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Monday, January 23rd.
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By Jim Akans
The Otsego County Animal Shelter will begin operating out of their new
facility, located on Fairview Drive in Gaylord, beginning Monday, January
23rd at 8 am. Construction of the 6,000 square foot building, designed by
Gaylord-based architect Anthony Esson, began in early June, overseen by
By Jim Akans
Winter has finally arrived in
Northern Michigan, just in time
to usher in the annual
Winterfest weekend in
Mackinaw City. Winterfest is a
wonderful way for those of
every age to enjoy games,
events, tournaments and lots of
great food in the stunningly
beautiful setting of the Straits of
Mackinac.
The weekend will get off to an
early start, as the Mackinaw
Area Library will be offering a
Cabin Fever bag of used books
for just $1 on Thursday, January
19th, to those possessing a 2012
Winterfest Pin, and the sale will
continue during the weekend.
There will also be indoor ice
skating at the Recreation Center
on Thursday, great food specials
at Jrs Tailgate Pub and OReillys
Irish Pub/Dixie Saloon, and
Audies will be offering free hot
cocoa with any purchase as long
as the customer has a 2012
Winterfest Pin.
About those Pins, most
Winterfest activities, and a
whole lot more fun stuff, are
free or at reduced cost during
the weekend with the purchase
of a $2 Winterfest Pin. Those
are available at the Chamber of
Commerce new location at 226
E. Central Avenue, and at the
Candy Corner, Dixie Saloon,
Audies restaurant, and several
other downtown businesses.
Back to the celebration.
On Friday, January 20th,
Winterfest kicks into high gear
with a new Mackinaw City Area
Arts Exhibit and Reception held
at Mackinaw Clothing from 4:30
to 7 pm. From 7 to 9:30 pm,
families can enjoy a Skate Night
at the Recreation center, there
will be a Fish Fry at the Pancake
Chef Restaurant from 7 to 9:30
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By Jim Akans
As the 2012 Presidential campaign heats
up, health care reform once again promises
to be a top news story in the coming
months. While the initiatives set to go into
effect this year are fairly limited, there are a
few new provisions to be aware of.
Medicare will see the greatest number of
changes. Starting January 1st, doctors who
join together as Accountable Care
Organizations (ACOs) to coordinate pre-
ventative patient care groups will be able to
share in cost savings they achieve for
Medicare, providing they meet quality
thresholds for preventative treatment and
reducing unnecessary hospital admissions as
established through the new health care law.
Also starting January 1st, Part D of
Medicare cost sharing will change so full
benefit dual eligible beneficiaries receiving
home and community-based care services
will be equal to cost sharing for those who
receive institutional-based care. Rebates
paid to Medicare Advantage plans will be
reduced while bonus payments will be
offered to high-quality Medicare Advantage
plans. New procedures are also established
for providers and suppliers participating in
Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP for screening,
oversight and reporting to aid in fraud and
abuse prevention. The law also requires
existing and new federal health program to
report racial, ethnic and language data to
assist in identifying and reducing health dis-
parities starting March 23rd.
Beginning October 1st, 2012, a value-
based purchasing program will begin for
Medicare to offer hospitals a financial incen-
tive to improve quality of care, and skilled
nursing facilities, home health agencies and
ambulatory surgical centers will be required
to develop and implement value-based pur-
chasing programs. Hospital performance is
required to be publicly reported, starting
with measures relating to heart attacks, heart
failure, pneumonia, surgical care, infections,
and patient perception of care. Medicare
payments made to hospitals will also be
reduced for preventable hospital readmis-
sions effective October 1st.
In an attempt to reduce paperwork, cut
costs and reduce informational errors in the
health care industry, the new law institutes a
series of changes starting in October
designed to standardize billing and imple-
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of heath information.
The Health Care Reform law also creates a
voluntary, long-term care insurance pro-
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Services and Supports), which provides cash
benefits to adults who become disabled.
However, last October U.S. Health and
Human Services Secretary (HHS) Kathleen
Sebelius sent a letter to Congress stating
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Fabulous 50s Weekend at Treetops
Resort starts Thursday
Joburg-Lewiston Robotics Team
receives grant from FIRST of Michigan
G A Y L O R D
The Johannesburg-Lewiston High School FIRST
(For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and
Technology) Robotics team, Army of Sum, would
like to announce the receiving of a grant for
$5,000.00 from FIRST of Michigan. The grant,
along with donations from Lake Superior State
University, Mayfair Plastics, Zaremba Equipment
Inc., and Trend Services Inc. will enable the JLHS
team to build a robot and pay for district competi-
tion fees. The team must design, build and bag
(lockup) their robot by midnight February 21st.
Come join them at their first competition at the
Rebound Rumble at Traverse City High School on
March 9th and 10th.
The JLHS Army of Sum is one of the more sea-
soned teams in Northern Michigan and is com-
prised of young people that hope to be the leaders
of technology for tomorrow. This is the teams 6th
year with FIRST Robotics. During the 2010-2011
season the team received several awards, includ-
ing Gracious Professionalism, Innovation in
Controls, Imagery, and the Underwriter
Laboratories Industrial Safety Award. In the past 5
years, the JLHS Army of Sum alumni have won
well over $14,000.00 in scholarships to attend col-
lege.
The Army of Sum is seeking a partnership with
the community to continue to provide this hands-
on science and technology program for JLHS stu-
dents. The Army of Sum is a non-profit organiza-
tion that is self supporting and is funded by grants
and donations from the community. You can help
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any type of contribution in the form of money,
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Anyone interested in the team can contact the
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Break out those bobby socks, poodle
skirts, plaid shirts and slick back
your hair, Treetops Resort will be
hosting their Fabulous 50s weekend
once again this year, and it starts this
Thursday, January 19th.
Treetops will be open for skiing from
4 to 8 pm on Thursday, and a por-
tion of the lift ticket fees will be
donated to Patriot Ski Day. From 4 to
9 pm, Legends on the Hill will fea-
ture back to the 50s food specials,
and the Juniper Room at the Lodge
will host a Family Game fun time
with lots of those favorite board
games from the 1950s.
Dont miss the $9.50 lift ticket spe-
cials all day on Friday, from 10 am
until 9 pm, and cozy up for some
fireside activities at the Halfway Caf
starting at 5 pm. Friday evening the
fun continues with a Sock Hop at
Legends, starting with childrens
contests at 6 pm, an always enter-
taining Name That Tune musical game starting
at 6:30, the crowning of the Queen for the Day,
Hula Hoop and Dance contests at 8 pm, and the
50s Sock Hop dance from 9 to 10 pm.
The nifty excitement contin-
ues on Saturday, with the
slopes open from 10 am to 9
pm, Giant Duck Races at the
Halfway Caf at 11 am, a
NASTAR race against the
clock at 1 pm, a Rubber
Ducky Race fundraiser for
the Gaylord High School
Drama Club at 2 pm, and
fireside activities starting at 3
pm.
Saturday evening will kick-
off with a Euchre
Tournament in the Halfway
Caf at 6:30, followed by a
50s Movie Night at 7:30
also at the Halfway Caf.
Hang around, because from
8 pm until midnight the Jeff
and Sue Cult of 2 will offer
up some live music at the
Hunters Grille.
The Fabulous 50s weekend
is sure to be the most, so
check out Treetops website
at www.treetops.com for a complete schedule of
activities.
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Traverse City-based Hallmark Construction with structural
and site engineering performed by Wade-Trim.
The new facility will allow for greatly increased housing for
dogs and cats, along with special quarantine areas for each,
and offers more room for people stopping by for services for
their pets or seeking to adopt a pet.
A grand opening reception and open house is planned in
the coming weeks to provide area residents the opportunity
to tour the new facility.
Globetrotters continued...
Animal Shelter continued...
terrific kids for December
Front row: Isabella Shafto/Searles,
Cole Dexter, Lexy Piehl, Keith Snyder,
Sienna Dice
Back Row: Karla Hawkins-Administrator,
Gabe Matheny,
Catie Dexter, Taylor Peterson, Alex Woo,
Chuck Bump-Kiwanis, Carson Gahm
Otsego Christian School (OCS) is proud to announce our "Terrific Kids" for the month of December!
All of our children here at OCS are terrific, but we want to take some time to also honor those students
who exhibit outstanding behavior and character in and out of the classroom. Here at OCS, we have a
monthly award that we give these students, and it is called the "Timothy Award." It is based on 1 Timothy
4:12 and states, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." The Kiwanis Club of Otsego County is now part-
nering with us in honoring these students, so on the first Wednesday of every month several students from
each class will be selected to receive the "Terrific Kid" award, and they will be presented with a certificate
and a small gift by a representative from the Kiwanis Club and Karla Hawkins, the OCS Administrator.
Our students are very special to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to praise them for their excep-
tional attitudes and behavior and share this good news with the community.
Dont forget to lift with your legs! Otsego County
Animal Shelter Director, Melissa FitzGerald, and
Animal Control Officer, John Platko, have been
hard at work moving inventory into the new facility
from the shelters previous location on 7th Street.
January 23rd to thrill adults and chil-
dren alike with their unique brand of
ball-handling wizardry, hilarious
antics, and crowd pleasing entertain-
ment. It promises to be a night that
will create memories that will last a
lifetime.
