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State Knives Near School BY B. J. CONLEY intendent, Chip Hansen, said the The boy, who is a suspect in schools went into a "lock down" at the Reduces EAST JORDAN — A 15-year-old request of the police. All doors were 1 boy in possession of several knives was several break-ins within locked at approximately 8:15 a.m., but Seniors apprehended near the high school by were reopened just before 8:30 a.m„ East Jordan police and the county sher­ Charlevoix County, was found following the police taking the boy into iff's office and taken into custody on custody. Funding Tuesday, Nov. 24. by East Jordan police officer Superintendent Hansen applauded BY B. J. CONLEY The boy, who is a suspect in several the school staff for their reaction to the City manager of Boyne City, CHARLEVOIX-The break-ins within Charlevoix County, Clyde Payton, who is the incident. Michael Cain, shows the appear­ Charlevoix County Com­ was found by East Jordan police officer "This morning's incident was a ance of the signs the city will place mission on Aging board Clyde Payton, who is the school re­ school resource officer. type of situation that we had planned in areas where work by the city will learned of cutbacks from source officer. Paytori found the boy in and trained for and our staff did an ex­ be performed. The signs notify resi­ the state of Michigan's Office a wooded area near the high school assistance of a sheriff's deputy. The po­ cellent job." Hansen thanked the city's dents of public meetings to be held of Services to the Aging at a with his girlfriend who is a student at lice found two more knives on him. police department and the sheriff's of­ concerning the work. board meeting on Monday, the school. East Jordan Police Chief, Dan fice for the swift response. Nov.30. Payton found a knife on the boy. Reece, commended Officer Payton for The 15-year-old was taken to the The state office has an The 15-year-old bolted and. was chased his quick action in keeping the schools Charlevoix County Probate Court of­ Signs, overall reduction of nearly by the officer. He was apprehended on safe. fices. His name is being withheld be­ 14 percent and expects a North Street by Officer Payton with the East Jordan Public Schools super­ causehe is a minor. sharp curtail in services. Facilities But, David Emmel, interim director for the Commis­ sion on Aging in Charlevoix and Bus County, said that the AT- ^ p- r ontkm Summer Breezes county's senior millage Stops \tfould soften the blow. A Far Cry from ^ "Our COA is mostly s funded by a millage, so it BY B.J. CONLEY won't be affected by state BOYNE CITY — Despite and federal cuts so much," the efforts of the city to keep a Emmel said. "It will have bus stop, Indian Trail bus minimal impact." service has eliminated its The state's Office of travel into the Boyne City stop Services to the Aging funds at McDonald's restaurant. The the Area Agency on Aging closest bus service will be Boyne Falls. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The city had written to state representatives and to the Governor, but the bus service is cutting costs. The effective date to stop service into Boyne Internet ?; ' , City was Dec. 1.. City manager Michael Unlimited Hours. No Contracts! Cain reported on the new + public hearing notice signs at the city commission meeting « FREE 24/7 Technical Support on Nov. 24. He said the signs • Instant Messaging - keep your buddy list! are part of an effort to im­ «10 e-mail addresses with Webmail! 1. , '?j> ----^:^ prove communication be­ • Custom Start Page - news, weather & more! .. nSj' .•> r«- tween the city and the citizens. Surf up to 6X faster! When residents see the signs it c jusl$3morQ indicates that the city is con­ Sign Up Online) www.LocalNet.com The swings at Charlevoix's Michigan Beach were swinging from the winds coming off of Lake Michigan on Monday, Nov. 30. Forty sidering plans for street recon- Call Today & Savet degree temperatures were predicted, but with southwest winds gusting up to 45 mph it was much colder, PHOTO BY B. J. CONLEY C0NTINUED0NPAGE8 LocalNet Reliable Internet Access Since 1994 WEATHER $0.75 • Published By Michigan Media

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ENGAGEMENT Grover - Streufert V Roderic>and Bonnie Grover of East Jordan, as well as Tim and Kelli Streufert of East Jordan, an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Tabitha **«£.. , -** '*V Marie Grover and Andrew Thomas Streufert. Tabitha is a graduate of East Jordan High School and has completed her Associate of Arts and ABOVE: Overseeing the Certificate of Hospitality and Casino Management at operation of the Boyne North Central Michigan College. She is currently Boyne Valley Food Pantry Valley Food Pantry are (from right); Bill Cousineau, Pastor employed by Boyne Mountain. Wayne McKenney, Sally Andrew is also a graduate of East Jordan High McKenney, Vida Massey and School and has completed his certificate of Com­ Penny Massey. puter Aided Design at North Central Michigan Col­ Up and Running lege. He is currently employed by The Home Depot. The wedding is August 28, 2010 at the Light­ Three-Fold Increase in Traffic by Second Week of Operation house Missionary Church in East Jordan. Engagement Announcements can be e-mailed BY JIM AKANS * dally right now when there are so many come at our pantry." tg [email protected] people falling through the cracks, par­ So far, most of the recipients visit­ What began as a seed of an idea ticularly those who are underemployed ing the pantry reside in the west side of this past August is now a reality, and and suddenly find themselves unable to , the county, primarily in the Boyne Val­ quickly gaining momentum as the cover their basic food costs." ley area. As the program grows, addi­ f^entral l akc number of recipients visiting the new The Boyne Valley Food Pantry re­ tional guidelines may be established for Boyne Valley Food Pantry has in­ ceives donations for area churches, utilizing the pantry. creased three-fold since the facility businesses and individuals in both non- Boyne Valley Food Pantry hours TTeasureQest opened on November 19th. • perishable food items as well as money are Thursdays from 2 pm until 5 pm. CONSIGNMENT & RESALE "This came together very fast" that is utilized to purchase food items The exception is they will be open on , states Pastpr Wayne McKenney of the arid suppliesthrough the Manna Proj- Wednesdays instead of Thursdays the he Ultimate Curiosity 5^opi J u Boyne Falls United Methodist Churcii/1 ' ect'in Petdskey. week Christmas and New Years. Conveniently located downtown "Penny Massey originally came up with "We currently do not have specific The pantry is located at 3031 Main s Wedding Gowns Central Lake at 2433 N. Main (M-88) the idea of starting a food pantry, our qualifications for individuals using the Street in Boyne Falls. To make food or & Tux Rentals 231-544-3333 • Mon-Sat 10 am*5 pm congregation joined in, and soon after pantry," notes Bill Cousineau, who also monetary donations, please stop by the St. Augustine Church became in­ spearheads the Food Pantry project. "If pantry during hours of operation or volved." someone doesn't have the money to buy contact Bill Cousineau at (231) 549- il I lilt II II AllfC* Pastor McKenney adds, "We feel their food and they live in the 2230. Oouniv News this is much needed in this area, espe- Charlevoix County area, they are wel- Published Weekly BOYNE CITY POLICE 4:28pm: 2 vehicle private property Owner was located and moved car. on Thursday. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 dam:age accident in the 300 block of E 6:06pm: Unlocked vehicle in the 100 12:27am: Arrested male subject for Water St. block ofE Water St. Distributed to Boyne City, East Jordan, Driving While License Suspended at E 11:20pm: Citation issued to male at 6:10pm: Unlocked a second vehicle in Division and S Park St Charlevoix, Boyne Falls, Walloon Lake, Park and Water Streets for expired the 100 block of E Water St 12:30am: Arrested female on pickup registration. 8:04pm: Unlocked vehicle in the 200 Ellsworth and Atwood. order from Probate Court. She was block of S East St also given a citation for possession of 8:12pm: Unlocked vehicle in the 300 Available on News Stands: 75 cents a copy. marijuana and MIP tobacco. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 block of E Division St 6:50am: Unlocked dump truck in the 3:33am: Male reports someone rattling 8:54pm: Officer checked on 911 hang up Subscriptions: 400 block of Front St. his door knob and knocking on his On-Line delivery to your Inbox: $25.00/year. call from a residence in the 300 block Local Home Delivery of the News: $35.00/year. 2:01pm: Officers checked on 911 hang door in the 300 block of Silver St. ofE Division St. Was a child playing Out-of-County Delivery of the News: $55.00/year. up call from the 200 block of N Park Subject was gone on officer's arrival. with phone. Everything OK. Local Home Delivery Plus On-Line Subscription: $45.00/year. St. Everything OK 1:00pm: Met citizen at Humane Society 9:29pm: Female reported suspicious sit­ Out-of-County Delivery Plus On-Line Subscription: $65.00/year. 6:40pm: Lodge stray cat at the Humane to lodge dog that was running at large. uation with her car in the 300 block of Deadline Monday Noon. Society 3:00pm: Officer checked on report of E Division St. Possible electrical prob­ Place Classified ads on-line at 6:45pm: Checked residence on Adam:s possible Breaking and Entering at res­ lem with car. www.CharlevoixCountyNews.com St for missing 17 year old female. She idence in the 400 block of Pearl St. was not there. Window was left open. Everything 20 cents/word, $2 minimum. 10:20pm: Trash found in bird feeder of was secure. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Publisher: On-Line Manager: residence in the 300 block of E Divi­ 6:18pm: Report of a disturbance at a 12:59am: Vehicle left parked in drive­ Dave Baragrey 1 ChadBaragrey sion St. Removed by officer. business in the 1100 block of Boyne way of residence in the 900 block of N E-Mail [email protected] 11:07pm: Verbal dispute between male Av. Customer upset because he did Lake St. Owner was contacted and ve- [email protected] and female outside building in the 300 not feel he received correct change. , hide removed. News Reporter: General Manager: block of E Division St. Business agreed to contact him when 2:35am: Officers responded to noise B.J. Conley Dave Baragrey 2 [email protected] they balanced the cash register after complaint in the 300 block of E Divi­ they closed. sion St. [email protected] WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Contributing Writers 6:54pm: Assisted Child Protective Serv­ 10:44am: Dispatched injured deer on 12:45am: Unlocked vehicle in the 200 News Editor: Jane Booze ices with home visit in the 500 block KnollwoodCt. Jim Akans block of S Lake St ofNlakeSt. 12:36pm: Officers responded to 911 2:07am: Assisted deputy with OWI ar­ 9:56pm: Assisted Sheriff's Department hang up call in the 500 block of N [email protected] rest on Old State Rd with traffic accident on Old Horton Lake St. All OK

Sports Editor: 3:59am: Report of a duck with fishing BayRd. 3:25 pm: Unlocked vehicle in the 300 Mike Dunn line wrapped around its head near the block of N Park St [email protected] river mouth. Gone on arrival. 4:39pm: Met citizen at Humane Society E-Mail News Releases and Announcements to 4:44am: Assisted am:bulance with call SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 to lodge dog that had been running at [email protected] in the 500 block of Bay St. 9:21am: Unlocked vehicle in the 800 large. Michigan Media Inc. 5:24am: Assisted am:bulance with call block of S Park St. 5:17pm: 2 vehicle private property acci­ in the 400 block of Elm St. 1:17pm: Officer found 2 juvenile females dent in parking lot in the 300 block of PO Box 205, Boyne City, Ml 49712 8:05am: Rock thrown at building with cigarettes by the river. Both sub­ E Division St. Phone 989-732-8160 Fax:888-240-5499 dam:aging siding in the 200 block of E jects were returned home and parents Notice to Readers: Typically, most advertising is honest and clear about special offers, however, please be sure to read the contents thoroughly Water St. were advised of the situation. to avoid misrepresentation. Michigan Media does not warranty the accu­ 9:32am: Gasoline drive off from the 4:39pm: Report of kids tearing stuff up MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 racy or reliability of content and does not accept any liability for injuries m 1100 block of Boyne Av. Driver was in parking lot in the 100 block of N : or damages caused to the reader or advertiser that may result from con­ 6:10pm: Report of a suspicious male in tent contained in this publication. Errors in advertising should be re­ located and returned to pay. East St. Kids were located and they the 100 block of River St. He was ported immediately. Damage from errors will not exceed the cost of the advertisement for one issue. Michigan Media, Inc. reserves the right to 3:50pm: Male cam:e into the I'D with were playing with cattails they got looking forhi s missing ATM card. publish or refuse ads at their discretion. truck that had been hit in parking lot from the river. 9:51pm: Unlocked vehicle in the 100 in the 400 block of N Lake l§t earlier in 5:47pm: Report of car blocking private block ofE Water St the day. ' drive in the 100 block of E Water Sff December 3, 2009 Charlevoix County News • Page 3 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com THAT'S OUR CHRISTMAS TREE! ; Choosing, and Caring for, that Special Tannenbaum

