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By Jessica Boyce
The dictionary defines a
mother as a woman in rela-
tion to a child or children to
whom she has given birth, but
what it means to be a mother is
so much more than that. A
mother is someone who loves
her children unconditionally
even when they make her want
to pull her hair out. She is
someone who forgives her
childs mistakes even when they
cant bear to forgive themselves.
She is someone who will stay up
until 1 in the morning bak-ing cupcakes after working
all day for her children to
take to school for a special
By Jessica Boyce
Spring is here and that means its
time for your favorite golf courses to be
opening again. There are many exciting
golf courses in Northern Michigan
whether you are a golf fanatic or are just
getting started as a golfer.
In Grayling, the Fox Run Country
Club has opened for golf as of the end
of April. Fox Run offers deals to mem-
bers and they also welcome families
and offer free golf for kids on Sunday
afternoons. At the Fox Run Country
Club, you will find the Fox Den
Restaurant and Lounge which is open
to the public. They offer a Nine and
Dine deal where you can play 9 holes
of golf (cart included) and then enjoy a
fish dinner for only $25 per person.
Both the Tribute and the Classic at
the Otsego Club in Gaylord have also
opened as of May 2nd. Both courses
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By Jessica Boyce
Morel mushrooms are a
tasty treat that many people
in Northern Michigan like to
enjoy. If you want to hunt
and taste morels, this
Saturday, May 10th, is
Lewistons Annual Morel
Mushroom Festival and
Spring Craft Show. While the
event is centered on tasty
morels, it is not just about
mushrooms. There will also
be a Spring Craft Show,
Outdoor Expo, and the win-
ners from the Mothers Day
Poetry Contest will be
announced.
Throughout the day, there
will be three guided mush-
room hunts that will take
place. The first one is at 9:00
am 11:30 am, the second
from 12:00 pm 2:30 pm,
and finally one from 3:00 pm
5:30 pm. The participants
will leave from LewistonElementary School on a bus
and go on the only guided
hunt in Michigan. There is a
fee of $15 for this hunt which
goes towards the guide, bus
ride, and a bag to carry your
morels. You will be taught
how to identify the mush-
rooms and receive a handout
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You can pre-register to
reserve your spot on a tour,
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By Jessica Boyce
May 8th, marks World Red Cross Day. The
American Red Cross is among more than 180 Red
Cross societies around the world devoted to allevi-
ating human suffering wherever it is found. The
Red Cross works with partner societies in almost
200 countries which collectively assist more than
200 million beneficiaries each year.
It is estimated that 38% of the population is eli-
gible to donate blood, but less than 10% actually
donate each year. It doesnt take that long to do
and one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Blood is an important thing for hospitals to have
in supply seeing there are many instances where
people need it. Cancer patients are in great need
of blood due to chemotherapy and so are car acci-dent victims who can potentially need up to 100
pints of blood depending on their injuries. In fact,
every 2 seconds someone in the United States
needs blood.
Type O- and AB+ blood is usually in short sup-
ply but high demand due to the ability to be uni-
versal donors. O- blood (red cells) and AB+ plas-
ma can be transfused to patients of all blood
types. Only 7% of the people in the United States
have O- blood type and an even smaller 3% have
AB+ blood type. If you have either of these blood
types and are eligible, you should consider donat-
ing so your blood can save the lives of others.
Even if you dont have O- or AB+ blood, all blood
types are needed. First time donors will also learn
their blood type if they dont know it already and
be issued a donor card in the mail.Donating blood isnt only beneficial for the peo-
ple who will receive the blood, but it can also be
beneficial for those who donate. They are helping
save lives and getting a mini physical before they
donate to check pulse, body temperature, blood
pressure, and hemoglobin.
Before you donate blood, you should be sure to
drink plenty of fluids and eat a light meal. You will
also want to include iron-rich foods in your diet in
the weeks leading up to your donation because
you wont be able to donate if you have low iron
levels. A list of medications you are taking should
be brought with you when you donate along with
your donor card or drivers license.
