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The 26th Annual Otsego Ski Patrol
Ski Swap will be held at the Otsego
Club Special Events Center in
Gaylord this Saturday, November
5th. This is a great way to get the
family ready for the upcoming win-
ter sports season, with a chance to
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By Jim Akans
At least its easy to remember which
way to turn the clock; as fall back
and spring forward have become
semi-annual catch phrases that give
some direction to the process when
Daylight Savings Time begins each
spring and ends every fall. Whats not
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SEE FALL BACK PAGE 4A SEE SKI SWAP PAGE 4A
By Jim Akans
Its been a pretty good year to be a Michigander.
The weather was fantastic this summer, provid-
ing the perfect backdrop for throngs of tourists
from across the country that arrived to discover
that Pure Michigan is a purely beautiful place to
visit and (hopefully) return to. Michigan sports
teams have also risen to the top; with the Tigers
finishing the season at the top of their division,
and the Lions starting their season looking
extremely strong out of the gate.
But what about a Michigan economy that for so
many years has left unemployment and unsold
housing inventory figures at drastically high levels,
and the spirit and optimism of Michigan residents
uncharacteristically low.
There may be some promising developments for
Michigan in the economic area as well.
The Michigan Department of Technology,
Management and Budget recently announced that
unemployment rates in each of Michigans 17
major labor market area declined in September.
The statewide unadjusted unemployment rate
clocked in at a 10.1 percent average. Down from an
11.4 percent average at this time last year. From
September 2010 to September 2011, seasonally
unadjusted payroll jobs were up by 49,000, educa-
tion and health services up by 23,000, manufactur-
ing up 17,000 and the construction industry expe-
rienced an increase of 8,000 jobs this past year.
The report also showed that the number of gov-
ernment job decreased by 10,000, and hopefully
many of those folks found work reflected in those
private sector job increases.
Overall, seventy-seven of Michigans 83 counties
had reductions in unemployment rates in
September, with a median decline of 0.7 of a per-
centage point, and 41 counties in Michigan report-
ed unemployment rates of less than 10 percent.
But there is more. A Michigan Retail Index sur-
Are things looking up for
Michigans economy?
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Rudi and Sandi Edel have recently been named the MSU
Extension Master Gardener Coordinators of Otsego County by
Mary Wilson, State MGVP Coordinator. They will be filling a
void created when the previous coordinator, Ed Doss, retired
from the position to pursue other interests.
The coordinator works with the County Extension Office to
assist and support Master Gardener Volunteers by providingvolunteer and education opportunities, record keeping, and
conducting Master Gardener classes.
Master Gardener Volunteers are trained in horticulture.
Their knowledge and skills enable them to improve the quali-
ty of life in their community by increasing people's apprecia-
tion and use of plants and giving them instruction on growing
plants using environmentally sound practices.
Rudi and Sandi attended the training classes and became
Master Gardeners in 1999. They are active members of the
Alpine Master Gardener's Association. Sandi also attended
the Advanced Master Gardener training in 2000. They reside
in Dover Township; have four adult children and three grand-
children.
Working through the County Extension Office, they will
provide real-time access to gardening information along with
hands-on training opportunities. They encourage people to
explore becoming a Master Gardener and also a member ofthe Alpine Master Gardeners Association (AMGA) for oppor-
tunities to learn gardening skills and support our local com-
munities as volunteers. The AMGA website is
http://www.otsego.org/amg/
Otsego County will be offering a Master Gardener educa-
tional program in the late fall of 2012.
You can contact Rudi and Sandi by email at
mgc.otsego@gmail.com or call the MSU Extension-Otsego
County office at 989-731-0272 for more information. The State
office Master Gardener website is http://mg.msue.msu.edu/
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Rudi and Sandi Edel have recently been named the
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Otsego County by Mary Wilson, State MGVP
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WEATHER:
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Low 28
Friday
High 49
Low 29
Saturday
High 48
Low 38
Sunday
High 47
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High 41
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High 42
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Karen ODell was named the 2011
Sportswoman of the Year at a special din-
ner and ceremony held at the Northland
Sportsmens Club on Saturday evening,
October 15th. A Gaylord area resident, grad-
uate of Michigan State University, ODell cur-
rently works as superintendent at a golf
course on Mackinac Island.
ODell is also the recent grand prize win-
ner on the television show, Ammo &
Attitude. From a field of over 100 applicants,ODell joined five other women to face a vari-
ety of outdoor sporting challenges during the
last two weeks of May. She ultimately earned
top spot in the competition, winning a huge
variety of sporting equipment as well as a
2012 Dodge Ram 1500 truck.
ODell relates, I was very surprised to
receive the Sportswoman of the Year award.
My family suspected it, but it caught me
completely off guard.
She adds, I believe being selected for the
Sportswoman of the Year award reflects my
ongoing involvement in outdoor sports and
in promoting womens participation in out-
door sports. I am hoping that through this I
can continue to help bring other local
women into the enjoyment of outdoor sport-
ing.
The 2010 Sportswoman of the Year recipi-
ent, Terry Gravila, presented this years award
to ODell along with a beautiful quilt that was
handmade by Gravila.
The Petoskey chapter of Zonta International
invites the public to their 39th annual Fashion
Show on Saturday, November 12 from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. in the Ovation Room at Odawa Casino
Resort. The Fashion Show, aptly themed Puttingon the Ritz, will highlight the latest fall and winter
fashions from more than 25 retailers in the
Petoskey area, and include an elegant lunch, enter-
tainment, a silent and live auction, a gift basket raf-
fle and goody bags for all attendees.
Each year, the Petoskey chapter of Zonta gives
over $10,000 to organizations that improve the sta-
tus of women and girls. Such notable institutions
as the Womens Resource Center, Hospice of Little
Traverse Bay, Girls on the Run and Camp Daggett
receive support through both contributions and
volunteer time. The Fashion Show is one of two
fundraisers each year that provide that much need-
ed support.
Tickets are $40 each, and tables are available in8-tops and 10-tops. Zonta hopes to double its
attendance from 2010 to 400 attendees,
and tickets are already selling fast. Make
your reservations early by calling Kathy
Bardins at 231-487-1188 or email her at
kbardins@winternet.com.
Come join us for fun, food, fashions
and fabulous auction items and support
our efforts to advance the status of
women and girls. This event is proudly
sponsored by Odawa Casino Resort, Huntington
Bank, Comfort Keepers, Trillium Salon, Jets Pizza,
Petoskey Plastics, Harbor Arthritis and Lifestyle
Center, and PNC Bank.
Zonta of Petoskey presents 39th Annual FallFashion Show Fundraiser
G A Y L O R D
Karen ODell (at left) was named the 2011 Sportswoman of the Year at a special dinner
and ceremony held at the Northland Sportsmens Club on Saturday evening, October 15th.
The 2010 Sportswoman of the Year recipient, Terry Gravila (at right), presented this years
award to ODell along with a beautiful quilt that was handmade by Gravila.
Courtesy Photo
Photo by PatriCk Cotant
Karen ODell namedNorthland Sportsmens Clubs2011 Sportswoman of the Year
Sunrise over West Grand Traverse Bay on Friday morning,October 28, 2011. This was captured by Patrick Cotant, who
resides in Traverse City. Patrick is the son of Jim Cotant who hasrecently passed. This photo represents a sign that his father is in
a Heavenly place and is just as beautiful as we had pictured.
