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eith Greenwald, a budget/housing counselor with Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency who provides budget, credit and foreclosure prevention counseling, says he assists a variety of people — families and individuals, young and old.

“Folks that are on disability, social security disability, and folks that have lost their jobs and unemployment is running out or has run out,” he said. Greenwald helps people faced with dire economic circumstances to develop a crisis budget, which may mean putting some things on hold, such as voluntary contributions to a 401K. “We tell them top priority should be to keep a roof over your head,” he said. “Chop down all the unnecessary expenses we can possibly find.”

Greenwald also advises them to get as much assistance as possible and to do without little luxuries, such as cable TV and cell phones.

He said housing is generally one of the larger expenses people face and finding affordable housing can be a challenge, with some people resorting to sleeping in their car or on someone else’s couch.

“It’s amazing the number of people that are homeless in the

By the numbers

Charlevoix County children (up from 16.4% in 2005)

Rep. MacMaster spends early while Rep. Foster banks it

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Lawmakers statewide raised more than $5.9 million during the past 14 months since last reporting, the Michigan Campaign Finance Network reFoster ported.

The campaign finance watchdog put Gov. Rick Snyder as the top fundraiser with $346,300 during the past cycle, but also noted the governor repaid himself

Children receiving free/reduced lunches in 2010: METRO

Poverty is on the rise across the nation and close to home.

But help is available.

40.8%

Emmet County children (up from 29.3% in 2006)

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Charlevoix County children (up from 31.8% in 2006) area,” he said.

Greenwald said January was a busy month for Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency’s homeless advocates who received 54 applications for assistance, up from 34 in October, 40 in November and 38 in December. He said not all of those people can be served because of waiting lists and lack of available housing. He attributes the rise, at least in part, to the colder weather making it more difficult or impossible for people to live in their cars. And, as of Tuesday, Jan. 31, he said four applications had come in See POVERTY on PAGE A12

30.4% Michigan

Children receiving Medicaid in 2010:

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NCMC professor announces run for 107th House

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Brandon Hubbard A North Central Michigan College English literature professor is stepping out of the classroom and into the political arena.

S u z a n n e S h u m w ay, of Petoskey, announced Thursday she will be entering the 2012 race for the 107th House District

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as a Democrat. The seat is currently held by freshman Re p. Frank F o s t e r, R Petoskey.

Shumway “I believe in creating community ties and local action as an alternative to

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$825,000 on a loan from the 2010 primary election.

Local Republicans serving their first term following the 2010 election fared well also in the funding race.

Freshman Re p. F r a n k F o s t e r, R Petoskey, will have at least $51,343 MacMaster to use for his re-election campaign, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate fell for the fifth straight month after a surge of January hiring, a promising shift in the nation’s outlook for job growth.

The Labor Department says employers added 243,000 jobs in January, the most in nine months.

The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent from 8.5 percent in December. That’s the lowest in nearly three years.

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Obama pushing for veteran jobs program

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to cut the unemployment rate among veterans, the Obama administration is calling for a new conservation program that would put veterans to work rebuilding trails, roads and levees on public lands.

The administration also will seek more grant money for programs that allow local communities to hire more police officers and firefighters.

The efforts are particularly geared to those veterans who served after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a group experiencing an unemployment rate of 13.1 percent versus 8.1 percent for non-veterans.

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said the Civilian Conservation Corps that operated during the 1930s could be viewed as a model for what the administration will try to accomplish through its “Veterans Jobs Corps.” He said that the administration will propose spending $1 billion that would be used to put an estimated 20,000 veterans to work restoring habitat and eradicating invasive species, among

other activities.

“When one looks back at the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, we take great comfort that those who take on these kinds of activities will leave a lasting legacy for the United States,” Salazar said.

The backdrop of presidential politics is also p l ay i n g a r o l e i n t h e Obama administration’s new efforts. Several states that will be heavily contested in November have a significant military presence. Veterans will be evaluating specific ways the next White House administration intends to help them.

Administration officials said the initiatives are focused on helping veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Communities that hire veterans to work as police and firefighters will be given preference in the grants competition.

Obama will also seek to increase spending for the grants programs. He will propose an additional $4 billion for the Community Oriented Policing Services program, or COPS. He will propose an additional

$1 billion for the firefighter grants.

The administration will also propose a training program designed to help veterans wanting to start their own small businesses.

With GOP lawmakers stressing the need to cut government spending, it remains to be seen how far the proposals will make it in a deeply divided Congress. Many conservatives have in the past voted to cut spending for the COPS program, while Obama is calling for a major expansion. Obama is expected to unveil his proposals Friday at a fire station that was one of the first to respond to the attack on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.

Administration officials outlined the proposals in advance of his speech.

Congress also has been focusing on the problem of unemployment among veterans. A House subcommittee on Thursday examined the unemployment rate for those who serve in the National Guard or Reserves. Witnesses estimated that about 1 out of every 5 returning guardsmen is unemployed.

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HARBOR SPRINGS — The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council will host a stream monitoring event from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, on Five Mile Creek, north of Harbor Springs.

The council will supply all the tools needed to collect and examine aquatic insects, snails, crustaceans and other small invertebrates, which are used to gauge the health of a stream.

After the creek monitoring, the group will return to the council office in Petoskey for a potluck.

The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a volunteer stream monitor to participate.

Limited space is available so RSVP by contacting Kevin Cronk at Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council at (231) 347-1181 or by email at kevin@watershedcounsil.org.

Wings of Wonder

Man who threatened Stupak gets house arrest

BAY CITY (AP) — A man who threatened to paint Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge with the blood of a congressman was sentenced Thursday to six months of home detention and ordered to pay $47,000.

Russell Hesch, 74, dodged a possible prison sentence. During the health-care debate of 2010, he sent a letter threatening U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak and his family if the Michigan Democrat supported President Barack Obama’s plan.

“I deeply regret this serious fallacy in judgment that allowed me to commit the offense I did commit,” Hesch told a judge.

LEFT: Jaeda, an American kestral, also known as a sparrow hawk, stands about 7 inches tall, and stares at the camera during an educational program at the Charlevoix Public Library Thursday evening. Jaeda is one of four raptors from Wings of Wonder raptor center in Empire, that visited during an educational program.

Ohio man ordered to stand trial in losing control of car, striking a Michigam State trooper MASON (AP) — An Ohio man who authorities say lost control of his car and struck a Michigan State Police trooper has been ordered to stand trial.

Fifty-year-old Mark Kollar of Eastlake is charged with a felony of failing to use care while passing a police vehicle causing injury.

He also faces a misdemeanor charge of causing serious injury during a moving violation.

On Thursday, Mason District Judge Donald Allen ruled there's enough evidence for the case to proceed.

Defense lawyer Lawrence Gadd says Kollar regrets the injury to Trooper Drew Spencer and is glad he's back at work.

Gadd says the crash was an accident and Kollar didn't commit a crime.

Police say Kollar struck Spencer after the 27-year-old trooper stopped another motorist Sept.

4, 2011, on Interstate 96 in Ingham County.

Two bodies found slain in home in Detroit’s west side

DETROIT (AP) — Police in Detroit say a relative found the bodies of two men believed to have been slain at a home on the city's west side.

The Detroit News reports (http://bit.ly/A3jkcb) the bodies were found Thursday evening after the men hadn't been heard from in at least a day.

Police say the circumstances of the deaths weren't known and they're actively investigating.

Police were awaiting autopsy results on the men, believed to be in their 40s. Names weren't immediately released.

Wings of Wonder founder and director Rebecca Lessard (left) makes her best owl face while holding Eoin, a great horned owl on her arm. Eoin was one of four birds of prey Lessard brought to the Charlevoix Public Library for an educational program for the public, Thursday evening.

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Wings of Wonder founder and director Rebecca Lessard (right) holds “Doolin,” an adult turkey vulture, while informing a large crowd about the bird and her raptor rehabilitation center near Empire. Lessard brought four of her birds of prey to Charlevoix Public Library Thursday evening for an educational visit.

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Winter Celebration Day this Saturday at Round Lake Nature Preserve HARBOR SPRINGS — The Little Traverse Conservancy, Maureen Stine of Natureology and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are teaming up to provide a day full of winter activities.

The event will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4, at the conservancy’s Round Lake

Nature Preserve near Harbor Springs.

The groups will lead attendees in observing tracks in the snow and teach lessons about lakes in the winter and ice-fishing.

Activities include hiking through trails of the preserve, lear ning ice safety and how

to rig a jigging rod and tip-up, as well as snowshoeing, if the snow is deep.

Kira Davis of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians will present a hands-on presentation about the importance of water to the Odawa Tribe and how they monitor lakes in the winter.

Dress warmly as the entire event will take place outdoors.

Layers of windproof clothing, hats, gloves, warm socks and waterproof boots are recommended.

There is no charge for the outing, but preregistration is required by calling (231) 3470991.

OPINION

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Friday, February 3, 2012 •

Change: The only constant T

he start of every new year is a time of change for me.

I like to reassess what happened over the past year, examine what went right and what went wrong in all aspects of life. I learn from these mistakes and successes, and use this knowledge to improve.

I bring this sort of thinking to my job as editor Jeremy of the Petoskey McBain News-Review.

At the end of 2011, I assigned several news page designers to a committee to look at the presentation of the newspaper on a daily basis. They examined what we were doing right and what we were doing wrong in our design. Using that information, they created some suggestions for slight changes to the look of the paper.

Over the next several weeks they began to implement some of the changes, such as headline fonts, spacing between stories, use of photos, “white space” and other such tweaks.

This slow rollout came to a conclusion Wednesday, Jan. 18, with some slight changes to our masthead. With this we feel we have cleaned up the look of your daily Petoskey News-Review, without going overboard.

In addition to changes in the look of the paper, we have been busy in the newsroom making adjustments to reporter beats. I like to shake things up every few years in this area based on the skills and interests of the reporters and the coverage desires of our readers. This is done through several months of examination of circulation trends and online story traffic, as well as readership surveys and personal interviews I have had with readers and staffers.

One of the changes I have made this year is working to get more reporters out on the beats, thus getting even more local news into the newspaper.

To me, further improving our local coverage is vital and something unique in this day of cutbacks in the newsrooms of other newspapers, and the overuse (in my opinion) of

news wire services such as the Associated Press. What makes the Petoskey NewsReview unique and valuable to our readers is our heavy coverage of Emmet and Charlevoix counties, not coverage of national and world news through the use of wire stories. Sure, we have some national and world wire stories, but they are not high on my priority list to get into the newspaper each day. I’ll leave that to the big newspapers and national media organizations.

Our local approach has been very successful, leaving the News-Review with probably the largest readership in its history when combining both online and print editions.

As for the changes, you may see a different reporter covering the area of your interest and you will see even more local stories. You should notice a lot of changes in our online products, though, with more reporters contributing to our website, more website offerings (many of which, are still in the planning stage and will be rolled out over the next several months) and more

lively interaction among reporters, news-makers and readers on our website through live chats, reader comments and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.

With this, we are trying to improve not only our local coverage, but also take The Petoskey News-Review redesign came advantage of to a conclusion Wednesday, Jan. 18. all the various mediums at our things. This way of thinking, disposal through technology. we believe, has led to our abilWe will continue to examine ity to provide our readers with our daily products and how a high quality publication. we can improve them over the Let me know what else we next year. I welcome your incan do to meet your needs as a put on our look, coverage and reader by emailing me at jmstories we offer, as well as how cbain@petoskeynews.com or we can use technology to get calling (231) 439-9316. information to you.

Sometimes change works, sometimes it doesn’t. Here Jeremy McBain is editor the the Petoskey at the News-Review we are News-Review. Contact him at (231) 439not afraid to take a chance 9316 or by email, jmcbain@petoskey news. with changing the way we do com

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How to hunt, fish and trap — more easily

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here, when and what to hunt, fish or trap seems like it would be fairly straightforward.

Fish here. Don’t fish there.

Fish for this kind of fish during these months. Don’t fish for that kind of fish during those months.

Same for hunting.

Hunt here. Don’t hunt there.

Kill these animals November through December. Don’t kill those animals February through October.

But it’s never that easy, particularly with the range of species Michigan has, and the way people hunt, fish or trap them.

Consider this, from the 20112012 Michigan Fishing Guide: to keep a largemouth bass, the fish must be 14 inches, and you can keep up to five of these bass on one day, or a combination of smallmouth bass at 14 inches, walleye at 15, northern pike at 24 and flathead and channel catfish at 15 and 12, respectively, except no more than two northern pike, and except channel catfish. You can keep 10 channel catfish.

The season for bass, both large and smallmouth, is the third Saturday in June through Dec. 31 on Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River and the Detroit River. On all other waters, including the Great Lakes, the season is Saturday before Memorial Day through Dec. 31 — except those listed in Note 2.

Note 2? Let’s look at Note 2.

Where’s Note 2, and how do those exceptions affect you, sir and madam Detroit Angler Who Only Cares About Detroit Area Waters?

OK, so Note 2 tells us bass within one-half mile of the Beaver Island Archipelago, considered Charlevoix County, can be caught on Lake Michigan have a different season: July 1-Dec. 21.

But what if I’m not fishing on Beaver Island?

Right: Note 2 also includes a whole list of waters and special seasons for the catchand-immediate release of bass, a month or so before the actual bass season in which you can keep bass, complete with many more dates, numbers and ap-

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Confused yet? Maybe not, but we’re on page 7 of a 40-page document, with dozens of other species and fishing seasons to unpack.

In order to cut down on the confusion, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking to revise its guides for hunting, fishing and trapping. It is looking to conduct focus groups with both avid and novice hunters and anglers in late February and March, but before then, anglers and hunters state-wide can voice their opinions through a survey. The results of the survey will determine topics of discussion for the DNR’s focus groups.

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few weeks ago, while the kids were busy at the dining room table with homework and I was checking emails on the computer, I happened upon information which led to the grounding of my son (we will skip the details here).

“No phone, computer or T.V. for one week,” I say.

Soon after laying down the law, I check the fairness policy and indeed find my daughter is guilty of the same infraction.

“Hand it over,” I say to her, eyeing the phone in her palm.

“But I’m using the dictionary!” she protests.

“There’s one on the floor next to your chair. In book form,” I tell her.

“Speaking of books, where’s yours?” I turn toward my son.

“It’s online,” he says.

And I swear I see the hint of a sparkle in his eye.

A few minutes later, as he is moving on to the next subject, he says, “Mom? Do we have any encyclopedias in the house?”

With a heavy sigh, I hand him the computer.

“Yes,” I say. “It’s called the Internet.”

Clearly, the punishment must be altered.

“Okay. No phones or computers for FUN. Only for homework,” I say.

The kids agree. But I think they know they have me. And I know it too.

Frustrated, I go to my Facebook page, partly to share, and partly to see what other parents think about this.

“How am I supposed to ground the kids from the computer and their phones if they keep needing them for their homework!?!?” I type.

My editor’s idea: “Erase the levels they have saved on video games and contacts from their lists.”

An old coworker of mine quips, “It’s a conspiracy,” and a classmate from back in the day reminds me,

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“We never had either for our homework, just sayin!’”

(While that remains true, at least I did Renée have a set of Tanner musty old encyclopedias Because in the house, I said so and I carried my schoolbooks home.)

But I wonder, as I now carry my own phone everywhere, using it throughout the day to keep in touch with family, answer questions instantly and pass the time with an occasional game of solitaire, has technology become so ingrained into our lives that taking it away as punishment has become untouchable? Much like, if I had been grounded from driving when I was a teen, it would only have punished my mother who would then be forced to drive me everywhere. And what about the policy of no phones in the classroom?

How much longer will that be viable? Imagine teachers being able to use the handheld vessels of knowledge to their advantage.

That is, in fact, what the rest of us are doing. My college-aged son certainly has his phone with him as he goes from class to class.

I have mine at work. Doctors and nurses carry them around in their smocks as “No cell phone” signs decorate the hospital hallways.

So, I digress on the terms of my original punishment. And for the week of their retribution, my kids are holding onto their phones and the Internet.

Just no YouTube.

Renée Tanner is a News-Review page designer who doesn’t have much experience grounding her usually very well-behaved children. Her column appears every other Friday on the Opinion page and on petoskeynews. com. You can reach her at rtanner@ petoskeynews.com. Follow her on Twitter: @ReneeTanner_pnr.

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OPINION

Friday, February 3, 2012 •

How Romney won, and lost WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney can argue that winning ugly is still winning, especially in a contest he could not afford to lose.

But Romney’s decisive victory in Florida came at a price. He aggravated Newt Gingrich’s hostility to him, with all the trouble that could entail, and left behind a dispirited Republican electorate in a state the GOP needs to win this fall.

At least until now, this primary process has weakened rather than strengthened Romney. It has sowed doubts that he has any understanding of how average people live, and opened up a slew of questions about his personal wealth and the taxes he pays.

These queries will come back again and again, and some will be hard for him to answer, notably whether he will disclose as much about his taxes to the voters in his 2012 quest for the presidency as he turned over to John McCain’s vetters in 2008, when Romney was merely pursuing the vice presidency.

None of this will diminish the short-term elation that Romney’s advisers feel.

Just 10 days ago, the polls suggested he could lose the Florida primary to Gingrich. Had this happened, establishment Republicans would have turned on Romney and begun a clamor for a late-entry savior candidate to keep the party from nominating the entertaining but erratic former House speaker.

Thus one of Romney’s overlooked political achievements: his apparent success following his South Carolina defeat in persuading enough Republican officeholders that only he stood between Gingrich and the nomination. They lined up to denounce Gingrich, reinforcing a massive advertising campaign that pummeled Gingrich unsparingly.

Because Romney and his allied super PAC devoted almost all their resources to eviscerating Gingrich, the now indisputable frontrunner minimized the amount of positive advertising about himself -- a lost opportunity to build his image in a key swing state.

One result was a less than enthusiastic Republican electorate. The exit polls found that fewer than 60 percent of Tuesday’s Republican primary voters said they were satisfied with their presidential field; after watching months of campaigning, nearly 40 percent still said they would like someone else to run for the nomination -- a high number, since it reflected the views of Republicans who took the trouble to vote. Romney’s victory was in large part a negative verdict on Gingrich, viewed unfavorably by 40 percent of those who cast ballots.

Even Romney’s supporters had doubts about him: He won 46 percent of the Florida vote, but only 34 percent of the same electorate saw him as the Repub-

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lican candidate who “best understands the problems of average Americans.”

Roughly a quarter of Romney’s own voters denied him this distinction.

Romney’s perceived distance from workaday America is a major difficulty for him nationwide. On the eve of Florida’s primary, the Pew Research Center released a survey reporting that while 55 percent of all voters and 53 percent of independents saw President Obama as understanding the problems of average Americans “very well” or “fairly well,” only 39 percent of all voters and 38 percent of independents said this of Romney. A near majority rated Romney negatively on this dimension.

And as Washington Post blogger Greg Sargent pointed out in drawing on a recent NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, Romney’s negative ratings among independents soared between November and late January, just before the Florida vote. A key question will be whether Romney can use his latest victory to prop up his personal approval -- voters sometimes reward candidates who look like winners -- or whether his relentlessly harsh tone will continue to weigh his image down.

As for Gingrich, he neither congratulated Romney nor conceded to him. Instead, he promised “to have people power defeat money power,” a Jacksonian riff echoing what will surely be the Democrats’ running commentary on a Romney juggernaut financed by corporate money and the rich. Exit polls in Florida showed that very conservative Republicans continue to resist the former Massachusetts governor. This will provide a base for an ongoing opposition that can harass Romney, even if it can’t stop him. Gingrich will take joy in being the lead harasser.

That Romney is still standing is something of an achievement. Judged by the standards of a political consulting textbook, his campaign executed a strategy in Florida that it had no choice but to pursue. Yet Romney won votes, not affection, a nod rather than an embrace. His is a competent campaign with the soul of a smoothly operating machine. That’s why so many Republicans continue to ask: Is this all there is?

Letters from our readers

Central Elementary School students in Carolyn Matzinger and Jean Dell’s classes send us their letters gold medal winners.

Kyle Porath Editor: Did you know in 60 minutes you can save a person’s life by donating blood? Afterward you get juice and a cookie. Would it be nice to tell people you saved a life or more? Afterward you will weigh less and stand tall and proud.

Also my dad is a state police so he has sent blood to the other side of the state because they were low on blood. I don’t think we want to do that.

You never know when the blood will be needed.

Be someone’s hero by calling (231)348-2410 and the blood drive is at Central Elementary 410 State St. Petoskey Mich. on Feb. 13 at 1- 6:45 p.m. Also you have to be healthy, at least 17 years old, 16 with parental consent and at least 110 pounds. We would be happy if you donated.

Merrek deCastro

Editor: Attention people of Petoskey! We are asking people to donate blood at our Central School blood drive. You have to be 17 or older to donate blood.

You also have to weigh over 110 pounds. You may only donate at age 16 if you have parental consent.

We are going to have our blood drive in our Central gymnasium at 410 State St. Our blood drive will be from 1-6:45 p.m. Whoever donates blood will get free juice and cookies! I know for sure we will have chocolate chip cookies (my personal favorite) there to enjoy!

If you have been on a trip to a Malaria zone they might ask you not to donate blood. You must be healthy to donate blood.

Thank you for being a donor at our Central School blood drive on Monday, Feb. 13, if you are donating blood to help our loved ones who need blood. Call (231) 348-2410 to make your appointment.

Shannon Graves Editor: I am writing to inspire you to do something great.

Did you know every two seconds someone needs blood? That’s how important it is to donate blood.

It’s the right thing to do.

Central Elementary School has been inspired by the thoughtful Red Cross.

Monday Feb. 13, Central is setting up a blood drive in our huge and historic gym at 410 State St. You will be a hero — you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or father another chance at life. In fact, you may help save up to three lives in just one donation.

You must be 17 or older to donate; weighing at least 110 lb.

(231) Call 348-2410 to save lives. You will get free, homemade, fresh, sugary cookies and refreshing juice. You will walk with dignity and pride like you just won a gold medal.

Thank you blood donors/

Editor: I am writing about the blood drive at Central Elementary School.

The blood drive is Feb. 13, 1-6:45 p.m. the day before Valentine’s Day! Better grab your Valentine and head on over.

Just think about it, you will be a hero. You will probably save THREE people’s lives, you would be a three- person- saving hero! ;) There will be a table of juice and cookies, homemade cookies so head on over for the Central Elementary School blood drive.

To schedule your appointment please call our school number: (231) 3482410.

Jack Shomock Editor: Did you know American Red Cross needs you!

They need to collect at least 22,000 units of blood each weekday and around 15,000 units each Saturday and Sunday for patients to live! I know this fact because we are having a blood drive at Central

School on Feb. 13.

Our goal is at least 50 pints of blood! It would be great if you came and donated blood for our American Red Cross, and if you do you can save three lives. What if it was someone you loved who needs blood! Don’t you wish someone had taken the time to go to a blood drive?

In order to give blood you must be healthy, at least 17 years old in most states , or 16 years old with parental consent, and last but not least you need to weigh at least 100 lbs.

If you want to schedule an appointment please call (231) 348-2410. If you give blood you can save a baby’s life or someone who got very, very injured who could use your help.

Every two seconds someone needs blood.

Kailey Brooks Editor: I think people should know that they can save a life by giving some blood.

They could save 3 people’s lives with one donation.

All they have to do is call (231) 348-2410 and set up an appointment. The blood drive is in the Central Elementary School gym on Monday, Feb. 13. It’s also important to donate more than once a year. Try to do it every 2 months. Our goal is to get 50 units of blood which takes about 70 people to pledge. Right now we only have 53 people, so we still need 17 people. So please donate!

John McCloskey Editor: Did you know that people NEED blood every two seconds that means people need blood rate now!

It’s hard on the people that need blood because they’re in A LOT of pain.

There are a few ways to make it to the blood transfusion stage like, heart surgery or even a large cut 5 inches, or bigger.

Please donate blood to the American Red Cross, you may call: (231) 348-2410, or go to www.redcrossblood. org.

It’s Feb. 13, from 16:45p.m.

Once you’ve donated blood you will get a cookie and juice. You have to be 16 years or older. (16 year-olds have to have their parent’s permission.) And once you’ve donated you will walk taller, and you will weigh less. Our principal donated last year, he was a little nervous but before he knew it, it was over.

And the good thing is that it’s free to donate, you just have to be 16 years or older. You can also donate in high school. Don’t you want to walk taller and feel like a hero?

Once again you may call (231) 348-2410,or go to www.redcrossblood.org.

Jacob Moose Editor: Do you like cookies?

Because at our blood drive you can get homemade cookies .

Here are some reasons to donate blood. First, it’s the right thing to do. Secondly, you will get free juice and cookies. Thirdly, you will weigh less when you go out than when you come in. You need to save someone’s life and be a hero.

Now call (231) 348-2410 to make an appointment.

David Sheperd P.S. The blood drive is at Central School gym from 1-6:45.p.m.

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Obituaries

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Andrew Thomas Priest, 11

Andrew Thomas Priest, 11, of East Jordan, died on Feb. 2, 2012, at Charlevoix Area Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on Feb. 8, 2000, in Toledo, Ohio. Andrew was a fifth-grade student at the East Jordan Public Schools. He loved to read, work on his iPod, watch TV, swing, and ride in the family golf cart.

Andrew is survived by his parents, David and Phyllis Priest, of East Jordan; grandparents, Ed and Joyce Petter of Ellsworth and Nancy Priest of Lake Leelanau; 14 brothers and sisters, Donald “Don” Priest of Southgate, Eleanor “Ellie” (Tony) Doemer of Rochester Hills, Aaron Priest of Petoskey, Caleb Priest of Presque Isle, Maine, as well as Joseph Priest, Haley Priest, Hannah Priest, Sam Priest, Steve Priest, Maggie Priest, Jasmine Priest, Tori Priest, Tyler Priest and Betrys Priest, all of

East Jordan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Priest, and two brothers, BJ and Sean Priest.

Andrew Priest The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan.

The Rev. Bart Adams will officiate. Interment will be held in the spring at Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, Mich.

The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 3, at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan.

Memorials may be given to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Ariz. 85718,; (888) HELP-MDA, 888-(435-7632).

Online condolences may be sent to www.penzienfh.com.

Chris Bulow, 89

Chris Bulow, 89, formerly of East Jordan, died Jan. 29, 2012, at his home in Lakeland, Fla. He was born June 26, 1922, in East Jordan, to Lillian and Christopher Bulow.

As a U.S. Marine, he proudly served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a barber for many years, then worked at the East Jordan Iron Works until his retirement in 1984.

He loved his dogs, watching sports and attending music concerts.

He is survived by his son,

Robert (Linda), of Stanwood; his daughter, Lynette (Renne) Girard, of Gaylord; and his loving companion of 12 years, Pauline Roelandts, of Lakeland. He is also survived by five grandchildren who called him “Pop,” Kevin (Kelly) Bulow, Lisa (Rob) Brauher, Jenna Girard, Andrew (Melissa) Girard and Philip (Jennifer) Girard. He has seven great-grandchildren and one niece, Diane Scott, of Charlevoix.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Blanche Bulow, and his twin sons, Brian and Bruce Bulow.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned this summer in East Jordan.

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‘WINTER CARNIVAL’ ABOVE: Local artists, Jeanie Putman (left) and Eva Flower, create backdrops and prepare for the opening of “Winter Carnival!” at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts. RIGHT: Eva Flowers “Kissie the Clown,” of Charlevoix, gets laughs the minute she walks in to the opening reception of the “Winter Carnival” exhibit last weekend. The exhibit features 40 pieces of work by more than a dozen artists. Circle of Arts is located at 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix. For more information, (231) 547-3554 or www.charlevoixcircle.org.

Death Notices Robert ‘Bob’ Boening, 82

SEE STORY AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE C2.

Robert “Bob” Boening, 82, of Springvale Township, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at the Bortz Health Care of Petoskey.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey.

Editor’s note: As a tribute to our U.S. veterans, American flags can be published with obituaries of veterans.

Diane Walpole Glezman, 71 Diane Walpole Glezman, 71, of Petoskey, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Trinity Missionary Church, 291 State St., Petoskey.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Vocals are performed by Meri Slaven, Nicci Der-Stepanian, Carl Cafagna and Jeremy St. Martin, and instrumental support is provided by Scott Gwinnell, piano, Jordan Schug, bass, and Mike Higgins, drums.

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NORTHERN GIFT Northern Homes Community Development Corp. is a recent recipient of a $1,500 donation from Fifth Third Bank, as well as some classroom supplies.

From left are Northern Homes executive director Jane MacKenzie and counselor Alice Yeoman, volunteer/ Fifth Third Bank mortgage loan officer Keith Hopper, and Fifth Third vice president Doug Buck. The donation will help Northern Homes, a nonprofit, HUD-certified housing counseling agency, provide homebuyer education classes in Petoskey, Boyne City, Gaylord and Grayling, offered free of charge. For more information about attending a class, call Yeoman at (231) 582-6436.

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EPS Security to add ‘Medical Alert’ service

For more information, see www.EpsSecurity.com or call (616) 459-0281.

EPS Security, a provider of residential and business security systems, will expand its offerings to include a new Medical Alert service later this month.

EPS Medical Alert pairs a ‘pendant’ communication device with the company’s staff of central station operators to offer a live, personalized response to senior citizens who wish to remain living independently at home. The service can help seniors seek help in situations such as a fall.

The service involves a one-time activation fee and a monthly charge. The hardware used expands coverage outside the home, typically allowing for service during trips to the mailbox or while tending to outdoor gardening chores. In addition, EPS plans to provide response protocol customized to each system so that family members, neighbors and/or caretakers can be contacted in addition to medical response personnel, based on customer preference.

EPS is based in Grand Rapids and has several Michigan offices, including one in Petoskey. Its service area includes six states.

Faculak to chair MSU Extension panel Mary Faculak has been named as the new council chairperson for the Michigan State University Extension District 3 Extension Council.

Faculak has represented Charlevoix County on the district council since its inception in January 2011. She replaces Don Faculak Howard from Benzie County in the chairperson’s role for 2012.

MSU Extension’s field operations have been divided into 13 districts, each served by a district coordinator. Each district has created an advisory council to assist MSU Extension in a variety of ways.

These councils consist of key stakeholders who are leaders in their communities, industries and/or organizations. The District 3 council has a balanced membership representation from each of the district’s nine counties. The council’s composition is

a balance among the various sectors that extension educational programming serves and focuses on community and economic development, agriculture, health, and youth interests.

Members were nominated and selected based on their experience with MSU Extension and proven leadership.

Along with her council involvement, Faculak is executive director of the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce and owner of two area clothing stores, Mary’s of Boyne and the E.J. Shoppe. She is the executive secretary of the Little Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, co-chairperson of the Charlevoix Area Hospital Foundation board of directors and a Northern Community Mediation board member. Faculak represents the third generation on her family farm in Charlevoix.

Foundation grants recognize volunteerism CHARLEVOIX — The Consumers Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of utility company Consumers Energy, has awarded $1,000 in grants to two organizations in Charlevoix County.

These grants recognize

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outstanding volunteerism by two of the Consumers Energy utility’s employees.

One grant recognizes the efforts of Tim Petrosky, area manager for Northwest Michigan. Petrosky provided 45 hours of volunteer service during the past year with Charlevoix Little League, serving as a coach.

The $450 grant will be used for baseball equipment.

Another grant was awarded to recognize Dale W. Jacob’s volunteer work.

Jacob is an electric field leader III at the Consumers service center in Boyne City, and performed 100 hours of volunteer service during the past year with the Boyne Falls Public School’s varsity boys’ basketball program. He served as an assistant coach. The $440 grant will be used for basketball program supplies.

The grants reflect a doubled amount through the foundation’s Consumers Energy Employees Providing Services Around Children’s Essential Resources (CEEPSACER) program. This program was established as part of Consumers Energy’s commitment to America’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth, which works to provide every young person with the “Five Promises” so that they will have a better chance to succeed in life.

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Builders are hopeful that the low rates could boost sales next year. But so far, they have had a minimal impact.

Mortgage applications have risen slightly over the past four weeks, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. But they are coming off extremely low levels.

To calculate the average rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country Monday through Wednesday of each week.

The average rates don’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount.

The average fee for the 30-year loan rose to 0.8 from 0.7; the average on the 15-year fixed mortgage was unchanged at 0.8.

