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This Saturday, September 3rd,marks the 19th year Lakes of the Northhas held their annual Auto and Air Fairevent at the 4Y4 airport near the southend of this fabulous resort-style com-munity that located southwest ofGaylord. The event has evolved great-ly over the years, and while attendees

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a kids craft area.

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By Jim Akans

Dont miss the opportunity to make a most

pleasurable passage across the Mackinac

Bridge this coming Labor Day morning. The

Annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk, lead

by Governor Rick Snyder, begins at 7 am and

walkers will be allowed to depart from the St,

Ignace side of the bridge up until 11 am.This is the 54th year for the Labor Day

Bridge Walk, following a tradition that began

in 1958. Thousands will gather on the lawn of

the Mackinac Bridge Authority, many showing

up well before sunrise, waiting for the 7 am

start time to arrive. The stroll is some 26,372

feet (about five miles) across the bridge to

Mackinaw City, which takes about two hours

at a leisurely pace, and the second half of the

trek is all downhill. Keep in mind that baby

strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, but

wagons, skateboards, bicycles, pets, smoking,

signs and banners are not. Remember; there

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By Jim Akans

This Sunday,

September 4th, the nor-

mally peaceful village of

Waters will be trans-

formed into a roaring

festival of fun as the

annual Thunder Over

Waters event comes to

town. It is a day filled

with an exciting array of

activities, food, crafts, a

parade and a fireworks

finale, providing adven-

ture and amusement for

people of all ages.

The day begins with a

5K Run/Walk at 8:30 am, beginning

from the Township Park on Memorial

Drive. For those who prefer their

morning calisthenics a little less

strenuous, there will be a Pancake

and Sausage Breakfast served up at

the Keg Bar & Grille from 8:30 am

until 11 am.

After a delicious start to the day,

stroll over to the Arts & Crafts show

which will run from 10 am until 4 pm

across from the Township Hall.

There will also be a Veterans

Memorial Dedication at the Otsego

Lake Township Cemetery off Old

State Road starting at 11:30 am.

At 1 pm, get ready for the annual

Thunder Over Waters festival parade,

which begins on Marlette Road near

Waters RV Center. The Honor Guard

from Camp Grayling will lead the

parade, and this years Parade

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and Air Fair event.

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By Jim Akans

For over 50 years, the Redwood SteakHouse in Lewiston has offered a unique, steak

house (and seafood) experience right here innorthern Lower Michigan. From the tantaliz-ing, melt in your mouth flavors of handcarved Porterhouse, New York Strip andTenderloin steaks and Roast Prime Rib ofBeef, to the delicious delicacy of Lobster Tails,King Crab Legs, Jumbo Shrimp that aresteamed or hand dipped and deep fried, andtender, flakey Ocean Perch, Fresh Whitefishor Icelandic Cod, the menu at the RedwoodSteak House is a virtual roster of delight fornorthern Michigan residents and visitors tobehold.

Redwood Steak House opened their doorsback in April of 1958, and other than twoshort breaks, one the result of a fire and thesecond during a change of ownership, thisextremely popular dining destination hasbeen providing a tradition of excellence indining and service ever since. The original 48-seat restaurant was built by Bill and Elda

Butski, and purchased by brothers Curt andTommee Render in 1967, who expanded thefacility to a seating capacity in the diningroom to 130, and added a bar area. In 1980,

Rob Chapman, who had been working for theRenders since 1969, purchased the RedwoodSteak House and expanded the dining areaeven further to achieve a seating capacity of150.

Today, the Redwood Steak House offers notonly a first class dining experience; they alsofeature live entertainment or Karaoke onFriday and Saturday evenings. Regular per-formers include local musical favoritesSneaky Peat (who will appear on August 12thand 13th and on Labor Day Weekend), andKey West Comedy Magician, Frank Everhart,

will perform on Thursday, Sept 1st.Michigan Man Mike Ridley also performs atthe Redwood Steak House on a regular basis.

Redwood Steak House features daily diningspecials that have generated a wave of excite-ment among area diners. Those included afamous all-u-can-eat Fish Fry on Tuesdaysand Fridays, Steamed or Hand Dipped Jumbo

Shrimp on Wednesdays, RoastPrime Rib of Beef AuJus on Thursdays and

Saturdays, aComplete ChickenDinner on Sundays, and Mondays arereserved as Chefs Choice, with a unique,and delicious selection each week.

Something we have just added is ourChefs Pasta Corner, which includes our freshsalad bar, on Wednesdays, states RobChapman. Guests select their choice ofpasta dish, and then watch as our Chef DinoCassisi prepares it.

Another favorite specialty item at theRedwood Steak House is The Steak Tray.Servers bring a tray of sumptuousPorterhouse, New York Strip or Tenderloinsteaks for guest to select from, or they canhave a steak cut to order.

For over half a century, the staff at theRedwood Steak House has been dedicated tothe highest of standards. Freshness is alwaysa top priority, and they prepare their own

dressings, soups and sauces from scratch,

and even bake their own bread, corn muffins,

biscuits and more on a daily basis for their

guests.

I encourage people to take a beautiful

drive to Lewiston and visit us, states Rob

Chapman. At the Redwood Steak House,

they can select their own steak, or perhaps

enjoy some great seafood, and know that our

entire staff is committed to making their din-

ing experience a truly enjoyable and memo-

rable one.

The Redwood Steak House is located at the

corner of County Roads 489 and 612 in

Lewiston. For reservations and additional

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The Otsego County United Way has kicked-off

their 2011-2012 fundraising campaign, and the non-

profit organization launched their drive with a

grand celebration on August 17th at the Alpine

Tavern & Eatery. The event was held in conjunction

with the first Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours event of the new season, and

scores of United Way supporters stopped by to take

part in the festivities.

This years campaign Chairman is Arnie Morse, a

longtime Gaylord area resident who many will recall

was previously the Executive Director for the Otsego

County Commission on Aging. Morse and Otsego

County United Way Executive Director, Lorraine

Manary, spoke at the event, relaying their passion

for United Ways ongoing mission of supporting amultitude of local agencies and programs serving

the needs of those in the community.

The 2011-2012 campaign is expected to continue

through December. Those who would like to con-

tribute, arrange for a United Way presentation in

their workplace, or find out more about how the

Otsego United Way assists local agencies in helping

to provide the life building blocks for education,

income and health, and assistance for those in need

during these turbulent times, please contact

Lorraine Manary at (989) 732-8929 or visit

www.otsegounitedway.org.

The Northern Michigan Employer Forum

Committee invites you to its annual business work-shop: Encouraging Entrepreneurship ~ Solutions

for Success, on Thursday, September 22nd, from11:30 AM 4:30 PM at Treetops Resort in Gaylord.

The $20 registration fee includes a catered lunch,refreshments and three informative sessions geared

toward business owners, personnel/departmentmanagers and sales/marketing representatives,

alike! We invite people who are thinking about start-

ing a business as well as those who are currently inbusiness and want to retain and/or grow their cus-

tomer base.Lunch begins at noon and is followed at 12:30 by

a brief introduction of the services provided by theMichigan Small Business & Technology

Development Center (MSBTDC). We will then move

on to the Northern Michigan Small Business

Success Panel Discussion moderated by the MSBT-DC. The businesses spotlighted will be: Shorts

Brewing Company of Bellaire, Marys ofBoyne/Marys EJ Shoppe (of Boyne City and East

Jordan), Springs Window Fashions of Grayling,Funky Fish and Friends of Gaylord and Biker Garage

of Oscoda. The 2 oclock session looks into TalentManagement with Its 2015 Do you Know Where

Your Workforce Is? The 3 oclock session offers

guidance on Destination Marketing. At 4 oclock,we will close the event with door prizes.

