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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

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Home LoanRequirements

By Ed Wohlfeil

Part 2

Cool Down PaymentRequirements

One of the best things about FHAloans is that you only need to putdown 3.5% of the property's value asa down payment. If you cannotafford this, you can get the money asa gift from family or friends, as longas it is not a loan. This gift can evencome from the seller of the property

with the right arrangements. Thereare many nonprofit organizationsthat facilitate such gift-giving. Thus,

you can still meet FHA home loanrequirements without the funds nec-essary for the minimum down pay-ment.

Other Basic RequirementsFHA loans are based on very spe-

cific lending limits which varydepending on the kind of housing

you are purchasing and the specificlocation of the property. If you wouldlike some more information aboutFHA loans, you may want to ask yourlending agent to see if the property

you are interested in qualifies due toFHA lending limits and standards.

In order to adhere to FHA homeloan requirements, assuming youhave already been through the creditcheck, you must demonstrate that

your financial position is stableenough that you will be able to con-sistently pay your mortgage.Generally, two key indicators areused to determine the strength of

your ability to repay your mortgage.First, the ratio of your mortgage pay-ment to effective income, and sec-ond, the ratio of your total fixed pay-ment amount to effective income.

Your debt to income ratio, or DTI,is expressed in the form of two ratios.The ratio must be no higher than29/41, on either side, for you to beable to qualify for an FHA loan. If youneed assistance in calculating theratios, there are online tables thatcan help.

Mortgage InsuranceRequirements

The majority of people with FHAmortgages must pay mortgage insur-ance. Mortgage insurance is requiredfor those mortgage holders that donot have a minimum of 20% downpayment on the property and it alsoprovides security for the lender incase the borrower does not pay.

When you buy a house with anFHA loan, your upfront costs willinclude a mortgage insurance pre-mium equal to 1% (effective October1, 2010) of the total loan amount.Subsequently, you will pay monthlymortgage insurance premiums fig-ured at a percent of the remainingloan amount.

While conventional loan providersstop requiring mortgage insuranceafter a certain point, depending onthe remaining term of your mortgageand the loan to value ratio (your loanbalance divided by your property'smarket value), this is not the case

with FHA. In other words, unless yourefinance out of your FHA loan into aconventional mortgage, you will becharged a monthly mortgage insur-ance premium throughout the entirelife of your loan.

These are just a few of the FHAhome loan requirements.

101 E. Mitchell Street, GaylordReal Estate One, Gaylord (989) 705-8284

By Jim Akans

This is a wonderfully spacious and open four-bedroom, three-bath home situated on a large wooded lot in the beautifulMichaywe community. The floor plan features approximately1,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on two lev-els, plus and attached one-and-a-half car garage, with a host of

amenities throughout.There is something very special about living in Michaywe. The

resort style residential development located just a few miles southof Gaylord offers residents a wide array of recreational opportuni-ties including access to Opal Lake, a gorgeous clubhouse featuringa top-notch restaurant, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hottub and sauna, banquet facilities and recently renovated tenniscourts. Golfers will love the highly regarded Michaywe Pines GolfCourse, and cross-country skiers will enjoy the tranquil network oftrails stretching throughout the wooded grounds embracing thecommunity.

There is plenty to enjoy inside this home as well. Features includea large living room area with soaring cathedral ceiling anchored bythe warmth of a wood stove on a brick hearth. There is a secondwoodstove in the family room area on the lower level. The home hasbeen freshly painted inside and out, and there is new carpetingthroughout as well.

