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Welcome to What’s UP
What’s U.P. is a fun-filled publication geared especially for the residents of the Upper
Peninsula. You will find plenty of funny, informative, interesting and just plain handy
articles in the pages ahead. There is something for everyone in every issue — from helpful hints to unusual news of the day. Like to cook? You’ll find recipes in every issue.
We think you and your family will find them absolutely delicious.
Planning your next vacation? What’s U.P. features travel articles on destinations from
around the world and around the U.P. Plus things about the great Michigan Outdoors! Just
had a hard day and want to relax? Settle in with What’s U.P. and take a look at our
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Minnesota mom sinks half-court shot, wins
half off tuition
Driver dodges death when large metal
beam pierces windshield
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Northern California authorities say
a driver is lucky to be alive after a large metal beam pierced the
windshield of his SUV while on a San Jose freeway.
San Jose Fire Department Capt. Christopher Salcido says the
beam fell off of a flatbed truck, crashing through the windshield
and lodging itself into the driver's seat of the BMW.
The driver, 66-year-old Don Lee of San Jose, California, suffered a small scratch to his right arm.
Both vehicles were traveling at 60 mph when the incident
occurred around noon Friday on I-280.
Twenty-two-year-old Javier Zambrano of Los Banos was
driving the Ford flatbed truck carrying the beam. California
Highway Patrol spokesman Ross Lee says Zambrano will be
cited for spilling a load once the investigation is complete.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota mom says
she said a little prayer before hoisting a basketball half-court and
sinking her shot to win thousands of dollars off her daughter's
private school tuition. Angela Ramey and her daughter, Grace
raised the most money in a school fundraiser at Bethany Academy in Bloomington, Minnesota, earning three chances to make
the half-court shot and knock $4,000 off tuition next year.
Grace gave her mom the basketball and on the final try Angela
launched it under hand. It bounced, swished through the net and
the crowd went wild. The mother and daughter screamed with
joy.
ABC stepping up with a new version of
'Dirty Dancing'
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC is stepping out with a new
production of "Dirty Dancing." The network said Tuesday
it will film a three-hour adaptation of the 1987 film that
starred Jennifer Grey. This time, actress-singer Abigail
Breslin will play the lead role of Baby.
No other cast members were announced, nor did ABC
specify an airdate for the film.
"Dirty Dancing" tells the song-and-dance story of a young
woman in the early 1960s who vacations with her parents
in the Catskill Mountains and falls for the resort's workingclass dance instructor, who in the original film was played
by Patrick Swayze.
The ABC film will be produced by Lionsgate TV.
Donkey picked up by police is reunited
with Oklahoma owner
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A miniature donkey that hitched a
ride in an Oklahoma police cruiser has been reunited with his
owner.
Police in Norman called the donkey Squishy and gave him a
lift after the animal was found wandering along a rural road on
Tuesday morning. It turns out that Squishy is actually named
Cruz and belongs to a chiropractor in Norman.
Matt Spaulding says he noticed his donkey was missing when
he returned home from work. He thinks the animal somehow
escaped underneath an electric wire fence.
Police Officer Kyle Canaan, who chauffeured the donkey,
says the animal fit perfectly in the cruiser's backseat.
Spaulding tells Oklahoma City television station KFOR
(http://bit.ly/21Bqzez ) that Cruz is a retired "basketball donkey," where people ride on its back at charity basketball games.
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New Year’s Savings Strategies
for Millennials
(StatePoint) Ask any financial expert what
the ideal age is to start saving money and you’re
likely to get the same response: “now.” Even at
an entry-level salary, it is critical to start 2016
on the right foot and begin paving the way to
financial freedom by setting aside money for
short–term needs such as a vacation or an emergency, or longer-term goals like retirement.
“Having a savings strategy is crucial to a person’s overall financial well-being,” says Diane
Morais, chief executive officer and president of
Ally Bank, member FDIC. “There are simple
steps Millennials can take to ensure that they
are not only saving, but maximizing the earnings potential of their nest eggs.”
When it comes to designing a savings plan,
Millennials should consider the following tips.
Choose Your Bank Wisely
Look for a savings account that doesn’t
require a minimum deposit to open, doesn’t
charge monthly maintenance fees, offers a
competitive interest rate, and ideally, compounds interest daily. These features will help
your money grow faster.
