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Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike through
the old growth forest at Hartwick Pines
State Park on January 5 and 19, February
2 and 16 and March 2. Visitors will have
the opportunity to hike the largest stand
of old-growth white pines. A park inter-
preter or historian from the Michigan
Historical Center will explain the impor-
tance of winter to Michigan's logging
industry in the 1800s.
The hike begins with an orientation
and introduction to Hartwick Pines,
including information on winter survival
and equipment, at the Michigan Forest
Visitor Center. The approximately one-
mile hike will travel through the old
growth forest of white pines and hem-
lock, stopping at deer beds and search-
ing for signs of porcupines and other
winter animals. A visit to the logging
museum gives hikers a chance to warm
up with a cup of hot cider around the
elevated fire pit at the logging museum,
with stories of the "shantyboys" who
endured a winter in the woods. At the
conclusion of the hike, participants may
return to the visitor center or explore
other trails in the park on their own.
Two guided hikes will take place on
each date, beginning at 10 a.m. and 1
p.m. Each hike is limited to 20 partici-
pants. The guided hikes are free, but
advanced registration is required. A
Recreation Passport is required for park
entry. The Recreation Passport replaced
the resident motor vehicle permit effec-
tive October 1, 2010. The Recreation
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By Jim Akans
It was a process that began
over a year and a half ago with
the assembling of an advisory
committee comprised of 37 rep-
resentatives from business, gov-
ernment, health care, education
and non-profit services in the
Otsego County community.
Seeking to quantify and qualify
the Quality of Life in Otsego
County, the committee, led by
Phil Alexander, began an exten-
sive study in November of 2011
that included a mailed public
survey, online survey, youth
input, community conversa-
tions at several locations, input
from a Community Assessment
Team (CAT), and countless
hours pursuing existing data,
reports and statistics relevant to
life in the county.
Phil Alexander observes, "We
created a community report
card to establish a baseline for
34 indicators and measure our
progress over time. This will
help everyone stay focused on
high priority issues and be vigil
in our search for continuous
improvement."
The results of this first-ever
Otsego County Quality of Life
study are now ready for publica-
tion, and these reports will soon
be available online at in hard
copy at several public facilities
in the county. Among the high-
lights of the report:
- Otsego County experienced
3.7-percent growth between
2000 and 2010 (compared to a
decline in Michigans population
by over one-half of a percent).
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By Jim Akans
As the Affordable Care Act rolls forward into the new year,
there are a several initiatives and tax considerations that will
be going into effect in 2013. Many major provisions of the
Act, including the implementation of health care exchanges
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take place until the calendar flips to 2014,
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requires states to pay primary care physicians 100-percent
of Medicare payment rate for primary care services. The
federal government is funding the increase, which is
designed to prepare for greater patient load for Medicaid
programs and providers.
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national pilot program to develop improve coordination
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other providers. The intent is to create payment bundling
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treatment of a condition or illness, rather than having serv-
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Paul Backenstose of Gaylord is the winner of the first-ever
Alpenfrost Pin Design Contest. Pauls nostalgic image design
was selected by the Alpenfrost Committee last Friday and he
will receive a $50 prize and the design will adorn the 2nd
Annual Alpenfrost Pin which will be available at the Gaylord
Area Chamber of Commerce office by mid-January.
The committee received several outstanding designs
entries, and wishes to thank everyone who participated in
this years pin design contest.
The 2nd Annual Alpenfrost will be held on Saturday,
February 9th, in downtown Gaylord. Returning events will
include the Polar Plunge, Frost 5K walk/run, downtown
parade, Soup Cook-off, open air ice skating on the Otsego
County Courthouse lawn, childrens games and activities,
historic horse and carriage ride through the streets of
Gaylord courtesy of Cook Family Farms, and a Michigan Beer
and Wine Festival at Treetops Resort. Among the new events
this year will be a Cupcake Wars event, Christmas Tree Toss
led by Dale Gehman, and there will be a warming tent on
Court Street in front of the pavilion which will include a beer
tent section courtesy of the Gaylord Eagles.
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will be available online beginning mid-afternoon on Friday,
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mailed to Camp Daggett.) Registrants for the first week of
camp, June 16-22 get $50 off the registration fee.
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ty to spend a week at Camp Daggett. They experience the
beauty of the natural environment that the camp provides,
make new friends, try new things and have loads of fun. The
summer program also develops a feeling of acceptance,
respect and independence that campers take home with
them. Camping provides a setting in which children can live,
learn, and develop skills that are useful throughout their lives.
Activities include group sports and games, sailing, swim-
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archery, campfires and camp-outs. The program answers a
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and wholesome. Appetites are satisfied with nourishing, fam-
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Mackinaw City - Come celebrate winter in
Mackinaw City during this year's 20th annual
Winterfest. This community wide winter event is
scheduled for the 3rd weekend in January 17-20,
2013. Enjoy amateur snow carving, sleigh rides,
poker walk, chili cook-off, euchre tournament, free
hot cocoa, Mackinaw City Art Exhibit, and the
famous outhouse race. Other fun winter activities
include games for kids, and adults beginning at
12:30 pm at the Mackinaw City Marina open space.
The Mackinaw City Art Exhibit features at least 10
area artists displayed at Mackinaw Clothing.
Sponsored by the Mackinaw City Area Arts Council,
a wide variety of media will be displayed including:
watercolors, oil paintings, woodcarvings, duck
decoys, photography, jewelry and more. An opening
reception and meet the Artists will take place from
3:00pm-4:30pm on Friday January 18th. The exhibit
will include a childrens corner on Saturday from
10-6pm and on Sunday the 20th from 10am -2pm
when the exhibit will close.
The Chili Cook Off competition begins from
11:00am and runs till 1:00pm at JRs Tailgate Pub.
Come early, taste and vote for your favorite recipe.
To place an entry a registration form is needed and
only the first 5 registrations will be accepted due to
space requirements. The Chamber Ambassadors
coordinate this annual event. Tasting and peoples
choice awards require a 3.00 2013 Winterfest Button.
Rules and entry forms are available from the
Chamber of Commerce 231 436-5574. Location to be
posted on line www.mackinawchamber.com
Mancinos* Euchre Tournament from 1:00pm to
3:00pm has a $5.00 entry fee with a 2013 Winterfest
button. Action takes place at 717 S Nicolet St at Mancinos restaurant.
Registration begins at 11:00am. Call owner, Diane Fry, for more information
on this fun and warm event at 231 436-7474. Must be 18 years or older to
participate. *Verify the location on Event day.
Weather permitting, the Snow sculpting competition will begin on
Thursday, January 17th, and continue through Saturday, January, 19th.
Judging and awards for the sculptors will be Saturday at 1:50 PM and cash
prizes are sponsored by the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau. Local snow
sculptors can register for the competition until Friday January 6th, which is
also the sculpting event cancel date due to lack of snow available for the
blocks to be made.
Join in the $1000 Grand Prize Mackinaw Pepsi International Outhouse
Race Saturday January 19. The event takes place next to the Dixie Saloon in
the Sheplers Ferry Lot along Lake Huron. Races start at 2pm and are expect-
ed to last until 3:30p.m. A parade of outhouses takes place on Saturday just
ahead of the races. The event is free to the public and is comical entertain-
ment for the whole family. Saturday audience members vote the prettiest,
most traditional and most unusual outhouses. Teams compete for cash and
trophies as well as world bragging rights.
Outhouse themes vary in styles and originality, encouraging teams, com-
panies, groups or families to be creative. Favorite entrants include Wee Wee
Tee Pee, Flamingo Flushers, The Urinator, The Potty of Gold, Rock
n Roller two hole-r, and more.
