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PrimeTimes P U B L I C AT I O N S A View from the 45th Parallel - News You Deserve For 55 or better in Northern Michigan August 2008 TIME TO REMEMBER Group meets to reminisce P.6 Rhoda Kelso, 91, too young to stop volunteering P.10 MORE INSIDE 4 Things to make you smarter p. 5 Pick your brain historical trivia p. 4 Walkin’ the Walk p. 4 Tasty: Pasta Primavera p. 13 Gaylord Herald Times Staff: General Manager:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Kaczanowski Editorial: Editor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Comings News Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cathy Landry Sports Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Speer Design Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Michels Writers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Jones, Jil Schult, Chris Engle Editorial Support: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Box 598, Gaylord, MI 49734 2058 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord, MI ACTIVITIES CALENDAR p. 14 & 15 MYTH BUSTERS • Walkin’ the walk Column by Julie Kettlewell Story on p. 14 YUM: Pasta Primavera INSIDE STORIES p. 13 Pick Your Brain Trivia p. 4 p. 4 • 4 things to make you smarter Tidbits to get you thinking p. 5 • Volunteer Rhoda Kelso Not to young to volunteer at age 91 p. 10 (989) 732-1111 • FAX: (989) 732-3490 www.gaylordheraldtimes.com e-mail: pub@gaylordheraldtimes.com Otsego County Herald Times, Inc. Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. Aspen Ridge Retirement Village Enjoys the Dog Days of Summer! Aspen Ridge is bustling with activities this summer! From pet visits and horse shows to parties and planting flowers, Aspen Ridge has something for everyone! Members of the Sheriff’s Posse (center) visit each year with their horses. Catherine Gaul was happy to share the day with her great grandchildren! Direct Care Workers (far left, top) Nicole Battle, Alyssa Bell, and Kris Kasper put a smile on Vicki McColley’s face at a recent party. Viola Moore and Margaret Derthick (far left, center) enjoyed a visit with Administrator, Beth Konieczny’s golden retriever, Hannah. Mary Ellen Campbell and Melvin Baker (far left, bottom) helped plant hanging baskets with Carmen Pollice from housekeeping. Nestled in the heart of the Alpine Village, Aspen Ridge is an assisted living facility that also offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care. “Aspen Ridge...where your family becomes our family.” 1261 Village Parkway • Gaylord • (989) 705-2500 2 • August 2008 • PrimeTimes A Gaylord Herald Times publication %/-+ aetrex, + )$/09-%9-2/ .-.2* / 1'$9* 1$019#$3$*-.+$,19(, -..$/ -*$9 20'(-,$# ( !$1("9-")0 (01$,91- 7-/ 1'$9$ *1'9-%918 19 + 12/# 509 -,99 9 99 $ *1'9(002$091' 19 /$999 (+.-/1 ,19::91-9 $47*++!)'/&'&/'/'#+" ((/#$$&/#"'/ $/$&*"(/ /#/##&0)'" (&/"/)"/&#!/&"/(/'# 4 $ 160 %(, **5 '$/$ $19-210(#$9 ,594 595-29" , ,#9 (1 1$ #595-2/ 01$.94(1'91'$9'$*.9 -%9 9012/#59" ,$99 ,59 015*$09 3 (* !*$ %.7/$!7*++!- 7 /#$$&/#"'/ &/!/"/(/ )$&#"/-&"/#&// .#"/#/$&#((#" 1%''!7%)7!)6.7) 7*(!)6.7-!27.0'7 -!..7) /$'!/%7./4'!. 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'5 4'*- 8 88 A Gaylord Herald Times publication 2221%/'-!*-# PrimeTimes • August 2008 • 3 Times gone by ... HISTORICAL TRIVIA Walkin’ the walk B ack in April when gas prices skyrocketed to $3.40 gallon and promised to go even higher, I wrote a column citing some areas where we might save some dollars despite the big oil companies’ efforts to see us part with our money faster than we can make it. At that time, I formulated The Plan: Pick your BRAIN And win a prize! Plan, which consisted of the five points listed above. I had calculated that, in the month of March when prices were above $3.00 and rising rapidly, we were spending $60 to $70 per week on gas. That had to stop. The Plan was implemented. I became very conscious of my driving habits, and after a couple of weeks, our girls didn’t even think to ask for a ride somewhere if they could I would drive my husband’s walk. In fact, both have comsmaller car instead of my gasmented that the exercise is good guzzling van when running for them as they look ahead to errands; Julie Kettlewell the upcoming sports season. I would consolidate errands I have been remiss, however, and trips to the grocery store; on Point #5, which is unrealisI would insist the kids walk or ride tic. (That comment is going to make my their bikes whenever possible; phone ring. I will pick up, only to hear I would refuse to let the car idle our former editor laughing hysterically.) unnecessarily; Anyway, it’s not logical for me to walk I would walk the one mile to my job, to work, because part of the consolidation weather permitting. plan involves going straight from work to pick up groceries and run errands, rather If you think you know the answer, e-mail The downside to writing a column than going home, then going back out. frank@gaylordheraldtimes.com, or send it to P.O. Box 598, and putting things in print is that I often Gaylord, MI, 49734. Those submitting a correct answer will find myself cornered into a commitment. BOTTOM LINE IS, The Plan has be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift certificate for BJ’s worked. I am now spending about $40 A couple of weeks after I opened my Restaurant from the Gaylord Herald Times. When you write, mouth to picket poverty at the pump, per week on gas as opposed to $60 or $70. please include your name, address and telephone number. then-HT-editor Chris Grosser called me Even as gas prices rose, I still realized a Limit one win per person every six months. on it. savings of $80 or more a month. “So, are you walking to work these Imagine what would happen if everydays?” she inquired with a chuckle. She one in this community did that? was – all in good fun – chiding me, taking That would translate into a loss of me to task, asking if I was indeed walkin’ hundreds of thousands of dollars each the walk, or just talkin’ the talk? month to the big oil companies, and it She was having great fun with this would send a pretty clear message. one. But even if nobody else jumps on board, I will continue my personal cruWELL, I am pleased to announce that sade against high gas prices, sending my I – and my family – have, in fact, been own small message as I save that $80 or LAST MONTH’S ANSWER: walkin’ the walk. Before the price at the so each month. About two dozen people correctly identified last month’s picture of the pump hit $3.45, I had talked to my husIt’s a tiny victory, I know, but a victory Chatterbox restaurant that was located just north of the Otsego County band and kids and informed them of The nonetheless. Library. By a draw, the winner is Nicole Spires of Gaylord. 