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The Nature of Trees reminds us there are bigger things than us. Posing with fellow Brit Charles D.G. Wickins, The English Auctioneer who made the Legacy Gala so entertaining!

e were recently invited to the Legacy Gala a few weeks ago that benefited the Crystal Mountain Legacy Art Park. I was just happy to support the arts and have a fun date night with my husband. I had no idea what a profound effect this memorable evening would have on me. The Gala honored George Zimmermann, who has just retired as the head of Travel Michigan and is responsible for spearheading a marketing team with a little campaign you may have heard of—Pure Michigan. The quote above is an opener from one of the many successful commercials read by famous Michigander Tim Allen. Incidentally, Allen is most proud of the campaign, above all else that he’s achieved. George was honored by the Art Park Board of Directors because of the significant positive impact the campaign has had on the state, sharing with the world the story of Michigan, its arts, history, culture and natural beauty. In 2013 alone, Pure Michigan attracted 4 million out-of-state visitors who spent $1.2 billion at Michigan businesses! Not too shabby, huh! As Zimmerman quoted the trees in his acceptance speech, his words really resonated with me. I sat captivated by all that he had to say, and reflected on the campaign timeframe. The Pure Michigan launch began in 2006 in only three regions, including our region at the time of DC/Maryland. I recalled vividly how while we were sipping our morning coffee together and watching TV, my husband, a Michigan native, would jump up with admiration whenever one of the campaign’s commercials would air. “It’s Michigan, that’s Michigan,” followed by stories of the Caribbean-esque beaches with crystal-clear water, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Petoskey Stones, and Fall on Mackinaw Island. And even though he had lived in Maryland since 1983, he was so proud all over again of his Michigan roots, heritage and the beauty he had left behind. It dawned on me that a large part of the reason we were sitting in that room, as George was being honored, was actually because of that campaign. The commercials had romanced us from afar to move here, raise our baby daughter and live a simpler, less hurried but more fulfilling life, which we did in 2010. It’s funny

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how everything happens for a reason, and I am in awe that the trees remind us there are bigger things than us. So as the magical transformation of the seasons occurs, revel in all its splendor and glory. The endless leaves saunter down silently in their hues of blazing gold and fiery reds. It’s harvesting time for the farmers—where flowers once bloomed, trees bear bountiful fruits. Time falls back, the air is crisp and Autumn has arrived. For many hardcore Michiganders, this is their favorite season. At home, it’s almost a nostalgic time. It is the start of life becoming normal. (Kids go back to school—woohoo!) Fabulous Fall is weekend football games, cozy sweaters, blazing up the fireplace, more snuggly hugs, the beginning of planning the holiday season and treasured family gatherings. With this issue, we embrace all that nature has to offer. Be mesmerized by Craig Sterken’s stunning photography that captures the season beautifully. Chase the Colors and head north to experience the Tunnel of Trees M-119 for your first time or your twentieth. Visit inside the wilderness water view home of Dan and Meridith Falconer, who share a new world of unique designing possibilities with rustic, repurposed, raw materials and interior style elements. To inspire your fall wardrobe, we styled radio personalities Ron Jolly and Colleen Wares-McClelland on an 80-degree day in the finest town and country attire from Bahle’s on a shoot at the spectacular Black Star Farms Winery. (Plus, we had a blast drinking wine of course.) Speaking of wine, we take a trip to the French Side of Cass Street at Bistro Foufou, and indulge in some French comfort food and wine and culture. So as the sun sets and the house quiets down, pour some warm apple cider, grab a sweater, curl up on the couch and enjoy reading us cover to beautiful cover.

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The Legacy Gala 2014 Photography by Tom Gorsline and Felicia Seeburger The Legacy Gala celebrated the wonderful Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain. A fabulous evening with fun, food and art where the highlight was the Legacy Award to George Zimmerman, the man behind the original launch of the hugely successful PURE MICHIGAN campaign!

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Goodwill’s Pop Up Dinner Photography by John A. Gessner 100 fabulous people lavishly dined on a 5 course dinner at the beautiful new Kirkbride Hall. The delicious cuisine was all prepared by masterful owner/chef’s Eric Patterson and Jennifer Blakeslee, of the The Cooks’ House. The dinners are to support Goodwill’s Fresh Start Program helping train people along side professionals in the Restaurant industry! It was a magnificent evening! Check facebook.com/mifreshstart as a place to stay up-to-date and hear about the next pop-up dinner before the general public. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH

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Fill it Up There’s a new service at the IGA in Harbor Springs, and this is a very GOOD Thing! It’s a convenient donation bin for Goodwill, so now you can give back when you shop! The Petoskey location was the closest, and while that’s close to Harbor Springs, it’s not as convenient. “When you give to Goodwill, you’re reinvesting in your own community,” says Leah Bagdon McCallum, Goodwill’s advancement director. IGA store co-owner Suzanne Hug explains, “When Goodwill approached us and laid out the concept, and what they do in our community with the money raised from these donations, we thought it would be a great idea.” And with the location right next to the recycle bins, “It’s also an added convenience to our shoppers.” As the seasons change, this is a great time to clean out those closets and fill them up! Open 24/7 at the Harbor Springs IGA grocery store at 300 W. Lake St.

