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GAYLORD Spring in

Michigan means a lot of

diverse outdoor recreational-

ists taking to the woods in

search of edible mushrooms,

migrating birds, wild turkeys,

fishing spots or just some

solitude. Michigan's conser-

vation officers are offering

some common sense safety

tips for anyone taking to the

woods for some fun and

adventure.

"In the spring, cabin fever

has caught up to a lot of

Michiganders and they want

to get outdoors," said Dean

Molnar, assistant chief of the

Department of Natural

Resources' Law Enforcement

Division. "By preparing for

your time in the woods with

safety in mind, everyone canhave a great time before they

head into the woods."

Springtime in Michigan is

prime time for bird watching,

mushroom hunting and

other outdoor pursuits like

hiking, ORV riding and

mountain biking. Public

lands, such as state forests,

state game areas, state parks

and recreation areas, are

common places for these

activities to take place.

Spring also brings the start of

the new fishing season and

the first of Michigan's two

turkey hunting periods.

Molnar offered the follow-

ing tips for a safe outing in

Michigan's outdoors:

* Always tell someone,

such as a family member or

friend, where you are going

and what time you plan to be

back before you leave. That

way, if you are running later

than your expected return

time, it is easier to notify

authorities you may be lost,

the approximate area you

may be and that you need

assistance. Additionally,leave your car where it can

easily be found to give

searchers a starting point to

come look for you.

* Take your cell phone with

you. Today's cell phones

have technology that can

allow law enforcement to

track your phone's signal if

you are lost. Also, many

smartphones come with GPS

technology. Be familiar with

how to use these applications

on your smartphone before

you venture into the out-

doors.

* If you have a smartphone,

download flashlight and

compass applications there

are a few free ones available

at both Google Play (for

Android phones ) and the

App Store on iPhones.

* If you don't have a cell

phone or smartphone, be

sure to take a compass and

small flashlight with you.

* Be familiar with any land

use rules if you are going out

on public land. If the land is

open to hunting, be aware of

Michigan's spring turkey sea-son - wear hunter orange and

stay on designated trails and

pathways.

* Remember that in the

spring, Michigan's weather

can be unpredictable. Dress

in layers for warmth and

comfort. Also remember if

you are trout fishin g in a

cold-water stream that water

temperatures will be consid-

erably colder than air tem-

peratures this time of year,making it imperative to dress

in layers.

* Take snacks and water.

It's easy to shove a granola

bar or snack crackers in your

gear so you have some food

with you in case you get lost.

Take a bottle of water with

you, too.

* Take a whistle. Having a

small whistle with you is a

good idea because it can cre-ate a noise to help search and

rescue squads to find you.

"Even the most experi-

enced outdoor recreation

enthusiast can get lost in the

woods," said Molnar. "We

encourage those seeking fun

in Michigan's outdoors to

consider these safety tips and

be familiar with outdoors

survival as well. The better

prepared you are, the moresafe and enjoyable your time

in the woods will be."

For more information

about Michigan's outdoor

recreation opportunities,

visit the DNR's website at

www.michigan.gov/dnr.

GAYLORD Conservation

officers with the Michigan


Resources are reminding

spring anglers to exercise

caution and use river eti-

quette while out steelhead-

ing this spring. Many of the

states rivers are experiencing

high water due to the signifi-

cant recent rainfall and

spring run-off.

Spring means anglers are

out in search of steelhead,

but it also means high and

fast-moving water on many

of our river systems, said Lt.

Dave Shaw, DNR Law

Enforcement Division super-

visor in Cadillac. We are ask-

ing anglers to use extra cau-

tion this spring due to the

significant recent rainfall and

snow melt.

In the past few years, the

DNR has had to perform sev-

eral water rescues in the

spring due to dangerous high

water.

Shaw also said that anglers

should keep in mind that a

slow, no wake speed is

appropriate river etiquette.

Boat operators who cause

high wakes that push water

over banks and onto private

property or who swamp

other boats are responsible

for their wake and any dam-

ages it causes.

