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By Jessica Boyce

The dictionary defines a

mother as a woman in rela-

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whom she has given birth, but

what it means to be a mother is

so much more than that. A

mother is someone who loves

her children unconditionally

even when they make her want

to pull her hair out. She is

someone who forgives her

childs mistakes even when they

cant bear to forgive themselves.

She is someone who will stay up

until 1 in the morning bak-ing cupcakes after working

all day for her children to

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By Jessica Boyce

Spring is here and that means its

time for your favorite golf courses to be

opening again. There are many exciting

golf courses in Northern Michigan

whether you are a golf fanatic or are just

getting started as a golfer.

In Grayling, the Fox Run Country

Club has opened for golf as of the end

of April. Fox Run offers deals to mem-

bers and they also welcome families

and offer free golf for kids on Sunday

afternoons. At the Fox Run Country

Club, you will find the Fox Den

Restaurant and Lounge which is open

to the public. They offer a Nine and

Dine deal where you can play 9 holes

of golf (cart included) and then enjoy a

fish dinner for only $25 per person.

Both the Tribute and the Classic at

the Otsego Club in Gaylord have also

opened as of May 2nd. Both courses

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Morel mushrooms are a

tasty treat that many people

in Northern Michigan like to

enjoy. If you want to hunt

and taste morels, this

Saturday, May 10th, is

Lewistons Annual Morel

Mushroom Festival and

Spring Craft Show. While the

event is centered on tasty

morels, it is not just about

mushrooms. There will also

be a Spring Craft Show,

Outdoor Expo, and the win-

ners from the Mothers Day

Poetry Contest will be

announced.

Throughout the day, there

will be three guided mush-

room hunts that will take

place. The first one is at 9:00

am 11:30 am, the second

from 12:00 pm 2:30 pm,

and finally one from 3:00 pm

5:30 pm. The participants

will leave from LewistonElementary School on a bus

and go on the only guided

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fee of $15 for this hunt which

goes towards the guide, bus

ride, and a bag to carry your

morels. You will be taught

how to identify the mush-

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By Jessica Boyce

May 8th, marks World Red Cross Day. The

American Red Cross is among more than 180 Red

Cross societies around the world devoted to allevi-

ating human suffering wherever it is found. The

Red Cross works with partner societies in almost

200 countries which collectively assist more than

200 million beneficiaries each year.

It is estimated that 38% of the population is eli-

gible to donate blood, but less than 10% actually

donate each year. It doesnt take that long to do

and one pint of blood can save up to three lives.

Blood is an important thing for hospitals to have

in supply seeing there are many instances where

people need it. Cancer patients are in great need

of blood due to chemotherapy and so are car acci-dent victims who can potentially need up to 100

pints of blood depending on their injuries. In fact,

every 2 seconds someone in the United States

needs blood.

Type O- and AB+ blood is usually in short sup-

ply but high demand due to the ability to be uni-

versal donors. O- blood (red cells) and AB+ plas-

ma can be transfused to patients of all blood

types. Only 7% of the people in the United States

have O- blood type and an even smaller 3% have

AB+ blood type. If you have either of these blood

types and are eligible, you should consider donat-

ing so your blood can save the lives of others.

Even if you dont have O- or AB+ blood, all blood

types are needed. First time donors will also learn

their blood type if they dont know it already and

be issued a donor card in the mail.Donating blood isnt only beneficial for the peo-

ple who will receive the blood, but it can also be

beneficial for those who donate. They are helping

save lives and getting a mini physical before they

donate to check pulse, body temperature, blood

pressure, and hemoglobin.

Before you donate blood, you should be sure to

drink plenty of fluids and eat a light meal. You will

also want to include iron-rich foods in your diet in

the weeks leading up to your donation because

you wont be able to donate if you have low iron

levels. A list of medications you are taking should

be brought with you when you donate along with

your donor card or drivers license.