Rules are as follows: The outhouse must be on skis. Must have a 5 person
team, one inside and 4 outside to push or pull. It must have a toilet seat and
material to wipe with. Entry must have a name. Entrants under 18 must
have a parents signature and all teams/participants must sign a waiver. For
more information on this event or to enter a team, visit www.mackinawout-
houserace.com or 24/7 Hamilton 1 800 301-1765
Other events located on Central Ave. include the warming house at
Pancake Chef plus the Pageant Parade committee fish fry on the 3rd Friday
or January 18th, Poker walk from 10:30 to 1:30pm , sleigh/wagon rides by
Don Cowell 11:30am -2:30pm sponsored by Marshalls Fudge & Candy and
Mackinaw Clothing. Various restaurants and bars are offering Winterfest
specials and entertainment Thursday through Sunday.
Many activities are free with a $3.00, 20th anniversary limited edition 2013
Winterfest button/pin. Collector buttons can be purchased at the Chamber
of Commerce new location at 226 E. Central Ave next to Scalawags,
Marshalls Fudge and Candy, Mancinos, Audies, IGA, Dixie Saloon and vari-
ous businesses around town plus at each event site during the festival until
gone. Check the number on back of your button and you can win from
$1.00 to $20.00 Winning numbers will be posted at 11:00am at Pancake
Chef, Marshalls Fudge & Candy, Chamber, Outhouse Race and Carp Lake Ice
fishing event. Winterfest button winners must claim their winning
envelopes event day at Pancake Chef till 2pm, Sat &Sun Marshalls Fudge &
Candy then at the Chamber of Commerce Office by Friday, January 25, 2013.
Audies Black Tie Scholarship Ball Polar Nights
- White Out is on Saturday, January 19th from
8pm to midnight. Enjoy live music, a cocktail
reception, Chef Nicks gourmet hors d oeuvres,
plus a wonderful silent auction. For more infor-
mation call Audies at 231 436-5744. Advance
Tickets
Mark your calendar: Saturday- February 09,
2013 Annual Ice Fishing Tournament at Carp
Lake sponsored By the Paradise Lake
Association from 8-2. Registration Location is at
the DNR Access area
Winterfest is a snow or not event so we
adjust the games to the conditions. (The
snow sculpting and ice fishing is subject to
weather and cancellation so call prior
to your visit.)
For more information and a com-
plete schedule of events, visit
www.mackinawchamber.com or the
Mackinaw City Chamber of
Commerce 231 436-5574
www.mackinawcity.com 231 436-5664
or www.mackinawcity.org or
www.mackinawouthouserace.com
Mackinaw City Hosts the
20th Annual Winterfest
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Month Day Record High Normal High Record Low Normal Low Record Precip. Record Snowfall
January 3 47 F 25 F -19 F 12 F 0.86 in. 11 in.
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2008 1973 1988 1997
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Charlevoix 1/4/2010 50 1/3/2011 22.2 12/31/2012 15.8
East Jordan 1/4/2010 56.9 1/3/2011 32.7 12/31/2012 21.2
Gaylord 1/4/2010 58.6 1/3/2011 44.2 12/31/2012 37.2
Mio 1/4/2010 19.4 1/3/2011 5.8 12/31/2012 15.2
Onaway 1/4/2010 45.3 1/3/2011 27.4 12/31/2012 24.3
Petoskey 1/4/2010 62.8 1/3/2011 42.6 12/31/2012 36.1
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Health Care Reform Continued...
3. Effective as of October 1st, 2013, states
will receive two more years of funding for
the Childrens Health Insurance Program,
which offers insurance for low-income chil-
dren not covered by Medicaid.
Other provisions of the Act going into
effect in 2013 include prescription discounts
for Medicare Part D members in the gap,
and the Consumer Operated and Oriented
Plan will be awarding grants to help estab-
lish non-profit health insurance companies.
There are also few tax changes going into
effect this year.
For those with flexible health care
accounts, or Health Savings Accounts, there
will be an annual limit of $2,500 for those
accounts, and this limit will be adjusted
yearly based on changes in the cost of living.
The threshold for itemized deductions for
un-reimbursed medical expenses will
increase from 7.5-percent to 10-percent of
adjusted gross income. Medicare taxes for
those singles earning $200,000 or more, or
couples earning $250,000 or more, will
increase from 1.45-percent to 2.35-percent.
For those at that income level or above,
there will also be a 3.8-percent tax on
unearned income.
The Henry J. Kiaser Family Foundation
has a website that identifies a total of 15 pro-
visions of the Affordable Care Act that will go
into effect in 2013, as well as a timeline for
provisions that will be initiated in 2014 and
beyond. Additional information can be
found at on this website; http://healthre-
form.kff.org.
Quality of Life Continued...
growth in the 45 years and older age group,
the population declined in the under 44
years of age group.
- The top five areas of satisfaction identi-
fied in the mailed and online surveys were
the public library system, diversity of local
churches, availability of fresh produce, quali-
ty of drinking water, and opportunities to
volunteer.
- The top four areas of dissatisfaction
according to those surveyed were conditions
of local roads, availability of high speed
internet, meeting the challenges facing the
community and availability of cultural expe-
riences such as plays, concerts and art
events.
Highlights of the youth input session
found that while the friendliness of living in
a smaller community, uniqueness of Main
Street areas, family oriented spirit and abun-
dance of outdoor recreational opportunities
are major Otsego County pluses, teens
would like to see more focus on activities for
family and teens and increased job opportu-
nities.
Not surprisingly in light of a struggling
economy, lack of job opportunities, especial-
ly those that achieve an adequate or above
family living wage, was among the top prior-
ity to be addressed from all segments in the
study.
The Community Assessment Team (CAT)
split into three groups, each spending time
with Otsego County leaders visiting different
geographic segments of the county. Among
the observations shared by the team mem-
bers were:
- People in Otsego County were extremely
friendly and community oriented
- The agricultural capacity in the county
was outstanding
- Gaylord as the Alpine Village is a name
brand recognized throughout the state and
Midwest and should be marketed extensively
- The countys proximity to I-75 and M-32
make this an extraordinary location
Overall, the inaugural Quality of Life in
Otsego County study revealed that people
feel safe and enjoy living here in the hub of
the north. Once published, the study will
available for non-profit groups, such as the
Otsego County United Way and Otsego
County Community Foundation, to assist in
identifying top areas of need or concern. It
can be utilized by groups such as the Otsego
Human Services Network or Otsego County
Economic Alliance for increasing efficiencies
or targeting growth opportunities. It will
also be helpful in looking at the Countys
Master Plan, the Communities for a Lifetime
assessment, and the Health Departments
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and
Partnerships program.
"This was our first attempt at measuring
the Quality of Life in Otsego County and the
results were very positive, relate Phil
Alexander. 92% of the people we surveyed
agree this is a great place to raise a family."
The Otsego County Board of
Commissioners, the Otsego County
Community Foundation, the Otsego County
Township Officers Association, and the
Otsego County United Way sponsored the
Otsego County Quality of Life Assessment.
To learn more about the assessment, and to
view detailed results from each segment of
the study, visit www.otsego.org/qol
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Passport can be purchased on the license plate renewal
form at the rate of $10 for motor vehicles and $5 for motor-
cycles. A Recreation Passport can also be purchased at
State parks and recreation areas for the price of $11 begin-
ning January 1, 2013. The Passport will remain valid until
the date of the vehicle's next license renewal. Costs for
purchasing the Recreation Passport through license plate
renewal remains $10. Non-resident day-passes are avail-
able for $8.
Stop by the Visitor Center at Hartwick Pines, located at
4216 Ranger Rd. in Grayling, to register during business
hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily) or call: 989-348-2537. A lim-
ited number of snowshoes are available for use. Check for
availability when registering.
Hartwick Pines will also be offering evening ski events,
allowing skiers to travel one of the park's groomed ski trails
by lantern light. Over 75 lanterns will line the 1.25 mile
groomed cross-country ski trail. The ski nights will take
place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Saturday evenings of
January 12 and 26 and February 9 and 23. The Michigan
Forest Visitor Center will be open and hot beverages (cider,
tea, coffee and hot cocoa) and snacks will be offered in the
warming room. There is no charge to participate in the
evening ski events, but a Michigan Recreation Passport is
required for entry into the park.
