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In loving memory' of all children
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This event will be held at the
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Gaylord, located at 1649 M-32 East, on
Sunday, December 11th at 6:30 pm.
The Compassionate Friends (TCF),
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SEE CANDLE LIGHTING PAGE 4A
By Jim Akans
O Christmas Tree, O
Christmas Tree, Your branches
green delight us.
So begins one of the Christmas
seasons most treasured carols.
Yet with so many tree species to
choose from, and so many nee-
dles to sweep off the floor, how
can the fearless Christmas tree
hunter and gatherer be sure the
enduring holiday symbol that
graces their abode will indeed
offer delight throughout the yule-
tide season?
First of all, notes Keith
Martell of Martells Northwoods
Tree Farm in Gaylord, when
shopping for a tree, be sure to ask
when it was cut. Many of the
Christmas trees sold in lots were
cut as long ago as October, so
they are almost two months old
already. So its no wonder people
get disappointed when needles
begin to fall off as soon as they
get the tree home. Our trees are
definitely fresh cutweve been
told by some customers that our
trees actually sprout new growth
after being placed in the stand!
Ah, freshness, like when select-
ing produce, is the first consider-
ation. Yet if unsure about a trees
SEE CHRISTMAS TREE PAGE 4A
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In 1891, a Salvation Army captain in San
Francisco resolved to provide a free
Christmas dinner to the areas poor. But how
would he pay for the food?
From his days as a sailor in Liverpool,
England, the captain remembered a large
pot, displayed on the Stge landing, called
Simpsons Pot, where passerby would toss
charitable donations. The captain presented
his idea to city authorities and received per-
mission to place a similar pot at the Oakland
ferry landing at the foot of San Franciscos
Market Place.
In its conspicuous position, the pot drew
the attention of people going to and from
the ferryboats. Another urn, in the ferryboat
waiting room, also attracted donations.
Thus, Captain Joseph Mcfee launched a tra-
dition that spread throughout the United
States and then around the world.
By Christmas 1895, thirty Salvation Army
corps in the West Coast area used the kettle.
That year, The Sacramento Bee published a
description of the Armys Christmas activi-
ties and mentioned the contributions. Two
young Salvation Army officers, William A.
McIntyre and N.J. Lewis, instrumental in the
original use of the kettle, took the idea to the
East Coast.
In 1897, McIntyre prepared his Christmas
plans for Boston around the kettle. Other
Army officers did not want to participate for
fear of making spectacles of themselves.
Nevertheless, McIntyre, with his wife and sis-
ter, set up three kettles on Washinton Street
in the heart of the city. That year, the kettle
effort in Boston and other locations nation-
wide resulted in 150,000 Christmas dinners
for the needy.
In 1898, The New York World hailed the
Salvation Army kettle as the newest and
most novel device for collecting money.
The newspaper also observed, There is a
man in charge to see that contributions are
not stolen.
In 1901, kettle contributions in New York
City provided funds for the first mammoth
sit-down diner in Madison Square Garden, a
custom that continued for many years.
Today, families are often given grocery
checks for food baskets so they can prepare
dinners at home. The homeless poor are still
invited to share holiday dinners and festivi-
ties at hundreds of Salvation Army centers.
Kettles now are used around the world,
including Korea, Japan, Chile and Europe.
Everywhere, public contributions to the ket-
tles enable The Salvation Army to bring the
spirit of Christmas to people who would oth-
erwise be forgotten the aged and lonely, ill,
poor and disadvantaged, or inmates of jails
and other institutions.
In the United States, The Salvation s Army
annually aids more than 6 million people at
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Kettles have
changed since that first utilitarian cauldron
in San Francisco. Today, some kettles have
such devices as a self-ringing bell, a booth
with a system that broadcasts Christmas car-
ols, even the capability for donors to use
credit cards! Though here in Northern
Michigan, the familiar sight of a Salvation
Army volunteer ringing their bell throughout
the holiday season is a tradition that
endures.
Whatever the innovation, though, the
same message Sharing is Caring still sup-
ports this timeless enduring program.
Photo by Jim Akans
Recently appointed Salvation Army Business Manager in Otsego County,
Brian Jergenson, and Debbie Dunham, member of the Advisory Board, greet-
ed the many guests last Tuesday attending the annual Salvation Army Soup &
Sandwich Luncheon, a fundraiser for the Salvation Army and prelude to Red
Kettle Campaign. The event was hosted by the Gaylord Elks Lodge, who
offered their newly renovated facility for the gathering, as they graciously have
for the past several years.
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Christmas Tree Continued...
freshness, there is a simple trick to help opti-
mize the trees ability to draw water after its
been placed in tree stand.
When you get the tree home, if its not
fresh-cut, Keith observes, saw about one-
half inch off base. That reopens the pores so
the tree can draw water freely. The tree
should use over a gallon of water the first
day. And never let a tree run low on water. A
fresh cut tree will last for at least a month if
kept hydrated.
What about species?
Among the most popular species are
Frasier Fir, Balsam Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue
Spruce Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, Eastern
White Pine and Concolor. Generally speak-
ing, Firs tend to retain their needles best,
Spruces have stiffer branches (especially
good for heavy, homemade ornaments),
Scotch Pine has good needle retention and
sturdy branches (though the needles are
sharp) and Concolor hold needles well and
have a slight, citrus odor, which is refresh-
ingly unique.
Another option is a live tree, notes Betsy
Berry of Twigs & Blooms in Gaylord, who has
a limited number of live trees still available,
as well as several wreaths, garlands and
grave blankets. That way you have some-
thing left after the season. The limit, howev-
er, is about two days in the house or it will go
dormant. After being inside, its important
to slowly bring the tree back out to the cold
by keeping it in the garage for a few days.
You should have the hole dug and covered
before the ground freezes so you can plant
it.
Dave Gearhart, of North Star Trees, Inc. a
wholesale tree grower in Wolverine, advises
that even a fresh cut tree should not always
be brought indoors too hastily.
If you pick a tree when it is very cold, its a
good idea to let it set in the garage for several
hours so it thaws. He adds, It can be easier
getting the tree into the house while it is still
baled, set it in the stand, and then cut the
baling twine. Also, keep the tree away from
heat registers and other heat sources. Wood
heat and spaced heaters are especially dam-
aging to a tree because its a drying heat. A
humidifier is a good idea to put moisture
back into the air. The very most important
thing is to be sure the tree always has a
source of water.
And dont forget to add a wreath to that
holiday greenery dcor. The term hails from
the Middle English word; wrethe, defining
a twisted band or ring of leaves or flowers in
a garland. The circular shape symbolizes
eternal life, and the addition of holly can be
traced back to the ancient Druid Priests, who
considered holly sacred.
Above all, buy a tree from a reputable mer-
chant and dont hesitate to ask questions
regarding tree selection and care. Finding
that special tree should be an exciting
adventure, and as Charlie Brown demon-
strates year after yeareach Christmas tree
has its own special character.
ensemble groups and soloists will present a
tapestry of festive holiday sounds as the
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts (GACA)
presents A Christmas Collage concert at
Gornick Auditorium in Gaylord. This is the
second year in a row GACA has offered this
holiday musical treat, and this years event
promises to be even bigger than last years
successful show.
Trish Duley, President of GACA, states,
One of the most attractive aspects of this
event is that those who attend get the benefit
of experiencing a wide variety of music, from
all age groups, all in one concert. That's
pretty special when you think about it.
Its very special indeed. This year the
Christmas Collage musical line-up will
include;
Its very special indeed. This year the
Christmas Collage musical line-up will
include;
- The Alpine Bells directed by Dawn
Leichtnam
- The Gaylord Community Band directed
by Ralph Schweigert
- The Harmonie Meisters directed by Dale
Hanson
- Gaylord Youth Orchestra under the
direction of Wayne Wyrembelski
- The Community Chorus directed by Jan
Johnson
- The Gaylord Community Orchestra
directed by Jim Van Eizenga
- A Childrens Chorus directed by Aaron
Hotelling
- Plus a special solo vocal performance by
Gaylord High School Chorus Director, Chris
Hodges
Each performance will move seamlessly to
the next, creating a rich, continuously
changing musical program. As with last
years warmly received concert, the
Christmas Collage will culminate with a
grand finale featuring all of these talented
musicians performing together on stage.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy such a
wide range of talented area musicians in a
single performance setting. The wonderful
variety of musical styles, genres and formats,
from rich vocal harmonies to intricate
instrumental tones and textures, is certain to
set the stage for a very memorable holiday
concert experience.
