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We would like to hear something nice you have to say about businesses or people in Northern Michigan. Each week we will publish positive comments from our readers in the Weekly Choice. Negative notes may be sent elsewhere.
 
 
Unique Fred Bear Home On the Banks of the Old AuSable    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
515 South Fred Bear Drive, Grayling MIListed by Tom Slavens, RE/Max of Grayling (989) 732-7440Steeped in tradition, and brimming with character, this unique home has much to offer a potential buyer.In the early 1960’s, a man named Fred Bear hunted and fished the woods and waters of Northern Michigan.  He probably could have settled any where in the world that he wanted.  It was the lure ...  
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INDEPENDENCE DAY    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Remembering the reason behind the fireworks, picnics and paradesOn July 4, 1776, the U.S. declared independence from Great BritainBy Mike DunnAs we celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, picnics, barbecues and parades, it’s good to recall the reason behind the festive activities. It was 231 years ago that this nation was born under duress. The brave decision of the Continental Congress, decl...  
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All-Area Softball Team    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Cardinals’ Cleaver is Player of YearJunior third baseman was Div. 4 first-team All-State choice and helped Onaway to second straight regional berthBy Mike DunnONAWAY – By anyone’s standards, Onaway third baseman Danielle Cleaver had a monster season. The sweet-swinging junior, in her third year as a varsity starter for coach Jodi Brewbaker, not only hit for average but hit with authority.Her 11 ho...  
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Tribute to Jimmy Buffet at Opera House    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Parrots of Caribbean will be performing famous act this Saturday at 7:30 p.m.CHEBOYGAN -- The popular Parrots of the Caribbean will be doing their famed Tribute to Jimmy Buffet this Saturday, July 5, at the Cheboygan Opera House. The curtain goes up on this excellent show at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $20 for Cheboygan Area Arts Council members and $23 for non-members. Reserved seating is available. For...  
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Cheboygan Garden Walk set for July 10    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
CHEBOYGAN -- The Seedums Garden Club is sponsoring its annual garden walk on Thursday, July 10, from 1-7 p.m. The theme for this year’s walk is “Hats Off To Gardens.” Six Cheboygan area gardens will be featured this year, spotlighting sun and shade, land and water, large and small.The event will be held RAIN OR SHINE. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the walk. For information or to ...  
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All-Area Baseball Team    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Vikings’ Schreiber is Player of YearSenior helped Grayling to win first district title in 14 years; Vanwagoner of Mancelona is Coach of YearA lot was expected of Grayling senior Richie Schreiber coming into the 2008 season. A lot was delivered. Schreiber was the leading pitcher and the leading hitter for a Grayling team that won a district title for the first time in 14 years, finished second in t...  
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Curb Appeal: Five Tips For Inspecting Your Landscape    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
By Ed WohlfeilIf you are a homeowner, chances are you will spend a portion of your weekend landscaping your yard. Whether you’re over-seeding the lawn, mulching the garden or planting shrubs and trees, landscaping is a great tool to increase the perceived value of your home. What homeowners and potential buyers may not consider, however, is how landscaping may affect a home. From water intrusion t...  
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SPORTS BRIEFS    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
SPORTS BRIEFSFOOTBALLGaylord Blue Chip Football Camp July 21-22GAYLORD — The annual Gaylord Blue Chip football camp will take place Monday and Tuesday, July 21-22, and is open to those entering grades one through eight.William Cleaver, the former head coach for St. Mary and Gaylord High School who compiled a 78-34 record the past 11 years, will be camp director once again. Aftre leading Gaylord to...  
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Model T Centennial lets Ford celebrate past while looking to future    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
In 1908, the first Model T sold for $825. It became the world’s first global car, accounting for 57% of worldwide auto production by 1921. It was a symbol of low-cost, affordable transportation, and America’s first mass-produced car. Now, as “Tin Lizzie” turns 100, both enthusiasts and Ford Motor Company alike are eager to celebrate. “Celebrating a hundred years of the Model T is a great mile...  
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Palm tree appears in Gaylord    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
WWII vet Fyles Craig is one of very few people from north country who can boast of having a pine tree in his yardBy Mike DunnGAYLORD – “It’s definitely different.” Word War II Army veteran Fyles Craig is looking at the “palm tree” in the front yard of his home on Ashley Lane adjacent to the Gaylord West subdivision as he says those words. Craig is one of the few people north of the Mason-Dixon Lin...  
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FIREWORKS SCHEDULE    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Opportunities abound to watch an awesome aerial display this Friday or Saturday nightIF IT’S the Fourth of July, then it must be time for fireworks. Those in the Weekly Choice coverage area have plenty of opportunities to catch a sensational show in the sky this Friday or Saturday night.AT CHEBOYGAN, the fireworks will go off at dusk at the county fairgrounds on Friday. That is in addition to a sl...  