The YMCA of Northern Michigan
has organized the event, and
Director, Larry Wood, notes, This is
very much a family-oriented event.
Those of us who grew up marveling
at such Globetrotter legends as Curly
Neal and Meadowlark Lemon will
find this current team is just as much
fun and has those same amazing tal-
ent levels that we remember. Seeing
the Harlem Globetrotter in action is
timeless and ageless fun and excite-
ment.
Wood contacted the Harlem
Globetrotters headquarters located
in Phoenix, Arizona last year to
inquire if the team had plans for vis-
iting Michigan locations in 2012.
Working with Gary Hice, Athletic
Director at Petoskey High School,
and Carlin Smith, Petoskey Chamber
Director, the group successfully coor-
dinated the Globetrotters upcoming
appearance this Monday evening.
The Globetrotters are accustom
to playing all types of venues, notes
Wood, from huge arenas such as the
Palace at Auburn Hills to high
schools across the country. We are
particularly grateful that the
Globetrotters organization is provid-
ing an opportunity for kids partici-
pating in the YMCA team to meet the
players before the game, and are
making it possible for all kids who
are part of the YMCA basketball pro-
gram to attend the game on Monday
evening.
Proud inductees of the Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame,
the Harlem Globetrotters have enter-
tained well over 130 million fans in
120 countries during their 86-year
legendary reign as the Superstars of
the Court. Today, a new elite group
of players takes the court to electrify
audiences. In addition to the new
stars of the Globetrotter roster,
including Special K Daley and Flight
Time Lang, the outstanding rookies
include Paul Tiny Sturgess, the
worlds tallest pro basketball player
at 7-foot, 8-inches, and Jonte Too
Tall Hall, the shortest Globetrotter
ever at 5-foot, 2-inches.
The Globetrotters team thrilling
the crowd at Petoskey High School
well also feature top finishers from
the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest,
including the slam-dunk runner-up
John Jet Williams of UNC-Asheville
and semifinalist Darnell Spider
Wilks of the University of Cincinnati.
The Globetrotters are excited to
welcome a new generation of stars to
carry on the storied tradition of the
worlds most entertaining basketball
team, said Globetrotters CEO Kurt
Schneider. This years rookie class
features some of the most talented
and promising players from across
the world.
This exciting event at Petoskey
High School will begin at 7 pm on
Monday evening, and tickets, at $25
per person, can be purchased at
the YMCA of Northern Michigan,
online at www.harlemglobetrot-
ters.com or www.ticketweb.com, or
by calling 866-468-3401.
We are having a lot of interest in
this event, notes Larry Wood, so we
encourage folks to purchase their
tickets as soon as possible. As has
always been the case with a Harlem
Globetrotters event, attendees will be
treated to a mix of tremendous blend
of skill and comedy. This promises
to be a very entertaining evening for
those of every age.
Winterfest Continued...
pm, Karaoke at JRs Tailgate Pub from 9:30 to
1:30 am, and a DJ and Dancing at the Dixie
Saloon from 10:30 to 2 am.
Save some energy for Saturday, because
the area in and around Mackinaw City will
be bursting with energy all day long. There
is an Ice Fishing Contest from 8 am until 2
pm out at Paradise Lake, the Art Exhibit will
continue from 10 am until 6 pm at
Mackinaw Clothing, there will be
Sleigh/Wagon Rides (boarding at Marshalls
Fudge) from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm, a Chili
Cook-off at JRs Tailgate Pub from 11 am to 1
pm, and the afternoon will get even busier
around town.
Kids of all ages can enjoy zany outdoor
games, such as a Frozen Fish Toss, Hen Drop
and Ladder Golf, at the Marina from 12:30 to
around 2 pm. Those participating in the
Snow Sculpting Contest will receive awards
at 1:50 pm, and the much anticipated
Mancinos Euchre Tournament will be held
at Mancinos (of course) from 1 to 3 pm (the
entry fee is just $5 with a Winterfest Pin.)
A signature Winterfest event is the
Mackinaw Pepsi International Outhouse
Race event that takes place at the Shepler
Lot on Saturday afternoon. After a unique
Parade of Outhouses at 2 pm, five-person
teams compete with two people pulling, two
pushing, and one person riding the out-
house along the designated course. Prizes
are awarded at the completion of the event
(anticipated to be at 3:30 pm), and will
include fastest time and Best of Show rec-
ognizing outhouse design and dcor and
team theme. Total prize money awarded this
year is $1,750 and includes a $1,000 Grand
Prize!
Audies Black Tie Scholarship Polar
Nights Ball, which features live music, gour-
met hors doeuvres and a silent auction, is
the wrap up event for Winterfest weekend. It
will take place on Saturday evening from 8
pm until midnight at Audies.
For a complete schedule of Winterfest
events, visit www.mackinawchamber.com or
call (231) 436-5574.
Kids of all ages can enjoy zany outdoor games,
such as a Frozen Fish Toss, Hen Drop and Ladder Golf,
held at the Marina on Saturday from 12:30 to around 2 pm.
Photo courtesy of mackinaw city chamber of commerce
Photo by Jim akans
Among the line-up featured
during the game at Petoskey
High School will be
Paul Tiny Sturgess,
the worlds tallest
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By Jim Akans
Wouldnt it be great to have an
instant wine cellar, or tantalizing col-
lection of craft beer in your own
home? Well get ready for a rare oppor-
tunity to have a chance to win one or
the other as the Otsego County United
Way holds their first ever Win an
Instant Wine Cellar fundraising event
at Treetops Resort next Thursday
evening, January 26th, from 6 to 10:00
pm.
Heres how it works. Attendees sim-
ply bring a bottle of their favorite wine,
or 6-pack of craft beer, to the event for
admittance (or offer a $15 donation to
the United Way at the door), and pur-
chase raffle tickets during the evening
for a chance to take home either all
those bottles of wine that were donat-
ed, or perhaps the collection of craft
beer 6-packs that were donated at the
door. So there are two chances to win,
and each offers the opportunity to cre-
ate an instant wine cellar or craft
beer collection at home.
But there is much more to the
evening fundraiser than that.
There will a silent auction during
the night, a delicious selection of
appetizers, a cash bar, and live
musical entertainment and danc-
ing to the soulful sounds of the
Melissa Wickson Trio, led by a gift-
ed local singer.
As much fun as this evening promis-
es to be, keep in mind that proceeds
from this event will be going to a cou-
ple of very active community-oriented
organizations; the Volunteer Center of
Otsego County and First Call for Help.
These are internally supported organi-
zations of the Otsego County United
Way.
Last year, First Call for Help served
363 area families (comprising 1,040
individuals), assisting with utilities,
rent or mortgage payments, as well as
referring those folks to other local
agencies to help them get through
during their time of need. The
Volunteer Center of Otsego County
spearheads several projects through
the ongoing efforts of local volunteers
Among those is the Road to Recovery
Program which offers transportation
for individuals to their medical
appointments, the Summer Youth vol-
unteer program, and recognition of
local volunteers through the Student
Service Awards and Spirit Award annu-
al events.
The Win an Instant Wine Cellar
event will take place at the Hunter
Grille located at Treetops Resort.
Cocktail attire is suggested for the
evening. For additional information,
please visit www.otsegounitedway.org
or call (989) 732-8929.
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Instant Wine Cellar
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By Jim Akans
When someone purchases an item from the vast inventory
of new and gently used home improvement products at the
9,500 square foot Habitat for Humanity Restore facility in
Harbor Springs, they not only enjoy huge savings in price,
they are helping to build the new home dreams of the fami-
lies the Habitat organization helps each year. It is truly a
win-win situation, the expansion of a vision that began back
in 1976 when Millard and Linda Fuller founded Habitat for
Humanity. To date, over 400,000 affordable houses have
been built by Habitat affiliates, housing more than 2 million
people worldwide.
Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity Restore Director,
Bob Bystrom, states, There were 28 Restores in Michigan
when we started this one four years ago. Today there are
approximately 50 here in Michigan, and over 800 nation-
wide. We offer a wide variety of home improvement items,
such as windows, doors, plumbing and electrical products,
lawn and garden products, light fixtures, paint and more.
The inventory also includes a constantly changing selec-
tion of gently used furniture and home accessories. About
the only type of item they dont carry is clothing, and as with
every Habitat for Humanity Restore in the state, they no
longer accept box springs or mattresses.
Bystrom notes that local businesses, area contractors, and
people in the community donate the vast majority of the
items offered in the store. Since Habitat for Humanity
Restore is a non-profit organization, those donations are typ-
ically tax-deductible for the donor. Proceeds from the sales
at the Restore are utilize to assist affiliate Northwest
Michigan Habitat for Humanity build quality, energy effi-
cient, new home for families in Emmet and Charlevoix
Counties.
When we open our doors back in March of 2007,
Bystrom recalls, Norwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity
was building approximately one and a half homes per year.
That capacity has now jumped to four to five homes per year,
and last year there were seven active projects. Since opening,
we also estimate that we have diverted approximately 11,000
tons of waste that would have ended up in landfills.
Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity Restore is located at
8460 M-119 in Harbor Springs, and hours of operations are
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday
8:30 am to 2:30 pm. For details, call 231-347-8440 or visit
www.northwestmihabitat.org/Restore.htm
Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity Restore
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Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Applications Available
Applications for the 2012 Young Women in Public Affairs
Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Gaylord
Area.