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Although chlorine serves to kill waterborne bacteria that carry disease, it also reacts with organic matter like leaves, dirt, perspiration, oils, lotions and urine. This reaction then forms dozens of so-called disinfection byproducts, or DBPs, which irritate the skin eyes and respiratory tract. A 2007 scientific study showed found that kids who swam regularly in chlorinated pools were more likely to suffer from asthma and lungcell damage, sometimes to the same degree as an adult smoker. The Environmental Protection Agency limits the levels of DBPs in chlorinated tap water, but there are no such limits for pool water. Those same chemicals have been linked to cancer, miscarriages and various health problems. Researchers have also determined that swimming in a chlorinated pool increases one’s risk of bladder cancer. Other studies have found that DBPs absorbed into the skin or lungs are more dangerous than when chlorinated water is ingested because they are not detoxified by the liver. It is also important to note that when a swimmer can smell chlorine in the air it is because DBP byproducts are created as the chlorine oxidizes organic matter in the pool. When one might think the smell is from too much chlorine, it is actually a result of poor sanitation in the pool. In 2002 a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of 22,131 pool inspections in selected states found 21,561 in violation. People can protect themselves to some degree by making sure the pool they will swim in looks clean and there is no odor. Pediatricians also advise adults to minimize children’s time in chlorinated pools, particularly indoor pools with inadequate ventilation. (Source: green.msn.com) 1. Way back in the 19th century workable fire escapes were not always available when a building caught fire. What to do? Well, jump out a window, of course, and pray for survival. With that in mind, back in 1879 a creative genius invented the Chute ‘N Shoes Fire Escape. Here’s what happens when an inferno ensues: The panicked person caught in the burning building straps a parachute to his head and some bouncy boots on his feet (see diagram). With these items in place, said the inventor, “… a person may safely jump out of the window of a burning building from any height and land, without injury and without the least damage, on the ground.” And just how did this inventor know this would work? Did he try it out from the 21st floor? There are a couple of obvious little problems with this whole scenario. Is that little head-top parachute aerodynamically sound or would the jumper fall from the sky like a lead weight? And if the chute failed and the jumper turned sideways, what good are those measly bouncy boots? How long does it take to chute up and put on the bouncy shoes? A person could well be a crispy critter by the time they get in the gear and get up the nerve to jump. Thank goodness for the advent of the modern fire escape. (Source: totallyabsurd.com) 2. Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the joints and makes such simple, everyday movements such as walking, climbing steps or even pulling a door open result in pain. It is most common in older people, and although there is no cure for arthritis, there are treatments that can ease the pain and make moving around a little easier. 3. Symptoms of osteoarthritis: Pain – Joints may ache, and may get better for a while. Pain while sleeping or continual pain may indicate your arthritis is getting worse. Stiffness – Arthritis can make getting up in the morning difficult as joints may be stiff and creaky until you start moving around. Prolonged sitting can also cause stiffness. Muscle weakness – Muscles will weaken around the joints. Swelling – Arthritis can cause joints to feel tender and sore and cause swelling in the area. Deformed joints – Joints may begin to appear misshapen as arthritis worsens. Cracking and creaking – Joints may make crunching or creaking sounds. If you suspect you have osteoarthritis, a proper diagnosis by a doctor should be made to rule out other ailments. Describe symptoms as clearly as possible to the doctor, and x-rays may also be taken in order to confirm a diagnosis. There are many treatments for arthritis, but each individual responds differently to different remedies. An over-the-counter pain reliever may be enough for some, while others may require a stronger prescription medication. Ice is also a good pain reliever after activity or exercise, or your doctor may recommend a gel or cream to relieve pain. Losing excess pounds can also be beneficial, as well as regular exercise. Regular checkups is also recommended to monitor medications and the progression of the arthritis. (Source: health.msn.com) Dressing up with Miss Manners 4. Do keep in mind these letters appeared in print over 25 years ago. Dear Miss Manners: Is it necessary to dress to go out on the porch in the morning and pick up the paper? Gentle Reader: It depends on what you mean by dress. Hat and gloves are no longer considered necessary for such an excursion, but it is customary to be covered in such a way as to be able to pick up the newspaper without oneself making news in the neighborhood. Dear Miss Manners: We are vacationing in Florida this winter, and my seven-year-old daughter wants a bikini. Many of her friends wear two-piece suits, but I think it’s in poor taste at their age. Would you settle this for us? Gentle Reader: Poor taste is displaying one’s bosom. Displaying one’s lack of it is poor judgment. Dear Miss Manners: When do children dress up these days, and what are children’s dress-up clothes now? I want to send my goddaughter a dress, but I’ve never seen her wear one. Gentle Reader: Children have two styles of dress these days. One, which consists of velvet dresses for girls and velvet suits for boys, is worn only to performances of “The Nutcracker.” The other, which consists of rags, is worn for everything else life has to offer. Miss Manners does not condone this, but that was not your question. Dear Miss Manners: Where does one wear a hat these days? Gentle Reader: Same as always: on the head. (Whoops. You’ll have to pardon Miss Manners, who occasionally gets giddy after a full day of this sort of thing.) The proper answer is that the occasion for wearing hats, for both men and women, are the same as always, but the purpose is the opposite. One used to wear a hat with daytime clothes to be conservative; it is now done to be shocking. 