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Camp focuses on individual skillsand features Ferris State players as

instructorsGAYLORD The Gaylord

Individual Skills Volleyball

Camp is slated for Monday

through Wednesday, July 9-11,

at Gaylord High School.

Current Ferris State University

players will be providing

instruction at the camp.

High school players are slat-

ed for 9 a.m. to noon and mid-

dle school from 1-4 p.m. each

day. The camp fee is $65.

For more information, call

or text Kelly Pelach at (989)

350-0077.

Gaylordvolleyball camp

set forJuly 9-11

ciently, averaging 7.4 strike-outs per game while allowing

less than two earned runs.

What made Conway really

tough, though, was his abilityto bear down in crucial situa-

tions and get the outs. In the

crucial games againstCharlevoix, Benzie Central

and Newaygo, Conway

pitched out of jams several

times. In the 5-2 win overfavored Benzie in the region-

al semifinals, Conway twice

pitched out of bases-loadedsituations without allowing a

run. Two other innings, the

Huskies had two runners onwith less than two outs and

scored just one run.

Craig could take it to

another level when he hadto, VanWagoner said. He

was definitely at his toughest

when he had runners onbase. He could reach back

and deliver his best pitch

when he had to have it.

Conway credited the confi-dence he felt in catchers Cole

VanWagoner and Kevin

Schepperley and his confi-dence in the defenders

behind him in the infield and

outfield as a huge key to his

ability to pitch out of jams aswell as to his overall success.

When the situation called

for it I tried to bear down andfocus that much harder, he

said. My goal all year was to

have the hitters pound the

ball into the ground and letthe guys behind me take care

of it. When I needed an out I

was always confident I couldget it. I knew if they hit the

ball, our fielders would get

it.

Conway said the chemistrythat developed between him

on the mound and

Schepperley andVanWagoner behind the

plate helped immensely. The

infield featuring Dalton Sulzat third, Kyle Schepperley at

shortstop, Logan Borst at

second and Damion Decker

at first gobbled grounderslike a high-powered Hoover.

The outfield of Kevin

Schepperley in left, WyattDerrer in center and Trevor

Ackler in right was not only

faster than blazes but adept

at tracking down flies andturning potential doubles in

the alley into loud outs.

I cant say enough aboutKevin and Cole behind the

plate and the defense in the

field behind me, Conway

said. Without that, I would-nt have done nearly as well.

Kyle was tremendous at

shortstop and Damion wasincredible at first the way he

stretched and made plays.

Dalton was like a truck at

third and Logan knew whathe was doing at second. He

was just a sophomore but he

came up the varsity the yearbefore as a freshman. We

went into every game know-

ing had a better outfield than

everybody we played. We allhad confidence in each

other.

The highlight of the yearfor Conway was the tense 2-1

victory in the quarterfinals.

He scattered six hits and didnot allow an earned run to

Newaygo in eight innings of

work. He struck out seven

along the way.In the first couple of

innings I was a little wild but

I got in the zone after thatand started slotting my

pitches, he said. My break-

ing pitches were working

really good. After we scoredin the sixth (on Wyatt Derrers

two-out RBI double) you

could feel the momentumcoming to our side. We knew

we were gonna win after

that.

In the eighth inning,Decker came all the way

around from first with the

winning run when Borst laiddown a bunt and the ball was

overthrown at first base.

When Damion scored, it

was probably the best feelingIve ever had in my life, he

said. We knew we were

going to Battle Creek for thefirst time in school history. It

was an awesome feeling for

me in my last year knowing I

would get to play downstate.Conway will be continuing

his baseball career at Albion.

I went down there thiswinter for baseball camp and

really liked it, he said. The

coaches were interested inme so I went back on a

recruiting visit. I liked the

campus and the coaches and

the way they ran the pro-gram. The coaches are a lot

like Coach V and Coach

(Chris) Saunders, veryknowledgeable about the

game. Theyre also very into

the game and have a passion

for it and that really fits thetype of player I am.

Conway will do some

pitching and also be a posi-tion player, at least at the

outset.

You go down there for fall

ball and that gives you anidea of what you want to do

at the college level, he said.

Im leaning toward pitchingbut Ill do whatever the coach

wants me to do.

He and Gunnar Owensfrom Johannesburg-Lewiston are both going in as

freshmen at the school in the

fall and will also roomtogether.

We know each other from

going to the showcase at

Adrian and from playin gagainst each other so when I

found out he was going there,

too, I was pretty excited,Conway said. Since were

friends we figured we might

as well room together.VanWagoner believes

Conway and Owens both

have a lot to offer at the next

level.

Craig has a tremendousupside with his size,

VanWagoner said. Gunnarsthe same way. Theyre both

big, lanky guys who havent

reached their potential

weight yet. When you projecttwo or three years down the

road after they build their

bodies up and work on theirmechanics, you have a cou-

ple of guys who could really

tear it up. I think they bothcan pitch and be successful if

they devote the time to it.

Under VanWagoners tute-

lage, Mancelona has won 29,24, 28 and 29 games the past

four seasons. This year was

particularly gratifying for theveteran coach because of the

way the young players on his

team developed during the

season and learned how to

win games.Im really proud of this

group of young men, he

said. They went above andbeyond. Our pitching withCraig, Brandon and Kyle

(Schepperley) was very con-

sistent and the kids did thejob in the field game after

game. We werent always con-

sistent hitting the ball but we

were able to use bunts andsteals to manufacture runs

when we had to. Its been a

great year.Guild joins retired Rogers

City coach Howard Madsen

as the only other baseballcoach in northern Michigan

to reach the remarkable 700-

win plateau.

For Guild, who started

coaching at Johannesburg in1975, to attain that many

wins in the North Countrywhere weather is a challenge

year after year and so many

games are cancelled each

spring is nothing short ofamazing. It is a testament to

Guilds ability to mold his

players in to a winning uniteach year, though Guild

deflects praise from himself,

focusing instead on the kids.It just means Ive had a lot

of good kids, Guild said

modestly in an April inter-

view after reaching the mile-stone. Weve been fortunate

to have some really good

baseball players herethrough the years, kids who

love the sport and put in the

time to get pretty good at it.

Rick Guild in the third base coaching box during ahome game early in the 2012 season.

photo by Jeff baragrey

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Softball

Petoskeys Tori Thompson and Onaways Megan Estep arefirst-team picks; Emmy Estep and Brassuer of Onaway are

honorable mentionGAYLORD Two area play-

ers, slugging senior second

baseman Tori Thompson of

Petoskey and sweet-swinging

junior second baseman

Megan Estep of Onaway,

were named first-team All-

State in their respective divi-

sion by the Michigan HighSchool Softball Coaches

Association (MHSSCA) this

week.

Thompson earned her

honor in Div. 2 after helping

Petoskey post a solid 22-13

record, including 9-3 in the

Big North. Estep was chosen

to the first team in Div. 4.

Megan mauled enemy pitch-

ing and played peerlessly in

the field as Onaway repeated

as undefeated Ski Valley

champs and posted an out-standing 25-4 record this sea-

son.

Slamming senior shortstop

Kristen Espinoza of Petoskey

was picked for honorabl e

mention All-State, giving the

Northmen one of the most

potent keystone combina-

tions in the state.

Onaway had two honor-

able mention picks this year.