For the five-year adjustable loan, the average rate fell to 2.80 percent from 2.85 percent. The average on the one-year adjustable loan rose to 2.76 percent from 2.74 percent.

The average fee on the five-year adjustable loan rose was unchanged at 0.7; the average on the one-year adjustable-rate loan was unchanged at 0.6.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low, the ninth time that has happened in the last year. Even with the cheapest rates in history, the housing market remains depressed.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.87 percent this week. That below the previous record of 3.88 hit two weeks ago.

T h e av e r a g e o n t h e 15-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.14 percent, also a record low. Records for mortgage rates date back to the 1950s.

M o r t g a g e r at e s t e n d to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which fell below 1.9 percent this week.

Rates have been low for more than a year, and the average rate on the 30-year loan has hovered near 4 percent for more than three months. Yet few people can afford to buy a home or qualify for a loan. Those who can have already done so.

High unemployment and scant wage gains have made it harder for many people to qualify for loans. Many don’t want to sink money into a home that they fear could lose value over the next few years.

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ore than 150 skiers 70 years of age and older, met in Northern Michigan this week for the 25th anniversary of the Midwest 70+ ski club.

Hosted on the hills at Nub’s Nob ski area, the skiers enjoyed three days of skiing that included a wine and cheese get-together and spaghetti dinner Tuesday at Nub’s Nob. Wednesday included a fun race on Birch Run with dinner and dancing at the Perry Hotel in the evening. Thursday included a NASTAR race and an awards luncheon. Although last year’s star Lou Batori, 101, of Glen Lake was not able to attend this year, there were five skiers over the age of 90.

These photos highlight some of the fun on the hills.

News-Review photos by G. Randall Goss

Bob Vandervoort, of Okemos, carves up the race course on his 91st birthday, Wednesday at Nub’s Nob. Vandervoort was one of five skiers over the age of 90 participating in the skiers 70+ club event.

ABOVE: Tom (left) and Shirley Wall, of Suttons Bay, 89 and 83, respectively, look up hill to see how their friends are doing. The couple have shared 61 years of marriage.

LEFT: Jay O’Neil, 83, of Petoskey, makes his way around the gates on the Birch Run race course at Nub’s Nob Wednesday. O’Neil was participating in the annual 70+ get-together at the ski resort. More than 180 men and women skiers over the age of 70 were enjoying their good health and skiing ability by participating in the annual event.

At 81, John London, of Lakeview, takes his racing serious enough to wear a speed suit, and received a bit of ribbing for it from his cronies.

Mike Keem, 70, of Charlevoix, was the lone snowboarder in the entire group.

RIGHT: Lou Fantini, 79, of Petoskey, gets a little time on the hill, despite the fact that he and wife, Sue, coordinate the events for the skiers. The couple have headed the event for the past four years.

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eadership is the ability to influence others and get the end results you want. Anytime you interact with someone in order to influence them, you are practicing leadership. All of us have a preferred leadership style we are comfortable with. Problems arise when we expect others to adjust to “our” style. We may get what we want in the short run, but alienate others over the long term. A better approach is to be flexible enough to invite the supAnn port and cooperaChastain tion of others.

The key to this flexibility is correctly assessing other people’s “readiness” to do a specific task. Readiness is based on task-specific ability and task-specific willingness.

Ability consists of experience, training and understanding priorities. The only true test of ability is proven performance, not potential.

Do others have the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the task successfully?

Do they understand what is expected?

Willingness consists of desire, confidence and incentive. The proof of willingness is “putting out the effort.”

Do they want to do this task?

What about their confidence?

Is there an incentive for completing the task?

Getting what you expect may seem obvious — but people rarely act as though they believe it.

If you want to abide by this rule, then: Set and follow your own expectations Set expectations for your team and hold them accountable Remember that expectations create ownership Be straightforward and honest Set expectations that lead people to their own greatness Make expectations big enough to motivate, small enough to achieve Consider the strengths and limitations of your team Be a visionary who can share ideas that will excite and involve others

Courtesy — Widener, C. (2011).

Leadership rules: how to become the leader you want to be. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

What’s your style

Leadership style is the way we come across to others when we attempt to influence them. A practical way to describe leadership styles is the extent to which directive and supportive behaviors are used.

Directive behavior is when a leader explains, in very specific terms, what to do, when and where to do it, how to do it, and who is responsible. In directive behavior communication is primarily one way and focuses on the other person’s duties and responsibilities.

Supportive behavior is the extent to which the leader sets positive expectations, encourages, listens to, praises, and helps facilitate the thinking of others. In supportive behavior the flow of communication is primarily two-way. Combining varying degrees of directive and supportive behavior produces your distinct leadership style.

Direction? Support? How much of each? How can I provide these things in a way that is effective with this person?

Without taking the time to ask these questions first, leadership becomes a “hit-or- miss” proposition rather than a conscious influence strategy.

Ann Chastain is Emmet County Extension Director. The MSU Extension column appears on the first and third Fridays of each month.

Chastain can be contacted at the Emmet County Extension office, 3434 Harbor/ Petoskey Road, Harbor Springs, Mich. 49740; telephone (231) 348-1770.

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Chess Gang member Joel Struck contemplates his next move.

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Kids need intellectual exercise? Have them join the ‘gang’ Dan Reynolds News-Review writer

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hese days, it seems youth gangs are forming in even the most peaceful communities. But the members of a Petoskey gang are more likely to checkmate your king than corrupt your child.

Dubbed the “Chess Gang,” this group of intellectual youngsters gathers in weekly and monthly sessions to sharpen their strategies in friendly competition.

Chess — a game whose origins can be traced back to 600 A.D. — teaches patience, humility and sportsmanship, according to Robert Bemben, the Chess Gang’s mentor and facilitator.

“It’s a sport; it’s an art form; it’s an intellectual exercise,” says Bemben, an engineer who relocated to Northern Michigan from Ann Arbor several years ago.

“I was a tournament player for many years ... but there were not too many opportunities to play chess up north,” he recalls. “So, I wanted to provide a chance.”

Bemben and his wife, Robin Ray, work together to administer the group of approximately 30 young players, though Ray indicates the weekly sessions at the Petoskey District Library typically bring an average of nine or 10 kids.

“We’ve had as many as 16 in here at once,” Ray adds, noting that the evening sessions on the last Tuesday of every month at the Carnegie building usually boast larger attendance, including kids from as far away as Cheboy-

PHOTO COURTESY DAN REYNOLDS

Robert Bemben (right) and Robin Ray are the husband-and-wife team who brings the Chess Gang to life. gan and Wolverine.

According to Ray, kids are encouraged to shake hands and say, “Good luck!” to one another before each game. And, when a game ends, they shake hands again and say, “Good game!”

While Ray is busy preparing the room and greeting parents and players, Bemben searches online for interesting chess challenges the players can solve. He sets up each unique challenge on a different chess board, and is always happy to join in and play when one of the kids needs an opponent.

For those wanting to join the Chess Gang, there’s no need to

have any previous chess experience.

“We’ll even teach the basic moves,” Bemben says. “They just need a willingness to learn.”

He is quick to add, however, his goal is not to give a chess class or lecture — just to provide a positive environment for play, with minimal instruction.

Bemben says the Chess Gang has appreciated help along the way from youth services librarian Ron Fowler at the Petoskey District Library.

“I originally wanted to get a club going for all ages,” he recalls, “but then we talked to Ron, and he said he’d been wanting to get

a kids’ chess club going at the library for a long time. So, we went that route. The library is a nice, comfortable, family-friendly venue for the group.”

Fowler even created special award certificates for the kids who competed in a recent Tuesday evening chess tournament.

Although the centuries-old game has remained fundamentally the same, Bemben notes that today’s youth may experience it differently than previous generations.

“The advent of computers has really changed chess,” he observes. “A lot of people play online now ... But I think you learn more this way, face-to-face.”

As for the future of the Chess Gang, both Bemben and Ray are excited about new opportunities in the years to come, including the possibility of having members participate in larger upcoming tournaments.

“There’s a tournament downstate in November,” says Ray. “It would be exciting to take the kids!”

The Chess Gang gathers 3-5 p.m. each Monday afternoon at the Petoskey District Library, 500 E. Mitchell St. There’s also a Family Chess Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Carnegie building.

Bemben says the sessions will take place through May, taking a break for the summer.

For more information, contact the Petoskey District Library’s Youth Services Department at (231) 758-3112 or rfowler@petoskeylibrary.org.

PHOTO COURTESY DAN REYNOLDS

Chess gang members Christian Duran and Alex Bemben hone their strategies.

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Friday, February 3, 2012 •

Petoskey school calendar

ELLSWORTH

Kiwanis plans community blood drive

HARBOR SPRINGS — The Kiwanis Club of Harbor Springs and the American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive from noon-5:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Holy Childhood of Jesus parish hall in Harbor Springs.

The club’s goal for the

TODAY, FEB. 3

February blood drive is to collect 59 units of blood.

To schedule an appointment, log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: HarborSpringsComm) or call (231) 347-5984 ext.109.

Donors without an appointment are, of course, always welcome.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

High school solo and ensemble, Kingsley MONDAY, FEB. 6

American Legion Ernest Peterson Post 228 Jim Phalan and Joseph Sevenski. The bingo chairman reported bingo attendance is up and the new all paper program has been readily accepted by the players. Chaplain Cosier reported on veterans who are sick, disabled, shut-in, or have answered the final call and stated that there are 16 veterans who call Grandvue Medical Care Facility home.

Ray Speltz stated that Judge Advocate Peter Vellenga wrote to the ministerial association of Topeka, Kan., asking them not to support the Westboro Baptist Church as they had planned to protest at Pvt. Jackie L. Diener’s memorial service. The commander discussed fundraising through chair rentals for local events at $1 each and building rental starting at $100 not to include cleanup. Veterans Appreciation Day will be May 9 this year.

The post has a supply of all-weather 3x5 and 5x8 American flags for purchase by the public at a cost of $11 and $22, respectively.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

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ELLSWORTH HOMECOMING Ellsworth High School homecoming king and queen, Dalton Swenson and Emily Veenstra, are crowned at the halftime of the Lancers’ 60-27 boys’ basketball victory over Alanson on Friday, Jan. 27.

4 p.m. — Middle school girls’ basketball, away Gaylord 6 p.m. — Varsity wrestling, away Districts at West Branch Ogemaw Heights THURSDAY, FEB. 9

2 p.m. — Varsity skiing, away Benzie invitational at Crystal Mountain 4 p.m. — Middle school skiing, away Mount Holiday 4:30 p.m. — Middle school girls’ basketball, away Surline 6 p.m. — Junior Varsity boys’ basketball, home Cheboygan 7:30 p.m. — Varsity boys’ basketball, home Cheboygan

Club news

BOYNE CITY — The regular meeting of American Legion Ernest Peterson Post 228 took place Thursday, Jan. 5, in Boyne City.

District Commander Joe Renis discussed Boys State and that the cost this year is $310 per student.

Commander Morrison stated he had information concerning the Legion Bowling Tournament in April. The post received a Christmas card and $20 donation from Richard Wright. Circuit Controls Corporation donated $50 in memory of Joseph Sevenski who answered the final call. The adjutant reported membership stands at 100 and that Ray Speltz will take the service officer exam. Troop support committee needs current addresses for area troops serving our country so that boxes can be sent. The honor guard conducted the Veteran of the Month ceremonies for Clifford J. Cutler and Frank Ernest Kline, participated in the Jack L. Diener memorial service and military funeral services for William Ecklund,

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

7 p.m. — Varsity hockey, away Cheboygan

11 a.m. — Varsity skiing, away Big North Conference at Crystal Mountain 4 p.m. — Middle school skiing, away Nub’s Nob 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Middle school parent/teacher conferences 6 p.m. — Junior Varsity girls’ basketball, away Cheboygan 7:30 p.m. — Varsity girls’ basketball, away Cheboygan

4 p.m. — Middle school skiing, away Boyne Mountain 4:30 p.m. — Rotary Club spaghetti dinner, high school 5:30-7:30 p.m. — High school parent/teacher conferences FRIDAY, FEB. 10

3:15 p.m. — Middle school dance, middle school 4 p.m. — Middle school wrestling, away Gaylord Invitational 6 p.m. — Freshmen/Junior Varsity boys’ basketball, away TC West 6 p.m. — Freshmen/Junior Varsity girls’ basketball, home TC West 7 p.m. — Varsity hockey, away Alpena 7:30 p.m. — Varsity boys’ basketball, away TC West 7:30 p.m. — Varsity girls’ basketball, home TC West

Mom has no money for the kids, but plenty for herself Dear Annie: I am one of nine children. There is a large age gap between us because my younger siblings are from a second marriage. They are 3, 5 and 7.

Since moving out a few years ago, I have begun to see my mother in a different light. As a child, whenever I needed something, I was always told to ask my father because she “didn’t have the money.� I accepted this.

However, I now see how often Mom tells her children

she doesn’t have money for them, but somehow finds it for herself. She is a very selfish person.

Annie’s Several Mailbox times in the past few years, she has called to say how upset she is that she has no money to get my younger siblings Halloween costumes or school supplies or to send them on field trips. I always

step up and offer financial assistance. But I am beginning to notice that soon after helping her out, Mom somehow finds the money to go out to a nice dinner, take a trip, or buy a new gadget for herself.

I feel used and misled, but when I’ve said so, Mom replies that I’m inconsiderate and only care about money.

A few times, she has threatened to not let me see my siblings if I keep being so “rude and uncaring.� What should I do? I love my sib-

lings and don’t want to lose contact. — Sibling Support Dear Sibling: Tell your mother you would be happy to get the kids Halloween costumes and school supplies — and then go get them. Don’t give the money to Mom if you think she is misusing it. Instead, put it directly where the assistance is needed. But do it with the utmost concern and sincerity.

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Alanson Church of the Nazarene

Christ Episcopal Church

M-68 & Mission Road, Alanson - 548-5462 Rev. David Brantley, Pastor

200 State Street, Charlevoix - 547-6322 To celebrate God’s love through worship, ministry and hospitality

Sunday School 9:45am • Morning Worship 11am Children’s Ministries and Nursery Provided www.alansonnazarene.org

Charlevoix Church of the Nazarene

John S. David, Rector 10:00 am Sunday - The Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:00 am Saturday - Bible Study

Community Reformed Church Corner of US 31 and Meech • Charlevoix • 547-9482 Pastor: Chip Sauer Sunday Worship: 8:30, 10:15 Sunday School for all ages: 10:15 • Nursery Available

12023 Waller Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 Rev. Dan Gilmore, Pastor Worship 9:30 am • Sunday School 11:00 231-547-5711 • email: charoffice@charnaz.org

Sr. Hi 6:30 pm Sunday • Jr. Hi 6:00 pm Wednesday crcoffice@communityreformed.net • www.communityreformed.net

1020 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey - 347-2350 Rector, Rev. Gregory Brown

209 E. Main, Boyne City 582-5045

8:30 am Sunday - The Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II

Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sunday

Wednesday 5:30 pm - Bible Study with Holy Eucharist Every Thursday, 11 am, 1928 Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

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First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs SUNDAYS: 8:50 am Adult Education 10:00 am Traditional Worship, Children’s Sunday School, Nursery, Coffee Hour

Corner of West Lake & Cemetery Roads, Harbor Springs 231-526-7332 STREAMING LIVE! 9:50 am Sundays: www.fpchs.org

Landmark Baptist Church 1182 Kemp Rd. • 231-347-2654

Independent Fundamental • Dr. Gary Biggs, Pastor Sunday School for all ages 10am Morning Service 11am • Evening 6pm • Mid-Week (Wednesday) 7pm

“More of His Graceâ€? Radio Show • WBLW 88.1 Mon. - Fri. @ 6:30 a.m. & 5:05 p.m.

www.landmarkbaptist.com

Petoskey United Methodist Church 1804 E. Mitchell, Petoskey - 347-2733 8:45 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Sunday School for all ages 11:00 am Traditional Worship

Dr. James P. Mitchum, Pastor ~ www.petoskeyumc.org RADIO BROADCAST LIVE ON 92.1FM and 1270AM EVERY SUNDAY at 11:00 am

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Petoskey Services at the Terrace Inn in Bay View (1549 Glendale Ave., Bay View)

1st. and 3rd. Sundays of month at 11 a.m.

Religious education for children An open and tolerant religious community valuing diversity and nurturing spiritual growth

www.unitarianpetoskey.org

(231) 516-0094

To join this directory call Dawn Cross today

231-439-9324 Cross of Christ Lutheran Church E.L.C.A.

1450 E. Mitchell Road, Petoskey - 347-5448 8:30 am & 10 am service • 5th Sundays are single services at 10 a.m. nursery provided at second service Pastor Sherry McGuffin Paper Pantry: 2nd. Thursday of each month: 5-7 p.m.

4th. Thursday of each month: 9-11 a.m. e-mail us at crossofc@sbcglobal.net lutheransonline.com/crossofchristlutheranchurch

First Christian Church Pastor Jeffery Watton

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Nursery will be provided Sunday 9:30-11:30

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Reverend Peggy Natterman 0240412

308 Monroe Street, Petoskey (231) 347-6181 Sunday School / Adult Bible Study: 9 am Worship: 10 am • Nursery Provided Wednesday Prayer Groups: 9:30 am / 6:30 pm

Feeling Left Out?

The Catholic Communities of L’Arbre Croche MASS SCHEDULE

To join this directory call Dawn Cross today

Holy Childhood of Jesus Church - Harbor Springs Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am Holy Cross Church - Cross Village Saturday 4 pm St. Nicholas Church - Larks Lake Sunday 11am St. Ignatius Church - Good Hart No Masses

231-439-9324 NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Hope for You, Your Family & Our Community!

Worship Location - Knights of Columbus 1106 Charlevoix Ave. Petoskey Sunday Worship - 10:00 am Mark Manzer - Lead Pastor www.NewHopeNorth.org (231) 348-6905

www.holychildhoodchurch.org • 231-526-2017

New Life Anglican Church Corner of Grove & Waukazoo, Petoskey

(231) 347-3448 • www.newlifeanglican.com

Sunday Worship 10am • Nursery Available 7th-12th Youth Group, Sunday 6:30pm The Rev. Michael J. Bridge

St. Francis Xavier Church 513 Howard St.• Petoskey • 347-4133 MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5pm • Sunday 8 & 10am Our family of faith welcomes all visitors to their home away from home.

Word of Life Community Church 403 Madison, Petoskey Services at 10:30 a.m., Wed. at 7 p.m.

We are a non-denominational church sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ.

John Alexandrowski - Pastor 348-8186

219 State Street, Petoskey 347-3362 Small Group Bible Studies for all ages 9:00 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am • Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Nursery Provided during all services www.tmchurch.com

Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

7 -ITCHELL 3T 0ETOSKEY s Rev. Douglas G. Kenny, Pastor Pastor Kenneth G. Bernthal

Sunday & 10:30 10:30a.m. a.m.

SundayMorning MorningWorship Worship8:00 8:00 a.m. a.m. & Children’s Church & Adult Sunday 10:30 Schoola.m. & Bible ClassesBible 9:15Class a.m. 9:15 a.m.

Monday 7:07p.m. p.m.

MondayInformal Informal Worship Worship 7:07

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Friday, February 3, 2012 •

PETOSKEY

Petoskey lacrosse team prepares for another season Sam Blankenhagen Petoskey High School

The excitement is building.

Practice is starting. The games are coming. Get ready.

“Last year, we were nearly undefeated. Our only rival was Traverse City Central. This year it will be a battle,” says Wally Kidd, the Petoskey High School varsity lacrosse team’s defensive coach.

These are big words; can the team back them up? Fact; they can. This year the team has many returning players.

“We lost several seniors but we have a tremendous Sam amount of returnBlankenhagen ing players and freshmen coming up just waiting to fill their shoes” said Kent Case, the Petoskey varsity lacrosse team’s offensive coach.

Petoskey lacrosse has gained the label as the team to beat. Last season, they continually defeated their league opponents, Cadillac, Sault Ste. Marie, Traverse City West and St. Francis. They were defeated only by Traverse City Central.

Unofficial practices started Sunday, Jan. 8, at North Central Michigan College. Team members show up, stretch out and

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Petoskey High School lacrosse defender Chase Ledingham (left) and goalie Tommy Kidd (right) battle a Traverse City Central attacker in the 2011 league championship game at Thirlby Field in Traverse City.

begin their indoor drills. Practice consists of conditioning, ground ball, and passing and catching

drills.

“We try to keep the practices high paced so the kids get a good

conditioner in during the time allowed,” says Andy Schmittdiel, Petoskey varsity lacrosse team’s

head coach.

Kidd, the founder of Petoskey lacrosse, has been with the program since the beginning back in 2005. He says the program has grown at an incredible rate. In the beginning, there were 12-15 kids in the entire program, all on one team. Now, there are four teams, and more than a dozen coaches.

“The program is expanding at an astonishing rate. It’s beyond anything I could have ever imagined,” Kidd said.

Returning player Sam De Jonge says, “Lacrosse is by far my favorite sport to play and watch. There is always something happening and it’s really exciting. It is simply a blast to be a part of such a great team backed by a terrific program. The coaches played college lacrosse and they really care about the success and enjoyment of the players.”

In the 2011 season, the varsity team fell to Traverse City Central in the league championship at Thirlby Field. The entire team believes with dedication and determination, the league title will be theirs.

The excitement is building.

Practice is starting. The games are coming. Get ready.

Sam Blankenhagen is a junior at Petoskey High School. His parents are Dav and Sue Blankenhagen of Petoskey.

ALANSON

Academic intervention class offered in Alanson Brook Robinson Alanson High School

ALANSON — Alanson Public Schools is determined to improve the academic skills of some of its students. The goal is to provide tutoring assistance for students to improve in their core curriculum classes. Students have been selected for tutoring by the areas of their weaknesses in specific academic subjects.

English, chemistry, reading and math Brook are the areas of emRobinson phasis.

There were a selected number of students who enrolled into each of the intervention classes according to their performance on district testing data and scores on M.E.A.P and ACT/MME ex-

ams. In each intervention class, teachers along with student tutors are assigned to help the designated students. Faculty and administration selected these students to serve in this capacity.

Certain students were selected as tutors because of their outstanding academic and interpersonal skills.

“The half-hour long intervention proves to be a good use of time by increasing the learning abilities of students,” according to superintendent Jeffrey Liedel.

Since Dec. 5, 2011, when Alanson started the intervention program, seven minutes of the first three hours of the day were reduced. During this half-hour, teachers and tutors are able to provide one-on-one help. All the students in the high school are participating as either a student or tutor in one of the four subject areas. Students in the elementary level of the school have their

PHOTO BY STEPHEN DOSS

Students work in Alanson’s new academic intervention period. Alanson students (from left) include sophomore Lauren Reed, juniors Jacob Schneider and Bobby Sproule and senior Alivia Litke. own intervention period, as well.

Each student is taught the specific skills they need to pass the necessary requirements for their most challenging subject area.

Alanson Schools is intent on keeping the program as long as

needed. Until the data shows an increase on each student’s test scores, they will continue on participating in the intervention period. While students are trying hard to increase their knowledge and their scores,

administration, teachers and student tutors are prepared to assist those who need it.

Brook Robinson is a sophomore at Alanson High School. She is the daughter of Joyce and Dan Midyett of Alanson.

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A12 CAMPAIGN FROM A1 said he continues to “rely on the generosity” of his donors in both his district and across Michigan.

Political action committee donations made up more than half of Foster’s committee funding.

Among the top donors to Foster’s campaign during the past year were the Michigan Health & Hospital Association PAC with $5,000, $2,500 from the Michigan Credit Union League Action Fund, $2,000 from the Michigan Bankers Association PAC, $1,650 from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Michigan, as well as $1,000 from each of the Meijer PAC, the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Auto Dealers of Michigan and Business Leaders for Michigan PAC. The Emmet County Republican Party’s committee also contributed $399.

Foster has at least two people vying for his seat this year.

Suzanne Shumway, a veteran professor at North Central Michigan College and Petoskey resident, announced Thursday that she will be running as a Democrat in the 107th House District. Shumway, according to her committee report, has $2,583 in cash on hand toward starting her campaign.

Challenging Shumway for the Democratic nomination will be Jim Martin, a Sault Ste. Marie

High School teacher, who is also making his first attempt at politics.

Although he has not publicly begun his campaign, Martin’s committee reported having $2,166 in cash on hand.

In the 105th House District, first-term Rep. Greg MacMaster, R-Kewadin, took in just less than $20,000 in contributions during the past 14 months, but currently has $2,845 in cash on hand.

The representative spent the bulk of his funds traveling the district and claiming bills for hotels, gas and food. Other expenditures included $1,000 to the House Republican Campaign Committee, which serves as the election arm of the state GOP, and a number of costs associated with attending parades.

Senator Howard Walker, RTraverse City, doesn’t have to run for re-election until 2014, but already is working on building a campaign cushion. The senator, who previously served three terms in the House, finished with more than $18,000 in cash.

Walker received strong support from energy suppliers in Michigan.

The DTE Energy PAC contributed $2,750 and CMS Energy PAC contributed $1,500 to the state senator.

SHUMWAY FROM A1

the big business model of government that has become prevalent in Lansing,” said Shumway, who has worked in higher education for 25 years. “I hope to raise the level of community participation in local and state government. Citizens need to take an active role in governance.”

Shumway says she will run on education, jobs, veterans affairs and the environment as her top platform issues.

“I feel like it is time to have people serve in office that are not career politicians,” Shumway told the News-Review during a recent interview. “I love my career, but I also feel that it is a matter of civic duty to serve one’s turn. I feel I can help more if I take a this short

break from teaching, so we actually have someone in the Legislature who understands education and what the cuts they are making will do long-term.”

Shumway is expected to face Jim Martin, a Sault Ste Marie teacher who has yet to formally announce his candidacy, in the Aug. 7 primary for the Democratic nomination.

An official kickoff for Shumway will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Northern Lights Recreation on M-119, in Harbor Springs, where she will discuss her platform more in depth.

The event is open to the public.

More information about the campaign can be found at www. suzanneshumway.com or at her page on Facebook.

PETOSKEY COUNCIL FROM A1

wich board signs to be used by many types of downtown businesses. But city staff believe some ordinance language — pertaining to where the signs are placed relative to a building face — may have contained an error.

Prior to the recent ordinance change, the city had granted the additional time allowances for the signs to the downtown businesses for a one-year trial period. During that time, sandwich boards were required to be placed within 24 inches of a building face.

The ordinance that put the time flexibility in place for the

long term specified a maximum distance of 36 inches from the building face for the signs. But city staff believe officials’ intent was to continue with the 24-inch limit, and propose that the council correct the apparent error on Monday.

Also on Monday, the council will receive an annual report of the Petoskey Planning Commission’s activities for 2011.

Monday’s agenda also includes possible closed-session discussion relating to the purchase or lease of real estate, and to material that is exempt from discussion or disclosure based on attorney-client privilege.

Hiring up, takes jobless rate to best level in three years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers went on a hiring spree in January and drove down the unemployment rate for a fifth straight month to 8.3 percent, its lowest point in nearly three years.

The result pointed to a resurgent job market, and it sent stock futures surging. The Dow Jones industrial average futures, which were flat before the report, jumped 95 points.

The economy created 243,000 net jobs in January, the most in nine months, and the unemployment rate fell two ticks.

Employers have added an average of 201,000 jobs a month in the past three months. That’s 50,000 more jobs per month than the economy averaged in each month last year.

The Labor Department’s January jobs report was filled with other encouraging data and revisions. Hiring was widespread across many high-paying industries. Pay increased. And the economy added 200,000 more jobs in 2011 than first thought.

The unemployment is nearly a percentage point lower than over the summer, when feared a recession was imminent.

The last time the unemployment rate has dropped for five

straight months was in late 1994.

Lower unemployment is a positive a sign for President Barack Obama’s reelection hopes. Still, he’s likely to face voters with the highest unemployment rate of any post-war president.

The unemployment rate fell even as more people began looking for work. But a much larger number said they found work.

More jobs and higher incomes should help consumers boost spending and increase economic growth.

Job gains in November and December were revised upward to show that an additional 60,000 jobs were created in those two months.

The government also issued its annual revisions to jobs data going back five years. They showed that hiring was stronger over the past two years than previously thought. The economy added about 1.82 million jobs last year, nearly twice as many as in 2010.

Even with the gains, the job market faces a long way back to full health. The nation has about 5.6 million fewer jobs than it did when the recession began in late 2007.

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POVERTY FROM A1 “It’s amazing the number of people that are homeless in the area.”

Budgeting guidelines SAVING (5-10%)

Keith Greenwald, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency from people who had been living in the Charlevoix Hotel, which burned down Saturday, Jan. 28.

Greenwald said the typical price range low-income customers are paying for rent in Emmet County is $466-$757, and $488-$809 in Charlevoix County. As a general guideline, he recommends spending about 25-30 percent of take-home pay on housing, which includes rent, mortgage, insurance and association fees. So twenty-five percent of $23,050, the federal poverty level for a family of four, is about $5,762, or about $480 per month for housing.

However, this is just an estimate because it does not take into account taxes paid on income.

Because of Northern Michigan’s cold winters, some people also struggle with heating costs, and without much public transportation to speak of, the expense involved with owning and maintaining a vehicle can bog some people down, too, Greenwald said.

Poverty defined The poverty level for a singleparent family of three is $17,600, and $22,100 for a two-parent family of four, said Ranae McCauley, coordinator for Antrim, Kalkaska Community Collaborative. The extreme poverty level is $8,800 for a single-parent family of three, and $11,100 for a two-parent family of four.

Greenwald provided slightly higher levels, stating that as of January, the federal poverty level for a family of three was $19,090, and $23,050 for a two-parent family of four.

And poverty affects people of all ages.

McCauley called the number of area children living in poverty “disturbing,” adding that the percent has increased in recent years, while the child population has actually decreased.

From 2000 to 2010, Emmet County’s population of children ages 17 and younger fell from 7,985 to 7,389, a decrease of 7.5 percent, but, from 2005 to 2009, children living in poverty in Emmet County rose from 977, or 12.7 percent, to 1,247, or 17.4 percent, according to the Kids Count in Michigan Data Book 2011.

Charlevoix County’s child population fell from 6,763 in 2000 to 5,716 in 2010, a decrease of 15.5 percent, but, from 2005 to 2009, children living in poverty in Charlevoix County rose from 1,020, or 16.4 percent, to 1,088, or 19.5 percent, according to the data book.

Antrim and Cheboygan counties saw more dramatic changes.

From 2000 to 2010 Antrim County’s child population fell by 12.4 percent, but, from 2005 to 2009, children living in poverty in Antrim County rose from 876, or 16.9 percent, to 1,251, or 25.6 percent.

And Cheboygan County’s child population fell by 14.9 percent from 2000 to 2010, but, from 2005 to 2009, children living in poverty rose from 1,352, or 23.1 percent, to 1,356, or 26.1 percent.

Both Antrim and Cheboygan counties’ child poverty rates exceed the state’s rate of 22.2 percent, according to the report.

McCauley questions whether there is a correlation between the population decline and poverty.

“Why are our children leaving?

Why are our families leaving?” she said.

She also seeks to dispel the myth that people who are living in poverty need simply to work harder. She said those with jobs that pay minimum wage are working hard, but a person working full time and earning minimum wage would be “very fortunate to bring home $16,000.”

And that’s if a full time job can be found.

McCauley noted that full time jobs can be hard to come by because, to save on costs, companies sometimes employ two or three part-time employees to do the work of what would constitute

HOUSING (25-30%)

UTILITIES (5-10%) FOOD (5-10%) TRANSPORTATION (10-15%) CLOTHING (2-7%) MEDICAL/HEALTH (5-10%) PERSONAL (5-10%) RECREATION (5-10%) DEBTS (5-10%) CHARITABLE GIVING (10-15%) How families actually spend their money depends on their income, family size, ages, if their house is paid for, etc. If a family is spending 20 percent of their take-home pay on recreation, that’s too much.

— Keith Greenwald, budget/housing counselor, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency

Comment now Have an opinion on this or other stories? Comment at petoskeynews.com or use this QR code on your smart phone to send a letter to the editor. one full-time position.

The minimum wage in Michigan is $7.40 per hour, making Michigan one of 18 states, plus Washington, D.C., with a minimum wage rate that is higher than the federal minimum wage, according to the United States Department of Labor website. Workers who are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are entitled to a minimum wage of not less than $7.25 per hour.

