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By Jim Akans
Each year, people in communities
across the globe gather together to take
part in a very special event; Relay For
Life, celebrating the lives of those who
have battled cancer, and remembering
loved ones lost to this devastating dis-
ease. While every Relay For Life event is
unique, each feature teams of partici-
pants who take turns walking or running
around a track or path, and because
cancer never sleeps, these teams relay
in a continuous procession for a solid
24-hour period.
This coming weekend, July 21st and
22nd, two Relay for Life events will be
held here in northern Lower Michigan.
The two events will take place in
STORY
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Photo by Jim Akans
There was plenty of excite-
ment and tension in the sum-
mer air Tuesday evening as the
annual Alpenfest Queen Pageant
took the Alpenstage to the ulti-
mate level of grace and charm.
As the event drew to a highly
anticipated close, emcee James
Scheer announced that Shannon
OConner has been crowned the
2012 Alpenfest 48 Queen.
The First Runner-up award
went to Chelsey Marie Williams.
Shannon OConner was also
named the winner of the
Evening Gown and Talent com-
petitions, and the contestants
themselves voted CatherineTaylor as the 2012 Miss
Congeniality.
Congratulations to all of this
years Alpenfest Queen Pageant
participants!
SEE RELAY FOR LIFE PAGE 4A
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This coming weekend, two Relay for Life events will be held here in north-
ern Lower Michigan, in Crawford and Emmet Counties, each running from
10 am on Saturday morning until 10 am on Sunday. The general public is
invited and welcome to come to the event at any time to walk a lap and
learn more about how to fight back against cancer.
There is plenty of Alpenfest 48 ahead, including the colorful Grand Parade on Saturday at noon,
led by this years Parade Marshal; Joe Duff. So grab a bite to eat along Ethnic Alley and head to
the Alpenstrasse for plenty of Bavarian-style summer fun through Saturday, July 21st.
ShannonOConner
is Alpenfest 48Queen!
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im Akans
Alpenfest week is in full swing, and
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Each day, the Alpenstrasse will be
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On Tuesday evening, Shannon OConner (at left) was
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Shannon); Paige Marie Heuman, Catherine Taylor (voted
Miss Congeniality), and this years 1st Runner Up,
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By Jim Akans
A time-held tradition of the Alpenfest celebra-
tion is the designation of the festivals Parade
Marshal each year. The honoree presides over the
Alpenfest Grand Parade; that procession of color-
ful floats, community and Alpenfest dignitaries,
musical and street performers, local businesses
and organizations, which has become a pinnacle
event of the Alpine celebration over the years.
This years Alpenfest Parade Marshal is Joe Duff,
who arrived in the Alpine Village with his wife
Diane and two daughters; Brynn and Geena, 14
years ago. Before arriving in Gaylord, Joe had
served as the Village Administrator for the town of
Archibald, Ohio. With a Bachelors Degree in
Political Philosophy from Michigan State
University, a Masters Degree in Public
Administration from the University of Detroit, and
experience as Mackinaw City Village
Administrator and Village Manager and Clerk for
the town of Mattawan in Van Buren County, Mr.
Duff was an excellent candidate to fill the p osition
as City Manager of Gaylord in 1998.
Since coming to Gaylord, Joe has immersed
himself in the community. In addition to his out-
standing accomplishments as City Manager, he is
also a member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, the Gaylord Elks Lodge, Otsego
County Commission on Aging board member,
oversees the Downtown Development Authority
(DDA), and serves as Treasurer for the Otsego
County Economic Alliance.
Joe and his family have long been active partici-
pants in the Alpenfest summer celebration,
including taking part in the annual Walking
Parade for many years. His work as City Manager
is a crucial component to the festivals ongoing
success; working in conjunction with the many
dedicated volunteers who make the week-long
event run so smoothly year after year. This year,
however, Alpenfest will look a bit different f or Joe.I am looking forward to Alpenfest 48 very
much, he relates. As Parade Marshal, I will be
seeing the festival from a different perspective this
year. I was truly overwhelmed when I was told I
would be this years Parade Marshal. I had no idea
this was coming.
He adds, It is very humbling and a great honor
to be on the same list as those extraordinary peo-
ple who have served as Parade Marshal in the
past. Those individuals have made such a signifi-
cant impact in this community.
Above all, Joe Duff is a steadfast advocate for
the annual Alpenfest celebration.
This is a true family summertime festival, he
affirms. During my career, I have been involved
with many community festivals, and I have never
seen a festival organized and ran as well as
Alpenfest. There are so many elements; food,
entertainment, arts and crafts, games, carnival,
contests and prizes, and so much of it is free for
those attending. Anyone can come to town dur-
ing Alpenfest week and spend very littlemoneyand still have a great time.
Now thats something to get Swiss-dress for!
Congratulations Joe Duff on being named the
Alpenfest 48 Parade Marshal.
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The Alpenfest Board of Directors and the Gaylord Area Chamber ofCommerce have named Joe Duff as the 2012 Alpenfest 48 Parade
Marshal. Joe was honored at the annual Alpenfest Honors Luncheon onTuesday, and will lead the Grand Parade this coming Saturday at noon.
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LOCAL NEWSOn-line at www.weeklychoice.com
By Jim Akans
The crowning musical play event of the summer; Gaylord Community
Productions presentation of Rodgers & Hammersteins The King & I, will
take place at Gaylords Gornick Auditorium August 2nd through the 5th.
Tickets for these performances are on sale now and going fast, and the dates
for those performances are Thursday through Saturday evenings, August
2nd, 3rd and 4th, starting at 7:30 pm, plus a Sunday matinee at 2 pm on
August 5th. Tickets are being sold at the Gaylord Information Center, located
on the corner of S. Otsego Avenue and First Street.
The King & I is based on a 1944 novel by Margaret Landon titled Anna
and the King of Siam. It tells the story of a British schoolteacher (Anna),
who is hired to assist the King of Siam in the process of modernizing his
country during the mid 19th century. As one might expect, complicationsevolve, not the least of which is Anna and the King begin to fall in lovea
matching that is less than socially acceptable at that time. Rodgers and
Hammerstein adapted the story for the Broadway stage, and the 1946 movie
version skyrocketed Yul Brynner, in the role of the King, to stardom.
Gaylord Community Productions upcoming performances of The King &
I is certain to thrill fans of classic musical theatre, and will undoubtedly cre-
ate countless new fans.
Director, Charlie Bono, affirms, Its a great play. It is very dependent on
vocal talents, and we have fantastic singer in our cast. Julie Lock, who recent-
ly moved to Gaylord, is playing the role of Anna. She was a vocal instructor
in the Flint area before moving here and her singing is extraordinary. Alan
Moran will play the King. Last year he was the newscaster for our production
of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. That was his first play and his
performance absolutely knocked everyones socks off. This years audiences
will be awed by the singing of the entire cast.
