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“Every little thing is gonna be alright!” – Bob Marley
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I With the owners inside the new bar and restaurant - Barrio.
am quoting Bob Marley but I’m thinking Jim Morrison and The Doors’ hit “Break On Through To The Other Side” is more fitting? My family is fully vaccinated and we can slowly return to what we took for granted as our normal life. To finally free our faces of mandated masks in public; it’s a beautiful thing, to see peoples smiling faces again. I hope more people smile kindly at strangers, for no reason at all. Smiling is not only a mood booster, but it releases cortisol and endorphins! We have a long way to go. But it’s only up from here. As normalcy forges ahead, let’s proclaim again how lucky we are to live here. Love it or hate it, in summer we have to learn to share. As throngs of visitors start to overflow our roads, streets, stores, restaurants and beaches. Let’s bear in mind, it’s what keeps our little town thriving. Just keep smiling! With real estate values and sales off the charts, restrictions being lifted, at every turn there is growth and prosperity. Our community is booming, blooming and bustling.
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Art’s Tavern owner, Tim Barr.
Our “Local Dish” pages are brimming with smiling people ready to be “The Talk of the Town.” Catapulting our area’s dining options into a whole different stratosphere, is the addition of two major restaurant/ bars, with mind-blowing possibilities: The Tasting Room by Legacy Distillery and Barrio. Both hot spots are located in brand new buildings, with novel concepts, fully decked out with elaborate bars and huge square footage, to each accommodate a few hundred patrons. Trust me, it’s all good stuff, I can’t wait. Having met all these owners as they stood in their soon-to-be-open locations, I was in awe.
Modern Bird owners, Andy and Emily with their son Daniel.
Chilling with the Moomers family.
Life is good. It’s the beginning of another perfect summer in Traverse City. I’ll see you out on the water. Wave and smile because, “every little thing is gonna be alright!”
On the patio with the owners of the new Tasting Room by Legacy Distillers.
Upstairs in the City Opera House with Christine Guitar.
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Not only is there commotion by the water, there’s treasures beneath it that are bringing nationwide attention. We introduce you to scuba diver, photographer extraordinaire, and Traverse City native, Chris Roxburgh. His spectacular underwater images have uncovered ghostly shipwrecks and mysterious findings all over the Great Lakes. Many of them uncharted and undiscovered until they met Chris’s lens. Dive into these stunning pages as we uncover them together. You could say they just got unmasked too!
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features 34 WHAT LIES BENEATH Local scuba diver and underwater photographer, Chris Roxburgh, shares his spectacular shipwreck images from the depths of the Great Lakes region. 52 DESIGN MEETS FUNCTION TC locals Diane and Bob Portenga invite us into their beautiful custom built home, where every square inch has a purpose and a function.
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The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced many businesses to adapt and innovate, and TentCraft is no exception. The Traverse City-based company, which specializes in outdoor marketing and advertising, saw its orders slow down in the early stages of the pandemic. With concerts and sporting events being canceled, the demand for high-quality tents and flags dried up. But as people and businesses shifted their way of doing things, so did TentCraft. Matt Bulloch, TentCraft’s owner, saw the needs changing. Schools, care facilities, restaurants – they all needed to be outside and they needed larger tents. And because TentCraft has prioritized manufacturing their own goods, they were one of the few companies able to provide the bigger tents to give the market what it needed: easy to set up tents for testing, screening, and healthcare. And when healthcare systems were overrun and setting up treatment facilities in convention centers and high school gyms, TentCraft’s ability to swiftly customize allowed them to develop indoor partitions to create makeshift rooms.
When larger banks have let Matt down, West Shore Bank has earned Matt’s trust, first by helping TentCraft secure funds through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, and now as a banking partner, sounding board, and financial advisor. The sky is the limit for Matt Bulloch, a trusted businessman with no shortage of good ideas. West Shore Bank proudly delivers personalized service and expertise to its business clients. Our clients are not just numbers to us. Each business owner is an integral piece of the business community that makes Traverse City such a vibrant place to live. We care about local business because we are a local business.” Ryan Popa AVP, Commercial Loan Officer ryanp@westshorebank.com
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“Oh my gosh I just realized my last name being Guitar matches my job description now,” laughed Christine Guitar, when we popped by to take her photo for her new job as the City Opera House Development Director. She is trading in one media-focused job – Traverse City Area Public Schools media director – for another. How did this come about? “It was a happy accident,” she says. She has spent time as a board member at the City Opera House. As they started the hiring process to replace the beloved Kristi Docktor, who stepped down recently, she realized she was thinking, “I would really like this job!”
