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112 E. Sixth St., PO Box 382, Gaylord, MI 49734 www.WeeklyChoice.com (989) 732-8160
Weekly ChoiceA ChoiceChoicePublication
Northern MichiganAnimal Rescue Network(NMARN) is dedicated to a missionof aiding domesticated animals by
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
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By Jim Akans
The midway will soon be
bustling with carnival set-up
activity, the 4-H livestock barns
will be filling up, vendors and
exhibitors will begin creating
their spaces in the 10,000 square
foot Community Building, and
the 2,500 seat Grandstand area is
being prepared for a week of
exciting shows. Its an annualtradition that has been thrilling
Emmet and Charlevoix county
residents and visitors to the area
for 107 years, and the Emmet-
Charlevoix County Fair is set to
open once again this Saturday,
August 18th, and continues
through the following Sunday,
August 26th.
There has been a lot of updat-
ing to the fairgrounds in recent
years, and while enjoying the
carnival rides, exhibits, enter-
tainment and fantastic foods and
beverages, attendees will certainly
appreciate the beautifully mani-
cured grounds, updated barns
STORY
PAGE 14
By Jim Akans
As the month of August begins
to wane, Otsego County resi-
dents find there is a familiar pat-
tern of activity on the north side
of Gaylord, as the fairgrounds
are once again transformed into
late summers favorite event; the
annual Otsego County Fair. Its a
tradition that has been around
for 131 years or about six gen-
erations, and each season the
fair seems to just get bigger and
better.
The Otsego County Fair
will get underway this com-
ing Sunday, August 19th,
with Royalty Day, and after
SEE OTSEGO FAIR PAGE 11A
STORY
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Its almost time for the
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Get ready for a fantastic late summer event this
weekend as Petoskeys Festival on the Bay takesplace August 17th through the 19th. The festival is
a celebration of the best of northern Michigan
with events for the whole family, free music, great
food, competitive events and sunset celebrations
and cruises. This is the 10th year the Petoskey
Regional Chamber of Commerce has brought this
much-anticipated event to the Petoskey water-
front.
Throughout the weekend, 11 local and regional
performers will offer live music at the
Entertainment Tent, located in the Ed White
Ballfield. The Children's Area in Bayfront Park,
open Friday afternoon from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
and Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm offers
activities for families including games and crafts,
a large petting zoo, a bouncy house and Petoskey
stone hunting. The midway features vendorsoffering a huge array of tasty summer food item
and unique products.
Festival on the Bay also offers many activities
that showcase the regions beautiful waterfront
including free Jiimaan Canoe rides and kayak
demonstrations. The annual Jiimaan Challenge
(a Jiimaan is a 20-person traditional Native
American canoe made of wood) takes place at 8
a.m. on Saturday morning. Watch as these peo-
ple-powered boats travel the bay from Harbor
Springs to Petoskey. Keweenaw Star sunset cruises
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By Jim Akans
For the fourth year in a row, the Mount
Hope Church in Gaylord will be presenting
a Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show this
coming Saturday, along with a swap meet,
craft show, martial arts demonstrations,
and fun activities for the kids. Show
organizer, Brian Jergenson, notes that this
years event will literally be bigger than
ever before.
For the gear-heads and those that like
things BIG, he relates, this year we'll
have a Monster Truck on display alongwith it's professional driver and owner,
Greg Adams of Truk Wurks. In addition,
we're making plans to have an old vehicle
on site to give people a chance to relieve
their frustration by banging on it with a
sledgehammer. For the kids, new this year
is a petting zoo with goats and Llamas plus
a bounce house for youngin's with energy to
burn.
The event has been growing each year, and
organizers anticipate lots of vehicles of virtu-
ally every vintage and type will be on display.
Awards will be presented for the Top 40 vehi-
cles, as well as Best Paint, Best of Show, and
Peoples Choice.
Door prizes that have been donated by
local businesses will be given away through-
out the day, and there will be food and bev-
erages available for purchase at the show.
There will be lots of activities for the entire
family to enjoy on the grounds, including a
petting zoo, inflatable bounce house, a swap
meet, a craft show to browse and an amazing
demonstration of the martial arts by NOVA
Martial Arts Academy.
The 4th Annual Mount Hope Church
Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show event
takes place this Saturday, August 18th,
from 9 am until 3 pm at the Mount Hope
Church on M-32 just east of downtown
Gaylord. This event is free to attend, andvehicle entry fee is $20 up to the day of the
show. As in previous years, proceeds from
this event will be graciously donated to the
Otsego County Food Pantry.
For additional information, please visit
www.gaylordchurch.com
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Classic vehicles, a craft show, activities for the kids and a martial artsdemonstration will all be a part of the 4th Annual Mount Hope Church
Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show this Saturday, August 18th.
Show organizer, Brian Jergenson, notes, For the gear-heads and those thatlike things BIG, he relates, this year we'll have a Monster Truck on displayalong with it's professional driver and owner, Greg Adams of Truk Wurks.
Classic cars, trucks, bikes and more atMount Hope Church in Gaylord this weekend
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LOCAL NEWSOn-line at www.weeklychoice.com
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder made a visit to
Petoskey on Thursday, August 9th, to celebrate a
ceremonial signing of Public Act 251, known local-
ly as the Dark Sky Coast bill, which protects the
night sky above nearly 21,000 contiguous acres of
land in Northwest Emmet County. The signing
ceremony took place at North Central Michigan
College on Thursday afternoon, held in front of
the new Jack and Dorothy Harris Health
Education and Science Center, which the
Governor toured privately after the ceremony.
The Dark Sky legislation was known as House
Bill 5414 before being signed into law by Snyder
on July 2, 2012. The bill was originally introduced
by 107th District State Rep. Frank Foster, R-
Petoskey, who serves as the chairman of the
House Natural Resources, Tourism and Outdoor
Recreation Committee. It builds upon the tremen-
dous public interest following designation of the
Headlands as an International Dark Sky Park in
May 2011. The Headlands, located in northwest
Emmet County, is the seventh International Dark
Sky Park in the United States and just the 10th in
the world.
Tourism experiences of all types are important
for Michigan and our region, including enjoyment
of a pure, undiluted night sky, Foster said, upon
introducing the legislation. Foster joined the
Governor for last Thursdays ceremony, along with
Emmet County Commissioners and local dark-sky
advocates.
