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“They who sing through the summer must dance in the winter.”

- Italian Proverb

LETTER FROM THE

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Aaron and Kristy Kurjan, Tom and Teri Gorsline

Greetings from Mt. Holiday

and a toast to you, our readers! We decided to gather at one of our favorite local ski spots, Mt. Holiday, because these slopes are where we spend most of our free time in the winter months.

Our kids are on Mt. Holiday’s downhill race team, which requires many hours standing on the slopes cheering. And as any Northern Michigan native would tell you, good footwear is key to a happy winter! That is why a warm pair of boots are my go-to winter necessities (see page 30 for some stylish yet practical suggestions).

When we are not on the hill, we are working hard to bring you the best magazine possible.

As promised, the BayLife team is stepping it up in 2019. We are striving to be bigger and better, while continuing to put a bright spotlight on the best of Northern Michigan. Look for new voices, stunning photography, and excellent content. As always, we will keep supporting the local people, stores, and organizations whose continued determination make our region thrive.

We love our community and are always looking at ways to give back. In this issue, we highlight The Celebrity Dream Room Classic event held at Golden Fowler on February 8th to benefit Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan.

Our fabulous publisher, Teri Gorsline, is one of the local celebrities who was chosen to create a “dream room” for the event. We can’t wait to see what she comes up with, so get your tickets now to support this great cause… And, vote for Teri’s dream room! I look forward to seeing you there!

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I would like to raise a glass to one of our newest writers, Amanda Renkiewicz, who will be writing the CHEERS column going forward. She plans to highlight local libations you will not want to miss. This girl knows her drinks, and is excited to share her favorite watering holes with impressive cocktail lists, starting with Northern Latitudes Distillery in the village of Lake Leelanau.

There is immense beauty in the winter landscape, and the breathtaking photography of John McCormick (starting on page 32) captures it perfectly. We chose his stunning Frankfort lighthouse image for our Holiday 2018 issue and couldn’t resist asking him back to be a part of our winter photography feature. It has been an honor to be able to highlight his work: from the majestic Mackinac Island Bridge cover shot, to the ten-page spread with gorgeous images taken throughout Michigan. His beautiful work reminds us all of how lucky we are to spend our winters, and our years, in Northern Michigan surrounded by incredible, unique beauty. No doubt, John McCormick possesses a talent that speaks for itself!

I hope you are able to find a moment to snuggle up by the fire and enjoy this issue of BayLife Magazine. May the start of 2019 bring you and your family love, laughter and lots of winter fun! Cheers to a New Year… Now, let’s hit the slopes!

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WINTER BEAUTY Landscape photographer, John McCormick of Michigan Nut Photography, highlights the beauty of winter in Michigan.

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ON THE TOWN

18 MOVER & SHAKER

Scott Schulz

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THE SCOOP

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THE DISH

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FARM TO TABLE

By Lisa Maxbauer

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CHEERS

By Amanda Renkiewicz

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WICKED GOOD EATS

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FEELING GOOD

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STYLE IN THE CITY

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A VIEW FROM ABOVE

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HOME STYLE

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PROJECT HOME

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Amanda Renkiewicz CONTRIBUTERS – WRITERS Amanda Renkiewicz, Todd Reed, Erin Simon, Lisa Maxbauer, Teri Gorsline, John McCormick CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Gorsline, Jim Anderson of Anderson Aerial Photography, Todd and Brad Reed Photography, John McCormick of Michigan Nut Photography GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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SCOTT SCHULZ ORTHODONTIST, OWNER SCHULZ ORTHODONTICS When did you know you wanted to be an Orthodontist?

I had braces in high school, and I had a great experience. I loved science and always wanted to pursue a medical degree. My junior year of college, after shadowing medical doctors, my orthodontist asked me “Why not go into orthodontics?” I shadowed him and realized I loved the energy and fun environment of an ortho office working with kids and young adults. I could combine my love of medical science with working with my hands and really knowing my patients. My mind was set.

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What was your plan B if it didn’t work-out?

I was a biochemist at Kellogg’s during college breaks, and I considered sticking with it. It was fun developing new cereals and working in the food industry.

What is something that we would be surprised to know about you?

Kara and I go on a music cruise every year. I love live music and meeting new people. It’s a blast with non-stop entertainment and people from every walk of life.

What do you love most about your profession?

I love the transformation adults and children receive through braces or Invisalign that really brings out their personality. Giving someone the confidence to smile with pride is so rewarding. Getting to know my patients during the process makes it all the better.

Where were you born?

Cleveland, OH but I grew up in Battle Creek, MI

What are 3 words that best describe you?

Energetic, hard-working, loyal Who is your hero?

My mother. Raising four kids, working fulltime, always being supportive and loving everyone around her. She fights for social justice and keeps our family closely tied together. She is amazing.