Hartwick Pines is open daily for cross-country skiing on
over 15 miles of groomed trails. For further information
regarding upcoming events and current ski and snow con-
ditions, contact the Michigan Forest Visitor Center at (989)
348-2537.
LOCAL NEWS
On-line at www.weeklychoice.com
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231-582-5711
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231-237-9773
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8888 Ance Road, Charlevoix
231-547-9624
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06176 Old US 31 S.,Charlevoix
231-547-0133
www.dkellyantiques.com
EAST JORDAN
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205 Water Street., East Jordan
231-536-7606
Open Tuesday thru Saturday
ELLSWORTH
6ood Samar|tao
F0ro|t0re & Nore Store
6517 Center St.
Downtown Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
ELLSWORTH
6ood Samar|tao 8esa|e shop
9746 Main Street
Ellsworth
231-588-2208
thegoodsam.org
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7328 Old 27 North,
Frederic
989-348-8300
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989-732-9500
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1361 Pineview Dr. (near Lowes)
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989-705-1747
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148 W. Main St., Gaylord
989-745-5184
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1523 S Otsego Ave., Gaylord
989.448.8615
Veo0s & 8|0e Jeaos
340 West Main St., Gaylord
989-731-2600
www.venusandbluejeans.com
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1182 B. South Otsego Ave.
(Next to Sears)
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-306-3700
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501 North Center St.
Gaylord
989-448-2170
GAYLORD
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919 S. Center St.
Gaylord
989-448-2357
HARBOR SPRlNGS
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650 W Conway Rd.,
Harbor Springs
231-348-2980
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8460 M-119., Harbor Springs
231-347-8440
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201 N. Maple St., Mancelona
231-587-9606
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Downtown Mio
989-826-1503
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2429 US31 North,
Petoskey
231-348-3195
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1600 Anderson Rd.,Petoskey
231-348-6947
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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 world-
wide.
Harbor Springs Habitat for Humanity
Restore Director, Bob Bystrom, states, There
were 28 Restores in Michigan when we start-
ed this one four years ago. Today there are
approximately 50 here in Michigan, and over
800 nationwide. 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 selection 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 typically 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 efficient, 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 approxi-
mately 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 approximate-
ly 11,000 tons of waste that would have
ended up in landfills.
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.northwestmihabi-
tat.org/Restore.htm
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Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Furniture, Antiques & Goodies
06176 Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix, MI 49720
E-Mail: donkellyantiques@yahoo.com
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Web: dkellyantiques.com
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Now on Old 27 South
Alpine Transmission
and Service
We moved from our location on M-32 West to Old 27 South
Same Great Service Same Great People
Stop in and see Len, Derak or Karen for a Free Transmission Inspection
2240 South Otsego Avenue (across from Jim Wernig Chevy), Gaylord
989-732-8308
"Step in the cell!" is the first thing that you hear in a new
safety video posted on the Michigan Department of
Transportation's (MDOT) YouTube channel
www.youtube.com/michigandot. The new educational
video, titled "Distracted driver crashes and goes to jail,"
shows some of the consequences motorists can face if they
engage in dangerous distracted driving behavior.
The safety video was produced by the MDOT Office of
Communications in partnership with the Michigan State
Police (MSP), the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, and the
Traffic Improvement Association of Michigan (TIA).
MDOT hopes to raise awareness and change driving
habits to improve roadway safety. According to www.distrac-
tion.gov, the official U.S. government Web site for distracted
driving, 3,092 people were killed in 2010 in crashes involving
a distracted driver. That same year, an estimated 416,000
people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a
distracted drive
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Where your pet is treated with respect and dignity.
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Sales
We offer...Residential Commercial
Carpet Vinyl Rugs Hardwood
Ceramic Laminate Window Fashions
QUALITY EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE
(989) 731-2003 FX (989) 731-9949
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www.hickersonfloor.com
2234 M-32 West, Gaylord, MI 49735
LOCAL NEWS
BOYNE FALLS & HARBOR SPRINGS
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Northern Michigan Ski
Academy race training ses-
sions start Wednesday, Jan.
2nd at Boyne Mountain and
Thursday, Jan. 3rd at Boyne
Highlands. Training sessions
take place from 6:30 to
8:30pm on Wednesdays at
Boyne Mountain and
Thursdays at Boyne
Highlands. A meeting for
parents will take place at
both locations during the
first sessions. For registration
forms, pricing and additional
information on the Northern
Michigan Ski Academy
please refer to the website,
www.nmsa-zone.org. For
information related to this
press release call Tom Teske,
231-536-3128.
GRAYLING
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The American Red Cross will
hold multiple blood drives in
northern Michigan. On
Wednesday, January 2nd, a
blood drive will be held at the
Grayling American Legion
Hall from Noon - 5:45pm. On
Thursday, January 3rd, a
blood drive will be held at St.
Marys Family Center from
Noon 5:45pm. To schedule
an appointment please call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-
733-2767) or visit www.red-
crossblood.org. Individuals
who are 17 years of age (16
with parental permission in
some states), meet weight
and height requirements
(110 pounds or more,
depending on their height)
and are in generally good
health may be eligible to
donate blood. Please bring
your Red Cross blood donor
card or other form of positive
ID when you come to donate.
CHEBOYGAN
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An evening of Music and
Refreshments at the
Cheboygan Public Library,
100 S. Bailey St. Free and
open to the public. Monthly
on 1st Friday until April 7.
Doors open at 7pm. Music at
7:30pm
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Hospice of Helping Hands is
collaborating with local busi-
nesses this January
February to sell paper hearts
to display in their business.
Red Hearts are $1 and Gold
Hearts are $5. For more infor-
mation call the Hospice of
Helping Hands Office, at
800-992-6592.
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Classes will begin January
4th and will be held the 1st
Friday of every month at
11am at Resurrection Life
Center in Grayling New Life
Pregnancy Center will be
partnering with Resurrection
Life Center of Grayling to
offer a new service to many
in our community. Young
moms having their first child
can come join us & earn the
items needed for your baby!
There will also be an infor-
mational meeting on January
7th at 11am to learn more
about the services. Please call
989-732-1626 to inquire or to
make reservations. Space is
limited and must be reserved
to attend.
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Saturday, January 5th from
10am 4pm at Hanson Hills -
Nordic Ski Race- (3 person
teams) Men, Women, and
Co-Ed divisions. Relaxed
start, each member must
complete at least 1 timed 5K
loop between 10am and
4pm. Most combined indi-
vidual laps determine win-
ning team. Distance: 5-100K
/ Discipline: Freestyle/
Classic / FEE: $45 per team.
www.hansonhills.org
MANCELONA
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Infinity Raceway
Snowmobile Shoot-Outs Jan.
4 & 5. For details please visit
www.InfinityRaceway.com.
Raceway located at 3357
Doerr Road. Note: Some
events may be cancelled or
postponed due to weather.
Please always check ahead.
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Graylings Indoor Winter
Farm Market will be closed
over the holiday season, but
will re-open Saturday,
January 5th, 2013 and run
every Saturday through the
Winter in the Grayling Mini
Mall from 10am-2pm. Call
Beth Hubbard, Farm Market
Master at 989-619-3539 if you
wish to participate. Updates
at www.facebook.com/
GraylingFarmersMarket.
GAYLORD
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Otsego County Commission
on Aging presents Protecting
Ourselves and Each Other,
Its the Law with Social
Services Specialist, Jody
Schlaufman from the Dept.
Of Human Services. Session
is Jan. 7 from 6-8pm at the
Gaylord meal site, 120
Grandview Blvd.. Reserve
your space, 989-732-9977.
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Begins January 7th at Hanson
Hills - This Program provides
free Downhill ski lesson for
Crawford AuSable School
District 3rd & 4th graders.
Program lasts for five weeks
and is designed for first time
skiers. TIME: Mon, Tue, or
Wed 3:30pm-5pm / Ages:
CASD 3rd-4th Grade / Free,
deadline: January 3.
GAYLORD
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Four Star Nutrition is hosting
a new 8 week Weight loss
challenge starting January 8
at 5:30 PM. Registration fee is
$29 (Paid out in cash to
Biggest Losers). Register by
January 4 and receive a Free
Gift. Let us help you keep
those New Years Resolutions.
