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HIDDEN TREASURES
Customers shopping
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huge savings in price, they are
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Sports and
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Harbor Springs
Habitat for
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By Jim Akans
Northland Sportsmens Club in
Gaylord will be holding their semi-annu-
al Gun Show this Saturday and Sunday,
with approximately 25 vendors featuring
over sixty tables displaying a huge vari-
ety of new and used guns and firearm
related items. The Club has been hold-
ing this event for well over 40 years, and
it is one of the Northland Sportsmens
Clubs major fundraisers, held twice a
year; once in the spring and again in the
fall.
The Northland Sportsmens Club was
founded in 1934 and has approximately
350 members. The club is active in con-
servation programs, participating in the
Adopt A Forest Program, Presidents
Clean Up and members regularly attend
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
meeting and Pigeon River Advisory
Council Meetings. The club has the
only developed range facility in Otsego
County, which is utilized by law enforce-
ment agencies such as Otsego County
Sheriff Department and the Gaylord
STORY
PAGE 14
By Jim Akans
Get ready for a fabulous silent
and live auction event this com-
ing Sunday, September 23rd, as
the Northern Michigan Animal
Rescue Network (NMARN) holds
their 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser
at the Breakers Bar &
Grill in Topinabee
from 3:30 to 7 pm.
Local favorite, Billy
Jewel will also be at
the event playing a
wonderful selection of
live contemporary
country music.
NMARN was found-
ed in 2007, with a mis-
sion to carry out res-
cue efforts that aid
domesticated animals
(such as dogs and
cats), by establishing a
network of volunteers
to transport animals
in need of veterinary
care, safe shelters, foster
home, or permanent homes.
The non-profit 501-c-3
organization also recruits,
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STORY
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The second annual We Honor Military Expo &
Veteran Stand Down event is being held this
Saturday, September 22nd, and is open to all
active and retired military personnel, and their
families. This free event is being sponsored by the
Northern Michigan Partnership for Veterans and
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, and a variety of
local vendors will be on site throughout the dura-
tion of this event providing free services and dis-
counts. Free food and refreshments will also be
provided.
This will be a very special day, states Carla
Parkes, one of the event organizers, with a group
of people coming together to show how much
they appreciate the service and sacrifice of active
and military veterans. We wanted to be sure and
include their families, as they are often not recog-
nized. This will be a fun-filled, informative day
with activities for all ages.
An opening program will begin at approximate-
ly 10:30 am and will include words of recognition
and appreciation from local and national leaders
for the sacrifices military men and women, and
their families, have made and continue to make
for their country. Throughout the day there will
be speaker presentations covering such topics as
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pound cabbage she grew this summer entered into the state 3rd Grade Cabbage Program sponsored by
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By Jim Akans
From the moment one
steps through the door at
Michels Collision &
Restoration in Alanson, it is
apparent that friendliness,
honesty and integrity are cor-
nerstone values shared by the
entire staff. Handling colli-
sion damage repair, vehicle
restoration and glass replace-
ment, pride in workmanship
is reflected in the photos of
restored vehicles lining the
walls, and through customer
loyalty that results in the over
60-percent referrals the com-
pany receives for ongoing
work.
Perhaps this outstanding
level of dedication is a reflec-
tion of Dennis Michels 43-
year history in the vehicle
restoration and collision
repair industry, as a former
employee for body shops in
the Detroit and south Florida areas, and as an inde-
pendent business owner since 1989. It may also be
part of a meticulous craftsmanship heritage passed
on from his father, who was a clay modeler for
Chrysler, and his grandfather, who worked as a
stonemason.
That tradition of dedication and expertise is now
reflected through Denniss employees, which are his
three sons; Dan, Matt and Tim. This is a family
business, Dennis states. We believe in providing
each of our customers with an honest and fair expe-
rience at Michels Collisioncoming straight from
the heart.
We all work here very well together as a team,
adds Matt.
While each of those team members has a special-
ty, with Tim focusing on vehicle electronics and
administrative functions such as communications
with insurance companies, Dan on painting work,
and Matt on heavy metal work and welding, every-
one can handle every aspect of the operation. That
includes collision and cosmetic repair, restoration including rust damage,
and vehicle glass replacement. The facility even custom tints and matches
paints on site, ensuring the perfect match for all body work.
Over the years, Dennis has collected over 70 vintage vehicles in conditions
ranging from basic shells to nearly full operating status. While a few of these
are slated for in-house restoration, many are available for purchase by vehi-
cle enthusiasts looking for parts to accomplish restoration projects of their
own. Whether a customer is searching for a vehicle to purchase, looking to
have their own classic vehicle restored, or wanting have their current vehicle
brought back to showroom condition, the Michels Collision & Restoration
team will give each customer their full attention and care.
My father commented that we seem to have a very good way with our
customers, Dennis relates. I told him that
must be because we believe in telling them
the truth. We dont do direct repair for any
insurance company. Our individual cus-
tomers are always our clients.
Michels Collision & Restoration is located
at 8281 U.S. 31 just south of downtown
Alanson, and they serve customers through-
out the northwest Michigan area. The shop
is open Monday through Friday from 8 am
until 5 pm, and can be reached at (231) 348-
7066, or visit www.michelscollision.com.
Michels Collision & Restoration;
a true family business taking pride in quality
workmanship and service
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North Central Michigan College invites high school juniors
and seniors and their parents to College Night, Wednesday,
September 26. The event will be held on the Petoskey cam-
pus in the Student and Community Resource Center from
6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
High school students and parents can meet with represen-
tatives from more than 50 public and private colleges and
universities from throughout the Midwest about higher edu-
cation options, admission requirements, programs of study,
costs of college, campus activities and residence life. Armed
Forces representatives will also be available. A North Central
financial aid advisor will be present to answer questions
about federal financial aid for college.
