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Information on local officials and ballot issues

By Jessica Boyce
The State General Elections are this

Tuesday, November 4th. Its hard to
decide what to vote for if you dont
know the issues. Each county covered
by the Weekly Choice is listed below
with their millage proposals and local
disputed officials that are up for election. If there is something in this article that you would like more information on, or to see a sample ballot for
your township, you can visit michigan.gov/vote and click on View
Ballots. All you have to do is select

your county, jurisdiction (township),
and precinct and it will generate a
sample ballot for you. Dont forget to
vote this Tuesday.
Alba and Mancelona

(Antrim County)
Officials:
Board Member Alba Public Schools
(4 year Term, choose no more than 2)
-Charles Lord
-Denise Stevens
-Rick Trever
County Commissioner 7th District

-Dawn LaVanway R
-Laurie Stanek D
Proposals:
Chestonia Township Road Millage
Proposal
-This proposal will permit the
Township to levy up to 2 mills for the
purpose of providing funds for road
construction and maintenance. If
approved and levied in its entirety,
this millage would raise an estimated
$38,960 for the Township when first
Petoskey junior
STORY
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Whitmore, shown
here preparing to
take the snap from Jimmy
Wilson, will engineer the
offense this Friday against
Bay City John Glenn.
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levied in 2014.
Mancelona Township, Mancelona
Fire District Equipment
-To renew the previous voted
increase in the tax limitation imposed
under Article IX, Section 6, of the
Michigan Constitution on general ad
valorem taxes within Mancelona
Township of up to .5 mills for three
years for the period of 2016 through
2018 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds for equipping, operating,
and maintaining fire/rescue services,
thereby raising an estimated
$44,000.00 in the first year
Mancelona Township Road Millage
-To renew the previous voted
increase in the tax limitation imposed
under Article IX, Section 6, of the
Michigan Constitution on general ad
valorem taxes within Mancelona
Township of up to 1 mil for three
years for the period of 2016 through
2018 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds for the construction,
improvement, repair, and maintenance of public roads within the
Township, raising an estimated
$88,000.00 the first year.
Cheboygan County
Officials:
Wilmot Township Clerk
-Cary D. Ford R
-Beth Carusi No Party Affiliation
LARRY TRACY)
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For 39 years,
Rainbow Plaque
Company in Gaylord has been
supplying their customers with
quality engraved plaques,
signs, trophies and many other
items with personalized, fast,
and expert service.
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Biehls All Natural
Mercy Hospital educators

publish guide to
Living With Diabetes

Grayling With more
than 29 million Americans
affected by diabetes, two
educators at Mercy
Hospital Grayling are hard
at work to combat the disease by teaching patients
about the steps they can
take to manage their
symptoms. Though there
is no cure for diabetes,
research shows that it can
be controlled by lifestyle
changes such as diet and
exercise and the correct
use of medication. Proper control of blood
glucose levels can also help prevent or
delay the serious long-term complications
of the disease.
Diabetes educators have a unique skill
set and are specially trained to help
patients manage their illness, said Carrie
Miller, RN, BSN. As the diabetes education
program coordinator, Miller spends her day
meeting with patients individually and in a
number of group environments. I see peo-
ple in all stages of the disease: from those

newly diagnosed to patients who have been
managing their diabetes for years. I really
like to encourage them that diabetes is
manageable and together we can develop a
strategy that will work for them, she
added.
Miller, who co-authored Today is the
Day: Your Guide to Living with Diabetes
with fellow educator Jen Gawel, BS, RDN,
SEE DIABETES PAGE 5A
Holiday House
Saturday
First United Methodist

Church, 215 S. Center,
Gaylord, will hold its 56th
Annual Holiday House
bazaar from 9:00 am to 2:00
pm, Saturday, November 1.
Admission is free and all
ages are welcome!
Enjoy a delicious Italian
spaghetti lunch prepared by
Chef John Gianino and
served from 11:00 am to
1:00 pm. Prices are $5.50 for
Crestwood Dr.
ages 13 and older, $3.00 for

ages 6 through 12 and FREE
for ages 5 and under.
Everyone is invited to
meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
between 10:30 am and 12:30
pm.
All proceeds go to missions of the United
Methodist Women. Locally,
donations go to the Food
Pantry, Salvation Army, New
Life Pregnancy Resource
Center, Caring Closet,
Habitat for Humanity, and
Relay for Life. Other missions such as the CROP
Walk, Methodist Childrens
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With reduced state and federal funding, we need your help to keep our roads safe.
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FALL BACK
as Daylight Savings Time ends this
Sunday, November 2nd
By Jim Akans
At least its easy to remember which
way to turn the clock; as fall back and
spring forward have become semiannual catch phrases that give some
direction to the process when Daylight
Savings Time begins each spring and
ends every fall. Whats not always easy
to remember is which Sunday morning
in the spring and fall mark that transition.
Well here is the reminder you may
have been waiting for. Early this coming Sunday morning, at 2:00 am on
November 2nd, Daylight Savings time
for 2014 will officially end as millions
upon millions of clocks across the
country slip back one full hour to accurately reflect this annual event.
The confusion as to when DST starts
and ends is understandable. The time
adjustment started out in the 1960s

running from the last Sunday in April
through the last Sunday in October. In
1986, the start date moved to the first
Sunday in April, and the Energy Policy
Act of 2007 changed it again to a period
extending from the second Sunday in
March through the first Sunday in
November, a time frame that remains
to this day.
Daylight Savings Time has been touted as a crime deterrent, a reducer of
vehicle accidents, and energy conserving practice, even a means of increasing voter turnoutyet the statistics in
support of those benefits hasnt exactly
held up since its official inception over
forty years ago. Residents of Arizona
and Hawaii dont bother with DST at
all, and it is a concept avoided in several continents and countries across the
globe, including Asia, most of Africa,
and about half of South America.

The primary drawback is the effect
on our bodies. During the initial days
and weeks following the spin of the
clock many people struggle to get their
internal body clocks readjusted with
the mechanical ones. Patterns of irregular sleep, missed appointments (forgot
to reset that clock, didnt you?), and
that general fuzzy feeling of not being
quite in sync with the light of day will
gradually dissipate in the coming
weeks.
Dont get too set in that new routine,
however, Daylight Savings Time will
return about the time spring begins to
look like a possibility, on early Sunday
morning March 8th, 2015.
So dont forget to set your clocks back
an hour before going to bed this
Saturday evening, and enjoy that extra
hour of well-deserved rest.
While a sundial cant be reset twice a year, it is time to set the

clocks back one hour this weekend as on Sunday morning
November 2nd at 2:00 am, Daylight Savings time for 2014 will
officially end. PUBLIC DOMAIN PHOTO
Habitat for
Humanity
Halloween Party
fundraiser at
Treetops Resort
next Saturday
Celebrating 20 years of success

with 22 home builds in Otsego
County!
In the past Otsego County Habitat for Humanity has had
many fundraisers throughout the year. This year we eliminated them and are only having one fundraiser. What better way
to do it than to throw a party? Linn Energy generously
donated $2,000 this year with the intention of trying to grow
that charitable contribution. We hope that you will!
It is as easy as purchasing a ticket to our party. Come on
out and celebrate with us and have some fun! The Cookies
will be performing, take pictures with friends in a staged
photo area, and maybe win a few dollars in a heads or tails
contest.
The plated dinner will be pot roast, potatoes and veggies
along with a salad, cookies and a nonalcoholic beverage. A
cash bar will be available. Questions? Call (989) 732-6070 or
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WEATHER:
Bernard Building Center now

open in Cheboygan
Thursday
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By Jessica Boyce
Cheboygan has a new building supply store that
has a complete line of building supplies from
lumber to carpet. Bernard Building Center opened
in September after Labor Day and had their official Grand Opening on October 18th. The store is
not fully stocked yet, but they are up and running
for all your building needs.
Ron Tallman is the manager at the Cheboygan
store and the Bernard Brothers, Bryon, Bruce, and
Daryn, are the owners of this store and three others in Michigan. The Bernard family opened their
original location in Hale, Michigan and now have
three others in Hillman, AuGres, and Cheboygan.
Berk and Beatty Bernard started a new business
in 1958 under the name of Bernard Woodworking.
A 20' x 40' shop was built right next to their home
for the manufacture of wood windows. Berk was
the only employee and Beatty kept the books,
helping with deliveries when needed.
Several additions were built as the business
grew during the next few years. In 1965 the shop
was moved from the original site to a lot just
north of their home. In 1966 another addition and
a display room were added, making space for a
Friday
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Bernard Building Center in Cheboygan celebrated their Grand Opening on October 18th
steadily expanding line of building products.
In 1969, the Hale Lumber Company, located one
half mile south of Hale, was purchased and
became Bernard Lumber Company.
The corporation's name was changed to
Bernard Building Center, Inc. in 1984. The new
name more accurately described the business,
which had gradually become a home center, with
a complete line of building materials.
A 16,000 square foot warehouse was constructed in 1994 to store more inventory. In 1996, con-
struction was started on a new 4,000 square foot

storefront. The construction was barely completed
in the spring of 1997 when the Heinrich Lumber
Co. in AuGres, Michigan was purchased and
became their second location. They opened their
third location in Hillman, Michigan in May of
2008
Bernard Building Center is great for people in
Cheboygan so they dont have to drive to Petoskey
or Gaylord for a lumber store. At the store you can
find hardware including plumbing and electrical,
carpet, windows and doors, kitchen cabinets, outdoor power equipment, paint, and a lumber yard
that offers a delivery service.
Manager Ron says that they have been very
busy since the store opened back in September. If
you havent checked out the store yet, head on
over and see what they have to offer. They are at
the old Cheboygan Lumber location. You can call
the Cheboygan store at (231) 445-9031 or visit
Bernard Building Centers website at bernardbuilding.com to learn more about their hours or
products.
In the past 55 years, Bernard Building Center
has grown, from a husband and wife with one
pick-up and a small workshop, to more than 90
employees at 4 locations and several buildings
housing well over 3 million dollars of inventory.
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Monday
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Consumers Energy Offers Lifesaving Tips to

Protect Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Gov. Snyder Declares Oct. 20-26
Carbon Monoxide Safety and
Awareness Week
As leaves change color and cooler fall temperatures signal the start-up of furnaces across
Michigan, Consumers Energy urges residents to
protect themselves against carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning. The toxic gas is colorless, odorless and
tasteless, and can be produced when home appliances aren't operating or venting properly.
Gov. Rick Snyder has declared Oct. 20 through
Oct. 26 as Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness
Week in Michigan. The governor's declaration
serves as a reminder for residents to take preventive measures and learn to recognize the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
"Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in the United States, which is why
Consumers Energy is helping to raise awareness
so families can protect themselves from this invisible killer," said Michele Kirkland, vice president
of energy operations for Consumers Energy. "Most
poisonings occur between November and
February when homes and businesses are being
heated by various fuel sources, so now is the time
to take action to stay safe," she said.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by the
incomplete combustion of fuels, including oil,
propane, natural gas, coal, wood, kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel and charcoal. Deadly amounts of
carbon monoxide can be produced by defective or
poorly vented appliances that use these fuels,
such as furnaces, fireplaces and wood stoves, as
well as water heaters, generators and vehicles. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
reported a total of 5,149 deaths from unintentionmonoxide leak in your home, you should evacuate
al CO poisoning between 1999 and 2010 in the
all people and pets immediately, move to fresh air,
Tuesday
U.S.
and call 911.
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Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning often
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mimic the flu, and include headaches, nausea,
the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE:
fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, and stingCMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.5
ing or burning of the eyes. Prolonged exposure
million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68
can cause disorientation, convulsions, unconLower Peninsula counties.
sciousness and ultimately death.
For more information about Consumers Energy,
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or building. "There's no doubt that
audible alarm CO detectors save lives,
and they are just as important to have
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in residences and other buildings as
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smoke detectors," Kirkland noted.
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Another way to protect against carGaylord, Grayling, Harbor Point, Harbor
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sure all fuel-burning appliances are
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Recreation, Entertainment, Arts, Dining
Fire District hosts Halloween

Party in Mancelona
Fire Chief Ed Sayre says this event is something
they have been hosting for the community for several years now. Anyone can come and enjoy some
Halloween fun before or after trick-or-treating. In
addition to their annual Halloween party, the Fire
District also organizes other events for the community and teaches fire safety to kids at the local elementary school.
For a spooky, fun-filled night, stop by the
Mancelona Fire District Station One for their
Halloween Party.
By Jessica Boyce
The Mancelona Fire District is hosting their annual
Halloween Party this Friday, October 31st. The party is
for everyone in the community and is from 5:00 10:00
pm. This overlaps with downtown trick-or-treating
which will last from 5:00 7:00 pm.
Admission into the Halloween party is free and there
will be a ton of Halloween fun including food, games,
prizes, a spook house, and a DJ playing great music all
night. The party is taking place at the Mancelona Fire
District Station One on Cedar River Road.
FALL
Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet
presents the eighth annual Fall for Dance on
Sunday, November 2 at 7:00 pm. The preprofessional dancers will take the stage at
the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center
for this fundraising event in support of the
center.
Fall for Dance is a completely studentchoreographed show. It gives the dancers the
opportunity to explore new fields of dance
and express themselves in a different way.
This year, choreographers chose a piece of
literature to inspire their work. The choreographers design every aspect of this show
from costume to choreography to lighting.
St. Ignace resident, Michael Menghini, the
student director of Fall for Dance, says that
he feels very fortunate to be given this
opportunity. I have participated in Fall for
Dance for the past six years, and each year is
uniquely brilliant. I have had the pleasure of
working with each choreographer as they
develop their pieces. It is incredible to watch
their concepts come across to the dancers. I
think the bond between a choreographer
FOR
The Mancelona Fire District is hosting their annual Halloween

