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Opening of the

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Patricia Osburn, OtsegoConservation District

Administrator, is being honoredby the American Association ofUniversity Women (AAUW)Gaylord Area Branch as 2012sWoman Making History. There

will be a luncheon on Saturday,March 24th at 12:30pm atMichaywe Inn the Woods tohonor Patricia.

Patricia is being honored forher work on the DemonstrationGarden and ConservationForest. She envisioned a greenspace in Gaylord, open to thepublic, where people could learnabout the water quality (andother) benefits of landscaping

with native plants. In 1997 sheput plans in motion, clearing outthe county dump nearLivingston Blvd. and creating a3-acre garden next to 16 acres of

woods and trails.

By Jim Akans

There are many facets con-

tributing to the quality of life

one experiences in a communi-

ty. Those range from practical

considerations such as the

availability of transportation,

shopping and medical services,

employment and educational

opportunities, to subjective

impressions regarding safety,

the effectiveness of government

and community leadership, the

arts, entertainment and recre-

ational venues, and the variety

of opportunities for youth and

adult participation within the

community. Each of these

areas and more contribute to

quality of life, and each individ-

ual places their unique empha-

sis on how these factors affect

their satisfaction and enjoy-

ment in a community.

Over the past year, an exten-

sive survey and assessment has

been developed and is under

implementation in Otsego

County to help assess the quali-

ty of life residents in the county

experience in 12 key areas.

Administered through the

Northeast Michigan Council for

Governments (NEMCOG), andimplemented through the

cooperation and participation

of several area agencies and

organizations including the

MSU Extension, County of

Otsego, Otsego County

Township Officers Association,

District Health Department,

Otsego County Community

Foundation and the Otsego

SEE QUALITY OF LIFE PAGE 4A

Patricia Osbornto be honored as

AAUWs 2012 WomanMaking History

STORY

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By Jim Akans

Its an unassuming lookingstructure located in an industri-al park just south of the TraverseCity Regional airport. Yet it isone of only two such state-of-

the-art recycling and recoveryprojects currently under opera-tion in the entire United States,the other not surprisingly situ-ated in the leading edge com-munity of San Jose, California.

What makes this 4.5 acre, $12

million facility so unique is thatis designed to actually sortrecyclable material directlyfrom a bags of everydaytrash, ultimately recoveringabout 50-percent of recy-

Inside...

SEE PATRICIA OSBORN PAGE 5A

STORY

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Otsego County Quality of Life

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developed and is under implementation in Otsego County to help assess the

quality of life residents experience and desire.

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Patricia Osburn, Otsego Conservation

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By Jim Akans

Situated in a beautifully renovated mid-20th century home just south of the centerof the pleasant community of Mio, OBriens

Restaurant offers an unexpected, and trulymemorable, dining experience that is

unique, elegant and most of all; delicious.

Under the careful and expert guidance ofDan and Betty OBrien, who have over 40

years of experience in the restaurant busi-

ness that includes operating establishmentsin Breckenridge, Colorado and Key West,

Florida, OBriens places their focus on ambi-ence, service and high quality meals Dan

prepares using only the finest of ingredients.

The reasonably priced fare includes a won-derful range of beef, chicken, seafood dishes

and more, plus a selection of house special-ties that reflect the OBriens 20 years of serv-

ice in Key Wests food service industry.

This is truly a remarkable adventure infood, remarked my wife, Cindy, during our

recent visit to OBriens. Each course is

absolutely delicious, and leaves you eagerlyanticipating the next.

Another regular OBriens patron noted,Its like receiving a plain paper wrapped box

in the mail, and upon opening, finding a glit-tering array of treasures within.

The dining experience at OBriens openswith a basket of fresh homemade breads andan accompanying trio of butters; plain, cin-

namon and garlic. Next up is a seven-itemrelish tray, with refreshing choices of carrots,

coleslaw, cottage cheese, applesauce, black

olives, hotty-totty pickle slices, and cornrelish.

For the main course, we split the prime rib

(seasoned and slow roasted to perfection)and blackened Mahi-Mahi (the perfect light,

yet firm and slightly spicy complement).Dont miss the opportunity to check out

Dans Tasty Taters, a longstanding family

recipe that will leave you searching yourplate for one last bite.

Save room for dessert, because OBriensKey Lime Pie is simply out of this world

good. The secret recipe was reportedly

passed to Dan from a friend down in KeyWest, and Northern Michigan diners are now

the blessed benefactors of this exchange.

OBriens Restaurant is truly a familyowned and operated establishment, with

Dan and Betty at the helm and their son anddaughter, Vincent and Peggy, handling bar- tending and customer service

roles respectively.The ambience is unique, ele-

gant and comforting. The estab-lishment is split into two interiordining areas plus a screened inoutdoor Florida Room. Thedcor is highly detailed with avariety of vintage china,stemware and accents, creatingthe perfect atmosphere for enjoy-ing a fabulous and intimate din-ing experience.

Drive a little and enjoy a lotis OBriens on-the-mark promo-tional slogan, and consideringthe journey through the gorgeousNorthern Michigan countrysideleading to Mio is a feast for thesenses as well, I would highlysuggest enjoying the wonderfuldrive, as well as the excellentadventure in food that waits atthe journeys end.

OBriens Restaurant is locat-ed at 320 S. Morenci (M-33) inMio, across from the CountyCourthouse and directly infront of the Songbird Motel.Hours of operation are

Wednesday through Saturday,5 to 8 pm. For information and

reservations call (989) 826-5547.

Photo by Jim AkAns

Photo by Jim AkAns

Situated in a beautifully renovated mid-20th century home just south of the pleas-ant community of Mio, OBriens Restaurant offers an unexpected, and truly mem-

orable, dining experience that is unique, elegant and most of all; delicious.

Under the careful and expert guidance of Dan andBetty OBrien (inset photo), OBriens Restaurant in

Mio places their focus on ambience, service andhigh quality, and truly memorable, meals.

OBriens Restaurant in Miooffers a unique and elegant adventure in food

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WEATHER:

ThursdayHigh 59 Low 49

FridayHigh 57 Low 46

SaturdayHigh 62 Low 47

SundayHigh 65 Low 52

MondayHigh 67 Low 43

TuesdayHigh 52 Low 41

Medal of Honor Recipient toSpeak at NCMC

Marine Sergeant Dakota Meyer, recipient of the Medal of

Honor, will appear at North Central Michigan College on

Wednesday, March 28, for a Lecture Series presentation. Sgt.

Meyer received the militarys highest honor in a ceremony at

the White House last September for his actions during the

Battle of Ganjgal in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in 2009. He

is the first living Marine to receive the honor since 1973 and,

at age 23, one of the youngest.

On September 8, 2009, a group of Marines accompanied

by two platoons of Afghan National Army and Border Police,

moved on foot into the village of Ganjgal for a predawnmeeting with village elders. Three U.S. Marines and a U.S.

Navy corpsman were cut off after their patrol was ambushed

by more than 50 enemy fighters firing rocket-propelled

grenades, mortars and machine guns from houses and forti-

fied positions on the slopes above.