The American Red Cross hosts blood drives

nationwide and there are many opportunities to

donate in Northern Michigan. Some of the

upcoming donation locations are:

May 8th: 12pm-5:45pm, Community ReformedChurch, 100 Oak St, Charlevoix

May 9th: Harbor Springs High School (8:30 am

2:15 pm)

May 13th: Oscoda High School (10:15 am 3:15

pm)

May 15th: First United Methodist Church in

Gaylord (10:30 am 4:15 pm) and Eagles Lodge in

Boyne City (9:30 am 3:15 pm)

May 15th: 9:30am-3:15pm, Eagles Lodge 106

River Street, Boyne City

May 19th: Mio AuSable School (11:00 am 4:45

pm)

May 20th: Onaway VFW Post (12:00 pm 5:45

pm) and American Red Cross Petoskey (12:00 pm

4:45 pm)

May 20th: 12pm-4:45pm, American Red Cross

2350 Mitchell Park Dr. PetoskeyMay 22nd: Tendercare Health Center in

Cheboygan (9:00 am 2:45 pm)

May 27th: 12pm-5:45pm, Ellsworth Community

Bldg, 6520 Center St, Ellsworth

May 30th: Tendercare in Gaylord (10:00 am

2:45 pm)

For more upcoming blood drives or to schedule

an appointment to donate you can visit the

American Red Cross website at www.redcross-

blood.org. You can also learn more about thedonation process and what happens to your blood

after you donate on the website.

By Izzy Lyman

Alan Arcand (R) filed over 1,300 nominating sig-

natures with the Secretary of States office in

Lansing last month. The Iron River native is chal-

lenging Republican incumbent Dan Benishek in

the August 5th primary for the House seat in

Michigans largest Congressional district, the First.

The thirty-six-year-old Arcand is an Air Force vet-

eran who operates an auto repair business in the

Upper Peninsula.

Washington is definitely broken, and Ive been

fixing things all my life. Its time for some serious

repair of the federal government. We

need to enforce the Constitution andregain control of the government to

ensure the future and prosperity of our

children, states Arcand.

Arcand, who received a bachelors

degree in professional aeronautics from

Embry-Riddle University and is married

with three young sons, also says hes a

firm believer in liberty.

While not eschewing social media,

Arcand is running an old-fashioned

grassroots campaign traveling to com-

munities and shaking hands at gun

shows, American Legion breakfasts,

Lincoln Day Dinners, and sportsman events.

The First Congressional District includes the

northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula of

Michigan, as well as all of the Upper Peninsula.

To learn more, visit

www.arcandforcongress.com.

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from the area, they have a package deal fora room and 18 holes of golf. When youre

there, be sure to also check out the Duck

Blind Grille which opens when golf season

opens, and their bar The Logmark which

will also be open at the start of golf season.

In Harbor Springs, the Little Traverse Golf

Club was open for golf on May 5th and will

be opening for dining on May 9th with

lunch service starting May 23rd. They have

special rates for young adults (16 & 17 years

old), juniors (15 & under), and special

replay rates for 9 and 18 holes. Little

Traverse Golf Club also features Terrific

Tuesdays and Wacky Wednesdays where

you can play 18 holes of golf for only $59

during the summer season. Sundays are

Family Day and junior golfers can golf for

free after 4:00 pm.

Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt is also

open for their golf season. It is Michigans

only 19-hole golf course, and you have the

opportunity to play a par 3 warm up hole

before you start with hole number one.Right now they are offering a $25 golf spe-

cial. The Black Bear Grill is also open for the

season. They have tasty appetizers, a full

bar, and feature Sandwedges such as the

Black Bear Burger, Pebble Beach Brat, and

Turkey Panini.

No matter what city or town you live in

here in Northern Michigan, you arent far

away from a good time playing golf. If you

want to know more about any of the golf

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Black Bear www.golfblackbear.net

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tration throughout the day if there are spots

available. This is a great opportunity for peo-

ple who would like to hunt morels, but arent

sure where to go or what to look for.

From 9:00 am 3:00 pm there will be the

Spring Craft Show at Lewiston Elementary

School. They will have a wide variety of

items including jewelry, and many of last

years participants will be returning. The Girl

Scouts and Boy Scouts will also have booths

on site so you have the opportunity to sup-

port these organizations. You can also sup-

port Relay for Life at their hot dog fundraiser.

From 9:00 am 5:00 pm attendees can

visit the Outdoor Expo at the American

Legion Pavilion. Vendors will be present with

outdoor equipment that is available for pur-

chase. Food will be available and there will

be raffles throughout the day.

During the day, the Mothers Day Writing

Contest winners will be announced.