A Christmas Collage performances will
begin at 7:30 pm, and the concert is antici-
pated to run approximately 90 minutes.
Tickets, which are just $5 per person, may be
purchase up until noon on Friday, December
16th at Saturn Booksellers, Musik Haus, the
Gaylord Information Center and the
Community Arts Center. There may be a
limited quantity of tickets still available at
the door at Gornick Auditorium the night of
the performance, December 17th.
We choose to keep the price very afford-
able, adds Trish Duley. The Gaylord Area
Council for the Arts sees this as our gift to
the communitywe want everyone to be
able to enjoy the holiday music.
Dont miss the opportunity to attend this
unique holiday musical evening at Gornick
Auditorium. For further information, visit
the GACA website at www.garlordarts.org.
Candle Lighting
continued...
Dont forget to add a wreath, a symbol of growth and eternal life, to that holiday
greenery dcor.
light may always shine.
TCF is an international, nonprofit, self-help support
organization, which offers friendship, understanding, and
hope to families who are grieving the death of a child. The
mission of the Compassionate Friends is to assist families
toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of
a child of any age and to provide information to help others
be supportive.
In the event of inclement weather please tune to Eagle
101.5 WMJZ for information. A make up date of Monday,
December 12th at 6:30 has been set aside if needed.
For further information call (989) 732-5027.
Photo by Jim AkAns
The Gaylord Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Wayne Wyrembelski, will be
among the musical performers at A Christmas Collage held at the Gornick
Auditorium on Saturday, December 17th.
Photo by Jim AkAns
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H I D D E N T R E A S U R E S
Patch ReSale-Consignment store offers area residents an excellent opportunity to sell their
quality used items, and purchase a wide variety of clothing and household goods at very
reasonable prices.
The Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment Shop is located in Downtown Mio next to
the Rite Aid store, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 6 pm.
To add your business listing E-Mail office@WeeklyChoice.com
BOYNE CITY
Challenge Mountain
Resale Shop
1158 S. M-75
Boyne City
231-582-5711
www.challengemtn.org
CHARLEVOIX
Consign Design
100 Van Pelt Pl., Charlevoix
231-237-9773
www.consigndesign.net
Bergmann Center
Resale Shop
8888 Ance Road
231-547-9624
www.bergmanncenter.org
Kellys Antiques &
Furniture Barn
06176 Old US 31 S., Charlevoix
231-547-0133
www.dkellyantiques.com
ELLSWORTH
Good Samaritan
Furniture & More Store
6517 Center St.
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
FREDERIC
Pineview Military Surplus
7328 Old 27 North
Frederic
989-348-8300
GAYLORD
A-2-Z Resale
1829 Old 27 South,
Gaylord
989-732-9500
Goodwill Retail and
Donation Center
1361 Pineview Dr. (near Lowes)
Gaylord
989-705-1747
www.goodwillnmi.org
Great Rooms
Quality Pre-Owned Furniture
148 W. Main Street
Gaylord
989-745-5184
www.greatroomsgaylord.com
GAYLORD
Angels at Work
Resale
1523 S Otsego Ave.
Gaylord
989.448.8615
Venus & Blue Jeans
340 West Main St.
Gaylord
989-731-2600
www.venusandbluejeans.com
HARBOR SPRINGS
New Beginnings Thrift Shop
650 W Conway Rd.
Harbor Springs
231-348-2980
Habitat for
Humanity Restore
8460 M-119
Harbor Springs
231-347-8440
HARBOR SPRINGS
Quality Sports & Tools
Consignment
1221 W Conway Rd.
Harbor Springs
231-487-0152
www.qtsconsignments.com
INDIAN RIVER
Finders Keepers Antiques
& Consignment Shop
3639 S. Straits Hwy.
Indian River
231-238-5000
MANCELONA
Mancelona Food Pantry
& Resale Shop
201 N. Maple St.
Mancelona
231-587-9606
MIO
Strawberry Patch ReSale
Consignment
Downtown Mio
989-826-1503
ONAWAY
Second Chance Thrift Store
20420 State St., Onaway
989-733-9671
PETOSKEY
Challenge Mountain
Resale Shop
2429 US31 North, Petoskey
231-348-3195
www.challengemtn.org
Goodwill Retail and
Donation Center
1600 Anderson Road
Petoskey
231-348-6947
www.goodwillnmi.org
Hidden Treasures
Northern Michigan Treasure Hunters Guide to area
antique, consignment, resale and thrift shops
In the Rough, Professionally Painted
or Completely Restored
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Furniture, Antiques & Goodies
06176 Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix, MI 49720
E-Mail: donkellyantiques@yahoo.com
FURNITURE BARN
(231) 547-0133 Cell (231) 881-0353
Web: dkellyantiques.com
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TERRIFIC KIDS
All kids are terrific and here at South Maple Elementary and North Ohio Elementary we are acknowledging kids for good character. The Kiwanis club of Otsego County is helping us with this
endeavor. Students who exhibit good behavior by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One student per class will be selected to receive a Terrific Kid award, button,
and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morning announcements. They will also have their picture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent oppor-
tunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional level because good character is just as important as good grades!
here are the
terrific kids
from south
maple
Elementary
school for the
week ending
12-2-11
Back row: Judy (Kiwanis), Emily Heffner, Riley DeFeyter, Bridget Sucharski, Ashley Zack, Luke
Dipzinski, Joe Boswood, Fred (Kiwanis).Middle row: Dawson Edmonds, Makayla Willson, Jake
Butler, Skylar Rhoades, Alana Knepper, Nicholas Fischer, Emily Schlak. Front row: Kaylee
Berkshire, Cyntia Miley, Chelsea Moore, Joe Fox. Absent: Bridgette Peak, Marcus Granger
here are the
terrific kids
from north
ohio
Elementary
school for
the this week
Front Row: Taylor Moegenberg; Makayla Conrady; Savannah Wilson; Yasmean Dorris;
Brendan Foy; Reagan Kowalsky; Nazhae Dorchy; Blake Smithling;Tyler Budzinski; Emily
Lamblin. Back Row: Anna Baker; Lily Graham; Reid Davis; Rowan Anderson; Melissa
Tomko; Eliana Hoggard; Jacquelynn Short; Emma Zinke; Kiwanian, Mr. Chuck Bump and
his Terrific Dog, Roxi
FamIIy Per
CremarIon Cenrer
2835 Dickerson Rd., Gaylord, MI 4935
989-732-9501
Toll Free 877-407-4446
Where your pet is treated with respect and dignity.
989-370-3378 or
989-370-0951
Old Fashioned
Family Fun
Horse Drawn
Sleighrides
Rustic Cabin Dinners
Reservations Required
Gaylord
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By Jim Akans
Established in their present location in
Downtown Mio approximately seven years
ago, Strawberry Patch ReSale-Consignment
store offers area residents an excellent
opportunity to sell their quality used items,
and purchase a wide variety of clothing and
household goods at very reasonable prices.
The shop, which was founded by Sharon
Gardulski, Pastor of the Freedom Worship
Center, is operated by a dedicated group of
thirteen volunteer from the Mio area.
We have many different types of items in
the store, states Gardulski. That includes
furniture, appliances and other household
items, and we have a lot of new and used
clothing, including coats in mens, womens
and childrens sizes, as well as several items
that would make excellent Christmas gifts.
The inventory at Strawberry Patch ReSale-
Consignment is brought in by local individ-
uals who receive 40-percent of the amount
those items sell for. Strawberry Patch takes
care of the tagging and marketing of those
items, and after a 60 day period, unsold
clothing is sent to an Amish warehouse facil-
ity that distributes that clothing to people in
need all over the world.
Our location is a great resource for peo-
ple in the Mio area, observes Gardulski.
Major shopping areas, such as Gaylord,
Alpena and West Branch, are all an hour or
more drive away. So this is a convenient,
local spot where people can make some
extra money selling items, and shop for a
wide assortment of clothing and household
items.
The Strawberry Patch ReSale-
Consignment Shop is located in Downtown
Mio next to the Rite Aid store. The facility is
open Monday through Saturday from 10 am
until 6 pm. For additional information,
please call (989) 826-1503.