Public Act 251 does not place any requirements
on landowners; it simply requires that any lightingon the included public lands be directed down-
ward so as not to interfere with the view of the
night sky. While the legislative action will not
require homeowners or businesses
to change their lighting practices, it
is intended to encourage more resi-
dents and visitors to protect the
night sky as a resource that sets
Emmet County apart, according to
Lyn Johnson, Emmet County
Controller.
Mary Stewart Adams, the countys Dark Sky Park
Program Director, said she is thrilled the Governor
is supporting efforts to protect the night sky. A
deep, dark night is a vanishing resource for inspi-
ration and creative genius that is largely over-
looked in the developed world, Adams said. The
State of Michigan can be proud of its leadership
role in recognizing the necessity of protecting
such a resource.
Along with covering nearly
21,000 acres of state land in
Emmet County, PA 251 also
encompasses several hundred
acres of state land in southern
Michigan.
Governor Snyder visits Petoskey last
Thursday to celebrate signing ofDark Sky Coast bill
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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder made a visit to Petoskey on Thursday, August9th, to celebrate a ceremonial signing of Public Act 251, known locally as the
Dark Sky Coast bill.
In early May 2011, Emmet County was
awarded International Dark Sky Park
designation for the Headlands property --
just the sixth such park in the United States
and the ninth in the world. The Headlands
was established in the late 1950s and
contains approximately 550 acres of pristinewoodlands, more than two miles of
undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline
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LOCAL NEWSNew stories updated daily on-line at www.weeklychoice.com
GRAYLINGF Dic ClinicThe 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and River
House Womens Shelter willhold free monthly divorceclinics open to communitymembers who cannot affordto hire an attorney and arerepresenting themselves.Clinic locations will alternatebetween Otsego andCrawford Counties. Clinics inCrawford County are held atthe Crawford CountyCourthouse, Aug. 16, 5:30pm.
GRAYLINGFi hc inCrawford County will host apublic informational forumat 7pm on Thursday, August16th at the Crawford County
Building to discuss the futureof the Grayling FishHatchery. The purpose of thisforum will be to explainfuture intentions regardingthe Grayling Fish Hatcheryand to solicit commentsregarding the plan. CrawfordCounty is consideringchanges within the deed that
would create a public/p ri-vate partnership withHarrietta Hills Trout Farm,LLC on the property allowingfor commercial fish produc-tion along with public accessduring certain times of year.The community is invitedand asked to come show yoursupport for one of Graylings
greatest tourist assets.
GRAYLINGLkin f iThe Hartwick Pines LoggingMuseum is looking for anartist or two to do some vol-unteer work drawing and
painting 3 to 5 backdrops forour annual lantern programon September 15. As part ofthe program, we are trans-forming the Visitor Center
into the Grayling Train Depotand are creating paintedbackdrops to make the inte-rior more historic looking. Ifsomeone is interested inhelping us out, please callRob Burg or Pam Engel at the
Visitor Center at (989) 348-2537 or email Rob [email protected] or Pamat [email protected]. TheFriends of Hartwick Pines,our non-profit support groupcan pay for art supplies.
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Available 2012 Fall
Scholarships for KirtlandCommunity College: Otto &Martha Krauss HonorScholarship, Lawson F &
Anne L ChambersScholarship, Carl J. Darling JrMemorial Scholarship,Donald N Fenton MemorialScholarship, James DFryfogle MemorialScholarship, Keith Rich TrustScholarship. For questionsplease contact Katie Tisdaleat 989.275.5000 Ext 388.
Application deadline: Tues.,Aug. 14, 2012 at 4pm
GRAYLINGPvnin
Cunicl DiThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will present aseminar on CommunicableDisease Prevention at 6pmon August 16th at the SeniorCenter, 308 Lawndale Street.
Sue Lucksted, RN, PublicHealth Nurse for 21 years
with Distric t HealthDepartment #10, brings herexpertise in the health field
to bear on this importanttopic. What is a communica-ble disease? How does dis-ease spread? How can youprotect yourself, family andfriends? Ms. Lucksted willprovide important informa-tion on these topics. Allattendees will receive a freehand sanitizer as a doorprize. Join us for a ChickenStir-Fry Dinner at 5pm, priorto the presentation. Peopleover 60 eat for a suggesteddonation of $2.50. Thoseunder 60 eat for a cost of$4.75.
CHARLEVOIXsidwlk slCharlevoix area merchantsare pleased to once againoffer hot summer deals attheir annual end of summersidewalk sales taking placeThursday, Friday andSaturday, August 16, 17 & 18.Take advantage of substan-tial reductions on a variety ofseasonal inventory that mustgo. Merchants will be out inforce with great sales toreduce inventories before thefall season. Shoppers willfind great discounts on giftitems, home dcor, clothing,books, jewelry, accessoriesand more. Hours may vary,but most merchants will be
on the sidewalk from 9am to5pm and inside after 5pm. Soshop early for the best steals,deals and unbelievable sav-ings. Don't miss the bestbargains of the year on anarray of quality merchandiseat participating merchantslocated downtownCharlevoix and throughoutthe area.
PETOSKEYL lwLearn about employmentlabor law hot topics Aug. 17.Northern Michigan Societyfor Human ResourceManagement invites area
employers to their annualemployment law seminar at
the Odawa Hotel,1444 U.S.131, Petoskey. Expert speak-ers will update and guide youthrough today's climate ofever-changing employment
laws from 9 a.m. to noon, andlunch is provided.
VANDERBILTy FFor three days, August 17th-19th, Song of the Morning
Yoga Retreat Center, in unionwith the yoga communit ythroughout Michigan, willhost a yoga festival for thepublic. Wooded or river sidecampsites are available as
well as limited indooraccommodations for whathas become the largest yogaevent in Michigan. All are
welcome! For further infor-mation: www.songofthe-
morning.org
PETOSKEYCnc in PkThru August 17th, (Tue. Wed.Fri.) at 12:15pm inPennsylvania Park. Join usthis summer in downtownPetoskey's Pennsylvania ParkGazebo for the 2012 seasonof concerts! Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
BOYNE FALLSLd ik dThe 12th Annual Ride is atBoyne Mountain on Aug.17and 18. Lady Biker Dayembraces the sisterhood of
lady bikers from throughoutMichigan, Canada and otherneighboring states by com-ing together for a weekend offun-filled events. At 6 p.m.,
we kick off our Friday nightevent with a Bike Night fea-turing entertainment, pizza,a cash bar for the public.Because Lady Biker Day is asupporter of Camp Quality(camp for children diag-nosed with cancer), we willbe encouraging donationsfor our favorite charity dur-ing our weekend event. We
will be presenting our dona-tions to Camp Quality duringour BBQ event on Saturdayevening as well as honoringCamp Quality's Founder andGeneral Manager, Eleanor
West, who will be retiring atthe end of this year. Saturdaythe 18th is a day filled withguided rides, checking outour local area sights and atime for discovering thebeauty of NorthernMichigan. Our BBQ for theregistered lady bikers andtheir guest will take place onSaturday evening at 6 p.m. as
we bring to a close anotherLady Biker Day event. Forthose who wish to participatein the event, email your reg-istration request to:[email protected].
