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New Pure Michigan radio spot promotes Harbor Springs as Michigan destination

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:46:28 -0700

This press announcement was submitted by the Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce public relations firm PubHound:

HARBOR SPRINGS FEATURED IN PURE MICHIGAN RADIO SPOT

New Pure Michigan radio spot promotes Harbor Springs as Michigan destination

Harbor Springs, MI - A new Pure Michigan radio spot featuring Harbor Springs hits the airwaves this week. The spot positions Harbor Springs as the Heavenly Harbor of Pure Michigan, highlighting the abundant natural beauty, authentic destinations and unique experiences.

"The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the new Pure Michigan spot featuring Harbor Springs," commented Scott Langton, who spearheaded the Pure Michigan campaign challenge. Langton and Elizabeth Blair, worked tirelessly to secure donations to fund the ad, one of the newest in the Pure Michigan campaign, that will air primarily in the Grand Rapids, Lansing and Flint markets.

The :60 radio ad touts the area's romantic spirit, boating and waterfront activities, rich history and culture, the art community, shopping and scenic beauty. It also talks to the unspoiled nature, scenic views and drives, and creates an invitation to seek out what Harbor Springs has to offer the visitor.

"The Pure Michigan Harbor Springs ad highlights the natural resources and cultural destinations that makes Harbor Springs unique, and fits into the overall Pure Michigan campaign that communicates what is unspoiled, timeless and true about the state," commented George Zimmermann, vice president of Travel Michigan, a business unit of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. "We are pleased to have Harbor Springs as part of the campaign."

To listen to the Pure Michigan Harbor Springs ad, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page. For more information, and to plan your next Harbor Springs getaway, go to www.HarborSpringsChamber.com.

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Little Traverse Bay Water Temp today in Harbor Springs is 47F

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:05:29 -0700

The water temperature in Harbor Springs today is: 47 F

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Petoskey Film Theater: "Romantics Anonymous" on Wed. 5/16 & Fri. 5/18

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:01:30 -0700

Here's the information for this week's film, "Romantics Anonymous". Thanks for your help in getting the word out!

Craig Stutzky
Petoskey Film Theater

IN BRIEF:

Wednesday 5/16 & Friday 5/18
7:30 pm
"Romantics Anonymous"
French w/ subtitles
Petoskey District Library,
Carnegie Bldg. (old library)
Donations are appreicated
PFT Movie Hotline: 758-3108

French romantic comedy
at Carnegie

The Petoskey Film Theater will be showing the French romantic comedy "Romantics Anonymous" on Wednesday and Friday, May 16 and 18, 7:30 pm at the Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building (451 E. Mitchell). Donations are appreicated.

"Romantics Anonymous" tells the story of Angélique, a gifted chocolate-maker whose uncontrollable shyness prevents her from acknowledging her talents. Struggling chocolatier Jean-René, who also suffers from a similar case of awkward bashfulness that threatens to drown his company, hires Angelique as his new sales associate. Realizing she's attracted to her boss, Angelique decides to anonymously develop a new line of chocolates to save the company. With the future of the business hanging in the balance, Angelique and Jean-Rene must overcome their limitations and confess their sweet affections for one another in this delectable comedy.

For more information on upcoming films call the PFT Movie Hotline at 758-3108 Te receive weekly email updates send an email to petoskey.film.theater2@gmail.com.

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Health Department: Reduce Exposure to Rabies

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:31:19 -0700

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Spring Back in Time with the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society, Friday, May 18

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:29:18 -0700

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Camp Daggett Events Offer Something for Everyone

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:20:15 -0700

CAMP DAGGETT EVENTS OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

(Petoskey, MI May 11, 2012) Camp Daggett invites the public to participate in wonderful events this spring and summer.

Kicking off the spring event schedule is the second annual Mother/Daughter Weekend, May 18-20. Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers or mentors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and their daughters/sisters ages 7 to 17 will enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Camp Daggett, including indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, salon services, book reviews, great food and fun.