Your bank should offer both checking and
savings products, since having one bank with
both types of accounts makes it easier to transfer funds from one account to another depending on your immediate circumstances. For
example, Ally Bank’s Money Market and
Interest Checking accounts are interest-bearing, charge no monthly maintenance fees and
come with free debit cards and checks.
Pay Yourself First
A lot of people think saving is about putting
away money that is left over after other expen-
ditures. To build savings consistently and
faster, treat savings as a mandatory expense in
your overall budget.
Consider opening an online account to “automate” saving money and take advantage of
rates that tend to be more competitive than their
brick-and-mortar counterparts.
Specify Savings
Once you’ve found a bank with no maintenance fees or minimum deposit requirements,
you can establish separate accounts for your
special goals. Some banks will even allow you
to assign nicknames to these accounts, such as
“new car” or “vacation fund”.
Use Technology
Tracking your money on-the-go can make
you more aware of your spending and saving
habits. One iPhone app option is Ally Bank’s
“Ally Assist,” a voice activated assistant that
responds to inquiries, and analyzes savings and
spending patterns.
The benefits of online banking include bill
pay, click-to-chat assistance, online transfers
and the ability to access your accounts anywhere and anytime.
Think Retirement Now
Beginning to save at a young age is essential
to ensure a comfortable retirement. It’s important to choose the IRA that is right for your circumstances. Traditional IRAs may give
investors a tax deduction for the year the contribution is made, while a Roth IRA offers taxfree growth, meaning you owe no tax when you
make withdrawals in retirement.
While you may feel the pinch now by putting
some of your hard-earned money away, developing good savings habits while you’re young
will pay big rewards over the long term, helping you enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle.
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Tips to Prevent Cold and Flu this Season
(StatePoint) Cold and flu season is upon us, which for
many people means it’s time for sore throats, coughs and
runny noses. While colds cause mild versions of these symptoms, the flu is typically more severe with additional symptoms like a fever and muscle aches. Unfortunately, both conditions are all too common.
Annually, people in the United States suffer one billion
colds, and up to 20 percent of people in the US get the flu,
according to the National Institutes of Health.
“Fortunately, there are many steps that people can take to
ward off the threat of cold and flu,” says Jill TurnerMitchael, a registered pharmacist and the senior vice president of Sam’s Club Health and Wellness.
How can you keep yourself and your family healthy this
season? Turner-Mitchael and the Sam’s Club pharmacists
are offering some tips:
Eat right: Wellness starts from within. Boost your immunity with a healthful diet complete with a variety of fruits
and vegetables. You’ll want to ensure your family maintains
a diet that is rich in vitamin C, beta carotene and vitamin E.
Get your daily dose in hearty soups, vegetables roasts and
winter salads.
Wash your hands: The outside world can be a germy place.
Before opening the mail or changing out of your work
clothes, wash your hands. This should be the first thing you
do when you get home and the first step in any meal preparation that you do. Wash them often throughout the day, as
well.
Get some rest: Lack of sleep can contribute to weakened
immunity. Keep your body strong by taking advantage of the
short days in winter to head to bed a bit early and get a proper amount of shut eye.
Get vaccinated: Don’t forget to get a flu shot. A new one
is needed every year, as the body’s immune response from
vaccination is temporary. This season’s shot will protect
against the viruses that research shows will be most prevalent.
These days, it’s easier and more affordable than ever to do
so. Licensed pharmacists can administer walk-in flu shots at
retailers like Sam’s Club, which offers affordable flu shots
to both members and the public. Specifically, Sam’s Club is
offering standard three and four strain flu shots to anyone
eight years of age and above, as well as a special high-dose
shot designed for seniors 65 years and older. TurnerMitchael says this is part of the company’s commitment to
helping people live healthier lives. Learn more at www.SamsClub.com.
Stay active: You may not have any beach plans in the
works but that doesn’t mean you should neglect the gym.
One of the many benefits of regular exercise is that it is
linked to a healthy immune system, so stay active all year
long.
Don’t let a bad cold or flu sweep you off your feet this winter. Take steps to guard your health all season. And remember – if you have any questions about the common cold, the
flu, or any other health conditions, your local pharmacist can
be a great go-to resource.
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Auto safety ratings to include collision prevention systems
JOAN LOWY, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Tuesday
announced plans to update its safety rating system for new cars
to include whether the car has technology to avoid crashes, in
addition to how well it protects occupants in accidents.