Of her new position, Christine said, “This feels like me, I have always loved concerts and the arts. I have always sought out shows and live performances especially when I lived in Washington, D.C. This is a Victorian gem, how lucky are we to have it.” She has lots of plans in store. One is a Saturday morning storytime idea that will be live on PBS for the entire state. “All of these synergies can come together to create new experiences and I’m so excited,” Christine says.
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How many years have you been in the radio business? Oh, let’s see. My first discipline is TV news, but I’ve had run-ins with radio along the way. I’ve been doing radio steadily now for maybe 10 years. What’s your most memorable ‘on the road’ experience? The most terrifying experience was riding ‘The Zipper’ carnival ride at Elk Rapids Harbor Days. It is a long-time nemesis of mine that scared me at an early age, and I have always vowed my revenge. Alas, it still really does make me wish to never ride it again.
At WTCM, what are your roles? I started off being the backup for Mister Jolly on The Ron Jolly Show. That grew into ‘On the Road with Vic McCarty.’ Then a few months back I began as co-host of ‘Frost and McCarty’ with Christal Frost. I was also honored to fill in for Joel Franck for a couple of TC Central High School and TC West Senior High football broadcasts. You get teased about your cargo pants, what’s the deal? There are those who are jealous of my cargo pants. Cough… Christal Frost… cough I have to make life as easy as I can, and cargo pants fit the bill. I can carry an amazing assortment of wonderful things I need in my friend, the cargo pants. If I make it out the door in the morning, I’m happy. Everything beyond that is gravy.
What would your wife and kids tell us about you? I’m a terrible singer. Also, I call myself the Man of Steel but rarely act like it… My wife would say she is tired of me communicating with her in movie lines. I get distracted easily, sometimes I hear something that makes me think of a movie. Now she acts like it isn’t funny, but I know deep down inside she’s laughing… hard. Do you have a mantra or quote that you live by? My mother always told me: ‘It’s never as bad as you think it’s going to be.’ It’s the best advice when heading into challenging situations. Give us three words that best describe you? According to whom?
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A few months ago, a little slice of Paris arrived in Traverse City. Of course, it had to be a “European style-maven” paving the way. Born in Greece, Yula Kokas came to Traverse City by the way of New York. “My husband and I lived in New York and I ran the French designer Anne Willi store there. We moved here to be close to my husband’s family with our kids, and I felt it was a wonderful place to launch her store here,” Yula said. The store is nestled alongside Federico’s Jewelers on Cass Street. The interior is simple allowing for impeccable clothes that speak loudly. The styles, quality and fabrics are chic, classic and timeless. The prices are on the higher end, but to experience Parisienne shopping in Traverse City you have to agree is priceless. You haven’t dressed up in over a year, go treat yourself! 219 Cass St, annewilli.com Yula Kokas inside her French inspired boutique on Cass St.
Furry Paws & Claws
What a concept! At this thrift store, 100% of the proceeds go to the Cherryland Humane Society. “I saw this downstate and just thought it was a wonderful idea,” explains Heidi Yates, Executive Director of the Cherryland Humane Society. The huge 6,700 square foot store sits next to Play it Again Sports on South Airport Road. It is getting filled with donated treasures by the day, in great anticipation of opening is doors very soon. “There is so much to see already,” says manager Sharon Carmean. Sharon is looking forward to this new chapter; she recently closed her TopDrawer Consignment Furniture store after 19 years of being in business. “I didn’t plan it, but the Cherryland Humane Society Board said they initially wanted to buy my equipment when I closed. We got to talking to Ed Girrbach on the board and here I am!” “We are so lucky to have her,” says Heidi. As you would imagine they even have a lot of fun pet stuff too! They will promote the message of rescue awareness too. “Please tell your readers we are looking for volunteers!” We just did! 1253 W South Airport Rd, cherrylandhumane.org Manger Sharon Carmean, with Heidi Yates, the Executive Director of The Cherryland Humane Society.