The American Red Cross hosts blood drives
nationwide and there are many opportunities to
donate in Northern Michigan. Some of the
upcoming donation locations are:
May 8th: 12pm-5:45pm, Community ReformedChurch, 100 Oak St, Charlevoix
May 9th: Harbor Springs High School (8:30 am
2:15 pm)
May 13th: Oscoda High School (10:15 am 3:15
pm)
May 15th: First United Methodist Church in
Gaylord (10:30 am 4:15 pm) and Eagles Lodge in
Boyne City (9:30 am 3:15 pm)
May 15th: 9:30am-3:15pm, Eagles Lodge 106
River Street, Boyne City
May 19th: Mio AuSable School (11:00 am 4:45
pm)
May 20th: Onaway VFW Post (12:00 pm 5:45
pm) and American Red Cross Petoskey (12:00 pm
4:45 pm)
May 20th: 12pm-4:45pm, American Red Cross
2350 Mitchell Park Dr. PetoskeyMay 22nd: Tendercare Health Center in
Cheboygan (9:00 am 2:45 pm)
May 27th: 12pm-5:45pm, Ellsworth Community
Bldg, 6520 Center St, Ellsworth
May 30th: Tendercare in Gaylord (10:00 am
2:45 pm)
For more upcoming blood drives or to schedule
an appointment to donate you can visit the
American Red Cross website at www.redcross-
blood.org. You can also learn more about thedonation process and what happens to your blood
after you donate on the website.
By Izzy Lyman
Alan Arcand (R) filed over 1,300 nominating sig-
natures with the Secretary of States office in
Lansing last month. The Iron River native is chal-
lenging Republican incumbent Dan Benishek in
the August 5th primary for the House seat in
Michigans largest Congressional district, the First.
The thirty-six-year-old Arcand is an Air Force vet-
eran who operates an auto repair business in the
Upper Peninsula.
Washington is definitely broken, and Ive been
fixing things all my life. Its time for some serious
repair of the federal government. We
need to enforce the Constitution andregain control of the government to
ensure the future and prosperity of our
children, states Arcand.
Arcand, who received a bachelors
degree in professional aeronautics from
Embry-Riddle University and is married
with three young sons, also says hes a
firm believer in liberty.
While not eschewing social media,
Arcand is running an old-fashioned
grassroots campaign traveling to com-
munities and shaking hands at gun
shows, American Legion breakfasts,
Lincoln Day Dinners, and sportsman events.
The First Congressional District includes the
northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula of
Michigan, as well as all of the Upper Peninsula.
To learn more, visit
www.arcandforcongress.com.
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offer low rates in May, and if youre not
from the area, they have a package deal fora room and 18 holes of golf. When youre
there, be sure to also check out the Duck
Blind Grille which opens when golf season
opens, and their bar The Logmark which
will also be open at the start of golf season.
In Harbor Springs, the Little Traverse Golf
Club was open for golf on May 5th and will
be opening for dining on May 9th with
lunch service starting May 23rd. They have
special rates for young adults (16 & 17 years
old), juniors (15 & under), and special
replay rates for 9 and 18 holes. Little
Traverse Golf Club also features Terrific
Tuesdays and Wacky Wednesdays where
you can play 18 holes of golf for only $59
during the summer season. Sundays are
Family Day and junior golfers can golf for
free after 4:00 pm.
Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt is also
open for their golf season. It is Michigans
only 19-hole golf course, and you have the
opportunity to play a par 3 warm up hole
before you start with hole number one.Right now they are offering a $25 golf spe-
cial. The Black Bear Grill is also open for the
season. They have tasty appetizers, a full
bar, and feature Sandwedges such as the
Black Bear Burger, Pebble Beach Brat, and
Turkey Panini.
No matter what city or town you live in
here in Northern Michigan, you arent far
away from a good time playing golf. If you
want to know more about any of the golf
courses featured in this article, you can
contact them by phone or visit their web-
sites:
Fox Run www.foxruncc.com (989) 348-
4343
Otsego Club www.otsegoclub.com
(989) 732-5181
Little Traverse www.ltbaygolf.com
(231) 526-6200
Black Bear www.golfblackbear.net
(989) 983-4441.
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tration throughout the day if there are spots
available. This is a great opportunity for peo-
ple who would like to hunt morels, but arent
sure where to go or what to look for.
From 9:00 am 3:00 pm there will be the
Spring Craft Show at Lewiston Elementary
School. They will have a wide variety of
items including jewelry, and many of last
years participants will be returning. The Girl
Scouts and Boy Scouts will also have booths
on site so you have the opportunity to sup-
port these organizations. You can also sup-
port Relay for Life at their hot dog fundraiser.
From 9:00 am 5:00 pm attendees can
visit the Outdoor Expo at the American
Legion Pavilion. Vendors will be present with
outdoor equipment that is available for pur-
chase. Food will be available and there will
be raffles throughout the day.
During the day, the Mothers Day Writing
Contest winners will be announced.