The 5-star rating system now uses crash tests to assess how
well people inside are shielded from injury or death in front, side
and rollover crashes.
While that will remain a big factor in the ratings, they also will
take into account whether the vehicle has sensors that can detect
an imminent frontal collision and apply the brakes, or warn drivers about vehicles in their blind spots or that they're drifting into
another lane.
In addition, the crash tests will be improved to include accidents in which cars collide at an angle, and they will use
improved crash-test dummies that better represent how accidents impact the human body. And the rating system will reward
cars designed to protect pedestrians who are struck by them.
"We're going to raise the bar when it comes to protecting vehicle occupants," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
The rating system posts a rating of one to five stars on the window stickers of new cars to help shoppers identify the safest
vehicles.
The changes proposed for the system are subject to a 60-day
public comment period, and final rules are to be issued next year.
Consumers would begin seeing the new ratings on cars in model
year 2019.
Snyder's 6th State of the State address
set for Jan. 19
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder will deliver his
sixth annual State of the State address in Michigan's Capitol on
Jan. 19.
The Republican governor will speak to a joint session of the
Legislature at 7 p.m. inside the Michigan House. The speech is
expected to be broadcast live on public TV and radio stations
and on media websites.
Details will be announced later.
Police: Albuquerque man arrested after
stealing mom's stew
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police say an Albuquerque
man wanted his mother's traditional New Mexican stew so
much he broke into her home and stole it.
The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://goo.gl/5YvuLT ) that
23-year-old Jonathan Ray was arrested recently after he ignored
his mother's orders to stay away from her posole and ran off with
the holiday dish.
According to a criminal complaint, Ray sent his mom a text
message saying he wanted some of her posole but she told him
no.
The complaint says the mother later found her gate and garage
broken and a pot of the posole missing.
Ray was arrested on a residential burglary charge. Court
records didn't list an attorney for Ray.
New Michigan website launched to help
senior drivers
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is
launching a new website to help senior drivers.
The website provides information to help aging drivers safely
maintain their independence and switch to other transportation
options when it's time to give up the keys.
It's aimed at drivers, family, caretakers and medical professionals. The website is at www.michigan.gov/agingdriver .
Johnson says Michigan has one of the oldest populations in
the U.S., with 14 percent of residents 65 or older.
Johnson was joined at the announcement Monday by Michigan State Police, the state Transportation Department and others in the field. Paula Kartje, an occupational therapist, says the
website is comprehensive and easy to navigate.
Police: Burglary suspect identified by name
on shirt
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a suspect had his first
name stenciled on a sweat shirt he wore while breaking into a
western Pennsylvania taxi company where he used to work.
That's why 26-year-old Joshua Jording, of Latrobe, faces a
preliminary hearing on burglary, theft and related charges Dec.
14.
State police security video showed the suspect wearing a shirt
with the name "Josh" on it. They searched Jording's home and
found that shirt, as well as two guns and two smartphones taken
during the burglary Dec. 2 at the Veterans Cab Co. in Unity
Township.
Police also found marijuana and drug paraphernalia during the
search. Jording is free on bond. He didn't immediately respond
to a Facebook message and The Associated Press could not
immediately locate a listed phone number for him.
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Police: Father, son stole $41K worth of
wings from employer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a father and son
stole more than $40,000 worth of chicken wings from a New
York restaurant where they worked and sold them on the street
or to other businesses.
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office says 56-year-old Paul
Rojek and 33-year-old Joshua Rojek, both of Syracuse, were
caught stealing wings from the Twin Trees Too Restaurant in
Syracuse.
Deputies say both men were employed as cooks when they
placed numerous chicken wing orders with the restaurant's
wholesaler. Officials say the Rojeks would later pick up the
orders and resell them at a reduced price.
Deputies say the men billed about $41,000 worth of wing
orders to the restaurant's account between last February and
Nov. 21.
Both have been charged with grand larceny and falsifying
business records. It couldn't be determined if they have lawyers.
DNR: Miners Castle snowmobile trail at
Pictured Rocks closed
MUNISING, Mich. (AP) — A snowmobile trail for Pictured
Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is
closed and officials are trying to find a replacement route.
The state Department of Natural Resources says the 13-mile
Snowmobile Trail No. 422 from Trail No. 8 to Miners Castle
is shut for the 2016 season.