Julie Lock notes, I was involved with musical theatre in high school and
college, and for last five years or so have been grooming students for audi-
tions. After I moved to Gaylord I realized I missed being on stage and began
to look into what was happing in this area. GCP was holding auditions for
The King & I, so thought; why not give it try? It is one of my favorite musicals
and Alan, the cast, and the kids do a fantastic job. It has been great fun get-
ting ready, and audiences are in for a real treat!
So dont wait too longpurchase your ticket now for one of the four
upcoming GCP performances of The King &
I. Adult ticket prices remain the same as lastyear: $12.00, and the Senior and Student rate
remains at $10.00. All seats are reserved
seating, and the staff at the Gaylord
Information Center will assist folks in select-
ing their seats utilizing a very handy Gornick
Auditorium seating chart.
Gaylord Community Productions website
can be found at www.gaylordcommunitypro-
ductions.org.
Tickets on sale now (and going fast)for Gaylord Community Productions
The King & I musical
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The cast of Gaylord Community Productions presentation of the musical classic, The King & I, assembled on stageduring a recent rehearsal for the August 2nd through the 5th performances at Gornick Auditorium.
Alan Moran will play the role of the King, and Julie Lock will play Anna.
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H I D D E N T R E A S U R E S
By Jim Akans
Already open seven days a week for their customers
convenience, Four Season Resale of the North will be
expanding their daily hours during Alpenfest, staying open
until 10 pm each evening from through July 21st. Located
at 111 E. Main Street near the corner of North Center
Street, the beautifully renovated 2,100 square foot facility is
decorated to the tee and fully stocked with quality items
ranging from adult and childrens clothing a nd accessories,
books, CDs, DVDs, household knickknacks, artwork and
more.
Our focus is on providing an upbeat shopping atmos-
phere, states owner, Terie Rogers. We offer a very per-
sonalized, interactive shopping experience for our cus-
tomers. If they dont happento find what they are looking
for, we will keep an eye out
for those specific items when
searching for future invento-
ry.
Rogers states that she is
always on the lookout for
items for her shop, constant-
ly perusing places like Craigs
List, garage and estate sales,
and even great deals at other
shops in the area.
She notes, I look for items
that are of good quality,
which I can purchase and
have a small mark up, and
still offer to my customers at
an exceptional value.And the values at Four
Seasons Resale of the North
are truly a bargain hunters
dream. Examples include a
wide selection of jeans and
pants for just $3.50 each
hardcover books at $1.50 and
softcover books for just 75-cents. The store will also offer
some new items, including handbags, scarves and even
tools in the near future.
The layout inside Four Seasons Resale of the North is
spacious and open. While consignment sales are not
offered, Rogers notes that item donations are always gra-
ciously accepted and she will consider pick-up for those
items within a 50-mile radius of the store. The shop will
also be accepting credit cards for orders over $15.
Summer hours at Four Seasons Resale of the North are
seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday and
Saturday from 10 am until 7 pm, and Sunday from noon
until 5 pm, and those hours are extended to 10 pm until
July 21st during Alpenfest. For additional information,
contact Terie Rogers at (989) 306-1482.
Gaylords Four Seasons Resale of the North is expanding
their hours until 10 pm each evening during Alpenfest
through July 21st.
Four Seasons Resale of the North, founded by Terie Rogers and located at 111 E.
Main Street in Gaylord, is fully stocked with quality items ranging from adult and
childrens clothing and accessories, books, CDs, DVDs, household knickknacks,
artwork and more.
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New Sign Helps Direct Patrons toGornick Auditorium
By Al Glasby
Yet again, the Alan L. Gornick Auditorium is embraced by the
Gornick family. Keith and Caroline Gornick working with Gaylord
Community Productions, Inc. (GCP) have designed and installed a
sign designating the location of the Auditorium.
When approaching the Gaylord High School on Livingston Blvd.
there are numerous brick structures that display the names of var-
ious agencies and government offices; for example: Community
Services, University Center, Court Services and finally Gaylord
High School. It's on the Gaylord High School sign that a new sign
has been added. The sign reads: Alan L. Gornick Auditorium with
an arrow designating the direction to follow to the auditorium.Caroline Gornick expressed her privilege and pleasure to work
with GCP to develop the sign bearing Keith's father's name. The
Auditorium was named when Mr. Alan. Gornick donated property
that was auctioned and the money used to complete the auditori-
um's interior. GCP has made numerous enhancements to the
auditorium since its opening including: air conditioning, micro-
phones, curtain hangers, etc. The new sign facilitates locating the
Community Auditorium. GCP along with the community is
grateful for the Gornick familys generosity.
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GAYLORDt caOtsego County Parks &Recreation is hosting tennisclasses for beginners July 23 -
25 at the outdoor courts bythe Community Center, 315S. Center St. Youth age 8-16,9-11am. Adults, 6-8pm. Costis $20. Register by July 23.Call Doug Hyde, 989-732-8177 or e-mailh y d e d o u g @ g m a i l . c o m .Rackets & balls available atCommunity Center.
INDIAN RIVERsIndian River's favorite event
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GAYLORD
Ap48th Annual Alpenfest on thestreets of downtown Gaylord.Get your lederhosen anddirndls out and wear themdown to the Alpenstrasse' toenjoy the 48th annual
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Afternoon - Yodeling Contest8pm - PAUL KELLER JAZZBAND - Some great music
Saturday: July 21Morning - Alpenfest RunNoon - Alpenfest GrandParadeStrudel on the 'Strasse7pm - THE RETURN - Anawesome Beatles tributeshow through the years
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6pm, Matt Larson of MobileMedical Response will be atthe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
St. to talk about how to pre-vent heat exhaustion. Manypeople do not realize howeasy it is to be overcome byheat and how dangerous heatexhaustion can be. This pres-entation is free, open to thepublic, and no reservationsare required. Join us for agreat Roast Beef dinner at5pm prior to the presenta-tion. People 60 and older eatfor a suggested donation of$2.50. Those under 60 eat fora cost of $4.75.
GAYLORDkg a 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.
GAYLORDca w & pg aJuly 19, 4-6pm at AspenRidge Retirement Village,1261 Village Parkway. Carshow opens at 4pm. Pig roastat 5pm.
GAYLORDf dv cThe 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. The clin-ics in Otsego County are heldat the United Way Building,116 East Fifth Street, July 19,5:30pm.
HARBOR SPRINGSta ladExperience a one of a kindevening at beautiful PondHill Farm in Harbor Springs
with the Michigan Land UseInstitute July 19, 6:30 -
9:30pm. Enjoy a locallygrown feast and a prelude oflocal offerings from areachefs, restaurateurs, vintnersand brewers.
GRAYLINGf s dadaThe Crawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center and theMichigan Coalition for OralHealth for the Aging are col-laborating to provide freepreventative dental care onFriday, July 20th, by appoint-ment. To be eligible for anappointment, seniors mustbe a Crawford County resi-dent, be age 60 or over, havesome natural teeth, and havenot seen a dentist in the past12 months. To see if you are
eligible, please contact theCommission on Aging &Senior Center at 989-348-7123.