Location is 604 W Main St,
989-448-8618.
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Grayling is in search of host
families ASAP for mid
January through June for
some wonderful kids - Julie
from Brazil is really into
sports, Gustavo is from Brazil
and is an all A student, and
Vincent is from France and is
into all sports. The kids have
their own spending money
and insurance, they can
share a bedroom too.
Commitments needed ASAP.
Please contact Laura Schans
at 989-344-2313 or
ljschans@charter.net for fur-
ther details.
GAYLORD
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They Gaylord Area Chamber
of Commerce along with the
Gaylord Regional Airport and
Alpine Tavern & Eatery invite
you to be a part of the first
networking event for 2013.
Business After Hours will be
held on January 9th from 5-
7pm at the Gaylord Regional
Airport and will be catered by
Alpine Tavern & Eatery.
Come enjoy a fun night with
other business professionals
and start some new business
relationships while you are
there. The cost is $5 for
Chamber Members and $10
for Non-Members.
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Begins January 10th at
Hanson Hills - This Program
provides ski Cross Country
Ski lessons for Crawford
AuSable School District 5th &
6th graders. Program lasts
five weeks and is designed for
first time skiers. TIME: Wed,
Thur. 3:30pm-5pm / Ages:
CASD 5th-6th Grade / Free,
deadline: January 3.
CHEBOYGAN
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The Gordon Lightfoot
Tribute with orchestra.
January 11th and 12th at 7:30
PM at the Opera House, 403
N Huron St. Reserved seat-
ing; adults $18, students
$12.50; call the Opera House
at 231-627-5841
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Begins January 10th from
3:45-5pm at Hanson Hills.
This is a racing team for kids
5th grade to 8th grade.
Practices are 3 days/week
with meets scheduled
around northern Michigan
against other schools.
Parents must provide all
transportation. Fee: $15.
Deadline January 7.
www.hansonhills.org
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Family fun in the snow.
Contests, Races, Winter
Knight and Belle of the
Blizzard and much more. For
information call the
Chamber 231-536-7351. Jan.
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Char-Em United Way's 2013
Community Investment
Allocation process has
begun. Non-profit agencies
which provide programs and
services meeting the health
and human service needs of
Charlevoix and Emmet
Counties are encouraged to
submit a Letter of Intent to
apply for funding. Letter of
Intent applications can be
requested by contacting
Char-Em United Way at 487-
1006. All first time applicants
are encouraged to call first
and discuss their program.
Applications can also be
downloaded from United
Way's website www.chare-
munitedway.org under
Allocations/Apply for
Funding. Letters of Intent are
due by January 11. The sub-
missions will be reviewed by
the United Way Allocation
Committee, and agencies
which meet United Way's
funding criteria and priori-
ties will be invited to submit
a complete application.
PETOSKEY
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Robbie Smith Jazz Quartet,
Mind's Eye, with Edye Evans-
Hyde, presented by the
Crooked Tree Arts Center Jan.
12 at 8 pm. Contemporary
jazz with an edge by some of
the most in-demand musi-
cians in the Midwest joined
by the 2011 West Michigan
Jazz Society Musician of the
Year, Edye Evans-Hyde, who
has been singing jazz, blues
and pop for over 30 years.
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Mercy Hospice is holding a
training session for people
interested in becoming hos-
pice volunteers on January
15th & 17th at the Grayling
Nature Center. The work-
shops will start at 9 am and
last until 3:30 pm with a
break for lunch, which will be
provided. Participants will
learn about hospice philoso-
phy, family structures, com-
munication, bereavement
and social work issues relat-
ed to hospice patients, dis-
ease processes, and other
topics related to hospice
care. After training, volun-
teers can share their time,
talent and expertise in a
number of different ways,
including providing com-
panionship and socialization
for patients who may be
dying without family or
friends nearby; provide
breaks for tired caregivers;
take patients out on errands
or to doctors appointments;
or even help patients check
off items on their bucket list,
like going fishing for the last
time or fixing up the old car
in the garage for good.
Volunteering for hospice asks
for 2 hours a month, or up to
4 hours a week, depending
on your schedule and avail-
ability. To sign up for the
training, call Jill Tremonti,
Volunteer Coordinator at
989-344-4409 or email
t r e m o n j m @ t r i n i t y -
health.org.
CHEBOYGAN
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The Russian National Ballet
presents Swan Lake.
Tchaikovskys Swan Lake is
one of the most beloved bal-
lets of all time. It is known for
its demanding technical
skills. Thursday, January 17th
at 7pm at the Opera House.
Reserved seating; adults $38,
students $12.50. Call the
Opera House at (231) 627-
5841 for tickets.
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The Community is invited to
attend a Winter Picnic
Dinner on Thursday, January
17th from 4-6pm. Menu
includes BBQ Ribs, Au Gratin
Potatoes, Peas & Pearl
Onions, Strawberry &
Blueberry Fruit Mix and
Banana Split Cake. The meal
is only $5 per person with a
suggested donation of $2.50
for people 60 and over.
Dinner is open to the public
and no reservations are
required. The Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center is
located at 308 Lawndale
Street. For more information
contact the Senior Center at
(989) 348-7123.
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20th Annual Community
sponsored events- January
17, 18 and 19th. Coordinator
needed for day of events.
Open community meeting,
Wednesday, January 2nd, 10
am at Audie's Restaurant.
Contact Dawn at the
Chamber 436-5574.
Buttons are available at the
Chamber office; $3 each, 4
for $10 or 8 for $20. They are
also available to purchase at
Marshall's Fudge, Audie's,
IGA and more. Each button
is numbered. You can with
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for this grand winter celebra-
tion. There will be ice carving
competitions and a wide
variety of winter activities,
and fireworks display to
please the whole family. The
Ice and Spice Cook-Off will
be a part of the festival on
January 19th.
MACKINAW CITY
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Saturday January 19th at
2PM at Shepler's Parking Lot
across from the Dixie Saloon.
Teams compete for cash and
trophies as well as world
champion bragging rights.
Grand prize is $1,000. For
more information on this
event or to enter a team, visit
www.mackinawouthouser-
ace.com or call 800-301-1965
PETOSKEY
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Series presents, join the
Blissfest Music Organization
as they present the band
Harper Blues Acoustic at the
Crooked Tree Arts Center on
Saturday, January 19th at
8pm. Tickets are $10 mem-
bers/$15 non-member in
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door. Advanced reserved are
$15/$20. Students are off.
PETOSKEY
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Join the Crooked Tree Arts
Center as they present
Nocturne Jan. 19 - April 5.
Artists from across the state
have submitted artwork for
this winter Nocturne exhibi-
tion. Nocturnes (a night
scene) will be in a variety of
media - painting, drawing,
pastel, quilting, silk-screen,
etching, prints, stained glass-
work, photography and mul-
timedia.
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Mackinaw City during this
year's 20th annual
Winterfest. This community
wide winter event is sched-
uled for the 3rd weekend in
January 17-20, 2013. Enjoy
amateur snow carving, sleigh
rides, poker walk, chili cook-
off, euchre tournament, free
hot cocoa, Mackinaw City Art
Exhibit, and the famous out-
house race. Other fun winter
activities include games for
kids, and adults beginning at
12:30 pm at the Mackinaw
City Marina open space.
GRAYLING
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Commission on Aging &
Senior Center, in partnership
with Hanson Hills Recreation
Authority, invites you to par-
ticipate in two special Cross
Country Ski Lessons for older
adults. The sessions will be
held on Mondays, January 21
and 28 at 2pm at Hanson
Hills Recreation Area, located
at 7601 Old Lake Rd in
Grayling. This is a great
opportunity to learn to cross
country ski or maybe just
brush up on your skills. The
classes are open to the first
10 older adults who register
and pay at the Senior Center.
The cost is only $15 per ses-
sion, which includes equip-
ment rental. To register, con-
tact the Commission on
Aging at (989) 348-7123,
located at 308 Lawndale St.