Over a six-hour period, Meyer risked almost certain death

from heavy enemy fire as he and others repeatedly

approached the area of the ambush in a heroic effort to

return fire, retrieve wounded U.S. and Afghan soldiers and

recover the bodies of the missing Americans.

Meyer, a corporal at the time, suffered shrapnel wounds to

his arm and did not expect to survive the battle. I wasnt

really thinking I could die, it was just a matter of when, said

Meyer. I never thought I was going to come out (but)

thats what Marines do.

The Medal of Honor Citation summarized his actions this

way: Corporal Meyers daring initiative and bold fighting

spirit throughout the six-hour battle significantly disrupted

the enemys attack and inspired the members of the com-

bined force to fight on. His unwavering courage and stead-

fast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades in the face of

almost certain death reflected great credit upon himself and

upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps a nd the

United States Naval Service.

The full citation can be seen at this U.S. Marine Corps web

page:

http://www.marines.mil/community/pages/MedalofHonorSgtDakotaMeyer-Citation.aspx

Currently, Meyer is partnering with the Marine Corps

Scholarship Foundation to raise $1 million to support the

education of children of Marines and has issued the Dakota

Meyer Scholarship Challenge to America to match his

efforts to raise an additional $1 million.

The Lecture Series presentation will take place at 7 p.m. in

the colleges Student and Community Resource Center. The

program is free; however, tickets will be required for entry.

They are available at North Centrals college store, student

services office and the business office on the Petoskey cam-

pus, at the colleges Cheboygan office at Cheboygan High

School, the Gaylord office at the University Center at Gaylord

and at the East Jordan office at the Lake Street Center in East

Jordan.

St. Patricks Dayhas a very colorful

history indeedBy Jim Akans

While a patron saint of Ireland, the hero of St.

Patricks Day, St. Patrick himself, was actually born

Maewyn Succat, the son of a wealthy landowner,

in Britain somewhere around 385 AD. He was

captured by pirates and taken to Ireland during

his impressionable mid-teens, and spent several

years in slavery herding sheep.Maewyn returned to Ireland when he was in his

30s and became a bishop, adopting the Latin

name Patricius, later shortened to Patrick. St.

Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed clover,

or shamrock, to symbolize the concept of the holy

trinity in his ministry. St. Patrick is believed to

have passed away on March 17th in the year 461

AD, and thus it is on the occasion of his death that

St. Patricks Day is celebrated each year.

Among the many legends attributed to St.

Patrick is that he drove snakes out of Ireland, an

act refuted by modern science. However, its the

fabled four-leaf clover, also known as a shamrock,

which has put much of the green into St. Patricks

Day over the years.

The image of the precious shamrock was widely

popularized to baby boomers in America by

Lucky the Leprechaun, who first appeared on

childrens cereal boxes back in 1963. Children

pursued Lucky who lamented they were always

after me Lucky Charms, a sugar and grain version

of his pot o gold; consisting of magically deli-

cious stars, moons, hearts and especially hard to

find green clovers, or shamrocks

Now there never was an actual Shamrock

Plant, it is a word with roots in the Irish seam-

rog which means little clover. Clover there is

plenty of, with hundreds of varieties, though the

true Irish Shamrock as identified by Nathaniel

Colgan in the late 1800s, is the Trifolium repens, a

creeping White Clover.

A white shamrock?

Well no, the flower is white, but the familiar leaf

is as green as the Emerald Isle itself. This particu-

lar species was held in high esteem by the early

Celts of Wales, and represented a charm against

evil spirits. Three-leaf shamrocks from St. Patricks

times have sprouted into the lucky four-leaf clover

variety much sought after today. They are consid-ered a symbol of good luck a nd good fortune that

according to some estimates can be found only

once among 10,000 of the regular three-leaf brand

choking off the grass in many a lawn.

The color blue also has a place in St. Patricks

lore. According to legend, St. Patrick preferred

blue as the color of his vestments. Green actually

didnt become associated with St. Patricks Day

until the 19th century. In early Ireland, green

was the imagined color of fairies and immortals,

and was used by farmers to encourage crops to

grow.

Today, green is everywhere on St. Patricks Day.

We have green beer, green hair, green water in the

Chicago River, green clothing worn somewhere to

keep from getting pinched, and of course, green

shamrocks.

So grab some green and enjoy the luck of the

Irish this St. Patricks Day. As one popular Irish

toast proclaims: may the roof above us never fall

in, and may we f riends beneath it never fall out.

Its the Greenest Day of the Year

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2010 Amount 2011 Amount 2011-12 Amount

Atlanta 3/14/2010 33.1 3/14/2011 48 3/12/2012 57.9

Charlevoix 3/14/2010 74.3 3/14/2011 73.1 3/12/2012 47.4

East Jordan 3/14/2010 79.2 3/14/2011 89 3/12/2012 72.2

Gaylord 3/14/2010 78.5 3/14/2011 102.8 3/12/2012 99.2

Mio 3/14/2010 25.6 3/14/2011 46.1 3/12/2012 48.9

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Petoskey 3/14/2010 83.3 3/14/2011 85.4 3/12/2012 73.3

Snowfall

totals

Records and Normals forGaylord at Gaylord Regional Airport

Record Normal Record Normal Record Record

Month Day High High Low Low Precip. Snowvall

March 15 74 F 1990 37 F -10 F 1980 17 F 1.41 in. 1959 9 in. 1959March 16 67 F 1990 37 F -9 F 1997 18 F 0.26 in. 1989 3.5 in. 1989March 17 66 F 1966 37 F -6 F 1967 18 F 0.4 in. 1992 5 in. 1989March 18 65 F 1966 38 F -10 F 1959 19 F 0.37 in. 1998 5 in. 1965March 19 58 F 1976 38 F -6 F 1989 19 F 0.57 in. 1983 8 in. 1971March 20 58 F 1976 39 F -10 F 1986 20 F 0.43 in. 1970 5.5 in. 1970March 21 57 F 2003 39 F -6 F 1988 20 F 0.83 in. 1994 6 in. 1982March 22 60 F 1987 40 F -6 F 1989 21 F 1.6 in. 1975 13 in. 1955March 23 63 F 2000 40 F 2 F 2008 21 F 0.56 in. 1966 5.5 in. 1974March 24 67 F 1987 41 F -10 F 2008 21 F 0.72 in. 1851 11.5 in. 1951

March 25 65 F 1987 41 F -11 F 1983 22 F 0.36 in. 1997 3 in. 1997

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Quality of Life Continued...County United Way, the goal is to reveal

these quality of life findings in a report antic-

ipated to be released in early 2013. The

main categories that are being utilized to

measure the quality of life in Otsego County

are;- Housing

- Economy

- Government & Political

- Health & Wellness

- Safety & Security

- Community & Civic Engagement

- Recreation & Leisure

- Infrastructure

- Faith Based

- Education & Lifelong Learning

- Arts & Culture

- Natural Resources & Environment

The assessment involves several core steps

and phases, the first of which was completed

late last year. This was a 68-question survey

mailed to approximately 10-percent of

Otsego County residents who participated inthe 2008 presidential election. Nearly 50-

percent of these 1,167 individuals completed

and returned the surveys an unexpectedly

high return rate. Concerns over unemploy-

ment, insufficient wage levels, and gas prices

were areas a high percentage of respondents

agreed upon, as were a high levels of satis-

faction in regard to Otsego County being a

great place to raise a family, having neigh-

borhoods that are safe, offering abundant

opportunities to get involved and volunteer,

has a wide diversity of churches, and a great

county library.