Water is a force that can

cause property damage, par-

ticularly bank erosion, for

homeowners on rivers,

Shaw noted. It is proper

river etiquette to pass private

property and other boats at a

slow speed, creating less of a

wake, to reduce the risk of

damage.

Fishing guides on the

Muskegon River have devel-

oped protocols using hand

signals to let other boats

know when it is safe to pass,

Shaw said. They will give a

thumbs up sign when it is

safe to pass their boat.

Knowing the hand signals

before you go out is impor-

tant. Boat operators who are

unsure should slow down

when approaching any boat

on a river.

The most important thing

is that we want everyone to

have a safe and fun experi-

ence while out steelhead

fishing, Shaw said. Using

caution in high water on the

river helps everyone the

angler, the property owner

and others out enjoying

spring.

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Au Sable River: Steelhead

were caught from the mouth

to the dam. Skid piers at the

mouth were still on shore so

unloading and loading will

be difficult. Access sitesupstream are open with

ample parking. Spawn, flies

and wax worms are best for

those drifting and those cast-

ing are using small spoons,

body baits or spinners. Most

of the fish caught seem to be

fresh and the signs are good

for a long consistent run.

Rogers City: The ice is just

about gone however some

big sheets were still blocking

the launch ramp. Anglers

were casting off the wall but

no fish were caught.

Ocqueoc River: Had lots of

angler activity but few fish

were caught . Anglers were

drifting spawn and yarn flies.

We need warm weather and

rain to kick the steelhead run

into high gear.

Thunder Bay River: Is pro-

ducing the occasional steel-

head below the Ninth Street

Dam. Try spawn, wax worms,

flies or rubber eggs.

Tawas: Pier anglers casting

along the outside of the har-

bor have caught lake trout,steelhead, brown trout and

the occasional whitefish.

Those wading off the mouth

of the river caught a few wall-

eye on rapalas. Ice inside the

harbor is finally breaking up.

Au Gres: A couple boats

trolling off the mouth of the

river caught a few walleye.

Au Gres River: Had very

good steelhead fishing near

the Singing Bridge and about

a half mile upstream. Most

are drifting fresh spawn.

Steelhead can be found as far

up as M-55. Surfcasting at

the Singing Bridge was not as

good as the river fishing.

Traverse City: A few boats

have been out jigging for lake

trout and cicso. Catch rates

were fair in 100 to 150 feet of

water. Those surfcasting have

caught a couple steelhead onspawn bags.

Elk River: Is producing the

occasional steelhead. Try

spawn bags or small jigs

tipped with wax worms.

Cedarville and Hessel: Still

have ice however anglers

need to use caution and pay

close attention to the weath-

er. Hessel Bay is producing

some nice perch in the mid-

dle and along the east end in

5 to 10 feet of water. Perch

were also caught along the

west end of Musky Bay in 6 to

8 feet of water.

Little Bay De Noc: Remains

iced over but no anglers were

fishing south of the

"Narrows". Snow and rain

have weakened the ice along

the edges so taking vehicles

out on the ice is no longer

safe. Fishing has turned toperch especially near Kipling

where catch rates were good

in 30 to 45 feet of water with

wigglers , minnows and

spikes. Smaller fish were

caught in shallow waters.

Rivers in the area were still

iced over except for the

mouth of the Ford River and

the Escanaba River which

had open water up to the

First Dam for shore anglers.

Big Bay De Noc: Had few

anglers. Garden Bay had ice

but no anglers. Fairport had

partial ice cover but no activ-

ity. Most rivers are iced over

with the exception of some

areas on the Ogontz River.

Grand Marias: The bay and

boat launch are iced in. The

pier and parking areas were

buried in snow. There is open

water between the pier andbreakwall.

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PETOSKEY Petoskey sen-

ior forward Erik Davenport is

taking his game to the next

level. The 6-foot-4

Davenport, coming off a

super season for the

Northmen, has signed a let-

ter of intent to play for

Lawrence Technological

University in Southfield.

The determined, depend-

able Davenport helped

Petoskey post a solid 16-4

record this past season and

repeat as Big North

Conference champions

against some very stiff com-

petition.