ByJimAkans selecting produce, is the first dles are sharp) and Concolor consideration. Yet if unsure hold needles well and have a "O Christmas Tree, 0 about a tree's freshness, there slight, citrus odor, which is Christmas Tree, Your is a simple trick to help opti­ refreshingly unique. branches green delight us." mize the trees ability to draw "We find the more popular water after it's been placed in choices tend to be Frasier So begins one of the tree stand. Fir, Blue Spruce and Con­ Christmas seasons most "When you get the tree color," states Debbie from treasured carols. Yet with so home, if it's not fresh-cut," Marvin's Gardens in many tree species to choose Keith observes, "saw about Charlevoix. "The Concolor from, and so many needles one-half inch off base. That has longer needles that re­ to sweep off the floor, how reopens the pores so the tree tain well. Fraser Firs also can the fearless Christmas can draw water freely. The hold needles well, and the tree hunter and gatherer be tree should use over a gallon trees are usually a little skin­ sure the enduring holiday of water the first day. And nier, with a long tall look." symbol that graces their never let a tree run low on Debbie adds, "Blue spruce abode will indeed offer de­ water. A fresh cut tree will is one of the most popular. light throughout the yuletide last for at least a month if People like the color and it season? kept hydrated." has shorter needles that are a "First of all," notes Keith little picky. It has a very tra­ Martell of Martell's North- ditional Christmas tree look. woods Tree Farm in Gay­ What about They do tend to drop their lord, "when shopping for a needles a little quicker. tree, be sure to ask when it species? Scotch pine is the most eco- was cut. Many of the Christ­ nomicaltree. They tend to mas trees sold in lots were Among the most popular be dyed by the tree farm as cut as long ago as October, species are Frasier Fir, Bal­ they naturally get a brown so they aire almost two sam Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue hue to them in the fall as months old already. So it's Spruce Norway Spruce, they go info dormancy." Never mind all the decorations, a Christmas tree looks fine with just a little snow on it needles, and a big red bow, no wonder people get disap­ Scotch Pine, Eastern White "Another option is a live as demonstrated here at Martell's Northwoods Tree Farm. Keith Martell and daughter in law, Kate (Menkes) Martell pointed when needles begin Pine and Concolor. Gener­ tree," notes Betsy Berry of to fall off as soon as they get ally speaking, Firs tend to re­ Twigs & Blooms in Gaylord. out to the cold by keeping it in not always be brought in­ into the air." * jj the tree home. Our trees are tain their needles best, "That way you have some­ the garage for a few days. You doors too hastily. Above all, buy a tree 0 definitely fresh cut.. .we've Spruces have stiffer branches thing left after the season. should have the hole dug and "If you pick a tree when from a reputable merchalif been told by Some customers (especially good for heavy,. The limit, however, is about covered before the ground it is very cold, it's a good and don't hesitate to ask t that our trees actually sprout homemade ornaments), two days in the house or it freezes so you can plant it." idea to let it set in the questions regarding tree i new growth after being Scotch Pine has good needle will go dormant. After being Dave Gearhart, of Nprth Star garage for several hours so selection and care. Find- I placed in the. standi" retention and sturdy inside, it's important to Trees, Inc. in Wolverine, advises it thaws." He-adds, "It can ihg "that special tree" *• Ah, freshness, like when branches (though the nee­ slowly bring the tree back that even a fresh cut tree should be easier getting the tree should be an exciting ad- \ into the house while it is venture, and as Charlie * still baled, set it in the Brown demonstrates year jj Concolor and Frasier Firs are among the more popular, freshly cut Christmas tree choices at Twigs & Blooms in Gaylord. stand, and then cut the after year...each Christ- ^ baling rope. Also, keep the mas tree has its own spe-s^ tree away from heat regis­ cial character. >l ters and other heat "Regardless of the %t sources. Wood heat and species" observes Dave 'ij spaced heaters are espe­ Gearhart, "my favorite '%$ cially damaging to a tree tree is one that looks % because it's a drying heat. good:' % A humidifier is a good idea to put moisture back

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY RECORDS: DECEMBER 2,2009 to pay $300 in fines and costs. Jonathan Phillip Cook, 51, Law- George Richard Hirth, 59, Russ Brown & Associates, 0764$ DISTRICT COURT Jason Allen Giem, 28, Chester­ ton. Disorderly person. Sentenced Clarkston. Driving while im­ Mulberry Lane, Charlevoix by The following cases were recently field. No operator's license on per­ to pay $900 in fines and costs. paired. Sentenced to pay $1,080, Russ Brown. \*_ decided in the 90th District Court son while driving. Sentenced to Dennis Casey Erdelyi, 38, and to 41 days in jail with credit Parkside Grill & Treats, 201 E. jS . for the County of Charlevoix: pay $200 in fines and costs. Petoskey. Domestic violence. Sen­ for one day, 30 days held in Water St., Boyne City, by Da$d Fernando Sauro, 61, Gaylord. Daniel Michael Threlkeld, 29, tenced to pay $500 in fines and abeyance, 10 days of community Korthase and Betty Korfhase>»; Use of marijuana. Sentenced to Charlevoix. Driving without secu­ costs and to 88 days in jail. service work and nine months on pay $800 in fines and costs and to rity. Sentenced to pay $365 in Jodi KayeSchroeder, 40, Boyne probation. 90 days in jail with credit for one fines and costs. City. Embezzlement. Sentenced to MARRIAGE LICENSES S day, 59 days held in abeyance, 30 Joseph Ross Breidenstein, 40, pay $600 in fines and costs and The following people have recently days of community service work, Walloon Lake. Driving while li­ $8,785.40 in restitution, and to ASSUMED NAMES: filed for marriage licenses withifhe nine months on probation. cense suspended. Sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for one The following businesses recently Charlevoix County Clerk's office: Wilbur James Wiser Sr., 52, East pay $1,800 in fines and costs and day, 139 days held in abeyance, 40 filed with the Charlevoix County Donald Dean Kleinschrodt, 48;| Jordan. No operator's license on to 20 days in jail, serve the 20 days days of community service work, Clerk's office for an assumed name Boyne City and Angel Ann Dun person while driving. Sentenced on work release. 18 months on probation. for doing business: 32, Boyne City. ;§ Page 4 'Charlevoix County News December 3, 2009 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com NEWS ©BRIEF