Participants include kindergarten through

5th grade students from Johannesburg and

Lewiston who were asked to write a poem

about their mom. The winners will be

announced in the school gym at noon. If

your child participated in the contest, this is

a great way to kick off Mothers Day and see

if your child won.

Also starting at noon and lasting until 3:00

pm is the Mushroom Taste Fest which fea-

tures restaurants and individuals in the com-

munity creating dishes that include mush-

rooms. There are many different ways you

can prepare morels and many dishes you

can include them in. The Taste Fest is your

chance to try a variety of dishes and vote for

your favorite one. The dish that receives the

most votes gets to keep the trophy for the

year. Last year there was a tie between The

Iron Kettle and Lewiston Hotel. There are

100 tickets that will be sold for the Taste Fest,

both in advance and at the door. 50 tickets

will be pre-sold for $10 each, and the

remaining 50 will be available at the door. If

you are interested in participating, you can

call the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce at

(989) 786-2293.

At 3:00 pm, Lewistons Community Sharing

New Food Bank Raffle Drawing will take

place. The raffle ticket purchases will benefit

the Lewiston Community Sharings new food

bank. Lewiston Community Sharing in a

non-profit organization that provides food

and clothes for people in need. They didnt

have enough space at their previous food

storage site and built a new building next

door, but still need money so they can com-

plete construction on the building. For the

raffle, there will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

prizes. The 1st prize winner will receive a

$500 gift card for Family Fare and the 2nd

and 3rd prizes are gift cards for local restau-

rants. Tickets can be purchased at the

Chamber of Commerce and are $5 each or

you can get 5 for $20.

Be sure to attend the Lewiston Morel

Mushroom Festival for a day filled with

mushrooms, crafts, and the great outdoors.

For more information you can contact the

Lewiston Chamber of Commerce at (989)

786-2263 or visit www.lewistonchamber.com.

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occasion. She loves unconditionally and

would do anything to keep her childrenhappy and safe. A mother not only

changes our diapers while we are young,

but she continues to deal with our crap

until we are grown.

Mothers arent always so sweet when it

comes to loving her children. There is also

something called tough love that they have

to use every once in a while. That might

mean telling her 12 year old daughter that

she cannot go to an un-chaperoned party

just because all of her friends will be there.

A mother might also have to tell her 16 year

old son that he cannot get his drivers

license on his birthday because she knows

that he isnt ready. Her daughter or son

may hate her for a moment, but they will

eventually learn that all their mother was

trying to do is keep them safe.

A mother cannot always give her chil-

dren exactly what they want every second

of every day, but she will do whatever it

takes to give them what they need. This

may seem like the end of the world to a

teenager

who wants

a new cell

phone or a

new gam-

ing system

that all of their friends have, but in the end

the things are not important. The love andtimes that are shared are the most impor-

tant things that a mother can give her chil-

dren. A day spent off from work to take

care of her sick child, a Saturday spent at

the park, and kisses and hugs given at

every possible second will mean more in

the end than a new PlayStation ever could.

Moms are the ones who hold her chil-

drens hands and tell them that everything

will be ok, even if she doesnt know if it will.

She encourages them to do their best and

learn from their mistakes because some-

times thats the only way we can learn

something. If she lets her children fall

down, its not because she doesnt care, but

its because she wants them to be strong

enough to pull themselves back up, brush

themselves off, and say I am going to be

okay. When it comes down to it, a mom

isnt just a woman who has given birth to a

child, but she is that childs teacher, cheer-

leader, and always-forgiving best friend.

If someone came to mind when you were

reading this, whether it be your mother,

grandmother, aunt, or another special

woman who raised you, be sure to thank

them and let them know the impact that

they have had on your life. If it werent for

these women, some of us would not have

accomplished the things

we have, learned the

things we have learned, or

turned out to be the peo-

ple we are today.

Happy Mothers Day to

all of the mothers here in

Northern Michigan, and

dont forget on this

Sunday to remind your

own mother just how

much she means to you.

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Join PRAS president Darrell Lawson,

Wednesday evenings, throu gh May 28 at 9502

Burgess Rd. near Charlevoix, for recurring

evenings of sparrow Identification Practice.

The brush piles and shrubs on the proper-

ty act as magnets to many species of migrat-

ing Sparrows, offering ample opportunity to

view these difficult to identify birds up

close. Plan to see Song, Savannah, Fox,

White-crowned, White-throated, Clay-col-

ored, Lincoln's, Chipping, American Tree

Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos at this loca-

tion.