The Cardinals dangerous 1-2

combo of pitcher Emily Estep

and catcher SamanthaBrassuer was recognized

once again for their contribu-

tions in the field and at the

plate. Emily aka Emmy

Sizzle and Brassuer are

three-year starters with one

more year to pound and con-

found opponents for coach

Jodi Brewbaker.

Scrappy senior first base-

man Karli Jacob of Gaylord

St. Mary was also an honor-

able mention All-State pick.

Karli, a four-year starter forthe Snowbirds, is a prolific

slugger with an educated

glove who has helped St.

Mary put up positive num-

bers year after year.

Thompson, Estep named

All-State

GAYLORD The 32nd

annual Mark Mellon

Memorial Triathlon is slated

for Saturday, July 7, at Otsego

Lake County Park in Gaylord.

This year marks the 30th

anniversary of the popular

triathlon, which was started

in 1981 by Dr. Dennis and

Judy Mellon of Gaylord as a

loving tribute to their son

Mark, who was 16 and a

standout scholar-athlete at

St. Mary when he was tragi-

cally killed in a motorcycle

accident.

The traditional Olympic

Triathlon event features a 1K

swim, 40K bike and 10K run

and the Sprint Triathlon fea-

tures a 500-meter swim, a

20K bike and a 5K run. Relay

teams are welcome to enter

each of the events. There is

also a separate 5K run.

First through third place in

each race will receive prizes,

in addition to prizes in these

age categories: 12-15, 16-19,

20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,

40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,

60-64, 65-69, 70-plus.

Prize money for the

Olympic distance races is

$200 each for the male and

female champion; $100 for

second place and $50 for

third place. There is over

$1,000 in raffle giveaways as

well.

The entry fee is $65 for the

Olympic race, $55 for the

Sprint event, and $25 for the

5K race. The fee goes up $10

on the day of the race. All

previous overall Olympic

triathlon champions are free.

The Olympic relay registra-

tion is $125 and the Sprint

relay entry fee is $105. Two-

or three-person teams may

participate.

The pre-race briefing at the

beach begins at 7:45 a.m. The

Olympic race is slated for an

8 a.m. start for the males with

females and relay teams

starting at 8:05. The sprint

race begins at 8:30 a.m. for

the males and 8:35 a.m. for

the females and relays. The

5K run is at 8:45. A post-race

lunch will be served at the

pavilion starting at 10:30 a.m.

and the awards ceremony is

scheduled for 11 a.m.

The County Park is located

off West Otsego Lake Drive,

four miles south of Gaylord

off Old Highway 27.

To register online, visit

ww w.m ar km el lo nt ri .c om .

For more information, call

the County Parks and

Recreation Department at

(989) 732-6521 or send an e-

mail to Race Director Dave

Smith at davidsmith@

mancelonaschools.org.

Mellon Triathlon upcoming in Gaylord

By Doug Derrer

GAYLORD -- In their sea-

son-opening doubleheader

on Tuesday, June 19, in

Gaylord against the Sandlot

the Mancelona Crush swept

both games 7-4 and 16-9.The Crush jumped out to a

4-0 lead after four innings

before the Sandlot got to

Crush starter Caleb Roberts

for four runs in the fifth

inning. The Crush responded

with three runs in the sixth

inning and cool Crush reliev-

er Kolbi Schumaker shut out

the Sandlot for the final two

innings to earn the 7-4 win.

Dustin Derrer and Zach

Bontrager whacked the ball

with authority, each generat-

ing two hits and two RBIs to

pace the Crush offense.

The Sandlot jumped out to

a 3-0 lead after the first

inning in the nightcap, but

the Crush responded with an

eight run second nning totake an 8-3 lead into the bot-

tom of the second.

The Sandlot returned fire

with five runs of their own in

the second before Derrer was

summoned to the mound to

take over for Bontrager.

Derrer held the Sandlot to

just one run over the last five

innings while the Crush con-

tinued scoring runs on their

way to a 16-9 win.

The D.A. was delivering

big-time for the Crush in

game two, especially with

runners on base. Dustin

Allen drilled two hits and

knocked in four runs while

Derrer and Logan Borst had

two hits and two RBIs and

Cole VanWagoner stroked atwo-run single to lead the

Crush offense.

On Thursday, June 21, the

Crush welcomed Benzie to

Mancelona and Benzie

would go home happy after

sweeping the Crush 8-1 and

12-5. In the opener Benzie

scored four first-inning runs

and that would be all they

would need as Benzie pitcher

Roddie McNeil limited the

Crush to just two hits, one by

Josh Tyrer and one by

Bontrager in Benzies 8-1 tri-

umph.

In the nightcap the Crush

scored five runs in the sec-

ond inning to take a 5-3 lead,

but that would be the only

offense the Crush could put

together in the game, while

Benzie used a five-run fourth

inning to retake the lead on

their way to a 12-5 win.

The dangerous Derrer had

two hits and an RBI while

Roberts, Tyrer, and Trevor

Ackler each had a hit for the

Crush.

Baseball

Crush sweeps doubleheader with Sandlot by scores of 7-4 and16-9; Benzie defeats Crush in twinbill

Mancelona Crush openwith sweep

Former British Open champ Debbie Massey inviteswomen to breast cancer fundraiser at Indian River

INDIAN RIVER Former

British Open champion and

LPGA President Debbie

Massey and PGA pro and

Indian River Golf Club General

Manager Pam Phipps invite

women golfers of all abilities to

a fun day of golf at Indian River

Golf Club Wednesday, July 18.

Partial proceeds from the

18-hole Pretty in Pink scram-

ble go to Rally for the Cure

supporting breast cancer

awareness and research. The

event offers plenty of games

and prizes for all participants.

There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun

start.

The cost is $65 for nonmem-bers and $55 for club members

and includes refreshments,

lunch, golf and cart. Players

must register before Saturday,

July 14.

For more information and to

register, call the IRGC Pro Shop

at 231-238-7011.

Pretty in Pink golfouting July 18Congratulations to all areahigh school athletes on a

great baseball season!

Randolph L. Bricker Jr.,Retiring coach of the PellstonHornets Varsity Baseball team

Gaylord ARFF, Inc, Gaylord Regional Airport

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Gaylord, Alpena & Pellston Airport

First TeamP Craig Conway, MancelonaP Gunnar Owens, Johannesburg-LewistonC Tod Schramm, Inland LakesINF Zak Kruskie, PellstonINF Brett Kortman, Johannesburg-LewistonINF -- Kyle Schepperley, MancelonaINF -- Aaron LaLonde, OnawayOF Brian VanCoillie, Johannesburg-LewistonOF Pat Switalski, Gaylord St. MaryOF Wyatt Derrer, Mancelona

At Large Alex Payne, Johannesburg-LewistonAt Large Trevor Ackler, Mancelona

Second TeamP Nate Zielinski, Central LakeP Brendon Nowicki, Gaylord St. Mary

C Chris Hass, PellstonINF Blake Huff, Johannesburg-LewistonINF Gabe Nowicki, Gaylord St. MaryINF Tanner Davis, Central LakeINF Adam Underwood, BellaireOF Cole VanWagoner, MancelonaOF Justin Gedda, OnawayOF Tommy Auger, Onaway

