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Each December Marquette Rail brings its Santa Train to towns along its routefrom Grand Rapids to Manistee. The short line railroad that in 2005 took over operations between Grand Rapids and Manistee is essential to several Manisteeindustries.

Last Saturday Marquette Rail cel- brated its fifth anniversary by bringingts annual Santa Train to the communi-ies it serves.

Since 2005 Marquette Rail has beeneasing the tracks and running theailroad between Grand Rapids and

anistee — and it continues to be an

ssential service for several Manisteendustries.“Manistee is actually our biggest

ustomer base on the railroad,” said Almith, Marquette Rail’s director of busi-ess development.

Four industries are Marquette Rail’sain Manistee customers — Americanaterials, Martin Marietta Magnesia

pecialties, Morton Salt and Packagingorporation of America.

American Materials started its aggre-ate and asphalt business earlier thisear on property purchased from Sengock and Trucking just northeast of eitz Park. The company uses specialeated cars to ship and receive liquidsphalt. According to Smith, this new usiness added approximately 600 car

oads to the railroad’s business.During the Manistee Manufacturers

ouncil plant tours held in August, Jimeithel, Martin Marietta plant manager,

aid his plant depends on the railroadecause it brings in 1,000 tons peray — 10 rail cars — of one of its mainaw materials, lime, from a quarry inorthwest Ohio. Reithel said that Martinarietta also ships about half of its fin-

shed product by rail.

“We’ve had a very good year,” Smithsaid of the railroad, adding that busi-ness downturns made 2009 a tough year,however expansions at Martin Marietta,new business from PCA, and the addi-tion of American Materials, have broughttonnage back to 2008 levels.

Short line railroads have become

known for offering better customerservice than the giant railroad corpora-tions, however most things shipped andreceived also rely on rail companies

beyond the Marquette Rail system.Smith said that all of the railway sys-

tems are working on improving customerservice.

“We have really worked hard withCSX, our main interchange partner, tore-created the whole scheme of how freight from our businesses is handled,”Smith said. “We all know that we don’tlose responsibility for what happens tothe freight just because it is beyond ourline.” Smith said.

When something happens to a ship-ment, it’s the fault of, quote, the rail-road,” Smith said.

The Santa Train has become well-appreciated gift Marquette Rail gives tothe communities it serves.

“I saw the Santa Train for the firsttime last year and I was impressed

with the reception it got in each of thetowns,” Smith said. “But, then, I grew upin Chicago where there was a Santa onevery corner, so it was an eye opener forme since kids in the smaller communi-ties we serve don’t see Santa that often.”

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Years ago, I was en route towest Michigan for vacation. It’s a16-hour drive from Boston, so westopped overnight in a small town

ust over the Michigan/Ontarioborder.I was tired of driving and didn’t

know my way around, so for din-ner, we decided to order pizza andhave it delivered to our hotel room.After we ordered the pizza, theorder taker asked if we wanted popwith our order.

“Good job up-selling,” I thoughtand I asked if they had Vernor’swhich I love and which is not avail-able in the northeast. They didn’t,but the young man on the phoneoffered to stop at a conveniencestore on the way and get some forme.

Wow. All these years later, I can’t

remember what the name of thetown was, but I remember thename of the pizza chain. I don’tremember what the pizza cost, butI remember that I gave a big tip.I don’t remember how much they charged me to bring the Vernor’s,but I remember how cool it wasto have it delivered. And in all theyears since, I’ve chosen that compa-ny over other options because theproduct is good, but the customerservice is great. I’m a customer forlife.

What would you do to please acustomer? What would your front-line employees do? This week,

when it’s snowy and cold and ourcustomers are busy, is a perfecttime to provide the over-the-topservice they’ll remember yearslater. How many customers for life

will you gain this week?

ManisteeDowntown Dollars

Downtown Dollars are a fantas-

tic gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list during theholidays, or anytime as a sign of appreciation or as a “thank you” toa friend.