Tell us what your kids would tell us about you?

They would probably say I am strict and I make them do chores. But I always find time to dance, play games, snuggle and go camping with them.

Is there a quote or words of wisdom you live by?

Work hard, play hard If you could have a superpower what would it be?

To slow down time. I would love to slow the years and enjoy more family time.

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“It’s a great date night out for you and your sweetie,” says Mahn. It’s a not to miss event, heck, tickets are only $50 a couple, grab them while you can. The premise: five rooms, hosted by five celebrities, mentored by five designers, raising money for one great cause! Mike handpicked the local organization Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan.

Now in its eighth year, each Dream Room spotlights local musicians who donate their talents for the evening. Guests stroll room to room experiencing 5 unique personal styles, all while savoring fabulous food and wonderful wine generously donated by local businesses.

“I count my blessings every day. I was lucky to come from a wellfunctioning family, but many of our neighbors aren’t so blessed,” Mahn says. Child and Family Services works with over 20 counties in Northern Michigan. It provides foster care and adoption, 24/7 counseling and suicide prevention, youth services and shelter, and too much more to mention.

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PARTY IN THE WOODS 13th Annual Suds & Snow March 2, 1-6 PM

Beer, wine, cider‌ Sounds like a party in the woods! The 13th Annual Suds & Snow festival on March 2nd is sure to be a rockin’ winter afternoon! The event includes a half mile hike through the backwoods of Timber Ridge Resort. There it will feature two live-music stages featuring local musicians, 20 + craft breweries, and local food vendors.

This event will be tons of winter fun for guests 21+.

FESTIVAL OF RACES 43rd Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races Nordic Skiing and Fat Bike Races February 9 & 10 www.vasa.org Not for the faint at heart these Nordic athletes are hard core!

Snow in Northern Michigan means its time for the 43rd Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races Nordic Skiing and Fat Bike Races. The event includes cross-country skiing competitions held in freestyle, classic, juniors, collegiate, and combo race divisions. The King Vasa Fat Bike Race will take place on Saturday with two distances a 1-lap 20k and a 2-lap 40k. With carefully groomed cross-country ski trails and talented participants the weekend is truly impressive. No doubt, competitors, volunteers, and spectators will all enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the Vasa trails!

THE GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS The Dennos Museum March 5, 8:00 PM

www.dennosmuseum.org A time honored Chinese tradition is back again at the Milliken Auditorium. The Golden Dragon Acrobats have thrilled audiences all over the world performing in over 65 countries and all 50 states since 1978. Direct from Hebei, China, the performers are accomplished athletes, actors and artists who have been training since early childhood. This visual feast is fun for the entire family!

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405 South Union Street, Traverse City Hot diggity, you are going to want to check out these hot dogs! Uptown Dogs is elevating the hot dog to another level, making the move from food truck to casual dining in late 2018. Owner and chef Colbye O’Neil uses locally sourced goods to form his unique creations. He explains, “We source 90% of all of our goods right here in Michigan. Our mustards, sauerkraut and pickles come from local farms. When in season, I use the farmers market for our gourmet tomatoes, radishes, cilantro and even get our potatoes from Jinkens potato farm outside of Kalkaska.” Customer favorites include The Homeslice: braised sauerkraut, caramelized onions, bacon and local kreme mustard. The restaurant’s famous Waffle Dog is a scrumptious smoked sausage wrapped in a waffle and served on a stick.

With the slogan Not Yo Mama’s Hot Dogs, and open until 4am on Friday and Saturday nights, this hipster joint is a late night must-try!

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439 East Eighth Street, Traverse City www.SilverSpruceBrewing.com With a rustic barn decor, the new Silver Spruce Brewing, located on Eighth Street next to Family Video, has a comforting Northern Michigan feel. The bar is framed with large wooden beams with a backsplash made from local reclaimed wood. The owners, Scott Stuhr and Leah Tyrell, have worked in the craft brewery industry for years, moving to Michigan last year from Asheville, North Carolina.

With relatives in the area (Leah’s family is originally from Traverse City), the town became the perfect location for the engaged couple’s latest brewery endeavor. Their taproom creates its own in-house brews that are worth the visit.

Bring the kiddos! Silver Spruce is family friendly and allows outside food, as they do not have a kitchen.

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“I really love the bodegas in New York, where you can just walk in and grab something great to eat,” explains Conlon.

“I felt like the east side of downtown Traverse City was lacking a quick place to grab a bite for lunch or a snack or a beverage.” Starting in February 2019, Marcia Conlon owner of Goodboy Provisions TC. Conlon brings the convenience and yumminess of her dream realized with Goodboy Provisions. The store will provide customers with ample grab and go options including sandwiches, protein snack boxes, packaged snack foods, cold drinks and brewed coffee.