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B, Gaylord (989) 732-2151 / WWW.HOM.ORG A Gaylord Herald Times publication PrimeTimes • August 2008 • 5 REMINISCENCE GROUP Their job is to share memories 6 • August 2008 • PrimeTimes By Julie Kettlewell L iz Banashak and her husband, Dan Ligeski, are relative newcomers to Gaylord, having lived here just under two years. But they are no strangers to Northern Michigan, as they spent countless summers in Northern Michigan, taking a little break from their travels to the West Coast to the Gulf Coast to the East Coast over the years. After a lifetime of working and raising children, Liz and Dan retired and began the “cruising” life. “We started our retirement years in San Francisco,” said Dan. “We had a sailboat, and we shipped it from San Francisco to Houston and started cruising the Gulf Coast.” When the winds of winter up here ceased to blow, the couple would store their boat and head north to Liz’s daughters cabin on Higgins Lake. Eventually the cabin was sold, prompting Dan and Liz to venture a bit further north and settle in Gaylord. It didn’t take long for the couple to integrate into our community, as Dan is not a sit-around-and-wait kind of guy. cont’d on next page About Reminiscence Group The Reminiscence group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month in the Alten Zimmer building on Grandview Boulevard in Gaylord. Dona Wishart, assistant director of the Otsego County Commission on Aging and group facilitator, encourages people of any age to come and reminisce with them. “We like to orient new people to the program and get them acquainted,” said Wishart. “We always start out by reviewing the ground rules, which are simply things like we are there to share our stories, and to be good listeners, too,” she explained. “One of the rules is that no one should ever feel like they have to share if they don’t feel up to it. It’s very flexible.” Although no one has to share if they do not want to, Wishart noted, typically participants find themselves getting very involved in the topic, eager to share their stories and their thoughts. There is no cost to attend the Reminiscence group, and there are always some refreshments, Wishart added. August dates for the Reminiscence gathering will be August 8 on the subject of Journaling for our Family, and August 22 on the subject of Home Remedies. For more information, people can call the OCCOA office at 989-732-1122. HT - Bill Serveny Husband and wife Dan Ligeski and Liz Banashak A Gaylord Herald Times publication Group reminisces twice monthly Cont’d “Whenever we went to new town I would start to look for senior groups at churches or senior centers,” Dan explained. “That way I would find different things that would interest us. When we came to Gaylord, I saw a note on the bulletin board (in the Alten Zimmer lobby) about the Reminiscence group.” Reminiscence is a program of the Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) that brings seniors together twice a month for an hour to reminisce about days gone by and share their stories with others. At each meeting, a preselected subject or theme is followed, allowing the participants to focus in on a particular time or event in their lives. This piqued Dan’s curiosity, and he decided to give it a try. Liz, on the other hand, really didn’t want to go. “I thought that would be good ‘alone time’ for cont’d on page 12 HT - Bill Serveny Husband and wife Dan Ligeski and Liz Banashak share a moment before sharing memories with the Reminiscence Group. "Can You Hear Me Now?" Senior’s Feet Need Extra TLC To Keep Them Smiling. If others are asking you this question, please give us a call! Call today and make an appointment. Dr. Michael W. Koskus, LLC Dr. Thomas B. 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North St. North Center 989-732-1111 20 40 6 42 20 20 6 6 Subscribe to the Herald Times and save 24¢ per issue over the newsstand price. We deliver savings! 20 50 6 15 PETER J. OPPERMANN, O.D. N E. Main St. Accepted Insurances: Blue Care Network, BCBS Auto Workers, BCBS Retired Teachers, BCBS & Aetna State of Michigan Employees A Gaylord Herald Times publication 829 W. Main, Suite E, Alpine Plaza Gaylord • (989) 732-6261 PrimeTimes • August 2008 • 7 OCCOA IN-HOME SERVICES Providing assistance for older adults with activities of daily living. Services include personal care, homemaking, and the provision of respite care for families of Otsego County. We Help. We Care. OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING 989.732.1122 • www.OtsegoCounty ACTIVITIES 2008 ALPENFEST PARADE - A HUGE SUCCESS! Mission Statement Enjoy a variety of ; social ; education ; recreation opportunities that add to the diversity of our program. Our mission is to coordinate, provide and initiate programs, and promote the independence and well-being of senior citizens of Otsego County. Arnie Morse VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Suzanne Bannister Pamela Carlson, RN Michelle Dunkelberg Eileen Godek MEAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR MEDICAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR and VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Jacalyn Marshall Annie Mayer Loretta Miller Claudia Pettis Christine Holewinski ADULT DAY SERVICES COORDINATOR Join the efforts in “helping and caring” for older adults. Volunteer to enhance and expand services through the gift of your time and expertise. Your capacity to care gives life its deepest meaning. Cindy Lemke CUSTOMER SERVICES COORDINATOR and PROJECT FRESH COORDINATOR IN-HOME SERVICES COORDINATOR Board of Directors MEAL PROGRAM Jack Thompson............President Mary Sanders ...... Vice President Mary King ...................Secretary OCCOA provides nutritious meals for older adults in congregate social settings and to home-bound older adults. Richard Beachnau ......... Member James Camiller .............. Member Joe Duff ......................... Member Rudi Edel ...................... Member Jim Mathis .................... Member Margaret Richards ........ Member Pat Slominski ................ Member Lee Olsen ..Otsego County Board Of Commissioners Representative Are you a family care giver needing help? We provide Adult Day Services, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Arnold Morse ............. Executive Director Dona Wishart .........Director and Aging Services Specialist ACCOUNTANT Services for Older Adults Eldercare Locator 800.677.1116 Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program 800.803.7174 ADVOCACY COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATIVE and OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Organizations for Specific Health Conditions, Medical and Supportive Care Dona Wishart DIRECTOR and AGING SERVICES SPECIALIST Independent Living Resources American Association of People with Disabilities www.aapd.com/ Alzheimer’s Associaton MI Disability Rights Coalition 800.337.3827 www.copower.org American Heart Association MI Dept. of Community Health Michigan Peer Review 800.557.9520 www.michigan.gov/mdch Organization (MPRO) Arthritis Foundation 800.365.5899 National Institute of Health 800.968.3030 www.nih.gov Social Security Chronic Illness Coalition Administration Michigan Works! 734.266.2422 (SSA) • 800.772.1213 www.michworks.org MI Parkinson Foundation 313.745.2000 State Long-Term Care Centers for Medicare Ombudsman Program and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospice Link • 800.331.1620 (SLTCOP) • 800.292.7852 www.cms.hhs.gov Library of MI ~ Services for Social Security • www.ssa.gov US Department of Veterans the Blind and Physically Affairs • 800.827.1000 Handicapped • 800.992.9012 US Postal Service • www.usps.gov 120 GRANDVIEW BLVD • GAYLORD, MICHIGAN 49735 • FAX: 98 8 • August 2008 • PrimeTimes A Gaylord Herald Times publication Upcoming Events For August OLDER ADULTS OF OTSEGO COUNTY AND FRIENDS... YOU’RE INVITED! yCOA.org • Advocacy 989.732.9977 FISHING FUN! OUR LAST DATE FOR ‘08! TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th Otsego Lake State Park 10:00am to 1:30pm • $5 Per Trip Includes transportation, lunch, bait, poles, and fun, fun, fun! Bus departs from and returns to Gaylord Senior Center. ••••••• WALKING WONDERS Mondays • Aspen Park 10:00 to 11:00am Bus departs from and returns to Gaylord Senior Center ••••••• POOL TOURNAMENT AUGUST 5th-7th & AUGUST 12th-14th DINE IN!! 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SATURDAY, JULY 26th Noon • $2 Per Person Gaylord Senior Center FOLLOWED BY GROCERY BINGO! Don’t forget your canned goods! ••••••• Thank You! ALPENFEST PARADE PARTICIPANTS! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR BASEBALL TRIPS “ON DECK” FOR THIS SEPTEMBER... MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TC BEACH BUMS Wednesday, September 3rd DETROIT TIGERS Thursday, September 25th WATCH FOR DETAILS! ••••••• 89.731.2739 • WEEKDAYS 8:00am TO NOON & 12:30 TO 4:00pm A Gaylord Herald Times publication PrimeTimes • August 2008 • 9 Volunteering at 91 GANNON BROADCASTING Bringing to Northern Michigan music and information listeners can use at home and at work. Decades 101.1 FM WQON WQON 101.1 FM Decades 101.1 FM WQON is an Adult Contemporary format spanning the decades with top 10 hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s along with the best of today’s light rock. HT - Bill Serveny RHODA KELSO, 91, is right at home in the Otsego County Museum “kitchen” surrounded by kitchen utensils used used by farm wives in the last century. As a museum volunteer she greets visitors and provides context for many of the items in the museum from first-hand experience. $AWSON 3TEVENS ³S #LASSIC $INER 3ODA &OUNTAIN #OME TRY THE BEST BURGERS FRIES SHAKES YOU³LL EVER EAT Sodas, Sundaes & Phosphates Y-100.3 FM WGRY Y-100.3 FM WGRY is a Modern Country format with a blend of new stars and seasoned performers giving listeners a full spectrum of country music, not just the top 20 hits. Hearty Home Made Soups & Salads &EATURING THE Music of Your Life 1230 AM WGRY YOUR Deli Style Stacked & Specialty Sandwiches Music of your Life 1230 AM WGRY is an Adult Pop Standards format featuring legendary personalities to entertain listeners with a dazzling kaleidoscope of music that reflects the best of older standards of the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. 6514 Old Lake Road • Grayling, MI 49738 Business Line: (989) 348-6171 Fax Line: (989) 348-6181 www.gannonbroadcasting.com 10 • August 2008 • PrimeTimes Bottle-Cap Museum Northern Michigan’s largest privately owned collection of Coca Cola memorabilia with a rotating exhibit of over 9,000 pieces. $AWSON 3TEVENS ³S #LASSIC $INER 3ODA &OUNTAIN 231 E. Michigan Avenue Grayling, Michigan 989-348-2111 www.bottlecapmuseum.com A Gaylord Herald Times publication Rhoda Kelso, born & raised on a farm, shares memories with museum-goers By Julie Kettlewell “They looked nice because my mother could make them look nice,” she said with a smile. So the depression, she said again, did not have the adverse effect on their family that it may have had on others. R hoda Kelso sits quietly by the front door of the Otsego County Historical Museum, ready to greet the day’s visitors. And when curious folks walk through the door, she is on her feet, graciously welcoming them and offering to answer any questions they have, if she is able. Rhoda, petite and unassuming, is perhaps one of the most qualified people around to answer questions about the many timeworn items in our historical museum. At 91 years young, this wisp of a woman – sporting a quick wit and a smile to match – can speak from personal experience about the old wood cook stove, the hand-pump vacuum cleaner, or the techniques one might use to clean their clothes on a washboard. The antiques found in the museum are a part of her childhood, which she remembers fondly. ONE OF eight children, Rhoda grew up on a farm on MacGregor Road outside Vanderbilt, and at age 11 she lost her father. Her mother, she said, worked hard at single parenting with help from Rhoda’s oldest brother, and she did well, Rhoda remembers, even through the Great Depression. “We hardly knew there was a depression,” said Rhoda, remembering only that they never really went without HT - Bill Serveny Rhoda Kelso their basic needs. “On the farm we had beef, pork, chickens, and a great big vegetable garden,” she explained, “and we went out into the woods and picked berries.” They made s i y a d s e n Every Wed en’s Day Senior Citiz s t n u o c 10% Dissales! on all Excludes sale items their own clothes and wore hand-me-downs which, Rhoda noted, always looked nice. 