NORTHERN ACCENTS
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NORTHERN ACCENTS
Come to Northeast Michigan and Enjoy... FREE! The Good Life Published by The Good Life Press Vol. 2, Issue 7 • JULY 2008 LINCOLN TRUCK CO. “Brand Spankin’ Used” 100 Main St, Lincoln 48742 (989) 736-7600 Editor: I. M. Free Also Available: 2003 GMC Sierra SLE - 4WD, short box. Only 50k mi. Loaded. $13,976 2003 Ford F-150 - 4WD, Fx4 package, only 55k mi. $13,976 Two dumb guys go on a fishing trip. They rent all the equipment - the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. I mean they spend a fortune! A talk show host received an email from an Irish countryman wondering what all the hoop-la in the USA was about over the coming election. A summary is below: The first day they go fishing, but they don’t catch anything. The same thing happens on the second day, and on the third day. It goes on like this until finally, on the last day of their vacation, one of the men catches a fish. “We here in Ireland don’t understand the big deal around selection of a President for your country. On one hand you have two people running from the same party. One is a male lawyer, married to a female lawyer. The other is a female lawyer married to a male lawyer. On the other hand, for the other party, you have a war hero who is married to an attractive woman who owns a beer distributorship. Easy call in our view” As they’re driving home they’re really depressed. One guy turns to the other and says, “Do you realize that this one lousy fish we caught cost us fifteen hundred bucks?” The other guy says, “Wow! Then it’s a good thing we didn’t catch any more!” Computer Trouble I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Eric, the 11 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. As he was walking away, I called after him, ‘So, what was wrong?’ He replied, ‘It was an ID ten T error.’ I didn’t want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, ‘An, ID ten T error? What’s that? In case I need to fix it again.’ Eric grinned.... ‘Haven’t you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?’ ‘No,’ I replied. ‘Write it down,’ he said, ‘and I think you’ll figure it out.’ So I wrote down: I D 1 0 T I used to like Eric... If you haven’t grown up by age 50...you don’t have to. NORTHERN ACCENTS LOG furniture • upholstered furniture • lamps framed PRINTS • motion clocks • many gift ideas Open Daily Year ‘Round Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:00 • Sun. 11-4 989-724-5404 211 S. 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The Good Life - JULY 2008 COMMUNITY EVENTS OSCODA’S FUN PLACE TO SHOP! We’ve Doubled in Size Check Out Our New Back Room! Compare Our Prices with Everyone Else & You’ll Shop Here! Open 7 Days a Week 10 til 7 (989) 739-5230 July 18-27, Alpena’s Small Boat Harbor. For more information please call: Cody (989) 2555397, Rich (989) 255-6036, Maggie (989) 255-3143 32nd annual thunder bay arts council’s art on the bay 111 S. Lake St. Just off US‑23 & Mill St. Oscoda Books...a nice change from reading a prescription label. KRIS MART The One Stop Store Groceries • Produce • Meat • Video • Gas • Beer & Wine • Liquor • Lotto Deli Sandwiches • Pizza to Go • Daily Hot Lunch Specials Deli Meats & Cheeses • Fresh Cold Salads • Rotisserie & Fried Chicken From our Meat Department Seasoned Sirloin Patties $2.89 / lb. - bacon, onion, etc. Ground Chuck Family Packs $1.89 / lb. 863 N. Barlow, Lincoln, MI Phone (989) 736-8027 HOURS: Mon - Thurs, 6:30am - 10pm Fri/Sat 6:30am - 11pm, Sun 8am - 10pm 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 Owners Carl & Pat Boyd complete selection of Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Batteries HUNTING, RV and Filters - Get your equipment FISHING, PARTS & SERVICE ready for cold weather. ORV LICENSES WE MAKE 6 & 12 VOLT CRAWLERS HYDRAULIC BATTERIES HOSES, (MOST STYLES) Thurs-Mon 9-5, Closed Tues/Wed • 2520 M‑65 - Glennie MACHINE FOR FARM & DRUMS INDUSTRIAL 4262 River Road AND ROTORS EQUIPMENT NORTHERN Oscoda, MI 48750 LP GAS (989) 739-4382 Fax: (989) 739-3849 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8am-Noon 34th annual michigan brown trout festival TRUCK AND AUTO REPAIR Stop by Our New Web Site You can download the latest issue of The Good Life in PDF format! AND COMING SOON: Order special Good Life merchandise! www.thegoodlifepress.com July 19-20 at Bay View Park, Alpena. Contact Thunder Bay Arts Council Gallery / Office E-Mail: tbarts@freeway.net Phone: (989) 356-6678 134th annual alpena county fair July 27 - August 3 at Alpena County Fairgrounds. For more info, call 989-356-1847. 23rd annual ramblin’ rods car show August 8-9 at Mich-E-Kewis Park, Alpena. Contact Vic or Sonny E-Mail: gjreed@charter.net Phone: (989) 356-9233 / (989) 657-1581 IOSCO COUNTY FAIR July 21-26 at the Iosco County Fairgrounds, Hale. For more info, email: info@ioscocountyfair.com 61st Weyerhaeuser AUSABLE RIVER CANOE MARATHON July 26-27 www.ausablecanoemarathon.org SUNRISE SIDE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL July 19, noon to 6pm at Harrisville Harbor. For more info, call 989-724-7473. Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, ‘I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.’ She got up, unplugged the Computer, and threw out my wine. Relay for Life Alcona July 26th-27th, 10am at Alcona High School Track. Games for Kids and adults Open Mic 9:30-Midnight sponsored by: Alcona Youth Movement For more info or to sign-up, call Tamara at 989-724-5617 FREE Youth Group Pizza Party July 18th 6:30-8:30pm at Solid Rock Church of God. Call 736-8312 to RSVP DIRT, INC. RACES Lincoln. July 19: Sat. race. Aug 23: Sat. race - Alcona Fair. Sept. 21: Sun. race. Race starts at 11am. For more info, call 989-736-8379 Northeast Michigan Branch of the QDMA 4th ANNUAL FOOD PLOT & HABITAT DAY August 9, 8:00am-3:00pm at Chuck Timm Farms, 6690 Nicholson Hill Rd, Hubbard Lake. Demonstrations & seminars. Call Jeff Brown: 989-471-2038 or Lowell Kollien at 989-727-8035. sunrise side wine & food festival July 19, 12:00-6:00pm at Harrisville Harbor. Call 989-724-5107 www.huronshoreschamber.com FRIDAY NIGHTS DOWNTOWN ALPENA July 11, 18 & 25. 2nd Avenue, downtown. Live entertainment, food, games, fun for the whole family! For more information, call (989) 356-6422 Submit Your Group’s Events to The Good Life Community Calendar! See below for contact info... 13th ANNUAL COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUE SHOW July 12-13. Under the big tent at the Harrisville Harbor. Admission: $2.00 HARBOR LIGHTS DANCE July 18, 7:00-11:00pm, Harrisville 50/50 Silent auction. Adults $5, 12 & under FREE YANKEE AIR FORCE 12th Annual Fly-In/ Pancake Breakfast July 20th, 7:00am 10th Annual Golf Outing August 15th at Springport Hills Golf Course, Harrisville. Tee-off time is 1:00pm. $75 entrance fee incl. green fee, golf cart, door prizes and dinner. The Wurtsmith Air Museum is open Fri, Sat & Sun from 11:00am to 3:00pm. www.wurtsmith-yaf-museum.org HEAD START TO HIGH SCHOOL ART FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE View artwork by Alcona students honoring our brave military. On a rotating, traveling display in Alcona County Libraries (Harrisville, Lincoln, Mikado and Hubbard Lake) June 2nd thru August 25th. TAWAS BAY PLAYERS: “FOREVER PLAID” July 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 7:00pm showtime. $10.00. www.tawasbayplayers.com FARMERS’ MARKET Wednesday’s: 10am - 2pm, AuSable Shoreline Park, Oscoda, at the river on US-23. Saturday’s: 8am - 1pm, Gateway Park, at the river on US-23 in Tawas City. locally grown produce, artisan baked goods, foods and floral. For more info: 989-362-8688 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. Send form and payment to: The Good Life Press, P.O. Box 92, Lincoln, MI 48742 Publisher and Editor-at-Large: Chris Rayburn The Good Life Press P.O. 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A large company, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO. The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. The room was full of employees, so he wanted to let them all know he meant business. He walked up to the guy leaning against the wall and asked, “How much money do you make a week?” A little surprised, the young man looked at him and replied, “I make $400 a week.” The CEO then handed the guy $1,600 in cash and said, “Here’s 4 weeks’ pay, now GET OUT and don’t come back.” Feeling pretty good about himself the CEO looked around the room and asked, “Does anyone want to tell me what that goof-ball did around here?” From across the room a voice said, “Pizza delivery guy from Domino’s.” Never test the depth of the water with both feet. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it. If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments. Common Sense Than Politicians I’m reminded of the time that Catherine a little girl in our neighborhood - told me that she wanted to be President one day. Both of her parents were standing there with us - and I asked Catherine - “If you were President what would be the first thing you would do?” Catherine replied - “I would give houses to all the homeless people...” “Wow - what a worthy goal you have there Catherine.” I told her (while both parents beamed), “But, you don’t have to wait until you’re President to do that. You can come over to my house and clean up all the dog poop in the back yard and I will pay you five dollars . Then we can go over to the grocery store where the homeless guy hangs out, and you can give him the five dollars to save toward a new house.” Catherine (who was about 6) thought that over for a second, and then replied, “Why doesn’t the homeless guy come over and clean up the dog poop himself, and you can pay him the five dollars.” Too bad Catherine isn’t on the ballot. With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed. Larry LaPrise, the man that wrote “The Hokey-Pokey” died peacefully at the age of 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started. When the price of gas hits $5 a gallon, it should come with car insurance. 