Davenport delivered at

both ends of the floor whilemanning both the forward

and center spots for the

Northmen and coach Dennis

Starkey, and he was a leader

on and off the court. He aver-

aged 17.5 points per game

and was a blue-collar battler

under the boards, garnering

5.7 rebounds per game to go

with 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals.

Davenport is a member of

the Top Choice All-Area

Dream Team along with

teammate Sam Baumgartner

and also earned first-team

BigNorth All-Conference

recognition.

Davenport will be joining a

very young program with a

very young roster. Lawrence

Tech posted a 3-27 record last

season in its first full season

in nearly 50 years. Davenport

will be part of building theprogram along with a num-

ber of other names from

northern Michigan, includ-

ing former teammate Jake

Mullin.

In addition to Jake, otherplayers on the Blue Devil ros-

ter include Tom Mullin from

Petoskey, Josh Puroll from

Boyne Falls and Jay Redman

of Boyne City. All were fresh-

men for Lawrence this year.

Noah Balanda, a 6-foot-7

forward, is from Big Rapids

Crossroads Academy and he

also is a freshman. Of the 12

players on the roster this year

for coach Tom Kempf, there

was one senior, two juniors

and nine freshmen.

Davenport, a true scholar-

athlete with plenty of gray

matter between the ears, willbe majoring in chemical

engineering.

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GAYLORD Gaylord senior

Michael Skerratt, a flame-

throwing right-hander and

heavy-hitting first baseman for

the Blue Devil baseball team,

will continue his career on the

diamond at Cornerstone

University.

The 6-foot-6 Skerratt, an

imposing figure on the mound

for Gaylord, will eventually seeduty both on the hill and as a

first sacker for the Golden

Eagles of coach David Mitroff.

Skerratt, who has earned Big

North All-Conference honors in

baseball and has played fouryears of summer ball for the

Lewiston Post 198 American

Legion squad, is currently

recovering from a shoulder

injury sustained during football

and that will keep him side-lined for much or all of his sen-

ior season with the Blue Devils.

Skerratt is expected to make

a full recovery, however, and

should be ready for the rigors of

college ball, though he maystart off at the JV level as a

freshman next season at

Cornerstone.

Michael, the son of Jeff & Gail

Skerratt of Gaylord, plans to

major in business administra-tion.

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CHEBOYGAN Scrappy sen-

ior point guard Damon

Proctor and sweet-shooting

junior forward Ben Pearson

were named Co-MVPs for the

2012-13 season at the recent

Cheboygan boys basketball

banquet. Pearson also

received the teams annual

Windex award as the top

rebounder.

Seniors Jordan Fontaine and

Andrew Dixon were named

the Defensive MVPs for the

Chiefs. Hardworking senior

Jake Schott received the

annual Hustle Award and

sophomore Mitch Schley was

the recipient of the Captains

Award.

Cheboygan teamawards given out

Proctor, Pearson named co-MVPs

for 2012-13 season

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April 18, 2013 Choice Publications ... The Best Choice! Page 3-B

GAYLORD Dead and

dying fish are an ugly sight.

Truth is, most species of fish

are relatively short-lived and

have a high rate of mortality.

Even large fish, too large to

be eaten by predators such as

bass and pike, experience a

death rate of approximately

50% per year. Fortunately,

the deaths are usually

spread-out over the year and

are rarely observed or

become a problem except

when concentrated as a fish

kill. Only a fraction of the

dead fish are ever observed

because many decompose

on the bottom or are eaten by

scavengers such as turtles

and crayfish.

Most of the time, fish kills

are due to natural causes

over which we have no con-

trol, such as weather. Only

occasionally is death directly

related to pollution or

improper use of herbicides

or other chemicals. Natural

fish kills are of three basic

seasonal types: winterkill,

which occurs in late winter

but may not be seen until

early spring; spring kill,

which is occurs in late May toearly June; and summer kill,

which occurs on the hottest

days of midsummer.

Please e-mail information

regarding all fish kills to

DNR-FISH-Report-Fish-

[email protected].