This is a great home in a wonderful location and it is also anextraordinary value. Listed at $119,000 - Call Wendie Forman at

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Provided to you by and based on information from the Water Wonderland MLS, Inc. for theperiod August 28, 2011 through September 4, 2011. (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ONLY)

DAYS DOLLARVOLUME NUMBER OF NUMBER OFCOUNTY ON MARKET SOLD UNITS SOLD UNITS AVAILABLE

Alcona 0 $0 0 58 Alpena 170 $413,967 7 376 Antrim 101 $193,020 3 69Cheboygan 70 $1,041,300 6 579Crawford 153 $681,200 8 228Mackinac 0 $0 0 76Montmorency 130 $215,700 5 239Oscoda 113 $135,300 3 138Otsego 99 $578,730 10 461Presque Isle 259 $1,208,800 10 334

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By Mark Lakewood, RelationshipSpecialist, Author, and Motivational Speaker

Part 3 of 3

Parents should never teach their childrento physically fight back when approached bya bully. The problem with fighting back is thatchildren will get themselves into trouble forengaging in physically assaultive behavior.

Think of it this way - bullies rarely ever throwthe first punch. They always entice their vic-tim into throwing the first punch. This way,

when they are asked who started the fight, thebully could easily and truthfully state that

their victim started it. In addition, there aresignificant legal ramifications that can ariseas a result of ph ysically assaultive behavior.

It is important to remember that physicalviolence typically occurs after a negative ver-bal interaction. Violence typically is p rovoked

and rarely unprovoked. Therefore to avoidviolence, the conflict can and should bedefused during the verbal exchange. This is

why the words victims say and their body lan-guage are so significant and detrimental tothe outcome of bullying. Recent school

shootings suggest that the shooters were bul-lied by their classmates. The bullying subse-quently provoked the school violence.

Parents should be cautious when teaching

their children to ignore bullies. The problem with ignoring is that the bully knows thattheir behavior is irritating, annoying, andcontrolling their victim. Therefore, the bully-ing will continue.

Parents should be cautious when teaching

their children to constantly report bullying toan adult. Parents should encourage their chil-dren to first attempt to resolve the bullying ontheir own with the skills taught above. If theirchildren are unsuccessful resolving these

issues on their own, they should be encour-aged to report the bullying. If their childrenautomatically report the bullying withoutattempting to defuse the situation on theirown, they will be perceived and labeled as atattle-tale which will encourage more bully-

ing.Parents need to teach their children the

correct definition of the word 'tattling'. Somechildren feel that reporting misbehavior toadults is considered tattling. Parents need toteach their children that reporting on others

just to see them get into trou-ble is considered tattling. Achild that reports to his orher parents that their brotheris picking his nose is tattling.Children always need to

report to an adult if they werephysically, sexually, or ver-bally harmed by others or ifthey witnessed others engag-ing in destructive or illegal

behaviors.It is very easy to feel sorry

and sympathy toward victimsof bullying. However, it

would be more helpful to thevictim if we are more

empathic to their needs byempowering them to diffusebullying on their own. As aresult, their ability to defusethe bullying would ultimatelyraise their level of self-esteem

and self-worth.

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The Human Services Coordinating Body ofCharlevoix & Emmet counties is holding its17th Annual Human Services InformationSummit on Friday, September 23, 2011, 8:00

AM to 12:00 Noon, at the Petoskey UnitedMethodist Church, located at 1804 E.Mitchell Street. All are welcome to the free

event; no registration is required.In just one morning, summit participants

can learn all about the many resources avail-able in our community, said MelissaHolbrook from Grandvue Medical CareFacility, who serves as chairperson of theevent. With almost 40 agencies attendingand sharing details of their programs atbreakout sessions and resource fair, the sum-mit is a great opportunity for health andhuman services professionals to learn aboutnew programs or policy changes.

The summit is also a great resource forfamilies, she said. There is something at theInformation Summit for everybody. We wel-come people looking for volunteer opportu-nities, parents who want to learn about serv-ices for a child with special needs, or adultslooking for support to care for their elderly

parents. Well have agency representatives atthe summit that can explain their services

and answer familys questions about pro-grams and eligibility.

Participants can choose to breakout ses-sions from organizations as diverse as theHealth Department, Friendship Centers,Probate Court, and Womens Resource

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The keynote address will be presented this year by Kerri Finlayson, Anthropology andSociology teacher at North Central MichiganCollege in Petoskey. She has cross-countryskied to the North Pole, climbed 19,340 feetto the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, trekkedthrough South America, cycled 6,510 milesfrom Egypt to South Africa and attemptedMt. Ranier at 14,340 ft. She will speak to theattendees about her adventures and how toreach ones goals in life.

