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GAYLORD Spring in
Michigan means a lot of
diverse outdoor recreational-
ists taking to the woods in
search of edible mushrooms,
migrating birds, wild turkeys,
fishing spots or just some
solitude. Michigan's conser-
vation officers are offering
some common sense safety
tips for anyone taking to the
woods for some fun and
adventure.
"In the spring, cabin fever
has caught up to a lot of
Michiganders and they want
to get outdoors," said Dean
Molnar, assistant chief of the
Department of Natural
Resources' Law Enforcement
Division. "By preparing for
your time in the woods with
safety in mind, everyone canhave a great time before they
head into the woods."
Springtime in Michigan is
prime time for bird watching,
mushroom hunting and
other outdoor pursuits like
hiking, ORV riding and
mountain biking. Public
lands, such as state forests,
state game areas, state parks
and recreation areas, are
common places for these
activities to take place.
Spring also brings the start of
the new fishing season and
the first of Michigan's two
turkey hunting periods.
Molnar offered the follow-
ing tips for a safe outing in
Michigan's outdoors:
* Always tell someone,
such as a family member or
friend, where you are going
and what time you plan to be
back before you leave. That
way, if you are running later
than your expected return
time, it is easier to notify
authorities you may be lost,
the approximate area you
may be and that you need
assistance. Additionally,leave your car where it can
easily be found to give
searchers a starting point to
come look for you.
* Take your cell phone with
you. Today's cell phones
have technology that can
allow law enforcement to
track your phone's signal if
you are lost. Also, many
smartphones come with GPS
technology. Be familiar with
how to use these applications
on your smartphone before
you venture into the out-
doors.
* If you have a smartphone,
download flashlight and
compass applications there
are a few free ones available
at both Google Play (for
Android phones ) and the
App Store on iPhones.
* If you don't have a cell
phone or smartphone, be
sure to take a compass and
small flashlight with you.
* Be familiar with any land
use rules if you are going out
on public land. If the land is
open to hunting, be aware of
Michigan's spring turkey sea-son - wear hunter orange and
stay on designated trails and
pathways.
* Remember that in the
spring, Michigan's weather
can be unpredictable. Dress
in layers for warmth and
comfort. Also remember if
you are trout fishin g in a
cold-water stream that water
temperatures will be consid-
erably colder than air tem-
peratures this time of year,making it imperative to dress
in layers.
* Take snacks and water.
It's easy to shove a granola
bar or snack crackers in your
gear so you have some food
with you in case you get lost.
Take a bottle of water with
you, too.
* Take a whistle. Having a
small whistle with you is a
good idea because it can cre-ate a noise to help search and
rescue squads to find you.
"Even the most experi-
enced outdoor recreation
enthusiast can get lost in the
woods," said Molnar. "We
encourage those seeking fun
in Michigan's outdoors to
consider these safety tips and
be familiar with outdoors
survival as well. The better
prepared you are, the moresafe and enjoyable your time
in the woods will be."
For more information
about Michigan's outdoor
recreation opportunities,
visit the DNR's website at
www.michigan.gov/dnr.
GAYLORD Conservation
officers with the Michigan
Department of Natural
Resources are reminding
spring anglers to exercise
caution and use river eti-
quette while out steelhead-
ing this spring. Many of the
states rivers are experiencing
high water due to the signifi-
cant recent rainfall and
spring run-off.
Spring means anglers are
out in search of steelhead,
but it also means high and
fast-moving water on many
of our river systems, said Lt.
Dave Shaw, DNR Law
Enforcement Division super-
visor in Cadillac. We are ask-
ing anglers to use extra cau-
tion this spring due to the
significant recent rainfall and
snow melt.
In the past few years, the
DNR has had to perform sev-
eral water rescues in the
spring due to dangerous high
water.
Shaw also said that anglers
should keep in mind that a
slow, no wake speed is
appropriate river etiquette.
Boat operators who cause
high wakes that push water
over banks and onto private
property or who swamp
other boats are responsible
for their wake and any dam-
ages it causes.
Water is a force that can
cause property damage, par-
ticularly bank erosion, for
homeowners on rivers,
Shaw noted. It is proper
river etiquette to pass private
property and other boats at a
slow speed, creating less of a
wake, to reduce the risk of
damage.
Fishing guides on the
Muskegon River have devel-
oped protocols using hand
signals to let other boats
know when it is safe to pass,
Shaw said. They will give a
thumbs up sign when it is
safe to pass their boat.
Knowing the hand signals
before you go out is impor-
tant. Boat operators who are
unsure should slow down
when approaching any boat
on a river.