If you suspect a fish kill is

caused by non-natural caus-

es, please call your nearest

DNR location or Michigan's

Pollution Emergency Alert

System (800) 292-4706.

Spring Kill

Spring kill occurs in lakes

and rivers when fish survive

the winter but die as the

water warms rapidly in Mayand June. It rarely claims

many fish and is usually over

in a couple of weeks. Spring

kill is almost always due to

natural causes beyond our

influence. The usual victims

are large bluegills and crap-

pies, and other fish which

spawn in the spring such as

perch, bass, pike and suck-

ers.

A combination of stresses

is usually responsible. Fish

come through the winter in a

weakened condition because

they've been eating at a

reduced rate. As the water

warms, their metaboli sm

increases and they divert

much energy to strenuous

spawning activities. In lakes,

additional stress may be

added during "turnover",

which is when wave action

stirs up bottom water low in

oxygen and high in noxious

gases. Diseases and parasites

also become more active and

on a few occasions have been

implicated in fish kills. An

example is the spring salmon

mortality in Lake Michigan

caused by bacteria kidney

disease (BKD).

Summer Kill

Summer kill occasionally

occurs in lakes and streams

during extremely hot sum-

mer weather. High tempera-

ture and low dissolved oxy-

gen combine to stress the

fish. Most prone to summer

kills are pike, perch, suckers,

bass, and bluegill living in

shallow, productive lakes or

bays with excessive amountsof algae or rooted aquatic

vegetation. The plants con-

sume large amounts of oxy-

gen at night, causing a tem-

porary shortage of the vital

gas just before dawn. A

cloudy, calm day extends the

critical period by reducing

re-oxygenation from photo-

synthesis and wave action.

Apparently, fish in the oxy-

gen-depleted areas do not

sense the danger and swim to

safety in time.

Summer kill may also

occur in deep, unproductive

lakes containing trout or

cisco. These fish require bothcold and well-oxygenated

water. During summer they

seek refuge in the cold bot-

tom layers where tempera-

tures are less than 72 degrees.

Death results if the oxygen

level there declines below

about 4 ppm. Trout will also

die in streams if they are

unable to find cold spring

water. Several stream trout

mortalities were reported

during the hot summer of

1995.

A very unique type of fish

kill is caused by a lightning

strike on water. Death occurs

immediately. Large fish,

which draw more electricity

than small fish, may be killed

selectively.

In conclusion, the risk of

some types of fish kills can be

reduced by keeping as many

nutrients out of the water as

possible. Sources of nutrients

include septic fields, fertil-

ized lawns and farm fields,

and wastes from livestock

and waterfowl (including

tame geese). Reducing nutri-

ent input starts the following

favorable chain reaction:

production by aquatic plants

is reduced, less decomposi-

tion is required, and oxygen

will not become depressed to

critical levels.

Natural fish kills are

obnoxious, and may affect

fishing and predator-prey

"balance" for years. However,

they are often not serious in

the long run because lakes

contain thousands of fish per

acre. They may be thought ofas nature's way of thinning

out fish populations. Usually,

fish kills indicate that the

habitat is of marginal quality

for certain species because of

the broad range of weather

conditions we experience in

Michigan.

Infrequently, fish kills indi-

cate habitat or pollution

problems we may be able to

correct. And sometimes, fish

kills beneficially reduce over-

populated, slow-growing

panfish and actually increase

growth rates and improve

fishing.

Winter KillWinterkill is the most com-

mon type of fish kill. When

severe, it has devastating

effects on fish populations

and fishing quality. Winterkill

occurs during especially

long, harsh winters, such as

occurred in northern

Michigan during the winter

of 1995-96. Shallow lakes

with excess amounts of

aquatic vegetation and

mucky bottoms are prone to

this problem. Fish actually

die in late winter, but may

not be noticed until a month

after the ice leaves the lake

because the dead fish are

temporarily preserved by the

cold water. Winterkill begins

with distressed fish gasping

for air at holes in the ice and

ends with large numbers of

dead fish which bloat as the

water warms in early spring.

Dead fish may appear fuzzy

because of secondary infec-

tion by fungus, but the fun-

gus was not the cause of

death.

