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Otsego RSVP Program Director.
Mr. Moore will officially take the
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2014, replacing Pete Amar, who
recently retired from the
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While I am sorry to see Pete
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County United Way executive
director sponsors of the
Otsego County RSVP program.
He brings extensive experience
in the areas of finance and com-
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person. I believe he will work
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insights in the future develop-
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By Heather DeLong
Last Tuesday, December 17th at the
University Center in Gaylord, Otsego
County was recognized for its devel-
opment of a National Broadband Plan
(NBP). Members of Connect Michigan
along with the Otsego County
Technology Planning Team gathered
to accept the award. The plan ensures
that every county resident has access
to broadband capability. With years in
the making, and involvement from an
extraordinary team of people, Otsego
County was very pleased in receiving
the award.
Among those involved in the
Community Engagement Program
who spoke at the award presentation
were Kristy Kelly, Spring Arbor
University MBA student, Maureen
Derenzy, Director of Otsego County
Library, Dona Wishart, Executive
Director of Otsego County
Commission on Aging, Jack
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By Jim Akans
Forget about Hey Jude, My Way or
even Goodnight Irene, one of the
best known songs in English speak-
ing countries, particularly as New
Years Eve rolls around, is the hearty
refrains of Auld Lang Syne.
Its surfacing is brief, typically just
after the stroke of midnight on
December 31st and then it is safely
tucked away amid the noisemakers
and party hats for the next 364 days,
23 hours and 50-odd minutes. But
its presence during those celebrated
moments as the year changes faces
is HUGEit seems that everyone
instinctively knows the words and
melody.
Well, some of it anyway. Actually,
there are five stanzas to the poem
penned by Scotlands Robert Burns
back in 1788. Typically, crowds gath-
ering on New Years Eve sing verse
one and the chorus, and while ven-
turesome spirits sing a shortened
version of the full song comprised of
verse one, five and the chorus.
Seldom do the other versus resound
with voices.
There is some serious contention
to the claim of Mr. Burns having
been the originator of the piece. A
letter written by Burns to an
acquaintance named Mrs. Agnes
Dunlop suggests that he restored the
piece based on fragments of an old
ballad dating back to the 15th or
16th century. It is generally agreed
that at least two of the versus, (3 &
4), are directly attributed to Burns
writing style.
The melody for Auld Lang Syne
(which translates to old long since)
is commonly credited to composer
William Shield who originally used it
in his 1783 opera; Rosina. The tune,
with Burns words, quickly became
popular as the last song sung as
evening gatherings broke up. A ritu-
al developed where the group stood
in a circle, each person crossing his
arms in front of his chest and clasp-
ing his neighbors hands, and all
arms swung forward and back in
time with the music as the song was
sung.
Give that a try when the clock
strikes twelve this New Years Eve.
Here are the complete lyrics to
Auld Lang Syne. Happy New Years!
Auld Lang Syne
Robert Burns
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pou'd the gowans fine;
we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne
We two hae paidled i' the burn,
Frae mornin' sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne
And here's a hand, my trusty friend,
And gie's a hand o' thine;
For auld lang syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
For auld lang syne
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A big thanks goes out to the Gold Sponsors Alpine Tavern
& Eatery, Gaylord Michigan Tourism Bureau, Marys Tavern
and The Old Spud Warehouse, and the Bronze Sponsors
Citizens National Bank and The Summit Lounge.
You can find more information about Downtown Gaylord
New Years Celebration at www.ShopDowntownGaylord.com,
Downtown Gaylord on Facebook and Otsego Tomorrow on
Facebook.
To contact Heather DeLong for any comments, questions or
concerns, send an email to heather@weeklychoice.com.
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unteer work and service organizations in the northern
Lower Michigan area
He states, After a long Northern Michigan career in busi-
ness and community service, I am now able to pursue with
all my heart a position where everyone involved can and
does make a difference.
Moore and his wife, Jill, have been married for 34 years
and have raised three daughters. Jill is currently the diabetic
educator for Otsego Memorial Hospital and the couple
resides in Michaywe.
Moore notes, Over the last 30 years I have worked part
time with, and served on, numerous community, civic, gov-
ernment and not for profit organizations, such as:
Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, Hospice, Native American communi-
ties, School Boards, Chambers of Commerce, and United
Ways. I am glad to find a full time home with the Otsego
RSVP program and look forward to working with this group
of dedicated volunteers.
Keith Moore can be contacted at (989) 732-6232 or email
keith@otsegounitedway.org
Gaylord University Center, George Griffin, Ed. D., Associate
Professor at Spring Arbor University, John Burt, Otsego
County Administrator and Eric Frederick, AICP LEED AP-
Executive Director of Connect Michigan. Kristy Kelley
worked with the planning team to achieve Connected
Certification for Otsego County as part of her Living Case
Study Project.
Over time and hard work, the team prepared a detailed
strategy that was submitted and accepted by Connect
Michigan to advance consumer welfare, civic participation,
public safety and homeland security, community develop-
ment, healthcare delivery, energy independence and effi-
ciency, education, employee training, private sector invest-
ment, entrepreneurial activity, job creation and economic
growth, and other national purposes.
Jack Thompson talked about how the University Center
relies on broadband and its been a great help for them, as
well as great for commercial, residential and economic func-
tion as we recover from the recession. Kristy Kelley added
that Otsego County already had the foundation; they just
needed to make steps to the advancements.
Maureen Derenzy from Otsego County Library spoke high-
ly of the broadband addition. We filled a void that lasted
about ten years in our countyfor those who cant afford
broadband. Its there for those whove been left behind, those
who dont think its relevant to their lives. Broadband allows
them to achieve many things at the library, from health
information to taxes, to finding a job, you name it. The digi-
tal divide is real, and libraries are there to help.
Broadband in Otsego County has also helped the elderly.
Dona Wishart from Otsego County Commission on Aging
launched a Technology and Aging Program (TAP) in 2008
that has the potential to empower older adults and improve
their lives. Itll make it more useful for older adults for an
improved quality of life.
The best way for Otsego County to gain a competitive
advantage for itself is economic development. Attracting
investors to our county would increase the number of jobs
available and in turn attract more residents, including col-
lege graduates. Businesses and people are more likely to
relocate to areas that have broadband infrastructure in place
because it is required in so many aspects of business and life.
Eric Frederick said that Otsego County is one of only eight
Michigan Counties and one of 18 national counties to
achieve Connected certification which spotlights communi-
ties that excel in the access, adoption and use of broadband.
Susana Woolcock, a representative from the Michigan Public
Service Commission, spoke about the need for broadband
access within local communities and offered her congratula-
tions to Otsego County and the team members.
On January 27th, 2014, a gathering will take place for every
broadband provider to discuss the continuing of the mission
to build out Otsego County.
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Antrim County Contact Information
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Antrim County Bldg. - Room 205
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231-533-8499
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Charlevoix County Contact Information
Charlevoix County Bldg.
301 State Street, Charleviox, MI 49720
231-547-7220
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Cheboygan County Contact Information
870 S. Main St., Room 122, Cheboygan, MI 49721
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By Jim Akans
When looking to refurnish, redecorate or
simply revitalize the furniture and accessory
items in your home or cottage, dont miss the
opportunity to check out the amazing selec-
tion of vintage and custom furniture at
Kellys Antiques & Furniture Barn located in
Charlevoix. The fascinating facility encom-
passes over 7,000 square feet of ever chang-
ing vintage furniture and accessories, plus
another 1,500 square feet of custom furni-
ture items. From antique
wicker to Early American
and European imports, the
vast selection is sure to tan-
talize the imagination of vir-
tually every furniture shop-
per.
Don Kelly founded his
business back in 1985, as he
recalls, it was in a small
room off my garage. I loved
working with furniture, and
while attending a furniture
show I discovered a new type
of finish stripper that worked
extremely well. I went
home, tried it out, and start-
ed my new business. It kept
expanding and I moved into
my current location in 1990.
Kelly adds, Something we
specialize in is wicker furni-
ture items. People love old
wicker furniture, and we also
sell lots of old pine, oak and
items made from other
woods as well. Vintage fur-
niture is generally made with
sold wood or very good
veneers. The workmanship
and craftsmanship is excel-
lent.
The services offered at
Kellyw Antiques & Furniture
Barn also include customiz-
ing the size of furniture to
match the customers needs,
and they will paint, stain and
refinish items to match the customers dcor
if they desire.