While this first phase of the assessment

provides an informative snapshot of quali-

ty of life impressions from written survey

respondents, the overall assessment willinvolve many additional methods and par-

ticipants.

Currently, the opportunity to take an

online survey is open to all Otsego County

residents. The deadline for completing this

survey is fast approaching, as it must be

completed by Friday, March 16th. This sur-

vey takes about 10 minutes to complete. A

request to participate can be made by visit-

ing the website listed at the end of this arti-

cle.

Additional components of the Quality of

Life Assessment will include analysis ofrecent studies and data gatherings, such as

the 2010 Census, Otsego County Master Plan

and 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness in

Otsego County, the Community for a

Lifetime Assessment, and the One County

One Vision. Focus groups are also being

assembled, and there is group of outside

experts called a Community Assessment

Team who will meet with area residents and

investigate high priority issues. Targeted

input from area youth is also a top priority

and this is being collected through surveys,

advisory groups, group projects and social

media networks.

The final step in the Otsego County

Quality of Life Assessment will involve the

35-member advisory committee and projectmanager utilizing this amazing collection of

data to document the current quality of life

in Otsego County. The findings will be sum-

marized in a Quality of Life Progress Report

that will include a comprehensive communi-

ty profile detailing the countys assets and

notable features.

Phil Alexander, who is spearheading the

Quality of Life Assessment project, observes

that these results will offer Otsego County

residents and leaders a tremendous resource

for becoming proactive in planning for the

future.

Change is going to happen, he relates,

so we might as well help steer it in the

direction of our desired future. Otsego

County has a lot of good things going - so

let's capitalize on our assets and opportuni-

ties, and continue working together to

ensure our community is a great place to live

and work.

To learn more about the Otsego County

Quality of Life Assessment, visit

www.otsego.org/qol.

Photo by Jim AkAns

Education and Lifelong Learning are among the 12 key categories that are beingutilized to measure the quality of life in Otsego County.

Photo by Jim AkAns

Courtesy Photo

Otsego County has a lot of good things going, observes Phil Alexander, who isspearheading the Quality of Life Assessment project, so let's capitalize on our

assets and opportunities, and continue working together to ensure our communityis a great place to live and work.

Recycling continued...clables from that waste stream that wouldnormally end up in landfills.

Innovative recycling technology isexpanding at an unprecedented rate, statesKelly Ignace, director of marketing and pub-lic relations for American Waste. Originallyrecycling efforts were directed primarily in

high density population areas in the coun-trythat is starting to change. Part of that isbecause more people are asking for recyclingin more rural areas. Another factor is theeconomy, as people have a growing desire to

waste less. They are more aware of whatthey are spending money on and want tohave a say in where the waste from thoseproducts is ultimately going.

Recently, I was part of a group of fourteencommunity members from Otsego County

who attended a tour of the American Wastefacility in Traverse City. Otsego County is

currently looking at ways to improve theavailability and effectiveness of recycling inthe county, with a proposed enhanced recy-cling program planned for voter considera-tion on the upcoming November ballot. Theapproximately one-hour tour of the facilityrevealed an impressive investment by

American Waste, aimed at keeping as muchtrash out of area landfills as current technol-ogy will allow.

We are the only facility in the countrythat can process three separate wastestreams utilizing a single processing line,Ignace observes. Those streams areMunicipal Solid Waste (MSW), Single StreamRecycling, and Construction & DemolitionMaterials. Our MSW process recovers about50-percent recyclables from typical curbsidetrash pick up. The Single Stream processingcan recover 98-percent recyclables by vol-

ume from unsorted materials the consumerdrops off at their local recycle stations.

The key word here is unsorted. WhileIgnace notes that efficiency is increased

when glass is separated from other recycla-ble materials such as plastics, metals, card-board and paper, gone are the days when the

consumer was required to sort through thesedifferent types of materials before droppingoff them off at their recycling center.

The sorting equipment line at theAmerican Waste facility is a marvel tobehold. It combines an array of electronic,optical and mechanical processes working inconcert with a team of approximately 20employees stationed at various stages alongthe line. These integral processes divertrecyclables to appropriate channels as theraw materials pass along a conveyor belt.The facility employs about 80 people in total,

running two shifts per day.Recycling is not only the environmentally

conscientious thing to do, Ignace notes, itcan also be a more economical way of deal-ing with waste in areas where recyclingoptions are available. It can keep an overall

waste bill lower when someone is able to

separate recyclables from trash, and thosematerials are able to be re-used rather thanbecome buried in a local landfill.

American Waste serves customersthroughout northern Lower Michigan in anarea extending from Manistee on the south-

west, east to near Roscommon, and north tothe Mackinac Bridge. For further informa-tion and additional images of the American

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Conservation District participatesin AmeriCorps program

In a partnership with the AmeriCorps program, through

Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development

(RC&D), the Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District isable to offer an exciting opportunity to complete a diverse

set of conservation p rojects.This May October 2012 position is also sponsored by the

Higgins Lake Foundation and the Roscommon County Solid

Waste Recycling Committee. To fill this position, they are

looking for someone who is able to manage multiple tasks

and has strong communication skills. This is an excellent

opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the fields of

environmental education and public outreach.

This Environmental Technician will be involved with a

variety of projects. The member will develop and present

outreach and education programs to a number of audiences.

Some experience working with the public is preferred, but

not mandatory. An outgoing people person will do well in

this role. Main topics include recycling, native plants and

lake stewardship. When requested, the member will assist

townships with planning and developing their new parks.

Applications are available atwww.huronpinesamericorps.org and will be accepted until

March 23. Please fill out a hard copy of the Huron PinesAmeriCorps Member Application form and send with yourcover letter, resume and list of references to: AmeriCorpsCoordinator at Huron Pines, 501 Norway Street, Grayling MI49738.

Patricia Osborncontinued... March Reading Month at St. Mary

Since then, the garden has been constantly evolv-

ing to meet the needs of the community. Today it

includes a number of different gardens (songbird,

butterfly, native Michigan wildflower, ground cover,perennial, herb, rose, hummingbird, and a childrens

garden). The conservation forest nearby has infor-

mational signs that explain the importance of good

forest management. A composting demonstration

site shows people how they can compost kitchen

scraps and yard trimmings. And the newest addi-

tion, a greenhouse, is the only source of native wild-

flowers and grasses in Northern Michigan.