They also make great rewarditems for employee safety and per-formance, additions to gift basketsand stocking stuffers.

Downtown Dollars are acceptedthroughout the Manistee com-mercial district “same as cash”— you’ll really appreciate the flex-ibility. Downtown Dollars comein $10 denominations and may

be purchased at Manistee/DDA

Office, Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce and various downtownmerchants.

A list of participating merchantsand quantity discount informationis available at www.manisteedown-town.com.

Looking forvolunteers

The Manistee Civic Players, West Shore Community Collegeand the City of Manistee haveraised money to do the stagefloor replacement project at the

Ramsdell Theatre this winter. Rick Plummer and John Bell have vol-unteered their time for labor andare asking for volunteers to help

with this project. As a major cultural asset for our

community, the Ramsdell is impor-tant for both our community and

your businesses. The stage floorhas many uneven places at the olddangerous elevators, the old scenestorage recess and the coveredfootlights. Rolling scenery is nextto impossible and dancing is dan-

gerous. The plan is to remove theold elevators, remove all unevenflooring, remove the old dangerousstairs to the sub stage, and installnew joists, subfloor and new 1” x 4”T&G clear Douglas Fir stage floor-ing as well as installing a circularstair to the sub stage area.

The first phase will involvedemolition and removal of theelevators, damaged flooring and theold stairs. Volunteers are neededfor this demolition, as well as tohelp once reconstruction is started.

Demolition will have to bescheduled; plans are for the third

week of December or the first week of January. If you want to volun-teer, contact John Bell, [email protected]

Glorious Forest toshine with the spirit

of givingThis holiday season, West Shore

Healthcare Foundation offers anopportunity to recognize loved ones

while supporting local health care.Remember those who have passedand honor loved ones in a joyful

way by sponsoring stars or lights in

the Glorious Forest. As in past years, the trees on

the grounds of West Shore MedicalCenter will be lit and the lobby will

be festively decorated. The namesof Glorious Forest honorees will beprominently displayed in the hospi-tal lobby throughout the season.

Honorees will be publicly recog-nized in two new ways. First, namesof those honored and remembered

will be listed at gloriousforest.org. This site will be accessible toanyone, anywhere, throughout the

year so memories can be shared with family and friends aroundthe globe. Finally, honorees will beincluded in a beautiful full page adin the Manistee News Advocate onChristmas Eve.

For more information orto make a gift, contact BrookeStevens, Executive Director of WestShore Healthcare Foundation, at(231) 398-1270 or visit gloriousfor-est.org.

Benefit forUnited Way

Portage Point Historic Inn willhost a holiday big band dinnerconcert, with proceeds to benefitUnited Way of Manistee County, onSaturday, from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

The event features General Assembly, a 16-piece band with vocalist, buffet dinner and silentauction.

Reservations may be made by calling Portage Point Inn at (800)878-7248.

Melissa Reed is the executivedirector of the Manistee AreaChamber of Commerce.

Dave

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Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce

A customer for lifeManistee area

entertainment

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This WeekendSaturday, Dec. 18

Meet Santa in Kaleva,1-3 p.m., Bethany LutheranChurch, Kaleva

2nd Annual Bob OlsenSwim Show, 1 p.m., Paine

Aquatic Center, ManisteeHigh School.

Celebration of theSeason Open House,2-4 p.m., Green AcresRetirement Living, 183512th St., Manistee

Big Band Dinner DanceUnited Way benefit, 6-10:30 p.m., Portage PointInn, Onekama

Sunday, Dec. 19 WSCC Concert Choir, 2

p.m., Center Stage Theater, West Shore Community College

Other upcoming eventsDec. 20 — Free line

dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., St.Joseph Parish Hall, 249Sixth St., Manistee

Dec. 20 — Zumba to aDVD Class, 6 p.m., NormanTownship Community Center, 1273 Seaman Rd.,

WellstonDec. 21 — Winter

Solstice Celebration, 4 p.m.,Maple Grove Cemetary andBethany Lutheran Church,Kaleva