roasted chestnuts, & commu­ BOYNECITY School. Silent Auction 5:15, of the WWII publication at Cookie Walk Dec. 6. You are nity spirit! It will be a fun- BOYNE CITY Lights of Love Benefit Dinner at 6:00. Post Dinner, local bookstores. The pro­ sure to find your holiday fa­ filled day that you won't want Red Mesa hosts annual Lights of Love is a benefit Meet the team and 50/50. ceeds from the sale of the vorites as well as some new to miss! benefit breakfast for Hospice of Northwest Dinner is Chili, hotdogs, books are being donated to varieties to try among the The 13th annual Judy Michigan sponsored by the salad, chips, drink & dessert war memorials in Charlevoix thousands of beautifully dis­ Kuheana Memorial Benefit EAST JORDAN $6.00ea./$20.00 family. Tick­ County. played cookies. Priced at $7/ Boyne City Eta Nu Women's Breakfast will be hosted by ets available from players or pound. Doors open at 9:00 Club. Purchase a tree light or Wake Up East Jordan Red Mesa Grill from 8 to at the door. Hope to see you am. Come early for the best Hearts of Love Ornament to December 2,2009 at Jordan 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. BOYNECITY there! selection. The church is lo­ support Hospice. Flyers and Valley Accounting 112 Lake The all-you-can-eat Latin Olde English Christmas cated at the corner of Park request forms are available at Street (Next to McDonald's) American breakfast buffet is Liinch Chamber office, local stores, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting and Bridge Streets in BOYNE CITY $8 for adults and $4 for kids This is a new event this or contacts listed below. The will be at 9:30 a.m. $3.00 Charlevoix. Booths available for Dec. 5 12 and under. The Red Mesa year sponsored by the United event is Dec. 2, starting with members, $5.00 not yet mem­ European Christmas Mar­ Grill, with the help of Judy's Methodist Church at 324 S. caroling at the Boyne River bers. Join us to celebrate the ket brother Jerry Kelts, has held Park St. Enjoy a midday meal ELLSWORTH Inn at 6pm followed at 6:30 opening of their new location. SOBO, the South Boyne this event every year since it in the Wesley tradition on Wooden Shoe Festival by a tree Lighting at Country arts district, presents an Old- opened in 1997 and has Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1 lam The 5th Annual Ellsworth Now & Then. Dinner follows BOYNECITY Fashioned European Christ­ helped raise more than to 1pm. Tickets are $5 in ad­ /Atwood Wooden Shoe Festi­ at the BRI for $12 per person; mas Market with art, gifts, $20,000 to benefit Boyne vance or $6 at the door. For val will be held Wednesday, reservations are required. Re­ City hosts road construc­ food and fun - something for Area charities. This year the information call the church December 9 from 6:00-7:30 member or honor a person or tion information meetings everyone. The German Weih- proceeds will benefit Boyne office at 582-9776. PM at the Banks Township group by purchasing a keep­ The City of Boyne City is nachtsmarkt-style market area food pantries through Hall in Ellsworth. Join Ed and sake ornament or tree light. hosting informational meet­ will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 the Manna Food Project. The Joyce Petter, Banks Township The Lights of Love Tree will ings for neighbors and others CHARLEVOIX p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the breakfast will include the Citizens of the Year, for the be lit through the month of who may be interested in Holiday Craft Show Water Street Mall, located at final bidding in the Wreath lighting of our community December for all to view. three upcoming 2010 road Dec. 5 from 9am to 3pm at the corner of Main and Front and Angel Silent Auction, tree and,a round of traditional Thank you to Country Now construction projects. Repre­ St. Mary's Parish Center, Streets, other SOBO and with proceeds also going to holiday carols. Toast the Sea­ and Then, Bill's Farm Market, sentatives from the City and 1003 Bridge St. Cookie Walk, community businesses will* the food pantries. son while you visit with NMH, and the BRI for help­ its engineering firm C2AE Concessions, Raffles. For in­ also be participating. Anypne friends and neighbors over ing to make this event possi­ will be present to share infor­ formation please call 231- interested in obtaining a warm cups of hot chocolate, ble. For reservations or mation and address questions EAST JORDAN 547-9441 booth for the Christmas cider, and cookies served by information contact: Barb regarding these projects in­ Citizen of the Year Market may contact organiz­ the Ellsworth Lioness Club. Schultz at 582-2877 or Alison cluding preliminary plans, Citizen of the Year forms ers Donna Prevost (sun- BOYNE CITY Little ones may make hand­ the process, the construction,, are available at the Chamber Mellon at 582-6923. crafted ornaments to take and scheduling as well as [email protected]) of office. It's time to nominate Holiday Hobby Craft Show home, help us to decorate the strategies to minimize the Sun for the Soul at 582-0410, individuals for the Citizen of The Holiday Hobby Craft CHARLEVOIX impact of construction on Cindi Malin the Year Award that will be Show will be December 5th Township Hall for the Holi­ Flurry Festival residents and businesses. For ([email protected]) of announced at the East Jordan at the Boyne City High days and Get Twisted! with a Let it snow! Let it snow! more information or to com­ CindiFrancos Coolstuff or Chamber Annual School from 9am-3pm. holiday balloon sculpture or Let it snow! On Saturday, De­ ment on this or other proj­ Chris Wacholz (host- Meeting/Dinner/ Auction hat made by Twister Joe, cember 5th bundle up and ects please contact City of mom [email protected]). scheduled January 30,2010 BOYNE CITY Northern Michigan's Favorite come join the flurry of activi­ Boyne City Executive Assis­ at Castle Farms. Senior Center Celebration Balloon artist. ties in downtown Charlevoix! tant Barb Brooks at 582.0336 EAST JORDAN The Boyne Area Senior The annual Merchants Open or [email protected]. Community Night BOYNECITY Center invites.the com­ CHARLEVOIX House will take place all day. The one remaining meeting Celebrate the holidays with Weihnachts-Markt munity to help celebrate the Fighting Violence Enjoy refreshments, enter­ is for NORTH EAST family & friends throughout What is a Weihnachts- fourth anniversary of their With Voices tainment, activities, special STREET from State Street to the Business community Markt you might ask? Some­ building from with a Home­ Violence against Women is sales, and raffles at participat­ Collings Street - Thursday, Dec. 3. Business Open thing for Everyone! Food, made Meat Loaf Dinner an issue in every community. ing stores. At 1pm children Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the city Houses, special sales', aictivi- Fun, Art & Gifts Saturday, from 11:30 to 1:30 Sunday, The Zonta Club of Charlevoix affe invited to Charlevoix hall auditorium. ties and refreshments. 6pm - 11-6 pm December 5, 2009 Dec. 6. The Cousins Music is sponsoring a Panel discus­ Cinema for a free full-length Community Tree Lighting & Group will entertain, and a sion on this issue, its forms, feature sponsored by Water Street Mall 5 West Caroling - with Citizen of the Main Street bake sale and silent auction present actions and needs will (pharlevoix State Bank. Please EAST-JORDAN Year (Across from Memorial will be held. Tickets are $6 be addressed as they relate to Hting a donation of a canned Meet the Basketball Park). 6:15pm - Santa Parade for adults and $3 for chil­ our community. Charlevoix good to benefit the Food Teams on Main Street. 6:30-8:30pm CHARLEVOIX COUNTY dren. Advance sale tickets Police Chief Doan, Sue Coen %ntry. Then from 3 to 7pm, Meet the Red Devil's Visit/Photos w/Santa - Hand­ Book proceeds donated to are available from 9 to 1, RN and Chris Raijewski Di­ ufider the tent in downtown Freshman, JV and Varsity made Stockings - EJ Lioness war memorials Monday through Friday. The rector of the Sexual Abuse and (Sharlevoix, sample and vote Girl's and Boy's Basketball & LionsClubs - EJ Civic Cen­ Retired Sheriff George T. event is cosponsored by Domestic Violence program Mr Charlevoix's Best Hot Team at the 9th annual Din­ ter 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Soup Lasater, author of the book Thrivent Financial For of the Women's Resource Chocolate by participating ner/Auction Saturday, Dec. Cook-Off- EJ Senior Center "Charlevoix County's Contri­ Lutherans. Center will be on the panel. restaurants. Enjoy live music, 5th at the East Jordan High - Proceeds benefit Care & bution to World War II," is The event will be very interac­ Share nearing completion of his BOYNECITY tive November 25-December second book, "Charlevoix 10 is the National time to take DRIVEN BY QUALITY, TRAINED TO BE THE BEST!' Main Street board nomi­ CHARLEVOIX County's Contribution to Action against Violence World War I." The next pub­ nation deadline is Dec. 9 ^against Women Date Dec. 7 in BAY AREA Holly Daze , CLEAN CARE lication project is "Charlevoix The Boyne City Main the Charlevoix Public Library Friday, Dec. 4 - HOLLY County's Contribution to the Street Program invites city Community room 5pm to 24 HOUR WATER REMOVAL & DAZE at Castle Farms. Korean War." Any citizens residents to apply for a seat 7pm. Light refreshments will DRYING SERVICES Charlevoix Area Hospital WATER Frozen Pipes • Sewer Backup with information on family' on its board of directors. The be served Appliance Malfunction • TES Heated drying Foundation Dinner, Silent members in either WWI or board has two four-year FIRE, SMOKE, SOOT CLEAN-UP Auction, Live Auction and terms expiring. The Main CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS the Korean War are encour­ RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL Lots of fun. For tickets or to aged to contact George at his Street approach is a volun­ CHARLEVOIX . SINCE 1981 donate an auction item call home: 231-582-7001. there teer and grassroots-driven Singles Christmas 888-347-7707 Northern Michigan 231-547-8501 • are a few copies still available effort dedicated to the health DinnerParty bayareacleancare.com and vitality of Boyne City's Singles for Christ", for Sin­ downtown. It promotes gles 40 and older, will host the building a vibrant Boyne annual Christmas Dinner City through historic preser­ Party, Friday December 11th, CROSSWORD PUZZLE vation, community self-re­ 6:00 pm, at the Argonne Sup­ liance and local ownership. per Club, 11929 Boyne City Across Successes of the program in­ Road in Charlevoix. Please ril- Cheerio!; 5- Baby's cry; 9- Admit; 14- clude the Downtown Im­ bring a $10.00 gift to exchange $slorwegian king; 15- Expel; 16- Qlear the provement Project, Stroll the at the restaurant. After the fJDoard; 17- Free from contamination; 18- Streets, Boyne Thunder, fa­ dinner we are all invited to "ftear in the sky; 19- Photographic tone; 20- cade improvements, support Yvonne Engler's home at 4105 lEmblem; 22- Decline; 24- Jump on the ice; of a bike patrol program, and Sequanota Road in f25- Releases; 26- Lumberjack; 29- Roof management of the Farmers' Charlevoix. Please bring 2 Overhangs; 31- Crude carrier; 32- Exhort; Market. If you are interested #3- Attorney's org.; 36- Vane dir.; 37- A dozen Christmas Cookies for kittle brown; 40- Moo goo pan; 41- in serving on the board, a the cookie exchange and we Ijina's ex; 42- Thor's father; 43- Oohed and board member application will enjoy a few to munch on f| ; 45- N Atlantic archipelago; 47- Capital must be completed and re­ while we watch a wonderful |pf Eritrea; 48- Take; 51- Env. notation; 52- turned to Boyne City City movie, "The Ultimate Gift" in |Pertaining to Mars; 54- Hot biting Hall by 5 p.m., Dee. 9,2009. surround sound. Reservations Condiment; 58- Writer Loos; 59- Trojan War « Applications are available at are required, please call Frieda $ero; 61- Observed; 62- Guide; 63- Delhi City Hall or the Main Street Lewitt at (231) 347-5747 or e- ^yrap; 64- Brit's exclamation; 65- Grieved; 1)6- Calculus calculation; 67- Hammett office, located on the upper mail [email protected]. $ound; . • M level at 112 S. Park St. For more information, call the |Down Main Street office at 582- BOYNECITY |3- Pith helmet; 2- Grad; 3- Diamond cover; 9009 or email Christmas Gift Tag Making lA- Typical; 5- Animal that catches mice; 6- [email protected]. Make your own Christmas jDtic; 7- Ed.'s pile; 8- Not much; 9- Person Gift Tags Dec. 6 from 1-3 pm ^vith a flat, say; 10- Builds; 11- Ribbons; 12- at Freshwater Studio. Hand tOf Thee ; 13- Cool!; 21- Bring to bear; CHARLEVOIX make your Christmas gift S3- Santa's aides; 26- Burt's ex; 27- Hog Cookie Walk Jiound; 28- Elation; 29- Bert's buddyr 30- tags. Supplies provided for ^Not "fer"; 32- Go back, in a way; 33- Turkish honorific; 34- Boxer Max; 35- Verdi opera; 38- Artery that feeds Stock up on your holiday this free event. jBie trunk; 39- Hurried; 44- Loss of memory; 45- Shackle; 46- Place for beehives; 47- Loss of muscle cookies for your family and Coordination; 48- Collect; 49- Division of a long poem; 50- Old newsman; 51- Without j in the world; 53- friends at the First Congre­ American space agency; 55- Capone's nemesis; 56- Tidy, without fault; 57- "Orinoco Flow" singer; 60- gational Church's annual Continued on page 8 December 3, 2009 Charlevoix County News • Page,-5 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com CHARLEVOIX HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Annual Merchant Open House Takes Place Saturday, December 5th

BY JIM AKANS movie compliments of Charlevoix State Bank This Saturday's annual Charlevoix Mer­ with a donation of a canned good at the chant Open House is the perfect opportunity Charlevoix Cinema at 1pm. While children to feel the inspiration of the season and enjoy the movie, parents are able to shop make those special holiday purchases. It will without interruption. be a day filled with activity in the stores and After the movie, head over to downtown The 2009 Holiday Open House participants include: <. J in the streets, as merchants provide samples, East Park for a flurry of activities at the 3rd ~>o refreshments, incredible sales and there will Annual Flurry Fest. Aartvark Studio & Gallery -12 5:30pm. Enter to win a $50 gift treats and a picture with Santa'> to 6pm; Refreshments. Sales on certificate; drawing at 5pm, Proceeds to benefit the < „> be much more. "From 3 pm until 6 pm," notes Keith all wall decor 20-40% off. need not be present to win. Charlevoix County Humane vl Keith Carey, executive director of the Carey, "there will be live music, people can Society. Minimum of $5 dona- • cast their votes for Charlevoix's "Best Hot Charlevoix Downtown Development Au­ Ace Hardware -All Day! 1/2 off Elements -12 to 5pm; In-store tion. Doggy & people treats ^ thority (DDA), states, "Up until three years Chocolate" (provided by local restaurants), specials and refreshments! Specials, appetizers and re­ will be served. ago, the first Saturday in December was tra­ sample roasted chestnuts, and of course, Enter to win a door prize! freshments will be served with ditionally the community, open house. It was . Santa will be there." a gift certificate drawing -need Revolution Bike -Stop in for v created as a customer appreciation day with Keith Carey adds, "This is a festive, A Touch of Spring Florist -9am not be present to win. 12 to refreshments including wine,"'' food and entertainment and fantastic sales community-oriented day that gives people a to 1pm come in for 25% off any 3pm, Wachler Life Links Trunk cheese and cocoa. Register to'"'3 designed to thank customers for their pa­ great reason to come downtown, spend some purchase and receive a free gift! Show with a FREE bracelet for win a 6' handmade Canadian!-¾ Also register to win a $50 everyone! Patricia Aikin will be mapple toboggan. 20% or morf tronage during the year. We looked at ways time, enjoy a wide range of activities and Christmas Centerpiece. signing the new book, "Cross­ off all store items. ,^ events, and get some holiday shopping to expand that event, creating a reason for ings" with proceeds going to­ done!" people to spend the whole day downtown, Cherry Republic -10am to ward Charlevoix Hospital and Round Lake Bookstore -10am which led to the idea of Flurry Fest." For additional information and a com­ 9pm; Cherry Republic is going Crooked Tree Art Council. to 6pm. Buy one book at full At noon, Charlevoix's Volunteer Fire­ plete list of participating stores and their ac­ all out with FREE Boomchunka "Crossings" is the perfect gift price and get the second book (of fighters will bring Santa Claus to East Park tivities, visit www.charlevoix.org or call cookies, a variety of food will for children of all ages. equal or less value) for 50% off!9' by fire truck. Shortly following, children are (231) 547-2101. be prepared, a $70 gift box raf­ Buy several books at full price *,'-1 invited to watch a free full-length holiday fle, and refreshments served all Ellair Gallery -5 to 7pm; Open and get half of them for half off id day House for Todd Warner and This makes Christmas Shopping!;*; Edith Pair's "Holiday Collec­ fun for everyone on your list. ,-, ? Clothing Company -It's a One tion." Refreshments and free Day Sale! Register to win a gifts with any purchase. Enter The Well Being Day Spa - $200 shopping spree. Drawing to win a $50 gift certificate. Drop by the new studio and re­ will be held at 6pm. Receive a ceive a gift bag, complimentary' free gift with your $75 Wool- Halfway to the Top -20% off all chair massage, and the oppor^-] rich purchase. Refreshments regularly priced clothing. Re­ tunity to purchase a massage served. ceive an additional 5% off by and get the other 50% off! They donating new children's gloves, have moved and are now at 11() Consign Design -12 to 5pm mittens, scares, socks or hats to Mason Street -located in the "'" stop in for fresh baked cookies adorn their Community same building as the 0> and Christmas goods! Most Christmas Project Giving Tree. Charlevoix Courier, across the" items, including Christmas Stop in for refreshments, door street from the Chamber office! decor are already discounted prizes and free gift wrapping! Keep your mind relaxed, yourH from 10-50% off already low spirits cheery, and your mus-,, ^ prices. Take an additional 10% Picture This -10 to 11:3am; cles ready to lift those holiday.^ your entire purchase 10am to Bring your pooch for doggy shopping bags! f v