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An amazing outpouri ng ofsupport was shown by theGrayling community last
week at a spaghetti benefitdinner put on for CierraProsser & Shelby Golnick
who were both injured in anATV accident in late June.Both girls are thankfully
working through their recov-ery, but will have many med-
ical bills coming their way.HUNDREDS of communitymembers came out to showtheir support by makingdonations ranging frombaked goods, silent auctionitems, t-shirt sales and mon-etary donations. Orange t-shirts were worn by much ofthe crowd which displayedthe heartfelt words WereGonna Love You Through It.Those who were unable toattend the dinner can stillmake donations at anyHuntington Bank under theGolnick/Prosser Fund.
PETOSKEY
ta gp The Jordan Valley 45Chapter of the NorthCountry Trail will have a gen-eral meeting, July 21, at 10amat the Student andCommunity ResourceCenter, North CentralMichigan College (NCMC). Ahike will follow the meetingthrough the NCMC Natural
Area, the 2011 Grimes StreetReroute, and the new BearRiver Recreation Area to LakeMichigan. Everyone wel-come. For information, [email protected]
CHEBOYGAN
rag saBishop Baraga's 6th GradeAnnual Summer RummageSale. July 20th 8am - 5pm,July 21st, 9am to Noon.
Anyone wishing to donateitems may do so on the fol-lowing dates: Saturday July14th 9-noon; Wednesday July18th 5 - 7 PM. We will acceptanything except computers.Info, 231-627-2198. Proceedsgo to their class trip to
Washington DC. Thank youfor your support.
GRAYLINGc m swJul 21, Aug 25, Sept 15 & Oct6. 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.
HARBOR SPRINGSc a aBring your vans, trucks, &trailers. Its bargain huntingtime for all you. 7th annualHarbor Springs community
wide yard sales. July 20 & 21,
9am-5pm. Sponsored byNew Beginnings Thrift &Resale. Maps available onJuly 18 at New Beginnings,650 W. Conway Rd. 50% offStorewide at New BeginningsThrift & Resale.
CHARLEVOIXVa fva
A festival that highlights thesummer season whichattracts tens of thousands ofvisitors. The festival offers a
wonderful variety of eventsgeared to delight and enter-tain every age group. July21st - 28th, www.venetianfes-tival.com. The Festival offers
a wonderful variety of eventsgeared to delight and enter-tain every age group. Mostevents take place within
waterf ront parks, RoundLake Harbor and LakeCharlevoix. Here is a summa-ry of activities and headliners
who will perform under thepavilion in East ParkSaturday, July 21 -
Aquapolooza at Ferry Beach -5 Oclock SomewhereMonday, July 23 - FamilyMovie Night and Battle of theBands at Lake MichiganBeachTuesday, July 24 - City /Community Bands
Wednesday, July 25 - TheSpinnersThursday, July 26 - The Farm& Casey JamesFriday, July 27 - Herman'sHermits starring Peter NooneSaturday, July 28 - BrandieSpradley
GRAYLINGAusAble riVer fes-tiVAl & cAnoemArAthonJuly 21st 29th in Grayling
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Join us for the NorthAmerican Indian Art Fair July21, 9am - 4pm on the water-front showcasing culture,history and native AmericanIndian tradition through the
works of Native Americanartists and artisans. The show
will feature demonstrationsof copper bowl making,
wood spoon making, blackash basketry, natural dyes,beadwork and more.
PETOSKEYA PaOn July 21st artists from allover the United States willdescend upon Downtown
Petoskey to show off theirwares. Again this year,approximately 135 booths
will grace Pennsylvania Park,with items ranging from pot-tery to jewelry, from paint-ings to photographs, andmuch more. Wander throughthe hostas to find everythingfrom that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for someone specialto that jaw-dropping focalpiece for the office. Itemsrange in size from small,intricate pieces of jewelry, tofunctional wearable art, tothat eye-catching conversa-tion piece you've alwaysbeen looking for.
GRAYLINGW savg daJuly 21st & 22nd from 10am 4pm at Hartwick Pines StatePark guests can enjoy thesights, sounds and scents ofthe historic steam-poweredsawmill cutting logs into pineboards, listen to traditionalmusic, and enjoy the art of
wood carving, wood burningand other woodcrafts.Festival highlights alsoinclude demonstrations byblacksmiths, weavers and
wool spinners and a historicsurveying reenactment.
GRAYLINGsp cagJuly 21st & 22nd in Grayling The Spikes Challenge race isheld the weekend prior to the
AuSable River CanoeMarathon and runs from thestreets of Grayling toMcMasters Bridge. Time tri-als for starting position areheld on Saturday in the CityPark pond. The C-1 Race ison Saturday night and runsfrom Borchers Canoe Liveryto Burtons Landing. The C-2race is on Sunday where thecanoes and teams line up onIngham Street at 8:30am. Thehorn sounds at 9am and theteams are running towardsthe Old AuSable Fly Shop fortheir trek to McMastersBridge.
GAYLORDV seXPoDoes 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.
CHEBOYGANrpa PagThe next regular monthlymeeting of the CheboyganCounty Republicans will beMonday, July 23 at 7pm. Themeeting will be atCheboygan RepublicanHeadquarters, 329 NorthMain Street, DowntownCheboygan Across fromMulligans
PETOSKEYb a baThe Books and Babies class isfor non-walkers and runs onTuesdays from 1:30-2pm in
the Basement Meeting Roomof the Petoskey DistrictLibrary for five consecutive
weeks beginning on July 24.The class is limited to 10babies and a parent or caregiver. Those wishing to par-ticipate must sign up by 7pmon Monday, July 23.
GAYLORDsaa
All you can eat salad lunch-eon July 24, 11:30 - 1pm for$6. It includes beverages anddessert. Come join us at FirstCongregational Church, 218
W. Second St.
GRAYLINGc bbQ a ica saThe Community is invited toattend a Chicken BBQ andIce Cream Social at theCommission on Aging &Senior Center on Tuesday,July 24th from 4-6pm. Foodserved includes BBQChicken, Cole Slaw, BakedBeans, Watermelon and
Assorted Desserts with IceCream. The meal is only$4.75 per person for peopleunder 60 and over 60 areserved for a suggested dona-tion of $2.50. The Dinner isopen to the public. The
Senior Center is located at308 Lawndale St. For moreinformation contact theCommission on Aging &Senior Center at (989) 348-7123.
CHEBOYGANe GThe Northern MichiganChapter of the EmbroiderersGuild of America will meetJuly 25. This is our annualsummer luncheon which willbe held at the BoathouseRestaurant in Cheboygan. It
will start at 11:30am. For fur-ther information, call Dianeat 231-238-0549.
