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Its time to throw those cares away

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the annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival

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Its been a tradition since 1878, and every yearsince, families from across northern LowerMichigan and beyond feel the excitement growingas early August approaches and the CheboyganCounty Fairgrounds prepare once again to present

a week-long celebration that includes carnival

rides and games, livestock displays and auctions,

fantastic grandstand shows, and the always enter-

taining 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

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Cheboygan, Grayling, Lewiston, Mancelona, Mio, Indian River and surrounding area.

Starts this Saturday

By Erin Schlicher

Theres something for everyone at

the 2011 Lewiston Timberfest, which will take place in downtown

Lewiston from Friday, August 5 to

Sunday, August 7. The festival willfeature an exciting line-up of events,

including live musical entertain-ment, a beer tent, 3-on-3 basketball

tournament, arts and crafts show,

and a huge variety of games andinflatables for the kids.

Every year, it seems to be grow-ing, and we keep adding new things,

said Event Chairperson ByronClouse. Its an all-ages event, and

its a lot of fun. You dont want to miss

it.The festival kicks off at 6:00 p.m.

on Friday with an arts and craftsshow, beer tent, inflatable games,

and pony rides. From 7:00 to mid-

night, there will be a Luau Party fea-turing frozen margaritas, music by

Jimmy Buffett cover band The Pool

Boys, and a surfboard simulatorcompetition.

Saturday features a full line-up ofevents. The days festivities will com-mence at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K and10K run. The Timberfest Pageant willtake place downtown from 11:00a.m. to noon, and the tractor race

will begin at 3:00 p.m. Games andinflatables will be available from11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The much-anticipated Timberfest3-on-3 Basketball Tournament willtake place downtown from 11:00a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Teamsthat have not already signed up forthe tournament will be able to do sodowntown on Friday from 6:00 to7:30 pm.

Right now, we have 37 teamssigned up, but we usually get about 6to 8 teams that sign up at the lastminute, said tournament organizerLori Haas. The registration fee is$80 per team, and the proceeds sup-port underfunded sports programs

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G A Y L O R D

The annual release of the Otsego County Historical Societys

calendar is always a much-anticipated event. Each year, the

calendar presents a series of photographs drawn from the

Historical Societys vast archives, following a unique theme cel-

ebrating the countys history.

The 2012 Otsego County Historical Society calendar, which is

the 24th annual edition, is now available for just $10 each. This

years theme, Businesses of Times Past, is a fascinating image

study of early shops and facilities located throughout the coun-

ty, captured in amazingly vibrant, vin-tage detail.

Calendars are available at the OtsegoCounty Historical Museum, open dailyfrom 10 am until 4 pm with the excep-tion of Wednesdays and Sundays.Calendars may also be obtained at sev-eral Otsego County businesses andorganizations, including ArlenesDiner, New Dimensions Hair Studio,the Otsego County Library, Fifth ThirdBank, the Call of the Wild, G. Willikers,Old Depot Restaurant, Mid NorthPrinting, Gaylord Information Center,the Quilt Shop, Farm BureauInsurance, Pat & Buds store in Elmira,Ellsworth Feed & Grain, Gaylord Feed& Grain, the Gaylord Farmers Market,Herald Times, Otsego Lake Township

Hall and the Otsego County TreasurersOffice.

By Erin Schlicher

The Otsego County Commission on Aging was awarded theDiana C. Jones award from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michiganat the annual Wayne County Senior Fun Fest on June 25. Theaward is named after BCBS retired Vice President ofCommunity Affairs Diana Jones, who is known for her advoca-cy and concern for the needs of the elderly. It recognizes anexceptional organization that provides older adults with healthor social services that enable them to continue to live mean-ingful lives.

The award gives us a sense of pride in our work and lets usknow that others recognize and appreciate what we do, saidOCCOA Executive Director Dona Wishart. Its not the reasonthat we do what we do, but its always nice to receive recogni-

tion.The Otsego County Commission on Aging was recognized forits outstanding volunteer and advocacy programs and servicesto support the independence and well being of older adults inOtsego County. The organization currently touches the lives of24,164 Otsego residents, including nearly 4,500 seniors. A keyservice is the adult day program called Otsego Haus. Othercommission services include home care and nutrition pro-grams, as well as a number of social, caregiver and disease pre-vention programs.

The award came with a $1,000 cash donation to OCCOA. Wishart said that the money will be targeted toward theagencys advocacy programs.

The work we do at OCCOA is really about community, said Wishart. We are really blessed to have so much communitysupport.

The 2012 Otsego County Historical Society calendar is now available forjust $10 each. This years theme, Businesses of Times Past, is a fasci-

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By Jim Akans

Next Thursday, August 11th, the Harbor SpringsCar Festival will fire up with a two -hour driving rallyand tour that embarks from the Birchwood Innstarting at 10 am. Participants will journey throughsome of the most spectacular scenery northernLower Michigan has to offer, following a completelydifferent route from last years rally along pavedroads, and those who want to join in and find out

where this years group will be going can register forjust $20 per person at the Birchwood Inns website, www.birchwoodinn.com, or by calling 800-530-9955.

Rally riders will return to the Birchwood Innaround noon for a fabulous luncheon, and canenjoy the unique shopping opportunities in down-

town Harbor Springs before reassembling for thevehicle show segment of the Car Festival, whichbegins at 5:30 pm in Zorn Park. Those who wish todisplay a vehicle in the show need not participate inthe rally. Last year over 150 cars and trucks of everyvintage and model were on display. There is nocharge to attend the show or display a vehicle in it,and no pre-registration is required.

The waterfront community of Harbor Springs is agorgeous setting in which to experience a late sum-mer vehicle show. Featuring numerous vehiclestyles from vintage classics to restored mid to late20th Centurys rides, as well as hot rods, sports cars,

trucks, and even some current models, there is cer-tain to be more than a few vehicles on displaysquarely aimed to excite anyones automotive pas-sion. There are several fantastic restaurants located

near Zorn Park, as well as street vendors and streetmusicians to help create a memorable evening inthe north.

The Otsego County Habitat for This

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electrical generator and laser level for

use in the construction of Habitat

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Otsego County Habitat for Humanity

does not have to lease the equipment

and is therefore able to build homes

more economically while maintaining

a high standard of quality for their

partners.

Members of the Great Lakes Energy

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highest dollar. The rounded up

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The Harbor Springs Car Festival will be taking place in Harbor Springs next Thursday,August 11th.