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Members of the Breezeway Task Force met Tuesday, November 24,2009 in the Ellsworth Farmer's Ex­ change Conference Room for an afternoon 2010 Strategic Planning Session. Attendees reviewed the grant j $ MEMORIAL 4 proposal, 2009 accomplishments and compiled a list of proposed 2010 goals. Pictured are from I to r (seated) - Jan Kellogg: Economic Development Specialist - Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Laurie Hodgson -Co-editor of East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Directory/North Bays Design Group, Mary H. Faculak: Executive Director East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce, Hugh Campbell: Village of Ellsworth President. Standing I to r- Thomas Mann: Banks Township Supervisor, Donna Heeres: Banks Township Clerk.( Photo courtesy Jodell Danbert.) Raven Hill Announces Holiday Hours for 2009

Ride a bike & generate electricity! Climb uary 1,2010 will entertain the kids and keep inside a kaleidoscope! Feed the tortoises! them safe, while you celebrate with them or Raven Hill Discovery Center will be open on your own. Registration is limited, so book from noon to 4 p.m. for family visits during your spaces soon by calling Cheri at 231-536- Benefiting the Manna Project for both Thanksgiving and Winter breaks. Hours 3369. Cost is $100 per person for the i include, Friday, November 27th through Sun­ overnight and includes an evening meal, Boyne Area Food Pantries day, November 29th, as well as Saturday, De­ snacks, light breakfast & activities. Without a cember 19th through Sunday, January 3rd, minimum of five, the event will be cancelled, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, but a maximum of up to ten can register for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Visitors this exciting and fun experience. Latin American can always explore the museum and see the Please plan on treating yourself and your animals. A variety of activities is available by family to an afternoon of fun and exploration request, including Shibori, an ancient folding at Raven Hill Discovery Center this holiday Breakfast Buffet and dyeing technique that yields beautiful season. The Center is located between East Featuring Fresh New Offerings scarves, Hot Glass Beads, working with a Jordan & Boyne City, just off C-48 at Pearsall torch to create your own glass beads, marbled Road. In addition to the hands-on museum paper, leather pouches, aluminum repose, and exotic animals, visitors can dress for the plus several other Arts & Crafts sessions. weather and visit the tree house, the one- Saturday, Anyone interested in making holiday gifts can room schoolhouse, explore the Time Tunnel, call and schedule a time for their choice of see the geologic history of the earth on the Ex­ December 5 classes. ploring Beyond Jurassic Park outdoor exhibit, Raven Hill will also celebrate the Winter play in the Earth Tones Music Garden and 8 am-10:30 am Solstice on Monday, December 21,2009 dur­ snowshoe or cross country ski around the ing the regularly scheduled open hours of Taxi Trail and to the Ancient World outdoor noon to 4 pm. Activities having to do with exhibits. "time" and refreshments will be found in and Raven Hill Discovery Center is the only around the Center, but for those interested in place in northern Lower Michigan where chil­ $0.00 a bigger adventure, visitors can bring snow- dren and adults can link science, history & the shoes or cross country skis and visit the Cen­ arts with hands-on activities and explorations Children 12 & under $4 ter's very own Ancient World. The entire both indoors and outdoors. Connections family will have great fun. The Center's an­ emerge through classes, exhibits and facilities nual Holiday Open House is scheduled from that provide opportunities for all ages to learn, Downtown Boyne City noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, December 28th. create, grow and play. It is located on 157 For more information call SS2 JB4S redmesagriil.com Come help us celebrate our 19th holiday sea­ acres in a rural area of northwestern Lower son. Finally, a New Year's Eve Overnight from Michigan next to the Little Traverse Conser­ 6 p.m. on December 31,2009 to 9 a.m. on Jan­ vancy's Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. Rage 6 • Charlevoix County News December 3, 2009 +. LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com EJ Commission Meets RED MESA GRILL HOSTS BENEFIT IYB.J.CONLEY 114M141 {• . -: , - - • /34! > fcf 5 f (• '• f r EAST JORDAN — City EMS director, Jay Peck, is a patient man. Since 1997, Mi IJMM DECEMBER 5TH Jv& lit. ;when he joined the ambulance service, the ; ?M% ill'" /-&*«' 'Hi*:,: .department has not had adequate housing th for its equipment, vehicles and personnel. 13 Annual Judy Kuheana Currently, part of the department occupies |about 3,200-square-feet at Lake Street Breakfast Supports Area Center. I CW ' JK ^ Peck found out that the ambulance de­ *>S^ partment could all be situated in one spot Food Pantries if the department buys approximately *&rA. 8,000-square-feet at the same location. BY JIM AKANS ] Peck appeared before city commis­ Since first opening their doors in 1997, Boyne City's sioners on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to review the popular Red Mesa Grill has been hosting an annual "all plans for additional space. He asked for a you can eat" Latin American Breakfast Buffet to benefit; letter of intent from the commission that Boyne Area charities. The event has been organized in he could give to builder Floyd Wright who conjunction with Jerry Keltz, in memory of his sister, would design and construct the space. artif^SS Judy, who was founder of the 7th Day Adventist Food But, several commissioners asked EMS director Jay Peck speaks to East Jordan City Commissioners about more space for Pantry and passed away in*October of 1996. Peck to present the commission with a de­ the ambulance department at a commission meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1. PHOTO BY B. J. In 2007, the Judy Kuheana Benefit Breakfast at­ tailed accounting of expenses and revenue, tracted 216 guests, raising over $2,400 from the buffet and the source of the revenue. The estimate CONLEY and silent auction. The goal this year is to break this for the project is $333,320. Peck will work record. on the request and present it to the com­ witEMhT approximatel and ambulancy e1,20 services0 calls. Thfore peoplThe ear nee volunteersw space woul. d have an of­ Fred Moore, of Magnum Hospitality, states, "This mission. He said he contacted the rural de­ department has a Paramedic ECHO fice, three bedrooms for on-call event is a wonderful opportunity to help out people in , velopment arm of government and was unit, four transporting vehicles and EMTs, an exercise room, a stock this community. In addition to the breakfast buffet, we told it was likely that a low-interest loan an ATV. It employs four people, Peck room and an expanded garage will be holding a silent auction with merchandise from would be approved for the project. and two full-time paramedics and a area businesses. 100 percent of proceeds will be do­ East Jordan EMS will end the year part-time billing clerk. More than 20 nated to area food pantries through the Manna Food Project." :¾¾¾¾ The Manna Food Project delivered over 841,000 ^ * -'•*«. r \ pounds of food to pantries in Charlevoix, Antrim and %m •' - jm^r Emmett Counties as of June, compared to just over 473,500 pounds of food during the same period last • Boyne City --»«».<». 1 * (~ year. Cost for the Judy Kuheana Benefit Breakfast is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under and will be l collect at the door on the morning of the event. The Stores see is*$ buffet will be served from 8 am until 10:30 am at the .] Red Mesa Grill on Saturday, December 5th. For addi­ SflSb tional information contact Fred Moore at 231-313-0592. Good Traffic 'j**?* *• 1 o>sr»Jv»4tS»^*c 'S^v,?^* « ^^tSf"' on Black FOCUS RIGHT: Larry and \ Phyllis Lenhart from ***•& ri- Boyne City's Radio £ ON THE Shack sold lots of small electronics on ^ Friday Black Friday. FAMILY By Dave Baragrey 1 one was in a good mood this year." Most stores in Boyne City are with Dr. James Dobson Stores in Downtown Boyne City John Bautel from Beyond Borders looking forward to a bustling Christ­ saw lots of customers on the day after was excited about his first Christmas mas shopping season. HOLIDAYS ARE HARD Thanksgiving this year. Store sales were season in Downtown Boyne City. "There similar to last year but traffic counts is always something going on down­ ON THOSE WHO'VE seemed to be up a little over last year. town" said Bautel. "I loved the idea of Shoppers seemed to be out in force the Earlier Than the Bird shopping event EXPERIENCED TRAGEDY and were looking a little harder for the last week and the Santa Parade seemed best deals in good quality gifts. to draw a ton of local people down­ Pete Awrey from Sunburst Marine town." His store is located next to the QUESTION: My husband and I struggle around the said, "We were busy all day." Sales fig­ building downtown that is now housing holidays. Everywhere we look we see images of happy ures were up slightly for the day and the Indoor Farmer's Market. Bautel * 5 , children. We love kids, but we lost our young son several store traffic seemed to be steady. Sun­ commented, "The Indoor Farmer's Mar­ years ago and it's sometimes hard to manage our emo­ burst offered customers lots of in-store ket draws 700 to 800 people each Satur­ tions. Do you have any insight? specials that seemed to keep the cash day. That has been a great traffic draw N* k register ringing all day. for downtown businesses. I hope they DR. DOBSON . I am so sorry for your loss. There are Larry and Phyllis Lenhart from can continue this through the winter many others who have experienced similar tragedies. For Radio Shack opened up at 6:00 am on months." you and the others who have lost a precious child, the en­ Friday to a line of customers waiting to Jim White from Boyne's True Value tire month of December is filled with its own peculiar va­ shop for some of those new electronics Hardware said it had been a very busy riety of sorrow. Cherubic faces and toys and televised that Radio Shack is famous for. Some of day. White said, "Traffic dropped off a cartoons only serve to intensify indescribable longings. the most popular items at Radio Shack little around 4:00 pm and then began in­ Hearing of your predicament, I'm reminded of a let­ this year seem to be GPS systems, Net- creasing again around 5:30 as residents ter I received years ago from a man who has reason to bqoks and Digital Cameras. prepared to attend the Santa Parade." :f understand this period of vulnerability. His words, writ­ Holly Watson, owner of the Bird's True Value set up Santa's Workshop next ABOVE: Emma Hull, 5 month old daughter ten to the memory of his daughter, revealed a father's Nest in downtown Boyne City said the to their store where Santa could meet of Heidi Gapinski, enjoyed all the attention broken heart of love. But the note also contained a cer­ traffic and sales figures were very com­ with children following the parade Fri­ and the activities while shopping down­ tain sense of triumph and blessing. Apparently his little parable to last year. Watson said, "Every­ day night. town BC. girl had suffered from an extended illness and together they had endured a long season of sorrow. He wrote, "Bristol, now you are free! I look forward to that day, ac­ cording to God's promises, when we will be joined to- , gether, completely whole and full of joy. I'm so happy that /.v&ta you have your crown first." To this father I would say, "Thank you, sir, for shar­ ing this most intimate note to your precious daughter. It made us feel that we have walked a few steps down the lonely road you have trod. Your indomitable spirit will strengthen and inspire others who harbor their own pri­ vate sorrow during this season of celebration. There are millions who would identify with your travail, I'm sure." Because of what we celebrate at Christmas and later, Easter, death has no permanent victory over those who believe. The grave has lost its sting. The trials and tribula­ ABOVE: Adding to the flavor of the holiday were two high tions of this life are but momentary setbacks in light of school musicians, Mark Peterson and Pauline Sutton, play­ an eternity of joy and bliss. This is the true meaning of ing Christmas music on Water Street. the season, and I pray that despite the unavoidable sad­ ness of this broken world, that assurance might provide EFT: Clare and Kate Cronly with the help of "mom" get Santas undevided attention for a few moments after the Santa Parade you with some measure of comfort. friday night in Boyne City, PHOTO BY VIC RUGGLES + December 3, 2009 Charlevoix County News • Page"^' + LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.cbm