Dec. 22 — Linedancing, lessons 6:30-7p.m., dancing 7-9 p.m.,

VFW Hall, 1211 28th St.,Manistee

Dec. 28 — Friends of Note, 7 p.m., Zeppi’s res-taurant, Coates Highway,Brethren

Jan. 3 — Free linedance lessons, 7-9 p.m., St.Joseph Parish Hall, 249

Sixth St., ManisteeJan 4 —Line dancing,

lessons 6:30-7 p.m., danc-ing 7-9 p.m., VFW Hall,1211 28th St., Manistee

Jan. 8 — North CountrTrail Association ski outingat Crystal Valley, 10 a.m.,Oceana County’s CrystalTownship, (231) 869-4075

Jan. 10 — Free linedance lessons, 7-9 p.m., St.Joseph Parish Hall, 249Sixth St., Manistee

Jan. 11 — Line dancing,lessons 6:30-7 p.m., danc-

ing 7-9 p.m., VFW Hall,1211 28th St., ManisteeJan. 15 — Moonlight

Ski, 7-9 p.m., Big M CrossCountry Ski Area, UdellHills Road, Wellston

Jan. 15 — Neal McCoy,8 p.m., Little River CasinoResort

Jan. 15 — Jaleel Shaw with the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Ensemble,Corson Auditorium,Interlochen Center for the

ArtsJan. 17 — Free line

dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., St.

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Jan. 18 — Line dancing,lessons 6:30-7 p.m., danc-ing 7-9 p.m., VFW Hall,1211 28th St., Manistee

Jan. 22 — Aeromyth“Aerosmith Tribute,” 8p.m., Little River CasinoResort

Jan. 22 — Joshua

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Living through a Northern Michigan winter is always a challenge

A lot of Manistee County peo-ple may have been humming thosewords last weekend when we werehit with the first big snowstorm of the year.

There really wasn’t a lot wecould do about it. Those of us thathave lived our entire lives in thispart of Northern Lower Michiganhave come to realize over the yearsthat along with the beauty comesthe other side of Mother Nature inthe winter. Although I am sure the

snowmobile and ski enthusiaststhought the sight of the white snow coming down was pure heaven.

It never ceases to amaze methe crazy things people do when asnowstorm hits this area. It oftenmakes you wonder what were they thinking when they did it.

I overheard someone say thatthere wasn’t any way they weregoing out in this weather to drivebecause it was “just too dangerousto be on the roads.” However, inthe next sentence they spoke about

plans to curl up on the couch, watch some football, and order inpizza.

Huh? When I heard those words itmade me think you will not goout to drive in this weather, but

you think nothing of asking some young kid delivering pizza to goout there in his beat-up car and

bald tires on those icy roads. Another thing that amazes me

is with the weather technology atour disposal today. They actually predict almost to the hour threedays in advance when a storm

will hit. It is plastered all over

the media, and everyone with theexception of someone living in acave is exposed to it.

But ... let the first snowflakesstart to pile up and everyone hasthis surprised look on their faceslike they are saying, “Where didthis come from?”

It sends every tennis shoe wearing grandma into the car inthe direction for the store becausethey can’t survive without gettingan extra quart of milk or loaf of

bread.To me what is even crazier isI heard of this one guy who just“had to run out” to purchase somecigarettes. It makes you kind of

wonder why you would risk yourlife driving in that weather to getsomething that is going to kill youanyway.

What drives me crazy aboutthe winter season is the number of layers of clothing we must put onto go into the outside to stay warm.It seems the older I get, the thicker

the padding it seems to take tokeep me warm. At this pace, some-day in the distant future when I hit70, they will be able to just roll meout the door because there are somany layers of clothing surround-ing me.

Of course, like the proverbiallittle kid who should “have went”

before they left for the car trip, italways seems to happen with therest of us when put on all thoselayers of clothes. That means tak-ing it all off again, and then start-ing all over which usually meansthe desire to go outside by thattime has diminished.

