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Covering 40 Towns in Northern Michigan including Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cheboygan, Grayling, Lewiston, Mancelona, Mio, Indian River and surrounding area.
A great place to check out some of the latest products, ideas and technologies to
fuel both creativity and efficiency in the home is the Northern Michigan Regional
Home Show on March 9th and 10th, at the North Central Michigan College
(NCMC) Student Activity Center in Petoskey.
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take a sizable chunk of change fromthe family pocketbook over the years,it is also a place that will harbor
By Jim Akans
National Ag Day is this
coming Thursday, March 8th,
an annual observance of the
contributions agriculture
makes to our economy and
our well-being. The occasion
will be recognized as count-
less associations, corpora-
tions, schools, universities,
government agencies and
everyday Americans join to
recognize and celebrate the
complex web of farming and
distribution channels that lit-
erally puts food on the tableeach and every day.
Agriculture here in Michigan
generates over $71.3 billion a
year and employs more than
1 million people, a booming
sector of our economy that
can easily go unnoticed, yet
directly affects our families
on a daily basis.
In addition to Ag Day, the
SEE AG DAY PAGE 4A
Home Show
at NCMCMarch 9th & 10th
STORY
PAGE 10
By Jim Akans It was a celebration of commu-
nity excellence, bringing approxi-
mately 200 people together
at the Otsego Club Events
Center last Thursday evening
to recognize the many con-
Inside...
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STORY
PAGE 2
National Ag Day and Ag Week
celebrate the abundance of agriculture in our lives
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By Jim Akans
It is a well-recognized name that symbolizes services and
programs that provide a means for people in need to get
back on their feet and regain their treasured independence.
Goodwill has been around since 1902, when a Boston area
Methodist Minister named Rev. Edgar Helms began collect-
ing used household goods and clothing, and hired those who
were down on their luck to mend and repair those goods for
resale. Here in Northern Michigan, Goodwill opened their
doors at Asgard Enterprises in 1972, and today the non-profit
organization offers vocational, housing, transportation,
nutritional and family strengthening programs across the
region.Goodwill also continues to offer gently used clothing,
household items, books, home dcor accessories and moreat their Retail and Donation Centers. In our area, centers arelocated in Petoskey and Gaylord, employing a total of 34people, utilizing proceeds from sales at each location to helpsupport programs throughout Northern Michigan that helppeople overcome barriers to independence.
Part of our business model is also being green, observesRuth Blick, Director of Marketing and Communications forGoodwill Industries of Northern Michigan. Everything thatis donated to our stores is either reduced, reused or recycled.Items that come in that dont meet quality standards go thru
our salvage program. We are also in partnership with DellReconnect and we accept all types of computer equipmentand recycle those items. Many people dont realize that acomputer monitor can contain up to a pound of lead. Weare able to safely recycle those units.
Goodwill also recycles metal items, cardboard, purses,belts, shoes, books and clothing. The gently used items onthe sales floor follow a rotation model where they are on dis-play for four weeks a regular price, then half-off for a week,then reduced per item to 99-cents for adult sizes and 49-cents for children sizes, and those items are finally recycled ifnot sold.
So there are always items at sale prices when someonevisits our store, observesRuth Blick. People want to
see different items on dis-play when they visit us.Thousands of items are reg-ularly coming in and goingout of our stores.
Submitting items fordonation is easy. Each loca-tion has a drive up donationcenter, open 7 days a week,and members of theGoodwill team will happilyunload items from the dona-tors vehicle.
The 6,000 square footGoodwill Retail andDonation Center at 1361Pineview Drive in Gaylord ismanaged by JessicaMcDowell, and is open
Monday through Saturdayfrom 9 am to 7 pm, andSunday from 11am until 6pm. The 6,700 square footGoodwill Retail andDonation Center at 1600
Anderson Road in Petoskeyis managed by JanHenderson, and is openMonday through Saturdayfrom 9 am to 8 pm, andSunday from 11am until 6pm.
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Upcoming lecture at NCMC tofeature local adventure
B O Y N E H I G H L A N D S
North Central Michigan Colleges international lecture series will feature
the adventures of Boyne City science teacher, Susan Martin Sharp, on the
Snowman Trek in Bhutan at a lecture on Wednesday, March 7. This free pro-
gram will take place at 7 p.m. in the Library conference room on the
Petoskey campus.
Often dubbed the hardest trek in the world, the Snowman Trek winds its
way through the western corner of Bhutan. Last fall, Susan Martin Sharp
crossed 11 mountain passes, nine of which are more than 4,500 meters high.
Sharp will talk about the people of Bhutan, the geology of the country and
her incredible adventures on the trek. An avid adventurer, Sharp has also
cross-country skied to the North Pole and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. When
she is not adventuring, she teaches eighth grade science at Boyne City
Middle School.
No reservations are required. This free program is sponsored by the
Michigan Global Awareness Consortium, a group of community colleges
dedicated to bringing global issues, international opportunities, and infor-
mation to their campuses. For more informa-
tion, call 231-348-6705.
North Central Michigan College is an open-
door community college based in Petoskey.
Through its University Center partnerships,
students can take courses leading to certifi-
cates, bachelors and masters degrees from
participating universities. North Centrals
Corporate and Community Education offers
non-credit job skills training tailored to meet
individual needs. In addition to its main cam-
pus in Petoskey, North Central offers classes,
academic advising, testing and other services
in Cheboygan, Gaylord and East Jordan.
Boyne Highlands third annual Brew-Ski Festival
takes place Saturday, March 10 and features more
than 100 varieties of craft beer including nearly 50
from Michigan breweries. This festival is staged at
the base of the slopes where beer lovers can gath-
er and enjoy suds, grilled brats and spring skiing
and riding.
Pale ales, stouts, porters, lagers and wheat
beers are served up on massive snow bars to afi-
cionados for tasting. The festival tent is open
from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to those ages 21 years and
up. Admission is free and sampling tickets, good
for a 4-ounce pour, can be purchased for $2 each.
Many of Michigans favorite brewers will be in
attendance including Short's, Bells, New Holland,
North Peak and Arcadia Ales. In addition, festival
goers can sample craft beers from brewers across
the country.
The slopes are open for skiing and snowboard-
ing from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and event goers can
come and go from the tasting area. Following the
outdoor fun, head inside to the resorts legendary
Zoo Bar where the Aaron Vaughn Band performs
until 8 p.m. The Remedee band will rock the night
away in the Slopeside Lounge from 9 p.m. to mid-
night.
For a complete list of participating breweries,
visit www.BOYNE.com.