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FARM TO

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LISA MAXBAUER PRICE

Local blackberries

Local blueberries

Local pumpkin

PUMPKIN SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Directions:

Ingredients: 25 ginger snap cookies, finely crushed 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2. Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the sugar and vanilla with a mixer until well blended. Mix in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Remove 1-1/2 cups of the white batter; place in separate bowl. Stir remaining 1/4 cup sugar, the pumpkin, and spices into remaining white batter.

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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix gingersnap crumbs, pecans and butter; press firmly into bottom of springform pan.

3. Spoon half of the pumpkin batter into crust; top with spoonfuls of half of the reserved plain white batter. Repeat layers. Cut through layers with knife several times to create marble effect.

4. Bake 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely.

Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Top with favorite garnish.

LISA MAXBAUER PRICE is the author of the children’s food book Squash Boom Beet. She leads cooking segments on the TV show UpNorth Family on TV 29&8. Lisa’s ancestors arrived in Traverse City around 1864 and founded Maxbauer Meat Market. Even though the store is no longer in her family, they have remained foodies ever since. She lives in Traverse City with her husband and children. @lisamaxbauer www.squashboombeet.com For this recipe Lisa used local ingredients from these farms: • Local pumpkin from Omena Organics • Local blueberries from Buchan’s Blueberry Hill • Local blackberries from Guntzviller’s Berry and Vegetable Farm

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CHEERS AMANDA RENKIEWICZ

Northern Latitudes Distillery 112 E. Philip Street Lake Leelanau, MI

www.northernlatitudesdistillery.com Like the North Star directing weary travelers to their final destination, Northern Latitudes Distillery is a bright spot for visitors, especially in the chilly months of winter. Owned by Mark and Mandy Moseler, Northern Latitudes first opened in 2012. Boasting an impressive list of bourbons, rums, vodkas, liqueurs and more, the handcrafted small batch distillery uses Michigan’s bountiful agricultural products to stay as local as possible.

Northern Latitudes Distillery owners, Mark and Mandy Moseler, with her parents Ginny and Dave.

The tasting room, located on M‑204 in the village of Lake Leelanau, is as unique as the spirits that are created on-site.

From the slab wood beams, to the massive black ash bar tops, the room has that special “where the North begins” feeling. Free tastings, barware and gifts items, a delightfully knowledgeable staff, and a comfortable seating area make it an exceptional experience.

With a cocktail list to satisfy everyone’s palate, the distillery also helps those who are weary of winter to spice up their day. Their Mocha Coffee is a reviving mix of Mackinac Island Fudge Chocolate Liqueur, hot chocolate, whipped cream, and cinnamon. The Cafe Saskanilla is a similar variation, with Saskatoon Berry Liqueur and French vanilla creamer. Interested in something more fruit forward?

Ginny’s Famous Hot Grog, a fourth-generation family recipe, has your choice of Deer Camp Straight Bourbon Whiskey or Manitou Passage Gin, pineapple and cranberry juice, cloves, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The feeling in your fingers will soon return as you thaw out and relax into the buoyant ambiance of the venue.

The term “family run” takes on new meaning with the Moseler bunch. “Both of my parents have worked with us from the beginning to get this distillery up and running. My mom has been our bartender up until this past spring and now she’s in charge of the new room that we call ‘the chamber.’ My dad has always been our lead ‘spirit guide’ at our tasting bar,” Mandy says. Mark’s parents were involved in the production end of the business and bottled and labeled thousands of bottles. Zoe, Mark and Mandy’s daughter, has been a part of everything, from gluing prohibition pictures on their bags to peeling lemons for limoncello.

The fantastic staff is made up mostly of retirees: many retired teachers, a retired principal, a retired lawyer, a retired engineer, retired health care workers, a retired fire chief and more. “Great spirits and great employees are what have allowed Northern Latitudes Distillery to be here going into our seventh year!” the Moselers agree.

A M A N DA’ S W I N T E R HAPPY HOUR PICKS Chandlers, Petoskey, daily 4-7pm Chateau Chantal, Old Mission Peninsula, Sundays Low Bar, Traverse City, Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm Georgina’s, Traverse City, Monday-Thursday 4-6pm The Parlor, Traverse City, daily 4-7pm

Amanda Renkiewicz is a Traverse City native who loves bringing local establishments into the limelight. She can be found where wine is poured or fun is happening! She holds a Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University, studied Conservation and Environmental Sustainability at Columbia University and earned a Masters of Sustainable Business from Aquinas College.

She is also a member of the New York City Alumnae of Alpha Omicron Pi.

wicked GOOD EATS Off the Beaten Track!

Foodie Gems you need to discover.