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Cheboygan Fair Continued...munity events throughout the year, perhaps

none quite as highly anticipated as the annu-al Fair in early August.

In a 2003 Detroit News readership poll, the

annual Cheboygan County Fair was voted theMichigans Best County Fair and Demo-Derby. With such a fantastic northern

Michigan setting, a huge variety of grand-stand events including live music (featuringthe chart-topping Kentucky Headhunters onMonday, August 8th), the heart-thumping

power of tractor pulls, 4 x 4 truck Mud Runand motocross events, the incredible graceand beauty of horse pulls, and the infamous

Bump & Run obstacle course event onSaturday. There are many fascinating ani-mals to view up close in the livestock barns

and of course, the always dazzling excitementof the carnival rides by Skerbeck Carnivalits easy to see why the fair is a summertimedestination for residents and visitors to the

area.The Cheboygan County Fair runs from

August 6th through the 13th this year, and a

schedule of Grandstand and Special events

appears in this edition of the Weekly Choice,

and 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 and adultsfrom noon until gates close at 11 pm (there is

no admission charge for those ages 12 and

under), and an armband is available at the

Fair Office for just $8, which provides entry at

the gate each day of the fair.

The Cheboygan County Fair has always

been focused very much around the family,

states Dan OHenley, Fair Manager, We keep

our prices very affordable, as we want to

encourage families to come out and enjoy the

fair, and have a great time together.

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 8th. The MegaPass cost is just $50,

and allows unlimited carnival rides through-

out the week of the Fair.

See you at the fair!

Right: The nationallyacclaimed group,

Kentucky Headhunters,will bring their own mix of

country/rock/rockabilly/blues to the grandstandarea at the CheboyganCounty Fair on eveningof Monday, August 8th.

Check out the thrilling action of the 4x4 Truck Mud Run at the Cheboygan CountyFair Grandstand area next Thursday evening, August 11.

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Lewiston Continued...at Johannesburg-Lewiston Schools.

The beer tent will be open from noon tomidnight on Saturday, and will feature livemusic by Gunsmoke, Flipside, and DNA. A $5Timberfest button is required for admision.

On Sunday, there will be a fire departmentwaterball competition at 11:00 a.m. and liveentertainment by the Dixieland Ramblers

from noon to 3:00. All games and inflatableswill be available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.on Sunday, and pony rides will take placefrom 1:00 to 3:00. The timed outhouse race

will begin at 1:00. The outhouse race is a fes-tival favorite, and challenges participants toconstruct a 4 foot by 8 foot wheeled structure

with a toilet seat in the middle. Teams consist

of one rider and four pushers, who maneu-ver the makeshift outhouse through thecourse. The team with the fastest time wins.

The outhouse race is a lot of fun, saidevent organizer Amy Clouse. This will be thethird year that weve had it, and people reallyseem to enjoy it.

Weve spent a lot of time and money to

make this a great event, said Byron Clouse.

Come out and enjoy what we have to offer.

For more information about Timberfest,

including a full schedule of events, visit

www.lewistonchamber.com.

Polish Festival continued...

The 48 Annual Juriedth

"Always the First Weekend in August"

at Elm Pointe in East Jordan, Michigan

"On the shore of Lake Charlevoix"

01656 S. M-66 Hwy. East Jordan

(231) 536-2250

www.portsideartsfair.org

A Family Friendly Fair!Free Children's Craft Booth - Refreshments

Entertainment - E.J. Historical Museum

Saturday, August 6th /10a.m. - 5p.m.

Sunday, August 7th /10a.m. - 4p.m.

The 49th Annual Juried

By Jim Akans

You have probably heard her smooth, pow-

erful singing voice during commercials for

McDonalds, Hallmark Cards, Sears or Heinz

Ketchup, or perhaps you watched as she

received a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best

Musical Recording for Children. In a nation-

al publication poll she has also been voted

Best Solo Performer, Best AcousticPerformer, and Best Female Performer.

Her name is Barbara Bailey Hutchinson,

and on Friday, August 13th, this highly lauded

Michigan singer songwriter will perform a

solo acoustic concert for a northern Lower

Michigan audience at Aten Place in Boyne

Falls. Hutchinsons warm, rich voice will res-

onate through a selection of music full of

grace, carrying messages of tolerance and

human rights, while demonstrating the

humor often found in everyday life.

Hutchinson describes her music as neo-

folk, and legendary songwriter Michael

Johnson call her compositions art

songsevery one paints a picture and tells a

story.

She has performed for audiences across the

globe, including nearly each of the 50 states,

Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand,

and has even appeared at the White House on

three separate occasions.

The concert at Aten Place is a rare opportu-

nity for a northern Lower Michigan audience

to enjoy the music of this gifted artist in a live

performance. Tickets for this very special

concert are $15 or two for $25, and seating islimited. To check seating availability and

order advance tickets, call (231) 549-2076. If

available, tickets will also be sold at the door

the night of the concert.

Doors open on August 13th at 6:30 pm.

Arrive early, bring a picnic snack, and enjoy

the grounds of this beautiful northern

Michigan treasure. Aten Place is located at

3492 Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls, and is a

BYOB facility.

For more information visit the Aten Place

website at atenplace.com or Barbara Bailey

Hutchinsons website at BBHsings.com.

Cheboygan Fair 2011Grandstand Events

(Tentative Schedule. All events rain or shine)

Saturday, August 6 3 pm - Motocross/Quads - $10 per person

Sunday, August 7 1 pm Farm & Antique Tractor Pull - $5 per person

Monday, August 8 7 pm Kentucky Headhunters - $15 (advance) $20 at gate

Tuesday, August 9 7 pm Heavyweight Horse-Pull - $5 per person

Wednesday, August 10 7 pm

Tough Trucks - $7 per per-

son

Thursday, August 11 7 pm -

4x4 Truck Mud Run - $7 per

person

Friday, August 12 7 pm -

Super Modified Tractor &

Truck Pull - $10 per person

Saturday, August 13 7 pm -

Bump & Run Derby Race

$10 per person

Special Attractions and

Events

Saturday, August 6 8 am

until 6 pm Open Horse

Show

Sunday, August 7 1 pm

Queens Pageant

Thursday, August 11 1 pm Kids Day

Saturday, August 13 12 pm

Livestock Auction

Cheboygan Co. Fair, 204 East

Lincoln Avenue, Cheboygan,

MI (231) 627-7051

Grammy Award winner Barbara BaileyHutchinson to perform at Aten Place August 13th

Polish Festival volunteer for the last 17 years.It is designed to bring the communitytogether in that celebration, and it just keepsgetting bigger and bigger each year.