The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA)
Program is to encourage more young women to participate
in public affairs by recognizing a young womans commit-
ment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leader-
ship achievements and a dedication to the advancement of
the status of women.
Applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commit-
ment to their school and to their community and the prob-
lems limiting the advancement of the status of women in
their own country and worldwide. The Zonta International
Young Women in Public Affairs program looks to the young
women of today for the leaders of tomorrow.
Applications can be obtained from area high school coun-
selors or by contacting the Zonta Club of Gaylord Area at
info@GaylordZonta.org. Applications are due on or before
March 1, 2012 to: Zonta Club of Gaylord Area, PO Box 2203,
Gaylord MI 49734 or info@GaylordZonta.org. Applicants
must be of age 16-19 and living or studying in a Zonta dis-
trict/region at the time of application.
The winning application from the Gaylord Club will be
submitted to Zonta International District 15 to compete for a
$1,000.00 Award. Each district will then submit to the Zonta
International YWPA Committee to compete for one of five
$3,000.00 Awards. Excerpts for the recipients essays may be
printed in The Zontian magazine and/or on the Zonta
International website, or used for other Zonta International
promotion purposes.
Zonta International, with world headquarters in Oak
Brook, IL, USA, is a global organization of executives and
professionals working together to advance the status of
women worldwide through service and advocacy. The Young
Women in Public Affairs Award is one of many programs for
women and girls sponsored by Zonta International. The
Award is funded by voluntary contributions to the Zonta
International Foundation YWPA fund. For more information
visit www.Zonta.org, www.Zonta15.org, or
www.GaylordZonta.org.
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GRAYLING
Guided Snowshoe
Hikes
January 21 at 10am & 1pm,
February 4 & 18 at 10am &
1pm and March 3 at 10am &
1pm at Hartwick Pines State
Park (Recreation Passport
needed for entry into park).
For more information call
(989) 348-2537.
VANDERBILT
Senior Dance
The Lucky Stars are playing
at the Elkland Senior Center,
7910 Arthur St, Jan. 21 from
7-11pm. Bring a dish to pass
and $4 admission.
GAYLORD
Tea Party meet
The Otsego County Tea Party
(OCTP) will meet January 23,
6pm at Marsh Ridge Resort
Bergen Room 4815 Old 27S.
Meet and Greet 2012 U.S.
Senatorial Republican
Primary candidates will be
the agenda.
GAYLORD
Card Trick Quilt Class
Delphines Quilt Shop will
have a Card Trick Quilt Class
January 31 from 10am-1pm;
call 989-732-1252 to register.
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happening in Northern
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Readers love the fact that the
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your message will reach
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including Gaylord, Petoskey,
Cheboygan, Grayling, Indian
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surrounding towns. Contact
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or call 989-732-8160.
GRAYLING
S.A.F.E. Series
The Crawford County
Commission on Aging and
Senior Center is introducing
a new series of presentations
for 2012. It is the S.A.F.E
Series (Smart. Alert. Focused.
Education). Each presenta-
tion is designed to communi-
cate safety information to
seniors on a variety of topics.
The first presentation will be
on Winter Storm Safety. Jim
Keysor from the National
Weather Service will be the
presenter on Thursday,
January 19th at 11am. Come
and hear vital winter safety
information, then join us for
lunch afterward. Those 60 or
older can eat for a $2.50 sug-
gested donation. The cost for
those under 60 is $4.75. The
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale Street.
GAYLORD
Free Divorce Clinic
The 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services of
Northern Michigan and River
House Womens Shelter will
hold free monthly divorce
clinics open to community
members who cannot afford
to hire an attorney and are
representing themselves.
Clinic locations will alternate
between Otsego and
Crawford Counties. The clin-
ics in Otsego County are held
at the United Way Building,
116 East Fifth St, Jan. 19,
5:30pm.
GRAYLING
Baby to Toddler Closet
Open 1st and 3rd Thursday of
each Month for distribution
and donations. This month
date is Jan. 19. Open 11 am to
3pm. Sorry no clients accept-
ed after 2:30pm. The Baby
Closet is located at 400
Michigan Ave. Contact Rose
Mary Nelson 989-348-2985
Volunteers Needed
GAYLORD
Escanaba in Da
Moonlight
January 19, 20, 21 & January
26, 27, 28th. Time: 6:30pm
Dinner, 7:30pm show at
Michaywe Clubhouse.
Tickets Available at Jays
Sporting Goods and Saturn
Booksellers. Dinner Theater
featuring a special menu
from Executive Chef John
Kaye fit for hunters! $25 per
person
MACKINAW CITY
Winterfest
Come celebrate winter in
Mackinaw City during this
year's 19th annual
Winterfest. This winter event
is scheduled for the 3rd
weekend in January 19-22.
Enjoy amateur snow carving,
Mackinaw Pepsi
International Outhouse
Race, sleigh rides, poker
walk, chili cook-off, indoor
ice skating, euchre tourna-
ment, free hot cocoa, 3 on 3
hockey tournament, new
Mackinaw City Art Exhibit,
ice fishing tournament from
8am to 2pm at Carp Lake
Marina and many more fun
winter activities including
games for kids, and adults
beginning at 12:30 pm at the
Mackinaw City Marina open
space.
GRAYLING
Winter Picnic Dinner
The Community is invited to
attend a Winter Picnic
Dinner on Thursday, January
19 from 4-6pm. Menu
includes BBQ Ribs, Macaroni
Salad, Baked Beans,
Watermelon and Rocky Road
Pudding. The meal is only
$4.75 per person with a sug-
gested donation of $2.50 for
people over 60. Dinner is
open to the public and no
reservations are required.
The Commission on Aging &
308 Lawndale Street in
Grayling. For more informa-
tion contact the Senior
Center at (989) 348-7123.
GRAYLING
Free vision screening
The Grayling Lions Club will
hold a free vision screening
for children in conjunction
with Project Kidsight, in part-
nership with Childrens
Hospital of Michigan. The
screening provides instant
photographs of a childs eyes
to determine the presence of
disorders including far and
nearsightedness, astigma-
tism, strabismus (misaligned
eyes), anisometropia
(unequal refractive power),
and media opacities (i.e.
cataracts). This screening is
over 90% effective in detect-
ing problems that can cause
vision problems. The target-
ed age group is 1 through 6
year olds but older children
may be screened if parents
have a concern. The informa-
tion obtained from this
vision screening is prelimi-
nary only and does not con-
stitute a diagnosis of vision
problems. This is not the
same as an eye exam. The
screening will be held at the
Crawford County Devereaux
Memorial Library on Friday,
January 20 from 10am to
5pm. Appointments are not
necessary and parents may
accompany the child during
the screening.
GRAYLING
Cote Dame Marie Ski
Loppet
January 20th & 21st at
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
-This exciting Nordic Skiing
Adventure will take you
through the scenic hardwood
trails of Hanson Hills
Recreation Area, located in
Grayling. Race Features:
Rolling Course with out-
standing grooming. Chip
Timing-immediate and accu-
rate results. Michigan Cup
Division30km freestyle
Michigan Cup points event.
Free Friday Night Kids Race -
1-3km lighted course @
Northbound Outfitters.
Citizens Race Division -For
those new to racing, an 8 km
course with both freestyle
and classic categories.
Custom Gift to the first 250
entrants. Post Race Awards
Banquet/Buffet dinner
included in entry fee. To reg-
ister, visit
https://www.skireg.com/net
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ventID=3248. Online
Registration closes Saturday,
January 14th at 9pm ET.
PETOSKEY
Singles for Christ
Singles for Christ dinner
group for all area singles 40
years and older will meet this
Saturday, January 21, 6pm at
China Buffet King in
Petoskey. Afterwards we ten-
tatively plan on gaming at
Peter's church, bring cards,
games, your beverage.
Reservations required so
R.S.V.P. by calling Frieda at
347-5747 or e-mail
frieda@compnor.com
GAYLORD
Free Tea Tasting
Saturn Booksellers in down-
town Gaylord will be hosting
a tea tasting and tea talks
from 11am until 2pm on Jan.
21 in their Coffee Cabin. The
event will feature all-new fine
regional teas from the Great
Lakes Tea and Spice
Company and be hosted by
the tea companys founder
and owner, Chris Sack.
GRAYLING
Statewide Pageant
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas
pageant will be held on
January 22 at 3 PM at the
Joseph Stripe Auditorium in
Grayling High School. The
Miss Pride of the Peninsulas
Organization is proud to wel-
come 20 contestants from
around the state to the pag-
eant.
GRAYLING
Fires in Northern
Michigan
Winter Lecture Series at
Hartwick Pines State Park -
Fire: Logging & Fires in
Northern Michigan. January
22nd at 2pm at Hartwick
Pines Logging Museum -
Historian Rob Burg will pres-
ent this program on the
many large fires that followed
the lumber industry, includ-
ing the Great Fire of 1871, the
Thumb Fire of 1881, the 1908
Metz Fire and the 1911
AuSable-Oscoda Fire. Free
admission and refreshments
will be served. For more
information, please call the
park at 989-348-7068.