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have been waiting for (or dreading). Early this coming Sunday
morning, at 2:00 am on November 6th, Daylight Savings time
for 2011 will officially end as millions upon millions of clocks
across the country slip back one full hour to celebrate this
annual event.
The modest confusion as to when DST starts and ends is
understandable. It started out in the 1960s running from the
last Sunday in April through the last Sunday in October. In
1986, the starting date moved up to the first Sunday in April,
and the Energy Policy Act of 2007 changed it again to a period
extending from the second Sunday in March through the first
Sunday in November, a time frame that remains to this day.
Daylight Savings Time has been touted as a crime deterrent,
a reducer of vehicle accidents, and energy conserving prac-
tice, even a means of increasing voter turnoutyet the statis-
tics in support of those benefits hasnt exactly held up since its
official inception over forty years ago. Residents of Arizona
and Hawaii dont bother with DST at all, and it is a concept
avoided in several continents and countries across the globe,
including Asia, most of Africa, and about half of South
America.
The primary drawback is the effect on our bodies. During
the initial days and weeks following the spin of the clock many
people struggle to get their internal body clocks readjusted
with the mechanical ones. Patterns of irregular sleep, missed
appointments (forgot to reset that clock, didnt you?), and that
general fuzzy feeling of not feeling quite in sync with the light
of day will gradually dissipate in the coming weeks.
Dont get too set in that new routine, however, Daylight
Savings Time will return on early Sunday morning March
12th, 2012.For now, set your clocks back an hour before going to bed
this Saturday evening, and enjoy an extra hour of well-
deserved rest.
Michigans Economy Continued...
Fall Back continued... Ski Swap continued...
vey found that on average, retailers are forecasting a 6 percent
gain for their businesses during the upcoming holiday season.
That beats nation forecasts as The International Council of
Shopping Centers and National Retail Federation both predict
total U.S. retail sales will climb 2.8 percent or less for the hol-
idays.Michigans retail industry is generally upbeat as it prepares
for the holiday season, said Michigan Retailers Association
MRA President and CEO James P. Hallan. Last year snapped a
string of poor holiday data, and most retailers fully expect
additional gains this year.
A sampling of area retailers revealed that there were some
signs of increased consumer confidence and spending this
summer as compared to last that may support a potential up-
tick in the economy.
Bruce Brown, owner of the Alpine Chocolat Haus with loca-
tions in Gaylord, Boyne City and Sault Ste. Marie, observes,
We have more employees on staff this year than last, and our
sales and production are up. We are anticipating a better
Christmas season than last year. You have to hope for the
best.
Hogans Jewelry owner, Betsy Sanders, relates, Our busi-
ness is up a bit. We are pleased with our sales and with last
years sales well. It is a positive especially when so many peo-
ple are hurting. I think the mood and spirit is improving over-
all.
Jim Jeffers of JnJ Construction notes, We have had a phe-
nomenal year, and have built more new homes this year thanthe last couple of years combined. We are also up in remodel-
ing and in every area we do. I am cautiously optimistic that
the worst times are behind us.
Brad Scheer of Scheer Motors in Grayling notes, Our busi-
ness has definitely increased. GM, Chrysler and Ford have
found their way back into leasing, which is certainly helping.
Financing in general is better as credit is getting easier to
obtain. A big thing that would help our industry is if gas
prices could get back below the $3 per gallon mark. That gets
the whole market moving.
Todd Lang of Wernig & Jones Cadillac in Cheboygan adds,
It seems to be up. Consumer confidence is more positive,
and people are purchasing larger vehicles again.
Jeff Bodette, Business Development Manager at David
Kring Chevrolet Cadillac of Petoskey, concurs, Business is
definitely improving. Credit has ease a bit, people are buying
again and sales are up.
Dan Forcier, of the family owned and operated businesses
Sunburst Marine, Powerhouse Gym and Force Energy, states,
Right now, with natural gas prices at an 8 year low, it is a
struggle in that industry as projects get put on back burner
because of decreased cash flow. From marine standpoint, wesee an increase in the service area because people are getting
existing equipment serviced to keep it going. With the
Powerhouse Gym, this is the season people where start are
coming inside, leagues are forming, group fitness classes are
underway, so there is a great deal of interest in joining right
now.
There are even signs the real estate industry, which has
been extremely vulnerable to the economic slow down, is
showing a positive turn.
Lesa Jarski of Real Estate One observes, There seems to be
a lot of activity. Inventory is down and showing activity is up.
Ed Wohlfiel of Keith Dressel Realty adds, There are a more
positives this year than last in terms of economic outlook.
There has been a lot more interest and activity in the real
estate market. Its encouraging.
prices.
Otsego Club Ski Patroller Lynne Smetzer remembers when
the first ski swap in Gaylord launched what was then a new
community service for recycling useable winter sports gear.
That was 26 years ago, remembers Lynne. It didnt
amount to much then, but it was the start of our patrol
fundraising and giving the local community access to ski
equipment and ski wear at affordable prices, says Lynne.
It all adds up to a win-win for families who want to intro-
duce skiing and Northern Michigan winters sports to their
children and the event benefits the local Treetops and Otsego
ski patrols who keep a portion of the sales proceeds for safe-
ty and first aid supplies on the slopes.
The swap also signals the approach of the coming winter
season. Shoppers are advised to arrive early on Saturday
November 5th as gear is sold on a first-come-first served
basis. Sales to customers will begin at 10 am sharp at the
Otsego Club Special Events Center. Please note that credit
cards are not accepted.
For those offering items for sale at the swap, please also
note that equipment drop off begins Friday, November 4th
from 5pm 9pm at the Otsego Club Special Events Center.
Both ski patrollers and local volunteers will be on hand to
inspect items for safety concerns, recommend pricing, or
answer questions. Unsold items must be picked up Sunday,
November 6 from 10 am to 1 pm. Equipment not picked up
will be immediately donated to local charities.
For further information on the 26th Annual Ski Patrol Ski
Swap, contact Don Desautels at 231-534-4497.
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Richard Barber, (at right) a long-
time area resident is the winnerof the 2011 Grannys TreasureRaffle held by the OtsegoCounty Historical Society. TheSocietys Executive Director, JimAkans, presented Mr. Barberwith the beautiful 80-inch by 92-inch quilt crafted by the Heart ofthe Pines Quilt Guild. The draw-ing for the annual quilt rafflewas held at 3 pm on Saturday,October 22nd at the OtsegoCounty Historical Museum indowntown Gaylord.
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Angels at Work Resale in Gaylord offers a
warm, welcoming shopping experience
By Jim Akans
People regularly tell us how much theyenjoy shopping here, relates Theresa Lauber,owner of Angels at Work Resale in Gaylord.
The cleanliness of our store, the variety of
our inventory, and our very reasonable prices
are a pleasant surprise. They feel very com-
fortableits a warm, home-style atmos-phere.
Indeed, the wide array of items offered at
Angels at Work Resale are presented in sever-
al comfortable rooms throughout the 2,400square foot facility, each focusing on a target-ed range of goods, providing a effortless way
to browse items of interest.