(is consolidation a smart move?) Dear Dave, I've got my beginner's emergency, fund in place, and I'm close to wiping Dave Ramsey out my consumer loan debt. I still have about $32,000 in debt from six different government-in­ sured student loans, but they're in deferment at the mo­ ment. I was wondering if I should try to consolidate them. Jason Dear Jason, Well, you get to consolidate these one time. After that, NOVEMBER 16-20 you're stuck. So, you'll want to make sure that the net in­ terest rate you get through consolidation is lower than your current rate. Also, make sure the interest rate is fixed. You don't want to jump through hoops to make this deal hap­ pen, and end up with an interest rate that's equal to pr Student Of The Week higher than the one you had before! Student loans are the only things I'll tell people to con­ solidate. They're a little different animal than ongoing loans and other kinds of credit. Chances are you're not addicted Boyne City High School to going to class, so you probably won't go out and ring up more student loans after you've finished your education and paid off these things. Just maintain that gazelle intensity, keep working hard to Eric Patrick get out of debt, and pay these things off early. Remember, too, that in lots of cases consolidating student loans will PARENTS: STAFF COMMENT: move them out of deferral. There's a good chance you'll "Eric was a great student to have on Mark and Nancy Patrick have to start making payments right away! our US History & Geography trip to - Dave GRADE: 9th Boston! He certainly represented BCHS very well! Great job Eric! (areas of success SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: (Michele Deming, History In school, I am involved in basket­ Teacher) ball, soccer and I am the student "Eric is a conscientious student as he for marriages) council Freshmen President. is focused, self-directed, and has a Dear Dave, great work ethic. He works well with HOBBIES AND INTERESTS others in class and is an exceptional What are the areas do you think couples should be in Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics, role model for his peers. Eric has a agreement on before marriage? Swimming, Skiing, and Tennis positive attitude, personality, and he is Tommy a pleasure to have in class. I find Eric Dear Tommy, genuinely nice and have enjoyed hav­ We've worked with several marriage counselors and , FUTURE PLANS: ing him in Physical Science this year. thousands of couples over the years, and in the process I am very interested in law, politics, Congratulations Eric! we've learned that fights over money and the resulting business and medicine. Yet, I have (Elizabeth Hemming, Science problems are probably the biggest cause of divorce in not yet chosen a university or career. Teacher) North America. That's why I believe detailed, in-depth pre­ marital counseling is an absolute must. I'm not talking about one meeting, a high-five with the preacher as you NOVEMBER 23-27 walk out the door, and everything's cool. You wouldn't un­ dertake an important work project or try to run a marathon without adequate preparation, right? So why on earth would you promise yourself to someone else, and enter what is supposed to be a life-long commitment without . Student Of The Week preparing yourselves? A*.ee It's been our experience that coupJes have a high proba­ bility of having a successful marriage if they can agree in Boyne City High Sc K??. detail on four things before they walk down the aisle: money, religion, kids, and in-laws. When it comes to money find out who is the spender and who's the saver. Get all your cards out on the table, no secrets allowed, and con­ struct a game plan for your finances. You don't want to get Cotton Mooney n.fi2 married only to wake up to a bum who's irresponsible, won't work, and spends everything they, make! STAFF COMMENT: Next, be in agreement on religion. Statistically speaking, PARENTS: two people from the same faith have a much better chance "Colton has been a leader in- Sherri Hallman Drama class. He helps set up ^03 of making a marriage work. With kids, the big question is lights and sound, almost every do you want them or not? If so, how many and when? Are •.|^W;R GRADE: ioth day that we go to the auditorium you going to letthem run around like wild Indians, or are for class. He is always coopera­ you going to make them behave? And when it comes to SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: tive and has been a problem your future in-laws you really need to learn what you're get­ Jazz Band, Soccer, Drama solver in many situations this ting into. What are they really like, and where are the year." (John Hertel, Drama a boundaries when it comes to their influence in your lives? ,di HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Teacher) Everyone has a past and opinions, and all of these issues Dirt Biking, Playing the drums should be talked about, dealt with, and agreed upon before the rings go on the fingers. Otherwise, you're liable to get "Colton is one of the hardest work- ^/] yourselves into a real mess! FUTURE PLANS: ers in Band! He is positive, helpful -jm - Dave y Attend Texas Tech University in and a great person to be around." wq Lubbock, Texas and become a Me­ (Brandon Ivie, Band Director) chanical Engineer Tech. ^VfiWFft&yrprvi ^ifflffif. CIid I S 01It )! SC) L U Tl 0 N ...... "i" "' ...... 7 "«~ "s .. ... A m N ;'T1 A L E m V .:% L A V »0 U s T 1 R A s E is 19 i> U R E R s A s E P 1 A 1 23 •ii M P R % s A E s C E N T 2$ Subscribe to the A X E L L. E.' T S G O 30 0 G E R % V E S urn?.,,. * A 32 33 3» 3S StHTMCHV :¾ 1 L E R R Q E. A B A u 40 N Charlevoix County News. •;v N E A N i S G A 1 K 42 43 44 K £ 0 D 1 H A A H E D Q. 45 4* F A R O E A S M A R A Local subscription - $35 per year. •M4» so SI ft E P T A T T N c c 54 56 A R T 1 A A Y E N % • !* N «0 c gip£23J* i\ N I T A A J A x % E E N i* T & E R V A R . ". S A Y 989-732-8160 67 f :¾ O R R V A R E A A s T A 1 1 ««s*««***' Rage 8 • Charlevoix County News December 3, 2009 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com Signs, Facilities & Bus Stops CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE struction, water, sewer, storm sewer work or tree trimming, for instance. ' Cain reported that the city facilities study is undergoing research by the city staff. The city is considering moving some of the departments, such as the fire department, to another location off of the waterfront. The staff will present a recommendation to com­ missioners within the next 60 days, Cain said. Commissioner Mike Cummings said citizens have expressed to him that the Main Ess-** '' r*r:vWs**- ' Street Program/DDA should be located within City Hall. He asked that the city staff re­ fpf view the possibility of moving the Main Street/DDA office to a conference room that is not being used in City Hall. ; "It would save $4,000 to $5,000 a year," Cummings said. "We want to bring it in, the city residents want to come into one central place. We want this to be a community; we don't want two separate entities." •I Cain said the concept is being reviewed and discussed at facilities study meetings.