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Sharon is an Angel
Recently, someone asked me if I knew
anyone that I considered to be an angel on
earth and instantly I thought of my friend
Sharon Techel. I first met Sharon when I had
the pleasure to work with her at Kmart
pharmacy in 1993. Sharon and I worked
very closely together in a small, intimate
setting and I became acutely aware of what
a caring and compassionate person she is
and how she was able to touch the hearts of
everyone she came in contact with because
of her loving manner. She was my right arm
at the pharmacy and over time we shared all
the details of our lives including much
laughter and many tears. Sharon was right
there for me when I met my husband, got
married and had my first two children. She
filled in for my own family and threw my
first and only baby shower. I watched her
children grow into beautiful and productive
citizens as well and learned a lot about
good parenting from her.
After Kmart, Sharon and I were able to
work together at Nelsons Drug Store until
they closed and then again at Wal-Mart
where Sharon still works. Sharon is one of
those rare and special people that seem to
be illuminated by an inner light. I Believe
that light comes from her faith in GOD and
the fact that she cares so deeply about peo-
ple and always reaches out to others. All of
our customers knew Sharon by name and
knew that she would go the extra mile for
each of them including hand-delivering
medication to shut-ins and attending the
senior dances at Alten Zimmer. I know that
GOD is supposed to love us all equally but I
have a hard time believing that he might not
favor Sharon just a little bit because she is
so faithful and because she tries so hard to
do the right thing all the time and because
she is truly a good person..beautiful
inside and out! I know that I do!
Amy Beningo, Rph Glens Pharmacy
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GRAYLING
Driver Safety Program
Thursday, December 8th
from 8:30am -4:30pm at the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Grayling Senior Center. A
classroom driver refresher
course for drivers aged 50
and older. AARP developed
this course to help drivers
improve their skills and pre-
vent crashes. This course
covers the age-related physi-
cal changes in perception
and reaction time, local driv-
ing problems and rules of the
road. The certified AARP vol-
unteer instructors will be
presenting this course
through a combination of
group discussion and video-
tapes. There are no tests, and
all participants who com-
plete the course will receive a
certificate of completion that
may be eligible for an auto-
mobile insurance discount.
The fee for this course is $12
for members and $14 for
non-members with checks
made payable to AARP. There
will not be a fee for Veterans.
For more information or to
register please call 348-7123.
Sponsored by the CC
Commission on Aging.
GAYLORD
Cookies for a Cause
The Northern Lights is host-
ing a benefit for the
Friendship Housing Center
Dec. 8 at First Congregational
Church, 218 W. 2nd St. at
6:30pm. Enjoy cookies bever-
ages and listen to local talent.
Donation will benefit the
Friendship shelter.
GRAYLING
Business after hours
Sponsored by Smith &
Associates, P.C. and The Ole
Barn, Thursday, December
8th from 5:30 7:30pm at The
Ole Barn Entry Fee: $5 cost
for Members and the $10 cost
for Not-Yet-Members. Door
Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, Food,
Networking & More!!
PETOSKEY
VitalCare Adult Day
Center Open House
The VitalCare Adult Day
Center will host an open
house with light refresh-
ments from 4-6pm on
Thursday, December 8.
VitalCare, an affiliate of
Northern Michigan Regional
Health System, has moved to
the former Benjamin B. Blum
Hospitality House located at
525 West Mitchell Street in
Petoskey. In addition to
housing the Adult Day
Center, the building is also
the new headquarters of the
VitalCare nursing office.
CHARLEVOIX
Singles for Christ
Singles for Christ dinner
group for all area singles 50
years and older will meet
Friday, December 9 at 5pm at
Grey Gables, 308 Belvedere.
Bring a $10 gift and 2 dozen
Christmas Cookies as we will
be going to Yvonnes, 4105
Sequanota Rd. after dinner
for a movie and/or games.
Reservations required so
R.S.V.P. by calling Frieda at
231-347-5747 or e-mail frie-
da@compnor.com
GAYLORD
Hockey season
passes
GHS Blue Devil Hockey adult
season passes ($50) and stu-
dent season passes ($30)
available at Gaylord High
School or call Mary at 989-
732-4981. Includes 12 home
games. Join us for the home
opener weekend games on
12/9 and 12/10.
GAYLORD
Pet pictures
Get your pets picture taken
with Santa! Saturday,
December 10th, 10am 2pm
at Wags to Whiskers Pet
Supply. All proceeds go to
Friends for Life of Otsego
County.
INDIAN RIVER
Bazaar
Indian River Eagles Bazaar,
Sat Dec. 10, 10am - 5pm.
Lunch 11-3 at Eagles Hall,
5743 S. Straits Hwy. Raffles,
lots of items for sale. Do you
have stuff to sell? Tables, $15.
231-238-7589, Shirley. All
Proceeds for cancer.
HARBOR SPRINGS
Holiday Open House
Join the merchants of down-
town Harbor Springs Dec. 10,
6-9pm for their annual cele-
bration of the holiday sea-
son. Events include live
music, in-store specials, spe-
cial dining, and more.
GAYLORD
Free Massage Day
Ahhhh....it's time for one of
our favorite days of the year -
our semi-annual free mas-
sage day Dec. 10! Saturn cus-
tomers (you must show a
receipt from today's book-
store purchases) can enjoy a
free, 10-minute chair mas-
sage from our friends at
Kneaded Relief! Relax those
weary, book-totin' shoulders.
At Saturn Booksellers, down-
town.
GRAYLING
Coats for kids
The Kiwanis Club of Grayling
is now collecting Coats for
Kids. Collection boxes are
being placed at many differ-
ent places around town as
well as at the Grayling
Chamber Office. Collection
will run through the 2nd
week of December.
GRAYLING
A Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 10th at
7pm and Sunday, December
11th at 2pm at Kirtland
Center -Celebrate the season
with music, caroling, art dis-
plays, seasonal refreshments,
family fun and a moving
presentation of this quintes-
sential story of redemption
performed by the Kirtland
Community Theatre. Ticket
Prices: $16 (A/B) & $12 (C/D).
Raise money for your church
or non-profit organization
with a ticket sales drive for
either performance of A
Christmas Carol. Your group
will earn $5 for every ticket it
sells to benefit your cause.
Call for details 989-275-5000
ext. 375 or visit http://pub-
lic.serviceu.com/ticketing
PETOSKEY
Senior dance
The Cedar Swamp Boys will
return for a dance sponsored
by the Retired & Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) on
Sunday, December 11 from
2pm to 5pm at the Petoskey
Friendship Center. Music will
be played for round dances,
waltzes and squares, and
dancers with all levels of
dancing ability will be out on
the floor having a good time.
These dances are also popu-
lar with non-dancers who
enjoy listening to good music
in the company of good
friends. The public is invited.
Admission is $4. Attendees
are asked to bring finger food
to share; beverages will be
provided. Please note that
the dance will be cancelled if
the weekend brings 3 or
more of new snow. For more
information, contact the
Friendship Centers of Emmet
County Council on Aging at
(231) 347-3211 or (888) 347-
0369.
GAYLORD
Breakfast with Santa
The Knights of Columbus
invite you to have breakfast
with Santa on Sunday, Dec.
11 from 9:30am 12:30pm.
Held at the K of C Hall on
Wilkinson Road. Breakfast is
all you can eat including
scrambled eggs, pancakes,
ham, potatoes, sausage, bis-
cuits & gravy and pastries.
Adults $7. Children under 12
free. Everyone welcome
GAYLORD
Light a candle for chil-
dren who have died
The Otsego County chapter
of Compassionate Friends is
hosting service of remem-
brance as part of a worldwide
candle lighting at the
Evangelical Free Church, M-
32 East on Dec. 11 at 6:30pm.
This service is in loving
memory of children who are
no longer with us. You are
invited to bring a photo or
memory of your child or
pregnancy to place on the
memory board for the
evening.
GAYLORD
Saks Wellness
seminar
Learn about what we do at a
seminar Dec. 13 at Saks
Wellness Center, 1477 S.
Otsego. The session begins at
6:30pm.
PETOSKEY
Staying Financially Fit
Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agency
will be hosting a workshop
on Staying Financially Fit on
December 13, from 6pm to
9pm, as part of a series of
workshops on financial fit-
ness. The series workshops
are offered free to the public
at NMCAA, 2202 Mitchell
Park. To register or to find out
about the future workshops,
please call 231-347-9070.
