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Office: 989-732-1707 Toll Free: 800-828-9372
1738 S. Otsego Ave., P.O. Box 641 Gaylord, MI 49735
WELL
MAINTAINED
RENTALS
CALL 732-1707
PRICE REDUCED!!
Sweet and Neet 3 Bed, 3 Bath
Prow Front Ranch on
Michaywe Pines Golf Course.
Very Inviting from the T&G
Entryway to the Hardwood-
Tile Floor Combo in the
Dining Area. Main Floor
Family Room Doubles as Man
Cave Complete with
Fireplace and Wet Bar.
Beautifully Landscaped with
Gorgeous View of the Golf
Course. Natural Gas,
Sprinkler System and Alarm System. $169,000. MLS #272309
A VIEW TO
LIVE FOR!
User Friendly 3 Bed, 2
Bath, Prow Front Chalet
with Gorgeous Views of
Northern Mich.A Square
Fenced In 10 Acres Great
for Horses or Other
Critters. Barn with Water-
Electric and Greenhouse
Too. Gaylord to Mackinac
Trail 1/2 mile away. Pellet
Stove Easily Warms Entire
Home. Paved Road Access.
Close to Gaylord. $139,500. MLS #271297
REDUCED
AGAIN!!
Sweet Otsego Lake
Getaway. Cozy 2 Bed,
1 Bath Chalet with
Big Garage for All the
Toys and Unfinished
Bonus Room Above.
Public Access to Lake
Just a Hop, Skip and
Jump Away.
$45,000.
MLS #272243
NEW PRICE
A Frisbee Throw Away from
Big Bear Lake! Impeccable 3
Bed, 2 Bath Chalet with 2 1/2
Garage and Deeded Access to
Big Bear.You'll Also Find Tile
Floors,A Wood Burning
Fireplace, Full Basement,
Natural Gas Heat and Central
Air. Seller says what the heck,
throw in a Home Warranty
and give em the Mineral
Rights too! Last One in the
Water is a Rotten Egg!
$127,500. MLS #273198
GREAT UP
NORTH
GETAWAY
Quaint Log Cabin
on the Lake.
Charming Inside
and Out with nearly
100 Feet of Frontage
on Arrowhead Lake.
Turn Key and
Completely
Furnished.
$59,500.
MLS #274224
NORTHERN
MICHIGAN
RETREAT
3 Bd, 2 Bth Home on 10
Wooded Acres & Deeded
Access to West Lake.
Hardwood & Tile Floors.
Economical Pellet Stove
Heat.Whole House
Generator.Workshop. 2 1/2
Car Attached Garage plus
32X40 & 20X26 Pole Bldg
for Toys. 13Ft Doors.Wired
for Motorhome. Private West Lake Provides Fishing & Sandy Beach.
$239,900. MLS #272895
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Featured Home
On the Market
Avoiding the
Common
Mistakes that
Homebuyers
Make
If you are planning to buy a
house, it is essential that you
take note of the various things
that you should avoid. Many
homebuyers have regretted
some of the decisions they have
made because they were not
able to purchase the king of
house they want to have. Some
feel that they did not get the
value they paid for. To avoid
such feelings, take note of these
common mistakes that buyers
often commit:
Failing to appropriate the
right budget
Buyers are excited about their
first purchase. This often causes
them to neglect to consider
other items in their budget.
When you are purchasing a
house, you should not only focus
on the actual price of the prop-
erty, you should include other
expenses that you will incur
after the purchase. It is also
important that you have saved
enough for the down payments
so that you will not have difficul-
ty paying off your monthly mort-
gage in the future.
Not conducting enough
investigation regarding location
Location is very important
when you are looking for a new
house to buy. No matter how
beautiful the house is, it will not
be a good find unless it is in a
good location. Consider your
needs and the needs of your
family as well. It has to be acces-
sible to public transport, school
and other essential establish-
ments. Check the crime rate as
well. See to it that the neighbor-
hood is safe for your children.
Purchasing the property
without an agent
The process of purchasing a
house is complex. Having an
agent will make is so much easi-
er. If you have an agent, he will
represent you properly during
the transaction. He will also
guide you in your decision-mak-
ing. Moreover, he will help you
find your ideal home.
Remember, he has access to var-
ious lists of properties for sale.
This gives you more options.
And when you find your dream
home, he will assist you during
the decision making process.
Not conducting a home
inspection
A home inspection is essential
to know the real condition of the
house. This will help you identi-
fy its actual value as well. The
inspection also offers different
benefits. First, it helps you
decide whether to continue the
purchase or not. Another is that
you can use the report of the
inspector to negotiate for a
lower price. And finally, this will
help you prepare the amount
needed for the repair.
Not doing the final walk-
through
The final walkthrough is cru-
cial because this is your last
chance to check if the seller
adhered to what has been
agreed in the purchase contract.
This also allows you to see the
quality of work done. During this
time, you can check if the prop-
erty is in the condition you want
it to be.
Home purchase should be an
exciting and rewarding experi-
ence. To make sure that you will
not feel bad about your pur-
chase, avoid the mistakes enu-
merated above. Plan your pur-
chase carefully and research
about where your property will
be. Moreover, see to it that you
check the house carefully and
make sure that you inspect it
again before the final closing.