Kellys Antiques and Furniture Barn is
located at 6176 Old US 31 South in
Charlevoix. They are open Monday through
Friday from 8 am until 4 pm, and Saturday
and Sunday from 9:30 am until 1 pm. For
additional information, please call (231) 547-
0133 or visit www.dkellyantiques.com.
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responsibilities, baby boomers are ready
to redefine what it means to be retired. A
composite of Del Webb Baby Boomer sur-
veys completed throughout 2013 found
that boomers plan to use retirement to
revamp their social lives and focus on
their overall physical well-being.
Del Webb, the leading active adult com-
munity builder and brand of national
homebuilder PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:
PHM), has been surveying the 50 and
older demographic for more than 15 years,
seeking to better understand the attitudes
and opinions of the generation born
between 1946 and 1964.
More than half (57 percent) of baby
boomers indicated in 2013 that they
intend to retire by age 65 compared to
the median retirement age of 67 in 2010.
Once retired, they hope to find better bal-
ance in their lives by placing an increased
emphasis on:
Activities and hobbies that enhance
physical/mental well-being (62 percent)
Spending time/focusing on family (51
percent); and
Traveling (34 percent)
While family remains important to baby
boomers, not having children around
presents a newfound freedom. As a whole,
nine of ten current empty nester boomers
indicated they are happy, and they look
forward to increased personal time (95
percent), time with their significant other
or dating (85 percent),
and socializing with
friends (85 percent) now
that the kids are gone.
This freedom becomes
so dear to them that 68
percent said they would
rather lend their child
financial support than
allow them to move back
home. When asked if
boomers are planning to
move now that the kids have left the nest,
more than half (55 percent) say they are
planning to move to a new home at some
point in the future, with nearly 10 percent
indicating they may move out of state or
to a warmer climate.
"For the first time in what may seem like
a lifetime, boomers are transitioning to a
new stage in their lives that is filled with
zest and personal discovery," said Fred
Ehle, vice president of brand marketing for
Del Webb. "They are able to re-evaluate
their lives and focus on what is most
important to them which tend to be
friends, family and a healthy lifestyle.
Once they do so, they optimize every
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five percent of single boomers said they
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looking for love and marriage. Whether
looking for a new friend or someone to tie
the knot with, single boomers agreed that
the top ways to meet someone is through
friends/family (66 percent) and social
activities/fitness classes/clubs (56 per-
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Elkland Senior Center New
Years Eve Dance, Tuesday,
December 31, 8pm mid-
night at the Elkland Senior
Center 7910 Arthur St. Music
brought to you by the Lucky
Stars, Country-Polka-Square
Dance, all ages welcome.
Cost $5. Bring a dish to pass.
For more information call
989-983-2004 or 989-350-
7411. Sponsored by the
Elkland Senior Center.
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There is still time to purchase
a brick or sponsorship!
Deadline to purchase all
bricks and sponsorships is
December 31, 2013. (No
exceptions made, due to the
lengthy process and time
needed by the company
engraving the bricks)
Although we have broken
ground, we are still seeking
donors for bricks and spon-
sorships. Sponsorships
include an engraved brick
and special recognition on
our Sponsor Boulder. Please
note: this tribute is funded
100% by brick sales and
sponsorships. Upon comple-
tion of the Tribute Project we
will have a dedication cere-
mony. Email
chetwheeler@hotmail.com
with questions
GAYLORD
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The entire community is wel-
come to come to the OCS
"New Year's Eve Rocks" party
on Dec. 31 at the Sportsplex
from 6pm to 10:30pm at the
Otsego County Sportsplex,
1250 Gornick Avenue. The
cost is $5 person or $20 fami-
ly and this includes swim-
ming, skating, food, music,
balloon drop, inflatables and
more. All proceeds will bene-
fit Otsego Christian School.
Call OCS at (989) 732-8333 or
the Sportsplex at (989) 731-
3546 for more information or
to purchase tickets.
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The City of Cheboygan
Downtown Development
Authority is hosting a New
Years Eve Celebration in
Festival Square on Tuesday,
December 31 beginning
11:00 p.m. There will be party
favors, kids games, music,
and an anchor drop at mid-
night! Dont miss the chance
to see a lit anchor descend
into Festival Square at mid-
night on New Years Eve! For
more information, please
contact Kirsten Guenther,
Downtown Enhancement
Administrator, 231-627-9931.
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Join us downtown Charlevoix
for the Bridge Drop on New
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fireworks! Celebrate the com-
ing of 2014 in the biggest,
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sible! Day: Winter petting
zoo, camel rides, food trucks,
snowman making contest,
s'mores, hot cocoa, and spe-
cial after Christmas sales!
Night: Dinner and drink spe-
cials, live entertainment,
food trucks, Bridge Drop, and
fireworks! Don't forget to
purchase your Bridge Drop
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Bridge Drop Buttons at the
Chamber for $5. All wearing
the button on New Year's Eve
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from participating restau-
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will host a variety of interac-
tive Community Education
classes throughout the win-
ter months, beginning in
January 2014. Classes include
Public Sector
Entrepreneurship, Dog
Obedience training, a series
of Financial Planning ses-
sions, DNA Leadership,
Memoir Writing and more.
These classes are offered by
experienced instructors for
residents from throughout
the area who value life-long
learning. Pre-registration for
each class is required via
w w w. u c g a y l o r d . o r g
Community Education link.
Upcoming community
events scheduled to meet at
the University Center are also
posted on the University
Center website. For more
information, call 989-705-
3700.
GRAYLING
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12 Noon - 5:45pm at Grayling
American Legion (106 James
Street, Grayling) Tuesday,
January 7th from 12 Noon
5:45pm at St. Marys Family
Center (707 Spruce Street,
Grayling) To schedule an
appointment please call 1-
800-RED CROSS or visit
www. redcrossbl ood. org.
Individuals who are 17 years
of age (16 with parental per-
mission in some states),
meet weight and height
requirements (110 pounds or
more, depending on their
height) and are in generally
good health may be eligible
to donate blood. Please bring
Red Cross blood donor card
or other form of positive ID
when donating.
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Winter Wonders Show & Sale
at Gaylord Council for the
Arts thru January 4th. Find
unique holiday gifts hand
crafted by local artists.
Jewelry, Pottery, Fine Art,
Photography, Cards,
Ornaments & More! GACA is
located at 125 E Main St
Downtown
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Saturdays, January 4th,
January 18th, and February
1st at 10am and 1pm at
Hartwick Pines State Park -
Space limited; pre-registra-
tion required. Use our snow-
shoes or bring your own!
Whether you are a novice or
an experienced shoer, join us
for a hike through the Lower
Peninsula's largest stand of
old-growth white pines. Your
hike begins at the Michigan
Forest Visitor Center with an
orientation and introduction
to Hartwick Pines and a short
talk on winter survival and
equipment. Then, you will
head into the woods, guided
by either a park interpreter or
a historian. Each one-mile
hike, limited to 20 partici-
pants, features: a discussion
of the forest in winter and
how winter was important to
Michigan's 19th-century log-
ging industry, stops at deer
beds and looking for signs of
porcupines and other ani-
mals that use the forest in the
winter. The hikes end at the
logging museum, where par-
ticipants can: warm up
around the "camboose," the
museum's elevated fire pit,
enjoy a cup of hot cider and
hear stories about "shanty-
boys" enduring a winter in
the woods. This event is free
of charge, although a
Michigan State Parks
Recreation Passport is
required for park entry. For
more information, please
send us an e-mail or tele-
phone (989) 348-2537. Make
a pair of snowshoes in our
January or February snow-
shoe-lacing workshops.
Learn more in the Michigan
Historical Museum System
Lower Peninsula online cal-
endar. To learn more about
Recreation 101 programs,
please visit
www.michigan.gov/rec101.
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January 6th at the Ramada
Inn of Grayling - This
Program is geared toward
youth ages 3-10 who want to
learn to swim, or improve
their swimming. These
American Red Cross Certified
courses are taught by Jessie
Gordon a local certified
instructor. FEE: $35/student.
Call Hanson Hills at 989-348-
9266 for class
availabilityclasses are fill-
ing up quickly!
~ TINY TOTS: (6weeks) (3-4
years old not in school) ~
Begins: January 6, (Monday's
2:00pm).
~ LEVEL 1: (6 weeks) (4-6
years old) ~ Begins: January 8
(Wednesday's 4:00pm)
~ LEVEL 2: (6 weeks) (7-9
years old) ~ Begins: January 6
(Monday's 4:00pm)
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January 8th - 31st at the
GACA Arts Center, down-
town. Enjoy local students art
this is a multi-media exhibit.