The program is offered to the community by North Central
as a free service for college-bound students and families, and
is supported by the Michigan Association of Collegiate
Registrars and Admission Officers.
North Central Michigan College is an open-door commu-
nity college based in Petoskey. Through its University Center
partnerships, students can take courses leading to certifi-
cates, bachelor's and master's degrees from participating
universities. North Central's Corporate and Community
Education offers workforce training, professional develop-
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to its main campus in Petoskey, North Central offers classes,
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dealing with PTSD, proper nutrition, dia-
betes and more. There will be food items
served, activities for those of all ages, and
there will be entertainment during the
event.
The event will also include a Veterans
Stand Down, with representatives from the
Veterans Administration on hand offering
services for veterans who are struggling
with their living situations or may even be
homeless at this time.
This event is not open to the general
public, only active military personnel, vet-
erans and their families. The celebration
will take place from 10 am until 3 pm on
Sunday, September 22nd. The Otsego
County Fairgrounds is located at 895 N.
Center Street in Gaylord, and the entrance
is located off Shipp Street at the south end
of the grounds.
The Northern Michigan Partnership for
Veterans was founded by Seniors Helping
Seniors of Northern Michigan, Heartland
Home Health & Hospice, Northern
Management & Access Unlimited, and
Tendercare of Gaylord. For more informa-
tion contact Carla Parkes RN at 989-448-
8323.
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When someone purchases an item from
the vast inventory of new and gently used
home improvement products at the 9,500
square foot Habitat for Humanity Restore
facility in Harbor Springs, they not only
enjoy huge savings in price, they are helping
to build the new home dreams of the fami-
lies the Habitat organization helps each year.
It is truly a win-win situation, the expansion
of a vision that began back in 1976 when
Millard and Linda Fuller founded Habitat for
Humanity. To date, over 400,000 affordable
houses have been built by Habitat affiliates,
housing more than 2 million people world-
wide.
Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity
Restore Director, Bob Bystrom, states, There
were 28 Restores in Michigan when we start-
ed this one four years ago. Today there are
approximately 50 here in Michigan, and over
800 nationwide. We offer a wide variety of
home improvement items, such as windows,
doors, plumbing and electrical products,
lawn and garden products, light fixtures,
paint and more.
The inventory also includes a constantly
changing selection of gently used furniture
and home accessories. About the only type
of item they dont carry is clothing, and as
with every Habitat for Humanity Restore in
the state, they no longer accept box springs
or mattresses.
Bystrom notes that local businesses, area
contractors, and people in the community
donate the vast majority of the items offered
in the store. Since Habitat for Humanity
Restore is a non-profit organization, those
donations are typically tax-deductible for the
donor. Proceeds from the sales at the
Restore are utilize to assist affiliate
Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity
build quality, energy efficient, new home for
families in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties.
When we open our doors back in March
of 2007, Bystrom recalls, Norwest Michigan
Habitat for Humanity was building approxi-
mately one and a half homes per year. That
capacity has now jumped to four to five
homes per year, and last year there were
seven active projects. Since opening, we also
estimate that we have diverted approximate-
ly 11,000 tons of waste that would have
ended up in landfills.
Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity
Restore is located at 8460 M-119 in Harbor
Springs, and hours of operations are Monday
through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and
Saturday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. For details, call
231-347-8440 or visit www.northwestmihabi-
tat.org/Restore.htm
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Customers shopping at the Habitat for Humanity Restore facility in Harbor Springs not
only enjoy huge savings in price, they are helping to build the new home dreams of
the families the Habitat organization helps each year.
organizes and trains volunteers, promotes animal welfare,
and educates the public regarding issues facing animals,
including programs at daycare centers, Head Start and other
youth groups.
NMARN also partners and works with regional shelters in
re-homing and fostering animals. To date, NMARN has
found forever homes for approximately 100 animals
throughout Michigan and Wisconsin.
Proceeds from this Annual Fall Fundraiser are utilized to
support NMARNs low cost spay and neuter program avail-
able to residents in Cheboygan, Presque Isle and northern
Emmet Counties.
The live and silent auction items up for bid at the Fall
Fundraiser feature a variety of products and services donat-
ed by local businesses. Highlights include Detroit Red Wings
signed memorabilia items and gift certificates and items
from several local businesses. The event is being sponsored
by Barrette Construction, Inc., Paws Fur Fun, Chillermainia!
and Fernelius Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep.
Help support this valuable northern Michigan resource,
and have a great time as well at the NMARNs 3rd Annual Fall
Fundraiser at Breakers Bar & Grill this coming Sunday.
For additional information, visit www.nmarn.org
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Police.
The show runs from 9 am until 5 pm on
Saturday, September 22nd and from 9 am
until 3 pm on Sunday. There is
a $4 admission fee, though it is
free for those under twelve who
are accompanied by an adult.
In addition to the wide selec-
tion of items on display, the
Ladies Auxiliary will be offer-
ing an array of hot lunch items
for sale.
The Northland Sportsmens
Club is located on Old Alba
Road, near the corner of
West Otsego Lake Road. For
additional information call Jim Monforton at
(989) 732-9164 or visit the Clubs website at
www.northlandsportsmensclub.org.