These evening events begin at 5:30 p.m.

with a potluck dinne r, so bring a dish t o pass

or meat to grill, and whatever drinks you

enjoy. In addition, bring a folding

chair, binoculars, a spotting scope and a field

guide (if you have one). The land can be

swampy during this time of the year, so

waterproof footwe ar is a highly recomm end-

ed.

Other notable birds include

Eastern Meadowlarks, Eastern Bluebirds,

Tree Swallows, and Bobolinks. Some unusual

species have been known to show up at this

location as well including Northern

Mockingbirds. Stay later in the evening to

hear the courtship calls of American

Woodcock and Wilson's Snipe.

Each week should offer new species as new

migrants arrive. For information, contact

Darrell at [email protected] or 231-330-

4572.

As always, no s moking nor pet s on any

PRAS field trip.

The month of May is full of free bird-

ing activities offered by the PetoskeyRegional Audubon Society

Spring is the time of the year to see

many different types of birds in ourarea. To encourage people to get out

and enjoy nature, the month of May isfull of free birding activities offered by

the Petoskey Regional Audubon Society(PRAS).

Spring migration is a magical time of

the year as it brings new species in asothers move north. Lisa Hoyt, PRAS

Publicity Coordinator, talks aboutmigration, On May 1, on a morning

birding walk around Spring Lake Park,our group saw 38 species of birds and

waterfowl. We saw a good num ber of

migrants, including Pine Warbler,

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Ruby-crownedKinglet, White-throated Sparrows, TreeSparrows, Golden-Crowned Kinglet,

Lesser Scaulps, Common Loons and

Ring-necked ducks.Hoyt continued This week people

should probably start to see Ruby-throated Hummingbirds appear in the

area. They were sighted in the Mt.Pleasant area just a few days ago. Also

look for Baltimore Orioles begin to

show up. They also have been spottedthis week in Manistee area and Mt.

Pleasant.

PRAS activities events are free and

open to the public. Activities scheduledin May include Wednesday eveningSparrow Identification sessions, nearCharlevoix. The public can join PRAS

members to view these difficult to iden-tify sparrows such as Song, Savannah,Fox, White-crowned, White-throated,

Clay-colored, Lincoln's, Chipping,American Tree Sparrows and Dark-eyedJuncos.

Free morning bird walks also takeplace during the month on eachTuesday and Thursday. These walks areappropriate for all levels of experience,

and no reservations are required. Theybegin at 7:30 a.m. The Tuesday walks

will be at Pond Hill Farm near Harbor

Springs, led by John & Joanne Biddick,

and the Thursday walks will be atSpring Lake Park, led by Kenyon

Stebbins.Sunday, May 25,

brings an oppor-

tunity to explorethe Oden FishHatchery.Beginning at 8

a.m., a group willexplore the ever-green and decidu-

ous woodlands, aswell as ponds,

wetland habitats and open areas for

about two hours.

Loaner binoculars will be available at

most events, so feel free to bring along a

friend to share the wonders of spring

migration. Bird checklists of Emmet

County will also be provided. No smok-

ing nor pets on any PRAS field trip.

For information on the Wednesday

night sessions, contact Darrell Lawson

at 231-330-4572. For information on the

Tuesday and Thursday morning walks,

contact Sally Stebbins at 526-1222.

Contact Cynthia Donahey at 526-7157

about the May 25 walk. To learn more

about PRAS visit their facebook page orwww.petoskeyaudubon.org.

By Jim Akans

Venus & Blue Jeans resale shop in Gaylord,

launched by Cheryl Scheer in October of

2009, is sort of a shabby chic boutique,

focusing on consignment sales of upscale

designer/brand name clothing items, from

just a few years old to recently off the rack,

as well as accessories and home dcor items.

Displayed in a comfortable, easy to browse

showroom on the Westside of Gaylords

downtown business district.

We have a wonderful assortment items

available, states Cheryl Scheer. We also

have a wide variety of reasonably priced

name-brand clothing and accessories, often

including Lucky brand, Silver jeans,

American Eagle, Abercrombie, Hollister andRalph Lauren. We encourage people to bring

in their designer and name brand items and

consign them.