When the store opened this past August, a
good portion of the original inventory was
purchased from another resale store that wasclosing, and since that time countless addi-
tional items have been added from auctions,
estate and garage sales, and through dona-
tions.We offer quality, thoroughly cleaned
clothing at very reasonable prices, notes
Lauber.
We also have furniture, house wares, tools,
books, shoes, belts and accessories, a wide
assortment of knickknacks, antiques, andmuch more.
Those who donated items to Angels at Work
Resale receive a 25-percent discount card for
purchases that is valid for 30 days from thetime of their donation. The store does notoffer consignment sales.
Angels at Work Resale is located at 1523 S.
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They are open seven days a week from 9 am
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Song of the Morning Ranch has just
released a new informational guide, featuringupcoming programming from November
2011 through the end of April 2012. Each
month, most weekends will be filled with sev-
eral different events. Informational guides
will be mailed to those already on the mailing
list. From yoga to tai chi to health and inner
peace, a variety of programs are available.
Song of the Morning will be offering sever-
al workshops specifically geared toward win-
ter activities. A Skiing/Hiking, Yoga, and Tai
Chi workshop will be offered the weekend of
December 9th through the 12th, 2011 and
again the weekend of January 13th through
the 15th, 2012. A Downhill Ski/Snowboard
and Yoga retreat will be held December 28th
through the 29th. Come enjoy the beautiful,
peaceful grounds of the ranch during the
winter. According to Irmgard Kurtz, Yogacharya
Oliver Black, founder of the retreat, best of
all loved the winter that covered the ranch in
a snowy blanket of whiteness. It reminded
him of a finer and purer world.
Song of the Morning is also proud toannounce the initiation of a new program the
first Saturday of every month beginning on
November 5, 2011 that will bring together
guests and community members for spiritual
sadhana, (practices). This day-long retreat,
from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, is dedicated to fos-
tering an ever deepening experience of the
Divine and to building community from the
inside out. Activities will include a hatha
yoga class, spiritual discourse, a three-hour
group medita-
t i o n ,
p r a n a y a m
practice, com-
munity meals,
and activities.
Meals are $7
for brunchand $9 for
dinner per
person, while
the rest of the
retreat is presented on a donation basis.
Founded by Yogacharya Oliver Black in1970, Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat works
to provide a place of relaxation and spiritual
refreshment for truth seekers by furthering
the yogic teachings of Paramahansa
Yogananda. Located on 800 beautiful forest-
ed acres along the Pigeon River, the retreat
offers a variety of educational programs on
the physical, mental, and spiritual potential
of human beings. Sunday meditation servic-
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round. Guests are invited to come for a pro-
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GAYLORD
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GAYLORD
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Harbor Springs231-348-2980
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Habitat forHumanity Restore8460 M-119
Harbor Springs
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Quality Sports & Tools
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Harbor Springs
231-487-0152
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INDIAN RIVER
Finders Keepers Antiques& Consignment Shop3639 S. Straits Hwy.
Indian River
231-238-5000
MANCELONA
Mancelona Food Pantry
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Mancelona
231-587-9606
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ONAWAY
Second Chance Thrift Store20420 State St., Onaway989-733-9671
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GAYLORD
Still time to Sign Upfor Bear Basketball3-6 Grade
Now in its 24th year, BearBasketball begins soon. 3rd 6th grade boys and girls bas-ketball camp each Saturdayafternoon beginning October1. League for 3rd 6th gradeboys and girls begins inJanuary. Registration Registeron-line at
www.BearBasketball.org. Allgames and classes take placeat the Otsego CountyCommunity Center, 315 S.Center St. Cost is only $15.This is Northern Michiganspremier youth basketballprogram and includes morethan 400 youth from all overNorthern Michigan. Boysand girls grades 3-6 can sign
up at the Community Center.Classes run thru Nov. 5 andplayers are not required toattend every class.
GAYLORD
Community orchestrarehearsalThe Gaylord CommunityOrchestra has begun rehears-ing for the ChristmastimeCommunity Concert on Dec.17. The string section isrehearsing in the band roomat St. Mary School on N.Otsego from 7-8:30pm eachMonday. The winds and per-cussion will join theserehearsals in a few weeks. For
info call Gary Waldo, 989-619-3136 or Joanna Bozin989-732-3080.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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GAYLORD
Immunization ClinicCommunity ImmunizationClinic November 3 from 3pmto 5:30pm at St. MarysSchool in Gaylord. All are
welcome! Please schedule anappointment. Parents andguardians, you must accom-pany your children (17 and
younger). We can chargeMedicaid, Medicare, or pri-vate health insurance pro-grams for the immunizationcharges. If you are uninsured,
we accept cash and checksfor immunizations (sorry, nocredit cards). Charge for fluvaccine is $25; charge forother vaccines vary. We donot turn away anyone 18 or
younger for inability to payfor required immunizations.For more information and toschedule an appointment,call the Health Departmentof Northwest Michigan toschedule an appointment at800-432-4121.
GRAYLING
Coping with theHolidaysPlease join us at the Crawford
County Commission on Aging & Senior Center onThursday, November 3rd at1pm for a session on ways tomake the holidays less stress-ful after experiencing a lossof a loved one. Refreshments
will be served. Please RSVP toDave Dewar, BereavementCoordinator at MercyHospice at 989-348-4383. Thecenter is located at 308Lawndale St. behind BurgerKing.
GAYLORD
Senior breakfastThe Otsego CountyCommission on Aging hosts
another educational break-fast Nov. 3 at the UniversityCenter. Speaker is Jill Minerfrom Saturn Booksellers.Suggested donation forbreakfast is $5 at the door.RSVP to OCCOA at 989-732-1122.
GAYLORD
Holiday house bazaarFirst United MethodistChurch is hosting a holidaybazaar Nov. 5 from 9am -2pm. Attic treasures, crafts,books, treats and lots more.The church is located at 215S. Center St. Free admission.
GRAYLINGCreative Classes
AuSable Artisan Village ArtCenter is offering new cre-ative classes throughout the
year. These classes areoffered by seasoned profes-sional artists with somethingto share! For more informa-tion about the classes, pleasevisit www.artgalleryaav.org.The AuSable Artisan Village
Art Center is located indowntown Grayling at 219Michigan Ave. in the old BenFranklin five and dime.The class schedule for 2011is: November 5: ThomasDeans photography class for
beginning photographers.November 12: Stan PrevostsWalk on the WIDE side, alecture demonstration aboutpanoramic photography.December 3: MetalworkJewelry (pendant) class withNancy Cornett.December 10: MetalworkOrnament class with NancyCornett.
GAYLORD
Ski SwapNational Ski Patrol Ski Swap
at the Otsego Club SpecialEvents Center Nov. 5. This
years Swap features greatdeals on new and used skis,boots, bindings, snowboards,
cross country outfits, hockeygear, snowshoes and winterclothing. Sale items includebrand new overstocks, usedrecycled gear, and clothing innew or good condition.