We all already knew that Peg and Dan Jonkhoff’s Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home business that sits in the stunning Historic Perry Hannah Home on 6th Street is the Best! But now the entire nation does! The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) recognized them as a 2014 Pursuit of Excellence Award Winner, but because of Peg Jonkhoff’s dedication in bringing the Historic Coffee Table book “Perry Hannah’s Gifts” to life by telling the story of Traverse City’s Founding Father. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home now will be prestigiously honored one step further as only one of four funeral homes in the nation being hailed The BEST of The BEST! The award recognizes the development and execution of an innovative program or service that had a positive impact on the families and communities they serve. Their big All-Star honors will be given in a recognition ceremony at the 2014 NFDA International Convention on Oct. 13 in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Perry Hannah is smiling down in approval, I’m sure! We are pretty proud, too, as we are the publishers of the stunning book. Way to go, Peg! Perryhannah.com

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Flower Power Local beloved florist Derek Woodruff’s resume is blooming again! And he already has the prestigious Michigan Floral Association’s 2014 “Designer of the Year Award” under his belt! The Floral Underground and Fleur Couture Cabaret owner just won first runner-up at the 47th Annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition, held Aug. 16 in Marco Island, Florida. The competition is the floral industry’s longest running, national annual floral design competition, and only 25 participants qualified. It’s the U.S. floral industry’s only LIVE national design competition, so the pressure is palatable! It’s so like an episode right out of a reality TV contest—and he’s done that, too, on Logo Network’s “The Arrangement”! He had to use talent, creativity and a whole lotta wow, and with a Studio 54 theme, the mega-talented dancer had no problem with inspiration. Congrats, Derek! 12

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Bigger is Better Two of the oldest law firms in Traverse City (circa 1892) have united. Recently announced, the law firm of Calcutt Rogers & Boynton has merged with the law firm of Kuhn, Darling and Quandt. The new firm will be known as Kuhn Rogers PLC. Joining forces with father and son Terry and Chris Rogers and Gregory Jenkins will be Ward Kuhn, Brooks Darling, Joseph Quandt, Gregory Donahue, Edgar Roy III and Gina Bozzer as partners, and Troy Stewart, Matt Boyd and Marc McKellar as associates. They will combine their practices at the Union Street offices. Jack Boynton will continue with the firm in an “of counsel” relationship. And of course, their prime goal is superior customer service for existing and future clients.

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THRIVE HERE! Family MUST DO! The Great Lakes Children’s Museum under the awesome leadership of the new Executive Director   Michael Long is a happening  place to be! Things are a changing, and its All GOOD for our families fun and learning! The first major change is a brand new exhibit “Building Bridges” to be unveiled Friday Sept 26, at Noon. Its launching with a BIG SPLASH! on Sat Sep 27, at 1:00 pm. As well as experience the new exhibit and all the fun the museum has to offer. Make a date to have your kids take on the Bridge Building Challenge! Participants will try their hand at mastering tension, compression, gravity and load to span a distance using (wait for it) Spaghetti and Mini-marshmallows! How fun does that sound! We double dare you to try!

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Fall FIZZ L. Mawby Vineyards are already known as Michigan’s Sparkling Wine— “Bubbleheads” is the affectionate term! They have been shaking up the grapes lately with “bubble-bursting” and cork-popping fizzy new ideas! In summer, they launched a tentbar. Now rolling in for fall, they will be featuring different food trucks each Saturday through the end of October. Take an autumn drive, visit the vineyard, savor unique food truck flavors paired with wine by the glass and shake up your fall! 4519 S. Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay • 231- 271-3522 • www. lmawby.com

Cuisine for a Cause It’s all for the babies! Support the March of Dimes and attend the Signature Chef Auction Event. Prepare your taste buds for mouthwatering delights. You’ll dine on the finest of Gourmet Cuisine by our area’s Top Chefs from the hottest restaurants—all under one roof. They are also paired with local wines to complete the experience. The extraordinary evening is held once a year—this is the 12th Signature Chef Auction Event—at the elegant conference space at the NMC Hagerty Center overlooking the bay. This is truly a not-to-bemissed event where you are wined and dined in style. You also have the opportunity to give back to a marvelous cause with silent and live auctions. All the culinary magic happens on Monday, Oct. 13, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Get your tickets in advance. The community comes out in abundance, and it always sells out. It’s Foodie Fabulous! www.signaturechefsauctiontc.com

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Glen Harrington and John McGee pictured with Harrington’s By the Bay Chef Josh Vinocur (center)

Branching Out Harrington’s by the Bay and Sorrelina owners John McGee and Glen Harrington are planting more roots this fall. Along with a group of investors, they purchased the old TraVino restaurant building and property on the East side of town that has been vacant since closing over a year and a half ago. They are already turning over a new leaf with renovations underway, and just like a new addition, the name is being closely guarded! (Or, they haven’t figured it out yet?) One thing we do know with the quality, service and wonderful dining experiences we all enjoy in their current restaurants, we are in for another delicious treat!

