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By Jim Akans
In a solemn, dignified and moving cer-
emony held this past Sunday, July 29th
at the Veterans Memorial on the Otsego
County Building lawn in Gaylord, over
200 individuals, military veterans, gov-
ernment officials and honorees families
gathered to pay their respects and share
in the unveiling of the addition to the
inscription on the Lest They Be
Forgotten memorial honoring Private
STORY
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By Jim Akans
The annual Lewiston
Timberfest event this coming
Friday through Sunday is a
northern Michigan community
festival like no other. Over a
jam-packed three-day weekend,
it combines a variety of events
that cover an incredibly wide
range of interests, guaranteed to
capture the interest and offer
thrills to people of every age.
Timberfest begins this Friday,
August 3rd and runs through
Sunday, August 5th. Highlights
on Friday include a Luau Party
with entertainment by Ron
Davon starting at 7 pm, plus
there will be pony rides for the
kids from 6 to 9 pm.
Saturday morning starts out
with a 5K and 10K Run, with
registration beginning at 7
am by the Township
Building. Throughout the
day, festival-goers can enjoy
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By Jim Akans
The first phase of the 764-acre Louis M. Groen
Nature Preserve in Johannesburg opens this
Friday, August 3rd. This initial phase, which will
offer activities such as hiking, snow shoeing, and
cross country skiing, has a public entrance at the
northeast corner of the property located near the
intersection of Waters & Gingell Roads.
At the entrance to the Nature Preserve, states
John Burt, Otsego County Administrator, We
have created a log cabin style check-in building
and a parking area for visitors. People can enjoy
the natural beauty along the trails, a lookout area
at Johannesburg Lake, and view the remnants of
the logging area and the former Echo Valley
Ranch as well. We have also established a rest-
room facility at the logging area.
Burt emphasizes that the logging camp a nd
Echo Valley Ranch features are for viewing only,
and the structures have been sealed off as they
are not safe to enter at this point. Future devel-
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First phase ofLouis M. Groen
Nature Preservewill open this Friday
Get ready for a fun for all, as the annual Lewiston
Timberfest event this coming Friday through Sunday is a
northern Michigan community festival like no other.
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Over 200
individuals,military
veterans andgovernment
officials
gathered topay their
respects and
share in theunveiling ofthe addition to
the inscription
on the LestThey Be
Forgottenmemorial in
Gaylord,honoring PFC John T. Bishop (United States Army), Staff Sergeant Matthew J. West,
(United States Army), and Sergeant David P. Day, (United States Marine Corps).
Lest They Be
Forgottenmemorial rededication
held in Gaylord
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By Jim Akans
Its time to throw those cares away and
have a genuine barrel of fun as the 38th
annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival begins this
Thursday evening, August 2nd and contin-
ues bringing non-stop Polka music, tons of
genuine Polish food, and exciting activities
and events for those of every age through
Sunday, August 5th.
The Festival kicks off with a very cool Car
Show & Cruise-In on Main Street in BoyneFalls beginning at 6 pm on Thursday.
Thursday is also the day the carnival rides
begin running, provided by Arnold
Amusements. Rides and concessions open
at 5 pm on Thursday, and 11 am during the
rest of the weekend.
A highlight on Friday is Youth Day, held
at the Char-Em ISD Building at the corner of
Center and Maple Streets. The event
includes games, refreshments, pony rides
and crafts open for children up to 10 years of
age, and will run from 10:30 am until noon
(registration takes place at 10 am).
The Grand Royalty in this years Grand
Parade on Saturday will include the 2012
Boyne Falls Polish Festival Grand Marshals,
Leon and Janet Jarema, Honored Citizen,
Freda Kullik, and Little Miss and Little
Mister, Riley Zbacnik and Cameron Matelski.
The Polka Tent is definitely the center of
the action at the Polish Festival, opening
Thursday from 6 pm until 12:30 am, Friday
and Saturday from 10 am until 1 am, and
Sunday from noon until 11 pm with live
music playing and dancers dancing during
most of those hours. Featured bands will
include the Fabulous Oldies But Goodies
Band on Thursday, the Steve Drzewicki
Band, Stas Golonka & The Chicago
Masters and Old School on Friday, The
Diddle Styx, Stas Golonka & The Chicago
Masters and Old School on Saturday, and
Sundays live music will be provided by
The Diddle Styx and TNT alternating with
Northern Nites.
Capping the Polish Festival off onSunday is one of the most popular, and
undoubtedly the messiest, events of the
weekend. The 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run
take place on the east end of Church
Street, with registration from 10 am until
noon, and all types of 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles will compete for the fastest speed
through the muddy course from 1 pm
until the waning hours of the day. Its an
all day event, drawing nearly 1,500 viewers
last year to watch the muddy, noisy fun.
So skip that trip to the lake this weekend,
the Boyne Falls Polish Festival happens just
once a yeardont miss it!
For additional information, visit
www.boynefallspolishfestival.com
2012 Boyne Falls PolishFestival Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 2 - Oldies Night6:00 p.m. - Oldies Night in Polka Tent
Opens
6:00 p.m. Car
Show/Cruise-In
7:00 12:15 a.m.
Fabulous Oldies But Goodies
Band
Friday, August 3 - Youth
Day10:00 a.m. Polka Tent
Opens Music begins at
Noon
10:30 a.m. Youth Day
11:00 a.m. Concessions and Arnold
Amusement opens
1:00 p.m. Old-time Threshing and Steam
Engine Show
4:30 p.m. Youth Bike Parade
6:00 p.m. Horse Pull
Dusk Family Movie
Saturday, August 4 - Family Day8:00 a.m. 5K Cross Country Run
10:00 a.m. Polka Tent Opens Music
begins at Noon
11:00 a.m. Concessions and Arnold
Amusement opens
11:00 a.m. Grand Royale Parade
1:00 p.m. Old-time Threshing and Steam
Engine Show
2:00 p.m. Classic Tractor Pull pre-1960
Sunday, August 5 - Family Day9:00 a.m. Mass for the 19th Sunday of
Ordinary Time Celebrated under the tent.
11:00 a.m. Horseshoe Pitching
Tournament
11:00 a.m. Concessions and Arnold
Amusement opens (closes 7:00 p.m.)
12:00 p.m. Polka Tent Opens
12:00 p.m. 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run
(event runs all day)
1:00 p.m. Old-time Threshing and Steam
Engine Show
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Have a genuine barrel of fun as the annual Boyne Falls Polish Festivalbegins this Thursday evening, August 2nd and continues bringing non-stop
Polka music, tons of genuine Polish food, a Grand Royale Parade, and excit-ing activities and events for those of every age through Sunday, August 5th
Grand Marshals this year will be Leon and JanetJarema. The honorary citizen will be Freda Kullik,and Cameron Matelski and Riley Zbacnik will be
the Little Mister and Little Miss.
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Saturday, August 4th is the date of
this years annual Mackinaw Area
Historic Festival, a daylong celebra-
tion of the Straits areas fascinating
and celebrated history in our nation.
The Historic Festival is free to attend,
and visitors will enjoy a wide range of
activities, games and events that
include vintage baseball, artists, sto-
rytellers, musicians and buildings
and dress of the period 1880 to 1917.
