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Come to Northeast Michigan and enjoy
Come to Northeast Michigan and Enjoy... FREE! The Good Life Vol. 3, Issue 3 • MARCH 2009 Published by The Good Life Press Editor: I. M. Free LINCOLN TRUCK CO. “Brand Spankin’ Used” 100 Main St, Lincoln 48742 (989) 736-7600 Also Available: 05’ GMC Canyon, Crew Cab, Off Road Package, 4WD, Red, $10,476 06’ Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, two-tone 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!” 05’ Chevy Trailblazer, LT, 4WD, heated Leather, Rear Entertainment Center, 58k, $12,976 Now we know what the pot at the end of the rainbow looks like... Hours: Wed/Thur 8am-7:30pm Fri/Sat 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-3pm Closed Mon & Tues TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America. MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America? CLASS: Maria. “Homemade at Its Finest” 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 1770 Trask Lake Rd. • Barton City (989) 736-6751 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?’ Andy’s Transmission Shop Inc Where Quality is Affordable Your Complete Drive Line Service Center Transmissions • Transfer Case • Differential Axles • U-Joints • and More Owners Andy Carpenter & Jeff Piper Phone 989-354-0787 • Fax 989-356-3845 Give us a Call! WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DINNER SPECIALS 05’ Dodge, Reg Cab, Short Box, Hemi, 20” Wheels, 39k miles, pwr seat, windows, locks, $14,976 06’ Jeep Grd. Cherokee Larado, 46K, Htd. Leather, Sunroof, White $14,576 04’ Jeep Grd Cherokee, Special Edition, Fern Grn, Leather, Nav, System, $9,976 04’ Jeep Grd Cherokee, Special Edition, Black, Htd. Leather, Moonroof 03’ GMC, Sierra 1500, Z-71, White, Bed Liner 03’ Chevy Blazer, LS, 4 door, 4 WD, 70K, $6,976 03’ Jeep Liberty, Sport Pkg., Blue, 4WD, Sharp! $7,976 01’ Dodge Dakota, SLT, Quad Cab, V-8, 4WD 01’ Jeep Wrangler, Sport, 6cyl, 4WD, 5-spd, Air, Southern Owned! ***Many more to choose from, call for more info!! 5540 US 23 North, Alpena, MI 49707 Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 5:00 / Fri 8:00 - Noon And Now Open: 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. Andy’s Service Center Complete Auto Repair mA/C mEngines mStruts mShocks & More mBrakes Saturdays By Appointment Only 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...” n 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. thank your advertisers, they supply you with the good life!!! 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 Calendar! See below for contact info... 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.” SUBSCRIBE for Just $24.00 a Year!!! Name________________________________ Street Address_________________________ City______________ State___ ZIP_______ DON’T MISS A SINGLE JOKE! Fill out the form above and enclose your check or money order for $24.00 to get 12 monthly issues delivered right to your door. 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Sherni’s Candies Also Available at Pockrandt’s, Oscoda Brian’s Fruit Market, West Branch Nester Creek, Prescott Crossroads, Whittemore Party Trays Available No Order Too Big or Too Small Chocolate-Covered Raspberries ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Order and Ship Early for Easter Delivery! MADE HERE FRESH DAILY: Real Chocolate Milk-Dark-White Butter Crunch • Fudge Peanut Brittle • Roasted Nuts Chocolate Covered Cashews Old Fashioned Sea Foam Maple Walnut Cremes Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels Truffles and More... OPEN 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. CLOSED TUESDAYS 35 North M65, at M55 Whittemore, Michigan 48770 989-756-3691 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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Third Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707 cardiologist’s diet: If it tastes good, spit it out. • If your home is worth less than you owe on your first mortgage, your second mortgage can be wiped out in a Chapter 13. – Robert Downey Junior Bankruptcy Myths and Facts “I don’t drink these days. I am allergic to alcohol and narcotics. I break out in handcuffs.” Law Office of Carl C. Silver LIQUOR • LOTTO COLD BEER • GROCERIES SNACKS PROPANE EXCHANGE PAYDAY ADVANCE NOW AVAILABLE 4199 Werth Rd. Alpena, MI 49707 989-354-4798 Locally Owned and Operated 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? Sun Your Buns...Spring Break’s Comin! OPEN Many Tanning Packages Available 9-5:00 10 Visits for $30 Mon-Fri 1 Month Unlimited Tanning $40 30 Visits for $55 - 60 Days to Use 9-1 Sat 306 N. State St, Oscoda • 739-4730 advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 ALL RISK INSURANCE 2213 US 23 S., ALPENA, MI 49707 • 989-358-8400 Stosh 06/11/85-03/15/08 Always in Our Thoughts, Our Love Forever We Have Eight Great Companies to Quote – Give Us a Call “Big or Small, We Insure Them All.” TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell ‘crocodile?’ TEACHER: No, that’s not correct. 1784 East US-23 (in Baldwin Center) East Tawas, MI 48730 Whispers “the GREAT STIMULUS sale” 25% Off Entire Inventory of Adult Products All Month Long 111 River Street (989) 358-2045 Alpena, Michigan 49707 Hours: Noon-6:30pm, Mon thru Sat. KRIS MART The One Stop Store Get One Free 1-Item, 14” Medium Value Pizza with 10 Proof of Purchase Seals (from Kris Mart pizza boxes) Hot Deli Foods Boneless Chicken Breast $1.99 / lb. Whole N.Y. Strip Loins $2.99 / lb. Corned Beef Flats $2.99 / lb. 863 N. Barlow, Lincoln, MI Ask for Full Menu! Phone (989) 736-8027 HOURS: Mon - Thurs, 6:30am - 10pm Fri/Sat 6:30am - 11pm, Sun 8am - 10pm (989) 362-7033 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 for all! Amen!” Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, “That’s what’s wrong with this country. Kids today don’t even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!” Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?” DRUG 212 S. State St. Oscoda, MI 48750 Family Owned Since 1939 Quick, Professional Prescription Service Dollar Store, Cold Beer & Wine, Package Liquor, Lotto website: www.gilbertsdrug.com email: [email protected] Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Sat 8:30-4:00 ph: (989) 739-7585 fax: (989) 739-5739 As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, “I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.” “Really?” my son asked. 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Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already.” MUDDY PAWS Personalized Care - Event Where Spring Pet Pet Portrait Every Saturday, Dog is a Show MarchDog 21stto Us. 217217 West Chisholm St. St. • Alpena West Chisholm • Alpena, MI 49707 (Located between between 3rd & 4th Street) (989) (989)356-2300 356-2300 (Located 3rd & 4th Street) Hours:thru Mon thru Sat 8am-6pm, Closed Hours: Tuesday Saturday 8 p.m. - 6 p.m., Closed SundaySun & Monday • Hubbard Lake Coffee • McCall’s Candles - New Scents! • Up-North Home Décor • A Little Christmas Year ‘Round Sunrise Surplus GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it. n GROOMING & PET OUTFITTING Professional Grooming NOW De-Shedding Upscale Pet Products OPEN! 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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. 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It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future becomes. VISE-GRIPS: Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand. WELDING GLOVES: Heavy duty leather gloves used to prolong the conduction of intense welding heat to the palm of your hand. OXY-ACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely for lighting various flammable objects in your shop on fire. 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 HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an automobile to the ground after you have installed your his money. new brake shoes, trapping the jack handle firmly under the bumper. He calls home. “Dad,” he says, “You won’t believe what modern education is developing! They actually have a program here in E-Z OUT BOLT AND STUD EXTRACTOR: A tool ten times harder than any known drill bit that snaps neatly 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. TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of everything you forgot to “I’ll get him in the course.” disconnect. 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. PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket you needed to remove in order “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 HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod won’t believe this - they’ve had such good results they have to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. started to teach the animals how to read!” “Read!?” says his father, “No kidding! How do we get Blue in MECHANIC’S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your that program?” front door; works particularly well on contents such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in plastic bottles, collector magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic parts. “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 upon a time, a 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?” hunting and played (Tim) (Shawn) The father exclaimed, “I hope you shot that golf a lot and drank dog before he talks to your Mother!” beer and scotch and 209 S. State, Oscoda, MI 48750 (989) 739-5000 “I sure did, Dad!” left the toilet seat “That’s my boy!” * FREE Hoist Check * FREE Road Test up and broke wind * All Trucks/4x4s The kid went on to be a successful lawyer, * American–Foreign whenever he wanted. * Automatic–Manual * Motor Homes and then he went on to become governor. * Axles, Clutches & Flywheels The End. advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 H REALTY 150 E. 