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Its time to throw those cares away
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Its been a tradition since 1878, and every yearsince, families from across northern LowerMichigan and beyond feel the excitement growingas early August approaches and the CheboyganCounty Fairgrounds prepare once again to present
a week-long celebration that includes carnival
rides and games, livestock displays and auctions,
fantastic grandstand shows, and the always enter-
taining and suspenseful annual Queens pageant.
The Fair was originally held in September of
1878 on the grounds of the Cheboygan Horse
Association, and was even held in the village of
Wolverine for a couple of years. In the 1940s, the
Spies family, who believed the Fair should be held
at the location of the county seat, sold 30 acres of
land to the Cheboygan County for just $1. That
parcel of land became the Cheboygan County
Fairgrounds, serving the county for special com-
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Starts this Saturday
By Erin Schlicher
Theres something for everyone at
the 2011 Lewiston Timberfest, which will take place in downtown
Lewiston from Friday, August 5 to
Sunday, August 7. The festival willfeature an exciting line-up of events,
including live musical entertain-ment, a beer tent, 3-on-3 basketball
tournament, arts and crafts show,
and a huge variety of games andinflatables for the kids.
Every year, it seems to be grow-ing, and we keep adding new things,
said Event Chairperson ByronClouse. Its an all-ages event, and
its a lot of fun. You dont want to miss
it.The festival kicks off at 6:00 p.m.
on Friday with an arts and craftsshow, beer tent, inflatable games,
and pony rides. From 7:00 to mid-
night, there will be a Luau Party fea-turing frozen margaritas, music by
Jimmy Buffett cover band The Pool
Boys, and a surfboard simulatorcompetition.
Saturday features a full line-up ofevents. The days festivities will com-mence at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K and10K run. The Timberfest Pageant willtake place downtown from 11:00a.m. to noon, and the tractor race
will begin at 3:00 p.m. Games andinflatables will be available from11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The much-anticipated Timberfest3-on-3 Basketball Tournament willtake place downtown from 11:00a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Teamsthat have not already signed up forthe tournament will be able to do sodowntown on Friday from 6:00 to7:30 pm.
Right now, we have 37 teamssigned up, but we usually get about 6to 8 teams that sign up at the lastminute, said tournament organizerLori Haas. The registration fee is$80 per team, and the proceeds sup-port underfunded sports programs
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G A Y L O R D
The annual release of the Otsego County Historical Societys
calendar is always a much-anticipated event. Each year, the
calendar presents a series of photographs drawn from the
Historical Societys vast archives, following a unique theme cel-
ebrating the countys history.
The 2012 Otsego County Historical Society calendar, which is
the 24th annual edition, is now available for just $10 each. This
years theme, Businesses of Times Past, is a fascinating image
study of early shops and facilities located throughout the coun-
ty, captured in amazingly vibrant, vin-tage detail.
Calendars are available at the OtsegoCounty Historical Museum, open dailyfrom 10 am until 4 pm with the excep-tion of Wednesdays and Sundays.Calendars may also be obtained at sev-eral Otsego County businesses andorganizations, including ArlenesDiner, New Dimensions Hair Studio,the Otsego County Library, Fifth ThirdBank, the Call of the Wild, G. Willikers,Old Depot Restaurant, Mid NorthPrinting, Gaylord Information Center,the Quilt Shop, Farm BureauInsurance, Pat & Buds store in Elmira,Ellsworth Feed & Grain, Gaylord Feed& Grain, the Gaylord Farmers Market,Herald Times, Otsego Lake Township
Hall and the Otsego County TreasurersOffice.
By Erin Schlicher
The Otsego County Commission on Aging was awarded theDiana C. Jones award from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michiganat the annual Wayne County Senior Fun Fest on June 25. Theaward is named after BCBS retired Vice President ofCommunity Affairs Diana Jones, who is known for her advoca-cy and concern for the needs of the elderly. It recognizes anexceptional organization that provides older adults with healthor social services that enable them to continue to live mean-ingful lives.
The award gives us a sense of pride in our work and lets usknow that others recognize and appreciate what we do, saidOCCOA Executive Director Dona Wishart. Its not the reasonthat we do what we do, but its always nice to receive recogni-
tion.The Otsego County Commission on Aging was recognized forits outstanding volunteer and advocacy programs and servicesto support the independence and well being of older adults inOtsego County. The organization currently touches the lives of24,164 Otsego residents, including nearly 4,500 seniors. A keyservice is the adult day program called Otsego Haus. Othercommission services include home care and nutrition pro-grams, as well as a number of social, caregiver and disease pre-vention programs.
The award came with a $1,000 cash donation to OCCOA. Wishart said that the money will be targeted toward theagencys advocacy programs.
The work we do at OCCOA is really about community, said Wishart. We are really blessed to have so much communitysupport.
The 2012 Otsego County Historical Society calendar is now available forjust $10 each. This years theme, Businesses of Times Past, is a fasci-
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By Jim Akans
Next Thursday, August 11th, the Harbor SpringsCar Festival will fire up with a two -hour driving rallyand tour that embarks from the Birchwood Innstarting at 10 am. Participants will journey throughsome of the most spectacular scenery northernLower Michigan has to offer, following a completelydifferent route from last years rally along pavedroads, and those who want to join in and find out
where this years group will be going can register forjust $20 per person at the Birchwood Inns website, www.birchwoodinn.com, or by calling 800-530-9955.
Rally riders will return to the Birchwood Innaround noon for a fabulous luncheon, and canenjoy the unique shopping opportunities in down-
town Harbor Springs before reassembling for thevehicle show segment of the Car Festival, whichbegins at 5:30 pm in Zorn Park. Those who wish todisplay a vehicle in the show need not participate inthe rally. Last year over 150 cars and trucks of everyvintage and model were on display. There is nocharge to attend the show or display a vehicle in it,and no pre-registration is required.