Pop Up Dinners You may have heard the term “Pop Up Dinners” recently. They are inventive, engaging dining experiences in our community that promote Goodwill’s Mi Fresh Start job training program to mentor program participants. They have been lucky to partner with some of the hottest TC restaurants (so far, Red Ginger and The Cooks’ House). Mi Fresh Start is held at the Kirkbride Hall, a renovated historic building of the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Working alongside professionals, Mi Fresh Start program trainees benefit greatly from a shared experience with the region’s greatest culinary leadership. “Training in a live classroom environment under chefs of this caliber represents a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for individuals with disadvantages and disabilities,” said Brandon Seng, director of Goodwill’s food programs. The goal is one Pop Up Dinner every month; check for updates. facebook.com/mifreshstart

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secret recipe: GRILLED PORK PORTERHOUSE WITH A TART CHERRY BBQ SAUCE Pre-heat your grill to ensure that the briquettes are red hot. Season to your liking, let sit at room temperature for 30 mins. Place on the grill and rotate and flip regularly. It keeps the fats and juices moving on the inside of the meat. I like to cook pork to medium about 135-140 degrees before it is removed from the grill. While the pork is resting make a batch of your best mashed potatoes to serve as a side. Toms Tips

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Set the seasoned meat on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet; it will draw moisture out of the meat and cause it to drip a little, ensuring the meat cooks at an even pace and be extra juicy.Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving, this will let the juices in the meat disperse back into the meat and prevent the dreaded juices all over the plate from the first cut into the steak. Tart Cherry Bbq 6 oz. onion, small dice 2 oz. sesame oil 1 oz. garlic puree ½ tsp. ginger puree 6 oz. brown sugar 3 oz. molasses 2 oz. worcestershire sauce 1 oz. sherry vinegar

20 oz. tart cherries, frozen 16 oz. water 12 oz. ketchup 8 oz. strawberry preserves ½ tsp. cumin seeds, lightly toasted pinch cayenne pepper ½ tsp. salt

Directions 1. Sauté the onions, garlic and ginger in sesame oil until translucent over medium low heat. 2. Add brown sugar, molasses, worcestershire and sherry vinegar and cook until brown sugar dissolves. 3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 25 minutes. 4. If you would like the sauce a little more “stick to your ribs” you can mix an equal amount of cornstarch and water and thicken the bbq sauce at this time. 5. Season with salt. 6. Use immediately or store in refrigerate in a covered container for 1 week. This bbq sauce is also good with salmon, chicken or any other meat that comes off the grill.

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Awesome owner Tim Barr, serving up an infamous Art's Juicy Burger and Tater Tots! Yum!

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GOOD EATS Off the Beaten Track! Foodie Gems you need to discover.

Art’s Tavern An Art’s Tavern Burger has been calling your name all summer! A Blue Burger? Olive Burger, topped with a side of Tater Tots? Heck, yeah! Locals call this place Legendary, mainly because it’s been around since 1934 and the food is Darn Good Eatin’!

It’s the epitome of a corner watering hole and a beloved place to enjoy stellar pub grub and chillax with friends. Nestled right on the corner of M-22 and Lake Street in Glen Arbor, Art’s Tavern is almost as famous as the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes. The namesake guy, Art, is long gone. These days, the tavern is proudly owned by Tim Barr who, rumor has it, is also known as the unofficial Mayor of the town! Its décor is true vintage sports, decorated in a mean man cave basement style, complete with a pool table (but don’t worry, girls are allowed). The food is Americana classic with a twist. Their Mouthwatering Burgers are famous, coming in close seconds to the Whitefish Burger, Funky Grilled Cheese and the Smelt! Their daily Soups are homemade, including a Smokin’ Chili and on Wednesdays only a Chicken Jalapeño that makes Hump Day extra special! Wash all these wicked good eats down with some rockin’ beer on tap. They open at 7 a.m. (Tim’s still sleeping, though!), and a Breakfast here will have you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with a Rib Eye & Eggs, Fishtown Omelet or even a Hangover Helper! Open 360 days a year and stays open till Late. Bring cash! 6487 Western Ave. • 231-334-3754 • www.artsglenarbor.com

Falling For Fall While many of us are enjoying the summer months, warm breezes, sunny days and time spent with family and friends in beautiful Northern Michigan, it is once again time for a season change and Fall is just around the corner. With that in mind it is also harvest season for our wine industry hauling in yet another crop of delicious wine vinifera. Many who are familiar with the wines of France know of the harvest end Beaujolais Nouveau made in a fresh style and released from the current harvest. Locally we have what I consider a “sleeper” red wine, the Gammy Noir from Chateau Grand Traverse. This wine made from 100% Gammy, (which is the grape Beaujolais is made of) a bit lighter than most traditional reds with flavors tart cherry, dark plum and pepper. Being that this wine is a bit lighter in body in allows for pairing with a wide range of foods from cheeses to pizza, salmon, grilled chicken or just simply porch sipping. Give this wine a try this late summer / early fall, and I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised. Cheers, Darric 424 West Front Street, Traverse City www.folgarellis.net • 231.941.7651 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH

We don’t know how STRONG we are, until being strong is the only choice we have.