NORTHERN MICHIGANsff bTwo local United Ways willhost the 5th Annual Stuff theBus event on Saturday, Aug.
18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Char-Em United Way willhave a school bus at each ofthe K-Mart Plazas inPetoskey and Charlevoix andOtsego United Way, who isteaming up with ServPro ofGaylord & Cheboygan, willhave buses at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and Glens in Gaylord.Cheboygan United Way willalso be holding a Stuff theBus event at the K-MartPlaza in Cheboygan onFriday, August 17.
GAYLORDF fil ini
Please join us for an OtsegoChristian School free familymovie night on Friday,
August 17th at 6:30 pm in theschool Matz Center. We willbe showing one of VeggieTales latest movies "ThePenniless Princess." We willalso be providing free icecream, so bring your favoritetoppings to share. For moreinformation, please call (989)732-8333.
MANCELONAall scl rninSaturday August 18. PotluckLunch at 12:00 p.m.Mancelona High School.
Please bring dish to pass.www.MancelonaAllSchoolReunion.com for details
BOYNE CITYNflk hFilThe Norfolk Harvest Festivalis coming back to Veteran'sPark for the second year in arow. On Saturday Aug. 18 andSunday Aug 19 from 9:00amuntil 6:00pm, the park will bepacked full of demonstra-tions and musical perform-ances. This living historyevent will cover theEuropean Bronze Age andColonial America with a liv-
ing encampment, spearthrowing, blacksmithing, anda variety of traditional games.Musical performancesinclude Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss,Mulligan Stew, Jack Elliot,Michael Lee Seiler, The LuceConnection, and more. Thisevent is organized by theFamily of the Five Lakes, and
while there will be vendorshappy to assist you in makinga purchase, all aspect of theactual event are f ree. Anyoneinterested in becoming a partof the event should contactJon Bautel at (231) 582-1063
VANDERBILT
hwiin Lwn p19th Annual Senior Citizen
Hawaiian Lawn party will beheld on August 18th this yearbeginning at 12:30pm at theCherwinski Pond/Vanderbilt,MI. Live music by "Lucky
Stars" band. If you wish toattend we ask you to contactBev at [email protected] or989-983-4188 for additionalinformation.
HOUGHTON LAKEannl CninexpThe Crawford-RoscommonConservation Districts
Annual Conserva tion Expowill be held on August 18th,from 10am to 3pm at theHoughton Lake HistoricalPlayhouse. The event is free,
will provide free hot dogs,and will feature environmen-tal education and informa-tion from organizations inthe area, line casting contestand training for kids, outdoorBB gun shooting, a silentauction, and the results ofthe amateur photo contest.There will also be naturecrafts, nature books, andsome native plants for sale.Our goal at the ConservationDistrict is to get the publicinformed about conservingvaluable natural resources inour area. One of the ways we
work towards this goal is bygetting the word out at thisannual Conservation Expo.Last year, over 300 people
were in attendance and wehope to continue that suc-
cess this year. Please markyour calenda rs and comeparticipate in a fun, free dayof conservation awarenessthe whole family can enjoy!
ROSCOMMONCnin ndwndThe Crawford-RoscommonConservation District will beholding its 7th AnnualConservation Expo on Sat.,
August 18th at the HoughtonLake Historical Playhousefrom 10am 3pm.Conservation related groupsand nature crafters areencouraged to participate.
Vendor fees are no charge orup to $20, depending on typeof business, organization,unit of government, etc.
Vendors may set up outsideor inside of the building.Scout troops, 4H clubs, com-munity organizations, unitsof government, wildlife andgame clubs, nature crafters,etc. are highly encouraged toparticipate to get your nameout to the public. This eventis provided in partnershipwith the Crawford-Roscommon ConservationDistrict and the HoughtonLake Lake Association.Organizations and individualswishing to partici pate may
contact: Barb Stauffer,Administrator; (989) 275-3163;[email protected]
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August 18 Gaylord E-FreeChurch will host theBarbershop Show ofChampions from 7:30-10pm.
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GRAYLINGDic glf tnnSaturday, August 18th at 9amat Hanson Hills Recreation
Area (registration begins at
8am) Please come & sup-port the Grayling RotaryClub, an organization thathas introduced and fundedtwo AMAZING disc golfcourses at Hanson Hills.Registration forms can befound online at www.han-sonhills.org/uploads/Fall_Flinger2012.pdf.
GRAYLINGmic mSaturday, August 18th at 7pmat Hartwick Pines LoggingMuseum, Grayling -join usfor traditional and historicmusic about Michigan.Performer will be announced
soon. This event is free ofcharge, although a MichiganState Parks RecreationPassport is required for parkentry. For more information,call 989-348-2537.
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August 18 Mt. Hope Churchwill hold their 4th AnnualClassic Car, Truck & BikeShow from 9am-3pm.
GAYLORDCiThe OCCOA advocacy deptpresents a caregiver supportgroup meeting Aug. 18, 10-11:30am at the UniversityCenter. Guest speaker is JohnPanci.
PETOSKEYFiE M M E T - C H A R L E V O I X COUNTY FAIR returns to thefairgrounds in Petoskey from
Aug. 18-26. The carniv albegins Tuesday, Aug.21 andthe Monster Truck Shootoutis Saturday, Aug. 21.
GAYLORDFiThe Otsego County Fair willbe held August 19-25; go to
w w w. o t s e g o c o u n t y f a i r -grounds.org for more infor-mation and a full schedule ofevents.
GRAYLINGs mni Ilnd& Li tThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will be travel-ing on Monday, August 20thto South Manitou Island byDial-A-Ride Bus to Leland,Michigan and a ferry ride onbeautiful Lake Michigan. We
will be viewing the SleepingBear Dunes NationalLakeshore, crossing the
Manitou Passage and takinga Lighthouse Tour. The costof the trip is $70 per person,
which includes transporta-tion and lunch. Dinner willbe on your own at theBluebird Restaurant. The busis scheduled to leave theSenior Center, 308 LawndaleStreet at 8am and will returnby 8:30pm. For more infor-mation and reservations,please call 989-348-7123.