Party this Friday, October 31st from 5:00 10:00 pm.
DANCE
and their dancer(s) during the creative

process is very special and to be admired.
This performance is not only a chance for
the dancers to work with their peers. Some
pre-professional dancers took it upon themselves to work with younger dancers in the
program. Olivia Pearsall, 11, of Charlevoix is
one of those younger dancers. I feel honored to dance with the pre-professional
dancers. Learning from them as a younger
dancer is very exciting for me! Dancing in
this show makes me feel inspired, like I'm
getting closer to my dream of becoming a
professional ballerina. Pre-professional
dancer, Emily McGeehan, age 16 of Petoskey.
I had the privilege of choreographing on
one of the younger dancers this year. With
being Ms. Heathers teaching assistant I can
see the potential and talent in each dancer, I
really wanted to work with a younger dancer
to help with confidence and trusting in yourself that you can do it. It's been really fun
watching them grow.
As some dancers took this opportunity to
work with each other and younger dancers,
one choreographer decided
they wanted to work with
another type of dancer.
Michael Menghini took a
chance and asked Heather
Raue, director of the School
of Ballet, if he could choreograph a solo on her. For
years I have wondered how
Ms. Heather moved and
danced, so this year I felt I
could ask to experiment with
her and create a solo
designed for her. I feel it is
one of my best works to
date. Her conviction and
dedication is extremely
admirable.
This performance also has
two pieces choreographed
by guest choreographers.
Robin Pettersen, a professor
of dance at the University of
Wisconsin, attended the
CTAC School of Ballets Evening of Dance

in August and was inspired to set a trio on
select dancers. I was delighted to have the
opportunity to work with the Crooked Tree
School of Ballet dancers on this short
excerpt. Amanda, Emily and Michael are
extremely talented, disciplined and giving in
their work. During our short time together I
felt supported and inspired by Heather Raue
and was amazed at the professional level of
the training she provides the students.
The other guest choreographer, Rex
Wheeler, grew up training at the Royal Ballet
in England and is now a dancer with the
Sacramento Ballet. CTAC commissioned
Wheeler to create an original work which will
debut during this years Fall for Dance.
These five wonderfully unique dancers
allowed me to choreograph 'Allegro
Appassionato' with such joy and spontaneity. Who would've thought such different
characters could create this brilliant ensemble? This piece is inspired by them.
For the first time in a few years, there will
be live music at Fall for Dance. Ruth Wilkey
of Petoskey will be performing Moonlight
Sonata by Beethoven alongside the choreography of Amanda Humphrey of Harbor
Springs. It has been such a pleasure, working with a pianist the caliber of Ruth Wilkey. I
feel that by combining the two art forms,
music and dance, adds another dimension
to make a complete experience for the audience, says Humphrey. I'm so grateful for
the opportunities Fall for Dance provides us
with. It gives us the ability to express ourselves on many different levels.
This year marks the final Fall for Dance for
graduating senior, Sarah Grose, of Boyne
City. She has been dancing in the program
since she was 7, and leaves us with a quote
about her experiences in Fall for Dance over
the past 6 years. Fall for Dance is a truly
unique show as it is put on completely by
the students, we choreograph the pieces,
and choose everything from costumes to
lighting. This will be my 6th and final Fall for
Dance, as I will be graduating from high
school this spring. This show is an incredible
Emily McGeehan, Pre-professional

dancer with the Crooked Tree Arts
Centers School of Ballet is one of the
performers and choreographers in the
Annual Fall for Dance event at the Harbor
Springs Performing Arts Center on
Sunday, November 2.
learning opportunity for us all as dancers,
and in general as human beings. It is a priceless growing experience, and it has been
such a joy to watch each year as the pieces
and dancers grow in their technical abilities,
as well as expand in their depth and creative
processes. I am so excited to share in the
final stages of this artistic endeavor one final
time with my fellow dancers.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. They can be purchased at Crooked
Tree Arts Center, online at
www.crookedtree.org or at the door. For
more information, contact the Crooked Tree
Arts Center at 231-347-4337.
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Dead. This custom has been practiced
for as long as the Anishinaabe (Odawa,
Ojibwa and Potawatomi) have lived in
Michigan, said Gennie Morgan, a
Native Elder specializing on Ojibwa traditions, the medicine wheel and drumming.
In many occasions when Ghost
Feasts are held, the tradition will begin
when tribal members use colorful
crepe paper to make wreathes which
are placed on their ancestors burial
sites as an invitation to the ghost suppers. With fall generally being a rainy
On Saturday, November 1, the

Mackinaw Area Historical Society will
host its first Ghost Supper in Heritage
Village, 2 miles west of Mackinaw City
off Central Avenue.
The Ghost Supper, or Spirit Feast, is a
celebration of Native American culture
that is observed in the fall as a traditional time of remembering and honoring deceased loved ones and relatives
through the offering of food and tobacco (semaa) at a community meal. The
tobacco is offered to the spirit fire, in
honoring ones ancestors at this gathering. The food is prepared to feed the
ancestors at the spirit fire. The ghost
season, the crepe paper wreathes get

wet and the color drains out of them
a sign that the spirits of the ancestors
have accepted the invitation to the supper.
The general public is invited to share
in this ceremony. Bring a favorite dish
of an ancestor to share plus your own
table setting. Cider and water will be
provided. The ceremony, which will
begin at 2:00 in the afternoon at the
Heritage Village pavilion, will include
drumming and singing and enjoying a
community meal around the sacred
fire.
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H I D D E N
T R E A S U R E S
Good Samaritan Furniture Store new location

New Ministry Open: Sammys Shoes
the furniture was sold out of the resale shop
then moved to the Center Street location.
We needed more room, it became overELLSWORTHThe Good Samaritan
whelming, so we moved next door, the winFurniture Store has outgrown the building it
dows are so nice and we have some ladies
has been occupying for the past two years
that come in just to dress the windows, said
and moved next door to the building recentPeterson. The volunteer driven ministry has
ly occupied by MI Farm Market.
122 volunteers that perform a variety of tasks
The Good Samaritan Ministry serves
such as picking up food and donated items,
between seven and eight hundred families
sorting clothing, helping folks fill out forms,
through their food pantry each month. The
number of needy that benefit from the resale hauling furniture and stocking shelves.
The new store also houses appliances and
shop and furniture store is unknown but the
ministry has continued to grow and provides flooring donations. All the proceeds from the
furniture store come back to the food pantry.
quality furniture and home dcor. Its all
The ministry whose official mission is
donated and it comes from all over, said
serving the Lord while reaching out to those
Mary Peterson, Director of the Pantry/Resale
in need is also affiliated with Mom and Tots
Shops who began the Good Samaritan on
whose goal is to equip young mothers with
her kitchen table in 1990.
the means necessary to raise healthy and
When the Good Samaritan first opened
happy children and His
House, a mentoring program
for young men. Were here to
support families, said
Peterson. Sometimes they
just need somebody to listen,
Its just not always a financial
need or even food, its being
heard and seen and listened
to, she said about the ministry that provides help with
emergency needs like shut off
notices, propane fill ups or
the guy who comes in with
his face all swollen with a trip
One of the 122 volunteers at Good Samaritan minto the dentist, she said.
Sammys Shoes
istries, Janice McKay stands outside the new furniture
And now a new segment of
store location.
By Tina Sundelius
Diabetes
Mary Peterson, Director of the Pantry/Resale Shops stands among the 700 pairs of
shoes in a closet at the Good Samaritan resale shop. Sammy's Shoes is a program
designed to provide every child with a NEW pair of shoes.
the ministry has opened just in time to outfit
kids for school, thanks to a $3,000 grant from
the Great Lakes People Fund and bargain
shopping on Petersons part. Sammys Shoes
takes up space in a small room in the back of
the original resale shop and contains over
700 pairs of brand new tennis shoes. The
shoes sell for $5 for the smaller sizes and $10
for the larger. Some of these kids have never
had new shoes, said Peterson. Anyone with
a Bridge card or who qualifies for the free
and reduced lunch program qualifies for
Sammys Shoes.
The main resale shop and pantry is located on the north end of Ellsworth on Main
Street the furniture store is located on the
corner of Main and Center Streets at the four
corners downtown Ellsworth. Were here to
help families improve their quality of life and
to help them get through the rough times,
when families are really struggling and they
dont know where to turn, thats why were
here, said Peterson.
Continued...
saw that their patients were frequently overwhelmed with the number of handouts and
flyers provided by many education progams.
These materials are a great reference for
patients but can be difficult to keep track of.
If patients cant easily locate them, how will
they follow their plan a few months from
now? Miller asked. When we began work
on our booklet, we wanted to make sure it
was something that would be interesting,
easy to read, and informative.
What they created was an 86 page booklet
that organized everything needed to manage
the chronic illness. Beginning with an introduction to diabetes, the booklet touches on
the causes and many of the myths associated with the disease. Other sections include:
monitoring blood sugars, medications and
insulin, weight loss and nutrition, exercise,
and shopping healthy on a budget. A variety
of meal plans accompany each patients
individual plan and serve as a great resource
for meal and snack ideas. The booklet also
includes a 10 page food guide that shows the
number of carbohydrates in hundreds of
common foods and beverages as well as a
section for tracking medications, meals, and
blood glucose.
Throughout the book, special sections tie
back to the booklets Today is the Day
moniker and offer readers goals and challenges to complete each day. Every change
you make today affects your health tomorrow, added Gawel, who works as a registered dietitian at Mercy Hospital Grayling.
By making these small lifestyle changes, our
patients have an easier transition and are

more successful at managing their diabetes
and living a healthier lifestyle.
Mercy Hospital Graylings Diabetes
Education Program relies on a team
approach to provide patients and their families with education and the self-management skills needed to improve their health.
A registered nurse and registered dietitians
work together to offer individual counseling,
blood glucose monitoring, medication information, and tips for nutrition, carbohydrate
counting, and weight control. The program
is recognized by the American Diabetes
Association and has been certified by the
Michigan Department of Community
Health. By meeting several requirements for
its educators and educational content, the
hospitals certified program is a covered benefit of many insurance plans including
Medicare. Often, patients are able to receive
10 hours of education in their first year and
an additional 2 hours of follow-up education
each year after.
Its not always easy for patients to travel
to hospitals and medical centers where
classes and activities are offered, said
Jennifer Fuhrman, director of quality and
risk management at Mercy Hospital
Grayling. When Carrie and Jen noted the
difficulty their own patients were having,
they decided to reach out to the underserved rural communities in northern
Michigan by expanding our Diabetes
Education Program.
To expand the program and offer this cru-
cial education, Miller and Gawel turned to

Michelle Styma, CEO of Thunder Bay
Community Health Service, Inc. (TBCHS).
Working with clinical managers and physicians, four clinics were recognized as certified expansion sites. Since they began seeing
patients in May, a tremendous number of
people have increased their knowledge
about diabetes and began using the selfmanagement skills learned in the program.
This hollistic approach to diabetes management really delivers on dietary improvements, lifestyle modifications, and medication compliance, remarked Wayne McEwen,
PAC, medical director at TBCHSs Atlanta
clinic. All of these have helped to improve
the diabetic control and overall health of
our patients.
In addition to counseling and group classes, the Diabetes Education Program holds
several community events throughout the
year designed to help community members
enjoy holidays and everyday activities while
managing their diabetes. We explain to our
patients that having diabetes
doesnt mean you have to
give up all of your favorite
foods, Gawel said. The
important thing is to understand the effects of different
foods on your blood sugar
levels and to know how to
include them in your diet in
a healthy way. These special
events are listed on the hospitals Facebook page
throughout the year.

To learn more about Diabetes Education
at Mercy Hospital Grayling or a certified
expansion site near you or to purchase a
copy of the booklet, contact Carrie Miller at
(989) 348-0455 or cmiller4@trinityhealth.org. Patients who would like to access
these services must have a referral from
their physician.
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GAYLORD
Bear Basketball Signup 3rd 6th Grade
GRAYLING
Community Family
Funfest
GAYLORD
Annual Art-Full
Gathering
You can still sign up for Bear

Basketball. Classes began
October 4th for 3rd 6th
grade. Boys and Girls in
grades 3 6 will learn basic
skills and play on basketball
teams in the Bear Basketball
league this fall and winter.
YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP.
Registration forms are available at the Otsego County
Community Center or online at www.BearBasketball.org.
Registration cost for 3rd 6th
grade is just $15 per player
and includes the skills classes, winter league and a player
shirt. Classes begin October 4
at the Community Center.
Leagues for 3rd 6th grade
begin in January.
Friday, October 31st from 68pm at Resurrection Life

Center (2640 West M 72,
Grayling) The community is
invited to our 7th annual
funfest event. There will be
hayrides, bonfire, hot dogs,
candy, trunk or treats, prizes,
bounce house and games.
For more information contact the church at 989-3481000. Come join in this safe
and fun event in our community!
The public is invited to a harvest of unique and beautiful

artwork at the 7th annual
Art-full Gathering art show
and sale to be held Saturday,
November 1 from 10am-3pm
at the Michaywe clubhouse.
Michigan artisans will showcase and sell their art pieces,
including jewelry, photography, paintings, quilt work
and
other
creations.
Admission to the event is $3
per person over age 18, and
all are encouraged to bring
healthy,
non-perishable
items for the Otsego County
Food Pantry.
CHEBOYGAN
Right to Life Dinner
October 30 Right to Life
Dinner, K of C Hall,
Cheboygan, 6pm
GRAYLING
Local Millage
Proposals
Thursday, October 30th at
6:30pm at Nature Center
(Grayling City Park). Learn
about the local millage proposals on the November 4th
ballot. Dr. Tom Quinn from
Kirtland Community College,
Katie Tinker of the Crawford
County Animal Shelter and
County Commissioner Rick
Anderson will be there to give
information about these ballot initiatives and answer any
questions that you may have.
You are urged to attend and
learn more about these local
ballot issues. Refreshments
will be provided. Sponsored
by Grayling Lions Club.
GRAYLING
Halloween Parade &
Trick or Treating
GRAYLING
Halloween Parade &
Trick or Treating in
Grayling
Halloween Parade, Friday,
October 31st at 1pm on
Michigan Avenue. Come
watch and cheer on the little
ones as they strut through
downtown in their best costumes! Trick or Treating
Friday, October 31st from 68pm in Grayling homes &
throughout
businesses
downtown Grayling & the
business loop invite families
to come out and trick or
treat.
GRAYLING
Halloween Party
Friday, October 31st at 11am
at the Grayling Senior Center
We will be judging the
MOST ORIGINAL costume &
the MOST UNRECOGNIZABLE person in costume!
Join us for a ghoulish lunch
at noon (pork roast w/ apple
glaze, stuffing, broccoli,
sweet potatoes and apple
sauce) lunch cost is: Seniors
60+ suggested donation of
$3/person, and Under 60 is
$4.50/person.
GAYLORD
Trunk or Treat
Halloween Parade Friday,

October 31st at 1pm on
Michigan Avenue come
watch and cheer on the little
ones as they strut through
downtown in their best costumes!
Trick or Treating Friday,
October 31st from 6-8pm in
Grayling homes & businesses throughout downtown Grayling & the business
loop invite families to come
out and trick or treat.
CHEBOYGAN
Downtown Trick-orTreating
October 31 Downtown Trickor-Treating, Main Street
(from Court to State Streets)
3-5pm
Trunk or Treat is a fun, safe

way for kids to collect
Halloween candy all in one
spot! The people of St.
Andrew will welcome all with
open arms. 5:30pm - 7:30pm,
Friday, Oct. 31. St. Andrew
Episcopal Church, M-32 East
at Hayes Rd., Gaylord
GRAYLING
Winter Coats/Jackets
Needed
As colder weather soon
approaches, its time to
search closets for clean used
or new coats and jackets for
adults and children. Drop
them off at the Crawford
County
Community
Christian Help Center during
office hours (Mon, Wed, Fri
11am3pm).
CHEBOYGAN
Damn Yankees
Northland Players present
Damn Yankees, a musical
comedy, on November 1, 7
and 8 at 7:30pm and
November 2nd, Sunday
Matinee, at 2pm. Adults $12,
Students $8. Sunday Matinee
Seniors $10. Tickets are on
sale at the Cheboygan Opera
House 231-627-5841.
GAYLORD
Holiday House
First
United
Methodist
Church, 215 S. Center,
Gaylord, will hold its 56th
Annual
Holiday
House
bazaar from 9am to 2pm,
Saturday,
November
1.
Admission is free and all ages
are welcome! Enjoy a delicious Italian spaghetti lunch
prepared by Chef John
Gianino and served from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Prices
are $5.50 for ages 13 and
older, $3.00 for ages 6
through 12 and FREE for ages
5 and under. Everyone is
invited to meet Santa and
Mrs. Claus between 10:30 am
and 12:30 pm.
MICHIGAN
Fall back
Daylight savings time ends
Nov. 2. Fall back one hour at
2am.
GAYLORD
Soup & sandwich lunch
The Salvation Army and
Gaylord Elks Lodge invite
you to the annual Soup &
Sandwich
Luncheon
Tuesday,
November
4,
11:30am - 2:00pm located at
the
Elks
Lodge,
116
Grandview Blvd. Cost by
donation. All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army in
Otsego County.
GRAYLING
Public input sought on
forest plans
DNR Invites Public Input on
Forest Plans for Alcona,
Customer Appreciation Sale
Crawford, Iosco & Oscoda

