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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Covering 40 Towns in Northern Michigan including Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cheboygan, Grayling, Lewiston, Mancelona, Mio, Indian River and surrounding area.
The 4th Annual
Winter Blues
Festival in down-
town Petoskey
continues through
this Saturday,
February 25th
Don Kelly
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By Jim Akans
One of the final, community-wide cele-
brations of the winter season is underway
in downtown Petoskey, as the 4th Annual
Winter Blues Festival continues through
this Saturday, February 25th. Winter Blues
Festival kicked off this past Monday, but
there are still plenty of events for the whole
family to enjoy, some great blues music
and many exciting downtown events.
The Chocoholic Frolic is taking place
Thursday, February 23rd from 10 am to 6
pm. There are a wide variety of chocolate
samples to enjoy at area shops, and dont
forget to pick up a Chocoholic Card at the
Petoskey Downtown offices (216 Park
Avenue), and fill out the card for a chance
to win a great chocolate prize. After the
Chocoholic Frolic, join the Brews for the
Blues pub crawl from 6 to 10 pm.
Sponsored by Shorts Brewing Company,
participants can go to six downtown pubs
and receive a Shorts beer in every pub,
plus a T-shirt, pint glass, and cab ride
home. Tickets are $40 per person. Call 231-
622-8501 to reserve your tickets.
On Friday, February 24, the Dress Blues
event offers in-store fashion shows and live
mannequins from 10 am to 6 pm.
Afterwards, support our furry friends at
The Fur Ball from 7-11 pm at Stafford's
Perry Hotel. The ticket price of $35 per per-
son goes to Little Traverse Bay Humane
Society. Everyone is invited for food, fun,
By Jim Akans
The Michigan Department of Education has
made some changes to the way MEAP (Michigan
Education Assessment Program) and Michigan
Merit Exam scores are reported, creating some
difficulty in comparing the recently released
MEAP scores from tests students took this past
fall, to scores released for previous test results.
The State Board of Education recently adopted
new cutoff scores for these semi-annual tests
that are utilized to assess student population
progress in the areas of math, reading, writing,
science and social studies. These cut scores are
used to separate student results into four cate-
gories; advanced, proficient, partially proficient
and not proficient, and the new guidelines set by
the State Board of Education raise the base per-
formance level in each of the upper categories.
The new cut scores represent a significantly
higher standard for student achievement and are
intended to more accurately reflect a students
progress toward college and career readiness.
They will also give Michigan parents and stu-
dents a much better sense of whether students
are adequately prepared for the next step in their
education and a future career in a global econo-
my.
On some previous tests, students could have
answered as few as 40 percent of the questions
correctly to be considered proficient. Under the
new scoring system, students will have to cor-
rectly answer a much higher percentage of ques-
tions. Michigan is one of only three states in the
nation (along with New York and Tennessee) to
move to this top tier level of test scoring.
The results of MEAP tests administered to stu-
dents this past fall were released on Wednesday,
February 8th, and some good news is that overall
SEE STATE MEAP PAGE 4A
Winter Blues
Festival in Petoskey
is underway
Craft &
Flea
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arket
at Northland Sportsmen's Club
Saturday, Feb. 25
9 am to 4 pm
FREE ADMISSION
Lunch available.
Antiques, Crafts, Garage Sales Items,
Sporting Goods and a whole lot more!
STORY
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By Jim Akans
It began as a small gather-
ing of about 20 people back
in May of 2006, joining
together for a free warm
meal on a Friday evening at
the First Congregational
Church Fellowship Hall in
Gaylord. The event marked
the beginning of the weekly
Gaylord Area Community
Meal event that continues to
this day, originally sparked
by a suggestion by a repre-
sentative from the local
Inside...
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STORY
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State MEAP scores
undergo reporting changes
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serve meals for those in need, those looking to
stretch their food dollar a bit, and for those simply
looking to share some fellowship while enjoying
dinner together. (back row, left to right) Jim
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Otsego County Community
Foundation accepting
scholarship applications
The Otsego County Community Foundation Education
Committee is accepting scholarship applications for gradu-
ating seniors as well as current college students. A total of 18
scholarships will be awarded ranging from $300-1500.
General scholarships as well as areas of interest including
agriculture, athletics, community services, education, nurs-
ing, science and vocations are available.
The amount of scholarships available is a reflection of
our generous community and the dedication to education.
The majority of the scholarships are set up in memory of a
loved one. This is a way to create a legacy as well as support
access to higher education. Dana Bensinger, Executive
Director.
The applications can be found at
www.otsegofoundation.org and in the counseling office at
the area high schools. The completed applications along
with transcripts and letters of recommendation are to be
postmarked by Friday, March 25th and mailed to the Otsego
County Community Foundation, PO Box 344, Gaylord MI
49734.
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WEATHER:
Thursday
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Friday
High 32 - Low 18
Saturday
High 25 - Low 18
Sunday
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Monday
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Emmet among four Michigan counties to
benefit from Transportation
Enhancement grants
G A Y L O R D
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
recently awarded federal Transportation Enhancement (TE)
grants for projects in four Michigan counties. Three of the
counties, Emmet, Leelanau and Livingston, are receiving
funds for projects that will support tourism by providing res-
idents and visitors with access to nearly 20 miles of pedestri-
an and bicycle paths. The fourth, Kent County, will receive
funding for a project that will enhance a Grand Rapids busi-
ness district by improving water quality from stormwater
runoff.
"This federal funding helps pay for improvements that
make a real difference in economic development and quality
of life," said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle.
"Transportation enhancements like these make Michigan
communities even more attractive to residents, visitors and
business investors."
Under federal law, 10 percent of federal surface transporta-
tion funds are set aside for TE projects. Administered by
MDOT, the grants enable communities to invest in projects
such as streetscapes and non-motorized trails. TE funds pro-
vide a maximum of 80 percent of the money required for
each project, with the remainder coming from state and
local government and the private sector.
In northern Michigan, the Emmet County Road
Commission, in cooperation with the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources (MDNR), will construct 7 miles of a 10-
foot-wide trail from M-119 in Petoskey to Powers Road in
Alanson. Approximately 5.5 trail miles will be constructed on
a former railroad corridor owned by MDNR, while 1.5 miles
will be constructed in MDOT right of way along US-31. The
project budget is $1,345,670, including $941,969 in federal TE
funds, $300,000 expected from the MDNR Natural Resources
Trust Fund and $103,701 expected from the MDNR
Recreational Trails Program.
The Leelanau County Road Commission will pave 6.5
miles of the Leelanau Trail, part of the Traverse Area
Recreation and Transportation (TART) trail, from Lakeview
Hills Road to Revold Road. The trail surface will be asphalt
from Lakeview Hills Road to Bingham Road and crushed
limestone from Bingham Road to Revold Road. The project
budget is $671,498, including $470,049 in federal TE funds
and $201,449 in matching from TART Trails, Inc.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) sponsors
two national programs each year that exemplify
the organizations goals of veterans helping veter-
ans, and efforts to encourage patriotism and loy-
alty in communities, especially for the youth.
These two programs are the Patriots Pen Essay
Contest for 6th, 7th and 8th grade public, private
and home-school students, and the Voice of
Democracy Essay Contest for 9th, 10th, 11th and
12th grade students. The theme for this years
Patriots Pen Contest was Are You Proud of Your
Country? and the Voice of Democracy Essay
Audio Contest theme was Is There Pride in
Serving in Our Military?
Emma Philip, a 7th grade student at Gaylord
Middle School, was judged first place in VFW
District 13 Patriots Pen Essay Contests. Nicholas
White, a 7th grade student at Gaylord St. Mary
School, placed second in the VFW District 13 com-
petition, and Quinn Marquard, a 12th grade stu-
dent at St Mary School, captured the District 13
second place in the Voice of Democracy Audio
Essay Contest. Emma Philip was also named the
State of Michigans 2nd place Patriots Pen winner
at the VFW Mid-Winter Conference in Kalamazoo.
For her efforts, she and her family enjoyed a week-
end of fun at the Radisson Hotel as well as a $750
bond that was presented to here by the State VFW
at the prestigious awards banquet. Emma also
received a $2000 bond from the local Ralph
Holewinski Post 1518 and Ladies Auxiliary.
Each of the national contests began with a stu-
dents essay submission to the local VFW. The
local VFW and co-sponsor Ladies Auxiliary judged
the essays. The winners advanced to their respec-
tive VFW districts and the winners in each of the
twelve Michigan districts advanced to the State
Competition. State winners then advance to the
national competition. In Michigan, there were
4,549 entries from 118 VFW Posts.
The VFW expresses that they are very proud of
all the students who participated in these patriotic
endeavors, and most especially of Emma Philip in
representing Gaylord and the Middle School so
well in the entire state of Michigan.
To learn more about these programs, contact
Bill Ahrenberg at (989) 732-5902.
Winners of this years VFW Essay Contests; (from left) Quinn Marquard, a 12th grade student at St
Mary School, captured the District 13 second place in the Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest.
Emma Philip, a 7th grade student at Gaylord Middle School, was judged first place in VFW District 13
Patriots Pen Essay Contest and also named the State of Michigans 2nd place Patriots Pen winner
at the VFW Mid-Winter Conference in Kalamazoo. Nicholas White, a 7th grade student at Gaylord
St. Mary School, placed second in the VFW District 13 competition.
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Charlevoix 2/22/2010 72.3 2/21/2011 65.6 2/20/2012 28
East Jordan 2/22/2010 77.2 2/21/2011 78.9 2/20/2012 49.4
Gaylord 2/22/2010 78.8 2/21/2011 87.8 2/20/2012 72.4
Mio 2/22/2010 25.8 2/21/2011 34.6 2/20/2012 28
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Month Day High High Low Low Precip. Snowvall
February 23 58 F 1984 30 F -11 F 1989 11 F 0.54 in. 1971 6 in. 1971
February 24 56 F 1976 30 F -9 F 1974 11 F 0.71 in. 1977 6 in. 1994
February 25 54 F 1976 30 F -18 F 1982 12 F 0.29 in. 1949 3.5 in. 1965
February 26 57 F 2000 31 F -22 F 1963 12 F 0.63 in. 1975 9.5 in. 1975
February 27 53 F 2000 31 F -11 F 1994 12 F 0.93 in. 1997 11 in. 1997
February 28 54 F 1983 31 F -12 F 2008 12 F 0.81 in. 1981 5 in. 1999
February 29 55 F 2000 31 F -27 F 1980 12 F 0.14 in. 1988 1.5 in. 1988
March 1 53 F 1983 31 F -22 F 1962 13 F 0.53 in. 1972 5 in. 1999
March 2 50 F 1964 32 F -24 F 1980 13 F 1.11 in. 1991 7.5 in. 1976
March 3 56 F 1974 32 F -25 F 2003 13 F 0.58 in. 1976 5 in. 1989
March 4 58 F 1974 32 F -16 F 1978 13 F 0.97 in. 1989 6.5 in. 1989
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cash bar and to listen to the Jelly Roll Blues Band. To pur-
chase tickets, call 231-347-2396.
Saturday, February 25 the Winter Blues Festival wrap up
begins with a Chase the Blues 5K Fun Run/Walk. Starting
line up is at 8 am, with the run/walk takes off at 8:30 am.