The most important thing
is that we want everyone to
have a safe and fun experi-
ence while out steelhead
fishing, Shaw said. Using
caution in high water on the
river helps everyone the
angler, the property owner
and others out enjoying
spring.
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Au Sable River: Steelhead
were caught from the mouth
to the dam. Skid piers at the
mouth were still on shore so
unloading and loading will
be difficult. Access sitesupstream are open with
ample parking. Spawn, flies
and wax worms are best for
those drifting and those cast-
ing are using small spoons,
body baits or spinners. Most
of the fish caught seem to be
fresh and the signs are good
for a long consistent run.
Rogers City: The ice is just
about gone however some
big sheets were still blocking
the launch ramp. Anglers
were casting off the wall but
no fish were caught.
Ocqueoc River: Had lots of
angler activity but few fish
were caught . Anglers were
drifting spawn and yarn flies.
We need warm weather and
rain to kick the steelhead run
into high gear.
Thunder Bay River: Is pro-
ducing the occasional steel-
head below the Ninth Street
Dam. Try spawn, wax worms,
flies or rubber eggs.
Tawas: Pier anglers casting
along the outside of the har-
bor have caught lake trout,steelhead, brown trout and
the occasional whitefish.
Those wading off the mouth
of the river caught a few wall-
eye on rapalas. Ice inside the
harbor is finally breaking up.
Au Gres: A couple boats
trolling off the mouth of the
river caught a few walleye.
Au Gres River: Had very
good steelhead fishing near
the Singing Bridge and about
a half mile upstream. Most
are drifting fresh spawn.
Steelhead can be found as far
up as M-55. Surfcasting at
the Singing Bridge was not as
good as the river fishing.
Traverse City: A few boats
have been out jigging for lake
trout and cicso. Catch rates
were fair in 100 to 150 feet of
water. Those surfcasting have
caught a couple steelhead onspawn bags.
Elk River: Is producing the
occasional steelhead. Try
spawn bags or small jigs
tipped with wax worms.
Cedarville and Hessel: Still
have ice however anglers
need to use caution and pay
close attention to the weath-
er. Hessel Bay is producing
some nice perch in the mid-
dle and along the east end in
5 to 10 feet of water. Perch
were also caught along the
west end of Musky Bay in 6 to
8 feet of water.
Little Bay De Noc: Remains
iced over but no anglers were
fishing south of the
"Narrows". Snow and rain
have weakened the ice along
the edges so taking vehicles
out on the ice is no longer
safe. Fishing has turned toperch especially near Kipling
where catch rates were good
in 30 to 45 feet of water with
wigglers , minnows and
spikes. Smaller fish were
caught in shallow waters.
Rivers in the area were still
iced over except for the
mouth of the Ford River and
the Escanaba River which
had open water up to the
First Dam for shore anglers.
Big Bay De Noc: Had few
anglers. Garden Bay had ice
but no anglers. Fairport had
partial ice cover but no activ-
ity. Most rivers are iced over
with the exception of some
areas on the Ogontz River.
Grand Marias: The bay and
boat launch are iced in. The
pier and parking areas were
buried in snow. There is open
water between the pier andbreakwall.
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Steelhead are running in AuSableSpawn, flies and wax worms are good for drifting; small spoons, body baits
and spinners for casting
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PETOSKEY Petoskey sen-
ior forward Erik Davenport is
taking his game to the next
level. The 6-foot-4
Davenport, coming off a
super season for the
Northmen, has signed a let-
ter of intent to play for
Lawrence Technological
University in Southfield.
The determined, depend-
able Davenport helped
Petoskey post a solid 16-4
record this past season and
repeat as Big North
Conference champions
against some very stiff com-
petition.
Davenport delivered at
both ends of the floor whilemanning both the forward
and center spots for the
Northmen and coach Dennis
Starkey, and he was a leader
on and off the court. He aver-
aged 17.5 points per game
and was a blue-collar battler
under the boards, garnering
5.7 rebounds per game to go
with 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals.
Davenport is a member of
the Top Choice All-Area
Dream Team along with
teammate Sam Baumgartner
and also earned first-team
BigNorth All-Conference
recognition.
Davenport will be joining a
very young program with a
very young roster. Lawrence
Tech posted a 3-27 record last
season in its first full season
in nearly 50 years. Davenport
will be part of building theprogram along with a num-
ber of other names from
northern Michigan, includ-
ing former teammate Jake
Mullin.
In addition to Jake, otherplayers on the Blue Devil ros-
ter include Tom Mullin from
Petoskey, Josh Puroll from
Boyne Falls and Jay Redman
of Boyne City. All were fresh-
men for Lawrence this year.