Awards sponsored by
Northern Michigan Artists
Guild. Reception and Awards
night January 11th.
Food~Fun & Art.
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#1825 Ladies Auxiliary,
Gaylord are having a meeting
January 8th for the final read-
ing of the by-law changes.
They will vote for approval of
changes or disallow the
changes. Members are urged
to attend as these by-laws
pertain to them.
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The Otsego County
Commission on Aging is
happy to present the "Wide
World of Travel" with World
Traveler Tom Birgy. The
meeting will be at the
University Center, Room 111-
112, 80 Livingston Boulevard
on Thursday, January 9 at
9am to 11am. The meeting
includes a delicious break-
fast. A suggested donation of
$5 is collected at the door.
Please make reservations by
calling Michelle Dunkelberg
at 748-4068 or via e-mail
michelle@occoaonline.org.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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The Health Department of
Northwest Michigan has
received reports of increased
flu activity, and reminds fam-
ilies throughout Northern
Michigan to schedule an
appointment to receive this
year's flu vaccine. The cost
for seasonal flu vaccination is
$25, payable by check or
cash. Private insurance,
Medicare and Medicaid are
also accepted. Call the
Health Department at (800)
432-4121 to schedule an
appointment. You can also
visit www.nwhealth.org or
www.facebook.com/nwhealt
hdepartment for details on
the flu vaccine and other
important vaccines.
GAYLORD
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Thursday, January 16, free
swim from 5-7pm. Learn
about all the Sportsplex Pool
has to offer: American Red
Cross Learn-to-Swim
Program. Aqua-Fit Water
Fitness Classes for all ages.
Kayak Klub. Flick & Float.
Scuba Training. Gaylord
Gators Multi-age Swim Club.
Gaylord High School Varsity
Swimming & Diving.
Springboard Diving Clinics.
American Red Cross
Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding
Instructor and Water Safety
Instructor Training. This
event is open to everyone
and experts will be on hand
to answer your questions.
Please call Tim at 989-731-
3546 for further information.
PETOSKEY
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The Clark Historical Library,
Molson Art Collection of
Children's Book Illustration
Fifty-two original works of
art created as book illustra-
tions from the Clark
Historical Librarys Molson
Art Collection at Central
Michigan University will be
on display at the Crooked
Tree Arts Center in Petoskey,
Michigan from January 18
through April 5. Francis
Molson, a retired CMU
English professor and former
chair of the English depart-
ment, and his wife Mary Lois
Molson, a former second
grade teacher, have donated
over 50 pieces of original art-
work which they have col-
lected over several years.
Gallery hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am -
5:00 pm Wednesday we open
at 10:00 am Saturday 10:00
am - 4:00 pm Closed on
Sunday
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January 18, 10am - Noon.
Join local birder Mary Trout
and LTC educator Melissa
Hansen as we look for birds
and mammals that brave the
north woods winter. Listen
and look for birds and dis-
cover how they survive our
cold, frozen winters. Search
for tracks and trails of wildlife
and learn about animal sur-
vivor skills. Well end our time
back at the LTC office to
warm up with some hot
cocoa and make an edible
bird seed wreath to take
home for our feathered
friends. Snowshoes and
binoculars will be provided,
but please bring your own if
you have them. No charge,
but pre-registration request-
ed by calling 231.347.0991.
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25 at Gaylord Eagles Club.
Friday Night Welcome Party
Includes Friday Welcome
Party w/ Appetizers. Contests
& Music. ALL 2 day partici-
pants receive a limited edi-
tion event patch. On Jan. 25,
RIDERS: Organized snowmo-
bile ride 9am 5pm with a
Lunch & Dinner banquet.
Ride is 60 to 100+ miles based
on riding groups. Groups are
based on rider ability, and
have a trail leader & sweeper.
Each rider group is broken
into 10-15 riders. NON RID-
ERS: Activities are available
for you during the day and a
lunch. Anything from mas-
sage therapy to an in town
scavenger hunt or shopping
experience! A prize is offered
for the winner of the activity!
Silent & Live Auctions, Door
prizes, contests and give-
aways. Fundraising Rewards
Pledge Program, Top
Fundraiser recognized
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faiths and stand in unity for
the dignity and respect of all
human life on Jan. 25. The
Rally for Life begins at 1pm at
St. Mary Cathedral located at
606 North Ohio Street, and
we will then march peaceful-
ly downtown Gaylord. A Teen
Conference will also be held
at 9:30 a.m.
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January 25. Full Day Class
Racing. Snowmobile Racing,
Mini racers free race.
Everyone welcome. Gates
will open 8am. Registration
8am to 10:30am. Race begins
11:00 a.m. Spectator entry fee
$5. At Infinity Raceway, 3357
Doerr Road.
MANCELONA
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Stampede February 1, 2014.
For details or to register visit
www.WhitePineStampede.or
g or call 231-587-8812.
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2014. NEW Friday Night Beer
Tent & LIVE music! For
Sponsorship Opportunities
please visit www.gay-
lordalpenfrost.com.
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100% thermostatically
controlled heat.
There is no safer, more
efficient way to heat
with wood.
Heat entire home,
multiple buildings,
pools, hot tubs and
domestic water.
SEE YA, SO LONG,
FAREWELL.
However you say it, its
goodbye to heating bills.
The New Year is only a few weeks away,
and after the holiday gifts and decorations
are packed away, mailboxes will soon be
packed with credit card bills.
"In early January, we really see a surge in
calls from people worried about their holi-
day bills," said David Flores , GreenPath per-
sonal finance counselor. "Once the excite-
ment of the holidays has
passed, they realize they
need to get serious about
paying off their debt in the
New Year."
GreenPath Debt Solutions,
a nationwide, non-profit
credit counseling and educa-
tion organization, has come
up with a list of ways to work
your way out of debt in the
New Year.
- Plan Your Finances This
is an important first step to
take in the New Year. An
active financial plan is a tool
that helps reduce spending
and increase savings.
"You shouldn't simply be
content with having money
left over in your checking
account, at the end of each
month," said Flores.
Developing a plan will allow
more financial freedom and enable you to
get through financial emergencies.
- Create a Budget - A budget forces you to
get your spending under control, and to "live
below your means," which is exactly what
you'll need to do to start eliminating your
debt. Making little adjustments to your
lifestyle can add up to big savings. "Be sure
to give yourself a bit of breathing room in
your budget for unexpected expenses," said
Flores.
Prioritize Your Debts "Debts that take
first priority are the ones directly related to
your ability to survive, such as mortgages or
auto loans," said Flores. "If you don't pay
these loans, you can face foreclosure or
repossession." Flores recommends prioritiz-
ing payments into three categories: high pri-
ority (housing, child support, utilities, car
loans); medium priority (personal secured
loans, student loans, home improvement
loans); and low priority (loans for household
goods, credit cards, doctor's bills).
- Estimate Available Income Income can
be a weekly paycheck, pensions, public
assistance and investments. After you sub-
tract taxes and other deductions from your
total income, you will have your available
income that you can work with each month.
Check Your Spending - Identify your past
spending patterns by reviewing cancelled
checks, receipts, and charge statements, for
the past two to three months. Place expenses
in "fixed" or "flexible" categories. Fixed
expenses occur at specific times and rarely
change (car note or mortgage). Flexible
expenses fluctuate from month to month,
and may possibly be altered to balance the
plan (credit card bills, electric bill).
- Use Cash for New Purchases - Unless you
pay off the entire balance every month, you
are probably paying interest on new pur-
chases from the date of the purchase. If you
stop using your credit cards all together, you
will be able to reduce your debt more quick-
ly. Because of compounded daily interest, it
is far better to use cash for the things you
need and adjust your budget to accommo-
date those expenses, rather than to use cred-
it cards and then struggle to send large pay-
ments.
- Review Your Plan - You should review
your plan about every two to three months.
Do not be surprised if, in the beginning,
actual expenses are quite different from
what you initially listed. Your plan will
become more realistic as you continue the
process.
Planning ahead early in
the New Year can set you on
a path to being debt-free in
2014.
For more information on
GreenPath, or to receive a
free counseling session and
budget plan, log on to
www.greenpath.org or call
(866) 648-8122. Keep up with
GreenPath Debt Solutions on
social media at www.face-
book.com/greenpathdebt
and www.twitter.com/green-
pathdebt.
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MIO FAMILY
DENTISTRY
James S. Mangutz, D.D.S.
