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ATV and dirt bike enthusiasts willconverge on the town of Lewiston this weekend, as the 2nd Annual Lewiston ATV Rodeo revs up on Friday andSaturday, July 22 and 23.

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The AuSable River Festival kicks off this Saturday with the Spike’s Challenge canoe race, and the famous AuSable River CanoeMarathon will begin at 9:00 pm, the following Saturday, July 30th, running 100 miles from Grayling to Oscoda.

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There’s something for everyone at Grayling’s AuSable River Festival. The week-long event leadsup to the 64th AuSable River International Canoe

Marathon, and includes a variety of fun events,such as the H.U.P. (Hurry Up & Paddle) race, Kid’sDay, an Arts & Crafts show with over 100 vendors,and the Classic Car Show of Grayling. Other festiv-ities include the AuSable River Festival Parade, 10k

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In addition, there will be a special guestappearance by Gaylord resident Alaric RokkoJans, who is Chicago’s most noted composerfor the stage and screen. Mr. Jans will be per-forming several selections from his film scores.

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next to the First Congregational Church com-plete with refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.There will be a suggested donation of $20 perperson for this event, which will aid theFriendship Shelter in their mission to helpthose most in need in our community.

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Classic vehicle enthusiasts get ready for a feast forthe eyes, as the 3rd Annual Black

River Full Gospel Car & Truck Show takes placethis coming Saturday, July 23rd, from 9 am until 3pm, at the Black River Full Gospel Church located at4161 South River Road near Cheboygan.

“We are in a rural setting with 12 acres of proper-ty and the car show is an ideal way to utilize ourchurch for a community event,” states Black RiverFull Gospel Church Pastor, James Seaman. “The pasttwo years have been productive and a learning experience, and this year we are really ready to pro-vide a fun family experience.”

The first two years of the show were hindered by

inclement weather, yet there were still approximate-ly 25 vehicle entries for attendees to enjoy perusing.This year, firmly believing blue skies and war m tem-peratures will prevail for the event, Pastor Seamanexpects that number of entries to double.

“We are expecting about 50 entries in the carshow,” he notes. “We will have goody bags, dashplaques, and quality door prizes for registrants andare awarding over 30 trophies. We have the Vietnam Veterans Post of Cheboygan providing at least onemilitary vehicle for display and will have a kids areaincluding a bouncy house, face painting and freeballoons. Our concession stand is reasonably pricedand provides a tasty dining variety.”

Pastor Seaman adds that there will also be freebibles and informational tools available for thoseinterested. Black River Full Gospel is a faith walking/

Pentecostal church that believes the Bible and lead-ing of the Holy Spirit -not religion/tradition/denomination- should regulate the life of aChristian.

He states, “We strive to bring understanding of uncompromised word of God to people, with love,knowing each one grows spiritually with biblical wisdom and revelation. Personally I have beeninvolved in the ministry here for over four years.”

“The car show was birthed as the result from (our

congregation) looking at the facility God hadblessed us with and how we could best share it withthe community,” Pastor Seaman adds. “All in all, webelieve we have lined up a great day of fun for the whole family.”

For more infor-mation about theevent, visit black-riverfullgospel.com.

On Tuesday, July 26th at 6:30 p.m., the Otsego County Library will offer a program and book signing with Jack R. Westbrook,author of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 1976-2011. As the retired managing editor of the Michigan Oil & Gas Newsmagazine, Westbrook followed the story of the Fund from its

beginnings and has been one of its champions during its 35- year history.For much of the 1970s, controversy swirled over oil and gas

drilling in the Pigeon River State Forest. Those dedicated topreserving the area known as the “Big Wild” fought oil explo-ration in the area, while others believed the potential for eco-nomic growth outweighed the possibility of environmentalproblems.

With opinion divided at both the state and local levels, theMichigan United Conservation Club (MUCC) and Michigan Oiland Gas Association (MOGA) put forward a compromise that would balance the needs of both sides. Drilling could contin-ue, but the revenue realized by the state from oil and gas leasesand royalties would be used to buy more land for the use of Michigan’s sportsmen. On July 23, 1976, then GovernorMilliken signed the law creating the Michigan Land Trust Fund.

In the early years “raids” to the Fund diverted monies to avariety of programs with no ties to its original purpose; in 1994voters approved Proposal P to amend the Michigan

Constitution and guarantee that Fund dollars be used only toprotect the state’s natural resources and provide public recre-ation opportunities. At the end of 2010, the Fund had granted

more than $816.6 million for 1,602 projects affecting all of Michigan’s 83 counties.

Westbrook is the author of six previous historical photoreview books for Arcadia Publishing Company. The MichiganNatural Resource Trust Fund book is available for sale at theLibrary or by using a special Pigeon River County order form; aportion of the sale of each book with be donated to the PigeonRiver Country Association.

For more information persons may call the Otsego County Library at 732-5841. For background on the Pigeon Riverdrilling controversy or MNRTF projects in Otsego County, try searching the online archives of the Herald Times on thelibrary’s website www.otsegocountylibrary.org.

Classic vehicle enthusiasts get ready for a feast for the eyes, as the 3rd Annual BlackRiver Full Gospel Car & Truck Show takes place this coming Saturday, July 23rd, from 9

am until 3 pm, at the Black River Full Gospel Church in Cheboygan. Courtesy Photo

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Cook, Executive Director of the Grayling Chamber of Commerce. “There are all differ-ent kinds of events, and there really is some-thing for everyone.” Cook said that the festi-val attracts an average of 15-20 thousandpeople per year.

The festival kicks off with Spike’s Challenge,sponsored by Spike’s Keg o’ Nails. The much-anticipated canoe race is held the weekendbefore the AuSable River Canoe Marathonand runs from the streets of Grayling toMcMaster’s Bridge. Time trials for starting position are held on Saturday, July 23rd, at9:00 am in the City Park pond. The C-1 Raceis at 6:00 Saturday night and runs fromBorcher’s Canoe Livery to Burton’s Landing.The C-2 race is on Sunday, and canoes andteams will line up on Ingham Street at 8:30am, with the race beginning at 9:00 am. A $5,400 purse will be awarded to the winning team.

New for this year will be the Saturday NightMusic Bash, on Michigan Avenue in uptownGrayling. Enjoy live music, food, and dancing from 3:00 to 11:00 pm on Saturday night, July 23rd.

Tuesday, July 26th is Kids Day at theGrayling City Park from 10:00am to 2:00pm.Kids of all ages can enjoy the games, inflata-bles, face painting, contests, prizes, andmore. Admission is free and lunch will beprovided.

Next Wednesday, the time trials f or starting position in the AuSable Canoe Marathon willbe held from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Penrod’s CanoeLivery. At 7:00 pm, the H.U.P. (Hurry Up &Paddle) race will be held at the Grayling City Park. The H.U.P. race is a festival favorite,

challenging teams to build a canoe using only one sheet of plywood, two 2’ x 4” x 8” boards,a pound of nails, and one roll of duct tape.Competition categories include MostCreative Design, Best Costumed Paddler, 1stPlace “Fastest HUP’er,” Almost-But Not Quite1st Place, the Sinker Award, and the “Haven’tGot a Clue” Award.

Thursday, July 28th marks another exciting day, with the Marathon Coffee Break from9:00 to 11:00 am at the Citizens Bank, time tri-als for starting position in the AuSable RiverCanoe Marathon from 4:00 to 8:00 pm atPenrod’s Canoe Livery, business relay racesfrom 4:30 to 7:00 pm, and the AuSable RiverC-1 Express Race at 7:15 pm at Penrod’s.

Next Friday July 29th, there will be plenty of events, including Borcher’s Annual Kids Race, which will be held at 10:00 am at Borcher’sCanoe Livery, the Arts and Crafts Show in theGrayling City Park 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, theannual “Quilt Sitters” Quilt Show from 10:00am to 5:00 pm at the Icehouse Quilt Shop, theGrayling Eagles Club Beer Tent from 11:00 amto 2:00am at the Grayling Eagles Club, and theSpecial Olympics Canoe Races at 4:30 pm atPenrod’s Canoe Livery. Also on Friday is theclassic car “Cruise Night,” which will start atNorthstar Auto Wash at 7:00 pm.

On Saturday, the Classic Car Show of Grayling will take place on Michigan Avenuefrom 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Grayling Recreational Authority will host its annual10K & 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 am, and the Artsand Crafts show will continue in the Grayling City Park from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The AuSable River Festival Parade will start at 3:00pm and will run through the streets of

Grayling along Michigan Avenue to LakeStreet. A Paddler’s Mass will be held at St.Mary’s Parish at 4:30 pm, and the famous AuSable River Canoe Marathon will begin at9:00 pm, running 100 miles from Grayling toOscoda.

Sunday, July 31st marks the end of the AuSable River Festival, and the Black BearBicycle Tour is the festival’s final event. The100 mile bicycle ride will begin at 8:00 am on

Michigan Ave in Grayling and will end inOscoda. The route winds through beautifulforests, and follows portions of the AuSableRiver. Riders will finish the tour along the AuSable River, just upriver from the end pointof the AuSable Canoe Marathon in Oscoda.

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those vintage machines as well as fascinating demonstrations of early mill technology andcrafts, at their annual Tractor, Engine & CraftShow held on the clubs grounds near WalloonLake. The event also features plenty of livemusic, a huge flea market, and lots of exciting things to see and do for those of every age.

A highlight each day of the festival is anamazing “Parade of Power,” taking place at 2pm as a procession of vintage tractors andfarm-related equipment proceeds around theshow grounds. There are also several demon-strations taking place daily, including a work-ing sawmill, veneer mill, shingle mill, anoperating basket factory, plus a blacksmithon-site displaying the art of metal forging, as well as corn chopping, cross cut sawing, andthreshing demonstrations.

The feature tractor for this year’s event isun-styled Allis Chalmers. Un-styled tractorshave a rugged, utilitarian look, and are typi-cally from the pre World War II era after whichtime manufacturers began adding compo-

nents such as additional body panels and

more comfortable seats, thus styling the look of the machines.The musical line-up at this year’s show

starts off with and Open Mic invitation tomusicians on Thursday, and will bring Country Traveler, a line dancing event, Gene Warner’s Second Time Around, WellingtonFarms Music and Entertainment and HortonCreek to the stage on Friday from noonthrough mid-evening.

On Saturday, Kelly Shively leads off themusical venue starting at noon, followed by the Nashville sounds of Chris Dominic (withSarah Schaffer and Jessica Dominic). Then,it’s the Maple Sugar Band from 4 to 6 pm, andat 7 pm Missouri Hayride will take the stage.

Kids will enjoy watching or participating inthe daily Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, or getting upclose to a variety of animals at the on-site pet-ting zoo, and attendees of all ages will want tocatch the Tractor Safari that begins at 7 pmeach evening. During the Safari, a tractorpulls adventurers aboard wagons through the

woods on a journey that culminates with aspectacular view overlooking LakeCharlevoix.