“Good economic development means we have to develop people,” McCauley added. “I think we need to look at providing a better quality of life and fair and reasonable wages.”

The Petoskey News-Review sought to find out how far $22,100 could stretch for an area family of four, but Vicki Dahl, acting director for Department of Human Services offices in Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties, said the answer is complex.

“Things are all over the board,” she said, with regard to the cost of living, the unique needs of families and the different forms of assistance that are available.

Cash assistance, for example, is available to some families but is intended to cover only basic needs, she said.

“It really just does barely keep them sheltered and safe,” Dahl

Typical monthly rents paid by customers of the Northern Michigan Community Action Agency

$466-$757 Emmet County

$488-$809 Charlevoix County

54

Number of applications for assistance in Jan. 2012.

(Up from 34 in Oct. 2011; 40 in Nov. 2011 and 38 in Dec. 2011.)

said.

Dahl said a family of four with no income could receive a grant of $597 per month, plus food assistance, and then the family must decide what bills to pay. “A lot of our families are making tough choices about where they’re going to spend that money,” she said.

She said “generational poverty” is also a problem for some area families.

“You just get used to an environment and a way of life,” she said.

For impoverished children, there are “a lot more barriers and challenges for them to overcome.”

She added, “Our community is very blessed with the resources that are here to help.”

Dahl said those in need can apply for assistance programs through the Department of Human Services in person or online at https://www.mibridges.michigan.gov/access/.

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How much math is too much math?

Paul Winegard Petoskey High School

Ask an average high school student (including myself) how useful they think mathematics is later on in life — mainly their careers — and they will most likely feel that it’s not. Their parents don’t know this stuff, and they’re successful, so why should they learn it?

I can personally say they think this with good reason.

Why take higher mathematics courses if we don’t use it in life? Petoskey High School requires two years of basic math and another two years of higher math, and it is apparent this system is flawed.

A common complaint from parents is that struggling students, in most cases, are just plain lazy, and unwilling to do Paul the work. Some Winegard of the time, this may be true, but with advances in technology (calculators and computers), it should shift the requirements of the course. When students are asked to do an arduous task, and make it as difficult as possible, it does seem a bit ridiculous. “I can’t stand it when teachers drag out problems, just to make them more difficult,� said senior Amy Keith, a calculus II student. “We have to put away our calculators and do the work by hand. I can understand how that was important 20 years ago, but now, it’s just unnecessary.�

I have noticed that whenever a proof — a problem in which the solver must go through many steps in order to prove a statement — is assigned, the entire class resonates with a collective moan.

High school students — and adults for that matter — do

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Petoskey High School senior Freddie Liederbach works on his calculus homework. not appreciate seemingly unnecessary work.

Also, it seems many students have no interest in pursuing a career that involves concepts learned in higher math, and therefore have little use for these classes. “Four years of required math is just ridiculous,� says senior Michael Munio. “A lot of the kids in my class aren’t going off to college to get jobs that use math, and a lot more aren’t going to college at all.�

Jamie Buchanan, Petoskey High School mathematics instructor, had this to say: “Well, math’s importance can be looked at in a number of ways. Balancing your checkbook, or building computers. You need math for both.�

He did, however, agree that our current mathematics system could be improved. “Kids really should only be required to take courses up to geometry, and after that decide where they want to go: higher math, or maybe some vocational math, geared toward building houses for example.�

Buchanan also had some advice to offer for those struggling with math.

“That’s why we have informal math classes. If you struggle to where you’re not able to understand it, you can take these courses. If you put the work in, you’ll do well.�

Paul Winegard is a junior at Petoskey High School. His parents are Jeff and Julie Winegard of Petoskey.

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Petoskey students rise to the challenge of honors classes Quentin Fettig Petoskey High School

Students at Petoskey High School think — thanks to their counselors’ urgings — they have to take certain classes, no matter how challenging, if they want colleges to consider their admissions applications.

Tamera Kolodziej, a counselor at PHS, says only especially competitive schools like Michigan State Quentin and Michigan reFettig quire students take as many honors and advanced placement classes as possible.

“Schools like Central, Western and Grand Valley aren’t as competitive, so you don’t really need honors classes to get into those schools,” said Kolodziej.

Erin Vandenheuvel-Coon, an honors English I teacher at PHS, agrees with Kologziej.

“I don’t think they are required really, but they help,” she said.

Students do not seem to have a problem with taking challenging classes, however. Most students are either in the more challenging classes — or they just decide they don’t feel like being challenged. Delaney Smith and Rachel Schulingkamp are both sophomore students at PHS who are in honors classes and are kind of neutral with whether they like them or not. Rachel and Delaney are both in honors chemistry with Thomas Ochs this year and were in honors biology with Christopher Jorgensen last year. They were also both in honors English I with Erin Vandenheuvel and honors English II with Stasha Simon. This year each of them is also in an advanced placement so-

cial studies class. Rachel is in AP economics, and Delaney is in AP government.

“Honors classes are hard, especially honors English, but it’s not like I’m going to die from working hard or anything,” Rachel said, jokingly.

Delaney said that honors classes do not really bother her, which may be because she is also two years ahead of almost everyone in her grade in math as well.

Because students find these classes challenging and it is hard for students to take all the pressure, some decide they only want to take one or two honors classes.

Some of these students are sophomores Savannah McComb and Kelly Hoffman. They are both in honors English II this year and were in honors biology last year.

This year Kelly decided she did not want to take honors chemistry while Savannah is taking it.

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Petoskey High School teacher Stasha Simon encourages her fourthhour honors English II class to become leaders for their classmates and the rest of the school.

Another thing is that Savannah and Kelly were both taking AP government this year then Kelly switched into world history instead.

“I just kind of decided that with the stress of band and honors English II, I didn’t really want to deal with AP government,” said Kelly.

In addition, Kelly is in algebra II this year and Savannah is in

geometry.

All of these students expressed an interest to go on to college, which is their reason for taking honors classes. Therefore, while it is recommended for students to take honors classes, it is not required.

Quentin Fettig is a sophomore at Petoskey High School. His parents are Randy and Terri Fettig of Petoskey.

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Book review: ‘Die for Me’ a combination of romance, fantasy and action Sabrina Wolfgang Alanson High School

ALANSON — Coming from what seems like the undisciplined imagination of a child, “Die for Me” by Amy Plum is a compelling story of teen Kate Mercier, an orphan from Brooklyn, N.Y. The book starts out by telling Kate’s story of grief, her parents died in a car accident just 10 days after she got her license. Later on, her older sister, Georgia, decided that

they were going to move to France with their father’s parents.

While she’s living in France her behavior seems to reflect some sort of depresSabrina sion. She spent her Wolfgang days mainly reading in her room, some days she would walk down the street from her apartment, but she always seemed to

find herself running back to her room, where she felt safe. Other days she would barely be able to get up and eat breakfast and go back to bed. Finally, one day, after her sister fails at getting her to join her to go cruise the various teen night clubs, Georgia convinces her that going out and reading somewhere else other than her apartment day after day would do her some good.

Kate manages to find a charming coffee shop and sits down with

her book. While getting lost in her reading, she looks up at the waitress who is asking her if she’d like anymore to drink. In that split second, she happens to make eye contact with Vincent, a daring bad boy who, in time, begins to steal her heart away. But, Vincent has a

secret that could tear them apart, mixing fantasy into Kate’s reality.

Plum takes the reader on an imaginative journey filled with mortals and creatures. The reader never knows what is going to happen next. For those who like the combination of romance, fantasy and action, reading this book will make them hungry for more.

Sabrina Wolfgang is a junior at Alanson High School. She is the daughter of Blaine and Jennifer Wolfgang of Alanson.

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Northmen basketball set for ‘purpose’ game

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t was a smash hit at both Curtis Field and Griffin Arena.

So why not try it at the Petoskey High School gym?

The Petoskey boys and girls basketball teams will don the pink for Play With Purpose games, a fund-raiser for the Petoskey Play With Purpose Fund to aid families touched by cancer.

Both teams will wear white uniforms trimmed in pink for upcoming home games, the girls on Tuesday, Feb. 21, against Sault Ste. Maire; the Andy boys on Friday, Feb. Sneddon 24, against Alpena.

The Northmen football teams have played a Play With Purpose game in each of the past two seasons, and the school’s hockey team played one a week ago. Both were hugely successful.

Spectators are encouraged to wear pink to both basketball games, containers will be set up for donations, and a Miracle Minute is planned between the third and fourth quarters — when students will make their way through the stands with pink pillow cases for donations.

The fund-raising efforts are being spearheaded by the Petoskey High School chapter of the National Honor Society, and the uniform purchase is led by Petoskey boosters Dan and Lori Lewis.

A table will be set up at the school cafeteria in the days leading up to the games and pink T-shirts, socks, wristbands, headbands and bracelets will be on sale. Students will also be selling cookies, carnations and cotton candy throughout the week of the games to raise funds.

Organizers have purchased 30 basketball uniforms — 15 for the girls, 15 for the boys — and are seeking donations to cover the cost. Each uniform costs $50, Dan Lewis said, and donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted.

The uniforms will be kept by the school and used for future Play With Purpose games.

In addition, the freshman and junior varsity Northmen squads will wear pink socks and wristbands for their respective games

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Pavel Datsyuk and Jiri Hudler scored in the shootout, and the Detroit Red Wings padded their lead over Vancouver in the Western Conference standings with a 4-3 victory against the Canucks on Thursday night.

Both shooters beat goalie Roberto Luongo on the stick side to give the Red Wings a 6-0 record this season in shootouts. Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard smothered Alex Edler’s close-in shot, and Mason Raymond lost control of the puck in the tiebreaker.

Drew Miller, Hudler and Dan Cleary gave the Red Wings onegoal leads.

The Red Wings outshot the Canucks, 43-25.

Palmer leads Phoenix SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ryan Palmer parred his final hole at dusk for a 7-under 64 and the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Phoenix Open.

The start of the round was delayed an hour because of frost, and play was suspended because of darkness at 6:05 p.m. Last year, frost and frozen greens delayed play nine hours during the week, forcing a Monday finish.

Webb Simpson was a stroke back at TPC Scottsdale. At No. 6 in the world, he’s the top-ranked player in the field.

Wolverine to stand trial

STEVE FOLEY / NEWS-REVIEW

Petoskey junior goaltender Breanna Merriam is in her third season on the Northmen hockey team and is the lone female player to play on the team in its

13-year history. Merriam has a 6-7-0 record and a 3.76 goals against average entering a game tonight at Cheboygan.

Merriam stops pucks, earns her spot in Northmen net Steve Foley (231) 439-9343 - sfoley@petoskeynews.com

Goaltenders are a special breed.

Nowhere is that more the case than for a veteran third-year netminder for the Petoskey High School hockey team this season.

Originally thrown into the position because she — yes, SHE — had to take her turn in goal like the rest of her teammates, junior

See SNEDDON on PAGE B3

goaltender Breanna Merriam has quietly and steadily worked her way into a steady performer playing a boys varsity sport.

Merriam, all 5-foot-6 of her, has shared the majority of the workload in goal for Petoskey this season and has backstopped six wins of the Northmen’s 9-9-1 record.

Of those six wins, which include a pair of Big North Conference victories over Gaylord, Mer-

riam has sported an impressive 1.83 goals against average.

Merriam, who carries a 6-7-0 record, 3.76 GAA and a close to .900 save percentage into a non-league game today, Friday, at Cheboygan. She is the first female to play varsity hockey at Petoskey in the 13-year history of the program.

Not too bad for a girl who throws on her gear for games and See GOALIE on PAGE B2

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Double-winner Hackman leads Rams to league win THOMPSONVILLE — Harbor Springs junior Abigail Hackman won both the slalom and giant slalom to lead the Ram girls to victory in a Lake Michigan Conference ski meet Thursday at Crystal Mountain.

Hackman won the slalom in 58.63 seconds and the GS in 42.19.

The Rams finished with 33 points to easily outdistance second-place Grayling, which finished with 114. Manistee-Traverse City St. Francis was third

with 118; followed by CharlevoixEast Jordan, 120; and Boyne City, 129.

Manistee-St. Francis won the boys meet 22 points, followed by Harbor Springs, 86; Boyne City, 118; Grayling, 133; Elk Rapids, 141; and Charlevoix-East Jordan, 165.

Cole McCardel and Steven Siddall both of Manistee-St. Francis won the boys GS and slalom, reSee SKIING on PAGE B2

ANN ARBOR, — Michigan backup safety Marvin Robinson has been ordered to stand trial on a charge of second-degree home invasion.

A Washtenaw County district judge ruled Thursday that there’s enough evidence to proceed with the case against the junior from Winter Haven, Fla. The Detroit Free Press reported that Robinson is accused of taking an Xbox from a dorm room on the Ann Arbor campus.

His lawyer says it’s a misunderstanding.

Robinson’s next court date is March 8. He remains on the team’s roster.

LA well represented on NBA All-Star team NEW YORK — Blake Griffin and Andrew Bynum were voted Thursday to the All-Star game, joining Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul to give the city of Los Angeles four starters.

Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant kept the West from being entirely an L.A. story by earning a forward spot for the Feb. 26 game in Orlando. Griffin and Bynum are first-time starters, while Bryant earned his record-tying 14th consecutive nod.

Dwight Howard of the host Magic — unless he’s traded first — was the leading votegetter with 1.6 million. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are going together again from Miami, while MVP Derrick Rose of Chicago and New York’s Carmelo Anthony round out the East starters.

Starters were chosen by fan balloting. The reserves will be chosen by voting of the head coaches and will be announced next Thursday.

Goodell: NFL may add two teams

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Harbor junior Abigail Hackman won the slalom and giant slalom Thursday in leading the Ram girls to a first-place finish at Crystal Mountain.

INDIANAPOLIS — Commissioner Roger Goodell says if the NFL puts a team in Los Angeles, it is probable the league would expand to 34 franchises.

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practices in her own separate room, whose parents are die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fans, and for someone who’s been on the ice with boys since she got into the sport at age 7.

“My brother (2011 Petoskey High School graduate Kenneth Merriam) was playing and I was just watching him play and it looked like a lot of fun,” Merriam said Thursday during a team practice at Griffin Arena. “I just wanted to try it, so my dad put me out on the ice, I started skating in the IP program and I just jumped into mini-mites and mites.”

Merriam’s first experience in goal came at the peewee level, where she quickly became adept at the position.

“We didn’t have a goalie,” she said. “We just switched around goalies and they made me jump in net and I turned out to be the best one in goal. That’s how I got started.”

A positionally strong goaltender who plays her angles well and isn’t afraid to challenge shooters, Merriam said she has grown comfortable playing with and against boys over the years.

“It’s really different,” said Merriam, who also played on the Petoskey varsity volleyball team this year and plays softball. “But I’ve been playing with them all my life so I’m pretty used to it.

We have our ups and downs and I know some of the guys don’t like having a girl playing a guy’s sport, but most of them I’ve grown up with and they’re used to me playing with them. Mostly, they’re fine with it.”

Merriam said it’s simply the love of the game that keeps her going.

The past two seasons, she’s been invited to take part in the USA Hockey Girls’ MidAm Multi District National Camp, a select camp at Kent State University for top female goalies from across the Midwest.

“I just love hockey,” Merriam said. “I love playing goalie and I love stopping pucks.

It’s just what I’ve grown up doing and my dad (Breem) has always pushed me into being a goalie and he’s always supported me.”

Merriam’s father is from Maine, while her mother, Karen, is from Toronto, which would explain the Maple Leaf paint job on Merriam’s helmet. Both parents bleed Maple Leaf blue and white.

“I can remember watching the Leafs winning the Cup in 1967 and I watched a lot of hockey growing up,” Breem Merriam said. “I know what Bree’s capable of. We’ve gone to Toronto and she’s played with the boys there as well, some are Junior AA or AAA

Boys basketball BIG NORTH CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L Petoskey 9 0 14 0 T.C. West 6 2 9 4 Cadillac 5 3 8 3 Alpena 2 5 6 6 Gaylord 2 6 4 8 T.C. Central 2 6 4 9 Ogemaw Hts. 2 6 3 9 Friday, Feb. 3 T.C. West at Alpena* Ogemaw Hts. at Cadillac* T.C. Central at Gaylord* Monday, Feb. 6 Cheboygan at Petoskey Tuesday, Feb. 7 Alpena at Sault Ste. Marie Cadillac at Ludington Ogemaw Hts. at Houghton Lake T.C. West at Muskegon Thursday, Feb. 9 T.C. Central at Ogemaw Hts.* Friday, Feb. 10 Petoskey at T.C. West* Gaylord at Alpena* Mt.Pleasant at Cadillac* * — League game

LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L T.C. St. Francis 7 0 10 1 Boyne City 5 2 9 2 Grayling 5 2 9 3 Elk Rapids 5 2 7 3 Charlevoix 3 4 7 5 Harbor Springs 2 5 4 8 East Jordan 1 6 3 9 Kalkaska 0 7 0 11 Friday, Feb. 3 Boyne City at Charlevoix* Elk Rapids at East Jordan* Harbor Springs at Grayling* Kalkaska at T.C. St. Francis* Tuesday, Feb. 7 T.C. St. Francis at Boyne City* Kalkaska at Charlevoix* Harbor Springs at East Jordan* Grayling at Elk Rapids* Friday, Feb. 10 East Jordan at Boyne City* Elk Rapids at Charlevoix* T.C. St. Francis at Harbor Springs* Kalkaska at Grayling* * — League game NEWS-REVIEW FILE PHOTO

Petoskey junior goaltender Breanna Merriam (right) will look to backstop the Northmen to their 10th win today,

“She’s in a tough spot playing in a male sport. Varsity high school hockey can be kind of intimidating I would think, but she’s held her own and she’s held it together. She’s been our go-to goalie for the majority of the year and she hasn’t really let us down.”

Petoskey coach Brent Ward players and she’s held her own.”

Watching their daughter play a physical, fast-paced and aggressive sport can put mom and dad on edge.

“We’re both very proud of her, but it is very nervewracking,” Breem Merriam said. “You can tell when she loses a little bit of confidence and she’s the last line of defense. When bad goals go in, you can’t help but feel sorry for her, but she definitely has the right psyche to be a goalie.”

Karen Merriam said she doesn’t worry about her daughter too much since she is not a forward or defense-

man.

“If she was out there skating with the guys it’d be hard, but I don’t worry about her much in goal,” she said.

Merriam said she tried out for a pair of upstart girls’ teams in Traverse City and Gaylord, but both teams folded before the season began.

“I played for a house girls team as well which also folded,” she said. “There was really no place else for me to play around here than the high school team.”

First-year Petoskey coach Brent Ward said Merriam has performed well.

“She’s in a tough spot playing in a male sport,” Ward

Friday, as they face non-league Cheboygan at the Ralph G. Cantile Arena. said. “Varsity high school hockey can be kind of intimidating I would think, but she’s held her own and she’s held it together. She’s been our go-to goalie for the majority of the year and she hasn’t really let us down.

“She comes to play and she’s stopped some good chances when we’ve needed her to. The guys support her and they do their job well in front of her and I know they rely on her to do her job behind them. For being a junior goaltender and being a backup last year, I think she’s been handling herself well.”

Merriam said she’s looking forward to tonight’s game against the Chiefs and their coach Craig Coxe, whom Merriam played for last season when he was behind Petoskey’s bench. In her freshman year, Merriam played under then-coach Rene Chapdelaine.

“I’d really like to beat Cheboygan, they’ve been my No. 1 rival for some time and I just really want to perform well,” she said.

Senior forward Kyle Ruggles, who has played hockey at various levels in his career, said Merriam handles being with the guys pretty well.

“It’s different for sure and it’s the first time I’ve ever had a teammate who dresses in another locker room,” Ruggles said. “It’s a little different not having her in there with us and it’s almost like she’s distant from the team at times because she’s not there all the time, but she handles it really well.

Being a girl on a boys team, she’s going to be treated a little differently.

“She does mess with us a little bit. She’s been playing with a lot of these guys for a lot of years now so they all know each other well.”

Breem Merriam said he’s glad his daughter is playing a sport that she can hopefully play for the rest of her life.

“I’m just very proud of her and this is a sport she’ll be able to play for not only the rest of her life, but can pass down onto her kids as well,” he said.

SKIING FROM B1

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BOWLING STARS

ABOVE: Julie Wonnacott of Petoskey bowled what is believed to be the first 700 series by a female in the history of the Petoskey-Emmet Bowling Association at Northern Lakes Recreation. Wonnacott, a teacher in Mancelona, bowled games of 237, 244 and 244 for a 725 total on her Tuesday Rollers League team, Magee Mud Hens. RIGHT: Steve Hamlin of Petoskey bowled a 300 game on Jan. 9 at Northern Lights Recreation while bowling on the Monday High Rollers League. It was the fourth 300 game for Hamlin. He last rolled a 300 game in April 2010.

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spectively. McCardel’s winning time in the GS was 39.20 seconds, while Sidall’s in the slalom was 50.59.

Also for the Harbor girls, Rose Pellegrom was third in GS, fourth slalom; Alexa Wespiser, fifth slalom; Morgan Mooradian, sixth slalom, seventh GS; Tia Esposito, sixth GS, 20th slalom; Claire Cunningham, ninth GS; and Meg Shepherd, 10th GS, 10th slalom.

For the Harbor boys, Jac Talcott was a team-best fifth in slalom, while Forrest Lundgren was seventh in GS, eighth slalom; John Bailey, 11th GS, 13th slalom; Greg Gallagher, 12th slalom, 16th GS; Dan Davis, 14th slalom, 14th GS; and Nick Mogford, 17th GS. The Boyne City boys were paced by Dean Hague, was was fourth in slalom, fifth GS; while Corey Bohnet was eighth GS, 10th slalom; Kory Skop, 20th slalom, 32nd GS; John Paul Coopersmith, 22nd slalom, 22nd GS; and Elliot Crouch, 24th slalom, 33rd GS. For the Boyne girls, Lexie Harding was a team-best second in GS, third slalom, while Lauren Richard was 13th slalom; Meredith Hague, 14th slalom, 15th GS; and Claire Wellman, 18th slalom.

Casey Keane led the Charlevoix-East Jordan girls as she was fifth in GS, eighth slalom, followed by Cora Taylor, 15th slalom, 17th GS; Christina Russell, 16th slalom, 18th GS; Ryleigh Knoop, 20th GS, 21st slalom and Paige Podskalny, 23rd GS. For the Charlevoix-East Jordan boys, Brandon Cardwell was a team-best seventh in slalom, ninth GS, we-

hile Jonathan Lindfors was 18th GS, 29th slalom; Gabe Hawley, 23rd slalom, 24th GS; Parker McNitt, 27th slalom, 28th GS; and Tyler Engstrom, 29th GS, 31st slalom.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Skiing: Northmen win three HARBOR SPRINGS — The Petoskey Middle School ski teams won three of four team events in a three-school meet at Nubs Nub. The Petoskey seventheighth grade boys and girls teams were both victories, as was its sixth-grade boys team. Harbor Springs won the seventh-grade girls meet.

Top 10 area finishers in each meet:

Boys Seventh-eighth g rade: 1-Garret Lundteigen, Petoskey; 2-Mitch Makela, Petos ke y ; 3 - S h e a F u r h m a n , Harbor; 4-Cameron Brown, Petoskey; 5-Jacob Kromm, Petoskey; 6-Sam Bailey, Harbor; 7-Kyle Festerling, Petoskey; 8-Max Meyerson, Petoskey; 10-Cameron Kennard, Harbor.

Sixth-grade: 1-Ethan Siegwart, Petoskey; 2-Riley Norton, Petoskey; 3-Quinton Kuhn, Boyne City; 6-Noah Doe-Nimphie, Petoskey; 8-Tristin Akins, Petoskey; 10-Jack Paulsen, Petoskey.

Girls Seventh-eighth g rade: 1-Demi Trabucchi, Harbor; 2-Kylee Chojnacki, Petoskey; 3-Abby Bohnet, Boyne City; 4-Elena Esposito, Harbor; 5-Tai Miller, Harbor; 6-Mary A n d e r s o n , B oy n e C i t y ; 7-Alyssa Whittet, Boyne City; 8-Kelly Leavy, Petoskey; 9-Jessica Worm, Harbor; 10-Alana Honaker, Petoskey.

SKI VALLEY CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L Bellaire 8 0 11 0 Pellston 9 1 11 1 Central Lake 5 4 6 6 Gaylord St. Mary 4 3 5 5 Forest Area 3 3 4 4 Mancelona 3 5 4 7 Jo-burg 2 6 3 7 Inland Lakes 2 6 2 7 Onaway 0 8 1 9 Friday, Feb. 3 Pellston at Inland Lakes* Jo-burg at Forest Area* Onaway at Gaylord St. Mary* Ellsworth at Mancelona Monday, Feb. 6 Inland Lakes at Jo-burg* Bellaire at Onaway* Central Lake at Forest Area* Gaylord St. Mary at Pickford Wednesday, Feb. 8 Central Lake at Pellston* Jo-burg at Bellaire* Forest Area at Inland Lakes* Onaway at Mancelona* Friday, Feb. 10 Pellston at Gaylord St. Mary* Inland Lakes at Onaway* Mancelona at Central Lake* * — League game NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L Boyne Falls 7 0 11 1 Wolverine 6 3 6 6 Ellsworth 4 2 4 7 Mackinaw City 3 3 5 6 Alba 2 4 3 7 Harbor Light 2 4 2 10 Alanson 0 8 0 12 Friday, Feb. 3 Mackinaw City at Harbor Light* Alanson at Brimley Ellsworth at Manelona Monday, Feb. 6 Harbor Light at Alanson* Atlanta at Boyne Falls Wednesday, Feb. 8 Boyne Falls at Wolverine* Ellsworth at Mackinaw City* Friday, Feb. 10 Harbor Light at Alba* T.C. Christian at Boyne Falls Wolverine at Maplewood Baptist * — League game

Schedule Thursday, Feb. 2 NHL Detroit at Vancouver, 10 p.m., FSD Women’s College Basketball Northwestern at Michigan, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Western Michigan, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 NBA Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:30 p.m., FSD Saturday, Feb. 4 Men’s College Basektball Central Michigan at Ohio, 2 p.m.

Eastern Michigan at Akron, TBA Western Michigan at Kent St., 7 p.m.

Oakland at Western Illinois, 8 p.m.

NBA Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m., FSD NHL Detroit at Edmonton, 10 p.m., FSD Women’s College Basketball Central Michigan at Akron, 5 p.m.

Miami, Oh. at Eastern Michigan, 2 p.m.

Western Michigan at Bowling Green, 2 p.m.

Oakland at Western Illinois, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 5 Men’s College Basektball Michigan at Michigan St., 1 p.m., CBS Women’s College Basketball Michigan St. at Michigan, 3 p.m.

Sixth-grade: 1-Emma Iverson, Petoskey; 2-Jessica Kuhlman, Petoskey; 3-Katie Burley, Boyne City; 5-Heather Dufek, Petoskey; 6-Vanessa Stokel, Petoskey; 7-Erika Wilder, Petoskey; 8-Aria Klooster, Petoskey; 9-Lauren Gaskill, Petoskey.

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Friday, February 3, 2012 •

PREP BASKETBALL

Girls basketball

Ellsworth wins fourth straight

LAKE LEELANAU — Emily Veenstra had a game-high 20 points and 17 rebounds Thursday as Ellsworth held off Lake Leelanau St. Mary, 52-48, in a non-league high school girls basketball game.

The win was Ellsworth’s fourth straight and its sixth in its last seven starts. The Lancers, 10-5, outscored St. Mary 21-17 in the fourth quarter.

Dana Neumann added

14 points and 16 rebounds for the Lancers, while Keri Steenwyck added 12 points.

“We hung in there and we had a slight lead before we made some free throws,” said Ellsworth coach Brenda Stevens, whose team was 5-for-10 from the line in the fourth quarter. “We were lucky because both (Veenstra) and Tara (Essenberg) fouled out, but we hung in there.”

Rachel Thon had 16 points and Sarah Popp added 12 for St. Mary.

St. Mary won the JV game, 59-15.

Gaylord St. Mary 62 Pellston 24 GAYLORD — Karli Jacob had a team-high 17 points and Kari Borowiak added 13 as Gaylord St. Mary rolled past Pellston, 62-24, Thursday in a Ski Valley Confer-

ence girls basketball game.

With the win, the Snowbirds, ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press Class D state poll, improve to 15-0 overall, 12-0 league.

St. Mary jumped out to a commanding 23-2 first quarter lead, and upped its advantage to 41-4 at halftime. “ T h e y a r e ve r y, ve r y good,” Pellston coach Barbara Ingraham said. “They’re fast, they are good passers

and they are a well-oiled machine. They’re fun to watch play and it’s good to see teams like this.”

For Pellston, 2-12, 2-10, Shelby Hughey scored 12 p o i n t s, E m m a D u n h a m added six rebounds, Tori Kirsch had five rebounds, and Breah Carter finished with three assists and two steals.

St. Mary won the JV game, 32-30.

SNEDDON FROM B1 As of Thursday, the best record among those teams was Cedar Springs’ 7-6 mark.

The other side of the regional bracket features champions of the Rockford and Jenison districts.

Eleven schools comprise those two districts, with the current best records held

by Greenville, 13-0; Zeeland East, 12-1; Rockford and Hudsonville, both 10-3.

with the Sault and Alpena that week.

Battle of the fans

It’s game time for the Blue Crew.

Officials from the Michigan High School Athletic Association will be on hand for the Petoskey-Ogemaw Heights girls-boys basketball doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 17, to videotape the Blue Crew — Petoskey’s student cheering section — for its Battle of the Fans competition.

The Blue Crew made the competition’s first cut from among more than 20 cheering sections representing high schools across the state. Now, it’s down to the final five along with Grand Rapids Christian, Frankenmuth, Reese and Rockford.

The winner will be determined after all five are videotaped and posted on YouTube.

The Petoskey-Ogemaw girls game begins at 6 p.m. that night, followed by the boys game. The night is billed as a White Out, with spectators asked to wear white, and it is also Petoskey’s Snowcoming, the wintertime version of Homecoming.

Chasing history

The Northmen boys basketball team is 14-0 for the second time in three years, and just the third time in the near 100-year history of the varsity basketball at the school.

The 2009-10 squad also started 14-0 before losing at Cheboygan, 59-56, on Feb. 9, 2010.

After falling to the Chiefs, that Northmen team reeled off nine straight wins which produced Class B district and regional championships. The season ended with a state quarterfinal loss to Muskegon Heights in overtime.

Those Northmen, led by the likes of Cory Starkey, Joe Keedy and Grant Tracy, finished 23-2, one win shy of the single-season school record for wins.

Zak Lewis, Petoskey’s leading scorer, was the only current Northman on that squad. He was a sophomore and a key reserve off the bench.

The Northmen play host to Cheboygan, 5-6, on Monday, Feb. 6, eyeing a 15-0 start. The Northmen defeated Cheboygan, 69-26, in their first meeting on Dec. 13, so it would be a major upset if the Chiefs stopped Petoskey’s win streak on Monday.

The best start in school history came in 1925-26, when the Northmen won their first 19 games before falling in the Class B state semifinals to Sturgis.

A 20-0 regular season — a first in school history — could be a real chore. After the Cheboygan game, the Northmen go to Traverse City West on Friday, Feb. 10.

The Titans gave the Northmen a good battle a month ago before falling, 47-44. The Titans are 9-4 overall, 6-2 league, and have won four of their last five, including a 69-60 win over Cadillac on Tuesday.

The Northmen are 9-0 in the league and hold a two-game lead in the loss column over the Titans.

Petoskey needs to win just one of its final three league contests to clinch a share of the title, or two to win its third straight conference championship outright.

West isn’t the only opponent among Petoskey’s remaining six that could pose a stiff test.

The Northmen go to Sault Ste. Marie on Feb. 21, play host to a pretty good Alpena team on Feb. 24, and

Throwback game Speaking of history, you can get an up close and personal look at it Monday when the Northmen play their annual Throwback Game at the Central School gym.

This year’s theme is the ’50s and spectators who come dressed in period garb will be admitted for $3.

Menominee scheduled

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Petoskey football coach Kerry VanOrman (left) talks with quarterback Quinn Ameel during a 2011 game. VanOrman and the entertain Boyne City in a non-leaguer in the regularseason finale on Feb. 28.