State reduces Seniors' Funding East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary H. Faculak accepts a check for $441.60 which was the proceeds from the 10th Annual Celebrity Dinner held at the Lumberjack Bar and Grill in East Jordan. Presenting the CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE check to Faculak is Lumberjack Bar owners Denise and Bob Hughey and staff member Conrad Loucks. Celebrities this year were members of the East Jordan and Banks Township Fire Departments. that, in turn, allocates funds to the COA and that is where the COA will see a drop in funding. However, the COA is still slated to receive $77,000 in 2010 for its congregate and home delivered meals program. It received $80,000 in 2009. Jordan Valley Community Band Presents The COA continues to hold more than $2 million in a sayings-investment account, but Emmel said that would not be used to make up for cutbacks. He did not know what "The Joyful Music of Christmas-* f ^ the board planned to do with the millage funds in the account. The Jordan Valley Community Band cordially Now in its 19th year, the Community Ban&has;,/^ The reductions in the proposed 2010 state budget will impact services such as per­ invites you and your family and friends to help proudly, provided area musicians with^th&op^. |. sonal care and medication management. Nutrition services that include both congre­ usher in this holiday season with its presenta­ portunity to enjoy making music in 'a. groupset-vj gate and home delivered meals will be affected, as will respite care. . tion of, "The Joyful Music of Christmas', to be ting. Members range in age from students to, /7,5,; In other business, Emmel reported to the board that the COA has received 13 ap-. held on Sunday, December 6th, at 3:00 pm in senior citizens, and although the majority lite in;. plications in response to the advertisement for a COA director. The County Board of East Jordan's High School Auditorium. Along Charlevoix County, some travel as far as;',- ;: V.^ Commissioners has requested that the COA pare the number of applicants down to with the performance of many perennial Christ­ Antrim, Emmet and Otsego counties topartidbt' four or five for them to interview. mas favorites including a couple composed by pate. ' . ' i' '^\'."';:'^) The board continues its work on revising the COA bylaws that the board of county the ever popular Leroy Anderson, the concert New members are always encouraged t6jjoiQth^> commissioners will review for approval. will feature a special selection of songs by The band. For more information, contact Director,,'>y, For more information contact the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging at East Jordan Rotary Barbershoppers. Admission Becky Paimiter at 582-3734 or President, Leslie ^ 231-237-0103. is free. Cunningham at 547-2145. , *, NEWS© CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 snack. "Up," released on GLCO office, Crooked Tree HORTON BAY ers Market is a project of Pressure reading. Cost for Art Center, on line at DVD in November and Horton Creek Christ­ the Boyne City Main the service is $12.00. Par­ Treatiekets, and at the BOYNE CITY rated PG, will be shown on mas Show set for Dec. Street Program. For more ticipants will receive a door. Presbyterian Church the library's large screen in 19 information about the blood pressure log, a pe­ the Community Roonii market or becoming a Christmas Cookie Walk The Boyne City Per­ dometer, and all test re­ The 17th Annual Christ­ There is no charge for the vendor, call Market Man­ sults at the time of the event. Parents will receive BOYNE CITY forming Arts Center is of­ ager Jen Lewis, at 420- mas Cookie Walk and Bake screen. A Registered special promotional Business After Hours fering Patron Series 0996, or the Main Street Sale will be held Saturday, Nurse will tailor Heath coupons and materials Boyne City's Business tickets for its four-show office at 582-9009. Dec. 12 beginning at 9 am After Hours is scheduled 2009-10 series. All shows Consultation and educa­ at the First Presbyterian from local businesses when they drop off their chil­ for Dec. 17 hosted at will be on Saturday tional materials to indi­ Church, corner of Park and Re/Max Resort Properties, evenings except the Young EAST JORDAN vidual results. Pine Streets. Proceeds from dren. "We know how hectic 111 S. Lake St. Boyne City. Americans, which has not Christmas Art for Sale Appointments can be this event will help fund the holidays can be for par­ Sponsored by Remax Re­ been scheduled. Ticket - Local artists are display­ made in advance by call­ the Deacons Fund, which ents of young children to sort Properties, Lake Street prices have been reduced ing and selling Christmas ing the Office of Commu­ provides financial assis­ get out and shop Boyne Market and CindiFranco's to $35 for adults and $20 art Nov 22 - Dec 18 at the nity Health Education at: tance to those in need City businesses," said li­ Cool Stuff! Starting at for students and seniors Jordan River Arts Center - within our community. brary director Cliff Carey. 231-547-8906. "The library wants to help, 5:30pm! 65-plus. The series in­ lpm - 4pm Daily - 301 and support our wonderful BOYNE CITY cludes: Dec. 19 - Horton Main Street. Creek Christmas Show * EAST JORDAN ATWOOD downtown businesses at Community Christmas Feb. 20, 2010 - North Christmas Trees The business community the same time. We want to Baskets EAST JORDAN of Atwood will be holding Michigan Entertainers - The Lion's club is selling give parents a chance to Give a gift to needy fami­ Roller Skating tfyeir 2nd Annual Christ­ have a great outing down­ four local performers * Christmas trees until lies in the area. Non-per­ Enjoy roller skating at mas Open House Saturday, town while their children April 24 - Harry Goldson Christmas Eve or when ishable food, toys, games, the Harvest Barn Church - December 12. Come cele­ are enjoying a great movie Sextet 100th Anniversary trees are gone at the E.J. books, clothing, blankets, Noon-3pm - 3-18 year old brate at Friske at the library." Pre-registra- Tribute to Benny Good­ etc. may be dropped off at $5.00 every Saturday until True Value Hardware -.M- Orchards starting with a tion is suggested; please man * June - Young Amer­ the Early Elementary April 10, 2010 F 8ani - 5:30pm, Sat. 8am Pancake Breakfast at 9:00 icans. Individual tickets call the library at 582-7861. School from Dec. 1 - Dec. - 5pm, Sun. 10am - 3pm. AM and an entire day of for the December, Febru­ 18 between 10am - 3pm. Shop early for best selec­ Christmas excitement, visit ary and April shows are BOYNE CITY PETOSKEY The need this year is tion. Royal Farms for their An­ $10 for adults and $6 for Wine tasting Tickets for Handel's greater than ever and we nual Horse Drawn Sleigh students and seniors. Boyne Country Provi­ "Messiah" ask your support of this Ride from 1 -3 PM along Young Americans are $20 sions and Red Mesa Grill CHARLEVOIX COUNTY project to help make a with checking out their Handel's "Messiah" will for adults and $12 for stu­ are teaming up to sponsor brighter holiday season. Volunteer Opportuni­ many specials and sam­ be presented by the Great dents; you can get the en­ Seasonal Wine Tastings on Lakes Chamber Orchestra ties plings, bring the entire tire series for $35 or $20. the second Thursday of at St Francis Xavier The RSVP of Charlevoix family to Atwood Hard­ EAST JORDAN Tickets are available at each month, from 6 to 8 Catholic Church in and Emmet Counties in­ ware for an outdoor adven­ Mittens, Socks and Hats Local Flavor, Country p.m. and continuing Petoskey on Dec. 15 and vites everyone 55 and ture of building a Monday, Nov. 16 through Now & Then/Up the Lazy through winter and Dec. 17 at 7:30pm. Soloists, older to join them in vol­ snow-sculpture in front of Friday, Dec. 18 you are River, and the Boyne Area spring. The tastings will Sarah Hibbard, soprano; unteer service. Keep ac­ the store, be sure to check asked to bring mittens, Chamber office. Credit be held on the "back Martha Hart, alto; David out their many gift ideas socks 8c hats to Bay Winds card orders are accepted at porch" at Red Mesa Grill, tive, share your talents, Theis, tenor; and Matthew inside. Enjoy the fun and Federal Credit Union, the Chamber. 117 Water St., and featur­ serve your community Scollin, bass; will join the celebration in Atwood on Charlevoix State Bank 8c ing four wines, one beer and meet new friends. We GLCO Orchestra and Cho­ Saturday, December 12. Huntington Bank and hang and an appetizer buffet for have many volunteer op­ rus in performing the BOYNE CITY them on the Christmas $10. Ed Brehm, the som- portunities in Charlevoix Christmas portion of this Farmers Market ex­ County. For more infor­ BOYNE CITY masterpiece. Tickets are Tree for Care 8c Share to tends into December melier from Boyne Coun­ distribute to area families. try Provisions, will mation call Sally Picker­ Shop "kid-free" now available on-line at The Boyne City Farmers conduct the tastings. ing, RSVP Project on Dec. 12 Treatickets.com, or by vis­ Market has had a tremen­ Director, at 231-347-3211, During this busy holiday iting the GLCO web site, EAST JORDAN dous reception to its in­ season, Boyne District Li­ www.glcorchestra.org and Food Drive door market and will be CHARLEVOIX ext. 29. brary is offering a little clicking on the Treatiekets Second Annual Food extending it through Sat­ Wellness Wednesday help for parents wanting to button. Reserved seating is Drive for the Care and urday, Dec. 19, at 126 Charlevoix Area Hospi­ EAST JORDAN available: Premier seating: spend some time shopping Share Food Pantry, East Water St. The market had tal continues to offer Christmas Eve Candle­ $75, Reserved seating: $50, Jordan. Bring in four non originally intended to walk-in health screenings in their hometown. Chil­ light Services dren ages 3 to 8 are wel­ by visiting Treatiekets or by perishable items and re­ move indoors for the on the first Wednesday of First Presbyterian come to spend a couple calling the GLCO at 231- ceive a discount coupon month of November, and each month. The Wellness hours at the library while 487-0010. General admis­ book good at The Quilt recently decided to extend Wednesday hours are: Church hosts a Christmas their parents shop at local sion tickets: $15 are Cottage for the next five it. Fourteen vendors have lam until lpm and from Eve Candlelight Service 5 businesses on Saturday, available a chambers of months. Help us to help been offering seasonal 1:45pm until 4pm. Health p.m. Child, care provided. Dec. 12. Parents can shop commerce and bookstores others, bring in your dona­ produce, meats, cheese, Screens include: Choles­ United Methodist Church "kid-free" from 2 to 4 p.m. in Petoskey, Harbor tions anytime during store baked and canned items, terol and blood Glucose Christmas Eve Candle­ while their children watch Springs, Charlevoix, Boyne hours. honey, maple syrup, and levels, Body Mass Index light Service with Choir City, and East Jordan, the a movie, complete with a other goodies. The Farm­ (BMI) score, and a Blood Cantata 5:30 p.m. December 3, 2009 Charlevoix County News • Page fr

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ALL-STATE VOLLEYBALL Charlevoix, BC players make grade Rayders' Way, Storm and BC's Clemens are among

those chosen for 2009 MIVCA All-State roster*sts.

BY MIKE DUNN Way was remarkably consistent in Storm was steady as a calm sea in setting the table for Charlevoix's huge the back row for the Rayders, collecting The 2009 Michigan High School hitters during the season and was in­ 828 digs andmore than 50 aces while Volleyball Coaches Association All- strumental in helping the Rayders to serving with surgeon-like accuracy. State roster includes two players from capture a district title and earn a berth Clemens capped a brilliant prep ca­ Charlevoix and one from Boyne City. in the regional finals. The sophomore reer for the Ramblers this season. The Sophomore setter Jenna Way was a nearly surpassed 1,000 assists and when four-year starter amassed 730 assists Class C second-team pick and senior she wasn't helping someone else to and pounded out 200 kills in 2009. She libero Taylor Storm was honorable launch missiles lip front, she was doing concludes her notable career with a mention for Charlevoix while Boyne a pretty good job herself. Way finished school-record 3,842 assi Boyne City senior setter Lindsay Clemens, the Ramblers' all-time City senior Lindsay Clemens was also a with more than 150 kills and also had leader in ssists, earned honorable mention All-State recognition after Class C honorable mentiojpLchoice. ,. more than 400 dig to go with 65 aces. recording 730 assists and 200 kills during JheJQO?! season. (PHOTO BY., VICRUGGLES) "*"""" "''"*'"'""

ALL-STATE FOOTBALL Ivan is first-team All-State Rayder lineman will continue his gridiron career at Indiana University

BY MIKE DUNN the playoffs for the second year in a row with his Other Lake Michigan Conference players •-*. blue-collar effort, physical play and quickness in to earn All-State recognition this season include CHARLEVOIX - For the second year in a the trenches, has already made a verbal com­ Grayling junior quarterback Zach Wolcott and row, Charlevoix football lineman Bill Ivan has mitment to Indiana University, accepting a full Harbor Springs senior Mike Vandermus, who ,G earned All-State recognition. The 6-foot-5,265- scholarship to play for the NCAA Division I made the grade as a defensive back but was alsoJ pound Ivan, a two-way starter and three-year Hoosiers. Ivan, a scholar-athlete, was also being one of the top running backs in the league this *'-f varsity player for Rayder coach Don Jess, was a pursued by Central Michigan and Iowa, among season. Wolcott and Vandermus were honorable" first-team pick in the Division 5-6 All-State ros­ other schools. . mention picks. :-'' Charlevoix lineman Bill Ivan was a first-team selection on the Associated Press Division 5-. ter released last week. Ivan is^lso a lettermen in basketball, base­ 6 All-State team released last week. (PHOTO BY Ivan, who helped the Rayders advance to ball and track. MIKE DUNN) Here are the 2009 Associated Press All-State football teams by division, selected by Michigan sports writers.

