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Proposed cuts to Michigan Works! follow 50 percent increase in users in 2010 Brandon Hubbard (231)439-9374 - bhubbard@petoskeynews.com

As Republican leadership in the House and Senate wrangle with how to keep their promise to reduce federal deficit spending, at least one of those cuts could mean fewer services for jobless

residents in Northern Michigan.

Last week the GOP House leadership, along with 87 new Republican members, unveiled a budget with more than $61 billion in proposed budget cuts.

Among the detailed cuts is a $3.6 billion reduction in spending for the Workforce Investment Act,

which largely funds Michigan Works! offices across the state.

In the northern Lower Peninsula, Northwest Michigan Works represents 10 counties with offices in Cadillac, Kalkaska, Manistee, Petoskey and Traverse City, providing resources for out-of-work and transitional

area residents with services such as resume writing classes, links to continued education and job searching resources.

“If the Workforce Investment Act were eliminated or cut drastically, there is no doubt we would have to close some or all of our centers,” said Janie McNabb, di-

rector of program development at Northwest Michigan Council of Governments.

With the increase in unemployment in recent years, Northwest Michigan Works has seen continued growth of use of its services.

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Probation for woman who left dead baby in yard David Hopkins (231) 439-9346- dhopkins@petoskeynews.com

BOYNE CITY — Emma Clemens, 22, of Boyne City pleaded guilty in Wayne County circuit court on Wednesday to the misdemeanor charges against her of unlawful disposition of an unclaimed body.

“She received one year of probation, is required to go to counseling and is responsible for court cost and fees,” said Maria Miller, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney and director of communications.

According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office, on July 24, 2010, Clemens gave birth to a stillborn child while visit- Clemens ing family in city of Taylor. She allegedly wrapped the child up and placed it inside a backpack. The following day she returned to her home in Boyne City and attempted to bury the backpack containing the stillborn child in the bushes near her home.

The backpack was found in the backyard by her parents and was immediately handed over to the police.

Clemens was facing a 10-year felony charge of disinterment and mutilation of a dead body and the 90-day misdemeanor charge of unlawful disposition of an unclaimed body.

“She pled guilty to the 90-day misdemeanor of unlawful disposition of an unclaimed body so the felony

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United States retail food prices

are expected to increase between 3 and 4 percent in 2011, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but those percentages could multiply with rising gas prices and world food stores dwindling because of inSee FOOD COSTS on PAGE A12

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Local explains how to slash food budget Rachel Brougham (231)439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

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decade ago, Amy Spegele of Charlevoix was expecting her first child and knew she wanted to be a stay at home mom.

She and her husband, Jason, worked to lower household expenses, but there were certain things they just couldn’t cut. So she turned to her grocery budget and made cutting food expenses a See SAVVY on PAGE A12

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News-Review office getting makeover Brandon Hubbard

Amy Spegele

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The public will notice something different going on at the Petoskey News-Review offices during the next few months, including a new front entrance, larger conference space and eco-friendly fixtures.

Starting Monday, the State Street entrance of the NewsReview will be closed as the building undergoes a major

See REMODEL on PAGE A12

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Unemployment dips WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers hired in February at the fastest pace in almost a year and the unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent — a nearly two-year low.

The economy added 192,000 jobs last month, with factories, professional and business services, education and health care among those expanding employment. Retailers, however, trimmed jobs. State and local government, wrestling with budget shortfalls, slashed 30,000 jobs, the most since November. Federal government hiring was flat.

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$6.5 billion more in budget cuts agreed to by White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Their opening volleys behind them, the White House and tea party-backed Republicans in Congress still face a gaping disagreement over how much to immediately cut from domestic programs over the next six months as a down payment on out-ofcontrol budget deficits.

Only two weeks remain before a stopgap funding bill runs out, but neither side seems in a hurry to move off of its position in any significant way — at least yet.

In opening talks Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden offered Republicans a package of mostly recycled budget cuts totaling $6.5 billion in response to GOP-backed legislation slashing domestic agency budgets back to levels in place before President Barack Obama took office.

The White House cuts fell well short of what resurgent Republicans are demanding but were seen by Democrats as an attempt to meet Republicans in the middle.

“Democrats stand ready to meet the Republicans halfway on this,” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said. “That would be fair.”

The combatants are involved in a dizzying numbers game that not all of them seem able to explain clearly. Republicans say they’ve cut $100 billion from

Obama’s budget requests for the ongoing fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30, but when Democrats use the same measuring stick to claim more than $40 billion — based on their agreement to freeze spending right away — GOP aides dismiss the moves as embracing the status quo.

Democrats, for their part, claim as their own $4 billion in savings from a GOPdrafted stopgap spending bill signed by Obama on Wednesday. And the additional cuts proposed on Thursday carve little new ground.

In fact, the administration’s latest $6.5 billion spending cut proposal contains lots of easy targets, like cutting accounts lawmakers have heavily “ear-

marked” with back-home projects like clean water funding, eliminating $500 million in grants to state and local police departments and $425 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency money for state and local governments for homeland security and disaster preparedness.

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Competing, misleading claims over budget

WASHINGTON (AP) — It sounds like a pretty good starting point for negotiations: The White House and Capitol Hill Democrats say they’re ready to meet the GOP halfway in the latest round of budget talks, offering $50 billion in cuts compared with Republicans’ proposed $100 billion worth of reductions.

“The White House has been willing to move halfway to where they are,” said Gene Sperling, director of the White House National Economic Council. “Talking about negotiation and compromise, that’s very important.”

A news release from House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer late Thursday posed this challenge: “Democrats meet Republicans halfway: When will Republicans agree to cut and compromise?”

Trouble is, neither the $50 billion nor the $100 billion figure holds up. And when they’re translated into real numbers, the White House is arguably meeting the GOP just one-sixth of the way — not halfway at all.

The problem is that both sides are starting with President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for 2011, which never came close to being enacted into law. Presidential budget blueprints never do.

Nonetheless, the GOP suggested $100 billion in spending cuts from that proposal.

Compared with actual current spending levels, the GOP’s proposed cuts come to around $60 billion.

The White House math is similarly fuzzy. The White House gets to its $50 billion figure by first counting $40 billion of proposed cuts from Obama’s never-passed 2011 budget that were included in a proposed spending bill that itself was never enacted.

On top of that phantom $40 billion, the White House adds $4 billion in cuts to current spending levels that the president signed into law this week as part of a two-week stopgap spending measure.

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Biology 101 North Central Michigan College student Ben Slowinski, (right) of Indian River, peers through a microscope counting heartbeats of a water flea as classmate Ashley Blanger, of Petoskey, times the count. Students in Kathy Colby’s Biology 101 class were studying the effects of the tiny animals when subjected to various drugs such as caffeine and alcohol.

A proposed contract for tenniscourt repairs and an appointment to Petoskey’s Board of Review will get consideration from Petoskey City Council members Monday, March 7.

The regular council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday at city hall, 101 E. Lake St. City staff have requested the council’s authorization to enter a contract with Racquet Systems of Comstock Park for topcoating and repairs at tennis courts located near Petoskey High School. The project cost is expected to be $17,888.

The council also will consider an appointment to a position on the board of review. Mayor Ted Pall is recommending that local resident and former city council member Sam Milstein be appointed for a three-year term.

Springvale firefighters get grant for utility truck Springvale Township Fire Department recently learned it is successful in a grant request to replace its 1975 utility pickup truck.

Fire chief Bob Stark said his de par tment will receive an Assistance to Firefighters g rant administered through Department of Homeland Sec u r i t y / Fe d e r a l E m e r g e n cy Management Agency totalling $52,990. Federal agencies will pay 95 percent, or $50,341, of the grant, while the township’s 5 percent matching share is $2,649.

The money will be used to buy and equip a truck replaci n g t h e d e p a r t m e n t ’s 1 9 7 5 Dodge, which Stark said is aging and for which parts are becoming hard to find.

The new truck will be the department’s most used vehicle, he said. Uses include fighting wildfires, as a water pumping relay to fill tankers, as an off road and ice rescue vehicle and also for traffic control at fire scenes.

“We’re pleased to receive this grant and hopefully this new apparatus will be something the residents and taxpayers can be very proud of, as it will provide a real improvement to their fire department,” Stark said.

The department expects to h ave t h e t r u c k p u r c h a s e d , equipped and in service by the end of 2011, he said.

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Jewell sentenced to prison for sexual conduct with minor Christina Rohn (231)439-9398 - crohn@petoskeynews.com

A Petoskey man announced Thursday, during his sentencing in 57th Circuit Court, that he would appeal Judge Charles W. Johnson’s decision to send him to prison for criminal sexual conduct.

Scott Douglas Jewell, 36, was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for two separate cases.

The first involved his alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy more than 20 times from April 2009 to May 2010 in Emmet County.

The second case involved his alleged sexual assault of a girl under the age of 13 from November 2003 to May 2004 in Emmet County.

As a result of these allegations, Jewell faced several felonies, including five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carry a maximum penalty of up to life in prison.

On Nov. 1, just moments before Jewell’s jury trial was scheduled to begin for his first case, Jewell accepted a plea deal from the Emmet Jewell County Prosecutor’s Office.

He pleaded “no contest” to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, each of which are 15-year felonies.

Later that same day, Jewell also accepted a deal for his second case. He pleaded “no contest” to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which is also a 15-year felony.

Prior to his sentencing, which was originally scheduled for Dec. 20, 2010, Jewell and his attorney, Hillary Briolat, filed a motion to withdraw his pleas in both cases, based upon his claim of innocence throughout court proceedings.

In a response, Duane Beach,

chief assistant prosecutor for Emmet County, pointed out that Jewell filed this motion after he was told that his sentence would be longer than he had expected, and that he would be required to register as a sex offender.

Beach stated in his response: “Dissatisfaction with the consequences of entering a plea is not proper grounds for withdrawing a plea.”

In Judge Johnson’s opinion, which was released Feb. 24 to Jewell and the Emmet County Prosecutor’s Office, he denied Jewell’s request.

Johnson indicated that Jewell lied under oath and also had a history of criminal sexual conduct. When he was 15, he pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for molesting two 10-yearold girls. “(Jewell) has the propensity to molest young children with whom he has a relationship,” Johnson stated in his written

Lawmakers want Corps to quicken carp study TRAVERSE CITY (AP) — Legislation proposed Thursday in Congress would give federal engineers 18 months to devise a plan for severing ties between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River systems around Chicago to prevent Asian carp and other potentially destructive species from moving between them.

Democratic Sens. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Dick Durbin of Illinois introduced the measure, bringing together lawmakers from states that have quarreled over how to stop the unwanted carp from using Chicago-area waterways as a path to Lake Michigan, where they could destabilize the food chain and endanger

native fish populations.

Rep. Dave Camp, a Michigan Republican, is sponsoring an identical bill in the House.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last year began studying how to stop species migrations between the Great Lakes and Mississippi basins — in the Chicago area and

more than 20 other locations.

But it’s scheduled for completion in 2015, which critics say is too slow.

“We don’t have time to lose,” Stabenow said. “We need a comprehensive action plan to stop Asian carp and we need it as soon as possible.”

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Johnson added, “Just as a dissatisfaction with a proposed sentence is frivolous grounds to withdraw a plea, the court likewise finds that (Jewell’s) true motive to avoid sex offender registration is not a fair and just reason to withdraw his pleas in the interest of justice.”

During Jewell’s sentencing on Thursday, March 3, Johnson listed off Jewell’s criminal record, which includes five felony convictions, 12 misdemeanors and a juvenile record. “(Jewell) suffers from a sickness,” he said. “It is clear, in this case, the defendant has been involved in rehabilitative efforts in the past, but sadly, those failed.

“The severity of (Jewell’s) conduct and the harm that’s flowed from it has been profound.”

Jewell was ultimately sentenced to serve 10-15 years in prison, register as a sex offender and be placed on lifetime electronic monitoring.

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Abysmal scores show disservice in education

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ecent news stories point to more and more challenges ahead for our school children and the people tasked with preparing them for the future.

That future looks precarious when viewed in the light of poor standardized test score performance, and more daunting when we consider even tougher standards are coming down the pike.

A Detroit Free Press/Detroit News and Michigan Department of Education database examination of college readiness in our state’s schools has felt like a bucket of cold water to the face, for parents, teachers and administrators.

The numbers are shockingly abysmal throughout CharlevoixEmmet Intermediate School District schools. Even if the figures are off by half, that should be absolutely unacceptable to taxpayers and parents, to the teachers paid to produce success, and to the students we’re all letting down.

The analysis looked at graduation rates from the class of 2010 and students’ scores on the spring 2009 Michigan Merit Exam and ACT, which are combined tests and are taken by 11th grade students in Michigan.

Statewide, 49 percent of the class of 2010 was proficient in math, 60 percent in reading and 56 percent in science.

The Michigan Department of Education defines college readiness as a student who meets the following four minimum scores on the ACT: 18 on English, 22 on math, 21 on reading and 24 on science. Students who score above these numbers are considered better prepared to handle the demands of college.

Locally the numbers are weak.

No school district in our intermediate district scored above 25 percent college-ready with the single exception of Petoskey Concord Academy, which scored 33.3 percent college ready by the state’s definition.

People in the education com-

munity sometimes say they feel attacked when numbers such as these are published, and say that the information is out of context or not the real measure of a student or school district’s success.

However, score after score bears out similar results: Despite all the money taxpayers send to their schools, multiple measures of the “products” continue to be unimpressive. Also recently the Michigan Board of Education voted to raise the bar for schools’ standardized tests. The changes will raise what are considered passing scores for the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test and Michigan Merit Exam.

What are we to do? We need to share ideas. Here are a few: — We need to finally solve the debate about teaching to the test. Some teachers and administrators believe that teaching primarily to prepare students to make good showings on MEAPS and ACTs excludes opportunities for deeper learning experiences

imparted by talented staff. Others believe that if a MEAP is measuring a standard we expect students to achieve, that we must concentrate our efforts on those standards.

We’ve got to be on the same page when it comes to standardization. Until this philosophical debate is resolved we will not have a dependable way to measure our teachers’ performance and students’ future success.

— Why not consider meritbased incentives for teachers and more effective ways to rid our students of under-performing educators. Promoting excellence should not be something which terrifies unionized teachers and staff, should it?

— We must decide if our dollars are being spent to the maximum effect — student class time with teachers. Anecdotally, we hear that there are too many teacher in-services a year, a plethora of social/behavior distractions (such as battling bullies or drug-awareness educa-

tion) and a school year too shortened by holidays, breaks and half-days. It all adds up to less time learning, less time teaching and less of a chance for our kids to do the best they can. If test scores can improve by spending more time on reading, writing and math and science and less time on self-esteem building lessons, isn’t that a course worth investigating?

— Massive education funding cuts are coming our way, on top of classroom and program cuts our local schools already implemented over the past three or so years. How will we pay for a better level of education than the standardize test scores reflect now?

Whatever the answer, we and our children can no longer accept the status quo. We need change.

‘Our View’ represents the opinion of the News-Review Editorial Board: Ryan Bentley, Doug Caldwell, Brandon Hubbard, Jeremy McBain, Neil Stilwell, Babette Stenuis Stolz

The case of the missing Sour Trout

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or the past few days, I have been fishing in my backyard. No, I do not have a pond. I have a dog — a happy, tail-wagging, tongueflicking Lab — who just so happened to eat a half-pound bag of Sour Trout, plastic bag and all.

When we first realized the bag of candy was missing, Opie quickly became suspect number one. The evidence: a slightly dampened shopping bag with small holes, shaped like teeth marks.

Imagining all the places a plastic bag could get tangled or stopped up in Opie’s innards was enough to send me into a panic. The kid who left the bag of candy in his reach didn’t seem to understand my fear, at first.

But I made her call the vet and threatened that if we had to do emergency x-rays and surgery, she would be footing the bill!

The vet listened patiently and very calmly asked.

“How big is the dog?”

“He’s a Lab.” I say, breathlessly, Renée voice slightly Tanner shaky with fear.

“Oh, it’ll go Because through,” he said.

“Even the plasI said so tic bag?” I say?

“Yes,” he says.

He then instructed me to feed my dog Vaseline toast three times a day for three days.

“Spread it on there like peanut butter,” he says.

So we did. And every evening, before I give him his dinnertime Vaseline toast, I take a quick stroll around the yard to see what I can see. On the last evening, a triangular shape in the center of the yard stuck out like a flag. From a distance, it looked like a yellowish plastic bag. “Aha!” I think. “The Vaseline did the trick and Opie is busted!”

But the object turned out to be a giant onion with part of the peeling sticking up. (Don’t ask.)

As I continue my backyard search, I wonder what happened to my good little puppy who never ate anything he wasn’t supposed to. On a camping trip when he was 1 year old, we impressed fellow campers when I would cut my steak up on the bench of the picnic table while he watched from a short distance. I would even get up to get the salt shaker and come back to a perfectly untouched, unslob-

Opie bered-on steak.

“How do you get him to leave that steak alone?” people would exclaim.

I would smile and say, “He knows better.”

But now, at the age of 6, I think at some point he got away with it one time and is powerless to stop. And come to think of it, he’s never eaten anything naughty in front of us. Only very sneakily, behind our backs.

Like the glitter crayons.

Of all the things we didn’t know he ate, the glitter crayons were the most impressive. The product of this indiscretion was found throughout the yard that spring in colorful, sparkly mounds nestled in tufts of grass like Easter eggs. Never since has my dog eaten anything more beautiful.

Then there was the time he ate 23 full-sized chocolate candy bars (including the wrappers) from my daughter’s fundraiser box.

That event resulted in another panicky call to the vet who assured us that, as long as it wasn’t pure baking chocolate, a dog of Opie’s size should be able to handle it. Of course, as the snow melted that spring, the evidence (white bits of candy wrapper) lay scattered about the yard.

The jury is still out on the Sour Trout. I have to say, we’re still not 100 percent sure he ate it. All I know is he is innocent until proven guilty. Until then, we “Go fish.”

Renée Tanner is a News-Review page designer.

She can be reached at rtanner@petoskeynews. com and would welcome any comments you have about weird things your dog has eaten.

Her column appears on the Opinion page every other Friday.

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Violation of rights Editor: In a letter to superintendent Chet Janik, dated Feb. 19, the United States Department of Education found that the Charlevoix Public School District violated the rights of former high school student, Austin Wilhelm. The complaint cited a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) when Charlevoix High School administrators, under the leadership of the superintendent of schools, offered private information about its students collected over the years by the school district to Charlevoix County Prosecutor, John Jarema and to the Charlevoix County Sheriff ’s Department without notifying and receiving permission to do so from the parents or guardians of the students or from the students themselves.

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school district’s response to the complaint, however, came from Charlevoix County Prosecutor John Jarema, not from the school district, and written on Charlevoix County stationary in defense of the Charlevoix Public Schools. The defense arguments are made in 14 pages of John Jarema’s prose supported by 48 pages of ancillary material. Time is money. County employees obviously spent a good deal of time at taxpayer’s expense defending a school district that has an attorney of its own.

According to the Department of Education finding, the school district has two weeks to prove it has taken measures to bring the district into compliance.

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erates air temperature, collects dust, dissipates odors, helps balance carbon dioxide and oxygen levels, and can even warn of dangerous levels of air pollution.

Overtime trees have been profoundly affected by humans. Only a few thousand acres of virgin old growth forest remain in the eastern United States, the rest has been cut, and in many areas has been cut a number of times. A large percentage of this land is now covered by roads and structures supporting no trees.

Our trees face several distinct threats besides being cut down. Harvesting trees in sustainable forestry programs is desirable for all the uses we have for wood.

Old growth, and other protected areas have been and continue to be set aside for our enjoyment. Threats from diseases and insect pests are increasing. In the past, chestnut blight and elm disease decimated large numbers of trees. Now we have significant loss of oaks, ash and hemlock from specific diseases and generalized terrors such as gypsy moth, tent worms, and bark beetles which hit on many different tree species. Atmospheric pollution in many forms, including climate change, acid rain and drought, weaken trees so that they are more susceptible to disease.

You can help this assault on our trees and forests by planting more trees of diverse species. The Conservation District offers several varieties at a reasonable cost.

Russell LaBeau, chairman Emmet Conservation District (231) 347-5682

away their bargaining rights for teachers, government and state workers. Not only union folks are protesting, there are non-union workers, clergymen, people from all walks of life giving their support. There are also 14 Democratic senators who have left the state in support of the people. When these representatives were elected, they were suppose to work together with the Democrats to create jobs and work together to decrease spending not take away workers rights. You can’t come in with an attitude to cut the most vulnerable folks to bare bones and leave them hanging while the wealthy give up nothing. This is suppose to be the richest country in the world and it is ... if you are rich! Beware Michigan is next and all those people supporting Wisconsin, Ohio and all the other states that are trying to strip us of our rights will be supporting us to. You can bet on it!

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Where are the jobs, Mr. Benishek?

Editor: Where in the world is Dan Benishek? You haven’t heard a peep from him since he took office. He’s been busy, but instead of being an agent to bring more employment to Northern Michigan, he is performing as a cookiecutter Republican. You may recall the pledge Republicans made before the election. The pledge was that their first and only priority in office would be a laser focus on job creation. This Republican controlled House of Representatives has not passed a Rights under fire single bill for job creation.

Just the opposite; the last Editor: bill it passed, sponsored by It does not matter if you Benishek, would lose 700,000 are a Democrat or Repubto 1,100,000 jobs according lican, our rights to a good to Moody’s and Goldman paying jobs with benefits Sachs. Benishek is absolutely that were negotiated over wrong about the timing 70 plus years ago is under of spending cuts just like fire. Whether you like the Herbert Hoover was wrong. union or not, many nonunion people benefited from Do something right, Dr. Benishek, and bring some jobs to the standards we set for all working people. In Madison, Northern Michigan.

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OPINION From Baghdad to Benghazi WASHINGTON — Voices around the world, from Europe to America to Libya, are calling for U.S. intervention to help bring down Moammar Gaddafi.

Yet for bringing down Saddam Hussein, the U.S. has been denounced variously for aggression, deception, arrogance and imperialism.

A strange moral inversion, considering that Saddam’s evil was an order of magnitude beyond Gaddafi’s. Gaddafi is a capricious killer; Saddam was systematic. Gaddafi was too unstable and crazy to begin to match the Baathist apparatus: a comprehensive national system of terror, torture and mass murder, gassing entire villages to create what author Kanan Makiya called a “Republic of Fear.”

Moreover, that systemized brutality made Saddam immovable in a way that Gaddafi is not.

Barely armed Libyans have already seized half the country on their own.

Yet in Iraq, there was no chance of putting an end to the regime without the terrible swift sword (it took all of three weeks) of the United States.

No matter the hypocritical double standard.

Now that revolutions are sweeping the Middle East and everyone is a convert to George W. Bush’s freedom agenda, it’s not just Iraq that has slid into the memory hole. Also forgotten is the once proudly proclaimed “realism” of Years One and Two of President Obama’s foreign policy — the “smart power” antidote to Bush’s alleged misty-eyed idealism.

It began on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s first Asia trip when she publicly played down human rights concerns in China. The administration also cut aid for democracy promotion in Egypt by 50 percent. And cut civil society funds —

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money for precisely the organizations we now need to help Egyptian democracy — by 70 percent.

This new realism reached its apogee with Obama’s reticence and tardiness in saying anything in support of the 2009 Green Revolution in Iran. On the contrary, Obama made clear that nuclear negotiations with the discredited and murderous regime (talks that a child could see would go nowhere) took precedence over the democratic revolutionaries in the street — to the point where demonstrators in Tehran chanted “Obama, Obama, you are either with us or with them.”

Now that revolution has spread from Tunisia to Oman, however, the administration is rushing to keep up with the new dispensation, repeating the fundamental tenet of the Bush Doctrine that Arabs are no exception to the universal thirst for dignity and freedom.

Iraq, of course, required

of mass destruction. For a rebel in Benghazi, that is no small matter.

Yet we have been told incessantly how Iraq poisoned the Arab mind against America. Really?

Where is the rampant anti-Americanism in any of these revolutions? It’s Yemen’s president and the delusional Gaddafi who are railing against American conspiracies to rule and enslave. The demonstrators in the streets of Egypt, Iran and Libya have been straining their eyes for America to help. They are not chanting the anti-war slogans — remember “No blood for oil”? — of the American left. Why would they? America is leaving Iraq having taken no oil, having established no permanent bases, having left behind not a puppet regime but a functioning democracy. This, after Iraq’s purple-fingered exercises in free elections seen on television everywhere set an example for the entire region.

Facebook and Twitter have surely mediated this pan-Arab (and Iranian) reach for dignity and freedom. But the Bush Doctrine set the premise.

Charles Krauthammer’s e-mail address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

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a sustained U.S. military engagement to push back totalitarian forces trying to extinguish the new Iraq. But is this not what we are being asked to do with a no-fly zone over Libya? In conditions of active civil war, taking command of Libyan air space requires a sustained military engagement.

Now, it can be argued that the price in blood and treasure that America paid to establish Iraq’s democracy was too high.

But whatever side you take on that question, what’s unmistakable is that to the Middle Easterner, Iraq today is the only functioning Arab democracy, with multiparty elections and the freest press. Its democracy is fragile and imperfect — last week, security forces cracked down on demonstrators demanding better services — but were Egypt to be as politically developed in, say, a year as is Iraq today, we would think it a great success.

For Libyans, the effect of the Iraq War is even more concrete. However much bloodshed they face, they have been spared the threat of genocide. Gaddafi was so terrified by what we did to Saddam & Sons that he plea-bargained away his weapons

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Obituaries Dr. Alton Frederick Doody Jr., 76

Dr. Alton Frederick Doody Jr., 76, of Walloon Lake, a retail and marketing visionary and business mentor, died peacefully with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

As the founder and president of the Alton F. Doody Co., Doody possessed an extraordinary life changing character and continued through to the end to both challenge and inspire the many lives he touched.

Alton Doody was preceded in death by parents, Alton Frederick Doody Sr. and Althea Leitz Doody, of New Orleans, La. Dr. Doody is survived by his wife, Sally Lightfoot Doody; former wife, Sue Goetz Doody, and their four children, Alton “Rick” Frederick Doody III and his wife, Tamara, Patricia “Trish” Doody Elkind and her husband, Michael, John Christopher Doody and his wife, Jill, Elizabeth Doody Anderson and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Sarah, Alex, Charlotte, Katie, Christopher, Jack, Sam and Simon. Also, survived

by Sally Lightfoot Doody’s children, Cary Michael Craig Jr., Caitlin Craig Brewster (Hyder), Mary Frances Craig, Christopher David Koch and grandchild, Mary Catherine Brewster.

After receiving a bachelor of arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1956, Doody went on to receive a master’s degree in business administration in 1957 and a Ph.D. in 1961 from the Ohio State University, where he was a professor of marketing until 1972.

Doody began his worldwide consulting practice in 1964. He is the founder of Retail Planning Associates and co-founder of Applied Retail Systems and Management Horizons. He also served as director of Newell-Rubbermaid, Bravo Development Corporation, Floor & Decor, Inc., Grant Avenue Investments and Pet People, Inc. Doody also served as first lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Former Captain and King of the Krewe of Hermes.

He has authored or co-

authored Marketing in America, Retailing Management, and Reinventing the Wheels: Ford’s Spectacular Comeback. He also wrote articles for The Harvard Business Review, the Journal of Marketing, and the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Doody served as a trustee of Ohio Wesleyan University, the National World War II Museum (where he was one of the founders) and Loyola University in New Orleans.

Also, as a senior fellow at the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University and a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council.

Among the many awards he has received are induction into the Institute of Store Planners’ Retail Design Legion of Honor (2003); The Founder’s Award for Distinguished Service Ohio Wesleyan University (1989); the Marketing Man of the Year Award from the American Marketing Association (1980); the Outstanding Teacher Award from Ohio State University (1972); and the Wholesaler of the Year Award (1970).

Dr. Doody was especially thankful to his caregiver and friend, Choung Do. A memorial service to honor Alton’s life will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in Columbus, Ohio. A second memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Monday, March 14, in New Orleans. Visit www.

Schoedinger.com to share a memory with the family.

Arrangements were handled

by Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, Columbus, Ohio, (614) 457-5481.

Dr. Doody’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to Zusman Hospice, 1151 College Ave, Bexley, Ohio 43209; the Arthur James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43210; the Alton F. Doody, Jr., Memorial Fund, Loyola University New Orleans, 7214 St. Charles Ave., Campus Box 909, New Orleans, La. 70018; or the National WW II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, La. 70130, in his memory.

Alton Doody’s ability to captivate any audience coupled with his vibrant skill in communication will forever be remembered by all.

Bertie Marvin Hawkins, 89 Bertie Marvin Hawkins, 89, died suddenly at his home in Florida on Feb. 28, 2011.

He was the born in the Simons Settlement near St. Ignace to Bertie N. and Nina Hawkins. That is where he met his beloved Elizabeth Boyd Grandmason when she was a young teacher boarding in their home.

Their life as newlyweds began in the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula where he worked as a “fire-spotter” for the U.S. Forestry Service. Their first two sons were born there in the log cabin in the woods. Shortly after that Bert joined the Navy to serve on a LST during World War WII. Upon his return, they moved to the Petoskey area where Bert worked for Manthei Veneer Mill for a couple of years. His family settled into a farm on Camp Daggett Road where another son and daughter were born.

He started his roofing career working for Hunt Roofing for several years and later formed B & B Roofing Company with his partner, Bob Goldsmith.

Bert was devoted to his family, friends and community. He served for several years as an elder in the Bay Shore Presbyterian Church as well as several years on the Bay Township Board.

He had a fondness for gardening and was delighted to share the vegetables with just about anyone who wanted or needed them.

He played on a bowling team in Boyne City, enjoyed golf and worked with his sons to build a

snowmobile racing team that was the first two-time winner of the International 500 held at Sault Ste. Marie.

He and Elizabeth retired to St. James City, Fla., on Pine Island where they made their home in the community of Manatee Bay. Once again, he had a large garden; neighbors would bring their grocery bags to the fence to gather green beans, tomatoes, or avocados for their evening meals. He took his green thumb to raising roses and took great pride in each blossom. His favorite time was spent with his wife of 65 years doing anything as long as they were together until her passing in May, 2008.

Bert is survived by his children, Janet (Michael) Bango of Harbor Springs, Bill (Salli) Hawkins of Boyne City, and Joe Hawkins of Boyne City; grandchildren, Jason Moody of Marquette, Peter Moody of Lansing, Christine (William) Rose of Petoskey, and Sara (Stace) Smith of Walloon Lake; great-grandchildren, Jasmine Smith of Harbor Springs, Elizabeth Yell of Walloon Lake, Katelyn Smith, Jett Smith of Walloon Lake; and a special mention to his companion/pal Spike. He was preceded in death by his wife; son, James Hawkins; and brothers, Enoch and Gordon Hawkins.

A special service at graveside will take place at a later time once the weather permits.

Any memorial donations please give in his name to Boyne Area Free Clinic or the charity of your choice.

Maxine Hunt, 87 Maxine Hunt, 87, of Boyne City, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Flint.

Maxine was born on Dec. 21, 1923, in Muskegon, to the late Clarence and Genevieve McGeorge. She graduated from Boyne City High School in 1942.

Maxine married Gordon Hunt and he preceded her in death in December 2008.

She worked at the Charlevoix County Road Commission and was a member of the Boyne City Free Methodist Church.

Maxine enjoyed her flowers, traveling and her home on Deer Lake.

Maxine is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Wayne); sons, David (Pam) and Jonathan; four grandchildren,

Hunt

Nicole Zuehlke, Peter Hunt, Heather Hunt, and JoyLynn Streeter; eight grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pearl McGeorge; and brotherin-law, Elwood

Hunt.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen McGeorge.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Stackus Funeral Home of Boyne City is serving the family.

Family and friends wishing to share a thought or memory of Maxine are encouraged to do so online at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.

Leatrice Anne Hinsley, 83 Leatrice Anne Hinsley, 83, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.

Anne was born in Michigan on Sept. 4, 1927, to Gertrude and John Whitten and was a long time resident of Petoskey before returning to Florida in 2009.

Anne’s memory will be cherished by her children; Betty Perry, Bruce Wilson, Brenda Wilson, Barry Wilson and wife Jean, grandchildren Jeremy Wilson, Jason Wilson, Jennifer Kolinske, Brent Perry, Ronda Honke, George Perry, Curtis Perry and Courtney Schmidt, as well as numerous great-grandchildren.

Anne was preceded in death by both parents, and her brother Paul Schroeder.

Anne’s passions were meeting new people, socializing with friends and family, and spending time with her beloved cat, Hinsley Ozzie.

A celebration of Anne’s life will take place on Saturday, March 5.

Please contact the family for additional details. Per her request, Anne will be cremated with an interment service in the spring.

The family encourages friends and family to share online condolences and/or memories of Anne’s life at gendronfuneralhome.com.

Glenn L. Crain, 87 Glenn L. Crain, 87, of Charlevoix, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Petoskey.

He was born on June 13, 1923, in Charlevoix, the son of Everett and Alberta (Harvey) Crain.

On Nov. 2, 1946, in Ellsworth, he married Anna “Midge” Gibbard. They moved to Charlevoix in 1947.

She preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 1989.

On Oct. 19, 1997, in Charlevoix, he married Ruth Combest Crawford in Charlevoix.

As a young man, Glenn bought and sold livestock.

He also co-owned and operated the Holm & Crain Auto Parts in Charlevoix until 1974. Glenn also had worked as a groundskeeper for the Belvedere Club until the 1990s.

He was a member of the Burger King Coffee Club in Charlevoix and the Open Door Christian Coffee House in East Jordan. He enjoyed golfing, walking to Kmart, hanging out at Burger King and gardening, especially tomatoes. He was well known for “telling stories and tall tales.”

Survived by wife, Ruth

Crain, of Charlevoix; children, Mike (Dawn) Crain, Sue (Bill Scott) Shively, Bob (Shelby) Crain, Roger Crain, Dennis “Denny” (Evelyn) Crain, Connie (Brian) Schnupp, Anne (Dan) Crick, Billie Jo Williams and Jon (Shannon) Crawford; 31 grandchildren; 36 greatgrandchildren; 13 greatgreat-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Clara Crain; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Crain in 1994; two daughters-inlaw, Anna Crain in 1993 and Pam Crain in 1995; and two sons-in-law, Dave Shively in 2004 and Patrick Williams in 1992.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Charlevoix United Methodist Church. Interment will take place in Brookside Cemetery, Charlevoix.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Friday, March 4, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Open Door Christian Coffee House, in care of Ron Klooster, No. 5 Manning Drive, East Jordan, Mich. 49727.

Death Notices Jerry L. Patton, 44

Jerry L. Patton, 44, of Costa Mesa, Calif., and formerly of East Jordan, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif.

Arrangements are pending at the Penzien Funeral Homes, tries of Pakistan and Afghan- Inc. in East Jordan.

From cold case to red hot: Ex-FBI agent is alive Matt Apuzzo Adam Goldman Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In an instant, the disappearance of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson in Iran went from a cold case to something very hot.

After nearly four years without word about what happened to Levinson, his family received proof late last year that the father of seven was alive. It was a dramatic development that Levinson sharply intensified diplomatic efforts to bring him home.

Until then, there had never been any evidence about whether Levinson was alive or dead since he disappeared in March 2007 from the Iranian island of Kish. It remains unclear who is holding Levinson or where he is, but the proof that he is alive was a hopeful sign that whoever has him was willing to negotiate for his release.

“It has been almost four years since I have seen my beloved husband Robert Levinson,” his wife, Christine, said in a statement on the family’s website. “Our family is tremendously encouraged by the news Bob is alive but remains concerned for his safety and well being.”

The AP has known about the proof that Levinson is alive since shortly after it arrived but delayed reporting it because officials said any publicity would jeopardize getting Levinson home safely.

The AP is not disclosing the nature of the proof because officials believe that would hurt efforts to free him.

On Thursday, the State Department issued a three-sentence statement by Secretary

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In this Dec. 22, 2007, file photo, Christine Levinson (right), the wife of missing former FBI agent Robert Levinson, and her son, Daniel, take part in news conference at the Swiss Embassy in Tehran. The U.S. has proof that ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson is alive, four years after vanishing in Iran. of State Hillary Rodham Clinton saying there were indications Levinson was in southwest Asia and asking Iran for help. The AP has learned fuller details after a lengthy investigation into Levinson’s disappearance and the effort to get him back to the U.S. Authorities don’t know why the evidence that Levinson was alive surfaced now after years of silence. But it has touched off the most hopeful round of diplomacy since he disappeared.

Iran has repeatedly said it has no information about Levinson, but U.S. diplomats and investigators have long said they believed he was taken by Iranian government agents. The U.S. announcem e n t T h u r s d ay w a s a n abrupt change in tone from what had been stalemated discussions. The U.S. has previously expressed deep frustration over what it said was Iran’s lack of cooperation.