Especially for the children, the festi-
val will feature horse-drawn wagon
rides, decorating a May Pole, and
games all day.
The festival will be held from 10:30
am to 4 pm, rain or shine, at Heritage
Village, which is located on Central
Avenue about a mile and a half west
of I-75 and downtown Mackinaw City.
It is the Mackinaw Historical Societys
main event of the year and con-
tributes to Northern Michigans inter-
est as an area of historical adventure.
The Village is a joint project of the
historical society and the Village of
Mackinaw City. Virtually everything
within the Villages 43 acres reflects
the 1880-1917 historical period. The
village has been the subject of Public
Televisions (WCMU-TVs)
Destination Michigan" series.The first annual Pepper Foot
Races will be held early in the day
with a serious 5K run at 8:30 am and
a one-mile Fun Run at 9:30 am. Fun
Run participants are invited to dress
in period costume. Other highlights
of the festival include:
- The seventh-annual vintage base
ball game between the Mackinaw
Boys and the Ludington Mariners,
umpired by MAHS president Bill
Marvin. All participants will be in
uniform, using rules of the 1880s.
- Lumberjack Demonstrations
by Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows
- Native American Crafts, host-
ed by Dawn Sineway
- Dark Sky presentations by
Mary Stewart Adams. The 550-
acre Headlands, located on Cecil
Bay directly west of Heritage
Village, was designated an
International Dark Sky Park last
year, one of six such parks in the
United States and one of nine in
the world.
- Square Dancing with fiddlers
and other period music by
Blissfest performers
- Artists and Spinning
- Historic Building Tours of the
one-room Freedom school house
and the Pestilence House
- The official opening of the
Christian Dettweiler Mennonite
farmhouse
- Food by Carters Classic
Coneys of Pellston
A special feature will be an
appearance by members of the
42nd Royal Highland Band of Music
Bagpipers. The day will conclude
with the drawing for the MAHSs
annual raffle.Heritage Village is open to the
public every day, with docents at the
historical buildings from 1 pm to 5
pm Saturday through Monday
through Labor Day. OnCell audio
tours are available throughout the
day by phoning 231-486-0003 and
keying in stops 201 213. For addi-
tional information, visit www.macki-
nawhistory.org and click on the
events tab.
Journey back to the early years ofThe Straits at the Mackinaw Area
Historic Festival
M A C K I N A W
Saturday, August 4th is the date of this years annualMackinaw Area Historic Festival, a daylong celebration of theStraits areas fascinating and celebrated history in our nation.
The festival will be held from 10:30 am to 4 pm, rain orshine, at Heritage Village, located on Central Avenue abouta mile and a half west of I-75 and downtown Mackinaw City.
Hoops are one of
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Michigan author Doc Fletcher
to speak at Otsego CountyLibrary on Tuesday
Author Jeff Doc Fletcher is a vetera n canoeist who share s his
experiences through his books. He lives in Northville, but
claims never to spend any time there except to write and plan
his next river trip. Over the years he has traveled at least 60 dif-
ferent rivers in Michigan and Wisconsin and recently published
his fourth book.
On Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 pm Fletcher will present an
hour-long photographic journey down rivers from his new
book, Paddling Michigans Hidden Beauty. A free canoe or kayak
trip will be awarded to one lucky attendee at the end of the
show.
Fletchers book details day trips from two to four hours down
20 rivers in Michigans upper and lower peninsulas for both the
beginner and experienced canoeist or kayaker. It includes his-
tories of riverside towns and taverns, a paddling checklist, and a
list of canoe and kayak liveries for rivers across Michigan.
Books will be available for sale and autographing; Fletchers
books can also be borrowed from the Otsego County Library
with a valid libra ry card .
For more information, persons can check out Fletchers web-
site at www.canoeingmichigan-
rivers.com. The library may be
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Nature Preserve Continued...
Rededication Continued...
opment phases at the property are proposed
to include some refurbishing of the Echo
Valley Ranch, a logging museum, and an
environmental education center.
The dedication of the Groen Nature
Preserve is a process that was first
announced back in March of 2009. Afterworking with John Burt, Administrator of
Otsego County on behalf of the Otsego
County Board of Commissioners and Mike
Tarbutton, Director of Otsego County Parks
& Recreation Department for several years,
inventor, entrepreneur, and naturalist Lou
Groen and his wife, Edna, announced their
intention to donate the property they have
cherished for decades to Otsego County to
be utilized as a nature preserve. This gener-
ous gift will allow future generations of area
residents and visitors to enjoy the natural
splendor and historical significance of this
very special place here in northern Lower
Michigan.
At the turn of the century, the parcel was
the site of Johannesburg ManufacturingCompany. Established in 1901, over
300,000,000 feet of logs were once processed
here. The operation created the town of
Johannesburg, which was named after
Johanna Hanson, wife of the companys
president. The remnants of the early 1900s
vintage lumberjack camp and sawmill
remain on the property to this day.
The preserve is also home to
Johannesburg and Kujawa Lakes, and thesurrounding hundreds of acres of woodlands
are home to deer, elk, eagles, geese, wild
turkeys and even an occasional bear.
Mr. Groen, who passed away in 2011, had
always been an inventive, forward-thinking
individual. Among his many achievements
were the creation of the McDonalds Filet-O-
Fish sandwich, an idea that h e developed
while living in Cincinnati back in 1961. He
had started that citys first McDonalds fran-
chise, and eventually owned 43 McDonalds
franchise locations in Ohio, Kentucky and
Indiana.
Never one to sit still, even at the age of 80,
Mr. Groen and two business partners formed
a new venture; Stop Stick Ltd. That company
manufactured and sold devices that immo-bilize vehicles by puncturing and deflating
tires, a very popular police tool utilized to
put a quick end to car chases.
While these accomplishments have cer-
tainly impacted many, Mr. and Mrs. Groens
passion for the out-of-doors and extraordi-
nary gift to Otsego County now promises tostir the imaginations of countless citizens
who will be able to enjoy the breathtaking
natural wonders and history the Louis M.
Groen Nature Preserve offers.
The Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve hours
are Mondays and Thursdays - noon to 6 pm,
Fridays from noon to 8 pm, Saturdays from 8am to 8 pm, and Sundays from 10 am to 6
pm. The Nature Preserve will be closed on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
First Class John T. Bishop, United States
Army, and now including the names of Staff
Sergeant Matthew J. West, United States
Army, and Sergeant David P. Day, United
States Marine Corps, each of whom made
the ultimate sacrifice of losing their lives in
service to our country.
The community had previously gathered
back in October of 2009 for the dedication of
the Lest They Be Forgotten memorial hon-
oring PFC John T. Bishop, who passed away
at the age of 22 on April 23rd, 2009, resulting
from injuries sustained while on tour of duty
in Balad, Iraq. Thirty-eight year-old Sergeant
West, a Gaylord High School graduate who
earned his Bachelors Degree from Northern
Michigan University in 2007, lost his life in
the line of duty on August 30th, 2010, sus-
taining mortal wounds during an insurgent
attack in the Arghandab River Valley in
Afghanistan. Twenty-seven year-old
Sergeant Day moved to Gaylord from
Littleton, Colorado in 1998, and joined the
USMC in September 2003 after graduating
from high school. He lost his life on Easter
Sunday, November 25th, 2011, while con-
ducting combat operations in Badghis
province, Afghanistan.