The garden provides a space for community

members to grow their own vegetables, and in past

years it was home to a program that grew produce

for families in need. In addition, this green space

sees regular use by Treetops summer day camp, the

Conservation Districts annual Conservation Day

Camp, Boy Scouts groups, and landscaping classes

from Gaylord High School, giving children and

teenagers the chance to participate in hands-on

activities in the beautiful outdoors. This uniquegreen space in Gaylord is a gem for our community

especially since Patricia set it up to be always evolv-

ing to meet the communitys needs.

Please join in honoring this great achievement.

Tickets for the luncheon on Saturday, at Michaywe

Inn the Woods are $22.50 and are available at Saturn

Booksellers, or by contacting Jessica Kane at (715)

897-3409. RSVPs are requested by March 19th.

Gaylord St. Mary second grade students and teacher Molly

Reppuhn celebrate with Diocese of Gaylord Superintendent

Charles Taylor to kick off March Reading Month.

Mr. Taylor read Max Lucado's "You Are Special" to elemen-

tary students to kick off the month of reading, after students

were given clues about Mr. Taylor each day during the week.

Students then guessed who our guest reader was, after he read

to students. St. Mary students participate in a variety of daily

March reading activities such as read a shirt day, play a word

game, and read with a buddy.

Contact Molly Reppuhn or Nancy Wind at 732-5801 for more

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Center Street, the 2,100 square foot facilityis renovated, decorated to the tee, and

brimming with quality items ranging fromadult and childrens clothing and acces-sories, books, CDs, DVDs, household

knickknacks, artwork and more.Our focus is on providing an upbeat

shopping atmosphere, states owner, TerieRogers. We offer a very personalized,interactive shopping experience for our

customers. If they dont happen to findwhat they are looking for, we will keep an

eye out for those specific items whensearching for future inventory.

Rogers states that she is always on the

lookout for items for her shop, constantlyperusing places like Craigs List, garage andestate sales, and even great deals at other

shops in the area.She notes, I look for items that are of

good quality, which I can purchase and

have a small mark up, and still off er to my

customers at an exceptional value.

And the values at Four Seasons Resale of

the North are truly a bargain hunters

dream. Examples include a wide selection

of jeans and pants for just $3.50 each

hardcover books at $1.50 and softcover

books for just 75-cents. The store will also

offer some new items, including handbags,

scarves and even tools in the near future.

The layout inside Four Seasons Resale of

the North is spacious and open, providing

easy wheelchair access. While consign-

ment sales are not offered, Rogers notes

that item donations are always graciously

accepted and she will consider pick-up f or

those items within a 50-mile radius of thestore. The shop will also be accepting cred-

it cards for orders over $15.

Early spring hours at Four Seasons

Resale of the North are Monday and

Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday and

Saturday from 10 am until 7 pm, and

Sunday from noon until 5 pm. For addi-

tional information, contact Terie Rogers at

(989) 306-1482.

An upbeat, personalize shopping experience at

Four Seasons Resale of the North

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NORTHERN MICHIGANDoes Your BusinessOffer a Discount toSenior Citizens?

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GRAYLINGCeramics Class at theAAV

Wednesday, March 14, and 21at 6pm at the AuSable Artisan

Village. Ceramics: Have youever been curious about clayand the processes involved inmaking pottery? Learn how itfeels, processes involved andtechnical information along

with hands-on experiencecreating beads, potterystamps and decorative tiles.

All three sessions for only $50 with a $5 discount for AAVmembers. For more informa-tion: go to www.art-galleryaav.org and click onCalendar of Events. Click onthe date of the class fordetails.

GAYLORDTaste of GaylordTickets for the 2012 Taste ofGaylord are now available!The 2012 Taste of Gaylord

will be held on March 14thfrom 5:30pm-8pm at OtsegoClub and Resort. The cost is$25 and tickets must be pur-chased in advance. Comesample the flavors of many ofour local Chamber MemberRestaurants to find your newfavorite or to experience andold favorite. Stop by theChambers Main Street officeor call Karen at 989-732-6333for your ticket.

CHEBOYGANWildlife RehabilitationCome on Wednesday, March14, 6:30pm to the Cheboygan

Area Public Library for a

Straits Area Audubon pro-gram on WildlifeRehabilitation by SusanGood of Northernaire

Wildlife Rescue. This is not acall for do-it-yourself animalcare, since becoming a

wildlife rehabilitator takesmany years of training andtesting and a great deal ofspecialized equipment.Instead, Susan will explain

what to do when you initiallyencounter an orphaned or

wounded animal, how todetermine if it would benefitfrom human help, and whenand how to contact alicensed rehabilitator. Learnthe most important three

things an injured animalneeds immediately, and thesingle most important thingNOT to do with it.Refreshments and raffle and

door prize drawings will fol-low the meeting.

GAYLORDFree Divorce ClinicThe 46th Judicial Circuit Bar

Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and RiverHouse Womens Shelter willhold free monthly divorceclinics open to communitymembers who cannot affordto hire an attorney and arerepresenting themselves.Clinic locations will alternatebetween Otsego andCrawford Counties. The clin-ics in Otsego County are heldat the United Way Building,

116 East Fifth Street on,March 15, 5:30pm.

GAYLORD & GRAYLINGAdvertising ScamThe Gaylord Area & Grayling

Area Chamber of Commerces would like to caution allmembers and non memberbusinesses that there is acompany called Universal

Advertising Associatesallegedly representing theyare producing a map projectfor a number of chambers inNorthern Michigan. TheGaylord and GraylingChambers have both notifiedus that they are NOT affiliat-ed with this project!

VANDERBILTMusic jam3rd Thursday of every monthat Corwith Township hall. 6-9pm. Call Billie at 989-983-

4185.

PETOSKEYFree ForeclosureWorkshopsLearn from experts how toprevent your home fromgoing into foreclosure.Michigan residents continueto fall victim to the troubledeconomy. Residents whoseek housing assistance innorthwest Michigan can findhelp with the NorthwestMichigan Community Action

Agency (NMCAA). FreeForeclosure PreventionEducation workshops areavailable in NMCAAs

Traverse City, Petoskey, andCadillac offices.Homeowners will learn howto avoid foreclosure and thedifferent foreclosure pro-grams that are available.NMCAA, a certified HUD andMSHDA 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 acrisis actually occurs to keep

the clients out of the foreclo-sure process altogether. Fordetails or more information,or learn about the workshop,please call 231-947-3780 or(800) 632-7334. NMCAAs

website is www.nmcaa.net.

