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By Jim Akans

In a solemn, dignified and moving cer-

emony held this past Sunday, July 29th

at the Veterans Memorial on the Otsego

County Building lawn in Gaylord, over

200 individuals, military veterans, gov-

ernment officials and honorees families

gathered to pay their respects and share

in the unveiling of the addition to the

inscription on the Lest They Be

Forgotten memorial honoring Private

STORY

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By Jim Akans

The annual Lewiston

Timberfest event this coming

Friday through Sunday is a

northern Michigan community

festival like no other. Over a

jam-packed three-day weekend,

it combines a variety of events

that cover an incredibly wide

range of interests, guaranteed to

capture the interest and offer

thrills to people of every age.

Timberfest begins this Friday,

August 3rd and runs through

Sunday, August 5th. Highlights

on Friday include a Luau Party

with entertainment by Ron

Davon starting at 7 pm, plus

there will be pony rides for the

kids from 6 to 9 pm.

Saturday morning starts out

with a 5K and 10K Run, with

registration beginning at 7

am by the Township

Building. Throughout the

day, festival-goers can enjoy

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The first phase of the 764-acre Louis M. Groen

Nature Preserve in Johannesburg opens this

Friday, August 3rd. This initial phase, which will

offer activities such as hiking, snow shoeing, and

cross country skiing, has a public entrance at the

northeast corner of the property located near the

intersection of Waters & Gingell Roads.

At the entrance to the Nature Preserve, states

John Burt, Otsego County Administrator, We

have created a log cabin style check-in building

and a parking area for visitors. People can enjoy

the natural beauty along the trails, a lookout area

at Johannesburg Lake, and view the remnants of

the logging area and the former Echo Valley

Ranch as well. We have also established a rest-

room facility at the logging area.

Burt emphasizes that the logging camp a nd

Echo Valley Ranch features are for viewing only,

and the structures have been sealed off as they

are not safe to enter at this point. Future devel-

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Over 200

individuals,military

veterans andgovernment

officials

gathered topay their

respects and

share in theunveiling ofthe addition to

the inscription

on the LestThey Be

Forgottenmemorial in

Gaylord,honoring PFC John T. Bishop (United States Army), Staff Sergeant Matthew J. West,

(United States Army), and Sergeant David P. Day, (United States Marine Corps).

Lest They Be

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By Jim Akans

Its time to throw those cares away and

have a genuine barrel of fun as the 38th

annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival begins this

Thursday evening, August 2nd and contin-

ues bringing non-stop Polka music, tons of

genuine Polish food, and exciting activities

and events for those of every age through

Sunday, August 5th.

The Festival kicks off with a very cool Car

Show & Cruise-In on Main Street in BoyneFalls beginning at 6 pm on Thursday.

Thursday is also the day the carnival rides

begin running, provided by Arnold

Amusements. Rides and concessions open

at 5 pm on Thursday, and 11 am during the

rest of the weekend.

A highlight on Friday is Youth Day, held

at the Char-Em ISD Building at the corner of

Center and Maple Streets. The event

includes games, refreshments, pony rides

and crafts open for children up to 10 years of

age, and will run from 10:30 am until noon

(registration takes place at 10 am).

The Grand Royalty in this years Grand

Parade on Saturday will include the 2012

Boyne Falls Polish Festival Grand Marshals,

Leon and Janet Jarema, Honored Citizen,

Freda Kullik, and Little Miss and Little

Mister, Riley Zbacnik and Cameron Matelski.

The Polka Tent is definitely the center of

the action at the Polish Festival, opening

Thursday from 6 pm until 12:30 am, Friday

and Saturday from 10 am until 1 am, and

Sunday from noon until 11 pm with live

music playing and dancers dancing during

most of those hours. Featured bands will

include the Fabulous Oldies But Goodies

Band on Thursday, the Steve Drzewicki

Band, Stas Golonka & The Chicago

Masters and Old School on Friday, The

Diddle Styx, Stas Golonka & The Chicago

Masters and Old School on Saturday, and

Sundays live music will be provided by

The Diddle Styx and TNT alternating with

Northern Nites.

Capping the Polish Festival off onSunday is one of the most popular, and

undoubtedly the messiest, events of the

weekend. The 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run

take place on the east end of Church

Street, with registration from 10 am until

noon, and all types of 4-wheel drive vehi-

cles will compete for the fastest speed

through the muddy course from 1 pm

until the waning hours of the day. Its an

all day event, drawing nearly 1,500 viewers

last year to watch the muddy, noisy fun.

So skip that trip to the lake this weekend,

the Boyne Falls Polish Festival happens just

once a yeardont miss it!

For additional information, visit

www.boynefallspolishfestival.com

2012 Boyne Falls PolishFestival Schedule of Events

Thursday, August 2 - Oldies Night6:00 p.m. - Oldies Night in Polka Tent

Opens

6:00 p.m. Car

Show/Cruise-In

7:00 12:15 a.m.

Fabulous Oldies But Goodies

Band

Friday, August 3 - Youth

Day10:00 a.m. Polka Tent

Opens Music begins at

Noon

10:30 a.m. Youth Day

11:00 a.m. Concessions and Arnold

Amusement opens

1:00 p.m. Old-time Threshing and Steam

Engine Show

4:30 p.m. Youth Bike Parade

6:00 p.m. Horse Pull

Dusk Family Movie

Saturday, August 4 - Family Day8:00 a.m. 5K Cross Country Run

10:00 a.m. Polka Tent Opens Music

begins at Noon


Amusement opens

11:00 a.m. Grand Royale Parade


Engine Show

2:00 p.m. Classic Tractor Pull pre-1960

Sunday, August 5 - Family Day9:00 a.m. Mass for the 19th Sunday of

Ordinary Time Celebrated under the tent.

11:00 a.m. Horseshoe Pitching

Tournament


Amusement opens (closes 7:00 p.m.)

12:00 p.m. Polka Tent Opens

12:00 p.m. 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run

(event runs all day)


Engine Show

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Polka music, tons of genuine Polish food, a Grand Royale Parade, and excit-ing activities and events for those of every age through Sunday, August 5th

Grand Marshals this year will be Leon and JanetJarema. The honorary citizen will be Freda Kullik,and Cameron Matelski and Riley Zbacnik will be

the Little Mister and Little Miss.

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Saturday, August 4th is the date of

this years annual Mackinaw Area

Historic Festival, a daylong celebra-

tion of the Straits areas fascinating

and celebrated history in our nation.