Noah Balanda, a 6-foot-7
forward, is from Big Rapids
Crossroads Academy and he
also is a freshman. Of the 12
players on the roster this year
for coach Tom Kempf, there
was one senior, two juniors
and nine freshmen.
Davenport, a true scholar-
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GAYLORD Gaylord senior
Michael Skerratt, a flame-
throwing right-hander and
heavy-hitting first baseman for
the Blue Devil baseball team,
will continue his career on the
diamond at Cornerstone
University.
The 6-foot-6 Skerratt, an
imposing figure on the mound
for Gaylord, will eventually seeduty both on the hill and as a
first sacker for the Golden
Eagles of coach David Mitroff.
Skerratt, who has earned Big
North All-Conference honors in
baseball and has played fouryears of summer ball for the
Lewiston Post 198 American
Legion squad, is currently
recovering from a shoulder
injury sustained during football
and that will keep him side-lined for much or all of his sen-
ior season with the Blue Devils.
Skerratt is expected to make
a full recovery, however, and
should be ready for the rigors of
college ball, though he maystart off at the JV level as a
freshman next season at
Cornerstone.
Michael, the son of Jeff & Gail
Skerratt of Gaylord, plans to
major in business administra-tion.
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CHEBOYGAN Scrappy sen-
ior point guard Damon
Proctor and sweet-shooting
junior forward Ben Pearson
were named Co-MVPs for the
2012-13 season at the recent
Cheboygan boys basketball
banquet. Pearson also
received the teams annual
Windex award as the top
rebounder.
Seniors Jordan Fontaine and
Andrew Dixon were named
the Defensive MVPs for the
Chiefs. Hardworking senior
Jake Schott received the
annual Hustle Award and
sophomore Mitch Schley was
the recipient of the Captains
Award.
Cheboygan teamawards given out
Proctor, Pearson named co-MVPs
for 2012-13 season
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GAYLORD Dead and
dying fish are an ugly sight.
Truth is, most species of fish
are relatively short-lived and
have a high rate of mortality.
Even large fish, too large to
be eaten by predators such as
bass and pike, experience a
death rate of approximately
50% per year. Fortunately,
the deaths are usually
spread-out over the year and
are rarely observed or
become a problem except
when concentrated as a fish
kill. Only a fraction of the
dead fish are ever observed
because many decompose
on the bottom or are eaten by
scavengers such as turtles
and crayfish.
Most of the time, fish kills
are due to natural causes
over which we have no con-
trol, such as weather. Only
occasionally is death directly
related to pollution or
improper use of herbicides
or other chemicals. Natural
fish kills are of three basic
seasonal types: winterkill,
which occurs in late winter
but may not be seen until
early spring; spring kill,
which is occurs in late May toearly June; and summer kill,
which occurs on the hottest
days of midsummer.
Please e-mail information
regarding all fish kills to
DNR-FISH-Report-Fish-
If you suspect a fish kill is
caused by non-natural caus-
es, please call your nearest
DNR location or Michigan's
Pollution Emergency Alert
System (800) 292-4706.
Spring Kill
Spring kill occurs in lakes
and rivers when fish survive
the winter but die as the
water warms rapidly in Mayand June. It rarely claims
many fish and is usually over
in a couple of weeks. Spring
kill is almost always due to
natural causes beyond our
influence. The usual victims
are large bluegills and crap-
pies, and other fish which
spawn in the spring such as
perch, bass, pike and suck-
ers.
A combination of stresses
is usually responsible. Fish
come through the winter in a
weakened condition because
they've been eating at a
reduced rate. As the water
warms, their metaboli sm
increases and they divert
much energy to strenuous
spawning activities. In lakes,
additional stress may be
added during "turnover",
which is when wave action
stirs up bottom water low in
oxygen and high in noxious
gases. Diseases and parasites
also become more active and
on a few occasions have been
implicated in fish kills. An
example is the spring salmon
mortality in Lake Michigan
caused by bacteria kidney
disease (BKD).
Summer Kill
Summer kill occasionally
occurs in lakes and streams
during extremely hot sum-
mer weather. High tempera-
ture and low dissolved oxy-
gen combine to stress the
fish. Most prone to summer
kills are pike, perch, suckers,
bass, and bluegill living in
shallow, productive lakes or
bays with excessive amountsof algae or rooted aquatic
vegetation. The plants con-
sume large amounts of oxy-
gen at night, causing a tem-
porary shortage of the vital
gas just before dawn. A
cloudy, calm day extends the
critical period by reducing
re-oxygenation from photo-
synthesis and wave action.
Apparently, fish in the oxy-
gen-depleted areas do not
sense the danger and swim to
safety in time.
