WOW Here is a great oppor­ + For The Finer Things in Life tunity to get the home of your dreams, and if you hurry you can even be involved in the Set Don M: finishing touches of this im­ pressive home. You will be pleased with the open and IY ASH© and FINANCE very spacious floor plan. Plus there is even the ability for a www.whyLyndas.com LOW DOW \ P\YHt\T r LOW UOYMLYPAYMKXIS • 011;« 200 CARSL\ STOCK whole sepaprate in-law suite! 112.S. Park St., Boyne City, Ml $189,900.00 Buy Here Pay Here 231-582-9555 Cham

THE 2010 CHARLEVOIX COUNTY NEWS ALL-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM Serving Boyne City, East Jordan, Charlevoix, Boyne Falls. Walloon Lake, Slswortli ajid Ataftiotf; * * * Boyne City man charged with Recognition of criminal sexnal conduct in Otsego County

A 22-year- old Boyne City man is facing five counts of criminal sexual conduct involv­ Steven ing two thir­ Gardner teen-year-old girls. Steven W. Gardner was ar­ NATIONAL raigned April 8,2010 on four CRIME VICTIMS' counts of third-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct, which in­ RIGHTS WEEK volves penetration, and one count of fourth-degree crimi­ BEGINS nal sexual conduct, which in­ w volves touching. APRIL 18 State police from the Gay- lord Post led the investiga­ ByJimAkans tion into allegations the man hadjexual contact with two The numbers are alarming. 13-year-old Otsego County girls. Charges involving the The Washington D.C. Bureau of same victims are pending Justice statistics show.that approxi­ against Gardner in Emmet mately 21 million United States resi­ and Cheboygan counties, po­ dents age 12 and older were victims of lice said. Gardner is a current crimes in 2008. Most of these crimes registered sex offender in (approximately 16 million) were Charlevoix County. property related; a few were personal thefts, and many, up to 5 million, in­ volved violence. An estimated $581 million worth of property was stolen

SEE CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK PAGE 2 ' i ,— .->>"

ft?.r^. ^}-fifi. T !•; -'> 1 New Director for Commission on Aging

The county board of commissioners approved the contract appointment Commission with Messer at a commis­ By B. J. Conley on Aging seeks sion meeting on March 25. His salary is $68,250 per in honor of its' 40th anniversary new director for the By B.J. Conley year, plus county benefits Earth Day has become Earth Week Charlevoix County for 2010. STORY PS. 5 ' and a 40IK retirement Public forums Commission on The city will continue its A program. The interim di­ are scheduled Aging is in his second involvement in the Main rector, David Emmel, is ds follows: .'*' week on the job with the Street Program at the Asso­ being paid $10,000 per interim director staying ciate level, which will allow Classified month, however that fee until the new director is PH0T0 BY B.J. CONLEY East Jordan Civic Center, it to benefit from training will end soon. Emmel, acclimated to the position. Jack Messer is the new Executive 10:30 a.m., and education offered to of­ I Ads Director of the Charlevoix County With 35 years of experi- working as a consultant, Monday, April 19 ficials. ... Commission on Aging. He will at- reorganized the COA, as low as ence in public service man- tend ^ C0A'S Public Forum in Qualifying to become a worked on the commis­ Melrose Township Hall, agement, Jack Messer East Jordan on Monday, April 19 at Main Street Program city s sion's budget and updated 10:00 a.m., shouldn't take long to get 10:30 a.m. at the East Jordan Civic opens the doors to state Centen Senjors care the bylaws. Monday, April 26 2.00 up to speed Messer 59 ' 9»vers and grant opportunities, and al­ L •• i ' r, ^ ' ' otner interested members of the Messer said he is looking Delivered through- Boyne City High School, though those grants usually who lives in Bay Town- pub|ic are enCouraged to attend. forward to working with jout Charlevoix require the city to con­ ship, has a background seniors and advocacy 1:30 p.m., County each week. tribute in some formula of that includes managing di­ groups. Although he has Monday, May 17 rector of the regional of­ match, Main Street makes it no background in geriatric CALL fice of emergency management, that is related to but possible to make down­ separate from 9 -1-1. He also worked for the Michigan towns attractive to residents 989-732-8160 State Police where he began as a trooper, then eventually was promoted step by step to 1st Lieutenant. SEE MEW DIRECTOR PAGE 7 SEE MAIN STREET PAGE 7 r •-'• Kt'~ ri-f'-f- * ' \\ ; ••Uvi.'' I.'.-.<,. • •• $0.75 • Published by Michigan Media 7 day weather forecast News Briefs 8, 10 Movie Guide 9 Health & Wellness 6 Local Sports 11-13 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Real Estate : 14 High 70, low 48 High 52, low 36 High 53, low 35 High 57, low 39 High 61, low 35 High 60, low 39 High 56, low 37 8 ^37654^56678 ' ? SWwind13mph NWwind 16mph NNWwind 15mph WNW wind 8mph WSW wind 9mph N wind 10mph NNWwind 10mph Classifieds 15

+ PjQ .Box-205,- Boyne City, Ml 49712 • www.CharlevoixCountyNews.com • (989) 732-8160 • [email protected] Page 2 • Charlevoix County News ApriM5,2010 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews .com Concord Boyne hosts Kindergarten Roundup

BOYNE CITY - Concord Academy Boyne, a tuition-free ByB.J.Conley , Whistleblowers Act(MCL 15.362)1. nurse, then became a team leader! ar public Charter school, is holding its Kindergarten Roundup on Renkiewicz alleges that EvWis fired clinical coordinatotand in GctoJ>er ' Tuesday, April 20. AVegistered^e witKB yearsof: her installation for a report she 2006, was named nianagerof thede- x . School administrators ask parents to take this opportunity to employment^a$ thecbuntys public A - •mote'to him in defense pf employees mentia unit. ' i , [- visit the school, have their child individually tested, and meet nursing hojme* Gr^clvue Medical'1. ' s^e'said he planned to discipline. She Evans said the complaint is in; the \^th the teacher. Concord Academy Boyne is committed to excel­ CareFac0ity,l^e,^iCdm|)laintwitlj stated he woulril4. ? '/< fommon sense. * -,^ and patients needsare beinfg met,- - Elementary students, K-4, learn music through the Orff Janet "Renkiewicz^vas discharged . ••< ' The complaint stem that her job Grandvue has 21 days to aniwe^the'" method which helps students develop their natural sense of %y Administrator Kevin-Evans from ' p'erfdrmanee record was spotless , , complaint. ->-"<" t^ '\'~ ^ rhythm and melody through speech, movement and instrument fherposk|onas'maiiagerof the de- * until"jus t before her discharge when playing. This method helps students use both sides of their brain ment&:unat atGmftdvue.receiitly.;,', ~ ' ' two negative entries appeared. to achieve their optimal potential. She brought hercasfe under $hr,- s Renkiewicz began at Grandvue as a Please call (231) 582-9194 to schedule an appointment.

W L8CAT10N PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

warrant from Kalkaska County, move vehicle. April 03,2010 fender Registry AUTO REPAIR Boyne City Police Dept. also no insurance and driving 07:10 - Assisted Parks Dept 10:53 - Verified address for Sex Of­ has moved to a new location. while license suspended. Saturday, April 10,2010 07:15 - Assisted Parks Dept fender Registry Incident Report 8:38am Set of keys dropped 14;14 - Assisted citizen 4455 N} Waterman Rd. 12:50pm Responded to civil com­ 07:25- - Traffic stop on S Lake St off that were left at Avalanche. 16:10-Illegal burning (just east of tine Mallard Golf Course) plaint in the 300 block of E Divi­ near Water St for improper turn Tuesday, April 6,2010 17:20 - Assisted Chamber of Com­ East Jordan 12:17pm Assist State Police sion St. .08:30 - Arrest subject on bond vio­ 7:15aiti Open door reported in merce Fugitive Team arrest subject on 2:55pm 2 skateboarders located lation the 400 block of State St. All warrant. 21:07 - Traffic stop on State St near 231-222-2645 jn the Central business District. 11:20 - Domestic dispute OK . 2:55pm Received parking com­ Manning Dr for defective taillight 11:19pm Citation issued for speed. 12:45 - Traffic stop on S Lake St 12:49pm Report of solar light plaint at Lincoln and S Park near Water St for expired tabs 21:28 - Assisted Parks Dept stolen from yard in the 200 Streets. Owner contacted and 21:29 - Assisted Parks Dept Sunday, ApriM 1,2010 13:00 - Report of embezzlement block of North St advised to move car. 15:28 - Assisted Charlevoix County 1:32am Citation issued for broken Inter net 6:39pm Report of vehicle at 6:53pm 911 hang up call from Sheriff Dept April 08,2010 windshield and headlight out. Avalanche with doors open payphone outside PD. No one 17:45 - Assisted citizen 13:49 - Breaking & Entering 8:15am Citation issued for Driving Unlimited Hours. No Contracts! and no one around. It was around phone. 18:01-Civil dispute 14:39 - Larceny of hockey equip­ While License Suspended-4th. ment gone on arrival. 7:08pm Report of skateboard- . 22:50 - Assisted Parks Dept $ 8:50am Report of suspicious sit­ 15:58-Found bike ers in roadway on Park near 22:55 - Assisted Parks Dept JF*JW9' 18:49 - Traffic stop on Water St near Wednesday, April 7,2010 Division Streets. Gone on ar­ uation in the area of Main and ;• FREE 2477 Technical Support Front St. Lake St for careless driving , •instant Messages • ke* your b«Wy lisu 1:00am Assist with fire alarm in rival. April 04,2010 "• • tO e-mai addresses with WsbmaK! 2:30pm Gasoline drive off from 18:55 - Traffic stop for careless driv­ the 200 block of S Park St. 11 :.10pm 911 hang up call from 00:50 - Traffic stop on Maple St • Custom Start Page - news, wsafter & more! the 1300 block of Boyne Av ing on S Lake St near Water St 10:25am Parking violation at Lin­ Edwin St. All OK. near Cooperage St for defective •JtShfoear 2:53pm Noise complaint in the 20:17 - Public Peace disturbance coln and S Park Streets. muffler ( Surf up to 6X faster! ) 400 block of Harris St 21:21-911 hangup ^-—— just «3 mom 3:03pm Unlocked vehicle in the Friday,April 9,2010 01:23 - Traffic stop on Echo St near Sign Up Online! www.LocalNet.com 7:55pm Unlocked vehicle in the 22:23 - Assisted Parks Dept 200 block of S Lake St 6:56pm Report of vehicle Bridge St for driving, left of center 500 block of Jefferson St 22:34 - Assisted Parks Dept ^ Gail Today & Save! blocking entrance to parking 01:58 - Traffic stop on Water St near 9:12pm Assisted Sheriff's Depart­ Thursday, April 8,2010 lot in the 200 block of E Water Bridge St for defective taillights ment with arrest on Wilson Rd 07:20 - Assisted Parks Dept Reliable Internet Access Since 1994 12:58am Arrested subject on St. Owner located and asked to Charlevoix County 07:30 - Assisted Parks Dept Monday,ApriI12,2010 12:05-Assisted Fire Dept Sheriff's Department 12:15 - Larceny of kayak 11:00am Green kayak stolen from April 5-11,2010 Is Your Business Advertising in the Phone the 300 block of N Lake St 17:08 - Stalking complaint 4:00pm Received complaint of 22:00 - Assisted Parks Dept COMPLAINT NUMBER Guide, Verizon Yellow Pages or Yellow Book? barking dogs in the area of Trent 22:05 - Assisted Parks Dept and Second Streets. Made con­ 911 Hang Up Call 3 tact with owner. April 05,2010 Alarm .....2 Don't sign a contract yet. Check with us first. Animal Complaint 10 5:44pm Report of citizen burning 09:11 -Assisted City Treasurer Assault 1 on Wilson St. Burn ban still on. 10:44 - Verified address for Sex Of­ You can save 50% - 80%.... Citizen contacted and put fire out. fender Registry Assist Other Agency :.4 Car/Deer Accident 4 8:12pm Parking citation issued 12:43 - Verified address for Sex Of­ Citations Issued 14 in the 100 block of S Lake St. fender Registry " Advertise your business 14:04 - Served junk ordinance viola­ Civil Complaint 1 tion Disturbance 1 East Jordan Police Dept. 14:08 - Served junk ordinance viola­ Domestic Dispute 1 Incident Report tion Fraud 1 in the new BIZ BOOK! 20:40-Assisted Parks Dept Found Property 1 April 02,2010 20:50 - Assisted Parks Dept Larceny 2 21:02 - Annoying phone calls Lockout 4 The BIZ BOOK is mailed to every address in Otsego & Crawford 08:09 - Assisted Parks Dept 08:10 -Assisted Parks Dept 23:20 - Assisted ACSD Mental Subject f. 1 Counties and will be distributed throughout northern Michigan. 10:52 - Assisted Fire Dept w/traffic 23:30 - Suspicious vehicle Miscellaneous Criminal 1 Your listing will include your business name, address, phone (Cell control Noise Complaint 1 or land line) and web site address. (If you contact us by May 10th) 16:25-Illegal Burning April 06,2010 Paper Service 18 20:15 - Arrested subject on warrant 02:30 - Suspicious vehicle Private Property Accident 1 Property Check 5 If you own a business in Northern Michigan con­ 21:00 - Assisted Parks Dept 08:21 - Keys locked in vehicle 21:05 - Assisted Parks Dept 13:27 - Subject arrested for assault Property Damage Accident 1 tact us today for our low advertising rates and 21:30 - Traffic stop on M-32 near & battery Road Hazard 1 save up to 80% from what other books charge. Airport for defective taillights 22:00 - Assisted Parks Dept Suspicious Situation 7 22:20 - Subject arrested on warrant 22:10 - Assisted Parks Dept Traffic Stop 38 If you own a home-based 23:57 - Traffic stop on State St near Trespassing 3 business be sure and send Depot St for defective headlights April 07,2010 Unknown Accident 1 us your business listing in­ 10:28 - Verified address for Sex Of­ Assist Citizen 3 formation to be included in the BIZ BOOK. If dust is the problem... Call our office at 989-732-8160 or e-mail us at NORTHERN MICfflGAN DUST CONTROL [email protected] is the solution Contact us today! Deadline is May 10. Contact any of our local staff: Dave Baragrey 1 • Dave Baragrey 2 • Bill Wishart Northern Michigan Jodi Maxon • Kerry Owens

PUBLISHED LOCALLY BY CHOICE PUBLICATIONS, DUST CONTROL, INC. PUBLISHERS OF THE WEEKLY CHOICE AND CHARLEVOIX COUNTY NEWS (231)237-9171 s r 1-800-800-6127 05916 US 31 SOUTH CHARLEVOIX, Ml 49720 [email protected] April 15,2010 Charlevoix County News • Page 3

CALL (989) 732-8160 FAK (888) 240-5499 News EMAIL [email protected] MSU TO HOLD NEW ECONOMY WORKSHOPS