Participants include kindergarten through
5th grade students from Johannesburg and
Lewiston who were asked to write a poem
about their mom. The winners will be
announced in the school gym at noon. If
your child participated in the contest, this is
a great way to kick off Mothers Day and see
if your child won.
Also starting at noon and lasting until 3:00
pm is the Mushroom Taste Fest which fea-
tures restaurants and individuals in the com-
munity creating dishes that include mush-
rooms. There are many different ways you
can prepare morels and many dishes you
can include them in. The Taste Fest is your
chance to try a variety of dishes and vote for
your favorite one. The dish that receives the
most votes gets to keep the trophy for the
year. Last year there was a tie between The
Iron Kettle and Lewiston Hotel. There are
100 tickets that will be sold for the Taste Fest,
both in advance and at the door. 50 tickets
will be pre-sold for $10 each, and the
remaining 50 will be available at the door. If
you are interested in participating, you can
call the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce at
(989) 786-2293.
At 3:00 pm, Lewistons Community Sharing
New Food Bank Raffle Drawing will take
place. The raffle ticket purchases will benefit
the Lewiston Community Sharings new food
bank. Lewiston Community Sharing in a
non-profit organization that provides food
and clothes for people in need. They didnt
have enough space at their previous food
storage site and built a new building next
door, but still need money so they can com-
plete construction on the building. For the
raffle, there will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
prizes. The 1st prize winner will receive a
$500 gift card for Family Fare and the 2nd
and 3rd prizes are gift cards for local restau-
rants. Tickets can be purchased at the
Chamber of Commerce and are $5 each or
you can get 5 for $20.
Be sure to attend the Lewiston Morel
Mushroom Festival for a day filled with
mushrooms, crafts, and the great outdoors.
For more information you can contact the
Lewiston Chamber of Commerce at (989)
786-2263 or visit www.lewistonchamber.com.
Mushrooms Continued...
occasion. She loves unconditionally and
would do anything to keep her childrenhappy and safe. A mother not only
changes our diapers while we are young,
but she continues to deal with our crap
until we are grown.
Mothers arent always so sweet when it
comes to loving her children. There is also
something called tough love that they have
to use every once in a while. That might
mean telling her 12 year old daughter that
she cannot go to an un-chaperoned party
just because all of her friends will be there.
A mother might also have to tell her 16 year
old son that he cannot get his drivers
license on his birthday because she knows
that he isnt ready. Her daughter or son
may hate her for a moment, but they will
eventually learn that all their mother was
trying to do is keep them safe.
A mother cannot always give her chil-
dren exactly what they want every second
of every day, but she will do whatever it
takes to give them what they need. This
may seem like the end of the world to a
teenager
who wants
a new cell
phone or a
new gam-
ing system
that all of their friends have, but in the end
the things are not important. The love andtimes that are shared are the most impor-
tant things that a mother can give her chil-
dren. A day spent off from work to take
care of her sick child, a Saturday spent at
the park, and kisses and hugs given at
every possible second will mean more in
the end than a new PlayStation ever could.
Moms are the ones who hold her chil-
drens hands and tell them that everything
will be ok, even if she doesnt know if it will.
She encourages them to do their best and
learn from their mistakes because some-
times thats the only way we can learn
something. If she lets her children fall
down, its not because she doesnt care, but
its because she wants them to be strong
enough to pull themselves back up, brush
themselves off, and say I am going to be
okay. When it comes down to it, a mom
isnt just a woman who has given birth to a
child, but she is that childs teacher, cheer-
leader, and always-forgiving best friend.
If someone came to mind when you were
reading this, whether it be your mother,
grandmother, aunt, or another special
woman who raised you, be sure to thank
them and let them know the impact that
they have had on your life. If it werent for
these women, some of us would not have
accomplished the things
we have, learned the
things we have learned, or
turned out to be the peo-
ple we are today.
Happy Mothers Day to
all of the mothers here in
Northern Michigan, and
dont forget on this
Sunday to remind your
own mother just how
much she means to you.
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Join PRAS president Darrell Lawson,
Wednesday evenings, throu gh May 28 at 9502
Burgess Rd. near Charlevoix, for recurring
evenings of sparrow Identification Practice.
The brush piles and shrubs on the proper-
ty act as magnets to many species of migrat-
ing Sparrows, offering ample opportunity to
view these difficult to identify birds up
close. Plan to see Song, Savannah, Fox,
White-crowned, White-throated, Clay-col-
ored, Lincoln's, Chipping, American Tree
Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos at this loca-
tion.