There is also an Arts & Craft show each day of the event, a museum on-site filled with vin-tage farm equipment, and there is evencamping available, with both rustic sites andsites with electrical hook-ups.

The entrance fee for the NorthernMichigan Antique-Flywheelers 24th AnnualTractor, Engine & Crafts show is just $5 perperson. That’s one heck of an old-time valuethat makes it easy to bring the whole family out for a weekend of great fun.

For additional information, visit www.wal-loonlakeflywheelers.net.

BOYNE CITY

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

CHARLEVOIX

Consign Design100 Van Pelt Pl.Charlevoix

231-237-9773www.consigndesign.net

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

Kelly’s Antiques &Furniture Barn06176 Old US 31 SouthCharlevoix231-547-0133www.dkellyantiques.com

EAST JORDAN

CrossroadsResale Shop205 Water Street231-536-7606See us at www.Yell4it.com

ELLSWORTH

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

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

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Pineview Military Surplus7328 Old 27 NorthFrederic989-348-8300

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

Alpine Consign123 S. IndianaGaylord989-731-4327

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

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

RePlay Used Sporting Goods220 S. Otsego Ave.Gaylord989-448-8877www.gaylordreplay.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Memories ofAlpenfest 47

Ayrlia Goosman, 4-year-old daughter of Lisa andJamie Goosman of Gaylord, was dressed in her

Alpenfest attire with matching outfit for her toy ani-mal, Elizabeth. Photo by Dave Baragrey

Nancy Fako and her Alphorn lead the walkingparade on Wednesday morning.

Photo by Jim Akans

The Young Americans performed their high-energy song and dance routines before a full house,er..parking lot, at the Alpenstage during the lunch hour on Wednesday.

Photo by Jim Akans

Coffee Guy, Len Skonieczny, serves up another pitcher java at Die Groeste Kaffe Paus, aka TheWorlds Largest Coffee Break, under the Pavilion

Wednesday morning. Photo by Jim Akans

The crowd was anything but restless whileWednesday evening Alpenstage headliners,

Restless Heart, brought down the house with their exhilarating performance of country/rock flavored

tunes. Photo by Jim Akans

Crazy games and contests, like the stilt walkingcompetition on Thursday, are a favorite staple of

the Alpenfest celebration all week long.Photo by Jim Akans

Steve Irwin chauffeurs Parade Marshal Dean

Johnson and his wife Terry in the Grand Paradeaboard the only remaining Gaylord Model 30 auto-mobile. Photo by Cindy Akans

The Otsego County Library earned the “Best Useof Theme” award in Saturday’s Grand Parade.Other award recipients included PerformanceHobbies (Most Original), Friends for Life (Best

Service Club) and Northern Management Services(Best Overall). Photo by Dave Baragrey

A massive American Flag required 20 sets of hands to hold and stirred spectators patriotic spirit

at the close of the Alpenfest Grand Parade onSaturday. Photo by Dave Baragrey

Baby Smith – The youngest baby in an Alpenfestdress! 11 days old, born on July 5, 2011. KennedyElisabeth Smith. Weighed 5 pounds 0 ounces 18

inches long. Her first Alpenfest (homemadeAlpenfest dress by her Grandmother, Diane

Gaynor). She is the daughter of David & RachelSmith. Courtesy Photo

Newly crowned Alpenfest 47 Queen, StephanieLaRouche and her court; 1st Runner Up Megan

Esson, 2nd Runner Up Kayenne Baur and Kelsey

Lovelace (top left) and Marissa Filarski (top right).Photo by Jim Akans

Traditional Bavarian attire is something the wholefamily can enjoy wearing during Alpenfest week,as demonstrated by the Brazeltons; Jill & Mark(mom & dad) and children James, Andrew and

Emily. Photo by Jim Akans

Sue Ballantyne received the 2011Alpenfest Awardof Excellence, honoring her presence on the

Alpenstrasse for the past 40 years offering beauti-ful hand-made Blumen kranz, a beautiful and

essential element in traditional Alpenfest attire for the ladies. Photo by Dave Baragrey




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GAYLORDHealthy Living Attend the Healthy Living foradults with mental illness

each Tuesday from 10-11amat the United Way building,116 E. Fifth St.July 26 – Stretching food dol-lars Aug. 2 – Healthy snacks &cooking together Aug. 9 – Diabetes education Aug. 16 – What services areavailable and how to accessthem

INDIAN RIVEROutdoor Weekend DayCampsThe Salvation Army is hold-ing day camps for kids ages 8- 12 years old. There will be aBible based curriculum,

explore the forest, paddleboating, learn about & swimin beautiful lakes, games,sports, trail walking, fishing,community service projects,earn TSA emblems, makehealthy snacks and dinnersand much more. Session #2Friday, July 22 & Saturday,July 23; Session #3 Friday, August 12 & Saturday, August13; Session #4 Friday, August19 & Saturday, August 20. Thetimes are Friday 6am - 9pmand Saturday 9am – 7pm.The cost is $25 per session.For information of registra-tion please contact DarleneOlson at 231-408-8928.

CHARLEVOIXVenetian Festival What began 80 years ago as asimple candle-lit boat paradehas grown into a week-long flurry of color and pageantry that highlights the summerseason and attracts tens of

thousands of visitors. TheFestival is July 16 - 23 andoffers a wonderful variety of events geared to delight andentertain every age group.

Most events take place with-in waterfront parks, RoundLake Harbor and LakeCharlevoix.

CHEBOYGANConcertConcert Series In WashingtonPark 7pm July 21 with Blitz

GAYLORDLincoln Day DinnerThe 2011 Lincoln Day Dinneris the annual celebration andfundraising event for TheOtsego County RepublicanParty July 21, 6 - 9:3opm atMarsh Ridge Resort. It willfeature fine food, great com-pany and educational speak-ers. The event will also be anopportunity to celebrate thelife and principles of President, Abraham Lincoln,honor to our troops and hearaddresses from electedRepublican officials. TheKeynote Speaker will be Mr.Bob Chitester. Chitester is apartner of Free To ChooseEnterprise, and manageslicensing and sales of Free ToChoose, the award winning PBS TV series, hosted by Noble Peace Prize winner Dr.Milton Freidman. www.free-tochoose.tv. It is also thename of the best selling book based on the series. Chitesterconceived the project and was Executive Producer of the series. Dr. Freidman andhis principles were a greatinfluence on PresidentReagan and much of the world during the 20th centu-ry. Dr. Friedman and the FreeTo Choose are believed by many to have been agents of freedom for billions of peo-ple.

GRAYLINGMany Faces, ManyPlacesThursday, July 21st at 1pm atDevereaux Memorial Library

- Kids who want to join thelibrary in the Au Sable RiverParade can get help design-ing their international cos-tumes. Suitable for ages 6-12. Sign up at (989) 348-9214.

GRAYLINGBaby ClosetThe Crawford County Baby Closet is open monthly onthe first and third Thursday of the month. It will be openJuly 21 from 11am to 3pm(No customers taken after2:30). It is located at theMichelson Church, 400Michigan Ave. Also if you would like to make any dona-

tions, money or commoditiesto the Baby Closet, they canbe dropped off the days weare open or at the office 8amto 3pm, Monday throughFriday. At present we are inneed of Boy’s 2 & 3T summerclothes, diapers sizes 5 & 6and any summer shoes forgirls and boys. These clothescan be new or any your childhas out grown. Please if youare able to donate any of these items our families would greatly appreciate it. If you are thinking about hav-ing a fundraiser we wouldalso greatly appreciate youthinking about us. There def-initely has been an increasein the number of childrenfrom last year that need ourhelp. Any amount monetary

donations also would begreatly appreciated. For fur-ther information call RoseMary Nelson at 989-348-2985

GAYLORDConcert Ann & Will Rowland! July 22,7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Ann’s clearand range-y voice is warmand full of all the feeling thatis folk music. She can make you want to dance or move you to tears – sometimesboth at once! Will’s not youraverage “folk” musician. Athome with the mandolin orguitar, he plays either withthe kind of energy that clear-ly shows that his whole heartis into the music! Their audi-ences have called them “oneof the most respected folk music husband-and-wife

duos around.” Bring yourlawn chairs and blankets toenjoy the sights and soundsunder the “Pavilion OnCourt” in downtown Gaylord.Sponsored by the GaylordDowntown Development Authority.

GRAYLINGMackinac Island TripThe Grayling Senior Center will be taking a trip to theMackinac Island on Tuesday, August 16th. This trip willinclude Coach BusTransportation to MackinacIsland, Round trip ferry boatride, Carriage Tour, entranceinto Fort Mackinac andlunch in the Tea Room locat-ed in the Fort. Cost for thetrip is $95.00. Reservationsand payments are required inadvance. The deadline toregister is July 22. To registerfor the trip, please contactHelen Nolan at the SeniorCenter at 989-348-7123.

BOYNE FALLSJohn McCutcheonperformsFolk music legend, singer-songwriter, and multi-instru-mentalist John McCutcheon will be performing on Friday,July 22 at Aten Place, 03492

Old Mackinaw Trail, at 7.30pm, Admission $18. It is partof a tour promoting his new (and 34th) album, Passage,on Appalsongs Records. Johnis a 6-time Grammy nomineenoted for his amazing liveperformances.

CHEBOYGANBlood DriveJuly 22, American Red CrossBlood Drive 10am - - 3:45pm.Cheboygan MemorialHospital, 740 S. Main Street

WALLOON LAKEKayak for a causeCamp Daggett AdventureCenter (CDAC) is hosting the3rd annual Kayak for a Causeon Walloon Lake fund-raising event on Saturday, July 23and Sunday July 24 from 9:30a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day. A team of 20 or more adultmen and women who enjoy the sport of recreationalkayaking will tour 30 miles of shore line around WalloonLake lead by Karen Marietti,director of the CDAC. Theproceeds will support schol-arships for youth to partici-pate in adventure educationactivities. For more informa-tion about paddling with theteam, or purchasing a flag for

$50, contact Karen Marietti,CDAC director, at 231-347-9742, ext 117 ormailto:[email protected].

GRAYLINGMusic BashSaturday Night Music Bash in

uptown Grayling.Performance at Michigan Avebetween James St. andNorway St. Saturday, July 23,3pm -8pm. Performers

Include: 3:00pm – Jake Allen,3:45pm – Cast From Willy Wonka, 4:00pm – Carrie Westbay, 4:30pm – Just ForKicks, 5:30pm – By Now,6:15pm – Snaps Ultra,7:15pm – String Time,8:00pm – Trupa, 8:45pm –Milagros. Stores will be openlate with specials. Food &dancing. Hosted by GUDA

MACKINAW CITYUS 23 Receives"Innovation Award"The National Association of Development Organizationsout of Washington DC haschosen the US 23 Heritage

Route program to receivetheir "Innovation Award" for2011! The US 23 HeritageRoute will be showcased inMiami, FL on Oct 8-11, 2011. At this conference, they willalso be up for a "Trailblazer"award as well.