Michigan State University will lead a series of free training programs this spring to help citi­ zens understand shifts in Michi­ gan's economy and what will be needed to get the state moving in a prosperous direction. There are three separate train­ ing programs, with each progres­ sively more complex. The first program, Fundamen­ tals of the New Economy, will take place on Members from the Day of Caring committee gather early to start plans for this year's event. Day of Caring will be September 14,2p|$| Monday, April 19,7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at die Charlevoix Pub­ lic Library. This program will describe how Michigan's present Committee Members Needed for 7* Annual Day oi Cari economic circumstances devel: he Day of Caring committee and Char- is needed to ensure a successful event for all who of the needs this year," said Savanah Zednic|Ip| oped, and emphasize that be­ Em United Way started planning this are involved. The committee is seeking new mem­ project coordinator from Char-Em United ^¾ cause Michigan has many assets year's event. Day of Caring will be Sep­ bers to assist with planning from the Boyne City, 15 there is good reason to be hope­ T The committee is currently represented by"* ^ ful about our economic future. tember 14,2010- in honor of the National Day of East Jordan, and northern Emmet County areas. American Red Cross-Northern Lower Michigan The second program, Place- Service and Remembrance on September 11. The The committee meets monthly from now Chapter, Bay Winds Federal Credit Union,f*|| Based Regional Economic Plan­ one-day event is an incredible opportunity for through September sharing skills and ideas to or­ Charlevoix County Commission on Aging* ^ ning, is scheduled for people in our community to get involved and vol­ ganize and promote Day of Caring. Last year the Charlevoix Library, Charlevoix High SchoS®|| Wednesday, May 19,8:30 am unteer their time to complete projects that area committee helped bring 690 volunteers together Emmet County Friendship Centers, Harbarjnf to 12:00 pm at the Charlevoix non-profits and organizations just don't have the with 57 projects. dustries, Huntington National Bank, Nordt*@en- Public Library. staff, time, or funds to complete without help. "Last year we had many project requests from tral Michigan College and St. Mary's Cemept. If This intermediate-level pro­ Volunteers are matched with non-profits, the Boyne City-East Jordan area, but unfortu­ you have ideas to share and want to help plan Efay gram will focus on a simple com­ schools, and government agencies from all over nately we couldn't find enough volunteers to com­ of Caring contact Char-Em United Way at 4871- mon vision and Charlevoix and Emmet counties during Day of plete them. We're hoping that having committee [email protected] "* j basic goals for prosperity, and members from those areas will help us meet more will describe Michigan's critical Caring. With such a large geographical area, help assets arid strategies to help create new CHARLEVOIX COUNTY RECORDS APRIL 15,2010 regional prosperity. . . The dhjrd.proparfti'Stfat'egies DISTRICT C0UR1 iri jail With credit for four days. serve 15 days, 332 days held in MARRIAGE LICENSES '§ to^Bridge the Gap, will be held Paul Earl Shafer II, 22, East Jordan. abeyance, 10 days of community service in Traverse City on June 11. The following pases were recently de­ Driving while intoxicated and selling/fur­ work. David Alan Martinchek of Charlevoix"-*^ and Kathryn Mary Hall of Charlevoix? This six-hour advanced program cided in the 90th District Court for the nishing alcohol to minors. Sentenced to Zachary Dane Whitley, 23, Boyne City. County of Charlevoix: pay $1,630 in fines and costs and Use of Vicodin. Sentenced to pay $600 in Kevin Scott Ashbridge of East Jordjin i will address detailed economic Wayne Collins Pardee, 23, East Jordan. $325.39 in restitution, and to 93 days in fines and costs and to 365 days in jail, and Cheri Lynn Gensman of Easfe i analyses that can help govern­ Driving while license suspended and no jail with credit for three days, 75 days serve 30 days,\335 days held in Jordan j, •$. ments create and implement re­ security. Sentenced to pay $525 in fines held in abeyance, 15 days of community abeyance and 18 months on probation. gional strategic growth plans. and costs and to two days In jail with service work; one year on probation. Jerry Dale Jackman Jr., 39, East Jor­ DIVORCES GRANTED " | credit for two days. dan. Driving while impaired. Sentenced "These workshops," said Dean Cory Matthew Vroman, 19, East Jor­ The following people were recently % to pay $1,285 in fines and costs and to Solomon, Charlevoix County Kevin Mac Hersha, 25, East Jordan. dan. No license on person. Sentenced to granted a Judgment of Divorce in the i pay $350 in fines and costs. 93 days in jail with credit for one day, 77 MSU Extension Director, "will Driving while license suspended. Sen­ 33rd Circuit Court for Charlevoix | days held in abeyance, 15 days of com­ be a great way for interested citi­ tenced to pay $310 in fines and costs. Timothy Steven Kondrat, 19, Boyne County: | Falls. Driving while license suspended. munity service work and one year on zens, government leadersand Christopher Lewis Osawabine, 18, Shawnee Foss vs. Guy Foss Jr. $ probation. economic development profes­ Charlevoix. Driving without a license. Sentenced to pay $350 in fines and Sentenced to pay $200 in fines and costs. Jeremiah Robert Harmon, 30, Indian sionals to learn the tools for i costs. Richard Ralph Tessmer Jr., 55, Hous­ River. Assault and battery. Sentenced to ASSUMED NAMES bringing our region back." Valerie Lynn Loranger, 20, Boyne City. ton, TX. Driving while intoxicated. Sen­ pay $400 in fines and costs and to 93 All three workshops will be Truly Materialistic, 114 Amber Lane, East| Possession of marijuana and use of nar­ tenced to pay $1,080 in fines and costs days in jail with credit for four days, serve Jordan by Wendy Congdon f held in many other Michigan lo­ cotic-cocaine. Sentenced to pay $1,105 and to 41 days in jail with credit for one 89 days. Ghettomutt Ramps & Rails, 9170 North- % cations. They are part of the new in fines and costs, and to 365 days in jail day, 30 days held in abeyance, 10 days April Sue Cross, 33, Mount Pleasant. pointe Woods Drive, Charlevoix by i§ Michigan Prosperity Initiative, with credit for one day, serve five days, of community service work, six months Non-sufficient funds. Sentenced to pay David $ an innovative effort by Michi­ 344 days held in abeyance, 15 days of on probation. $400 in fines and costs and $600.30 in Scott Stebe and Laura Ann Stebe -,^,. J gan State University in partner­ community service work; one year on Samantha Rae Duffey, 22, Ypsilanti. restitution and to seven days in jail with Ghettomutt Board Company, 9170 *$*gl ship with state agencies and probation. Non-sufficient funds. Sentenced to pay credit for seven days. Northpointe Woods Drive, Charlevoix | $350 in fines and costs. Michelle Leigh Hammond, 17, major state organizations to Gary Lee Brodin, 67, Charlevoix. As­ by David $ sault and battery. Sentenced to pay $350 Steffiney Ann Carpenter, 37, Boyne Charlevoix. Minor in possession. Sen­ help return economic prosperity Scott Stebe and Laura Ann Stebe ^ in fines and costs and to 93 days in jail City. Driving while impaired and open in­ tenced to pay $250 and to 30 hours of Eric Berarducci, 6416 Old US 31 South, % to the state. with credit for 16 days. toxicant in motor vehicle. Sentenced to community service work. Charlevoix by Eric Berarducci ^*pg For more information contact Brian Kent Duke, 53, Rapid City. Check pay $1,030 in fines and costs and to 41 Daniel Oliver Cote, 19, Boyne City. H. Peters Handyman Services, 929 W^lf the MSU Extension offices in - no account. Sentenced to pay $350 in days in jail with credit for one day, 30 Minor in possession of alcohol. Sen­ son Street, Boyne City by Henry Pe- % Charlevoix fines'and costs and $85 in restitution. days held in abeyance, 10 days of com­ tenced to pay $250 in fines and costs ters | (231-582-6232) or Emmet Sherryl Marie Mosley, 42, Charlevoix. munity service work and nine months on and to 30 hours of community service Unique Painting, 710 Hemlock, Boyne jjf (231-348-1770) Counties. On­ Disorderly person. Sentenced to pay probation. work. City by Matthew O'Keefe and Angela % line registration is available at $300 in fines and costs. Lonell Bradley Perry, 19, Charlevoix. Daniel Macconnachie, 49, Grosse Christopher |g www.landpolicy.msu.edu/mpi. Billie Kenneth Miracle, 36, East Jordan. Possession of marijuana. Sentenced to Pointe Woods. No license on person. Charlevoix Machine Products, 15164¾¾ Disturbing the peace. Sentenced to pay pay $950 in fines and costs and to 365 Sentenced to paty $200 in fines and Ferry Road, Charlevoix by James •-*S5 $200 in fines and costs and to four days days in jail with credit for eight days, costs. Bearss

1 2 3 6 7 10 11 CROSSWORD PUZZLE * 1, 8 ' 12 m15 Across ' - 1- Pressure; 5- Cross inscription; 9- Dash lengths; 12-; boy!; 13- 16 lift?; 15- Split; 16- Pierce with a knife; 17-Assorted; 18- Give up; • * 19- Teacher; 21- Release from slavery; 23- Snack; 24- favor; 25- 18 120 21 122 Spurt; 28- In public, it's ladies or men; 33- Covered with mud; 34- 23 • Della's creator; 35- Dextrous, lively; 36- Brit, lexicon; 37- Lucid; 38- HHHH Acapulco aunt: 39- Ship stabilizer: 41- Emplovs: 42- Biblical abode of E^^H^^I •- W£ TAKE PWDE IN UE&PINQ YOU OOMFOPTABIE the dead; 44- Registered; 46- Crevice; 47- Deserter; 48- Cries of dis­ 2S 2(3 27 l2B l2» 30 31 32 covery; 49- Woodblock; 53- Scatter; 57- Asian sea; 58- Thorny flowers; 33 •34 3S 60- Switch ending; 61- Extremely; 62-Author Zola; 63- Finishes; 64- Aurora's counterpart; 65- Songwriter Jacques; 66- Capone's nemesis; 231-264-8323 36 • • 38 - Down 101 Water St, Boyne City, MI 497 {p 38 •40 • ll43 1- Clasp for a door; 2- Kitchen addition; 3- Not much; 4- Bloodsucking fly; 5- Deeply personal; 6- Sound of a horse; 7- Latin king; 8- As previ­ - " 44 45 •46 Stop in and look around ously given, in footnotes; 9- K-6; 10- Calf-length skirt; 11- Editor's mark;

47 • for in-store Specials, j ese drama; 25- Cigarette; 26- Female sovereign; 27- Mammary gland ^^^fl^HH . I 46 £0 51 •52 • S3 54 55 56 231-582-7149 • Fax 231-582-72|7 in cows; 28- Cultivate; 29- Exclamation to express sorrow; 30- Like Cheerios; 31- Betelgeuse's constellation; 32- Dry and crumbly; 34-Ad­ ditional; 37-Artistic pursuits; 40-Arrogant; 42- Ladies of Sp.; 43- Per­ 57 58 59 60 r\jome see us for all your boating needs " i son that is no longer popular; 45- Resinous deposit; 46- Wedgelike tool; 48- Designer Simpson; 49- Swell; 50- Hydrox rival; 51- Crew 6! 62 63 Open? Days per Week needs; 52- Grave; 54- "Rule Britannia" composer; 55- Agrees tacitly; «4 1 65 68 56- Crash wherever convenient; 59- Highly respectful way of address­ ing a man; » 1 1 i , mm ..CW'«^*l'-B!»/.je\S4 wt« («BiO•¾.¾W.«¾'¾•^'¢W* •rf•^t•.S#>-'-rf.TJ,. ,¾. , ,. ,, .„f^v P&cje 4 • Charlevoix County News April 15, 2010 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com

f< i ?>•*> National rime Victims' Rights Week

BEGINNING APRIL 18TH

Continuedfrom Front Pg. uniformed in regards to the that is hurt by a crime emotion­ status of the offender. ally or physically." that same year, with an aver- "Crime Victims' Rights: She adds, "My job is to explain Ig^loss per offense as just Fairness, Dignity, Respect" is the court procedures to them and OYer$ 1,300. Keeping pace this year's powerful theme support them during the various Ffth, technology, internet for National Crime Victims' hearings. I meet with them before Rights Week, which begins court to explain what is going to Your Rights fraud was over $264 million m 2008 (about $931 per vic­ on April 18th, and celebrates happen, be with them in court as a Victim of Crime tim) and the number of iden­ the 26th anniversary of the for emotional support and talk passage of the Victims of with them afterwards to explain tity fraud cases rose for the V; As a victim of a crime, you have the following basic rights as provided by Article I, Crime Act. National Crime the next steps. Whatever I can do first time in five years, result­ Section 24 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan: Victim's Rights Week not to make sure their wants are ing in 10 million victims. > ., The rightto be treated with fairness and respect for your dignity andpnV only raises awareness of this heard." .; Behind these frightening •rv yacy throughout the process. statistics are the faces and hallmark of American justice, The Victims of Crime Act also The right to timely disposition of the case following the arrest of the ac­ lives of crime victims and, as it serves as a recommitment provides for assistance in post well as their families, that to the ideals and values in­ sentencing rights, such as letting cused. quickly unravel as they at­ herent in the Acl; providing the victim know when the of­ '-•' " The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the tempt to come to grips with victim assistance as they face, fender has a parole hearing and :: juvenile justice process. - •**"•• ^- *- ••- " *••- *•-.?» -- --.^--- the financial, physical and when they are released from jail : the physical, emotional and ' The right to notification of court proceedings. . financial repercussions of psychological effects of being or prison. •, .,...the right to attend court proceedings. a target of crime. "Victims now have a voice and being subjected to a criminal 2 act. . "There are many different a platform in the courtroom," - ; The right to confer with the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney assigned to . -.,-: Prior to the passage of the kinds of victims," states Kris- states Peggy Mills, Cheboygan \ the case. Victims of Crime Act in ten Herrriman, who is part County Victim Rights Advocate. .: . The right to make a statement to the court at sentencing. 1984, crime victims were of the Victims Advocate Pro­ "That can play a key role in the .The right to restitution. • • ' . V :: gram in Charlevoix County, resolution of a case. This also often cast aside in the eyes of •.'.-•; The right to information about the conviction, sentence, imprisonment, the legal system, obtaining "ranging from assault & bat­ provides a way to help the victim ; >and release of the accused. . little or no assistance in their tery, domestic violence, sex­ feel whole again, some sense that recovery, without a voice in ual crimes, breaking & their feelings are recognized and the trial process, typically left entering, larceny.....anyone validated. Justice now serves the As a victim of crime, you also have the following rights under the Crime Victim's victim as well." '•• -Rights Act of 1985. In order to fully exercise these rights, and to be in- Peggy Mills points out that / formed of the status of your case, you must complete and return the Vic-. being a victim of crime is often a c, tim's Rights Request form that is forwarded to you by the prosecutor's tiountv News life-altering event. ; : office. You have the following rights prior to prosecution upon written re- ' "There is suddenly a new nor­ :, ~ quest: mal' in life," she observes, "and Published Weekly V . To be notified about victim's compensation benefits and the address df.V .• part of the process is adjusting to on Thursday. that new normal; such as re-es­ ;"• Jihe Victims Compensation Board. tablishing boundaries. It may To be given the telephone number of the Regional Detention Center to call Distributed to Boyne City, East Jordan, sound easy...but it isn't." ' t6 determine if the defendant has been released from custody. Charlevoix, Boyne Falls, Walloon Lake, The Victims of Crime Act in­ {'.:• to be instructed on court procedures. Ellsworth and Atwood. cludes the establishment of the ";":•;- •.- -To be notified of the procedures to follow if you are threatened or intimi- s 5 Available on News Stands: 75 cents a copy. Crime Victims Fund, which ap­ . ; cjated by the defendant, propriately, is financedb y fines Subscriptions: On-Line delivery to your Inbox: $25.00/year. and penalties paid by offenders. '*• Post-Sentence Rights Provided Only Upon Written Request Local Home Delivery of the News: $35.00/year. Over the years, the fund has Out-of-County Delivery of the News: $55.00/year. -. To take advantage of the post-sentence rights, you must notify the Sheriff Local Home Delivery Plus On-Line Subscription: $45.00/year. grown from $68 million to nearly Out-of-County Delivery Plus On-Line Subscription: $65.00/year. , v (if the defendant was jailed) or the Department of Corrections (if the defen­ Deadline Monday Noon. $2 billion and supports victim compensation programs nation­ dant was sent to prison), that you want to be notified of defendants release- Place Classified ads on-line at . or placement change. It is your responsibility to keep them informed of your. www.CharlevoixCountyNews.com wide. It also helps to fund victim 20 cents/word, $2 minimum. assistance programs, such as rape , .current address. •• crises and domestic violence pro­ . -;*; r To receive within thirty (30) days of your request, a notice of the earliest Publisher: On-Line Manager: grams. 'Dave Baragrey 1 Chad Baragrey • * - possible release date for the defendant. E-Mail "The concepts of'fairness, dig­ , ,.¾ «Jo be notified of a release or pending release of the defendant to a com-1 . [email protected] [email protected] nity and respect' are highly in­ i.ilriijnity residential, program extended furlough or transfer to community sta- General Manager: News Reporter: trinsic for crime victims and Dave Baragrey 2 >''|us. • • B.J. Conley survivors," states Anne Seymour, [email protected] : [email protected] - &to be.notif ied of a reduction of defendant's sentence as a result of the. Photography National Crime Victim Advo­ News Editor: Vic Ruggles cate. "It means supporting them ; prison Overcrowding Emergency. Powers Act. : Jim Akans where they are in the aftermath of ;£;. To be promptly notified of defendant's release on paroie. \ [email protected] criminal victimization, and ensur­ - ,:V. To.be notified of hearing on reprieve, commutation or pardon of sentence. Sports Editor: ing that they have voices and Mike Dunn choices in their difficult recovery • Your Obligations and Responsibilities to our Community as a Victim of Crime [email protected] ,, E-Mail News Releases and Announcements to process, whether or not they- As a victim of crime, your help is very important to our system of justice. Office ©CharlevoixCountyNews, com choose to report the crime and :£%fjen victims report a crime and testify, they help to make the community a/ engage in justice processes." ; iSafer place to live. As a citizen of our community and as a victim of a crime, Michigan Media Inc. There will be and annual ; PO Box 205, Boyne City, Ml 49712 Crime Victim Foundation Can­ .-) fpfease be advised of the following obligations: ' - Phone 989-732-8160 Fax:888-240-5499 dlelight Vigil held at the Capitol -•£;-« Report the,crime immediately. Notice to Readers: Typically, most advertising is honest and clear about Rotunda in Lansing on Wednes­ 5$: Cooperate fully with law enforcement officials special offers, however, please be sure to read the contents thoroughly to avoid misrepresentation. Michigan Media does not warranty the accu­ day, April 21st at 6pm. For addi­ ;V i., Cooperate fully with prosecuting officials racy or reliability of content and does not accept any liability for injuries or damages caused to the reader or advertiser that may result from con­ tional information about ^i'-testify honestly and completely ; ,; ', tent contained in this publication. Errors in advertising should be re- National Crime Victims Week sported immediately. Damage from errors will not exceed the cost of the J/.^Mwnediately notify the Crime Victim's Services Division in the event of a Y .-• advertisement for one issue. Michigan Media, Inc. reserves the right to and the Victims' of Crime Act, publish or refuse ads at their discretion. =¾.¾¾¾¾ in your address or phone number. • ,,;' visit www.ovc.gov/ncvrw. April 15, 2010 Charlevoix County News • Page^ 5 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com Otsego County Republicans host "Meet the Candidates"