Summer kill may also
occur in deep, unproductive
lakes containing trout or
cisco. These fish require bothcold and well-oxygenated
water. During summer they
seek refuge in the cold bot-
tom layers where tempera-
tures are less than 72 degrees.
Death results if the oxygen
level there declines below
about 4 ppm. Trout will also
die in streams if they are
unable to find cold spring
water. Several stream trout
mortalities were reported
during the hot summer of
1995.
A very unique type of fish
kill is caused by a lightning
strike on water. Death occurs
immediately. Large fish,
which draw more electricity
than small fish, may be killed
selectively.
In conclusion, the risk of
some types of fish kills can be
reduced by keeping as many
nutrients out of the water as
possible. Sources of nutrients
include septic fields, fertil-
ized lawns and farm fields,
and wastes from livestock
and waterfowl (including
tame geese). Reducing nutri-
ent input starts the following
favorable chain reaction:
production by aquatic plants
is reduced, less decomposi-
tion is required, and oxygen
will not become depressed to
critical levels.
Natural fish kills are
obnoxious, and may affect
fishing and predator-prey
"balance" for years. However,
they are often not serious in
the long run because lakes
contain thousands of fish per
acre. They may be thought ofas nature's way of thinning
out fish populations. Usually,
fish kills indicate that the
habitat is of marginal quality
for certain species because of
the broad range of weather
conditions we experience in
Michigan.
Infrequently, fish kills indi-
cate habitat or pollution
problems we may be able to
correct. And sometimes, fish
kills beneficially reduce over-
populated, slow-growing
panfish and actually increase
growth rates and improve
fishing.
Winter KillWinterkill is the most com-
mon type of fish kill. When
severe, it has devastating
effects on fish populations
and fishing quality. Winterkill
occurs during especially
long, harsh winters, such as
occurred in northern
Michigan during the winter
of 1995-96. Shallow lakes
with excess amounts of
aquatic vegetation and
mucky bottoms are prone to
this problem. Fish actually
die in late winter, but may
not be noticed until a month
after the ice leaves the lake
because the dead fish are
temporarily preserved by the
cold water. Winterkill begins
with distressed fish gasping
for air at holes in the ice and
ends with large numbers of
dead fish which bloat as the
water warms in early spring.
Dead fish may appear fuzzy
because of secondary infec-
tion by fungus, but the fun-
gus was not the cause of
death.
Actually, the fish suffocat-
ed from lack of dissolved oxy-
gen. Trace amounts of dis-
solved oxygen (measured in
parts per million, ppm) are
required by fish and all other
forms of aquatic life. Even
living plants and the bacteria
that decompose organic
materials on the bottom of
the lake require oxygen. As a
rule of thumb, the critical
level of oxygen is about 2
ppm for most game fish
native to warmwater lakes,
and levels below 1 ppm forextended periods of time are
lethal.
But species of fish vary in
their tolerance of low oxygen.
Trout are most sensitive;
walleye, bass, and bluegil l
have intermediate sensitivi-
ty; and northern pike, yellow
perch, and pumpkinseed are
relatively tolerant. Bullheads
and certain minnows are
very tolerant. Lakes prone to
periodic winterkill can often
be detected from the compo-
sition of their fish popula-
tions - tolerant species pre-
dominate, sensitive species
are rare, and prey greatly out-number predators.
Fortunately, usually enough
fish survive, either in the lake
or in connecting waters, to
repopulate the lake in a cou-
ple of years. Only for extreme
die-offs is fish restocking
necessary.
The dissolved oxygen con-
tent of water depends prima-
rily on three variables. These
are the amount of mixing
with the air above the lake,the rate of oxygen produc-
tion by plants, and the rate of
oxygen consumption (respi-
ration) by living aquatic
organisms. During periods of
prolonged ice cover, the lake
is sealed off from the atmos-
phere and cannot be
recharged with oxygenated
air. Furthermore, ice and
snow reduce the amount of
sunlight reaching aquatic
plants, thereby reducing
photosynthesis and oxygen
production. (During photo-
synthesis, living plants use
sunlight energy and carbon
dioxide to make plant tissue
and dissolved oxygen).
Meanwhile, on-going con-
sumption of oxygen depletes
the supply of oxygen stored
in the lake when the lake
froze over. Shallow, produc-
tive lakes are at a disadvan-
tage because they have a low
storage capacity and high
rates of oxygen-consuming
decomposition.
February is usually a criti-
cal period and is the best
time to check the oxygen
content of lakes prone to
winterkill. A good midwinter
thaw about then oftenrecharges the lake's oxygen
supply by means of photo-
synthesis and melt water.
Conversely, a prolonged win-
ter, with continuous snow
cover and late ice-out,
increases the chance of win-
terkill.