The Festival kicks off with a very cool CarShow & Cruise-In on Main Street in Boyne

Falls beginning at 6 pm on Thursday, and thesounds of classic Rock n Roll from the 50sand 60s performed live by the FabulousOldies But Goodies Band at the Polka Tentfrom around 7 pm until midnight.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the PolkaTent is the festival hot spot for live Polkamusic and dancing, plenty of adult beverages(must be 21 to enter) and plateful after plate-ful of mouthwatering Polish dishes such askielbasa, pierogi, golabki, and kapusta.

Erber notes, Something unique at our fes-tival is the food booths offered by Boyne FallsHigh School students along the main festivalstrip. Each class, 9th through 12th grade, hasa different food offering, and the senior classalways prepares a Polish dish. Proceeds fromthe food sales are used to help fund classtrips.

Friday is Youth Day at the Polish Festival.That means all kinds of fun will be aimed atthe younger attendees (ages 10 and under)such as games, activities, crafts and evenpony rides over at the Boyne Valley TownshipFire Hall from 10 am until noon.

Youth Day is always very special, statesErber. Everything is free for the kids to par-ticipate in, and we also have a Youth BikeParade in the afternoon. They start decorat-ing their bikes at 3:30 pm at the corner ofMaple and Railroad Streets, and the parade

begins at 4:30. Its a great day for families.Thursday is also the day the carnival rides

begin running, provided by ArnoldAmusements. Rides and concessions open at5 pm on Thursday, and 11 am during the restof the weekend.

Other exciting events during the PolishFestival weekend include an Old-timeThreshing and Steam Engine show each after-noon, a Horse Pull at 6 pm on Friday followedby the showing of a family movie, a Classicpre-1960 Tractor Pull at 2 pm on Saturday,

which follows the Grand Royale Parade at 1pm on Saturday.

Royalty in this years Grand Parade includethe 2011 Boyne Falls Polish Festival GrandMarshals, Walter and Wanda Matelski,Honored Citizen, Jane Denise, and Little Missand Little Mister, Zoe Harmon and C.J

Cousineau.Capping the Polish Festival off on Sunday is

one of the most popular, and undoubtedlythe messiest, events of the weekend. The 4-

Wheel Drive Mud Run take place on the eastend of Church Street, with registration from

10 am until noon, and all types of 4-wheeldrive vehicles will compete for the fastest

speed through the muddy course from 1 pmuntil the waning hours of the day. Its an allday event, drawing nearly 1,500 viewers last

year to watch the muddy, noisy fun.It always amazes me how the whole com-

munity pitches in each year to put this festi-

val together, Sandy Erber states. Even manypeople who have moved away from the area

come back to help out each year. Coming tothe Boyne Falls Polish Festival is a wonderful

way to enjoy a great time and carry on a long-standing community tradition.

For a complete schedule of events, visitwww.boynefallspolishfestival.com.

Capping the Polish Festival off on Sunday is one of the most popular, andundoubtedly the messiest, events of the weekend. The 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run.

GrammyAward-winning

Michigansinger

songwriter,BarbaraBailey

Hutchinson

will perform asolo acousticconcert for a

northern LowerMichigan

audience atAten Place in

Boyne Falls onFriday, August13th. Courtesy

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GAYLORDSidewalk Sales

August 5th - 6th. Enjoy old

fashioned, outdoor shopping

throughout downtown

Gaylord. A great opportunityto support our unique local

merchants, shop for great

deals, and enjoy Downtown

Gaylord!

MANCELONAHomebuyer EducationWorkshop

Are you thinking of buying a

new home? Northwest

Michigan Community Action

Agency, a certified HUD

housing counseling agency,

will be presenting a two day

workshop on Homebuyer

Education Workshop on

August 2 and 4 from 6pm to

9pm, as part of a free series ofworkshops on home buying.

This course will teach you the

basics of the home buying

process including options for

low income and moderate

income families. The work-

shops are offered to the gen-

eral public for free at NMCAA

Head Start, 201 E. State

Street, Mancelona. Attend

both the workshops to get

your certificate of comple-tion! To register or to find out

about the future workshops,

please call 1-800-443-5518.

GAYLORDHealthy Living

Attend the Healthy Living for

adults with mental illness

each Tuesday from 10-11am

at the United Way building,

116 E. Fifth St.

Aug. 9 Diabetes education

Aug. 16 What services are

available and how to access

them

INDIAN RIVER

Outdoor Weekend DayCampsThe Salvation Army is hold-

ing day camps for kids ages 8

- 12 years old. There will be a

Bible based curriculum,

explore the forest, paddle

boating, learn about & swim

in beautiful lakes, games,

sports, trail walking, fishing,

community service projects,

earn TSA emblems, make

healthy snacks and dinnersand much more. Session #3

Friday, August 12 & Saturday,

August 13; Session #4 Friday,

August 19 & Saturday, August

20. The times are Friday 6am

- 9pm and Saturday 9am

7pm. The cost is $25 per ses-

sion. For information of reg-

istration please contact

Darlene Olson at 231-408-

8928.

GRAYLINGGarden Tractor Pulls

Aug 14, Aug 28, Sept 11 and

Sept 25. For more informa-

tion, call 989-348-5187 or

visit www.wellingtonfarm-park.org. Farm is open week-

ends May 14 to June 18

9am-5pm, Farm is open

everyday June 19 to October

31 9am-5pm. Last guided

tour is 4:30. Admission:

Adults $7.50/Seniors &

Students $5.50/Family Max

$27.50.

NORTHERN MICHIGANSenator Walker officehoursState Sen. Howard Walker, R-

Traverse City, has scheduled

summer office hours. Office

hours provide constituents

an opportunity to meet and

discuss concerns with the

senator or a member of his

staff. All are welcome.

Aug. 11--Traverse City - 4 to

5pm. Traverse City Public

Library, Thirlby Room, 610

Woodmere Ave.

Aug. 16--Harbor Springs -

10:30 to 11:30am. Harbor

Springs Public Library, 206 S.

Spring St.