MACKINAW CITYMusic in MackinawJuly 23 - Conkling HeritagePark Roth Performance Shell;8 pm - Featuring "GoethesGrove Connection/BlueLake"

PETOSKEYGuitar WorkshopGuest instructor and artistKen Bonfield will hold aGuitar Workshop on July 23 atthe Crooked Tree Arts Center.Bonfield's workshop is suitedfor intermediate andadvanced players, and thecontent will be student driv-en. Bring your music to shareand to learn from a differentperspective of teaching. Theclass will take place on thestage at the Crooked Tree Arts Center from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Cost is $45 formembers and $65 for non-members. All ages are wel-come. Register online at www.crookedtree.org, or call

231-347-4337 for more infor-mation.

LEWISTONCutest Baby ContestIf you have the cutest baby,this is your contest! All youhave to do is submit a pictureof your baby via email(include your child's firstname only, age, phone num-ber and picture.) This contestis for ages newborn to 4 yrsold. Winners to beannounced at the TimberfestPageant on Aug. 6th. If youhave any questions, pleaseemail all information toKaylie Bradley at kmbra-

[email protected]. Deadlineis July 23.

GAYLORDCeltic FestivalThe Scottish Heavy Athletes will be back to Gaylord thissummer for the 2nd annualGaylord Celtic Festival,Saturday July 23rd. This year's festival, which will beheld on Gornick Ave. inGaylord, across from theOtsego County Sportsplex, will have Celtic dancers, abagpiper, crafts, kid's games,food, and fun for all. Festivalorganizer Jason Cherry saysthe plans are coming along

for an even bigger and bettereven than last year. "In 2010"he said, "we had 14 competi-tors. This year, we expect 20,including at least one womanthrower, and it will be a funshow to watch." Admissionto the festival is free. The ath-letic competition will start at

10 am, with other entertain-ment scheduled throughoutthe day. Cherry said "we'rereally excited to have thedancers and piper with us

this year. So, bring a chairand spend the day with us as we celebrate Celtic culture.

GRAYLINGAuSable River Festival& Canoe MarathonJuly 23 - 31. A week long festi-val featuring the 64th Year of the Longest Non-Stop CanoeRace in Northern Michiganand the World's ToughestSpectator Race!

GRAYLINGPageantMiss Marathon Pageant 2011is taking place at the Grayling High School Auditorium July 23rd, 7 pm. High School girls will be competing for the titleof Miss Marathon 2011 inFashion, Talent, Gown andInterview.

BOYNE FALLSCartoon Network's"Move It Movement"TourThe tour arrives at BoyneMountain on July 23 and it’sfree! This fun-filled eventencourages youth to getactive and stay active. Funstations for kids and families with exciting physical activi-ties include a Skate Park

Challenge, Soccer ShootoutChallenge, Cartoon Network Chill Zone, Crayola OutdoorChallenge and much more.The outdoor activities takeplace, 2 – 6pm on the resort'sHemlock lawn.

GRAYLINGSpike’s Challenge RaceC-1 and C-2 Races held the weekend before the AuSableRiver Canoe Marathon.Saturday, July 23rd – Sunday,July 24. $5,400 Purse. Therace is held the weekendprior to the AuSable RiverCanoe Marathon and runsfrom the streets of Grayling

to McMaster’s Bridge. Timetrials for starting position areheld on Saturday in the City Park pond. The C-1 Race ison Saturday night and runsfrom Borcher’s Canoe Livery to Burton’s Landing. The C-2race is on Sunday where thecanoes and teams line up onIngham Street at 8:30 am.The horn sounds at 9:00 amand the teams are running towards the Old AuSable Fly Shop for their trek toMcMaster’s Bridge.

GRAYLINGCountry Music ShowSaturday, July 23 at 7:30pm -

after two years of successfulproduction, the WellingtonBarndance Shows will con-tinue throughout the 2011season under the new name“The Wellington Country Music Show” and a new bandhas been organized so youcan count on seeing firstclass old fashioned country humor and music next sea-son! Ticket prices will remainthe same at $12.50 per per-son. The Wellington MusicShows will take place on thefollowing additional dates:Saturday, August 27, 2011 at7:30pm / Saturday,September 17, 2011 at7:30pm. For more informa-

tion, call 989-348-5187 or www.wellingtonfarmpark.org.

CHEBOYGANCar and Truck ShowFamily fun for all ages. Goody bags, door prizes and carplaques for 1st 100 partici-pants, 30 trophies awarded.Top 20 Participant's Choice,Top 5 People's Choice,Furthest Driven, Pastor'sChoice, Best UnderConstruction, Matthew Blaskowski Memorial Trophy.Full concessions and kids

area available. Come let yourlite shine along with your car.The show is held July 23 from9am - 2pm at Black River FullGospel Church - 4161 S. River

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GRAYLINGGarden Tractor PullsJuly 24, July 31, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sept 11 and Sept 25. Formore information, call 989-348-5187 or visit www.wellingtonfarmpark.org. Farm is open weekendsMay 14 to June 18 – 9am-5pm, Farm is open everyday June 19 to October 31 – 9am-5pm. Last guided tour is 4:30. Admission: Adults$7.50/Seniors & Students$5.50/Family Max $27.50.

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Legislative Build DayOn July 25 from 10am to 2pmthe Otsego County Habitatfor Humanity will be partici-pating in the LegislativeBuild Day. StateRepresentative Greg MacMaster and other locallawmakers will be joining Habitat for Humanity volun-teers in Vanderbilt to work onour current build. The publicis invited to participate in thebuild. If interested, pleaseemail [email protected] or call 989-732-6070.

CHEBOYGANSalmon In The GreatLakesJuly 25, 6:30pm. ChallengesTo Managing Pacific SalmonIn The Great Lakes. TheDNRE will present a programtitled “Challenges toManaging Pacific Salmon inthe Great Lakes”. Randy Claramunt will do a slideshow and talk about salmonfishing in Lake Huron andLake Michigan. The programstarts at 6:30 in the lowerlevel of the Cheboygan AreaPublic Library. This programis open and free to the public.

GAYLORDPersonal Fitness &Training Attend a health seminar atSaks Wellness Center, 1447South Otsego Ave. July 26 at6:30pm on Personal Fitness &Training. To reserve yourseat, call 989-732-7000

GRAYLINGChicken BBQ and IceCream SocialThe Community is invited toattend a Chicken BBQ andIce Cream Social at theGrayling Senior Center onTuesday, July 26th from 4-6pm. Food served includesBBQ Chicken, Cole Slaw,

Baked Beans, Watermelonand Assorted Desserts withIce Cream. The meal is only $5.25 per person with peopleover 60 at a suggested dona-tion of $2.50. Dinner is opento the public. The SeniorCenter is located at 308Lawndale St. For more infor-mation contact the SeniorCenter at (989) 348-7123.

NORTHERN MICHIGANNorthern MichiganFord Retire Group(NMFRG) An annual meeting andluncheon of Ford MotorCompany retirees is held at alocation in NorthernMichigan the first week in August. Since 1980, we haveheld these informative andcasual luncheons. Over the years these luncheons haveexpanded to include a Fordspeaker and locations wereadded to suit the needs of asmany Ford Retirees as possi-ble. The meeting provides anopportunity for all Fordretirees to meet with theirfriends and receive up to dateinfo on the company and itsnew products. This year’s

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event is scheduled for 8/3/11at 11:30 am at the GrandTraverse Resort & Spa in Acme, MI (near TraverseCity). Cost is $30. Payment

must be made in advanceand sign-up should be sentas soon as possible to avoid asold out situation. We are notable to accommodate“walkins” the day of theevent. Your payment must bereceived no later than7/26/11. Jay Uler, 3285 BridgeDrive, East Jordan, MI 49727-8614. Contact Jay Uler at 231-582-9170 or email [email protected]

CHEBOYGANAmazing RaceThe Baraga Boosters will behosting an “Amazing Race”Scavenger Hunt on July 26.

Create your team (consisting of 4 people) and enter thisfriendly competition for anentrance fee of only $25/team. Each team willreceive a top secret packageinstructing them on the tasksthey need to complete inorder to win. All participantsare also invited to attend the Amazing Race Party at GreatLakes Grill in Cheboygan onJuly 26 at 6pm. For moreinformation, or to enter the“Amazing Race”, please con-tact the St. Mary's ParishOffice at (231) 627-2105 orKristin Gilbert at (231) 597-0122.

CHEBOYGANGarden TalkJuly 27 - Great Plants &Combinations For YourGarden, 1pm - 4pm.Presented by JanetMacunovich, Sponsored by The Perennial Garden Club.This will be held at the St.John Lutheran Church Hall,8757 N. Straits Hwy. Cost isfree but registration isrequired. Contact Susan 231-625-2827 Email: [email protected]

NORTHERN MICHIGANSenator Walker office

hoursState Sen. Howard Walker, R-Traverse City, has scheduledsummer office hours. Officehours provide constituentsan opportunity to meet anddiscuss concerns with thesenator or a member of hisstaff. All are welcome.July 27--Bellaire - 2 to 3pm.Bellaire Library, 111 S. BridgeSt. Aug. 11--Traverse City - 4 to5pm. Traverse City PublicLibrary, Thirlby Room, 610 Woodmere Ave. Aug. 16--Harbor Springs -10:30 to 11:30am. HarborSprings Public Library, 206 S.Spring St. Aug. 16--Charlevoix - 1 to2pm. Charlevoix City Hall,210 State St. Aug. 25--Sault Ste. Marie -11:30am to 12:30pm, BaylissLibrary, 541 Library Drive Aug. 25--St. Ignace - 2 to3pm. St. Ignace City Hall, 396N. State St.

GAYLORDHomemade Pie and aConcertCome and get a homemadepie at the GaylordCommunity BandPerformance under thePavilion on Wednesday, July 27th at 8pm. Members of theGaylord Area Council for the Arts will be baking theirfavorite pies and selling themas a fundraiser for the ArtsCenter and Arts Week events.Board President Trish Duley stated that "GACA membersare well known for their culi-nary experience, especially their baking skills." Thefundraising event will helpenable GACA to continue itsmission to enhance the qual-ity of life in our community through the arts.

LAKES OF THE NORTHEmbroiderers GuildThe Northern MichiganChapter of the EmbroiderersGuild of America will meetJuly 27 at 11:30am. This willbe our annual summerluncheon and will be held atLakes of the North. A silentauction will not be held atthis time. For further infor-mation, call Sue at 231-584-2091.

CHEBOYGANConcertConcert Series In WashingtonPark 7pm July 28 with Whitmore 4 & Company

BOYNE FALLSAntique FlywheelersShow

The 24th Annual WalloonLake Antique Tractor-Engineand & Craft Show is sched-uled for July 28-31 at theFlywheelers Show Groundson U.S. Highway 131, 2.5miles south of Walloon Lake.The event features a largeflea market, arts and craftsdemonstrations and sales, working blacksmith, basketfactory and veneer mill, oldmachinery in operation,camping, free parking, afashion show, musical enter-tainment and food.