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Farm to Brick Modern Bird - The dynamic baking duo husband and wife team Andy Elliott and Emily Stewart are spending one last summer in their pop-up tent at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market. In the fall, they will be trading it in for a location on West Front Street, next to Mary’s Kitchen Port. “When we started at the market our son Daniel was only 5 weeks old. He was strapped to me in the Babybjorn (a baby carrier),” laughs Emily. The couple met in Chicago and Emily was excited to move back home after starting their family. “We love that food is social. We want our restaurant to be comfortable and nostalgic. We love that we will be restoring the building to its grandeur.” They launched their baked goods to get a feel of the local community, gaining a huge following. “Traverse City has its own culture and community,” adds Andy. “We are planning seating for 36, with a full bar and open kitchen concept. It’ll be a 9 am-9 pm kind of place with breakfast, lunch and dinner. We’ll have craft cocktails using a lot of local distilleries and natural wines.” Sarah Hardy Market, modernbirdtc.com Emily Stewart and Andy Elliott with their son Daniel.
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Bringing Barrio to TC, from Ohio, owners Tony Carano and Jake Hawley
Taco Tuesdays will be taking on a whole new meaning when the newest hot spot in town, Barrio, opens mid-June. “We want this to be your neighborhood bar, where you can have a fun interactive dining experience,” says co -owners Jake Hawley and Tony Carano. The duo has moved here from Cleveland, Ohio, where the Barrio chain originated. Jake was the director of operations and Tony was on the culinary side. Nine years and 13 locations later they premiered in Michigan with an East Lansing location, and an ultimate dream to launch in Traverse City. Barrio, Spanish for neighborhood, is a Mexican themed 4,600 sqare foot restaurant and bar. Famous for its build your own tacos and tequilas. The local Barrio boasts a 40-foot bar that will host over 100 top shelf tequilas. The hand painted Day of The Dead walls, by Cleveland artist Eileen Dorsey, instantly reflect the mood of “let’s party.’ “We want to be the heart of the downtown vibe. It’s super affordable and we hope it’s a place you’ll visit a couple of times a week,” says Jake. It is located on the ground level inside a new building that sits across from J & S Hamburgers on West Front Street. Insider tip from Jake: try the Sassy Pineapple – pineapple infused avion silver, house made morita syrup, and fresh citrus juices. barrio-tacos.com
WOW FACTOR One meaning of the word legacy is to create, build and pass down generations of success and wealth. With the opening of The Tasting Room by Legacy Distillers situated on a corner at the entrance to Front Street on Union, it will be impossible to pass by without stealing a peek inside. This place has the WOW factor! When we met the owners Derek and Carolyn Weeks, and Christine and David Skibowski, to shoot their photo on location, we were in awe. The ambiance, even under construction, that this awesome foursome has created is pure splendor. Hands down it will be one of the most lavish places in Traverse City to see and to be seen. “We wanted something like nothing else in Traverse City, very boujie,” laughs Derek. The 5,700 square foot space boasts a stunning lounge concept, Belgian club chairs, fireplaces and a spectacular outdoor space overlooking the Boardman River. “The opportunity happened really fast and before we knew it, we were all in,” laughs Christine. Staffing is a huge issue right now, but they think they have an edge. “We took a culinary training at the Ritz Carlton for a topnotch ultimate experience for all of our guests, and we know that will be the unique difference to have wonderful staff.” The Legacy brand is the only small batch distillery that locally has tequila. As for cuisine, they are planning a culinary delight with unexpected decadent ingredients with small plates, such as crab and oysters on the half shell. Their kitchen also sports an exclusive wood fired oven imported from Italy. “We can’t wait to open. The Awesome Foursome - Owners left to It’s going to be great.” right: David and Christine Skibowski with 155 Garland St., thetastingroomtc.com Carolyn and Derek Weeks.
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Maple Glazed Bacon Sprouts INGREDIENTS 6.5 oz Brussels Sprouts 2oz Diced Green Apples 3 Slices Chopped Bacon 2oz Maple Mustard
INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Brussels sprouts, chopping in half. Blanche in boiling hot water for about 5 minutes Then drop blanched Brussels in a fryer for 1-2 minutes to crisp. Place the diced green apples and 3 slices chopped bacon in a sauté pan and heat. Add sprouts to pan and stir in the maple mustard Stir thoroughly. Chef Austin Stachnik on the West End Tavern patio with owner Sheila Connors
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CHEERS with Darric from Folgarelli’s
Happy summer everyone. We are in the early stages of what looks to be an incredible summer in beautiful Northern Michigan. With the temperature outside continuing to rise, our palates for both food and wine tend to change a bit. Lighter fare dishes during the warm weather lend themselves to some delicious summer styled wines. Rose, is of course, one of the go-to wines of summer. One of my new finds, and subsequently one of my new favorite roses is Minuty from Provence, France. Classic in style, this rose is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah boasting bright aromas of currant and orange peel. On the palate, Minuty is “smooth with a nice acidulous freshness,” with hints of strawberry and it is quite refreshing.
