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2A HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 26, 19W BUSINESS LEADERS 1985-86 The forest provided the theme for the three color photographs used on the cover. A rich golden yellow of autumn is captured in a unique view of a tree by Grayling photographer Jim Adams. Ray Bond, a 20-year employee with US Plywood, is pictured in front of the wood chip pile near the Plywood's particleboard plant in Gaylord by Herald Times photographer Frank Michels. Another photograph by Michels shows the Prayer of the Woods in the Pigeon River Country State Forest. Most of the aerial photos in this edition were accomplished through the courtesy of pilot Frank Bennett of the Dept. of Natural Resources. Profiles Leaders of Business 1985-86 is a special edition published by the Gaylord Herald Times. Business profiles appear throughout this two-section. 48-page tabloid. In addition, features on the local economy and elements of the community that enhance the quality of life in Otsego County are included. The Herald Times expresses appreciation to community leaders, advertisers and organizations for making this edition possible. better tomorrows through Residential Commercial 'Industrial First National assets $27.5 million GAYLORD — First National Bank of Gaylord has recorded better than 15 percent growth this year. "Our growth has been excellent," said Conrad A. Schaffer. bank president. While projections for year-end 1985 were for the bank to reach $25.5 million in overall assets, the institution already has exceeded that goal as the third quarter nears a conclusion. "Assets stood at $27.5 million as of August," Schaffer said. "Capital growth and reserves have increased 11.9 percent. The bank employs 18 persons full-time and seven part-time. Officers include Patricia Kaiser, John Clement. Carol Sevenski and Tom Allison. The bank's main office is located on West Main Street. Branches are at Aspen Park on Old 27 South, and in Waters. The Aspen Park branch, in front of K mart, also offers post office boxes and service. The bank celebrated its 10th anniversary Building for the future this year. It was formed in July 1975 as an independent bank. "I believe a locally owned bank is very important to a community." Schaffer commented. Board members for the First National Bank of Gaylord include Walt Zaremba. Willis Wegmeyer, Victor Borowiak, Fred Burns, Michael Copenhaver. Walter Drzewiecki. Matthew Nowicki. Robert Weaver and Schaffer. Sepp's Chalet Construction notes residential, commercial boom GAYLORD - Sepp Natter, owner of Sepp's Chalet Construction based at Michaywe', says business has been going well this year. Natter said the biggest portion of his business has occurred in the area of vacation-retirement homes. "They are coming back very strong." he said. He notes the whole outlook of the economy is better this year, and the interest rates are down. too. Natter stated the number of golfers coming up to northern Michigan has had a big impact on the construction industry'. "The golfers are coming up to this area with groups for the weekend," Natter said in reference to the growing part-time residential market. He added, "People who used to build-or rent out their secondary homes did not have much of a market before. Now, with the number of golfers, this area has increased a great deal." Herald Times Extra copies of Leaders of Business 1985-86 Natter says 1986 projections look verygood. especially for the secondary home business. "More and more people are coming up to northern Michigan to purchase homes and also have them built," he concluded. Natter said he has been building homes for 18 years in the area, as well as commercial contraction. Sepp's Chalet Construction is the general contractor in the new Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant building which is currently being built on West Main Street. may be purchased at the Herald Times, 2066 Old 27 South PROGRESS Steel Bar Joists — v t— ; "T " — Meeting The Needs of A Growing Northern Michigan Sinc« 1965 •Structural Steel •Stainless Steel «Copper •Aluminum Horn* of R.M. Trailor Mfj. Co. GAYLORD STEEL CORP. 855 Dickerson Rd. 6aylord (517)732-6235 la Mlofcigaa Call Toll Froo: 1-t—-W-4130 •- Steel Fabrication >Steel Warehousing
Thursday, September 26, 1W5 HERALD TIMES 3A A new northern frontier Forest lands only about 30 percent utilized By FRANK MICHELS News Editor GAYLORD — The forest — northern Michigan's most valuable resource for recreation and industry' — could hold the key to a second lumber boom. And Gaylord and Otsego County are situated in the heart of the northern forest in the Lower Peninsula and the home of US Plywood, one of the state's major forest industries. The state Dept. of Natural Resources believes Michigan's 17.5 million acres of forest land (about half the land area of the state) are only about 30 percent utilized. And Gov. James J. Blanchard has said the forests have the potential for creating 50.000 jobs in the next 20 years. Forest industry specialists say the greatest potential for job development is in the area of adding value to the raw wood product. Secondary manufacturing operations — such as furniture plants, window and door plants, and similar plants — create jobs. And it makes sense to locate these secondary manufacturing plants in the northern forest where raw materials are nearby. IN MICHIGAN 20 percent of the forest land is state owned, 14 percent federally owned. 11 percent owned by forest products companies, and the remainder, about 55 percent, is owned by small land owners. One of Gov. Blanchard's first acts as governor was to take aim at forest products as a "target industry." One of Blanchard's goals is to attract new forest products industry' as a means of diversifying the state's economy and to make it less dependent on the automotive industry. And at the same time the needs of the forest industry must be balanced against the needs of the public for recreation. The northern forest, with its lakes, streams, valleys and abundance of wildlife is also Michigan's most valuable tourism resource. People flock to the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula for vacations primarily because of the forest and the recreational opportunities it offers. Otsego County boasts of having a large portion of the Pigeon River Country State Forest within its boundaries. The forest is the largest undeveloped area in the Lower Peninsula and is home of the state's wild elk herd. A great variety of plant and wildlife can also be found there. PERSONS WHO want to experience the solitude of a wilderness forest can still do that in Otsego County. Cross country' skiers and hikefs'can experience nature undisturbed in the Pigeon. Bear hunters like its swamps. It may not be evident to the casual observer, but the Pigeon River Country Forest is a a second growth forest. It is a new forest. During the first logging boom in Michigan the Pigeon River area was totally logged over. The Pigeon River Country State Forest is living evidence that our forest is a renewable resource. And the forest is a resource, that if carefully managed and developed, will provide future jobs in the forest products industry. And because of its abundance of natural resources the forest will also be an asset to tourism and all residents of the state. DANS TV. AND APPU^NCL TV's, Stereo Systems And Appliances By •RCA •Quasar •Tappan •Amana •Zenith •Westinghouse •Sharp •Admiral •Speed Queen Not A Bank...But A Good Place To Save Money! | DAN'S T.V. AND APPLIANCE 251 S. WISCONSIN - GAYLORD - PHONE 732-2732 HOUVS: r u»w*OY Hwu Thwndoy 9 to 5 30 FrxJoy Soturdoy "o3 Oa-ivhiy avmiahi financing avahabu % Gaylord and Otsego County are in the heart of state's most valuable resources (forests in black) for recreation and industry Working For You Today For A Better Tomorrow An experienced, professional real estate sales team working for you in • Residential Sales • Commercial Sales • Recreational Sales reai? S estate 149 W. Main • Gaylord • (517) 732-6464
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