Counties.
Wednesday,
November 5th at 9am at DNR
Grayling Field Office, 1955
Hartwick Pines Road. The
DNR will complete its formal
compartment review to
decide on final treatment
plans for these areas. Persons
with disabilities who need
accommodations for either
meeting should contact
Susan Thiel, 989-348-6371,
ext. 7440, a minimum of five
business days before each
meeting. Anyone unable to
attend meeting may submit
comments via email to Susan
Thiel
at
thiels1@michigan.gov using
the subject line Grayling
state forest open house comment. All comments must
be received at least three
business days before meeting. For more information
about the state forest planning
process,
visit
www.michigan.gov/forestplan.
GRAYLING
Blood Drive
Monday, November 5th from
12:00-5:45pm at Grayling
American Legion - To learn
more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit
redcrossblood.org or call 1800-RED CROSS.
GAYLORD
Kicking the cold
Help mBank provide area
children with winter boots.
We are currently accepting
donations of new and gently
used winter boots in all childrens sizes, to be dispersed
to children in need throughout the Gaylord community.
Boots are accepted at dropoff locations. Cash donations
can be made at mBank by
purchasing a sponsor boot
for $1 or $5. Now thru Nov. 7.
Delivery by Nov. 13. All boot
donations will be directly
donated
to
Gaylord
Community Schools. Drop
off at mBank, 1955 S. Otsego
Ave.
PETOSKEY
Juried Fine Arts
The 2014 Juried Fine Arts
Exhibition will be presented
in the Ermy B. & Gordon B.
Bonfield
Gallery
now
through November 8. The
juried exhibition represents
artists from all over the state
of Michigan.
PETOSKEY
Coaches workshop
teaches life lessons
Beyond the Scoreboard, a
Northern Michigan organization and the national organization, Positive Coaching
Alliance (PCA) have teamed
up to present The Double

Goal
Coach,
Culture,
Practices, and Games. The
workshop will take place on
Saturday, November 8th from
9:30 11:30am at Petoskey
High School Auditorium,
1500 Hill St. Interested persons who want more information or to register in
advance please contact Ron
Goodman, BTS Executive
Director at (231) 622-2223 or
email
ron.goodman47@
gmail.com.
GAYLORD
Gun sight-in
Deer hunters, dont miss your
buck. Sight in your firearm.
Come to the Northland
Sportsmens club annual
deer
season
sight
in
November 8-13, 9am to 5pm
and November 14, 9am 1pm. The Sportsmen's Club
is located at 1542 Old Alba
Rd. Targets, spotting scopes,
benches, sand bags provided.
Covered firing line open
regardless
of
weather.
Assistance available upon
request, fee $5 per firearm.
PETOSKEY
Food & Farming
Conference
Around the Table: Growing
Together. 2nd Annual Local
Food & Farming Conference.
Wednesday, November 12, 4 8 PM. $10 includes materials
and refreshments North
Central Michigan College
Iron
Horse
Caf
&
Conference
Center
in
Petoskey. Join farmers, food
hub organizers, local food
buyers and others to grow a
stronger local food system.
Learn from the successes of
the
UP
Food
Exchange/Marquette Coop,
Goodwills Farm to Freezer
program, area distributors,
restaurants, food processors
& retail purchasers about
what works and what needs
work. Don't miss the ideas,
networking, new opportunities, and food! For tickets or
information, please see
www.ncmich.edu/cce or call
231-348-6708. To sponsor a
display table, please call 231348-6705.
GAYLORD
Power of the Purse
Grab your clutch and join us
for a delightful evening!
Enjoy an evening of socializing and entertainment by
Elizabeth Cannon. New this
year! A special short group
(art) paint-session with
Martina Hahn creating a
masterpiece that we will auction off! Bids will be accepted
for live and silent auctions, a
heads or tails contest and
everyone leaves with a special token gift. $40 Per Person
Now through November

12th. $50 Per Person At the
Door. Price Includes: Light
buffet and non-alcoholic
beverage, and a dessert. A
cash bar will be available
the
evening.
through
Reservation, United Way at
989-732-8929 or gaylordpop@gmail.com
CHEBOYGAN
Girls night out
Grab your girlfriends and
come downtown for prizes,
food, fun and some great
sales on Thursday, Nov. 13
from 4-7pm.
GAYLORD
Craft show
New
Life
Pregnancy
Resource
Center's
3rd
Annual Craft Show Saturday,
Nov. 15, 10am - 4pm at EFree Church, 1649 E. M-32.
Items to sell: Any handmade
arts and crafts items. For
more information, please call
989-732-1626 or log onto
New Life's website at gaylordnewlife.com to download
the registration form for the
craft show. Admission is $2.
ELLSWORTH
Wanted crafters
Crafters, vendors, artists, etc
for our Doe Shopping
Extravaganza on Saturday,
Nov. 15 at Ellsworth High
School. For booth information please contact Jessica
Pletcher at 231-675-3396.
MANCELONA
Buck pole
Nov. 15-16. 60th annual buck
pole. $1,000 cash prize plus
lots of other prizes.
GAYLORD
Business after Hours
Wednesday, November 19th,
5 - 7pm at Allure Hair Salon &
Day Spa, 261 S. Wisconsin
Ave.
MANCELONA
Vendors Needed
Mancelona
Annual
Community Craft Show
November 22 Mancelona
Elementary School from 9
3. $30 for approx. 10 x 10
space. Proceeds help fund
Pathway
Community
Church's Hands and Feet
Camp home improvement
projects around our community. Call Michele @ 231-3506367.
GAYLORD
Optimists
Serving the children of the
world since 1919. Are you an
optimist? Now there is a club
for you! Meeting Fridays at
12:30pm at Sugar Bowl
Restaurant, 216 W. Main St.
Dowkers
Meat Market & Deli
October 30, 31 & November 1
See Les for the Best
Northern Michigans DEER PROCESSING Headquarters

We also do most types of wild game sausage processing
WITH A HALLOWEEN
COSTUME OR COLORS
(BLACK & ORANGE).
Weekly Specials!
Smoked Chicken....... $3.39
Dowkers
Homemade Beef Sticks and
Pork Steak .............$2.89
Beef Jerky
Beef Sirloin Steak..... $6.69
Smoked Fish
lb.
lb.
lb.
T-Bone Steak ........$10.99 lb.

Ground Beef
$
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Closed
Sunday &
Monday
Tuesday Saturday: 7am 5pm
Old State Road
October 30, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
Holiday House
Continued...
Home, and Saginaw Bay District also receive

monies.
The following booths will be open:
PASTIE ORDER DESK: Order delicious
homemade pasties at Holiday House. They
will be baked fresh for pickup on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, November 13, 14 and
15. Phone orders: Call Pat Marple, 989-7329064
12 & UNDER: Small gifts appropriate for
children 12 and under to buy for Christmas
giving.
ATTIC TREASURES: Items you might find
stored in Grandmas attic.
BOOKS R US: Books and puzzles for all
ages.
CARDS BY CREATIVE HANDS:
Imaginative handmade note and greeting
cards.
CRAFTS: Handmade contemporary craft
items for all seasons as well as Christmas
ornaments and decorations.
DOLL HOUSE: Doll clothes and accessories for any size dolls, especially Barbie
and American Girl.
FIRESIDE COFFEE: Take a break and
enjoy Christmas cookies with coffee or tea.

JEWELRY: New and used jewelry and
related accessories.
KNIT & PURL: Hand-knitted or crocheted
sweaters, hats, booties, afghans, scarves,
and shawls.
NATURE NOOK: Garden flower bulbs,
starter plants, flower seeds, dried herbs,
handmade sachets for lingerie drawers, bird
suet cakes, small handmade bird houses,
small gourds, and decorative dried flowers.
PANTRY, BAKED GOODS, & CANDY:
Baked pies, breads, and cookies.
Cookbooks, homemade jam, salsa, chili
sauce, relish, pickles, pickled beets, fruit
butters, cheese items, and hot fudge and
your favorite homemade candies.
SEWING & NEEDLEWORK: Handmade
baking mitts, pot holders, Christmas tree
skirts and stockings, placemats, napkins,
table runners, table cloths, aprons, bibs and
clothing for babies.
SILENT AUCTION: Items which are
unique, handmade, or antique.
A yes vote on one or both proposals leaves what is already law in place.
A no vote overturns the legislation
MICHIGAN - The state of Michigan has

only two proposals on this Novembers ballot and both of them pertain to a topic most
Michigan residents really dont have the
experience to vote on. Wolves.
Both Proposals are referendums of laws
already passed that would designate wolves
as game for hunting purposes and authorized the first hunting season which took
place in 2013 and included three zones in
the Upper Peninsula. The proposals also
give the Natural Resources Commission the
authority to schedule an annual wolf hunting season and sole authority to regulate
fishing.
They have been brought before the voters
for a second look mostly through the efforts
of a group called Keep Michigan Wolves

Protected. The group hopes Michigan voters
will repeal the laws. However, since the two
laws being revisited this November have
been challenged, a third law has been voted
in place by the Michigan State legislature
which also gives the Natural Resources
Commission the authority to designate new
game species and establish hunts. The third
wolf law cannot be challenged via referendum because it includes an appropriation,
earmarked for the Department of Natural
Resources to fight Asian Carp.
A yes vote on one or both proposals leaves
what is already law in place. A no vote overturns the legislation that allowed the
appointed Natural Resource Commission to
add wolves to the list of "game species" and
open a wolf hunt.
Weekend Parties the Big

Trend this Halloween
Friday Halloween won't
happen until 2025
Halloween is on a Friday this year something that won't happen again until 2025 due
to a Leap Year coming up in 2016. That
means anticipation for weekend gatherings
is already sending more shoppers hunting
for decorations, candy and costumes than
any Halloween in recent memory.
"This year is definitely the year of the
party, so we're seeing an incredible increase
of shoppers planning their trick-or-treating,
haunted house visits and unforgettable celebrations," said Peter Whitsett, executive vice
president of merchandising and marketing
for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer.
"We know that more parents are decorating
their homes and even dressing up with their
kids, so we look forward to providing everything families need for their weekend festivities."
Meijer aggressively expanded its
Halloween selection to help shoppers make
the most of the holiday weekend, with
expectations that more than half will decorate their home or yard, more than twothirds of all celebrants will wear a costume
and more than 54 million people will throw
or attend parties. The average person will
spend $77.52 this Halloween on indoor and
outdoor dcor, costumes and candy, compared to $75.03 last year. Total spending on
Halloween will reach $7.4 billion, according
to the National Retail Federation.
Top costume trends for this season
include:
Moms and dads: More than 30 percent of
parents plan on dressing up this year.
"Mommy and me" and family costume sets
continue to grow in popularity, especially
assorted critters, like Foxes, Kittens and
Snow Leopards for moms and daughters,
and Bacon and Hot Dog costumes for dads
and boys.
Boys: Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles and
superhero muscle costumes are most popular. About 70 percent of all boys' costumes
are licensed products.
Terrific Kids for

South Maple
Elementary for
10-24-14
Back row: Kiwanian Lynn
Kellner, Madison Augustine,
Grace Dipzinski, Avery
Hervela, Emma Montgomery,
Hunter Cook, Leeland Fox,
Chelsea Moore, Ashlyn
Wohlfeil, Eden Wood,
Kiwanian Fred Stenke, Kiwanian Jim Marsh. Front row: Gavin Centers, Jaymie Pipper, Thomas Abramczyk,
Myah Carlson, TK Sock Monkey, Breona Clement, Jackson Parker, Taryn Bosman, Lindsay Peak, Sasha Ide.
Not Pictured: Aden Bena
Terrific Kids for

this week from
North Ohio
Elementary
For further information, see our website:

www.fumcgaylord.org
Proposals are referendums of

laws already passed
By Tina Sundelius
TERRIFIC
KIDS
Girls: Monster High continues to be popular, but Anna and Elsa from Frozen will be
top costume choices for girls and toddlers.
Quick and easy costumes: Step-in or
"bagged" costumes will provide customers
with "no muss-no fuss" solutions this
Halloween. Novelty costumes like Sharks,
Bacon, Penguins, Bananas and Footballs are
ever-popular for adults.
Do-It-Yourself costumes: DIY has grown in
popularity beyond the Meijer craft aisles.
More and more adults are piecing together
their Halloween costumes, which is why
Meijer continues to offer wide assortment
of wigs and individual costume accessories.
Meijer sells more black nail polish and novelty make-up during Halloween than any
other time throughout the year.
Whitsett said that Meijer is also seeing
interest in pet costumes continue to rise and
expects to sell more than 75,000 pet costumes this year. With more and more consumers treating their pets as members of the
family, Meijer is hosting a Tricks for Treats
Pet Photo Contest on its Facebook page.
Upload a photo of your pet in a Halloween
costume for
a chance to
win Pet
Treats for a
Year and
appear on a
gift card sold
at Meijer.
For additional
Halloween
trends at
Meijer,
please see
the
Halloween
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Front row: Jazzlynn Decker;

Anthony Burke; Aiden
Lamberies; North Ohio Sock
Monkey; Braden Totten; Elaina
Ross; Kaley Taylor; Bella
Dalzotto Back row:
Kiwanian, Mr. Slough; Trevor
Ashley; Elijah Major; Aidan
Knoch; Chase Allen; Ryan McKenzie; Wyatt Metzger; Kiwanian, Mr. Bump and his Terrific Dog, Roxi
Family Feast for Just Us

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Us! series is gearing up
for the holidays on
November 15th with
Just Us! Family
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Holistic Health Coach,
will be teaching kids
and their favorite adult
how to prepare fun,
tasty holiday dishes.
Using fresh and local
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make a savory vegetable Students enjoying a previous Just Us class baking and decorating fall cookies.
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educator, is sharing her passion for healthy
Arts Center at 231.347.4337.
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LOCAL NEWS
AT&T donates $1,000 to Otsego

County United Way
Contribution supports community
initiatives in
Otsego County
For over 60 years, AT&T
and the AT&T Foundation
have been strong supporters
of the United Way both at the
national and local levels.
Today, AT&T continues this
legacy of support through a
contribution of $1,000 to the
Otsego County United Way.
In 2014 alone, AT&T gave
$5.33 million to 568 local
United Ways across the
AT&T representative Gavin W. Goetz, (at left) and State
country.
The Otsego County United Representative, Jim Stamas (at right) with Otsego County United
Way will use the contribution Way Executive Director, Jim Akans, at the AT&T donation check
to support programs that
presentation held this past Tuesday at the United Way in Gaylord.
PHOTO BY KEITH MOORE.
create long lasting change in
the local community. The
International Brotherhood of Electrical
United Way is dedicated to improving lives
Workers and the Telecommunications
by mobilizing the caring power of communiInternational Union, pledged $35.5 million
ties around the world to advance the comthrough this campaign.
mon good, as is evident from the work the
AT&T shares United Ways commitment to
Otsego County United Way is doing in
strengthening communities and improving
Michigan.
lives, said AT&T President Jim Murray. The
In addition to this contribution, each year
Otsego County United Ways support for
AT&T employees take part in an employee
innovative programs with proven results
giving campaign that provides millions of
improves the lives of residents by connecting
dollars to nonprofit organizations, including
them with the resources and expertise they
the United Way. In 2013, AT&T employees,
need.
including employee members of the
Communication Workers of America, the
Drive for Kids program raises $2,300

Feeny of Gaylord helped raise $2,300 in
funding for Gaylord Middle School with
Chrysler brands Drive for the Kids program.
The fundraising event was held on
September 16. Gaylord Middle School appreciates the assistance of Feeny in raising the
money to help support our after school clubs
and special events.
Participants earned a $10 contribution to
the school on their behalf from the Chrysler
brand by taking a brief test drive in a 2014
model Town & Country minivan as well as
other Chrysler vehicles made available for
test drives thanks to Feeny.
At the conclusion of the 2014 program, the
school with the highest number of test drives
in each one of the five geographic regions
(Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Central, and

