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By Jim Akans

The 2nd annual Waterways Ice

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By Jim Akans

The Annual Petoskey Winter Carnival will take

place this coming Saturday, February 16th, at the

Winter Sports Park. The afternoon and early

evening festivities will run from noon until the

final event begins at 7 pm. As it has been since

the Winter Carnival began back in 1928, there will

be lots of exciting and unusual activities going on,

from traditional winter outdoor pastimes to sights

you will only see at the Winter Carnival.

Ed Smith, Petoskey Recreation Coordinator,

states, “This winter’s weather is looking good for

the event. The ice rinks and hills are fully opera-

tional at this point and we are planning a whole

lot of fun on Saturday for those of every age.”

One of the unique competitions, introduced to

the Winter Carnival back in 1932, is

Bumpjumping, a downhill race with participants

using what appears to be a ski with a seat

attached to it.

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on Otsego Lake just off the shore of the

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“This event has been sponsored by our

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By Jim Akans

A four-hour “workshop” session was held last

Thursday evening, February 7th, at City Hall in

Gaylord, seeking ideas for enhancing the down-

town business district’s appeal as part of the pro-

posed Gaylord Renaissance Streetscape project.

Approximately 70 community business and orga-

nizational leaders, government officials and citi-

zens were invited to the informal meeting, break-

ing into seven groups each focusing on specific

aspects of the downtown area.

Jeff Ratcliffe, executive director of the Otsego

County Economic Alliance, and Rusti Owens,

C2AE engineering firm’s Business Unit Leader,

moderated the session.

“I was impressed with the hard work the great

ideas that came out of this workshop,” Ratcliffe

stated. “We had a dynamic, diverse group of indi-

viduals, and this will give us a great framework for

putting a streetscape concept together. It got peo-

ple thinking.”

While the ideas generated at the workshop will

be reviewed by the Gaylord Renaissance

Streetscape committee to identify key elements,

several consistent themes emerged during the

session. Among those were creating “gateways” at

the east, west and south approaches to the down-

town area, creating “way-finding” signage for

locating area attractions and businesses, an out-

door “kiosk” for promoting downtown activities,additional lighting and outdoor seating, enhanc-

ing Claude Shannon Park and features on the

courthouse lawn, increasing crosswalk visibility,

enhanced downtown landscaping and even creat-

ing “points of interest” with items such as statues

or markers to draw people out of their vehicles

and onto the sidewalks.

“The idea is to think about what our downtown

could look like,” relates Ratcliffe, “what can make

it unique and bring people in and encourage

them to stay for a while. These ideas help to visu-

alize those possibilities.”

The Gaylord Renaissance Streetscape project

has its roots in the I-75 crossing project at McCoy

and Millbocker, which began in the early 2000’s.

That project, designed to create an alternative

commercial traffic route from Townline Road,

across Millbocker and McCoy to M-32, is slated for

completion later this summer. Ratcliffe notes that

this original project led to looking at other ways to

slow the traffic passing through the downtown

area.

He states, “We need to slow traffic down natu-

rally. The speeds that traffic flows through down-

town Gaylord are not conducive to making our

downtown a vibrant, welcoming place that people

want to visit and spend time in.”

The Gaylord Renaissance Streetscape commit-

tee, spearheaded by Jack Thompson, director of

the University Center Gaylord, is working in con-

junction with MDOT to explore the possibility of

narrowing the lanes and extending the curbs in

the downtown area to reduce traffic speeds, and

the streetscape enhancement is another compo-

nent of this vision. The latest revision of the street

design is currently going through peer review at

MDOT.

Ratcliffe points out that once the committee has

identified key elements of the streetscape, con-

ceptual drawings will be created, funding sources

will be looked at to see if cost estimates are in line

or if some of those elements need to be pared

back. He also emphases that public input through

presentations and hearings, and DDA, City and

MDOT approval are all a part of the ongoing move

from concept to implementation.

“It’s a step by step process,” affirms Ratcliffe.

The Otsego Conservation District (OCD) will be hosting a

free Timber Tax Workshop on Wednesday, February 20th. If

you are a logger, landowner, or farmer who has bought or

sold timber in the past 3 years, or plan to harvest timber,

then this is a must see session.

Keep more money from your timber harvest!

Susan Metcalfe, of Metcalfe Forestry & Burns Timber Tax

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taxes on the money earned by buying and selling timber,

how to keep more money in your pocket and pay less in tax.Susan will also cover myths common in the forestry and

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regular income and tax liability and how some landowners

can pay no tax on their timber sale revenue.

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The meeting will take place from 6:00PM to 7:30PM in the

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No reservation is required, but they are appreciated in order

to ensure a complete availability of handouts.

For more information about this workshop, or to reserve a

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Petoskey Continued...

our knowledge, where people can watch a

Bumpjumping competition,” notes Smith.

“There are several age categories, and there

will be prizes awarded by our sponsors. We

also award prizes for the youth sledding

competition and the cardboard challenge

held later in the day.” As of press time, the schedule of events for

this Saturday’s Petoskey Winter Carnival will

be:

10:30 am - BUMPJUMPING REGISTRA-

TION

NOON - BUMPJUMPING COMPETITION-

Come see an event UNIQUE to NORTH-

WEST MICHIGAN! Sponsored by the LITTLE

TRAVERSE BAY KIWANIS CLUB

NOON - CRUSADERS’ COOK-OUT-

Sponsored by NM CANCER CRUSADERS -

Chili-pot – Hot Dogs – Handcrafted Gift

Items

1:00 pm - SPEEDSKATING DEMO AND

Instruction by the PETOSKEY SPEEDSKAT-

ING CLUB

1:00 pm - PAHA HOCKEY Petoskey Squirts

youth hockey game

3:00 pm - YOUTH SLEDDING COMPETI-

TION Ages 12 & Under

3:00 pm - PAHA HOCKEY - Petoskey Mini-

Mites vs. Cheboygan

6:00 pm - FIGURE SKATING PERFORM-

ANCE by The Petoskey Figure Skating Club -

Choreographed by Anne Murray and Patti

Gullon

6:00 pm - CARDBOARD CHALLENGE

REGISTRATION - Contestants, please regis-

ter at lodge.

INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, AND ORGANIZA-

TIONS ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO PARTIC-

IPATE. BUILD YOUR SLED FROM CARD-

BOARD/DUCT TAPE/PAINT.

7:00 pm - CARDBOARD CHALLENGE XIX

BEGINS - Contestants race their unique

cardboard sleds. Sleds will be judged on

speed and creative design. Sponsored by

THE TROPHY CASE.

With so many winter related activities

going on, this event is certainly dependent

on the weather. Please check

www.petoskey.us for to view a full schedule

of events and updates.

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The schedule of events for this weekends

festival will be;

Friday, February 15th

- Beer Tent from 6 to 11 pm with music by

Hipps N’ Ricco from 6 to 7:30 pm and Slave

to Gravity from 8 to 11 pm.

- Food Vendors from 6 to 11 pm

- Lighted Ice Games and Warming Pits

Saturday, February 16th

- Walleye and Perch Fishing Tournament

until 6 pm

- Snowmobile Poker Run until 6 pm

- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

- Snowshoe events at 1, 2 and 3 pm

- Snowman and Igloo Contest (weather

permitting)

- Soup Competition from noon to 4 pm

- Food Vendors and Ice Games all day

- Beer Tent from noon to 11 pm with

music by Billy Jewell and His Bad Habits

from 5 to 7:30 pm, and the Cheboygan

Brewhouse Band from 8 to 11 pm

- Prize Announcements at 7:30 pm

Sunday, February 17th

- Native Cultural Day from 1 to 4 pm

- Ice Games and Food Vendors from noon

to 5 pm

- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Dog Sled

Rides and Ice Diving Demos during the

afternoon

For additional information

about this exciting up-north

winter weekend festival,

please visit www.water-

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Waterways Continued...

Registration for the Winter Ice

Fishing Derby will take place at the

State Park beginning at 8:30 am, and

the event will run from 9 am until

noon. Hot cocoa and coffee will be

available in the warming tent at the

lake during the

event. Lunch will be

available at the

Northland

Sportsmen’s Club at

noon, where there

will also be door

prizes for the fishing

derby entrants.

There will be

prizes awarded in

three age groups; 0

to 5 years, 6 to 10

years, and 11 to 16 years. Prizes will be

offered for the most fish caught, the

biggest and smallest fish in each age

group.