As years passed, many in the U.S. government believed the 62-year-old with diabetes and high blood pressure might have died. With proof that he is alive, the case be-

comes one of the longer international hostage situations involving U.S. citizens.

Levinson is unusual, however, since nobody has publicly acknowledged holding him.

“It’s encouraging that we may have good news,” Florida Sen. Bill Nelson said. “I’m praying that he can be reunited with his family.”

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been circumspect about what his country knows about Levinson. In the course of a single interview, he said he had no information, offered to help and accused the FBI of withholding information about why Levinson was in Iran.

Levinson retired from the FBI in 1998 and became a private investigator. He was investigating cigarette smuggling in early 2007, and his family has said that effort took him to Iran. Kish is a popular resort area and a hotbed of smuggling and organized crime. It is also a free trade zone, meaning U.S. citizens do not need visas to travel there.

Iran shares borders with the southwest Asian coun-

istan, raising the possibility that Levinson was shuttled into one of those countries.

Levinson disappeared after a meeting with Dawud Salahuddin, an American fugitive wanted for the assassination of a former Iranian diplomat in Maryland in 1980. Salahuddin has said he last saw Levinson being questioned

by Iranian officials. Levinson’s distinctive signature was used to check out of his hotel, but he never made it to the airport.

Mary Balchik, 88

Mary Balchik passed away March 2, 2011, at Bay Bluffs of Harbor Springs.

A memorial Mass will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Petoskey.

A memorial gathering will take place from 1 p.m. until the time of service on March 12 in the gathering space at St. Francis church.

A complete obituary will follow from Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey.

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Visitors browse this year’s Petoskey boat show at North Central Michigan College. This year was the event’s most successful so far in terms of on-site sales.

Boat show has record year for on-site sales Ryan Bentley (231)439-9342 - rbentley@petoskeynews.com

For vendors at the annual Petoskey Boat, Camp and Fishing Show, this year’s event brought the strongest on-site sales to date.

The 2011 show, featuring 25 vendors, took place Feb. 25-27 at the North Central Michigan College Student and Community Resource Center.

Andrew MacDonald, owner of show organizer Blue Water Promotions, noted that 10 boats were sold during this year’s show, “which is pretty healthy for a show of that size.” Previously, the largest on-site sales tally was six boats.

Rather than purchasing on-site, it’s more common for show visitors to follow up with vendors after the show if they’re interested in buying a boat, MacDonald said.

The show’s increased sales pace comes at a time when the boat industry is on the rebound following the recession of a couple of years ago. MacDonald noted that 2009 was a “very tough year” for the industry overall, with some gains last year. He sees the recent show’s results as an encouraging sign for how the industry could fare in 2011.

MacDonald said this year’s show attendance,

about 1,000 people — was typical for the event.

Dustin Saker, co-owner of Maple Bay Marine in Brutus, had hoped to see stronger attendance, but he was pleased that the dealership was able to sell two fishing boats during the event.

“Sales-wise, selling two boats, that’s good,” Saker said.

With some show visitors typically following up after the event for their purchases, Saker said it likely will take several months to determine the show’s overall business impact for Maple Bay Marine.

He added that 2011 is off to a good start for the business in terms of sales.

“We’re very happy with the way February boat sales went,” Saker said, adding that the results were “definitely ahead” of year-ago levels.

During winter, Maple Bay’s sales contacts tends to involve resorters and others who reach the business by phone or Internet, he added.

Plans call for the boat show to return to North Central Feb. 25 and 26, 2012.

Along with the Petoskey event, Cadillac-based Blue Water Promotions also arranges boat and cottage shows in Traverse City, and has organized a boat show in Cadillac in years past.

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N E W YO R K ( A P ) — Shoppers braved February’s chill to hand retailers surprisingly strong sales gains, extending the momentum from a strong holiday season and providing evidence of a strengthening economic recovery.

Wor ries are g rowing, however, that rising gas prices could sap shoppers’ spending in the spring.

A m o n g m a j o r re t a i l ers reporting February results Thursday, Columbus, Ohio-based Limited Brands Inc., J.C. Penney Co. and Cincinnati-based Macy’s Inc. reported gains that beat Wall Street expectations. Luxury retailers including Saks Inc. saw sales surge as the affluent kept spending.

There were only a few stragglers. Target Corp. announced an increase slightly below analysts’ projections. And Gap reported a bigger-than-expected drop.

Stronger sales from a diverse group of retailers showed that a broader range of shoppers are benefiting from the economic recovery, says Michael P. Niemira, chief economist at the International Shopping Centers.

The ICSC said that its index of 28 retailers rose 4.2 percent for February compared with the same month last year, well above the trade group’s projections for a 2.5 percent to 3 percent increase. The gain, which builds on a 3.7 percent increase last February, follows a revised 4.7 percent increase in January and the best holiday season since 2006.

The figures are based on revenue at stores open at least a year and are considered a key indicator of a retailer’s health. “ T h e r e ’s d i s p o s a b l e

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A shopper notes television prices Monday at the Costco Wholesale store in Glendale, Calif.

Retailers reported solid revenue gains for February, extending the strong spending momentum seen during the holiday season as the economy recovery takes hold. income out there,” said Laura Gurski, a partner at A.T. Kearney. But with rising prices for food and gas, “it’s going to be a long spring,” she said. Low-income shoppers are already feeling the pinch, she noted, and that’s only going to trickle up to middle-income consumers.

February started slowly because snowstorms kept s o m e s h o p p e r s h o m e, bu t we at h e r i m p rove d throughout the month, helping to perk up sales of spring clothing. Cato Corp. and discounter Fred’s Inc. both said they saw customer counts and sales pick up as shoppers began spending income tax refunds.

The improving economy is also making shoppers feel better about spending.

Consumer confidence in February rose to its highest point in more than three years, according to the Conference Board.

Signs are increasing that the job market is improving as well. The Labor De-

Meanwhile, many retailers, including Macy’s, Kohl’s and J.C. Penney, say they’re raising prices on clothing as costs rise for raw materials, particularly cotton.

March should be particularly difficult because Easter, which is April 24, is three weeks later than last year. That calendar quirk is expected to shift pre-Easter sales of goods like candy and children’s dresses from March to April, depressing business this month. That’s why analysts look at the two months combined to judge spring selling.

partment said Thursday that the number of people requesting unemployment benefits last week plunged to a nearly three-year low, bolstering the likelihood that companies will increase hiring this year. Applications are now at their lowest level since May 2008 Still, economists worry that rising prices for gas and other household costs will cause shoppers, particularly the low- to middle-income brackets, to pull back. The national average is now at $3.427 per gallon. Prices will reach $3.50 to $3.75 by spring, some analysts say.

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National book award winner Jaimy is a professor at Western Michigan in Kalamazoo.

It’s time to celebrate a Michigan success story.

To sponsor a pet: Please call the Petoskey News-Review at (231)439-9310

HAPPY DAYS! THIS PLAYFUL TIGER HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!

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To sponsor a pet: Please call the Petoskey News-Review at (231)439-9310 JANUARY 28TH was this neutered male’s first day with us. He has endeared himself to the staff from that first day. He is up to date on vaccinations and waiting for you!

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If enough signatures from registered City of Petoskey voters are gathered, the City Council will have to place it on a referendum city wide ballot.

OUR BEAUTIFUL LONG HAIRED FEMALE HAS BEEN ADOPTED! HAPPY ENDING TO HER STORY!

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Friday, March 4, 2011 •

If you have people news, contact Babette Stenuis Stolz, people editor, (231) 439-9351 • bstenuis@petoskeynews.com

MSU Extension

BOYNE CITY

CHARLEVOIX

‘Yellow Brick Road’ parenting workshop planned March 12

Know your score

This week we will discuss something most people do not know anything about but is very important to their financial health: the credit score.

We will look at what makes up this magical little number that can affect your ability to get a loan, rent an apartment and even get a job.

Ann There are five Chastain categories taken into consideration when calculating your FICO score.

Payment history — 35 percent The most important factor in your credit score is your payment history. Things that have a positive effect on payment history are on-time payments and how long you have made on-time payments. Some things that will negatively affect your payment history are collection items and past due bills.

The most important way to keep your payment history positive is to pay your bills every month. If you have credit cards or auto loans, this means making your monthly payments, because both of these will report your on-time payments as well as any payment made 30 or more days late. There are some bills you pay every month, such as cell phone bill or utilities, that do not report your on time payments. However, they will report when you have a payment that is 30 days or more late.

Amounts owed — 30 percent Amounts owed are made up of all your account balances, how many accounts are carrying a balance, and the proportion of credit being used on all accounts.

A good rule of thumb to follow is to have no more than 30 percent of your available credit used. For example let’s say you have two credit cards and each has a limit $500, you should try to keep your combined balance to no more than $300 at a time.

If you are using all of the credit you have available, this is seen as “risky” behavior by creditors because it indicates that you are overextended and might make late payments or miss them.

Length of history — 15 percent Length of history takes into consideration the time since accounts opened and time since account activity. The longer your history, the better your score.

If you are a college student the only thing you can do is try to establish credit and keep your bills paid to build other aspects of your credit while time passes. It is not wise to close an old credit account you never use because it will shorten the average length of your credit history.

New credit — 10 percent New credit consists of recently opened accounts, how recently these were opened, the number of recent credit inquiries, time since recent openings, time since credit inquiries, and re-establishment of positive credit history following past payment problems.

The main thing to remember is that opening too many new lines of credit will negatively affect your credit. As tempting as it might be to go on a shopping spree and sign up for every card you can to get a “store discount,” avoid doing this and only take out credit that will benefit you in the long run.

Types of credit — 10 percent Finally, this is simply what type of credit you have (credit cards, retail accounts, mortgages, installment loans, etc.) and the number of them you have.

Your FICO score takes all five of these categories into consideration when calculating your credit score. To learn more, go to www.myfico.com for more information.

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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Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler will perform Sunday, March 13, at Boyne Arts Collective in Boyne City.

Arts collective hosts afternoon Irish concert BOYNE CITY — The Boyne Arts Collective presents Smokin’ Sleddog Records artists Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler in an afternoon concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 13.

O’Rourke and Zeitler perform traditional Irish music and have toured internationally at notable venues and festivals. They are

CHARLEVOIX — “Follow the Yellow Brick Road ... The Road to Great Parenting,” a free workshop for parents, is being offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Community Reformed Church, 100 Oak St., Charlevoix.

Registration is from 9-10 a.m. and includes coffee and time to connect with area legislators.

Sponsored by the Great Start Parent Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet and northern Antrim counties and Child Care Connections, the free parenting workshop features keynote speaker Matt Jones speaking on “If I Only Had a Heart” from 10-11 a.m., followed by an expo and free lunch from 11 a.m.noon.

A father of five and resident of Northern Michigan, Jones has presented workshops at conferences around the country on several topics including parent leadership and grant writing. He has co-chaired the National Head Start Association Parenting Conference and received several awards including Region V Head Start Parent of the Year. Most recently, he was the first parent to be awarded Volunteer of the Year

by Reading is Fundamental in 2010.

Following lunch, there will be three different session tracks offered: HEALTH/STRESS noon-1 p.m., yoga with kids;

1-2 p.m., chiropractic solutions; 2-3 p.m. sleeping disorders DISCIPLINE/PARENTING SKILLS noon-1 p.m., conscious discipline; 1-2 p.m., setting limits; 2-3 p.m., behind the curtain of leadership FINANCES/MONEY noon-1 p.m., blueprint for financial success; 1-2 p.m, raising financially responsible children; 2-3 p.m., inexpensive healthy snacks

In addition, the Northwest Michigan Health Department will be offering on-site vaccinations from 9 a.m.-noon. Vaccinations include seasonal flu, including H1N1, pneumonia, HPV, the cervical cancer vaccine for 19- to 26-year-old women, and tetanus/diptheria/pertussis.

Medicare and Medicaid are accepted and if attendees do not have insurance, there is no charge.

Door prizes will be awarded at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including a drawing for an Amazon Kindle.

Free child care will be provided by Munchkin Land Daycare and is limited to 15 children, ages 6 months to 5 years. Anyone requesting day care services must register by calling (231) 582-8070 during normal business hours.

To register for the free parenting workshop, call (231) 582-8070.

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the proprietors of the White Crow Conservatory folk venue.

For more information, visit www.SmokinSleddogRecords. com.

Tickets are $15 and are on sale in advance at the Boyne Arts Collective, and also by contacting Michael Lee Seiler at (231) 582-2226.

PETOSKEY

Adventist fruit sale under way The Petoskey Seventh-day Adventist School is accepting orders for citrus fruit by the case through Friday, March 11.

Fruit available this month includes: Navel oranges — $30 full box, $17 half box Grapefruit — $27 full box; $14 half box Tangerines — $23, half box

Temple oranges — $27 full box, $15 half box Orders will be ready for pickup 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Petoskey Seventh-day Adventist School, 1404 Howard St. To order, e-mail www.petoskeysdachristianschool.com, or phone Dawn at (231) 238-4590.

Those who refer a friend will receive a 20 percent discount.

On the shelf

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Brian Braddock (left) of Walloon Lake Community Church assisted David Hills in a recent Bible study at the Emmet County Jail. Braddock challenged his small groups class at church to purchase 10 Bibles for the jail library so inmates would have access to them. Braddock (from left) presents the Life Recovery Bibles to chaplain Tom Tippett, Brenda Ford and sheriff Pete Wallin.

CHARLEVOIX

‘Frontier Boys’ makes Northern Michigan premiere ■ 2-week run

at Cinema III begins March 11

CHARLEVOIX — The feature film “The Frontier Boys” will have its Northern Michigan premiere at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at Charlevoix Cinema III. The film is currently slated to run for two weeks. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Charlevoix Cinemas III box office and are on

sale now.

Produced, written and directed

by Charlevoix native John Grooters, the film features performances by country music star Big Kenny, Grammy award-winning Christian artist Rebecca St. James, and former Olympic boxer turned pastor Earthquake Kelley.

Family approved by the Dove Foundation, “The Frontier Boys” is the story of four high school boys whose undefeated basketball season and friendship

are threatened after a drive-by shooting leaves one of them in a coma and one of them with a secret. They are inseparable on and off the court until Brent gets caught up in his older brother’s mixed-up life. Watch the trailer at www.thefrontierboys.com.

A fundraising event will take place 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Charlevoix High School’s auditorium. It will serve to raise money for BASES and Charlevoix High School’s Performing Arts Program.

BASES is a local nonprofit orga-

nization committed to providing substance-free environments and education for teens and adults.

Film director John Grooters got his start at Charlevoix High School’s Performing Arts Program. “Frontier Boys” merchandise and donations from local businesses will be offered in exchange for the purchase of raffle tickets. Additionally, the public will be able to ask questions of the filmmakers and cast and watch the trailer.

CHARLEVOIX

Computer classes offered at Charlevoix library CHARLEVOIX — The Charlevoix Public Library is offering computer training classes this spring. All library computer training takes place in the Coeling computer lab at the library from 10:30 a.m.-noon, unless noted otherwise The instructors for these classes are Linda Adams, Roger Gowell and Val Meyerson. Students must register by calling (231) 237-7340.

Class fee is $10 per session for those who do

not hold a Charlevoix library card.

Classes include: Computer Basics, March 9 and 11 or May 4 and 5 Internet Tricks, March 16 or May 11 E-mail Basics, March 18 The following intermediate level classes are for people who know the basics and are ready to move on to more specific information.

QuickBooks Intro, 6:30-8 p.m. March 8

Managing Your PC, March 15 and 17 Online Health Resources, March 25 Microsoft Word 2007 Basics, April 19 and 21 Microsoft Excel 2007 Basics, April 27 and 28 MS Publisher 2007 Basics, May 10 and 12 E-mail: Beyond the Basics, May 17 Be Safe Online, 6:30-8 p.m. May 19 The Charlevoix Public Library is located at 220 W. Clinton in downtown Charlevoix and can be visited at www.charlevoixlibrary.org.

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Friday, March 4, 2011 •

ALANSON

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Friday, March 4 Steel Drum band trip to Mardi Gras begins 7 p.m. — Varsity girls’ basketball, away Marquette Districts Saturday, March 5 8 a.m. — Middle school wrestling, away St. Ignace Invitational Monday, March 7 Middle school D.C./New York trip begins 3:30 p.m. — Elementary enrichment play tryouts, Central

7 p.m. — Varsity boys’ basketball, away Districts Gaylord Tuesday, March 8 3:30 p.m. — Elementary enrichment play tryouts, Central Wednesday, March 9 7 p.m. — Varsity boys’ basketball, home Districts (if necessary) Friday, March 11 Band Festival, middle school TBA — Varsity boys’ basketball, away Districts Alpena (if necessary)

Helping the homeless

Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteer Judy Brummeler (right) shows Kim Loomis the survey administered to guests at Petoskey’s Project Connect, an annual event that provides COURTESY PHOTO/ CODY MONTANA direct assistance to people in need. In order Alanson National Honor Society member Jade Kiogima (from left) and student council mem- to process the data collected at the event, a bers Taylor Oom and CB Wicker make plans for the school’s upcoming blood drive which will group of RSVP volunteers entered data into the take place 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the school’s multi-purpose room.

Michigan Statewide Homeless Management Information System. These volunteers learned a new database and then committed a significant amount of time to the effort — some serving more than 20 hours. The data collected are not turned away autocan be used for Austin Hart matically, and do have an op- at the Project Connect event and entered by anybody with Alanson High School portunity to give blood. the same blood RSVP members will be used to understand In most states donors must both the success of the event as well as to unALANSON — The spirit of type. The blood be an adult to give blood. In types are A posigiving is often said to be the derstand poverty and need in our community.

Michigan, however, a new greatest gift, better than any tive/negative, B

Alanson school hosts blood drive material gift. This statement is true, especially if the gift of giving can save a life.

The American Red Cross often holds blood drives at schools across the nation.

From 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, they will hold a blood drive open to the public in the multipurpose room of Alanson Public Schools in Alanson.

The blood drive, sponsored by the Alanson High School National Honor Society and the high school student council, is the second one the school has hosted this year.

The blood that is taken from the donors is used for various reasons, including adding to the donor’s personal supply, which can be used if the donor is in an accident or any other medical emergency that may need blood.

The blood isn’t just used personally though. The blood

positive/negative, and O posiAustin tive/negative.

Hart People that have an O blood type are universal donors, meaning their blood can be used for anyone.

The process of giving blood includes answering a series of questions, and depending on the results, an individual may or may not be able to give blood. After the questions, an aide will use a small tube-like needle attached to a hose to find a vein. Once the needle goes in the vein, the blood drains down the hose into a blood bag. The donor usually gives a pint, but some donors are able to give two, depending on their health. Some medications will not allow a person to donate to protect the donated blood supply. People with allergies, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol

law has passed allowing 16-year-olds to donate with parental consent. Other requirements include a minimum weight of 110 pounds and general good health. The benefits of donating include not only the satisfaction of possibly helping save a life, but donors can also earn scholarships for reaching a goal number of blood donations. The donation goal for Alanson’s fall blood drive was 29 pints. The second goal, which is the upcoming drive on March 9, is 31 pints.

When the required goal is reached, the Red Cross gives a $1,000 scholarship to the school. To schedule an appointment, log onto redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Alanson, or call the school at (231) 548-2261.

Austin Hart is a junior at Alanson High School and the son of Jennifer Greenier of Alanson.

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Calling in year-old loan could cost relationship with daughter Dear Annie: A year ago, my husband and I lent my daughter some money to help with her mortgage payments, insurance, etc.

She told us she would pay a certain amount each month until the loan was paid up or until she got the settlement she was waiting for.

As I write this, she has not attempted to pay anything.

When I bring it up, she yells, “You’ll get your money when I get mine!� She no longer answers the phone when I call, and when I text, she rarely responds. When she does, it is only to bring up things that

happened in the past. She hasn’t come right out and said it, but I get the distinct impression that she doesn’t want me in her Annie’s life anymore.

Mailbox I am at my wits’ end. She is over 30 and still acts like a defiant teenager. I have already told her I will never again lend her a dime. In the process of trying to help her, I may have lost my daughter.

What can I do now? — Trying Too Hard in New York Dear Trying: This is not

about you. It’s about the money. Your daughter either doesn’t have the means to pay you back, or she doesn’t want to. When she thinks of you, all that comes to mind is her guilt. By pushing you away, she also won’t have to part with that settlement money (if she ever gets it). Either chalk this up to a bad loan and let her know she’s off the hook, or insist on repayment and run the risk of an estrangement — whichever result is easier for you to live with.

E-mail questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.com.

To advertise your worship services call Dawn Cross 231.439.9324 or email: dcross@petoskeynews.com

Alanson Church of the Nazarene M-68 & Mission Road, Alanson - 548-5462 Rev. David Brantley, Pastor Sunday School 9:45am • Morning Worship 11am Children’s Ministries and Nursery Provided www.alansonnazarene.org

Community Reformed Church Corner of US 31 and Meech • Charlevoix • 547-9482 Pastor: Chip Sauer Sunday Worship: 8:30, 10:45 Sunday School for all ages: 9:45-10:30 • Nursery Available Sr. Hi 6:30pm Sunday • Jr. Hi 6:30pm Wednesday crcoffice@communityreformed.net • www.communityreformed.net

Feeling Left Out? 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 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

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First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey 501 E. Mitchell St. 231-347-4792 Reaching Upward, Growing Inward, Sending Outward

The Catholic Communities of L’Arbre Croche MASS SCHEDULE

Christ Episcopal Church 200 State Street, Charlevoix - 547-6322 To celebrate God’s love through worship, ministry and hospitality John S. David, Rector 10:00 am Sunday - The Holy Eucharist Rite I during Lent 10:00 am Saturday - Bible Study

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 1020 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey - 347-2350 Rector, Rev. Gregory Brown 8:30 am Sunday - The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm - Informal Eucharist and Bible Study

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

Come & see ...

First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs SUNDAYS: 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

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

Sunday School for all ages 10am Morning Service 11am • Evening 6pm • Mid-Week (Wednesday) 7pm

Handicap Accessible • Elevator Access

www.holychildhoodchurch.org • 231-526-2017

landmarkbaptistchurch.ws

New Life Anglican Church

Petoskey United Methodist Church

Sunday Worship 9:45am

Sunday School 11:00am

Nursery Provided

office@petoskeypres.org

www.petoskeypres.org

Independent Fundamental • Dr. Gary Biggs, Pastor

“More of His Graceâ€? Radio Show • WMKT 1270 AM • 9-10am Saturdays

Corner of Grove & Waukazoo, Petoskey

1804 E. Mitchell, Petoskey - 347-2733

St. Francis Xavier Church

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

8:45 am Contemporary Worship

513 Howard St.• Petoskey • 347-4133

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

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

Word of Life Community Church 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

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

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5pm • Sunday 8 & 10am Our family of faith welcomes all visitors to their home away from home.

Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

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

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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HARBOR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Volunteering opens eyes, heart and mind Sara Erxleben Harbor Springs High School

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Harbor Springs students (from left) Brooke Paige, Breehe Simkins, Meagan Mathews and Kay Paige chat on their cell phones instead of talking to each other.

Cell phones: friend and foe Annica Benn Harbor Springs High School

HARBOR SPRINGS — Cell phones have affected our lives immensely, mostly for the good, yet with some drawbacks.

Cell phone technology first appeared in 1973, but in the last 20 years, it has become more widespread. The evolution of the cell phone, however, is Annica fascinating.

Benn “The cell phone is a great tool with different apps. It also helps you with decisions in buying things,” said Harbor Springs schools media center specialist, Thom Blank.

There is now an application that allows buyers to scan products with their cell phone and compare prices with other companies that sell the same product.

Cell phones are the best multitasking tools, whether used for doing homework, checking final

scores of favorite sports teams, listening to music, or texting friends.

With new technology being created every day, it’s hard to keep up with the changes. No matter what you are interested in, there seems to be a new application available in seconds. Recently, Apple hit 10 billion downloads, with the numbers rising every day. There is even an app you can use to start your car, when the weather is too cold. With a simple push of a button, you can start your car, turn your lights off in your house, or even lock your doors.

“My grandson plays the games on my iPhone all the time,” said Harbor Springs High School principal Susan Jacobs.

However, phones can cause problems for drivers. This past July, Michigan passed a new law — no texting while driving.

“I am not a fan of cell phones, especially texting,” said Harbor Springs senior Emily Skau.

There has been talk lately about pedestrians being distracted

while running and listening to their iPods or texting. Are they too distracted listening to their iPods to notice traffic approaching them? Students’ opinions vary.

“I think it’s a good idea … people get killed by not paying attention and it’s their own fault.

They shouldn’t be walking and texting,” said Harbor Springs junior Samantha Ward.

In 2008 more than 1,000 pedestrians visited the emergency room because they were distracted. Most injuries suffered by distracted walkers are minor, such as bruises, fractures, and sprains, but in extreme cases, injuries can be fatal.

As the horseless carriage is to the automobile, so is the cell phone to the smart phone. The cell phone technology is constantly changing and we, as society are eating it up. It is a friend, mostly, but we need to beware of its hazards.

HARBOR SPRINGS — Many people take what they have for granted. I am completely guilty of that. Living in Harbor Springs has made it too easy to forget that there are people who are less fortunate.

I was curious when my cousin asked me to join her last year to serve the homeless in Detroit. I thought it would be a cool experience.

When I first thought of a homeless person, I thought of dirty people who are basically drug addicts, alcoholics and mentally ill. Many of the people I met that year proved that stereotype wrong.

Some people were there because of gambling habits, poor financial decisions, or job layoffs that left them penniless. There were also mothers with young children.

This is the second year I have been volunteering with Christ-Net, an organization with the help of local churches that provide homeless services. Each church takes a turn for one week. The churches feed, house and provide new clothing, laundry services and meals for 30 people who have nowhere else to go.

Trying to put yourself in someone else’s shoes is a challenging thing to do and by no means have I even come close. The opportunity has given me a new insight on homelessness in our state.

This year, one of my favorite “guests” was Scott, who would stay up every night to play euchre with us.

He always had a joke to tell, and always wore a smile on his Sara face despite his life’s Erxleben challenges.

There were many “guests” there like him. For instance, John was extremely friendly. Instead of just sitting down and enjoying himself like most of the “guests,” he would help us prepare food and serve the meals.

It amazes me how grateful most of them are. Instead of being upset for what they do NOT have, they are thankful for what they do.

Motivated, optimistic, happy and thankful are some words I would use to describe many and most of them.

Being there was humbling as well. Some “guests” used to be financially well off, but have stumbled recently with our economy.

After being there and meeting people who have so little, it helped me become more appreciative.

I guess you could say that there are many benefits to community service work. It opens one’s eyes, heart and mind.

Sara Erxleben is a freshman at Harbor Springs High School. She is the daughter of Christyn and Kurt Erxleben.

Annica Benn is a senior at Harbor Springs High School. She is the daughter of Mark and Bonnietta Benn.

Native students revive traditions

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Marisa Halfacer

Texting inclass has become a regular activity for many students. Teach ers often have a difficult time detecting it.

Harbor Springs High Scvhool

HARBOR SPRINGS — The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is trying to change the fact that many kids are losing the cultural values that their ancestors once took pride in.

A project is currently under way for local native teens to learn more about their cultural traditions. This project is headed by the Peace Grant coordiMarisa nator and director Halfacer of youth services Kristy Dayson, and Barry Bott, the Peace Grant youth assistant, who are both employed by the the tribe’s youth department. Dayson, who played a major role in acquiring the Peace Grant for teens, has given the teens something that they will never forget.

“I’m really glad that we get a chance to do something like this. I like hanging out with my friends and being able to do something cool like this,” said junior Dylan Keller.

The grant was awarded to the tribe to expand cultural enrichments for Native American students. With the greatly appreciated money, the group decided to create cultural feast bags. These feast bags hold tremendous cultural significance to members of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

Back in the day, when someone was invited to a feast, there was no such thing as paper plates.

Guests would bring their own dishes in a “feast bag.” These bags were handmade, and decorated with beads, feathers and talismans, to represent one’s clan, elements of nature, or personal interests. Many bags showed intricate bead work and took many hours to complete.

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After hours of hard work, these students are ready to put their feast bags on display. The group includes (back row from left) teacher Cheryl Halfacer, Emilio Becenti, Tyler Keller, Mitch Laughlin, Tyler Laughlin, Tristan Kenwabikise, Barry Bott (Peace Grant associate), and Austin Schlappi; (front from left) Dylan Keller, Nicole Laughlin and Maya Schlappi.

“On my bag I’m making a deer.

It’s really small yet it has taken me a long time to complete. I did not know it would be this hard and time consuming,” said freshman Tyler Keller.

During the first workshop, the students learned about different cultural feasts and traditions that their tribe celebrated. They learned that their ancestors used the feast bags for birthdays, harvest feasts, powwows, and the traditional Ghost Supper.

The Native American students at Harbor Springs High School have been very busy these last few weeks. Many did not know that when they started the project, it would take this long.

“We had a lot of different projects planned, but since this one is taking so long we just decided to go for it. A lot of kids thought that it was a really cool project,” said Title VII coordinator Cheryl Halfacer.

Although some students already knew the art of beading, it

was a new experience for many and difficult process for the beginners.

“My grandma taught me a little bit of beading before we started this project, so I have been trying my best to help out everyone else,” said junior Maya Schlappi.

Students from every grade level gather on mentor group days in the Annishnabemowin classroom so they can continue working on their project. The grant provides food and lets students eat lunch on this day as a group in order to promote healthy eating, which is part of the program as well.

Hopefully, the Peace Grant will enable the Native American students a special cultural opportunity, many of them will be able to learn the skills of their ancestors, and take more pride and value in themselves and the work that they do.

Marisa Halfacer is a junior at Harbor Springs High School. Her parents are Cheryl and Tom Halfacer.

HARBOR SPRINGS — The California State Supreme Court recently weighed in on a controversial topic, one that students everywhere, especially here at Harbor Springs High School have been debating lately.

Is it justified for authorities to search your cell phone?

For kids who are caught texting in class, having their phones taken away can be somewhat daunting. In some cases, it means their contacts, text message, and call logs will be rooted through, and their privacy revoked.

“It’s personal property, it’s theirs and the school doesn’t have the right to look through someone’s phone,” said Harbor Springs senior Kenny Krull.

Many students feel the same and believe that it’s illegal for school officials to look through a cell phone. They often take extreme measures like locking their phones, removing the memory card, or even stealing the phone off of a teacher’s desk before it can be turned in to the main office.

Harbor Springs High School Principal Susan Jacobs feels differently.

“We (the office) have asked you not to have them in class ... we don’t know if you’re using them to cheat or for what,” said Jacobs.

Gregory Diaz, a California resident, feels Harbor students’ pain. In 2007, he was arrested for purchasing drugs from a police informant. Without a warrant, police searched through his phone and found text messages

that implicated him in a drug deal. He appealed his conviction, saying that the evidence was gathered in violation of the Fourth Amendwhich preTyler ment, vents unreasonable Laughlin search and seizure.

The California court ruled that the police can indeed look at your cell phone without a warrant.

They consider it a part of your “personal effects,” like the contents of your pocket.

The 1985 Supreme Court Case New Jersey vs. TLO established the right for school authorities to search a student’s belongings upon “reasonable suspicion.”

Students basically give up their rights to privacy when they enter the public school building.

The question then, is it right, or acceptable, to search a person’s cell phone for evidence of cheating or illegal use when it’s a clear violation of privacy and possibly the Fourth Amendment.

Students certainly have more freedoms than an arrestee. The rules, however, are traditionally left to the interpretation of those in authority.

Where schooling is required until the age of 18, it’s better to spend time working and earning an education than squandering it texting. For something as trivial as texting in class, it’s probably worth it just to wait until the end of class to text instead of having your phone taken.

Tyler Laughlin is a senior at Harbor Springs High School. His parents are Barbara and Barry Laughlin.

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Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Austin Hart

High school students joined in the fun on Top Hat Tuesday when the senior ALANSON— No reading month English class volunis complete without celebrating teered to organize Dr. Seuss and his literary accomthe day’s celebration. plishments.

The seniors March is reading month, and Austin dressed a few of many local schools and libraries Hart their own as Cat in are hosting special events for the the Hat and Things celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birth1 and 2. The class all day, which is March 2. helped the kindergartners create Alanson Elementary School is top hats resembling the Cat in having a week-long celebration for this renowned author of chil- the Hat’s, read Dr. Seuss stories to groups of the children, and dren’s books In Natalie Cantrell and Melissa brought props related to the stories while wearing their favorite DeWyre’s kindergarten classes hat. they celebrated by having acEach kindergartner received a tivities throughout the week and balloon with one of Dr. Seuss’ colread many Dr. Seuss books. ors and their name on it. Senior In addition, each day of the Thomas Williams made a cake in week had a different theme; Mixed-up Monday, Top Hat Tues- the likeness of the Cat in the Hat that the kindergartners enjoyed day, Wacky Wednesday, Funny after the reading and crafts.

Food Thursday, and Pajama Day Friday, which kept the kindergartners entertained and enthuAustin Hart is junior at Alanson High School siastic about reading all day. and the son of Kelly Greenier.

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Alanson High School seniors Sarah Matthew (left) and Nicole Perino, dressed as Thing 2 and Thing 1, get ready to join the kindergarten celebration of Dr. Seuss Week in Alanson.

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Cat in the Hat (Taylor Oom) poses with (front, from left) kindergartners Gauge Ginop, Brandon Nguyen (middle) Jaden Taylor, (back, from left) senior Thomas Williams and kindergartner Sara Wochoski.

Kindergartners Jayna Gahn and Jozlyn Schwartzfisher work on their Cat in the Hat hats in Natlie Cantrell’s class.

RIGHT: Cat in the Hat (senior Taylor Oom) high fives kindergartner Gary Gorney in Natalie Cantrell’s class Dr. Seuss celebration.

LEFT: Kindergartner Gauge Ginop and Cat in the Hat (senior Taylor Oom) pose together at the Dr. Seuss celebration at Alanson Elementary School.

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clement weather.

The forecast shows a slightly higher than average annual increase over the 2.5 to 3 percent average during the past 20 years.

“Since food costs have been rising steadily for the past six months, our estimation is slightly higher than the historical average,” said Ephraim Leibtag, a food economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “It starts with (increases) in basic commodities — energy is definitely one of them — also basic feed products like corn, soybeans and wheat.”

Beef, pork, eggs, dairy, fats and oils are all categories already increasing above the annual average, Leibtag said.

Regionally, one of the commodities quickly becoming more expensive is the cost of oil — directly showing up as a spike in the cost to transport food to remote locations, like say, a land mass surrounded by the Great Lakes. “ I n i t s r aw f o r m , e n e r g y doesn’t have a huge impact, but where it does make a difference is the supply chain. In terms of where we are right now, you have to look back at 2008 when gas

prices were rising like this and food prices were rising as well,” he said.

National gas prices climbed to a high $4.11 per gallon average for unleaded regular gas in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The current national average for unleaded fuel is $3.427 per gallon, up 32 cents from a month ago and 72 cents from a year ago at this time.

Those upward trending gas prices could easily cause grocery prices to increase well beyond the expected increase.

But, Leibtag says the current rate of increase isn’t enough to force large changes in the habits of the consumers.

Traditionally, increasing costs make consumers transition into more frugal shoppers.

The trend can be seen at local markets and stores by people spending the same, but generally getting less.

“With my wife and I, we (make cuts) within our budget,” said Lyal Hankins, Harbor Springs IGA meat department manager and long-time grocer. “If you normally buy 20 things, you scale

back and may only get 17 items.”

At the Harbor Springs IGA, the burden often falls on the department managers to find the quality items with the lowest price to offset higher food prices, Hankins said.

Among the items climbing in cost is produce.

“Over the Super Bowl weekend, Mexico had almost a 100 percent loss in crops due to temperatures dropping 15 degrees,” Hankins said. “I know some of those items have gone up 200 and 400 percent for the store’s cost.

It’s going to be somewhat passed on to the consumer.”

In his own department, Hankins said beef has been fluctuating, but pork and smoked meats have had regular price hikes.

“Some of these things have been on a steady, steady rise now for months,” he said.

According to the most recent per family cost statistics released in 2011 by the U.S. Census Bureau, families of four spent an average of $133 per week on groceries if they were on a “thrifty” plan and those following a “liberal” plan averaged $264 per week.

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personal challenge.

“What I found is that you can still eat healthy while saving a lot of money,” Spegele explained.

“Food can be extremely expensive, but if you have a plan and know where to look, you can save so much money in a year’s time.”

Today, Spegele, 34, feeds her family of four on roughly $200 a month while rarely using coupons.

“I don’t think saving money is as big as a challenge as people sometimes make it out to be,” she said. “Anyone can do it. Once you get a routine down, it’s maybe 10 minutes out of your day to plan ahead and pick up a couple items. It will save you a lot in the long run.”

Spegele offers these tips for those looking to still eat well, while also trimming their food budget:

Look for discounts

Spegele never pays full price for food unless it’s a necessity, such as milk.