The Historic Festival is free to attend,

and visitors will enjoy a wide range of

activities, games and events that

include vintage baseball, artists, sto-

rytellers, musicians and buildings

and dress of the period 1880 to 1917.

Especially for the children, the festi-

val will feature horse-drawn wagon

rides, decorating a May Pole, and

games all day.

The festival will be held from 10:30

am to 4 pm, rain or shine, at Heritage

Village, which is located on Central

Avenue about a mile and a half west

of I-75 and downtown Mackinaw City.

It is the Mackinaw Historical Societys

main event of the year and con-

tributes to Northern Michigans inter-

est as an area of historical adventure.

The Village is a joint project of the

historical society and the Village of

Mackinaw City. Virtually everything

within the Villages 43 acres reflects

the 1880-1917 historical period. The

village has been the subject of Public

Televisions (WCMU-TVs)

Destination Michigan" series.The first annual Pepper Foot

Races will be held early in the day

with a serious 5K run at 8:30 am and

a one-mile Fun Run at 9:30 am. Fun

Run participants are invited to dress

in period costume. Other highlights

of the festival include:

- The seventh-annual vintage base

ball game between the Mackinaw

Boys and the Ludington Mariners,

umpired by MAHS president Bill

Marvin. All participants will be in

uniform, using rules of the 1880s.

- Lumberjack Demonstrations

by Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows

- Native American Crafts, host-

ed by Dawn Sineway

- Dark Sky presentations by

Mary Stewart Adams. The 550-

acre Headlands, located on Cecil

Bay directly west of Heritage

Village, was designated an

International Dark Sky Park last

year, one of six such parks in the

United States and one of nine in

the world.

- Square Dancing with fiddlers

and other period music by

Blissfest performers

- Artists and Spinning

- Historic Building Tours of the

one-room Freedom school house

and the Pestilence House

- The official opening of the

Christian Dettweiler Mennonite

farmhouse

- Food by Carters Classic

Coneys of Pellston

A special feature will be an

appearance by members of the

42nd Royal Highland Band of Music

Bagpipers. The day will conclude

with the drawing for the MAHSs

annual raffle.Heritage Village is open to the

public every day, with docents at the

historical buildings from 1 pm to 5

pm Saturday through Monday

through Labor Day. OnCell audio

tours are available throughout the

day by phoning 231-486-0003 and

keying in stops 201 213. For addi-

tional information, visit www.macki-

nawhistory.org and click on the

events tab.

Journey back to the early years ofThe Straits at the Mackinaw Area

Historic Festival

M A C K I N A W

Saturday, August 4th is the date of this years annualMackinaw Area Historic Festival, a daylong celebration of theStraits areas fascinating and celebrated history in our nation.

The festival will be held from 10:30 am to 4 pm, rain orshine, at Heritage Village, located on Central Avenue abouta mile and a half west of I-75 and downtown Mackinaw City.

Hoops are one of

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Michigan author Doc Fletcher

to speak at Otsego CountyLibrary on Tuesday

Author Jeff Doc Fletcher is a vetera n canoeist who share s his

experiences through his books. He lives in Northville, but

claims never to spend any time there except to write and plan

his next river trip. Over the years he has traveled at least 60 dif-

ferent rivers in Michigan and Wisconsin and recently published

his fourth book.

On Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 pm Fletcher will present an

hour-long photographic journey down rivers from his new

book, Paddling Michigans Hidden Beauty. A free canoe or kayak

trip will be awarded to one lucky attendee at the end of the

show.

Fletchers book details day trips from two to four hours down

20 rivers in Michigans upper and lower peninsulas for both the

beginner and experienced canoeist or kayaker. It includes his-

tories of riverside towns and taverns, a paddling checklist, and a

list of canoe and kayak liveries for rivers across Michigan.

Books will be available for sale and autographing; Fletchers

books can also be borrowed from the Otsego County Library

with a valid libra ry card .

For more information, persons can check out Fletchers web-

site at www.canoeingmichigan-

rivers.com. The library may be

reached by phone at 732-5841 or

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Nature Preserve Continued...

Rededication Continued...

opment phases at the property are proposed

to include some refurbishing of the Echo

Valley Ranch, a logging museum, and an

environmental education center.

The dedication of the Groen Nature

Preserve is a process that was first

announced back in March of 2009. Afterworking with John Burt, Administrator of

Otsego County on behalf of the Otsego

County Board of Commissioners and Mike

Tarbutton, Director of Otsego County Parks

& Recreation Department for several years,

inventor, entrepreneur, and naturalist Lou

Groen and his wife, Edna, announced their

intention to donate the property they have

cherished for decades to Otsego County to

be utilized as a nature preserve. This gener-

ous gift will allow future generations of area

residents and visitors to enjoy the natural

splendor and historical significance of this

very special place here in northern Lower

Michigan.

At the turn of the century, the parcel was

the site of Johannesburg ManufacturingCompany. Established in 1901, over

300,000,000 feet of logs were once processed

here. The operation created the town of

Johannesburg, which was named after

Johanna Hanson, wife of the companys

president. The remnants of the early 1900s

vintage lumberjack camp and sawmill

remain on the property to this day.

The preserve is also home to

Johannesburg and Kujawa Lakes, and thesurrounding hundreds of acres of woodlands

are home to deer, elk, eagles, geese, wild

turkeys and even an occasional bear.

Mr. Groen, who passed away in 2011, had

always been an inventive, forward-thinking

individual. Among his many achievements

were the creation of the McDonalds Filet-O-

Fish sandwich, an idea that h e developed

while living in Cincinnati back in 1961. He

had started that citys first McDonalds fran-

chise, and eventually owned 43 McDonalds

franchise locations in Ohio, Kentucky and

Indiana.

Never one to sit still, even at the age of 80,

Mr. Groen and two business partners formed

a new venture; Stop Stick Ltd. That company

manufactured and sold devices that immo-bilize vehicles by puncturing and deflating

tires, a very popular police tool utilized to

put a quick end to car chases.

While these accomplishments have cer-

tainly impacted many, Mr. and Mrs. Groens

passion for the out-of-doors and extraordi-

nary gift to Otsego County now promises tostir the imaginations of countless citizens

who will be able to enjoy the breathtaking

natural wonders and history the Louis M.

Groen Nature Preserve offers.

The Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve hours

are Mondays and Thursdays - noon to 6 pm,

Fridays from noon to 8 pm, Saturdays from 8am to 8 pm, and Sundays from 10 am to 6

pm. The Nature Preserve will be closed on

Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

First Class John T. Bishop, United States

Army, and now including the names of Staff

Sergeant Matthew J. West, United States

Army, and Sergeant David P. Day, United

States Marine Corps, each of whom made

the ultimate sacrifice of losing their lives in

service to our country.