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All of a sudden, the old mule lashed out with both hind feet and caught her smack in the back of the head. Killed her dead on the spot. At the funeral several days later, the minister noticed something rather odd. When a woman mourner would approach the old farmer, he would listen for a minute, then nod his head in agreement; but when a man mourner approached him, he would listen for a minute, then shake his head in disagreement. This was so consistent, the minister decided to ask the old farmer about it.So after the funeral, the minister spoke to the old farmer, and asked him why he nodded his head and agreed with the women, but always shook his head and disagreed with all the men. The old farmer said, “Well, the women would come up and say something about how nice my wife looked, or how pretty her dress was, so I’d nod my head in agreement.” “And what about the men?” the minister asked. ”They wanted to know if the mule was for sale.” Tired of dial-up? 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Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, “Pull, Nellie, pull!” Buddy didn’t move. Then the farmer hollered, “Pull, Buster, pull!” Buddy didn’t respond. Once more the farmer commanded, “Pull, Coco , pull!” Nothing. Then the farmer nonchalantly said, “Pull, Buddy, pull!” And the horse easily dragged the car out of the ditch. The motorist was most appreciative and very curious. He asked the farmer why he called his horse by the wrong name three times. The farmer said, “Oh, Buddy is blind, and if he thought he was the only one pulling, he wouldn’t even try!” B&D Sales Golf Carts Accessories – Lift Kits, Boxes, etc. Parts & Service All Makes Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-1 366 S. 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WOODMAN SIDING COMPANY • Vinyl Windows Spring Special • VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS - Vinyl Siding - Trim - Gutters Free Estimates - Senior Citizen Discount JOHN WOODMAN, Owner 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE HILLMAN, MI 49746 WOODMAN (989)COMPANY 742-2600 SIDING •Vinyl Windows Spring Special• VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Vinyl Siding - Trim - Gutters Free Estimates - Senior Citizen Discount JOHN WOODMAN, Owner 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE You can live in Phoenix, Arizona where... HILLMAN, MI 49746 (989) 742-2600 1. You are willing to park three blocks away because you found shade. 2. You’ve experienced condensation on your butt from the hot water in the toilet bowl. 3. You can drive for four hours in one direction and never leave town. 4. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food. 5. You know that “dry heat” is comparable to what hits you in the face when you open your oven door. 6. The four seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!! You can live in California where 1. You make over $250,000 and you still can’t afford to buy a house. 2. The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway. 3. You know how to eat an artichoke. 4. You drive your rented Mercedes to your neighborhood block party. 5. When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is. 6. The four seasons are: fire, flood, mud and drought. You can live in New York City where ... 1. You say “the city” and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan. 2. You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can’t find Wisconsin on a map. 3. You think Central Park is “nature.” 4. You believe that being able to swear at people in their own language makes you multi-lingual. 5. You’ve worn out a car horn. 6. You think eye contact is an act of aggression You can live in Maine where... 1. You only have four spices: salt, pepper, ketchup and Tabasco. 2. Halloween costumes fit over parkas. 3. You have more than one recipe for moose. 4. Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with less than eight buttons. 5. The four seasons are: winter, still winter, almost winter and construction. You can live in the Deep South where ... 1. You can rent a movie and buy bait in the same store. 2. “Y’all” is singular and “all y’all” is plural. 3. “He needed killin’” is a valid defense. 4. Everyone has two first names: Billy Bob, Jimmy Bob, Mary Sue, Betty Jean, Mary Beth, etc. You can live in Colorado where ... 1. You carry your $3,000 mountain bike atop your $500 car. 2. You tell your husband to pick up Granola on his way home and he stops at the day care center. 3. A pass does not involve a football or dating. 4. The top of your head is bald, but you still have a pony tail. You can live in the Midwest where ... 1. You’ve never met any celebrities, but the mayor knows your name. 2. Your idea of a traffic jam is 10 cars waiting to pass a tractor. 3. You have had to switch from “heat” to “A/C” on the same day. 4. You end sentences with a preposition: “Where’s my coat at?” 5. When asked how your trip was to any exotic place, you say, “It was different!” AND You can live in Florida where ... 1. You eat dinner at 3:15 in the afternoon 2. All purchases include a coupon of some kind ... even houses and cars. 3. Everyone can recommend an excellent dermatologist. 4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state. 5. Cars in front of you are often driven by headless people. advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 Real Product Labels Len & Layne’s Little Store & Side Door Bait & Tackle On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) -‘Do not turn upside down.’ (well...duh, a bit late, huh!) At the south end of Hubbard Lake On Sainsbury’s peanuts -‘Warning: contains nuts.’ (talk about a news flash) On Boot’s Children Cough Medicine -‘Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication.’ (We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5 year-olds with headcolds off those bulldozers.) On Marks &Spencer Bread Pudding -‘Product will be hot after heating.’ (...and you thought????...) On a Sears hairdryer -Do not use while sleeping. (That’s the only time I have to work on my hair.) All DNR Licenses • Groceries Beer • Wine • Liquor • Lotto 3585 Woodlawn • Spruce, MI 48762 989-736-6418 • lenlaynes@chartermi.net Never Question a Drunk I was shopping at the local supermarket where I selected a half-gallon of 2% milk, a carton of eggs, a quart of orange juice, a head of romaine lettuce, a 2 lb. can of coffee, and a 1 lb. package of bacon. As I was unloading my items on the conveyor belt to check out, a drunk standing behind me watched as I placed the items in front of the cashier. While the cashier was ringing up the purchases, the drunk calmly stated, “You must be single.” I was a bit startled by this proclamation, but Iwas intrigued by the derelict’s intuition, since I was indeed single. I looked at the six items on the belt and saw nothing particularly unusual about my selections that could have tipped off the drunk to my marital status. Curiosity getting the better of me, I said: “Well, you know what, you’re right. But how did you know that?” The drunk replied, “Cause you’re ugly.” ABBOTT EXCAVATING “We Move The Earth!” On some Swanson frozen dinners -‘Serving suggestion: Defrost.’ (but, it’s just a suggestion.) On packaging for a Rowenta iron -‘Do not iron clothes on body.’ (but wouldn’t this save me time?) On Nytol Sleep Aid -‘Warning: May cause drowsiness.’ (..I’m taking this because???) On most brands of Christmas lights -‘For indoor or outdoor use only.’ (as opposed to what?) On a Japanese food processor -‘Not to be used for the other use.’ (now, somebody out there, help me on this. I’m a bit curious.) On a child’s Superman costume -‘Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.’ (I don’t blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.) n S & D Variety Your SUMMER Party Headquarters! With a Small Deposit and Two Weeks Notice, We Can Order it All for You! Regular Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9-5 210 S. Second, Lincoln, Michigan 48742 Now Offering Dry Cleaning Service Drop-off M & S Antique Center 210 S. Second Street, Lincoln Come and Experience a Glimpse of the Past Something for Everyone! We Will Take Consignments Monday - Saturday 9-5, Sunday by Appointment We May Have That Special Gift for the One Who Has Everything NEDO’S FARM MARKET & DRIVING RANGE Watch for Fresh Michigan Produce! $4...Bucket of 50 • $6...Bucket of 100 4686 F-41, Mikado, MI 48745 Summer Your Full Service Market Beer Specializing in * Fresh Produce Specials Convenience Foods * Hardware * Beer * Wine Liquor * Lotto * Pet Supplies * Wildlife Feed Sun-Thur 9am-10pm • Fri/Sat 9am-11pm We Accept Visa & Master Card Phone/Fax (989) 736-6649 Wayne & Marta Nedo proprietors A&S On a bag of Fritos -You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (the shoplifter special?) On a bar of Dial soap -‘Directions: Use like regular soap.’ (and that would be???....) The Good Life - JULY 2008 STARTER CO. • • • • • • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Septic Systems Basements Driveways Demolition Road Building Site Development • • • • • Tree & Stump Removal Fill Sand & Gravel Topsoil Land Clearing FREE ESTIMATES 989-727-2340 • 1-800-717-5069 www.abbottexcavating.com A long time ago, in a place far away, there lived a woman who did not whine, nag, or complain. But it was a long time ago, and it was just that one day. A guy goes to the supermarket and notices an attractive woman waving at him. She says “Hello.” He’s rather taken aback because he can’t place where he knows her from. So he says, “Do you know me?” To which she replies, “I think you’re the father of one of my kids.” Now his mind travels back to the only time he has ever been unfaithful to his wife and says, “Oh yeah! You’re the stripper from the bachelor party that I had with all my buddies watching while your partner stole my wallet.” She looks into his eyes and calmly says, “No.....I’m your son’s teacher.” ALTERNATORS - STARTERS - GENERATORS SPECIALIZING IN FARM - INDUSTRIAL - MARINE FOREIGN CAR - TRUCK & PASSENGER CARS 415 NO. US-23 • OMER, MI 48749 Ph: (989) 653-2750 To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did. BRIAN ANKNER Custom ReUpholstery All Work Done in Smoke Free Shop! 201 S. Second St. 1-989-736-7467 “Long as I gots me a piece o’ plywood to float my old lady and my booze, I’m good.” n Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in the good life!!! The Good Life - JULY 2008 JUST THE PLACE YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR! This very affordable property offers amenities plus. Three bedroom home with fireplace(Heat & Glo), new furnace and well, additional updates, 2 car garage w/insulated workshop, new 3 car (30’ x 40’) garage offering 200 amp