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Waves rolling in from Lake Michigan at Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix shape ice into thousands of solid ice balls, as seen in this photo taken Sunday.

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The flu is here and area health officials say reports of the influenza virus are on the rise in Charlevoix and Emmet counties. The Michigan Department of Community Health reports at least six deaths so far this season and many hospitals are reporting an increasing number of patients infected with the flu. “We’re just seeing an upswing now and I expect to see an increase in activity over the next few weeks,” said Joshua Meyerson, medical director with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan. The department covers Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties. “(The health department) gets reports from schools and hospitals, and statewide we’re seeing an increase, along with here in the northern region,”

Meyerson said. “Influenza has definitely been reported in our region and those re por ts are increasing.” The Centers Meyerson for Disease Control and Prevention reports Michigan is one of 12 states that currently lists flu activity as regional. And while a spokesperson for McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey said the hospital hasn’t seen too many cases yet this season, there has been a steady increase in Influenza A cases at Charlevoix Area Hospital’s emergency room since December. Some of these cases have required hospitalization. “On a positive note, Charlevoix Area Hospital has seen a decrease in number of patients with flu like symptoms, See flu on Page A10

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A NOAA CoastWatch satellite image taken on Jan. 9 shows an icedover Green Bay, along Wisconsin. On that day, according to NOAA data, about 36 percent of Lake Michigan was iced over to some degree.

hanks to early January’s arctic vortex, Coast Guard ice cutters have been putting in overtime. “We’ve had more and thicker ice than we’ve had in 30 years, when they’ve started to keep good records,” said Lt. j.g. Derek Puzzuoli, with the public affairs office at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie. The Straits of Mackinac and the St. Marys River, which links the locks at Sault Ste. Marie to Lake Superior, the Straits and Lake Huron, have about 100 percent ice coverage, said Puzzuoli. During the cold snap, the cutters had to plow paths through the ice several times a day in order for commercial vessels, See ice on Page A10

Emmet officials ponder future of controller position Ryan Bentley (231) 439-9342 - rbentley@petoskeynews.com

Enlisting a search consultant’s help is one possibility Emmet County officials identified Monday to help in fielding candidates for the county controller position. The county board of commissioners’ personnel committee discussed options for dealing with the controller vacancy Monday, a week after the unexpected death of longtime controller Lyn Johnson. In anticipation of other commissioners’ interest in that business item, the meeting was posted as a full-board gathering, with the four remaining commissioners on hand in the audience for the three-member committee’s discussion. “The question comes, where do we go and what do we do,”

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said Jim Tamlyn, who serves as chairman of the county board as well as its personn e l c o m m i t t e e. “Since Lyn had been here for 30 years, none of us are familiar with

this.” Kathy Abbott, the county’s civil counsel, provided some backg round about the various types of administrative officer positions that exist in Michigan counties. Michigan law identifies oversight of accounts as a key responsibility for a county controller, although Abbott noted that Johnson’s role evolved over the years to include other management tasks as well. “He has been responsible for personnel and a lot of other things that the county does,”

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she said. Along with controllers, Abbott noted in a memo to commissioners that Michigan counties also may employ administrators, coordinators, combinations of those titles or other administrative officers. “It really boils down to what the board wants that position to be,” she said. Tamlyn noted his desire to achieve some continuity in day-to-day county operations. “I want stability for our people,” he said. “I want stability for the programs that we’re doing.” From the audience, commissioner Charlie MacInnis said it may be useful to compile a listing of Johnson’s responsibilities and recent projects to help in planning for the future of the position. He and commissioner Les Atchison noted the option of lining up an outside entity to

“He has been responsible for personnel and a lot of other things that the county does ... It really boils down to what the board wants that position to be.” Kathy Abbott, Emmet County civil counsel help with some search tasks, such as advertising for candidates, fielding applicants and giving them a preliminary review. Atchison noted that the city of Petoskey had successfully used a consulting firm to help in a management search within the past few years. County staff made plans to

Charlevoix council seeks cold camel investigation CHARLEVOIX — City leaders want an official investigation regarding the camels involved in the annual New Year’s celebration. Temperatures proved subfreezing and some local residents grew concerned for the creatures’ safety. City council member Jeff Porter said on Monday that camel rides in Bridge Park on New Year’s Eve was a public display of the “height of animal cruelty” because of the cold temperatures in the single digits and a frigid wind chill. See page A3

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gather details about possible sources of search help in preparation for the personnel committee’s Feb. 10 meeting. Last week, the county board had designated assistant controller/human resources director Marty Krupa to handle controller duties until the personnel committee had an opportunity to decide next steps. On Monday, the committee made a recommendation for the full board to designate Krupa as an interim controller as the county goes about the process of filling the job for the long term. Tamlyn said the board will consider this proposal at its Thursday, Jan. 16, meeting, and potentially could explore an adjustment in compensation based on the additional responsibilities.

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WA S H I N G T O N — Younger people went for President Barack Obama at election time, but will they buy his health insurance? New gover nment figures show it’s an older, costlier crowd that’s signing up so far for health insurance under Obama’s health care law. Enrollments are lower for the healthy, younger Americans who will be needed to keep premiums from rising. Young adults from 18 to 34 are only 24 percent of total enrollment, the administration said Monday in its first signup figures broken down for age, gender and other details. With the HealthCare. gov website now working, the figures cover the more than 2 million Americans who had signed up for government-subsidized private insurance through the end of December in

new federal and state markets. Enrolling young and healthy people is important because they generally pay more into the system than they take out, subsidizing older adults. While 24 percent is not a bad start, say independent experts, it should be closer to 40 percent to help keep premiums down. Adults ages 55-64 were the most heavily represented in the signups, accounting for 33 percent of the total. Overall, the premiums paid by people in that demographic don’t fully cover their medical expenses. Some are in the waiting room for Medicare; that coverage starts at age 65. The administration and its allies remain confident they’ll be able to get young adults interested. Many experts expected older, sicker people to be more heavily represented in the early numbers. Younger people might procrastinate, waiting until

the March 31 enrollment deadline is near, weighing whether they want to risk tax penalties for remaining uninsured. “The dynamic of younger people is that they are going to get educated, they are going to get informed, and they are going to enroll as we get closer to that deadline,” said Aaron Smith, founder of Young Invincibles, an advocacy group for young adults. I n s u r e r s, n o n p r o f i t groups and advocates are moving ahead with marketing campaigns that were put on hold when the federal website that serves 36 states was struggling. Administration officials said that in the coming weeks they plan to increase outreach to young people in 25 communities located in states served by the federal website. That

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Michigan anglers no longer must have minnow receipts LANSING (AP) — Anglers who buy minnows to use as bait in Michigan no longer will be required to have their receipts with them while fishing under new state regulations. The Department of Natural Resources previously required anglers to be in possession of the receipts to help fight a fishkilling disease called viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS. The rule was meant to steer people to shops where bait was certified as disease-free. VHS was discovered in the Great Lakes in 2005 and has caused large-scale fish kills. Some species typically used as live bait are susceptible to VHS, such as emerald shiners and white suckers.

Masked man sets fire in Walmart, takes electronics NILES TOWNSHIP (AP) — Police say a masked man set a fire in the clothing department of a southwestern Michigan Walmart store, then went to the electronics department where he smashed a display case and stole numerous items. The Berrien County sheriff ’s department says the robbery happened about 4:45 a.m. Sunday at a Walmart store in Niles Township. It’s about 20 miles south-southeast of Benton Harbor.

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Charlevoix — At least two city leaders want an official investigation regarding the camels involved in the annual New Year’s celebration. Temperatures proved sub-freezing and some local residents grew concerned for the creatures’ safety. City council member Jeff Porter said on Monday that camel rides in Bridge Park on New Year’s Eve was a public display of the “height of animal cruelty” because of the cold temperatures in the single digits and a frigid wind chill. He said he feels “uncomfortable” that no officials ordered the animals to be moved to a place with more natural protection from the elements, such as near the bandshell in East Park. Porter even accused the animal control officer who came to inspect the camels in the park of suggesting that “these farm animals deserved to be there.” He wants a city investigation and formally requested one during this week’s public meeting. Council member Greg Stevens also said that since this issue stirred community discussion, an investigation is in order. “Were they truly OK?” Stevens asked. “I think it deserves an answer of some kind.” City officials hired Kirk Elya, owner of Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo from Reed City, to participate in the event along Bridge Street. He said last week that it was a fun event and revelers seemed to enjoy the petting zoo and camel rides. But with multiple concerned citizens calling authorities about the situation, Charlevoix County Animal Control supervisor Emily Reynolds said she went to the site to inspect the situation. She said the animals were “well-taken care of ” and no

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Joe and Megan Schaden of Grosse Pointe, feed the camels in Bridge Park during the New Year’s Eve festivities before the Bridge Drop in Charlevoix. citations were issued, nor a report written because she found no violations. “There was adequate shelter there. There were buildings around, there are trees in that park,” Reynolds said. The camels didn’t show any signs of hypothermia, she added. “They weren’t weaving and they were being walked around,” Reynolds said. Meanwhile, veterinarian Ryan Warnemuende of Jensen’s Animal Hospital in Petoskey said the animals appeared to both have a thick hair coat and be comfortable in the environment after viewing photographs from the New Year’s event. The well-known veterinary practice is known both for its small and large animal patients, including

many area horses. War nemuende this week researched camels like those brought to Charlevoix and reported that with the many different breeds of camels — 97 dromedary breeds, in fact — those in question are among those welladapted to the cold temperatures of Northern Michigan. “As long as they have adequate nutrition and shelter if exposed to the elements,” he said. “Each individual animal is going to have its own unique range of temperatures that are tolerable. The average temp that I found published for a low is -22 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.” Camels are naturally distributed across the globe in the hot arid deserts of Africa and the Middle East, mostly in Somalia and Sudan, as well as the cold desert

regions of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China, according to online information provided by the San Diego Zoo. That means camels are evolved to handle both hot and cold climates. Elya said last week that his camels tolerated the weather conditions just fine. “I wish people would ask questions and learn,” he previously said. “Just like horses, cattle and other animals, they can adjust to the temperatures.” More information about Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo can be found at www.whisperingpinesmobilezoo.com online. City manager Rob Straebel on Monday told the Charlevoix City Council he would look into the incident and report back at a later meeting.

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North Central Michigan College is offering free lectures of international interest this winter in the library conference center on the Petoskey campus. Shanna Robinson, Nor th Central art professor, recently spoke at Sow to Sew, a sustainable textiles symposium at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax where farmers, weavers, fabric artists, educators and industry leaders are working together to reestablish Nova Scotia as a textile center. At noon on Tues-

day, Jan. 21, Robinson will discuss the historical importance of textiles — from cotton, to linen, wool and silk — and the situation of the market today. Would Nova Scotia’s ideas work to reinvigorate a local textile economy in Northern Michigan? Shanna will discuss growing our own fibers and dyes, processing fibers and creating great textile products in our own communities. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Dr. Stewar t Gordon will speak about networks and connections across the great

Asian world. From far-flung networks of Jewish spice traders to Facebook, from comfortable Islamic cities to the great beyond, from letters crossing continents to text messages, Gordon relates the first globalized Islamic world to our own globalized world. He will discuss networks of trust, intellectual connections and the mental side of travel, using passages from his book, “When Asia was the World,” maps, images from the period and photographs from his travels. Gordon’s presentation is

Benishek gets GOP challenger Brandon Hubbard (231) 439-9374 - bhubbard@petoskeynews.com

An Iron Mountain Republican announced he would run in the August 2014 primary to unseat incumbent Congressman Dan Benishek. Alan Arcand, an Upper Peninsula native who owns an automotive repair business and is an Air Force veteran, announced in his hometown Monday he would be seeking the GOP nomination in the 1st Congressional District. He will be challenging two-term U.S. Representative Dan Benishek, R-Crystal Falls, who did not have a primary opponent in 2012, but narrowly won the

nomination with 15 votes in 2010 against former state Sen. Jason Allen in 2010. “I’ve decided to run for Congress because we Benishek need a real leader in Congress,” said Arcand, according TV6/ FoxUP which covered the announcement with about 30 supporters at Dickinson Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. “You look at his record and it’s atrocious. We need someone with integrity, somebody that’s going to stand up and defend this district and defend the constitution.”

This will be the first time Arcand has run for office, besides being a Republican county delegate. According to his website, his platform will include upholding the gun rights through the second amendment, opposing President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act health insurance program and making sure immigrants are “required to follow the appropriate protocol into becoming legalized” among other issues. The Republican nominee will likely go on to face former Army National Guard Gen. Jerry Cannon, a former Kalkaska sheriff who is running as the lone Democrat to date.

75,000 Michigan residents choose health insurance David Eggert Associated Press

LANSING — Nearly 69,000 Michigan residents chose a private health insurance plan from a government website during December, a 10-fold increase over the first two months of enrollment under the federal health care law. Numbers released Monday by President Barack Obama’s administration don’t indicate how many of the roughly 75,000 people who enrolled from October through Dec. 28 have paid their first monthly premium to ensure coverage effective Jan. 1. Eighty-four percent of those

picking a plan qualified for tax credits to offset a portion of their premium, a higher proportion than 79 percent nationwide. The federal website, which was plagued by problems during its rollout but has since improved, allows consumers to compare and buy insurance. It’s a key element of the health law along with an expansion of Medicaid to more low-income adults, which begins April 1 in Michigan. The number who have enrolled, 75,511, is in line with what the Obama administration projected, said Marianne Udow-Phillips, director of the

Center for Health Care Research & Transformation at the University of Michigan. “ O bv i o u s ly t h e we b s i t e got significantly better. The health plans did a lot to reach out to people in December,” she said. “People really did want coverage Jan. 1, and a lot of people waited until the last minute.” Nearly 212,000 Michigan residents registered on the website, called a health care exchange, over three months — with many still waiting to buy a plan. Of those, 185,000 people were deemed eligible for plans offered through the exchange, including 101,000 eligible for subsidies.

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Four injured in one-vehicle crash Saturday E A S T J O R DA N — F o u r Northern Michigan residents were injured in a one-vehicle traf fic crash in Charlevoix County’s South Arm Township Saturday. Charlevoix County Sheriff ’s office officials identified the injured as the driver, Lois Nachezel, 44, of Ellsworth and her three passengers, Sara Nachezel, 18, Dana Nachezel, 15, and William Lafferty, 17, of East Jordan. All four were transported to Charlevoix Area Hospital by East Jordan Ambulance where they were treated for their injuries and released. Deputies said the crash happened at about 11:30 a.m. on Ellsworth Road near Ranney Road. Authorities said Nachezel was driving east on Ellsworth Road when she lost control of the 2013 F-150 pickup she was driving on the icy roadway and the vehicle slid over an embankment and into a ditch. The East Jordan Fire Department also assisted at the scene. Officials said the road was closed for a short period of time while crews removed the vehicle from the steep embankment. Deputies believe weather was a factor in the crash, but the crash remains under investigation.

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Understanding radical thinking

hose of us who don’t lie and cheat are perplexed by how a leader, especially our president, could lie and not even apologize for deceiving us. However, as Saul Alinsky said, “the real and only question regarding the ethics of means and ends is, and always has been, ‘Does this particular end justify this particular means?’” Now that you understand this radical way of Sarowski thinking, you shouldn’t be surprised when lies are told by progressives or socialists who agree with Alinsky. To them, honesty and dishonesty are equal tools in this battle for power. The second reason that I can’t support Alinsky’s followers is summarized in his stated purpose for writing Rules for Radicals. “The Prince was written by Machiavelli for the Haves on how to hold onto power. Rules for Radicals is written for the Have-Nots on how to take it away.” It reminds me of a conversation I had with a Black Panther in Detroit, who was adamant that “his people” had to take the power away from “my people” in order to improve their lives. There was absolute certainty in his belief that the only way to get ahead was to take money and power away from those who have it and give it, somehow, to those who don’t have it. This theory is obviously shared by many people in our country today. The “haves and have-nots,” the “rich and the poor,” “income inequality” are all buzz words that progressives and socialists use to divide us. Why? Alinsky explains that since the have-nots don’t have money with which to gain power, they have to use what they do have; a lot of people. He teaches community organizers to mobilize all of the “have-nots”

by creating a common enemy. In today’s battle, their enemy is the rich, the “haves,” the Republicans; although, many Democrats are also among the “haves,” including our president. It’s been an American tradition that we do not envy the rich, we want to be the rich! This tradition is changing. One of the things that helped change it, was a lie; “The rich aren’t paying their fair share.” This lie has been repeated so many times that a lot of people actually believe it. That belief then leads the poor to resent the “fact/lie” that if the rich aren’t paying their fair share, then they, the poor, must be paying what is really the rich people’s responsibility. Now in all fairness to progressives and socialists, that statement is not a lie to them. They honestly believe that “haves” should pay for the needs and wants of the “have-nots.” They also believe that the “haves” wealth was either gained unethically by taking an unfair advantage of the “have-nots” or it was gained through illegal means. This envy and resentment is then stoked by more lies until hatred is intense. This hatred is destroying our country which was built on equal opportunity. At the same time, it is also strengthening the progressive agenda of equal income. “Income inequality” (subject of a future column) is likely to be the 2014 mantra of the Democrats. At one point, some of Alinsky’s students were becoming discouraged because they couldn’t get leaders to support their agenda. So Alinsky said, “Learn a lesson. Go home. Organize, build power and at the next convention, you be the delegates.” We have witnessed a community organizer become a senator, then a speaker at the Democrat convention and then the

president of the United States. Alinsky wrote, “A revolutionary organizer must shake up the prevailing patterns of their lives — agitate, create disenchantment, and discontent with the current values, to produce, if not a passion for change, at least a passive, affirmative nonchallenging climate.” He goes on to say, “They don’t know what will work but they do know that the prevailing system is self-defeating, frustrating and hopeless. They won’t act for change but won’t strongly oppose those who do. The time is then ripe for revolution.” Our country is now being “fundamentally changed.” We are, in my opinion, involved with a revolution from within. I contend that none of the changes are for the good of the “haves,” the “have-nots” or the “have-a-little-want mores.” (Alinsky’s three divisions of mankind.) Only the leaders and their supporters benefit. Our values concerning respectable behavior have declined to the point of disgusting behavior. Our pride in our country has been so eroded that patriotism is ridiculed. People of faith and prayer are ridiculed. High standards, achievement and success are ridiculed. Alinsky taught, “Ridicule; man’s most potent weapon. Ridicule is impossible to counteract.” I believe that understanding radical thinking is an important step to knowing how to win back our country with and for the God who blessed America’s creation. Let’s meet again next Tuesday.

Nancy Sarowski is the president of Emmet County Republican Women. Her column appears each week. Contact Sarowski at nancysar1964@ yahoo.com. You can learn more about the Emmet County Republican Women’s group on Facebook. The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and not necessarily of the Petoskey News-Review or its employees.

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here are two things that are troubling with the debate in the city of Charlevoix regarding the clerk situation. To sum up the issue, Charlevoix County Commissioner Larry Sullivan ran for, and won, an elected position as the city clerk for Charlevoix. During this election, and after, there was a debate as to whether or not Sullivan could Sullivan serve as a Charlevoix County Commissioner and the clerk for the city of Charlevoix. Sullivan said he had legal advice saying he could, and city officials saying otherwise. A request has been sent to the Michigan Attorney General for his opinion on the matter, in the meantime, Sullivan had no intention of stepping down as Charlevoix County Commissioner and planned on taking over as Charlevoix city clerk at the beginning of this year. However, the Charlevoix City Council stepped into the fray and last week voted to bar Sullivan from taking the position of clerk in a close 4-3 vote. The city has not received an opinion from the state Attorney General, and instead made this move based on the advice of city attorneys. This presents two issues that are troublesome. First, we have the whole issues of Sullivan wanting to be both Charlevoix County Commissioner and Charlevoix City Clerk. He is saying he can do both and is saying any conflicts of interest between the two can be solved with some simple reporting oversight when it comes to elections reports on county seats from the city. For example, he won’t oversee the election results of the Charlevoix County Commission seat that he currently sits in. This is not a comfortable solution or position. Sullivan should not serve as both Charlevoix County Commissioner and Charlevoix City Clerk. He needs to pick one or the other. By not doing so, he puts the county and city in conflict of interest questions, regardless of any sort of

oversight changes he makes as city clerk when it comes to elections. It is not that we think Sullivan is not the right person for either of these jobs; it is a matter of what is right for the community. It doesn’t matter what state law, or city law, says or does not say in this case. Having a public official sit in city and county elected seats at the same time presents problems for the community in both perception and reality. We urge Sullivan to end this hassle by stepping down from one of these two positions. Secondly, we are troubled by the actions of the Charlevoix City Council in barring Sullivan from taking the city clerk position, even before they have received an opinion on the matter from the state. We understand that the city attorneys have recommended this barring can be done, but it is worrisome when an elected body votes to throw out valid election results, especially when it is done on a simple majority vote. What the council has done goes against the spirit of a government ruled by the people. They have basically said, “We don’t agree with the vote of the people in this election, so we are going to overrule it.” It doesn’t matter what advice from a city attorney the council has to support this move, it is wrong to do this. The council should have at least waited until the attorney general has chimed in on this issue. This would have given them more information to make a fully informed decision that is ripe with legal support. Having all the information and as much evidence to support a position as possible is crucial when deciding something as large as invalidating an election by the people. Even so, we must reiterate the cause of this problem — Sullivan wanting to serve in two elected seats at the same time. Sullivan should not seek both offices, he should select the office he can best serve the citizens of Charlevoix and the county.