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Owner is selling in as is condition. $79,900 MLS#270959 Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it. It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply be kind to others. Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time because then you won’t have a leg to stand on. Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late. The second mouse gets the cheese. When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane. Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live. Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a flower show was in progress. The thin one leaned over and said, ‘Life is so boring. We never have any fun any more. For $10 I’d take my clothes off and streak through that stupid flower show!’ ‘You’re on!’ said the other old lady, holding up a $10 bill. The first little old lady slowly fumbled her way out of her clothes and, completely naked, streaked (as fast as an old lady can) through the front door of the flower show. Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall, followed by loud applause and shrill whistling. Finally, the smiling old lady 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 things. This was actually reported by a teacher. After Christmas, a teacher asked her 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. At their gate, there is a doll house with a little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape. Sometimes they sneak out, and go cruising in their golf carts. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And, they eat the same thing every night - it’s called early birds. Some of the people can’t get out past the man in the doll house. The ones, who do get out, bring food back to the wrecked center for pot luck. TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water? 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 people out, so they can visit their grandchildren. You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person. Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box. 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I donated $500 to the synagogue. The whiskey, wine and snacks were another $500. The rest went for the Memorial Stone.” Jody computed quickly. “$22,500 for a Memorial Stone? My God, how big is it?” “Two and a half carats.” 10 n thank your advertisers, they supply you with the good life!!! The Good Life - march 2009 “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. 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For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. On the Yamaha Side by Sides, always wear your seat belt, helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. ©2009 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Cypress, CA 90630. yamaha-motor.com RE/MAX New Horizons 2281 US 23 S., Alpena • 989-358-1144 • 888-994-7888 On the Web at www.remaxalpena.com NEWER CABIN ON 20 ACRES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Here is a perfect getaway or cozy home nestled on 20 mostly wooded acres near Barton City. Warm and inviting open floor plan with knotty pine interior, full kitchen and laundry hookups, 2 bedrooms, wonderful bath w/extra large shower. Walking path along property lines. Price just reduced to $79,900 MLS 280863 Call Sharon @989-657-6610. Just reduced to $59,900 (from $77,900) this triplex in excellent southside location in Alpena has some remodeling already done and would be a great investment. Live in one apartment and rent the other two or rent all three units – it will pay for itself in no time! Large parking area, one year Home Warranty included. MLS 280859 Call Bev @989-464-7443 300 FT ON MAJESTIC LAKE HURON SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX 1-1/2 story, 2 bedroom home/cottage on pristine secluded wooded setting overlooking Lake Huron and Middle Island. Open floor plan including vaulted ceiling in living room with cozy attractive fireplace. Bright skylights in kitchen and bath, extra loft area adjoining upstairs bedroom. 