At Large Nick Lochinski, Gaylord St. MaryAt Large Nick Nathan, Pellston

Honorable MentionPellston Andy Hamlin, Ron SchlosserJohannesburg-Lewiston Coalton HuffMancelona Logan BorstBellaire Devon Suppes, Hunter WalshOnaway Andrew PerryInland Lakes Austin LaVigneForest Area Bob Steile, Jordan Cecil, Derek Hurst

Gaylord St. Mary Matt SpyhalskiCentral Lake Zack Patton, Pat Sutherland

SKI VALLEY

CONFERENCE

2012

BASEBALL

First TeamP Emily Estep, OnawayP Kallie Derrer, MancelonaC Sam Brasseur, OnawayINF Megan Estep, Onaway

INF Dakota Derrer, MancelonaINF Molly Cleaver, OnawayINF Karli Jacob, Gaylord St. MaryOF Hailey Cameron, PellstonOF Sam Freel, OnawayOF Sydney McKenney, Johannesburg-Lewiston

At Large Tamara Lupu, OnawayAt Large Ashley Derrer, Mancelona

Second TeamP Emily Butcher, Gaylord St. MaryP Abby Schlicher, Johannesburg-LewistonC Christina Smith, Gaylord St. MaryINF Samantha McNitt, PellstonINF Mieke Scaggs, MancelonaINF Kourtni Birgy, Forest AreaINF Sami Banaszak, Johannesburg-LewistonOF Mariah Cords, BellaireOF Kari Borowiak, Gaylord St. Mary

OF Miranda Boucard, MancelonaAt Large Mackenzie Verellen, BellaireAt Large Shelby Hughey, Pellston

Honorable MentionPellston Tori KirschForest Area Emily GonyerInland Lakes Cecilia Mesenbourg, Brianna Burrus,Caitlin ConnellyGaylord St. Mary Jada BebbleBellaire Katie Thornton, Madalyn Balon, ChelsyeBartschCentral Lake Sheila Crouse, Hailey BeardenJohannesburg-Lewiston Katie KierczynskiMancelona Karyn Vanderploeg

SKI VALLEY

CONFERENCE

2012

SOFTBALL

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GAYLORD The Michigan

High School Soccer Coaches

Associa tion released its

annual All-State selections

this week and Petoskey sen-

ior midfielder Gabbi

Vandenbrink was a first-team

choice in Division 2.

Vandenbrink, a four-year

starter and an impact player

every year for the Northmen,

capped her brilliant prep

career with an outstanding

campaign, drilling home 18

goals to go with 9 assists as

the Northmen repeated as

Big North champions and

captured a district title.

Vandenbrink , who will

continue her career at Elmira

College in New York, was also

the leading scorer in the Big

North.

Gaylords stingy goalkeep-

er Alex Simmons also earned

recognition in Division 2,

being named honorable

mention. The junior was sen-

sational for the Blue Devils

this season, especially at

home where she permitted

just one goal.

Cheboygan junior mid-

fielder Megan Murphy was a

third-team pick in Division 3

after helping the Chiefs cap-

ture the Northern Michigan

Soccer League title. Junior

forward McKenzie Carroll,

senior goalie Taylor

Lopiccolo and freshman for-

ward Mandy Paull were hon-

orable mention.

Graylings high-scoring

junior forward Hannah

Haven was also honorable

mention in Div. 3.

Soccer

Vandenbrink is D-2 All-State pickMurphy of Cheboygan is third-team pick in D-3;

Gaylord keeper Simmons is honorable mention

BERRIEN COUNTY -- OnTuesday, May 22, at 8 p.m. onthe St. Joseph River inBerrien County a new state

record flathead catfish wascaught by Rodney Akey ofNiles, Michigan.

The fish weighed 49.8pounds and measured 45.7inches. Akey was still-fishingfrom shore with an alewife

when he landed the recordfish. The record was verifiedby Scott Hanshue, a DNR

fisheries biologist, at thePlainwell office.

The previous state recordflathead catfish was caught

by Elmer Rayner of Hastingson the Maple River in IoniaCounty on August 6, 1943.That fish weighed 47.5pounds and measured 44inches.

"I've been fishing catfishon the St. Joseph River for thelast 20 years, but it nevercrossed my mind that I

would catch a state record,"

said Akey. "And beating a

nearly 70-year record ? that's

a feat in itself!"

State records are recog-

nized by weight only. To qual-

ify for a state record, fish

must exceed the current list-

ed state record weight and

identification must be veri-

fied by a DNR fisheries biolo-

gist.

Niles man catchesrecord flathead

Angler in Berrien County brought 49.8-poundflathead catfish out of St. Joseph River

LANSING -- TheDepartment of NaturalResources announced recent-

ly that snowmobile and off-road vehicle (ORV) trail riderswill soon notice a reduction inthe types of trail markingsalong the more than 10,000miles of Michigan's designat-ed motorized trail system.The DNR implemented these

changes to improve safetyand provide consistent guid-ance to the more than 90 non-

profit organizations thatmaintain the trails.A citizens' advisory work-

group (comprised of trail-rid-ing enthusiasts, trail mainte-nance organizations, mem-bers of the DNR'sSnowmobile Advisory

Workgroup and the MichiganSnowmobile Association)made recommendations to

the DNR, resulting in theseupcoming changes. Technicalsupport for the workgroup

was provided by recreationand law enforcement staff ofthe DNR and the U.S. ForestService.

Changes include the elimi-nation of 10 workgroup-selected snowmobile signs,the addition of five new snow-mobile signs (plus guidelinesfor placement), and a reduc-tion in the size of regulatorysigns in the ORV program tomake them consistent withsnowmobile signage (alreadyimplemented in 2011). Thechanges also include replac-ing ORV trail markers with

new, highly visible, yellowmarkers. Installation will bephased in over the next sever-al years.

The following snowmobiletrail signs will be removed:

Bridge AheadChevronDeer CrossingDrift AreaNarrow BridgeNarrow TrailTrail CrossingTruck TrafficTwo Way Trail

Winding TrailNew snowmobile trail signs

include:Combination Horizontal

Alignment /Intersecti on (left

and right)(These bright yellow signs

with directional arrows maybe used on snowmobile trailsto give notice of changes in

horizontal trail alignment lessthan 90 degrees where anintersection occurs within orimmediately adjacent to aturn)

"Private Drives Ahead"(These signs may be used

to warn trail users wheredriveways cross a snowmo-bile trail)

One-Direction Large Arrow(left and right)

(These signs will be used onsnowmobile trails to givenotice of changes in horizon-tal trail alignment of 90degrees or more. One-direc-tion Large Arrow signs are 10 x20 inches, yellow reflectivesigns with a black arrow and

border)"Next (number of) Miles" -

supplemental plaque(These signs may be

installed below "PrivateDrives Ahead" signs to indi-cate how many miles long thestretch of trail with privatedrives runs)

"Trail Closed to WheeledMotor Vehicles Ahead"

(When used, these signsshould be placed on state orfederal land prior to the point

where a designat ed statesnowmobile trail enters pri-vate property where wheeledmotorized vehicle use is pro-hibited)

The DNR will continue to

mark 90-degree turns with"sharp turn" warning signs

supplemented with a newdirectional arrow. The newsnowmobile trail signage pro-

gram will go into effect at thestart of the 2012-13 snowmo-bile season.