Boyne Highlands' third annual Brew-Ski Festival takes place Saturday,
March 10
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AG Day Continued...entire week of March 4th through the 10th
will celebrate National Agriculture Week, and
across the state of Michigan County Farm
Bureaus will reach out to farm and non-farm
consumers alike to remind them that local
agriculture provides safe, affordable and
abundant food. Activities will include Ag-in-
the-Classroom visits, baskets of Michigan
products presented to babies born during
the week and counties will promote
Michigan agriculture on radio and in news-
papers. Agriculture is the second largest
industry in Michigan and National Ag-Week
provides a great opportunity for Michigan
farmers to teach children and adults about
how important agriculture is and how much
they CARE!
Sheryl Thayer and her husband, Guy, own
a small a sheep farmer in the Cheboygan
area. She relates, We have been farming for
about five years. My husband grew up on
farm and his dad raised beef cattle and grew
their own feed and hay for those cattle. I
grew up in Petoskey, but my mom grew up
on farm. I always told her that I wanted toown a farm someday, but she warned me
that there is a lot of work involved!
While its true that farming requires a great
deal of hard work day in and day out, Sheryl
points out that the family farm also provides
work and income for many small business in
the local economy.
When you think about all the local busi-
nesses that benefit from local farming, she
observes, that includes coops, butcher
shops, feed stores, lumber yards, and so
many others. Its nice to see that money
staying in the local area.
The Thayers five children have all been
involved in 4H activities over the years. Some
have participated in sheep competitions
(which Sheryl notes is one of the main rea-
sons they operate a sheep farm), and one oftheir sons, who is handicapped, raised two
grand champion pigs for 4H.
Sheryl states, He has since moved to a
group home and brought his passion for 4H
to that home. They have now planted a
small garden there, raising produce such as
tomatoes, peppers and squashes. That has
helped cut food cost for the residents, plus
they get to enjoy fresh vegetables they have
grown themselves.The family farm lies at the root of the
Agricultural industr y. Michigans unique
micro-climate allow farmers to produce
over 125 different food and fiber products.
The state ranks number one in the produc-
tion of black beans, cranberry beans, blue-
berries, tart cherries, processing cucumbers
and Niagara grapes. Michigan is also a
leader in plantation grown Christmas trees,
bedding plants, seed and cutting gerani-
ums and hanging baskets.
These statistics certainly wouldnt sur-
prise Waneta Cook, who has been operat-
ing a farm with her husband, Tom, and
their eleven children, that has grown to
encompass just shy of 50 acres over the
past 12 years.
Everything we do we do together as a
family, she states, Our children are inte-gral in our farm, and they each contribute
to our operation in a way that is of per-
sonal interest to them. We are unique in
our farm approach.
The Cook Family farm is among a
growing number of independent farmers
who offer organic sources of meats a nd pro-
duce to their customers, steering away from
using pesticides, chemicals, medications andgenetically altered seeds and feed.
Waneta Cook notes, When the season
allows, our animals rotate pastures and free
range, - poultry is moved on a daily basis,
and our feed, which 100-percent GMO free,
is fresh ground by the Amish in the nearby
community of Mio.
Agriculture provides the materials for
nearly everything we eat, use and wear on a
daily basis, and is increasingly contributing
to fuel and other bio-products. Each
American farmer feeds over 144 people, a
dramatic increase from the 25 people each
fed in the 1960s. Quite simply, American
agriculture is doing more - and doing it bet-
ter. As the world population soars, there is an
even greater demand for the food and f iber
produced here in the United States.
Sheryl Thayer states, The farm is an
important aspect in our all of our lives. This
is a country that can literally feed the world,
and Michigan has a lot to contribute to that.
I would encourage people to try raising food
in their own home garden. Its also wonder-
ful to visit the local farmers markets. There
were so many local, fresh healthy products
available there it is an amazing. It not only
supports friends and neighbors for their
efforts in growing those products, it is an
excellent way to shop for items that are pure
Michigan.
Take time this coming week to recognize
and celebrate the vital role agriculture and
the American farmer play in each and everyone of our lives on a daily basis. For addi-
tional information about National Ag Day,
visit www.agday.org. Teachers and students
looking for information and activities to help
bring Ag Day a little closer to home can visit
the Farm Bureaus Agricultural Education
website at www.michfb.com/education.
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The level of technology may have changed, but todays farmer still works thefields in much the same way farmers did in the early part of the 20th Century.
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countless memories, family
conversations, gatherings
and meals, relaxing after-
noons and evenings in
front of the television or
fireplace, and serve as the
launching pad for accom-
plishments that take place
out in the great, big world.
A home is also means of
expression, and a great
place to check out some of
the latest products, ideas
and technologies to fuel
both creativity and efficien-
cy in the home is the
Northern MichiganRegional Home Show,
scheduled to take place this
coming weekend, March
9th and 10th, at the North
Central Michigan College
(NCMC) Student Activity
Center in Petoskey.
The Building Homes,
Building Business. Building
Community Home Show
event is being sponsored by
the Little Traverse
Association of Home
Builders (LTAHB), and the
exhibitors at the show will
include builders andremodelers, suppliers of
products and services,
appliance providers, as well
as green building and ener-
gy efficiency experts who
can help you improve your
space to meet your needs.
With so many vendors in
one place to peruse rather
than driving across
Northern Michigan to visit
each vendor locations, the
Home Show event is also a
green way consumers to
shop for their new home
construction or current
home remodeling needs,
The LTAHB press release
highlighting the annual
Home Show notes, Spring
is just around the corner --
it's great time to look at
your home and think of
where improvements or
changes are needed. Come
visit the home show and
gather ideas. Free educa-
tional seminars offer you
critical information on
selecting building or
remodeling services, green
building, home improve-
ment DIY and more!
Admission to the
Northern Michigan
Regional Home Show is $5
per family, $3 per individ-
ual, and $2 for seniors 65
years of age and older.
Show hours are 2 to 8 pm
on Friday, March 9th, and
10 am until 6 pm on
Saturday, March 10th. For
additional information visit
the Little Traverse
Association of Home
Builders website atwww.ltahb.com.
tributions of this year award winners at the
Annual Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce
Banquet. It was a joyous and festive evening, fea-
turing a delicious meal prepared by the Otsego
Club staff (two chocolate cakes for me, please),
prior to the commencement of the awards cele-
bration. The sponsors of this years event were
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan,
Independent Bank and Paxton Resources.
After opening remarks from Paul Beachnau,
Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Chamber
of Commerce, and the introduction of the incom-
ing Chamber Board of Directors President, David
Hintz, the award presentation got underway.
This years award winners were:
You Made it Happen Award The events
longest running award that has been presented
since 1983. This years recipient was Dave
Baragrey Sr. in recognition of the Bear Basketball
Program he has ran and officiated for the past 25
years, with over 400 third to twelfth grade boys
and girls enrolling in the program each year.
Gordon G. Everett Memorial Bell Tower Award
- Presented to Seams Like New, a coffee and resale
shop opened this past year that is affiliated with
non-profit Crossroads Industries. The award was
accepted by Crossroads Industries Chief
Executive, Bill Marshall.