The waterfront community of Harbor Springs is agorgeous setting in which to experience a late sum-mer vehicle show. Featuring numerous vehiclestyles from vintage classics to restored mid to late20th Centurys rides, as well as hot rods, sports cars,
trucks, and even some current models, there is cer-tain to be more than a few vehicles on displaysquarely aimed to excite anyones automotive pas-sion. There are several fantastic restaurants located
near Zorn Park, as well as street vendors and streetmusicians to help create a memorable evening inthe north.
The Otsego County Habitat for This
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electrical generator and laser level for
use in the construction of Habitat
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Otsego County Habitat for Humanity
does not have to lease the equipment
and is therefore able to build homes
more economically while maintaining
a high standard of quality for their
partners.
Members of the Great Lakes Energy
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highest dollar. The rounded up
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The Harbor Springs Car Festival will be taking place in Harbor Springs next Thursday,August 11th.
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Cheboygan Fair Continued...munity events throughout the year, perhaps
none quite as highly anticipated as the annu-al Fair in early August.
In a 2003 Detroit News readership poll, the
annual Cheboygan County Fair was voted theMichigans Best County Fair and Demo-Derby. With such a fantastic northern
Michigan setting, a huge variety of grand-stand events including live music (featuringthe chart-topping Kentucky Headhunters onMonday, August 8th), the heart-thumping
power of tractor pulls, 4 x 4 truck Mud Runand motocross events, the incredible graceand beauty of horse pulls, and the infamous
Bump & Run obstacle course event onSaturday. There are many fascinating ani-mals to view up close in the livestock barns
and of course, the always dazzling excitementof the carnival rides by Skerbeck Carnivalits easy to see why the fair is a summertimedestination for residents and visitors to the
area.The Cheboygan County Fair runs from
August 6th through the 13th this year, and a
schedule of Grandstand and Special events
appears in this edition of the Weekly Choice,
and additional information is available on the
Fair website at
www.Cheboygancountyfair.net. Parking is
free, gates open at 8 am and admission is free
until noon, and just $3 for teens and adultsfrom noon until gates close at 11 pm (there is
no admission charge for those ages 12 and
under), and an armband is available at the
Fair Office for just $8, which provides entry at
the gate each day of the fair.
The Cheboygan County Fair has always
been focused very much around the family,
states Dan OHenley, Fair Manager, We keep
our prices very affordable, as we want to
encourage families to come out and enjoy the
fair, and have a great time together.
For those who love to ride the rides, be sure
to pick up a MegaPass, available at the Fair
office on the fairgrounds or online prior to
August 8th. The MegaPass cost is just $50,
and allows unlimited carnival rides through-
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Right: The nationallyacclaimed group,
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country/rock/rockabilly/blues to the grandstandarea at the CheboyganCounty Fair on eveningof Monday, August 8th.
Check out the thrilling action of the 4x4 Truck Mud Run at the Cheboygan CountyFair Grandstand area next Thursday evening, August 11.
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Lewiston Continued...at Johannesburg-Lewiston Schools.
The beer tent will be open from noon tomidnight on Saturday, and will feature livemusic by Gunsmoke, Flipside, and DNA. A $5Timberfest button is required for admision.
On Sunday, there will be a fire departmentwaterball competition at 11:00 a.m. and liveentertainment by the Dixieland Ramblers
from noon to 3:00. All games and inflatableswill be available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.on Sunday, and pony rides will take placefrom 1:00 to 3:00. The timed outhouse race
will begin at 1:00. The outhouse race is a fes-tival favorite, and challenges participants toconstruct a 4 foot by 8 foot wheeled structure
with a toilet seat in the middle. Teams consist
of one rider and four pushers, who maneu-ver the makeshift outhouse through thecourse. The team with the fastest time wins.
The outhouse race is a lot of fun, saidevent organizer Amy Clouse. This will be thethird year that weve had it, and people reallyseem to enjoy it.
Weve spent a lot of time and money to
make this a great event, said Byron Clouse.
Come out and enjoy what we have to offer.
For more information about Timberfest,
including a full schedule of events, visit
www.lewistonchamber.com.
Polish Festival continued...
The 48 Annual Juriedth
"Always the First Weekend in August"
at Elm Pointe in East Jordan, Michigan
"On the shore of Lake Charlevoix"
01656 S. M-66 Hwy. East Jordan
(231) 536-2250
www.portsideartsfair.org
A Family Friendly Fair!Free Children's Craft Booth - Refreshments
Entertainment - E.J. Historical Museum
Saturday, August 6th /10a.m. - 5p.m.
Sunday, August 7th /10a.m. - 4p.m.
The 49th Annual Juried
By Jim Akans
You have probably heard her smooth, pow-
erful singing voice during commercials for
McDonalds, Hallmark Cards, Sears or Heinz
Ketchup, or perhaps you watched as she
received a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best
Musical Recording for Children. In a nation-
al publication poll she has also been voted
Best Solo Performer, Best AcousticPerformer, and Best Female Performer.
Her name is Barbara Bailey Hutchinson,
and on Friday, August 13th, this highly lauded
Michigan singer songwriter will perform a
solo acoustic concert for a northern Lower
Michigan audience at Aten Place in Boyne
Falls. Hutchinsons warm, rich voice will res-
onate through a selection of music full of
grace, carrying messages of tolerance and
human rights, while demonstrating the
humor often found in everyday life.
Hutchinson describes her music as neo-
folk, and legendary songwriter Michael
Johnson call her compositions art
songsevery one paints a picture and tells a
story.
She has performed for audiences across the
globe, including nearly each of the 50 states,
Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand,
and has even appeared at the White House on
three separate occasions.
The concert at Aten Place is a rare opportu-
nity for a northern Lower Michigan audience
to enjoy the music of this gifted artist in a live
performance. Tickets for this very special
concert are $15 or two for $25, and seating islimited. To check seating availability and
order advance tickets, call (231) 549-2076. If
available, tickets will also be sold at the door
the night of the concert.
Doors open on August 13th at 6:30 pm.
Arrive early, bring a picnic snack, and enjoy
the grounds of this beautiful northern
Michigan treasure. Aten Place is located at
3492 Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls, and is a
BYOB facility.
For more information visit the Aten Place
website at atenplace.com or Barbara Bailey
Hutchinsons website at BBHsings.com.