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She proudly boasts four children, 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren, who have been the focal point of her life. “WE DIDN’T have As if that’s not any money before, and enough to keep her we didn’t have any busy, the family mamoney after, so what triarch has also found difference did it make,” other ways to keep hershe quipped, flashing self busy and enrich her her easy, elfin smile. life, from volunteering She reminisced a bit for the Retired Senior more about her growand Volunteer Program ing-up years, noting to helping out at her her family never had a church, to taking miletelephone, and had only long walks every day, one radio with eartaking in the beauty of phones (no speakers). the area. Life was simple, she said, remember“I USED to walk two ing hanging out with or two-and-a-half miles friends and going to a day,” Rhoda noted. Saturday night dances But since turning 90, put on by different com- she said, she has slowed munity groups. down a bit. But simple as it was, “I like to keep myself it was not without busy,” Rhoda remarked. hardship, said Rhoda, “I like to be with peomaking particular refer- ple. Two things I think ence her treks to school everyone should do is every day. exercise and be with “I used to ski to people.” school my first six years,” she said. And SO RHODA continwith a little laugh, she ues to love her family added, “When they say and spend time with we went uphill both friends, and once a ways, that was really week take her seat at true, because we would the door of the musego up hills and down um, waiting to greet the hills and up hills and next guest. down hills all the way.” “Welcome to our museum,” you will hear IN 1936 Rhoda marher say. And in a warm ried Roy Kelso, and gesture of friendship, after a short period of she will smile, and will time living in Allegan, answer your questions they returned to Gayabout the various items lord and established of interest from the pretheir own farm midway vious century. between Gaylord and If anyone would Elmira. Widowed for know about such many years now, Rhoda things, Rhoda would. 529 S. Wisconsin Ave. • Gaylord • Located across from Big Buck Restaurant. Physical Therapist P T LumbAr Yard 3589 S. Straits Hwy. P.O. Box 184 Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-0199 Vance’s Rehabilitation Center 609 N. Court Gaylord, MI 49735 989-732-4753 PrimeTimes • August 2008 • 11 REMINISCING ‘The stories remind me of things like opening up a gift that had been put away, then you open it up later and get excited all over again. It’s like finding old treasures in the attic, things you had forgotten about. And it’s enjoyable to share that with other people.’ Liz Banashak Cont’d me,” Liz admitted with a grin. “Then he persuaded me to come.” So Liz went along a bit begrudgingly, and has returned regularly to the group with her husband ever since. Things were going along pretty well, too, until Reminiscence facilitator and assistant director of OCCOA, Dona Wishart, presented the group with a subject that made Liz squirm a little: Write a poem about reminiscing. “It was difficult because we were given a specific topic to write about,” Liz noted, “but it was fun to do, and a lot of fun to see all the different things people came up with.” And what Liz came up with, was a very pointed piece of prose about her reluctance to attend the group, and the enjoyment she derives from it now. (See Liz’a poem at right) LIZ LAUGHS when she thinks back to how she resisted when Dan urged her to join him, and was happy that he was persistent. Attending the Reminiscence group has been gratifying for them individually and as a couple, she noted, and has given them an opportunity to meet many new people. With Liz’s poem leaning toward the whimsical, Dan’s was slightly more methodical as he did a great deal of thinking and word association during the two weeks allowed to complete the project. He would jot down ideas, and drew some of his inspiration from old songs. “A lot of songs I heard growing up were actually poetry put to music,” Dan noted, using his reminiscing skills to pull those tunes Trusted Advice For Families as they Mature • Legal Planning for Family Health and Economic Issues Karen E. Wells-Krusell Attorney at Law Family Law • Adoption • Divorce • Custody • Juvenile • Wills • Probate • Real Estate • Personal Injury Referrals from his memory bank. He also pulled ideas from the movie, “The Bucket List”, a charming and comedic tale about two elderly gentlemen who decided to make a list of all the things they wanted to do before they died. From every direction, he gathered ideas that culminated in his poem, “Again” (see insert). Though the poems were merely an assignment given by Dona, the group took the task seriously, and the end result was a myriad of thoughts and ideas, sparked by the participants’ own experience with the Reminiscence group. And this, said Dan, is what he likes about attending the group: the variety of stories and ideas that emerge during their hour together. “That mix develops in my mind,” said Dan. “The subjects trigger a lot of memories in my mind about different things.” And that, he said, is a good thing. For Liz, the Reminiscence group has been a way to get to know about the community of Gaylord and Otsego County. “We have learned a lot about the history of Gaylord, because so many of the people have lived here a long time. That part has been educational,” Liz said. But she went on to explain the deeper, emotionally satisfying aspect of Reminiscence. “The stories remind me of things,” she smiled, “like opening up a gift that had been put away, then you open it up later and get excited all over again. It’s like finding old treasures in the attic, things you had forgotten about. “And it’s enjoyable to share that with other people.” Caring people caring for people! He made me do it By Liz Banashak I didn’t want to go to the Senior Center A quiet hour at home sounded better. But to stop his cajoling and cajoling Suddenly I found myself going. With a leader who keeps things flowing The stories keep growing and growing. We recall the times gone by, Memory triggers memory – how they fly. They tell of life on a farm or in the wood, Not sure we’d go back even if we could. Stories can be funny or a little sad, But the sharing of them makes me glad That I came to the Senior Center; The time here really has been better. Again By Dan Ligeski I ask these things…before I die To sail on… the sea again To fly thru… the sky again To ride… the train again Once again To feel… the breeze To feel… the warm sun To feel… the rain drops Just once more See the clouds… float by See the day… glide toward twilight See the stars… appear at night Most of all To again… hear her laughter To again… touch her face To again… feel her kiss Ah yes As time hastens And new horizons… come into sight And the time to go… comes near I ask these things… before I die Services Available • Transfer Station 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Facility Offering rehabilitation, ventilator unit, special care unit, respite stays and long-term care. 