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By Jim Akans

The midway will soon be

bustling with carnival set-up

activity, the 4-H livestock barns

will be filling up, vendors and

exhibitors will begin creating

their spaces in the 10,000 square

foot Community Building, and

the 2,500 seat Grandstand area is

being prepared for a week of

exciting shows. Its an annualtradition that has been thrilling

Emmet and Charlevoix county

residents and visitors to the area

for 107 years, and the Emmet-

Charlevoix County Fair is set to

open once again this Saturday,

August 18th, and continues

through the following Sunday,

August 26th.

There has been a lot of updat-

ing to the fairgrounds in recent

years, and while enjoying the

carnival rides, exhibits, enter-

tainment and fantastic foods and

beverages, attendees will certainly

appreciate the beautifully mani-

cured grounds, updated barns

STORY

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By Jim Akans

As the month of August begins

to wane, Otsego County resi-

dents find there is a familiar pat-

tern of activity on the north side

of Gaylord, as the fairgrounds

are once again transformed into

late summers favorite event; the

annual Otsego County Fair. Its a

tradition that has been around

for 131 years or about six gen-

erations, and each season the

fair seems to just get bigger and

better.

The Otsego County Fair

will get underway this com-

ing Sunday, August 19th,

with Royalty Day, and after

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Get ready for a fantastic late summer event this

weekend as Petoskeys Festival on the Bay takesplace August 17th through the 19th. The festival is

a celebration of the best of northern Michigan

with events for the whole family, free music, great

food, competitive events and sunset celebrations

and cruises. This is the 10th year the Petoskey

Regional Chamber of Commerce has brought this

much-anticipated event to the Petoskey water-

front.

Throughout the weekend, 11 local and regional

performers will offer live music at the

Entertainment Tent, located in the Ed White

Ballfield. The Children's Area in Bayfront Park,

open Friday afternoon from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm

and Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm offers

activities for families including games and crafts,

a large petting zoo, a bouncy house and Petoskey

stone hunting. The midway features vendorsoffering a huge array of tasty summer food item

and unique products.

Festival on the Bay also offers many activities

that showcase the regions beautiful waterfront

including free Jiimaan Canoe rides and kayak

demonstrations. The annual Jiimaan Challenge

(a Jiimaan is a 20-person traditional Native

American canoe made of wood) takes place at 8

a.m. on Saturday morning. Watch as these peo-

ple-powered boats travel the bay from Harbor

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By Jim Akans

For the fourth year in a row, the Mount

Hope Church in Gaylord will be presenting

a Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show this

coming Saturday, along with a swap meet,

craft show, martial arts demonstrations,

and fun activities for the kids. Show

organizer, Brian Jergenson, notes that this

years event will literally be bigger than

ever before.

For the gear-heads and those that like

things BIG, he relates, this year we'll

have a Monster Truck on display alongwith it's professional driver and owner,

Greg Adams of Truk Wurks. In addition,

we're making plans to have an old vehicle

on site to give people a chance to relieve

their frustration by banging on it with a

sledgehammer. For the kids, new this year

is a petting zoo with goats and Llamas plus

a bounce house for youngin's with energy to

burn.

The event has been growing each year, and

organizers anticipate lots of vehicles of virtu-

ally every vintage and type will be on display.

Awards will be presented for the Top 40 vehi-

cles, as well as Best Paint, Best of Show, and

Peoples Choice.

Door prizes that have been donated by

local businesses will be given away through-

out the day, and there will be food and bev-

erages available for purchase at the show.

There will be lots of activities for the entire

family to enjoy on the grounds, including a

petting zoo, inflatable bounce house, a swap

meet, a craft show to browse and an amazing

demonstration of the martial arts by NOVA

Martial Arts Academy.

The 4th Annual Mount Hope Church

Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show event

takes place this Saturday, August 18th,

from 9 am until 3 pm at the Mount Hope

Church on M-32 just east of downtown

Gaylord. This event is free to attend, andvehicle entry fee is $20 up to the day of the

show. As in previous years, proceeds from

this event will be graciously donated to the

Otsego County Food Pantry.

For additional information, please visit

www.gaylordchurch.com

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Classic vehicles, a craft show, activities for the kids and a martial artsdemonstration will all be a part of the 4th Annual Mount Hope Church

Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show this Saturday, August 18th.

Show organizer, Brian Jergenson, notes, For the gear-heads and those thatlike things BIG, he relates, this year we'll have a Monster Truck on displayalong with it's professional driver and owner, Greg Adams of Truk Wurks.

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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder made a visit to

Petoskey on Thursday, August 9th, to celebrate a

ceremonial signing of Public Act 251, known local-

ly as the Dark Sky Coast bill, which protects the

night sky above nearly 21,000 contiguous acres of

land in Northwest Emmet County. The signing

ceremony took place at North Central Michigan

College on Thursday afternoon, held in front of

the new Jack and Dorothy Harris Health

Education and Science Center, which the

Governor toured privately after the ceremony.

The Dark Sky legislation was known as House

Bill 5414 before being signed into law by Snyder

on July 2, 2012. The bill was originally introduced

by 107th District State Rep. Frank Foster, R-

Petoskey, who serves as the chairman of the

House Natural Resources, Tourism and Outdoor

Recreation Committee. It builds upon the tremen-

dous public interest following designation of the

Headlands as an International Dark Sky Park in

May 2011. The Headlands, located in northwest

Emmet County, is the seventh International Dark

Sky Park in the United States and just the 10th in

the world.

Tourism experiences of all types are important

for Michigan and our region, including enjoyment

of a pure, undiluted night sky, Foster said, upon

introducing the legislation. Foster joined the

Governor for last Thursdays ceremony, along with

Emmet County Commissioners and local dark-sky

advocates.

Public Act 251 does not place any requirements

on landowners; it simply requires that any lightingon the included public lands be directed down-

ward so as not to interfere with the view of the

night sky. While the legislative action will not

require homeowners or businesses

to change their lighting practices, it

is intended to encourage more resi-

dents and visitors to protect the

night sky as a resource that sets

Emmet County apart, according to

Lyn Johnson, Emmet County

Controller.

Mary Stewart Adams, the countys Dark Sky Park

Program Director, said she is thrilled the Governor

is supporting efforts to protect the night sky. A

deep, dark night is a vanishing resource for inspi-

ration and creative genius that is largely over-

looked in the developed world, Adams said. The

State of Michigan can be proud of its leadership

role in recognizing the necessity of protecting

such a resource.