Businesses and organizations will benefit greatlyfrom the information and networking offered by this

low-cost event! The deadline to register is Friday,September 16. For details on the speakers, agenda

and more, log on to www.employerforum.org, con-

tact your Michigan WORKS! Business Liaison, KathyBradley at 989-732-3886 x4222, [email protected] or contact Jody at 989-731-0287 / [email protected].

The workshop is a sponsored event, which helpsto keep the registration fee affordable. The EmployerForum committee acknowledges the RegionalEntrepreneurial Collaborative Grant, Michigan

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September 2011 will mark the fifth obser vance of Infant SafeSleep Month for Michigan. Governor Rick Snyder has declaredSeptember as Infant Safe Sleep Month to help stem the growingtide of deaths caused by babies being put to sleep in unsafeenvironments. Wed like to remind professionals and institu-tions caring for women, infants, children, and families of theimportant facts on Infant Safe Sleep:

In 2009, 63 Michigan babies, or more than one child every week, died of accidental suffocation or strangulation in bed.Four out of 5 deaths due to suffocation occur in an adult bed,

waterbed, couch, or recliner. For nearly 75 percent of deathsdue to suffocation, the baby

was found sleeping withanother adult or child .Soft/heavy bedding wasfound to be a factor in 50% ofthe sleep related deaths andan additional 45 infant deaths

were classified as SIDS in2009.

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- Do not smoke when you are pregnant, do not smoke or let

others smoke around baby

- Do not share a bed with your baby. A safe crib in the par-

ents room, next to the adult bed is recommended

- Avoid overheating baby

- Encourage Tummy Time when baby is awake- Make sure everyone caring for your baby knows these

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Northern Michigan Employer Committee

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September is Infant Safe SleepMnth in Michigan

The Otsego County United Way has kicked-off their 2011-2012 fundraising campaign, andthe non-profit organization launched their drive with a grand celebration on August 17th at

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Vehicles for the Auto Show will begin showingup first thing in the morning as well, andthose who would like to register their classiccar, truck or motorcycle for the auto show,can do so for a $15 registration fee between 8am and noon. Attendees can peruse the wideassortment of vehicles throughout the day,and an awards ceremony will be held around2 pm.

Radio-controlled (RC) model demonstra-tions will also be held at several times during

the day. Intricately detailed scale modelplanes, helicopters and other vehicles willthrill spectators with some amazing featsunder the guidance and control of theirexpert operators stationed safely on theground. Several RC airplane clubs will be par-

ticipating in this event.

After (or before) walking the grounds, be

sure to check out the fire hall, which is the site

of the silent auction. This has always been a

very popular destination for attendees over

the years.

There will also be several arts and craft ven-

dors at the show, plus a delicious BBQ lunch

at the Settings Restaurant with an ala carte

menu featuring Italian Sausage, Hot Dogs

and side dishes for just $7 p er adult and $4 for

those under 12 years of age.

The Annual Lakes of the North Auto and AirFair is a great way to spend Saturday during

Labor Day weekend in the north. Should it

rain on Saturday the 3rd, organizers have

planned an alternative rain date for Sunday,

September 4th.

are no restrooms on the bridge - so you may

want to reconsider having that morning cup

of coffee.

Having made this journey several times, I

can attest that it is a n exhilarating opportuni-

ty to see this majestic structure up close, mar-vel at the incredible engineering involved,

extraordinary workmanship, and an inde-

scribable beauty which merge into the half-

century old masterpiece known as the

Mackinac Bridge.

It is Michigans foremost landmark, having

been selected by the Michigan Section of the

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as

Michigans #1 Civil Engineering Project of

the 20th Century in 2000. It is also a nation-

al landmark, being named a National Historic

Civil Engineering Landmark by the ASCE in

August of 2010. It is a testament of faith, inge-

nuity, bravery and perseverance; represent-

ing decades of dreams, determination and

diligence as the concept of uniting Michigans

two peninsulas evolved from a notion in the

late 1800s to the first vehicle crossing on

November 1st, 1957.

Connecting Michigans peninsulas took

quite a while. After many decades of debate

regarding the financial and physical feasibili-

ty of bridging the turbulent nearly three-hun-

dred foot waters and unpredictable four-sea-

son weather patterns of the Straits area, the

Mackinac Bridge Authority received the green

light on financing and construction from the

state legislature on April 30th, 1952. Utilizing

a design conceived by internationally

renowned bridge engineer, Dr. David B.

Steinman, and funding in the amount of

$96,400,033.33 construction began on May

7th, 1954.

Steinmans vision was not only of a bridge

that incorporated engineering and construc-tion for the ages (the design is purported to

last for at least 1,000 years), but also become

a beautiful creation that would be a marvel to

all who would see it for generations to come.

At a center span of 8,614 feet, is was once the

longest suspension bridge in the world, and

continues to hold the title of the third longest

in the world todayover a half a century

since it was built.

Those gleaming white, 6,500-ton towers

stand 552 feet above the water, and were

actually built 500 miles away in the town of

Ambridge, Pennsylvania, where they were

assembled and disassembled before being

transported to the Straits area. The unique

grid system in the roadway across the center

span is an innovation devised by engineer D.

B. Steinman; designed to relieve wind pres-

sure from beneath the bridge thus stabilizing

the structure even under the extreme gales of

the north.

Approximately 350 engineers focused on

the design, 3,500 workers were on the bridge

site, and another 7,500 at quarries, machine

shops, mills and other support services dur-

ing the three and a half year project. Their

efforts included the installation of nearly 5

million rivets and over 1 million bolts in thestructure, 42,000 miles of cabling in the sus-

pension system, and 931,000 tons of concrete

in piers reaching as far as 295 feet below the

water surface.

These are among the many fascinating

facts one can ponder during a Labor Day

stroll across the bridge. It is the allure, how-

ever, of the stunningly beautiful 360 degree

grand vistas of the Straits area; with Lake

Michigan to the west, Lake Huron, Mackinac

and Bois Blanc islands to the east, Mackinaw

City and the lower peninsula to the south,

and historic St. Ignace and the upper penin-

sula to the north, that will fill the heart and

soul with memories certain to last a lifetime.

So take a walk across the Mighty Mac this

weekend, and get ready for a Labor Day jour-

ney of a lifetime.

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A very cool selection of vehicles will be on hand for attendees to peruse, with aneven greater selection expected to be on display this year.

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During the Labor Day Bridge Walk, the allure of the stunningly beautiful 360 degree grand vistas of the Straits area will fillthe heart and soul with memories certain to last a lifetime.

For the sixth year in a row, Bus Drivers forthe Gaylord Community Schools (GCS) areoffering an inexpensive way for area residents

and visitors to journey north to the annualMackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day.

GCS buses are part of the fleet utilized dur-ing the Labor Day Bridge Walk to transportpeople to or from their vehicles (dependingon which side of the Bridge they park on) dur-ing the one-way walk across the Mighty Mac.Since the buses are heading up to the Straitsof Mackinac for the Labor Day event anyway,GCS decided they might as well offer to takesome people along on the ride from Gaylordto the Bridge and back.