Otsego County Republicans are hosting "Meet confident decision in the voting booth." Opt/ > the Candidates" for the 105th State House Seat dinner and fellowship will follow at 7:00 PM <-.i on April 27,2010 at 5:30 PM at Marsh Ridge Jac s Place. The candidate and websites are as .-o I Resort in the Bergin Building. The State House lows: Greg MacMasters Seat is currently held by Kevin Elsenheimer who (www.gregmacmaster.com); Dennis Lennox is leaving this post because of term limits. There (www.fixinglansing.com); Ken Glasser are five candidates vying for the position in the (www.voteforkenglasser.com); Triston Cole primary election, August 3rd. The event will (www.tristoncole.com); and Tim Boyko begin with an informal meet and greet at 5:30. (www.timboyko.com). You are encouraged to There will be brief Otsego GOP meeting at 6:00 view their websites and prepare questions for :¾ PM followed by candidate speeches. Following candidates. The public is welcome to attend. •; the speeches will be a second opportunity for you plan to stay for dinner please RSVP with questions and answers from the individual candi­ Marsh Ridge at 732-5552. dates. Robert Huta, Chair of the Otsego GOP, Visit Otsego County GOP at www.otse- says, "this will be an opportunity to talk directly gogop.org or on Facebook: Otsego County the candidates and address issues of concern to Michigan Republican Party. you personally. In August you'll be able to make a

Showcasing the Best Chefs in the State of Michigan

If you are looking for a fun-filled, exciting Cafe of Cadillac; Chef Angus Campbell, inter­ event don't miss the 3rd Annual Chef's Chal­ national chef and professor at Grand Rapids lenge for Challenge Mountain, April 23-25, Community College; Chef Rob Haney, U.S. 2010 at Boyne Mountain. Olympic pastry chef; Barb Tholin, editor and Chef Teams from Northern and Southern co-publisher of Edible Grande Traverse; and Michigan present the state's great Agricultural Ruth Mossok Johnston, author and food jour­ diversity at its succulent finest, complimented nalist. by fine Michigan wines and micro-brews, a true The celebrity judges, among other special premier Michigan event. guests, will lead a series of seminars in the Civic Boyne Mountain Resort offers the finest Center available to the public on Saturday, amenities in the mid-west—golf, skiing, Solace from 9 am until 5:30 pm. On Sunday, April 25, Spa, Avalanche Bay—Michigan's best indoor local high school culinary students take center water park, a new zip line and much, much stage as the chefs-in-training compete in their more. Plan to celebrate spring at Chefs Chal­ own tasting competition from 12 p.m. to 2 lenge and bring the entire family. p.m. The event takes place at Boyne Moun­ Judging will take place in two separate tain's Stein Eriksen's restaurant and offers a bar- events: beque theme. Tasting tickets can be purchased - Tasting; chefs, microbrewers, vintners and at the event and are six for $10. spirits distillers are judged by a team of All Chefs Challenge proceeds go to help celebrity judges and the public; Challenge Mountain, the nation's only adaptive - Iron-Chef cook-off; between the winning recreational facility dedicated exclusively to And the Planet Doesn't i teams from the South and North. people with special needs. 100% of all donated This year's celebrity judges consists of Chef dollars go directly to our programs. Michelle Bommarito of Food Network fame, For additional event information, please visit Look a Day Oyer 4.5 Billion who also serves as the event emcee; Chef Her­ www.chefs-challenge.com. mann Suhs, owner of Hermann's European By Jim Akans

1970 was a particularly troubled year.,.Appllo 13 had a near disaster'in space,-Kent State'•'•' University was the site of a student war protest that escalated with devastating conse- ! °1^ quences, the Beatles broke up, a few rock icons died at a very young age, and there was Sift- tie publicized meltdown at a nuclear plant in South Carolina. .-. a? so OTSEGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Yet 1970, on April 22nd of the year to be precise, also marked the very first Earth Day?G Earth Day was originally proposed by a'Wisconsin Senator named Gaylord Nelson,swho STUDENT AUTHOR'S NIGHT was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his efforts, as a nationwide eiivi-' ronmental protest to "shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the%a- tional agenda." Sounds a bit like a tea party gathering. :WJ_ AND OPEN HOUSE It is estimated that nearly 20 million Americans joined in the Earth Day "protest," '! ?/l1 lamenting the deterioration of the environment/from oil spills, polluting factories, the *J^Xi Thursday, April 29th ~ 6:30 to 8 pm. dumping of raw sewage, and use of pesticides and other toxins. Echoing many sentiments* tS Otsego Christian School will be having a special "Author's Night" we continue to hear to this day, the call was to promote change in creating a healthier/ *' and Open House here at the school on Thursday, April 29th from 6:30 more sustainable living environment. to 8 pm. The impact of that first Earth Day 40 years ago led to the creation of the United The student's have been busy writing all kinds of stories and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean W|f||l poems, and we will be showcasing those in the Matz Center that night. All of our families are invited to come check out the children's and Endangered Species Acts. . ;il§P handiwork, and to enjoy a time of refreshments, fellowship and fun. In honor of the 40th anniversary, Earth Day has become Earth Week in many part of jfj Everyone is invited to check out our school and meet our wonder­ the country. One of the biggest events is a Climate Rally the Earth Day Network is hold-)| ful teachers! ingon the National Mall in Washington, DC, featuring appearances by Sting, John Leg- jj| t&tWtlq, 1377 M-32 East'• Gaylord, Ml 49735 end, James Cameron, the Reverend Jessie Jackson and many other artists and leaders {* 989-732-8333 concerned out the care and feeding of our planet. Earth Day evenst will also be held in iS New York City, Morocco, India, Argentina, Japan, and in coundess other communities, \* large and small, located across the globe. }f A few things to consider about how | we humans utilize our planet; | - We each use about 12,000 gallons of water a year, one-third of that to flush our toileti* - The more than 500 million (and growing) vehicles on earth each burns about 2 gal- || Ions of fuel daily. Each gallon of burned fuel releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the air - Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is up i* 4 4 thirty-five percent. || 4 4 - It took 125 years for the world population to consume the first trillion barrels of oilj i| 4 4 •• the next trillion will only take 30 years. We will consume forty-seven percent more oili© |l 4 4 !• 2030 than we did in 2003. 'v*3 It 4 4 !• 4 4 • - Oil production is in decline in 33 of the 48 largest oil producing countries. j| 4 4 • - 14 billion pounds of trash, and 5 million tons of oil, end up in the ocean each yeac^ jS 4 y/^-o iviain CDireet, tnswortn • un ine oreezeway 4 • - It takes ninety-percent less energy to recycle cans than to make new ones, and, rec-jsn js 4 4 • 4 4 • cling one can saves enough energy to watch TV for three hours (allowing us to create .rnjp$ 4 • empty cans) ^¾. ]* 4 • - Recycled paper requires sixty-four percent less energy to make than paper from virgiri| 4 Weekly Wacky Sales • wood, and every ton of paper recycled prevents the destruction of 17 trees (at least for.1l jjf 4 • paper) ^ • ,^ | 4 April 6-15: clothes with buttons Buy 1 get 1 FREE • 4 • - Only eleven percent of the earths surface is currently used to grow food, yet every dayj 4 April 16-22: clothes with zippers Buy 1 get 1 FREE • approximately 18,000 children die from chronic hunger, malnutrition and related .illness % 4 • • Even for those who are not attending a national rally or Earth Day event in your com- jf 4 <£ • Clothing, furniture, household items, books...and more!

continue to age long and gracefully. ~;~™-lf \ 8i Page % • Charlevoix County News April 15, 2010 HEALTH AND WELLNESS On-line at www.charlevoixGountynews.com HOSPICE >»/ \oillrwo\i \hchiiiJti In partnership «ith tli'itlth Department of .\orllnvest Michigan Back Pain and Pregnancy Hospice of Northwest Michigan's By Derek Semp or midwife will be able to provide exercises new logo demonstrates partnership specially designed for pregnant women. (jh with Health Department or many women, back pain and preg­ Walking for 20-30 minutes each day can nancy go hand in hand and not sur­ also be very helpful. prisingly, there are a number of Trie Board of Directors for Hospice of North­ F The need increasing as the pregnancy physical reasons why it occurs. west Michigan has approved a new logo for the progresses, rest is also an important factor. 1. Hormones. During pregnancy, hormones agency, which provides comprehensive hospice When sleeping, lying on the side is advised can soften ligaments causing more move­ services in partnership with the Health Depart­ with a pillow between the knees. An extra ment in the joints than usual and in some ment of Northwest Michigan. pillow under the growing tummy will also cases the ligaments are stretched or strained. take a lot of pressure of the spinal column. "Our close relationship with the Health Depart­ 2. Uterus. The growing fetus in the uterus ment makes us unique among hospices in North­ Most of the discomfort women feel in the can cause changes in posture which result in ern Michigan," said Cheri Hoffman, Executive later stages of pregnancy can be attributed lower back pain. As the entire area enlarges, Director. "Sometimes people think we're separate to back pain, so paying close attention to pressure is put on the spine and vertebra. from the Health Departments hospice program. avoiding it is paramount. Proper lifting 3. Position of fetus. Especially in the later The new logo clearly demonstrates our partner­ technique should be observed no matter stages of development, the position of the ship;" how heavy the object, that is the legs should fetus can compress neryes in the spinal col­ be bent at the knee and the back kept A home care team led by a registered nurse is umn, causing back pain. straight at all times. At no stage should you customized for clients, whether they are enrolled bend over with straight legs. If there is an­ in the Health Department's home health care pro- Once you have determined which of the other child, picking up your child should gramor the Hospice of Northwest Michigan. physical reasons is causing your back pain, also be treated carefully. Clients who have received home health care serv­ there are some steps you can take to lessen ices" can keep the same team members if they need Finally, domestic work should be kept to the pain and in some cases eliminate the hospice services. a minimum, especially vacuuming. An ex­ problem. The most important thing to re­ "Cross training nurses and therapists for both tension may be required to prevent the back member is that the body changes during home care and hospice sets us apart from other from being bent and a good tip for hanging pregnancy and that some simple strategies providers," Hoffman said. "Caring for people in clothes is to place the basket on a table or can go a long way to keeping those changes their homes is intimate. Our clients tell us they chair, so the need to constant bend down is in check. appreciate the seamless transition from home care removed. When carrying bags of shopping, The biggest factor for back pain and preg­ to nospice we can provide." the load should be evenly balanced, i.e. one nancy is posture. Slouching should be light bag in each hand. For any more than The Health Department of Northwest Michi­ avoided at all times, and when sitting, a pil­ that, assistance should be sought. gan is mandated by the Michigan Public Health low or rolled up towel can be used to cush­ Code to promote wellness, prevent disease, pro­ As you can see there are a number of fac­ ion the lower back. This goes for lounge vide quality healthcare, address health problems of tors that contribute to back pain and preg­ chairs as well as rigid chairs. Other strategies vulnerable populations, and protect the environ­ nancy. By paying close attention to your to keep a correct posture include keeping ment for the residents and visitors of Antrim, physiology and keeping a straight back at all the shoulders back, chin upwards, head cen­ Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties. Hospice times, much of the pain can be alleviated or tered over shoulders and using abdominal -*'*pf *£. of Northwest Michigan provides end-of-life care avoided in the first place. muscles to maintain a flat,no t arched back. throughout the Health Department's Health Dis­ Knees lightly bent and the avoidance of un­ to roll onto one side, then use the arms to Derek Semp is the author of the recently released trict Medicaid, Blue Cross, and other insurance is comfortable footwear such as high heels are push into an upright position. ebook, "Everything You Always Wanted to Know accepted. For additional information about Hos­ About Back Pain and Physical Therapy But Never also helpful. As mentioned above, abdominal muscles pice of Northwest Michigan, or to schedule a free Dared to Ask." He runs http://backpainz.com A simple strategy to avoid back pain after are important to prevent arching of the consultation visit, call 800-551-4140. suddenly sitting after a period lying down is back, and the best way to strengthen them is through exercise.^ Your expqyiejrigecl Doctor into Spring Savings ~ now thru May 1st

200^A/ater Street • Downtown Boyne City • [231J 582-6532 April 15,2010 Charlevoix County News • Page 7 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com

New Director OPINION Continued front Front P*j.

