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Come to Northeast Michigan and enjoy
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The Good Life
Vol. 3, Issue 3 • MARCH 2009
Published by The Good Life Press
Editor: I. M. Free
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Also Available:
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heated leather, sunroof, Hemi, $13,976
Two Irishmen, Patrick & Michael, were adrift
in a lifeboat following a dramatic escape
from a burning freighter. While rummaging
through the boat’s provisions, Patrick found
an old lamp. Hoping that a genie would
appear, he rubbed the lamp vigorously To
the amazement of Patrick, a genie came
forth. This particular genie, however, stated
that he could only deliver one wish. Patrick
blurted out, “Make the entire ocean into
beer!” The genie clapped his hands and the
entire sea turned into the finest brew ever
sampled by mortals. The genie vanished.
Michael looked disgustedly at
Patrick whose wish had been
granted. After a long, tensionfilled moment, he spoke.
“Nice going Patrick! Now we’re
going to have to pee in the
boat!”
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Fri/Sat 8am-8pm
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TEACHER: Maria, go to the
map and find North America.
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now
class, who discovered
America?
CLASS: Maria.
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Served 4:00-8:00pm
WEDNESDAY
All-You-Can Eat Spaghetti $8.99
THURSDAY
All-You-Can-Eat Old Fashioned Chicken
Tender Dinner w/ Mashed Red-skinned Potatoes,
Gravy and a Vegetable $8.99
Wed/Thur AYCE includes hot bread, soup and salad
FRIDAY
All-You-Can-Eat Cod $8.99
or Fresh Lake Perch (not AYCE) $11.99
SATURDAY
All-You-Can-Eat Grilled Rib-Eye $9.99
Fri/Sat AYCE includes hot bread, soup, choice of
potato, vegetable and AYCE Salad Bar
Coupons not valid on All-You-Can-Eat specials
Every Wednesday is Italian Night
In addition to the Spaghetti
Dinner, Liv picks from other
Italian dishes to offer, such as
Lasagna, Parma Rosa, Baked
Rigatoni, Ravioli or Meatballs
Introducing Our
Family Recipe
Northern Style Pasties
from Calumet, Coming
April 3-5, and the 1st
Weekend of Each
Month Following
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One day a little girl was sitting and
watching her mother do the dishes at the
kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her
mother had several strands of white hair
sticking out in contrast on her brunette
head.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively
asked, ‘Why are some of your hairs white,
Mom?’
Her mother replied, ‘Well, every time that
you do something wrong and make me cry
or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white.’
The little girl thought about this revelation
for a while and
then said, ‘Momma,
how come ALL of
grandma’s hairs are
white?’
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At Saint Mary’s Catholic
Church, they have
a weekly husband’s
marriage seminar. At
the session last week,
the Priest asked Mario,
who was approaching
his 50th wedding
anniversary, to take a
few minutes and share
some insight into how
he had managed to stay
married to the same
woman all these years.
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Mario replied to the
assembled husbands,
‘Well, I’ve tried to
treat her nice, spend
da money on her, but
bestof all is that I
took her to Italy for
the 25th anniversary!’
The Priest responded,
‘Mario, you are an
amazing inspiration to
all the husbands here!
Please tell us what you
are planning for your
wife for your 50th
anniversary??’
Mario proudly replied,
‘I’m gonna go get her.’
“We were so proud of Timmy for being such a good sport even
though he came in 4th...”
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The Good Life - march 2009
To Everyone Who Supports the
Troops, Thank You So Much!
“Your kind dedication and effort to send us care packages puts the
biggest smiles on our faces!!! It is because of people like you all that
us Airmen and Soldiers are able to continue on with our mission on a
daily basis. Words can not explain how much every bit is appreciated
and I look forward to coming home again. I would love to meet some
of you when I do come home also. I wish you all could see the look
on everyone’s faces when I opened the boxes up and told them to
grab whatever their little (or in some cases “big”) hearts desired!! :)
All of you that put your efforts and donations towards these boxes
are truly amazin people! Thank you so much for supportin all of us
over here. God Bless...
SrA Finnell, Amber H,
and the rest of her brothers and sisters of DET 3.”
This letter was received by Shoreline Troop Support in thanks for
the shoeboxes sent to our troops in the Middle East. The shoeboxes
are filled with the things we may take for granted, but are so very
appreciated by the brave men and women serving our country so
very far away from home.
The Shoreline Troop Support has about 30 members who meet
at the Alpena Community College on the former Wurthsmith Air
Base on the 3rd Friday of each month at 1pm. There they fill and
ship shoeboxes full of items that are donated by the public, area
churches, civic groups and local businesses. The group recently
received much needed donations from The Mikado Goodfellows and
the monthly Oscoda Food Giveaway.
You too can help make this continued effort possible by donating
time, products and funds for postage, through many local collection
sites. Look for the marked donation canisters in Oscoda at Hungry
Howie’s, Desi’s,Gilbert’s Pharmacy, The Villages of Oscoda and the
Oscoda Press; in Hale at Hale Drug and Londo Lake Store; and in
Greenbush at The Red Rooster Restaurant. To donate products, you
will find collection bins in Oscoda at the United Methodist Church, The
Villages of Oscoda, The American Legion, The Eagle Club, Knights
of Columbus and State Street Mall (next to Gilbert’s Pharmacy); and
in Hale at St Pius Catholic Church. If you would like to donate time
and talent, there are things the troops are especially grateful for, such
as hats, scarves and a special handcrafted pillowcase. Directions for
the pillowcase, a list of items needed and additional information
about being a part of Shoreline Troop Support are available by
emailing to [email protected] or contact Gretchen Madick at
(989) 739-0363.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY’S RELAY FOR
LIFE ALCONA COUNTY
KICK-OFF PARTY
March 14th, 2009 at Alcona
County Senior Center (Located
at 207 South Church Street in
Lincoln, Michigan)
Kick-off reception 7:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. (Registration at
6:30pm). 8:00 p.m. to 12:00
a.m. Refreshments, 80’s Dance
& Costume Contest.
For more information or
advanced reservations contact:
ACS Staff Member Tracy
Niedzwiecki at (866) 454-9984
Committee Volunteer Laura
Hutchison at (989) 736-8312
PR/Media Volunteer Terry
Lipscomb at (989) 335-0772
MICHIGAN REGIONAL
SPORTSMEN’S SHOW
March 20th - 22nd at Thunder
Bay Recreation Center - 701
Woodward Avenue, Alpena. For
more information please call:
Wayne at: (989) 354-8403.
THE ALPENA LEADS CLUB
meeting every Tuesday. For more
information, go to
www.alpenaleadsclub.com
Businesses in the Alpena area
promoting one another.
FISHING TOURNAMENT ON
BEAVER LAKE
March 7, starts at 6am.
Volunteers needed. For more
info, contact Ron Brady at 3797002 or 255-2914.
25th Anniversary Celebration
Alcona County Relay for Life
July 24th through July 25th, 2009
3:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
at Alcona Community Schools Track,
51 North Barlow Road
Lincoln, Michigan 48742
If you would like more information how
you can become a Team Member,
Volunteer, Sponsor or Donate toward
this amazing event,
Contact: Alcona County Chair - Martha
at (989) 736-3546
Sweet Steps Captain - Laura Hutchison
at (989) 736-8312
PR / Media Volunteer - Terry Lipscomb
at (989) 335-0772
BARTON CITY EAGLES
AERIE 4141 BARBECUE
Every third Friday of the month.
Come for
Barbecue Ribs & Chicken
$8 All inclusive. A portion of
proceeds to benefit Alcona
scholarships & other local
charities. For more info, call (989)
736-3050
MDA Cue for a Cure 2009
You are invited to be a part
of the “12th Annual Cue for
a Cure” by participating in a
Pool Tournament to benefit the
Muscular Dystrophy Association
or just by coming out to join in
the fun! All proceeds will go to
support patients from our own
area who are affected by a
neuromuscular disease.
Sunday, March 1st:
Chiefs Bar & Grill in Alpena
Sunday, March 8th:
North Swamp in Lincoln
Saturday, March 14th:
Glennie Tavern
Sunday, March 15th:
Oscoda Eagles & Wagon Wheel
in Ossineke
Saturday, March 21st:
Dry Dock in Alpena
Saturday, March 28th:
Oasis Food & Spirits in Glennie
Sunday, March 29th:
Alpena Eagles
Playoffs: Saturday, April 4th at the
Glennie Tavern 11:00 AM where all
of the Winners, Runners Up, Top
Fund Raisers and Totals Raised will
be announced!