Along with covering nearly

21,000 acres of state land in

Emmet County, PA 251 also

encompasses several hundred

acres of state land in southern

Michigan.

Governor Snyder visits Petoskey last

Thursday to celebrate signing ofDark Sky Coast bill

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GRAYLINGF Dic ClinicThe 46th Judicial Circuit Bar

Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and River

House Womens Shelter willhold free monthly divorceclinics open to communitymembers who cannot affordto hire an attorney and arerepresenting themselves.Clinic locations will alternatebetween Otsego andCrawford Counties. Clinics inCrawford County are held atthe Crawford CountyCourthouse, Aug. 16, 5:30pm.

GRAYLINGFi hc inCrawford County will host apublic informational forumat 7pm on Thursday, August16th at the Crawford County

Building to discuss the futureof the Grayling FishHatchery. The purpose of thisforum will be to explainfuture intentions regardingthe Grayling Fish Hatcheryand to solicit commentsregarding the plan. CrawfordCounty is consideringchanges within the deed that

would create a public/p ri-vate partnership withHarrietta Hills Trout Farm,LLC on the property allowingfor commercial fish produc-tion along with public accessduring certain times of year.The community is invitedand asked to come show yoursupport for one of Graylings

greatest tourist assets.

GRAYLINGLkin f iThe Hartwick Pines LoggingMuseum is looking for anartist or two to do some vol-unteer work drawing and

painting 3 to 5 backdrops forour annual lantern programon September 15. As part ofthe program, we are trans-forming the Visitor Center

into the Grayling Train Depotand are creating paintedbackdrops to make the inte-rior more historic looking. Ifsomeone is interested inhelping us out, please callRob Burg or Pam Engel at the

Visitor Center at (989) 348-2537 or email Rob [email protected] or Pamat [email protected]. TheFriends of Hartwick Pines,our non-profit support groupcan pay for art supplies.

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Available 2012 Fall

Scholarships for KirtlandCommunity College: Otto &Martha Krauss HonorScholarship, Lawson F &

Anne L ChambersScholarship, Carl J. Darling JrMemorial Scholarship,Donald N Fenton MemorialScholarship, James DFryfogle MemorialScholarship, Keith Rich TrustScholarship. For questionsplease contact Katie Tisdaleat 989.275.5000 Ext 388.

Application deadline: Tues.,Aug. 14, 2012 at 4pm

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Cunicl DiThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will present aseminar on CommunicableDisease Prevention at 6pmon August 16th at the SeniorCenter, 308 Lawndale Street.

Sue Lucksted, RN, PublicHealth Nurse for 21 years

with Distric t HealthDepartment #10, brings herexpertise in the health field

to bear on this importanttopic. What is a communica-ble disease? How does dis-ease spread? How can youprotect yourself, family andfriends? Ms. Lucksted willprovide important informa-tion on these topics. Allattendees will receive a freehand sanitizer as a doorprize. Join us for a ChickenStir-Fry Dinner at 5pm, priorto the presentation. Peopleover 60 eat for a suggesteddonation of $2.50. Thoseunder 60 eat for a cost of$4.75.

CHARLEVOIXsidwlk slCharlevoix area merchantsare pleased to once againoffer hot summer deals attheir annual end of summersidewalk sales taking placeThursday, Friday andSaturday, August 16, 17 & 18.Take advantage of substan-tial reductions on a variety ofseasonal inventory that mustgo. Merchants will be out inforce with great sales toreduce inventories before thefall season. Shoppers willfind great discounts on giftitems, home dcor, clothing,books, jewelry, accessoriesand more. Hours may vary,but most merchants will be

on the sidewalk from 9am to5pm and inside after 5pm. Soshop early for the best steals,deals and unbelievable sav-ings. Don't miss the bestbargains of the year on anarray of quality merchandiseat participating merchantslocated downtownCharlevoix and throughoutthe area.

PETOSKEYL lwLearn about employmentlabor law hot topics Aug. 17.Northern Michigan Societyfor Human ResourceManagement invites area

employers to their annualemployment law seminar at

the Odawa Hotel,1444 U.S.131, Petoskey. Expert speak-ers will update and guide youthrough today's climate ofever-changing employment

laws from 9 a.m. to noon, andlunch is provided.

VANDERBILTy FFor three days, August 17th-19th, Song of the Morning

Yoga Retreat Center, in unionwith the yoga communit ythroughout Michigan, willhost a yoga festival for thepublic. Wooded or river sidecampsites are available as

well as limited indooraccommodations for whathas become the largest yogaevent in Michigan. All are

welcome! For further infor-mation: www.songofthe-

morning.org

PETOSKEYCnc in PkThru August 17th, (Tue. Wed.Fri.) at 12:15pm inPennsylvania Park. Join usthis summer in downtownPetoskey's Pennsylvania ParkGazebo for the 2012 seasonof concerts! Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Fridays.

BOYNE FALLSLd ik dThe 12th Annual Ride is atBoyne Mountain on Aug.17and 18. Lady Biker Dayembraces the sisterhood of

lady bikers from throughoutMichigan, Canada and otherneighboring states by com-ing together for a weekend offun-filled events. At 6 p.m.,

we kick off our Friday nightevent with a Bike Night fea-turing entertainment, pizza,a cash bar for the public.Because Lady Biker Day is asupporter of Camp Quality(camp for children diag-nosed with cancer), we willbe encouraging donationsfor our favorite charity dur-ing our weekend event. We

will be presenting our dona-tions to Camp Quality duringour BBQ event on Saturdayevening as well as honoringCamp Quality's Founder andGeneral Manager, Eleanor

West, who will be retiring atthe end of this year. Saturdaythe 18th is a day filled withguided rides, checking outour local area sights and atime for discovering thebeauty of NorthernMichigan. Our BBQ for theregistered lady bikers andtheir guest will take place onSaturday evening at 6 p.m. as

we bring to a close anotherLady Biker Day event. Forthose who wish to participatein the event, email your reg-istration request to:[email protected].

NORTHERN MICHIGANsff bTwo local United Ways willhost the 5th Annual Stuff theBus event on Saturday, Aug.

18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Char-Em United Way willhave a school bus at each ofthe K-Mart Plazas inPetoskey and Charlevoix andOtsego United Way, who isteaming up with ServPro ofGaylord & Cheboygan, willhave buses at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and Glens in Gaylord.Cheboygan United Way willalso be holding a Stuff theBus event at the K-MartPlaza in Cheboygan onFriday, August 17.