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Aluminum revolution: Ford introduces new F-150 DEARBORN (AP) — Ford pickups have been doing the country’s work for 66 years. T hey’ve hauled g rain, towed logs and plowed snow. They’ve cleared debris after tornadoes and pulled floats in the Rose Bowl parade. They’ve shouldered those loads with parts forged from steel. Until now. On Monday, Ford unveiled a new F-150 with a body built almost entirely out of aluminum. The lighter material shaves as much as 700 pounds off the 5,000-pound truck, a revolutionary change for a vehicle known for its heft and an industry still heavily reliant on steel. The change is Ford’s response to small-business owners’ desire for a more fuel-efficient and nimble truck — and stricter government requirements on fuel economy. And it sprang from a challenge by Ford’s CEO to move beyond the traditional design for a fullsize pickup. “You’re either moving ahead and you’re improving and you’re making it more valuable and more useful to the customer or you’re not,” Chief Executive Alan Mulally told The Associated Press in a recent interview. Ninety-seven percent of the body of the 2015 F-150 is aluminum, the most extensive use of aluminum ever in a truck. And this isn’t just any truck. F-Series trucks — which include the F-150 and heavier duty models like the F-250 — have been the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. for the last 32 years; last year, Ford sold an F-Series every 41 seconds. The key question for Ford, and the people who sell its trucks, is: Will customers embrace such a radical change? Dealers who have seen the new F-150 say they expect to encounter some skepticism, but the change had to be made. “ We ’ r e a g g r e s s i v e , stretching the envelope,”

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The 2015 Ford F-150 pickup is shown in XLT trim. said Sam Pack, owner of four Ford dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “I think you have to do that. If you don’t, then you get into that predicament of being a ‘me too’ vehicle.” Still, it’s a big risk. Ford makes an estimated $10,000 profit on every F-Series truck it sells, making trucks a $7.6 billion profit center in the U.S. alone last year. And the company has had some quality issues with recent vehicle launches, adding to dealers’ worries. The 2013 Escape small SUV has been the subject of seven recalls. The 2015 F-150 goes on sale late this year. While aluminum is more expensive that steel, Ford truck marketing chief Doug Scott says the FSeries will stay within the current price range. F-Series trucks now range from a starting price of $24,445 for a base model to $50,405 for a top-of-the-line Limited. It’s difficult to calculate how much more aluminum costs, since there are different grades of aluminum and steel. Pete Reyes, the F-150’s chief engineer, said

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Ford expects to make up the premium by reducing its recycling costs, since there will be less metal to recycle, and by slimming down the engine and other components, since they won’t have to move so much weight. Aluminum was used on cars even before the first FSeries went on sale in 1948. It’s widely used on sporty, low-volume cars now, like the Tesla Model S electric sedan and the Land Rover Evoque. U.S. Postal Service trucks are also made of aluminum. Ford has spent decades researching the metal. Twenty years ago, the company built a fleet of 20 all-aluminum experimental sedans. Later, it used aluminum on exotic cars from Aston-Martin and Jaguar, brands it used to own. But up to now, Ford limited the aluminum on its trucks to the hoods and used steel for the rest. New gover nment fuel economy requirements, which mandate that automakers’ cars and trucks get a combined 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, are speed-

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Ford will still have a tough time wresting customers from the competition, mainly Chevrolet, GMC and Ram, says Jesse Toprak, an independent auto industry consultant in Los Angeles. “ M ove m e n t b e t we e n brands in the full-size truck segment is extremely minimal,” Toprak says. “It’s the strongest loyalty of any segment.” Still, about 20 percent of pickup buyers traditionally are open to jumping from brand to brand based on features or price, Toprak said. The company with the newest, most advanced truck has the advantage in getting those customers, plus those who are new to the market, Toprak says. Some steel remains on the truck. The frame beneath it is built primarily of highstrength steel, which Ford says will make it tougher and stiffer than the current frame. There’s also steel in the front dashboard, because Ford thought steel was better at dampening nose from the engine. In all, a four-door F-150 has 660 pounds of aluminum, or nearly double the average use of aluminum per vehicle used now, according to Drive Aluminum, an aluminum industry Web site. If the Ford truck is a success, use of aluminum could expand rapidly at the expense of steel. “People are beginning to truly understand the value that aluminum can bring to the table,” Lowery said. Ford is expecting some issues with the design or the manufacturing as it makes the change, Mulally said. But the company is working hard to troubleshoot. “I think the attitude is, expect the unexpected and expect to deal with it,” he says. “Sometimes I think our core competency is scrambling. That’s not unique to Ford.”

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ing the switch to aluminum. Chrysler’s Ram is currently the most fuel-efficient pickup, getting 25 mpg on the highway. The current F-150 gets as much as 23 mpg. Ford won’t say what the new truck’s fuel economy will be, but says it will trump the competition. That could be an especially important incentive for landscapers, carpenters and other small business owners focused on their bottom line. “I think that’s going to outweigh the aluminum part of it,” said Brian Jarrett, a Ford dealer in Winter Haven, Fla., who hadn’t yet seen the new truck. Improvements in aluminum are also driving the change. Three years ago, for example, Alcoa Inc. — one of Ford’s suppliers for the F-150 — figured out a way to pretreat aluminum so it would be more durable when parts are bonded together. Carmakers can now use three or four rivets to piece together parts that

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Obituaries Charles Elroy Bartlett, 74 Charles Elroy Bartlett, 74, of Harbor Springs, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 10, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 4, 1939, at Five Mile Creek Road, to Charles and Alice (Ward) Bartlett. He grew up in Harbor Springs where he attended school, graduating in 1958. On Oct. 12, 1963, he married Mildred Waybrant in Petoskey and the couple made their home in Harbor Springs. They have been married for 50 years. Following high school, Elroy began his career in the manufacturing field. He worked for Control Engineering in the Harbor Springs plant and then moved to the M-119 plant and he became manager of manufacturing for the Harbor Springs, Pellston and Boyne City locations. After 19 years, he left to work at Circuit Control Corp., where he worked for 14 years. He and Millie then moved to Florida where he worked at a battery manufacturing company for nine years before

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returning to Harbor Springs. Elroy was a master of all trades and particularly enjoyed woodworking. He Bartlett liked working in his yard, golf, hunting and fishing. He attended Stutsmanville Chapel for many years. Elroy is survived by his children, Miles, Cecelia, Fred, Nora, Linda and Chuck; many grandchildren, many greatgrandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Also he is survived by his siblings Dewey, Dewayne, Bill, Jacklin and Wyona. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Stutsmanville Chapel. Tony Morse will officiate. Visitation will take place 6-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Schiller Funeral Home, Harbor Springs. Online condolences may be made at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.

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The Coash Country Club is saddened to announce the death of Thomas Chandler Lacy. Tom died Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at University of Michigan Hospital of heart failure. Tom was born Aug. 30, 1950, in Ann Arbor, the son of Thomas F. Lacy and Harriet (Stuhrberg) Lacy. Tom and his family spent many happy summers at Wequetonsing. Later, Tom and his then wife Marilyn Kennedy operated the Har-

bor Springs Cottage Inn. For several summers, Tom served as one of the proud captains of the Pointer boat in Harbor Springs. Tom worked for many summers at Moving Mates in Harbor Springs. He was also a founding member of the Coash Country Club. Tom’s love for Northern Michigan was one of his greatest attributes. The Coash Country Club extends its sympathies to Tom’s loved ones.

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WA S H I N G T O N — A cutoff of benefits for the long-ter m unemployed has left more than 1.3 million Americans with a stressful decision: What now? Without their unemployment checks, many will abandon what had been a futile search and will no longer look for a job — an exodus that could dwarf the 347,000 Americans who stopped seeking work in December. Beneficiaries have been required to look for work to receive unemployment checks. Some who lost their benefits say they’ll begin an early and unplanned retirement. Others will pile on debt to pay for school and an eventual second career. Many will likely lean on family, friends and other government programs to get by. They’re people like Stan Osnowitz, a 67-year-old electrician in Baltimore who lost his state unem-

ployment benefits of $430 a week. The money put gasoline in his car to help him look for work. Osnowitz says a continuation of his benefits would have enabled his job search to continue into spring, when construction activity usually increases and more electrical jobs become available. He says he’s sought lowpaid work at stores like Lowe’s or Home Depot. But he acknowledges that at his age, the prospect of a minimum-wage job is depressing. “I have two choices,” Osnowitz says. “I can take a job at McDonald’s or something and give up everything I’ve studied and everything I’ve worked for and all the experience that I have. Or I can go to retirement.” Unemployment benefits were extended as a federal emergency move during the 2008 financial crisis at a time of rising unemployment. The benefits have gone to millions who had exhausted their regular state unemployment

Jean Mae Marecki, of Boyne City, died Friday night, Jan. 10, 2014, at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m., at St. Matthew Church in Boyne City. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the church with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Stackus Funeral Home of Boyne City is serving the family and a full obituary will follow.

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Heather Ann Walker, 58 Heather Ann Walker, of Petoskey, passed away Jan. 6, 2014, at the Boulder Park Convalescent Center in Charlevoix following a brief illness. She was 58 years old. Heather was born March 28, 1955, in Melrose, Mass., the daughter of Marilyn and George Walker. She was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by a daughter, Mallory Gorenzel, of Woodland, Calif.; her father, George Walker, of Urbana, Ill.; sister, Belle, of Walloon Lake; and brother, Paul, of Milwaukee, Wis. Heather graduated from Kewanee, Ill., high school in 1973 and received a BFA degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1977.

Following college, she operated a sculpture studio in San Rafel, Calif., and was general manager of the Himovitz-Salomon Gallery in Sacramento, Calif., for many years. She most recently was an activities leader at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. Her outside activities included attending garage sales, collecting “collectibles” and antiques, and herb gardening. Services will take place later this year and will be announced by Stone Funeral Home, Petoskey. Friends and family are welcome to share memories or offer condolences online at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.

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checks, typically after six months. Last month, the extended-benefits program was allowed to expire, a casualty of deficitminded lawmakers who argue that the gover nment can’t afford to fund it indefinitely and that unemployment benefits do little to put people back to work. The duration of the federal benefits has varied from state to state up to 47 weeks. As a result, the long-term unemployed in Rhode Island, for example, could receive a total of 73 weeks — 26 weeks of regular benefits, plus 47 weeks from the now-expired federal program. Outside Cincinnati, Tammy Blevins, 57, fears that welfare is her next step. She was let go as a machine operator at a printing plant in May. Her unemployment check and a small inheritance from her father helped cover her $1,000-a-month mortgage and $650 health insurance premium. Now, with her benefits cut off and few openings in man-

ufacturing, she dreads what could be next. “I’m going to have to try the welfare thing, I guess,” B lev i ns s ay s. “I do n’ t know. I’m lost.” Others plan to switch careers. After being laid off last summer as a high school history teacher, Jada Urquhart enrolled at Ohio State University to become a social worker. Urquhart, 58, has already borrowed against her house, canceled cable-TV and turned down the ther mostat despite the winter chill. Without an unemployment check, she plans to max out her credit cards and take on student loans to complete her degree by 2015. “I’ll be 60 when I graduate,” she says. “If I do oneon-one or family counseling, I can work forever.” Urquhart finds herself in sympathy with members of Cong ress who want to limit government spending. At least in theory she does. “It’s just hard when you’ re the one getting shrunk,” she says.

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DETROIT — It’s a 21st century paradox: Detroit enters 2014 in bankruptcy, the largest public case in U.S. history and facing $18 billion or more in debt. Yet the Motor City’s resurgent auto industry is strong enough to host a show that by one estimate will generate nearly $400 million for the area’s economy. The industrial city is looking to climb out from under decades of financial decline as its longtime industry revs ahead four years after two of its major players, General Motors and Chrysler, emerged from bankruptcies of their own. The comeback can be measured in the North American International Auto Show’s economic impact, which is projected to increase 8 percent over last year’s event, says David Sowerby, a portfolio manager and chief market analyst for Loomis Sayles & Co., who authored a study of the show’s effect on the regional economy. Sowerby says several factors favor increased spending tied to this show. “Economic activity is strong, the industry itself is stronger, there’s a modest increase in new models and if you talk to hotel or lodging industry, the number of conferences is growing as is business activity and travel.” To be sure, business at area hotels for the show is strong: Downtown hotels reported Friday that occupancy is at 85 percent during the press days Monday and Tuesday and about 70 percent from Jan. 18 through Jan 26, when the show is open to the public. Local restaurants and bars should be packed with an estimated 5,000 journalists and 800,000 visitors expected at the show. Overall, the show provides a pick-me-up for the area, illustrated by amped-up coverage from local television stations and highway billboards

welcoming visitors and industry types. All three Detroit automakers have made billions in the recovery following the Great Recession. Ford expects to post an $8.5 billion profit before taxes for 2013, while GM made $4.8 billion pretax through the first nine months. Chrysler, the smallest and leastprofitable of the three, made $1.4 billion pretax through September. All have rolled out strong new cars and trucks to catch the rise in auto sales from a low of 10.4 million in 2009 to 15.6 million last year. The automakers’ show displays and parties were more Spartan affairs in the dark days of 2010. This year, exhibits in particular are as lavish as ever, with two-story buildings inside the Cobo Center. Sowerby, who crunches the numbers for the show organizer, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, estimates the event’s economic impact at as much as $390 million to the Detroit area, which also includes some thriving suburbs and its Canadian neighbor across the river, Windsor, Ontario. By comparison, a study performed by an outside research firm for the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2006 put the impact of that year’s Super Bowl XL at about $275 million, including pass-along, or spinoff spending by the merchants and others. Sowerby says it’s clear why the auto show, which this year will have more than 500 vehicles on display and more than 50 new model introductions, has a greater economic impact. The Super Bowl represents about a week of events and “overhyped parties” leading up to and including the game itself, whereas the auto show represents several weeks that includes construction of exhibits, press previews, the eight-day public show itself and the teardown.

An only child counts blessings at 70 years old Dear Annie: Growing up, I thought if I had siblings, I would have learned how to get along with others my own age. But now that I have reached the ripe old age of 70, I am grateful to have been an only child. Here’s why: There was enough money to send me to college. I have read countless letters in your column complaining about siblings and have listened to the complaints of my friends about theirs. I knew it was totally on me to make decisions about my parents’ health as they became unable to do so, with no arguments from siblings. So for your readers out there who are thinking of stopping after one child, I say good idea. — Only Child in Massachusetts Dear Child: We are glad you have embraced your status. But for every person who is happy to be an only child, you will find others who could not imagine their lives without their loving siblings. Granted, people complain about their relatives, and when it comes to advice columns, you are more likely to read about problems. We know that

siblings can drive you crazy — so can spouses and parents. But a good relationship with a brother or sister can be a source of comfort throughout life.

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Dear Annie: I have been in a committed relationship for a year. Admittedly, my girlfriend and I (we are lesbians) rushed into things. We moved in together quickly when she broke up with her girlfriend of five years. After the first month, “Dennie” cheated on me with her ex. I wrote it off, but a few months later, she cheated again. I have generalized anxiety disorder and started to associate going to work with Dennie’s cheating, which made my work life miserable. Shortly after all of this happened, I emotionally cheated with an ex of my own. I admitted this to Dennie. She was angry and sad, but I said she should give me a second chance because I’d already given her two. I deleted my ex’s phone

number and blocked her in all forms of communication. I recently found out that Dennie visited her ex when she was briefly in the hospital. It wasn’t cheating, but we had agreed that one of the conditions of continuing our relationship is that all contact with the exes must be stopped. One month later, Dennie cheated on me again with this same girl — in our home. It’s hard for me to look at Dennie the same way. My head keeps telling me to let her go, but my heart isn’t ready. I’ve asked Dennie to go with me for counseling, but she says she wants us to work it out on our own. She says she isn’t the only one at fault. We’ve both made mistakes, but the difference is that I’ve learned from mine. I can’t continue unless we both can be faithful. What should I do? — Cheated On Again Dear Cheated On: Dennie is not yet over her ex, and you seem well aware of it. You were her rebound. You desperately want Dennie to be someone she is not, and it isn’t working out. Unless you want your heart broken over and over,

please let her go. Even if she doesn’t return to her ex, her next relationship might not be with you. If you can accept this outcome, you can move forward. Dear Annie: “A Loving and Lonely Grandma” said her teenage granddaughter avoids her because of her raspy voice. At least one of the parents is complicit in the girl’s behavior. I can understand her being embarrassed. Teenagers can be embarrassed by your breathing. But sometime in the distant past, her parents should have stopped the behavior, saying, “How would you feel if someone treated you like that because you had a different voice?” It’s a teaching moment. — S.B.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 Third St., Hermosa Beach, Calif. 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Ted Kooser U.S. Poet Laureate

My parents didn’t live long enough to be confronted with the notion of paying for a bottle of water. They’d be horrified. Pay for water? Who ever heard of such a thing? Well ... here’s a good poem by Kim Dower, who lives in Los Angeles, about what we go through to quench our thirst today. Bottled Water I go to the corner liquor store for a bottle of water, middle of a hectic day, must get out of the office, stop making decisions, quit obsessing does my blue skirt clash with my hot pink flats; should I get my mother a caregiver or just put her in a home, and I pull open the glass refrigerator door, am confronted by brands—Arrowhead, Glitter Geyser, Deer Park, spring, summer, winter water, and clearly the bosses of bottled water: Real Water and Smart Water—how different will they taste? If I drink Smart Water will I raise my IQ but be less authentic? If I choose Real Water will I no longer deny the truth, but will I attract confused, needy people who’ll take advantage of my realness by dumping their problems on me, and will I be too stupid to help them sort through their murky dilemmas? I take no chances, buy them both, sparkling smart, purified real, drain both bottles, look around to see is anyone watching? I’m now brilliantly hydrated. Poem copyright 2012 by Kim Dower, whose most recent book of poems is “Slice of Moon,” Red Hen Press, 2013. Poem reprinted from Barrow Street, Winter 2012/13, by permission of Dower and the publisher.

This weekly American Life in Poetry column is supported by The Poetry Foundation, The Library of Congress and the Department of English at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. The sole mission of this project is to promote poetry. This column does not accept unsolicited poetry. American Life in Poetry appears each Tuesday. The introduction’s author, Ted Kooser, served as United States Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004-2006. We do not accept unsolicited manuscripts.

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Carina (left) and Halie Hume inspect a fairy door before beginning the creation of their own door as part of Crooked Tree Arts Center’s upcoming Just Us class for adults and children.

Do you believe in fairies? Arts center offers class for Just Us

Crooked Tree Arts Center is offering a Just Us class for adults and children to “Fashion a Fanciful Fairy Door.”

Each couple will work together to create a magical fairy-sized door, using wood, clay and natural items to design their enchanted entrance. Participants will be able to embellish their doorways with fanciful items such as bells, fairy dust, charms and an assortment of fairy-friendly items. Local art teacher Sara Tisdel and Crooked Tree Arts Center staff member

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Fundraising comedy hypnosis show coming to Boyne City Saturday BOYNE CITY — The Boyne City High School yearbook and visual imaging classes will host a comedy hypnosis show by hypnotist Keith Kocher from 7-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the school’s Performing Arts Center. According to event publicity, Kocher performs a humourous show during which he asks 20-30 volunteers from the audience to be hypnotized. Through the hypnosis, volunteers may think they are meeting a movie star, taking a trip to a far off land, and seeing things that only exist in their imaginations. The show is described as appropriate for all ages.

Money raised from the show will be used to offer free yearbooks to students who cannot otherwise afford them and to purchase equipment such as cameras, scanners, and software for use by both programs. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Local Flavor Bookstore, Boyne City High School, and at the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. Advance ticket prices are $6 for students, $8 adults. Tickets will also be available at the door for $10 each. Concessions will be available and orders will be taken for videos of the performance both before and after the show.

Kiwanis travel program focuses on Korea tal, is the second largest city in the world. In the south, the bustling port town of Busan is booming. On the northwest is Incheon where General McArthur landed. Hatton has been involved in the motion picture industry both as an actor and one of the leading Travel Film producers. His films have won several awards, including two Canadian Emmys. Hatton has explored most of Asia and filmed countries where visitor’s permits are almost impossible to obtain, as seen in his films on Iran and Burma. His work has been aired on The Travel and Discovery channels, PBS, along

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The Kiwanis Club of Petoskey presents “Faces of Korea” with travelogue filmmaker and speaker Buddy Hatton at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Petoskey High School auditorium. Tickets for the Travel and Adventure Series program are $8 at the door. Following its incredible development over the last 50 years, Korea is now a modern, vibrant nation that still maintains its traditional culture. Often referred to as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” Korea is located at a major crossroad of northeast Asia. Consequently, this country has become a source of endless possibilities. Seoul, the capi-

Marty Samson will guide adults and children through the construction. The class will meet from 1-3 p.m. on two Saturdays, Jan. 18 and 25, at the arts center. Cost is $50 for arts center members/$85 for nonmembers. To register for “Fashion a Fanciful Fairy Door,” visit www.crookedtree.org or call (231) 347-4337.

with television appearances for major corporations. When not traveling, Hatton is a tour escort for AsiaVoyages.com in Berkeley, Calif., and makes his home in the California Napa Valley. The Kiwanis Club of Petoskey has served the greater Petoskey area since 1922. Fundraisers such as the club’s Travel and Adventure Series are used to support community service projects, nonprofit organizations and families. Season flex passes for the travelogue season are still available for a choice of three shows for $18. For more information, leave a message at (231) 224-6404.

Petoskey High School seniors Bri Wilson (left) and Gunnar Lundteigen are named 2014 Petoskey High School snowcoming queen and king, respectively, during halftime of the Petoskey boys’ basketball game against West Branch Ogemaw Heights Friday at the Petoskey High School gym. The Northmen boys’ defeated Ogemaw Heights, 62-48, while in the opening game of the doubleheader the Petoskey girls’ fell to Ogemaw Heights, 34-29. Saturday’s snowcoming dance was canceled because of the weather.

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‘The Butler’ showing at the Carnegie The Petoskey Film Theater will be showing “The Butler” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday, Jan. 15 and 17, at the Petoskey District Library, Carnegie building. “The Butler” tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The

film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man’s life and family. For more information on upcoming films, call the Petoskey Film Theater at (231) 758-3108.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 •

Let’s go back

An ode to poetry

We do not accept historical photos for publication, but we do want to know if you have any information about these photos from our archives. Contact Jeremy McBain at jmcbain@petoskeynews.com.

Forgive Forgiven Unwanted baggage carried everywhere worn weary companions of chained quarry slaves weigh heavily on the spirit. Freedom found in forgiveness, difficult decision embracing confused youth who lost his way echo forgive and forgiven. Playing a well worn video time repeats again and again Years wasted, fear and shame, finally let the burden drop to forgive is to be forgiven. Mirror image holding hands, prayful words ransom worlds freed spirits sing salvation, seasons pass, soft spring rain embraces cloudless serenity with forgiven hearts and loving care so the child might live again. Going Home Mighty in their efforts, breathing their harsh songs mountains and deserts sit in solitary splendor; romantic trails shaped by shadows and shade. Like all living things; quietly, quaintly In a small Georgia town time forgot oil stained dirty concrete, pay inside sign said. Over the sagging fence, painted with sunshine and age, tables of shirts once lived, stacked, folded again by the young girl on an ice cream social chair that in sweeter times graced a proper parlor. and in the dusty store festooned with merchandise hanging from every conceivable cornice, much like an overloaded Christmas tree. Round wrinkled faced smiling lady cashier carried her years like the cat on the counter snoozing away what’s left of its feline time. We talked, I liked her with her sun washed ways. She gave me the keys to the outside john. crumpled hand drying paper on the floor, amber colored pee in the stained toilet. My wife refused to get out of the car, said the lady’s room was undoubtedly dirty. I love donuts and coffee when traveling crispy short cake with crusts of crunchy icing, savored between gulps of steaming coffee. Broke off a morsel of this tempting offering and she did eat of it, much like Eve so long ago. And like Adam, barred forever from his garden, I too can never go home.

This photo is simply labeled “Cheboygan.”

Snow queen beauties Eleanor Buell is written on the back of this photo.

Written on this photo: “Billie Trimble Petoskey Queen - from Wm. F. Schaller Winter Carnival Folder.”

This one says, “Queen Janna May Loeks”

Hunger Hopeless eyes line the road like begging bowels, seeking searching, looking for life driven by primitive need empty swollen bellies wayward spindly waif ’s death collects by the score. Wring hands, say prayers what could be, should be when affluence toasts the day decorator homes, cocktails fine wine, dinner and tips CEO’s corporate package outweighs hunger.

The following page is reprinted from “Petoskey Remembered, Million Dollar Memories, Vol. II” Books available for sale at the Petoskey News-Review office and select area bookstores.