Aug. 16--Charlevoix - 1 to

2pm. Charlevoix City Hall,

210 State St.

Aug. 25--Sault Ste. Marie -

11:30am to 12:30pm, Bayliss

Library, 541 Library Drive

Aug. 25--St. Ignace - 2 to

3pm. St. Ignace City Hall, 396N. State St.

GAYLORDConcertThe Worker Bees band. Aug.

5, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Northern

Michigan's premier Roots

Rock, Rockabilly and Honky

Tonk band, the Worker Bees

is a high energy trio of

accomplished musicians that

will bring old school sound to

the Pavilion! The Worker

Bee's song list includes mate-

rial by The Stray Cats, Johnny

Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee

Lewis, Chuck Berry, and

Hank Williams just to name a

few. Bring your lawn chairs

and blankets to enjoy the

sights and sounds under the

Pavilion On Court in down-

town Gaylord. Sponsored by

the Gaylord Downtown

Development Authority.

GAYLORDVolunteers neededThe Retired and Senior

Volunteer Program (RSVP) of

Otsego County partners with

Otsego County Commission

on Aging to provide trans-

portation to medical

appointment for older adults

in our community. The

transportation is free toclients as the rides are pro-

vided by RSVP Volunteers;

RSVP volunteers may receive

mileage reimbursement for

travel. As the aging popula-

tion grows so does the need

for services for older adults.If you would like to con-

tribute to this very important

need and you are 55 or older,

please contact Lisa at the

RSVP office 989-732-6232.

INDIAN RIVERBook saleThe Friends of the Indian

River Library will be hosting

weekly book sales this sum-

mer on Wednesday's from

11am 3pm in the Tuscarora

Twp Building.

GAYLORD

Willy Wonka is com-

ing to townGaylord Community

Productions summer musi-

cal Willy Wonka, will be

showing August 3, 4, 5, and 6

at 7:30pm at the Alan L.

Gornick Auditorium in

Gaylord High School. Tickets

are $10 for seniors and stu-

dents and $12 for adults.

Ticket sales began June 29 at

the Gaylord Information

Center (corner of Otsego Ave.

and First St.). Phone orders

are accepted with credit card

information; phone 989-732-

4000.

ANTRIM, CHARLEVOIX, EMMET &

OTSEGO COUNTIESMammogramsMammogram appointments

are available for low-

income/uninsured/underin-

sured women. If you have

uninsured employees or if

mammograms are not a cov-

ered benefit in their health

insurance package, please

encourage your female

employees to schedule a

mammogram at the Health

Department. Uninsured/

underinsured women age 40

to 64 who live in Antrim,

Charlevoix, Emmet, and

Otsego counties and who

meet income guidelines areeligible. Income guidelines

are generous--women from a

family four can have a house-

hold income of nearly

$56,000 and qualify.

Appointments are available

now! Call the Health

Department of Northwest

Michigan at 800-432-4121

during regular business

hours. Mammograms save

lives!

BOYNE FALLSPolish FestivalOne of best ethnic festivals in

Michigan. Music, rides, food

and fun for the whole family.Aug. 4th - 6th.

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GAYLORDHealthy breathing talk

The Otsego CountyCommission on Aging is

hosting an educational

breakfast Aug. 4 from 9-11am

at the University Center.

Lynne Pichan, Yoga instruc-

tor and a rep from Wright &

Fillipis will offer advice on

how you benefit from healthy

breathing. Suggested dona-

tion is $5. Reservations, 989-

732-1122

GAYLORDGood morningGaylord

You are invited to Good

Morning Gaylord on Friday,

August 5th from 8-9am at

Marsh Ridge Resort. This

event is sponsored by First

Federal of Northern

Michigan with guest speaker

Guardian Gals, Inc. The cost

is $10 for Chamber Members,

$15 for non-members and

includes a breakfast buffet.

GRAYLINGFree ClinicAnniversaryThe AuSable Free Clinic will

be celebrating its Sixth

Anniversary with an open

house and a quilt raffle

Friday, August 5 from 1

4pm. Three homemade and

donated quilts will be raffled

off between 3pm and

3:30pm.

MACKINAW CITYRendezvous inMackinawThe Fort Michilimackinac

Pageant, Inc is sponsoring

the Rendezvous in Mackinaw

and Trade Fair Aug 5-7. It is

their intent to present the

Native Americans, American,

French and English as they

mixed together in the 1700's

and early 1800's in the

Mackinaw Region. The 18th

century Market Fair will fea-

ture merchants and blankettraders with 18th and 19th

century crafts, clothing and

accessories. There will also

be musket firing, cooking

and other demonstrations.

Hawk and knife, archery and

other competitions. Events

are held at Conkling Heritage

Park and the Performance

Court in the Mackinaw

Crossings Mall.

EAST JORDANPortside Art Fair49th Annual Portside Art Fair

is fast approaching Saturday

and Sunday, August 6-7 at

Elm Pointe.

GAYLORDBasketball ShootingContestThe Gaylord Blue DevilBoosters Organization is

holding a BasketballShooting Contest! Shooteither free throws or 3-pointshots for entry into a drawingfor a $50 gift certificate to MCSports! August 7 from 2pm 4pm at MC Sports, M-32

West. Please make a dona-tion per shot - all proceeds gotoward supporting GaylordBlue Devil Athletic Programs.If you make a free-throw,

your name is entered 1 timein the drawing. If you make a3-pointer, your name isentered 3 times.

GAYLORDBaseball Tryouts fornext year's travelteamThere will be a tryout August7 at 4pm for 15-19 year oldsat the Gaylord Little LeagueComplex for next year'sSandlot, American Legionsummer baseball travelteam. Each player will begiven a chance to demon-strate their speed, fielding,hitting, pitching and armstrength. Players chosen toparticipate on next year'steam will have the opportu-nity to train year around. Formore info contact coach GregJones, 989-614-6554 or e-

mail [email protected].

GAYLORDChildren Playgroup August ScheduleTuesday, Aug. 9, 11:30 -12:35pm, Sportsplex Pool,Parent & Child Swim Class.*Free Admission. Swim dia-pers provided for SportsplexParent / Child lessons, hour lesson, hour play-time, then stay as long as

youd like! Tuesday, Aug. 23,10 - 11:30am, Otsego CountyPark, North Pavilion. *Free

Admission. **Snacks, Crafts,& Friends. Questions? Call

Laura at 732-7289 or [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.