ALL ELECTRICAL
SERVICES
New Construction
Remodels
Repairs
Garages
Cement Work
All Types of
Excavating
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or Completely Restored
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Furniture, Antiques & Goodies
06176 Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix, MI 49720
E-Mail: donkellyantiques@yahoo.com
FURNITURE BARN
(231) 547-0133 Cell (231) 881-0353
Web: dkellyantiques.com
CUSTOM & ANTIQUE
FURNITURE
Website: dowkermech.com
Home: 989.732.6122
Cell: 989.390.1404
Free Estimates
State Licensed and Fully
Insured for your Protection
Residential and Lt. Commercial
Heating and Cooling
Installation and Service
Forced Air Furnaces, AC, Heat Pumps, Boilers,
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Air Treatment,
Water Heaters and Softeners
We service all makes and models of equipment
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PETOSKEY
Lunch & Learn at
NCMC
To celebrate Back-to-School
days, North Central's
Corporate & Community
Education Department is
offering a free Lunch & Learn
Professional Development
Series. Learn new ideas to
help you professionally and
personally while enjoying
lunch with other business
leaders. We'll put on the cof-
fee. You bring lunch. All
workshops will be held in
Room 70 in the Main
Classroom Building on the
Petoskey campus. Dates and
topics are: Free Online
Resources for your Business
Needs, September 19 at
Noon. Social Media for
Newbies, September 26 at
Noon. The Apple iPad -
What's It All About, October
10 at Noon. Creating a Brand
for your Business,
Wednesday, October 24 at
Noon
GRAYLING
Maintenance Fund
raffle
The Camp Grayling Officers
Club will hold their 21st
Annual Maintenance Fund
Raffle on Thursday,
September 20th at 7:30pm at
the Officers Club (immedi-
ately following Business After
Hours see further details
below). One in 15 is a winner
with a grand prize of
$10,000!! Tickets are $100 and
up to 5 people can go in on a
ticket. If you are interested in
a ticket, please call Merry
Meredith at the Camp
Grayling Officers Club, 989-
348-9033. Deadline for ticket
sales is Sept. 17th .
GRAYLING
emergency
Preparedness
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will present an
Emergency Preparedness
seminar on Thursday,
September 20th at 6pm at the
Center, 308 Lawndale St.
Gary Rapelje, RRT, MBA,
from the Region 7 Medical
Disaster Preparedness
Network will present infor-
mation on how to prepare for
emergencies and tailoring
your disaster plan to meet
the needs of specific circum-
stances such as power out-
ages, or fires. He will look at
plans for neighbors helping
each other, utilizing evacua-
tion routes and much more.
Gar is a Certified Haz-Mat
Technician, and is a Member
and Trainer for the Crawford
County Cert Team. The pres-
entation is free, open to the
public, and no reservations
are required. Attendees will
have a chance to win one of
two emergency first aid kits,
offered as door prizes. Join us
at 5pm for a great Pork Chop
Dinner prior to the presenta-
tion. People 60 and older eat
for a suggested donation of
$2.50. Those under 60 eat for
a cost of $4.75.
GAYLORD
Free Divorce Clinic
The 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services of
Northern Michigan and River
House Womens Shelter will
hold free monthly divorce
clinics open to community
members who cannot afford
to hire an attorney and are
representing themselves.
Clinic locations will alternate
between Otsego and
Crawford Counties. The clin-
ics in Otsego County are held
at the United Way Building,
116 East Fifth Street, Sept. 20,
5:30pm.
GRAYLING
Business After hours
September 20th from 5:30
7:30pm at Camp Grayling
Officers Club (the Officers
Club will also hold their
annual Raffle at 7:30pm fol-
lowing the event.
PETOSKEY
human services
summit
18th Annual Human Services
Information Summit, Sept.
21 at Petoskey United
Methodist Church. This is a
yearly event sponsored by
the Human Services
Coordinating Body of both
Charlevoix and Emmet
Counties. It is a human serv-
ices event with a motivating
guest speaker, a resource fair,
and breakout sessions.
Anyone in the health and/or
human service field would
benefit from attending.
GAYLORD
Military expo and
Veteran stand Down
Northern Michigan
Partnership for Veterans and
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical
Center cordially invites all
current Military personnel,
Veterans and their families to
attend a celebration in your
honor. This is a celebration to
thank all active Military,
Veterans as well as their fam-
ilies for their service and sac-
rifice to our country. An
opening ceremony will begin
at 10:15 am and include a
moment of silence for those
who are no longer with us.
Local vendors will be on site
providing free services. There
will be activities for kids of all
ages. Free refreshments and
entertainment. Saturday,
September 22 from 10am -
3pm at the Otsego County
Fairgrounds.
GAYLORD
Crafters needed
Crafters Needed for New Life
Pregnancy Center October
27th 9am until 4pm. $25 per
table, 8x10 space. The show
will take place at the
Evangelical Free Church.
Contact us at 989-732-1626
or e-mail
gaylordnewlife@yahoo.com.
VANDERBILT
eat for heat
Community dinners support
local residents to help pay for
heat bills. 9/21, Roast Beef,
9/28, Pork loin; 10/5,
Meatloaf, 10/12, Beef pasties;
10/19, Swiss Steak.
Homemade desserts and
drinks included. By donation
at Vanderbilt Community
Church, 455 W. Main.
GRAYLING
Baby to toddler
Closet open
Thursday, September 20th
from 11am3pm at 400
Michigan Ave. (on the south
side of Michelson Memorial
Church building). The Closet
is in short supply of diapers
sizes 5 & 6, pull-ups sizes 4-6,
crib sheets and receiving
blankets, childrens clothes
including underwear, shoes
& socks. They also accept
monetary donations. Items
can be dropped off at the
closet or at collections sites
around town. For more infor-
mation, call 989-348-2985.
Open monthly on the first &
third Thursdays of each
month.
GRAYLING
Lets Draw
September 20th October
11th from 3:305pm at the
AuSable Artisan Village a 4-
week drawing class for chil-
dren ages 6-9 instructed by
Chris White. Each week we
will learn a new creature,
object or animal using lines
and shapes. Bring a
newsprint drawing tablet &
drawing pencils. Cost -$40
for AAV Members / $48 for
non-members. Pre-registra-
tion required by calling 989-
275-5000, Ext. 279.