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They are colorful – in their displays, the produce offered, and by the variety of people that visit. These markets offer great prices on fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, locally-raised meat, home-baked goods, fresh cut flowers, candles and more. Each week is different based on the vendors selling that day, as well as which produce is at the height of their season. The average supermarket produce has traveled 2000 miles to reach buyers, which means it must be picked early to withstand the trip. In comparison, the produce in local markets has traveled approximately 50 miles, and has been picked within the last 24 hours. This means the fruits and veggies are fresher, riper, and have greater nutritional value for the buyer. Farmers’ Markets offer a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables which provide vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals “fighto-chemicals”. Using the Rebecca Fleis USDA’s MyPyramid as a guide, it is recommended that we eat 2 cups of fruits and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables each day for a 2,000 calorie diet. Benefits of fruits & vegetables include: • Fiber — Diets rich in dietary fiber have been shown to have many benefits including decreased risk of coronary artery disease. • Folate —Adequate folate may reduce a woman’s risk of having a child with birth defects; in adults, it can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering ho- Pasta Primavera Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy version of the classic pasta dish is sure to be a favorite with family and friends. 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced zucchini 1 cup macaroni or rotini pasta Sauce: 1 Tbsp flour 1 Tbsp butter or substitute such as Smart Balance 1 cup skim (fat-free) milk 1/4 tsp dried basil 1/8 tsp black pepper mocysteine levels in the blood. • Potassium — Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain a healthy blood pressure. • Vitamin A — Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections. • Vitamin C — Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy. 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Examples of phytochemicals found in different colored produce are: • Carotenoids in red and yellow-orange fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots • Lycopene in tomatobased foods, such as tomato sauce, tomato paste • Lutein and zeaxanthin in leafy greens, such as collard greens, spinach, romaine lettuce 6. Add macaroni and mix together. (Makes 2 servings.) * Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 360 calories; Fat 8g; Sodium 200mg; Carb 56g; Fiber 5g; Sugar 11 g, Protein 15g. Adaptedf from www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov, www. lancaster.unl.edu/nep/Fruit Veggie.shtml. • Flavonoids in brightly colored fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries, cherries, strawberries • Many phytochemicals help the body • Stay healthy and energetic • Maintain a healthy weight • Protect against the effects of aging • Reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease. The benefits of buying locally grown produce are well worth the trip to the Farmers’ Market. In Gaylord the market is under the Downtown Pavilion at Court St. from 8 AM – 2 PM Wednesdays and Saturdays into November. Maybe you’d like to try the following recipe with some of the fresh produce you’ll find there. Enjoy! Rebecca Fleis is the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) associate with MSU Extension – Otsego County. She can be reached at 989731-0272. Get Great Heating and Cooling Service Whenever You Need it… • And get 50+ years of caring experience with every call You probably don’t like waiting for heating or cooling service. So why do it? We can work on all makes and models – yours included - 24 hours a day. With Michigan’s most skilled technicians, we can solve your heating and cooling problem. Professionally, neatly, fairly. We treat your home like our home. If this is the type of service you’d like, let us help. • 20% Senior Discount Call Your 24 Hour Comfort Hotline 989-732-8099 Call now to get: • 24-hour service. Don’t wait. Just call. • Your brand fixed right. 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FACTS: This is untrue, for even the most intellectually lazy among us. “Of course we use the whole brain,” says Alarik Arenander, director of the Brain Research Institute at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa. “Every cell is ‘on’ from the moment it was born.” Here’s how the 10 perThe reason for this belief cent myth may have come is that many people think about, according to an article by the late Barry their morning joe acts as a potent diuretic. Actually, Beyerstein of the Brain when you down a cup of Behavior Laboratory at coffee, you don’t excrete Simon Fraser University in any more fluid than you Vancouver and published in Scientific American in 2004. would from drinking one cup of water, says Christine At the turn of the 20th Gerbstadt, M.D., a media century, the pioneering spokesperson for the Ameri- American psychologist and author William James was can Dietetic Association. fond of saying that “the average person rarely achieves but a small portion of his or her potential.” The nascent self-help movement of the 1930s put a number—10 percent—on that small portion of potential, which evolved into “10 percent of the brain.” When that assertion appeared in the preface of Dale Carnegie’s 1936 best-selling book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, the myth had traction. Aug. HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH August 1 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Euchre August 2 Gaylord - 7 p.m. Square dance August 3 Gaylord - 6 p.m. Chit-chat group August 4 Gaylord - 9 a.m. Petoskey Hearing; 9:30 a.m. Gardening program; 10 a.m. Walking program; 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 1 p.m. Kitchen Band practice Johannesburg - 12:30 p.m. Play board games August 5 Gaylord - 10 a.m. Free shopping Tuesday; 2 p.m. Senior movie matinee; 6 p.m. Smoke-free bingo Vanderbilt - 10 a.m. Pool tournament August 6 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 11 a.m. Blood pressure clinic; noon, Foot care clinic by appointment; 12:45 p.m. Pinochle; 1 p.m. Commodities distribution; 6 p.m. Chit-chat group Johannesburg - 12:30 p.m. Play board games Vanderbilt - 10 a.m. Pool tournament; 1 p.m. Commodities distribution; 6 p.m. Smoke-free bingo August 7 Gaylord - 10 a.m. Catholic Communion; noon, Volunteer shopping; 1 p.m. Party bridge; 2 p.m. Massage by appointment; 7 p.m. Square dance Vanderbilt - 10 a.m. Pool tournament; noon, Monthly birthday celebration Source: AARP.com August 8 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Reminiscence Group,“Journaling For Our Family,” Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Euchre; 7 p.m. Trip - Friday night Concert Under the Pavilion (The Doug Thomas Duo) Activity sites August 9 Gaylord - 7 p.m. Square dancing • Events listed as “Gaylord” begin at the Alten Zimmer, 120 Grandview Blvd. August 10 Gaylord - 6 p.m. Chit-chat group August 11 Gaylord - 9:30 a.m. Gardening program; 10 a.m. Walking program; 10:30 am. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 11:30 a.m. Special music, Kitchen band Johannesburg - 12:30 p.m. Play board games • Elmira events are at the Elmira Township Hall, 1445 Mt. Jack Rd. August 12 Gaylord - 10 a.m. Free shopping Tuesday; 11 a.m. Burger Tuesday (by reservation); 2 p.m. Senior movie matinee; 6 p.m. Smokefree bingo Vanderbilt - 10 a.m. Pool tournament; 12:30 p.m. Open game day August 13 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Pinochle; 6 p.m. Chitchat group Johannesburg - 12:30 p.m. Play board games Vanderbilt - 6 p.m. Smoke-free bingo August 14 Gaylord - 9 a.m. Foot care clinic by appointment; 10 a.m. Catholic Communion; noon, Volunteer shopping; 1 p.m. Party bridge Vanderbilt - 10 a.m. Pool tournament; 10:45 a.m. Special music by Fred Warren; 12:30 p.m. Grocery bingo • Johannesburg events are at the Charlton Township Hall. • Vanderbilt events take place at the Elkland Senior Center, 7910 Arthur St. • Powerhouse Gym is at 1044 W. Main in Gaylord. • The University Center is at 80 Livingston Blvd. in Gaylord. • Diocese of Gaylord events are at 611 W. North St. • Otsego Haus is at 95 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord This monthly menu sponsored by: We have so much to offer for those needing skilled services in our community 331 Meadows Drive, Grayling (989) 348-2801 Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community Professional Care, Personal Caring Meals served at the location under the day and time stated. SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. Gaylord MONDAY 12:00 p.m. Johannesburg Gaylord TUESDAY 12:00 p.m. Elmira Vanderbilt WEDNESDAY 12:00 p.m. Johannesburg Gaylord Vanderbilt THURSDAY 12:00 p.m. Elmira Vanderbilt Gaylord August 3 Lasagna, broccoli, cauliflower, tropical fruit 4 Salisbury steak, rice, Malibu blend, apple juice, fresh banana 5 Salisbury steak, rice, Malibu blend, apple juice, fresh banana 6 Kielbasa, roasted red-skinned potatoes, green beans, salad, mandarin oranges SATURDAY 1 Tuna salad, coleslaw, fresh banana, pineapple juice 2 8 Tilapia, red-skinned potatoes, coleslaw, fresh orange 9 Birthdays - Vanderbilt Reservations Needed 10 Pork chops, baked potato, peas & carrots, fruit cocktail 7 Chicken salad, broccoli salad, grape juice, fresh apple FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. Gaylord 11 Chef salad, corn muffin, breadsticks, fresh orange 12 Chef salad, corn muffin, breadsticks, fresh orange 13 Baked chicken, potatoes, brussels sprouts, salad, peaches 14 Savory meatballs, spanish rice, cauliflower, peas, applesauce 15 Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, mixed vegetables, apricots 16 Dance 18 Lasagna, brussels sprouts, baby carrots, fresh banana 19 Lasagna, brussels sprouts, baby carrots, fresh banana 20 Pork roast, mashed potatoes, Malibu blend, salad, applesauce 21 Sweet & sour chicken, rice, Kyoto blend, pineapple 22 Tilapia, red-skinned potatoes, coleslaw, fresh apple 23 Pizza 25 Stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes, California blend, fresh apple Birthdays - Joburg 26 Stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes, California blend, fresh apple 27 Spaghetti & meatballs, green beans, salad, pine/a sauce 28 Hot dog, baked beans, pears, grape juice 29 30 Closed Sunday, August 31 Baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, peas, pineapple Reservations Needed 17 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, strawberries Reservations Needed 24 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, red cabbage, tropical fruit Reservations Needed 14 • August 2008 • PrimeTimes Birthdays - Gaylord A Gaylord Herald Times publication Aug. HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH August 15 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Euchre August 16 Gaylord - 10 a.m. Caregiver support group, University Center; 7 p.m. Dance, “Decades Dance,” Charlton Township Hall August 17 Gaylord - 6 p.m. Chitchat group August 18 Gaylord - 9:30 a.m. Gardening program; 10 a.m. Walking program; 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart August 19 Gaylord - 10 a.m. Free shopping Tuesday; 2 p.m. Senior movie matinee; 6 p.m. Smoke-free bingo August 20 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Pinochle; 6 p.m. Chitchat group Johannesburg - 12:30 p.m. Play board games Elmira - 11:45 a.m. MSU Extension, Lori Hunt Vanderbilt - 6 p.m. Smoke-free bingo August 21 Gaylord - 10 a.m. Catholic Communion; noon, Volunteer shopping; 1 p.m. Party bridge; 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group; 7 p.m. Square dance Elmira - 10 a.m. Cards Vanderbilt - 10 a.m. Craft day; 12:45 p.m. Movie Day August 22 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Reminiscence Group, “Home Remedies,” Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Euchre August 23 Gaylord - noon, Pizza Saturday; 12:30 p.m. Grocery bingo; 7 p.m. Square dance August 24 Gaylord - 6 p.m. Chitchat group August 25 Gaylord - 9:30 a.m. Gardening program; 10 a.m. Walking program; 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart Johannesburg - noon, Monthly birthday celebration; 12:30 p.m. Play board games August 26 Gaylord - 9 a.m. Foot care clinic by appointment; 10 a.m. Fishing program, free shopping Tuesday; 2 p.m. Senior movie matinee; 6 p.m. Smoke free bingo August 27 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Pinochle; 6 p.m. Chitchat group Johannesburg - 12:30 p.m. Play board games Vanderbilt - 6 p.m. Smoke-free bingo August 28 Gaylord - 10 a.m. Catholic Communion; noon, Volunteer shopping, monthly birthday celebration; 1 p.m. Party bridge; 2:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group; 7 p.m. Square dance August 29 Gaylord - 10:30 a.m. Powerhouse - Young at Heart; 12:45 p.m. Euchre; 7 p.m. Square dance August 30 Gaylord - 7 p.m. Square dance August 31 Gaylord - 6 p.m. Chit chat group ,58529 2%4)2%-%.4 ,)6).' 