GAYLORDDigestive Health

Attend a health seminar atSaks Wellness Center, 1447South Otsego Ave. Aug. 9 at6:30pm on Digestive Health.To reserve your seat, call 989-732-7000

GAYLORDTeddy Bear Picnic

Aspen Ridge RetirementVillage is happy to invite thecommunity to join us for ateddy bear picnic on Aug. 9from 10:30 11:30am. Thisprogram will give young chil-dren the chance to interact

with the elderly in a relaxedatmosphere, while also pro-viding Aspen Ridge residents

a memory stimulating activi-ty. Parents, babysitters, andday care providers are all

welcome to join us with chil-dren of any ages and theirfavorite teddy bear or stuffedanimal. Located at 1261

Village Parkway in Gaylord, Aspen Ridge Retirement Village is an assisted livingfacility that also offers

Alzheimers and dementiacare. Your RSVP to ChristyPayne at 989-705-2500 isgreatly appreciated before

August 5.

PETOSKEYTaxes & insurance

workshopNorthwest MichiganCommunity Action Agency

will be hosting workshop onTaxes and Insurance on

August 9 from 6pm to 9pm,as part of a free series of

workshops on financial fit-ness. The series workshops

LetTom Kuch

(formerly from Norandex)

help you findthe best siding,

windows, doors, metalroof or composite

decking for your home.

Call Tom at J-N-J Construction toget your free estimate for profes-

sional installation of quality prod-ucts for your home or business.

989-370-5738

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...at your favoriteparticipating shops and

restaurants throughoutDowntown Gaylord,including:

Venus & Blue Jeans

Tools To Teach

The Old Spud Warehouse

The Bearded Dogg Lounge

Sollis Casual Wear

Seams Like New

Scrubs R Us

Saturn Booksellers

Rustic Den

Natural Healing Center

Mossback Creek Company

Make It Mine DesignMain Street Shoes

Lady Lattes

Isabellas Copper Pot

Homespun Antiques & Crafts

Hogans Jewelers

Great Rooms

Glendas of Gaylord

G Willikers of Gaylord

Funky Fish & Friends

Freckled Frog Boutique

Do South Furniture & Collectibles

Delphines Quilt Shop

Dan Websters Pro Shop

D & S Custom Art Designs

Country Casuals

Ben Franklin

Be Happy

Alpine Chocolat Haus & Gifts

And More!

TICKETS: General Admission Adults - $10;Seniors and Children 12-16 $8 ; Childrenunder 12 Free. Group rates available - call.

FREE PARKING!

CONCESSION STAND: 2 concession standsfor fast service. We take great pride inprovidingoutstanding food service!

BEER BARN: Onaway Speedway proudlylets you bring your own just no glass con-tainers.

PETS: No pets allowed in the grandstandsor pits EXCEPT service dogs.

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are offered to the generalpublic for free at NMCAA2202 Mitchell Park. Attend allthe six free financial fitness

workshops and get your cer-

tificate of completion! To reg-ister or to find out about thefuture workshops, please call1-800-443-5518.

INDIAN RIVERWeekly Book SalesThe Friends of the IndianRiver Library will be hosting

weekly book sales this sum-mer on Wednesday's from11am 3pm in the TuscaroraTwp Building.

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.

GAYLORDDemocrats meet

Otsego 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 Fresh

couponsThe 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 GraylingFarm 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. If you feel youqualify and would like to par-ticipate in the program, con-tact 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. Culvers

is located on M-32 West.

GRAYLINGSummer lunchprogramThe Christian Help Center ischanging the name and for-mat of the supplementalsummer lunch program. Theprogram runs July 1 - Aug. 31from 11am - 3pm, Monday,

Wednesday and Friday.Parents that reside inCrawford County and haveschool age children thatreceive free or reduced lunchduring the school year areeligible. A parent may come

in one time in July and onetime in August and will begiven a box containingbreakfast, lunch and snackitems. A grant from theCrawford County United Way

will help supplement the costof the program. Questions,call the Christian HelpCenter, 989-348-6046between 1-3 M, W, F

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.

GRAYLINGAssistance withMedicare PremiumsOn Wednesday, August 10 at6pm and on Thursday,

August 11 at 12:30pm, theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging is pro-viding a free seminar onMedicare Extra Help and theapplication process for thoseCrawford County residents

who need assistance in pay-ing for their Medicare premi-ums. If your monthly incomeis below $1,361.25 for anindividual or $1,838.75 for amarried couple and your cur-rent assets are below $12,640for an individual or $25,260for a married couple, youmay be eligible for assistancein paying for your Medicarepremiums. Dinner will beserved at 5pm on August 10and lunch will be served atNoon on August 11 with pre-sentations to follow. The costof the meal is a suggesteddonation of $2.50 for seniors60+ or $5.25 for those under

60. The Grayling SeniorCenter is located at 308Lawndale St. If you needmore information call 348-7123.

HARBOR SPRINGSCar showThe Harbor Springs CarFestival begins Aug. 11 at10am at the Birchwood Inn

with a 2 hour driving tourtraveling throughout thebeautiful countryside. Call800-530-9955 to register forthe tour. The car show beginsat 5:30pm at Zorn Park.

Admission is free for specta-tors and to display your vehi-

cle.

GRAYLINGRummage SaleFundraiserThere will be a RummageSale Fundraiser benefitingthe Grayling Senior Centeron Friday, August 12ththrough Sunday, August 14thlocated at the AmericanLegion Hall in Grayling onthe I-75 Business Loop. TheRummage Sale will be openfrom 9am to 4pm each day.Donations of items in clean,

working order (no clothing,books, or computers) will be

accepted on drop off daysonly. Drop off days will beAugust 9th-August 11th.from10am to 3pm only. There willbe no collection of items atthe Senior Center. If youhave large items and needthem picked up, call theSenior Center. For more

information, contact Helenat (989) 348-7123.

GAYLORDConcert

Free concert. CenterStage! Aug. 12, 7:30 pm 9:30 pm.This multi-talented northernMichigan band will interact

with the crowd while playinga wide variety of tunes.Theyll provide an evening ofmusic that includes country,classic rock, and oldies rock& roll! Their music will make

you want to get up anddance! Bring your lawnchairs and blankets to enjoythe sights and sounds underour Pavilion On Court indowntown Gaylord.Sponsored by the GaylordDowntown Development

Authority.

GAYLORDMichaywe Arts & CraftShowIt is the 33rd year for theMichaywe Arts & Craft Show.