Sault Ste. Marie is 12-1 with the lone loss coming to the Northmen, 66-46, on Jan. 10. While Petoskey handled the Blue Devils pretty well on that night, the upcoming game is in the Sault, which is always a difficult place to play.

Petoskey won earlier this season at Alpena, 67-51, but it was one of Petoskey’s more competitive games of the year. And the Wildcats, who are 6-6, have proven to be a tough out in the Big North Conference this season. They have lost by four points to Cadillac and by five to T.C. West.

Petoskey’s game with Boyne should prove very interesting. At 9-2 and firmly in the hunt for the Lake Michigan Conference championship, the Ramblers are in the midst of their best season in years.

They feature one of the top guards in Northern Michigan in Keegan LaBlance; a very good and versatile Jay Redman, who has signed with Lawrence Tech; and Corey Redman, the area’s top freshmen; along with a strong and deep supporting cast.

The Ramblers may not win the Lake Michigan — they, Grayling and Elk Rapids are tied for second at 5-2 behind 7-0 Traverse City St. Francis — but they are among the best teams in Northern Michigan, and you can bet they’ll be champing at the bit for a chance to knock off the Northmen and gain a huge boost of momentum as they head into state-tournament play.

Suffice to say the Northmen have some pretty solid opposition on the docket over the next month, and, with their shining record and a ranking of No. 6 in the Associated Press Class A state poll, will get the best shot that each of those opponents has.

Chasing history II Petoskey could clinch a share of its third consecutive Big North championship as early as Friday.

Petoskey is 9-0 in conference play while secondplace Traverse City West is 6-2.

The Titans go to Alpena on Friday, Feb. 3, and if the Wildcats win, the title — or at least a share of it — is Petoskey’s.

If that scenario plays out, Petoskey would need to win just one of its remaining

Northmen will play host to Menominee in the regular-season finale next season. The game was added to the schedule last week.

three league games to wrap up the crown outright.

If West beats Alpena, the Northmen need to win two of their remaining three league games to finish alone atop the league — provided, of course, that the Titans continue to win league games (they play Petoskey, Gaylord and T.C. Central after Friday’s game at Alpena).

Let’s put it this way: The Northmen are firmly in the driver’s seat.

Petoskey is seeking to become the first team to threepeat as Big North champions in the 15-year history of the league.

If Petoskey makes it through a perfect 12-0 in league play, it will have won 32 consecutive conference games. Petoksey’s last league loss came on Feb. 27, 2009, at Gaylord, 34-33.

Which brings us to another bit of history.

From 1995-96 through ’9798, The John Flynn-Trevor Huffman-led Northmen went 69-9. Beginning with the ’09-10 season through today, Petoskey is 59-4, with six regular-season games remaining, plus at least one state-tournament game.

The Flynn-Huffman teams won three league (the first

two of which were in the Michigan-Huron Shores Conference), three district and three regional titles — all in Class B — and made two trips to the Breslin Center for the state semifinals.

The current three-year run includes an almostassured third straight Big North crown, two district championships (one in Class A, one in ‘B’), and a Class B regional championship.

Of course the ’11-12 team has yet to write its tournament legacy.

The Northmen open the Class A district tournament on Monday, March 5, at Gaylord, and, if they win, will play host to Marquette on Wednesday, March 7.

If they win that one, the Northmen would host the district final on Friday, March 9, against either T.C. West, T.C. Central or Alpena.

The district champion goes to a regional hosted

by Grandville, and will play the winner of the Cedar Springs district. That district comprises Cedar Springs, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills, Muskegon, Muskegon Mona Shores and Muskegon Reeths-Puffer.

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The 2012 Petoskey High School football schedule is complete after athletic director Gary Hice filled the ninth date with Menominee.

The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Curtis Field.

It is just a one-year deal with no plans for the teams to start a series, Hice said.

The gives Petoskey a nine-game regular season for 2012, but Hice is still seeking a game in week two for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

The Northmen will play their six Big North opponents — Alpena, Cadillac, Gaylord, Traverse City Central, T.C. West and West Branch Ogemaw Heights — in each of the next three seasons, and non-league games with longtime rivals Cheboygan and Sault Ste. Marie are also on the slate for all three years.

When it comes to high school football, Menominee is about as good as it gets.

The Maroons have qualified for the playoffs 21 times and haven’t missed the postseason since 1995. They won Division 4 state championships in 2006 and ’07, and the Class BB state crown in ’98, a run that included a 32-6 playoff victory over Petoskey.

The Maroons are 27-10 over the past three seasons, went a perfect 28-0 in their back-to-back state championship years in ’06-07, and have not posted a losing record since finishing 4-5 in 1995.

LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L T.C. St. Francis 7 0 10 1 Kalkaska 6 1 10 2 Elk Rapids 5 2 9 4 East Jordan 4 3 9 4 Harbor Springs 2 5 7 6 Grayling 2 5 6 7 Boyne City 1 6 4 9 Charlevoix 1 6 3 10 Friday, Feb. 3 Boyne City at Charlevoix* Elk Rapids at East Jordan* Harbor Springs at Grayling* Kalkaska at T.C. St. Francis* Tuesday, Feb. 7 Boyne City at T.C. St. Francis* Charlevoix at Kalkaska* Harbor Springs at East Jordan* Elk Rapids at Grayling* Friday, Feb. 10 East Jordan at Boyne City* Elk Rapids at Charlevoix* T.C. St. Francis at Harbor Springs* Kalkaska at Grayling* * — League game SKI VALLEY CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L Gaylord St. Mary 12 0 15 0 Jo-burg 10 2 13 2 Inland Lakes 9 4 10 6 Bellaire 6 5 7 6 Central Lake 6 5 7 7 Onaway 6 6 8 7 Forest Area 2 8 4 10 Pellston 2 10 2 12 Mancelona 0 12 1 13 Thursday, Feb. 2 Gaylord St. Mary 63, Pellston 24 Inland Lakes 49, Onaway 31* Bellaire 40, Forest Area 31* Central Lake 48, Mancelona 28* Tuesday, Feb. 7 Bellaire at Pellston* Jo-burg at Inland Lakes* Mancelona at Gaylord St. Mary* Ellsworth at Central Lake Thursday, Feb. 9 Pellston at Onaway* Forest Area at Mancelona* Gaylord St. Mary at Bellaire* Central Lake at Jo-burg* Forest Area at Mancelona* * — League game NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L Mackinaw City 8 1 9 4 Ellsworth 8 2 10 5 Boyne Falls 5 3 7 6 Alanson 4 5 5 8 Wolverine 3 5 5 7 Harbor Light 1 8 1 13 Alba 0 7 0 8 Thursday, Feb. 2 Ellsworth 52, Lake Leelanau St. Mary 48 Friday, Feb. 3 Alanson at Brimley Tuesday, Feb. 7 Harbor Light at Cedarville Wolverine at Atlanta DeTour at Mackinaw City Thursday, Feb. 9 Alanson at Wolverine* Boyne Falls at Alba* Harbor Light at Mackinaw City* * — League game

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BIG NORTH CONFERENCE League Overall W L W L T.C. West 8 1 11 5 Cadillac 7 3 10 5 T.C. Central 7 3 8 7 Petoskey 5 4 7 8 Gaylord 4 5 8 8 Alpena 2 7 4 9 Ogemaw Hts. 0 10 4 11 Thursday, Feb. 2 T.C. West 38, Alpena 17* Cadillac 42, Ogemaw Hts. 31* T.C. Central 52, Gaylord 33* Monday, Feb. 6 Manistee at T.C. West Houghton Lake at Ogemaw Hts. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Petoksey at Cheboygan Sault Ste. Marie at Alpena Ludington at Cadillac Friday, Feb. 10 T.C. West at Petoskey* Alpena at Gaylord* Ogemaw Hts. at T.C. Central* * — League game

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Friday, February 3, 2012 •

TV schedule FRIDAY BOXING 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Light heavyweights, Edison Miranda (35-6-0) vs. Isaac Chilemba (18-1-1), at Las Vegas MEN’S COLLEGE WRESTLING 6 p.m. BIG TEN — Michigan at Ohio St. GOLF 9 a.m. GOLF — European PGA Tour, Qatar Masters (tape) 4 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, Phoenix Open MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSP — Cornell at RPI 8 p.m. BIG TEN — St. Cloud St. at Wisconsin NBA 7:30 p.m. FSD — Milwaukee at Detroit 8 p.m. ESPN — New York at Boston 10:30 p.m. ESPN — L.A. Lakers at Denver SATURDAY BOXING 10 p.m. HBO — Nonito Donaire (27-1-0) vs. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (21-1-1), WBO junior featherweight title; champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (44-0-1) vs. Marco Antonio Rubio (53-5-1), WBC middleweight title GOLF 8:30 a.m. GOLF — European PGA Tour, Qatar Masters (tape) 1 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, Phoenix Open 3 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, Phoenix Open MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN — Syracuse at St. John’s Noon ESPN2 — Detroit at Butler 1 p.m. CBS — Vanderbilt at Florida 1 p.m. FSN — Xavier at Memphis 2 p.m. ESPN — Ohio St. at Wisconsin 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Temple at Rhode Island 3 p.m. FSN — Arizona at Stanford 4 p.m. ESPN — North Carolina at Maryland 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Middle Tenn. at Denver 4 p.m. NBCSP — New Mexico at Boise St. 6 p.m. ESPN — Kentucky at South Carolina 6 p.m. ESPN2 — Iowa St. at Oklahoma 7 p.m. BIG TEN — Indiana at Purdue 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Mississippi at Alabama 9 p.m. ESPN — Kansas at Missouri 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Indiana St. at Wichita St. 11 p.m. FSN — Southern Cal at Washington NBA 7:30 p.m. FSD — New Orleans at Detroit 8:30 p.m. WGN — Chicago at Milwaukee NHL 8 p.m. FSD — Detroit at Edmonton NFL 9 p.m. NBC — Ceremony, NFL Honors SOCCER 7:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Arsenal vs. Blackburn WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5 p.m. FSN — UCF at Memphis WOMEN’S COLLEGE GYMNASTICS 2 p.m. BIG TEN — Penn St. at Iowa 4 p.m. BIG TEN — Ohio St. at Illinois SUNDAY GOLF 8:30 a.m. GOLF — European PGA Tour, Qatar Masters, final round (tape) 1 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, final round 3 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, final round MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m. BIG TEN — Minnesota at Nebraska 1 p.m. CBS — Michigan at Michigan St. 2 p.m. ESPN — Villanova at Pittsburgh 3 p.m. BIG TEN — Northwestern at Illinois COLLEGE WRESTLING 6:30 p.m. BIG TEN — Nebraska at Minnesota NFL 6 p.m. NBC — Super Bowl XLVI, N.Y. Giants vs. New England NHL 12:30 p.m. NBCSP — Boston at Washington SOCCER 10:30 a.m. FOX — Premier League, Manchester United at Chelsea WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon FSN — UTEP at Rice 2 p.m. FSN — Missouri at Texas Tech 4 p.m. FSN — Washington at Southern Cal

NFL

PLAYOFFS All Times EST Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 At Indianapolis New England vs. N.Y. Giants, 6:20 p.m.

Baseball

Jan. 31-Feb. 17 — Salary arbitration hearings, St. Petersburg, Fla. Feb. 12 — Voluntary reporting date for Oakland and Seattle pitchers, catchers and injured players.

Feb. 17 — Voluntary reporting date for other Oakland and Seattle players.

Feb. 19 — Voluntary reporting date for other team's pitchers, catchers and injured players.

Feb. 24 — Voluntary reporting date for other team's other players. Mandatory reporting date for Oakland and Seattle.

March 2 — Mandatory reporting date for other teams.

March 2-11 — Teams may renew contracts of unsigned players.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Agreed to terms with LHP Casey Fossum on a minor league contract.

CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with LHP Rafael Perez on a one-year contract.

National League SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with RHP Micah Owings on a one-year contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Edwin Jackson on one-year contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ORLANDO MAGIC—Signed G Ish Smith.

FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS—Named Don Martindale linebackers coach.

GREEN BAY PACKERS—Promoted Tom Clements to offensive coordinator.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Named Greg Manusky defensive coordinator.

NFL

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 49 32 12 5 69 136 100 Philadelphia 50 30 14 6 66 167 145 Pittsburgh 51 29 18 4 62 157 132 New Jersey 50 28 19 3 59 138 142 N.Y. Islanders 49 20 22 7 47 120 145 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 49 32 15 2 66 175 108 Ottawa 53 27 20 6 60 160 164 Toronto 51 26 19 6 58 156 152 Buffalo 51 21 24 6 48 122 151 Montreal 51 19 23 9 47 134 142 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 49 23 15 11 57 126 138 Washington 50 26 20 4 56 141 145 Winnipeg 52 24 22 6 54 128 145 Tampa Bay 50 22 23 5 49 141 170 Carolina 53 19 25 9 47 135 164 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 52 35 16 1 71 167 121 Nashville 52 31 17 4 66 146 135 St. Louis 49 29 13 7 65 124 102 Chicago 52 29 16 7 65 168 155 Columbus 51 13 32 6 32 117 172 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 51 31 15 5 67 164 128 Minnesota 51 25 19 7 57 120 131 Colorado 53 26 25 2 54 133 148 Calgary 51 23 22 6 52 121 140 Edmonton 51 20 26 5 45 133 148 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 49 29 14 6 64 142 112 Los Angeles 51 25 16 10 60 114 113 Dallas 50 26 22 2 54 134 143 Phoenix 51 22 21 8 52 131 138 Anaheim 50 19 24 7 45 130 151 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday's Games Detroit 4, Vancouver 3, SO Carolina 3, Boston 0 New Jersey 5, Montreal 3 Philadelphia 4, Nashville 1 Winnipeg 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT Minnesota 1, Colorado 0 Edmonton 8, Chicago 4 San Jose 5, Dallas 2 Friday's Games N.Y. Islanders at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Columbus at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Saturday's Games Detroit at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Boston, 1 p.m.

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Washington at Montreal, 2 p.m.

Vancouver at Colorado, 3 p.m.

Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Flipped out: Giants special teams captain will call it INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One word from Giants special teams captain Zak DeOssie will begin the Super Bowl.

With more than 100 million people watching in the United States alone, the long snapper from New York, other Giants captains and their counterparts from New England will see referee John Parry display both sides of a special commemorative coin for the opening toss.

Then, DeOssie will choose his side.

“I've called 'tails' every single time this year, and that's what it's going to be this weekend,” DeOssie said in an interview Thursday.

Chances are, he'll be right.

The National Conference has won the last 14 Super Bowl coin flips, though that hasn't turned out so well in the end. The American Conference has won nine of those 14 title games.

Want to pick the Super Bowl winner? Might as well just flip a coin. The team that's won the opening toss is only 22-23 in the title game, evidence that it has very little impact on whatever happens next.

It's still a special moment, one that gamblers lay money on and businesses build promotions around. One chain is offering its rewards program customers a free pizza if the coin comes up heads.

It's also significant in another way: A rare game decision left entirely up to the players.

“I'm out of that one,” Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Thursday. “We have our captains and they decide who's going to make that call. We do keep track of who wins and who loses, thank you very much.”

DeOssie, whose father Steve also played in the NFL, got the honor on a whim.

He and the other two Giants captains — quarterback Eli Manning and defensive end Justin Tuck — were walking toward midfield before the season opener in Washington when the subject came up for the first time.

“Eli turned to Tuck and said, 'You want to call it?'”

DeOssie said. “And Tuck said, 'Nah, I don't feel like it. I don't need to call it. Zak, you want to call it?' I said yeah, sure.”

It was his job the rest of the way.

In the NFL, the visiting team gets to call the coin flip. DeOssie went 4-4 during the regular season, and the Giants chose to receive the kickoff rather than defer all four times. It came up heads during a second-round playoff win at Green Bay, but DeOssie got the coin to land his way twice during a win at San Francisco in the NFC title game, including overtime.

Coughlin wouldn't say what he'll pick if it comes up tails on Sunday. He has chosen to receive the kickoff most times.

Like everything else in the NFL, coin flips are tracked for trends.

During the 2011 regular season, teams that won the flip and chose to take the ball went 71-79, according to STATS LLC. Teams that deferred to the second half were 64-42. Weather and home-field advantage play into those results.

The first Super Bowl coin flip landed on the grass at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967. Green Bay captains Bob Skoronski and Willie Davis met Kansas City's captains at midfield,

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia 16 6 .727 Boston 11 10 .524 New York 8 14 .364 New Jersey 8 15 .348 Toronto 7 16 .304 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 16 6 .727 Atlanta 16 7 .696 Orlando 13 9 .591 Washington 4 18 .182 Charlotte 3 20 .130 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 19 6 .760 Indiana 15 6 .714 Milwaukee 10 11 .476 Cleveland 8 12 .400 Detroit 4 20 .167 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 15 9 .625 Dallas 14 9 .609 Memphis 12 10 .545 Houston 12 10 .545 New Orleans 4 19 .174 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 17 4 .810 Denver 15 7 .682 Utah 12 9 .571 Portland 13 10 .565 Minnesota 10 12 .455 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 13 7 .650 L.A. Lakers 13 9 .591 Golden State 8 12 .400 Phoenix 8 13 .381 Sacramento 7 15 .318 Thursday's Games Memphis 96, Atlanta 77 Chicago 105, New York 102 San Antonio 93, New Orleans 81 Sacramento 95, Portland 92 Golden State 119, Utah 101 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 91 Friday's Games Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Miami at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Houston, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

New York at Boston, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Denver, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday's Games New Orleans at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Washington, 7 p.m.

won the toss and the game.

Two years later, the Jets' Joe Namath guaranteed a victory. The Jets won the coin toss and fulfilled the guarantee, too.

There have been a couple notable changes in the pregame flip since those early title games.

During a Thanksgiving game in Detroit in 1998, Pittsburgh's Jerome Bettis called tails for the overtime coin flip. The referee thought he heard heads and decided the Steelers lost the flip. They then lost the game 19-16 on a field goal, prompting a rule change.

Now, the captain calls it before the coin leaves the referee's hand.

The league changed its coin flip rule again for the 2008 season, allowing the winner to defer its choice to the second half.

Recent history between the Giants and Patriots suggests the flip will be a midair starting point for something spectacular.

Four years ago, New England was one win away from completing a perfect season when Eli Manning drove the Giants to a winning touchdown. David Tyree made an incredible third-down catch, trapping the ball against his helmet for a 32-yard gain.

Manning threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds left for a 17-14 win.

T here was more Manning magic when the teams played again on Nov. 6 in Foxborough. He threw a 1-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds to go for a 24-20 win.

No wonder Patriots quarterback Tom Brady cares less about who gets the ball first than who has it last.

Area sports GB — 4½ 8 8½ 9½ GB — ½ 3 12 13½ GB — 2 7 8½ 14½

BASKETBALL Petoskey Men’s League Andrew Kan Travel 58, North Coast Image Wear 53: Andrew Kan, Don Jess, 20 points; Chip Sauer, 11; Chuck Pop, 11; Matt Stuck, 10. North Coast, Kole Swiss, 24; Paul Vermaire, 16; Ben Brown, 10.

Sport Specific Training 75, Real Estate One 65: SST, Lance Edgerston, 31 points; Chad Wilson, 20; Corbin Donaldson, 19. Real Estate One, Trent Moody, 20; Jason Roussin, 14.

1-tie-Wild Wild Women of Gaylord Bowling Center, Hart GMC, Pat O’Brien & Associates, 18; 4-Punctuality Vending, 17; 5-tie-Skee Dawgs of Northwester n Bank, Boyne Avenue Greenhouse, 16; 7-Greenhouse Gases, 15.5; 8-Rieth-Riley Construction Co. 15; 9-Skee Dawgs Too!of Biggby Coffee, 14.5; 10-tie-Wild Wild Women II of Gaylord Bowling Center, Greenhouse Effect, 13.5; 12-Sunburst Marine, 13; 13-Boyne Bombers, 11.5.

Academy results

ADULT HOCKEY

HARBOR SPRINGS — Top six finishers in the Northern North Coast Image Wear Michigan Ski Academy dual 5, Norm’s Roofing 1: North slalom and giant slalom racCoast, Spencer Korthase, es at Boyne Highlands. two goals, Matt Rothfuss, Giant slalom goal, assist; Mike Albertson, Girls goal, assist; Bob Brill, goal, A g e 6 - u n d e r: 1 - C l a i re two assists; Brad Hall, Corey Scholten, 2-Elaina Dishinger, Cook, assists; Mike Saker, 3-Anne Bartelli, 4-Kaija winning goaltender. Norm’s, Lazda, 5-Sydyney Hoffman, Josh Daniel, goal.

Onika Alonzi.

Driftwood Sports Bar 3, 7-8: 1-Kate Klinger, 2-IsaHartman Law Firm 3: Drift- bella Balistreri, 3-Sydney wood, Jamisen Both, goal, Veryser, 4-Madelyn Sandiassist; Chris Club, goal, as- son, 5-Laura Pawlick, 6-Elizsist; Nolan Griffin, goal; abeth Markham.

Chris Nelson, assist. Hart9-10: 1-Jenna Good; 2-Meman, Todd Erickson, goal, gan Scholten, 3-Frannie assist; Clyde Hart, goal, as- Kelbel, 4-Madeline Malpass, sist; Hagen Manker, goal; 5-Makayla Gillette, 6-MackGabe Korthase, Jerry Patter- enzie Gillette. son, assists.

11-12: 1-Abbey Scholten, Standings: 1-Meeng’s Law 2-Maddy Fuhrman, 3-Marin Group, 4-0-0; 2-North Coast H o f f m a n , 4 - A l a n a H o n Image Wear 4-1-0; 3-Rain- aker, 5-Alexandria Snabes, maker Ir rig ation, 2-2-1; 6-Brande Dishinger.

4-Driftwood Sports Bar, 1-2-2; 13-14: 1-Abbey Bohnet, 5-Hartman Law Firm, 1-3-0; 2-Mary Anderson, 3-Alysse 6-Norm’s Roofing, 0-4-1.

Whittet, 4-Megan Romano, 5-Jessica Edwards.

Char-Em Division III

GB — ½ 2 2 10½ GB — 2½ 5 5 7½ GB — 1 5 5½ 7

SKIING

Boys

Boyne Mountain League B OY N E FA L L S — Re sults for Boyne Mountain Race League. Team Format: 1-Hart Ford, 9.4; 2-F.O.Barden II, 8.39; 3--F.O.Barden I, 7.88; 4--Riverside Tire, 7.44; 5--E.J. Plastics, 5.74, 6--F.O.Barden III, 4.83. Handicap Format:

6-under: 1-Cal Benjamin, 2-Olin Alonzi, 3-Everett Sheperd 4-Nathaniel Schumaker, 5-Turner Sandison, 6-McLean Davis.

7-8: 1-William Pizzuti, 2-Robbie Gillette, 3-Max Bassett, 4-Luke Snyder, 5-Quintin Alonzi, 6-Stewart Osterlund.

9 - 1 0 : 1 - B l a i s e S n ab e s, 2-Cole Hoffman, 3-Andrew Truman, 4-Luke Whittet, 5-Jack Cockfield, 6-Ian Davis.

11-12: 1-Riley Norton, 2-Keon Taylor, 3-Ben Peterson, 4-Philip Conway, 5-Wyatt Kruskie, 6-Max Burke.

13-14: 1-Mason Norton, 2-Peter Loomis, 3-Tyler Whitley, 4-Alec Jaroneski.

Slalom Girls

6-under: 1-Claire Scholten, 2-Elaina Dishinger, 3-Sydney Hoffman, 4-Anne Bartelli, 5-Sam Burke.

7-8: 1-Kate Klinger, 2-Isabella Balistreri, 3-Madelyn Sandison, 4-Laura Pawlick, 5-Eilzabeth Markham, 6-Lydia Frasz.

9-10: 1-Megan Scholten, 2-Jenna Good, 3-Frannie Kelbel, 4-Madeline Malpass, 5-Makayla Gillette, 6-Mackenzie Gillette.

11-12: 1-Alexandria Snabes, 2-Alana Honaker, 3-Marin Hoffman, 4-Brande Dishinger, 5-Kiegan Dandeneau, 6-Emily Markham.

13-14: 1-Abbey Bohnet, 2-Mary Anderson, 3-Alysse Whittet, 4-Megan Romano.

Boys

6-under: 1-Olin Alonzi, 2-Cal Benjamin, 3-Nathaniel Schumaker, 4-Everett Sheperd, 5-Carson Truman, 6-Turner Sandison.

7-8: 1-Robbie Gillette, 2-Max Bassett, 3-William Pizzuti, 4-Conner Truman, 5-Charlie Pizzuti, 6-Luke Snyder.

9-10: 1-Cole Hoffman, 2-Ian Davis, 3-Blaise Snabes, 4-Luke Whittet, 5-Andrew Truman, 6-Joseph Kowatch.

11-12: 1-Riley Nor ton, 2-Ben Peterson, 3-Philip Conway, 4-Max Burke, 5-Wyatt Kruskie, 6-David Paquette.

13-14: 1-Mason Norton, 2-Silas Lee, 3-Tyler Whitley, 4-Alec Jaroneski, 5-Peter Loomis.

Prep sports FRESHMEN BASKETBALL

Amanda Hof fman had a team-high eight points, while Perry Bower added six points and seven rebounds, Boys: T.C. Central 45, and Abby Zmikly had seven Petoskey 37 Petoskey couldn’t over- rebounds for the Rams. come a 12-2 first quarter deficit as they fell to the Trojans JV BASKETBALL Wednesday. For the North- Girls: Grayling 37, men, Nicholas Mesnard fin- Harbor Springs 34 ished with 19 points.

HARBOR SPRINGS — Shallon Grawey scored nine points to lead the Rams.

Girls: Sault Ste. Marie 63,

Harbor Springs 25

Plude scored 16 points and Justin Pearl added nine to BOYNE CITY — Jennaca pace Charlevoix. For Boyne Holecheck scored 19 points, City, Maceo Vroman scored Maggie Hamilton had 12, 21 points. and Kourtney Putman added eight to lead the Rayders. Boys: Grayling 60, Heather Nichols and Rainy Harbor Springs 53 McCune scored eight points HARBOR SPRINGS — Loeach to lead Boyne City. gan Simkins scored 13 points, Mitch Wallin and Bennet Langton added 10 each, and Boys: Charlevoix 49, Dave Walker grabbed 16 reBoyne City 40 B OY N E C I T Y — N i c k bounds for Harbor.

Girls: Charlevoix 50, Boyne City 28

BX Friday, February 3, 2012 • PEANUTS

TV COMICS & COMICS CHARLES SCHULZ

Monday, June 14, 2012 •

B5

HOROSCOPES For Monday, Feb. 6 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Partners are your greatest resources: Leverage their talents to bring mutual dreams to fruition. Spending could seem overly easy this year, so make sure you handle your basics (calendars, budgets, alarms).

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

LYNN JOHNSON

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — You can start enjoying yourself around now; the odds are in your favor.

Check out an interesting suggestion. Listen to your family. No need to decide yet.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — A little effort restores harmony. A female soothes ruffled tempers. A balanced checkbook is only part of it. Make love and romance a priority.

FRANK & ERNEST

BOB THAVES

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — You’re really learning now. Consult with your team. Send off the paperwork for a raise in funding. Saving resources can be easy. Play with friends.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9 — If you can put up with an offensive tone, you can do well. You’re full of ideas for making money.

Only use what you have, and keep your eye on the ball.

GARFIELD

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

JIM DAVIS

STEPHAN PASTIS

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — The shyness is only temporary.

You’re a true leader now, with increasing influence. Trust your intuition to solve any puzzles along the way. You know what to do.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Today is a 6 — Your best move could be a well-thought-out surprise. Just say what’s on your mind. You’re wiser than you may realize. Big stories are proof of that.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re sociable today and tomorrow, which plays to your advantage. Friends help you open new doors and discover new treasures. You level up.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — You’re being tested, but there’s no need to worry. Follow your heart.

You’ll do fine. Friends and finances don’t mix well for now.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Relationships may require patience right now. Focus on what you have rather than on what you’re missing.

Don’t worry. Be open to happy surprises.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — You can make it happen as long as you stay strong and avoid the usual distractions. Be open to new ideas, and be willing to reinvent yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Create new opportunities with your team for the next couple of days. If you don’t have a team, join one, or invent one. Focus on abundance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Hit the ground running to tackle projects as they come to you. There’s no time for distractions since there’s more work coming in. Allow for different points of view.

SUDOKU To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

ZITS

BABY BLUES

JIM BORGMAN OR JERRY SCOTT

RICK KIRKMAN & JERRY SCOTT

BONUS PUZZLE

DOG EAT DOUG

BRIAN ANDERSON

See Sudoku solutions, next page.

TELEVISION

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Sudoku solutions for puzzles on previous page.

Watches & Clocks If you see news happening or have a news tip or story idea, call Jeremy McBain, editor at (231) 439-9316, or e-mail him at jmcbain@petoskeynews.com

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(‘94) The 700 Club "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"

(‘94) Courteney Cox, Jim Carrey.

"Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story"

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(‘03) Ken Watanabe, Tom Cruise.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"

(‘06,Adv) Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightly, Johnny Depp.

"Fist of the Warrior" King of Queens King of Queens Seinfeld Seinfeld House of Payne House of Payne House of Payne House of Payne "The House Bunny"

(‘08) Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Anna Faris.

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(‘54) June Allyson, James Stewart.

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(5:30)Namath Times of Tim On Freddie Roach Real Time With Bill Maher Real Time With Bill Maher "The Adjustment Bureau" (‘11) Emily Blunt, Matt Damon.

(5:00) "House of Sand and Fog" (:45) "MacGruber"

(‘10) Kristen Wiig, Will Forte. (:15)Too Big to Fail: Opening the Vault to the Financial Crisis Luck "Pilot" Boxing's Best (:15) "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"

(‘91) Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Lingerie Movie "Man on Fire"

(2004,Action) Dakota Fanning, Marc Anthony, Denzel Washington.

(5:45) "A Low Down Dirty Shame"

(‘94) Fight Camp 360 Paul Mooney: The End "Next Day Air"

(‘09) Mike Epps, Donald Faison. Paul Mooney: The Godfather of Comedy (:15) "Prom" (‘11) Thomas McDonell, DeVaughn Nixon, Aimee Teegarden. "Battle Los Angeles"

(‘11) Michelle Rodriguez, Aaron Eckhart.

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Off the Record McLaugh Suze Orman's Money Class Three Steps to Incredible Health!

Daniel O'Donnell: Live From Nashville Road to the Super Bowl Live Super Bowl Pre-game Show Site: Lucas Oil Stadium -- Indianapolis, Ind. Live Supercross FIM World Champ.

Basketball Michigan vs. Michigan State NCAA Live Golf Phoenix Open PGA Site: TPC at Scottsdale -- Scottsdale, Ariz. Live Paid Program Paid Program According to Jim Paid Program Powder Triangle Backyards REV3 Triathlon REV3 Triathlon American Ski Classic Paid Program Paid Program (10:30)Soccer EPL Live Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program "Step Up 2: The Streets"

('08) Robert Hoffman, Briana Evigan. Paid Program "Youngblood"

('86) Movie "WarGames"

(1983,Action) Dabney Coleman, Ally Sheedy, Matthew Broderick.

"Ghost"

(1990,Romance) Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Swayze.

The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 "Hale Storm" The First 48 "The Chase/ One Shot" America's Cutest Dog Too Cute! "Kittens" Too Cute! "Puppies" Puppy Bowl VIII Puppy Bowl VIII (11:45)H.Wives (:45)The Real Housewives (:45)Real Housewives "Girl Fight" (:45)The Real Housewives (:45)The Real Housewives (:45)Housewives The Real Housewives of Atlanta Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program State of the Union Fareed Zakaria GPS The Next List Your Money CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Hardcore Pawn Storage Hunters All Worked Up All Worked Up All Worked Up All Worked Up All Worked Up All Worked Up Lizard Licking Lizard Licking Lizard Licking Lizard Licking Live Life & Win! On the Spot Hollywood "Speed"

(1994,Action) Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Keanu Reeves.

"Boogeyman"

('05) Emily Deschanel, Barry Watson.

Gold Rush "Gold at Last" Gold Rush "On the Gold" Gold Rush "Dead in the Water" Gold Rush "Twenty Four Seven" Gold Rush "Rock Bottom" Gold Rush "Bedrock Gold" Wizards Wizards Good Luck ...