The public is invited to Grandpa Shorter’s, 301 E. Lake Street in Petoskey, on Saturday, May 19 and Saturday, June 9 from 9am to 7pm for a shopping day to benefit Camp Daggett. Twenty percent of all purchases will go to the C. G. and Ruth Shorter Memorial Scholarship Fund at Camp Daggett.

On Monday, May 28 starting at 9 a.m., Breath of Life Chiropractic will be hosting Memorial Day 5K Freedom from Childhood Obesity 5K in Bayfront Park in Petoskey. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds will go to Camp Daggett. For more information, contact Dr. Kyle Denholm at 231-622-8828.

On Thursday, June 7, Camp Daggett will host its 9th Annual Camp Daggett Golf Benefit
at Walloon Lake Country Club. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf at Walloon Lake Country Club. Lunch will be provided on the veranda overlooking beautiful Walloon Lake. Following a round of golf, there will be a reception on the porch, a delicious dinner and a silent and live auction of premium items.

Kayaking enthusiasts are invited to participate in the 4^th annual Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake, a fundraising event for the Camp Daggett Adventure Center (CDAC), Saturday, July 21 and Sunday July 22 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Beginners and advanced adult kayakers will paddle the 30 miles along the beautiful Walloon Lake shoreline and raise much needed dollars for scholarships for children to attend Camp Daggett Adventure Center programs. There is a one-day and two-day option.

Finally, Camp Daggett seeks teams to participate in the 2012 Eco-Challenge on Saturday, August 25 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. This fun and friendly team competition on-site at Camp Daggett includes canoeing, rock/wall climbing, zip lining and other elements that require a team effort to complete. A morning non-competitive course is offered at 9 a.m., and the afternoon competitive course begins at noon.

Every activity raises much needed scholarship dollars for area youth for camp and adventure center programs at Camp Daggett. For more information, call 231-347-9742 or visit www.campdaggett.org.

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Harbor Springs Board of Education Meeting - Monday, May 14, 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:19:14 -0700

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Volunteer Connections Spotlight: May 10th, 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:48:05 -0700

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Petoskey Kiwanis fundraiser

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:47:44 -0700

Kiwanis Club of Petoskey to host community garage sale Memorial Day weekend

The First Annual Kiwanis Garage Sale will take place from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Petoskey. Tax-deductible donations are now being accepted. Item drop-off will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, and from 4-8 p.m. Monday, May 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Petoskey. Those in need of immediate drop-off or pick-up of items, can contact Rita Moore at (231) 459-4055. Kiwanis is a non-profit service club dedicated to serving the needs of local youth in our community.

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Sports Enhancement Training for High School Athletes

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:13:29 -0700

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Petoskey Film Theater: "Being Elmo" on Friday, 5/11 -- PRESS RELEASE

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:17:53 -0700

Here's the information for this FRIDAY's film, "Being Elmo". Thanks for getting the information out!

Craig Stutzky
Petoskey Film Theater

IN BRIEF:

FRIDAY, May 11, 7:30 pm
"Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey"
Rated PG 2011 76 min.
Petoskey District Library,
Carnegie Bldg. (old library)
Donations are appreciated
PFT Movie Hotline: 758-3108

"Being Elmo" showing
Friday

The Petoskey Film Theater will be showing the award-winning documentary "Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey" on Friday, May 11, 7:30 pm at the Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building (old library, 451 E. Mitchell). Donations are appreciated.

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop. "Being Elmo" won the Special Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.

For more information on upcoming films call the PFT Movie Hotline at 758-3108. To receive weekly email updates send an email to petoskey.film.theater2@gmail.com.

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Harbor Springs Library Events

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:50:33 -0700

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Petoskey Film Theater: "The Interrupters" on Wed. 5/9

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:01:22 -0700

Here's the information for this Wednesday's film, "The Interrupters". Thanks for your help in getting the word out.

Craig Stutzky
Petoskey Film Theater

IN BRIEF:

Wednesday, May 9, 7:30 pm
"The Interrupters"
Not rated 2011 125 min.
Petoskey District Library,
Carnegie Bldg. (451 E. Mitchell St)
Donations are appreciated
PFT Movie Hotline: 758-3108

"The Interrupters"
at Carnegie

The Petoskey Film Theater will be showing the documentary film "The Interrupters" on Wednesday, May 9, 7:30 pm at the Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building (old library, 451 E. Mitchell). Donations are appreciated.