3450 Grange Hall Rd, Wolverine
Contact; Brian Jergenson, Keith Dressel Realty, Gaylord, (989) 732-1707
By Jim Akans
This custom built log home located a few miles east
of Wolverine is set upon 80 acres of gently rolling coun-
tryside framed by woodlands teaming with wildlife.
There is even a stream (Bradley Creek) that meanders
across the property. The setting is simply extraordi-
nary, and the views from the raised deck extending
across the rear of the home are truly breathtaking.
Situated at the end of a county-maintained road, this
five-bedroom, three and a half bath, full log home fea-
tures a wide array of top-notch amenities, with a spa-
cious layout that perfectly compliments the expansive
outdoor vistas.
Among the many elegant features in this home
design are beautifully finished hardwood floors, tongue
and groove wood interior walls and ceilings, a magnifi-
cent fireplace with stone surround that serves as the
focal point in the two story great room, a professional-
ly finished lower level walk-out that includes two bed-
rooms, a full bath, and huge family room area with
wood pellet stove, and a gorgeous master suite on the
main level with a master bath the includes a fully tile
walk-in shower and vanity with granite countertop.
There is an abundance of storage space in this home,
with several walk-in closets, extra storage space in the
upper level knee-walls, built-in cabinetry in the main
level laundry/mud room area, basement storage space,
plus and attached two and a half car garage.
ATVs, boats, lawn implements and more will find an
ideal home in the detached 30 x 50 foot pole barn locat-
ed just a few steps from the main home. The interior of
the barn has not been partitioned, so those who have
horses have an open palette for creating a custom-
designed spot for them.
And thats the magic of this property and location.
With about half of the 80 acre parcel being open field, it
is an ideal setting for grazing, or simply gazing from the
rear deck, great room, master suite, or dining area (all
of which offer direct access to the deck) and immersing
the senses in the tranquil vieww of the northern coun-
tryside.
Listed at $299,000 - Call Brian Jergenson today for a
private showing. (989) 732-1707 or email brian@north-
ernrealestate.com .
Custom Log Home on 80 acres
offers breathtaking views
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A few appointments are still available in
Antrim County this month for women eligible
for the Health Departments Breast & Cervical
Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). Eligible
women are age 40 to 64 from Antrim,
Charlevoix, Emmet, or Otsego counties with-
out health insurance or without coverage for
mammograms and who meet income guide-
lines. Thanks to the Antrim County High Tea
for Breast Cancer Prevention, women who
live in Antrim County will receive gas gift card
to help with expenses for travel to and from
their appointments.
Many women are surprised at how high
the income guidelines are for the BCCCP pro-
gram, said Pat Fralick, Director of Family &
Community Health Services for the Health
Department of Northwest Michigan. They
expect Health Department programs are only
for people with severe financial needs.
Fralick said the guidelines are based on
family size. For example, a woman with a
family of four can have an income up to
$55,000 and qualify for BCCCP. The program
includes a clinical breast exam, Pap test,
mammogram, and if further testing is needed
that is covered too. Cancer treatment is cov-
ered by the Medicaid Treatment Act.
BCCCP clients are also eligible for the
WISEWOMAN program. The WISEWOMAN
program focuses on reducing risk factors for
heart disease. Clients receive blood pressure
and cholesterol screening, a health history
review, and assessment of current behaviors
related to nutrition, physical activity, and
smoking. Based on their risk, clients work
with public health nurses to make goals to
improve their health. The nurses offer sup-
port, reinforcement, and education during
lifestyle counseling sessions.
If they are age 50 or over, BCCCP clients
may also receive screening for colorectal can-
cer. These programs are very important for
our BCCCP clients, said Fralick. Often, the
annual exam they receive at the Health
Department is the only visit they make to a
health care provider.
Preventing and identifying disease early is
what we are all about. We say, Do it for your-
self, do it for your family. The Health
Department of Northwest Michigan is man-
dated by the Michigan Public Health Code to
promote wellness, prevent disease, provide
quality healthcare, address health problems
of vulnerable populations, and protect the
environment for the residents and visitors of
Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego
counties. For additional information about
the BCCCP program, or to schedule an
appointment in Mancelona, Charlevoix,
Petoskey/Harbor Springs, or Gaylord, call
800-432-4121.
Appointments for free
mammograms
available in Antrim
County for eligible women
By Munir Moosa Sewani
For generation, people are not only using garlic because of
its medicinal value, but traditionally, people have rubbed
their bodies with it, buried it besides their bodies in coffin,
worn it around their necks, draped it on household walls and
even prayed to it. This great bulb has a lot of benefits, because
no other plant has been held out for so long as a cure for so
many human ailments. That's why garlic has been considered
as the "Wonder Drug."
Garlic has been used medicinally for many years for treat-
ing bites, tumors, ulcers, snakebite, wounds, headaches, heart
diseases, cancer, pimples, measles and many more. It also
prevents infections such as the common cold, cough because
of its Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal and Anti-viral property.
As this proverb is very common that, "An apple a day, keeps
the doctor away."
In the same manner, "A single bulb of garlic a day can keep
diseases away."