Actually, the fish suffocat-

ed from lack of dissolved oxy-

gen. Trace amounts of dis-

solved oxygen (measured in

parts per million, ppm) are

required by fish and all other

forms of aquatic life. Even

living plants and the bacteria

that decompose organic

materials on the bottom of

the lake require oxygen. As a

rule of thumb, the critical

level of oxygen is about 2

ppm for most game fish

native to warmwater lakes,

and levels below 1 ppm forextended periods of time are

lethal.

But species of fish vary in

their tolerance of low oxygen.

Trout are most sensitive;

walleye, bass, and bluegil l

have intermediate sensitivi-

ty; and northern pike, yellow

perch, and pumpkinseed are

relatively tolerant. Bullheads

and certain minnows are

very tolerant. Lakes prone to

periodic winterkill can often

be detected from the compo-

sition of their fish popula-

tions - tolerant species pre-

dominate, sensitive species

are rare, and prey greatly out-number predators.

Fortunately, usually enough

fish survive, either in the lake

or in connecting waters, to

repopulate the lake in a cou-

ple of years. Only for extreme

die-offs is fish restocking

necessary.

The dissolved oxygen con-

tent of water depends prima-

rily on three variables. These

are the amount of mixing

with the air above the lake,the rate of oxygen produc-

tion by plants, and the rate of

oxygen consumption (respi-

ration) by living aquatic

organisms. During periods of

prolonged ice cover, the lake

is sealed off from the atmos-

phere and cannot be

recharged with oxygenated

air. Furthermore, ice and

snow reduce the amount of

sunlight reaching aquatic

plants, thereby reducing

photosynthesis and oxygen

production. (During photo-

synthesis, living plants use

sunlight energy and carbon

dioxide to make plant tissue

and dissolved oxygen).

Meanwhile, on-going con-

sumption of oxygen depletes

the supply of oxygen stored

in the lake when the lake

froze over. Shallow, produc-

tive lakes are at a disadvan-

tage because they have a low

storage capacity and high

rates of oxygen-consuming

decomposition.

February is usually a criti-

cal period and is the best

time to check the oxygen

content of lakes prone to

winterkill. A good midwinter

thaw about then oftenrecharges the lake's oxygen

supply by means of photo-

synthesis and melt water.

Conversely, a prolonged win-

ter, with continuous snow

cover and late ice-out,

increases the chance of win-

terkill.

A short-term solution to

impending winterkill, suit-

able for ponds and small

lakes, is to aerate with com-

mercial devices or outboardmotors. A significant

improvement can be made in

the oxygen content of about

1 acre of water by running a

small outboard motor for

about 4 hours. Select a rela-

tively warm day to use the

outboard method. Mount the

outboard on a dock, frame,

or small boat and lower the

shaft into a large hole in the

ice. Tilt and run the motor so

as to push water on top of the

ice. Then, at the edge of the

flooded area, chop more

holes so the water can return.

Beware of weakened ice!

Move to another location

before the outboard hole

becomes dangerously

enlarged or water is no

longer pushed onto the ice.

Run the motor over relatively

deep water so that bottom

mud is not stirred up along

with the water.

The only long-term solu-

tion for winterkill lakes is to

reverse the natural process of

filling and enrichment

(eutrophication). Dredging

or sucking bottom sediments

can increase the volume of

water, reduce the nutrient-

rich sediment, and reducethe growth of nuisance

plants. However, such proj-

ects are extremely costly,

require a site for disposing of

the bottom material, and

may require a permit. Lake

residents can help slow down

the rate of eutrophication by

keeping all types of plant fer-

tilizers out of the lake.

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Wood Lakes womens

Wednesday Morning Golf

League is holding a member-

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For information, call Karen

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231-548-2305.

ONAWAY Onaway High

School is seeking coaching

candidates for varsity and JV

football for the coming

school year.

Those interested may

send a resume and letter of

interest to Onaway Athletic

Director Marty Mix, care of

Onaway High School, 4549

M-33 South, Onaway, MI

49765.