“Local grocery stores mark down produce and meats all the time. I’ve seen them marked down as much as 90 percent,”

she said. “And you can find a rotisserie chicken for just $2 because they have to mark it down after a certain amount of time.”

Spegele said she has never had an issue with food poisoning. She just uses the marked down food right away or freezes it for later use. She also uses off brands to save money.

Be open to new foods “I don’t always know what I’m going to do with the discounted food I buy, but it forces you to try new things,” Spegele said.

If she’s really at a loss of what to do with a food, it usually goes into a soup.

Use substitutions Spe gele makes swaps such as kale for spinach or tofu for cheese in pasta dishes.

“Just be open to making a few changes in recipes. A lot of times you can’t even taste much of a difference,” she explained.

Support local businesses “A lot of people think you can’t shop locally and save money, but that’s just not true,” Spegele said.

Many area bakeries offer a section of “day old” items which are discounted.

Also, talk with local farmers and in the summer, check out farm markets. Prices are often lower than at grocery stores and you can get your food fresh from the source.

Freeze or can When your favorite food is in season, buy it in bulk at a cheaper price. Then can or freeze the food for later use throughout the year.

“If you don’t have the freezer space, try splitting big bulk items with a friend or family member,” Spegele said.

Have a system Buying most items at a discounted price does take some patience and creativity. But in the long run, you’ll save money and still be able to eat a variety of healthy foods.

“You have to be willing to think outside the box,” Spegele noted.

“It might take some time to get a plan in place, but it makes a big difference in the long run and you will save money.”

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UN: Food prices hit record high in February ROME (AP) — Global food prices have reached their highest point in 20 years and could increase further because of rising oil prices stemming from the unrest in Libya and the Mideast, a U.N. agency warned Thursday.

Skyrocketing food prices have been among the triggers for protests in Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere, and raised fears of a repeat of the food price crises in 2007 and 2008.

Some experts point to key differences compared to those years: for one, the price of rice, an important food security commodity, is much lower today. Still, Oxfam called the hike “deeply worrying.”

The Food and Agriculture Organization said in a statement that its food price index was up 2.2 percent last month, the highest record in both real, inflation-corrected terms and nominal terms since the agency started monitoring prices two decades ago.

It also was the eighth consecutive month that food prices had risen, the Rome-based agency said.

In January, the index had already registered a record peak.

The increase was driven mostly by higher prices of cereals, meat and dairy products, FAO said.

Sugar was the only commodity of the groups being monitored whose price hadn’t risen.

Global oil prices, which increased on concerns about the potential impact of supply disruptions following unrest in Libya, are a crucial variable.

“Unexpected oil price spikes could further exacerbate an already precarious situation in food markets,” said David Hallam, director of FAO’s trade and market division. “This adds even more uncertainty concerning the price outlook just as plantings for crops in some of the major growing regions are about to start.”

Oil prices affect food markets in many ways, from production to transport costs. One crucial link is through biofuels: when oil prices are high, there is a bigger incentive to produce more biofuels, using crops and driving food prices up, said Abdolreza Abbassian, senior grains economist with FAO. “This is what happened in 20072008,” he said in an interview with The Associated Press. “The longer these prices remain high, the more we have to think that it could have a spillover effect into

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In 2010, the regional organization had a 50 percent increase in use. More than 150,000 customer visits were recorded last year at the five centers, in a region with a population of less than 350,000.

The bulk of those visits were people seeking to get back to work, says Jane Sage, manager of Northwest Michigan Works.

“We do a lot of retraining, try-

In this June 11 photo, wheat stands against a setting sun near Isabel, Kan. A U.N. food agency said Thursday that global food prices reached new highs in February and warns that oil price spikes could provoke further increases.

the grain sector, especially in coming weeks and months.”

Abbassian noted that compared to the crisis of 2007-08, rice prices today are half what they were then. Global stock levels are for the most part ample compared to three years ago, he said, but they are being drawn down and could become a factor this year and next year.

“In the face of growing demand and a decline in world cereal production in 2010, global cereal stocks this year are expected to fall sharply,” the agency said.

The FAO index records monthly changes in international prices of a basket of food commodities, including cereal, oils and fats and sugar.

Oxfam, the aid group, urged governments to tackle the issue together with measures including curbing speculation, increasing transparency on food stocks and reversing the drive for biofuels.

“Millions more people are sliding into poverty as they struggle to afford basic food supplies,” said Oxfam’s food policy adviser Thierry Kesteloot. “A sit-and-wait attitude among governments in the hope that there will be good harvests over the next few months means gambling with people’s lives.”

Briefs ing to give people computer skills and helping improve their math and science skills,” Sage said.

Northwest Michigan Works also works closely with area chambers of commerce to scout for job openings that are often not openly listed, as well as paying half the wages from some new employees while they train on the job.

While some in Washington, D.C., say the program is a duplication of services, Sage questions whether that is true in Northern Michigan.

“I see here and there people do what we do — like resume coaching — but they charge,” Sage said. “When you are unemployed, you don’t have the money to pay.”

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remodeling process. Visitors are encouraged to use the entrance on the west side of the building located off of State Street.

“Construction has now started inside the building and we will provide a face lift to the outside of the building that is consistent with our Petoskey neighbors. I expect the construction to take between 3.5 to 4 months to complete,” said Doug Caldwell, Petoskey News-Review publisher.

Petoskey-based Ironwood Construction has been hired as contractor on the Caldwell project and will also look to use local resources to complete the project.

“We hired a local contractor (Ironwood Construction) that will use local construction labor to complete the remodel,” Caldwell said. “Using local construction labor was key to this project and as I see it, important to our local economy.”

With an emphasis on a smooth construction process, readers and

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the public will not notice an interruption in the newspaper production or customer service during the construction process.

Offices currently located at the front of the News-Review building are being relocated to the back of the building, in close proximity to the temporary entrance.

Using environmentally friendly materials and fixtures is a priority for the project. The number of lights throughout the newsroom will be reduced and have higher output to improve efficiency.

Lights and other materials will also be recycled to other locations such as the press room to minimize cost and waste.

Additional windows will also be added to the west side of the building to allow for more natural light.

One benefit of the remodeling project for the community will be an expanded conference area in the back of the building, which will have a partition to create two areas or a single, 50-person meeting space.

The Kiwanis Club of Petoskey currently has board meetings in

the conference room, but the expanded area will allow for future seminars and additional public use.

An additional conference area will be created at the front of the building and a remodeled employee lunch room will serve as a fourth, alternate conference room.

To alleviate congestion from News-Review trucks loading on Howard Street, a new loading dock is being built to the replace 1970-era doors that are no longer in use.

Overall, the project aims to improve the accessibility of the News-Review staff to the community and also to improve the workspace for employees.

“The remodeling of the Petoskey News-Review is a project of great anticipation by our employees. The remodel will consist of improvements inside and out,” Caldwell said. “When finished, the building will better equip our staff to do their jobs. I envision this ‘make over’ as a positive project for community and a wise local investment.”

Pro-Gadhafi fighters clamp down in Tripoli ahead of planned protest, attack nearby rebel city TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Fighters loyal to Moammar Gadhafi set up checkpoints in Tripoli, searching cars, ahead of planned anti-government protests Friday, raising fears of new bloodshed in the Libyan capital where a heavy crackdown the past week has spread fear among residents.

The opposition has called for protesters to march out of mosques after noon prayers in demonstrations demanding Gadhafi’s ouster. Similar protests last Friday were met by brutal retaliation: Pro-regime militiamen opened fire immediately on the marches, killing and wounding a still unknown number.

Internet services, which have been spotty throughout Libya’s upheaval, appeared to be halted completely in Tripoli on Friday, as well as in Benghazi, the opposition’s stronghold in the east. The extent of the cutoff was not clear.

Control of the capital is crucial to the Libyan leader, since it remains his strongest remaining bastion amid the uprising that began on Feb. 15 and has broken the entire eastern half of Libya out of his control. Even some cities in the west near Tripoli have fallen to the uprising, and the opposition has repelled repeated attacks by pro-Gadhafi forces trying to take back the territories.

A large force from a brigade led by one of Gadhafi’s sons led a new attack Friday on Zawiya, the closest opposition-held city to Tripoli, a resident said.

More carry-on luggage costing TSA millions a year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Choosing to carry your luggage onto a plane instead of checking it with an airline might save you a few bucks at the ticket counter but it’s costing taxpayers about a quarter-billion dollars a year.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told Congress this week that luggage fees have prompted more passengers to hold onto their bags, which means more items for Transportation Security Administration officers to inspect at security checkpoints at a cost of about $260 million annually.

“When you have to pay to check a bag it increases carry-on luggage and that means there is more to inspect at the gate and so forth for passengers to get on planes,” Napolitano said during testimony before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on homeland security.

Napolitano was addressing a question from Sen. Mary Landrieu, a Louisiana Democrat and chairwoman of the subcommittee, who asked whether airlines should help make up for some of the extra costs.

“Checked bagged fees are increasing, it looks like, the cost to TSA because people don’t want to pay the fees so they are not checking bags and putting more on the planes,” Landrieu said the hearing Wednesday. “My question is, do the taxpayers have to pick up this fee? Or should we be looking at the airlines for some of the profits that they make from these fees to offset the cost the taxpayer.”

Improving economy raises hopes for better hiring

WASHINGTON (AP) — Economists are expecting a strong report on job growth in February, bolstered by news that fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week than in any week in nearly three years.

The sharp decline in applications for unemployment benefits, along with positive reports Thursday from retailers and the service industry, are the latest evidence that hiring will pick up this year.

Some analysts responded to

the new data by raising their forecasts for how many jobs the economy created last month. The consensus is 175,000, but many economists are now estimating 200,000 or more, and they expect the pace to hold for the rest of the year. The government releases the February jobs report on Friday.

“All signs point to much stronger hiring,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “I think we finally have a prescription for a better job mar-

ket.“ A few economists are expecting the government to report that employers added as many as 300,000 jobs last month, although that’s on the high end of forecasts.

January’s figures were anemic — just 36,000 jobs added — partly because of severe winter storms that kept businesses closed. As much as a quarter of February’s job gains could come from people returning to payrolls after the bad weather.

But most people pay more attention to the unemployment rate, which fell from 9.8 percent in November to 9 percent in January, the quickest decline in more than half a century.

Economists believe the rate edged up to 9.1 percent in February. Unemployment rates often rise when the economy improves and people who haven’t been looking for jobs start hunting again.

People who aren’t looking are not counted as unemployed.

It would take up to 300,000 new jobs a month on a consistent basis to reduce the unemployment rate significantly, economists say. But few analysts — even those on the high end of February’s forecast — think monthly job gains in the 300,000-plus range could be repeated month after month.

Companies have dramatically slowed the pace of layoffs. That’s a major reason why economists are more optimistic that companies will hire more aggressively.

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Candles frame a photo at a memorial service for Scott and Jean Adam, shot to death Feb. 22 by Somali pirates while sailing south of Oman, at the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., Wednesday. Fuller Theological Seminary is where Scott Adam was a student, then an adjunct professor,after leaving a 30-year career as a Hollywood associate producer. completely,” said Paul Gelder, the editor of Yachting Monthly.

In posts on the magazine’s web site forum Scuttlebutt, worried sailors discuss canceled or rerouted plans and trade frightening stories of witnessing attacks.

Yachts trying to sail from Asia to Europe through the Suez Canal face tough choices. They can’t sail in the other direction because the winds aren’t right. Bigger yachts can go around the southern tip of Africa, but the Cape of Good Hope is notorious for storms and shipwrecks.

For those who live aboard their boats and want to get home, few choices remain: shell out big money to ship home their yacht or hire guards — or run the Somali gauntlet.

Over the past six months, Peters & May Ltd., a company that specializes in shipping boats and yachts, has seen a roughly 300 percent increase in inquiries from captains interested in shipping their vessels rather than risking going through pirate-infested waters, said managing director Angus Bruce Jones.

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On Wednesday, six Naval Guards employees fought off six pirates who had attacked and boarded the Capricorn, a yacht crewed by a Dutch couple, Jakobsson said.

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can’t or won’t pay for expensive shipping or guards.

Instead, they might hire a crew to take the risk for them, said Mat SandysWinsch of Direct Yacht Deliveries. His company used to sail three or four yachts a year through the Indian Ocean to deliver to owners who would meet them in the Mediterranean. But since Christmas, the company has suspended sailing between India and the Suez Canal because of pirates.

“The attacks had spread north to the Omani coast.

They had basically blocked off the route we were taking,” he said, adding that many in the yachting community don’t take pirates seriously enough.

“The feeling is that it is a big wide ocean and no one can touch you,” SandysWinsch said. “That’s not true,” Rene Tiemessem, who is organizing a rally from Thailand to Turkey, said the people on his convoy through the Indian Ocean live on their yachts and don’t have the spare cash for guards or shipping.

He’s asked for an escort from the inter national warships fighting piracy off East Africa. But the only vessels who get those are the ones delivering food aid to war-ravaged Somalia, whose lawless shores are dotted with pirate camps.

Navies say they are too thinly stretched already to start escorting everyone.

“There’s no alternative for us” than to sail this route, he said. “People feel

abandoned.”

With many yachtsmen abandoning the region altogether, industries dependent on the routes are being devastated.

At Kilifi Boatyard in Kenya, Peter Bateman has laid off half his permanent staff. Ten years ago, they’d see more than a dozen yachts come in needing repairs, paint and other work. This year, not one.

Out of 20 yachts considering coming here from the Chagos islands in the Indian Ocean this year, he said, 17 had turned around and gone back to Asia and three had gone around South Africa.

The tiny island nation of the Seychelles, a favorite with yachters, has seen tourism revenue drop by 15 percent, while fisheries, shipping and fuel sales to boats are all down by 30 percent or more, its Foreign Ministry said.

B l u e Wa t e r R a l l i e s , which organized the sailing rally attended by the four Americans before they peeled off and were captured and executed as American warships trailed the seized yacht, has canceled its next rally because of the poor economic climate and fears over pirate attacks, said Blue Water director Richard Bolt, who knew the four Americans.

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Rodriguez is among thousands of sailors who once steered their yachts across the warm Indian Ocean without a second thought, but are now rerouting, hiring replacement crews, packing their boats aboard cargo ships and contracting armed guards, or canceling their dream voyages altogether.

With Somali pirates seizing vessels and killing hostages in an area as vast as the continental United States, boatyards, restaurants and other establishments among the yachters’ routes have seen business fall, with some of their customer base scared off.

Rodriguez, a 44-year-old Briton, sailed from his homeland to Florida with his wife and two children.

But the family didn’t push on through the Panama Canal. They knew their around-the-world route would eventually take them past waters infested by Somali pirates, who in 2009 kidnapped a British yachting couple, the Chandlers, near the Seychelles and held them for 388 days under often brutal conditions.

“We bought our charts the day before the Chandlers got taken,” Rodriguez said.

“Three months of angst followed while we tried to decide what to do ... it’s an enormous effort to do a trip like that and you don’t get the opportunity very often.”

Somali pirates killed four American yachters last month and kidnapped a Danish family aboard their 43-foot sailboat last week. A South African couple taken off their sailboat in October are still being held.

The European Union Naval Force has done its best to warn yachters of the danger, said spokesman Wing Cmdr. Paddy O’Kennedy.

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DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday defended his plan to tax pensions as a way to help pull the state out of its deep financial deficit, while Senate Republicans worked to compile a list of possible alternatives to the proposal.

Many in the state are opposed to change at a time when change is what Michigan needs most, Snyder told civic and business leaders at a political forum in Detroit. “This is a case where we need to think of long-term policy,� Snyder said during the Pancakes and Politics question-and-answer session. “We proposed a comprehensive solution that is financially sounds for 2012 and says we have a balanced budget for 2013. Would you rather keep the old system?�

The state is facing an estimated $1.4 billion shortfall in the upcoming budget year that begins Oct. 1.

Snyder’s budget proposal includes a $1.8 billion tax cut for businesses, deep cuts to public schools and universities and tax hikes for most individual taxpayers,

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Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville said Thursday the developing list of possible alternatives to the pension Snyder tax will be discussed with his Republican caucus, which has a 26-12 edge over Democrats. Some Senate Republicans have said they’re opposed to taxing pensions or have concerns about Snyder’s proposal.

Richardville said that if the Senate opposes pieces of Snyder’s proposal they will have to balance it out by cutting programs or finding revenues somewhere else within the budget. “My challenge to the caucus has been all along if there are pieces you don’t like, then we’re going to

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Richardville and Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger are urging colleagues to take a big-picture view of Snyder’s budget proposal rather than singling out pieces for attack such as the pension plan. “I think the governor deserves to have a fair hearing on his proposal as he presented it, and that’s what’s happening in the House,� Bolger said. “I understand everybody wants an answer today on this issue. But it’s going to take time for this to properly go through the committee process.�

Snyder, a Republican, presented his $45.9 billion budget proposal last month to state le gislators. He wants lawmakers to send him the completed budget

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Snyder will be successful if his plans for change are perceived as “fair,� Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said following the forum. “It it’s perceived that they’re picking winners and losers, in terms of who gets more pain, then he’s going to have a more difficult task to get this done in the two years,� said Ficano, a Democrat.

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge who declared President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul unconstitutional ruled Thursday that states must continue implementing it while the case makes its way through the courts.

U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson was responding to a request from Obama administration attorneys who sought to ensure Florida and 25 other states follow the law until their challenge to it is resolved.

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Veteran PetoskeyHigh School boys’ basketball coach Dennis Starkey (left) is presented the Big North Conference championship trophy by athletic director Gary Hice moments following the Northmen’s 63-48 victory over

Traverse City Central Thursday at the Petoskey High School gym. Petoskey became the first team in league history to finish with back-to-back unbeaten seasons, and is just the third team in league history to go undefeated.

Historic night as Northmen rally past Central, finish unbeaten in Big North Conference again Andy Sneddon (231)439-9345 - asneddon@petoskeynews.com

Historic, in so many ways.

On a night when Petoskey High School athletics honored one of its very best, the Northmen made some history of their own and turned in one of the most-memorable 10-minute stretches the long and storied program has seen.

“T his is a night that creates memories for these guys,” Petoksey boys’ basketball coach Dennis Starkey said of his players. “It was a great atmosphere.”

Indeed, it was.

The Northmen rallied from an eight-point third-quarter deficit with a one-for-the-ages 31-3 surge in downing inspired Traverse City Central, 63-48, to close off a remarkable regular season with a 19-1 record and a 10-0 finish in the Big North Conference.

Petoskey became the first team in the 14-year history of the league to finish back-to-back unbeaten seasons, and it is just the third team in league history to go undefeated.

Along with last year’s Northmen, the only other team to go

“It feels good just to know that we weren’t knocked off at all and we have a really good team that is compared to a lot of good teams in the league history.”

— Cory Starkey Petoskey senior forward undefeated in the Big North was the 1997-98 John Flynn-Trevor Huffman-led Petoskey squad that finished 14-0 in the league’s inaugural season.

“It feels good just to know that we weren’t knocked off at all and we have a really good team that is compared to a lot of good teams in the league history,” said senior Cory Starkey, who scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists to lead the Northmen, who are ranked seventh in the Associated Press Class A state poll.

“It’s great to make it two years in a row, 10-and-0 in the conference,” said Petoskey senior Nick Manzer, who scored 14 of his 19 points in the second half.

Back-to-back HISTORIC: The Petoskey High School boys’ basketball team became the first team in the 14-year history of the Big North Conference to finish with backto-back unbeaten seasons LEAGUE FINALE: On Hall of Fame-induction night, the Northmen, 19-1 overall, 10-0 league, overcame an eightpoint third-quarter deficit to top T.C. Central, 63-48, behind a 31-3 surge UNBEATENS: This year’s Northmen team joins the 2009-10 and 1997-98 squads with perfect Big North records DISTRICT: Petoskey will face Gaylord, 6-14, in a Class A district opener at 7 p.m.

Monday, March 7, in Gaylord RADIO: All Petoskey tournament games will be carried live on WMBN-AM 1340 “We’re making history and I’m glad we’re over with it and now

we can start the real season.”

That begins Monday, March 7, when the Northmen go to Gaylord to open the Class A district tour nament against the Blue Devils.

And while the players were looking ahead to a potential state-tournament run shortly after Thursday’s game, there was plenty to look back on, and plenty to celebrate.

First and foremost, a first-time feat of going undefeated two years in a row with the clincher coming in front of a good-sized Hall of Fame-induction Night crowd that saw the Northmen face their toughest league test of the season from an athletic and fired-up opponent bent on playing spoiler.

“When you go undefeated in this league it’s a huge accomplishment,” said coach Starkey, who led both of those previous unbeaten conference teams.

“And now that we’ve had three teams do that, this group can be mentioned with as good a team as we’ve had because they deserve it when you go undefeated in this league.

colades.

Deservedly so. You’re not 19-1, ranked seventh in the state, and undefeated league champions — again — without guys like that and what they bring to the table night in and night out.

But to accomplish what the Petoskey High School boys’ basketball team has over the past 16 months, it takes more than that.

Case in point: Andy On Thursday, the Sneddon Northmen found themselves trailing, 38-30, to an inspired Traverse City Central team on their home court.

No, the Northmen weren’t burning oil or bailing water, but they were clearly locked in a fierce battle against one of the few teams on their schedule who, frankly, can match them athletefor-athlete.

And up stepped Ky Lewis, one of six seniors playing his final home regular season game for a team that is now 42-3 over the past two seasons.

Lewis missed most of last season with an injury, yet came back out this year knowing full well the potential of this Northmen team.

That’s what good programs do.

Kids want to be a part of it. Lewis, and plenty of other Northmen players, knew how talented the 12-player roster was, and that playing time would come at a premium.

Lewis settled in to his role, one of several key reserves, a member of what basketball folks call “the rotation.” Some nights, there is plenty of playing time.

Other nights, not so much. He’s appeared in every game, most of the time in the first half. But he’s not the first offensive option when he’s on the floor.

On Tuesday, when his team most needed him, Ky Lewis delivered.

With under three minutes left in the third quarter, Lewis drove the lane, dished to teammate Eli Gooding, and Gooding scored a tough bucket inside, cutting Petoskey’s deficit to six, 38-32.

That touched off a 13-0 run to close the third quarter, leaving the Northmen in front, 43-38.

After his drive-and-dish assist to Gooding, Lewis grabbed a defensive rebound on Central’s next possession. He would later get another defensive rebound as the Northmen surged in the third quarter.

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Petoskey point guard Bernadette LeBlanc drives to the basket Wednesday during the Northmen’ Class A district semifinal win over Traverse City West. LeBlanc and the Northmen, 20-2, head to Marquette today, Friday, for the district champinoship game against the 19-2 Redettes.

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Petoskey will play for its first Class A girls’ basketball district championship at Marquette in one of three title games involving area schools today, Friday.

The Northmen, 20-2 and ranked 10th in the Associated Press Class A state poll, are seeking their third consecutive district title. The first two came in Class B. The Redettes are 19-2. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Marquette Senior High School gym. The game will be carried live on WJML-AM 1110.

The teams did not meet in the regular season, though Marquette did play in Petoskey’s season-opening invitational.

In that tournament, the Redettes dropped a 46-40 semifinal game to St. Ignace. The Northmen defeated the Saints, 41-32, in the title game.

After losing to St. Ignace, the Redettes won 14 consecutive games before losing to Rockford, 47-42. Marquette closed the regular season with four consecutive vic-

District final WHO: Petoskey, 20-2, vs. Marquette, 19-2, in Class A district championship game WHEN: 7 p.m. today, Friday WHERE: Marquette Senior High School RADIO: WJML-AM 1110 WINNER: Advances to the regional hosted by Muskegon Mona Shores and Jenison on Tuesday, March 8, at Mona Shores.

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tories, the last of which came over Traverse City Central, 46-33.

The Northmen have won 15 straight since dropping back-to-back games in the Motor City Roundball Classic at Detroit See DISTRICTS on PAGE B2

Petoskey senior guard Ky Lewis drives to the basket during Thursday’s Big North Conference contest against Traverse City Central at the Petoskey High School gym.

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Prep basketball DISTRICT RESULT/PAIRINGS GIRLS Class A Host: Marquette Monday, Feb. 28 Petoskey 60 Alpena 29 T.C. Central 52, Gaylord, 38 Wednesday, March 2 Marquette 46, T.C. Central 33 Petoskey 43, T.C. West 28 Friday, March 4 Final, Petoskey at Marquette,7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at Muskegon Mona Shores/Jenison Class C Host: Mancelona Monday, Feb. 28 Harbor Springs 60, Mancelona 22 Wednesday, March 2 Charlevoix 52, East Jordan 44 Harbor Springs 55, Boyne City 37 Friday, March 4 Final, Harbor Springs vs.Charlevoix, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at Kalkaska

The Petoskey High School boys’ basketball team clinched its second consecutive perfect Big North Conference season Thursday with a 63-48 win over Traverse City Central. Team members are (from left) J.T. South-

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“The Hall of Fame Night is a special game here and I was glad to see our guys play their best. They played a good Traverse City Central team, took all the punches they could throw at us, and really played well, especially in the second half.”

Michelle Welch, a threesport standout and one of just three female athletes in school history to have earned 12 varsity letters, was inducted into the Hall of Fame at halftime.

And the Northmen tur ned in a second-half performance worthy of a place in the trophy case after trailing in the half, 27-24. It marked just the third time all season Petoskey has been behind at the break.

Central, playing inspired, physical basketball, extended its lead to 38-30 midway through the third quarter.

Then, the Northmen surged.

Eli Gooding, who scored eight points, took a pass from a driving Ky Lewis and converted inside with 2 minutes, 49 seconds left in the third to cut Central’s lead to 38-32.

Cory Starkey scored the next six points to tie it at 38-38, then Manzer followed with a 3-pointer from the right corner, just in front of the Northmen bench, to put Petoskey in front, 41-38, with under a minute to play in the quarter. That brought the good-sized crowd to life as it marked the first Petoskey lead since midway through the first quarter, when it was 9-8.

Zak Lewis, who finished with 12 points, scored on a drive to close the quarter and up the Northmen advantage to five, 43-38.

“We haven’t been down like that at all,” Cory Starkey said. “They got us out of the stuff we like to run and made us play a different way. We just needed to keep the ball moving. They were doubling (on defense) and switching and we had to just keep the ball moving and find the open man.”

Manzer opened the fourth quarter by scoring on a drive to up Petoskey’s lead to seven, 45-38, then Dylan Roe, who led Central with 16 points, hit a 3-pointer — on of Central’s seven on the night — to draw the Trojans back within four, 45-41.

That ended a four-minute scoreless drought for the Trojans. But, as it turned out, it would be Central’s last gasp as another scoring slump ensued, this one lasting more than five minutes.

Gooding, who also had f ive re b o u n d s, s c o re d again inside, triggering a 16-0 Northmen onslaught.

When the dust settled with 2:06 left in the game, the Northmen lead was 20, 61-41, and they had outscored the Trojans, 31-3, in a 10-odd-minute span of game time.

“The second half we really got into that lock-down mode that we get into at times and really, obviously, made it hard for them to score,” coach Starkey said.

“I give our guys credit in this one because of the poise they had to play with to not get rattled when they were down 38-30.

Class C Host: Inland Lakes Monday, Feb. 28 Whittemore-Prescott 58, Oscoda 37 MORGAN SHERBURNE/NEWS-REVIEW Wednesday, March 2 wood, Cory Starkey, Zak Lewis, Jared Goodrich, Hunter Pulaski, Joe Rob- Lincoln-Alcona 34, Inland Lakes 27 bins, Will Cobb, Nick Manzer, Austin Peters, Eli Gooding, Ky Lewis and Johannesburg-Lewiston 55, Witt.-Prescott 29 Jake Mullin.

Friday, March 4 Final, Johannesburg-Lewiston at LincolnAlcona, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at Kalkaska

Michelle Welch, a 2000 Petoskey graduate, became the third female to be inducted into the Petoskey High School Hall of Fame Thursday during halftime of the Northmen’s league game against T.C. Central.

Welch, a three-sport athlete, earned 12 letters, four each in basketball, volleyball and softball, during her fouryear career from 1996-2000.

Welch is just the third female athlete in school history to earn 12 letters.

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Class D Host: Ellsworth Monday, Feb. 28 Central Lake 49, Ellsworth 31 Wednesday, March 2 Central Lake 73, Boyne Falls 28 Bellaire 50, Alba 33 Friday, March 4 Final, Bellaire vs. Central Lake, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional T.C. West Class D Host: Harbor Light Christian Monday, Feb. 28 Harbor Light 48, Pellston 39 Alanson 50, Mackinaw City 30 Friday, March 4 Final, Alanson vs. Harbor Light, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at Pellston Class D Host: Onaway Monday, Feb. 28 Onaway 72, Vanderbilt 10 Wednesday, March 2 Gaylord St. Mary 44, Rogers City 22 Onaway 57, Wolverine 10 Friday, March 2 Final, Gaylord St. Mary vs. Onaway, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at Pellston BOYS Class A Host: Alpena Monday, March 7 Petoskey at Gaylord, 7 p.m.

T.C. West at T.C. Central, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9 T.C. West-T.C. Central winner at Alpena, start time TBD Marquette at Petoskey-Gaylord winner, start time TBD Friday, March 11 Final, site and start time TBD Winner advances to regional at Muskegon Reeths-Puffer/Rockford Class C Host: East Jordan Monday, March 7 East Jordan vs. Charlevoix, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9 Mancelona vs. Harbor Springs, 6 p.m.

Boyne City vs. East Jordan-Charleovoix winner, 8 p.m.

Friday, March 11 Final, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at T.C. West

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LEFT: Petoskey senior forward Cory Starkey (22) is congratulated by teammates after leaving the game late in the fourth quarter Thursday against T.C. Central at the Petoskey “(Central) really seemed to have it going their way and our guys just kind of hung in there and got it done with great defensive effort.”

Roe had four of the Troj a n s ’ 3 - p o i n t e r s, wh i l e Mack Sovereign hit two triples and finished with 11 points.

“We came in wanting to play the role of spoiler,” said Central coach Jef f Turner, whose team is 13-7, 6-4.

“Our kids bought into that mindset and really did a nice job. We got that eightpoint lead and I don’t know if we relaxed or whatever it was, but Petoskey had a lot to do with that.

“The wheels kind of fell off, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort. We gave them what I feel is our best 2, maybe 2 1/2 quar ters of basketball that we’ve played this year. We knew we’d have to come in and play our best game of the season to have a shot to win. We did that for awhile, we just didn’t maintain it for 32 minutes, and that’s a credit to (Petoskey) for fighting through that.”

If the Northmen win

their district opener Monday at Gaylord, they will play host to Marquette in a district semifinal game 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9.

If they win that one, they will play the district final 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at either T.C. Central, T.C. West or Alpena.

The Trojans and Titans open the district on Monday at Central, and the winner plays at Alpena in a semifinal game on Wednesday. “ H o p e f u l l y, k n o c k o n wood, we take care of busin e s s, t h e y t a ke c a re o f business, and we get another shot at our place next Friday,” Turner said.

P e t o s ke y wo n t h e J V g ame, 56-43, completing an 18-1 season with the lone loss coming to Boyne Falls’ varsity team. Erik Davenport and Peter Kelbel scored 14 points each to lead the Northmen, while Quinn Ameel added eight and Sam Baumgartner had seven.

Central won the freshm a n g a m e, 5 2 - 4 7 . S h e a Whitmore scored 19 points and Hunter Viles added 10 for the Northmen, who finished 18-2.

Class C Host: Inland Lakes Monday, March 7 MORGAN SHERBURNE/NEWS-REVIEW All games begin 7 p.m.

High School gym. Starkey led the Northmen with 20 points. Lincoln-Alcona vs. Whittemore-Prescott Wednesday, March 9 RIGHT: Senior Nick Manzer (34) drives on T.C. Central’s Inland Lakes vs. Johannesburg-Lewiston Dylan Roe Thursday. Manzer finished with 19 points.

Oscoda vs. Alcona/Whittemore-Prescott, site TBA Friday, March 11 Final Winner advances to regional at T.C. West Class D Host: Gaylord St. Mary Monday, March 7 Rogers City vs. Wolverine, 6 p.m.

Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian Academy vs. Gaylord St. Mary, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9 Burt Lake NMCA-St. Mary winner vs.

Vanderbilt, 6 p.m.

Rogers City-Wolverine winner vs. Onaway, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 11 Final, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at St. Ignace Class D Host: Central Lake Monday, March 7 Alba vs. Central Lake, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9 Ellsworth vs. Bellaire, 6 p.m.

Boyne Falls vs. Central Lake-Alba winner, 8 p.m.

Friday, March 11 Final, 7 p.m.

Winner advances to regional at Cadillac

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Petoskey junior forward Zak Lewis (20) puts up a shot against Traverse City Central’s Andrew Johnson during Thursday’s Big North Conference contest at the Petoskey High School gym.

Class D Host: Pellston Monday, March 7 Alanson vs. Mackinaw City, 6 p.m.

Harbor Light Christian vs. Pellston, 8 p.m.

Friday, March 11 Final, 7 p.m.

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL

‘Light’ completes perfect run through Northern Lakes

ELLSWORTH — Nathan Cook had a game-high 22 points while Jake Ellis added 17 as Harbor Light Christian topped Ellsworth, 68-44, to close a perfect Northern Lakes Conference boys’ basketball season.

It was the 31st straight c o n f e re n c e w i n fo r t h e Swordsmen, who are 17-3 overall, 12-0 league. Harbor Light’s last league loss came at Ellsworth on Jan. 20, 2009.

The Swordsmen, an honorable mention selection in the Associated Press Class D state poll, finished 14-0 in the conference last season.

It marks the first time a school has gone through the Northern Lakes unbeaten in back-to-back seasons since Alanson accomplished the feat 24 years ago, going 12-0 in both 1985-86 and ’86-87.

“Our kids came ready to play,” Harbor Light coach Jef f Jakeway said. “It was the last game of the season for both teams and we did what we needed to do to Jakeway win the conference.”

Also for Harbor Light, which led at the quarter breaks, 14-9, 35-18, and 55-31, Curtis Clark had 10 points, as did Collin Hewitt.

For Ellsworth, who close an 8-11, 6-6 regular season, Jake Seaney had 14 points, while Jordan Muma added 12 points, and Robert Gruse had nine points, seven rebounds and five assists.

“Harbor Light proved they’re the best team in the league,” Ellsworth coach Kirk Ikens said. “They’re

very aggressive defensively “It was a great team effort and they got us out of sync. and our kids did a great job,” Winning the conference, I said Harbor coach Geoff wish them the best.”

Morse, whose team beat previously unbeaten Fife Lake Forest Area, 69-61, on TuesBoyne Falls 62, Alanson 38 BOYNE FALLS — T he day. “It was back and forth all Loggers jumped out to a night. For us to beat Forest early lead and never looked Area earlier this week and back en route to winning then to come here and play their regular season and (St. Francis) to a five-point conference finale Thursday. game is a good way to close Junior center Josh Pu- out the regular season.”

Sean Sheldon led St. Franroll had a cis with 29 points, while Rig ame-high 29 ley Bullough points and added 19.

15 rebounds, For Harbor, while Luke RypJackson Kopka kowski added had a team-high 14 points and 24 points and Reggie Fiel had seven rebounds, 1 2 p o i n t s , 1 2 Puroll while Casey rebounds and Kopka six assists for the Loggers, Keiswetter who close a 15-5 overall, 10-2 added 16 points, Scott Morse had 10 points, league regular season.

Boyne Falls led 16-3 at the and Nolan Carbeck made end of the first quarter and four steals.

Harbor won the JV game, 30-8 at halftime.

“It was a nice game for 57-34, to close a 17-3 season. us,” Boyne Falls coach Tim For the Rams, who close Smith said. “It was our the season with 14 straight Homecoming, it was par- wins, Nick Vandermus had ent’s night and everybody 14 points, while Peter Lauer got to play a ton. It was a and Neal Zoerhof added 12 good team win all the way apiece, and Spencer Kloss had 10 points and 10 rearound.”

For Alanson, 3-17, 1-11, bounds.

Thomas Williams scored 19 points.

NON-LEAGUE

LAKE MICHIGAN

T.C. St. Francis 77, Harbor Springs 72

TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City St. Francis pulled away from a 48-48 deadlock at the end of the third quarter to slip past Harbor in both team’s regular season and league finales Thursday.

St. Francis is 13-7 overall, 10-4 league, while Harbor is 7-13, 4-10.

Pellston 61, Cheboygan 55

CHEBOYGAN —T hree players scored in double figures Thursday as Pellston closed out the regular season with a non-league win at Cheboygan.

Junior Christopher Hass had a game-high 21 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks and three assists; Andy Hamlin added 16 points, eight rebounds and four steals; and Jake Freed had 10 points.

Pellston, which closes a 173 regular season, led at the quarter breaks, 15-10, 29-27, and 45-41.

“We played good for about the first four minutes and the last four minutes,” Pellston coach Cliff Hass said. “We struggled at times and give Cheboygan a lot of credit, they played hard and intense. We seemed to take some plays off defensively, didn’t make some switches. It was just one of those nights.