A short-term solution to
impending winterkill, suit-
able for ponds and small
lakes, is to aerate with com-
mercial devices or outboardmotors. A significant
improvement can be made in
the oxygen content of about
1 acre of water by running a
small outboard motor for
about 4 hours. Select a rela-
tively warm day to use the
outboard method. Mount the
outboard on a dock, frame,
or small boat and lower the
shaft into a large hole in the
ice. Tilt and run the motor so
as to push water on top of the
ice. Then, at the edge of the
flooded area, chop more
holes so the water can return.
Beware of weakened ice!
Move to another location
before the outboard hole
becomes dangerously
enlarged or water is no
longer pushed onto the ice.
Run the motor over relatively
deep water so that bottom
mud is not stirred up along
with the water.
The only long-term solu-
tion for winterkill lakes is to
reverse the natural process of
filling and enrichment
(eutrophication). Dredging
or sucking bottom sediments
can increase the volume of
water, reduce the nutrient-
rich sediment, and reducethe growth of nuisance
plants. However, such proj-
ects are extremely costly,
require a site for disposing of
the bottom material, and
may require a permit. Lake
residents can help slow down
the rate of eutrophication by
keeping all types of plant fer-
tilizers out of the lake.
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Wood Lakes womens
Wednesday Morning Golf
League is holding a member-
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Wednesday, May 1, at the
course.
For information, call Karen
at 231-529-2519 or Connie at
231-548-2305.
ONAWAY Onaway High
School is seeking coaching
candidates for varsity and JV
football for the coming
school year.
Those interested may
send a resume and letter of
interest to Onaway Athletic
Director Marty Mix, care of
Onaway High School, 4549
M-33 South, Onaway, MI
49765.
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CHEBOYGAN COUNTY
Each spring, mature lake
sturgeon, a fish species that
is threatened in Michigan
and rare throughout the
United States, become vul-
nerable to poaching as they
briefly leave Black Lake in
Cheboygan County for
spawning sites in the Black
River. Hundreds of volun-
teers stand guard along the
Black River during the
spawning season, from mid-
April through early June, to
report any suspicious activity
and deter the unlawful take
of this prized fish.
For over a decade, the
annual Sturgeon Guarding
Program has proven that citi-
zens who watch over the
river have greatly reduced
poaching while helping to
ensure the protection and
proliferation of the species,
said Ann Feldhauser, a
Department of Natural
Resources retiree and the
programs volunteer coordi-
nator. Its a unique and
rewarding experience to wit-
ness the sight of these majes-
tic fish, which can live up to
100 years and weigh over 200
pounds, swimming up the
Black River and to take part
in safeguarding one of
Michigan's most valuable
natural resources.
When spawni ng begins,
sturgeon guards are assigned
in shifts to sites along the
river. The volunteers stand
watch and, if necessary, use
cellular phones provided by
Sturgeon for Tomorrow to
contact DNR conservation
officers who are actively
patrolling the area in support
of the guarding effort. Aerial
surveillance is also deployed
to secure the area and deter
illegal activity.
Many opportunities are
available for those who wish
to help. Coordinators will be
on-site to assist and answer
questions. In addition to
guarding the fish, volunteers
can also play a key role by
recording the number and
activity of fish they see.
Individuals or groups
interested in volunteering
should contact Ann
Feldhauser at 906-201-2484
or register online at
www.sturgeonfortomorrow.o
rg/guarding-program.php.
For those traveling from
outside the local area, several
hotels, restaurants and
Onaway State Park (located
on Black Lake) are very close
to the critical guarding loca-
tions. Volunteers are also
encouraged to set up their
rustic camps along the banks
of the Black River. There is no
charge for camping on the
state land adjacent to the
Black River.
Lake sturgeon rehabilita-
tion in the Cheboygan River
watershed is a cooperative
effort involving the Black
Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for
Tomorrow, the Department
of Natural Resources,
Michigan State University
and Tower-Kleber Limited
Partnership. In addition to
the guarding program, this
effort includes activities such
as tagging sturgeon adults
and raising young fish for
stocking.
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LANSING April 15, Tax
Day, is also the beginning ofthe yearly window when oak
wilt can be transmitted from
diseased to healthy red oak
trees, the Department of
Natural Resources
announced this week.
According to Dr. Robert
Heyd, forest pest manage-
ment program manager for
the DNRs Forest Resources
Division, oak wilt is a serious
disease of oak trees mainly
red oaks, including northern
red oak, black oak and pin
oak. Red oaks often die with-
in a few weeks after becom-
ing infected. White oaks aremore resistant, therefore the
disease progresses more
slowly.