The GCS buses will depart from the OtsegoCounty Sportsplex parking lot at 3:15 amsharp on Monday, September 5th (if youarent there and ready to gothey WILL leave

without you!).Buses will arrive in Mackinaw City around

4:30 am and drop passengers off at the BellsFishery parking lot next to the Bridge Walkcheck-in point. The Mackinac Bridge

Authority charges $5 per person for a ride to

the north side of the bridge where the walk

commences at 7 am. GCS buses will pick

their walkers back up at the Bells Fishery

parking lot in Mackinaw City around 1:30 pm

for the trip back to Gaylord.

A couple of things to keep in mind; no rid-

ers under 18 years of age without parental

supervision, strollers are allowed but bikes,

wagons, skate boards, etc are NOT, no hard

coolers or glass containers, no alcohol, and

you may want to minimize all liquids since

there are no restrooms on the Mackinaw

Bridge.

You MUST complete a reservation form to

the ride on a GCS bus. Those are available at

the Otsego County Sportsplex and must be

completed IN PERSON no later than Friday

September 2nd between 9 am and 2 pm.

Call the Sportsplex at (989) 731-3546 or the

GCS Bus Garage at 705-3022 for more info.

Free Bus Rides from Gaylord to theBridge Walk and back

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Marshals will be Mike and Ann ray of Rays

Retreat.

Among those in the parade will also be this

years contestants in the 2011 Miss Thunder

Over Waters pageant. The Queen crowned

and two runners-up will be announced at the

stage located near The Keg at 2 pm.

Also at 2 pm, a drawings will begin for sev-eral new bikes that will be given away to lucky

attendees and continue through 5 pm. Entry

for the drawing is achieved by obtaining a

wrist band at the information trailer. If the

number on your wrist band matches one of

the numbers drawn, you just won a new bike!

At 3 pm, representatives from several area

fire departments will compete in the

Waterball event at the Fire Hall. This involves

teams of volunteer firemen using water from

fire hoses to move a ball suspended by a wire.

Its a bit like and aerial tug-of-war. Those who

enjoy pitching iron wont want to miss the

Horseshoe tournament over at the kids game

area starting at 3 pm (registration for this

event will close at 2:30 pm.

At dusk (approximately 9:30 pm), the festi-

val will conclude with an awesome, and high-

ly anticipated fireworks display over the vil-

lage.

For additional information about Thunder

Over Waters events, visit www.thunderover-

waters.org.

Thunder Over Waters, a day filled with an incredible array of activities, food,crafts, a parade and fireworks, will begin with a 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 am this

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Otsego County Habitat for Humanity hasbeen selected to participate in a nationalgreen-building initiative of The Home DepotFoundation and Habitat for HumanityInternational, called Partners in SustainableBuilding.

Otsego County Habitat for Humanity is oneof 125 Habitat affiliates across 38 states andthe District of Columbia that was selected toparticipate in this years program. OtsegoCounty Habitat for Humanity will be granted$3,000 for each home built to standards thataddress energy efficiency and water conser-vation and up to $5,000 for each home built to

a program that also incorporates indoor airquality standards, durability and bulk mois-ture management.

The generosity of The Home DepotFoundation will help Habitat for Humanityexpand its green-building practices, saidDonna Quandt, Executive Director of OtsegoCounty Habitat for Humanity. We are excitedto participate and grateful for the opportuni-ty to participate in the Partners in SustainableBuilding program. We have a moral obligationto provide our low income partners withenergy efficient homes. If we provide homesthat they cannot afford to heat, we are settingthem up for failure. We make every effort toequip our partners for success, sustainabilityis part of that effort.

Since its creation in 2008, the Partners inSustainable Building program has demon-strated that the initial costs of building to agreen standard are modest and can be recov-ered by the homebuyers through savings on

utility, repair and replacement costs over thecourse of a homes mortgage.

The Home Depot Foundation has longbelieved that green building is smart build-ing, said Kelly Caffarelli, president of TheHome Depot Foundation. In todays eco-nomic climate, energy efficient building prac-tices, including sealing windows and doors,insulating walls and ceilings, and installingENERGY STAR appliances and systems, aremore important than ever, because they canactually put money back into homeowners

wallets. Our partnership with Habitat forHumanity International demonstrates that

smart building ensures the long term finan-cial and physical health of f amilies.

PSB is the first partnership between TheHome Depot Foundation and Habitat forHumanity at the national level in the UnitedStates.

The Partners in Sustainable Building pro-gram has created excitement about the bene-fits of building to a recognized green standard

within Habitat for Humanity, said JonathanReckford, CEO of Habitat for HumanityInternational. With the support of The HomeDepot Foundation, we have a great opportu-nity to bring the economic benefits of sus-tainable building to our homeowners.

For more information, contact:Donna QuandtExecutive DirectorOtsego County Habitat for Humanity989-732-6070

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Venus & Blue Jeans, launched by Cheryl

Scheer in October of 2009, is sort of a shabby

chic boutique, primarily focusing on consign-

ment sales of upscale designer/brand name

clothing items, from just a few years old to

recently off the rack, displayed in a comfort-

able, easy to browse showroom on the

Westside of Gaylords downtown business dis-

trict.

We have a wonderful assortment of name-

brand clothing and accessories, states CherylScheer, 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

offer a wonderful collection accessories such

as purses, shoes and jewelry, as well as a selec-

tion of home furnishings, jewelry and

antiques.

The consignment arrangement at Venus &

Blue Jeans is refreshingly straightforward,

offering a 50/50 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 conditions. Clothing is

kept for 60 days, and is marked down after 30

and 45 days. All consignment request must bemade by appointment

The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat, and

there is plenty of parking conveniently lo cated

right next to the shop.

Venus & Blue Jeans is open Monday through

Friday from 11 am until 5:30 pm, and from 11

am until 4 pm on Saturday, is located at 340 W.

Main Street in Gaylord, and can be reached at

989-731-2600.

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BOYNE CITY

Challenge MountainResale Shop1158 S. M-75Boyne City231-582-5711www.challengemtn.org

CHARLEVOIX

Consign Design100 Van Pelt Pl.

Charlevoix231-237-9773www.consigndesign.net

Bergmann CenterResale Shop8888 Ance Road231-547-9624www.bergmanncenter.org

Kellys Antiques &Furniture Barn06176 Old US 31 SouthCharlevoix231-547-0133www.dkellyantiques.com

EAST JORDAN

CrossroadsResale Shop205 Water Street231-536-7606

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StoneHedge Gardens02195 North M-66East Jordan231-350-2246www.StoneHedgeGardens.net

ELLSWORTH

Good SamaritanResale Shop9746 Main St.,231-588-2208

thegoodsam.comGood SamaritanFurniture & More Store6517 Center St.Downtown Ellsworth231-588-2208thegoodsam.com

FREDERIC

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GAYLORD

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1829 Old 27 South,

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Donation Center1361 Pineview Dr (near Lowes)Gaylord989-705-1747www.goodwillnmi.org

Great RoomsQuality Pre-Owned Furniture148 W. Main StreetGaylord989-745-5184www.greatroomsgaylord.com

Trinity House3764 E. M-32Gaylord989-858-3109/989-619-0479

Angels at Work Resale1523 S Otsego Ave.