PETOSKEY
Harlem Globetrotters
The world Famous Harlem
Globetrotters have thrilled
audiences around the world
for 86 years and will be at the
Petoskey High School Gym
Jan. 23. Game starts at 7pm.
GRAYLING
New to Medicare
Are you turning age 65 in
2012? Are you confused by
Medicare? How does
Medicare work if you have a
retiree health plan? What
Medicare services do you
need to sign up for? Join us at
the Crawford County
Commission on Aging and
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
Street in Grayling on Tuesday,
January 24th for a presenta-
tion that will help de-mystify
the issues surrounding
Medicare. The time will be
6pm. Prior to the presenta-
tion you can enjoy dinner at
the Center. Those 60 and
older eat for a suggested
donation of $2.50. Those
under 60 can eat a cost of
$4.75.
INDIAN RIVER
Embroiderers Guild
The Northern Michigan
Chapter of the Embroiderers
Guild of America will meet
Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 11am
in the Transfiguration
Church, located on M 68. The
project will be a continuation
of our 2 mystery samplers.
Remember to bring any fin-
ished items for golden nee-
dle. For further information,
call Sue at 231-584-2091.
Guests are most welcome.
GRAYLING
Karaoke
The Crawford County
Senior Center will be hosting
an evening of Karaoke on
Wednesday, January 25 at
5:30pm. Bob Jorgenson will
be our emcee for the
evening. This is a free event
open to all who want to have
fun and lots of laughs. We are
located at 308 Lawndale.
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Weil McLain & Buderus Boilers
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High Efficiency Furnaces and AC
Bosch Geothermal Heat Pumps
A & L Iron and Metal Co.
Advance Electric
Alfred & Sandra Glasby
Alpine Chiropractic PC
Alpine Family Medicine, PLC
Alpine Storage (Carol)
Alpine Title
Arlene's Diner
Ben Franklin
Bensinger,Cotant & Menkes, P.C.
BreitBurn Operating LP
Chucks Electric of Gaylord, Inc.
City Barber Shop
Col. William Karbowsky &
Pamela Karbowsky
Culver's of Gaylord
Dan Smith CPA
Duane & Barbara Christie
Dunn's Business Solutions
Edward Jones, Luke Noss
Executive Office Services
Extreme Power Sports
Francis & Charlotte Mills
Gaylord Community Schools
Gaylord Eye Care Center, Inc.
Gaylord Ford Lincoln Mercury
Gaylord HS Student Council
Gaylord Key Club
Gaylord Middle School
Gaylord Refrigeration Inc.
Gaylord Ski Team
Gaylord St Mary Schools
George & Eleanor Barker
Girl Scouts
Glens Market Employees
Guardian Gals, Inc
H&H Tube & Mfg. Co.
Herbert Hofer
Hickerson Floor
Hogan's Jewelry
Independent Bank
J & N Inc.
James G Schreur
Jeffrey Bruchanski & Renee Jasinski
Jim Davis
Jim's Alpine Automotive, Inc.
John & Patricia Kaiser
Joseph Duff
Knights of Columbus St Marys
Kohls A Team
Kristin E Horton Aflac
L & R Well Drilling Inc.
M&M Excavating, Inc.
Marie Owen
Marion Rickabus
Mark V. Nearing, DDS PLLC
Maurices Staff
Nancy Karabacz
Nelson Funeral Home
North Pointe Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
NuEnergy Operating, Inc.
Oliver & Doris Greggs
Order of Eastern Star
Otsego County Abstract
Otsego County Commission on Aging
Pakmail
Patricia Lacy & Duane Jasinski
Paxton Resources, LLC
Prusakiewicz Welding Co.
Pure Water Works
Robert Westerman II, PLC
Silversmith
Spartan Sewer & Septic Tank Service
Terry and Kim Marie Wilkins
The Naturalist
Thrifty Print, Inc.
Todd L. Seidell Architect, LLC
Vanderbilt Schools
Walker Brothers Distributors, Inc.
Walther Farms
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GRAYLING
CPR Class
An American Heart
Association Heartsaver and
AED CPR class will be offered
to the community at Mercy
Hospital Grayling on January
25 from 6pm to 8pm. The
class will be taught by
American Heart trained
instructors in the Mercy
Hospital Grayling Crawford
Room located behind the
hospital. Please call 989-348-
0419 to register. Registration
is required by Monday,
January 23. The fee for the
class is $40, which includes
the instruction book that is
needed prior to the January
25 class.
GRAYLING
Free Tax Aide
Assistance
The Crawford County
Senior Center in conjunction
with IRS Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance program
(VITA) helps low and moder-
ate income taxpayers (less
than $60,000 annually), with
special attention to those 60
and older, file their personal
income tax returns.
Volunteers are trained to
assist in filing tax forms and
basic schedules, including
the 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ.
Assistance with filing the
Home Heating Credit,
Earned Income Tax Credit
and Property Tax Credit is
also available. Appointments
for credits only will be on
January 25 and January 26.
You may call the Senior
Center at (989) 348-7123 after
January 16th to schedule
your appointment to file
your taxes.
GAYLORD
Bring a bottle of wine
January 26. Join the Otsego
County United Way at
Treetops Resort from 6-
9:30pm. Bring a bottle of
wine or a 6 pack of craft beer
(microbrew), purchase raffle
tickets at the event and you
may go home with enough
wine to fill a cellar!
CHEBOYGAN
Business After Hours
Join us at Fernelius Toyota
Chrysler Dodge in
Cheboygan for a Business
After Hours on Thursday,
January 26th from 5:30 - 7:30
PM. See the new facility and
showroom and enjoy hors
d'oeuvres, drinks, a 50/50,
door prizes, and networking!
Admission is $5 for Chamber
members, $7 for non-mem-
bers. For more information
or to RSVP, please call the
Chamber at 231-627-7183.
GAYLORD
Bus trip to Detroit
Arts Institute
The Gaylord Area Council for
the Arts will be sponsoring a
one day bus trip to the
Detroit Arts Institute on
January 26. The latest exhibit
at the Detroit Arts Institute is
"Rembrandt and the Face of
Jesus" The cost is $75, which
includes the bus, a lecture
from a museum curator and
lunch at the arts institute. For
more information or to sign
up, call 989-732-3242 or stop
into the GACA building locat-
ed at 125 E. Main Street.
Space is limited.
GRAYLING
Photography Seminar
The Crawford County
Senior Center would like to
invite you to a short seminar
in Photographic
Composition. This short
seminar will show you how to
take more interesting photos
no matter what kind of cam-
era you use. Ken Wright will
provide you with suggestions
to help make your photo-
graphic images stand out.
Join us at the Senior Center
on Thursday, January 26 at
1pm for lots of tips and tricks
for taking better photo-
graphs. It is provided free of
charge to all seniors by Main
Branch Gallery Inc. The
308 Lawndale.
GAYLORD
Free Weight Loss
Seminar
If you are serious about los-
ing weight or have concerns
about; Lack of energy, low
metabolism, emotional eat-
ing, sugar addictions, food
allergies, yo-yo dieting, crav-
ings, or youre just not happy
with your body shape/size,
Then you must attend this
very informative presenta-
tion on Thursday, January
26th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
at the Gaylord Alpine Lodge
(next to Glens
Market).Seating is limited for
this free seminar so, please
call or email to reserve your
spot today!
dave@DTWeberHypnothera
py.com or (989) 619-4395 /
Dr. Noelle Deitz (989) 370-
6204. Drawings for free gifts
will be held after the presen-
tation.
CHEBOYGAN
Humane Society Soup
Supper
Delicious homemade soups,
bread, desserts, and bever-
ages. Inverness Township
Hall, VFW Rd. Jan 27, 47pm.
Adults: $7, children 12 and
under $5. Takeouts are avail-
able. For more information,
call (231) 238-8221
GAYLORD
Reach Out
The Blue Devil Hockey
Program REACH OUT
Fundraiser Game is on
Friday, January 27. We are
raising money to help Otsego
Memorial Hospital fund a
new program, the
Mammography Assistance
Fund. All funds raised will be
used to help Otsego County
Women who under or unin-
sured in receiving a mammo-
gram to detect and prevent
breast cancer. I'm hoping
you would be able to add our
information to the Sport sec-
tion as well as write up an
article about our event, when
it gets closer to game day. I
have attached a sponsor
sheet that will give you
details and we can send a
picture of the captains in
their pink sponsor jerseys.
Christie Purdue, OMH
Marketing Director, has been
working to develop the
Mammography Assistance
Fund. She would be the per-
son to talk to for more infor-
mation about this great pro-
gram.
PETOSKEY
Swing Dance Series
with the Up North Big Band
in the North Central
Michigan College Cafeteria
Room. Jan. 27, 7:30pm.
Beginners are welcome.
Instruction starts at 6:45pm.
Dances are $10/ adult, $5 /
Under 18 and free under 5.
INDIAN RIVER
Winterfest
Lots of fun in will take place
January 27th-29th.
ATLANTA
Sno drift Rally
National & Regional
Championship Event
January 28 & 29
By Jim Akans
Wouldnt it be great to have an instant
wine cellar, or tantalizing collection of craft
beer in your own home? Well get ready for a
rare opportunity to have a chance to win one
or the other as the Otsego County United
Way holds their first ever Win an Instant
Wine Cellar fundraising event at Treetops
Resort next Thursday evening, January 26th,
from 6 to 10:00 pm.