The normal time-tested
advice is to prevent oak wilt
by not pruning or otherwise
injuring oaks from April 15
to July 15, Heyd said. Heyd
added that the spread of oak
wilt occurs during this time
of year as beetles move
spores from fungal fruitingstructures on the trees killed
last year by oak wilt to
wounds on healthy oaks. As
warmer weather melts away
snow and ice, the beetles that
move oak wilt become active.
Anyone who has lost trees
to oak wilt knows not to
prune or otherwise wound
trees from mid-April to mid-
June, Heyd explained. He
said although oak wilt hasnt
been detected in every
Michigan county, the need
for vigilance is present
statewide. With the trans-
port of firewood and othertree-related activities, you
have to assume the risk is
present, whether you live in
metro Detroit or in the Upper
Peninsula.
Oak wilt has already been
detected in the following
counties: Alcona; Allegan;
Alpena; Antrim; Barry;
Benzie; Berrien; Calhoun;
Cass; Cheboygan; Clinton;
Crawford; Dickinson;Genesee; Gladwin; Grand
Traverse; Iron; Kalamazoo;
Kalkaska; Kent; Lenawee;
Livingston; Macomb;
Manistee; Menominee;
Midland; Missaukee;
Monroe; Montcalm;
Montmorency; Muskegon;
Newaygo; Oakland; Ogemaw;
Oscoda; Ottawa;
Roscommon; Saginaw;
Shiawassee; St. Joseph; Van
Buren; Washtenaw; Wayne;
and Wexford.
Spring is a popular time for
people to move firewood to
vacation properties andother locations. During this
April-to- July period, Heyd
said its vital not to move
wood from oak wilt-kil led
trees. These trees are often
cut into firewood and moved,
sometimes many miles from
their original locations. Any
wounding of oaks in this new
area can result in new oak
wilt infecti ons as beetles
move spores from the dis-eased firewood to fresh
wounds on otherw ise
healthy trees.
The DNR recommends
that anyone who suspects
they have oak wilt-tainted
firewood should cover it with
a plastic tarp all the way to
the ground, leaving no open-
ings. This keeps the beetles
away and generates heat
inside the tarp, helping to
destroy the fungus. Once the
bark loosens on the firewood,
the disease can no longer be
spread.
New oak wilt sites havebeen traced to spring and
early summer wounding
from tree-climbing spikes,
rights-of-way pruning, nail-
ing signs on trees and acci-
dental tree-barking. If an oak
is wounded during this criti-
cal time, the DNR advises
residents to cover the wound
immediately with either a
tree-wound paint or a latex
paint to help keep the beetles
away.
Once an oak is infected,
the fungus moves to neigh-boring red oaks through root
grafts. Oaks within approxi-
mately 100 feet of each other
depending on the size of
the trees have connected or
grafted root systems. Left
untreated, oak wilt will con-
tinue to move from tree to
tree, progressively killing
more red oak over an increas-
ingly larger area. These
untreated pockets also serve
as a source of inoculum for
the overland spread of the
disease.To get more information
on the background, symp-
toms and prevention of oak
wilt, as well as other forest
health issues, visit
www.michigan.gov/foresthe
alth and take a look at the
DNRs 2012 Forest Health
Highlights Report.
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By Jim Akans
RadioShack has been an American tradi-
tion in consumer electronic products for
over 90 years. The familiar red letter sign
dots landscapes across the United States
with more than 4,700 company operated
stores, 1,500 wireless phone centers, andmore than 1,100 dealer franchises. Here in
northern Lower Michigan, RadioShack has
been a staple retail store in Gaylord for
approximately 30 years; first located on Old
27 and now at its present location in the
Edelweiss Village for over 10 years.
Since March of 2011, Gaylords RadioShack
ownership has been under the direction of
Joe Barkley, operating under the name of Up
North Electronics to signify the stores focus
on not only carrying RadioShack inventory
but also offering expanded inventory plus
service for electronic items such as cellular
phones and computers.
Joe Barkley states, We are excited to be inour third year of operation. Our first year we
were increased our sales by 300 percent, and
last year we were up 150 percent. We attrib-
ute that growth to our expanded inventory
and product lines, our friendly and helpful
staff, and the 50-plus years of Radio Shack
experience between myself and our store
manager, Jeff Morey.
He adds, We have everything a company-
owned RadioShack store carries plus addi-
tional inventory, such as ham radios, CB
radios and accessories, marine band radios
plus stereo systems for boats, a complete
line of remote control helicopters, specialty
adaptors, a huge selection of batteries, and
more. We also support RadioShack sale pric-
ing, and we have even lowered our pricing
on over 300 products to match or beat the
prices consumers will find at the big box
stores.