Entry fee is a donation of warm outerwear for the
Community Free Clinic. After the run, stay downtown for
Game Day from 10 am to 5 pm. Play Downtown Trivia
and enter to win Downtown Treasure Certificates.
Saturday evening, enjoy the 3rd annual Whine and Dine
progressive dinner at five downtown locations beginning
at 6 pm. Tickets is $45 per person. Call 231-622-8501 to
reserve tickets.
The Winter Blue Festival musical line-up this weekend
will include the Crooked Tree Arts Center Swirl on
Thursday from 5:30 to 7 pm, highlighted by vocalist
Michele Walker plus assorted wines and appetizers.
Friday, the Whitecaps Grill offers 50s and 60s music by
Hipps and Ricco from 6 to 9 pm, Mike Ridley at the
Staffords Perry Hotel Noggin Room from 8 to 11 pm, and
the Jelly Roll Blues Band at the Rose Room from 7 to 11
pm. Saturdays musical line up features JUSDUIT at
Staffords Perry Hotels Noggin Room from 8 to 11 pm,
and the John Archambault Band at the City Park Grill.
Visit www.petoskeydowntown.com for details on all of
the activities.
Community continued...
Winter Blues continued...
Goodwill agency to provide a meal for those in need, those look-
ing to stretch their food dollar a bit, and for those simply looking
to share some fellowship while enjoying dinner together.
Vicky Rigney, who coordinates the non-sectarian, Gaylord Area
Community Meal along with Kim Brown, states, There is very
nice, family-oriented atmosphere at each gathering. About a year
after this Friday evening program began, the Salvation Army
joined Goodwill in sponsoring the weekly meal, each donating
about $100 a month for food supplies. Today, we typically serve
between 75 and 100 people each week, and several area churches
and organizations in town help with funding for food and sup-
plies for preparing the meals. We also have about six volunteers
who help set-up, cook and clean-up each Friday evening.
Rigney adds that organizers are extremely grateful that the First
Congregational Church has offered the use of their Fellowship
Hall for the Community Meal program since it began nearly
seven years ago. The meals are offered from 5 to 6 pm every
Friday during the year with the exception of the Friday during
Alpenfest, when lack of parking becomes an issue.
The Gaylord Area Community Meal Program is a licensed
kitchen and is run by a steering committee with 10 members.
Rigney obseves, We divide things up so everyone has something
to do to help out. We all roll up our sleeves; we are definitely a
working board.
In addition to preparing their own Friday night meals, several
area restaurants, including Alpine Tavern and Eatery, Michaywe
Inn the Woods, Arlenes Diner, Mama Leones Italian Restaurant,
and several others cook meals for the program during the year.
Area service organizations and churches, including the Gaylord
Kiwanis, the Gaylord Experimental Aircraft Association, the
Friendship Housing Center, Otsego County Habitat for Humanity,
Peace Lutheran Church, Presbyterian Church, and many others
sponsor one or more Community Meals during the year as well.
Donna Quandt, Executive Director of Otsego County Habitat
for Humanity, states, I learned about this Community Meal
while attending the Otsego County Human Service Network
meetings for the past several years and we post the programs
monthly menu in our ReStore. I thought it would be a great
opportunity to help out with the meal once or twice a year.
Faith-Based groups, Service Clubs, Area Businesses and Human
Service Agencies are being asked by the volunteer Steering
Committee to help expand the number of organizations to assist
in this much needed effort which is called Adopt A Friday
Night. As Christians we are all one body and are called to serve
the needs of others.
Vicky Rigney states, We are very grateful so many in this com-
munity help with this much need program throughout the year.
We couldnt continue to do this without this support.
Additional information about the program can be found on
Facebook at Gaylord Area Community Meal Program.
State MEAP Continued...
scores in math and reading for elementary and middle school
students across the state improved, ranging from high of a 40-
percent proficient and above rating in mathematics for stu-
dents in grades 4 and 5, to a peak of 69-percent proficient and
above in the reading category for 5th graders. With the imple-
mentation of the higher cut scores, however, comparing these
latest test results with previous periods can cause a bit of anxiety.
School districts will be examining curriculum to respond to
this more challenging level of test scoring. In addition, staff will
focus professional development efforts on enhancing their abili-
ties to rise to the challenge presented by these recent changes.
To view MEAP and MME test results for individual schools and
districts, visit www.michigan.gov/mde
National Weather Service offers
spring Skywarn spotter
training classes
By Jim Akans
The National Weather Service will once again offer free
Skywarn spotter training classes during the coming weeks
at several northern Michigan locations. While open to any-
one in the general public who would simply like to learn
more about weather indicators and phenomenon, these
classes are the first step someone needs to take in order to
become an official National Weather Service storm spotter,
providing attendees with basic weather observation training.
The information offered in the two hour class session
includes an interactive multimedia presentation given by a
meteorologist, including various images and video loops
from past storms in Michigan and the Great Lakes area.
Brochures are also available.
Middle and high school students are welcome to attend
the classes with a parent or other adult. Because of the com-
plexity of severe thunderstorms and the potential dangers
involved, spotting is recommended for ages 18 and older.
Following is a list of Skywarn spotter training that will be
held in the northern Michigan area in the coming weeks.
Please note that pre-registration is not required to attend
these classes.
Atlanta - March 15th, 6:30 pm Montmorency County
Courthouse, West Entrance, 12265 M-32. Contact Dave Utt
(989) 785-4141
Gaylord March 22nd, 6:30 pm, University Center, 80
Livingston Blvd. Contact; Mike Thompson (989) 732-6670
Mio March 26th, 6:30 pm, MSE-e Conference Room, 101
Court Street. Contact; Buffy Galer (989) 826-1191
Prudenville April 9th, 7:00 pm, Denton Township Fire
Department, 2600 South Gladwin Rd. Contact; Eric Tiepel
(989) 275-8740
Rogers City April 16th, 6:30 pm, Rogers City Area Senior
Center, 131 East Superior Ave. Contact; Norm Smith (989)
733-8095
Bellaire April 17th, 6:30 pm, Antrim County Building,
Commissioners Room (2nd Floor). Contact Carl Goeman
(231) 533-6569
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north ohio
terrific kids
Front Row: Aiden
Murphy; Audra
WUrtsmith; Warren
Stevens. Second Row:
Keara Ball; Alexis
Howard; Addison
Letourneau; Collin
Kosinski; Linus
Branigan; Cory Kurncz;
Zander Robinson;
Jimmy Doyle. Back
Row: Victoria Talley;
Erin Rigney; Chloe Lee;
Austin Harding; Ayden
Guess; Brienna
Bradstreet; Scout
Lappan; Makenzie
Robinson; Kiwanian,
Mr. Chuck Bump and
his Terrific Dog, Roxi
All kids are terrific and here at North Ohio Elementary we are acknowledging kids for good character.
The Kiwanis club of Otsego County is helping us with this endeavor. Students who exhibit good behavior
by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One student per class will be selected
to receive a Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morn-
ing announcements. They will also have their picture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board.
This is an excellent opportunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emo-
tional level because good character is just as important as good grades!
TERRIFIC KIDS
P.O. Box 1064 Gaylord, MI 49734
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Cell (989) 217-1712
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(989) 448-1942
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By Jim Akans
When looking to refurnish, redecorate or simply revitalize
the furniture and accessory items in your home or cottage,
dont miss the opportunity to check out the amazing selec-
tion of vintage and custom furniture at Don Kelly Antiques &
Furniture Barn located in Charlevoix. The fascinating facility
encompasses over 7,000 square feet of ever changing vintage
furniture and accessories, plus another 1,500 square feet of
custom furniture items. From antique wicker to Early
American and European imports, the vast selection is sure to
tantalize the imagination of virtually every furniture shopper.
Don Kelly founded his business back in 1985, as he recalls,
it was in a small room off my garage. I loved working with
furniture, and while attending a furniture show I discovered
a new type of finish stripper that worked extremely well. I
went home, tried it out, and started my new business. It
kept expanding and I moved into my current location in
1990.
Kelly adds, Something we specialize in is wicker furniture
items. People love old wicker furniture, and we also sell lots
of old pine, oak and items made from other woods as well.
Vintage furniture is generally made with sold wood or very
good veneers. The workmanship & craftsmanship is excellent.
The services offered at Don Kelly Antiques & Furniture
Barn also include customizing the size of furniture to match
the customers needs, and they will paint, stain and refinish
items to match the customers dcor if they desire.
Don Kelly Antiques and Furniture Barn is located at 6176
Old US 31 South in Charlevoix. They are open Monday
through Friday from 8 am until 4 pm, and Saturday and
Sunday from 8 am until noon. For additional information,
please call (231) 547-0133 or visit www.dkellyantiques.com.
Courtesy Photo
The fascinating facility encompasses over 7,000
square feet of ever changing vintage furniture and
accessories, plus another 1,500 square feet of cus-
tom furniture items.
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Don Kelly Antiques and Furniture Barn is located at
6176 Old US 31 South in Charlevoix.
Don Kelly Antiques &
Furniture Barn
Offer quality vintage and custom furniture
In the Rough, Professionally Painted
or Completely Restored
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Furniture, Antiques & Goodies
06176 Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix, MI 49720
E-Mail: donkellyantiques@yahoo.com
FURNITURE BARN
(231) 547-0133 Cell (231) 881-0353
Web: dkellyantiques.com
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FURNITURE
Local Senior Service Organizations
Oppose Exemption of Personal
Property Taxes without Replacement
Funds
Governor Snyder and some members of the Michigan
Legislature are proposing to eliminate business tax on
personal property (PPT). The PPT is paid only by
Michigan businesses and not by households or individual
taxpayers.
All PPT revenues go to Michigan local governments,
public schools and community organizations to pay for
essential services. Many communities have publicly raised
their concerns as this proposal will lower revenues for
local tax funded services.
However, little has been said on how this will affect sen-
ior citizens. 63 Michigan counties rely on local millage
dollars to fund critical services for older Michiganians.
The directors of local senior service organizations
endorsed a resolution opposing the exemption of personal
property taxes without full replacement of the lost funds.
The Michigan Directors of Services to the Aging wants to
draw attention to the terrible consequences for our sen-
iors if these funds are eliminated, says Dona Wishart,
president of the statewide association. most of our organ-
izations are still struggling to meet basic needs as a result
of previous federal and state budget cuts. Over the last few
years funding has been reduced by nearly 28%. Decreases
in taxable values have also cut deeply into millage rev-
enue.
Our organizations would have to further reduce home
delivered meals, adding to waiting lists that are already
too long. There would be less money for home care servic-
es and less support for caregivers. These are home and
community based programs that keep seniors out of more
costly institutional placements, noted Wishart.
We believe higher costs from additional nursing home
placements and reduced public safety will outweigh any
gain in revenues received by businesses.
Wishart adds, We also worry that a decrease in services
for senior citizens, other community resources and public
safety functions will result in Michigan communities
being less desirable destinations for retirement and busi-
ness relocation. The small gain for our business commu-
nity through the elimination of the business tax on per-
sonal property will be overshadowed by the poverty of our
communities public services.
As many opponents of the proposed PPT elimination
urge, there must be a proper balance between pro busi-
ness and quality of life. The proposal to eliminate the PPT
without a guaranteed source of replacement revenue does
not strike the proper balance.