According to Bill Manson,executive director of theMichigan Snowmobile

Association, "Several of theother snowmobile states andOntario have reduced theirsigns and have seen a reduc-tion in accidents. Our objec-tive is to provide a safe, fami-ly-oriented trail system forsnowmobiling in Michigan."

"The changes to the motor-ized trail signage program isthe result of a collaborativeprocess with stakeholdergroups and should be a realimprovement for trail users,"

said Ron Olson, chief of theDNR's Parks and RecreationDivision. "The sign reduc-tions will result in less clutteralong the trails and providefor more consistencystatewide."

In addition, new ORV trailconfidence markers will bephased in over the next sever-al years as funding allows. Thenew ORV trail markers will be

yellow to disting uish themfrom snowmobile trails. Foradditional information,please contact Steve Kubisiak,DNR Recreation and TrailsProgram coordinator at 517-373-1665 or via e-mail [email protected].

The Recreation Passport isan easy, affordable way for

residents to enjoy and sup-

port outdoor recreation

opportunities in Michigan. By

checking "YES" for the $10Recreation Passport ($5 for

motorcycles) when renewing

a license plate through the

Secretary of State (by mail,

kiosk, online at www.express-

sos.com or at branch offices),

Michigan motorists get access

to state parks, recreation

areas, state forest camp-

grounds, nonmotorized state

trailhead parking and state

boat launches. In addition,

Recreation Passport holders

can enjoy real savings at busi-

nesses and retailers that par-

ticipate in the Passport Perks

discount program. The

Recreation Passport is valid

until the next license plate

renewal date. Nonresidents

can purchase the Recreation

Passport ($29 annual; $8

daily) at any state park or

recreation area or through the

Michigan e-Store at

www.michigan.gov/estore.

Learn more about this cre-

ative way of sustaining

Michigan's outdoor recre-

ation and natural resources at

ww w.m ic hi ga n. go v/ re cr e-

ationpassport. For informa-

tion on Passport Perks shop-

ping discounts or how busi-

nesses and retailers can enroll

in the program, visit

www.michigan.gov/passport-perks.

DNR improves off-road trail signage

First Team

Cassidy Shankleton, Boyne City

Savannah Joseph, Charlevoix

Carolena Elowsky, CharlevoixAnna Way, Charlevoix

Sydney Carlson, Charlevoix

Hannah Herboldsheimer, Charlevoix

Lindsay Hall, Harbor Springs

Tia Esposito, Harbor Springs

Meg Shepherd, Harbor Springs

Maggie Marshall, Elk Rapids

Megan Gregorski, Elk Rapids

Robin Trierweiler, Elk Rapids

Brittany Trout, Elk Rapids

Hannah Haven, GraylingSarah Goodyear, Grayling

Fern Rowbotham, Kalkaska

Dani Heger, T.C. St. Francis

Megan Michalski, T.C. St. Francis

Honorable Mention

Boyne City -- Allison Cain

Charlevoix -- Bailee Stevens, Kelly

Greyerbiehl, Kaitlin Hinkley, Megan

Peters, Harbor Springs -- Rhi Cullip,

Brigitte Bonter

Grayling -- Tandy Mitchell, Emily

Wingard

Kalkaska -- Sarah Hittler

T.C. St. Francis -- Suzzane Britten,

Collette Anderson

LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE

2012 GIRLS SOCCER

Retired Alma College football coach Jim Cole and staff will conduct campGAYLORD Retired Alma

College football coach JimCole and his staff are comingto Gaylord to conduct a foot-ball camp in July 14. The camp

is being hosted by GaylordHigh School and Gaylord St.Mary.

The camp will be held at theGaylord High School practice

facility and offered to studentsentering the eighth throughtwelfth grades. Camp beginsat 11 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m.

The camp offers college

level individual instruction forall positions and provides fourhours of offense and fourhours of defense. This camp

will include 7-on-7, a line-

mans challenge, and a collegeevaluation for those who wantto further their career afterhigh school.

Cost for the camp is $40 and

includes a T-shirt.Registration is at 10 a.m.Campers will need to supplytheir own food, beverage, hel-met, and cleats.

Gaylord football camp set for July 14

Courtesy of Dnr

Rodney Akey of Nileswas fishing from shore

with an alewife when helanded this record flat-

head catfish.

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George Pratt / Darryl Bolanowski

Ron Wilikowski / Jerry Mankowski

Jordy Tisdale / Dick Burr

Fred Chearhart / Dennis Buchanan

Steve Furay / Dave Brown

Duane Cohorst / Bill Bramer

6/19/12

First TeamTanner McCune, Boyne CityChelsie Hoffman, CharlevoixKatie Hybl, CharlevoixKristen Mielke, Charlevoix

Val Peters, East JordanEmily Crick, East JordanKara LaVanway, East JordanMeagan Malm, GraylingCaitlin Prosser, GraylingAndrea Malm, GraylingMadi Jenttila, GraylingKay Paige, Harbor SpringsShelby Tulk, Elk RapidsMonica Jarvis, Elk RapidsKelli Guy, KalkaskaJamie Myas, KalkaskaEllie Barber, Kalkaska

Annmarie Waterman, KalkaskaBailey Johnson, T.C. St. FrancisColleen Roddy, T.C. St. FrancisMegan Knudsen, T.C. St. FrancisLissa Stachnik, T.C. St. Francis

Honorable MentionBoyne City Rainy McCuneCharlevoix Anna Moon, Jennifer Archey, NicolePischnerEast Jordan Jordyn Bacchus, Lissa VincentHarbor Springs Tessa GroleskeGrayling Jenson Stephan, Kara Malm, MarilynJankowskiKalkaska -- Alexis Archer, Jessie Plude, Liz GriceT.C. St. Francis -- Bridgett Bussell, Kelsey Knudsen,Maggie Esler, Caitlin Miller

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GOBBLERS RESTAURANT in Gaylord.

Home cooked Turkey and Fixin's.

Daily $5.99 lunch specials. $6.99

dinner specials. Old 27 South

Gaylord. Open 7 days for breakfast,

lunch & dinner.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Wanted: Baseball, Football,

Basketball and Hockey cards. Before

1972. 231-373-0842

Hunting and Fishing col-

lectibles and decoys. 989-370-0499

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Efficiency Apartment, $350 month,

utilities included, 989-732-0724

AUTO PARTS

JEEP ALLOY WHEELS. 2 - 1993 facto-

ry with honeycomb pattern. 4 - 1998

factory with teardrop pattern.

235/75R15. $60 each. East Jordan.

231-536-7347

Used tire sale. All 16 and 17 inch

tires reduced. Maxx Garage. 989-732-4789

AUTOMOBILES

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.

Power, air, cruise, leather, but the

nicest feature is a CONVERTIBLE.

Payments only $150 a month.

Petoskey Auto Group, Nobody Sell ForLess 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI

231-347-6080. www.petoskeyauto-

group.com

2000 Ford Mustang GT Convertible.

Beautiful! Looks showroom new with

63k miles! 4.6L V-8, white leather,

nearly new deep tires, Remote, CD,

Automatic, dual exhausts. $11,949.

Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861

US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-

2585.

2001 Audi A-6 2.7L Turbo AWD. A

nice ride at a Great Price! Heated

Leather, sunroof, CD, Custom alloy

wheel wrapped by nearly new tires, A

luxury ride at low, low price. $5,949.



2585.