As a regular Up North Electronics shopper
I can affirm that the store has virtually every-
thing an electronics tinkerer, hobbyist or dig-
ital age enthusiast could possible want or
need. Even the youngsters can get in on the
fun with the stores wide assortment of all-
inclusive electronic and physics sets, such as
robot kits and even a potato-powered clock.
Customers will find that the Up North
Electronics staff is very knowledgeable about
the items they carry, and those associates
will assist in evaluating the often-confusingworld of electronic products such as Nooks,
Kindles, i-Pads, i-Pods, Consumer Cellular
pre-paid cell phones and more. Barkley
notes that Up North Electronics is now an
Apple i-Pad and i-Pod dealer, offer Kindle
book readers, and another very popular
item; Marley headphones, which are made
of recycled materials and a portion of the
sales proceeds are donated to charity.
Customers who compare them tell us the
Marleys sound better than the Beats head-
phones, yet they are about half the price.
Barkley has a long and celebrated
history with RadioShack. Born and
raised in Harbor Springs, Michigan,
he began his career with the compa-
ny as a store manager in Los Angeles,
California back in 1985. He went on
to become a district manager in Utah
and Arizona, a training manager
based out of Texas, and managed
approximately 60 stores in the
Michigan franchise district.
The staff at Up North Electronics is
highly experienced and knowledge-
able and includes store manager Jeff
Morey, who has over 20 years of
experience in the service side of the
electronics industry, and recent addi-
tion to the staff; salesperson Ryan
Jacob,. That expertise is not only
valuable when assisting customers in
finding the product that will fit their
needs, it allows Up North Electronicsto offer service for a wide array of
electronic items, including cell
phones and computers. The staff
understands that excellence in cus-
tomer service also means offering a lib-
eral return policy, so if someone isnt
sure a product is what they need, they
can take it home and try it out.
We dont have conditions regarding if a
product was purchased here or at a compa-
ny-owned or franchise store, Barkley
affirms. Our goal is to do whatever we can
to make our customers happy with the prod-
ucts they purchase.
The Up North Electronics team is commit-
ted to excellence in customer service, prod-
uct selection and value pricing. Building on
an American tradition that began over 90
years ago, Gaylords Up North
Electronics/RadioShack is bringing the best
in local consumer electronics retail selection
and service into the 21st Century.
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generates almost four times as
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surrounding region as shopping at
a chain, a new study has conclud-
ed. The analysis also found that
eating at a local restaurant pro-
duces more than twice the local
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chain restaurant.
The research firm Civic
Economics analyzed data from fif-
teen independent retailers and
seven independent restaurants, all
located in Salt Lake City, and com-
pared their impact on the local
economy with four chain retail
stores (Barnes & Noble, Home
Depot, Office Max, and Target) and
three national restaurant chains
(Darden, McDonalds, and P.F.
Changs).
The study found that the local
retailers return an average of 52
percent of their revenue to the
local economy, compared with just
14 percent for the chain retailers.
Similarly, the local restaurants re-
circulate an average of 79 percent
of their revenue locally, compared
to 30 percent for the chain eateries.
What accounts for the difference?
Independent businesses spend
much more on local labor. They
also procure more goods for resale
locally and rely much more heavily
on local providers for services like
accounting and printing. This
means that much of the money a
customer spends at a local store or
restaurant is re-spent within the
local economy, supporting other
businesses and jobs.
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$159,900. MLS #283630
1 MILE NORTH ON OLD 27
GAYLORD
989.732.5136HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY7:30AM TO5:30PM;
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Exquisite amenities abound in this custom home located just a short
drive from downtown Gaylord. From the finely manicured spacious
grounds to the impeccably appointed interior details, this is a residence
that truly embraces a lifestyle of comfort and grace.
The home features approximately 1,968 square feet of living space, with
generously sized rooms that includes four bedrooms and three baths. A
soaring vaulted ceiling
highlights the large
living room area, and
a trio of floor to ceil-
ing bayed windows
accents the adjoining
formal dining room.
The kitchen is a feast
for both the eyes and
the gourmet cook,
with granite counter-
tops, top-notch appli-
ances, a beautifully
tiled wall behind the
range/oven, and pris-
tine white cabinetry.
Other interior high-
lights include tile and
wood laminate floor-
ing, decorative arch-
ways and pillars, a
glass block shower
and a jetted tub in the master bath, two walk-in closets in the master bed-room, and a durable epoxy-painted floor in the attached two-and-a-half car
garage.
Outdoors, an open deck overlooks the beautiful grounds embraced by
woodlands. There is also an attractive storage building on the grounds for
additional storage needs.