Ryan Darby, Rockford, 6-1,180, Sr. RUNNING BACKS Tom Mach, Detroit Catholic Central; Noel Dean, Lowell; Rick( DIVISION 1-2 Bye, Sterling Heights Stevenson PUNTER Justice Wright, Sterling Heights Stevenson; Justice PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kyle Brindza, Plymouth, 6-1,190, Sr. Hayes, Grand Blanc; Spencer Munson, Portage Cen­ William Gholston, Detroit Southeastern, 6-7,255, Sr. PLACEKICKER tral; Paris Powell, Detroit Southeastern; Deonte Hurst, East Kentwood DIVISION QUARTERBACKS Jeremy Ross, Ann Arbor Pioneer, 5-5,145, Sr. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Devin Gardner, Inkster, 6-4,195, Sr. RECEIVERS COACH OF THE YEAR Nick Hill, Chelsea, 5-7,179, Sr. Jason Fracassa, Sterling Heights Stevenson, 5-9,175, Sr. Jeremy Jackson, Ann Arbor Huron; Kevonte Martin- Mike Farley, Grand Haven RUNNING BACKS Manley, Birmingham Brother Rice QUARTERBACKS: Ben Brown, Romeo, 6-0,190, Sr. LINEMEN Nick Erts, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 6-3,215, Sr. DIVISION 1-2 SPECIAL MENTION Cody Marks, Linden, 5-11,175, Sr. Jeremy Langford, Westland John Glenn, 6-1,190, Sr. Eshan Farha, Ann Arbor Pioneer; Dan Gear, Southgate, Aaron Bailey, Woodhaven, 5-9,180, Sr. RUNNING BACKS Anderson; Bruce Tebelman, Dearborn Edsel Ford; Joe RUNNING BACKS: Austin Graham, Lowell, 6-0,205, Sr. Bryce Lindberg, Howell; Austin White, Livonia Steven^ Snyder, Detroit Catholic Central; Sterlin Griffin, Inkster; Nick Hill, Chelsea, 5-7,179, Sr. Charlie Leffingwell, Midland, 5-9,195, Sr. son Nick DiMiro, Rochester Adams; Josh Leys, Grand Jon McCann, Mount Pleasant, 6-2,185, Sr. RECEIVERS RECEIVERS Rapids Kenowa Hills; Kelsey Kilby, Grand Haven; Craig Kirk Spencer, East Grand Rapids, 5-11,174, Sr. Wilson, Traverse City West Onaje Miller, Lansing Sexton, 5-11,188, Jr. Pat Lancaster, Gibraltar Carlson, 6-3,200, Sr. Ricardo Miller, Ann Arbor Pioneer; Dominick Todd, Holt; D.J. Mershman, Sterling Heights Stevenson, 5-11,175, Sr. Baquer Sayed, Dearborn Fordson LINEBACKERS RECEIVERS: Tony Jones, Grand Blanc, 6-1,180, Sr. LINEMEN Dontavius Bryant, Detroit King; Ryan Spicuzzi, Macomb Mitch VanEffen, Escanaba, 6-0,195, Sr. Keontre' Miskel, Muskegon Mona Shores, 6-2,175, Sr. Dakota; Alex Davison, Grand Ledge; D J. Lynch, Colin Voss, East Grand Rapids, 6-7,225, Sr. Johnathan Hankins, Detroit Southeastern; Carter Auburn Hills Avondale; Maurice Davenport, Southfield;, Alec Beattie, Fremont, 6-4,190, Sr. LINEMEN Staffeld, Canton; Jeff Dean, Clarkston Jack Quigley, Birmingham Seaholm; Joey Holton, How­ Mitch Kozlowski, Madison Heights Lamphere, 5-7,163, Jr. Connor Kruse, Lowell, 6-5,315, Sr. LINEBACKERS Corey Stone, Sterling Heights Stevenson, 6-1,275, Sr. ell; Desmond Morgan, Holland West Ottawa; David LINEMEN: Steve O'Shell, Warren De La Salle; David Kolanek, Bay Churchwell, Muskegon; Payton McCallum, Lapeer East; Niko Palazeti, Detroit Catholic Central, 6-2,245, Sr. Paul Jorgensen, DeWitt, 6-7,278, Sr. City Western; Mike Kinville, Detroit Catholic Central Preston Haggadone, Lapeer West Jordan Goetz, Grand Haven, 6-0,255, Sr. Kenneth Woodget, Highland Park, 6-4,380, Sr. Alvin Fletcher, Muskegon, 5-9,240, Sr. DEFENSIVE BACKS DEFENSIVE BACKS Brandon Dykstra, Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6-2,290, Sr "ui Jordan Sanders, Rochester Adams, 6-2,275, Sr. Justin Ford, Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills Daniel Easterly, Detroit Cass Tech; Travis Kamstra, Tyler Lemke, Mount Pleasant, 6-4,255 LINEBACKERS SPECIALIST Grandville; Joe Hines, Jackson; Daniel Lindsey, Inkster Steven Chuhran, Marine City, 6-2,270, Sr. Vince DeAgostiob, Petoskey, 6-2,210, Sr. William Gholston, Detroit Southeastern, 6-7,255, Sr. Dior Mathis, Detroit Cass Tech SPECIALISTS Garrett Davis, Ypsilanti Willow Run, 6-3,285, Sr. Randy Hogan, Lowell, 6-2,225, Sr. KICKER Andrew Dillon, Ypsilanti Lincoln! Justin Cherocci, Birmingham Brother Rice, 6-0,221, Sr. LINEBACKERS: Robbie Flinn, Romeo Nores Fradi, Dearborn, 5-11,205, Sr. KICKERS Adam Koning, Hamilton, 6-0 190, Sr. Brett Eghatuk, Rockford, 6-1,205, Jr. Mason Krysinski, Utica Eisenhower; Paul Mudgett, Earnest Thomas, Orchard Lake St. Mary, 6-1,207, Sr. DEFENSIVE BACKS DIVISION 1-2 HONORABLE MENTION Rockford Jovan Wilson, Melvindale, 6-3,215, Sr. PUNTERS Jamel Abrams, Marine City, 6-0,215, Jr. Greg Wickliffe, Muskegon, 5-7,175, Sr. QUARTERBACKS Jimmy Allen, Fenton; Corey Smith, Detroit Catholic Chris Laneaux, Portage Northern, 6-0,175, Jr. Ben Filimon, Warren Mott; Ryan Morley, Grand Blanc, Central. Kevin King, Dearborn Edsel Ford, 5-11,195, Sr. Tyler Hamilton, Fenton; Ali Baidoun, Dearborn Fordson; SPECIALIST Tyler Scarlett, Clarkston; Luke Wiest, Caledonia COACHES CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 10 • Charlevoix County News December 3, 2009 LOCAL SPORTS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com

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Boyne City, MICHIGAH 582-1800 Lindsay demons, Boy„e aty The Rambler volleyball star capped a stellar prep career as the team's all- time leader in assists with 3,842 and was named this we.ejk to the Michigan SUN-WED jkwff% %mi%$m tm^ Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association AlkState roster after recording 730 assists and 200 kills during the 2009 season. . * ,

BY THE NUMBERS... All State Football Teams Named CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Willie Snead, Muskegon-Heights 6-0,175 Jr. Wilkins, Madison Heights Madison; Jeff Gallup, RUNNING BACKS Bronsort; Jeremy Killinger, Stockbridge Chris Robinson, Ovid-llsie 6-0,201 Sr. DIVISION 3-4 . Torrey Cordell, Flint Beecher 5-8,150 Sr. Chris Brown, Wyoming Kelloggsville 5-7,170 Sr. DEFENSIVE BACKS: Robert Essex', Carrollton;5-8,170 Sr. DIVISION 7 8 Tony Lippett, Detroit Crockett, 6-3,185, Sr. Justin Stutler, Millington 5-9,170 Sr. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: AJ McEwen, East Grand Rapids, 5-9,168, Sr. RECEIVERS Max Bullough, Traverse City St. Francis, 6-4,230, Sr. Patrick O'Brien, Flint Powers Catholic, 6-4,220, Sr. V- Years as a starter on the offensive and defensive Michael Richmond, Wyoming Kelloggsville 6-1,180 Sr. QUARTERBACKS: .'X' 4me£ for Charlevoix's first-team ^11-State senior SPECIALIST: Matt DeJong, Montague 6-3,192 Sr. Davin Salo, Rudyard, 5-9,175, Sr. ;, Bill Ivan Danny Carroll, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore; 5-10, Eddie Dancy, Ecorse, 6-1,185, Sr. Nate Tack, Merrill, 5-8,175, Sr. 170, Sr. LINEMEN RUNNING BACKS: PUNTER: Leland Ewing, Jackson Lumen Christi, 6-1,210, Sr. Jamohn Martin, Ravenna, 5-8,170, Sr. Jarritt Orlando, Ogemaw Heights,'6-3, 220, Sr. Kent King, Gladstone, 6-5,270, Sr. A.J. Jackson, Decatur, 5-9,160, Sr. PLACEKICKER: Bill Ivan, Charlevoix, 6-5,265, Sr. Alex Krajniak, White Pigeon, 5-10,190, Sr. Eric Neuenfeldt, Freeland, 6-1,175, Sr. Chris Downes, Whittemore-Prescott, 6-0,190, Sr. Jesse Sykes, Trenton, 5-10,170, Sr. Cameron Allen, Clare, 6-3,200, Sr. Tim Klaus, Saugatuck, 6-0,200, Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR: Demontea Huggins, Flint Beecher, 6-0,190, Sr. RECEIVERS: Jason Mclntyre, Mount Pleasant. Mitch Thompson, Lake City, 5-10, 205, Jr. Zach Brewer, Adrian Madison, 6-1,195, Sr. < LINEBACKERS/ . /' -Number of players from the Boyne City football Eric Cogan, Petersburg Summerfield, 6-4,165 Sr. DIVISION 3-4 SPECIAL MENTION Drew Pineda, Montague, 6-*1,190, Sr. Andrew Newbold, Frankfort, 6-3,175, Sr. yj-. team.coached by Don Nohel to make the Lake Percy Johnson, Madison Heights Madison, 5-11,190, Jr. s QUARTERBACKS: LINEMEN: "-•; v; Michigan All-Conference roster Tyler Havens, Morley Stanwood, 6-1,235, Jr. Jimmy Williams, DeWitt; Aaron Spence, Three Shafer Johnson, Southfield Christian, 6-0,300, Jr. Nick Foco, Pinconhing, 6-5,215, Sr. Rivers. Steven Weber, Ubly, 6-6,230, Sr. RUNNING BACK: DEFENSIVE BACKS Isiah Dunning, Ravenna, 6-3,250, Sr. Troy Hecht, Vassar, 6-3, 202 Sr. Keith Koronka, Johnannesburg-Lewiston, 6-4,268, Sr. Loren Suggs, Grand Rapids West Catholic; Jamar Noah Reyhl, Suttons Bay, 5-11,180, Jr. Mitch Bolley, Potterville, 6-1,245, Sr. Wimberly, Marshall. Matt VanderVljet, Grand Rapids NorthPointe Chris­ Tyler Brunsting, Saugatuck, 6-7,280, Sr. RECEIVERS: tian, 6-4,185, Sr. Chris Aguirre, Hudson, 5-8,205, Sr. Jesse Patterson, Linden; Austin Gaines, Detroit SPECIALIST LINEBACKERS: Crockett. Howard Crippen, Clawson, 5-10,173, Sr. Max Bullough, Traverse City St. Francis, 6-4,230, Sr. LINEMEN: « PUNTER Aaron Saunders, Mendon, 6-3,220, Sr. JpPs recorded by Charlevoix's All-State sophomore Gabe Sochanek, Grand Rapids West Catholic; Eric Booms, Ubly, 6-1,200, Jr. Shane Sullivan, Hartford, 5-10,165, Sr. ^setter Jenna Way this volleyball season to go with John Kamps, Zeeland East; Kaleb Beli, Detroit Connell Johnson, Memphis, 5-11,195, Sr. 978 assists and 65 aces Crockett. PLACEKICKER DEFENSIVE BACKS: LINEBACKERS: Jamie Potts, Muskegon Oakridge, 6-3,200, Jr. C.J. Nightingale, Mendon, 5-9,170, Sr. Michael Carter, St. Joseph; Tyler Weclowski, New COACH OF THE YEAR Matt Zakrzewski, Traverse City St. Francis, 6-3,225, Sr. Boston Huron; Nate Armstrong, Linden; Winston Don Galster, Wyoming Kelloggsville Major Metcaif, Muskegon Cath.Central, 6-0,180, Sr. Larson, Kingsford; Tiaan De Nysschen, Bloomfield SPECIALIST: Hills Lahser. DIVISION 5-6 SPECIAL MENTION Beau Langs, Climax-Scotts, 5-9,165, Sr. DEFENSIVE BACKS: RUNNING BACK PUNTER: Dylan Schultz, Williamston; Wayne Pettus, Melvin- Jared Barton, Fulton-Middleton, 5:11,190, Jr. dale. Mario Hernandez, Branson PLACEKICKER: SPECIALIST: RECEIVERS Brent Speer, Marlette, 6-0,165, Jr. Pigs recorded by Charlevoix's All-State senior Jordan Schumann, Bay City John Glenn. Mike Yocum, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard; Van libera Taylor Storm to go with more than 50 aces Parker, Muskegon Heights; Christian Marble, KICKER: COACH OF THE YEAR: this season Ithaca Mike Selzer, Potterville. Jacob Derby, Mason. LINEMEN PUNTER: Shawn Kamm, Saginaw Nouvel; James Patrick, DIVISION 7-8 SPECIAL MENTION Anthony Miller, Riverview. Harper Woods; Isaac Bjorn, Calumet; Kyle Eilers, COACHES: Montague; Derrick Horn, Muskegon Heights; Max QUARTERBACKS: Goodrich, Watervliet; Scott Hough, Jackson Lumen Peter Stuursma, East Grand Rapids; Tony Scar­ Garret Cook, Genesee; Brendon Shallack, Colon. Christi; Kenny Snyder, Remus Chippewa Hills; cely Marine City. RUNNING BACK: Keith Perry, Sandusky; Pat White, Capac Brian Rauth, Reading. DIVISION 3-4H0N0RABLE MENTION LINEBACKER RECEIVER: Erik Critchlow, Olivet QUARTERBACKS: Tyler Peltonen, Genesee. Assists recorded by Boyne City's All-State senior DEFENSIVE BACK LINEMEN: -, setter Jindsay Clemens, during her stellar career, Drew Collins, Adrian; Terrence Moore, Ypsilanti; Forrest Dorman, Big Rapids; Gary Silvers, Cadil­ Jamie Potts, Muskegon Oakridge Richie Flannery, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart; . including 700 this season lac; Marty Mitchell, Dearborn Divine Child. SPECIALIST Jake Killian, Lake Linden-Hubbell; Shea McGillen, RUNNING BACKS: Robert Mclntyre, Whitmore Lake New Lothrop; Andrew Leverenz, Clinton. Tyler Ellsworth, Cadillac; Ryan LaFlure, Bay City COACH LINEBACKER: John Glenn; Jamaal Jackson, St. Joseph; Jodeci Greg Pscodna, Michigan Center Tenev Herbey, Detroit Loyola. Mays, Carleton Airport; Dex Teen, Grosse lie; Brad DEFENSIVE BACK: 101 Water St, Boyne City, MI 49712 Siler, Marysville; Derek Sievers, Byron Center. - DIVISION 5-6 HONORABLE MENTION Garrett Lee, Pittsford.' RECEIVERS: QUARTERBACKS SPECIALIST: > Stop in and look around Reid Norman, Cadillac; Jordan Johnson, DeWitt; Kevin Eastman, Watervliet; Nolan O'Brien, Berrien Brent Cook, Adrian Madison. Efe Scott-Emuakpor, East Lansing; Kyle Sampson, Springs; Alex Niznak, Ithaca; Jeff O'Brien, Stock- for in-store Specials. Dearborn Divine Child bridge; Josh Herbeck, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard; "* 231-582-7149 • Fax 231-582-7297 LINEMEN: Zach Wolcott, Grayling; Kris English, Clare; Luke DIVISION 7-8 HONORABLE MENTION: Anthony Zettel, Ogemaw Heights; Briar Keen, Es- Voelker, Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker; Dillon Fitz, QUARTERBACK: '*Come see us for all your boating needs " \ sexville-Garber; Matt Duffiney, Cheboygan; James Farwell; Alan VanNortwick, Sanford-Meridian; Nate Dan Nugent, Frankfort. Open 7 Days per Week Jackson, DeWitt; Thorn Box, Milan; Chris Eddins, Sturos, Calumet; Kyle Dinkins, Ecorse; Rob Fee- RUNNING BACKS: Detroit Country Day; Sam Danielson, Vicksburg. man, Clawson Mike Miller, North Dickinson Iron Mountain; Jake LINEBACKERS: RUNNING BACKS Hutson, Montabelia; Jordan Higgins, Mendon; Nick Dion, Essexville-Garber; Mike Suter, Michael Shoop, Muskegon Oakridge; Zane Brtig: John Vuocolo, Grass Lake; Jesse Sexton, Clinton; Petoskey; Nick Moore, Petoskey; Daniel Hartsig, ger, Byron; Tre Cleveland, Grandville Calvin Chris­ Kevin Fettes, Lincoln-Alcona; Nick Kolanowski, Three Rivers; Andy Phillips, Lansing Waverly; Greg tian; Dillon Rankin, Manistee; Tyler Espitia, Manistee Catholic Central; Joe Kerridge, Traverse Glaser, Adrian; Desmond Martin, Redford Pinconning; Cliff Winkler, Houghton Lake; Eric City St. Francis; Kegan Rojas, Beaj City; Michael Thurston; Drew Stokes, Bloomfield Hills Lahser; Decker, Sanford-Meridian;.Tyler Nieman, St. . 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The Charlevoix County News is interested in reporting boys and girls basketball results., wrestling, hockey and skiing results (ojfraiity other sporting event) for Boyne City, -Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, East Jordan and Ellsworth/Coaches, please send any information youjv&h Reporting scores: to have in the paper via e-mail to spdrts#charlevoixcountynews.cdm or by fax at (888) 240^5499. Or call Mike at (989) 370-060$.*,- ;K December 3, 2009 Charlevoix County News • Page 11 LOCAL SPORTS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com