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CHEBOYGAN COUNTY

Each spring, mature lake

sturgeon, a fish species that

is threatened in Michigan

and rare throughout the

United States, become vul-

nerable to poaching as they

briefly leave Black Lake in

Cheboygan County for

spawning sites in the Black

River. Hundreds of volun-

teers stand guard along the

Black River during the

spawning season, from mid-

April through early June, to

report any suspicious activity

and deter the unlawful take

of this prized fish.

For over a decade, the

annual Sturgeon Guarding

Program has proven that citi-

zens who watch over the

river have greatly reduced

poaching while helping to

ensure the protection and

proliferation of the species,

said Ann Feldhauser, a


Resources retiree and the

programs volunteer coordi-

nator. Its a unique and

rewarding experience to wit-

ness the sight of these majes-

tic fish, which can live up to

100 years and weigh over 200

pounds, swimming up the

Black River and to take part

in safeguarding one of

Michigan's most valuable

natural resources.

When spawni ng begins,

sturgeon guards are assigned

in shifts to sites along the

river. The volunteers stand

watch and, if necessary, use

cellular phones provided by

Sturgeon for Tomorrow to

contact DNR conservation

officers who are actively

patrolling the area in support

of the guarding effort. Aerial

surveillance is also deployed

to secure the area and deter

illegal activity.

Many opportunities are

available for those who wish

to help. Coordinators will be

on-site to assist and answer

questions. In addition to

guarding the fish, volunteers

can also play a key role by

recording the number and

activity of fish they see.

Individuals or groups

interested in volunteering

should contact Ann

Feldhauser at 906-201-2484

or register online at

www.sturgeonfortomorrow.o

rg/guarding-program.php.

For those traveling from

outside the local area, several

hotels, restaurants and

Onaway State Park (located

on Black Lake) are very close

to the critical guarding loca-

tions. Volunteers are also

encouraged to set up their

rustic camps along the banks

of the Black River. There is no

charge for camping on the

state land adjacent to the

Black River.

Lake sturgeon rehabilita-

tion in the Cheboygan River

watershed is a cooperative

effort involving the Black

Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for

Tomorrow, the Department

of Natural Resources,

Michigan State University

and Tower-Kleber Limited

Partnership. In addition to

the guarding program, this

effort includes activities such

as tagging sturgeon adults

and raising young fish for

stocking.

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LANSING April 15, Tax

Day, is also the beginning ofthe yearly window when oak

wilt can be transmitted from

diseased to healthy red oak

trees, the Department of

Natural Resources

announced this week.

According to Dr. Robert

Heyd, forest pest manage-

ment program manager for

the DNRs Forest Resources

Division, oak wilt is a serious

disease of oak trees mainly

red oaks, including northern

red oak, black oak and pin

oak. Red oaks often die with-

in a few weeks after becom-

ing infected. White oaks aremore resistant, therefore the

disease progresses more

slowly.

The normal time-tested

advice is to prevent oak wilt

by not pruning or otherwise

injuring oaks from April 15

to July 15, Heyd said. Heyd

added that the spread of oak

wilt occurs during this time

of year as beetles move

spores from fungal fruitingstructures on the trees killed

last year by oak wilt to

wounds on healthy oaks. As

warmer weather melts away

snow and ice, the beetles that

move oak wilt become active.

Anyone who has lost trees

to oak wilt knows not to

prune or otherwise wound

trees from mid-April to mid-

June, Heyd explained. He

said although oak wilt hasnt

been detected in every

Michigan county, the need

for vigilance is present

statewide. With the trans-

port of firewood and othertree-related activities, you

have to assume the risk is

present, whether you live in

metro Detroit or in the Upper

Peninsula.

Oak wilt has already been

detected in the following

counties: Alcona; Allegan;

Alpena; Antrim; Barry;

Benzie; Berrien; Calhoun;

Cass; Cheboygan; Clinton;

Crawford; Dickinson;Genesee; Gladwin; Grand

Traverse; Iron; Kalamazoo;

Kalkaska; Kent; Lenawee;

Livingston; Macomb;

Manistee; Menominee;

Midland; Missaukee;

Monroe; Montcalm;

Montmorency; Muskegon;

Newaygo; Oakland; Ogemaw;

Oscoda; Ottawa;

Roscommon; Saginaw;

Shiawassee; St. Joseph; Van

Buren; Washtenaw; Wayne;

and Wexford.