This is a must-see home, and it is listed at just $177,900. Call Ellie
McGovern at Real Estate One today for a private showing; (989) 705-8284 or
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3 BEDROOM, 1 BATHHUD on 4 Lots in Vanderbilt. Recently Gutted and Replaced
with New Drywall, Carpet, Pergo Flooring, Entrance Doors, HotWater Heater and Appliances. New Insulation keeps HomeToasty Warm in Winter. Large Pole Barn Too. Needs Finishing
Touches but Great Deal! $29,500. MLS #283567
$20K PRICEDROP!
Completed Furnished,Charming Year Long orVacation Home in
Canada Creek.3 Beds, 21/2 Baths.Cedar SidedInside.Low Maint Vinyl
Siding Outside.WalkOut Basement,Gas
Fireplace, Roomy Deck,Attached 2 1/2 Car
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Archery and Gun Ranges.$149,000. MLS #276951
100K PLUSPRICE
REDUCTIONon This Up NorthMulti-Purpose
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Master Suite, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Woodburner, ZonedRadiant Heat,Full Walkout Basement, Huge Deck on One Side of
Home, Covered Wrapped Around Deck on Two Other Sides,Huge 3,200 Square Foot Pole Bldg with 14 Foot Doors for RV
Storage.$570,000. MLS #272584
VERSATILE10 ACREPARCEL
just south ofMancelona.
Mostly wooded.Close to trails.Great for hunt-ing or building
that dreamhome. Property
surveyed,staked.
$16,500.MLS #283494
LOOKING FOR A HAIR, NAIL OR TANNINGSALON BUSINESS?
HERE IT IS! High Traffic Area just East of Atlanta on M-32. Lotsof Parking and Frontage on the Thunder Bay River. Please haveyour buyer pre-qualified with an Chemical Bank Loan Officer
of institution of choice. $40,927. MLS #281664
CHARMING AND CLEAN2 Bed,1 Bath Ranch in Michaywe.Like New? New Inlaid DupontFlooring,New High Efficiency Natl Gas Furnace,New Hot WaterHeater.Natural Gas Fireplace,Central Air,Finished Attached 2 1/2
Car Garage,Roomy Deck, Landscaped Yard and QuietNeighborhood so You Can Enjoy it All. $91,900. MLS #280981
RICH,WARM
ANDINVITING4 Bed, 3 Bath
SherwoodForest Home.
UpdatedKitchen with
Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting. High Quality LaminateFlooring. Many Windows in Living Room for Light andNature Views. 2 Master Suites, 2 Wood Burning Stoves,Family Room in Basement and Relaxing, Peaceful WrapAround Deck. Hot Water Baseboard Natural Gas Heat.
$124,900. MLS #281049
PEACEFULUP NORTHCustom Built 3
Bed, 3 BathHome on 10
Wooded Acres.Private Setting
Flourishingwith Wildlife
(see Elk-Deer in back yard). New Maple Flooring, FieldStone Fireplace, T&G Vaulted Ceiling, Built In Appliances,
Wet Bar, Jet Tub, Sauna. Large Deck, Naturally Landscaped,2 1/2 Car Attached Garage, Car Port and Additional 24x24
Out Building. Close to Gaylord, Petoskey, Boyne Falls.$335,000. MLS #280633
Featured HomeOn the MarketWhy
Isn'tMy
HomeSelling?
Compliments of Ed Wohlfiel
Part 3 of 3
Here are some of the most
common reasons buyers are
turned off by a particular
house, so make sure these
are addressed before lopping
thousands of dollars off theasking price:
Put on a good show
This is the second biggest
reason a home isnt selling.
Buyers often talk of con-
necting to a house. This is
not likely to happen if your
house is not company-com-
ing-over clean and ready to
show like a model. This goes
for the outside as well. If you
dont want to put the effort
into doing this, then youd
better adjust your price to
compensate because buyers
will only consider your
house because its a good
deal, not because it speaks
to them.
Cant buy what they cant
see
If you make it difficult for
people to see your property,
then chances of a sale at the
price you want drops consid-
erably. Selling can be a nui-
sance, but its a necessary
one. If you dont allow a lock-
box or require appointment-
only showings, you are the
culprit to the house not sell-
ing.
Out of your hands
Its not always the sellers
fault that a house isnt sell-ing. Sometimes the market
changes and buyers disap-
pear. Maybe a new home
development has opened
nearby and they are steal-
ing the customers. Or
maybe youve received bad
advice from your agent. Any
of these can affect whether
your house sells, which
means you need to consider
the reasons and make the
necessary adjustments.
981 Greenwood Lane, GaylordContact; Ellie McGovern, Real Estate One, Gaylord (989) 705-8284
Enjoy graceful living in thiswonderful Gaylord custom home
Real Estate
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