Submit Your Group’s Events to The Good Life Community
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For More Community Events, Visit Your Local Chambers of Commerce Online:
www.tawas.com • www.oscoda.com
www.alpenacvb.com • www.huronshoreschamber.com
A drunken man staggered into a Catholic church, sat down in the Confessional
and said nothing.
The priest is waiting and waiting and waiting.
The priest coughs to attract the drunk man’s attention, but still the man says
nothing.
The priest then knocks on the wall three times in a final attempt to get the man
to speak.
Finally the drunk replies, “No use knockin,’ pal. There’s no paper in here either.”
Mike lay on his deathbed
when his wife Brigid
came in to him and asked
if there was anything he
wanted.
Mike said “Brigid, what
is that delicious smell
coming from the
kitchen?”
And Brigid replied “Oh
Mike that is a ham I am
baking.”
Mike thought, and said
“Brigid, as my dying wish
I would love to have
some of that ham you’re
cooking.”
Then Brigid said “Oh
Mike, I’m saving that
for the wake.”
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The Good Life - march 2009
Went to the doctor for
my yearly physical.
The nurse starts with
certain basics.
How much do you
weigh?’ she asks. ‘135,’ I
say.
The nurse puts me on
the scale. It turns out
my weight is 180.
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The nurse asks, ‘Your
height?’ ‘5 foot 6,’ I
say.
The nurse checks
and sees that I only
measure 5’2’.
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She then takes my blood
pressure and tells me it
is very high.
‘Of course it’s high!’ I
scream, ‘When I came
in here I was tall and
slender! Now I’m short
and fat!’
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A DEA officer stops at a ranch in Montana, and talks with
an old rancher. He tells the rancher, ‘I need to inspect
your ranch for illegally grown drugs.’
The old rancher says, ‘Okay, but do not go in that field
over there’ as he points out the location.
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TEACHER: John,
why are you
doing your math
multiplication on
the floor?
JOHN: You told me
to do it without
using tables.
– George Burns
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The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, ‘Mister, I have
the authority of the Federal Government with me.’
Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge
and proudly displays it to the farmer. ‘See this badge?
This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish...
on any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I
made myself clear? Do you understand?’
The old rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about
his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams
and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased close
behind by the rancher’s prize bull. With every step the
bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely
that he’ll get “horned” before he reaches safety. The
officer is clearly terrified.
The old rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence
and yells at the top of his lungs.....
‘Your badge...Show him your badge !!!’
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She’s sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee.
Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box.
Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week.
Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl.
And her husband is on the back of the milk carton.
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Keith, Sherry, and Brad Hasty
A lecturer when
explaining stress
management to an
audience raised a
glass of water and
asked ‘How heavy
is this glass of
water?’
Answers called out
ranged from 20g to
500g.
The lecturer
replied, ‘The
absolute weight
doesn’t matter. It depends on how
long you try to hold it. If I hold it
for a minute, that’s not a problem.
If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have
an ache in my right arm. If I hold
it for a day, you’ll have to call an
ambulance. In each case, it’s the
same weight, but the longer I hold
it, the heavier it becomes.’
He continued, ‘And that’s the
way it is with stress management.
If we carry our burdens all the
time, eventually, as the burden
becomes increasingly heavy, we
won’t be able to carry on. As with
the glass of water, you have to
put it down for a while and rest
before holding it again. When
we’re refreshed, we can carry on
with the burden.’
‘So, before you return home
tonight, put the burden of work
down. Don’t carry it home.
You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you’re
carrying now, let them down for a
moment if you
can.’
So, my friend, put down anything
that may be a burden to you right
now. Don’t pick it up again until
after you’ve rested a while.
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one
Teleph ation
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Consu
Practicing since 1976
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• Most debt counseling agencies are owned by credit
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A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to
play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach
pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush
hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the
station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there
was musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few
seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman
threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to
him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again.
Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His
mother tugged him along, hurried, yet the kid stopped to look
at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child
continued to walk, turning his head all the time This action was
repeated by several other children. All the parents, without
exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped
and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued
to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished
playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one
applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best
musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces
ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at
a theater in Boston and the seats averaged $100.
Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized
by the Washington Post as part of an social experiment about
perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in
a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we
perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize
the talent in an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from
this experience could be:
If we do not have a moment to
stop and listen to one of the best
musicians in the world playing the
best music ever written, how many
other things are we missing?
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Last week, I took my children to
a restaurant.
My six-year-old son asked if he
could say grace.
As we bowed our heads he
said, “God is good, God is great.
Thank you for the food, and
I would even thank you more
if Mom gets us ice cream for
dessert. And Liberty and justice
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Along with the laughter from the
other customers nearby, I heard
a woman remark, “That’s what’s
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Why, I never!”
Hearing this, my son burst into
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As I held him and assured him
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and God was certainly not mad
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He winked at my son and
said, “I happen to know that
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prayer.”
“Really?” my son asked.
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Then, in a theatrical whisper, he
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An older woman gets pulled over for speeding...
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Officer: Ma’am, you were speeding.
Older Woman: Oh, I see.
Officer: Can I see your license please?
Older Woman: I’d give it to you but I don’t have one.
Officer: Don’t have one?
Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving.
Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please.
Older Woman: I can’t do that.
Officer: Why not?
Older Woman : I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.
Officer: You what?
Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you
want to see
The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and
calls for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior
officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.
Officer 2: Ma’am, could you step out of your vehicle please! The
woman steps out of her vehicle.
Older woman: Is there a problem sir?
Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and
murdered the owner.
Older Woman: Murdered the owner?
Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please.
The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.
Officer 2: Is this your car, ma’am?
Older Woman: Yes, here is the registration papers.
The officer is quite stunned.
Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving
license.
The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and
hands it to the officer.
The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.
Officer 2: Thank you ma’am, one of my officers told me you didn’t have
a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up
the owner.
Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too.
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A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a
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Wife replies, ‘No, you should
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So she fetched the Bible,
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Ralph and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking
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When she went to tell Edna the news she said, ‘Edna, I have good news and bad news. The
good news is you’re being discharged, since you were able to rationally
respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of the person you love. I
have concluded that your act displays sound mindedness. The bad news is,
Ralph hung himself in the bathroom with his bathrobe belt right after you
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“George is a radio announcer, and when
he walks under a bridge... you can’t hear
him talk.”
-- Dale Carnegie
TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today
that we didn’t have ten years ago.
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A couple drove
down a country
road for several
miles, not saying
a word. An earlier
discussion had led
to an argument
and neither of
them wanted to
concede their
position.
As they passed a
barnyard of mules,
goats, and pigs,
the husband asked
sarcastically,
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yours?’
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WELDING GLOVES: Heavy duty leather gloves used to prolong the conduction of intense welding heat to
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A young cowboy from Wyoming goes off to college.
Also handy for igniting the grease inside the wheel hub out of which you want to remove a bearing race.
Half way through the semester, he has foolishly squandered all
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his money.
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He calls home. “Dad,” he says, “You won’t believe what modern
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Laramie that will teach our dog, Ol’ Blue how to talk!”
off in bolt holes thereby ending any possible future use.
“That’s amazing,” his Dad says. “How do I get Ol’ Blue in that
BAND SAW: A large stationary power saw primarily used by most shops to cut good aluminum sheets into
program?”
smaller pieces that more easily fit into the trash can after you cut on the wrong side of the line.
“Just send him down here with $1,000” the young cowboy
says.
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“I’ll get him in the course.”
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So, his father sends the dog and $1,000.
STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used to convert common slotted
About two-thirds of the way through the semester, the money
screws into non-removable screws.
again runs out.
The boy calls home.
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“So how’s Ol’ Blue doing son?” his father asks.
to replace a 50 cent part.
“Awesome, Dad, he’s talking up a storm,” he says, “you just
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won’t believe this - they’ve had such good results they have
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started to teach the animals how to read!”
“Read!?” says his father, “No kidding! How do we get Blue in
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that program?”
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“Just send $2,500, I’ll get him in the class.”
The money promptly arrives. But our hero has a problem.
The World’s
At the end of the year, his father will find out the dog can
“I busted a mirror and got seven
neither talk, nor read. So he shoots the dog.