Good Luck ...

Shake It Up Shake It Up Phineas & Ferb /(:15) "High School Musical"

('06) Zac Efron. (:05) "High School Musical 2" (10:00)Sunday NFL Countdown Live Basketball Villanova vs. Pittsburgh NCAA Live Bowling Chris Paul Celebrity Invitational PBA -- Los Angeles, Calif.

(11:00)ESPN First Take Live Track & Field 2011 Indoor Grand Prix -- Boston, Mass.

Football All-Star Challenge NCAA (11:00) "Bring It On: In It to W... "Bring It On"

('00) Jesse Bradford, Eliza Dushku, Kirsten Dunst. "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish"

('09) Christina Milian.

"Bring It On: All or Nothing" Basketball University of Texas at El Paso vs. Rice NCAA Live Basketball Missouri vs. Texas Tech NCAA Live Basketball Washington vs. USC NCAA Live America's News HQ Fox News Justice With Judge Jeanine America's News HQ "Underworld: Evolution"

('06) Kate Beckinsale.

"All About Steve"

('09) Thomas Haden Church, Sandra Bullock. "Big Daddy"

('99) Joey Lauren Adams, Adam Sandler.

"The Wedding Dress"

('01) Margaret Colin, Tyne Daly.

"A Smile as Big as the Moon" ('12) Jessy Schram, John Corbett.

"The Engagement Ring" ('05) Vincent Spano, Patricia Heaton.

House Hunters House Hunters My First Place My First Place Property Virgins Property Virgins Property Virgins Property Virgins House Hunters House Hunters For Rent For Rent Swamp People "Force of Nature" Swamp People "Family Feuds" Swamp People "Swamp Wars" Swamp People "Gator Voodoo" Swamp People "Final Countdown" Swamp People "The Last Battle" "The Capture of the Green River Killer"

(2008,Drama) James Marsters, Thomas Cavanagh, Sharon Lawrence.

"The Two Mr. Kissels" ('08) Anson Mount, Gretchen Egolf.

MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary Meet the Press MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Jersey Shore "Hurricane Situation" Jersey Shore "One Man Down" Jersey Shore "Dropping Like Flies" Jersey Shore "Free Vinny" Jersey Shore "Nothing But Nice" Alaska State Troopers Alaska State Troopers Alaska State Troopers Alaska State Troopers Alaska State Troopers Drugs, Inc. "Pill Nation" NHL Live! Live Hockey Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals NHL -- Washington, D.C. Live NHL Live! Live Freestyle Skiing FIS Live Charlie Moore Snowmobiling Snocross Victorious Victorious Victorious Victorious iCarly iCarly Big Time Rush Big Time Rush iCarly iCarly iCarly iCarly Being Human Being Human Being Human Being Human Being Human Being Human Beverly Hills 90210 Gilmore Girls Gilmore Girls Gilmore Girls One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Arenacross AMA Supercross AMA -- Anaheim, Calif. Off Road Racing -- Chandler, Ariz. Car Crazy Car Crazy My Classic Car My Classic Car Dumbest Stuff Dumbest Stuff Trucks!

MuscleCar Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters (11:15) "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous" (:45) "What Women Want"

(2000,Comedy) Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Mel Gibson. (:15) "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"

('09) Matthew McConaughey.

Say Yes-Dress Say Yes-Dress Say Yes-Dress Say Yes-Dress Say Yes-Dress Say Yes-Dress Toddlers & Tiaras Toddlers/Tiara "Crown Beauties" Toddlers & Tiaras Law & Order "Virtue" Law & Order "School Daze" Law & Order "D-Girl" cont'd next Law & Order cont'd next Law & Order "Showtime" Pt. 3 of 3 Law & Order "Brilliant Disguise" Bizarre Foods "Twin Cities" Bizarre Foods "Phuket, Thailand" Deep Fried Paradise Hamburger Paradise Hot Dog Paradise Ribs Paradise Law & Order: S.V.U. "Stolen" Law & Order: S.V.U. "Denial" Law & Order: S.V.U. "Sacrifice" Law & Order: S.V.U. "Manhunt" Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: S.V.U. "Closure" One-Hit Wonders '90s "Hour 2" TRL Moments "Hour 1" TRL Moments "Hour 2" Greatest Songs '00s "Hour 1" Greatest Songs '00s "Hour 2" Greatest Songs '00s "Hour 3" (11:15)Namath (:45)Fighter The Black List Real Time With Bill Maher (:40) "Titanic" "The Union" (2007,Documentary) "Rio" ('11) Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg.

(11:10) "Our Family Wedding" Luck "Pilot" Boxing "Date Night"

('10) Steve Carell, Tina Fey. Movie (:50) "Judge Dredd"

('95) Armand Assante, Sylvester Stallone. (:10) "Stag Night" ('08) Vanessa Shaw, Kip Pardue. Movie "Full Eclipse"

('93) Mario Van Peebles.

(11:00) "Air Force One" ('97) (:05) "Down and Out in Beverly Hills"

('86) Nick Nolte.

"Lars and the Real Girl"

('07) Emily Mortimer, Ryan Gosling.

"The King's Speech" ('10)

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Antiques Rd. "Eugene (Hour Two)" The Lawrence Welk Show May December Mulberry Moyers and Company Austin City Limits "Wilco" Globe Trekker "Tunisia and Libya" 7&4 News NBC News Wheel of Paid Program Harry's Law "Head Games" NFL Honors 7&4 News at 11 Sat. Night Live 9 and 10 News Evening News Paid Program Paid Program 2 Broke Girls ¡Rob! Criminal Minds "Dorado Falls" 48 Hours Mystery 9 and 10 News (:35)BigBang Paid Program ABC News The Closer Crook and Chase "Transformers"

(2007,Action) Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Shia LeBoeuf.

Paid Program Paid Program TMZ Cops Cops The Finder 30 Rock 30 Rock Alcatraz "Kit Nelson" (5:00) "Ocean's Twelve"

('04) George Clooney.

"Saturday Night Fever"

('77,Drama) Karen Gorney, Donna Pescow, John Travolta. "Saturday Night Fever"

('77) John Travolta.

Shipping Wars Shipping Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Shipping Wars Shipping Wars Infested! "Under Siege" My Cat From Hell "Pissed Off!" My Cat From Hell "Cat Fight!"

Pit Boss "Great Balls of Fire" Pit Bulls and Parolees Pit Boss "Great Balls of Fire" The Real Housewives of Atlanta Beverly Hills Beverly Hills "Reunion Part 1" Movie "Mission: Impossible"

(1996,Spy) Jon Voight, Henry Czerny, Tom Cruise.

Paid Program Paid Program Money-Motion Made Millions American Greed: Scam Suze Orman "Yours, Mine & Ours" Debt Do Us Part Princess American Greed: Scam The Situation Room CNN Newsroom Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports Piers Morgan Tonight CNN Newsroom Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports Most Shocking Top 20 Most Shocking Hardcore Pawn Hardcore Pawn Hardcore Pawn Hardcore Pawn Hardcore Pawn Hardcore Pawn Forensic Files Forensic Files 'Til Death 'Til Death Seinfeld Seinfeld House "Not Cancer" House "Adverse Events" That '70s Show That '70s Show Cheaters Dirty Jobs Dirty Jobs "Roadkill Cleaners" Ragin' Cajuns "White Gold" Ragin' Cajuns Ragin' Cajuns Ragin' Cajuns A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm Austin and Ally Austin and Ally Jessie Jessie Phineas & Ferb Phineas & Ferb Wizards Wizards Good Luck ...

Jessie Basketball NCAA Live College Gameday Live Basketball Kansas vs. Missouri NCAA Live SportsCenter Basketball NCAA Live Basketball Mississippi (Ole Miss) vs. Alabama NCAA Live Basketball Indiana State vs. Wichita State NCAA Live (5:00) "Legally Blonde 2: Red,... "Cars"

(2006,Animated) Voices of Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Owen Wilson.

"Cars"

(2006,Animated) Voices of Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Owen Wilson.

America's News HQ Fox Report Weekend Huckabee Justice With Judge Jeanine Geraldo at Large Journal Edit.

Fox News Watch (5:00)Basketball NCAA Live PistonsLive Live Basketball New Orleans Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons NBA -- Detroit, Mich. Live Hockey Detroit Red Wings vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Live (5:00) "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"

('05) Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt.

UFC Preliminaries Live "Wanted"

('08) Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy.

"The Magic of Ordinary Days"

('05) Skeet Ulrich, Ken Russell. "A Smile as Big as the Moon" ('12) Jessy Schram, John Corbett.

"A Smile as Big as the Moon" ('12) Jessy Schram, John Corbett.

House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Candice Tells All Dear Genevieve Color Splash Interiors Inc. Dina's Party House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Restoration Restoration States got Shapes "Culture Clash" Only in America Only in America Only in America Only in America "Drew Peterson: Untouchable" ('12) Kaley Cuoco, Rob Lowe.

"Secrets of Eden" (2011,Drama) John Stamos.

"Secrets of Eden" (2011,Drama) John Stamos.

MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary Teen Mom 2 Pants Back Pants Back Jersey Shore "Free Vinny" Jersey Shore "Nothing But Nice" "Bride of Chucky"

('98) Brad Dourif, John Ritter, Jennifer Tilly.

Ice Pilots NWT "Things Fall Apart" Ultimate Factories "Lego" Ultimate Factories "Ford F-150" Alaska State Troopers Alaska State Troopers Ultimate Factories "Ford F-150" NFL Turning Point NBC Sports Talk Live Costas Tonight "Live From the Superbowl" NFL Turning Point Costas Tonight iCarly iCarly iCarly iCarly iCarly Victorious Big Time Rush iCarly That '70s Show That '70s Show Friends Friends Movie "Outlander"

(2008,Sci-Fi) Sophia Myles, John Hurt, James Caviezel.

"Pandorum"

(2009,Horror) Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Dennis Quaid.

"Outlander" Gilmore Girls The Young and the Restless The Young and the Restless The Young and the Restless The Young and the Restless The Young and the Restless Lucas Oil Edge Test Drive SEMA Las Vegas Car Chases Pt. 1 of 2 cont'd next Hottest Car Chases Pt. 2 of 2 Mustang Boss 302 Car Chases Pt. 1 of 2 cont'd next Friends Friends Seinfeld Seinfeld Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"

('09) Matthew McConaughey.

Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker "...And the Winner Is?" Cake Boss Cake Boss: Next Great Baker (5:00) "The Firm"

('93) Gene Hackman, Tom Cruise.

Leverage "The Da Vinci Code"

(2006,Drama) Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Tom Hanks.

Luxury Yachts Overboard Boats Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures "La Purisima" Ghost Adventures "Preston Castle" Ghost Adventures NCIS "Singled Out" NCIS "Designated Target" "G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra"

('09) Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

"G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra"

('09) TRL Moments "Hour 1" TRL Moments "Hour 2" Mob Wives Mob Wives "Greaser's Palace"

('72) Luana Anders, Micheal Sullivan, Albert Henderson. (:20) "Lottery Ticket" ('10) Ice Cube, Loretta Devine, Bow Wow. (:45)Fighter Boxing World Championship Site: Alamodome -- San Antonio, Texas Live "Rio" ('11) Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg.

(5:20) "Love Potion #9" ('92) Bored to Death How to Make It Curb Your Enth. Entourage "Arthur" ('11,Com) Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Russell Brand. Boardwalk Empire "Peg of Old" (5:30) "Cop Out" ('10) (:20) "Gladiator"

(2000,Epic) Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Russell Crowe.

Online Crush "House of the Rising Sun" ('11) Dave Bautista.

(5:40) "As Good as It Gets"

('97) Helen Hunt, Jack Nicholson. (:05) "Night of the Demons" ('09) Monica Keena. (:45)FightCamp "Knowing"

('09) Chandler Canterbury, Nicolas Cage.

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Out of Doors Wild. Journal Motorweek AutoLine Victory Garden Hometime This Old House Ask-Old House WoodsmithShop Chef John Besh Test Kitchen Quiz Central Willa's Wild Life Pearlie Paid Program Paid Program Figure Skating U.S. Championship ISU -- San Jose, Calif.

Pandora Unforgetable Moments of Love Paid Program Paid Program Basketball Marquette vs. Notre Dame NCAA Live Golf Phoenix Open PGA Site: TPC at Scottsdale -- Scottsdale, Ariz. Live 333 TV Paid Program American Ski Classic Dog Show AKC/ Eukanuba National Championship The Big Time ESPN Sports Saturday Up North Paid Program Cold Case Without a Trace Paid Program Paid Program "Step Up 2: The Streets"

('08) Robert Hoffman, Briana Evigan.

(10:30) "Butch Cassidy & the S... "Broken Trail"

(2006,Western) Robert Duvall, Greta Scacchi, Thomas Haden Church.

"Ocean's Twelve"

('04) Flipping Boston Flipping Boston "Flipping on Ice" Exterminator Exterminator Exterminator Exterminator Exterminator Exterminator Shipping Wars Shipping Wars Infested!

Infested! "Crawls From the Walls" Infested! "Dirty Wars" Infested! "Hostile Takeovers" Infested! "Driven Insane" Infested! "Night Terrors" Top Chef "Block Party" Top Chef "Bike, Borrow and Steal" Tabatha Takes Over Tabatha Takes Over Tabatha Takes Over The Real Housewives of Atlanta Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program CNN Newsroom Your Money CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Impractical Impractical Most Daring Most Daring Most Daring Most Shocking Most Shocking E. Stanton Hollywood True Hollywood "John Candy" "The Karate Dog" ('04,Com) Chevy Chase, Simon Rex, Jon Voight. "Grilled" ('06,Comedy) Ray Romano, Juliette Lewis, Kevin James.

Alaska: Most Extreme Hell Roads Raw Alaska Bering Sea Gold Dirty Jobs Dirty Jobs "Medical Waste" (11:00) "Bedtime Stories" ('08) Good Luck ...

Good Luck ...

Shake It Up Shake It Up Austin and Ally Austin and Ally Wizards Wizards Good Luck ...

Jessie Basketball NCAA Live Basketball NCAA Live Basketball NCAA Live Basketball NCAA Live Basketball NCAA Live Basketball NCAA Live (11:00) "Ace Ventura: Pet Dete... "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story"

('04) Vince Vaughn.

"Legally Blonde"

('01) Luke Wilson, Reese Witherspoon.

"Legally Blonde 2: Red, Whi...

Volvo Ocean Race Basketball Xavier vs. Memphis NCAA Live Basketball Arizona vs. Stanford NCAA Live Basketball C. Flo./Mem. NCAA Live America's News HQ America's News HQ Journal Edit.

Fox News Watch Special Report With Bret Baier America's News HQ Two and Half "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider"

('01) Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie.

"Wanted"

(2008,Action) Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy.

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith" ('05) "Front of the Class" ('08) Treat Williams, Patricia Heaton.

"Follow the Stars Home"

('01) Kimberly Williams.

"Little John"

('02,Dra) Gloria Reuben, Patty Duke, Ving Rhames.

Bath Crashers Bath Crashers Room Crashers Beautiful Homes Bang for Buck Bang for Buck Candice Tells All High Low Design on Dime Sarah's House Dear Genevieve Color Splash Stan Lee's Superhumans Superhumans "Jawbreaker" Ax Men "Ax Is Back" Ax Men "Damage Control" Ax Men "No Pain, No Gain" Ax Men "Hell Hole" Dance Moms Dance Moms "Panic Button"

('07) Holly Marie Combs, Patrick Muldoon.

"The Pastor's Wife" (2011,Drama) Michael Shanks, Rose McGowan.

MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary MSNBC Documentary Jersey Shore "Free Vinny" Jersey Shore "Nothing But Nice" The Challenge: Battle of the Exes Pants Back Pants Back Teen Mom 2 "Making Moves" Teen Mom 2 Ice Pilots NWT Ice Pilots NWT Ice Pilots NWT Ice Pilots NWT Ice Pilots NWT "Crash Landing" Ice Pilots NWT "Flying Blind" Into the Blue Sport Fishing Saltwater Winkelman FLW Outdoors M. Challenge Charlie Moore Basketball New Mexico vs. Boise State NCAA Live Power Rangers Supah Ninjas SpongeBob Victorious Victorious iCarly iCarly iCarly Big Time Rush Big Time Rush Victorious Victorious (11:30) "Mutant Chronicles"

('08) Ron Perlman, Thomas Jane.

"Serenity"

(2005,Sci-Fi) Gina Torres, Adam Baldwin, Nathan Fillion.

"Star Trek: Insurrection"

('98) Beverly Hills 90210 Beverly Hills 90210 Beverly Hills 90210 Beverly Hills 90210 Gilmore Girls Gilmore Girls Auto Racing Sports Car Challenge Grand-Am -- Daytona Beach, Fla. Touring Car Racing BTCC Touring Car Racing DTM Touring Car Racing FIA Monster Jam Trucks!

MuscleCar Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Ink Master "Fresh Meat" Ink Master "Botched Head Tattoo" Ink Master "Pirates of the Caribbean: D... (:55) "Just Like Heaven"

('05) Mark Ruffalo, Reese Witherspoon. (:55) "Just Friends"

('05) Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Ryan Reynolds. King of Queens King of Queens Friends Friends Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Next Great Baker "Bakers on Ice" Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Law & Order "Evil Breeds" "Double Jeopardy"

('99) Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones.

"Murder at 1600"

('97) Diane Lane, Alan Alda, Wesley Snipes. "The Firm"

('93) Amazing Eats Amazing Eats Man v. Food Man v. Food Food Paradise "Tailgate Paradise" House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters NCIS "The Good Wives Club" NCIS "Caught on Tape" NCIS "Pop Life" NCIS "Bikini Wax" NCIS "Conspiracy Theory" NCIS "Switch" (11:30) "Grease"

('78) Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta.

Saturday Night Live "The Best of Will Ferrell" Mob Wives Mob Wives T.I. and Tiny T.I. and Tiny

(11:30)Latino List "S.W.A.T." ('03) Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson.

HBO First Look /(:45) "Megamind" ('10) Jonah Hill, Will Ferrell. "Little Fockers"

('10) Ben Stiller.

('03) Jack Nicholson. (:15)Talking Funny (:15) "Out of Sight" ('98) Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney. (:20) "Love Potion #9"

('92) "Something's Gotta Give" (11:30) "Underworld"

('03) Kate Beckinsale. "The Rite" ('11) Anthony Hopkins, Ciaran Hinds, Colin O'Donoghue.

"Star Trek: Generations"

('94) William Shatner, Patrick Stewart. "Cop Out" Movie (:25) "Speak"

('04) Kristen Stewart. (:05) "Freakonomics" ('10) James Ransone.

Movie "Alive"

('93) Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke.

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Peter, Paul and Mary: Carry It On "A Musical Legacy" Masterpiece Classic Masterpiece Classic The Born Free Legacy Lines Growing Bolder Football Super Bowl XLVI New York Giants vs. New England Patriots NFL Site: Lucas Oil Stadium -- Indianapolis, Ind. Live The Voice (SP) 7&4 News at 11 LateNight Fallon 9 and 10 News CBS Even. News Undercover Boss 60 Minutes CSI: Miami "Look Who's Taunting" NCIS "Safe Harbor" 9 and 10 News (:35)BigBang Whitetail Freaks ABC News America's Funniest Home Videos America's Funniest Home Videos The Middle The Middle 2/2 Modern Family Modern Family Law & Order (5:00) "Youngblood"

('86) Bob's Burgers Cleveland Show The Simpsons Cleveland Show Family Guy 2/3 American D. 3/3 Barclay Ministry Jack Van Impe Grey's Anatomy (5:30) "Sleepless in Seattle"

('93) Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks.

"E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"

('82) Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas. "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"

('82) Criminal Minds "Lo-Fi" Criminal Minds "Mayhem" Criminal Minds "The Angel Maker" Criminal Minds "JJ" Criminal Minds Criminal Minds "Minimal Loss" (5:00)Puppy Bowl VIII Puppy Bowl VIII Puppy Bowl VIII Puppy Bowl VIII Beverly Hills Beverly Hills "Reunion Part 1" The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Real Housewives of Atlanta Beverly Hills "Reunion Part 1" The Real Housewives of Atlanta Paid Program Paid Program Debt do Us Part Wall St. Journal American Greed: Scam American Greed: Scam Steve Jobs: Billion Dollar Hippie Apocalypse 2012 CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Presents Piers Morgan Tonight CNN Newsroom CNN Presents Lizard Licking Lizard Licking Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Forensic Files Forensic Files King of Queens King of Queens Heartland "Broken Arrow" The Browns The Browns Troubadour, TX "Beverly Hills Cop III"

('94) Judge Reinhold, Eddie Murphy.

Two Weeks in Hell First Week In "Fresh Meat" First Week In "Rude Awakening" First Week In First Week In "Doing Hard Time" First Week In (5:05) "High School Musical 2" "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"

('08) Zac Efron.

A.N.T. Farm Jessie Shake It Up Good Luck ...

Austin and Ally A.N.T. Farm Strong '11 Comp. Strong '11 Comp. Strong '11 Comp. Strong '11 Comp. Strong '11 Comp. Strong '11 Comp. Strongman '11 Competition SportsCenter NFL PrimeTime Live SportsCenter Poker '11 World Series Poker '11 World Series Poker '11 World Series Poker '11 World Series Poker '11 World Series Poker '11 World Series (5:00) "Bring It On: All or Noth... "Mamma Mia!"

(2008,Musical) Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.

"Dirty Dancing"

(1987,Dance) Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Patrick Swayze.

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Community Notes Meetings SUNDAY, FEB. 5 Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey (behind Lowe’s). All players welcome.

Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub.com or call (231) 8810829 for information.

MONDAY, FEB. 6 Boyne City Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Monday at Robert’s Restaurant in Boyne City.

Charlevoix Lions Club will meet at noon Monday at Stafford’s Weathervane restaurant, Charlevoix.

Harbor Duplicate Bridge Club meets noon Monday at 7196 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs. Everyone welcome. Singles call if you need a partner. Call first, (231) 526-5988.

Masonic Lodge No. 378, Harbor Springs, meets 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.

Indian River Striders (IRS) are inviting all walkers and runners to join them for fitness, exercise, motivation 9 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Indian River Chamber of Commerce, walking a brisk 4 miles usually on the North Central State Bicycle Trail. Running is continuing at 6 p.m. on Mondays. For information call (231) 238-8930 or (231) 238-1029.

Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders meets 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at JW Filmore’s in Petoskey.

The Compassionate Friends, Safe Harbor Chapter, provides support to parents who have experienced the death of a child or adult sibling. The chapter meets the third Monday of every month at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. For information call Susan Conklin at (231) 582-7897 or JoAnn Locke at (231) 347-8487.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7 Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club, meets at noon Tuesdays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey. Players with 0-99 points welcome. Visit www.PetoskeyBridgeClub.com or call (231) 881-0829 for information.

The Boyne City Scrabble Club meets 1-4 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Boyne District Library, 201 E. Main St., Boyne City. For information call (231) 582-2908.

Miscellaneous Petoskey Eagles 2462 Valentine dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, is open to the public and includes prime rib dinner, with entertainment featuring Hipps and Ricco at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person which must be paid in advance by calling (231) 347-9190 or by stopping at 313 Water St.

Attention senior citizens and mothers. Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency in Petoskey announces the following times and places for February food distributions under the monthly Commodity Supplemental Food Program: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8, Mancelona Food Pantry, 201 North Maple; 9:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, Pellston village hall; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 9, VFW hall, Harbor Springs. For further guidelines and qualifying for this program, call (231) 9070 or (8) 443-5518.

State Representative Greg

McMaster will be participating in the second annual Ellsworth Shiverfest Breezeway snowmobile ride in and breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 18. He will kick off the Breezeway benefit snowshoe challange at 2 p.m.

For more information see Ellsworth Shiverfest on Facebook or call Alana Haley, (231) 3600676.

Finding a job is a challenge in our current market. Get the help you need to find the job you want. Attend the Petoskey Michigan Works “Job Search Food is available for anyone in need in the Petoskey area from 9 a.m.-noon every Tuesday at Brother Dan’s Food Pantry, 415 State St., Petoskey,

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Seventh-day Adventist Community Service Center,1404 Howard St., Petoskey, is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday. Appointments still available. It is in need of clean, used clothing which is given freely to local community needs. Emergency food is also available. For more information, call Brian Halbert at (231) 487-0720 or (231) 675-8855.

Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties. Includes clinical breast exam, mammogram, pelvic exam, and Pap test at no charge for eligible women age 40-64. For appointments, call the Health Department of Northwest Michigan at (231) 547-0295 or (800) 432-4121.

health department offices in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties. Vision screening is offered for children three years old to 18 years old; hearing screening is offered for children age six months to 18 years old. To schedule an appointment, call Health Department of Northwest Michigan at (800) 432-4121.

behind St. Francis Xavier Church. Phone (231) 3477423.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County (Council on Aging) offers in-home services on a donation basis to adults age 60 and older. Available programs include home delivered meals, homemaker, personal care and respite

Challenge Mountain of Walloon Hills, a group dedicated to enriching and improving lives for the mentally and physically challenged through outdoor recreation, has resale shops in Boyne City and Petoskey.

The Boyne City store is located at 001158 M-75 South.

Phone: (231) 582-6966. The Petoskey Store is located at 2429 North U.S. 31. Phone: (231)348-3195. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. For more information or to make arrangements to join our team, contact Kristin Bates at (231) 582-6966.

Find information, including phone numbers, contact names and Web links for local nonprofit agencies and services in Charlevoix and Emmet counties at www. call-211.org or call (877) 211-LAKE (5253).

The Women’s Resource Center needs volunteers to work at its safe home and Gold Mine Resale Shop. If you are available and would like to give even a few hours per month, contact Jamie Winters at (231) 347-1572. screening appointments for children are available at

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Center activities Tuesday, Feb. 7: 8:45 a.m. water fitness; 10 a.m. coffee; 10:30 a.m. games; lunch at noon: Swedish meatballs, pasta, broccoli, bread and

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The center is open every day at noon for recreation, Wii, card games and use of computers (Internet service).

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Sledding: A favorite Michigan pastime Rachel Brougham (231) 439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

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t’s been a popular pastime for winter thrill seekers for generations.

The thrill of hopping on a sled or toboggan, and racing down a hill to the bottom, only to do it over and over again.

Sledding allows people of all ages to participate in a relatively inexpensive activity. Sleds can be made from everything from metal or plastic discs, to wooden toboggans and even cardboard boxes.

In Northern Michigan, once the snow falls, sledders head out to a number of sites throughout Charlevoix and Emmet counties.

Here’s a look at some popular sledding spots.

Petoskey The Winter Sports Park in Petoskey has been entertaining winter enthusiasts of all ages since the 1920s.

The park is free and features a sledding hill, along with a skating rink nearly the size of a soccer field.

The sledding hill opens once there is enough snow.

The hill isn’t too steep, which makes it a popular choice for families with young children. In addition, there is also a beginner ski and snowboard hill with a rope tow.

There is also a warming

house that offers a place to relax and take a break.

Hours for the Winter Sports Park are 4-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. On school snow days, hours are noon-9 p.m.

The Petoskey Winter Sports Park is located at 1100 Winter Park Lane.

For more information, contact the park at (231) 347-1252.

Boyne City Avalanche Mountain Preserve is made up of 300 acres of woodland and is located on the south side of Boyne City.

For years, Avalanche Mountain has been a popular spot for those looking to head down the big hill in a sled.

Sledding is open once there is plenty of snow, and there is also a warming house and ice rink.

Sledding and ice skating are allowed any time (the park closes at 10:30 p.m.).

Avalanche Mountain Preserve is located at 1129 Wilson Street in Boyne City.

For more information, call (231) 582-6597.

Charlevoix Mount McSauba has been a destination for families seeking winter fun since 1956.

While the property is well known for its downhill and cross

country skiing, Mount McSauba also features a free, lighted sledding hill.

The view of Lake Michigan from the top of Mount McSauba is something that makes the municipal ski spot stand out.

Mount McSauba is open daily, with varying hours throughout the week.

Mount McSauba is located at the corner of Pleasant Street and McSauba Road in Charlevoix.

For more information, call (231) 547-3267.

Harbor Springs Kiwanis Park in Harbor Springs has been a tradition for families looking for a cheap, winter thrill for generations.

The park features a free hill for sledding and beginner ski and snowboarders. It also has an ice rink. In addition, a warming house offers a place to take a break and warm up on blistery days.

A community sledding night will take place from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the park, which is located at the north end of Arbor Street, off Lake Street.

There will be pizza, drinks, dessert, games, crafts and prizes for sledding.

The sledding hill is open 3-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, call (231) 242-0591.

Sledding safety The National Safety Council offers these tips for safe and fun sledding and tobogganing: — Keep all equipment in good condition. Broken parts, sharp edges, cracks and split wood invite injuries.

— Dress warmly enough for conditions.

— Sled on spacious, gently sloping hills which have a level run-off at the end so that the sled can come to a halt safely.

Avoid steep slopes and slopes located near streets and roadways.

— Check slopes for bare spots, holes and other obstructions which might cause injury. Bypass these areas or wait until conditions are better.

— Make sure the sledding path does not cross traffic and is free from hazards such as large trees, fences, rocks or telephone poles.

— Do not sled on or around frozen lakes, streams or ponds because the ice may be unstable.

— The proper position for sledding is to sit or lay on your back on the top of the sled, with your feet pointing downhill.

Sledding head first increases the risk of head injury and should be avoided.

— Sledders should wear thick gloves or mittens and protective boots to protect against frostbite as well as potential injury.

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Artist Kathie Briggs uses fiber and dolls to create this piece titled “Mardi Gras Masquerade.”

‘Winter Carnival’ offers splash of color Rachel Brougham (231) 439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

Charlevoix artist Linda Boss painted this colorful horse on canvas, which is featured in the exhibit “Winter Carnival!” in Charlevoix.

News-Review photos by Rachel Brougham

“Sky, City, Country,” a painting by Michigan artist Nancy Swan Drew, is one of nearly 40 pieces on display at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts exhibit, “Winter Carnival!”

CHARLEVOIX — Vibrant colors and whimsical designs brighten the dull backdrop of winter at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts.

The exhibit, “Winter Carnival!” offers an explosion of color, with 40 pieces of work by more than a dozen artists on display.

The pieces — paintings, photographs, etchings, textiles, glass and fabrics — were chosen by Michigan artist Nancy Swan Drew, who also has pieces on display in the exhibit.

“Winter Carnival!” runs through Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St., Hours are noon-4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For more information, call (231) 547-3554 or visit www.charlevoixcircle.org.

‘Squared and Squared Again’ opens Feb. 12 Guests will create their own square at opening reception EAST JORDAN — The Jordan River Arts Council’s first exhibit of the year, “Squared and Squared Again,” opens at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, with a reception for artists, family and friends.

More than 30 artists have met the challenge to create works of art using the square, any size. Some artists have created two works, some related and some not, different media both two- and three-dimensional, in a wide variety of subjects.

Mary Guntzviller of Bellaire created “E=mc 2,” a mixed media work using clear plastic, with many small units and a large unit all in one.

Another work in the show by Kathie Briggs of Charlevoix, “Squared in Japanese,” is a fiber work of two squares in one. John Stevens of East Jordan has submitted a neon sculpture, “Boxed In,” featuring three squares of neon in red, yellow and blue and a figure within.

During the show’s opening reception on Feb. 12, guests will be invited to create an inch square piece using collage materials. Guests may take them home or leave them for display. Refreshments will be served by the arts council board.

“Squared and Squared Again” runs through Friday, March 16. The Jordan River Art Center is located at 301 Main St., East Jordan. During exhibits, hours have changed: The gallery is open Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays and holidays. Other times can be arranged by contacting Nancy Carey, (231) 536 7812, ncarey@charter.net or Jane Diller at (231) 582-6399, jjdesign@twin-valley.net.

The challenge: Create a work of art using the square, of any size.

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“Boxed In” neon sculpture by John Stevens

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“Squared in Japanese” by Kathie Briggs

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Cynthia Marovich, owner of Cynthia’s Too in Petoskey, shows off a sweater she knitted. Marovich and several other knitters from around the region knitted the same sweater, just with different styles of yarn and colors, and will all wear them to a spring retreat, organized by Marovich, this May.

Knitter inspires others Rachel Brougham (231) 439-9348-rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

When Cynthia Marovich was just 7 years old, she learned to knit from her mother.