Golden Pineapple Award Presented since
1998, this years winner was New Century Signs,
recognized for their excellence in service, quality,
and getting the job done right the first time with a
smile. The award was accepted by Penny Coulter.
Chairmans Award Presented to The
Friendship Housing Center and accepted by the
organizations Executive Director, Marilyn
Kaczanowski for their ongoing work providing
refuge for the area homeless as well as training
and assistance in helping them regain their inde-
pendence.
Chamber Volunteer of the Year Presented
since 2002, this years award recipient was Deanna
Couture, recognizing here ongoing support of
Chamber programs, including assistance with
annual golf outing, program committee and
helped to launch the new Speed Networking
event.
Ambassador of the Year Presented since 2006,
Janice Shaffer of KorthaseFlinn insurance and
Financial Services, who has served over three
years as Chamber Ambassador, was this years
award recipient.
Daune Weiss Memorial Businessperson of the
Year Presented since 2000, this years recipient
was Kevin McKinley. McKinleys longstanding
commitment and contributions to the Gaylord
community include being a 2008 Leadership
Otsego County graduate, Golf Mecca Chairman,
and organizer of such hallmark events and pro-
grams as Patriot Golf Day, Pepsi Challenge, the
Amazing Race and the Junior Golf Association.
Congratulations to all of this years Gaylord Area
Chamber of Commerce Awards winners!
Photos by Jim Akans
Approximately 200 people gathered at the Otsego Club Events Center lastThursday evening to recognize the many contributions of this year award
winners at the Annual Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
Dave Baragrey Sr. received the You Made itHappen Award, recognizing his ongoing
commitment and dedication to the Bear BasketballProgram over the past 25 years.
Janice Shaffer of KorthaseFlinn Insurance & Financial Services
accepts the Ambassador of the Year award, presented by BarbBourdlales (Chamber Membership Services Director), and PaulBeachnau (Chamber Executive Director).
Kevin McKinley accepts this years Daune Weiss Memorial
Businessperson of the Year award recognizing hislongstanding commitment and contributions to theGaylord community.
The Chairmans Award waspresented to The Friendship
Housing Center. The CentersExecutive Director, MarilynKaczanowski (at right) and
Administrator, Teresa Koronka,proudly display the award.
Seams Like New, a recently openedcoffee and resale shop in downtown
Gaylord, received the Gordon G. EverettMemorial Bell Tower Award accepted
by Crossroads Industries ChiefExecutive, Bill Marshall and Seams Like
New Manager Elizabeth Palmer.
Incoming 2012 Chair for the Gaylord AreaChamber Board of Directors, David Hintz, provid-ed opening remarks during the awards banquet.
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GAYLORD & GRAYLING
Advertising ScamThe Gaylord Area & Grayling
Area Chamber of Commerces would like to caution all
members and non memberbusinesses that there is acompany called Universal
Advertising Associatesallegedly representing theyare producing a map projectfor a number of chambers inNorthern Michigan. TheGaylord and GraylingChambers have both notifiedus that they are NOT affiliat-ed with this project!
GAYLORD
Educational breakfastTake Personal ActionTowards Health by attendingthe educational breakfastMarch 1, 9-11am at the
University Center. Guestspeaker, Kara LaMarre,region 9 area agency onaging. Suggested donation of$5. Sponsored by OCCOA.Call to reserve a spot, 989-732-1122.
GRAYLING
The Baby to ToddlersClosetDistribution days in Graylingat the Michelson MethodistChurch this month areThursdays, March 1st and15th from 11am until 3pm.No clients will be acceptedafter 2:30pm. We are desper-ately in need of girls clothes
0-3 months and all toddlers1t, 18 months, 2Tand 3T boysand girls clothes. Any help
with the above would beappreciated. We are also inneed of volunteers. For moreinformation contact RoseMary at 989-348-2985
PETOSKEY
Cooking classTuesdays through March 27,Crooked Tree Arts Center willhost cooking classes withchefs from around the area.Caf Sant on March 6, theTwisted Olive on March 13,Thai Orchid on March 20,and wrapping up the series
on March 27 with Lake StreetMarket. For more informa-tion on these classes or otherprograms offered at CrookedTree Art Center go online to
www.crookedtree.org or callthe arts center at 231-347-4337.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Advertising funds theWeekly Choice
We love to run communityannouncements and news
releases about all the thingshappening in NorthernMichigan in the WeeklyChoice. We help publicizehundreds of events and
activities all across our area.Readers love the fact that theWeekly Choice is distributedfree to hundreds of locations.However, it is expensive topublish this newspaper each
week filled with positivenews and sports. Our onlysource of revenue comesfrom advertising. If yourbusiness or organization hasan advertising budget, besure to include the WeeklyChoice in your plans. Ouradvertising rates are far lessthan most other papers and
your message will reachreaders all across NorthernMichigan. The Weekly Choiceis distributed free of charge
on news stands to 40 townsincluding Gaylord, Petoskey,Cheboygan, Grayling, IndianRiver, Onaway, Mio,Lewiston, Mancelona and allsurrounding towns. Contactus at [email protected] or call 989-732-8160.
CHEBOYGAN
Cheboygan VITA VITA is a Volunteer IncomeTax Assistance program thathas been active inCheboygan County since2002. They provide freeincome tax preparation andtax counseling to personsmaking less than $50,000
annually. Call 231-420-5015to set up your appointment!Donations to fund this pro-gram can be sent to theCheboygan County United
Way Office (231.627.2288)
CHEBOYGAN
Book Signing EventMeet Marie Cook March 3, 1-3pm at State Street Coffee,211 W. State St. Cook, a resi-dent of Lake Ann, MI, will beavailable to sign copies of herbook, Surviving Abuse: AJourney to Forgiveness andFreedom.
EAST JORDAN
Fiddlers JamboreeSaturday, March 3 theHarvest Barn Church willhost the Fiddlers Jamboree.There is no admission fee(donation box at the door)Jamboree Noon - 5pm andDance from 7 - 10pm.Everyone is welcome!
GRAYLING
Jewelry Making Classat AAVSaturday, March 3rd at 1pm
at the AuSable Artisan Village Art Center. Jewelry Making:Learn quick and easy earringstyles. Learn to make loveknots, hammered spirals and
your own ear wires. All toolsand materials will be provid-ed. Class fee including mate-rials is $45 with a $5 discountfor 2012 AAV members. Formore info visit www.art-galleryaav.org and click onCalendar of Events.