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Jeff FitzGerald & TheRemedee Band! July 29, 7:30pm - 9:30 pm. Enjoy TheRemedee Band, a NorthernMichigan Band featuring Mike Walker (LeadGuitar/Voc), Jim Tobin(Drums/Voc), Ed Fellabaum(Bass/Voc) & Jeff FitzGerald(Guitar/Voc). Bring yourlawn chairs and blankets toenjoy the sights and soundsunder the “Pavilion OnCourt” in downtown Gaylord.Sponsored by the GaylordDowntown Development Authority.

CHEBOYGANMusic FestThe City of CheboyganDowntown Development Authority is hosting theDowntown Music Festival onJuly 29 & 30 in the CitizensNational Bank parking lot.July 29th performers includethe Cover Hogs, Harper andthe Midwest Kind, and Jelly Roll Blues Band. July 30thperformers are Centerville,Billy Jewell and His BadHabits, and Brian Lorenteand the Usual Suspects. Freeadmission! Performancesbegin at 5:00 pm on bothnights. For more informationon the DowntownCheboygan Music Festival,

please contact KirstenGuenther, DowntownEnhancement Administrator,231-627-9931

CHEBOYGANStreet FairThe City of CheboyganDowntown Development Authority is hosting the 6th Annual Street Fair on July 30from 10am to 3pm through-out Downtown Cheboygan.Event highlights include:street carnival, arts & craftsshow, inflatable games andactivities, farmer’s market,and Art Without Borders, andmuch more! For more infor-mation, please contact theKirsten Guenther, DowntownEnhancement Administrator,627-9931.

GRAYLINGBreakfast and IceCream SocialMichelson Memorial UnitedMethodist Church will host aPancake Breakfast onSaturday, July 30, from 8amto 10am sponsored by the Youth Group. The Ice CreamSocial will be from noon to4pm.

GAYLORDAnnual NativeAmerican Pow WowJuly 30 & 31, 10am - 9pm atOtsego County Fairgrounds.Come see Native Americandancing singing arts andcrafts, Indian villages, tipis,kids craft corner authenticfood like fry bread. Don'tmiss this super event for the whole family. We have somuch entertainment itsgoing to be hard to fit it intwo days. We will have wig wams and all kinds of lifeway demos going on for yourenjoyment. Admission isonly $6 for anyone 5 yearsand older.

PETOSKEYSidewalk SalesThe Petoskey Downtown

Management Board and thePetoskey Regional Chamberof Commerce invite you tothe 2011 Annual Sidewalk Sales. Friday, July 29 andSaturday, July 30. Plenty of entertainment, food, fun andof course sensational valuesfrom participating down-town merchants will abound.This once a year event fea-tures more than 140 down-town businesses joining forces to offer you great sav-ings!

CARP LAKEFree Boater's SafetyClass

Sponsored by Paradise Lake Association, presented by Emmet County Sheriff'sOffice - July 30th; 9 am - 3 pmat the Carp Lake TownshipHall. To register contact theEmmet County Sheriff'soffice between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday at 231-439-8900. Please note that they must have at least 10 peoplesigned up by July 26th for theclass to take place!

GRAYLINGClassic Car ShowSee all the classics at the AuSable River Classic CarShow July 30 in UptownGrayling. Registration 8-11am. Awards presented at2pm. Entry fee, $15. Theshow is sponsored by Feeny Ford, Moore's NAPA Automotive, Upper LakesTire, Quality Truck & Auto Accessories. Cruise night July 29 at Northstar Auto Wash.7pm cruise.

MACKINAW CITYMusic in MackinawJuly 30 - Conkling HeritagePark Roth Performance Shell;8 pm - Featuring "RaisinPickers".

PETOSKEYPaint OutCrooked Tree Arts Center willhost its 6th Annual Paint Outon Saturday, July 30. Artistscan be checked in at eitherthe Crooked Tree Arts Centerin Petoskey, the PierRestaurant in HarborSprings, or Esperance inCharlevoix between thehours of 8-9 am. From 6-7pm there will be a receptionin the lower level of CTACand all work created that day will be for sale. For thoseunable to make the opening,the work that has not sold will be on display until theend of August.

BOYNE FALLSBoyne Tournament ofChampionsThe Boyne Tournament of Champions brings togetherthe most diverse group of golf champions to duel it outon The Alpine course atBoyne Mountain Aug. 1 - 3.Professionals, amateurs,males and females ranging inage from 14 to 84 competeagainst each other from vari-ous tees on The Alpine at

Boyne Mountain. Format is54 holes of stroke play with acut after the first 36 holes.Past champions of majortournaments from around

the state are qualified to play in this event. The BoyneTournament of Champions issanctioned by the MichiganPGA.

GAYLORDDiabetes Attend a health seminar atSaks Wellness Center, 1447South Otsego Ave. Aug. 2 at6:30pm on Diabetes. Toreserve your seat, call 989-732-7000

INDIAN RIVERBook saleThe Friends of the IndianRiver Library will be hosting

weekly book sales this sum-mer on Wednesday's from11am – 3pm in the TuscaroraTwp Building.

MACKINAW CITYLibrary summer read-ing programSummer Reading Program atthe Mackinaw Area PublicLibrary thru August 2. Thelibrary's summer reading program is open to anybody of any age and is free. Specialguests will appear onTuesday afternoons. Phone231-436-5451, or e-mailDebbie [email protected] for

program details.

GAYLORDWilly Wonka is com-ing to townGaylord Community Production’s summer musi-cal “Willy Wonka”, will beshowing August 3, 4, 5, and 6at 7:30pm at the Alan L.Gornick Auditorium inGaylord High School. Ticketsare $10 for seniors and stu-dents and $12 for adults.Ticket sales began June 29 atthe Gaylord InformationCenter (corner of Otsego Ave.and First St.). Phone ordersare accepted with credit cardinformation; phone 989-732-4000.

ANTRIM, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET &OTSEGO COUNTIESMammogramsMammogram appointmentsare available for low-income/uninsured/underin-sured women. If you haveuninsured employees or if mammograms are not a cov-ered benefit in their healthinsurance package, pleaseencourage your femaleemployees to schedule amammogram at the HealthD e p a r t m e n t .Uninsured/underinsured women age 40 to 64 who livein Antrim, Charlevoix,Emmet, and Otsego countiesand who meet income guide-lines are eligible. Incomeguidelines are generous-- women from a family fourcan have a householdincome of nearly $56,000 andqualify. Appointments areavailable now! Call theHealth Department of Northwest Michigan at 800-432-4121 during regularbusiness hours.Mammograms save lives!

BOYNE FALLSPolish FestivalOne of best ethnic festivals inMichigan. Music, rides, foodand fun for the whole family.

Aug. 4th - 6th.

LEWISTONVendors wantedThe Annual LewistonTimberfest is quickly approaching on August 5 - 7!There is still time for craftersto register for this most prof-itable event. If you are inter-ested being a flea market orantique & collectible vendor,spaces are available. Allcrafters and vendors may calland register at 989-350-9730. Applications are available atthe Lewiston Chamber of Commerce and online at www.lewistonchamber.com.

GAYLORDGood morning Gaylord You are invited to “GoodMorning Gaylord” on Friday, August 5th from 8-9am atMarsh Ridge Resort. Thisevent is sponsored by FirstFederal of NorthernMichigan with guest speakerGuardian Gals, Inc. The costis $10 for Chamber Members,$15 for non-members andincludes a breakfast buffet.

MACKINAW CITYRendezvous inMackinawThe Fort Michilimackinac

Pageant, Inc is sponsoring the Rendezvous in Mackinaw and Trade Fair Aug 5-7. It istheir intent to present theNative Americans, American,French and English as they mixed together in the 1700'sand early 1800's in theMackinaw Region. The 18thcentury Market Fair will fea-ture merchants and blankettraders with 18th and 19thcentury crafts, clothing andaccessories. There will alsobe musket firing, cooking and other demonstrations.Hawk and knife, archery andother competitions. Eventsare held at Conkling HeritagePark and the PerformanceCourt in the Mackinaw Crossings Mall.

GAYLORDBasketball ShootingContestThe Gaylord Blue DevilBoosters Organization isholding a BasketballShooting Contest! Shooteither free throws or 3-pointshots for entry into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to MCSports! August 7 from 2pm –4pm at MC Sports, M-32 West. Please make a dona-tion per shot - all proceeds gotoward supporting GaylordBlue Devil Athletic Programs.If you make a free-throw, your name is entered 1 time

in the drawing. If you make a3-pointer, your name isentered 3 times.

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Children Playgroup –August ScheduleTuesday, Aug. 9, 11:30 -12:35pm, Sportsplex Pool,Parent & Child Swim Class.*Free Admission. Swim dia-pers provided for Sportsplex Parent / Child lessons, ½hour lesson, ½ hour play-time, then stay as long as you’d like! Tuesday, Aug. 23,10 - 11:30am, Otsego County Park, North Pavilion. *Free Admission. **Snacks, Crafts,& Friends. Questions? CallLaura at 732-7289 or [email protected]

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Attn: BusinessesPlease bring your ideas forthis years Grayling Christmas Walk to our weekly meetingsstarting at Citizens Bank.(Rear door entrance) Wemeet on Thursday morningsstarting at 8 a.m. All busi-nesses are welcome. Moreinformation contact PamBarr at 989-348-6000.

GAYLORDDigestive Health Attend a health seminar atSaks Wellness Center, 1447South Otsego Ave. Aug. 9 at6:30pm on Digestive Health.To reserve your seat, call 989-

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Q: Our son is 3 years old andin the night he will sob, cry andscream out when he is asleep.Can you tell me more aboutnight terrors?

Juli: While nightmares are commonin children, night terrors occur in only about 5 percent. Kids between the agesof 4 and 12 are most likely to have night

terrors, but they can occur at any age.Nightmares happen during the RapidEye Movement (REM) stage of sleep andcan usually be recalled when the child wakes up. Night terrors, on the otherhand, occur when a child is switching between stages of sleep and usually have no narrative associated with them.In other words, with most night terrors,a child will not wake up and be able torecall a dream involving a scary monsteror anything else specific.

When having a night terror, a childoften sits up in the middle of a deepsleep, screaming and sometimesthrashing around. As hard as you try toconsole your child during a night terror,it's not likely to work. He might not rec-ognize you or even acknowledge your

presence. Most experts recommend that you don't wake your child up during anepisode. Instead, keep your child from

getting hurt, but let the terror run itscourse. He is likely to fall back asleepand have no memory the next morning of what happened.

Night terrors tend to be genetic. Youcan reduce the likelihood of night ter-rors in your child by making sure hesticks to a regular sleep schedule. Kidsare most likely to have night terrors when they are overly tired, sleeping inan unusual place, or dealing with signif-

icant stress.** ** **

Q: Our 7-year-old daughter isan over-the-top perfectionist. Ifher crayon strays outside theline, she throws the pictureaway. If her bedspread haswrinkles in it, she freaks out.How can we temper this behav-ior?