While it was a popular pastime back then, Marovich explained that it was something that at that point, never really inspired her.

“I didn’t like the yarn — it was drab and boring,” she said.

But now, decades later, Marovich has found a niche in the knitting world that excites her, and has transformed a small shop in downtown Petoskey to a mecca for yarn and knitting enthusiasts.

“It’s the bright colors and the fun patterns and new designs that excite me now,” Marovich said. “I wanted to have a place where people could come to find those fun yarns and that’s my goal.”

In the fall of 2009, Marovich opened Cynthia’s Too in Petoskey. She formerly owned a similar shop in Mackinaw City.

Today, the store draws customers from around the country, and inspires knitters both young and old.

“Knitting really goes in waves,” Marovich said.

“You’ll get a new, younger generation of knitters because you’ll have an exciting thing — like a couple years ago, everyone was knitting scarfs — and then it will quiet down until another new

fun pattern comes out.”

Marovich doesn’t just offer products to knitters, she also uses her experience and her store as a learning tool for all levels of knitters.

Twice a year, she offers retreats, which bring in wellknown speakers, and serve as a chance for knitters to gain new insights on trends and products.

And this past summer, she began offering an open knit group at her store every couple weeks. The group meets on various Saturdays throughout the year for three or four hours.

“It’s kind of a show and tell,” she said. “Everyone shares their ideas and shows what they’re working on. It’s a great way for new knitters to get ideas and learn new patterns. There are no mean knitters, so nobody should feel intimidated.”

In addition, Marovich also started a group on the popular website, www.ravelry. com, called “Petoskey Pointy Sticks,” which now has several members, and anyone can join.

So while Marovich may have been uninspired when she first picked up her knitting needles, she now inspires others.

“I’m always known for the fun things I do,” she said. “It excites me now.”

To learn more about Cynthia’s Too, and upcoming workshops and retreats, visit www.cynthiasyarn.citymax. com or call, (231) 439-9221.

rooked Tree Arts Center presents the Grand Rapids Ballet performing “Romeo and Juliet” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. The performance will take place at the Petoskey Middle School auditorium.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011-12, the Grand Rapids Ballet is Michigan’s only professional ballet company. Today, the company consists of 24 professional dancers, apprentices and trainees from around the world, under the leadership of artistic director Patricia Barker. The school of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company has an enrollment of more than 200 students taught by instructors from professional dance backgrounds.

Grand Rapids Ballet Company performs regularly at its own Peter Martin Wege Theatre, DeVos Performance Hall, Forest Hills Fine Arts Center and various tours throughout the state, totaling more than 50 performances per season. The company has performed in Quebec, Canada, Lansing, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Boyne City, Midland, St. Joseph and more, and with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids, the Jackson Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Midland Symphony, and West Shore Symphony, among others.

“We anticipate a sell-out performance” said Crooked Tree Arts Center board president Kurt Wietzke.

“The renovated auditorium has a capacity of 550 and we have been selling tickets since we announced this performance in December.”

Tickets are $20 for Crooked Tree members, $30 for nonmembers and $10 for students under 18. Tickets may be purchase online at www.crookedtree. org or by calling (231) 347-4337.

Star-crossed lovers A brief summary of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” inspiration for Radacovsky’s ballet, follows.

A long-standing feud between the Montague and Capulet families continues to disrupt the peace of Verona. In the street a brawl breaks out between the two feuding families and the Prince of Verona threatens both sides to keep the peace on pain of death.

The Capulets hold a masked ball to encourage the union of their daughter, Juliet, and Paris, a close relative of the Prince. Concealing his identity behind a mask, Romeo, son of Montague, goes to the ball, where he and Juliet fall in love at first sight, not knowing until the end of the evening that she is a Capulet. On his way

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The Crooked Tree Arts Center will present the Grand Rapids Ballet performance of “Romeo and Juliet” Saturday, March 10, in Petoskey. home from the ball, Romeo climbs into the Capulet orchard to possibly catch a glimpse of Juliet once again. Juliet is there and the couple exchange vows of love, agreeing to secretly marry the next day.

Meanwhile, Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, sends Romeo a challenge to a duel.

Now that they are related, Romeo refuses to fight. However, Mercutio, Romeo’s quick-tempered friend, intervenes and accepts the challenge. Romeo tries to part the two as they fight, but Mercutio is fatally wounded. In a rage of desperation and grief over Mercutio’s death, Romeo kills Tybalt.

The Prince banishes Romeo for the death of Tybalt. Romeo must leave Verona or face death. He goes to Juliet to ask forgiveness. Romeo and Juliet celebrate their wedding night before he leaves at dawn for Mantua.

That morning, Juliet discovers her family has arranged for her to marry Paris. The Capulets, unaware Juliet is grieving for Romeo’s exile rather than Tybalt’s death, believe the wedding will distract her from mourning.

Distressed at the prospect of a false marriage and isolated from her family, Juliet seeks advice from Friar

Laurence, who offers her a sleeping potion to make her appear dead for 42 hours. During this time, the Friar will take a letter to Romeo in Mantua so that Romeo can return to Verona in time for Juliet to awake and announce their marriage.

Juliet returns home and agrees to marry Paris. In a moment of euphoria at Juliet’s decision, the Capulets bring the wedding forward from Thursday to Wednesday, thereby forcing Juliet to take the potion that night, reducing the time for her letter to reach Romeo.

On the day of the wedding, Juliet’s seemingly lifeless body is discovered and she is placed in the family tomb.

Because of the shortness of time, Juliet’s letter does not reached Romeo and he instead receives news of Juliet’s death. Desperate to be with her, he buys poison and returns to Verona.

Late that night, Romeo enters the Capulet tomb. Still unaware Juliet is in fact alive, Romeo takes the poison.

Juliet begins to stir, and awakes to find Romeo at her side shortly before he dies. Overwrought with grief and longing to be with him forever, Juliet finds Romeo’s dagger and stabs herself.

Concord students present series of plays, skits Students from Concord Academy Petoskey will put on a show at 7 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9-10, at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey.

Students will perform a series of plays and skits, mostly comedies.

Fifth-graders will present “Mixed Nuts,” a combination of skits, inter-

views and commercials written for and with the students and director, Gary Schils.

Sixth-grade students will perform two short comedies, written by Laurie Allen, titled “Change of Attitude,” which deals with self esteem issues facing young students. “Picture Day”

is a short comedy about school photos.

Mark Twain’s “The Great French Duel” will also be performed, which takes place in France with an American and Frenchman facing each other in a duel.

Tickets are $5, with children 12 and under free.

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Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade to perform Feb. 18 in Petoskey

The Blissfest Music Organization presents Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey.

Tickets are $15 advance/$10 Blissfest members advance, $20/$15 door, $20/$15 reserved, students half price price. Advanced tickets are available at Crooked Tree, Grain Train, Petoskey chamber and Blissfest office.

Miss Tess and her mates play a blend of jazz, roots, country, blues and Americana.

When Miss Tess lived in Boston, she won or was nominated for awards in folk, jazz and roots categories. Miss Tess is a New York City-based songwriter and performing mu-

sician, who tours regularly with her band.

In addition to Tess’s licks on her 1940s archtop guitar, the current lineup includes Will Graefe on guitar, Danny Weller on upright bass, and Matt Meyer on drums. Inspired by styles of vintage swing, blues, country and folk, Miss Tess draws comparisons to artists such as Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Peggy Lee and Chuck Berry, but maintains a style all of her own.

Miss Tess has just released “Live Across the Mason Dixon Line.” The album features two live shows, one from the Regatta Bar in Cambridge, Mass., and one from Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, Ga. For more information, visit http://www.misstessmusic.com/.

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CALENDAR

ONGOING EVENTS 7:07 — Zion Lutheran Church in Petoskey hosts “7:07 rock ‘n’ roll worship” at 7:07 p.m. every Monday, featuring The Ablaze Band. Pizza dinner 6:30-7 p.m. Kids pajama party in the nursery. Contact Randy Hitts, (231) 622-3565 or rjhitts@aol.com.

Back Porch Coffeehouse music series — The Back Porch Coffeehouse music series is 7-8:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through May, at the Charlevoix Senior Center, Charlevoix.

A circle jam will follow all concerts.

Suggested donations are $5 per person or $10 per family. Light refreshments are available. Call (231) 6222944.

Breakfast — Breakfast is 7:3011:30 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at the Charlevoix VFW Hall, Charlevoix. There will be an all-youcan-eat selection of pancakes, eggs and sausage. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for those under 12. Call (231) 675-4444.

Coffeehouse — The BlissTrain Coffeehouse is 1-4 p.m. every Sunday through the winter at Grain Train in Petoskey. Visit www.blissfest. org.

Concert — Pine Lake Winds Band will be playing 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Charlevoix Middle School band room, Charlevoix. Public is welcome. Call Ev Wujcik, (231) 547-6376.

Concert — Celtic music sessions 4-7 p.m. every Saturday in February at County Emmet Celtic Shop, Petoskey. Performers are Weaving the Wind Feb. 4 and Feb. 18, and Hannah Stoppel Feb. 11 and Feb. 25.

(231) 753-2027.

of the month through winter at the Carnegie building, Petoskey. Cost is $3 per person, $5 per couple and $7 per family.

Demonstration — Demonstrations on pottery making techniques are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday through March 4 at Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. The event is free and no reservations are required. Call (231) 347-0590.

Demonstrations — Art demonstrations on various techniques are 2-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays through March at Boyne Mountain’s “Made in Michigan” shop, Boyne Falls.

Dinner/movie — The Harbor Springs ice rink hosts dinner and a movie 5:30 p.m. Fridays through March 9 at the ice rink, Harbor Springs. Reservations are not required. Arrive by 5:20 p.m. to be counted for dinner. Pizza will be ordered only for those who pay. Cost of pizza, pop and dessert is $3. The movie is free. Call (231) 526-0610 or email harborsk8park@att.net.

Ice skating games — Ice skating games and activities are 1-3 p.m.

Saturdays through March 10 at the Kiwanis Park in Harbor Springs. Call (231) 526-0610.

Ice skating lessons — Free ice skating lessons are 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays through March 3 at the Harbor Springs ice rink, Harbor Springs. Ice skates are $1 per pair to rent. Call (231) 526-0610 to register.

Music session — A Celtic music session with Gaeyle Gerrie is 1-3 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month at Freshwater Studio, Boyne City. Visit www.synergysong.com.

Dance lessons — Dance lessons including ballroom, swing and Latin are 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Bay Tennis and Fitness, Harbor Springs. The featured February dance will be East Coast swing. Cost is $6 per person. No partner necessary.

Lessons in January will feature tango.

Call (231) 347-1426.

PAWS to read — Students can practice reading to dogs 3:30-5 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library, Petoskey. Readers must schedule a 15-minute appointment at (231) 7583112.

Dance — A Blissfest country

Puppet workshop — A puppet workshop is 10 a.m.-noon the first Saturday of the month at the

dance is 7:30 p.m. the first Saturday

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Crooked Tree District Library in Walloon Lake. Children 7 through young teens are welcome. The event is free and materials are provided.

Visit www.crookedtreelibrary.org.

Pray Petoskey — Community nondenominational prayer gatherings are in Petoskey as follows: Pray Petoskey 7-8 a.m. Mondays at the Petoskey Friendship Center, noon Tuesdays at Petoskey City Hall and noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Northern Michigan Regional Hospital chapel in Petoskey. Call (231) 7580302 or (231) 347-9387.

Serene Jewel Sangha — Serene Jewel Sangha 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesdays in the Donovan Room of the Augustine Center in Conway. The third Wednesday of each month the group meets in noble silence from 7:30-9 p.m. Contact Michael Winnell, (231) 347-5557 or serene.jewel@ gmail.com.

Skate — Roller skating for adults only is 6-10 p.m. Fridays at the Harvest Barn Church, East Jordan.

Cost is $7 per person. Skating for all ages is noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and cost $5 each. Call (231) 536-2870.

Walk — Walks with the Indian River Striders are 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays leaving from the Indian River Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Runner and walkers meet at 1 p.m. Sundays at the Burger King parking lot, Indian River. Visit www.indianriverstriders. com.

ART EXHIBITS

Exhibit — A “Winter Carnival” exhibit is on display through Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix.

Call (231) 547-3554.

Exhibit — “as small as a world and as large as alone...” and a juried photography exhibit are on display through April 7 at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. Visit www. crookedtree.org.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Eagle release — A bald eagle will be released at noon Friday, Feb. 3, at the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians Government Center, Harbor Springs. Bring your camera. (231) 326-4663.

Dinner and a movie fundraiser — A dinner and a movie fundraiser for missions is 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at Lighthouse Missionary Church, East Jordan. There will be a soup and salad dinner; the movie is “Courageous.” (231) 536-2128.

Film — The film “Poetry” will be played at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Carnegie building, Petoskey. Donations are appreciated. Call (231) 758-3108.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Concert — A concert with Metro Jazz Voices is 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4, at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey.

Tickets are $15 for Crooked Tree members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit www. crookedtree.org or call (231) 347-4337.

Kids winter celebration — A winter celebra-

tion for kids is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Round Lake Nature Preserve between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

Visitors will observe tracks in the snow, learn about lakes in the winter, get ice fishing lessons and snowshoeing if weather permits. Dress warm. There is no fee but registration is recommended. (231) 347-0991.

Dance — A Blissfest country dance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Carnegie building, Petoskey. Cost is $3 per person, $5 per couple or $7 per family.

(231) 348-7047.

Moonlight calling adventure — A moonlight owl calling adventure is 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4, at Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Wear boots or snowshoes. Meet at the parking lot. Free. (231) 5338314.

Bean pot — A winter extravaganza and bean pot is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Jordan River National Fish Hatchery, Elmira. There will also be hatchery tours, hot beverages and a guided snowshoe. Bring snowshoes. (231) 584-2461.

Slushfest — The Boyne City Slushfest is Saturday, Feb. 4. Saturday events include: cabin fever fly tying demonstration 2-5 p.m. at Freshwater Studio; kids games such as frozen turkey bowling, frozen fish toss and broom ball 4-6 p.m. in front of Country Now and Then on Water Street; chili cook-off 4:45 p.m. at Country Now and Then; stargazing with the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club 5-6 p.m.; and scavenger hunt 6 p.m. Call (231) 5826222 for a complete schedule.

Spaghetti dinner — An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the VFW Post, Indian River. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students, $3 for ages 6-12 and free for 5 and under. Proceeds benefit Inland Lakes Band Uniform Fund.

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ONGOING EVENTS CONTINUED FROM C4

Exhibit — “Winter X: Fire and Ice” is on display through March at Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. Winter hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Monday.

Call (231) 526-9447.

Exhibit — An exhibit called “Odawa Warriors Journey” is on display daily at the Pellston Regional Airport, Pellston. The exhibit will be on display through 2012.

FARMERS MARKETS

Boyne City — Boyne City’s winter farmers market is 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays in the red building next to the Boyne District Library. Call (231) 5829009.

History museum — Inland Water Route History Museum is open 10 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and by appointment, off U.S. 31 on River Street in Alanson. Call (231) 838-5309 or visit www.iwrhs.com.

Blackbird Museum — The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum “The Odawas as Traders” exhibit is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call ahead at (231) 526-7999. The museum is located at 383 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Call Joyce Shagonaby at (231) 526-2705 or email jshag@chartermi.net.

History museum — The Harbor Springs History Museum, 349 E. Main St., is open to visitors 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fridays Saturdays. An exhibit of works

by Ivan Swift is on display through June 2012. Call (231) 526-9771 or visit www. harborspringshistory.org.

East Jordan — East Jordan’s farmers market is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month through April at the East Jordan Civic Center, East Jordan.

Charlevoix — Charlevoix’s farmers market is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Thursday of the month through May at the Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix.

Visit www.charlevoix.org.

Harbor Springs — Harbor Springs winter farmers market is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month through April at the Harbor Springs High School cafeteria. Call (231) 330-5575.

MUSEUMS

Museum — L’Arbre Croche Museum is open through April by appointment only. The museum, which highlights the 300-year history of Cross Village, is located in the lower level of Father Al’s Parish Hall, adjacent to the Holy Cross church, located on M-119/Lakeshore Drive in Cross Village. Call Frank Francis, (231) 526-0906, for an appointment.

Art, science and history museum — Raven Hill Discovery Center is open noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment. Admission is $8 per person. There will also be free activities every second Saturday February through June. Raven Hill is located between East Jordan and Boyne City just off C-48 at Pearsall Road. Call (231) 536-3369 or (877) 833-4254, or visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org.

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Call (231) 480-4515 or email yvonne@artmeetsearth.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

Ski loppet —The Outfitter of Harbor Springs hosts a cross country ski loppet 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, on Lacount Road, Harbor Springs. The loppet ends at the Crow’s Nest restaurant with a celebration of food, drinks, fun and door prizes. Registration is required and limited to 120 participants. Call (231) 526-2621 to register.

Lecture — A lecture titled “The Blessing: A Norwegian Odyssey” is noon Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the North Central Michigan College library, Petoskey. The event is free. Call (231) 348-6705.

Awards gala — The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce annual awards gala is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Cost is $50 per person and includes dinner, cocktails and entertainment. Call (231) 547-2101 or visit www.charlevoix.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Demonstration — A

healthy cooking demonstration is 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Boyne Area Senior Center, Boyne City. Cost is $25 or $15 for seniors over 60. Class size is limited; register at (231) 580-6682.

Activity — Students in grades 5-12 can transform an old T-shirt into wrist wallets, belts, shoelaces, fringe scarf or a memory frame 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix. Bring an old long or short sleeve shirt. One white shirt will be provided. (231) 237-7340.

Presentation — A presentation on Bulgaria is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix. Call (231) 2377340.

Story time — Story time for children 3-7 years is 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Saturdays at the Petoskey District Library, Petoskey. Lap sits for parents and children ages 18 months to 3 years only are 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through May 26. Call (231) 758-3123.

Story time — Charlevoix Public Library story time is 10:30 a.m. every Thursday for children birth-5 and their caregivers. Weekend stories are 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday of the month. The library is at 220 W. Clinton St. Story time — Story time for kids 1-2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Local Flavor in Boyne City.

Story time — Crooked Tree District Library story time 10-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Walloon Lake for children birth-4 and their caregivers with stories, songs and crafts. (231) 535-2111.

Story time — Crooked Tree District Library story time 2-3 p.m. every Thursday in Boyne Falls for children birth-4 and their caregivers with stories, songs and crafts. (231) 549-2277.

Story time — Playgroup and story time for children 0-5 years 9:30-11 a.m. every Wednesday at Jordan Valley District Library, East Jordan. (231) 5367131.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 Concert — The Charlevoix

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

Show/concert — A

“Un-Valentine’s Show, Songs and Tales of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak, Dysfunction and Revenge” show/concert is 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at City Park Grill, Petoskey. Cost is $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets are available at www.smokinsleddogrecords. com or (517) 651-5487.

Lecture — A lecture on the economic theory is noon Friday, Feb. 10, at the North Central Michigan College Library, Petoskey.

Cost is $9 and includes lunch.

Reservations are encouraged.

Call (231) 348-6600 or e-mail cmacinnis@ncmich.edu.

Dinner theater — Jack Barber stars in “A Tribute to Sinatra” live dinner theater 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11, and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18, at Audie’s, Mackinaw City.

Tickets are $25 and include dinner. Call (231) 436-5744 for reservations.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Artist reception — An

Circle of Arts hosts a fundraiser concert with Seth Bernard and Family, and Red Tail Ring at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Charlevoix High School auditorium, Charlevoix. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at Elements, The Clothing Store and the Round Lake Bookstore, all in Charlevoix. (231) 5473554.

artist reception with Catherine Carey is noon-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Petoskey District Library, Petoskey. (231) 7583106.

Spaghetti dinner — The

Workshop — An interactive workshop on the basics of narrative song writing is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 202 Bridge St., Bellaire. Bring instru-

Rotary Club of Petoskey hosts a spaghetti dinner 5-7:30 p.m. at Petoskey High School, Petoskey.

Tickets are available in advance from any Rotary member and will also be available at the door. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for those 4-12, or free for those under 4. Visit www.petoskeyrotary.org.

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Chandlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Petoskey â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Don Julin 8-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3.

Ron Getz 8-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

Giuseppeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grille, Charlevoix â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

City Park Grill, Petoskey

Connieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke 9:30 p.m.1:30 a.m. every Friday.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Boyne River Remedy 10 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 11.

with Cal Manis 7-11 p.m. every Tuesday. John Slough 7 p.m. every Friday.

Ozone Nightclub, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey

and Sean Bielby 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday through February. Ron Getz 7-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Pete Kehoe 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.

Josh Hall 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.

Michelle Chenard 7-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

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Friday, Feb. 3. Sean Bielby and Adam Engelman 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. The Hand-Me-Downs 8-11 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10.

Sportsmans Bar, Boyne City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; DJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Music Monsterâ&#x20AC;? at 9:30 p.m. every Friday unless noted. Rusty Heart Band 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4.

Sunset Grill, Boyne City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Connieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s karaoke 9 p.m.

Shortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewery, Bellaire â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Poor olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jim 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Shady Hill 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday in February. The True Falsettos 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. The Crane Wives 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

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Michelle Chenard 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Ron Getz 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Nathan Bates 7-10 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9. Hipps n Ricco 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

10 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday through February. Sleeping Gypsies 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.

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inner and a movie have been a dating staple for generations. On Valentine’s Day, couples often opt to stick with what works and dine out and then catch a flick — either at the theater or curled up on the sofa at home.

Choosing the right movie may take some compromise. He may believe a sexy James Bond-type girl dodging explosives and sports cars is the ultimate in cinematic excellence.

She may believe it isn’t a good movie unless you’ve used a full box of tissues.

However, the movie industry and others may have their own thoughts on what constitutes an ideal Valentine’s Day movie, or one that can be enjoyed when you desire to put a little romance in the air. Here are 14 movies deemed very romantic. See if they will be the right fit for your movie night.

1. Dirty Dancing: This 1980s flick stands the test of time 25 years later. Baby, a good girl from an affluent family, falls in love with Johnny, a drifter dance instructor, while she’s on a family vacation at a Catskills summer resort. This movie showcases that sometimes love transcends prestige, personal status and well-meaning fathers.

2. Titanic: In another classic movie where love trumps social class, Rose and Jack fall in love aboard the doomed ship. Their passionate connection sur-

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with the same woman, Susannah, for different reasons, although only one eventually marries her in the end. Family strife and complications show the darker side of love.

tells the tale of Henry, a bachelor and player who meets Lucy, a person with short-term memory amnesia who forgets everything from the day once she goes to sleep. Reliving day after day, Lucy starts to fall for Henry, who does his best to be memorable.

7. A Room With a View: Lucy vacations in Italy, where she meets people who are more passion-driven than those in her native Britain. When she meets Julian, a Brit who has been in Italy a while and has learned the wiles of romance, she is drawn into a liaison that she soon regrets.

11. An Affair to Remember: Handsome playboy Nicky falls in love with Terry, a nightclub singer, while on a cruise from Europe to New York, despite each’s engagement to other people. They agree to reconnect in six months atop the Empire State Building to see if they should continue their relationship. But Terry experiences a situation that keeps her from their meeting, leaving Nicky to wonder if her love has waned.

8. Sleepless in Seattle: Sam loses his wife,

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Grab the popcorn and your sweetheart and cuddle up on the couch with one of these classic romantic movies. vives a tragedy and the ultimate separation.

3. Princess Bride: A Rob Reiner movie, this fairytale tells the story of Buttercup and Wesley, a poor farm boy who wins the love of his employer. When Wesley is presumed dead and Buttercup becomes engaged to an area prince whom she doesn’t love, viewers are taken on an adventure that shows that even death cannot stop true love.

4. Gone With the Wind: If a classic romance is what you desire, look no further than this epic film.

Scarlett O’Hara is a

conspiring woman who wants to choose her own husband, but ends up in the arms of rascal Rhett Butler amid the drama of the Civil War.

5. Pretty Woman: Despite a controversial storyline that puts Richard Gere and Julia Roberts together — he’s a businessman and she’s a prostitute — the theme of the movie is how love has no social boundaries, and sometimes it’s better to look beyond one’s own backyard for the love of your life.

6. Legends of the Fall: A tragic but inspiring tale of three brothers who all fall in love

Maggie, and has to raise his son, Jonah, alone in their new hometown of Seattle. Annie, a Baltimore reporter, hears his heartbreaking tale when Jonah calls into a self-help radio talk show on Christmas Eve. Annie becomes fascinated with Sam’s story and wonders if they should meet.

12. The Notebook: Allie and Noah meet at a carnival and fall in love but are kept from each other by Allie’s disapproving parents who move her away. Allie waits several years

9. Bridget Jones’s Diary: A modern day “Pride and Prejudice,” Bridget is a single woman in her 30s who has a poor self-image and is also in a pseudorelationship with her scoundrel boss, played

by Hugh Grant. Bridget is consistently thrown into circumstances that involve a family friend, Mark Darcy, whom Bridget sees as uptight and boring. Eventually, however, she sees a different side of the supposedly boring lawyer.

If you prefer the original tale, watch “Pride and Prejudice” starring Keira Knightly.

to hear from Noah before getting engaged to another, but then must satisfy her curiosity whether Noah is alright.

13. The Holiday: Two women from different parts of the world agree to swap homes for Christmas and enjoy a vacation from their own lives. Iris travels from London to Beverly Hills, while Amanda goes from her opulent life to Iris’ small cottage in Surrey. Both eventually meet their romantic matches in their new locales but fret over what to do once the holiday ends.

14. Ever After:An interpretation of the classic Cinderella story, the movie follows Danielle, who is treated poorly by her stepmother and stepsisters after her father suddenly passes away. A bit of a hellion, Danielle catches the eye of Prince Henry, who believes her to be a courtess and not the lowly servant girl she really is.

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At its base, food is fuel to get us through our daily lives. It is potential energy stored until we coax it into something palatable and consume it in total trust that it won’t do any harm to us. So why do we put so much pressure on ourselves in our own kitchens?

Bradford Lewis guests for the meal that they are eating at our monetary, emotional, and physical expense.

If we follow very basic, common sense sanitary rules, we won’t kill anybody. So where’s the pressure?

Sure, we aim to impress others around us with our culinary prowess and amazing ability to piece together a menu that is both cohesive and intriguing. However, when you factor in self-imposed stress and deadlines, the event can become much less enjoyable for oneself. Do you want to spend your evening upset over (vegetarians: please insert the proper soy product) turkey? I didn’t think so. Here are some tricks to smooth out the pressure and stress of cooking at home.

Planning is everything. We all have our own ways and methodologies of doing this.

Be it clipboards and flow charts or power points and sticky notes, whatever works for you already should be copied to your typical menu planning and kitchen production.

Why reinvent the wheel when you are already learning dozens of new techniques and honing your “cook sense” through repetition and application. Go with

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all it a sign of the times or just plain good luck for those of us yearning to swap fast food fare for tasty home cooking. Potluck gatherings are back and one of this year’s hottest trends in entertaining.

Although these communal “luck of the pot” meals (where everyone brings their favorite dish) hearken back to the late 19th century, they found their footing in the mid-1950s when it seemed like every mom in the neighborhood was filling casserole dishes for get-togethers.

“There are three primary reasons driving the return of potluck — our schedules, the economy and childhood memories,” says Chef Jeff Gillis, www.CelebratingHome. com. “We live such fastpaced lives that divvying up the cooking makes home entertaining more realistic than putting all of the burden on the hostess. Making one dish instead of several also helps stretch the budget — something we’re all looking to do these days. And, let’s face it — after years of dashing through the drive-thru, wouldn’t you like to sit down to some home-cooked food, even if it’s only once a week?”

Here are four tips that’ll make your next gathering both tasty and stylish.

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e’re not brain surgeons, nor are we saving the world when we step up to battle in the kitchen, but trying to put together a meaningful meal can sometimes seem just as important as the above. Feeding family and friends is an important part of our social structure. It builds trust, encourages conversation, and adds to our overall life’s happiness through a physical showing of care and concern for the wellbeing of our diners.

At its base, food is fuel to get us through our daily lives. It is potential energy stored until we coax it into something palatable and consume it in total trust that it won’t do any harm to us. So why do we put so much pressure on ourselves in our own kitchens? There isn’t a handsome British chef breathing down our necks calling us incompetent, and usually we aren’t charging our

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Organize participants

Divide the meal by categories so guests will have a balance of appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts from which to choose.

Cooks needn’t commit to a specific recipe but it’s helpful to know up-front that a well-rounded meal is in the making.

Agree on advance prep All dishes should be cooked prior to arrival so only a quick re-heating is required. Everything should also hit your doorstep ready for presentation to avoid last minute searches for serving bowls and platters.

Choose easy-fix, crowdpleasing recipes To appeal to guests varying tastes, save the exotic for later and dust off mom’s (or grandma’s) cookbook.

Traditional potluck dishes like casseroles, chili, soup, bread, and cakes are always popular and easy to make.

Dress up the table Remember the special tablecloth mom used for Sunday dinner? Create some memories for your own family with a pretty fabric tablecloth, cloth napkins (pretty and eco-friendly!) and some candles. A few minutes is all it takes to create a festive look that’ll make guests feel honored to have gathered around your table.

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what already works for you, but do it ahead of time and visualize yourself attacking the steps of each recipe and procedure. Think about equipment needs, availability of workspace, and be generous with the amount of time needed to complete each task. Formulate an attack plan starting with your longest cooking and most tedious items.

You’d much rather be mincing parsley at the zero hour rather than braising a lamb shoulder. Plan out your menu a week ahead of time and you’ll see just how many ideas and tricks of your own you’ll develop before you even peel that first clove of garlic.

A well thought out menu is one that is written around the capabilities of both the kitchen and the cook. Do you actually have the pots,

pans, tools, oven space and serving dishes to prepare the menu that’s scheming in your head?

Can you afford the price of certain ingredients so that you don’t need to cut corners at the checkout line? Are your knives sharp and ready for battle? Having space to move around and set prep bowls and pots should be a consideration when deciding just what you and your cucina are able to produce.

Room to store meats and produce in the days ahead should be a menu shaper as well. Setting up your work station so that everything is either parallel or perpendicular to your cutting board is a way to allow your mind to relax because it is focusing on a familiar pattern of uniformity — clean station, clean head, clean plate.

If a relationship is to remain sustainable,

both parties have to empower each other. Defend and respect your kitchen and it will do the same to you in kind. In your kitchen, you are the chef.

Protect the space and the time needed to prepare from distractions and annoyances. If you have to ask Uncle Fred and Aunt Tina to move the cribbage game into the living room so you can use the table for overflow, do it.

Don’t set the wine and liquor up on the kitchen

counter when you need that space for your braised pork shoulder to rest. This will help to cut down on the half-hearted offers of help from family and guests that meander their way into the kitchen in search of libations.

Dry chicken breasts and overcooked roasts are things that happen to even the most skilled and attentive chefs. Every mistake is merely a lesson in disguise, and as Julia Child once said “don’t ever apologize for what you cook.” It derides your self-confidence and puts the emphasis of the meal on your performance rather than the gift of food. Letting the perfect editing of television shows convince you that the celebrity chefs don’t ever have off days is an easy way to set yourself up for failure.

Remember, it’s only food.

A home cooked meal of any size and shape is a blessing and another ingredient to a well-seasoned life.

Bradford Lewis is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, has his entry level sommelier certification and has been a professional chef for 15 years. He lives with his wife and son in Charlevoix, Mich.

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All Employers are prohibited from structuring their job advertisement in such a way as to indicate that a group(s) of people would be excluded from consideration for employment on one of the bases PAMPERED POOCH dog grooming enumerated in Section 703 of Title now taking appointments. Experi- VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, i.e. enced groomers, Jill & Maureen. race, sex, religion, age or national (231)347-1088. 203 W. Mitchell, origin. We also follow any Michigan Petoskey, next to the UPS Store. state laws concerning hiring.

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SNOW BLOWING, snow shoveling, roof clearing, odd jobs, general repair. Senior discount. Call for quotes, Mr. Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Services, Mitch or Scott, (989)732-2388.(28)

SNOW REMOVAL. Residential, commercial. Also snow blowing and shoveling. Insured. Senior discounts. Call Steve, (231)330-9502 or custompropainters@gmail.com

General AMERIGAS PROPANE Has an opening for a Part-Time Customer Service Rep (CRR) in our Petoskey office. The CRR responds to incoming customer calls, customer office visits and contacts customers when needed. CRR explains to customers AmeriGas products, services, prices and delivery schedules on an ongoing basis. Must be well trained and have strong computer skills. AmeriGas offers a competitive wage; this is a career opportunity to work in a small community but with a larger corporate backing.