Gaylord989.448.8615

Venus & Blue Jeans340 West Main StreetGaylord989-731-2600www.venusandbluejeans.com

HARBOR SPRINGS

New Beginnings Thrift Shop650 W Conway Rd.Harbor Springs231-348-2980

Habitat for Humanity Restore8460 M-119Harbor Springs231-347-8440

Quality Sports & ToolsConsignment1221 W Conway Rd.Harbor Springs231-487-0152www.qtsconsignments.com

INDIAN RIVER

Finders Keepers Antiques &Consignment Shop3639 S. Straits Hwy.Indian River231-238-5000

ONAWAY

Second Chance Thrift Store

20420 State St., Onaway989-733-9671

PETOSKEY

Challenge MountainResale Shop2429 US31 North,Petoskey231-348-3195www.challengemtn.org

Goodwill Retail and

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CROSS VILLAGEBusiness After HoursJoint Business After Hours -Mackinaw City, HarborSprings & Petoskey

Chambers of Commerce. Wednesday, August 31, 5:30to 7:30 at Legs Inn in Cross

Village. $7 member, $12 not yet members. RSVP byMonday, August 29th to 231-436-5574. Legs Inn is locatedon Lake Michigan featuringgarden dining, lighthouseviews and authentic Polish &

American cuisine. It is listedas a State of MichiganHistoric Landmark and isunique and mysterious asseen in its architecture anddecor.

GAYLORDConcert

September 1, Treetops Resortinvites you to Blue Tree / 7thTime Down Live in Concertat the Gaylord EvangelicalFree Church, M-32 east at6:30pm; all proceeds benefitthe Folds of HonorFoundation.

BOYNE CITYCar ShowKiwanis of Boyne City hastaken over organizing

responsibility of the annualLabor Day Weekend CarShow, which is expected tobring more than 100 classiccars to town on Sept. 2 and 3.

On Friday night, many of thecars will be on display ondowntown streets during thefinal Stroll the Streets of the

year from 6 to 9 p.m. OnSaturday, the Car Show willbe at Veterans Park with reg-istration at 8 a.m. and theshow beginning at 9. Modelcar contests, car games, carmusic and food will be avail-able throughout the day.Immediately after the carshow, at about 3 p.m.Saturday, the classic cars willparade through downtownBoyne City. Advance registra-tion for the car/motorcycleshow is $20, or $25 on Sept. 3.For more information and

registration forms, visitwww.labordaycarshow.comor call Joe Jones at (231) 675-2552.

GRAYLINGJunque in the TrunkThe Grayling Promotional

Association will be holdingits seventh annual Junque inthe Trunk on Saturday,September 3 from 10AM to3PM at the Grayling MiniMall(I-75 business loop on thesouth side of town). For those

wishing to sell "stuff" fromtheir vehicle, the charge is$15 per space. These fees goto the GPA to provide various

events, activities and supportfor the community. Sellerskeep the proceeds from theirsales. Come and see whatsecond-hand treasures youmay find. In case of rain, thesale will be moved inside. Forfurther information andspace reservations, call 989-348-9419.

BOYNE CITYDrag RacesSept. 4 - Labor Day DragRaces, Boyne City Airport.This annual Labor Day DragRace takes place at the BoyneCity airport, 1048 E. Main St.from Noon to 6pm. Entry fee

for racers (Car, truck, motor-

cycle) is $30. Spectators, $10.Under 12 free, Pit Pass - $15.Sponsored by the BC PoliceDept. For more info call ChiefRandy Howard, 231-582-

0352.

ST. IGNACE to MACKINAW CITYLabor Da Bridge Walk

Walk the Mackinac Bridge onSept. 5. 54th AnnualMackinac Bridge Walk - St.Ignace to Mackinaw City

www.mackinacbridge.org

GAYLORDOCS Open houseOCS students are invited toan all-school Open House onThursday, Sept. 1 from 6:30to 8pm, so the students cansee their classrooms andmeet their teachers.

GRAYLINGGarage saleFriday Saturday, Sept. 2 & 3from 9am to 5pm at the RuleyResidence, 2550 M-72 (about2 miles east of Grayling onthe north side of the road).Donations of clean, usableitems needed! Call 989-619-0473 for drop-off times

BAY HARBORSidewalk SaleBay Harbor will have itsannual sidewalk sales from10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridaythrough Sunday, Sept. 2-4, inthe villages downtown. Formore information, call (231)439-2000.

MACKINAC ISLANDJazz weekendMackinac Island will be hav-ing its Labor Day jazz week-end Friday through Monday,Sept. 2-5. Tickets are $70.Kurt Elling will perform at 2p.m. on Saturday and ArturoSandoval will perform at 2p.m. on Sunday in the teagarden at the Grand Hotel.Tickets are available at

www.grandhotel.com. TheHorns Bar Labor Day Regatta

will be on Saturday, Sept. 3.There will be a skippersmeeting at 1:30 p.m. atMackinac Island Yacht Club.

The race will begin at 2:15p.m. For more informationvisitwww.mackinacisland.org.

HARBOR SPRINGS

Sidewalk SaleSidewalk sales will bethroughout downtownHarbor Springs from 9:30a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday,Sept. 3. There will be kidsactivities and live music. Formore information call theHarbor Springs AreaChamber of Commerce at(231) 526-7999.

FAIRVIEWGun Show9th annual Steiner MuseumGun Show, Sept. 3rd 10-4 atSteiner Museum 2 milesNorth of Fairview on M-33.Buy-Sell-Trade Guns, Knives

etc. Plus Gun Raffle. Tradetables $15; Free admission topublic, food on grounds. Allproceeds support SteinerMuseum. For tables callTammy at 989-848-5320.Bring your guns to sell ortrade.

WATERS5K RunRunning Waters - 5KRun/Walk, Sept 4, 8:30am atOtsego Lake Township Parkin Waters. New shirts, agegroup winner plaques plusOverall Male & Female.Random gifts given away.Contact Ann Wagar, 989-732-

4038 [email protected]

GRAYLINGAttn: BusinessesPlease bring your ideas forthe Grayling Christmas Walkto our weekly meetings start-ing at Citizens Bank. (Reardoor entrance) We meet onThursday mornings startingat 8 a.m. All businesses are

welcome. More informationcontact Pam Barr at 989-348-6000.

INDIAN RIVERFarm MarketThe Indian River FarmMarket is back with the won-derful fresh produce, flowers,

jams, breads and otherhomemade items! Stop inand support your local farm-ers and vendors, and enjoyhome grown items. The FarmMarket will be every

Wednesday 2pm- 6pm andevery Saturday 9am 1pm atthe Citizens National Bankparking lot on the corner of S.Straits Hwy and M-68. TheFarm Market will runthrough October 29th. Formore information call theChamber at 231-238-9325.

GAYLORD

Democrats meetOtsego County Democratsmeets 3rd Tuesdays. 6 PMUnited Way Building. CallCarol at 989-732-2591 forinfo.

GRAYLINGFarmers MarketIt will be held every Thursdayunder the pavilion inGrayling City Park from 2-6pm. Will close the weekendof Harvest Festival, which isheld in Downtown Graylingon Saturday, October 1st &Sunday, October 2nd as well.