I am sure there are otherslike me who run into what I callthe “snowplow syndrome.” LastSunday when we had the big snow-storm I was out there shovelinglike crazy for 90 minutes and then

went in, took off all of the wintergear to hear that familiar roar of the snowplow going down thestreet.

That allows me two options tothe problem. I can either put allthose winter clothes back on andclear out what the plow threw in,or let it sit and freeze at the end of the driveway. If I let it freeze thatmeans working twice as hard thefollowing day to try and remove it.

Then there are what I like tocall the “attention seekers.” These

are the people that will pop on apair of shorts in a raging blizzard,and walk around in stores just beg-ging for someone to remark about

what they are wearing.If you ask them if they are

cold they say “no, not at all” even

though they are shivering likecrazy when you ask. I swear thatthere was one guy in a store last

week that had sandals and nosocks on and his feet were almostpurple. But ... he was cool — liter-ally.

Usually stormy weather haseveryone looking and beggingfor cancellations. Every kid andteacher wants school called off andthe same can be said for meetingsand other gatherings.

What amazes me is they have blizzards in big cities where every-one is urged to stay off the roads.They can’t make it to work or any-

where else, but 70,000 can makeit to a football stadium where they

will sit outside in blowing snow and windchills of 10 below zero to

watch a football game.Kind of makes you think

— doesn’t it?Something else I find inter-

esting is the way people drive inextreme snow conditions. They wileither go very fast or so slow that

Ken

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Editor

398-3125 [email protected]

“Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful,

And since we’ve no place to go,

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow”

“Let it Snow” song by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne

The Department of Natural Resourcesand Environment has begun gearing upto return hatchery production of walleyesto historic levels.

The DNRE plans to take some 50million eggs this spring to produce fry for pond-rearing and direct stocking,an eight-fold increase over the last twoyears.

Since 2006, the DNRE has cut back on most of its walleye rearing activi-ties because of the presence of ViralHemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in the

brood-stock waters. Now, after several years of testing, a technique has beenfound to disinfect walleye eggs and pre-

vent spreading VHS. As a result, theDNRE will now resume large-scale rear-ing and stocking of walleyes.

“In a perfect world, we wouldn’t havecut our walleye fry production,” DNREDirector Rebecca Humphries said. “Butthe specter of bringing VHS into ourhatchery system or transferring VHS tonew waters was just too risky. The eco-system is constantly changing and our

management practices must change withit. We are pleased that an effective treat-ment for walleye eggs against VHS has

been found and we’re ramping up ourproduction accordingly.”

The DNRE expects it to take two yearsto return to full production of walleye fry.

A number of the rearing ponds, whichhave been idled for the last several years,are in need of maintenance before they can be brought back on line for produc-tion.

Nonetheless, the DNRE expects to

produce at least 80 percent of the totalcapacity for walleye fry in 2011 and be

back to full production in 2012. For moreinformation, visit www.michigan.gov/fishing.

The Department of Natural Resourcesand Environment is committed to theconservation, protection, management,and accessible use and enjoyment of thestate’s environment, natural resources,and related economic interests for cur-rent and future generations. Learn moreat www.michigan.gov/dnre.

DNRE increases hatchery production of walleyes

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there are 45 cars backed up behind them. What is even more ineresting is the number of people

driving fast who still have a cell phone glued to their ear.Don’t you think they could put it down long enough to havetwo hands on the wheel?

I guess it does come in handy when you run across fromthem a few miles down the road in the ditch, as they are call-ing for a wrecker.

One of my personal favorites is the impatient drivers who will pass anyone in front of them including a snowplow. Itmakes me wonder if it ever crossed their mind that the roadsmight be in a little better condition behind the plow insteadof in front of it.

Ah yes, Northern Michigan, in the winter where men aremen and women are too. However, the sobering thoughtis it’s only December and there is plenty more winter well

beyond the time I...See you next Wednesday.