GRAYLINGThe Baby to ToddlersClosetDistribution days in Graylingat the Michelson MethodistChurch this month areThursday, March 15th from11am until 3pm. No clients

will be accepted after2:30pm. We are desperatelyin need of girls clothes 0-3

months and all toddlers 1t,18 months, 2Tand 3T boysand girls clothes. Any help

with the above would beappreciated. We are also inneed of volunteers. For moreinformation contact RoseMary at 989-348-2985

CHEBOYGAN COUNTYScholarships Availableto Area GraduatesThe Sturgeon for Tomorrow(SFT) Fisheries, Wildlife orNatural ResourcesScholarships in the amountof $500 each is being offeredto 2012 high school gradu-ates of Cheboygan Area High

School, Inland Lakes HighSchool and Onaway HighSchool. Students may con-tact their school guidanceoffice for an application. TheSFT Fisheries, Wildlife orNatural ResourcesScholarships was establishedto promote the mission ofSturgeon For Tomorrow, "toassist fisheries managers inthe rehabilitation of lakesturgeon." Scholarships weredesigned to provide tangibleencouragement and publicrecognition for academicachievement or communityservice students with acourse of study in the field ofFisheries, Wildlife or NaturalResources conservation. Thegoal of these scholarships isto further the objectives ofSFT by rewarding and pro-moting the education anddevelopment of future fish-eries professionals. Theapplication deadline isMarch 15th. For more infor-mation call 231-625-2776.

GRAYLINGFuture of the FarmersMarketThursday, March 15 at 7pm

at City Hall. Beth Hubbardand Doug Baum will be giv-ing a special presentation atthe DDA meeting regardingthe future of the Farmers

Market and potentialchanges to the marketincluding changing the loca-tion. This could potentiallyhave a very positive impacton our community and they

would appreciate any inputthat our community can pro-vide.

GRAYLINGSt. Patricks DayVariety ShowThursday, March 15 at theRialto Theatre, programbegins 7:15pm. Tickets are$10 (tickets purchased from aProject Graduation rep willbenefit Project Graduation).

Stop in to participating busi-nesses around town to get

your name into the drawing.

GRAYLINGSwiss Steak DinnerMichelson Memorial UnitedMethodist Church will host aSwiss Steak Dinner onThursday, March 15, from4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults$9.00, children 6-12 $4.00and under 6 will eat free.Takeouts will be available.

GRAYLINGMoving ForwardThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging is pre-

senting another in theMoving Forward series enti-tled Planning for Peace ofMind. There will be threeThursday presentations onMarch 15th Consider theConversation, March 22ndIll Never Need that Form!and March 29th Medicaid,

Will I Need It? Staff fromMercy Hospital Grayling,local attorneys, and DavidShaltz of Chalgian & TrippLaw Offices in East Lansing

will be presenting. The focuswill be on how to have con-versations with loved onesabout end of life planning.Topics will include wills,

Power of Attorneys andMedicaid. All presentationsare free and open to the pub-lic. Each will run from 6 -7pmat the Crawford CountyCommission on Aging andSenior Center, 308 LawndaleSt. Join us for dinner at 5pmprior to the presentation. Formore information call 989-348-7123.

GRAYLINGS.A.F.E. Series:Personal SafetyJoin us on March 15th at11am at the Commission on

Aging and Senior Center, 308Lawndale St. as retired Police

Officer Tim Coe will beaddressing seniors on thetopic of personal safety. Coespent more than 35 years inlaw enforcement. He is certi-fied as a crime preventionofficer, in identity theft andphysical security surveys.

What can you do to keep yourself safe when you areshopping? How can youguard your identity? OfficerCoes wealth of knowledge

will assist you in being saferas you go about your dailylife. Stay for lunch after thepresentation. People 60 andolder eat for a suggesteddonation of $2.50. Thoseunder 60 eat for a cost of

$4.75.

GRAYLING10th Anniversary BashThursday, March 15 at 6pm Devereaux Library -Help usparty like its 2002 at this bashto honor 10 years of service atour Plum Street location.Come one, come all formusic, food and reminiscingon what it took to build this

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GAYLORDMen's conferenceGet your tickets now for theHigher Call Men'sConference at the

Evangelical Free ChurchApril 21. The day long eventfeatures guests Fred Stoeker,the Stand Strength Team andDavid Dean. To order ticketsgo to www.ahighercall.comor phone the church at 989-732-2647. Purchase ticketsbefore March 15 and save!$25 if purchased by 3/15; $30if purchased by 4/10. After4/10 price is $35.

NORTHERN MICHIGANAdvertising funds theWeekly Choice

We love to run communityannouncements and newsreleases about all the things

happening in NorthernMichigan in the WeeklyChoice. We help publicizehundreds of events andactivities all across our area.Readers love the fact that the

Weekly Choice is distributedfree to hundreds of locations.However, it is expensive topublish this newspaper each

week filled with positivenews and sports. Our onlysource of revenue comesfrom advertising. If yourbusiness or organization hasan advertising budget, besure to include the WeeklyChoice in your plans. Ouradvertising rates are far less

than most other papers and your message will reachreaders all across NorthernMichigan. The Weekly Choiceis distributed free of chargeon news stands to 40 townsincluding Gaylord, Petoskey,Cheboygan, Grayling, IndianRiver, Onaway, Mio,Lewiston, Mancelona and allsurrounding towns. Contactus at [email protected] call 989-732-8160.

ROSCOMMONSLIDE performs atKirtlandFriday, March 16th at 7pm atKirtland Center for the

Performing Arts -The IrishTimes calls SLIDE tradition-al musicians with attitudeand credits the group withbringing drawing roomgrandeur and high spiritstogether with its diversesongs, which range fromsoulful and sorrowful to con-tagiously energetic. FolkRoots Magazine proclaims,Theres plenty of action andflamboyance in Slidessmusic, which merges swag-ger with traditional expert-

ise. Ticket Prices: $26 / $22.Purchase online at www.kirt-landcenter.com or TicketOffice at 989-275-6777.

GAYLORDRace the faceMarch 16 - 19. Race The FaceSnowmobile Drag Races atTreetops Resort.

INDIAN RIVERBusiness BeforeHours

At Inland Lakes High School,7am 8:30am. The IndianRiver Chamber of Commerce

Ambassadors invite you toattend Business BeforeHours hosted at the InlandLakes High School on Friday,March 16th. The Salvation

Army of Cheboygan CountyPNC Bank and Personal

Touch Advertising will becosponsoring this Breakfast with Inland Lake Schools.Begin your day with a deli-cious breakfast buffet, doorprizes and 50/50 drawings

while networking with areabusiness owners. The event

will begin at 7am and contin-ue until 8:30am. Admissionat the door is $5 f or membersand $10 for not yet members.Please RSVP to the IndianRiver Chamber of Commerceat 238-9325 or email us [email protected].

PETOSKEYBenefit concertCamp Daggett will present a

family friendly concert onFriday, March 16 at 7pm atthe Emmet CountryFairgrounds. This concert

will be a fundraiser for CampDaggett and will featureOrpheum Bell, a multi-tal-ented band from Ann Arbor,Michigan. Orpheum Bell'smusic is a unique mix ofEastern Folk and country

with a hint of gypsy thatpleases the senses of all ages.Celebrate St. Patrick's Dayearly, and support scholar-ships for children to attendCamp Daggett. Hors d'oeu-vres and non-alcoholicdrinks will be served as

refreshments between musi-cal sets. Call 231-347-9742extension 100 to make areservation and receive a dis-count! Reserved ticket pricesare $15 for adults and $7 forstudents (high school-agedor younger.) Admissionprices at the door will be $20for adults and $10 for stu-dents.