Heres how it works. Attendees simply
bring a bottle of their favorite wine, or 6-
pack of craft beer, to the event for admit-
tance (or offer a $15 donation to the United
Way at the door), and purchase raffle tickets
during the evening for a chance to take
home either all those bottles of wine that
were donated, or perhaps the collection of
craft beer 6-packs that were donated at the
door. So there are two chances to win, and
each offers the opportunity to create an
instant wine cellar or craft beer collection
at home.
But there is much more to the evening
fundraiser than that. There will a silent auc-
tion during the night, a delicious selection of
appetizers, a cash bar, and live musical
entertainment and dancing to the soulful
sounds of the Melissa Wickson Trio, led by a
gifted local singer.
As much fun as this evening promises to
be, keep in mind that proceeds from this
event will be going to a couple of very active
community-oriented organizations; the
Volunteer Center of Otsego County and First
Call for Help. These are internally supported
organizations of the Otsego County United
Way.
Last year, First Call for Help served 363
area families (comprising 1,040 individuals),
assisting with utilities, rent or mortgage pay-
ments, as well as referring those folks to
other local agencies to help them get
through during their time of need. The
Volunteer Center of Otsego County spear-
heads several projects through the ongoing
efforts of local volunteers Among those is
the Road to Recovery Program which offers
transportation for individuals to their med-
ical appointments, the Summer Youth volun-
teer program, and recognition
of local volunteers through the
Student Service Awards and
Spirit Award annual events.
The Win an Instant Wine
Cellar event will take place at
the Hunter Grille located at
Treetops Resort. Cocktail attire
is suggested for the evening.
For additional information,
please visit www.otsegounited-
way.org or call (989) 732-8929.
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While the election season heats up,
you will hear more and more promises,
claims and counter-claims from the
candidates. As a citizen, you may or may
not enjoy this political theater, but as
an investor, you might be concerned
over all the talk about taxes, Social
Security, Medicare and other financial
topics. Will you need to adjust your sav-
ings and investment strategies? If so,
how?
Before you think about adjusting your
investment strategy in anticipation of
any actions coming from Washington,
keep a couple of facts in mind. First, few
campaign promises become reality. And
second, due to our system of govern-
ment, radical shifts in direction are diffi-
cult to implement which is why so
few of them occur.
Still, we may see some smaller-scale
yet not insignificant changes in the
near future. In light of this possibility,
what investment decisions should you
make? Here are a few suggestions:
* Consider owning investments that
are taxed in different ways. No one can
predict what will happen with income
tax rates or the tax rates that are applied
to capital gains and dividends.
Consequently, it may be a good idea to
seek tax diversification by owning
investments that are taxed in different
ways. For example, when you sell appre-
ciated stocks, you pay capital gains
taxes, whereas interest payments from
bonds will be taxed at your individual
tax rate. And its always a good idea to
take advantage of tax-advantaged vehi-
cles, such as an IRA and your 401(k) or
other employer-sponsored retirement
plan.
* Stick with quality. Its a good idea,
when owning stocks, to invest in quality
companies with diversified businesses.
These companies are usually less
dependent on a particular government
program, and they typically have a glob-
al reach, so they may be better able to
handle any changes implemented in
Washington.
* Stay focused on your long-term
goals. Politicians come and go, and our
political parties seem to take turns hold-
ing the reins of power. Yet your long-
term goals such as college for your
children, a comfortable retirement and
the ability to leave a legacy to your fam-
ily dont really change. By realizing
that you are largely responsible for
achieving your goals, and by following
an investment strategy thats suitable
for your individual risk tolerance and
time horizon, you can make gradual,
but still meaningful, progress toward
those goals no matter whats happen-
ing in Washington.
* Review your strategy regularly. With
the possible approach of changes in tax
policies and in government programs
that can affect your
retirement securi-
ty, youll want to
review your invest-
ment strategy reg-
ularly to make sure
its still on track
toward helping you
meet your objec-
tives. As part of this
review, you may
want to seek out
more tax-smart
investment oppor-
tunities, while
always looking for
ways to supply the
asset growth youll
need to enjoy the
retirement lifestyle
youve envisioned.
Aside from vot-
ing for the candi-
dates who best rep-
resent your inter-
ests, you may not
have much influ-
ence over what
goes on in Washington. But by electing
the right moves to help meet your goals,
you can have plenty of control over your
investment strategy.
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
phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com. Tune
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should consult with a qualified tax or
legal professional for advice on your spe-
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By Mary Jergenson,
Vice President,
Gaylord Right to
Life
So far, 2012, has
all the markings of
an exciting year.
Politically we are
planning a presiden-
tial election, as well as
state House, and U.S.
House and Senate
races. People all over
our nation will be posi-
tioning themselves to
build and flex their polit-
ical muscles.
Personally, some of us have made a
decision to get financially, spiritually, or
physically stronger, and put our new strength to
good use in ways which are important to us.
Building a large financial portfolio, or strong mus-
cles, or a spiritual legacy, are great goals, but what
happens to those thingsthose passionswhen we
are no longer here to champion the cause.
You see, it occurs to me, the very best way to build
strength, or show conviction, and demonstrate muscle, is
to get a child involved in the things I am passionate about.
Doing this insures the passion will continue to the next
generation and perhaps many more to come. Long after
our physical muscles, financial empires, or political aspi-
rations have faded, our legacy will live on through those
with whom we shared our passions.
Here in our community a number of dedicated parents,
teachers, and spiritual leaders have nurtured a passion for
the inalienable right to life. Students from all over the
northern Michigan region are stepping forward and mak-
ing a committed and serious stand for life. At the 2011,
Gaylord Right to Life benefit dinner, 45 of the 190 in atten-
dance were students. More than half of the participants of
the annual Ride For Life, Gaylord to Cheboygan bicycle
ride, were students, and they collected the largest number
of pledges.
Each year, in observance of Sanctity of Life day, hundreds
of thousands march on the mall in Washington D.C. to
protest the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973. Gaylord Right to
Life sponsors a red-eye bus trip for those who wish to be a
part of this event. Of the 54 seats on the chartered bus, 25
will be filled by area high school students.
Gaylord Teens for Life, takes an active role in supporting
the right to life for all citizens. They have supported New
Life Pregnancy Center by washing, sorting and folding
donated baby clothes, and organizing the storage area.
They also visit nursing homes in an effort to assist the
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aged. Many will also demonstrate their pas-
sion by competing in the Right To Life Oratory
Contest to be held on February 18th, at the
Knights of Columbus Hall. These students
prepare and present a 5-7 minute speech on
abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, embryonic
stem cell research, or human cloning. The
speeches are articulate, beautifully construct-
ed and painstakingly prepared through
months of research, and rehearsal. The fact
these students so deeply comprehend the
right to life, and support it, is overwhelmingly
encouraging.
Right to Life is my passion. But, whether
your passion is public speaking, fly-fishing,
knitting, cooking, politics, football, or reading,
this is the yeartoday is the dayto pass that
passion along to the next generation.
By Jim Akans
This Sunday, January 22nd, will mark the 29h
observance of National Sanctity of Human
Life Day, a special day originally designated
by former President Ronald Reagan back in
January of 1984 to focus on the intrinsic value
of human life and the fundamental right to
life.
Sanctity of Human Life Day is held on the
Sunday in January that falls closest to the day
on which the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court
case was decided; January 22nd, 1973. The
proclamation of National Sanctity of Human
Life Day has been heralded by National Right
to Life as a wonderful statement of what the
pro-life movement is really all about.
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday provides an
opportunity for pregnancy centers to share
information about the work they do to bring
life-affirming resources to their communities
and to empower women and men to choose
life for their unborn children. While abortion
has been the primary issue of focus for this
day of observance, developments in science
and medicine have also brought the issue of
bioethics, such as stem cell research and
physician assisted suicide, to the forefront.
For many, the observance of Sanctity of
Human Life Sunday has expanded to embrace
a commitment to protecting all human life.
Across the nation, activities for those sup-
porting Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on
January 22nd will include pro-life marches
and gatherings, support of the ongoing work
of local pregnancy centers, and promotion of
the pro-life message through social media.
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Seniors
Helping Seniors
By Jim Akans
The senior population in
America is growing at an
unprecedented rate. In fact, peo-
ple over the age of 85 are the
fastest growing segment of the
population, and with 77 million
leading edge baby boomer gener-
ation adults turning 65 in 2011,
and many millions more soon to
follow, the need for services
addressing seniors needs is
greater than ever before.
These needs can cross a wide
spectrum, from assistance with
tasks around the home, trans-
portation, helping with errands,
or simply companion care. In
1998, entrepreneur Kiran Yocom
founded Seniors Helping Seniors,
a program that has expanded
nationwide based on the simple
concept of matching local seniors
to assist other local seniors in
providing a wide range of in-
home care services.
In 2010, Carla Parkes, RN, was
looking for a business opportuni-
ty where she could apply her
desire to create jobs here in
Northern Michigan and give back
to the community she loves. She
found the perfect application of
those goals through establishing
a Seniors Helping Seniors fran-
chise offering in-home services to
those throughout the Northern
Michigan area.