These evening events begin at 5:30 p.m.
with a potluck dinne r, so bring a dish t o pass
or meat to grill, and whatever drinks you
enjoy. In addition, bring a folding
chair, binoculars, a spotting scope and a field
guide (if you have one). The land can be
swampy during this time of the year, so
waterproof footwe ar is a highly recomm end-
ed.
Other notable birds include
Eastern Meadowlarks, Eastern Bluebirds,
Tree Swallows, and Bobolinks. Some unusual
species have been known to show up at this
location as well including Northern
Mockingbirds. Stay later in the evening to
hear the courtship calls of American
Woodcock and Wilson's Snipe.
Each week should offer new species as new
migrants arrive. For information, contact
Darrell at [email protected] or 231-330-
4572.
As always, no s moking nor pet s on any
PRAS field trip.
The month of May is full of free bird-
ing activities offered by the PetoskeyRegional Audubon Society
Spring is the time of the year to see
many different types of birds in ourarea. To encourage people to get out
and enjoy nature, the month of May isfull of free birding activities offered by
the Petoskey Regional Audubon Society(PRAS).
Spring migration is a magical time of
the year as it brings new species in asothers move north. Lisa Hoyt, PRAS
Publicity Coordinator, talks aboutmigration, On May 1, on a morning
birding walk around Spring Lake Park,our group saw 38 species of birds and
waterfowl. We saw a good num ber of
migrants, including Pine Warbler,
Yellow-rumped Warbler, Ruby-crownedKinglet, White-throated Sparrows, TreeSparrows, Golden-Crowned Kinglet,
Lesser Scaulps, Common Loons and
Ring-necked ducks.Hoyt continued This week people
should probably start to see Ruby-throated Hummingbirds appear in the
area. They were sighted in the Mt.Pleasant area just a few days ago. Also
look for Baltimore Orioles begin to
show up. They also have been spottedthis week in Manistee area and Mt.
Pleasant.
PRAS activities events are free and
open to the public. Activities scheduledin May include Wednesday eveningSparrow Identification sessions, nearCharlevoix. The public can join PRAS
members to view these difficult to iden-tify sparrows such as Song, Savannah,Fox, White-crowned, White-throated,
Clay-colored, Lincoln's, Chipping,American Tree Sparrows and Dark-eyedJuncos.
Free morning bird walks also takeplace during the month on eachTuesday and Thursday. These walks areappropriate for all levels of experience,
and no reservations are required. Theybegin at 7:30 a.m. The Tuesday walks
will be at Pond Hill Farm near Harbor
Springs, led by John & Joanne Biddick,
and the Thursday walks will be atSpring Lake Park, led by Kenyon
Stebbins.Sunday, May 25,
brings an oppor-
tunity to explorethe Oden FishHatchery.Beginning at 8
a.m., a group willexplore the ever-green and decidu-
ous woodlands, aswell as ponds,
wetland habitats and open areas for
about two hours.
Loaner binoculars will be available at
most events, so feel free to bring along a
friend to share the wonders of spring
migration. Bird checklists of Emmet
County will also be provided. No smok-
ing nor pets on any PRAS field trip.
For information on the Wednesday
night sessions, contact Darrell Lawson
at 231-330-4572. For information on the
Tuesday and Thursday morning walks,
contact Sally Stebbins at 526-1222.
Contact Cynthia Donahey at 526-7157
about the May 25 walk. To learn more
about PRAS visit their facebook page orwww.petoskeyaudubon.org.
By Jim Akans
Venus & Blue Jeans resale shop in Gaylord,
launched by Cheryl Scheer in October of
2009, is sort of a shabby chic boutique,
focusing on consignment sales of upscale
designer/brand name clothing items, from
just a few years old to recently off the rack,
as well as accessories and home dcor items.
Displayed in a comfortable, easy to browse
showroom on the Westside of Gaylords
downtown business district.
We have a wonderful assortment items
available, states Cheryl Scheer. We also
have a wide variety of reasonably priced
name-brand clothing and accessories, often
including Lucky brand, Silver jeans,
American Eagle, Abercrombie, Hollister andRalph Lauren. We encourage people to bring
in their designer and name brand items and
consign them.
The selections at Venus & Blue Jeans also
include a wonderful collection of accessoriessuch as purses, shoes and jewelry, as well as
a wide selection of home furnishings, jewelry
and antiques.
The consignment arrangement at Venus &
Blue Jeans is refreshingly straightforward,
offering a 60/40 split between the shop and
the consigner. Clothing items must be no
more than a few years old, clean, free of
stains and in ready for the rack conditions.