Associate Editor Ken Grabowski’s opinion columns runevery Thursday in the Manistee News Advocate.

KEN: FROM PAGE 3PET CORNER

Looks like winter has found us.As we strive to keep warm, dry, andcozy, let’s not forget our pets needour help to be the same. Our petsbelong indoors with us, but if youmust keep them outdoors, make

sure they have a dry, draft-free shel-ter. Use straw rather than blanketsas they get wet and freeze. Makesure they always have fresh, cleanwater and good nutritional food.When they come in, get the built-upsnow off their feet. Make sure thesidewalk salt you use is pet safe.

As we’re getting our homes ready for the holidays, let’s keep our petssafety in mind. Tinsel and wrap-ping ribbons appear quite attractiveto a playful pet but can be harmfulif swallowed. Keep your breakableornaments up high. As guests arecoming or going, make sure yourpet doesn’t escape and all petsshould have a name tag on.

If your pets appear nervousaround a group, they might preferto be in a room with a few of theirtoys. If you are planning to give apet as a gift, please make sure therecipient is ready, willing and ableto care for it. If your house is goingto be busy, maybe a gift certificatefor a pet would be better. After theholiday, they can come pick one out.Sometimes busy holidays are notthe best time to introduce a new petto a household.

Speaking of name tags, you canget a great one at Lucky Lizard

and part of the cost will come to

Homeward Bound. She has a niceselection of tags to choose from. A name tag could very well be yourpet’s ticket home. You can help

your pet, as well as the pets at theshelter.

Our Sleighbell raffle was a suc-cess. We would like to thank Corky at Reusch’s for all their help, as

well as the donors of the greatprizes. The winners were DonOlsewski who won first place, a

beautiful diamond ring donatedanonymously; Annie Hunt who wonsecond place, a charter fishing tripdonated by Hamilton Charter andKaren Roberts won third prize, a

watch donated by Reusch Jewelry.Congratulations to them and thanksto all who bought a ticket.

Did you know that if you donatepet food to the shelter and take it toParkdale Animal Hospital, they willmatch it? Pound for pound, can forcan. This has been a huge blessingfor us. Thanks to them and those of

you who have brought food to themor to the shelter. We have not had

to buy dog food in more than a year.

To date they have donated over 5tons of bagged food and almost 900cans.

There have also been donationspaid on our account at Parkdale.This is a wonderful way to help us.

We will be having an adopt-a-thon at Sports Ink/Lucky Lizard onSunday from 2 to 5 p.m. We havea great variety of pets that wouldlove nothing more for Christmasthan a “forever home.” They have all

been so good and don’t understand why they had to move out of theirhomes.

We always need volunteers tohelp us out, especially the morningcleaning. They begin at 8:30 every morning, 365 days a year so if you’dlike to come help out, we’d appreci-ate it. If you’re unable to clean, theanimals love company and wouldlike someone to just sit and spendtime with them. You can do this any afternoon we are open, Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday noon to 4 p.m.

All of us at Homeward Bound— the four-legged ones and the two-legged ones who have the privilageof caring for them — would like tothank all of our wonderful support-ers who have helped keep our shel-ter going. Homeward Bound is theirhome, however long or short theirstay is. Our desire is to keep themas healthy, happy and loved as longas they are there.

We wish all our friends a very

Merry Christmas!

PET

CORNER

HOMEWARD BOUND ANIMAL SHETLER

Keep pets warm and safe during winter months

Elks name latest students of the monthMANISTEE — The

Manistee Elks Lodge hasselected its students of themonth for November andDecember.

Warner Ball of BrethrenHigh School and AmandaBigalke of ManisteeCatholic Central HighSchool are the Novemberstudents of the month

and Brooke Etheridgeof Manistee CatholicHigh School and Zachary Payne of Manistee HighSchool were selected forDecember.

The Elks Lodge selectstwo students each monthfrom October through Aprilbased on character, schooland community service,leadership and scholasticachievement.