107 E. 8th Street, Mio, MI 48647
(989) 826-6262
Fax (989) 826-1405
jmangutz@gmail.com
Quick Tips On
Getting Debt Under Control In 2014
The Womens Club of Northern Michigan
has distributed the proceeds of the Nubs
Nob Art Fair to the following 16 northern
Michigan charities:
Scholarships for Harbor Springs and
Petoskey high school students.
Cheboygan County Humane Society
Friends of Petoskey Library Literacy
Outreach Program,
Harbor Springs Community Food Pantry for
area food banks
Manna for Womens Food Project Food for
Kids
Michigan Dyslexia Institute for Education
Assessment testing and reading and writing
instruction
Nehemiah Project for men and women and
children shelters for the homeless
Northern Community Mediation
Pregnancy Care Center of Petoskey
Salvation Army of Petoskey
Vital Care Adult Day Care
Voices Without Borders, Inc. for the Little
Traverse Youth Choir to purchase music
Womens Resource Center to support the
safe house, working wardrobe, sexual assault
program, childrens learning center,
Christmas fund and general counseling serv-
ices
Evangeline House to support womens tran-
sitional housing needs
YMCA to support memberships for needy
families
Lakeview Academy
Next years air fair will take place at Nubs
Nob on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
Womens Club distributes over $20,000 to local charities
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North Star Gardens, Inc.
Make A Memory this year by choosing a
North Star grown Christmas Tree!
Choose-n-cut Christmas Trees Freshly cut Christmas Trees
Beautiful Wreaths, Garland, Swags, Grave Blankets & More
Live, potted Christmas Trees Holiday Gift Shop
Visit one of our two locations this holiday season!
Serving Northern Michigan for over 70 years!
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4104 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River
(231)-238-4151
CHOOSE-N-CUT FARM
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GRAYLING - Its time once again to submit
your nominations for our prestigious
Citizen of the Year Award, as well as the
You Made It Happen and Chamber
Member of the Year Awards. Please give
careful thought to each category and provide
at least one nominee for each (more are
always welcome).
The Grayling Regional Chamber of
Commerce Board will review all nominations
and will select this years deserving recipi-
ents. Decisions are largely influenced by
your nomination forms, so please be as
descriptive as possible. We would like to ask
that you please refrain from nominating pre-
vious winners from the last 5 years.
Award recipients will be announced at the
Chamber Awards Night event to be held
Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 5:30
7:30pm at The Ole Barn.
The "You Made It Happen" Award is given
to a person, business or organization who,
through exceptional contributions and/or
commitment, positively affected the growth
of the Grayling/Crawford County communi-
ty over the past year by implementing one
specific event, service or idea (i.e. fundraiser,
community event, etc)
The Chamber Member of the Year recog-
nizes a Chamber Member for exceptional
customer service, exemplifying generosity in
giving time, money, staff and/or facilities for
community benefit, supporting their
Chamber, new construction or renovation
projects that best exemplify investment or
reinvestment which serves as an enhance-
ment to Crawford County, in the past year.
The Citizen of the Year is one of the high-
est honors bestowed by the community and
the Chamber and they need your help. If
you know of a person who goes "above and
beyond the call of duty", is always there
when someone needs a hand, and who has
contributed to make Crawford County a spe-
cial place, please submit a letter or complete
the form below and submit to the Chamber.
The purpose of the Citizen of the Year Award
is to recognize those who contribute and
give back to their community. The nominee
may be recognized for contributions made
during the previous year or over the course
of a lifetime. When nominating someone,
please consider the following criteria: diver-
sity of activities; length of service; degree of
involvement and the impact to Crawford
County.
Former CITIZEN OF THE YEAR recipi-
ents include Laura Gould, Wayne
Hindmarsh, Irvin McIsaac, Gloria Kraus,
Charles Fick, Tony Doremire, Ron Fraser,
Sherry Hanson, Martin VanDeVen, Ernest
Dawson, Norma Naour, Maureen
McNamara, Jack Alef, Advisory Committee,
Terry Dickinson, Steve Southard, John
Cherven, D.J. Brown, Walter Nowak, Judy
Weaver-Dickinson, John Alef, Don & Rae Ann
Schanz, Ken Wright, Thomas M. Haskel,
Betty Bennett, Ed & Marge Martella, Wayne
Koppa, Skip & Gail Madsen, Therese Kaiser,
Emil Kraus, Brad Scheer, Kay Cosgray, Dave
Stephenson, John Jones, Lanice Rutter,
Rosemary & Wayne Nelson and Andy Moore
Last year's You Made it Happen recipient
was Terry Dickinson
Last year's Chamber Member of the Year
recipient was The Medicine Shoppe
Nomination forms are available at the
Chamber office at 213 N. James St., Grayling.
Nomination Forms can also be found online
at www.graylingchamber.com
Chamber accepting 2013 award nominations
CAH and Petoskey High
School NHS collected dona-
tions for Troops during the
holiday season
During the holiday season, time spent with
family and friends is priceless. However, for
many people around the country, a family
member or friend is stationed abroad in the
military and for those troops that are sta-
tioned abroad and away from their families,
the holiday season is difficult.
For Ms. Tina Foltz and Ms. Sam Fettig, the
collection of goods for troops abroad was a
cause that was very special to both women.
Both mother and daughter have a family
member who is an active serviceman. During
the holiday season, their family would send
care packages to their family member who
was abroad.
On Veterans Day, any individual who had
served in the military received a free cardiac
rehabilitation session at Charlevoix Area
Hospital. In the course of a day, Ms. Foltz, the
Program Coordinator of Cardiac
Rehabilitation and Wellness, noted we were
surprised by the number of veterans we had
in our program. Each branch of the Armed
Forces was represented in our Cardiac Rehab
Program and on Veterans Day, our patients
decided they wanted to help active military
personnel during the holiday season.
For the students from the Petoskey High
School National Honor Society (NHS), service
and leadership are both important compo-
nents of NHS. Students were responsible for
organizing the collection of needed items,
creating a distribution list for the armed
forces, and helping to package the collected
items.
The students along with members of the
CAH Cardiac Rehab Program packaged the
items that were collected. The care packages
will be sent to servicemen and women during
the holiday season.
For Ms. Foltz, this collection has a very spe-
cial meaning, Having a
nephew in the military brings
home the importance of sup-
porting our troops. When he
was overseas, he received
several care packages. He
could not begin to tell you
how much he appreciated
such simple act of kindness.
Ms. Foltz believes, What we
are doing is extremely sim-
ple; however, we cannot begin to express our
gratitude to our armed service men and
women. We can only say thank you for your
service.
Ms. Fettig, the NHS advisor for Petoskey
High School, was thrilled with the success of
campaign. The students did a wonderful job
collecting items and figuring out the logistics
for packaging the items. For Ms. Fettig, The
students picked a wonderful cause. I hope
this is something we can continue to support
in the coming years.
Charlevoix Area Hospital and the Petoskey
High School National Honor Society would
like to extend its thanks to the men and
women who have served and are currently
serving this country.
Article and photo by Bev Cherwinski
December 4th, 2013 the Petoskey
High School Gymnasium hosted the
Steel Drum Band, Jazz and Concert
Bands along with the High School
Marching Band in concert. Under the
direction of; Barry Bennett, Patrick Ryan
and Duane Willson. The Petoskey Band
Boosters raise money every year to keep
this program going. There are approxi-
mately 600 students involved in the pro-
gram between the two schools, the
money raised is used for the purchase of
musical instruments, the repair of these
instruments, cleaning of the
uniforms the transportation
etc. If you wish to hear these
entertaining bands, you may
e-mail bennett.bl.t@
petoskeyschools.org or call
231-348-2279 for a schedule.
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LOCAL NEWS
Ring in the New Year
As Gaylord Goes Round The World!
The festivities begin at 6pm when Gaylords sister city, Pontresina,
Switzerland celebrates the New Year! Downtown Gaylord venues will
continue the celebration every hour as new time zones celebrate 2014!
Enjoy drink and dinner specials and collect stamps from
round the world for a chance to win prizes.
At the stroke of midnight, send your New Years wishes by sky lantern!*
Be sure to pick up your PASSPORT for the evenings festivities.
As you travel round the world to different Downtown Gaylord venues, get
your Passport stamped for chances to win prizes donated by area mer-
chants. Passports also contain valuable drink and dinner specials. Its a
great gift idea or stocking stuffer! Passports are available for $5
at Gaylord City Hall, Gaylord Regional Airport and
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Giving the Gift of Life this holiday season
64 year old Gaylord resident, Gerald
Krajniak celebrated a huge milestone, and
gave a priceless gift at Peace Lutheran Church
on Friday, November 29. Gerald gave his 26th
gallon of blood through the American Red
Cross.