"The Interrupters" tells the moving and often surprising stories of three "Violence Interrupters"-Ameena Matthews, Eddie Bocanegra, and Cobe Williams--who with bravado, humility, and even humor, work to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. From acclaimed director Steve James ("Hoop Dreams") and bestselling author Alex Kotlowitz ("There Are No Children Here"), this film is an unusually intimate journey into the stubborn persistence of violence in our cities. Shot over the course of a year, "The Interrupters" follows Ameena, Eddie, and Cobe as they attempt to intervene in disputes before they turn violent, including two brothers threatening to shoot each other, an angry teenage girl just home from prison, and a young man on a warpath of revenge. The film captures not only the Interrupters' work, but reveals their own inspired journeys from crime to hope and ultimately redemption.

For more information on upcoming films call the PFT Movie Hotline at 758-3108. To receive weekly email updates send an email to petoskey.film.theater2@gmail.com.

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Little Traverse Bay Water Temperature today in Harbor Springs is 45F

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:31:44 -0700

The water temperature in Harbor Springs today is: 45 F

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Irish Boat Shop

www.IrishBoatShop.com

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Harbor Springs City Council to Meet Monday, May 7

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:18:06 -0700

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North Central student wins Bar Association prize

Fri, 04 May 2012 05:39:15 -0700

BAR ASSOCIATION AWARDS PRIZE TO NORTH CENTRAL STUDENT

The Charlevoix-Emmet County Bar Association has awarded a $1,000 prize to North Central Michigan College student Jennifer O’Rourke for her winning entry in an essay-writing contest. The contest was open to North Central students enrolled in criminal justice, legal assistant or political science classes; the winner was announced during the bar association’s observance of Law Day on May 1 at a luncheon in Harbor Springs. Jennifer is in the legal assistant program at North Central, pursuing an associate of applied science degree.

Students were asked to write an essay describing Law Day and how awareness of the day can be raised in the United States. In her essay entitled, “Justice for All,” Jennifer noted that President Dwight Eisenhower designated May 1 as Law Day in 1958 at the suggestion of his legal counsel to honor the vital role of law in our society.

Jennifer said in her essay that her first experience with the workings of the legal system came when she served on a jury. “I received a glimpse of ‘law in action’ that day and I will never forget those impressions.”

Jennifer lives in Gaylord with her husband and two daughters. She hopes to pursue a career as a legal assistant.

North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college based in Petoskey. Through its University Center partnerships, students can take courses leading to certificates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees from participating universities. North Central’s Corporate and Community Education division offers non-credit job skills training tailored to meet individual needs. In addition to its main campus in Petoskey, North Central offers classes, academic advising, testing and other services in Cheboygan, Gaylord and East Jordan.

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McLaren announces plan for Cheboygan

Fri, 04 May 2012 05:39:05 -0700

News announcement issued by McLaren Health Care:

Flint, Mich-May 3, 2012- McLaren Health Care today announced that the purchase of defined assets of Cheboygan Memorial Hospital has been completed and the process of bringing back health care services to Cheboygan has begun.

After McLaren Health Care and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services reached an administrative understanding, U.S. bankruptcy court removed all impediments to the sale. All appropriate papers have been signed, and new services can now begin.

The Cheboygan facility will be known as McLaren-Northern Michigan, Cheboygan Campus. It will functionally be a department of McLaren-Northern Michigan, a 202-bed regional referral center, a subsidiary hospital of McLaren Health Care in Flint.

The primary and specialty care physician model of care currently in effect in the Cheboygan community can now be expanded. Services to be re-established will include

Emergency Services, laboratory and imaging services, and ambulatory and outpatient surgery services.

Staffing plans include additional hiring, for a total of approximately 150 former employees of Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. As the potential for expanded services evolves, this number could grow in the future.

During the week of May 7, physician practices will begin to relocate to the Medical Arts Building in Cheboygan and the Indian River Community Medical Center. Emergency Services are targeted to open the week of May 14, as well as lab and imaging services. Surgical Services are expected to begin the week of May 29.