BELLAIREA, f, PpJuly 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at the Bellaire CommunityHall, 202 North Bridge Street.This week will feature a film,followed by a group-led dis-cussion. Donations
Appreciated. A partnership ofISLAND and Parkside ArtsCouncil, with support from
Applesau ce Inn Bed &Breakfast. To find out the filmor for more information callMary at ISLAND 231-622-5252 or visit
www.ARTmeetsEARTH.org.
CROSS VILLAGEf PvaDilly Bean Pickles, July 26,5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at BlissGardens Farm andCommunity Kitchen, Cross
Village. 5322 Hill Road. Comelearn how to make dilly beanpickles; or if you know how,come join in the fun of pre-serving food in a group set-ting. Produce, canning jarsand lids will be provided.Each participant will prepare
AUGUST 7
Otsego County Road Commission
Making sure the taxpayer money
works for the community.
Tuesday, July 31through
Thursday, August 25:30-8:00 pm.
Please join us at
Our Savior EvangelicalLutheran Church
for
"Fisher's of Men"
VACATIONBIBLE SCHOOL
We are located on the corner of 5th & Court Streets.Any questions can be directed to
Pastor John Cook at 231-238-7246.
Children ages 3 through 6th grade arewelcome to attend.
There is no cost and pre-registration is notrequired.
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and can dilly beans hands-on, and take home a share ofthe jars at the end of the
workshop. There will be take-home info and resources
available. Pre-registration isrequired. Sliding scale $35-$45. A partnership ofISLAND, Bliss Gardens Farm,NMSFC, and the USDANRCS. For more informationcall Mary at ISLAND 231-622-5252 or visit
www.ARTmeetsEARTH.org.
CHEBOYGANdag pppOn Saturday, July 28, thegroup will make dancingpuppets, and on August 18,the project will consist ofpainting lanterns using
watercolors. For more infor-mation, call 627-2121. These
workshops are funded in partby the Michigan Council forArts and Cultural Affairs andCheboygan Area ArtsCouncil, and RivertownFollies 2012.
PETOSKEYswa saThe Petoskey DowntownManagement Board and thePetoskey Regional Chamberof Commerce invite you tothe Annual Sidewalk SalesFriday, July 27 and Saturday,July 28. Plenty of entertain-ment, food, fun and of coursesensational values from par-ticipating downtown mer-chants will abound.
WALLOON LAKEfwNorthern MichiganFlywheelers Antique TractorEngine & Craft Show, July26th - 28th. NorthernMichigan Flywheelers
Antique Tractor-Engine &Craft Show, at theFlywheelers Show Grounds,on US 131, south of Petoskey(between Walloon and BoyneFalls).Working blacksmithand tractor scales, basket fac-tory & veneer mill, oldmachinery in operation,steam engines and lots moreat this annual family event.Its a step back in time thatthe whole family will love. Inaddition to the history, youllfind a flea market, arts, craftsand a great deal of music!!!!
GAYLORDsp cNorthland Sportsmens Club
will be holding a SummerOpen House andMembership Drive onSaturday, July 28th from10am-4pm. The public is
welcome to come and seewhat our local SportsmensClub is all about.
GRAYLINGcv Wa cafg cpSaturday, July 28th from9am-4pm & Sunday, July 29thfrom 9am12pm Range 35at Camp Grayling will echo
with the sights, sounds, andsmells of historic ordinance,in use once again. For the22nd year, a long range com-petition with historic ordi-nance is sponsored byLoomis Battery of Michiganlight artillery at CampGrayling and the public isinvited to observe the activi-ties.
MACKINAW CITYA, Jw & caswPinecrest Village is sponsor-ing an Arts, Jewelry & CraftShow July 28th from 10am-4pm. Local Senior Residentsand surrounding area ven-dors! If you are interested inbecoming a vendor callTonya at 231.818.0170
GRAYLINGc bbQThe Grayling Rotary Club will
be holding its AnnualChicken BBQ on Saturday,July 28th, from noon to 6pmor while supplies last at
American Legion Post 106 on
the I-75 Business Loop inGrayling. Tickets are $ 7 forall ages and are available atthe door or from anyGrayling Rotarian. All pro-ceeds go for communitygood works.
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An Event for Women Only is afundraiser for Reeling ForHealing and The OncologyDepartment at OtsegoMemorial Hospital onSunday, July 29th from 6:30-9pm. Tickets are $50 andincludes: $25 Jay's Gift
Certificate (valid the night ofthe Event only) andExceptional Food. Only 200tickets are available. Formore information contactJay's at 989-705-1339 or John
Walters at 231-313-0057
GAYLORDcaa a aPlease 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 yourfamily and join us. To register
call Marilyn Kaczanowski989-732-5960. Registrationform & $50 fee due by Friday,
Aug. 3.
PETOSKEYlap s pgaParent/Child Lap Sit pro-grams for children under 3and care giver will occurevery Monday and Thursdayat 10:30am in the ChildrensProgram Room through July26. Preschool Story Hours for3-5 year olds are everyThursday in the ChildrensProgram at 11:30am.Saturdays Child Story Timefor 3-7 year-olds begins at
12:30 p.m. on Saturdays inthe Childrens Program.
NORTHERN MICHIGANAvg W c
We love to run communityannouncements and newsreleases about all the thingshappening in NorthernMichigan in the WeeklyChoice. We help publicizehundreds of events andactivities all across our area.Readers love the fact that the
Weekly Choice is distributedfree to hundreds of locations.However, it is expensive topublish this newspaper each
week filled with positiv enews and sports. Our onlysource of revenue comesfrom advertising. If yourbusiness or organization hasan advertising budget, besure to include the WeeklyChoice in your plans. Ouradvertising rates are far lessthan most other papers and
your message will reachreaders all across NorthernMichigan. The Weekly Choiceis distributed free of chargeon news stands to 40 townsincluding Gaylord, Petoskey,Cheboygan, Grayling, IndianRiver, Onaway, Mio,Lewiston, Mancelona and allsurrounding towns. Contact
us at [email protected] or call 989-732-8160.
OTSEGO COUNTYPj aV a - da cag
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 byallowing 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 COUNTIESPa AvcThe 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. For
their 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.
GRAYLINGs Pj fcpMSU Extension and theCrawford CountyCommission on Aging &Senior Center will be hostingthe 2012 Senior Project FreshFarmers Market NutritionProgram. You may be eligibleto receive $20 worth ofcoupons to be used on freshMichigan produce at partici-pating Project Fresh markets
which include the City ofGrayling Farmers Market, theGrayling Greenhouse andJims Farm Market. You mustcontact the COA at 348-7123to register for a class ahead oftime. Classes will be held atthe Senior Center at 308Lawndale St.
CHARLEVOIX & EMMET COUNTYPagpPlaygroups are offered freethrough the Womens
Resource 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. Playgroup s inPetoskey and East Jordan willresume in September. Call(231)347-0067 for moreinformation.
GRAYLINGfa maThursdays from 2pm - 6pmin Grayling City Park (open
through the month of July).