GAYLORD
Call to VendorsNov. 12, 9am - Noon atOtsego County Sportsplex.The Gaylord Walk to End
Alzheimers will once againfeature an option for busi-nesses to showcase theirproducts and services.Scheduled for Saturday,November 12 at the OtsegoCounty Sportsplex, vendors
are being invited to set updisplays that will be open forpublic viewing from 9amuntil Noon. The donation forvendor space is $25, plus $5 ifelectricity is needed, which
will be added to the proceedsof the Gaylord walk. Moneyraised from Gaylord Walkhelps enhance the quality ofliving for persons affected by
Alzheimers and dementiarelated disorders and theircaregivers by providing lead-ership, programs and servic-es, advocacy and researchsupport. Please contactChristy Payne, planningcommittee member at (989)705-2500 for more vendor
information or to sign up fora table.
HILLMAN
Turkey dinnerThe Elk Country AnimalShelter is having a Turkeydinner/Auction on SundayNovember 6 at the HillmanCommunity Center startingat 4pm. We will have doorprizes, a silent and live auc-tion. All proceed go to houseand care for the animals atour shelter.
GAYLORD
Fall BingoThe Knights of Columbus arehosting bingo Nov. 6 at the Kof C hall on Wilkinson Road.Doors open at 1pm, Bingobegins at 2pm. Proceeds ben-efit local charities. Food andbeverages are available.
GRAYLING
Managing ConcernsAbout FallingThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center is offering AMatter of Balance: ManagingConcerns About Falls startingMonday, Nov. 7 - Nov. 30from 9-11am at the CrawfordCounty Commission on
Aging & Senior Center.Classes are held twice a week,Monday and Wednesdays for4 weeks. Please call theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center at 989-348-7123 to register or for moreinformation.
PETOSKEY
Womens Club meetThe Womens Club is hostingJan Mancinelli, ExecutiveDirector of The WomensResource Center, at itsNovember 8 meeting at Bay
View Inn in Petoskey. Theluncheon meeting begins at
11:30 a.m. and the public isinvited to attend. The lunch-eon will begin at 11:30 a.m. atBay View Inn, Petoskey, fol-lowed by the presentation.The cost of the luncheon is$15. Please call Judy Juneauat 231-526-6505 by Sunday,Nov. 6, to make your reserva-tion.
GRAYLING
Matter of BalanceManaging Concerns AboutFalls Program every Monday
& Wednesday at 9-11am fromNovember 7th 30th at theGrayling Senior Center Many older adults experi-ence concerns about falling
& restrict their activities. Thisprogram is an award-win-ning program designed tomanage falls & increaseactivity levels. For moreinformation or to sign up,call 989-348-7123.
GAYLORD
Stress & FatigueLearn about Headaches at ahealth seminar Nov. 8 at Saks
Wellness Center, 1477 S.Otsego. The session begins at6:30pm.
GAYLORD
Buy a WreathThe Edelweiss Garden Club
has announced that betweennow and November 9th, Pre-orders are being taken for 24-, 36-, 48-, and 60 inch mixedevergreen wreaths, 25- and50- foot cedar garland, 3 ft.balsam candy cane and poin-settias. All proceeds go to thebeautification of Gaylord andScholarships. Order formsare available on edelweiss-gardenclub.com or call Rosy,732-0604. Pick up date isNovember 19th - AlpinePlaza.
GAYLORD
Looking for Men wholike to SingDo you like to sing? TheHarmonie Meisters maleBarbershop chorus invites
you join them Monday, Nov.7 at the United MethodistChurch, 215 S. Center St. at7pm. Come and see whatBarbershop Singing is allabout. Info call 989-350-8411.
GRAYLING
CPR class An American Heart Association Heartsaver andAED CPR class will be offeredto the community at MercyHospital Grayling onNovember 9 from 6pm to
8pm. The class will be taughtby American Heart trainedinstructors in the MercyHospital Grayling CrawfordRoom located behind thehospital. Please call 989-348-0419 to register. Registrationis required by Monday,November 7. The fee for theclass is $40, which includesthe instruction book that isneeded prior to theNovember 9 class.
GAYLORD
Hunting for ActorsAuditions for Escanaba in daMoonlight will take placeNovember 8th and 10th at
7:30pm at the Michayweclubhouse. There are somegreat roles for men between30 and 60 years old, and one
womans part. We welcomeanyone who is interested,
whether they have actingexperience or not. Wed espe-cially like some hunters toaudition.
INDIAN RIVER
Embroiderers GuildThe Northern MichiganChapter of the EmbroiderersGuild of America will meetNov. 9 at 11 am in theTransfiguration EpiscopalChurch located in Indian
River, located on M 68. Pleasenote that this is a change inthe regular schedule. Theproject will be a HardangerChristmas ornament.Remember to bring any fin-ished projects for goldenneedle. For further informa-tion, call Sue at 231-584-2091.
GRAYLING
AARP Driver SafetyProgramThe Crawford County
Commission on Aging issponsoring the AARP DriverSafety Program, a classroomdriver refresher course fordrivers aged 50 and older.
AARP developed this courseto help drivers improve theirskills and prevent crashes.This course covers the age-related physical changes inperception and reactiontime, local driving problemsand rules of the road. Thecertified AARP volunteerinstructors will be presentingthis course through a combi-nation of group discussionand videotapes. There are notests, and all participants
who complete the course willreceive a certificate of com-pletion that may be eligiblefor an automobile insurancediscount. The class will beheld in Grayling on
November 10 from 8:30amuntil 4:30pm at the CrawfordCounty Commission on
Aging & Grayling SeniorCenter at 308 LawndaleStreet. The fee for this courseis $10 payable to AARP. There
will not be a fee for Veterans.For more information or toregister please call 989-348-7123.
MACKINAW CITY
VA Clinic DedicationceremonyThe Cheboygan County
Veterans Affairs CommunityBased Outpatient Clinicinvites you to attend their
Dedication Ceremony onNov. 10. Ceremony begins at1, refreshments served until3pm. They are located at14540 Mackinaw Highway(the old Voyageurs JubileeDinner Theater).
GAYLORD
Immunization clinicCommunity ImmunizationClinic November 10 from4pm to 7pm at GaylordIntermediate SchoolCafeteria in Gaylord. All are
welcome! Please schedule anappointment. Parents andguardians, you must accom-pany your children (17 and
younger). We can chargeMedicaid, Medicare, or pri-vate health insurance pro-grams for the immunizationcharges. If you are uninsured,
we accept cash and checksfor immunizations (sorry, nocredit cards). Charge for fluvaccine is $25; charge forother vaccines vary. We donot turn away anyone 18 or
younger for inability to payfor required immunizations.For more information and toschedule an appointment,call the Health Departmentof Northwest Michigan toschedule an appointment at800-432-4121.
GAYLORD
Books are FunSponsored by the OtsegoMemorial Hospital Auxiliary.Nov. 10 from 9am to 4pm,Nov. 11 from 7am to 2pmheld in the hospital class-room. Lots of new books,gifts and novelties all pro-ceeds go towards the auxil-iary's pledge to the hospital
ROSCOMMON
God of CarnagePresented by the RisingPhoenix Student TheatreCompany November 10th atNoon and 7pm. Friday,
November 11th at 7pm atKirtland Center for thePerforming arts. God ofCarnage is a play by YasminaReza. It is about two pairs ofparents, one of whose childhas hurt the other at a publicpark, who meet to discussthe matter in a civilized man-ner. However, as the eveninggoes on, the parents becomeincreasingly childish, result-ing in the evening devolvinginto chaos. God of Carnage
won the Tony for Best Playin 2009. Order by phone at989-275-6777.