The MSDA urges Governor Snyder and members of the
Michigan Legislature to work with local communities to
find stable replacement revenue that is not subject to the
annual appropriation process before moving forward with
eliminating the PPT. After all, Wishart concludes,
Michigan voters approved these millages to provide for
local priorities. The legislature shouldnt undermine the
intent of local voters to fund these services.
Submitted by the Michigan Directors of Services to the
Aging
Opinion
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CHEBOYGAN
How is Your Heart
Doing?
February is American Heart
Month. How's your heart
doing? Cheboygan Memorial
Hospital is offering Free
Health Screenings at three
different locations. Stop by
for free blood sugar testing,
blood pressure checks and
heart-health information.
Thursday, February 23, Ken's
Village Market, Indian River,
9am to 11am.
Thursday, February 23,
Glen's Market of Cheboygan,
1pm to 3pm.
For more information on
wellness programs, you can
contact the Cardiac Rehab
Department inside the CMH
Wellness Center, (231) 627-
1458.
PETOSKEY
Winter Blues Festival
The 4th annual Winter Blues
Festival will be held Monday
through Saturday, February
20-25 in Downtown Petoskey.
Celebrate winter with these
wild and wacky events every
day and evening throughout
the week. There's something
for everyone, and lots of fun
for visitors to make Petoskey
their destination for the
President's Day week.
PETOSKEY
Cooking class
Tuesdays through March 27,
Crooked Tree Arts Center will
host cooking classes with
chefs from around the area.
Toski Sands on February 28,
Caf Sant on March 6, the
Twisted Olive on March 13,
Thai Orchid on March 20,
and wrapping up the series
on March 27 with Lake Street
Market. For more informa-
tion on these classes or other
programs offered at Crooked
Tree Art Center go online to
www.crookedtree.org or call
the arts center at 231-347-
4337.
GRAYLING
Relay For Life Kick-off
Crawford County Relay For
Life Kick-off party, Feb. 23,
6pm. at Michelson Methodist
Church. Food! Desserts, Fun
& Information about what we
do. Questions? Contact Molly
Paquin at 231-268-3344 or
molly.paquin@cancer.org
PETOSKEY
Swing Dance Series
Feb 24, Swing Dance Series
with the Up North Big Band.
The North Central Michigan
College Cafeteria Room,
7:30pm. Beginners are wel-
come. Instruction starts at
6:45pm. Dances are $10/
adult, $5 / Under 18 and
under 5 free.
GAYLORD
Awards banquet
The Gaylord Area Chamber
of Commerce will hold its
Annual Awards Banquet
February 23, at Otsego Club
& Resort. Over two hundred
people are expected to
attend this popular event
sponsored by Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Michigan. Local
community members, busi-
nesses, and organizations are
celebrated for excellence in
the Gaylord area with the fol-
lowing awards being present-
ed:
* Gordon G. Everett
Memorial Bell Tower Award
* You Made It Happen Award
* Chamber Volunteer of the
Year
* Chamber Ambassador of
the Year Award
* Chairman's Award
* Golden Pineapple Award
* Daune Weiss Memorial -
Businessperson of the Year
Award
Ticket are $30 each and are
available at the Chamber's
Main Street office in Gaylord
or by calling (989) 732-6333
now through February 16,
2012. The event will feature a
hospitality hour sponsored
by Paxton Resources, dinner,
awards banquet sponsored
by Independent Bank and
speaker. For more informa-
tion, please contact the
Gaylord Area Chamber at
989-732-6333.
PETOSKEY
Swing Dance Series
with the Up North Big Band
at the North Central
Michigan College Cafeteria
Room. Feb. 24, 7:30pm
ROSCOMMON
Eisenhower Dance
Ensemble
This dance group electrifies
the stage in On the Move, a
brand new high-energy
dance extravaganza Friday
Feb. 24 at 7pm. Advance
reservations through the
KCPA box office at 989-275-
6777. Tickets for Eisenhower
Dance are $10 general
admission; students at half
price.
GRAYLING
Blizzard Fest Ice Golf
& Euchre
Tournaments
Saturday, February 25th at
the Camp Grayling NCO
Club. The Grayling Youth
Boosters Club will hold their
annual Blizzard Fest Ice Golf
Tournament at 11am ($40
per 2-person team) and
Euchre Tournament at 2pm
($20 per 2-person team).
Contact Karen Ayers at 989-
348-3196 to register for one
or both events. Please help
support the youth of
Crawford County by joining
in on the fun.
ROSCOMMON
Sinbad
Actor/comedian Sinbad will
bring his uproarious brand of
comedy to Kirtland all-ages
audiences Saturday Feb. 25 at
7 p.m. Advance reservations
through the KCPA box office
at 989-275-6777. Tickets for
Sinbad are $36 and $32.
Sinbad pre-show dinner is
$12 per person and reserva-
tions are required as seating
is limited.
GAYLORD
Craft show
February 25, Northland
Sportsmens Club Craft Show
and Flea Market from 9am-
4pm.
GAYLORD
Snowshoe Family
Adventure
February 25, Join
HeadWaters Land
Conservancy for a Snowshoe
Family Adventure at noon at
the Pigeon River Forest State
Headquarters
CHEBOYGAN
Northern Michigan
Has Talent
On Saturday, February 25th,
The Opera House will be pre-
senting its fifth Annual
Northern Michigan Has
Talent an amateur talent
show featuring people of all
ages, with talents ranging
from vocals to Rap to dance
and instrumentals. This con-
cert will feature twelve (12)
amateur performing artists
who reside in the Northern
Michigan area, and who were
selected from open auditions
held Saturday, February 4th.
Tickets are now available
through The Opera House
Box Office at 403 North
Huron Street. Office hours
are 9:30am through 4:30pm,
Tuesday through Friday.
Seating is Non-Reserved and
all Tickets are $10. Call 231-
627-5841 or 231-627-5432 for
tickets.
GRAYLING
Snowshoe Lacing
Workshops
February 25-26 9am-4pm at
Hartwick Pines State Park. A
2-day workshop teaching
you how to lace your own
pair of wooden snowshoes
with nylon lacing (when var-
nished, the lacing looks like
traditional rawhide). Fee &
registration required. For
more information, please call
989-348-2537 or e-mail Rob
Burg at burgr@michigan.gov
to receive a registration
packet.
ROSCOMMON
Stamp club begins
We are starting a Stamp Club
for Stamp Collectors in the
Roscommon area. The first
meeting will be held on
February, 27th at Fred's
Restaurant and Bowling
Center across from Glen's
and Rite Aid Pharmacy at
7pm. Experienced collectors,
Beginners and Teens 16 or
older are welcome to join.
CHEBOYGAN
County Republican
Party meet
Our next regular monthly
meeting will be Monday,
February 27th, 7pm at
Cheboygan County District
Court, 870 S. Main. Those of
you who have not been with
us for a while, we need your
presence at our meetings.
GRAYLING
VOTE February 28th
Crawford AuSable School
District 2012 Bus & Facility
Bond. The Bond would
include: Six new buses,
Increase student safety by
separating areas where both
vehicular and bus drop off
occur, Add enclosed heated
parent waiting area, Student
technology in both Middle
School and High School, Two
replacement boilers, Paving
at the Elementary School.
GAYLORD
OCS Open house
Otsego Christian School will
be hosting an Open House
on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from
6:30 to 8 pm, for all of our
Preschool and Kindergarten
classes. Everyone is welcome
to check out our awesome
teachers and their class-
rooms that day.
Refreshments will be provid-
ed along with important
enrollment information!
Please call OCS at 989-732-
8333 or look up our website
at www.ocsgaylord.org for
more information. Hope to
see you there!
GRAYLING
Senior Karaoke
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be hosting
an evening of Karaoke. Bob
Jorgenson will be our emcee
for the evening. It is open to
anyone who enjoys music
and having lots of fun. This
free event will be at 5:30pm
on Feb. 29 at the Commission
on Aging & Senior Center,
308 Lawndale Street in
Grayling. Join us for a Baked
Ham Dinner at 5pm prior to
the event. People 60 and over
dine for a suggested dona-
tion of $2.50 and under 60
dine for the cost of $4.75. For
additional information call
989-348-7123
INDIAN RIVER
Embroiderer's Guild
The Northern Michigan
Chapter of the Embroiderers
Guild of America will meet
Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 11am
in the Transfiguration
Episcopal Church located on
M 68. The project will be a
continuation of our 2 mys-
tery samplers. Remember to
bring any finished projects
for golden needle. We wel-
come new members. For fur-
ther information, call Sue at
231-584-2091.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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surrounding towns. Contact
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or call 989-732-8160.
CHEBOYGAN
Cheboygan VITA
VITA is a Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance program that
has been active in
Cheboygan County since
2002. They provide free
income tax preparation and
tax counseling to persons
making less than $50,000
annually. Call 231-420-5015
to set up your appointment!
Donations to fund this pro-
gram can be sent to the
Cheboygan County United
Way Office (231.627.2288)
PETOSKEY
NCMC Family fun
nights
The North Central Michigan
College gym and fitness cen-
ter is offering family fun
nights on Wednesdays,
February 29 and March 21
from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Dinner and activities will be
in the Student and
Community Resource Center
gymnasium on the Petoskey
campus. Activities will
include soccer, basketball,
volleyball and Eclipse Ball.
There will be appropriate
toys and tumbling mats for
toddlers and an obstacle
course for children ages 7 to
11. The fitness staff will be
available to help parents and
their children with all activi-
ties. Participants should wear
suitable gym clothing and
clean, dry shoes. Cost is $5
per family and includes all
activities and a light dinner
of chili or soup, crackers and
bread, and applesauce. For
families who wish to partici-
pate in games and activities
only, the cost is $3 per family.
Coffee and hot chocolate will
also be for sale. For more
information, call 231-439-
6370.
EAST JORDAN
Fiddlers Jamboree
Saturday, March 3 the
Harvest Barn Church will
host the Fiddlers Jamboree.
There is no admission fee
(donation box at the door)
Jamboree Noon - 5pm and
Dance from 7 - 10pm.
Everyone is welcome!
GRAYLING
Jewelry Making Class
at AAV
Saturday, March 3rd at 1pm
at the AuSable Artisan Village
Art Center. Jewelry Making:
Learn quick and easy earring
styles. Learn to make love
knots, hammered spirals and
your own ear wires. All tools
and materials will be provid-
ed. Class fee including mate-
rials is $45 with a $5 discount
for 2012 AAV members. For
more info visit www.art-
galleryaav.org and click on
Calendar of Events.
CHEBOYGAN
CMH Medical Staff
Scholarships
The Medical Staff at
Cheboygan Memorial
Hospital (CMH) is taking
scholarship applications for
students entering a health-
related field. This program is
designed to help those inter-
ested in pursuing a career in
health care and promote the
Cheboygan area as a poten-
tial workplace following
completion of their studies.
The application deadline is
March 5. Scholarship appli-
cations are available from
counselors at all area high
schools. Since some tran-
scripts and other necessary
information may be needed
to complete the applications,
interested students should
pick up an application as
soon as possible. The num-
ber of scholarships awarded
will be determined by the
number of qualified appli-
cants and the amount of
money available. For more
information on the program,
contact Rita Chapman, CMH
Medical Staff Coordinator at
(231) 627-1438.
