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Stop Selling Out Our Military How did we as a nation become so shallow? Why would we willingly sacrifice yet another generation of service members to be physically and mentally maimed while protecting a pampered, dictatorial Middle East kingdom? Is it simply so we can save a nickel or a dime at the gas pumps?

The United States is the world’s largest weapons exporter, a position it has held since the late 1990s. Our biggest customer is Saudi Arabia. The “deal-maker-in-chief ” touts his latest $110 billion arms sale to this repressive regime as proof-positive of his genius. And now, to block an expanded Russian arms deal to the Saudis, he offers to grease the skids even more by committing our military. The United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Spain don’t feel any need to commit troops.

One wonders why the Saudis seem unable to resolve their own conflicts. After all, they have spent uncounted hundreds of billions worldwide while only engaging some rebels from Yemen. Much like those in our own government, they are eager to fight and stand their ground — to the very last drop of someone else’s blood.

Make no mistake about it. Iran is not some failed nation-state. For better or worse, it is a dominant force of Middle Eastern geopolitics. Clear, concise, and direct statecraft by career foreign service officials should always be a better option than befuddled tweets and threatening taunts echoed by professional yes-men who perpetually avoid military service.

Our service members are burdened enough. Our veterans still struggle in their daily lives. To use them as surrogates in another for-profit arms deal (or real-estate venture) must never be allowed.

John Hunter, Traverse City

Watch Out for Line 5 Fallacies Recently, several boards of commissioners have been asked to vote on a resolution in support of Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel. At our WATCH (Water and Air Team Charlevoix) annual meeting in August, we discussed this unfortunate maneuver by Enbridge, and we are very much opposed.

I have read a model of the proposed resolution, and it is clearly a litany of Enbridge propaganda. Virtually all of the “whereas” paragraphs in the model have been disproved by a rebuttal from FLOW (For Love of Water). Please go to their website if you have not seen this. I will not list each item. I would just like to mention some highlights: The first item talks about Line 5 being safe and reliable. It has been documented to be neither. This is an insult to everyone’s intelligence.

Another item that has received a lot of attention expresses the need for propane in the Upper Peninsula. FLOW discusses propane supplier Plains All American as a viable alternative. This company can easily expand to deliver propane from its existing facility in the U.P.’s Rapid River. They can also increase their capacity at Kincheloe, also in the U.P. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has made a clear point that she said “was being lost in a cloud of political rhetoric.”

She said, “Let’s get one thing straight: We are asking the court to order a shutdown of Line 5 only after a reasonable notice period to allow orderly adjustments by affected parties.”

We would like to encourage the commissioners of our counties to not allow Enbridge to lead you down a path that would put the waters of Lake Michigan — and our economy, which relies on protecting our environment — in grave danger. Your responsibilities are to the people of Michigan, not to a huge Canadian corporation. If you are reading this, please ask your commissioners to vote against this ill-conceived resolution.

My request: All the riders (all ages) need to know how to yield to walkers. We can’t always hear you coming up behind, so announcing “On your left!” early, as you’re approaching, would be helpful; not riding up on someone and then yelling “On your left!” That is very startling! I am also asking that the riders give the walker a wide berth.

I am genuinely happy to see so many kids involved in such a healthy, outdoor activity. I am just asking for all bike riders — kids and adults — to be considerate of Crime and Rescue Map......................................7 walkers and know how to share the “road.” A Septic Battle in Kalkaska................................10 American Dreams, American Nightmare...........13 Thanks in advance.

Real Estate for the Rest of Us.........................14 Chris Clute, Traverse City Home Design Trends......................................17 A Day in the Life of a B&B Owner....................20 But What About … ?

Pop Goes the Park........................................24 Congratulations to Alex Walsh from Seen.......................................................26 Northwestern Michigan College. Alex Boyne City’s Water Street Café......................29 [profiled on the Sept. 16 issue’s Top 10 page] was admitted to Harvard this fall as one of only 12 transfer students.

Harvard is also at NMC. Dr. Constanza ................................................30-34 Hazelwood, the NMC Water Studies Institute Education and Outreach Coordinator, spent part of 10 summers with Harvard’s Graduate School of Education Project Zero.

As part of Project Zero Dr. Hazelwood was Four Score.....................................................38 hired to both teach and facilitate workshops Nightlife.........................................................39 for other educators. As a coordinator and teacher, she brings what she learned from working with Project Zero to NMC. Harvard, described by Northern Express Top Ten...........................................................5 as “arguably the most prestigious university Spectator/Stephen Tuttle....................................6 Opinion..............................................................8 in the country” also exists at NMC. Modern Rock/Kristi Kates................................36 Alan Newton, Traverse City Film................................................................37 Advice..........................................................40 Crossword...................................................41 Freewill Astrology..........................................41 Classifieds..................................................42

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Robert McQuilkin, Frankfort Love Norte, But …

It looks like the Norte bicycle riding program has become very popular, judging from the large groups of children and adults around the Grand Traverse County Civic Center track in the afternoons. I have observed this on many occasions, as that is one of my go-to places for an after-work dog walk.