Jim: There are practical steps you cantake to minimize these challenges with your daughter. Author Shana Schuttehas crafted a list of five ways to balanceperfectionism in kids:

1) Don't encourage your child's per-

fectionism. If your daughter throws atantrum because the shoes you pickedfor her don't match her outfit, don't

bend over backward to accommodateher. She needs to learn how to compro-mise in order to function in life.

2) You don't indicate where yourdaughter falls in the birth order, but it'simportant to recognize that firstbornchildren are often perfectionists.Parents tend to treat their firstborn withmore attention to detail. If you're a new parent and your baby's pacifier falls inthe dirt, you sterilize it. But by the timechild No. 3 arrives, you just wipe the dirton your sleeve and stick it back in hismouth.

3) Take a personal inventory. If youtend to have perfectionist tendencies yourself, address them. If you stress outover every minor detail, your daughter will pick up on that and behave thesame way.

4) Maintain a sense of humor. When your daughter feels like life is falling apart as the result of a mistake she'smade, a little joking or acting silly cansend a strong message that imperfec-tion is not the end of the world.

5) Tell a story from your own experi-ence. This is especially helpful inmoments when humor is not appropri-ate. Talk about how you felt when you were younger and believed you weren't

measuring up. Your goal is not to change your

daughter's personality entirely. It is simply to helpsoften the edges so that she'llfeel more relaxed and securedespite her mistakes.

** ** ** Jim Daly is president of Focus on

the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a hus-

band and father of two.Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-

chologist, co-host of Focus on the Family, author of several books,and a wife and mother of three.

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Travelers heading down M-32 throughElmira may notice an extra touch of coloraccenting the landscape on the eastern edgeof town. That carefully placed row of woodengreen barrels brimming with flowers and American flags are there through the atten-tive and loving work of Dorothy Billideau andDale and Cindy Larson, who were part of theoriginal Elmira Beautification Committee which was founded nearly 20 years ago.

When that committee began, businessesand individuals in the area contributedenough barrels and flowers to line the MainStreet with nearly 50 floral displays. Thoughparticipation has waned a bit over the years,Dorothy Billideau says her and a few friends

continue to bring some of that extra color andflair to the community each summer.

“Dale and Cindy Larson, and myself are

now the beautification committee,” shestates, “and every year we have 20 or so barreldisplays, and we received donation supportfrom Pat and Buds Grocery. I water themthroughout the summer, and Cindy main-tains the flowerbeds where town signs are.The locations are very visible when coming into or out of town, something people noticein those nice open spaces.”

Even in a charming town like Elmira, it’srefreshing that these folks continue to dedi-cate their time to bring a little extra beauty tobehold.

What - Collection Event (First Ever inNorthern Michigan!)

•Latex Paint Recycling Event•All latex paints, in any condition, will be

accepted.•Not sure what kind of paint you have?Latex paint cans often say, “acrylic” and the

clean up instructions will recommend using water.

Oil-based paints often say “alkyd” andrequire paint thinner or other special solventsfor clean up. “Combustible” or “flammable,”also indicate oil-based, not latex paint.

•Latex stains and sealants can be recycledtoo.

End Product•The collected paint will be recycled into

new paint by Epaint Recycling, LLC of BattleCreek, Michigan.

•Called “Everybody’s Paint,” the product’sMichigan-inspired colors include “Petoskey Stone,” “Apple Blossom (pink) and“Mackinaw Green” and 11 others. It is sold atHabitat for Humanity ReStores as well asother retailers.

CRITICAL NOTE: all other paints and fin-ishes—for example oil-based paints, aerosols,polyurethane, varnish—are recycled througha different process, the Household ChemicalDrop-off. There will be a Household

Chemical Drop-off at the same location onthe same day BUT AN APPOINTMENT ISREQUIRED to bring these and other haz-ardous materials. Call 231-348-0660 for anappointment or more information. There isno charge to use the Household ChemicalDrop-off program.

Who will be…Dropping Off Paint:Both residents and businesses may drop off

paint for recycling.Collecting Paint for Recycling:Emmet County Recycling, a program of the

Emmet County Department of Public WorksRecycling the Paint into New:epaint recycling, llc.Selling the Paint Locally:The Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity

ReStore Why- Recycling latex paint instead of land-

filling it is better all around:Recycling the paint saves landfill space,

returns valuable chemicals and pigments tothe marketplace, and, for every 1 gallon of paint recycled, 13 gallons of water are saved,compared to producing paint from virgin pig-ments and other materials.

This latex paint recycling program is alsogood for Michigan’s economy, supporting anew Michigan business which is creating jobs. And they make an excellent product in

14 consistent, Michigan-inspired colors!Finally, recycling latex paint is more con-

venient than solidifying it for disposal (as isrequired by all area waste haulers and theEmmet County Transfer Station). It can take years for a can of paint to dry out even withthe lid open. And even the simplest way of hurrying it along—stirring in scoopable catlitter to absorb the paint—is a messy project.

WhenPilot Collection:Saturday, July 30, 20119:00 a.m. to noon(If the pilot goes well, another collection

will be scheduled for October 1, 2011)New, Reblended “Everybody’s Paint” for

Sale

Regular business hours at the Habitat forHumanity ReStore on Harbor-Petoskey Road.

WhereCollectionEmmet County Drop-off Center7363 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs231-348-0640Paint Recycling epaint recycling, llcBattle Creek, Michigan“Everybody’s Paint” for SaleHabitat for Humanity ReStore8460 Harbor-Petoskey Road (M-119),

Harbor Springs231-348-6926How - To Drop Off Paint•Bring paint in its original cans.•Do NOT mix different paints together. The

paint recycling company must sort the paintsby color before filtering and blending them tomake new paint of consistent colors.

•Convenient: no need to solidify it, as isrequired when latex paint is being thrownaway (in a solid waste landfill). Do NOT addkitty litter.

•$1 per gallon can fee (or 4 quarts, 8 pintsor 16 half-pints). 5-gallon buckets $5. (Thecost is to cover packaging, shipping, and recy-

cling costs.) These prices are per can, regard-less of how full the can is. Prices for the small-er cans will be rounded up (i.e. 3 quarts=$1,12 pints=$2, etc.). Again, do not mix differentpaints together.

How it will be recycled•The collected paint will be sorted by color,

filtered, and blended, with new ingredientsadded as necessary to make high quality paint in consistent colors.

•The metal and plastic cans will also berecycled.

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Like every other investor, you prefer

not to see the value of your investmentsdrop. But at some point they will fallsimply because of the ups and downs of the market. And how you respond toshort-term losses can help determine if you enjoy long-term investment suc-cess.

Investors’ feelings about losses can becomplex. In the field of economics, anarea of study is devoted to “loss aver-sion” — the concept that people dislikelosing money so much that, given achoice, they’d prefer to avoid lossesrather than take gains. For example, if you have a high degree of loss aversion,then you will find greater dissatisfactionby losing $100 than you’d get satisfac-tion from taking a $100 profit.

Loss aversion can lead to variousforms of negative investment behavior.Here are two of the most commonresults:

• Seeking “risk-free” investments — When you think of investment losses,the first thing that probably comes tomind is a drop in stock prices. If you’rereally loss-averse, you might seek toavoid this situation by simply avoiding stocks and placing all your money inother investments. While some of theseinvestments may seem “risk free,” youmust consider factors such as inflationrisk — the possibility that these invest-ments may provide returns that don’tkeep up with the rate of inflation.

• Holding “losers” too long — Fromtime to time, you will own investmentsthat, for whatever reason, underper-form. If you’re highly loss-averse,

though, you may have a tough timeacknowledging the losing nature of these investments, so you may betempted to hold on to them until they “bounce back.” But if the investment’sfundamentals change, or if the invest-ment no longer aligns with your goals, itmay be time to sell it and look for otheropportunities. Conversely, you may want to hold on to quality investments

whose price has dropped in the short

term, because these investments may well recover.How can you avoid these types of

behavior? For starters, you’ll need torecognize the symptoms of loss aver-sion in yourself — and then resolve toovercome them. Accept the fact thatshort-term losses are part of investing and that every single investment carriessome type of risk.

This doesn’t mean, of course, that youshould do nothing to reduce your risk.One effective risk-fighting measure youcan take is to diversify your holdings by investing in a variety of stocks, bonds,government securities, CDs and otherinvestment vehicles. If you had all yourholdings in only stocks or bonds, adownturn primari-ly affecting one of

those assets couldlead to a big hit for your portfolio. Butby spreading yourdollars among avariety of invest-ments, you’re alsospreading the risk.Keep in mind,though, that diver-sification by itself can’t guarantee aprofit or protectagainst loss.

Investment loss-es, even short-termones, aren’t muchfun. But by notoverreacting tothese losses, andby diversifying your portfolio in a way that bestmeets your indi-vidual needs, youcan look pasttoday’s lossestoward tomorrow’spossibilities.

This article was written by Edward

Jones for use by your local Edward JonesFinancial Advisor.Philip Hofweber is a Financial

Advisor with Edward Jones Investments located at 100 West Main Street inGaylord. He can be reached at (989)731-1851, or email him at [email protected]. Tune in Tuesday Mornings to Eagle 101.5 for Phil Hofweber to hear his weekly Financia l Focus Topic. Edward Jones, its financial advisors and employees do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified tax or legal professional for advice on your specific situ-ation.

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Gaylord Community Productions (GCP) & the AlpineChocolat Haus & “Willy Wonka”! Yes, it’s Willy Wonka, one of the main characters from the story “Charlie and the ChocolateFactory”; plus the magic and excitement of finding a GoldenTicket hidden in an Alpine Chocolat Haus creamy, milk chocolate candy bar (sold around town for $2.00). If you haveever frequented the downtown Gaylord establishment, ownedby Bruce Brown, you are aware that “Charlie and the

Chocolate Factory” movie plays non-stop in his Haus (store).GCP is heavy into rehearsals for the show and brings thatexcitement to Gaylord, live, on stage!

Willy Wonka is played by veteran actor Charlie Bono, a

Gaylord resident. Stacey Rosin, the show’s director, describesBono’s interpretation of the famous, eccentric candy man as“softer and kinder” than what was portrayed in either movieversion. Rosin adds, “The play features the songs from themovie – The Candy Man, Pure Imagination and I’ve Got aGolden Ticket.

President of GCP, Tracy Dexter says, “There’s no comparison

to seeing it live on stage.”Information about the show is available at the website www.gaylordcommunityproductions.org TICKETS: GaylordInformation Center, downtown Gaylord.

The GOETHES GROOVE CONNECTION fromEmmendingen, Germany will visit Mackinaw City fromFriday, June 22 through Monday morning, June 25 as part of the Blue Lake International Exchange Program. Members of the 24 piece Big Band will stay in private homes while visiting Mackinaw City, according to Ray Roth, Chairman of the Musicin Mackinaw Committee that is making arrangements for thegroup’s visit.