Earth’s broken heart too many, love, prayer, need make a donation, dollar will do, feed my children weep together, hand in hand more than earth can bear. Morning Light Over the Sea Fresh morning wakens overflows with soft light distant aurora, splashing waves soft azure, wisps of floating white. Part and see the pale horizon blending images to far and near an eternal expanse that time begat the light giver shifts her gaze Illuminating with a golden haze soft breezes envelop views half lit scenery, streaming sights. My heart and soul do take this blend and to my spirit doth attend.

— All poems by Jim Gibbons

Let them eat pie RIGHT: You could also buy Hershey bars (case at lower right) in The Pie Shop and Cafe, located at the southwest corner of Mitchell and Petoskey streets in downtown Petoskey. Members of the Magee family in this October 1917 photograph are (from left) Eva, Clarice and Royal W. Magee. Royal’s son and daughter-in-law, Walter L. and Bertha Magee, owned the shop, which operated in Petoskey from 1912 to 1942.

The staff of The Pie Shop and Cafe gather in 1912. Among the staff were owners (back row, from left) Walter and Bertha Magee.

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Analysis

Obama’s grand plan for Mideast shrinks Matthew Lee AP Diplomatic Writer

WASHINGTON — Five years after pledging to remake the U.S. relationship with the broader Middle East and improve America’s image in the Muslim world, the Obama administration’s regional strategy appears to have come unhinged. President Barack Obama has been confronted by fast-moving and ominous developments from Afghanistan to Tunisia, amid a bitter public power struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and has adjusted his first term’s grand plan to restore Washington’s standing and influence. Now, it’s a smaller vision that seems to rely on ad hoc responses aimed at merely keeping the United States relevant in an increasingly volatile and hostile atmosphere. His administration has been forced to deal with three years of civil war in Syria. A Western-backed opposition is struggling to topple an autocratic government and repel Islamic fighters who also are destabilizing neighboring Lebanon and Iraq, where al-Qaida has resurged less than three years after Obama withdrew U.S. forces. The U.S. is struggling to identify a coherent position in Egypt after the military ouster of the country’s first democratically elected president. The administration tried its best to avoid calling the power transfer a coup. It is losing patience with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who is refusing to sign a security agreement with the U.S. The pact would allow the U.S. to leave some troops in the country to help train and assist Karzai’s army in keeping the Taliban at bay after America’s longest conflict ends Dec. 31. Secretary of State John Kerry is trying to forge an IsraeliPalestinian peace deal against resistance from both sides, in a quest dismissed by some as quixotic. Yet apart from Kerry’s efforts, Obama’s national security team seems to have settled on a largely hands-off, do-no-harm approach to developments in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya and Egypt. This has attracted criticism and concern, not least from traditional U.S. allies such as the Saudis, who like the Israelis and many members of Congress are wary, if not outright opposed to the administration’s engagement with Iran over its nuclear program. Administration officials, of course, are quick to deny sugges-

“But I’ll be honest with you, as Syria falls into chaos with 130,000 dead, and the king of Jordan and Lebanon deal with the effects of a raging war in Syria, as Iraq begins to fall apart, as the Iranians enrich, we have to put this in the context of the world at large.” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. tions of indecision, weakness or, worse, political expedience. They say the president is adopting carefully crafted, pragmatic and diplomatic initiatives for each hot spot — initiatives designed to reduce what current officials believe was President George W. Bush’s reliance on military might and pressure tactics. While the crises engulfing the Middle East cannot be blamed on Obama, there are growing fears that the U.S.’s Mideast policy has become rudderless and reactive, and may be contributing to worsening conditions and a rise of Islamic extremism, notably in Syria and Iraq. The administration has been accused of neglecting those countries while focusing on an elusive Israeli-Palestinian agreement. “The deterioration in this region is just astounding,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told reporters at a news conference in Jerusalem just three days into the New Year as Kerry was making his 10th peacemaking trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories. “Israel is surrounded by regimes falling apart on all sides. The Iranians are marching toward a nuclear capability. Syria is becoming a cancer infecting the whole region. And I yearn for peace. But more than anything else, I yearn for leadership — leadership for my country to be accounted for at a time when the world needs American leadership.” An Israeli-Palestinian peace deal is “an important goal and aspiration and would be great for the world,” he said, criticizing the administration in the same city where Kerry was on his 10th peacemaking trip. “But I’ll be honest with you, as Syria falls into chaos with 130,000 dead, and the king of Jordan and Lebanon deal with the effects of a raging war in Syria, as Iraq begins to fall apart, as the Iranians enrich, we have to put this in the context of the world at large,” Graham said. Criticism from Republicans such as Graham and Arizona Sen. John McCain, who echoed his colleague’s sentiments at the Jerusalem news conference, is to be expected. But

it is coming from other quarters as well. Senior members of the Saudi royal family have disparaged the United States on Syria and voiced their skepticism of the rapprochement with Iran. Saudi frustration has become so intense that the kingdom took the unprecedented step of turning down a seat on the U.N. Security Council to protest inaction on Syria, and last week announced a $3 billion gift to the Lebanese army to help it battle extremists. While publicly welcoming Kerry’s peace efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has campaigned against his diplomacy with Iran and tried to scuttle it. Some, including current and former U.S. officials, worry that even the perception of disengagement is problematic and counterproductive. Their litany of complaints stretches from North Africa to Central Asia, and includes: —a failure to carry through on threats to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government for its use of chemical weapons. —not taking a tougher stand on the ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. —not insisting on keeping a residual force in Iraq or offering greater support to the Iraqi government earlier. —an inability to seal the deal to keep some troops in Afghanistan after 2014. —seeking out a partnership with Iran while de-emphasizing engagement with nascent democracies in Tunisia and Libya. The administration has adopted an “uncertain tone” in Iraq that has left a negative impression that is seen “so often in this region,” James F. Jeffrey, an ex-senior State Department official and ambassador to Baghdad, wrote in an essay this past week. The administration is “seemingly signaling to everyone that ‘Job One’ is not getting us in any sort of military engagement — not just some new Vietnam, but any new cruise missile raid, or small continuing military presence in Afghanistan, or perhaps a few dozen uniformed U.S. (counterterrorism) experts to

advise Iraqis on how to take down al-Qaida in Fallujah,” Jeffrey said. “The result has been an extraordinary collapse of our credibility in the region, despite many commendable administration actions.” Jeffrey makes the case that the administration seems to be trying to insulate itself from criticism and in doing so is actually sending the wrong message. “What goes missing with such a focus is empathy for the impact our words have on foreigners — our allies, partners, and foes around the world,” he wrote. “They are also an audience, and the former two keep ‘voting with their feet,’ from turning down Security Council Seats to any given Tel Aviv news conference. Until this all changes, chaos will continue to threaten us, in the Middle East and elsewhere.” The administration adamantly rejects such complaints. “The policy of the administration is that diplomacy should be the first option,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Friday. She noted that Obama and Kerry have restarted the Middle East peace talks, opened direct talks with Iran and moved to rid Syria of chemical weapons without military strikes. Just this weekend, she pointed out, Kerry will be meeting with Syrian opposition supporters and Arab League officials in Paris to discuss Syria and the peace process. “To argue that we are not actively engaged in diplomatic efforts around the world is completely inaccurate and is baseless,” Psaki said. “The issue with some of these (complaints) is it seems to equate engagement with military action, and engagement should not be measured by military action. Diplomacy is our first priority. ... It’s never in our interests to have troops in the middle of every single conflict in the Middle East or to be permanently involved in open-ended wars in the Middle East.” Observers such as Jeffrey suggest that reasoning is too narrow. The administration “conflates any military action with Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan as if it’s all a slippery slope — and it isn’t,” he said. “They haven’t sorted out the difference between total war and using military forces intelligently — from the air, from ships, using special forces, using aid, giving weapons, helping people with advice. That’s what we need to do. And there is no easy answer.”

things to know about Michigan Legislature in 2014

David Eggert Associated Press

LANSING — The Michigan Legislature formally kicked off 2014 with no heavy lifting in week one. But voting could occur as soon as this week, when lawmakers also gather to hear Gov. Rick Snyder’s annual State of the State pep talk. Five things to know about the session:

Budget, budget, budget

Tax-cut talk

Unfinished business

Elections

Lame duck session

Thanks in part to an improved auto industry, legislators will have nearly $1 billion more to work with than expected when approving the state budget. They’re eager to finalize the spending plan around Memorial Day for the fourth straight year, a point of pride for majority Republicans after past financial crises. Priorities include setting aside more money for early childhood education and for road upkeep without permanently raising gasoline taxes or vehicle registration fees. One atypical budget topic: choosing a new state standardized test to align with national education standards being adopted in Michigan.

Many in the GOP are talking up an electionyear tax cut, though Snyder, a Republican seeking re-election, is being cautious. Gradually reducing the 4.25 percent state income tax to 3.9 percent, the level in 2007, would compound to a significant annual loss in revenue within five years. Yet lawmakers are confident they can cut taxes responsibly. A one-time rebate could be an option, too. “The last thing I want to do is leave for my successors and their successors a problem like we walked into,” said Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant. The tax talk could help Democrats’ efforts to remind voters of the move by Snyder and Republicans to slash business taxes and offset most of the cut with higher taxes on retirees, homeowners, low-wage earners and taxpayers with children. Republicans oppose Democratic calls to reinstate an exemption for pension income and to fully restore a credit for the working poor.

When they adjourned in December, lawmakers had run out of time or hit roadblocks on various bills. With some, such as Snyder-backed legislation to expand a state district for failing schools, the House and Senate remain far apart. Others likely to see bipartisan, bicameral support early on include anti-human trafficking bills. A measure that would ease phone companies’ transition away from traditional land line service awaits passage after clearing the Senate easily last month. It’s unclear, though, how a funding problem caused by Senate Republicans’ three-month delay of Medicaid expansion will be resolved. One area getting attention is education. Legislation to rank schools with A-F grades, change how the scores are determined and hold back third-graders not proficient in reading were held up in the House before the break. Legislators also hope to put in place a statewide teacher performance evaluation system based in part on student test scores. All 148 members of the Legislature are up for re-election this year, can’t run again because of term limits or hope to move to the other chamber. Voters also will decide the fate of some laws passed in Lansing. A statewide vote is planned in August on replacing lost revenue from a planned phaseout of tax collections on industrial machinery and business equipment. If the vote fails, the business tax cuts approved a year ago will be halted. Talks continue over making changes to soften potential opposition to the proposal from local government officials. Michigan’s first wolf hunt in decades just ended. A November referendum is planned on a law designating wolves as a game species, and anti-wolf hunting groups and pro-hunting forces are working to bring more measures to voters or lawmakers. A ballot measure also is possible on a contentious Right to Lifeinitiated law, which takes effect in March, requiring residents or businesses that want health insurance coverage for abortions to buy an extra policy. There are no exceptions for rape and incest. Democrats’ push to raise the state’s minimum wage, unlikely to gain traction with Republicans, also could get a statewide vote. When in doubt, it’s easier for legislators to focus on campaigning and to put off less pressing or more politically charged bills until December’s lame-duck session. In 2012, Republicans made Michigan a right-to-work state. They could decide late this year is the time to repeal a law setting better wages for construction workers on public projects. Other major issues at year’s end could include a permanent road funding fix, rewriting a law that guarantees unlimited medical benefits for people seriously injured in car crashes and sending voters changes in term limits for future state officeholders.

Michigan bills seek to help parolees land jobs David N. Goodman Associated Press

DETROIT — New bipartisan legislation in Lansing is designed to help inmates find a job when they leave prison while easing the fears of businesses about the risks of hiring former convicts. The three bills would let Michigan certify felons’ skills and character to help them during the job application process. The “certificate of employability”

could go to parolees based on their criminal history, institutional behavioral record, and vocational and educational training. Two Republicans and a Democrat launched the initiative last week. Lawmakers said they hope to encourage the business community to give parolees a chance. Michigan has about 40,000 state prisoners and about 70,000 people on probation or parole. About a third of freed prisoners are back behind

bars within three years, according to the latest figures from the Michigan Department of Corrections. “The benefits of a collaboration of this type are endless,” Klint Kesto, RCommerce Township, said in a statement. “As a former assistant prosecutor, I saw offenders leave and come back into the system, headed for prison again because they couldn’t find a job and fell back into making a living the only way they knew how — the

criminal way. With the support of the business community, we are going to turn this around.” The legislation would let businesses use the certificate as evidence of due care in hiring and give them immunity in lawsuits alleging negligent hiring. Sponsors of the bills said they hope for a hearing within weeks. “A 78 percent unemployment rate for parolees is a major problem, and the solution is to break the

cycle,” said Rep. Harvey Santana, D-Detroit. “These men and women are getting out and then going right back in because they cannot find the one thing they need to succeed — a job. “ P rov i d i n g t a n g i bl e proof of the skills they learned in prison and the character they possess shows a potential employer they are not just a criminal record, they are someone with valuable skills who has proven their work ethic

and reliability and deserve to have a good job just like anyone else.” John Walsh, R-Livonia, said there is a “tremendous opportunity here to connect the business community with a talented, educated workforce.” “The business leaders I have talked with report nothing but positive outcomes from hiring ex-offenders, and they are encouraging other businesses to follow their lead,” Walsh said.

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flu from A1 who are seeking medical attention, in comparison to last year,” said Caron Withers, infection prevention and employee health coordinator for Charlevoix Area Hospital. However, Withers did note there may be unreported cases since many individuals remain untested because they do not seek medical attention unless their condition worsens. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue and some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. Most people who get influenza will recover in a few days to less than two weeks, but some people will develop complications (such as pneumonia) as a result of the flu, some of which can be life-threatening and result in death. Meyerson said that the majority of the flu activity within the state and Northern Michigan is the H1N1 influenza virus. The Michigan Department of community Health reports that more than 90 percent of positive influenza specimens at its lab are of the 2009 H1N1

strain. During the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, severe disease was also seen in young and middleage adults. Patients with underlying medical conditions or obesity have an increased risk for severe complications of the virus. State and local officials are urging those who have not yet been vaccinated for this year’s virus to do so. This year’s vaccination does include protection against H1N1. “It’s definitely not too late,” Meyerson said. Meyerson added that in addition to vaccination, the best ways to stop the spread of the flu include frequent hand washing, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze and to stay home if you are sick. Michigan residents can get vaccinated at their health care provider offices, local health departments or pharmacies. As long as flu viruses are circulating and causing illness, vaccination can provide protection against the flu. Even unvaccinated people who have already been sick with one flu virus can still benefit from vaccination since the flu vaccine protects against three or four different flu viruses that are expected to circulate each season. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/flu.

Associated Press

WA S H I N G T O N — Te l e phone companies are quietly balking at the idea of changing how they collect and store Americans’ phone records to help the National Security Agency’s surveillance programs. They’re worried about their exposure to lawsuits and the price tag if the U.S. government asks them to hold information about customers for longer than they already do. President Barack Obama is expected to announce Friday what changes he is willing to make to satisfy privacy, legal and civil liberties concerns over the NSA’s surveillance practices. One of the most important questions is whether the government will continue to collect millions of Americans’ phone records every day so that the government can identify anyone it believes might be communicating with known terrorists. The president’s hand-picked review committee has recommended ending the phone records program as it exists. It suggested shifting the storage of the phone records from the NSA to phone companies or an unspecified third party, and it recommended new legal requirements before the government could search anyone’s phone records. The phone companies don’t want the job. Executives and their lawyers have complained about the plan in confidential meetings with administration officials and key congressional intelligence and other committees, according to interviews by The Associated Press. Two phone executives familiar with the discussions said the cellular industry told the government that it prefers the NSA keep control over the surveillance program and would only accept changes if they

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Community volunteer and professional artist, Jessica Nolff, delivers instruction at Sheridan Elementary School in an enrichment art class that she provides at Sheridan each week. Students with the appropriate aptitude and skill level are referred to the program by the school’s art teacher. Shown are students (from left) Meghan Sexson, Sandra Naganashe, Kayla Marble and Dana Cole.

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were legally required. The executives spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the private discussions. But there have been public complaints, too. “Our members would oppose the imposition of data retention obligations that would require them to maintain customer data for longer than necessary,” said Jot Carpenter, vice president of government affairs for CTIA-The Wireless Association, the trade group for the cellular phone industry. Obama’s Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies was expected to discuss the dilemma over the phone records program Tuesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The committee will play an important role in any new legislation on the issue. Executives and industry lawyers said phone companies would reluctantly agree to become the stewards of the phone records only if current laws were changed relieving them of legal responsibilities and paying their costs. The industry is also wary of NSA insistence that the records would need to be standardized and probably held for longer periods than most firms now keep them. Liability is a key concern for phone companies, which could be sued if hackers or others were able to gain unauthorized access to the records. Under the Patriot Act, which governs the NSA’s phone collection program, the phone companies are free of legal responsibility for disclosing customer records to the government in counterterrorism investigations. Industry lawyers say similar protections could be broadened to cover phone companies holding customer data for the NSA, but it’s unclear whether Congress would pass them.

Ice from A1 which Puzzuoli called “lakers,” to pass through the ice. “We would have to break a track every time a laker would be going down the river. We almost had to escort it,” said Puzzuoli. The cutters would escort the barges from the locks up past Whitefish Point in Lake Superior and south, to De Tour in Lake Huron. But ice started forming earlier than January, thanks to a cold start to winter. “I know some areas of the lake were covered as early as November 25,” said George Leshkevich, physical scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. He works with models of ice forming on the Great Lakes, and this year, has been watching ice forming more quickly and thickly than the past few years. “We usually don’t see ice until mid-December, sometimes later,

depending on the year,” he said. Ice along the Great Lakes shorelines forms first, but the laboratory also counts water with ice mixed in. So far this winter, the total ice concentration across lake Michigan has peaked at 40 percent. But the recession of the arctic vortex has brought that concentration back to 20 percent. Currently, the Great Lakes Coastal Forecasting System shows about 100 percent ice coverage in the Straits of Mackinac. Graphs showing the percentage of ice coverage on Lake Michigan go back to the winter of 2008-2009. Then, the percentage peaked at about 59 percent. The year 2009-2010 peaked at about 25 percent, 2010-2011 saw about 30 percent ice coverage, the mild 2011-2012 saw less than 20 percent ice coverage and 20122013 saw a little more than 20 percent coverage on Lake Michigan. This year, Leshkevich expects

the Great Lakes to see more ice than in a typical year — about 5762 percent iced over compared to the normal ice cover, which is 55 percent. Ice on the St. Marys and the Straits of Mackinac currently varies in thickness between a few inches and a few feet thick, said Puzzuoli. While mild temperatures over the past few days have given the Coast Guard somewhat of a reprieve, just a few degrees can make a difference. When the temperature drops from 32 to 28 degrees, ice can begin forming quickly, said Puzzuoli. “Definitely, when you start getting into the 20s and teens, and overnight, into the negatives, we have ice formation real quickly,” said Puzzuoli. “Despite the not just thicker, but more ice this winter than we’ve seen in years past, the commercial traffic has been able to move without many delays.”

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WASHINGTON — The sales job is on for a bipartisan $1.1 t r i l l i o n s p e n d i n g b i l l t h at would pay for the operations of government through October and finally put to rest the bitter budget battles of last year. The massive measure contains a dozens of trade-offs between Democrats and Republicans as it fleshes out the details of the budget deal that Congress passed last month. That pact gave relatively mod-

est but much-sought relief to the Pentagon and domestic agencies after dee p budget cuts last year. The GOP-led House is slated to pass the 1,582-page bill Wednesday, though many tea party conservatives are sure to oppose it. Democrats pleased with new money to educate preschoolers and build high-priority highway projects are likely to make up the difference even as Republican social conservatives fret about losing familiar battles over abortion policy. The bill would avert spend-

ing cuts that threatened construction of new aircraft carriers and next-generation Joint Strike Fighters. It maintains rent subsidies for the poor, awards federal civilian and military workers a 1 percent raise and beefs up security at U.S. embassies across the globe. The Obama administration would be denied money to meet its full commitments to the International Monetary Fund but get much of the money it wanted to pay for implementation of the new health care law and the 2010 overhaul of financial regulations.

“This agreement shows the American people that we can compromise, and that we can gover n,” said Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwo m a n B ar b a ra Mi k u ls k i , D-Md. “It puts an end to shutdown, slowdown, slamdown politics.” The House vote is expected less than 48 hours after the measure became public, even though Republicans promised a 72-hour review period for legislation during their campaign to take over the House in 2010. On Tuesday, the House is

slated to approve a short-term funding bill to extend the Senate’s deadline to finish the overall spending bill until midnight Saturday. The current short-term spending bill expires at midnight Wednesday evening. The measure doesn’t contain in-your face victories for either side. The primary achievement was that there was an agreement in the first place after the collapse of the budget process last year, followed by a 16-day government shutdown and another brush with a disastrous default on U.S. obligations.

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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — An argument over texting in a Florida movie theater ended with a retired Tampa police captain fatally shooting a man sitting in front of him, authorities said. The former police captain, Curtis Reeves, 71, has been charged with second-degree murder. I t ’s n o t i m m e d i a t e l y clear whether he has retained an attorney. “Somebody throws popcor n. I’m not sure who threw the popcorn,” said Charles Cummings, who, as a birthday treat, was about to watch the movie “Lone Survivor” at The Grove 16 Theater on Monday. “And then bang, he was shot.” Pasco County Sheriff ’s officials said the shooting happened when Reeves asked 43-yearold Chad Oulson to stop texting at the theater in Wesley Chapel, a suburb about a half hour north of downtown Tampa. Reeves and his wife were sitting behind Oulson and his wife. Oulson told Reeves he was texting with his 3-year-old daughter, Cummings said. “It ended almost as quickly as it started,” said sherif f ’s spokesman Doug Tobin. The sheriff ’s office says an off-duty Sumter County deputy detained Reeves until police arrived. Cummings and his son Alex — who both had blood on their clothes as they walked out of the theater — told a group of reporters Monday afternoon the show was still in previews when the two couples started arguing. Cummings said the man in the back row — later identified as

Reeves — got up and left the auditorium, presumably to get a manager. But he came back after a few minutes, without a manager and appearing upset. Moments later, the argument between the two men resumed, and the man in the front row stood up. Officials said Oulson asked Reeves if he reported him to management for using his phone. Cummings said the men started raising their voices and popcorn was thrown. Authorities said Reeves took out a gun, and Oulson’s wife put her hand over her husband, and that’s when Reeves fired his weapon, striking Nichole Oulson in the hand and her husband in the chest. “I can’t believe people would bring a pistol, a gun, to a movie,” Cummings said. “I can’t believe they would argue and fight and shoot one another over popcor n. Over a cellphone.” Cummings, who said he was a combat Marine in Vietnam, said Oulson fell onto him and his son. “Blood started coming out of his mouth,” said Alex Cummings. “It was just a very bad scene.” C h a rl e s C u m m i n g s said his son went to call 911, while Cummings and another patron who claimed to a nurse began performing CPR on the victim. A man sitting next to the shooter grabbed the gun out of his hand, and the suspect did not attempt to get away, Cummings said. Oulson and his wife were taken by ambulance to a Tampa-area hospital, where the Chad Oulson died, Tobin said. His wife’s injuries were not considered life-threatening.