INDIAN RIVERSoup SupperCheboygan County Humane

Society Soup Supper Friday,March 16th at the InvernessTwp. Hall on VFW Rd. from3:30 to 6:30pm. Menuincludes delicious choices of

homemade soups, breadsand desserts!! Beverage alsoincluded for only $7 foradults and $5 for children 12and under. Lenten Soups willbe Available! The proceedsbenefit the Humane Society.Call 231.238.8221 for moreinfo

GAYLORDOpen SewingMarch 16 & 17 JoinDelphines Quilt Shop foropen sewing all day from9am-9pm for NationalQuilting Weekend.

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Gun ShowSaturday, March 17, 9am -3pm at the Mio CommunityCenter, 305 9th St. Admissionis $5, children under 12 free ifaccompanied by adult. CallBud Spowl now to reserve

your table, 989-335-3195.

GRAYLINGSt. Patrick's Day Music

You are cordially invited to join us for a special St.Patricks Day ConcertSaturday, Mar. 17, 7-9pm inthe AuSable Artisan Village

Art Gallery, 219 Michigan Ave. in downtown, 989-293-9305. Admission: $10 AAV

members and $12 non-mem-bers. Doors open at 6:30pm.Refreshments will be served.

An Evening of Celtic andCeltic Inspired Music by KellyShively, Pam Luce and DanHouse. Vocal harmonies andinstrumentation, includingguitars, harp, lap dulcimer,mandolin, banjola, fiddle,banjo and bodhran. Wearingof the green optional butencouraged!

BRUTUSCorned beef & cab-bageThe Brutus United Church ofChrist, 6590 Maple River Rd,

is having a corned beef andcabbage dinner on SaturdayMarch 17th. The times are4p-6p, cost $7 adults, 12 andunder $4. Dinner includesbeverage and dessert. Take-out will be available, visit our

web site at brutusucc.org

GAYLORDPub CrawlMarch 17The BeardedDogg Lounge, The SportHaus Pub (Alpine Tavern &Eatery), Timothy's Pub and

Mary's Tavern are sponsoringa St. Patricks Day Pub Crawlbenefiting the Otsego CountyUnited Way.

GAYLORDParadeMarch 17 is the 12th AnnualEagle 101.5 St Patricks DayParade at noon with IrishStew lunch following at theCommunity Center. This

years Parade Marshall isRichard Bebble.

GRAYLINGJewelry Making Class:Artisan BraceletSaturday, March 17th from 1-4 pm at the AuSable Artisan

Village Art Center -This classintroduces a deceptively sim-ple method of twisting andcoiling wire that results in a

lovely artisan level bracelet.This technique is very flexi-ble and can be used to makemany other types of jewelry.

All tools and materials will besupplied. Youll leave class

with a completed project. Noexperience necessary. You

will need to bring chargedcordless drill if you have it (ifnot we can share.) No drillbits necessary. The fee for theclass is: AAV Members: $30plus a $10 materials charge /Non-Members: $35 plus a$10 materials charge.

FREDERICLibrary Grand Re

Opening CelebrationSaturday, March 17th at11am -Join us for a ribboncutting ceremony and thegrand re-opening of ourFrederic Community Library(now in the FredericTownship Offices at 6470Manistee St. in Frederic).There will be fun for the

whole family with magicianNate the Great performing at11:30 a.m. followed by greatfood and music. Come seeour new digs and help us cel-ebrate St. Patricks Day instyle.

GAYLORD

Bowl for Kids SakeBig Brothers Big Sisters ofNorth central Michigan haveannounced that Bowl ForKids Sake is scheduled forMarch 17th at 7pm at theGaylord Bowling Center;team sign up is now takingplace, go to www.bbbsnc-mi.org or call 989-732-7780for more information.

PETOSKEYSingles for ChristDinner group for all area sin-

gles 50+ years will meetSaturday, March 17 6pm atBob Evans in Petoskey. Afterdinner we will go to 1stPresbyterian church, 501 E.

Mitchell. Bring cards, games,a beverage & snack.Reservations required.R.S.V.P. Frieda, 231-347-5747or E-mail:[email protected]

GRAYLINGHealing TouchWorkshopSaturday, March 17th &Sunday, March 18th from8am to 6pm each day. MercyHospital Grayling will offer a2-day workshop in HealingTouch, which influences thehuman energy field toenhance healing and well-being. Those interested in

learning more about thebodys energy system andhow to access it are invited toregister for two days of stud-ies at the hospital. Cost: $365for the public and $225 forfull-time students. Registerby March 1 for an early-birdprice of $340. $100 for MHGStaff. To registration callcoordinator Marian Long at(989) 348-0428 or email [email protected].

GAYLORDString and WoodwindConcertMarch 18 The Gaylord AreaCouncil for the Arts invites

you to a String andWoodwind Concert at 3pm atthe Peace Lutheran Church

GAYLORDForks over KnivesEvery minute one person

dies in the U.S. from heartdisease or cancer.Meanwhile, these diseasesare rare throughout much ofthe rest of the world. What

are we doing to increasethese diseases and what can we do to prevent them? Attend the film showingMarch 19, 6:30pm at the 7thDay Adventist Church, 206 W.5th St. (just East of the StatePolice post)

GAYLORDTea with Tots

Aspen Ridge RetirementVillage is happy to invite thecommunity to join us for aTea with Tots Carnival onTuesday, March 20th from10:30 11:30 a.m. This pro-gram will give young childrenthe chance to interact with

the elderly in a relaxedatmosphere, while also pro-viding Aspen Ridge residentsa memory stimulating activi-ty. Parents, family members,babysitters, and day careproviders are all welcome to

join us with children of anyages. Certified MassageTherapist, Laurie Lark, willbe on hand to give free 10-minute chair massages toadults, while children canlook forward to a bunny pet-ting zoo with the 4-H HareRaisers Club, having a carni-val photo taken with our res-idents, and a variety ofgames! Children will alsoreceive a carnival-themed

gift bag. The event will con-clude with a drawing for afree massage and other doorprizes. Located at 1261

Village Parkway. RSVP toChristy Payne at 989-705-2500

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QUESTION: I often hear aboutthe importance of boosting achild's self-esteem. But howcan I accomplish that with myson without making him self-

absorbed or self-centered?

JIM: Instilling a sense of self-esteem

in children is a critical task for parents.

And you're right -- there's a big differ-

ence between healthy self-esteem and

destructive selfishness. Like you, many

moms and dads find themselves askinghow to find the right balance.

Dr. Kevin Leman, a frequent Focus on

the Family broadcast guest, suggests

that parents can cultivate healthy self-

esteem in their kids by learning "the A-

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The letter A stands for (BEGIN

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the impression that (BEGIN

ITALS)he(END ITALS) is therefore unac-

ceptable.The letter B stands for (BEGIN

ITALS)belonging(END ITALS). We can

give our kids a sense of belonging by

creating a sense of community within

the family. It's important that we give

our sons and daughters a voice in fami-

ly decisions when appropriate, that we

listen to what they have to say, and that

we support them in their a ctivities.