GRAYLING
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The public is welcome to
hear Director Alice Snyder of
the Crawford County
Commission on Aging (COA)
& Senior Center give a pres-
entation detailing the high-
lights of the fiscal year 2011-
2012. This presentation will
take place at the Senior
Center, 308 Lawndale Street
in Grayling, on two dates:
Monday, January 21st at 3 pm
and for our working seniors
and community members on
Thursday, January 24th at 6
pm. This will be a great
opportunity for questions or
dialogue regarding activities
and programs or the future of
the COA location.
GAYLORD
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Mercy Hospice is holding a
training session for people
interested in becoming hos-
pice volunteers on January
22nd & 24th at the Otsego
County United Way. The
workshops will start at 9 am
and last until 3:30 pm with a
break for lunch, which will be
provided. Participants will
learn about hospice philoso-
phy, family structures, com-
munication, bereavement
and social work issues relat-
ed to hospice patients, dis-
ease processes, and other
topics related to hospice
care. After training, volun-
teers can share their time,
talent and expertise in a
number of different ways. To
sign up for the training, call
Jill Tremonti, Volunteer
Coordinator at 989-344-4409
or email her at
t r e m o n j m @ t r i n i t y -
health.org.
GRAYLING
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You are invited by the
Crawford County
Mercy Hospital Grayling to
learn more about prevention
of the Winter Blues during a
free Breakfast Seminar.
Lindsey DeRousse, LLMSW,
social worker from Mercy
Manor will be presenting on
this topic on Tuesday,
January 22nd at 9am. Winter
can be a challenging time for
many people, with around
one in 20 people experienc-
ing a yearly battle with
Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD), commonly called the
Winter Blues. She will share
tips to prevent the Winter
Blues and talk about when to
seek help from a health care
provider to manage symp-
toms associated with SAD.
Breakfast will feature
Breakfast Casserole, Cheesy
Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Mix and
juice and coffee. The presen-
tation and breakfast is free of
charge, open to the public
and will be held at the Senior
Center at 308 Lawndale St.
No reservations are required.
For more information, con-
tact the Senior Center at 348-
7123.
PETOSKEY
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Swirl with the Crooked Tree
Arts Center Jan 24, 5:30 -
7pm. What could be better
than fine wine, fine art and
fine food all shared among
friends. Join the Crooked
Tree Arts Center for the
monthly tastings in their gal-
leries. Mingle among a back-
drop of beautiful art while
listening to the music of Jeff
Pagel. Food provided by the
Depot Club & Restaurant in
Harbor Springs. Tickets are
$15 in advance and $20 at the
door.
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Presents Wales: Land of Song,
Jan. 24 at 7pm. This film
includes a trip down the West
Coast, Cardiff, Swansea and
the Gower Peninsula and
much more. Tickets are $8
and are available at the door.
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January 25th and February
25th at 7pm at Hartwick
Pines State Park join us for a
Full Moon guided snowshoe
hike. Please call the visitor
center at Hartwick Pines at
989-348-2537 or stop in at
the Visitor Center (normally
open daily 9am to 4pm) to
sign up. Some snowshoes are
available to use for free, how-
ever check for availability
when registering. A warming
room is available in the visi-
tor center during open hours
every weekend and most
weekdays. There is no charge
for the snowshoe hikes; how-
ever a Recreation Passport is
required for park entry. For
more information on this
and other programs at
Hartwick Pines, please call
989-348-2537 or visit us
online at
www.michigan.gov/hartwick
pines or
www.michigan.gov/logging-
musem.
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Head to Indian River for a
fun-filled weekend Jan. 25-
26. Enjoy dog sled races,
broomball, ice skating, snow-
shoe hiking, snowman build-
ing contests, bingo, poker
run, the Taste of Indian River
and much more.
GAYLORD
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Eagles Hall Host the Pink
Ribbon Riders Jan. 25 & 26.
The Snow Run is a two day
event open to both men and
women, including a welcome
party, snowmobile ride(s),
awards banquet and more.
Snow Run Includes Two (2)
days of Fun! Snow Run par-
ticipants will receive two
days on fun including a cus-
tom PRR collectors patch
and below:
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The Northland Sportsmen's
Club will be having the Craft
Show/Flea Markets again this
year. The dates are: January
26, February 23, March 23
and April 20. 9am - 4pm
CHEBOYGAN
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Kiwanis Sport fishing
Banquet January 26, 5pm -
8pm at Cheboygan Knights of
Columbus Hall. Over $5000
in door, bucket and super
prizes, over 100 Door Prizes,
14 Sports Related Bucket
Drawings, Live Auction,
Contact any Kiwanis
Member for Tickets.
GRAYLING
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The Crawford County
Senior Center presents Live
and in person, singers Ann &
Will Rowland. You are invited
to a 45 minute concert on
Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6pm at
the Senior Center. Ann & Will
Rowlands tasteful combina-
tion of guitars and mandolin
underscores vocal harmony
that is often so tight that it
becomes hard to tell the voic-
es apart. Anns quiet nature is
countered by Wills energy
and sense of fun that encour-
ages audiences along a path
of delightful surprises. The
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale Street. There is
no admission charge for the
concert, but donations are
gladly accepted. We invite
you to join us for a Pepperoni
Pizza Dinner with Cole Slaw,
Brussels Sprouts and
Pineapple at 5pm prior to the
concert. The cost of the din-
ner is $5 for those under 60
and a suggested donation of
$2.50 for those 60 and over.
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Once again, its time to make some
New Years resolutions. This year, in
addition to promising yourself that
youll hit the gym more often, learn a
new language or take up a musical
instrument all worthy goals, of course
why not set some financial resolu-
tions?
Consider these suggestions:
Boost your retirement account con-
tributions. If your income will rise this
year, consider putting more money into
your employer-sponsored retirement
plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) and
457(b). You typically contribute pre-tax
dollars to your plan, so, the more you
put in, the lower your taxable income.
Plus, your money can have tax-deferred
growth potential.
Dont over-react to the headlines.
Lately, youve heard a lot about the fis-
cal cliff, political paralysis, the debt
ceiling and other Really Scary Topics.
These issues are not insignificant but
should they keep you from investing?
After all, in any given year, you wont
have to look hard to find warnings and
negative news events and many peo-
ple do use these ominous-sounding
headlines as a reason to head to the
investment sidelines for a while. But if
youre not investing, youre unquestion-
ably missing out on opportunities to
make progress toward your financial
goals. So, instead of focusing on the
news of the day, make your investment
decisions based on the fundamentals of
those investments you may be consider-
ing, along with your goals, risk tolerance
and time horizon.
Keep whittling away your debt. Over
the past few years, Americans have done
a good job of lowering their debt bur-
dens. Of course, the economy is still
tough, and it can be challenging to
avoid taking on new debts. But the less
debt you have, the more you can invest
for your retirement and other important
objectives.
Rebalance your portfolio to accom-
modate your risk tolerance. If you spend
too much time worrying about the ups
and downs of your investments, then
your portfolios potential for volatility
may be too great for your individual risk
tolerance. On the other hand, if you
continually see little growth in your
holdings, even when the financial mar-
kets are going strong, you may be
investing too conservatively especial-
ly if you are willing to take on some cal-
culated risk to potentially boost your
returns. So review your portfolio at least
once in 2013 to see if it needs to be
rebalanced to fit your risk tolerance.
Get some help Navigating the
investment world by yourself is not easy.
For one thing, theres a lot to know
different types of investments, changing
tax laws, the effects of inflation, interest
rate movements, and much more.
Furthermore, when youre making
investment deci-
sions on your own,
you may have a
hard time being
objective so you
might end up
investing with
your heart, and
not your head.
The need for
knowledge and
objectivity point to
the advantages of
working with an
e x p e r i e n c e d
financial profes-
sional someone
who understands
both the financial
markets and your
individual needs
and goals.
These arent the
only financial res-
olutions you could
make for 2013
but if you follow
through on them,
you may well need to make fewer ones
when 2014 rolls around.
