived many honors for hermusical talents, including AllState Honors in 2009 and 2011.She will be attending the

University of Michigan to pursue a career in Music Education.

Jerry Flynn ScholarshipJames Heintz- James gradu-

ated from Vanderbilt HighSchool where he played basket-ball and served on the Village of

Vanderbilt PlanningCommission. He will attendMichigan TechnologicalUniversity where he will studyengineering.

Jesse G. and Violette S.Butcher Academic Scholarship

Avery Springborn- Averygraduated from Gaylord HighSchool. She was active in herchurch and at the volunteercenter. She plans to attendOakland University to pursue abachelor degree of fine arts inmusical theatre.

Jim Mongeau-AlpenfestAlyssa Fitzgerald- Alyssa is a

2010 Gaylord High SchoolGraduate. She attends Saginaw

Valley State University and ispursuing a degree inElementary Education. She isactive in Alpha Sigma Alpha.She received second runner upin the 2011 Alpenfest QueenPageant.

Katie Krug Youth Volunteerism Scholarship Anna Kassuba- Anna gradu-

ated from Gaylord High School.She was active as a volunteer

with the Volunteer Center andfreshmen mentor. She was cap-tain of the cross-country teamand President of 4H. Anna willbe attending the University ofSaint Francis in Joliet, Illinois.She plans to study elementaryeducation.

Kathryn M. TrippScholarship

Chloe Granahan- Chloe grad-uated from Gaylord HighSchool where she was a mem-ber of National Honor Society,

Student Council and participat-ed in swimming and diving.She will attend NorthwesternMichigan College and pursue adegree in education.

Kyle Casey MemorialScholarship

Trevor Stempky Trevor grad-uated from Gaylord HighSchool where he was active infootball and track. He isenrolled at Lake Superior StateUniversity and is planning tostudy fisheries and wildlifemanagement.

Ron Schmoke ScholarshipJonathan Scott- Jonathan

graduated from Gaylord HighSchool. He was active inNational Honor Society,Student Council, Youth

Advisory Council and soccer.He also is a talented saxophon-ist receiving several awardsincluding Del Hufman Music

Award and Director Music Award. He is enrolled at theUniversity of Michigan where

he will pursue a degree in music.

QUESTION: I often hear aboutthe importance of boosting achild's self-esteem. But howcan I accomplish that with myson without making him self-absorbed or self-centered?

JIM: Instilling a sense of self-esteemin 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, manymoms and dads find themselves askinghow to find the right balance.

Dr. Kevin Leman, a frequent Focus onthe Family broadcast guest, suggeststhat parents can cultivate healthy self-esteem in their kids by learning "the A-B-Cs."

The letter A stands for (BEGINITALS)acceptance(END ITALS). Wemight not always approve of our chil-dren's choices or behavior, but wealways need to let them know that welove and accept them unconditionally.In other words, you can tell your sonthat playing video games for six hours aday is unacceptable. But don't give himthe impression that (BEGINITALS)he(END ITALS) is therefore unac-

ceptable.The letter B stands for (BEGINITALS)belonging(END ITALS). We can

give our kids a sense of belonging bycreating a sense of community withinthe family. It's important that we giveour sons and daughters a voice in fami-ly decisions when appropriate, that welisten 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 cangive our children the gift of competenceby allowing them to experience life first-hand. This means we need to avoidbeing overprotective. And we should

fight the urge to do for our kids whatthey can do for themselves. Even whenthey make mistakes, they'll be gaininglife experience that will boost theirsense of self-worth in the long run.

Acceptance, belonging and confi-dence ... if we can instill these A-B-Cs inour 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 tosigns of depression in your daughter.However, the behavior you are describ-ing sounds like a normal 5-year-oldreaction. Children are not as sophisti-cated in muting their feelings as we areas adults. That's why they are so muchfun 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 theworst mom in the world.

Even so, a 5-year-old can be

depressed, and it's good to know whatto look for. If your daughter weredepressed, her feelings would be lesssituational. In other words, she wouldbe down, expressing sad feelings even

when good things are happeningaround 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 yourdaughter, seek help from a professionalcounselor or her pediatrician.

You also want to be careful not tooverreact when your daughter displaysnegative 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 reinforcethat 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 theFamily radio program, and a hus-band and father of two.

Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-chologist, co-host of Focus on theFamily, author of several books,and a wife and mother of three.

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Tall Ship LYNX - "America's

Privateer" arrives in BayHarbor this weekend

If youre planning to get remarried,you have plenty of company: More than40% of all U.S. weddings are secondmarriages for at least one of the partici-pants, according to an estimate by theNational Stepfamily Resource Center.Naturally, a second marriage will bringmany changes to your life not theleast of which may be changes in yourfinancial strategy and goals.

In fact, your remarriage should causeyou to take a close look at these areas:

* Past financial obligations Beforeeven discussing your investments, youand your new spouse should decidehow to handle past financial obligationssuch as child support, alimony anddebts. Consider temporarily managingthree accounts his, hers and ours tokeep track of these various payments.

* Retirement accounts You andyour new spouse may want to examineyour respective retirement accounts such as your 401(k)s and IndividualRetirement Accounts (IRAs) to deter-mine if there are areas of duplicationthat you may wish to avoid. If you bothhave the same types of investments, youmay be more susceptible to downturnsthat primarily affect one industry oreconomic sector. By diversifying yourholdings, you can reduce the effects ofvolatility on your portfolios. Keep inmind, though, that diversification can-not guarantee a profit or protect againstloss.

* Insurance Evaluate your medicalinsurance plans to decide which policyis more economical and comprehensive

for you, your spouse and any depend-ents. You may also want to review dis-ability insurance to ensure appropriatecoverage is in place. Also, review lifeinsurance policies and update benefici-aries and coverage.

* Income taxes When you consultwith your tax professional to discuss thetax implications related to your mar-riage, be sure to adjust your tax with-

holding on Form W 4 to reflect yourmarital status. You may also want to dis-cuss whether your Social Security bene-fits will be impacted if you remarry andare under age 60.

* Estate considerations Remarriagealmost certainly will require you to work

with a legal advisor to make changes tothe following: will, living will, durablepower of attorney, health care power ofattorney and trust. If you have children,this step is critical toward ensuring your

wishes will be carried out. You can alsospeak with your legal advisor if you areconsidering a prenuptial or postnuptialagreement.

And perhaps above all else, you needto communicate effectively with yournew spouse about

your respective

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