In general, it exhibits antioxidant activity, which is good for
your skin. It also contains flavonoid, which is good for heart
and body. Garlic contains a range of compounds including
Allicin, which is a pungent oily liquid that gives crushed garlic
cloves their characteristic smell, and has been shown to be the
antibacterial agent due to its active sulphur. Raw garlic is very
smelly, so in order to reduce its smell, you can simply add it to
your gravy, salad dressings, to soup, yummy pizza or just gar-
nish it before serving or have it in your own style.
TIPS:
Garlic is just magnificent and phenomenal. I am providing
few of the basics known and reliable home remedies for some
specific ailments, which you could try at your home.
If you have cold and flu, then take small amount of garlic
every day until the infection disappears. Garlic tends to
reduce the frequency of colds and flu without any side effects.
A suggested dose would be two or three cloves of raw or
cooked garlic a day.
As teens, you may face acne, blemishes or blackheads on
your skin. If you want to reduce it, or if you just want to glow
up your skin, then take two cloves of raw garlic regularly with
warm water early in the morning. It works as a blood cleanser
and clean your system internally. Do not eat chocolates, spicy
or oily food during this treatment and rinse your face five
times a day with cold water. Drinks lots of water daily to flush
off toxic waste from the blood and urinate whenever you feel
that your bladder is full .Else, apply a cut clove gently on the
affected area only if you have no sensitivity to it.
If you have High Cholesterol Level, use garlic in your food.
This is the better way for heart patients to reduce their cho-
lesterol level. Modern medical science suggests one reason
that garlic might reduce cholesterol, i.e. Garlic is a proven
anti-oxidant. This property might help to prevent LDL (Low
Density Lipo Protein) from being oxidized. In this way the
cholesterol build-up that clogs the arteries could perhaps be
reduced by garlic.
If you are very fat and want to loose weight, squeeze half
lemon juice in one glass of luke warm water and drink it with
two cloves of raw garlic regularly twice a day (morning and
evening), for about three months. Avoid using starchy foods
and fats. Do exercise regularly. You'll amazingly fell a great
change in your body.
If you have Wrinkles, and you want to use anti ageing
cream, it would be better to use 3 cloves of garlic regularly as
it has a powerful antioxidant effect, which help to protect the
body against damaging Free Radicals. Remember, out skin is
made up of collagen and it looses elasticity on yearly basis.
Therefore, use garlic and do exercise regularly for the positive
results.
If you have an Earache, put two or three drops of warm gar-
lic oil in the ears.
Take garlic to boost the weight of babies in the womb. Thus,
when they are born, they are heavier than they would have
been if you hadn't taken garlic. Some babies are born too
small, so garlic is a definite boon in these cases too.
Use two raw garlic daily to reduce the risk of cancer, due to
its Anti-Carcinogenic properties. It helps prevent cancerous
compounds from forming and developing into tumors. It also
inhibits the growth of tumors.
If any insect bites you at the seaside, you just crush the gar-
lic and apply it to the affected area to reduce pain and to
remove poison.
HOW TO TAKE GARLIC:
Crush two or three small cloves of raw garlic and eat it raw
or boiled, before going to sleep. You can have it with a glass of
milk or with water. Please do not take more than two or three
raw cloves of garlic per day as it might makes your blood thin-
ner and might cause serious ailments.
Contra-indications/precautions:
Do not consume more than three to four raw cloves of gar-
lic a day.
Patients having heart and other problems should take med-
ical advice before consuming it.
It's best to avoid garlic before any surgery because it could
probably disturb Anticoagulants.
If you are on any medication, always check with your doc-
tor first before taking raw garlic.
Asthma patients should not use it as it worsens the symp-
toms of Asthma.
If you have sensitive skin, I recommend not using physical-
ly on the affected area. Raw garlic can burn delicate skin! Do
not use directly on skin if your skin is sensitive or susceptible
to rashes or other skin reactions without consulting your doc-
tor first. People who are or may be allergic to garlic or any of
its sulfur compounds shouldn't try direct garlic application
on skin too.
SIDE-EFFECTS:
Although, garlic is a natural Anti-biotic but a very small
number of people have been known to exhibit
Hypersensitivity to garlic. Garlic allergy includes skin rash,
temperature and headaches. Garlic intolerance could result in
Heartburn or Flatulence.
POINTS TO BE NOTED:
It's important to remember that the effect of garlic on cold
and flu comes from Allicin and this can be obtained from
crushed, raw garlic and is destroyed by over cooking.
Garlic cloves cooked whole have very little medicinal value.
Garlic with strong smell has more Sulphur in it, which is
good enough for medicinal purpose.
FEW FACTS ABOUT GARLIC:
Garlic helps to boost up our Metabolism rate. Thus help us
to reduce our weight easily.
Garlic helps reduce Atherosclerotic buildup (Plaque) within
the arterial system.
Garlic lowers or helps to regulate Blood Sugar.
Garlic helps to prevent blood clots from forming, reducing
the possibility of Strokes.
Garlic helps to prevent Cancer, especially of the digestive
system, prevent certain tumors from growing larger and
reduces the size of certain tumors.
Garlic helps to remove heavy metals such as lead and mer-
cury from the body.
Raw garlic is a proven natural antibiotic and, while far less
strong than modern antibiotics, can still kill some strains of
bacteria that have become immune or resistant to
modern antibiotics.
Garlic dramatically
reduces yeast
infections in
body parts.
It helps to
make our
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etc.