Aug. 12, Noon - 6pm, Aug. 13,10am - 4pm. The show is atthe grounds of the Michayweclubhouse, 1535 Opal LakeRoad.

GRAYLINGRummage SaleFundraiserThere will be a RummageSale Fundraiser benefitingthe Grayling Senior Center

on Aug. 12 - Aug. 14 locatedin the building next to GlensMarket in Grayling on the I-75 Business Loop. 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 be

August 9 - 11 from 10am to3pm only. There will be nocollection of items at theSenior Center. If you havelarge items and need thempicked up, call the SeniorCenter. For more informa-tion, contact Helen at 989-

348-7123.

GAYLORDStuff the BusHelp Stuff the Bus withOtsego County United Way.Every child needs pencils,scissors, crayons, and note-books to start a successfulschool year. United Way ishelping foster childrens edu-cation by collecting muchneeded school supplies forstudents in Otsego County.Stuff the Bus is an annualcampaign sponsored byUnited Way to gather schoolsupplies for local children inneed. With school budget

cuts and many familiesstruggling to get by, thedonated school supplies canmake a huge difference in astudents education. Justbefore the school yearbegins, all items are distrib-uted to schools throughoutthe county. This years Stuffthe Bus will be on Saturday,

August 13 from 10am 3pmat Kmart, Glens Market and

Wal-mart in Gaylord. Dropboxes will also be located atCooper-Standard, Kmart,Glens, Wal-mart and OtsegoCounty Library locations inGaylord, Vanderbilt andJohannesburg Aug. 1- 13.

PETOSKEYStuff the BusHelp Stuff the Bus withChar-Em United Way. Everychild needs pencils, scissors,crayons, and notebooks tostart a successful school year.Char-Em United Way is help-ing foster childrens educa-tion by collecting muchneeded school supplies forstudents in Charlevoix andEmmet Counties. Stuff theBus is an annual campaign

sponsored by Char-EmUnited Way to gather schoolsupplies for local children inneed. With school budgetcuts and many families

struggling to get by, thedonated school supplies canmake a huge difference in astudents education. Justbefore the school yearbegins, all items are distrib-uted to each school in theC h a r l e v o i x - E m m e tIntermediate School District.This years Stuff the Bus willbe on Saturday, August 13 atKmart in Charlevoix andPetoskey. Char-Em United

Way is also accepting mone-tary donations to purchaseschool supplies for studentsin need. Donations should bemailed to Char-Em United

Way, PO Box 1701, Petoskey,MI 49770, with Stuff the Busnoted.

CHARLEVOIXWaterfront Art FairOn August 13 many of thenation's finest artists andcraftsmen will be coming tothe Charlevoix Waterfront ArtFair to exhibit their best

works. These have been cho-sen from over 1000 appli-cants who subject their workto the jury. This is a most dif-ficult task as this fair attractsthe finest but only a limitednumber of spaces are avail-able.

GRAYLINGCemetery walkThe Crawford CountyHistorical Society is sponsor-ing their 4th Cemetery Walkon Aug. 13 from 5-7 PM atElmwood Cemetery on thecorner of N. Down RiverRoad & Business I-75. Thegate will open at 5pm on Aug.13. The greeters will pass outbrochures and direct you to aparking area. There is noadmission charge; donationsare welcome. Wear comfort-able walking shoes and a golfcart will be available forthose who need extra help.

ONAWAYTea Party meetsJoin your friends and neigh-bors at Allis Township Hall

Aug. 13 from 4-6pm to hearspeakers address concerns inLansing and Washington DC.Scheduled speakers are PeterKonetchy, candidate for USSenate; Peter Pettalia, Rep.for Michigans 106th district;Bill Sage, Allegan countycommissioner andspokesman for reconstitut-ing Michigan; Randy Bishop,Michigan Freedom to Work;Greg Marshall, WMKT radio;

Vincent Szczerowki,Chairman of Michigan

Teenage Republicans; Mrs.Peter Konetchy, originallyfrom the Soviet Union, who

will speak about the creepingdangers of socialism. The

Allis Township hall is locatedat the corner of Glasier Rd.and Hwy 638 outside ofOnaway.

GRAYLINGUsed Book SaleThe Friends of the CrawfordCounty Library are hosting aused book sale Aug. 16 20 atthe Devereaux MemorialLibrary, 201 Plum St. Tons ofgently used books for sale atlow prices. Choose from fic-tion, non-fiction, mysteries,old books, better books,cookbooks, kids book andeven sets of books. Salebegins Tuesday, 8/16 at 1pm.

Wednesday Saturday salebegins at 9am.

GRAYLINGComputer ClassesIn partnership with KirtlandCommunity College, theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging will be

offering computer classesduring August. Upcomingclasses include the following:Tuesday, August 16 Computers 101, Thursday,

August 18 Facebook andTuesday, August 30 Computer Purchasing. Costof each session is $10 paid onthe day of the class. Check-infor the classes begins at12:30pm with the class run-ning from 1-4pm. Class sizeis limited to 10 per class. Toregister for a class, pleasecontact the Senior Center at989-348-7123.

MANCELONASummer CelebrationTuesday, August 16 - Jason &Nick - A Good Times, GreatMusic duo. Held downtownMancelona at the Triangle

Park (near the clock). All arewelcome to attend, and thereis no charge. Bring lawnchairs and blankets. In caseof inclement weather, con-certs will be moved to theMancelona 7/8 grade gym.Concert time is from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

GRAYLINGMackinac Island tripThe Grayling Senior Center

will be taking a trip to theMackinac Island on Tuesday,

August 16th. This trip willinclude Coach BusTransportation to MackinacIsland, Round trip ferry boat

ride, Carriage Tour, entranceinto Fort Mackinac andlunch in the Tea Room locat-ed in the Fort. Cost for thetrip is $95. Reservations andpayments are required inadvance. To register for thetrip, please contact HelenNolan at the Senior Center at989-348-7123.

GAYLORDBusiness after Hours

Aug. 17, 5-7pm at AlpineTavern & Eatery. Sponsoredby Otsego County United

Way and hosted by AlpineTavern & Eatery.

PETOSKEYOne woman showCrooked Tree Arts Centerpresents An Evening withDora Stockman August 17 at7pm. This theatrical one

woman show is free and

open to the public. Dorasstory is presented in threeacts by Margaret ORourke-Kelly an accomplishedteacher and actress and

writer. Dr. O'Rourke-Kellyresearched and authoredDoras biography of dynamicleadership roles in W.C.T.U.,Suffrage, the Grange, andpublic office. Doras story

will be brought to lifethrough song and scenes thatare engaging, witty, andentertaining.