THINK PINK! Pink POWER! Never underestimate the power of women! With Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us, we have unlimited local opportunities to pitch in and support amazing charities. The best part is much of the actual money raised directly helps women in our own community stricken with this disease. Make a goal and pick just one on the list. You’ll feel terrific while helping, having fun and making new girlfriends for life! I dedicate this page to my dear Friend Katie Horvath who is amazing and strong. You Got This!

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Sept. 19-21, Trailing for Triumph

Oct. 4, Remembrance Run

Oct. 10, Bras for a Cause

Celebrating its 10th year, this event founded by Lori and Lisa McFarlan grew out of a love for horses and honoring their mom’s passing. It’s not just all about horses either. Non-horse enthusiasts can enjoy fly fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing and more. Held at Ranch Rudolf.

This beloved fundraiser for the Women’s Cancer Fund is lovingly put together by the Traverse City Track Club and held at Timber Ridge Resort. New this year, all participants of the 5K will be chip timed, so everyone will know how long it took them to complete the course. Awards go to the top three in each age group! (But remember, all levels are most welcome.) You must preregister online!

Come join the 5th Annual Bras for a Cause. This hilarious event is like no other. Men strut the runway wearing sponsored, decorated bras. The funds raised go to the local chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS and The Traverse Health Clinic. The event is held at Streeters Center.

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Colleen (Wares) McClelland Producer for The Christal Frost Show, Newstalk 580, WTCM Colleen brought along her Best Buddy, Golden Retriever Daisy age 16!

CLOTHING: Bahle’s of Sutton’s Bay Barbour Jacket $379 Barbour Messenger Bag $329 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans $130 Cotton Country Sweater $90 Boots: Model’s Own Red Barbour Jacket $270 Foxcroft Blouse $80 Stella & Dot Gabrielle Pearl Necklace $69 and Daphne Pearl Bracelet $49 WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING IN RADIO? I LOVE talk radio: the variety of topics each day, the interaction with our listeners, the opportunities to be a “student”, and working for such a long-established company, Midwestern Broadcasting. HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LISTENERS? Our listeners are terrific. They’re interested in their communities, their families, culture, food, music…and are thoughtprovoking conversationalists! WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS FALL IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN? Looking forward to a good crop of local Honeycrisps, and praying for a nice long October warm spell. TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT WE DON’T KNOW: I married my sweetheart, Mac McClelland, in an extraordinary ceremony on Empire Beach in early August. It was the greatest day ever.

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Ron Jolly Morning Host, WTCM NewsTalk 580 CLOTHING: Bahle’s of Sutton’s Bay Barbour Jacket $399 Barbour Plaid Scarf $69 Barbour Shirt $99 Bills Khakis $155 Merrell Shoes $135 WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING IN RADIO? It’s a great vantage point to observe a community, in this case Traverse City and the broader northern Michigan region. It’s a pleasure to engage with people who are caring, concerned, decent, and proud of where they live. HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LISTENERS? Informed, engaged, attractive! WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS FALL IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN? Hot chili, good football games, and some northern Michigan day trips with my wife, Laura.

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BRING IT ON AUTUMN!

So, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it! Bye bye beach dresses, little tops, sandals...It is time for a wardrobe refresher. Bring on Fall Fashion! Exciting season when you can still add a pair of leggings to a light dress, wrap yourself in a sweater or a cardigan ... and Voila!, you are ready... Bring it on Autumn!

The Exchange boutique downtown TC offers a broad and exciting selection of fall sweaters, cardigans and leggings. New weekly arrivals of scarves, pashminas, handbags ...everything you need, everything you want for an economical but trendy Fall wardrobe. A big Thank You to the Groleau family for letting us use their beautiful barn for the photo shoot. Located in Traverse City at the corner of 4miles and Hammond, you can find wonderful locally grown fruits and vegetables.

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Bienvenu! (Welcome!) To experience European culture, amazing ambiance, authentic French food and wine all delivered with a real French accent, Bistro Foufou could be compared to having our very own French Quarter right on Cass Street in Traverse City.

Come in, enjoy great food, a glass of wine and have fun with friends,Voila!