The selections at Venus & Blue Jeans also

include a wonderful collection of accessoriessuch as purses, shoes and jewelry, as well as

a wide selection of home furnishings, jewelry

and antiques.

The consignment arrangement at Venus &

Blue Jeans is refreshingly straightforward,

offering a 60/40 split between the shop and

the consigner. Clothing items must be no

more than a few years old, clean, free of

stains and in ready for the rack conditions.

Clothing is kept for 60 days, and is marked

down after 30 and 45 days. All consignment

requests must be made by ap pointment

The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat,

and there is plenty of parking conveniently

located right next to the shop.

Venus & Blue Jeans is open Monday

through Friday from 11 am until 5:30 pm,

and from 11 am until 4 pm on Saturday, and

is located at 340 W. Main Street in Gaylord.

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AnnMarie Rowland.AnnMarie has been playingguitar and singing for many

years and just released herfirst professionally producedCD of solo songs with 7 of the11 songs written by her. It is aquilters CD called Piecesof Time. CDs will be avail-able for sale at the event. Noreservations are required.The concert is free of chargefor Crawford County resi-dents and open to the public.

A fee of $5 will be charged toout of County guests.Donations are appreciated tohelp cover costs. Join us for aBBQ Chicken Dinner at 5pmprior to the concert. The costof the dinner is $4.50 forthose under 60 and a sug-gested donation of $3 forthose 60 and over.

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free meals at The Village. Theraffle tickets can be pur-chased at the LewistonChamber of Commerce $5.00each or 5 for $20.00. Help

your community and havethe opportunity for a greatprize. Drawing held May 10.

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M>=Tickets are now on sale forthe state of the communityluncheon. The event is May13 from 11:30am - 1:30pm atOtsego Club Resort. Ticketsare $25 and available at thechamber office, 989-732-6333.


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Group (CWIB), of the Petoskey

Regional Chamber of Commerce, is

hosting a luncheon on May 20, at

Staffords Bay View Inn featuring Mary

Stewart Adams. The luncheon is open

to the public.

Adams has risen to international

recognition for the unique programs

she guides at the Headlands

International Dark Sky Park. She says

"Our programs are based on the celes-

tial phenomena happening each

month, which makes for dynamic pro-

gramming because the sky is always

changing.

Adams continues because the sky

has been studied by every age and cul-

ture of human beings throughout his-

tory, we have very rich resources, both

cultural and scientific, from which to

draw. This makes for some really great

programming opportunities.

In May 2011, the Headlands became

the 9th International Dark Sky Park in

the world and just the 6th in Michigan!

The Headlands is an Emmet County

owned and operated park in Mackinaw

City, and since receiving this presti-

gious designation our region has

received interna-

tional attention

for the county's

dedication to pro-

tecting the night

sky.

Registration and networking begin

at 11:30 am. The lunch and presenta-

tion will begin at noon and end at 1

pm. Cost is $15 for CWIB members or

$20 for general admission, payable by

cash or check at the door. Advance

registration is required. Register by

calling 347-4150.

The lunch menu is The Depot Salad,

a Cherry almond chicken salad with

bib lettuce, fresh fruit and a Bay View

Inn fruit bread. Dessert will be Cherry

Praline Ice Cream. Please advise is you

have special requirements when you

register.

Angel Heart Home Care is a sponsor

of this lunch. PNC Bank is the 2014

Marquee Sponsor of CWIB and Lite

96.3 is the Radio Sponsor. Please call

the chamber with any questions 347-

4150.

MACKINAW CITY - On Monday

evening, May 12 at 7:00pm, the

Mackinaw Area Historical Society will

present Roger LeLievre as guest speaker

at the Mackinaw Area Public Library. Anavid ship photographer and historian,

he has been president of the Marine

Historical Society of Detroit since 2004.

He is also one of the directors of Great

Lakes and Seaway Shipping-On-Line

Inc. (BoatNerd.com) and an associate

member of the International

Shipmasters Association (Port Huron

Lodge).

LeLievre comes by his interest in

Great Lakes ships naturally. He grew up

just blocks from the Soo Locks at Sault

Ste. Marie, MI, and spent his summers

at his grandparents cottage on the St.

Marys River. He was a tour guide on the

Soos Museum Ship Valley Camp during

its first years, and shipped out on a

Great Lakes freighter as soon as he

turned eighteen.