The community had previously gathered

back in October of 2009 for the dedication of

the Lest They Be Forgotten memorial hon-

oring PFC John T. Bishop, who passed away

at the age of 22 on April 23rd, 2009, resulting

from injuries sustained while on tour of duty

in Balad, Iraq. Thirty-eight year-old Sergeant

West, a Gaylord High School graduate who

earned his Bachelors Degree from Northern

Michigan University in 2007, lost his life in

the line of duty on August 30th, 2010, sus-

taining mortal wounds during an insurgent

attack in the Arghandab River Valley in

Afghanistan. Twenty-seven year-old

Sergeant Day moved to Gaylord from

Littleton, Colorado in 1998, and joined the

USMC in September 2003 after graduating

from high school. He lost his life on Easter

Sunday, November 25th, 2011, while con-

ducting combat operations in Badghis

province, Afghanistan.

The Lest They Be Forgotten memorial, a

somber yet inspirational reminder of these

young men, as well as the other brave, dedi-

cated souls who have made the ultimate sac-

rifice in preserving Americas freedoms, was

proudly rededicated by the Fallen Heroes

Memorial Foundation. For additional infor-

mation about this organizations heartfelt

efforts, visit www.FHMF.org.

Photos by Jim Akans

An fascinating feature at the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve is the remnants of the

logging camp and Echo Valley Ranch (shown here), which are for viewing only.

Joe Marsiglia, LTC, USAR, MS Commander, 785th CSC and member of the Gaylord

City Police Department, was the featured speaker during Sundays memorial dedica-

tion. The ceremony was led by John (Skip) Bushart, President of the Fallen Heroes

Memorial Foundation.

In a deeply moving and heartrending moment, family members of Staff Sergeant MatthewJ. West, Sergeant David P. Day and Private First Class John T. Bishop gathered to unveil

the memorial on the Otsego County Building lawn near the conclusion of Saturdays cere-

mony. Shown here from left are Mathew Wests wife Carolyn and daughter Annaliese (in

her arms), son Tyler West and Matthew Wests mother Marci (with hand on the memorial),

and parents of David P. Day, Kathy (at left of memorial) and Don (at right).

The Lest They Be

Forgotten memori-

al inscription

reads; In honor of

all who have

served in

Operation Iraqi

Freedom and

Operation

Enduring Freedom.

Never forget those

who have made

the ultimate sacri-

fice. In memory of

PFC John T.

Bishop, USA, SGTDavid P. Day,

USMC, SSG

Matthew J West,

USA.

Photoby John burt

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GAYLORDhir f ogCThe Otsego CountyCommission on Aging pres-ent an educational breakfast

Aug. 2 at 9am featuring JimAkans, Exec. Director of theOtsego County HistoricalSociety. The breakfast is heldat the University Center.Suggested donation is $5 forbreakfast. RSVP to Michelle,989-748-4068.

GAYLORDDi m diffrcEnjoy a meal at Bob EvansRestaurant Aug. 3, 6am 10pm and 15% of sales willbenefit Neurofibromatosis(NF).

BOYNE FALLSPli FivlJoin us for the 38th AnnualBoyne Falls Polish FestivalThursday Evening, Friday,Saturday & Sunday, August 2,3, 4, 5. Polka tent, Mud Run,Car show, Youth Day Friday,

August 3rd, Carniva l andgrand parade.

GAYLORDsidwl slFriday & Saturday, Aug. 3 & 4in Downtown Gaylord. Tonsof participating storesmarked down for end ofsummer clearance.

GAYLORDGd mrig GylrdCome Network with us atGood Morning Gaylord onFriday, August 3rd from 8-9am at Marsh Ridge ResortsJacs Place. This event issponsored by KirtlandGaylord M-TEC who will alsobe our featured speaker.Come enjoy a chance to net-

work while enjoying a break-fast buffet provided by Jacs

Place. This event is open tothe community and is $10 forChamber Members and $15for Non-Members andincludes the breakfast buffet.

GAYLORDCrdil igigThe Cardinal, comic bookcharacter, will be at SaturnBooksellers, downtownGaylord on August 4 from11:30am to 1:30pm. Areanewspaper cartoonist Kurt J.Kolka will sign copies of hisnew book, "The Cardinal

Adventures," a collection ofcomic stories about a superhero whose adventures areset in Michigan.

GAYLORDkig d IHammersteins the Kind & I is

on target for the August 2opening. The show runs forthree evenings and oneSunday matinee. The datesare: August 2,3,4 at 7:30pm. &Sunday August 5 at 2pm. Atthe Gaylord InformationCenter downtown GaylordPam and Cheryl will help youselect your seat with the aidof an auditorium seatingchart. All seats are reservedseating. For adults the ticketprice remains the same aslast year: $12. The Senior andStudent rate remains at $10.

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Aug 25, Sept 15 & Oct 6.Doors open at 6:30 / Showstarts at 7:30pm at

Wellington Farm Park. If youenjoy old fashioned countrymusic and old fashionedcorny country comedy, thenthis is a show you will not

want to miss. Admission isjust $12.50 per show or $50for the entire season. Ticketsare available at the VisitorCenter during businesshours.

GAYLORDVdr fr sireXPoDoes your business provide aservice or product thatSeniors find helpful? Plannow to have a booth at theSenior EXPO, September 5,2pm-7pm at the OtsegoCounty Sportsplex. Visit

www.gaylordseniorexpo.comfor all the info or call Jim at989-858-3400 with questions.

GAYLORDCrdrd rcPlease form a team and jointhe Friendship Shelter forThe Great Cardboard BoatRace on Aug. 19, Otsego LakeCounty Park, race starts at1pm. See attached rules,entry form and waiver. If youcant form a team bring your

family and join us. To registercall Marilyn Kaczanowski989-732-5960. Registrationform & $50 fee due by Friday,

Aug. 3.

LEWISTONtimrf r & crfwCalling all artist and crafters!Timberfest Arts and Craftshow has openings available!Call 989-786-9730 if you

would like a spot reserved.Dates: August 3rd - 5th, Greattraffic and fun at the sametime. Hope to see you there!

LEWISTONPg cTimberfest Pageant lookingfor contestants for this oneday pageant on August 5 forages K - 12. Cutest Baby con-test too! - Call 989 786 9730for more information andregistration instructions.