The Lest They Be Forgotten memorial, a
somber yet inspirational reminder of these
young men, as well as the other brave, dedi-
cated souls who have made the ultimate sac-
rifice in preserving Americas freedoms, was
proudly rededicated by the Fallen Heroes
Memorial Foundation. For additional infor-
mation about this organizations heartfelt
efforts, visit www.FHMF.org.
Photos by Jim Akans
An fascinating feature at the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve is the remnants of the
logging camp and Echo Valley Ranch (shown here), which are for viewing only.
Joe Marsiglia, LTC, USAR, MS Commander, 785th CSC and member of the Gaylord
City Police Department, was the featured speaker during Sundays memorial dedica-
tion. The ceremony was led by John (Skip) Bushart, President of the Fallen Heroes
Memorial Foundation.
In a deeply moving and heartrending moment, family members of Staff Sergeant MatthewJ. West, Sergeant David P. Day and Private First Class John T. Bishop gathered to unveil
the memorial on the Otsego County Building lawn near the conclusion of Saturdays cere-
mony. Shown here from left are Mathew Wests wife Carolyn and daughter Annaliese (in
her arms), son Tyler West and Matthew Wests mother Marci (with hand on the memorial),
and parents of David P. Day, Kathy (at left of memorial) and Don (at right).
The Lest They Be
Forgotten memori-
al inscription
reads; In honor of
all who have
served in
Operation Iraqi
Freedom and
Operation
Enduring Freedom.
Never forget those
who have made
the ultimate sacri-
fice. In memory of
PFC John T.
Bishop, USA, SGTDavid P. Day,
USMC, SSG
Matthew J West,
USA.
Photoby John burt
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"Always the First Weekend in August"
A Family Friendly Fair!Free Children's Craft Booth - Refreshments
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GAYLORDhir f ogCThe Otsego CountyCommission on Aging pres-ent an educational breakfast
Aug. 2 at 9am featuring JimAkans, Exec. Director of theOtsego County HistoricalSociety. The breakfast is heldat the University Center.Suggested donation is $5 forbreakfast. RSVP to Michelle,989-748-4068.
GAYLORDDi m diffrcEnjoy a meal at Bob EvansRestaurant Aug. 3, 6am 10pm and 15% of sales willbenefit Neurofibromatosis(NF).
BOYNE FALLSPli FivlJoin us for the 38th AnnualBoyne Falls Polish FestivalThursday Evening, Friday,Saturday & Sunday, August 2,3, 4, 5. Polka tent, Mud Run,Car show, Youth Day Friday,
August 3rd, Carniva l andgrand parade.
GAYLORDsidwl slFriday & Saturday, Aug. 3 & 4in Downtown Gaylord. Tonsof participating storesmarked down for end ofsummer clearance.
GAYLORDGd mrig GylrdCome Network with us atGood Morning Gaylord onFriday, August 3rd from 8-9am at Marsh Ridge ResortsJacs Place. This event issponsored by KirtlandGaylord M-TEC who will alsobe our featured speaker.Come enjoy a chance to net-
work while enjoying a break-fast buffet provided by Jacs
Place. This event is open tothe community and is $10 forChamber Members and $15for Non-Members andincludes the breakfast buffet.
GAYLORDCrdil igigThe Cardinal, comic bookcharacter, will be at SaturnBooksellers, downtownGaylord on August 4 from11:30am to 1:30pm. Areanewspaper cartoonist Kurt J.Kolka will sign copies of hisnew book, "The Cardinal
Adventures," a collection ofcomic stories about a superhero whose adventures areset in Michigan.
GAYLORDkig d IHammersteins the Kind & I is
on target for the August 2opening. The show runs forthree evenings and oneSunday matinee. The datesare: August 2,3,4 at 7:30pm. &Sunday August 5 at 2pm. Atthe Gaylord InformationCenter downtown GaylordPam and Cheryl will help youselect your seat with the aidof an auditorium seatingchart. All seats are reservedseating. For adults the ticketprice remains the same aslast year: $12. The Senior andStudent rate remains at $10.
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Aug 25, Sept 15 & Oct 6.Doors open at 6:30 / Showstarts at 7:30pm at
Wellington Farm Park. If youenjoy old fashioned countrymusic and old fashionedcorny country comedy, thenthis is a show you will not
want to miss. Admission isjust $12.50 per show or $50for the entire season. Ticketsare available at the VisitorCenter during businesshours.
GAYLORDVdr fr sireXPoDoes your business provide aservice or product thatSeniors find helpful? Plannow to have a booth at theSenior EXPO, September 5,2pm-7pm at the OtsegoCounty Sportsplex. Visit
www.gaylordseniorexpo.comfor all the info or call Jim at989-858-3400 with questions.
GAYLORDCrdrd rcPlease form a team and jointhe Friendship Shelter forThe Great Cardboard BoatRace on Aug. 19, Otsego LakeCounty Park, race starts at1pm. See attached rules,entry form and waiver. If youcant form a team bring your
family and join us. To registercall Marilyn Kaczanowski989-732-5960. Registrationform & $50 fee due by Friday,
Aug. 3.
LEWISTONtimrf r & crfwCalling all artist and crafters!Timberfest Arts and Craftshow has openings available!Call 989-786-9730 if you
would like a spot reserved.Dates: August 3rd - 5th, Greattraffic and fun at the sametime. Hope to see you there!
LEWISTONPg cTimberfest Pageant lookingfor contestants for this oneday pageant on August 5 forages K - 12. Cutest Baby con-test too! - Call 989 786 9730for more information andregistration instructions.
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GRAYLINGsmmr MlPrgrmThe Crawford CountyCommunity Christian HelpCenters summer meal pro-gram will run during August.Families with children maycome in once each month foran extra box of food and amilk voucher to help offsetthe additional cost of food
while children are homefrom school during summervacation. Call 989-348-6046
for more information.
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A Day of Caring is scheduledfor this fall and United Way islooking for projects that willtake about four (4) hours tocomplete. If you have a proj-ect or idea in mind pleasegive us a call to discuss it fur-ther. The other half of thisequation includes the busi-ness community. We areactively seeking businesses
who are interested in givingback to the community by
allowing a team of employees(management team, associ-ates, etc.) to use 4 hours oftheir day on Sept. 6th to help
with the projects. For moreinformation on how to getinvolved contact Carol in the
Volunteer Center at:[email protected] 989-705-8584.
CHARLEVOIX/EMMET COUNTIESPr advirCmmiThe Health Department ofNorthwest Michigan is look-ing for parents of children
with behavioral health issuesto join the Parent AdvisoryCommittee of the EarlyChildhood Behavioral HealthInitiative. Our aim is toenhance the availability ofand the access to behavioralhealth services for children0-5 and their families. Fortheir participation, parentsare given a $50 honorariumfor travel and child care permeeting. Please contactNatalie Kasiborski at [email protected] or(231) 347-5144 for moreinformation. Parents mustreside in Char-Em ISD area.