Up North

THERE IS NOTHING MORE HEARTWARMING THAN DELICIOUS COMFORT FOOD IN THE WINTER. WE HAVE GATHERED SOME LOCAL FAVORITES TO SHARE WITH YOU.

Comfort Food Baby Back Ribs

Slow roasted falling off the bone tender with a housemade cherry BBQ sauce, mojo slaw, and mashed potatoes.

The New York Restaurant 101 State Street, Harbor Springs www.TheNewYork.com

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken, onions, carrots, celery, green beans, corn and peas in a flaky crust.

Grand Traverse Pie Company www.GTpie.com

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Monk N’ Cheese

Garlic and thyme monterey jack cream, applewood smoked bacon tossed with cavatappi pasta with sriracha maple buttermilk fried chicken.

7 Monks Taproom 128 South Union Street, Traverse City

All American Burger

Bacon, cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard.

Bubba’s Burgers & Bar 428 E. Front Street, Traverse City www.tcbubbas.com

White Cheddar Ale Soup

Served with mustard pretzel crouton topping.

North Peak Brewing Company 400 West Front Street, Traverse City www.NorthPeak.net

Mushroom Caps

Stuffed with crab cake, broiled in garlic butter with homemade garlic toast.

Boone’s Long Lake Inn 7208 Secor Road, Traverse City www.Booneslli.com

More delicious Northern Michigan

Comfort Food

Pho Saigon

Rice noodle soup served in an aromatic bone broth garnished with scallions, sweet onion and cilantro.

Served with fresh basil, bean sprouts, jalapeno, and lime.

The Good Bowl Eatery 328 East Front Street, Traverse City www.GoodBowlEatery.com

Chicken Artichoke at Old Mission Tavern Tomato Basil Soup at The Dish Cafe Friday Fried Chicken at Raduno Chili at Mt. Holiday French Onion Soup at The Greenhouse Cafe Folgarelli’s Handmade Meatballs Tomato Soup en Croute at Amical Croque Madame at Patisserie Amie Spaghetti con Carne at Sorellina

FEELING

GOOD

Move It, Move It! Mettle & Moxie • 1126 Barlow Suite 3B, Traverse City

It is the time of year when many people are looking to get back into shape after a few too many cookies. If this is you, high intensity training sessions may be your perfect solution. Mettle & Moxie is a private gym focused on personal training and small group strength classes. The client focused facility tailors personal programs to each individual based on the person’s current health and fitness goals.

The gym’s small group classes are unique, and each session is a progressive program that builds from week to week focusing on gaining strength and efficiency in six foundational movement patterns (squat, lunge, hinge, push, pull, and core). The gym caters to a diverse group of clientele with participants of all ages ranging from youth to active aging seniors.

Physical abilities vary, with sessions for beginners up to professional athletes. “We want Mettle & Moxie to feel like more than just a gym,” said owner Melissa Ray. “We wanted to create a community of people who support and encourage each other and a safe and inclusive space where everyone feels welcomed.”

Owner of Mettle & Moxie, Melissa Ray with colleague, Josh Concannon.

www.mettleandmoxie.com

Be Mindful with Zenvelope Mindfulness is a concept we all strive for in our day to day lives, but sometimes the act of being present is difficult to achieve. Enter Zenvelope, a simple envelope with a big message.

Zenvelope’s mission is to improve the daily lives of their customers by providing mindfulness tools and knowledge to help be more present. How is this goal achieved? The envelope is a mindfulness tool, not a cell phone case. It is a purposeful tool to help individuals let go of technology and reconnect with the world around them by placing their phone in the the envelope. Founder Kristy McDonald is passionate about helping people reach their full potential. A businesswoman, yoga instructor, and entrepreneur, she started consulting in mindfulness in 2015. For her, a large part of being “mindful” is disconnecting from her phone and she encourages others to do the same.

“Life is amazing – the world is beautiful – and people are missing it by seeing the world through their devices,” says McDonald. “Devices and technology are amazing, but they’re lenses, and they don’t capture life as sweetly and completely as being engaged directly.”

Zenvelope’s sleek look is actually a clever design: the red circle in the middle of the logo is symbolic of the power button on devices. The black circles are called an Enso: a sacred symbol in the Zen tradition.

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Zenvelope creator, Kristy McDonald with her husband, Stephen McDonald, and their children, Harper, Sophia and Ian.

TRAVERSE CITY DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Whether it’s Sunsets on the Deck Overlooking the Lake, or Morning Coffee on the Front Porch next to the Bubbling Fountain, this Home will Fortify You Daily.

New Year, New You

Anthony Van Vreede, MD, FAAD

Laurel Leithauser MD, FAAD, FACMS

Both of our physicians, Anthony Van Vreede, MD and Laurel Leithauser, MD are board-certified dermatologists.