The DNR says permission wasn't granted to use the Alger
County route as a groomed trail. The DNR and others are working on finding an alternative route for future seasons.
Although the trail is closed, the DNR says there are hundreds
of miles of trails available to ride that connect to other scenic
sights and many nearby communities including Munising,
Grand Marias, Seney, Manistique and Marquette.
Keep your family active this winter with this selection of kid-friendly ways to have fun together
Reader Submitted (SK)
Build a snowman
Trace a silhouette
Teach your kids to sew or knit
Have a winter campfire
Learn about your family tree
Host a hot chocolate party
Go on a winter hike
Scavenger hunt
Have a fort-building contest
Go tobogganing
Bake cookies
Draw pictures in the snow
Go skiing or snow tubing
Try ice fishing
Freeze water balloons
Make a family time capsule
Learn a magic trick
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10 biggest tax changes you should know
about going into 2016
1. Tax Day is April 18.
The Washington, D.C., holiday of Emancipation Day is on Friday, April 15, 2016. Under federal law, the tax deadline gets
extended when it falls on a holiday or weekend, and so the tax
deadline for most taxpayers will be the following Monday, April
18. For those states in New England that celebrate Patriots Day,
an even later April 19 deadline will apply.
2. Tax penalties related to Obamacare are going up again.
The Affordable Care Act imposed penalties for those not having qualifying healthcare coverage. Those penalties started at
$95 per adult, or 1% of income above the filing threshold in
2014, but they rose to $285 per adult, or 2% of income above
the filing limit in 2015. For 2016, penalties will rise again, hitting $695 per adult, or 2.5% of income. A family maximum
will apply to the per-person amount, but the $2,085 amount will
be substantially higher than the $975 in 2015, and the $285 in
2016.
3. Tax brackets are rising slightly.
Most of the tax brackets that govern different classes of taxpayers are adjusted for inflation. For 2016, these bracket
amounts are rising by roughly 0.4%.
4. Standard deductions are going up for head of household filers.
The low inflation rate kept standard deductions for most taxpayers steady in 2016 from 2015 levels, including the single,
married filing jointly, and married filing separately statuses. For
those who qualify as heads of household, the standard deduction will rise $50 to $9,300 in 2016.
5. Personal exemptions are rising.
The personal exemption that taxpayers are entitled to take on
their tax returns will go up in value by $50 in 2016. That will
give everyone an exemption amount of $4,050.
6. Contribution limits on health savings accounts are going up.
Health savings accounts let people with high-deductible health
plans set money aside on a pre-tax basis to cover the costs of
their healthcare. For 2016, the contribution limit for individual
policies will remain at $3,350, but the maximum contribution
for family policies will rise by $100 to $6,750. A catch-up contribution of $1,000 for those 55 or older will continue to apply.
7. The Earned Income Credit is rising.
The maximum allowable Earned Income Credit will go up
modestly in 2016. For those with three or more qualifying children, the maximum credit will rise to $6,269, up $27. Those
with two children will get a maximum $5,572, which is up $24
from 2015, while one-child families can get up to $3,373, $14
more than last year. Those without children get just a $3 bump
and can claim up to $506 for 2016.
8. The exemption from AMT is higher.
The alternative minimum tax has struck a growing number of
taxpayers, making the exemption amount more important than
ever. Single taxpayers will see their AMT exemptions go up
$300 in 2016 to $53,900, while joint filers will see a $500
boost to $83,800.
9. The estate tax exemption is heading upward.
The lifetime exemption amount for the gift and estate tax is
tied to inflation, and it is slated to rise next year as well. The
exemption amount will rise to $5.45 million, up $20,000 from
2015. The limit applies to estates of those who pass away in
2016.
10. Other tax provisions could change if not renewed.
Nearly every year, lawmakers wait until the last minute to
renew popular tax breaks, such as charitable distribution from
IRAs, state sales tax deductions, teachers' write-offs for classroom supplies, and deductions for private mortgage insurance.
As of early December, these provisions hadn't yet been renewed
for 2015, but typically, lawmakers renew them retroactive to
the beginning of the year. The same is likely in 2016 unless an
extension provides for two years of relief rather than just one.