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DETROIT — National and local foundations have committed more than $330 million toward the pensions for Detroit’s public workers in an effort to stave off the sale of city owned-pieces as part of a historic bankruptcy, mediators said Monday. Other foundations were expected to soon announce their participation in a plan to help solve two of the bigger issues facing the insolvent city. Nearly 130 individuals also have contributed to a fund established with a Detroit-area community foundation, said the mediators, a group of attorneys and current and retired judges. Federal Judge Gerald Rosen, the chief mediator between the city and its creditors, has asked foundations and others to raise $500 million to protect pieces in the Detroit Institute of Arts while assisting pensioners who are expected to lose some benefits in the city’s restructuring. In separate statements sent Monday, both the mediators and the foundations said assisting retirees while also preserving art would help lead to a “balanced settlement.”

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NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez sued Major League Baseball and its players’ union Monday, seeking to overturn a seasonlong suspension imposed by an arbitrator who ruled there was “clear and convincing evidence” the New York Yankees star used three banned substances and twice tried to obstruct the sport’s drug investigation. As part of the complaint filed in federal court in Rodriguez Manhattan, Rodriguez’s lawyers made public Saturday’s 34-page decision by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz, who shortened a penalty originally set at 211 games last August by baseball Commissioner Bud Selig for violations of the sport’s drug agreement and labor contract. Horowitz, a 65-year-old making his second decision as baseball’s independent arbitrator, trimmed the discipline to 162 games, plus all postseason games in 2014.

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Senior forward Joe Keedy scored 11 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and had three assists for the Swarthmore (Pa.) College men’s basketball team during a 59-39 Centennial League loss to Franklin & Marshall (Pa.). Keedy, a Petoskey graduate, scored seven points, collected six rebounds and had one steal for the Garnet during a league loss to John Hopkins (Md.) University, 76-47, later in the week. Keedy leads the Gar net, g rabbing 6.4 rebounds in 12 games for a total of 77 rebounds for the season. Swarthmore is 5-8 overall, 2-4 in league. — S o p h o m o r e Keedy guard Christopher Hass scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and had two steals for the Bucknell University men’s basketball team during a Patriot League win over Lafayette (Pa.) College, 96-86. Hass, a Pellston g raduate, scored nine points, six rebounds and had two blocks while playing 31 minutes for the Bison during a 61-57 league win over Holy Cross. Hass has played in 15 games, 11 as a starter, averaging 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 25 minutes of play. Bucknell is 8-7 overall, 3-1 in league. — Freshman guard Zak Lewis scored two points, grabbed four rebounds, one assist and one steal while playing a season-high 16 minutes for the Madonna University men’s basketball team during a WHAC win, 77-56, over University of Michigan-Dearborn. Lewis, a 2012 Petoskey graduate, added five points and had one block during a league win over Aquinas, 62-53, earlier in the week. Madonna is 12-6 overall, 8-2 in league. — Junior guard Kerby Tamm scored 11 points, collected two rebounds and dished out one assist for the Central Michigan University women’s basketball team during a 109-83 MAC win over Akron. Tamm, a Petoskey graduate, scored six points, grabbed four rebounds and had two assists for the Tamm Chippewas during a league win over Buffalo, 82-68, later in the week. Tamm leads Central Michigan with a three-point percentage rate of .438, is second with 28 3-point shots made and is third in 3-point shots taken with 64. Central Michigan is 7-8 overall, 3-0 in league. — Freshman goaltender Breanna Merriam allowed five goals and stopped 34 shots including 17 in the third period in taking a 5-2 loss to Augsburg (Minn.) College during Finlandia University’s non-league women’s hockey game. Merriam, a 2013 Petoskey graduate, has played in six games including five as a starter allowing 24 goals, seven on the power play, while making 150 saves, a Lions’ team high. Finlandia is 0-12 overall. — Kelsey Ance, a 2013 Petoskey graduate, played three minutes recording one shot for the Lake Superior State University women’s basketball team during a GLIAC loss to Tiffin (Ohio) University, 54-44. Ance, a guard, has played in eight games recording 11 rebounds and one assist during her first season with the Lakers. See College on Page B2

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Max Putters of Petoskey displays some memorabilia of the 1958 Rose Bowl game between Michigan State and UCLA in which he traveled to via the Santa Fe Railway. Michigan State won the Rose

Bowl that year, 17-14, on a last-second field goal. Putters had forgotten about all his memorabilia until rediscovering it in his basement following Michigan State’s win over Stanford in the Rose Bowl this year.

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It had been 26 years since the last time the Michigan State football team earned the right to make the trip out to the Rose Bowl. A 24-20 win over Stanford for the Spartans, who finished the 2013 season ranked No. 3 in the final Associated Press Poll, capped a memorable and historic season. For Petoskey resident and MSU alumni Max Putters, memories of his own Rose Bowl experience came back around this year, as his connections date back a little farther than that of the 1988 Spartan team, some 58 years back into Spartan football history. Putters, a former Emmet County planning director, was a student when the Spartans visited the Rose Bowl for the second time

in school history in 1956, a game in which MSU won in dramatic fashion on a last second field goal, 17-14 over UCLA. After this year’s Rose Bowl, Putters did some digging in his basement for his old game memorabilia, as well as a few souvenirs picked up along his Santa Fe Railway journey. “After the game I went and found all my old archives in the basement,” Putters said. “I opened up the packet and couldn’t believe what I had. It was like a whole new find for me. I had forgotten that I had any of this stuff until the Rose Bowl.” The packet included a program, his game ticket, the Rose Parade program, match booklets from Las Vegas casinos and Pasadena hotels and a commemorative MSU coin given out by the railroad.

“After the game I went and found all my old archives in the basement. I opened up the packet and couldn’t believe what I had.” Max Putters Former Emmet County planning director and MSU alumni The train, which took off from East Lansing on Christmas day, made stops in Las Vegas, Albuquerque and Laramie, Wyo., as $1.80 profit on the slot machines See Putters on Page B3

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HARBOR SPRINGS — The Gaylord St. Mary girls’ basketball team saw something Monday they hadn’t all season. A stifling man-to-man full court press and a 10-point deficit. After struggling against Harbor Springs’ defensive pressure and energy early, the Snowbirds recovered behind an impressive 190 second quarter run en route to topping the Rams, 53-44, in a nonleague contest. Senior guard Kari Borowiak finished with a game-high 22 points and eight assists, while Bekah Myler added 11 points and seven rebounds and Giorgi Nowicki finished with six points — all of which came during the Snowbirds’ second quarter surge — as St. Mary rebounded from an early scare. With the win, the Snowbirds, ranked No. 5 in the Associated See Rams on Page B2

SAN DIEGO — Hall of Fame broadcaster Jerry Coleman was laid to rest after services that included an F-18 flyover in the missing-man formation and a 21gun salute. Coleman died Jan. 5 at 89. He spent more than four decades with the Padres as a broadcaster, and managed the team in 1980. He won four World Series titles as a player with the New York Yankees and interrupted his pro career to serve as a Marine Corps pilot in World War II and Korea, flying 120 missions combined in the two wars.

Jackie Robinson’s Rookie of the Year award goes for $401,968 NEW YORK — Jackie Robinson’s 1947 Rookie of the Year award for the season he broke baseball’s color barrier has sold for $401,968. Lelands auction house said that Robinson’s trophy he won with the Brooklyn Dodgers was sold to an anonymous buyer on Jan. 10. The award came with a letter from Robinson’s widow Rachel.

Arizona, Syracuse remain No. 1 and No. 2 in poll Arizona and Syracuse remain No. 1 and 2 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for a sixth straight week while six newcomers joined the Top 25. After 11 ranked teams lost at least one game, the changes started at No. 3, where Wisconsin moved up one spot to replace Ohio State, which lost two games and dropped to 11th. Michigan State was fourth followed by Wichita State, Villanova, Florida, Iowa State, Oklahoma State and San Diego State. No. 19 Cincinnati, No. 20 Creighton, No. 22 Pittsburgh, No. 24 Saint Louis, and Oklahoma and UCLA, which tied for 25th, all moved into the rankings this week. In the women’s poll, Connecticut remained No. 1 and Notre Dame, Duke, Stanford and Louisville followed the unbeaten Huskies, keeping the first five teams unchanged.

Ronaldo wins FIFA Ballon d’Or award for 2013

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Harbor Springs senior forward Stephanie Sylvain (left) looks to drive on Gaylord St. Mary sophomore Bekah Myler during Monday’s nonleague contest at the Harbor Springs High School gym. Sylvain had 12 points as the Rams fell to the Snowbirds, 53-44.

ZURICH — Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for 2013, ending Lionel Messi’s four-year run as the world’s best player. Ronaldo scored 69 goals for Real Madrid and Portugal last year, and his stunning hat trick against Sweden in a decisive World Cup playoff was perhaps the defining individual performance. He also won the award in 2008. “There are no words to describe this moment,” said Ronaldo, who was in tears after accepting the trophy with his young son, also named Cristiano, beside him on stage. He beat out Barcelona’s Messi and France winger Franck Ribery, who helped Champions League winner Bayern Munich to a sweep of major titles.

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Scores from games played Saturday in the Petoskey Youth Soccer Association Futsol League. High school boys: White 8, Blue 3; Orange 8, Green 6. Middle school co-ed: Blue 12, White 3; Orange 8, Green 3. High school girls: Blue 9, White 5; Orange 6, Green 3.

SKIING

NMSA results

HARBOR SPRINGS — Results from the Northern Michigan Ski Academy giant slalom race No. 1 at Boyne Highlands. Boys 6-under: 1-Caiden Phillips; 2-Owen Chappuies; 3-Griffin Boyer; 4-Chase Kruzel; 5-Wyatt Warner; 6-Carson Truman. Boys 7-8: 1-Cal Benjamin, 2-Charlie Thomas; 3-Nathaniel Schumaker; 4-Jack Robel; 5-Fred Wurster; 6-McLean Davis. Girls 6-under: 1-Norah Frasz; 2-Oninka Alonzi; 3-Elise Markham. Girls 7-8: 1-Claire Scholten; 2-Sydney Hoffman; 3-Kaija Lazda; 4-Reagan Walsh; 5-Isadora Boyer; 6-Sierra Kruzel. Boys 9-10: 1-Robbie Gillette; 2-Will Pizzuti; 3-Wyatt Mattson; 4-Kallan Williams; 5-Charlie Pizzuti; 6-Quintin Alonzi. Boys 11-12: 1-Andrew Truman; 2-Cole Hoffman; 3-Wolfgang Miller; 4-Joe Kowatch; 5-Dylan Kitchen; 6-Tripp Thomas. Boys 13-over: 1-Riley Norton; 2-Keon Taylor; 3-David Paquette; 4-Ryan Meisner. Girls 9-10: 1-Kate Klinger; 2-Isabella Balistrer; 3-Laur a P aw l i c k ; 4 - E l i z a b t h Markham; 5-Hailey Kitchen; 6-Madelyn Sandison. Girls 11-12: 1-Frannie Kelbel; 2-Megan Scholten; 3-Reagan Olli; 4-Mikala Gillette; 5-McKenzie Gillette; 6-McKenna Norton. Girls 13-14: 1-Marin Hoffman; 2-Zoe Shepherd; 3-Allison Kowatch; 4-Rachel Loomis.

BASKETBALL

Petoskey Men’s League

Noggin’ Room 66, Lavaason Lumber 62: Noggin’ Room, Kole Swiss, 39 points; Cam Muller, 11; Travis Lange, six. Lovasson, Drew Lovaason, 18; Steven Behan, 17. Sunglass Shoppe 66, Real Estate One 47: Sunglass Shoppe, Dave Elliott, 23 points; Grant Gould, 12; Nate Taylor, 12; John Blair, 10. Real Estate One, Scott Miller, 24; Matt Meyer, 10.

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Girls’ basketball

Rayders fall to Chiefs, 53-35 CHARLEVOIX — Fouls have a way of coming back to haunt teams. Such was the case for the Charlevoix girls’ basketball team on Monday, as foul trouble sank the Rayders into an early deficit and kept key contributors on the bench in a 53-35 non-conference loss to Cheboygan in the Charlevoix High School gym. “We were in foul trouble early,” Charlevoix coach Liz Shaw said. “And we never really got going tonight.” The Rayders trailed by one, 9-8 at the close of the first quarter. Trailing 16-14 midway through the second, fouls settled in late before half with Cheboygan in double-bonus. The Rayders would eventually trail 22-16 at the half and 39-28 to close the third quarter. Olivia Storm scored eight points while Alexis Tribfelner and Kourtney Putman each aded seven for the Rayders during a non league loss to the Chiefs on Monday. Also for Charlevoix, Tribfelner grabbed six rebounds and three assists, Putman had seven rebounds, Madeline Boss scored six points and grabbed eight rebounds and Gabby Gray had three steals and three assists. For Cheboygan, Macey Charboneau scored 14 points and Ashley Hempenstall scored 12 points. Charlevoix, 3-4 overall, 1-2 in the Lake Michigan Conference, will host East Jordan at 7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, in the Charlevoix High School gym.

East Jordan 50, Ellsworth 23

ELLSWORTH — Make that two in a row. The East Jordan girls’ basketball team completed their first win streak of the season on Monday, defeating Ellsworth 50-23 in a non-conference meeting in the Ellsworth High School gym. The Red Devils, 3-4 overall now, 1-2 in the Lake Michigan Conference, paired thier overtime conference victory from Friday with Monday’s win to get out of a four game skid.

Tuesday, Jan. 14 BOYS BASKETBALL Petoskey at Cadillac, 7:30 p.m. East Jordan at Charlevoix, 7:30 p.m. Cedarville at Harbor Springs, 7:30 p.m. Inland Lakes at Forest Area, 7 p.m. Pellston at Central Lake, 7:30 p.m. Alanson at Boyne Falls, 7:30 p.m. Harbor Light at Ellsworth, 7:30 p.m. Mackinaw City at Alba, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Petoskey at Cadillac,6 p.m. East Jordan at Charlevoix, 7:30 p.m. SKIING Petoskey at BNC Meet at Cabarfae, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 GIRLS BASKETBALL Inland Lakes at JoBurg, 7:30 p.m. Pellston at Bellaire, 7:30 p.m. Boyne Falls at Alanson, 7:30 p.m. Ellsworth at Harbor Light, 7:30 p.m. Mackinaw City at Alba, 7:30 p.m. Wolverine at Vanderbilt, 6 p.m. WRESTLING Gaylord, Ogemaw Heights at Petoksey, 6 p.m. Boyne City Tri-Meet, 5 p.m. HOCKEY TC West at Petoskey, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 BOYS BASKETBALL Boyne Falls at Harbor Light, 7:30 p.m. Ellsworth at Wolverine, 7:30 p.m. Mackinaw City at Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m. Alba at Alanson, 7:30 p.m. SKIING Boyne City, Harbor Springs at LMC meet, Schuss Mountain, 5 p.m.

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Charlevoix sophomore Kelsey Engstrom (left) makes a move to the basket to get past Cheboygan defender Autumn Hudak “The biggest difference I’d say is we started playing with a little more intensity,” East Jordan coach Steve Hines said. “We had some cold shooting as well, we struggled to put the ball in the basket and we came out of it a little on Friday and really came out of that last night. We had six 3-pointers in the game.” The Red Devils led just 7-4 after the first quarter and 1811 at the half, but exploded in the third quarter, scoring 21 points to the Lancers three to make it a 39-14 game at the end of three. Lindsey Schroeder led the Red Devils with 13 points on the night, while Tori Go-

during the first quarter of Monday’s game at the Charlevoix High School gym. The Chiefs defeated the Rayders, 53-35.

odrich had 11 points and Colette Tuck, eight points. For Ellsworth, 4-4, 4-2 in the Northern Lakes Conference, Katelyn Sowers led with 10 points. East Jordan will travel to Charlevoix for a Lake Michigan Conference meeting today, Tuesday, with tip set for 7:30 p.m. in the Charlevoix High School gym. Ellsworth will head to Harbor Light for a conference meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

game high 27 points, which included six-of-six from 3-point range to lead the Comets over the Eagles on Monday during a non league game. “We played well tonight,” Mackinaw City coach Austin Krieg said. “We had some kids step up tonight and really play well.” Mackinaw City jumped out to an early 12-point lead, 20-8, to end the first quarter. The Comets were in control at halftime, 32-21, and at the end of third quarter, 53-40. BOYS Also for Mackinaw City, Non-league Mackinaw City 72, Engadine 59 Jake Bell and Noah Morse MACKINAW CITY — Jonah Robbins scored a See Preps on Page B3

Friday, Jan. 17 BOYS BASKETBALL Petoskey at Alpena, 7:30 p.m. Charlevoix at Grayling, 7:30 p.m. Harbor Springs at Boyne City, 7:30 p.m. Kalkaska at East Jordan, 7 p.m. Pellston at Onaway, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Alpena at Petoskey, 7:30 p.m. Charlevoix at Grayling, 7:30 p.m. Harbor Springs at Boyne City, 5:30 p.m. Kalkaska at East Jordan, 5:30 p.m. Inland Lakes at Gaylord St. Mary, 7:30 p.m. Lake Leelanau St. Mary at Boyne Falls, 7:30 p.m. HOCKEY Petoskey at Cadillac, 7 p.m. SKIING Charlevoix-East Jordan at LMC meet, Schuss Mountain, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 BOWLING Petoskey at Cheboygan, 10 a.m. BOYS BASKETBALL Gladwin at Boyne City, 3:30 p.m. WRESTLING Petoskey Invitational, 9 a.m. Boyne City at Mancelona, 10 a.m. Charlevoix at Mio Invitational, 9:30 a.m. HOCKEY Nouvel Catholic Central at Petoskey, 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL Charlevoix at TC St. Francis, 7:30 p.m. Central Lake at Boyne Falls, 7:30 p.m. Wolverine at Burt Lake NMCA, 7:30 p.m. Harbor Light at Alba, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Gaylord at Petoskey, 7:30 p.m. Charlevoix at TC St. Francis, 7:30 p.m. East Jordan at Grayling, 7:30 p.m. Bellaire at Ellsworth, 7:30 p.m. Onaway at Wolverine, 7:30 p.m.

College from B1 Lake Superior State is 3-11 overall, 3-5 in league. — Jake Mullin, a 2012 Petoskey graduate, scored 13 points, grabbed four rebounds and had two assists for the Lawrence Tech men’s basketball team during a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference loss, 85-71, to Concordia University in Ann Arbor. Mullin, a guard, scored eight points and five rebounds for the Blue Devils during a WHAC loss to Aquinas College, 73-64, later in the week. — Jay Redman, a 2012 Boyne City graduate, scored 11 points for Lawrence Tech during the loss to Concordia, while adding eight points during the loss to Aquinas. — Erik Davenport, a 2013 Petoskey graduate, scored 10 points, collected four rebounds and had one block in the Blue Devil loss to the Cardinals. — Josh Puroll, a 2012 Boyne Falls graduate, scored two points and had three rebounds while playing 11 minutes for Lawrence Tech against Concordia. Lawrence Tech is 3-15 overall, 1-9 in league. — Junior guard Grant Tracy scored four points and dished out two assists for St. Lawrence (N.Y.) University during a Liberty League loss, 100-75, to Rensselaer Polytechnic (N.Y.) Institute. Tracy, a Petoskey graduate, has played in nine games averaging 8.4 minutes, scoring 1.7 points and one rebound per game this season for the Saints. St. Lawrence is 4-6 overall, 1-1 in league. — Collin Hewitt, a 2011 Harbor Light graduate, had one steal while playing eight minutes, 52 seconds for the Spring Arbor University men’s basketball team during a Crossroads League overtime win, 81-74, over Taylor (Ind.) University. Spring Arbor is 9-9 overall, 4-2 in league.

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Petoskey junior Shallon Grawey (right) drives to the basket during Monday’s non-league contest against Gaylord St. Mary at the Harbor Springs High School gym. The Snowbirds defeated the Rams, 53-44.

Rams from B1 Press Class D state poll, improve to 7-1 overall, while Harbor Springs falls to 1-8. “The one big hurdle for us was their full court pressure and it was the first time all year somebody has played us full court man,” Gaylord St. Mary coach Dan Smith said. “We just weren’t in sync and they had their top player off the ball so it was 3-on-2 against us and we just didn’t utilize our big girls who were back early on.” The Rams took a 15-7 lead after the opening eight minutes, creating numerous turnovers off that full court press which led to transition baskets. Senior forward Stephanie Sylvain connected on a 3-pointer and then sunk a putback to give the Rams their eight point advantage before sophomore Libby Sylvain added another putback to put Harbor in front, 17-7, early in the second.

The remainder of the quarter would be all St. Mary, however, as junior Jacquelyn Harbin ignited the team’s run with a pair of fast break lay ups to cut the deficit to six. Myler then added two inside baskets and Nowicki added an inside basket as the Snowbirds tied the game at 17-all before Borowiak gave the Snowbirds their first lead, 19-17, with a driving lay up with just over three minutes to play in the half. St. Mary closed the quarter and the surge with two more fast break lay ups from Borowiak and Nowicki to take a nine point lead into the break. “I thought our press was aggressive and we did a nice job of double teaming Borowiak in the first half,” Harbor Springs coach Jennifer Foley said.

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tennis

Nadal joins Federer in second round at Australian MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After a day of searingly-hot temperatures which raised complaints from players, top-seeded Rafael Nadal advanced to the second round of the Australian Open in relatively mild conditions. Nadal’s Australian opponent Bernard Tomic, bothered from the start by a left leg injury, retired from the match after losing the first set 6-4. Some in the capacity crowd of 15,000 at Rod Laver Arena booed lustily when Tomic indicated he could not continue. Roger Federer, Andy Murray and defending champion Victoria Azarenka advanced earlier Tuesday amid temperatures that topped 42 Celsius (108 Fahrenheit). Third-seeded Maria Sharapova joined them when she beat American Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-4 in the last match of the night. Mattek-Sands doublefaulted on break point in the ninth game of the second set, and Sharapova served out. Tomic called a medical timeout after three games, and twice more before he quit. “Unfortunately, it’s unlucky how it happened. I went for one ball and felt pain in my left leg,” Tomic said of the training injury. Nadal said he felt for his opponent. “I know how tough is this situation, I had the same a few years ago at this tournament,” Nadal said. “Since the beginning, I saw a little bit he had some problems on the leg.” Federer started his record 57th consecutive Grand Slam tournament with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Australian wild-card entry James Duckworth on a day when the heat forced at least one player to black out during his match. Azarenka played the opening match on the center court, and said it felt “like you’re dancing in a frying pan.” She had a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over No. 91-ranked Johanna Larsson of Sweden. Wi m bl e d o n ch a m p i o n Murray, on the comeback from minor back surgery in September, had a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 win over Go Soeda of Japan and No. 5 Juan Martin del Potro rallied for a 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over U.S. qualifier Rhyne Williams. Former No. 1-ranked Lleyton Hewitt lost in five sets to No. 24-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy only a week after beating Federer in the Brisbane International final. A hot, gusty breeze swirled across Melbourne Park all day, making conditions more challenging instead of cooler. The crowd for the day session was 35,571, almost 12,000 down on day one. Players draped bags of ice over their necks and shoulders and sat under covered seats in the changeovers. They retreated into the shade at the back of the courts between points. Canadian qualifier Frank Dancevic said he blacked out during a 7-6 (12), 6-4, 6-3 loss to No. 27 Benoit Paire of France. Dancevic had treatment in the second set but continued. “I think it’s definitely hazardous to be out there,” Dancevic said. “It’s dangerous.” Murray agreed the conditions bordered on being dangerous. “It’s easy to say that the conditions are safe ... but it only takes one bad thing to happen and it looks terrible for the sport when p e o p l e a re c o l l ap s i n g , ” Murray said. “Whether it’s safe or not I don’t know, but you’ve got to be very careful.” To u r n a m e n t r e f e r e e Wayne McKewen defended a decision not to invoke m e a s u re s wh i c h wo u l d have seen outdoor matches suspended and the roofs on two arenas closed.