LEFT: The Famed Steak Tartare RIGHT: Owner/ Chef Guillaume Inside Bistro Foufou A dazzling Beet Salad The unique bar inlaid with wooden french wine crates

If you’ve never had a French Fling, or met a true Parisian, let us expand your horizons. If you include the French Riviera and the sovereign city-state of Monaco, France is the most visited country in the world. Paris alone is named the world’s most romantic city. It’s famous of course for its Wine, Bordeaux, Beaujolais and Champagne, to name a few, and Cheese (Fromage)—there are more than 400 types, including Brie, always paired with a baguette! France has also given the world incredible artists and monuments. Claude Monet invented French Impressionist painting. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” sits in the French Museé Du Louvre. The Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower are world-famous landmarks, and in 1886 the French actually gifted the Statue of Liberty that graces New York Harbor to the United States! Ooh la la, who knew? So come join the French Revolution at Foufou! The owner/chef is the charismatic Frenchman Guillaume HazaëlMassieux, and he was born in Paris! (Impressive, huh?) His mother, whom he calls a Culinary Master, inspired him to cook. Later, he moved to the West Indies, his father’s native country. You may already be familiar with him if you have dined at La Becasse near Glen Arbor, which Guillaume has owned with his wife Brooke for 10 years. The couple lives close by on a farm with daughters Margot (12), Lizzy (6), and poodle Gus! Guillaume is classically trained by Paul Bocuse, who is considered the greatest French chef of the 20th century! (In the restaurant, look for the photograph of Bocuse with a very young Guillaume in 1993.) Guillaume perfected his craft in France, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. He even spent time teaching cooking in the military before eventually landing in Grand Rapids in 1996 where he met his wife. After years of prestigious culinary positions, the opportunity arose to purchase La Becasse. It was actually already a French restaurant, so how perfect? (La Becasse is the French word for Woodcock, and the restaurant name is a word play on the original name of the previous restaurant.) So when the time came to name his new restaurant, Guillaume decided to keep the “bird” theme. Foufou means crazy in French, but it is also the Creole nickname for a Hummingbird and used as a term of endearment for Crazy in the West Indies. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH

Bistro is a casual place of everyday, and Fou is French for Crazy, and Creole for Hummingbird!

And Bistro in French means an everyday place that is not pretentious. “I wanted this to be a fun and very approachable place, where you can come in and just grab an espresso, or have a glass of French wine at the bar,” shares Guillaume. Situated in the heart of bustling Downtown, Bistro Foufou offers the very European feeling of outdoor seating, right on the sidewalk like the happening restaurants in Paris on the famous Avenue des Champs Élysées. Take in the ambiance, enjoy a glass of wine with friends and fabulous food, all while you people watch and are seen having a French frolic like a true Parisian. Ooh la la! Inside, the bar catches your attention first. It’s adorned with French wooden wine crates, serves only the finest of French wines and is the only place you can indulge in French beer On Tap. The incredible wine list is like a drive through the countryside of France that lingers in every region! And if you are a certified wine connoisseur— Je t’aime—you will fall in love for sure! There are French Cognacs, of course, and some aptly named cocktails to try are The Arc De Triomphe and the Metro De Paris. Happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m. are indeed spent being happy here; for a mere $3, you can have a glass of delicious French wine! Spring another $3 for hand-cut frites, have another glass and you’re still under $10! Now that is Foufou Good! The food is Classic, Simple French food, and specials are many staples like oysters, grains, bacon, poached eggs, beet salad, stews and delicious bread. The cheese is local from Leelanau Cheese, also French! Like most, they try to stay in season so everything is served fresh. There are bolder flavors like Steak Tartar, Oysters, and of course you will still find Escargot on the menu, which is a favorite of 6-year-old daughter Lizzy! The Culinary Tour de France starts again this Fall. Don’t wait to make your reservations for a five-course dinner with five Wines for $65 a person including tax and tip! (Every one sold out last year!) And if you attend any elegant event at The City Opera House, the food and drink is also French-inspired with a partnership with Bistro FouFou. Do you believe everything happens for a reason? We do! Our visit to Guillaume’s Foufou also included the food photo shoot, so all the culinary cuisine was prepared especially for us and it needed to be eaten! (Ooh la la!) Yes, this was a terrible dilemma for our waistlines only! As dish by delicious dish was lovingly delivered from the busy kitchen and proudly laid out on a platter in front of us, our eyes were wide, the aromas were delectable and our mouths were watering in tempting ancipation! From the incredible Beet Salad, the Parisian Gnocchi with amazing sauce, a Pork Chop to die for, all topped off with a Berry Crisp dessert à la mode of course! We truly experienced our French revolution, our taste buds were tantalized and culture evoked! After one visit, you will say J’adore Bistro Foufou and Guillaume will be your new BFF. Merci beaucoup! Bistro Foufou • 118 Cass St • 231-421-6583 • www.bistrofoufou.com 28

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Meet Photographer

Craig Sterken Growing up in the state of Michigan has provided me with a love for its beauty and a great appreciation for the outdoors. Many of my fondest memories involve small boats on inland lakes, camping in the woods, and sunsets over Lake Michigan beaches. Woodland, lakes, and beaches. In Michigan youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never far from any of these. Each of these providing subtle to stunning beauty for the observant viewer. My passion for photography has led me to spend countless hours not only practicing the craft, but also working to capture those scenes that show my appreciation for the beauty that Michigan has to offer. There are moments in our lives where we view a sunset over a quiet lake or a lighthouse shining like a star in the night, guiding sailors to safety. We take in these scenes and wish these moments would last forever. As we all know, those moments are fleeting. My goal is to capture those moments as best I can, for no two scenes are ever the same. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my pursuit of those moments that keep me going. Sometimes succeeding and sometimes not. Enjoy, Craig Sterken, Craigsterken.com 32