GRAYLING
Flu shot clinicThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will be hostinga Walgreens Flu Shot Clinicon Friday, November 11thfrom 3:00-5:00pm and againon Friday, November 18thfrom 3:00-5:00pm. *$0 out of
pocket cost fro Medicare PartB recipients. Bring yourMedicare card or other insur-ance card that covers theshot. Non-insured seniors
will be charged $31.00 for theshot. Please call 348-7123 foran appointment.
GRAYLING
Veterans Day ProgramThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center would like toinvite the public to join us fora special Veterans Day pro-gram honoring all Veteranson Friday, November 11th at11am. There will be patrioticmusic, inspirational readingsand all Veterans will be rec-ognized. The program willlast about 1 hour with lunchfollowing. All Veterans will
eat free. No registration nec-essary. For more informa-tion, contact the SeniorCenter at (989) 348-7123.
GRAYLING
Pancake supperCommunity of Christ Churchin Grayling located at thecorner of N. Down River Rdand Glenn St is holding aPancake Supper Nov 12 from5pm to 7pm cost is by dona-tion.
GRAYLING
Festival of TreesNovember 12th 19th at theGrayling Mini Mall -View
spectacularly decorated treesduring Festival of Trees.Purchase tickets to win achance at winning yourfavorite tree! Over 30 beauti-ful trees decorated by localbusinesses will be on displayin the Grayling Mini Mall(next to Hallmark) fromNov.12-19. Sponsored by theGrayling Promotional
Association, an organizationthat enthusiastically pro-motes all the wonderfulthings about the Graylingarea, the festival is its biggestfundraiser.
GRAYLING
Stan Prevosts, Walkon the WIDE sideSaturday, November 12th atthe AuSable Artisan Village
Art Center/Gallery -a lecturedemonstration aboutpanoramic photography. Formore information about this& more classes offered at the
AAV, please visit www.art-galleryaav.org.
PETOSKEY
Blissfest Fall ConcertSeries presentsRagbirds
A fusion of world rhythmsstirred with a Celtic fiddler's
bow. Tickets are $10 forBlissfest Members; $15 forNot-yet-members; Studentsare half off. November 12,8pm at Crooked Tree ArtsCenter
MACKINAW CITY
Holiday ExpoSt. Anthony's CCW HolidayExpo, 600 W. Central Avenue,Saturday, November 12thfrom 11am to 3pm. Freeadmission, Door Prizes, BakeSale, Money Raffle.Luncheon: Cream Turkey onBiscuits, Cranberry Salad,Dessert and Beverage $7 orChicken Noodle Soup,Dessert and Beverage $5.There will be several vendors:Rada Cutlery, Mary KayCosmetics, North County
Wreaths/Garland, Women'sClub (books, jewelry, Lily ofthe Valley Soap, PamperedChef, Miche Purses, GeneralStore, Soy Candles, GiftBaskets, Mary Lou Peters(notecards, paintings, etc.),New and Used Books, CCWCookbooks, Thirty OneProducts (totes, purses, wal-lets, zipper pouches, etc.),Tastefully Simple, Avon andQuilting Supplies. Lots ofitems for Christmas
GAYLORD
Walk to endAlzheimer'sThe Otsego County walk,swim, skate takes place Nov.12 from 9am - Noon at theOtsego County Sportsplex.Registration begins at 8:30amor on-line at www.alz.org.
DO YOU LIKE TO SING?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHAREYOUR VOICE WITH OTHERS?
MEN ARE INVITED TO GUEST
NIGHT!
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(Male Barbershop Chorus)
Invite you to join us on
Monday, November 7that the First United Methodist Church
215 S. Center Ave, Gaylord at 7:00 pmCome and see what Barbershop Singing is all about!
~ ~ ~We will be preparing our
Christmas Music to share at Nursing Homes
and other Holiday Events!
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PETOSKEY
Fashion showThe Petoskey chapter ofZonta International invitesthe public to their 39th annu-
al Fashion Show on Saturday,Nov. 12 from 11am to 2pm inthe Ovation Room at OdawaCasino Resort. The FashionShow, aptly themed "Puttingon the Ritz," will highlightthe latest fall and winterfashions from more than 25retailers in the Petoskey area,and include an elegantlunch, entertainment, asilent and live auction, a giftbasket raffle and goody bagsfor all attendees. Each year,the Petoskey chapter ofZonta gives over $10,000 toorganizations that improvethe status of women andgirls. The Fashion Show is
one of two fundraisers eachyear that provide that muchneeded support. Tickets are$40 each, and tables areavailable in 8-tops and 10-tops. Make your reservationsearly by calling Kathy Bardinsat 231-487-1188 or email herat mailto:kbardins@winter-net.com.
INDIAN RIVER
Bringing your "A"Game
Attend this workshop Nov.12, 9:30am - Noon. GeneralSession 9:30 to 10:15;Breakout Sessions 10:30 Noon. Conducted by Sam
Riggleman, nationally recog-nized baseball coach. Opento coaches, athletes & par-ents in all youth and schoolsports programs. Cost is $15.Call 231-622-2223. Send reg-istrations to BTS, Box 135,Petoskey, 49770
GAYLORD
Give GACA a Piece ofYour MindThe Gaylord Area Council forthe Arts (GACA) wants tohear from you. In order toprovide programs in 2012that are desirable to the com-munity, GACA is conductinga survey as part of its strate-
gic planning process. Thissurvey will only take 5 min-utes to complete and is avail-able on-line at www.survey-monkey.com/s/63TNJ8G. If
you cannot complete it onthe internet, a hard copy ofthe survey can be obtained atthe Gaylord Area Council forthe Arts at 125 East Main St(T-F 11-3, Sat 11-1). For moreinformation or a copy of thesurvey, please contact theGaylord Area Council for the
Arts at (989) 732-3242.
INDIAN RIVER
Baseball & Softballskills clinic
Attend this workshop Nov.12, 1-2:30pm. Conducted bySam Riggleman, nationallyrecognized baseball coach.Open to coaches, athletes &parents in all youth andschool sports programs. Costis $15. Call 231-622-2223.Send registrations to BTS,Box 135, Petoskey, 49770
PETOSKEY
Athena AwardNominees soughtDave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac will present theprestigious ATHENA Awardat this year's PetoskeyChamber Breakfast of
Champions. This award ispresented to a woman who
has demonstrated excellencein their business or profes-sion, devoted time and ener-gy to their community in ameaningful way, and gener-
ously assisted women inattaining their full potential.You can contact the PetoskeyChamber of Commerce foran Athena Nomination format 231-347-4150.Nominations will close at the5pm of November 15th.
GAYLORD
Power of the PurseNovember 16th, 5:30 -9:30pm at Otsego Club.Power of the Purse is anannual event demonstratingthe ability of women to havefun while doing good work inthe community. Funds raisedduring this event support the
work of United Way inadvancing the common goodby focusing communityinvestments in the areas ofIncome, Education andHealth. It is a primaryfundraiser for the United Wayand contributes to reachingour campaign goal each year.Early Bird Tickets: $ 35. Call989-732-892 9. Nov. 1st -16th, 2011 tickets: $40.