Shortest Fairy Tale
years bad luck, but my lawyer
When he arrives home at the end of the year, his father is all
Once
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time,
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excited.
thinks he can get me five.”
guy asked a girl ‘Will
“Where’s Ol’ Blue? I just can’t wait to see him read something
– Steven Wright
and talk!”
you marry me?’
“Dad,” the boy says, “I have some grim news.
The girl said, ‘NO!’
Yesterday morning, just before we left to drive home,
And the guy lived
Ol’ Blue was in the living room, kicked back in the recliner,
happily ever after and
reading the Wall Street Journal, like he usually does. Then
rode motorcycles
he turned to me and asked, “So, is your daddy still messing’
and went fishing and
around with that little redhead who lives in town?”
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The father exclaimed, “I hope you shot that
golf a lot and drank
dog before he talks to your Mother!”
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Alpena, Michigan 49707
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Completely renovated building in downtown
Alpena. New carpet, paint, 2nd bathroom;
all completed in 2007. New Durolast roof
in 2007. Onsite parking and plentiful City
parking on street and adjacent City lots.
Views of Thunder Bay River. Possible Lease!
$99,950 MLS#280090
Nice affordable 60 X 150 lot with septic, well,
driveway and power available. The old trailer
Two story home with 3 BR and 2.5 baths.
is not habitable. $15,000 MLS#280987
Master BR has private bath w/Jacuzzi
tub and separate shower, gas fireplace
in living room, oak cabinets, 200 amp
service, central air and 25X27 attached
garage plus a storage garage 16X16.
Maintenance free exterior House sits on
100 X 185 lot with an additional adjacent
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MLS#261762
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“Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size
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kitchen, 150 amp service, two covered porches plus
newer garage (24X36) with heated workshop area.
Sold in as is condition. $49,900 MLS#290095
Three bedroom, 2 bath ranch in move in
condition. Features full unfinished basement,
10½ blocks high, plumbed for bathroom, tiled
around and middle connected to storm sewer
with a back-up sump pump plus a N. gas wall
furnace & heater. Ms bedroom has private bath &
walk-in closet. Great 14X14 sunroom w/electric
heat for those cold winter days. Irregular shaped
kitchen w/lots of cupboards & pantry. Fenced
yard, 200 amp service, attached finished garage,
storage shed and new roof in 2002. 1 year Home
Warranty! $115,000 MLS#280717
Luxurious Condo living! Master bdrm on main
floor w/ double closets, 2 bdrms up + full bath
w/ additional loft area. 150 amp service. 2.5 att.
garage that is finished & heated. Association
dues are $125/month(snow removal, lawn care,
exterior repairs and trash disposal plus exterior
insurance. Boat slips available for purchase.
$154,500 MLS#270915
Country general store with custom deli and
pizza ovens. Shelving, 6’ display cooler, 37X9’8”
walk-in cooler, storage area and central air.
Authorized “Lotto” sales location. 17X52 section Great Location - Use the store front to start
has 5 year lease with US Postal Service. your own business or open a beauty shop
with current fixtures. There are 3 apartments
$350,000 MLS#280638
to generate additional income. Don’t let this
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$500 per month. Total monthly income of
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Great 3 BR ranch with 2 sided fireplace and
paved drive on a nicely treed lot. Natural gas
baseboard heat and water heater plus 100
amp service. There’s a 2 car attached garage
with utility room and a 12X20 storage shed.
Property is sold “As Is” and “Where Is” with
no warranties expressed or implied. $64,400
MLS#281077
PRICED TO SELL! Older farm house
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as is condition. $79,900 MLS#270959
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‘You’re on!’ said the other old lady, holding up a $10
bill.
The first little old lady slowly fumbled her way out
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through the front door of the flower show.
Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall,
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came through the exit door surrounded by a cheering crowd.
‘What happened?’ asked her waiting friend.
‘I won 1st prize as Best Dried Arrangement. ‘
It’s amazing how kids interpret
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young pupils how they spent
their holiday away from school.
One child wrote the following:
We always used to spend the
holidays with Grandma and
Grandpa. They used to live in
a big brick house but Grandpa
got retarded and they moved to
Florida. Now, they live in a tin box
and have rocks painted green to
look like grass.
They ride around on their bicycles
and wear name tags because
they don’t know who they are
anymore. They go to a building
called a wrecked center, but they
must have got it fixed because
it is all okay now. They do
exercises there, but they don’t
do them very well. There is a
swimming pool too, but they all
jump up and down in it with hats
on.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on
a detour.
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with a little old man sitting in it.
He watches all day so nobody
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golf carts. Nobody there cooks,
they just eat out. And, they eat
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people can’t get out past the man
in the doll house. The ones, who
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TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical
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DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it’s H to O.
My Grandma says that Grandpa
worked all his life to earn his
retardment and says I should
work hard so I can be retarded
someday too. When I earn my
retardment, I want to be the man
in the doll house. Then I will let
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grandchildren.
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Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
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“No!” Jody exclaimed. “I mean, it was very nice, but
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“Darwin” Awards
PART ONE
Note: We have no idea whether these are true, but if not, someone has quite an imagination!
Semifinalist #1
A young Canadian man, searching for a way of getting drunk cheaply, because he had no money with
which to buy alcohol, mixed gasoline with milk.. Not surprisingly, this concoction made him ill, and he
vomited into the fireplace in his house. This resulting explosion and fire burned his house down, killing
both him and his sister.
Semifinalist #2
Three Brazilian men were flying in a light aircraft at low altitude when another plane approached.
It appears that they decided to moon the occupants of the other plane, but lost control of their own
aircraft and crashed.. They were all found dead in the wreckage with their pants around their ankles.
Semifinalist #3
A 22-year-old Reston , VA , man was found dead after he tried to use octopus straps to bungee jump
off a 70-foot rail road trestle.
Fairfax County police said Eric Barcia, a fast food worker, taped a bunch of these straps together,
wrapped an end around one foot, anchored the other end to the trestle at Lake Accotink Park, jumped
and hit the pavement. Warren Carmichael, a police spokesman, said investigators think Barcia was
alone because his car was found nearby. ‘The length of the cord that he had assembled was greater
than the distance between the trestle and the ground,’ Carmichael said. Police say the apparent
cause of death was ‘Major trauma.’
Semifinalist #4
A man in Alabama died from rattlesnake bites. It seems that he and a friend were playing a game of
catch, using the rattlesnake as a ball. The friend - no doubt a future Darwin Awards candidate - was
hospitalized.
Semifinalist #5
Employees in a medium-sized warehouse in west Texas noticed the smell of a gas leak. Sensibly,
management evacuated the building extinguishing all potential sources of ignition; lights, power, etc.
After the building had been evacuated, two technicians from the gas company were dispatched.
Upon entering the building, they found they had difficulty
navigating in the dark. To their frustration, none of the lights
worked. Witnesses later described the sight of one of the
technicians reaching into his pocket and retrieving an object
that resembled a cigarette lighter.
Upon operation of the lighter-like object, the gas in the
warehouse exploded, sending pieces of it up to three miles
away.
Nothing was found of the technicians, but the lighter
was virtually untouched by the explosion. The technician
suspected of causing the blast had never been thought of
as ‘’bright’’ by his peers.
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A delightful home touched by history with traditional wood floors offers
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3378V** Commercial building includes office, bath and a work shop, open
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3437W**3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch. Nice house in a beautiful neighborhood.
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3374J** This 1997 Patriot “Special Edition” mobile is located on two
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full bar • grille
MARDI GRAS PARTY - SATURDAY, MARCH 21st
DJ, Beads, Food and Fun!!!
Open Bowling Saturdays 4-11
Call for More Open Bowling Times
Open 7 Days a Week * Noon-2am
All Menu Items Available for Take-out * We Also Have BEER-TO-GO
Kitchen Hours: Sun-Thur Noon-11pm, Fri/Sat Noon-Midnight
Located across from Tawas City Park
444 W. Lake Street, Tawas City
(989) 727-3560
7002 Hurbert, N. End Hubbard Lake
FRIDAY
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT COD
$8.25
St. Patrick’s Day
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Food So Good,
You’ll Think
We Stole Your
Grandma
Breakfast ‘Til Noon
Sat ‘Til 12:30p
Sun ‘Til 1:00p
101 N. Lake St
Lincoln, MI
989-736-6611
Happy Birthday,
Troy - March 24
Daily LUNCH & Dinner Specials
989-362-8200
Why is it that if someone tells you
that there are 1 billion stars in the
Universe you will believe them, but if
they tell you a wall has wet paint you
will have to touch it to be sure?