I have been wanting to write this letter for the past several months, but resisted, not wanting to sound like a complainer or someone negative toward kids. However, when I had to once again back off of the track with my dog to avoid someone running into me on their bike — this time one of the bicycling adults — I decided I needed to voice my concern.

When walking my dog, I stay very close to the right side of the track. There is plenty of room to pass on the left, yet people ride way too close, making me feel like I have to move out of their way. This turns a relaxing walk into a stressful experience, constantly having to be afraid of what is going to come up behind you!

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Grape stompin’ Crush grapes the old-fashioned way – with your feet! Celebrate this year’s wine grape harvest at the 20th Annual Harvest Festival at Chateau Chantal, TC 12-4pm on Sat., Oct. 5. This free event includes a mini slurpin’ seminar, grape stompin’, and a mini distillation seminar. Wine tasting will also be available 11am-7pm. chateauchantal.com

4 Civil War-era Shipwrecks Discovered Two Civil War-era schooners have been discovered in the depths of Lake Michigan between Beaver Island and North Fox Island.

The discovery of the Peshtigo and the St. Andrews, which lay side-by-side in 200 feet of water, was announced this month by a group of maritime history enthusiasts, according to Great Lakes historian Brendon Baillod, writing in shipwreckworld.com.

The site was located by Boyne City diver Bernie Hellstrom. Hellstrom had been exploring the lake bottom with a sounder when he discovered a “huge obstruction” that provoked further investigation.

Hellstrom first dove the site in June and found the wrecks in incredible states of preservation laying 10 feet apart. A gash on the side of one of the vessels indicate the boats collided and quickly sank.

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Stormcloud’s Pulled Pork

Stormcloud is best known for its beers, and justifiably so. The Frankfort brewery now distributes its popular Birdwalker Blonde Ale, Whiled Away IPA, and Rainmaker Ale at hundreds of stores across the state. But its culinary side is equally in demand. Tops among the Stormcloud fan club: its inventive pizzas, Posh Squash sandwich (with zucchini, summer squash, red peppers, goat cheese, Parmesan, red wine vinaigrette, fresh garden herbs), and — one of our favorites — pulled pork, available two fabulous and unexpected ways: For the sandwich, the savory pork, drenched in house-made smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, is piled high on Indian Naan bread and topped with coleslaw and pickles.

Simple ingredients, perfectly paired. The pulled pork is also a key ingredient in Stormchos, the brewpub’s take on nachos. Atop the chips are the aforementioned smoky-sweet pork, but this time in a lightly spicier style, with chipotle queso, green onions, pico de gallo, and cilantro crema. The sandwich is $10.50; the nachos — excuse me, the Stormchos — $10.

Find the Stormcloud Brewing Company pub at 303 Main St. in Frankfort. (231) 352-0118, www.stormcloudbrewing.com

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Halloween — aka, “the witching hour,” as the beloved 1993 comedy Hocus Pocus reminds us annually — is nearly upon us. So what better time for a little Stephen King?

This September, the prolific Master of Horror is at it again, this time with a decadent kidpowered publication,“The Institute.” The novel opens on a sleepy Minnesota town in the middle of the night, where 12-year-old Luke Ellis has just been abducted. He wakes inside The Institute: a terror dome committed to extracting psychological forces form gifted children. The subject of an endless sentence to a place from which no one has ever made it out alive, Luke’s desperation for escape intensifies with each quickly turning page. A true psych-thriller with roots in realia, “The Institute” is a scare that will satisfy — just not your sweet tooth.

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FUN FOR ALL: LEFT FOOT CHARLEY HARVEST FESTIVUS Left Foot Charley Winery will host its 13th Annual Harvest Festivus on Sunday, October 6th at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City. This German themed, fun for all ages event offers fresh cider, wine and cider by the glass, winemakers in lederhosen, live German Oompah music, horsedrawn carriage rides, face painting, and wine tasting. Live Oompah music will play from 12pm-2pm, face painting will be held from 3pm-5pm and carriage rides around the village will be from 12pm-3pm.

The event has free entry and is open to all-ages from 12pm-6pm.

Left Foot Charley wines and ciders and food by Uptown Dogs will be available all day long.

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Take a Tour of Bruce Catton’s Benzonia

In 1972, famed historian Bruce Catton published a memoir of his boyhood in Benzie County called “Waiting for the Morning Train.”

The Benzie Area Historical Society will offer a walking tour of Catton’s Benzonia at 1pm Sunday, Oct. 13, highlighting places mentioned in Catton’s book.

The tour will begin at the Mills Community House and will be led by Jane Purkis, the Benzie Area Historical Museum curator.

For more information call the museum at (231) 882-5539 or meet at The Mills Community House in Benzonia 15 minutes before the tour. The walk will cover a half-mile and is expected to take an hour and a half.

For the Love of Water & Art It might feel these days that our policy and lawmakers don’t give a damn about protecting our water resources.