“Whatever size they catch this week-

end is considered legal,” relates

Monforton. “We hope this will encour-

age young people to put away their

electronic devices, get away from the

television for a while, and enjoy ice

fishing in the great outdoors.”

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By Jim Akans

Lewiston area residents and visitors will

have a couple celebrations of the winter sea-

son to enjoy this weekend and next. Snow

Fest 2013 gets underway this coming

Saturday, February 16th, at the Lewiston Fun

Ones Clubhouse and the 3rd Annual Slicin’

the Ice golf event will take place next

Saturday, February 23rd, on East Twin Lake.

This Saturday’s Snow Fest 2013 is being

presented by the Lewiston Fun Ones.

Buttons are $10 each and cover admittance

to the event and dinner. A dinner will be

served at 5 pm including lasagna, salad, and

garlic breadsticks. Dinner does not include

beverages, but they can be purchased.

Members of The Lewiston Fun Ones are pro-

viding dessert, and live music will be starting

at 9 pm. Snow Fest 2013 also features an

Auction, a Raffle, and a BonFire.

The event will be held at The Lewiston Fun

Ones Clubhouse on February 16, 2013 locat-

ed at 4431 County Road 489. For additional

information please call The Lewiston Fun

Ones at (989) 786-5414.

Next Saturday, February 23rd, the

Lewiston Area Chamber of Commerce is

sponsoring the 3rd Annual Slicin’ the Ice

winter golf event on East Twin Lake.

Registration will be in the Lewiston Chamber

Office from 10 am-12:45 pm, and tee time

will start at 1:00 pm sharp. The fee is $20.00 a

person, and participants can play as singles

or on a 2-person team.

This event is limited to uti-

lizing irons only, and partici-

pants must provide their

own iron clubs. Cash prizes

will be awarded. There will

also be Turkey Bowling start-

ing at 10:30 am for $5 a per-

son. All proceeds from this event go to Wertz

Warriors Special Olympics Michigan For

additional information regarding this event,

please call (989) 858-6014 or the Chamber

Office at (989)786-2293. The Lewiston

Chamber website address is www.lewiston-

chamber.com

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Venus & Blue Jeans resale shop in

Gaylord, launched by Cheryl Scheer in

October of 2009, is sort of a “shabby chic”

boutique, focusing on consignment sales of

upscale designer/brand name clothing

items, from just a few years old to recently

off the rack, as well as accessories and

home décor items. Displayed in a comfort-

able, easy to browse showroom on the west-

side of Gaylord’s downtown business dis-

trict, Venus & Blue Jeans currently has a

Winter Clearance Sale in progress, offering

50% off the original price for most of their

winter items (some exclusions may apply).

“We have a wonderful assortment avail-

able,” states Cheryl Scheer, “and shoppers

can spot the orange tags identifying those

items that are on clearance sale. We also

have a wide variety of reasonably priced

name-brand clothing and accessories, often

including Lucky brand, Silver jeans,

American Eagle, Abercrombie, Hollister and

Ralph Lauren. We encourage people to

bring in their designer and name brand

items and consign them.”

The selections at Venus & Blue Jeans also

include a wonderful collection of acces-

sories such as purses, shoes and jewelry, as

well as a wide selection of home furnish-

ings, jewelry and antiques.

The consignment arrangement at Venus

& Blue Jeans is refreshingly straightforward,

offering a 60/40 split between the shop and

the consigner. Clothing items must be no

more than a few years old, clean, free of

stains and in “ready for the rack” condi-

tions. Clothing is kept for 60 days, and is

marked down after 30 and 45 days. All con-

signment requests must be made by

appointment

The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat,

and there is plenty of parking conveniently

located right next to the shop.

Venus & Blue Jeans is open Monday

through Friday from 11 am until 5:30 pm,

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GAYLORDA?+6 ++<.=,+;?>Join the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the

wonderf ul people in our

community and the great

things that have happenedduring the last year. This

year’s Annual Awards

Banquet sponsored by BlueCross Blue Shield of

Michigan will be held on

Tuesday, February 19 at the

Knights of Columbus Hall with BJ’s Caterin g. The

evening will start with a

Hospitality Hour at 6:30pmsponsored by Chemical Bank

and Paxton Resources, we

will then start our eveningsevents including dinner and

the awards ceremony spon-

sored by Dunn’s Business

Solutions at 7pm and finishabout 8pm. The cost is $30

per ticket and must be pur-

chased by February 12th atthe Chamber’s Main Street

office. Chamber Members

may call 989-732-6333 to

charge to your Chamber Account.

ROSCOMMON$>+<>= N>The Knights of Columbus

Prince of Peace CouncilInvites you to Sweethearts

Night Feb. 14th at the K of C

Hall located at 165 W. FederalHighway. The evening will

begin at 6:00 pm. with asocial hour. Dinner for two

served at 7pm. Enjoy the restof the evening with lively

entertainment and dancing,

featuring Allen Bondar onthe keyboards, with Song

Stylist Diane Chamberlain

singing your favoritemelodies and requests. The

cost of the evening is $50 per

Couple, all inclusive of

Beverages and Soft DrinksProvided. Advance

Reservations required by Feb.

10th deadline. For moreinformation and Tickets

please call Glenn Stuart 989-

275-2005 or Don Croff at 275-

0099

GRAYLINGK.= L@ M+Thursday, February 14th at

3:30pm at Devereaux Library

- Celebrate Valentine’s Day &Michigan…the state with the

BIG HEART. Kids ages 6-12

can design a (wish you werehere) Pure Michigan

Valentine card. Sign up for

stories, jokes, craft & treat at

989-348-9214.

INDIAN RIVERC6 : ?=The public is invited to an

open house at the OMHMedical Group – Indian Riveron Thursday, February 14

from 3pm – 5pm. The clinic is

located at 3696 S. StraitsHighway in downtown

Indian River.

ELLSWORTH$@<0=>Feb. 15 - 17. Food, Music,Snowmobile ride, fishing,hiking, euchre tourney, poker

run and kids games. Greattime for the entire family inthe world's friendliest smalltown.

GRAYLING$= H5Friday, February 15th at5:30pm at Hartwick PinesState Park – Come join usafter work for a snowshoehike on Mertz GradeTrailhead.

PETOSKEYL+:>: L+,Friendship Centers of EmmetCounty (Council on Aging)

will hold training sessions forcomputer users in February at their Petoskey Center at1322 Anderson Road.

Volunteers from the Retiredand Senior VolunteerProgram (RSVP) will offer“Laptop Labs” on Friday,February 15 from 1:00 – 3:00p.m. Participants are asked tobring in their own laptopcomputers (PC or Mac) along

with application questions.Hardware issues will not beaddressed. A wireless inter-net connection is available,so email and internet issuescan be addressed, as well asbasic word processing andspreadsheet questions. Thecost for the two-hour sessionis $5 and must be paid inadvance at the Petoskey cen-ter. Class size is limited, soearly registration is encour-aged. For more information,call (231) 347-3211 or (888)347-0369.

PETOSKEY$:+>> .<The Generation Next youthgroup of 1st ChristianChurch, 320 Monroe, cordial-ly invite all of the community to our Spaghetti Dinner andBaked Goods Bingo fundrais-er on Friday, February 15 at

5pm. Tickets available at thedoor: $7 per person/$20 afamily. Come and help fund

youth projects and eventsand enjoy a great meal. Thebingo cost is $1 per card andbaked goods are the prize!!

ROSCOMMON(><F=>Mark your calendars forFebruary 15 & 16 and join usin Roscommon for cross-country skiing, pancakebreakfast, cardboard classicsled race, chili cook-off, kids’carnival, snowmobile radarrun, ice skating, broomball,ice fishing contest, and more.

WinterFest Badges are now on sale for only $5. It is all you need to be part of ourannual celebration! Call theHiggins Lake/RoscommonChamber of Commerce at989-275-8760 for visit usonline at www.hlrcc.com fordetails.

FREDERICF? F<.<Saturday, February 16th at11am at Frederic Library -Family program filled with

snow stories, snow globecraft, snacks & fun! Let itsnow, let it snow…let it snow.989-348-4067.