GAYLORDF fil ini

Please join us for an OtsegoChristian School free familymovie night on Friday,

August 17th at 6:30 pm in theschool Matz Center. We willbe showing one of VeggieTales latest movies "ThePenniless Princess." We willalso be providing free icecream, so bring your favoritetoppings to share. For moreinformation, please call (989)732-8333.

MANCELONAall scl rninSaturday August 18. PotluckLunch at 12:00 p.m.Mancelona High School.

Please bring dish to pass.www.MancelonaAllSchoolReunion.com for details

BOYNE CITYNflk hFilThe Norfolk Harvest Festivalis coming back to Veteran'sPark for the second year in arow. On Saturday Aug. 18 andSunday Aug 19 from 9:00amuntil 6:00pm, the park will bepacked full of demonstra-tions and musical perform-ances. This living historyevent will cover theEuropean Bronze Age andColonial America with a liv-

ing encampment, spearthrowing, blacksmithing, anda variety of traditional games.Musical performancesinclude Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss,Mulligan Stew, Jack Elliot,Michael Lee Seiler, The LuceConnection, and more. Thisevent is organized by theFamily of the Five Lakes, and

while there will be vendorshappy to assist you in makinga purchase, all aspect of theactual event are f ree. Anyoneinterested in becoming a partof the event should contactJon Bautel at (231) 582-1063

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Hawaiian Lawn party will beheld on August 18th this yearbeginning at 12:30pm at theCherwinski Pond/Vanderbilt,MI. Live music by "Lucky

Stars" band. If you wish toattend we ask you to contactBev at [email protected] or989-983-4188 for additionalinformation.

HOUGHTON LAKEannl CninexpThe Crawford-RoscommonConservation Districts

Annual Conserva tion Expowill be held on August 18th,from 10am to 3pm at theHoughton Lake HistoricalPlayhouse. The event is free,

will provide free hot dogs,and will feature environmen-tal education and informa-tion from organizations inthe area, line casting contestand training for kids, outdoorBB gun shooting, a silentauction, and the results ofthe amateur photo contest.There will also be naturecrafts, nature books, andsome native plants for sale.Our goal at the ConservationDistrict is to get the publicinformed about conservingvaluable natural resources inour area. One of the ways we

work towards this goal is bygetting the word out at thisannual Conservation Expo.Last year, over 300 people

were in attendance and wehope to continue that suc-

cess this year. Please markyour calenda rs and comeparticipate in a fun, free dayof conservation awarenessthe whole family can enjoy!

ROSCOMMONCnin ndwndThe Crawford-RoscommonConservation District will beholding its 7th AnnualConservation Expo on Sat.,

August 18th at the HoughtonLake Historical Playhousefrom 10am 3pm.Conservation related groupsand nature crafters areencouraged to participate.

Vendor fees are no charge orup to $20, depending on typeof business, organization,unit of government, etc.

Vendors may set up outsideor inside of the building.Scout troops, 4H clubs, com-munity organizations, unitsof government, wildlife andgame clubs, nature crafters,etc. are highly encouraged toparticipate to get your nameout to the public. This eventis provided in partnershipwith the Crawford-Roscommon ConservationDistrict and the HoughtonLake Lake Association.Organizations and individualswishing to partici pate may

contact: Barb Stauffer,Administrator; (989) 275-3163;[email protected]

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GRAYLINGDic glf tnnSaturday, August 18th at 9amat Hanson Hills Recreation

Area (registration begins at

8am) Please come & sup-port the Grayling RotaryClub, an organization thathas introduced and fundedtwo AMAZING disc golfcourses at Hanson Hills.Registration forms can befound online at www.han-sonhills.org/uploads/Fall_Flinger2012.pdf.

GRAYLINGmic mSaturday, August 18th at 7pmat Hartwick Pines LoggingMuseum, Grayling -join usfor traditional and historicmusic about Michigan.Performer will be announced

soon. This event is free ofcharge, although a MichiganState Parks RecreationPassport is required for parkentry. For more information,call 989-348-2537.

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August 18 Mt. Hope Churchwill hold their 4th AnnualClassic Car, Truck & BikeShow from 9am-3pm.

GAYLORDCiThe OCCOA advocacy deptpresents a caregiver supportgroup meeting Aug. 18, 10-11:30am at the UniversityCenter. Guest speaker is JohnPanci.

PETOSKEYFiE M M E T - C H A R L E V O I X COUNTY FAIR returns to thefairgrounds in Petoskey from

Aug. 18-26. The carniv albegins Tuesday, Aug.21 andthe Monster Truck Shootoutis Saturday, Aug. 21.

GAYLORDFiThe Otsego County Fair willbe held August 19-25; go to

w w w. o t s e g o c o u n t y f a i r -grounds.org for more infor-mation and a full schedule ofevents.

GRAYLINGs mni Ilnd& Li tThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will be travel-ing on Monday, August 20thto South Manitou Island byDial-A-Ride Bus to Leland,Michigan and a ferry ride onbeautiful Lake Michigan. We

will be viewing the SleepingBear Dunes NationalLakeshore, crossing the

Manitou Passage and takinga Lighthouse Tour. The costof the trip is $70 per person,

which includes transporta-tion and lunch. Dinner willbe on your own at theBluebird Restaurant. The busis scheduled to leave theSenior Center, 308 LawndaleStreet at 8am and will returnby 8:30pm. For more infor-mation and reservations,please call 989-348-7123.

ROSCOMMONtc bzMonday, August 20th from13pm at Kirtlands StudentCenter Building -come out

for fun-filled events, bringcanned goods to support ourstudent food pantry and beentered into a drawing to wina homemade cake. Find out

why KCC has been ranked inthe Top 10 in technology...7

years running! Please RSVPby August 16 via [email protected] or call989-275-5000 ext. 500.

MANCELONADwnwn cncSummer Band Concerts willfeature local country band,The Miracles. Join us down-town Mancelona at TrianglePark (west side of U.S. 131 at

the clock) on Tuesday August21 beginning at 7pm. Bringlawn chairs and blankets. Incase of rain, the concert willmove to the MancelonaMiddle School Gym. Freeadmission.

GRAYLINGmicin old us 27C tJoin hundreds of classic carsas we tour nostalgic old US27 August 21-26, 2012 fromColdwater to Cheboygan.The tour will stop in Graylingon Friday, August 24th from4-8pm on Michigan Avenue.Join us in Grayling for a CarShow & Cloggers! You canregister & pay at the City youstart at for the tour!! Visit

www.old27tour.com for com-plete details.