GRAYLINGSenior Project FreshcouponsThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging along

with MSU Extension aresponsoring the 2011 SeniorProject Fresh Farmers MarketNutrition Program whichgives $20 worth of couponsthat can be used on freshMichigan produce at partici-pating local fresh food mar-kets. In Grayling, couponscan be used at Jims FarmMarket and at the Grayling

Farm Market on Thursdays atthe City Park from 2-6pm. If

you are a Crawford Countysenior age 60 or above and

your monthly income is

below $1,679 per month($2,268 for a couple), youmay qualify for these freecoupons. 50 coupon bookletsare left to distribute beforethe end of August. If you feel

you qualify and would like toparticipate in the program,contact the Commission on

Aging at 348-7123.

GAYLORDFarmer's MarketThe Gaylord DowntownFarmers Market is consid-ered one of the finest mar-kets in northern Michigan!Michigan farm producers sellfresh fruits and vegetables,

baked goods, herbs, andmuch more under the down-town pavilion. In the warmermonths, youll also find out-door plants and flowers.

Ample parking is available.Open every Saturday, 8am to2pm, through October 29.

And every Wednesday, 8amto 2pm, July throughOctober.

GRAYLINGSenior Center RaffleThe Grayling Senior Center issponsoring a cash raffle. Theprizes are 1st prize $250, 2ndprize-$175 and 3rd prize-$75.Tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6tickets. The drawing will beheld on September 22 follow-ing the Grandparents DayDinner. Raffle and dinner areboth open to the public. Formore information contactthe Senior Center at (989)348-7123.

GAYLORDClassic car showEnjoy classic cars at Culversevery Thursday through

August from 5-8pm. Culversis located on M-32 West.

GRAYLINGDeliverable FuelsAssistance

NEMCSA (NortheastMichigan CommunityService Agency) has moneyavailable to assist low-income families with thedelivery of fuels such aspropane, fuel oil and fire-

wood. There are guidelines which must be followed.Crawford County residents

who think they might qualifyshould contact Beth at 1-866-270-0687 for prescreening. Ifapplicants meet all eligibilityrequirements, an application

will be mailed or faxed at thecustomers request. All appli-cations are on a first come-first served basis.

INDIAN RIVERNorthern Rods andRides Car ShowsThe Northern Rods n RidesCar Club have begun hostingtheir weekly car shows! Theshows will be held every

Wednesday evening untilSeptember 15 beginning at5pm at the Indian RiverEagles, FOE #4046. All eventsare open to the public andspectators are welcome.

MACKINAW CITYBridge WalkThe Mackinac Bridge Walk

will be at 7 a.m. Monday,

Sept. 5, starting in St. Ignace.Parking will be available westof the Mackinac Bridge

Authority plaza area in St.Ignace and at Little Bear East

Arena with shuttle serviceprovided. There is a bus fromMackinaw City to St. Ignaceavailable for $5 per person.The bus loading area is atConkling Park and the StateDock on South Huron

Avenue in Mackinaw City.Participants will be given a

walking certificate which willgive them a number at the

completion of their walk. Thenumber on the certificatemay match a number on dis-play in any of the store win-dows in Mackinaw City or St.

Ignace on the day of theevent only. The winningnumbers are entitled toclaim a prize which may be

worth $15-$150. For moreinformation visit www.mack-inacbridge.org.

GAYLORDSenior EXPOIts About Choice SeniorExpo to be held Sept. 7 at theOtsego County Sportsplex inGaylord from 9am to 2pm.The event is a service for allmembers of the community,especially adults (50 andover) and their families.

GAYLORDFinancial PeaceUniversitClass starting Sept 7, 6-8pmat GEFC.....runs 13 weeks.Call church office to register989-732-2647 or online at

www.daveramsey.com. Freebrief preview session onSunday Sept. 4 at 11am atGEFC, or can attend firstclass free on Sept 7 and thencan commit to purchasing akit for $100/family.

PETOSKEYHomebuer EducationWorkshop

Are you thinking of buying anew home? NorthwestMichigan Community Action

Agency, a certified HUDhousing counseling agency,

will be presenting a two day workshop on HomebuyerEducation Workshop onSeptember 6 and 8 from 6pmto 9pm, as part of a free seriesof workshops on home buy-ing. This course will teach

you the basics of the homebuying process includingoptions for low income andmoderate income families.The workshops are offered tothe general public for free atNMCAA 2202 Mitchell Park,Petoskey. Attend both the

workshops to get your certifi-cate of completion! To regis-ter or to find out about thefuture workshops, please call800-443-5518.

GAYLORDWeight loss challengeNew Weight loss challenge isstarting on Wednesday,September 7 at 6pm. This is a12 week session. Come and

join our Challenge and getgroup support, personalcoaching, helpful tips andinformation on good nutri-tion and long-term health.

You can even win a cash prizeif you are one of the top

achievers. Space is limited.Call 989-448-8618 to registeror get additional informa-tion. Located at 604 W. MainSt, next to Holiday station.

GRAYLINGBrook Open HouseRe-scheduledThe power went out the dayThe Brook had scheduled anopen house. The openingcelebration has been re-scheduled for Sept. 8 from 4-7pm at The Brook RetirementCommunity, 503 Rose St.,Grayling. The new facilityopened June 1, 2011 and thepublic is invited to tour this

beautiful facility for thearea's retired community.Food, entertainment, doorprizes and tours. Parkingacross the street at Graylingelementary school, shuttletransportation provided.

GRAYLINGBack To SchoolCollection DriveTogether, Crawford &Roscommon Counties will becollecting for new schoolsupplies for children ingrades K-12. Collection willend on Sept. 9. ItemsNeeded: Pencils/Pens,Crayons, Folders, Notebooks,

Loose Leaf Paper, Erasers,Highlighters, ColoredPencils, Markers, Rulers,Backpacks, Calculators, GlueSticks, Pencil Box/Pouch,Pencil Sharpeners. Drop offLocations: Crawford CountyDepartment of HumanServices (Sarah Garrod) and

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Roscommon County Sheriff sDepartment (Ed Stern).Questions may be directedto: Sarah Garrod (989) 302-3035

GAYLORDAntiques & CollectiblesOutdoor Market

Antiques and Collectibles,under the Pavilion On Courtin downtown GaylordSeptember 10 from 9am to4pm. 20+ dealers of qualityantiques & collectibles. You'llfind a diversified range ofitems for sale . . . furniture,textiles and vintage fabrics,glass, pottery, post cards, toysand much more. Unusualand perhaps rare items canbe found as buyers searchthrough this outdoor market-place. Vendors are knowl-

edgeable about their special-ties and are eager to sharetheir expertise! Free admis-sion and plenty of free park-ing in nearby city parkinglots. Rain or shine.

GRAYLINGRamble to the PinesMercy Hospice is havingtheir 3rd annual Ramble tothe Pines on Sept. 10. This

Walk/Bike/Run is on thebeautiful six mile paved trailbeginning at Grayling CityHall and ending at theentrance to Hartwick PinesState Park. Participants witha pledge of $25 or more will

receive a t shirt. The starttime will be between 8amand 10am. Registration maybe in advance or on the dayof the event. For informationor to make a donation, call800-424-1457 for details.Mercy Hospice benefits per-sons in a five county area sur-rounding Grayling. The fundsgenerated by this event willsupport end of life andbereavement services to ourpatients and the communityat large.

ELLSWORTHArcher tournament

Vendors take advantage of

our Fee Free booths Sept. 10at the 2nd Annual Ellsworth Archery Tournament FamilyOutdoor Expo! This eventallows vendors andexhibitors an opportunity tomeet and greet hundreds oflocal outdoor enthusiasts ofall ages. Local communityorganizations are welcome tohost booths to share the

wonderful service, environ-mental, and education workthey contribute to our area.