GRAYLINGG?.. $=H5Saturdays, Feb. 16, andMarch 2, 10am-1pm atHartwick Pines State Park -guided by a park interpreteror historian, participants willlearn about the forest in the

winter & discover the impor-tance of winter to Michigan’slogging industry in the 1800s,all while getting great exer-cise. The hikes begin at theMichigan Forest VisitorCenter with an orientationand introduction to Hartwick Pines and a short talk on win-ter survival and equipment.The group then departs fromthe auditorium of the visitorcenter into the woods. Thehike is approximately onemile & will head through theold growth forest of whitepine & hemlock, stop at deerbeds, & look for signs of por-cupines & other animals thatuse the forest in the winter.The group will visit the log-ging museum, where partici-pants will have a chance to

warm up with a cup of hot

cider around the elevated firepit at the logging museum, &hear stories about the “shan-tyboys” who endured a win-ter in the woods. Participantsmay return to the visitor cen-ter on their own or exploreother trails in the park. Thehikes will be limited to 20participants for each hike.The hikes are free, but pleasecall the visitor center atHartwick Pines at 989-348-2537 to sign up. Some snow-shoes may be available forfree use).

BOYNE CITY(>< (6.60%<+5Saturday, February 16th, 10-Noon at the Hill Preserve,Charlevoix County. Have youever wondered how animalssurvive, stay warm, and findfood in the winter? Get aglimpse into the winterhabits and lives of northernMichigan creatures whileexploring the wooded land-scape of The Hill Preserve. We

will attempt to identify andfollow tracks while making some great tracks of our own.Meet at the new parking loton Clute Road.

GAYLORDC<+0> @.<=There are still a few tablesavailable for the NorthlandSportsmen’s Club CraftShow/Flea Market onFebruary 23. For more infor-mation call Marcia Owen at989-732-1414.

GAYLORDI 0= .<,Northland Sportsmen’s Club

Winter Ice Fishing Derby,Otsego Lake State Park.Saturday, February 16th from9 am to noon, registrationstarting 8:30 am. Bait, tackleand ice hole provided. Hot

beverages available in the warming tent. Prizes award-

ed in several age categories; 5and under, 6 to 10 years and11 to 16 years. Part of DNRFree Fishing Weekend – nofishing license required. For

additional information con-tact Jim Monforton at (989)732-9164

PETOSKEY(>< +<@+6City of Petoskey annual

Winter Carniva l at WinterSports Park, Saturday,February 16th from 10:30 amto 7 pm. Events will includeBumpjumping, Crusader’sCook-out, Speedskating demonstration, PAHA Hockey, Figure Skating per-formance, and CardboardSled Race. Visit

www.petoske y.us for fullschedule of events.

GAYLORDC+<@< =?::<>The Caregiver support groupmeets Feb. 16, 10am -11:30am at the University Center. The group is for per-sons living with dementiaand their caregivers. Topic isBenefits Check and Paying for long term care.

GRAYLINGH+= H66= C6+==Sunday, February 17th at10am at Hanson HillsRecreation Area - (NORDICSKI RACE) 12K ClassicInterval Starts based on AgeGroup. FEE: PRE REG- $15LATE REG-$20. Visit

www.hansonhills.org or call989-348-9266 for details.

GRAYLINGH+<>5 != 6>?<Sunday, February 17th at2pm at Hartwick Pines StatePark – “The CivilianConservation Corps inMichigan”, 2pm. VisitHartwick Pines State Park or989-348-2537 for details onthis and other Winter LectureSeries offerings.

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6.< +.?6> C<==C?>< 6===The Crawford County Commission on Aging &Senior Center, in partnership

with Hanson Hills Recreation Authority, invites you to par-ticipate in Cross Country SkiLessons for older adults. Thenext session will be heldFebruary 18th at 2pm atHanson Hills Recreation

Area, located at 7601 OldLake Rd in Grayling. This is agreat opportunity to learn tocross country ski or maybe

just brush up on your skills.The classes are open to thefirst 10 older adults who reg-

ister and pay at the SeniorCenter. The cost is only $15per session, which includesequipment rental. To register,contact the Commission on

Aging at (989) 348-7123,located at 308 LawndaleStreet in Grayling.

GAYLORDA6<=:<=>+>Does someone you love havemood swings because of

Alzheime r’s? Changes inbehavior or mood cause agreat deal of concern in fam-ily members, friends andcaregivers who provide carefor seniors with Alzheimer’sdisease. Lisa Teglas,

Alzheime r’s Associa tion of Northern Michigan, willpresent information on how to deal with the changing behaviors brought about by

Alzheimer’s. Understanding the different behaviors andmood changes that can oftenbe expected during variousstages of Alzheimer’s willhelp caregivers and theirloved ones to deal with suchincidents with calm compas-sion and understanding. Thispresentation will be held onTuesday, February 19 from9:30am to 10:30am at theOtsego County Sportsplex. Itis sponsored by SeniorsHelping Seniors and is free tothose interested and is opento the public. Coffee andbreakfast rolls will be avail-able. For more informationcontact Carla Parkes RN at989-448-8323

GRAYLINGG> N5 2Tuesday, February 19th at6pm at Devereaux Library -Back by popular demand!Join us for a workshop ondownloading audiobooks,eBooks and more. If you havea device, bring it along, if

you’re just contemplating apurchase, this basic work-shop may help you decide.Sign up at 989-348-9214.

Adult Program.

GAYLORD

H+<> +6>February 19 Saks WellnessCenter will hold a “Free

Workshop You Can Use—Heart Health & BP” at6:30pm.

GRAYLINGC6 C5-002nd Annual River House, IncFUNdraiser Chili Lover’sChili Cook-Off, Thursday,Feb. 21. $15 Entry Fee for allparticipants. Chili for 100-150 people. Entry form andmoney due by: Wed. Feb. 20.People’s Choice for each cat-egory will be voted on by OleBarn patrons. Chili cate-gories: Traditional (Red) orCustomized (other). ChiliCook-Off will be at Ole Barn-6811 W. M-72 Hwy. 5-8pm.(Please set-up prior to Cook-Off start). For more informa-tion contact Kim @ 989-348-3169

GRAYLING$?,=>+ A,?=A+<== M>The Crawford Partnershipmeets monthly on the thirdThursday of every monthfrom 9-11am at Grayling City Hall. The next meeting isscheduled for February 21.

Membership is open to any-one who supports the CPSA2mission. Members will beapproved by the CPSA2 on arequest basis and at theirnext regularly scheduledmeeting. After approved by the CPSA2, members willhave voting privileges for theremainder of that calendar

year. Come join the fun.

GRAYLING$:6 $?: F<C?> D< 0+>?< ' $?:Thursday, February 21st from5:00 - 6:45pm at MichelsonMemorial United Methodist

Church – join us for a freecommunity dinner.

GRAYLINGF< L+6 H6: >D@< C6=Thursday, February 21st at

5:30pm at Crawford County

Courthouse – free local clinic

put on by Legal Aid attor-

neys. Questions, call Legal

Aid of Northern Michiga n

Legal Services at 989-705-

1067. Sponsored by

Community Mediation

Services, River House Inc,

46th Judicial Circuit Bar

Associa tion, and Northern

Michigan Legal Services Inc.

ROSCOMMONF<+<= 6=><+Kirtland Community

College’s Public Safety Office

is offering a two-part course

in firearms safety and con-cealed pistol license (CPL)

training to members of the

public on February 22 and

23. The course fee is $125 per

person and includes ammu-

nition for 9mm, .40 and .45-

caliber weapons. Hours for

the course are 6-10:00 p.m.

on Friday, February 22 (class-

room only) and 10 a.m.-6

p.m. on Saturday, February

23 (classroom and range).

For more information, con-

tact the Emergency Services

Office at (989)275-5000, ext.

380.

GRAYLING)C $5 , L+><L>Saturday evenings on

February 23 from 6-9pm at

Hartwick Pines State Park -

Over 75 lanterns will be lit

along the 1.25 mile, groomed

cross-country ski trail. The

Michigan Forest Visitor

Center will be open and visi-

tors are welcomed to “thaw

out” (or cool down) in our

warming room where hot

beverages (cider, tea, coffee

and hot cocoa) and snacks

will be offered. There is no

charge to participate in these

evening ski events however a

Mi. Recreation Passport is

required to enter the park.

(989) 348-2537.