By focusing resources on high quality emergency, outpatient, diagnostic and physician-based services, this new model of health care delivery in Cheboygan is designed to ensure long-term sustainability of health care services for the community. As such, inpatient services will be available at McLaren-Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

“I want to recognize the tremendous effort by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in working with McLaren to re-establish the provision of health care,” said Phil Incarnati, President and CEO of McLaren Health Care. “The dedication and hard work of elected officials played an essential role in making this agreement a reality. The advocacy of Representative Frank Foster (R-Petoskey) on behalf of the Cheboygan and Presque Isle area residents since the initial bankruptcy announcement has made a significant impact on this favorable outcome.”

“The confirmation of the sale between Cheboygan Memorial Hospital and McLaren Health Care is great news for the community, employees, and most importantly, the residents,” Foster stated. “These vital services, and the goal of these negotiations, have always been to ensure the quality of health care for the area.”

Thomas Mee, a McLaren representative who is serving as the McLaren-Northern Michigan, Cheboygan Campus, Interim Administrator stated, “I’m delighted we got to this point. We were always committed to keeping health care in this community and I’m glad to see that back.”

Reezie DeVet, President & CEO of McLaren-Northern Michigan, further stated, “I would like to thank the Cheboygan and Presque Isle County community for their support and confidence during these negotiations. We have enjoyed a long-standing history of collaboration with our regional partners in health care, and I look forward to the tremendous positive impact we can now make in northern Michigan with the support of McLaren Health Care, one of the top 25 leading health care systems in the entire country.”

About McLaren Health Care

With headquarters in Flint, Mich., McLaren Health Care is annually recognized as one of the top Integrated Health Networks in the nation. McLaren is one of the largest health care providers in the state with a system that reaches more than half of Michigan residents through more than 200 locations, 17,400 employees and 15,000 network physicians. McLaren Health Care net revenue exceeds $2.7 billion. The nonprofit system includes hospitals in Bay City, Flint, Lapeer, Lansing, Mount Clemens, Mount Pleasant, Petoskey and Pontiac. Additional health care services are provided at McLaren–Clarkston; McLaren–Bay Special Care in Bay City; McLaren Orthopedic Hospital in Lansing; and McLaren Proton Therapy Center in Flint (beginning late 2012). McLaren Health Care also operates McLaren Medical Group, an employed physician network; McLaren Homecare Group, an award-winning home health, hospice and medical supplies provider. For more information, visit mclaren.org.

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CTAC Strings Program Spring Concert

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:23:17 -0700

The Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra & Dorothy Gerber Strings Program presents the annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 20^th. The concert will feature students that have participated in the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program in the schools this year as well as the members of the youth orchestra program. The concert will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center in Boyne City. The concert is free to the public.

Over 500 students joined the strings program this past fall from Alanson, Beaver Island, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Ellsworth, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Pellston area schools. Each fall these students are given the opportunity to learn how to play a string instrument in their own school surrounded by their peers. After eight months of practice and rehearsals, these young string players look forward to performing in the Spring Concert before they graduate to the next level in the strings program.

The Crooked Tree Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble will also perform under the director of music instructors Robert Dudd and Jennifer McAndrew. The Symphony Orchestra will perform the music from composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and music from Carl Maria von Weber’s opera “Der Freischütz”.

The Concert Orchestra, conducted by directors Robert Dudd and Jennifer McAndrew, will perform “Over the Rainbow”, as performed by musical artist Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and “Gauntlet” by Doug Spata.

The strings program is funded through the generosity of the Dorothy Gerber Family and the Gerber Programs for Children and Music.

For more information regarding the strings program contact Crooked Tree Arts Center at (231) 347-4337 or visit our website at www.crookedtree.org.

Pictures: Robert Dudd directing the Symphony Orchestra; Jennifer McAndrew & Peter Schindler teaching a beginning strings class at Ottawa Elementary School.