It has been so gratifying to be
able to help provide work for
people in this area, relates
Parkes, and to assist in providing
non-medical in-home services to
seniors. As we age, our stamina
isnt what it once was, though
many older adults are much
more comfortable and stable
continuing to live at home than
they are moving to an assisted
living facility. Thats where
Seniors Helping Seniors can help.
By matching older adults with
other older adults who need
some assistance, it creates a com-
fortable bond that not only
allows people to continue to live
in their own homeit builds
friendships between those
providers and care recipients.
Seniors Helping Seniors offers a
full range of home care, including
homemaker services, transporta-
tion for needs such as shopping
or medical appointments, handy-
man services inside and outside
the home, and even 24-hour
companion care.
We tailor our services to meet
the needs of the receiver, affirms
Parkes. Initially, I will meet with
the care receiver and their family
to assess those needs. Then I
look through our list of care
providers to find the best match.
Our service is very much about
patient-centered care.
The area covered by Seniors
Helping Seniors here in Northern
Michigan extends from the
Cadillac and Manistee area in the
southwest, up to Mackinaw City,
back south to Alpena, and all
areas in-between from Lake
Michigan to Lake Huron. Its a
large service area, and though
Parkes started out with just four
care providers, she now has four-
teen active providers on her
team.
She adds, We also have other
providers available throughout
Northern Michigan when services
are required. In 2011, we served
43 people during the year, and
the need for our services contin-
ues to grow.
The mission of Seniors Helping
Seniors is simple and direct; To
provide our seniors with the abil-
ity to choose an independent
lifestyle in their own homes, for
as long as possible, with the dig-
nity and respect they deserve by
finding caring seniors to help
each other. As the senior popu-
lation continues to grow at an
record rate, its comforting to
know an organization like Seniors
Helping Seniors is close at hand
to provide assistance to older
adults in need, and create lasting
friendships along the way.
For additional information,
visit;
www.SeniorsHelpingSeniors.com
or call Carla Parkes, RN, at (989)
448-8323.
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Carla Parkes, RN, established Seniors Helping Seniors in Northern Michigan in 2010, a program that matches local seniors
to assist other local seniors in providing a wide range of in-home care services.
Improving
quality of
life at home
with
dignity and
respect
Seniors Helping Seniors
...
a way to give and to receive
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When seniors help other
seniors there is a level of
understanding and caring
that is truly exceptional.
Carla L Parkes RN, Owner
By Dave Baragrey
As we begin a new year you can
make a difference in our local econo-
my. Make a commitment to shop at
stores owned and operated by your
neighbors.
The benefits of shopping at stores
owned by locals are well documented
by research. Studies done by econo-
mists show that:
When you spend $100 at a locally
owned business $62 stays in our com-
munity.
When you spend $100 at a national
chain $42 stays in our community.
When you spend $100 on-line $0
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These figures alone should convince
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pendently owned local businesses but
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locally owned business leads to better
schools, better roads and local sup-
port of community charities and
fundraisers.
Studies also show that local, inde-
pendently owned businesses paid
higher wages and used more local
goods and services stretching that
local dollar even further.
In yet another reason for consumers
to consider shopping locally, new
research reveals that successful small
businesses are helping bolster sagging
real estate markets in some communi-
ties.
That's the finding of the American
Express Open Independent Retail
Index, which found that neighbor-
hoods with thriving independent
businesses saw home values outper-
form citywide markets by 50 percent
over the last 14 years.
The report specifically studied 27
neighborhoods where small business-
es have thrived in 15 major U.S. cities,
concluding that home values there
outperformed their broader markets.
In addition, when you shop at inde-
pendently owned businesses you will
often deal with the owner of the busi-
ness. Their knowledge of the product
or service and their concern to see
you leave as a happy customer will
usually result in a very pleasant shop-
ping experience.
If consumers would simply look for
the opportunity to shift a portion of
their spending from on-line business-
es to locally owned businesses it could
make a difference in our region of
Northern Michigan.
Make 2012 the year you make the
effort to make a difference. Make the
decision to move 10% of your spend-
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es. The elegance of the 10 percent shift
right now is that it doesnt ask people
to expand their budgets and spend
more. It asks people to be more con-
scious about where they spend what
theyve already budgeted for.
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dents living along state trunklines to be careful as they plow
snow.
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snow at the ends of driveways along the highway shoulder,
and when snow is pushed across the road, leaving snow or
slush on the road surface.
The Michigan Vehicle Code prohibits "the obstruction of
safety vision by removal or deposit of snow, ice, or slush."
This includes the end of driveways, where banked snow can
reduce visibility for vehicles trying to enter the roadway.
"When the snowbanks get higher than your average car, it
makes it very difficult for motorists to see other vehicles,"
said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle "Our crews
work to keep the shoulders clear for motorist safety and we
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Calendars in the
Stars: 2012 &
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Scholarship Will Send
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University Center Expands
Community Enrichment Programs
If some interpretations of the
Mayan calendar are correct, the
world ends this year. Is this really
what the Mayan calendar says and
what do other cultures' calendars
predict for the coming year? Please
join star lore historian and astroso-
pher, Mary Stewart Adams, at the
Otsego County Library to learn
about the three-fold Mayan
Calendar system and its 2012 fulfill-
ment. Ms. Stewart-Adams will also
discuss how the alignment of the
planets and stars affect other calen-
dars. This event will be held
January 24th at 6:30 pm in the main
library's meeting room. Mary
Stewart Adams is the Program
Director for Emmet County's
International Dark Sky Park at The
Headlands, and was the leader of
the initiative that secured the des-
ignation, making the NW Michigan
area home to one of only six such
parks in the U.S. and one of only
nine in the world.
Mary writes and lectures exten-
sively about the cultural conse-
quences of contemporary star
knowledge from her home in
Harbor Springs, MI and has been
featured in local media and in The
Detroit Free Press, Traverse
Magazine, Northern Express, and
the Chicago Tribune, as well as on
many radio and television news-
casts. Mary was honored with the
2006 Gary R Williams Award for
Dark Sky Advocate of the Year and
she consults with the International
Dark Sky Association on programs
promoting cultural literacy through
indigenous star lore at Dark Sky
Places around the world and
through her S.K.Y. initiative (Star
Knowledge for Youth).
This event is free and open to
everyone.
North Central Michigan College
and the Robert Emmet Society
seek entries for a scholarship con-
test that will send a North Central
student to Ireland this fall for a
semester of study.
This is the only scholarship
awarded by the college that sends
a student abroad for study. The
competition is based on an essay
contest, academic achievement,
student activities and an interview
with college and society represen-
tatives.
Entrants must be enrolled in an
academic program at North
Central Michigan College for the
2011-2012 school year and must
be prepared to submit an essay on
the topic, "How do the political
values of Robert Emmet, Irish
patriot and namesake of Emmet
County, relate to our world and
our lives today?"
Essays must be submitted to
Samantha McLin, associate dean
of liberal arts, by April 2. The win-
ner will be announced before the
end of the school year. Details are
available at
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The winner of this competition
will receive a scholarship for Fall
2012 at Galway-Mayo Institute of
Technology (GMIT) in Galway,
Ireland. The scholarship covers
round-trip air fare from Detroit or
Chicago and tuition, room and
books at GMIT.
Gaylord The University Center
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program of community enrich-
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spring 2012 in Gaylord. Area resi-
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such as computers, arts, finance,
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WIFE SEES REAL ESTATE
VENTURE AS POTENTIAL
FINANCIAL MESS
with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery
Q: I've found a great rental prop-
erty, but my wife doesn't want us
to buy it because doing so would
require going into debt. What do
you think?
Jim: There are so many variables
involved that your best option
would be to consult a financial
planning or real estate expert.
Specifics aside, you should know
that you're not alone -- arguments
over finances are one of the leading
causes of marital conflict, when a
mountain of debt is involved.
Let's explore the issue of debt a bit
further, since that seems to be your
primary sticking point. Financial
experts Ron Blue and Jeremy White
have noted that men and women
respond to debt differently. Men
tend to become workaholics as a
first response to debt, even though
more work and longer hours are not
the answer. A wife typically wants
her husband to be home (BEGIN
ITALS)more(END ITALS) during a
financial crisis, not less. Also, a hus-
band often won't tell his wife when
he takes on more debt, because he's
afraid she'll react negatively.
Women, on the other hand, have
an innate need for (BEGIN
ITALS)security(END ITALS), so the
prospect of debt makes them anx-
ious. Even if a husband suggests
going into debt to finance a busi-
ness opportunity or investment,
many wives will respond negatively.
Some resort to "nagging" their hus-
bands about finances at every
opportunity. This often indicates
their desire for open communica-
tion on the issue. Others go to the
opposite extreme, pretending the
debt doesn't exist and spending
money carelessly.
When it comes to finances, the
husband's basic drive to provide
may conflict with his wife's basic
need for security. That is why you
and your wife need to communicate
with each other (BEGIN
ITALS)before(END ITALS) debt is
assumed. And no matter what you
decide, make sure the decision is
mutual. That will help avoid bitter-
ness and resentment later on.
** ** **
Q: My husband is obsessed with
his job. He works 50 to 60 hours a
week and even when hes home, it
seems that hes always thinking
about work. Meanwhile, Im home
alone with three little kids. What
do I do?