Rather than making a career working

on the boats he wound up writing about

them instead. A longtime Michigan

newspaper writer and editor (his earliestjob was at the Soo Evening News), he

has edited and published the annual

Great Lakes shipping field guide Know

Your Ships for nearly 55 years. In addi-

tion he writes for Great Lakes/Seaway

Review magazine and other publica-

tions.

Know Your Ships was first published

in 1959, to serve as a resource for those

who wished to learn about the ships

that ply the Great Lakes and the St.

Lawrence Seaway. Oftentimes ships

change owners and names during the

year; some are damaged and put out of

commission. This guide gives all the

information anyone would ever want to

know about the Great Lakes ships,

including when they were built, how

much they weigh, how long they are,

weight and types of cargo they carry.

The guide also identifies from where

they are coming as they pass through

the Straits, and what type they are,whether they are a self-unloader, a

tanker, or a Tug Boat; anything one

would want to know about any ship

that currently passes through the Great

Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. The

books also include stories of well-

known and not-so well known ships,

farewells to de-commissioned ships,

and identification by flags of all the

countries of foreign ships which are

occasionally seen on the Great Lakes.

LeLievres program, Know Your Ships:

55 years Covering the Waterfront, will

be held at the Mackinaw Area Public

Library on Monday, May 12, 2014

beginning at 7:00 pm. Refreshments

will be offered following the program.

All are welcome.

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Ship historian will speak Monday

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As their comm unity service project, the

2013-2014 class of Leadership Little Traverse

is hosting a community-wide celebration in

Pennsylvania Park on Armed Forces Day, May

17, 2014. Named Operation: Festival of

Freedom, the event is open to the public with

various activities for children. The underly-

ing theme of the event we want to convey is

honoring military servicemen and women

and their

families for

the wonder-

ful gift of just

being a kid,shared LLT

class representative, Valerie St. Pierre Smith.

With all the many sacrifices Veterans and

their families have made on behalf of all of

us, we wanted to come up with a fun, unique

way to say thank you. And it allows us to

introduce Angel Ambassadors, our non-profit

community service partner, to a broader

audience, continued Smith.

This year, Angel Ambassadors a fledging

nonprofit formed to bring awareness and

contributions to all Veteran needs is the

organization benefiting from the LLT class

effort. One of the goals of their project is to

build awareness within the Veteran commu-

nity about the services Angel Ambassadors

provide, along with broader

community support. Angel

Ambassadors provide assis-

tance for all Veterans and their families in

need. Home improvements, making a mort-

gage or car payment or simply putting food

on the table are just a few of the services

offered to fill in the gaps that are not covered

by veteran benefits from the government.

The Angel Ambassadors rely 100% on money

raised from online donations, fundraisers,

and corporate sponsorships to be able to

assist area Veterans and surviving families. To

learn more about the mission of the AngelAmbassadors and how you can su pport their

efforts, visit their website www.angel-ambas-

sadors.org

The event starts at 10:30 am with a brief

program. Veterans advocate, Dan Robinson

will be the keyn ote speaker. Boy Scout Troop

5 of the Petoskey United Methodist Church

will be on hand to lead the Ple dge of

Allegiance and s how proper flag folding and

disposal.

The festival will then continue with family-

friendly activities, including a Moon bounce,

face painting, and scavenger hunt with

prizes. A Thank-You wall will be in place and

children are encouraged to write a note to a

Veteran or an essay sharin g What Freedom

Means to Me.

Leadership Little Traverse was founded in

1999 by a group of civic-minded leaders

interested in providing mentorship and train-

ing for future community leaders. Today, LLT

has an alumni list of graduates who now lead

service clubs, serve on boards of directors,

hold public offices, author books, start busi-

nesses, lead causes and serve as mentors for

the new generation of LLT participants.

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WHERE: Pennsylvania Park, Downtown

Petoskey

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The arrival of warmer weather might moti-

vate you to become more active. Or maybeyou have enjoyed outdoor winter activities

and are preparing for spring sports. You may

be looking to change your exercise routine.

If you've been doing the same exercise

routine, your muscles are familiar with those

movements. You have probably mastered

those exercises. It is important to vary your

routine in order to improve your fitness by

working your muscles in another way. You

may need to increase your speed or repeti-

tions, or change to a different type of work-

out all together. While I have consistently

exercised throughout the winter, I admit that

I have been lacking in resistance (strength

training) exercise. I added light weights and

resistance bands to my workout recently and

can feel the difference!