ROSCOMMON
Back door boogieLive music by Al Bondar ofDharma Records Grayling,good food and cold beer atthe Back Door Boogie March4, 4-8pm at the K of C Hall,165 Federal Hwy
CHEBOYGAN
CMH Medical StaffScholarshipsThe Medical Staff atCheboygan MemorialHospital (CMH) is takingscholarship applications forstudents entering a health-related field. This program isdesigned to help those inter-ested in pursuing a career inhealth care and promote theCheboygan area as a poten-tial workplace followingcompletion of their studies.The application deadline isMarch 5. Scholarship appli-cations are available fromcounselors at all area highschools. Since some tran-
scripts and other necessaryinformation may be neededto complete the applications,interested students shouldpick up an application assoon as possible. The num-ber of scholarships awarded
will be determined by thenumber of qualified appli-cants and the amount ofmoney available. For moreinformation on the program,contact Rita Chapman, CMHMedical Staff Coordinator at(231) 627-1438.
GRAYLING
The Future ofEducation Community
ConversationTuesday, March 6th at6:30pm at DevereauxMemorial Library in GraylingThe Future of EducationCommunity Conversation
with The Center forMichigan, hosted byCrawford County United
Way. Students, parents (espe-cially those low to moderateincome), business ownersand educators are encour-aged to attend. Make yourvoice count with lawmakershere and in Lansing. There isno admission charge. Spaceis limited. RSVP by calling989-350-4462 or email craw-
PETOSKEY
Homebuyer workshopNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency(NMCAA) will be presentinga two day workshop onHomebuyer Education on
March 6 and 8 from 6pm to9pm. This course will teach
you the basics of the homebuying process includingoptions for low income and
moderate income families.The workshops are offeredfree to the public at 2202Mitchell Park. Attend both
workshops to get your certifi-cate of completion! To regis-ter or to find out about future
workshops, please call (231)347-9070 or (800) 443-5518or visit www.nmcaa.net.
GAYLORD
Soup lunchEnjoy a soup lunch every
Wednesday in March at FirstUnited Methodist church,215 S. Center St from11:30am - 1pm. March 7,creamy potato soup & chili;
March 14, chicken noodle &Italian vegetable soups;March 21, galumpki (cab-bage) & bean with hamsoups; March 28, white chili& cook's choice. First bowl is$2, 2nd bowl is $1. Add a hotfudge ice cream puff or pieceof lemon meringue pie for $2.Proceeds support local chari-ties and missions.
CHEBOYGAN
Bishop Baraga openhouseBishop Baraga CatholicSchool in Cheboygan willhost two Open Houses this
year for prospective studentsand their parents. The first,on Wednesday, March 7 from5:30pm until 7:30pm is forpreschool and kindergarten.The second, on Tuesday,March 13 from 5:30pm until7pm is for all grades. Allinterested community mem-bers, regardless of religiousaffiliation, are invited toattend. Each Open House isan opportunity for parentsand children in pre-schoolthrough 6th grade to meetthe teachers and principal,visit the classrooms, andexplore the schools facilities.Information about financialaid for tuition will also beavailable. Refreshments willbe served.
GRAYLING
Ceramics Class at theAAV
Wednesday, March 7, 14, and21 at 6pm at the AuSable
Artisan Village. Ceramics:Have you ever been curiousabout clay and the processesinvolved in making pottery?Learn how it feels, processesinvolved and technical infor-mation along with hands-onexperience creating beads,pottery stamps and decora-tive tiles. All three sessions
for only $50 with a $5 dis-count for AAV members. Formore information: go to
www.artgalleryaav.org andclick on Calendar of Events.Click on the date of the classfor details.
GAYLORD
Boomers & Seniors Are you caring for your par-ents while supporting your
children? Attend the panel
discussion March 7, 5:30 -7:30pm at the Otsego CountySportsplex. There will beinformation on services andresources available to help
you and plenty of time to askquestions. For more info call989-731-3546 or e-mailB i l l @ o c s p o r t s p l e x . c o m .Sponsored by Community
Advocates for a Lifetime ofLiving.
GRAYLING
Blood Drive Wednesday, March 7th from125:45pm at the Grayling
American Legion the
American Red Cross will holda community Blood Drive. Toschedule an appt, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or log onto
www.redcrossblood.org,
sponsor code: GraylingAL.
ROSCOMMON
Regional Businessafter hoursThe objective of this crackerbarrel themed event is topromote ongoing economicsurvival and thriving forums
within our northern coun-ties. Dr. Thomas Quinn,President KirtlandCommunity College will hostthe event, encouraging the
attendees to speak freely oneconomic concerns andhopes for the future of theirbusinesses. There will beplenty of time for network-ing. Thursday, March 8 from
5:30pm 8pm at KirtlandCommunity College StudentCenter, 10775 N St. Helen Rd.Chamber members fromnortheastern Michigan, StateRepresentatives Bruce
Rendon and Peter Pettalia,Senator Darwin Booher anda Legislative Representativefor John Moolenaar will bethere to listen to our localbusiness owners. Also in
attendance, Legislative
Representatives from DaveCamps, Dr. Dan Benisheksand Debbie Stabenowsoffice. Kirtland CommunityCollege board members and
Kirtland Foundation boardmembers will be available tospeak with directly. This is aRegional event, so you mustRSVP by March 6. email/call:[email protected] /
(989) 275-5000 x 446. $5 perperson
GRAYLING
St. Pattys Day DinnerThursday, March 8th, from 4-
6pm at the Grayling SeniorCenter. No reservations nec-essary. The cost is $5.25 forthose people under 60 yearsof age and a suggested dona-tion of $2.50 for those over
60.
GAYLORD
Nominees forVolunteerismOtsego County United Way
Volunteer Center is takingnominations for their 2012Spirit of Volunteerism
Awards. Go to www.otsegounitedway.org tofind the nomination formand more information aboutthe awards. Nominations are
due March 9.
GAYLORD
Build your marriageSteve & Annie Chapman willbe at the Evangelical Church,M-32 East on March 9 & 10 to
bring a blend of personal sto-ries, music and humor to"Let the Carpenter Build YourMarriage" Register at
www.gaylordefree.org or call888-930-2060.
PETOSKEY
Home showMarch 910. Little Traverse
Association of HomeBuilders Annual Home Showat North Central MichiganColleges Main Campus.
GAYLORD
OWLS BanquetMarch 10. Otsego Wildlife
Legacy Society Banquet to beheld from 5:30pm - 11pm atthe Knights of ColumbusHall. Tickets available at Jim
Wernig.
GRAYLING
Cold Sweat Series GetLifted 2 ShredfestSaturday, March 10th atHanson Hills Recreation Area Get Lifted 2 Shredfest:Shredfest and Series Finale.Come out and watch as com-petitors from around thestate throw down awesometricks and jumps.Competitors have a chanceto win NEW Elan Skis and
Snowboards along withweekly prize packs.