Juli: What you're describing is a typi-
cal challenge for a couple five to 10 years
into marriage. Just because it's typical
doesn't mean it's not serious. Many
marriages have fallen apart in the first
decade as the husband pursues his
career and the wife plunges into moth-
erhood.
You need to take care of yourself. As
a busy mom with three little ones and a
preoccupied husband, you must find
some breathing room or you will con-
tinue to feel burned out and angry. Get
involved in a mother's group in your
church. Trade "mommy days" with
another mom just to go to the grocery
store by yourself. You need a break!
Also, you have to address this issue
with your husband. Express to your hus-
band how much you miss him and how
you feel like you are drifting into differ-
ent worlds. In these busy years, you are
unlikely to have lots of time and energy
for each other, but you have to stay con-
nected. No matter the cost, schedule a
date night twice a month. Be willing to
hear about his work (share his world)
and ask him for regular scheduled time
with you and the kids (your world). Work
together to find things that you enjoy
doing together: cooking, exercise, a
book club. You need to get back to
enjoying life together.
If you find that these suggestions are
falling flat, it's time for you two to get
some counseling. Don't wait until your
anger has festered for several
years and you can barely
stand to be in the same room
together.
** ** **
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:
ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com
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On a cold winter night there is nothing more relaxing than
settling down with a good book. As temperatures dip, the
Otsego County Library invites the community to participate
in Hot Reads for Cold Nights, a reading rewards program for
adults and teens. The program is now underway and will
run through Saturday, March 10. Persons who register will
receive a free advance copy of a recent or forthcoming book
and a colorful Hot Reads magnet to help keep track of library
checkout slips (while supplies last).
To participate, pick up an official entry form at the main
library in Gaylord or branches in Johannesburg and
Vanderbilt. There are only two requirements: 1) You must be
an Otsego County resident 16 years or older and 2) The
books/eBooks you read or audiobooks you listen to must be
those checked out from the library. Read or listen to four
books for a chance to win hot prizes, such as mugs,
booklovers calendars, tote bags, mouse pads, and media
loungers. Prizes will be awarded weekly and everyone who
finishes will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Whether you like print or eBooks, Books on CD or mp3, the
library has something of interest for everyone, says
Maureen Derenzy, Library Director. Its not about how you
read, but that you read. For those who need suggestions
for what to read next, library staffers are always willing to
recommend a good book. Or, visit www.otsegocountyli-
brary.org to check out the newest releases or use Books &
Authors to find suggestions based on author, title, plot or
keyword searches. Dont forget to click on Downloadable
EBooks and Audio to visit the UpNorth Digital Library to
browse, checkout and download audiobooks and eBooks to
an ereader, tablet or mobile phone. A free library card is
available to any Otsego County resident. Your card provides
access to a traditional collection of over 86,000 titles, public
computers, dozens of online homework and research tools,
downloadable audio and eBooks for children and adults, and
the ability to borrow from MeLCat, a statewide network of
over 400 public, academic, K12 and special libraries with
nearly 44 million items. For more information about Hot
Reads for Cold Nights or other services and programs, per-
sons may contact the Otsego County Library at 732-5841.
Exhibition Dates: January 21 April 7, 2012
Opening on January 21 from 4-6 pm, the 31st Annual
Juried Photography Exhibition at the Crooked Tree Arts
Center will present works of photographers from across the
state of Michigan. This years juror is Kim Kauffman from
Lansing, Michigan. Kauffmans photographs have been con-
sistently recognized over the last fifteen years by the
American Advertising Federation with its highest award for
excellence in advertising, the "ADDY," and in numerous
national fine art photography competitions. Ms. Kauffman
gained international recognition for a series of cameraless,
filmless photographs titled "Synergy" when she received first
place in the digital capture personal work category of PDN's
1999 digital photography competition.
My photography has always been driven by an explo-
ration of new methods and reasons for making photographs.
The act of photographing is an intuitive endeavor for me
during which I suspend conscious analysis of what I am
doing and become involved in the moment, in the process at
hand. I feel that I create my best work this way because I am
responding to an innate sense of aesthetics that I believe
may be hardwired in our brains. I access this when I am in
my "creative zone" (perhaps the equivalent of the athletic
"in the zone") and believe that viewers do the same when
they respond to artwork.
Awards will be presented in the Ermy B. & Gordon B.
Bonfield Gallery at 4:30 p.m. The opening is free and open to
the public. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located down-
town Petoskey at 461 E. Mitchell Street. For more informa-
tion please call the Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit
www.crookedtree.org. This program supported in part by the
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Mackinaw City is a wonderful place to live
and visit. It stands up to its image as a place
to Live History and Make History. Yet, with
the exception of the Music in Mackinaw
summer concert series and the Straits Area
Concert Band, it has lacked the breadth and
depth of the arts that make a community
truly vibrant. Consequently, many months
ago, in 2011, a group of interested citizens
met to create an Area Arts Council for
Mackinaw City.
The vision of this new Arts Council
encompasses the visual arts, the literary arts,
and the performing arts. It also encompass-
es the entire art process including study, cre-
ation, performance, and display. The found-
ing members believe that Mackinaw should
offer a basic level of opportunities in each of
these categories and that it should strive to
excel in one or more areas.
It is to that objective that the first annual
Art Exhibit, featuring some twelve local
Mackinaw City artists, will be held on the
week-end celebrating Winterfest. The exhibit
will take place in the front section of the
Mackinaw Clothing and Sportswear Store at
319 East Central Avenue. It will open on
Friday, January 20th with a Meet and Greet
Reception from 3:00 to 4:30pm. The exhibit
will remain open until 6:00pm that day. On
Saturday, hours will be from 10:00am until
6:00pm and on Sunday from 10:00am until
closing at 4:00pm.
Pieces selected for the exhibit come from
the works of artists Denny Beach, Bob
Fisher, Kathy Jury, Jack Keck, Wendy Leino,
Mary Lou Peters, Jerry Prior, Jim Tamlyn,
Greg Teysen, Bo Whipkey and Jane and Larry
Young. In addition there will be a Childrens
Corner featuring selected works from some
of Mackinaw Citys students, grades K-12.
As part of the Winterfest activities and the
first public event sponsored by the
Mackinaw City Area Arts Council, the gener-
al public is invited to view the talents of
many of Mackinaw Citys local citizens.
For more information about any of the
above activities, call 231-436-5626.
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Chance of Death Compared to 1-Star Hospitals
Gaylord - A report released in December 2011 by
HealthGrades, the nations most trusted, independent source
of physician information and hospital quality ratings, desig-
nated Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) 5-star rated for both
Joint Replacement and Total Knee Replacement for five con-
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Different types of back pains have different types of
causes, and to gain some relief, the cause rather than
the symptom should be addressed. People suffering
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tives to have complete bed rest, which is a misconcep-
tion. Mere bed rest would not be sufficient to alleviate
back pain if there were a serious underlying cause, like
bone degeneration, osteoarthritis, or a bone infection.
On the other hand, there is nothing as good as having
rest for some initial period (though not necessarily bed
rest), if the pain has resulted on account of a stress or a
strain.
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physical activity for some time helps relax the nerves
and reduce swelling, if any, in the painful area. This can
be eased further by using non-drug methods of pain
relief like applying hot and cold compresses to the
affected area. Cold compresses are recommended for
use during the first two to three days, later followed by
hot compresses. This technique relaxes the nerves that
have become irritated, and allows for restful sleep.
Since pains are normally associated with sleeplessness,
during phases of sound sleep the body gets time to heal
itself.
Another way of traditional pain relief, and probably
the most widespread, is the use of painkillers. Almost
everyone has his or her favorites among painkillers,
and you can use yours. But if the pain persists, and
there is no remarkable benefit from the painkillers, it is
advisable to consult a doctor and seek advice. However,
if the pain has been relieved, normal daily activity
should be resumed gradually after two to three weeks.
However bad back pain might be, it needs good, judi-
cious management. In case the pain is not the result of
a serious underlying problem, self-help techniques
mentioned above, timely use of painkillers, and plain
commonsense can go a long way in providing quick
relief. Despite these interventions, however, if the
acuteness of the problem gives way to a chronic,
unmanageable situation, expert medical help should
be immediately sought.
Its barely mid-January and most of us
have already abandoned our New Years res-
olutions. According to Lynne DeMoor, who
coordinates the Health Departments
Tobacco Reduction Coalition, quitting smok-
ing may be the most important resolution a
smoker ever makes.
My advice to smokers? she said, Dont
quit quitting. It often takes several tries
before a smoker quits tobacco for good.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) & Prevention, almost 50 mil-
lion smokers have successfully quit. In fact,
since 2002, the number of former U.S. smok-
ers has exceeded the number of current
smokers. Cigarette smoke contains more
than 7,000 chemicals and chemical com-
pounds, many of which are toxic or cause
cancer. Smoking is one cause of dangerous
plaque buildup inside your arteries. Plaque
is made of cholesterol and scar tissue. It
clogs and narrows your arteries. This can
trigger chest pain, weakness, heart attack, or
stroke. Plaque can rupture and cause clots
that block arteries. Completely blocked
arteries can cause sudden death.
Fortunately, people who stop smoking
can greatly reduce their risk for disease and
premature death, said DeMoor. And the
younger you are when you quit, the better
your chance for avoiding these problems. So
don't wait!