With every gallon equaling eight pints, or
donations, Krajniak has donated blood 208
times in the past 50 years. Since every pint
donated could save up to 3 peoples lives, his
generosity means he may have helped save
up to 624 lives.
Krajniak started donating in 1963 when he
was 14 years old. He gave his very first pint of
blood at and American Red Cross blood drive
at Alpena General Hospital, now Alpena
Regional Medical Center. Since then, Krajniak
has donated regularly and faithfully, includ-
ing the time he spent in the service. He did
have to take two years off of donating when
he had quadruple bypass surgery a few years
ago. He noted that he was so thrilled when he
learned he was going to be able to donate
again.
[Giving blood] is all a part of life. Its just
what you do. I like knowing that Ive been
able to do something so small and help so
many people. Its rewarding to know that I
have helped save lives.
Krajniak was especially grateful to have
donated so frequently when his son was hurt
in an accident several years ago and needed
several blood transfusions during surgery. He
was even more thrilled to learn that this par-
ticular hospital would not charge him for the
blood his son used since Krajniak was a regu-
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there to donate blood. It doesnt hurt at all,
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New Year on January 11th at 8pm, when
Dave Bennett takes the stage with his sensa-
tional Dave Bennetts Tribute to Benny
Goodman.
A swinging evening of music led by
Bennett, who recently appeared at Carnegie
Hall under the direction of Steven Reineke
and Tony Award nominee Montego Glover
for Sing, Sing, Swing. The Carnegie Hall
program paid homage to the 75th
Anniversary of Benny Goodmans legendary
debut at Carnegie Hall with his jazz orches-
tra in 1938.
As far as traditional swing and jazz influ-
ences go- Bennett doesnt fit the mold. For
starters, many jazz clarinet players dont
name Alice Cooper, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and
Chris Isaak among their influences. Its also
hard to find many musicians under 30 who
are equally conversant with the music of
Benny Goodman (the King of Swing) and
Roy Orbison (The Soul of Rock and Roll).
And it would be virtually impossible to find
even one other clarinet virtuoso who occa-
sionally breaks from his Swing Era repertoire
to sing rock-a-billy hits while accompanying
himself at the piano where he plays a mean
barrelhouse boogie-woogie.
Since my early teens, says the Michigan-
based clarinetist, Ive been influenced by
many other genres besides jazz.
With his Tribute to Benny Goodman,
Bennett has created written and "head"
arrangements of many of Goodman's popu-
lar hits and "swing jazz" classics: Moonglow,
I've Got Rhythm, Body and Soul, Slipped
Disc, Sing Sing Sing, Airmail Special, Let's
Dance, Don't Be That Way, Breakfast Feud,
Poor Butterfly, Memories of You, Stompin at
the Savoy and many others. The septet has
worked out harmonized riffs and ensemble
parts, famous from the original Goodman
recordings of the 1930's and '40's. For some
tunes the combo pairs down to a trio or
quartet to accurately bring to life the sound
of The Benny Goodman Quartet. Regardless
of which swing classic it is, Bennett is joined
by an astoundingly talented group of musi-
cians, as well as supporting the striking
vocals of Toronto based vocalist Carol
McCartney.
The Detroit Free press notes Bennett,
whose primary influence is Goodman,
brings to the table an elegant sound, lickety-
split technique and charismatic spark.
Bennett will also be celebrating his newly
released cd Dont Be That Way, which will
be available for purchase that evening as
well.
Reserved seats are available now online at
www.crookedtree.org. Patrons may also call
231.347.4337, after January 5th, to reserve
tickets by phone. Support generously provid-
ed by the Michigan Council for the Arts and
Cultural and the Michigan Humanities
Council. It will be sure to sell out, so
Crooked Tree strongly recommends getting
your tickets as soon as possible.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is getting ready
for New Years Eve at the Arts Center. This
will be the seventh year for this popular
community celebration, which was estab-
lished in an effort to create an all ages, fami-
ly friendly, alcohol-free, artistic and cultural
alternative to ring in the New
Year. Programming and workshops are pro-
vided by CTAC instructors, area artists and
organizations including Blissfest Music
Organization and Petoskey District
Library. There will be over 20 performances
and 14 workshops available this New Years
Eve including the return of several crowd
favorites after a brief hiatus, such as: the
adult improv troupe, Laugh & Disorder;
singer songwriter Charlie Millard; speed
painter Martina Hahn; local folk ensembles,
Kellerville and Dr. Goodharts Home
Remedy; and an Old Time Dance for the
whole family presented by Blissfest Music
Organization.
Blissfest Music Organization is also offer-
ing a button crafts workshops as previously
seen at their ever-popular Kids Tent during
the summer music festival. The librarys staff
will be reading several of their favorite pic-
ture books, and several sessions of Music &
Movement time with Mr. Ron. CTACs pot-
ters wheel, visual arts and dance studios are
offering a number of workshops for the 4
hour event among several other
offerings. The arts center is expecting over
900 participants and 50 volunteers to help
ring-in 2014.
New Years Eve at the Arts Center will be
held Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 5:00-
9:00 PM, concluding with a Midnight at 9
Times-Square style ball-drop on Division
Street. The entertainment on the street
begins at 8:30 p.m. with the ball descending
at 9:15 p.m. Tom Moran, of Moran Iron
Works, constructed the 6 ft. diameter ball
which is home to over 1,000 lights. On a
clear evening, you can see the ball from
across the bay in Harbor Springs, and we are
finding that each year more people are com-
ing out just to see the activity on the street
said the arts centers Executive Director and
Harbor Springs resident, Liz Ahrens.
Admission buttons are $7 for Adults and
$3 for Students and the Midnight at 9 cele-
bration is open to the public. For further
information please contact Crooked Tree
Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or
www.crookedtree.org. New Years Eve at the
Arts Center is sponsored in part by Moran
Iron Works.
This New Years Eve people celebrating in Downtown
Gaylord will have an opportunity to travel the world and
launch 1 of 500 sky lanterns into the night sky.
The festivities begin at 6pm when Gaylords sister city,
Pontresina, Switzerland celebrates the New Year. Downtown
Gaylord venues will continue the celebration every hour as
new time zones celebrate 2014. Enjoy drink and dinner spe-
cials and collect stamps from around the world (i.e., partici-
pating downtown locations representing different countries)
for a chance to win prizes. At the stroke of midnight, send
your New Years wishes by sky lantern!
In order to take full advantage of all the evening has to
offer be sure to pick up your PASSPORT for the evenings fes-
tivities. PASSPORTS are $5.00 and are your ticket to your sky
lantern for the midnight launch from the Courthouse Lawn.
As you travel round the world to different Downtown
Gaylord venues throughout the night, get your PASSPORT
stamped at participating locations for chances to win prizes
donated by area merchants. PASSPORTS also contain valu-
able drink and dinner specials. Its a great gift idea or stock-
ing stuffer!
Passports are available for $5 at Gaylord City Hall, Gaylord
Regional Airport, the Alpine Tavern & Eatery, the Old Spud
Warehouse, Timothys Pub, Marys Tavern, Citizens National
Bank, and Seams Like New. Look for posters in store win-
dows.
And dont forget that even the youngsters can join in the
fun of the launch at midnight from the Courthouse Lawn.
Just arrive downtown before midnight to enjoy the view, or
show up on the Courthouse Lawn between 11:30pm and
midnight, show a PASSPORT for each sky lantern, and get
ready to launch your very own lantern into the night sky.
There will be a warming fire available all night long in the
area of the launch pad. Adult supervision is required to par-
ticipate in the sky lantern launch.
More information is available at
www.ShopDowntownGaylord.com, or search for Downtown
Gaylord or Otsego Tomorrow on Facebook.
Gaylord Goes Round the World is presented by the
Gaylord Downtown Development Authority and Otsego
Tomorrow. A special thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Alpine
Tavern & Eatery, Gaylord Michigan Tourism Bureau, Marys
Tavern, and the Old Spud Warehouse. Thank you as well to
our Bronze Sponsors, Citizens National Bank and The
Summit Lounge. Sky lantern launch is dependent upon
favorable weather conditions.