GAYLORD
Weight Loss
Challenge
Four Star Nutrition has
announced that they will
hold a 21 Day Weight Loss
Challenge starting December
14. call 989-448-8618 for
more info. or to sign up
GRAYLING
Christmas Dinner
The Community is invited to
attend a Christmas Dinner at
the Commission on Aging &
Senior Center on Thursday,
December 15th from 4-6pm.
Menu includes Roast Beef
with Gravy, Parsley Redskins,
Peas & Pearl Onions, Fruit
Cocktail and Minted
Brownies. The meal is only
$5.25 per person with a sug-
gested donation of $2.50 for
people over 60. Dinner is
open to the public. The
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale St.; Grayling.
For more information con-
tact the Senior Center at
(989) 348-7123.
GRAYLING
Cookie & Soup Jars
The Commission on Aging &
Senior Center has Cookie
and Soup Mixes in a Jar for
sale. Cookie and Soup Jars
are selling for $5 each. These
jars made wonderful gifts for
the Holidays. All proceeds go
to support the Programs and
Activities at the Commission
on Aging & Senior Center.
Cookie Jars are available in
local Businesses and at the
Senior Center. For more
information you may contact
Helen at 348-7123.
PETOSKEY
Messiah
Great Lakes Chamber
orchestra presents the
Messiah Dec. 15 & 16, 7pm at
St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey.
General Adm. $14 advanced
$15 at the door. Students 18 &
under, people with disabili-
ties & active Military Free
Adm. Advanced Tickets avail-
able on Treatickets.com or by
calling GLCO @ 231-487-0010
GAYLORD
Christmas light tour
December 15 The Otsego
County Commission on
Aging along with the Otsego
County Bus System invites
you to take part in the
Christmas Light Tour from 6-
7:30pm; register by calling
989-732-9977.
GAYLORD
Craft show
The Lat Minute Shoppers
Delight Holiday Craft Show is
Friday, Dec. 16 Sunday,
Dec. 18 at the Wisconsin
Street Hall (former Jimmy
Jukebox & Jets Pizza) 610
South Wisconsin St.. Hours:
Friday, 4-8pm, Saturday, 9am
5pm, Sunday, 10am 4pm.
Tons of holiday crafts! Door
prize drawing on Sunday at
4pm. Enter every day. Bring
your camera and take pic-
tures of your children visiting
with Santa.
GAYLORD
Blood drive
December 16 at Gaylord
Evangelical Free Church to
host a Blood Drive from
noon 5:45pm.
GAYLORD
Community orchestra
rehearsal
The Gaylord Community
Orchestra has begun rehears-
ing for the Christmastime
Community Concert on Dec.
17. The string section is
rehearsing in the band room
at St. Mary School on N.
Otsego from 7-8:30pm each
Monday. The winds and per-
cussion will join these
rehearsals in a few weeks. For
info call Gary Waldo, 989-
619-3136 or Joanna Bozin
989-732-3080.
EAST JORDAN
Christmas Art Sale
Jordan River Arts Council is
hosting an art sale thru Dec.
18, 1-4pm.
CHEBOYGAN
Lowe Family
Christmas
Spectacular
Versatile on many instru-
ments, the nine Lowes offer
an amazing blend of show-
stopping classical, Broadway,
Irish, jazz, bluegrass, old-
time favorites, spectacular
dance, 6-part harmony,
gospel, a stirring patriotic
tribute, and more! This high-
energy, fast-paced variety
show will leave you breath-
less! Monday, December 19,
7pm. Reserved Seating -
Adults: $30; Students: $12.50.
Please call the Opera House
at 231-627-5841 for more
information or tickets
PETOSKEY
Holiday Art Bazaar
Shoppers! Visit the Crooked
Tree art center, 461 East
Mitchell St. thru Dec. 20 for
special items for those spe-
cial people on your gift list!
Best selection ever. We know
you'll find some amazing and
original ideas for your holi-
day gift giving. Free gift wrap-
ping.
GRAYLING
Christmas Carol Sing
A Long
Please join us for dinner at
the Commission on Aging &
Senior Center on Tuesday,
December 20th at 5:00 pm
followed a Christmas Carol
Sing Along at 5:30 pm. The
cost of the meal is $5.25 with
a suggested donation of
$2.50 for seniors 60 and over.
The Senior Center is located
at 308 Lawndale St. If you
need more information call
Helen Nolan at 348-7123.
GAYLORD
3 on 3 Basketball
Tourney
Otsego County Parks and
Recreation will host a holiday
3 on 3 basketball tournament
on December 29th, 30th, and
31st. Tournament is for 3rd -
8th grade boys and girls.
Each grade bracket will be
limited to the first 6 teams
that register. 4 players per
team. Each team is guaran-
teed 3 games. Cost is $40 per
team. Games will be officiat-
ed. Registration deadline is
Dec. 26. Stop by the Otsego
County Community Center,
315 S. Center St. Gaylord or
call 989-732-6521 to register.
GRAYLING
Statewide Pageant
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas
pageant will be held on
January 22nd, 2012 at 3 PM at
the Joseph Stripe Auditorium
in Grayling High School. The
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas
Organization is proud to wel-
come 20 contestants from
around the state to the pag-
eant.
GRAYLING
Line dancing
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging has
restarted its Line Dancing
classes again this fall. The
free classes for are facilitated
by Ann Doty. The group prac-
tices weekly on Wednesdays
at 10am. No dance experi-
ence is needed to attend
these classes and no sign up
is necessary. For more infor-
mation, contact the Senior
Center at (989) 348-7123
GAYLORD
Luggage needed for
foster kids
Lutheran Child and Family
Service of Michigan is in
need of suitcases or duffle
bags that are in new or like
new condition to give to the
children in Foster Care.
Without luggage of duffel
bags they often transport
their belongings in garbage
bags. For more information
at dewards@lcfsmi.org or
989-732-1040
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Foster Care Homes
needed
There is a shortage of homes
in northern Michigan for fos-
ter children needing place-
ment. We prefer not to move
children out of the school
district they are living in so
we need to have homes all
over. Also, we are especially
short of homes that accept
teenagers. Lutheran Child
and Family Service of
Michigan offers a no obliga-
tion orientation for parents
that are interested in open-
ing their homes to foster chil-
dren. We accept singles as
well as couples; working par-
ents as well as stay at home
parents. For more informa-
tion at dewards@lcfsmi.org
or 989-732-1040.
MACKINAW CITY
Senior dinner
The Wawatam Area Senior
Center Dinner Hours have
returned to their winter
times. Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday at 5:00
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Next to Brothers Coffee, Gaylord
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dinner served at 1:00 pm --
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12:30.
GAYLORD
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Otsego County Democrats
meets 3rd Tuesdays. 6 PM
United Way Building. Call
Carol at 989-732-2591 for
info.
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creation. The Cheboygan
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profit organization estab-
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NEMCSA (Northeast
Michigan Community
Service Agency) has money
available to assist low-
income families with the
delivery of fuels such as
propane, fuel oil and fire-
wood. There are guidelines
which must be followed.
Crawford County residents
who think they might qualify
should contact Beth at 1-866-
270-0687 for prescreening. If
applicants meet all eligibility
requirements, an application
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customers request. All appli-
cations are on a first come-
first served basis.
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MSU Nutrition
Education
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center will be hosting
MSU classes on nutrition
education. The theme will be
Creating Healthy Habits
Building a Toolkit. The class-
es will deal with such topics
as Cooking for One or Two,
Enhancing Food Flavor; How
Friendly is Your Kitchen,
Treat Yourself like Company
and The Wise Consumer. The
classes will be held on
Tuesdays and Fridays in
December and January from
9:30am - 11am. The classes
are free, but you are required
to register. For more infor-
mation, contact the
Crawford County
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center at 989-348-
7123.
GAYLORD
Sweater Drive
Otsego Memorial Hospital
has been designated as an
official drop off location for
the CMU Public Television
5th Annual Mister Rogers
Neighborhood Sweater
Drive. Community members
are encouraged to donate
new or gently-worn sweaters
to help keep each and every
one of our neighbors in the
community warm this fall
and winter season. Childrens
sweaters in particular are
needed. Partnering with
businesses in Central,
Northern and Southeast
Michigan, CMU Public
Broadcasting (WCMU) coor-
dinates the collection of
warm outerwear throughout
the months of October,
November and December.
Donated sweaters will be dis-
tributed to families who need
them by organizations in the
communities in which they
are collected. Sweaters col-
lected through Otsego
Memorial Hospital will be
distributed to members of
the community through The
Clothing Room in Gaylord.