2 walkouts to lakeside. Nature abounds at this year ‘round retreat! $199,900 MLS 281348 Call Sharon @989-657-6610 Two 5-room units each with its’ own storage building located close to churches, schools and shopping in Alpena. Each 2-bedroom unit offers refrigerator and range as well as hook up for washer and dryer. Home warranty offered by sellers who have reduced the price from $89,500 to $73,500. MLS 280857 Call Bev @989-464-7443. THUNDER BAY RIVERFRONT CHARMING BUNGALOW Well cared for 3 bedroom home with spacious living room, dining area with walkout to waterfront covered porch. Many recent upgrades and improvements, newer appliances, paved road just minutes from Alpena. Wildlife galore, great fishing and recreational opportunities await you with this affordable waterfront find. $109,000 Non-MLS Call Sharon @989-657-6610 Three bedroom home with remodeling done – replaced windows, doors, drywall, countertops, sinks, flooring, carpeting. Added deck with patio slider off living room. Tastefully decorated. Family size kitchen, heated sunroom/porch. Great location in heart of Alpena. Price reduction from $71,900 to $59,900 MLS 280855 Call Bev @989-464-7443. YES, you can buy a home in this market – ask us how! AFFORDABLE HOME Adorable 3 bedroom home on county maintained road offering large master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath with soaking tub, separate shower and double sinks. Large entrance closet to hide all your winter gear and then some, kitchen with island great for baking or socializing while cooking. Room to add a garage on this 2-acre parcel. Priced to sell at $46,000 MLS 281368 Call Cindy at 989-657-1171 MOVE-IN CONDITION HUNTING RETREAT Unique 19 acres with artesian well, 2 ponds, 1 with dock to tie your canoe, plus Miller Creek borders property. Wildlife abounds. Recent updates to 2-3 bedroom, ¾ log cabin with full bath. Included are mineral rights with paying royalties. $90,000 MLS 281092 Call Nancy @989-255-8362 “UP NORTH” This recently remodeled 2 bedroom home offers an updated kitchen, bath and laundry room as well as newer furnace, water heater, siding, roof, flooring, doors, light fixtures and some windows. Set-up for future expansion off back if needed. Insulated and heated finished garage with workshop. Beautiful wooded setting close to Alpena. $116,500 MLS 281119 Call Cindy at 989-657-1171. ONE LEVEL LIVING A delightful home touched by history with traditional wood floors offers 3 bedrooms, spacious lliving room with fireplace, formal dining room, quaint sitting room off kitchen providing a quiet place to read or study, and large fenced in backyard. Lots of room in full basement for storage, crafts or play area plus detached garage. $98,000 MLS 290050 Call Cindy at 989-657-1171. Terrific wooded site, great for that “Up North” camping spot, getaway, or full time living. Build your dream home or cabin nestled in the woods. Only 1,000 feet from boat launch on Fletcher Pond. Driveway and culvert are in and utilities are nearby. $5,000 MLS 290058 Call Nancy @989-255-8362 20 ACRES Great location to build your dream retreat and hunt out your back door. Gently rolling terrain, 8 acres wooded and 12 tillable, utilities nearby, located on a paved county road. Near Lake Huron and Hubbard Lake. PRICE REDUCED to $39,000 MLS 281016 Call Nancy @989-255-8362. All full time agents to assist you! Sharon Houston, GRI, ABR Broker/Owner (989) 657-6610 [email protected] Beverly Masters, ABR REALTOR (989) 464-7443 [email protected] Cindy Limback, ABR REALTOR (989) 657-1171 [email protected] Nancy Hier REALTOR (989) 255-8362 [email protected] advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 4687 East F 41 Oscoda, Michigan Located on F-41 and Cedar Lake Road at the Light. Stop in and view all our listings! www.oscodarealty.com The Good Life - march 2009 Oscoda Realty We Open Doors! Also Doing Property Management 3378V** Commercial building includes office, bath and a work shop, open floor area with high ceilings,excellent location for numerous types of businesses. Building sits on 3 lots, plenty of room for expansion if needed. Owner is a taxidermist. $97,500 3437W**3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch. Nice house in a beautiful neighborhood. $89,000 3374J** This 1997 Patriot “Special Edition” mobile is located on two beautifully treed lots. It comes almost completely furnished and the rest is negotiable! $39,900 75± ACRES! Pick your spot to build your home on this beautiful hunting property. It has wild life galore with 4 deer blinds!Ideal property for the outdoors man! Great for cross country skiing, hunting