service, cement flooring, vinyl siding and more.... Property parcel offering 175’ of frontage. Just steps away is a private access to Cedar Lake! Enjoy year round activities! Call for complete details. $72,500 #088-08-0036 “UP NORTH” spacious home offering DEEDED LAKE HURON ACCESS. Enjoy year round living or use as a summer retreat. Updates include windows, doors, roof, siding, fireplace, tile/carpet flooring plus knotty pine interior. Lovely enclosed sunroom. Excellent location off US23 in a private area. Two deep, wooded lots. Walk to Lake Huron and enjoy the private, deeded sandy beach lot.....swimming, boating and gorgeous views. Call for complete details. $92,900 #088-08-0022 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 story with piers. Move right into a lovely home in the AuSable Campground. Appliances: range, refrigerator. $68,000 #088‑08‑0029 Priced to sell.......Only $69,900! Nice 3 bedroom ranch home located in beautiful Lakewood Shores. Features include appliances, hardwood flooring, doorwalls to deck area and a nicely wooded lot. Great location.....within walking distance to Lake Huron and Cedar Lake. Enjoy the amenities offered by owning property in Lakewood Shores. Dining, boating, swimming, tennis, golfing plus private sandy beaches on Cedar Lake and Lake Huron. Call for complete details. $69,900 #088-08-0014 Lovely 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, attached garage, full basement partially finished with daylight windows and bar. New vinyl windows, siding and central air conditioning. Roof approximately 5 years old. Kitchen has updated counter top, stove top and wall oven. Large backyard with shed and 14 X 18 concrete pad with basketball hoop. Great location near public school. America’s Preferred home warranty provided. $79,900 #088-07-0103 Lovely 3 bedroom ranch home with large family room offering 3 skylights and many windows, formal dining area with a nice working kitchen. Additional features include a kitchen pantry, front coat closet, 2 linen closets, partial basement and central air. Property fronts 2 roads. $89,500 #088-07-0096 Move right in! Very neat and clean furnished year-round home within walking distance to Lake Huron Sandy beaches! Spacious 3 bedroom ranch with many updates including kitchen, windows, roof and much more! Excellent location close to town for shopping, schools and medical facilites! See photo tour for additional information! GREAT BUY!! $92,900 # 088-08-0043 Everyone gets enough exercise jumping to conclusions, flying off the handle, running down the boss, knifing friends in the back, dodging responsibility and pushing their luck. Hubbard Lake General Store ALL DNR LICENSES BAIT & TACKLE BEER - WINE - LIQUOR FRESH MEATS - GROCERIES LOTTO - PROPANE (989) 727-9172 NORTH END “AT THE CORNERS” Getting older is such a delightful thing. Yesterday morning, I got the Poly-Grip mixed up with the Preperation H. “I’m sorry if this is too direct, bro, but have you ever thought about switching to a tartar control toothpaste?” “Hope is the dream of the waking man.” This department requires no physical fitness program. – Aristotle NOTICE 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, 1 story with crawl space. Appliances: range, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Exterior Features: enclosed screen porch. $97,000 #088-08-0030 This roomy 2 bedroom home with a large walk-in closet and enclosed front porch would make a great investment or starter home. It is currently producing a monthly income. The backyard is adjacent to two lots owned by AuSable Twp and they will remain vacant. $55,900 #088-08-0024 This home is sparkling clean, bright and ready for you to move in & enjoy! New carpeting, paint, window treatments, doors and bath fixtures. Ceramic tile in kitchen, bath & laundry. Convenient floor plan. Good storage plus: 2 linen closets, wall of shelves in laundry, pull-down stairs to attic, loft in garage. Close to AuSable Township beach on Lake Huron, town of Oscoda, AuSable River! $59,900 #088-08-0009 Enjoy the absolutely beautiful sandy beach of Lake Huron along with access to private boat ramp on AuSable River at an affordable price. Located in the AuSable Condominium Campground which is a gated community with many amenities including, clubhouse with shower/laundry/gameroom, and fish cleaning station. All furnishings and appliances, including patio furniture stay--just move right in. Close to downtown Oscoda. $65,000 #088-07-0082 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story with full unfinished basement. Townhouse in the Villages of Oscoda. Appliances: range, refrigerator,. Exterior Features: Porch. Outbuildings: shed. $65,000 #088-08-0034 Contact us in regards to the additonal Villages of Oscoda listings. Get the Most Out of Your Summer Fun! JC NepToon The family pleasing NepToon series offers a refreshing alternative to the elegant SunToon with no loss of quality. While sharing the legendary JC construction with the SunToon, the NepToon series has a style of its own. Many features (the bow gate seat, for example) are unique to the NepToon series. Ebbtide - One of a Kind It’s easy to be lured to the curves and lines, colors and styling of an Ebbtide. But it’s what lies beneath the obvious that separates Ebbtide from most boat builders. From the solid unitized grid stringer system to the DURA-CORE® hull sides, every detail of your Ebbtide has been carefully engineered to deliver unsurpassed safety, quiet comfort and a boat that wil last your family a lifetime. Stop In and See Yours Today at 4968 Hubbard Lake Rd, Spruce, MI 48762 Over 30 Years in Business 989-727-2797 Certified Mercury & MerCruiser Parts & Service OPEN 9-6 MON-SAT • CLOSED SUN advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 Tawas Bay Yarn Company Extensive Inventory of New & Classic Yarns Classes e Patterns e Needles New at Tawas Bay Yarn Company..... The Annex, Open Every Saturday, 10-3 Bargains on Closeouts & Discontinued Yarns 551 West Lake St. (US23) at the blinker in Tawas City Mon-Sat 11am-5pm 989-362-4463 Come See Us...We’re Worth the Drive! Visit us at www.tawasbayyarn.com Dave & Deb Pockrandt - Owners Used Cars - Complete Collision Service Complete Car Repair - Licensed Mechanics (989) 876-8161 Fax (989) 876-6343 P.O. Box 226 - 129 Huron Rd. AuGres, MI 48703 BULLETIN: This job is a test. It is only a test. Had it been an actual job, you would have received raises, bonuses and promotions. No matter what situations life throws at you, no matter how long and treacherous your journey may seem, remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel... Do you have feelings of inadequacy? · Do you suffer from shyness? · Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about White Wine. White Wine is the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. White Wine can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you’re ready and willing to do just about anything. You will notice the benefits of White Wine almost immediately, and with a regimen of regular doses you can overcome any obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want to live. Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will discover many talents you never knew you had. Stop hiding and start living, with White Wine. However, White Wine may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use White Wine. However, women who wouldn’t mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it. Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration, lustfulness, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of money, delusions of grandeur, table dancing, headache, dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play all-night rounds of Strip Poker and Truth Or Dare. And if White Wine fails to produce sufficient results, be sure to ask your doctor about Red Wine. M The Good Life - JULY 2008 ikado ARKET n Now Serving Lunch Burgers, Strips, Poppers, Homemade Soups and More Daily at 11AM Mikado Market is Your Summer Cookout Headquarters! Pizza, Subs - Sandwiches - Jerky - Sausage Home Smoked Meats - Fresh Baked Bread Lotto, Groceries, Beer/Wine, Produce/Snacks $1.00 Greeting Cards - DVD Rentals We accept VISA, MasterCard, Bridge Cards, and WIC 2276 F-41, Mikado • 989-736-3066 *H&H Bakery Fresh Subs Available Here* Bait & Tackle • Gas • Diesel • LP Gas Jerky Stop & Groceries • Lotto • Beer & Wine 415 E. Huron, P.O. Box 37 • Au Gres, MI 48703 Call for current fishing report and conditions 989-876-6488 Professional Alterations & Repair The Military Does Have a Sense of Humor “A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what’s left of your unit.” - Army’s magazine of preventive maintenance. TO ALL EMPLOYEES: New Incentive Plan: Work or Get Fired. $19 95 n Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in the good life!!! The Good Life - JULY 2008 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 Walking Across America collection of works available at Simple Miracles, Harrisville 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! 