College basketball

Preps from B2

Stauskas handling more at Michigan

each scored 10 points. For Engadine, For rest McArthur scored 19 points, Zachary Frazier added and Jacob Dishaw each added 18. Mackinaw City is 5-1 overall.

FRESHMEN

Boys: Petoskey 58, Ogemaw Heights 34

Jacob Oom had a teamhigh 11 points to lead Petoskey past West Branch Ogemaw Heights Friday. Also for Petoskey, Trevor Daniel had nine points, while Connor Smith added eight points and Peter Fila, seven points.

Noah Trister AP Sports Writer

WRESTLING

Rayders win tourney

ONAWAY — The Charlevoix High School varsity wrestling team captured the annual Dick Dunn Memorial Tournament on Saturday. The Rayders placed first in the 11-team tournament, while Manton was second, followed by Onaway, Boyne City, Fife Lake Forest Area, Kalkaska, Mio, Newberry, Munising, Mancelona and Lake City. Leading the way for the Rayders was senior Jake Novotny, who placed first in the 152 pound weight class and improved his season record to 27-2. Also for Charlevoix, junior Sam Hovie won the 160 pound weight class and improved to 28-1 on the year. Sophomore Mick Hinkle, who is now 21-9 on the season, placed second at 189 pounds, while freshman Camden Alden also was second at 112 pounds, improving to 25-3 on the year while freshman Tyler McCallum placed second at 119 pounds, improving to 12-13. Placing third were junior Lucas VonLau, 130; senior Austin Cesaro, 135; freshman Malcolm Williams, 145; and senior Andrew Mitchell, 285. Junior Lucas Blickley took second palce in the 135 pound exhibition bracket.

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Charlevoix senior guard Gabby Gray (right) brings the ball up court past Cheboygan

defender Bridget Blaskowski in the second quarter of Monday’s game in Charlevoix.

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Charlevoix’s Sam Hovie attempts to pin Fife Lake Forest Area’s Chris Schelske during their 160 pound match Saturday at the Dick

Dunn Memorial Tournament at the Onaway High School gym. Hovie went on to win the 160 pound weight class. Charlevoix’s Jake Novotny (top) works to turn Munising’s Bobby Miles during a 152-pound match Saturday at the Dick Dunn Memorial Tournament at the Onaway High School gym. Novotny went on to win his weight class and improve to 27-2 on the season.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Basketball: Petoskey wins

Seth Mann had 11 points and Jordan Bur added 10 points as the Petoskey Middle School eighth-grade boys’ basketball team defeated Cheboygan, 49-35, Monday. Also for Petoskey, Joel Wilson and Gavin Kerley had seven points.

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Rams from B2 “She’s the toughest match up we’ve had all year and she wore us down.” St. Mary also got things done on the defensive end. “The one critical change we made is we went from a man to a 2-3 zone and the zone really threw a hiccup in there for them (Harbor Springs),” Smith said. “They didn’t score for about eight or nine minutes and that was huge for us to turn the tide and get into a rhythm offensively ourselves. “We settled down after we made a bucket or two.” Harbor Springs cut the deficit to four, 26-22, early in the third quarter as Stephanie Sylvain connected on her second 3-pointer and Perry Bower converted a lay up, but the Snowbirds countered behind Borowiak, who scored 12 of her 22 points in the quarter including a pair of 3-pointers, her second which came via a step-back after weaving her way through traffic. The Snowbirds led 44-32 after the third before Borowiak gave St. Mary its biggest advantage of the game, 47-34, as she opened the fourth with a pull up jumper and a free throw.

Harbor Springs senior Layne Compton (left) is pressured by Gaylord St. Mary junior Jacquelyn Harbin during Monday’s nonleague contest at the Harbor Springs High School gym. STEVE FOLEY / NEWS-REVIEW

“Kari (Borowiak) is our unquestioned leader,” Smith said. “She had 22 points, but she also had eight assists and did a great job distributing the ball to Nowicki and Myler. Not only that, but all our role players did a great job contributing as well on the defensive end whether it came with a rebound or play. “We had kids’ step up and flat out make some plays,” Smith said. “I’m very proud of our kids effort. We hadn’t been down that early in a contest yet this year. We were down 15-7, so that really

showed the character of our team.” For Harbor Springs, Stephanie Sylvain finished with 12 points and six rebounds, while Shallon Grawey added 12 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Libby Sylvain added eight points and 10 rebounds, while Alexa Jensen-Philbrick had six points and four steals. Also for the Rams, Perry B owe r a d d e d s eve n re bounds, while Maddy Savard had four steals. “Credit goes to St. Mary for taking away our strengths in-

side and doing a nice job of stopping us in transition as well,” Foley said. “They (St. Mary) are a very nice team that I think will go pretty far in the tournament this year.” Harbor Springs won the JV game, 48-37. For the Rams, Mikayla Dickinson had a game-high 18 points, while Harmony Lang added eight points and Claire Fleming and Haley Rushing each added six points. For St. Mary, Alex Hunter had 10 points and Maggie Schultz added eight.

seven seconds remaining, from the 20 yard line, right in front of Putters. “It was a lot like the game this time,” Putters said. “It was like dead silence. Everyone was thinking ‘did he make it?’ they announced it was good and Spartans win, then our side erupted. We all went down onto the field and the first thing we did was take down the goal post, but I didn’t personally. I used to have a little toothpick size piece of the goalpost for years, but it’s since gone.” Watching the 2014 game at home with his wife, memories flowed back to Putters. He then recalled his packet of MSU football history.

“A lot of good memories,” he said. “I was pointing out where I was sitting. This whole season was just unbelievable. It’s better to be at the bottom of the barrel and finish at the top than at the top and finish at the bottom.” As for the future of the Rose Bowl memorabilia and Vegas match books, still full as if they just came off the line, a donation to the University just might be in store. “I would think that Michigan State history would have this stuff, but if not, I would turn it over to them,” he said. “There’s a lot of good stuff here.”

Putters from B1 in Vegas and a Native American Pow Wow in New Mexico highlighted the trip for Putters. “Here we were from cloudy and wintery Michigan, eager to get to sunny Southern California, with 400 students on the train. I think everyone was well behaved for the most part,” added Putters. “It was like $135 bucks for this trip, plus the meals which weren’t included. My sister bought the package for me, as a nice gift.” The trip may have been a gift for Putters, but getting tickets to the game came at a timely cost to himself, and friend who made the trip with Putters, Bill Brown-

ANN ARBOR — There was never much doubt that Nik Stauskas would be back at Michigan this season. His freshman campaign was impressive enough, but while four of his teammates faced big decisions on whether to turn pro, Stauskas still had a lot of improving to do. And now the Wolverines are reaping the benefits. “I just try to do what I do out there,” Stauskas said. “Just play basketball, and whatever I can do for this team to help us win, whether that’s just shooting 3s or that’s doing everything on the floor, I’ll do whatever it takes.” Michigan lost national WHO: Penn player State at of the Michigan year Trey Burke and WHEN: 8 Tim Hardp.m. today, away Jr. to Tuesday the NBA TV: BTN after last RADIO: season’s Final Four WMBN-AM run, and 1340 although Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III decided to return, McGary, a preseason All-America, is out indefinitely because of a back injury. The Wolverines have struggled at times in 2013-14, but they are still unbeaten in Big Ten play heading into Tuesday night’s game against Penn State. Stauskas is a big reason why. The 6-foot-6 guard is averaging a team-high 17.4 points per game, and he leads the Wolverines in assists. He is shooting 46 percent from 3-point range and has shown an ability to get to the basket that is resulting in more trips to the free throw line. In all, he’s been Michigan’s most consistent offensive player. “He’s driving the ball more than he has, and he’s got the ball more than he had last year,” coach John Beilein said. “If you looked at Tim and Trey last year, they had the ball a lot, and he was playing off of that. Now we’re playing off of him a great deal.” Stauskas was impressive from the start last season as a freshman, fitting in seamlessly in Michigan’s perimeter-oriented offense. The high point was probably his 22-point effort when the Wolverines routed Florida in an NCAA regional final. Stauskas made all six of his 3-point attempts that day. Stauskas is a well-rounded offensive player — to the point that the phrase “not just a shooter” is applied so often to him that it’s become a running joke among Michigan fans. His height and athleticism enable him to finish around the rim, and this season he’s been impacting games by drawing fouls. An 82 percent free throw shooter since arriving at Michigan, Stauskas has attempted 92 foul shots in 201314 after shooting only 87 all last season. His 51 assists are only one shy of his season total for 2012-13. “I’ve always been a guy who sees the floor pretty well and can distribute the ball,” Stauskas said. “With the positions Coach is putting me in, how I can be a little more aggressive getting to the basket, naturally I’m going to draw more double teams.” The next step may be for Stauskas to improve at the defensive end, but Michigan (11-4, 3-0) has needed his offense this season. Robinson has played well of late despite an ankle problem, but McGary’s absence puts more pressure on the rest of the lineup. “Everyone loves Mitch, in the locker room and on the court,” Stauskas said. “Coach just stressed leadership from everyone.”

field. “It was an all day event. It took eight hours,” said Putters. “I’d go for a couple hours then he’d come relieve me. We did that a couple times before they handed them out. I never thought that line would ever end.” The seats, though, were well worth it for Putters and Brownfield, who would eventually have prime location for what was to come later in the game, perched at the press box side, 20 yard line. A back and forth game throughout the night, much like the 2014 game, the Spartans win would come on a 41-yard field goal by State kicker Dave Kaiser with

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TV Schedule TUESDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Wisconsin at Indiana 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Oklahoma at Kansas State 7 p.m. ESPNU — Georgia at Florida 7 p.m. FS1 — St. John’s at DePaul 8 p.m. BTN — Penn State at Michigan 9 p.m. ESPN — Kentucky at Arkansas 9 p.m. FS1 — Butler at Creighton 9 p.m. ESPNU — Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech NHL 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Philadelphia at Buffalo TENNIS 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, second round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, second round, at Melbourne, Australia WEDNESDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Notre Dame at Maryland 7 p.m. BTN — Michigan State at Northwestern 7 p.m. ESPNU — South Florida at Southern Methodist 7 p.m. FSD — Clemson at Virginia Tech 9 p.m. BTN — Purdue at Illinois 9 p.m. ESPNU — Baylor at Texas Tech GOLF 4 a.m. GOLF — European PGA Tour, Abu Dhabi Championship, first round, at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates NBA 8 p.m. ESPN — Utah at San Antonio 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Denver at Golden State NHL 8 p.m. NBCSN — Washington at Pittsburgh TENNIS 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, second round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, second round, at Melbourne, Australia

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with OF Dayan Viciedo on a one-year contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Named Steve Connelly pitching coach for Vermont (NYP). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Named Gary Allenson manager and Randy St. Claire pitching coach for Buffalo (IL); Jeff Ware pitching coach for Vancouver (NWL); Willie Collazo pitching coach for GCL Blue Jays. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with RHP Lay Batista, RHP Yunesky Maya, LHP Atahualpa Severino, C Matt Kennelly, C Steven Lerud, INF Mat Gamel and INF Mark Hamilton on minor league contracts. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Named Carlos Subero manager, Sandy Guerrero hitting coordinator and Nate Dine strength and conditioning specialist for Huntsville (SL); Dave Chavarria pitching coach and Reggie Williams coach for Brevard County (FSL); Elvin Nina pitching coach and Chuckie Caufield and Kenny Dominguez coaches and Mike Hoffman strength and conditioning specialist for Wisconsin (MWL); Rolando Valles pitching coach and Jason Dubois coach, Luke Greene athletic trainer and Tim Gifford strength and conditioning coordinator for Helena (Pioneer); Al LeBoeuf coach of the Arizona League Brewers and Jeremy Reed minor league hitting coordinator. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with INF Ronny Cedeno on a minor league contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Tom Prince manager of Bradenton (FSL), Brian Esposito manager of Jamestown (NYP), Edgar Varela Bristol (Appalachian), Dave Turgeon assistant minor league field coordinator, Frank Kremblas special assistant to player development, Larry Sutton minor league hitting coordinator, Carlo Alvarez sport performance coordinator, Hector Morales assistant coordinator of mental conditioning. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Recalled F Shabazz Muhammad from Iowa (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Fired linebackers coach Chuck Driesbach. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed LB Frank Beltre, C Jarrod Shaw and CB Neiko Thorpe to reserve/future contracts. TENNESSEE TITANS — Named Ken Whisenhunt coach. Canadian Football League MONTREAL ALOUETTES — Signed S Daryl Townsend and DB Michael Carter to three-year contracts. HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Reassigned D Alexey Marchenko to Grand Rapids (AHL). ANAHEIM DUCKS_Assigned D Nolan Yonkman to Norfolk (AHL). OTTAWA SENATORS — Agreed to terms with general manager Bryan Murray on a two-year contract extension through 2016 and named him president of hockey operations. Promoted Pierre Dorion and Randy Lee to assistant general managers. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Reassigned G Cedrick Desjardins to Syracuse (AHL). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Recalled F Peter

Holland from Toronto (AHL). Sent F Jerry D’Amigo to Toronto (AHL). SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Acquired the rights to D Michael Parkhurst from New England for a 2014 SuperDraft first-round pick and allocation money. LA GALAXY — Signed F Rob Friend. TORONTO FC — Signed MF Michael Bradley. National Women’s Soccer League WASHINGTON SPIRIT — Acquired F Danesha Adams from Houston Dash for F Stephanie Ochs. COLLEGE ARIZONA — Announced RB Ka’Deem Carey will enter the NFL draft. ARIZONA STATE — Announced DE-LB Carl Bradford will enter the NFL draft. ETSU — Named Scott Carter senior associate athletic director/chief operating officer. IOWA STATE — Signed offensive coordinator Mark Mangino to a two-year contract. JACKSON STATE — Named Harold Jackson football coach. LOUISVILLE — Named Garrick McGee offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. LSU — RB Jeremy Hill announced he will enter the NFL draft. MARQUETTE — Announced men’s freshman basketball C Luke Fischer transferred from Indiana. MEMPHIS — Announced RB Brandon Hayes was been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. NOTRE DAME — Named Brian VanGorder defensive coordinator. SOUTHERN CAL — Announced the resignation of defensive line coach Bo Davis to take a similar position at Alabama. STANFORD — Announced G David Yankey will enter the NFL draft. VIRGINIA — Named Jerome Oliver defensive line coach.

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National Hockey League All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 45 29 14 2 60 129 98 Tampa Bay 46 27 15 4 58 134 112 Montreal 46 26 15 5 57 117 107 Detroit 46 20 16 10 50 118 127 Toronto 47 22 20 5 49 128 143 Ottawa 46 20 18 8 48 131 146 Florida 45 17 21 7 41 105 139 Buffalo 44 13 26 5 31 77 121 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 47 33 12 2 68 152 112 Washington 45 22 16 7 51 136 135 N.Y. Rangers 47 24 20 3 51 118 124 Philadelphia 46 23 19 4 50 121 129 Columbus 46 22 20 4 48 129 131 New Jersey 47 19 18 10 48 108 117 Carolina 46 19 18 9 47 111 130 N.Y. Islanders 47 18 22 7 43 130 152 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 48 30 8 10 70 175 132 St. Louis 44 31 8 5 67 161 99 Colorado 45 28 12 5 61 132 115 Minnesota 48 25 18 5 55 118 119 Dallas 45 20 18 7 47 127 139 Nashville 47 19 21 7 45 109 141 Winnipeg 48 20 23 5 45 133 146 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 48 35 8 5 75 161 119 San Jose 46 28 12 6 62 148 116 Los Angeles 47 28 14 5 61 120 96 Vancouver 47 24 14 9 57 123 115 Phoenix 45 21 15 9 51 134 141 Calgary 46 16 24 6 38 103 144 Edmonton 48 15 28 5 35 126 169 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday’s Games Buffalo 2, Washington 1, SO Toronto 3, New Jersey 2, SO N.Y. Islanders 4, Dallas 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 1 Chicago 5, Edmonton 3 Minnesota 4, Nashville 0 Anaheim 1, Detroit 0 Monday’s Games Calgary 2, Carolina 0 Columbus 3, Tampa Bay 2 Winnipeg 5, Phoenix 1 Los Angeles 1, Vancouver 0 Tuesday’s Games Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. San Jose at Washington, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Chicago, 8 p.m. Phoenix at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Calgary at Nashville, 8 p.m. Ottawa at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Buffalo at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.

Michigan prep boys basketball poll The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second,etc.: Class A Total Points 1. Detroit Pershing (3) (5-1) 73 2. Muskegon (2) (5-0) 69 3. Ypsilanti (5-1) 64 4. Saginaw Arthur Hill (5-1) 60 5. Detroit U-D Jesuit (5-1) 47 6. Holt (6-0) 43 7. Holland (6-0) 36 8. Detroit Cass Tech (4-1) 34 (tie) Taylor Truman (6-0) 34 10. Clarkston (4-1) 24 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Mount Pleasant (5-1) 17. Class B Total Points 1. Jackson Lumen Christi (2) (7-0) 72 2. G.R. South Christian (3) (6-0) 69 3. Wyoming Godwin Hts. (5-0) 54 4. Reed City (4-0) 52 5. Detroit Country Day (5-3) 41 6. Otsego (6-1) 35 7. Detroit Douglass (4-4) 33 (tie) Detroit Henry Ford (6-1) 33 9. Portland (6-1) 31 10. Millington (6-0) 26 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Milan (3-2) 23, Detroit Community (4-0) 21, Yale (7-0) 18, St. Clair (5-0) 15. Class C Total Points 1. Mount Clemens (2) (6-0) 70 2. Detroit Consortium (2) (4-1) 65 3. Boyne City (6-0) 50 4. Shelby (7-0) 47 5. Negaunee (6-1) 45 6. Detroit Loyola (6-1) 35 7. Detroit Allen (7-0) 34 8. Musk. Hts PS Academy (6-1) 33 (tie) Marlette (7-0) 33 10. Leroy Pine River (5-0) 27 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Flint Beecher (2-2) 26, Addison (5-0) 25, Pewamo-Westphalia (1) (4-1) 23, Laingsburg (3-2) 15. Class D Total Points 1. Powers North Central (6-0) 65 2. Southfield Christian (4) (6-1) 61 3. Bellaire (4-1) 58 4. A.P. Inter-City Baptist (4-1) 52 5. Cedarville (6-1) 38 6. Battle Creek St. Philip (7-0) 35 7. Lake Linden-Hubbell (1) (7-0) 32 8. Peck (5-0) 30 9. Middleton Fulton (5-1) 28 10. Baldwin (4-0) 27 (tie) Munising (6-0) 27 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Muskegon Catholic Central (5-1) 23, Crystal Falls Forest Park (5-0) 20, Frankfort-Elberta (4-1) 19, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (4-1) 18, Carney-Nadeau (6-1) 17, Adrian Lenawee Christian (7-2) 16.

Australian Open Tuesday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $29.72 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Men First Round Yen-hsun Lu, Taiwan, def. Jimmy Wang, Taiwan, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1. Michal Przysiezny, Poland, def. Horacio Zeballos, Argentina, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-5. Stephane Robert, France, def. Aljaz Bedene, Slovenia, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-0. Victor Hanescu, Romania, def. Peter Gojowczyk, Germany, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-3. Milos Raonic (11), Canada, def. Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 4-6, 6-2. Martin Klizan, Slovakia, def. John Isner (13), United States, 6-2, 7-6 (6), 0-0 (30-0), retired. Grigor Dimitrov (22), Bulgaria, def. Bradley Klahn, United States, 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, def. Lucas Pouille, France, 6-4, 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (10), France, def. Filippo Volandri, Italy, 7-5, 6-3, 6-3. Kei Nishikori (16), Japan, def. Marinko Matosevic, Australia, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2. Roger Federer (6), Switzerland, def. James Duckworth, Australia, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. Blaz Rola, Slovenia, def. Federico Delbonis, Argentina, 6-4, 6-2, 7-5. Teymuraz Gabashvili, Russia, def. Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2, 6-0. Blaz Kavcic, Slovenia, def. Radek Stepanek, Czech Republic, 6-7 (3), 4-6, 6-1, 2-0, retired. Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil, def. Julian Reister, Germany, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). Benoit Paire (27), France, def. Frank Dancevic, Canada, 7-6 (12), 6-3, 6-4. Michael Berrer, Germany, def. Michael Llodra, France, 6-4, 7-5, 6-1. Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain, def. Tim Smyczek, United States, 6-2, 6-1, 6-1. Fernando Verdasco (31), Spain, def. Zhang Ze, China, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. Andreas Seppi (24), Italy, def. Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 7-5. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, def. Benjamin Becker, Germany, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (2). Donald Young, United States, def. Robin Haase, Netherlands, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-2, 1-0, retired. Feliciano Lopez (26), Spain, def. Somdev Devvarman, India, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (2). Vincent Millot, France, def. Wayne Odesnik, United States, 7-5, 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-3. Andy Murray (4), Britain, def. Go Soeda, Japan, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Juan Martin del Potro (5), Argentina, def. Rhyne Williams, United States, 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australia, def. Igor Sijsling, Netherlands, 7-6 (4), 0-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2. Jack Sock, United States, def. Tobias Kamke, Germany, 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-2, 6-4. Gael Monfils (25), France, def. Ryan Harrison, United States, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Gilles Simon (18), France, def. Daniel Brands, Germany, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 16-14. Marin Cilic, Croatia, def. Marcel Granollers, Spain, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. Bernard Tomic, Australia, 6-4, retired. Women First Round Alize Cornet (25), France, def. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, 1-0, retired. Simona Halep (11), Romania, def. Katarzyna Piter, Poland, 6-0, 6-1. Caroline Wozniacki (10), Denmark, def. Lourdes Dominguez Lino, Spain, 6-0, 6-2. Carla Suarez Navarro (16), Spain, def. Vania King, United States, 6-3, 6-2. Victoria Azarenka (2), Belarus, def. Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 7-6 (2), 6-2. Christina McHale, United States, def. Chan Yung-jan, Taiwan, 7-6, 7-5, 6-4. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1. Galina Voskoboeva, Kazakhstan, def. Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5. Dominika Cibulkova (20), Slovakia, def. Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 6-3, 6-4. Camila Giorgi, Italy, def. Storm Sanders, Australia, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Jelena Jankovic (8), Serbia, def. Misaki Doi, Japan, 6-1, 6-2. Zarina Diyas, Kazakhstan, def. Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4. Stefanie Voegele, Switzerland, def. Kristina Mladenovic, France, 7-5, 7-5. Mandy Minella, Luxembourg, def. Carina Witthoeft, Germany, 6-1, 6-4 Varvara Lepchenko, United States, def. Lesia Tsurenko, Ukraine, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (29), Russia, def. Teliana Pereira, Brazil, 7-6 (7), 6-4. Kurumi Nara, Japan, def. Peng Shuai, China, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. Agnieszka Radwanska (5), Poland, def. Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, 6-0, 5-7, 6-2. Garbine Muguruza, Spain, def. Kaia Kanepi (24), Estonia, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2. Olga Govortsova, Belarus, def. Duan Ying-Ying, China, 6-0, 7-6 (6). Magdalena Rybarikova (32), Slovakia, def. Andrea Petkovic, Germany, 6-2, 6-3. Ayumi Morita, Japan, def. Nadiya Kichenok, Ukraine, 6-2, 7-6 (5). Anna Schmiedlova, Slovakia, def. Timea Babos, Hungary, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. Marina Erakovic, New Zealand, def. Sorana Cirstea (21), Romania, 6-4, 7-6 (6). Sloane Stephens (13), United States, def. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, 7-6 (1), 6-3. Ajla Tomljanovic, Croatia, def. Tadeja Majeric, Slovenia, 3-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Olivia Rogowska, Australia, def. Mariana Duque-Marino, Colombia, 6-3, 6-3. Karin Knapp, Italy, def. Paula Ormaechea, Argentina, 6-4, 6-2. Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, def. Svetlana Kuznetsova (19), Russia, 6-3, 6-3. Bojana Jovanovski (33), Serbia, def. Jana Cepelova, Slovakia, 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-3. Yvonne Meusburger, Austria, def. Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, 7-6 (3), 6-4.