“We had the bully down, but we let him back up.”

For Cheboygan, 4-16, Damon Proctor had 17 points, while Jon Kiefer aded 11 and Brandon Blaskowski, 10.

Cheboygan won the JV game, 71-46.

Cedarville 57, Boyne City 53

CEDARVILLE — Connor McLeod scored 10 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter Thursday as Cedarville held off the Ramblers in the regular-season finale for both schools.

Boyne City, 8-12, trailed 17-9 after one quarter and 2927 at halftime, then surged to a 44-39 lead entering the fourth.

The game was tied, 51-51, with about two minutes remaining when McLeod hit a pair of big buckets in the final to minutes to help the Trojans pull away.

Cedarville, which is ranked fourth in the Associated Press Class D state poll, finished an 18-2 regular season.

Jay Redman scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead Boyne City, while Caleb Roberts added 19 points, and freshman

Ryan Carson grabbed six rebounds.

“Honestly I thought we played really well,” Boyne City coach Nick Redman said. “We got down against a good team on the road and we came back and had a chance to win it. I’m proud of the guys. We went up there and played hard and didn’t quit. We’ll take it as a positive heading into the districts and go from there.”

DeTour 49, NMCA 46

DETOUR — Ian Burton had 16 points as DeTour ear ned a non-league win over Burt Lake Northern Michigan Academy Thursday.

DeTour, 13-7, trailed 35-28 at halftime then outscored NMCA, 21-11, in the second half.

“The last time we played DeTour, we lost by 27,” said NMCA coach Lee Chatfield, who’s team closes a 14-6 regular season. “We made a lot of improvements throughout the year and we feel good going into districts, but we know we have to play well to win.”

For NMCA, which saw its nine-game win streak end, David Thompson had 16 points, while Aaron Chatfield had 14, all of which came in the first half.

Pickford 45, Inland Lakes 41

PICKFORD — The Panthers outscored the Bulldogs, 23-18, in the second half in handing Inland Lakes a non-league loss in the Bulldogs’ regular-season finale on Thursday.

Josh O’Connor scored 15 points to lead Inland Lakes, 3-17.

Boys’ basketball

FINAL BIG NORTH CONFERENCE League Overall WLWL Petoskey# 10 0 19 1 Cadillac 7 3 16 4 T.C. Central 6 4 13 7 T.C. West 5 5 10 10 Alpena 2 8 9 10 Gaylord 0 10 6 14 PETOSKEY 63, T.C. CENTRAL 48* Thursday, at Petoskey T.C. CENTRAL (48):Prokes 0 0-0 0, Johnson 4 0-0 8, Stevens 2 0-0 4, Roe 6 0-0 16, Sovereign 3 3-5 11, Verschuren 1 0-0 2, Martin 0 0-0 0, Krueger 0 0-0 0, Jones 2 0-0 5, Lewis 0 0-0 0, Couturier 0 0-0 0, Marois 1 0-0 2 Pilarski 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 3-5 48.

Three-pointers: Roe, 4; Sovereign, 2; Jones, 1. Fouls: 21. Fouled out: None.

PETOSKEY (63): Starkey 5 10-14 20, Gooding 4 0-0 8, Manzer 8 0-0 19, Peters 0 0-0 0, Z. Lewis 4 2-3 12, K. Lewis 0 0-2 0, Mullin 1 0-0 2, Cobb 0 2-2 2, Southwood 0 0-0 0, Robbins 0 0-0 0, Goodrich 0 0-0 0, Pulaski 0 0-0 0. Totals: 22 14-21 62. Threepointers: Manzer, 3; Z. Lewis, 2. Fouls: 6.

Fouled out: None.

Thursday, March 3 Cadillac 53, Alpena 48 OT* T.C. West 63, Gaylord 56* * — league game

LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE League Overall WLWL Charlevoix# 12 2 15 5 Elk Rapids 11 3 15 5 Grayling 10 4 16 4 T.C. St. Francis 10 4 13 7 Harbor Springs 4 10 7 13 East Jordan 4 10 9 11 Boyne City 4 10 8 12 Kalkaska 1 13 1 18 Thursday, March 3 T.C. St. Francis 77, Harbor Springs 72* Cedarville 57, Boyne City 53 St. Ignace 61, East Jordan 50 Elk Rapids 56, Lk. Leelanau St. Mary’s 44 Forest Area 49, Kalkaska 39 * — league game

SKI VALLEY CONFERENCE League Overall WLWL Forest Area# 16 0 19 1 Pellston 13 3 17 3 Bellaire 12 4 16 4 Mancelona 10 6 12 8 Central Lake 9 7 11 9 Gaylord St. Mary 5 11 7 13 Inland Lakes 3 13 3 17 Onaway 2 14 4 16 Jo-burg 1 15 2 17 Thursday, March 3 Forest Area 49, Kalkaska 39 Pickford 45, Inland Lakes 41 Pellston 61, Cheboygan 55 * — league game

NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE League Overall WLWL Harbor Light# 12 0 17 3 Boyne Falls 10 2 15 5 Ellsworth 6 6 7 11 Alba 6 6 10 7 Wolverine 6 6 7 11 Vanderbilt 1 11 1 17 Alanson 1 11 3 17 Thursday, March 3 Boyne Falls 62, Alanson 38* Harbor Light 68, Ellsworth 44* Wolverine 76, Vanderbilt 47* * —league game # - league champion

Petoskey senior Eli Gooding (left) keeps the ball from Traverse City Central’s Dylan Roe Thursday during the Northmen’s 63-48 Big North Conference victory. Gooding scored eight points in the win, which gave the Northmen their second straight 10-0 finish in the conference.

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SNEDDON FROM B1 You don’t make that kind of run unless all five players on the court contribute, and Lewis, though it may not show up in the scorebook or the stat sheet, was crucial throughout.

The chain, they say, is only as strong as its weakest link.

Lewis didn’t score a point in the game and, in fact, missed his two third-quarter free throw attempts.

But he was in there slugging, and that says as much about Lewis — and the Northmen overall — as anything else.

If longtime Northmen coach Dennis Starkey didn’t trust him, he wouldn’t be on the court at all.

“To see Ky play like that in this game was great because it’s an example of a guy who works hard all the time and takes advantage of his opportunities,” Starkey said.

“He did a great job. He gave us a big boost tonight and was a big catalyst in that big run that we got.

“The bench play of this group has been as big part as any part of the team.

From the guys who don’t get to play much who have been great, to guys like Ky who play spotty minutes.”

Spotty minutes, any minutes. On a team like Petoskey’s, it’s simply an honor to wear the uniform, be a part of something special.

Telling about the kind of

athlete Lewis is is what he did last fall, when he quarterbacked the Northmen football team to the Big North Conference co-championship, an 8-2 finish, and a playoff berth.

If you think the kid is some kind of pretty boy who simply took snaps and handed off in Petoskey’s run, run and run again offense, you’d be sadly mistaken. In that offense, the quarterback is called upon to lead block for the running back on virtually every play. The quarterback in that system is more a guard with a low uniform number who, from time to time, is called upon to throw.

Clearly, Lewis isn’t afraid to stick his nose in the fray or get his hands dirty.

There are lots of Ky Lewises on the Northmen basketball squad. Starkey will be the first to tell you that the backbone of his program isn’t necessarily the Cory Starkeys and Nick Manzers, but the rank-and-file, the kids who don’t often get their names in the paper, but who show up and give it everything they’ve got, every chance they get.

It’s Zak Lewis and Eli Gooding and Jared Goodrich and Will Cobb, among many others: Kids whose heart and work ethic and desire outshine their natural talents.

When you get kids to buy into it, accept their roles, be

DISTRICTS FROM B1

Country Day in suburban Detroit over the Christmas break.

Those two losses came to Country Day, 61-48, and to Detroit Pershing, 49-40.

Pershing finished the regular season ranked seventh in Class A, while Country Day is ranked first in Class B. The district champion advances to the regional where it will play either Grand Haven, 22-0 and ranked No. 1, or Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills, 14-8. That game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Muskegon Mona Shores High School.

The other half of the regional bracket features the winner of the Holland district, either Hudsonville or Holland West Ottawa, and the winner of the Grand Rapids Creston district, either Lowell or Greenville.

Those two district champs will meet on Tuesday at Jenison High School.

The re gional final is Thursday, March 10, at Jenison.

In other district championship games involving area schools tonight, Harbor Springs and Charlevoix will meet for a Class C crown at Mancelona High School, and Harbor Light Christian will play host to Alanson for a ‘D’ title.

Harbor Springs, 12-10, is seeking its first district championship since 2003.

The Rayders, 8-13, had won five straight district titles until last season. Game time at Mancelona is 6 p.m.

Both Harbor Light and Alanson go into their district title match 13-7. Game time is 7 p.m.

The Swordsmen are seeking their first district championship since 2009. Alanson has not won a district title since at least 1998.

The Harbor-Charlevoix winner advances to the regional at Kalkaska High School where it will play either Lincoln-Alcona, 16-5, or Johannesburg-Lewiston, 174, in a semifinal game 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 8.

The other half of the regional bracket is comprised of the champions from the Maple City Glen Lake and Mesick districts.

At Glen Lake, the host Lakers, 13-9, play Kalkaska, 20-1, today, Friday, for the district title. At Mesick, Manton, 202, and Leroy Pine River, 175, square off for the district crown.

Those winners will play in a regional semifinal at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The regional final is 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10.

The Alanson-Harbor Light winner advances to the regional at Pellston where it will play the winner of the Cedarville district in a semifinal game on Tuesday.

The other regional semifinal features winners of the Onaway and Hillman districts.

Brimley, 18-3, and Pickford, 14-6, play for the district title tonight at Cedarville; at Onaway, the host Cardinals, 1012, take on Gaylord St. Mary, 19-2; and at Hillman, Posen, 20-1, and Hale, 10-11, meet for the district title.

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AUTO RACING Noon SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series 1:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series 3 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup 6:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Light heavyweights, Ismayl Syllakh (14-00) vs. Yordanis Despaigne (8-0-0) COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Akron at Kent St. GOLF 3 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, The Honda Classic NBA 7 p.m. ESPN — Chicago at Orlando 9:30 p.m. ESPN — Miami at San Antonio WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6 p.m. BIG TEN — Michigan St. v. TBD, NU/Minn 8:30 p.m. BIG TEN — Iowa vs. Ohio St. SATURDAY AUTO RACING Noon SPEED — Rolex Sports Car Series 3 p.m. ABC — NASCAR, Nationwide Series 6 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, “Happy Hour Series,” BOXING 10:30 p.m. HBO — Junior lightweights, Daniel Ponce De Leon (41-2-0) vs. Adrien Broner (19-0-0); Saul Alvarez (350-1) vs. Matthew Hatton (41-4-2), for vacant WBC junior middleweight title COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon BIG TEN — Indiana at Illinois Noon CBS — Kansas at Missouri Noon ESPN — Louisville at West Virginia Noon ESPN2 — Virginia Tech at Clemson 2 p.m. CBS — Michigan St. at Michigan 2 p.m. ESPN — Notre Dame at Connecticut 2 p.m. ESPN2 — South Carolina at Mississippi St. 4 p.m. CBS — Villanova at Pittsburgh 4 p.m. ESPN — Purdue at Iowa 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Big South Conference, championship game 4 p.m. VERSUS — UNLV at Utah 5:30 p.m. FSN — UCLA at Washington St. 6 p.m. ESPN — Florida at Vanderbilt 6 p.m. ESPN2 — Atlantic Sun Conference, championship game 8 p.m. CBS — Duke at North Carolina 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Ohio Valley Conference, championship game 9 p.m. ESPN — Texas at Baylor 10:30 p.m. FSN — Southern Cal at Washington GOLF 1 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, The Honda Classic 3 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, The Honda Classic GYMNASTICS 1 p.m. NBC — American Cup NHL 8 p.m. FSN — Detroit at Phoenix RODEO 8 p.m. VERSUS — PBR, Chicago Invitational SOCCER 7:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, West Bromwich Albion at Birmingham City WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m. FSN — Atlantic Coast Conference, semifinal 3:30 p.m., FSN — Atlantic Coast Conference, semifinal 5 p.m. BIG TEN — Tournament semi final 7:30 p.m. BIG TEN — tournament semi final 7:30 p.m. FSN — Kansas St. at Kansas SUNDAY AUTO RACING 3 p.m. FOX — NASCAR, Sprint Cup BASEBALL 3 p.m. WGN — Preseason, Chicago Cubs vs. L.A. Dodgers BOWLING 1 p.m. ESPN — PBA, Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon CBS — Kentucky at Tennessee 1 p.m. BIG TEN — Penn St. at Minnesota 2 p.m. CBS — Missouri Valley Conference, championship 4 p.m. CBS — Teams TBA 6 p.m. FSN — Florida St. at N.C. State 8 p.m. ESPN2 — West Coast Conference 10 p.m. ESPN2 — West Coast Conference, semifinal CYCLING 4 p.m. VERSUS — Paris-Nice, stage 1, tape GOLF 1 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, 3 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, The Honda Classic NBA 1 p.m. ABC — Chicago at Miami 3:30 p.m. ABC — L.A. Lakers at San Antonio 6 p.m. FSN — Washington at Detroit 6:30 p.m. ESPN — New York at Atlanta 9 p.m. ESPN — Boston at Milwaukee NHL 12:30 p.m. NBC — Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers RODEO 8 p.m. VERSUS — PBR, Chicago Invitational, tape WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m. FSN — Atlantic Coast Conference, championship game 3:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Big Ten Conference, championship game 3:30 p.m. FSN — Washington at Southern Cal 5:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Southeastern Conference, championship game WRESTLING 4 p.m. BIG TEN — Big Ten Championships

NHL All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 63 40 17 6 86 205 162 Pittsburgh 65 37 21 7 81 189 162 N.Y. Rangers 66 33 29 4 70 182 163 New Jersey 63 28 31 4 60 134 165 N.Y. Islanders 65 24 32 9 57 177 208 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 64 38 19 7 83 197 149 Montreal 65 35 23 7 77 172 165 Buffalo 63 30 25 8 68 181 182 Toronto 65 29 27 9 67 170 197 Ottawa 64 22 33 9 53 146 202 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 64 37 20 7 81 193 194 Washington 65 35 20 10 80 173 164 Carolina 65 31 25 9 71 189 196 Atlanta 65 26 28 11 63 180 211 Florida 64 26 31 7 59 160 177 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 65 39 19 7 85 215 188 Chicago 64 35 23 6 76 208 177 Nashville 65 33 23 9 75 165 153 Columbus 63 31 25 7 69 173 187 St. Louis 64 28 27 9 65 175 189 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 65 40 16 9 89 210 154 Calgary 66 33 24 9 75 200 188 Minnesota 65 34 25 6 74 169 171 Colorado 64 26 30 8 60 184 219 Edmonton 65 22 35 8 52 164 214 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 65 38 21 6 82 183 164 Los Angeles 64 36 24 4 76 179 156 Phoenix 66 33 23 10 76 186 190 Dallas 63 34 23 6 74 174 177 Anaheim 64 34 25 5 73 178 187 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s Games Boston 2, Tampa Bay 1 Minnesota 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 Toronto 3, Philadelphia 2 Washington 3, St. Louis 2 Carolina 3, Buffalo 2, OT Ottawa 3, Atlanta 1 Montreal 4, Florida 0 Edmonton 4, Columbus 2 Nashville 3, Vancouver 0 Los Angeles 1, Phoenix 0 San Jose 3, Detroit 1 Friday’s Games Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Carolina at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Columbus at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games St. Louis at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Vancouver at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Florida at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Colorado, 10 p.m.

Dallas at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

NBA

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 44 15 .746 — New York 31 28 .525 13 Philadelphia 30 30 .500 14 1/2 New Jersey 17 43 .283 27 1/2 Toronto 17 44 .279 28 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 43 18 .705 — Orlando 40 22 .645 3 1/2 Atlanta 37 24 .607 6 Charlotte 26 34 .433 16 1/2 Washington 15 45 .250 27 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 41 18 .695 — Indiana 27 33 .450 14 1/2 Milwaukee 23 36 .390 18 Detroit 22 41 .349 21 Cleveland 11 49 .183 30 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 50 11 .820 — Dallas 44 16 .733 5 1/2 New Orleans 35 28 .556 16 Memphis 34 28 .548 16 1/2 Houston 31 32 .492 20 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 37 22 .627 — Denver 37 26 .587 2 Portland 34 27 .557 4 Utah 32 30 .516 6 1/2 Minnesota 15 47 .242 23 1/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 43 19 .694 — Phoenix 31 28 .525 10 1/2 Golden State 27 33 .450 15 L.A. Clippers 22 40 .355 21 Sacramento 15 44 .254 26 1/2 Thursday’s Games Orlando 99, Miami 96 Denver 103, Utah 101 Friday’s Games Toronto vs. New Jersey at London, England, 3 p.m.

Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at New York, 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Miami at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.

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

Saturday’s Games Toronto vs. New Jersey at London, England, 3 p.m.

Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m.

Charlotte at Portland, 10 p.m.

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

NBA SCORING LEADERS G FG FT PTS AVG Durant, OKC 55 517 430 1560 28.4 James, MIA 59 541 395 1549 26.3 Stoudemire, NYK 58 569 357 1504 25.9 Wade, MIA 57 522 367 1458 25.6 Anthony, NYK 55 482 378 1389 25.3 Bryant, LAL 62 556 359 1554 25.1 Ellis, GOL 60 558 272 1479 24.7 Rose, CHI 58 517 305 1426 24.6 Howard, ORL 60 492 406 1390 23.2 Martin, HOU 61 406 457 1404 23.0 Nowitzki, DAL 51 423 265 1164 22.8

College basketball THURSDAY’S MEN’S SCORES EAST Seton Hall 84, St. John’s 70 Utah Valley 61, N.J. Tech 56 SOUTH Alabama St. 63, Jackson St. 53 Bethune-Cookman 73, Florida A&M 71, OT Coppin St. 73, Morgan St. 60 Georgia Tech 80, Wake Forest 54 Grambling St. 76, Alabama A&M 69 Hampton 83, Howard 72 MVSU 88, Ark.-Pine Bluff 69 Md.-Eastern Shore 60, Delaware St. 50 N.C. Central 78, S. Carolina St. 62 Nevada 73, Louisiana Tech 70 Norfolk St. 75, N. Carolina A&T 57 Tennessee 73, South Carolina 69 MIDWEST Wisconsin 77, Indiana 67 SOUTHWEST North Dakota 74, Houston Baptist 70, OT Prairie View 96, Alcorn St. 77 Texas Southern 71, Southern U. 63 Texas-Pan American 75, South Dakota 74 FAR WEST Arizona 70, Oregon St. 59 Arizona St. 73, Oregon 53 Cal St.-Fullerton 82, Pacific 80 Hawaii 77, San Jose St. 71 Idaho 69, Fresno St. 66 UC Davis 78, CS Northridge 66 Washington 70, UCLA 63 Washington St. 85, Southern Cal 77

NHL

Red Wings fall to Sharks, 3-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Dany Heatley scored twice and Antti Niemi made 26 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to their eighth straight victory, 3-1 over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

The win was the 17th in WHO: Red the past 20 Wings at g ames for the Sharks, Coyotes w h o h ave WHEN: moved 8 p.m. from outSaturday side the TV: FSD playoff picture in midRADIO: January to WMKT-AM third place 1270, 92.1 in the WestFM ern Conference, just three points behind secondplace Detroit.

Niemi has started every game during this run with BASEBALL National League Antero Niittymaki sidelined ATLANTA BRAVES—Agreed to terms by a groin injury and has with RHP Cristhian Martinez and INF Diory been a big reason for San JoHernandez on one-year contracts. Renewed se’s turnaround after a slugthe contract of RHP Tommy Hanson. gish first half of the season.

COLORADO ROCKIES—Agreed to terms with RHP Bruce Billings, RHP Jhoulys ChaEXHIBITION BASEBALL cin, Matt Daley, RHP Chris Nelson, RHP Clayton Mortensen, RHP Juan Nicasio, RHP Greg Reynolds, RHP Cory Riordan, RHP Esmil Rogers, RHP Casey Weathers, LHP Franklin Morales, LHP Matt Reynolds, C Mike McKenry, C Jose Morales, C Jordan Pacheco, C Wilin Rosario, OF Dexter Fowler, OF Cole KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Garner, OF Seth Smith, INF Hector Gomez, For Chipper Jones, it was all INF Jonathan Herrera, INF Edgmer Escalona and INF Eric Young Jr. on one-year contracts. rather routine. And for him, that was a good thing.

NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms Jones played third base for with INF Daniel Murphy, INF Luis Hernandez, INF Nick Evans, INF Chin-lung Hu, INF the first time since injuring Ike Davis, OF Fernando Martinez, C Josh his knee last August, and the Thole, INF Ruben Tejada, INF Justin Turner, perennial All-Star was flawOF Jason Pridie, OF Lucas Duda, C Mike less in the field Thursday as Nickeas, INF Brad Emaus, INF Zach Lutz, INF the Atlanta Braves beat the Jordany Valdespin, RHP Manny Acosta, LHP Detroit Tigers 4-3.

Pat Misch, RHP Bobby Parnell, LHP Jonathon Jones handled a grounder Niese, RHP Jenrry Mejia, RHP Tobi Stoner, by Magglio Ordonez and RHP Dillon Gee, RHP Manny Alvarez, RHP Pedro Beato, RHP Armando Rodriguez and threw him out, and also caught a popup in four inRHP Josh Stinson on one-year contracts.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to nings. terms with RHP Ramon Aguero, RHP Jose Jones tore his left knee Ascanio, OF John Bowker, INF Pedro Ciriaco, while making a play against RHP Mike Crotta, RHP Kevin Hart, OF Gorkys Houston and missed the Hernandez, C Jason Jaramillo, OF Garrett Braves’ playoff run. While Jones, RHP Chris Leroux, RHP Brad Lincoln, LHP Jeff Locke, OF Andrew McCutchen, RHP some people thought he Daniel McCutchen, RHP James McDonald, RHP Kyle McPherson, RHP Evan Meek, RHP Bryan Morris, RHP Charlie Morton, LHP Daniel Moskos, INF Steve Pearce, OF Alex Presley, RHP Chris Resop, INF Josh Rodriguez, OF BASKETBALL Jose Tabata, INF Neil Walker and LHP Tony Petoskey Men’s League Watson on one-year contracts.

Sport Specific Training BASKETBALL 91, Sunglass Shoppe 61: SST, National Basketball Association CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Signed F Domi- Lance Edgerton, 29 points; John Flynn, 28; Chad Wilnic McGuire. Waived C Sean Marks. son, 14; Craig Daniel, 12.

CHICAGO BULLS—Signed G-F Rasual Shoppe, Brent LaFaive, 22; Butler.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Signed F Nate Taylor, 18; Patrick RyAl Thornton. an, 12.

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS—ReasLake Street Design 92, Jim signed Luke Babbitt to Idaho (NBADL).

Hoffman’s Sons 47: Lake FOOTBALL Street, Ron Doe-Nimphie, 29 National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed TE Jer- points; Kraig Pemberton, 24; Josh Raese, 19. Hoffman’s, emy Shockey to a one-year contract.

Kirk McCullough, 20; Randy GREEN BAY PACKERS—Signed LB A.J. Muszynski, 14.

Hawk to a five-year contract.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Tendered qualifying offers to WR Sidney Rice, S Husain SKIING Abdullah, DE Ray Edwards, LB Erin Hender- Boyne Mountain son, OL Ryan Cook, S Eric Frampton and DE Racing League Brian Robison.

BOYNE FALLS —StandNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Tendered ings for the Boyne Mouncontracts to RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis and S Jarrad Page. Tendered an exclusive rights tain Racing League through contract to CB Kyle Arrington.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Agreed to terms with RB Pierre Thomas on a four-year contract and K Garrett Hartley on a five-year contract.

BASEBALL NEW YORK GIANTS—Signed KR Dome- American Legion tryouts nik Hixon and KR Darius Reynaud to contract Registration and tryouts extensions. Tendered one-year contracts to DL Mathias Kiwanuka, DL Barry Cofield, DL for a Northern Michigan American Legion baseball Dave Tollefson, WR Steve Smith, HB Ahmad Bradshaw, TE Kevin Boss and OL Kevin team for players age 16-18 Boothe. Tendered one-year contracts to TE- are scheduled for 2 p.m.

FB Bear Pascoe and OL Jamon Meredith as Saturday, March 12, at the exclusive rights players.

Alpine Oil Company buildHOCKEY ing, 400 Mitchell St., in National Hockey League Gaylord.

NEW YORK RANGERS—Assigned F Kris The season begins in Newbury Connecticut (AHL).

June after the high school TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Recalled F season and concludes in Mattias Ritola and F Blair Jones from NorJuly. The team currently folk (AHL). had 24 g ames and three tour naments scheduled.

The team is coached by Greg Jones, founder and HONDA CLASSIC Thursday, at PGA National Resort and owner of Sandlot Baseball, Spa, Champion Course and by Mike Purdue of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Gaylord and Matt Oswald Purse: $5.7 million of Kalkaska.

Yardage: 7,158 ; Par: 70 (35-35) For more information, call Partial First Round Jones, (989) 614-6554, or Jeff Spencer Levin 34-33 — 67 Skerratt, (989) 732-6737.

Stuart Appleby 36-32 — 68 Charl Schwartzel 35-33 — 68 Boyne Falls coach Kyle Stanley 34-34 — 68 Greg Chalmers 34-34 — 68 Boyne Falls High School Y.E. Yang 35-33 — 68 is seeking a varsity baseball Jeff Overton 36-33 — 69 coach. For information, call Matt Kuchar 33-36 — 69 athletic director Jason StoRoland Thatcher 36-34 — 70 larski, (231) 549-2211 or e-mail Ricky Barnes 34-36 — 70 jstolarski@boynefalls.org.

Matt Bettencourt 34-36 — 70 Lee Westwood 33-37 — 70 Hunter Haas 35-35 — 70 SOFTBALL Nick Price 35-35 — 70 Petoskey League open gym Chris Couch 34-36 — 70 Open gym for the Petoskey John Senden 31-39 — 70 Mens’ and Womens’ SoftCarl Pettersson 34-36 — 70 ball League begins Monday, Justin Leonard 33-37 — 70 March 7, from 7-8 p.m. at the Sean O’Hair 33-37 — 70 Ottawa Elementary School J.J. Henry 36-35 — 71 Charles Howell III 35-36 — 71 gym. The open gym will run Jerry Kelly 35-36 — 71 each Monday and Thursday Alex Cejka 36-35 — 71 for the next two months.

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Tomas Holmstrom scored a power-play goal for the Red Wings, who have lost on back-to-back nights after winning their previous six road games.

Joey MacDonald made 25 saves, including a tough stop on Devin Setoguchi early in the third and another on a deflection by Jamal Mayers later in the period that kept Detroit in the game.

NOTES: San Jose won the season series 3-1. ... Detroit’s Johan Franzen has not scored in 14 straight games since a five-goal performance against Ottawa on Feb. 2. ... Both teams were without star defensemen, with Dan Boyle missing his third straight game for San Jose with an upper-body injury and Brian Rafalski sitting a fourth straight game for Detroit with back spasms. ... The Red Wings spent Wednesday night in Anaheim after a 2-1 OT win over the Ducks because of the curfew at San Jose airport. They arrived in town Thursday morning instead.

Braves top Tigers, 4-3

might be finished, Jones vowed he would do all the hard rehabilitation work needed to play again.

Jones also singled and scored a run on a single by Freddie Freeman before leaving early, as regulars usually do in spring training.

Max Scherzer allowed one hit in three scoreless innings for the Tigers.

“He’s looking real good this spring,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. “I like him a lot. I am not worried about Max Scherzer.”

NOTE: Tigers star Miguel Cabrera was hitless in three at-bats. He’s 1-for-12 this spring.

Area sports

March 2. 1-F.O. Barden II, 7.79; 2-Hart GMC, 7.24; 3-F.O. Barden I, 6.67; 4-Riverside Tire, 6.03. Handicap Format: 1-Skee Dawgs of Northwestern Bank, 123; 2-Punctuality Vending, 120.5; 3-Sunburst Marine, 115; 4-Head Full of Nickels, 114; 5-Pat O’Brien & Associates, 112; 6-Boyne Avenue Greenhouse, 109; 7-Wilc Wild Women II of Gaylord Bowling Center, 106; 8-Greenhouse Gases, 103.5; Hart Ford, 103.5; 10-RiethRiley, 96.5; 11-Skee Dawgs Too! of Northwestern Bank, 94; 12-East Jordan Plastics, 91; 13-Greenhouse Effect, 89; Wild Wild Women I of Gaylord Bowling Center, 89.

Fastest male: Jayson Welser, 19.83; fastest female: Robin Wottowa, 22.06.

Area briefs

Golf

LITTLE LEAGUE

North Emmet

Signup for North Emmet Little League for players age 4-18 is scheduled for these times and locations.

Alanson High School: March 5 and 12, 10 a.m.-noon; March 8 and 10, 6-8 p.m.

Pellston High School: March 5 and 12, 10 a.m.-noon; March 9, 6-8 p.m.

Pellston Elementary school: March 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Mackinaw City Elementary: March 11, 3:30-6 p.m.

Registration fees are $30 for t-ball, $35 for others. Late fee of $10 will be assessed after March 13.

Players must have a parent or guardian present and provide a birth certificate and proof of residency dated before Feb. 1, 2011. For more information, call Kristi Lepird, (231) 838-1242 or e-mail lepird@centurytel.net.

RUNNING

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run/Girls on Track spring on-line registration is open. The season runs from March 7-19. Groups will meet twice weekly.

For more infor mation, go to www.active.com and link to GOTR Emmet. The program is designed to help girls build strong character and a sense of self. For more information, contact Debbie Esposito, (231) 838-3860 or gotr@hughes.net.

TV COMICS & COMICS

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Monday, June 14, 2011 •

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HOROSCOPES For Monday, March 7 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

This year you discover new ways of finding satisfaction in the littlest things. Access your three-year-old mind of wonder and amazement. Look at life through new eyes.

Appreciate the good in others.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE LYNN JOHNSON

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — You’re in charge today, even if you don’t know it.

It may feel like a typical Monday, but you can give it Friday-style celebration. You’re that powerful.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Without challenges, life would get pretty boring.

Cat Stevens said, “If you want to sing out, sing out.

If you want to be free, be free. There are a million ways to be.”

FRANK & ERNEST BOB THAVES

GARFIELD JIM DAVIS

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Lean on your friends through difficult times. Make sure that the support is mutual. If one pulls too hard, both fall. You can stand for each other.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — It’s okay to hide in your work.

If you lack confidence, remind yourself of a brave thing that you’ve done.

Can’t think of one? Ask someone else. Then listen.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — It’s time to hit the narrow trails and discover new worlds, even if rocky. Remember to keep it in the right gear, with legs flexed to absorb the shock, and just go.

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE STEPHAN PASTIS

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Today is a 6 — Don’t spend time in dark thoughts. Be kind to yourself. Focus on what you really want for others (and yourself). Oh, the possibilities!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — It’s much nicer to warm yourself by cuddling up with a loved one and reading a good book. Catch some sunrays when you can.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — An apple a day keeps the doctor away (if you have good aim). Bad puns are good today. Laugh out loud for best medicine. Share a comedy with someone fun.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Figure out how to bring play into work or work into play. You’ll be rewarded.

It’s okay to question.

That’s more valuable than whatever answers develop.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — It’s a great day to find your true home. Perhaps you’ve been there all along and haven’t noticed. Discover your roots to piece together your ancestral haunts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Catch up on e-mail and mail communication. If you can, visit a friend. A face-to-face conversation will clear new ideas and create opportunities.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Just because money comes easy today, don’t overspend on toys. Save up for later. Don’t forget to stop and acknowledge yourself and others. This grows the team.

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 JIM BORGMAN OR JERRY SCOTT

BABY BLUES RICK KIRKMAN & JERRY SCOTT

BONUS PUZZLE

DOG EAT DOUG BRIAN ANDERSON

See Sudoku solutions, next page.

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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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('92) The Kudlow Report 60 Minutes "Gambling's Aces" The Truth About Shoplifting Remington Under Fire Mad Money John King, USA Race and Rage Piers Morgan Tonight Anderson Cooper 360 Race and Rage The Daily Show Colbert Report Comedy Presents Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious Comedy Presents Comedy Presents All Worked Up All Worked Up All Worked Up All Worked Up Lizard Licking Lizard Licking Lizard Licking Lizard Licking Forensic Files Forensic Files That '70s Show That '70s Show Smallville "Scion" Supernatural Married, Children Married, Children King of Queens King of Queens American Chopper Flying Wild Alaska "Deep Freeze" Flying Wild Alaska "Bush Brawl" American Loggers "Uphill Battle" Flying Wild Alaska "Deep Freeze" Shake It Up Shake It Up Life on Deck FishHooks Phineas (SP) Life on Deck Life on Deck Life on Deck Life on Deck Life on Deck Reno Realities Sweat Equity Ask-Old House Ask-Old House Ask-Old House Ask-Old House Dream House Dream House Marriage Under Ask-Old House E! News Sex and the City Sex and the City Kourtney & Kim Kourtney & Kim The Soup Fashion Police Chelsea Lately E! News Basketball Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic NBA Site: Amway Center -- Orlando, Fla. Live Basketball Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Site: AT&T Center -- San Antonio, Tex. Live Basketball MAC Wild Card Akron vs. Kent State NCAA -- Kent, Ohio Live Boxing Friday Night Fights -- Kissimme, Fla. Live SportsCenter NFL Live Live America's Funniest Home Videos America's Funniest Home Videos America's Funniest Home Videos America's Funniest Home Videos The 700 Club Joined for Life I Am My Own Twin World's Oldest Conjoined Twins Conjoined Twins "Move Home" I Am My Own Twin Eat, Shrink Glutton Punish Iron Chef USA "Flay vs. Dechellis" Throwdown Throwdown Diners, Drive-Ins Diners, Drive-Ins Restaurant Makeover "Massimo's" FOX Report The O'Reilly Factor Hannity On the Record The O'Reilly Factor Wingspan Hockey Tournament CCHA Live Post Game Live The Final Score Boxing Fight Night in America 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men "Meet Dave" ('08) Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Eddie Murphy.

"Meet Dave" ('08) Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Eddie Murphy.

Criminal Minds "3rd Life" Hero Phoenix "Heroes to the Rescue" America's Next Top Model The Dukes of Hazzard Mad Money (5:00)The Situation Room Scrubs Comedy Presents Cops Cops Forget-Lyrics Forget-Lyrics Cash Cab Cash Cab Shake It Up Shake It Up House Crashers Killer Bathrooms (5:00)True Story Holly's World SportsCenter SportsNation Interruption Still Standing Still Standing The Man Who Slept for 19 Years French Food Chef at Home News UEFA Magazine XterraAdventures 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men Newlywed Game Baggage 1 vs. 100 Deal or No Deal Who's the Boss? Who's the Boss? Who's Boss? 2/2 Who's the Boss?

Income Property Designed to Sell House Hunters House Hunters Modern Marvels "Gas Tech" Modern Marvels "Engines" Old Christine Old Christine Met Your Mother Met Your Mother News Hardball With Chris Matthews That '70s Show That '70s Show When I Was 17 When I Was 17 Car Czar "Custom Hot Rod" The Dog Whisperer SpongeBob iCarly iCarly iCarly Law & Order: C.I. "Great Barrier" Law & Order: C.I. "Eosphoros" Without a Trace Without a Trace "Hang on to Me" (5:00) "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"

('79) William Shatner.

Family Feud Family Feud Newlywed Game Baggage Little House "The Winoka Warriors" Touched By An Angel "Fear Not" House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Only in America Only in America Only in America Reba Reba Reba Reba The Last Word The Rachel Maddow Show Teen Mom 2 "Pushing the Limit" Jersey Shore "A Cheesy Situation" Hooked "Monster Fish of the Congo" Beast Hunter "Man Ape of Sumatra" Big Time Rush Victorious Hates Chris George Lopez Law & Order: C.I. "In the Dark" Law & Order: C.I. "Slither" Without a Trace "The Friendly Skies" Without a Trace WWE Smackdown!

Days of Our Lives The Young and the Restless All My Children One Life to Live Nascar Live! Live Auto Racing Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR -- Las Vegas, Nev. Live Trackside At "Las Vegas" Live Speed Center (5:00)Gangland "Deadly Triangle" Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Auction Hunters Seinfeld Seinfeld King of Queens King of Queens "The Bucket List"

('07) Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson.

"The Postman Always Rings Twice"

('46) Lana Turner.

"Clambake" (1967,Musical) Shelley Fabares, Bill Bixby, Elvis Presley.

1 vs. 100 Lingo Deal or No Deal Touched By An Angel Golden Girls Golden Girls House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Only in America Only in America Modern Marvels "The Butcher" Reba Reba Met Your Mother Met Your Mother Life After Lockup Lockup Raw: Pushing the Limits "Garden State"

('04) Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Zach Braff.