West) will win an additional $5,000, for a
total of $25,000 in additional funding from
Chrysler through the Drive for the Kids program.
Chrysler supports schools in the communities where the company does business.
Since 1993, when Chrysler introduced Drive
for the Kids, Chrysler dealers have worked
with parents and educators in communities
across the nation. Chrysler has contributed
over $5 million directly to local schools for
student needs, from playgrounds and field
trips, to reading programs and new computers. Chrysler is proud of this tradition of
community involvement. For more information, visit www.drive4kids.com.
Feeny of Gaylord presented a big check to Gaylord Middle School last week. Accepting the check
are Gaylord Middle School Assistant Principal, Joe Somerville, 8th grade students Bryce Davison
and Emma Doederlein from Feeny Sales Consultant Adam Woosley and Feeny Sales Manager Gus
Batsikouras)
Paid for by Otsego County Roads Matter, P.O. Box 333, Gaylord, MI 49734
October 30, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
Soup and sandwich luncheon begins this years

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign in Gaylord
Staying safe this
Halloween
By Jessica Boyce
Halloween is almost here and on every
kids mind is filling that glorious trick-ortreat bag to the brim with delicious candy.
Parents, you can let your kids worry about
which house is handing out the king size
candy bars while you focus on keeping your
kids safe. The CDC offers some simple
Halloween health and safety tips to make
sure everyone has a safe Halloween:
Swords, knives, and other costume
accessories should be short, soft, and flexible
Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in
groups or with a trusted adult.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and
bags to help drivers see you
Examine all treats for choking hazards
and tampering before eating them. Limit
the amount of treats you eat
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating
to help you see and others see you. Always
WALK and don't run from house to house
Always test make-up in a small area
first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent
possible skin and eye irritation
Look both ways before crossing the
street. Use established crosswalks wherever
possible
Lower your risk for serious eye injury by
not wearing decorative contact lenses
Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing
traffic to stay safe
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and
shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and
falls
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid
eating homemade treats made by strangers
Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never
accept rides from strangers
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
A safe alternative to the regular trick-ortreating is taking your kids to a trunk-ortreat or a community Halloween party. If
you do decide to take your kids trick-or
treating, remember to follow the CDCs tips
for a safe and healthy Halloween.
GAYLORD The Gaylord Elks Lodge is

hosting its annual Soup and Sandwich
Luncheon on Tuesday, November 4, from
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 116
Grandview Blvd in Gaylord. Cost for the
luncheon is by donation with all proceeds
going to The Salvation Army of Gaylord. The
event is open to all.
We are grateful the Elks host the luncheon and take an active role in helping The
Salvation Army do the most good for people
in Gaylord and Otsego County, said Brian
Jergenson, Gaylord Business Manager.

The Annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon
kicks off this years Salvation Armys Red
Kettle Campaign. Bell ringers will begin
staffing the kettles on Nov. 14 at several
Gaylord locations including Walmart, Family
Fare, Big Lots and Hobby Lobby. The
Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring
bells from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through
Saturday. Bell ringers are encouraged to
show their Christmas spirit by singing or
playing holiday music while staffing the ket-
tles. The Salvation Army invites local sports

boosters, service organizations and churches
to sponsor kettle locations for a day-long
ringing rally.
All funds raised locally in the Red Kettle
Campaign go directly to support the programs and services The Salvation Army provides in Otsego County. To sign up, contact
the Gaylord Service Center at 989-731-5959
or via email at brian_jergenson@usc.salvationarmy.org
Business Incubator logo contest underway

Gaylord - Residents in Crawford and
Otsego counties, ages 18 and older, are invited to submit creative logo and tagline ideas
for the newly formed Crawford/Otsego
Business Incubator (COBI) initiative. A grand
prize of $1000 will be awarded to the winning entry. The Gaylord Chamber of
Commerce, Blarney Stone Broadcasting in
Grayling, University Center Gaylord and
Grayling Chamber of Commerce each generously added funds for the grand prize,
demonstrating their commitment to the
importance of this collaborative Business
Incubator project. In addition, Gaylords
Eagle 101.5 FM and Gaslight Media have
contributed valuable resources to promote
the logo contest, encourage people to complete the Business Incubator surveys and
share general COBI information to increase
public awareness about this important ini-
tiative.
The logo contest entry form is available at
both Grayling and Gaylord Chamber of
Commerce offices, University Center
Gaylord, and online at www.ucgaylord.org.
Entries must be submitted online in both
.jpeg and .pdf files by midnight November 24
and the winner will be announced
December 1, 2014.
The goal of the Incubation effort is to foster acceleration for the development of
entrepreneurial firms through an array of
business support resources and services,
such as access to shared basic services,
improved access to capital, and business
management training. The key to success is
linking entrepreneurial needs to resources
that successful Manufacturing and Service
Providers can provide, thereby strengthening
economic prosperity in the region.
Local leaders, in cooperation with

Incubation researchers from University of
Michigan, encourage area entrepreneurs,
manufacturers and service providers to
complete an online survey at www.ucgaylord.org by November 9.
The Business Incubator initiative is a
very exciting economic development for
both Crawford and Otsego counties. We
want a strong logo and tagline that will visually identify the project as we move forward,
stated Sheila Simpson, Chair of the COBI
Outreach and Media committee. With all
the artistic talent in this region, we anticipate that it will be a tough decision to judge
the creative entries.
For more information on Business
Incubation, visit http://irlee.umich.edu.
Happy Camper becomes reality for many

children
Thanks to Christ Child
Society of Northern Michigans
annual Spirit Day, held this year
on October 9, many area children spent the day as happy
campers. This years event was
organized by Beth Cooper and
carried out by thirteen CCSNM
volunteers in conjunction with
Katie Colfer, of J. Colfer
Sporthorses. Campers enjoyed
lunch, dancing, visiting with the
resident barn pig, and of course, riding horses, the highlight of the day. Musical entertainment was provided by Kirby Snively;
equine expertise, horses, barn, pig and additional volunteers were provided by Katie
Colfer.
The stars of the day were four horses,
known for their calm, gentle natures, and
both campers and volunteers were happy to
wait patiently for their turns with them.

Many riders were on a horse for the first
time, while experienced Spirit Day campers
picked their horses in advance, and showed
them off with pride. Volunteers walking by
the horses sides ensured safety and maximum enjoyment.
The Christ Child Society of Northern
Michigan is a volunteer, ecumenical organization serving our areas impoverished chil-
dren who need clothing, food and educational support. The organization sponsors
over a dozen on-going projects that served
over 3,000 children in the year 2013.
Financial support is provided by generous
donors, grants and chapter fund-raising
activities. To learn more about CCSNM or
Spirit Day, call 231-526-7271 or visit
www.christchildsocietynorthernmichigan.com.
How to improve the quality of your sleep

Deb Hagen-Foley
This weekend is the end of daylight savings time. As you "fall back," with the potential for an extra hour of sleep, it is a good
time to review your sleep habits. According
to the National Institutes of Health, the average adult sleeps less than seven hours per
night. If you consistently get less than eight
hours of sleep per night, you are probably
sleep deprived.
You may be sleep deprived if: you need an
alarm clock to wake up on time; you hit the
snooze button or have a hard time getting
out of bed in the morning; you feel sluggish
in the afternoon or get sleepy in meetings or
lectures. Do you feel the need to sleep in on
weekends, nap to get through the day or fall
asleep in the evening while watching television? Do you fall asleep within five minutes
of going to bed? You are probably sleep
deprived.
Sleep deprivation is a result of sleep that is
of unacceptable quantity or quality. Older
people are more likely to suffer from insomnia, which impairs the ability to fall asleep or
stay asleep. According to the National
Institutes of Health, 1 in 3 adults suffer from
insomnia occasionally and 1 in 10 have
chronic insomnia. Compounding the problem, older persons are also more likely to
have medical conditions that cause pain,
making it difficult to stay asleep or take
medications that may impair sleep.
The sleep deprivation that results from
insomnia can lead to depression and memory problems. Chronic sleep deprivation has
been related to increased risk of diabetes,
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obesity and heart disease in addition to a

greater likelihood for automobile accidents.
Here are some tips to improve your sleep
quality and quantity.
Get ready for sleep before bedtime. Avoid
caffeine in the afternoon if you want to sleep
better at night. Keep regular wake and sleep
times. Having set times for going to bed and
waking up will help establish patterns and
prepare the body for sleeping.
Have a pre-sleep ritual. Having a ritual to
prepare you for bedtime helps the brain to
gradually adopt a sleeping mode. If you have
trouble falling asleep, review your current
habits for how you may be sending signals to
your brain to stay awake. Engage in relaxing,
not stimulating activities. For example, a
warm bath or warm beverage (non-caffeinated, of course), reading a book (nothing
too exciting) rather than watching television
or working on the computer. Shut down the
electronics (computer and television
screens) about 90 minutes before you plan
on going to sleep. Spending 30 minutes
preparing for sleep rather than using that
time for working will lead to better nighttime
sleep and more productive work the next
day.
Exercise regularly. While exercising too
close to bedtime may disrupt sleep, exercise
in the morning or early evening can improve
your sleep. Research finds that regular exercise is related to an improved ability to enter
into deep sleep.
Avoid medications that cause drowsiness.
This may seem counter-intuitive, but the
secret to improving the quality of sleep is to
adopt habits that encourage restful sleep.
These medications may be helpful shortterm, but they disrupt normal sleep patterns
and often result in a "sleep-hangover," feeling drowsy the next day.
Don't use alcohol to get to sleep. Drinking
before bedtime might help you fall asleep,
but drinking alcohol close to bedtime will
disrupt the quality of sleep. As alcohol is
metabolized, it fragments sleep, leading to
awakening during the night and feeling
drowsy the next day.
Create an environment for sleep. Your
bedroom should be dark, cool and quiet.
Remove computers and the television from
the bedroom - the light from these devices
sends a message to the brain that it is daytime and disrupts the internal clock.
Watching television when you awaken during the night can hurt your ability to sleep,
not help you get back to sleep. The light
from video screens suppresses the production of melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone, making the problem worse. If you do
awaken during the night and are unable to
get back to sleep within 20 minutes, get out
of bed and move to another room to relax until you
feel ready for sleep again.
Staying in bed while struggling to fall asleep links
the sleeplessness with the
bedroom and sets you up
for continued bouts of
insomnia. Use the bedroom for sleeping (and
sex) to make it easier for
your brain to know that
once in that environment,
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Follow these tips to repay your sleep debt the difference between the amount of sleep
you need and the amount you have been
getting. Plan on getting to bed earlier or
staying in bed later until your sleep debt is
repaid. The average adult needs 8 hours of
sleep per night. If you are chronically sleep
deprived, you may need as many as 10 hours
sleep on consecutive nights until you are
able to awake without an alarm clock and
feel fully rested.
If following these tips doesn't improve
your sleep, discuss your sleep problems with
your doctor. Some people have chronic
insomnia as a result of an underlying physiological condition. Allowing chronic insomnia
to continue for six months or longer can
result in numerous physical and psychological problems as mentioned previously. You
doctor may help you determine the cause of
chronic insomnia so you can get the sleep
your body needs.
Gingell Rd.
October 30, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
2 Great Kids Day Off Programs for Students

Wednesday, November 5 is a professional
development day for the Char-Em ISD, and
many students will be looking for something
to do. To fill that day, Crooked Tree Arts
Center is offering The Art of Surrealism
workshop for high school students and has
also teamed up with the Petoskey District
Library to offer a day of activities and programming for younger students.
For high school students, grades 9-12,
local artist Katie Brines will be leading The
Art of Surrealism in from 12:00-2:30 p.m. at
Crooked Tree Arts Center. Students will delve
into the dreamy and surprising world of surrealist art, learning about the art styles of
Dali, de Chirico and Max Ernst. Students will
then be challenged to study and create their
own version of their favorite surrealist.
Tuition for this high school workshop starts
at $18, and scholarships are available.
Registration is open online at
www.crookedtree.org, or by calling CTAC at
231.347.4337. Advanced registration is
strongly recommended.
For the younger student population, Kids
Day Off begins at Crooked Tree Arts Center
in the morning and then journeys to the
Petoskey District Library in the afternoon.
Students and parents are welcome to come
at any time throughout the days programming. Kids Day Off with Crooked Tree Arts
Center and Petoskey District Library is free
and open to the public, however donations
are always welcome.
The days schedule includes:
9:00 a.m.: Docent tour & hands on activi-
ties at Crooked Tree Arts Center.

10:30 a.m.: Snack time and film in CTACs
theatre- Tales of Wonder I & II traditional
Native American stories for Children (of all
ages!). CTAC will provide a light snack and
juice.
12:00 p.m.: Lunch supervision (students
to bring their own brown bag lunch) and
structured play time in the kitchen and
dance studio at Crooked Tree Arts Center.
1:00 p.m.: Students make their way across
the street to the library. Supervision available.
1:00-2:00 p.m.: At Petoskey District
Library, make and play the Odawa version of
the classic Cup and Ball Game, as well as
learn and play the games Stick and Grab
with instructions shared by the Youth
Services Department of Little Traverse Bay
Bands of Odawa Indians.
Mid-Afternoon Snack: The library will
provide popcorn and punch or hot chocolate
(depending upon the weather). Children
may also bring their favorite soft drink in
cans or plastic only.
2:30-6:00 p.m.: Schools-Out! Game Day
afternoon at Petoskey Library. The librarys
collection of board games will be available
and include: Mancala, Scrabble, Checkers,
Chess, Cards (decks will be available for go
fish, euchre, etc. no gambling games!),
Connect Four, Pictureka!, Cranium, Twister,
Chess, Dominoes, Monopoly Deal, Scrabble
Slam!, Trouble, Sorry! Harry Potter Clue, Best
Day Ever, Labyrinth, Bookopoly, Dino-opoly,
Apples to Apples Jr., Dungeon!,
Local artist Katie Brines working with her Collaborative Art class in 2013. Brines will
be leading the high school art workshop, The Art of Surrealism, Wednesday,
November 5 at Crooked Tree Arts Center.
Bananagrams, Spot it!, and Hey! Thats My
Fish. Children are welcome to bring their
own games to share as well. The librarys
PlayStation 2 (Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero,
Metallica, AC-DC or World Tour, Cars, SonicMega Collection, and Micro Machines v4
and a few others) is also available.
Participants may bring their own PS-2 games
to share, if they wish. Students are responsible for their own games.
For more information on Kids Day Off,
Wednesday November 5, visit Crooked Tree
Arts Center at www.crookedtree.org or the
Petoskey District Library website
www.petoskeylibrary.org.
Holiday grief seminars help cope with loss

Mercy Home Care and Mercy Hospice is offering community seminars on 'Coping with Grief Through the Holidays',
sponsored by Mercy Home Care and Mercy Hospice,
Grayling in partnership with Sorensen-Lockwood Funeral
Home, Christler Funeral Home, Walsh Funeral Home and
Lashley Funeral Home. The seminars are designed to help
those who are coping with the loss of a loved one, which
can be especially difficult during the holiday season. These
seminars are open to all community members and there is
no charge.
The dates, times and locations are as follows:
Grayling Area
Wednesday, November 12th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the
Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, 1108 W. North Down
River Road, Grayling
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Houghton Lake Area