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your message will reachreaders all across Northern

Michigan. The Weekly Choiceis distributed free of charge

on news stands to 40 townsincluding Gaylord, Petoskey,Cheboygan, Grayling, IndianRiver, Onaway, Mio,Lewiston, Mancelona and all

surrounding towns. Contactus at [email protected] or call 989-732-8160.

GRAYLINGsmmr MlPrgrmThe Crawford CountyCommunity Christian HelpCenters summer meal pro-gram will run during August.Families with children maycome in once each month foran extra box of food and amilk voucher to help offsetthe additional cost of food

while children are homefrom school during summervacation. Call 989-348-6046

for more information.

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A Day of Caring is scheduledfor this fall and United Way islooking for projects that willtake about four (4) hours tocomplete. If you have a proj-ect or idea in mind pleasegive us a call to discuss it fur-ther. The other half of thisequation includes the busi-ness community. We areactively seeking businesses

who are interested in givingback to the community by

allowing a team of employees(management team, associ-ates, etc.) to use 4 hours oftheir day on Sept. 6th to help

with the projects. For moreinformation on how to getinvolved contact Carol in the

Volunteer Center at:[email protected] 989-705-8584.

CHARLEVOIX/EMMET COUNTIESPr advirCmmiThe Health Department ofNorthwest Michigan is look-ing for parents of children

with behavioral health issuesto join the Parent AdvisoryCommittee of the EarlyChildhood Behavioral HealthInitiative. Our aim is toenhance the availability ofand the access to behavioralhealth services for children0-5 and their families. Fortheir participation, parentsare given a $50 honorariumfor travel and child care permeeting. Please contactNatalie Kasiborski at [email protected] or(231) 347-5144 for moreinformation. Parents mustreside in Char-Em ISD area.

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CpMSU Extension and theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will be hosting

the 2012 Senior Project FreshFarmers Market NutritionProgram. This years programis funded by the CrawfordCounty United Way and the

Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center. You may beeligible to receive $20 worthof coupons to be used onfresh Michigan produce atparticipating Project Freshmarkets which include theCity of Grayling FarmersMarket, the GraylingGreenhouse and Jims FarmMarket. To qualify, you mustbe 60 years old or older, be aCrawford County residentand meet maximum incomeguidelines. For a householdof 1(one), income must bebelow $1,723/month. For ahousehold of 2(two), incomemust be below

$2,333/month. Nutritionclass/coupon distribution

will take place on a first-come, first-served basis. If

you feel you qualif y andwould like to participate inthe program, please contactthe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center (COA) at 348-7123 to register for a date andtime in August to attend thenutrition class and pick up

your coupons after your eli-gibility has been determined.

You must contact the COA at348-7123 to register for aclass ahead of time. Classes

will be held at the SeniorCenter at 308 LawndaleStreet in Grayling.

CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUNTYPlgrpPlaygroups are offered freethrough the WomensResource Center of NorthernMichigan, are for childrenaged 0-60 months and pre-school-aged siblings. Thesummer schedule is: 9:30-11am Tuesdays at ChristLutheran Church, BoyneCity; 9:30-11am Wednesdaysat United Methodist Church,

Alanson. Playgrou ps inPetoskey and East Jordan willresume in September. Call(231)347-0067 for moreinformation.

GRAYLINGFrmr MrSaturdays from 9am 1pm inUptown Grayling (openthrough Harvest Festival inOctober)

INDIAN RIVERFrm mrThe Farm Market is back withthe wonderful fresh produce,flowers, jams, breads andother homemade items! Stopin and support your localfarmers and vendors, andenjoy home grown items. The

Farm Market will be everyWednesday 2pm - 6pm andevery Saturday 9am 1pm atthe Citizens National Bankparking lot on the corner of S.Straits Hwy and M-68. The

Farm Market will runthrough October 31st.

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Join us each Friday morningfrom 8:30 am - 12:30 pm forfresh fruits and vegetables, as

well as other farm fresh prod-ucts. 8:30 am to 12:30 pm,400 block of Howard St.between Mitchell St. andMichigan St.

HARBOR SPRINGSFrmr MrThru September 1st, (Wed. &Sat.), 9am to 1pm on Main St.The Harbor Springs Farmers'Market will run everySaturday and Wednesdayuntil Labor Day. After LaborDay it will be open onSaturdays until mid-October,

weather and suppli es per-mitting. This year there willbe several new vendors offer-ing a larger variety of locallygrown and produced prod-ucts. Stop by while vacation-ing in this lovely lakesidecommunity. For more infor-mation contact MarketMaster Cyndi Kramer at231.330.5575.

PETOSKEYJzzThe Epsilon Jass Band willperform every Thursday in

August at the FirstPresbyterian Church. Theband performs New Orleans

style jazz music. Suggesteddonation of $5.

CRAWFORD COUNTYMillg fr LirrThe August millage propos-als include one for theDevereaux MemorialCrawford County Library 8

year Renewal of the .4458millage tax for library opera-tions. The revenue generatedby this millage accounts for60% of the library operatingbudget. The other proposal isfor the Crawford AuSableSchool District BondProposal to purchase buses,educational technology and

building remodeling.

GAYLORDGd mrig GylrdThe Gaylord Area Chamberof Commerce will hold aGood Morning GaylordFriday, August 3. This event isscheduled to take place atJac's Place inside MarshRidge Resort. Guests can lookforward to catching up withassociates and friends whileenjoying a continental break-fast buffet and learningabout a local non-profitorganization; this month'sspeaker will be from KirtlandGaylord M-TEC. Sponsored

by Kirtland Gaylord M-TEC,Good Morning Gaylord willbe held from 8 - 9am. Theevent is open to the public;admission is just $10 forChamber members and $15for non-members; priceincludes the breakfast buffet.

HARBOR SPRINGS, GAYLORD,CHARLEVOIXCl tillm pDon't Frack Michigan will behosting a series of forums in

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relate his compelling storydetailing the effects of frack-ing on his town and theirefforts to fight against it.Harbor Springs: Friday,

August 3rd, 7pm, HarborSprings High SchoolAuditorium , 500 N. SpringStreet With special perform-ances by Breath Owl Breatheand Yesway.Gaylord: Saturday, August4th, 11am, Otsego CountyBuilding Alpine Center, 800Livingston Blvd.Charlevoix: Saturday, August4th, 5pm, Charlevoix PublicLibrary, 200 Clinton Street

GAYLORD5 0n 5 FllFOOTBALL FRENZY - CLASHFOR CASH. Time to dust offthose cleats for the 2nd

Annual Adult 5 on 5 FlagFootball Tournament inGaylord on Saturday, Sept.1st starting at 9 am. You mustbe 18 or older to participate.Please call 989-619-6026 toregister or for further infor-mation.