ELMIRA
Donation sale & bakesaleHave gently used unwantedstuff? Please donate items tothe Elmira-WarnerFirefighters, all proceeds willgo to the firefighters to helpraise money for specialitems. (dress uniforms, IDCards, Badges, HalloweenCandy, food for CommunityChristmas party, and manyother things) March 10 atElmira Twp. Hall, 9am - 6pm.Donated items can be
dropped off at the Fire Hallon Tuesday, March 6thbetween 6 and 9pm.
Arrangements call be made ifnot able to make this time.Please contact Leigh-AnneMarsh at 989-370-2271
CHEBOYGAN
AcupunctureAcupuncture as part of treat-ment for alcohol and drugabuse presentation:Saturday, March 10, Noon -1:30pm, Great Lakes Grill,817 E State St (US 23).Luncheon Speech by inter-nationally known. MichaelSmith, MD, DAC, founder of
the National AcupunctureDetoxification Association(NADA) and member of theDrug Court Hall of Fame.Cost $15 includes soap andsandwich buffet lunchincluding beverage.
Attendees will have theopportunity to experience ademonstration of the tech-nique. The event is spon-sored by NADA-Michigan. Toregister email [email protected], call 231-268-3381 if you are interestedin the full training. Lunchcount must be in by March 1.
GAYLORD
Cabin fever relieverAttend a senior social Sundayfor those 50 and older at St.Mary Parish hall March 11from 1-4pm. Remedies forcabin fever include a deli-cious chicken dinner and avariety of card games. Dinnerfrom 1-2pm. Advance ticketsrequired, $8. Available at St.Mary Parish office or callFrank or Myrna at 989-732-4377. Sponsored by the AlterRosary Society.
GAYLORD
Diabetes workshopMarch 13. Saks WellnessCenter will hold a free work-
shop on Diabetes at 6:30pm.
GAYLORD
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Club and Resort. The cost is$25 and tickets must be pur-chased in advance. Comesample the flavors of many ofour local Chamber Member
Restaurants to find your newfavorite or to experience andold favorite. Stop by theChambers Main Street officeor call Karen at 989-732-6333for your ticket.
CHEBOYGAN
Wildlife RehabilitationCome on Wednesday, March14, 6:30pm to the Cheboygan
Area Public Library for aStraits Area Audubon pro-gram on WildlifeRehabilitation by SusanGood of Northernaire
Wildlife Rescue. This is not acall for do-it-yourself animalcare, since becoming a
wildlife rehabilitator takesmany years of training andtesting and a great deal ofspecialized equipment.Instead, Susan will explain
what to do when you initiallyencounter an orphaned or
wounded animal, how todetermine if it would benefitfrom human help, and whenand how to contact alicensed rehabilitator. Learnthe most important threethings an injured animalneeds immediately, and thesingle most important thingNOT to do with it.Refreshments and raffle anddoor prize drawings will fol-low the meeting.
GAYLORD
Free Divorce ClinicThe 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and RiverHouse Womens Shelter willhold free monthly divorceclinics open to communitymembers who cannot affordto hire an attorney and arerepresenting themselves.Clinic locations will alternatebetween Otsego andCrawford Counties. The clin-ics in Otsego County are heldat the United Way Building,116 East Fifth Street on,March 15, 5:30pm.
GRAYLING
Moving ForwardThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging is pre-senting another in the
Moving Forward series enti-tled Planning for Peace ofMind. There will be threeThursday presentations onMarch 15th Consider theConversation, March 22ndIll Never Need that Form!and March 29th Medicaid,
Will I Need It? Staff fromMercy Hospital Grayling,local attorneys, and DavidShaltz of Chalgian & TrippLaw Offices in East Lansing
will be presenting. The focuswill be on how to have con-versations with loved onesabout end of life planning.Topics will include wills,Power of Attorneys and
Medicaid. All presentationsare free and open to the pub-lic. Each will run from 6 -7pmat the Crawford CountyCommission on Aging andSenior Center, 308 LawndaleSt. Join us for dinner at 5pmprior to the presentation. Formore information call 989-348-7123.
GRAYLING
S.A.F.E. Series:Personal SafetyJoin us on March 15th at11am at the Commission on
Aging and Senior Center, 308Lawndale St. as retired PoliceOfficer Tim Coe will be
addressing seniors on thetopic of personal safety. Coespent more than 35 years inlaw enforcement. He is certi-fied as a crime preventionofficer, in identity theft andphysical security surveys.
What can you do to keep yourself safe when you areshopping? How can youguard your identity? OfficerCoes wealth of knowledge
will assist you in being saferas you go about your dailylife. Stay for lunch after thepresentation. People 60 andolder eat for a suggesteddonation of $2.50. Thoseunder 60 eat for a cost of$4.75.
GAYLORD
Men's conferenceGet your tickets now for the
Higher Call Men's
Conference at the
Evangelical Free Church
April 21. The day long event
features guests Fred Stoeker,
the Stand Strength Team and
David Dean. To order tickets
go to www.ahighercall.com
or phone the church at 989-
732-2647. Purchase tickets
before March 15 and save!
$25 if purchased by 3/15; $30
if purchased by 4/10. After
4/10 price is $35.
PETOSKEY
Benefit concertCamp Daggett will present a
family friendly concert on
Friday, March 16 at 7pm at
the Emmet Country
Fairgrounds. This concert
will be a fundraiser for Camp
Daggett and will feature
Orpheum Bell, a multi-tal-
ented band from Ann Arbor,
Michigan. Orpheum Bell's
music is a unique mix of
Eastern Folk and country
with a hint of gypsy that
pleases the senses of all ages.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
early, and support scholar-
ships for children to attend
Camp Daggett. Hors d'oeu-
vres and non-alcoholic
drinks will be served as
refreshments between musi-
cal sets. Call 231-347-9742extension 100 to make a
reservation and receive a dis-
count! Reserved ticket prices
are $15 for adults and $7 for
students (high school-aged
or younger.) Admission
prices at the door will be $20
for adults and $10 for stu-
dents.
MIO
Gun ShowSaturday, March 17, 9am -
3pm at the Mio Community
Center, 305 9th St. Admission
is $5, children under 12 free if
accompanied by adult. Call
Bud Spowl now to reserveyour table, 989-335-3195.
GRAYLING
St. Patrick's Day Music You are cordially invited to join us for a special St.Patricks Day Concert
Saturday, Mar. 17, 7-9pm inthe AuSable Artisan Village
Art Gallery, 219 Michigan Ave. in downtown, 989-293-9305. Admission: $10 AAVmembers and $12 non-mem-bers. Doors open at 6:30pm.Refreshments will be served.
An Evening of Celtic andCeltic Inspired Music by KellyShively, Pam Luce and DanHouse. Vocal harmonies andinstrumentation, includingguitars, harp, lap dulcimer,mandolin, banjola, fiddle,banjo and bodhran. Wearingof the green optional butencouraged!