GRAYLING
Thanksgiving DinnerThe community is invited tothe Commission on Aging &Senior Centers annualThanksgiving Dinner onThursday, November 17thfrom 4-6pm. We will be serv-ing Turkey, Stuffing, MashedPotatoes with Gravy, GreenBean Casserole, Fruited-Cranberry Mix and PumpkinPie. The cost of the dinner is$5.25 for those under 60 anda suggested donation of$2.50 for those over 60 yearsof age. Dinner is open to thepublic. The Senior Center islocated at 308 Lawndale St.For more information call(989) 348-7123.
GRAYLING
Christmas paradeentries wanted
The Grayling Christmas Walkcommittee is looking for peo-ple who would like to be inthe Christmas Parade.Saturday, November 19th at5:30 p.m. Line up at 4:30 pmStarting at the Court House.Please contact Sue Cowan at3444004
GRAYLING
Toys for TotsToy donations for ourChristmas Help Programmay be dropped off at theChristian Help Center orplaced in collection boxesaround town.
GRAYLINGKids Coats & SocksWantedNew socks & new or gentlyused coats are now beingaccepted for children of allages. Donations may bedropped off at the ChristianHelp Center.
ROSCOMMON
Lakota Sioux DanceTheatreThe Lakota Sioux DanceTheatre has educated, enter-tained and enlightened audi-ences all over the world formore than three decades.The company communicatesthe powerful messages andresonance of dance and
songs in Plains Indian society at the center of a living his-tory and oral tradition in
American Indian society.Featuring narratives, cre-
ation stories, original videoimagery and more than 20traditional and sacred songsand dances, the companyincludes some of the mosthighly acclaimed performersof the Sioux Nation. See themat Kirtland Center for thePerforming arts Nov. 19 at7pm. Tickets are $20 and $16.Order by phone at 989-275-6777.
GRAYLING
Cash for Christmas50/50 RaffleTo benefit the CrawfordCounty United Way and togive YOU a chance to win
Christmas Shopping Money.The more tickets sold, themore the jackpot grows!Minimum Prize: $200. TicketPrices -$1/ticket or 6 for $5.Tickets available at 7-11 inGrayling, from any CCUWBoard Member, or by calling989-350-4462. Drawing willbe held Sunday, November20 at noon at the GraylingMini Mall (2384 I-75 BusLoop, Grayling). Need not bepresent to win. Help us helpothers by buying your ticketstoday.
MANCELONA
Financial Institutions
workshopNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency
will be hosting workshop onBanks and FinancialInstitutions on November 22from 6pm to 9pm, as part of afree series of workshops onfinancial fitness. The series
workshops are offered to thegeneral public for free atNMCAA Head Start, 201 E.State St. Attend all the six freefinancial fitness workshopsand get your certificate ofcompletion! To register or tofind out about the future
workshops, please call 800-443-5518.
GAYLORD
CommunityThanksgiving DinnerJoin your neighbors at thecommunity Thanksgivingdinner Nov. 24 At St. Marycathedral parish hall for afree Thanksgiving dinner.Fellowship begins at 2pm,dinner at 3pm. All food andbeverages are furnished. If
you would like to help serve,donate or attend please callJoe or Julie Koprowicz at 989-732-2119.
MANCELONA
Plumbing workshop
Northwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency
will be hosting a workshopon Plumbing on November29 from 6pm to 9pm, as partof Home Maintenance work-shops. The free workshop isoffered to the general publicfor free at, NMCAA HeadStart, 201 E. State St. To regis-ter or to find out about thefuture workshops, please call800-443-5518.
ANTRIM & CHARLEVOIX COUNTIES
Oryana FoodsOffering Grant to non-profit OrganizationsOryana Natural FoodsMarket, a community coop-erative owned by thousands
of area residents, will make asignificant donation to a
worthy non-profit. Oryanacurrently seeks applicationsfrom local non-profit organi-
zations for the OryanaCommunity Grant Program.Every profitable year, Oryanadonates a portion of its end-of-year proceeds (pre-tax) toa local non-profit organiza-tion. Applicants must be anon-profit based in one ofthe following counties:
Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix,Grand Traverse, Kalkaska,Leelanau, Manistee,Missaukee, Wexford.Organizations who havebeen awarded Oryana'sCommunity Grant within thelast five years do not qualify.To download an application,visit the Community Grantsection of the Oryana web-
site, www.oryana.coop. Applications must be sub-mitted electronically for con-sideration, toluise@oryana.coop. Thedeadline is December 1,2011. After review by a GrantReview Committee (a sub-committee of Oryana's Boardof Directors).
GAYLORD
ExtreevanganzaPlan to attendExtreevanganza 2011 spon-sored by the Otsego CountyCommunity Foundation atOtsego Club & Resort Dec. 2at 6pm. Please consider
donating a tree, wreath oritem for the silent or live auc-tion. For info call 989-731-0597 or e-mail dana@otsego-foundation.org.
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Line dancingThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging hasrestarted its Line Dancingclasses again this fall. Thefree classes for are facilitatedby Ann Doty. The group prac-tices weekly on Wednesdaysat 10am. No dance experi-ence is needed to attendthese classes and no sign upis necessary. For more infor-
mation, contact the SeniorCenter at (989) 348-7123
GAYLORD
Diaper DriveThe New Life PregnancyResource Center will be col-lecting disposable diapers insizes 3, 4, 5, and 6 throughoutthe month of November. Theneed of in our area continuesto grow already this yearfamilies have received over6,000 diapers from the NewLife Center. Our Goal is tocollect a minimum of 5,000diapers to help meet thisgrowing need. Donationsmay be dropped off at the
New Life PregnancyResource Center located at705 South Otsego Ave. inGaylord during our regularbusiness hours; Monday,
Wednesday and Fridays from10am to 4pm. Help a familyin need. Please donate today!
GAYLORD
Luggage needed forfoster kidsLutheran Child and FamilyService of Michigan is inneed of suitcases or dufflebags that are in new or likenew condition to give to thechildren in Foster Care.
Without luggage of duffel
bags they often transporttheir belongings in garbage
bags. For more informationat dewards@lcfsmi.org or989-732-1040
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Foster Care HomesneededThere is a shortage of homesin northern Michigan for fos-ter children needing place-ment. We prefer not to movechildren out of the schooldistrict they are living in so
we need to have homes allover. Also, we are especiallyshort of homes that acceptteenagers. Lutheran Childand Family Service ofMichigan offers a no obliga-tion orientation for parentsthat are interested in open-ing their homes to foster chil-dren. We accept singles as
well as couples; working par-
ents as well as stay at homeparents. For more informa-tion at dewards@lcfsmi.orgor 989-732-1040.
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Hertz in GraylingScheer Motors has partnered
with Hertz Rent-A-Car tooffer rental cars for thosecoming to our area that are inneed of a rental. Please callahead for availability as theycurrently have a minimumsupply on site. Reservationscan be made my callingScheer Motors at 989-3485451 Monday Friday,8:00am 5:00pm.