PETOSKEY
NCMC Fall Luncheon
Lectures
Meteorologists from the
National Weather Service
office in Gaylord will start the
series on Friday, September
21st, with an assessment of
this summers heat and how
it compares with historical
records. Unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) will be the
topic on Friday, September
28th. UAVs have become an
important tool for the mili-
tary, but they also have great
potential for business and
industry. Bill Donberg of
Traverse City will talk about
his new company that uses
UAVs for aerial imaging,
video, surveillance and sen-
sor data coverage.
GRAYLING
Manistee river Clean
up
Saturday, September 22nd -
Enjoy a day of fellowship and
goodwill on the first ever
Manistee River Clean-Up.
Well meet at the AuSable Fly
Shop at 8:30am and head to
the Manistee River at 9:30am
to scour the banks, bottom,
and bushes for trash and
debris. We need volunteers to
do everything from wading
sections of the river with
trash pokers to volunteers
that are willing to pick up
around public access points
and campgrounds. This is a
great chance to do some-
thing good. Bring your
friends and family. And dont
miss the BBQ Luncheon that
starts about 1pm and contin-
ues until everyone is fed.
Please pre-register by e-mail-
ing andy@oldausable.com or
calling 989-348-3330. We
could really use your help on
this one.
GAYLORD
rummage sale
First United Methodist
church is hosting a rummage
sale Fri. Sept. 21, 9am-5pm
and Sat. Sept. 22, 9am-Noon.
Clothing and a variety of
household items will be
available for 50 cents and $1.
Fill one of our bags on Sat. for
$1. Some items are priced
more than $1. All proceeds
support many local missions
like Otsego County Food
Pantry, Friendship Housing
center, Salvation Army &
New Life Pregnancy Center.
GRAYLING
river house road
rally
Saturday, September 22nd -
Registration 9-11am at Ole
Barn -1 in 4 women will
experience domestic vio-
lence in their lifetimeby
their 18th birthday 1 in 3 girls
and 1 in 6 boys will be sexual-
ly abusedevery 2 minutes,
someone in the U.S. is sexu-
ally assaulted On average
more than three women a
day are murdered by their
husbands or boyfriends in
the U.S. Come help us raise
awareness!! Registration fee
is $25. Pre-register by Sept.
13th guarantees t-shirt. On
site registration $25 with t-
shirt subject to availability.
Additional t-shirts are $8
each. Ride: 11:00 a.m. -4:00
p.m. (appx). Prize Drawings:
4:30 p.m. @ Ole Barn. River
House Road Rally Route: A)
Ole Barn/Grayling B) Ma
Deeters/Luzerne C) Raus
Tavern/West Branch D) The
Silver Dollar/Higgins Lake E)
Ole Barn/Prize Drawings. For
more information, contact
River House at 989-348-3169
or office@riverhouseinc.org.
~ See attached Registration
Form
HARBOR SPRINGS
taste of harbor
springs
Sept. 22, Noon-3pm on the
waterfront. Over 20
exhibitors ranging from
restaurants to lunch counters
to gourmet shops and con-
fectioners. Sample appetiz-
ers, soups, entrees and
desserts. Its worth the view
alone to join us, but the won-
derful food makes it an even
better deal. Give your taste
buds a treat and join us! Visit
www.harborspringscham-
ber.com
ROSCOMMON
KCPA presents John
Michael Montgomery
Saturday, September 22nd at
8pm at Kirtland Center for
the Performing Arts -
Whether youre a country
music fan or just love a good
love song, John Michael
brings the music home to
your heart. John Michaels
hits such as I swear and I
Can Love You Like That have
set the standard in beloved
country hits and songs about
life for a generation. He rock-
eted to his current status as
country icon after just enter-
ing the pop country scene
with Lifes A Dance, a
Billboard #4 hit single, fol-
lowed by the chart topper I
Love the Way you Love Me
from the same album. With
18 million albums sold, John
Michael knows the secret to
reaching into the heart of his
audience and bringing out
the best in each of his fans.
Price: $39 for sections A/B
and $34 for section C. Call
989-275-5000 or visit
www.kirtlandcenter.com to
purchase tickets.
PETOSKEY
Mom to Mom sale
3rd Annual Northwest
Michigan Mom to Mom Sale,
save money for your next trip
to the Petoskey Area by hit-
ting the Mom to Mom Sale
while youre here. Head to
the Emmet County
Fairgrounds in Petoskey from
10am to 2pm for this event.
All sorts of clothes and toys in
a variety of sizes will be avail-
able under 1 roof. For more
information contact Julie
Witthoeft at 231.881.4302.
Sept. 22, 10am - 2pm.
VANDERBILT
Dinner dance
Enjoy Country, Polka and
Square dance music by the
Lucky Stars at Elkland senior
Center, 7910 Arthur St. on
Sept. 22, 6:30-10:30pm. Cost
$4. Bring a dish to pass.
Sponsored by Elkland Senior
Center.
ROSCOMMON
Concert
John Michael Montgomery,
one of the newest members
of the Kentucky Music Hall of
Fame, Saturday, September
22, 8pm at the Kirtland
Center for the Performing
Arts. Tickets $39 for Sections
A & B / $34 for Section C.
Dinner packages available.
GAYLORD
Fall gardening
extravaganza
The Alpine Master Gardener
Assn. is sponsoring a fall gar-
dening extravaganza Sept.
22, 9am - 3pm at Otsego
Club. Food, seminars and
vendors. $65 at the door. Call
Dee Burau, 989-732-2527.
GAYLORD
Gun show
September 2223,
Northland Sportsmens Club
will hold their Fall Gun Show;
Saturday from 9am-5pm and
Sunday from 9am-3pm.
GAYLORD
PPK
Punt, Pass & Kick Sept. 24, 5-
6:30pm at Gaylord High
Football field. This event is
free to all boys and girls sepa-
rated by gender and age: 6&7,
8&9, 10&11, 12&13, 14&15.
Winners from each age group
will advance to sectional
competition (all winners
from each group must pro-
vide a copy of birth certifi-
cate). No cleats allowed.