Dr. Leithauser is also a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and skin cancer specialist.

Reach places previously only accessible by paw.

(231) 486-0230 • 1225 West Front Street, Suite C, Traverse City

• 572 FT of Private Lake Frontage on over 3 Fairy Tale Acres, Your Private Estate.

• Custom, Stunning 3400 Sq. Ft. Main Floor Living.

4BR/3.5BA, Hardwood Floors • Heated Floors in Kitchen, Dining & Baths. Walk-out Lower Level for expansion.

• Maintenance-free Lakeside Deck; Attached, Heated 3-car garage; 34x48 Pole Bldg.

• Phenomenal Landscaping by Brian Zimmerman, Natural Gas Generator. $795,000 6 miles west of downtown TC 511 East Front Street, Traverse City

The world keeps getting smaller.

Leave a small footprint.

The Confidence to Laugh Out Loud Northern Michigan’s most experienced stone artisans.

In-house design, fabrication and service.

Introducing the all-new 2015 Subaru Outback. At 33 mpg,* it’s the most fuel-efficient midsize crossover in America.† Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE™ provides go-anywhere

Invisalign and custom orthodontics for maximum esthetics and function.

traction and stability. Being named a 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick provides peace of mind. All to better help you explore the season. Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

Installation photo galleries at www.stratusmarble.com

Outback. Well-equipped at $24,895** ®

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1747 S. Garfield • Traverse City, MI 49686 Subaru and Outback are registered trademarks. *EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i models. Actual mileage may vary. †(231) Based947-9000 on EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for 2015 • www.cherrycapitalsubaru.com

model vehicles within the IHS Automotive, Polk Non-Luxury Midsize CUV segment. **MSRP excludes destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees. Retailer sets actual price. 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited pictured has an MSRP of $29,995. Vehicle shown with available accessories.

1760 Northern Star Drive, Traverse City

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Specialist in Orthodontics for Children and Adults

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Traverse City: 231-929-3200 Charlevoix: 231-237-0955

XV Crosstrek.™ Learn more at subaru.com 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek models are certified as Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV). PZEV emissions warranty applies to only certain states. See dealer for complete information on emissions and new car limited warranties. *Based on JD Power crossover segmentation and US EPA fueleconomy.gov. †EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek CVT models.

Actual mileage may vary.

Dr. Scott Schulz

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To take the road less traveled, I’ll need new boots!

These boots were made for walkin’ Snow and ice won’t stop the stylish in Northern Michigan! These winter boots feature waterproof exteriors, breathable construction and anti-slip technology. Most importantly, they are specifically made for cold temperatures. With so many sporty styles to choose from, which high-tech option would you pick?

MALIX BOOT BY AMMANN Bahnhof Sport, Petoskey $425

OLGA BOOT

BY PAJAR CANADA

MAGESTA2 NUT BOOT

BY SANTANA CANADA

Golden Shoes, Traverse City $150

Plamondons Shoes, Traverse City $250

BOGS SNOWDAY TALL BOOTS

Boyne Country Sports, Traverse City & Petoskey $120

WINTER CARNIVAL BOOTS

BY SOREL Golden Shoes, Traverse City $140

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SPLUGEN BOOT BY AMMANN Bahnhof Sport, Petoskey $330

ADIRONDACK BLACK PATENT BOOT

BY UGG

Robert Frost Fine Footwear, Traverse City $250

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WINTER BEAU TY Photography by John McCormick of Michigan Nut Photography

“AN ICY WINTER SUNRISE”

A quiet moment in nature watching this peaceful sunrise, and the gentle sounds of the pancake ice bobbing around. Photo taken at Lighthouse County Park on Lake Huron near Port Hope, Michigan.

“WINTER AT THE BEACH”

An unseasonably warm January sunrise on the shores of Lake Huron,Tawas Point State Park, East Tawas, MI.

“POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE”

Winter losing its icy grip at Point Betsie.

The combination of the morning sun, and the melting ice made the water in Lake Michigan a gorgeous aqua blue, typical of this area.

“MOONLIT NIGHT AT ELLIOT FALLS” Elliot Falls basking in the light of the moon. This little gem of a waterfall is located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Traverse City’s Best Kept Secret

“NORTHERN LIGHTS”

Wine, Liquor & Craft Beers USDA high choice meats, house-made meals to-go, specialty meats smoked on site, Friday night ribs, sandwiches made-to-order as well as house-made sides and salads. Large seafood selection.

Follow us on Facebook for deals of the day @Bayside-Market

“FROZEN LIGHT” St. Joseph, MI

“MILKY OVER AU SABLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE” Located along the shores of Lake Superior in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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“SAND POINT ICE CURTAINS”

Shelly McCormick checking out the Sand Point Ice Curtains. The frozen columns of blue-green ice form from spring water trickling down from above. Simple, stunning, and pretty scary being in there too!