Send resumes to: AmeriGas 1901 River Rd, Petoskey MI 49770 EOE

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FOUND DOG small male, young, black with white patch under neck, no collar. Found on Sumner Rd., near Camp Daggett.

(231)582-9506.

FREE TREADMILL works, you haul.

(231)838-9303.

FREE WOODEN pallets. First come, first serve basis. You haul. Call Jazmen at 231-439-9311.

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ADOPT: A caring, loving couple wish to give your newborn a secure, joyful home with endless love.

Expenses paid. Kathleen & Vincent @ 1-877-602-3678.

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FREE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING HUD and MSHDA certified agency.

Call Alice at Northern Homes CDC. (231)582-6436.

FREEZER BEEF $1.89 pound. All natural grain fed. Satisfaction guaranteed. By the whole, halves, quarters, or eighths. 25 years experience. (231)445-0271.

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FREELANCE WRITERS WANTED Writers wanted for meeting coverage and general stories for Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. Payment based on per story basis. Applicants with Associated Press style writing experience preferred.

Send resume to: Jeremy McBain, Editor Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey MI 49770. jmcbain@petoskeynews.com

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ESCROW CUSTOMER SERVICE Attorneys Title Agency, LLC, is a full service title agency providing comprehensive services to companies and individuals involved in real estate transactions. We are expanding our operations to the Northern Michigan area and are currently looking for an Escrow Customer Service Representative.

The ideal candidate will have work experience in an Escrow Title office. Job duties will include data entry, answering phones and assisting customers throughout the closing process.

The candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, with excellent customer service skills.

To apply please send your resume via e-mail: careers@atatitle.com. EOE

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We are looking for a dynamic, outgoing individual who can market the facility to local practitioners, community groups and individuals. This position requires a high level of professionalism, organization, excellent communication skills, ability to multitask and great attention to detail and accuracy of documentation. Computer EMR experience required. A background in marketing or community relations is preferred. Ability to work within a team atmosphere.

Please send your resume and list of references to: Diana Bailey Executive Director at 750 East Main Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Application also available on website at www.baybluffs.org.

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1500 Spring St., Petoskey, MI Mon-Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EOE Healthcare (2) HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHES To manage health & wellness program in Petoskey & Rapid City. Promote exercise & nutrition for persons recovering from mental illness.

Work directly w/consumers; coordinate fitness centers, health providers, facilitate transportation & monitor participant progress. Grant funded contractual, PT,16-20 hrs. wk. Bachelor degree & experience educating adults in health/nutrition program. Send letter of intent, resume, 3 professional references to HR North Country CMH, 1420 Plaza Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770. E-mail: hr@norcocmh.org or Fax (231) 347-1241.

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Open shifts available now. Call weekdays, 231-347-6716, 9 am 5 p.m.

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PETOSKEY 1720 Bellmer Rd .................$185,000 .......................Sat ..................11a-1p Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Full and part-time positions available in Boyne City, Walloon Lake and East Jordan. Currently hiring all shifts. No experience required.

We will provide the training you need to become successful in the care of people with mental and physical disabilities. Call Karl (231)675-0163 M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or send resume to: kkuzmik@summertreerc.org.

Drug free workplace. EOE. Healthcare FULL-TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT Needed for a busy, multiple provider medical practice. Prior experience, preferred. Health Benefits available. Wage commiserate with experience. Please provide an updated resume with references to 560 W. Mitchell Street, Suite 250. Petoskey MI 49770.

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

General PLAYGROUP FACILITATOR Approximately 8 hours per week to lead Alanson and Petoskey area playgroups for parents and their children. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree and early childhood experience required. Please send resume to: Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Center, 423 Porter St., Petoskey, MI EOE

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FOUND DOG male Cairn Terrier mix, found in Bay Township.

(231)582-6774.

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Charlevoix Hotel assistant manager.

Long hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Professional appearance, phone skills and computer literate. Marketing background helpful. Must have hotel experience. Email resume to judy@charlevoixrent.com or mail to P.O. Box 331, Charlevoix, MI 49720.

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APPLE TREE INN In Petoskey is now hiring front desk manager position. Candidate should have excellent communication/ people skills and be able to work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks. Must have flexible schedule, including weekends.

Computer skills. Salary starting $24,000. Non-smoking environment. Apply in person or send resume to Apple Tree Inn, 915 Spring St., Petoskey MI, 49770.

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OWNER SERVICES MANAGER Boyne Mountain Resort, located in Boyne Falls, MI is seeking an Owner Services Manager experienced in overseeing and managing residential real estate properties. Individual will work in accordance with homeowner’s property management contract and Boyne USA, Inc. To apply, please visit our web site at www.boyne.com to submit an online application.

For further information, call (231)439-4774.

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MEDICAL BILLING Position available in Community Health Center If you have medical billing experience in a multi-physician setting and excellent customer service/patient skills, please submit a letter of interest and resume’ to: EJFHC, Attn: CFO 601 Bridge St, East Jordan, MI 49727 FAX: (231)536-9864, or EMAIL: dskrocki@ejfhc.org Office

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NEW TODAY Retail MERCHANDISING GREETING CARDS Average 7-12 hr/week, $8/hr.

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP

Is expanding its online advertising sales team. Position-critical skills include: effective prospecting for new business, polished presentation skills, and discipline to meet and beat sales goals. Experience in online media preferred. Compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a face-to-face, consultative sales position. You should be an experienced sales person with enthusiasm and drive to thrive in our high-energy sales environment. Must be self-motivated and able to work without close supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, along with the ability to multi-task at a high level. We will train; just bring us sales savvy, determination and persistence.

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ESTATE SALES

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Petoskey, MI 49722

Ask for Warren Chamberlain

231-347-6080 Cell: 231-881-0689

1979 KAWASAKI Invader snowmobile, Classic, with 2-place tilt trailer, only 2,382 miles, great shape, stored inside. $750 (231)348-8447.

2 0 ” S O N Y Wega TV. $50.

(989)858-0501.(04)

1/2 off most items 2nd day 9 rooms of quality antiques and much more!!

ARCTIC CAT snowmobiles, older, and parts. Priced $300 to $600.

(231)536-2336, after 4 p.m.

AIR-HOCKEY TABLE, 92”x48”, excellent shape, like new. Need the space. $99. (231)547-6805.

BABY ITEMS: Convertible crib, $100. Jeep jogging stroller, $50.

Porta-crib, $50. (231)675-9073.

PATIO FURNITURE Woodard, metal, painted white, older, with BABY STROLLER Cosco, baby newly upholstered cushions. Too swing Graco, litely used, all for $25.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE many pieces to list. Moving, must (231)548-3248 Alanson sell. (231)313-4239.

COORDINATOR BAND SAW 9”, Task Force, 3 years Bay View Association is seeking an old, hardly used. $55. experienced Accounts Receivable (231)881-6664.

GARAGE/YARD SALES Coordinator. Position is part-time from Sept. through May (20 hours 3RD ANNUAL Cabin Fever Sale. BAR STOOLS (4) Pier One, metal, per week) and full-time (40 hours March 3, East Jordan Civic Center. silver tone with natural color cushper week) during the busy summer Vendors wanted. $10 per space. ions, excellent condition. $275. season (June through August). Re- Reservations must be made by Feb- (231)881-3237. sponsibilities include: Maintaining ruary 18th. (231)536-7642.

Accounts Receivable system, invoicBASEBOARD HEATER electric, 8 ft., ing; recording payments, answering BOYNE CITY: Nelson Road, Friday, 240 volt. $30. (231)347-0715. member account questions and col- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. lection of past due accounts. Re- to 4 p.m. Clothing, furniture, out- BLACKLIGHT PAINT and light fixquired skills and experience: Excel- door furniture, lawnmowers, sports ture. Partial quart bottles of fluoreslent customer service skills, atten- memorabilia, sports cards, fishing, cent green, fluorescent orange and tion to detail, cash handling experi- golf, tools, household items invisible clear paint, produced by ence, 1-3 years Accounts Receivable Modern Masters, 48” fixture (wall or experience and proficient with Miceiling mount) without bulb. Total crosoft Office 2010. Email resume to package, $100. (231)881-6676.

MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE David Hartnett, Finance Director at BOOTS TECNICA women’s size 37 davidh@bayviewassociation.org. winter boots, neutral ivory color No phone calls please. with fur trim. $80. (231)242-0862 or email: jag8305@charter.net.

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING/ LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR Mackinac Straits Health System is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing/Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to lead and direct the overall operations of our 48 bed skilled nursing facility. 5-7 yrs. of experience required in LTC administration. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefit package and a flexible working environment.

Employment applications available online at mshosp.org.

Please call (906)643-0431 for more information.

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$1550 STURM/RUGER Red Label 20 ga. over/under shotgun. 3" chambers! SST NIB mint condition, premium walnut stock, multi choke tubes. (231)-218-0914.

BARGAIN New power chair with many extras.

Asking $2,200, was $12,000.

(231)525-8739.

BOWFLEX ULTIMATE Gym with leg extension, EXTRA 100 lb. weights (total of 400 lbs.) and accessories.

Mint condition. Paid $2,500. Asking $1,275. (231)881-0415.

HOT TUB Nordic Escape Premium Recliner, seats 6, 3 years old, double pumps, lights, stairs, new $6,695.

Asking $2,500.

(231)549-2599.

HELP WANTED

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ADMISSIONS REP/ADVISOR Northwood University seeks a part-time or full-time Admissions Rep/Advisor to oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operations at office located at Gaylord University Center. The Rep will be the primary contact for all students in the area planning to transfer to NU or completing their degree at the University Center; responsible for all admissions and student advising for NU undergraduate programs; provide academic counseling and resolve student issues; implement approved marketing plan, measure effectiveness and communicate results; meet annual prospect, enrollment and budget goals; operate with a high degree of professionalism. REQUIRE: bachelor’s degree; highly motivated, self-starter with exceptional interpersonal communication, networking and presentation skills; strong leadership and computer skills; ability to work well in a true team environment.

PREFER : operations experience in higher education. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s outcomes at www.northwood.edu/aboutus.

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AB LOUNGER Elite. Like new. Holds up to 250 pounds. $50.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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LEATHER COAT women’s medium, dress length leather coat, mint con- VACUUM PUMP for sale, $150 or dition, $75. Craftsman electric snow m a k e reasonable offer. blower, 3 hp, 21 inch, $75. (231)582-5074.

(231)818-3000.

VIDEO GAME Turbo Out Run, arLEVI JEANS men’s 34x32, (3) pair cade style $100 firm. (231)330-6036 501’s, (1) pair new, (1) pair 505. $50 for all. (231)242-0736.

WASHER AND dryer, Kenmore heavy-duty, dryer is gas, white, run LOG BED twin size, pine, beautiful, good, all accessories, $300 for both. includes mattress and box springs, Refrigerator, Admiral, bisque color, First $200 takes it. (231)347-9865. side-by-side, frost-free, ice maker, works good, $275. (231)420-1637.

MAC OSX snow leapard 10.6 for Intel based Mac, new in package, $50 WASHER GIBSON, Whirlpool dryer firm. (231)740-8762. $50 each.

Good condition.

(231)459-8322.

MAC-MOTION CHAIR 7946B with ottoman, brown leather, like new. WASHER, FISHER Paykel top load$300. (231)347-1394. ing, runs good $250. Gas dryer Maytag front loading, runs good CROSS-COUNTRY SKIS Waxless, MOTOCROSS JERSEY size XL “Rock $100. Queen bed with frame $150. with modern SNS boots (like new), Star”, brand new. Paid $60, sell for (231)347-7899. bindings, and poles. 205 cm. Fits $30. (231)838-7969. skier 5'6-6'2. $70 or best. NEW SCOSCHE E1000 1000 watt WASHING MACHINE GE Front Loader, needs a drum bearing. $30 (406)559-0971. amplifier kit. Ultra high power ca- or best offer. (231) 675-3875. bles for car amplifier. Unopened.

DEHUMIDIFIER $15.

Call New $40.

Asking $ 2 0 . WEIGHT BENCH $ 50. WWII shell ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM: (352)212-5829.

(989)-705-7697.

Timberlake cabinet. 36” Sony TV chest, $50. (231)753-9032. and cassette deck, VHS record and DEHUMIDIFIER 40 pint Magic Chef, play. Pioneer DVD LD player. Excel- older but barely used. $50. NINTENDO DS with (3) Game Boy WHITE STAG (Mountain Goat), games and charger. $60. down jacket, black with red trim, lent condition. $950 for all. (231)526-2514.

(231)539-8906. men’s medium, like new. $35.

(231)242-0380.

DESK SMALL oak, 38” wide, 22” (231)539-9989. deep, 30” high, beautiful wood, OAK HARDWOOD flooring, unfinished, 2-1/4 inch, random lengths, SUPER SAVERS WINCH MANUAL heavy-duty, slightly worn. $100. (231)881-1956. approximately 150 square feet. 2-ton, $75. Electric winch, Super DINING TABLE solid oak, pedestal $100. (231)838-8170.

Winch 4500, brand new, $100.

N eed a new car table with 4 chairs and 2 captain’s (231)582-3555. chairs. $700. Moving, must sell. PC GAME Call of Duty Modern Warand Financing? fare 2, $20.

(231)348-7662.

WOOD BOILER old heavy iron, (231)313-4239. $100. Snowmobile trailer axle, $30.

We can help. Really!

PICTURE FRAMES DAX, 11x14 and DINING TABLE and 6 chairs, light Church organ, full size, $50.

And, we’re right 8x10.

Over 100. $2 each. oak, round, pedestal, with one leaf, (231)539-8955.

(231)838-4865. around the corner... excellent condition. $700.

(231)347-3406.

PIONEER HOME-THEATER loud Super Savers speaker system, new, includes 6 DISHWASHER BUILT in cabinet speakers, 8” 100 watt powered subAll ads run for 10 days in style, GE Potscrubber, energy opThe Petoskey News-Review tion, new, paid over $468, sell for woofer. $75. (231)537-3310.

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COUCH LA-Z-BOY recliner on both ends, hardly sat on, multi-patterned. $400 or best offer.

It’s always wise to remember that if an offer sounds too good to be (231)526-2869, in Cross Village. true, it probably is. If you are COUCH REDDISH orange, custom offered merchandise at an unbe- made, 8’x41”, excellent condition, lievably low price, check it out thor- $95, firm. Inkjet refills, HP-21 (1) oughly. A call to the Better Business new, (2) refills, $20/all. TV, older, Bureau (serving Eastern Michigan console, 21”, good condition. $50, and the Upper Peninsula) will tell (231)439-3205. you whether other consumers have had problems with the firm that has CROSS COUNTRY skis, poles, NNN offered the merchandises. bindings & boots (7.5-8.5), 190cm (248)223-9400. But call the Bureau skis (100-140 lb skier). $70 or best.

BEFORE you make a purchase. You’ll 231-330-1529. be glad you did.

CROSS COUNTRY skis, children’s Rossignol, size 130. Fisher boots, size 37, $65. Fisher boots, Madshus size 110 skis, $55. 810-588-9129.

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$225. (231)529-8462.

PISTOL SIGSAUER P229 9mm.

Excellent condition. Less than 100 DISHWASHER FRIGIDAIRE Deluxe, rounds fired. 2 clips & case. Permit white, touch-screen, many features. required. $650 or best. $50. (989)306-3131, Michael.

(231)342-8487.

DOLLHOUSE VICTORIAN-STYLE very high quality, handmade, 2’x3’, PLAYSTATION 2 2 memory cards, with furnishings and accessories. 2 controllers, five games $100 for all. (231)881-3806. $90. (231)582-3765.

POKER CHIP set for sale. Very nice DOWNHILL SKIS K2, 5500, 200cm. and rarely used. $40. Call Joe at Marker M38 bindings. Scott poles. (231)838-5780.

Great condition! $75.

(231)582-4254.

PRINTER DELL Photo AIO 924, new in box, $50. (231)547-2481.

DRYER NATURAL gas, nice condition. $100. (231)348-3925.

RIDE 51 System snowboard, size 8-1/2 to 9 Ride boots, Ride step-in DRYER ELECTRIC $50. Fridge, $75. bindings. Used twice. A steal at (231)536-9868. $100. (231)622-2448.

ELECTRIC PIANO black, Wurlitzer, ROCKING HORSE child’s, wooden, full-size 88 key piano with bench. like new. $45. (231)548-4274.

Model WD-2 with recorder, presets, sensitivity settings and multiple in- SECTIONAL SOFA tan leather, seats strument accompaniment. $750. 7. $300. (231)535-2217.

(231)881-6676.

SKI BOOTS child’s, Nordica, ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR 80,000 rear-entry, black, size 20.5 (size 3 BTU LP shop heater. Woodstove. child’s shoe), $15. (231)838-7424.

MTD snowblower. Salt spreader for 3 pt. hookup. $100 each. SKI JACKET Marker, black, size 6, (989)733-6434. great condition, $35. Snowshoes, Tubbs, kids, 2 pair-different sizes, ENTERTAINMENT C E N T E R $40 each or $75 for both pair.

3-pieces, Broyhill, washed pine, 2 (231)526-6978. bookcases, center cabinet with 36-1/2” TV opening. Asking $250. SNOW SHOES women's TUBBS, Call (231)347-6315.

120-200 lbs. $45. Please call (231)330-3056.

ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE Includes: 50” Toshiba Cinema Series SNOWBLOWER ARIENS Sno-Tek, TV with stand, Kenwood KR-V8070 Model 920404, 24” cut, electric receiver, Panasonic PV-D4743 start. New, never used. $500.

VHS/DVD player, (2) JBL floor speak- (231)622-8139. ers, (1) Infinity tabletop speaker. Total package $950. (231)881-6676.

SNOWBLOWER MTD 21”, 3 hp.

Asking $115. (231)625-2859.

EXERCISER HEALTH-WALKER Air glider/strider, good quality, barely S N O W B L O W E R S I M P L I C I T Y used. $50 or best offer. 2-stage, 8.5hp, Briggs & Stratton, electric start, 26” cut, 8 speeds, very (231)526-5137. strong. $650. (231)838-6642.

FIGURE SKATES (2 pair) white women’s size 8.5 and size 5, $10 SNOWBLOWER SNAPPER heavy each.

Snowboard $ 1 0 . duty, 10 hp, 30” wide, $180.

(231)881-1113.

(231)758-2287.

FILE CABINET 2-drawer, horizontal, assembled, mahogany finish, $55.

Ridgid shop vac, 2 filters, $25.

(231)242-8116.

SNOWMOBILE SKI boots, black, slips under skis to protect trailer or cement floor from carbide. $40.

(231)675-0341.

FIREPLACE INSERT gas, complete SNOWPLOW 7.5 ft. Western and Fisher 8 ft. snowplow, $500 each or set up, $100. (231)838-6824. best offer. (231)347-9458.

FORMAL DRESS pink, excellent condition. Paid $200, asking $70. SOFA FLEXSTEEL 3 cushions, like Worn once. Call or text. new, light beige with pastel colors, camel back style, $100.

(601)569-9718.

(231)547-0877.

FOUR 17"X 6.5 Sendel black steel tire rims. Like new, only on car 6 SPORTS CARDS approximately 112,000. $500 or best offer for all. months. $60/each. 989-732-7176.

(231)536-2336.

BOW-FLEX, GREAT condition like GAS GRILL older, Weber, needs new. $700/best. (989)731-0930.(11) n e w parts.

Asking $ 8 5 . THERMAL KERNELS hot/cold therapeutic pads. They have remov(231)313-4788.

BOXES 100+ assorted size, flat able/washable covers. Size: 10.5" x folded, labels removed, bubble/pa- GIRL’S LANDS End ski coat, 10-12 11". Many patterns available. $13 per wrap included. Clean, dry, and adjustable pants size 12. Excel- each. Call (231)459-8923. smoke/pet free. $10 or best offer. lent condition. Dark pink plaid. $75 (231)547-3983.

TIRES (4) 9.50-16.5 M&S, good for both. (231)758-2388. tread. $35. Table saw, older, 8”, $50.

CABLE MODEM Motorola Surf GOLF AND basketball collectible Dryer, electric, $20. (231)526-5100.

Board Extreme modem, Model cards. Sealed set. $15. Call Larry, 9 a.m. to noon.

SB6120, new in box. $50. (989)786-5276.(04) (231)487-1661.

TIRES (4) Cooper Discoverer, GRACO AUTOMATIC infant swing. 215/70R16, good condition, $125.

CARHART COAT, new size medium $20. (989)732-1373.(04) (231)347-1394 blanket-lined, $50. (231)539-8894.

GULF SHORES, Alabama. Time TIRES (4) Nokian 205/65/R15. Mud CERAMIC KILN for sale with dozens Share week, across from beach, and snow, 90% trend left. $100. of molds and accessories too nu- sleeps 6, March 10-17, 2012. $500. 231-582-3166 merous to list. $1,000. Call (231)348-1838.

(906)292-5460.

TIRES (4) on aluminum rims, 3/4 HP PRINTER PhotoSmart D720, tread, P225/70/R14 Ford S Bolt Kelly CHAIRS TABLES rockers $20-$100. with paper, needs ink. $30. Charger or P235/75/R15 Jeep 6 Bolt Dishes, glasses, bikes, lamps, rugs, (231)547-1209.

Kelly Safari AWR 3/4 tread $45.00 $20-$85. (231)347-2697.

(231)881-0580.

KING SIZE wood headboard and CHESTBOARD HANDMADE wood frame. $50. Berenstain Bears book T I R E S , C O O P E R Discover one-of-a-kind with glass pieces. series. Hard cover. Like new. 20 30/9.50RT15 LT, (4) $75. $50. (248) 225-5635.

(231)548-2915 books. $40. (989)786-5304.

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(231)347-2544

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FUEL & FIREWOOD

AX MAN Split and dry hardwood, $70 a cord, OR green outdoor boiler wood, $60 a cord. Stacking available. Also buying standing timber.

(231)881-6995.

CHUNK WOOD seasoned hardwood, 8 cord load, needs to be split. $225. Delivered. (231)350-0345.

CUT, SPLIT, delivered seasoned firewood. $70/cord for 5 cord deliveries. (231)238-7392.(04)

FIREWOOD BEECH and maple, only seasoned a couple of months. $55 per cord/2 cords or less. $50 a cord for 3 cords or more. Split/delivered.

(231)330-2656., (231)330-7992.

SEASONED HARDWOOD cut at 16”, split, delivered and stacked. $80/cord or $65 just delivered.

(231)838-5440.

TIRED OF RISING HEATING COSTS? Heat your entire home, water and more with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler.

Call Harbor Hardwoods (231)526-8405

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LAWN & GARDEN

DR CHIPPER 12HP electric start, up to 3.5” branches, $1,199.

(231)348-8620.

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SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT

JOHN DEERE X 300 tractor, 200 hours, includes chains and weights, 44 inch snowblower, 2 years left on warranty. $3500. (231)582-1517

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FRESH FOODS/PRODUCE

HALF PRICE BUTCHER FEE - January special. Animal pick-up available.

Call Rocheleau Meats to schedule.

(231)627-4474.

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WANTED TO BUY

I BUY junk cars and trucks. $200 small, and $375 large. Call (231)218-3815.

LOOKING FOR GROWERS Farm to door delivery service look ing for growers big and small for 2012 season. Please call (231)539-8203.

WANTED: DIABETIC test strips.

Cash paid up to $20 per 100 strips.

231-742-5557 www.diabeticteststrips

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WANTED TO RENT

COCA-COLA MACHINE 1970’s model, works. Also, Toro snowblower, Model 421, like new, electric start and reverse. $375 each.

(989)733-6434.

KITCHEN TABLE solid maple, 36” x T O N E R 2 boxes: Kyocera STUDIO APARTMENT wanted to KM-1505/1510 KM1810. $25 each or rent in the Petoskey area.

60”. $75. (231)881-1893. free to non-profit agency. Non-smoking, non-drinking female, with job. Maximum $350 a month.

LAWN TRACTOR John Deere (231)582-6496.

(231)622-8730.

LA100 Series, 5-speed, deck mower, like new, $900 or best offer. TRUCK TOPPER Century brand, COLOR TV Sanyo 27”. $40. (231)420-7301. white, off 2004 Chevrolet shortbox. WANTED TO rent. 2-3 bedroom/2 (231)238-8050. $250.

(231)536-0837 o r bath condo/house. Harbor Springs/Petoskey area. Unfur(231)350-1906.

COMPUTER DESK with hutch, Launished. Long term. Responsible, der brand, corner unit 6 ft. x 6 ft.

TV 27” color, Zenith, Concierge professional couple. (231)526-6745 with space for inset CPU. $100.

Series. $25. (231)290-6008, Peto- or (231)838-0472.

(231)420-2144. skey.

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CONSOLE TV older, good condition. $50 “as-is”. (231)439-3205.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNI-

TIES TWIN BED with wood frame and wood headboard. Good condition. ESTABLISHED WELL-EQUIPPED $45. 989-939-7112.(01) owner-operated pizzeria, by the COPY MACHINE Toshiba Model LEATHER CHAIRS and ottoman. harbor, in Oleson’s Plaza, downLeather doesn't show wear, cush1340. Has power but will not print.

UGGS BRAND-NEW slip-on suede ions are firm, frame and seams are town Charlevoix. $38,000 (reason$50 or best offer. (231)439-3286. shoes with sheepskin interior, size able rent). Call Tom, (734)751-3738. sound. $450 per c h a i r 8. $50. (231)526-5432.

COUCH WITH a queen-size (231)526-5997.

The nicest people read hide-a-bed. Mattress is excellent.

Find Super Savers in Classifieds! the classifieds section. $100. (231)549-1062.

BUY. SELL. RENT.

CLASSIFIEDS & REAL ESTATE

Friday-Sunday, February 3, 2012 •

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LOTS & ACREAGE

160 ACRES near Paradise Lake, MI. Bordered on 2 sides by State land.

Mineral rights. Great hunting.

J. Laney, Realtor, Prudential Preferred Properties. (334)505-0299.

8 ACRES with 492’ river frontage on the beautiful Sturgeon River, near Indian River. Well and septic. Summer trailer. Was listed at $127,500, now $98,000. (231)238-4638 or (231)420-3033.

LAKE MARINA Links Estate Lot #61.

Lot worth $60,000. Take over payments, balance $34,000. Water access, private boat slip, leading to Indian River between Burt & Mullett Lake. (231)238-4638 or 420-3033.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

3 BEDROOM 2 bath, 2 car garage.

Log sided home across from Mullett Lake with 150’ canal; 2 boat hoist.

Was $268,000, reduced to $248,000 or make offer. (231)238-4638 or (231)420-3033.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath home on 63 acres. 2 miles west of Gaylord. $245,000. (989)350-1578.(01)

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APARTMENT/DUPLEX FOR RENT

Petoskey's Finest Apartments

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DARE TO COMPARE

2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 or 2 car garages Spacious Floor Plans Two Locations Washer/Dryer Central Air

4 BEDROOM, 2 bath home on 1 acre just south of town, 2 car detached garage and fenced in backyard. 2826 Howard Rd., Petoskey. $109,000. (989)858-3019.

AFFORDABLE PAYMENTS as low as $400 per month! Home with garage in Petoskey School District.

Asking $64,900. (231)439-1595.

BEAUTIFUL NEWLY remodeled, in Atlanta, 65’ of water frontage on Crooked Lake. 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Partially furnished including a golf cart. Sale price $124,800.

(989)785-3661 or (231)420-3033.

BUYING A home? Grant/loan available for down payment and rehab.

Northern Homes CDC, (231)582-6244. EHO. 12 happy customers already.

CROOKED RIVER deeded access!

Well maintained home on double lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached garage. 2 boat slips. Asking $129,900. (231)439-1595, more info.

NEW TODAY

FREE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION Boyne City, February 7 & 9. Call Alice (231)582-6436. Northern Homes CDC.

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FREE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION Petoskey, February 14 & 16. Call Alice (231)582-6436. Northern Homes CDC.

GREAT CENTENNIAL Charm! Classic in-town Petoskey home with views of the Bay. Many updates!

Asking $124,900.

Call (231)439-1595 for more info.

HANDYMAN’S DREAM! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home close to Petoskey High School Asking $64,900.

Call (231)439-1595 for more info.

Call Today 231-348-2200

2 BEDROOMS. Open floor plan. $800. Water/sewer included. Utilities not included. New. Beautiful.

Downtown Gaylord. Washer, dryer.

No pets, no smoking. (989)493-5302

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TIME SHARE 2-18-12 - 2/25/12, Branson, MO, 2 bedroom, health club, pool, spa. Rent $495 or pur- PETOSKEY 1 bedroom, recently renovated, spotless, near downchase $1,995. (231)838-6824. town. $525/month, all utilities inCONDOMINIUMS FOR cluded. Call (231)347-0028, leave SALE/RENT message.

PETOSKEY VERY nice 2 bedroom, PETOSKEY WATERVIEW 2 bed1-1/2 bath, rec/family room, laun- room, start at $725. Includes all dry, garage, deck. No pets/smok- utilities except electric. Laundry ing. $750 a month. (231)348-1845. on-site. Deposit, no pets/smoking.

(231)838-0337.

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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

PETOSKEY 1 bedroom, 1 bath, washer and dryer in building. $500/month. Feline friendly.

(231)838-4305.

CHARLEVOIX 12705 US-31 N. Office, retail, storage or light manufacturing space available. Call me, I may have what you’re looking for.

PETOSKEY 2 bedroom duplex, Bob Kern, (231)547-5228. washer/dryer. Credit check/deposit.

FOR LEASE small office space in $575 a month plus electric/heat. downtown Petoskey professional Snowplowing/garbage provided. building, includes parking space (231)330-3769. and utilities. $500 per month. Call PETOSKEY NEWER 2 and 3 bedJack VanTreese. (231)347-3943. room, 2 bath, large closets. Starting GASLIGHT DISTRICT short-order at $630. Washer/dryer. Nicest apartrestaurant opportunity. Attractive ments in town! (231)347-3755, Maspace near access to waterfront. ple Village Apartments. EHO. (231)633-3397.

PETOSKEY 2 bedroom, 1 bath, OFFICE/HEATED GARAGE/STOR- washer/dryer in building. $600 plus AGE with overhead doors. Inquire electric/heat. Year lease. Feline at Skip’s Boyne Country Glass, 1100 friendly. (231)838-4305.

Boyne Ave., Boyne City.

PETOSKEY AND Conway 1 and 2 (231)582-2655. bedroom units, $580 and up. InPETOSKEY GASLIGHT District with cludes major utilities. Lease. No view of the bay. Professional office pets/smoking. (231)347-3133 or suite, 5 rooms (includes storage), (231)838-1111.

AC, all utilities, parking, cleaning.

PETOSKEY ATTRACTIVE second (231)347-6870. floor 2 bedroom, close to hospital, $600 includes some utilities.

APARTMENT/DUPLEX (231)347-9900, Charlor Properties.

FOR RENT

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NEW TODAY

BOYNE CITY duplex, 2-story, large upper 2 bedroom. Garage, in-town, newly remodeled. Central air. Lease. References. No smoking. $750 a month plus utilities. (989)737-7923.

You know you want it.

Find ‘it’ here.

RIVERVIEW TERRACE

PETS/PET SUPPLIES

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Call 347-2030 or apply at 11 Bridge St. Petoskey www.mhmltd.com Millennia Housing Management, Ltd.

WINDMERE PINES APARTMENTS Harbor Springs, 2 bedroom available, rent starts at $545. (Based on income if qualified). Barrier Free unit available, Heat included, contact John (231)330-2333, Susan (800)968-1792,. Equal Housing Opportunity, Equal Opportunity Provider, TDD (800)649-3777.

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HOUSES FOR RENT

1720

ROOMS FOR RENT

EXTENDED STAY weekly and construction rates available. Maid service. Cable TV, phone, microwave, fridge, WI-FI, utilities. No smoking/pets. Family owned.

COACH HOUSE INN, 1011 US-31 North, Petoskey. (231)347-8281.