GRAYLINGG<+.:+<>= #+=G<+.6.< F<C0<Grandparents over the age of

55 raising relative children

under age 18 are invited to

attend a free Kinship

Conference on Saturday,

February 23rd from 8:30am

to 12 noon. The conference

will focus on the unique

needs of and offer resources

to people in CrawfordCounty who find themselves

raising children in their twi-

light years. The schedule

starts with registration and

free breakfast at 8:30am and

closes with door prizes at

noon. There will be 3 educa-

tional sessions to choose

from and you will find help

and resource information at

vendor tables throughout the

morning. The presentation

will be held at the Grayling

Elementary School at 1000

Michigan Avenue in

Grayling. No reservations are

required. For more informa-

tion, contact the Senior

Center at 348-7123.

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PETOSKEYB+,= +. B5=Babies and Books, 2 sessions.Babies and Moms (or othercaregivers!) The program will

run much like a play groupand will introduce rhymes,songs and books to babiesand caregivers. 20-30 min-utes long. Registrationappreciated. Winter session

will meet for 5 consecutive Wednesdays: February 20and 27 and March 6 at10:30am in the BasementClassroom of the library.Please sign up by 7pmMonday, February 4. Spring session will meet for 5 con-secutive Wednesdays: April10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8at10:30a.m in the BasementClassroom. Please sign up by 7pm Monday, April 8.

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Alba Rd (corner of WestOtsego Lake Drive and Old

Alba Road) on Saturday,February 23, 9 AM to 4 PM.

CHARLEVOIXM6>$=/$5 +.B0<Saturday, February 23, 5-10pm at Nathan Barry Driggers Preserve, Charlevoix

County. Join Conservancy staff for an evening of moon-light, snow and a warm bon-fire. The 1.5 miles of trails atthis wonderful 75-acre pre-serve offer wooded pathwaysand open meadow star gaz-ing. Ski or snowshoe the trailson your own or with a LTCguide to the top of the hill fora moonlit view of LakeCharlevoix. Hot drinks andsnacks will be awaiting you atthe bonfire.

GRAYLINGB6+<.0=>Presented by the Grayling

Youth Booster’s Club on

Saturday, February 23rd at

NCO Club at Camp Grayling.9-Hole Ice Golf Scramble -10am Registration / 11amtee-off ~ $20/person or$40/two-some ~ Traveling

Trophy Euchre Tournament -1pm Registration / 2pm Start~ $20/person ~ Cash Prizes.Food will be supplied. CashBar. Pre-Registrationrequested ~ call Rob Aubry at348-6044 (evenings) or any Boosters Board Member.

PETOSKEY%<6> $=?>Experience the solitude of the wilderness as you snow-shoe by torchlight at CampDaggett from Saturday,February 23, 5pm - 9pm.

Afterward, come in from thecold for a cup of hot choco-

late, freshly baked cookiesand to warm-up by thecrackling fire in camp'sbeautiful main lodge. Thisevent is sponsored by Bearcub Outfitters to pro-mote all that Camp Daggettoffers children and the com-munity. Buy raffle tickets forgreat Bearcub products withall proceeds going to CampDaggett. Admission is free,donations are encouraged,and snowshoes are availablefor all ages!

GAYLORDM+=;?<+. B+66Otsego County 4-H Councilpresents the 16th annualfather - daughter masquer-ade ball Feb. 23, 7-11pm atTreetops Resort conventioncenter. Tickets are $20 andavailable at Glen's Market, St.Mary School office and at thedoor.

GRAYLINGG<+.:+<>= #+=G<+.6.< F#EEM-C0<Saturday, February 23rd atGrayling Elementary School -

A special conference for folksage 55 & older who are caring for relative children under

the age of 18. The schedulestarts with a breakfast and

registration at 8:30am. Vendors at resource tables will be available starting at8:30am. Every attendee willhave an opportunity to

attend 3 EducationalSessions. The event ends at12 Noon with door prizes!Childcare will be available.To register, call the SeniorCenter at (989) 348-7123.

GAYLORD"? +..+>=Gaylord Alpenfest is accept-ing applications for 2013queen candidates. The pag-eant is open to all single

women who have not beenpreviously married, nor pre-viously or currently cohabi-tating with a member of theopposite sex, have no chil-dren, and are not currently

pregnant, and must havereached her 16th birthday by memorial day, but notexceed the age of 22 by LaborDay of the pageant year.Candidates must be of goodmoral character. She mustnot have been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony.Candidates must be currentresidents who have lived inOtsego County for at least six months (this includes collegestudents who make their per-manent residence in OtsegoCounty). For more informa-tion contact the Gaylord AreaChamber of Commerce, 989-732-6333.

GRAYLING$= L+(<5=:February 23rd & 24th atHartwick Pines State Park

Visitors Center - Lace a pairof Green Mountain Bearpaw Snowshoes. Non-refundableregistration fee required tosecure your spot. Must regis-ter by calling 989-348-2537.

GAYLORD$:+6 ?< =<@The First PresbyterianChurch of Gaylord is cele-brating their 25th anniver-

sary all year long. On Sunday,Feb. 24 the church has invit-

ed all three pastors back tothe service that have servedthe church. The ReverendMary McClure, the ReverendJohn Helgeson and current

pastor, the Reverend KateHuddelson. Everyone isinvited to join us for Sunday morning service. The churchis located at 513 CharlesBrink Road.

GAYLORDM++February 25—7th—12thgraders are invited to anintroduction to the art of Manga / Cartooning at theOtsego County Library from5:30-7:30pm as part of theManga Teen Try It.

GAYLORD: ?=February 27—Otsego County Commission on Aging OpenHouse at Otsego Haus AdultDay Services from 10am—noon.

GRAYLINGB+, > %..6< C6=>Distribution hours are being extended only on the thirdThursday of the month notthe first Thursday. It is being changed to 11am - 7pm (Noclient accepted after 6:30pm.) The first Thursday staysthe same 11am - 3pm (Noclient after 2:30 pm). TheBaby to Toddler Closet distri-

bution days are in the base-ment at the MichelsonMemorial United MethodistChurch, Michigan Ave. Moreinformation contact RoseMary Nelson at 989-348-2985.

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27-29

CHEBOYGANJ+@+ & J+

An evening of Music and

Refreshments at the

Cheboygan Public Library,

100 S. Bailey St. Free andopen to the public. Monthly

on 1st Friday until April 7.

Doors open at 7pm. Music at

7:30pm

GRAYLINGC<==@< !<<+Classes will be held the 1st

Friday of every month at

11am at Resurrection Life

Center in Grayling – New Life

Pregnancy Center will be

partnering with Resurrection

Life Center of Grayling to

offer a new service to many

in our community. Young

moms having their first child

can come join us & earn theitems needed for your baby!

Please call 989-732-1626 to

inquire or to make reserva-

tions. Space is limited and

must be reserved to attend.

PETOSKEY'6?><= N..The Northwest Michigan

Community Action Agency

(NMCAA) in Petoskey is seek-

ing people to fill Triage

Volunteer positi ons, with

complete training for posi-

tion. Triage volunteers serve

as one of the first Agency

contacts with their neighbors

in need and play an impor-tant role in helping people

dealing with financial emer-

gencies to navigate the serv-

ices available through

NMCAA and throughout the

community. Volunteers

assess neighbor situations

and help connect them to the

appropriate staff person and

program, among other

duties. Triage volunteers

should have a positive atti-tude, be active listeners, and

demonstrate good rapport

with people in poverty and

the general public.

NNMCAA's office is located

at 2202 Mitchell Park Drive,

Petoskey and is open

Monday - Friday from 7:30

am - 4:30 pm. Volunteers cre-

ate their own schedules in

advance. NMCAA asks that

volunteers serve at least one

3-hour shift per week. Call

Eden Davis at 231-347-9070

or send an email to

[email protected] if inter-

ested in this opportunity.

HARBOR SPRINGSA D6>0?6D=>+>Through Feb. 23 at the

Harbor Springs History

Museum. Join the museum

for an exhibit which explores

the region’s transition, cul-

tural and economic growth

between 1890 and 1920.

GRAYLINGI.< (>< F+<M+<5> G<+6Grayling’s Indoor Winter

Farm Market runs every

Saturday through the winter

in the Grayling Mini Mallfrom 10am-2pm. Call Beth

Hubbard, Farm Market

Master at 989-619-3539 if you

wish to participate. Updates

at www.facebook.com/

GraylingFarmersMarket.