“GRAND ISLAND ICE CAVES”

These ice cave photos were taken along the historic and beautiful Grand Island shoreline, part of Lake Superior. When Michigan has a cold winter, Munising Bay can freeze over, making it possible to cross the ice to the island. McCormick and his wife, Shelly (pictured), always check with the locals first for information regarding the ice conditions, and where to cross. "It's an amazing thing to see, ice curtains over 30 feet tall and hidden caves to find and explore. Ice cleats, snowshoes, or ice crampons are a must, along with a warm pair of boots,” says McCormick.

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Treat Yourself

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MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER: John McCormick Photographer and owner of Michigan Nut Photography

John McCormick has been interested in photography since he was a young boy. “My father had a German-made 35mm camera that he brought home from overseas that I was fascinated with,” he explains. “It was around 1982 when I purchased my first single-lens reflex camera and started shooting Michigan landscapes as a hobby.”

Premier Floral Design and Gift Emporium, specializes in unique gifts and custom flower arrangements for every season and occasion.

John McCormick and his wife, Shelly, at Horseshoe Falls in Munising, Michigan.

There is beauty in all of Michigan, but McCormick is drawn to Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. He especially enjoys shooting at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. To him, this area has everything a nature photographer could ask for: spectacular sunsets, sand dunes, pristine rivers and streams, beautiful waterfalls, rock formations and sandstone cliffs. Another subject he enjoys photographing are stunning lighthouses throughout the state. He expands, “I really enjoy shooting them in late autumn when the storms are blowing in off of the lakes, and in winter when freezing spray encases them with a beautiful coating of ice.”

A lifelong Michigan resident, McCormick has been taking stunning photographs of nature and landscape for over 30 years. Married to his wife Shelly, they have three sons, a daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters. To view more of his work, visit www.michigannutphotography.com

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons 800 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City (231) 947-1167 premierfloraldesign@yahoo.com

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BY J I M A N D E R S O N

MT. HOLIDAY Traverse City’s beloved Mt. Holiday is a four seasons outdoor recreation haven complete with a lodge serving food and drinks.

Formed in 1949, the community non-profit boasts multiple winter activities including downhill skiing, tubing, and a terrain park.

In the summer months they offer hiking, biking trails, and zip-line tours. www.andersonaerialphotography.com

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BY J I M A N D E R S O N

HICKORY HILLS SKI AREA AND TRAVERSE BAYS Hickory Hills Ski Area is better than ever in 2019!

This 125 acre tiny treasure is owned and operated by the City of Traverse City and has received significant renovations in the past year. www.andersonaerialphotography.com

Happy New Year

from

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Financial Consulting Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

10850 E. Traverse Hwy, Ste. 5575 Traverse City, MI 49684 231-922-4213 800-782-0228

www.HBBFCG.com Ryan M. Black, Financial Advisor; Glenn C. Hirt, Managing Director – Investment Officer and Renae A. Brown, Senior Registered Client Associate Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC. 1217-00638

Protecting Land in your community since 1991

www.gtrlc.org Hickory Meadows, Protected 2005 Photo by: Heather Higham, Snap Happy Gal Photography

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“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”

- Jane Austen

THE LUXURY LOOK: VELVET Velvet is everywhere these days in fashion, accessories, and home decor. Why so popular? Because not only does velvet look beautiful, it is one of the softest fabrics available. Find the luxurious fabric as the main event on a bold colored sofa in a library or den. Incorporate the trend on smaller accent pieces throughout the home, on a small stool, a throw, or a pouf. This glamorous fabric isn’t just for high-end homes anymore… it is mainstream, baby! Many stores offer high-tech velvet options that are stain resistant, washable and lowmaintenance. Cozy up with velvet this winter!

ACCENT CHAIR

Home Works Interiors, Traverse City

IRON STOOL WITH VELVET CUSHION

PATINA VELVET THROW

VELVET CHAIR

Betsie Bay Furniture, Frankfort

Golden Fowler, Traverse City

Betsie Bay Furniture, Frankfort

VELVET PILLOW

Golden Fowler, Traverse City

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Love Welcomes All. Early Service in the Chapel at 8:15 am Upbeat & Casual Service at 9 am Traditional Service with Organ & Choir at 11 am

‘YOUR IMAGINATION IS THE LIMIT TO WHAT WE CAN DO’

Every Sunday Morning. tccentralumc.org 222 S. Cass Street Traverse City, MI 49684 231-946-5191 exploring faith & spirituality through worship

(231) 642-5085 HomeWorksinteriors.store

3403 Veterans Dr Traverse City, MI 49684 231.620.1130 eetko.com

Shaun and Crystal Gober, Owners

607 Randolph Street Suite 102, Traverse City, MI

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PROJECT

HOME WITH ERIN SIMON

NEW

YEAR, N E W LY

ORGANIZED HOME

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s most of us know, a home is more than just a house. It’s a place we feel warm, safe and comfortable. With our long Northern Michigan winters, it’s important to have a place that is cozy and calm. A cluttered space can prevent serenity and instead feel overwhelming and stressful.