We also welcome all types ofretailers who would like anadditional opportunity tomerchandise their products.No booth is too large or smalland the best part is that there

is no fee for booth space.Please join us in the 2nd

Annual Ellsworth ArcheryTournament Outdoor FamilyExpo that is sure to havesomething for everyone!Have your business added tothe list of vendors today!Check out our website formore informationhttp://www.ellswortharcher

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CHEBOYGANSturgeon ForTomorrow BanquetSaturday, September 10, K ofC Hall. Proceeds from thissignature event will be uti-

lized to fund lake sturgeonresearch, streamside rear-ing/sturgeon hatchery, habi-tat conservation, and educa-tion-outreach programming.Doors open at 5pm with din-ner served at 6pm. Activitiesfor this years event includeraffles, games, silent auction,door prizes, a youth,

womans and mens drawingand cash bar. Prizes include ahuge array of firearms, hunt-ing, fishing and campingequipment, signature

wildlife prints, decoys, andexclusive outdoor decor.

View the Artisan Gallery ofexclusive, one of kind hand-

made items. Artists andcraftsmen and women areencouraged to showcasetheir art to a collective audi-ence while investing their

works for auction and gameprizes. Artisan Gallery dona-tions are tax deductible.Deadline for donations isSeptember 7. Please contact

Brenda at 231-625-2776 oremail [email protected]. Dinner Ticketsare $25 for adults and $15 f or

youth 14 y.o. and under.

Sponsor and Big Spenderpackages are available. Foradditional information call231-625-2776 or log ontowww.sturgeonfortomorow.org

GAYLORDWe Honor Military ExpoThe Northern MichiganPartnership for Veterans and

Aleda E. Lutz VA MedicalCenter are proud toannounce the We HonorMilitary and VA Stand Downto be held on Sunday,September 11 from 10 am to3 pm at the Otsego CountyFairgrounds located at 895 N.Center Road in Gaylord. Allactive and veteran military

men and women from allbranches of service and theirfamilies are cordially invitedto attend this free celebrationin their honor.

GAYLORDBusiness after hours

Your invited to Business AfterHours on September 14thfrom 5-7pm. This event issponsored and hosted byBasic Communications attheir Wisconsin Ave. locationin Gaylord. Come network

with fellow business profes-sionals while enjoying foodcatered by Jans North sideDeli. The cost is $5 for

Chamber Members and $10for non-members.

ROSCOMMONMichigan Firemen'sMemorial FestivalThe fun begins Thursday,Sept. 15 at 4pm on the FireTraining Grounds. Food, dis-plays, events, contests, chil-drens activities and a varietyof interactive activities.

PETOSKEYDa of Caring andCampaign KickoffBreakfastJoin us for a light breakfast

and remarks from our 2011Campaign leaders. Then ourDay of Caring volunteers willhead off to complete theirvolunteer projects through-out Charlevoix and EmmetCounties. Thursday,September 15 7:30am -10:30am. 2 locations: Fletch'sPetoskey and HarborIndustries, Charlevoix.

GAYLORD

Woman to WomanTickets are now on sale forthe Woman to WomanConference at the GaylordEvangelical Free Church.This conference will take

place from 6:15pm-10pm onSeptember 16th and8:15am4pm on September17th; call 888-684-5272 todayto reserve your ticket.

PETOSKEYBeach CleanupTip of the Mitt WatershedCouncil, in partnership within partnership with theInternational CoastalCleanup and the PetoskeyState Park, will host a BeachCleanup on Saturday,September 17th from 9:00am- Noon at the Petoskey StatePark, located at 2579 M-119in Petoskey. A State Park

sticker is required to enterthe park. Volunteers may reg-ister on-line for the BeachCleanup at http://petoskey.eventbrite.com/ or check-inon site

VANDERBILTDanceThe Elkland Senior Center,7910 Arthur St. is hosting adance Sept. 17, 7-11pm.Music by the Lucky Stars.Single, $3 person. Bring adish to pass

GAYLORDOn the wings of dovesHospice of Michigan invites

you along with family andfriends to join us for a service

in memory of your lovedones Sunday, September 18at Michaywe Clubhouse,1535 Opal Lake Road. We will

be releasing doves and hon-oring the memory of lovedones. Service begins at 2pm.Please arrive 15 minutesearly. Contact Briana Thoroldto confirm your attendance,

989-705-2603.

MANCELONAHarvest dinnerThe Mancelona UnitedMethodist Church will hosttheir Annual Harvest Dinner

on Tuesday, September 20 in

the lower level of the churchat 117 E. Hinman inMancelona. A Family-styleRoast Beef dinner will beserved with seatings at 5:30

and 6:30 p.m. and take-out will be available at 5:00 and6:00pm. Tickets can be pur-chased at the door, or may bereserved by calling 231-377

2047. Proceeds benefit bothlocal and mission projects.

CHEBOYGAN COUNTY100 ClubThe Cheboygan County 100Club proudly announces its

creation. The CheboyganCounty 100 Club is a non-

profit organization estab-lished to provide financialassistance to families ofCheboygan County firefight-

ers, law enforcement officers,first responders or ambu-lance personnel injured, dis-abled or killed servingCheboygan County. Anyoneinterested in making a dona-

tion or inquiring about amembership please contactRichard Kolb at (231) 818-0585

MANCELONABudgeting workshopNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency

will be hosting workshop onBudgeting on September 20from 6pm to 9pm, as part of a

free series of workshops onfinancial fitness. The series

workshops are offered to thegeneral public for free atNMCAA Head Start, 201 E.State Street, Mancelona.

Attend all the six free finan-cial fitness workshops andget your certificate of com-pletion! To register or to findout about the future work-shops, please call 800-443-

5518.

MACKINAC ISLAND

Republican LeadershipconferenceThis year's RepublicanLeadership conference isbeing held at The GrandHotel on beautiful Mackinac

Island, September 23-25.Michigan business leadersand statewide elected offi-cials, as well as presidentialhopefuls will be among thosehighlighted throughout the

event. Governor Rick Snyder,former Governor MittRomney, Governor RickPerry, and CongressmanThaddeus McCotter are some

of the great keynote speakersscheduled for the weekend.

You can register atwww.migop.org/mackinac.

GAYLORDGarden SpeakerSept. 24 MSU Extension's

Alpine Master Gardeners willpresent their annual fall gar-dening extravaganza from9am - 4pm at Otsego Clubfeaturing presentations from

Janet Macunovich and SteveNikkila. The event features agarden market, light conti-nental breakfast, plated

lunch, dessert bar andchances to win door prizes.

To register e-mail [email protected] orcall Dee Burau at 989-732-

2527. Registration is $45prior to Sept. 9 and $55 after.

PETOSKEYHome MaintenanceworkshopNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency

will be hosting workshop onGeneral Home Maintenanceon September 27 from 6pmto 9pm, as part of a Home

Maintenance workshops.The free workshop is offeredto the general public for freeat NMCAA 2202 MitchellPark, Petoskey. To register or

to find out about the future workshops, please call 800-

443-5518.