ROSCOMMONtc bzMonday, August 20th from13pm at Kirtlands StudentCenter Building -come out
for fun-filled events, bringcanned goods to support ourstudent food pantry and beentered into a drawing to wina homemade cake. Find out
why KCC has been ranked inthe Top 10 in technology...7
years running! Please RSVPby August 16 via [email protected] or call989-275-5000 ext. 500.
MANCELONADwnwn cncSummer Band Concerts willfeature local country band,The Miracles. Join us down-town Mancelona at TrianglePark (west side of U.S. 131 at
the clock) on Tuesday August21 beginning at 7pm. Bringlawn chairs and blankets. Incase of rain, the concert willmove to the MancelonaMiddle School Gym. Freeadmission.
GRAYLINGmicin old us 27C tJoin hundreds of classic carsas we tour nostalgic old US27 August 21-26, 2012 fromColdwater to Cheboygan.The tour will stop in Graylingon Friday, August 24th from4-8pm on Michigan Avenue.Join us in Grayling for a CarShow & Cloggers! You canregister & pay at the City youstart at for the tour!! Visit
www.old27tour.com for com-plete details.
GRAYLINGCin CnfidnCi WkpFree Class Series runs Aug.21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25from 1-3pm at Grayling CityHall Certified Master Train,
Robin Petruska, will teachabout dementia and itseffects on the brain, caregiverresources, managing behav-iors, improving caregiverskills, how to handle every-day activities more easily,and taking care of yourself tobetter care for your lovedone. Call Jill at MercyHospice at 989-348-4383.
GAYLORDDcic PMonthly meeting 6pm,
August 21st in the OtsegoCounty Building lower levelCommissioners MeetingRoom on Main Street.
GAYLORDKid nniOn Wednesday, August 22,the Otsego CountySportsplex, along with USTA,United States Tennis
Association will host a youthtennis try-it night. This event
will take place in the EnergyOutlet which is located onthe south side of theSportsplex. The purpose ofthis event will be to intro-duce the sport of tennis tochildren the age of 10 andunder. On August 22 GeorgeLowe form the USTA will beat the Sportsplex to intro-duce some of these trainingmethods as well as providegeneral information. There isno cost to participate. Theevent will run from 5 to 6:30pm in the evening.
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Aug. 22 at Legs Inn, 6425 N.Lake Shore Drive. 5:30-7:30pm. $7 members. non-members, $12. Sponsored byChamber of Commerce inMackinaw City, Petoskey &
Harbor Springs. RSVP by Aug.20, 231-436-5574 [email protected].
GRAYLING
Cni h rThe Community is invited toattend a Hog Roast at theCrawford County Commissionon Aging & Senior Center, 308Lawndale on Thursday, August23rd. Dinner will be servedfrom 4-6pm. Dinner includespulled pork, corn on the cob,cole slaw, hot cinnamonapples and strawberry rhubarbpie. The meal is only $4.75 perperson for people under age 60and a suggested donation of$2.50 for people age 60 & over.The dinner is open to the pub-lic and no reservations arerequired. For more informa-tion contact the Commissionon Aging & Senior Center at
989-348-7123.
GAYLORDD f CinPlanning is underway for theday of caring Sept. 6. Projectsand Volunteer teams needed!
A "Day of Caring" is sched-uled for this fall and United
Way is looking for projectsthat will take about four (4)hours to complete. "We areprimarily targeting localnon-profits, city or countycommunity enhancementprojects or seniors needingassistance this fall," saysLorraine Manary, ExecutiveDirector of the Otsego
County United Way. "If youhave a project or idea inmind please give us a call todiscuss it further." The otherhalf of this equation includesthe business community. Weare actively seeking business-es who are interested in giv-ing back to the communityby allowing a team ofemployees (managementteam, associates, etc.) to use4 hours of their day on Sept.6th to help with the projects.For more information onhow to get involved contactCarol in the Volunteer Centerat: Carol@otsegounited-
way.org or 989-705-8584.
GRAYLINGrck hndThursday, August 23rd at2pm at Devereaux Library -Meet naturalist Craig Kasmerfrom Hartwick Pines who willhave you howling for coolstuff about rocks. If you digrocks youll dig this program!Children ages 6-12 can signup by calling 989-348-9214.
GRAYLINGCni blckPFriday, August 24th onMeadows Drive (located justoff I-75 Business Loop inGrayling) Free food! Music!
Antique Cars! Games!Entertainment for the young& old! Visit these businesses:District 10 Health Dept,Mercy Home Care/MercyHospice, Northern LakesCMH & Grayling Nursing &Rehab.
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Aspen Ridge RetirementVillage will be hosting theDog Days of Summer DogShow fundraiser on Friday,
August 24th from 3:30 4:30pm. Benefiting the
Otsego County AnimalShelter, the entry fee is bydonation and registers yourdog for contests and prizes.
Accepted donations includecash or supplies such as dogfood, cat food, kitty litter,bleach and paper towel. Pre-registration is required andspace is limited. Please con-tact Christy Payne at 989-705-2500 to register or formore information.
INDIAN RIVERC Old 27 Tour will be stoppingin Indian River on August25th
VANDERBILTWln cwlCountry, Polka and squaredance Aug. 25, 6:30-10:30pmat Elkland Senior Center,7910 Arthur St. Bring a dishto pass and $4 admission.
MACKINAW CITYC wThe 23rd Annual CorvetteCrossroads Auto Show isscheduled for Saturday,
August 25th at the MackinawCrossings Mall parking lot.
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Aug 25, Sept 15 & Oct 6.
Doors open at 6:30 / Show
starts at 7:30pm at
Wellington Farm Park. If youenjoy old fashioned country
music and old fashioned
corny country comedy, then
this is a show you will not
want to miss. Admission is
just $12.50 per show or $50
for the entire season. Tickets
are available at the Visitor
Center during business
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August 24th-26 at Wellington
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Oliver. All Day Attractions,
Scheduled Events &
Childrens Activities! Adults$5 & Children under 10 Free.
Public Gate Opens at 8am.
For More Info Call Carl Hunt
@ (989)915-1872.
GRAYLINGs f CSaturday, August 25th from
9am-5pm at Hanson Hills
Recreation Area 3D Shoot,
Indoor Range, Novelties. All
ages welcome, we have bows
to accommodate youth
shooters. Cost $12 per shoot-
er (includes pig roast).