2003 Chevy Monte Carlo, 105,000

miles, maroon. Just $299 down.

Drive Now Auto Sales, 2215 USHighway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.

Phone 231-347-3200

2004 Saab 9-3 Arc Convertible.

Turbo! Beautiful deep Blue, light tan

leather, one button does it all! Great

looking with black top, a must drive.

Hurry! Summer is here! $10,949.



2585.

2005 Chrysler 300C. 1 owner with

less than 31k miles.. Great 25 MPG

Hwy! With all the luxury you would

want leather, sunroof, 6 disc, bright

chrome.. and more! $18,449. Dave

Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31

North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

AUTOMOBILES

2006 Ford Taurus, Silver. Just $199

Down. Drive Now Auto Sales, 2215

US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI

49770. Phone 231-347-3200

2007 Chevy Aveo LT. 35MPG! Air, CD,

Automatic, lots of room and perfectfor the college student. Multi-function

remote great price on a really nice

ride. $8,949. Dave Kring Chevrolet-

Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,

Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2009 Chrysler 300C AWD. All Wheel

Drive! Loaded to the MAX! 1 owner

with less than 23k miles!!!

Navigation, Sunroof, super ride at a

Super low price. See it today!

$26,949. Dave Kring Chevrolet-


Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2010 Hyundai Sonata SE. A Real Buy!

Leather, Sunroof, all the luxury you

find in a vehicle twice it price. radiant

silver and charcoal leather. Dont

miss it .. take it for a drive today!



Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2011 Chevy Camaro LT. InfernoOrange, Black Hood & deck stripes,

dual exhaust, 312 hp, V-6, save thou-

sands over new. One of the hottest

Vehicles on the road! $23,949. Dave



2011 Chevy Impala LT. Reduced

$1,000 this week only! 1 owner that

will get you 29 mpg.. and room for 6..

where can you find a proven Car like

a Impala. $15,988. Dave Kring

Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31


I BUY CARS! Wrecked or in need of

mechanical repair, 1995 and up.

Gaylord area. 989-732-9362

Rent-to-own vehicles at Tailored

Enterprises in Petoskey. Toll Free

888-774-2264 or 231 347-3332.

www.tailoredenterprises.com. Also,

We have scooters on sale nowBOATS & MARINE

1993 24 Foot Pontoon. 50 HP Merc.

$5,200 obo. 231-585-7406

For Sale, Used Outboard Motors. Also

buying outboards. 231-585-7406

CLASSIC AUTO

CASH FOR OLD CARS. Please don't

send to crusher. Michel's Collision &

Restoration 231-348-7066

FOR SALE: 1940 FORD PICKUP. 231-

348-7066

CLOTHING

ALPENFEST AUTHENTIC Swiss blazer

& lederhosen. Size 38, clean, good

condition, Donated to church, Offer

us a fair price. 231-546-3560

COMPUTERS & OFFICE

Call Dave the

Computer Doc at 989-731-1408 for

in-your-home or business repair, serv-ice, upgrades, virus and spyware

removal, training.

DELL Latitude refurbished note-

books. $195 each. Info 989-370-

9070. e-mail therockgaylord@

gmail.com

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with a local business, not someone

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FIREWOOD & WOODSTOVE

DREFFS FIREWOOD/HARDWOOD.

Split. Call for details 989-732-5878

FIREWOOD B.MOEKE. Order now pay

later, within 30 miles of Boyne City.

231-631-9600 call text or

[email protected]

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Logging tops,hard maple, good access. Need 4x4

for back hill. Boyne City - Boyne Falls.

Call Forester, 231-536-7347

TOTAL WOOD HEAT. Safe, clean, effi-

cient and comfortable Outdoor Wood

Furnace from Central Boiler. Double L

Tack 989-733-7651

FREE ITEMS

HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY?

Free items classified ads run free of

charge in the Weekly Choice. Call

989-732-8160 or e-mail your ad to

[email protected].

ORGASONIC Organ. Free to pick up,

Onaway. 989-733-4021

FURNITURE

GREAT ROOMS is now wholesaling

mattresses to the public. Prices

begin at $119. 148 W. Main St.

Downtown Gaylord, corner of Main

and N. Court St. www.greatroomsgay-lord.com. Call 989-748-4849

GARAGE & YARD SALE

3 Family Garage Sale: July 6 & 7,

9am 5pm. Old 27 & Goldfinch St.

Near Charles Brink Road. Gaylord.

Tools, saws, sander, air compressor,

air nail guns, compound bow, muzzle

loader, fishing poles, TV stand,

videos, television, 16 tires, dishes,

oak desk, toys, Charming Tales,

antiques, computer, lots of Misc.

Barn Sale! 6248 Theisen rd. off

Camp 10 rd. July 5,6,7. 8-6pm.

Antiques and Collectables. 500cc

side by side ATV. 17 Aluminum

Canoe, sports equipment and lots of

Misc.

GARAGE & YARD SALE

CHARITY RUMMAGE SALE. Saturday,

July 7, 9am - 3pm. Sunday, July 8, 1-

5pm in K-Mart Parking lot. All sales

go to local non-profit organizations.

Everything will be sold. Admission of

$1 or a non-perishable food item. If

you belong to non=profit organization

and would like to participate, call

Jack LaFay, 231-497-4200.

Sponsored by Charlevoix Elks Lodge

#2856.

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Garage Sale for free at

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and sell in Northern Michigan. This

even creates a map to show where

your Garage Sale is located.

GARAGE SALE. July 6-7. 10879 M-32

East. Left over miscellaneous remod-

eling items. Antiques & collectibles,

antique portable bar with glasses, 2

cases of items used for wedding dec-

orations, living room set & carpet,

dresser & night stands, bedroom car-

pet, oak dining room table, misc.

household, wicker furniture. Also

abandoned storage unit contents.

Sell itwith a classified ad, just $2.00 for 10

words. Why bother with a Garage

Sale? Sell it the easy way, in the

Weekly Choice.

Large heavy duty Bird cage

32x23x33, $100. Like new Air

Conditioner, 10,000 BTUs. $50.

Inversion table, $50. Rascal Amigo,

$50. 55 TV, $50. Recumbent Bike,

$50. Marcy exercise machine, 24 dif-

ferent exercises, 150 lbs of weights,

$100. 989-732-4758

Three-family yard sale. Saturday,

June 30th, 9 am to 4 pm. one mile

north of Young State Park. 2714

Boyne City Road, Boyne City.

Childrens toys, infant and childrens

clothing, misc baby items, household

items.

Yard Sale: ATTENTION CRAFTERS!

June 29th & 30th from 9 to 5. Mud

Lake Road to Tabaczynski Trail

Johannesburg, follow the signs! Store

closed so we have something for

everyone! Yards of Vintage & not so

Vintage Material. New & Vintage

Picture Frames. New & used Jewelry.

Knifes & Sports Momorabilia,

Unopened Cards, Bobble Heads etc.

Lace & Linen Curtains, Dolies, Linen

& Lace Table Cloths, most are

Vintage. Antiques, Tea Pots, Dishes,

Furniture, Wooden Bowls, Wooden

Candle Holders, Clothes from size 6

to 26, Skirts, Shirts, Dresses,

Jackets, Lots of the clothes are Linen.

GUNS

BULLET PROOF VEST by Galls. XL.