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CpMSU Extension and theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will be hosting
the 2012 Senior Project FreshFarmers Market NutritionProgram. This years programis funded by the CrawfordCounty United Way and the
Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center. You may beeligible to receive $20 worthof coupons to be used onfresh Michigan produce atparticipating Project Freshmarkets which include theCity of Grayling FarmersMarket, the GraylingGreenhouse and Jims FarmMarket. To qualify, you mustbe 60 years old or older, be aCrawford County residentand meet maximum incomeguidelines. For a householdof 1(one), income must bebelow $1,723/month. For ahousehold of 2(two), incomemust be below
$2,333/month. Nutritionclass/coupon distribution
will take place on a first-come, first-served basis. If
you feel you qualif y andwould like to participate inthe program, please contactthe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center (COA) at 348-7123 to register for a date andtime in August to attend thenutrition class and pick up
your coupons after your eli-gibility has been determined.
You must contact the COA at348-7123 to register for aclass ahead of time. Classes
will be held at the SeniorCenter at 308 LawndaleStreet in Grayling.
CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUNTYPlgrpPlaygroups are offered freethrough the WomensResource Center of NorthernMichigan, are for childrenaged 0-60 months and pre-school-aged siblings. Thesummer schedule is: 9:30-11am Tuesdays at ChristLutheran Church, BoyneCity; 9:30-11am Wednesdaysat United Methodist Church,
Alanson. Playgrou ps inPetoskey and East Jordan willresume in September. Call(231)347-0067 for moreinformation.
GRAYLINGFrmr MrSaturdays from 9am 1pm inUptown Grayling (openthrough Harvest Festival inOctober)
INDIAN RIVERFrm mrThe Farm Market is back withthe wonderful fresh produce,flowers, jams, breads andother homemade items! Stopin and support your localfarmers and vendors, andenjoy home grown items. The
Farm Market will be everyWednesday 2pm - 6pm andevery Saturday 9am 1pm atthe Citizens National Bankparking lot on the corner of S.Straits Hwy and M-68. The
Farm Market will runthrough October 31st.
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Join us each Friday morningfrom 8:30 am - 12:30 pm forfresh fruits and vegetables, as
well as other farm fresh prod-ucts. 8:30 am to 12:30 pm,400 block of Howard St.between Mitchell St. andMichigan St.
HARBOR SPRINGSFrmr MrThru September 1st, (Wed. &Sat.), 9am to 1pm on Main St.The Harbor Springs Farmers'Market will run everySaturday and Wednesdayuntil Labor Day. After LaborDay it will be open onSaturdays until mid-October,
weather and suppli es per-mitting. This year there willbe several new vendors offer-ing a larger variety of locallygrown and produced prod-ucts. Stop by while vacation-ing in this lovely lakesidecommunity. For more infor-mation contact MarketMaster Cyndi Kramer at231.330.5575.
PETOSKEYJzzThe Epsilon Jass Band willperform every Thursday in
August at the FirstPresbyterian Church. Theband performs New Orleans
style jazz music. Suggesteddonation of $5.
CRAWFORD COUNTYMillg fr LirrThe August millage propos-als include one for theDevereaux MemorialCrawford County Library 8
year Renewal of the .4458millage tax for library opera-tions. The revenue generatedby this millage accounts for60% of the library operatingbudget. The other proposal isfor the Crawford AuSableSchool District BondProposal to purchase buses,educational technology and
building remodeling.
GAYLORDGd mrig GylrdThe Gaylord Area Chamberof Commerce will hold aGood Morning GaylordFriday, August 3. This event isscheduled to take place atJac's Place inside MarshRidge Resort. Guests can lookforward to catching up withassociates and friends whileenjoying a continental break-fast buffet and learningabout a local non-profitorganization; this month'sspeaker will be from KirtlandGaylord M-TEC. Sponsored
by Kirtland Gaylord M-TEC,Good Morning Gaylord willbe held from 8 - 9am. Theevent is open to the public;admission is just $10 forChamber members and $15for non-members; priceincludes the breakfast buffet.
HARBOR SPRINGS, GAYLORD,CHARLEVOIXCl tillm pDon't Frack Michigan will behosting a series of forums in
August with Cal Tillman, for-mer mayor of Dish, Texas.Tillman appeared in themovie GASLAND. He will
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relate his compelling storydetailing the effects of frack-ing on his town and theirefforts to fight against it.Harbor Springs: Friday,
August 3rd, 7pm, HarborSprings High SchoolAuditorium , 500 N. SpringStreet With special perform-ances by Breath Owl Breatheand Yesway.Gaylord: Saturday, August4th, 11am, Otsego CountyBuilding Alpine Center, 800Livingston Blvd.Charlevoix: Saturday, August4th, 5pm, Charlevoix PublicLibrary, 200 Clinton Street
GAYLORD5 0n 5 FllFOOTBALL FRENZY - CLASHFOR CASH. Time to dust offthose cleats for the 2nd
Annual Adult 5 on 5 FlagFootball Tournament inGaylord on Saturday, Sept.1st starting at 9 am. You mustbe 18 or older to participate.Please call 989-619-6026 toregister or for further infor-mation.
GAYLORDFr hm nddHave you ever said."Someday, I would like to dofoster care." Is today the day?Lutheran Child and FamilyService of Michigan (LCFS)
works together with familiesfrom all over NorthernMichigan to provide loving,stable homes for children
who have been removed fortheir homes due to abuseand neglect. LCFS offers a noobligation orientation. Thenext orientation will be held
August 8th from 6 -9pm atthe LCFS office which islocated at 2066 S. Otsego Ave.If you are interested inbecoming a foster parent or
would like more informationcall Lutheran Child andFamily Service at 989-732-1040.
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August 9, 10, & 11. Dont missthe deals from Cheboyganretailers offer during thisspecial 3 day event. Enjoy theshopping convenience of
your Downtown Cheboyganmerchants this summer.
GAYLORDMicw ar &Crf FirThe dates and times of theannual Michayw Arts andCrafts Fair will be Friday,
August 10th and Saturday,August 11th from 10 am to 5pm on both days. Over 80returning and new artistsand craftspeople will be onhand regardless of weather
conditions, in booths locatedin a beautiful park-like set-ting. Among the qualityhandcrafted items areceramics, woodcrafts, driedflowers, jewelry, candles,country crafts, toys, clocks,purses, quilts, baskets, andstained glass. Lawn orna-ments and a variety of cloth-ing, as well as paintings inacrylics, oil, and watercolors,
will be sold. Foods offered forsale include sausage, breads,dips, jams, jellies and kettlekorn. Lunch and beverages
will be availa ble at theMichayw Pro Shop and atthe Inn the WoodsClubhouse restaurant. The
Michaywe clubhouse andgrounds are located at 1535
Opal Lake Road, six milessouth of Gaylord, off Old 27and Charles Brink Road.Parking is available at OpalLake Road and Northstar
Road, with frequent compli-mentary shuttle service.There is a $2 fee for parking,but admission to the fair isfree. Package pickup is avail-able at no charge. For moreinformation, call theMichayw office at 989-939-8919.