GAYLORD
Boomers & Seniors
Are you caring for your par-
ents while supporting your
children? Attend the panel
discussion March 7, 5:30 -
7:30pm at the Otsego County
Sportsplex. There will be
information on services and
resources available to help
you and plenty of time to ask
questions. For more info call
989-731-3546 or e-mail
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Advocates for a Lifetime of
Living.
ROSCOMMON
Regional Business
after hours
The objective of this cracker
barrel themed event is to
promote ongoing economic
survival and thriving forums
within our northern coun-
ties. Dr. Thomas Quinn,
President Kirtland
Community College will host
the event, encouraging the
attendees to speak freely on
economic concerns and
hopes for the future of their
businesses. There will be
plenty of time for network-
ing. Thursday, March 8 from
5:30pm 8pm at Kirtland
Community College Student
Center, 10775 N St. Helen Rd.
Chamber members from
northeastern Michigan, State
Representatives Bruce
Rendon and Peter Pettalia,
Senator Darwin Booher and
a Legislative Representative
for John Moolenaar will be
there to listen to our local
business owners. Also in
attendance, Legislative
Representatives from Dave
Camps, Dr. Dan Benisheks
and Debbie Stabenows
office. Kirtland Community
College board members and
Kirtland Foundation board
members will be available to
speak with directly. This is a
Regional event, so you must
RSVP by March 6. email/call:
lynne.ruden@kirtland.edu /
(989) 275-5000 x 446. $5 per
person
GAYLORD
Nominees for
Volunteerism
Otsego County United Way
Volunteer Center is taking
nominations for their 2012
Spirit of Volunteerism
Awards. Go to
www.otsegounitedway.org to
find the nomination form
and more information about
the awards. Nominations are
due March 9.
GAYLORD
Build your marriage
Steve & Annie Chapman will
be at the Evangelical Church,
M-32 East on March 9 & 10 to
bring a blend of personal sto-
ries, music and humor to
"Let the Carpenter Build Your
Marriage" Register at
www.gaylordefree.org or call
888-930-2060.
ELMIRA
Donation sale & bake
sale
Have gently used unwanted
stuff? Please donate items to
the Elmira-Warner
Firefighters, all proceeds will
go to the firefighters to help
raise money for special
items. (dress uniforms, ID
Cards, Badges, Halloween
Candy, food for Community
Christmas party, and many
other things) March 10 at
Elmira Twp. Hall, 9am - 6pm.
Donated items can be
dropped off at the Fire Hall
on Tuesday, March 6th
between 6 and 9pm.
Arrangements call be made if
not able to make this time.
Please contact Leigh-Anne
Marsh at 989-370-2271
CHEBOYGAN
Acupuncture
Acupuncture as part of treat-
ment for alcohol and drug
abuse presentation:
Saturday, March 10, Noon -
1:30pm, Great Lakes Grill,
817 E State St (US 23).
Luncheon Speech by inter-
nationally known. Michael
Smith, MD, DAC, founder of
the National Acupuncture
Detoxification Association
(NADA) and member of the
Drug Court Hall of Fame.
Cost $15 includes soap and
sandwich buffet lunch
including beverage.
Attendees will have the
opportunity to experience a
demonstration of the tech-
nique. The event is spon-
sored by NADA-Michigan. To
register email www.mllrmr-
lyn@yahoo.com, call 231-
268-3381 if you are interested
in the full training. Lunch
count must be in by March 1.
GAYLORD
Taste of Gaylord
Tickets for the 2012 Taste of
Gaylord are now available!
The 2012 Taste of Gaylord
will be held on March 14th
from 5:30pm-8pm at Otsego
Club and Resort. The cost is
$25 and tickets must be pur-
chased in advance. Come
sample the flavors of many of
our local Chamber Member
Restaurants to find your new
favorite or to experience and
old favorite. Stop by the
Chambers Main Street office
or call Karen at 989-732-6333
for your ticket.
GAYLORD
Free Divorce Clinic
The 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services of
Northern Michigan and River
House Womens Shelter will
hold free monthly divorce
clinics open to community
members who cannot afford
to hire an attorney and are
representing themselves.
Clinic locations will alternate
between Otsego and
Crawford Counties. The clin-
ics in Otsego County are held
at the United Way Building,
116 East Fifth Street on,
March 15, 5:30pm.
GAYLORD
Men's conference
Get your tickets now for the
Higher Call Men's
Conference at the
Evangelical Free Church
April 21. The day long event
features guests Fred Stoeker,
the Stand Strength Team and
David Dean. To order tickets
go to www.ahighercall.com
or phone the church at 989-
732-2647. Purchase tickets
before March 15 and save!
$25 if purchased by 3/15; $30
if purchased by 4/10. After
4/10 price is $35.
PETOSKEY
Benefit concert
Camp Daggett will present a
family friendly concert on
Friday, March 16 at 7pm at
the Emmet Country
Fairgrounds. This concert
will be a fundraiser for Camp
Daggett and will feature
Orpheum Bell, a multi-tal-
ented band from Ann Arbor,
Michigan. Orpheum Bell's
music is a unique mix of
Eastern Folk and country
with a hint of gypsy that
pleases the senses of all ages.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
early, and support scholar-
ships for children to attend
Camp Daggett. Hors d'oeu-
vres and non-alcoholic
drinks will be served as
refreshments between musi-
cal sets. Call 231-347-9742
extension 100 to make a
reservation and receive a dis-
count! Reserved ticket prices
are $15 for adults and $7 for
students (high school-aged
or younger.) Admission
prices at the door will be $20
for adults and $10 for stu-
dents.
MIO
Gun Show
Saturday, March 17, 9am -
3pm at the Mio Community
Center, 305 9th St. Admission
is $5, children under 12 free if
accompanied by adult. Call
Bud Spowl now to reserve
your table, 989-335-3195.
GRAYLING
St. Patrick's Day Music
You are cordially invited to
join us for a special St.
Patricks Day Concert
Saturday, Mar. 17, 7-9pm in
the AuSable Artisan Village
Art Gallery, 219 Michigan
Ave. in downtown, 989-293-
9305. Admission: $10 AAV
members and $12 non-mem-
bers. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Refreshments will be served.
An Evening of Celtic and
Celtic Inspired Music by Kelly
Shively, Pam Luce and Dan
House. Vocal harmonies and
instrumentation, including
guitars, harp, lap dulcimer,
mandolin, banjola, fiddle,
banjo and bodhran. Wearing
of the green optional but
encouraged!
GAYLORD
Bowl for Kids Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
North central Michigan have
announced that Bowl For
Kids Sake is scheduled for
March 17th at 7pm at the
Gaylord Bowling Center;
team sign up is now taking
place, go to www.bbbsnc-
mi.org or call 989-732-7780
for more information.
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Planning begins for
Project Connect
Your help is needed. Local
human service agencies are
once again joining forces.
Planning for the fifth annual
Charlevoix-Emmet Project
Connect has begun. This year
the event will be held on
March 21 from 10am to
5:30pm at the Community
Building at the Emmet
County Fairgrounds in
Petoskey. Project Connect
connects people in need with
a range of health and human
services needed to improve
their lives. The planning
team anticipates an event
both bigger and better this
year. Last year the event
reached over 800 individuals.
All received a wide range of
supportive services.
Assistance with housing,
food, tax preparation, health
services, and much more
were provided throughout
the day. Free haircuts and
chair massages were avail-
able. Guests received a meal
and gifts of food, personal
care and household items.
Individuals or businesses
interested in donating items
might consider conducting a
drive at their business,
school, or faith community.
Lists of specific food, person-
al care, household, or other
items that are most needed
are listed on the United Way
website www.charemunited-
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Q: My husband seems to be
more interested in fixing the
house and sitting down with a
glass of wine each evening
than interacting with our 8-
year-old son. He's a good
provider and a spiritual leader,
but he doesn't initiate playing
catch or family activities of
any kind. I'm feeling resentful
about this, because I grew up
in a family that did all kinds of
fun things together on the
weekends. So what should we
do?
Jim: Fatherhood is a very personal
issue for me. My parents divorced when
I was young, so I had very little contact
with my biological dad. And my stepfa-
ther left when I was in fourth grade. The
absence of a consistent father figure was
devastating to me, as it is for so many
kids.
I realize your own situation is differ-
ent. It's encouraging that your husband
is a good provider and spiritual leader.
Perhaps he just needs some motivation
to help him engage with your son. I'd
recommend two books that might be
helpful. The first is "The Seven Secrets of
Effective Fathers," by my friend, Dr.
Kenneth Canfield. It addresses practical
matters such as protecting and provid-
ing for children (your husband seems to
have a good handle on this), and also
spending time with kids and getting to
know them emotionally (an area that
may be lacking in your household).
The second book is Tim Sanford's
"Losing Control and Liking It." Sanford
suggests that a father's most important
role is not to control his children, but to
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them by spending time with them and
affirming them.
If your husband wants more insights
after reading these books, have him
contact Focus on the Family for a wide
range of great resources for dads.
** ** **
Q: When my boys, ages 5 and
7 say, "That's not fair," I
respond with, "It may not be
equal, but it's fair." We've
talked before about how they
won't always get the same
thing at the same time, but
they will be treated fairly. I
have no idea why it's worked,
but the approach has been
very successful for our family --
in fact, they now say it to each
other. What do you think?
Juli: As one of six kids, you can imag-
ine how many times I said or heard
those words, "It's not fair!" Whether it's
a larger slice of pizza, more presents
under the tree, or a later bedtime, kids
will sniff out any sign of inequity. My
parents usually responded with a simi-
lar line: "We won't always treat you
exactly the same, but we love each of
you equally."
Although a key element of effective
child rearing is consistency, parents
must be flexible in applying the same
principles to different kids at different
times and in different situations. For
example, while dishonesty should
always be addressed as a serious
offense, good parents must be sensitive
to personality, motivation and age when
deciding how to correct it.
Punishing two children exactly the
same for a similar offense would be
equal, but not fair. One child may be
much more sensitive to parental disap-
proval and be devastated by a mild
scolding while her strong-willed sibling
needs a dramatic consequence to get
the point across. Similarly, the exact
same curfew for all teenagers would not
be fair because some are capable of
handling more freedom than others.
It takes a confident parent to stand up
against the "It's not fair!" defense. Good
for you for not only holding the line, but
teaching your kids that your love for
them can trump even their
perception of not being
treated fairly.
** ** **
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,
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Valery Lantratov, General
Director and Artistic Director,
Russian National Ballet
Foundation
On Thursday, March 1 at 7:30pm Valery Lantratov will
present a Master Class for local dancers in the ballet studio
of The Opera House. Students age 12 and up with at least
two years of ballet are invited to participate. This is Mr.
Lantratovs third workshop in Cheboygan and we look for-
ward to his return. The program is sponsored by the
Cheboygan Area Arts Council.
A 1976 graduate of the Moscow Academic Ballet
College, Lantratov quickly progressed to solo roles and upon
graduation he joined the Moscow Stanislavski Ballet where
he portrayed some of the most memorable and challenging
principal roles in ballet. Known as much for his winning
personality as his technical expression, he has been lauded
in the Russian press in such publications as Soviet Culture,
Pravda, Isvestia and the theatrical publications Dance
Magazine, Soviet Ballet and Theatrical Life. Among his many
accolades, Lantratov holds the highest title awarded to
Russian artists: Peoples Artist of Russia.