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
in Tuesday Mornings 8:30 am to Eagle
101.5 for Phil Hofweber to hear his week-
ly Financial Focus Topic. Edward Jones,
its financial advisors and employees do
not provide tax or legal advice. You
should consult with a qualified tax or
legal professional for advice on your spe-
cific situation.
FINANCIAL FOCUS
MAKE SOME NEW YEARS
(FINANCIAL) RESOLUTIONS
FOR 2013
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Gaylord Council for the Arts (GACA), in
conjunction with Seams Like New resale shop
and Crossroads Industries, will be holding a
Northern Stars Open Mic contest this com-
ing January.
This exciting mid-winter event invites high
school age students in the Otsego County
area to offer a solo musical performance dur-
ing one of two preliminary rounds; the first
on January 16th and the second on January
23rd. A panel of three judges, each with a
diverse musical background, will select the
top three performers from each of those qual-
ifying events, and those six contestants will
compete in a final round on January 30th.
While the recognition of being named a
Northern Star is certainly a shining honor,
the top three winners during the final round
on January 30th will also receive cash prizes,
generously donated by GACA and Crossroads
Industries. First place award will be $300
second place will receive $150, and the third
place award recipient will take home $75 in
cash. All three winners will also have the
opportunity to perform under the tent at this
years Alpenfrost celebration, taking place on
Saturday, February 9th.
To qualify for the Northern Stars Open Mic
contest, entrants must;
- be a high school or high school age home-
schooler in the Otsego County area
- perform solo on their own instrument,
and if a vocalist only, must perform with live
musical accompaniment
- play up to three songs during one of the
two qualifying event evenings
Northern Stars Open Mic contest events
will be held at the Seams Like New retail store,
located 130 W. Main Street in downtown
Gaylord. Each event will begin at 5 pm, and
run till approximately 8 pm. Those signing up
for the event will be assigned a performance
time slot (up to 15 minutes in length) on a
first come first reserve basis.
To register for this event, visit Seams Like
New on Facebook and send a message with
your name, contact information, and a brief
description of the type of performance - such
as vocal and instrument, instrument only, or
vocal with live accompaniment. Applicants
will receive a reply noting the date and time
slot designated for their performance.
Dont wait for this chance to become a new
Northern Star! Space the January 16th and
23rd qualifying rounds are limited and will be
filled on first come, first reserved basis.
For additional information, contact
Elizabeth Palmer at epalmer@crossroadsin-
dustries.com or Jim Akans at
jcakans@gmail.com
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The North Central Michigan College gym
and fitness center will offer several fitness
and fun activities for families of all ages.
Activities will be in the Student and
Community Resource Center gymnasium on
the Petoskey campus.
On the first Monday of each month, start-
ing January 7 at 5 p.m., families are invited to
Family Fun and Fitness Night. Activities will
include soccer, basketball, volleyball and
Eclipse Ball. There will be appropriate toys
and tumbling mats for toddlers and an
obstacle course for children ages 7 to 11.
The fitness staff will be available to help par-
ents and their children with all activities.
Participants should wear suitable gym cloth-
ing and clean, dry shoes. Family Fun and
Fitness Nights are also scheduled on
February 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6, 2013.
Cost is $5 per family and includes all activi-
ties and light refreshments.
There will be a pickleball workshop on
Friday, January 18th. The workshop will
include two sessions, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
for beginners, and from 11 a.m. to noon for
intermediate to advanced students.
Northern Michigans National Champion,
Carolyn Ebbinghaus, will lead the instruc-
tional sessions. She will also have an assort-
ment of paddles, balls and other equipment
available. Carolyn recently won the 2012
National Womens Singles 50+ division
Pickleball Championship. She has also won
a silver medal in womens doubles at the
national tournament in Arizona.
Participants will learn the skills and drills
of pickleball, a game similar to tennis played
on a volleyball court with a wiffle ball and
paddle. The game offers all of the skill and
strategy of tennis with less running.
Invented in 1965, the sport combines ele-
ments of badminton, tennis and table ten-
nis. The cost of the workshop is $5 for cur-
rently enrolled students and $10 for non-stu-
dents. All equipment will be furnished.
Participants should wear suitable gym cloth-
ing and clean, dry shoes.
Call 231-439-6370 for information and to
reserve your place in class.
North Central fitness center offers
winter family activities
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Catholic Community associate pastor, gave a
presentation about the Holy Land and the
Nativity to the younger students at Bishop
Baraga Catholic School. Father Joe dressed in
costume as a shepherd and used a slide show
of the Holy Land to set the scene for his
Nativity presentation.
Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" is one of the most beloved
ballets of all time. It is known for its demanding technical
skills. Swan Lake remains a favorite for many dancers
because of its extreme difficulty; technically and emotion-
ally. The prestige that comes with performing Swan Lake
flawlessly is invaluable. The Russian National Ballet will
bring over 50 dancers to The Opera House, composed of
dancers of singular instruction and vast experience.
A synopsis of the story is available for all ticket holders to
help audience members read about the story prior to the
performance.
The performance will take place at 7:00 p.m. on
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Adults - $38; Students - $12.50
LOCAL NEWS
Grayling - The Relay For Life of Crawford
County Planning Committee is planning the
July 13-14 Relay that will be held at the
Grayling High School Track. The event's Kick
Off is Tuesday, February 26 at 6 pm at
Michelson Memorial United Methodist
Church and the public is invited.
Planning
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American House Senior Living
Communities expand into northern
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include two senior living properties, locat-
ed at 2000 East Mitchell Rd., in Petoskey,
and 615 Petoskey Ave., in Charlevoix.
Sunnybank Assisted Living opened its
doors in Petoskey, in 1999, under the lead-
ership of Diane Gillette and Ruth
Bellissimo. As former members of
American House themselves, the pair took
their expertise to northern Michigan.
Following their success in Petoskey,
Sunnybank Charlevoix opened in 2006. In
July 2009, Diane Gillette sadly succumbed
to cancer. Her son, American House Chief
Operating Officer Rob Gillette, has stepped in to carry on the
family business.
American House is and always has been a family business.
Im glad we have the opportunity to keep my mothers com-
pany in the family too, said Rob Gillette. My mother and
Ruth laid a great foundation here in northern Michigan, with
two caring and vibrant senior communities. I look forward to
preserving their legacy, and celebrating the heritage of
Sunnybank.
The acquisition of Sunnybank Assisted Living will bring the
total number of American House locations to 32 statewide,
further solidifying American Houses status as the largest
provider of senior housing in Michigan.
Both communities will include restaurant-style dining
experiences, and a full life enrichment program, with as
diverse activities, social opportunities and special outings,
much like all other American House locations statewide.
During the winter months, both communities will undergo
renovations, including:
Update and upgrade interior decorations and furniture
Expanded patios and outdoor sitting areas
The addition of a van, to chauffeur residents to scheduled
outings
Following completion of the planned renovations,
American House Petoskey and Charlevoix will host a grand
reopening in the spring of 2013, with a flag raising ceremony
at both locations.
American House Petoskey features 44 individual one bed-
room and studio apartments. American House Charlevoix
features 49 individual one bedroom and studio apartments.
Medical services will be offered by McLaren Northern
Michigan affiliate VitalCare. As northern Michigans largest
home healthcare provider, they will offer services such as
assistance with medication management and other medical
services, from on-site health care professionals.
For more information about American
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house.com, or call (248) 203 1800.
Founded over 30 years ago, American House
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resident. The company offers maintenance-
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SUNDAY SERVICES
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Friendship Church
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Pastor Steve Datema
A Christian Reformed Ministry
Enjoy the music and message every Sunday morning
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Our Mission: A Spirit filled family of God united in our fear and love of Christ and
committed to the truth of the Bible. A praying church that equips its members to care,
serve and reach out to others with the saving grace of Jesus Christ.'
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Daily Word
THURSDAY: Deuteronomy 32:28-29 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 28 For they are a
nation lacking in counsel, And there is no understanding in them. 29 Would that they
were wise, that they understood this, That they would discern their future!