INDIAN RIVERCar ShowEvery Wednesday through

September, join NorthernRods n Rides Car Club attheir weekly car show at theIndian River Eagle's F.O.E. #4046, 5743 S. Straits Hwylocated 1-1/2 miles south of

Indian River. Local carenthusiasts will be able todisplay their special vehicles,including street rods, muscle,classic, original, restored,custom cars and trucks. The

show begins at 5 pm each

evening with voting at 7pm.The entry fee for cars is $5with 3 trophies awarded each week, weather permitting.The event is co-sponsored by

Northern Rods n Rides CarClub with the purpose to getnice people with nice carstogether for good times andfun. The annual Northern

Rods 'n Rides Car Show willbe held Saturday, September28th. All events are open tothe public and spectators are

welcome. Admission is Free.For information contact

Norm Lang, President,Northern Rods n Rides CarClub at 238-5165.

GAYLORDGuardian Gals MakingChangeEnjoy a 1 Mile, 5k, 10k Run &

Walk at Gaylord Middle

School EnvironmentalCenter & Aspen City ParkTrail. Oct. 1 at 9am. Check-In:Friday 5-7:30pm Saturday7:30-9am. Gaylord MiddleSchool Environmental

Center & Aspen City ParkTrail is located at 600 EastFifth Street. Fees: 10k & 5kRuns & Walks $20 Reg. Fee &$100 Minimum PledgeCommitment To Guardian

Gals, Inc. 1 Mile Runs &

Walks $10 Reg. Fee/Pledges Welcome! RegistrationClosing Date Sept. 30

PETOSKEYFree ForeclosureWorkshopsLearn from experts how to

prevent your home fromgoing into foreclosure.Northwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency(NMCAA) offers Free

Foreclosure Prevention

Education workshops inTraverse City, Petoskey and

Cadillac offices.Homeowners will learn howto avoid foreclosure and the

different foreclosure pro-grams that are available.NMCAA, a certified HUD and

MSHDA Housing Counseling Agency, will also educatehomeowners about the fore-closure process and counselfamilies on budgeting fortheir personal financial situ-

ation. Homeowners do nothave to be within the actualforeclosure process to accessthese services many areavailable to assist before a

crisis actually occurs to keepthe clients out of the foreclo-sure process altogether. Toregister for this workshop orfor more information, call

231-947-3780 / 1-800-632-7334 or visit www.nmcaa.net.

PETOSKEYTriage volunteersneededNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency isseeking triage volunteers toassist families and individu-

als seeking assistance inhomeless prevention, taxpreparation, utility aid andforeclosure prevention.

Volunteers will be trained toassist with initial client

intake, information andreferral, clerical, and otherprojects. Potential candi-

dates will have a passion toaddress human need and the

ability to work in an officeenvironment. Backgroundcheck is mandatory. If youare interested in making areal difference in your com-munity, please email your

resume to [email protected], or mail them to the

Volunteer Coordinator at2202 Mitchell Park Drive,Suite #4, Petoskey, MI 49770.If you have questions, please

contact Michael Shank at231-347-9070.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN

People Fund GrantApplications DueThe Great Lakes EnergyPeople Fund is acceptinggrant applications from non-

profit organizations through-out its local service area. Theupcoming grant application

deadline is Oct.1. Non-profitorganizations can apply for a

grant through the PeopleFund by downloading theapplication at

www.gtlakes.com or by call-ing Great Lakes Energy, 888-485-2537, ext. 1313

CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUNTIESAccepting GrantRequests

Area community founda-tions invite nonprofit organi-zations, educational institu-tions, and municipalities tosubmit grant requests to put

local charitable dollars to work in Charlevoix andEmmet counties. Eligiblenonprofit organizationsmust serve residents of

Charlevoix County or EmmetCounty and work to enrich or

improve life for local resi-dents in some way. The dead-line for submission isOctober 3, 2011. For more

information, contactCharlevoix CountyCommunity Foundation at231-536-2440 or www.c3f.organd Petoskey-Harbor Springs

Area Community Foundation

at 231-348-5820 orwww.phsacf.org.

GAYLORDVolunteers neededThe Retired and Senior

Volunteer Program (RSVP) of

Otsego County partners with

Otsego County Commissionon Aging to provide trans-portation to medicalappointment for older adultsin our community. The

transportation is free toclients as the rides are pro-vided by RSVP Volunteers;RSVP volunteers may receivemileage reimbursement for

travel. As the aging popula-tion grows so does the needfor services for older adults.If you would like to con-tribute to this very importantneed and you are 55 or older,

please contact Lisa at theRSVP office 989-732-6232.

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use to setspeed limits.The new

video is available on MDOT's YouTube chan-nel at www.youtube.com/michigandot.

"We work closely with our partners in lawenforcement to establish the safest speedlimits possible for the benefit of allmotorists," said State Transportation DirectorKirk T. Steudle.

Speed studies are conducted to determinethe 85th percentile speed and identify rea-

sonable driver behavior for a particularstretch of roadway. The speed study is onepart of an engineering and traffic investiga-tion - a nationally accepted guideline for set-ting speed limits. The survey team in the fieldalso identifies and considers other factors,including traffic crash data, traffic volumes,roadside development, roadway configura-tion and condition, number of intersections

and driveways, sidewalks, and any other fac-tors that may influence all types of road users.

"Our comprehensive analysis in determin-ing speed limits relies heavily on identifyingnormal and safe driver behavior and whetheror not a speed limit is realistic," said MSPDirector Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue.

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In a booklet entitled, "Agriculture in

Crawford County, compiled and published

by the Crawford County Board of Supervisors

in 1910, many references were made to theprofitability of raising red clover in Crawford

County. The purpose of the publication was

to entice people to come to Crawford County

and take up farming as a means of making a

living, and thus, increase the tax base of the

county.

The publication boldly stated in several

locations that. "A good living could be made

by raising red clover seed and potatoes." At

that time, pharmaceutical companies pur-

chased clover seed where it was used in the

manufacture of medicines. In order to sepa-

rate the clover seed from the plant and

remove the hulls from around the seed, a

machine called a clover huller was needed.

With the development of sulfa drugs during

World War I, clover seed was no longer need-

ed and the marketability of it fell off dramati-cally. As a result, the clover huller rapidly

became extinct.

Clover Hullers were manufactured from

about 1880 to approximately 1920. The two

largest producers of clover hullers were the

Birdsell Company of South Bend, Indiana and

the M. Rumely Company of LaPorte, Indiana.

Birdsell was the largest producer and contin-

ued to make hullers until 1931 when the Allis

Chalmers Company bought out Birdsell. One

of the largest clover hullers was one built by

the M. Rumely Company. Most clover hullers

were 'junked-out" or simply left to rot away in

a woodlot or fence row at the back of thefarm, very few remain in existence today. Of

the ones that do remain, few are operational.

One of the largest clover hullers built by the

M. Rumely Company can be seen at

Wellington Farm, USA near Grayling in

Northern Michigan. The machine was manu-

factured in LaPorte, Indiana in 1913 and was

sold to a Jackson County farmer in 1915. That

farmer last hulled clover with it in November

of 1945 and the machine sat unused in a shed

until 2002 when it was gifted to Wellington

Farm. With only cleaning and some minor

maintenance, the machine was made opera-

tional and each year it is brought out and

operated at the annual Wellington Tractor

and Engine Show held the last weekend of

August. It is believed that this is possibly the

only clover huller in Michigan that is opera-tional and runs on a regular basis.