and snow mobiling. It has an artesian well too! $175,000 3416B** Super retirement or starter home w/no grass to cut or leaves to rake, good location access to Van Ettan Lake and AuSable River, 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, new 2 car attached garage, home has been remodeled, the owners have not #3455R** This 3 bedroom home is in excellent shape, with new carpeting in 2007 and new furnace in 2007! Detached 2-car garage. Corner lot. $79,900 had time to enjoy it and would like to sell. $83,000 n 11 Rose Mary Myrick, Broker Cell 989-464-7386 Connie Tanghetti William (Bill) Duncan George Cauvin Butch Green 989-820-6338 989-820-7165 989-739-5615 989-569-3053 3375K**Nice ranch style home near Van Ettan Lake! New windows, doors, carpet, well pump, and pressure tank. Worth taking a look at this one!! Owner negotiable on furniture. $89,900 3436W**Nice 3-BEDROOM HOME with attached garage in a magnificent neighborhood, sits on nicely treed lot just outside of town! Come take a look, you won”t be disappointed! $89,000 3350D**Cozy home in very good condition, great retirement or getaway home. Heated garage has remote opener with workshop and office space. Near snowmobile trails and great fishing. Near federal land. $48,500 Northeast Land Surveys N E L S survey says...whenever you draw a line, someone will try to cross it BILL WOODS - PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SINCE 1973 Serving All Your Commercial & Residential Needs Don’t build until you KNOW where your boundary lines are! Ask us about some stories of those who didn’t. Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Land Surveying Services All Aspects of Land Surveying • Licensed and Insured We Have Been Serving the Following Counties for Over 30 YEARS: Alcona, Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda. 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State St., Oscoda • 739-2770 Appliance Outlet & More Sales & Service PROPANE HEATERS IN STOCK ANY NEW HOT WATER HEATER...$150 Your Choice GENERATORS • CHAIN SAWS • WASHERS & DRYERS SCRATCH & DENT 50% the Cost of New! 1193 Lake St • Tawas, MI 48763 BUS: 989.984.0100 FAX: 989.984.0120 Free Service Call with Repair “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” -- Mark Twain “Love is not enough. It must be the foundation, the cornerstone - but not the complete structure. It is much too pliable, too yielding.” – Bette Davis MILLER AUTO PARTS 337 S. State, Oscoda, MI (989) 739-3336 Open 8am-5:30pm Mon-Fri 8am-3pm Sat, 10am-2pm Sun Kalitta & Cooper Standard DISCOUNTS Check Out Our New Line of Tools Also Now Carrying Small Engine Parts Snow sculpture in old town Alpena McDonald Electric, LLC and Heating & Cooling Has your furnace been overworked this winter? Have Your Home Heating System Checked to Assure It’s Working Properly and Avoid Costly Repairs Later! Repair & Service for All Makes and Models Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 19 Years Experience 3415 E. Cedar Lk. Drive Greenbush (989) 820-5223 14 n thank your advertisers, they supply you with the good life!!! The Good Life - march 2009 Good Food, Good FUN Dining and Entertainment at the “Four Corners” in Hubbard Lake Happy Hour v Mon-Thur v Noon to 6pm Red MON Rib Special 1/2 Rack w/ French fries w TUES $2 TUESDAY! All drinks $2.00 (drinks regularly “WIN ings SPE GS” priced at $4.00 or less) CIA L WED Happy Hour All Day THURSPizza Special/ $1 off Small, $2 off Med., $3 off Large FRI Dinner Feature - All You Can Eat Cod $12.95 SUN $1.50 Beer ALL DAY • NASCAR Sundays Corned Beef & Cabbage and Green Beer - St. Patrick’s Day bowling • pool game room 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.. mention “the good life” paper and get 10% OFF any pizza or dinner! Little Caesars PLEASERS® Meatsa! Meatsa! 2 Mediums $22 Supreme! Supreme! 2for Larges Veggie! Veggie! for $24 OSCODA 739-1487 5113 North US‑23 Home of the HOT-N-READY Chicken Wings 10, 20, 30 pc. Hot, Mild, Plain or Barbecued CASUAL DINING BAKERY IMPORTED BEER & WINE GOURMET FOODS 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) advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 The Good Life - march 2009 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 L N O 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 n 15 16 n thank your advertisers, find us online they supply at www.thegoodlifepress.com you with the good life!!! The Good Life - march 2009 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 s ’ a try m n n a u e M Co h c Kit Daily -Eat an ou-C All-Y pecial ket S as t kfas Brea y l i a l D ia Spec, Meat, d B 3: Brea f with hoice o , C and p, Salad t Sou Desser to, Pota gs 2 Eg & Coffee t nly Toas -11am O am 6:30 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 advertise your business in the good life! 