Wednesday, November 12th, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the
Houghton Lake Senior Center,
2625 S.
Townline Road, Houghton Lake.
Roscommon Area
Thursday, November 13th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the
Roscommon Area District Library,
106 Lake
Street, Roscommon.
Mio Area
Tuesday, December 9th, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Mio
New Hope Assembly of God Church, 520 W. 8th Street/M-72
. Across from Family Dollar.
Please call the Mercy Home Care and Mercy Hospice
office for additional information and to register, 989-3484383. Light refreshments will be served.
Memorial wind chime presented to Mercy Manor
Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac donated over 575 pounds

of beef and pork to the Manna Food Project to help local
food pantries feed families in need. All the meat was purchased by Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac from local 4-H students at this years Livestock Auction that was held at the
Emmet/Charlevoix Fair in August. Pictured (left to right) Jeff
Kring, Matt Kring, Ruth Milks manager of Manna Pantry and
the Food 4 Kids Backpack program, Dave Kring, Gabrielle
Billion Associate Director of Manna, Betty Jane Johnson from
the First Christian Church Pantry and Michael Walker from
the Nehemiah House. Donated meat was also given to the
Womans Resource Center of Northern Michigan and Brother
Dans Food Pantry in Petoskey. This annual donation follows
a tradition that was began by the former Chevrolet-Cadillac
dealer, Budd Tallberg who helped in establishing the Manna
Food Pantry over 25 years ago.
Mercy Manor and Mercy Hospice work together to provide

the residents with comfort, dignity, support and compassionate care to those with life-limiting illnesses.
The wind chime was made from handmade ceramic leaves
that the Hospice staff makes at Kirtland Community College,
Art Department. Mercy Hospice has worked in conjunction
with Joe Donna, Art Director at Kirtland Community College
and Laurie M. Wade, Art Director at Alpena Community
College, to create the beautiful leaves specifically for the annual Ramble through the Pines. The leaves are presented to each
family that lost a loved one in the past year while on hospice
services. Mercy Manor employee, Becky Smith, LPN participated in this year's annual Ramble through the Pines at Hartwick
Pines State Park, in memory of all the Mercy Manor residents
that have been on Hospice services this past year. Each leaf on
the wind chime holds special memories with the names displayed of the residents that have passed while on Hospice
Services.
Diane Larsen R.N., Mercy Homecare and Hospice

Intake Coordinator presented Marilyn Heard, Mercy
Manor Administrator with a handmade wind chime.
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October 30, 2014
Thoughts on...What
It means the person under it is dead

Travis Jarman
does the dash on a tombstone

mean to you???
The time that individual lived among

us!
Joni Hosler
Well to me it represents the brief

experience we all have in this world
and is a reminder to live everyday
to its full potential.
The dash represents the amount of

time the person was on this earth to
be influenced and to influence others, in a good way or adversely.
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Daily Word
PERSPECTIVE
Scott Brown
THURSDAY: John 1:1-4New American Standard Bible (NASB) 1 In the beginning
Just a guy in the piney woods of East

Texas who listens to what Father has to
say and writes it down
was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He
was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him,
and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. 4 In
Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.
FRIDAY: 1 John 2:25New American Standard Bible (NASB) 25 This is the promise
which He Himself made to us: eternal life.
Recently I sat staring at my computer screen, reading the

account of Andy Griffiths death. He was one of my all-time
favorite actors and an esteemed representative of an ideal that has
become an elusive enigma. There, under his trademark smile, was
the simple caption,
Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 July 3, 2012)
I, like you, have seen hundreds, even thousands, of these kinds
of listings, but as I pondered the dates the dash between them
stood out to me. What kind of life did Andy live? What stories could
be contained within such a small space?
I dont know what Andys dash has to say about how he LIVED
and I never will, but I will share with you what I believe the simple
pen stroke means to me.
The Dash
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of sitting down with a friend
who has terminal lung and brain cancer. I asked my wife, before I
went to meet my friend, What do you say to someone who knows
they only have days/weeks to live? She shrugged her shoulders
and replied with, I have no idea! Pray about it, but also listen
intently to him. As I drove the three and a half hours to meet him,
I decided that instead of being forlorn about the loss of a friend,
and giving comfort, I would celebrate LIFE with him. I wanted to
know about his dash. We sat there eating meatloaf and hamburgers, while laughing about the timing and glory of God. It was very
surreal to me, to say the least! There I am, sitting with someone I
will most likely never see again. Very sobering, to say the least.
I finished my hamburger and was wiping my mouth with a
napkin when, before I knew what I was saying, the question leapt
from my lips, Friend, what is it like from your side of the table?
Why do so many people wait to live until they know they are going
to die? You are going to die soon. How has that changed the way
you LIVE?
My friend pushed his plate out and set his elbows on the table,
as he pondered an answer. With a smile he began, Well, I believe
one of the most suffocating delusions in life is worrying about the
stuff we cant take with us. When the doctor told me I was going
to die, I immediately thought of my family and what they would go
through. Sure I spent plenty of time mourning the fact that my
time with them was limited, but at the same time my concerns for
the temporal things faded away. I wanted to talk to people I hadnt
seen in years. I wanted to speak life into the weary bones of those
who were burdened and broken. Scott, I have no fear of dying.

Actually Im a little excited that soon I will be dancing and singing
in ways that I have no ability to understand. Frankly, I am now
LIVING out of control, because I am completely submitted to
Fathers will and my desire is to be controlled by Him. You asked
me why people wait to live until they know they are going to die. I
believe we, as humans, have diluted our understanding of what
true living is. It has been confined to the drudgery of what we do
day in and day out, but instead LIVING our lives in Christ defines
what our day in and day out looks like. I see the world through different eyes now. O how I wish I had seen it this way a long time
ago! My friend leaned back in his chair and sighed. The Lord has
been good enough to give me eternity, so I guess its not too late to
LIVE out of control! The slight smile that crawled across his face
ushered in a great deal of peace.
The truth is we are all temporally terminal. Everyones body, at
some point, is going to stop. We are all going to die, but my question is not about death, its about the dash that represents LIFE.
Although everyone dies, not everyone LIVES.
As Sons of God we are unique in that we are eternal. Once weve
died with Christ, we are also resurrected IN Him. (Romans 6) The
point of Jesuss life was not to see how well He could die, but
instead He yelled from the mountain tops and whispered in the
ears of children what it means to LIVE!
As Ive reflected on the dash I asked my wife to do something
for me. I told her that if I die before her, I dont want a closing date
to my life. I want the dash to be the only mark after my beginning. I also asked for my epitaph to read, Considering the fact
that Im eternal Im not dead! See you soon!
Friends, we are surrounded by souls who are hurting and broken. Many of them are coming to what they understand as the end
of their dash. Let us, the Sons of God, usher in the FULLNESS of
LIFE and carry the Joy of the Lord into the places we go. LIFE is
our inheritance, for death no longer has any sting.
. I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the
full John 10:10. We mustnt go through life trying to barricade
ourselves from the death mentioned at the beginning of this verse,
but we MUST LIVE in the freedom that is promised in the latter!
Live FREE!!!
Scott
SATURDAY: 1 John 5:11-13New American Standard Bible (NASB) 11 And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12
He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does
not have the life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the
name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
SUNDAY: Galatians 2:20New American Standard Bible (NASB) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and
the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who
loved me and gave Himself up for me.
MONDAY:
Romans 6:23New American Standard Bible (NASB) 23 For the wages of

sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
TUESDAY: Romans 5:8-11New American Standard Bible (NASB) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ
died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we
shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10 For if while we were
enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much
more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only
this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom
we have now received the reconciliation.
WEDNESDAY:
1 John 2:16-17New American Standard Bible (NASB) 16
For all
that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the
boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. 17 The
world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of
God lives forever.
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October 30, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
Election Day
Continued...
Wilmot Township Treasurer

-Tierney Farhat D
-Shirley A. Ashley No Party Affiliation
Tuscarora Township Supervisor
-Mike Ridley R
-Robert H. Morris No Party Affiliation
Tuscarora Township Clerk
-Susan Fisher R
-Janet Vance No Party Affiliation
Tuscarora Township Treasurer
-Bobbi Balazovic R
-Kim Pearson No Party Affiliation
Tuscarora Township Trustee
-Jane E. McGinnis D
-Roger Jacobs No Party Affiliation
-Robin Rohn No Party Affiliation
Tuscarora Township Trustee
-Craig Waldron R
-Art Doty No Party Affiliation
County Road Commissioner
-Donald J. Spray R
-Joe LaHale D
County Commissioner 1st District
-Chris Brown R
-Steve Chimner D
County Commissioner 2nd District
-Richard B. Sangster R
-Bruce Gauthier D
County Commissioner 3rd District
-Pete Redmond R
-Jenna Ashbaugh-Lindholm D
-Cal Gouine R
-Willard Edmond Morgan Jr. D
-Tony Matelski R
-Jack Pappas D
-John B. Wallace R
-Cynthia A. Kress D
Proposals:
Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
-This proposal will allow the Wolverine
Community School District to continue to
levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other
property exempted by law, required for the
school district to receive its revenue per pupil
foundation allowance and renews millage that
will expire with the 2014 tax levy. The estimate
of the revenue the school district will collect if
the millage is approved and levied in 2015 is
approximately $934,970.
Millage Proposal, Building and Site Sinking
Fund Tax Levy
-To increase the limitation on the amount
of taxes which may be assessed against all
property in Wolverine Community School
District, Cheboygan County, Michigan and for
the board of education to be authorized to
levy not to exceed .6 mill for a period of 5
years, 2014 to 2018, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the construction or repair of
school buildings and all other purposes
authorized by law; the estimate of revenue the
school district will collect if the millage is
approved and levied in 2014 is approximately
$54,970.
-This proposal will allow the Inland Lakes
School District to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted
by law, required for the school district to
receive its revenue per pupil foundation
allowance and renews millage that will expire
with the 2014 tax levy.
-This proposal will allow the Cheboygan
Area School District and Presque Isle Counties
to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all
property, except principal residence and other
foundation allowance and renews millage that
will expire with the 2014 tax levy.
Ellis Township Proposal Renewal Fire
Protection
-To renew the previous voted increase in the
tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6
of the Michigan Constitution on general ad
valorem taxes within Ellis Township to 1 mill
for the period of 2015 through 2020 inclusive
for the purpose of Fire Protection within Ellis
Township.
-Lisa A. Kleb
-Kim Morley
-David Vogel
Board Members for Roscommon Area Public
Schools (Partial Term Ending 12/31/16)
-Heather Compton
-Scott L. Hess
Proposals:
Crawford County Animal Shelter Bonds
Millage Proposal
-To increase the limitation on the total
amount of ad valorem taxes upon real and
tangible personal property to .63 mills for 1
year (2014) for the purpose of paying costs of
acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping a new county animal shelter and making
related site improvements.
Crawford County Veterans Millage Proposal
-To increase the limitation on the total
amount of ad valorem taxes on real and tangible personal property to .25 mills for a period
of 5 years (2014-2018 inclusive) for the purpose of funding, equipping, staffing, maintaining and operating a Department of
Veterans Affairs to provide support and assistance services to all qualified veterans, their
eligible spouses and families as authorized
under PA 192 of 1953 and to be administered
and operated under the guidelines set forth
under PA 192 of 1953.
Community College Bonding Proposal
-For Kirtland Community College to borrow
the sum of not to exceed $5,280,000 for the
purpose of: constructing, furnishing and
equipping a new health sciences education
center; constructing, remodeling, furnishing
and refurnishing and equipping and re-equipping building additions and facilities at the
college's Roscommon campus, including
energy efficiency improvements and improvements to vocational education training facilities; and developing and improving sites and
supporting infrastructure.
Springvale Township Road Millage

-For Springvale Township to increase up to
1 mill in the tax limitation imposed under
Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution
and levy it for 4 years, 2015 through 2018
inclusive, to accelerate repairing and improvements to local Springvale Township roads,
raising an estimated $85,300.00 in the first
year the millage is levied.
Bonding Proposal:
-For the Public Schools of Petoskey, Emmet
and Charlevoix Counties, Michigan, to borrow
the sum of not to exceed $10,000,000 for the
purpose of: constructing, equipping, developing and improving the school district's athletic facilities including, but not limited to, a stadium, track and play fields, tennis courts,
team rooms, dugouts and locker room additions to the high school; and acquiring, developing and improving the site.
-This proposal will allow the Petoskey
School District to levy the statutory rate of 18
mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law,
required for the school district to receive its
revenue per pupil foundation allowance and
renews millage that will expire with the 2014
tax levy. The estimate of the revenue the
approved and levied in 2015 is approximately
$14,234,176.
Harbor Springs Public Schools Operating
Millage Renewal Proposal
-This proposal will allow the School District
to continue to levy not more than the rate of
13.9911 mills against all property except principal residence and other property exempted
by law, required for the School District to
allowance. Such renewal is estimated to provide revenues of approximately $9,398,000 in
2015, the first year of the levy.
Montmorency County
Emmet County
Proposals:
Officials:
Township of Hillman Alpena Power

Company
-For the grant of franchise from the
Township of Hillman to Alpena Power
Company, for the purpose of constructing,
maintaining, and commercially using electric
lines on, under, along, and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other public
places and to conduct a local electric business
in the Township of Hillman, County of
Montmorency, Michigan, for a period of thirty
(30) years from December 1, 2014, to
December 1, 2044, be made irrevocable for
said thirty (30) year term.
Village of Hillman Alpena Power Company
Franchise
-For the grant of franchise from the Village
of Hillman to Alpena Power Company, for the
purpose of constructing, maintaining, and
commercially using electric lines on, under,
along, and across the highways, streets, alleys,
bridges, and other public places and to conduct a local electric business in the Village of
Hillman, Montmorency County, Michigan, for
a period of ten years from March 3, 2014, to
March 3, 2024, be made irrevocable for said
ten year term.
Hillman Schools Operating Millage Proposal
-This proposal will allow the Hillman
Community School District to continue to
levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other
foundation allowance. The remaining .5 mill
is only available to be levied to restore millage
lost as a result of the reduction required by the
"Headlee" amendment to the Michigan
Constitution of 1963 and will only be levied to
the extent necessary to restore that reduction.
Avery Township Road Millage Proposal
-For Avery Township to impose an increase
of up to .5 mills in the tax limitation under
Article IX, Sec. 6, of the Michigan Constitution
and levy it for three years 2014 through 2016
inclusive, for road maintenance, which .5
mills will raise an estimated $13,316 in the
first year the millage is levied.
Board Members for Johannesburg-Lewiston
Area Schools (6 year term, choose no more
than 3)
-Larry Corell
-Wendy Huston
-Nancy Kussrow
-Christopher Paffi
-Michael D. Vogt
-Thomas White
President of Village of Mackinaw City

-Robert R. Hellman
-Jeff Hingston
Trustee of Village of Mackinaw City (choose
no more than 3)
-Robert Glenn
-Scott P. Newman
-Richard R. Perlick
-Sandra L. Planisek
County Commissioner 4th District:
-Dan Plasencia - R
-Bob Cross No Party Affiliation
County Commissioner 1st District:
-James E. Tamlyn - R
-David James Laughbaum No Party
Affiliation
Board Member Petoskey Public Schools (4
year term, choose no more than 3)
-Mark Ashley
-Mary Ling
-Kathleen Reed
-Keith Szajnecki
City of Petoskey Council Member, Ward 4
-David Kraus
-Jeremy Wills
Board Member Harbor Springs Public
Schools (4 year term, choose no more than 3)
-Brad Backus
-Scott Cameron
-Tim Davis
-Robert Fuhrman
-Diane Novak
Board Member Mackinaw City Public Schools
( 6 year term, choose no more than 3)
-Dan Durant
-Steve Powers
-D. Sam Staffan
-Michael E. Zynewicz
Proposals:
Village Operating Millage Restoration