Cake Boss Cake Boss DC Cupcakes DC Cupcakes (:15) "Soul Men"

('08) Bernie Mac, Sharon Leal, Samuel L. Jackson.

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Law & Order "Pledge" Total Drama TRAV Bizarre Foods "Minnesota" TVL All in the Family All in the Family USA NCIS "Masquerade" VH1 (4:00) "The Blues Brothers" ('80) TNT

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"The Janky Promoters" ('09) Mike Epps, Ice Cube.

"Next Day Air"

('09) Mike Epps, Donald Faison. "The Immaculate Conception ...

"Journey to the Center of the Earth"

('08) Brendan Fraser.

"Journey to the Center of the Earth"

('08) Brendan Fraser.

Bones Young Justice Ben 10 Generator Rex Star Wars: Clone King of the Hill King of the Hill American Dad American Dad Family Guy Family Guy Man v. Food Man v. Food Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures "Stanley Hotel" Ghost Adventures "Riddle House" Sanford and Son Sanford and Son Sanford and Son Sanford and Son Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Hot in Cleveland Roseanne NCIS "Double Identity" NCIS "Jurisdiction" NCIS "Jurisdiction" 1/2 cont'd next CSI: Crime "A Bullet Runs Through It" CSI: Crime Scene "Dog Eat Dog" Saturday Night Live "The Best of Alec Baldwin" Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation Pt. 1 of 2 cont'd next Friday Night Basketball Wives North to Alaska North to Alaska Quest For One Quest For One Hunt for Big Fish CityLimitFishing CityLimitFishing Charlie Moore Best Tred Barta Hunt for Big Fish Hunt for Big Fish CityLimitFishing Charmed "Lost and Bound" Charmed "Charmed and Dangerous" "Ever After: A Cinderella Story"

('98) Dougray Scott, Drew Barrymore.

"Hope Floats"

('98) Sandra Bullock.

Dharma and Greg Dharma and Greg Old Christine Old Christine Old Christine Old Christine Met Your Mother Met Your Mother WGN News Scrubs Scrubs (:15) "The Sandlot"

('93) Mike Vitar, James Earl Jones, Tom Guiry. (:10) "Die Hard II: Die Harder"

('90) William Atherton, Bruce Willis.

"The Fifth Element"

('97) Milla Jovovich, Bruce Willis.

Movie Ricky Gervais Eastbound Real Time With Bill Maher Real Time With Bill Maher "Catch Me If You Can"

('02) Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Leonardo DiCaprio.

(5:45) "King Kong"

('05) Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody. (:45)Making Of Movie "The Wolfman"

('10) Emily Blunt.

"Jennifer's Body"

('09) Megan Fox. (:05) "The Frighteners"

('96) Trini Alvarado, Michael J. Fox. "It's Complicated"

('09) Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep. "The People vs. Larry Flynt"

('96) Woody Harrelson.

"Adventureland"

('09) Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg.

"Punisher: War Zone"

('08) Dominic West, Ray Stevenson.

"The Ghost Writer" ('10) Kim Cattrall, Jon Bernthal, Ewan McGregor.

(5:15) "8 Mile"

('02) Eminem. (:10) "The Hot Chick"

('02) Anna Faris, Rob Schneider.

Movie "The Karate Kid" (2010,Action) Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Jaden Smith.

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Beast Hunter Hooked "Monster Fish of the Congo" George Lopez Glenn Martin The Nanny The Nanny Law & Order: C.I. "Great Barrier" Law & Order: C.I. "Eosphoros" Criminal Minds "Retaliation" Criminal Mind "The Uncanny Valley" Merlin "The Eye of the Phoenix" Being Human General Hospital Days of Our Lives Auto Racing Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR -- Las Vegas, Nev. Three Sheets "Hong Kong" CSI: Crime Scene "Working Stiffs" (:05) "The Bucket List"

('07) Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson.

"Latin Lovers"

('53) Ricardo Montalban, Jean Hagen, Lana Turner.

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Friday, March 4, 2011 •

Tea Table Births A daughter, Cameryn Eliza-

beth Russell, was born to Kristina Broman and Ryan Russell of Charlevoix Feb. 27, 2011, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Cameryn weighed 6 pounds at birth. Grandparents are Angela Peck of Charlevoix, Michael Peck of Charlevoix, Mary Kelly of Charlevoix, and David Russell of Ellsworth.

Great-grandparents are Don and Nina Hawver of Manistee, and Richard and Mary Russell of Ellsworth.

A son, Jaxon Edwin James

Bonebrake, was born to Joseph and Dawn Bonebrake of Boyne City Feb. 28, 2011, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

Jaxon weighed 3 pounds, 14 ounces and was 16 1/2 inches long at birth. His siblings are Ricki Mosley and JoJo Bonebrake. Grandparents are Doreen Bonebrake of Boyne City, Chris Fox of Harbor Springs, and the late Joseph Bonebrake of Boyne City. Greatgrandmothers are Evelynn Dodds of Boyne City, and Carol Green of Gobel.

A daughter, Nora Grace, was

born to Pete Jr. and Regina Inman of East Jordan at 10:44 a.m. Feb. 28, 2011, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital.

Nora weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long at birth. Her sibling is Juliet Inman. Grandparents are Connie Johnston of East Jordan, and Pete and Beth Inman.

Meetings

SUNDAY, MARCH6

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.

The Emmet County Demo-

crats will host a crockpot cook-off contest and dinner at their general membership meeting, 5-8 p.m., Sunday, March 6, in the Carnegie building, Petoskey. For further information, call (231) 881-2840 or (231) 526-6618 or go to www.emmetdemocrats.com/

MONDAY, MARCH7

Boyne City Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Monday at Robert’s Restaurant in Boyne City.

Lions Club will meet at noon

Monday at Stafford’s Weathervane restaurant, Charlevoix.

Petoskey Lions Club meets

6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at J.W. Filmore’s Family Restaurant. For more information, contact Julie at (231) 439-0788 or go to website http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/PetoskeyMI.

Harbor Duplicate Bridge

Club meets at noon Monday at 7196 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs. Everyone welcome. Singles call if you need a partner. Call first, (231) 526-5988.

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.

V.F.W. AuxiliaryPost No.

2051 will meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday at the post home. A potluck is at 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH8

Harbor Springs Chapter of

BNI (Business Networking International) meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Harbor Springs City Hall. Free breakfast. For more information, call Shaun Osborne at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., at (231) 439-0911.

NALS of Northern Michigan,

the association for legal professionals, meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. For upcoming speakers and location contact Cindy Taylor at (231) 347-5334.

Charlevoix Evening Garden

Club meets second Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. at SunSee TEA TABLE on PAGE B8

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Quiz Central Quiz Central John Wooden: Values, Victory and Peace of Mind Anti-Cancer with Dr. David Servan-Schreiber Heart Healthy Yoga Lawrence Welk's Big Band Splash Big Buck Pole Hockey Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers NHL -- New York City, N.Y. Live Golf The Honda Classic PGA Site: PGA National Champion Course -- Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Live Basketball Kentucky vs. Tennessee NCAA -- Knoxville, Tenn. Live Basketball MVC Tournament NCAA -- St. Louis, Mo. Live Basketball Big-10 Wild Card Wisconsin vs. Ohio State NCAA Live According to Jim NBA Count Live Basketball Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat NBA -- Miami, Fla. Live Basketball Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA -- San Antonio, Tex. Live To Be Announced Auto Racing Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR Site: Las Vegas Motor Speedway -- Las Vegas, Nev. Live Movie Movie "The Specialist"

(1994,Action) Sharon Stone, James Woods, Sylvester Stallone.

"Taxi Driver"

(1976,Drama) Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Robert De Niro.

(10:30) "Troy"

(2004,Action) Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, Brad Pitt. Criminal Minds "The Tribe" Criminal Minds "A Real Rain" Criminal Minds Criminal Minds "Machismo" RivMon Unhooked "Death Ray" River Monsters: Unhooked River Monsters: Unhooked River Monsters: Unhooked River Monsters: Unhooked RivMon Unhooked "Demon Fish" The Real Housewives Real Housewives "Love and War" The Real Housewives Real Housewives "No Boundaries" Real Housewives "I Can't Stop" The Real Housewives 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 CNN Newsroom Your $$$$$ CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Operation Repo Edgemont Edgemont "The Stepford Wives"

('04) Matthew Broderick, Nicole Kidman. "For Your Eyes Only"

('81) Carole Bouquet, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Roger Moore. Smash Cuts Flying Wild Alaska "Bush Brawl" Gold Rush "Bedrock or Bust" Sons of Guns Sons of Guns Desert Car Kings "Pickup Line" American Chopper: Auction Kings Auction Kings Wizards Wizards Good Luck ...

Shake It Up H. Montana H. Montana FishHooks FishHooks FishHooks /(:20) "Aladdin"

('92) Robin Williams.

(10:00)SportsCenter Bowling Plastic Ball Championship PBA Live Football '07 NFC Championship N.Y. G/G.B. NFL Baseball Tonight Live Cheerl'd UCA/ Cheerl'd UDA Cheerl'd UCA/ UDA Championships Gymnastics Alabama vs. Georgia NCAA Basketball Big-10 Tournament NCAA -- Indianapolis, Ind. Live Basket. SEC Tourn.

(11:30) "The Goonies"

('85) Corey Feldman, Sean Astin.

Pixar Short Films "Ice Age"

('02) Voices of John Leguizamo, Ray Romano.

BMX MegaRamp ASA Triples Basketball ACC Tournament NCAA Site: Greensboro Coliseum -- Greensboro, N.C. Live Sports Stories Poker Legends of Poker WPT Pistons in Focus PistonsLive Live News Fox News The O'Reilly Factor America's News HQ Movie "Armageddon"

(1998,Adventure) Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Bruce Willis.

"The Incredible Hulk"

('08) Liv Tyler, Edward Norton.

(11:00) "You Lucky Dog" ('10) "Ice Dreams" ('10) Shelley Long, Kathleen Wilhoite, Jessica Cauffiel. "Growing the Big One" ('10) Kavan Smith, Shannen Doherty.

"You Lucky Dog" ('10) House Hunters House Hunters My First Sale My First Place R. Estate Interv. Selling NY Bang for Buck Get It Sold House Hunters House Hunters For Rent The Unsellables (11:00)More Extreme Marksmen Sniper "Inside the Crosshairs" Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History Ax Men "Lock & Load" (11:00) "'Til Lies Do Us Part" "Black Widower"

('06) David Lipper, Brent Donnelly.

"To Love, Honor and Betray"

('99) James Brolin.

"The Man Next Door" ('96) Conviction "I Put Fear in Your Life" Blood Secrets Meet the Press Rescues Cheated Death Why Planes Crash Why Planes Crash Jersey Shore "A Cheesy Situation" J.S. After Hours My Life as Liz Teen Mom 2 "Pushing the Limit" I Used to be Fat True Life True Life Ultimate Factories "John Deere" Ultimate Factories "Ferrari" Ultimate Factories "Winnebago" Ultimate Factories "Caterpillar" Ultimate Factories "Porsche" Ultimate Factories "Corvette" Power Rangers iCarly iCarly iCarly iCarly Odd Parents Fanboy Chum Fanboy Chum Penguins Penguins SpongeBob SpongeBob "Skinwalkers" ('06,Action) Rhona Mitra, Elias Koteas, Jason Behr. "Underworld"

(2003,Fantasy) Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly, Kate Beckinsale. "Underworld: Evolution"

('06) Beverly Hills 90210 Gilmore Girls Gilmore Girls One Tree Hill One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Speed Center NASCAR RaceDay "Las Vegas" Live Car Warriors Arenacross National Series AMA Supercross AMA -- Daytona Beach, Fla. Trucks!

MuscleCar "The Longest Yard"

('74) Eddie Albert, Burt Reynolds.

"Unforgiven"

(1992,Western) Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood.

Movie "The Family Man"

(2001,Drama) Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Nicolas Cage.

"Pretty Woman"

(1990,Romance) Julia Roberts, Jason Alexander, Richard Gere. Movie Four Weddings Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss "The Forbidden Kingdom"

('08) Michael Angarano, Jet Li. "The Mummy Returns"

('01,Adv) Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Brendan Fraser.

"Deep Impact"

('98) Elijah Wood.

Extreme Fast Food Extreme Pig Outs Extreme Truck Stops Extreme Mindblowing Hotels Extreme Pools Extreme Terror Rides (11:25) "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" ('08) (:50) "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"

('89) Sean Connery, Harrison Ford.

Basketball Wives Basketball Wives Basketball Wives Basketball Wives Basketball Wives Basketball Wives The Bass Pros Bill Dance FLW Outdoors Whacked Out Whacked Out Snowmobiling Snocross Cycling Paris-Nice (11:15) "12 Rounds" ('09) Conchords Real Time With Bill Maher "Date Night"

('10) Steve Carell, Tina Fey. "Independence Day"

('96) Bill Pullman, Will Smith.

(11:00) "Cast Away"

('00) Tom Hanks.

Mildred Pierce "The Last Samurai"

(2003,Drama) Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Tom Cruise. (:45)Boxing (11:30) "Shallow Hal"

('01) Gwyneth Paltrow. "Bride of Chucky"

('98) Jennifer Tilly. (:45) "Our Family Wedding" ('10) Forest Whitaker.

"Whiteout"

('09) Kate Beckinsale.

(11:25) "Bandslam" ('09) (:15) "A Single Man"

('09) Julianne Moore, Colin Firth.

"Tenure" ('09) Gretchen Mol, Luke Wilson.

"Push"

('09) Dakota Fanning, Chris Evans.

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(2005,Action) Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody.

Paid Program Paid Program TMZ Cops Cops America Most Wanted Entourage Enthusiasm Fringe "The Box" (3:45) "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"

('66) "Scarface"

(1983,Crime Story) Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Al Pacino.

(5:30)Scared Straight "Chowchilla" Beyond Scared Stra. "Corcoran" Beyond Scared Straight "Lieber" Beyond Scared Straight Scared Straight "San Quentin" Beyond Scared Stra. "Hagerstown" Deadliest Towns "Killer Tigers" Pit Boss "Pit Bulls and Paintball" Must Love Cats Cats 101 Pit Boss "Little Chippendales" Cats 101 House "Alone" House "The Right Stuff" House "97 Seconds" House "Guardian Angels" House "Mirror Mirror" House "Whatever It Takes" Paid Program Paid Program Money-Motion Made Millions American Greed: Scam Suze Orman "10th Year Special!" Debt do Us Part Debt do Us Part American Greed: Scam The Situation Room CNN Newsroom Race and Rage Piers Morgan Tonight CNN Newsroom Race and Rage Most Shocking Most Shocking Top 20 Most Shocking truTV Presents: World's Dumbest truTV Presents: World's Dumbest Forensic Files Forensic Files (5:00) "How to Lose Your Lover" That '70s Show That '70s Show House "The Softer Side" House "The Social Contract" House of Payne House of Payne Stargate Universe "Pain" American Chopper: Sons of Guns Sons of Guns Desert Car Kings American Chopper: Explosions Gone Wrong Desert Car Kings Phineas & Ferb Phineas & Ferb Phineas & Ferb Phineas & Ferb Shake It Up Good Luck ...

Life on Deck Wizards Wizards Wizards Wizards Phineas & Ferb Basketball Florida vs. Vanderbilt NCAA -- Nashville, Tenn. Live College Gameday Live Basketball Texas vs. Baylor NCAA -- Waco, Tex. Live SportsCenter Basketball A-Sun Tournament NCAA -- Macon, Ga. Live Basketball OVC Tournament NCAA -- Nashville, Tenn. Live SportsCenter The Association The Association Pixar Short Films "A Bug's Life"

('98) Voices of Kevin Spacey, Dave Foley.

"Ice Age"

('02) Voices of John Leguizamo, Ray Romano.

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

FOX News Wingspan Wingspan Wingspan Pre-game Live Hockey Detroit Red Wings vs. Phoenix Coyotes NHL -- Glendale, Ariz. Live Post-game Live Basket. Pac-10 Wild Card NCAA Live Movie 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men Archer Movie "The Incredible Hulk"

(2008,Action) Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, Edward Norton.

Little House "The Faith Healer" Little House "Author, Author" Little House "Crossed Connections" Little House "The Angry Heart" Little House on the Prairie Little House on the Prairie Designed to Sell House Hunters House Hunters Candice Tells All Dear Genevieve Cash and Cari From a Stylist Antonio Treat. House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Ancient Aliens "Chariots, Gods & Beyond" Ancient Aliens "Alien Tech" Ancient Aliens "The Return" Ancient Aliens (5:00) "Personal Effects" ('09) "My Family's Secret" (2010,Drama) Dylan Neal, Nicholle Tom. "A Date With Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster" One Born Every Minute Witch Hunt Lockup "Pendleton: Zero to Sixty" Life After Lockup Lockup Lockup Jersey Shore "A Cheesy Situation" "Garden State"

('04) Natalie Portman, Zach Braff.

Teen Mom 2 "Pushing the Limit" Jersey Shore "A Cheesy Situation" Jersey Shore "Kissing Cousins" Auction Packed "Feast or Famine" Explorer Grizzly Face to Face Alaska State Troopers Alaska State Troopers Grizzly Face to Face iCarly iCarly iCarly Big Time Rush Victorious True Jackson George Lopez George Lopez The Nanny The Nanny (4:30) "Underworld"

('03) "Underworld: Evolution"

('06) Kate Beckinsale.

"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans"

('09) Michael Sheen.

"Rise: Blood Hunter"

('07) 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 Racing Kobalt Tools 400 NASCAR Speed Center Supercross AMA Site: Daytona International Speedway -- Daytona Beach, Fla. Live Lucas Oil Edge Supercross AMA Seinfeld Seinfeld King of Queens Seinfeld "What Women Want"

(2000,Comedy) Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Mel Gibson.

"Pretty Woman"

('90) Richard Gere.

48 Hours Mystery 48 Hours: Hard Evidence 48 Hours Mystery "Daddy's Girl" 48 Hours "Stolen Beauty" 48 Hours Mystery 48 Hours Mystery "Daddy's Girl" (:25) "Deep Impact"

('98) Elijah Wood.

"The Forbidden Kingdom"

('08) Michael Angarano, Jet Li. "The Mummy Returns"

('01,Adv) Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Brendan Fraser.

Bermuda Triangle: Lost at Sea Bermuda Triangle Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures (:05) "Bee Movie"

('07) Jerry Seinfeld.

"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"

('89,Adv) Sean Connery, Julian Glover, Harrison Ford.

"The Bourne Ultimatum" ('07) (5:30)SNL in the '90s 100 Shocking Moments "Hour 1" 100 Shocking Moments "Hour 2" 100 Shocking Moments "Hour 3" 100 Shocking Moments "Hour 4" 100 Shocking Whacked Out Whacked Out Bull Riding PBR Bull Riding PBR -- Chicago, Ill. Live Sports Jobs Basketball N.Mex./Utah NBDL HBO Bad "Ocean's Eleven"

('01) Brad Pitt, George Clooney.

"Robin Hood"

(2010,Adventure) Cate Blanchett, Mark Strong, Russell Crowe.

Movie Hung Ricky Gervais Bored to Death Bored to Death Boardwalk Empire "Home" Big Love "Til Death Do Us Part" "The Sunset Limited" (2010,Drama) (:15) "Coming to America"

('88) Arsenio Hall, Eddie Murphy. (:15) "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"

('09) (:45)Life on Top "Tooth Fairy"

('10) Shameless Caroline Rhea & Friends Mixed Martial Arts Strikeforce "Transsiberian"

('08) Emily Mortimer, Woody Harrelson.

SUNDAY EVENING WCML-WCMU / PBS WPBN-WTOM / NBC WWTV-WWUP / CBS WGTU-WGTQ / ABC WFUP / FOX AMERICAN MOVIE CL. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ANIMAL PLANET BRAVO CONSUMER NEWS CABLE NEWS NETWORK COURT TV CW DISCOVERY DISNEY ENT. SPORTS ENT. SPORTS 2 FAMILY CHANNEL FOX NEWS CHANNEL FOX SPORTS DETROIT FX HALLMARK HOME & GARDEN HISTORY CHANNEL LIFETIME MSNBC MUSIC TV NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NICKELODEON SCIENCE FICTION SOAPNET SPEED CHANNEL SUPER STATION LEARNING CHANNEL TURNER NETWORK TV TRAVEL USA NETWORK VIDEO HITS VERSUS HOME BOX OFFICE HOME BOX OFFICE 2 CINEMAX SHOWTIME

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('06) Mandy Moore, Patrick Dempsey.

(10:00) "Nevada Smith" ('66) (:45) "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"

('66) Lee Van Cleef, Clint Eastwood.

"Hang 'Em High"

(1968,Western) Ed Begley Jr., Bruce Dern, Clint Eastwood.

(11:30) "Broken Arrow"

('95) Christian Slater, John Travolta.

Scared Straight "Troy"

(2004,Action) Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, Brad Pitt.

Pit Boss "Great Balls of Fire" When Animals Strike Killer Aliens Deadliest Towns "Killer Elephants" Deadliest Towns "Killer Hippos" Million Dollar Listing "Sparks Fly" Million Dollar Listing House Miami "Paradise Cost" House Miami "Black Ball'd" Bethenny Getting Married?

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True Hollywood Story "Peter Pan"

('03) Olivia Williams, Jeremy Sumpter, Jason Isaacs. "How to Lose Your Lover" ('04) I (Almost) Got Away With It I (Almost) Got Away With It Gold Rush: Alaska "Bad Blood" Gold Rush "Bedrock or Bust" Gold Rush: Alaska "Never Say Die" Desert Car Kings "Chevelle SS" Wizards Wizards Good Luck ...

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('97) Jim Carrey.

"The Flintstones"

('94) Rosie O'Donnell, John Goodman.

"The Goonies"

(1985,Adventure) Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin, Sean Astin.

To Be Announced Basketball ACC Tournament NCAA Site: Greensboro Coliseum -- Greensboro, N.C. Live Basketball ACC Tournament NCAA -- Greensboro, N.C. Live Detroit Titan News America's News HQ Journal Edit.

FOX News Glenn Beck America's News HQ Movie "Doomsday"

(2008,Action) Jeremy Crutchley, Rhona Mitra, Caryn Peterson.

"Armageddon"

(1998,Adventure) Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Bruce Willis.

Little House "Halloween Dream" Little House Prairie cont'd next Little House Prairie cont'd next Little House "Little House Years" Little House on the Prairie Little House "The King Is Dead" Designed to Sell Designed to Sell The Unsellables Get It Sold Curb: Block Design on Dime Colour Conf.

Bang for Buck Candice Tells All Sarah's House Dear Genevieve C Spl: Miami UFO Hunters "Giant UFOs" UFO Hunters "Area 52" An Alien History of Planet Earth Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens "Mysterious Places" (11:00) "Never Been Kissed" "Queen Sized" (2008,Drama) Nikki Blonsky.

"Speak"

('04,Drama) Steve Zahn, Hallee Hirsh, Kristen Stewart. "Personal Effects"

('09) The Runaways "San Diego" Children for Sale Vegas Undercover Vegas Undercover "Raw 2" Follow the Money In Coldest Blood Jersey Shore "Kissing Cousins" Jersey Shore "A Cheesy Situation" J.S. After Hours Teen Mom 2 "Pushing the Limit" When I Was 17 I Used to be Fat My Life as Liz My Life as Liz World's Toughest Fixes World's Toughest "Atom Smasher" World's Toughest Fixes World's Toughest Fixes Auction Packed "Under Water" Auction Packed "Big Boy's Toys" Power Rangers SpongeBob Big Time Rush Victorious SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Penguins Penguins Fanboy Chum Fanboy Chum Movie "Never Cry Werewolf"

('08) Nina Dobrev, Kevin Sorbo.

"Thor: Hammer of the Gods" ('09) Zachery Ty Bryan.

"Underworld"

('03) Kate Beckinsale.

One Tree Hill Beverly Hills 90210 "Radar Love" Beverly Hills 90210 "Emily" Beverly Hills 90210 "Windstruck" Beverly Hills 90210 Gilmore Girls Auto Racing Grand Prix of Miami Grand-Am Site: Homestead Miami Speedway -- Homestead, Fla. Live Dirt Series "Gibsonton" Car Warriors Monster Jam "Philadelphia" (SP) Trucks!

MuscleCar Best of Pride Fight.

Best of Pride Best of Pride Fighting Championships Best of Pride Fight.

Best of Pride Fight.

(10:25) "Selena"

('97) Jennifer Lopez. (:25) "A Walk in the Clouds"

('95) Keanu Reeves.

According to Jim Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Moving Up 48 Hours: Hard Evidence 48 Hours: Evidence cont'd next 48 Hours: Hard "Drawn to Murder" 48 Hours: Evidence "Haunted" 48 Hours: Hard Evidence "The Librarian: Quest for the Spear"

('04) Kelly Hu, Noah Wyle. "The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines"

('06) "The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice"

('08) Noah Wyle.

Great Weekends Great Weekends Yosemite: America's Treasure Best Places Best Places Best Places Best Places Best Places Best Places Weird Travels "Mystery Spots" (10:30) "Man of the Year" ('06) (:05) "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

('08) Georgie Henley, Ben Barnes. (:05) "The Pacifier"

('05) Lauren Graham, Faith Ford, Vin Diesel.

(11:30) "The Blues Brothers"

('80,Com) Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, John Belushi.

Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live SNL in the '90s Sport Fishing Saltwater Exp. Into the Blue Charlie Moore Boxing World Series Basketball UNLV vs. Utah NCAA Live

(11:30) "Whip It" ('09) Ellen Page.

What to Watch /(:45) "The Losers" ('10) Jeffrey Dean Morgan. "Thurgood" (2010,Drama) Laurence Fishburne.

Mildred Pierce (:15) "A Cinderella Story"

('04) Hilary Duff.

Big Love "Til Death Do Us Part" "Four Christmases"

('09) Vince Vaughn.

"Couples Retreat"

('09) Vince Vaughn.

Movie (:50)Max Cut (:40) "Footloose"

('84) Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Kevin Bacon. "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

('88) "A Perfect Getaway"

('09) Steve Zahn.

Movie (:45) "The Craft"

('96) Fairuza Balk, Robin Tunney. (:15)King Speech "Holy Rollers" ('10) Justin Bartha, Jesse Eisenberg.

"Everybody's Fine"

('09) Robert De Niro.

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Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Lines A Global View News NBC News Dateline NBC Great Restaurant "Pilot" (P) The Celebrity Apprentice "Pepperoni Profit" (SP) News The Closer News CBS Even. News 60 Minutes The Amazing Race Undercover Boss CSI: Miami "Blood Lust" News (:35)2 1/2 Men Hunters ABC News America's Funniest Home Videos Secret Millionaire (SP) Housewives "Searching" Brothers & Sisters The Unit (2:30)Racing TBA The Simpsons American Dad The Simpsons Bob's Burgers Family Guy Cleveland Show Barclay Jack Van Impe Grey's Anatomy

(5:30) "The Brave One" ('07) Terrence Howard, Jodie Foster.

(1983,Crime Story) Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Al Pacino.

"Scarface" Criminal Minds "Charm and Harm" Criminal Minds "Hopeless" Criminal Minds "Cradle to Grave" Criminal Minds "Retaliation" Breakout Kings (P) Breakout Kings River Monsters: Unhooked RivMon Unhooked "Alligator Gar" River Monsters: Unhooked River Monsters Spc "The Giants" Taking on Tyson Taking on Tyson The Real Housewives The Real Housewives The Real Housewives The Real Housewives The Real Housewives WatchWhat Housewives Paid Program Paid Program Diabetes Life Wall St. Journal The Truth About Shoplifting Made Millions Made Millions Cigarette Wars Porn: Business of Pleasure CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Cover Story Fareed Zakaria GPS Piers Morgan Tonight CNN Newsroom Fareed Zakaria GPS Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Las Vegas Jail Las Vegas Jail Las Vegas Jail Las Vegas Jail Forensic Files Forensic Files Smash Cuts King of Queens Heartland "Showdown!"

The Browns The Browns Cheaters "Whatever It Takes"

('00) Marla Sokoloff, Shane West.

Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Auction Kings Imagination (:45)Phineas Good Luck ...

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SportsCenter Basketball New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA Site: Philips Arena -- Atlanta, Ga. Live Basketball Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA -- Milwaukee, Wis. Live SportsCenter (5:30)Basketball SEC Tournament NCAA Live Scoreboard Live Basketball WCC Tournament NCAA -- Las Vegas, Nev. Live Basketball WCC Tournament NCAA -- Las Vegas, Nev. Live "A Bug's Life"

('98) Voices of Kevin Spacey, Dave Foley.

"Monsters, Inc."

('01) Voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman. "Monsters, Inc."

('01) Voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman.

News FOX Report Weekend Huckabee Justice with Judge Jeanine Geraldo at Large Huckabee Basketball Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons NBA -- Detroit, Mich. Live Pistons Post Live MMA M1 Fighting Championship Pistons in Focus The Final Score Poker Legends of Poker WPT Movie "Ghost Rider"

(2007,Action) Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Nicolas Cage.

"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor"

('08) Maria Bello, Brendan Fraser. Lights Out (5:00) "You Lucky Dog" ('10) Golden Girls Golden Girls "Back to You and Me"

('05) Rue McClanahan, Lisa Hartman.

"Perfectly Prudence" ('11) Joe Lando, Jane Seymour.

Designed to Sell Designed to Sell House Hunters House Hunters Holmes Homes Holmes Homes Holmes Inspection cont'd March 13 House Hunters House Hunters Income Property Income Property Ax Men "Fallout Zone" Ax Men "Tipping Point" Ax Men "Tipping Point" Ax Men "King of the Hill" Top Shot "Compound Fracture" Modern Marvels "Packaging" (5:00) "The Man Next Door" Coming Home "A Proper Wedding" Army Wives "Line of Departure" "Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy" ('11) Hayden Panattiere. Army Wives "Line of Departure" Caught on Camera Caught on Camera Caught on Camera Real Texas Chainsaw Interview With a Vampire To Catch a Predator "Florida" My Life as Liz My Life as Liz Teen Mom 2 "Pushing the Limit" Jersey Shore "Kissing Cousins" Jersey Shore "A Cheesy Situation" Skins "Michelle" My Life as Liz My Life as Liz Alaska State Troopers Giant Crystal Cave Earth "Making of a Planet" Alaska Troopers "Highway Hijinks" Earth "Making of a Planet" True Jackson Big Time Rush iCarly Victorious George Lopez George Lopez The Nanny The Nanny "To Be Announced" Movie "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans"

('09) Michael Sheen.

"Dawn of the Dead"

(2004,Horror) Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, Sarah Polley.

"Judge Dredd"

('95) One Tree Hill General Hospital General Hospital General Hospital General Hospital General Hospital (4:30)Supercross AMA Speed Center NASCAR Victory Lane "Las Vegas" Wind Tunnel With Dave Despain My Classic Car Car Crazy Speed Center (5:30) "What Women Want"

('00) Helen Hunt, Mel Gibson. (:40) "Forrest Gump"

('94) Tom Hanks.

"Forrest Gump"

(1994,Comedy/Drama) Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Tom Hanks.

Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss Cake Boss "Baby Special" Heavily Ever Heavily Ever Cake Boss "Baby Special" (4:30) "Deep Impact"

('98) "Journey to the Center of the Earth"

('08) Brendan Fraser.

Leverage (SP) "Journey to the Center of the Earth"

('08) Brendan Fraser.

Extreme Competitions When Vacations Attack When Vacations Attack The Wild Within "Scotland" The Wild Within When Vacations Attack (4:50) "Indiana Jones & the T... (:20) "Raiders of the Lost Ark"

('81) Karen Allen, Harrison Ford. (:50) "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

('08) Harrison Ford.

Basketball Wives Basketball Wives Basketball Wives (SF) Love&Hip-Hop Basketball Wives You're Cut Off Bball Wives Dirt Knights Bull Riding PBR -- St. Louis, Mo. Bull Riding PBR -- Chicago, Ill. Bull Riding PBR Full Tilt Poker: The Poker Lounge Movie Big Love: End of Days Big Love: End of Days "Robin Hood"

(2010,Adventure) Cate Blanchett, Mark Strong, Russell Crowe.

"Date Night"

('10) (4:45)Boxing Real Time With Bill Maher Big Love "Til Death Do Us Part" (:45)First Look "The Losers"

('10) Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

"Any Given Sunday"

('99) Movie (:15) "Tooth Fairy"

('10) Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

"Wargames 2: The Dead Code" ('07) "Funny People"

('09) Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Adam Sandler.

(4:30) "Push" "Youth in Revolt"

('09) Michael Cera.

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nybank Retirement Community, 615 Petoskey Ave., Charlevoix. Call (231) 547-5199.

The Emmet County Land-

lords Association meetings are 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Petoskey Big Boy. Interested landlords or managers are invited to attend the meetings. For more information, call Judy Hills at (231) 6328398 or George Ramey at (231) 347-8851.

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.

Northern Light Seekers pre-

sentation 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Carnegie building, 415 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey. Stephen D. Valley will be the speaker on “Flower Remedy.� $5 donation.

Miscellaneous

Art Van offers free design

classes 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 15, 22 and 29. Back by popular demand the “Find Your Style� design classes are back and packed with tons of fabulous new decorating tips from Art Van design experts who will help you refresh your home just in time for spring. Classes start at 6:30 p.m., refreshments will be served, and all materials are provided. Week 1: “Getting Started: The Elements of Design;� Week 2: “Room

by Room: Design Solutions;�

Week 3: “Fabrics and Finishes: Design Details.� Space is limited, so sign up today for the complimentary classes by calling (888) 619-2199.

Art Van, 1619 Anderson Road Petoskey.

Veterans Affairs ofEmmet

County is open 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for assistance to all Emmet County veterans. Located in the county building in Petoskey, first floor, G92. Phone (231) 348-1780.

Community kitchen is held

from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Monday at First Christian Church, 308 Monroe St., Petoskey, in the fellowship hall of the church. Anyone in need of a meal is welcome.

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, behind St. Francis Xavier Church. Phone (231) 347-7423.

First Christian Church, 308 Monroe St., Petoskey, food pantry is open 9 a.m.-noon

every Wednesday.

Lighthouse lunch is held 11

a.m.-1 p.m. every Monday and Thursday at Community Church of God, 202 W. Hurlbut St., Charlevoix, in the fellowship hall of the church.

Anyone in need of a hot meal is welcome.

Anyone interested in

quitting smoking? BreatheFree is a smoking cessation program that has helped 20 million people quit smoking.

Breathe Free is a user-friendly, research-based program designed to aid the smoker in developing self-assurance and confidence in the cessation process. This program helps participants avoid failure, stop urges, manage stress, manage weight, along with giving guidance and support. Each program is built upon another so it is advised to attend each session, meeting each Thursday for 9 weeks. Orientation is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, Woodhams Hall, 1404 Howard St., Petoskey. For preregistering, or for more information cal l(231) 3488277.

Bay Shore Presbyterian

Church food pantry is open from noon-3 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday. Use the back door. For information, call (231) 348-2086.

Discover the world of “The

Course in Miracles� meeting every second Saturday at the Petoskey Public Library. Call (231) 881-5198.

Petoskey Seventh-day

Adventist Church will have “family night� 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9, celebrating “INCREDIBLE KID DAY.�

The Manna Food Pantry is

open 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesday to serve those in need in the Oden/Conway/M-119 area. For more information, call (231) 347-8852.

Cross of Christ Lutheran

Church, Petoskey, Paper Pantry is open 5-7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month and 9-11 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. The Paper Pantry provides items such as toilet paper, shampoo, dish soap, laundry detergent as available to individuals who state a need for such assistance.

Contact Cross of Christ, (231) 347-5448.

Planned Parenthood of

West and Northern Michigan provides complete GYN exams, breast exams and Pap tests for women of all ages; pregnancy tests; counseling and provision of birth control supplies, including emergency contraception, testing and treatment for vaginal, urinary and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV testing. Services are confidential, affordable, and provided by women clinicians. Medicaid/Plan First! and Mastercard/Visa accepted. Open Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; some evenings. Planned Parenthood, 1003 Spring St., Petoskey. Phone (231) 3479692.

Men’s Christiansupport

group meets 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Stutsmanville Chapel at 2988 State Road, north of Harbor Springs. We are a confidential, faith based group of men seeking help with daily life struggles through the Word of God and fellowship with other men facing similar issues. The group is open to anyone. If you would like additional information call (231) 526-2335.

Boyne City Seventh-day

Adventist Food Pantry at 326 N. Park St., is open 10 a.m.-noon each Monday. For emergencies call director at (231) 549-2462; otherwise, can leave message at (231) 582-0151.

Alanson Church of the Naz-

arene food pantry/ministries benefit dinner will be served 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the church on M-68 and Mission Road, Alanson.

The menu includes chicken, potatoes and gravy, green beens, tossed salad, dessert and beverages. Cost is $8 for adults; $5 for children 5-12 and children under 5, free.