PRIZES! Call Ben @ 989-390-
0445, Dave @ 989275-5653 or
Tom @ 989-731-1050 to regis-
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August 25th & 26th from10am-4pm at Hartwick PinesState Park. Michigan's largest
gathering of blacksmiths ishere at Hartwick Pines. Othercrafts people, including
woodworkers and spinners,will be at work, too. Thesawmill (powered by a 1912Port Huron steam engine)
will be operating and you canenjoy the sounds of live tradi-tional music. This event isfree of charge, although aMichigan State ParksRecreation Passport isrequired for park entry. Formore information, call 989-348-2537.
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Saturday, August 25th from1-5pm at the AuSable ArtisanVillage Art Gallery RuthHankins will teach basicpaper bead making tech-niques including rolling, fin-ishing, embellishing & string-ing. Materials & tools provid-ed. Ages 18 & up. Pre-regis-tration required (with pay-ment) as class is limited to 10students. AAV Members:$30/Non-Members $35. Call989-275-5000, Ext. 279 to reg-ister.
GAYLORDmcDuffy pl cncPopular gospel singer, JamesMcDuffy will be in concertSunday morning, Aug. 26,10:30am at First UnitedMethodist Church, S. CenterSt. Everyone is welcome.
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Chalk Artin
PetoskeyArtist Petra Stoppel creating the Chalk & Chocolate logo for last
years event
When you own stocks, you know their
prices will always fluctuate. To help easethe effects of this volatility on your port-
folio, you could add other types of
investments, such as bonds. Yet bond
prices will also rise and fall. But there
may be in fact, there should be a
big difference in how you view the ups
and downs of stocks versus those of
bonds.
Any number of reasons can cause
stock prices to go up or down. But in the
case of bonds, prices go up and down
largely, though not exclusively, for one
reason: changes in interest rates.
Suppose you purchase a bond that pays
4% interest and then, a year later, newly
issued bonds pay 3%. You could now
potentially sell your bond for more than
its face value because it provides more
income to investors than the new
bonds. Conversely, if newly issued
bonds pay 5% interest, the value of your
existing bond would drop because its
unlikely that someone would pay full
price for a bond that provides less
income than newer bonds.
When you own stocks, or stock-based
investments, you want their price to rise
because you probably plan on selling
those stocks someday and youd like
to sell them for more than you paid for
them. But its not so cut-and-dried with
bonds. While some people may indeed
purchase bonds in hope of selling them
for a profit before they mature, many
other investors own bonds for other rea-sons.
First, as mentioned above, owning
bonds can be a good way to help diver-
sify your portfolio. Second, and proba-
bly more importantly, people invest in
bonds for the income they provide in
the form of interest payments. And
heres the good thing about those inter-
est payments: Theyll always continue at
the same level as long as you own yourbond, except in the rare case of a
default. (Although defaults are not com-
mon, they can occur, so you do need to
take a bonds credit risk into account
before investing.) Thus, if you plan to
hold your bonds until they mature, you
dont have to worry about a possible
drop in their value. But if you need to
sell your bonds before they mature, the
price you receive will depend on current
interest rates.
You cant control or predict interest
rates, but you can help soften their
impact on bond prices by building a
ladder of bonds with varying maturi-
ties. Then, if market interest rates rise,
you can sell your maturing short-term
bonds and purchase new ones at thehigher rates. And if market rates fall,
youll still have your longer-term bonds
working for you at higher rates. (Usually,
but not always, longer-term bonds pay
higher rates to
c o m p e n s a t e
investors for
incurring inflation
risk over time.)
Keep in mind,
though, that the
investments with-
in your bond lad-
der should be con-
sistent with your
investment objec-
tives, financial cir-
cumstances and
risk tolerance.
Whether you
own your bonds
until maturity or
build a bond lad-
der, you can do
something to pro-
tect yourself from price movements.
And that type of control can prove valu-able to you as you chart your course
through the investment world.
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
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Barnwell Boat Works owner, R. Emory Barnwell will dis-
cuss the making of the 14' sailboat that is currently on dis-
play in the Edith Gilbert Gallery at the Crooked Tree Arts
Center. His sailboat is part of the Artists of Mackinac Island
exhibition that is currently on display until September 2.
After obtaining a degree from the University of Montana
from the College of Forestry and Conservation he next
attended the International Boatbuilding Training College in
Lowestoft England to study traditional wood boat construc-
tion and restoration, building classic plank-on-frame boats
with time-tested, proven methods and materials.
One of Barnwells first challenges out of boatbuilding
school was the 2 year restoration of the Bernida, a Great
Lakes Champion sailing vessel that was designed by George
Owen and built by George Lawley in 1921. The Bernida was
the first boat to win the Bayview to Mackinac race in 1925.On display in the Edith Gilbert Gallery is a boat the
Barnwell complete this March with classic handcrafted
boatbuilding techniques.
The Coffee at Ten series is free and open to the p ublic.
The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located downtown
Petoskey at 461 E. Mitchell Street. For more information
please call the Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit
www.crookedtree.org. This program supported in part by
the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
The sidewalks down by the Little Traverse Wheelway
near Bayfront Park will be the target of artists of all ages
and abilities for the 2nd annual Chalk & Chocolate dur-
ing the Festival on the Bay on August 18. The event is a
fundraiser for the Crooked Tree Arts Center and the Top
of Michigan Trails Council.
With a $20 fee to artists (aged 16 years and above),
areas of sidewalk are available to participants to create
their own chalk paintings. Registration begins at 8 am
at a booth near the fishing pond on the Little Traverse
Wheelway. Participants can stop by anytime during the
morning and afternoon to create their work. Artist's
chalk is included with the fee. Artists may also choose
to enter a competition to have their work of art judged
in two categories: Open Theme and a Masters or
Renaissance Reproduction. There will be cash awards
of $500 for first, $250 second, and for $150 third place
in both categories. There is also a Junior Division (15
years and younger) with $10 entry fee and 3 Honorable
Mention Awards given.
Kilwins Chocolates among others will be providing a
chocolate tasting during the event. For a $5 fee per
individual, you will be able to sample delicious choco-
lates and vote on your favorite. The proceeds of the
chocolate sampling will be donated to the Crooked Tree
Arts Center and the Top of Michigan Trails Council.
There are still opportunities for sponsorships of the
event. Businesses can have their logos chalked by a stu-
dent artist at the event site f or $150. Sponsors for chalk
purchases and general support are also being sought.