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As fall briskly breezes in, head north to M-119 to experience the famous Tunnel of Trees. Like a movie set from “The Hobbit,” leafy branches are everywhere alive with glorious colors. They sparkle in ever-changing hues; aimlessly arched and entwined like arms hugging high overhead, creating a magical gleaming canopy entrancing drivers and cyclists alike. Just travelling along the road feels like a mystical adventure, eyes wide ogling gleefully. The air blows crisp as leaves dance to the wind’s whistle, and high along the bluff, the road hugs, curves and wows at every turn, giving way to peeks below of the glistening water of Lake Michigan. This isn’t just taking the road less travelled. (In fact, it is travelled by thousands.) This is nature’s momentous journey that delights the soul.

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Just the Facts: You pick up the M-119 taking a left at the north end of Petoskey, drive though the idyllic town of Harbor Springs, and when you’re north of Harbor Springs, M-119 becomes the 20-mile Tunnel of Trees. Watch out for sharp twists and turns—the Tunnel of Trees boasts 137 in all with Horse Shoe Bend and Devil’s Elbow being the most white-knuckling. Drive slowly and make sure to take in the historical markers. Along the way, these markers will enrich your knowledge of the area.

Pit Stop 1: Pond Hill Farm: Fun for the entire family, a must do! 231.526.3276 • pondhill.com Pit Stop 2: Trillium Woods Antiques: Treasure hunt for antiques, collectibles and primitives in an original Good Hart log cabin. 231.526.6569 Pit Stop 3: Good Hart General Store: This little red building is an authentic 1930s general store. Don’t miss the World Famous Pot Pies. 231.526.7661 • goodhartstore.com Pit Stop 4: Cross Village: One of the oldest settlements in the state of Michigan. Three Pines Studio. Art gallery and working studio. 5959 Levering Road, 231.526.9447 • threepinesstudio.com End of M-119. Legs Inn: This historic landmark features authentic Polish cuisine. 231.526.2281 • legsinn.com For more history and information, visit m119tunneloftrees.org.

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Corn Mazes, Hayrides, Pumpkins, Cider, Apple Picking … OH MY … Fall Is Here … Make some Family Play Dates and Create Awesome Autumn Memories. Here’s a list of our local Pickins:

Jacob’s Corn Maze Fun Factor: The theme this year is Top Secret! Be a super sleuth spy and unlock its hidden meanings. 7100 East Traverse Highway (M-72 West), TC 231-632-6293 • www.jacobscornmaze.com

Friske Orchards Fun Factor: Harvest Festival on Sept. 27 (pumpkin pancake breakfast, live music, wagon rides, face painting and more) 10743 North US 31, Atwood 231-599-2604 • www.friske.com

Hoxsie’s Farm Market Fun Factor: Corn Maze, hay rides and play in the Big RED Barn 6578 M-72 East, Williamsburg 231-267-9087 • www.hoxsiesfarmmarket.com Thank you to Judy and Denny Hoxsie for sharing this picture of granddaughter Charlise (Schulz) at 11 months old, who is now 8! So Cute!

Bridge to Discovery Discover our wonderful Great Lakes Children’s Museum all over again! Brand new exhibits have been meticulously planned and are being installed into 2015! The first big unveiling will occur Sept. 26 (drum roll, please!) with “Building Bridges,” an exciting interactive structure that allows children to engineer kid-sized working bridges. (Thanks to support from Team Elmer’s, Paul Mauer Construction and Hesper Smyth for making it possible.) See – Touch – Explore – Discover is the mission of the museum for our children, and these shiny new improvements promise to make it better than ever before. Purchase a family membership for the fun to never end! 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC. 231-932-4526. Greatlakeskids.org 42

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Rennie Orchards Fun Factor: The Teepee & Log Cabin 11221 Munro Road, Williamsburg 231-264-8387 • www.rennieorchards.com

Pahl’s Pumpkin Patch Fun Factor: Take a train ride! 11168 N. M37, Buckley 231-620-1242 • www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com

Gallagher’s Farm Market Fun Factor: See the animals in the Petting Zoo. 7237 M72 West, TC • 231-947-1689 www.gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com

Pond Hill Farm Fun Factor: Shoot the Super Squash Rocket! 5581 S. Lake Shore Dr., Harbor Springs 231-526-3276 • www.pondhill.com

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What’s a Millage? On Tuesday, Nov. 4 TCAPS will request a renewal of its longstanding non-homestead operating millage. What is a millage, you ask? An operating millage provides a large portion of the funds needed to run a school system. TCAPS serves more than 10,000 students, covers 300 square miles of Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties and employs 1,900 area residents. So the millage pays for books and classroom materials, staff salaries, utilities and other basic operational needs. Here are a few other points:

It is not paid by most taxpayers, and those who do pay would see no change to their current tax rate. It is a property tax on most second homes and businesses.