Call (231) 548-5462.

New Life Anglican Church

invites you Saturday, March 5, for its first in a series, “Saturday Night: Movie, Pizza & Discussion,� featuring the movie “Inception� starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This event is free to the public; seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis.

New Life is located at 619 Waukazoo Ave., Petoskey.

Doors open at 5 p.m.; the movie starts at 5:15 p.m. with a 15 minute intermission at which time the pizza will be served. Following the movie there will be a discussion on the worldview presented by the movie compared to the Christian worldview. Nursery care will be provided. For more information call the church office at (231) 3473448.

Greensky Hill United Meth-

odist Church men’s club winter dinner starts 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 12, featuring Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, salad, beverage and dessert. Show follows and includes women drummers, fiddle music, singers, storytellers, 50/50 drawaing and door prize. The dinner is at Susan Hall at Greensky Hill Native American United Methodist Church. Tickets are $10 per person, children under 10 free.

Cross of Christ Lutheran and

Emmanuel Episcopal churches provide a free lunch from noon-1 p.m. every Thursday for those in need at the First Presbyterian Church in Petoskey. All are welcome.

WIC appointments are now available at Health Depart-

ment offices in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego Counties. WIC provides free food for eligible pregnant and post-partum women; infants; and children. For appointments, call the Health Department of Northwest Michigan at (231) 547-0295 or (800) 432-4121.

Free and anonymous HIV

counseling and testing Orasure/oral test, no needles.

For information, call ( 800) 432-4121.

Twenty-four hourfree and

confidential crisis counseling is available to residents of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Kalkaska and Otsego counties by dialing toll free (800) 442-7315.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the

Veterans of Foreign Wars Emmet County Post 2051 is recruiting women to join the auxiliary. Wives, widows, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, sisters, half-sisters, foster and step-sisters, foster and step-daughters who attained that status prior to age 16 of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars are invited to call Melva Fosmore, (231) 526-5754.

The Christian Science Read-

ing Room is a study room, library and bookstore. The public is welcome. It is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Reading Room is located at 434 E. Lake St., Petoskey. The phone number is (231) 348-7648.

Seventh-day Adventist

Community Service Center,1404 Howard St., Petoskey, is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday. Appointments still available. Emergency food is also available. For more information, call Brian Halbert at (231) 487-0720 or (231) 675-8855.

Find information, includ-

ing phone numbers, contact names and Web links for local nonprofit agencies and services in Charlevoix and Emmet counties at www. char-em-hscb.org.

The Women’sResource Cen-

ter 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.

now available at health department offices in Antrim, 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.

The Women’sResource

Center of Northern Michigan offers educational support group meetings for past or present victims of domestic abuse. The group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Women’s Resource Center Safe House. There is no cost to attend. In addition to the support groups, the center also provides victims of domestic abuse with emergency shelter, crisis intervention, information and referrals, victim advocacy, legal advocacy, counseling services and a 24-hour crisis and information line. Call (231) 347-1572 or (800) 2751995 for further information.

Friendship Centers of Em-

met 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 care. Call the COA at (231) 347-3211, for more information.

Senior citizens Petoskey Friendship

Center activities Tuesday, March 8: foot care 8:30 a.m., massage 9 a.m., Wii 10 a.m., lunch at noon: baked chicken, ice cream social 1 p.m.

Beaver Island Senior Center

activities Tuesday, March 8: Arthritis Foundation exercise program 11 a.m., lunch at noon: barbecue pork, baked beans.

Boyne Area Senior Center

activities Tuesday, March 8: lunch at noon: chicken sandwich, Wii fun.

Charlevoix Senior Center

activities Tuesday, March 8: taxes 9 a.m., acrylic painting, lunch at noon: sloppy joes,

Free vision and hearing

screening appointments for children are available at 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.

Harbor Springs Friendship

Center activities Tuesday, March 8: exercise 9 a.m. in building D, lunch at noon: baked chicken, bingo 1 p.m.

East Jordan Senior Center

activities Tuesday, March 8: line dancing 11 a.m., lunch at noon: chicken sandwich, bingo 12:30 p.m., paint class 1 p.m.

Pellston Friendship Center activities Tuesday, March 8: water fitness 8:45 a.m., coffee 10 a.m., games 10:30 a.m., arthritis exercise 10:45 a.m., lunch at noon: baked chicken.

The WawatamArea Senior

Center is serving dinners at 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. on Sundays. The center is located at the Lion Dan Russell Building on Cedar Street in Mackinaw City.

Self-help Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour information call (231)348-5005.

Al-Anon /Alateen information is available by calling (231) 675-7044.

Alzheimer’s Disease/De-

mentia support meets 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Petoskey Friendship Center library.

Call (231) 347-3211 or (888) 347-0369.

Caregiver Support meets

1:30-3 p.m. the fourth Thursday at Petoskey Friendship Center library. Call (231) 3473211 or (888) 347-0369.

Celebrate Recovery is a

Christ-centered recovery program which meets at the Walloon Lake Community Church 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. For information, call John at (231)347-3985 or Terry at (231)582-7590.

Compassionate Friends, a

support group for bereaved parents, meets the third Monday at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Call Susan at (231) 582-7897 or JoAnn at (231) 347-8487.

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Eric Spitler

$50 2818

Carol Darlington

Baldwin Gladwin

$50 0327

Jason M. Septic

Harbor Springs

$50 1367

Kaitlyn Smith

Petoskey

$50 1888

Ari Maas

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Beer and brats on tap at Boyne’s Brew-Ski Festival Rachel Brougham (231)439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

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ou don’t have to be a skier or snowboarder to enjoy an upcoming event at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs.

The second annual, Brew-Ski Festival will take place noon-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.

The event features more than 100 craft beers, music, brats on the grill and spring skiing.

“It’s a really fun and so-

cial outdoor festival,” said Erin Ernst, public relations manager for Boyne USA. “We had more than 500 people attend last year, which was our first year hosting the festival. We were really pleased with the turnout and hope to grow the festival and attendance with each year.”

The tasting tent will be set up at the base of the slopes.

Admission is free, but those 21 and older can purchase tickets for beer tastings. Each ticket is

$2 and good for 4-ounce pours.

Several Michigan breweries are taking part in the event, including Short’s Brewing Company, Bell’s Brewery, New Holland Brewing Company and Arcadia Ales.

Following the outdoor fun, the party will continue in the resort’s Zoo Bar where the Aaron Vaughn Band will perform.

T-shirts and logo pint glasses will also be available for purchase at the event.

“Mid-March is a celebrated time that we look forward to for great skiing, plentiful sunshine and warmer temperatures,” Ernst said. “It’s the perfect time of year to soak up some sun, enjoy craft beers and a cook out on the grill. That’s exactly what this event is all about — suds and snow.”

For more information about the event, and for event ski and festival packages, visit www. boyne.com or call, (800) GO-BOYNE.

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Lights, camera ... ACTION!

Local graduate to shoot film in Petoskey COMMUNITY SUPPORT While the main characters in “Basis of Decision” will be cast in New York City, the film will use many extras to be selected from local students and community members interested in acting and all aspects of filmmaking.

The production crew, which consists of student and young professional filmmakers from all over the world, also hopes to offer on-set mentor opportunities in directing, producing, costuming, cinematography and set design, among others.

Producer Erich Rettstadt is seeking community support to provide home stays for members of the international cast and crew during the shoot.

Community members interested in any of these opportunities should e-mail their area of interest along with contact information to basisofdecision@gmail.com.

A “Basis of Decision” film fund has been established at the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation to receive tax deductible donations to support the effort to bring this nonprofit film shoot and accompanying educational opportunities for area students and community members to Northern Michigan.

Contributions can be sent to the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, 616 Petoskey St., No. 300, Petoskey, Mich. 49770, and include a notation that they are directed to the “Basis of Decision” film fund.

Support is also needed from volunteers who would like to contribute food and lodging to cast and crew members. For more information, e-mail basisofdecision@gmail.com.

Rachel Brougham (231) 439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

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hen Erich Rettstadt, a student at New York University, began outlining the concept for his short film, “Basis of Decision” a couple years ago, he knew he wanted the film to be a musical comedy. He knew he wanted to shoot in Petoskey. And he knew he wanted it to be about a debate team.

Later this month, Rettstadt, a 2007 graduate of Petoskey High School, will return to his hometown to shoot the film with the help of a couple hundred locals. “‘Basis of Decision’ follows a pair of debaters. I would be lying if I said it wasn’t semi-autobiographical. I did debate while in high school and the film takes place in an undisclosed Midwestern town,” Rettstadt said.

The film tells the story of debaters Blake and Dakota and follows them as they compete through a tournament. While the pair are from a small Midwestern town, they are forced to compete against teams from large metropolitan areas.

“The film is about them trying to win the tournament and of the relationship between the two of them,” Rettstadt explained. “I based their relationship off the characters in the film, ‘Singing in the Rain.’ It’s kind of an homage to 1950s musicals.”

While the principal roles will be cast in New York, casting will also take place locally. Rettstadt believes about two-thirds of the film will be made up of local actors in smaller roles.

“The final scene of the film will take place in the Petoskey High School auditorium where we hope to fill the room to get shots of the cheering crowd,” Rettstadt explained. “We’re hoping to get about

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Erich Rettstadt (right) and Mingjue Hu scout Central Elementary School in Petoskey as a filming location for Rettstadt’s film “Basis of Decision.” Rettstadt is a Petoskey High School graduate attending New York University. Mingjue is a native of Beijing, China, and a graduate of NYU. Mingjur is the director of photography for Rettstadt’s film. The film students met at NYU as members of Tisch Scholars, a group of students selected by the faculty for their demonstrated artistic and leadership ability and commitment to public service.

200 people in there so we need some help.”

Other scenes will be shot in Central Elementary gym, at the waterfront and in front of the clock tower and on the corner of Lake and Howard streets in downtown Petoskey.

The cast and crew are expected to arrive in town on Wednesday, March 30 and hope to finish shooting on Sunday, April 10.

“It’s going to be quite an undertaking,” Rettstadt joked. “But it’s going to be a lot of fun and I think everyone involved in the film is looking forward to it.”

Rettstadt will graduate in May with a double major in film and television production and dramatic literature.

He hopes to stay in New York and work in either the film or theater industry.

Erich Rettstadt named 2010 Pearson Prize National Fellow Erich Rettstadt, who will graduate from New York University this May with a double major in film and television production and in dramatic literature, is one of 20 students nationwide to be recognized as a 2010 Pearson Prize National Fellow.

The award, from the Pearson Foundation, recognizes and supports exemplary Rettstadt students who are distinguishing themselves through local public service efforts while still completing their undergraduate studies. More than 10,000 students applied for the Pearson Prize, which was administered in 2010 by the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Rettstadt was recognized for his founding of Tisch New Theatre at New York University, one of the university’s largest active student-run theater companies.

The Tisch New Theatre allows students, regardless of major, to work in all facets of theater arts and contribute to enriching the community.

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The flag-waving dance company (left) Vlaggendansgroep Symbolica from Genk, Belgium, and the Niños y Jóvenes Cantores de la Escuela Nacional deMúsica (right) from Mexico City, Mexico, will be among the many youth groups taking part in the 2011 Children of the World in Harmony International Youth Choirand Dance Festival this summer.

International youth festival returns to Northern Michigan this summer Three hundred young dancers and singers from around the world will be in the Little Traverse Bay area July 11-17 to participate in the 2011 Children of the World in Harmony International Youth Choir and Dance Festival.

Dancers and singers from Thailand, Colombia, Mexico, Belgium and Canada will join participants from throughout the United States to entertain audiences within Michigan as they

present more than 25 concerts and special events in Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Beaver Island, Charlevoix, Mackinac Island, Cheboygan, Boyne City, Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

International groups selected to participate in the festival include Niños y Jóvenes Cantores de la Escuela Nacional de Música from Mexico City, Mexico; Preorquesta Andina of Fundación Batuta from Bogotá, Colombia; ZIRKA Dance Ensemble (Ukrai-

nian dancers) from Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada; Vlaggendansgroep Symbolica (flag waving dance company) from Genk, Belgium; and the Girls Choir of the Wattana Wittaya Academy of Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, 75 young singers from 12 choirs from around the world will be selected to sing in the Voices Without Borders International Festival Choir.

Representing the United States will be the Iowa Youth Chorale

plus local groups including the Little Traverse Youth Choir, Dance Attack and the Dancers Without Borders, all from Northern Michigan. In addition, two Native American dance groups have been invited to participate.

Final selection of these groups will be completed in March.

This is the 19th Children of the World in Harmony festival and the third presented in the Little Traverse Bay area. Voices Without Borders, Inc. is a 501 (c)

If you have art news, contact Babette Stenuis Stolz, people editor, 439-9351 • bstenuis@petoskeynews.com

organization, incorporated in Michigan to promote, support and sponsor choral music performances and other performing arts activities for young people in the schools and community.

Additional information and photos about the festival and the groups selected to participate may be found on the festival website at www.vwbchoir.com or by contacting Jack Kukuk, executive director of Voices Without Borders at choralfest@msn.com.

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ comes to local stage Rachel Brougham

many of our performers were frustrated trying out for school plays and not getting roles,” Richey exMore than 30 local stuplained. “It makes you feel dents will take the stage good that you can give these this month in the Little students a creative outlet, Traverse Civic Theatre’s although it was really hard production of “Alice in to turn some away.”

Wonderland.”

Kelsey Hubbard, 10, a The production opens Boyne City Middle School Thursday, March 10, and student, will take on the role runs through Saturday, of Alice.

March 19, at the Ross “I always liked the story Stoakes Theatre at the and watching the ‘Alice Crooked Tree Arts Center in Wonderland’ movies,” in Petoskey.

Kelsey said. “I knew I wantThe story is Michele L. ed to be Alice.”

Vacca’s adaptation of the This is Kelsey’s third play classic Lewis Carroll tale. with the Little Traverse Alice will make her way Civic Theatre and she said through Wonderland where she is looking forward to she meets the White Rabbit, her biggest role to date. the Mad Hatter, Cheshire “It’s just fun to be on Cat, the Queen of Hearts stage and with all the other and all the other vibrant performers,” she said. “It’s characters in this familya really fun story and the friendly comedy. costumes are going to be re“We have a committee ally great.” made up of three adults and “Alice in Wonderland” three children that decided runs Thursday through on ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Sunday, March 10-13, and this year’s performance,” again from Thursday director Tonda Richey, said. through Saturday, March “We chose this one because 17-19. All show times are at 7 the narrator was involved p.m., except for a 2 p.m. matin the story and wasn’t just inee on Sunday, March 13. a storyteller. Plus, there COURTESY PHOTO All tickets are $10 for isn’t one main character in More than 30 local students will take part in Little Traverse Civic Theatre’s upcoming performance of “Alice in Wonderland.” adults and $5 for children 12 the spotlight for the whole and under. story. Everyone in the cast For more information and is really involved.”

More than 65 children au- 27 roles. In response, Richey duction and invited many to Performers range in age several area school districts. for tickets, visit www.ltct. org or call, (231) 348-1850. ditioned for the production’s added some roles to the pro- work behind the scenes. from 8 to 18 and are from “What’s great is that (231)439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

32 area artists showing work in ‘Love of Letters’

EAST JORDAN — The exhibit for the “Love of Letters,” now showing at the Jordan River Art Center, features the work of 32 Michigan artists who were challenged to create works using the written word.

Handmade paper can be found throughout the exhibit as well as fiber, metal, wood, clay and paint.

Most unusual are the COURTESY PHOTO facings of the entryway The Little Traverse Choral Society women’s ensemble will perform “Sweeter Even than Music steps. Curator Babs Young has placed artwork with Heard” by Blanche Douglas Byles during the group’sspring concert series, We Believe. Perwood letters very visible as formers are (front row, from left) Rita McIntyre, Julie Pierpont, Rose Morford, Mary Michelsen, patrons enter the building.

Jean Fought, Judi Billings, Nicky Haller, JoAnn Baker; (second row) Rachel Reid, Helene Kley- Another highlight is the 4x5-foot black and white meer, Phyllis Marshall and Shirlene Frech. Not pictured, Alice Pletz and Marje Williams. oil and acrylic painting, “ Fred” by Meredith Krell.

This is a painting of her father, as a radio announcer interviewing Gallant Bess, a famous Hollywood horse, at the Saginaw Fairground in 1946. The entire story comes from letters written to her while Meredith was selections, “Agnus Dei; Ada- the tireless challenges The Little Traverse Chothat our fellow Americans in college. The letters and gio for Strings” and “Sure ral Society is in rehearsal at home and abroad face larger print copies are disfor its spring concert series, on This Shining Night.” as they help preserve our played with the painting.

We Believe, tenets of shared Both evoke a calm sense of freedom of expression and Leslie Lee of Eastport loss, peace and hope. “Take American experience in liberty, as we hope you will has several travel journals song and word. Performanc- Care of This House,” from join us in acknowledging and paintings displayed es will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Leonard Bernstein’s last and celebrating their efin an area along with her Broadway musical, refers April 30, at the Petoskey forts,” said Pierpont. “As trunks, paints, writing manot only to our country and Methodist Church and 3 we see the world’s news terial, desk and lamp. Also, the White House, but to the p.m. Sunday, May. 1, at the filled with contrasting there are at least 12 framed need to protect our own Cross In the Woods, Indian messages of uprisings and watercolors derived from families. A harmonically River. complex version of the “Star reconciliations, we reaffirm her thumbnail sketches “Heartfelt patriotism is our own mission as a choral found in the journals.

Spangled Banner” by Todd found in our musical selecAlso of note are the tions, which have been cho- Bolitho, composer, arranger ensemble whose purpose is to ‘enhance the cultural life many books, one of which sen to celebrate the spirit of and former choral music of northern lower Michigan all the words have each America as expressed in the director at Petoskey High by performing classical and been cut individually away, School, will be performed Preamble of our Constituwith five different tenor and contemporary choral works another large book with tion,” says Julie Pierpont, more than 100 small sambass parts. The major work, of distinction ... to inspire, music director of the Little educate and expand ... musi- ples of textured paper and “The Testament of FreeTraverse Choral Society. dom,” composed by Randall cal awareness and apprecia- a small book of fabric with Concert repertoire intion.” stitchery, and a book with cludes an old hymn tune “At Thompson during World Rita McIntyre is the piano many words written in the River” arranged by com- War II, projects an uplifting accompanist for the Little cursive with a magnifying message about and for the poser Aaron Copland. This glass available for reading.

United States incorporating Traverse Choral Society melody of peace incorpoPatrons are encouraged to rates intricate choral and pi- the writings of Thomas Jef- and Jameson Thompson will play the organ on select do their own typing on an ano harmonies. Samuel Bar- ferson. pieces. old typewriter. Most all of “Our group appreciates ber is represented with two

Choral Society concert celebrates spirit of America

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“Fred” by Meredith Krell the works can be examined with gloves provided.

Artists participating are Roberta Amstadt, Ian Bowden, Kerry Bowes, Bill Boxstahler, Barbara Bushey, Cynthia Cote, Len Cowgill Jerry Dennis, Ingrid Dijkers, Jane Diller, Mary Fisher, Kathleen Glynn, Rosemary Gould, Christine Hagedorn, Sharon Kelly, Meredith Krell, Leslie Lee, Michel Delbert, Chad Pastonik, Bill Perkins, Joe Sterns, Steve Toornman, Jacky Trimble, Cynthia

Tschudy, Elizabeth Turbergen, Mary Underwood, Margaret White, Beverly White, Gera Witte, Jim Witte, Glen Wolff and Babs Young.

Curators are Young and Kathleen Glynn.

“Love of Letters” runs through Friday, March 25, and is open daily from 1-4 p.m. at the Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. For more information, contact Young at (231) 645 2220 or babs@ elkrapidsnet.com.

‘Love That Sweet Jazz 3’ will benefit choral society “Love That Sweet Jazz 3,” a benefit concert for the Little Traverse Choral Society, will be presented by the Delta College Jazz Singers at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1020 Mitchell St., Petoskey.

Parking is available at the back of the church.

Concert proceeds will help fund the production of “My Father’s Love,” a choral work commissioned by the Little Traverse Choral Society and based on the marquetry panels created by the late Ed Lantzer.

The Delta College Jazz Singers is a performing ensemble of 30 voices. The singers perform jazz stan-

dards along with pop, Motown and works by American jazz composer Wendel Werner. The Jazz Singers was formed as an all volunteer ensemble in 2005 and since then has become an official course and part of the music curriculum at Delta College. The group is under the direction of Timothy Hendrickson.

New this year, is an instrumental jazz combo with Zach Brunett, Bay City, percussion; Dan Hill, Saginaw, bass; Eddie Switek, Bay City, baritone sax.

They will be joined by Hendrickson on piano.

Immediately following the concert, will be a wine and chocolate dessert af-

terglow hosted by choral society members.

Tickets are available at the Petoskey Chamber of Commerce, from Little Traverse Choral Society singers and at the door. Cost is $15 for adults, two for $25, students $5, and children under 12 free. For more information, call Jean Fought at (231) 347-3762.

The director Tim Hendrickson is currently the director of choral activities at Delta College, University Center, Mich. His Delta College choral ensembles include the Delta College Chamber Choir, Delta College Jazz

Singers and the Delta College Chorale.

He is past conductor of the chamber ensemble Canzona di Hendrickson Musica.

Hendrickson is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he earned a bachelor of music in vocal and keyboard education, and a master of music in choral conducting while studying with Dr. David Stutzenberger, Angela Batey and Peter Van Eenam. Hendrickson received his doctor of musical arts degree in choral conducting from

the University of Kentucky, in Lexington.

In addition to choral conducting, Hendrickson has also studied voice with Kaaren Erickson, Kathleen Spillane and Donald Henrickson. His keyboard work includes piano study with Rebecca Shockley, Linda Stutzenberger, David Brunnel and organ study with John Brock.

Hendrickson has been actively involved in various music programs for more than 20 years. He is the conductor of the Little Traverse Choral Society in Petoskey, and serves as the music director for St. James Catholic Church in Bay City.

Prior to coming to Michigan, Hendrickson served 10 years as organist and choir master for Holy Ghost Catholic Church, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Apart from serving in the music ministry of various churches, Hendrickson has also been a featured vocalist for several choral organizations, is an active member in several professional musical associations, and is also an active choral adjudicator and clinician in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Hendrickson resides in Midland with his wife, Barbara, and three children, Vanessa, Jacqueline and Benjamin.

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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.

Blissfest coffeehouse — A Blissfest coffeehouse and open mic is 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Grain Train, Petoskey. Visit www. graintrain.coop or www.blissfest.org.

Breakfast — An all-you-can-eat pancake, eggs and sausage breakfast is 7:30-11:30 a.m. every first and third Sunday of the month at the VFW Hall, 12735 U.S. 31 North, Charlevoix. Cost is $5 for adults or $3 for children. Takeout and delivery available. Handicap accessible. Call (231) 675-4444.

Breakfast — The Knights of Columbus Council 7365 host an allyou-can-eat breakfast 8 a.m.-noon the first Sunday of every month through June at the Cross in the Woods Family Center, Indian River.

There will be pancakes, sausages, ham, hash browns, eggs, toast, fruit, orange juice, coffee, tea and milk.

Cost is $7 for adults or $2 for children under 12.

Breakfast — Breakfast is 7 a.m.noon Sundays through March at the Sno-Mobilers Club in East Jordan.

Visit www.ejchamber.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.

Film — Petoskey Film Theater shows independent, foreign and art house films 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Petoskey District Library Carnegie building.

Donations are appreciated. Call the PFT Movie Hotline at (231) 7583108 or send an e-mail to petoskey.film.theater2@gmail.com.

Fundraiser — First Friday celebrations benefiting Charlevoix Circle of Arts are 5-7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at Stafford’s Weathervane Restaurant, Charlevoix. Music by Northwest Academy students and friends.

Cost is $10 per person.

Junior Birders — SEENorth Junior Birders of Northern Michigan is an interactive program of birding field trips that provides children 8-14 with a new adventure at every location. This club will meet once a month at different locations throughout the area.

(231) 348-9700; www.seenorth. org.

Lecture series — The Watershed Council’s Ice Breaker lecture series is noon-1 p.m. at the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Petoskey. Topics include: biological control of invasives Thursday, March 10. The lectures are free and open to the public. Call (231) 347-1181 or visit www.watershedcouncil.org/ events.

Music benefit — Live music 6 p.m. every Saturday at the American Legion Hall in Petoskey. An open jam will follow concerts 8:30-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Manna Food Project, the Salvation Army and Nazarene Church in Alanson.

Suggested donations are nonperishable items. Local talent is invited to

take part. This gathering is smokeand alcohol-free, and kid friendly.

Call (231) 348-9694.

Music session — A Celtic music session with Gaeyle Gerrie Bossand John Richey is the first and third Sunday of the month. For future locations, visit www.synergysong.com.

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) 758-0302 or (231) 347-9387.

Roller skating — Roller skating for those 3-18 years old is noon3 p.m. Saturdays through April 1 (except March 5) at the Harvest Barn Church in East Jordan. Cost is $5. (231) 536-2870.

Serene Jewel Sangha — Serene Jewel Sangha 7-9 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.

Teen program — An after school teen program for those in grades six-12 is 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays at the Jordan Valley District Library, East Jordan.

Call (231) 536-7131.

ART EXHIBITS

Exhibit — “Faces of Northern Michigan” exhibit is on display through May 31 at Real People Media Community Media Center in Charlevoix. Hours are 3-5 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays or by appointment. Call (231) 838-6460 or visit www.realpeoplemedia.org.

Exhibit — “The Original Americans; A Native Celebration!” exhibit is open noon-4 p.m. through Sunday, March 6, at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix. Call (231) 547-3554 or visit www.charlevoixcircle.org.

MUSEUMS

Art, science and history museum — Raven Hill Discovery Center is open noon4 p.m. Saturdays and 2-4 p.m.

Sundays. Admission is $8 per person. 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.

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 “Quillwork to Beadwork” 2011 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 e-mail jshag@ chartermi.net.

Family History Library — The Petoskey Family History Library is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Wednesdays, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays at the corner of Alcan and Country Club roads in Petoskey. (231) 758-2986.

History museum — The Harbor Springs History Museum, 349 E. Main St., is open to visitors 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

The “Earl H. Mead” exhibit is open through July 9. Call (231) 526-9771 or visit www.harborspringshistory. org.

STORY TIMES

Story hour — Petoskey District Library lap sit for 3-year-olds is 10:30 a.m. Mondays and 10:05 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Thursdays.

Golden slumber story hour is 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Story time — Charlevoix Public Library is 10:30 a.m. every Thursday for children birth-5 and their caregivers. The library is at 220 W. Clinton St.

Exhibit — “Winter Haiku” is

Story time — Story time for

on display 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Mondays at Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. The exhibit is on display through March. Visit www.threepinesstudio.com or call (231) 526-9447.

kids 1-2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Local Flavor in Boyne City.

Story time — Crooked Tree

Exhibit — The annual juried photography exhibit runs through Friday, April 15, at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Photographer G. Randall Goss will be featured. Another exhibit, “This is My World,” featuring works of Michigan State University students, is on display through March 30.

Call (231) 347-4337 or visit www. crookedtree.org.

District Library story time 10:30-11 a.m. every Wednesday in Walloon Lake for children birth-4 and their caregivers with stories, songs and crafts. (231) 535-2111.

Fiddlers Jamboree — A fiddlers jamboree is noon-5 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Harvest Barn Church, East Jordan.

Registration is 11:30 a.m. and instruments must be non-electrified. A dance will follow 7-10 p.m.

Call (231) 536-2870.

Tree tapping —There will be sugar maple tree tapping at noon Saturday, March 5, at the Martha Wagbo Farm, East Jordan. Visitors can earn syrup for their help. Bring a cordless drill and 5/16 inch bit if you can. There will also be a potluck. Drinks and table service will be provided. Call (231) 536-0333 or e-mail wagbo@torchlake.com.

a Winter Cruise” exhibit runs through March at the Boyne Arts Collective, Boyne City. Winter hours are noon-5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m.

Sundays. Visit www.boynearts.org.

Blissfest concert — A Blissfest concert featuring Milkdrive is 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Cost is $15 in advance for non-members, $10 in advance for members, $20 reserved or at the door for non-members, $15 reserved or at the door for members, and half price for students.

Tickets are available at Crooked Tree, Grain Train, Petoskey chamber and Blissfest, all in Petoskey.

Visit www.blissfest.org.

Movie and pizza — The movie “Inception” will be played and pizza served at 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 5, at the New Life Anglican Church, Petoskey. Seating is limited and is based on a firstcome, first-served basis. The event is free. After the movie there will be a discussion. Nursery care will be provided. Call (231) 347-3448.

Euchre tournament — A Charlevoix Sports Boosters euchre tournament is Saturday, March 5, at the Elk Lodge in Charlevoix.

Registration is at 6 p.m. with the tournament to start at 7 p.m.

Exhibit — An exhibit of mixed media by Lynn Carson will be on display through April 30 at the Jordan Valley District Library, East Jordan. Call (231) 536-7131.

story time for 3- to 5-year-olds is 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday.

Afternoon story time is 2:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Children’s lap sit for those birth-3 years is 9:15 a.m.

Mondays at the Boyne District Library, Boyne City.

Enjoy a delicious feast of slow-cooked corned beef, ham, special recipe mashed or red potatoes, cabbage, salad bar, homemade breads, pies and other desserts, sure to please!

By donation. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School

St. Mary’s Family Center 1003 Bridge St., Charlevoix

Take out available

547-6652

Preschool

Open House Tuesday, March 8 Zion Lutheran Church, 500 W. Mitchell Street, in Petoskey, will begin open enrollment for its Christian Preschool for the 2011-2012 school year with an open house from 3:30-7PM.

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Call (231) 347-4337 or visit www. crookedtree.org.

Film festival — An Irish history film festival wraps up with “In the Name of the Father” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the North Central Michigan College, Petoskey. Call (231) 348-6600.

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Dances are $10 per adult, $5 for those under 18 or free for those under 5. Call (231) 675-4508 or visit www.blissfest.org.

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PETOSKEY

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Chandler’s, Petoskey — Ron Getz

Eagle’s Nest, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls — Dan Farrow 6-8:30

8-11 p.m. Friday, March 4. Johnny Storm 8-11 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Ron Getz 8-11 p.m.

Friday, March 11.

Noggin Room, Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey — JUSDUIT 8-11 p.m. Friday, March 4. Herb Glahn 8-11 p.m.

Saturday, March 5. Sean Bielby 8 p.m.-midnight Monday, March 7. Chris Koury 8-11 p.m.

Friday, March 11.

Ozone Nightclub, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey — Comedy 9-10:30 p.m. and DJ Shawn at 11 p.m. every Saturday; $5 admission.

Papa Lou’s, Petoskey — Karaoke with DJ Seezy 10 p.m. on Wednesdays. Live entertainment 10 p.m. every Thursday. DJ Bill da Cat 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

ALANSON Bob’s Place, Alanson — Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Monday.

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Everett’s, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls — Nathan Bates 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 4. Dave Cisco 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, March 5. Dave Cisco 7-10 p.m.

Thursday, March 10. Michelle Chenard 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 11.

Mountainside Grill, Boyne Falls — Kerry Carson records your karaoke 8:30 p.m.-close every Friday and Saturday.

Pierson’s, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls — Live entertainment 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Snowflake Lounge, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls — DJ Kevin Brandes 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday, March 4. Michelle Chenard 4-7 p.m. and Galactic Sherpas 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5. Pete Kehoe 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. Charlie’s Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.1:30 a.m. Friday, March 11.

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The Riverside, Alanson — Karaoke 9 p.m. every Saturday.

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Karen 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays. Karaoke 10 p.m. every Thursday.

p.m. Friday, March 4. Chris Koury 8-11 p.m.

Saturday, March 5. Charlie Reager 8-11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, March 11-12.

Giuseppe’s Italian Grille, Charlevoix — Connie’s Karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Friday.

South American Grill, The Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor — Pete Kehoe 7-11 p.m. Friday, March 4. Ron Getz 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Nathan Bates 7-11 p.m. Friday, March 11.

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Weathervane, Charlevoix — Marty Ward performs 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Saturday in the main dining room.

Whitneys, Charlevoix — Karaoke

Nelson Olstrom performs 9 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Slopeside, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs; and 7-10 p.m. Sunday, March 13, and 7-10 p.m.

Thursday, March 17, at Everett’s, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls.

GAYLORD

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Reichert 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday in March unless noted. Peril 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, March 5.

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Northern Lights Recreation, Harbor Springs — Yankee Station 9:30

Boutette 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

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p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 4-5. The Blitz 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 11-12.

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Jordan Inn, East Jordan — Open mic night with Cal Manis 7-11 p.m. every Tuesday. John Slough 7 p.m. every Friday.

Nub’s Pub, Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs — Mike Ridley 3-6 p.m. Saturday,

BELLAIRE Short’s Brewery, Bellaire — Dave

Boyne City Lanes, Boyne City — DJ 8 p.m. every Friday. Nicki Lee’s Karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Saturday.

Red Mesa, Boyne City — David Cisco 7-11 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.

Sportsmans Bar, Boyne City — DJ Four at 9:30 p.m. every Friday.

— Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Thursday.

MACKINAW CITY Dixie Saloon, Mackinaw City — DJ 11 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday and Saturday.

JR’s Tailgate Pub, Mackinaw City — Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday.

March 5.

The Zone, East Jordan — Connie’s Karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Thursday.

Cafe Santé, Boyne City — Sean Bielby and Adam 8-11 p.m. Friday, March 4.

Sean Ryan 8-11 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Hipps n Ricco 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Sean Bielby and Adam 8-11 p.m. Friday, March 11.

Wigwam, Indian River — Karaoke

Stampede Saloon, Gaylord — Larry

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Slopeside, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs — DJ 9 p.m. Friday, March 4. Jelly Roll Blues Band 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

Nelson Olstrom 9 p.m. Friday, March 11.

Gold Nugget Bar and Grill, Ellsworth — Open mic 9 p.m. every

Zoo Bar, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs — Mac Daddy 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday,

Thursday. Ray J the DJ 9:30 p.m. every Friday unless noted.

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The Railside Bar and Grill, Elmira — Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Friday.

The Pinehurst, Indian River —

TOPINABEE Breaker’s Bar, Topinabee — The Darwin Project 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 4-5. Billy Jewell 9:30 p.m.

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WOLVERINE Mauldoon’s Saloon, Wolverine

Entertainment by Alvis 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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Meadows Bar and Grill, Wolverine — Muddy Bottom Boys 7-11 p.m. every Saturday.

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Friday, March 4, 2011 •

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kix Brooks talks with media after announcing that Jean Shepard and Bobby Braddock were being inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame at The Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville, Tenn. on Tuesday.

Kix Brooks ropes acting roles postBrooks & Dunn Chris Talbott

AP Entertainment Writer ASSOCIATED PRESS

In this photo provided by 20th Century Fox, Robert Loggia (left) and Tom Hanks star in the 1988 comedy “Big.”

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best movies made in

tocrats deceiving and manipulating each other in 18th century France. The strong supporting cast features Michelle Pfeiffer as well as a young Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves. Nominated for seven Oscars, including best picture, it won three: for its sumptuous costumes and art direction, as well as for Christopher Hampton’s screenplay. This is a refined guilty pleasure you can feel good about giving into.

1988

Christy Lemire AP Movie Critic

LOS ANGELES — “Take Me Home Tonight,” about a group of friends on a wild, all-night adventure, wallows in ’80s nostalgia, from big hair and acid-washed jeans to one-hit wonders like “Safety Dance” and “Come on Eileen.”

So we thought we’d go back and revisit that magical time of wretched excess and choose the five best movies that came out the year “Take Me Home Tonight” is set: 1988. It’ll be rad, I promise.

“BIG”: Tom Hanks could not be more winning as a little boy trapped in a man’s body in this high-concept delight from director Penny Marshall. Hanks already had proven his comic chops on the TV series “Bosom Buddies” at this point, and in movies like “Bachelor Party” and “Splash,” but “Big” allowed him to show the full range of his charm, and it earned him his first Oscar nomination. He’s goofy and sweet, vulnerable and unabashed.

“Big” feels a little dated aesthetically and in its music choices, but

its themes of friendship, loyalty and the thrill of innocent youth hold up beautifully today.

“BEETLEJUICE”: A quintessential early Tim Burton movie, with its cheeky humor, wild visuals and gleefully subversive vibe.

Michael Keaton does some of the best work of his career as the title character, a horny, foul-mouthed zombie who helps a couple of recent ghosts scare away the obnoxious new owners of their idyllic Connecticut home. The great supporting cast includes Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Catherine O’Hara, and the score from Burton’s frequent collaborator, Danny Elfman, perfectly complements the film’s playful energy. Here’s how influential “Beetlejuice” remains today: My hairdresser changed her name to Lydia because she identified so strongly with Winona Ryder’s character.