(Must wear sneakers). Every
participant needs a parent
signed registration form.
Save time by registering at
www.nflppk.com. Find a
competition/local competi-
tions/49735 zip code/click
[register] at the bottom of the
page. Print and bring signed
registration form to the con-
test. Registration is available
the day of the event at the
field. All competition rules
can be found at
www.nflppk.com. If you have
questions or would like to
help, call Ken Blust at 989-
732-5801 Ext 244 or
kblust@gaylordstmary.org.
This is the only PPK competi-
tion in the Northern Lower
peninsula.
GAYLORD
Caramel Apple sales
Order your Alpine Chocolat
Haus caramel apples by
Tuesday morning for Friday
delivery to your home or
office. Sept. 24-28. Contact
Pam Beasinger,
Pam@otsegounitedway.org
or 989-732-8929
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY
republican party
meeting
A fundraiser for
Congressman Dan Benishek
and our September Monthly
Meeting are being held on
the same night. We hope this
will help our busy calendars.
Both events are the evening
of September 24th and in
Mackinaw City. The fundrais-
er reception, a Patriotic BBQ
Cash Bar - $35 per person,
will be 5-7:30pm at Bridge
Vista Beach Hotel &
Convention Center, 1027 S.
Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Our regular monthly meeting
will be at 7:15pm at
Mackinaw City Republican
Headquarters, 102 East
Central Avenue, Downtown
Mackinaw, across from the
IGA Market
GAYLORD
salad Lunch
September 25, The First
Congregational Church will
hold a Salad Luncheon from
11:30am-1pm
PETOSKEY
Plumbing workshop
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
(NMCAA) will be hosting a
workshop on Plumbing to be
held September 25, from
6pm to 9pm. This workshop
is offered free to the public at
NMCAAs Petoskey office
located at 2202 Mitchell Park,
Ste. 4. To register or to find
out about future workshops,
please call 231-347-9070 or
800-443-5518 or visit
www.nmcaa.net.
PETOSKEY
IDA accounts
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
(NMCAA) is hosting an ori-
entation session in Petoskey
for the Individual
Development Account (IDA)
Program. The orientation will
be held on Wednesday, Sept.
26 from 3:30 to 4:30PM at the
office located at 2202
Mitchell Park Dr. #4. This
meeting is for prospective
applicants interested in
learning how to earn $3 for
every $1 saved towards a
home purchase, or $2 for
every $1 saved for the pur-
pose of obtaining an educa-
tion or opening or expanding
a business. This is a savings
program for people with lim-
ited earned income who
want to build financial
assets. A single person can
earn up to $22,340 and be eli-
gible to apply. The meeting is
also open to lenders,
Realtors, and others who
want to learn more about this
special program. Please call
(231) 347-9070 to register for
this session.
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Chapter of the Embroiderers
Guild of America will meet
Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 11 am
in the Transfiguration
Episcopal Church in Indian
River, located on M 68. The
project will be a Christmas
Panel, Step 1. Remember to
bring any finished guild proj-
ects for "golden needle". Also
we have started an incentive
program. Complete any
stitched project and bring it
for "Show & Tell" and you will
be entered in a draw that
takes place in December.
Refreshments will be served.
Guests and new members are
most welcome.
GRAYLING
Prescription Drug
safety
The Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will host a
presentation on Thursday,
September 27th at 6pm on
the topic of Prescription
Drug Safety with focus on the
issues older adults face.
Shelley Hubbard, Certified
Prevention Specialist from
Catholic Human Services will
talk about the safe use of pre-
scription drugs, safe storage
of drugs and safe disposal of
outdated or unwanted med-
ications. There will be a
drawing for a $50 gift certifi-
cate for those who bring in
expired or unused medica-
tions and another drawing
for a medication lock box
which will be open to all
attendees. This presentation
is free of charge, open to the
public, and will take place at
the Commission on Aging &
Senior Center at 308
Lawndale St. Prior to the
presentation, the public is
invited to join us for a 5pm
Spanish Rice Dinner at the
Senior Center. Those 60 &
over can eat for a donation of
$2.50 per person. Those
under 60 eat for a cost of
$4.75.
GRAYLING
thunder Bay resort
senior trip
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be travel-
ing on Thursday, September
27th to Thunder Bay Resort
in Hillman. We will be view-
ing the majestic Bull Elk
Bugle during their fall rut rit-
ual, enjoying a horse drawn
carriage ride and tour. We
will also be sampling locally
produced wines and partak-
ing of a sumptuous five-
course meal in a charming
Elk Antler Log Cabin. The
cost of the trip is $110 per
person, which includes tour,
meal and transportation. The
bus is scheduled to leave the
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
St, at 9:30am and will return
by 6pm. For more informa-
tion and reservations, please
call 989-348-7123.
MACKINAW CITY
Cash bash
Mackinaw City CA$h BA$h
Raffle 2012. Audie's
Restaurant Banquet Room.
Friday, September 28th, 6-
10pm. Tickets on sale now at
the Chamber office or from
committee members! Over
26 chances to win! $100 or
$120 to be included in the
last ticket in pool drawing.
Mackinaw CA$h BA$h sup-
ports community based
events, programs & projects
of the Mackinaw City
Chamber of Commerce.
Winterfest, Junior
Achievement, County
Spelling Bee, Mackinaw City
Parade Float, Music in
Mackinaw, Spring and Fall
Bike Tours, Corvette
Crossroads Auto Show,
Mighty Mac Golf Outing,
Great Pumpkin Hunt,
Christmas in Mackinaw Tree
Lighting and Parade.
PETOSKEY
swing Dance series
with the up North Big
Band
Beginners are welcome.
Instruction starts at 6:45pm.