Ball, a senior atBrethren, is the son of James and Monique Ballof Wellston. He carries a

3.8 grade point averageand has been presidentof his school’s chapter of the Family Career andCommunity Leaders of America and a member of the band, National HonorSociety, Quiz Bowl team,

student council and the artclub.

In nominating Ballfor the award, Brethren

English teacher Kirsten Amstutz wrote, “I can hon-estly say that Warner is oneof the best here at BrethrenHigh School and would

be an excellent choice for

BALL BIGALKE

ETHERIDGE PAYNE

See ELKS page 8


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Red Grape Fruit, 5 lb. Bag .........................$2.99 lb

Bulk Mixed Nuts ...................................$2.99 lb

Bulk Sweet Onions ...................................99¢ lb

Red Skin Potatoes ....................................79¢ lb

Baby Cut Carrots, 2 lb. Bag .......................$2.49 ea

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Country Fresh Half Gallon Ice Cream ................ 2/$7

Country Fresh Fat Free Milk, gallon .................... 2/$5

Chocolate or Pumpkin Rolls .............................. 2/$7

Natures Grain Brown & Serve Rolls ................... 2/$5

Vanity Fair Dinner Napkins, 40 ct ..................... $2.19

Our Family Cold Cups, 16 oz , 50 ct ...................... 2/$7

Our Family Facial Tissue Cube .......................... 5/$5

Jumbo Eggs ..................................................... 2/$3

Blue Bonnett Sticks .......................................... 5/$5

Pillsbury Pie Crusts ......................................... $3.19

Pillsbury Flaky Twists with Icing ....................... $2.19

Crystal Farms Cream Cheese ............................ 2/$3

Maxwell House, 10.5-11.5 oz., All Varieties ............ $3.79

Bruces Yams 16 oz. ........................................... 2/$3

Tender Sweet Sauerkraut ................................. 2/$1

Our Family 100% Juice 46 oz. ........................... 2/$5

Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs ..................... $1.99

Our Family Powder Sugar ................................ 2/$3

Our Family Self Rising Flour ............................$2.29

Mrs. Grass Hearty Soup Mixes .......................... 2/$7Our Family Semi Sweet & Chocolate Chips ......... 2/$4

Ore-Ida Frozen SweetPotato Fries

2/$7

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITYWEST SHORE

SHOPPERS GUIDE

Walking routes in Manistee andEastlakeWe have several routes opennow/open soon in Manistee andEastlake. Weekend delivery, flexi-ble timeframe, paid by the piece. Getexercise while making money too!Most routes take a couple hours orless once per week. Dependabilityand good communication are a

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICEAll real estate advertising in this news-paper is subject to the Fair Housing Actwhich makes it illegal to advertise“Any preference, limitation or discrim-ination based on race, color, religion,sex, handicap, familial status or nation-al origin, or an intention, to make anysuch preference, limitation or discrim-ination.” Familial status includes chil-dren under the age of 18 living with par-ents or legal custodians, pregnantwomen and people securing custodyof children under 18.This newspaper will not knowinglyaccept any advertising for real estatewhich is in violation of the law. Our read-ers are hereby informed that alldwellings advertised in this newspaperare available on an equal opportunitybasis.To complain of discrimination,call HUD toll-free at 1(800)669-9777.The toll-free telephonenumber for the hearingimpaired is1(800)927-9275

170 Itemsfor Sale

HUSQVARNA CHAINSAWS.SALES & service. Lawnmowerreplacement blades. BackwoodsProducts, Fountain. (231)462-3934

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FirewoodQUALITYOAK. CUT, split & deliv-ered. $49.50 a rick. (231) 266-5102.

290 FarmEquipment

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300 Wanted to Buy

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BUYING OLD STUFF

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AAMISH LOG HEADBOARD ANDQueen Pillow Top Mattress Set.Brand new-never used, sell all for$275. 989-772-1517.