GRAYLINGCin CnfidnCi WkpFree Class Series runs Aug.21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25from 1-3pm at Grayling CityHall Certified Master Train,

Robin Petruska, will teachabout dementia and itseffects on the brain, caregiverresources, managing behav-iors, improving caregiverskills, how to handle every-day activities more easily,and taking care of yourself tobetter care for your lovedone. Call Jill at MercyHospice at 989-348-4383.

GAYLORDDcic PMonthly meeting 6pm,

August 21st in the OtsegoCounty Building lower levelCommissioners MeetingRoom on Main Street.

GAYLORDKid nniOn Wednesday, August 22,the Otsego CountySportsplex, along with USTA,United States Tennis

Association will host a youthtennis try-it night. This event

will take place in the EnergyOutlet which is located onthe south side of theSportsplex. The purpose ofthis event will be to intro-duce the sport of tennis tochildren the age of 10 andunder. On August 22 GeorgeLowe form the USTA will beat the Sportsplex to intro-duce some of these trainingmethods as well as providegeneral information. There isno cost to participate. Theevent will run from 5 to 6:30pm in the evening.

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Aug. 22 at Legs Inn, 6425 N.Lake Shore Drive. 5:30-7:30pm. $7 members. non-members, $12. Sponsored byChamber of Commerce inMackinaw City, Petoskey &

Harbor Springs. RSVP by Aug.20, 231-436-5574 [email protected].

GRAYLING

Cni h rThe Community is invited toattend a Hog Roast at theCrawford County Commissionon Aging & Senior Center, 308Lawndale on Thursday, August23rd. Dinner will be servedfrom 4-6pm. Dinner includespulled pork, corn on the cob,cole slaw, hot cinnamonapples and strawberry rhubarbpie. The meal is only $4.75 perperson for people under age 60and a suggested donation of$2.50 for people age 60 & over.The dinner is open to the pub-lic and no reservations arerequired. For more informa-tion contact the Commissionon Aging & Senior Center at

989-348-7123.

GAYLORDD f CinPlanning is underway for theday of caring Sept. 6. Projectsand Volunteer teams needed!

A "Day of Caring" is sched-uled for this fall and United

Way is looking for projectsthat will take about four (4)hours to complete. "We areprimarily targeting localnon-profits, city or countycommunity enhancementprojects or seniors needingassistance this fall," saysLorraine Manary, ExecutiveDirector of the Otsego

County United Way. "If youhave a project or idea inmind please give us a call todiscuss it further." The otherhalf of this equation includesthe business community. Weare actively seeking business-es who are interested in giv-ing back to the communityby allowing a team ofemployees (managementteam, associates, etc.) to use4 hours of their day on Sept.6th to help with the projects.For more information onhow to get involved contactCarol in the Volunteer Centerat: Carol@otsegounited-

way.org or 989-705-8584.

GRAYLINGrck hndThursday, August 23rd at2pm at Devereaux Library -Meet naturalist Craig Kasmerfrom Hartwick Pines who willhave you howling for coolstuff about rocks. If you digrocks youll dig this program!Children ages 6-12 can signup by calling 989-348-9214.

GRAYLINGCni blckPFriday, August 24th onMeadows Drive (located justoff I-75 Business Loop inGrayling) Free food! Music!

Antique Cars! Games!Entertainment for the young& old! Visit these businesses:District 10 Health Dept,Mercy Home Care/MercyHospice, Northern LakesCMH & Grayling Nursing &Rehab.

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Aspen Ridge RetirementVillage will be hosting theDog Days of Summer DogShow fundraiser on Friday,

August 24th from 3:30 4:30pm. Benefiting the

Otsego County AnimalShelter, the entry fee is bydonation and registers yourdog for contests and prizes.

Accepted donations includecash or supplies such as dogfood, cat food, kitty litter,bleach and paper towel. Pre-registration is required andspace is limited. Please con-tact Christy Payne at 989-705-2500 to register or formore information.

INDIAN RIVERC Old 27 Tour will be stoppingin Indian River on August25th

VANDERBILTWln cwlCountry, Polka and squaredance Aug. 25, 6:30-10:30pmat Elkland Senior Center,7910 Arthur St. Bring a dishto pass and $4 admission.

MACKINAW CITYC wThe 23rd Annual CorvetteCrossroads Auto Show isscheduled for Saturday,

August 25th at the MackinawCrossings Mall parking lot.

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Aug 25, Sept 15 & Oct 6.

Doors open at 6:30 / Show

starts at 7:30pm at

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music and old fashioned

corny country comedy, then

this is a show you will not

want to miss. Admission is

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GRAYLINGs f CSaturday, August 25th from

9am-5pm at Hanson Hills

Recreation Area 3D Shoot,

Indoor Range, Novelties. All

ages welcome, we have bows

to accommodate youth

shooters. Cost $12 per shoot-

er (includes pig roast).

PRIZES! Call Ben @ 989-390-

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August 25th & 26th from10am-4pm at Hartwick PinesState Park. Michigan's largest

gathering of blacksmiths ishere at Hartwick Pines. Othercrafts people, including

woodworkers and spinners,will be at work, too. Thesawmill (powered by a 1912Port Huron steam engine)

will be operating and you canenjoy the sounds of live tradi-tional music. This event isfree of charge, although aMichigan State ParksRecreation Passport isrequired for park entry. Formore information, call 989-348-2537.

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PetoskeyArtist Petra Stoppel creating the Chalk & Chocolate logo for last

years event

When you own stocks, you know their

prices will always fluctuate. To help easethe effects of this volatility on your port-

folio, you could add other types of

investments, such as bonds. Yet bond

prices will also rise and fall. But there

may be in fact, there should be a

big difference in how you view the ups

and downs of stocks versus those of

bonds.

Any number of reasons can cause

stock prices to go up or down. But in the

case of bonds, prices go up and down

largely, though not exclusively, for one

reason: changes in interest rates.

Suppose you purchase a bond that pays

4% interest and then, a year later, newly

issued bonds pay 3%. You could now

potentially sell your bond for more than

its face value because it provides more

income to investors than the new

bonds. Conversely, if newly issued

bonds pay 5% interest, the value of your

existing bond would drop because its

unlikely that someone would pay full

price for a bond that provides less

income than newer bonds.