GAYLORDBowl for Kids SakeBig Brothers Big Sisters ofNorth central Michigan haveannounced that Bowl ForKids Sake is scheduled forMarch 17th at 7pm at theGaylord Bowling Center;team sign up is now takingplace, go to www.bbbsnc-mi.org or call 989-732-7780for more information.
PETOSKEY
Budgeting workshopNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency
will be hosting a workshopon Budgeting on March 20from 6pm to 9pm, as part of aseries of six workshops onfinancial fitness. This work-shop is offered free to thepublic at NMCAA, 2202Mitchell Park. To register orto find out about future
workshops, please call (231)347-9070 or (800) 443-5518or visit www.nmcaa.net.
CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUNTY
Planning begins forProject Connect
Your help is needed. Localhuman service agencies areonce again joining forces.Planning for the fifth annual
Charlevoix-Emmet ProjectConnect has begun. This year
the event will be held onMarch 21 from 10am to5:30pm at the CommunityBuilding at the EmmetCounty Fairgrounds in
Petoskey. Project Connectconnects people in need witha range of health and humanservices needed to improvetheir lives. The planningteam anticipates an eventboth bigger and better this
year. Last year the eventreached over 800 individuals.
All received a wide range ofsupportive services.
Assistance with housing,food, tax preparation, healthservices, and much more
were provided throughoutthe day. Free haircuts andchair massages were avail-able. Guests received a mealand gifts of food, personalcare and household items.
Individuals or businessesinterested in donating itemsmight consider conducting adrive at their business,school, or faith community.
Lists of specific food, person-al care, household, or otheritems that are most neededare listed on the United Way
website www.charemunited- way.org, under Find aDonation Drive.
GRAYLING
50's DanceBenefit dance for SpecialOlympics March 24 at theEagles Club, 603 Huron St.$10 donation. doors open at6pm. DJ, food, raffle, doorprizes. Tickets are available atJ-Dap & Flowers by Josie. Infocontact Bill Brown, 989-348-9109
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will be your employer-sponsored retire-ment plan, such as a 401(k). Your earn-ings have the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis, and since you typicallyfund your plan with pre-tax dollars, themore you put in, the lower your annualtaxable income. If youre lucky, your
employer will even match some of yourcontributions. Consequently, its almostalways a good idea to put in as much as
you can afford into your 401(k), up to
the contribution limits, and to boost your contributions every time yoursalary increases. In 2012, you can con-tribute up to $17,000 to your 401(k), plusan additional $5,500 if youre 50 or older.
Even if you participate in a 401(k)plan, you can probably also contributeto a traditional IRA. Your earnings havethe potential to grow tax-deferred and
your contributions may be taxdeductible, depending on your incomelevel. In 2012, you can put in up to$5,000 to a traditional IRA, or $6,000 if
youre 50 or older. (If you meet certainincome guidelines, you might be eligi-ble to contribute to a Roth IRA, whichoffers tax-free earnings, provided youdont start taking
withdrawals until
youre 59-1/2 and youve had youraccount at leastfive years.)
Finally, if youvemaxed out onboth your 401(k)and your IRA, youmay want to con-sider a fixed annu-ity. Your earningsgrow tax-deferred,contribution limitsare high, and youcan structure yourannuity to provide
you with anincome stream youcant outlive.
The more years
in which you investin tax-deferredvehicles, the better.So start putting thepower of tax defer-ral to work soon.
*This hypotheti-cal example is forillustrative purpos-
es only and does not represent a specif-
ic investment or investment strategy.
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LOCAL NEWSNew stories updated daily on-line at www.weeklychoice.com
Financial Education Seriesbegins at Otsego County
Library on March 6th
QUESTION: Our son is in thirdgrade, and we suspect thatsome of the older kids at
school are taunting him. Hedoesn't want to talk about it,though, and keeps assuring us
everything is fine. What shouldwe do?
JIM: If the older kids (BEGIN
ITALS)are(END ITALS) bothering him,
he probably feels very alone right now. Iknow what that's like. When I was a kid,
I fell victim to the neighborhood bully.
My parents weren't around, so it even-
tually fell to my older sister to come to
my defense. Long story short: She
decked him, and he never bothered me
again. That's obviously not the best way
to deal with this issue!
Bullying is a rising problem in
schools. Kids in this situation need to
know that Mom and Dad are on their
side. Author Brad Lewis has identified
four ways parents can support their kids
when they're being bullied:
1. Don't wait for your child to talk
about it. If you sense there's a problem,
say, "Is someone picking on you at
school?" Some bullies will threaten to
harm a child if he tells. Keeping the lines
of communication open will assure your
child that he's not alone.
2. Watch for (BEGIN ITALS)nonver-
bal(END ITALS) signs of bullying. Does
your child want to stay home? Does he
keep "losing" his lunch money? Is he
hungry right after school even though
he took a big lunch? These could be
warning signs.
3. Encourage your child to make
friends. Being with one other buddy
might deter a bully. While peer support
does not replace adult intervention, it
does provide an emotional safety netand can help restore lost hope.
4. Let the school know what's going
on -- but in a discreet manner. Your
child may fear that if you make a fuss, it
will make things worse. Keep the same
thing in mind if you know the parents of
the bullies and decide to contact them.
** ** **
QUESTION: I have a 12-year-
old boy who never gets his
chores or homework done
because he's obsessed with
video games. I've tried telling
him he can't play until he gets
his work done, but then he
rushes through his work and
does a sloppy job because he'sso anxious to play. I'm at my
wit's end!
JULI: As the mom of three boys, I
know your frustration. Boys can become
obsessed and even addicted to video
games. Unfortunately, the problem does
not always disappear with time. College
students are failing classes and hus-
bands are ignoring their wives because
of gaming.
Here's what I recommend. Your son
needs to be reminded that video games
are a privilege to be earned, not a right.
While he is at school one day, remove
the game console from the family room
and hide it. When your son discovers
that the video games are gone, very
calmly state that they have become a
distraction. Explain that the video
games will be put away for a while until
he learns to focus on his grades and
chores. If you see him being disciplined
with his work for several weeks in a row,
you may consider reintroducing video
games. Then, allow him to play only for
a short period of time on the weekends,
as long as he continues to complete his
homework and chores. Eventually, give
him the goal of monitoring his own
video game time and schoolwork.
After all, before you know it, he will be
a young man, needing the muscles ofself-discipline and balance. As the say-
ing goes, "It's easier to raise a
boy than fix a man!"
** ** **Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on the
Family, author of several books,
and a wife and mother of three.
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The Otsego County Library is pleased to pa rtner with MSU
Extension to offer Investor Education in Your Community, a
4-part series of programs to help you protect and manage
your money. The workshops are available at no cost to the
public, but registration is recommended due to limited
space. Funded through a grant from the Michigan Office for
Financial Regulation, the programs provide non-biased
information, with a guarantee of no sales pitch.