Backwoods Bistro
TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so
dirty?
GLEN: Well, I’m a lot closer to the
ground than you are..
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OSCODA
739-1487
5113 North US‑23
Home of the
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CASUAL DINING
BAKERY
IMPORTED BEER & WINE
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105 S. State Street
Harrisville, MI 48740
989-724-7473
Manuel & Kim Pompa, Proprietors
[email protected]
Two young women were shopping.
When they started to discuss their home
lives, one said, “Seems like all Alfred and I do
anymore is fight. I’ve been so upset I’ve lost
20 pounds.”
“Why don’t you just leave him then?” asked
her friend.
“Oh! Not yet.” the first replied, “I’d like to
lose at least another fifteen pounds first.”
MEDIUM SQUARE-PAN 2-ITEM PIZZA
with Pitcher of Beer or Pop $16.00
SMALLER PORTION MENU $7.95 or LESS
Home of Carol’s Famous Bloody Mary &
The Backwoods Bistro Wild Mushroom Bisque Soup
FRIDAY All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips $8.95
866 N. Barlow Rd, Lincoln
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat ‘til 9:00pm, Sun 3:00-7:00pm
Harbortown
Pizza
“TASTY TUESDAY”
Medium 2-item pizza $8.00, 4-8pm
“NEW” Hand-Tossed Pizzas
Pizza * Subs * Pasta Dishes
Chicken Wings * Salads
989-724-5000
OPEN
7 DAYS
At the Stoplight in Harrisville
CRYSTAL BAY
Think Spring!!!
American Cuisine with Style
Steak, Fish, Homemade Soups,
Biggest Shrimp in Town
Beer/Wine/Cocktails
Try Our Lake Perch Specials
Across from Beach in Tawas City
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm • Sun 8am-2pm
RESTAURANT
Open 8am Daily for Breakfast
362-3887 448 W Lake St. (US-23)
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Good Food, Good FUN
Dining and Entertainment
Home of
The ALL NEW
Charlie Burger
and
The Best Pizza
in the North!
All You can eat
fish fry fridays
Now only $9.99
BRING AD AND
SAVE $1.00
THE WAGON WHEEL
Music - Pool - Keno
HOMEMADE SOUPS DAILY
Enjoy the Warmth of the Old Wood Stove
SPEED P
L
Mondays Open Pool, 75¢ Drafts All Day
& 3-BALL
Every Monday Night: Euchre 7pm
14” 2-Item Pizza w/ Pitcher of Beer $12
TOURNAMENTS
Every Tuesday 6pm - Ladies Night
Every Sunday 1pm
$10 Entry
Wednesdays All-Day Mexican Specialties, $3 Margaritas
100% Payout to
Thursdays 25¢ Wings All Day - Dine-in Only
1st, 2nd & 3rd
Fri/Sat/Sun BBQ Ribs
MDA “Cue for a Cure”
Sunday, March 15th
Eco-Smart Auction, Bid on the many
things you use every day!
Also, win a date with Charlie!
SaturdayS
Karaoke 7-11pm
Fridays
Cod & Chips $9.95
#1 People’s Choice
Best Burger
Always Fresh
Never Frozen
Take-out Available
Club Keno • Automatic Keno
Big Screen TV • Friendly Staff
431 N. Mill St • Oscoda (off River Rd.)
RED
ROOSTER
restaurant
Coming
Back Soon:
“Seventh
Sorrow”
Watch for Date
Karaoke Friday & Saturday Nights
Music Maker
KARAOKE & DJ
NORTHERN MICHIGAN’SBEST DJ
HILLTOP
SALOON
(989) 739-0344
Donna Roussin
Operating with Bose Audio System
2030 East Nicholson Hill Rd in Ossineke - (989) 471-5103
It has been suggested that one out of every
four persons is suffering from some sort of
mental illness.
Think of your three best friends. If they’re all
okay, then it’s you.
Full American
& Italian Cuisine
Homemade
Soups, Pies &
Bread
Corned Beef & Cabbage
for St. Patrick’s Day,
March 17th
Daily Specials • Low Prices • Friendly Service
Generous Portions • Breakfast Anytime
WEEKLY SPECIALS:
Tue: All-u-Can-Eat Spaghetti
Wed: Mexican
Thurs: Pizza Specials
Fri: Cod, Perch, Fish & Chips
Sat: Lasagna Supreme
OPEN DAILY 8am - 9pm
989-739-7659
3228 US 23
8 miles N. of Oscoda in Greenbush
“We could certainly slow the aging
process down if it had to work its
way through Congress.”
-- Will Rogers
Hoppe’s Hut
Every Saturday
Doors Open at 5:00pm
for Lunch & Early Birds
BINGO at 6:30pm
Never
a Cover
Charge
Live Music Every Weekend (Fri/Sat)
Live Country Music Every Other Sunday
MICHIGAN PROGRESSIVE • BALLS GAME
BARBECUE RIBS & CHICKEN
All-Inclusive $8.00 • 3rd Friday of Every Month
Next Barbecue Dinner is March 20th
AERIE 4141
671 N. Sanborn Road, Barton City • (989) 736-3050
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-7:30pm, Closed Sun
Customer Rewards Program
$20 Reward Certificate for every
$100 spent on groceries
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
March: 6 -7 – Liquid Cooled • 13-14 – Tolin Brothers
20-21 – Echo’s • 27-28 – Day Of Defiance
April: 3-4 – Liquid Cooled • 10-11 – Kopy Katz
SERVING A FULL MENU
Burgers • Pizza • Ribs • Prime Rib
Open Daily at 7:00am for Breakfast
6449 M‑65 S. at Werth Rd, Lachine
(989) 379-4456
Buy Any Whole 16” Grinder
& Get a Half Grinder
Y
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FOR
99¢
MUST PRESENT COUPON
Limit one per coupon, per visit.
Not valid with other specials.
Expires May 1, 2009
WE NOW ACCEPT BRIDGE CARDS
Dine In – Carry Out or Delivery
Quality Cut Meats
1235 State St. • Alpena
Fresh Produce • Dairy • Frozen Foods
Dry Goods • Personal Care Items & More
We Slice & Sell Deli Meats & Cheeses by the Pound
989-354-7771
Open at 11 a.m. daily
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Dining and Entertainment
fresh, handpressed burgers
hand-tossed
deep-dish pizzas
Now Serving Breakfast
8am-12:30pm Saturday • 8am-3pm Sunday
Breakfast Specials
Great Food • Good Spirits • Daily Specials
Our Place is Your Place
WEDNESDAY: 9-Ball
THURSDAY: Bring Your Own CD
to Play and Sing!
FRIDAY/SATURDAY: Open Juke
SUNDAY: Nascar Sunday
Come join us with a little bit of the Irish Luck at Our Place Food &
Spirits. Corned Beef & Cabbage and Dessert for $10.95
Also Irish Green Draft Beer Specials • 75¢ Shell, $1.50 Mug
Dine In or Out
Daily Specials
DRINK SPECIALS
Made Fresh
Phone in Your
EVERY DAY
7 Days a Week
Order
TUES, MARCH 17: CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER
Lincoln’s Best Char Burger
All You Can Eat Cod
& Deep Dish Pizza
FRIDAYS $8.95
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT: MR. D’s ENTERTAINMENT
Coming Soon: Local Delivery Fresh & Hot (no breakfast)
214 Second St.
Downtown Lincoln
(989) 736-6400
Open Mon-Fri 11am-12am
Sat 8am-12am • Sun 8am-3pm
Corned Beef & Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day
SUNDAY, MARCH 8th
“CUE FOR A CURE”
50/50 Auction • Food & Drink Specials
1-989-736-7036 • 3987 N. Barlow Rd (F‑41)
Just north of Lincoln and south of Lost Lake Woods Club
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The Country Carriage
Restaurant & Pub
James & Tria Coleman, Owners
Homemade Soups & Salads & More
Asian Buffet Sat. 4pm • Friday Night Fish Fry
SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET
Pizza, Grinders, and More
Join Us for a St. Patrick’s Day
Corned Beef Dinner - Beverage Specials
Call for Your Important
Party or Meeting
Private Seating Available
OPEN 7 DAYS
3141 N. M‑65, Hale
(989) 728-0152 • (989) 728-4953
Homemade Soups Every Day
Sunday-Thursday 6:30am to 8:00pm
Friday-Saturday 6:30am-9:00pm
Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials
“I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything until
noon. Then it’s time for my nap.”