When you own stocks, or stock-based

investments, you want their price to rise

because you probably plan on selling

those stocks someday and youd like

to sell them for more than you paid for

them. But its not so cut-and-dried with

bonds. While some people may indeed

purchase bonds in hope of selling them

for a profit before they mature, many

other investors own bonds for other rea-sons.

First, as mentioned above, owning

bonds can be a good way to help diver-

sify your portfolio. Second, and proba-

bly more importantly, people invest in

bonds for the income they provide in

the form of interest payments. And

heres the good thing about those inter-

est payments: Theyll always continue at

the same level as long as you own yourbond, except in the rare case of a

default. (Although defaults are not com-

mon, they can occur, so you do need to

take a bonds credit risk into account

before investing.) Thus, if you plan to

hold your bonds until they mature, you

dont have to worry about a possible

drop in their value. But if you need to

sell your bonds before they mature, the

price you receive will depend on current

interest rates.

You cant control or predict interest

rates, but you can help soften their

impact on bond prices by building a

ladder of bonds with varying maturi-

ties. Then, if market interest rates rise,

you can sell your maturing short-term

bonds and purchase new ones at thehigher rates. And if market rates fall,

youll still have your longer-term bonds

working for you at higher rates. (Usually,

but not always, longer-term bonds pay

higher rates to

c o m p e n s a t e

investors for

incurring inflation

risk over time.)

Keep in mind,

though, that the

investments with-

in your bond lad-

der should be con-

sistent with your

investment objec-

tives, financial cir-

cumstances and

risk tolerance.

Whether you

own your bonds

until maturity or

build a bond lad-

der, you can do

something to pro-

tect yourself from price movements.

And that type of control can prove valu-able to you as you chart your course

through the investment world.

This article was written by Edward

Jones for use by your local Edward Jones

Financial Advisor.

Philip Hofweber is a Financial

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Barnwell Boat Works owner, R. Emory Barnwell will dis-

cuss the making of the 14' sailboat that is currently on dis-

play in the Edith Gilbert Gallery at the Crooked Tree Arts

Center. His sailboat is part of the Artists of Mackinac Island

exhibition that is currently on display until September 2.

After obtaining a degree from the University of Montana

from the College of Forestry and Conservation he next

attended the International Boatbuilding Training College in

Lowestoft England to study traditional wood boat construc-

tion and restoration, building classic plank-on-frame boats

with time-tested, proven methods and materials.

One of Barnwells first challenges out of boatbuilding

school was the 2 year restoration of the Bernida, a Great

Lakes Champion sailing vessel that was designed by George

Owen and built by George Lawley in 1921. The Bernida was

the first boat to win the Bayview to Mackinac race in 1925.On display in the Edith Gilbert Gallery is a boat the

Barnwell complete this March with classic handcrafted

boatbuilding techniques.

The Coffee at Ten series is free and open to the p ublic.

The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located downtown

Petoskey at 461 E. Mitchell Street. For more information

please call the Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit

www.crookedtree.org. This program supported in part by

the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

The sidewalks down by the Little Traverse Wheelway

near Bayfront Park will be the target of artists of all ages

and abilities for the 2nd annual Chalk & Chocolate dur-

ing the Festival on the Bay on August 18. The event is a

fundraiser for the Crooked Tree Arts Center and the Top

of Michigan Trails Council.

With a $20 fee to artists (aged 16 years and above),

areas of sidewalk are available to participants to create

their own chalk paintings. Registration begins at 8 am

at a booth near the fishing pond on the Little Traverse

Wheelway. Participants can stop by anytime during the

morning and afternoon to create their work. Artist's

chalk is included with the fee. Artists may also choose

to enter a competition to have their work of art judged

in two categories: Open Theme and a Masters or

Renaissance Reproduction. There will be cash awards

of $500 for first, $250 second, and for $150 third place

in both categories. There is also a Junior Division (15

years and younger) with $10 entry fee and 3 Honorable

Mention Awards given.

Kilwins Chocolates among others will be providing a

chocolate tasting during the event. For a $5 fee per

individual, you will be able to sample delicious choco-

lates and vote on your favorite. The proceeds of the

chocolate sampling will be donated to the Crooked Tree

Arts Center and the Top of Michigan Trails Council.

There are still opportunities for sponsorships of the

event. Businesses can have their logos chalked by a stu-

dent artist at the event site f or $150. Sponsors for chalk

purchases and general support are also being sought.

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On Saturday, August 18, Music in Mackinaws

2012 summer concert season will continuewith Conga se Menne. The concert will be heldin the ROTH Performance Shell at ConklingHeritage Park in Mackinaw City beginning at

8:00pm.One would not expect to find world class

musicians in this small northern college town.Marquette, Michigan is not exactly Chicago,Nashville, nor even Memphis, but you couldnttell by listening to Derrell Syria and the mem-bers of Conga Se Menne.

While the lyrics are geared for fun, the quali-ty of their sound is no laughing matter. Syrias

original songs carry the flavour of MichigansUpper Peninsula in lyrical silliness and thespirit of its hearty residence in musical excel-lence. Conga Se Menne live and work along thechilly invigorating banks of Lake Superior andtheir mastery of melodic syncopation is second

to none.The musical style of Conga Se Menne isimpossible to pigeon hole, running the gamutof Blues, Funk, Latin, Reggae, Rock, Caribbean

beats and ethnic Finnish Sounds. Island beatpercussion blends smoothly with mellifluouskeyboards, sonorous horns and big shoulderedguitar work all mixing with an influence oftraditional styles.

Syrias soumalainnen background shows inhis comedic themes, Finnish lyrics and theyooper-accented crooning so familiar to localfans. Most of the music tells of good times and

an appreciation of the finer, intangible aspectsof living life on its own terms, of not takingthemselves too seriously.

While the message is light hearted and enter-taining, the musical competence of these finemusicians cannot be disputed. Some of thismaterial is difficult to play. Make no mistakeabout it; these people are serious and talentedmusicians. In an era of media-controlled popu-lar music, the music of Conga Se Menne is arefreshing respite for all concerned.

Music in Mackinaw concerts have been heldevery consecutive Saturday evening from mid-June through mid-August, and including LaborDay week-end, always beginning at 8:00pm.

The last concert of the season will feature theNorthern Michigan Brass Band on Saturday,September 1 of Labor Day week-end. All con-certs are free of charge, with seating on thelawn. For those who can, it is suggested tobring lawn chairs. However, chairs are availablefor a modest donation.