If you haven't been exercising, and you are

ready to get moving, good for you! While you

are eager to get started, your muscles are not

accustomed to working out. Expecting to

complete a full workout at maximum inten-

sity on the first day can be frustrating and

result in injuries. Sports injuries don't just

happen to professional athletes. "Weekendwarriors" and others who overexert are also

prone to strains and sprains. Starting the

right way will keep you moving instead of

sidelined by a sports injury.

You can be more active and reduce your

risk of sports injuries. It is important to

warm up properly. Going full speed before

your muscles have been warmed up suffi-

ciently is more likely to lead to an injury.

Incorporate dynamic stretching of the mus-

cles you will use in the activity before you

start and during continued activity, such as

while you are waiting for your turn to bat or

pitch.

Remember, your heart is also a muscle. If

you are planning to run, start by walking so

your heart and other muscles have a chance

to get accustomed to the activity. Use proper

technique for your sport. Take breaks as

needed and stop if you feel pain. To avoid

an overuse injury, alternate exercising differ-

ent muscle groups every other day. Also, be

sure to get enough water, especially on a hot

day.

Depending on the activity, having the rightshoes for the sport could be important. Also,

consider consulting an athletic trainer for

sport-specific training before you start.

Think about how training to pitch nine

innings would differ from preparing to play

nine holes of golf or run nine miles.

If you do sustain a strain or sprain, begin

PRICES - Protect the muscle from further

injury, Rest and Ice the muscle,

Compression, with an elastic bandage,

Elevation and Stabilize. See a medical pro-

fessional and be sure to get sufficient reha-

bilitation before restarting the activity.

Failure to do so may lead to further injury.

Get outdoors and get moving the right way.

Taking the right steps before play starts will

help you enjoy warm weather sports all sea-

son long. Keep switching up your activities

to prevent boredom and increase your over-

all fitness.

Surprise Mom with a homemade gift this

Mother's Day. Nothing makes mothers

happier on Mother's Day than a gift crafted

by little hands. Moms love to see what their

offspring create, and kids get excited antic-

ipating their mom's reaction. A win-win if

ever there was one!

Once a child decides on a homemadegift for Mother's Day, fathers or older chil-

dren should start planning to make sure

the gift gets made.

Ideas for CraftsDrawing a picture or making a card is

the easiest craft for a small child. Older

children can make more elaborate cards,

perhaps ones that include a poem or small

story.

Other ideas include:

Pencil holders from coffee cans and

empty jars,

Photo albums with pages tied together

with yarn,

Homemade frames for childhood art-

work

Decorated flowerpotsBookmarks made from construction

paper or leftover wallpaper

Kids can also write a play and perform it

or make a short video.

Fathers, older siblings, aunts and uncles

can shop with the children for art supplies,

first checking the ones already on hand.

They should plan this outing early in the

week so the children have time to create

their masterpiece.

If the children decide on a store-bought

gift, they might want to make cards and

wrapping paper. Homemade wrapping

paper can be made with plain brown paper

decorated with colorful stamps, paints,

markers, and stickers.

Gifts from the GardenIf Mom enjoys gardening, consider mak-

ing her a container garden. The kids can

choose the container -- a large terra cotta

pot, a window box, old bucket, or wooden

crate. Let them fill it with potting soil (Dad

should add any fertilizer himself) and then

plant it as they choose.

Ideas for container gardens are colorful

annuals such as pansies and nasturtiums.

Culinary herbs such as parsley, basil,

thyme, mint, and tarragon are lovely in

containers. The children might also like the

idea of planting a container with a cherry

tomato plant or spring lettuces.

Gifts from the HeartDefined by their thoughtfulness, these

gifts might include "coupons" for a moth-

er-child day, a night on the town (an older

child might offer to babysit), a backrub,

extra chores, or breakfast in bed.