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Toy donations for our
Christmas Help Program
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Christian Help Center or
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GAYLORD
Business after hours
The January 11th Business
After Hours will be held at the
Gaylord Regional Airport
(Otsego County) who will
sponsor this event with
Alpine Tavern & Eatery.
CHARLEVOIX
Fiddlers & Pickers
Jamboree
9th annual music fest featur-
ing area violinists, fiddlers,
guitarists and other string
instrument artists. Any string
instrument artist is invited! A
musical hoe down for fun
and laughs. Food and bever-
ages available. Proceeds fund
area youth music scholar-
ships. Jan 14, 3pm - 10pm. at
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PETOSKEY
Poverty Simulation
Workshop
The Char-Em Poverty
Reduction Initiative is invit-
ing community members to
this years Poverty Simulation
on Friday, January, 27th from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Emmet County Fairgrounds
in Petoskey. Poverty
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realistic model of what it is
like to experience poverty on
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amazing opportunity to
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and the incredible list of
18 prize packages
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family ski membership
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year Powerhouse Gym
platinum membership,
a 2-night stay at the
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Traverse Balloons, a guided winter raft trip for six down the
Sturgeon River, four Tiger baseball tickets, a golf package, gift
cardseven three large one-topping Jets Pizzas every month
for a year (now what family couldnt make good use of that).
With only 100 tickets being sold, the odds of winning one
of the many outstanding prizes are very good indeed, and
entrants can take comfort in knowing the dollars they invest
in a raffle ticket will go to the much needed services provid-
ed by the outstanding Big Brothers Big Sisters organization,
including Traditional Community-based mentoring, Lunch
Buddies, and the Bigs-in-Schools programs.
The raffle drawing (raffle license R14101) will be held
between 9 and 10 am on Eagle radio, 101.5, on December
20th. For more information about purchasing a raffle ticket,
call Kathy Holmes at (989) 732-7780, visit Isabellas Copper
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Q: My ex-wife and I have had a
lot of rough holidays together, but
this is our first one since our
divorce. Now, we're negotiating
who gets the kids when, and it's
terrible -- especially for our kids.
How can we help them have a
"merry Christmas"?
Juli: Some experts on divorce have
described it as a death -- the death
of a family, a marriage and a dream
of happily ever after. As with any
death, there is gut-wrenching grief
associated with the loss, and learn-
ing to adapt to a "new normal." At
no time is this more poignant than
at the holidays. Your kids are griev-
ing the loss of their family as much
as you are. It's OK to let them
express that and acknowledge that
this Christmas will be difficult for
everyone.
Although everyone gets hurt in a
divorce, the children are the most
obvious victims. They had no say in
what happened, yet have to live
with the painful aftermath.
Research indicates that one of the
top predictors of a child's stability
after divorce is the health of the
relationship between his parents.
Whatever conflicts, wounds and
feelings you have toward each other,
put them aside for the holidays and
give your children a conflict-free
Christmas. I'd encourage your for-
mer wife and you to do whatever
you can to work together to make
the holidays smooth for your kids.
If possible, share Christmas
morning, celebrating together, or
pitch in together to buy your kids
gifts from both of you, instead of
competing for who bought more
gifts. I know these suggestions may
sound far-fetched given the hostility
that often accompanies divorce, but
your kids deserve your effort toward
peace. More than any shiny package
under the Christmas tree, your chil-
dren most want and need to know
that Mom and Dad love them and
are not going to fight over them.
** ** **
Q: Every Christmas, my kids get
caught up in the desire for the lat-
est toys and electronic gadgets.
Not only is this expensive for my
husband and me, but it seems to
miss the point of Christmas entire-
ly. Without being preachy, how can
we teach our kids that it's not just
about getting stuff?
Jim: Children have a tendency to feel
that the world revolves around them.
Our culture encourages this problem by
telling kids -- and adults, too -- to look
out for No. 1. The materialism of the
Christmas season only aggravates the
problem.
In her book "Fun-Filled Parenting,"
author Silvana Clark suggests that one
of the best antidotes for self-centered-
ness is to volunteer as a family. It might
be serving at a soup kitchen, or hosting
a neighborhood bake sale and giving the
proceeds to charity, or taking part in a
church service project, or putting
together Christmas care packages for
the troops.
According to Clark, volunteering
helps children learn four valuable les-
sons. First, it helps them understand
that they're not the center of the uni-
verse. Second, it enables kids to learn
responsibility and gain self-confidence.
Third, it puts them in touch with com-
munity resources and groups that
depend on volunteers. And finally, vol-
unteering helps kids build relationships
with positive role models -- men and
women who have invested their lives in
reaching out.
Here's something that will really blow
your kids' minds: have them go through
their stuff and identify a few things (in
good condition) to give away to a needy
family or shelter this year. Or better yet,
have them pool their allowance and buy
a few new items! This kind of
selflessness goes against just
about everything they're
hearing from the culture.
** ** **
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:
ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com
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Enjoy a Seasonal Tradition with Great Lakes Chamber
Orchestra and Chorus Handels Messiah Concert
Handel's "Messiah" will be presented by
the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra at St.
Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Petoskey
on Thursday, December 15th and Friday,
December 16th at 7:00 p.m. A quartet of out-
standing soloists, Sarah Hibbard, soprano;
Martha Hart, alto; David Theis, tenor; and
Mark Goros, bass; will join the GLCO
Orchestra and GLCO Chorus in this perform-
ance.
Handel's "Messiah" is the best known and
most beloved oratorio ever written, combin-
ing recitative, aria, and dramatic choruses in
a resounding affirmation of Gods love.
"Messiah" was written in 24 days, and was
first performed in Dublin on April 13, 1742,
as a benefit concert for the Society for
Relieving Prisoners, the Charitable Infirmary,
and the Mercers Hospital. Handel made
slight modifications in the work for almost
every performance, tailoring the arias to his
soloists and varying the number of voices in
the choir. "Messiah" stands as an artwork
which transcends period and cultural
boundaries, and speaks in the most pro-
found way to human spiritual aspirations.
During the Advent and Christmas seasons
the first section and selected portions of the
remainder are usually performed.
Tickets, ranging from $14 for General
Admission, $25 for Silver Reserved Section,
$50 for Gold Reserved Section, and $75 for
Platinum Reserved Section, are now avail-
able on line at TREATickets.com or
www.glcorchestra.org or by calling the GLCO
office 231-487-0010. Reserved seating is
available. General admission tickets are
available at Chambers of Commerce and
bookstores in Petoskey, Harbor Springs,
Charlevoix, Boyne City, and East Jordan,
Dars Hallmark in Cheboygan or at local
bookstores. Remaining tickets will be sold at
the door. For this Seasons Performance all
active military and their spouse will be
admitted free as well as students 18 and
under
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra pres-
entation of Handels "Messiah" is sponsored
by the Bank of Northern Michigan, the
Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural
Affairs and the National Endowment for the
Arts.
As a volunteer, you will help low-income
residents by preparing and filing their tax
returns and helping them apply for the
Earned Income Tax Credits, Child Care
Credits, Homestead Credits, and Home
Heating Credits. Northwest Michigan
Community Action Agencys (NMCAA) Tax
Program is supported by the State of
Michigan to help area residents claim all of
the credits they are eligible and need.
NMCAA offers free tax preparation at its
office in Traverse City, Cadillac, and
Petoskey, as well as the Michigan Works
office in Traverse City and Michigan
Department of Human Services offices in
Bellaire, Cadillac, Kalkaska, Roscommon and
West Branch. Volunteers are needed at all
locations.
Tax preparation experience is preferred.
NMCAA will provide training on tax prepara-
tion of low income returns and TaxWise soft-
ware. After passing a basic IRS tax prepara-
tion test, you can choose to do tax prepara-
tion at times and a location that fit your
schedule.
Become a volunteer tax preparer by con-
tacting Roger Suppes at (231) 947-3780 or
(800) 632-7334. He can also be reached via
email at rsuppes@nmcaa.net.
Are you looking to spread holiday cheer?
Char-Em United Way can help point you in
the right direction. United Ways website
now has a section listing local donation
drives.
Our online listing of local donation
drives explains how to donate food, cloth-
ing, and holiday gifts, says Casey Adams,
AmeriCorps VISTA for Char-Em United Way.
It also lists the ongoing drives of food
pantries and resale shops, as well as season-
al events such as United Ways Stuff the
Bus.