Clothing is kept for 60 days, and is marked
down after 30 and 45 days. All consignment
requests must be made by ap pointment
The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat,
and there is plenty of parking conveniently
located right next to the shop.
Venus & Blue Jeans is open Monday
through Friday from 11 am until 5:30 pm,
and from 11 am until 4 pm on Saturday, and
is located at 340 W. Main Street in Gaylord.
They can be reached at 989-731-2600.
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AnnMarie Rowland.AnnMarie has been playingguitar and singing for many
years and just released herfirst professionally producedCD of solo songs with 7 of the11 songs written by her. It is aquilters CD called Piecesof Time. CDs will be avail-able for sale at the event. Noreservations are required.The concert is free of chargefor Crawford County resi-dents and open to the public.
A fee of $5 will be charged toout of County guests.Donations are appreciated tohelp cover costs. Join us for aBBQ Chicken Dinner at 5pmprior to the concert. The costof the dinner is $4.50 forthose under 60 and a sug-gested donation of $3 forthose 60 and over.
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free meals at The Village. Theraffle tickets can be pur-chased at the LewistonChamber of Commerce $5.00each or 5 for $20.00. Help
your community and havethe opportunity for a greatprize. Drawing held May 10.
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>=; E:A variety of vendors will be atthe American Legion Pavilionon May 10 from 9:00am-5:00pm with crossbows,guns, fishing equipment, etc.available for purchase.Raffles and food will be avail-able throughout the day. The
American Legion is at 3060Mantz St. If you are interest-ed in participating call Steve989-614-7347.
LEWISTON
M>=Tickets are now on sale forthe state of the communityluncheon. The event is May13 from 11:30am - 1:30pm atOtsego Club Resort. Ticketsare $25 and available at thechamber office, 989-732-6333.
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Group (CWIB), of the Petoskey
Regional Chamber of Commerce, is
hosting a luncheon on May 20, at
Staffords Bay View Inn featuring Mary
Stewart Adams. The luncheon is open
to the public.
Adams has risen to international
recognition for the unique programs
she guides at the Headlands
International Dark Sky Park. She says
"Our programs are based on the celes-
tial phenomena happening each
month, which makes for dynamic pro-
gramming because the sky is always
changing.
Adams continues because the sky
has been studied by every age and cul-
ture of human beings throughout his-
tory, we have very rich resources, both
cultural and scientific, from which to
draw. This makes for some really great
programming opportunities.
In May 2011, the Headlands became
the 9th International Dark Sky Park in
the world and just the 6th in Michigan!
The Headlands is an Emmet County
owned and operated park in Mackinaw
City, and since receiving this presti-
gious designation our region has
received interna-
tional attention
for the county's
dedication to pro-
tecting the night
sky.
Registration and networking begin
at 11:30 am. The lunch and presenta-
tion will begin at noon and end at 1
pm. Cost is $15 for CWIB members or
$20 for general admission, payable by
cash or check at the door. Advance
registration is required. Register by
calling 347-4150.
The lunch menu is The Depot Salad,
a Cherry almond chicken salad with
bib lettuce, fresh fruit and a Bay View
Inn fruit bread. Dessert will be Cherry
Praline Ice Cream. Please advise is you
have special requirements when you
register.
Angel Heart Home Care is a sponsor
of this lunch. PNC Bank is the 2014
Marquee Sponsor of CWIB and Lite
96.3 is the Radio Sponsor. Please call
the chamber with any questions 347-
4150.
MACKINAW CITY - On Monday
evening, May 12 at 7:00pm, the
Mackinaw Area Historical Society will
present Roger LeLievre as guest speaker
at the Mackinaw Area Public Library. Anavid ship photographer and historian,
he has been president of the Marine
Historical Society of Detroit since 2004.
He is also one of the directors of Great
Lakes and Seaway Shipping-On-Line
Inc. (BoatNerd.com) and an associate
member of the International
Shipmasters Association (Port Huron
Lodge).
LeLievre comes by his interest in
Great Lakes ships naturally. He grew up
just blocks from the Soo Locks at Sault
Ste. Marie, MI, and spent his summers
at his grandparents cottage on the St.
Marys River. He was a tour guide on the
Soos Museum Ship Valley Camp during
its first years, and shipped out on a
Great Lakes freighter as soon as he
turned eighteen.
Rather than making a career working
on the boats he wound up writing about
them instead. A longtime Michigan
newspaper writer and editor (his earliestjob was at the Soo Evening News), he
has edited and published the annual
Great Lakes shipping field guide Know
Your Ships for nearly 55 years. In addi-
tion he writes for Great Lakes/Seaway
Review magazine and other publica-
tions.