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CLASSIFIED NETWORKAds placed in Michigan Mega Mar-ket Classified Network appear infree circulation community papersand shopping guides reaching therass roots of Michigan. Your adver-ising can be delivered weekly tomore than 2,100,000 householdshroughout the state. ONLY $249 Callhis paper to place a classified ad of 25 words or less and reach acrosshe state. Readers: THIS PUBLI-CATION DOES NOTKNOWINGLYACCEPT advertising which is

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advance of delivery of the goodsor services advertised.

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CLASSIFIED NETWORKAds placed in Michigan Mega Mar-ket Classified Network appear infree circulation community papersand shopping guides reaching therass roots of Michigan. Your adver-ising can be delivered weekly tomore than 2,100,000 householdshroughout the state. ONLY $249 Callhis paper to place a classified ad of 25 words or less and reach acrosshe state. Readers: THIS PUBLI-CATION DOES NOTKNOWINGLYACCEPT advertising which isdeceptive, fraudulent, or which mightotherwise violate the law or accept-ed standards of taste. However, thispublication does not warrant or guar-antee the accuracy of any advertise-ment, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers arecautioned to thoroughly investigateall claims made in any advertise-ments, and to use good judgmentand reasonable care, particularlywhen dealing with persons unknowno you who ask for money in

advance of delivery of the goodsor services advertised.

A BRAND NAME KING SIZE PIL-LOW TOP MATTRESS SETin Orig-inal Plastic. Includes Deluxe Frame.Cost $1,499, Sell for $475. 989-631-2280.

POLE BARNS MICHIGAN'S

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Commercial & Residential New Construction & Maintenance

Loader/Back Hoe & Boom Truck Services Available

Pole Barns-Garages- Additions-Decks

Hardwood Floor Installation

Sanding & Refinishing

For more info or estimates

Please Call Lee

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Call us for FREE ESTIMATES

Custom Built Vinyl Windows

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889-4565

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ONE WEEK

JEWELRY REPAIR

Repaired locally

Sterling - Gold - Platinum

New Designs - Buying Gold

Northern Spirits

Tuesdays 11 am - 5:30 pm

Downtown Manistee

Gemologist - Jeweler

Gold Smith - Diamond Grader

Steven Blank

231-723-6369www.untarnishedjewelry.com

Heating • Cooling

Refrigeration

Appliance Repair

Professional

Duct Cleaning

MANISTEE – LUDINGTON

843-3575www.premier247.com

A dvanced Foot & A nkle Centerswww.advancedfoot-anklecenters.com

Foot & Ankle Care Close to Home

K ristopher K rannitz, DPM

AACFAS1400 East Parkdale Ave, Suite 4

Manistee (Across from the Hospital)

231-398-1846

WHEELER’S

SALES & SERVICEWe Do Small Engine

Repairs & Sales

Need Parts?Come See Us!

11455 Milarch Rd. • Bear Lake

231-889-0106

WE’LL SHARPEN

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We carry

snow throwers

Earth Friendly Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services

Alterations and Repairs

AmericanCleaners

285 River St.Manistee

231.723.4633Fax 231.723.4907

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JERRY LANGHANN1462 Olson Rd. Manistee, MI 49660

1/4 Mile East of Ricos o M-55

231-723-2715

Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm

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Brakes • Shocks • Struts • ChassisRepair

Alignments • Tires • Engine & Driveline Repair

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398-3318 or 425-0245

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Computer Cutter-Border Design is a Photo Copy of Actual mat!

at 333 River St • Manistee

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student of the month. He pushes himself to do the best he can academically. Warner

wants to get an ‘A,’ but more importantly,he wants to fully understand the subjectmatter. I am truly appreciative of his dedi-cation and integrity.”

Bigalke, a senior at Manistee Catholic,is the daughter of Joseph and Jan Bigalkeof Manistee. She has a 4.0 grade pointaverage and has been involved in QuizBowl, Science Olympiad, cheerleading,

basketball, track and field, volleyball,softball, Relay for Life, Las Posadas, band,National Honor Society, Youth Advisory Council, Washington Group and more.