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On Saturday, August 18, Music in Mackinaws
2012 summer concert season will continuewith Conga se Menne. The concert will be heldin the ROTH Performance Shell at ConklingHeritage Park in Mackinaw City beginning at
8:00pm.One would not expect to find world class
musicians in this small northern college town.Marquette, Michigan is not exactly Chicago,Nashville, nor even Memphis, but you couldnttell by listening to Derrell Syria and the mem-bers of Conga Se Menne.
While the lyrics are geared for fun, the quali-ty of their sound is no laughing matter. Syrias
original songs carry the flavour of MichigansUpper Peninsula in lyrical silliness and thespirit of its hearty residence in musical excel-lence. Conga Se Menne live and work along thechilly invigorating banks of Lake Superior andtheir mastery of melodic syncopation is second
to none.The musical style of Conga Se Menne isimpossible to pigeon hole, running the gamutof Blues, Funk, Latin, Reggae, Rock, Caribbean
beats and ethnic Finnish Sounds. Island beatpercussion blends smoothly with mellifluouskeyboards, sonorous horns and big shoulderedguitar work all mixing with an influence oftraditional styles.
Syrias soumalainnen background shows inhis comedic themes, Finnish lyrics and theyooper-accented crooning so familiar to localfans. Most of the music tells of good times and
an appreciation of the finer, intangible aspectsof living life on its own terms, of not takingthemselves too seriously.
While the message is light hearted and enter-taining, the musical competence of these finemusicians cannot be disputed. Some of thismaterial is difficult to play. Make no mistakeabout it; these people are serious and talentedmusicians. In an era of media-controlled popu-lar music, the music of Conga Se Menne is arefreshing respite for all concerned.
Music in Mackinaw concerts have been heldevery consecutive Saturday evening from mid-June through mid-August, and including LaborDay week-end, always beginning at 8:00pm.
The last concert of the season will feature theNorthern Michigan Brass Band on Saturday,September 1 of Labor Day week-end. All con-certs are free of charge, with seating on thelawn. For those who can, it is suggested tobring lawn chairs. However, chairs are availablefor a modest donation.
These performances are made possible inpart by the Michigan Council for Arts andCultural Affairs and the Cheboygan Area ArtsCouncil, the Mackinaw City Chamber ofCommerce, Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau,local businesses and residents, and in coopera-tion with Village of Mackinaw City. Donationsare accepted through the Straits AreaCommunity Foundation.
exhibitors check in during the day, the
always exciting Otsego County Fair Queen
Pageant and Little Mister & Miss event will
kick off at the Entertainment Stage starting
at 8 pm. Next Monday there will be a
Youth/Open Pleasure Horse Show starting at
8:30 am, and the Exhibit Buildings will open
at 10 am.
Tuesday, August 21st, the 2012 Otsego
County Fair heats up with exhibits areas
opening, entertainment on the front lawn
and on the Entertainment Stage throughout
the day, plus the Super Kicker Rodeo will
take place in the Grandstand area starting at
7 pm. Carnival rides by Skerbeck Brothers
will open on the midway at 5 pm on Tuesday,
and continue through next Saturday fromnoon to 11 pm each day.
Carnival ride pricing this year is $7 for a
ride bracelet on Tuesday, August 21st, and
daily ride bracelets Wednesday through
Saturday are just $11 per day. A packet of
five Carnival Ride Vouchers is also available
for $45.
Pam Borowiak, Otsego Count Fair Board of
Directors member, states, Something very
unique and fun that is new this year is a
driving simulator that will be set up in the
commercial building. It is part of the Save a
Life Tour, and people of all ages can sit in
the simulator and it will show them how
activities such as texting or talking on the
phone while driving affects their attention.
A gentleman stands next to the simulator
and writes a ticket when v iolations occur.
It is a very unique and educational experi-
ence to say the least!
Borowiak adds that the Fireman Show is
back this year; teaching kids about fire safety
such as how to drop, tuck and roll. Other
activities kids will love include the First Bite
Fishing Tank; where they can learn to fish forreal fish, and the Mother Goose Nursery,
with lots of cute baby animals for kids to
interact with in the livestock barn.
Grandstand events this year will include
the Super Kicker Rodeo, with bull riding,
saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team
roping, girls barrel racing, mutton busting
and a boot scramble, all taking place on
Tuesday starting at 7 pm. Admission for this
event is $11 per person age 11 and up, $6 for
those 5 to 10 years old, and for all
Grandstand events admission is free for
those age 4 and under. Next Wednesday, the
Monster Truck Summer Throwdown event
will bring five fast-paced Monster Trucks tothe Otsego County Fair Grandstand area.
The event starts at 7 pm and admission is
$15 for those age 11 and up and $7 for chil-
dren 5 to 10 years old.
The SJO Super Cross racing event will take
place on Thursday, August 23rd beginning at
7 pm, with admission pricing at $11 for
those ages 11 and older and $6 for kids 5 to
10 years old. Big and small vehicles will
careen around the Grandstand area track
next Friday starting at 7 pm for the annual
Bump & Run. Admission is $12 for those 11
and older and $6 for those
ages 5 to 10.
Saturday, August 25th will
bring the exciting Night of
Destruction competition
back to the Otsego CountyFair starting at 6 pm. In
addition to the Bump & Run,
Tough Truck, Quad/ATV
Obstacle Course and
Burnout competitions, new
this year will be a Truck Tug
of War and Spectator
Competition. For both the
Bump & Run next Friday and
Night of Destruction next
Saturday, local participants
are welcome and entry detail
can be found on the Otsego
County Fairs website listed
at the end of this article.
Grandstand admission for
the Night of Destruction is
$12 for those 11 and up and
$6 for those ages 5 to 10..
New this year is the Express Pass, which
allows admission through the gate and into
the Grandstand area from Tuesday through
Saturday for just $75 per person for those
ages 11 and up, and $45 per person for those
ages 5 to 10.
While carnival riders and Grandstandviewers can certainly enjoy huge savings
with daily or week long passes, those who
simply want to stroll the midway and check
out the exhibit barns will also f ind the
Otsego County Fair one of the best enter-
tainment values of the summer, with daily
gate admission just $2 Tuesday through
Saturday (free on opening day through
Monday).
See you at the fair!
For a complete schedule visit www.otsego-
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USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
State Executive Director (SED)Christine White announced that in
response to drought conditions, FSA
has authorized emergency haying and
grazing use of Conservation Reserve
Program (CRP) acres for all Michigan
counties.