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Art’s Tavern To say the legendary Art’s Tavern is a Glen Arbor institution is an understatement. The vibrant bar on the corner has been a watering hole since 1926 when it was The Blue Goose. It was opened by the original Art’s father, Frank Sheridan. In 1934, Art took over after his dad Frank’s untimely demise, renaming it after himself. Until 1970, Art kept the place alive, until he wasn’t. Art’s wife Mary kept the place going for another 16 years. Along the way, a salty fun natured guy named Tim Barr began tending the bar, and he loved it so much he bought the place! Tim eventually took ownership from the Weisen family in 2000, along with his wife Bonnie.
Art’s Tavern Owner, Tim Barr. He loved working here so much he bought the place 21 years ago!
Now you know the history. What’s the go-to on the menu? “It’s the burger for sure,” says Tim. You can have the classic, or rock your tastebuds with a plethora of choices including a bleu burger with bacon and homemade bleu dressing. More of Art’s mainstays are their homemade soups, which rotate as daily specials. But their chili is available every day. “The Chicken Jalapeno Soup has gone into cult form,” he laughs. “After the shutdown last year, we reopened for curbside on a Thursday and we sold over 30 gallons of soup in two hours. We completely sold out,” says Tim. Art’s fried smelt is an early summer classic lightly dusted with Kentucky butter – get it ‘til it’s gone. The authentic Art’s must-have is the tater tots, which are little fried bites of heavenly joy. Try them with Art’s special honey mustard. You can eat healthy here; there are great choices. But to really get the Art’s whole experience, don’t try to be healthy! Make your food choice – hot, juicy, gooey, ooey and oh so yummy! Just get extra napkins.
The Art’s bu rgers are legendar y! The famous Chicken Jalapeño Soup sold over 30 gallons, the first day after re-opening for carry out.
Sit outside and take in the hustle bustle of the Glen Arbor summer crowds. Stay a while and people watch with cocktails from the outside bar. Or go inside to the cozy tavern. Check out the décor, see the double headed stuffed fish. Ask Tim to tell you the story. There is also a hidden pool table that rises to the occasion, from beneath the floor when it’s time to shoot the eight-ball. 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor 231.334.3754, artsglenarbor.com
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What year did Moomers doors open for business? My mom and dad, Nancy and Bob Plummer, opened Moomers Homemade Ice Cream on April 24th, 1998. Tell us the short Moomers Story. After 27 years of teaching, mainly first grade, Nancy and Bob, dairy farmers as well as masons and builders, decided to open an ice cream parlor next to their 80-acre dairy farm. It took Bob a year to build the building and also Nancy started an entire new venture and a big change from public education. Now in their 24th year, Moomers continues to be a fun family focused destination for both locals and tourists alike. It’s a true family business with me and my sister Becky joining the business, and we have had a hand in our continued growth. Who came up with Moomers as the name? My mom, Nancy, she always referred to calves on the family farm as little “moomers.” Well, when it was time to decide on a formal business name, naturally Moomers Homemade Ice Cream was at the top of the list! How did Moomers get so famous, statewide as well as nationally? We got a bit of national attention when we were featured on Good Morning America as ‘Americas Best Scoop Shop!’ By far, that was the tipping point for the start of regional recognition. Now folks travel from afar to enjoy a sweet ice cream treat overlooking the pasture next door! How many stores can Moomers be found in? We own and operate our one location, next to our 80-acre operating dairy farm. We also produce ice cream in the same space for more than 140 wholesale accounts as well as serve a variety of ice cream treats in our parlor. With all your success, what’s next? Moomers focus continues to be on our local and community support as well as the quality premium ice cream we have built our business on over the past 24 years. Also, the succession of both a seasonal intense ice cream business as well as an operating dairy farm is in the forefront of our family planning. Lastly, we at Moomers are always in search of the “next best” ice cream flavor! We look forward to seeing you out at the farm for what we call “the Moomers experience!”