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Love is in the air this week, as

Valentine’s Day rolls around again.

During the course of your life, you’ve

probably sent your share of flowers and

candy. But if your valentine is also yourspouse — and, in particular, your long-

time spouse — you may want to go

beyond roses and chocolates this year to

give a gift that can help lead to financial

security.

You can choose to make financial gifts

in a number of ways, of course, and

some of them could provide an immedi-

ate financial impact. But you may want

to look even further down the road and

consider what you can do for your

spouse in the areas of insurance plan-

ning and estate considerations.

For starters, do you have sufficient life

insurance to help provide for your

spouse and any children who may not

yet be adults? Many people rely solely

on their employers’ group insurance,

which is often insufficient to adequately

cover all the costs associated with main-

taining their families’ lifestyles — not to

mention future costs, such as paying f or

college. How much life insurance do you

need? There’s no one right answer for

everyone, so you may wish to consult

with your financial advisor.

Life insurance isn’t the only type of

protection you need to consider —

because you don’t have to die to lose

your income. In fact, statistically speak-

ing, you are more likely to become dis-

abled during your working years than

you are to die — which is why you need

adequate disability income insurance.

Your employer may provide disability coverage, but, as was the case with life

insurance, it may not be sufficient. So

you may also need to consider adding a

private policy.

While it’s important to maintain ade-

quate life and disability insurance, it’s

still not enough to ensure your spouse

will be taken care of if he or she outlives

you. You also need to ensure that your

estate plans are in order.

Toward that goal, you will need to

work with your legal advisor to create

the necessary legal documents, such asa will, a living trust, a durable power of

attorney or whatever other arrange-

ments may be appropriate for your situ-

ation. In generating your estate plan,

you must consider many factors: the

amount of assets you have, how you

want them divided, when you would

like them distributed, and so on. In any

case, estate planning can be complex, so

you will need to work with your legal

and tax advisors before putting any

strategy into place.

Life insurance, disability income

insurance and an estate plan don’t

sound like particularly romantic gifts.

And you can’t real-

ly just “give” them

on Valentine’s Day

because it will

take some time to

assemble the

insurance cover-

age and estate

planning arrange-

ments you need.

But if you haven’t

fully worked on

these key parts of

your financ ial

strategy yet, per-

haps Valentine’s

Day will be a good

time to start —

because once

you’ve got all yourprotection needs

and estate plan-

ning taken care of,

you’re really giving

your valentin e

some gifts that are

designed to last a

lifetime.

Tune in Tuesday mornings to Eagle

101.5 FM at 8:30 am to hear Phil

Hofweber discuss the weekly Financial

Focus Topic

Phil Hofweber is a Financial Advisor

with Edward Jones Investments located

in Downtown Gaylord. He can be

reached at (989) 731-1851, or e-mail

him at [email protected].

Edward Jones, its financial advisors

and employees do not provide tax or

legal advice. You should consult with a

qualified tax or legal professional for

advice on your specific situation. This

article was written by Edward Jones for

use by your local Edward Jones

Financial Advisor.

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leaving it alone with no one to watch over it.

At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your 401(k)

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The 5th annual Winter Blues Festival will be

held next Thursday through Saturday, February 21st –23rd, in Downtown Petoskey. Celebrate

winter with these wild and wacky events all

three days. There’s something for everyone, and

lots of fun for visitors to make Petoskey their

destination for the President’s Day week.

Thursday, February 21- Retail Therapy 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beat the

winter blues with some retail therapy. Visit our

great stores in Downtown Petoskey and pick up

an entry form. Bring your form(s) (one per

store) to the Downtown offices at 216 Park

Avenue by 5 p.m. Saturday, February 23. You

could win a $100 Downtown Treasure

Certificate.

- Chocoholic Frolic, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. .Scorecard at the Downtown Offices, 216 Park

Avenue, or participating stores, get a wide vari-

ety of chocolate samples. Complete your card

for a chance to win a great prize.

- Petoskey’s Got Talent. 7 p.m. in the Rose

Room in Stafford’s Perry Hotel. Rules and regis-

tration form at www.petoskeydowntown.com.

Semi-finals at 7 p.m. Finals at 9 p.m. Sponsored

by Stafford’s Hospitality. Cash prizes for first,

second and third place. Sponsored by Stafford’s

Hospitality and Lite 96. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Friday, February 22- Retail Therapy 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Whine and Dine – 4th annual Whine andDine, a progressive dinner on Friday, at 5:45

p.m. Cost is $45 per person. Make your reser-

vations early by calling 231-622-8501. Tour

includes appetizers at American Spoon at 5:45

p.m., wine and cheese at Chandler’s at 6 p.m.,

salad and wine tasting at Mackinaw Trail

Winery at 6:30 p.m., soup at Whitecaps Grill

and Spirits at 7 p.m., entrée at Stafford’s Perry Hotel at 7:30 p.m. and dessert at City Park Grill

at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 23- Chase the Blues 5KFun Run/Walk –

Runners and walkers are invited to chase away

the winter blues in a Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m.

Starting line-up at 8 a.m. at the gazebo in

Pennsylvania Park. Sponsored by Reid

Furniture, Grain Train Natural Foods Co-op

and Stafford’s Hospitality. Entry forms available

at www.petoskeydowntown.com.

- Play! Downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Children and parents are welcome to visit par-

ticipating stores and enjoy games, puzzles,

activities, arts and crafts, story time and more.

- Retail Therapy 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Pro-Am HotDish Cookoff. Mackinaw Trail

Winery from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Public judging ($5

per person) begins at 2:15 p.m. Restaurants will

compete in the professional category, and indi-

viduals in the amateur category. Registration

forms at www.petoskeydowntown.com.

- Blue Renew – a mass renewal of vows cele-

bration – 6 p.m. If you’d like to renew your

wedding vows, join us in Pennsylvania Park by

the gazebo for Blue Renew. Check-in is at 5:30

p.m. in the park. Sign up to get your “official”

Winter Blues Festival certificate of renewal.

Registration forms at www.petoskeydown-

town.com.

Watch the website at www.petoskeydown-

town.com for details, dates, times and loca-

tions as well as our music schedule. Come to

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ROSCOMMON – A partnership between Kirtland

Community College and Saginaw Valley State University

(SVSU) will bring advanced career opportunities for nurses

in northern Michigan. SVSU announced this month they

will offer the RN-BSN nursing degree as a hybrid program

through Kirtland beginning Fall 2013.

Through SVSU’s RN-BSN program, nurses will be able to

pursue a BSN degree in courses offered one day a week,

either on Kirtland’s Roscommon campus or in a hybrid for-

mat. “SVSU’s RN to BSN program brings increased access toadvanced learning and career opportunities for nurses living

and practicing throughout northern Michigan,” says Julie

Lavender, Dean of Instruction at Kirtland. “Nursing educa-

tion will undergo mandated program changes over the next

few years. The RN to BSN program is a valuable resource

and gives nursing professionals access to the education they

need to continue to grow and succeed in their chosen field.”

Program Highlights include:

•Part-time or full-time study

•RNs have 32 SVSU credits recorded for their basic nursing

preparation and experiences.

•Flexible schedule is available and nursing courses can be

completed in four semesters.

•Clinical experiences in practicum courses are individual-

ized and build on previous learning and experience.

•Progression toward MSN program

•Nursing courses are offered 1 day a week on campus or inhybrid format (at Kirtland Community College) utilizing

technology, VSpace comput-

er instruction and other dis-

tance learning strategies.

•No year limit on transfer

courses.

•Scholarships are avail-

able.

•CCNE accredited

Interested nursing profes-

sionals are invited to speak

with Professor Andrea Frederick, SVSU’s RN to BSN

Coordinator at 989-964-4145 or [email protected]. A com-

plete SVSU RN-BSN announcement is included at the con-

clusion of this release.

Kirtland provides open access to education and cultural

opportunities to enrich the lives of the people in northern

Michigan. The faculty and staff seek to offer higher educa-

tion in a student-focused environment, providing transfer

and career technical programs; developmental studies; workforce development; personal enrichment and cultural

opportunities. Annually, more than 3,000 students attend a

variety of occupational, skilled trades, two-year a nd transfer

degree programs at Kirtland’s locations near Roscommon,

Kirtland-Gaylord, Kirtland-West Branch and in Tawas.

Kirtland also offers a wide range of online courses and

degrees, all of which can be completed from home.