Cheboygan Fair 2011Grandstand Events
(Tentative Schedule. All events rain or shine)
Saturday, August 6 3 pm - Motocross/Quads - $10 per person
Sunday, August 7 1 pm Farm & Antique Tractor Pull - $5 per person
Monday, August 8 7 pm Kentucky Headhunters - $15 (advance) $20 at gate
Tuesday, August 9 7 pm Heavyweight Horse-Pull - $5 per person
Wednesday, August 10 7 pm
Tough Trucks - $7 per per-
son
Thursday, August 11 7 pm -
4x4 Truck Mud Run - $7 per
person
Friday, August 12 7 pm -
Super Modified Tractor &
Truck Pull - $10 per person
Saturday, August 13 7 pm -
Bump & Run Derby Race
$10 per person
Special Attractions and
Events
Saturday, August 6 8 am
until 6 pm Open Horse
Show
Sunday, August 7 1 pm
Queens Pageant
Thursday, August 11 1 pm Kids Day
Saturday, August 13 12 pm
Livestock Auction
Cheboygan Co. Fair, 204 East
Lincoln Avenue, Cheboygan,
MI (231) 627-7051
Grammy Award winner Barbara BaileyHutchinson to perform at Aten Place August 13th
Polish Festival volunteer for the last 17 years.It is designed to bring the communitytogether in that celebration, and it just keepsgetting bigger and bigger each year.
The Festival kicks off with a very cool CarShow & Cruise-In on Main Street in Boyne
Falls beginning at 6 pm on Thursday, and thesounds of classic Rock n Roll from the 50sand 60s performed live by the FabulousOldies But Goodies Band at the Polka Tentfrom around 7 pm until midnight.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the PolkaTent is the festival hot spot for live Polkamusic and dancing, plenty of adult beverages(must be 21 to enter) and plateful after plate-ful of mouthwatering Polish dishes such askielbasa, pierogi, golabki, and kapusta.
Erber notes, Something unique at our fes-tival is the food booths offered by Boyne FallsHigh School students along the main festivalstrip. Each class, 9th through 12th grade, hasa different food offering, and the senior classalways prepares a Polish dish. Proceeds fromthe food sales are used to help fund classtrips.
Friday is Youth Day at the Polish Festival.That means all kinds of fun will be aimed atthe younger attendees (ages 10 and under)such as games, activities, crafts and evenpony rides over at the Boyne Valley TownshipFire Hall from 10 am until noon.
Youth Day is always very special, statesErber. Everything is free for the kids to par-ticipate in, and we also have a Youth BikeParade in the afternoon. They start decorat-ing their bikes at 3:30 pm at the corner ofMaple and Railroad Streets, and the parade
begins at 4:30. Its a great day for families.Thursday is also the day the carnival rides
begin running, provided by ArnoldAmusements. Rides and concessions open at5 pm on Thursday, and 11 am during the restof the weekend.
Other exciting events during the PolishFestival weekend include an Old-timeThreshing and Steam Engine show each after-noon, a Horse Pull at 6 pm on Friday followedby the showing of a family movie, a Classicpre-1960 Tractor Pull at 2 pm on Saturday,
which follows the Grand Royale Parade at 1pm on Saturday.
Royalty in this years Grand Parade includethe 2011 Boyne Falls Polish Festival GrandMarshals, Walter and Wanda Matelski,Honored Citizen, Jane Denise, and Little Missand Little Mister, Zoe Harmon and C.J
Cousineau.Capping the Polish Festival off on Sunday is
one of the most popular, and undoubtedlythe messiest, events of the weekend. The 4-
Wheel Drive Mud Run take place on the eastend of Church Street, with registration from
10 am until noon, and all types of 4-wheeldrive vehicles will compete for the fastest
speed through the muddy course from 1 pmuntil the waning hours of the day. Its an allday event, drawing nearly 1,500 viewers last
year to watch the muddy, noisy fun.It always amazes me how the whole com-
munity pitches in each year to put this festi-
val together, Sandy Erber states. Even manypeople who have moved away from the area
come back to help out each year. Coming tothe Boyne Falls Polish Festival is a wonderful
way to enjoy a great time and carry on a long-standing community tradition.
For a complete schedule of events, visitwww.boynefallspolishfestival.com.
Capping the Polish Festival off on Sunday is one of the most popular, andundoubtedly the messiest, events of the weekend. The 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run.
GrammyAward-winning
Michigansinger
songwriter,BarbaraBailey
Hutchinson
will perform asolo acousticconcert for a
northern LowerMichigan
audience atAten Place in
Boyne Falls onFriday, August13th. Courtesy
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GAYLORDSidewalk Sales
August 5th - 6th. Enjoy old
fashioned, outdoor shopping
throughout downtown
Gaylord. A great opportunityto support our unique local
merchants, shop for great
deals, and enjoy Downtown
Gaylord!
MANCELONAHomebuyer EducationWorkshop
Are you thinking of buying a
new home? Northwest
Michigan Community Action
Agency, a certified HUD
housing counseling agency,
will be presenting a two day
workshop on Homebuyer
Education Workshop on
August 2 and 4 from 6pm to
9pm, as part of a free series ofworkshops on home buying.
This course will teach you the
basics of the home buying
process including options for
low income and moderate
income families. The work-
shops are offered to the gen-
eral public for free at NMCAA
Head Start, 201 E. State
Street, Mancelona. Attend
both the workshops to get
your certificate of comple-tion! To register or to find out
about the future workshops,
please call 1-800-443-5518.
GAYLORDHealthy Living
Attend the Healthy Living for
adults with mental illness
each Tuesday from 10-11am
at the United Way building,
116 E. Fifth St.
Aug. 9 Diabetes education
Aug. 16 What services are
available and how to access
them
INDIAN RIVER
Outdoor Weekend DayCampsThe Salvation Army is hold-
ing day camps for kids ages 8
- 12 years old. There will be a
Bible based curriculum,
explore the forest, paddle
boating, learn about & swim
in beautiful lakes, games,
sports, trail walking, fishing,
community service projects,
earn TSA emblems, make
healthy snacks and dinnersand much more. Session #3
Friday, August 12 & Saturday,
August 13; Session #4 Friday,
August 19 & Saturday, August
20. The times are Friday 6am
- 9pm and Saturday 9am
7pm. The cost is $25 per ses-
sion. For information of reg-
istration please contact
Darlene Olson at 231-408-
8928.