OPTOMETRISTS
Dr. Kari Visser-Robel &
Dr. Julie Timperley
713 South Wisconsin Ave.
Gaylord, MI 49735
Phone 989.705.1255
Fax 989.705.1476
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Health & Wellness
By Regina Kay
The most common side effect experienced
by user of teeth whitening techniques can be
tooth sensitivity and or gum irritation.
While this can happen, most people find
that the problem settles down, as tooth sensi-
tivity is usually just a passing sensation when
people first start using teeth bleaching and as
your teeth get used to the process it stops
occurring.
Gum sensitivity on the
other hand can be because
too much gel is used. Care
must be taken not to over fill
the bleaching trays as when
worn over the teeth the gel
can ooze out on to the gums
causing irritation.
Another cause could be ill
fitting bleaching trays. Care
should be taken to trim them
down if any part of the tray
overlaps the gums. This can
be done easily with a pair if
scissors.
If any of the above prob-
lems have been experienced,
don't worry they can be
reduced by shortening the
time that you spend on a ses-
sion of teeth bleaching slight-
ly.
You can also limit the fre-
quency that you use teeth
whitening for a while until
the sensitivity goes away.
You will soon find the optimum time and
frequency that suits you to use teeth whiten-
ing.
Whether you do it fast or more slowly the
results are the same in the end.
If the teeth sensitivity is a problem, using a
tooth paste specially formulated for sensitive
teeth when brushing your teeth could be a
very sensible solution.
What are the side effects and
limitations of tooth whitening?
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AUCTIONS
AUCTION: AUGUST 19 (Fri);
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MATT'S OUTBOARD MOTORS. Buy,
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BUSINESS FOR SALE
FOR SALE: SOPHIA'S of Mackinaw
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from the Fort, next to Southbound I-
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49701. 231-436-8931
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CASH FOR OLD CARS. Please don't
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for a free consultation at 989-348-
7777. We are a debt relief agency
and assist people in bankruptcy.
FIREWOOD & WOODSTOVE
Burt Moeke Firewood. Cut, Split,
Delivered. 231-631-9600.
FIREWOOD, $45 face cord. You
haul, Gaylord. 231-585-7406
FREE HEAT & HOT WATER.
Eliminate monthly heating bills with
Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE
from Central Boiler. Call today, 989-
733-7651
HARD MAPLE & BEECH. 1-2 year
old wood & green. Call for details.
989-732-5878
MIKE BROWN & SONS, Summer
deals on firewood. Energy drafts
accepted. 231-420-1254
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
Dave1@WeeklyChoice.com.
FRESH FOOD & PRODUCE
SWEET CORN, Burzynski Farm, 4
miles East of Gaylord on Big Lake
Road. Follow the signs. 989-732-
1820
FURNITURE
3 piece bedroom set. Headboard,
Armoire and 2 piece dresser. $500.
Call 989-732-4758
BALCONY PUB SET. Two chairs, 48
tile table, $150. 989-786-5304
BEDROOM SET, One piece, queen
size, light red oak, $2,500. 989-
786-5304
GARAGE & YARD SALE
GREAT ROOMS! Quality Pre-Owned
Furniture. New mattresses: Twin
$89, Full $109, Queen $139. 148
W. Main St. Downtown Gaylord, cor-
ner of Main and N. Court St.
www.greatroomsgaylord.com. Call
989-748-4849
Mom passed at 84. married 60
years, emptying house. Crafts,
materials, doll-making, doll houses,
doll furniture, embroidery.
Collectibles, housewares, furniture,
flower pots, double bed knitting
machine, cradle and more. Off M-
18 in Willows. North of
Roscommon. Friday, Saturday 9-4,
Sunday 9-2
The Cheboygan County Humane
Society is holding Northern
Michigans Largest Garage Sale
August 26-28 at the Cheboygan
County Fair Grounds. Friday and
Saturday times are 9am to 5pm.
Sunday times are 10am to 1pm. A
Special Auction will be held on
Sunday at 2pm. Donated items will
be accepted on Wednesday, August
24 from 10am 2pm. Your dona-
tions and purchases help the ani-
mals of Cheboygan and Presque
Isle counties.
GARAGE & YARD SALE
HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Sell it
with a classified ad, just $2.00 for
10 words. Why bother with a
Garage Sale? Sell it the easy way, in
the Weekly Choice.
GUNS
STEINER MUSEUM GUN SHOW,
Sept. 3rd, 10am-4pm. 2 miles
North of Fairview on M-33. Guns,
parts, ammo, etc. Buy, Sell & Trade.
Free admission. Phone 989-848-
5320
HAY & STRAW
For Sale: Hay, Round bales. Mixed
grass, dry and balage. 989-939-
8823
HELP WANTED
Boyne City High School has an
opening for a Varsity Girls
Basketball Coach for the 2011-12
school year. Please submit a letter
of interest, resume, and references
to: Mike Wilson, AD; 1035 Boyne
Ave., Boyne City, MI 49712.
Direct Service Worker - Full-time
position available at the Otsego
County Commission on Aging.
Looking for caring, compassionate
person with excellent customer
service skills. Duties include provi-
sion of homemaking, personal care
and respite care to frail, older
adults. Seeking worker with current
CNA certification. Work schedule
both requires and provides flexibili-
ty. Dedication to agency, staff team
and clients expected. Must be a
team player committed to policies
and procedures of the agency.