The Emergency haying and grazing
authorization will become effective
August 1, 2012. Emergency hayingends August 31, 2012 and all hay must
be removed no later than September
15, 2012. Emergency grazing ends on
September 30, 2012.
"Eligible producers who are interest-
ed in emergency haying of CRP must
request approval before haying eligible
acreage," said White. "It is also impor-
tant for producers to obtain a modi-fied conservation plan from the
Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) that includes haying
and/or grazing requirements," she
said.
Upon approval of emergency haying
and/or grazing, producers must leave
at least 50 percent of
each field or contigu-
ous field unhayed.
For those counties
that are eligible for
emergency haying
and grazing, the same
CRP acreage cannot
be hayed and grazed
at the same time.
New guidelineswere recently
announced for emergency haying and
grazing on Conservation ReserveProgram (CRP) land. Annual rental
payments for farmers enrolled in the
CRP, who use those lands for emer-
gency grazing and hay production, will
be reduced by 10 percent instead of 25
percent. Also, because of the current
severe drought, all counties with a
drought level of D0 or higher, as meas-
ured by the US Drought Monitor, are
approved for emergency haying and
grazing outside of the primary nesting
season (PNS). Michigans CRP pri-
mary nesting season runs from May
1st through July 31st.
For more information and to request
approval for emergency haying of CRP
acres, please contact your local FarmService Agency.
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Emmet-Charlevoix Fair Continued...and restroom facilities, and the general
sense of pride the fair organization and com-
munity has for this historic site and event.
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Manager,
Agnes Shaw, notes, We have totally renovat-
ed the inside of our oldest horse barn this
year. We began this project last fall andcalled it The Year of the Horse. We were
able to raise about $19,000 for the renova-
tion and creating the new stalls, and volun-
teers have been hard at work, virtually non-
stop, since early June. The results are
absolutely beautiful.
The 100 x 50 foot barn dates back to the
early 1900s, and the new tongue and groove
wood siding behind each stall and new stall
doors breathe new life into the structure that
has housed countless horses over the
decades. Show notes that among the con-
tributors to the project were a sizable dona-
tion from the Baiaradi Family Foundation of
Harbor Springs, and donations from the
Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners,
Northern Michigan Dust Control, as well as
proceeds from a 4H Hairy Horse Show h eld
in early May.
For those who love to spend several days
coming back again and again to enjoy the
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair, two value-
oriented passes are being offered. The Fair
Fun Pass allows gate entrance and grand-
stand event access all week long for just $50.
The Mega Ride Pass is also available, which
allows those holding this magic ticket to
ride Skerbeck Carnival rides all week long, as
many times as they wish. The price of the
Mega Pass is $50 if purchase at the fair office
by August 20th, or $60 thereafter.
Theres a lot going on in the Grandstand
area at the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair
this year. On Tuesday, August 21st, Pony
Pulls will take place at noon, followed byOpen Mule Pulls at 2:30 pm and Open Horse
Pulls at 6 pm. The Hometown Idol competi-
tion will take place next Wednesday evening
starting at 7 pm. Admission for either of
these events is just $5 for those 13 and older
and free for those 12 and under.
Other exciting events in the Grandstand
area include the Tough Truck (with ATV and
Side-by-Side Quad competitions added this
year) on Thursday, August 23rd starting at 7
pm, and Autocross Racing on Friday, August
24th starting at 7 pm. Admission for either
of these events is $10 for those 13 and up, $5
for those ages 5 to 12, and kids under 5 get in
free.
Next Saturday evening, August 25th, the
spectacular Monster Truck Show will take
place at the Grandstand area beginning at 7
pm, and admission is $15 per person or $25
for two, $5 for those age 2 to 12, and free for
those under 2 years of age.
Skerbeck Carnival Rides will open on
Tuesday, August 21st at 2pm and run each
day thereafter from noon until close. $20 all
day armbands will be available on
Wednesday and Thursday, there will be a
Dollar Day ($1 per ride) special from noon
to 6 pm on Friday, and a $15 all day armband
available on Sundayand rides will close at
6 pm on Sunday, August 26th.
Building on a tradition that is well over 100
years old, the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair
is well seasoned in entertaining those of
every age and interest, and the weeklong
adventure is also truly a bargain. Parking is
free, and gate admission is a ver y reasonable
$5 per person (12 and under are free) each
day.
Our goal is to make the fair affordable for
families, affirms Agnes Shaw. It is a won-
derful opportunity to showcase agriculture
in our community and provide lots of family
fun and entertainment.
For a full schedule of events, visit
www.emmetcounty.org/fair
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Manager, Agnes Shaw, notes, We have totallyrenovated the inside of our oldest horse barn this year. We began this project
last fall and called it The Year of the Horse. We were able to raise about$19,000 for creating the new stalls, and volunteers have been hard at work, virtu-
ally non-stop, since early June. The results are absolutely beautiful.
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2013 Otsego CountyHistorical Society
Calendar now available
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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 celebrating the countys histo-ry.
The 2013 Otsego County Historical Society
calendar, which is the 25th annual edition, is
now available for just $10 each. This years
theme, The Fifties, is a fascinating, nostalgic
trip down memory lane, fea-
turing a month-by-month
image study of life in Otsego
County as it was during the
nifty fifties. Its not only a
great tool; its a blast to look
through as well.
Calendars are available at
the Otsego County Historical
Museum, open daily from 10
am until 4 pm with the excep-
tion of Wednesdays and
Sundays. Calendars may also
be obtained at several Otsego
County businesses and organ-
izations, including:
- Arlenes Diner
- Call of the Wild
- Delphines Quilt Shop
- Ellsworth Feed & Grain
- Farm Bureau Insurance
- G. Willikers
- Gaylord Feed & Grain
- Gaylord Information
Center
- Gaylord Regional Airport
- The Herald Times
- Hickerson Floor & Tile
Haus
- Jans North Side Deli andMarket
- Mid North Printing
- New Dimensions Hair Studio
- Old Depot Restaurant
- Otsego County Treasurers Office
- Otsego County Library
- Otsego Lake Township Hall- Pat & Buds store in Elmira
The 2013 Otsego County Historical Calendar
isnt just an eye-catching planner for the home
or office; it also makes a great gift. Limited
quantities are availableso get yours soon!
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rear fenders, vertically stacked reflector-optics headlamps and Chevrolets iconic
bow tie emblem in the grille.