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Senior dinnerThe Wawatam Area SeniorCenter Dinner Hours havereturned to their wintertimes. Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday at 5:00pm -- Salad and conversationbegins at 4:30 pm. Sundaydinner served at 1:00 pm --salad and conversation at12:30.
GAYLORD
Democrats meetOtsego County Democrats
meets 3rd Tuesdays. 6 PM
United Way Building. Call
Carol at 989-732-2591 for
info.
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100 ClubThe Cheboygan County 100
Club proudly announces its
creation. The Cheboygan
County 100 Club is a non-
profit organization estab-
lished to provide financial
assistance to families of
Cheboygan County firefight-
ers, law enforcement officers,
first responders or ambu-
lance personnel injured, dis-
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Cheboygan County. Anyone
interested in making a dona-
tion or inquiring about a
membership please contact
Richard Kolb at (231) 818-
0585
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Michigan Community
Service Agency) has money
available to assist low-
income families with the
delivery of fuels such as
propane, fuel oil and fire-
wood. There are guidelines which must be followed.
Crawford County residents
who think they might qualify
should contact Beth at 1-866-
270-0687 for prescreening. If
applicants meet all eligibility
requirements, an application
will be mailed or faxed at the
customers request. All appli-
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Q: Little kids seem to lose theirtempers a lot and my own youngson is no exception. Do you haveany suggestions for dealing withthis?
Jim: You're right that this is a commonoccurrence -- we hear from a lot of par-ents who face this challenge. My own
two boys have been known to engage insome epic tantrums on occasion. Often,
it's simply a matter of helping your childlearn how to be more self-controlled.
Author Lynne M. Thompson has devel-oped a list of what she calls "angerbusters for kids." Here are a few of them:
-- Moms and dads need to model
anger management for their children.Don't expect your kids to keep their owntempers in check if you fly off the handleevery time something goes wrong.
When tensions are high, parents need totake a deep breath and compose them-
selves.-- Show respect for your child when
he or she gets mad. An angry outburstmight not be appropriate, but theunderlying causes for it should not be
overlooked or dismissed. Try to under-stand why your child is frustrated.-- Identify with your child's pain.
Recall a time when you faced somethingdifficult, and share it with your child.For example, "I remember when I was
your age and I didn't get invited to aparty..."
-- Do what you can to provide a cool-ing-off period for your child when he orshe becomes angry. Read a book or goon a walk. Then, calmly discuss whathappened and help your child make a
plan for dealing with their anger moreconstructively next time.
There's some great stuff here.Hopefully Lynne's suggestions willbring an added measure of peace to
your home as you help your son dealwith his volatile emotions.
** ** **
Q: My husband and I agree on theimportance of discipline for our 2-year-old son, but our methods aredifferent. I'm wondering if onemethod is better than another.
Juli: Even though your approachesvary, it's great that you and your hus-band agree on the importance of disci-pline for your son. This is a starting
point that many couples don't share.Practically every book on disciplineemphasizes the importance of consis-
tency. This is particularly importantthrough the toddler years when yourson's job is to explore and test bound-aries! "No" should be "no" every time
you say it. Mushy boundaries can makethe toddler years more exhausting thanthey already are.
You and your husband need to agreeon what behaviors you will punish andhow, in general, you will respond to bad
behavior. Having said that, you and yourhusband don't have to be clones; disci-pline is within the context of your rela-tionship with your son. Your personalityand the uniqueness of your relationship
will impact discipline. For example, amom who might be with her toddler allday long will be correcting behaviorthroughout the day, while dad might
just deal with a big behavioral issue dur-ing the evening.
Yes, some discipline techniques aremore effective, in general, with a child'sunique personality. I would recommendthat you and your husband pick up abook or two on the basics of discipline(visit focusonthefamily.com for somegood options). Read them together andcome to an agreement on the mosteffective way to teach and respond to
your son's behavior. And remember,regardless of how you discipline, your
son needs to know threethings: Mom and Dad lovehim very much, Mom andDad are on the same team,and he needs to respect bothof your authority.
** ** **Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on theFamily radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on theFamily, author of several books,and a wife and mother of three.
Submit your questions to:ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com
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Otsego County Habitat for Humanity
(OCHFH) celebrated the construction of its
19th home at a dedication ceremony Friday,
October 14th in Vanderbilt. The new home-
owner, Megan Cottrell, thanked all those who
worked so hard to help them reach this goal.
The property for the home was donated by
Jack Deming of Vanderbilt. Construction was
aided by many volunteer groups from the
community and local churches as well as by
donations from various individuals and busi-
nesses. The support of the community made
this the fastest build in the affiliates history.
The dedication event was attended by the
Cottrell family, OCHFH Board members and
other members of the community. Pastor
Dana Wingo of the Light of Hope
Church prayed to dedicate the house and
ask Gods blessings on the family. After
explaining that Megan Cottrell had per-
formed 250 sweat equity hours working on
her home as a requirement for becoming a
Habitat homeowner, Donna Quandt,
Executive Director of OCHFH, presented the
family with the key to their new home and a
Bible.
Executive Director Donna Quandt said,
We have an obligation to our partner fami-
lies to provide them an energy efficient home,
so the blessing of their new home is not
marred by high utility bills. Using some new
building techniques, this homes efficiency
exceeded previous builds and was rated as
5Stars-Plus by Energy Star standards.
Through donations of money and materi-als and volunteer labor, Otsego County
Habitat for Humanity was able to build the
home and sell it at an affordable price. The
Cottrell purchased the home with a no-profit
loan, and their monthly mortgage payments
will be used to build more Habitat houses.
Otsego County Habitat for
Humanity, a non denomina-
tional Christian housing min-
istry, works in partnership to
build or renovate adequate
housing, creating stronger
families and a better commu-
nity. Individuals and busi-
nesses interested in support-ing the mission of Otsego
County Habitat for Humanity
should contact them at 989-
732-6070, email ed@otsego-
habitat.org or mail Otsego
County Habitat for
H u m a n i t y ,
1384 W. Main
St., Gaylord,
MI 49735.
Otsego County Habitat for Humanity holdsdedication ceremony for house #19
Otsego County Habitat for Humanity house #19 was completed primarily by volunteer labor in only 4 months.
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Late fall marks the beginning of the
holiday season, which probably meansthat youll have a lot going on over the
next couple of months. However, busy
as you are, youll want to take the time
to review your employee benefits pack-age, since November also is a popular
month for employers to offer open
enrollment. And the decisions you
make now could have a big impact onyour financial outlook for years to come.
So, if you are in an open enrollment
period, here are some steps you may
want to take:* Boost your 401(k) contributions. Its
almost always a good idea to put in as
much as you can, up to the contributionlimit, in your 401(k) or similar retire-
ment plan. After all, you typically con-
tribute pre-tax dollars, so the more you
put in, the lower your taxable income.
Also, your money can grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means it has the
potential to grow faster than an invest-
ment for which you paid taxes every year. At the very least, contribute
enough to earn your employers match,
if one is offered. For example, if you
work for an organization that will match50 percent of everything you put in up
to, say, 6 percent of your salary, then you
should contribute 6 percent of yoursalary which is like getting a three
percent raise.