These performances are made possible inpart by the Michigan Council for Arts andCultural Affairs and the Cheboygan Area ArtsCouncil, the Mackinaw City Chamber ofCommerce, Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau,local businesses and residents, and in coopera-tion with Village of Mackinaw City. Donationsare accepted through the Straits AreaCommunity Foundation.

exhibitors check in during the day, the

always exciting Otsego County Fair Queen

Pageant and Little Mister & Miss event will

kick off at the Entertainment Stage starting

at 8 pm. Next Monday there will be a

Youth/Open Pleasure Horse Show starting at

8:30 am, and the Exhibit Buildings will open

at 10 am.

Tuesday, August 21st, the 2012 Otsego

County Fair heats up with exhibits areas

opening, entertainment on the front lawn

and on the Entertainment Stage throughout

the day, plus the Super Kicker Rodeo will

take place in the Grandstand area starting at

7 pm. Carnival rides by Skerbeck Brothers

will open on the midway at 5 pm on Tuesday,

and continue through next Saturday fromnoon to 11 pm each day.

Carnival ride pricing this year is $7 for a

ride bracelet on Tuesday, August 21st, and

daily ride bracelets Wednesday through

Saturday are just $11 per day. A packet of

five Carnival Ride Vouchers is also available

for $45.

Pam Borowiak, Otsego Count Fair Board of

Directors member, states, Something very

unique and fun that is new this year is a

driving simulator that will be set up in the

commercial building. It is part of the Save a

Life Tour, and people of all ages can sit in

the simulator and it will show them how

activities such as texting or talking on the

phone while driving affects their attention.

A gentleman stands next to the simulator

and writes a ticket when v iolations occur.

It is a very unique and educational experi-

ence to say the least!

Borowiak adds that the Fireman Show is

back this year; teaching kids about fire safety

such as how to drop, tuck and roll. Other

activities kids will love include the First Bite

Fishing Tank; where they can learn to fish forreal fish, and the Mother Goose Nursery,

with lots of cute baby animals for kids to

interact with in the livestock barn.

Grandstand events this year will include

the Super Kicker Rodeo, with bull riding,

saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team

roping, girls barrel racing, mutton busting

and a boot scramble, all taking place on

Tuesday starting at 7 pm. Admission for this

event is $11 per person age 11 and up, $6 for

those 5 to 10 years old, and for all

Grandstand events admission is free for

those age 4 and under. Next Wednesday, the

Monster Truck Summer Throwdown event

will bring five fast-paced Monster Trucks tothe Otsego County Fair Grandstand area.

The event starts at 7 pm and admission is

$15 for those age 11 and up and $7 for chil-

dren 5 to 10 years old.

The SJO Super Cross racing event will take

place on Thursday, August 23rd beginning at

7 pm, with admission pricing at $11 for

those ages 11 and older and $6 for kids 5 to

10 years old. Big and small vehicles will

careen around the Grandstand area track

next Friday starting at 7 pm for the annual

Bump & Run. Admission is $12 for those 11

and older and $6 for those

ages 5 to 10.

Saturday, August 25th will

bring the exciting Night of

Destruction competition

back to the Otsego CountyFair starting at 6 pm. In

addition to the Bump & Run,

Tough Truck, Quad/ATV

Obstacle Course and

Burnout competitions, new

this year will be a Truck Tug

of War and Spectator

Competition. For both the

Bump & Run next Friday and

Night of Destruction next

Saturday, local participants

are welcome and entry detail

can be found on the Otsego

County Fairs website listed

at the end of this article.

Grandstand admission for

the Night of Destruction is

$12 for those 11 and up and

$6 for those ages 5 to 10..

New this year is the Express Pass, which

allows admission through the gate and into

the Grandstand area from Tuesday through

Saturday for just $75 per person for those

ages 11 and up, and $45 per person for those

ages 5 to 10.

While carnival riders and Grandstandviewers can certainly enjoy huge savings

with daily or week long passes, those who

simply want to stroll the midway and check

out the exhibit barns will also f ind the

Otsego County Fair one of the best enter-

tainment values of the summer, with daily

gate admission just $2 Tuesday through

Saturday (free on opening day through

Monday).

See you at the fair!

For a complete schedule visit www.otsego-

countyfairgrounds.org

Otsego Fair Continued...

The 2012 Otsego County Fair Queen will be crowned this Sunday evening.

Judges will face the tough decision of selecting a new Queen from these nine

beautiful contestants (left to right, top row): Kelly Furget, Kayenne Baur,

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USDA Authorizes Emergency Haying andGrazing of CRP Acres for All Michigan Counties


USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)

State Executive Director (SED)Christine White announced that in

response to drought conditions, FSA

has authorized emergency haying and

grazing use of Conservation Reserve

Program (CRP) acres for all Michigan

counties.

The Emergency haying and grazing

authorization will become effective

August 1, 2012. Emergency hayingends August 31, 2012 and all hay must

be removed no later than September

15, 2012. Emergency grazing ends on

September 30, 2012.

"Eligible producers who are interest-

ed in emergency haying of CRP must

request approval before haying eligible

acreage," said White. "It is also impor-

tant for producers to obtain a modi-fied conservation plan from the

Natural Resources Conservation

Service (NRCS) that includes haying

and/or grazing requirements," she

said.

Upon approval of emergency haying

and/or grazing, producers must leave

at least 50 percent of

each field or contigu-

ous field unhayed.

For those counties

that are eligible for

emergency haying

and grazing, the same

CRP acreage cannot

be hayed and grazed

at the same time.

New guidelineswere recently

announced for emergency haying and

grazing on Conservation ReserveProgram (CRP) land. Annual rental

payments for farmers enrolled in the

CRP, who use those lands for emer-

gency grazing and hay production, will

be reduced by 10 percent instead of 25

percent. Also, because of the current

severe drought, all counties with a

drought level of D0 or higher, as meas-

ured by the US Drought Monitor, are

approved for emergency haying and

grazing outside of the primary nesting

season (PNS). Michigans CRP pri-

mary nesting season runs from May

1st through July 31st.

For more information and to request

approval for emergency haying of CRP

acres, please contact your local FarmService Agency.


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Emmet-Charlevoix Fair Continued...and restroom facilities, and the general

sense of pride the fair organization and com-

munity has for this historic site and event.

Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Manager,

Agnes Shaw, notes, We have totally renovat-

ed the inside of our oldest horse barn this

year. We began this project last fall andcalled it The Year of the Horse. We were

able to raise about $19,000 for the renova-

tion and creating the new stalls, and volun-

teers have been hard at work, virtually non-

stop, since early June. The results are

absolutely beautiful.

The 100 x 50 foot barn dates back to the

early 1900s, and the new tongue and groove

wood siding behind each stall and new stall

doors breathe new life into the structure that

has housed countless horses over the

decades. Show notes that among the con-

tributors to the project were a sizable dona-

tion from the Baiaradi Family Foundation of

Harbor Springs, and donations from the

Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners,

Northern Michigan Dust Control, as well as

proceeds from a 4H Hairy Horse Show h eld

in early May.

For those who love to spend several days

coming back again and again to enjoy the

Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair, two value-

oriented passes are being offered. The Fair

Fun Pass allows gate entrance and grand-

stand event access all week long for just $50.

The Mega Ride Pass is also available, which

allows those holding this magic ticket to

ride Skerbeck Carnival rides all week long, as

many times as they wish. The price of the

Mega Pass is $50 if purchase at the fair office

by August 20th, or $60 thereafter.

Theres a lot going on in the Grandstand

area at the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair

this year. On Tuesday, August 21st, Pony

Pulls will take place at noon, followed byOpen Mule Pulls at 2:30 pm and Open Horse

Pulls at 6 pm. The Hometown Idol competi-

tion will take place next Wednesday evening

starting at 7 pm. Admission for either of

these events is just $5 for those 13 and older

and free for those 12 and under.

Other exciting events in the Grandstand

area include the Tough Truck (with ATV and

Side-by-Side Quad competitions added this

year) on Thursday, August 23rd starting at 7

pm, and Autocross Racing on Friday, August

24th starting at 7 pm. Admission for either

of these events is $10 for those 13 and up, $5

for those ages 5 to 12, and kids under 5 get in

free.

Next Saturday evening, August 25th, the

spectacular Monster Truck Show will take

place at the Grandstand area beginning at 7

pm, and admission is $15 per person or $25

for two, $5 for those age 2 to 12, and free for

those under 2 years of age.

Skerbeck Carnival Rides will open on

Tuesday, August 21st at 2pm and run each

day thereafter from noon until close. $20 all

day armbands will be available on

Wednesday and Thursday, there will be a

Dollar Day ($1 per ride) special from noon

to 6 pm on Friday, and a $15 all day armband

available on Sundayand rides will close at

6 pm on Sunday, August 26th.

Building on a tradition that is well over 100

years old, the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair

is well seasoned in entertaining those of

every age and interest, and the weeklong

adventure is also truly a bargain. Parking is

free, and gate admission is a ver y reasonable

$5 per person (12 and under are free) each

day.

Our goal is to make the fair affordable for

families, affirms Agnes Shaw. It is a won-

derful opportunity to showcase agriculture

in our community and provide lots of family

fun and entertainment.

For a full schedule of events, visit

www.emmetcounty.org/fair

Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Manager, Agnes Shaw, notes, We have totallyrenovated the inside of our oldest horse barn this year. We began this project

last fall and called it The Year of the Horse. We were able to raise about$19,000 for creating the new stalls, and volunteers have been hard at work, virtu-

ally non-stop, since early June. The results are absolutely beautiful.

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2013 Otsego CountyHistorical Society

Calendar now available


The annual release of the Otsego County

Historical Societys calendar is always a much-

anticipated event. Each year, the calendar

presents a series of photographs drawn from

the Historical Societys vast archives, following

a unique theme celebrating the countys histo-ry.

The 2013 Otsego County Historical Society

calendar, which is the 25th annual edition, is

now available for just $10 each. This years

theme, The Fifties, is a fascinating, nostalgic

trip down memory lane, fea-

turing a month-by-month

image study of life in Otsego

County as it was during the

nifty fifties. Its not only a

great tool; its a blast to look

through as well.

Calendars are available at

the Otsego County Historical

Museum, open daily from 10

am until 4 pm with the excep-

tion of Wednesdays and

Sundays. Calendars may also

be obtained at several Otsego

County businesses and organ-

izations, including:

- Arlenes Diner

- Call of the Wild

- Delphines Quilt Shop

- Ellsworth Feed & Grain

- Farm Bureau Insurance

- G. Willikers

- Gaylord Feed & Grain

- Gaylord Information

Center

- Gaylord Regional Airport

- The Herald Times

- Hickerson Floor & Tile

Haus

- Jans North Side Deli andMarket

- Mid North Printing

- New Dimensions Hair Studio

- Old Depot Restaurant

- Otsego County Treasurers Office

- Otsego County Library

- Otsego Lake Township Hall- Pat & Buds store in Elmira

The 2013 Otsego County Historical Calendar

isnt just an eye-catching planner for the home

or office; it also makes a great gift. Limited

quantities are availableso get yours soon!


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Silverados chiseled design and broad-shouldered stance reflect the no-nonsense

capability that have defined Chevy trucks for nearly 95 years, and give Silverado a

confident, firmly planted stance. Design details include a power dome hood, flared

rear fenders, vertically stacked reflector-optics headlamps and Chevrolets iconic

bow tie emblem in the grille.

Capable, dependableand efficient

With a broad range of body styles and

proven, fuel-efficient power rains, the

2013 Silverado 1500 can tackle just about

any job a truck owner can imagine

from hauling equipment and a crew to a

job site to towing a camper for a family

vacation. Silverados chiseled design and

broad-shouldered stance reflect the no-

nonsense capability that have defined

Chevy trucks for nearly 95 years, and

give Silverado a confident, firmly planted

stance.

Reflecting the importance of low cost

of ownership to full-size pickup cus-

tomers, Silverado continues to offer

proven V-8 power with an EPA highway

estimate of 21 mpg for mainstream 2WD

or 4WD models, and a 22-mpg highway

estimate for the Silverado XFE.

Silverados capable, efficient powertrains

have helped make it the most depend-

able, longest-lasting full-size pickup,backed by a five-year/100,000-mile limit-

ed powertrain warranty.

Silverados full-size truck architecture

enables a smooth ride and confident

handling, without compromising the

capability that is so important to pickup

customers. A lineup of powerful small-

block V-8 engines and six-speed auto-

matic transmissions complement the

strong chassis by enabling a maximum

payload capacity of 1,937 pounds (838

kg). When equipped with the available

max trailering package and the 6.2L V-8,

the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,700

pounds (4,853 kg).