The series kicks off on Tuesday, March 6th at 6:30 pm with
Who has you number? Identity Theft. Topics covered
include recognizing consumer fraud, understanding identity
theft and protecting personal information.
Identity theft is a serious crime that occurs when personal
information is stolen and used to commit fraud or other
crimes. It can destroy credit, ruin a good reputation, and
cost time and money to repair. The FTC estimates that as
many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen
each year, says Library Director Maureen Derenzy.
Becoming aware of what you can do to protect your infor-
mation is an effective weapon, and this workshop is
designed to do just that.
Wanda Repke, Financial Education Specialist for MSU
Extension will be the guest presenter for the evening. A rep-
resentative from the Otsego County Sheriff s Department will
also be available to assist with local issues.
Future programs include: - Tuesday, March 20 Credit:
Charge it Right! - Tuesday, April 17Managing Risk with
Insurance - Wednesday, April 25 Your Money in the Balance:
How to Invest while Managing Debt
For more information or to reserve a space in the program,
persons make call the library at (989) 732-5841 or email
Last week, the plant leaders of Springs Window Fashions in
Grayling presented a 20-year service award to Connie Tuck,of Grayling, at an all-associate plant meeting.
Ms. Tuck is an assembler/operator in the plants woodmolding team. She usually helps shape raw profiled compo-nents for wood window blinds and interior shutters. Shestarted working at the Grayling wood window treatmentmanufacturer on February 24, 1992, when the operations
were known as Custom Forest Products.Plant Manager Dan Heinz offered congratulations and
praise, Connie consistently displays the qualities, productiv-ity, and teamwork that help our operations successfully com-pete in the world marketplace. She is reliable and con-tributes much to our Best Experience work environment. Weare pleased to have her on our team, and look forward to hercontinued success.
Springs Window Fashions, LLC, manufactures and assem-bles window treatments and interior shutters under variousbrand names, including; Bali, Graber, and Nanik, in six loca-tions in the U.S. and Mexico. The Grayling plant produces
unfinished wood window blind and interior shutter compo-nents with 90 associates.
Photo by Jim Akans
Brendan Curran, Gaylord area resident and currentClare County prosecutor, was named Otsego Countyinterim prosecutor at a ceremony led by Circuit CourtJudge Janet A. Allen, held last Friday at the OtsegoCounty Circuit Court in Gaylord. Curran previously
served as chief assistant Otsego County prosecutor forseven years, under former county prosecutors KevinHesselink and current prosecutor Kyle Legel, who hassubmitted his resignation effective March 31st. Curranwas select for the job by Circuit Court Judges Allenand Dennis Murphy. Currans term will become effec-tive on April 1st, and continue through the end of thisyear.
GraylingsConnie TuckCelebrates 20
Years at LocalManufacturer
Brendan Curran named Otsego Countyinterim prosecutor
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, continuing the
"Places in Time" theme, will present a "Colombian Classical
Concert" on March 11, 4:00 p.m., at the First Presbyterian
Church of Harbor Springs. Featured soloist, Guillermo
Marin, performs Mozart's Clarinet Concerto and a tradition-
al Colombian work titled "The Traveler." Haydn's final
orchestral work, Symphony # 104 "London," will complete
the program. Both of the works by Haydn and Mozart repre-
sent fulfillment of their remarkable careers, and the pinnacle
of the classical era.
Clarinetist Guillermo Marin has performed internationally
and been recognized as the outstanding South Americanclarinetist by the Clarinet Association of South America. He
has toured Europe and the Americas since his days with the
Colombian Youth Orchestra and the Orchestra of the
Americas.
Tickets are available online at Treatickets.com; Chambers
of Commerce in Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan,
Petoskey, and Harbor Springs. Local bookstores including
Round Lake Books, Between
the Covers, McLean & Eakin,
and Local Flavor, also have
tickets for sale. Tickets will be
available at the door. Students
18 and under, and active duty
military personnel are admitted
without charge and are encour-
aged to hear the outstanding
clarinetist.
The GLCO is supported by
the Michigan Council for Artsand Cultural Affairs, the
National Endowment for the
Arts, the Petoskey/Harbor
Springs Area Community Foundation, the Bay Harbor
Foundation, the Charlevoix County Community Foundation,
Meijer, and hundreds of individual memberships.
Great Lakes ChamberOrchestra presents
Colombian ClassicConcert on March 11th
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trriic id r suh maplr h w di 2-24-12Back row: Judy (Kiwanis), Gunnar Buhr, Cameron Mead,
Abby Zimmerman, Kaitlyn Cole, Raychel Fennell,Vaughn Voss, Fred (Kiwanis). Middle row: Mason Rosinski,
Conner Morey, Jadyn Yonchewski, Fayth Sanom,Cadence Beckwith, Lynnea Mammoser, Conner Graham.Front row: Landon Smith, Kameron Robinson, Madeline
Weinheimer. Absent: Carson Posgate, Quintin Davis
thi W trriic kidr nrh ohi elaryFront Row: Deegan Roache;Joseph Kuziel; Jenna Jones;
Lindsay Clayton; Andrew Kilbourn; Kameron Pearce; TeaganWashburn; Jason (JJ) Fox. Back Row: Marty Lougen; Brewer
Koleszar; Paige Bunch; Allie Seavey; Madashia Chingman;Irwin Scoggins; Gage Looker; Jordan Mink; Kiwanian, Mr.
Chuck Bump and his Terrific Dog, Roxi
fbruary trriic kid rgaylrd s. mary(front row) Daniel Powers, Landon Robbins, Nora Hanley,
Leo Warner, Tristan Glasby, Jillian Tomczak andJoseph O'Connell; and back row Sheriff Jim McBride,
Kiwanian Rob Westerman, Hannah White, Alex Cherry,Brooke Stevens, Mary Makarewicz and Kiwanian
Jetre Ormsbe.
TERRIFIC KIDSAll kids are terrific and here at South Maple Elementary, North Ohio Elementary and St. Mary Cathedral School, we are acknowledging kids for good character. The Kiwanis club of Otsego County is helping us with thisendeavor. Students who exhibit good behavior by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One student per class will be selected to receive a Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil. The studentnames will be announced on our morning announcements. They will also have their picture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent opportunity for staff, students, parents and the com-
munity to connect on a social/emotional level because good character is just as important as good grades!
Photo by Tim Weier
Last Thursday afternoon,
the Alpine Tavern & Eatery
and Gordon Food Services
(GFS) donated $2,500 to the
Otsego County Food Pantry.
Attending the check presen-
tation ceremony were, (from
left) GFS representative Paul
Smith, Otsego County Food
Pantry Board Chair Marian
Schlemmer, Otsego County
Food Pantry manager Jerry
Coger, and Alpine Tavern &
Eatery co-owners Gary
Kosch, James and ColleenHickey.