While in Mackinaw City, the group will perform a concerton Saturday evening, July 23rd beginning at 8:00pm in theRoth Performance Shell in Conkling Heritage Park. The

German Big Band is one of over thirty European musicalgroups that will visit the Midwest during 2011 as part of theBlue Lake International Exchange Program. The music they will be performing will include a repertoire of Swing, Latin-Jazz, Rock and Roll and, of course, the big band sound.

Blue Lake is best known for the Fine Arts Camp it operateseach summer, located approximately six miles east of

Whitehall. Over 5,500 talented young musicians – mostly fromMichigan and other mid-western states – are attending BlueLake this summer.

Nearly 1,000 talented young American and European musi-cians are participating in the 45th annual Blue LakeInternational Exchange Program during 2011 according toMrs. Gretchen Stansell, Director of the InternationalExchange Program.

Music in Mackinaw concerts are held every consecutiveSaturday evening through August, always beginning at8:00pm. Admission is free with seating on the lawn. For those who can, it is suggested to bring lawn chairs. However, chairsare available for a modest donation.

These performances are made possible through the spon-sorships of the Mackinaw Chamber of Commerce, theMackinaw Area Visitors Bureau, the Pepper Family Foundation, and the Sheerens Family Foundation.

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The elk of northern Lower Michigan are animportant part of what makes this area spe-cial, and one of the best places to see thesemagnificent creatures is at Gaylord’s Elk Park.The city maintains an elk herd in the 108-acrepark and provides viewing areas for the pub-lic to stop and watch the impressive herd.

The herd was started with three elk 20 yearsago when a local nature center closed. It hassince grown to include about 55 elk, along with several exotic sika deer and fallow deer.“If you want to see elk, this is the place to seethem,” said Ed Ball, Gaylord Public Workssuperintendent. Ball oversees the care andfeeding of the herd.

Although elk are generally timid animals,the ones at the city elk park are accustomedto seeing people, and will often come right upto the fence to greet visitors. The park servesas a year-round attraction for locals and vaca-tioners alike.

“It’s definitely a tourist attraction,” saidBall. We have many, many people that comeand see the elk. There are other places thatraise elk, but this park is diff erent because it’sright in the city and it’s open year-round tothe public.”

The elk may be viewed by taking Grandview, eastward from South Otsego Avenue to the "Elk View" sign next to the ElksClub.

7-year-old Anthony Daughtry, of Dearborn Heights, feeds fallow deer at theGaylord City Elk Park. Anthony visited the park with his great-grandparents,

Harold and Nancy Zaborowski, also of Dearborn Heights. Photo by Erin

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“Everyone who works here cares deeply about the people we serve,” states BruceFasel. President of Northern ManagementServices. “We enjoy and are excited about what we do… helping people live as inde-pendently as possible. We provide people with an option to nursing home care, where their needs are met, they feel safeand secure, and it is also more cost effec-tive for them.”

When Northern Management Services was established by Bruce Fasel and RobertPassmore on February 1,1991, the foundershad already accumulated approximately fifteen years of experience working withindividuals requiring varying levels of liv-ing assistance. Beginning in the early 1970’s they worked with organizations suchas the Alpine Center and other community health groups. Fasel recalls it was an emo-tionally rewarding experience that createdthe foundation for the caring, understand-

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“Our services can be tailored to accom-modate each person’s needs and lifestyle,”Fasel states. “We are available twenty-fourhours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. Our team receives extensiveand ongoing training. We have certifiedCPR and first-aid instructors on staff, and we utilize our many years of caregiverknowledge to provide a training programthat reflects our experience in the field.”

Northern Management Services, andtheir affiliate company; Access Unlimited,began operating out of a new facility thispast spring. The new space offers room toconsolidate their operations, and provide alarger training area. NorthernManagement is in the process of develop-ing a state-approved training program, and working in affiliation with PremierMarketing and Telephone SupportSystems, has launched Heritage AlertGroup, which unveiled an innovativePersonal Emergency Response System(PERS). The system offers the user thechoice of a pendant or wrist style alertdevice, which when activated in the eventof an emergency, notifies a local operatoron duty 24/7.

“The Northern Management team canbe designated as the responder,” Faselnotes. “What is unique about PERS is thatthe support is locally-based. It is yet anoth-

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Through a subsidiary of NorthernManagement Services called AccessUnlimited, people can also make theirhome more comfortable and user-friendly. Access Unlimited is a licensed and insuredbuilding company, specializing in univer-sal design and helping to adapt living spaces to a barrier-free lifestyle. AccessUnlimited is CAPS certified; a designationthat reflects their expertise as Certified Aging in Place Specialists.

“It is a natural extension of what we do atNorthern Management Services,” observesFasel. “We perform a building assessmentfor our clients and tailor modifications tothe individuals needs so they can functionindependently in their home.”

Modifications may include items in thebathroom area such as roll-in showers, walk-in tubs, grab bars, or accessible vani-ties, kitchen alternations such as accessiblecounters and sinks, specialize appliancesand cabinetry, as well as whole-home con-siderations including widening doorwaysand openings and entrance ramps.

Working with the Kiwanis Club of Gaylord, Northern Management wasinstrumental in sponsoring the formationof the Aktion Club, a community serviceteam comprised of members living withvarious disabilities. In their first year theClub received two Service Club Awards;placing 1st in the State of Michigan and 3rd

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Jen Marcenaro, Northern ManagementServices Coordinator, states, “The AktionClub offers a way for these individuals togive back to the community, and it raisestheir confidence and independence. Theircontributions also help those in the com-munity learn about those who are disabled,and to discover how truly amazing thesepeople really are.”

Northern Management Services andtheir subsidiary company, Access Limited,share a common goal of helping individu-als in northern lower Michigan continue tolive a comfortable lifestyle in their ownhome for as long as possible. After 20 yearsof service in this highly specialized field,the team at Northern ManagementServices truly understands their client’sindividual needs in providing personal-ized, professional in-home support.

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GAYLORD – The 2011 Alpenfest Run drew a field of more than 400 runners to thepavilion in downtownGaylord on Saturday morn-ing. There were 97 runners who participated in the chal-lenging 10K run and another316 who completed the 5K run.

The big winners of the 35thannual event were JimHarrington of Petoskey in the10K and Kevin Smith of Gaylord in the 5K. The 2011female champions were Carey Haller of Highland Ranch, COin the 10K and Rachel Whitley of Tustin in the 5K.

Herrington, 46, negotiatedthe fast Gaylord 10K course inan excellent time of 38 min-utes, 21.25 seconds. NorbertScharenbroc, 51, of Charlevoix was runner-up in39:52.69 with Michael Smith,22, of Ann Arbor third in40:53.61. The first finisherfrom Otsego County wasGaylord High School crosscountry and track standoutCharlend Howard, who tra-versed the course in 42:14.38to take fourth.

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finishes ever for a femalecompetitor in the grueling 10K race, taking fifth overall in40:53.61.

It was quite a day forGaylord cross country run-ners, as usual. Blue Devil har-riers Andy Frakes (42:54.86)and Sterling McPherson(44:17.79) took sixth and sev-enth, respectively, to jointeammate Howard in the top10.

Jeff Hervela, 45, of Gaylordtook ninth (45:26.33) andThomas Marben, 30, of Gaylord rounded out the top10 (45:32.23) with dashing Dan Smith, 46, a perennial Alpenfest participant, closebehind in 11th (45:47.31.

Kaye Woodruff, 44, of Lewiston, a Johannesburg-Lewiston grad who also takespart in the Alpenfest eventevery July, was second among the ladies and 15th overall in46:16.68 with Amy Crosby, 27,of Washington, MI third(47:33.61).

There was a strong local fla-vor in the 2011 5K race, withtwo runners from Gaylord inthe top four and four in thetop nine. There were also twofrom Mancelona in the top six and former Grayling All-State

kicker Jason Drudge finishing as runner-up.

Smith of Gaylord crossedthe finish line in a mercurialtime of 15:05.63 to take tophonors. The Drudge Report was a good one on Saturday,as the former Viking gridironand track star Jason Drudgesurged to runner-up in15:56.52 with Dave Smith, 27,of Mancelona (16:22.94) thirdand recent Gaylord grad andformer Blue Devil harrier Joe

Jones of Gaylord (16:42.71) infourth.

Derek Thomasma, 30, of Byron Center is an Alpenfestfixture each July along withhis lovely bride Val. TheThomasma family has beencoming north to OtsegoCounty for years and Derek has been taking part in the Alpenfest Run since he was 14or 15 and is a past winner of the 5K. On Saturday,Thomasma took fifth in

17:02.63.Mancelona cross country

standout Shayne Dingman,16, claimed sixth place in17:20.53 with KennethFlannery, 51, of Williamsburg (17:27.71) in seventh. FormerGaylord cross country andtrack standout JaydenHesselink, 19, finished eighth(17:56.60) with currentGaylord cross country andtrack standout Nate Fischer,16, in ninth (18:16.99).

Female champ Rachel Whitley, 20, of Tustin was 10thoverall. Cara Creamens, 20, of Jackson was the runner-up forthe ladies and 14th overall in18:48.47 with Johannesburg-Lewiston star athlete MeridithDeLuca, 17, third among theladies and 17th overall in18:59.29.

The 35th annual Alpenfest Run drew a field of more than 400 runners to downtown Gaylord on Saturdaymorning. (file photo)


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Hunters will find moreantlerless licenses availablein the Upper Peninsula. In

2011, 16 Upper PeninsulaDMUs will not have antler-less deer licenses available,compared to 17 DMUs in2010.

In the Northern LowerPeninsula, antlerless permitshave decreased somewhat,largely due to fewer licensesavailable on private land. Six DMUs will not offer antler-less licenses, compared tofive in 2010. All private landlicenses for DMU 487 - whichincludes Alpena, Alcona,Iosco, Montmorency,

Oscoda, and Presque Islecounties - may be usedthroughout the DMU. Asanother option for taking antlerless deer only withinDMU 487, hunters in the unitmay use a firearm or combi-nation license for antlerlessdeer within the Nov. 15-30firearm season or the Dec. 9-18 muzzleloader season.

In southern Michigan, thenumber of available antler-less licenses has beendecreased and Kent County (DMU 041) is now part of the

larger multi-county DMU486. All private-land licensesfor DMU 486 - whichincludes all but four countiesin southern Michigan - may be used within any county inthe DMU.

Applications, whichremain on sale through Aug.15, are $4. Hunters may apply for just one antlerless license- public land or private land. After the drawing, remaining antlerless licenses may bepurchased beginning Sept. 6at 10 a.m. Licenses will besold until the quotas are met.The season purchase limit forantlerless deer licenses hasincreased to five statewide,except for DMU 486 andDMU 487 which have no sea-son limit.