Proposal
-For the Village of Mackinaw City to levy the
following new millages on the taxable value of
all taxable property in the Village of Mackinaw
City in 2015 and thereafter, restoring the
statutorily authorized amounts of these millages that have been reduced by Section 31 of
Article IX of the State Constitution of 1963:
1.8785 mills to defray the general expenses
Crawford County
and liabilities of the Village, increasing the
Officials:
millage rate for this purpose from 10.6215
Judge of the 46th Circuit Court
mills to 12.50 mills and raising an estimated
-Michael T. Edwards
$172,460 in the first year of the levy.
-George J. Mertz
0.7515 mills for highway and street purposBoard Members for Roscommon Area Public
es, increasing the millage rate for this purpose
from 4.2485 mills to 5.00 mills and raising an
-Amy Coulter
estimated $68,993 in the first year of the levy.
-Todd Jansen
0.1505 mills for cemetery maintenance,
increasing the millage rate for
this purpose from 0.8495
mills to 1.00 mills and raising
an estimated $13,817 in the
first year of the levy.
If approved, this proposal
would
authorize a total millJames S. Mangutz, D.D.S.
age increase for these purposes of 2.7805 mills raising an
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estimated $255,270 in the first
year of the levy to be disbursed to the Village of
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MIO FAMILY
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Oscoda County
Officials:
Board Member Mio AuSable Schools (6 Year
Term)
-Dawn M. Stenzel
-Christina Tappan
Big Creek Township Trustee
-Kristi Lee Mcgregor R
-Ann Bauers D
Proposals:
Headlee Rollback Override (Greenwood
Township)
-To renew the expired previous increase in
the tax limitations imposed under Article 1X,
Sec.6 of the Michigan Constitution in

Greenwood Township, of 1 Mill, reduced to
.7106 mills by the required millage rollbacks,
and increased to the original 1 mill and levied
for 10 years, 2014 through 2024 inclusive, for
general township operating purposes, raising
an estimated $90,000 in the first year the millage is levied
-This proposal will allow the Fairview Area
School District to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted
by law, required for the school district to
allowance. The remaining 1.84 mills is only
available to be levied to restore millage lost as
a result of the reduction required by the
"Headlee" amendment to the Michigan
Constitution of 1963 and will only be levied to
the extent necessary to restore that reduction.
Otsego County
Officials:
Judge of the 46th Circuit Court
-Michael T. Edwards
-George J. Mertz.
President of Village of Vanderbilt
-Jack Deming
-Ed Posgate
Board Members for Gaylord Community
-Jacqueline Clare Allsopp
-Terrence Distel
-Michael Fessler
-Brian R. Morgan
-Ron Skoglund
-Jeff Wieber
Board Members for Johannesburg-Lewiston
Area Schools (6 year term, choose no more
than 3)
-Larry Corell
-Wendy Huston
-Nancy Kussrow
-Christopher Paffi
-Michael D. Vogt
-Thomas White
Proposals:
Otsego County Emergency Medical Service
Proposal
-This proposal is for a new millage and will
permit the County to levy up to one mill to
provide funds for the maintenance and any
capital improvements and capital purchases
at the Otsego County Emergency Medical
Services facility. If approved and levied in its
entirety, this millage would raise an estimated
$1,141,288 for Otsego County in 2014.
Otsego County Road Commission Proposal
provide funds for the improvements and construction of existing primary and local roads
in Otsego County for a period of 10 years
(2014 2023 inclusive). If approved and levied
in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $1,141,288 for Otsego County in 2014.
Otsego County Sportsplex Proposal
permit the County to levy up to 3/16 of one
mill to provide funds for the maintenance and
any capital improvements at the Otsego
County Sportsplex for a period of 5 years
(2014 2018 inclusive). If approved and levied
in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $213,991 for Otsego County in 2014.
City Proposal:
-Charter to change the offices of City Clerk
and City Treasurer to appointed office
-The Charter currently states that the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are elected for a 2
year term. The proposed amendment would
require the City Council to appoint the City
Treasurer and the City Clerk in the same manner as other appointed officials and to set the
compensation for the Clerk and Treasurer.
Onaway (Presque Isle County)

Officials:
County Commissioner 1st District
-Robert D. Schell D
-Wayne Vermilya Green
Proposals:
Recycling Program Services Millage
Proposal
-For the County of Presque Isle to levy a tax
against all property in Presque Isle County of
up to 1/10th mill, (.1000 mill) or $.10 cents on
each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation for a period of four years, being calendar years 2014
through 2017, inclusive, for the purpose of
operating, maintaining and making improvements to the recycling drop-off and transport
program in Presque Isle County. If fully
levied, this measure would generate approximately $65,351.26 in revenue the first year.
City Proposal Charter Amendment
-To amend Article II of the City of Onaway
Charter to add a new Section 2.14A, entitled
"Marijuana," to state that: "Nothing in the
Code of Ordinances shall apply to the use,
possession or transfer of less than 1 ounce of
marijuana, on private property, or transportation of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, by a
person who has attained the age of 21 years.
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LOCAL NEWS
Student artwork submissions needed for New

Years Eve at the Arts Center
Crooked Tree Arts Center is looking for a student artist to
feature for this years New Years Eve at the Arts Center. Entry
is open to all students in Charlevoix and Emmet counties,
and the entry deadline is November 10. The artwork will be
used for promotional materials, t-shirts and admission buttons, and will not be returned. The selected artist will receive
a $50 gift certificate for art supplies and will be featured in
CTACs newsletter, Art News. The featured student artist is a
very special component of the celebration says Rebeca Otto,
Event Coordinator. Its hard to believe this will be our eighth
year. Weve used artwork from elementary, homeschool and
high school students in previous years. Its exciting to see the
students designs.
New Years Eve at the Arts Center will be held on
Wednesday, December 31 from 5-9 p.m. This event is an all
age, alcohol-free, celebration, featuring performances and
workshops by Crooked Tree Arts Centers instructors and
area artists and organizations, including Blissfest Music
Organization and Petoskey District Library among others.
The night concludes with a Midnight at 9, Times-Square
style, ball drop on Division Street sponsored in part by
Moran Iron Works. The Midnight at 9 entertainment, which
is free and open to the public begins at 8:30 p.m. on Division
Street. Weve got some special additions planned for the outside celebration. said Otto.
CHEBOYGAN - Bishop Baraga Catholic School held a

food drive on Friday, October 17th. The school staff hosted
games and other events that required a canned or boxed
food item to participate.
Denise Ralstons sixth grade class displays the food items
collected.
CTAC staff members, Alex Dailey and Lucy Teets wearing the 2014 featured design by Olivia Leidall
For further information please contact Crooked Tree Arts
Center, 347-4337. Students may download a call for entry
form on CTACs website and view the previous winners work
at www.crookedtree.org
Adventure training workshop at

Camp Daggett
PETOSKEY - Camp Daggett Adventure
Center will offer an Adventure
Education/Challenge Course Training
Workshop on Thursday and Friday,
November 20-21 at Camp Daggetts indoor
center on Walloon Lake from 9 a.m. until
3:30 p.m. each day.
This workshop is designed to give the participant a hands-on experience in adventure
education and utilization of a challenge
ropes course. Educators, youth group leaders, scout troop leaders or anyone working
with young people will be given ideas and
activities that can be taken back to the workplace and used with minimal props and
expense.
Additional areas covered include the philosophy of an adventure program, building
trust, presenting and processing group ini-
Fall Fling
food drive
tiatives, safety standards, developing a critical eye toward safety, proper care and use of
technical equipment, belay technique on the
high course and implementing adventure
activities into curriculum or existing programs.
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will have a basic knowledge of and
experience with a challenge ropes course
program. However, this should not be understood as certification or blanket approval to
operate a ropes course program.
Cost is $200 and includes lunch, instruction, safety/instructor manual and use of
equipment. A $50 deposit is required to
reserve a spot. Workshop is limited to 15 participants 21 and older. For details, contact
Karen Marietti at 231-347-9742 ext. 117 or
karen.marietti@campdaggett.org
October 30, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
N O R T H E R N
M I C H I G A N
A look at millage and ballot proposals area voters will

decide on Election Day
Compiled by Jim Akans
This coming Tuesday, November 4th, is
Election Day. Across the Weekly Choice
readership area voters will face decisions on
a variety of millage and ballot proposals
when stepping into the voting booth. Here is
a look at some of these, as they will appear
on ballots in counties across our readership
area.
Statewide Proposals
PROPOSAL 14-1
A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 520 OF
2012, ESTABLISHING AN OPEN
SEASON FOR WOLVES AND AUTHORIZING
ANNUAL WOLF HUNTING SEASONS
Public Act 520 of 2012 would: - Designate
wolf as game. - Allow an open hunting season for wolves and allow the Natural
Resources Commission to schedule annual
wolf hunting seasons. - Provide criminal
penalties for the unlawful possession or taking of wolves, but shield a person who lawfully captures or destroys a wolf from prosecution. - Require a person who wishes to
hunt wolves to obtain a wolf hunting license.
- Create a Wolf Management Advisory
Council for the purpose of making nonbinding recommendations to the legislature
regarding the proper management of wolves.
Should this law be approved?
PROPOSAL 14-2
A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 21 OF
2013, GRANTING THE NATURAL
RESOURCES COMMISSION THE POWER
TO DESIGNATE WOLVES AND
OTHER ANIMALS AS GAME WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Public Act 21 of 2013 would: - Allow the
Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to
designate animals as game for hunting purposes without legislative action. - Allow the
NRC to establish the first open hunting season for newly designated game animals
without legislative action. - Allow the NRC to
schedule a wolf hunt. - Grant the Legislature
the sole authority to remove a species from
the list of designated game animals. Eliminate the $1.00 hunting and fishing
licensing fee for members of the military,
whether stationed inside or outside of
Michigan, subject to any lottery. - Give the
NRC the sole authority to regulate fishing.
Should this law be approved?
Antrim County
BELLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district
property, except principal residence and
other property exempted by law, required for
the school district to receive its revenue per
pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2014 lax levy.
Shall the currently authorized millage rate
limitation of 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000
of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes
which may be assessed against all property,
except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Bellaire Public School
District, Antrim County, Michigan, be
renewed for a period of 2 yean;, 2015 and
2016, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school
district will collect if the millage is approved
and levied in 2015 is approximately
$3,539,952 (this is a renewal of millage which
will expire with the 2014 lax levy)?
BOYNE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2015 tax levy.
limitation of 20.5232 mills ($20.5232 on each
$1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount
other property exempted by law, in Boyne
Falls Public Schools, Charlevoix and Antrim
Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period
of 12 years, 2016 to 2027, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the esti-
mate of the revenue the school district will

collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills
are levied in 2016 is approximately
will expire with the 2015 tax levy)?
CENTRAL LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18
mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law.
revenue per pupil foundation allowance.
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes
except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Central Lake Public
Schools. Antrim County. Michigan, be
increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1.000
of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years,
2015 to 2018, inclusive, to provide funds for
operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the
millage is approved and levied in 2015 is
approximately $2.453,337 (this is a renewal
of millage which expires with the 2014 tax
levy)?
be renewed at up to .5 mills ($.50 per

$1,000.00 of taxable value) for three (3) years
for the period of 2016 through 2018 inclusive
for the purpose of providing funds for equipping, operating, and maintaining fire/rescue
services; and shall the Township levy such
renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby,
raising in the first year an estimated
$44,000.00
MANCELONA TOWNSHIP ROAD MILLAGE
Being a renewal, shall the previous voted
increase in the tax limitation imposed under
Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan
Constitution on general ad valorem taxes
within Mancelona Township of up 1 mill
($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) be
renewed at up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00
of taxable value) for three (3) years for the
period of 2016 through 2018 inclusive for the
purpose of providing funds for the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance
of public roads within the Township; and
shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the
first year an estimated $88,000,00?
Cheboygan County
Village of Mackinaw City
CENTRAL LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL BUILDING
AND SITE SINKING FUND LEVY
which may be assessed against all property
in Central Lake Public Schools, Antrim
County. Michigan, be increased by and the
board of education be authorized to levy not
to exceed .45 mill ($0.45 on each $1.000 of
taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years,
2015 to 2018, inclusive, to continue to provide for a sinking for the construction or
repair of school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the
revenue the school district will collect ~ the
approximately $110.336?
Chestonia Township
ROAD MILLAGE PROPOSAL
This proposal will permit the Township to
levy up to 2 mills for the purpose of providing funds for road construction and maintenance.
Shall the limitation on the amount of ad
valorem taxes which may be levied by the
Township of Chestonia, Antrim County,
Michigan, against taxable property in the
Township be increased by up to two (2) mills
($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years, 2014 through 2017,
inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds
for road construction and maintenance, and
shall the Township levy such millage for
these purposes? If approved and levied in its
entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $38,960 for the Township when first levied
in 2014.
EAST JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
limitation of 20.9316 mills ($20.9316 on each
$1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount
other property exempted by law, in East
Jordan Public Schools, Charlevoix and
Antrim Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a
period of 4 years, 2015 to 2018, inclusive, to
provide funds for operating purposes; the
estimate of the revenue the school district
will collect if the millage is approved and 18
mills are levied in 2015 is approximately
will expire with the 2014 tax levy)?
Kearney Township
ROAD CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE MILLAGE PROPOSAL
This proposal will permit Kearney Township
to levy -up to .50 mill for road construction
and maintenance. -Shall the tax limitation
on general ed valorem taxes within Kearney
Township, imposed under Article IX,
Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be .50
mil ($.50 per $1, 000 of taxable value in the
township), for a period of
four (4) years, 2015 through
2018 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for
road construction and maintenance? If approved and
levied in its entirety, it is estimated that the .50 mil would
raise an estimated $57,528
for the township when first
levied in 2015.
MANCELONA FIRE DISTRICT EQUIPMENT
Being a renewal, shall the
previous voted increase in
the tax limitation imposed
under Article IX, Section 6, of
the Michigan Constitution
on general ad valorem taxes
within Mancelona Township
of up to .5 mills ($.50 per
$1.000.00 of taxable value)
VILLAGE OPERATING MILLLAGE