Spring is a popular time for

people to move firewood to

vacation properties andother locations. During this

April-to- July period, Heyd

said its vital not to move

wood from oak wilt-kil led

trees. These trees are often

cut into firewood and moved,

sometimes many miles from

their original locations. Any

wounding of oaks in this new

area can result in new oak

wilt infecti ons as beetles

move spores from the dis-eased firewood to fresh

wounds on otherw ise

healthy trees.

The DNR recommends

that anyone who suspects

they have oak wilt-tainted

firewood should cover it with

a plastic tarp all the way to

the ground, leaving no open-

ings. This keeps the beetles

away and generates heat

inside the tarp, helping to

destroy the fungus. Once the

bark loosens on the firewood,

the disease can no longer be

spread.

New oak wilt sites havebeen traced to spring and

early summer wounding

from tree-climbing spikes,

rights-of-way pruning, nail-

ing signs on trees and acci-

dental tree-barking. If an oak

is wounded during this criti-

cal time, the DNR advises

residents to cover the wound

immediately with either a

tree-wound paint or a latex

paint to help keep the beetles

away.

Once an oak is infected,

the fungus moves to neigh-boring red oaks through root

grafts. Oaks within approxi-

mately 100 feet of each other

depending on the size of

the trees have connected or

grafted root systems. Left

untreated, oak wilt will con-

tinue to move from tree to

tree, progressively killing

more red oak over an increas-

ingly larger area. These

untreated pockets also serve

as a source of inoculum for

the overland spread of the

disease.To get more information

on the background, symp-

toms and prevention of oak

wilt, as well as other forest

health issues, visit

www.michigan.gov/foresthe

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RadioShack has been an American tradi-

tion in consumer electronic products for

over 90 years. The familiar red letter sign

dots landscapes across the United States

with more than 4,700 company operated

stores, 1,500 wireless phone centers, andmore than 1,100 dealer franchises. Here in

northern Lower Michigan, RadioShack has

been a staple retail store in Gaylord for

approximately 30 years; first located on Old

27 and now at its present location in the

Edelweiss Village for over 10 years.

Since March of 2011, Gaylords RadioShack

ownership has been under the direction of

Joe Barkley, operating under the name of Up

North Electronics to signify the stores focus

on not only carrying RadioShack inventory

but also offering expanded inventory plus

service for electronic items such as cellular

phones and computers.

Joe Barkley states, We are excited to be inour third year of operation. Our first year we

were increased our sales by 300 percent, and

last year we were up 150 percent. We attrib-

ute that growth to our expanded inventory

and product lines, our friendly and helpful

staff, and the 50-plus years of Radio Shack

experience between myself and our store

manager, Jeff Morey.

He adds, We have everything a company-

owned RadioShack store carries plus addi-

tional inventory, such as ham radios, CB

radios and accessories, marine band radios

plus stereo systems for boats, a complete

line of remote control helicopters, specialty

adaptors, a huge selection of batteries, and

more. We also support RadioShack sale pric-

ing, and we have even lowered our pricing

on over 300 products to match or beat the

prices consumers will find at the big box

stores.

As a regular Up North Electronics shopper

I can affirm that the store has virtually every-

thing an electronics tinkerer, hobbyist or dig-

ital age enthusiast could possible want or

need. Even the youngsters can get in on the

fun with the stores wide assortment of all-

inclusive electronic and physics sets, such as

robot kits and even a potato-powered clock.

Customers will find that the Up North

Electronics staff is very knowledgeable about

the items they carry, and those associates

will assist in evaluating the often-confusingworld of electronic products such as Nooks,

Kindles, i-Pads, i-Pods, Consumer Cellular

pre-paid cell phones and more. Barkley

notes that Up North Electronics is now an

Apple i-Pad and i-Pod dealer, offer Kindle

book readers, and another very popular

item; Marley headphones, which are made

of recycled materials and a portion of the

sales proceeds are donated to charity.