Applications available at the
Otsego County Commission on
Aging, 120 Grandview Boulevard,
Gaylord, & also accessible on the
agency website at
www.OtsegoCountyCOA.org. Please
submit applications by August 20,
2011. EOE.
Direct Service Worker - Part-time
positions available with the Otsego
County Commission on Aging.
Looking for caring, compassionate
person with excellent customer
service skills. Duties include provi-
sion of homemaking, personal care
and respite care to frail, older
adults. Seeking workers with cur-
rent CNA certification or those
interested in participating in train-
ing to secure CNA certification.
Work schedule, including nights
and weekends, both requires and
provides flexibility. Dedication to
the agency, staff team and clients
expected. Must be a team player
committed to policies and proce-
dures of the agency. Applications
available at the Otsego County
Commission on Aging, 120
Grandview Boulevard, Gaylord, and
also accessible on the agency web-
site at www. OtsegoCountyCOA.org.
Please submit applications by
August 20, 2011. EOE.
Springs Window Fashions, Grayling
Two 3:30 pm 2:00 am posi-
tions. Assembler-Operator I-Wood
general factory labor. Team
Coordinator hourly position. Start
on day shift, then move to after-
noons after training period.
Supervision experience required.
Both positions have 4-day regular
work week and require HS/GED &
good work record. Wood-related
manufacturing experience pre-
ferred. Drug free workplace.
Qualified vets welcomed. Apply at:
www.springswindowfashions.com
or Michigan Works office. Equal
Opportunity Employer.
HELP WANTED
Ellsworth's Little Lancer pre-school
program is in need of an assistant.
The assistant will work 20 hours
each week and must possess a
CDA or an associates degree in
child development. This position
will be open until filled. Interested
applicants are asked to contact
Lynn Aldrich Spearing at 231-588-
2544 ASAP.
Home Companion Home Health
care Aide positions available. 1-
866-808-2797
HOMES FOR RENT
2 - 3 BEDROOM HOUSES. One on
Otsego Lake. 989-732-4318
HOMES FOR SALE
2-3 BEDROOM, 1 bath home, full
basement, attached garage. Close
to city of Gaylord, completely reno-
vated. $62,500. 989-732-0402
NORTHLAND HOMES We sell
Energy Star homes. Give us a call
for an appointment. 989-370-6058
WATER FRONT PROPERTY. Chalet
style home with 3 bedrooms, 2
baths, 1 car garage. 6.75 acres
frontage on Five Lakes. Seasonal
log cabin also on site. Gaylord
schools, privacy and tranquility only
three miles from Gaylord.
$139,000. Additional 4.37 acres
with heated workshop available.
Call 989-370-0488
HOUSEHOLD
Air conditioner. $100. Call 989-
732-4758
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.
NECCHI SEWING MACHINE.
Straight, zigzag and buttonhole.
Walking, cut and sew feet, $200.
989-786-5304
PREMIER WALK-IN BATHTUB with
hydrotherapy, white, great condi-
tion, $3000. 989-786-5304
LAND & PROPERTY
LOTS FOR SALE in Waters & Guthrie
Lakes. Reasonable. 989-732-
7676, 989-732-7933
MANUFACTURED HOMES
For Rent or Sale on Contract. 3
Bedroom Manufactured home.
$500 down, $500 month. Gaylord
area MSHDA approved 866-570-
1991.
NEW & REPOS: Double-Wides, 16's,
14's. Take anything on trade.
Financing available. Michigan East
Side Sales. www.michiganeast-
sidesales.net. 989-354-6867 or
866-570-1991.
REDUCED DRASTICALLY, MUST
SELL. Only mobile home in park
with a 2 car garage. Too many
beautiful features to mention.
Nottingham Forest, Gaylord. 989-
731-2664, cell 989-350-8340
MEDICAL & HEALTH
Legend Mobility Scooter. Low
hours, 350 pound capacity. Call
Toni at 989-619-6057
Rascal Mobility Cart. $350. Call
989-732-4758
TRAMADOL 180 Tablets $109 with
free overnight delivery from U.S.
pharmacy! No hidden fees! C.O.D.,
E-check, Mastercard. 866-562-
8049 www.4Tramadol.com
MISCELLANEOUS
LOWEST COST IN MICHIGAN! CLAS-
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area's widest distribution paper &
the lowest cost for advertising.
Place ads on-line at
www.WeeklyChoice.com or call
989-732-8160. Distributed weekly
from St. Ignace to Roscommon.
Northern Michigan's best choice for
buying and selling.
MOTORCYCLES & ATV
2000 Bombardier DS 650 4-wheel-
er. Excellent Condition. $1,600.
Call 989-732-4758
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@classicrunners.com
MUSIC
Beautiful Ludwig Baby Grand
piano. Circa 1920's, very nice con-
dition. Best offer from serious buy-
ers only. 231-546-3367
NATIONAL CLASSIFIEDS
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the U.S. and Canada with a classi-
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$695. Call the Weekly Choice, 989-
732-8160 or e-mail
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Reader Advisory: the National
Trade Association we belong to has
purchased some classifieds in our
paper. Determining the value of
their service or product is advised
by this publication. In order to avoid
misunderstandings, some advertis-
ers do not offer employment but
rather supply the readers with man-
uals, directories and other materi-
als 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 checking, license ID, or
credit card numbers. Also beware
of ads that claim to guarantee
loans regardless of credit and note
that if a credit repair company 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.