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Terrific Kids from North Ohio on 12-13-13
Front Row: Johnny Leckner; North Ohio Sock Monkey;
Ashlyn Monusko. Second Row: Logan Topel; Jade Winowiecki;
Kylie Scholl; Reese Lappan; Anthony Burke; Emma Goff; Zell Chiles;
Isaac Scoggins Back Row: Kiwanian, Mrs. Kellner; Emily Jorgenson;
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TERRIFIC KIDS
All kids are terrific and here at South Maple Elementary and North Ohio Elementary, we are acknowledging kids for good character. The Kiwanis club of Otsego County
is helping us with this endeavor. Students who exhibit good behavior by following our school rules will be recognized by staff for doing so. One student per class will
be selected to receive a Terrific Kid award, button, and pencil. The student names will be announced on our morning announcements. They will also have their pic-
ture taken to hang on our Terrific Kid bulletin board. This is an excellent opportunity for staff, students, parents and the community to connect on a social/emotional
level because good character is just as important as good grades!
LOCAL NEWS
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Representatives from Otsego County EMS and Michigan
State Police 911 Dispatch stopped by the Otsego County
Food Pantry last week to present donations of $575 to assist
the Food Pantry in its ongoing mission of providing much
needed food supplies to Otsego County families throughout
the year. Shown here (from left) Jackie Klepadlo (MSP
Gaylord Regional Communication Center Otsego 911), Jim
Akans (Executive Director Otsego County United Way) and
Brian Haag (Otsego County EMS).
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LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
By Jim Akans
For over 23 years, Northern
Management Services has been helping
people to continue to live as independ-
ently as possible, regardless of their age
or disability. Effective with the New
Year, the company will begin operating
under a new name; Community Home
& Health Services, continuing a long
established tradition of offering individ-
ualized care services in the home utiliz-
ing the experience and expertise of a
staff that has grown to over 170 employ-
ees. The company serves over 100 daily
clients in a ten county area, including
the recently added Grand Traverse area.
As Northern Management Service,
states Bruce Fasel, company president,
we have struggled with a name that did
not fully describe the services we offer.
Community Home & Health Services is
a much clearer reflection of what we do.
We do not focus on a particular age
group or disabilityour focus is on peo-
ple in need of care in the home all along
lifes path. We tailor our services to meet
the specific clients needs.
The services offered by the team at
Community Home & Health Services
cover a wide range of client needs. They
include assisting people with daily living
needs, such as meal preparation, per-
sonal care, transportation for shopping
or medical appointments, socialization,
and more.
We are here to help our clients enjoy
life, Fasel observes, and to continue to
live as close as possible to the way they
have all of their lives.
He adds, Everyone who works here
cares deeply about the people we serve.
We enjoy and are excited about what we
do helping people live as independ-
ently as possible. We provide people
with an option to nursing home care,
where their needs are met, they feel safe
and secure, and it is also more cost
effective for them.
When Northern Management Services
was established by Bruce Fasel and
Robert Passmore on February 1,1991,
the founders had already accumulated
approximately fifteen years of experi-
ence working with individuals requiring
varying levels of living assistance.
Beginning in the early 1970s they
worked with organizations such as the
Alpine Center and other community
health groups. Fasel recalls it was an
emotionally rewarding experience that
created the foundation for the caring,
understanding approach that has
become the hallmark of the wide array
of comprehensive in-home services
provides today.
Fasel states. We are available twenty-
four hours a day, seven days a week,
every day of the year. Our team receives
extensive and ongoing training. We
have certified CPR and first-aid instruc-
tors on staff and utilize our many years
of caregiver knowledge to provide a
training program that reflects our expe-
rience in the field. We now also offer pri-
vate duty nursing for those requiring in-
home nursing services.
A subsidiary of Community Home &
Health Services called Access Unlimited,
offers consultation for people in making
their home more comfortable and user-
friendly through universal design, which
adapts living spaces to a barrier-free
lifestyle. The company also works in
affiliation with Telephone Support
Systems in offering an innovative
Personal Emergency Response System
(PERS). The system offers the user the
choice of a pendant or wrist style alert
device, which when activated in the
event of an emergency notifies a local
operator on duty 24/7.
Working with the Kiwanis Club of
Gaylord, Community Home & Health
Services was instrumental in sponsoring
the formation of the Aktion Club, a
community service team comprised of
members living with various disabilities.
In their first year the Club received two
Service Club Awards; placing 1st in the
State of Michigan and 3rd in the nation
for their extensive contributions to the
community, and recently received the
Spirit Award from the Volunteer Center
of Otsego County. Among the many
activities the Aktion Club has participat-
ed in include being Salvation Army bell
ringers, regularly hosting Community
Meals, and involvement in the Adopt-a-
Road program for a section of Murner
Road in Gaylord.
Jen Marcenaro, Northern
Management Services Coordinator,
states, The Aktion Club offers a way for
these individuals to give back to the
community, and it raises their confi-
dence and independence. Their contri-
butions also help those in the commu-
nity learn about those who are disabled,
and to discover how truly amazing these
people really are.
The team at Community Home &
Health Services share a common goal of
helping individuals in northern Lower
Michigan continue to live a comfortable
lifestyle in the setting of their choice for
as long as possible. After over 23 years
of service in this highly specialized field,
truly understands their clients individ-
ual needs in providing personalized,
professional in-home support.
For more information, visit
www.northernmanagement.org or call
(989) 732-6374.
Northern Management Services
becomes Community Home & Health Services
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study has concluded. The analysis also
found that eating at a local restaurant
produces more than twice the local
economic impact of dining at a chain
restaurant.
The research firm Civic Economics
analyzed data from fifteen independent
retailers and seven independent restau-
rants, all located in Salt Lake City, and
compared their impact on the local
economy with four chain retail stores
(Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, Office
Max, and Target) and three national
restaurant chains (Darden, McDonalds,
and P.F. Changs).
The study found that the local retail-
ers return an average of 52 percent of
their revenue to the local economy,
compared with just 14 percent for the
chain retailers. Similarly, the local
restaurants re-circulate an average of
79 percent of their revenue locally,
compared to 30 percent for the chain
eateries.
What accounts for the difference?
Independent businesses spend much
more on local labor. They also procure
more goods for resale locally and rely
much more heavily on local providers
for services like accounting and print-
ing. This means that much of the
money a customer spends at a local
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An estimated 2.9 million Michigan resi-
dents on par with last year will travel 50
miles or more from home during the upcom-
ing Christmas holiday period, according to
AAA's latest travel survey. Nationwide, AAA
forecasts 94.5 million Americans will travel,
an increase of 0.6 percent. The year-end hol-
iday period is defined as Saturday, December
21 to Wednesday, January 1.
Most Michigan travelers will go by car,
truck or van to destinations this year -- 92
percent compared to 91 percent nationally.
Six percent will go by air, down slightly from
last year, while the rest will travel by bus or
train. Michigan motorists can expect to pay
about 12 cents less for a gallon of gas ($3.14
as of December 16), compared to last year.
During the holiday travel period,
Americans plan to travel an average 805
miles roundtrip, up 45 miles from last year.
Median spending per household is expected
to be $765, up from $759.
Most surveyed reported the main purpose
of their trip was to visit family or friends.
While many indicate they will stay with fam-
ily or friends, those planning hotel stays will
find average prices relatively flat. According
to AAA's Leisure Travel Index, hotel rates for
AAA Three Diamond (mid-range) lodgings
over the year-end holidays will average $138
per night, compared to $142 last year.
Weekend daily car rental rates will average
$63, compared to $55 last year. Those travel-
ing by air will find airfares slightly lower than
last year. During Christmas week, the aver-
age lowest round-trip rate is $199 for the top
40 U.S. air routes, compared to $204 last
year.
AAA projections are based on economic
forecasting and research conducted by IHS
Global Insight. The business information
provider teamed with AAA in 2009 to jointly
analyze travel trends during the major holi-
days. The complete AAA/IHS Global Insight
2013/14 Year-End Holiday Travel Forecast
can be found at NewsRoom.AAA.com.
During last year's Christmas holiday peri-
od, there were nine traffic fatalities in seven
fatal crashes reported by the Michigan State
Police. Five of the fatalities involved alcohol.
Last New Year's holiday period, Michigan
State Police reported 15 fatalities in 13 fatal
crashes, with five of the fatalities also involv-
ing alcohol.