Saturdays from 9am 1pm inUptown Grayling (openthrough Harvest Festival inOctober)
INDIAN RIVERfa aThe 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. TheFarm Market will be every
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm andevery Saturday 9am 1pm atthe Citizens National Bankparking lot on the corner of S.Straits Hwy and M-68. TheFarm Market will runthrough October 31st.
PETOSKEY
fa maJoin 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.
GAYLORDra gOtsego County United Way ispartnering with the OtsegoCounty Literacy Council - a
work-gr oup of the O.C.Human Service Network. Youcan help families to readtogether by promoting the
Dream Big Read 2012 FamilyReading Program. If you
want to do more you canoffer to help out at one (orall) of the Thursday p rogramsscheduled through Aug. 2.For more information con-tact Jackie at 989-732-5841
HARBOR SPRINGS
fa maThru 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 supplie s 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.
PETOSKEYJazzThe Epsilon Jass Band willperform every Thursday inJuly & August ay the FirstPresbyterian Church. Theband performs New Orleans
style jazz music. Suggesteddonation of $5.
ROSCOMMONAa na PcOnce again, the Crawford-Roscommon ConservationDistrict is holding its annualamateur photo contest.Entries will be judged by thepublic at the districts annualConservation Expo.Categories are wildlife, floral,forestry, landscape andrecreation. Color or blackand white 8 x 10 photos willbe accepted until July 31st.Photos must be taken ineither Crawford orRoscommon County. Entriesmay be mailed to Crawford-Roscommon ConservationDistrict, P.O. Box 156,Roscommon, MI 48653 ordropped off at our office inthe Roscommon County
Building (if no one is in, placein the pass-through win-dow). Please include yourcontact information and thelocation where the photo wastaken with the entry.Remember, this is an ama-teur photo contest.Professionals or those receiv-ing monetary rewards fortheir work are not eligible.
GAYLORDVaa b sPlease join us at Our SaviorEvangelical Lutheran Churchfor Fisher's of Men VacationBible School Tuesday, July 31through Thursday, August 2
from 5:30-8pm. We will enjoycrafts, snacks, songs, gamesand most importantly we willshare Bible stories that showhow much God loves us!Children ages 3 through 6thgrade are welcome to attend.There is no cost and pre-reg-istration is not required. Weare located on the corner of5th and Court Streets. Anyquestions can be directed toPastor John Cook at 231-238-7246.
HARBOR SPRINGS, GAYLORD,CHARLEVOIXca ta paDon't Frack Michigan will behosting a series of forums in
August with Cal Tillman, for-mer mayor of Dish, Texas.Tillman appeared in themovie GASLAND. He willrelate 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 School
Auditorium, 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
GRAYLINGrag saThere will be a RummageSale Fundraiser benefitingthe Commission on Aging &Senior Center on Friday,
August 10th through Sunday,August 12th located at thebuilding next to GlensMarket 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 moreinformation, contact Helenat (989) 348-7123.
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
PARENTS CONCERNED
ABOUT TODDLERSNIGHT TERRORS
with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery
Q: Our son is 3 years old and
in the night he will sob, cry and
scream out when he is asleep.
Can you tell me more about
night terrors?
Juli: While nightmares are common in
children, night terrors occur in only
about 5 percent. Kids between the ages
of 4 and 12 are most likely to have night
terrors, but they can occur at any age.
Nightmares happen during the Rapid
Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep andcan usually be recalled when the child
wakes up. Night terrors, on the other
hand, occur when a child is switching
between stages of sleep and usually
have no narrative associated with them.
In other words, with most night terrors,
a child will not wake up and be able to
recall a dream involving a scary monster
or anything else specific.
When hav ing a night terror, a child
often sits up in the middle of a deep
sleep, screaming and sometimes thrash-
ing around. As hard as you try to console
your child during a night terror, it's not
likely to work. He might not recognize
you or even acknowledge your pres-
ence. Most experts recommend that you
don't wake your child up during an
episode. Instead, keep your child from
getting hurt, but let the terror run its
course. He is likely to fall back asleep
and have no memory the next morning
of what happened.
Night terrors tend to be genetic. You
can reduce the likelihood of night ter-
rors in your child by making sure he
sticks to a regular sleep schedule. Kids
are most likely to have night terrors
when they are overly tired, sleeping in
an unusual place, or dealing with signif-
icant stress.
** ** **
Q: Our 7-year-old daughter isan over-the-top perfectionist. If
her crayon strays outside the
line, she throws the picture
away. If her bedspread has
wrinkles in it, she freaks out.
How can we temper this behav-
ior?
Jim: There are practical steps you can
take to minimize these challenges with
your daughter. Author Shana Schutte
has crafted a list of five ways to balance
perfectionism in kids:
1) Don't encourage your child's per-
fectionism. If your daughter throws a
tantrum because the shoes you picked
for her don't match her outfit, don't
bend over backward to accommodate
her. She needs to learn how to compro-
mise in order to function in life.
2) You don't indicate where your
daughter falls in the birth order, but it's
important to recognize that firstborn
children are often perfectionists.
Parents tend to treat their firstborn with
more attention to detail. If you're a new
parent and your baby's pacifier falls in
the dirt, you sterilize it. But by the time
child No. 3 arrives, you just wipe the dirt
on your sleeve and stick it back in his
mouth.
3) Take a personal inventory. If you
tend to have perfectionist tendencies
yourself, address them. If you stress out
over every minor detail, your daughter
will pick up on that and behave the
same way.
4) Maintain a sense of humor. When
your daughter feels like life is falling
apart as the result of a mistake she's
made, a little joking or acting silly can
send a strong message that imperfec-
tion is not the end of the world.
5) Tell a story from your own experi-
ence. This is especially helpful in
moments when humor is not appropri-
ate. Talk about how you felt when you
were younger and believed you weren't
measuring up. Your goal is not to change
your daughter's personality entirely. It issimply to help soften the edges so that
she'll feel more relaxed and
secure despite her mistakes.
** ** **Jim Daly is president of Focus on
the Family, host of the Focus on the
Family radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psy-
chologist, co-host of Focus on the
Family, author of several books,
and a wife and mother of three.
Submit your questions to:
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The 13th annual Gift of Life Rosebush
Ceremony, organized by Bev Cherwinski,
Founder/Coordinator of the Organ
Transplant Support group of N. MI (OTS-
GNM) and Gift of Life Michigan of Ann Arbor,
was held on Friday, July 13th at the Helen
Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry,
Michigan. Among those present at this spe-
cial event (left to right) were; Jerry Coger of
Gaylord-Heart/Liver; Bev Cherwinski-Lung of
Vanderbilt, Julie Werlein, who is the mother of
Holly-Liver of Gaylord; Trish Bowra-dbl lungs
of Pelston, Vikki Gilbert-Liver of East Jordan,
Mary Sleeper-Corneas U. P. , and Patrick
Oliver husband of Linda a Kidney recipient of
Gaylord. Courtesy Photo
Gift of Life RoseBush planting
ceremony held
The Great Start Collaborative and Parent
Coalition have launched a FreeCycle forumon Facebook to give families an opportunity
to give and take gently used items f or their
children. The Facebook page is for families
and caregivers to seek specific items theyneed for their children such as sporting
equipment, strollers, clothing and more. It
also gives families the opportunity to share
their gently used childrens items with other
families in their community.