GRAYLINGGarden Tractor Pulls
Aug 14, Aug 28, Sept 11 and
Sept 25. For more informa-
tion, call 989-348-5187 or
visit www.wellingtonfarm-park.org. Farm is open week-
ends May 14 to June 18
9am-5pm, Farm is open
everyday June 19 to October
31 9am-5pm. Last guided
tour is 4:30. Admission:
Adults $7.50/Seniors &
Students $5.50/Family Max
$27.50.
NORTHERN MICHIGANSenator Walker officehoursState Sen. Howard Walker, R-
Traverse City, has scheduled
summer office hours. Office
hours provide constituents
an opportunity to meet and
discuss concerns with the
senator or a member of his
staff. All are welcome.
Aug. 11--Traverse City - 4 to
5pm. Traverse City Public
Library, Thirlby Room, 610
Woodmere Ave.
Aug. 16--Harbor Springs -
10:30 to 11:30am. Harbor
Springs Public Library, 206 S.
Spring St.
Aug. 16--Charlevoix - 1 to
2pm. Charlevoix City Hall,
210 State St.
Aug. 25--Sault Ste. Marie -
11:30am to 12:30pm, Bayliss
Library, 541 Library Drive
Aug. 25--St. Ignace - 2 to
3pm. St. Ignace City Hall, 396N. State St.
GAYLORDConcertThe Worker Bees band. Aug.
5, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Northern
Michigan's premier Roots
Rock, Rockabilly and Honky
Tonk band, the Worker Bees
is a high energy trio of
accomplished musicians that
will bring old school sound to
the Pavilion! The Worker
Bee's song list includes mate-
rial by The Stray Cats, Johnny
Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Chuck Berry, and
Hank Williams just to name a
few. Bring your lawn chairs
and blankets to enjoy the
sights and sounds under the
Pavilion On Court in down-
town Gaylord. Sponsored by
the Gaylord Downtown
Development Authority.
GAYLORDVolunteers neededThe Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) of
Otsego County partners with
Otsego County Commission
on Aging to provide trans-
portation to medical
appointment for older adults
in our community. The
transportation is free toclients as the rides are pro-
vided by RSVP Volunteers;
RSVP volunteers may receive
mileage reimbursement for
travel. As the aging popula-
tion grows so does the need
for services for older adults.If you would like to con-
tribute to this very important
need and you are 55 or older,
please contact Lisa at the
RSVP office 989-732-6232.
INDIAN RIVERBook saleThe Friends of the Indian
River Library will be hosting
weekly book sales this sum-
mer on Wednesday's from
11am 3pm in the Tuscarora
Twp Building.
GAYLORD
Willy Wonka is com-
ing to townGaylord Community
Productions summer musi-
cal Willy Wonka, will be
showing August 3, 4, 5, and 6
at 7:30pm at the Alan L.
Gornick Auditorium in
Gaylord High School. Tickets
are $10 for seniors and stu-
dents and $12 for adults.
Ticket sales began June 29 at
the Gaylord Information
Center (corner of Otsego Ave.
and First St.). Phone orders
are accepted with credit card
information; phone 989-732-
4000.
ANTRIM, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET &
OTSEGO COUNTIESMammogramsMammogram appointments
are available for low-
income/uninsured/underin-
sured women. If you have
uninsured employees or if
mammograms are not a cov-
ered benefit in their health
insurance package, please
encourage your female
employees to schedule a
mammogram at the Health
Department. Uninsured/
underinsured women age 40
to 64 who live in Antrim,
Charlevoix, Emmet, and
Otsego counties and who
meet income guidelines areeligible. Income guidelines
are generous--women from a
family four can have a house-
hold income of nearly
$56,000 and qualify.
Appointments are available
now! Call the Health
Department of Northwest
Michigan at 800-432-4121
during regular business
hours. Mammograms save
lives!
BOYNE FALLSPolish FestivalOne of best ethnic festivals in
Michigan. Music, rides, food
and fun for the whole family.Aug. 4th - 6th.
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GAYLORDHealthy breathing talk
The Otsego CountyCommission on Aging is
hosting an educational
breakfast Aug. 4 from 9-11am
at the University Center.
Lynne Pichan, Yoga instruc-
tor and a rep from Wright &
Fillipis will offer advice on
how you benefit from healthy
breathing. Suggested dona-
tion is $5. Reservations, 989-
732-1122
GAYLORDGood morningGaylord
You are invited to Good
Morning Gaylord on Friday,
August 5th from 8-9am at
Marsh Ridge Resort. This
event is sponsored by First
Federal of Northern
Michigan with guest speaker
Guardian Gals, Inc. The cost
is $10 for Chamber Members,
$15 for non-members and
includes a breakfast buffet.
GRAYLINGFree ClinicAnniversaryThe AuSable Free Clinic will
be celebrating its Sixth
Anniversary with an open
house and a quilt raffle
Friday, August 5 from 1
4pm. Three homemade and
donated quilts will be raffled
off between 3pm and
3:30pm.
MACKINAW CITYRendezvous inMackinawThe Fort Michilimackinac
Pageant, Inc is sponsoring
the Rendezvous in Mackinaw
and Trade Fair Aug 5-7. It is
their intent to present the
Native Americans, American,
French and English as they
mixed together in the 1700's
and early 1800's in the
Mackinaw Region. The 18th
century Market Fair will fea-
ture merchants and blankettraders with 18th and 19th
century crafts, clothing and
accessories. There will also
be musket firing, cooking
and other demonstrations.
Hawk and knife, archery and
other competitions. Events
are held at Conkling Heritage
Park and the Performance
Court in the Mackinaw
Crossings Mall.
EAST JORDANPortside Art Fair49th Annual Portside Art Fair
is fast approaching Saturday
and Sunday, August 6-7 at
Elm Pointe.