In the very near future, Wellington Farm,

USA will launch a campaign to raise money to

construct and "Vintage machinery Museum"

Which will be located at the 60-acre living his-

tory farm. The museum portion of the build-

ing will be 48 feet wide and 104 feet long. At

the end of the museum will be an additional

48 by 48 foot building that will house a

"Northern Michigan Craft Center". Any per-

son, business or corporation who would like

to contribute to this project can send their

check to "Vintage Machinery Museum

Project", Wellington Farm Park, Inc. 6944 S.

Military Road, Grayling, MI 49738. Additional

information can be obtained by calling 989

348 5187 or by email to [email protected]

Wellington Farm, USA is within easy reach

of Exit 251 of I-75 and Exit 206 of US-127.

Wellington Farm, USA is owned and operated

by Wellington Farm Park, Inc., a 5013 non-

profit corporation.

A Clover Huller? What's That?

QUESTION: I'm strugglingwith how to keep my kidsmotivated throughout theschool year. In past years, I'vefelt like the cheerleader, con-stantly encouraging them totake school seriously. How can Imake this year different?

Juli: Truth be told, many parents aredreading the beginning of a new school

year even more than their children forjust the reason you mentioned. It takes alot of energy to motivate kids to stay ontop of their work!

One key to starting out the year on apositive note is to begin with realisticand objective goals as a source of moti-

vation. Whereas the right kind of goalscan be encouraging, the wrong goalscan add to feelings of apathy and failure.

First of all, make sure the goals youhelp your kids set are realistic. Forexample, most children are not capableof getting all A's and stop trying whenthey receive their first subpar grade. So,instead, how about setting the goal ofgetting a higher math grade than youdid last year or turning in your assign-ments on time?

Secondly, your child's goals should beobjective or measurable. Having thegoal of "working hard" may sound

inspiring, but it will feel like nailing Jell-

O to a tree unless there is an objectiveway of seeing progress.

Finally, remember that not all schoolgoals should be academic. Althoughgrades are important, your child may

also need to focus on goals more relatedto character or social skills.

Whether your children are enteringkindergarten or college, help them tocreate a goal or two and write them

down. Younger children may need tohave their goals mapped on a sticker

chart so they can see their progress.Your job is to slowly transfer the moti-

vation for doing well to your children.

Teaching your kids to set and achievegoals is a great step in the process.

** ** **

QUESTION: I have a happy,smart and energetic 8-year-olddaughter who is strugglingwith two problems -- she'smessy and off-task most of thetime. She's a straight-A student,but I constantly have to pushher to get ready for school, doher homework and get to bed.It's exhausting! She seemsunconcerned and unmotivated,

and would rather play than any-thing else. How can I help her?

Jim: We've actually heard from otherparents in your situation. Our firstthought is that your daughter could usea good dose of self-discipline. This

would not only help her be more effi-cient in completing her tasks, it wouldalso relieve you of the burden of polic-ing her all the time.

Implementing a system of rewardsand reinforcement can help yourdaughter learn to take responsibilityand show initiative. Maybe you can tell

her that if she gets herself ready forschool for a straight week without hav-ing to be constantly monitored, you'lltake her out for a milkshake on the

weekend. (The occasional milkshake isa great motivator for my boys -- and forme, too!)

She also needs to experience negativeconsequences. You don't want her toflunk out of school, but if you stophounding her about her homework andshe ends up getting a lower grade as aresult of turning in an assignment late,the trauma of that experience mightoffer just the motivation she needs tostay on top of her schoolwork next time.

Be sure to cut her some slack, too.Some kids are more messy and flighty bynature, and you don't want to change

her personality entirely. Just be sure tolavish praise and affirmation on her

when things go right. A kindand affirming word from you

will likely be the best rewardof all.

** ** **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.

Submit your questions to:

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Students Start School with New SuppliesStudents in Charlevoix and Emmet County

public schools are starting school with newschool supplies, thanks to the many generousdonors to Char-Em United Ways 4th annualStuff the Bus.

Despite the rain, community members

came out and generously donated schoolsupplies. We collected over 10,000 items pluscash donations that were used to purchasebackpacks. The generosity of everyone wasoverwhelming. says Lisa Luebke, Char-EmUnited Way, Program Coordinator.

The Char-Em United Way Board ofDirectors will distribute the supplies to pu blicschools in the two-counties, where they willbe given to students not able to afford all theitems they need to succeed in school.Students in need should ask teachers aboutStuff the Bus school supplies.

Its inspiring to see the support our com-munity shows for this event, continuedLuebke. Not only did we have all the gener-ous donations but we had wonderful volun-teers that made Stuff the Bus a success.Nineteen volunteers spent the day promotingand collecting donations and seven othersvolunteered to sort, countand box all the school sup-plies for delivery to theschools. I know that localfamilies and teachers deeplyappreciate all the help givingour kids the school suppliesthey need for a successful

year.Char-Em United Way

would like to thank everyonethat made Stuff the Bus pos-

sible including Agree Realty,WTCM radio, Avalanche BayIndoor Water Park, K-Mart,Bank of Northern Michigan,Charlevoix Township FireDepartment, Retired andSenior Volunteer Program,

Bergmann Center-Aktion Club, CharlevoixPublic Schools, Johnsons Buses Inc.,

American Red Cross, and the many business-es and individuals that worked to make Stuffthe Bus a success.

On behalf of Char-Em United Way and allthe kids who will be receiving these muchneeded school supplies, Thank you forLiving United!

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On September 5, we observe LaborDay, which is dedicated to the socialand economic achievements of

American workers. Of course, if yourelike most people, work is essential to

your life, both as a means of personalfulfillment and as a necessity for achiev-ing your financial goals, such as a com-fortable retirement. But if youre goingto attain those goals, youll want yourinvestments to work as hard as you do.

For that to happen, youll need totake these steps:

* Know your investment objectives.Whether you work in an office, a manu-facturing plant or any other venue, yourgoal is to produce a clearly identifiable

result. And the same should be true forthe way that you invest. In other words,you should know exactly why you ownevery single one of your investments because only then will you have a clear,unified strategy for achieving yourdesired outcomes.

* Keep investing. As a diligent worker,you show up to work every day becauseyou know that this type of consistency isnecessary for success. A similar princi-ple applies to your investing career. Byinvesting steadily, year in and year out,

you have a much better chance ofreaching your objectives than if you

were to take periodic breaks. Of course,when the financial markets are volatile,it can be tempting to take a timeout,but this stop-and-start approach can

lead to missed opportunities. For exam-ple, if you jump out of the market whenits down, you might miss out on theearly stages of the next rally.

* Build a productive portfolio.Generally speaking, the most industri-ous workers are also the most produc-tive ones. And just as productivity is anasset in the working world, its impor-tant in the investment world, too. Strive

to own a mix of investments in a bal-anced portfolio, based on your risk tol-erance, time horizon and long-termgoals.

* Develop your investment skills. Totruly be a good worker, you need a set ofskills, such as initiative, the ability tomake decisions and the willingness to

work on a team. However, throughoutthe course of your career, you may alsoneed to add new technical proficienciesso that you can stay on top of develop-ments in your field and maintain yourproductivity. As an investor, you alsoneed some core competencies, suchas patience, discipline and the ability toprioritize goals. But

you also need tostay current onfinancial products,the economy, themarkets andchanges in tax- andinvestment-relatedlaws. To helpexpand yourknowledge baseand receive timelyguidance, you may

want to work with afinancial profes-sional.

Labor Day comes just once a year.But by keeping

your investments working hard 365

days a year, youcan keep makingprogress towardthe lifestyle youveenvisioned.

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