NBA National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 19 17 .528 — New York 15 22 .405 4½ Brooklyn 15 22 .405 4½ Boston 13 26 .333 7½ Philadelphia 12 25 .324 7½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 27 10 .730 — Atlanta 20 18 .526 7½ Washington 17 19 .472 9½ Charlotte 15 23 .395 12½ Orlando 10 28 .263 17½ Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 29 7 .806 — Chicago 17 19 .472 12 Detroit 16 22 .421 14 Cleveland 13 24 .351 16½ Milwaukee 7 30 .189 22½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 30 8 .789 — Houston 25 14 .641 5½ Dallas 23 16 .590 7½ Memphis 17 19 .472 12 New Orleans 15 22 .405 14½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 28 9 .757 — Oklahoma City 28 9 .757 — Denver 19 18 .514 9 Minnesota 18 19 .486 10 Utah 13 26 .333 16 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 26 13 .667 — Golden State 25 14 .641 1 Phoenix 21 16 .568 4 L.A. Lakers 14 23 .378 11 Sacramento 13 22 .371 11

Sunday’s Games Sacramento 124, Cleveland 80 Wild-card Playoffs Memphis 108, Atlanta 101 Saturday, Jan. 4 San Antonio 104, Minnesota 86 Indianapolis 45, Kansas City 44 Monday’s Games New Orleans 26, Philadelphia 24 Toronto 116, Milwaukee 94 Sunday, Jan. 5 Houston 104, Boston 92 San Diego 27, Cincinnati 10 New York 98, Phoenix 96, OT San Francisco 23, Green Bay 20 Washington 102, Chicago 88 San Antonio 101, New Orleans 95 Divisional Playoffs Dallas 107, Orlando 88 Saturday, Jan. 11 Utah 118, Denver 103 Seattle 23, New Orleans 15 Tuesday’s Games New England 43, Indianpolis 22 Sunday, Jan. 12 Sacramento at Indiana, 7 p.m. San Francisco 23, Carolina 10 New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Denver 24, San Diego 17 Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Conference Championships Wednesday’s Games Sunday, Jan. 19 Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m. New England at Denver, 3 p.m. (CBS) Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 6:30 p.m. (FOX) Miami at Washington, 7 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m. At Honolulu Memphis at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. TBD, 7:30 p.m. (NBC) Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Super Bowl L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 Cleveland at Portland, 10 p.m. At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. (FOX)

Michigan prep girls basketball poll Class A Total Points 1. Bloomfield Hills Marian (3) (9-0) 72 2. Detroit King (2) (8-1) 71 3. Grosse Pointe South (9-0) 63 4. Grand Haven (7-1) 48 5. Midland (6-1) 45 6. DeWitt (7-1) 44 7. Holt (8-0) 41 8. Southgate Anderson (8-1) 38 9. Farmington Hills Mercy (7-1) 31 10. Kalamazoo Central (8-1) 28 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Grand Ledge (4-2) 23, Clarkston (6-1) 16, Haslett (6-1) 15, Marquette (11-0) 15. Class B Total Points 1. Goodrich (5) (6-0) 75 2. G.R. South Christian (7-0) 70 3. Flint Powers (10-1) 63 4. Detroit Country Day (8-0) 60 5. Midland Bullock Creek (6-0) 46 6. G.R. Catholic Central (8-1) 42 (tie) Marshall (8-0) 42 8. Wayland (7-0) 41 9. Charlotte (6-0) 24 (tie) Eaton Rapids (6-3) 24 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Houghton (7-1) 21, Portland (8-1) 20, Olivet (6-1) 16. Class C Total Points 1. Reese (5) (8-0) 75 2. Sandusky (7-0) 64 3. Hemlock (7-0) 56 4. Niles Brandywine (8-1) 48 5. Morley-Stanwood (7-0) 41 6. Saginaw Nouvel (6-2) 40 7. Michigan Center (8-1) 38 8. St. Ignace LaSalle (8-2) 37 9. St. Louis (7-1) 27 10. Manchester (7-2) 25 (tie) Flint Hamady (6-0) 25 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Blissfield (6-0) 20, Pewamo-Westphalia (6-0) 20, Gobles (7-0) 16. Class D Total Points 1. Crystal Falls Forest Park (5) (9-0) 75 2. Posen (6-0) 67 3. Frankfort (9-0) 61 4. Athens (6-1) 55 5. Gaylord St. Mary (6-1) 50 6. Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart (6-2) 48 7. Eben Jun. Superior Central (8-1) 46 8. Marine City C.M. (5-1) 38 9. Stephenson (7-0) 33 10. Ontonagon (6-0) 20 Others receiving 15 or more votes: Brimley (5-1) 18, St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic (5-0) 17, Birmingham Roeper (4-1) 17, Fulton-Middleton (4-2) 15.

Baseball MLB Calendar Jan. 14 — Salary arbitration filing. Jan. 15-16 — Owners’ meetings, Paradise Valley, Ariz. Jan. 17 — Salary arbitration figures exchanged. Feb. 1-21 — Salary arbitration hearings, St. Petersburg, Fla. Feb. 6 — Voluntary reporting date for Arizona and Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers, catchers and injured players. Feb. 11 — Voluntary reporting date for Arizona and Los Angeles Dodgers other players. Feb. 13 — Voluntary reporting date for other team’s pitchers, catchers and injured players. Feb. 18 — Voluntary reporting date for other team’s other players.

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Chargers’ Whisenhunt says no to Lions, heads to Titans as new coach

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Te n n e s s e e T i t a n s h ave wrapped up their coaching search by hiring San Diego offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt as their new head coach and 17th in franchise history. Titans president and CEO Tommy Smith called the hiring a big day in announcing the hiring Monday. “Ken is a well-respected coach in this league and I am looking forward to seeing his vision become reality for this team,” Smith said in a statement. “He has a history of building successful offenses and took Arizona to a Super Bowl as a head coach. We all share a common goal for this team and that is to build a consistent winner.” Whisenhunt, 51, will be introduced at a news conference Tuesday. The Titans flew to San Diego on Friday and interviewed Whisenhunt, who started his coaching career in Nashville at Vanderbilt. He was the fourth person interviewed by the Titans, who fired Mike Munchak on Jan. 4. But the Titans had competition for Whisenhunt, who also interviewed with Detroit and Cleveland last week. The Tennessean reported the Titans interviewed Cincinnati defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer for a second time Monday in Houston before hiring Whisenhunt. Smith thanked general manager Ruston Webster for overseeing only the second coaching search by this franchise since moving to Tennessee in 1997. Webster said Whisenhunt’s intelligence, track record with quality offenses and success as a head coach stand out to him most. “I really enjoyed our meeting on Friday night in San Diego, and we share similar philosophies about the game,” Webster said. “Additionally, we have several mutual colleagues that have spoken highly to me about Ken both as a coach and as a person. I am excited about Ken joining us and the future of the Titans.” Whisenhunt spent six years coaching Arizona and took the Cardinals to their lone Super Bowl in 2009. He was fired Dec. 31, 2012, with a record of 45-51 in the regular season and 4-2 in the playoffs. He interviewed with Cleveland twice last year before being hired as offensive coordinator in San Diego where he helped Philip Rivers and the Chargers to the playoffs. Charg ers rookie head coach Mike McCoy said earlier Monday before the Titans hired Whisenhunt that he didn’t want to lose his coordinator but realized he might lose him after only a year. “Ken has done an outstanding job here this year,” McCoy said. “He is a big reason of why we got as far as we did, not only on the field, but behind the scenes with things that he did to help me.” Tight end Antonio Gates said Whisenhunt did a phenomenal job implementing a new offense in San Diego that put them in the best position possible. “It was a privilege and a pleasure to be around a guy of that stature with the experience and winning Super Bowls, and then helping me grow as a player,” Gates said. Whisenhunt, a native of Augusta, Ga., played tight end at Georgia Tech and played 74 games in nine NFL seasons with Atlanta, Washington and the Jets. He started coaching in Nashville as an assistant at Vanderbilt and also was offensive coordinator for Pittsburgh between 2004 and 2006. He also has coached at Baltimore, the Jets and Cleveland. Tennessee parted with Munchak after going 7-9 this past season and missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season. This franchise has not won a postseason game since January 2003. But Tennessee ranks eighth in the NFL for the best winning percentage in the league since 1999 with a record of 131-108.

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SNOW REMOVAL Petoskey area: Walkways, driveways, roofs. Other small jobs considered. Call Tim. ARE YOU tired of exchanging your (231)838-7227. time for money and watching your UGLY BATHTUB? High quality/war- life pass by? Do you spend more ranted tub resurfacing at very rea- time at your job than at home with your family? If you are a self-motisonable rates. Call Tony or Shawn vated and determined person lookA Perfect Surface (231) 881-8199. ing for something that will change www.aperfectsurface.biz all that. Contact Dale W Daniels, 231-838-4868. I am involved in an Card of Thanks independent business opportunity that can give you freedom of your time and a way to earn extra income with a home based business To Charlevoix & the surroundthat markets essential services to ing communities: people who need and use it everyOur families would like to day. express our sincere gratitude to BEACON DENTAL CENTER the community for their generIs seeking outstanding individuals ous donations of food, flowers, to provide extraordinary service for space and time following the our patients as a hygienist, dental untimely passing of assistant and patient coordinaTimothy Bryan LaBlance. tor. Learn more about these opTim embraced the community portunities by calling 231-237-4839. and clearly they embraced him. The outpouring of love and CARE GIVER support from the community is We are looking for an experienced why northern Michigan will caregiver who can, and also likes to always be our home. cook. It will also include light house Sincerely, keeping, but especially the care for The LaBlance and Richardson 7 individuals over age 60, currently families ladies, in our adult foster care home. Hours will vary, but average 20 hrs per week, between the hours Found & Free Items of 8 am and 10 pm. If this appeals to FOUND CAT domestic shorthaired you, please call Autumn Joy, and female, black with white on throat, ask for John or Jeff (231)237-9594. belly and small spot on paw, found on Preserve Dr., Bay Harbor. CHIROPRACTIC (231)348-5550. ASSISTANT FOUND CAT: male cat, found on Part-time chiropractic assistant. Bonar Dr., Marion T w p . Applicant must be outgoing, a self starter, and able to multi-task. (231)582-6774. Needed for Tuesdays, Thursdays, FOUND DOG: adult male, German and some Saturdays. 20-24 hours Shepherd mix, Murray Rd., Upper per week. Email resume to: randallchiropractic@gmail.com. Bay Shore, Hayes Twp. (231)582-6774.

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Full time dental assistant position available. Experience required. Please call 231-347-2100 to schedule an interview with Dr. Whitcomb. Resumes may be faxed to 231-487-1939 or emailed to: petoskeydental@sbcglobal.net.

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EXPERIENCED DENTAL HYGIENIST Are you looking for a career full of exhilarating challenges and growth opportunity? We are currently looking for a highly motivated, team oriented and treatment focused hygienist to join our practice! Offering flexible part-time hours and exceptional pay. Please submit resume to: Straits Area Dental P.O. Box 232 Alanson, MI 49706

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NORTH CENTRAL Michigan College

Seeks a Library and Instructional Technologies Technical Assistant. Salary/Wage Range: $17.19/hour, 28 hours/week. The professional in this part-time position will provide library and technical assistance and manage the library operations during the evenings and on weekends. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong skill set in applied technology and the ability to train others in electronic resources such as the College’s learning management FLYNN’S EXCAVATING INC. system. A bachelor’s degree is Seeking truck driver/small equiprequired with a Master’s degree and ment operator for Spring 2014. experience in a library setting preMust have CDL, clean driving referred. To apply: please go to cord . (231)347-4771. www.edustaffonline.com, select AppliTrack Openings, and click on GRANDVUE college positions, then proceed to Charlevoix County's Medical Care apply for this position. No phone Facility, is looking for RNs and LPNs calls please. who are interested in working in a Applications accepted until end of facility that believes in individualbusiness day January 20, 2014. ized person centered care and maintains staffing levels that allow Federal employment information is staff to build relationships with resi- free. Remember, no one can promdents and their families. Full, part ise you a federal job. For free infortime and relief positions available. mation about federal jobs, call Our extensive benefit package in- Career America Connection, cludes generous shift differentials (478)757-3000. for afternoon and midnight positions, liberal time off policy, and facility paid retirement plan. Health, dental, vision and life insurNOON HOUR MONITORS ance available for full time staff. Elementary School Please apply at 1728 South Peninsula Road, East Jordan; or call Jane Elementary playground and Korthase 231.536.2286 with quescafeteria supervision, tions. You may also access our apMonday - Friday, $9.60/hr. plication and consent forms at www.grandvue.org. Please send letter of interest, resume and references to: GRANDVUE Dr. John Scholten, Superintendent Charlevoix County's Medical Care Public Schools of Petoskey Facility, is looking for Certified 1130 Howard Street Nurse Aides who are committed to Petoskey, MI 49770 resident centered care. Part time Please do not email information to positions currently available on day the district for processing. and midnight shifts; full and part time positions available on the af- Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2014 ternoon shift. Health, dental, vision @ 4:00 p.m. E.O.E. and life insurance available for full NORTHERN LAKES time staff. If you are looking for a PROPERTY MANAGEMENT position that will challenge your abilities, encourage personal seeking flexible part-time person growth, and allow you to build rela- for outside labor. Needs vallid drivtionships with residents, families, er’s license. Call (231)330-7223 for and team members, please apply at further information. 1728 South Peninsula Road, East Jordan; or download our applica- NORTHERN STAFFING tion and consent forms from Is currently accepting applications www.grandvue.org for the areas leading automotive supplier. Both entry level and expeHOUSEKEEPING- PART-TIME rienced candidates will be considSecond shift, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. ered. Strong work ethic with good Apply in person at Independence attendance required. A clean backVillage, 965 Hager Dr., Petoskey. ground and excellent attention to detail is a must. All shifts available. No appointment necessary. Qualified applicants, please apply in INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION person with resume, between CONTROLS SPECIALISTS 9am-3pm Monday – Friday. St. Mary's Cement Inc., a Charlevoix 2235 E. Mitchell Rd. area heavy industrial company, is Petoskey, 231-347-3144. seeking candidates for a full time salaried position due to a pending PART-TIME COOK retirement. The hired candidate will Canteen Correctional Food Services work with the current incumbent is hiring a part-time cook at the employee for up to 12 months. Emmet County Jail. Rotating weekIdeal candidate skilled in areas of ends. Must pass a pre-employment PLC programming, distributive con- physical, drug screen and backtrol systems, industrial networks, ground check. Apply at Petoskey and process instrumentation. EEO; Michigan Works! full benefits. Send resumes to: St Mary's Cement, HR Department, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PO box 367, OR NURSE PRACTITIONER Charlevoix, MI 49720. A full time position is available providing services in the Child & INFORMATION SYSTEMS Adolescent Health Clinic located in the Pellston Middle/High (IS) Manager School serving children and Responsible for administration and youth ages 5-21. Current operation of agency’s network & inlicense to practice as a Physician formation systems, including: anaAssistant or Registered Nurse lyzing agency’s information needs; with specialty certification as a implementing and supporting EMR; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or promoting the effective use of comFamily Nurse Practitioner. puter hardware, application software, and data networks; and suA provider who enjoys working pervision of assigned staff. in an independent setting with Minimum BS in computer science, 5 children & adolescents should years’ experience in systems analyemail their resume by sis/integration, project manageJanuary 24, 2014, to ment, and/or application developcareers@nwhealth.org. ment. Strong communication skills & 2 years’ supervisory experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Server and Windows operating systems, relational databases, and client/ server development, project management, & application development methodolowww.nwhealth.org gies. Based in Petoskey, excellent Equal opportunity Employer benefits, salary range $45,656 to $63,745. Send resume to HR, North Country CMH, 1420 Plaza Dr. Peto- P R A C T I C E MANAGEMENT skey, MI 49770, FAX 231-487-9128 opportunity to run one of the or E-Mail to hr@norcocmh.org. largest independent Medical View: www.norcocmh.org, E.O.E., Groups in the North. Bachelor's Degree in Related Field such as Management, Business, Accounting NORTH CENTRAL or Finance required. Masters MICHIGAN COLLEGE preferred. Prior administration or Is looking for a clinical instructor for practice management experience Mental Health nursing. BSN re- required. Please send resume to: Practice Administrator quired, MSN preferred. Three years’ experience in acute or long term 4048 Cedar Bluff Dr., Suite #1 Petoskey, MI 49770. care nursing. Knowledge of adult learning theory and techniques desired. If interested please send re- STUDENT LOAN Servicing/ Call sume to Crista at: Center/ No cold calling/ Base Pay plus Commission. Will train. Call www.edustaffonline.com No phone calls please. Sarah (231)675-3852.

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BABY CHANGING table, quality construction, antique white, excellent condition. $100. (231)439-1111.

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Part-time. Assist customers, stock/price products, maintain store displays, tint/mix paint. Growth opportunities. Need High school diploma or equivalent and valid driver's license. Apply at: Sherwin-Williams 910 Spring St., Petoskey. (231)347-2984. Seasonal

SHEPLER’S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY

Now hiring for all positions for the 2014 season. Please apply at Shepler’s or online at: sheplersferry.com/employment.

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BAR STOOLS (3) metal swivel, new. beige microfiber, footrest, back support, seat height 29”, chair 42”. $50 . (914)573-6775. BOBSLED 9’ with rope pull. $100. (231)582-6294. CABINET DESK unit. Opens to desk and storage. Shelves on top with cupboards below desk. 6’x3’x16”deep. Painted wood. $100. (989)983-2312.(g17)

CD & DVD storage unit. With picture inserts and clock on front door, Oak. New. $100. (231)529-8462.

CELLULAR SHADES (3) off white fabric, 24x43, brand new. Original price, $295, sell for $75. (231)632-1905.

CHAINSAW NEW in the box, gas powered, Poulan, 16” bar. $100. (231)373-0381.

COIN COLLECTION US mint sets, uncirculated. 7 for $100. (231)548-2915.

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Teaching the Art of Professional Blood Collecting. Classes in Alpena January 20-24 and in Sault Ste. Marie February 24-28. $995 includes book. 313-382-3857 www.phlebotomyeducation.org

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CARP LAKE: 9900 S. Hayes Lane, (left at light in Carp Lake, left past store at the end of the road), Saturday, 10 to 3. Full household contents. Furniture, bedding, small appliances, kitchenware, everything must go. (Does not consist of antiques or collectibles) No reasonable offers refused.

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It’s always wise to remember that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you are offered merchandise at an unbelievably low price, check it out thoroughly. A call to the Better Business Bureau (serving Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula) will tell you whether other consumers have had problems with the firm that has offered the merchandises. (248)223-9400. But call the Bureau BEFORE you make a purchase. You’ll be glad you did. FORMAL DINING set with 6 chairs and extra leaf. Mission style with cherry finish. $1,900. (989 )619-1600.

COMPUTER DESK great shape, 60x24x30. $75. Call Ron, (231)340-0202.

COWBOY BOOTS men’s Dingo, 10D, like new, fancy stitch, brass toe and heel plates. $45. (231)347-5747. CROSS-SCOUNTRY SKIS Salomon short length, M-173’s Contra Grip 2, with size 9.5 boots, barely used. $99 or best offer. (231)439-6878. DESKS (2) Haywood Wakefield. $50 each. (231)487-1469. DOG CRATES (1) medium and (1) small, $10 each. Doggie playpen, $20. (231)439-9101.

DOWNHILL SKIS Rossignol CUT 10.6, 170cm, 5 years old, worn only 6 times due to illness. $100. (231)347-8615.

ELECTRIC RANGE: Magic Chef 30 inch solid Black ceramic top $100. (231)536-3199.

FREE WEIGHT machine, Competitor 410, weights included $60. (231)838-4552. FUTON MATTRESS, twin, and washable cover (cream). Like New! Great for sleepovers! $75. 231-526-5992. GAZELLE EXERCISE trainer by Tony Little with instruction videos and manual. $50. (989)732-4436.(g14) GIRO YOUTH XS/S ski helmet, matte black, worn twice. Bought too small. $35. (231)881-4747. GLIDER ROCKER wooden with cream-colored fabric with glider ottoman. Great condition, smoke-free home. Petoskey. $40. (231)487-8267.

GOLD STAR double snowmobile trailer, $250. Fiberglass black cover for Ford F150 Lariat, $500. (231)330-1243.

GUITAR SQUIRE Mini electric guitar. $100. (231)838-8169.

GUITAR VINTAGE Yamaha FG-300, red label, made in Japan Nippon Gakki, call for details $579 (231)529-6772.

HAIRSTYLING CHAIR multi-purpose and hair styling station. $100 for all. (231)881-7705.

HANDGUNS: GLOCK 19 gen3, Glock 20sf gen3, $500 each. Both with extras and in box. Permit required. (231)881-7709.

HONEYWELL PORTABLE True Hepa Air Purifier. Like new, $70. (231)347-6173.

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KENMORE RANGE, natural gas. Kenmore dishwasher. $30/each. (989)731-1445.(g17)

stainless steel appliances. $5000. (231)526-6005. KEROSENE APPROXIMATELY 3 gallons in safety can. $10. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Hood with ansel system, double (231)547-2818. fryer, Grizzly Range, booths, tables, KNAACK T O O L B O X large, 60” sand prep table, convection heavy-duty, $250. Remington oven, sinks, ice cream freezer, proof Model 700, 30.06, with scope, new box, utensils, ice maker, wash sinks, signs, much more. Call Val, condition, beautiful, $750. Heavy-duty climbing treestand, (248)225-2153. $50. (231)838-5366.

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12 STRING guitar. Good condition. $100/firm. Twin mattress, box spring, frame, headboard, footboard. Good condition. $100. (989)350-0567 or (989)448-2412.(g10)

LAPTOP WINDOWS XP Professional SP3, Windows Office Professional 2007. $100. (231)549-1062. LIFT CHAIR dark brown, gently used. $200. (231)347-6222.