Whatever the outcome, moms across the

country are sure to revel in their family's

love and attention on Sunday. But, of

course, for most mothers Mother's Day is

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10am Pokeno

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12pm Lunch Shepards Pie,

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Baked Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Pears

6pm In Concert: AnnMarie Rowland

Friday, May 910am Card Golf

10am Mercy Rehab Exercise Group

12pm Lunch Chicken

Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries,

Asparagus, Blueberry Yogurt

12pm Frederic Satellite Meal

1pm Pantry Bingo

1pm Pool-9 Ball

Monday, May 1210am Quilting

11am Flower Arranging

12pm Lunch Beef Goulash, Corn,

Cauliflower, Peaches

12:30pm Beginning Clogging

1pm Bridge Club

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2:30-4pm Computer Club

5pm Dinner Swiss Steak, Mashed

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10am Zumba Gold

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1pm Euchre

4-5pm Blood Pressure/Sugar Checks

5pm Dinner Lemon Pepper

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Wednesday, May 1410am Line Dancing

12pm Lunch Fish Sandwich on a Bun,

Cole Slaw, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail

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Gaylord McReynolds Hall, the skilled nursing care

facility at Otsego Memorial Hospital, was recently awarded

the Providigm Embracing Quality Award for 2014 for

exceptional achievement in customer satisfaction.

McReynolds Hall was one of only 305 nursing centers in

the United States and Ontario, CA to receive an award in

2014, placing them in a select group of high performing

nursing facilities.

As a high performer, a facility can be honored withProvidigms Embracing Quality Award in one or more of

three categories; deficiency-free survey, prevention of hos-

pital readmissions, and for superior levels of customer sat-

isfaction. For McReynolds, the award came for superior

levels of customer satisfaction reported by both residentsand their families.

It is an honor to win the Embracing Quality Award at

McReynolds Hall said Mary Steele, RN, BSN Director of

Nursing at McReynolds Hall. This prestigious recogni-

tion is a tribute to the hard work of our employees and

their dedication to providing excellent care to our resi-

dents.

Skilled nursing facilities were only eligible to win a

2014 Embracing Quality Award if they achieved stan-

dards for Quality Assurance and Performance

Improvement (QAPI) as required by Providigms

Accreditation Standards for QAPI. These standards

ensure that facilities are assessing quality against the full

federal regulation at an ongoing rate, encompassing a

substantial proportion of their residents, and correcting

identified issues.

The Embracing Quality Award winners are nursing

centers who succeed in achieving high levels of qualityof care and patient satisfaction, says Barbara Baylis,

Accreditation Program Director at Providigm,

Performance excellence and measurable outcomes

have become an increasingly important element in the

long term care industry. These facilities have truly priori-

tized quality in their organizations.

This summer McReynolds Hall will undergo an exten-

sive aesthetic renovation to all resident rooms and

shared spaces. The renovation will include replacing

flooring, ceiling tiles,

windows, and lighting

all with the end goal of

creating a more home-

like environment for res-

idents. Currently the

OMH Foundation is

raising funds to supportthis project. For more

questions about

McReynolds Hall or the

upcoming renovation

project please contact

Christie Perdue, OMH

Foundation and

Marketing Director at

989-731-2342 or visit

myomh.org.

PETOSKEY - Nurses in the cardiovascular unit atMcLaren Northern Michigan have been awarded a Silver

level Beacon Award of Excellence. The award was created

by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses

(AACN) to recognize medical units that demonstrate

exemplary levels of patient care, patient outcomes, and

overall satisfaction. Earning a Beacon is a testament to

teamwork and diligence within this particular unit, says

Jennifer Woods, RN, MSN, CNML, Vice President of

Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer for McLaren Northern

Michigan. Our cardiovascular nurses are very effective as

a unit, and they were very motivated to compare their

skills and level of care to those of other participating facili-

ties.

To qualify for the award, participating hospital units in

the United States and Canada must demonstrate their use

of evidence-based practices, or methods proven through

research, in order to improve patient and family outcomes.Unit performance is measured against a baseline per-

centage in five areas: leadership structures and system;

appropriate staffing and staff engagement; effective com-

munication; knowledge management and best practice;

evidence-based practices and process; and patient out-

comes. The five performance categories are indicative of

how a quality care medical unit performs every day,

Woods adds. Cardiovascular care at McLaren Northern

Michigan is among the best in the state and the nation,

and our cardiovascular nurses are part of the reason. We

offer our sincere congratulations.

The Beacon Award of Excellence carries a three-year

designation, allowing the unit to chart its progress over

time. For more information about the Beacon Award and

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