For more information on

nursing programs at

Kirtland, contact the Health

Sciences department at 989-

275-5000, ext. 281, anne.ess-

maker@ kirtland.edu, or visit

our website at

http://www.kirtland.edu/

academic - programs/ health

-sciences- degrees.

By Deb Hagen-Foley

February is American Heart Month - and I'm

not talking about the chocolate kind. Yourheart will pump 5,000 to 6,000 quarts of blood

per day. Over your lifetime, it will work harder

than any other muscle in your body.

Cardiovascular disease is the number one

cause of death for both men and women.

About one million people in the United States

die of heart disease annually. That means that

every day, on average, more than 2,700 people

die of cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular disease accounts for 1 in 4 of

all deaths in the U.S. Women are less likely to

believe cardiovascular disease is a concern for

them. It is important to know your risks for

cardiovascular disease. Now the good news -

cardiovascular disease is largely preventable by

changing the behaviors that can put you at

risk.

According to the American Heart Association, your risk for cardiovascular dis-

ease is greater if you have diabetes, high blood

pressure, high levels of bad cholesterol, are

overweight or a smoker. Having diabetes as an

adult doubles or even quadruples the likeli-

hood of heart disease or a stroke. By control-

ling diabetes through lifestyle changes and/or

medication, the risk of heart disease is

reduced.

Blood pressure is a ratio of systolic to dias-

tolic. Systolic is a measure of the pressure in

the arteries when the heart beats and diastolic

is the pressure in the arteries between heart-

beats. Normal blood pressure is 120 (systolic)

over 80 (diastolic) for adult women.

High blood pressure causes your heart to work harder with every beat. Women are more

likely to develop high blood pressure if they

have a family history of heart disease, are 20 or

more pounds overweight, or have reached

menopause. High blood pressure can't be

cured, but can be managed through lifestyle

changes. High blood pressure can be con-

trolled through maintaining a healthy body

weight and increasing physical activity and eat-

ing a diet low in saturated fat, sodium, choles-

terol and alcohol.

Cholesterol occurs naturally in the body.

Over time, the substance hardens, narrowing

the artery walls, reducing blood flow and caus-

ing blockages resulting in blood clots. These

clots can cause a heart attack or stroke. It is

important to maintain cholesterol at healthy

level for the health of your heart.Strive to maintain overall cholesterol at 200

mg/dl or below and LDL at 100 mg/dl or below.

There is evidence that maintaining HDL, or

healthy cholesterol at 60 mg/dl or above can

help to remove plaque from the arteries. High

levels of LDL or "bad cholesterol" can cause a

build up along the inside walls of the arteries.

You might have a family history of high levels

of LDL cholesterol, which can increase your

risk as well. Lower levels of LDL can be

achieved through eating a diet low in saturated

fats, transfats and cholesterol.

Being overweight,

particularly carrying

excess weight

around your waist,increases the risk for

heart disease. Excess

weight makes the

heart work harder,

raises blood pres-

sure, increases the

risk of diabetes and

increases levels of

LDL (bad) choles-

terol. Increase your

activity levels and

follow a healthy eat-

ing plan to lose

weight. Exercising

moderately for thirty minutes five days per

week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30-

40% and the risk of stroke by 25% over those

who are not active.If you are a smoker, quitting is

one of the best things you can

do for your health. Smoking

increases the risk of heart dis-

ease and stroke by 2 to 4 times

over non-smokers. Women who

smoke have a 25 percent higher

risk of developing heart disease

than male smokers. Overall,

smoking will reduce your life

expectancy by 13 or more years.

Learn your risk factors for

heart disease during American Heart Month

and commit to taking good care of your heart

for years to come. Next week, I will tell you

what foods you should be eating to improve

the health of your heart.


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A group of parents is being trained to lend their voices to

community discussions involving family issues.

The Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet and

northern Antrim counties has started a Parent Leadership

Council, comprised of parents and providers of children 12 and

under, to help strengthen families and build a thriving commu-

nity.

"The authentic voice of parents is vital to community plan-

ning and growth," said Maureen Hollocker, Director of the Great

Start Collaborative.

Parent Leadership Council members will gain personal and

professional development, Hollocker explained. They will build

personal leadership skills, increase understanding of family strengths and the community,

as well as have the opportuni-

ty to network with parents,

community leaders and other

professionals - all while serv-

ing as the voice of parents of

young children throughout

the region.

Members will participate in

community outreach by repre-

senting Great Start and shar-

ing materials with others as a parent voice at community meet-

ings. They will also help plan and facilitate events put on by

Great Start, as well as share child development materials and

community resources with other parents.

Council members attended an orientation session in January

where they learned from local experts about the five protective

factors that make families strong, community meeting deco-

rum, event planning, and received early childhood development

materials. The parent representatives reside in Boyne City,

Charlevoix, East Jordon, Ellsworth, Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

“I love what Great Start is doing for the community and I’m

excited to be a part of it,” said Valerie Schreiber, a Parent

Leadership Council member.

The leadership group is already taking part in planning Great

Start’s upcoming Early Childhood Regional Parent Networking

Night on Wednesday, Feb. 13, entitled “Preventing Meltdowns

SOS (Sensing Opportunities Sooner)”. This is one of a series of

early childhood education nights designed for parents and

providers in collaboration with the Health Department of

Northwest Michigan and the Char-Em ISD.

Those interested in learning more about Great Start or regis-

tering for one of their events should visit the website:

www.greatstartforkids.com.



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The Women’s Resource Center of Northern

Michigan (WRCNM) is inviting area men to join the 100 Men Campaign. The agency began

the campaign three years ago to help engage

men in the movement to end violence against

women and girls.

Those who support the campaign donate

$100 or more to be used to provide awareness,

education and prevention programs in our

community. In addition, each man will have

his name published in a full-page advertise-

ment, taking a public stand to end vi olence in

our community. They are joining with other

men in our community in defining manhood

as the strength that respects women and chil-

dren and promotes healthy, equal, non-violent

relationships.

“Through this campaign, the Women’s

Center is making strides toward generating the

positive change needed to make our communi-

ty a safer place for all of us,” said WRCNM

Executive Director, Jan Mancinelli. “Men

understand this is a national crisis—an epi-

demic—that affects their own daughters, sis-

ters, mothers, partners and friends and they

want to do something to stop this type of vio-

lence.”

Nearly one in five women surveyed in a

recent National Institute of Justice study said

they had been raped or had experienced an

attempted rape at some point in their lives,

and one in four reported having been beaten

by an intimate partner. Last year the WRCNMprovided 2,701 nights of shelter to 139 sur-

vivors of domestic abuse and their children in

Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and

Otsego counties. The agency also provided

support, counseling, advocacy to an additional

959 domestic abuse and sexual assault sur-

vivors; 50 of the sexual assault survivors were

under age 12. During the same period, 1,001

individuals were provided support and infor-

mation through our 24-hour crisis line.

The 100 Men Campaign enlists the help of

men in ending violence that affects women

and children. Supporters of the campaign may

simply donate funds and have their name list-

ed with other donors. Some donors become

more involved by attending community events

sponsored by the 100 Men Campaign, volun-

teering with the Violence Prevention Team,

serving on the White Ribbon Campaign com-

mittee to help raise awareness, or by being a

role model to boys and other men.

In the coming year, the 100 Men Campaign

will help fund activities such as a free commu-

nity lecture in March on empowering youth to

reach their greatest human potential featuring

former NFL player, Joe Ehrmann, named “Most

Important Coach in America” by Parade maga-

zine. There will also be a free workshop featur-

ing Joe Ehrmann for parents, coaches and

those who work with youth on

how to develop boys and girls

into men and women who can then transform

culture. There will be continued emphasis on

the Coaching Boys into Men program teaching

young athletes about respect and non-vio-

lence. White Ribbon Campaign events will

invite men to help end violence against women

and girls by wearing a white ribbon and pledg-

ing to never commit, condone or remain silent

about this violence.

Donations may be submitted online at

wrcnm.org, by mail to WRCNM’s 100 Men

Campaign, 423 Porter Street, Petoskey, MI

49770, or by calling the agency’s administrative

office at 231-347-0067.

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you’ve been thinking about all winter!

Each spring, the Crawford-Roscommon

Conservation District provides landowners the

opportunity to purchase tree seedlings, native

wildflower bulbs/roots and wildflower seed.