Know Your Ships was first published
in 1959, to serve as a resource for those
who wished to learn about the ships
that ply the Great Lakes and the St.
Lawrence Seaway. Oftentimes ships
change owners and names during the
year; some are damaged and put out of
commission. This guide gives all the
information anyone would ever want to
know about the Great Lakes ships,
including when they were built, how
much they weigh, how long they are,
weight and types of cargo they carry.
The guide also identifies from where
they are coming as they pass through
the Straits, and what type they are,whether they are a self-unloader, a
tanker, or a Tug Boat; anything one
would want to know about any ship
that currently passes through the Great
Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. The
books also include stories of well-
known and not-so well known ships,
farewells to de-commissioned ships,
and identification by flags of all the
countries of foreign ships which are
occasionally seen on the Great Lakes.
LeLievres program, Know Your Ships:
55 years Covering the Waterfront, will
be held at the Mackinaw Area Public
Library on Monday, May 12, 2014
beginning at 7:00 pm. Refreshments
will be offered following the program.
All are welcome.
READRecreation, Entertainment, Arts, Dining
Ship historian will speak Monday
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Take MOM to the
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Mother's Buffet
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children and one paying adult)
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As their comm unity service project, the
2013-2014 class of Leadership Little Traverse
is hosting a community-wide celebration in
Pennsylvania Park on Armed Forces Day, May
17, 2014. Named Operation: Festival of
Freedom, the event is open to the public with
various activities for children. The underly-
ing theme of the event we want to convey is
honoring military servicemen and women
and their
families for
the wonder-
ful gift of just
being a kid,shared LLT
class representative, Valerie St. Pierre Smith.
With all the many sacrifices Veterans and
their families have made on behalf of all of
us, we wanted to come up with a fun, unique
way to say thank you. And it allows us to
introduce Angel Ambassadors, our non-profit
community service partner, to a broader
audience, continued Smith.
This year, Angel Ambassadors a fledging
nonprofit formed to bring awareness and
contributions to all Veteran needs is the
organization benefiting from the LLT class
effort. One of the goals of their project is to
build awareness within the Veteran commu-
nity about the services Angel Ambassadors
provide, along with broader
community support. Angel
Ambassadors provide assis-
tance for all Veterans and their families in
need. Home improvements, making a mort-
gage or car payment or simply putting food
on the table are just a few of the services
offered to fill in the gaps that are not covered
by veteran benefits from the government.
The Angel Ambassadors rely 100% on money
raised from online donations, fundraisers,
and corporate sponsorships to be able to
assist area Veterans and surviving families. To
learn more about the mission of the AngelAmbassadors and how you can su pport their
efforts, visit their website www.angel-ambas-
sadors.org
The event starts at 10:30 am with a brief
program. Veterans advocate, Dan Robinson
will be the keyn ote speaker. Boy Scout Troop
5 of the Petoskey United Methodist Church
will be on hand to lead the Ple dge of
Allegiance and s how proper flag folding and
disposal.
The festival will then continue with family-
friendly activities, including a Moon bounce,
face painting, and scavenger hunt with
prizes. A Thank-You wall will be in place and
children are encouraged to write a note to a
Veteran or an essay sharin g What Freedom
Means to Me.
Leadership Little Traverse was founded in
1999 by a group of civic-minded leaders
interested in providing mentorship and train-
ing for future community leaders. Today, LLT
has an alumni list of graduates who now lead
service clubs, serve on boards of directors,
hold public offices, author books, start busi-
nesses, lead causes and serve as mentors for
the new generation of LLT participants.
EVENT SUMMARY
WHAT: A community-wide celebration for
and with area veterans and their families
WHERE: Pennsylvania Park, Downtown
Petoskey
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 10:30
am to 1:00 pm
HOSTS: Leadership Little Traverse and
Angel Ambass adors
COST: Free, open to the public
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The arrival of warmer weather might moti-
vate you to become more active. Or maybeyou have enjoyed outdoor winter activities
and are preparing for spring sports. You may
be looking to change your exercise routine.
If you've been doing the same exercise
routine, your muscles are familiar with those
movements. You have probably mastered
those exercises. It is important to vary your
routine in order to improve your fitness by
working your muscles in another way. You
may need to increase your speed or repeti-
tions, or change to a different type of work-
out all together. While I have consistently
exercised throughout the winter, I admit that
I have been lacking in resistance (strength
training) exercise. I added light weights and
resistance bands to my workout recently and
can feel the difference!