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What Lies
Beneath Written By Amanda Renkiewicz
Photography By Chris Roxburgh
Chris Roxburgh
We are delving deep underwater
to see what lies beneath with Traverse City native, Chris Roxburgh. Chris spent most of his life exploring the water surrounding Leelanau County. At just five years old, Chris’s parents Andi and Bob Roxburgh taught him how to swim in Lake Michigan. Today his partner in crime is his wife Bea, together over the last few years they have explored many miles of Lake Michigan documenting shipwrecks they uncovered along the way. Enough to publish his own book, Leelanau Underwater. With his technical diving ability and armed with his camera to record his findings he has put northern Michigan waters on the map. He has been featured multiple times in local and national news for his photography and environmental work. He has helped raise awareness to the growing plastics pollution problem in the Great lakes and continues to be an advocate for protecting our water.
Maitland STRAITS OF MACKINAC DEPTH 70’ TO 80’ DATE LOST - JUNE 11, 1871
We are thrilled he was so willing to share these stunning images with us. Thank you, Chris and Bea.
Francisco Morazan SOUTH MANITOU ISLAND DEPT 20’ DATE LOST - NOV 29, 1960
The Great Lakes are overwhelming in their magnitude, holding 5,400 cubic miles and 20% of the world’s freshwater. Within the expansive waters that reach as far down as 1,333 feet are an incredible 6,000 estimated shipwrecks. During centuries without the modern avenues that would predict storms or the tools that allow greater nautical safety, every venture on the lakes was a risk, and many ended in tragedy. As a passionate advocate for the history and discovery of these untold tales, photographer and scuba diver Chris Roxburgh details his many discoveries on the lake floors.
Bea and Chris
“The excitement and history behind Michigan’s shipwrecks compelled me to dive,” Chris explains, “but my wife Bea is the reason I got into this. She located the George Rogers shipwreck and took me there, and we’ve been a dive team ever since.” Finding these wrecks takes significant planning and preparation. “The majority of shipwrecks I dive are not buoyed, and knowing the GPS coordinates and having good sonar helps in locating them. Finding a shipwreck is exhilarating and intriguing,” Chris says. With a lifetime of freediving behind him, he was able to enroll in diving classes to gain the experience he needed to spend more time underwater, capturing images of the wrecks.
Congress SOUTH MANITOU ISLAND DEPTH 165’ DATE LOST - OCT 4, 1904
Each photograph Chris takes tells a story. On the seemingly lifeless lake floor, the scene of each wreck is reminiscent of a ghost town, eerie and abandoned. Appearing like a toy ship accessory in a household aquarium, every vessel rests partially submerged, covered in algae, and nearly iridescent in the reflection of the camera light. The photos illuminate the disconcerting reality of lost lives, and serve as stark reminders of the dangers and unpredictability of sailing the lakes. For those viewers with imagination, these haunting tributes to history can be resurrected in the mind, by imagining these ships gliding proudly over the water, directed by men on missions of trade and travel. The unfathomable number of casualties is shockingly surreal, and Chris is able to produce photography that’s both awe-inspiring and touchingly human. A bracing poignancy is present while looking at these ships that succumbed to the depths, and now serve only as glowing underwater decorations.
Francisco Morazan (STERN)
Photos of Chris looking minuscule alongside the length and breadth of the ships demonstrate the immensity of each wreck. Every ship is a true marvel, unique in its story, tale, and even century. “The oldest shipwreck I have been on was the Sandusky, built in 1848, and it sank on September 20th, 1856, in the Straits of Mackinac,” Chris recalls. “The strangest thing I ever found was the Great Lakes Stonehenge in Grand Traverse West Bay.” These rocks found in Lake Michigan are arranged like a miniature Stonehenge, and could have been created over 9,000 years ago. Their enigmatic origins have made them infamous in the area.