Here is how you can participate:Visit: www.facebook.com/
GreatStartFreeCycleClick the Like button in the upper right
corner of the pagePost on the page
oMake a post about anitem you are looking for Iam looking for size 4 base-ball cleats for a boy
oMake a post about anitem to give I have babystroller to give away
oRespond to a post Ihave cleats I can give you Ineed a stroller
Great Start FreeCycle willhelp you facilitate the
exchange if you requestShy about posting?
Private message Great StartFreeCycle and we will makea post for you confidentially
The FreeCycle page is justone of many ways the GreatStart Collaborative andParent Coalition work to
strengthen families in our community, stat-
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LOCAL NEWSNew stories updated daily on-line at www.weeklychoice.com
The investment world can be com-
plex so you may not want to navigate
it alone. But when it comes to getting
professional advice, you certainly have
an abundance of choices. How can you
know which approach is right for you?
The answer depends, to a large extent,
on how you choose to work with a qual-
ified financial advisor someone with
the training and experience to help you
work toward your financial goals. When
you work with a financial advisor, he orshe will analyze your financial situation
your income, current assets, family
status and short- and long-term invest-
ment goals, such as helping pay for your
childrens (or grandchildrens) college
education and attaining a comfortable
retirement.
You can choose differen t ways of
working with a financial advisor and
a deciding factor may be how hands
on you want to be with your invest-
ment strategy. To illustrate this concept,
lets look at two common ways investors
interact with financial advisors:
Taking recommendations and mak-
ing choices After evaluating your
financial situation, goals, risk toleranceand time horizon, your financial advisor
can recommend appropriate invest-
ments. Over time, your financial advisor
will communicate with you regularly to
keep track of changes in your life and to
suggest any changes you may need to
make in your portfolio. Of course, you
have the final say in accepting or reject-
ing these recommendations, which is
why this method is considered a hands-
on way to invest.
Investing through a managed
account In this situation, your finan-
cial advisor will help you create, imple-
ment and refine your long-term finan-
cial strategy, but the money managers
will make the daily investment deci-
sions, relying on a variety of criteria per-
taining to your situation. For example, if
your portfolio has become overweight-
ed in a specific asset class, such as
stocks or bonds, and is no longer
aligned with your goals, it may automat-
ically be brought back into balance.
So which method of investing is bet-
ter for you? Theres really no one right
answer for everyone. If youre the sort of
person who likes to make all your own
decisions, then you might be better offfollowing the hands-on approach with
your financial advisor. On the other
hand, if you are particularly busy and
just dont feel you have the time to be
actively involved with day-to-day
investment decisions, you might want
to consider a managed account.
In any case, youll want to be comfort-
able with the method of investing that
youve chosen. So do your homework
beforehand. Whether youre interested
in a hands-on relationship or a hands-
off approach, you still need to interview
several financial advisors to find one
who has worked
with people in
your situation and
who seems gen-uinely interested
in helping you.
During these
interviews, make
sure you under-
stand everything
related to working
with a financ ial
advisor the fees
involved, the way
decisions will be
communicated to
you if you choose
a managed
account, and so
on.
Deciding how you want to invest is
your first step in working toward your
financial goals so make the choice
thats right for you.
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,
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should consult with a qualified tax or
legal professional for advice on your spe-
cific situation.
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On Saturday, July 21, Music in Mackinaws
2012 summer concert season will f eature
Sister Wilene. The concert will be held in the
Roth Performance Shell at Conkling Heritage
Park in Mackinaw City beginning at 8:00pm.
Have you ever wondered what happened
to real country music? Sister Wilene will take
you back to the days when country music
was a pocketful of heartfelt ballads and great
swing songs you could dance to. From the
traditions of Patsy Cline to Bob Wills, from
the honky-tonks to the dance halls to the
front porches, this band will take you downmemory lane or perhaps introduce you to
some of the greatest American music ever
played.
Sister Wilenes sound is built around lead
singer and rhythm guitar player Mary Sue
Wilkinson. Mary Sue comes from the old
wave, new time bands Iowa Rose and The
Pets, bands that have enjoyed local, regional,
and national attention. Sister Wilene puts
Mary Sue out front with her crystal clearvoice that can pull at your heart strings or
lead you to the dance floor. Vocal duets fea-
ture Mary Sue and Rogers tight harmony
singing and soulful interpretations, reminis-cent of George and Tammy or Dolly and
Porter.
Added to the vintage country material areoriginal songs penned by band member
Roger Brown. From Appalachia to Europe
and back again Roger has been singing, play-ing and writing country music his entire life.
He has worked as a session singer and gui-tarist, and has recorded and/or toured with
Jerry Rafferty, Ringo Starr, Jo Ann Kelly,Freddy Fender, and Link Wray among others.
He was a founding member of the band
Stealers Wheel. He also wrote the music andlyrics for Ringo Starrs childrens release
Scouse the Mouse. An accomplished song-
writer, Rogers songs are a per-
fect fit with Sister Wilenes oldtime country and swing music
and his telecaster electric gui-
tar playing has just the rightamount of twang and good
taste.
Completing the line up forSister Wilene on any given
night are folks like Joe Wilson,
well known for his lightning
quick virtuosity on steel guitarand his work with his home
band of Steppin In It. Bassist Kevin Gills
lays down the driving rhythm section alongwith drummer Roger Tarczon. All together
youve got a true hoe down of inspired
American music from the top players inMichigan. The diverse backgrounds of the
members of this super band allow them to
approach the genre with an attitude that
stays true to the music while bringing freshenergy to the stage.
Named for the only female member of Bill
Monroes Bluegrass Boys - accordion playerWilene Forrester - Sister Wilene gives a nod
to the country/bluegrass/Americana tradi-
tion with a repertoire of country songs thathave survived the decades, most written by
someone named Hank or Roger.
Music in Mackinaw concerts are held
every consecutive Saturday evening through
August, always beginning at 8:00pm.
Admission is free with seating on the lawn.
For those who can, it is suggested to bring
lawn chairs. However, chairs are available for
a modest donation.
These performances are made possible in
part by the Michigan Council for Arts and
Cultural Affairs and the Cheboygan Area Arts
Council, the Mackinaw City Chamber of
Commerce, Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau,
Local Businesses and residents, and in coop-
eration with the Village of Mackinaw City.
Donations are accepted through the Straits
Area Community Foundation.
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Alpenfest 48 Schedule - Thursday through Saturday
Sister Wilene in Mackinaw
THURSDAY, July 198:00AM ALPINE COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Sponsored and served by Big Boy Restaurant.
Delicious biscuits and gravy starts the dayright. Free with your 2012 Alpenfest
Button. Under the Pavilion.