On her nomination form for the award,she wrote, “In life, I am always trying tochallenge myself and try new things. I

want to reach the outer limits, experiencenew possibilities, and do as much as I can

with whatever opportunities I have placed

before myself. After graduation ... I wantto continue to stay involved, go outside my comfort zone and continue to take chances

with new things. I want to discover what Ican be.”

Etheridge, also a senior at ManisteeCatholic, is the daughter of Dean andJanet Etheridge of Manistee. She has a 4.0grade point average and has been a teach-er’s aide and a member of the WashingtonGroup and the softball, volleyball and bas-k tb ll t

plishments demonstrate her dependability,service, and leadership. Academically ...she goes beyond the basic coursework andtakes classes from our college prep pro-gram and at the local community college.She is very thorough in her assignmentsand works very hard to complete projectsin a timely manner. Brooke is commit-ted to her academic success, her schoolthrough such things as extracurricular andsports involvement, and her spiritual andmoral growth with her dedication to herfaith and community and by her willing-ness to share herself with those in need.”

Payne is a senior at Manistee HighSchool and the son of Randall and JuliePayne of Manistee. He carries a 3.96 gradepoint average and has been a memberof the National Honor Society, National

Youth Leadership Forum on Law and CSI,his class president, a student mentor, and

a member of the football, track, basketballand wrestling teams.

MHS teacher Joe Hendges, in nominat-ing Payne for the award, wrote, “It is withgreat delight that I write this letter as Zak has proven to be one of the finest studentathletes we’ve had here at MHS. He isthe type of student that, because of hav-ing him here, our school is a better schoolthan it was four years ago when he walkedthrough the doors for the first time. Soonit ill b ti f Z k t t d t

ELKS: FROM PAGE 1A

Maple Street in Manistee was covered with snow Sunday morning — and pretty slippery.

(AT LEFT) The wet,windy snow that hitSaturday night plasteredeverything, includingroad signs, with a layer of the stuff. (BELOW)The bushes in front of the Dempsey House onMaple Street in Manisteenormally “weep” a bit,but the heavy snow

helped them sag evenmore than usual.

SOCKED BY THE SNOW

Many limbs (ABOVE) were down in Manistee, and throughout the county,sometimes bringing power lines with them. This is on Sycamore Street inManistee.

A LOOK BACK AT THE SEASON’S FIRST BIG SNOWSTORM

PHOTOS BY

DAVE YARNELL

NEWS

ADVOCATE


Our Christmas Mass Schedule is:

DECEMBER 24, 2010

4:30 P.M. St. Joseph Church

6:30 P.M. St. Mary of Mount Carmel Shrine

DECEMBER 25, 2010

12:00 Midnight Guardian Angels Church

9:00 A.M. St. Mary of Mount Carmel Shrine

10:30 A.M. Guardian Angels Church

11:00 A.M. St. Joseph Church

If you need help coming back to your Catholic Faith, please contact

one of our priests or stewardship members by calling the

Come Celebrate the Advent Season

and the Birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ

The

Catholic

Community

of Manistee invites

you and your family to

celebrate with us this Blessed

Christmas Season. Do you know

that God has chosen you for this time

and in this community? He has need of

you, and so do we, to help spread the Gospel

message of His Son, Jesus Christ. The Catholic

Community of Manistee is a community of believers

striving for a more spiritual and prayerful relationship

with God. Over the years some of our brothers and sisters in

the Manistee area have moved, drifted, or walked away from

regular Sunday worship with us and have left the Catholic Church.

This fact saddens us and we miss your presence with us. This Advent

and Christmas Season we invite you to come home! Come home andonce again celebrate the Catholic beliefs of your youth and join with

us in the participation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It is our fervent

prayer that you will want to share this experience of God’s love for all of us.

Come and worship with us and re-discover God’s love, truth and grace

as witnessed and

practiced in the

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