ACCREDITED HIGH School diploma
at home in a few short weeks. First
Coast Academy. Free brochure. Call
800-658-1180, x110.
www.fcahighschool.org
AIRLINE MECHANIC Rapid training
for high paying aviation mainte-
nance career. FAA predicts severe
shortage. Financial aid if qualified.
Job placement. AIM 877-384-5827
www.AviationMaintenance.edu
ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & Crafts
from home! Year-round work!
Excellent pay! No experience! Top
U.S. Company! 860-482-3955.
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Justice. Job Placement Assistance.
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DIVORCE $99 covers children, cus-
tody, property & debts.
Uncontested. Satisfaction guaran-
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250-8142.
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Call 24 hrs. Free Information! 877-
861-8585.
DRIVERS: CDLTRAININGNOW.COM
is now accepting applications for
driver trainees! 16 day company
sponsored CDL training now avail-
able! No experience or credit
required. 800-991-7531 #3130
www.CDLTrainingnow.com
HANDS ON CAREER. Rapid training
for Aviation Maintenance career.
Financial aid if qualified. Job place-
ment assistance. Housing avail-
able. AIM 866-430-5985.
www.AviationMaintenance.edu
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In Just 4 Weeks! Free brochure!
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LEARN FAST, Earn fast online.
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ed. Financial aid if qualified. Call
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
(Statewide Representation)
CRIMINAL MATTERS BANKRUPTCY
Free Consult on Above
JOHN P. S. MILLER ATTORNEY AT LAW
405 Lake, Roscommon, MI
989-275-4131 1-800-713-0077
OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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A Northern Michigan residential/recreational community and resort.
Servicing: Antrim and Otsego counties; Mancelona, Star and Hayes townships.
Centrally located between Gaylord, Waters, Mancelona, Alba and Boyne Country.
Go 1o www.lakesothenorthlOA.com or communitv news. directories. upcoming
eents. calendars. documents. bv-laws and restrictie coenants.
"Investment Lots
starting at $999"
"Ask about vacation
rentaIs
(231) 585-6200
www.lakesofthenorth.com
1,680 SQ FT RANCH
with full basement, 33x13
Family room, 24x12 breeze-
way, pine ceiling, corner fire-
place, acre with commons
behind and treed golf course in
front. 20x12 Toy Garage
Cement drive.Mineral Rights.
$129,900. MLS 273469
www.lukeselIheaerIh.tem
(231) 585-6200
www.lakesofthenorth.com
1990 MOBILE HOME
with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath,
well, septic and metal roof
new in 2009. Lot backs up
to Common Area and
Beaver Pond. $23,000.
MLS 268661
(231) 585-6200
www.lakesofthenorth.com
CHALET
22x12 '07 addition creating a
covered patio,lower walkout, 3
bedroom, 2 1/2 car garage, 2
lots, Magic heat/tubes &
blower,ceramic woodstove,'07
steel roof,granite counter
tops,unique wood interior.
$89,900. MLS 273353
Also or additional inormation about Lakes o the North............
Go to www.lakesothenorth.com to iew all o Lakes o the North amenities: Deer Run Gol (ourse: Settings
Restaurant: (ampers Village: (lubhouses and Lakes: Airstrip: Diamond \ Riding Stable: Sportmans. lriends
o Music and Social Actiities (ommittee inormation. as well as Vacation Rentals. lomes and Lots or sale..
Go to www.lakesothenorthhoa.com to iew the associations' site with monthlv calendar o eents. newsletter.
bv-laws and restrictie coanents and management inormation.
(231) 585-6200
www.lakesofthenorth.com
3 BEDROOM CHALET
located on 2 wooded lots. 1320 +
sq.ft. 1 1/2 baths, walk out base-
ment with mudroom. 1 car dry-
walled and insulated garage with
16.5 x 12.6 workshop. First floor
laundry was once a bedroom and
could be converted back to make
home 4 bedroom. Brick Driveway,
front deck. Home to be sold com-
pletely furnished. $85,000.
MLS 274658
(231) 585-6200
www.lakesofthenorth.com
RANCH,
3 BEDROOM, 1.75 BATH
Vaulted Pine T/G Ceiling in
Livingroom, Fireplace, 20 x 20
Garage with conveyor belt floor
cover for snowmobiles, 20x6 util-
ity/mudroom, METAL ROOF,
entire home has been totally
painted on the interior, all carpet
has been removed. HOME
WARRANTY. $82,500.
MLS 273840
(231) 585-6200
www.lakesofthenorth.com
CHALET SET IN THE WOODS
1350 sq.ft plus an Oasis 14 x 11
Screened Patio Room with knotty
pine accent and a step down
Family Room with cathedral ceiling
and fireplace; 3 bedrooms,1.5
baths;Home Warranty; Topas cast
iron stove; 2 LOTS; owned L/P
tank; newer windows and doors; 2
ft extension on garage; extended
roof/canopy over back door.