The Human Services Information Summitis sponsored by the Human ServicesCoordinating Body of Charlevoix & EmmetCounties. Its members work togethertowards interagency cooperation, coordina-tion, and collaboration for the improvementof local human services. For additionalinformation about the Information Summit,

contact Melissa Holbrook at (231) 536-2286,ext. 3025.

By Eddie Tobey

You use your knees every time you walk,run, or move your lower body at all. Kneepain, therefore, dramatically affects the dailylife of sufferers, who must use their knees

throughout the day. Knee pain is the secondonly to back pain among American adultpain sufferers. Knee trouble is most oftencaused by osteoarthritis, a degenerative jointcondition in which the cartilage that sur-rounds the two bones that comprise the knee

joint wears away, sometimes causing painfuljoint-on-joint contact.

There are many treatment options for kneepain. Under the care of a doctor, sufferers canselect the most appropriate course of treat-ment to provide optimum knee pain relief.Over-the-counter and prescription medica-tions including acetaminophen (Tylenol)and aspirin reduce pain, and non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) including ibupro-fen, can reduce inflammationas well as knee joint pain. At-home remedies like ice packs

and capsaicin, found incayenne pepper, often have asimilar effect.

Natural supplements likechondroitin and glu-cosamine have become pop-ular alternatives to tradition-al medicines in recent yearsbecause they present fewerrisks of side effects. Both arenaturally occurring sub-stances in the body. The for-mer aids in building joint car-tilage, while the latter fightsagainst degeneration of carti-lage. Studies have proventheir effectiveness in alleviat-ing osteoarthritic joint pain,but have yet to demonstrate

that these supplements actu-ally reverse the effects of car-tilage degeneration that havealready taken place.

Modifying knee activity with physical aids such aspadding, crutches, andsplints, and even simple resttake the pressure off of the

knee and provide temporary knee pain relief while the joint recovers from injury.Conversely, specific exercises, stretching,and low-impact aerobic activities such asbiking, walking and swimming increase jointstrength and flexibility, promoting healing

and reducing the risk of further injury.For severe knee injuries that have not

responded to the aforementioned treat-ments, surgery remains an option. There areseveral common knee surgeries, which rangefrom exploratory arthroscopic surgery, whichorthopedic physicians use to diagnose theexact source of knee pain so that they candetermine which behaviors and activitiesneed to be modified, all the way to a totalknee replacement. Whichever course oftreatment a patient decides upon, it isimportant to work alongside a physician toensure proper care.

Gaylord Otsego Memorial Hospital(OMH) Auxiliary member, Claudia Bryant ofGaylord, was recently elected to the office ofLegislative Advocacy Director of the Michigan

Association of Hospital Advocates (MAHA) atthe 62nd Annual Meeting and EducationalInstitute at the Grand Hotel on MackinacIsland.

A member of the Otsego Memorial HospitalAuxiliary since 1995, Bryant has served on the Auxiliary Board as President (1997-1999),

President-Elect, Vice President, andCounselor. She works at the OMH AuxiliaryPink Awning Gift Shop and serves as co-chairfor the Cherry Pink Dinner and Dancefundraising event.

Bryant also served on the OMH FoundationBoard as secretary and chairperson of theannual support committee. Bryant has servedon the MAHA Board for two years as theBylaws/Policy Chair, President of the NorthCentral District of MAHA, and Public

Relations Chair.The purpose of the Michigan Association of

Hospital Advocates is to provide service, edu-cation, and leadership training to the MAHAmembership in addition to providing supportto the Michigan Health and Hospital

Association. To date, almost 25,000 Auxiliaries and volunteers have providedmore than 2.5 million hours of service to theirrespective healthcare facilities, and raisedmore than $5.5 to benefit Michigan hospitals.