WAS ... -i Nick Young, Boyne City Dalton Looze, Boyne Cityy Evan Orban, Boyne City Parker Ameel, Boyne City Alex Foster, Charlevoix Bill Ivan, Charlevoix Lake Michigan Conference All-League football team announced

BY MIKE DUNN For Boyne City, senior quarterback Nick with quarterback Clayton Mitchell and Young was a first-team pick along with big-play receiver/defensive back Alex Foster. Earning hon­ The Lake Michigan All-Conference football defensive back Evan Orban, tight end/linebacker orable mention for the Rayders of coach Don Jess team for 2009 was released this week. Boyne City, Dalton Looze and guard/linebacker Parker Ameel. were flanker/defensive back J.T. Lawrence, two- Clayton Mitchell, Charlevoix which tied with Grayling for second place in the Making honorable mention for coach Don Nohel's way lineman Ian Gauthier and glue-fingered tight final league standings behind unbeaten Traverse Ramblers were the Little Bulldozer, running back end/linebacker Casey Helstrom. City St. Francis with a 5-2 record (6-4 overall), had Zack Bush, along with center/linebacker Brian For East Jordan, the Man Plow, senior full­ four first-team members and four honorable men­ Wonski, running back Kolbi Shumaker and line­ back Mike Mumich, was a first-team choice along tion selections. backer Taylor Reinhardt. with senior guard/linebacker Tanner Olstrom. Charlevoix, which finished fourth with a 4-3 For Charlevoix, senior two-way lineman Bill Honorable mention picks for the Red Devils of log (6-4 overall), had six players make the grade Ivan, a first-team All-State selection who is bound coach Bill Tisron were two-way linemen Michael and East Jordan (0-7,0-9) had four. for Indiana University, was a first-team pick along Becker and Erik DeHaan.

LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE 2009 ALL-LEAGUE TEAM 1. Traverse City St. Francis (7-0) 2. Grayling (5-2) 5. Elk Rapids (3-4) 7. Harbor Springs (1 -6) First Team First Team First Team First Team Max Bullough, Matt Zakrzewski, Zach Wolcott, Griffin Dean, Joe Con- Andy Kamp, Connor Cocking, Mike Vandermus, Kyle Halfacer Tanner Olstrom, East Jordan Joey Kerridge, Kyle Lints, Jon Buday treras, Cody Myers Zeth Wheelock Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Josh Morse, Tyler Jepsen Gabe Gallagher, Ben Swan, Ben Steven Enos, Tyler Hanson, Jake Derek Senteri, Emilio Bocardo, Schell, Peter Rigan, Agust MacClellan Helsel, Tyler Brigham Kyle Doran 8. East Jordan (0-9) First Team 2. Boyne City (5-2) 4. Charlevoix (4-3) 5. Kalkaska (3-4) Tanner Olstrom, Michael Mumich First Team First Team First Team Honorable Mention Nick Young, Dalton Looze, Evan Bill Ivan, Clayton Mitchell, Jake Royston, Kevin Zattlin Michael Becker, Erik DeHaan Orban, Parker Ameel Alex Foster Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Alex Miltenberger, Zack Bush, Brian Wonski, Kolbi J.T. Lawrence, Ian Gauthier, Casey Blake Gruse Shumaker, Taylor Reinhardt Helstrom > . ,.,. ;,., ..,...,... .-,. Mike Mumich, East Jordan

K M [Ml SPORTS BRIEFS Muzzleloader season opens next week Reporting scores Deer harvest should be up unusually mild firearm season; The Charlevoix County News is interested in reporting archery season also reopens this week boys and girls basketball results, wrestling and bowling re­ sults (or any other sporting event) for Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, East Jordan and Ellsworth. Coaches, • The Department of Natural Resources reminds the firearms season and with more: standing corn than is hunters that muzzleioading deer season opens Friday, Dec. typical for this time of year, there may be a lot of deer but, please send any information you wish to have in the paper 4, in Zone 1 (the Upper Peninsula) and Zone 3 (southern there that haven't shown themselves to hunters yet," said via e-mail to [email protected] or by fax at Michigan). DNR deer research specialist Brent Rudolph. (888) 240-5499. Or call Mike at (989) 370-0605. '. The season runs for 10 days in the UP. and 17 days in "We'd like to remind hunters that this is an excellent . southern Michigan. Firearms licenses, combination li­ opportunity to fill any unused antlerless deer tags arid.we'd censes and antlerless-only licenses are valid throughout particularly encourage hunters in southern Michigan to do muzzleioading season. Hunters may use archery gear or so." ,- -'.'•[ Announcing crossbows during muzzleioading season. Hunters also are reminded that archery deer, season is Muzzleloader season opens Dec. 11 in Zone 2 (north­ open Dec.l- Jan. 1. Deer hunters may not use crossbpws, upcoming events ern, Lower Peninsula) and runs for 10 days. except in Zone 3, unless there is a firearm deer season ' "With the unseasonably warm weather during much of open. - . • The Charlevoix County News offers readers a forum for announcing upcoming events. Send information about up­ coming basketball tournaments, fundraising events, hockey tournaments, wrestling tournaments, youth events, etc. and the News will get the word out in Sports Briefs. The muzzleloader season for the northern Lower Peninsula opens Dec. 11 and extends for 10 days. Include the date, time, location, registration fee and contact information (phone number, e-mail address and/or Web site) and send to [email protected] or Grouse season reopens this week via fax at (888) 240-5499. Grouse and pheasant season runs through Jan. 1 with limit of TC hosts track and five per day, 10 in possession field clinic . The Department of Natural Resources reminds small-game TRAVERSE CITY - The Traverse City Central gym is hunters that the seasqn oh ruffed grouse and pheasant reopened the site for track and field clinics on Sunday, Dec. 13, from on Tuesday of this week and runs through Jan. 1. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. -i r.:'1 Grouseseason is open statewide with a limit of five per day, The clinic will focus on the high jump. The clinics are ilpjin. possession, in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower designed for boys and girls in grades 8-12. The cost is $25 /Peninsula (Zones 1 and 2) arid a limit of three per day, six in per person. pblssessidn in southern Michigan (Zone 3). To pre-register call (231) 941-0183 and leave a name, . -, • ' Pheasant hunting resumes across much of southern Michi­ grade, school and phone number. TCC boys track coach gan, east of US-131 and south of M-20 and US-10. Check the John Lober and his staff are running the clinics. 200¾ Michigan Hunting arid Trapping Guide for exact bound­ aries. The limit is two roosters daily, four in possession. '," " "Bird hunters often find opportunity in the late season in areas that were too wet earlier in the year, but can be accessed in EJ Sno-Mobilers to -December because the standing water is frozen," explained DNJR upland game bird biologist Al Stewart. "Hunters who con­ host breakfast centrate in high-quality habitat should still be able to find >6fs>''- •'•;.- Ruffed grouse season reopened statewide this week arid ex­ EAST JORDAN - The annual East Jordan Sno-Mobilers tends untilJan. 1. . ^ Hunters must have a valid small game license. Club breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6, from 7 a.m. to noon on Mt. Bliss Road. Page 12 • Charlevoix County News December 3, 2009 LOCAL CINEMA On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews.com

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The property is finely groomed and im­ peccably landscaped (the previous owner was a home which maximizes the spectacular outdoor the boating, swimming, fishing, or tan­ home provides a wonderfully journey for professional landscaper), and the low profile, views. ning opportunities offered by the beauti­ the senses, and an incredible value for the contemporary flavored design of the home fits The master suite and one additional bedrooni ful, blue waters of Walloon Lake, a public pocketbook at an asking price of just perfectly into the natural setting. are located on the main level, with the remaining access is located approximately one-half $185,000. There is just over 2,500 square feet of living two bedrooms downstairs. All of the bedrooms mile from this property. For a more information or to arrange a space in the home, with about 1,300 square are well-sized. 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Stretching across the entire rear of the home, „ on both the upper and lower levels, are nearly 900 square feet of deck­ iM^Sl ing. The decks can be ac­ cessed from the main M&v-v- :^^£4m living area, the master suite, as well as the fam­ ily room and guest bed­ room on the lower level. \ Should the new home­ owner choose to enjoy s 10 words Classified Ads as low as 2.00 One week Tl I All Classified Ads are just $2 up to 10 words. Additional words only 2G'•' t -i m 14 DFarrft D Situations Wanted Q Firewood D Snow Removal Q Fitness Ssppmerrt, D SnowrrioOsies .13 13 '44 » it • ft. 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