management, he has personal family experience with the.needs of seniors, Stupak and the Tea Party he said. "We (COA) want to provide for sen­ U.S. Representative of Michi­ strong person to withstand that health care reform legislation. To­ have sickened most of us during iors a quality of life, that takes down : gan's First Congressional district, pressure. When President Obama gether, the Executive Order and campaign seasons. The negativity barriers and makes it possible for them" Bart Stupak announced he will realized that Rep. Stupak was not the colloquy, provide strong assur­ of the ads has made the political . to stay in their own community and in not seek re-election for what going to back down he agreed to ances that there will be no tax­ landscape an awful place to be a •their own home," Messer said. would be his tenth term in Con­ sign an Executive Order. The payer dollars going toward part of. He addressed the surplus of more' gress. I'm disappointed. president's Executive Order main­ abortion in the health care reform The Tea Party is made up of than $2.4 million the COA has accu­ I could probably count the tains the Hyde language that legislation. people that share many of the mulated by saying the COA is looking number of Democrats I have states that no taxpayer dollars will I am not sure what Right to same conservative views I share. for ways to best make use of those voted for during the past 35 years be used to pay for abortion under Life expected, but apparently it As an optimist, I had hoped this funds. The staff has outgrown the on one hand, but Stupak is in that the new health care reform legis­ was not that. They pulled their grass roots organization would house on 207 Antrim Street out of select group. I have not always lation. Once President Obama endorsement of Stupak and the make a difference in a positive which it operates, so it.is looking for agreed with how Rep. Stupak has agreed to sign the Executive Tea Party went to war with one way by rolling their sleeves up and larger office space. voted but he has represented Order, Mr. Stupak did what he goal in mind, to remove Bart Stu­ making their community a better Messer said as director of the COA,. Northern Michigan well in the said he would do all along. He pak from office. The real problem place to live, one community at a his door is always open and he wel­ U.S. Congress. supported the health care reform after he leaves office in January is time. I had hoped the Tea Party comes public input. On most of the issues that are package as long as it did not fund that Representative Stupak will was going to set an example for. . The Commission on Aging is con­ important to Northern Michigan abortions. no longer be in Washington to how people can have a positive in­ ducting a series of public forums. The he has voted the way that the peo­ Some have criticized the gen­ hold the President accountable fluence on local, state and na­ next meeting is in East Jordan at the : i. ple that live here would have eral provisions section of Execu­ for his executive order. I hope this tional government. I had hoped Civic Center at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, voted. That is what we expect a tive Order saying the language does not result in Tea Party the Tea Party was going to be a re­ April 19. Meetings have taken place on representative of the people to do. would prevent the Executive shooting itself in the foot. freshing change from the negative Beaver Island. An information box ac­ He has protected the Great Lakes, Order from having force of law in I like the idea of the Tea Party. attacks that fill the airwaves. I had companies this article with the dates of. tried to save American jobs and is the courts. Yet the language critics It is (or was) a grass roots organi­ hoped the Tea Party was some­ upcoming forums. For more informa-.. Pro-Life. He has always had the point to is standard language with zation that seemed to be made up thing different than what we have tion call the COA at 231-237-0103. reputation of being a hard work­ any Executive Order, including of regular Joe's (like plumbers) all become sick and tired of. ing, roll your sleeves up and get President Bush's ban on embry­ and people who were concerned I'm disappointed. your hands dirty guy. I like that onic stem cell research. Again, that government was overstep­ about him. I think that further these same pro-life groups did not ping its constitutional bounds, Dave Baragrey 1, Publisher of the represents the people of Northern express concern over the language spending way too much and be­ Charlevoix County News Main Street Michigan. under President Bush; yet claim it coming too intrusive. Continued from Front Pg, During the recent health care is unacceptable under President A year ago one of the concerns Note: We recognize that the pas­ debate he went away from his po­ Obama. was that it appeared the Tea Party sage of the health care bill and Stupak's role in it are volatile is­ and visitors and to keep the history of : litical party to stand firm that the "This Executive Order protects had no structure and no leader­ the downtown district. sues. We welcome readers to ex­ new health care reform would not the sanctity of life," Stupak said. ship. Still, it was a grass roots or­ press their opinions and views on Mark Penzien addressed the city fund abortions. Throughout the In addition to the Executive ganization that was speaking from this matter or any other, or why commissioners with a request that they debate he said he supported Order, Stupak engaged in a collo-^ the heart. What a great idea! you agree or disagree with my pass a resolution to support the city re­ health care reform but not at the quy on the House floor with En­ Looking back, the lack of struc­ take on the Tea Party's negative maining an associate of the Main Street expense of the unborn. That was ergy and Commerce Committee ture may have been a problem. attack ads. Letters to the Editor Program for another year, during which an unpopular stand with his dem­ Chairman Henry Waxman to fur­ After watching recent Tea Party- can be sent to Office@Charlevoix- CountyNews.com. time Penzien will attend Main Street ocratic peers. He stood tall to the ther enter into the record Con­ funded TV attack ads, it struck conferences. That resolution was ap- . pressure from other members of gress' intent that the Hyde me that it sounded just like any proved unanimously. Congress and even the President provisions of no public funding other political organization run­ . A discussion,was.held concerning a of the United States. It took a - for abortion will apply to the ning the same kinds of ads that >•• full-time fire chief and centered on how to fund the position, as were past dis­ cussions. Mayor Russ Peck asked acting Fire Chief Glen Thorman if he had any research on billing for fire runs and i calls. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thorman stated he wasn't sure, but Letters and opinions may be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]. that everyone uses different formulas to '{' calculate charges to the townships. Act-. Producing more food with planets. If China develops as expected that be­ more milk with 68% fewer cows than in 1950. *.' ing city, administrator Denny Jason comes two planets. If all other developing Through responsible innovation, we are pro­ ;,;.. agreed. As far as East Jordan is con- fewer resources is the countries continue the current projected path ducing more food using fewer resources. -- cerned, Jason informed the commis- ethical choice of growth and consumption, that becomes 11 The public has a right to expect food pro­ r sioners that the city shares the revenues planets. All of this at a time when we are adding ducers to act responsibly, and because we have \ with the townships and that goes to- . 6.3 million people to the planet, or an addi­ the most affordable food supply in the world, Gardeners are preparing to sink seed into soil wards reducing the townships' contri- tional Los Angeles and Chicago, every month U.S. consumers have an amazing array of op­ in these first days of spring, starting the process i butions to fire runs and call costs. according to the U.S. Census Bureau. tions from which to choose -- the supermarket, to produce their own personal harvest. Being Jason gave a report on the commu­ Based on current projections we need to a farmers market or your own backyard to name * involved in food production is a noble pursuit. nity park. The fieldsa t the community double food production in the next 50 years. just a few. But choices carry consequences. De- : Food is one of the few necessities of life and park require a tremendous amount of . That won't happen by slowing down improve­ cisions that limit the ability to increase produc- ; having a garden is a wonderful opportunity to water to maintain the grass in any kind ments in productivity. According to the United tivity will impact future generations in the U.S. '. capture nature's goodness to share with family of repair. The city invested a large Nations, 80% of future production growth and around the world. Decisions that roll-back amount of money in the park. and friends. But those who suggest the entire food system should be slowed down or rolled must come from increased yields, roughly 10% productivity improvements have immediate back to a simpler time are risking dangerous un­ from higher cropping density and 10% from ex­ consequences on food affordability and avail­ "We are spending more than intended consequences. panded land use. In other words, to meet the ability. $ 13,000 per year and riot keeping up Producing some of your own food, making growing global demand for food we have to If you want to do the right thing for people, with the demand to do a good job," produce more, using less through innovation animals and the planet, learn more about food Jason said. smart choices about nutrition and supporting and the responsible use of technology. The production and nutrition; better understand He proposed a solution that not only responsible, efficient contemporary food pro­ good news is that America's farmers have been the consequences of market and political deci­ • solves this problem at the complex, but duction systems that produce more food using doing that for decades. sions that limit productivity, and be supportive also provides a source of water for the = fewer resources should not be mutually exclu­ Consider thebacon, eggs, toast and milk you of responsible efficient production systems that :; Industrial Park where there is riot any '•'•': sive. In fact, an informed public discussion may have enjoyed for breakfast. Today, we pro­ allow us to feed more, using less. That's the ethi­ - potable water supply. If the city in- about responsible choices for people, animals duce 29% more eggs with 36% fewer hens, cal choice. ^ stalled a test well at the Industrial Park, and the planet is exactly what we need. . then when there is a sale of a lot the city According to the World Wildlife Fund, we 145% more pork per sow with 47% fewer sows, can then extend the line to the pump are currendy consuming at the rate of 1.25 120% more wheat on 23% fewer acres and 63% Mark Crouser, Center for Food Integrity house in the Industrial Park. >• The Parks Department will then in-. /.'". stall a 4-inch submergible pump and ;; connect it to the city's irrigation sys-. ^ What does a Trillion dollars gold in 1933 and raised it in 1935 to $35 an oz. To get a 1 oz. $50 Eagle coin today takes tern. The cost to install a test well is ap­ Robbing wealth from the people in the worse over $ 1,100 in Federal Reverse Notes. The proximately $ 15,000. The parks looks like? year of the Depression. Rose again in the 60s to value of this note has a ratio of less than 5 cents: . department can use the budgeted fund $42 oz. Last raised in 1986 to $50 oz. when the on the dollar to Lawful Money. Nice to know ; for this coming year to make the con­ I tell people it's $ 100 bills stacked 2 pallets mint started making $50 1 oz. Gold Eagle we are paying 25-35% taxes on the Whole dol- J coins. The gold USA owns in Ft. Knox & West lar worth 5 cents. We are all Patriots! nection and will be able to then pro­ high & covers a entire football field. A $100 bill Pt & New York Fed. is valued at $50 oz. This is How did this happen? Government spend­ vide ail the water needed at a is not one hundred dollars in U.S. Lawful reasonable cost, Jason said. the reason you can't use a U.S. Postal money ing and borrowing money from the Federal Re­ money. It is a document to get $100 dollars. It In other city news, Jordan Construc­ order outside the U.S. serve, paying interest to the Fed. all this years ; is a bill of lading (a purchase order). tion is installing a new roof at the Civic Every bill from 1862-1950's tells the truth has ate 95% of its value. The Federal Reserve is ;; "No state shall... coin money,... or make Center. They expect to complete the and says "will pay to the bearer on demand" not part of the U.S. Government. U.S. Rep. anything but gold and silver coin a tender in project in about a week. Law enforce-., (Silver & Gold Certificates & National Bank Ron Paul wants the Federal Reserve to be au­ ment is issuing notices for Junk Ordi­ payment of debts..." (Article I, section 10). To & United States Notes & Federal Reserve dited. (S. 604 of 2009) Why? Because they nance violations. Four notices have coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of Notes) and FR NOTES say "is redeemable in have never paid a cent in taxes ever! Is It time to been issued as of April 6. Commis- foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights Lawful money at the U.S. Treasury or Federal ask the IRS to go after the Federal Reserve! „ sioner Deneille Moes resigned and . * and Measures; - U.S. Constitution. Reserve Bank." Will Washington, D.C. ever get this ? God Mayor Peck and several commissioners A real dollar is a unit of measurement di­ If you had a $ 1 Million lottery ticket but Bless the USA! .. ^ thanked her for her service. vided into an oz. of gold. From 1792 - 1935 it never cashed it in, would you have to pay taxes was $22.50 an oz. The U.S. Gov. recalled the on it ? David L. Clink, Petoskey Page 8 • Charlevoix County News April 15, 2010 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com NEWS © BRIEF minutes for announcements and sponsor the grief support program. the tastes of Tapawingo Make (lunch provided). For over a the area. Light fare will include EAST JORDAN ticket pulls! More party time! Music: There is no charge. Pre-register by your reservations by calling HOH decade, Beth has touched the hors d'oeuvres by Esperance and Get Your Green Road Sign Rave Reviews from last year-Steve calling the hospice office, 231-547- (231) 588-6304 http://www.the- hearts of women worldwide—of­ chocolate by Kilwin's. East Jordan Middle School and Larsen is back with Disc-O-Nection 7448. Registration will be closed houseonthehill.com/location: fering freedom, deliverance, and High School Girl Scout Troop DJ selections! Dining: Four loaded once the first class begins. 9661 Lake Street, Ellsworth, MI depth through her powerful #100364 is teaming up with the East food stations featuring over 24 food 49729 teaching of God's Word. In her EASTJORDAN Jordan Ambulance and East Jordan choices from Italian, American, new message, So Long Insecu­ Polar Plunge Fire Department to get the green 911 Asian and Mexican selections. Appe­ BOYNE FALLS rity, Beth is sure to make yet an­ There will be a Polar Plunge signs up. For more information con­ tizers and handmade desserts avail­ Char-Em Poverty Reduction CHARLEVOIX other remarkable impact on on Saturday, April 24 at 11:00 tact Connie Roberts at 536-7195. able. Serving from 6:30-10pm. Initiative Freedom From Smoking women today and for generations a.m. at the East Jordan Tourist Refreshments: Cocktails, beer, wine Is your business looking for qual­ Clinic to come as she exposes the lies Park. It is a fund raiser for high CHARLEVOIX and soft drinks all included in ticket ified workers to fill job openings? Charlevoix Area Hospital that have debilitated women for school sports. The EJ High price. Serving from 6pm -11pm. You'll find them at the job fair as part along with the American Lung ages. School principal has agreed to Varicose Vein Screening Cash prizes: Grand Prize, $10,000; of an Opportunity Conference on Association wants to help you take the plunge herself if at least $6,500 in additional prizes! Four There will be a free varicose vein April 23, at Boyne Mountain Civic quit smoking. If you have $5,000 is raised. 50/50 drawings! All proceeds stay in CHARLEVOIX screening by Dr. Marc Lame on April Center, Boyne Falls. If you are inter­ reached the point where you are our community and fund charitable Saturday Family Story 15 from 4-7pm at the Charlevoix ested in being part of the job fair ready to be free from smoking ELLSWORTH Surgeons Office at 14695 Park Ave good works and youth programs. from 12-1:30pm on April 23, please Time this program will provide sup­ Banks Township Histori­ in Charlevoix, Michigan. Please call contact Jim Rummer at 231-547- port, guidance and advice to help Story Time Kickoff Event at 231-547-2812 to. schedule an ap­ CHARLEVOIX 9947. There is a $25 registration fee you reach your goal. This 8 ses­ the Charlevoix Public Library. cal Society pointment for your business booth. The Char- sion, 7-week program, conducted Can't make it on Thursday morn­ The Historical Society will Senior Center Luncheon Em Poverty Reduction Initiative at Charlevoix Area Hospital be­ ings? Try a Story Time on a Sat­ meet April 27 at 7pm. This is the EAST JORDAN Please join us April 18,11:30am- sponsors the Opportunity Confer­ ginning April 19 and ending June urday morning. Every 2nd first meeting of this year and we 2:00pm at the Charlevoix Senior ence. For more information about the invite anyone interested in His­ Meet the Red Devils 7, 2010. Classes will be held on Saturday of the month. Families Center for our monthly luncheon. conference, visit char-empri.org. Mondays (excluding Memorial are invited. Guest Laura Pershin tory, Genealogy, and Photo's to EJ Red Devil baseball dinner. The menu will consist of: Roast Day) from 5-6 pm in classroom Raynor. Laura is a visiting story­ come and join us. Looking for Meet the 2010 Varity and JV Red Beef, potatoes, vegtables, salad bar B. There is no charge for this pro­ teller from Ann Arbor, Michigan. new members. Devils April 15 at EJ High school. and home made desserts. A 50/50 ELLSWORTH gram. Let this be YOUR year to She is a much loved Children's Silent auction at 5pm. Dinner 6pm. drawing will also be held during the Pig Roast Seeks Volunteers be Free From Smoking. Call 231- Librarian at the Ann Arbor Dis­ Meet the team 7pm. Tickets are $5 BAYVIEW luncheon. Cost: $8.00 per person and This year Ellsworth celebrates its 547-8672 or send an e-mail to trict Library. each or $20 family. Tickets at the $4.00 kids (10 and under) Take out 30th Annual Pig Roast June 17 [email protected] and register Pasta Dinner Benefiting door. also available, 231-547-5361 Loca­ through 20. The Pig Roast is the today. EASTJORDAN Manna Food Project tion: 06906 Norwood St. (at the very town's annual celebration of food, The Petoskey-Bay View EASTJORDAN end of Carpenter St. by the Chx soft- family and fun. Most events are of­ Polish Dinner Fundraiser Country Club is sponsoring the ball fields) fered free or at low cost and a deli­ BOYNE FALLS Mother of the Year April 25, Sponsored by Minis­ Second Annual Benefit Pasta cious roast pork lunch is available at Conference on overcom­ terial Association. "Funds for East Jordan Lions Club is looking Dinner for the Manna Food Proj­ a bargain price. The continued suc­ ing hardships Needy" at St. Joseph Church ect on April 28 from 4:30 to 8 for nominations for 2010 "Mother of ELLSWORTH cess of the event reflects the excel­ On Friday April 23rd, The Hall, 209 Nicholls. East Jordan. pm. All profits from the dinner the Year". Please submit nomina­ Interested in starting your lent support it receives fromsponsor s First Annual Opportunity Confer­ 4pm - 6pm will go to The Manna Food Proj­ tions, a brief summary of why you and volunteers. The 2010 Pig Roast own business? ence sponsored by Char-Em ISD ect and the pantries they serve in feel they deserve this honor to East Committee is now seeking volun­ If so, the Northern Lakes Eco­ along with a collaborative of Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim Jordan Lions Club,.P.O. Box 845, teers and sponsors for this year's BOYNE CITY nomic Alliance invites you to attend human service agencies through­ Counties. The pasta dinner will East Jordan, MI 49727. Nominations event. You can give of your time for "How to Start a New Business" out Northern Michigan will be Wine tasting take place at the Petoskey-Bay must be received no later than April a couple of hours, or donate a home­ workshop. The two-hour session pre­ held at Boyne Mountain. The pur­ Boyne Country Provisions and View Country Club's clubhouse. 16. -The Mother/Daughter Banquet made dessert. You can be a brochure sented by one of the NLEA/SBTDC pose of the conference is to pro­ Red Mesa Grill are teaming up to Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for will,be held Saturday, May 8. Any or event sponsor. Whatever you are Business Consultants, will acquaint vide education on overcoming sponsor Seasonal Wine Tastings children 5 to 10 years* and chil­ questions please call Bill Chase at able to give is always most welcome. you with the process and tools hardships for you, your family on the second Thursday of each dren under 5 are free. Advance 231-536-7250. Please contact Alana Haley at 231- needed to help you begin developing and our community as whole. month, from 6 to 8 p.m. and con­ ticket sales are available at the 588-6391 or your ideas. Scheduled class dates in The conference is free of charge tinuing through winter and Manna Food Project (347-8852) EASTJORDAN the area include: April 21 -Banks [email protected] to volunteer and is open to the public. spring. The tastings will be held and the Petoskey-Bay View on the "back porch" at Red Mesa Father of the Year Nomina­ Township Hall, Ellsworth, May 26 - or to find out about sponsorship op­ Country Club- clubhouse (347- Charlevoix Public Library. They are portunities. Grill, 117 Water St., and featuring 2402). Tickets may be purchased tion scheduled for Wednesday evenings WALLOON LAKE four wines, one beer and an appe­ at the door the day of the event. East Jordan Rotary Club is now from 6 to 8pm. Event fee is $20 and BOYNE CITY Swing Dance Series tizer buffet for $10. Ed Brehm, accepting nominations for the Father registration is required. To register, April 24 at the Rustic Ball­ the sommelier from Boyne Coun­ of the Year Award. Nominations please contact Sara at 231.582.6482 Heart of the Matter room, Walloon Lake featuring the try Provisions, will conduct the EASTJORDAN should include: Nominee's name, ad­ or [email protected] Explore how you can make in­ Up North Swing Band. Beginners tastings. Moms and Jots dress and phone number, A brief bi­ formed decisions regarding home are welcome. Instruction starts at Ladies Spring Brunch April ography of the nominee, An EASTJORDAN health care, continue to be independ­ 6:45pm. And Dance begins at EASTJORDAN 28,10am - Noon at Banks Town­ explanation of why the nominee ent, and the importance of a will. 7:30pm. Dances are $10/ adult, ship Hall. Used Furniture needed should be Father of the Year for Business After Hours Free to the public. Presentations from $61 Under 18 and free under 5. 2010. Please include your name, ad­ Join EJ businesses April 21 at the following - VitalCare: home Crossroads Ecumenical Resale dress and phone number. Send nom­ Business After Hours at the Jordan health care; Otsego County Commis­ Shop now has space for large BOYNE CITY inations to PO Box 1324, East Inn, 5pm - 7pm. Sponsored by sion on Aging: Services for the Aging BOYNE CITY quantities of furniture in good, Expo Set for April 29 Jordan, MI 49727 on or before April Northwestern Bank. Population in Northern Michigan; Tribute to Benny Good­ serviceable condition. The need is The Boyne Area Chamber will 15. The Father of the Year will be an­ great for couches, chairs, beds, Joel & Sarah Schraw, Attorneys at man host its second annual Business nounced at the Father & Son Banquet Law: Estate Planning and Elder Law; dressers, tables, etc. Additional The Performing Arts Center Expo and Taste of Boyne from 3 to be held on April 24 at the East Jor­ BOYNE FALLS First Presbyterian Church of Boyne space recently made available to presents the Harry Goldson Sex­ to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at dan High School Cafeteria at 6pm. Chefs Challenge City: Handling Emotional and Spiri­ us for larger items will help to in­ tet 100th Anniversary Tribute to the former Carter's store on M-75 3rd annual Chefs Challenge at tual Issues. This event is sponsored crease our sales, which in turn Benny Goodman at 7:30 P.M. South. This event attracted a Boyne Mountain, April 23-25 is now by the First Presbyterian Church and will benefit programs for those in EASTJORDAN Saturday, April 24. Tickets are crowd of 1,000 people to visit 70 accepting unique Michigan products will be held at the Boyne District Li­ need in our community. Please $ 10 for adults and $6 for students exhibitors last year. To reserve a \ Stand Strength Team and the opportunity for local chefs to brary on April 17 from 9am - Noon. think of us when you have gently and seniors age 65 and up - avail­ used furniture to donate. Tax de­ space contact the chamber at 231 - > Power lifters who share their faith bring home the 'Chefs Challenge" 582-6222. I at Lighthouse Missionary Church bragging rights. If you would like to able at the door, Local Flavor, ductible receipts are provided. To April 16,17,18 at 7pm. participate with a booth or to enjoy ELLSWORTH Country Now & Then/Up the schedule a donation appointment, the show visit www.chefs-chal- A Night with Chef Pete Pe­ Lazy River, and the Boyne Area please call Crossroads at 231- CHARLEVOIX COUNTY lenge.com Chamber office. Credit card or­ 536-7606. CHARLEVOIX terson ders are accepted at the Chamber. Volunteer Opportunities The RSVP of Charlevoix and K of C Cash Raffle Party The House on the Hill Bed and The Performing Arts Center is lo­ Breakfast Inn proudly presents a Emmet Counties invites every­ Charlevoix Knights of Columbus EASTJORDAN cated at Boyne City High School CHARLEVOIX night with Chef Pete Peterson (of one 55 and older to join them in Council 7172 34th Annual Cash Raf­ at 1035 Boyne Avenue. Coming April Fashion show Grief Support program Tapawingo Restaurant) Saturday, volunteer service. Keep active, fle Party. It's that time again! Big on June 12 is The Young Ameri­ The Charlevoix Area Hospital A series of 5 weekly sessions for April 17th, 2010 Check in is at 3:00 share your talents, serve your changes this year! You asked, we lis­ cans annual performance. cancer support group, "The Circle those coping with a loss will be held pm Dinner served at 7:00pm Total community and meet new tened! April 17, 6-11:30pm. Bars of Strength" is planning its annual from 6:30pm - 8pm on Thursdays package price: $250 per room (dou­ friends. We have many volunteer close 11pm. Castle Farms Knights Fashion Show from 2 to 4 p.m. April 22 - May 20 at the Evangelical ble occupancy). Includes: One night EASTJORDAN opportunities in Charlevoix east garden room. All religions and Saturday, April 24 at the Lutheran Church, 7855 Rogers Rd. lodging at HOH (for two) Four County. For more information denominations welcome! You do not So Long Insecurity Charlevoix Public Library from 2 Hospice of Northwest Michigan, course dinner (for two) Three course call Sally Pickering, RSVP Proj- have to be Catholic to attend, open to Beth Moore satellite simulcast to 4 p.m. Donations will be ac­ Health Dept of NW Michigan, breakfast on Sunday (for two) For all and all welcome! Ticket Price still at Lighthouse Missionary Church cepted at the door. Proceeds will Charlevoix Area Hospital and North one night only, we will bring back $150 for two admissions. About 30 Country Community Mental Health April 24 from 9:30am - 4pm. benefit access to cancer care in Continued on page 10 Kindergarten Rounchip Community Open House April 20 9 -12*00 & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Please take this opportunity to have your child individually tested and meet with the teacher. April 29 Concord Academy Boyne 7 - 8:00 pm 00401 E. Dietz Road 00401 East Dktz Road Boyne City, Ml 49712 We are committed to wumxoncordacademyboyne.om academic excellence and small class sizes. We are a PUBLIC, TUITION FREE, charter school Call for an appointment 231.582.0194 with emphasis on fine arts. do/yje. •{&&/ Z*/?