GAYLORDFr hm nddHave you ever said."Someday, I would like to dofoster care." Is today the day?Lutheran Child and FamilyService of Michigan (LCFS)

works together with familiesfrom all over NorthernMichigan to provide loving,stable homes for children

who have been removed fortheir homes due to abuseand neglect. LCFS offers a noobligation orientation. Thenext orientation will be held

August 8th from 6 -9pm atthe LCFS office which islocated at 2066 S. Otsego Ave.If you are interested inbecoming a foster parent or

would like more informationcall Lutheran Child andFamily Service at 989-732-1040.

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August 9, 10, & 11. Dont missthe deals from Cheboyganretailers offer during thisspecial 3 day event. Enjoy theshopping convenience of

your Downtown Cheboyganmerchants this summer.

GAYLORDMicw ar &Crf FirThe dates and times of theannual Michayw Arts andCrafts Fair will be Friday,

August 10th and Saturday,August 11th from 10 am to 5pm on both days. Over 80returning and new artistsand craftspeople will be onhand regardless of weather

conditions, in booths locatedin a beautiful park-like set-ting. Among the qualityhandcrafted items areceramics, woodcrafts, driedflowers, jewelry, candles,country crafts, toys, clocks,purses, quilts, baskets, andstained glass. Lawn orna-ments and a variety of cloth-ing, as well as paintings inacrylics, oil, and watercolors,

will be sold. Foods offered forsale include sausage, breads,dips, jams, jellies and kettlekorn. Lunch and beverages

will be availa ble at theMichayw Pro Shop and atthe Inn the WoodsClubhouse restaurant. The

Michaywe clubhouse andgrounds are located at 1535

Opal Lake Road, six milessouth of Gaylord, off Old 27and Charles Brink Road.Parking is available at OpalLake Road and Northstar

Road, with frequent compli-mentary shuttle service.There is a $2 fee for parking,but admission to the fair isfree. Package pickup is avail-able at no charge. For moreinformation, call theMichayw office at 989-939-8919.

GRAYLINGRmmg slThere will be a RummageSale Fundraiser benefitingthe Commission on Aging &Senior Center on Friday,

August 10th through Sunday,August 12th located at thebuilding next to Glens

Market in Grayling on the I-75 Business loop, courtesy ofthe Grayling Mini Mall. TheRummage Sale will be openfrom 9am to 4pm each day.Donations of items in clean,

working order, (no clothing,books, or computers), will beaccepted on drop off daysonly. Drop off days will beMondays, 1-3pm, July 9th,16th, 30th, Aug 6th; Wed Aug8th & Thurs Aug 9th, 10am -5pm only. There will be nocollection of items at theSenior Center. If you havelarge items and need thempicked up, call theCommission on Aging &Senior Center. For more

information, contact Helenat (989) 348-7123.

INDIAN RIVERb rcTop of Michigan Boat Races

will be held on August 11th &12th

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been made available throughgrant dollars and generouscontributions from visitors tothe gallery. The scholarships

will be awarded based on achilds true desire to learnabout the arts. This is not aneeds based scholarship. If

your child has an interest inart please check for upcom-ing classes at the gallery oron the AuSable Artisan

Village website, www.art-galleryaav.org or on our face-book page, www.facebook.

com/AuSableArtisanVillage.Scholarships forms are avail-able online and at the gallery.The AuSable Artisan Village

Art Center is located at 219

Michigan Avenue in uptownGrayling

GRAYLINGFr Divrc CliicThe 46th Judicial Circuit Bar

Association, Legal Services ofNorthern Michigan and RiverHouse 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 County

Courthouse, Aug. 16, 5:30pm.

GRAYLINGPrvtigCmmuicl 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 fieldto 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.

VANDERBILTyg FFor three days, August 17th-

19th, Song of the MorningYoga Retreat Center, in unionwith the yoga communitythroughout 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

PETOSKEYCcr i PrThru August 17th, (Tue. Wed.Fri.) at 12:15pm in

Pennsylvania Park. Join usthis summer in downtown

Petoskey's Pennsylvania ParkGazebo for the 2012 seasonof concerts! Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Fridays.

PETOSKEYsff Join Char-Em United Way as

we stuff a bus with schoolsupplies for local children inneed Sat, Aug. 18 at K-Martplaza. Distribution of sup-plies coordinated with Char-Em ISD.

VANDERBILThwii Lw pr19th Annual Senior CitizenHawaiian Lawn party will beheld on August 18th this yearbeginning at 12:30pm at theCherwinski Pond/Vanderbilt,MI. Live music by "LuckyStars" band. If you wish to

attend we ask you to contactBev at [email protected] or989-983-4188 for additionalinformation.

HOUGHTON LAKEal CrviexpThe 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 in

the 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!

ROSCOMMONCrvi vdrwdThe Crawford-RoscommonConservation District will be

holding its 7th Annual

Conservation Expo on Sat.,August 18th at the Houghton

Lake Historical Playhouse

from 10am 3pm.Conservation related groups

and nature crafters are

encouraged to participate.

Vendor fees are no charge or

up to $20, depending on type

of business, organization,unit of government, etc.

Vendors may set up outside

or inside of the building.

Scout troops, 4H clubs, com-munity organizations, units

of government, wildlife and

game clubs, nature crafters,etc. are highly encouraged to

participate to get your name

out to the public. This eventis provided in partnership

with the Crawford-

Roscommon Conservation

District and the HoughtonLake Lake Association.

Organizations and individu-

als wishing to participatemay contact: Barb Stauffer,

Administrator; (989) 275-3163;

[email protected]

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Commission on Aging &Senior Center will be travel-

ing on Monday, August 20th

to South Manitou Island byDial-A-Ride Bus to Leland,

Michigan and a ferry ride on

beautiful Lake Michigan. Wewill be viewing the Sleeping

Bear Dunes National

Lakeshore, crossing the

Manitou Passage and takinga Lighthouse Tour. The cost

of the trip is $70 per person,

which includes transporta-tion and lunch. Dinner will

be on your own at theBluebird Restaurant. The bus

is scheduled to leave theSenior Center, 308 Lawndale

Street at 8am and will return

by 8:30pm. For more infor-mation and reservations,

please call 989-348-7123.

GRAYLINGCmmi hg RThe Community is invited toattend a Hog Roast at the

Crawford County

Commission on Aging &

Senior Center, 308 Lawndaleon Thursday, August 23rd.