Dances are $10 adult, $5
Under 18 and free under 5. A
great way to experience the
magic of the 30's and 40's big
band sound and the dance
styles popularized by the
music. Lindy and jitterbug
Dances styles are taught as
well as other ballroom styles
and the Up North Big Band
provides music with an 18
piece Big Band. Sept. 28,
7:30pm. The North Central
Michigan College Cafeteria
Room.
PETOSKEY
Deadly Gentlemen
The Deadly Gentlemen at
Crooked Tree Arts Center,
Sept 29, 8 pm. Shows are $15
advance, $10 members
advance, $20/$15 door,
$20/$15 reserved, students
price. Advanced tickets avail-
able at Crooked Tree, Grain
Train, Petoskey Chamber and
Blissfest.
EAST JORDAN
Gun show
At the Harvest Barn Church.
Bigger and Better! Friday,
September 28, 4 PM - 8 PM,
Saturday, September 29, 9
AM - 4 PM. Dinner Friday,
Breakfast & Lunch Saturday
available on site. For
Reservations Contact: Ken
Kryscio 231-497-0124
INDIAN RIVER
Polish dinner
Enjoy a Polish dinner Sept. 29
at the Eagles hall, 5743 S.
Straits Hwy. 4-8pm. Adults,
$10, Children under 13, $5.
Under 5 free. Sponsored by
FOE Ladies auxiliary.
Proceeds benefit Alzheimers
patients and caregivers.
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GAYLORD
Cash bash
Get your ticket now to the
Gaylord Eagles Cash Bash! A
chance to win $10,000 is a
great bonus. Each ticket
admits 3 people to a comple-
mentary free cocktail hour
from 2-7 pm as well as appe-
tizers and a dinner served at
5 PM. Stick around after the
drawing for live music per-
formed by Remedee X featur-
ing Jeff Fitzgerald.
GRAYLING
senior Project Fresh
Coupons
MSU Extension and the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be hosting
the 2012 Senior Project Fresh
Farmers Market Nutrition
Program. This years program
is funded by the Crawford
County United Way and the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center.You may be eli-
gible to receive $20 worth of
coupons to be used on fresh
Michigan produce at partici-
pating Project Fresh markets
which include the City of
Grayling Farmers Market, the
Grayling Greenhouse and
Jims Farm Market. To qualify,
you must be 60 years old or
older, be a Crawford County
resident and meet maximum
income guidelines. For a
household of 1(one), income
must be below
$1,723/month. For a house-
hold of 2(two), income must
be below $2,333/month.
Nutrition class/coupon dis-
tribution will take place on a
first-come, first-served basis.
If you feel you qualify and
would like to participate in
the program, please contact
the Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center (COA) at 348-
7123 to register for a date and
time in August to attend the
nutrition class and pick up
your coupons after your eli-
gibility has been determined.
You must contact the COA at
348-7123 to register for a
class ahead of time. Classes
will be held at the Senior
Center at 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling.
GRAYLING
Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9am 1pm in
Uptown Grayling (open
through Harvest Festival in
October)
LEWISTON
Bazaar spaces
available
There are spaces available to
crafters for the annual
Christmas in October Bazaar,
Saturday, October 20, 9:30-
3:30 at Lewiston Elementary
School. Crafters may call
Montmorency County
Habitat for Humanity, 989-
786-3385, for further infor-
mation and a registration
form.
INDIAN RIVER
Farm market
The Farm Market is back with
the wonderful fresh produce,
flowers, jams, breads and
other homemade items! Stop
in and support your local
farmers and vendors, and
enjoy home grown items. The
Farm Market will be every
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm and
every Saturday 9am 1pm at
the Citizens National Bank
parking lot on the corner of S.
Straits Hwy and M-68. The
Farm Market will run
through October 31st.
PETOSKEY
Farmers Market
Join us each Friday morning
from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm for
fresh fruits and vegetables, as
well as other farm fresh prod-
ucts. 8:30 am to 12:30 pm,
400 block of Howard St.
between Mitchell St. and
Michigan St.
GAYLORD
Farmers Market
Michigan farm producers sell
fresh fruits and vegetables,
baked goods, herbs, and
much more under the
Pavilion on Court in
Downtown Gaylord. Open
every Saturday, 8am to 1pm,
through November 17 (possi-
bly through December) and
every Wednesday, 8am to
1pm, July through October.
GAYLORD
Making change
Participants of all ages are
invited to join in the third
annual Making Change
Run/Walk on Saturday
morning Oct 6 in Gaylord
Michigan to benefit
Guardian Gals, Inc, a non-
profit organization. Men,
women and children can
choose to run or walk a more
adventuresome 1 mile or 5k
path this year and more
experienced runners will
have the option of running a
10k trail run through the
Aspen trails. Each 5k or 10k
runner/walker pledges a
minimum $100 donation. To
register for this annual Fall
event, visit
www.GuardianGalsInc.org
GRAYLING
on the Job training
Michigan Works! On the Job
Training Program can reim-
burse you for some of the
costs associated with train-
ing a new employee through
the On the Job Training
Program. Reimbursement
rate is at least 50% of the
wages paid during the con-
tract period. For more infor-
mation, contact Frances
Whitney, Business Liaison, at
989-348-8709 or email whit-
neyf@nemcworks.org.
CHEBOYGAN
Alzheimers
Discussion &
Information Group
This group is free and confi-
dential! Come and meet with
others who are walking the
same journey. Together we
can help each other under-
stand, cope, find resources
and build friendships.
Whether you are just begin-
ning this walk with
Alzheimers Disease or if
youve been a caregiver for
years, there is a place for you
in our group. Contact Jean
Lang at 231-238-5135 for
more information. Monthly
on 2nd Wednesday, Sand
Road Senior Center, 1531
Sand Rd.
GAYLORD
Quilt show
Reflections in patchwork
show at Treetops Resort Oct.
5 & 6, 9am. Admission $6.