FRIDAY: Proverbs 23:17-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 Do not let your heart envy
sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always. 18 Surely there is a future, And your
hope will not be cut off. 19 Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.
SATURDAY: Jeremiah 29:11-13 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 11 For I know the plans
that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you
a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will
listen to you. 13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your
heart.
SUNDAY: 1 Timothy 6:18-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 18 Instruct them to do good, to
be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 storing up for themselves
the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which
is life indeed. 20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and
empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge 21
which some have professed and thus gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you.
MONDAY: James 4:13-15 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 13 Come now, you who say,
Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and
engage in business and make a profit. 14 Yet you do not know what your life will be like
tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. 15
Instead, you ought to say, If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that.
TUESDAY:
Hebrews 4:7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 He again fixes a certain day, Today, saying
[a]through David after so long a time just as has been said before, Today if you hear His
voice, Do not harden your hearts.
WEDNESDAY: Joshua 1:7-9 New American Standard Bible
(NASB) 7 Only be strong and very courageous; be careful
to do according to all the law which Moses My servant
commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the
left, so that you may have success wherever you go. 8 This
book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but
you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be
careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then
you will make your way prosperous, and then you will
have success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong
and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the
Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
513 Charles Brink Rd. Gaylord
Rev. Karen Huddelson
Aaron Hotelling, Director of Music
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Sunday School
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PERSPECTIVE
Charles Jarman
Choice Publications
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Two days ago 2013 marched in. That means there is 363 days left in this year. What are you looking for
in this time? For some it is to get in shape and lose weight. For some it is to find work and have a better
lifestyle. For some it is the birth of a child or a better job. For some it is getting married, for others it is
getting a promotion or a raise in pay at work There is a lot to look forward to in 2013.
Im currently listening to Paul Tripp as he is streamed live from Crus( formerly Campus Crusade for
Christ) Indianapolis Indy CC Winter Conference in Indianapolis. Paul is Professor of Pastoral Life and
Care at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas. As I write this perspective, he is talking about the impor-
tance of living in the little moments that we so often ignore. Most people want to live in the big
moments, some are mentioned above. They gloss over the little moments thinking they are not important
but they are important because that is where God meets us on an everyday basis. The little moments are
those places where when you have a heated disagreement with your spouse you walk away thinking they
will get over it and Holy Spirit whispers in your ear you need to apologize to her/him. Those little
moments are also where God tells you He is proud of you, that you have done a good job, that you have
what it takes. There will be far more little moments in the coming year than the big ones good or not so
good.
My wife bought me the book THE BRAVEHEARTED GOSPEL by Eric Ludy for Christmas. There is a
quote by Thucydides on the back cover that says The bravest are those who have the clearest vision of
what is before them, both the glory and danger alike, and yet nevertheless, go out to meet it. Habakuk
2:2-3 points this out in the New American Standard Bible when it says, Then the Lord answered me and
said, Record the vision And inscribe it on tablets, That the one who reads it may run. For the vision is yet
for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it
will certainly come, it will not delay.
To be honest I dont look forward as much as I should. I take one day at a time and whatever comes
with it. I dont dream big dreams or have high hopes. Like many I would like to have more income and to
not be as busy and to be more productive.
In the past year I have had several friends tell me that God has big plans for me. They havent told me
what they are which is ok because this is causing me to press in and seek God to find out for myself what
this means. I think for me the thing I look forward to is to have what it takes to go out and meet both the
glory and the danger alike and to do what God has planned for me.
Are you willing in 2013 to pick up your Bible and find out what glory, danger or vision await you? If
you need assistance you can contact a local church or one at the bottom of this page. I hope you have a
very happy New Year
Thoughts on...What are you
looking forward to in 2013??
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LOCAL NEWS
Compiled by Jim Akans
Theres nothing quite like the turning of the
year to provoke one to look back at the times
past with a sense of nostalgia for what has
been as well as anticipation of what is to be.
Looking back 100 years ago, when the 20th
Century was just getting steady on its legs, the
world was a significantly different place than it
is today. Here are a few mind boggling statis-
tics from a world just a few generations past;
- The average life expectancy was 47 years;
according to the Center for Disease Control
(CDC) today it is 77.9 years.
- Only 14 percent of homes had a bathtub.
- There were only 8,000 cars, (in 2007 the
Department of Transportation (DOT) estimat-
ed there were 254.4 million registered passen-
ger vehicles) and only 144 miles
of paved roads, (up to 3.9 mil-
lion as of 2008 according to
Bureau of Transportation
data).
- The tallest structure in the world was the
Eiffel Tower (at 1,063 ft). Today, the worlds
tallest structure is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, at
2,723 feet.
- The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per
hour. The average worker made between $200
and $400 per year. A competent accountant
could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist
$2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500
and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engi-
neer about $5,000 per year. According to the
2010 Census, todays median family income is
$49,777.
- More than 95 percent of all births took
place at HOME.
- Sugar cost four cents a pound, eggs were
fourteen cents a dozen, and coffee was fifteen
cents a pound.
- Most women only washed their
hair once a month, using Borax or
egg yolks for shampoo.
- Canada passed a law that prohib-
ited poor people from entering into
their country for any reason.
- Crossword puzzles, canned beer,
and ice tea hadn't been invented yet.
- There had been no World Wars.
- The five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
- In 2009, the leading causes of death were;
1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases
5. Accidents
- Only 8 percent of homes had a telephone.
- There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
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- Two out of every 10
adults couldn't read or
write. Only 6 percent of
all Americans had gradu-
ated from high school. That figure is at 69 per-
cent as of a 2009 report published by the
Alliance For Excellent Education
- Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all
available over the counter at the local corner
drugstores. Back then pharmacists said,
'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy
to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels,
and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.'
- Eighteen percent of households had at least
one full-time servant or domestic help.
- There were about 230 reported murders in
the entire United States. The U.S. Department
of Justice reported 16,272 homicides in 2008.
How things have changed in 100 years
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By Jim Akans
A great New Years resolution is to spruce
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spaces in the home. The expert team at JnJ
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residential and commercial construction
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clients an ongoing commitment to the high-
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Founder Jim Jeffers passion for construc-
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he first picked up a hammer and began help-
ing his grandfather, Curt Jeffers pull nails on
the job site. Jim Jeffers continued to assist
his grandfather during summer breaks over
the next decade, learning the craft of home-
building, and landing his first job building a
backyard deck at the age of 17. A few years
later, in 1991, Jeffers obtained his builders
license and founded JnJ Construction.
Since those beginnings, the JnJ
Construction team has built well over 100
homes ranging from 900 to over 10,000
square feet in size, and transformed hun-
dreds of existing residences through the
magic of home remodeling. The company
has also built or renovated several commer-
cial structures, including downtown Gaylord
storefronts, part of the towns new City Hall
building, Gaylord Schools, work on the
Gaylord Meijer store, area churches, and the
Montmorency Courthouse. Their clients are
from all walks of life, each drawn to JnJs rep-
utation of excellence in customer service
and expert workmanship.
One of JnJs early residential projects, a
major renovation of a classic Victorian style
home in Gaylord, was awarded First Runner-
up for a remodel/renovation in a Norandex
Corporation annual competition. The com-
pany has continued to remain on the leading
edge of building technologies over the years,
becoming an Energy Star Certified builder in
2008 and implementing many Green or sus-
tainable products and techniques in their
current projects.
Much of our success can be attributed to
the team of employees, local trades people
and suppliers I have worked with over the
years, relates Jeffers. Most have been with
me for at least ten years, and some since the
very beginning.
Jeffers notes he has observed some signifi-
cant changes in the homebuilding industry
over the years. The use of environmentally
friendly products has grown, such as insula-
tion, glues, laminated joists and beams
instead of solid timbers, and roof truss sys-
tems. Homes are much better insulated
today, partly because of changes in the
building code. Advances in technology, par-
ticularly the Internet, have allowed faster
and more accurate communications with the
homeowner. While material and labor prices
have increased over the years,
todays low interest rates and
market corrections make this an
excellent time to build or remod-
el.