$84,900. MLS 274510
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THE OCEAN Corp. 10840 Rockley
Road, Houston, Texas 77099. Train
for a new career. Underwater
welder. Commercial diver.
NDT/Weld Inspector. Job place-
ment assistance and financial aid
available for those who qualify.
800-321-0298.
NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Positive Notes of Encouragement
are free in the Weekly Choice.
Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding,
Congratulations or just a Positive
Note all are free. E-Mail your Note
of Encouragement to
Office@WeeklyChoice.com
PETS
3 ADULT ENGLISH BULLDOGS. Nice
markings, gentle, housebroke.
989-619-7289
PETS
DOG TRAX GROOMING. Downtown
Gaylord, 220 Michigan Ave. Call for
your appointment today, 989-705-
TRAX (8729)
Purebred Shih tzu puppies. 2 boys
$300 each. 3 girls $350 each.
Mom is small, shots and wormed.
Ready now! 989-657-9393
REAL ESTATE
2 BED 1 bath home! $250 down
and $173 a month! 8851 Aurora
St., 48204. Owner Financing! Call
313-528-1995.
OPPORTUNITY IN Jefferson County.
30 Homes Available. REO's Sold at
deep discounts. Owner Financing!
Call 866-387-6935.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
2010 Springdale 31 foot fifth
wheel. New condition with Reese
hitch. $16,900. Call 989-619-1494
38 FOOT SALEM TRAVEL TRAILER,
2 slides, excellent condition,
$8,900. 989-370-6058
SERVICES
FRED'S TV & APPLIANCE SERVICE.
32 years experience. In home serv-
ice. 989-732-1403
SERVICES
DJ/KARAOKE SERVICE available for
weddings, clubs or parties.
References and information at
www.larryentertainment.com. 989-
732-3933
EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING.
Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Sales
and Service. Quality Workmanship
989-350-1857
Home Health care service provided
in your area. Companions, live-ins
and Aides. Hourly to 24 hour care.
Rates as low as $8.00/ hour. 1-
866-808-2797
Low Cost, Short Run Printing. 100
full color 8.5x11, one side, $25.
11x17 full color poster, one side,
Poster stock, $1 each. Competitive
priced graphic design also avail-
able. Contact the Weekly Choice,
989-732-8160.
One Man's Junk is another Man's
Treasure. Will haul your junk.
Sometimes will pay, sometimes
we'll charge. Call Trinity House 989-
858-3109
STORAGE
APS Mini-Warehouse of Gaylord
has 5x10 units available for just
$30 a month. No long term con-
tract necessary. In town, safe stor-
age. Larger units also available.
Call 989-732-8160.
STORAGE
BUCK PATH Mini Warehouses start-
ing at $15 month. 989-732-2721
or 989-370-6058
Heated or Cold storage available
for Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall,
989-732-0724
TRUCKS
2000 DODGE 1500 Sport Quad
cab, 4x4, tonneau cover, 360, V-8,
Sharp truck, must see. $7,200
obo. 989-848-2238
2005 Chevrolet Duramax Diesel
Pickup 2500 HD, 4 door crew cab,
4 wheel drive short box with
installed rails for 5th wheel, very
clean & sharp looking, blue, mold-
ed running boards, diamond steel
tool box mounted in back-2 top
doors, gray interior, full power
seats, heated front seats, fully
loaded, onstar, tilt wheel, fold down
back seat, 138,000 miles. All high-
way miles. For additional info call
989 370-1091. Ask for Frank.
$24,950.
2005 FORD LARIAT F-250, 4X4
Supercab, V-8, 8 foot bed with cap,
117,000 miles, $14,000. 231-525-
8847
TRUCKS
2006 GMC 5500 series service
truck with 5000# Auto crane and
hydraulic down riggers, $31,900.
989-745-8892
VANS
For Sale: 7-passenger 1998
Plymouth Van S.E. 96,000 miles,
some rust. $3,800 OBO. In good
running condition. New brakes,
muffler and battery. Below Blue
Book value. Call 989-731-0938
WANTED
Wanted: BUYING STANDING TIM-
BER. Top prices paid, free esti-
mates. 989-335-0755
Wanted: OUTBOARD MOTORS, any
size, running or not. Call 231-546-
6000
WANTED
WANTED TO BUY: a 50, 60 or 70 HP
Outboard Boat Motor with trim &
controls. Please call Jerry or Faye at
231-420-3033 or 231-238-7840
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Dining Out
By Jim Akans
Situated in a beautifully renovated mid-20th century home
just south of the center of the pleasant community of Mio,
OBriens Restaurant oers an unexpected, and truly memo-
rable, dining experience that is unique, elegant and most of
all; delicious.
Under the careful and expert guidance of Dan and Betty
OBrien, who have over 40 years of experience in the restau-
rant business that includes operating establishments in Breck-
enridge, Colorado and Key West, Florida, OBriens places
their focus on ambience, service and high quality meals Dan
prepares using only the nest of ingredients. e reasonably
priced fare includes a wonderful range of beef, chicken,
seafood dishes and more, plus a selection of house specialties
that reect the OBriens 20 years of service in Key Wests food
service industry.
is is truly a remarkable adventure in food, remarked
my wife, Cindy, during our recent visit to OBriens. Each
course is absolutely delicious, and leaves you eagerly antici-
pating the next.