Dinner will be served from 4-

6pm. Dinner includes pulled

pork, corn on the cob, coleslaw, hot cinnamon apples

and strawberry rhubarb pie.The meal is only $4.75 per

person for people under age

60 and a suggested donation

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over. The dinner is open to

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a result. This Award-Winning

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By Jim Akans

Its been a tradition since 1878, and every

year since, families from across northern

Lower Michigan and beyond feel the excite-

ment building as early August approaches

and the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds pre-

pare once again to present a week-long cele-

bration that includes carnival rides and

games, livestock displays and auctions, fan-

tastic grandstand shows, and the always

entertaining and suspenseful annual Queens

pageant.

The Fair was originally held in September

of 1878 on the grounds of the Cheboygan

Horse Association, and was even held in the

village of Wolverine for a couple of years. In

the 1940s, the Spies family, who believed the

Fair should be held at the location of the

county seat, sold 30 acres of land to the

Cheboygan County for just $1. That parcel of

land became the Cheboygan County

Fairgrounds, serving the county for special

community events throughout the year, per-

haps none quite as highly anticipated as the

annual Fair in early August.

In a 2003 Detroit News readership poll, the

annual Cheboygan County Fair was voted

the Michigans Best County Fair and

Demo-Derby. With such a fantastic northern

Michigan setting, a huge variety of grand-

stand events including live music (featuring

a very special Gordon Lightfoot tribute on

Monday, August 6th), the heart-thumping

power of tractor pulls, 4 x 4 truck Mud Run,

the incredible grace and beauty of horse

pulls, and culminating with the infamous

Bump & Run obstacle course derby on

Saturday, August 11th. There are many fasci-

nating animals to view up close in the live-

stock barns and of course, the always daz-

zling excitement of the carnival rides by

Skerbeck Carnival its easy to see why the

fair is a summertime destination for resi-

dents and visitors to the area.

The Cheboygan County Fair runs from

August 4th through the 11th this year, and a

schedule of Grandstand and Special events

appears in this edition of the Weekly Choice.

Additional information is available on the

Fair website at

www.Cheboygancountyfair.net. Parking is

free, gates open at 8 am and admission is

free until noon, and just $3 for teens a nd

adults from noon until gates close at 11 p m

(there is no admission charge for those ages12 and under).

For those who love to ride the rides, be

sure to pick up a MegaPass, available at the

Fair office on the

fairgrounds or

online prior to

August 6th. The

MegaPass cost is

just $60, and

allows unlimited

carnival rides

throughout the

week of the Fair.

See youat the fair!

124th annual Cheboygan County Fairstarts this Saturday

The 2012 Cheboygan County Fair starts Saturday, August 4th and runsthrough the following Saturday, August 11th.

Shown with Grand Champion Steers at last years Cheboygan County Fair were from left to right; Dylan Socolovitch

and Jordan Hunt with Dylan's Overall Reserve Champion 1136 lb Angus, and Myles Brown, Amanda Barrette with

Myles's Overall Grand Champion 1272 lb Angus. Photo by Charles Jarman

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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

WOMAN'S TEEN SON

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with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery

Q: My husband and I have been

married for five years. He has been

a great father to my children from a

previous marriage. Just within the

last month, my 13-year-old has

become disrespectful toward his

step dad, saying things like, "What

are you going to do? You're not my

dad!" What do we do?

Juli: The behavior you're describing is

pretty common for a 13-year-old boy,

whether or not he's in a blended family.

In the early teen years, boys are prone tochallenge authority as their bodies and

brains develop. Often, this is done

through boundary-pushing and disre-

spectful behavior. The added element of

a step dad may give your son even more

gumption to question authority.

Don't fall for the "you're not my dad"

trap. Your husband can calmly respond,

"You're right that I'm not your biological

dad. But I care about you and you live in

my house, so I expect you to honor our

rules." In addition to wanting his own

way, your son may also be challenging

your husband's love and commitment

to him. Encourage him not to give up or

step back because of your son's appar-

ent rejection.

Recognize that your son is growing

up. Are his siblings younger than him?

Maybe you could give him choices and

privileges that they don't have. Let him

stay up later, decorate his room, buy his

own clothes with an allowance and

tackle more household responsibilities.

However, within this growing autono-

my, make it clear that he needs to

respect your rules and authority. Instead

of getting into a power struggle, deter-

mine reasonable consequences for dis-

respectful or irresponsible behavior.

There are many excellent resources to

guide you through the teen years,

including "Boundaries With Teens" by

John Townsend and "Preparing for

Adolescence" by James Dobson.** ** **

Q: My wife and I have only been

married for six months, and frankly,

we feel like we just get on each

other's nerves most of the time. I did-

n't think the "spark" would die so

soon. What should we do?

Jim: What you're experiencing is not

that unusual. Being a newlywed can be

scary. No matter how strong the rela-

tionship, the lofty expectations you had

before the wedding rarely match the

reality after you say "I do."

My wife, Jean, and I had a rough time

early in our marriage. I had come from a

broken home with no healthy male role

models, and Jean was dealing with

depression. If not for counseling, prayer

and friends, we might have withered on

the vine.

You and your wife might consider

meeting with a pastor or marriage coun-

selor about your frustrations. Doing so

is not an admission that there's some-

thing seriously wrong with your rela-

tionship. It's a sign of your commitment

to one another and your desire to make

your marriage the best it can be.

I'd also recommend that you find a

pair of "marriage mentors." These are

older couples with years of experience

under their belts. They can offer wise

counsel to young couples feeling uncer-tain and overwhelmed.

One note of caution: Even if you and

your wife come from stable homes,

don't seek out your parents as marriage

mentors. Moms and dads don't always

have the objectivity to offer unbiased

advice. According to Drs. Les and Leslie

Parrott, a marriage mentor is not a par-

ent or a close friend. The Parrotts also

note that marriage mentors are not "on

call" for every crisis, they don't have

perfect marriages themselves, and they

aren't know-it-alls. Rather, they're

friendly acquaintances who can model

a healthy relationship and offer insights

when needed.

With commitment, prayer, and the

wise counsel of a couple who have stood

where you stand today, there's no rea-son why you and your wife can't thrive

during these early years of

marriage. God bless you!

** ** **Jim Daly is president of Focus on

the Family, host of the Focus on the

Family radio program, and a hus-

band and father of two.

Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-

chologist, co-host of Focus on the

Family, author of several books,

and a wife and mother of three.