Conifers (evergreens) are sold in seedling,

transplant and plug sizes.

•A seedling has been in a seedbed for two

years.

•A transplant is grown as a seedling, and

then transplanted to a larger bed for another

year or two to develop thicker and stronger

root systems.

•A plug is germinated from

seed in ‘plugs’ of peat moss

and other organic material for

one to two years. Since the

roots are established in the

plug of dirt, they begin to put

out new root growth and top

growth fairly quickly. They

experience much less stress

during transplanting on your

property as bare root trees do.

Type of conifers availablethis spring are Red and White

Cedar; Douglas Fir; Hemlock;

Jack, Red & White Pine; Blue, Norway & White

Spruce; and Tamarack.

Hardwoods will arrive at a 1-2 ft height.

Available are: Birch; Hybrid Poplar; Red &

Sugar Maple; Mt. Ash; and Pin, Red & White

Oaks.

Semi-dwarf apple trees will be sold in sets of

three (1 Crimson Gala, 1 Northern Spy & 1 Red

Gravenstein).

Wildlife shrubs consist of American Plum,

Bayberry, Butterfly Bush, Elderberry, Gray

Dogwood, Hazelnut, Highbush Cranberry,

Lilac, Nankin Cherry, Nannyberry, Red

Osier Dogwood, Roselow Crab, Sand

Cherry, Serviceberry, Sumac, Trumpet

Vine, Washington Hawthorne,

Winterberry/Holly and Witch Hazel. These are

sized to 18-24 inches in height.

Native wildflowers in bulb/bare root form

are Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Lady Slipper, White

Trillium and Bloodroot.

Fruit/vegetable seedlings

and cuttings include:

Asparagus, Black Raspberry,

Red Raspberry & Blueberry

plants.

Other environmental items

available year around are:

Books, tree planting products,

general soil surveys, and

Crawford County Plat Books.

Contact the Conservation District office by

calling (989) 275-3163, e-mail

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www.roscommoncounty.net (conservation dis-

trict). The office is located in the Roscommon

County Building and open Mondays and

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and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morning announcements. They will also have their picture taken to hang on our “Terrific Kid” bulletin board. This is an excellent oppor-tunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level because good character is just as important as good grades!

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At a plant-wide meeting on Wednesday, leaders at Springs

Window Fashions in Grayling presented five-year service awards

to Pat Hayes, of Kalkaska, and Jeff Klee, of Grayling.

Both men started at the Grayling window treatment manufac-

turer in January 2008. Mr. Hayes is the facility’s certified lumber

grader, on the outside wood yard team. Mr. Klee is an

Assembler/Operator on the plant’s sanding team.

Plant Manager Dan Heinz congratulated the pair, “Both Pat

and Jeff play key roles in our operations’ success in the global

marketplace. Pat touches every incoming board, and his judg-

ment is critical to our material quality—he is very good at what

he does. Jeff’s work in our sanding area is an asset that helps

assure on-time shipments. We appreciate their efforts, loyalty,

and Best Experience they give to our workforce and cus-

tomers—we wish them continued success.”

Springs Window Fashions, LLC, manufactures and assembles

window treatments and interior shutters under various brand

names, including; Bali, Graber, and Nanik, in six locations in the

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A man with ties to northern Michigan is a

contestant on the Worst Cooks in America,

Season 4.

The appropriately named Tim Burger, who

resided in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties

from 1993 to 2010, is one of fourteen recruits

who will be vying for a $25,000 grand prize.

The contestants will be split into two teams

and will be coached by celebrity chefs Anne

Burrell and Bobby Flay. The goal of the light-

hearted reality television show, based in New

York City, is to “turn kitchen zeroes into kitchen

heroes.”

Burger, who currently works as a contract

specialist for the U.S. Navy in Rhode Island,

was nominated for the show by his wife, Becky

Burger, who hails from Charlevoix. His ‘cre-

ativeness’ in the kitchen is legendary. In a

hurry to cook a turkey for his Marine platoon

(stationed in Okinawa) for a Thanksgiving Day

dinner, the then-twenty-year-old Burger pro-

duced a bird that was charred on the outside,

but frozen on the inside. His secret? Doubling

the recipe’s baking temperature and reducing

the cooking time by half.

Burger, who is on Flay’s

team, has two strong motiva-

tors for wanting to improve

his skills in the kitchen:

Scarlett and Libby, his 4-year-old twin daughters.

In a telephone interview,

Burger told the Weekly Choice

that it is an honor and thrill to

be mentored by a great chef

like Flay. But he admits that

for a culinary-challenged sort

“anybody watching you cook

is a nerve-wrecking thing, let

alone an Iron Chef.”

The all-new seven-episode

show premieres on Sunday,

February 17th at 9 pm, ET on

the Food Network channel.

For their maiden challenge,

Burrell’s team will prepare Seared Pork Chop,

while Flay’s team will make Beef Tenderloin.

The contestants, one on each team, with the

worst dishes, will be eliminated and go home.

The finale will take place on March 31st, where

the two remaining recruits will cook, guided by

their mentors, a three-course meal for

judges/restaurateurs Andrew Carmellini, Anita

Lo, and Floyd Cardoz.

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tunity for these hapless cooks to learn from the

best of the best - Anne and Bobby. Their natu-

ral competitive nature and sense of humor

dealing with their team’s mishaps and blunders

have made the show an audience favorite,” said

Bob Tuschman, General Manager and Senior

Vice President, Food Network. “The culinary

transformations are heartwarming and hilari-

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contestants come.”

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By Jim Akans

“We offer home energy and leisure

products aimed at the way we live here in

Northern Michigan,” states Mike Westcott,

manager of Lifestyles of Gaylord. “We

carry a full line of alternative heating equipment by Hearth N Home, including

pellet stoves, wood stoves and boilers, and

wood-burning and gas fireplaces, both

free-standing and wall units. On the

leisure side, we have Brunswick pool

tables and a complete inventory of acces-

sories, plus three brands of hot tubs and

spas.”

The variety of products on display in the

Lifestyles of Gaylord Showroom is

astounding. Just inside the front entry, an

inviting presentation of Brunswick pool

tables greets the shopper, creating an

immediate urge to grab a pool cue and

chalk up.

Westcott points out, “The University of

Wisconsin performed a test and found

that the Brunswick Gold Label line, which

utilizes a secret rubber materials formula

for the bumpers, is up to forty percent

more responsive than any competing

brand. Brunswick tables have always set

the standard for playing performance and

durability.”

While the pool tables certainly bring

visions of enjoying afternoons and

evenings shooting a few games with

friends, the amazing selection of alterna-

tive heating equipment on display at

Lifestyles of Gaylord provide inspiration

for substantial savings on home energy bills.

“Pellet stoves have been a very popular

item,” notes Westcott. “We carry the num-

ber one and number two brands; Harman

and Quadra-Fire. Pellet stoves are very

easy to operate; with electronic ignition

and thermostatic control, it is a very sim-

ple way to switch over from traditional

natural gas or propane heating in the

home.”

And the savings can approach a forty to

fifty percent on home heating bills. Even

those who take advantage of the financing

available at Lifestyles of Gaylord may well

find they are paying less each month for

the equipment and pellets that they would

be paying for their traditional monthly

budgeted heating bill. It’s tempting to

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brands; Jacuzzi, which is the original spa

manufacturer that continues setting the

standards all others aspire to, as well as

Four Winds and SpaTech, lines that offer

that relaxing home hot tub/spa retreat

experience at a more budget orientedprice point.

Lifestyles of Gaylord have an in-house

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surrounding region as shopping at

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economy with four chain retail

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Cheboygan - If you have occasion to walk

into the Cheboygan Public Library between

now and the end of February, you will be

treated to an extraordinary art exhibit of 25

pieces created by special needs students of the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle

Educational Service District.

Thanks to the efforts of VSA Michigan,

Northeast, seven artists were contracted to

spend eight hours of class time in eleven

Special Needs classrooms of the Cheboygan-

Otsego- Presque Isle Educational Services

District. Classes were also conducted for

clients of Straits Area Services in Cheboygan.

This exhibit is the result of those classes

conducted over a span of 2 months, March

through April of 2012. Each artist worked

with the classroom teacher in developing an

art curriculum which best fit their needs and

schedule. Over 150 finished pieces were

adjudicated by a committee of five and 25

pieces were selected for an exhibit which

thus far has traveled throughout the three

county area in the past six months. The three

young artists whose pieces were awardedfirst place ribbons will have their artwork

entered in the statewide competition for the

VSA Michigan’s statewide Traveling Exhibit.