His dance career has too many highlights to list,
including being personally selected by Rudolf Nureyev to
appear in the ballet stars 1991 Farewell Tour. Lantratov has
also danced in the companies of Vladimir Vasiliev, Maya
Plitsetskaya and Ekaterina Maximova. He has toured as a
solo guest artist in Japan, Germany, Italy, Greece, France,
Portugal, Spain, and the United States. Most recently he has
made international headlines for his role as Czar Nicholas II
in a production of the new ballet Rasputin which premiered
in St. Petersburg in 2005 with Farouk Ruzimatov as Rasputin.
With his National Ballet Foundation, Lantratov is able to
realize his goal of introducing new audiences throughout the
world to some of the finest classical works of Russia.
A 1976 graduate of the Moscow Academic Ballet College,
Lantratov quickly progressed to solo roles and upon gradua-
tion he joined the Moscow Stanislavski Ballet where he por-
trayed some of the most memorable and challenging princi-
pal roles in ballet. Known as much for his winning personal-
ity as his technical expression, he has been lauded in the
Russian press in such publications as Soviet Culture, Pravda,
Isvestia and the theatrical publications Dance Magazine,
Soviet Ballet and Theatrical Life. Among his many accolades,
Lantratov holds the highest title awarded to Russian artists:
Peoples Artist of Russia.
Students are requested to register by calling The Opera
House at 231-627-5432. Registration fee is $15 per student.
Bishop Baraga
Battle of the Bands
Zonta hosts
Second WAR Party
Cheboygan - Recently, Jason Luttrell was principal for a day at Bishop
Baraga Catholic School. Assistant Principal for the day was Randy Fish.
During the day, Principal Luttrell and Assistant Principal Fish oversaw a
school-wide Battle of the Bands. That competition was won by the quartet
of: Adam Grisdale, Jacob Blaskowski, Zach Gildner, and Kyler Luttrell.
(l-r): Assistant Principal Randy Fish, Adam Grisdale, Jacob
Blaskowski, Zach Gildner, Principal Jason Luttrell, and Kyler
Luttrell.
Gaylord - On March 8th, International Womens
Day, the Zonta Club of Gaylord Area will be hosting
its second annual WAR Party. Women At Risk, Intl
(WAR) is a Grand Rapids based non-profit organiza-
tion that unites and educates women and children in
areas of human trafficking and sexual slavery. WAR
partners with safe houses to rescue, redeem, and
provide alternative means of income for these
women.
The Zonta Club of Gaylord Area invites the public
to shop with a purpose for beautiful jewelry, scarves,
handbags, and much more. Light refreshments will
be served while shoppers have the opportunity to
view scenes of the safe houses and shop knowing
they are literally helping to lift women from horror to
dignity. All jewelry is made by rescued or at-risk
women, benefiting them directly. 90% of all proceeds
go directly to women and children who have been
trafficked into slavery. This party is integral to rescu-
ing women, lifting them to a life of dignity.
In regards to last years WAR Party, Club President
Cherie Nutter, said We had great attendance and
positive feedback. Everyone wanted to know when
we were doing it again. Kimberly Oliver, the event
chairperson and club Vice President commented that
the collection contains many beautiful and unique
pieces of jewelry and scarves very reasonable
priced.
The March 8th WAR Jewelry Party is open to the
public and will take place 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the
Guardian Gals, Inc. Headquarters located at 400 West
Main Street Suites 114 & 115 of the Alpine Executive
Center behind Brothers Coffee & Tea. For more infor-
mation about WAR visit www.WARinternational.org.
Questions about the March 8th WAR Party in Gaylord
can be directed to Kimberly Oliver at 989-370-3335 or
info@GaylordZonta.org
The WAR Party celebrates International Womens
Day which is recognized world wide and promoted
by the United Nations. The event also fulfills Zontas
objective to promote justice and universal respect for
human rights and fundamental freedoms. Zonta
International has begun plans for their centennial
anniversary, honoring their efforts on both global
and local levels to shape womens lives in
both the 20th and 21st centuries. To learn
more about Zonta visit www.Zonta.org.
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The Cheboygan County Firefighters Association will be hosting a grand celebration
fundraiser at the K of C Hall in Cheboygan this coming Saturday, February 25th, offering area
residents an opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled night dining, dancing, and bidding on some
incredible auction deals, with proceeds being utilized to assist nine Fire Department in
Cheboygan County providing service excellence. The proceeds from this event are used for
the training of those firefighters, and to purchase and maintain equipment. The nine fire
departments belonging to the Cheboygan County Firefighters Association are Alverno, City
of Cheboygan, Mackinaw City, Topinabee, Tuscarora, Wolverine, East Mullett Lake,
Forest/Waverly and Inverness.
These local firefighters are truly unsung heroes; standing at the ready to protect the lives
and property of area residents each and every day and night of the year. The value of the
tireless service they provide to their communities is priceless. The annual dinner, dance and
auction provides a rare opportunity for the community to show their support for these brave
volunteers, plus enjoy an evening a great fun.
We will have hors doeuvers and cash bar starting at 5 pm, notes Keith Ginop, President
of the Cheboygan County Firefighters Association. Dinner, which will be provided this year
by Manzanas of Onaway will begin at 6 pm. There will be lots of door prizes, and a silent and
live auction with items donated by local businesses. We will also have several raffle items,
including a television, eBook Reader, grill, recliner, gun and chain saw and much more.
Local band, Billy Jewell & His Bad Habits, will be playing a wide variety of Country and
Classic Rock tunes starting at 8 pm, and attendees can dance the night away.
This is the largest fundraising event held each year by the Cheboygan County Firefighters
Association, and the proceeds help to ensure area departments remain up to date on training
and have the proper equipment to respond to emergencies. Ginop notes, Ongoing training
is also essential in making sure we stay up to date on firefighting techniques and that every-
one comes home safely after a fire.
Ginop points out that new firefighters must go through many hours of training, and exist-
ing firefighters must also stay informed about how changes in vehicle and building technolo-
gy affect their response to emergencies. By pooling resources, the Cheboygan County
Firefighters Association is able to send a few representatives to training seminars and they
are able to share that information with their departments.
Billy Skowten, lieutenant on the City of Cheboygan fire department, notes, I teach these
classes along with Don Dailey, and we typically meet two nights a week and every other
Saturday for five to six months. We also bring in other instruc-
tors from around the state to teach existing firefighters and
new firefighters, honing their skills.
He adds that includes handling vehicle accidents and fires,
forest fires, and building fires.
Part of that is our RIT, or Rapid Intervention Team,
Skowten explains. That is designed to teach us how to save
occupants and ourselves in a burning building. Newer trusses
and floor joist burn much faster, which must be considered
when entering the building. RIT teams specialize in getting
into building quickly and safely to save lives.
Skowten is also the chairperson for this years annual Dinner,
Dance and Auction event. He promises it will be one of the
best yet.
We will have great food, great rock n roll and lot of fantastic
auction items, he affirms. This is the right time of year to get
out and have some fun.
Doors open at the K of C Hall for The Cheboygan County
Firefighters Association Dinner, Dance & Auction at 5 pm on
February 25th. If interested in attending, please call Billy
Skowten at (231) 420-1042 to see if tickets are still available.
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merges with regional accounting firm EHTC
By Jim Akans
Curt A. Reppuhn, CPA, a familiar accounting profession
name to many northern Michigan non-profit and municipal
entities, has merged with Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm
and Co, P.C. (EHTC), a regional accounting firm headquar-
tered in West Michigan. Over the last fifteen years, Reppuhn
has earned a reputation as being the non-profit guy pro-
viding specialize accounting expertise for exempt organiza-
tions, primarily 501c3 and 501c4, cities and townships, in a
wide geographic area extending from Roscommon to the
Mackinac Bridge, and Alpena to Petoskey. The recent merger
with EHTC will expand the geographic area in which
Reppuhns offers his expertise.
Nothing will change in regard to the services I currently
offer, Reppuhn states. The primary difference will be my
assistance to EHTC in expanding the services the firm offers
in the non-profit area. They will provide technical and
administrative support to enable me to better serve clients
here in northern Michigan.
Reppuhn is a 1988 graduate from Western Michigan
University. After graduation, he worked with southwest
Michigan area accounting firms, including EHTC for five
years. During that time he received extensive training and
experience in non-profit accounting. In 1995, Reppuhn was
presented with an opportunity to join a Gaylord area
accounting firm, and expand their non-profit services.
Drawing from his years of experience and expertise,
Reppuhn formed his own practice in the fall of 2009.
Like a Medical Specialist as compared to a General
Practitioner in the medical profession, accounting for non-
profits is a specialty, Reppuhn points out. My services are
tailored to the specific needs of the client. That can range
from full accounting services, to payroll administration serv-
ices, or preparation of financial statements. I also specialize
in payroll services for small businesses, which is an area of
my practice that is rapidly growing.
Established in 1977, EHTC is one of the most successful
locally owned accounting firms in Michigan. Dennis M.
Echelbarger, CPA/CFF, founder of EHTC and Director of the
Accounting & Audit Department states, We are pleased that
Curt has decided to bring his expertise to EHTC. As a Senior
Manager in our Audit practice, and backed by EHTCs team
of audit experts, he will now be able to provide the same out-
standing service he gives customers in Northern Michigan to
not-for-profit and governmental organizations throughout
the entire state.
Reppuhn states, Non-profits are a specialized segment in
the accounting field that has consistently been growing. In
1984, Congress passed the Federal Single Audit require-
ment, which stated that if an organization receives Federal
dollars that exceed a specified amount, the annual audit
process must move beyond a financial statement and also
demonstrate compliance in fourteen specific areas. In addi-
tion to the Federal "Single Audit" requirements, the State of
Michigan has similar requirements (that are much smaller in
scale) for an audit, review or compilation based upon the
dollar amount of charitable contributions an organization
receives. These are the areas of my expertise.
Reppuhn offers three primary options when preparing
financial statements for his clients. While each results in a
report that was performed in accordance with AICPA
(American Institute of Certified Accountants) professional
standards, they are markedly different in regards to the
depth and detail in the process.
A Compiled Financial Statement, creates a report based
on the entities financial statements, but does not offer an
opinion of the accuracy of those statements or any assur-
ance that the content in the statements conform to generally
accepted accounting practices.
Reviewed Statements require more of an inquiry and an
analytical process by the CPA. The result is an expression of
limited assurance by the CPA that they are not aware of
any modifications that should be made to bring the state-
ments into conformance with generally accepted accounting
practices.
The clients top level of assurance is achieved by having
the CPA conduct a full audit. This is where the objective is
for the CPA to provide a reasonable opinion that the finan-
cial statements fairly represent the clients financial position
and operations.
While a review is a step up from a compiled financial
statement, Reppuhn observes. It does not evaluate the
clients internal controls. An audit does provide an analysis
of those, looking at how financial information flows through
an organization, and making recommendations in areas
where weaknesses are observed.
Curt Reppuhn not only provides accounting services for
non-profits; he is also actively involved in several communi-
ty organizations. He has served as Treasurer for the Gaylord
Rotarians for 12 years, and was the clubs President from
2005 until 2006. Currently he is the President of the Gaylord
Alpenfest board and is a member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians.
Professionally, Reppuhn is a member of the AICPA, the
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
(MACPA), and is the past Chairman of the MACPAs Not-for-
Profit Task Force. He and wife, Molly, have four children and
reside in Gaylord.
For additional information, please contact Curt A.