Baiting and feeding in lim-ited quantities is now allowed statewide, except forDMU 487, where a total banremains in effect due to thepresence of bovine tubercu-losis among deer in thatregion. Baiting is allowedfrom Oct. 1 to Jan. 1. Huntersmay place no more than twogallons of bait scatteredacross a minimum 10-foot by

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ALPENFEST 10KOverall Champ – Jim Harrington, Petoskey (M, 46)38:21.25Female Champ – Carey Haller, Highland Ranch,CO (F, 38) 42:14.38

Top 251. Jim Harrington, Petoskey (M, 46) 38:21.252. Norbert Scharenbroc, Charlevoix (M, 51)39:52.693. Michael Smith, Ann Arbor (M, 22) 40:42.564. Charlend Howard, Gaylord (M, 16) 40:53.615. Carey Haller, Highland Ranch, CO (F, 38)42:14.386. Andy Frakes, Gaylord (M, 18) 42:54.867. Sterling McPherson, Gaylord (M, 15) 44:17.798. Brad Balesky, Berkley (M, 30) 45:09.059. Jeff Hervela, Gaylord (M, 45) 45:26.3310. Thomas Marben, Gaylord (M, 30) 45:32.2311. Dan Smith, Gaylord (M, 46) 45:47.3112. Nic Matelski, Boyne City (M, 31) 46:06.5013. Tony Amato, Boyne City (M, 31) 46:06.8714. Jeremy Keiser, Gaylord (M, 28) 46:11.1915. Kaye Woodruff, Lewiston (F, 44) 46:16.6816. Kevin Johnson, Gaylord (M, 34) 47:08.6817. Amy Crosby, Washington (F, 27) 47:33.6118. Dustin Keller, Traverse City (M, 36) 48:25.9619. Regan Quaal, Gaylord (M, 46) 49:02.6420. Jeffery Williams, Shelby Township (M, 42)49:09.3921. Leah Steele, Lapel, IN (F, 18) 49:12.1022. Kevin Ryan, Dearborn (M, 31) 49;15.5423. Bill Ahrenberg, Cheboygan (M, 58) 49:26.7924. Joe Jozefiak, Johannesburg (M, 55) 49:38.3525. Nilda Skowronek, Waukesha, WI (F, 34) 50:00.38

Female Top 31. Carey Haller, Highland Ranch, CO (38) 42:14.382. Kaye Woodruff, Lewiston (44) 46:16.683. Amy Crosby, Washington (27) 47:33.61

Female 10-141. Keigan Dandenan, Elmira (11) 1:04:16.14

Female 15-191. Leah Steele, Lapel, IN (18) 49:12.10

Female 20-241. Sheila Barden, Chicago (23) 57:08.182. Mallory Mulka, Gaylord (24) 1:00:01.663. Whitney Hees, Gaylord (22) 1:31:57.16

Female 25-291. Jaclyn Brandt, Walled Lake (26) 53:35.362. Jessie Simmon, Gaylord (27) 55:00.973. Jeanne Joy-Munch (27) 57:50.33

Female 30-341. Nilda Skowronek, Waukesha, WI (34) 50:00.382. Stephanie Cole, Gaylord (30) 54:12.773. Sarah Vansumeren, Midland (34) 54:17.92

Female 35-391. Kristin Irwin, Dundee (36) 50:22.942. Brittany Book, Gaylord (35) 53:33.823. Telly Ryan, Alpena (37) 53:50.86

Female 40-441. Kellie House, Gaylord (41) 1:04:19.802. Shannon Yodzevicis, Gaylord (40) 1:07:50.69

Female 45-491. Mary Roberts, Adrian (46) 52:14.042. Sandra Quaal, Gaylord (49) 54:11.003. Mary Samamiego, Saginaw (45) 1:03:45.03

Female 50-541. Wendy Cole, Alma (52) 54:38.592. Trish Duly, Gaylord (51) 55:15.823. Linda Samkowiak, Gaylord (52) 59:15.15

Female 55-591. Rita Havel, Kalkaska (58) 55:52.092. Annette Horino-Holb, Gaylord (57) 1:06:40.83

Male 10-141. Jack Hervela, Gaylord (12) 1:01:34.44Male 15-191. Charlend Howard, Gaylord (16) 40:53.612. Andy Frakes, Gaylord (18) 42:54.863. Sterling McPherson, Gaylord (15) 44:17.79

Male 20-241. David Specht, Gaylord (21) 21:33.732. Mike Worm, Waters (23) 23:59.503. Chris Krey, Traverse City (20) 25:04.09

Male 25-291. Jeremy Keiser, Gaylord (28) 46:11.192. Pat Steeker, Unknown (27) 50:27.823. Brian Hoyner, Gaylord (27) 56:06.02

Male 30-341. Brian Balesky, Berkley (30) 45:09.052. Thomas Marben, Gaylord (30) 45:32.233. Nic Marben, Boyne City (31) 46:06.50

Male 35-391. Dustin Keller, Traverse City (36) 48:25.062. Michael Skowronek, Waukesha, WI (36) 52:31.833. David Murrell, Gaylord (37) 52:55.61

Male 40-441. Jeffery Williams, Shelby Township (42) 49:09.392. Jason Klingensmith, Oxford (41) 54:13.473. Chris McKenzie, Gaylord (40) 57:21.73

Male 45-491. Jeff Hervela, Gaylord (45) 45:26.332. Dan Smith, Gaylord (46) 45:47.343. Regan Quaal, Gaylord (46) 49:02.64

Male 50-541. Thomas Geron, Canton (53) 42:37.492. Dan Burroghs, Gaylord (50) 55:46.563. J. Ward, Troy (54) 1:08:34.60

Male 55-591. Bill Ahrenberg, Cheboygan (58) 49:26.792. Joe Jozefiak, Johannesburg (55) 49:33.353. Dave O’Neil, Alpena (55) 50:35.86

Male 60-641. Charles Butcher, Gaylord (64) 53:15.502. Donn Broeker, Gaylord (61) 55:04.263. Gerald Witzman, Gaylord (63) 1:04:12.26

Male 65-691. Wildcat North, Cheboygan (66) 55:38.66

ALPENFEST 5KOverall Champ – Kevin Smith, Gaylord (M, 32)15:05.63Female Champ – Rachel Whitley, Tustin (F, 20)18:22.02

Top 25

1. Kevin Smith, Gaylord (M, 32) 15:05.632. Jason Drudge, Grayling (M, 21) 15:56.523. Dave Smith, Mancelona (M, 27) 16:22.944. Joe Jones, Gaylord (M, 18) 16:42.715. Derek Thomasma, Byron Center (M, 30)17:02.636. Shayne Dingman, Mancelona (M, 16) 17:20.537. Kenneth Flannery, Williamsburg (M, 51)17:27.718. Jayden Hesselink, Gaylord (M, 19) 17:56.609. Nathan Fischer, Gaylord (M, 16) 18:16.9910. RachelWhitley, Tustin (F, 20) 18:22.0211. Conor Dimond, Summerhill, PA (M, 15)18:25.4512. Joshua Green, Gaylord (M, 16) 18:38.8213. Rod Swanson, Sterling Heights (M, 42) 18:48.2914. Cara Cremeans, Jackson (F, 20) 18:48.47

15. Zachary Kerfoot, Traverse City (M, 34) 18:50.8516. Andrew Morehouse, Lewiston (M, 15) 18:58.7117. Meridith DeLuca, Lewiston (F, 17) 18:59.2918. Mark Burk, Mancelona (M, 42) 19:06.4619. Val Thomasma, Byron Center (F, 29) 19:07.2420. Erica Westbrook, Boyne Falls (F, 16) 19:16.7021. Luke Wisniewski, Gaylord (M, 16) 19:27.9422. Julian Szatkowski, Shelby Township (M, 16)19:52.7123. John Roberts, Adrian (M, 17) 19:54.8924. Roxy Glasser, Grand Haven (F, 15) 19:55.4525. Matthew Sullivan, Gaylord (M, 14) 19:58.31

Female Top 31. Rachel Whitley, Tustin (F, 20) 18:22.022. Cara Cremeans, Jackson (F, 20) 18:48.473. Meridith DeLuca, Lewiston (F, 17) 18:59.29

Female 10-under1. Helen Kerfoot, Traverse City (8) 34:33.702. Kennedy Neff, Gaylord (6) 34:34.00

Female 10-121. Carlie Martella, Gaylord (12) 23:50.222. Stephanie Davis, Gaylord (12) 25:27.243. Adrienne Edwards, Gaylord (12) 25:57.82

Female 13-141. Renee Fabien, Livonia (13) 25:58.392. Alexis Ames, Gaylord (14) 29:35.073. Jillian Jones, Gaylord (14) 31:20.93

Female 15-161. Erica Westbrook, Boyne Falls (16) 19:16.702. Roxy Glasser, Grand Haven (15) 19:55.453. Amastasia Bragg, Gaylord (15) 20:44.17

Female 17-191. Jessica Banks, Zionsville, IN (17) 209:28.442. Allison DeLuca, Lewiston (19) 22:14.783. Paige Hypio, Gaylord (17) 23: 13.00

Female 20-241. Jessica Kane, Gaylord (23) 21:38.502. Kristi Werner, East Jordan (22) 22:11.193. Katherine Rowley, Charlevoix (21) 22:12.95

Female 25-291. Val Thomasma, Byron Center (29) 19:07.242. Katie Balesky, Berkley (28) 23:33.573. Sarah Ramthur, Decatur, IL (27) 24:22.2

Female 30-341. Jessica Kerfoot, Traverse City (31) 22:46.012. Michelle Neeland, Clio (33) 24:23.553. Sarah Vanderwonde, Rockford (31) 24:23.61

Female 35-391. Kristen Varrett Traverse City (36) 23:23.432. Michelle Hagerman, Gaylord (39) 27:45.853. Rene Ames, Gaylord (38) 29:35.67

Female 40-441. Leann Glasser, Grand Haven (44) 25:23.782. Kimberly Hesse, Nottensdorf (42) 26:27.133. Celeste Swanson, Winter Park (44) 26:33.92

Female 45-491. Karen Hypio, Gaylord (47) 22:08.852. Jane Scott, Midland (47) 25:17.783. Kathryn Kilger, Rockford (49) 27:25.72

Female 50-541. Marlene Bailey, Rapid City (52) 24:15.012. Peggy Geron, Plymouth (54) 25:18.503. Mary O’Neil, Alpena (52) 25:19.11

Female 55-591. Dorothy Burgess, Byron Center (58) 28:21.582. Patricia Brown, Harrison (57) 31:22.393. Toni Rich, Gaylord (55) 36:03.20

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1. Vickie Putnam, Gaylord (62) 23:50.322. Karen Moon, Williamsburg (61) 32:56.42

Female 65-691. Jan Cotant, Gaylord (66) 45:21.152. Judith Krieger, Gaylord (69) 63:06.94

Female 70-991. Janet Sanders, Gaylord (73) 43:52.362. Lisa Moon, Gaylord (71) 45:15.63

Male 10-under1. Logan Murrel, Gaylord (9) 24:03.242. Tyler Ashley, Gaylord (9) 29:13.543. Daniel Smith, Gaylord (7) 33:41.94