Powertrain grade braking is now

included in all six-speed automatic

transmissions. This feature reduces

brake rotor temperatures 100 degrees

Celsius on grade tests by downshifting

transmission gears, thereby reducing

brake applications on long downhill con-

ditions.

Silverado 1500 offers a full lineup of

pickups to meet almost any need,

including WT, LS, LT, XFE and LTZ mod-

els, as well as the unique Silverado 1500

Hybrid the industrys only hybrid full-

size truck. Silverado 1500 models are

available in three cab styles regular,

extended and crew cab as well as three

cargo box lengths: 5 foot 8 inches (short),

6 foot 6 inches (standard) and 8 foot

(long).

A stadium-style rear seat with a 60/40-

split design and folding center armrest is

standard on crew cab models and avail-

able on extended cab models. It can be

easily folded up with one hand, without

using a release handle, to provide an

uninterrupted load floor. Alternatively,

either section of the split seat can be

stowed independently, allowing room for

both cargo and a rear-seat passenger.

Rear access doors open 170 degrees for

easy entry to the rear seat/storage area

of extended cab models. Power-operated

rear side windows lower completely into

the 170-degree access doors, providing

100-percent openness on LT and LTZ

models.

Highlights of Silverados standard and

available exterior features include:

- Fog lamps are standard on LTZ and

available on LT and XFE

- Heated, power-adjustable outside

mirrors including auto-dimming, inte-

grated signal indicators, ground lights

and curb-tilt feature are standard on LTZ

- Heated, power-adjustable vertical

camper-style outside mirrors are avail-

able on LT, XFE and LTZ. Manual-folding

camper-style mirrors are available on

WT

- EZ-Lift tailgate (spring-loaded) is

available on WT, LT, XFE and LTZ mod-

els.

- Locking tailgate is available on WT,

LT, XFE and LTZ models- A range of 17-

inch, 18-inch and 20-inch wheels is

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age. Twenty-inch wheels are available on

LT, XFE and LTZ

- Dealer-installed accessory wheels

include 20- and 22-inch designs

- LS Package is available on WT mod-

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(Gaylord) Aspen Ridge Retirement Village

will be hosting the Dog Days of Summer Dog

Show fundraiser on Friday, August 24th from

3:30 4:30 p.m. Benefiting the Otsego County

Animal Shelter, the entry fee is by donation

and registers your dog for contests and prizes.

Accepted donations include cash or supplies

such as dog food, cat food, kitty litter, bleach

and paper towel. Residents from the facility

will judge contests for the canines including

best dressed, best tail wag, and best tricks. All

dogs will receive treats and prizes, with several

grand prizes donated by Dog Trax Grooming,

Gaylord Veterinary Hospital, Hall Veterinary

Clinic, and Judies Dog Grooming.

Pre-registration is required and space is lim-

ited. The event will be held indoors in the

event of inclement weather. Please contact

Christy Payne at (989) 705-2500 to register or

for more information. Aspen Ridge Retirement

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Founded in 2007, Northern Michigan Animal Rescue

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domesticated animals (such as dogs and cats), by establish-

ing a network of volunteers to transport animals in need of

veterinary care, safe shelters, foster home, or permanent

home. NMARN also partners and works with regional shel-

ters in re-homing and fostering these animals. To date,

NMARN has found forever homes for over 125 animalsthroughout Michigan and Wisconsin.

Vicki LeButt, President Northern Michigan Animal Rescue

Network Board, states, We are always changing and evolving

to address the needs of rescue efforts, spay and neuter pro-

grams, and education about domestic animals. We have a

strong, dedicated group of volunteers that have great experi-

ence and expertise in many different areas.

She adds that the revolution in communications technolo-

gy has greatly assisted in placing pets. As technology

changes, we network extensively on our Facebook page. As

soon as we get a picture and bio it is placed on Facebook and

that is a key way we have of getting the word out.

In addition to recruiting, organizing, and training their

network of volunteers, the non-profit 501-c-3 NMARN pro-

motes animal welfare, and educates the public regarding

issues facing animals, including programs at daycare centers,

schools, Head Start and other youth groups. We present a

basic pet care half hour and also information on spaying

and neutering the pets.

She adds, We administer a spay and neuter program each

spring as an outreach to residents in Presque Isle and

Cheboygan Counties. At this time weve assisted several

hundred people with vaccinating and neutering their dogs

and cats.

We want to thank all of our supp orters, she affirms. We

cannot do what we do without their help.

To become NMARN member, visit www.nmarm.org or

Facebook at Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Network, or

call 231-238-PAWS (7297).

Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Network (NMARN) is dedicated to a mission of aiding domesticated animals

by establishing a network of volunteers to transport animals in need of veterinary care, safe shelters, foster

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playful and loves to cuddle. She will be available for adoption in four to five weeks.

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By Dave Baragrey

As we begin a new year you can make

a difference in our local economy. Make

a commitment to shop at stores owned

and operated by your neighbors.

The benefits of shopping at storesowned by locals are well documented by

research. Studies done by economists

show that:

When you spend $100 at a locally

owned business $62 stays in our com-

munity.

When you spend $100 at a national

chain $42 stays in our community.

When you spend $100 on-line $0

stays in our community.

These figures alone should convince

you of the benefit of shopping at inde-

pendently owned local businesses but

there is so much more. Spending at a

locally owned business leads to better

schools, better roads and local support

of community charities and fundraisers.

Studies also show that local, inde-

pendently owned businesses paid high-

er wages and used more local goods andservices stretching that local dollar even

further.

In yet another reason for consumers

to consider shopping locally, new

research reveals that successful small

businesses are helping bolster sagging

real estate markets in some communi-

ties.

That's the finding of the American

Express Open Independent Retail Index,

which found that neighborhoods with

thriving independent businesses saw

home values outperform citywide mar-

kets by 50 percent over the last 14 years.

The report specifically studied 27

neighborhoods where small businesses

have thrived in 15 major U.S. cities, con-

cluding that home values there outper-

formed their broader markets.

In addition, when you shop at inde-pendently owned businesses you will

often deal with the owner of the busi-

ness. Their knowledge of the product or

service and their concern to see you

leave as a happy customer will usually

result in a very pleasant shopping expe-

rience.

If consumers would simply look for

the opportunity to shift a portion of

their spending from on-line businesses

to locally owned businesses it could

make a difference in our region of

Northern Michigan.

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