9:00AM DIAPER DERBY Watch these
speedy babies crawl to their parents. Under
the pavilion.
11:00AM PIZZA EATING CONTEST Test
your cheesy pizza eating skills. Age divisions.
Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Spicy Bobs
Italian Express.
12:00PM FESTIVAL MUSICMICHIGAN
NORTHERN LIGHTS Our local chapter of
the Sweet Adelines. Under the Pavilion. Free
admission. Sponsored by Maid Pro.
12:00PM STILT WALKING CONTEST
Accept the challenge, its a tall order. All ages
welcome. Courthouse lawn. Prizes.
12:00PM5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN
Bringing chuckles, balloon artistry, magic
and more to the Alpenstrasse.
1:00PM5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC Juggler
extraordinaire will amaze you! See this mas-
ter of motion on the Alpenstrasse.
1:00PM JUMP ROPE CONTEST On the
Alpenstage under the Pavilion. Prizes!
1:30PM SQUARE DANCING DEMON-
STRATION Gaylords own Northern Square
Dance Club calls up a toe tapping good time!
Under the Pavilion.
2:00PM HOOLA HOOP CONTEST On the
Alpenstage under the Pavilion. Prizes!
3:00PM LA PROMENADE DES BISCUITS
(Gaylords version of a cake walk) Join us by
the Alpenstage to see how the cookie crum-
bles. Hosted by the Michigan Northern
Lights Sweet Adelines International.3:00PM ALPINE BINGO For Seniors
Only! Under the Pavilion. No admission fee.
Prizes awarded!
4:006:00PM ALPENFEST STONE
THROW Whos the strongest man and
woman on the strasse? Sponsored by
Powerhouse Gym and Loshaw Brothers.
5:00PM CONCERTGAYLORD YOUTH
ORCHESTRA Talented youth delight and
impress with an unforgettable musical per-
formance. Under the Pavilion. Free admis-
sion. Sponsored by First Federal of Northern
Michigan.
5:30PM ICE CREAM SOCIAL Banana
Splits free (while they last) with your 2012
Alpenfest pin! $5 without a pin. Under the
Pavilion. Sponsored by Alpine Chocolat
Haus. Served up by the Marshall family and
friends!
5:30PM KAZOO COMPETITION All ages
hum with kazoos provided. Courthouse lawnstage. Prizes. On the Alpenstage. Free admis-
sion.
8:00PM CONCERT CONFEDERATE RAIL-
ROAD From rowdy country to raw emo-
tion, a Confederate Railroad concert today
covers a wide range of feelings. Young people
will be there rocking to Trashy Women,
while their parents and even grandparents
will likely be singing along to Jesus and
Mama. Sponsored by C2AE Architects
Engineers. Free admission.
ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAY-
LORD AREA:
11:00AM5:00PM 3 ON 3 HOCKEY TOUR-
NAMENT Sponsored by the Otsego County
Sportsplex. Call 989-731-3546 for registration
information.11:00AM1:30PM LUNCHEON & CRAFTS
Sloppy joes, hot fudge sundaes, pies and
beverages located at the First United
Methodist Church on Second St. and Center
Ave. $2.00 for sloppy joe plate. Additional
charge for desserts and beverages.
4:006:00PM GIRL SCOUTS RECONNECT
All Girl Scouts former and present ages
5105, 1st Congregational Church fellow-
ship and fun.
FRIDAY, July 208:00AM PFANNEKUCHEN UND WUER-
STCHEN Pancake and Sausage Breakfast.
Under the Pavilion. Served up by Gaylord
Community Schools. Free with 2012
Alpenfest pin while it lasts!9:00AM UGLY DOG CONTEST REGISTRA-
TION Get your favorite canine registered
for the Ugly Dog Contest on the courthouse
lawn. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH!
9:30AM UGLY DOG CONTEST (Beautiful
and cute dogs are welcome too!) Whos the
most pathetic pooch? Bring your homely
hound to this event and let the judges
decide. Prizes awarded on the courthouse
lawn. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH!
10:00AM KINDER KLASSICS An assort-
ment of childrens activities on the court-
house lawn for children 6 and under. Free
admission.
10:30AM PET PARADE REGISTRATION
Under the Pavilion.
11:00AM PET PARADE Prizes for the best
dressed Alpenfest pets. Under the
Pavilion. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH
11:30AM1:00PM HOT DOG LUNCHEON
(picnic style) Located at St. Mary CathedralSchool on North Otsego Ave., & Mitchell St.
Free until they are gone.
12:00PM CONCERT ALPINE KITCHEN
BAND performs for you. Under the pavilion.
FREE! Sponsored by Hickerson Floor & Tile.
12:00PM-5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC
Juggler extraordinaire will amaze you! See
this master of motion on the Alpenstrasse.
12:00PM-5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN
Bringing chuckles, balloon artistry, magic
and more to the Alpenstrasse.
1:00PM-3:00PM ALPENFEST IDOL TRY-
OUTS Main stage.
1:00PM FRANC FLIPPING CONTEST No
Euros allowed, coins f ly. Under the Pavilion.
Prizes!
2:00PM SWISS STONE SPITTING Under
the Pavilion. Prizes!
3:00PM PIE EATING CONTEST Under
the Pavilion. Prizes!
4:00PM YODELING CONTEST While in
the Alpine Village, everything changes a little
for Alpenfest; let your voice change too!
Under the Pavilion.
5:00PM CONCERT STORM FRONT STAR-
RING JIM AKANS Great local talent
through the dinner hour!
5:00PM7:00PM ALPENFEST RUN REGIS-
TRATION Under the Pavilion.
5:30PM SAUERKRAUT & SAUSAGE SUP-
PER Free (while it lasts) with 2012
Alpenfest pin. Under the Pavilion.
Sponsored by the Odo Family and Friends.
8:00PM CONCERT THE PAUL KELLER
JAZZ BAND Get ready to hear some greatmusic. On the Alpenstage. Free admission.
Sponsored by Gaylord Area Chamber of
Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan.
ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAY-
LORD AREA:
9AM5PM 16TH ANNUAL NORTHERN
MICHIGAN ARTIST GUILD ART SHOW AND
SALE Fine art show for everyone. Located
at First United Methodist Church, Second St.
and Center Ave.
11:00AM11:00PM 3 ON 3 HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT Sponsored by the The
Otsego County Sportsplex. Call 989-731-3546
for registration information
SATURDAY, July 218:45AM ALPENFEST WALK 5k and 10k
walks start and finish under the Pavilion on
Court Street.9:00AM 36TH ANNUAL ALPENFEST
RUN 5k Run starts at 9:00, 10k Run starts
about 9:10. Starts and ends under the
Pavilion. For information call Johnson
Propane. 732-2451. Sponsored by Alpenfest
and Johnson Propane.
9:00AM ALPENFEST FUN RUN Starts
and ends under the Pavilion. Sponsored by
Gaylord Alpenfest and Johnsons Propane.