* Rebalance your 401(k) portfolio. You
may have a dozen or more investmentoptions in your 401(k). Ideally, youll
want to spread your money among
these options in a way thats appropri-
ate for your risk tolerance, time horizon
and long-term goals. But over time, your401(k) portfolio can become unbal-
anced, even if you made no changes.
For example, if youve invested in a cou-ple of aggressive-growth accounts, and
these accounts have gained significant-
ly in value, they may now be taking up agreater percentage of your portfolio
than you had originally intended,
exposing you to more risk than youd
like. Consequently, if your plan doesn't
offer an automatic rebalance option,you may need to rebalance your portfo-
lio by moving some of your assets into
less aggressive vehicles.
* Be cautious about adding companystock. You may be loyal to your employ-
er, but try not to hold too much compa-
ny stock in your 401(k). After all, yourcompany, like all businesses, may go
through ups and downs, and if your
portfolio is dominated by this single
stock, you may experience considerablevolatility. And if your company matches
your 401(k) contributions with its own
stock, you may want to invest all yourown money in vehicles other than com-
pany stock.
* Take all the insurance thats offered.Typically, when employers offer life
insurance as a ben-
efit, its at little orno cost to you, so youll probably
want to take all
thats offered.However, this
amount may still
be less than what
you really need tofully protect your
family, so you may
well need to pur-chase an individual
policy to supple-
ment your employ-ers coverage. And
always be aware if
your employer
reduces or elimi-
nates the insurancethats offered as an
employee benefit,because youll then
need to adjust the
policy that youve
bought outsidework.
You can review
and improve your
financial picture during open enroll-
ment so take advantage of this
opportunity.
This article was written by Edward
Jones for use by your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor.
Philip Hofweber is a Financial
Advisor with Edward Jones Investments
located at 100 West Main Street in
Gaylord. He can be reached at (989)731-
1851, or email him at
phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com. Tune
in Friday Mornings 8:30 am to Eagle
101.5 for Phil Hofweber to hear his week-
ly Financial Focus Topic. Edward Jones,
its financial advisors and employees do
not provide tax or legal advice. You
should consult with a qualified tax or
legal professional for advice on your spe-
cific situation.
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At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your 401(k)
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like to roll it over to an Edward Jones Individual Retire-
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paying taxes or penalties. And you can feel confident
that someone is looking out for you and your 401(k).
To find out why it makes sense to talk with EdwardJones about your 401(k) options, call or visit yourlocal financial advisor today.
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This Saturday, November 5th, the 53rd Annual Holiday House Bazaar will be
held at the First United Methodist Church in Gaylord, from 9 am until 2 pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity to browse a huge selection of holiday treas-
ures, bring the kids along to meet Santa and Mrs Clause between 10:30 am and
12:30 pm, and even enjoy a fantastic lunch offer from 11 am until 1 pm.
Among the many items offered at the Holiday House Bazaar:
ATTIC TREASURES: Things found in Grandma & Grandpas attic (no cloth-
ing). BAKED GOODS & PANTRY SHELF: Fresh-baked breads, pies, cakes,
cookies, jams and jellies, relishes, pickles and many other wonderful home-
made items. BOOKS R US: Used books and puzzles. CANDY: Homemadechocolate covered cherries, hard candy, fudge, divinity, peanut brittle, and
more. CARDS BY CREATIVE HANDS: Unique greeting cards and note cards for
all occasions; all handmade with stamping, original art, photography, embroi-
dery, etc. COMMEMORATIVE HOLIDAY HOUSE COOKBOOKS, RADA CUT-
LERY (order and pre-pay for delivery before Christmas), AND THE BAREFOOT
BALLERINA BOOKS. CRAFTS: Handmade decorative and useful items of all
kindstoo many to list. DOLL HOUSE: Clothes and accessories for American
Girl, Barbie, and other popular-size dolls. FIRESIDE COFFEE: Take a break; sit
by the fireplace; and chat with friends. Enjoy coffee, tea, punch, and irre-
sistible homemade cookies (by donation). JEWELRY: Vintage jewelry of all
kinds for all ages. KNIT AND PURL: Knitted and crocheted items such as mit-
tens, hats, scarves, baby items, doilies, afghans, and more. PASTIES: Order our
world famous pasties, which will be made and ready for pick up November
17, 18, and 19. Orders will be taken until sold out. SEWING AND NEEDLE-
WORK: Handmade aprons, tote bags, gift bags, pillow, quilts, and more.
A new booth this year will feature a silent auction. This is not a running bid
situation. Simply submit your best bids on the items of your choice; winning
bidders will be determined at the end of
Holiday House; and winners will be contact-
ed.
There will also be a special booth for chil-
dren (only) to shop for very reasonably-
priced items for their grandparents, parents,
siblings, etc.
All proceeds from Holiday House Bazaar gofor missions including New Life Pregnancy
Center, American Cancer Society, Otsego
County Food Pantry, Friendship Shelter,
Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, CROP
Walk.
Admission is free, and lunch pricing is an
extremely reasonable $5 for teens and adults,
$3 for age six through twelve, and those five
and under eat free.
The United Methodist Church is located at
215 S. Center Street, Gaylord (One block
south of Main Street, between First and
Second Streets). For additional information,
call (989) 732-5380 or visit the church website
www.fumcgaylord.org.
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Get ready for one of
the premier holidayshopping events of the
season, as the 53rd
Annual Holiday House
Bazaar will be held at
the First United
Methodist Church in
Gaylord this Saturday.
Among the huge vari-
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at custom hand made
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By Jim Akans
Set high upon the hills overlooking thesplendor of Northern Michigans captivating
scenic woodlands, the staff as the locallyowned Marsh Ridge resort has been offeringarea residents and northern visitors the ulti-mate golf, lodging and dining experience,
truly above and beyond the ordinary, for overfive decades.
We are one of the best values in NorthernMichigan, states Marsh Ridge owner, Larry
Bowden. We have earned a solid reputationover the years for offering world class golf,lodging and dining right here in the heart of
the Gaylord Golf Mecca.
On Veterans Day, November 11th, the staffat Marsh Ridge Resort will be honoring thededication, commitment and sacrifices that
veterans make everyday to keep our nationfree. From 4 pm until 10 pm, veterans willreceive a complementary dinner at Jacs Placeat Marsh Ridge, prepared by veterans; Chef
Steven Rich, U.S. Army, and Sous chef TomCorbin, U.S. Army. Reservat ions are recom-mended.
Marsh Ridge Resort was originally calledKen-Mar On The Hill, named after foundersKenneth and Margaret Atha. The resort firstencompassed forty-three acres and included
three lodges; a main lodge which is now thebeautifully renovated Scandinavian, and
two additional buildings which are the cur-rent Fjord townhouse and the Visby lodge.
Between 1954 and 1980, the resort had fourindividual owners, underwent several
improvements and expanded to encompass137 acres. In 1980, a businessman from Troy,Michigan; Jim Kohler, purchased the resort,renamed it Norden Hem (Northern Home),
added several buildings and established thecurrent entrance off Old 27.
Jack Bott purchased the property in 1992,made extensive renovations including the
current restaurant which continues to bearhis name; Jacs Place. Larry Bowden boughtthe hotel properties in 2005, and the restau-
rant and golf course in 2008.
Larry Bowden has an extensive backgroundin development and resort management inNorthern Michi
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