Wf^ ^W* VXS>^» Plunge into the Hot Tub Time Machine

And Party Like «"*"*S3&<«: U - 35/JS; it's 1986 STARRING: past and has apparently just tried to some of the "blasts from the past" in­ humor, drug use and just about commit suicide. vading the screen. There is a everything else your mother LU JohnCusack, Now that doesn't sound like a plethora of wildly colorful fashions, wouldn't want you to see. However, prime set-up for a side-splittingly rather mundane yet readily identifi­ if you can tolerate such behavior in LU fast Rob Corddry, funny comedy, but after the trio, able music, and glimpses of some of others, this quartet's journey into the Movie; with Adam's nephew in tow, gather the budding technology that has not so distant past is quite funny in­ Craig Robinson, at one of their favorite resort haunts evolved into our present day elec­ deed., from decades past and jump into" a tronic addictions. So if you want to party like its 85% Ghevy Chase hot tub together, the plot literally Hot Tub Time Machine is rated 1986 all over again, and don't go to RUNNING TIME: 100 min. spins into a black hole of fun, frolic R, and there are a long list of reasons the theater with anyone who raised an occasionally fiendishlyraunch y why. Rambling in and out of the you or whom you are raising, Hot revelry. film's one hour and forty minute run Tub Time Machine is a sure way to RATED: R Hot Tub Time Machine doesn't time are various scenes containing soothe your aching funny bone. even try to compete with intellectu­ sexual content, foul language, crude ^^ Popcorn; ally-based time travel classics, such as the H.G. Wells inspired The Time MOVIE REVIEW Machine, several of the Star Trek 115%; By Jim Akans Films, or even Doc Brown's complex "flux capacitor" fueled journey to the past in Back to the Future. : For Adam, played by John Cusack, EXITC0MMEHTS; f This adventure is simply the result life didn't turn out quite like he ex­ "It was great... funny from » of a Russian energy drink that acci­ 0 pected. the beginning to the end,'hqA dentally spills on the hot tub con­ His latest in a string of girlfriends Tammy,- Gaylord trols and sends the boys careening has just left, his video game obsessed ^\i 'J back to 1986. For the scientific nephew lives in his basement, and "Very funny... would like that crowd, there is some concern about J he's barely making ends meet in a kind of hot tub," ^ the implications of the "butterfly ef­ dead-end job as an insurance sales­ Chris - Warren fect", and Chevy Chase occasionally man. And it isn't any better for his ;"( sft shows up as the "hot tub repairman," "Very good and funny , lB & two life-long friends; Nick (Craig giving the foursome subtle clues as to movie," i^nw Robinson), who is desperately in love how to get back to 2010. John - Johannesburg <^ok> with a wife who is cheating on him, and Lou (Rob Corddry) who was Those who remember the mid- "It had its moments," r^' r ri never able to shake his "party guy" 1980's will likely get a kick out of Kathy - ^ -:^ lie 0< i >! AREA MOVIE LISTINGS April 16-22

The Last Song- PG Date Night- PG Alice in Wonderland- PG Gaylord Cinema West Starring: Miley Cyrus Starring: Steve Carrell, Tina Fey Starring: Johnny Depp Clash of the Titans - PG13 FRI-THURS 7:00, 9:00 FRI, THUR 7:00, 9:00 FRI 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Starring: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson MON, TUE, WED 7:00 SAT 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 MON, TUE, WED 7:00, 9:00 FRI-THURS 7:00, 9:00 SAT, SUN 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:00 SUN 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 SAT, SUN, THUR 12:00, 2:00, 5:00. 7:00, 9:00 MON, TUE, WED 7:00 MON-TUES-WED 7:00 SAT, SUN 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:00 Diary of a Wimpy Kid- PG Kingston Theatre, Starring: Zachary Gordon, Steve Zahn Petoskey Cinema, FRI 5:15, 7:00,9:00 The Bounty Hunter- PG13 The Bounty Hunter- PG13 MON, TUE, WED 7:00, 9:00 Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler SAT, SUN, THUR 12:15, 2:00, 5:15. 7:00, 9:00 FRI-THURS 7:00, 9:00 FRI, THUR 7:00, 9:15 Date Night-PG MON, TUE, WED 7:00 SAT 1:00,3:15,7:00,9:15 Starring: Steve Carrell, Tina Fey The Last Song - PG SAT, SUN 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:00 SUN 1:00, 3:15, 7:00 MON-TUES-WED 7:00 FRI 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Starring: Miley Cyrus MON, TUE, WED 7:00, 9:00 FRI 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Kick Ass-R How to Train Your Dragon - PG SAT, SUN, THUR 12:00, 2:00, 5:00. 7:00, 9:00 MON, TUE, WED 7:00, 9:00 Starring: Aaron Johnson, Nicholas Cage Starring: Voices of Gerard Butler, Jonah Hill Clash of the Titans - PG13 SAT, SUN, THUR 12:00, 2:00, 5:00. 7:00, 9:00 FRI-THURS 7:00, 9:15 FRI, THUR 7:00, 9:00 Starring: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson MON, TUE, WED 7:00 SAT 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 FRI 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Kick Ass -R SAT, SUN 2:00, 4:15, 7:00, 9:15 SUN 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 MON-TUES-WED 7:00 MON, TUE, WED 7:15, 9:15 Starring: Aaron Johnson, Nicholas Cage SAT, SUN, THUR 12:15, 2:15, 5:15. 7:15, 9:15 FRI 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 How to Train Your Dragon - PG The Last Song- PG MON, TUE, WED 7:00, 9:15 Starring: Voices of Gerard Butler, Jonah Hill Starring: Miley Cyrus How to Train Your Dragon - PG SAT, SUN, THUR 11:45, 2:00, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 FRI-THURS 7:00, 9:00 FRI, THUR 7:00, 9:00 Starring: Voices of Gerard Butler, Jonah Hill MON, TUE, WED 7:00 SAT 1:00, 3:00, 7:00, 9:00 FRI 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 SAT, SUN 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:00 SUN 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 MON-TUES-WED 7:00 MON, TUE, WED 7:00, 9:00 Bellaire Theatre SAT, SUN, THUR 12:00, 2:00, 5:00. 7:00, 9:00 How to Train Your Dragon - PG Date Night- PG Clash of the Titans - PG13 Starring: Voices of Gerard Butler, Jonah Hill Starring: Steve Carrell, Tina Fey Starring: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson The Bounty Hunter-PG13 Nightly at 7:00 FRI-THURS 7:00, 9:00 FRI, THUR 7:00, 9:15 Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler MON, TUE, WED 7:00 SAT 1:00,3:15,7:00,9:15 FRI 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 The Bounty Hunter- PG13 SAT, SUN 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:00 SUN 1:00, 3:15, 7:00 MON, TUE, WED 7:15, 9:15 Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler MON-TUES-WED 7:00 SAT, SUN, THUR 12:15, 2:15, 5:15. 7:15, 9:15 Nightly at 7:00 Page 10« Charlevoix County News April 15, 2010 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com HMSSavs NEWS © BRIEF