Finally, the letter C stands for (BEGIN

ITALS)competence(END ITALS). We can

give our children the gift of competence

by allowing them to experience life first-

hand. This means we need to avoid

being overprotective. And we should

fight the urge to do for our kids what

they can do for themselves. Even when

they make mistakes, they'll be gaining

life experience that will boost their

sense of self-worth in the long run.

Acceptance, belonging and confi-

dence ... if we can instill these A-B-Cs in

our kids' hearts and minds, we'll be set-

ting them on the road to healthy self-

esteem.

** ** **

Q: Every now and then, my 5-year-old daughter cries (usual-ly when she doesn't get herway) and says things like,"Nobody loves me!" My familyhas a history of depression,and I wonder if my daughter's

behavior is normal or if it is asign that she is depressed.

JULI: You are wise to be sensitive to

signs of depression in your daughter.

However, the behavior you are describ-ing sounds like a normal 5-year-old

reaction. Children are not as sophisti-

cated in muting their feelings as we areas adults. That's why they are so much

fun to be with! Within a 10-minute span,

they can experience elation and devas-

tation, feel love and hatred, and think you are both the best mom and the

worst mom in the world.

Even so, a 5-year-old can bedepressed, and it's good to know what

to look for. If your daughter weredepressed, her feelings would be lesssituational. In other words, she would

be down, expressing sad feelings even

when good things are happening

around her. You might also noticechanges in appetite and sleep patterns.

Depressed children sometimes with-

draw, get panicky, and lose interest inthings they used to enjoy. If you consis-

tently notice these symptoms in your

daughter, seek help from a professional

counselor or her pediatrician. You also want to be careful not to

overreact when your daughter displays

negative emotions throughout the nor-mal course of daily life. If you go over-

board with consolation and comfort

when she makes statements like,"Nobody loves me!" you may reinforce

that behavior. She needs a steady supply

of love and affection from

you, not just when she isshowing negative emotion.

** ** **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:

[email protected]

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From March 16th through the 18th, Boyne

Mountain will once again be the site of a leg-

endary party of epic proportions. This is

where Mardi Gras meets the mountain.

Outrageous and crazy become the norm for

the weekend, from skiers and snowboarders

in costumes to the always hilarious Slush

Cup. The Victor warming house is the place

to be for on-hill mayhem.

With roots going all the way back to the

early days of Boyne Mountain and the origi-

nal Snow Bunny Ball, Carnival Weekend

continues to offer an exciting selection of

events that bring out the wacky side of ski-

ing. The weekend schedule of events will

include:

Friday, March 16:- 9am-9pm: Skiing and snowboarding

- 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm: Zipline

Adventure Tour, a 2.5 hour tour down the

mountain, through the trees and over slopes.

Advance reservations required.

- 11:30am-5pm: Outdoor cookout on the

Mountain Express Deli & Provisions patio

featuring a fire pit, burgers, brats, hot dogs,

beer, wine and Bloody Marys

- 1pm-6pm: Twin Zip Rides, a 780' zip line

- 7pm-10pm: Hipps n' Ricco performs in

Everett's

- 9:30pm-1:30am: Mac Daddy Band per-

forms in the Snowflake Lounge (free entry,

21+)

Saturday, March 17:- 9am-4:30pm: Skiing and snowboarding

- 9am-4:30pm: On-hill party at the Victor

warming house


Adventure Tour, a 2.5 hour tour down the

mountain, through the trees and over slopes.






- 12pm-10pm: Complimentary Bus Service

to and from Boyne Mountain

- 1pm-7pm: Twin Zip Rides, a 780' zipline

- 2:30pm: Adult costume contest at the

Victor warming house - prizes include a

2012/13 BOYNE Gold Pass, gift cards andmore!

- 3pm-6pm: Michelle Chenard performs

on the Mountain Express Deli & Provisions

patio

- 6pm-1:30am: The Great Carnival Bash in

the Civic Center featuring eXperience DJ,

northern Michigans most exciting DJ enter-

tainment, from 6-9pm and the Mac Daddy

Band from 9:30pm 1:30am, prize give-

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- 7pm-9pm: Ben Overbeek performs in the

Snowflake Lounge (free entry, 21+)

- 9:30pm-1:30am: Natural Born Suspects

perform in the Snowflake Lounge (free entry,

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- 8:30am-10am:

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- 10:30am: Kids NASTAR

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- 12pm: Kids Long Jump

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- 1pm: Kids Silly Slalom

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- 1:30pm: Kids Seal Slide, North Boyne

- 3pm: Awards for kids races, bottom of

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In order to access the on-hill party, you

must have a valid lift ticket or a 2011/12

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Charlevoix County Transit is offering compli-

mentary bus service to and from Charlevoix

County and Boyne Mountain. Charlevoix

Cab will also be available all day and onproperty from 10pm-2am. For cab reserva-

tions, call 231-547-9700.

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Understanding how credit cards, loans and

credit history work can help you save money

and build a positive credit history. On

Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m., the OtsegoCounty Library is offering Credit: Charge it

Right!, the second in a 4-part series of

financial education programs to help protect

and manage your money. The workshop is

free, but pre-registration is recommended, as

space is limited.

Funded through a grant from the

Michigan Office for Financial Regulation,

these consumer programs provide non-

biased information, with a guarantee of no

sales pitch. Wanda Repke, FinancialEducation Specialist for MSU Extension will

be the guest presenter for the evening.

Most consumers need to obtain and use

credit at some point in their lives, states

Library Director Maureen Derenzy. Its

important to establish and preserve credit

worthiness as credit scores can affect every-

thing from the rates paid for insurance to

the chances of getting a new job.

Future programs at the library will include

Managing Risk with Insurance on Tuesday,April 17th , and Your Money in the Balance:

How to Invest while Managing Debt on

Wednesday, April 25th.

For more information or to reserve a space

in the program, persons make call the library

at (989) 732-5841 or email Derenzy at

[email protected].

The Michigan Farm Service Agency would like to reminddairy producers of some important program eligibility

requirements for pay ment under the Milk Income LossContract program (MILC). FSA Michigan State ExecutiveDirector, Christine White says dair y prices may authorizepotential MILC payments, but all dairy producers need to be

aware of the program requirements should those conditionsarise.

Dairy operators currently enrolled in MILC, need to notifythe local county office if there have been any changes totheir dairy operation.

If a payment rate is announced, dairy producers enrolled

in the MILC program will need to provide the local countyoffice with documentation showing the eligible milk produc-tion and commercial milk marketing for the months with aMILC payment rate in effect.

When producers enroll in MILC, a payment start month is

selected. This month remains the same through all programyears, unless a change is requested by the dair y. Dairy pro-

ducers are allowed to change their start month an unlimited

number of times throughout their enrollment in MILC pro-

vided that the changes are requested timely.MILC program participants are also required to comply

with FSA's Adjusted Gross Income requirements each fiscal

year. This certification, on a CCC-931, must be completed

prior to a payment being disbursed.

New dairies that have not previously participated in the

MILC program will need to f ill out the CCC-580, Milk Income

Loss Contract.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To

file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant

Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for

Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410,

Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-

9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 ( TDD) or (866) 377-8642

(English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-

relay).