– Bob Hope
DAILY DINING SPECIALS
Monday - Dollar Day. Sliders, Tacos & Hot Dogs
Thursday - Hot Meat Loaf Dinner $6.99
Friday - Perch Fry $7.99 or AYCE Pollack $7.99
Mon/Wed/Sat - $3.99 New York Strips, $1.00 Sides
FREE
Sunday - 25¢ Wings All Day
Everyday - Daily Food Specials
Exotic Female Dancers - $5 Cover for Guys
Fridays & Saturdays After 9pm
DJ Fri-Sat with DJ Joey K
Mon-Fri
1/3 Pound
Burger
w/ Draft Beer
$3.99
11am-6pm
Wednesday is Ladies Night
5-Close, $1.50 Well Drinks
$1.50 Beers 7-9pm for the Guys
Play All Your Favorite
Daily Lottery Games Here
We Are a Biker-Friendly Establishment
1273 South US-23 at Tawas City Limits • Phone (989) 362-3666
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Dining and Entertainment
New York
(989)
Deli & Pizza 362-9067
THE NORTH END
Family Restaurant
SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER
7 AM to 10 PM
OPEN 7
DAYS A
WEEK
DAILY
SPECIALS
HOMEMADE
SOUPS & CHILI
PIZZA
OPEN YEAR
‘ROUND
Large 1 Topping
Pizza
$5.99
Dine In or Carry Out Only
Delivery Extra
Must Present Coupon
989-727-2700
At the North End of Hubbard Lake 1575 W. Hubert Rd.
126 Newman
(first block)
Downtown East Tawas
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-11pm
Sat 10am-11pm
Sun Noon-10pm
All-You-Can Eat Spaghetti Monday Nights 4-8pm
Includes Spaghetti, Salad, Bread & Drink for $5.99 • Kids 10 & Under for $2.99
Pool • Darts • Burgers
Beer Specials on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Karaoke Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun at 8:00
Eucher Tournament Every Saturday at 2pm
St. Patty’s Party - Mar. 17 - Food & Spirits
MDA Pool Tournament - Mar. 21
109 River St. in Alpena 989-356-9117
NEW
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ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday-Saturday
Wednesday-Saturday
40+ ITEM
MENU
ST. PATTY’S
DAY PARTY
- March 17
FROM
BURGERS
TO
PIZZA
Corned Beef &
Cabbage - Live Entertainment
@ 9pm
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MENU
“Serving Shenanigans Since 1980”
Kitchen serving
food Mon.-Wed.
11-8
FROM BURGERS
TO
PIZZA
Thurs.-Sat. 11-9, Sun. Noon-8
Kitchen serving food Mon.-Wed. 11-8
FIVE KENO SCREENS
Thurs.-Sat. 11-9,
Sun.
Noon-8
FREE
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Internet
ATM - Pull Tabs
Free WiFi
4709 F-41
Oscoda, Michigan
www.officeloungeandgrill.com
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110 E. Dwight
Street, Oscoda
FREE Wifi Wireless
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- 739-EATS (3287)
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110 E. Dwight Street, Oscoda
739-3388 - 739-EATS (3287)
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A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife, looking at herself in the
He then took her to a McDonald’s where he ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries
mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked what she’d like to have for her
and a chocolate shake.
Birthday.
Then it was off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and her favorite candy, M&M’s. What
‘I’d like to be six again’, she replied, still looking in the mirror.
a fabulous adventure! Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into
On the morning of her Birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of Lucky
bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, ‘Well Dear,
Charms, and then took her to Six Flags theme park. What a day!
what was it like being six again??’
He put her on every ride in the park; the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming
Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. ‘Sweetie, I was talking
Monster Roller Coaster, everything there was. Five hours later they staggered out of
about my dress size.’
the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down.
The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, he’s gonna get it wrong.
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Lem: ‘’I got fired
from my job as a
bank guard.’’
Clem: ‘’That’s awful.
What happened?’’
Lem: ‘’Well a thief
came in to rob a bank.
I drew my gun. I told
him that if he took
one more step, I’d
let him have it.’’
Clem: ‘’What did the
thief do then?’’
Lem: ‘’He took one
more step so I let
him have it. I didn’t
want that stupid gun
anyhow!’’
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Burton’s Last Resort
9027 W. Long Lake, Alpena ~ (989) 595-6300
If you had all the money your heart
desires?
St. Patrick’s Day Party – Tuesday, March 17th
Corned Beef & Cabbage • Green Beer
If you had the most fabulous home in
the perfect neighborhood?
live entertainment 6:00-10:00pm
Traditional Irish Music with
If you had no worries?
If you came home to find a gourmet
meal prepared for you?
corduroy roads
If you bathwater had been run for
you?
Lentin Specials
If you had the perfect kids?
Perch • Bluegill • Fresh Whitefish • Cod
If your partner was awaiting you with
open arms and kisses?
Our Thanks to Thunder Bay Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge and Losinski’s Excavating &
Septic Tank Inc. for Their Support of Our Annual Pig Roast & Tent Party!
Where would you be?
Snowmobilers Welcomed & Encouraged
Hello...you’d be in the wrong house!
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+ rebates up to $5,000.
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employees
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Telling your wife you can’t get her a new car
and then buying a fishing boat is just never a
good idea...”
msrp $25,100
buy $21,745*
• everyone
$19,740*
PARTS & service hours:
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Sat 9am-1pm
SALES HOURS:
Mon-Fri 8:30-6pm;
Sat 9am-1pm
OVER 50 USED CARS IN
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• Topsoil, Sand, Gravel,
Drain Stone
• Wildlife & Irrigation Ponds
Digging
the Alpena
Area Since
1962
• Basements, Driveways, Site
Work
• Residential and Commercial
• Land Clearing, Demolitions
• Stump and Tree Removal
Owned & Operated by Perry & Kelly Losinski
5281 U.S. 23 North • Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 356-1151 • Fax: (989) 358-8503
While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends late one night, the
drunk led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong.
“What’s that big brass gong for?” one of the guests asked.
“Why, that’s the talking clock,” the man replied.
“How does it work?”
“Watch,” the man said, giving it an ear-shattering pound with a hammer.
Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, “Knock it off, you
moron, it’s 2 o’clock in the morning!!!”
Glennie Party Store
Home of the Beer Den
A Great Variety of Ice-Cold Domestic & Import Beer
Liquor * Lotto * Cigarettes * Snacks * Sodas * Videos
Bait & Tackle
3289 State Rd.(M65) in Glennie
989-735-2156
“My apartment was
robbed and everything
was replaced with
exact replicas...I told
my roommate and he
said ‘Do I know you?’”
– Steven Wright
STOCK
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• everyone
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• current customer
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• chrysler employee
just add tax!
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832 w. chisholm st. • alpena
(989) 354-4154
1-800-489-2550
all departments open
saturday 9am - 1pm
20” wheels, Hemi, full power, remote start, tow package & more!
$12,683
$27,357**
Stk. #9038
• chrysler employee
just add tax!
nobody beats our
prices...guaranteed
*See Dealer for Details.
*Must have current Chrysler lease to
qualify for lease price
**Must qualify for Chrysler Employee
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A cowboy, who is visiting Wyoming from Texas , walks into a
bar and orders three mugs of beer.
He sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each
one in turn.
When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar and orders
three more.
The bartender approaches and tells the cowboy, ‘You know,
a mug goes flat after I draw it. It would taste better if you
bought one at a time.’
The cowboy replies, ‘Well, you see, I have two brothers. One
is in Arizona , the other is in Colorado .
When we all left our home in Texas , we promised that
we’d drink this way to remember the days when we drank
together.
So I’m drinking one beer for each of my brothers and one
for myself.’
The bartender admits that this is a nice custom, and leaves it
there.
The cowboy becomes a regular in the bar, and always drinks
the same way.
He orders three mugs and drinks them in turn.
One day, he comes in and only orders two mugs. All the
regulars take notice and fall silent.
When he comes back to the bar for the second round, the
bartender says, ‘I don’t want to intrude on your grief, but I
wanted to offer my condolences on your
loss.’