5540 US 23 North, Alpena, MI 49707 Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 5:00 / Fri 8:00 - Noon And Now Open: Andy’s Service Center Complete Auto Repair mA/C mEngines mStruts mShocks & More mBrakes Saturdays By Appointment Only More Military Wit “Aim towards the Enemy.” - Instruction printed on US Rocket Launcher Blast from the Past The Philco Predicta® Do you remember the Philco Predicta® television sets? They were products of the late 1950’s space age craze following the launch of Sputnik in 1957. The original manufacturer, Philco, went bankrupt in 1962. The Predicta® trademark is now held by Telstar Electronics who create new televisions in a similar style with modern parts. They sure do have more personality than a plasma screen! Q: Why should 55+ year old people use valet parking? A: Valets don’t forget where they park your car. Q: What is the most common remark made by 55+ year olds when they enter antique stores? A: “Gosh, I remember those.” “When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” - US Marine Corps “It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” - US Air Force Manual “Five second fuses only last three seconds.” - Infantry Journal “If your attack is going too well, you’re walking into an ambush.” - Infantry Journal “I did what you told me... I sent the email to 10 people like you said... I’m still waiting for that miracle to happen.” According to the person who sent this, the driver had only been in the U.S. a few months. He had missed his turn by Billings, MT. He figured he could go over the hill and continue on the road. Apparently he didn’t know there were rail tracks on top of the grade which doesn’t matter, he’d be stuck anyhow. The truck owner figures he had to hit the angle at over 55 miles an hour in order to make the top. If you look close at some of the pictures you will see that it is only when the trailer pinched the rear tires of the truck that the truck stopped. It’s rather disturbing that the kind of genius it would take to even attempt something like this was actually behind the wheel of a semi driving down the highway. Wouldn’t you love to see the guy’s face while he was trying to explain this to his boss? advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 The Good Life - JULY 2008 n Dining and Entertainment RED ROOSTER restaurant Full American & Italian Cuisine Featuring Homemade Soups, Pies & Bread Try Our Pizza! Eat-in or Take-out 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 CRYSTAL BAY American Cuisine with Style Steak, Fish, Homemade Soups, Biggest Shrimp in Town Beer/Wine/Cocktails Try Our Lake Perch Specials & Saturday Night Prime Rib OPEN DAILY 8am - 9pm 989-739-7659 3228 US 23 Across from Beach in Tawas City Mon-Sat 8am-9pm • Sun 8am-2pm 8 miles N. of Oscoda in Greenbush Snack Bar & Liquor Bar on Boat RESTAURANT Open 8am Daily for Breakfast 362-3887 448 W Lake St. (US-23) The Hidden Jewel of Hubbard Lake Six Miles West of Oscoda on River Road Two-Hour Round Trip on the Beautiful AuSable River The ONLY Paddlewheel River Boat of its Kind in the North Only $12 Adult, $6 Children, Senior Citizen $10 Daily Schedule: June 21-Aug 31: 12 Noon & 3pm • Sep 1-26: 1pm Sep 27-Oct 19: Fall Color - Call for Schedule Private Charter Trips Available for 6pm Cruises P.O. Box 249, Hale, MI 48739 (989) 739-7351 (10am-5pm daily) (989) 728-3131 (6pm-9pm) OR (989) 728-6558 (6pm-9pm) Visit Us at: www.ausableriverqueen.net information@ausableriverqueen.net FAX: (989) 739-2397 “If it’s sent by ship then it’s a cargo, if it’s sent by road then it’s a shipment.” – Dave Allen Sunday Brunch 10-2 • Serving Dinner Tuesday - Sunday beginning at 5pm NEW Casual Deck Menu DECK ONLY: Friday, July 18 & Saturday August 16 Served Sat/Sun 5 Bud/Bud Lt. Afternoons, Ice Cold Bottles Food & Drink Specials - Giveaways Weekdays Bucket $12 Entertainment after 5pm Lakeside Bed & Breakfast Accomodations • Pontoon Rental “FULL MOON DECK PARTY” 5700 Bennett Road • Hubbard Lake, MI 49747 (989) 727-2020 ~ 1-800-727-2078 Please Visit our Web Site: www.churchillpointeinn.com “The Only Thing We Overlook is the Lake.” Wow...Just, Wow. A New York man retired. He wanted to use his retirement money wisely, so it would last, and decided to buy a home and a few acres in Portugal. The modest farmhouse had been vacant for 15 years; the owner and wife both had died, and there were no heirs. The house was sold to pay taxes. There had been several lookers, but the large barn had steel doors, and they had been welded shut. Nobody wanted to go to the extra expense to see what was in the barn, and it wasn’t complimentary to the property anyway......so, nobody made an offer on the place. The New York guy bought it at just over half of the property’s worth, moved in, and set about to tear in to the barn.......curiosity was killing him. So, he and his wife bought a generator, and a couple of grinders.......and cut thru the welds. What was in the barn? An enormous collection of cars valued at up to $35 million! This is a true story and the man and his wife had full claim to the lot. They had a great retirement! UNEXPLAINABLE This picture cannot be explained. Patient: How much to have this tooth pulled? Dentist: $100.00. Patient: $100.00 for just a few minutes work? Dentist: Well, I can extract it very slowly if you like. 10 n Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in the good life!!! The Good Life - JULY 2008 Good Food, Good FUN Dining and Entertainment Kathy’s Family Kitchen Now Serving Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Thursday 3:00pm-9:00pm All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti $7.99 Includes salad and drink ~~~~~~~~ Friday 3:00pm-9:00pm All-You-Can-Eat Cod $9.99 including soup & salad ~~~~~~~~ Pizza Carry-Out Available OSCODA 739-1487 5113 North US‑23 Open Daily 7:30am to 3:30pm • Thur/Fri/Sat until 9:00pm Offering Breakfast & Lunch • Daily Specials 989-736-8632 We Accept 214 W. Mt. Maria Rd, South Shore of Hubbard Lake 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 Mondays Open Pool, 50¢ Drafts All Day Every Monday Night: Euchre 7pm 14” 2-Item Pizza w/ Pitcher of Beer $12 Every Tuesday 6pm - Ladies Night Wednesdays All-Day Mexican Specialties, $3 Margaritas Thursdays 25¢ Wings All Day - Dine-in Only Fri/Sat/Sun BBQ Ribs Try the All-New WAGON BURGER! A 3-lb. Burger on a Homemade Bun. Large Enough to Feed the Whole Family! 24-Hour Advance Order Please The Wagon Wheel Golf Tournament Sunday, July 27 Starts at 10am 9 Holes at Monarch Ridge Includes steak dinner w/ baked potato and salad at The Wagon Wheel following play $25 per person Call for More Info Karaoke Friday & Saturday Nights Music Maker KARAOKE & DJ NORTHERN MICHIGAN’SBEST DJ Home of the Hot-n-Ready Donna Roussin Operating with Bose Audio System BBQ Rib Smackers 6 for $5.00 Delivery Available to schools, clubs, businesses & churches $3.00 Charge + 10% Gratuity $10.00 Minimum HILLTOP SALOON (989) 739-0344 Tuesdays & Thursdays $1.00 Tacos Fridays All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips $8.95 #1 People’s Choice Best Burger Klenow’s Buffalo & Elk Burgers $4.50 Take-out Available Club Keno • Automatic Keno Big Screen TV • Friendly Staff 431 N. Mill St • Oscoda (off River Rd.) Hoppe’s Hut Live Music Every Weekend (Fri/Sat) Live Country Music Every Other Sunday Never a Cover Charge July 11-12 Liquid Habit • 18-19 Out of the Blue 25-26 Echo’s • Aug 1-2 Vagrant Soul Sundays July 13 & 27 Over the Hill Gang 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 Pool • Darts • Burgers Beer Specials on Tuesdays & Thursdays Entertainment Karaoke Wed, Sat and Sun at 8:00 Happy 8th Birthday, Marissa - July 14th 109 River St. in Alpena 989-356-9117 2030 East Nicholson Hill Rd in Ossineke - (989) 471-5103 at the “Four Corners” in Hubbard Lake OFFICE LOUNGE & GRILL Open Daily at 10am, Sunday at Noon - Grill Open ‘til 9pm Take-out Orders 739-EATS (3287) MON-ThuR: Blue Plate Special $6.50 • 41 Plus Item Menu, Including Pizza • Entertainment Thurs. thru Sat. • Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7 & All Day Sunday • Keno & Pull Tabs • Free Wi-Fi LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: July 18-19 (Sat/Sun) • OopCdayZ July 31, Aug 1-2 • Blues Busters (Thurs/Fri/Sat) For up-to-date menu & events www.officeloungeandgrill.com 110 E. Dwight Street, Oscoda 739-3388 all you can eat fish fry! friday $8.00 inc. tax Happy Hour v Mon-Thur v 11am to 6pm MON Rib Special 1/2 Rack w/ French fries - $6.95 Milwaukee’s Best/ Best Light - $1.00 bottle TUES Ladies’ Night? ALL DAY LONG!!!/ $1.00 drinks, guys’ drinks $2.00 WEDHappy Hour All Day - Bike Night Specials THURSPizza Special/ $1 off Small, $2 off Med., $3 off Large FRIDinner Feature - All You Can Eat Cod $12.95 SUN $1.00 Schnapps ALL DAY, $1.50 Beer ALL DAY SIGN UP NOW for Preliminary Round of “Brown Trout Bikini Contest” - July 19 Winner will represent Hubbard Lake Tavern in the finals at Brown Trout Festival for the Grand Prize Must be 21+ to participate and be present at Brown Trout Festival July 23 to qualify. See official rules for more info. NASCAR SUNDAYS Try Our Broasted Tavern-Style Chicken - Every Day Cooked to Order 4pc Chicken Dinner $7.90 • Sunday Special 8pc Dinner $8.95 Open 7 Days a Week * Mon-Sat 11am-2am • Sun 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 7002 Hurbert, N. End Hubbard Lake (989) 727-3560 advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 The Good Life - JULY 2008 Good Food, Good FUN Dining and Entertainment s ’ a am y r t n ou M C Daily -Eat an ou-C All-Y pecial , S oup n e h itc K S ding , Inclu , Potato d a Sal Basket & d Brea essert D t kfas Brea y l i Da ial Spec t, ea gs, M 2 Eg atoes, t Po offee t&C y Toas 1am Onl -1 6am 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 CASUAL DINING BAKERY IMPORTED BEER & WINE GOURMET FOODS Homemade Soups Every Day Sunday 6:30am to 8:00pm Mon-Wed 6:30am-9:00pm • Thu/Fri/Sat 6:30am-10:00pm Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials 105 S. State Street Harrisville, MI 48740 989-724-7473 THE NORTH END Manuel & Kim Pompa, Proprietors theflourgarden@hotmail.com Family Restaurant SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER 7 AM to 10 PM FRIDAY 101 N. Lake St Lincoln, MI ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT COD 989-736-6611 $8.25 MONDAY TACO BAR $6.75 Food So Good, You’ll Think We Stole Your Grandma OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK NOW FEATURING 16 HAND-DIPPED FLAVORS Soft-Serve Ice Cream!!! Malts Shakes Blizzards Banana Splits DAILY SPECIALS HOMEMADE SOUPS & CHILI PIZZA OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND 989-727-2700 At the North End of Hubbard Lake 1575 W. Hubert Rd. We Offer Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Soups & More! Stop in and See Us! Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm • Fri 9am-7pm www.Take5Deli.com As the doctor completed an examination of the patient, he said, “I can’t find a cause for your complaint. Frankly, I think it’s due to drinking.” “In that case,” said the patient, “I’ll come back when you’re sober” Breakfast ‘Til Noon Sat ‘Til 12:30p Sun ‘Til 1:00p Daily LUNCH & Dinner Specials New Speed Control Device n 11 12 n The Good Life - JULY 2008 Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in the good life!!! My Glass Wings Custom Stained Glass Design and Fabrication Classes * Repairs Art Glass Supply * Gifts of Glass Classes...Open Enrollment Create Your Sun Catcher or Window! Answer on on page 22 Keepsakes or Classes for You & Your Family Gift Certificates Always Available Phone 989-358-9464 Visit us at www.myglasswings.com Johnrowe Building e-mail: GlassWings@Sisna.com 106 Second Ave, Alpena Slip Into The Cove Two Shops-One Stop While purchasing that special gift from our large selection of treasures in our gift shop, slip into our ice cream shop and treat yourself! Gifts • Cards • Ice Cream Featuring Yankee Candles Homemade waffle cones Hand-dipped premium ice cream 110 Main St. in Harrisville Banana splits • Sundaes • Malts • Shakes (989) 724-5134 1-800-618-0999 989-736-6895 989-736-8138 Use Our Sony Digital Photo Center for Your Summer Vacation Pictures Inflatable Swim Toys for Summer! www.Lincolndrug.com Fax 989-736-0618 Patient: Doctor, I think I swallowed a pillow. Doctor: How do you feel? Patient: A little down in the mouth. Dentist: Could you help me? Could you give out a few of your loudest, most painful screams? Patient: Why? Docor, it wasn’t all that bad this time. Dentist: There are so many people in the waiting room right now, and I don’t want to miss the four o’clock ball game. Heritage House Realty of Harrisville, Inc. “Personalized Service is the Difference.” Visit Us at www.heritageharrisville.com (989) 724-5800 1-800-982-0102 Fax: (989) 724-6656 heritagehouse@charterinternet.com Larry Lyle Owner/Broker Betty Jo Lyle Owner/Realtor® 234 S. Huron (US-23) PO Box 572 Qualified Go-Getters Harrisville, MI 48740 Wanted! Louella Shellenbarger, Realtor® Janene Lovelace, Agent Connie Sysak, Realtor® Wendy K. Reeves Richardson, Realtor® ALCONA HUMANE SOCIETY PETS OF THE MONTH “Marko” Neutered male Manx cat, young adult. Nice cat. Needs home without other cats. “Patches” Female adult Calico. Very sweet, laid-back and quiet. Gets along with other cats. “Bandit” 9 Year old Lab/Shepard mix. Loves to play with toys, especially a ball! Housebroken and good with children. “Duke” 5/6 Year old Shepard mix. Neutered, housebroken and has a nice temperament! FUNDRAISERS TO BENEFIT ALCONA HUMANE SOCIETY: AUGUST 30-31: PONY RIDES at the Harrisville Harmony festival. Alcona Humane Soc. annual Cedar Swing Raffle tickets on sale. Bathing Services: $15.00 • You Bathe Them: $10.00 Volunteer Time at the Shelter! 1 or 2 Hours a week will help immensely! Please call us at 736-PETS for more information. Please Help! – Donations Needed for Food, Blankets, Litter, Toys, etc. He didn’t like the casserole USELESS TRIVIA And he didn’t like my cake. Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon of water to a boil. The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica. He said my biscuits were too hard, Not like his mother used to make. I didn’t perk the coffee right. He didn’t like the stew. I didn’t mend his socks the way his mother used to do. I pondered for an answer I was looking for a clue. Then I turned around & smacked the heck out of him... Like his mother used to do. Local Flavor Send your funny photos and jokes to: The Good Life, P.O. Box 92, Lincoln, MI 48742, or email to: cs.rayburn@hotmail.com (Tim) 209 S. State, Oscoda, MI 48750 (Shawn) (989) 739-5000 * FREE Hoist Check * FREE Road Test * All Trucks/4x4s * American–Foreign * Automatic–Manual * Motor Homes * Axles, Clutches & Flywheels advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 The Good Life - JULY 2008 n dining, entertainment, PRODUCTs & services money-saving coupons Gary’s Hair Care Beauty C enter of East Tawas Pam Dillingham - Certified Beauty Advisor/Owner 207 Newman St. • East Tawas, MI 48730 (989) 984-0010 • (989) 728-5947 www.avon.com/pdillingham 5737 N. 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One wizard told the king, ‘If your daughter touches one thing that does not melt in her hands, she will be cured.’ The king was overjoyed and came up with a plan. The next day, he held a competition. Any man that could bring his daughter an object that would not melt would marry her and inherit the king’s wealth. THREE YOUNG PRINCES TOOK UP THE CHALLENGE. The first brought a sword of the finest steel. But alas, when the princess touched it, it melted. The prince went away sadly. The second prince brought diamonds. He thought diamonds are the hardest substance in the world and would not melt. But alas,once the princess touched them, they melted. He too was sent away disappointed. The third prince approached. He told the princess, ‘Put your hand in my pocket and feel what is in there.’ The princess did as she was told, though she turned red at the suggestion. She felt something in his pocket and held it in her hand. And it did not melt!!! The king was overjoyed. 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Dwight St. Oscoda, MI Maggie Martella, Ph.D. USELESS TRIVIA Scientists say the higher your I.Q. The more you dream. The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds. You use 200 muscles to take one step. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire. Stop the Pain The Good Life - JULY 2008 TREE AT THE LIMPOPO RIVER ( AFRICA) The tree and the art carved into it are amazing! n 17 Hanging Baskets $9 Flower & Vegetable Flats 2 for $10 All Your Planting & Gardening Supplies! 2236 US-23, Greenbush, MI 48738 (989) 724-5393 1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow. 2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process. 3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away. 4. 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Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse’s forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. 10. Retrieve cat from neighbor’s shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band. 11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. 12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. 13. 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State St • Box 98 • Harrisville, MI 48740 At this point, they notice that a greyhound dog has been sitting there listening. “I don’t mean to boast,” says the greyhound, “but in my last 90 races, I’ve won 88 of them!” I’ve learned ... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. I’ve learned ... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. wSeptic Tanks wDrainfields wPorta Potties wSeptic Pumping “Oh that’s good, but in the last 36 races, I’ve won 28!”, says another, flicking his tail. I’ve learned ... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I’ve learned ... That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day. SCOTT SEPTIC SERVICE Another horse breaks in, “Well in the last 27 races, I’ve won 19!!” The horses are clearly amazed. “Wow!” says one, after a hushed silence. “A talking dog.” Hours: Monday-Friday 10am - 5:30pm Saturday 10am-5pm Answer on on page 27 State Licensed Some race horses are in a stable. One of them starts to boast about his track record. “In the last 15 races, I’ve won 8 of them!” I’ve learned ... That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. I’ve learned ... That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I’ve learned ... That love, not time, heals all wounds. I’ve learned ... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. I’ve learned ... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. I’ve learned ... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I’ve learned ... That life is tough, but I’m tougher. I’ve learned ... 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The third floor sign reads: Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Sunday Night Pan-Fried Perch Served w/ French Fries and Cole Slaw $10.95 Monday Night ½ Slab of Baby Back BBQ Ribs Served w/ Tossed Salad & Baked Potato $10.95 She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads: Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead good looking and help with the housework. ‘Oh, mercy me!’ she exclaims, ‘I can hardly stand it!’ Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads: Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak. She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads: Floor 6 - You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor.. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day! 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Turnip to help one another PAYDAY ADVANCE NOW AVAILABLE 24-Ho ur Emerg ency Servic e Relaxed Fine Dining & Spirited Drink Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking. ‘Wow,’ she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. Open 9-6 Daily 989-356-9800 Phone 989-356-9801 Fax Serving All of Northern Lower Michigan Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord. The second floor sign reads: Come and Enjoy Our Scenic Golf Course 21 www.StrongStyleTattoo.com Webkinz A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: You may visit the store ONLY ONCE ! There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights. There is, however, a catch. You may choose any ma n from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building! 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The Good Life - JULY 2008 My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60. Now he’s 97 years old and we don’t know where he is. Call Today for a Free In-Home Appointment 401 N. State St., Oscoda • 739-2770 “If you can’t convince them, confuse them.” – Harry S. Truman SUMMER’S HERE - time to tune your ‘toon Pickup and Delivery Available Call for Appointment Servicing All Makes & Models Over 20 Years Serving Northeast Michigan The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I’m doing.. I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. Haven’t lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there. – George Carlin • Drapery and Top Treatments • Vertical and Horizontal Blinds • Cellular • Silhouettes • Luminette • Vignette • Screen Shades • Woven Woods • Home Décor • Wallpaper • We Do It All! I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. “Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you dust, the fact of your next dusting has already been established.” Thoughts on Exercise Branham’s Jewelry 5226 North US‑23 Oscoda, MI 739-1341 219 Newman St. East Tawas, MI 362-3674 Since 1959 302 West Houghton Ave. West Branch, MI 345-5710 U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507 • © • All rights reserved Every time I hear the dirty word ‘exercise’, I wash my mouth out with chocolate. 1109 W. AuSable Rd. Old US-23 Oscoda, MI 48750 (989) 739-5580 E-MAIL: boatdocoscoda@yahoo.com Appliance Outlet & More Sales & Service HOT WATER HEATERS ANY NEW HOT WATER HEATER...$150 Your Choice GENERATORS • BBQ GRILLS • LAWNMOWERS SCRATCH & DENT 50% the Cost of New! 1193 Lake St • Tawas, MI 48763 BUS: 989.984.0100 FAX: 989.984.0120 Answer to Crossword I do have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them. The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they’ll say, ‘Well, she looks good doesn’t she.’ If you are going to try crosscountry skiing, start with a small country. I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years,...... just getting over the hill. We all get heavier as we get older, because there’s a lot more information in our heads. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. from page 12 “Billy and the Kid” Sponsored by Call 1-800-BUY-GLOE for All Your Office Equipment Solutions Here is something not many of us get to see, unless you live near there - Mt.St. Helens at sunrise. Mt. St. Helens continues to spew ash, while it is forming a lava dome in the crater and still having minor tremors. Here in this sunrise shot, she appears to be blowing smoke rings (and anything so benign is welcomed, given recent history). What forms the ‘smoke rings’ is the air flowing over the mountain getting pushed up higher as it goes up and over the top. The moisture content and initial temperature are just right so that the moisture condenses from a vapor to small particles at the higher altitude. When the moving air moves past the peak and comes down again, the particles evaporate back to an invisible vapour. The two ‘pancakes’ describe that there are two layers of air for which this is happening, thus making this awesome picture possible. We Would LOVE Some of Your Business! Some of the Very Few Benefits of Alzheimer’s 5. You never have to watch reruns on television. 4. You are always meeting new people. 3. You don’t have to remember the whines and complaints of your spouse. 2. You can hide your own Easter eggs. 1. Mysteries are always interesting. Billy the boxer has become the constant companion of the 12-day old kid called Lilly. He sleeps with the goat, licks her clean, and protects her from any dangers at Pennywell Farm wildlife centre at Buckfastleigh, near Totnes, Devon. The kid was abandoned by her mother when she was only a few hours old and adopted by paternal Billy when his owner Elizabeth Tozer began hand rearing the goat. The unusual bond has developed over the last month and the pair are now inseparable. Elizabeth said: “Lilly follows Billy around which is really quite amusing to watch and Billy sleeps with the goat and cleans her mouth after she feeds.” Lilly was the smallest of a litter of three kids and her mother abandoned her because she could only care for the two stronger ones. The pair have attracted quite a crowd at the animal centre and the staff are keen to see how their relationship will develop. advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 The Good Life - JULY 2008 This property will get your attention right away Close to US23 Lake Huron and the Mighty Au Sable River. with 2car att garage and 24x32Det garage.Decking in Back and Covered Porch. 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US-23 • Harrisville, MI 48740 Quaint 2 bedroom home, just minutes from Lake Huron, the Harbor, fishing and hunting, is the perfect up north get-a-way. Sitting on a large 99 x 290 lot, features include a fireplace for those chilly nights, an attached garage and a large utility room. Small but cozy. $49,900 #R1252JH Here is a golden opportunity to own your own business and not worry about the actions of an employer. This total package includes 3 successful businesses, a spacious home that features a great room, library, office, bar room with built in grill, new windows and well in 2006. The print shop business has a great reputation and thrived for 30 years. All the quipment, machines and tools are included. Most tools and machines are included for the woodworking shop. A kiln for drying wood is included. All this on a beautiful groomed landscape where US-23 brings customers right by your doorstep. $395,000 #R1323JR Deer and Bear, Oh My!! Fabulous hunting parcel! 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Dock included. $159,000 #1248JH This well maintained year around home has 2 bedrooms upstairs with full bath. First floor includes 1 bedroom, full bath, living room with wood fireplace, dining area, kitchen with breakfast bar, and includes a slider door to large deck on the lakeside. Some of the features include Anderson windows, 4+/- ft block crawl space, newer roof on garage, 2nd well for watering yard, steel seawall and dock. This home comes with a rolling, wooded 50 x 728 lot and two sheds across the road. Truly a must see!! $199,900 #R1158BJ Great 86± acre parcel with the Pine River running through it. Perfect for the outdoor sportsman who likes to hunt and fish. Has some nice building spots. $189,900 #R1094JK 100 Ft of Lake Huron frontage and a good building site feature one of these two lots. A lot 100 x 300 on the west side of Lakeshore Drive gives plenty of room for a pole barn for all your toys. Good price for these two lots together. $149,900 #R1318JH This beautiful ranch home was rebuilt completely in 2002 and sits on 200 ft of Lake Huron shoreline. Bright knotty pine, hardwood floors, 10 skylites, ceiling fans in every room, a large 11 x 20 master suite and 10x13 master bath are just a few features of this wonderful property. An 8 x 38 glassed in sun porch with ceramic tile floor give a panoramic view of the lake. Sliders lead you from the spacious living room to the sun porch. The 24 x 38 pole barn has two 10 ft doors to hold all your toys including a tall boat. A real find for the price. $329,900 #R1317JR Great 8.26 acre parcel for hunting or building that “up north” cabin. Lots of deer, turkey, partridge wildlife galore! $29,900 #R1110JH Secluded manufactured home sits on 10+/- mostly wooded acres with a pond and an oversized pole barn to store all the toys. Family room overlooks the pond and woods. Full unfinished basement. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and bathroom. $159,900 #R1313JH Great location with a beautiful view of Lake Huron. Two buildings for the price of one with 159 ft on US23. Make plans to start your business today. $64,900 #R1257JH Lake Huron and Cedar Lake Access! A Timberlakes Gem! This 3 bedroom home has been extensively updated in 2007, including new siding, roof, remodeled kitchen w/all new appliances, recently painted, Anderson Windows, Door Wall, and more. Furnace is 7 years old. All this sits on 2 lots with stream running across the landscaped back yard. Private setting. Dues are $20 per year (2 lots). Ready to move into! $119,900 #R1312JH Great location! This well maintained home sits on 2 lots and has a large deck in the back plus a fenced in backyard. There is a breezeway connecting the 2 car garage to the home. Nicely landscaped. $120,000 # R1314JH 24 n Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in the good life!!! The Good Life - JULY 2008 Copper Wire Controversy Save up to $590! Participate with the Michigan Woodstove Changeout Program! See us for more details! 5251 North US-23, Oscoda, Michigan 48750 Phone: (989) 739-9341 • FAX (989) 739-0632 You’ll Love This Place! 3137 US. 23 South, Alpena MI 49707 Open 9-6 Mon-Fri • 9-4 Sat (989) 356-4141 or 1-800-968-1976 After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of a copper-wire system dating back 100 years, and they came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by New Yorkers, in the weeks that followed, California scientists dug to a depth of 20 feet, and shortly after, headlines in the LA Times newspaper read: ‘California archaeologists have found traces of 200 year old copper-wire system and have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network a hundred years earlier than the New Yorkers.’ One week later, ‘The Redneck Rebel Gazette’ in East Texas reported the following: ‘After digging as deep as 30 feet in a corn field near Hideaway, Bubba Johnson, a self taught archaeologist, reported that he found absolutely nothing. Bubba has therefore concluded that 300 years ago, East Texas had already gone wireless. HUGE SUMMER SALE! Check Out the New Jayco Floor Plans with Flat Screen TV’s & Electric Awnings “The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.” – George Carlin HOW TO INSTALL A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE SOUTH: 1. Go to a second-hand store and buy a pair of men’s work boots, used, size 14-16. 2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine. 3. Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazine. 4. Leave a note on your door that reads: “Hey Bubba, Big Jim, Duke and Slim: I went for more shotgun shells and to pick my check up from the slaughterhouse. Back in an hour. Don’t mess with the pit bulls-- don’t know what got into them, but they attacked the mailman this morning and messed him up real bad. I don’t think Killer took part in it but it was hard to tell in all the ruckus. Anyway, I locked all four of ‘em in the house. Better wait out here on the porch.” “At a formal dinner party, the person nearest death should always be seated closest to the bathroom.” – George Carlin 1554 US-23 • East Tawas, MI (989) 362-2910 • 800-362-4075 All Jayco Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels are Clearly Marked with Bigger-Than-Ever Discounts! 2 Year Top to Bottom Warranty Factory Authorized and Trained Service Department Over 50 Years of Combined RV Experience to Serve You Better advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 Ashney Properties 105 West Chisholm Street, Suite 100, Alpena, MI 49707 phone 989-358-1560 e-fax: 877-357-1560 11179 Sampson Road, Ossineke: Move In Condition! This 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home has been well maintained and has had several upgrades. The roof shingles were new in 2004 and a deep well was drilled in 2003. This home offers spacious rooms inside and a large yard with river frontage outside. You can walk out the sliding glass doors and sit on the back deck to watch the wildlife visit the river or walk the tree-lined path to the river bank and dangle your feet on a hot summer day! With a yard this size you could build a garage, have a vegetable or flower garden, and still have room to build a gazebo by the river! $68,500 MLS #280547 also Clothes-Out Store • All Clothes & Accessories $3.99 or Less Why Pay More? Open 10-5 Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat Hobart’s Plaza (just south of Oscoda) 401 Avery Street, Alpena: Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom home with potential for additional bedrooms. There is a full basement with 3 separate rooms that could be finished to provide additional living space. Large, open living spaces. One bedroom downstairs, two bedrooms and an extra room upstairs that could be used for a playroom or computer room. Walk-in closets provide all the storage room you could want. Everything is new in this home from the light fixtures to the flooring, wiring to plumbing, including lifetime warranty windows. This wonderful family home sits on a full corner lot and has a 12.5 x 22.5 detached 1 car garage. In addition there are 3 covered decks. $90,000 MLS #280752 (989) 739-4000 Pre-Owned Furniture Barn • Sofas • Dining • Bedroom, etc. Used but Not Abused 335 South State Street • Oscoda, MI 48750 Website: statewideoscoda.com www.realestate-mls.com Beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in quiet neighborhood. Large open floor plan with high ceilings. Large master bedroom and added bonus of large bedroom upstairs. Full unfinished basement for a playroom for children or adults. $107,000 RMLS # 081-08-0015 Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-story home located in quiet family neighborhood. Lots of room for family and vistors. 