Another regular OBriens patron noted, Its like receiving a
plain paper wrapped box in the mail, and upon opening, nd-
ing a glittering array of treasures within.
e dining experience at OBriens opens with a basket of
fresh homemade breads and an accompanying trio of butters;
plain, cinnamon and garlic. Next up is a seven-item relish
tray, with refreshing choices of carrots, coleslaw, cottage
cheese, applesauce, black olives, hotty-totty pickle slices,
and corn relish.
For the main course, we split the prime rib (seasoned and
slow roasted to perfection) and blackened Mahi-Mahi (the
perfect light, yet rm and slightly spicy complement). Dont
miss the opportunity to check out Dans Tasty Taters, a long-
standing family recipe that will leave you searching your plate
for one last bite.
Save room for dessert, because OBriens Key Lime Pie is
simply out of this world good. e secret recipe was report-
edly passed to Dan from a friend down in Key West, and
Northern Michigan diners are now the blessed benefactors of
this exchange.
OBriens Restaurant is truly a family owned and operated
establishment, with Dan and Betty at the helm and their son
and daughter, Vincent and Peggy, handling bartending and
customer service roles respectively.
e ambience is unique, elegant and comforting. e es-
tablishment is split into two interior dining areas plus a
screened in outdoor Florida Room. e
dcor is highly detailed with a variety of
vintage china, stemware and accents, cre-
ating the perfect atmosphere for enjoy-
ing a fabulous and intimate dining
experience.
Drive a little and enjoy a lot is
OBriens on-the-mark promotional slo-
gan, and considering the journey
through the gorgeous Northern Michi-
gan countryside leading to Mio is a feast
for the senses as well, I would highly
suggest enjoying the wonderful drive, as
well as the excellent adventure in food
that waits at the journeys end.
OBriens Restaurant is located at 320
S. Morenci (M-33) in Mio, across from
the County Courthouse and directly in
front of the Songbird Motel. Hours of
operation are Wednesday through Sat-
urday, 5 to 8 pm and Sunday, noon
until 4 pm. For information \and reser-
vations call (989) 826-5547.
OBriens Restaurant in Mio offers a unique and elegant adventure in food
PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
Under the careful and expert guidance of Dan and Betty OBrien
(below right), OBriens Restaurant in Mio places their focus
on ambience, service and high quality, and truly memo-
rable, meals. PHOTO BY JIM AKANS
Pesto Crusted Salmon- A6-ounce filet of salmon topped
with traditional pesto and crispy panko breadcrumbs and then oven baked
with stewed plum tomato puree. Served with wild rice pilaf and Chef's
fresh vegetable. $16
Coconut Almond Shrimp- Six jumbo shrimp lightly
breaded and flash fried to golden brown served with banana marmalade
cream, your choice of potato, and Chef's fresh vegetable. $16
Beef Tenderloin Medallions - Hot seared beef
tenderloin medallions served over cast iron fired black beans,
bell peppers, onions, and roasted garlic. Served with chipotle
butter and portabella fries $22
Stuffed Gouda Chicken- Chicken breast stuffed with
Gouda cheese, smoked kielbasa, and onions, finished with champagne
mustard cream and served with your choice of potato and Chef's
fresh vegetable. $15
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August Specials
Michigan
Monday
Michigan Microbrews
$3 Bottle
Tap Beer
Tuesday
Lienenkugel Red
Labatt Blue Light
$2 Pints
Winey
Wednesday
House Pour Wines
$4 Glass or $15 Bottle
Well It's
Thursday
Mixed Drinks $2
Martini or Manhattan
$4
FEATURED
DRINKS
1535 Opal Lake Road, Gaylord
Think Michaywe First!
989-939-8800
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Excellent Lunch Served Daily from
11am to 3pm Inside the Pines GC Pro Shop
220 Soutb Otsego, GayIord
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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
7 days a week at 8am
Open 7 a.m. Daily For Reservations Phone (989) 732-5524
Downtown Gaylord
Gaylord`s Landmark Restauant Since 1919
'EARLY
BIRD
SPECIAL
Any menu selection
including desserts.
Monday thru Thursday
from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
(Family Room Only)
20%OFF
OBRIENS
RESTAURANT
Drive a Little and
Enjoy a Lot!
Lobster - Steaks - Walleye - Shrimp
Mussels - Mahi - Vegetarian Dishes
BBQ Ribs - Scampi - Chicken
Prime Rib - Pasta Dishes
320 S. Morenci Ave. (On M-33-Main Street), Mio
LOCATED at the SONGBIRD MOTEL
Reservations Greatly Appreciated and Strongly Suggested
OPEN SUN NOON-4PM, CLOSED MON & TUES
OPEN WED, THURS, FRI & SAT. 5PM-8PM
COCKTAILS - WINE - BEER
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE
FOR RESERVATIONS
989-826-5547
CHECK OUT OUR
RESTAURANT REVIEWS ON
"TRIPADVISOR.COM"
Full Dinners Start at $10.95 and All Include:
Soup, Relish Tray, Homemade Breads & Butters
Choice of Potato or Rice Pilaf
Our restaurant and motel
are for sale, but we are
open for business as usual
To feature your dining establishment in the Dining Section please call
989-732-8160 or E-Mail us at Office@WeeklyChoice.com for rates and information