Continued from page 8 ect Director, at 231-347-3211, ext. about this program you are invited ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR granddaddy of area actions has a (say no to 29. to attend an informational presenta­ JUST 99 CENTS. Leaves only in new look featuring an evening of tion of the program, open to the the bags. Brush or unbagged leaves fun activities and high-end live auc­ Dave Ramsey public, on May 4 from 6pm - may be brought to the North Boyne tion items and experiences. A $50 credit counseling BOYNECITY 6:30pm in the Charlevoix Area Compost site on Robinson St. ticket includes a multi-course meal Concord Academy Boyne Hospital Solarium. Please feel free by Chef Michael Peterson (Lulu's services!) Family Carnival to call Kathy Jacobsen, RN at 231- EAST-JORDAN and Siren restaurants). The evening The 2010 senior Class of Con­ 547-8906 if you have any ques­ is a tribute to long-time Hospice ad­ Dear Dave, cord Academy Boyne is throwing a tions. Rotary Variety Show ministrator, Margaret Lasatar. Con­ I have a friend with $30,000 in credit card debt, an school-wide carnival for all of it Mark your calendars! The East tact by phone: 231-547-7448 or $80,000 second mortgage, and a car loan. She makes about families and students in the com­ Jordan Rotary Club is busy putting on-line www.hospicenwm.org NORTHERN MICHIGAN together the plans for the 4th An­ $70,000 a year, and is considering using a credit counseling munity April 30 from 5pm - 8pm. Tickets available at the Concord of­ Create a Water Resource nual Variety Show which will be ELLSWORTH service to help. They say they can negotiate her credit card fice or the night of the event! Improvement Authority held at the Community Auditorium Great Lakes Timber Show debt down to almost half of what it is now, but there's an 18 (WRIA) at East Jordan High School at 7pm percent fee attached for their services. What are your feel­ on June 11 and 12. Tickets go on In honor of its 30th Anniversary, EAST JORDAN PA 94 of 2008 allows any city, sale end of April. Proceeds from the The Ellsworth Pig Roast is bringing ings about this? village or township to create a show this year will be used to sup­ back crowd favorite, the Great Community Band Concert WRIA around an inland lake. The Frank port Rotary Scholarships. Lakes Timber Show on Saturday, East Jordan Community Band WRIA may use its funds, including Dear Frank, June 19. The show gives a humor­ Concert at East Jordan Community tax increment financing, to enhance This is a bad idea for several reasons. For one thing, it will Auditorium May 2 at 3pm. ous twist to the very colorful and water quality, water dependent nat­ CHARLEVOIX exciting events that have evolved virtually destroy her credit with regard to buying a home. ural resources, and access to an in­ Wellabration from the logging industry of the land lake. The tool can be used to Almost every lending institution will look at using a credit BOYNECITY A day of health and wellness for 1800's and features chainsaw carv­ eliminate aquatic nuisance species counseling service as if she had filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy. all ages on May 8 at Charlevoix ing, axe throwing, wood chopping, SOBO Arts Festival (no chemical treatment allowed), Public Library. Fitness activities, one and two-man crosscut sawing, Here's something else to think about. Some of these FIRST ANNUAL SOBO Arts replace failing on-site disposal sys­ exhibits, and freebies. Keynote Ad­ modified chain sawing, log rolling Festival is being planned for June tems with sewer systems, provide "counseling" companies withhold credit card payments until dress: Holistic health approaches and loads of good, clean family fun. 25-26 in Boyne City's SOBO storm water systems to service ex­ the account is three to six months past due. Then, they con­ that Work at 3pm with Joseph B. You can see the show several times (South Boyne) Arts District. Events isting infrastructure, and provide a Cordes, Physical Therapist and throughout the day by donation; tact the lender and negotiate to settle the bad debt. See will include a juried art fair coordi­ project that aids in access to an in­ owner of Sound Body, Sound Brain times to be announced. For more in­ where I'm going? That's how they get negotiated discounts nated by the Boyne Arts Collective, land lake. A WRIA may not be cre­ in Grand Rapids. formation on the Great Lakes Tim­ on credit card debt. Card companies don't settle on your entertainment, demonstrations and ated or expanded after December workshops of various arts fields, ber Show go to debts when your payments are on time. 31, 2011. Get the MEDC's Fact www.laughsandlures.com. For and a food and wine-tasting event Sheet. Contact Sheri at 231-582- BOYNE FALLS These services are always a bad idea, and sometimes at 220 Lake Street. Contact Festival more information on the Ellsworth 6482 or [email protected] Dinner for DARE Pig Roast contact Alana Haley at they're a complete scam. Some of them will go as far as to re­ Director Jerry Douglas at (231) with questions. The Boyne City Police, 231-588-6391. quest power of attorney. Believe it or not, many people who 459-4023. Charlevoix County Sheriff Dept. are in debt are either naive or desperate enough to sign this EAST JORDAN and East Jordan Police sponsor the control over to them! NORTHERN MICHIGAN DARE Assn. benefit golf outing BELLAIRE State of the Community Your friend needs to handle this herself, and the best way Text Your Ad-$25 a and dinner May 13 at Boyne Moun­ Join the Relay for Life of May 6, 8am - 10am at the East tain Resort. Golf & Dinner, $80. to do that is by making her money behave, and creating and month Antrim County Jordan Community Auditorium. Dinner only $14. For tickets or living on a monthly budget. Tell her to sell some stuff, or Utilizing new cutting edge tech­ Light Breakfast. Sponsored by This year's Relay will be held on sponsorship call 231-582-6611 June 25th & 26th starting at 3 pm pick up an extra job on weekends. It would probably be a nology businesses can now send Charlevoix State Bank text ads, coupons, photos and more on Friday at the Shaun Davies good idea to sell that car she's financing, and find a cheap, to their customer's mobile device. BOYNECITY Track behind the John R Rodger's MICHIGAN Elementary School in Bellaire. little beater to drive around, too. Regardless, she's got some Monthly fees are just $25. For de­ 50th Annual National tough decisions and hard work ahead if she wants to free up tailed information, e-Mail Dave 1 Smoke Free Air Law Relay For Life offers everyone in Morel Mushroom Festival the community an opportunity to her cash flow, and clean up this mess the right way! at Office@CharlevoixCoun- A new law goes into effect May tyNews.com. 1 in all Michigan restaurants, bars Boyne City hosts the National participate in the fight against can­ — Dave and workplaces (including hotels Morel Mushroom Festival and the cer, and the event is currently re­ and motels). Visit the Smoke-Free Boyne Valley Lion's National cruiting more teams to join the CHARLEVOIX Air Law website for information Morel Mushroom Hunt May 13 - event. Teams are made up of (low-limit card the answer?) Fit-4-Life about the law, exemptions allowed, 16, and for a few short days, every­ coworkers, friends, and family If you are among the 25 million frequently asked questions, tools thing is all about mushrooms. members. Many businesses, Restaurants prepare exotic, morel- Dear Dave, Americans that are overweight or for businesses to prepare for the schools, organizations and religious laden enteees,Jpcal songsters sing groupsalso build teams. Prior to the A while back I field ChapterV bankruptcy. Then, not long obese, your risks for death and dis­ law, and tobacco'dependence treat­ ability are significantly higher. You ment information. If you have ques­ of the morel, secret hunting places Relay event, team members raise ago I saw an article saying the best way to re-establish credit are most likely coping with ongoing tions about the law, you can call the (maybe) and recipes (definitely) are money by fundraising and securing after a bankruptcy is to find a low-limit credit card, make pain, fatigue, difficulty moving, Tobacco Reduction Coalition Coor­ shared, and everybody goes on the sponsorships. During Relay, teams mushroom hunt. small purchases, then pay it off early each month. I'd like to sleep deprivation or other obstacles dinator at 231-347-5832. camp out overnight and take turns walking a track in effort to raise buy a home in a few years, so what do you think of this ad­ to a vibrant, healthy life. Each year that passes without you taking BOYNE CITY awareness and funds in the fight vice? charge of your health is an opportu­ EAST JORDAN against cancer. If you are interested Kim nity missed - an opportunity to feel Garden Club Farmers Mar­ Drag Race in starting or joining a team, logon The Boyne Valley Lions Club to www.relayforlife.org/antrim- Dear Kim, good, enjoy greater energy, and feel ket less stressed. The good news is that and Boyne City Police Dept are countymi. If you are not able to join That's just about the worst advice I've ever heard. People Every Thursday May - October if you are committed to making sponsoring the annual Drag Race a team, you can also logon to make 9am - 1pm at Sportsman's Park. file bankruptcy because they got themselves so far into debt positive changes in your lifestyle, fundraising event Memorial Day a donation or buy a lurninaria. For Vendors contact Laurie Wakeham they couldn't get out. If debt has already pushed you into Charlevoix Area Hospital's Fit-4- Weekend, May 30 from Noon - more information call (231) 947- 231-536-2636 bankruptcy, then don't you think debt is something you Life program can teach you how to 6pm at the Boyne City airport. For 0380. information contact Chief Randy should avoid? Whoever wrote that article is a real bozo! reclaim your health and vitality. This 6-month program can help you BOYNE CITY Howard, 231-582-0352 or 231-582- First of all, don't worry about re-establishing your credit. 6611 ELLSWORTH turn your life around with the help Spring leaf pickup If you go three or four years after bankruptcy without bor­ of experts in the fields of nutrition, Farmers Market The city will pick up leaves now rowing a dime, then you'll add no new entries to your credit physical therapy, and nursing. Every Saturday May - Septem­ Charlevoix Area Hospital's Fit-4- - May 7 weekdays. Please set CHARLEVOIX bureau report. This will help show a potential mortgage bagged leaves curbside in clearly ber at Vollmer Auto Sales, Corner Life Program will empower you Hospice Scales Up for of Main St. & Center St. 8am - lender that you learned from your mistakes the first time marked biodegradable bags. with the tools you'll need to em­ New-Look Auction Noon around. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing brace wellness including an indi­ Biodegradable bags are available at city hall or Glen's Market for $2.70 The annual fund-raising auction over and over and expecting different results. Getting an­ vidually tailored exercise program for Hospice is scheduled for June 4 and eating real food. To learn more per package of 5. NOTE: BOYNE other credit card after all you've been through would be re­ HARDWARE HAS A BAG OF 5 at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. The ally dumb. You can't borrow your way out of debt or into wealth, Kim. If you want to see different results you'll have to change your behavior! — Dave DRIVEN BY QUALITY, TRAINED TO BE THE BEST!' FOCUS ON THE FAMILY BAY AREA with Dr. James Dobson CLEAN CARE 24 HOUR WATER REMOVAL & Anxiety about children's future can spoil the present DRYING SERVICES QUESTION: My children are still young, they must be given priority. purposely slams his milk glass on the floor, WATER Frozen Pipes • Sewer Backup Appliance Malfunction • TES Heated drying and they are doing fine now, but I worry a lot Once you've done what you can to lay the dashes into the street when being told to FIRE, SMOKE, SOOT CLEAN-UP about the adolescent years that lie ahead. I've proper foundation, I urge you to approach stop, screams and throws a tantrum at bed­ CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS seen other parents go through some pretty your parenting duties with confidence. Anxi­ time, or hits his friends. These behavior pat­ DKI RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SINCE 1981 terrible things when their teenagers began to ety about the future is risky in itself. It can terns should be discouraged. Even in these 888-347-7707 Northern Michigan rebel. How can I help my sons avoid that tur­ make parents tentative and insecure in deal­ situations, however, severe punishment is un­ bayareacleancare.com moil ten years from now ? ing with their youngsters. They don't dare warranted. A firm rap on the fingers or a few cross them or deny their wishes for fear of minutes sitting on a chair will usually convey DR. DOBSON: The apprehension that being hated in the teen years. Teenagers pick the same message as convincingly. Spankings CROSS fORD SOLUTION you describe is well-founded, and many par­ up those vibes intuitively, which often gener­ should be reserved for a child's moments of i 2 3 6 7 H *T M % ents feel something similar today. The most ates disrespect in return. Don't make that greatest antagonism, usually occurring after E A •'• N R •i '* 12 important suggestion I can make is for you mistake. You have been placed in a position the second, third or fourth birthdays. A T T A Ti­ E E D L 1 T to redouble your efforts to build good rela­ of authority over your young children. Lead Without watering down anything I have T A 1 X E D E D E B lt 'b tionships with your kids while they are them with confidence and care. written about discipline, it should also be T19 i20 21 122 P E D A G o G M A N U M I T young. That is the key to surviving the ado­ understood that I am a firm believer in the 23 N 0 s H * 0 R lescent years. If they emerge from childhood QUESTION: If it is natural for a toddler judicious use of grace (and humor) in parent- 26 32 child relationships. In a world in which chil­ S Q *u 1 R T % A T H R % 0 M with doubts about whether you really love to break all the rules, should he be disci­ 33 • 36 and care for them, anything is possible dur­ plined for routine misbehavior? dren are often pushed to grow up too fast, M U D D Y % R L E Y A R E 36 36 ing the turbulent teens. Boundaries, restric­ their spirits can dry out like prunes beneath E D *c L E A R T r A the constant gaze of critical eyes. It is refresh­ 3o» *> 4 4» tions and threats will be no match for DR. DOBSON: Toddlers get into trouble K E E L • b S E S • % H E o L adolescent anger, frustration and resentment. most frequently because of their natural de­ ing to see parents temper their harshness ** N R O 1 L E D % R A N N Y As author Josh McDowell said, "Rules with­ sire to touch, bite, taste, smell and break with a measure of "unmerited favor." Like­ E 47 • wise, there's nothing that buoys every mem­ R A T *A H A S out relationship lead to rebellion.'' He is everything within their grasp. These are nor­ •• 54 56 « right. That's why parents can't afford to get mal and healthy reactions that should not be ber of a family quite like laughter and a W % *b D C U •h % 1 S B A % D 8« • 66 lighthearted spirit in the home. preoccupied with business and other pur­ inhibited. When, then, should they be sub­ \ R A t O s E S 6 R 0 0 61 suits that interfere with the task of raising jected to mild discipline ? When they openly V E R v M 1 L E % N D S children. Kids are young for such a brief pe­ defy their parents' very clear commands! 64 1t E O • U * R E L 1"N E s S riod. During that window of opportunity, When he runs the other way when called, April 15, 2010 Charlevoix County News • Page I5.I13"

[email protected]

65S CALL (989) 732-8160

(888) 240-5499 mk

COACH OF THE YEAR: Tex Drenth, Ellsworth

PHOTO BY MIKE OUMN

Ellsworth coach Tex Drenth is step­ ping down after a highly successful 13-year tenure as coach of the Jared Danbert Lancers, (photo by Mike Dunn) Danbert is Drenth is PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Player Jared Danbert, Ellsworth of the Year of the Year CHARLEVOIX COUNTYNEWS'

PHOTO BY MIKE DM Ellsworth senior Jared Danbert had an All-State season in spite of being slowed down in the earty part of the season while fully recovering from Ben Myers hip surgery,

DREAM TEAM Jared Danbert (12) BASKETBALL Ellsworth

NatePeterson(12) enough after making his return to Lancers to a 17-6 record, a mnner-up Ellsworth the Lancer lineup in the third game finish in the highly competitive Teddy Snowden (12) of the season, in fact, to earn first- Northern Lakes Conference, and a ; +, *, East Jordan team All-State honors from the As­ berth in the district finals against sociated Press and second-team Central Lake. Jay Bedman (10) i by Mike Dunn All-State recognition from Bank Joining Danbert on the first- r. Sports Editor ; -. \ r. Boyne City . Hoops, among many others acco­ team All-Area roster are senior team­ lades. mate Nate Peterson, junior Ben :%m Par&ff (10) And the well-constructed 5- Myers and sophomore Keegan Boyne Falls When the 2009-10 basketball foot-10 Ellsworth guard can add one LaBlance of Charlevoix, senior season started, Ellsworth senior Jared more item to his long list of achieve­ Teddy Snowden of East Joi dan, ; Ben Myers (11) Danbert was still recuperating from ments: He is the 2010 Charlevoix sophomore forward Josh Puroll of ! Charlevoix summer hip surgery. By the time the County News Player of the Year. Boyne Falls and sophomore wing Jay Keegan LaBlance (10) season ended, though, Danbert was Ellsworths Tex Drenth is the Redman of Boyne City. Teddy Snowden r Charlevoix at the top of his game. He did well Coach of the Year after leading the The second team includes junior SECOND TEAM Caleb Roberts (11) '"/ ; Boyne City Reggie Rel (11) : •'-'-• Boyne Falls : Jared Mathers(12) :•-• Boyne Falls •Bill Ivan (12) i .Charlevoix ByfanPutman(11) *'_'„ .,, Charlevoix Nite Cornstalk (11) ;:: East Jordan Jordan Muma (11) \ Ellsworth Keegan LaBlance Jay Redman v Nate Peterson Page 12» Charlevoix County News April 15, 2010 LOCAL SPORTS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com

§mdmmmmJUm&JHbammJ& Fish kills common in spring 'Winterkill' is often evident in shallow lakes Leave wildlife in the wild and streams this time of year The Department of Natural Resources and Environment re­ minds everyone that after the ice melts on Michigan's lakes, it is Animals in the wild don't need human help not uncommon to discover dead fish or other aquatic creatures. Typical Michigan winters with heavy snow and ice cover create s spring brings the season for wildlife to give conditions that cause fish and other creatures such as soft-shell birth, the Department of Natural Resources and turtles, frogs, toads, and crayfish to die. AEnvironment reminds Michigan residents to re­ ;C- "Winterkill is the most common type offish kill," said DNRE sist the instinct to try to help seemingly abandoned fawns A Fisheries Division Chief Kelley Smith, "It is particularly com­ or other baby animals. mon in shallow lakes and streams. It can have significant impacts "The truth is, the animal doesn't need help - even if a %,•:• on fish populations and fishing quality." fawn appears to be abandoned, its mother is almost al­ Winterkill occurs during especially long, harsh winters. Shal-. ways nearby," said DNRE wildlife biologist Brent low lakes with excess aquatic vegetation and mucky bottoms are ; Rudolph. "We appreciate the good intentions of those particularly prone to this problem. Fish and other aquatic life , ., who want to help, but the animals are better offleft alone typically die in late winter, but may not be noticed until a month than removed from the wild." after the ice leaves the lake because the dead fish and other Rudolph said it's not uncommon for does to leave their aquatic life are temporarily preserved by the cold/Water. young unattended for up to eight hours at a time, an anti- 3& "Winterkill begins with distressed fish gasping for air at holes ,f predator mechanism that minimizes scent left around the in the ice and often ends with large numbers of dead fish that r newborn animals. "The same holds true for rabbits, bloat as the water warms in early spring," Smith explained. ';; ground-dwelling birds and other wildlife," he said. "Even "Dead fish and other aquatic life may appear fuzzy because of V avian parents will continue to care for hatchlings that secondary infection by fungus, but the fungus was not the cause ,;:;.. have fallen from a nest." of death. The fish actually suffocated from a lack of dissolved oxygen,under the ice." The DNRE advises that: Dissolved oxygen is required by fish and all other forms of aquatic life. Once the daylight is greatly reduced by ice and snow Many baby animals will die if removed from their nat­ cover, aquatic plants stop producing oxygen and many die. The ural environment, and some have diseases or parasites bacteria that decompose organic materials on the bottom of the c. that can be passed on to humans or pets. lake use the remaining oxygen in the water. Many locations had Some "rescued" animals that do survive become habit- conditions for winterkill with heavy ice and snow cover; some ' " uated to people and are unable to revert back to life in locations likely ran out of dissolved oxygen to support fish and X the wild. It is illegal to possess a wild deer in Michigan, other aquatic life. : and every day a deer spends with humans makes it that "The DNRE is still concerned about Viral Hemorrhagic Sep­ " much less likely to be able to survive in the wild. Eventu- ticemia virus (VHSv) infections, particularly after a stressful •" ally, habituated animals pose additional problems as they winter, and asks citizens to report fish with symptoms of this dis­ mature and develop adult animal behaviors. Habituated ease," Smith said. deer, especially bucks, can become aggressive as they ma­ A fawn may appear to be abandoned in the wild but usually the Information on VHS can be found at ww.michigan.gov/dnr- ture, and raccoons are well-known for this, too. mother is nearby. fishing. If anglers or citizens see unusual die-ofFs offish with clin­ "If you know of a deer or other animal that has been ical signs of VHSv, please e-mail information about the fish kills orphaned, early in the year - for example, if a doe is dead to [email protected]. If you suspect nearby - please call your local DNRE office, which can a fish kill is caused by non-natural causes such as a chemical spill, refer you to a licensed rehabilitator," said Rudolph. "Li­ please call your nearest DNRE location or Michigan's Pollution censed rehabilitators are trained to handle wild animals Emergency Alert System at (800) 292-4706. > and know how to release them so that they can survive in the wild." Recreational Passports „ ith Tax Time now the law Right around f a G t Q r y Passports replace state park and the corner- boating window sticker permits

iisfenever been less expensive fee will encour­ State Parks, to provide a more On March 31, Gov. Jen­ age all Michigan residents to stable, sustainable funding] fetxetter time nifer M. Granholm signed into buy the Recreation Passport source for state parks, which law the "Recreation Passport" for every vehicle they register," lost all general taxpayer sup­ to be a legislation, which creates a new said Recreation Division Chief port in 2004. Since then, state funding source for Michigan's Ron Olson. "Supporters will parks and recreation areas have 1¾ Window state parks, state recreation be integral in restoring the in­ operated primarily on user fees areas, state forest camp­ frastructure of an aging state and by borrowing from funds Sho grounds, non-motorized trails park and forest system, while intended for capital repairs and and pathways and local parks. supporting local parks and improvements. The new law takes effect recreation systems at the same For the 2010 calendar Oct. 1, meaning citizens who time." year, a Motor Vehicle Permit want to visit state parks this The DNRE's Recreation will still be required for entry year will still need a 2010 Division lost all taxpayer sup­ to state parks, recreation areas Motor Vehicle Permit. port for its programs in 2004. and boating access sites. As cit­ "This new method will Since then, park operations izens renew their vehicle regis­ create a sustainable funding have been funded primarily trations on and after Oct. 1, source that will support our from user fees. "Currently, we they will be offered the option state parks and forests, as well are able to address less than 1 to support state parks and as local recreational facilities," percent of the critical infra­ recreation areas, state forests said Department of Natural structure repair needs annually and boating access sites by pay­ Resources and Environment ($38 million needed), and are ing an additional $10 toward (DNRE) Director Rebecca about $4.8 million short of ad­ their vehicle registration fee. Humphries. "It also makes ac­ equately funding day-to-day Out-of-state residents will cessing recreational opportuni­ park operations. Without an still be required to purchase a ties easier and more affordable alternative funding structure in $29 annual Motor Vehicle Per­ for Michigan citizens." place, drastic cuts to park pro­ mit, or $8 Daily permit. The Recreation Passport grams and services were in­ According to Olson, the replaces the traditional state evitable," Olson said. signing of this new law is park and boating Motor Vehi­ "Revenue generated from' timely. In 2011, all fund bal­ cle Permit (MVP), or "window the Recreation Passport de­ ances in the restricted funds sticker" system in place now at pends on the level of participa­ that operate state parks will be state parks, recreation areas tion from the public," Olson exhausted. "There are $38 mil­ and boat launches. Motorists said. lion in annual unmet needs for may choose to pay a $ 10 fee Projected revenue based failing infrastructure at our when they renew their vehicle on participation includes: state parks that the current sys­ plate registration. This fee will 25 percent participation gener­ tem cannot generate enough authorize entry into state parks ates $18,060,000 revenue to cover," he said. "This and boat launches for the usual 50 percent participation gener­ new system will prevent the one-year period of the registra­ ates $36,120,000 further decline of the state tion. Camping fees will remain 75 percent participation gener­ park and state forest system." in place. ates $55,180,000 Visit When residents opt to pay 100 percent participation gen­ www.michigan.gov/recreation- the $10 passport fee, they'll erates $72,240,000 passport for more information, enjoy a per-vehicle savings of This Recreation Passport or call the DNRE, Recreation 60 percent over the current initiative grew out of a pro­ Division at (517) 373-9900. $24 annual Motor Vehicle Per­ posal developed by the Citi­ mit fee. "It is our hope that the zens Committee for Michigan ic^Eactory Can help you qualify for up to a $1500 tax credit! April 15, 2010 Charlevoix County News • Page $.¾ LOCAL SPORTS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com