T A X M O N E Y

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AUTOS FOR SALE

2009 SUBARU Legacy Special Edition, AWD, 1 owner, sunroof, Very Low 14,500 miles and super clean. $18,949. Dave Kring Chevy-Cadillac.

(231)347-2585.

1986 FORD F-150 XL, 4x4, 5.8 engine, power steering and brakes, lockout hubs, wood racks, extended cab, Under 133,000 miles. $1,999.99/best. (231)537-2417.

N O W !

YOUR last pay stub = YOUR new car!

Call for details • Guaranteed Financing • Your Job is Your Credit 2372 N. U S 31 H wy., Petoskey

www.simple-auto.com OPEN M-TH 9AM-6PM, FRI 9AM-8PM, SAT 9AM-2PM ALL CREDIT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED!

BRING IN YOUR W-2 USE YOUR TAX REFUND FOR A DOWNPAYMENT Get your Rent-to-Own Auto at Tailored Enterprises, Petoskey (231)347-3332 or www.tailoredenterprises.com 1985 CAMARO Berlinetta 350. New tires. Good shape. $3,200.

(678)294-5014.(17) 1996 CORVETTE. Red. Coupe. Vortex Super Charger. $17,000/best.

(989)731-4315.

1999 CHEVY Prism (Toyota Corolla), 4 door, auto, A/C, pewter/tan cloth, gas sipper (35-40 mpg), runs excellent, $2,750. (231)838-6127.

2002 CHEVROLET Malibu, 61,000 miles, one owner, CD/cassette, air, cruise, new tires and battery. Remote start. $4,800 or best offer.

(231)330-1198.

2004 SUBARU Outback Sport.

99,000 miles, 5 speed manual. AWD. New tires. Great condition, well maintained. Single owner. $7,500.

(231)838-0156.

2010 HONDA Civic LX, automatic, 4 cylinder, loaded, 9,200 miles, excellent condition. Titanium color.

Reduced to 16,995. (231)347-5890, Brian. www.petoskeyautosales.com

1996 FORD Bronco XLT, 4x4 with lockouts, 5.0 automatic, 160,000 miles, all power, very solid, runs great. $6,600. (231)627-6148 or (231)420-9865.

2010 SMART Car. 17,000 miles.

Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic stick, heated seats. 46mpg/epa. 12,000 or best offer. Call 231-342-8425.(25)

1996 GRAND Cherokee Laredo Jeep, 6 cylinder, body good, new transmission and fuel pump. Runs good. $2,200. (231)290-0437.

1997 FORD F-150 Super Cab, 4x4, towing package, V8, 4.6 liter engine, recent new tires. 116,700 miles. $4,600. (231)582-6819.

NEW TODAY

1997 GMC Jimmy 4x4. SLT package. Leather, sunroof, etc. Hunter 2010 SUBARU Impreza 2.5i Pre- green exterior, beige interior. Good mium, all weather package. 18,000 condition. $3,600. (989)732-2802. miles. AWD, heated seats, power sunroof. $18,500, negotiable (retails for $21,000). Call (231)420-2205 or email: vincecarney@sbcglobal.net

BUY HERE, PAY HERE!!

BAD CREDIT, BANKRUPTCY, REPOS, OK Easy terms. Low down payment.

Most monthly payments under $200. 24 month warranties available on all vehicles.

Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of happy customers.

CALL RICH (989)306-3656

1998 EDDIE Bauer Explorer, V-8, leather, power seats-windows, CD. 243,000 miles but well maintained. $3,200. (231)487-1893.

1999 CHEVROLET 1500 Silverado, 4x4, 147,000 miles, power windows and locks. 5.3 engine, automatic transmission, sliding rear window. $3,200. (231)347-1191.

COLLECTOR’S CAR 2004 Ford Mustang GT, 40th Anniversary Edition. 53 miles, #5001 of 6700 built. Loaded. $28,500 or best 1999 DODGE Durango, 4x4, V8, offer. (231)547-6600 loaded, leather seats, 3rd row, towSUZUKI X-90. 1996. 4x4. Automatic ing package, no rust. 166,000 miles. in snow. $2,900. transmission. All power. T-tops. G r e a t 105,000 miles. Excellent condition. (231)539-8145. $4,350. (989)370-6058.(28) 1999 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer. 4 wheel drive. Triton V-8.

CLASSIC/SPECIALTY Leather interior. Towing package.

AUTOS Recently detailed. 137,000 miles.

1950 CHRYSLER Windsor, Quaker $4,900/best. (989)732-9251.(07) gray, 2-door, Club Coupe. 45,826 original miles. Interior 100% origi2000 CHRYSLER 300M 4-door nal, all new chrome. $17,750.

V-6, 161,000 miles, good condi(231)544-6684. tion, clean body (Arkansas car).

Leather, sunroof, chrome wheels.

1970 CAMARO RS, fresh restora$4,200. (231)497-4969. tion, 350 auto, light blue, black interior, $22,000 invested, excellent 2000 DODGE Grand Caravan Sport, condition, $14,000 . (231)622-8586. AWD, 147,000 miles, loaded, CD, cassette, 7-passenger. Runs great.

Some rust. $2,800. (231)330-4321.

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2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier, 4-door, automatic, clean, options. Runs perfect. $4,500. (231)347-8870.

1973 CORVETTE Convertible, 350 Automatic, power steering/brakes, air, alloys, both tops, white, black interior, 79K actual miles, owned 13 2000 JEEP Cherokee Limited, years. $21,500. (231)622-2347. reduced to $4,995. Towing package, leather, rack, 4WD, nice condition. (231)347-5890, ask for Brian ROOM FOR rent in spacious home, 2006 CHEVROLET Malibu, 4 cylinpetoskeyautosales.com utilities included, laundry facilities, der, automatic, loaded, 45,000 out in country but close to town, miles, excellent condition, 1 owner.

2001 ACURA MDX, dark green with $450. Call (231)622-9565.

Reduced to 11,995. (231)347-5890, beige leather interior, AWD, new Brian. www.petoskeyautosales.com tires, newly rebuilt transmission, SLEEPING ROOM for rent. Workers, new battery, very clean. 111,000 students, casino workers. 1 person, 2007 AUDI A3, 3.2 Quattro, excelBEAUTIFUL CAR miles. $9,000 or reasonable offer. cable, WiFi, no smoking or pets. lent condition, dark grey/leather, 1973 Corvette Convertible.

350, 4 (231)881-6676. $400 a month. Kolinski Rd., Peto- 67,000 miles, moon roof, heated speed manual transmission, custom skey. (231)622-4787. seats, options, $16,750 or best. Crager wire spoke rims. Silver with 2001 CHRYSLER Town & Country black interior and black top. 53,000 Limited. Rare AWD. Leather interior.

ROOMMATES TO SHARE (231)347-0901.

176,000 miles. Nonsmoker. Looks miles. $23,500. (989)939-8136.

RENT 2007 MERCURY Montego/Sable, and runs great. $2,895 or less.

3 BEDROOM 1 bath Alanson home loaded, V6, runs like new, excellent (989)785-6300.(28) to share with mature responsible condition. 98,000 miles. $9,900. person. Wireless internet and Dish (231)544-2188.

Network. Pets are negotiable.

(231)881-0174.

NEW TODAY

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1740

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

STORAGE UNITS Charlevoix Mini Storage, (231)547-5838, Closed Thursdays.

1750

Only $16,500

2008 CHEVROLET Impala, nice family car, V-6, cloth seats, all the goodies. $13,995.

WANTED TO RENT Call Brian, (231)347-5890 Studio, room, apartment or will petoskeyautosales.com share a house. Must be in or within 2 miles of downtown Petoskey.

Great references. Smoking or non.

Please call (231)881-3166.

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WANTED TO RENT

1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe with rumble seat. Beautiful dark green. Restored. Needs seat covers and top. (231)347-2905.

RESTORED 1952 military M38-A1 Jeep, new engine, transmission, brakes, seats, top, doors and windows, tires, wheels, much, much more. $9,500. (231)537-2433.

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FARM EQUIPMENT

PICKUPS/VANS & SUVS

E Z Finance 2008 FORD Fusion, 4 door SE, AWD, loaded, very clean, low miles, cloth seats, great winter car. $15,995. Call Brian, (231)347-5890. petoskeyautosales.com

Petoskey RV USA “Guaranteed Best Prices”

NEW ARRIVALS DAILY

2002 Chevy Trailblazer $499 down

JOHN DEERE 401 C new rebuilt diesel with loader, heated cab, and chains. All work done by Klooster’s Work and Play in Atwood. $9,500 or best offer. (231)529-1033.

JOHN DEERE 650 4x4 tractor with blower, underbody mower and 2008 MAZDA 3 hatchback 2.3 litre heated cab. $ 8 , 5 0 0 . 4 cylinder automatic, loaded, sun(989)732-0773.(21) roof. 47,000 miles, an exceptional vehicle, 2 sets of tires. $13,995.

Bad Credit, Bankruptcy, No Credit, not a problem.

We can help to get you in the vehicle that you Call Brian, (231)347-5890 or LIVESTOCK & FEEDS deserve. $1,000 Minimum Trade petoskeyautosales.com We Guarantee to Beat All Deals!

HAY FOR sale. Alfalfa and brome ALL CREDIT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED grass, 50 lb. small square bales. No 2009 CHEVROLET Malibu LS, Vehicle Warranties 4-door, automatic, 59,000 miles. 1 rain. $3.50 each. (231)420-6487. owner, custom interior. Loaded, excellent condition. $11,000.

PETOSKEY IN-TOWN 2 bedroom. $ PETS/PET SUPPLIES (231)529-5001.

Furnished. Washer, dryer. $595 plus utilities. Deposit, references, AKC REGISTERED Brittany puppies, Don’t wait - Call Today! off-street parking. No smoking or liver & white, and orange & white. 3 #462067R pets. (231)347-2697 or 330-9352. males born in September. Great 2215 US-31 N., Petoskey hunters & great pets. Starting at 231-347-3200 • 866-869-2755 SILENT AUTO AUCTION PETOSKEY IN-TOWN large 1 bed- $ 5 0 0 .

(231)229-4278 or www.drivenow123.com room, newly painted. One year (616)648-8190.

Monday, Feb. 6 lease. $525 plus utilities.

1 to 4 p.m.

1996 CHEVROLET Blazer 4x4. Me(231)838-3362.

A new group of people tallic red. Good condition. Just Tailored Enterprises every day are looking for a tuned up. Newer tires. $2,500.

1999 US-31 North, Petoskey deal in the classifieds.

(989)786-7278.(11)

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Payments as low as 200/mo

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Classified ads work!

PICKUPS/VANS & SUVS

1980 FORD F800 636 Detroit diesel single axle truck with 13’ articulating snowplow blade and grating underbelly blade. 54,900 miles.

Runs well. $8,995. (989)732-9544.

AUTOS FOR SALE

Affordable Senior Housing Convenient Location Rent Based on Income Planned Activities

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APARTMENT OR rooms for rent. $300 to $600 per month. Walloon Lake area, on golf course. Pool and BOYNE CITY 1 bedroom, $500 per month. Includes water, sewer, playground access. (231)535-2175. washer/dryer. No smoking or pets, BOYNE CITY 2 bedroom clean, spa- Dont Ask! (231)582-6675. cious, laundry. Need lease, security deposit, no pets.

Call BOYNE FALLS nice view, 3 bedroom, 1 bath in the country. New (231)675-5014. carpet, fresh paint, no smoking, lease, security deposit, credit check, plus utilities. (231)549-2703.

CHARLEVOIX 1 bedroom apartment, 1 block to town.

CHARLEVOIX QUIET neighbor$450 a month includes heat, hood, Sugar Bush Knoll, 3 bedroom, water/electric. (231)547-4600.

2 bath, unfurnished, attached garage, $750 plus utilities, deposit, seCHARLEVOIX 1 bedroom luxury curity, references, good credit. Call unit, Edgewater Inn, 2 bath, washer, Steve @Re/Max (231) 547-9980. dryer. No smoking or pets. Lease. $750 a month. (517)881-5938.

EAST JORDAN near schools, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, extremely clean. No CHARLEVOIX FREE HEAT 409 pets. No smoking. $700 a month Antrim St., (2) upper 1 bedroom plus utilities. Security deposit. Refunits. $550 and $500 a month, erences. (231)675-7576. utilities included. Lease. No PETOSKEY 1 to 2 bedroom, 1 bath, pets. (231)547-2145. overlooks bay, parks. Laundry. No CHARLEVOIX IN-TOWN 1 bed- smoking/pets, references. $575 a room apartment. $350/month, month. (231)838-6784. some utilities included. No pets.

PETOSKEY 2 bedroom, downtown, (231)547-6592. $650 a month plus utilities.

CHARLEVOIX IN-TOWN 2 bed- Washer, dryer. No pets or smoking. lease, deposit. room, 1 bath, main floor unit. Year C r e d i t , lease. No pets. $525 plus utilities. (231)632-8398.

(231)838-3362.

PETOSKEY ON Round Lake, 3 bedEAST JORDAN Jordan View Apart- room, 3 bath plus, furnished, launments. 1 bedroom, $510. Free heat, dry, fireplace, Wifi, new furnace. Prilaundry on premises. Under new vate. $1,350 a month plus utilities.

Term negotiable. (231)838-5942. management. (231)536-2646.

HARBOR SPRINGS (2) bedroom duplexes, 2858-2860 $615. 2878 State Rd., $580. @Villas of Harbor Springs, INCLUDES utilities. 2888 4 bedroom, basement, $695 + utilities. NO pets. Coin laundry.

Mike, (231)590-3699, or Leo (586)216-0682.

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COCKER SPANIEL puppies (3) male, (2) female, born December PETOSKEY LARGE clean 1 bed- 6th. AKC papers given upon reroom. $625 a month includes all quest. First shots, wormed. utilities. Covered parking. (231)758-0732 or (231)668-8152.

(231)282-0196.

ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies. Registered. Now taking deposits. Ready PETOSKEY/CONWAY February 14th. $1,500.

2 & 1 Bedroom (989)350-4866.(14) Apartments Available Just 5 minutes from town PUPPIES AKC Shih-Tzu’s and 2 bedroom - $565 plus electric Shih-poos. Up-to-date on shots, 1 bedroom - $465 plus electric vet-checked, hand-raised in home.

Heat Included! $300 to $600. (231)627-2737. Leave Call John - (231)242-0541 Message MysticBlueMoon.com or (231)622-3476

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LAFAYETTE PARK Apartments unPETOSKEY CLEAN and cozy, der new management. Immediate 331 S. Ellsworth Rd. ,1 mile to Pick- occupancy. 1 and 2 bedroom. Hill erel Lake boat launch, 1,124 sq. ft., 2 country appeal, close to downtown. bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, approx. 1.25 Stop by for a tour or call acres, 2 storage buildings. $80,000. (231)347-7911.

(231)347-2905.

ODEN 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large yard. Great location. Excellent condMOBILE/MODULAR tion. Includes snow, water, sewer HOUSING and lawn. $625. 1st and deposit.

SPECIAL OFFER for 2012 - lot rent (231)526-7886. only $150/month for 12 months, water and sewer included. Call Ed PETOSKEY 1 bedroom, $535. Petofor details, 231-347-4441. skey/Harbor Springs, 2 bedroom, $525. References, deposit. No smokRESORT/VACATION ing, no pets. (231)347-8851.

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4 BEDROOM 2 bath, 2,000 sq. ft. Petoskey's East side, within 1 mile of city limits. Recent updates: new cabinets, granite counters, A/C, tile 2 BEDROOM duplex, convenient, Charlevoix in-town. $600. 6 month shower. $187,500. (231)330-0212. or 1 year lease, utilities included except phone/TV. (231)547-2512.

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2002 OLDSMOBILE Bravada, loaded, heated leather, sunroof, power everything, new tires, runs/ drives great, AWD dependable, 195.000 miles. $5,200 or best offer.

(231)330-5495.

2003 CHEVY Trailblazer LT 4WD, white with gray interior, 76,400 miles, new tires, many extras, runs and look great, $8,200. Carfax available. (231)238-0464.

2003 FORD Windstar, 100,000 miles, good tires, new front and rear brakes, clean, runs perfect. 7 passenger. $4,450. (231)838-2837.

2003 GMC 3/4 ton cargo van.

186,000 miles. Well maintained. $2,500. Call 989-732-8099.(01)

2004 DODGE Durango, 4x4, 7/8 passenger, new tires (Hankook), very clean. $6,450. (231)838-9052.

2004 DURANGO Limited, 4x4, white, gray leather, tow, HEMI, 16 to 21 mpg, most options. 98,000 miles. $9,500 or best offer. (231)753-8788, Charlevoix.

2004 FORD Explorer 4x4 outwest truck, no rust, fully loaded, 7 passenger, 99,500 miles, $9,200.

(231)330-6036.

2004 FORD Ranger XLT, extended cab, 4x4, hitch, power windows and locks, runs great, looks great, 105,500 miles. $9,500 or best offer.

(231)758-2095.

2004 GMC 3/4 ton cargo van.

147,000 miles. Well maintained. $3,200. Call 989-732-8099.(01)

2004 SUBURBAN remote start, DVD player, multi CD, 189,000 miles. Great Condition! $8,200 or best offer. (231)342-7047 for details.

2008 FORD F150, 4x4 supercab, XLT, 5.4 V8, mint condition, 69,000 miles. $16,000.00 (231)525-8847.

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2004 TAHOE Z71 package, black with gray leather interior, great condition, 145,200 miles, one owner. Maintenance and CarFax records. $10,500. (231)536-7463.

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tion 12 and the centerline of Lake Street North 89 degrees 46 minutes 22 seconds West 105.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 198.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 22 seconds East 105.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 198.00 feet to the place of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

Dated: January 20, 2012 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 2001 WINNEBAGO Journey 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 48334-2525 diesel rear engine, 330 CAT, 2 slides File #385248F01 on driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, all the goodies.

(L-1/20,1/27,2/3,2/10) 45,000 miles. Stored inside, Boyne NOTICE OF City. $64,900. Pat, (772)532-9881, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE cell or (231)582-2112.

SEA RAY Sundancer, 260. $8,500 or best offer. Roller trailer, winch, 28 hp kicker motor, stove, head, queen front and aft, depth sounders. Awesome Great Lakes fishing or family b o a t ! c o n t a c t : 2005 GMC Envoy, white, 105,000 83SeaRay26@gmail.com miles, looks and runs great, well maintained. Moon/sun roof, Bose sound, 6-disc CD, tow package, OUTDOOR RECREATION On-Star. $9,800. (231)675-1774.

1999 ALPINELITE 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fifth wheel. 2 2007 GMC Canyon crew cab. 4 slides. Full bedroom. Skylight. wheel drive. 69,800 miles. Well Tinted windows, day/night shades. m a i n t a i n e d . $ 1 6 , 5 0 0 . C a l l Cable/Internet ready. Washer, dryer.

Used little. $18,500. (989)255-8711.

989-732-8099.(01)

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2010 TOYOTA Tundra. V-8, 5.7 liter.

Double cab. Remote start. 10,000 pound tow package. 16,000 miles. $28,000/best. For more information call (231)420-0160.(04)

GRANNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRUCK 2003 Silverado 57,000 miles, heated leather seats, loaded, 4x4, extra cab. $12,000 or best offer. (231)347-4164.

POWER WASH RIG 16HP van mounted, 3,000 PSI, 5 gallon per minute, hot and cold power washer, 1998 Savannah van, ladder racks, 50,000 miles, clean, never seen a winter. $12,000. (231)881-7006.

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2002 DUTCH Star Diesel Pusher by Newmar. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2 slides, loaded, one owner, non-smoker. Excellent condition. 44,800 miles. $99,900.

(989)370-4265.(21)

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2002 NATIONAL Trade Winds 40 ft.

2006 YAMAHA Rhino, loaded. Will Diesel Pusher, 2 slides, fiberglass trade or use as down payment for roof and sidewalls, leveling jacks, 4x4 compact tractor with loader or inverter, generator, leather, non-smokers, 58,000 miles. $85,000 sell for $6,000. (231)627-7615. or best offer. Call (231)675-0564 .

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SNOWMOBILES & ACCESSORIES

1979 KAWASAKI Invader snowmobile, Classic, with 2-place tilt trailer, only 2,382 miles, great shape, stored inside. $750 (231)348-8447.

1995 SKI-DOO Mach 1, clean, runs great, just serviced, $1,000.

(231)675-4506.

2000 POLARIS 800 XCSP Edge Chassis, excellent shape, $2,000.

2001 Polaris 550 Super Sport, great shape, $2,200. Best offer on both or $3,800 for both. Helmets, jackets available. (231)342-8487.

2004 CARDINAL 33â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fifth wheel by Forest River, 3 slides, new Air Ride hitch.

Asking $18,000.

(231)526-6260.

THIS IS IT! An expensive motorhome at a good price, 2002 2001 SKI-DOO 600, 2-up, reverse, Dutch Star by Newmar, 41 ft. diesel with cover. New tune-up, ready to pusher with only 56,500 miles, 3 go! Excellent shape. $2,000, firm. slides. $93,000. Call (937)418-0343.

(231)838-4419.

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LEGAL NOTICES 2003 YAMAHA RX1 Mountain Max 1000cc long track-studded, excelNOTICE OF lent condition, $4,000.

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale (231)238-4142.

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 2007 ARCTIC Cat Crossfire 800R ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Sno Pro with reverse, excellent con- WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. dition, 3,700 miles, sled and cover, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT $4,800. With matching gear $5,000. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN (231)548-2915.

ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may 2 SLEDS. Yamaha SRX500. Polaris be rescinded by the foreclosing Super Sport 550. Triton Drive on mortgagee. In that event, your Drive off trailer. $4,700 or best offer. damages, if any, shall be limited Stored inside. Excellent condition. solely to the return of the bid (989)350-9260.(23) amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

BOATS & MARINE MORTGAGE SALE EQUIPMENT Default has been made in the con1983 SEA RAY Sundancer 245 with ditions of a mortgage made by Shorelander Trailer, Reduced to Charles Lin Matteson, a married $6,500 or best offer. Will store for man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sysone winter. (231)547-6363. tems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated De2002 SUGAR Sand Tango Xtreme cember 11, 2006, and recorded on jet boat, 16 feet, 210 HP Mercury V6, February 12, 2007 in Liber 1088 on fast and fun! One owner. Trailer Page 349, and assigned by said and gear included. $8,900. Mortgagee to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR (231)238-5160.

TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOWRIDER 2000 Caravelle In- N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE terceptor 232BR, 320 hp, SS prop, BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE 400 hours, Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call, Bose ste- HOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH reo. Fast and clean boat. $16,900. FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN Please call (231)881-4061.

ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FF2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Emmet county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand One Hundred and 93/100 Dollars ($230,100.93), including interest 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOAT well for lease, $500 de- at 6.45% per annum. posit and 7 payments of $500 Under the power of sale contained ($4,000). Balance due by 6/1/2012. in said mortgage and the statute in #116 F Dock Harborage Marina, such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortBoyne City Marina. (772)532-9881. gage will be foreclosed by a sale of A 1929 Chris-Craft Cadet, 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, well the mortgaged premises, or some loved. Fresh varnish. Original and part of them, at public vendue, at Crusader 6 cylinder engines. Cover the place of holding the circuit and trailer included. $48,000 (U.S.) court within Emmet County, at 11:00 AM, on February 23, 2012.

(248)464-4377.

Said premises are situated in City of A BOAT house on the Crooked Harbor Springs, Emmet County, River near swing bridge, close to Michigan, and are described as: town, comfortable seasonal living Commencing at the Southeast corquarters. 8,000 lb. hydraulic lift. ner of Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 6 West; thence along $58,000. (248)464-4377. the Southline of said Section 12, MONARCH 14' boat. 7.5 horse- North 89 degrees 46 minutes 22 power McCullough motor with for- seconds West 225.00 feet to the ward, reverse and 4 year old trailer. place of beginning; thence continuing along the Southline of said SecAsking $1,200. 231-342-8425.(25)

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INVITATION TO BID CHARLEVOIX COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 2012 Annual Materials Bid The Charlevoix County Road Commission will accept sealed bids until 11:00 AM February 24, 2012 at 1251 Boyne Avenue; Boyne City, MI 49712-0039. Bid packages can be obtained at above address or by calling (231) 582-7330. Sealed bids will be opened at 11:00 AM February 24, 2012 for the following items: 23A Aggregate Bulk Diesel Fuel Cold Patch Material Culvert Materials Dust Control (Mainland & Beaver Island) HFRS-2 & AE-90 Emulsion Pavement Markings Sealcoat Aggregate Underbody & Grader Blades Bids shall be on Road Commission furnished forms submitted in sealed envelopes (one item per envelope), clearly marked as to the contents.

The Road Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but will only award in the best public interest.

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER SHOWN BELOW IF YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.

Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section 25, Township 35 North, Range 4 West; thence North 89°59'06" West 381.41 feet along the North line of said Section 25, as monumented; thence South 01°11'06" West 869.62 feet; thence along the arc of a 1146.28 foot radius curve to the right 539.67 feet (the long chord of which bears South 33°26'41" East 534.70 feet) along the centerline of a county road; thence South 89°38'39" East 77.49 feet along the North 1/8 line of said Section 25; thence North 01°11'06" East 1316.26 feet along the East line of Section 25, as monumented, to the Point of Beginning; being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 25.

The sale is for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees allowed by law and in the mortgage, and any sums subsequent to the date of this notice to protect its interest in the premises. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. If the property is sold at the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3201 et seq , the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may Dated: January 12, 2012 be rescinded by the foreclosing St. Francis X Federal Credit Union, mortgagee. In that event, your Mortgagee damages, if any, shall be limited 2140 M-119 solely to the return of the amount Petoskey, MI 49770 bid at sale plus interest.

CROSS LAW FIRM, PLC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: De- Attorneys for Mortgagee fault having been made in the 407 Michigan Street terms and conditions of a mortgage Petoskey, MI 49770 made October 16, 2006 by Dori R. (231) 439-5910 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor and Timothy T. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, (L-1/13,1/20,1/27,2/3) husband and wife, as Mortgagor, to St. Francis X Federal Credit Union, NOTICE OF Borrowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rights as Mortgagee, and recorded on OcUnder Michigan Foreclosure Statute tober 24, 2006, in Liber 1084, Page 703, Emmet County Records, and the entire balance secured by said Default has occurred in the condimortgage having become due and tions of a mortgage (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortgageâ&#x20AC;?) payable by reason of the accelera- made by Janine L. Shearer (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bortion provision contained in said rowerâ&#x20AC;?), against the property lomortgage and the note secured cated at 3807 Blackbird Road, Petothereby, and on which mortgage skey, Michigan 49770, given to there is claimed to be due and un- United States of America, acting paid on the date of this notice prin- through the Rural Housing Service cipal and interest in the amount of or successor agency, United States $31,617.88, and no other legal or Department of Agriculture, Rural equitable proceedings have been Housing Service, having its princiinstituted to recover this debt or pal offices at 4300 Goodfellow any part thereof and the power of Blvd., Building 105, FC-215, St. sale contained in said mortgage Louis, MO 63120, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bankâ&#x20AC;?). having become operative by reason of such default, notice is hereby Notice is hereby given that Borgiven that on February 9, 2012 at rower has the right to request a 11 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., in the main lobby of meeting on or before February 20, the Emmet County Building, 200 Di- 2012 with Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designated agent vision Street, Petoskey, Michigan, to attempt to work out a loan modithere will be offered for sale and fication to avoid foreclosure. The sold to the highest bidder at public name and phone number of Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale the premises described in the designated agent is Elaine Weathmortgage, situated in the Township ersby, USDA Rural Development, of Littlefield, Emmet County, Michi- 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., Building gan: 105, FC-215, St. Louis, MO 63120, (800)349-5097, Ext: 4500.

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Borrower may also contact a housing counselor who may accompany Borrower to any meeting with Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designated agent. A list of housing counselors approved by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) can be found at http://www.mshda.info/ counseling_search/ or by calling (517) 373-8370.

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If Borrower requests a meeting, foreclosure proceedings will not begin until 90 days after February 20, 2012. If Borrower and Bank reach an agreement to modify the loan and Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed.

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Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738.

The telephone number of the Northern Michigan Legal Services is (888)645-9993.

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McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, P.C. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by this firm will be used for that purpose.

Drafted by: McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, Professional Corporation Attorneys for USDA By: David L. Porteous 4393 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 220th Avenue, P.O. Box 206 Reed City, MI 49677 231.832.3231 (L-2/3)

GONE! Sell your stuff anytime. petoskeynews.com gaylordheraldtimes.com charlevoixcourier.com

WELL MAINTAINED first floor unit! This Hillside of Petoskey condominium offers two bedrooms, two baths, open floor plan, air conditioning, and newer carpeting. Walking distance to hospital and waterfront.

Association dues include: water, sewer, trash, snow removal, and lawn maintenance.

(428168) $92,000

THREE BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH HOME in a secluded, wooded setting. Spacious kitchen, living room and dining room. Brick wood-burning fireplace, partially finished basement, attached 2-car garage, large 2-acre site.

Only one mile to Harbor Springs city limits. (430998) $210,000

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MLS # 432492 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7302 Milton Ave ........... $69,900 GLEN ARBOR: LeBear Resort premium ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor end unit with extra privacy, pet friendly, views of Lake Michigan and Manitou Islands, pool and 242 feet of shared beach. (427893) $159,900 JARED HAMMOND (231) 526-1100

ALANSON: For 1st time, owners will put on the market 2 adjoining lots. 1 of 2 remaining lots in Hardwoods East just south of Alanson.

Purchase one or both lots for great price, including well & owner ďŹ nancing. (427562) $32,900 JOHN JOHNSON (231) 526-1100 HARBOR SPRINGS: Beautiful 10 acre parcel just outside the city limits on paved dead end road with peek of Little Traverse Bay. Older Wasau 3 bedroom home on property needs TLC. (429193) $164,900 JILL KIMBLE (231) 526-1100

MLS # 432469 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unit A & B-The Cabins At Hidden River. .........................................$298,000 MLS # 432485 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2800 N. US 31. ............$299,000

PRICE CHANGE: MLS # 429876 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2832 N. Lake Shore Dr. ...... $179,000 MLS # 429882 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TBD N. Lake Shore Dr. ........ $419,000

SOLD: MLS # 432061 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 685 N. US 31. ................$38,000 MLS # 429926 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1575 Konle Rd.. ......... $120,000

BIRCHWOOD: Greens condo overlooking 9th fairway with views to the ski hills. Rarely available ďŹ nished lower level walkout. Screened porch, beautiful landscaping and a spectacular view! Priced very well. (423132) $425,000 BETH RAHALEY (231) 526-1100

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Feb. 4th ¡ 11:00am-1:00pm 3766 Grand Oak Trail PRICE REDUCED Petoskey Lovely custom built home nestled on a 1.94 acre treed lot. Features include 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

Beautiful kitchen with granite counter tops and large pantry. Enjoy wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, vaulted ceilings and a gas ďŹ replace.

Great ďŹ nished walkout lower level. This home has professional landscaping with a waterfall. $255,000 mls 428220 Directions: US 31 south, to Lake Grove Rd. Left on Grand Oak Trail to sign.

HARBOR SPRINGS OFFICE

102 E Main St 231-526-9800 1-866-526-9009

1720 Bellmer Road, Petoskey

Price Reduced on this lovely arts and crafts style home nestled on 2 acres. home is inand move-in condition.I Features 3 to To My This Customers Clients: am in include the same 5 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Enjoy a new kitchen and sparkling wood location, same ofďŹ ce with the same cell number, floors. There is a new two car attached garage and a two car de231-330-0876.

Also me The at: detached carol@carolfay.com, tached garage which has areach half bath. garage is a perfect workshop or place to run a maintanence business. The propThank you for your business!! erty get wonderful sun light and is perfect for a vegetable garden.

Dir: Us 31,noth, right on Pickerel Lake Rd, left on Belmer Rd.

www.realestateinharborsprings.com MLS ID 431043 NOW $185,000

Bids to be presented to the Board at its March 12, 2012 regular meeting.

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY ROAD COMMUISSION Doug Way-Chairman Russell MaGee-Vice-Chairman Keith Ogden-Member (B-1/30,2/3,2/10)

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Friday-Sunday, 'FCSVBSZ t February 3, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘

Carol Fay 231-330-0876 LUXURY HOME SPECIALIST ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE Carol Fay

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