7OULD YOUR PARENTS TELL YOU IF THEY WERE STRUGGLING WITH THEIR $AILY 2OUTINE )NDEPENDENCE FOR YOU 0EACE OF MIND FOR YOUR FAMILY ^ )NDEPENDENCE 6ILLAGE OF 0ETOSKEY RECOGNIZES THAT EVERY PARENT HAS DIFFERENT NEEDS 3OMETIMES THE SERVICES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR ONE PERSON ARENT NECESSARILY RIGHT FOR ANOTHER /UR RESIDENTS ENJOY MANY SUPPORTIVE INCLUSIVE CARE SERVICES AND AMENITIES 3HOULD YOUR LOVED ONES NEEDS CHANGE OUR ENHANCED SERVICES WILL CHANGE TO FIT HIS OR HER INDIVIDUAL NEEDS PERFECTLY !MENITIES 3ERVICES BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS Serving the area for 29 years. 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Eileen Godek RESEARCH & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR GAYLORD COMMUNITY BAND Whether you are a member of the Gaylord Community Band, as I DIRECTOR RALPH SCHWEIGERT am, or a member of the audience taking in one of our weekly summer concerts under the Pavilion in downtown Gaylord, it is easy to feel the wonderful “sense of community” that exists between the band and the audience and the members themselves. Most band members live in or near Otsego County and come from all walks of life. According to retired Gaylord Community Schools band director Ralph Schweigert, “In addition to 15 high school students, our membership includes a couple of doctors, secretaries, and housewives. We also have several music teachers, retired band directors, and some school administrators.” Though the audience is undoubtedly as diverse, there is one thing everyone at the concerts shares, whether consciously or unconsciously – a love and appreciation of music and its power to nurture the soul! Schweigert shared, “Community bands have existed in many shapes and sizes across the country since the 1800s and were often the only show in town. Gaylord’s community band actually began back in the late 1800s and has been disbanded and resurrected many times over the years.” He added, “When I came to Gaylord in 1974, the band was not functioning, and it wasn’t until the city celebrated its centennial about four years later that we resurrected it. We put the group together to play only one concert during the celebration, but wound up having so much fun that we made it a permanent summer fixture until it disbanded again after the summer of 1994.” THE BAND REHEARSES FOR 1½ HOURS BEFORE EVERY CONCERT Advocacy Department Caregiver Support Group Educational Breakfast Series In-Home Service Make A Donation Meal Program -Menus -Meal Reservations Medical Resources Department MMAP Otsego Haus Parkinson Support Group Prime Times Special Events Volunteer Program Schweigert recalled, “Every year since then there was discussion about starting it up again, but we didn’t think there was enough interest until last year.” That’s when he and another retired Gaylord Community Schools band director, Gary Waldo, went to work making the necessary arrangements. With the added assistance of the current Gaylord Community Schools band director, Pat Jarve, and retired Roseville, Michigan Community Schools band director, Seraphime Mike, the band became a reality again last summer. Schweigert shared that all of the members, including him, participate as volunteers. One of the wonderful aspects of the band is the intergenerational opportunity it provides for the younger players to interact with the older, more experienced ones. Schweigert noted, “The ages of our members range from those who are in their teens to a few who are well into their 80s – plus everyone in between!” He noted, “Although membership was open to high school students last year, we didn’t make it clear enough that these wonderful young players were welcome. This year, thanks to the efforts of Pat Jarve, we were able to rectify this deficiency.” Including members of all ages is important to Schweigert. He recalled, “When I was a student at Petoskey High School in the early 1960s, I was lucky enough to be able to play in the Charlevoix City Band. It was a great experience for me to play sitting next to some pretty good adult cornet players, and I certainly would like that same opportunity to be available to the youth of our community.” Speaking of the older, more experienced players, he observed, “It is also meaningful for many of us ‘old’ people to think we may have had even a small role to play in the development of these young musicians.” Jarve, who is also a member, encouraged all of the high school band members to join in order to keep up their skills over the summer. He noted, “By playing with this group, they are exposed to different repertoire than they might otherwise have an opportunity to play. He added, “Sitting alongside experienced players also gives them an opportunity to hear how they might improve their skills.” College sophomore and clarinetist Amber Chapel explained that her teacher and fellow band member, Mr. Mike, encouraged her to join. She observed, “Playing in a band with people of so many different ages is a lot different than playing with those my own age. The older players have a lot more experience, and I really look up to them and respect them!” Mike, who has been playing the clarinet for 72 years, reflected on the inclusion of the teenage MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES members, “This is wonderful for them because it moves them from a high school or college band HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS WELL AS PEOPLE FROM experience to being part of a community experience.” ALL WALKS OF LIFE! Regarding his own participation, he shared, “I’ve been playing with various community groups on and off since my retirement. Playing in this band has probably been one of the finest musical experiences I’ve had in many years. It’s a good challenge, plus we have an excellent director who inspires us to work hard!” He concluded, “Perhaps the most wonderful thing about this group is that Gaylord has gotten back its community band!” Please join the Gaylord Community Band at 8:00 p.m. under the Pavilion on Court Street in downtown Gaylord for its final two summer concerts on Wednesday, August 6th and August 13th! 989.732.1122 • www.OtsegoCountyCOA.org • Advocacy 989.732.9977 Fax: 989-731-2739 • occoa@occoaonline.org • Weekdays 8:00 am to Noon and 12:30 to 4:00 pm 120 GRANDVIEW BLVD. GAYLORD, MICHIGAN 49735 16 • August 2008 • PrimeTimes A Gaylord Herald Times publication
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