GRAYLINGFree Divorce ClinicClinics sponsored by The46th Judicial Circuit Bar

Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and RiverHouse Womens Shelter. Thesessions are open to anyone

who is in the process ofdivorce and cannot afford tohire an attorney to representthem. Next clinic in Graylingis Aug. 18 at the CrawfordCounty courthouse, 5:30pm.Future dates are Oct. 20, Dec.15 and Feb. 16, 2012.

PETOSKEYWorkers CompSeminarThe Northern MichiganSociety of Human ResourcesManagement presents

Worker's Compensationfrom Prevention toLitigation. Learn what everyemployer must know about

Workers Compensation, August 19, 8am - 12:30pm.Odawa Hotel (Formerly

Victories Casino & Hotel),The Michigan Room. To reg-ister please visit:h t t p : / / w c a u g 1 9 -chamber.eventbrite.com.Event Sponsored byKorthaseFlinn

GRAYLINGSenior Center DanceJoin us on Friday, August 19at 6pm for an evening ofDance at the Grayling SeniorCenter located at 308Lawndale St. The dance willfeature music by TheReflections. Tickets can bepurchased in advance at theSenior Center. The cost is$10.00 per person. If youhave any questions, pleasecall Helen Nolan at 348-7123.

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Q: My husband and I have beenmarried for five years. He has beena great father to my children from aprevious marriage. Just within thelast month, my 13-year-old hasbecome disrespectful toward hisstep dad, saying things like, "Whatare you going to do? You're not mydad!" What do we do?

Juli: The behavior you're describing ispretty 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 andbrains develop. Often, this is donethrough boundary-pushing and disre-spectful behavior. The added element ofa step dad may give your son even moregumption 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 biologicaldad. But I care about you and you live inmy house, so I expect you to honor ourrules." In addition to wanting his own

way, your son may also be challenging your husband's love and commitmentto 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 andprivileges that they don't have. Let himstay up later, decorate his room, buy hisown clothes with an allowance andtackle more household responsibilities.

However, within this growing autono-my, make it clear that he needs torespect your rules and authority. Insteadof getting into a power struggle, deter-mine reasonable consequences for dis-respectful or irresponsible behavior.

There are many excellent resources toguide you through the teen years,including "Boundaries With Teens" byJohn Townsend and "Preparing for

Adolescence" by James Dobson.

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Q: My wife and I have only beenmarried for six months, and frankly,we feel like we just get on eachother's nerves most of the time. I did-n't think the "spark" would die sosoon. What should we do?

Jim: What you're experiencing is notthat unusual. Being a newlywed can bescary. No matter how strong the rela-tionship, the lofty expectations you hadbefore the wedding rarely match the

reality after you say "I do."My wife, Jean, and I had a rough timeearly in our marriage. I had come from a

broken home with no healthy male rolemodels, and Jean was dealing withdepression. If not for counseling, prayerand friends, we might have withered onthe vine.

You and your wife might considermeeting with a pastor or marriage coun-selor about your frustrations. Doing sois not an admission that there's some-thing seriously wrong with your rela-tionship. It's a sign of your commitmentto 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 areolder couples with years of experienceunder their belts. They can offer wisecounsel 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 marriagementors. Moms and dads don't alwayshave the objectivity to offer unbiasedadvice. According to Drs. Les and LeslieParrott, a marriage mentor is not a par-ent or a close friend. The Parrotts alsonote that marriage mentors are not "oncall" for every crisis, they don't haveperfect marriages themselves, and theyaren't know-it-alls. Rather, they'refriendly acquaintances who can model

a healthy relationship and offer insightswhen needed.

With commitment, prayer,and the wise counsel of acouple who have stood

where you stand today,there's no reason why youand your wife can't thriveduring these early years ofmarriage. God bless you!

** ** **Jim Daly is president of Focus on

the Family, host of the Focus on theFamily radio program, and a hus-

band and father of two.Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-

chologist, co-host of Focus on theFamily, author of several books, and a

wife and mother of three.Submit your questions to:

[email protected] 2011

Focus on the Family,Colorado Springs, CO 80995

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The ramp at Gaylord Regional Airport isundergoing a massive re-surfacing, as crewsare hard at work completing the asphalting oframp area in front of the terminal, which nowalso includes a concrete pad capable of sup-porting larger commercial aircraft. Phase I ofthe project also includes the installation of aFast Ride route leading from the soon to be

completed Snow Removal EquipmentBuilding (Phase II of the project) to the rampand runway area. Matt Barresi, GaylordRegional Airport manager, found an environ-mentally conscious use for the asphalt that

was removed, utilizing it to create a perimeterinspection roadway around fence that sur-rounds the runway area. Both phases of theimprovement project are expected to be com-pleted this fall.

Gaylord Walmart manager, KevinDrummond, presents Otsego CountyHistorical Society Executive Director, Jim

Akans, with an LCD television for use at theOtsego County Historical Museum. The gra-ciously donated television will be utilized todisplay a slideshow of the Museums vast col-

lection of historical photos and a DVD pres-

entation of early Otsego County history to

museum guests. The Otsego County

Historical Society wishes to thank Gaylord

Walmart for their generous donation. Photo

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Gaylord The Northern Michigan Partnership for Veterans

is proud to announce the 1st annual We Honor Militaryevent for both active and veteran military and their familiesfrom all branches of service. This event will be an education-al and fun-filled day to honor our military men and women.The event will be held Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 10 amto 3 pm at the Otsego County Fairgrounds located at 895 N.Center Rd in Gaylord. Exhibitors are invited to participate inthis event and showcase your business or organization. Allexhibitors are asked to provide a service, product or discountfor the military attendees. Space is free in exchange for yourparticipation. For more information contact Cindy Goddardat 231-330-9059 or [email protected]

The Northern Michigan Partnership for Veterans is a com-munity-based organization participating in the We Honor

Veterans project which is a national awareness and action

campaign initiated by the National Palliative Care andHospice Organization in collaboration with the Department

of Veterans Affairs. Members of the Northern Michigan

Partnership for Veterans include Heartland Home Health and

Hospice, Seniors Helping Seniors, Tendercare Gaylord,

Northern Management and Access Unlimited, Otsego County

Veterans Affairs, American Red Cross, Otsego County

Fairgrounds, Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, The

Brook, Saginaw VA Medical Center, and the Department of

Veterans Affairs. Organizations and businesses interested in

becoming a part of this Partnership can contact Cindy

Goddard at 231-330-9059 or Carla Parkes at 989-448-8323 for

more information about meeting days and times.