All Area DNREREPORT Bpys Hoops Continued from page 11 Fishing Report

forward Caleb Robertsof Boyne City, junior guard , Reggie Ficl and senior for­ Steelhead reports ward Jared Mathers of Boyne . Falls, senior center Bill Ivan GEMINI LANES BOWLING LEAGUE RESULTS: and junior forward Dylan on the rise April 2-8 •• ; Putman of Charlevoix,. . sweet-shooting junior guard Little Traverse Bay yielding EJ MERCHANTS LEAGUE HAPPY HOUR 1. Four Seasons Marina , "Nitro" Nico Cornstalk of 1. The Zone steelhead, brown trout and lake 2. Site Planning 2. Darlene's East Jordan, and Ellsworth's 3. Gemini Lanes 3. The Zone little stick of dynamite* jun­ trout in 20-30 feet High Team Game Site Planning 951 High Team Game The Zone 632 ior guard Jordan Muma. \ High Team Series Gemini Lanes....2771 High Team Series The EJ Shoppe....1805 High Game Kelli McNair 226 Danbert capped a bril­ High Game Jim Gregware 242 The recent storms have raised water levels in the rivers High Series Willie Castle 649 High Series Biilie Grody 554 liant five-yearhardwoo d ca­ and that should help those seeking steelhead and suckers. The High Game w/hdcp .....Jim Gregware 247 High Game w/hdcp Kelli McNair 271 reer as a varsity player for High Series w/hdcp ....Willie Castle 682 High Series w/hdcp Kelli McNair 664 pursuit of panfish should be more fruitful with the tempera­ Drenth. He surpassed the tures getting warmer. As we move into spring fishing,angler s EJ LADIES LEAGUE 1,000-point scoring mark in • are reminded that bass season is closed. INTER CITY LEAGUE 1. Scared Splitless 2. EJIW January but Danbert was Harbor Springs - No docks were in as of this report. 1. Hurricane Alice 3. ABCO Storage much more than just a point 2. Korthase Flinn High Team Game EJIW 789 Petoskey - The docks are in at the launch sites. Boats are fish­ producer for the Lancers, 3. American Legion High Team Series EJIW....2210 ing in 20 to 30 feet of water for steelhead, brown trout and High Team Game WILL C...1009 High Game Katie Fuller 223 Not only did he average 21 lake trout. Anglers are reminded that the minimum size limit High Team Series Korthase Flinn....2908 High Series Katie Fuller 502 points this season,he also av­ High Game w/hdcp Katie Fuller 262 for lake trout is 24 inches. Pier anglers were catching steel­ High Game Rex Smith 246 eraged 10 rebounds, 6 assists High Series.. Denny Peck 656 High Series w/hdcp Shena Miller 635 head in the early morning when floating spawn off the bot> and 5 steals, amazing num­ High Game w/hdcp Rex Smith 277 torn. High Series w/hdcp ..Toby Prevo 769 MIXED DOUBLES bers at any level. In the game Bear River - The better steelhead fishing was up near the dam. 1. Full-O-Bowl 2. Friends after he reached 1,000 3. Anything Goes Traverse City - The East Bay had good catches of whitefish in points, Danbert set a school FOUNDRY AM High Team Game Anything Goes 641 120 feet of water. Lake trout were found in both bays how­ 1. Foundry Rats High Team Series Full-0-Bowl....1812 record with 15 assists in a ever no big numbers over the last week. 2. Sand Baggers High Game Bill Olstrom 199 win over Alba. 3. Smokin' Hot Janet Schiemann ,...190 Boardman River - Light numbers of steelhead have been Drenth, who has High Team Game Foundry Rats 644 High Series Greg Kitson...... 560 caught however if water levels go up by the end of the week, High Team Series Foundry Rats....1859 Meg Kitson 449 coached a number of quality the bite should improve. High Game .Bob Timms 192 High Game w/hdcp Bill Olstrom 239 athletes at Ellsworth, says Jamie Mayhew 111 Betsie River - Catch rates for steelhead improved with some Janet Schiemann 254 Danbert has more natural High Series Ivan Castle 521 High Series w/hdcp Bill Olstrom. 672 fish on the gravel. Red worms and crawlers were good for ability than anyone he's Jody Harris 294 Janet Schiemann...... 635 sucker fishing. High Game w/hdcp Bob Timms 223 coached and "works as hard Cheboygan River - Anglers are catching steelhead. Jamie Mayhew 207 MIXED DOUBLES #1 as anybody I've ever had." High Series w/hdcp Bob Timms 607 Ocqueoc River - Is producing some steelhead in the lower 1.IDGASWYCI Danbert, who also Jamie Mayhew 574 2. DCs river. earned first-team All-State 3. Polar Bears Rogers City - Small brown trout were spotted however the COFFEE CUP High Team Game IDGASWYCI 656 honors as a running back in - fish would not bite. For those casting, try spoons or body 1. Michigan Officeways High Team Series IDGASWYCI....1885 football following his junior 2. J & J Auto High Game Earl Simonson 227 baits in colors that resemble smelt. Boat anglers are running season (he wasn't able to play 3. Olstrom Excavating Megan Willson 191 planer boards with body baits. Try blue and silver, fire-tiger, High Team Game Michigan Officeways 600 High Series Tom Scott 586 this past fall because of the green and silver or anything that looks like smelt and run the High Team Series Olstrom Excavating 1680 Cindy Bennett 459 hip injury), is presently lines way back behind the boat. High Game : Biilie Grody 182 High Game w/hdcp Earl Simonson 259 weighing offers from differ- High Series Anna Murray...... 500 Megan Willson 229 . Thunder Bay River- Boat-anglersxaught brown troutbehind " entsBibolsaHcIwIIFFaveto HigirQame w/hdcp. „ Anna Murray...... 231 High Series w/hdcpr...... T.Mfck LuchenbilL....628 the Armory and near the mouth when using black and silver High Series w/hdcp Anna Murray 647 Mary Jane Carey 614 . decide between pursuing rapalas. Shore anglers caught steelhead and suckers up at the football or basketball at the s dam. Steelhead anglers were drifting spawn bags or fluores­ nextjlevel. cent and black flies. ThisTwas-Drenth's final Au Sable River - Anglers should find good numbers of steel­ season after a highly success­ head after much needed rain this week. Try spawn, flies, spin­ ful 13-year tenure behind the ners or small spoons. bench at Ellsworth. In spite Higgins Lake - The ice is gone. Boats are trolling for lake of losing a pair of All-State trout and rainbow along the drop-off. Yellow perch should players, Jarod Steenwyk and start coming up along the drop-off in the evening. Tyler Ingalls, to graduation Houghton Lake - Those fishing the canals were taking some from last year's team that fin­ nice catches of bluegill, perch and crappie. Most were using ished 24-1 and advanced to minnows or leaf worms. The cold spell will most likely stall . the Class D quarterfinals, the bite however it should return with warmer temperatures. Drenth guided the 2009-10 Rifle River - Sucker runs continue and should hold up for an­ Lancers to a 17-6 mark. other week. Steelhead were caught further upstream.

sports briefs...

DNRE offers than 360 schools across Michi­ sports@charlevoixcoun- gan have implemented the tynews.com or via fax at (888) archery instructor program. 240-5499. course For more information on Archery in the Schools, con­ Mountain bike race GAYLORD - The De­ tact Mary Emmons at (517) partment of Natural Resources 241-9477 or by email at em- May 1 and Environment is offering [email protected]. Infor­ TRAVERSE CITY-A free basic archery instructor mation also is available online mountain bike race to benefit (BAI) courses for teachers at at www.michigan.gov//dnrar- Mt. Holiday is set for Satur­ Family Fellowship Church in chery. day, May 1. The race starts at Gaylord on these dates: May The DNRE also is offer­ the ski lodge and cuts through 13 and June 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 ing archery equipment grants private land to get to the Vasa p.m. each day. The church is to schools, both public and trail system. Officials are cap­ located on Schreur Street a private, that enroll in the ping entries at 500. short distance west of the in­ ENJOY OPEN BOWLING ALL SUMMER! Archery in the Schools pro- All race proceeds benefit tersection of Schreur and Mt. Holiday, the Midwest's $1.00 Open Bowling on Friday Nights! North Ohio. Contact Mark last remaining nonprofit ski Daytime Open Bowling Available on Fridays & Saturdays Copeland at (989) 705-1339 Announcing area. for more information or to en­ -is* roll. upcoming events Reporting scores Gemini Lanes Each eight-hour session is The Charlevoix County i^nfk&t, for physical education teachers News offers readers a forum The Charlevoix County who wish to join the DNRE's for announcing upcoming News is interested in reporting popular Archery in the events. Send information baseball, softball, soccer and SPORTS LOUNGE Schools program. about upcoming basketball, track results (or any other Archery in the Schools in­ soccer or softball tournaments, sporting event) for Boyne Beer • Wine • Spirits & Food • Karaoke Thurs Nights • Bowling troduces international-style fundraising events, youth City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, Entertainment • Food Specials • Drink Specials • Big Screen TV & Friends target archery to students in events, etc. and the News will East Jordan and Ellsworth. 4th through 12th grade physi­ get the word out in Sports Coaches, please send any in­ cal education classes. The in- Briefs. formation you wish to have in WYOURSPi school curriculum's core Include the date, time, lo­ the paper via e-mail to content covers archery history, cation, registration fee and sports@charlevoixcoiin- 214 MAIN ST., EAST JORDAN safety, technique, equipment, contact information (phone tynews.com or by fax at (888) mental concentration and self- number, e-mail address and/or 240-5499. Or call Mike at (231)536-2411 improvement. To date, more Web site) and send to (989) 370-0605. Page 14» Charlevoix County News April 15,2010

^ , SJ^&WK^ >|*^ ^^^1/^^^^¾^¾.^ '

For more information on this week's featured property contact- Gary Deters • RE/MAX RESORT PROPERTIES • (231) 582-5095 • [email protected]