RESTORATIONS PROPOSAL
Shall the Village of Mackinaw City be
authorized to levy the following new millages on the taxable value of all taxable property in the Village of Mackinaw City in 2015
and thereafter, restoring the statutorily
authorized amounts of these millages that
have been reduced by Section 31 of Article IX
of the State Constitution of 1963:
1.8785 mills ($1.8785 per $1,000 of taxable
value) to defray the general expenses and liabilities of the Village, increasing the millage
rate for this purpose from 10.6215 mills to
value to $12.50 per $1,000 of taxable value)
and raising an estimated $172,460 in the first
year of the levy;
value) for highway and street purposes,
increasing the millage rate for this purpose
from 4.2485mills to 5.00 mills ($4.2485 per
$1,000 of taxable value to $5.00 per $1,000 of
taxable value) and raising an estimated
$68,993 in the first year of the levy;
value) for cemetery maintenance, increasing
the millage rate for this purpose from 0.8495
mills to 1.00 mills ($0.8495 per $1,000 of taxable value to $1.00 per $1,000 of taxable
value) and raising an estimated $13,817 in
the first year of the levy?
If approved, this proposal would authorize
a total millage increase for these purposes of
value) raising and estimated $255,270 in the
first year of the levy to be disbursed to the
Village of Mackinaw City.
City of Cheboygan and Aloha, Beaugrand,
Benton, Grant, Hebron, Inverness, Mullett
and Munro townships
CHEBOYGAN AREA SCHOOLS OPERATING
MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Cheboygan Area
Schools, Cheboygan and Presque Isle
Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period
of 2 years, 2015 and 2016, to provide funds
for operation purposes; the estimate of the
revenue the school district will collect if the
approximately $5,138,209 (this is a renewal
millage which will expire with the 2014 tax
levy)?
Ellis Township
FIRE PROTECTION RENEWAL
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax
limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of
the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Ellis Township be renewed
to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable
value) for the period of 2015 through 2020
inclusive for the purpose of Fire Protection
within Ellis Township, and shall the
Township levy such renewal in millage for
said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year
an estimated $31,171.38 for the Fire Fund?
Ellis, Koehler, Mentor, Mullett, Tuscarora
and Walker townships
INLAND LAKES SCHOOLS OPERATING

except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Inland Lakes Schools,
Cheboygan County, Michigan, be renewed
for a period of 2 years, 2015 and 2016, to provide funds for operation purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will
collect if the millage is approved and levied
in 2015 is approximately $3,848,437 (this is a
renewal millage which will expire with the
2014 tax levy)?
Ellis, Mentor, Nunda and Wilmot townships
WOLVERINE COMMUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL
PROPOSAL
except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Wolverine
Community School District, Cheboygan
County, Michigan, be renewed for a period
of 2 years, 2015 and 2016, to provide funds
for operation purposes; the estimate of the
revenue the school district will collect if the
approximately $934,970 (this is a renewal
millage which will expire with the 2014 tax
levy)?
WOLVERINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MILLAGE PROPOSAL, BUILDING
AND SITE SINKING FUND TAX LEVY
which may be assessed against all property
in Wolverine Community School District,
Cheboygan County, Michigan, be increased
by and the board of education be authorized
to levy not to exceed .6 mill ($0.60 on each
$1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5
years, 2014 to 2018, inclusive, to create a
sinking fund for the construction or repair of
school buildings and all other purposes
authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the
approximately $54,970?
Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY VETERANS MILLAGE
PROPOSAL
Shall the limitation upon the total amount
of general ad valorem taxes imposed upon
real and tangible personal property for all
purposes in any one year under the
Michigan Constitution be increased in the
County of Crawford, Michigan by 0.25 mills
(which is equal to $0.25 per $1000.00 taxable
value of all such property) for a period of five
(5) years. 2014 through 2018 inclusive, for
the purpose of funding, equipping, staffing,
maintaining and operating a Department of
Veterans Affairs to provide support and
assistance services to all qualified veterans,
their eligible spouses and families as authorized under PA 192 of 1953 and to be administered and operated under the guidelines
set forth under PA 192 of 1953? The amount
of the revenue the County will collect if the
millage is approved and levied by the County
in the first calendar year is estimated to be
$142,500. The proposed millage is a new
additional millage, the revenue from which
would be distributed to the County.
CRAWFORD COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
BONDS MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Shall the limitation upon the total amount
of general ad valorem taxes upon real and
tangible personal property for all purposes
in any one year under the Michigan
Constitution be increased in the County of
Crawford, Michigan by 0.63 mills (which is
equal to $0.63 cents per $1000.00 of taxable
value of all such property) for a period of (1)
one year, 2014, for the purpose of paying
upon redemption the principal of and interest on the Countys outstanding Capital
Improvement Bonds, Series 2007 originally
issued on February 2, 2007, for the purpose
of paying costs of acquiring, constructing,
furnishing and equipping a new county animal shelter and making related site improvements? The amount of revenue the County
will collect if that millage is approved and
levied is estimated to by $346,587. The proposed millage is a new additional millage,
the revenue from which will be disbursed to
the County of Crawford for the purpose of
paying off the outstanding bonds.
EXHIBIT A BONDING PROPOSAL
Shall Kirtland Community College,
Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed
Five Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($5,280,000) and issue its general obligation
unlimited tax bonds therfor, in one or more
series, for the purpose of: Constructing, furnishing and equipping a new health sciences
education center; constructing, remodeling,
furnishing and refurnishing and equipping
and re-equipping building additions and
facilities at the colleges Roscommon campus, including energy efficiency improvements and improvements to vocational edu-
October 30, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
cation training facilities; and developing and
improving sites and supporting infrastructure?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied
for the proposed bonds in 2015 is 0.12 mill
($0.12 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation)
for a 0- increase in debt millage as comared
to the debt millage of the prior tax year. The
maximum number of years the bonds may
be outstanding in any single series, exclusive
of any refunding, is twenty-one (21) years.
The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this
bond debt is 0.11 (0.11 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant to State law,
expenditure of bond proceeds must be
audited, and the proceeds cannot be used
for repair or maintenance costs, instructor,
administrator or employee salaries, or other
operating expenses).
Emmet County
PETOSKEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BONDING
PROPOSAL
Shall Public Schools of Petoskey, Emmet
and Charlevoix Counties, Michigan, borrow
the sum of not to exceed Ten Million Dollars
($10,000,000) and issue its general obligation
unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: constructing, equipping, developing
and improving the school district's athletic
facilities including, but not limited to, a stadium, track and play fields, tennis courts,
team rooms, dugouts and locker room additions to the high school; and acquiring,
developing and improving the site?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied
for the proposed bonds in 2015, under current law, is .50 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000 of
taxable valuation). The maximum number of
years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is ten (10) years. The
estimated simple average annual millage
anticipated to be required to retire this bond
debt is 1.04 mills ($1.04 on each $1,000 of
taxable valuation). The school district does
not expect to borrow from the State to pay
debt service on the bonds. The total amount
of qualified bonds currently outstanding is
$14,500,000. The total amount of qualified
loans currently outstanding is $-0-. The estimated computed millage rate may change
based on changes in certain circumstances.
(Pursuant to State law, expenditures of bond
proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds
cannot be used for repair or maintenance
costs, teacher, administrator or employee
salaries, or other operating expenses.)
PETOSKEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING
except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Public Schools of
Petoskey, Emmet and Charlevoix Counties,
Michigan, be renewed for a period of 4 years,
2015 to 2018, inclusive, to provide funds for
operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the
of millage which will expire with the 2014 tax
levy)?
HARBOR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL (EXCLUDING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER EXEMPT PROPERTY)
This proposal will allow the School District
to continue to levy not more than the rate of
13.9911 mills against all property except
principal residence and other property
exempted by law, required for the School
District to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Shall the previous voted
increase in the constitutional tax rate limitation on the amount of taxes imposed upon
all property, except principal residence and
other property exempted by law, within the
school district of Harbor Springs Public
Schools, Emmet County, Michigan, be
renewed in the amount of 14.9985 mills
($14.9985 per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for
a period of two (2) years, 2015 and 2016, to
enable the School District to levy such part
of the increase as is necessary to maintain a
maximum levy of 13.9911 mills ($13.9911 per
$1,000 of taxable valuation) to provide funds
for school operating purposes (such renewal
is estimated to provide revenues of approximately $9,398,000 in 2015, the first year of
the levy)?
VILLAGE OF MACKINAW VILLAGE OPERATING MILLAGE RESTORATION PROPOSAL
Shall the Village of Mackinaw City be
authorized to levy the following new mill-
ages on the taxable value of all taxable property in the Village of Mackinaw City in 2015
and thereafter, restoring the statutorily
authorized amounts of these millages that
have been reduced by Section 31 of Article IX
of the State Constitution of 1963: - 1.8785
mills ($1.8785 per $1,000 of taxable value) to
defray the general expenses and liabilities of
the Village, increasing the millage rate for
this purpose from 10.6215 mills to 12.50
mills ($10.6215 per $1,000 of taxable value to
$12.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and raising an estimated $172,460 in the first year of
the levy; 0.7515 mills ($0.7515 per $1,000 of
taxable value) for highway and street purposes, increasing the millage rate for this
purpose from 4.2485 mills to 5.00 mills
($4.2485 per $1,000 of taxable value to $5.00
per $1,000 of taxable value) and raising an
estimated $68,993 in the first year of the levy;
and 0.1505 mills ($0.1505 per $1,000 of taxable value) for cemetery maintenance,
increasing the millage rate for this purpose
from 0.8495 mills to 1.00 mills ($0.8495 per
$1,000 of taxable value to $1.00 per $1,000 of
taxable value) and raising an estimated
$13,817 in the first year of the levy? If
approved this proposal would authorize a
total millage increase for these purposes of
value) raising an estimated $255,270 in the
first year of the levy to be disbursed to the
Village of Mackinaw City.
Springvale Township
SPRINGVALE TOWNSHIP ROAD MILLAGE
Additional Millage Proposal
Shall Springvale Township impose an
increase of up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00
of taxable value) in the tax limitation
imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the
Michigan Constitution and levy it for 4 years,
2015 through 2018 inclusive, to accelerate
repairing and improvements to local
Springvale Township roads, raising an estimated $85,300.00 in the first year the millage
is levied.
Montmorency County
AVERY TOWNSHIP ROAD MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Shall Avery Township impose an increase
of up to .5 mills ($.50 per$1,000 of taxable
value) in the tax limitation under Article IX,
Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy
it for three years 2014 through 2016 inclusive, for road maintenance, which .5 mills
will raise an estimated $13,316 in the first
year the millage is levied.
Hillman Township
ALPENA POWER COMPANY FRANCHISE
Shall the grant of franchise fro the
maintaining, and commercially using electric lines on, under, along, and across the
highways, streets, alley, bridges, and other
public places and to conduct a local electric
business in the Township of Hillman, County
of Montmorency, Michigan, for a period of
thirty (30) years from December 1, 2014, to
said thirty (30) years?
ALPENA POWER COMPANY FRANCHISE

Shall the grant of franchise fro the
maintaining, and commercially using electric lines on, under, along, and across the
highways, streets, alley, bridges, and other
public places and to conduct a local electric
business in the Township of Hillman, County
of Montmorency, Michigan, for a period of
ten (10) years from December 1, 2014, to
said ten (10) years?
HILLMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL
mils on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law,
The remaining .5 mil is only available to be
levied to restore millage lost as a result of the
reduction required by the Headlee amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963
and will only be levied to the extant necessary to restore that reduction.
limitation of 18 mils ($18.00 on each $1,000
except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Hillman Community
Schools, Montmorency, Alpena and Presque
Isle Counties, Michigan, be renewed and
increased by .5 mil ($0.50 on each $1,000 of
taxable valuation), for a total authorized
millage rate limitation of 18.5 mills ($18.50
on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a
period of 5 years, 2016 to 2020, inclusive, to
provide funds for operation purposes (18

mills of the above is a renewal of millage
which will expire with the 2015 tax levy, and
.5 mill is an increase of millage which will be
levied only in the extent necessary to restore
millage lost as a result of the reduction
required by the Michigan Constitution of
1963); the estimate of the revenue the school
district will collect if the millage is approved
and levied in 2016 is approximately
$1,841,576?
Oscoda County
KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDING PROPOSAL
Shall Kirtland Community College,
Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed
Five Million Two Hundred Eighty Thousand
Dollars ($5,280,000) and issue its general
obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, in
one or more series, for the purpose of: constructing, furnishing and equipping a new
health sciences education center; constructing, remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing
and equipping and re-equipping building
additions and facilities at the college's
Roscommon campus, including energy efficiency improvements and improvements to
vocational education training facilities; and
developing and improving sites and supporting infrastructure?
The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be
levied for the proposed bonds in 2015 is 0.12
mill ($0.12 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a -0- net increase in debt millage as
compared to the debt millage of the prior tax
year. The maximum number of years the
bonds may be outstanding in any single
series, exclusive of any refunding, is twentyone (21) years. The estimated simple average
annual millage anticipated to be required to
retire this bond debt is 0.11 mill ($0.11 on
each $1,000 of taxable valuation). (Pursuant
to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds
must be audited, and the proceeds cannot
be used for repair or maintenance costs,
instructor, administrator or employee
salaries, or other operating expenses.)
Greenwood Township
HEADLEE ROLLBACK OVERRIDE
Shall the expired previous increase in the
tax limitations imposed under Article 1X,
Sec.6 of the Michigan Constitution in
Greenwood Township, of 1 Mill ($1.00 per
$1,000 of taxable value), reduced to .7106
mills ($.71 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the
required millage rollbacks, be renewed at
and increased to the original 1 mill ($1.00
per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 10
years, 2014 through 2024 inclusive, for general township operating purposes, raising an
estimated $90,000 in the first year the millage is levied.
FAIRVIEW AREA SCHOOLS
mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law,
The remaining 1.84 mills is only available
to be levied to restore millage lost as a result
of the reduction required by the "Headlee"
amendment to the Michigan Constitution of
1963 and will only be levied to the extent
necessary to restore that reduction.
limitation on the amount of taxes which may
be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted
by law, in Fairview Area Schools, Oscoda and
Alcona Counties, Michigan, be renewed by
19.84 mills ($19.84 on each $1,000 of taxable
valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2015 to
2019, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the
approved and 18 mills are levied in 2015 is
of millage which will expire
with the 2014 tax levy)?
Otsego County
OTSEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
This proposal is for a new
millage and will permit the
County to levy up to one mill
to provide funds for the
maintenance and any capital
improvements and capital
purchases at the Otsego
County Emergency Medical
Services facility.
Shall the tax limitation
imposed under Article IX,
Section 6 of the Michigan
Constitution on the amount
of ad valorem taxes which
may be imposed by the
County of Otsego, State of
Michigan, against taxable
property in the County be
increased by up to 1 mill
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This proposal is for a new millage and will
provide funds for the improvements and
construction of existing primary and local
roads in Otsego County.
Shall the tax limitation imposed under
Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan
Constitution on the amount of ad valorem
taxes which may be imposed by the County
of Otsego, State of Michigan, against taxable
property in the County be increased by up to
1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) on
the taxable value of such property for a period of ten (10) years, 2014 through 2023,
inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds
for improvements and construction of existing primary and local roads in Otsego
County, including the City of Gaylord and
Village of Vanderbilt, and shall the Otsego
County Board of Commissioners be authorized to levy such millage for these purposes?
If approved and levied in its entirety, this
millage would raise an estimated $1,141,288
for Otsego County in 2014.
To the extent required by law, a portion of
this millage may be captured by and
retained by the City of Gaylord Downtown
Development Authority.
OTSEGO COUNTY SPORTSPLEX
This proposal is for a new millage and will
permit the County to levy up to 3/16 of one
mill ($0.1875 per $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) to provide funds for the maintenance
and any capital improvements and construction of the Otsego County Sportsplex.
Shall the tax limitation imposed under
Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan
Constitution on the amount of ad valorem
taxes which may be imposed by the County
of Otsego, State of Michigan, against taxable
property in the County be increased by up to
3/16 of 1 mill ($0.1875 per $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) on the taxable value of such
property for a period of five (5) years, 2014
through 2018, inclusive, for the purpose of
providing funds for the maintenance and
any capital improvements at the Otsego
County Sportsplex, and shall the Otsego
County Board of Commissioners be authorized to levy such millage for these purposes?
If approved and levied in its entirety, this
millage would raise an estimated $213,991
for Otsego County in 2014.
CITY OF GAYLORD
Proposed amendment to the Charter to
change the offices of City Clerk and City
Treasurer to appointed offices.
The Charter currently states that the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are elected for a 2
(two) year term. The proposed amendment
would require the City Council to appoint
the City Treasurer and the City Clerk in the
same manner as other appointed officials
and to set the compensation for the Clerk
and Treasurer.
Shall Sections 10.401a, 10.406a and
10.107a of the City Charter be amended to
provide for the appointment of the City
Clerk and the City Treasurer?
ADDICTED?
Drugs Alcohol
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($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) on the

taxable value of such property for a period of
one (1) year for 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the maintenance
and capital improvements at the Otsego
County Emergency Medical Services facility,
and for capital purchases, and shall the
Otsego County Board of Commissioners be
authorized to levy such millage for these
purposes? If approved and levied in its
entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $1,141,288 for Otsego County in 2014.
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October 30, 2014
LOCAL NEWS
Drs. Oz
and Roizen
Televisions Dr. Oz and Cleveland Clinics Dr. Roizen
report on health, wellness and quality of life.
RETHINK YOUR DIET DRINK

BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D.,
AND MEHMET OZ, M.D.
If you're among the 59 percent of