Male 10-121. Zakery Goddard, Gaylord (12) 21:36.252. Ethan Nida, Gaylord (12) 21:55.493. Isiaiah Bragg, Gaylord (11) 22:45.07

Male 13-141. Matthew Sullivan, Gaylord (14) 19:58.312. Collin Monusko, Gaylord (14) 19:58.843. Tristan Starks, Frederic (13) 21:36.14

Male 15-161. Shayne Dingman, Mancelona (16) 17:20.532. Nathan Fischer, Gaylord (16) 18:16.993. Conor Dimond, Summerhill, PA (15) 18:25.45

Male 17-191. Joe Jones, Gaylord (18) 16:42.712. Jayden Hesselink, Gaylord (19) 17:56.603. John Roberts, Adrian (17) 19:54.89

Male 20-241. David Specht, Gaylord (21) 21:33.732. Mike Worm, Waters (23) 23:59.503. Chris Krey, Traverse City (20) 25:04.09

Male 25-291. William Tholl, Gaylord (29) 25:53.022. Neil Sauter, Grayling (28) 42:59.38

Male 30-341. Derek Thomasma, Byron Center (30) 17:02.632. Zachary Kerfoot, Traverse City (34) 18:50.853. Nick Kowak, Gaylord (31) 19:59.81

Male 35-391. Shiloh Christie, Oxford (36) 21:53.692. Rick Ashley, Gaylord (38) 21:57.863. Jaybird Phillips, Gaylord (36) 22:20.72

Male 40-441. Rod Swanson, Sterling Heights (42) 18:48.292. Mark Burk, Mancelona (42) 19:06.463. Sean Lester, Newberry (42) 21:12.93

Male 45-491. John Hibbler, Lake Orion (49) 21:21.002. Andrew Sullivan, Gaylord (45) 21:35.123. Steven Vaughan, Lebanon, OH (49) 22:08.40

Male 50-541. Kenneth Flannery, Williamsburg (51) 17:27.712. Charles Bono, Gaylord (51) 22:27.723. Randy Reszka, Gaylord (53) 22:47.00

Male 55-591. Ken Brown, Harrison (57) 23:35.322. Dave Taylor, Gaylord (56) 27:50.733. Raymond Johnson, Grayling (57) 28:55.27

Male 60-641. Fango Kennedy, Howell (60) 39:58.792. Mike Miller, Grayling (61) 58:58.31

Male 65-991. David Leonardon, Gaylord (69) 40:27.74Male 70-991. Reg Sprik, Bellaire (83) 57:54.89

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Thompson is triathlon female champHARBOR SPRINGS – LisaThompson, 39, of Petoskey topped the field among theladies in the third annualLittle Traverse Triathlon onSunday, finishing the chal-lenging 600-meter swim,19,.6-mile bike and 4-milerun in a sterling time of 1hour, 37 minutes, 41.3 sec-onds. Thompson finished19th overall with her deter-mined performance.Michael Bellovich, 20, of Holland won the event in1:25:48.7 with Andrew Bowman, 39, of HarborSprings as runner-up in1:25:57.3.Coming in behindThompson among the ladies was Arianne Whittaker, 32, of Traverse City in 1:42:21.3. She was 31st overall.Nate Ismond of Petoskey wasthe top finisher in the Male15-19 age division, finishing

in 1:34:39.0, and Pete Platt of Petoskey was tops in theMale 20-24 division in1:39:45.6.Chris Dandeneau of Elmiraparticipated and finishedsecond in the Male 40-44division (1:28:56.0).Joelle Sherman of Gaylord was the Female 40-44 agegroup victor in 1:46:47.8 andLaurie Seltenright of Petoskey was tops in theFemale 55-59 division(2:07:54.4).

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GAYLORD – The CelticFestival makes its return to

Gaylord this Saturday, July 23. The second annual event

features the Highland Gamesamong other fun activitiesand will be held on Gornick Avenue across the street fromthe Sportsplex. Everything kicks off at 10 a.m.

The Highland Games arecomprised of eight eventsdating back to ancient times where brawn and brains arerequired for success.Competitors in the Games will be converging onGaylord from all over thestate and even Indiana.

The popular caber toss isperhaps the most famous of the eight Highland events, where contestants toss a log shaped like a telephone pole

end to end. Another event isthe hammer throw, wherecompetitors launch a 22-pound ball attached to a 15-pound handle.

The Highland Games are just part of the fun. Those who attend will also be enter-tained by the amazingly tal-ented Celtic dancers andLouie the Bagpipe. There willbe crafts as well along withmedieval demonstrationsand children’s activities. Food will also be available.

The Celtic Festival is free toattend. Those who come areasked to bring their own lawnchairs.

Mancelona Crush Improveto 16-2 with Wins above theBridge

The Mancelona Crushtraveled over the MackinacBridge this weekend to battlethe Sault Ste Marie, OntarioBlack Sox and the EasternUP Travelers based in SaultSte. Marie, MI in Great Lakes

Baseball League action.On Saturday the Crush

scored early and often intheir opener with the Black Sox. Travis Schuba scoredJosh Tyrer with a two out sin-gle for the Crush in the open-ing inning, then Tyrer belteda three run home run in thesecond leading to five more

crush runs. Mancelonaadded four runs in the third with Dustin Derrer’s two runsingle, the key hit of theinning. Mancelona scoredseven runs in the sixth inning which gave them a 17-5mercy shortened win. Tyrerhad three hits and five RBI’s,Derrer two hits and threeRBI’s and Zach Bontrager twohits and three RBI’s to pacethe Crush’s sixteen hit bar-rage. Nick Lockman allowedfive runs on six hits whilestriking out nine Black Sox batters in six innings of work

to record the win on themound.

In the nightcap the Black Sox jumped out to an 8-5lead after two innings beforethe crush rallied to win 17-9.Kyle Coggins had four hitsincluding a three run homerun and Trevor Ackler hadtwo hits and two RBI’s topace the Crush offense.

Schuba pitched the finalfour and one-third innings toget credit for the win, shut-ting out the Sox and striking out four Soo hitters.

On Sunday the Crush bat-

tled the Eastern UP Travelersand the ninety degree heatand came away with twomore wins to push theirrecord to 16-2 on the year.The Crush bats were boom-ing in the opener as they belted twelve hits in their 12-5 victory. Lockman lead the way with four hits and fourRBI’s with Coggins,Bontrager and Dustin Allencontributing two hits each.Schuba pitched the first six innings to earn the win andCraig Conway came in andpitched a scoreless seventh

inning for the Crush.Unlike the weather, the

Crush bats cooled off a littlein the second game but they still managed nine hits intheir 5-3 victory. Cogginspitched five innings and gaveup three runs on six hits while striking out sevenTravelers to earn the win andLockman pitched twoshutout innings to gain thesave for the Crush. Tyrer,Lockman, Bontrager and Ackler paced the Crushoffense with two hits each.

Celtic Festival comesto Gaylord

Mancelona Crush Improve to 16-2 withWins above the Bridge

Festival this Saturday across from Sportsplex features popularHighland Games along with Celtic dancers and lots of activities

Gaylord / Otsego

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Dick Bur / Steve FurayDave Brown / Don IrrerChris Bur / Joe SmilowskiJerry Lince / Cecil HauserBob Olszewski / Jerry MankowskiFrank Jasinski / Bill SkibinskiDuane Cohorst / Bill BramerGeorge Pratt / Ron Wilikowski

Fred Chearhart / Dennis BuchananJerry Holborn / Terry BaileyDarryl Bolanowski / Ken CurtisChris Holborn / Sean Zysk

7/12/11

Team #9 1st Half Winners

Congratulations Dick and Steve

State legislature to work on regulatory pro-gram for hunting and breeding facilities

between now and OctoberLANSING -- Department

of Natural ResourcesDirector Rodney Stokes hasdrafted a new order that listssporting swine as an invasivespecies effective Oct. 8, 2011. Acting on a request fromGovernor Rick Snyder, thepurpose of the extension is togive the Legislature needed

time to pass legislation that would create a rigorous regu-latory program for sporting swine hunting and breeding facilities in Michigan.

Sporting swine are a mix of Eurasian or Russian boars orswine that are bred and usedfor hunting purposes.

The original order listing sporting swine as an invasivespecies was signed by formerDNR Director RebeccaHumphries in December andpost-dated for July 8 at the

request of incoming legisla-tive leaders to give theLegislature the opportunity in 2011 to regulate sporting swine hunting and breeding

facilities. The House of Representatives passed legis-lation earlier this month, andthis extension will give thestate Senate the opportunity to act on the bills.

Stokes said work on imple-menting the invasive speciesorder will continue on sched-ule, with facility notification

and visits starting in mid-July. He said active enforce-ment of the invasive speciesorder would start April 1,2012, if the Legislature does

not act before then.The DNR acted to list

sporting swine as an invasivespecies to help stop thespread of feral swine and thedisease risk they pose tohumans, domestic pigs and

wildlife as well as theirpotential for extensive agri-cultural and ecosystem dam-age. The state is working withthe U.S. Department of Agriculture to eradicate feralswine. Legislation was also

passed last year allowing anyone with a hunting license to shoot feral swine.

For more information onferal swine in Michigan, go to www.michigan.gov/feral-swine.

DNR sets date forsporting swine

The DNR is listing sporting swine as an invasive species effective Oct. 8.

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Petoskey gradshot 74 on finalday of 72-holetourney to fin-

ish in three-way tie for eighth

spotPETOSKEY – Former

Petoskey High School golfing sensation Joey Garber hadanother strong showing inthe recently completedMichigan Open. Garber, whonow plies his clubs for theUniversity of Michigan, wasin third place entering thefinal round and ultimately finished in a tie for eighthplace.

Garber, a 2010 Petoskey grad, shot a 2-over 74 in thefinal round of the 94th Openheld at the Orchards Golf Club. Though he slipped

from third to eighth on thefinal day, Garber still played well enough to earn a top-10finish playing against somevery skilled competitors inhigh-pressure circumstances.

Hooters-tour player Randy Hutchinson, 24, of TraverseCity won the event. Garbercompleted the four-day, 72-hole tournament with a 282total and tied for eighth withfellow amateur Tom Werkmeister of KentwoodClark Klaasen, a professionalfrom Grand Rapids.

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Former Onaway star under coach Mix and former ACCstandout will continue hardwood career at Aquinas

ONAWAY – FormerOnaway High School scoring sensation and AlpenaCommunity College stand-out Hayley O’Meara will becontinuing her hoops career

at Aquinas College. O’Meara,a shooting guard with ashooter’s eye, recently signeda National Letter of Intent toplay for Aquinas, which islocated in Grand Rapids.

Hayley, who shined for theCardinals under the tutelageof coach Marty Mix andforged a dynamic duo withbackcourt mate Allie Jo Nave,signed her letter on

Thursday, July 7, at St. Paul’s

Hall in Onaway. Aquinas

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Aquinas College

Former Onaway and ACC basketball standout Hayley O’Meara signed a letter of intent July 7 to play for Aquinas College. (courtesy photo)




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