12:00PM ALPENFEST GRAND PARADE
The pageantry of one of our states premier
parades unfolds. See map below for parade
route information.
2:00PM ART ON WHEELS Art for chil-
dren with disabilities and other as well. Draw
next to the main stage! NEW THIS YEAR.
2:00PM FAIRY TALE PRINCESS SHOW Bring the little kids to see the Princess per-
form for them. After the parade. Sponsored
by Rotary Club of Gaylord.
2:00PM/FOLLOWING PARADE CIRQUE
AMONGUS WORKSHOP See how this
amazing event runs.
3:00PM STRUDEL ON THE STRASSE
Strut your stuff down to the Alpenstrasse for
a slice of strudel while it lasts. Free with your
2012 Alpenfest pin. Under the Pavilion.
Sponsored by Gaylord Teachers and G.E.A.
4:00PM5:00PM KARAOKE (ALPENFEST
IDOL) FINALS Under the pavilion.
Sponsored by First Federal of Northern
Michigan.
7:00PM CONCERT THE RETURN A
Beatles tribute early years and later years,
dont miss this great concert to conclude
Alpenfest! On the main Alpenstage. Free
admission. Sponsored by Glens Market and
City of Gaylord.
ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAY-
LORD AREA:
9:00AM 3 ON 3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by the Otsego County Sportsplex.
Call 989-731-3546 for registration informa-
tion.
9:00AM5:00PM 16TH ANNUAL NORTH-
ERN MICHIGAN ARTIST GUILDS Art Show
and Sale Fine art, p hotography, jewelry and
wood carving. Located at the First United
Methodist Church at Second St. and Center
Ave.
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By Jim Akans
Now celebrating its 65th year, the annual
AuSable River Festival & Canoe Marathon isset to begin this coming Saturday, July 21st,
with a week ahead full of adventure and
excitement. The Festival will include arts &
crafts exhibits, kids games and contests, a
Classic Car Show, a 10k Fun Run & Walk, lots
of delicious food, a downtown Music Bash, a
Black Bear Bicycler Tour, and of course, the
annual AuSable River International Canoe
Marathon.
This coming weekends athletic competi-
tions will feature race sprints and the Spikes
Challenge Race. Activities and events will
heat up by mid-week, with Kids Day, a
Chicken BBQ, Canoe Marathon Time Trials,
the HUP (Hurry up and Paddle) Race and
moreall leading to the pinnacle event of
the festival, the Weyerhaeuser AuSable River
Canoe Marathon, taking place next weekend,
July 28th and 29th. The race has been billed
the richest canoe race in North America,
with a $50,000 purse up for grabs for partici-
pating expert paddlers from around the
globe.
The schedule for the 65th Annual AuSable
River Festival & Canoe Marathon is:
Saturday, July 21st- Sprints for C-2 Race in the Grayling City
Park, 9am
- Downtown Music Bash on Michigan Ave.,
311pm
- Start of C-1 Race at Joe Wakeleys House,
6pm
Sunday, July 22nd- Spikes Challenge Race at Old AuSable Fly
Shop (formerly Rays Canoe Livery), 9am
Tuesday, July 24th- KIDS DAY in the Grayling City Park,
10am2pm
- Dash for Cash in Oscoda, 38pm
- Chicken BBQ, Ice Cream Social at the
Grayling Senior Center, 46pm
Wednesday, July 25th- Time Trials for starting position for
AuSable River Canoe Marathon at Penrods
Canoe Livery, 48pm
- H.U.P. (Hurry Up & Paddle) RACE at the
Grayling City Park, 5:30pm
Thursday, July 26th- Marathon Coffee Break at Citizens Bank,
911am
- Grayling Farm Market in downtown
Grayling (old Shoppenagons parking lot
behind Xpress Copy), 2-6:30pm
- Time Trials for starting position for
AuSable River Canoe Marathon at Penrods
Canoe Livery, 48pm
- Business Relay Canoe Races, starts at
Penrods and goes to Old AuSable Fly Shop,
4:307pm
- AuSable River C-1 Express Race at
Penrods and goes to Burtons Landing,
7:15pm
Friday, July 27th- Borchers Annual Kids Race - the Casey
Challenge at Borchers Canoe Livery, 10am
- Meet & Greet Paddlers at Mini Mall (old
Hometown Furniture bldg), 10am 12pm
- ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW at the Grayling
City Park, 10am8pm
- Annual Quilt Sitters Quilt Show at the
Icehouse Quilt Shop, 10am5pm
- Grayling Eagles Club Beer Tent at theEagles Club, 11am2am
- Time Trials for starting position for
AuSable River Canoe Marathon at Penrods
Canoe Livery, 26pm
- Special Olympics Canoe Races at
Penrods Canoe Livery, 4:30pm
- Grayling Eagles Pre-Marathon Steak &
BBQ at the Grayling Eagles Club, Dinner
58pm / Entertainment 5pm Close
- 2nd Annual CRUISE NIGHT Starts at
Northstar Auto Wash, 6:30pm
Saturday, July 28th- Grayling Recreational Authoritys Annual
10K & 1 Mile Fun Run in town at the Middle
School, 9am
- CLASSIC CAR SHOW on Michigan Ave,8am3pm
- ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW at the Grayling
City Park, 9am6pm
- FOOD COURT on Michigan Avenue,
9am6pm
- Annual Quilt Sitters Quilt Show at the
Icehouse Quilt Shop, 10am5pm
- Grayling Eagles Horse Shoe Tournament
at the Grayling Eagles Club, 10am
- Downtown Music Bash on Michigan Ave.,
11am-6pm
- Eagles Annual Roast with entertainment
& $1,000 Raffle Drawing at the Eagles Club,
6pm
- Grayling Eagles Club Beer Tent at the
Eagles Club, 11am2am
- Grayling Rotarys Annual Chicken BBQ at
the American Legion, 12 Noon4pm- Michelson Memorial United Methodist
Churchs Ice Cream Social, 12 Noon4pm
- Paddlers Pre-Race briefing at the Middle
School fenced in playground on Spruce
Street, 12 Noon
- AuSable River Festival Parade, starts in
downtown Grayling, 3pm
- Clown Band Concert on the lawn at
Citizens Bank, 4pm
- Paddlers Mass at St. Marys Parish,
4:30pm
- Pre-Race Program at Old AuSable Fly
Shop, 6pm / Posting of the Colors at Old
AuSable Fly Shop, 7pm
- Start of 65th Annual AuSable River Canoe
Marathon Race at the Old AuSable Fly Shop(Grayling to Oscoda 120 miles), 9pm
Sunday, July 29th- End of 65th Annual
AuSable River Canoe
Marathon (ends on the
shores of Lake Huron in
Oscoda)
- Avita Water Black Bear Bicycle Tour
beginning at 8am on Michigan Ave in
Grayling and ending in Oscoda (100 mile
ride)
For more information about the AuSable
River Festival, in