GAYLORDBasketball ShootingContestThe Gaylord Blue DevilBoosters Organization is
holding a BasketballShooting Contest! Shooteither free throws or 3-pointshots for entry into a drawingfor a $50 gift certificate to MCSports! August 7 from 2pm 4pm at MC Sports, M-32
West. Please make a dona-tion per shot - all proceeds gotoward supporting GaylordBlue Devil Athletic Programs.If you make a free-throw,
your name is entered 1 timein the drawing. If you make a3-pointer, your name isentered 3 times.
GAYLORDBaseball Tryouts fornext year's travelteamThere will be a tryout August7 at 4pm for 15-19 year oldsat the Gaylord Little LeagueComplex for next year'sSandlot, American Legionsummer baseball travelteam. Each player will begiven a chance to demon-strate their speed, fielding,hitting, pitching and armstrength. Players chosen toparticipate on next year'steam will have the opportu-nity to train year around. Formore info contact coach GregJones, 989-614-6554 or e-
mail [email protected].
GAYLORDChildren Playgroup August ScheduleTuesday, Aug. 9, 11:30 -12:35pm, Sportsplex Pool,Parent & Child Swim Class.*Free Admission. Swim dia-pers provided for SportsplexParent / Child lessons, hour lesson, hour play-time, then stay as long as
youd like! Tuesday, Aug. 23,10 - 11:30am, Otsego CountyPark, North Pavilion. *Free
Admission. **Snacks, Crafts,& Friends. Questions? Call
Laura at 732-7289 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.
GAYLORDDigestive Health
Attend a health seminar atSaks Wellness Center, 1447South Otsego Ave. Aug. 9 at6:30pm on Digestive Health.To reserve your seat, call 989-732-7000
GAYLORDTeddy Bear Picnic
Aspen Ridge RetirementVillage is happy to invite thecommunity to join us for ateddy bear picnic on Aug. 9from 10:30 11:30am. Thisprogram will give young chil-dren the chance to interact
with the elderly in a relaxedatmosphere, while also pro-viding Aspen Ridge residents
a memory stimulating activi-ty. Parents, babysitters, andday care providers are all
welcome to join us with chil-dren of any ages and theirfavorite teddy bear or stuffedanimal. Located at 1261
Village Parkway in Gaylord, Aspen Ridge Retirement Village is an assisted livingfacility that also offers
Alzheimers and dementiacare. Your RSVP to ChristyPayne at 989-705-2500 isgreatly appreciated before
August 5.
PETOSKEYTaxes & insurance
workshopNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency
will be hosting workshop onTaxes and Insurance on
August 9 from 6pm to 9pm,as part of a free series of
workshops on financial fit-ness. The series workshops
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
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...at your favoriteparticipating shops and
restaurants throughoutDowntown Gaylord,including:
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Tools To Teach
The Old Spud Warehouse
The Bearded Dogg Lounge
Sollis Casual Wear
Seams Like New
Scrubs R Us
Saturn Booksellers
Rustic Den
Natural Healing Center
Mossback Creek Company
Make It Mine DesignMain Street Shoes
Lady Lattes
Isabellas Copper Pot
Homespun Antiques & Crafts
Hogans Jewelers
Great Rooms
Glendas of Gaylord
G Willikers of Gaylord
Funky Fish & Friends
Freckled Frog Boutique
Do South Furniture & Collectibles
Delphines Quilt Shop
Dan Websters Pro Shop
D & S Custom Art Designs
Country Casuals
Ben Franklin
Be Happy
Alpine Chocolat Haus & Gifts
And More!
TICKETS: General Admission Adults - $10;Seniors and Children 12-16 $8 ; Childrenunder 12 Free. Group rates available - call.
FREE PARKING!
CONCESSION STAND: 2 concession standsfor fast service. We take great pride inprovidingoutstanding food service!
BEER BARN: Onaway Speedway proudlylets you bring your own just no glass con-tainers.
PETS: No pets allowed in the grandstandsor pits EXCEPT service dogs.
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SATURDAY NIGHT RACING
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are offered to the generalpublic for free at NMCAA2202 Mitchell Park. Attend allthe six free financial fitness
workshops and get your cer-
tificate of completion! To reg-ister or to find out about thefuture workshops, please call1-800-443-5518.
INDIAN RIVERWeekly Book SalesThe Friends of the IndianRiver Library will be hosting
weekly book sales this sum-mer on Wednesday's from11am 3pm in the TuscaroraTwp Building.
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 meet
Otsego 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 Fresh
couponsThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging along
with MSU Extension aresponsoring the 2011 SeniorProject Fresh Farmers MarketNutrition Program whichgives $20 worth of couponsthat can be used on freshMichigan produce at partici-pating local fresh food mar-kets. In Grayling, couponscan 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 is
below $1,679 per month($2,268 for a couple), youmay qualify for these freecoupons. If you feel youqualify and would like to par-ticipate in the program, con-tact 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, 8amto 2pm, July throughOctober.
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 lunchprogramThe Christian Help Center ischanging the name and for-mat of the supplementalsummer lunch program. Theprogram runs July 1 - 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 come
in one time in July and onetime in August and will begiven a box containingbreakfast, lunch and snackitems. A grant from theCrawford County United Way
will help supplement the costof the program. Questions,call the Christian HelpCenter, 989-348-6046between 1-3 M, W, F
INDIAN RIVERNorthern Rods andRides Car ShowsThe Northern Rods n RidesCar Club have begun hostingtheir weekly car shows! Theshows will be held every
Wednesday evening untilSeptember 15 beginning at5pm at the Indian RiverEagles, FOE #4046. All eventsare open to the public andspectators are welcome.