AAA Michigan urges motorists to allow
extra time, buckle safety belts, get plenty of
sleep and avoid alcohol during the upcom-
ing holidays. If plans call for a holiday gath-
ering, hosts should make sure guests do not
drink and drive. SOURCE AAA Michigan
Estimated 2.9 million Michigan residents plan
year-end holiday travel, reports AAA Michigan
By Heather DeLong
Christmastime is a well-known time for acts of
kindness and generosity. This year was nothing short
of remarkable for some lucky soldiers oversees who
will receive more minutes to speak with their loved
ones, all because of the students from Gaylord Middle
School. Last Tuesday I got the chance to meet the
class officers of the middle school at the Gaylord
Community Funeral Home, the drop-off site for Cell
Phones for Soldiers.
Cell Phones for Soldiers takes donated used cell
phones, and recycles them to raise money to purchase
calling cards for troops to phone home. The average
worth of one used cell phone is $4-5. After distribu-
tion costs, about 83% of the money is transferred to
calling cards, which is a significant portion.
Once the phones are converted into minutes,
the minutes are distributed at deployment cere-
monies and through care packages.
Cell Phones for Soldiers was encouraged at
the Veterans Day Program at the Gaylord Middle
School, and the school officers decided to act on
it. Since Veterans Day, they were able to collect
an astounding 660 cell phones. If you do the
math - that will provide somewhere around
1000 hours for troops. Under the direction of the
schools class officers, the students, parents and
people in the community collected the large
amount of cell phones for soldiers. They also
received a box full from the sheriffs depart-
ment.
Martha Baril, the school counselor who trav-
elled with the students to the Gaylord Community
Funeral Home, said, Gaylord Middle School is very
proud to be able to give to such a worthy cause and
support our troops.
Because of the determination of five students, many
soldiers will be truly thankful. It takes few people to
make a difference, and these individuals have shown
us just how true that is.
A drop-off box is available year-round at Gaylord
Community Funeral Home for Cell Phones for Soldier
donations. Bring in your old phones to be converted
into minutes for soldiers.
To contact Heather DeLong for any comments, ques-
tions or concerns, send an email to heather@weekly-
choice.com.
Phones for Soldiers
If youve been around long-time
investors, youll probably hear them say,
ruefully, If only I had gotten in on the
ground floor of such-and-such comput-
er or social media company, Id be rich
today. That may be true but is it real-
ly relevant to anyone? Do you have to be
an early investor of a spectacular com-
pany to achieve investment success?
Not really. Those early
investors of the next big thing couldnt
have fully anticipated the tremendous
results enjoyed by those companies. But
these investors all had one thing in
common: They were ready, willing and
able to look for good opportunities.
And thats what you need to do,
too. Of course, you may never snag the
next big thing, but thats not the point. If
youre going to be a successful investor,
you need to be diligent in your search
for new opportunities. And these oppor-
tunities dont need to be brand-new to
the financial markets they can just be
new to you.
For example, when you look at your
investment portfolio, do you see the
same types of investments? If you own
mostly aggressive growth stocks, you
have the possibility of gains but, at
the same time, you do risk taking losses,
from which it may take years to recover.
On the other hand, if youre over-
loaded with certificates of deposit
(CDs) and Treasury bills, you may enjoy
protection of principal but at the cost of
growth potential, because these invest-
ments rarely offer much in the way of
returns. In fact, they may not even keep
up with inflation, which means that if
you own too many
of them, you will
face purchasing-
power risk. To
avoid these prob-
lems, look for
opportunities to
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holdings beyond
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asset classes.
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way to take advan-
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time out from
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markets are down,
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i n v e s t m e n t s
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by immediately
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quality invest-
ment vehicles and waiting for the mar-
ket to recover. But successful investors
are often rewarded when they not only
hold on to investments during declines
but also increase their holdings by pur-
chasing investments whose prices have
fallen or adding new shares to exist-
ing investments thereby following the
first rule of investing: Buy low. When the
market rises again, these investors
should see the value of their new invest-
ments, or the shares of their existing
ones, increase in value. (Keep in mind,
though, that, when investing in stocks,
there are no guarantees; some stocks do
lose value and may never recover.)
Instead of looking for that one
great hit in the form of an early invest-
ment in a skyrocketing stock, youre bet-
ter off by seeking good opportunities in
the form of new investments that can
broaden your existing portfolio or by
adding additional shares, at good prices,
to your existing investments. These
moves are less glitzy and glamorous
than getting in on the ground floor of
the next big thing but, in the long run,
they may make you look pretty smart
indeed.
Tune in Tuesday mornings to Eagle
101.5 FM at 8:30 am to hear Phil
Hofweber discuss the weekly Financial
Focus Topic.
Phil Hofweber is a Financial Advisor
with Edward Jones Investments located
in Downtown Gaylord. He can be
reached at (989) 731-1851, or e-mail him
at phil.hofweber@edwardjones.com.
Edward Jones, its financial advisors
and employees do not provide tax or
legal advice. You should consult with a
qualified tax or legal professional for
advice on your specific situation. This
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Our Mission: A Spirit filled family of God united in our fear and love of Christ and
committed to the truth of the Bible. A praying church that equips its members to care,
serve and reach out to others with the saving grace of Jesus Christ.'
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Daily Word
THURSDAY: Deuteronomy 32:44-47 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 44 Then Moses came
and spoke all the words of this song in the hearing of the people, he, with Joshua the
son of Nun. 45 When Moses had finished speaking all these words to all Israel, 46 he
said to them, Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today,
which you shall command your sons to observe carefully, even all the words of this
law. 47 For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is your life. And by this word you
will prolong your days in the land, which you are about to cross the Jordan to pos-
sess.
FRIDAY: Job 4:1-5 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite
answered, 2 If one ventures a word with you, will you become impatient? But who
can refrain from speaking? 3 Behold you have admonished many, And you have
strengthened weak hands. 4 Your words have helped the tottering to stand, And you
have strengthened feeble knees. 5 But now it has come to you, and you are impatient;
It touches you, and you are dismayed.
SATURDAY: Proverbs 12:14 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 14 A man will be satisfied
with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a mans hands will return to him.
SUNDAY: Proverbs 15:23 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 23 A man has joy in an apt
answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
MONDAY: Proverbs 16:23-24 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 23 The heart of the wise
instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are a hon-
eycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
TUESDAY: John 6:67-69 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 67 So Jesus said to the twelve,
You do not want to go away also, do you? 68 Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to
whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. 69 We have believed and have come
to know that You are the Holy One of God.
WEDNESDAY: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 13 But we do
not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will
not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and
rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15
For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until
the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord
Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and
with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are
alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord
in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another
with these words.
PASTORS PERSPECTIVE
Scott
Prickett
"Founding Pastor of The King
is Calling in Sherman Texas"
and Quest facilitator
The things we say and what we choose to call things matters. The words we use sends messages
which are both intended and unintended. The unintended messages draw reactions from others that
may not match our sincere desire for relationship based in trust and respect. The result is rejection
based in the differing interpretation of the same word.
Two of those words which are certain to draw people towards perceptions and conclusions which
may not have anything to do with the way they were intended are church and Christian. Those
words draw a reaction from practically anyone that hears them and the scope of reaction ranges from
agreement to disdain. Its not the responsibility of the user to correct the perceptions of the hearer, in
fact, any effort to do so would likely only reinforce the hearers beliefs.
Christian has become synonymous with many attributes and even stereotypes that were not
intended in the original label. The word is intended to communicate an identity rooted in Jesus. A
Christ-follower who knows Him intimately and allows Him to live through them.
The only way to allow Him to live in us and through us is to submit to Him in us and through us.
That means we die so that He would live in our thoughts, feelings, words, beliefs, actions and the very
essence of our existence.
Jesus wont co-habitate with our Republican, suburban, privileged, comfortable and selfish inter-
mingling of us with Him. Those parts of us allowed to flourish become our best guess at imitating
what He should look like in a consumeristic, selfish application at no expense to our agenda. That
comes out as judgmental, hateful, intolerant and, most of all, arrogant.
A Christ-follower chooses to submit to His nature
That submission welcomes the Holy Spirit to dwell within us
His dewlling results in the fruit of His presence within us to be on display outside of us
Those characteristics are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control
Thats what a Christian looks like when properly played out from the inside-out.