MAYTAG NEPTUNE front load washer and gas dryer, like new, 1997 FORD Crown Victoria, 20 to $450 each or best offer. Bathtub, jet 21 mpg always! Lots of new parts. tub, bone color, includes pump, $200 or best offer. (231)536-0421. Moving. $1,000. (231)758-2975.

2 NEW, never used ice fishing poles MAYTAG WASHER oversize capacand 1 tip-up. $50 for all ity, $50. Wicker 3-piece sectional couch, $50. (231)838-3940. (231)753-2299. 40 GALLON fish tank, includes MEN’S SKI Doo snowmobile jacket, heater, filter and stand. $60. XL, new. $80. (231)838-3223. (231)330-5508. AB LOUNGER $75. Aero Pilates machine, $100. (2) Polar heart rate monitors, $75 each. (231)242-4400. ALUMINUM BOAT 12 foot. Asking $100. (231)881-6153. AMMO .22 LR. 150 rounds 36gr Federal hollowpoint. $40. (231)838-2272. APPLE MAC Pro Tower with 250GB hard drive, Snow Leopard operating system. Amazing deal asking $250! (231)459-4168.

MEYER E-47 Plow pump with spare. Both complete, spare has cracked housing. $350. (989)785-2256.

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NORDICA 26.5 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ski boots. Worn maybe 6 times, beginner/intermediate boot. $75. (231)881-4747.

AX MAN $85 a cord dumped. $95 stacked. Unsplit green boiler wood, $70 a cord. Buying standing timber. Also snow removal. (231)881-6995.

2 BEDROOM 1 bath apartment in Petoskey. $800 per month, includes utilities. Near hospital. (231)838-5678.

PHOTO PRINTER Epson, includes cartridge and paper, works great! $30 or best offer. (231)758-2022.

HARDWOOD FIREWOOD seasoned or non. Standard size $70. Or custom for outdoor wood burners. (231)881-3156.

BOYNE CITY: Very Cozy 1 plus bedroom. Great location. 2 blocks from downtown. $550 per month, $550 deposit. Tenant pays gas & electric. No smoking/pets. 231-357-0498.

PORTABLE GENERATOR new in box, 4,000 watt with wheels and RICKYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME MAINTENANCE handle. $399 or best offer. Call cell, Seasoned firewood, $100 a face cord, delivered/stacked. 5 face cord (517)749-7250, Petoskey. load, delivered ($80 per cord plus PRINTER LEXMARK Prevail Pro705, fuel). Also Roof Shoveling. Credit color copier/printer/scan/fax, WiFi Cards accepted. (231)838-5440. enabled Direct USB. Many more features, works great, ink included. Snow Removal $60. (231)348-3799. Equipment SNOWBLOWER 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; powered by 4 PROPANE HEATER ideal for small garage or cabin. $ 5 0 . cylinder diesel, fits tractor with front loader. $995. (231)497-4091. (231)582-3555.

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BOYNE FALLS near Boyne Mt. ski area. 2 bedroom, fireplace, large living room and kitchen, newly remodeled. Very spacious. Downtown on US-131. Ample parking. $775 per month. (419)236-6616. DOWNTOWN BOYNE Falls on US-131, 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen, bath, attached garage. Near ski area, ample parking. Just remodeled. $575/month includes utilities. Call Bruce, (419)236-6616.

SKI BOOTS Nordica â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ace of Wanted to Buy Spadesâ&#x20AC;?, blue, 1 season old, excelDOWNTOWN CHARLEVOIX Furlent condition, size 26.5 (menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 to BUYING RED pine, wood lots 3 nished/unfurnished deluxe one 8-1/2, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 9 to 9-1/2). $95. acres and up. Top dollar prices paid. bedroom apartment, utilities in(231)587-5388. (231)487-9363. cluded. 1 private parking place. No smoking/pets. $775 month. SKI BOOTS: Roxy Brand, new, never I BUY junk cars and trucks. $100 (231)881-5124. used, size 6 to 6 1/2. With Ski boot small, and $300 large. Call (231)218-3815. bag. $100. (231)347-0715. ODEN COMFORTABLE 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath. $750 monthly plus utiliBusiness Opportuni- ties. Lease, deposit. (231)347-9900. SKI CARRIER. Thule 726 pull top. ties Like new condition. $90. Forem Enterprises. (989)619-4451.(g17) PETOSKEY WATERVIEW 1 bedSKIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: ROXY Brand, new, never room, starting at $625 a month. uses. Size 146, R12, $275. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Must Laundry on-site. Deposit, no pets sacrifice. 1/2 million dollar Com(231)347-0715. pany, $50,000, in Boyne City. Land- or smoking. Ask about our move in scape, snow, and bushel center. special! (231)838-0337. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose, pay for company with PETOSKEY NEWER 2 & 3 bedSNOW THROWER Toro, electric, snow revenue or one summer job room, 2 bath, large closets. this year. Equipment, land, or lease 1800 Power Curve, 16â&#x20AC;? path, perfect $655/$735. Washer/dryer. Nicest for small driveways, walks and available. NEW TELEPHONE NUM- apartments in town! (231)347-3755, BER (231)675-0300. decks. $175. (231)348-8654. Maple Village Apartments. EHO. SNOW TIRE. BFGoodrich. Lots & Acreage LT-215/75R15. Just $15. (989)731-6712. 10 ACRES with well and septic near Gaylord. No land contracts. $20,000. SNOW TIRES Winter Force (217)994-4186.(g24) P235/70R16. Very good tread. (4) PETOSKEY 3 bedroom/2 bath, $200. (231)539-8965. 1,250 sq. ft. country setting and Houses for Sale close to downtown. Walk-in closets, SNOWBLOWER TORO 2-stage. Old swimming pool, 24-hour mainteWestinghouse refrigerator, 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, nance, $785-$890 per month. Inupper cooling coils. Very old Singer cludes water, sewer and trash. treadle sewing machine. Edison VicHillside Club Apartments 501 Valley trola, 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All in very good operRidge. Call today! (231)439-5197! ating condition. $325 each. (989)733-6434. PETOSKEY AND Conway 1 and 2 bedroom units, $600 and up. InSNOWBOARD BOOTS Morrow, size cludes major utilities. Lease. No 6 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, excellent condition, $20. pets/smoking. (231)347-3133 or Ski boots, Nordica, gray, 315mm, (231)838-1111. 27-0, Technica black, 314mm, 27.0, both good condition, $20 each. ADORABLE 3 bedroom, 1 bath home near the Bear River walk, PETOSKEY SMALL 1 bedroom loft, (231)348-5964. shopping, Lincoln School, and the in-town. One year lease. $475 plus SNOWBOARD FOR sale, Atomic hospital. Cozy interior, great out- utilitites. (231)838-3362. 140cm, men's size 7 boots and ride door space. Easy to show. Petoskey. PETOSKEY TOWNHOUSE 2 bedbindings. $120. (231)881-2195. $104,900. room, 2-1/2 bath, washer, dryer, air. Call Deborah Tribble Canine friendly. $780 plus utilities. SNOWBOARD GIRLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Spice Pink, at Prudential Properties, (231)838-4305. Morrow boots, size 5, Morrow bind(231)330-5567 or (231)347-7800 ings, Burton freestyle Jr. bindings, Morrow boots, size 3 all included. $85. (231)348-3799. PETOSKEY WINTER SPECIAL SNOWMOBILE PARTS $100. SnowIn-town, nice 2 bedroom. $750 plus mobile track, $100. (231)838-2542. electric. Heat, water, and sewer included. No pets/smoking. Credit, SNOWSHOES LIKE-NEW condition. lease. (231)632-8398. $85. Vintage snowmobiles and PETOSKEY GREAT starter home, PETOSKEY/HARBOR 2 bedroom, parts. $100 each. (989)733-6434. turn key ready, 3 bed 1 bath near with garage, $545 a month. SleepSNOWSHOES TUBBS Control Wing college and back yard next to She- ing room, $345 a month. Referbindings, excellent condition, $55. ridan School. Newer Furnace, all ap- ences. Deposit. Lease. No pets or Pilates Performer, older model, in pliances. $119,000. MLS 438525 smoking. (231)347-8851. great shape, $95 or best offer. Call Gail Greenwell (231) 758-2236. (231)439-6878. PETOSKEY IN-TOWN 3 bedroom, 2 SOLID MAPLE twin bed frame. bath, 2 car garage. 1,600 sq. ft., finSTUDIO APARTMENT $100/best. Complete twin bed set, ished basement, Swedish sauna. For rent downtown Petoskey. headboard, footboard, mattress, Path thru backyard to the new River $750/mo, unfurnished, includes box spring. $ 1 0 0 / b e s t . Walk, corner of Curtis Park. utilities and washer/dryer. $149,500. Lori Jodar, (231)330-3499. (989)350-0567 or (989)448-2412. Available immediately. Reply to: apartment49770@yahoo.com. Mobile/Modular SONY TV color, Trinitron energy Housing WINDMERE PINES Apartments, star, with remote perfect for kitchen. Excellent condition! Great 2 BEDROOM 2 bath mobile home. Harbor Springs, 1 & 2Â bedrooms $700 a month includes utilities. East available, rent starts at $530 (Based picture! $50. (231)409-8058. Jordan area. No smoking, no pets. on income if qualified). Barrier Free available. Heat included. Call John STATISTICS COLLEGE manual, 1st (231)350-3116. (231)330-2333, or Susan course, 10th Edition, (800)968-1792.Â Equal Housing McClave/Sincich manual and stuCondominiums for Opportunity, TDD (800)649-3777. Sale/Rent dent solutions manual with CD. Both for $30. (231)675-5131.

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STEREO CABINET Oak, fits 3 components with storage area at the bottom, glass doors, great condition. $100. (231)347-7681.

STEREO RECEIVER Onkyo, Pioneer 5-disc player, 2 Curtis Mathis 3-way speaker system. $250. Call Ron, (231)340-0202. TECUMSEH 10 hp Snow King, electric start, runs great. $100. (231)675-5177. TIRE CHAINS adjustable, 12 to 16â&#x20AC;? range, excellent condition. $50. (231)582-2420. TIRES (4) Savero HT Plus/GT radial, P235/70R16. Good shape. $95 or best offer. (231)536-7708, leave messsage.

TODDLER BED wooden, with Sealy Ortho Rest mattress, great condition. Barely used. Smoke-free home. Petoskey. $50. (231)487-8267.

TREADMILL WESLO variable speed and elevation, new walking belt. $150. Entertainment center, oak with smoked-glass doors, bottom storage, excellent condition, $250/best . (231)547-6429.

TRUCK TOPPER fiberglass, fits 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long bed S truck, good shape. $95 or best offer. (231)536-7708, leave message. TV 27 inch Sylvania , excellent condition. Not a flat screen. $30. 2 piece Lane wall unit $100. (231)360-0732.

TV 42â&#x20AC;? Sony EnergyStar. $100. (231)582-9268. VIDEO GAME System. Original Play Station, link cable, 3 controllers, 2 memory cards, 26 games. $100. (231)675-3752.

PETOSKEY 2 bedroom, open plan condo for sale. 1-1/2 bath, top floor with deck overlooking woods. Privacy! Energy efficient in-floor heat. New appliances. PRICE REDUCED! $82,000. Call Carol Fay, Coldwell Banker Realtor, 420 Howard St. (231)330-0876.

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BEAUTIFUL 1890â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Steinway upright piano, good condition. Original ivories, mechanics completely restored, pedals work, beautifully carved detailing. Moving, must sell. $5,000, firm. (231)242-0290.

BAY HARBOR beautiful home, 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, 2-car garage. Hot tub, on the golf course. $2,300 a month. Minimum 1 year lease. (248)417-4839.

BOYNE CITY 1 bedroom house, washer and dryer included. $635 plus utilities per month. Call WAKE UP to beautiful, panoramic (231)675-9700. bay views from this 2 bedroom 2 bath condo located in Harbor Watch. Unit features oversized 1 car, attached garage, gas fireplace, BOYNE FALLS Area. 2 bed, 2 bath upgraded finishes and appliances. mobile home with nice view. $550. Partially furnished. Brokers pro- month, plus deposit, references. (231)549-3357. Leave Message. tected. Owner/broker. Shown weekends o n l y . PETOSKEY 2-3 bedroom, 1 car gajoenln@aol.com rage, newly remodeled, close to schools and college. $750/month Business Property plus utilities and deposit. for Rent (231)838-2388. FLAT IRON BUILDING, 311-1/2 UNLIKE ANY OTHER RENTAL Howard St., Petoskey. Office Suites, second floor, 425 sq. ft., Large 2 bedroom mobile home, across from lovely Douglas Lake on $550 a month or 620 sq. ft. $650 Bryant Rd. Beautifully fully decoa month Call (231)526-7380. rated and furnished including sub-zero fridge, canopy beds, GAYLORD. OFFICE building at washer/dryer, much more. Has to prime location on South Otsego Avenue just south of McCoy Road. be seen inside to be fully appreciated. This is not your typical rental. Updated interior, spacious parking, Private lake access. $800 a month pleasant setting. Lawn care, gar- plus utilities. (419)236-6616. bage pickup and snow removal included. Call Paul Gunderson at the Resort Property for Gaylord Herald Times, Rent (989)732-1111. GO TO MARDI GRAS! February 28 March 7th at The Quarter House GAYLORD/BOYNE CITY condos. 1 bedroom, sleeps 4+, full Professional office/retail. 200 to kitchen. Normally $2,000, owner 3,400 square feet. Reasonable. asking $1,200. (231)838-3362. Excellent locations and parking. (231)348-2700.

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3 BEDROOM 2 bath, washer, dryer, in historic stone house off M-119/Petoskey. No smoking, no pets. $1,100/month plus utilities. (231)838-1099.

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1995 F250 4x4 XLT extended cab, long bed with cap & 2010 Hiniker plow. 140k miles, locking front hubs, runs great, new parts. Needs oil pan. $4,500 (810)577-3160.

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ADORABLE TINY Toy Poodle puppies. Bronze color. Shots, tails and dewclaws. Read to go. Paper trained. 3-1/2 to 4 pounds. Lap dogs. $500. (989)350-2861.(g07) 2001 CHEVROLET Blazer LT, 94,000 miles, 4x4, leather interior, power AKC SHIH Tzu puppies. 8 weeks seats and moon roof. Well mainold. Great disposition. Breeder of 25 years. Shots, wormed. Rare colors. tained, has been good reliable transportation. $5,000 or best offer. (989)366-1480 or (989)389-4034. (231)838-7357.

The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from date of sale unless the property is determined to be abandoned in accordance with Michigan Compiled Law 600.3241a. If determined to be abandoned pursuant to this law, the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale or 15 days from the date the required notice of abandonment is posted and mailed, whichever is later.

1991 FORD Tractor, 4 wheel drive, model 2120, 4 cylinder diesel, with cab heater, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; loader-back mounted sno blower-back blade, 480 hours, stored inside. $17,500. (231)838-5923.

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This sale is for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the mortgage, with annual inter2000 FORD F250 with snow plow, est at the rate of 4.96%, together well maintained, many new parts, with the legal costs and charges of ready to plow, 82,000 miles. $6,000 sale, including the attorney fees alor best offer (231)330-6667. lowed by law and in the mortgage, and any sums that may be paid by the mortgagee subsequent to the date of this notice to protect its interests in the premises.

COCKER SPANIEL puppies (4) females born September 29th, $200 2001 DODGE Dakota Quad Cab each. 1-year old female, $200. Sport, 4x4 5.9 V8, 129,000 miles, Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if this loaded, remote start. $3,000 or best property is sold at a foreclosure by (231)758-0732. offer. (231)884-6487. advertisement sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the per2001 FORD F250 XLT Super Duty son who buys the property at the Autos for Sale Supercab, 4x4, loaded, with 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2â&#x20AC;? mortgage foreclosure sale or to the 1998 BUICK LeSabre, V6, every- Boss V-plow. $6,800 or best offer. mortgage holder for damaging the thing works, great gas mileage, new (231)268-3613. property during the redemption brakes, dependable transportation. period. $1,450. (231)487-8165. 2002 DODGE Ram 2500 4x4 with western 8 foot poly snow plow Dated: December 23, 2013 First Community Bank 1998 BUICK Regal. $1,500. Call 114,.500 miles, one owner since Mortgagee (989)350-8784 after 5pm.(g03) new. $6,995 (231)548-4123. 200 E. Main Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740 1999 TOYOTA Camry LE, 165,000 miles, manual transmission, rebuilt 2004 GMC Envoy, 120,000 miles, Joel D. Wurster (P48708) w e l l m a i n t a i n e d . $ 6 , 2 0 0 . Joel D. Wurster, PLC engine 2011, new clutch 2010, very (231)330-1042. P.O. Box 2450 trusty. $2,000. (231)330-5875. Petoskey, MI 49770 2006 BUICK Rainier CXL V8, loaded (231) 347-4988 2000 OLDSMOBILE Alero, 2 door 148,000 miles, leather, sun roof, (L-12/31,1/7,1/14,1/21) Coupe, 3.4 engine. Automatic, no dual ac/heat, tow package, all rust, all paperwork. Runs perfect, wheel drive, $7,800 (231)838-4949. NOTICE OF great in snow. 171,000 miles. LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE $1,600. (231)348-9572 or 838-7901. 2007 FORD Explorer XLT 4x4. Remote start, moon roof, power ped- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 2000 SATURN als. 110,000 miles. $9,100. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. (989)370-4831.(g14) ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2009 CHEVY Silverado, 36,000 miles. Excellent condition. $18,600. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale (231)838-7963 may be rescinded by the foreclosBad Credit-No Credit-No Problem! ing lien holder. In that event, your As low as $99 down. 2012 F350 HD. White. Fifth wheel damages, if any, shall be limited 1-888-774-2264 ~ Petoskey ready. 4,800 miles. Like new. No solely to the return of the bid plow. $45,445. (989)484-7298.(g31) amount tendered at the sale, plus tailoredenterprises.com interest. 2000 SUBARU Legacy Outback 2012 GMC Sierra, 4x4, short box, Limited AWD wagon, leather, 12,000 miles, 5.3 V8, loaded, LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE moon roof, automatic, full power, chrome package, warranty. Like Richard Dale Ferguson and Sandra runs good, higher miles. $1,950. new. $24,500. Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Used Cars. L. Schwartz-Ferguson have de(231)347-8870. (231)536-7953. faulted in payment of condominium assessments under the terms of 2000 TOYOTA Camry, white, Snowmobiles & Acthe Master Deed for True North Es48,793 miles. New battery and 2 cessories tates recorded in Liber 895, Pages snow tires. $6,000. (231)347-8438. 851 through 935, Emmet County Records, as amended, which default 2002 BUICK LeSabre. 1 owner. Low resulted in the recording of a Notice mileage. Excellent condition. 1996 POLARIS 600 triple. Excellent of Lien in accordance with said Mas$6,300. Price n e g o t i a b l e . condition. New chain case. 1,000 ter Deed and in favor of True North miles on rebuilt motor. Lots of ex(989)731-1873.(g7) tras. $1,250/best. (989)350-0567 or Estates recorded December 6, 2013 in Liber 1162, Page 600, Emmet 2008 CHRYSLER Town County (989)448-2412.(g14) County Records, on which lien there Touring. 71,000 miles. Includes reis currently owing the sum of THREE mote starter, keyless entry, 2002 YAMAHA snowmobile sxr THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED 600 triple, $2,300 (231)675-7144. stow-no-go seats, everything is EIGHTY AND 75/100 ($3,480.75) powered. $13,900. (231)588-7661 or 2005 POLARIS SS 550. Reverse. Ex- DOLLARS, and interest, fees and (231)342-1569. cellent condition. Low miles. With costs of collection continue to ac2008 SATURN Aura, 114,000 miles, Sno-Pro 2-place trailer. Very good crue. very good condition. 30 MPG, sun- condition. Both items well maintained. $2,750. (989)732-0402.(g10) Under the power of sale contained roof. $6,100. (231)412-0833. in said Master Deed and the stat2008 TAURUS X wagon limited, 2007 YAMAHA Apex, only 700 utes in such case made and profully equipped, well maintained, ex- miles. Like new. With 24 foot en- vided, notice is hereby given that cellent condition, must see! $10,300 closed trailer. Will seperate. For said Lien will be foreclosed by a sale more information c a l l . of the premises subject to a lien at (248)921-0388. public auction to the highest bid(231)357-2788. der, at the Emmet County Building being the place of holding the CirOutdoor Recreation cuit Court within Emmet County, at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 30, 2012 OUTBACK TR Coach. 7,410 2014 and said premises will be sold pounds code 04 mint. Pots, pans, to pay the amount due. flat screen TVs, many more extras. $22,821.59. (989)484-7298.(g31) Said premises are located in Friendship Township, Emmet County, Michigan and described as: Unit 10, Legal Notices True North Estates, according to the Master Deed thereof recorded in LiNOTICE OF ber 895, Pages 851 through 935, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Emmet County Records, and amendments thereto, and desigWANTED TO buy: Pontiac Vibe, all TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: nated as Emmet County Condominwheel drive. Must be in good condition. Call (989)370-6058.(g20) This firm is a debt collector at- ium Subdivision Plan No. 267, totempting to collect a debt; any in- gether with the rights in General formation we obtain will be used Common Elements and Limited Common Elements, as set forth in Pickups/Vans & SUVs for that purpose. the Master Deed and as described Default has been made in the terms in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, and conditions of a mortgage made as amended. March 24, 2003, by Jill Van Alstyne, as trustee of the Clovis Jill Van Al- The redemption period shall be six styne Trust, a/k/a the Jill Van Al- (6) months from the date of such styne Trust, u/a/d 5/30/2001, as sale. If the property is sold at foremortgagor, to First Community closure sale under Chapter 32 of the Bank, as mortgagee, and recorded Revised Judicature Act of 1961, puron April 9, 2003, at Liber 956, Page suant to MCL 600.3278 the bor111, Emmet County Records; and rower will be held responsible to the entire balance secured by said the person who buys the property mortgage has matured and beat the foreclosure sale or to the lien come fully due and payable accord- holder for damaging the property ing to the terms of the mortgage during the redemption period. and the promissory note secured thereby; and on which mortgage Dated: December 30, 2013 there is claimed to be due and un- True North Estates, Inc. paid at the date of this notice By: Joel B. Moore (P35432) $144,160.51; and no legal or equita- Ramer, Moore, Schmoll & Martin, ble proceeding having been insti- PLLC ) ' * ) ! '+$* . ) ") ' * )!"*) )$'" %) tuted to recover the debt or any 100 Spring Street, P.O. 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BOYNE FALLS fully furnished motel-style room for rent. Very clean. $500 a month includes TV, fridge, 1951 CHEVY 3100, short box, 6 cylmicrowave, all utilities, cable and inder, 3 speed, good project truck, no title, lots of extra parts, $2,500 or WiFi. Call Joe, (231)838-4025. best offer (231)881-2859. PROFESSIONAL OFFICE space in attractive downtown building on E. PETOSKEY fully furnished room, 1980 CHEVY Pickup, 4 wheel drive, Mitchell St., Petoskey. 318 sq. ft. utilities and cable included, off 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box with new aluminum topper, street parking. $450 month, plus $400. 610 sq. ft, $750 (utilities innew 350 engine with four speed cluded). Open to inside hallway. $250 deposit, no pets, 3 or 6 month transmission, Winter Force tires. lease available. (231)347-4612. Call Steve, (231)330-1672. Runs excellent, everything works! $1,850 (989)733-6434.

for Rent YAMAHA FRENCH horn. Used 2 years. Professionally cleaned. In- EAST JORDAN 2 bedroom, startcludes case and 2 mouthpieces. ing at $110 a week. No pets. Easy $499. (989)732-6708.(g24) move-in plan. (231)675-1672.