To find the listing of Donation Drives go
to www.charemunitedway.org/activities/
find-donation-drive or click on the
Donation
Drive link
on Char-
Em United
Ways
homepage.
We hope
this will be
a useful clearinghouse for generous people
wanting to donate, said Adams. Agencies
wanting to post donation drives can submit
information using the form on the web-
page.
For more information, contact United
Way at 231-487-1006 or info@charemunited-
way.org
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Presentation of the Christmas sections of
Handels Messiah, will take place at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in
Petoskey on Thursday, December 15th, and Friday December 16th at 7:00 p.m.
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As you know, the holiday season can
be joyous, hectic, celebratory and
expensive. And while you certainly
enjoy hosting family gatherings and giv-
ing presents to your loved ones, youll
find these things even more pleasurable
if they dont add a lot more weight to
your debt load. And thats why youll
want to follow some smart money-man-
agement techniques over the next few
weeks.
To begin with, try to establish realistic
budgets for both your entertaining and
your gift giving. When you host family
and friends, dont go overboard on your
expenditures. Your guests will still
appreciate your efforts, which, with a
little creativity, can create a welcoming
and fun experience for everyone. As a
guiding principal, keep in mind these
words attributed to Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe, the famous German poet
and philosopher: What you can do
without, do without. Set a budget and
stick to it.
And the same rule applies to your gift-
ing. You dont need to find the most
expensive presents, or overwhelm recip-
ients with the sheer volume of your gifts.
This is especially true if you, like so
many people, have been affected by the
tough economy. Everyone you know will
understand that gifts dont have to be
lavish to be meaningful.
Furthermore, by sticking to a budget,
you wont be tempted to dip into your
long-term investments to pay for fabu-
lous parties or mountains of gifts. Its
never a good idea to tap long-term
investments for short-term needs, but
can be especially bad when your invest-
ment prices are down, as they may well
be this year.
So, if you want to stick to a budget but
you dont want to raid your investments,
how can you pay for your holiday sea-
son expenses? If you can spread out
your purchases, you may be able to pay
for them from your normal cash flow.
But if thats not possible, you might
want to consider plastic your cred-
it card. Using your credit card does not,
by itself, need to amount to a financial
setback, especially if youve chosen a
card that offers favorable terms and
youve already shown the discipline not
to over-use that card. Just try to mini-
mize your credit card usage over the
holidays and pay off your card as soon
as you can.
Of course, you can make your holiday
season much easier, financially speak-
ing, if youve set up a holiday fund to
cover your various expenses. While its
too late to set up such a fund this year,
why not get an early start on the 2012
holiday season? All you need to do is put
away some money each month into an
easily accessible
account, separate
from your everyday
accounts. You dont
have to put in a
great deal, but you
do need to be con-
sistent, which is
why you may want
to have the money
moved automati-
cally, once a
month, from your
checking or sav-
ings account to
your holiday fund.
When next years
holiday season
rolls around, you
might be pleasant-
ly surprised by how
much youve accu-
mulated.
But for now, fol-
lowing some com-
mon-sense money
management prac-
tices can help you
get through the holiday season in finan-
cial shape and that type of result can
get your new year off to a positive start.
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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The Michigan Northern Lights chorus, our
local chapter of the Sweet Adelines
International, is hosting an open house to
benefit the Friendship Housing Center on
December 8th, at the First Congregational
Church at 218 W. Second St., Gaylord.
The housing center is facing huge expens-
es in order to serve our community by pro-
viding a place where individuals and families
who have fallen on hard times can rebuild
their lives. We all know that the current eco-
nomic times are causing tremendous prob-
lems for those who are struggling to survive
financially. The loss of a job or a significant
medical event, for those without insurance,
is like a push off a cliff for those who live on
the barely minimum paychecks, which many
of the available jobs provide.
The Michigan Northern Lights invite the
community to join them anytime between
6:30 and 8:30 pm on December 8th at the
First Congregational Church to hear any of
the five groups that will be performing.
Enjoy cookies and beverages while listing to
the local musical talent of The Harmonie
Meisters, Nelson Gast on the violin, the
Handbell Choir from the United Methodist
Church, Musik Haus String Guitars;
Michigan Northern Lights and the
Infant8praise choral group from the Trinity
Lutheran Church will be providing songs of
the season for your enjoyment.
The only request is that those attending
this fundraiser offer a donation to the
Friendship Housing Center. So come and
celebrate the season of giving which origi-
nated with the gift of Gods son to the world
on that first Christmas long ago.
By Jim Akans
For the 8th year in a row, the Toys for Tots Toy Trolley rolled into the
Super Wal-Mart in Gaylord, welcoming the holiday spirit, and a whole lot
of gift giving generosity to the event. The Toy Trolley is part of the annual
Toys for Tots Stuff the Trolley week in Northern Michigan, and part of
the ongoing mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots pro-
gram, the largest Christmas toy program in the country.
Several local RSVP volunteers were on hand to gather toys and a wide
assortment of other gifts outside the Wal-Mart Superstore, and they will be
distributed to children in Otsego County as part of the Otsego County
Community Giving Program. Thats a whole lot of toys that will bring a
whole lot of joy to the faces of children in Otsego County families needing
a little help in this difficult economy this Christmas season.
Once again, this event was a wonderful success, stated the Tots for
Tots Event Coordinator Rosie Warner. We thank the generosity of the
community in supporting this program. We hope that we are able to
enhance the Christmas of every child in need here in Otsego County.
Cookies for a Cause fundraiser on December
8th to benefit Friendship Housing Center
Toy Trolley
visits Gaylord
Walmart last
Thursday
The Toys for Tots Toy Trolley received a whole lot of Christmas treasures last Thursday that
will be distributed to children in Otsego County through the Otsego County Community
Giving Program. Among those donating toys was Sean Stefanski (second from right), who
was greeted by (from left), Sgt. Kristopher VanBeckom, Mary Beauchesne (LCPL-USMC)
and Rosie Warner (at right).
The Michigan Northern Lights chorus, our local chapter of the Sweet
Adelines International, is hosting an open house to benefit the Friendship
Housing Center on December 8th, at the First Congregational Church at 218
W. Second St., Gaylord.
Photo by Jim AkAns
CourtEsy Photo
John 1:14
(New King James Version)
And the Word became flesh and dwelt
among us, and we beheld His glory,
the glory as of the only begotten of
the Father, full of grace and truth.
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Nehemiah Project
Offers Shelter to Petoskey
Area Homeless
By Jim Akans
In 1993, Mike Walker felt his world
was crumbling around him. His wife of
five years had left him as Mikes struggle
with substance abuse was not appropri-
ate for his two young children to wit-
ness. He was now homeless, unem-
ployed, and had resorted to sleeping in
East Jordans community gazebo.
Somehow, amid this incredible des-
peration, Mike Walker discovered the
Nehemiah Project in Petoskey.
I began staying there in August,
Mike recalls, and by November my life
had completely turned around. I
accepted Jesus Christ into my life, tri-
umphed over my substance abuse, and
on November 14th, my wife, Gale, and I
were remarried.
Today, Mike Walker is the director of
the Nehemiah Project, a spiritually-
based community homeless facility that
has been in existence since 1988. The
project derives its name from the Book
of Nehemiah in the Old Testament of
the Bible. It tells the tale of Nehemiah,
who was an important servant to the
king of Persia, who when he heard of the
Jewish exile to Babylon and the destruc-
tion of the walls of Jerusalem, asked the
king to send him to the city to rebuild
those walls.
At the Nehemiah Project, notes Mike
Walker, we are here to help people
rebuild their lives that have been bro-
ken. We provide food and housing for a
period of time so that they can get their
lives back in order and find work and
guidance. We are a Christian-based
shelter, with values that are shared
among the approximately thirty-five vol-
unteers who help to run the Nehemiah
Project.
In 2010, the Nehemiah Project housed
individuals for 6,953 bed nights, an
accounting of how many beds were uti-
lized each night over the year. That
translates into approximately 186 peo-
ple whose lives were assisted through
the shelter. To provide this service, over
7,500 volunteer hours were utilized, and
the Nehemiah Project obtains food from
community donations from individuals,
businesses and schools, community
organization and the Manna Food
Project in Petoskey.