Threat level IIA. $250. 989-370-

9070.

REMINGTON 1911r semi-auto,

45acp, AMT 22 mag. Automag II, SS,

semi-auto .6. $575 each. 989-370-9070

RUGER 77/22 SS.22LR. With scope,

$425. Mossberg 500, 410 pump,

$200. 989-370-9070

S & W S.S M7p .45acp, semi-auto;

Cobray M-11, semi-auto, 9mm. $475

each. 989-370-9070.

TAURUS 627 ported .357 mag. 6

shot, S.S, 4 revolver; EAA Witness P9

semi-auto 40sw. $375 each. 989-

370-9070.

HELP WANTED

- Part Time. We are

looking for a great Independent Sales

representative for advertising sales

in our newspapers. Work your own

schedule. Good commission rate.

Send resume' to Dave 1 at

[email protected].

MECHANIC: Marine Mechanic, for

more info 989-732-0724We are

looking for a great Independent Sales





[email protected].

We are look-

ing for a great Independent Sales





[email protected].

Position Available: The EllsworthFarmers Exchange is seeking quali-

fied candidates to fill a propane deliv-ery driver position. Qualified candi-

dates will possess a valid CDL li censeincluding hazmat, tanker and air-

brake endorsements. Individuals will

have a clean driving record for a min-imum of five years, computer skills,

and a willingness work in all weatherconditions. Position is full time but

may require seasonal responsibilitiesat other EFE locations. Compensation

package includes medical, dental

and vision benefits, pension, 401K,vacation and sick pay and life insur-

ance. A pre-employment physical,and drug and alcohol tests will be

given as a condition of employment.

Applications will be accepted in per-son only at 6509 Center St. in

Ellsworth. Faxed or mailed applica-tions will not be considered. Deadline

for submission is 6/22/12. For fur-ther information, contact Tom

VanStedum at 231-588-2300.

HELP WANTED

The Grayling Chamber is looking for a

part-time Office Assistant Flexible

Hours. $8/hour. No benefits.

Interested candidates should send

their resume and references to: exec-

[email protected]

or P.O. Box 406, Grayling, MI 49738

HOMES FOR RENT

Small Two Bedroom House. Just right

for a retired couple in Vanderbilt. Call

989-983-2551

WOLVERINE: Mobile home. Country

setting, 3 bedrooms. $500 month.

Security $500. Phone 231-525-8541

HOMES FOR SALE

NORTHLAND HOMES We sell

Energy Star homes. Give us a call for

an appointment. 989-370-6058

HOUSEHOLD

GERTA'S DRAPERIES: Everything in

Window Treatments Free estimates

and in home appointments.

Established 1958. Call 989-732-

3340 or visit our showroom at 2281

South Otsego Ave., Gaylord.

LEGAL NOTICE

FINAL NOTICE to dispose of contents

to satisfy established liens on stor-

age unit # 13, Gordon Miles; unit #

71, Michael Schneck; unit 103, Ken

Krych; unit # 107, Scott Potts; unit

126, Brandon Sieggreen. Storage

unit contents will be emptied and or

sold on July 13, 2012 if accounts are

not paid in full at APS Mini

Warehouse, 112 East Sixth St.,

Gaylord. 989-732-8160.

The contents of the following delin-

quent storage units will be sold on

July 14-15, 2012. Unit renters have

until July 12 to bring the account cur-

rent and reclaim their contents. #1 -

Chris Rahn, #6 - Michelle Beesley,

#10 - David Short, #19 - Paula

Grappin, #30 - Loreine Webber, #33 -

Michael Fanzini.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

For Rent or Sale on Contract. 3

Bedroom Manufactured home. $500

down, $500 month. Gaylord area

MSHDA approved 888-634-3463

NEW & REPOS: Double-Wides, 16's,

14's. Take anything on trade.

Financing available. A complete line

of parts. www.michiganeast-

sidesales.net. 888-634-3463

MISCELLANEOUS

Anger Monuments & Markers. Senior

Discounts Available. email anger-

[email protected]. 231-587-

8433. Mancelona. In home appoint-

ments available.

BRO'S BISTRO NOW OPEN! Healthy,

homemade, fresh lunch and dinner,

Open 11am - 9pm. 7 days. Located at

I-75 Exit 270, Waters. 989-705-1800

CONCESSION STAND. Fully equipped,

clean, used one season, reasonably

priced. 989-848-2444

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items for free atwww.MichiganMoneySaver.com. Buy

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Home cooked Turkey and Fixin's.

Daily $5.99 lunch specials. $6.99

dinner specials. Old 27 South

Gaylord. Open 7 days for breakfast,

lunch & dinner.

JOHN DEERE Number 5 Hay More,

$500. 989-732-5878

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UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES. Retired,

over $800 cost for $500. Call now,

231-347-7624

MOTORCYCLES & ATV

MOTORCYCLES WANTED dead or

alive. Always buying vintage cycle hel-

mets and old toys. 231-649-0077

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES

KAWASAKI: Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000,

Z1R, Kawasaki Triples, GT380,

GS400, CB750, (1969-75) Cash

Paid, Nationwide Pickup, 800-772-

1142, 310-721-0726. usa@classi-

crunners.com

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9 MILLION CIRCULATION across the

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Medical, business, criminal justice.

Job placement assistance. Computer

provided. Financial aid if qualified.

Centura 800-495-5085

www.CenturaOnline.com

AVIATION CAREER. Train for a career

with the airlines at campuses coast

to coast. Housing available. Call AIM

to apply 877-384-5827

www.fixjets.com

NATIONAL CLASSIFIEDS

Reader Advisory: the National Trade

Association we belong to has pur-

chased some classifieds in our

paper. Determining the value of their

service or product is advised by this

publication. In order to avoid misun-

derstandings, some advertisers do

not offer employment but rather sup-

ply the readers with manuals, direc-

tories and other materials designed

to help their clients establish mail

order selling and other businesses at

home. Under NO circumstance

should you send any money in

advance or give the client your check-

ing, license ID, or credit card num-

bers. Also beware of ads that claim to

guarantee loans regardless of credit

and note that if a credit repair com-

pany does business only over the

phone its illegal to request any

money before delivering its service.

All funds are based in US dollars.

800 numbers may or may not reach

Canada.

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Job placement assistance. Computer

available. Financial aid if qualified.

Enrolling now. Call Centura 800-463-

0685 www.CenturaOnline.com

HANDS ON CAREER. Rapid training

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Financial aid if qualified. Job place-

ment assistance. Housing available.