GRAYLINGAssistance withMedicare PremiumsOn Wednesday, August 10 at6pm and on Thursday,
August 11 at 12:30pm, theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging is pro-viding a free seminar onMedicare Extra Help and theapplication process for thoseCrawford County residents
who need assistance in pay-ing for their Medicare premi-ums. If your monthly incomeis below $1,361.25 for anindividual or $1,838.75 for amarried couple and your cur-rent assets are below $12,640for an individual or $25,260for a married couple, youmay be eligible for assistancein paying for your Medicarepremiums. Dinner will beserved at 5pm on August 10and lunch will be served atNoon on August 11 with pre-sentations to follow. The costof the meal is a suggesteddonation of $2.50 for seniors60+ or $5.25 for those under
60. The Grayling SeniorCenter is located at 308Lawndale St. If you needmore information call 348-7123.
HARBOR SPRINGSCar showThe Harbor Springs CarFestival begins Aug. 11 at10am at the Birchwood Inn
with a 2 hour driving tourtraveling throughout thebeautiful countryside. Call800-530-9955 to register forthe tour. The car show beginsat 5:30pm at Zorn Park.
Admission is free for specta-tors and to display your vehi-
cle.
GRAYLINGRummage SaleFundraiserThere will be a RummageSale Fundraiser benefitingthe Grayling Senior Centeron Friday, August 12ththrough Sunday, August 14thlocated at the AmericanLegion Hall in Grayling onthe I-75 Business Loop. TheRummage Sale will be openfrom 9am to 4pm each day.Donations of items in clean,
working order (no clothing,books, or computers) will be
accepted on drop off daysonly. Drop off days will beAugust 9th-August 11th.from10am to 3pm only. There willbe no collection of items atthe Senior Center. If youhave large items and needthem picked up, call theSenior Center. For more
information, contact Helenat (989) 348-7123.
GAYLORDConcert
Free concert. CenterStage! Aug. 12, 7:30 pm 9:30 pm.This multi-talented northernMichigan band will interact
with the crowd while playinga wide variety of tunes.Theyll provide an evening ofmusic that includes country,classic rock, and oldies rock& roll! Their music will make
you want to get up anddance! Bring your lawnchairs and blankets to enjoythe sights and sounds underour Pavilion On Court indowntown Gaylord.Sponsored by the GaylordDowntown Development
Authority.
GAYLORDMichaywe Arts & CraftShowIt is the 33rd year for theMichaywe Arts & Craft Show.
Aug. 12, Noon - 6pm, Aug. 13,10am - 4pm. The show is atthe grounds of the Michayweclubhouse, 1535 Opal LakeRoad.
GRAYLINGRummage SaleFundraiserThere will be a RummageSale Fundraiser benefitingthe Grayling Senior Center
on Aug. 12 - Aug. 14 locatedin the building next to GlensMarket in Grayling on the I-75 Business Loop. TheRummage Sale will be openfrom 9am to 4pm each day.Donations of items in clean,
working order (no clothing,books, or computers) will beaccepted on drop off daysonly. Drop off days will be
August 9 - 11 from 10am to3pm only. There will be nocollection of items at theSenior Center. If you havelarge items and need thempicked up, call the SeniorCenter. For more informa-tion, contact Helen at 989-
348-7123.
GAYLORDStuff the BusHelp Stuff the Bus withOtsego County United Way.Every child needs pencils,scissors, crayons, and note-books to start a successfulschool year. United Way ishelping foster childrens edu-cation by collecting muchneeded school supplies forstudents in Otsego County.Stuff the Bus is an annualcampaign sponsored byUnited Way to gather schoolsupplies for local children inneed. With school budget
cuts and many familiesstruggling to get by, thedonated school supplies canmake a huge difference in astudents education. Justbefore the school yearbegins, all items are distrib-uted to schools throughoutthe county. This years Stuffthe Bus will be on Saturday,
August 13 from 10am 3pmat Kmart, Glens Market and
Wal-mart in Gaylord. Dropboxes will also be located atCooper-Standard, Kmart,Glens, Wal-mart and OtsegoCounty Library locations inGaylord, Vanderbilt andJohannesburg Aug. 1- 13.
PETOSKEYStuff the BusHelp Stuff the Bus withChar-Em United Way. Everychild needs pencils, scissors,crayons, and notebooks tostart a successful school year.Char-Em United Way is help-ing foster childrens educa-tion by collecting muchneeded school supplies forstudents in Charlevoix andEmmet Counties. Stuff theBus is an annual campaign
sponsored by Char-EmUnited Way to gather schoolsupplies for local children inneed. With school budgetcuts and many families
struggling to get by, thedonated school supplies canmake a huge difference in astudents education. Justbefore the school yearbegins, all items are distrib-uted to each school in theC h a r l e v o i x - E m m e tIntermediate School District.This years Stuff the Bus willbe on Saturday, August 13 atKmart in Charlevoix andPetoskey. Char-Em United
Way is also accepting mone-tary donations to purchaseschool supplies for studentsin need. Donations should bemailed to Char-Em United
Way, PO Box 1701, Petoskey,MI 49770, with Stuff the Busnoted.
CHARLEVOIXWaterfront Art FairOn August 13 many of thenation's finest artists andcraftsmen will be coming tothe Charlevoix Waterfront ArtFair to exhibit their best
works. These have been cho-sen from over 1000 appli-cants who subject their workto the jury. This is a most dif-ficult task as this fair attractsthe finest but only a limitednumber of spaces are avail-able.
GRAYLINGCemetery walkThe Crawford CountyHistorical Society is sponsor-ing their 4th Cemetery Walkon Aug. 13 from 5-7 PM atElmwood Cemetery on thecorner of N. Down RiverRoad & Business I-75. Thegate will open at 5pm on Aug.13. The greeters will pass outbrochures and direct you to aparking area. There is noadmission charge; donationsare welcome. Wear comfort-able walking shoes and a golfcart will be available forthose who need extra help.
ONAWAYTea Party meetsJoin your friends and neigh-bors at Allis Township Hall
Aug. 13 from 4-6pm to hearspeakers address concerns inLansing and Washington DC.Scheduled speakers are PeterKonetchy, candidate for USSenate; Peter Pettalia, Rep.for Michigans 106th district;Bill Sage, Allegan countycommissioner andspokesman for reconstitut-ing Michigan; Randy Bishop,Michigan Freedom to Work;Greg Marshall, WMKT radio;
Vincent Szczerowki,Chairman of Michigan
Teenage Republicans; Mrs.Peter Konetchy, originallyfrom the Soviet Union, who
will speak about the creepingdangers of socialism. The
Allis Township hall is locatedat the corner of Glasier Rd.and Hwy 638 outside ofOnaway.