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Health & Wellness

By Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS

Let's face it-we live in a "go-go" world! Ourlifestyle is harried, our food is fast and statis-tics now show it's taking a toll on one of themost important parts of our life--our sleep.The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF)Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of

American adults are experiencing a sleepingproblem a few nights a week or more, 39% getless than seven hours of sleep each week-night, and more than one in three (37%) areso sleepy during the day that it interferes withdaily activities. Our fast paced way of life isgetting the best of us. What about you?

Answer True or False?1. Five hours of sleep at night is good

enough.2. It's ok to skimp on sleep during the work

week as long as you make up the time overthe weekends.

3. The effects of sleep deprivation are short-term (e.g., darkness under the eyes and dull

and/or splotchy skin after a bad night's sleep)and has no effect on long-term health.

4. Drinking caffeine early in the eveningdoes not affect sleep.

5. Keeping a TV or computer in the bed-room has no effect on sleep.

6. The amount of sleep I get has nothing todo with my weight.

If you answered "true" to two or morequestions you may need to make a fewchanges in order to achieve the highly covet-ed "goodnight's" sleep and keep yourself inoptimal health.

Experts suggest that most people needbetween 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night butthat doesn't apply to everyone. Some peopleonly require 6 hours while those who aremore active or have an illness may requiremore.

So how do you know if you are gettingenough quality sleep? Those who are sleepdeprived often look the part. Dark circles andthe "sleepy" look are common, but they also

can have unpredictablemoods, drowsiness duringthe day, have difficulty con-centrating, weak immunesystems, recover poorly frominjury and get sick moreoften. Sounding a little toofamiliar?

In fact, poor sleep has beenfound to impair the ability toperform tasks involvingmemory, learning, and logi-cal reasoning. This may con-tribute to mistakes or unful-filled potential at school or

on the job as well as strained relationships athome. Even more disturbing, inadequate

amounts of sleep have been linked to anincreased risk of diabetes, high blood pres-sure, weight gain, obesity, heart disease anddepression, to name just a few.

But what if you go to bed early, have everyintention on logging in your 7-9 hours butonly to lie awake watching the clock...eyes

wide open? Well, there are several simpleadjustments you can make to stack the cardsin favor of a better night's sleep.

1) Avoid watching TV before bed...especial-ly in bed!- The bed should be reserved for twothings...sleep and romance...not DesperateHousewives or football! Research shows thatthose who experienced the most sleep distur-bances had televisions in their bedrooms andused the TV to fall asleep.

2) Try a different pillow or mattress. It'sscary to think how long some of us have beensleeping on the same pillows and mattressesfor years and years. Does your mattress pro-vide the support you like? Do you wake with

your back aching? Is there enough room foryou and your sleep partner? Do you sleep bet-ter, or worse, when you sleep away fromhome? These are all things to ask yourself todetermine if your mattress could be the "sab-otager" of your good night's sleep. Or moresimply, just replacing your pillow with a new,fresh, higher quality version could be all that

you need.3) Avoid caffeine late in the day. Did you

know that even a small amount of caffeineeven 10-12 hours before bedtime can causeproblems falling asleep! Try eliminating thetea, soda and even chocolate and see if sleep

improves.

4) Listen to relaxing music. Establishing a

relaxing bedtime routine, such as listening tomusic, could be just the thing you need to sig-

nal your body it is time to sleep. So, dim the

lights and throw some slow jazz or p urchase a

"relaxing sounds" CD to help slow your mind

and body down for an evening of peaceful

sleep.

5) Try mind- body techniques. After an

action-packed day, your brain and body need

to unwind and detox before sleep can occur

(a.k.a. you need to chill!) Create a "ritual" for

bedtime - take a bath, meditate, do some easy

stretches or yoga. Try to do your "ritual" in the

same way, in the same place, at the same time

each night. The repetition will trigger your

mind and body that it is time to relax and

sleep.