Americans who regularly sip diet drinks, it's
time for a change. A ground-breaking, bigimpact study says that the artificial sweeteners in zero-calorie soda (and in other drinks
and foods, as well as those colorful little
packets) change your digestive system's bacteria in ways that raise your blood sugar levels.
The study's lead researcher told reporters
that he stopped stirring artificial sweeteners
into his coffee because of what he discovered! (Dr. Oz got Dr. Mike to stop using them
back in 2010.) When he and his fellow scientists fed three artificial sweeteners -- saccharin, sucralose and aspartame -- to mice for 11
weeks, the animals' ability to transfer blood

sugar into their cells diminished, and their
gut microbiome (the trillions of bacteria that
live in the digestive system) changed for the
worse. In a follow-up study, seven humans
ingested artificial sweeteners every day for a
week, and four developed the same problems.
Now, that's a very small human study. But
this isn't the first time that artificial sweeteners have been found to cause metabolic
problems: Three big studies have found that
drinking even one diet soda a day boosts
your odds of developing metabolic syndrome
-- a precursor to diabetes and heart disease -by 34 percent to 44 percent.
We think it's time to rethink the use of
artificial sweeteners -- especially since this
news comes on the heels of other recent discoveries about how they may affect your
Professional Development
session on strategic
planning for Nonprofits
health.
--Higher heart-health risks. Older women
who sipped two or more diet drinks daily
had a 30 percent higher risk for a heart
attack in a recent University of Iowa study
of 59,614 women.
--Trigger more food cravings. People who
had diet drinks were more likely to think
about and eat high-calorie, sugary snacks, a
new Texas Christian University study finds.
--Don't help you lose weight, and may do
the opposite! In several large studies of
adults and kids, diet-soda drinkers gained
more weight over several years than those
who sipped regular soft drinks or none at all.
What should you sip? Not sugary drinks!
We agree 100 percent with our friends at the
Center for Science in the Public Interest,
who say, "No diet-soda drinker should interpret the new study as license to switch to
regular soda." There's no doubt that the calorie and sugar overload in regular soda (and
bottled tea, iced coffee and energy drinks) is
bad news for your weight, your waistline,
your heart and your blood sugar. Steer clear
of lower-sugar sodas that are starting to pop
up in stores, too. They still contain a lot of
refined sugar -- nearly 9 teaspoons in a 12ounce can! Instead, do this:
Create your own signature thirstquencher. Water's great! Your body needs
nine (for women) to 11 (for men) cups a day;
more if you're active. Then ...
--Add a squeeze of lemon or lime, or use
single-serve packets of tart, unsweetened
work and decision making. The session is

designed for entry to intermediate practitioners,nonprofit leaders, board members,
staff and volunteers.
The fee is $15. Participants are invited to
bring a lunch. Registration is required at
www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org or by
calling 231.929.3934.
NorthSky Nonprofit Network is a program of Rotary Charities and supports the
work of the nonprofit sector through advocacy, capacity building, and sustainability
support. Its mission is to build strong communities by helping nonprofit organizations achieve and sustain excellence.
FINANCIAL FOCUS
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and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland
Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into The Dr.
Oz Show or visit www.sharecare.com.
(c) 2014 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz,
M.D.
Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
Coffee at Ten with

Artist Jim Markle
Michigan artist Jim Markle will present a Coffee at Ten gallery talk on
Tuesday November 4th in the Edith
Gilbert Gallery at the Crooked Tree Arts
Center. Jim Markle retired in 1994 after a
long and successful career as an advertising and publishing executive so he could
devote all his time to painting. Since that
time his paintings has received numerous awards and honors in international,
national and regional juried art competitions throughout the country. He travels
and paints en plein air throughout the
U.S. and Europe. He regularly teaches
painting classes and workshops throughout this country, Canada, France and
Italy. Jim is
frequently
asked to lecture and
judge shows
Philip Hofweber, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
at art
schools,
GAYLORD, (989) 731-1851
museums
and art
organizations.
In 1999
Whether you have young children or almost one-third said they wished they tives the list goes on and on. But by
he
was
electnot, youre probably well aware that had made better investments. So make the time you get to these investments,
ed
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Halloween is almost here. However, investing a priority and choose they may already have cooled off
Signature
despite the plethora of skeletons and some investments that have the and, in any case, may not be appropriMember of
ghosts you might see floating around potential to provide you with the ate for your needs. Stick with investthe Pastel
this week, you probably dont have growth youll need to meet your objec- ments that offer good prospects and
Society of
much to fear (except, possibly, run- tives.
are suitable for your risk tolerance.
Overreacting to scary headlines
ning out of candy). But in real life,
America and
Failing to diversify When it
some things genuinely are frightening The financial markets like stability, comes to investing, too much of a
in 2004 was
not uncertainty. So the next time you good thing is a relevant term. If your
such as scary investment moves.
elected a
Of course, investing, by its very see some news about domestic politi- portfolio is dominated by one type of
Master
nature, is not a risk-free endeavor. cal squabbles or unsettling geopoliti- asset class, such as aggressive growth
Member of
Ideally, though, these risks are also cal events, such as conflicts in foreign stocks, and we experience a downturn
the Great
accompanied by the possibility of lands, dont be surprised if you see a
Lakes Plein
that is particularly hard on those
reward. Nonetheless, some invest- drop, perhaps a sizable one, in the
Air Painters
stocks, you could face sizable losses.
ment moves carry very little in the way Dow Jones Industrial Average and
Association.
But if you spread your investment dolof upside potential and should be other market indices. But these
lars among growth stocks, internationdeclines are usually short-lived. Of
avoided. Here are a few to consider:
al stocks, bonds, government securi Not investing The scariest course, the markets do not exist in isoties and certificates of deposit (CDs),
investment move you can make is to lation they can and will be affected
you can lessen the impact of a market
not invest at all because if you dont by whats happening in the world. Yet,
invest, you are highly unlikely to over the longer term, market move- drop. Keep in mind, though, that while
achieve a comfortable retirement or ments are mostly governed by mun- diversification can reduce the effects
meet any other important financial dane, non-headline-grabbing factors, of volatility, it cant guarantee a profit
goals. In a recent survey conducted by such as corporate earnings, interest or prevent losses.
Halloween is over quickly. But scary
the National Council on Aging and rate movements, personal income levother groups, 45% of the respondents els, and so on. Heres the point: Dont investment moves can have a lasting
who were 60 or older said they wished overreact to those scary headlines, or effect so stay away from them.
they had saved more money, and even to short-term market drops.
Tune in Tuesday mornings to Eagle
Instead, focus on
101.5
FM at 8:30 am to hear Philip
the fundamentals
driving
your Hofweber discuss the weekly Financial
investments Focus Topic. Philip Hofweber is a
and maintain a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
long-term per- Investments located in Downtown
spective.
Gaylord. He can be reached at (989)
Chasing hot 731-1851, or e-mail him at phil.hofwei n v e s t m e n t s ber@edwardjones.com. Edward Jones,
You can receive its financial advisors and employees do
tips on hot not provide tax or legal advice. You
investments from should consult with a qualified tax or
multiple sources: legal professional for advice on your
television,
the specific situation. This article was writInternet,
your ten by Edward Jones for use by your
friends, your relalocal Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Petoskey - Nonprofits leaders, staff and

volunteers benefit from a professional
development session, "Super Charge Your
Strategic Plan," scheduled for Thursday,
October 30, from noon to 1:30 at the
American Red Cross Building at 2350
Mitchell Park Drin Petoskey. The session
co-sponsored by the Char-Em United Way
and NorthSky Nonprofit Network will be
led by NorthSky consultant Pamela Evans.
During the session, participants will learn
approaches for developing a strategic plan
that insure its success. Evans will share
tips for engaging and inspiring the leadership team in developing a plan that is
viewed as high value and integral to their
lemon or lime flavoring.

--Brew unsweetened iced tea. Try caffeinefree or herbal flavors.
--Plop a couple of strawberries, orange
slices, lime wedges or cucumber rounds into
a pitcher of water, then refrigerate
overnight.
--Rustle up homemade iced coffee with or
without a splash of skim milk and with a
shake of cinnamon and/or a dash of vanilla
extract. Brew extra in the morning or put on
a pot of decaf later in the day so your iced
coffee doesn't keep you up at night.
--Try calorie-free seltzer or club soda-with
a citrus spritz or mix in a splash of your
favorite real fruit juice for a treat.
Think twice about other diet foods, too.
Some sugar-free candies, salad dressings, ice
cream, packaged desserts, yogurt and preserves are made with artificial sweeteners. A
better idea: Splurge on your favorite fruit,
like juicy citrus, frozen raspberries, ripe
pears, exotic pomegranates or the crunchiest, sun-ripened Granny Smith apples from
your local farm stand. Serve over sugar-free,
low-fat plain yogurt with a generous dusting
of cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa -- or all three!.
He is a past president of both the

Great Lakes
Pastel Society
and Grand
Valley Artists.
Jim is one of the
group of very
respected and admired artists known as
The West Michigan Eight. They have
been asked to exhibit together in museums, art centers and galleries throughout
the state of Michigan. He is the inventor
of the Jim Markle Pastel Easelbox for
location painting. Great American Art
Works, a manufacturer of pastels for the
professional, markets throughout the
United States a Jim Markle North
American Landscape set of pastels.
Jims work is frequently published
and he has written numerous articles for
various prestigious national and international art publications. Having had a
number of one-man shows at many venues, including art museums, his work is
represented in museum, hospital, corporate and private collections throughout
the United States, Canada, France,
Germany, Netherlands and the Far East.
He is represented in Michigan by the
Mercury Head Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
and the Lansing Art Center in Lansing,
MI.
The Coffee at Ten series is free and
open to the public. The Crooked Tree
Arts Center is located downtown
Petoskey at 461 E. Mitchell Street. For
more information please call the Arts
Center at 231-347-4337 or visit
www.crookedtree.org. This program supported in part by the Michigan Council
for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Edward
Jones of Harbor Springs and Petoskey.
Wilkinson Rd.
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10am Crafting
10am Pokeno
11am Golden Toners Exercise
12pm Lunch - Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Rice,
Snow Peas, Cauliflower, Pineapple
1pm Penny Bingo
5pm Dinner - Beef Stew, Biscuit,
Green Beans, Apple
5:30pm Karaoke
Friday, October 31
10am Card Golf
10am Mercy Rehab Exercise Group
11am Halloween Party
12pm Lunch - Pork Roast
w/Apple Glaze, Stuffing,
Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes,
Applesauce
1pm Pantry Bingo
1pm Pool-9 Ball
Turkey
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Corn Blend
Green Beans Almondine
Mixed Fruit
Pumpkin Pie
Monday, November 3
10am Quilting
11am Flower Arranging
12pm Lunch- Sloppy Joe on Bun,
Green Beans, Corn, Orange
12:30pm Beginning Clogging
1pm TEFAP American Legion
1pm Bridge Club
1:30pm Clogging
2:30-4pm Computer Club
5pm Dinner Baked Ham, Peas &
Carrots, Baked Potato, Pineapple
Tuesday, November 4
Election Day Get Out and Vote!
10am Bible Study
10am Zumba Gold
12pm Lunch Polish Sausage on
Bun, Carrots, Asparagus, Apple
12:30pm Veterans Day Program
1pm Euchre
4-5pm Blood Pressure/Sugar Checks
5pm Dinner Turkey, Stuffing,
Gravy, Corn, Green Beans,
Applesauce
Wednesday, November 5
9:30-10:30am Commodities @St Marys
9am Dulcimer Group
10am Line Dancing
12pm Lunch Chicken Dijon, Rice,
Cauliflower, Sugar Snap Peas, Mandarin
Oranges
1pm Pool-Ball in Hand
1pm Mahjong
1pm Wii Bowling
2:30pm Unlucky 7s
5pm Dinner Meatloaf, Baked Potato,
Broccoli, Strawberries
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Health & Wellness
Autumn event puts focus on health

Refreshments
Visitors will have the opportunity to converse one-on-one with clinicians. Expert presenters include Laurie A. Kane, MD,
Endocrinologist, who will speak about diabetes and Pharmacist Ronald Fila, RPh, who
will discuss the latest trends with diabetic
medications.
This is a great opportunity for area residents to come together for a wide range of
topics related to health and wellness, says
Tanya A. Janes, BS, CHES, McLaren Northern
Michigan Health and Wellness Education
Specialist. Knowledge is the key component
to taking charge of ones health.
PETOSKEY - McLaren Northern Michigan

will host its Autumn Health Event on
Wednesday, November 12, 2014. The event
will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion
and Dialysis Center, 820 Arlington Avenue,
Petoskey. Healthy attractions include:
Presentations by local Endocrinologist &
Pharmacist
Cooking demonstrations with Registered
Dietitians
Blood pressure and glucose screenings
Exhibits including the latest in diabetes
products
Chair massages
The Naturalist
Health
Department
wants to
reach every
woman, every
year
Therapeutic Massage and Healing Arts
The Naturalist Therapeutic Massage and Healing Arts offers a wide variety of massage techniques including Geriatric
and Oncology Massage. The office is located at 1029 Gornick Ave. Suite 103 in Gaylord.
By Jessica Boyce
Cindy Dort has been a licensed Massage Therapist since
1997 and opened up The Naturalist Therapeutic Massage
and Healing Arts in Gaylord shortly after she got her license.
She has also been a board member for the Michigan chapter
of the American Massage Therapy Association for the past
five years.
The Naturalist offers multiple techniques of massage
including Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Cranial Sacral work.
Cindy is also trained in Geriatric and Oncology (cancer)
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but breast

cancer kills women every day of the year. And every day,
thousands of women whether or not theyre employed
must make a choice between paying the bills or taking
care of their own health. The Health Department of
Northwest Michigan wants to remove all obstacles women
face in seeking the care that might help them detect and
prevent breast cancer.
Joy Klooster, who coordinates several womens health
programs for the Health Department, noted that breast
cancer affects every member of the family, and everyone
can help save the lives of the women they love. We
encourage husbands, boyfriends, kids, parents, bosses and
best friends to help make it a priority for EVERY woman in
their lives, EVERY year.
Klooster said the Health Departments Breast and
Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) targets women
age 40-64 who have no insurance, or who have high insurance deductibles for diagnostic procedures like ultrasounds and breast tissue biopsies. We also have ways to
help women ages 25 to 39 who have abnormal breast findings and need mammograms, she explained. We provide
follow-up for abnormal findings, and if a cancer is found,
we can help them through the Medicaid Treatment Act.
Every woman who is 40 or older should seek a mammogram, every year. If you find a lump and dont know where
to turn, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan
will guide you to the right screening program. To learn
more about the Health Department's Breast and Cervical
Cancer Control Program, visit www.nwhealth.org.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is mandated by the Michigan Public Health Code to promote
wellness, prevent disease, provide quality healthcare,
address health problems of vulnerable populations, and
protect the environment for the residents and visitors of
Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego Counties. Call
(800) 432-4121 for more information or to schedule a
mammogram.
Massage and does out-calls for the patients that cant make it
to her. Something else that she does is Compassionate Touch
Massage for dementia and Alzheimers patients.
The Naturalist is located at 1029 Gornick Ave. Suite 103 in
Gaylord. Cindys normal hours are Monday Thursday from
about 7:30 am 4:30 pm. She has a short day at the office on
Wednesdays because this is her day for her home visits for
the patients that cant make it to the office. Cindy offers a
student and a senior discount, and if you would like to know
more about pricing of the different massage techniques, you
can call The Naturalist at (989) 705-1451.
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112 E. Sixth St, PO Box 1914, Gaylord
989-732-5892
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neck bone pillows, essential oils.
Gift certificates available.
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Special ends October 31, 2014

October 30, 2014

LOCAL NEWS FROM NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Local News Line (989) 732-8160

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Celebrating 20 years of success

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Fire District hosts Halloween

The Mancelona Fire District is hosting their annual Halloween

and their dancer(s) during the creative

CTAC School of Ballets Evening of Dance

Emily McGeehan, Pre-professional

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