Reppuhn, CPA at (989) 448-8828.
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Mediating is an invaluable skill in any job. From sales
negotiations to workplace disputes to legal arbitration, pro-
fessionals in a wide range of industries face potential con-
flicts each day.
Community Resolution Center and Community Mediation
Services will be offering a five-day, 40-hour mediation-train-
ing course at the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center in
Roscommon starting on April 19th. Training during this
course will be lead by Barbara Johannessen, one of
Michigans most respected trainers in this field, and the high-
ly interactive course will include hands-on demonstrations,
multi-media presentations, mini-lectures and round table
discussions.
This five-day mediation course helps individuals navigate
themselves or their colleagues through these challenging
moments. Using diverse role-play situations, mediation
trainers help individuals move from confrontation to collab-
oration. Mediators provide the necessary tools for under-
standing a variety of conflicts from multiple perspectives,
ensuring the quickest and most effective path to resolution.
This training is excellent preparation for those who plan to
enter the field as a professional dispute mediator or volun-
teer mediator. The training will also benefit professionals in
supervisory or managerial roles. Human resources profes-
sionals, corporate executives, and sales professionals from a
variety of industries are just some of the individuals who
have benefited from this training in the past.
Benefits of the training include;
- Enhance listening skills; learning to ask the right ques-
tions, how to deal with difficult behavior
- Acquire the skills used to assist parties with divergent
interests to reach a resolution
- Engage in simulated mediations to develop an under-
standing of the mediation process
- Work with coaches who have professional conflict media-
tion experience
- Set performance-based standards for evaluating their
own work
To learn more about this special mediation training oppor-
tunity, contact Community Mediation Services at (989) 732-
1576 or visit www.otsego.org/cms/.
Mediation training to be held in
Roscommon in April and May
Curt A. Reppuhn, CPA,
a familiar accounting profession name to many northern
Michigan non-profit and municipal entities, has merged
with regional accounting firm EHTC.
Photo by Jim AkAns
200 S. Court Avenue, Suite 2
Post Office Box 1154,
Gaylord, Michigan 49734
Phone: 989.448.8828
Fax: 989.448.8829
Email: curtr@ehtc.com
Curt A. Reppuhn
CPA PPLC
Community Resolution Center and Community
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hour mediation-training course at the Ralph A.
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February 23, 2012 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 11
By Dave Baragrey
As we begin a new year you can
make a difference in our local econo-
my. Make a commitment to shop at
stores owned and operated by your
neighbors.
The benefits of shopping at stores
owned by locals are well documented
by research. Studies done by econo-
mists show that:
When you spend $100 at a locally
owned business $62 stays in our com-
munity.
When you spend $100 at a national
chain $42 stays in our community.
When you spend $100 on-line $0
stays in our community.
These figures alone should convince
you of the benefit of shopping at inde-
pendently owned local businesses but
there is so much more. Spending at a
locally owned business leads to better
schools, better roads and local sup-
port of community charities and
fundraisers.
Studies also show that local, inde-
pendently owned businesses paid
higher wages and used more local
goods and services stretching that
local dollar even further.
In yet another reason for consumers
to consider shopping locally, new
research reveals that successful small
businesses are helping bolster sagging
real estate markets in some communi-
ties.
That's the finding of the American
Express Open Independent Retail
Index, which found that neighbor-
hoods with thriving independent
businesses saw home values outper-
form citywide markets by 50 percent
over the last 14 years.
The report specifically studied 27
neighborhoods where small business-
es have thrived in 15 major U.S. cities,
concluding that home values there
outperformed their broader markets.
In addition, when you shop at inde-
pendently owned businesses you will
often deal with the owner of the busi-
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or service and their concern to see
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usually result in a very pleasant shop-
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If consumers would simply look for
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es to locally owned businesses it could
make a difference in our region of
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Make 2012 the year you make the
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fun, entertaining, and memorable evening? I have got just the
cure for you! Ever hear of a band by the name of Orpheum Bell?
If so, you need to see them perform. If not, you need to see
them perform. It is that simple. I was extremely fortunate to
book this musical group for the upcoming inaugural Camp
Daggett Concert for a Cause. Our goal is to meet the increasing
demand for scholarship funds so that needy families can send
their children to summer camp for a week of a lifetime at Camp
Daggett. Once the band learned of my intent they were more
than willing to help out. How do you like that? A great band
with a great heart.
Little story here: I vaguely remember my parents returning
home one night from a concert held in Gaylord, MI back in the
mid 70s. Mind you, Gaylord was about the size of Boyne City
back then. They went and saw a little-known, country singing
gal perform at the Chalet Hotel by the name of Barbara
Mandrell. They both said what a spunky firecracker she was. In
the next 5 years, Barbara took the Grand Ole Opry and the coun-
try music scene by storm. After that, she and her sisters started
their own primetime television show in the early 80s called
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters. Orpheum Bell is
destined to become increasingly popular. I sense their stock is
ready to split and we are very lucky to have them nearby to
enjoy their unbelievable musical talents. I saw them perform at
a standing room only concert at the Freshwater Studio last win-
ter and was simply amazed and nearly awe-struck by the music
they had created. They really are something special and have a
very unique chemistry.
So there you have it! Tickets are more than affordable for this
event at $15 for adults and $7 per student in advance (call 231-
347-9742, ext. 100). At the door they will be $20 & $10 respec-
tively. The prices are a good deal in order to pack the Emmet
County Community Building on Friday, March 16th at 7pm, and
to make it affordable for families as well. If you have children or
grandchildren that are band students bring them! This band is
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Swirl continues on Thursday, February 23 at the Crooked
Tree Arts Center featuring a sampling of creative appetizers
and fine wines from Lake Street Market of Boyne City. Musical
entertainment will be provided by vocalist Michele Walker
with piano accompaniment by Young Min You. Swirl is a
monthly wine tasting with music and the most recent art
exhibit on display, including the Annual Juried Photography
Exhibit and as small as a worldthe work of five artists.
Doors open at 5:30 pm with food and music running to
7:00. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 per person the day of
Swirl, when available. For more information and to purchase
tickets, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center, 231-347-4337 or
visit www.crookedtree.org. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is
located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey.
By Jim Akans
There is nothing quite as delicious, satisfy-
ing, and heartwarming as authentic Polish cui-
sine. The challenge is finding a restaurant in
northern Lower Michigan that specializes in
such traditional Polish dishes as Potato-
Cheese, Sauerkraut or Meat Pierogis, Polish
Meat Goulash, Golabki (Stuffed Cabbages)
Polish Kielbasa, Cutlets and Schnitzels, and
Nalesniki (or Crepes)is your mouth watering
yet?
Such marvelous Polish dishes, plus many
more special creations such the Pierogi Reuben
Plate, and Warsaw (Wings) Pierogi, can be
found at the Polish Kitchen in Harbor Springs.
The restaurants Pierogis, which can include
Potato with a variety of Cheeses, Potato Chives,
Mushroom Sauerkraut and more, are also now
available at Olesons in Petoskey.
Proprietor, Rafal Bebenek, states, Our
restaurant is unique to the area in the sense
that we bring the traditional polish cuisine that
people of the area have had before from rela-
tives or family members who have passed on.
This allows them to remember those good
times where the family would eat real tradi-
tional polish food. We use all homemade
recipes and the only item on the menu that we
do not make is the Kielbasa. That is made in
Chicago in true Polish tradition and we have
had a great response from our local communi-
ty.
He adds the menu also features a good selec-
tion of standard fare such as Ham, Turkey,
Cutlet sandwiches, and Kielbasa on a bun. He
affirms that the Polish Kitchens Reuben has
been a tremendous hit, we go through dozens
a day on a busy day. We also feature a kids
menu.
The Polish Kitchen opened their doors in
March of 2010, and Bebenek notes that along
with a scrumptious variety of Polish food, the
atmosphere at the restaurant keeps customers
coming back time and time again.
We offer a real polish dining experience, he
observes. We offer large portions of our tradi-
tional tasting food. We are told that the food is
the best part as people are brought back to
their younger years when they remember the
home cooked meals that grandparents or par-
ents used to prepare, as if we are taking them
back in time.
Bebenek recalls that his family had thought
about opening a small cafe style restaurant for
many years. The opportunity arose when both
of his parents lost their jobs when the manu-
facturing plant they worked at closed down
So it became a family business and so far it
has been a tremendous hit, he states. The
staff consists of only family as my father does
the cooking with the occasional help from my
aunts from Poland or my mom when she is
capable of it. I run the front end of the restau-
rant and take care of the accounting, ordering,
etc.
The Polish Kitchen can accommodate large
groups for birthdays, anniversaries, wedding
rehearsal dinners, business or organization
meetings, and other special occasions in a spe-
cial section of the facility. Hours are seven days
a week 11-8 pm. Bebenek notes that his staff
will serve people all the way till 8 pm and even
later if they keep on coming in; we do not
close till the last person leaves.
The Polish Kitchen is located in the Harbor
Plaza right before Pleasant View Rd, and the
Airport on the south side of M-119 in Harbor
Springs, (231) 838-5377. Their full menu can be
found at our website www.famouspolishk-
itchen.com
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Arts Center
Enjoy traditional Polish cuisine & atmosphere
at the Polish Kitchen in Harbor Springs
Camp Daggetts
Concert for a Cause
Across
1- Edible roots
5- Actress Balin
8- Mite
14- I smell ___!
15- Deity
16- Unit in a sentence
17- Torpid
19- Armored
20- Salon stylist
22- Eyeball
23- Forest makeup
24- Saddle horse
26- Pert. to the thigh
29- Giant Mel
32- Word after Anglo
33- Tawdry
37- One recording the past
40- Body of salt water
41- Derive
42- Double curve
43- Let loose
45- Heavy napped woolen fabric
48- Wrist bones
53- ___ Darya (Asian river)
54- Divided into four parts
58- Short swordlike weapon
60- Salesgirl
61- Rhododendron kin
62- The last letter of the Hebrew
alphabet
63- Peter Fonda title role
64- Sharp reply
65- Application
66- Baby blues
Down
1- Cruising vessel
2- Bellowing
3- Jackie's predecessor
4- Blank look
5- Borodin's prince
6- Centrepiece of the human face
7- Citrus coolers
8- Become visible
9- Fraud
10- Prince Valiant's son
11- Sharp-edged instrument
12- Grenoble's river
13- Bowler hat
18- NFL scores
21- Swabs
25- Flutter
26- At a great distance
27- Demanding
28- Dough
29- Cry of discovery
30- Involuntary muscular con-
traction
31- Half a fly
32- Versifier
34- Common article
35- French possessive
36- Decade divs.