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Otsego County Habitat for Humanity would like to thank the Kohls A-Teamwho volunteered their services on Monday, July 23rd. Victoria, Tiffany,

Heather, Whitney and Corrine painted the shed trim and also did a variety ofcleaning tasks inside the home. The Kohls A-Team is made up of Kohls

associates that volunteer their time and support to non-profit organizationsthat benefit children. In addition Kohls will provide OCHFH with a $ 500.00

grant for their assistance in building house # 20! Courtesy photo.

Northwood Economists toHost Symposium at Bay

Harbor Yacht ClubNorthwood University economists Drs.

Richard Ebeling and Timothy Nash will be

conducting a seminar on the current and

future state of the U.S. and global economy

on Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 a.m.-10:50

a.m. at Bay Harbor Yacht Club in Bay

Harbor. Is There Trouble Ahead for the U.S.

and Global Economy? will be the title ofthis presentation which will last for one

hour followed by a question and answer

session with the audience. This symposium

is free of charge and open to the public.

Dr. Richard Ebeling is a professor of eco-

nomics at Northwood University. He is a

well-noted authority on monetary econom-

ics and reform. While serving as vice presi-

dent for The Future of Freedom Foundation

(FFF), Ebeling co-edited and contributed to

five books published by the FFF and wrote

a monthly article and book review for FFFs

publication Freedom Daily. He also lectures

widely on the problems of economic reform

and change in the former Soviet Union and

Eastern Europe. Ebeling received his B.A. in

economics from California State University-

Sacramento, an M.A. in economics fromRutgers University and a Ph.D in economics

from the University of Middlesex in

England.

Dr. Timothy Nash is vice president of

strategic and corporate alliances and the

Fry endowed chair in free market econom-

ics at Northwood University. He leads spe-

cialty programs, economic research, andcontinuing and executive education pro-

gramming for Northwood University. Nash

is an adjunct scholar with the Mackinac

Center for Public Policy in Midland, the

American Legislative Exchange Council

(ALEC) in Washington, D.C., and the Free

Enterprise Institute in Houston, Texas. His

travels and research have taken him to over

30 countries, he has co-authored four books

and his writing and interviews have

appeared in diverse publications. Nash

received a B.B.A. from Northwood

University, an M.A. in economics from

Central Michigan University and his doctor-

ate from Wayne State University in educa-

tion with a cognate in management.

For more information or to make a reser-

vation for this event, contact Betty Gillespieat 989.837.4356 or [email protected].

Within a marriag e, a man and a

womans financia l circumstances are

generally pretty much equal. But if a

divorce occurs, the womans situation

tends to be somewhat more challenging

than that of her ex-spouse. And thats

why, during this major life transition,

you may want to meet with a profes-

sional financial advisor to go over your

spending needs and your cash flow, so

that you know what you absolutely need

today and how you can plan for

tomorrow.

But before we get into some possible

steps you can take, lets look at some of

the reasons that women may fare worse

than men, financially speaking, follow-

ing a divorce:

Lower income The average

womans family income drops by 37%

after divorce, according to the U.S.Census Bureau. And in many cases,

divorce exacerbates a situation in which

women were already trailing men in

earnings. In fact, women still only earn

77 cents for each dollar earned by men,

according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics.

Smaller retirement accounts The

average balance on womens defined

contribution plans (such as 401(k)

plans) is only 60 percent of mens aver-

age balances, according to LIMRA, a

financial services research organization.

Of course, averages are just that

averages. But whether you recognize

yourself in the above numbers or not,

consider these suggestions:

Create an emergency fund. Try to putsix months to a years worth of living

expenses in a liquid account. Once

youve established this emergency fund,

you wont have to dip into long-term

investments to pay for unexpected

costs, such as an expensive car repair, a

new furnace or a large medical bill.

Contribute as much as you can afford

to your retirement accounts. Even if you

will eventually receive some of your ex-

spouses retirement funds, you need to

take full advantage of your own savings

opportunities because its pretty hard

to save too much for retirement. If

money is tight, it wont always be easy,

but contribute as much as you can to

your 401(k) or similar employer-spon-

sored retirement plan. At a minimum,

put in enough to earn the employers

match, if one is offered.

Rebalance your investment portfolio.

If you are now investing for yourself,

youll want to take a close look at your

asset mix to make sure it is appropriate

for your situation. For example, your

risk tolerance may be quite different

than that of your ex-spouses, so if you

now have total control over an invest-

ment portfolio, you need to make sure it

reflects your needs and preferences.

Consequently, you may need to rebal-

ance your holdings.

Above all, get some help. As men-

tioned above, now is a good time to

meet with a finan-

cial advisor. And if

you dont have

much experience

in managing your

finances, you may

even find it helpful

to work with a

trust company,

which can collab-

orate with your

financial provider

to manage your

assets and can

also provide a

variety of other

functions, includ-

ing bill payment

and recordkeep-

ing. A trust com-

panys services

can prove especially valuable to you and

your family should you ever become

incapacitated.

Unfortunately, a divorce may leave

you feeling at sea in many areas of

your life. But by following the above sug-

gestions, you can at least help keep your

financial ship in calmer waters.

This article was written by Edward

Jones for use by your local Edward Jones

Financial Advisor.

Philip Hofweber is a Financial

Advisor with Edward Jones Investments

located at 100 West Main Street in

Gaylord. He can be reached at (989)731-

1851, or email him at

[email protected]. Tune

in Friday Mornings 8:30 am to Eagle

101.5 for Phil Hofweber to hear his week-

ly Financial Focus Topic. Edward Jones,its financial advisors and employees do

not provide tax or legal advice. You

should consult with a qualified tax or

legal professional for advice on your spe-

cific situation.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

FINANCIAL TIPS FOR NEWLYSINGLE WOMEN

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a Steam Engine demonstration, a 3-on-3

Timbertown Festival Basketball Tournament,

an Outhouse Race and Pie-Eating Contest,

and entertainment by the Harmonie

Meisters and the Northern Michigan

Country Line Dancers.

Sunday brings the wet and wild Fire

Department Waterball Competition starting

at 11 am, and the Timberfest Pageant at

noon.

There will be a Beer Tent during

Timberfest, open from 5:30 pm to midnight

on Friday and from noon until midnight on

Saturday. Entertainment at the Beer Tent

will feature Gunsmoke Express from noon to

3 pm on Saturday followed by Lost Cause

from 4 to 7:30 pm and The Pool Boys from 8

pm to midnight.