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Banjo Picker concert at CRAF Center    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Summer concert series continues July 9 with high-spirited bluegrass trioROSCOMMON The annual summer concert series at the gazebo on the CRAF Center lawn continues on Wednesday, July 9, with Banjo Picker & Friends.The popular Banjo Picker & Friends trio performs a mix of happy, clean, high-spirited bluegrass, old country, folk and western swing.The trio is comprised of Barry Van Guilder, hi...  
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Award-winning author comes to Saturn    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Award-winning author comes to SaturnKatrina Kittle to appear Thursday, July 10, at 6 p.m. for book signing event GAYLORD -- Saturn Booksellers in downtown Gaylord will host award-winning author Katrina Kittle on Thursday, July 10, at 6 p.m. for a signing event. One lucky fan will win a “traveling light” pack at this free, ticketed evening.Kittle, author of the Great Lakes Fiction Book of the ...  
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Ashley’s Memorial Ride slated for July 26    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Motorcycle ride from Gaylord to Mancelona in honor of Ashley Sexton features pig roast, entertainment, auction and raffle drawingsMANCELONA – Ashley’s Memorial Ride, named in honor of Ashley Sexton, will be held on Saturday, July 26. “It is what it is, deal with it!” That was Ashley's motto. The young lady's life was cut short by a devastating tumor disease called Neurofibromatosis (NF). Her famil...  
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FEATURED HOME    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
977 Silver LaneListed by dale j. smith, dale j. smith Realty (989) 732-2477Ultimate Recreation & Relaxation!Custom Log Home on tranquil Silver LakeOn the shores of Michigan’s most pristine inland lake is our feature luxury home.  Silver lake is home to a select 24 homeowners who enjoy the legacy and tradition offered only to the property owners of this private, gated community.  The ...  
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NEWS BRIEFS    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
CHEBOYGANFolk artist M.J. Bishop performs ThursdaySeattle acoustic folk Americana solo artist MJ Bishop will be performing Thursday, July 3, at Summer Concerts in the Park in downtown Cheboygan. The concert is scheduled for 7-8 p.m. Information is available by calling (231) 627-7183 or visiting online at www.mjbishopband.com. “Folk Americana with attitude – lyric-driven melancholy that’s gutsy, in...  
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Big Fourth planned in Cheboygan    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Parade, pancake breakfast and fastpitch softball tourney are all part of the fun; free balloons and face painting at First Congregational ChurchCHEBOYGAN – A full slate of activities is planned for Cheboygan on the Fourth of July. The colorful parade kicks off downtown at 10 a.m. The parade starts at the County Building and proceeds down Main Street.The Cheboygan Lions Club will host a pancake bre...  
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Local Auto Dealer Rises to New Heights    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Gaylord Auto Dealer expands it’s collection to Rogers CityIn February of this year, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) held their national convention & exposition in San Francisco California.  The question posed at this convention was, “What is going to be the driving force of dealer success in 2008?”  The answer, according to recent research from Experian Automotive:...  
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FOURTH OF JULY FUN FACTS    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Did you know there were two Boston tea parties and Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal of the U.S.?Here are some fun facts and trivia associated with the Fourth of July and the great history of our nation:* In 1776 there were 2.5 million people in the 13 colonies of America's new nation. On the Fourth of July this year, there are more than 300 million people in 50 states....  
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DNR seeks input on forest management    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Open houses are planned in Gaylord on July 8 and Indian River on July 9The Department of Natural Resources will host open houses on Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9, to provide information and receive public comment on proposed forest management treatments for 2010 in the Gaylord Management Unit. The July 8 open house will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Gaylord Field Office for Antrim, Charlev...  
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Teen dance July 11 at Levering    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
LEVERING – There will be a teen dance at the Levering Community Center on Friday, July 11, from 7-11 p.m. The entry fee of $5 includes a free slice of pizza and a pop. The dance is for those in 6-12 grades and music will be provided by a DJ.Come dance, eat, play games and have fun with your friends at the Levering Community Center.The Community Center is located at 6236 Mill Street, off US 31 in d...  
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Registration deadline near for August primary    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Residents can register to vote by mail or in person LANSING -- Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds residents that Monday, July 7, is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 5 primary election. “Both local and state offices may be on your primary ballot, including legislative and Congressional seats, and judicial races,” said Land, the state’s chief election officer. “If you a...  
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TOP CHOICE 2008 ALL-AREA BASEBALL TEAM    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
* PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Rich Schreiber, Grayling* COACH OF THE YEAR – Jim Vanwagoner, MancelonaFirst Team:P – Rich Schreiber, GraylingP – Greg Blanco, MancelonaC – Nick Raffin, Johannesburg-LewistonC – Kodi Balhorn, MancelonaINF – Tom Franckowiak, GaylordINF – John Rhode, Rogers CityINF – Logan Paquet, Mackinaw CityINF – Brad VanCoillie, Johannesburg-LewistonOF – Justin Litzner, PellstonOF – Steven...  