GRAYLINGRmmg slThere will be a RummageSale Fundraiser benefitingthe Commission on Aging &Senior Center on Friday,
August 10th through Sunday,August 12th located at thebuilding next to Glens
Market in Grayling on the I-75 Business loop, courtesy ofthe Grayling Mini Mall. TheRummage Sale will be openfrom 9am to 4pm each day.Donations of items in clean,
working order, (no clothing,books, or computers), will beaccepted on drop off daysonly. Drop off days will beMondays, 1-3pm, July 9th,16th, 30th, Aug 6th; Wed Aug8th & Thurs Aug 9th, 10am -5pm only. There will be nocollection of items at theSenior Center. If you havelarge items and need thempicked up, call theCommission on Aging &Senior Center. For more
information, contact Helenat (989) 348-7123.
INDIAN RIVERb rcTop of Michigan Boat Races
will be held on August 11th &12th
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ssrf bc bFriendship Church has vaca-tion bible school Aug 14, 15 &16, 6-8:30pm for youth Pre-school grade 6. No cost.Free registration at theFriendship Church, 415 N.Ohio St. Info call 989-732-3621
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AuSable Artisan Village ArtCenter, is delighted toannounce they have scholar-ships available for theirChildrens Art Enrichmentprogram. These monies have
been made available throughgrant dollars and generouscontributions from visitors tothe gallery. The scholarships
will be awarded based on achilds true desire to learnabout the arts. This is not aneeds based scholarship. If
your child has an interest inart please check for upcom-ing classes at the gallery oron the AuSable Artisan
Village website, www.art-galleryaav.org or on our face-book page, www.facebook.
com/AuSableArtisanVillage.Scholarships forms are avail-able online and at the gallery.The AuSable Artisan Village
Art Center is located at 219
Michigan Avenue in uptownGrayling
GRAYLINGFr Divrc CliicThe 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and RiverHouse Womens Shelter willhold free monthly divorceclinics open to communitymembers who cannot affordto hire an attorney and arerepresenting themselves.Clinic locations will alternatebetween Otsego andCrawford Counties. Clinics inCrawford County are held atthe Crawford County
Courthouse, Aug. 16, 5:30pm.
GRAYLINGPrvtigCmmuicl DiThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will present aseminar on CommunicableDisease Prevention at 6pmon August 16th at the SeniorCenter, 308 Lawndale Street.Sue Lucksted, RN, PublicHealth Nurse for 21 years
with Distric t HealthDepartment #10, brings herexpertise in the health fieldto bear on this importanttopic. What is a communica-
ble disease? How does dis-ease spread? How can youprotect yourself, family andfriends? Ms. Lucksted willprovide important informa-tion on these topics. Allattendees will receive a freehand sanitizer as a doorprize. Join us for a ChickenStir-Fry Dinner at 5pm, priorto the presentation. Peopleover 60 eat for a suggesteddonation of $2.50. Thoseunder 60 eat for a cost of$4.75.
VANDERBILTyg FFor three days, August 17th-
19th, Song of the MorningYoga Retreat Center, in unionwith the yoga communitythroughout Michigan, willhost a yoga festival for thepublic. Wooded or river sidecampsites are available as
well as limited indooraccommodations for whathas become the largest yogaevent in Michigan. All are
welcome! For further infor-mation: www.songofthe-morning.org
PETOSKEYCcr i PrThru August 17th, (Tue. Wed.Fri.) at 12:15pm in
Pennsylvania Park. Join usthis summer in downtown
Petoskey's Pennsylvania ParkGazebo for the 2012 seasonof concerts! Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
PETOSKEYsff Join Char-Em United Way as
we stuff a bus with schoolsupplies for local children inneed Sat, Aug. 18 at K-Martplaza. Distribution of sup-plies coordinated with Char-Em ISD.
VANDERBILThwii Lw pr19th Annual Senior CitizenHawaiian Lawn party will beheld on August 18th this yearbeginning at 12:30pm at theCherwinski Pond/Vanderbilt,MI. Live music by "LuckyStars" band. If you wish to
attend we ask you to contactBev at [email protected] or989-983-4188 for additionalinformation.
HOUGHTON LAKEal CrviexpThe Crawford-RoscommonConservation Districts
Annual Conserva tion Expowill be held on August 18th,from 10am to 3pm at theHoughton Lake HistoricalPlayhouse. The event is free,
will provide free hot dogs,and will feature environmen-tal education and informa-tion from organizations in
the area, line casting contestand training for kids, outdoorBB gun shooting, a silentauction, and the results ofthe amateur photo contest.There will also be naturecrafts, nature books, andsome native plants for sale.Our goal at the ConservationDistrict is to get the publicinformed about conservingvaluable natural resources inour area. One of the ways we
work towards this goal is bygetting the word out at thisannual Conservation Expo.Last year, over 300 people
were in attendance and wehope to continue that suc-
cess this year. Please markyour calenda rs and comeparticipate in a fun, free dayof conservation awarenessthe whole family can enjoy!
ROSCOMMONCrvi vdrwdThe Crawford-RoscommonConservation District will be
holding its 7th Annual
Conservation Expo on Sat.,August 18th at the Houghton
Lake Historical Playhouse
from 10am 3pm.Conservation related groups
and nature crafters are
encouraged to participate.
Vendor fees are no charge or
up to $20, depending on type
of business, organization,unit of government, etc.
Vendors may set up outside
or inside of the building.
Scout troops, 4H clubs, com-munity organizations, units
of government, wildlife and
game clubs, nature crafters,etc. are highly encouraged to
participate to get your name
out to the public. This eventis provided in partnership
with the Crawford-
Roscommon Conservation
District and the HoughtonLake Lake Association.
Organizations and individu-
als wishing to participatemay contact: Barb Stauffer,
Administrator; (989) 275-3163;
GRAYLING
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Commission on Aging &Senior Center will be travel-
ing on Monday, August 20th
to South Manitou Island byDial-A-Ride Bus to Leland,
Michigan and a ferry ride on
beautiful Lake Michigan. Wewill be viewing the Sleeping
Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore, crossing the
Manitou Passage and takinga Lighthouse Tour. The cost
of the trip is $70 per person,
which includes transporta-tion and lunch. Dinner will
be on your own at theBluebird Restaurant. The bus
is scheduled to leave theSenior Center, 308 Lawndale
Street at 8am and will return
by 8:30pm. For more infor-mation and reservations,
please call 989-348-7123.
GRAYLINGCmmi hg RThe Community is invited toattend a Hog Roast at the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, 308 Lawndaleon Thursday, August 23rd.
Dinner will be served from 4-
6pm. Dinner includes pulled
pork, corn on the cob, coleslaw, hot cinnamon apples
and strawberry rhubarb pie.The meal is only $4.75 per
person for people under age
60 and a suggested donation
of $2.50 for people age 60 &
over. The dinner is open to
the public and no reserva-tions are required. For more
information contact the
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center at 989-348-7123.
INDIAN RIVERCr rOld 27 Tour will be stopping
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GRAYLINGMr f blcClThe Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be pre-senting a free series of 8
classes on the subject of pre-
venting falls called A Matter
of Balance, taught byCatherine & Leonard Wyatt.