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Lighting Choices to Save You Money
http://energy.gov - Light your home using the same amount of light for less money. By replacing your home's five most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the
ENERGY STAR, you can save $75 each year. New lighting standards took effect in 2012, and
money-saving options such as halogen incandescent, CFL, and LED lightbulbs are available
today. For high-quality products with the greatest energy savings, choose bulbs that have earned
the ENERGY STAR.
Lighting choices save you money. All of these light bulbs meet the new energy standards that
took effect from 2012-2014. The energy-saving incandescent bulbs use about 25% less energy
than traditional varieties. To save even more, choose CFLs and LEDs, which offer many choices
that typically use 75% less energy.
New Lightbulbs: What's the Difference?
Traditional incandescent bulbs use a lot of energy to produce light and are no longer manufactured.
90% of the energy is given off as heat
That lost energy is money we are throwing away
Newer energy-saving lightbulbs provide the choices in colors and light levels you've come to
expect. The new lights are also much more efficient -- so they save you money.
What Are My Lighting Choices?
Three of the most common energy-efficient lighting types include halogen incandescents, CFLs,
and LEDs. You can find these in most hardware and home improvement stores.
Halogen incandescents have a capsule inside that holds gas around a filament to increase bulb
efficiency. They are available in a wide range of shapes and colors, and they can be used with
dimmers. Halogen incandescent bulbs meet the federal minimum energy efficiency standard, but
there are now many more efficient options to meet your lighting needs.
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are simply curly versions of the long tube fluorescent lights
you may already have in a kitchen or garage. Because they use less electricity than traditional
incandescents, typical CFLs can pay for themselves in less than nine months, and then start saving you money each month. An ENERGY STAR-qualified CFL uses about one-fourth the energy and lasts ten times longer than a comparable traditional incandescent bulb that puts out the
same amount of light. A CFL uses about one-third the energy of a halogen incandescent.
CFL bulbs are available in a range of light colors, including warm (white to yellow) tones that
were not as available when first introduced. Some are encased in a cover to further diffuse the
light and provide a similar shape to the bulbs you are replacing. If you are looking for a dimmable bulb, check the package to make sure you purchase a CFL with that feature.
Fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, and they should always be recycled at the
end of their lifespan. Many retailers recycle CFLs for free.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are a type of solid-state lighting -- semiconductors that convert
electricity into light. Although once known mainly for indicator and traffic lights, LEDs in white
light, general illumination applications are one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing technologies.ENERGY STAR-qualified LEDs use only 20%–25% of the energy and last
up to 25 times longer than the traditional incandescent bulbs they replace. LEDs use 25%–30%
of the energy and last 8 to 25 times longer than halogen incandescents.
LED bulbs are currently available in many products such as replacements for 40W, 60W, and
75W traditional incandescents, reflector bulbs often used in recessed fixtures, and small track
lights. While LEDs are more expensive at this early stage, they still save money because they last
a long time and have very low energy use. As with other electronics, prices are expected to come
down as more products enter the market.
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Natural Resources
announced registration is
open for this winter's
"Becoming an Outdoors
Woman" (BOW) program, which is set for
Feb. 26-28 in Marquette
County.
This winter will mark
the 16th annual winter
BOW gathering for
women, 18 and older,
who are seeking an
opportunity to improve
their outdoor skills in a
relaxed, noncompetitive
atmosphere.
"Registration for this
popular program is
already filling up fast,"
said Sharon Pitz, BOW
program coordinator in
Marquette.
Typically, about 80
women attend the weekend's activities.
The BOW program is
sponsored by the DNR
and offers instruction in
more than a dozen different types of indoor and
outdoor activities, including cross-country skiing,
archery, winter shelter
building, ice fishing, fly
tying, wilderness first aid,
wood burning and more.
Instructors provide
basic and advanced
teaching that is tailored to
each participant's individual ability. The program also includes special evening programs
during the weekend.
BOW participants stay
and take their classes at
the Bay Cliff Health
Camp, a universally
accessible facility overlooking Lake Superior,
which is situated about
30 miles north of Marquette near Big Bay.
Participants will be
housed in a dorm-style
facility with amenities
including a sauna and
hiking trails with access
to northern hardwood
forests and Lake Superior.
The $185 registration
fee includes all food and
lodging, as well as most
equipment and supplies,
except as noted in the registration materials. Scholarships are also available
on a limited basis.
Class information and
registration materials are
available online at
www.michigan.gov/bow.
Registration fee payments may be made
online through the website's E-store.
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