WATERS
Fundraiser
New Life Pregnancy Center
fundraiser at Bro's Bistro,
near I-75 exit 270, on October
4th from 4pm to 8pm. Bro's
Bistro will be donating a por-
tion of the sales to the New
Life Pregnancy Center.
GAYLORD
snow White and the
7+ Divas
The Michigan Northern
Lights Chorus present Snow
White and the 7+ Divas Oct. 5
at 7pm. A night of barber-
shop harmony featuring
Michigan Northern Lights
Chorus, Light Hearted
Quartet and the Harmonie
Meisters. Held at Trinity
Lutheran Church, 1354 S.
Otsego. Tickets are $10 and
include dessert and door
prize.
PETOSKEY
shopping scramble
Super discounts, giveaways,
goody bags, amazing prizes,
fabulous food, fashions, fun
and fellowship wait at
Shopping Scramble in
Downtown Petoskey,
Saturday, October 6 from
9am until 5pm. Sponsored by
the Downtown Management
Board, the Shopping
Scramble is a local shopping
initiative for Downtown
Petoskey. Dozens of busi-
nesses in Downtown
Petoskey will be offering spe-
cial promotions exclusively
to Shopping Scramble partic-
ipants. Teams consist of up to
four members. Tickets for the
event are $40 for each player
and shoppers may register in
person at the Petoskey
Downtown Offices, 216 Park
Avenue. Registration forms
may also be downloaded at
www.petoskeydowntown.co
m and mailed or faxed to
231.622.8502.
MACKINAW CITY
rolls-royce owners
Rolls-Royce Owners Club,
Motor Region from the
Clarkston area will have their
cars on display at the
Mackinaw Crossings Mall
east parking lot on S. Huron
Ave. Oct. 6, 2-5 pm.
GAYLORD
Mt. hope Anniversary
The public is invited to
attend the 10 year anniver-
sary of Mount Hope Church,
1672 M32 East, Oct. 7,
10:30am. Dr. Dave Williams
will be guest speaker.
Appetizers and desserts fol-
low the service.
GAYLORD
Medicare Part D
update
Loretta Miller and John Panci
from OCCOA will present
updates for Medicare on
Monday Oct. 8, 6-8pm at the
Gaylord meal site, Alten
Zimmer, 120 Grandview
Blvd. suggested donation $5.
BOYNE CITY
harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival is held
Oct. 6 in Boyne City's down-
town with music, crafts and
fall produce, and is jointly
organized by Boyne City
Main Street and the Boyne
Area Chamber. The entire
Boyne City Farmers Market
will move to Water and Lake
Streets from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The farm market booths will
sell a variety of apples and
other harvest items including
pumpkins, squash, apple
butter, jam, honey and cider.
Portions of Water Street and
Lake Street will be closed to
traffic during the festival to
make room for the Farmers
Market, music and more
than 30 arts and craft ven-
dors. The festival will also
include folk art demonstra-
tions, children's games, hay
rides and a scarecrow-mak-
ing contest (application) for
residents and businesses.
Festival hours are 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday. Local church-
es and non-profit organiza-
tions that would like to par-
ticipate by organizing chil-
dren's games or harvest
crafts are encouraged to con-
tact the Boyne Area Chamber
at 582-6222.
GRAYLING
Country Music show
Oct 6. Doors open at 6:30 /
Show starts at 7:30pm at
Wellington Farm Park. If you
enjoy old fashioned country
music and old fashioned
corny country comedy, then
this is a show you will not
want to miss. Admission is
just $12.50 per show or $50
for the entire season. Tickets
are available at the Visitor
Center during business
hours.
GRAYLING
harvest festival
OCT. 6 & 7. Saturday &
Sunday, October 6 & 7, 10am
4pm daily in Downtown
Grayling. Tractor Show,
Parade (Sat & Sun at 1pm),
Farm Market, Hay Wagon
Rides, Craft Show (Sat only)
Kids Games & Pony Rides.
The Historical Society is
proud to present well known
author Raymond Goodwin
performing his new original
monologue, Mr. Krickys
Bridge on Saturday only, at 1
PM. There is no charge for
the show but seating is limit-
ed, so come early. Between
Mr. Goodwins monologue
and purchasing your
Grandmas goodies, be sure
and tour the museum and
the grounds. There is no
admission charge but dona-
tions are appreciated.
BAY HARBOR
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Harbor Village Hotel &
Conference Center. Bay
Winds FCU is excited to
announce that we will be
hosting Anthony Huey,
President of Reputation
Management Associates, a
crisis communications
agency in Columbus, Ohio,
specializing in media and cri-
sis training. Anthony Huey
will be presenting a 4 hour
workshop featuring;
'Communicating in a Crisis'
and 'Media Relations 101:
Surviving the News
Interview.' Anthony's pres-
entation, interaction, live
mock interviews, and overall
takeaways are absolutely
phenomenal and applicable
to anyone who communi-
cates with the public, media,
and employees. This event
will begin with a light break-
fast at 7:30a.m. workshop
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
WITH NO DATE TO
DANCE, TEEN FEELS
LEFT OUT
with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery
QUESTION: My teenage
daughter was not asked to the
homecoming dance, and she's
heartbroken. How can I con-
vince her that it's not the end
of the world?
Jim: For better or worse, many teens
infuse high school dances with a sense
of importance rivaling that of a state
dinner (albeit a state dinner character-
ized by loud music and a lack of deco-
rum!). Those of us on the other side of
adolescence look back on the home-
coming dance as a fun but essentially
inconsequential diversion. But for your
daughter and her peers, this is a monu-
mental event.
We'd encourage you to avoid making
a fuss over your daughter's disappoint-
ment either way. Trying to convince her
that this isn't a big deal in the grand
scheme of things is a fool's errand. At
the same time, don't empathize with
her too much or do anything else that
might prolong her sense of melancholy.