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like many people, the arrival of spring

means its time to spruce up your home.

But why stop there? This year, consider

applying some of those same spring-

cleaning techniques to your investment

portfolio.

Here are some ideas you may want to

put to work:

* Get rid of clutter. You probably dont

have to look too far around your home

to find things that are broken or simply

no longer useful to you. If you poke

around your portfolio, you might make

similar discoveries: an investment that

has chronically underperformed, dupli-

cates another investment or met your

needs in the past but is less relevant to

your current situation and goals. Once

you identify these types of investments,

you may decide to sell them and use the

proceeds to take advantage of opportu-

nities that may prove more valuable toyou.

* Consolidate. Over the years, you

may have accumulated multiple ver-

sions of common household items

brooms, mops, hammers which pop

up mysteriously in various parts of your

home. You might find it more efficient,

and even less expensive, if you consoli-

dated all these things in one centralized

location. As an investor, you also might

find that consolidation can offer you

some benefits. Do you have one

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

with one financial services provider and

a second IRA with another? Do you have

a couple of old 401(k) accounts with for-

mer employers? And have you scattered

investments here, there and every-

where? By consolidating all theseaccounts in one place, you can cut down

on paperwork, reduce fees and, most

importantly, unite your investment dol-

lars so that its easier for you to see what

you have and then follow a single,

coherent investment strategy.

* Prepare for turbulent weather. As

you know, springtime can bring heavy

rains, hail, strong winds and other

threats to your home. As part of your

overall spring cleaning, you may want to

check the condition of your roof, clear

branches away from your house, clean

your gutters and downspouts, and take

other steps to protect your property

from the ravages of Mother Nature. And

just as you need to safeguard your

home, youll want to protect the

lifestyles of those who live in that home

namely, your family. You can help

accomplish this by reviewing your life

and disability insurance to make sure

its still sufficient f or your needs.

* Get professional help. You may find

that you cant do all your spring cleaning

by yourself. For example, if your carpets

and rugs are heavily soiled, you may

need to call in a professional cleaner. Or

if your tree branch-

es have grown out

of control, youmight need to

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mer. Similarly,

when you decide to

tidy up your port-

folio, youll need

some assistance

from a financial

professional

someone who can

study your current

mix of investments

and recommend

changes, as need-

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your holdings are

suitable for your

risk tolerance, time

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goals.

Spring cleaning

can reinvigorate

your home and

your overall out-

look. And by tidy-

ing up your invest-

ment portfolio, you can help gain some

of that same optimism for your

future.

This article was written by Edward

Jones for use by your local Edward Jones

Financial Advisor.

Philip Hofweber is a Financial

Advisor with Edward Jones Investments

located at 100 West Main Street in

Gaylord. He can be reached at (989)731-

1851, or email him at

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Otsego County will be funding a Recycling Pilot Project forsix months beginning April 1st through September 29th. Theproject will expand the recycling station hours at ArrowSanitation in Gaylord to include Saturdays from 9 am untilnoon.

Arrow Sanitation, recently acquired by American Waste,provides recycling bins at their facility on Little League Drive

just east of Gaylord off M-32. Arrow Sanitation normallyoffers access to their recycling bins during weekday businesshours, and is closed on the weekends. This lack of weekend

access to recycling has been one of the biggest objections forrecycling convenience received by the Otsego County

Recycling Committee. The County is working with Arrow

Sanitation/American Waste to keep their facility open to the

public every Saturday from 9:00 am until Noon for the dura-

tion of the Recycling Pilot Project. The cost to the County to

purchase this service is $3,600 for the six-month period.

People can recycle all paper items/cardboard for free at

their facility. They must buy a 33-gallon bag at Arrow

Sanitation to recycle all glass and plastics. A separate bag is

needed for both glass and plastic. Besides recycled materi-

als, the public can also bring other household trash to thefacility during recycling service hours.


10/16


JnJ Alpine Auto WashKeeping your machine looking clean for the spring

By Jim Akans

Its a clean machine, chimes Paul

McCartney in the Beatle classic tune;

Penny Lane. For Gaylord area residents

and visitors looking for the ultimate self-

service or automatic wash facility for

their machine, the path leads down M-

32 west, at the corner of McVannel, to

the location of JnJ Alpine Auto Wash.

Area builder, Jim Jeffers, and his wife,

Jennifer, purchased the facility in July of

2009 and made several upgrades to the

establishment, including adding doors

to the self-serve and automatic bays, tomake the task of washing vehicles dur-

ing cold weather months more comfort-

able.

We work very hard to ensure the

facility is clean inside and out, states

Jeffers. We are also committed to

attentive customer service. Our on-site

technician, Virgil Koronka, is there to

make sure the equipment is tuned up

and operating at optimum performance,

and personally helps customers if they

have a concern.

JnJ Alpine Auto Wash has two fully

automatic bays and four self-servicebays. Vacuums, carpet shampooers and

even interior fragrance products are also

on hand to add those final finishing

touches to their customers vehicles.

The self-service bays have extra-height

doors so they are able to accommodate

vehicles that may not fit into other car

wash locations.

All of the water we use is fresh, notes

Jeffers. The soap tech who services our

location commented that we have one

of the cleanest water supplies in his

northern Michigan coverage area. What

that means for our customers is they

wont end up with water spots on their

newly cleaned vehicle.

During the year, Jeffers estimates the

location serves approximately 100 vehi-

cles a day, with peak season being in

March and April when each the auto-

matic bays alone can serve up to 200

vehicles a day.

JnJ Alpine Auto Wash offers specials

for returning customers, such as

Commercial Fleet Account discounts

and VIP Coupons; which gives the hold-

er a free wash after five regularly priced

washes. They are also active in commu-

nity fundraising for organizations such

as Big Brothers Big Sisters, and have a St

Mary School fundraiser on Wednesdays

between 3 and 9 pm, with ten-percent

of all the car wash proceeds during that

period going to the schools teacher

fund.

We believe strongly in supporting our

local economy, states Jim Jeffers. We

understand it is very important to do

our part in helping to boost our local

economy.


Robotics Team Successful in Competition

JnJ Alpine Auto Wash, located on West Main Street in Gaylord at McVannel Road, includes four self-service bays, two fully auto-

matic bays, and Fleet Accounts and VIP Coupon programs are available.

Photo by Jim AkAns

The Johannesburg Lewiston

High School FIRST Robotics

team 2246, The Army of Sum,

had a great success the past two

weeks. They ranked 15th at theGull Lake district event, made it

to the semi finals, & received the

Imagery Award for attractiveness

in engineering and outstanding

visual aesthetic integration from

the machine to the team appear-

ance.

The Traverse City District this

past weekend was even more of

a success. They ranked 8th,

made it to the quarter finals, and

became alliance captains. The

team also received a safety

award and the wonderful Quality

award for machine robustness in

concept and fabrication. Their

winning team and machine wasrecognized as a quality standard

of FIRST that displayed a high

degree of excellence and stood

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