Sandusky STRAITS OF MACKINAC DEPTH 70’ TO 80’ DATE LOST - SEPT 20, 1856
Eber Ward STRAITS OF MACKINAC DEPTH 110’ TO 140’ DATE LOST - APRIL 20TH, 1909
There’s a certain daring that Chris has perfected through some of his more alarming sessions, as he explains his most nervewracking dive at the schooner Cornelia B. Windiate. “My most eerie dive was the Cornelia B. Windiate in Thunder Bay, Alpena, in pitch black darkness at 185 feet deep, knowing her crew had vanished and she had many ghostly stories about her,” he says. The ship had left Milwaukee in November of 1875 en route to Buffalo, NY, but the dangers of the autumn season took it down in an unknown location. It was discovered in 1986, in perfect, preserved condition, but sitting on the bottom of Lake Huron. Despite the safety of today’s scuba diving ventures, Chris has had his fair share of terrifying moments while photographing the wrecks. “I’ve had a few close calls while diving,” he admits. “I was doing my first deep dive in the Eber Ward shipwreck in the Straits of Mackinac, when my dive partner was taking too long to come down on the deck, and I was looking up for him in the pitch black water and low visibility. As I looked up, the line ripped my mask off my head at 125 feet deep. I choked as water went down my nose. I got the water out of my lungs and put my mask back on as the line jerked around from the boat getting hit by waves on the surface. I finished my dive alone in the dark with a small flashlight.” The water’s temperature also presents certain dangers, which Chris experienced in a winter’s dive in Eagle Harbor. “It was -20°F windchill and only 5°F out. My regulator had a free flow when I located the Traveller shipwreck, and I had to switch to my backup air tank that also had a free flow. Both regs were bleeding out air uncontrollably from ice crystals that form in the diaphragm. When I came back up to the surface, a standing wave pulled me away from the land and I had to struggle to get back to shore.” Undeterred from these near misses, Chris returned to the water armed with his experience and temerity.
Eber Ward
Eber Ward
Chris believes that the Great Lakes have the best wreck diving in the world. Among Chris’ favorite shipwrecks is the ghost ship Westmoreland. The Westmoreland sank on December 7th, 1854, as she made her way into the Manitou Passage in a blizzard with astonishing 20 foot waves. She was delivering gold and whiskey to the garrison stationed on Fort Mackinac. Half of her crew went down with the ship, and the survivors told a story of loss and survival. While Chris is more of a photographer than a wreck hunter, he dreams of the discovery of the barque ship Le Griffon. The vessel was used in fur trade and armed with seven cannons, and her location has been unknown since her disappearance in 1679.
Westmoreland MANITOU PASSAGE DEPTH 180’ DATE LOST - DEC 7 1854
Westmoreland
Walter L. Frost SOUTH MANITOU DEPTH 10’ TO 12’ DATE LOST - NOV 4, 1903
Chris and Bea | FOX ISLANDS
Through the publication of his book, Leelanau Underwater, Chris is able to share his photography that specifically tells stories of shipwrecks in Leelanau County and the Manitou Passage. He’s expanding his explorations and working with experts to memorialize and document more wrecks. Chris adds, “I’m representing the Manitou Passage Underwater Preserve, and working on creating a new preserve or expanding its existing boundaries to include the Fox Islands and Cat Head Bay. On this project, I’m collaborating with the Michigan Underwater Preserves Council, and diving with Bea Roxburgh, Dan Vaught, Brian Koski, and Adam Bryce.”
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317 Vine Street While every wreck is a reminder of the danger of the waves and weather, below the waterline Chris warns of another, more insidious enemy: environmental destruction. Though cited as a growing concern, the danger is often overlooked. “I love to photograph shipwrecks, but I also work to raise awareness of our growing plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes. Even while I’m enjoying my dives, I collect trash and plastic. We all must do our part to keep our lakes clean,” he reminds us. As shown in his photos, very limited, if any, aquatic life is present. “I do see some fish, but not as many as I used to see in the waters growing up. Many of our fish populations have been devastated by invasive species like lamprey eels, zebra mussels, and quagga mussels that filter out the algae and food for small fish. Each mussel filters out a liter of water a day, taking away essential nutrients for the bottom of the food chain.” His warning to protect our crucial waters from harm promotes a sense of urgency and a vital goal for our future.
Alva Bradley NORTH MANITOU ISLAND DEPTH 20’ TO 27’ DATE LOST - OCT 13, 1894
The photographs Chris takes uncover a past that few people will ever see in person, but have served as a look at true human histories. “I’ve had family members of survivors contact me, thanking me for bringing their father’s or grandfather’s story back to life,” he says gratefully. Through a humble camera lens, Chris has illuminated the stories of shipwrecks that are frozen in time, creating a window into the past and an illustration of time immemorial.
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icturesque views surround Bob and Diane Portenga’s home on the Old Mission Peninsula. West Grand Traverse Bay is in front, and a rolling vineyard is in the back. And while the views are certainly magnificent, step inside this home and guests are sure to be inspired with its meticulous craftsmanship, and thorough intentional design.