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748, EMMET COUNTY RECORDS, AND FIRST AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED IN LIBER 896, PAGES 674 Legal Notices EMMET THROUGH 688, INCLUSIVE, COUNTY RECORDS AND DESIGNATED AS EMMET COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 265, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST AMENDED MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. SECTION 11, T35N, R6W. (16-15-11-480-113)

2000 CHEVY S-10 Pickup, reg cab, LS 2.2, 2 wheel drive, 4 cylinder, auto, 122,500 miles, good gas milage, very reliable, new tires, bed liner, tool box, very clean. $6,000 firm (231)838-7969.

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Notice is now given that on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., in the Division Street entrance of the Emmet County Building, 200 Division Street, in Petoskey, Michigan, that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Emmet is held, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, the premises described in the mortgage, situated in West Traverse Township, Emmet County, Michigan, described as follows:

UNIT 13, THE APARTMENTS AT PERRY FARM VILLAGE, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 891, PAGES 649 THROUGH 1995 CHEVROLET Tahoe, 2-door, 748, EMMET COUNTY RECORDS, black exterior fair, burgundy inte- AND FIRST AMENDMENT THERETO rior excellent, 4x4. $2,500 or best RECORDED IN LIBER 896, PAGES 674 THROUGH 688, INCLUSIVE, EMMET reasonable offer. (231)330-3995.

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After online acclaim ‘The Bunker’ goes to print Matt Moore Associated Press

ive people freshly graduated from college, and all on paths that will lead to apocalypse for the world. It’s not what most would expect as they prepare for their own futures but, said writer Joshua Hale Fialkov, it’s not every day five friends chance upon a mysterious bunker with warnings about a devastating future to come if ways are not changed and different roads taken. Such is the premise of “The Bunker” by Fialkov and artist Joe Infurnari, whose work on the book has seen its popularity grow so much that they are jumping the digital divide to offer it in print through Oni Press. Fialkov says the progression is natural given that there is a prestige to having a book sold in shops, but he says it’s about bringing an intriguing story to a new audience, too. “We’re doing it backwards,” said Fialkov, though he was quick to add that first publishing the book digitally through Comixology and through its own website helped garner fans and critical

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accolades, as well as interest from television. “It’s a book that Joe and I decided we wanted to do, a book entirely outside of the system,” Fialkov said, noting that it paralleled, in a sense, their own hopes in “knowing what your destiny is.” With the success of the title digitally — five chapters are online at $1.99 apiece now — publishers expressed interest. Oni was picked because of its reputation for titles like the Scott Pilgrim books, “Whiteout” and “Queen and Country,” Fialkov said. The 48-page first issue is set for release by Oni Press on Feb. 12, collecting all the previouslyreleased digital chapters in full color and, in some cases, redrawn to fit the size of a standard comic book. “When I got back into comics, prior to making them, Oni books were the ones I was always drawn to,” Fialkov said. “Their sensibility really matches what I am into.”

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McLaren What does the future hold for our sun? earns high G marks for research

Flint based McLaren Health Care has earned full accreditation by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major milestone for McLarenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research community, according to Lana Gevorkyan, corporate director of McLarenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Human Research Protections Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AAHRPP provides tangible evidence that the McLaren system is committed to maintaining the highest standards for research by protecting the rights and welfare of our research participants,â&#x20AC;? she said. The primary purpose of the accreditation is to strengthen protections for research participants in order to build public trust and confidence in research. Included in the McLaren accreditation are all of its medical centers throughout the state â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Bay City, Flint, Lapeer, Lansing, Mount Clemens, Mount Pleasant, Petoskey and Pontiac â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and McLaren Cancer Institute headquartered in Burton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AAHRPP accreditation signifies an organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the highest level of research protections â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all to the benefit of the research participants we are pledged to protect,â&#x20AC;? said Elyse Summers, the accreditation associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president and CEO. The institutional official for McLarenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research and its human research protections program is Alice Gerard, McLaren Bay Region president and CEO. The research protection accreditation is available to U.S. and international organizations that conduct biomedical, behavioral or social sciences research involving human participants. A nonprofit organization, the association provides accreditation for organizations that conduct human research and can demonstrate that its protections exceed the safeguards required by the U.S. government. To learn more, visit www.aahrpp.org.

reetings yet again, my fellow skylovers! Needless say, the weather has not been very cooperative the last several weeks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small price to pay for the beauty of Northern Michigan. Still, perhaps it will clear for at least a few days. Hope springs eternal! The moon is full on Wednesday, Jan. 15. As usual, Shumaker we will have to wait a few days for the waning moon to let us see the night sky, if only for a short time. If you read last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column, we talked a bit about black holes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; stars that are at least eight times more massive than our own sun will undergo a violent supernova explosion and collapse to form a black hole. But what about stars like our own sun? They are destined to gradually use up their hydrogen by fusing it into helium (nuclear fusion). After another 4 billion years or so (it has already been shining for about 5 billion years), most of the hydrogen will be used up. The sun will gradually swell to a size so large it will engulf the earth as it starts to fuse heavier and heavier elements. Large amounts of solar material will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;puffed off â&#x20AC;? into space, until the small, very dense core remains. Called a white dwarf, the core is not much larger than the earth, but extremely dense. One teaspoon of a white dwarf weighs many tons! Eventually all nuclear fusion stops, and the core gradually turns into a cold, dark cinder. The puffed off gas often appears as a lovely ring or geometric shape. It glows because of the intense radiation from the now tiny, exposed hot stellar core. I thought it reasonable to talk a bit about some of the star chart nomenclature. If you use any sky chart, it will have lots of letters and number designations by the different stars and celestial objects. Probably the best known are objects that are prefixed with the letter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mâ&#x20AC;? and a number after it. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mâ&#x20AC;? stands for Charles Messier, an 18th century astronomer whose chief concern was finding and

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Seen here is M57, the Ring Nebula. This is the picture of a dying star in the constellation Lyra. Our sun will do this eventually. tracking comets. He noticed with his modest, rather primitive telescope, little patches and clusters of light and stars which he might confuse with a comet. Only after observing the same object several days in a row and finding there was no movement of the object would he realize it was not a comet at all. He started a list of these objects to avoid confusion, which eventually had 110 different sky objects. These are very useful for the amateur astronomer, because they are relatively easy to find and can be viewed with modest equipment, often even with binoculars. Many of these objects have common names as well, such as M1, also known as the Crab Nebula. M13 is the

Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, M42, the Orion Nebula, and so on. These â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mâ&#x20AC;? objects are the easiest for amateurs to start with when observing. Another list of designations is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;NGCâ&#x20AC;? group. This stands for â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Galactic Catalogâ&#x20AC;? and has several thousand objects, many of them quite faint and small, all carefully cataloged. Many of the objects we see (including the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mâ&#x20AC;? ones) also have NGC designations; some objects may be listed in three or four different catalogs. Stars are often shown with the designation â&#x20AC;&#x153;HPâ&#x20AC;? (for Hipparchos). Nebulae that glow on their own are in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ICâ&#x20AC;? catalog, and those that are dark, such as the famous Horsehead Nebula in Orion, are listed in

the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? catalog (named after E. E. Barnard, a famous American astronomer who many years ago listed them). All of these database lists are on the Internet, and most astronomy programs, including Stellarium (remember, free at www.stellarium.org for both Windows, Mac, and iPad), will be able to find the object if you put in one designation or another. There are literally dozens of lists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Herschel 400 catalog, the Caldwell catalog, etc. Until next week, hope for clear skies, and keep looking up!

Bryan P. Shumaker is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador. His column runs each Tuesday on the health and science page. He can be contacted at cystokid@charter.net.

Michigan man stays upbeat while fighting lymphoma Justin Hicks Jackson Citizen Patriot

NAPOLEON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David Belcourt is â&#x20AC;&#x153;fine as frog hair.â&#x20AC;? Ask the Napoleon father, coach and electrician how heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feeling on any given day and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll respond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People will say they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know frogs had hair, but they recognize that and they remember you,â&#x20AC;? Belcourt told the Jackson Citizen Patriot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my saying that I contracted from my grandfather and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m carrying it on . Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a very positive person.â&#x20AC;? His answer is indicative of his optimistic attitude, although he has plenty to bring him down. Belcourt was diagnosed in May with an aggressive form of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lymphoma. With cancerous cells growing in his lymph nodes, abdomen and bone marrow, and eating away at his bones, he has had several chemotherapy regiments and has been pushed to almost the brink of death. Still, he responds â&#x20AC;&#x153;fine as frog hairâ&#x20AC;? to keep his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hopes up that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make a full recovery. Although he knows he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guaranteed tomorrow, Belcourt is going to make today all that it can be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to

continue to do,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make these memories so if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not here, they can think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;remember when we did this with dad?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be helpful for me. When doctors at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital diagnosed Belcourt with lymphoma in May, the news was challenging to hear but seemed familiar. The Napoleon resident was diagnosed with a similar cancer in 1997, but was fortunate enough to beat it in about six months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a non-Hodgkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, small cleaved cell, non-aggressive type,â&#x20AC;? Belcourt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The doctor back then said I could get cancer again but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be a different type. He said if there was ever a type of cancer to get, that would have been the type because it takes so long to affect you.â&#x20AC;? At the time, masses the size of two fists had formed inside Belcourtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abdomen. After a successful chemotherapy regiment, he was able to â&#x20AC;&#x153;move on and live a normal life.â&#x20AC;? He attended Central Michigan University for a short time before going to trade school to get his masters license to be an electrician. In 2003, he met Tina Bell on an online dating site and they were married in June 2004. The couple has four kids, two from Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prior marriage and

two together, which David Belcourt calls his â&#x20AC;&#x153;beautiful blended family.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful stepfather; a lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get so lucky when that comes along,â&#x20AC;? Tina Belcourt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He told them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not trying to replace anybody, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to make this a happy family. It was very humbling to see a man be so generous and considerate to two little boys whose world had been torn up.â&#x20AC;? To make life after he is gone easier, David is working on CDs for each of his children to be played during milestones in their lives, including first dates, first heart breaks, graduations and the anniversary of his death. Having beaten cancer once already, Tina Belcourt said the kids expect dad to beat the disease a second time. Although the lymphoma is back and more aggressive than ever 16 years later, David Belcourt is adamant about fighting as long as he can. Since his diagnosis in May, he has battled through four different chemotherapy regiments, with varying side-effects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some had some success and some had no success,â&#x20AC;? David said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each one had their own battles, whether it was nausea, being lethargic or having pain from the cold (known as) neuropathy, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been difficult to say the least.â&#x20AC;?

Doctors told the couple prior to the fourth regiment that their choice was more chemo or hospice. Not seeing any success, doctors stopped the last chemo treatment. â&#x20AC;&#x153; We we re d eva s t at e d ; we thought it must mean hospice then,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like the world had crashed down on top of us and he was very sick on top of it. David has done a 180 since, health wise.â&#x20AC;? His improvement came after doctors at Cancer Treatment Center in Chicago decided to try a treatment called Brentuximab Vedotin. The antigen, often used for Hodgkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lymphoma, attaches to the CD30 protein in the tumor and attempts to halt its growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If this medication works; if they can make it stop progressing, then theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll talk about doing radiation to shrink it and then do the bone marrow transplant,â&#x20AC;? Tina Belcourt said. David Belcourt described the transplant as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;whole second battle,â&#x20AC;? trying to locate and then convince his body to accept the foreign marrow. He and Tina know the odds of finding a match for a bone marrow transplant arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ideal, and the odds are even slimmer with his Native American heritage. Yet, the potential benefits make their efforts worth it.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be honest, we want it to be him, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re selfish,â&#x20AC;? Tina said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But if someone in his name finds a match for somebody else . we know we might not get what we want, but we know some good can come out of it.â&#x20AC;? David has bought into the saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the youth are our future.â&#x20AC;? Combined with his belief in the teamwork and selflessness learned in athletics, he has coached youth basketball, baseball and flag football the last four years in Napoleon. He and his wife were passionate and active in passing the 2012 mileage that upgraded Napoleon High School last summer, adding a science wing and upgrading the gymnasium. In retur n, Napoleon High School and Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state co-workers held benefits to raise money for the Belcourt family this fall. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IBEW Local 252 held a bone marrow drive in his name to show their support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community by and large has come out in huge support,â&#x20AC;? David said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Had it not been for the community support, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be a different story right now, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure of it.â&#x20AC;? A Facebook page titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;David the Nativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battle with Cancerâ&#x20AC;? keeps the Belcourtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family and friends aware of changes to Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health through frequent posts and pictures.

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volunteers or donated items, write Cathy Johnson at the Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey, Mich. 49770, or send an email to cjohnson@petoskeynews. com. Because of the large number of requests, we will publish your listing only twice.

You can help Elementary School-based

mentors needed: Big Brother Big Sister volunteers are needed to participate in our school-based mentoring program at Sheridan and Lincoln Elementary schools, now until May 2014. Volunteers visit with a child once a week for about an hour. Together they share a friendship and enjoy lunch together, work on academics, or enjoy an activity in the library, playground, classroom, or gymnasium. Volunteers provide consistency, friendship, and the opportunity to share new activities with a child that will help the child develop new skills and interests. Its a great way to spend a lunch hour. Volunteer applicants must submit an application, provide references, agree to a background check, participate in an interview and screening process, and provide information to program staff regarding their interests, life experiences and skills working with others. Training is provided throughout the screening process and once accepted and matched. All activities take place on-site at the school. For more information about this volunteer opportunity, contact Gary Swaney, program director, (231) 946-2447 ext. 203. To volunteer for this opportunity or to see more volunteer opportunities go to the Char-Em United Way Volunteer Connections website: http://tinyurl.com/ volunteerconnections or call at (231) 487-1006.

AARP Foundation Tax Aide:

Tax preparation assistance will be provided for seniors in Emmet County at the Petoskey Friendship Center from Feb. 1 to April 15, 2014. Volunteers are needed for this service. Experience isn’t necessary; AARP will provide training on the latest tax preparation forms and software. Interested persons are asked to contact Sue Ann Bouwense at the Friendship Centers: (231) 347-3211 or (888) 347-0369, ext. 29.

Challenge Mountain is a

nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enriching and improving lives for the mentally and physically challenged through outdoor recreation. Challenge Mountain provides its own operational support by owning and operating two resale stores in Petoskey and Boyne City. The Boyne store is located at 1158 M-75 South and the Petoskey store is located at 2429 North U.S. 31. Store hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. Volunteers who staff the stores are crucial to the mission of the organization. For volunteer opportunities or for more information, contact Kristin Bates at (231) 582-6966.

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Springs is looking for community volunteers to help work in their many gardens on their facility grounds. If you’re interested in helping contact Ted Monroe at (231) 526-4436.

The Women’s Resource

Center needs volunteers to work at its safe home and Gold Mine Resale Shop. If you are available and would like to give even a few hours per month, contact Jamie Winters at (231) 347-1572.

The Petoskey Friendship

Center’s loan closet offers a wide variety of gently-used durable medical equipment for those facing surgery, illness, or long-term health conditions. The program is currently in need of wheelchairs, bedside commodes, toilet risers, shower chairs, bath benches, and wheeled walkers. If you would like to donate your clean, wellcared-for items, stop by the Petoskey Center at 1322 Anderson Road. A receipt for your donation will be provided.

The Gold Mine Resale Shop

of the Women’s Resource Center has two Petoskey locations, 1002 Emmet St. and 1878 U.S. 31 North. Both stores accept donations of gently used furniture, household items and clothing and are open from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Volunteers are also needed. Call (231) 347-3970 for additional information.

Zonta Club of Petoskey

is accepting donations of one yard or longer of 100 percent cotton and fiberfill. These will be used to make the mastectomy pillows that the club donates to the hospital. If you would like to donate contact Karen Clark at (231) 347-0313.

Meetings Wednesday, Jan. 15 BNI-Business Before

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strong conference room, Charlevoix Public Library. This group of writing enthusiasts (from beginner to published) encourage each other and share their work. The group welcomes all who are interested in writing for themselves, their family, and/or for publication. The group facilitator is Al Sevener. Call the library or visit the website for additional information, (231) 237-7340 or www.charlevoixlibrary.org.

Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club meets 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey. All players welcome. Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub.com or call (231) 881-0829 for information.

Academic news Grand Valley State Univer-

sity: Madeline Buntin, of Levering, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. Buntin is majoring in business and marketing. She is the daughter of Kim and Robert Buntin of Levering and a 2012 graduate of Harbor Springs High School.

Senior citizens Petoskey Friendship Cen-

ter activities Thursday, Jan. 16: 8:30 a.m. bridge; 8:30 a.m. foot care; 9 a.m. massage; noon lunch: homemade meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread; 1 p.m. ice cream social; 1 p.m. euchre; 1:30 p.m. caregiver support group.

Boyne Area Senior Center

activities Thursday, Jan. 16: noon lunch: beef stew; Wii bowling.

Charlevoix Senior Center

activities Thursday, Jan. 16: 11 a.m. chair yoga class; 11:30 a.m. Back Porch music; noon lunch: beef stew; 1 p.m. pinochle.

East Jordan Senior Center

activities Thursday, Jan. 16: karaoke day; noon lunch: beef stew; 12:30 p.m. movie day.

Project FREE preschool in

Petoskey has openings in both morning and afternoon sessions for children who turned age 4 before Nov. 1, 2013. Certified teachers provide art, music, computer time, dramatic play and skill-building activities to build students’ social and academic skills for a smooth transition into kindergarten. Project FREE preschool is offered half days, Monday through Thursday, October through May. Although there is often no cost to families, state eligibility requirements do exist. To learn more or register, call the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan at (231) 347-0067.

Playgroups, offered free

through the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, are for children birth-60 months and preschool-age siblings. The fall schedule is: 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Jordan Valley District Library Community Room, East Jordan; 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays at United Methodist Church, Alanson; 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Christ Lutheran Church, Boyne City; 9:30-11 a.m. Fridays at United Methodist Church, Petoskey. Call (231) 347-0067 or visit wrcnm.org for more information.

The Christian Science

Reading Room is a study room, library and bookstore. The public is welcome. It is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at 420 Waukazoo Ave. in Petoskey. Phone (231) 348-7648.

Cross of Christ Lutheran

Church’s Paper Pantry is open twice monthly to those in need. The pantry is open 5-7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, and 9-11 a.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. The pantry provides toilet paper, laundry soap, tooth paste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, bar soap, shampoo, and other items based upon availability at no charge to individuals in need of assistance.

Support the Habitat for

items at a discounted price and is open to the general public. The store has a new customer loyalty program and is located in the Harbor Plaza in Harbor Springs. (231) 347-8440. Like us on Facebook.

services. Appointments are available in Petoskey, East Jordan and Cheboygan. Call (231) 547-0295 or toll-free (877) 321-7070 to schedule an appointment.

Friendship Centers of

Emmet County, Council on Aging, offers services for age 60 and over and spouses. Meals on Wheels and in-home respite, homemaker and personal care are available on a donation basis. Congregate meals are served in Petoskey, Brutus and Pellston. Foot care, massage therapy, medication management, blood pressure screening, support groups, Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP age 55+), bus transportation, choir, fitness programs and more are offered on a no cost, donation or low cost basis. Call (231) 347-3211 or (888) 347-0369 for information.

Planned Parenthood

of West and Northern Michigan provides complete gynecologic 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) 347-9692.

Veterans Affairs of Em-

met County is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for assistance to all Emmet County veterans. Located at 3434 M-119, Suite D, Petoskey. Phone (231) 348-1780.

Self-help Celebrate Recovery, a

Christ-centered recovery program, meets at Third Day Fellowship & Outreach, 1204 Bridge St., Charlevoix every Tuesday. Dinner provided at 6:30 p.m.; meeting led by Mike Davis, begins at 7 p.m. Call (231) 547-8040 for more information.

The Harbor Springs Com-

munity Food Pantry, located in the lower level of the Holy Childhood Community Center building (entrance on Third Street), is open from 9:30 a.m.-noon every nonholiday Monday. Food is available for anyone in need in the Harbor Springs area. Those wishing to donate items may bring them to the pantry on Monday morning or leave them in baskets inside the entrances of the church from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Phone (231) 526-2017 ext. 43.

Health Department of

Northwest Michigan provides free vision and hearing screening. For hearing, it can screen children 6 months to 18 years of age. For vision, it can screen children ages 3-18. To make an appointment, call (231) 5470295 or (800) 432-4121.

Dental Clinics North, a

Christ-centered recovery program which meets at the Walloon Lake Community Church 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. For information, call Kathy, (231) 348-5527 or Terry, (231) 582-7590.

Anyone interested in forming a chemical sensitivity support/resource group can call (231) 529-6772.

Circle of Strength cancer

support group meets 10:30 a.m.-noon on the first Wednesday of every month at Charlevoix Area Hospital in the large classroom on the lower level of hospital, and on Beaver Island at the medical center at the same time.

Compassionate Friends, a

Bridge Club meets 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey. All players welcome. Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub. com or call (231) 881-0829 for information.

Pellston Friendship Cen-

Humanity by donating reusable household items and building materials. Income generated from donations is used to build a Habitat home for an Emmet County family. The ReStore sells the

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Boyne City Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. Thursday at Robert’s Restaurant in Boyne City.

Petoskey No. 1 BNI will

meet 7-8:30 a.m. Thursday at Petoskey United Methodist Church. Visitors welcome. For further information: http://www.bni-mi.com/migrand-rapids-petoskey/

The Lake Street Ensemble

meets 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the fellowship room of the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey. String, flute and recorder players of all levels of experience, are invited. Call conductor Bing Farrar at (231) 526-6017 for more information.

Petoskey Zonta Club meets

noon (first and third Thursday) at Stafford’s Perry Hotel.

Writers group meets 6 p.m. every Thursday in the Arm-

ter activities Thursday, Jan. 16: 9:30 a.m. water fitness Crooked River Lodge; noon lunch: homemade meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, bread.

Center hours for congregate meals are 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1 p.m. Sunday. The center is open every day at noon for recreation, Wii, card games and Internet service. The center is located on Cedar Street in Mackinaw City.

Miscellaneous The Boyne City High School

partnership of local health departments, provides dental care for children and adults with Medicaid, Healthy Kids, HK Delta Dental and MIChild and private pay for non-covered

Celebrate Recovery is 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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Class of 1947 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Water Street Café in Boyne City.

The Petoskey Community

Free Clinic office will have limited office hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Patient walk-in clinic is held on Wednesday evenings at 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey. Registration for the Wednesday clinic is from 1-6:30 p.m. For more information, call (231) 4873600.

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