38- Lacking slack
39- Encouraging word
44- Ogle
45- "M*A*S*H*" name
46- Astonish
47- Pull on
48- Brown-capped boletus mush-
room
49- Bicker
50- Turbulent
51- Blender setting
52- Cruise stops
55- Queue after Q
56- Cries of discovery
57- Relocate
59- Day-___
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Across
1- Edible roots; 5- Actress
Balin; 8- Mite; 14- I smell
___!; 15- Deity; 16- Unit in
a sentence; 17- Torpid; 19
- Armored; 20- Salon
stylist; 22- Eyeball; 23-
Forest makeup; 24-
Saddle horse; 26- Pert. to
the thigh; 29- Giant Mel;
32- Word after Anglo; 33-
Tawdry; 37- One
recording the past; 40-
Body of salt water; 41-
Derive; 42- Double curve;
43- Let loose; 45- Heavy
napped woolen fabric; 48-
Wrist bones; 53- ___
Darya (Asian river); 54-
Divided into four parts; 58-
Short swordlike weapon;
60- Salesgirl; 61-
Rhododendron kin; 62-
The last letter of the
Hebrew alphabet; 63-
Peter Fonda title role; 64-
Sharp reply; 65-
Application; 66- Baby
blues;

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1- Cruising vessel; 2- Bellowing; 3- Jackie's predecessor; 4- Blank look; 5- Borodin's
prince; 6- Centrepiece of the human face; 7- Citrus coolers; 8- Become visible; 9- Fraud;
10- Prince Valiant's son; 11- Sharp-edged instrument; 12- Grenoble's river; 13- Bowler hat;
18- NFL scores; 21- Swabs; 25- Flutter; 26- At a great distance; 27- Demanding; 28-
Dough; 29- Cry of discovery; 30- Involuntary muscular contraction; 31- Half a fly; 32-
Versifier; 34- Common article; 35- French possessive; 36- Decade divs.; 38- Lacking slack;
39- Encouraging word; 44- Ogle; 45- "M*A*S*H*" name; 46- Astonish; 47- Pull on; 48-
Brown-capped boletus mushroom; 49- Bicker; 50- Turbulent; 51- Blender setting; 52-
Cruise stops; 55- Queue after Q; 56- Cries of discovery; 57- Relocate; 59- Day- __;
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By Jim Akans
Its about that time again
here in Northern
Michiganthe quiet
weeks that stretch between
the bustle of activity sur-
rounding the snow season
(though that was a bit
finicky this year) and the
unveiling of the incredible
array of outdoor summer
recreational opportunities that are so beautifully unique to
our area. It is a period I have often heard referred to as the
shoulder season, an idiom that left me scratching my head
wondering how such a description could apply to a time of
few tourists, fewer activities and events, and frankly nothing
to do with shoulders. It was an expression that left me
stumped.
So I dug in.
It turns out shoulder season is travel industry jargon des-
ignating the super deals timeframe when a popular
tourism destination transitions from low to high demand.
Now technically, the north tends to transition from one high
demand period to another, so Im not sure the shoulder is
the proper place for our region to land during downtimes in
early spring and late fall. While the explanation at least satis-
fied my curiosity, it also piqued my interest regarding the
origin of other common (as well as fading) idioms.
Stumped likely derives from our nations pioneering
days, when ploughs and implements would get stuck after
hitting tree-stumps as woodlands were being cleared for
farmland, railroads and roadways. Dig in is a condensed
version of dig in your heels, also harkening back to the
early days when the best way to keep an ox, horse or mule
from dragging the operator of an implement face down in
the dirt was to do what the saying simply advises.
That got me goingwhat were the origins of some of those
odder idioms and sayings that were commonplace among
my elders, some of which continue to spout unexpectedly
from my tongue to this day?
Dead as a Doornail - In days of old carpenters would
bend over the ends of nails when building doors so those
nails wouldnt work their way out when the door was used.
Frugality being a rule before the age of government bailouts,
tradesmen would often salvage nails from worn out building
materials, but having been bent over, doornails were consid-
ered un-reclaimableor dead.
Rings a Bell Back in the day accurate timepieces
werent all that common, so the ringing of bells was routinely
utilized to remind folks it was time for church, school, town
meetings and other social events. Hence the phrase rings a
bell is used today to indicate something we are reminded
about.
With a Grain of Salt Salt was once a primary food pre-
servative, in high demand, and often scarce in supply.
People would sometimes add salt to their food or drink, but
just a grain or so, as a preventative measure. The phrase
adapted nicely when taking information or advice from
someone when the accuracy of that information was ques-
tionable.
My two cents worth - The earliest reference I could find
was in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. There is a story in
which wealthy temple patrons donate large sums of money
and a poor widow places just two small coins, (i.e. her two
cents), into the offering. Since the wealth patrons still had
plenty of money left over and the widow gave most, if not all
of her money to the church, Jesus found greater favor with
her than with the wealthy patrons.
One another side of this particular coin (or coins), sources
trace the origin of this saying to reflect the custom of placing
coins into the ante pot during betting card games, such as
poker. Its somehow fitting that there are varying opinions
regarding the origin of this phrase.
Dollars to donuts, This was one of my moms favorite
sayings, and though I heard it hundreds of times while grow-
ing up and well into adulthood, I never considered what it
could possibly mean, much less where it came from.
The standard interpretation of this idiom is that the per-
son relaying it is very certain about the subject at hand (and
my mom usually was). The roots appear to be grown from
the world of betting (again?), indicating someone is so confi-
dent in their belief they willing to risk money against items
of little value (this was long before gourmet pastries).
Apparently, the expression began as dollars to buttons,
evolved to dollars to dumplings, and finally hit the sweet
spot when dollars to donuts entered the mainstream lingo
in the 1920s.
And what about that sweet spot? Theres an idiom that
is used, and arguably overused, in the world of golf, tennis,
music, consumer preferences, corporate effectiveness, politi-
cal agendas, stock market investment strategies and more.
The general consensus seems to be the metaphor grew from
the world of baseball, designating the thickest part of the bat
whereon a hitter skilled, or lucky enough, to connect with
the oncoming ball will stand an excellent chance of sending
it out of the park.
So regardless of whether we are indeed in our shoulder
season, its always a great moment in time to live right here
in the sweet spot of Michigan. Im also willing to bet dol-
lars to donuts another outstanding summer waits in the
wings.
Thats my two cents worth; please take it with a grain of
salt if you wish.
The Gaylord Right to Life Student Oratory Contest was
held Saturday, February18th at the Knights of Columbus
Hall. The contest is for high school students in grades 9
through 12. The contestants research, write and present a
five to seven minute speech on one of four topics: abortion,
infanticide, euthanasia, embryonic stem-cell research or
cloning. Seven contestants participated - all speaking on the
subject of abortion.
Robby Linstrum, a home school senior of Vanderbilt, took
first place, and opened his speech with this statement: "The
care of human life and not its destruction is the first and
only object of good government. This statement made by
Thomas Jefferson displays the vision of America's
founding fathers." He asked the question, "Why then
have we allowed the killing of over 50 million inno-
cent human lives?" " Robby will represent Gaylord at
the Michigan State Oratory Contest to be held in the
Lansing area on May 19th. The winner of that contest
will go on to the National Right to Life Oratory con-
test to be held in June.
Rebecca Cooper, a freshman home school stu-
dent, was awarded second place with a speech enti-
tled "The Comfort Zone". She challenged each one
present to get out of their comfort zone and spread
the word about the destruction of abortion, not only
to the unborn child, but also to the mother and other
family member's emotional well being.
Alice Mary Kole, a 10th grader at St. Mary School
of Gaylord, won third place with a speech entitled "Abortion:
The Devil in the Details. Alphonse Buclay received
Honorable Mention. He is a 9th grade student at St. Mary
School of Gaylord.
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners each received a mon-
etary scholarship. The first place winner, Robby Linstrum,
also received a certificate for a seat on the bus going to
Washington DC next January for the Annual National March
for Life.
If you are interested in learning more about the Gaylord
Right to Life Affiliate or Gaylord Teens for Life, please contact
Sherry Johnson at 989-732-9040.
Stumped about Shoulder Season
Gaylord Right to Life Student Oratory
Contest a huge success
February 23, 2012 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 13
Participants in this years Gaylord Right to Life
Oratory Contest were; Jp Kole - 9th grade of
Gaylord, Thomas Wisniewski - 10th grade of
Gaylord, Robby Linstrum - 12th grade of
Vanderbilt, Rebecca Cooper - 9th grade of
Gaylord, Alice Mary Kole - 10th grade of Gaylord,
Mary LeBlanc - 9th grade of Gaylord, and
Alphonse Buclay - 9th grade of Gaylord.
Courtesy Photo
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The winners of
the Gaylord
Right to Life
Student Oratory
Contest were:
Robby Linstrum,
Rebecca
Cooper, Alice
Mary Kole, and
Alphonse
Buclay.
Page 14 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! February 23, 2012
PERSPECTIVE
Scott
Prickett
Attorney and
Counselor at Law
Daily Word
THURSDAY: Psalm 37:4 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 4 Delight yourself in
the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.
FRIDAY: 1 Timothy 3:1 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 1 It is a trustworthy
statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work
he desires to do.
SATURDAY: Psalm 145:19 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 19 He will fulfill the
desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and will save
them.
SUNDAY: Matthew 7:7-8 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 Ask, and it will be
given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to
you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to
him who knocks it will be opened.
MONDAY: John 14:13 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 13 Whatever you ask in
My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
TUESDAY: John 15:7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 If you abide in Me,
and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done
for you.
WEDNESDAY: 1 John 3:22 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 22 and whatever
we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and
do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
So many people are scratching and digging every day just to keep their
head above water. Their actions and reactions are based on the illusion of
controlling the uncontrollable.
There is an invitation to each of us to surrender and step off of the tread-
mill. The invitation is to step away long enough to realize our legitimate
dreams. Its not only to realize the dreams are part of us, but to afford
them credibility. With credibility comes belief and with belief comes action
which can produce realization.
We are given dreams and passions which are as much a unique part of us
as our fingerprints. The things that make us tick were planted in us as part
of our design by our Designer. There has always been a destiny which we
were meant to run after with the excitement of a child while growing in
maturity through the lessons that come with a journey.
All too often, we sacrifice the fulfillment of purpose when we choose a
compromised path of fear and doubt. The by-product of that fear is a false
sense of control that lacks the life which was originally intended. We jus-
tify that sacrifice with accumulation of stuff which makes comfort an idol
placed at the top of our priorities.
The dreams and passions which were given to us can come to life by
allowing them to breathe. A rush of Wind revitalizes on invitation and
courage is imparted to take steps of faith. Then comfort itself, a false god
to begin with, becomes the sacrifice. From the ashes of that sacrifice rises
the accomplishment of our dreams and evidence of our Creator.
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By Mike Dunn
When choosing a pharmacy for your family, there should
be other considerations aside from a convenient location or
even cost. After all, there is much at stake in selecting the
right pharmacy and the right pharmacist. This is a person
that you, your spouse and your children may be dealing with
for many years.
Your pharmacist, first and foremost, should be someone
you know and trust. You should give as much consideration
to choosing your pharmacist as you do to choosing a doctor.
Pharmacists are health care professionals specializing in
medicines and their appropriate use. Because of this, your
pharmacist plays an important role in your personal health
care and the health care of your family.
The importance of assessing personal service in selecting a
pharmacist is considered critical by most patients. In that
regard, here are some questions to ponder:
How accessible is the pharmacist?
Is he or she easy to talk to and willing to hear your con-
cerns?
During what hours is the pharmacist available to answer
your questions?
It is important to choose one pharmacist with whom you
can establish an ongoing relationship. Also, by choosing one
pharmacy, a complete record of the medicines you take is in
one place, making them easier to coordinate and manage.
Your pharmacist can alert you to possible drug interactions -
particularly if you take a number of different medications -
help you track refills on important prescriptions, and provide
any necessary detail on short notice.
It is wise to consider your entire family's pharmacy needs.