It has been in place since 1999 and is required to receive the state’s full foundation allowance per pupil.

Spooky Fun Screams in the Dark Face your fears, if you dare! Scare your tweens and teens at the Northwest Michigan Fairgrounds at the largest haunted event around. It’s a Halloween Horror Fest! New this year is Delirium! Pitting you against your fears with spiders, snakes, darkness and claustrophobia! Yikes! With a haunted hayride, a haunted trail and more, there’s something for all ages. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in October from 7 to 11 p.m. www.evernighthaunt.com

Kingsley Ghost Farm Back for its 5th year, the line-up of events includes Ravencrow’s Revenge Haunted Walk and The Cursed Barn Haunt. Every Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 through Nov 1, The Ghost Farm, located at 5010 Pierce Road, Kingsley, is open 7 to 11 p.m. Tours start at dusk. Don’t miss Spooky Trick-or-Treat Walk, Oct. 18 and 25: Children go in costume. Cobby’s Hay Maze will be open weekends. Oct 3 through 26, 12 to 5 p.m. For pricing and info go to Facebook.com/GhostFarm, or call 231.645.1447 44

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It provides approximately 36 percent of TCAPS’ annual operating budget. Without it, TCAPS cannot fully operate.

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Bewitched by Fall Mother Nature goes out with a bang, before drifting into the drab cocoon of winter. Lift your spirits while embracing the explosion of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular colors by using your home as a blank canvas to decorate. Design elements are out there for the picking in the backyard or at local farm stands. Find inspiration both outside and inside by creating glowing warmth and texture wherever you roam. Here are a few ideas that are sure to leave you spellbound by autumnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glory.

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Designing for the 4-legged family members For those of us that love our pets and consider them part of the family, incorporating storage for all of their needs is just as important as any other item in the house.

Items that are often overlooked in home design, but can be difficult to find just the right spot for after you move in might include water and food dishes, doggie beds or cat trees, food, leashes, shampoo and brushes and medicines to name a few. If your pets are like mine, they want to be wherever you are. This means the bed needs to be in your main living space. We have built areas into banquette seating for the smaller of the animals. This can give them a very â&#x20AC;&#x153;den likeâ&#x20AC;? atmosphere that most furry friends love to snuggle in.

For the feline lovers, a challenge is the litter box. Well, no worries, designing a good spot under counter with a creative door having an appropriate sized cutout can add a little personalization while concealing the box. The door will open so you can clean as needed. So, love them as much as you do and give them some spaces that are designed just for them.

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For their supplies, I try to incorporate just the right storage into the laundry or homeowner entry of the home. Putting a double pull out waste bin in the laundry not only gives you means to handle the dryer lint, but also use the second bin for storing their food. Using a shorter cabinet, held off the floor at the appropriate height allows a spot for the water and food dish to be tucked away. We may plan a spot under counter for kennels as needed. Also using a row of small hooks or a basket in your built in bench seat for leashes, collars, and coats is a good way to store those items.

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STYLE + FUNCTION Photography by Mike Gullon

Welcome into Dan, Meridith, Isla and Emmett Falconer’s elegant home. It’s a deceiving place on first glance. You turn down a dirt road and it’s the only house at the dead end, appearing to be nestled deep in the woods. The house sits beautifully on a circular driveway, framed by the forest of green. But take a little walk around the right side of the home and you’ll find a sprawling outside living area of grand proportions with a full-size stone fireplace, couches for lounging, a complete kitchen with a built-in grill, and a rarely found brick-fire oven—all of this is framed by stunning patio landscaping. The lush, thick branches part and give way to a startlingly surprising view. In the near distance, the blue glistening of the East Bay stares back in all its awe-inspiring beauty. In fact, this view of the Bay can be seen from almost every room in the house through contemporary, black-framed windows. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH

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Meridith cooks a lot in this stunning contemporary kitchen designed by Bay Cabinetry

So, the Falconers have a perfect balance of wilderness and waterfront, high up in their own little Robinson Crusoe world. “I like seeing the water, and I like the quiet setting,” says Dan. It’s private and so very quiet, and is frequented by an overabundance of deer, rabbits, family and friends! This is a house of elegance, unique style, function and fun. After a year and a half of building, the home was ready in November 2012. Its inaugural event was Thanksgiving dinner for the entire extended family! Both Dan and Meridith are TC natives. After marrying in 2004 as their family started to bloom, they began to outgrow their old home. Emmett’s arrival took over the only guest room. Isla was ready to start hitting the pavement on a bike, and their home had no kidfriendly yard. The dilemma began: Find a new house that would fit their family, or build one to their specific needs and desires. Meridith was against building at first, but she eventually realized that it would take more work to remodel a house than just start from scratch. The perfect plot they found came with a clause to use the custom builder Whiteford Associates, Inc. The picking of a builder alone SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH

“The entire living room was designed around the custom made couch”

sometimes is exhausting and overwhelming for new construction. It could have been a blessing or a curse having to use a certain builder, and the Falconers had a terrific experience. “We loved our project manager, and he just retired,” says Dan. Here’s a fun fact: They bought all the lighting for their entire house from the Lighting Store when it was closing down in 2011. “We had boxes of lights before we had a hole in the ground,” laughs Meridith. Many of their home design choices were focused around the lighting they had chosen. Meridith is passionate about cooking, and the kitchen is gorgeously designed by the team at Bay Cabinetry; owner Sandy helped them immensely in all kinds of design decisions. It is effortlessly elegant, with classic and unique elements that make it just outstanding in a very unassuming way. The exposed beams are reclaimed barn wood, the countertops are matte black sandstone, and the farm sink adds warmth. The room has the old, worn-in appeal of a beloved kitchen that has been the heart of a home for many years. The center of attention here is the dramatic Blackened-Steel Hood. Custom-made by Ace Welding, this sits grandly in place over the Wolf Stove. Over in the other corner, the huge Sub-Zero looms, hiding its yummy wares. 56

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To prove the theory that this home was built with function in mind, the pantry is actually a walk-through, perfectly organized by food group and specific containers for every morsel! Walk-through here is the operative word; the pantry connects all the way through to the mud room and the door to the garage! As Dan explains perfectly, “You walk in the house from the garage with bags of groceries, plop them down and you’re already in the pantry!” Off the mud room is another brilliant example of form meeting function. The laundry area walks through to the couple’s master suite huge walk-in closet! The surprise is also the long, rustic and exposed wall built to add character to their private wing of the home; this gives a New York Loft feel and oozes a cool factor! Off that is the master bath, and once again you’re surprised by the bathtub, a modern-edge take on the classic claw-foot tub that you’d find in an old Victorian house. There are warmer shades of wood, and the countertops are granite leather-finished that gleam just slightly. The floor was very specifically designed by Dan, who wanted a large octagon marble tile to contrast with the smaller one in the shower. He couldn’t find this, so they made it from 6-inch squares with a special jig.

Isla and Emmett’s sleek bathroom

The main living area of the house (besides the kids’ huge playroom upstairs, and the adults’ basement playrooms that include a fullsized pool table, card table, pinball machine and even a complete home theatre room that seats at least 12) is refined and elegant. Walk through the front door and you’ll be greeted by dark-stained Birch wood floors throughout. As Dan described, they wanted a “cleanlined, primitive, re-purposed look but then thrown in with shiny

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things.” This works beautifully and is definitely like a trip through a modern, coveted Pottery Barn wish list. But there are no run-of-the-mill catalog items here. The huge, long and low couch that frames the entire window was custom-made, and they actually designed the entire living around room it! The dining room table was found at the exclusive ABC home store in New York, where movie stars outfit their brownstones with interior designers in tow! But then there is a cool, old wood bowl that they found at Wilson Antiques, so everything is a little unexpected and refreshing. This couple has a unique style, and it shows. On their long and arduous quest for the perfect couch, table, linens or home accessories, they came across Ultra Chic urban boutiques and furnishing vendors in Chicago and New York. In fact, their eclectic, eye-opening journey has inspired them to open their own store right here in Traverse City. “We realized a need for something that isn’t offered in town currently, our version of a lifestyle store.” They already have a location—ironically, where the Old Lighting Store used to be on Hall Street in what is now known as the Warehouse District. The store name (drumroll, please!) is Wood + Cloth. When we met with Dan and Meridith, they had just returned from a New York buying trip! As a transplanted East Coast city girl myself who has walked through their stunning home, I can’t wait to see what they wow us with there!

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Bahle’s Suttons Bay The earliest photo of the Bahles’s store from 1878. Bahle’s of Sutton's Bay has been a tradition in the retail community of northern Michigan since 1876. Founded by Lars Bahle who came to Michigan in the 1860’s from Norway. He had 11 children, and in the 1920’s his son Otto and wife Lena took over the store. The wooden floor, counter and stools are still in place today. Bahle’s is one of the oldest family businesses in the state with the fourth generation operating the business. Thank you to Karl Bahle for sharing his cherished photo.

THEN Circa 1878

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN

EXPOSED

BY JOHN A. GESSNER

Autumn Calm I was already huffing and puffing from the short yet steep hike. After a brief climb, I passed through the tree line and the sky opened above me. Beneath my feet the rolling dunes were bathed in a soft golden light, brushed with the delicate fibers of early fall. The trail turned north and ended at the crest of a distant dune, crowned with a cherry tree draped in autumn gold. I closed my eyes and breathed the sweet scent of Lake Michigan as her aroma meandered up the camber of the dune, filtered in the fading grasses. The evening surf sang in the distance. I took of my shoes and moved the soft, cool sand beneath my toes, relishing in the moment and storing the memory for the dark, cold days to come.

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