If you haven't been exercising, and you are
ready to get moving, good for you! While you
are eager to get started, your muscles are not
accustomed to working out. Expecting to
complete a full workout at maximum inten-
sity on the first day can be frustrating and
result in injuries. Sports injuries don't just
happen to professional athletes. "Weekendwarriors" and others who overexert are also
prone to strains and sprains. Starting the
right way will keep you moving instead of
sidelined by a sports injury.
You can be more active and reduce your
risk of sports injuries. It is important to
warm up properly. Going full speed before
your muscles have been warmed up suffi-
ciently is more likely to lead to an injury.
Incorporate dynamic stretching of the mus-
cles you will use in the activity before you
start and during continued activity, such as
while you are waiting for your turn to bat or
pitch.
Remember, your heart is also a muscle. If
you are planning to run, start by walking so
your heart and other muscles have a chance
to get accustomed to the activity. Use proper
technique for your sport. Take breaks as
needed and stop if you feel pain. To avoid
an overuse injury, alternate exercising differ-
ent muscle groups every other day. Also, be
sure to get enough water, especially on a hot
day.
Depending on the activity, having the rightshoes for the sport could be important. Also,
consider consulting an athletic trainer for
sport-specific training before you start.
Think about how training to pitch nine
innings would differ from preparing to play
nine holes of golf or run nine miles.
If you do sustain a strain or sprain, begin
PRICES - Protect the muscle from further
injury, Rest and Ice the muscle,
Compression, with an elastic bandage,
Elevation and Stabilize. See a medical pro-
fessional and be sure to get sufficient reha-
bilitation before restarting the activity.
Failure to do so may lead to further injury.
Get outdoors and get moving the right way.
Taking the right steps before play starts will
help you enjoy warm weather sports all sea-
son long. Keep switching up your activities
to prevent boredom and increase your over-
all fitness.
Surprise Mom with a homemade gift this
Mother's Day. Nothing makes mothers
happier on Mother's Day than a gift crafted
by little hands. Moms love to see what their
offspring create, and kids get excited antic-
ipating their mom's reaction. A win-win if
ever there was one!
Once a child decides on a homemadegift for Mother's Day, fathers or older chil-
dren should start planning to make sure
the gift gets made.
Ideas for CraftsDrawing a picture or making a card is
the easiest craft for a small child. Older
children can make more elaborate cards,
perhaps ones that include a poem or small
story.
Other ideas include:
Pencil holders from coffee cans and
empty jars,
Photo albums with pages tied together
with yarn,
Homemade frames for childhood art-
work
Decorated flowerpotsBookmarks made from construction
paper or leftover wallpaper
Kids can also write a play and perform it
or make a short video.
Fathers, older siblings, aunts and uncles
can shop with the children for art supplies,
first checking the ones already on hand.
They should plan this outing early in the
week so the children have time to create
their masterpiece.
If the children decide on a store-bought
gift, they might want to make cards and
wrapping paper. Homemade wrapping
paper can be made with plain brown paper
decorated with colorful stamps, paints,
markers, and stickers.
Gifts from the GardenIf Mom enjoys gardening, consider mak-
ing her a container garden. The kids can
choose the container -- a large terra cotta
pot, a window box, old bucket, or wooden
crate. Let them fill it with potting soil (Dad
should add any fertilizer himself) and then
plant it as they choose.
Ideas for container gardens are colorful
annuals such as pansies and nasturtiums.
Culinary herbs such as parsley, basil,
thyme, mint, and tarragon are lovely in
containers. The children might also like the
idea of planting a container with a cherry
tomato plant or spring lettuces.
Gifts from the HeartDefined by their thoughtfulness, these
gifts might include "coupons" for a moth-
er-child day, a night on the town (an older
child might offer to babysit), a backrub,
extra chores, or breakfast in bed.
Whatever the outcome, moms across the
country are sure to revel in their family's
love and attention on Sunday. But, of
course, for most mothers Mother's Day is
every day!