“Everyone who visits has a spot,” Diane said. “And everything has a spot too – all areas are used and lived in.” Where the house stands now was at one time a cherry orchard. Four years ago, Bob and Diane hired Dean and Tricia Adams of Bay Area Contracting to help them build and design a home. Senior designer Marty Rhein played an integral part in designing a very deliberate home. Bob and Diane wanted a home that would be compatible with their lives – both are retired now, like to entertain, and have grandchildren who visit frequently. “We wanted our home inviting, comfortable, purposeful, and organized,” Diane said.
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T he first view
of a home sets the tone – this couldn’t be truer in this house. First thing, guests are greeted by a view of the bay and a beautiful, inviting living area. The focal point in the living room is a striking black and white stone fireplace, with a wooden beam mantel and sheets of black metal above. “When the black metal was pulled out, there was one side that matched and looked about as black and smooth as a TV,” Bob said. “And the other side was mismatched and more artsy looking. I like the latter side better.”
A small TV is to the left of a gas fireplace, with a sectional couch and a chair facing both. “Some people ask why we have a TV in the living area,” Diane chuckles. “And I say, ‘it’s because we live here.’”
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T he beauty of this open concept
layout continues in the heart of the home – the kitchen. In the center is a large gorgeous white quartz island, with dark countertops surrounding it. The island has dark cabinets, while the rest of the kitchen has white cabinets. “We didn’t want everything all dark or all light,” Diane said. “A mix seems to work well for us.”
A modest sized stove is in the middle of a full refrigerator on one side and a full freezer on the other. “Everything in this house is done because of convenience,” Diane said, stating that she could have a freezer in the garage but it’s more convenient to have a full size one right in the kitchen. She also said she could have opted for a larger stove, but wanted counter space on both sides. A worn-looking wooden dining table for 10 is at the center of the next room, and off to the side is a nook perfect for grandkids or a space to work on puzzles. “Puzzles are what kept me busy during COVID-19 quarantine,” Diane laughs. A wet bar with a mini fridge alongside the dining table completes this room.
“The kitchen and dining room are where guests tend to gather, so we knew we wanted plenty of space here,” Diane said. While eating a meal, a gorgeous view of the bay can be seen inside, or in warmer weather, outside on the deck. A dining area and sitting area complete with a TV, and a roof overhead to provide shade make this spot perhaps the best in the house. The homeowners opted for no screens because bugs have never been a problem. “We used to live just down the road, also on the bay, and we’ve never had an issue with bugs,” they said.
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own a small hallway off of the kitchen and past a coffee bar is a huge walk-in pantry with very deliberate storage space. One of Diane’s hobbies is flower arranging, so there’s counterspace in the pantry for that. The couple likes cast iron pots and pans, so there’s hooks on the wall for those. On the back wall is a custom designed rack for decorative table cloths. Alongside the wall are shelves and custom compartments and drawers for items including cookie sheets, cutting boards, and mixing bowls. A sliding door can be used to close off this room.
Across the hall from the pantry is closet space for coats, boots, swimming gear, and outdoor clothes for all seasons. “I didn’t want to have to put away things and get out other things every season,” Diane said. “I also didn’t want to have to climb steps for things. Now it’s all right here.” The garage is at the end of the hallway and, again, there is loads of storage here. “Instead of climbing stairs to a basement or upper level, everything we need is all right here.” On the main level off the living room is Bob’s office. The room faces the bay for another impressive view. Also notable in this room are the built-in shelves and gas fireplace. The desk Bob got from his uncle’s, and was at one time used in an old railroad station. Bob had the top refinished and loves the historic, rustic feel. Next to the office is the master suit. Although humble in size, this room has a gorgeous scenic view of the vineyard behind the home.
“We spend most of our time in the rooms with bay views, but love the way the window frames a different view here,” the couple said. The room has shiplap walls and rustic looking furniture. Walk through a his and her closet to the master bathroom. Here, white tile was used throughout and details such as a walk-in shower with a stone floor, and hidden medicine cabinets make this room feel sleek and luxurious.
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cross from the master suit is a spacious laundry room. “We could have had a bigger master suit, but we instead used the space for a bigger laundry room,” Diane said. The room has tile that is made to look like wood floors. Next to their engineered hardwood floor throughout the rest of the house, and it looks strikingly similar.