Quitting smoking:
- lowers the risk for lung and other types of
cancer
- reduces the risk for coronary heart dis-
ease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
- reduces respiratory symptoms, such as
coughing, wheezing, and shortness of
breath.
- reduces the risk of developing chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one
of the leading causes of death in the United
States
- reduces the risk for infertility among
women during their reproductive years.
Women who stop smoking during pregnancy
also reduce their risk of having a low birth
weight baby.
If you quit smoking, you will also help pro-
tect your children, family, and friends from
exposure to secondhand smoke that can
cause immediate harm to the nonsmokers
who breathe it. When others are exposed to
secondhand smoke from cigarettes, platelets
in their blood get sticky and may form clots,
just like in a person who smokes. This expo-
sure increases their risk for heart attack and
death. Secondhand smoke can also cause
lung cancer.
If babies and children are exposed to sec-
ondhand smoke from cigarettes, they may
suffer from bronchitis, pneumonia, and ear
infections. Exposure may make them wheeze
and cough more often. If they have asthma,
breathing in secondhand smoke from ciga-
rettes can trigger an attack that may be
severe enough to send them to the hospital.
Secondhand smoke also causes sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS).
There is no safe amount of secondhand
exposure. Breathing even a little secondhand
smoke can be dangerous. Quitting smoking
will improve your health and protect others
from exposure to secondhand smoke.
Although no single approach works best for
everyone, many effective quit methods are
available. Talk to your doctor or health care
provider about quitting, call 1-800-QUIT-
NOW, or visit www.smokefree.gov for free
information and support.
You can get ready by setting a quit date in
the next few days and by changing your
environment (e.g., get rid of all cigarettes
and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of
work and don't let people smoke in your
presence). Also, think about your past
attempts to quit. Think about what worked
and what did not. And once you quit, don't
smoke.
Get support and encouragement. Studies
have shown that you have a better chance of
being successful if you have help. You can
get support in many ways. For example, tell
your family, friends, and coworkers that you
are going to quit and want their support. Ask
them not to smoke around you or leave ciga-
rettes out where you can see them.
Talk to your health care provider (doctor,
dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or
smoking cessation coach or counselor). Get
individual, group, or telephone counseling.
Counseling doubles your chances of success.
The more help you have, the better your
chances are of quitting. Counseling can help
you identify and overcome situations that
trigger the urge to smoke. Free programs are
available at local hospitals and health cen-
ters. Call your local health department for
information about programs in your area.
Telephone counseling is also available free of
charge at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Try to distract yourself from urges to
smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get
busy with a task. When you first try to quit,
change your routine. Use a different route to
work. Eat breakfast in a different place. Do
something to reduce your stress. Take a hot
bath, exercise, or read a book. Plan some-
thing enjoyable to do every day. Drink a lot
of water and other fluids. Talk to your doctor
about medication. Medications can help you
stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke.
Over-the-counter "nicotine replacement
therapies," or NRTs, can help. These are
medications that contain nicotine to help
reduce your cravings and withdrawal symp-
toms so you can focus on changing the
behavior and habits that trigger your urge to
smoke. NRTs available without a doctor's
prescription include nicotine lozenges, nico-
tine gum, and nicotine patches. You can also
get a prescription from your doctor for NRTS
such as nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays
that act much like the over-the-counter
NRTs. Other prescription medications like
bupropion SR and varenicline tartrate do not
contain nicotine and work in different ways
to help reduce your urge to smoke. These
medications are FDA-approved and proven
to be effective in helping smokers to quit.
Talk to your doctor or health care provider.
Quit counseling can be combined with
over-the-counter or prescription medica-
tions, too. Counseling and medication are
effective when used by themselves for treat-
ing tobacco dependence. However, the com-
bination of counseling and medication is
more effective than either alone.
Regardless of how you decide to quit,
whether you use medicines, counseling, or
simply stopping smoking now, the most
important thing is to try and stick to it,
DeMoor said.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan
Public Health Code to promote wellness,
prevent disease, provide quality healthcare,
address health problems of vulnerable popu-
lations, and protect the environment for the
residents and visitors of Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties. For additional
information visit www.smokefree.gov .
Health & Wellness
Help for smokers to keep their
New Years resolution to quit
Nishanth Reddy
Are you gaining weight? Does this make you worry about
your cholesterol level? Do you feel like you need to do some-
thing about your eating habits particularly your cholesterol
diet?
What is the first thing to consider in a low cholesterol diet?
Knowing the purpose of a low cholesterol diet will make you
adhere to it more sincerely. Then before indulging in any strict
diet, low cholesterol diet included, you have to know why
some foods are safe to eat and why some are not. However, a
lifestyle change that would include a good cholesterol diet as
a first step would work best.
The basic of cholesterol lowering diet is the decrease in the
total intake of saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol in the
body to decrease weight. These types of foods are mainly
fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables have very high
fiber content; this soaks cholesterol like a sponge and dispos-
es it out of the body. Apples, oranges and pears are high fiber
foods. This includes oats and carrots. Pasta, whole grains and
potatoes are samples of complex carbohydrates.
If you want to go on a cholesterol diet you should minimize
your intake of the days total saturated fat calorie by 7% and
fat by 25-35 percent. Limit your sodium intake by 2400 mil-
ligrams daily.
Remember, cholesterol lowering diet and maintaining a
daily exercise are major factors in lowering the cholesterol
level.
Here are some tips on cholesterol diet approaches:
Taking fiber-rich foods such as whole grains as your pri-
mary source of carbohydrates. This should go hand in hand
with an increase intake of fresh fruits and vegetables such as
berries, oranges, apples, pears, grapes, bell peppers, broccoli,
kale, cauliflower, tomatoes, dark leafy greens, celery, squash
and eggplant among others.
Staying away from saturated fats which are mostly found
in animal foods such as meat, poultry and dairy products is a
good cholesterol diet. Opt for unsaturated fats instead, specif-
ically omega-3 fatty. Good sources of these would be the veg-
etable and fish oils.
Source out protein from soy protein, poultry, and fish
instead of meat.
Major lifestyle change as a part of cholesterol diet would
mean weight control, exercise, and quitting smoking.
If you want to dine out and still stick on your cholesterol
diet, here are some tips for you to follow so that you will be
able to maintain your cholesterol diet.
Find out which restaurants have low saturated fat and have
a low cholesterol menu.
Sharing your dish with your companion or taking some
home is advisable, better yet, you can also ask for appetizer-
size servings or a side dish.
Ask to separate the gravy, butter, rich sauces and dressings.
You can control your cholesterol and saturated fat much eas-
ier that way.
Ask the extras (salad, fries, baked potato) to be left off or
substitute them.
If you are craving for pizza, order the one that has veg-
etable toppings (green pepper, onions, and mushrooms)
instead of meat or extra cheese. Or to make it easier for you,
order it with half of the cheese or no cheese at all.
If you're dining on a fast-food restaurant, order sal-
ads, grilled skinless chicken sandwiches (fried and breaded
are not recommended), regular-sized hamburgers or roast
beef sandwiches. Avoid large burgers, sandwiches and french-
fries.
Choose the dishes that are cooked on a low cholesterol
method (broiled, steamed, au jus, garden fresh, baked, roast-
ed, poached, tomato juice, dry boiled and lightly saturated)
Be mindful of dishes that are high in saturated fat and cho-
lesterol. (butter sauce, fried, crispy, creamed, au gratin, au fro-
mage, escalloped, parmesan, hollandaise, barnaise, mari-
nated, stewed, basted, sauted, casserole and pastry crust)
Take note that if you lose weight, your calorie needs will
also be lowered. It will decrease the amount of saturated fat
and the fat that you will be able to consume on the cholesterol
diet.
If you are having a hard time of making changes with cho-
lesterol lowering diet, consult a nutritionist or dietitian so that
you can work up some sample diets.
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a cousin of
Ginger both roots have a long history of pro-
viding health benefits and are used liberally in
Asian cuisine. If you partake of curry you are
partaking of turmeric, the main ingredient in
curry powder. Ancient customs associate the
spice with fertility, prosperity and good luck.
India supplies about 94% of the worlds turmer-
ic.
Turmerics golden color is responsible for
making the mustard in your fridge yellow and is
used in India to dye Saris (traditional ladies
clothing of India). The yellow pigment in
turmeric comes from curcumin the active
ingredient that packs a nutritive punch.
Turmeric contains calcium, iron, manganese,
phosphorus, potassium, zinc, B vitamins and
vitamin C. It helps protect the liver from toxins,
thins the blood by inhibiting platelet aggrega-
tion, aids the circulation, lowers cholesterol and
improves blood vessel health. It has been
shown to have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory
and antibiotic properties. Turmeric has even
inhibited the spread of HIV in laboratory tests.
Turmeric is best when used six months from
purchase and should be stored in a cool, dry
place out of direct sunlight. Organic turmeric
provides the most benefit because it is not
exposed to potentially harmful chemical pesti-
cides, herbicides and is not irradiated.
Turmeric should be avoided in medicinal
quantities if you are pregnant, having surgery or
have a biliary tract obstruction.
Angela Welch-Kumar, Board Certified Natural
Health Practitioner, IHT Wellness Shop
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