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10am Pokeno
11am Golden Toners Exercise
12pm Lunch Shepards Pie,
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1pm Penny Bingo
5pm Dinner BBQ Chicken Quar ter,
Baked Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Pears
6pm In Concert: AnnMarie Rowland
Friday, May 910am Card Golf
10am Mercy Rehab Exercise Group
12pm Lunch Chicken
Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries,
Asparagus, Blueberry Yogurt
12pm Frederic Satellite Meal
1pm Pantry Bingo
1pm Pool-9 Ball
Monday, May 1210am Quilting
11am Flower Arranging
12pm Lunch Beef Goulash, Corn,
Cauliflower, Peaches
12:30pm Beginning Clogging
1pm Bridge Club
1:30pm Clogging
2:30-4pm Computer Club
5pm Dinner Swiss Steak, Mashed
Potatoes w/ Gravy, Peas & Pearl
Onions, Pears
Tuesday, May 1310am Bible Study
10am Zumba Gold
11am Walking Group Ramada
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12pm Lunch Open Faced Hot
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Gravy, Green Beans, Fresh Oranges
1pm Euchre
4-5pm Blood Pressure/Sugar Checks
5pm Dinner Lemon Pepper
Chicken w/ Noodles, Peas & Carrots,
Sliced Beets, Apricots
Wednesday, May 1410am Line Dancing
12pm Lunch Fish Sandwich on a Bun,
Cole Slaw, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail
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Gaylord McReynolds Hall, the skilled nursing care
facility at Otsego Memorial Hospital, was recently awarded
the Providigm Embracing Quality Award for 2014 for
exceptional achievement in customer satisfaction.
McReynolds Hall was one of only 305 nursing centers in
the United States and Ontario, CA to receive an award in
2014, placing them in a select group of high performing
nursing facilities.
As a high performer, a facility can be honored withProvidigms Embracing Quality Award in one or more of
three categories; deficiency-free survey, prevention of hos-
pital readmissions, and for superior levels of customer sat-
isfaction. For McReynolds, the award came for superior
levels of customer satisfaction reported by both residentsand their families.
It is an honor to win the Embracing Quality Award at
McReynolds Hall said Mary Steele, RN, BSN Director of
Nursing at McReynolds Hall. This prestigious recogni-
tion is a tribute to the hard work of our employees and
their dedication to providing excellent care to our resi-
dents.
Skilled nursing facilities were only eligible to win a
2014 Embracing Quality Award if they achieved stan-
dards for Quality Assurance and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) as required by Providigms
Accreditation Standards for QAPI. These standards
ensure that facilities are assessing quality against the full
federal regulation at an ongoing rate, encompassing a
substantial proportion of their residents, and correcting
identified issues.
The Embracing Quality Award winners are nursing
centers who succeed in achieving high levels of qualityof care and patient satisfaction, says Barbara Baylis,
Accreditation Program Director at Providigm,
Performance excellence and measurable outcomes
have become an increasingly important element in the
long term care industry. These facilities have truly priori-
tized quality in their organizations.
This summer McReynolds Hall will undergo an exten-
sive aesthetic renovation to all resident rooms and
shared spaces. The renovation will include replacing
flooring, ceiling tiles,
windows, and lighting
all with the end goal of
creating a more home-
like environment for res-
idents. Currently the
OMH Foundation is
raising funds to supportthis project. For more
questions about
McReynolds Hall or the
upcoming renovation
project please contact
Christie Perdue, OMH
Foundation and
Marketing Director at
989-731-2342 or visit
myomh.org.
PETOSKEY - Nurses in the cardiovascular unit atMcLaren Northern Michigan have been awarded a Silver
level Beacon Award of Excellence. The award was created
by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
(AACN) to recognize medical units that demonstrate
exemplary levels of patient care, patient outcomes, and
overall satisfaction. Earning a Beacon is a testament to
teamwork and diligence within this particular unit, says
Jennifer Woods, RN, MSN, CNML, Vice President of
Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer for McLaren Northern
Michigan. Our cardiovascular nurses are very effective as
a unit, and they were very motivated to compare their
skills and level of care to those of other participating facili-
ties.
To qualify for the award, participating hospital units in
the United States and Canada must demonstrate their use
of evidence-based practices, or methods proven through
research, in order to improve patient and family outcomes.Unit performance is measured against a baseline per-
centage in five areas: leadership structures and system;
appropriate staffing and staff engagement; effective com-
munication; knowledge management and best practice;
evidence-based practices and process; and patient out-
comes. The five performance categories are indicative of
how a quality care medical unit performs every day,
Woods adds. Cardiovascular care at McLaren Northern
Michigan is among the best in the state and the nation,
and our cardiovascular nurses are part of the reason. We
offer our sincere congratulations.
The Beacon Award of Excellence carries a three-year
designation, allowing the unit to chart its progress over
time. For more information about the Beacon Award and
its recipients visit aacn.org/beacon.
McLaren Cardiovascularnurses honored
BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D.,
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