The lower level was designed with the Portenga’s six grandchildren in mind. It is fun, yet still designed methodically and detailed. The first thing guests might notice is the unique woodwork above the fireplace that looks similar to Jenga, the stacking tabletop game. The corrugated metal surrounding the fireplace came from Diane’s sister’s farm. The bar area behind the fireplace looks like it came straight from a 1950s diner. Red retro bar chairs and refrigerator accent the wood cabinets and bar. Old cherry lugs sit above the sink, giving a nod to the former cherry orchard the house sits on. Sitting in the knots of the wood on the bar are fly fishing lures, a tiny detail that acknowledges Bob’s hobby of fly fishing. “Our builders and designers really made this bar area come to light,” Bob said. “It’s a super fun area for us and for our grandkids.” There are two guest bedrooms on the lower level, one with two twin beds, one with a king bed and an en suite bathroom. A third room holds a treadmill and other workout gear. The fourth and final room is perhaps the most unique. It is an “activity” room, with closets, shelves and counterspace for activities such as Lego building, craft making, and Christmas gift wrapping. “I absolutely love this room,” Diane said. “Like I said, there’s a spot for everything in this house.” Bob and Diane wanted to build a home compatible with their lives. “We feel very fortunate to build a home we love in an area we’ve lived for more than 50 years,” the couple said. “We hope to one day pass it on to someone in the family.”
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How to Leave a Lasting Legacy: Three Powerful Questions
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In 1888, Alfred Nobel had the most shocking experience of his life.
He read his own obituary. Apparently, Alfred’s brother, Ludwig, was the one who had died, but a French newspaper mistakenly thought it was Alfred and published his obituary instead. A prominent armaments manufacturer, Alfred had amassed a fortune after he invented dynamite. However, he was shocked to read that, in describing his life, the newspaper named Alfred the “merchant of death” in attributing the destruction and dismemberment of hundreds of thousands of men to his invention. After reading his own obituary, Alfred was stunned into action at the thought of the horrific legacy he would one day leave behind. Resolving to, in essence, rewrite his life story, he decided to leave the majority of his considerable fortune to create what became known as the Nobel Prizes, awards for those who “confer the greatest benefit on mankind,” as stated in his will. Today, the Nobel Prizes are the highest honor that can be attained in literature, medicine, science, chemistry, and, the most famous of all Nobel Prizes, peace. In retrospect, Nobel’s unpleasant experience reading his own obituary turned out to be the greatest blessing of his life, propelling him to action and creating a legacy that, 133 years later, continues to challenge and inspire generations of great minds. Think about that: Consider how this unfortunate mistake by a newspaper turned into an amazing blessing. Now think about yourself: If you could write your own highlight reel for your life, where would you begin? What would you emphasize? How would you envision the rest of your life in terms of meaningful accomplishment? Years ago, I ran across an excellent podcast episode on legacy by author and marketing expert Lewis Howes called “The School of Greatness.” He proposed asking yourself three provocative questions in considering your own legacy:
1. What am I creating with my life? What am I currently creating? What do I want to create? Are they aligned? If not, why not?
2. Who am I impacting by my way of being and how am I impacting them? As Howes asserted in his podcast, if your life’s vision
doesn’t go beyond you, you’re living a shallow life. Look at most of history’s greatest people and you will notice that their work is like fertile seeds planted into the lives of countless others, continuing to bear fruit generations after they left the earth.
3. How will the world be different because I was here?
If you are perfectly happy with maintaining the status quo in your life, chances are you won’t leave much of a legacy. But what if you could identify a noble cause that energized you–something bigger than yourself that inspired you to rely on God, work closely with others and require more of yourself than you imagined? I love questions like these because they push you to examine your deepest assumptions about your life. As we welcome the onset of summer marked by longer days, relaxing vacations and a slightly slower pace of life, I encourage you to take some time to think these through. Chances are, none of us will ever get the opportunity to read our own obituary in the local paper, but we all have the chance like Alfred Nobel, to ensure that we leave something of value behind when we’re gone. Bill Marsh is an active partner with his brothers in the Bill Marsh Automotive Group. He is passionate about his blog that is dedicated to “Making You Matter” — inspiring others to present the best version of themselves to the world by authentically serving others, creating lasting value, and living each day on purpose. Read more at BillMarshJr.com
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Country Charm by Todd Reed Meandering through the Michigan countryside looking for especially beautiful scenes to photograph has long been one of my favorite pastimes. On this July evening, I discovered knapweed and Queen Anne’s lace blooming in a field at Cherry Hill Farm in Mason County. I instantly knew there was a picture to be made. This photograph is one of more than 300 Michigan outdoor photography images in my new book: Todd Reed: 50 Years Seeing Michigan Through a Lens.
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