With the new year upon us, it’s the perfect time to tackle that clutter and give your home a fresh start.

With a busy family, function is always important. One way I stay organized is having an entryway system that collects mail, school work, and bills. I start the clutter-free life before I even walk in the door. After grabbing the mail, I head straight to the recycling bin to quickly discard any junk mail, catalogs and flyers. Keeping only the important items helps clutter from building up, and it immediately eliminates half of the paper coming into the house.

Bins, baskets and containers are a great way you can keep a home in order. Start in the mudroom with baskets for hats, gloves, shoes, and ski gear. Bins pepper my pantry holding snacks, baking items, and cooking supplies. When similar items are stored together, it’s easier to find them. The containers continue in the hall closet where medicines and first aid supplies are corralled for easy access.

Erin Simon is a declutter expert and owner of Clutter Funk home organizing service.

She lives in Traverse City with her husband and two children. www.clutterfunk.com

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ERIN’S TOP

TIPS

• Purge first, then organize.

• Recycle or donate as much as possible.

• Showcase the home décor you love, donate the rest.

• When organizing closets, pull everything out and only put back in what you use.

• The Women’s Resource Center and Father Fred are two great local donation options.

• Don’t feel like you have to tackle everything at once, organizing takes time.

interior design services

Kim Hooker, Interior Designer

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C R E E K

INTERIORS SHOWROOM & DESIGN STUDIOS

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Parade of Homes award winning house designed and engineered

by EETKO Builders

In a heavily wooded forest in Grand Traverse County, a striking

modern farmhouse sits like a jewel surrounded by endless natural beauty. The Parade of Homes build was completed by EETKO Builders founder Shaun Gober.

EETKO, which stands for ‘Energy Efficient Turn Key Originals’, began as the brainchild of Shaun and his wife Crystal.

“We wanted to build unique homes that have equally unique traits, from roof lines to floors, where each finish is specific to the design of that home,” Shaun explains.

They became interested in the increasing popularity of the rustic style, and decided to try their hand at it for a stunning family home. The sizable build has 2100 square feet on the main level, with 2000 in the finished basement and another 460 in a bonus room above the garage. Containing five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a two-car garage built with extra space, there is opportunity for entertaining to the maximum. With unique features and delightful details, the home exudes comfort, warmth, and style.

The exterior of the home sets the tone immediately, with a long driveway leading to a manicured lawn with classic fieldstone landscaping. Harbor gray siding is accented by black windows and pillars. On top of the roof, a handmade copper flying heron serves as a glamorous weather vane.

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As you open the front door,

an intricate tiled mosaic of a compass is laid out. The black, blue, white and yellow colors create a show stopping detail for visitors. The first look at the open interior is breathtaking, and designed to perfection. A large dining table with carved circle legs is paired with eclectic, light blue chairs. The room is set between the wide windows looking outside and a wrought iron staircase leading downstairs. At the head of the table is a white sliding barn door leading to the pantry. Inside, a small indoor herb garden is strategically placed at the window, and plenty of shelving and cabinetry allow for all of the necessities to feed a family or throw a dinner party.

Back in the main space, a beautiful kitchen serves as the

heart of the home. With trendy tiles put together in an artistic design for the backsplash, and a massive farmer’s sink, the design is both edgy and comforting. The white custom quartz countertops shine against the dark cabinets. Open wood shelving on both sides of a square window capture a sense of rustic chic. The island was made from two slabs of wood from a walnut tree in Leelanau County, and the result is true craftsmanship. Another unique feature is the handmade barn wood range hood. The material was repurposed from a local barn over a century old. Poised over a large gas range, the hood is an ode to nature with light wood accents against the darker sections.

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Each bedroom is designed

with intention. In the master, hand crafted coffered ceilings are a shade of off-white, with navy blue paint in between. The walls have the same blue, while tall wainscotting breaks up the color and adds dimension.

Can lights in the ceiling are perfectly placed, while floor to ceiling transom windows let in significant natural light. A 10x10 walk in closet allows for a plethora of organizational systems. Inside the master bath is another masterpiece. A freestanding tub, huge walk in shower with a rain head, and double sinks in the enormous vanity make it yet another show stopper. Distressed wood paneling continues the farmhouse feel, while the floor and ceiling tile are intricately designed with Classic Twenties SomerTile.