Mike Walker points out that there is a
Michigan Tax credit for those who make
financial donations to organizations
such homeless shelters and food
pantries that will be expiring at the end
of 2011. Though the need for such
entities is increasing, the tax credits for
those helping to support them are
decreasing. For those considering mak-
ing financial donations to an organiza-
tions such as ours, this is the time to
take advantage of those tax credits
before they expire at the end of the
year.
There are actually two separate shel-
ters under the Nehemiah Project
umbrella. The mens facility is called the
Hospitality House, and the womens
housing is called the Mary Margaret
House, and is run by Mikes wife, Gale.
Occupants are allowed to stay up to
ninety days as long as they are actively
seeking employment and trying to rem-
edy their situation. Mike notes that
when the economy is in better shape,
the length of the average stay is about
thirty to forty days.
The Nehemiah Project made the dif-
ference in my life, Mike Walker states,
Unless something changes on the
inside for the chronically homeless, it is
unlikely their situation will ever change.
I gave my heart to Christ when I came
here and from that moment on every-
thing changed. After I left here I contin-
ued to serve as a volunteer and I was a
house painter until 2003, when I was
asked to become the director.
When asked if he felt the decision to
accept his current position at the
Nehemiah Project was the right one,
Mike Walker replies with a smile in his
voice; When the Lord calls you to do
somethingits always the right choice.
There are actually two separate shelters under the Nehemiah Project umbrella. Gale
Walker oversees the womens housing, called Mary Margaret House, and Mike Walker
directs the mens facility, called the Hospitality House.
CourtEsy Photo
The Nehemiah Project, a spiritually based community homeless facility in Petoskey that has been in existence since 1988.
CourtEsy Photo
December 8, 2011 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 11
Spending at locally owned busi-
nesses leads to better schools, better
roads and local support of commu-
nity charities and fundraisers.
The Wall Street Journal recently
wrote an article that touted the ben-
efits of shopping locally. They com-
pared the impact of shopping at
businesses that are owned locally
compared to a business that is
owned by an entity from outside of
the area.
Next time are shopping in
Northern Michigan, consider the
impact that each dollar you spend
and how it will return to the com-
munity you live in. Every dollar you
spend works about 50% harder
when it is spent at a locally owned,
independent business. That's
according to an online tool that
gauges the economic impact on
local communities of spending at
independently owned small busi-
nesses versus national chains.
Launched by Independent We
Stand, a Virginia-based advocacy
group for independent business
owners, the tool shows that for every
$10 spent at an independent busi-
ness, about $6 is returned to the
local community in the form of pay-
roll taxes and other local expendi-
tures. By contrast, only $4 is
returned by national chains.
Depending on the size of the city,
this could potentially inject millions
into a local economy.
As such, spending at local small
businesses "leads to better schools,
better roads and more support for
other civic necessities such as police
departments," the group says.
The results are based on a study of
local retail economics in the Chicago
area community of Andersonville
that found local, independently
owned stores contributed more tax
dollars to neighborhood develop-
ment than national chains. The
study, co-sponsored by their local
chamber of commerce, also found
local businesses paid higher wages,
used more local goods and services,
and contributed more to community
charities and fundraisers.
Some Interesting Info...
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Daily Word
THURSDAY: 1 Corinthians 1:7-8 King James Version (KJV) 7So that ye come behind in no gift;
waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 8Who shall also confirm you unto the end,
that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
FRIDAY: Philippians 3:20 King James Version (KJV) 20For our conversation is in heaven; from
whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
SATURDAY: 2 Peter 3:12 King James Version (KJV) 12Looking for and hasting unto the coming
of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall
melt with fervent heat?
SUNDAY: Romans 8:25 King James Version (KJV) 25But if we hope for that we see not, then do
we with patience wait for it.
MONDAY: Galatians 5:5 King James Version (KJV) 5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope
of righteousness by faith.
TUESDAY: Colossians 3:1 King James Version (KJV) 1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those
things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
WEDNESDAY: Romans 8:19 King James Version (KJV) 19For the earnest expectation of the
creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
The Christmas holiday season is and should be the most blessed of all the holidays on the calendar. On
this sacred day, we are celebrating the incarnation, God becoming flesh and coming to earth in the form of
a baby to offer to mankind forgiveness and salvation through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Jesus was born
to die, but his death was not an ordinary death, it was a substitutionary death. His cruel death, 33 years
after his birth, on an old rugged cross was for you and for me. Mankinds sin demanded punishment and
the scriptures declare that death was the punishment for our sins (Romans 6:23, Ezekiel 18:4). God in His
incredible love for you and I, decided to pay that payment in our place (Substitutionary) so that we could
be forgiven for our sin, and have the hope of going to Heaven when we die! By placing our faith in Jesus
Christ and the full atoning payment that He made for you and I by His death upon the cross we can be saved
from Hell and made a child of God. The Bible declares in John 1:12, But as many as received him, to them
gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
I love all of the wonderful traditions of Christmas. The decorated trees, the presents, the carols, the chil-
drens Christmas pageants at church, the candle light services, Handels Messiah, the story of Ebenezer
Scrooge, Frosty the snowman, the family get together, and so many more. The festive nature of this season
still thrills my heart at age 50 like it did when I was just a child. The truth, however, is that none of these
traditions are really what make Christmas so special for me. I love Christmas primarily because Jesus
Christ became my personal Saviour 32 years ago when I trusted Him and asked Him into my heart as an 18
year old young man. Christmas for me is a celebration of MY Saviours birth. Even in these tough econom-
ic times, when many just do not have the resources to celebrate the Christmas holiday like they wish they
could, it can be a joyous and a blessed season. My advice is simplify your holiday celebration this year by
putting the focus where it should be - on Christ, on family, and on reaching out to and showing Gods love
to those who are less fortunate than we are.
yes. It's a great time of the year and there's
probably more love and caring among fami-
lies than there is any other time of the year.
Dennis Kusina Charlevoix
yes. To spend time with friends and family.
Carolyn Dettner Petoskey
yes. Because the birth of Christ is the most
important day in history. God revealed
Himself and His plan and His love in the per-
son of Jesus Christ.
Harry Hammond Levering
yes. My mom made Christmas the biggest
holiday and we are going to celebrate even
though she's gone. To celebrate Christ's
birthday.
Kelly Pollion and Annie Hansen Petoskey
Thoughts on...Are you looking forward to
Christmas and why?
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Health & Wellness
Shirodhara An Eastern Indian Tradition
and Therapy for Superb
Relaxation and Balance
Shirodhara is a practice of Ayurveda
(Eastern Indian traditional medicine)
that promotes deep relaxation and well-
being. The name comes from the
Sanskrit words shiras (head) and dhara
(flow). What is unique about Shirodhara
is that it is tailored to suit your specific
needs. A person having a Shirodhara
session will be assessed by an Ayurvedic
Practitioner for their Dosha, or consti-
tution (body type, diet, lifestyle). Your
Dosha indicates what herb-infused oil is
required to help balance your system.
Not only are the herbs customized for
you but also the oil. One person may
require sesame seed oil while another
individual may need coconut or jojoba
oil. A typical Shirodhara session requires
three liters of herb-infused oil and lasts
approximately thirty minutes.
Imagine lying down, wrapped cozily in
blankets and relaxing in a warm, quiet,
dimly lit room with soft music playing.
Above your head is a copper pot filled
with warm, herb-infused oil that has
been created specifically for your needs. As you breathe
deeply, the warm oil gently trickles from the copper pot onto
your forehead (The Third Eye Point), just between your eye-
brows. For 15-20 minutes you simply lie back in the warmth
and comfort and allow your Mind,
Body and Spirit to quietly drift as the
herbs and oil balance your pituitary
and pineal glands. The warm oil pene-
trates your skin and hair as your mind
flows into a gentle meditative state.
Once the copper pot is empty, your
Shirodhara therapist gently works the
warm oil into your face, neck and hair,
leaving your hair and skin nicely condi-
tioned. The Shirodhara session is often
followed by steam or dry sauna to
assist the body in purification. Those
fortunate enough to experience a
Shirodhara session state that theyve
never felt so relaxed and at ease in their
entire lives.
Shirodhara has been shown to
increase blood circulation to the brain,
improve memory, decrease tension and
stress, improve left and right brain
hemispheric balance, relieve depres-
sion and anxiety and is helpful in
relieving PTSD (post-traumatic stress
disorder). Shirodhara is also beneficial
for the skin and hair offering a lustrous glow and anti-aging
properties.