Alpine Tavern & Gordon Food Service donate$2,500 to Otsego County Food Pantry
ClarinetistGuillermoMarin has per-formed interna-tionally andbeen recog-nized as the
outstandingSouth
American clar-inetist by theClarinet
Association ofSouth America,will perform atThe GreatLakesChamberOrchestras"ColombianClassicalConcert" onMarch 11th.
7th & 8th Grade BoysFebruary 22
Nathan Fox.................................27Jack Korte...................................23Jakovan Pryor-McCovey............14Spencer White............................14Jacob King..................................12Colby Culhane...........................11Nathan Willett............................10Joseph Hrejsa...............................8Josh DeGrow................................7
Keith Mench ................................6Derek Rakis..................................5Jacob Harwood............................4Steve Jones...................................4Logan Mahn.................................4Travis Hough................................3Lane Jeakle...................................3Elijah Needham...........................3Brad Ames....................................2Seth Derkatz ................................2Lucas DeForge.............................1
7th & 8th Grade BoysFebruary 27
Nathan Fox.................................23
Jack Korte...................................20
Josh DeGrow..............................14
Brandt Kierczynski....................12
Brad Ames..................................10
Spencer White............................10
Lane Jeakle...................................9
Jakovan Pryor-McCovey..............9
Derek Rakis..................................9Jacob King....................................8
Nick Torsky..................................8
Nathan Willett..............................7
Joseph Hrejsa...............................5
Elijah Needham...........................4
Brady Wright................................4
Colby Culhane.............................3
Lucas DeForge.............................2
Logan Mahn.................................2
Cameron Pearson........................2
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Discover a uniqueand eclectic mix atVans Worldwide Gifts & BeadsBy Jim Akans
People come here who want to find the unique, states
Vans Worldwide Gifts & Beads proprietor, Bill VanDusen.
We offer a wide assortment of beads, gemstones, wood
chimes, jewelry and many other items not readily available
at other shops.
The colorful assortment of items on display at Vans
Worldwide Gifts & Beads in downtown Gaylord is a feast for
the eyes. Crafters and gift seekers will delight at the array of
gemstones, glass beads, crystals, Petoskey Stones (a shop
specialty), handmade jewelry, Woodstock chimes and rain-
bow makers, plus all the parts, findings and tools utilizedin making those one of a kind jewelry items at home.
Bill VanDusen began operating his own business over 44
years ago, starting out as an engraver after becoming fasci-nated watching his father, Charlie VanDusen, craft stones
and jewelry as a basement hobbyist for years. Bill took a
course in silversmithing, and soon began cutting gemstones
for Detroit area jewelers. He and his wife, Helen, moved tothe Gaylord area in 1971 and founded Pantocraft Company,making trophies for area businesses and organizations. Thename of the business was briefly changed to Rock n Craft,and soon became Rainbow Trophy and Jewelers located onSouth Otsego in Gaylord, a business he and h is wife operatedfor nearly 20 years.
VanDusen retired in 2000, but was soon back in businesslaunching Vans Rockworks, initially located in the retail cen-ter next to Timothys Pub, relocating to the back of theMurdocks Fudge shop and the Mall on Main before land-ing at the current location at 102 West Main in Gaylord. Theshop was formerly known as Alley Cat Bead Company, and
Bill notes the name was recently changed to reflect theexpansion in the stores product offerings.
We are still nationally known for our high qualityPetoskey Stones, he observes. We also specialize in hand-made jewelry items, particularly wire designs and antiquestyle jewelry. We also have the best selection of gemstone
beads and findings in this area.
After so many years in business,what inspires Bill VanDusen tocontinue offering his unique andeclectic mix of beautiful products?
I like it, he simply states. Ilove this work and plan on doing itfor as long as I am able. I wouldlike to give credit to my wife forher support during our 44 years ofmarriage, my daughter Julie, sonKurt (who is also webmaster forthe companys online service), andthe three young women, Gayle,Serra and Ashley, who have helpme in this business through the
years.
Vans Worldwide Gifts & Beads islocated at 102 W. Main Street inGaylord, and is open Tuesdaysthrough Saturdays. You can alsocheck out some of the shopsamazing product inventory ontheir website;
www.alleycatbead.com.
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Spartan Stores, through its D&W FreshMarkets, Family Fare Supermarkets, Valu
Land, VGs and Glens Markets, has launched
a statewide Habitat for Humanity campaign
starting February 19 to support The House
That Spartan Built, and Habitat for
Humanity affiliates throughout the state
where D&W Fresh Markets, Family Fare,
Valu Land, Glens and VGs are located.
Customers have an opportunity to donate
by purchasing a Habitat for Humanity
medallion at these store locations. The
medallions are located at all checkouts,
including self-scan, and customers may
donate $1, $5 or $10 to help build Habitat
homes. Customers are able to write their
name on the scan cards that will be dis-
played throughout the store. When cus-tomers make a donation, they also receive
four coupons towards their next purchase.
Spartan Stores is thrilled to be workingwith Habitat for Humanity and the commu-
nity to address the need for af fordable hous-
ing. We recognize the importance of corpo-
rate leadership, fully understanding the
power of smaller contributions from gener-
ous individuals, said Jeanne Norcross, Vice
President Corporate Affairs, Spartan Stores.
Our financial backing along with our
Spartan employees volunteering on the job
site can build not only homes but hope
for Habitat homebuyer families. This long-
term partnership along with their zero
percent interest mortgages is what makes
dreams come true, said Jeanne.
On behalf of all Michigan Habitat affili-
ates, we wish to thank Spartan Stores for its
key role in providing resources to buildmore affordable housing in the state of
Michigan and for shining a light on the
need of hardworking people who seek sim-ple, decent, housing for their families,
states Mary Buikema, Executive Director of
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County.
Spartan employees volunteer support and
the generosity of Spartan shoppers will
make a tremendous impact throughout our
state. We are most grateful to have such a
partner headquartered in our state.
Along with the scan campaign, Spartan
Stores associates have been involved with
community events for Habitat for
Humanity through volunteering to build
Habitat for Humanity homes. This fund
raising campaign brings together Spartan
Stores and Habitat for Humanity and is a
celebration of both companys shared val-ues hard work, dedication and communi-
ty service.
Spartan Stores launch statewide Habitat forHumanity fundraising campaign
Offering a colorful assortment of gemstones, glass
beads, crystals, Petoskey Stones (a shop specialty),
handmade jewelry, Woodstock chimes and rainbow
makers and more, Vans Worldwide Gifts & Beads is
located at 102 W. Main Street in downtown Gaylord.
People come here who want to find the unique, states Vans Worldwide Gifts &
Beads proprietor, Bill VanDusen, who has been operating his own business for
over 44 years.
Photo By Jim AkAns
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