The bigger issue here is your daugh-
ter's sense of self-worth. The emotions
she's experiencing are real. She wants to
feel accepted by her peers, not like an
outcast. Give her time to be sad and
withdrawn, and if she wants to talk
about it, listen with an open heart.
Reaffirm her as a person and reinforce
the importance of character as opposed
to mere popularity. When the night of
the dance arrives, help her avoid wal-
lowing in her misery. If she has any
other date-less friends, perhaps you
could host a slumber party for them. Or
make it a "family date night" at a desti-
nation of her choosing.
With some patience and sensitivity,
you can help your daughter weather this
storm. Once the dance is over and the
homecoming hype dies down, she'll feel
like her old self again.
** ** **
QUESTION: I grew up with
Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny
and Halloween. We went trick-
or-treating every year. But my
husband was raised in a family
where none of this was
approved of. In fact, he and his
parents aren't really comfort-
able with imaginary characters
like fairies, dragons, magic, etc.
I would like our young children
(ages 3 and 1) to be able to
enjoy these things in a healthy
way -- but my husband and I are
having trouble finding common
ground on this issue. Do you
have any recommendations for
us?
Juli: Although it is normal for us to
parent based on traditions and biases
that we were raised with, I would
encourage you and your husband to
move beyond family traditions and start
talking about family convictions. The
real issue is what do you and your hus-
band believe and value as a new family
unit? Why is it important for you that
your kids enjoy these holidays and what
are your husband's reservations? Once
you get beyond talking about what you
did growing up and start talking about
values and convictions, you are much
more likely to find common ground.
For example, you may value the fun
and excitement of children dressing up
for Halloween. Your husband may
object to the satanic overtones often
involved with dressing like a witch,
ghost or magical creature. Perhaps you
decide to honor both convictions by
going to a harvest party or church cele-
bration around Halloween where kids
dress up and get candy, but without the
baggage that comes with traditional
"trick or treat."
While you each may have
to compromise on family tra-
ditions from the past, be
intentional about honoring
each other's convictions.
** ** **
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.
Submit your questions to:
ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com
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Barbara Gutuskey of Petoskey has been elected President
of the Womens Club. Barb was named President at a recent
board meeting and will serve a two-year term; she takes over
from Carolyn Whittle, who had been president for the past
three years. Other officers are: Ruth OGawa, First Vice
President; Kathy Bremmeyr, Secretary; and Jan Bishop,
Treasurer.
Barb has been a member of the Womens Club for three
years; she previously served the Club as Second Vice
President and for three years co-chaired the Slightly Gourmet
Caf at the Clubs annual Art Fair.
The Womens Club begins its new program season on
Wednesday, Sept. 12, with a guided tour of Castle Farms in
Charlevoix, including the gardens, Garden Railroad and a
view of the museum collections, followed by luncheon. The
tour begins at 10:30 a.m. and will last about 1 hours. Cost
of the tour and luncheon is $25. Be sure to wear comfortable
shoes (and wheelchairs are available for those who need
them). Please make your reservation with Sally Hunt at 231-
348-8183 by noon on Sept. 5. Everyone is welcome to attend.
To earn their Eagle Scout Badge, scouts
need to perform community projects that
contain intergenerational elements as well
as creation of green space in their communi-
ty. As a part of their Eagle Scout project,
scouts Robert Thiel and Adam Thiel, with the
supervision and assistance of their scout
leaders, constructed walk-in gates and two
tractor gates, made and set fence posts and
fencing, trimmed trees and burned brush for
the recently enlarged Community Garden in
Grayling.
The Crawford County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center (COA) is so grateful
that the scouts chose our community garden
for their project, stated COA Director Alice
Snyder. The Community Garden property,
donated by the Carl W. Borchers VFW Post
#3736, is located at the corner of Mary Ann
and Madsen Streets. The Community Garden
is a project sponsored by the COA with par-
ticipation and support from many commu-
nity groups and businesses. Plots are made
available each spring free of charge to any
Crawford County resident.
For more information, please contact
Helen Nolan, Activities and Volunteer
Coordinator at (989) 348-7123.
Gaylord - Free library computer classes begin September
24th at the Otsego County Library, so register today. Five
separate classes are offered, both in the evening and morn-
ing so that patrons can sign up for a time most convenient
to them.
The class, Basic Computer and Mouse Skills, covers basic
computer skills and concepts, including identifying the
parts of a computer, understanding basic computer termi-
nology and navigating a window using a mouse and key-
board. Basic Web Browsing helps patrons learn the basics of
the Internet, including navigating a Web page and using a
search engine. Searching the Web teaches students to apply
search strategies and evaluate online information. Basic
Word 2010 and Word 2010 Beyond Basics demonstrate how
to open, save, edit, format, print documents and much
more!
Register for these classes by stopping at the Otsego County
Library or calling 989-732-5841.
Class Date Time
Basic computer and mouse skills Monday, September 24 6 to 7:30 pm
Basic computer and mouse skills Friday, September 28 10 to 11:30 am
Basic Web Browsing Monday, October 1 6 to 7:30 pm
Basic Web Browsing Friday, October 5 10 to 11:30 am
Searching the Web Monday, October 8 6 to 7:30 pm
Searching the Web Friday, October 12 10 to 11:30 am
Basic Word 2010 Monday, December 3 6 to 7:30 pm
Basic Word 2010 Friday, December 7 10 to 11:30 am
Word 2010 Beyond Basics Monday, December 10 6 to 7:30 pm
Word 2010 Beyond Basics Friday, December 14 10 to 11:30 am
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Recreation, Entertainment, Arts, Dining
Scouts Working on Community Garden Project for
Eagle Scout Badge
Computer Classes
Scheduled
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(989) 786-4600 Lewiston, Michigan
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Includes choice of potato and one trip to the salad bar
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one trip to the salad bar
$
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Includes choice of potato and one
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