The cowboy looks quite puzzled for a
moment, then a light dawns in his eyes
and he laughs. ‘Oh, no, everybody’s just
fine, ‘ he explains, ‘It’s just that my wife
and I joined the church and I had to quit
drinking.’
‘Hasn’t affected my brothers though.’
“Now they show you how detergents take out
bloodstains, a pretty violent image there. I
think if you’ve got a T-shirt with a bloodstain
all over it, maybe laundry isn’t your biggest
problem. Maybe you should get rid of the body
before you do the wash.”
– Jerry Seinfeld
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Tammy’s
Collectibles
and Fabulous Finds
Winter Hours:
Mon-Sat
10:30am-5pm
Closed Wed
WILSON’S
Located inside
Fabulous Finds
(Bruggar’s Plaza)
310 W. Lake St.
Tawas City
989-362-5165
CHEESE
SHOPPE
“michigan’s oldest”
Since
1939
mild, aged, & fancy cheeses
Game Meat Sticks * Game Jerky
Liquor * Fine Wines
Cheese Trays * Gift Boxes
T-Shirts & Souvenirs
Mail Orders
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
M‑13, PINCONNING
1-800-CHEESE5
Order Online www.wilsoncheese.com
TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped
down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted it.
Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn’t punish
him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.
“Darwin” Awards
PART TWO - THE GRAND PRIZE
ATTORNEY: What was the first
thing your husband said to you
that morning?
WITNESS: He said, “Where am
I, Cathy?”
ATTORNEY: And why did that
upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
_________________
ATTORNEY: What gear were
you in at the moment of the
impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and
Reeboks.
_________________
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia
gravis, does it affect your
memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways
does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can
you give us an example of
something you forgot?
________________
ATTORNEY: Do you know if
your daughter has ever been
involved in voodoo?
WITNESS: We both do.
ATTORNEY: Voodoo?
WITNESS: We do.
ATTORNEY: You do?
WITNESS: Yes, voodoo.
__________________
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LARRY'S
PARTS HAUS
(Corner of US-23 and Nicholson Hill Road)
Ossineke, 989-471-2911 • 888-471-2911
Open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See your local Car Quest store for a
complete selection of Agricultural
& Heavy
Equipment
Your
Complete
HealthBatteries
Food Store!
and
Filters
Get
your
equipment
402 Lake Street
ready
for cold weather.
Tawas City,
MI 48763
989-362-4371
WE
MAKE
6 & 12 VOLT
Marbie’s Nutrition
Hours:
Monday-Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
HYDRAULIC
HOSES,
MACHINE
DRUMS
4262 River Road
AND
ROTORS
Oscoda,
MI 48750
(989) 739-4382
Fax: (989) 739-3849
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Sat 8am-Noon
BATTERIES
(MOST STYLES)
FOR FARM &
INDUSTRIAL
EQUIPMENT
NORTHERN
TRUCK
AND AUTO
REPAIR
In George Washington’s days, there were no cameras.
One’s image was either sculpted or painted. Some
The Arizona Highway Patrol came upon a pile of smoldering
paintings
of George Washington showed him standing
metal embedded in the side of a cliff rising above the road
behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others
at the apex of a curve. The wreckage resembled the site
showed both legs and both arms. Prices charged by
of an airplane crash, but it was a car. The type of car was
painters were not based on how many people were to
unidentifiable at the scene. Police investigators finally pieced
be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted.
together the mystery. An amateur rocket scientist.... had
somehow gotten hold of a JATO unit (Jet Assisted Take Off,
Arms and legs are ‘limbs,’ therefore painting them would
actually a solid fuel rocket) that is used to give heavy military ATTORNEY: The youngest son, cost the buyer more. Hence the expression, ‘Okay, but it’ll
the twenty-year-old, how old
transport planes an extra ‘push’ for taking off from short
cost you an arm and a leg.’
is he?
airfields.
WITNESS: He’s twenty, much
He had driven his Chevy Impala out into the desert and
like your IQ.
screen printing
embroidery
found a long, straight stretch of road. He attached the JATO
________________
unit to the car, jumped in, got up some speed and fired off
the JATO!
The JATO, if operating properly, would have reached
maximum thrust within 5 seconds, causing the Chevy to
reach speeds well in excess of 350 mph and continuing at
full power for an additional 20 -25 seconds.
The driver, and soon to be pilot, would have experienced
G-forces usually reserved for dog fighting F-14 jocks under
full afterburners, causing him to become irrelevant for the
remainder of the event.
However, the automobile remained on the straight highway
for about 2.5 miles (15-20 seconds) before the driver
applied and completely melted the brakes, blowing the tires
and leaving thick rubber marks on the road surface, then
becoming airborne for an additional 1.4 miles and impacting
the cliff face at a height of 125 feet leaving a blackened
crater 3 feet deep in the rock. Most of the driver’s remains
were not recoverable.
ATTORNEY: She had three
children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were
boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any
girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I
need a different attorney.
Can I get a new
attorney?
_________________
ATTORNEY: How was your
first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose
death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Take a guess.
_________________
ATTORNEY: Can you describe
the individual?
However, small fragments of bone, teeth and hair were
WITNESS: He was about
extracted from the crater, and fingernail and bone shards
medium height and had a
were removed from a piece of debris believed to be a portion
beard.
of the steering wheel.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or
a female?
Epilogue: It has been calculated that the car attained a
WITNESS: Unless the Circus
ground speed of approximately 420 mph, though much of his
was in town I’m going with
male.
voyage was not actually on the ground.
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The facts as best as could be determined are that the
operator of the 1967 Impala hit the JATO ignition at a
distance of approximately 3.0 miles from the crash site. This
was established by the scorched and melted asphalt at that
location.
ATTORNEY: Were you present
when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you kidding me?
_______________
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ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t
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WITNESS: Did you actually
pass the bar exam?
_________
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(989) 724-5800
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of Harrisville, Inc.
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Owner/Broker
Betty Jo Lyle
Owner
OLD AND NEW
– A PLEASING
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Bedroom, 3
bath custom
home designed
to incorporate
original log home. Sunroom, FR, and
studio. Custom woodwork, fireplace
& Lake Huron frontage. $525,000
#087‑09‑0004
Louella Shellenbarger
Janene Lovelace
Connie Sysak
Wendy K. Reeves Richardson
234 S. Huron (US-23)
PO Box 572
Harrisville, MI 48740
Boaters, Charter Boats AHOY! Here is
a unique opportunity for 120’ of AuSable
Worry not! This 2 bedroom River frontage, six boat slips with newer
1 bath cedar log sided home, docks, a steel seawall AND a 2 to 3
with the amenities and location bedroom home and a detached garage
of a cottage, is in reality on 4.5 lots located between Harbor St.
a comfortable home near and First St. Access from either paved
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse with street. This is a versatile property for
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Location and Quality ~ Priced at consider it a building site on the AuSable.
$159,900 #087-07-0035
$129,900.
This unique custom built home is
located on 10 partially wooded acres
within sight of Logger’s Trace & Springport
Golf Courses. The attractive rolling terrain
of the adjoining properties lend to the
feeling of a comfortable country setting. 3
bedrooms with the possibilty of two more,
3 baths, 10x28 sun room and an att. 2 car
garage. Also includes a 20x50 utility bldg/
garage with 18x14 workshop and a 20x24
pole barn/shed. $154,900 #087‑07‑0037
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“Solomon”
3 Month old puppy. A
little shy but very sweet
temperament.
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989-362-TEMP (8367)
1-877-281-HEAT (4328)
Licensed & Insured
“Kittens”
Grey 3 month old
“Bailey,” sweet male.
And “Camden,” grey
tiger, very sweet and
cuddly.
MARCH 22nd - CRITTER BOWL at Village Lanes in Harrisville,
benefitting Alcona Humane Society.
Bathing Services: $15.00 • You Bathe Them: $10.00
Volunteer Time at the Shelter! 1 or 2 Hours a week will help immensely!
Please call us at 736-PETS for more information.
Please Help! – Donations Needed for Food, Blankets, Litter, Toys, etc.
“I Rescued a Human Today”
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the
corridor
peering apprehensively into the kennels.
I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help
her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she
wouldn’t be afraid.
As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view
from a little accident
I had in the back of my cage.
I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been
walked today.
Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I
didn’t want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she
wouldn’t feel sad about my past.
I only have the future to look forward to and want
to make
a difference in someone’s life.
She got down on her knees and made little kissy
sounds at me.
I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up
against the bars to comfort her.
Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was
desperate for companionship.
A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to
assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was
so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.
I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see
that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came down my
corridor.
So many more are out
there who haven’t walked
the corridors.
So many more to be
saved.
At least I could save one.
I rescued a human today.
“Bama”
5 Month old neutered
male, very playful, loves
people.
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A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom
of children while they were drawing. She would
1. “You better drink
this. Soon you won’t
occasionally walk around to see each child’s work.
be able to swallow and
As she got to one little girl who was working diligently,
then you’ll be completely
she asked what the drawing was.
buggered.”
The girl replied, ‘I’m drawing God.’
The
teacher
paused and said, ‘But no one knows what
2. “Do we have the
capacity to make fire?
God looks like.’
Most humans have
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing,
enjoyed that privilege
the girl replied, ‘They will in a minute.’
since the stone age.”
3. “Is that before or after
you realized you were
standing in a lake of
gasoline!?!”
M & S Antique Center
4. “You sit there in that
pathetic excuse for an
office, reporting gossip,
while under your very
nose, evil is doing its
worst.”
Glassware, Home Décor, Books,
Consigment
Space
Furniture & More
Available
Great Easter Gifts
Remote Control Cars & Planes
5. “If I could have only
one food for the rest of
my life, thats easy, Pez,
cherry flavored Pez.”
6. “That bad crab, only
you tried to take it.
Everybody else want best
quality. You took worst,
because you have best
quality heart. You have
style no one can teach.
Must be born this way.”
7. “I think you are a sexist
misogynist dinosaur, a
relic from the Cold War.”
8. “I was the intellectual
equivalent of a 98-pound
weakling. I would go to
the beach and people
would kick copies of
Byron in my face.”
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ATTENTION: Come in and See Our
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Check out new listings with land contract terms
224 W. Washington Ave., Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-2756 • Cell (989) 657-2870
Fax: 810-519-1797
www.SunriseSide.com
We Use Creative Financing and Will Consider Taking Cars, Boats, Trucks,
Tractors, Motorcycles, etc. for Your Down Payment
This great manufactured city home
has vaulted ceilings throughout There
is a sliding door that opens to a deck
in the backyard off the dining room.
The kitchen has a wet bar looking into
the dining room. This house has an
open living area that includes the living
room, dining room and the kitchen.
There is a 28x24 2-car detached garage
with an asphalt driveway. $84,900
MLS#281185
110 Acres off Hamilton Rd at $900
an Acre! Build a camp for your
friends and family for years to come.
Enjoy hunting and seclusion right
outof town! $99,000 MLS#281090
Gorgeous 100 ft lot with Long Lake
frontage. This 2 story log cabin can be used
as a summer or year round home has many
new upgrades. Log siding, fireplace on
main floor, large wraparound deck to view
great sunsets. $159,999 MLS#280698
Live the good life! 36 acres with lots
of waterfrontage! This parcel has everything
that a outdoors person could ask for hunting, fishing and relaxing! $110,000
RMLS#280322
This Beautiful 75.72 Acres of farm land
has nice high ground pasture with alfalfa.
There is a nice balance between land and
fields with the 22 acres of nice hard woods.
Land has 3 Barns included on the property
which include a 72 ft x 48 ft Horse barn with
5 stalls, 40 ft x 48 ft Pole Barn with 12 ft high
walls, and a 26 ft x 16 ft Run in pasture Barn
open to the south. The House Barn is great
for wintering of horses or cattle. This is a
Great Farm to start you new farm operation
it is all set up to run all you have to do is add
the house!! $120,000 MLS#281147
This 40 acres of wonderful hunting land in
Presque Isle County is just outside Rogers
City. It includes a spacious Camp that will
sleep 6-8 with new concrete foundation
completed in 2007, septic, toilet, gas lights
and outside generator for electric. Inside
wired for full electric which needs to be
hooked up. Land has spruce, pine, cedar,
poplar and other hard wood trees that
make it great for hunting deer, turkey and
other small game. There are hunting blinds
already on land. The trout river is nearby.
This is a great deer camp, ready to go!
$99,900 MLS#281004
Beautiful home in the heart of woods in
Atlanta. Open ranch floor plan. All the comforts
of Northern Michigan. Remodeled in 1998 and
finished in 2000. Washer and dryer in closet.
Dishwasher in kitchen. Vaulted Ceiling in
Living Room. Jacuzzi Room. Large enclosed
porch with sliding glass door looking to the
back of property. Tongue and groove pine
throughout home. $95,000 RMLS#281000
This lovely 2 story gambrel style home built in 1995
has a main floor master bedroom with a spacious full
bath that has a whirlpool tub. Kitchen /dining room
combo has oak cabinets. Main floor has a mud room
with a food pantry. Large living room has a gas log
fireplace with marble accents. Two bedrooms with a
3/4 bath upstairs. This home is located 12 miles from
the city on a paved road with 38.65 acres for hunting
and 150 x 300 pond. There is a 3 car detached
garage and an additional 8 x 12 shed. There is a
40 x 64 pole barn that has electricity with a cement
floor and 12 doors. You can own your own business
and enjoy this lovely home with acreage that you can
hunt and fish on. $163,000 MLS#280883
This is 80 acres of secluded hunting land
with the best hunting you will enjoy. There is
lots of cedar, spruce and mature pine trees.
There are lots of bear tracks along with
deer tracks, buck scrapes and rubs. This 80
acres borders over 3800 acres of state land.
$85,000 MLS#280971
REPO’d
A Great view of Lake Huron while sitting on the deck,
in the living room or in the dining room you can enjoy the
200 ft of Lake Huron Shoreline with a wonderful view. This
large 4 bedroom 3 bath ranch home at a convenient South
of Alpena location with city water. Seller will pay $5000.00
towards FHA Loan closing costs at the time of the closing.
Great financing available. $169,900 MLS#280696
HUD Homes
$
100
down
• 30-year mortgage
• market rate %
• $2500 to you at closing!
This Beautiful Home is ready for
you to move into. There is new
paint throughout, tile in the master
bathroom and hardwood flooring
in the kitchen. The living room has
nice berber carpeting. This home
also has central air and a fenced in
backyard. $82,500 MLS#281347
REPO’d
HUD Homes
Want 101.6 feet on Long Lake? This
beautiful Lot with small pebbled beach has
has a great view of Long Lake as well as
a nice Shoreline with no weeds. It’s up to
you. The lot is split zoned making the US 23
side of lot zoned commercial and lake side
zoned residential/recreational. (Note: well
& septic not done). If more lake frontage
is desired, see MLS 280995. $159,900
MLS#280994
REPO’d
HUD Homes
$
100
down
• 30-year mortgage
• market rate %
Great Hunting Parcel! 59 acres with ridges,
fields, swamp and hardwoods making it
perfect deer hunting. A double wide mobile
home sits on this property for a camp with a
pond behind the camp. The camp has well,
septic, and power and is only 14 minutes
from Alpena. A 10’ x 12’ barn provides
extra storage. There is a good mixture of
fields, swamp and woods. Bean Creek
tributaries throughout the property. Minerals
are included with this sale. $109,900
MLS#281025
down
$
100
For a list of
This beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath
homes and complete
home with a paveddetails
driveway is on lovely and
quiet Beaver Lake with 50 feet of sandy beach
call 800-497-2782
ext.
1074
frontage with a beautiful
view of the sunrise.
Special features
of this356-2756
home include a fireplace
Sunrise Side Realty
(989)
in the living room, bay windows overlooking
the lake, large cedar lined walk-in closet in the
or (989) 657-2870
master bedroom, new carpet throughout, deck
off of the living room and a large treed yard to
Free F.H.A. Loan pre‑Approvals
100’s
enjoy. There is a large 2 and
car attached
garage
Nice one acre parcel located about 5 miles with an asphalt driveway. There is also a 12 x
of
new
FHA
approved
listings
to
view.
from Alpena. Nice country setting with lots of 12 storage shed to store all of you lake toys and
room to build. $20,000 MLS#280329
• 30-year mortgage
• market rate %
• $2500 to you at closing!