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Upcoming events with Little Traverse Conservancy

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:51:39 -0700

Little Traverse Conservancy
3264 POWELL ROAD – HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740

For Immediate Release:
May 2, 2012
For more information, please call: 231.347.0991

Upcoming Events with Little Traverse Conservancy
Riverine Mammals at Braun Nature Preserve

Saturday, May 12 10–Noon

Explore this beautiful new preserve near Pellston and along the Maple River with board member Mark Paddock. Learn about beaver and mink activity, their river habitats, and enjoy hiking a mile of upland trails. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking, and also bring necessary items such as bug spray, water, sunscreen etc. No charge for this program, but pre-registration is requested by calling 231.347.0991.

As part of the Grand Traverse Regional Invasive Species Network, Little Traverse Conservancy will be offering two Charlevoix County events:

Rogers Family Homestead Preserve Work Bee
Saturday, May 12 9am – 3pm
Recommended for adults // Rogers Preserve (located just outside of East Jordan)
Located less than half a mile from downtown East Jordan, the 148-acre Rogers Preserve protects over a mile of Jordan River frontage and has a one and a half mile trail system. We’re looking for volunteers to help us do trail work, clean up some old farm debris, remove barbed wire fencing, and plant native trees and shrubs along the river. Come for the whole day, or just an hour or two – it’s up to you. The Martha Wagbo Center’s noon potluck is just a mile down the road, so you may want to plan that into your day! For more information, contact Doug Fuller at 231-344-1009 or doug@landtrust.org. This is a program of the 2012 Plant Heritage Week and is presented by the Little Traverse Conservancy. For a full list of events this week, visit www.natureiscalling.org.

Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
Sunday, May 13 3-4:30pm
Recommended for all ages // Ransom Nature Preserve (located between Petoskey and Charlevoix)
Not only for mothers – bring the whole family to celebrate the newness and fresh air of spring. Join botanist Roger Knutson on a moderate hike through the 1½ miles of hilly trails at the Ransom Nature Preserve with great views of Lake Michigan. Roger will guide us through the wonders of Northern Michigan flowers and open our eyes to the beauty we see but can’t always name. For more information, contact Cacia Lesh at 231-344-1000 or cacia@landtrust.org. $5 suggested donation. This is a program of the 2012 Plant Heritage Week and is presented by the Little Traverse Conservancy. For a full list of events this week, visit www.natureiscalling.org.

Since 1972, the Little Traverse Conservancy has been working as the oldest regional, non-profit land trust in Michigan. With the support of more than 4,100 members, the Little Traverse Conservancy works with private landowners, state, and local government to permanently protect ecologically significant and scenic lands from development. Since it was founded, more than 40,400 acres and 105 miles of shoreline along our region’s lakes, rivers, and streams have been set aside to remain in their natural state within Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Mackinac, and Chippewa counties. In addition, more than 6,000 young people participate in a Conservancy environmental education outing every year. For more information about the Little Traverse Conservancy and land protection options for your land, please contact their office at 231.347.0991 or visit www.landtrust.org.

The Community Bulletin Board

New Pure Michigan radio spot promotes Harbor Springs as Michigan destination

Little Traverse Bay Water Temp today in Harbor Springs is 47F

Petoskey Film Theater: "Romantics Anonymous" on Wed. 5/16 & Fri. 5/18

Health Department: Reduce Exposure to Rabies

Spring Back in Time with the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society, Friday, May 18

Camp Daggett Events Offer Something for Everyone

Harbor Springs Board of Education Meeting - Monday, May 14, 2012

Volunteer Connections Spotlight: May 10th, 2012

Petoskey Kiwanis fundraiser

Sports Enhancement Training for High School Athletes

Petoskey Film Theater: "Being Elmo" on Friday, 5/11 -- PRESS RELEASE

Harbor Springs Library Events

Petoskey Film Theater: "The Interrupters" on Wed. 5/9

Little Traverse Bay Water Temperature today in Harbor Springs is 45F

Harbor Springs City Council to Meet Monday, May 7

North Central student wins Bar Association prize

McLaren announces plan for Cheboygan

CTAC Strings Program Spring Concert

Upcoming events with Little Traverse Conservancy

COGNITIVE AND SWALLOWING SCREENINGS OFFERED ON MAY 22 in PETOSKEY