“DANGEROUS LIAISONS”: John Malkovich is freakishly sexy and seductive, and Glenn Close is every bit his intellectual equal, in director Stephen Frears’ adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos’ novel about bored aris-

“DIE HARD”: Just a big, booming action flick, an unapologetic blockbuster, and very much a product of its time. Bruce Willis is front and center, at the height of his ’80s-era popularity, in one of the main roles that would define his varied career.

As New York cop John McClane, he’s quick-witted and ready for anything — and he delivers a line that would become his signature. (Sorry, we can’t repeat it here. We are a family-friendly news service.) Still, director John McTiernan’s film remains funny, tense and gripping, with Willis and an excellent Alan Rickman going toe-to-toe during a hostage crisis in an L.A. skyscraper.

“A FISH CALLED WANDA”: Delightfully silly and so very, very British. A screwball comedy that’s precise in its sloppiness, with proper humor that couldn’t be more profane. Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin and Tom Georgeson set out to steal $20 million in diamonds, but naturally ending up doublecrossing each other. Palin’s “Monty Python” cohort John Cleese, who co-wrote the script, is at his deadpan best as the unwitting lawyer who gets dragged into their scheme, and Kline earned a supporting-actor Oscar for his hilariously volatile performance.

There are heavy-duty laughs to be had here, but the tone always remains light.

Think of any other examples? Share them with AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire through Twitter: http://twitter.com/christylemire.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Turns out Kix Brooks is a bit of a renaissance man.

Six months after his split with Ronnie Dunn, ending the 20-year run of country music’s best-selling duo, Brooks & Dunn, Brooks is branching out in new directions.

Already a radio host, accomplished songwriter and professional vintner, Brooks is trying out the acting biz. He recently wrapped a small part in the upcoming movie “Thriftstore Cowboy” and has accepted a leading role in another, “The Last Ride,” which will be shot in May in Arizona.

Brooks describes “Thriftstore Cowboy” as a “kind of a modern age urban cowboy sort of scenario.”

“I guess I didn’t screw it up too bad or they wouldn’t have offered me the role” in “The Last Ride,” he said.

Brooks admitted he was leery of taking on a leading role with so little experience in acting, but he liked the story. It’s the story of a

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lawman duped into helping with a deadly bank robbery that sends him to jail. It’s set in the 1940s and is told in flashbacks that won’t require Brooks to turn his trademark cowboy hat.

“It’s really fun,” Brooks said. “You kidding? Every kid wants to play cowboy.”

A lot of kids want to play guitar, too, and Brooks has been doing plenty of that lately as well. He’s been taking his radio show, “American Country Countdown,” on the road and has hosted a handful of “radio appreciation” concerts with young, up and coming acts like Luke Bryan, Randy Houser and Lee Brice.

And, like Dunn, he’s been writing songs for a new album that will be released on a Sony imprint.

“I’m probably halfway done with it,” Brooks said.

“The label seems real excited about it, so I’m writing a lot of songs. I want it to be as good as I want it to be and I’m not in a hurry and I’m not saying when it’s going to come out because when it’s done and I’m proud of it, it will come out.”

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MilkDrive to perform Saturday on arts center stage Rachel Brougham (231)439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

Their sound has been described as folk, alternative and progressive.

On Saturday, March 5, the Austin, Texas-based acoustic string band, MilkDrive, will take the stage at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey as part of the Blissfest Music Organization’s ongoing music series.

The band is led by principal songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Noah Jefferies, and is rounded out by Brian Beken, Matt Mefford and Dennis Ludiker.

The News-Review spoke with Jefferies about MilkDrive’s music, its current tour and what’s next for the band.

News-Review: The members of MilkDrive all have such wide-ranging, musical backgrounds. How did you come together as a band?

Jefferies: Dennis and I moved to Austin from the Northwest, where we met at the national fiddle contest in Weiser, Idaho. I had quite a bit of material that just needed the right people to play the parts. We had also met Brian Beken in Weiser years ago and once he moved to Austin we were just short a bassist. Dennis and Brian were part of the South Austin Jug Band and met Matt Mefford through that band. He played bass with them for a few years. Matt was the perfect fit for the music so we knew we wanted to go forward with a band.

News-Review: MilkDrive is based in Austin, Texas. What is it about Austin that makes for such a great music community?

Jefferies: There are so many places to play in Austin. You can play every night in a different place and see a complete different crowd of people. Austin is definitely a unique city and is very supportive of its musicians.

There are also so many great

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News-Review: As a string band, your music has been described as everything from alternative, to folk, to progressive. Would you say you have a particular style?

Jefferies: It’s very hard to put a style on a band with bluegrass string band instrumentation that plays almost everything but bluegrass. There are, of course, hints of it every once in a while,

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but overall our sound is a big mix of all of our musical influences.

From fiddle tunes, bluegrass, jazz, classical, rock, metal, and everything else in between, our sound reflects all of those influences.

News-Review: Besides touring, is there anything the band has in the works right now?

Jefferies: We just finished up our first full length studio album. We went to Nashville and worked with Bil VornDick, who has produced so

many of our most listened-to artists. The list of people he’s worked with is incredible. We spent seven days and came back with something we are very proud of.

News-Review: Tell me a little bit about the tour. What do you look forward to most in regards to playing live?

Jefferies: Right at this moment we are just looking forward to touring in general. We are ready to get out there and play to as many people as possible. Nothing

to not like about doing what you love and having someone you’ve never met be a part of that for a few hours.

News-Review: What would you say to people who aren’t familiar with your music, but are thinking about coming out to see you this tour?

Jefferies: Expect something other than what you’re expecting.

If you’re expecting some good string band music you’re right on track. Oh, and dress nice.

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For more than 25 years, Tom’s Mom’s Cookies in Harbor Springs has served freshly baked cookies including the original chocolate chunk,innac mon sugar and white chocolate macadamia as seen here.

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Tom’s Mom’s Cookies an unexpected surprise for owner Rachel Brougham (231)439-9348 - rbrougham@petoskeynews.com

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or a quarter century, Sheryl McCleery, owner of Tom’s Mom’s Cookies in Harbor Springs, has heard all the jokes.

“Are you Tom’s mom?”

“My name is Tom, do I get a free cookie?”

“I’m Tom’s mom too!”

And even after all these years, she still appreciates the laughs they bring. And she’s not even Tom’s mom.

“I thought about changing the name of the business, but that would be just stupid because people love the name,” McCleery said. “Honestly, this business has been a wild ride — totally out of the blue. Nothing I ever expected.”

McCleery worked as manager of Tom’s Mom’s cookies from the time it opened in 1985, for about 10 years. She then purchased the business from the original owner and has since expanded the small shop, which is tucked away in a small corner of downtown Harbor Springs.

Tom’s Mom’s wasn’t open yearround until 2003, the year McCleery’s life and business changed forever.

Food Network featured the bakery on the show, “Food Finds.” It’s an experience McCleery described as an “unbelievable nightmare.”

“We were featured at a time when we were having staff issues. It was before the busy summer season and

“I never imagined I’d be here making cookies for a living.”

Sheryl McCleery, owner of Tom’s Mom’s Cookies I had lost a lot of my regular employees,” she explained. “We were featured, and then next thing I know, our phone is ringing off the hook.”

For the next several weeks, McCleery said she would stand in the corner of the shop, next to the phone, taking orders while her staff baked cookies. Every time she would hang up the phone, it would ring again.

“Looking back, I know we didn’t send out our best product all the time because we were just so overwhelmed,” she said. “I had to tell some customers that it would be a month before I was able to fill their order. It was unbelievable.”

But in the end, McCleery said it was the best thing that could have happened to her business.

Today, Tom’s Mom’s Cookies sells approximately 2,000 cookies a day during the summer months, and 2,000 cookies a week during the winter.

The shop is open 362 days a year and offers a variety of cookies.

Popular favorites include the original, which is a chocolate chunk cookie, the cinnamon sugar which was featured on The Rachael Ray Show, and the white chocolate macadamia nut.

Molasses and oatmeal butterscotch

I’m not a baker, that’s the irony of the whole thing.”

Tom’s Mom’s Cookies is located at 267 S. Spring St. in Harbor Springs. For more information, call (231) 5266606 or visit www.tomsmomscookies.com.

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And McCleery stresses there are no secret recipes, just quality ingredients.

“I never imagined I’d be here making cookies for a living,” McCleery said. “And

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Owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

Odawa Casino Resort reserves the right to cancel or modify any and all promotions at any time without prior notice.

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CLAIMS FOR ERRORS Please check your ad on the first day of publication and call us if there are any errors. Petoskey News-Review Classified Department will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement and reserves the right to adjust in full any error by a corrected insertion. Requests for adjustments must be made within 30 days of the expiration of advertisement.

The Publisher assumes no financial responsibility for errors or omission of copy. We reserve the right to revise or reject any advertisement it deems acceptable and to change the classification to the policy of this paper. Publisher reserves the right to cancel advertisement at any time.

(231)347-2544.

ALYS Lawn Care and snowplowing.

Now booking for spring lawncare.

Save money call now.

(231)459-8259 Licensed & Insured.

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DRYWALL SMALL jobs or repairs from start to finish. We do it all!

Hanging, taping, sanding, priming, texturing, etc. Nearly 20 years experience. Call Jeremy (231)582-6639 or Jim 582-6466.

FOUND DOG female Boxer with ADOPT: A young (30’s) married long tail, fawn and white, found on couple longs to adopt newborn to Powers Rd., Alanson. (231)348-5550. share our hearts & home. Expenses paid. Bianca & Jason at FOUND DOG male, white and 1(888)982-4262. brown Pitbull, with blue harness, found 6244 Washington, Pellston. WIDOWER 77 years old, seeking single female, 58 to 74, for companHALF-PRICE BUTCHER fee for (231)348-5550. ionship and friendship. Please send March. Call to schedule at Rocheleau Meats. Animal pick up & deliv- FOUND DOG Maltese older female, reply with photo to P.O. Box 207, ery available. Now accepting all ma- found at Mitchell by Family Video. Alanson, MI 49706. jor credit/debit cards and bridge (231)348-5550. cards. (231)627-4474.

Found kitten gray short hair male SPECIAL NOTICES PAINTING UNSURPASSED profes- found at 1645 bearcreek lane in Pe- CARPET REMNANTS 15% off. Many sionalism, meticulous, neat, consci- toskey call (231)348-5555. sizes and colors available. While entious quality work. Small jobs FOUND TIRE spare tire on rim, supplies last. Hamill’s Carpet, US-31 welcome.

R e f e r e n c e s . 5-lug wheel, found on Krause Rd., North, Petoskey. (231)347-8601.

(231)582-3555 Petoskey. Call to identify.

(231)838-0640.

RICKY’S HOME MAINTENANCE CLASSIFIEDS SECRET: Lawns. Docks. Roofing. FireA great place to find wheel deals wood. Trash and Snow/Ice The more you tell, the more you sell.

Removal. (231)838-5440.

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FOUND CAT black and white feCAN DO FOR YOU; Car cleaning, male, found in Boyne City. hauling (in pickup truck), house- (231)582-6774. keeping. Call Dave, Lakeview Village, Boyne City. (231)675-5526.

FOUND DOG adult male Corgi found Thumb Lake Road in Boyne Classifieds is where it’s at.

Valley Township. (231)582-6774.

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HAPPY ADS

IN RECOGNITION OF OUR MARCH 2011 MILESTONE EMPLOYEES:

H & H Tube, the industry leader in tubular redraw and fabrication since 1930, is looking for a CONTROLLER at our Vanderbilt, MI location.

Responsibilities: • Manage all aspects of accounting operations for multiple facilities including general ledger, AR, AP, inventory costing and fixed assets • Provide hands-on accounting support and financial leadership • Generate multi-facility monthly financial statements and associated analysis • Prepare annual operating budgets and monthly forecasts • Monitor, review and report monthly business metrics • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins Requirements:

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Kevin Whitley 20 years Duane Musser Jr. 25 years Mike Smith (not pictured) 35 years

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Congratulations and thank you for all the years of dedication and loyalty.

We truly appreciate your many contributions!

Harbor Industries, Inc., 100 Harbor Dr., Charlevoix 231-547-3280

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Seeking full time driver for Antrim County. Must have CDL A with Air Brake endorsement.

Must be available for full-time work and possible overtime.

Must have no felony convictions. Position will offer full benefits, including 401k! $10.50 starting wage.

Call (231)347-9500 today!

“The Sundogs” Now Booking Spring & Summer Weddings & Parties Call (231)347-7810

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Bachelors degree in Accounting Minimum 5 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment In-depth working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle is a plus) Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Our employees receive a full benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) Plan, and paid vacation time.

Please submit cover letter and resume with desired salary range via email to HR@h-htube.com or Attn: Controller, H & H Tube, 579 Garfield Street, Vanderbilt, MI 49795

HELP WANTED

Driver

LICENSED DAY CARE

FENNELL’S KIDS Day Care has immediate openings, all ages, meals Driver provided, FIA accepted.

TRUCK DRIVER (231)838-3327.

Steel hauling. B-train experience a must. Home at least every weekend.

LICENSED DAYCARE 24/7, seven Prefer driver to live within 60 miles days a week in the Village of Boyne of Indian River, MI. References reFalls. Call now to reserve your spot. quired. Paid percentage of load pay.

(231)549-1137.

Call (231)499-1084.

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED

EARN MONEY AFTER SCHOOL!

General

CONTROLLER

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Northern Michigan’s Premier Wedding Band

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CHILDCARE NEEDED For 2 school-age boys, early morning until school starts. 3 to 4 mornings per week. Please call (231)881-3604.

Harbor Springs newspaper route available NOW!

PROFESSIONAL WOMAN looking for an outstanding person who can help out in house (doing laundry, organizing, dishes, cook?) as well as keep an eye on my 15 year old son.

Hours include Wednesday, 3:30-6:30 pm, with possibility of overseeing house and son overnight at times when I need to attend a conference or outing. More hours likely during summer months. Must be fun, mature, kind, and responsible. Flexible as well as able to hold boundaries. Also need clear drivers license record and references. Please send letter and list of experience or resume to: Household Nanny, c/o 455 Bay Street, Suite B, Petoskey, MI 49770.

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Route 180 - 24 customers Delivered Monday-Friday. You can still participate in after school sports, too!

HELP WANTED

Call today,

Construction

this route won't last long:

Mary Ellen's Place 231-526-5591

ROOFER/LABORER For local roofing company. Current driver’s license. Dependable transportation.

Drug screening. Call (231)347-6978 at Norm’s Roofing and Siding.

REAL ESTATE ONE Let the Power of Michigan’s Largest Real Estate Company work for you!

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EXCELLENT VALUE and just stones throw south of Indian River. Spacious kitchen and laundry facilities. Large family room with woodstove. Partially fenced and backs up to park. Large decks and heated three car garage with workshop. (429039) $115,000

RARE THUMB LAKE offering! Magnificent 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath log home situated on 113 Ft. of sandy frontage. Conveniently located to skiing, golf, snowmobile trails and thousands of state land. Custom features include 2 story stone fireplace, in-floor heating, wrap around porch, 2 master suites on main floor, lower level workshop with access from garage.$735,000 (425626)

FANTASTIC VIEWS of the valley.

Adjoins 22 acres of Little Traverse Conservancy. Low township taxes in prestigious neighborhood. Walk to downtown and schools. 2 lots to choose from. $39,000-$49,000.

(429031)

SPACIOUS well maintained in-town Petoskey home within walking distance to downtown, college, schools and parks. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings and peaks of the Bay. Huge family room, separate living room, and a detached heated garage. (428687) $144,900

GREAT LOCATION within 1 mile of Petoskey City Limits. A beautiful kitchen and a nice master suite are found in this nearly new home with an open floor plan. Lower level is ready to be completed to meet your needs.

(427860) $199,500

IN TOWN 3 bedroom plus loft, 2 bath home with attached garage located close to schools and walking distance to downtown & beaches.

This unique layout offers many options. (427594) $85,000

Craig Lively 838-7481

CT Shuman 838-4200

Larry Badgerow 231-290-6008

CT Shuman 838-4200

Ron Hausler 881-3127

Jerry Pease 231-675-3169

COMMERCIAL

RESTAURANT

HARBOR SPRINGS

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY directly across from the Pellston Regional Airport. Over 3000 square feet just waiting for your ideas. (426970) $125,000

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY! 150’ waterfront on Lake Charlevoix in the City of East Jordan. Real estate only zoning allows for MANY uses! Currently a Marina w/ 8 boat slips, (2) 50x104 storage buildings - one w/attached 36x98 sales & showroom. Please call for details. (423161) $585,000

FOREST RIDGE SUBDIVISION. Outstanding floor plan with great room, dining room & living room. Features include 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, upgraded kitchen, fireplace, full basement & large lot with mature hardwoods. (428948) $240,000

Doug Nowels 838-2007

Debbie La Count 547-5100

Dave Watson or Steve Ludwig 347-6200

GORGEOUS TORCH LAKE VIEWS

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Charlevoix 231-547-5100

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RIVER ACCESS

EAST JORDAN. Large, older, brick home w/great potential!

Brand new roof in November, hardwood floors throughout, 3+BD/2+BA, 2.5-car detached garage. (427013) $49,400

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT & lounge. Boat dock & outside seating. Sale includes building, furniture, equipment & liquor license.

Own one of Cheboygan’s finest restaurants. Business purchase only $150,000. (428456) $650,000

Lee Symonds 547-5100

Doug Nowels 838-2007

180’ ON LAKE CHARLEVOIX

5 YEAR OLD HOME overlooking the rolling hills and lakes. 30 ft. of shared deeded frontage on Torch Lake. All on 2.50 wooded acres.

(427998) $145,000

WELL BUILT, well mainted in-town 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Newer addition, oak flooring, 2 fireplaces, sprinkler system & central air. Close proximity to Curtis Park. (426427) $223,500

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH. Great buy on this 3BD/1BA home, living room and large kitchen w/ dining area, basement, 1.5-car detached garage. Close to Charlevoix and East Jordan. (423076) $40,000

HERE IS A VALUE, a nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home that needs a little TLC. Includes a garage with over head loft storage area and with access to the Inland Waterway just on the north side of Alanson.

(425030) $68,900

FANTASTIC VIEWS of the bay from this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium. Granite countertops and custom finishes throughout. Enjoy the views from your walkout patio or cool off in the pool. (428224) $179,900

Bob Kern 547-5100

CT Shuman 838-4200

Rose Brachel 547-5100

Don Wright 347-6200

David Shuman 360-9149

UNCOMMON 180’ of sandy beachfront is the setting for this charming 1875sf home. Prime location in East Jordan offering easy access to restaurants & shops. Priced to the market!

ONLY $439,000!. (427869)

Bill Dietrich & Kim Hejka 547-5100

To view all area listings, visit our website at: www.reomich.com

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We’ll Get Your Stuff Sold!

We will run your ad until your item sells....Only $60*

Any item priced $300 or more

5 Publications, 10 Insertions per week, 1 Price!

Add a photo for only $5 more!

call today 231-347-2544 0860

HELP WANTED

Educational

TEACHER ASSISTANT Minimum 2 years study at an institution of higher education or Associate’s degree. Experience working with special needs students. Life-Space Crisis Intervention, Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention preferred.

Please send resume to: John Weed, Principal, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD, 08568 Mercer Blvd., Charlevoix, MI 49720.

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General

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL COACH Wanted for the 2011-2012 school year.

Please send resume to Alanson Public Schools, Attn: Jerrod Dohm 7400 North Street, Alanson, MI 49706.

NEW TODAY

General

NEW OPENINGS!

General

CITY OF CHARLEVOIX The City of Charlevoix is seeking service-oriented professionals to staff open positions.

Apprentice Lineman

Steps 1 - 7 – Step 1- $19.09/hr.

Full-time, union.

Seasonals:

• Recreation - Mt. McSauba Camp Director • Golf - Equipment Field Tech • Golf Equipment Operator/ General Laborer • Golf - Pro Shop Attendant • Police-Summer Police Officer For job descriptions and application process see www.cityofcharlevoix.org.

Completed applications accepted thru March 16, 2011.

General COMMUNITY COORDINATOR Place/Supervise international High School students. Training provided. Flexible hours.

Call Lisa 877-923-8297

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LAWN MAINTENANCE

Experienced lawn maintenance person capable of running a 0 turn mower. 5 years minimum experience required. Send reply to File 1159 , c/o Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey MI 49770.

We are looking to open new offices in Northern Michigan. * Customer Service * General Labor * Management All positions are full/part-time permanent openings. Will fill fast, so call today. (989)732-2175.(05)

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Hospitality

Apply in Person Mountain Run at Boyne Club House 03230 Mountain Edge Road Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Resumes can be faxed to: 231.549.5710 Questions call: 231.549.5700 E.O.E.

Healthcare

DIRECT CARE STAFF Needed immediately to work for AFC homes in Boyne City. Paid training, flexible schedules.

Please apply in person at ASI, 105 E. State St., Mancelona, MI. Phone (231)587-8150.

HELP WANTED

FRONT DESK CLERK

LEGAL ASSISTANT Petoskey Law Firm

Hospitality

Full-time. Experience helpful, but not required. Fast learner with good computer and typing skills. Apply with resume to: File 1157 , c/o Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey MI 49770.

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STAFFORD’S PERRY HOTEL

LTBB OF

Accepting applications for entry-level light industrial openings in the Emmet and Charlevoix County areas. Pay rate ranges from $8.00-$11.00 per hour. Non-smoking environment. Please apply in person: 2235 E. Mitchell Rd., Petoskey between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

(231)347-3144.

Requirements: Drug Test Valid Driver’s License Pre-employment process No Felonies

HELP WANTED

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LINE COOK & DISHWASHERS Hiring part-time and full-time.

Teddy Griffin’s Road House, Harbor Springs. (231)838-5624.

Restaurant

NOW HIRING Immediate openings for Part/Full-Time Shift Leader Email resume to: psteffel@ludlowenterprises.com Restaurant

Night Auditor position. Apply front desk.

Hospitality STAFFORD’S PERRY HOTEL Accepting applications for experienced servers and bartenders for all dining rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Apply in person at the front desk.

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Restaurant

Needed at AmericInn, year round position. Requirements: Able to work holidays, weekends, afternoons and overnight.

Must be very computer literate and customer service oriented.

Apply in person 11800 US 31N, Charlevoix.

NORTHERN STAFFING

Housekeepers

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Now Hiring

* 5 line maximum, one item per ad. The ad will run in the Petoskey News-Review, Gaylord Herald Times, Charlevoix Courier, MarketPlace and Saturday News-Review. Price must be listed. If item does not sell after 1 month we will contact you to discuss revisions. Excludes pets, real estate, rentals, services and business ads. Ads must be prepaid. No credits or refunds given. Can not be combined with any other discount.

HELP WANTED

Sales

SALESPERSON Looking for a talented salesperson to join our team.

Previous sales experience is preferred. Knowledge of effective marketing and sales methods required. Must be aggressive, optimistic, persistent, enthusiastic and customer focused.

Excellent benefits. Base pay with commissions and bonuses.

Send reply to File 1160 c/o Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey MI 49770.

SUPERVISOR POSITION ODAWA INDIANS • Chief Financial Officer • Great Lakes Fishery Biologist Full job descriptions available at: www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov Apply at or send resume & cover letter to: 7500 Odawa Circle Harbor Springs, MI 49740 PH: 231-242-1555

PERSONALITIES WANTED Accepting applications for

Barmaid/Bartenders for popular Mackinaw City business. Must be outgoing, experienced, personable, able to work in an unsupervised capacity. Food Prep ability.

Supervisory background preferred. Year round part/full-time opportunities available.

Apply at the Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City

PHLEBOTOMY EDUCATION. Teaching the art of professional blood collecting. Classes in Alpena March 7-11; Traverse City March Restaurants 28-31; Gaylord April 4-8; Oscoda LITTLE CAESARS April 11-15. Evening hours, limited seating. $995. (313)382-3857.

PETOSKEY phlebotomyeducation.org.

Accepting applications Saturday, March 5, 10am-1pm. 1327 Spring Street, Kmart plaza.

Classified ads pay off!

Bar/restaurant supervisor position available at high volume Petoskey area location. Full time, nights and some day shifts. Minimum 1 year hospitality supervisory or management experience required. Send reply to File 1158, c/o Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey MI 49770.

Retail AMERICAN SPOON Has an immediate opening for a Retail Store Manager.

Ideal candidate will share our passion for great food and our commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Must be an enthusiastic leader and energetic salesperson.

Competitive salary with benefits. Some evenings and weekends required.

Qualified applicants should send resumes to Human Resources P.O. Box 566 Petoskey, MI 49770 or email hr@spoon.com.

Trades

NAIL TECH OR COSMETOLOGIST For high-traffic salon with large clientele. Must be familiar with natural and synthetic products.

Respond to P.O. Box 394, Conway, MI 49722.

Seasonal

SAILING INSTRUCTOR Bay Harbor Yacht Club Is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for seasonal employment Sailing Instructor Responsible for adult & junior sailing instruction Maintaining fleet of boats Email, mail or fax resume to: Bay Harbor Yacht Club 4300 Vista Drive Bay Harbor, MI 49770 Fax 231-439-2111 bhyc@bayharboryc.com Seasonal SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT: The City of Petoskey is currently seeking applications for: Parks and Grounds Workers; Downtown Groundskeeper; Marina Dock Attendants; Campground Attendants; Park Security Officers; Parks Gardeners; Night Patrol Ranger; Applications available at the Department of Parks and Recreation, City Hall Building, 101 E. Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, City Website: www.petoskey.us, or Phone 231/347-2500. EOE

The nicest people read the classifieds section.

Healthcare

General

MEMBER SERVICE COORDINATOR Great Lakes Energy seeks energetic, organized and selfdirected candidates with a positive work/life outlook to provide member service functions in our Boyne City headquarters.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent in addition to intermediate knowledge of the customer service function typically attained by two years experience.Communication and problem-solving skills, basic math, and familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook necessary. Competitive wage and benefit package.

Submit application, cover letter and resume by March 9, 2011 or request job description at: hr@glenergy.com or ATTN: HR, P.O. Box 70, Boyne City, MI 49712.

Learn more about us atwww.gtlakes.com.

General

PART-TIME COSMETOLOGIST

Area spa and salon is looking for an accomplished cosmetologist for part-time work. (231)544-9974.

General

PRESTON FEATHER BUILDING CENTERS Announces an opportunity for a creative, energetic kitchen & bath designer. If you have a proven sales and design history, and love working with customers in a fast-paced design showroom, we’d like to meet you.

We require a minimum of an associate’s degree in Interior Design or a related field and five years of experience.

A bachelor’s degree or CKD is a plus. Send your resume to Preston Feather Building Centers, PO 637, Petoskey, 49770.

Check us out on the web at www.prestonfeather.com.

General

FULL-TIME REPORTER The Petoskey News-Review is looking for a full time reporter.

Candidates must know Associated Press style and how to use a digital camera. Experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, video and web a plus.

DIRECT CARE WORKERS in East Jordan, assist residents with ADL’s to include but not limited to: Medication administration, meal preparation, cleaning, daily documentation, socialization and recreational activities. Full-time positions for afternoon and midnight shifts to include weekends. Call Lynda at (231)536-0022.

2010 World Photo Contest

Winners

Healthcare FULL-TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT Needed for busy physician’s practice.

Please email resume to: amatz@ northernmichiganurology.com Healthcare

NURSE PRACTITIONER Mid level practitioner needed for growing practice. Travel may be required. Competitive salary and great benefits. Please send CV to: lwebb@michigansleep.com Or, see us at: michigansleep.com Healthcare

PART-TIME MEDICAL/OFFICE ASSISTANT In Ophthalmologist’s office Multi tasking ability and flexible schedule required.

Fax resume: (231)487-5316.

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CERTIFIED ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

2nd Place: $50

1st Place: A 1 night stay at Mountain Run at Boyne including a one bedroom condo for up to 4 people

CHICAGO: Taylor Whitman, 9, of Harbor Springs, floats above Chicago at the Willis Tower Sky Deck.

The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is the tallest building in North America.

TIBET: Belinda and Gerald Cross read the News-Review while on an adventure to Lhasa, Tibet, and the base camp of Mount Everest. The News-Review they hold contains the picture of the recent garage fire in Conway where Gerald’s mother, the late Dorothy (Phillips) Cross, was raised. Gerald was born and raised in Petoskey and Conway. Belinda and Gerald are the daughter-inlaw and son of Arthur Cross of Conway.

Full time position available as Director of Activities for Bay Bluffs, a 120 Resident Nursing Home located in Harbor Springs. The ideal applicant will be a Certified Activities Professional with 2 years experience and have a degree related to the field.

If qualified, please obtain an application on line at www.baybluffs.org or fill out an application at the facility and submit a current resume to: Diana Bailey, Executive Director 750 East Main Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740

3rd Place: $25 COSTA RICA: Alison and Gary Mellon of Boyne City read the News-Review while celebrating Gary’s recent retirement. They are surrounded by Fernando Calvo’s bronze sculpture of Costa Rican peasants located in front of the Banco Central in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Hospitality Send a cover letter, resume, references and three clips to

Jeremy McBain, Editor Petoskey News-Review 319 State Street, Petoskey, MI 49770 or e-mail jmcbain@petoskeynews.com.

Get your bargain on.

Check out the classifieds.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER To manage a large resort housekeeping department. Previous experience in managing teams with multiple duties preferred.

Send resume to File 1161, c/o Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey MI 49770.

Find Super Savers in Classifieds!

There’s always next time! petoskeynews.com • Local news you can’t get anywhere else

You can enter each month for the 2011 contest! Send your entries through Dec. 24, 2011 to cjohnson@petoskeynews.com or World Photo Contest, c/o Cathy Johnson, Petoskey News-Review, 319 State Street, Petoskey, MI 49770. No computer imaging/altering of entries. Mailed photos available for pickup at the News-Review after monthly finalist is announced, or include self-addressed, stamped envelope. Monthly winners are posted online at www.petokseynews.net/worldphotos/

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MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE

Super Savers

SWAN’S COVE LAKE SPA & SALON

All ads run for 10 days in The Petoskey News-Review

Presents Stand-up Tanning, 50 bulbs, 8 minute maximum tanning time.

Items priced: • $100 & under Maximum 20 words...Free.

Our monthly special is $32 for tanning 6 days a week.

swancovespasalon.com (231)544-9974 Trades

COMMERCIAL CARPENTER Seeking experienced commercial carpenter. Contact (231)347-4722 or fax resume to: (231)347-0982.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

1922 PLAYER piano, in good shape. All mechanical parts intact, sounds nice. Dozens of rolls included. $800. (231)838-3107

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN Armoire. Oak with ornate carvings, doors: leaded, frosted and beveled glass panels.

8’3� tall, 5’ wide, 2’ on sides. Unique, beautiful showpiece. $4,800.

(231)582-5580.

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• $101-$500

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM: $950 for all. Excellent condition. Sony Trinitron 36� TV, cassette deck TC-FX150, VHS record and play. Pioneer DVD LD player. (231)242-0380.

NEW TODAY

GOLD RING with 8 diamonds and 3 rubies. Size 7-1/2. Appraised at over $1,500, will sell for $1,000.

(231)675-5037.

MAPLE SYRUPING equipment.

2’x8’ stainless steel evaporator. $3,500. Also, three 150 gallon stock tanks, buckets, tubing, 3/4� main line, drop lines, T’s, spiles.

(989)786-4270.

NEW $675 Ruger Mini 14,223 stainless steel, semi automatic, wood stock, 5 shot clip, 18.5� barrel, leather sling.

(231)218-0914.

E-mail: nra4us@yahoo.com

GARAGE/YARD SALES

CABIN FEVER Community Garage Sale. East Jordan Civic Center, Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us for lots of fun!!

$13

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TRUCK TOPPERS, 8 ft aluminum topper for Dodge truck. $150. 8 Ft fiberglass topper for Chevrolet. $450. (231)838-8947

TWIN BED complete with new matPOOL TABLE full-size, good condi- tress, box springs, headboard, footDOG CARRIER large, 2 ft. x 3 ft., tion. $500 or best offer. board and rails, very clean, $100. $35. (231)838-3832.

(231)838-2447.

(231)548-3043.

FREEZER KENMORE 7 cu. ft., excel- SNOWBOARD BOOTS GNU size 7, lent condition, $100. (231)675-1370. new in box. $50. (231)539-8906.

AMMO BOX filled with 12 ga. bird shot shells, $25. (231)242-0736.

SNOWMOBILE HELMETS (3) all three for $50, great deal. (231) 838-4552.

GE POTSCRUBBER under counter black dishwasher. $100/firm. Record cassette tapes to CDs. ExcelBATHROOM VANITY light wood lent condition. $75 or best offer. color, 30 inch, with faucet, excellent (989)390-0516.(05) shape. $50. (231)347-3406.

INK CARTRIDGES full, Color 78, and BEDROOM GAME cabinet, wood- black #15, $25 for both. grain. $35. (231)838-0308, after 5 (231)526-2361, after 3 pm. p.m.

KILN ELECTRIC like new, Skutt, top BOOKCASE 5 shelves, $25. loading, can be used for ceramics or (231)944-0605. stained glass. $450. (231)347-1011.

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WEDDING DRESS by Rivini, classic style with silver beading, size 6, never worn, $2,000 or best offer.

(231)347-1802.

COAT WINTER black, new, size 3X, $30. Cabinet electric sewing machine, $75. China cabinet, 3 doors, $500. (231)536-2255.

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COCKATIEL CAGE 18x18x21�high, with toys and perches, $45.

(231)348-0005.

$650 FRANCHI-FALCONET 12ga. “Silver� Over/Under, engraved frame/Vent. rib, SST/AE. Cell (231)218-0914.

E-mail: nra4us@yaho.com

SUPER SAVERS

ALUMINUM RIMS 6-lug Chevrolet.

4 for $100. (231)548-2915.

NEW $795 Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag., stainless steel, 7.5� barrel, ivory Mi- CAT SCRATCHING post, $5. carta grips, adjustable rear sight. (231)526-6692, after 5 p.m.

Permit required. (231)218-0914.

E-mail: nra4us@yahoo.com CD PLAYER Rampage 10 disk with remote, new, still in box, model ACC56, originally $149, asking $95.

MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE OLYMPIC POOL table. 8’ regulation (231)582-9795, evenings. size. Light, sticks, rack, balls, Peapool. Good condition. $1,150. CERAMICS OCCUPIED Japan, mis(989)983-4460.(12) cellaneous miniatures collection. $45. (231)330-8858.

PISTOL RAGING Bull, 44 magnum, Magnet ported, 8-1/4� barrel, with CHAIRS CHILD’S wooden, old style, center point scope with red and well built, (16), $16 each. green dot, includes holster. Permit (231)582-6294. required. $600. (231)818-9950. $1,090 SKB 12 ga. SxS Gold, SST/AE CHANDELIER HAMPTON Bay Silver Engraved Recvr, checkered bronze in color, with 5 lights, new in walnut stock/forearm, NEW condibox, cost $160, will sell for $85. tion.

Premium S h o t g u n . SILVER. 10 ounce bars and 1 ounce (231)347-9895.

(231)218-0914. nra4us@yahoo American Eagle 2008 coins, uncirculated. All .999 pure. $35/ounce. COAT Carhartt with bibs, men’s size Minimum 10 ounce. (989)350-8230. 44R, $75. . (231)622-8038.

SUPER SAVERS

D I S H E S 4 8 - P I E C E set. $20.

(231)622-8156.

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OFFICE DESK Ashley, wood carved trim, 5 drawer, center fold-out for keyboard, 61� wide x 30� deep x 32� high. Asking only $100.

(231)881-0580.

DRESSER 9-DRAWER with large REFRIGERATOR NEWER model, TWIN COMFORTER sets. Laura Ashmirror, excellent condition. $100. works great, clean, mid-size, $100. ley. Includes: Comforter, bedskirt, (231)582-9758. • $501-$1,000 $18 (231)203-3515. pillow sham, pillow case and throw DRESSER WITH mirror, dark wood. RV AWNING 13 ft, beige, in good pillow. I have two sets, $30 each. Excellent barely used condition.

Reach 38,000 readers $50. (231)838-0308, after 5 p.m. condition. $100. (231)675-2219.

(231)347-1665. with the Saturday DRESSERS (3) large, great shape, SEARCHMONT TICKETS (2) ski tickNews-Review UTILITY RACK for trailer hitch with $20 each. (231)881-6303. ets, valued at $95, sell both for $50. storage box fits on back bumper, (231)330-2501.

For only $5 more add the 1-1/4� or 2� receiver required. $75.

DRYER MAYTAG natural gas, excelCharlevoix Courier, lent condition, $100. (231)838-6421. SEWING MACHINE cabinet with 3 (231)439-3653.

Gaylord Herald Times or drawers. $ 2 5 / b e s t . WEIGHT BENCH, barbell and free The Gaylord Markeplace DRYER MAYTAG Neptune, natural (989)786-2543.(2) weights , total weight 175 lbs., $75 gas, good condition. $125. for all. (231)526-7147.