For a list of
homes and complete details
call 800-497-2782 ext. 1074
Sunrise Side Realty (989) 356-2756
or (989) 657-2870
Free F.H.A. Loan pre‑Approvals and 100’s
of new FHA approved listings to view.
Free Appointment & Consultation.
DON’T LOSE YOUR HOME!
STOP FORECLOSURE!
lawn care equipment. $249,900 MLS#281001
Free Appointment
& Consultation.
DON’T LOSE YOUR HOME!
STOP FORECLOSURE!
Sell it on a Short Sale before it’s too late.
Guaranteed to sell in this market for it’s
real value. Visit www.sunriseside.com and
read all about it or call Alan (989) 356-2756
BEFORE IT’S
BEFORE
IT’S TOO
TOO LATE!
LATE!
SELL
YOUR CREDIT!
CREDIT!
SELLIT
IT &
& PRESERVE
PRESERVE YOUR
FREE APPOINTMENT
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1554 US-23 • East Tawas, MI
(989) 362-2910
800-362-4075
Answer on on page 24
INCREDIBLE CLOSEOUT PRICING &
great deals on 2009 mODELS!!!
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We accept
Mike Allen
Owner
5115 N. US 23
Oscoda,
Michigan
TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person
who keeps on talking when people are no longer
interested?
HAROLD: A teacher
Lee’s
Small Engine Repair
ATV’s • Mopeds • Weed Trimmers • Tractors
time to get your atv’s and lawn equipment ready for spring!
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We Buy and Sell U.S.
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Hours: Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm
5103 North US23, Oscoda, MI 48750
In Little Caesar’s Plaza
M
(989) 739-3900
We Buy and Sell Coins • Coin Supplies • Free Appraisals
ikado
ARKET
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Cut
Meats
Open 8am-8pm 7 Days a Week
Hot
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Pizzas
Now Serving Lunch, Burgers, Strips, Poppers,
Homemade Soups and More Daily at 11am
Pizza, Subs - Sandwiches - Jerky - Sausage
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$1.00 Greeting Cards - DVD Rentals
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Bridge Cards, and WIC
2276 F-41, Mikado • 989-736-3066
USEFUL TIP
PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE
YOUR BED AT NIGHT
Put your car keys beside your
bed at night. If you hear a noise
outside your home or someone
trying to get in your house, just
press the panic button for your
car. The alarm will be set off, and
the horn will continue to sound
until either you turn it off or the car
battery dies.
This tip came from a
neighborhood watch coordinator.
Next time you come home for the
night and you start to put your
keys away, think of this:
It’s a security alarm system that
you probably already have and
requires no installation. Test it. It
will go off from most everywhere
inside your house and will keep
honking until your battery runs
down or until you reset it with the
button on the key fob chain. It
works if you park in your driveway
or garage. If your car alarm goes
off when someone is trying to
break into your house, odds are
the burglar rapist won’t stick
around... After a few seconds
all the neighbors will be looking
out their windows to see who is
out there and sure enough the
criminal won’t want that. And
remember to carry your keys
while walking to your car in a
parking lot. The alarm can work
the same way there..... This is
something that should really be
shared with everyone. It could
save a life or a stop a crime.
This would also be useful in any
emergency, like a fall or a heart
attack where you can’t reach a
phone. Someone suggested that
people carry their car keys with
them when they’re outside in case
they fall. A spouse or neighbor
might not hear you yell, but they’ll
hear the alarm and know there’s a
problem.
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OUR
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For the Kids
The Good Life - march 2009
“Weather”
131 Newman St.
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-3766
Behringer
Guitar Amplifiers
Pro Audio and
PA Systems
Tube Amps
Guitar Hot Rodding
and Repair...Amps Too!
Super Sustainer
Guitars
Drum Sale
Complete Package
Incl. Cymbals & Hardware
Unscramble the
Words
“Things from a Tool Box”
Kids Recipe
Kids activities should always be supervised
by an adult.
1. LIDRL____________________
WHAT YOU NEED:
2. MHREAM__________________
1 can (about 355 mL) frozen limeade
concentrate, pre-thawed
1 quart lime sherbet
2 liters 7-UP or Sprite
About 4 cups crushed ice
3. vlele____________________
4. risevrwcrde____________
5. tfhgsllaih______________
6. inasl____________________
7. nhrwec_________________
8. iseplr___________________
9. cwhsaka________________
10. shweasr_______________
HOW TO MAKE THEM:
1. In a large mixing bowl or punch bowl,
stir together the limeade concentrate
and the lime sherbet.
2. Add the lemon-lime beverage and
the crushed ice and serve immediately.
3. If you don’t want to serve the punch
right away, refrigerate the mixture of
limeade and sherbet until just before
serving time. Add the 7-UP or Sprite
and crushed ice at the
last possible moment.
The kids can get involved
by stirring together the
ingredients.
1. drill, 2. hammer, 3. level,
4. screwdriver, 5. flashlight,
6. nails, 7. wrench, 8. pliers,
9. hacksaw, 10. washers
After starting my new diet I altered my drive to work to avoid passing my
favorite bakery. I accidentally drove by the bakery this morning and as I
approached, there in the window were a host of goodies. I felt this was no
accident, so I prayed ... “Lord, it’s up to you. If you want me to have any of
those delicious goodies, create a parking place for me directly in front of the
bakery.” And sure enough, on the eighth time around the block, there it was!
God is so Good!
:: BREAKING NEWS ::
In 2009 the
government will
start deporting all
the insane people. I
started crying when I
thought of you.
Run my little crazy
friend, run!
ANSWERS TO
“GUESS THE MOVIE
QUOTES”
Floyd Rose
Tremolo
Systems,
Parts & Accessories
LIGHTNING
RAIN
SLEET
SNOW
STORM
SUNNY
THUNDER
TORNADO
WINDY
St. Patrick’s Day Shakes
BRIAN ANKNER
Now Located in Alpena Mall
989-766-0048
Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm
Sundays Noon-5pm
candle company
Kevin & Kendalee LaPorte
[email protected]
Gordon’s
f
Full Lineinog
Ice Fish
Gear
Hunting
& ORV
Licenses
BAIT & TACKLE
Minnows w Spikes w Waxworms w Mousies w Wigglers
Pop w Snacks wCampfire Wood wCorn & Hay
OPEN 7 DAYS • Daylight to Dark - Just Stop In!
6075 N. M‑65, Glennie at the AuSable River & Five Channels Dam
(989) 728-2248
“I think it’s wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly”
– Steven Wright
NEDO’S FARM MARKET
Premium Dog
& Cat Foods
Specialty
Feeds by
Order
Plugs &
Oil for
Snowmobiles
4686 F-41, Mikado, MI 48745
Your Full Service Market
Sun-Wed 9am-8pm • Thurs 9am-9pm • Fri/Sat 9am-10pm
Specializing in • Fresh Produce
Convenience Foods • Hardware • Beer • Wine
Liquor • Lotto • Pet Supplies • Wildlife Feed
Ice Fishing Supplies • Bulk Bird Feed
We Accept Visa &
Master Card
Spring
Beer
Specials
2nd cut hay
Phone/Fax
(989) 736-6649
Wayne & Marta Nedo
proprietors
My Glass Wings
Custom Stained Glass
Design and Fabrication
Repairs * Art Glass Supply
Classes...Open Enrollment
Gifts of Glass, Keepsakes or Classes for You & Your Family
Saturday Suncatchers • Walk-in Classes
Class Starts at 1:00pm • $12.50 - Includes supplies
Call for Availability and Age Details
Gift Certificates Available
Visit us at www.myglasswings.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Phone 989-358-9464
Custom
ReUpholstery
All Work Done in Smoke
Free Shop!
201 S. Second St.
Lincoln, MI
1-989-736-7467
Johnrowe Building
106 Second Ave, Alpena
WANTED:
Are you looking for retail, work or classroom space?
My Glass Wings Stained Glass Studio in Alpena’s downtown
arts district is offering to share a large,
historic building on 2nd Avenue. A great foot traffic location.
Call Tina at 989-358-9464 for more information.
CUSTOM HOMES • REMODELING • POLE BARNS
GARAGES • CONCRETE
Salon & Tanning
from page 20
1. Minority Report, 2. Alien3,
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2-4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRICK RANCH - Large
country kitchen/dining room with built-in oven,
dishwasher, glass cook top, lots of cupboard space.
Spacious living room with picture window. Lots
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SEV. AGENT OWNED. NOW $85,000 R1302JH
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