room features seating for 12 and enjoys a grand piano for entertaining family and guests alike. Directly across the hall is a complete home theater room. Antique Turkish and Persian rugs add warmth to the Brazilian cherry floors The main kitchen offers ample cook­ ing space with a warm appeal. Chef's ap­ pliances, quality detailed millwork, granite counters, Kitchen & Co. custom cabinetry by William Ohs, a cozy infor­ mal breakfast nook with lake views, and a casual seating area with fireplace make this the heart of the home. Hart lighting fixtures enhance the atmosphere throughout and unique Maidand Smith accessories offer a fun, tasteful experi­ ence. A full laundry and elevator are '?lll&^«itll adjacent to the three car attached garage. The upper level houses four complete linen and full laundry area allow you to bedroom suites with full baths and fold clean up before entering the home from out sofas for additional sleeping accom­ the lakeside. Large storage closets are for modations. At each end of the upper each of the children to leave their belong­ level are bunkrooms. The boy's area of­ ings at this fine residence so that quick . fers custom designed bunk-beds for 12, trips to the cottage don't require planning ...on the North Shore of Lake Charlevoix plus a closet and a bath and a half as well and packing. as a large laundry room. The girl's Outside, the grounds are meticulously u"The Charlevoix Cottage" overlooks and Petoskey The magnificent 14,895 Inside, the guest is immediately im­ bunkroom is fit for a princess or many, maintained and beautifully landscaped the main body of Lake Charlevoix facing square foot home was built to house the mersed in a warm family atmosphere cre­ sleeps six with custom designed single with a custom spa and putting green nes­ southwest to take advantage of the sun's owners, their fiveadul t children and all ated by fine craftsmanship, and tasteful beds and boasts a full bath with two clos­ tled into the surroundings. At the path and is midway between the main the grandchildren for summer vacations, furnishings throughout the home in an ets. water's edge on this private sandy beach, a communities of Charlevoix, Boyne City family gatherings, holidays and special eclectic traditional style. A central stair­ The spacious family room in the walk screened gazebo seats 22 for casual events. This feat was accomplished with case offers access to all floors,ye t the eye out lower level features a full kitchen, and lunches and dinners and a brick paved a careful eye to thoughtful design related is immediately taken to the left to view plenty of comfortable seating with a big- patio keeps you out of the sand. A hand­ to the use and comfort of the family by the spectacular two story living area with screen TV and game table. An impres­ some maintenance free PVC dock makes architect Nick White, who worked magnificent views of the patio, mani­ sive full workout room houses all the access to your inland lake boats and jet closely with the owners during planning cured grounds, as well as the lake and equipment you could ever want. In fact, skis a breeze. A 2700 pound mooring and building. Shortly after completion hills beyond. A beautifully appointed the whole family could exercise together. was placed beyond the' dock to accom­ of the residence, it was featured on lounge, excellent for entertaining infor­ A computer and game room for the modate a 54' yacht. HGTV's Amazing Waterfront Homes, as mally includes a billiard room for recre­ kids offers TV, videos, computers, juke Nearby Boyne Mountain Resort, Bay an excellent example of cottage living in ational pastimes. box, karaoke machine and just about Harbor Resort and the Odawa Casino Northern Michigan. The master suite at the far end of the everything to keep them occupied during offer amenities including spas, shopping, Upon entering the estate, a two-bed­ home features custom bedding and a summer rain or winter blizzard. fine dining and entertainment as well as room carriage house is perched above a draperies, furnishings by Marge Carson, a The owner's favorite room is the the area's largest indoor water-park storage building for boats, canoes, jet skis, sitting area with fireplaceoverlookin g the "Cucina" wine grotto where creative eth­ through all seasons. lake, a luxurious master bath with heated AT Vs and other recreational vehicles. A nic meals are cooked and enjoyed adja­ Now is the time to schedule a tour of floors, his and hers custom vanities as cobblestone paved circle drive passes the cent to the wine cellar, - a great place for this fineluxur y residence designed to ac­ well as separate closet spaces. Step out the tennis court to the entrance of the main making memories. commodate the family experience where door onto the lakeside flagstone patio for residence. An impressive home, the i A finalinterio r space is designed no expense was spared. morning coffee. stately style offers balance and symmetry specifically for lakefront use. A full bath • • •: A finely appointed formal, dining. , : in a tranquil setting. as well as'addi'tional'showers,lockers,- -•••••• Know This BEFORE Buying a Foreclosure...... and Avoid Turning a Great Deal into a Great Big Headache By Jim Akans condition of the offer to purchase is also a must. "Michigan is an "As Is" state," notes Mike Stark, "and since the lender has never actu­ With an increased number of foreclosed homes available, there are certainly some ally lived in the home they are selling, they are not required to fill out a Seller's Disclo­ excellent real estate bargains in today s marketplace. But a low price alone doesn't make a sure for the home. So it's always a good idea to have the home inspected. If there are home offering a great deal...and without the guidance and advice of a real estate profes­ safety issues, the seller may do small repairs to make the sale happen. But if a house needs sional, that great deal can quickly become a great big headache. a significant amount of work, they will usually expect the buyer to make those repairs." Typically, a foreclosed home is offered for sale by the lender holding the outstanding And even though this is a foreclosed property, don't play games with the asking price if mortgage loan on the property. This makes the seller a rather savvy party to the transac­ this is a home you hope to purchase. tion, so don't expect to outmaneuver them. Always seek the assistance of a real estate Mike Stark points out, "There are enough serious home buyers in Northern Michigan agent in navigating the best path toward a satisfying transaction. so that if a foreclosed home is priced right, it will sell. The average time on market right Mike Stark, of Stark Realty, Inc in East Jordan, states, now is about 6 to 8 months but that excludes foreclosures. Foreclosed property prices " , ' "Each foreclosure process varies depending on the are set to encourage sales within 90 days. So if a purchaser likes a property, they should lender that owns the property. There can be bid high enough so that if they loose it they aren't upset about what they bid. Don't play as many as nineteen pages of addendums games with asking price." in a foreclosure transaction, and lenders Mike also notes that it's a good idea to have the title work for the property prepared lo­ require that the paperwork be com­ cally if possible. This will help to ensure the most thorough research into the ownership pleted exactly to their requirements. chain and the discovery of any possible liens against the property. Utilizing a local title A professional real estate agent has company may require the home purchaser to spend a few hundred dollars up front, but the resources and experience to the investment can be well worth the added peace of mind regarding the transaction. find out what needs to be done to With some market research, forethought, and assistance from an experienced real es­ make the transaction go tate professional, home inspector and local title company, purchasing a foreclosed prop­ smoothly, resulting in a less erty can result in a transaction that represents and outstanding market value. stressful transaction for the buyer." Some of the steps the consumer takes when buying a foreclosed home are the same as in a tradi­ tional home sale transaction. For instance, getting pre-approved or pre-quali- fied for a mort­ BLUE WATm REALTY gage before istahjtiatis making an offer Mike Stark Sara Schroeder demonstrates the Stark Realty Blue Water Realty of Northern Michigan, Inc. purchaser s ability and creditworthiness. P.O. Box 398 4963 Cosier Rd • P.O. Box 273 It is a must when the East Jordan, Ml 49727 East Jordan, Ml 49727 seller is a lender them­ selves, as is the case in a fore­ 231-536-7700 (v) 231-536-1400 (v) closed home. Having the property inspected as a 231 -536-9575 (f) 231-308-5910 (f) E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] April 15,2010 Charlevoix County News • Page 15 Run for As Low As unty Each Week! $2oo CALL 989.732.8160 I EMAIL: [email protected] I ORDER ONLINE: www.CharlevoixCountyNews.com Announcements Fresh Foods & Produce cel, mostly maple trees located 989-619-2762 ties. References and information welders, plasma cutters, gener­ across from state land on a sea­ at www.larryentertainment.com. ators and air compressors-. Instead of Waiting for Some­ FARM FRESH POTATOES. sonal road. Good deer country. Recreational Vehicles 989-732-3933 www.avortec.com. E-mail: thing to Happen, Make Some­ Red, white, yukon gold. 50lb. $352,980. Call Koske Realty in RV 1999 WINNEBAGO Rialta [email protected]. Call 231- thing Happen. We have a vision Bag, unclassified, special $5.00. Low Cost, Short Run Printing. Gaylord. 989-732-1012. 22F Coach has only 71,050 218-6627 •_ of building a stronger community Prusakiewicz Farms, 9531 100 full color, 8.5x11, one side, $5,500 Total for beautifully miles, full size bed, great condi­ by improving the economy and Finnegan Road, Johannesburg. $25. 11x17 full color poster, one Trucks . wooded lot in Presque Isle Har­ tion, winter sale $4,700 contact building stronger non-profit 989-732-2808 side, Poster stock, $1 each. bor Development. Owner's [email protected]. 269-216- Competitive priced graphic .de­ 2002 GMC SONOMA, 4WD, V- groups in Northern Michigan. In­ LOCAL, FARM FRESH EGGS. amenities include access to Lake 4727 - sign also available. Contact the 6, 72k miles, new tires, very stead of waiting for something to Rolling R Farm, Gaylord. 989- Huron, Grand Lake, indoor pool, Attention Fisherman, Hunters Charlevoix County News, 989- clean, bed liner, tonneau cover, happen to make the economy 370-0951 spa, exercise room, fireplace, and Vacationers.. 1998 Four 732-8160 or e-mail $8,500 or best, Call Scott 989- better in our communities, we are 731-6500. V:- tennis courts, nature trails, camp­ Winds 26 foot, Travel Trailer, Office@CharlevoixCoun- making something happen by Garage & Yard Sates ground, much more. Land doesn't Sleeps Six people. All appli­ tyNews.com 1986 NISSSAN D-21, V-6, ex­ bringing the people-of Northern HUGE SALE! Selling items depreciate. Land contract option ances, four new tires and tended cab, 2WD, $1,900 o,bo„, Michigan together in one initiative from multiple abandoned and 231-881-2035. wheels, two spares, leveling 989-370-4359 to rebuild and restore our local repossessed storage units. 80 acres, state land on 2 sides. jack, new. commode. 4,500 Btu economy. The 20/20 Project redi­ APS Mini Warehouse, 112 Private dead end road 7 miles fireplace with ceramic logs. In­ rects our focus on building up one East Sixth St, Gaylord. Cloth­ from Black Lake. Partially cludes television. Comes with another. Sign up is free. E-Mail ing, furniture, tools, toys, wooded. $139,900 #259787 heavy-duty Reese hitch and Office@CharlevoixCou'ntyNews.c household and tons of miscel­ Owner would consider selling in sway bars. Call 770-910-5728 om or call the paper, 989-732- laneous. Thurs. - Sat 9-5. smaller parcels. 8160. ^ TAKING BIDS on abandoned Resort & Vacation Property Two parcels in LAKES OF THE storage unit at Gaylord Moving 4 BEDROOM LOG~CAB!N~~6 BUSINESSES! Now you can NORTH with a 30 X 32 pole barn & Storall, 1386 Main St. West, queen size beds, kitchen, family send your ads by text message. with concrete floors and electric. Gaylord. Washer, dryer, freezer, room, rec room, 2 baths at New cutting edge technology is Clubhouses, pool, 2 lakes, golf television, dressers and more. now available through the course, riding stable, restaurant, Beaver Creek" Resort. Great for Taking bids on entire lot. Must Charlevoix County .News. Go to snow trails and an airport. Excel­ hunters, snowmobilers, winter take' everything. Inspect 8-5 www.TextFrom.com to see a lent place to plan for a vacation vacationers. Weekends, weekly, Mon-Fri, 8-Noon on Sat. 989- sample of how this works. get-away or year round home. monthly rentals. 989-731-2664 732-7712 Monthly fee is only $40. Great for Close to downhill skiing and golfing. SCHEDULE RENTAL NOW! Scott's Tree Service. 989-448- businesses, restaurants, schools, HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Visitwww.lakesofthenorth.com. MLS Beautiful 3 bedroom, fully 8541. Tree Trimming or Re­ churches, auto dealers, services, Sell it with a classified ad, just #261976. Call Carol Steiger at equipped cabin on the Straits of moval, View Clearing, Lot real estate and more. Call Dave 1 $2.00 for 10 words. Why bother Cardinal Real Estate, Onaway. Mackinac (Cheboygan). Enjoy Clearing, Hedge Clipping. Fire­ for more details at 989-732-8160 with a Garage Sale? Sell it the 989-733-9947 ' swimming, hiking, rock collect­ wood for Sale. 15 yrs experi­ or e-mail Office@Charlevoix- easy way, in the Charlevoix ing along with spectacular enced climber. CountyNews.com. County News. Lawn & Garden tourist attractions. Non-smoking. AAA+ Lawn & Snow. Best prices 313-278.-4849, brochure. Snowmobiles ATTENTION LOCAL NON- Help Wanted guaranteed, free estimates. Now CAPE COD RENTAL on Otsego (2) 1989 Yamaha Phazer's for PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Earn Non-Proflt Program Coordi­ booking for 2010 lawn season. Lake, Gaylord. 3 night minimum, sale. $1,500 for both. 989-732- money for your group selling sub­ ibscribe nator: Seeking a professional Spring Clean-up also available. sleeps 8, no pets. Enjoy ice fish­ 5945 scriptions to the new Charlevoix with non-profit experience. To 231-582-5598 ing right out your door and 2000 ARCTIC CAT~440TT897 County News. Call Dave 1 at 989- to the be able to work with a strong snowmobiling just down the miles. Asking $900. 989-370- 732-8160 or e-mail Lost & Found . community of volunteers and re­ road. Many ski resorts, Sylvan 2628 [email protected] cruit potential new volunteers. LOST SOMETHING? Found Resort just minutes away or larlevoix om. Candidate needs to have strong something? Lost and found ads Boyne Mountain, Petoskey, Tra­ Storage LOCAL SPORTS PHOTOS. You skills to collaborate with agen­ run free in the Charlevoix County verse City, Mackinac all within AAA+ STORAGE, EAST loR^ can submit your photos of local cies and community partners. News. Call 989-732-8160 45 minutes away. Call to reserve DAN area. 10x12 - $40 month. sports teams to be published in Bachelors Degree in Human Manufactured Homes your winter getaway. 313-330- 800-669-9533 the Charlevoix County News. Services preferred. Ability to 1500,313-386-5107 Tools LEASE-TO-OWN Mobile Homes, Submissions should be made by work well with older adults, meet LUXURIOUS 2 BR CONDO AT Petoskey or Traverse City area, FOR SALE:. FOLEY BELLSAW, e-mail. We distribute the deadlines, attend special Sanibel Harbor & Resort in Fort lakefront or lake access commu­ 12 planer, $250. Craftsman 6 x Charlevoix County News through­ events, computer knowledge re­ Myers, FL. Overlooks harbor on Get a Local : nities, $1K down, under $500 per 24 belt sander, $75. 989-348- out East Jordan, Boyne City, quired, be self motivated and be Gulf of Mexico. Rent by the 2860 subscription for just able to multitask. Send resume month, Dollar buyout. 248-990- week or month. 989-73f-2664 Charlevoix, Boyne falls and AVORTEC TIG WELDER, ARC and cover letter to Selection 0182 or email ramifakhoury@hot- Ellsworth. We want to include in­ WELDER and Plasma Cutter. $35 per year. Committee, 116 E. Fifth St. Gay­ mail.com Services formation from every community, Full digital control, LED display. lord, Ml 49735 or e-mail ot- OPEN HOUSE April 24, 2pm - DJ/KARAOKE SERVICE avail- every week: E-Mail local NEWS Weld and cut metal, steel, stain­ -segeu nitGdway@verizefhftet"by abJe-fcr-weddHngs, clubs ©r par­ PhotoSrSPORTS-Photos^AND^ less steel. Check our seTectidn of Wednesday, April 21, 2010. ulate. In a very senior like envi­ :389-732-8160 BUSINESS Photos to ronment on a cul-de-sac, Lot 134, Irrigation Technician wanted Sports@CharlevoixCoun- Terrace St., Boyne City Mobile must have experience in in­ "tyNews.com. Park. $10,000, negotiable. 231- stalling and servicing in ground 582-2763 Antiques & Collectibles sprinkler systems. Call 989-732- ' 7917 to apply 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath brand new I BUY OLD COINS. Single or modular home. $15,000 below complete collection. Call 989- In-Home Care Provider - The dealer cost! Now just $40,000. 614-0992 • Crawford County Commission 989-732-9362. Automobiles - on Aging is accepting applica­ tions for a full-time Homemaker. I BUY CARS! Wrecked or in need Duties include light housekeep­ Medical & Health of mechanical repair, 1995 and ing, personal care and supervi­ Alternative Medicine Medical up. Gaylord area. 989-732-9362 sion of clients. Preferred (Legal) Marijuana Northern Doc­ ws*, ALL UNWANTED AUTOS, non- candidate will have two years tor Appointments Call 231-881- running, wrecks and junk. Higher caregiving experience or 7420 as mm pay for late model wrecks and Nurse's Aide certification. Appli­ non-running. Please call 989-344- cation packets must be picked Miscellaneous 9040 up at 308 Lawndale, Grayling FOR SALE. BUTCHER HOGS, I and returned by 5:00pm LAMBS & GOATS. Hay and BUY HERE, PAY HERE. Bad Get a coupon for aFree Classified Ad Credit, bankruptcy, repos OK. 3/29/10. straw 989-463-1562 Easy terms, low down payment. NORTHERN MICHIGAN COM­ CLOSEOUT. U-Haul BOXES. All assifi in the Weekly Choice or the Most monthly payments under PANY seeking painter, stainer on s.ale as low as $1.00. Save $200. Free loaner cars for the life and or industrial painter. Send 25% to 50% while supplies last. Charlevoix County News. of your loan. Over 600 vehicles in resume' to PO Box 53, Gaylord, Great for storage or shipping. stock. Call Don, 989-306-3126 Ml 49734 APS Mini Warehouse, Gaylord. RENT-TO-OWN Autos. No Homes for Sale 112 East Sixth St. On your ceil or mobile device just text the credit? Bad credit? No problem at LOWEST COST IN MICHIGAN! Tailored Enterprises in Petoskey. OPEN HOUSE April 24, 2pm - CLASSIFIED ADS ARE JUST $2 Call 231-347-3332 or 888-774- 4pm - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, im­ for a 10-word ad in the 2264. wwwtailoredenterprises.com maculate. In a very senior like Charlevoix County News. The text f r environment on a cul-de-sac, area's widest distribution paper Boats & Marine Lot 134, Terrace St., Boyne City and the lowest cost for advertis­ 1974 STARCRAFT 22' fiberglass Mobile Park. $10,000, nego- ing. Place ads on-line at to D0TNE boat with trailer. 165 HP I/O, tiable. 231-582-2763 www.CharlevoixCountyNews.co downriggers, fish locater, 9HP 3 BEDROOM , 1 bath ranch m or call 989-732-8160. Distrib­ Kicker motor, $2,500. 989-370- home with large 2 car garage, uted throughout all of Charlevoix and we will text you an electronic 2565 . basement. 1,820 sq. ft. on five County coupon for a free classified ad For Rent: 40-foot boat slip. Lo­ acres, five miles west of Wolver­ SKIL SAW with deep throat, cated in Duncan Bay, Cheboy­ ine, $65,000. 989-732-5482 Fiberglass extension ladder, in either of our newspapers. gan. $1,800 for the season. DUPLEX. This well maintained Delta table saw, John Deere 989-370-7136 duplex is only 4 years old. Each 2500 lawn tractor comes with unit offers 2 large bedrooms, snowblower, blade, 54 mower Classic Auto with large walk-in closets, bath deck, chains, weights, 3 point 1985 CORVETTE, Rebuilt. and 1/2 also includes built in hitch, all wheel steering. Troy-bilt $5,500. 989-884-2059 dishwasher, ref. stove, mi­ rototiller, 7 HP, like new. Barrel CASH FOR OLD CARS. Please crowave, washer & dryer. It has Dust collector, 220 Volt. 989-448- don't send to crusher. Michel's attached 2 car garage with 0376 garage door opener. Affordable Collision & Restoration 231-348- PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. In investment. SHORT SALE, 7066 everything give thanks for this is SUBJECT TO BANK AP­ FOR SALE: 1940 FORD PICKUP. the will of God in Christ Jesus PROVAL $99,500. MLS 231-348-7066 concerning you. 1 Thess 5: 17, #264082. Call Coldwell Banker, 18. Pray for Whitney, Carly, San- Cornell in Grayling. 989-348- Computers & Office dra, Terra & Val. WWJDBSM 6481 COMPUTER GIVING YOU SELL YOUR BRAND NAME HEADACHES? Call Dave the Completely Remodeled 3BR, CLOTHING on consignment. We Computer Doc at' 989-705-9326 1BTH, 15 Minutes from Gaylord. pay 50/50 for Abercrombie, Hol- for in-your-home or business re­ $84,900 Call Mike, 989-619- lister, American Eagle. Contact pair, service, upgrades, virus and 7345 Venus & Blue Jeans, 340 West spyware removal, training. FSBO - 912 WEST ST, GAY Main, Gaylord. 989-731-2600 Firewood & Woodstove LORD. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, at­ tached 2 car garage, new Pets , Burt Moeke Firewood. Cut, Split, furnace, landscaping, central Delivered. 231-631-9600. air, finished basement, 12x16 AKC TINY TOY POODLE. 2 males, 5 females. Multiple colors. Free Items . deck, 8x10 shed, refinished hardwood floors. $114,900. Call Call 989-448-8609 HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE for appt. 989-390-0925 PUPPYS! $75.00 each to good AWAY? Free items classified ads homes. Mini-Schnauze, Norway Weekly Choice run free of charge in the Land & Property Terrior mix. Vet checked, Charlevoix County News. Call 16 ACRES North of Harbor wormed, 1st shots. 7 wks old 989-732-8160 or e-mail your ad Springs. High, dry, beautiful. 4/9/10. Call 989-858-3533. to Office@CharlevoixCoun- 231-439-9541 YELLOW CRESTED COCKA­ tyNews.com> 117 ACRES. Well wooded par­ TOO, female with cage, $800. Page 16» Charlevoix County News April 15, 2010 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK } « •'!•...• "-V". ••/'•>•..•' •• APRIL 18-24,2010

;*^4&*'?v;, -^-^--¾. -.:- r ••";'••.-, 1^4^^--,-,- •>••' r' •-.>.:.$: tor

$"?.?' "•'•

^.^•i'^Hi J*v.*v I',- -^A •*-.- * . '?% -

jjJUl-A;;:-1! jj(

v r 3? - "j r7 /r " " ^. v '•• J * '^

*—V > k~~ M-,^

.Br - fSfV-:,-^::-^

it*?"- ji •

W- •

-¾

. I - 800-FUI-CULL . S"P«ttiHg VictimstfirstZ

This project was made possible by the Crime Victim Services Commission and the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Cheboygan County Otsego County Presque Isle County Prosecutor, Daryl Vizina - 231-627-8450 Prosecutor, Kyle Legel, 989-731-7430 Prosecutor, Richard Steiger, 989-734-4709 Victim Advocate - Pgggy Mills - 231-627-8879 Victim Advocate, Cathy Baragrey, 989-731-7431 Victim Advocate, Marie Wisniewski,989-734-4709

Montmorency County Emmet County Charlevoix County Prosecutor, Terrie Case 989-785-8070 Prosecutor, James Linderman, 231-348-1725 Prosecutor, John Jarema, 231 -547-7207 Victim Advocate, Gail Kent 989-785-8074 Victim Advocate, Linda Ongaro, 231 -348-1729 Victim Advocate, Sarah Essenberg, 231-547-7207

Antrim County Crawford County Oscoda County Prosecutor, Charles Koop, 231-533-8412 Prosecutor, Everett Ay.ers,, 989-344-3246 Prosecutor, Kathleen Solomon, 989-826-11 i9 Victim Advocate, Penny Thompson, 231-533-8322 Victim Advocate, Maureen Covault, 989-344-3248. Victim Advocate, Lisa Moscato, 989-826r1119

-ii.