Prices are for 20 words or less.

(231)881-0222.

SHOES GIRLS toddler dress shoes, $1 more for size 12, reddish metallic color, WEIGHTS OLYMPIC (2) 255 lb. sets EACH additional 5 words.

FAX MACHINE Brother, plain paper, brand new in box, paid $25, asking at $135 each. Bench with leg extengreat condition. $30. $10. (231)675-1498. sion, $85. More equipment avail(231)242-0533.

Sorry, no pets or business ads. able priced from $50 to $500.

(231)347-2544 FISHFINDER VEXILAR FL8SE Pro- SKY LIGHT window flashing, terra (989)225-7182. pack II, dual beam ice ducer. Used 4 tone, R2146 size, for Anderson Win1962 TOPPS Al Kaline baseball times, like new. Paid $380, sell for dows, (2), unused, $25 each. WINE RACK Crate & Barrel, $40.

(231)539-7500.

(517)648-5908. card. $45. (231)238-8378. $225. (231)237-0313.

CAR SEATS (2) Eddie Bauer convertible seats, $50 each. Baby Trend double jogger stroller, $85.

(231)242-0104.

Petoskey: 619 Michigan St., Saturday 9 to 2. Lots of miscellaneous household items, miscellaneous furniture, antique bedroom set, dining set with china cabinet.

SUPER SAVERS

CRIB COMPLETE set, mint condition, blond color. $100, firm.

(231)582-8666.

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AT&T BLACKBERRY Curve 8520 Smart Phone, with protective cover COFFEE TABLE with glass top, light includes headset, USB cable, bat- walnut, rattan bottom. $50. tery, and user tools CD. $70. (231)881-3933.

(231)838-1713.

COMPUTER ARMOIRE black, great BED SET king-size, nice headboard shape, $50. Computer printers, HP and backboard, maple finish, inBARGAIN laser and all-in one (printer, scanNew power chair with many extras. cludes mattress and box springs, ner, fax), $50 each. Entertainment condition. $ 1 , 0 0 0 . center, $50. (231)330-5336.

Asking $2,200, was $12,000. m i n t (231)838-4167.

(231)525-8739.

COMPUTER CASE for laptop, hard BOWFLEX ULTIMATE Gym with leg 42� TABLE round, 2 leaves, reddish case with shoulder strap, locks with extension, EXTRA 100 lb. weights brown wood, 4 chairs, $175 for all. k e y , n e w i n b o x . $ 2 5 . (total of 400 lbs.) and accessories. 84� beige sofa, $150. (231)537-7079, (231)529-8462.

Mint condition. Paid $2,500. Asking after 5:30. $1,500. (231)881-0415.

COUCH BY Flexsteel. Brown floral CAR BATTERY out of a 1997 Ford pattern. Good shape. $100/firm.

CONSIGN DESIGN: Wide selec- Taurus, less than 6 weeks old, excel- Cash only. (989)731-2672.(02) tion of vintage stemware, china lent shape, fully charged. $50.

COUCH TAN 7 feet long, excellent (231)487-1057. and flatware. 100 Van Pelt Place. condition, $200 or best offer. Green Open all year. (231)237-9773.

AMMUNITION FACTORY 300 Win. swivel rocker recliner, excellent mag. 180 gr. power point, 20 condition, $200 or best offer.

Classifieds is where it’s at.

(231)881-0412. rounds. $20. (231)330-5660.

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BALDWIN/WURLITZER BABY Grand Piano. Excellent condition. 10 years old. Professionally maintained. Any reasonable offer considSNOWMOBILE HELMETS (4) asking ered. (231)313-2877. $85 for all. (231)676-0911.

SOFA SUEDE-STYLE hunter green.

Great shape. $150 or best offer.

(231)525-8122.

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QUALITY HARDWOOD cut, split, stacked and measured on truck.

3-3/4 face cords for $225. Delivered.

SOREL WOMEN’S Snow Lion winter boots, size 9, excellent condi- (231)564-0340. tion. Retail for $100, asking $35.

SEASONED FIREWOOD KITCHEN/BATH COUNTER 26�x60�, (231)526-5316. $50 a cord, you haul. $65 delivered with backsplash, neutral color, (2 cord minimum). 70 cords availlike-new condition. $65 or best of- STAINED GLASS peacock light, able. Call Mark, (231)548-1998. brass bottom, beautiful, $35. fer. (231)547-5862.

(231)881-3933.

KOHLER BATHROOM pedestal sink LAWN & GARDEN with faucet, plus wall cabinet, both STEAM SWEEPER and carpet cleaner, 2 in 1, Haan Duo brand DR CHIPPER 12HP electric start, up white. $99. (231)675-1123. name, new, $75. (231)838-1713. to 3.5� branches, $1,199.

(231)348-8620.

LADDER WERNER’S 6’ fiberglass painter’s ladder, new. $50.

SNOW REMOVAL (231)838-8719.

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MAN’S LEFT handed Golden Bear golf clubs with bag. New, never used. Paid $500. Now $100.

(989)742-2906.(02)

PLOW MEYER 7-1/2 ft. power angle plow, quick mount, good condition, lights need replacing. $1,500.

(231)881-4008.

MAYTAG DRYER, gas, Works good, older, $75 or best offer, you haul.

(231)348-1085.

WESTERN 7'6" snow plow. EX mount. Very good condition, never used commerically. $1,800 or best offer. (231)313-2877.

MEN’S SHOES Bally size 8M, leather, black pair (made in Switzerland), brown pair (made in Italy). $25 each or best offer.

(231)539-7836.

STOVE~ COMFORT GLOW

Gas log, cast iron, free-standing.

WANTED TO BUY 30,000 BTU's output. With custom knotty pine and ceramic tile hearth. BUYING LARGE maple, oak, and as$550. (231)525-8122. pen. Top prices paid in cash or MINOLTA MAXXUM 70, 35 mm SUBWOOFER KENWOOD 6� Home check. Veneer prices. Acreage camera, with 35-70 mm lense, Theater self-powered, black, $75. needed. 25 years forestry experience.

(231)420-8238 or barely used, like brand new, $125. (231)330-4557.

(231)548-1245.

Additional lense 70-210 mm, $50.

Both $150. Call (231)838-5753.

TABLE SAW 10� blade. $40.

CASH FOR COINS silver, gold, ster(231)373-2390. ling silver, old pocket watches, TODDLER BED VW Bug car style, scrap gold jewelry. Silver dollars, MOVING SALE New electric fire- good used condition, no mattress, $22 and up. 20-25 times for place, wood with mantle, 36" tall x can disassemble to fit in car/trunk. pre-1964 silver coins and more for better dates. (231)838-6127.

37" wide x14" deep, excellent con- $20. (231)437-0892. dition, $100. Iron table with mosaic tiles in cream & blue, 16" x 12" x TODDLER BED with mattress, good DIABETIC TEST strips wanted.

Cash paid up to $15 per 100 strips.

13"tall, $30. Beautiful rattan/cane condition. $50. (231)633-0382.

Call (231)742-5557. chair, rounded sides and back with down filled cushion, walnut finish, TODDLER COAT girl’s, size 5T, re- FORD RANGER wanted, regular like new, $100. Coleman gas grill versible, leopard print front side, cab, automatic, 2-wheel drive. with propane tank, great shape, black opposite side, great shape. (231)347-9382.

Asking $15. (231)582-2476. $50. (231)675-2862.

NORTHFACE BOY’S size medium TOOL BOX for pick up truck, rail UTILITY TRAILER wanted, used Denali jacket. Northface boy’s size side style, 8 ft. x 16� tall x 13� deep, and in good shape, 8 to 10 ft long, 6 ft. high, single axle. (231)348-5083. medium raincoat. Northface youth $99. (231)582-2420. sleeping bag. All excellent condition. $100 for all or best offer. TOOLBOX BLACK vinyl, fits full-size WANTED WHITE BIRCH native trees for transplanting. 10 - 25 feet (231)838-8175. pickup. $30. (231)439-9459. in height. (231)526-2939.

OBLONG MAPLE kitchen table TRUCK CAB 1985 Toyota, good WANTED: BABY changing table only. $60/best. (989)731-0930.(2) shape, good glass. $100. with dresser in excellent condition.

(231)881-2774.

Will pay $50 to $75.

PEDESTAL SINKS (2) like new, white, large, approximately 25� TV 15� Insigna flatscreen, gently (989)731-0930.(9) wide x 36� high x 21� deep. $60 used, with remote, $100. each. (231)622-8427.

(231)547-0353.

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LOTS & ACREAGE

GREAT VIEW! Great Location! Great place to build! Lorraine Drive, Petoskey. Last lot in subdivision. Call Steve today, (231)838-5681.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

RECENTLY FORECLOSED, Special Financing Available, Any Credit, Any Income. Vacant Land, 20 Acres, located at, Robinson Road, Harbor Springs, $84,900. Visit www.roselandco.com/9AV Drive by then call (866) 924-8348.

Find Super Savers in Classifieds!

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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.

CLASSIFIEDS & REAL ESTATE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

BOYNE FALLS 3 bedroom ranch, 1.5 bath. 1,100 square feet. Large fenced yard.

Full basement. Newer furnace.

Home warranty. Licensed seller.

$58,500 (989)614-6100

BUYING A home? Grant/loan available for down payment and rehab.

Northern Homes CDC, (231)582-6244. EHO.

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CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE/RENT

CONDO OVERLOOKING Little Traverse Bay! 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet and bath. $125,000. (231)838-2529.

PETOSKEY VERY nice 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, rec/family room, laundry, garage, deck. No pets/smoking. $750 a month. (231)348-1845.

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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

FLEX SPACE Office, shop, storage.

Between Petoskey/Harbor. 27’x52’ x16’ each, (3 adjacent units).

Heated, plumbed. Pat Cormican, Realtor. (231)347-1780.

MUST SEE! MEDICAL/OFFICE LEASE Class A building across from Home Depot. 2,954 sq. ft., available soon. $3,100 a month. Call Val to see this or any listing.

Kidd & Leavy RE (248)225 2153.

OFFICE SPACE for rent with common area, $250 per office plus utilities. From 1 to 6 offices available upstairs. Call (231)347-7681.

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APARTMENT/DUPLEX FOR RENT

Available for March Occupancy at Pine Cove & Charlevoix Apartments • Spacious, heat-efficient 1-bedroom units • Rent starts at $450 and is based on income • Call (231)547-5202 today for an appointment, or stop by 1001 May Street in Charlevoix.

TDD 800-649-3777.

Come take a tour today!

Also accepting applications for 2 & 3 bedroom waiting lists.

• Equal Housing Opportunity.

Barrier-free units may be available. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider E Q U A L H O U S IN G

O P P O R T U N IT Y

BOYNE CITY 1 and 2 bedroom apartment. Rent based on income, minimum $467 and $512 per month. Heat, hot water, water and sewer included. For more information, please call (231)582-7071.

TDD# (800)649-3777. EHO

CHARLEVOIX 1 bedroom newly decorated. Close to downtown, NO SMOKING, NO PETS! $450 per month includes some utilities.

1 year lease and security deposit required. Call (231)675-7544.

AKC GOLDEN Retriever puppies (6 weeks old), quality bred with health guarantee, shots, vet checked, home raised, championship blood lines, $750. Call (906)-647-6525 or PETOSKEY BAY VIEW VILLAGE www.northlandgoldens.com Apartments, 1 bedroom, $525. 2 bedroom, $640. Includes heat. FREE BEAGLES AKC registered, exQuiet location. No smoking/pets. cellent running hounds. 2 males, 1 female. Reducing kennel size.

(231)347-2279.

(231)330-2205.

PETOSKEY DOWNTOWN 1 bedroom furnished apartments, $650 to $850 all utilities included. Pets AUTOS FOR SALE possible. Deposit. (231)347-4612. $99 DOWN on selected autos PETOSKEY DOWNTOWN small upto qualified buyers per 1 bedroom. No smoking, no No Credit?Bad Credit? pets. $535 includes utilities, parkNo Problem! ing. Lease. (231)487-0600.

Petoskey BUY HERE - PAY HERE Call toll-free 1-888-774-2264 PETOSKEY LARGE 1 bedroom www.tailoredenterprises.com apartment with small den. 1st story, $595 all utilities included. Year 1985 CAMARO Berlinetta 350. New lease, no smoking. Security deposit, tires. Good shape. $3,200. good credit r e q u i r e d . (678)294-5014.(17) (231)548-5269 or 330-0421.

1990 CADILLAC DeVille in excelPETOSKEY NEAR waterfront, clean lent condition, 175,000 miles, gray, cozy 1 bedroom, washer/dryer dark red interior leather, all power, available, non-smoking/no pets, one owner, $1,950 or make offer. good credit. $595 includes utilities. (231)347-1640.

Nancy D. Johnson, Realtor (231)439-1111.

1991 MUSTANG GT Convertible, new paint, top, transmission, carPETOSKEY QUIET 2 bedroom, 2 bath, carport, storage, laundry. pet, CD radio, rims and tires. $9,500 or best offer. $715 includes heat/water. Near (231)313-4239, after 6:00 p.m. hospital. Lease, no pets.

(231)347-3815 or (231)838-1044.

1993 TOYOTA Camry runs well, well maintained, summer and winRIVERVIEW TERRACE ter tires on rims (8), heated seat, Affordable Senior Housing 227,000 miles. $2,000.

Convenient Location (231)237-9392.

Rent Based on Income Planned Activities 1996 CORVETTE. Red. Coupe. Vortex Super Charger. $20,000.

Call (989)731-4315.

347-2030

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or apply at 11 Bridge St. Petoskey www.mhmltd.com Millennia Housing Management, Ltd.

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HOUSES FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM 2 bath, near Walloon and Boyne Mt., Petoskey schools.

Golf, swim, beautiful views. $650 a month plus utilities. (231)535-2161.

4 BEDROOM 2-1/2 bath, 2,700 sq. ft. home on Graham Road (across from Crooked Lake). Possible lease/option. $1,200 plus utilities. (231)838-2054.

BEAUTIFUL SETTING 3 bedroom, 3 bath, laundry, water softener. Petoskey schools. No smoking or pets. $800 a month, plus utilities.

Negotiable.

(231)347-0579 or (231)881-2303.

BOYNE FALLS 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fenced yard. $600 a month includes cable and internet. (231)632-1855.

NEW TODAY

CHARLEVOIX 3 bedroom ranch home, 2 baths, full basement, 2 car garage, appliances, in-town. References. $850. (231)547-3982.

COUNTRY SETTING 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, very clean. $600 a month. Deposit, $600. No dogs or cats. (231)582-1886 or 632-1596.

CROOKED LAKE home on 75 ft. of beautiful frontage. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath, basement, garage, deck, and dock. Long term lease starting May. No smoking or pets.

Enjoy year round priviledges for the CHARLEVOIX 2 bedroom, near price of 1 summer. $1,500 a month. downtown, laundry hookups, pets (231)539-8767. with responsible owners okay. $525 plus utilities. (231)536-2858.

HARBOR SPRINGS schools, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 10 miles north of HarCHARLEVOIX FREE HEAT 409 b o r S p r i n g s , $ 7 0 0 / m o n t h .

(231)526-6369.

Antrim Street, 1st month free. 1 bedroom unfurnished, upstairs. $525 a month, heat and utilities HOUSE FOR rent on Crooked included . Deposit, references, Lake, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. lease. No pets. (231)547-2145. $1,400 plus utilities and deposit.

(231)838-2054.

CHARLEVOIX FREE HEAT One bedroom in-town apartment, on site laundry, most utilities included. $550. Call (231)459-6340.

PELLSTON 3 BEDROOM CHARLEVOIX MAY Street Apart2 bath, 2-car garage, on large ments. 1 bedroom available. $490 wooded lot. $700 a month. per month, includes washer, dryer, Call Judy Conrad dishwasher, microwave, central air.

(231)539-8862 (231)582-7071.

TDD# (800)649-3777. EOE. PETOSKEY IN town, 2-3 bedroom, EAST JORDAN Jordan View Apart- new efficient furnace and hot water ments 2 bedroom, $595. Free heat, heater. Close to schools and collaundry on p r e m i s e s . lege. $675 plus utilities. 348-5837.

(231)536-2646.

ROUND LAKE Petoskey 2 bedrooms plus office, 1.5 baths, fully FIRST MONTH RENT FREE furnished, 4 miles to downtown, Lafayette Park Apartments has 1 $1,250/month plus utility, available & 2 bedroom apartments availto July. (231)838-5679. able immediately. All units feature central air, dishwasher, disposal. Dining room, full size ROOMS FOR RENT bath, spacious living room 11’ x ALANSON PRIVATE loft and bath, 19’ and plenty of personal storshare kitchen, laundry, garage, lots age. Dogs & cats are welcome of storage. On 30 quiet acres near for a $200 non-refundable fee, town. $400/month includes utiliand the Security Deposit is only ties. (231)838-9673. $99. Rent for a 1 bedroom is $685 and 2 bedroom $780. Call EXTENDED STAY weekly and con(231)347-7911 for an appointstruction rates available. Maid servment. ice. Cable TV, phone, microwave, fridge, WI-FI, utilities. No HARBOR SPRINGS 2 bedroom, 2 smoking/pets. Family owned. bath apartment. Dishwasher, new COACH HOUSE INN, 1011 US-31 flooring, laundry, no smoking. $625 North, Petoskey. (231)347-8281. a month. (231)526-5534.

INDIAN RIVER 1 bedroom efficiency cabin. $350 a month. All utilities paid.

(231)238-9362 or (231)881-6570 or (231)238-9362.

PETOSKEY STUDIO $445. 2 bedroom, $510. Sleeping room, $345.

References, lease. No smoking or pets. (231)347-8851.

PETOSKEY WATERVIEW 1 bedroom starting at $590. 2 bedroom, starting at $700. Includes all utilities except electric. Laundry on-site. Deposit, no pets/smoking. Ask about our move-in special. (231)838-0337.

PETOSKEY NEWER 2 or 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $620-$724.

Washer/dryer. (231)347-3755, Maple Village Apartments. EHO.

PETOSKEY 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, washer/dryer, PARK INSIDE this winter in a 1 or 2 car garage, 2 locations. Call for leasing options.

(231)348-2200.

PETS/PET SUPPLIES

PETOSKEY 1 and 2 bedroom, $450 to $675, heat and water included.

In-town. No pets/smoking. Credit, lease. (231)632-8398.

O P P O R T U N IT Y

PETOSKEY SMALL office in the Gaslight District, $300 per month, utilities included. Call Jack VanTreese, (231)347-3943.

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PICKUPS/VANS & SUVS

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PICKUPS/VANS & SUVS

1996 CHEVROLET Astro mini van.

New rear tires. Decent condition.

New battery and thermostat. $1,500.

(989)370-4359 or (989)619-7321.(09)

2008 LINCOLN Navigator. 47,000 miles. Loaded. Black. Cream interior.

Excellent condition. $35,000. Gaylord, (810)513-5766 or (810)406-6708.(13)

1996 FORD F250 HD 4x4 extended cab, loaded, turbo diesel, automatic, over $2,800 in new parts.

Blue Book at $7,200, will sell for $4,200. Call (231)582-4219.

HINIKER PLOW excellent condition, new remote, mounted on 1989 Ford, F-150, 4x4. Truck needs love. $2,800 or best offer.

(231)838-2250.

NEW TODAY

1997 FORD pick-up Lariat Extended cab LGT, needs work, $2,500 or best offer. Great work truck!

(231)330-4372.

EXCEPTIONAL 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, diesel with extended cab. A Florida truck, in beautiful condition with absolutely no rust. Rare and a must see!

Includes fiberglass cap. $9,500.

(231)499-0627 or (231)347-3478.

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MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2005 HARLEY Davidson 1200 CC Sportster, around 3,000 miles, excellent condition, asking $7,500.

For more information call (231)549-2473.

2005 SUZUKI 800cc Cruiser, saddlebags and windshield. 16,000 miles. Excellent condition. Reduced to $3,300. (231)549-5038.(22)

2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Road King 105th Anniversary CVO Screaming Eagle number 1400 of 1800 ever made. Less than 1,000 miles. Still under warranty. $32,000 invested. $23,950/firm.

1999 DODGE 3/4 ton, 4x4, regular (989)370-7303.(31) cab with 8’ Boss Fast-hitch plow.

SNOWMOBILES & AC105,000 miles, very clean. $8,500.

CESSORIES (231)537-2586, before 9 p.m.

1996 POLARIS XCR 600. 3,600 1999 TOYOTA Tacoma, 4-wheel miles. Very good condition. drive pickup, red, standard cab, 27 $1,200/best. (989)983-4583 or mpg, synthetic oil, needs nothing! (989)619-6332.(19) $7,500. (231)881-5015.

2000 MXZ 600 6,000 miles, 400 2000 GMC 1/2 ton 4-door, 135,000 miles on rebuilt engine. Includes exmiles, new tires. $7,000 or best of- tra hood. $1,800 or best offer. fer. (231)838-9195.

(231)675-3417.

1998 JEEP Cherokee Sport 4x4, red, 4.0 6 cylinder, lady driven, no rust, excellent condition, $4,950.

(231)838-6127.

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2000 FORD F150 Super Cab, 4.2 li- 2004 ARCTIC Cat 900cc, Sno Pro, all ter, V6, manual transmission, black, mint condition, studded, 210,000 miles, $ 2 , 5 0 0 . 2,800 miles. $5,500. (231)838-4167.

(231)242-4065.

1999 PONTIAC Grand Am, black, 2004 SKI-DOO MXZ Renegade 800 automatic, new transmission and 2000 GMC 1500 Extended Cab, fi- HO. Excellent condition. Studded. motor, needs some work. $2,000 or berglass topper, 4WD, automatic, Kneepads, handlebar curves. New with a Hineiker snowplow, good skis, mirrors, slides. Black and yelbest offer. (231)838-0657. condition, $7,900 with plow. $5,900 low. $4,500. Gaylord (231)740-0393.

2001 NISSAN Xttera, 4x4, runs and without plow. (231)675-7385. looks good. Asking $6,000 or best 2007 YAMAHA 500FX Phaser. Elecoffer.

(231)347-4028 o r 2001 CHEVROLET Blazer, 4x4, new tric start, reverse. 1,500 miles. Like tires, radio/CD, 110,000 miles.

Great (231)459-6240. new condition. Cover. Studded. condition, no rust. $5,150. Stored inside. $4,500 or best offer.

2002 DODGE Intrepid, clean, (231)347-6179.

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Johnnie Greenier a/k/a Johnnie G. Greenier, an unmarried man, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2006 and recorded March 13, 2006 in Liber 1076, Page 357, Emmet County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-W4 by assignment. Assignment Re-Recorded 02/18/2009 in Liber 1109 Page 785, Emmet County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 88/100 Dollars ($99,251.88) including interest at 8.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Division Street entrance to the County Bldg. in Petoskey, MI in Emmet County, Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on MARCH 17, 2011. Said premises are located in the Township of Littlefield, Emmet County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Timberline Acres, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 10 of Plats, Pages 33 and 34, Emmet County Records. 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. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: February 11, 2011 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.3969 ASAP# 3909943 (L-2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4)

FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terri Hebert, single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 13, 2004 and recorded December 31, 2004 in Liber 1060, Page 580, Emmet County Records, Michigan.

Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four and 49/100 Dollars ($167,454.49) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Division Street entrance to the County Bldg. in Petoskey, MI in Emmet County, Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on APRIL 7, 2011. Said premises are located in the City of Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 1932.72 feet South of the North 1/4 corner of Section 18, Township 34 North, Range 5 West; thence continuing South 707.28 feet; thence West 449.86 feet to the centerline of Highway U.S. 131; thence Northwesterly along said centerline to a point West of the point of commencing; thence East 490.22 feet to the point of commencing; being a part of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of said Section 18. FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS: Commencing 1932.66 feet South of the North 1/4 corner; Thence West 32.01 feet and 518.56 feet to the centerline of Highway US 131; Thence along said highway along arc of 5729.65 foot radius curve to the left, 100.31 feet to the point of beginning; Thence continuing along highway to the East-West 1/4 line; Thence East 267.85 feet; Thence North 5 degrees, 47 minutes, 51 seconds West, 599.8 feet; Thence West, 293.77 feet to the point 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. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: March 4, 2011 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 618.8057 ASAP# 3931982 (L-3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25)

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EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The Emmet County Board of Commissioner Approved Monthly Board Meeting Minutes are available on the Emmet County website at www.emmetcounty.org or at the Emmet County Clerk’s Office located at 200 Division Street, Suite #130, Petoskey, Michigan.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by

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Henry Arthur Huesing and Dawn Marie Huesing, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2005, and recorded on August 17, 2005 in Liber 1068 on Page 905, in Emmet county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-One and 44/100 Dollars ($127,781.44), including interest at 5.625% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Emmet County, at 11:00 AM, on March 24, 2011.

Said premises are situated in Township of Littlefield, Emmet County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the East Quarter corner of Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 4 West; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 29

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The Jordan Township Board of Review will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the Jordan Township Hall, 2647 Mt. Bliss Road for reviewing and examining the 2011 property tax assessment roll.

The Jordan Township Board of Review will hold meetings to hear property tax appeals assessment from Township owners on the following dates: Monday, March 14, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Written appeals must be received by March 14, 2011.

Lucille Lercel, Clerk (L-2/25,3/4)

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seconds West along the East-West quarter corner of Section 17, 2853.64; thence south 0 degrees 19 minutes 59 seconds West 342.00 feet to the point of beginning; Thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 29 seconds East 253.97 feet; thence south 0 degrees 20 minutes 03 seconds East 100.00 feet;thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 29 seconds West 253.97 feet; thence North 0 degrees 19 minutes 59 seconds West 100.00 feet to the point of beginning; all being a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 4 West.

Parcel 2: (Easement Parcel): Easment for ingress and egress and the installation and maintenance of public utilities, said easment described as being part of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter, Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 4 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 11, plat of Temple Subdivison village of Oden, according to the plat thereof (recorded in Liber 7 of plats, on page 6, Emmet County records; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of Lot 11, 66.96 feet to the centerline and the place of beginning of a 66.00 wide easment; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 36 seconds East 203.35 feet along said centerline of a 30 feet wide easement; thence North 0 degrees 19 minutes 59 seconds East along said centerline 353.00 feet to

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the place of ending.

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: February 18, 2011 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #358257F01 (L-2/18,2/25,3/4,3/11) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric

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HUDSON TOWNSHIP CHARLEVOIX COUNTY 08755 HUFFMAN LAKE ROAD, ELMIRA, MICHIGAN 49730

BOARD OF REVIEW The Hudson Township Board of Review will meet for its organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. to review the 2011 assessment roll.

Property owners may review their assessments before the Board of Review on Monday, March 14, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Protests may also be made by mail or fax (231 549-2646) if received prior to March 15. All meetings will be held at the Hudson Township Hall, 07865 Reynolds Road, Elmira, Michigan.

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Tentative ratios and multipliers are:

LITTLEFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Littlefield Township Board of Review will meet at 7631 Burr Ave., Alanson MI. Organizational meeting Tuesday March 8, 2011 at NOON. Taxpayers may appeal their assessments on Monday March 14, 2011 from 3 to 9 PM, and on Tuesday March 15, from 9 AM to Noon and From 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Taxpayers may protest by letter, to be in the Township possession by March 15, 2011. Address Littlefield Township Assessor, 7912 Afton Road, Afton MI 49705. Tentative Rations and Multipliers are: RATIO MULT Agricultural 53.95 0.92678 Commercial 52.38 0.95456 Industrial 51.54 0.97012 Residential 52.18 0.95822 Developmental 53.24 0.93914 Personal 50.00 1.00000 These figures are subject to change by the Assessing Office and Board of Review. s/Sondra Festerling, Clerk (L-3/3,3/4,3/7)

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EMMET COUNTY

MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW The Springvale Township Board of Review will meet at the Springvale Township Hall at 8198 E. Mitchell Road, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2011 assessment roll.

Residents may examine their property assessment at the Board of Review, Monday, March 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Springvale Township Hall.

Residents and non-residents may protest by letter postmarked prior to March 16, 2011.

Springvale Township tentative ratios and multipliers are subject to change by the Assessing Officer, Board of Review, County Equalization and State Equalization.

Tentative ratios and multipliers are as follows: Ratio 53.31 50.94 49.70 53.75 50.00

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Ratio 59.74% 52.48% 62.63% 52.49% N/A 50.00%

Multiplier 0.83696 0.95274 0.79834 0.81713 N/A 1.00000 Frank D Wasylewski Hudson Township Clerk (L-3/2,3/3,3/4)

Multiplier 0.93791 0.98155 1.00610 0.93023 1.00000 Richard Brady, Clerk Springvale Township (L-2/25,3/3,3/4)

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J. McClees, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2006, and recorded on November 6, 2006 in Liber 1085 on Page 125, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. 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 One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Five and 61/100 Dollars ($103,255.61), including interest at 5.125% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Emmet County, at 11:00 AM, on March 31, 2011.

Said premises are situated in City of Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Block 1, Hiram O. Rose's 2nd Addition to the Village of Petoskey according to the plat thereof as record, Blocked in Liber 2, Page 27 of Plats, Emmet County Records 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: February 25, 2011 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 48334-2525 File #361225F01 (L-2/25,3/4,3/11,3/18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford E Matthews an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to First Community Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2009, and recorded on January 15, 2009 in Liber 1108 on Page 896, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Central Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in

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Emmet county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand One Hundred Forty-Three and 35/100 Dollars ($173,143.35), including interest at 5.25% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Emmet County, at 11:00 AM, on March 31, 2011.

Said premises are situated in Township of West Traverse, Emmet County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the centerline of the Lake Shore Drive, as now located and traveled, at its intersection with the North line of Government Lot 2, Section 9, Township 35 North, Range 6 West; Thence South 43 degrees 58 minutes East along the centerline of Lake Shore Drive 432.44 feet; Thence South 42 degrees 25 minutes East 287.25 feet to the point of beginning; Thence North 45 degrees 41 East 400.00 feet; Thence South 42 degrees 25 minutes East 50.00 feet; Thence South 40 degrees 31 minutes East 100.00 feet; Thence South 45 degrees 41 minutes West 400.00 feet to the centerline of Lake Shore Drive; Thence North 40 degrees 31 minutes West along the centerline of said Lake Shore Drive 100.00 feet; Thence North 42 degrees 25 minutes West along the centerline of said Lake Shore Drive 50.00 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of that part of Government Lot 2, Section 9, lying Northeasterly of the centerline of Lake Shore Drive as now located and traveled.

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: February 25, 2011 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #361798F01 (L-2/25,3/4,3/11,3/18)

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CITY OF CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING The Board of Review for the City of Charlevoix will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to review the Assessment Roll in the second floor conference room of City Hall, 210 State Street.

The Board will receive any questions from the public concerning the Assessment Roll on Monday, March 14, 2011 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon & 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m Wed., March 16, 2011, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon & 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

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APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR MARCH 14, 15, AND 16 BY CALLING THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT (231)547-3250. PER RESOLUTION #93-02-01, LOCAL RESIDENTS MAY PETITION THE BOARD OF REVIEW

BY LETTER. ESTIMATED TENTATIVE MULTIPLIERS RATIOS COMMERCIAL 0.92115 54.28 INDUSTRIAL 0.86073 58.09 RESIDENTIAL 1.17702 42.48 PERSONAL PROPERTY 1.00000 50.00 Equalization Ratios, as shown, are the percentages of assessed valuations to true cash value as determined by a survey of individual assessments. The Multipliers are those necessary to bring the Ratios to the required 50% of estimated true cash value. The Multipliers, as shown, are tentative and subject to change by individual assessing officers and local Boards of Review. They may also change from County & State Equalization process.

Note: These multipliers replace those of 2010 and are not an addition to or subtraction from them.

The City of Charlevoix will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon one week notice to the City of Charlevoix. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Charlevoix Clerk's Office in writing or calling the following: City Clerk, 210 State Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231) 547-3250.

Carol A. Ochs, City Clerk (L-3/4,3/7,3/8)

CHANDLER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Chandler Township Board of Review will hold an organizational meeting on March 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Chandler Township Fire Hall, located at the corner of Chandler Hill Rd. & Walton Rd., for the purpose of reviewing the 2011 assessment roll.

The Chandler Township Board of Review will hold public meetings to hear property tax assessment appeals from township property owners on: Monday, March 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Property owners are able to protest by letter, provided letter is received by 9:00 p.m. March 15, 2011. Address letters to: Dennis Howard, Assessor, 01425 Walton Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713.

All Chandler Township Board of Review Meetings will be held at the Chandler Township Fire Hall, 09883 Chandler Hill Rd., Boyne Falls, MI (The corner of Chandler Hill Road and Walton Road).

The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2011 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Residential Developmental Timber Cutover Industrial Personal Property

56.52% 65.81% 57.45% N/A 58.54% 58.50% 50.00%

.88464 .75976 .87032 N/A .85412 .85470 1.00000

(ADA) American with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon three days notice.

Contact: Dennis P. Howard, 1425 Walton Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Phone: 231-549-2558 Myron Matz, Clerk (L-3/2,3/3,3/4)

228 E. Mitchell St, Petoskey 231-347-7800

Prudential Preferred Properties Network Uses QR Code Technology to Increase Exposure of their Seller’s Properties to Consumers Fast and Easy March 2011 Charlevoix, Michigan – “Technology consulting firm Gartner predicts that QR (Quick Response) Code use will explode soon in the United States.” says Steve Fase, Prudential Preferred Properties Network. “We now have QR Codes for all of our listings that allow consumers to scan them with their smart phones and see detailed property information for the listing such as several interior and exterior professional photos, a walk score, Google Maps with street views, school information and much more right from the Yard Sign, Property Flyers, Postcards and other places where it was never possible before.”

Similar to bar codes, QR codes allow people standing in front of a home to use a QR Reader on their smartphone to scan a QR code on the yard sign in seconds and access detailed information about the home they are standing in front of.

“We are using technology from Listings-to-Leads that automatically creates QR Codes for all of our listings allowing us to then put them on the yard signs in front of the seller’s home along with all our other printed marketing materials. This greatly increases the exposure of the property while at the same time giving the consumers the information they want quickly and easily.” says Steve Fase.

“We are excited to partner with Prudential Preferred Properties Network in using the newest technologies in the market on behalf of their sellers and buyers.” Scott Pierce, CEO, Listings-to-Leads added. “QR Codes are big in Japan and are used widely in Asia, Europe and Australia and are now starting to catch on in America.”

“The Real Estate industry is one of the most technology intensive industries. We are proud to have been able to offer a powerful turnkey solution that allows Prudential Preferred Properties Network to leverage this technology without wasting a lot of their time which is better spent working with buyers and sellers and not acting as their own IT department” continued Scott Pierce.

“Our main goal as real estate professionals is to market our seller’s properties to as many people as possible and to give buyers access to that information in as many ways as possible.” concluded Steve Fase “Using QR Codes allows us to achieve both of these goals while reducing the time needed to achieve this. As one of the first brokerages in our area to use this new technology we are also excited to share our expertise with buyers and sellers in our area along with other Realtors that may not have implemented this technology yet.”

Yes, Prudential Preferred REALTORS® makes it possible for you to simply photograph a QR Code (Quick Response Code, shown at right), and it reverts to the internet site containing photos and information about that listing.

Prudential Preferred Properties Network and Prudential Preferred, REALTORS have 20 offices throughout Southwest, West and Northern Michigan.

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Madell and Elizabeth A. Madell, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2005, and recorded on August 8, 2005 in Liber 1068 on Page 553, in Emmet county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Five and 79/100 Dollars ($130,005.79), including interest at 6.125% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Emmet County, at 11:00 AM, on April 7, 2011.

Said premises are situated in Township of Bear Creek, Emmet County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of Section 3, Township 34 North, Range 5 West; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes West, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 3, for a distance of 995.64 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes East 253.00 feet to an iron stake; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes West 186.00 feet to the center line of Mitchell Street; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes West along the road center line, 253.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes East 186.00 feet to the Point 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: March 4, 2011 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #362460F01 (L-3/4,3/11,3/18,3/25)

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CORRECTION CITY OF PETOSKEY BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will be in session at the City Hall Second Floor Community Room, 101 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan, on the following dates:

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Monday, March 14, 2011 9:00 A.M - 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

890 Bren Del, Petoskey MLS#429029 .............................. $87,900 1766 Chippewa Beach, Indian River MLS#429032 ............ $84,900 1525 Shawnee, Indian RIver MLS#428995 ....................... $90,000 8270 M-33, Cheboygan MLS#429048 ............................ $67,900

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. (corrected time) John Gehres, City Assessor (L-3/3,3/4,3/7)

5657 Cherry Court, Petoskey MLS#423090 ..................... $529,500 8024 M-68, Indian River MLS#425983 ........................... $499,000 4767 US 131, Petoskey MLS#428160 ............................... $63,500

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THIS CUSTOM BUILT 4 BEDROOM 3½ BATH HOME is located on a quiet street in Harbor Springs giving it the feeling of a country setting.

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