6) Try a natural sleep aid. For many people,

while the above tips and suggestions mayhelp, it often isn't enough. if you are one of

those people who really have a hard time get-

ting to sleep and staying asleep, you may

want to try a natural sleep aid.

While over the counter sleep medications

may help you fall asleep, they cannot be

taken long-term and have risky side effects. A

sleep aid that uses natural ingredients is a

better approach to getting a solid night's

sleep.

Article courtesy of fitness expert and best-

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Gaylord Otsego Memorial Hospital(OMH) and the OMH Cardiac & PulmonaryRehabilitation Department in Gaylord isproud to bring you Michigan author JohnOtterbacher for an engaging evening presen-tation on Wednesday, September 28th, at6pm at the St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall.This is Otterbachers second trip to northernMichigan this year having presented inGaylord earlier this year in April.

Otterbachers true story, Sailing Grace, isnarrated with present-tense immediacy,beginning with John flat on his back in a localhealth club, gasping for air. It ends thirty-onemonths and four thousand miles later whenhe, his wife Barbara, and their two youngestchildren maneuver their sailboat, Grace, intoSchull Harbor, Ireland. A gritty account of

their familys struggle to do better than sim-ply survive, Sailing Grace is also a commen-tary on how love heals, dreams energize, andtrauma can be a wake-up call. From hospital

ward to the stormy Atlantic, this hard-edgestory will resonate with anyone who hasstruggled with profound adversity - be itdivorce, disease, depression, financial crisis,or the heavy weather that unexpectedlyblows through every life.

Otterbacher grew up in the working classneighborhoods of Grand Rapids, Michigan,

paying for college with a series of factory andconstruction jobs. After graduating from

Aquinas College with a degree in Psychology,he completed a Masters and Doctoratedegree in Clinical Psychology at St. LouisUniversity. He has done additional post-graduate study in Urban Affairs, HumanRelations, Political Process, andOrganizational Development.

Upon returning to Grand Rapids as anassistant professor and clinical psychologistat Aquinas College, he was elected to theMichigan House of Representatives and theMichigan Senate. During his eight years inthe legislature, he was a firebrand on healthissues, leading successful fights for nursinghome reform, the development of a statewideemergency medical service system, and pas-

sage of both a new Public Health Code andthe Michigan Mental Health Code.

Sailing Grace, his first full length book, hasbeen honored as Best New Non-FictionBook by the National Indie Excellence

Awards, Michigan Notable Book and as afinalist for Best Book Award by USA BookNews.

With the growing acclaim for Sailing Grace,Otterbacher has become a sought afterspeaker to diverse groups and organizations:health care and corporate, educational, nau-

tical, and literary, and is limiting those pre-

sentations in coming months in order to

write his next book, so be sure to take advan-tage of this wonderful opportunity.

New guide can be found

on Mercy Hospital

Grayling website

Grayling In May 2011 Mercy

Hospital Grayling opened Northern

Michigans first Senior ER specifically

designed for seniors ages 65 and older.The new Senior ER is highlighted bychanges to the physical environment,operations and culture of the traditionalemergency department. Emergencydepartment staff have undergone sen-ior-specific training, new pressure-reducing mattresses have beeninstalled, and amenities such as visual

and hearing assis-tive devices and

warm blankets areavailable.

Along withopening theSenior ER to betterserve its commu-nities, MercyHospital Graylingis now offering aSenior ERResources Guideon its website.

The Guide was developed by the casemanagement and social work teams atthe hospital in cooperation with com-munity agencies. This resource pro-vides information on a variety of infor-mation that is relevant to seniors,including emergency alert systems,rehab and mobility, support groups,social recreation and many other topics.

We are excited to be able to offer thecommunity this guide at no costbecause it contains so much informa-tion all in one place. The Senior ERResources Guide is a comprehensivelisting of services and contact informa-tion that is specialized for seniors, saidLiz Monk, RN, BSN, Mercy HospitalGrayling.

The Senior ER Resources guide can beaccessed by visiting www.mer-cygrayling.com. The Guide is located onthe home page of the internet site.

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