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Health & Wellness
How to Cure Smokers Cough
Are you coughing even though you dont have a cold?
This is the outcome of continuing to fill your lungs with
nicotine, tar and other chemicals which are being acquired
every time you smoke.
What is smokers cough?
A smokers cough is a kind of disease that is usually
found in every smoker and it is being cause by irritants
that are entering the respiratory system.
An ordinary person is experiencing a cough mainly
because there is a phlegm build-up in their windpipe and
this phlegm would go out of their body on a natural
process with the help of their bodys cilia. Cilia are a fine
hair like that line the pipes of your respiratory system and
guide any irritants that are trapped inside your body to
move and go out your respiratory tract. While smokers
have built a problem with their cilia, they become immo-
bilized and damaged so the phlegm could not go out of the
respiratory system. Thats why the cough of every smoker
is quiet hard to relieve but here are some ways to cure
smokers cough.
Boil one cup of water and then combine one tablespoon of
anise seed. Cover and allow the mixture to stay for 15 min-
utes. Strain the mixture into a cup and add honey or lemon
then drink it while it is still hot. Use as needed.
Drink fresh lemon juice every morning to provide the body
with vitamin C and calcium which gets rid due to smoking.
Combine salt with warm water and gargle it at least 3
times a day to help clear the phlegm in your throat and heal
your smokers cough.
Get a large pot with water and bring to a boil then inhale
the steam from the boiling water, taking deep breaths, with a
towel covering your head. This will calm your cough and
remove the phlegm.
Boil mint leaves and eucalyptus in water then inhale with
this mixture. Organic leaves are a good choice to get rid of
smokers cough.
If these steps dont improve your condition and cough get
worst, consult your doctor right away to get medical atten-
tion. The best way to avoid smokers cough is to stop smok-
ing.
source: smokerscough.org
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For over 50 years, the Redwood Steak House in Lewiston has
offered a unique, steak house (and seafood) experience right
here in northern Lower Michigan. From the tantalizing, melt
in your mouth flavors of hand carved Porterhouse, New York
Strip and Tenderloin steaks and Roast Prime Rib of Beef, to the
delicious delicacy of Lobster Tails, King Crab Legs, Jumbo
Shrimp that are steamed or hand dipped and deep fried, and
tender, flakey Ocean Perch, Fresh Whitefish or Icelandic Cod,
the menu at the Redwood Steak House is a virtual roster of
delight for northern Michigan residents and visitors to
behold.
Redwood Steak House opened their doors back in April of
1958, and other than two short breaks, one the result of a fire
and the second during a change of ownership, this extremely
popular dining destination has been providing a tradition of
excellence in dining and service ever since. The original 48-
seat restaurant was built by Bill and Elda Butski, and pur-
chased by brothers Curt and Tommee Render in 1967, who
expanded the facility to a seating capacity in the dining room
to 130, and added a bar area. In 1980, Rob Chapman, who had
been working for the Renders since 1969, purchased the
Redwood Steak House and expanded the dining area even fur-
ther to achieve a seating capacity of 150.
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dining experience; they also feature live entertainment or
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Comedy Magic of Frank Everhart (who will appear this
Saturday, December 10th starting at 6 pm), and Michigan
Man Mike Ridley also performs at the Redwood Steak House
on a regular basis.
Redwood Steak House is open seven days a week and fea-
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excitement among area diners. Those include a famous all-u-
can-eat Fish Fry on Tuesdays and Fridays, Steamed or Hand
Dipped Jumbo Shrimp on Wednesdays, Roast Prime Rib of
Beef Au Jus on Thursdays and Saturdays, a Complete Chicken
Dinner on Sundays, and Mondays are reserved as Chefs
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Something we have just added is our Early Bird Special,
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Sundays through Thursdays, with prices ranging from $6.99 to
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for their guests.
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Across
1- Gyro meat
5- Ethereal
9- Forearm bone
13- Culture medium
14- Loose outer garment
16- Animated character
17- Hindu princess
18- Antiknock fluid
19- ...___ saw Elba
20- Draft picks
21- Anonymous John
22- "Gunsmoke" star
24- Lean
26- School orgs.
27- Salsa singer Cruz
29- Celebration
33- Renaissance fiddle
34- Bric-a-___
35- Actor Rob
36- Fingers
37- Small moneybag
38- Charge carrier
39- Capital of Calvados, in
NW France
41- Ashtabula's lake
42- Small nails
44- Embellishment
46- Actress Anouk
47- Describes a gently
cooked steak
48- Nightclub of song
49- Go hungry
52- Needlefish
53- Skater Lipinski
57- Opera set in Egypt
58- Hagar the Horrible's dog
60- Corrida cheers
61- Annoying buzzer
62- Capital city of Yemen
63- Narrow inlets
64- ___ sow, so shall...
65- Devices for fishing
66- Aggregate of fibers
Down
1- Dr. Zhivago's love
2- I've Got ___ in Kalamazoo
3- Horse hair
4- Stiff coarse hair
5- Apathy
6- John of England
7- Architect Mies van der ___
8- Hurrah!
9- Kitchen vessel
10- Anecdotal knowledge
11- Denials
12- Black cuckoos
15- Casual gathering
23- Deserter
25- Sot's sound
26- Freedom from war
27- Aromatic wood
28- "Barnaby Jones" star
29- Edible plant product
30- Communication medium
31- Came to
32- Contact, e.g.
33- Puerto ___
34- Carried
37- Noblewoman
40- Give an account
42- Apex
43- Expressive of love
45- Dallas player, briefly
46- Main arteries
48- 200 milligrams
49- Heroic adventure tale
50- Sardine containers
51- An apple ___...
52- Basic unit of heredity
54- Et ___
55- Back
56- Org.
59- A Bobbsey twin
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BestCrosswords.com - Puzzle #1 for December 4, 2011

Across
1- Gyro meat; 5- Ethereal;
9- Forearm bone; 13-
Culture medium; 14-
Loose outer garment; 16-
Animated character; 17-
Hindu princess; 18-
Antiknock fluid; 19- ...___
saw Elba; 20- Draft picks;
21- Anonymous John; 22-
"Gunsmoke" star; 24-
Lean; 26- School orgs.; 27
- Salsa singer Cruz; 29-
Celebration; 33-
Renaissance fiddle; 34-
Bric-a-___; 35- Actor Rob;
36- Fingers; 37- Small
moneybag; 38- Charge
carrier; 39- Capital of
Calvados, in NW France;
41- Ashtabula's lake; 42-
Small nails; 44-
Embellishment; 46-
Actress Anouk; 47-
Describes a gently cooked
steak; 48- Nightclub of
song; 49- Go hungry; 52-
Needlefish; 53- Skater
Lipinski; 57- Opera set in Egypt; 58- Hagar the Horrible's dog; 60- Corrida cheers; 61-
Annoying buzzer; 62- Capital city of Yemen; 63- Narrow inlets; 64- ___ sow, so shall...; 65-
Devices for fishing; 66- Aggregate of fibers;

Down
1- Dr. Zhivago's love; 2- I've Got ___ in Kalamazoo; 3- Horse hair; 4- Stiff coarse hair; 5-
Apathy; 6- John of England; 7- Architect Mies van der ___; 8- Hurrah!; 9- Kitchen vessel;
10- Anecdotal knowledge; 11- Denials; 12- Black cuckoos; 15- Casual gathering; 23-
Deserter; 25- Sot's sound; 26- Freedom from war; 27- Aromatic wood; 28- "Barnaby
Jones" star; 29- Edible plant product; 30- Communication medium; 31- Came to; 32-
Contact, e.g.; 33- Puerto ___; 34- Carried; 37- Noblewoman; 40- Give an account; 42-
Apex; 43- Expressive of love; 45- Dallas player, briefly; 46- Main arteries; 48- 200
milligrams; 49- Heroic adventure tale; 50- Sardine containers; 51- An apple ___...; 52-
Basic unit of heredity; 54- Et ___; 55- Back; 56- Org.; 59- Bobbsey twin;
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m i l l i g r a m s ; 4 9 - H e r o i c a d v e n t u r e t a l e ; 5 0 - S a r d i n e c o n t a i n e r s ; 5 1 - A n a p p l e _ _ _ . . . ; 5 2 -
B a s i c u n i t o f h e r e d i t y ; 5 4 - E t _ _ _ ; 5 5 - B a c k ; 5 6 - O r g . ; 5 9 - B o b b s e y t w i n ;
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