AIM 866-430-5985. www.fixjets.com

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! 4 Week

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866-562-3650 Ext. 55. www.south-

easternhs.com

WANTS TO purchase minerals and

other oil & gas interests. Send details

PO Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201

PETS

DOG TRAX GROOMING. Downtown

Gaylord, 220 Michigan Ave. Call for

your appointment today, 989-705-

TRAX (8729)

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

1989 Catalina Sport 200CB Motor

Home. Sleeps 6, Chevy Van chassis,

just 39,730 miles. This wont last

long at just $5,500. International RV

World. 277 N Expressway Court Ave

Gaylord, MI 49735. (989) 448-8700

2000 Damon Escaper #3980 40 foot

Motor home. Diesel, a little over

60,000 miles. Tons of space. L-

shaped sofa, Corian countertop,

queen walk around bed, CAT 300

Diesel generator. Only $39,900.International RV World. 277 N

Expressway Court Ave Gaylord, MI

49735. (989) 448-8700

2002 Flagstaff 206 Pop-Up Camper.

Immaculate, sleeps 6, awning,

expandable pantry, frig, sink, fur-

nace, grill, fantastic fan. Only

$3,500. International RV World. 277

N Expressway Court Ave Gaylord, MI

49735. (989) 448-8700

2006 Rockwood 29 foot Travel

Trailer. Front kitchen, Ultra li ght fiber-

glass, air, awning, flat screen TV,

loaded. $13,495. Petoskey RV, 2215

US Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2006 Starcraft 2102 Pop-up Camper.3 way Refrigerator, jacks, Spare tire,Very Clean. Just $4,995. PetoskeyRV, 2215 US Highway 31 N Petoskey,MI 49770. Phone 231-347-3200

Check out our large selection of2013 Outback Travel Trailers.Starting at just $22,900.International RV World. 277 NExpressway Court Ave Gaylord, MI49735. (989) 448-8700

New 2012 Bighorn 30 foot FifthWheel, Model 3070. Features 3

slide-outs, a rear living room, solidsurface countertop, kitchen island,fireplace, side aisle bath, 1 pc. show-er, large closet with washer/dryerhookup, queen walk around bed, 6point hydraulic leveling system, ceil-ing fan, 88 degree turning radius,aluminum wheels, central vac, powerawning, slam latch baggage area,universal docking station. MSRP -$63,288. Sale Price - $45,995.International RV World. 277 NExpressway Court Ave Gaylord, MI49735. (989) 448-8700

The new 2013 Chaparral Fifth

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SERVICES

BRO'S BISTRO NOW OPEN! Healthy,homemade, fresh lunch and dinner,Open 11am - 9pm. 7 days. Located atI-75 Exit 270, Waters. 989-705-1800

DJ/KARAOKE SERVICE available forweddings, clubs or parties.References and information atwww.larryentertainment.com. 989-732-3933

Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Sales andService. Quality Workmanship 989-350-1857

33years experience. In home service.989-732-1403


Home cooked Turkey and Fixin's.Daily $5.99 lunch specials. $6.99dinner specials. Old 27 SouthGaylord. Open 7 days for breakfast,lunch & dinner.

&Powerwashing. Residential &Commercial. Fully insured. Free esti-mates. 989-350-7944

SANDBLASTING & Painting. 231-585-

7406

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Ave. Grayling. 11-5pm W-F. Sat. byAppointment. Walk-ins welcome- stop

in when you are downtown.SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. $50 fortune-up. Parts & Labor included onmost models of lawn mowers andsnowblowers. Gaylord, Grayling. 989-350-2348

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APS Mini-Warehouse of Gaylord has 5x10units available for just $30 a month. Nolong term contract necessary. In town,safe storage. Call 989-732-8160.

start-ing at $15 month. 989-732-2721 or

989-370-6058

Heated or Cold storage available forWinter, Spring, Summer, Fall, 989-732-0724

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feet of sandy beach frontage on Lake Huron, this gorgeous,

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This real estate offering is absolutely stunning both inside

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featuring a cathedral ceiling finished in tongue and groove

wood that is accented by wood beams, a wall of windowsframing the spectacular Lake Huron views and stained glass

skylights filtering an abundance of natural lighting into the

space. The kitchen and dining areas flow seamlessly with the

main living space, making this an excellent design for enter-

taining or gathering with the family. The living area also fea-

tures a majestic stone fireplace with an Osburn heatalator

insert perfect for warming cool evenings and winter after-

noons.

Outside, the property is highlighted by a three-season

gazebo, patio overlooking the lakefront, two garages; an

attached two-and-a-half car plus a detached two-and-a-half

car size, stone paver walks and of course, a magnificent

sandy beach with an easterly view capturing mesmerizing

sunrises. The property is located just minutes form

Hammond Bay Harbor, which offers a boat launch or sea-sonal slippages able to accommodate up to 45-foot water-

craft.The list of amenities and extras with this home and prop-

erty goes on and on. For those interested in owning anabsolutely amazing Great Lakes retreat for a listing price of

just $249,900 this is a must see offering. Call Carol Steiger

today for a private showing. (231) 627-9991 or [email protected]


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www.NorthernRealEstate.comOffice: 989-732-1707 Toll Free: 800-828-9372

1738 S. Otsego Ave., P.O. Box 641 Gaylord, MI 49735

CLOSE TO OTSEGO LAKE FOR SUMMER FUN!2 Bed, 1 Bath Move In Condition BOCA with Full Basement

and Attached Garage. New Roof (Nov 2011), Newer Windows,Furnace. Close to Town, Trails and Otsego Lake. Comes

Furnished Too. $49,900. MLS #276289

20K PRICEREDUCTION!!

Bright,Open,Cheery 2Bed,2 Bath Home onthe Wildwood GolfCourse.Sparkling

Hardwood Floors,CozyNatl Gas Fireplace,

Welcoming CoveredPorch Up Front andRoomy Wrap AroundDeck Looking on 7th

Fairway.Fenced in Play Area for Kids and HUGE Unfinished Bonus Roomfor Extra Bedrooms, Play Area,or Workshop.All on 2 Landscaped Lots

with In Ground Sprinkler.Live on the Golf Course with NO ASSN DUES.Plus just a chip shot to All Sport Wildwood Lake for Water Sport

Activities $143,500. MLS #277116

GREATTRAIL

GETAWAY3 Bed, 1 BathCabin with 50Feet of AusableRiver Frontage.

SurprisinglyRoomy with NoWasted Space.Can Easily Sleep

6 or More forthose Weekend

or Week Long Getaways. Completely Furnished. SnowmobileTrail Out Front Door. River Out Back Door.

$54,500. MLS #277806

$10K PRICEDROP!

Charming Year Long orVacation Home in

Canada Creek.3 Beds, 21/2 Baths.Cedar SidedInside.Low Maint Vinyl

Siding Outside.WalkOut Basement,Gas

Fireplace,Roomy Deck,Attached 2 1/2 Car

Garage plus AdditionalGarage for S torage-Toys.Newer Well-Septic System.Enjoy All thatCanada Creek has to Offer Including 13,500 Acres for Hunting-Fishing,5 Lakes, 2 Blue Ribbon Trout Streams,Archery and Gun

Ranges.$159,000. MLS #276951

SPARKLING3 Bed, 2 Bath

Country Ranch on

30 Acres. SpotlessCountry Kitchen,Hickory Cabinets,Center Island, 6

Panel Oak Doors,Marvin Windows,

Vaulted Ceiling &Vermont Castings

Wood Stove for UpNorth Feel. Recently Completed Full Finished Basement. 2 1/2Car Garage, 60 X 40 Pole Bldg w/ 12 Ft Walls. All Surrounded by

Rolling Acres of Maple, Beechwood and Birch. $279,000.MLS #275255

A SQUARE 160ACRES

with Trees, Hills,Trails, Water, GrazingLand, A Pole Building

and a Gorgeous 2Story Country

Home. Need I SayMore? Okay, How

About 4 Bedrooms, 3Baths, Master Suite,Hardwood Floors,

Fireplace, Woodburner, Zoned Radiant Heat, Full WalkoutBasement, Huge Deck on One Side of Home, Covered Wrapped