Timberfest event and activity hours are 6

to 10 pm on Friday, 11 am to 9 pm on

Saturday, and 11 am to 3 pm Sunday. A full

schedule of events during the weekend

includes:

Friday, August 3rd- Luau Party - 7:00 p.m. Midnight,

includes an Ugly Hawaiian Shirt & Limbo

Contest and Entertainment by "Ron Davon"

- Pony Rides 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

- Beer Tent 5:30 p.m. - Midnight

Saturday, August 4th- 5K and 10K Run Registration 7:00 a.m. by

Township Building

- Lewiston Timbertown Festival 3-on-3

Basketball Tournament

- Steam Engine 11:00 a.m.

- Harmony Meisters 2:00 p.m.

- Outhouse Race 3:00 p.m. (Timed Race

Teams of 5 (4 pushers/1 rider))

- Pie Eating Contest4:30 p.m.

- Northern Michigan Country Line

Dancers 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Located at Chamber

Building

- Beer Tent Noon - Midnight

Sunday, August 5th

- Fire Department Waterball Competition

11:00 a.m.

- Fire Truck Viewing

- Timberfest Pageant Noon

ALL DAY EVENTS

- Arts & Crafts In the Park

- Tiki Rock Wall

- Caterpillar Crawl Through

- Mechanical Bull

- Velcro Wall

- Gladiator Joust

- UFO Laser Tag Arena

- Extreme Obstacle Course

- Hi-Striker

- Wrecking Ball

- Duel Sports Equalizer

- Dunk Tank

- Wood Carvers

- Train Set-Up

- Jail & Bail

- Combo Moonwalk

- Trackless Train

NOTE: A 2012 Timberfest button gains

admission to all events during the festival.

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AntiqueAuto Show

Gather up those vintage items and works

of art; an opportunity to have them assessed

by a leading, highly respected appraiser is

coming to Northern Michigan soon.However, appraisal appointments are filling

up fast, so now is the time to schedule a slot

for a verbal, written, or home visit appraisal.

Ernest J. DuMouchelle, esteemed vice-

president of the internationally renown

DuMouchelle Art Galleries Company, and a

featured appraiser on the popular PBS televi-

sion program; Antiques Road Show, will be

visiting Gaylord on August 21st and 22nd

and offering his expertise in valuing your

antiques and works of art.

The Gaylord Area Chamber of the Arts is

sponsoring DuMouchelles two-day visit, and

proceeds will help to benefit GACAs ongoing

mission of presenting visual and performing

arts events and workshops to the communi-

ty.

Verbal appraisals at the Arts Center onWednesday, August 21st, from 10 am until 4

pm are $7 per item, written appraisals are

$15 per item. DuMouchelle will offer home

visits on Thursday for $100. An advance

deposit of $50 is required and some restric-

tions do apply. Please note that appraisals

both days will be by appointment only, and

there are a limited number of spots available

on the schedule.

Call GACA at (989) 732-3242 to reserve

your slot and take advantage of this unique

opportunity. The Gaylord Community Arts

Center is located at 125 E. Main Street in

Gaylord.

Reserve your spot now for

DuMouchelle

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to be held in Gaylord onAugust 21st and 22nd

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in hybrid powertrains,each with expected

top fuel economy,

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customers the power

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customers truly want

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Our vision for Fusion was clear

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ping fuel economy one that featured

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Fusion brings the broadest selection

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EcoBoost four-cylinder engines, a nor-

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automatic start stop system to shut off

the engine at stationary idle, front-wheel

drive and all-wheel drive applications,

and a choice between automatic and

manually shifted six-speed transmis-

sions.

The 1.6-liter EcoBoost is expected to

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hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the

city and 37 mpg on the highway. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine paired with a

paddle-shifted six-speed SelectShift

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The Fusion Hybrid 2010 North

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generate more power than previous

nickel-metal hydride batteries, while

raising maximum speed under electric-

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Fusion Hybrid also features an all-new

2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder

gasoline engine, significantly downsized

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This innovative powertrain is anticipated

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The all-new Fusion offers an unprece-dented portfolio of driver assistance and

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car to see and respond. Fusion can help

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In recognition of eddi Offields personal

and positive impact on the quality of life

afforded to the people of Emmet and

Charlevoix Counties, the Crooked Tree Arts

Center is hosting the eleventh eddi Awards.The eddi Awards ceremony will take place at

the Crooked Tree Arts Center on Friday,

September 21, 2012. Nominations are cur-

rently being accepted by the arts center. The

eddi Awards are held every other year.

The late Mrs. Offield was an accomplished

artist in her own right and an outstanding

benefactor and advocate for the arts in

northern Michigan. "The eddi Awards rec-

ognize two major accomplishments. The

life-long dedication to the arts by the late

eddi Offield and the distinguished endeavors

by local artists and patrons" said Kurt

Wietzke, President, Crooked Tree Arts Center.

All past eddi recipients will be recognized

during the evening celebration.

The process by which award recipients are

nominated and selected has been carefullyconstructed to include nominees from all

over the two-county area. Nominees are not

required to have an affiliation with any par-

ticular organization. A panel of judges rep-

resenting a wide array of arts and cultural

constituencies within Emmet and Charlevoix

Counties will determine the award recipi-

ents. The eight specific awards descriptions

are as follows.

Award Categories

Visual Artist Award: given to an artist who

has consistently made an impact using his or

her artistic discipline for the benefit of the

citizens of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.

Performing Artist Award: given to an artistwho has consistently made an impact in the

areas of theatre, music or dance for the ben-

efit of the citizens of Charlevoix and Emmet

Counties.

Arts & Cultural Organization Award: given

to an organization for outstanding contribu-

tions to arts and culture for the benefit of the

citizens of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.

Arts in Education Award: given to an insti-

tution or an individual who has provided

extraordinary leadership and creativity in

advancing arts and cultural education in

Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.

Arts and Cultural Leadership Award: given

to a volunteer member of a board of direc-

tors of an arts and/or cultural organization

who has demonstrated leadership in advanc-

ing and supporting arts and culture in

Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.

Individual Patron Award: given to a patron

who is an exemplary advocate for the arts

and culture in Charlevoix and Emmet

Counties.

Benefactor Award: given to a business,

foundation or organization in Charlevoix &

Emmet Counties that has given extraordi-

nary support to artists or cultural organiza-

tions in the two-county region.

Lifetime Achievement Award: given to the

individual who has been prominent in the

arts and culture of Charlevoix and Emmet

Counties throughout his or her lifetime.

Individual ticket prices are $50 each. The

evening includes an appetizer reception,

awards ceremony and

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