Many older adults experi-
ence concerns about fallingand restrict their activities as
a result. This Award-Winning
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and is designed to help older
adults manage their con-
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Who should attend? Anyone
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anyone who has fallen in the
past or anyone who has
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more information and to sign
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Commission on Aging &
Senior Center at 989-348-7123.
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By Jim Akans
Its been a tradition since 1878, and every
year since, families from across northern
Lower Michigan and beyond feel the excite-
ment building as early August approaches
and the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds pre-
pare once again to present a week-long cele-
bration that includes carnival rides and
games, livestock displays and auctions, fan-
tastic grandstand shows, and the always
entertaining and suspenseful annual Queens
pageant.
The Fair was originally held in September
of 1878 on the grounds of the Cheboygan
Horse Association, and was even held in the
village of Wolverine for a couple of years. In
the 1940s, the Spies family, who believed the
Fair should be held at the location of the
county seat, sold 30 acres of land to the
Cheboygan County for just $1. That parcel of
land became the Cheboygan County
Fairgrounds, serving the county for special
community events throughout the year, per-
haps none quite as highly anticipated as the
annual Fair in early August.
In a 2003 Detroit News readership poll, the
annual Cheboygan County Fair was voted
the Michigans Best County Fair and
Demo-Derby. With such a fantastic northern
Michigan setting, a huge variety of grand-
stand events including live music (featuring
a very special Gordon Lightfoot tribute on
Monday, August 6th), the heart-thumping
power of tractor pulls, 4 x 4 truck Mud Run,
the incredible grace and beauty of horse
pulls, and culminating with the infamous
Bump & Run obstacle course derby on
Saturday, August 11th. There are many fasci-
nating animals to view up close in the live-
stock barns and of course, the always daz-
zling excitement of the carnival rides by
Skerbeck Carnival its easy to see why the
fair is a summertime destination for resi-
dents and visitors to the area.
The Cheboygan County Fair runs from
August 4th through the 11th this year, and a
schedule of Grandstand and Special events
appears in this edition of the Weekly Choice.
Additional information is available on the
Fair website at
www.Cheboygancountyfair.net. Parking is
free, gates open at 8 am and admission is
free until noon, and just $3 for teens a nd
adults from noon until gates close at 11 p m
(there is no admission charge for those ages12 and under).
For those who love to ride the rides, be
sure to pick up a MegaPass, available at the
Fair office on the
fairgrounds or
online prior to
August 6th. The
MegaPass cost is
just $60, and
allows unlimited
carnival rides
throughout the
week of the Fair.
See youat the fair!
124th annual Cheboygan County Fairstarts this Saturday
The 2012 Cheboygan County Fair starts Saturday, August 4th and runsthrough the following Saturday, August 11th.
Shown with Grand Champion Steers at last years Cheboygan County Fair were from left to right; Dylan Socolovitch
and Jordan Hunt with Dylan's Overall Reserve Champion 1136 lb Angus, and Myles Brown, Amanda Barrette with
Myles's Overall Grand Champion 1272 lb Angus. Photo by Charles Jarman
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
WOMAN'S TEEN SON
CHALLENGING STEP DAD'SPARENTAL AUTHORITY
with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery
Q: My husband and I have been
married for five years. He has been
a great father to my children from a
previous marriage. Just within the
last month, my 13-year-old has
become disrespectful toward his
step dad, saying things like, "What
are you going to do? You're not my
dad!" What do we do?
Juli: The behavior you're describing is
pretty common for a 13-year-old boy,
whether or not he's in a blended family.
In the early teen years, boys are prone tochallenge authority as their bodies and
brains develop. Often, this is done
through boundary-pushing and disre-
spectful behavior. The added element of
a step dad may give your son even more
gumption to question authority.
Don't fall for the "you're not my dad"
trap. Your husband can calmly respond,
"You're right that I'm not your biological
dad. But I care about you and you live in
my house, so I expect you to honor our
rules." In addition to wanting his own
way, your son may also be challenging
your husband's love and commitment
to him. Encourage him not to give up or
step back because of your son's appar-
ent rejection.
Recognize that your son is growing
up. Are his siblings younger than him?
Maybe you could give him choices and
privileges that they don't have. Let him
stay up later, decorate his room, buy his
own clothes with an allowance and
tackle more household responsibilities.
However, within this growing autono-
my, make it clear that he needs to
respect your rules and authority. Instead
of getting into a power struggle, deter-
mine reasonable consequences for dis-
respectful or irresponsible behavior.
There are many excellent resources to
guide you through the teen years,
including "Boundaries With Teens" by
John Townsend and "Preparing for
Adolescence" by James Dobson.** ** **
Q: My wife and I have only been
married for six months, and frankly,
we feel like we just get on each
other's nerves most of the time. I did-
n't think the "spark" would die so
soon. What should we do?
Jim: What you're experiencing is not
that unusual. Being a newlywed can be
scary. No matter how strong the rela-
tionship, the lofty expectations you had
before the wedding rarely match the
reality after you say "I do."
My wife, Jean, and I had a rough time
early in our marriage. I had come from a
broken home with no healthy male role
models, and Jean was dealing with
depression. If not for counseling, prayer
and friends, we might have withered on
the vine.
You and your wife might consider
meeting with a pastor or marriage coun-
selor about your frustrations. Doing so
is not an admission that there's some-
thing seriously wrong with your rela-
tionship. It's a sign of your commitment
to one another and your desire to make
your marriage the best it can be.
I'd also recommend that you find a
pair of "marriage mentors." These are
older couples with years of experience
under their belts. They can offer wise
counsel to young couples feeling uncer-tain and overwhelmed.
One note of caution: Even if you and
your wife come from stable homes,
don't seek out your parents as marriage
mentors. Moms and dads don't always
have the objectivity to offer unbiased
advice. According to Drs. Les and Leslie
Parrott, a marriage mentor is not a par-
ent or a close friend. The Parrotts also
note that marriage mentors are not "on
call" for every crisis, they don't have
perfect marriages themselves, and they
aren't know-it-alls. Rather, they're
friendly acquaintances who can model
a healthy relationship and offer insights
when needed.
With commitment, prayer, and the
wise counsel of a couple who have stood
where you stand today, there's no rea-son why you and your wife can't thrive
during these early years of
marriage. God bless you!
** ** **Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on the
Family, author of several books,
and a wife and mother of three.
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Otsego County Habitat for Humanity would like to thank the Kohls A-Teamwho volunteered their services on Monday, July 23rd. Victoria, Tiffany,
Heather, Whitney and Corrine painted the shed trim and also did a variety ofcleaning tasks inside the home. The Kohls A-Team is made up of Kohls
associates that volunteer their time and support to non-profit organizationsthat benefit children. In addition Kohls will provide OCHFH with a $ 500.00
grant for their assistance in building house # 20! Courtesy photo.
Northwood Economists toHost Symposium at Bay
Harbor Yacht ClubNorthwood University economists Drs.
Richard Ebeling and Timothy Nash will be
conducting a seminar on the current and
future state of the U.S. and global economy
on Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 a.m.-10:50
a.m. at Bay Harbor Yacht Club in Bay
Harbor. Is There Trouble Ahead for the U.S.
and Global Economy? will be the title ofthis presentation which will last for one
hour followed by a question and answer
session with the audience. This symposium
is free of charge and open to the public.