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Beautiful Suttons Bay Condo BayLife Jan/Feb 1/9/19

Why live in the city when you can live in a Village! Access to all amenities by walking or biking - no need for a car here!

Complete New Build by True Blue Builders - top of the line finishes throughout- granite, tile, appliances, natural gas fireplace, built ins throughout. Bay Views! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, municpal water/sewer. The location couldn’t be better - Leelanau Trail in front, Suttons Bay ammenities with fine restaurants & shopping, 700’ GT Bay frontage, marina (slips may be available), Pool, Tennis Court, Spa, Fitness, Landscaped. Ready to occupy for the 2019 season, This is special with the best ...of finishes for the buyer demanding the Best! $329,000 (1856006)

Cory Beuerle

Cell: 231-631-7653 corybeuerle@gmail.com Northland 325 N. St. Joseph St.• Suttons Bay • 231-271-CORY (2679)

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Just beyond the kitchen, a cozy family room

is spacious and ideal for family gatherings. A stacked brick fireplace resides at the head of the room, and the soothing scent of a real wood fire drifts through the house. Flanked on each side by built-in open shelving, the 48� Fuego Flame fireplace is a centerpiece of the home. The hearth serves as storage for more logs. Whirling above the room is a huge 72� galvanized steel windmill fan. The statement piece was hand painted by Shaun with Modern Masters bronze paint, then dried outside in the sunshine to cast a bronze patina finish over it.

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AWARD WINNING WINE LIST OVER 300 WINES A WIDE SELECTION OF BEERS & SPIRITS The New York Restaurant in downtown Harbor Springs offers an eclectic cuisine in a comfortable setting, overlooking Little gourmet dining, a professional and attentive wait staff and talented bartenders.

Our restaurant opens daily at 5:00 p.m. and features nightly appetizer and dinner specials, which may include such delicious dishes as oysters on the half shell, mussels Provencal, walleye, rack of lamb and many other favorites.

Corner of Bay & State Streets in Downtown Harbor Springs 231-526-1904 • www.TheNewYork.com

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While most basements are disregarded or used simply for

storage, this home’s basement is, in a word, cool. Inspired by the 1920’s speakeasy style, Shaun and Crystal stepped back in time to design a fantastic space. A trip down the stairs reveals light blue shiplap with two matching glass windows. As pretty as it is, the real thrill comes from opening one of the windows that is actually a door, and slipping into a hidden billiard room and movie theater. Talk about impressing your guests!

Shaun wanted to make this edgy space without increasing expenses, and the end result is a fantastic success.

Back in the main basement area, more awaits to delight the visitor. As the pièce de résistance, a mammoth bar over fifteen feet long is ready to provide people with specialty cocktails. The dark mahogany wood sets the stage for a party, and liquor bottles on glass shelves are reflected back in the glass mirrored backing. The reflective, vertical material on the exterior of the bar adds a sleek appeal. Shaun built a speakeasy within an already spectacular home, and the effect is dazzling. For the lucky overnight guest, step just a few feet away to your spare bedroom and a bathroom with a massaging jet steam shower. The only difficulty of staying at this home would be leaving.

Shaun Gober, Owner of EETKO Builders

Shaun and Crystal’s ability to create a vision to help each customer imagine their new home helps spark new and ingenious ideas that are unique and personal to each build. From the compass in the entryway, to a gloriously appointed kitchen, and to the hidden billiard room, originality and creativity resonante in this thrilling family home, proving the EETKO mantra that “your imagination is the limit to what we can do”.

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A LOOK BACK

HICKORY HILLS CONSTRUCTION ca. 1960 PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRAVERSE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY.

Located in the heart of Traverse City, Hickory Hills ski area is in the process of upgrading their facilities thanks to a community effort lead by non-profit Preserve Hickory. These photos show the ski hill being cleared and construction in the 1960’s. Photographed by former police chief Jack Bensley. www.Preservehickory.com

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INTRODUCING THE FIRST-EVER CADILLAC XT4 2019 CADILLAC XT4 1-800-250-6881 231-946-5540 1747 S. Garfield Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 SerraCadillacofTraverseCity.com

NORTHERN ENCOUNTERS

Perched

CAPTURED BY TODD AND BRAD REED PHOTOGRAPHY

by Todd Reed You know that winter has arrived when the Snowy Owls start their “snow bird” migrations south towards Michigan. Admiring this beautiful creature from a respectful distance with my largest telephoto lens was one of Michigan’s outdoor spiritual experiences that we live to savor and share with others.

Nikon D800. F5.6 at 1/500, ISO 800. 500mm lens with a 1.4 extender at 700mm. On a tripod without a flash. 2:28 pm on November 21, 2015. www.toddandbradreed.com

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU INTRODUCING

PERSONALIZED CORRECTION DESIGNED FOR YOUR SKIN

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