Around Deck on Two Other Sides, Huge Pole Bldg with 14 FootDoors for RV Storage. $758,000. MLS #272584

GREATUP

NORTHGET-

AWAYQuaint LogCabin onthe Lake.CharmingInside andOut with

nearly 100Feet of

Frontage on Arrowhead Lake.Turn Key and Completely Furnished.$54,500. MLS #277807

GORGEOUSCUSTOM

FULL LOGHOMEDeep in the

Woods. StonePerma Log

Fireplace. HugeDeck Out Front.Loft Balcony Out

Back. Jet Tub.Full Basement,Steel Roof, and

Full Log Garage with Rear Door. Backs Up to 1000s of Acres of

State Land. $199,000. MLS #276669

Nice Well MaintainedRentals Available

2 and 3 bedrooms

Call989-732-1707

Featured HomeOn the Market

Key Areas to PayAttention to

When Buying aHome

Compliments of Ed Wohlfiel

Looking for a new home can be exciting and frustrat-

ing. You can help a lleviate the frustration by paying close

attention to five key areas of the homes you're consider-

ing buying; it may save you money in the long run.

Don Walker is an inspector and owner of Ace Home

Inspections. He says there are five areas in homes that hefrequently reports problems with. They are electrical,

foundation, plumbing, the attic, and landscaping.

Tip # 3 - Plumbing

Walker says another big area of concern is the plumb-

ing. It's an area that you can't always spot as easily but it

can create expensive repairs if plumbing issues go either

undetected or are not properly fixed. "Mold forms under-

neath sinks when people have a leak and they fix the pipe

but they don't take care of the mold," says Walker.

He says things like caulking the sink can help prevent

mold. "That's my number one thing I always find -- bad

sinks," says Walker.

He says that when you look at the sink, look behind it

and most of the time you will discover a little crack.

"What happens is, when you wash dishes or you wash

your hands in the bathroom or the kitchen, the water

gets in that crack and seeps down. Once the water gets

behind the cabinet it's in a perfect position to create

mold," says Walker. The dampness, humidity, and lack of

light can turn that area beneath the sink into a mold-

breeding ground.

16113 Inla Lane, OcqueocContact; Carol Steiger, RE/MAX NORTH, Cheboygan, (231) 627-9991

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SUV

1999 GMC Suburban SLT 4x4.Reduced to Go! A nice Suburban 4x4.running boards, CD, room for familyand cargo.. perfect for a SummerVacation. Take it for a test drive.$3,449. Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5. 4x4. Powereverything, seats 7, tow package.Payments only $250 a month. Petoskey

Auto Group, Nobody Sell For Less 2215N. US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.www.petoskeyautogroup.com

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4.Reduced $1,000 to go! Perfect vehiclefor Northern Michigan. Its a red hotbargain.. for anyone looking for aReliable 4x4 and Save! $8,995. DaveKring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2005 Dodge Durango 4x4. Seats 7,Power, cruise, air, tow package. Paymentsas low as $250 a month. Petoskey AutoGroup, Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.www.petoskeyautogroup.com

SUV

2006 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4. Reduced

$1,000 59k miles.. clean from top

to bottom. Great Tires, gray cloth

seats, fully inspected. tow pkg. per-

fect for the family. $12,749. Dave



2008 GMC Acadia SLE. Save $2,000

this week. A great buy on a great SUV.

Super Clean in and out! Lots of roomand great features Surround you..

see it today. $14,949. Dave Kring



2009 Dodge Journey SE. Price

dropped $2,000 to go! Plus its a real

gas saver!!! 25 MPG Hwy. Sporty,

sharp & clean, 6-disc CD, Two tone

Seats and roomy. $9,995. Dave Kring



SUV

2011 Chevy Traverse AWD. Save

Thousands from New a 1 owner w/

extended Chevrolet CERTIFIED new

car warranty!!! A wealth amenities

And low miles.. make it a buy!



Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2011 Ford Escape Limited 4x4. 1

owner w/ less than 22k miles, 24

mpg! Leather, Sunroof, fog lights,Bluetooth, steering audio controls.

Perfect For any season! $22,499.



2585.

TRUCKS

2002 Ford Ranger Edge Ext. Cab

4x4. Low miles, CD, Tow, box rail cov-

ers, rear sliding window, bed mat,

automatic, charcoal cloth, great truck

for all your Needs, Save $1,000 Now!



Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

TRUCKS

2007 Chevy Avalanche LT 4x4. Luxury

& comfort of a SUV.. Utility of a truck all

in one. leather, Sunroof, running

boards, Z-71 off road pkg. Save $1,000

this week. $24,750. Dave Kring

Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31 North,

Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD w/

Plow. A Plow In the Summer? This

truck is such a good deal, that getting

a Western power angle plow with it, isalmost like Getting the Plow for FREE.



Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

2008 Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4.

Very well cared for local vehicle!

From the chrome wheels to the cargo

box. Many extras like bed liner, box

rail protectors, Bug guards and more!



Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

TRUCKS

2003 Ford Ranger. Beautiful truck

with great gas mileage. Payments

only $199 a month. Petoskey Auto

Group, Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N.

US-31, Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.

www.petoskeyautogroup.com

2004 Chevy Avalanche 4x4. Great

looking truck. Payments as low as

$199 a month. Petoskey Auto Group,Nobody Sell For Less 2215 N. US-31,

Petoskey, MI 231-347-6080.

www.petoskeyautogroup.com

2009 Chevy Silverado LT Ext Cab

4x4. 1 owner! Special Priced this

week! 18 Alloy Wheels on deep tread

Duelers, Z-71 Off Road Package,

Chrome Tow Hooks , Bed Liner &

more! $24,249. Dave Kring



VANS

2000 Pontiac Montana Van. Clean,well maintained, great condition,clean, just under 150,000 miles. V-6,Front wheel drive, towing package,cruise, power, $4,199 obo. Phone231-360-1435 or 231-409-7692.

WANTED

MOTORCYCLES WANTED dead oralive. Always buying vintage cycle hel-mets and old toys. 231-649-0077

SAVAGE and STEVENS RIFLES.

Possibly others. 989-390-1529

Wanted: Baseball, Football,Basketball and Hockey cards. Before1972. 231-373-0842

Wanted: OUTBOARD MOTORS, any size,running or not. Also selling OutboardMotors. Call 231-546-6000

Wanted: Used Cooking Oil. We willrecycle those large containers ofused cooking oil from your deep fryer.Maxx Garage. 989-732-4789

Wanted: Used motor oil.Transmission oil and hydraulic oil.Maxx Garage. 989-732-4789

REAL ESTATE SALES STATISTICSProvided to you by and based on information from the Water WonderlandMLS, Inc. for the period June 4, 2012 through June 10, 2012.(RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ONLY)

DAYS DOLLARVOLUME NUMBER OF NUMBER OFCOUNTY ON MARKET SOLD UNITS SOLD UNITS AVAILABLE

Alcona 0 $0 0 50Alpena 174 $847,400 13 348Antrim 0 $0 0 58Cheboygan 80 $153,900 2 547Crawford 162 $80,000 2 199Mackinac 0 $0 0 68Montmorency 254 $242,000 5 204Oscoda 28 $55,000 1 156Otsego 69 $702,329 8 441Presque Isle 303 $366,101 4 279

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