Customers who compare them tell us the

Marleys sound better than the Beats head-

phones, yet they are about half the price.

Barkley has a long and celebrated

history with RadioShack. Born and

raised in Harbor Springs, Michigan,

he began his career with the compa-

ny as a store manager in Los Angeles,

California back in 1985. He went on

to become a district manager in Utah

and Arizona, a training manager

based out of Texas, and managed

approximately 60 stores in the

Michigan franchise district.

The staff at Up North Electronics is

highly experienced and knowledge-

able and includes store manager Jeff

Morey, who has over 20 years of

experience in the service side of the

electronics industry, and recent addi-

tion to the staff; salesperson Ryan

Jacob,. That expertise is not only

valuable when assisting customers in

finding the product that will fit their

needs, it allows Up North Electronicsto offer service for a wide array of

electronic items, including cell

phones and computers. The staff

understands that excellence in cus-

tomer service also means offering a lib-

eral return policy, so if someone isnt

sure a product is what they need, they

can take it home and try it out.

We dont have conditions regarding if a

product was purchased here or at a compa-

ny-owned or franchise store, Barkley

affirms. Our goal is to do whatever we can

to make our customers happy with the prod-

ucts they purchase.

The Up North Electronics team is commit-

ted to excellence in customer service, prod-

uct selection and value pricing. Building on

an American tradition that began over 90

years ago, Gaylords Up North

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The study found that the local

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percent of their revenue to the

local economy, compared with just

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Independent businesses spend

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Exquisite amenities abound in this custom home located just a short

drive from downtown Gaylord. From the finely manicured spacious

grounds to the impeccably appointed interior details, this is a residence

that truly embraces a lifestyle of comfort and grace.

The home features approximately 1,968 square feet of living space, with

generously sized rooms that includes four bedrooms and three baths. A

soaring vaulted ceiling

highlights the large

living room area, and

a trio of floor to ceil-

ing bayed windows

accents the adjoining

formal dining room.

The kitchen is a feast

for both the eyes and

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with granite counter-

tops, top-notch appli-

ances, a beautifully

tiled wall behind the

range/oven, and pris-

tine white cabinetry.

Other interior high-

lights include tile and

wood laminate floor-

ing, decorative arch-

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glass block shower

and a jetted tub in the master bath, two walk-in closets in the master bed-room, and a durable epoxy-painted floor in the attached two-and-a-half car

garage.

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woodlands. There is also an attractive storage building on the grounds for

additional storage needs.

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UpdatedKitchen with

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$124,900. MLS #281049

PEACEFULUP NORTHCustom Built 3

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Featured HomeOn the MarketWhy

Isn'tMy

HomeSelling?

Compliments of Ed Wohlfiel

Part 3 of 3

Here are some of the most

common reasons buyers are

turned off by a particular

house, so make sure these

are addressed before lopping

thousands of dollars off theasking price:

Put on a good show

This is the second biggest

reason a home isnt selling.

Buyers often talk of con-

necting to a house. This is

not likely to happen if your

house is not company-com-

ing-over clean and ready to

show like a model. This goes

for the outside as well. If you

dont want to put the effort

into doing this, then youd

better adjust your price to

compensate because buyers

will only consider your

house because its a good

deal, not because it speaks

to them.

Cant buy what they cant

see

If you make it difficult for

people to see your property,

then chances of a sale at the

price you want drops consid-

erably. Selling can be a nui-

sance, but its a necessary

one. If you dont allow a lock-

box or require appointment-

only showings, you are the

culprit to the house not sell-

ing.

Out of your hands

Its not always the sellers

fault that a house isnt sell-ing. Sometimes the market

changes and buyers disap-

pear. Maybe a new home

development has opened

nearby and they are steal-

ing the customers. Or

maybe youve received bad

advice from your agent. Any

of these can affect whether

your house sells, which

means you need to consider

the reasons and make the

necessary adjustments.

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Enjoy graceful living in thiswonderful Gaylord custom home

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