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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. 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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 advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 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. 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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. __________________ The Good Life - march 2009 19 n 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. 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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! 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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 deeded access to Lake Huron. boaters;expand on what it offers now, or 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 Visit Us at www.heritageharrisville.com “Solomon” 3 Month old puppy. A little shy but very sweet temperament. Northland Comfortemp, LLC Heating Air Conditioning Service & Installation Joe Whitten Carl Walker 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. 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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. The Only Video Store on US‑23 Between Oscoda & Alpena Harbor Video & Tanning $35 for 10 Tanning Visits USED DVD’s $5.00 EACH Gift Certificates Available Sun-Thur 2pm to 8pm • Fri/Sat 2pm to 9pm 100 N. 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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.” 210 S. Second Street, Lincoln • (989) 657-2729 ATTENTION: Come in and See Our Expanded Antique & Collectible Mini-Mall Something for Everyone! Open Wed-Sat Noon-8pm from page 5 advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 The Good Life - march 2009 n 21 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 22 n The Good Life - march 2009 All Roads Lead to... thank your advertisers, they supply you with the good life!!! 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!!! 2009 Jayco 26BH MSRP $18,136 SALE PRICE $13,900 2007 Eagle Fifth Wheel Model 299RLS Original Price $39,101 CLOSEOUT PRICING $26,900 Visit Us Online at www.JaysRV.com TIRES-BRAKES-STRUTS-ALIGNMENTS Custom wheels•Motorcycle tires•Lawn & garden tires OPEN WEEKDAYS 8am-6pm, Closed Sat/Sun (989) 739-2039 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! Drop-off’s Welcome! 27 Years Experience Call (989) 747-0799 5678 N. 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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..... 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US-23 Harrisville, MI 48740 Cell (989) 820-4210 Office (989) 724-5711 Fax (989) 724-6833 e-mail: [email protected] Reduced 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 of closet space. Two large bedrooms on the first floor. Partially finished basement with additional 2 bedrooms and 3/4 bath plus cold room and extra room for storage or office. 2 car attached garage with openers and screen room on back of house. Hot water baseboard heat. Updated electrical service. Sits on a nice corner lot just minutes away from schools and downtown Oscoda. Listed below SEV. AGENT OWNED. NOW $85,000 R1302JH Four heavily wooded lots. There currently is a well and septic on the property but condition is unknown. Seller will consider selling each lot separately. $10,000 RMLS# 077-09-0011 Great Deals on Lender-Owned Homes This 3 bedroom, 1 bath tri-level home is in a great location in town. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The groud level has a living room, kitchen/dining room combination with glass doors to back deck. The walk-out lower level has a finished family room, another finished room, and a laundry/equipment room. $59,900 RMLS# 077-08-0119 Great opportunity for the first time buyer or a 2nd home get-away for someone to come up to this area to enjoy the year around recreational sports. This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath condo includes a full unfinished basement and 1 car garage. The price is right and it won’t last long. $31,000 RMLS# 077-09-0002 McCollum Lake Front. Priced to Sell Quick!! 1/4 log, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story, home with full finished basement and 28 x 40 detached garage. Property has approx 236 ft of frontage on McCollum Lake. This home is in need of a kitchen, refinishing of wood floors and some minor TLC. Being sold AS IS. $230,000 RMLS# 077-09-0010