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 KirtlandCommunity College, theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging will be
offering computer classesduring August. Upcomingclasses include the following:Tuesday, August 16 Computers 101, Thursday,
August 18 Facebook andTuesday, August 30 Computer Purchasing. Costof each session is $10 paid onthe day of the class. Check-infor the classes begins at12:30pm with the class run-ning from 1-4pm. Class sizeis limited to 10 per class. Toregister for a class, pleasecontact the Senior Center at989-348-7123.
MANCELONASummer CelebrationTuesday, August 16 - Jason &Nick - A Good Times, GreatMusic duo. Held downtownMancelona at the Triangle
Park (near the clock). All arewelcome to attend, and thereis no charge. Bring lawnchairs and blankets. In caseof inclement weather, con-certs will be moved to theMancelona 7/8 grade gym.Concert time is from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
GRAYLINGMackinac Island tripThe Grayling Senior Center
will be taking a trip to theMackinac Island on Tuesday,
August 16th. This trip willinclude Coach BusTransportation to MackinacIsland, Round trip ferry boat
ride, Carriage Tour, entranceinto Fort Mackinac andlunch in the Tea Room locat-ed in the Fort. Cost for thetrip is $95. Reservations andpayments are required inadvance. To register for thetrip, please contact HelenNolan at the Senior Center at989-348-7123.
GAYLORDBusiness after Hours
Aug. 17, 5-7pm at AlpineTavern & Eatery. Sponsoredby 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 and
open 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 The46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, 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.
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.
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Q: My husband and I have beenmarried for five years. He has beena great father to my children from aprevious marriage. Just within thelast month, my 13-year-old hasbecome disrespectful toward hisstep dad, saying things like, "Whatare you going to do? You're not mydad!" What do we do?
Juli: The behavior you're describing ispretty common for a 13-year-old boy,
whether or not he's in a blended family.In the early teen years, boys are prone tochallenge authority as their bodies andbrains develop. Often, this is donethrough boundary-pushing and disre-spectful behavior. The added element ofa step dad may give your son even moregumption to question authority.
Don't fall for the "you're not my dad"trap. Your husband can calmly respond,"You're right that I'm not your biologicaldad. But I care about you and you live inmy house, so I expect you to honor ourrules." In addition to wanting his own
way, your son may also be challenging your husband's love and commitmentto him. Encourage him not to give up or
step back because of your son's appar-ent rejection.Recognize that your son is growing
up. Are his siblings younger than him?Maybe you could give him choices andprivileges that they don't have. Let himstay up later, decorate his room, buy hisown clothes with an allowance andtackle more household responsibilities.
However, within this growing autono-my, make it clear that he needs torespect your rules and authority. Insteadof getting into a power struggle, deter-mine reasonable consequences for dis-respectful or irresponsible behavior.
There are many excellent resources toguide you through the teen years,including "Boundaries With Teens" byJohn Townsend and "Preparing for
Adolescence" by James Dobson.
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Q: My wife and I have only beenmarried for six months, and frankly,we feel like we just get on eachother's nerves most of the time. I did-n't think the "spark" would die sosoon. What should we do?
Jim: What you're experiencing is notthat unusual. Being a newlywed can bescary. No matter how strong the rela-tionship, the lofty expectations you hadbefore the wedding rarely match the
reality after you say "I do."My wife, Jean, and I had a rough timeearly in our marriage. I had come from a
broken home with no healthy male rolemodels, and Jean was dealing withdepression. If not for counseling, prayerand friends, we might have withered onthe vine.
You and your wife might considermeeting with a pastor or marriage coun-selor about your frustrations. Doing sois not an admission that there's some-thing seriously wrong with your rela-tionship. It's a sign of your commitmentto one another and your desire to make
your marriage the best it can be.I'd also recommend that you find a
pair of "marriage mentors." These areolder couples with years of experienceunder their belts. They can offer wisecounsel to young couples feeling uncer-tain and overwhelmed.
One note of caution: Even if you and your wife come from stable homes,don't seek out your parents as marriagementors. Moms and dads don't alwayshave the objectivity to offer unbiasedadvice. According to Drs. Les and LeslieParrott, a marriage mentor is not a par-ent or a close friend. The Parrotts alsonote that marriage mentors are not "oncall" for every crisis, they don't haveperfect marriages themselves, and theyaren't know-it-alls. Rather, they'refriendly acquaintances who can model
a healthy relationship and offer insightswhen needed.
With commitment, prayer,and the wise counsel of acouple who have stood
where you stand today,there's no reason why youand your wife can't thriveduring these early years ofmarriage. God bless you!
** ** **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.Submit your questions to:
[email protected] 2011
Focus on the Family,Colorado Springs, CO 80995
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The ramp at Gaylord Regional Airport isundergoing a massive re-surfacing, as crewsare hard at work completing the asphalting oframp area in front of the terminal, which nowalso includes a concrete pad capable of sup-porting larger commercial aircraft. Phase I ofthe project also includes the installation of aFast Ride route leading from the soon to be
completed Snow Removal EquipmentBuilding (Phase II of the project) to the rampand runway area. Matt Barresi, GaylordRegional Airport manager, found an environ-mentally conscious use for the asphalt that
was removed, utilizing it to create a perimeterinspection roadway around fence that sur-rounds the runway area. Both phases of theimprovement project are expected to be com-pleted this fall.