Capable, dependableand efficient
With a broad range of body styles and
proven, fuel-efficient power rains, the
2013 Silverado 1500 can tackle just about
any job a truck owner can imagine
from hauling equipment and a crew to a
job site to towing a camper for a family
vacation. Silverados chiseled design and
broad-shouldered stance reflect the no-
nonsense capability that have defined
Chevy trucks for nearly 95 years, and
give Silverado a confident, firmly planted
stance.
Reflecting the importance of low cost
of ownership to full-size pickup cus-
tomers, Silverado continues to offer
proven V-8 power with an EPA highway
estimate of 21 mpg for mainstream 2WD
or 4WD models, and a 22-mpg highway
estimate for the Silverado XFE.
Silverados capable, efficient powertrains
have helped make it the most depend-
able, longest-lasting full-size pickup,backed by a five-year/100,000-mile limit-
ed powertrain warranty.
Silverados full-size truck architecture
enables a smooth ride and confident
handling, without compromising the
capability that is so important to pickup
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block V-8 engines and six-speed auto-
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strong chassis by enabling a maximum
payload capacity of 1,937 pounds (838
kg). When equipped with the available
max trailering package and the 6.2L V-8,
the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,700
pounds (4,853 kg).
Powertrain grade braking is now
included in all six-speed automatic
transmissions. This feature reduces
brake rotor temperatures 100 degrees
Celsius on grade tests by downshifting
transmission gears, thereby reducing
brake applications on long downhill con-
ditions.
Silverado 1500 offers a full lineup of
pickups to meet almost any need,
including WT, LS, LT, XFE and LTZ mod-
els, as well as the unique Silverado 1500
Hybrid the industrys only hybrid full-
size truck. Silverado 1500 models are
available in three cab styles regular,
extended and crew cab as well as three
cargo box lengths: 5 foot 8 inches (short),
6 foot 6 inches (standard) and 8 foot
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A stadium-style rear seat with a 60/40-
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easily folded up with one hand, without
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either section of the split seat can be
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both cargo and a rear-seat passenger.
Rear access doors open 170 degrees for
easy entry to the rear seat/storage area
of extended cab models. Power-operated
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the 170-degree access doors, providing
100-percent openness on LT and LTZ
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Highlights of Silverados standard and
available exterior features include:
- Fog lamps are standard on LTZ and
available on LT and XFE
- Heated, power-adjustable outside
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(Gaylord) Aspen Ridge Retirement Village
will be hosting the Dog Days of Summer Dog
Show fundraiser on Friday, August 24th from
3:30 4:30 p.m. Benefiting the Otsego County
Animal Shelter, the entry fee is by donation
and registers your dog for contests and prizes.
Accepted donations include cash or supplies
such as dog food, cat food, kitty litter, bleach
and paper towel. Residents from the facility
will judge contests for the canines including
best dressed, best tail wag, and best tricks. All
dogs will receive treats and prizes, with several
grand prizes donated by Dog Trax Grooming,
Gaylord Veterinary Hospital, Hall Veterinary
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Founded in 2007, Northern Michigan Animal Rescue
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domesticated animals (such as dogs and cats), by establish-
ing a network of volunteers to transport animals in need of
veterinary care, safe shelters, foster home, or permanent
home. NMARN also partners and works with regional shel-
ters in re-homing and fostering these animals. To date,
NMARN has found forever homes for over 125 animalsthroughout Michigan and Wisconsin.
Vicki LeButt, President Northern Michigan Animal Rescue
Network Board, states, We are always changing and evolving
to address the needs of rescue efforts, spay and neuter pro-
grams, and education about domestic animals. We have a
strong, dedicated group of volunteers that have great experi-
ence and expertise in many different areas.
She adds that the revolution in communications technolo-
gy has greatly assisted in placing pets. As technology
changes, we network extensively on our Facebook page. As
soon as we get a picture and bio it is placed on Facebook and
that is a key way we have of getting the word out.
In addition to recruiting, organizing, and training their
network of volunteers, the non-profit 501-c-3 NMARN pro-
motes animal welfare, and educates the public regarding
issues facing animals, including programs at daycare centers,
schools, Head Start and other youth groups. We present a
basic pet care half hour and also information on spaying
and neutering the pets.
She adds, We administer a spay and neuter program each
spring as an outreach to residents in Presque Isle and
Cheboygan Counties. At this time weve assisted several
hundred people with vaccinating and neutering their dogs
and cats.
We want to thank all of our supp orters, she affirms. We
cannot do what we do without their help.
To become NMARN member, visit www.nmarm.org or
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by establishing a network of volunteers to transport animals in need of veterinary care, safe shelters, foster
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By Dave Baragrey
As we begin a new year you can make
a difference in our local economy. Make
a commitment to shop at stores owned
and operated by your neighbors.
The benefits of shopping at storesowned by locals are well documented by
research. Studies done by economists
show that:
When you spend $100 at a locally
owned business $62 stays in our com-
munity.
When you spend $100 at a national
chain $42 stays in our community.
When you spend $100 on-line $0
stays in our community.
These figures alone should convince
you of the benefit of shopping at inde-
pendently owned local businesses but
there is so much more. Spending at a
locally owned business leads to better
schools, better roads and local support
of community charities and fundraisers.
Studies also show that local, inde-
pendently owned businesses paid high-
er wages and used more local goods andservices stretching that local dollar even
further.
In yet another reason for consumers
to consider shopping locally, new
research reveals that successful small
businesses are helping bolster sagging
real estate markets in some communi-
ties.
That's the finding of the American
Express Open Independent Retail Index,
which found that neighborhoods with
thriving independent businesses saw
home values outperform citywide mar-
kets by 50 percent over the last 14 years.
The report specifically studied 27
neighborhoods where small businesses
have thrived in 15 major U.S. cities, con-
cluding that home values there outper-
formed their broader markets.
In addition, when you shop at inde-pendently owned businesses you will
often deal with the owner of the busi-
ness. Their knowledge of the product or
service and their concern to see you
leave as a happy customer will usually
result in a very pleasant shopping expe-
rience.
If consumers would simply look for
the opportunity to shift a portion of
their spending from on-line businesses
to locally owned businesses it could
make a difference in our region of
Northern Michigan.
Make 2012 the year you make the
effort to make a difference. Make the
decision to move 10% of your spending
to independently owned businesses.
The elegance of the 10 percent shift
right now is that it doesnt ask people to
expand their budgets and spend more.
It asks people to be more conscious
about where they spend what theyve
already budgeted for.
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