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TOP CHOICE 2008 ALL-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
* PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Danielle Cleaver, Onaway* COACH OF THE YEAR – Jodi Brewbaker, OnawayFirst Team:P – Amanda Pomranke, OnawayP – Liz Bauman, GaylordC – Ashlie House, Johannesburg-LewistonINF – Brandy Williams, GaylordINF – Moni Cercone, Rogers CityINF – Danielle Cleaver, OnawayINF – Danielle Powers, GaylordINF – Kristie Stacks, CheboyganOF – Danielle Chapman, OnawayOF – Kasi Fyke, PellstonOF –...  
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STARTING A BUSINESS? HAVE A BUSINESS? DO YOU HAVE A WRITTEN BUSINESS PLAN?    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
by Gaila J. Gilliland, Crawford County Economic Development Director    Two weeks ago I started a discussion of how to write a business plan.  Those columns addressed various parts of a business plan and what one needs to include under various sections of the plan.  Today’s column will complete the discussion on this topic.    Under the next heading, titled ...  
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Cheboygan’s Schott in All-Star Game    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Chief graduate was chosen to participate in annual East-West All-Star football game this monthBy Mike DunnCHEBOYGAN – Nathan Schott will get to represent the Cheboygan High School football program one more time before embarking on his college gridiron career at Olivet Nazarene in the fall. The 6-0, 210-pound Schott, a fiery two-way starter for coach Jack Coon who earned All-State recognition the p...  
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Freshwater Fun    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
The Freshwater band lived up to its billing on Friday evening under the pavilion in downtown Gaylord. Appearing as part of the summer concert series, the band displayed free-spirited, high-energy step dancing and fancy fiddle playing as they played a wide variety of folksongs with French and Celtic roots. The good-sized crowd on hand very much appreciated the band’s performance. The Friday night c...  
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Learn how to dance like the stars    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Free ballroom dancing lessons offered at Mount Hope ChurchGAYLORD -- Mount Hope Church of Gaylord is hosting FREE Ballroom Dancing classes beginning Tuesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. The classes are being taught by local dance instructor Dan Lyvere. Everyone is welcome to attend.Mount Hope Church is located on M-32 just east of Gaylord. For more information, call (989) 732-4245....  
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR TEEN'S SELF-ESTEEM    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Having strong self-esteem is foundational to good mental health, especially during the teen years.  This is true for the following reasons:    Self-esteem is a significant factor in how each of us manages our life.    How we feel about ourselves guides the choices we make, how we feel, how we respond to events, and just about everything else we do...  
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Fourth of July fun at Grayling    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Parade, barbecue, fireworks, T.J. Cravens concert and lots of City Park activities are part of celebrationGRAYLING – There will be lots of things to do this year during the annual Fourth of July celebration in Grayling. Start the day with a great parade that begins at 11 a.m. on Michigan Ave. This year’s parade will be larger than past years with many additional entries, including the Red, White a...  
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Gaylord Horseshoe League Standings    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Through 6-26-08Tuesday Evening LeaguePlayers                                                               W   &nbs...  
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Vanderbilt business makes donation To Otsego County Salvation Army    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Ugly Bar and Grill gives $1,400 from proceeds generated from second annual golf outing By Mike DunnGAYLORD – For the second year in a row, The Ugly Bar and Grill of Vanderbilt has made a sizeable donation to the Salvation Army of Otsego County. Chris Young, one of the co-owners of the Ugly Bar, came to Gaylord on Monday to give Salvation Army Director Ron Chavey a check for $1,400 to help area fam...  
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Big Ticket radio program to continue    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Popular Wednesday night time slot on Eagle 101.5 has a growing legion of fansGAYLORD – Although the Big Ticket Festival for 2008 is done, the Big Ticket radio program will continue. The program, featuring popular northern Michigan radio personality Jen Donnelly, can be heard on Wednesday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight on Eagle 101.5 FM.The show offers a mix of contemporary and hard rock Christian...  
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United Way to make building improvements     [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
GAYLORD -- Otsego County United Way has received a $4,000 donation from Home Depot for a beautification project.  The donation is earmarked for improvements, including new paint and exterior landscaping for their building located at the corner of 5th and Elm Street in Gaylord. They are currently seeking volunteers to help on a prep workday July 23. Call (989) 732-8929 for details....  
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Northern Michigan Speedway    [Date added  7/6/2008]
 
Jackson wins rain-shortened featureElmira driver is in front of Stock feature when showers breakELMIRA -- Scattered showers were a hit and miss proposition throughout the area all day Saturday and sunny skies and a stiff but comfortable breeze prevailed at Northern Michigan Speedway early. Time trials and preliminary race activity went off smoothly under bright sunshine but a quick-moving front pa...  
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