Often, a pharmacist can help you with special circum-
stances, such as when you are taking care of an elderly rela-
tive. If you have aging parents that live nearby, you might
ask, for example, if it is possible to deliver prescriptions to
their home and send the bill to you.
Not all pharmacists and/or pharmacies provide the same
services. All pharmacies are required to meet minimum stan-
dards. Most, however, offer services and conveniences
beyond the minimum requirements. When choosing a phar-
macist and/or pharmacy, you should evaluate your needs
and make a selection to meet those needs.
Here are some other suggested questions to consider:
Does the pharmacist take time to answer your questions in
a manner that you understand?
Is the pharmacy open during hours that fit your schedule?
Does the pharmacy deliver? If so, are there restrictions or
additional charges?
If there is an emergency, does the pharmacy provide after-
hours service or a special emergency telephone number?
Are charge accounts available?
Does the pharmacy handle the drugs you expect to be tak-
ing?
There may be a higher cost for additional services or con-
veniences such as delivery, charge accounts, and emergency
service. Real value, however, comes not only from the price
of your prescriptions, but from having your specific needs
met at a fair price.
It is also very helpful to become thoroughly familiar with
your insurance benefits as they concern your prescriptions.
For example, some prescription benefits plans will only pay
for the dispensing of a certain days supply of your medica-
tion. If your physician issues a prescription for a larger sup-
ply of medication, the pharmacy will have to decrease your
quantity dispensed or your insurance company will not pay
for the medication.
Obviously, since your physician is issuing the prescrip-
tions, it is important to advise your physician concerning
any prescription restrictions under your prescription bene-
fits plan.
Not every pharmacy will accept your prescription drug
card. A pharmacy must sign a contract to provide services for
each prescription benefit plan. The owner of the pharmacy
must review each contract and decide which insurance plans
the pharmacy will accept. If the pharmacy does not accept
your prescription card, the pharmacy probably does not
have a signed contract with your health insurance provider.
In some cases, pharmacy owners may take steps to add your
prescription benefit plan if asked to do so.
Once you weigh all the factors and choose a pharmacy, it is
strongly recommended that you use this pharmacy for all of
your prescriptions needs. This allows you to receive the
greatest benefit from the "screening" for drug interactions,
etc., by your pharmacist since this one pharmacy has all of
your prescription drug records.
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Health & Wellness
February 23, 2012 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 15
Recyclers in Emmet, Presque Isle, Cheboygan, and
Charlevoix counties have met and exceeded a challenge
made by Emmet County Recycling in November: recycle
10,000 pounds of paper cartons in 10 weeks. The total actu-
ally came to 10,165 pounds.
Paper cartons include packages like milk cartons and juice
boxes. The countieswhich all use the Emmet County
Recycling Center to process and market their recyclables--
have been accepting cartons for recycling since June of 2010.
Other products commonly packaged in paper cartons
include half-and-half, refrigerated juices, broths and wine.
The 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks challenge was the core of a
campaign to let northern Michigan residents know that they
can now recycle paper cartons. Cartons are accepted at all
drop sites in Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Emmet and Presque
Isle counties and curbside in areas of Emmet County with
curbside recycling collection service. They go in the Mixed
Containers bin along with glass bottles and jars, plastic con-
tainers and metal cans.
The goal was set high, said Emmet County Recycling
Director Elisa Seltzer, but then northern Michigan residents
are strongly committed to recycling. At the end, the last cou-
ple of weeks were a real nail biterwe were weighing the
cartons as they were baled and since the bales are around
2,000 pounds each there were a few weeks between roughly
8,000 pounds and the final weight.
Next, the Recycling Center will be hauling a load of car-
tonsnow sorted from the other containers and baledto
Great Lakes Tissue (GLT) in Cheboygan. Cartons are com-
posed of three layers: an outer, printed plastic layer, a white
middle layer made up of high quality paper, and an inner
layer including plastic and sometimes aluminum. GLT uses
a machine called a hydropulper to separate the paper from
the plastic and/or aluminum. They produce napkins, paper
towels and tissues from the recovered paper.
Seltzer noted that carton recycling has economic as well
as environmental benefits. GLT bought the former Procter
and Gamble mill, which was sitting shuttered right in the
middle of Cheboygan. They brought jobs back to the town.
Recycled cartons are important to GLT because theyre a
lower cost feedstock, compared to virgin paper pulp. Were so
fortunate to be able to complete the recycling loop with
products being made and returned to the shelves right here
in northern Michigan.
Wed especially like to thank everyone who started recy-
cling cartons during the challenge, concluded Seltzer, Keep
those cartons coming!
Recyclers Exceeded 10,000
Pound Carton Goal
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126 Main St.
East Jordan
231-536-7764
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Gaylord
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105 N. Center
Gaylord
989-732-2654
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Brian Leslie of Emmet County Recycling tags a
bale of cartons from the 10,000 Pounds in 10
Weeks challenge period. The tag notes the weight
of the bale and the date it was made.
Courtesy Photo
Page 16 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! February 23, 2012
On the last day of February, millions of people around the
world will be observing World Rare Disease Day. There will
be activities across the U.S., throughout Europe, in Canada,
in Australia, and Asia and elsewhere to focus attention on
rare diseases as a public health issue, and to raise awareness
of these rare diseases/disorders and the special challenges
encountered by those affected. In Michigan, thousands of
patients, their families, medical professionals, researchers,
educators, social workers and others will join in the obser-
vance of Rare Disease Day.
In the U.S., a disease are those that affect fewer than
200,000 Americans at any given time, and there are over
7,000 rare diseases affecting nearly 30 million Americans
(about 1 in 10) according to the National Institute of Health
(NIH) and the National Organization for Rare Disorders
(NORD). Some rare diseases such as Lou Gehrig's disease
(ALS) are well known to the public. However, many other are
not. You can imagine the loneliness of having a disease that
most people have never heard of, that has no treatment, and
that is not even being studied by any medical researchers.
Thousands of residents of Michigan are affected by rare
diseases, as patients, friends and family, caregivers, physi-
cians and other medical professionals, providers of social
services, and researchers seeking to develop safe, effected
treatments. Many rare diseases are serious or even life-
threatening.
Most rare diseases have no treatment or cure and whose
lives have been adversely affected. About half of the people
affected by rare diseases in the U.S. are children, including
my granddaughter, Naomi, who has Rett syndrome, since
many rare diseases are genetic. Research on rare diseases is
important because if often adds significantly to the general
understanding of more common diseases.
People with rare diseases experience certain challenges
that occur as a result of the fact that their diseases are rare.
These include: Difficulty in obtaining a timely and accurate
diagnosis; Limited treatment options; Difficulty in finding
physicians or treatment centers with needed expertise;
Treatments that are generally more expensive than those for
common diseases; Reimbursement issues related to private
insurance, Medicare and Medicaid and a sense of isolation
and hopelessness.
Rare disorders affect the entire family of an individual
patient. Caregivers endure ongoing stress and isolation man-
aging the medical and financial issues that arise. When there
is a delay in the diagnoses of a rare genetic disorder, siblings
may be born with the same condition. When a rare genetic
disorder is diagnosed during adulthood, other family mem-
bers may need to be informed that they may also be at risk.
This may lead to difficult decisions regarding genetic testing,
if such testing is an option.
All of us know someone with a rare disease. I encourage
you to visit the U.S. Rare Disease Day website (www.raredis-
easeday.us) on or before February 29, 2012, to read about
Rare Disease Day activities in the U.S. If you would like more
information about Rett syndrome, you can go to our website,
www.rettsyndrome.org or call toll free to 1-800-818-7388.
Submitted by Donna Wright,
grandmother to Naomi, rtt, age 8-1/2
World Rare Disease Day February 29
Health & Wellness
By Angela Welch Kumar, IHT Wellness Shop
Ah, the fresh zesty taste of cilantro in homemade salsa or a
sprig of fresh cilantro to top your soup or chili cilantro
(also known as coriander) is a leafy green herb well-known to
aficionados of Mexican food. Cilantro is that and more.
Ground coriander seed is a staple ingredient in curry spice
so you will find it in East Asian cuisine as well. Fresh cilantro
used in chutney provides a cooling contrast to the other hot
spices. Cilantro is also used in Middle-Eastern,
Mediterranean, European and South American cuisine. In
ancient Greece the oil was used for perfume making and the
leaves were used to mask the smell of rotting meats.
Cilantro is an herb with a wealth of health benefits in addi-
tion to being a culinary delight. Cilantro aids in cleansing the
liver, removes heavy metals such as mercury from the sys-
tem, stimulates the endocrine glands for hormonal balance
and is considered an aphrodisiac, lowers blood sugar,
reduces menstrual cramping, relieves diarrhea associated
with fungal or microbial infections, relieves nausea, increas-
es good cholesterol (HDL) while lowering bad cholesterol
(LDL), has an anti-inflammatory effect to aid symptoms of
arthritis and much more. It is high in iron, potassium, calci-
um, and manganese as well as Vitamins A, C & K. It also
helps our body to produce digestive enzymes to aid diges-
tion.
When selecting fresh Cilantro or Coriander, look for
vibrant green leaves and stalks. Organic is a good choice to
avoid pesticides and herbicides and is high in nutrition.
Wash your Cilantro bunch in cold water, place it in a baggie
and refrigerate or wrap a wet paper towel around the stalks
to keep it fresh. You can always grow your own fresh Cilantro
right at home for optimal freshness & nutrition. Cilantro
does not transplant well so sow seeds directly into the
ground when the climate agrees typically one to two weeks
before the average last frost is a good time.
Medicinal quantities of Cilantro are not recommended for
pregnant women and for women wishing to become preg-
nant as it may interfere with conception.
Recipe below for Easy Cilantro Lime Rice
Easy Cilantro Lime Rice
1 cup organic brown or white rice (brown has more nutri-
tion and fiber)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon all-natural or organic chicken bouillon gran-
ules
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh organic cilantro
Sea salt to taste
Directions
1.Bring the rice, water, and chicken bouillon to a boil in a
saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover,
and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, cilantro, and salt;
fluff with a fork and serve.
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February 23, 2012 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 17
Mercy Hospital Grayling will offer a work-
shop in Healing Touch, which influences the
human energy field to enhance healing and
well-being.
People interested in learning more about
the bodys energy system and how to access
it are invited to register for two days of stud-
ies at the hospital on Saturday and Sunday,
March 17 and 18. Classes will be from 8 a.m
to 6 p.m.
Developed by nurses more
than 25 years ago, Healing
Touch continues to grow in
use and applications.
Numerous scientific studies
document its safety and
effectiveness for dealing with
anxiety, pain and general
well-being.
This program is a Level 1
course that offers 16 contin-
uing education contact
hours and can lead toward a
certificate of completion in
Healing Touch.
Originally designed for
nurses, Healing Touch is also
used by physicians, body
therapists, counselors, psy-
chotherapists or other
licensed health care profes-
sionals. People who are not
health care professionals are
also welcome, and find
Healing Touch beneficial for
their families, friends, pets and their own
self-care.
Cost of the class is $365 for the public and
$225 for full-time students. Register by
March 1 for an early-bird price of $340.
For more information, or to obtain a regis-
tration form, please call coordinator Marian
Long at (989) 348-0428 or email
longmm@trinity-health.org.
Mercy Hospital Hosts
Healing Touch
Workshop
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