Following the exhibition in the Cheboygan

Public Library, the exhibit can be seen in the

Mackinaw Area Public Library during the

month of March.

The 2013 Artist in Residence Program will

begin the end of February. This will be the

3rd consecutive year that VSA Michigan,

Northeast has been able to provide this pro-

gram to the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque spe-

cial needs classrooms. Professional artists

are paid for their teaching time, their art

supplies, and mileage for those who travel

outside their own school district. VSA

Michigan, Northeast has received a Mini-

Grant in the amount of $2,000 from the

Cheboygan Area Arts Council to support this

project in part. All programs of VSA Michigan, Northeast are supported solely by

grants and private contributions.

VSA Michigan, the State Organization on

Arts and Disability, formerly known as Very

Special Arts, has been around since 1978,

providing guidance to organizations, teach-

ers and families to help create an inclusive

and accessible experience in the arts. VSAMI

is one of 52 State Affiliates of VSA, founded

in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith.

Her goal and mission was to create a society,

on a national scale, which would provide

access and opportunities for children and

adults with disabilities and allow them to

experience growth through the arts.

VSA Michigan, Northeast became an affili-

ate of the State office in 2010 and has just

completed its second full year of programs

intended to promote the creative power in

people with disabilities in our three county area. They seek to provide an environment

where students and adults with disabilities

can learn through, participate in, excel in,

and enjoy the arts. VSAMI Northeast’s part-

ners are Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle

Educational Services District and Straits Area

Services (adult clients). Their annual pro-

gram promotes and implements arts activi-

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focusing on disability awareness and com-

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involved or contribute to the VSA Michigan,

Northeast, contact Chairperson Joann P. Leal

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Next weekend, the Michigan Humanities Council will

welcome nearly 40 high school students, including repre-

sentatives from Petoskey High School and Boyne FallsPublic School, to East Lansing for the annual Michigan

Poetry Out Loud State Competition. Poetry Out Loud is a

national high school poetry recitation competition of the

National Endowment for the Arts and Poetry Foundation.

The Michigan Humanities Council and Michigan Council

for Arts & Cultural Affairs have h osted it in Michigan since

2005. Since its first year in Michigan, more than 16,000 stu-

dents have been involved.

The Michigan State Champion will receive $200 and an

all-expense-paid trip to compete in the national champi-

onship in Washington, D.C., and an opportunity to win a

$20,000 college scholarship. The state winner’s school

receives a $500 stipend toward the purchase of new poetry

books. The state runner-up will receive $100 as well as

$200 for his/her school library. All Michigan competitorsare invited to participate in the Michigan Youth Arts

Festival. Michigan Youth Arts is offering partial scholar-

ships for all competitors, and full scholarships for the four

finalists to participate in the festival.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will be

held at the Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Rd in

East Lansing) on Feb. 22-23. For more information on

attending this free event or the Poetry Out Loud program,

please visit www.michiganhumanities.org or call the

Michigan Humanities Council at (517) 372-7770.

CHEBOYGAN - Bishop Baraga Catholic School recently

announced an annual Historical Essay Contest in honor of

former teacher Sally Eustice Humphrey. The current compe-

tition is open to sixth grade students at the School who will

write about local lighthouses. The winning essay will be

selected in the spring of 2013. The winning student will

receive a gift certificate. In addition, the winner’s name will

be engraved on a plaque donated to the School by Russell

Humphrey, Sally’s husband.

Area high school students toparticipate in Michigan Poetry

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Mr. "WHO DUN-IT" returns (or is it Mrs.)?

Marilyn Kaczanowski, Director of Friendship

Housing Center (FHC), the homeless shelter

serving the Gaylord area, announces with

excitement a special mystery dinner theatre

will be held at the Michaywe Clubhouse on

February 16th. This year's mystery-dinner

theatre is "The Reading of the Will,” sharing

the story of how the family of the deceasedbillionaire Maxwell Money is surprised to

learn that the death of their beloved patri-

arch was not an accident.

Sandy Glasby, co-founder of Gaylord

Community Productions, Inc. and author of

this year's mystery, has assembled a cast of

seasoned actors to portray Mr. Money's fas-

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story is that everyone attending the reading

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Glasby stated that she has brought this

mystery story "home": Mr. Money plays golf at Gaylord Country Club, has lunch at the

Sugar Bowl Restaurant and retreats to his

home on Mackinac Island.

Tickets for the Saturday, February 16th

event at $30 per person, and are available at

Saturn Booksellers on Main St. downtown

Gaylord, and at the Gaylord Information

Center (located on S. Otsego and First St.).

Proceeds from this exciting dinner theatre

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“The Friendship Housing Center (FHC) is

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food and shelter, a major focus of the FHC istraining and education designed to ensure

success for our clients once they transition

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Saturday, February 16th at the Michaywe

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dinner scheduled at 6:00 pm. Sponsors for

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lion are treated for nonfatal fall injuries in emergency depart-

ments. But simple home modifications and exercises that

improve strength and balance can help reduce the risk of falling.

“Half of falls occur in a person’s home. Falls are the main rea-

son older people go to emergency departments,” says Steve

Albert, PhD, co-director of the University of Pittsburgh

Prevention Research Center (PRC).

The PRC is part of a nationwide network of 37 academic and

community research partners funded by the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) to find ways to keep people

healthy. Several PRCs conduct research on ways to help older

adults avoid falling. Dr. Albert is comparing the effectiveness of

two fall-prevention programs, and health agencies will use find-

ings in choosing which program to offer.

“Most falls involve changing location, such as while walking

or moving from a bed or chair,” says Dr. Albert. “Sometimes,

falls happen when someone carries laundry down stairs withouta railing.”

“Stairs are a challenge for people with balance problems,”says Elizabeth Phelan, MD, a University of Washington PRCresearcher who runs a fall-prevention clinic in Seattle. Because

evidence shows that people can reduce their fall risk by improv-ing balance and strength, Dr. Phelan refers many patients toEnhance Fitness, an exercise class developed by the WashingtonPRC. Proven to improve balance and strength, Enhance Fitnessis offered at 450 sites nationwide.

Older adults who have already experienced a fall are at risk for more falls, Dr. Phelan says. She is researching the feasibility of emergency medical technicians’ providing fall-preventioninformation when responding to fall-related 911 calls. Acting onsuch information may reduce callers’ risk of future falls.

Dr. Phelan says the psychological consequences of fallsshould not be underestimated. “People who fall may develop afear of falling,” she says. “And because of that they may startlimiting their activity, and that leads to what I call a vicious cycleor a downward spiral of worsening muscle weakness and anincreased propensity for falls.”

“A lot of older people don’t recognize that falls can, in a flash,change their independent lifestyle,” says Dr. Phelan. “Many older adults can no longer live on their own if they have suffered

serious fall-related injuries.”People should address fall hazards when they’re young so

they can live at home as long as possible—a concept called“aging in place,” says Marcia Ory, PhD, a Texas A&M HealthScience Center PRC researcher.

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available at http://www.cdc.gov/prc/program-material/bookle-ts.htm. “The mantra for the HAN is ‘always plan for the future’”Dr. Ory says.

Some older adults associate installation of safety equipment,such as grab rails in the bathroom, with “becoming frail anddependent” says Dr. Ory. “But if the safety equipment hadalready been there, they might not think about it as a stigma,”she says.

Dr. Ory studies how to implement effective fall-preventionprograms and policies. “Many states offer fall-preventionscreening, referrals, and programs, but more offerings are need-ed,” she says. “Older adults and their caregivers should ask theirhealth care providers and public health agencies about these

programs.” A compendium of evidence-based programs to prevent older

adult falls can be found at www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/compendi-um.html.

For more information about CDC’s Prevention ResearchCenters Program, visit www.cdc.gov/prc.

Fall-Prevention Tips•Improve balance and strength with exercise programs like Tai Chi,

a Matter of Balance, or Enhance Fitness•Reduce tripping hazards—keep cords, shoes, papers, plants, and

boxes out of walkways•Add grab bars in and beside the tub/shower and next to the toilet•Use a non-slip mat or appliqués in the tub/shower•Install railings on both sides of stairways

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