Dr. Richard Ebeling is a professor of eco-
nomics at Northwood University. He is a
well-noted authority on monetary econom-
ics and reform. While serving as vice presi-
dent for The Future of Freedom Foundation
(FFF), Ebeling co-edited and contributed to
five books published by the FFF and wrote
a monthly article and book review for FFFs
publication Freedom Daily. He also lectures
widely on the problems of economic reform
and change in the former Soviet Union and
Eastern Europe. Ebeling received his B.A. in
economics from California State University-
Sacramento, an M.A. in economics fromRutgers University and a Ph.D in economics
from the University of Middlesex in
England.
Dr. Timothy Nash is vice president of
strategic and corporate alliances and the
Fry endowed chair in free market econom-
ics at Northwood University. He leads spe-
cialty programs, economic research, andcontinuing and executive education pro-
gramming for Northwood University. Nash
is an adjunct scholar with the Mackinac
Center for Public Policy in Midland, the
American Legislative Exchange Council
(ALEC) in Washington, D.C., and the Free
Enterprise Institute in Houston, Texas. His
travels and research have taken him to over
30 countries, he has co-authored four books
and his writing and interviews have
appeared in diverse publications. Nash
received a B.B.A. from Northwood
University, an M.A. in economics from
Central Michigan University and his doctor-
ate from Wayne State University in educa-
tion with a cognate in management.
For more information or to make a reser-
vation for this event, contact Betty Gillespieat 989.837.4356 or [email protected].
Within a marriag e, a man and a
womans financia l circumstances are
generally pretty much equal. But if a
divorce occurs, the womans situation
tends to be somewhat more challenging
than that of her ex-spouse. And thats
why, during this major life transition,
you may want to meet with a profes-
sional financial advisor to go over your
spending needs and your cash flow, so
that you know what you absolutely need
today and how you can plan for
tomorrow.
But before we get into some possible
steps you can take, lets look at some of
the reasons that women may fare worse
than men, financially speaking, follow-
ing a divorce:
Lower income The average
womans family income drops by 37%
after divorce, according to the U.S.Census Bureau. And in many cases,
divorce exacerbates a situation in which
women were already trailing men in
earnings. In fact, women still only earn
77 cents for each dollar earned by men,
according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
Smaller retirement accounts The
average balance on womens defined
contribution plans (such as 401(k)
plans) is only 60 percent of mens aver-
age balances, according to LIMRA, a
financial services research organization.
Of course, averages are just that
averages. But whether you recognize
yourself in the above numbers or not,
consider these suggestions:
Create an emergency fund. Try to putsix months to a years worth of living
expenses in a liquid account. Once
youve established this emergency fund,
you wont have to dip into long-term
investments to pay for unexpected
costs, such as an expensive car repair, a
new furnace or a large medical bill.
Contribute as much as you can afford
to your retirement accounts. Even if you
will eventually receive some of your ex-
spouses retirement funds, you need to
take full advantage of your own savings
opportunities because its pretty hard
to save too much for retirement. If
money is tight, it wont always be easy,
but contribute as much as you can to
your 401(k) or similar employer-spon-
sored retirement plan. At a minimum,
put in enough to earn the employers
match, if one is offered.
Rebalance your investment portfolio.
If you are now investing for yourself,
youll want to take a close look at your
asset mix to make sure it is appropriate
for your situation. For example, your
risk tolerance may be quite different
than that of your ex-spouses, so if you
now have total control over an invest-
ment portfolio, you need to make sure it
reflects your needs and preferences.
Consequently, you may need to rebal-
ance your holdings.
Above all, get some help. As men-
tioned above, now is a good time to
meet with a finan-
cial advisor. And if
you dont have
much experience
in managing your
finances, you may
even find it helpful
to work with a
trust company,
which can collab-
orate with your
financial provider
to manage your
assets and can
also provide a
variety of other
functions, includ-
ing bill payment
and recordkeep-
ing. A trust com-
panys services
can prove especially valuable to you and
your family should you ever become
incapacitated.
Unfortunately, a divorce may leave
you feeling at sea in many areas of
your life. But by following the above sug-
gestions, you can at least help keep your
financial ship in calmer waters.
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
[email protected]. 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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a Steam Engine demonstration, a 3-on-3
Timbertown Festival Basketball Tournament,
an Outhouse Race and Pie-Eating Contest,
and entertainment by the Harmonie
Meisters and the Northern Michigan
Country Line Dancers.
Sunday brings the wet and wild Fire
Department Waterball Competition starting
at 11 am, and the Timberfest Pageant at
noon.
There will be a Beer Tent during
Timberfest, open from 5:30 pm to midnight
on Friday and from noon until midnight on
Saturday. Entertainment at the Beer Tent
will feature Gunsmoke Express from noon to
3 pm on Saturday followed by Lost Cause
from 4 to 7:30 pm and The Pool Boys from 8
pm to midnight.
Timberfest event and activity hours are 6
to 10 pm on Friday, 11 am to 9 pm on
Saturday, and 11 am to 3 pm Sunday. A full
schedule of events during the weekend
includes:
Friday, August 3rd- Luau Party - 7:00 p.m. Midnight,
includes an Ugly Hawaiian Shirt & Limbo
Contest and Entertainment by "Ron Davon"
- Pony Rides 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Beer Tent 5:30 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, August 4th- 5K and 10K Run Registration 7:00 a.m. by
Township Building
- Lewiston Timbertown Festival 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament
- Steam Engine 11:00 a.m.
- Harmony Meisters 2:00 p.m.
- Outhouse Race 3:00 p.m. (Timed Race
Teams of 5 (4 pushers/1 rider))
- Pie Eating Contest4:30 p.m.
- Northern Michigan Country Line
Dancers 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Located at Chamber
Building
- Beer Tent Noon - Midnight
Sunday, August 5th
- Fire Department Waterball Competition
11:00 a.m.
- Fire Truck Viewing
- Timberfest Pageant Noon
ALL DAY EVENTS
- Arts & Crafts In the Park
- Tiki Rock Wall
- Caterpillar Crawl Through
- Mechanical Bull
- Velcro Wall
- Gladiator Joust
- UFO Laser Tag Arena
- Extreme Obstacle Course
- Hi-Striker
- Wrecking Ball
- Duel Sports Equalizer
- Dunk Tank
- Wood Carvers
- Train Set-Up
- Jail & Bail
- Combo Moonwalk
- Trackless Train
NOTE: A 2012 Timberfest button gains
admission to all events during the festival.
For more information, visit www.lewiston-
chamber.com.
Timberfest Continued...
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AntiqueAuto Show
Gather up those vintage items and works
of art; an opportunity to have them assessed
by a leading, highly respected appraiser is
coming to Northern Michigan soon.However, appraisal appointments are filling
up fast, so now is the time to schedule a slot
for a verbal, written, or home visit appraisal.
Ernest J. DuMouchelle, esteemed vice-
president of the internationally renown
DuMouchelle Art Galleries Company, and a
featured appraiser on the popular PBS televi-
sion program; Antiques Road Show, will be
visiting Gaylord on August 21st and 22nd
and offering his expertise in valuing your
antiques and works of art.