660’ finished basement for kids or adult playroom. 2 Car Garage with loads of storage. Air Condition, gas fireplace and gas grill connected to gas line. Lots of mature trees for shade and privacy. Must see to appreciate this warm home. $125,000 RMLS # 081-08-0013 Hunter’s Paradise! Deer Blind included in the 20 acres of hunting land. Deer and turkey come with property. Good mix of trees. Mobile home in good shape, has 2 extension and 3 add ons. Garden tub and separate shower in Master Bedroom. Kitchen has island w/ bar for added counter space. $80,000 RMLS # 081-08-0025 25 • Clothing for the Whole Family • Designer Labels • Antique & Household Items (989) 739-2050 • 800-968-4408 OF OSCODA n “We don’t count success in volume, but one satisfied customer at a time!” 10897 Old Ossineke Road, Ossineke: Have you ever wished you had your own park for the kids to play in? This home doesn’t have a park of its own, but it is located directly across the street from Shin-ga-ba Shores playground and ball fields. What a great location to raise your family! An unfinished room upstairs could be converted into a third bedroom. There is a nicely wooded acre of land that goes with this home. The owner has traditionally used this as a rental. It needs some updating but will be worth your investment. $46,500 MLS #280094 14816 Shubert Highway, Posen: Wonderfully maintained and beautifully landscaped 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a view of Long Lake in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Public access to Long Lake nearby. Your backyard will be host to everything from hummingbirds to deer! This home features a garden tub in the full bath off the master bedroom and skylights in the main bath. There is a 24 x 40 garage which has 3 car bays, a workshop and is wired with 220 amp service. New well in 2006. This home is in move-in condition and the flower beds are ready to bloom! $81,500 MLS #280383 The Good Life - JULY 2008 Here are a few of our listings. We invite you to call, come in or visit us on the web for more on these or other properties. Prime Location! Located on busy US 23 and across the street from 9 resorts. Customers can walk across the street for their purchases. Liquor license included in sale. Living quarters in basement, basement needs a little TLC. Inventory is not included in Sale Price. $142,000 RMLS # 081-07-0016 Well cared for 3-bedroom brick home or cottage on Cedar Lake. Very deep lot with room for expansion. Home comes fully furnished with separate garage and 1995 22’ pontoon boat included. Roll out dock also included. Everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Just bring your clothes and have fun!!! $180,000 RMLS # 081-08-0026 Custom built dream home on beautiful Cedar Lake. Many outstanding features including, gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, custom ceramic counters, top of the line appliances, oak floor and more. Great room with trapezoid windows, cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, oak floor and a spectacular view of the lake. Formal dining room with custom plaster crown moldings and ceiling appointments. 4 season sun room or studio with ceramic floor and fabulous view of the lake. Master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and additional closet. Jacuzzi tub and separate shower in ceramic tiled bath. Garage with custom hemlock door and bonus room above garage. Too many features to mention them all. $379,000 RMLS # 081-08-0022 Terry Ann Bertone Kim Kirvan Ron Mathison Kristin Sak Steve DuBree Lovely 3-bedroom brick ranch, sits high on a hill with a lovely wooded view. Laminate flooring in living room and hall. Ceramic in remodeled kitchen and baths. Huge partly finished basement with extra room for additional bedroom/ craft room, etc. $74,900 RMLS # 081-08-0011 Boat slip fits up to a 26 ft boat. Situated in the Condominium Marina with many amenities including: free boat storage, fish cleaning station with grinder, club house with showers/laundry facilities/game room. Beautiful Lake Huron beach for all owners to enjoy. Boat ramp/launch area. Make an offer and begin your vacation today!! $2,500 RMLS # 081-07-0047 Spectacular setting 2 miles into the woods affords seclusion for your cottage or year-round home. This fully furnished home comes with a large garage with garage doors on opposite sides for in-out ease. Great for your toys. Very close to RV trails. This property is surrounded by state land and ideal for hunting. Only a short drive to the Au Sable river. Home is augmented by zone electric heat and insulated. $84,500 RMLS # 081-07-0033 Super Retirement home! No lawn to care for! Deluxe 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome. Hardwood floors, central air, newly painted interior and large open park that backs up to the backyard. Access to State Land and AuSable River just down the street. Many other amenities. Call today. $80,000 RMLS # 081-08-0024 74.5± Acres conveniently located just west of Hale with a corner of the parcel within view of Dease Lake. Stream runs through the property. West side of property is prime hunting land. It also has a 900 square foot workshop with upper living quarters and leanto. This property is agent owned. $185,000 RMLS # 081-08-0017 VACANT LOTS We have vacant lots starting at $1,600 and up! 26 n Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in the good life!!! The Good Life - JULY 2008 The Moment Just Before the Pain Starts... Stop in for a Cool New Summer ‘Do! OPEN Many Tanning Packages Available 9-6:00 Walk-Ins Welcome! Mon-Fri See Dawn, Donna, Linda, Jes, & Tammy 9-1 Sat for All Your Family Hair Care Needs! 1. “I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit; it’s the only way to be sure.” 2. “My whole life is one...dark... room.” 3. “When I came out into society I was 15. I already knew then that the role I was condemned to, namely to keep quiet and do what I was told, gave me the perfect opportunity to listen and observe.” 4. “Before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. I don’t think it would be snowing now if he weren’t still up there.” 5. “Elise, if I give you any more collagen, your lips are going to look like they got stuck in a pool drain.” 6. “Marriage is just a way of getting out of an embarrassing pause in conversation.” 306 N. State St, Oscoda • 739-4730 JUST IN! Large Deck, Bench Storage Boxes Tarps - Tools - Hardware - Rope Housewares - General Merchandise Paints - Stains - Sealers - Sandpaper Gloves - Shepherd’s Hooks - Pet Supplies & More Sunrise Surplus 1784 East US-23 (in Baldwin Center) East Tawas, MI 48730 1. Aliens, 2. Beetlejuice, 3. Dangerous Liaisons, 4. Edward Scissorhands, 5. First Wives Club, 6. Four Weddings and a Funeral LANDMARK TITLE CORP. A Full Service Title Company Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Sat 8:30-4:00 (989) 362-7033 Make sure your hair is dry before going outside... AuSable Real Estate Services 989-739-9500 866-948-9500 989-739-9509 Fax 109 S. State Street • Oscoda, MI 48750 Property Management Services Web: www.ausableres.com, 989-739-1928 www.realestate-mls.com Dale & Darla Email: ausableres@sbcglobal.net 109 South State Street, Oscoda, MI 48750 Web Site: www.LandmarkTitleCorp.com Title Insurance w Escrow Service Real Estate Closings Landmark Title Corp. offers title insurance, escrow and closing services for all of your real estate needs. With an attorney on staff Landmark Title Corp. is able to provide preparation of all necessary legal documents. Whether through a real estate professional or on your own, Landmark Title Corp. looks forward to assisting you with your real estate transactions in Iosco, Alcona and Ogemaw counties. Rollin Hill Estates - This beautiful gated community is perfect for your new home. Lots are ready to build on - all underground utilities including cable, electric, gas & city water. Close to downtown shopping & dining, just minutes away from boating & fishing. $21,000 to $23,000. # 539 38 Acres - Beautifully wooded vacant land in Wilber Twp. includes a small pond PLUS it borders Federal land on 2 sides. Lots of wildlife including deer, turkey & small game. Would also make a great homesite ofr the outdoors lover. $109,900 #538 AuSable River - Custom home with 3 bdrms & 3 baths features a walk-out finished basement, finished garage, 36’ cedar deck, custom kitchen & pantry and many more extras. Fishing, boating & swimming are right outside your door! $349,500 #525 Investment - 5 rental units includes 3 single family homes, a duplex & 2 garages. Homes sit on a huge 287 x 95 lot with lake access at end of road. Many updates, great rental history, unlimited possibilities. Reduced to $224,900. #526 Phone (989) 739-1471 Fax (989) 739-0606 Cedar Lake - 100’ on the canal, this lot is ready to enjoy. The driveway is in and utilities are available at the road. This is a must see for the low price of only $62,000! All Lakewood Shores amenities inclluding private beaches. Golf courses nearby. #536 Lake Huron - Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with 76’ on the big lake. Attached garage, sun/family room, plenty of storage, gas fireplace, hardwood floors. Updates include new brick patio, updated electric, new paint, central air, new countertops, new breakfast bar and much more. Only $250,000! #541 advertise your business in the good life! Call 989.335.4200 Howlin’ Sounds & More 3382 Long Rapids Rd. - Alpena Across from 7-Mile Dam 989-255-8197 Complete Marine & Power Sports Repair All Makes and Models Taking on New Customers with Guaranteed Lowest Prices and Labor Rates in Northeast MI M-F 9-6; Sat 8-5; Sun by Appointment • Neon Lights • Vinyl Graphics • Window Tinting • Car Audio and Alarms • Lift & Lowering Kits • Engine Mods ATVs and Supplies for Kids Pickup and Delivery Service to Anywhere Remember...a layer of dust protects the wood beneath it. A house becomes a home when you can write ‘I love you’ on the furniture. I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure things were just perfect - ‘in case someone came over.’ Finally I realized one day that no-one came over; they were all out living life and having fun! NOW, when people visit, I don’t have to explain the ‘condition’ of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I’ve been doing while I was away living life and having fun. If you haven’t figured this out yet, please heed this advice. The Good Life - JULY 2008 27 n Housework was a woman’s job, but one evening, Jenny arrived home from work to find the children bathed, one load of laundry in the washer and another in the dryer. Dinner was on the stove, and the table set. She was astonished! It turns out that Ralph had read an article that said wives who work full-time and had to do their own housework were too tired to get romantic. The night went very well. The next day, she told her office friends all about it. ‘We had a great dinner. Ralph even cleaned up the kitchen. He helped the kids do their homework, folded all the laundry and put it away. I really enjoyed the evening.’ ‘But what about afterward?’ asked her friends. ‘Oh, that ..., Ralph was too tired..’ “I’m not concerned about all hell breaking loose, but that a PART of hell will break loose... it’ll be much harder to detect.” – George Carlin “I was going to have cosmetic surgery until I noticed that the doctor’s office was full of portraits by Picasso.” – Rita Rudner Myles Insurance Agency, Inc. 624 West Lake (US-23), Tawas City, MI 48764 989-362-3425 Mike Allen Owner We accept 5115 N. US 23 Oscoda, Michigan Vehicle Pride, Inc. YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR: Stainless Steel Nerf Bars - Mud Flaps Car Care Cleaning Products - Trailer Hitches Literider Roll-up Tonneau Covers - Graphics Body Shop Supplies and So Much More! Fully Insured Ed Pasinski, Owner It’s always darkest before dawn. So if you’re going to steal your neighbor’s newspaper, that’s the time to do it 10156 US-23 South, Box 94, Ossineke, MI 49766 (989) 471-5397 • 1 (800) 648-0472 but wouldn’t it be better to paint a picture or write a letter, bake cookies or a cake and lick the spoon or plant a seed, ponder the difference between want and need? Dust if you must, but there’s not much time... with beer to drink, rivers to swim and mountains to climb, music to hear and books to read, friends to cherish and life to lead? Dust if you must... but the world’s out there with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair, a flutter of snow, a shower of rain. This day will not come around again. Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it is not kind. And when you go - and go you must - you, yourself will make more dust! screen printing New Sun Dresses embroidery designer sunglasses NEW LOCATION: 133 N. State St, Alpena - Harborside Mall • 989-354-4400 www.inksettersgraphicdesign.com body & mind gifts body jewelry OPEN WEEKDAYS 8am-6pm, Sat ‘til Noon, Closed Sun (989) 739-2039 Life is short. Enjoy it! Dust if you must ....... incense oils handbags TIRES-BRAKES-STRUTS-ALIGNMENTS Custom wheels•Motorcycle tires•Lawn & garden tires By appointment Walk ins welcome gift certificates available “Providing a full line of beauty services from head to toe” from page 18 28 n Tell Our Advertisers You Saw Them in the good life!!! The Good Life - JULY 2008 AS YOU KNOW: The price of just about everything is skyrocketing out of control with no end in sight. Those who are retired and living on fixed incomes are being hurt the most. The time is coming real soon when thousands of baby boomers and those already retired living on pensions and fixed incomes will be forced to downsize and cut back in order to make their money last. PLAN NOW TO PLAN AHEAD! Oscoda Adult Condominiums The lowest priced elegant adult condominiums in Michigan These condominiums are designed for active, independent adults 55 and older who want to live on their own, but without the maintenance of a home and yard; enjoy a lifestyle with recreational, educational and social opportunities; enjoy travel or head south for the winter without the fear of leaving your home unattended; and want to live in a safe and friendly atmosphere, all at a very low cost. Prices as low as $49,900 - $99,900 Monthly Payment as Low as $534 Includes Mortgage Payment, Association Dues, Water, Heat, Electric, Sewer, Cable & Hi-Speed Internet Payment Based on $5,000 Down 6.5% Interest PLAN AHEAD RESERVE YOUR CONDOMINIUM NOW! After 5PM 800-330-5045 Many Luxurious Amenities Included: Computer Room • Movie Theater • Card Playing Room Fitness Room • Family Room & Library Baking & Canning Room • Gardening Area Half Mile to Beach & Picnic Area Close to Downtown & 7 Golf Courses LIMITED NUMBER OF UNITS AVAILABLE Call today for more information 1-800-386-7133 Northern Michigan Realty 5951 Skeel Ave., Oscoda, MI 48750 • www.nmichrealty.com 4687 East F 41 Oscoda, Michigan (989) 739-5280 or (877) 726-5280 Located on F-41 and Cedar Lake Road at the Light. Stop in and view all our listings! #3440-C**3463 Cedar Lake Dr.** Cedar Lake & boat access right across the street, Kitchen & bath remodeled, all oak cabinetry, large living room and family room, 2 bedrooms, wooded lot (60 x 216) huge backyard, two tiered deck, storage shed, $56,000. www.oscodarealty.com Also Doing Property Management 3401F**A CREEK RUNS BEHIND IT! Super backyard on Van Ettan Creek. 2 Story colonial, 4 bedroom/1¾ bath home, 2-car detached garage with a covered patio between home & garage, lg. family room w/ fireplace, French doors lead to upper deck and lower patio, lots of potential here and this could be a real show place. Was $107,500. NOW $84,000 Lakewood Shores Subdivision Oscoda Realty We Open Doors! Rose Mary Myrick, Broker Cell 989-464-7386 Judy Limbach, Associate Broker 989-820-6873 Connie Tanghetti 989-820-6338 William (Bill) Duncan 989-820-7165 George Cauvin 989-739-5615 Butch Green 989-569-3053 3429B**A LONG & WINDING ROAD leads to a perfect 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with fireplace in living room, appliances included, lg. deck on lakeside, 2½ car detached garage and a 30x44 pole barn with 12’ ceiling. Property & home in fabulous condition. Lot is 784’ deep with 77” on Cedar Lake, sandy bottom and seawall. $299,000 3418F**Lake Huron - 100’ of beautiful, walkable, sandy beach. Lg. 3-bd/2-bath home, stone fireplace, skylights, recently updated bathrooms, open kitchen, 17x18 sunroom lakeside. 2 Cabins can be used for family overflow or as rentals. Small stream on south side, plenty of privacy for being on Lake Huron. $319,000. #4349 P** 5006 Christopher*** Gourages Custom built all brick, 3 bedroom 2 bath home, pecan cabinets, large family/living room, very well maintained lawn, sprinkler system, central air, new 30 Yr. shingles, beautiful cement patio in back, large storage shed, owner is a builder so you know you are getting the best of the best. $189,900 3395-S**Good Investment property, 3 bedroom owner’s home w/ a mother-in-law apartment or rental, hardwood flooring, newly remodeled kitchen & bathroom, private back yard w/privacy fencing separating both properties, 2 car garage w/9’ceiling, private drives. WAS $134,900, NOW $129,900 80 FEET ON CEDAR LAKE! A little imagination will pay big dividends if you invest in this 5-unit apartment building and duplex. City water & nat. gas to all units. Each unit has own elec. meter. One 1-bdrm unit, six 2-bdrm units. 3302B $209,000 HURON SANDS CONDOMINIUMS $89,900. Unit #101**lower end unit** 1 bedroom, 1 bath (furnishings negotiable) $110,000. Unit #107**upper unit** 1 bedroom, 1 bath, garage (all furnishings INCLUDED) $96,000. Unit #108**upper unit** 1 bedroom, 1 bath (furnishings negotiable) $95,000. Unit #201**lower unit** 1 bedroom, 1 bath (furnishings negotiable) $92,500. Unit #302**lower unit** 1 bedroom, 1 bath (furnishings INCLUDED) $92,000. Unit #406**upper unit** 1 bedroom, 1½ baths $139,900. Unit #505**upper unit** 2 bedrooms, 1 bath (all furnishings INCLUDED) $102,900. Unit #905**upper unit** 1 bedroom, 1 bath, garage (all furnishings included) Call Today for More Info & a Free DVD 3438W**2-bedroom, 1¾ bath w/ full, finished basement. Large country kitchen. 2 Fireplaces. Womlamized seawall, lawn sprinkling system. Whether you are a fishing person or wildlife and nature watcher, or you just want a front seat view of our yearly canoe races, this is the house for you! $159,900 3433B**CUTE 2-BEDROOM HOME with low heating costs, has 100 amp electric. Beautiful view of Lake Huron. $59,900 #3418 F**7556 Westwood**Big Reduction!!! Modular 3 bedroom 3 bath home, in a quiet wooded setting just off the 6th hole of the serradella golf course, Open dining & living area, huge windows give you a great view especially from Upstairs, 2 car attached garage with option to have a bonus room above, 1912 s.f., fireplace, lag back deck. was $165,000. Now $149,900 3406D**COOKE DAM** This extraordinary 3-bd/2-bath home comes w/ 2 side-by-side boat docks (lease), no high banks to climb here. Custom 2-story home, sauna shower, hardwood flooring, custom cabinets in the kitchen, 2 dining areas, high ceilings, upper deck overlooks landscaped front yard. Plan to spend some time when viewing this home. Reduced to $279,000. *SPECTACULAR* Surf-n-Sand II**Lake Huron**Nicest & largest condo on this side of the state, 2900 S.F., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen w/ center island, sunken living room, fireplace, huge master suite w/ french doors leading to upper deck, curved wall , lg. foyer w/ oak spiral staircase and chandelier hanging from upper level, French doors also leading to lower brick patio overlooking Lake Huron, 700’ of perfect sandy walkable beach, $415,000. Superior Unit!!