Jim Jeffers wife, Jennifer, han-
dles the marketing for the firm,
and the husband and wife team
also own and operate JnJ Alpine
Auto Wash on M-32 West in
Gaylord. The couple has four
children; Olivea, Kinzie, Brody,
and Kaylee.
We enjoy driving around the
area and looking at the many
project my company has had a
hand in, Jeffers states.
Working with homeowners and
helping them turn their dreams
into a final home product is one
of the most rewarding parts of
my job. It is very important to
me that our past clients know
how thankful we are for the
work, the repeat work and for all
the great referrals. We have
become great friends with sever-
al of our past clients over the
years.
Jeffers also emphasizes that he expects his
company to be around for at least another
20 years, maintaining their commitment to
doing the highest quality job for each and
every customer. Its nice to know that some
things dont change.
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much economic benefit for the
surrounding region as shopping at
a chain, a new study has conclud-
ed. The analysis also found that
eating at a local restaurant pro-
duces more than twice the local
economic impact of dining at a
chain restaurant.
The research firm Civic
Economics analyzed data from fif-
teen independent retailers and
seven independent restaurants, all
located in Salt Lake City, and com-
pared their impact on the local
economy with four chain retail
stores (Barnes & Noble, Home
Depot, Office Max, and Target) and
three national restaurant chains
(Darden, McDonalds, and P.F.
Changs).
The study found that the local
retailers return an average of 52
percent of their revenue to the
local economy, compared with just
14 percent for the chain retailers.
Similarly, the local restaurants re-
circulate an average of 79 percent
of their revenue locally, compared
to 30 percent for the chain eateries.
What accounts for the difference?
Independent businesses spend
much more on local labor. They
also procure more goods for resale
locally and rely much more heavily
on local providers for services like
accounting and printing. This
means that much of the money a
customer spends at a local store or
restaurant is re-spent within the
local economy, supporting other
businesses and jobs.
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Catch the
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20 minutes after quitting
Your heart rate and blood pressure drop.
12 hours after quitting
The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
2 weeks to 3 months after quitting
Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.
1 to 9 months after quitting
Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-
like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) start to regain
normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle
mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection.
1 year after quitting
The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half
that of a continuing smokers.
5 years after quitting
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus,
and bladder are cut in half. Cervical cancer risk
falls to that of a non-smoker. Stroke risk can fall to
that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years.
The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half
that of a person who is still smoking. The risk of
cancer of the larynx (voice box) and pancreas
decreases.
The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a
non-smokers.
These are just a few of the benefits of quitting
smoking for good. Quitting smoking lowers the risk of diabetes,
lets blood vessels work better, and helps the heart and lungs.
Quitting while you are younger will reduce your health risks
more, but quitting at any age can give back years of life that
would be lost by continuing to smoke.
Sources:
IARC Handbooks of Cancer
Prevention
A Report of the Surgeon General:
How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease -
The Biology and Behavioral Basis for
Smoking-Attributable Disease Fact
Sheet, 2010
US Surgeon Generals Report, 2010
US Surgeon Generals Report, 1990
(Effect of smoking on arterial stiff-
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first 20 minutes, according to the American Cancer Society. In
that time, blood pressure drops and, within 24 hours, a per-
sons chance of a heart attack has already decreased. The ben-
efits continue for years, including reduced risk of lung cancer,
stroke, and heart disease.
"New Year's Day is the single most popular day for giving up
unhealthy habits, said Linda Yaroch, Health Officer for the
Health Department of Northwest Michigan. Quitting tobacco
use provides immediate benefits and benefits that last a life-
time. It is the single best thing you can do for your health.
There are several tools and resources available to help with
becoming tobacco-free in 2013:
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
Tobacco Quitline, (800) 784-8669 (800-QUIT-NOW), provides
free telephone coaching for the uninsured and for those with
Medicaid and Medicare, as well as free nicotine replacement
medications for those who qualify. The Quitline includes extra
help for pregnant and postpartum women. Information on
quitting smoking and a free printable Michigan Smokers Quit
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smokers how to re-learn life without cigarettes. The site,
developed by the American Legacy Foundation in partnership
with the Mayo Clinic, offers a free, personalized quit plan and
an online support community to help people prepare to quit
and stay off tobacco.
The American Cancer Society offers tools to help with quit-
ting. For more information, contact the American Cancer
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services.
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Its the New Year! A time to tuck away mem-
ories of a year gone by while looking forward to
a clean slate stretching across 52 weeks of pos-
sibility. While many utilize the ceremonial
switch of the calendar year as an opportunity
to pursue a New Years resolution or two, here
is a checklist that requires a little less,
wellresolve, but can help get the coming year
off to a great start just the same.
1. Simply - Great advice any time of the year
that can reduce stress, debt and increase the
quality of life. Put cabin fever to good use by
going through closets, cupboards, basement
storage areas and getting rid of unused items.
It they are still functional, sell them on eBay or
Craigslist, donate them to local agencies such
as Goodwill or a resale store, and if applicable,
be sure to get a tax-deductible receipt for next
years tax return. Take those old magazines and
newspapers to the local recycle center.
2. Make a primary goal for 2013 - What is
your 2013 hot button. Whether gaining con-
trol of finances, going on a dream vacation,
improving personal healthwhatever your
goal, be specific about your plan to achieve it -
write it down, and review your progress at least
monthly.
3. Prepare for the tax season - Now is the
time to gather income statements and tax-
deductible receipts. Make a list of items and
forms you will need to file your 2012 taxes such
as mortgage interest statements, W-2s or
1099s. Check these items off as you receive
them and file taxes as early as possible (even if
you owe taxes, prepare your forms early so they
are ready to file). You, and your tax preparer,
will be grateful for avoiding the April madness.
4. Plan for next
years holiday
shopping Oh
yeah, do it now
while receipts
from the 2012 hol-
iday shopping
season are still
near at hand.
Utilize those to
review your retail
performance this
past season and
estimate your
spending for 2013.
Try to set aside
one-tenth of the
2013 target
amount each
month and you
wont have to pull
out the plastic as
the next holiday
shopping season
approaches.
5. Make a finan-
cial plan for the
year While dig-
ging through last years bill statements and
receipts, group them by spending category and
prepare a household budget for the coming
year. Look at small ways you can save money,
such as cutting down on dining out, not stop-
ping for that cup of coffee on the way to work,
limiting alcohol or tobacco purchases, or start-
ing to utilize shopping lists and sticking to
them.
6. Fill out the calendar Go through the 2013
calendar, month by month, and mark the
birthdays and anniversaries of family members
and friends, special events such as graduations
or reunions, and block out desired vacation
weeks before your co-workers can even think
about asking for the time off. Note reminders
for making appointments for annual and semi-
annual events such as dental or doctor exams.
7. Check your credit report. One report is
available free of charge once per year. Go to
AnnualCreditReport.com. You can dispute any
errors online through each credit bureau.
8. Take care of small maintenance tasks
around the house. Install fresh batteries in
smoke and CO2 detectors, change the furnace
filter, touchup paint on interior walls, replace
burnt out
light bulbs
with new
energy effi-
cient com-
pact fluores-
cent bulbs,
lubricate
squeaky door
hinges (dont
forget the
garage door).
Speaking of doors, check to see that your spare
front door key is still hidden where you think it
is.
9. Back up your computer This should
really be done on a more short term basis, say
monthly or even weekly, but just in case you
forgot, back up documents, financial records
and dont forget to sort and label those 2012
digital photos before storing them on disk.
10. Take stock of reoccurring expense items.
Do some price comparison-shopping for your
auto, home, medical and insurance policies.
Pull out statement for mortgage, equity line,
charge cards, and investment accounts. Write
down the balances and interest rates. Go
online (remember; if it looks too good to be
true), or call local lenders or investment pro-
fessionals to see if more attractive terms are
available.
After completing the checklist sit back, relax,
and take satisfaction in knowing that whatever
the New Year brings, each of these items are
well under control, at least until January 2014.
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