Gaylord Walmart manager, KevinDrummond, presents Otsego CountyHistorical Society Executive Director, Jim
Akans, with an LCD television for use at theOtsego County Historical Museum. The gra-ciously donated television will be utilized todisplay a slideshow of the Museums vast col-
lection of historical photos and a DVD pres-
entation of early Otsego County history to
museum guests. The Otsego County
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Gaylord The Northern Michigan Partnership for Veterans
is proud to announce the 1st annual We Honor Militaryevent for both active and veteran military and their familiesfrom all branches of service. This event will be an education-al and fun-filled day to honor our military men and women.The event will be held Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 10 amto 3 pm at the Otsego County Fairgrounds located at 895 N.Center Rd in Gaylord. Exhibitors are invited to participate inthis event and showcase your business or organization. Allexhibitors are asked to provide a service, product or discountfor the military attendees. Space is free in exchange for yourparticipation. For more information contact Cindy Goddardat 231-330-9059 or [email protected]
The Northern Michigan Partnership for Veterans is a com-munity-based organization participating in the We Honor
Veterans project which is a national awareness and action
campaign initiated by the National Palliative Care andHospice Organization in collaboration with the Department
of Veterans Affairs. Members of the Northern Michigan
Partnership for Veterans include Heartland Home Health and
Hospice, Seniors Helping Seniors, Tendercare Gaylord,
Northern Management and Access Unlimited, Otsego County
Veterans Affairs, American Red Cross, Otsego County
Fairgrounds, Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, The
Brook, Saginaw VA Medical Center, and the Department of
Veterans Affairs. Organizations and businesses interested in
becoming a part of this Partnership can contact Cindy
Goddard at 231-330-9059 or Carla Parkes at 989-448-8323 for
more information about meeting days and times.
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Were in the Dog Days of summer traditionally the hottest, steamiest time
of year. But in a few weeks, the temper-atures will begin to cool down. Natureisnt alone in this heating-and-coolingpattern you can also find evidence ofit in the investment world. To be specif-ic, todays hot investments can losetheir sizzle quickly which means that,as an investor, youll need to take stepsto avoid being left out in the cold.
An investment can become hot that is, its price can shoot up for anyof a number of reasons. For example, acompany that provides a well-knownproduct or service may decide to gopublic by making its shares available toinvestors; when this happens, the stocksbecome hot for a while. An invest-ment may also become hot if a favor-able event occurs, as might be the case
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But although different investmentsmay get hot for different reasons, theyall share one thing in common: They
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* Buy appropriate investments. Evenif you can afford to buy some shares in
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The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties is continuingits efforts to place senior volunteers in educational
settings. An information and training session willbe held on Wednesday, August 10 from 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center,1322 Anderson Rd. Lunch will be served to partici-pants. Thanks to a grant from the OlesonFoundation, there is no charge for this trainingopportunity. This session is open to current volun-teers, as well as those in the area that are interestedin learning about how they can be involved.
RSVP is a Senior Corps program administered bythe Corporation for National and CommunityService, which provides volunteer opportunitiesfor individuals aged 55 and over, serving non-prof-it partner agencies throughout Charlevoix andEmmet counties. The program is sponsored byFriendship Centers of Emmet County. RSVP offers"one stop shopping" for all who want to find chal-lenging, rewarding, and significant service oppor-tunities in their local communities.
RSVP launched their Volunteers in Educationinitiative last summer, and the push was success-ful. As compared to the same twelve-month period
(July 1 to June 30) in 2009-2010, the number ofhours RSVP volunteers served in schools nearlydoubled, from 646 hours in 09-10 to 1,287 hours
in 10-11. Volunteers have stepped up to help outin a number of elementary schools throughoutRSVPs two-county service area, from Pellston toBoyne Falls to Charlevoix.
A poll conducted by United Ways across the U.S.in the fall of 2010 revealed that the vast majority of
Americans felt U.S. schools were declining.Regardless of who they are, where they live, or whatthey do, everyday Americans see good schools andgood communities as inextricably linked. They seethe impact of education on their local communityand, conversely, the need for their entire localcommunity to take responsibility for the quality oftheir childrens education. And while they clearlyhave the desire to take action, many are unsurehow or whether they can make a real differenceand want to step forward only if they can. Thereport signaled that many people are willing tohelp, but don't know how to go about it. RSVP
offers a program that matches the talents of oldervolunteers with needs in local schools.Volunteers placed in school settings by RSVP are
able to choose their level of involvement with stu-dents. Some work one-on-one as mentors for at-risk children. Others serve as tutors for students
who are challenged with reading or math. Somemay choose to work with groups of children, byleading reading groups or enrichment studies.Others have offered listening ears for early readers,or acted as teachers assistants during art class.
Reservations are required by August 8th for theVolunteers in Education training, and can bemade by contact-ing Sue AnnBouwense, RSVPProject Director,at (231) 347-3211or (888) 347-0369,ext. 29. If you areinterested in thisvolunteer oppor-tunity, but areunable to attendthe meeting onthe 10th, pleasecall the RSVPoffice.
Char-Em United Way will host the 4thannual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug.
13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the K-Mart Plazasin Petoskey and Charlevoix. Extra expensesfor school are difficult for many in the currenteconomy. Char-Em United Way is asking ourcommunity to collect and donate school sup-plies for local children.
We want to make sure that every child hasthe supplies they need to succeed in school,said Benjamin Crockett, AmeriCorps VISTA
with Char-Em United Way. Cuts in schoolbudgets and the struggling economy have left
many local kids without basic tools likecrayons, pencils, paper and scissors.
Shoppers can get a list of suggested schoolsupplies by going to Char-Em United Ways
website at www.charemunitedway.org. Thedistribution of school supplies to students inneed will be coordinated with the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District.
To make it easy for people to give, stores
throughout Charlevoix and Emmet County will have drop-boxes available from August
1st through the 12th. As an extra incentive toget involved, a raffle drawing for each familythat contributes will be held on August 13th.The grand prize will be two tickets to
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (one prizefor each location).
Volunteers are needed to help staff theevent on August 13th and help sort a bus loadof school supplies on August 16th. To volun-
teer, contact Lisa or Ben at 487-1006 [email protected].
Char-Em United Way is also acceptingmonetary donations to purchase school sup-plies for students in need. Donations shouldbe mailed to Char-Em United Way, PO Box1701, Petoskey, MI 49770, with Stuff the Busnoted, or use one of the donation boxes avail-able at the buses.
RSVP offers information and training for Volunteers in Education
Char-Em United Way teams up with area schools to Stuff the Buswith supplies for local children
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