Now, were going to mess it up. We just are. Some days we wake up more alive to our crap than to
His glory. If we dont intentionally chase after Him at the expense of whatever it costs to get to Him
every day, the slippery slope of compromise becomes our calling card and we become another mod-
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10am Crafting
10am Pokeno
11am Golden Toners Exercise
12pm Lunch Beef Tips & Noodles,
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1pm Uno Attack
1pm Unlucky 7s
3pm Medicine Shoppe Bingo
5pm Dinner Chicken Pot Pie,
Peas, Corn, Pears
Friday, December 27
10am Card Golf
10am Mercy Rehab Exercise
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12pm Lunch Baked Ham,
Prince Charles Blend, Baked
Potato, Pineapple
1pm Pantry Bingo
1pm Pool-9 Ball
Monday, December 30
9:30am Grief Support Group
10am Quilting
12pm Lunch- Macaroni & Cheese,
Mixed Vegetables, Fresh Orange
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2:30-4pm Computer Club
3:15pm Penny Bingo
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dance that is similar to tap dancing but it is
more fun and easier to learn. No dance ex-
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Zumba Gold Fitness
Facilitated by Judy Morford, Licensed Instructor
A fun and exciting fitness program done with Latin music and designed for the older adult at
any fitness level. The Zumba Program strives to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and most
important, the heart. You can even participate sitting in a chair. Bring comfortable 'no
traction shoes and a water bottle. This is a FREE class open to both men and women.
Every Tuesday at 10am
Golden
Toners
Facilitated by
Dr. Jeff Burke of
Dynamic Physical Therapy
See improvement in balance, reduction in
falls, increased flexibility and muscle strength.
You are never too old to exercise! Exercises can
be done standing or sitting in a chair, depending
on your fitness and mobility level. FREE class
open to both men and women.
Every Thursday @11am
WALKING
GROUP
Do you like walking?
A group of seniors are
meeting and walking indoors. The
Walking Group will meet at the
Ramada Inn & Conference Center
(2650 South I-75 Business Loop). If
you are interested, please feel free to
contact Helen at the Senior Center
348-7123 for more information.
Every Tuesday @11am
Every Monday 1:30 pm
Line Dancing
Facilitated by Ann Doty
Come one, come all, everyone is
invited to attend Line Dancing.
No experience needed. This is a
FREE class for both men and women.
Every Wednesday at 10am
Exercise and Wellness Class
Mercy Hospital Grayling Rehabilitation Services will be pro-
viding a one hour exercise and wellness program to the Senior
Center each Wednesday at 10am. Light to moderate exercises
will include stretching, general strengthening, and fun games to
support a healthy, active lifestyle. The class will be facilitated
by Jessie Schutte and Nicole Filter, MS who are both Regis-
tered and Licensed Occupational Therapists.
Every Friday @ 10am
While the holidays are supposed to be a
time filled with comfort and joy, 90 percent
of Americans actually report feelings of
stress, anxiety, loneliness and depression.
Sadness or depression varies from person
to person, but during the holidays they both
can be reactions to the stresses and
demands of the season. For many, it can be
due to fatigue, unrealistic expectations,
financial frustration, over commercializa-
tion, or not having the opportunity to spend
time with family and friends. Others may feel
depressed around the winter time due to a
condition known as seasonal affective disor-
der (SAD), which occurs as the days grow
shorter in the fall and winter.
Although many believe suicides occur
more frequently during the holiday season, it
is actually a perpetuated myth. In fact, the
Centers for Disease Controls National
Center for Health Statistics
reports that the month of
December marks the lowest
suicide rate, with rates actu-
ally highest in the spring and
fall. In reality, this unfortu-
nate holiday myth supports
misinformation about sui-
cide that can sometimes hin-
der prevention efforts.
But one fact remains
depression continues to be
the biggest risk factor associ-
ated with suicide.
Individuals experiencing
depression become more
discouraged the deeper
depression gets and the
longer it goes on. Whether
ones depression is associat-
ed with the holiday season
or not, suicide and suicidal thinking are
more widespread than typically believed.
Each year in the U.S. alone, more than
36,000 people take their own lives, and near-
ly 400,000 people attempt suicides.
Unfortunately, it can be hard to identify sui-
cidal thinking in a loved one, but the follow-
ing warning signs may help to identify those
who are at risk.
Talk about suicide- If someone you know
talks about self-harm or not wanting to live,
take it seriously. Dont leave this person
alone and let them know youre going to get
help.
Bipolar disorder- The symptoms of bipo-
lar disorder a condition in which bouts of
depression are interspersed with periods of
mania often drive people to consider sui-
cide.
Alcohol or drug use- Drug use and exces-
sive alcohol use are often warning signs for
suicide. In addition, alcoholism is a major
contributor to suicide, with 1 in 3 suicides
attributed to alcoholism.
Anxiety - About half of those who are
depressed have agitated depression with
anxiety being a main symptom. Those who
are agitated are more at risk for suicide
because anxiety is typically uncomfortable.
Health problems- According to the
National Institute of Mental Health, individ-
uals 65 and older are at the highest risk for
depression and suicide. While depression
isnt a normal part of aging, problems with
vision or hearing, chronic health conditions,
and a loss of independence can increase the
risk.
Though many myths about depression
and suicide exist, one fact is for sure treat-
ment helps to decrease the risk of suicide.
Successful treatment of an underlying psy-
chiatric disorder is important and can help
to reduce suicidal thoughts, especially
among older adults. When depression is suc-
cessfully treated, thoughts of suicide usually
decline. In addition, family members and
friends can play a significant role in helping
prevent suicide, as social support is linked to
helping lower the risk of suicide. Counseling
and support groups are another way to
relieve some of the burdens of stress or sad-
ness that come along with the holiday sea-
son.
For more information regarding suicide
awareness and prevention, visit the National
Institute of Mental Health at
www.nimh.nih.gov. In addition, the
Michigan Association of Community Mental
Health Boards (MACMHB) and community
mental health facilities across the state can
provide individuals with resources and sup-
port relating to stress, depression and sui-
cide.
If you are in a crisis or know of an individ-
ual that is in need of help, call the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-
TALK. The confidential service is available to
anyone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can also call Third Level Crisis
Intervention Center at 800-442-7315 if you
need to talk to someone in the northern
Michigan area.
North Country Community Mental Health
provides services to residents of Antrim,
Charlevoix, Cheboygan,
Emmet, Kalkaska and Otsego
Counties experiencing a
severe emotional problem,
serious mental illness or
developmental disability.
Persons wishing to know
more about the agency are
encouraged to visit
www.norcocmh.org. or to
access services call 800-834-
3393.
Is what youre feeling just the holiday blues or
something more serious?
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FOUR S1AR AU1RI1IOA would like to wish
you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed Aew Year.
By Deb Hagen-Foley
The end of the calendar year is often a
time for reflection. Reflecting on all that has
happened, or not happened, in the prior
year. Did you achieve your goals for 2013?
Did you have New Years resolutions? How
long did they last?
Most of us have made resolutions to
change in some way starting January 1.
Many of us, as many as 45%, make them
every year. Another 17% infrequently make
New Year's resolutions. Thirty-eight percent
claim that they never make them. It is our
chance to start over, to do better next year, to
build on the progress of the current year. Of
those who attempt resolutions, only 8% are
successful in achieving their goal and 24%
are never successful. Nearly half, 49% are
sometimes successful in keeping their reso-
lutions. Overall, making resolutions is better
than not, as persons who explicitly make res-
olutions are ten times more likely to attain
their goals than those who do not make
them.
We decide that January 1 is going to be the
best time to stop smoking, exercise more, or
eat better. Resolving to get more sleep or
reduce stress are also common. Others set
goals of starting a new career, writing a book,
going back to school or finding a life partner.
The start of a new year has become a tradi-
tional starting point for life changes.
Unfortunately, the change is often short-
lived, leading some people to make the same
resolution every year.
If you have not been successful improving
your health-related behaviors, you are not
alone. More than 80 percent of adults
report they have attempted lifestyle changes
without success. A 2010 survey found that
fewer than one in five adults (16 percent)
report success at losing weight (20 percent),
starting a regular exercise program (15 per-
cent), eating a healthier diet (10 percent), or
reducing stress (7 percent) in the prior year.
Making a lasting change is more than a
one-time resolution. The best intentions
start to fade in the reality of behavior
change. As anyone who has tried to change
a habit will tell you, maintaining behavior
change is difficult. If you made New Years
resolutions in January, were not successful
and want to try again in 2014, this is a good
time to reflect on your last attempt. Why
were you not successful?
In the 2010 study mentioned previously, 78
percent of participants reported that their
progress was blocked by obstacles such as
willpower (33 percent), making changes by
themselves (24 percent), and too much stress
(20 percent). Were you unsuccessful for one
of these reasons? How will you overcome
that problem in your next effort? Next week,
I will share guidance on improving your like-
lihood for success in achieving your goals in
2014.
New Year's Resolutions
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18,495
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224
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