The Gaylord Area Chamber of the Arts is
sponsoring DuMouchelles two-day visit, and
proceeds will help to benefit GACAs ongoing
mission of presenting visual and performing
arts events and workshops to the communi-
ty.
Verbal appraisals at the Arts Center onWednesday, August 21st, from 10 am until 4
pm are $7 per item, written appraisals are
$15 per item. DuMouchelle will offer home
visits on Thursday for $100. An advance
deposit of $50 is required and some restric-
tions do apply. Please note that appraisals
both days will be by appointment only, and
there are a limited number of spots available
on the schedule.
Call GACA at (989) 732-3242 to reserve
your slot and take advantage of this unique
opportunity. The Gaylord Community Arts
Center is located at 125 E. Main Street in
Gaylord.
Reserve your spot now for
DuMouchelle
Art & AntiqueAppraisals
to be held in Gaylord onAugust 21st and 22nd
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2013 Ford FusionPhoto CoPyriGht Ford Motor CoMPanyFeaturing a sleek silhouette and fresh face, the all-new Fusion is the latest in aseries of vehicles from Ford following the 2011 Fiesta subcompact and 2012
Focus small cars developed to satisfy customers everywhere who want lead-
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The first sedan to offer gasoline, hybridand plug-in hybrid powertrains
The 2013 Ford
Fusion is the first
sedan to offer gaso-
line, hybrid and plug-
in hybrid powertrains,each with expected
top fuel economy,
underscoring Fords
commitment to give
customers the power
of choice. With seven
must-have technolo-
gies, including a Lane
Keeping System, adap-
tive cruise control,
active park assist and
MyFord Touch, the
all-new Ford Fusion
shows how Ford is
delivering features
customers truly want
and value
Featuring a sleek sil-
houette and fresh face,
the all-new Fusion is
the latest in a series of
vehicles from Ford following the 2011
Fiesta subcompact and 2012 Focus small
cars developed to satisfy customers
everywhere who want leading fuel effi-
ciency, helpful technologies and game-
changing looks.
Our vision for Fusion was clear
deliver the very best of what One Ford
stands for, said Derrick Kuzak, group
vice president of Global Product
Development. We brought our global
teams together around a blank slate with
the charge to develop a midsize car with
groundbreaking design and jaw-drop-
ping fuel economy one that featured
technologies to help make our cus-tomers safer and better drivers. This car
is the result.
Fusion brings the broadest selection
of fuel-efficient powertrains in the mid-
size car segment. It offers hybrid and
plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of
EcoBoost four-cylinder engines, a nor-
mally aspirated four-cylinder engine, an
automatic start stop system to shut off
the engine at stationary idle, front-wheel
drive and all-wheel drive applications,
and a choice between automatic and
manually shifted six-speed transmis-
sions.
The 1.6-liter EcoBoost is expected to
deliver best-in-class four-cylinder non-
hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the
city and 37 mpg on the highway. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine paired with a
paddle-shifted six-speed SelectShift
Automatic transmission, available 19-
inch wheels and tires, and all-wheel
drive with the ability to send additional
torque to the rear is the Fusion per-
formance option.
The Fusion Hybrid 2010 North
American Car of the Year continues to
innovate and evolve with all-new lithi-
um-ion batteries that save weight and
generate more power than previous
nickel-metal hydride batteries, while
raising maximum speed under electric-
only power from 47 mph to 62 mph.
Fusion Hybrid also features an all-new
2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder
gasoline engine, significantly downsized
from the previous 2.5-liter unit while
maintaining performance standards.
This innovative powertrain is anticipated
to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of
47 mpg in city driving and 44 mpg on the
highway.
Topping the f uel-efficiency ladder is
the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, aiming
to be the most fuel-efficient midsize car
in the world. Arriving this fall, Fusion
Energi is anticipated to deliver more
than 100 MPGe, a mile per gallon equiv-
alency metric for electrified vehicles.
The all-new Fusion offers an unprece-dented portfolio of driver assistance and
convenience technologies based on sen-
sors, cameras and radar that enable the
car to see and respond. Fusion can help
drivers maintain proper lane position,
adjust vehicle speed to changing traffic
conditions, identify suitable parking
spaces and help park, even aiding drivers
backing out of parking space where visi-
bility is obstructed.
Interior surfaces are softer to the
touch and interior and exterior gaps are
minimized, while extra care has been
taken to upholster or cover each edge
and every surface a customer can touch.
When the trunk lid is opened, for exam-
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purchase for a customer to rationalize,
said Chris Hamilton, chief exterior
designer for the next-generation model.
Our design goal for the new car was to
give the mainstream sedan buyer a top-
drawer visual experience, adding some
emotional appeal to an already sensible
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Fusion will be produced at Fords
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In recognition of eddi Offields personal
and positive impact on the quality of life
afforded to the people of Emmet and
Charlevoix Counties, the Crooked Tree Arts
Center is hosting the eleventh eddi Awards.The eddi Awards ceremony will take place at
the Crooked Tree Arts Center on Friday,
September 21, 2012. Nominations are cur-
rently being accepted by the arts center. The
eddi Awards are held every other year.
The late Mrs. Offield was an accomplished
artist in her own right and an outstanding
benefactor and advocate for the arts in
northern Michigan. "The eddi Awards rec-
ognize two major accomplishments. The
life-long dedication to the arts by the late
eddi Offield and the distinguished endeavors
by local artists and patrons" said Kurt
Wietzke, President, Crooked Tree Arts Center.
All past eddi recipients will be recognized
during the evening celebration.
The process by which award recipients are
nominated and selected has been carefullyconstructed to include nominees from all
over the two-county area. Nominees are not
required to have an affiliation with any par-
ticular organization. A panel of judges rep-
resenting a wide array of arts and cultural
constituencies within Emmet and Charlevoix
Counties will determine the award recipi-
ents. The eight specific awards descriptions
are as follows.
Award Categories
Visual Artist Award: given to an artist who
has consistently made an impact using his or
her artistic discipline for the benefit of the
citizens of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
Performing Artist Award: given to an artistwho has consistently made an impact in the
areas of theatre, music or dance for the ben-
efit of the citizens of Charlevoix and Emmet
Counties.
Arts & Cultural Organization Award: given
to an organization for outstanding contribu-
tions to arts and culture for the benefit of the
citizens of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
Arts in Education Award: given to an insti-
tution or an individual who has provided
extraordinary leadership and creativity in
advancing arts and cultural education in
Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
Arts and Cultural Leadership Award: given
to a volunteer member of a board of direc-
tors of an arts and/or cultural organization
who has demonstrated leadership in advanc-
ing and supporting arts and culture in
Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
Individual Patron Award: given to a patron
who is an exemplary advocate for the arts
and culture in Charlevoix and Emmet
Counties.
Benefactor Award: given to a business,
foundation or organization in Charlevoix &
Emmet Counties that has given extraordi-
nary support to artists or cultural organiza-
tions in the two-county region.
Lifetime Achievement Award: given to the
individual who has been prominent in the
arts and culture of Charlevoix and Emmet
Counties throughout his or her lifetime.
Individual ticket prices are $50 each. The
evening includes an appetizer reception,
awards ceremony and