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Were in the Dog Days of summer traditionally the hottest, steamiest time

of year. But in a few weeks, the temper-atures will begin to cool down. Natureisnt alone in this heating-and-coolingpattern you can also find evidence ofit in the investment world. To be specif-ic, todays hot investments can losetheir sizzle quickly which means that,as an investor, youll need to take stepsto avoid being left out in the cold.

An investment can become hot that is, its price can shoot up for anyof a number of reasons. For example, acompany that provides a well-knownproduct or service may decide to gopublic by making its shares available toinvestors; when this happens, the stocksbecome hot for a while. An invest-ment may also become hot if a favor-able event occurs, as might be the case

with a drug company that gains permis-

sion to sell a medicine thats much indemand. And some investments heatup because an expert is touting themin the media.

But although different investmentsmay get hot for different reasons, theyall share one thing in common: They

will cool off. In fact, by the time you andmany other investors hear about a hotstock, it may already be cooling off. If

you buy into an investment thats beenhot for a while, you should recognizethat its upside potential may not be

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* Increase share ownership. One key

to building wealth is to increase theamount of shares you own in yourinvestments. Hot stocks are oftenexpensive stocks, so you may be limitedin the number of shares you can pur-chase. As an alternative, look for qualityinvestments that are trading at reason-able prices. You might also considerbuying additional shares in qualitycompanies you already own.

* Buy appropriate investments. Evenif you can afford to buy some shares in

hot stocks, should you? These stocksmay not be suitable for your needs, forany number of reasons: too risky for

your risk tolerance, too similar to otherstocks you already own, and so on. Youneed to own investments that areappropriate for your individual needs.Of course, you also need to keep inmind that any investment in stocks

whether hot or not will fluctuate withchanges in market conditions and maybe worth more or less than your originalinvestment when you sell.

* Diversify your holdings. By continu-ally pursuing hot investments, youmight end up with an unbalanced, non-diversified portfolio. By diversifying

your holdings, youcan help reducethe impact of

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By followingthese suggestions, youre unlikely toexperience thethrill of chasingafter hot invest-ments but you

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The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties is continuingits efforts to place senior volunteers in educational

settings. An information and training session willbe held on Wednesday, August 10 from 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center,1322 Anderson Rd. Lunch will be served to partici-pants. Thanks to a grant from the OlesonFoundation, there is no charge for this trainingopportunity. This session is open to current volun-teers, as well as those in the area that are interestedin learning about how they can be involved.

RSVP is a Senior Corps program administered bythe Corporation for National and CommunityService, which provides volunteer opportunitiesfor individuals aged 55 and over, serving non-prof-it partner agencies throughout Charlevoix andEmmet counties. The program is sponsored byFriendship Centers of Emmet County. RSVP offers"one stop shopping" for all who want to find chal-lenging, rewarding, and significant service oppor-tunities in their local communities.

RSVP launched their Volunteers in Educationinitiative last summer, and the push was success-ful. As compared to the same twelve-month period

(July 1 to June 30) in 2009-2010, the number ofhours RSVP volunteers served in schools nearlydoubled, from 646 hours in 09-10 to 1,287 hours

in 10-11. Volunteers have stepped up to help outin a number of elementary schools throughoutRSVPs two-county service area, from Pellston toBoyne Falls to Charlevoix.

A poll conducted by United Ways across the U.S.in the fall of 2010 revealed that the vast majority of

Americans felt U.S. schools were declining.Regardless of who they are, where they live, or whatthey do, everyday Americans see good schools andgood communities as inextricably linked. They seethe impact of education on their local communityand, conversely, the need for their entire localcommunity to take responsibility for the quality oftheir childrens education. And while they clearlyhave the desire to take action, many are unsurehow or whether they can make a real differenceand want to step forward only if they can. Thereport signaled that many people are willing tohelp, but don't know how to go about it. RSVP

offers a program that matches the talents of oldervolunteers with needs in local schools.Volunteers placed in school settings by RSVP are

able to choose their level of involvement with stu-dents. Some work one-on-one as mentors for at-risk children. Others serve as tutors for students

who are challenged with reading or math. Somemay choose to work with groups of children, byleading reading groups or enrichment studies.Others have offered listening ears for early readers,or acted as teachers assistants during art class.

Reservations are required by August 8th for theVolunteers in Education training, and can bemade by contact-ing Sue AnnBouwense, RSVPProject Director,at (231) 347-3211or (888) 347-0369,ext. 29. If you areinterested in thisvolunteer oppor-tunity, but areunable to attendthe meeting onthe 10th, pleasecall the RSVPoffice.

Char-Em United Way will host the 4thannual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug.

13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the K-Mart Plazasin Petoskey and Charlevoix. Extra expensesfor school are difficult for many in the currenteconomy. Char-Em United Way is asking ourcommunity to collect and donate school sup-plies for local children.

We want to make sure that every child hasthe supplies they need to succeed in school,said Benjamin Crockett, AmeriCorps VISTA

with Char-Em United Way. Cuts in schoolbudgets and the struggling economy have left

many local kids without basic tools likecrayons, pencils, paper and scissors.

Shoppers can get a list of suggested schoolsupplies by going to Char-Em United Ways

website at www.charemunitedway.org. Thedistribution of school supplies to students inneed will be coordinated with the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District.

To make it easy for people to give, stores

throughout Charlevoix and Emmet County will have drop-boxes available from August

1st through the 12th. As an extra incentive toget involved, a raffle drawing for each familythat contributes will be held on August 13th.The grand prize will be two tickets to

Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (one prizefor each location).

Volunteers are needed to help staff theevent on August 13th and help sort a bus loadof school supplies on August 16th. To volun-

teer, contact Lisa or Ben at 487-1006 [email protected].

Char-Em United Way is also acceptingmonetary donations to purchase school sup-plies for students in need. Donations shouldbe mailed to Char-Em United Way, PO Box1701, Petoskey, MI 49770, with Stuff the Busnoted, or use one of the donation boxes avail-able at the buses.

RSVP offers information and training for Volunteers in Education

Char-Em United Way teams up with area schools to Stuff the Buswith supplies for local children

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