Someone who does: Higher Art Gallery Owner and artist Shanny Brooke, who is dedicating one of her two annual community fundraisers to FLOW, For the Love of Water — the fine folks who provide legal services and action to help the public fight against Enbridge’s agedout Line 5 pipeline, Nestle’s groundwater withdrawals, Flint’s water crisis, and more. How can you help Brooke help FLOW help us? Buy a ticket ($30 each; 100% goes to FLOW) and attend Artists for FLOW, a special fundraiser and the opening of “Source,” an exhibit of waterthemed works of 19 fine regional artists that kicks off 6pm, Oct. 11. Not only will you have the opportunity to throw a dart to win an amazing take-home prize, you’ll be treated to a silent auction, live music, culinary delights, wine, and the huge satisfaction that comes from doing something that too many politicians won’t: protect the Great Lakes. There’s just one caveat: No tickets will be sold at the door. You must buy them beforehand at www.mynorthtickets. com. Move quickly; $1,800+ worth of tickets has already been sold. Do the math, then get yours fast. Find Higher Art Gallery at 126 S. Union St. in Traverse City. (231) 2524616, www.higherartgallery.com.

Stuff we love The Chance to Live like an NFL QB If you are looking for a view, this may be just the place. Laurel Ridge is a development just north of Beulah off US-31. Once owned by longtime NFL quarterback Mark Brunell and former Jacksonville Jaguars teammates Joel Smeenge and Todd Fordham, the property is going up for auction Sept. 30 through Interluxe Properties. It includes 56+/- acres with 24 homesites, two commercial parcels, even a site for a 17½-acre vineyard. And the scenery: Panoramic views of Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan, Big and Little Platte Lakes, South Manitou Island, and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. There are two homes currently on the site, which are not part of the auction. It is a turnkey development, with roads, underground utilities, underground septic, stormwater retention and irrigation. And did we mention the views? Bids start at $700,000; the auction begins at 9am. Interested? Go to Interluxe.com and search for Laurel Ridge.

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If you’re a hard cider fanatic, and you haven’t visited Tandem Ciders yet this year, now’s the time. The rustic tasting room — located in an off-the-beaten-path barn near Suttons Bay (2055 N Setterbo Rd, 231-271-0050) — has been packed most of the summer. With fall in full swing, though, it’s the perfect opportunity to visit for a pour of the luscious Coloma Blue. This unique cider, currently available on tap at the Tandem tasting room, is a mix of two of the cidery’s top brews — Smackintosh and Pretty Penny —along with one other key ingredient: blueberry concentrate from Coloma, Michigan. The result is a Tandem fan favorite: a beautifully smooth and refreshing cider whose apple notes are enhanced and deepened by the complexity of the blueberry flavors. It’s not too sweet, and with a 5.2 percent ABV, it’s not too boozy either. Grab a pint or an eight-ounce pour for $5 or $2.50, respectively, or try it as part of a tasting flight ($1.50 per three-ounce pour). Better yet, bring a growler, howler, or crowler and take some home!

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We’re sending troops to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is a response to Iran’s shoot-down of an American surveillance drone and, more recently, their alleged attack on a Saudi oil refinery and depot.

The troops are an effort to establish balance and stability in the region and defend against an aggressive and adventuresome Iran.

More troops into the abyss. Sigh.

The Trump Administration, or more accurately, the president himself, has been fixated with Iran since before he was elected. It was part of his ongoing denigration of the previous administration and the agreement it had made with Iran: They agreed to stop enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels, and we agreed to lift sanctions and return their money that we’d been holding since the Iranian hostage-taking and revolution in the late 1970s. (The Iran government of the Shah had paid for significant amounts of military hard-

There has never been real stability there — the historical record of warfare in what is now Iraq starts in about 2,500 BCE — but we’ve managed to make it worse.

Stability? We have troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emerites, and have contributed to civil wars in both Syria and Yemen. We ousted governments in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and the replacements have been mostly corrupt, incompetent, incapable, or some combination of all three. We helped get rid of He-Whose-Name-Cannot-Be-Spelled, in Libya, where there is now chaos.

According to the International Red Cross, the carnage in Syria has claimed 400,000 civilian lives, forced 5 million to move out of the country, and internally displaced another 6 million. The conflicts in Iraq and Afghani-

We’ve chosen the Saudi side not because they’re necessarily right but because they have a lot of oil and are our best military customer. ware. When the Shah was deposed, we did not deliver the weapons but kept the money.)

President Trump said it was a bad deal, despite our intelligence community asserting that Iran was, in fact, abiding by the terms.

The president canceled the agreement; the Iranians responded by exceeding the uranium enrichment levels they had previously agreed to; we responded with stricter economic sanctions; they responded by shooting down a drone; we responded with even more sanctions; they responded by destroying critical Saudi industry; we respond by sending troops.

It is all quite absurd.

The Saudis and Iranians are engaged in a proxy war against each other in Yemen. It’s yet another sectarian squabble between rival factions of Islam, the same foolish reason the Saudi and Iranian governments don’t like each other. We’ve chosen the Saudi side not because they’re necessarily right but because they have a lot of oil and are our best military customer. We don’t like Iran, we say, because they support and export terrorism. And they call us names.

One might reasonably ask why Saudi Arabia needs our protection. As the world’s biggest customer of U.S. military equipment and weapons, they are bristling with state-of-theart American war machines. They have literally purchased hundreds of billions of dollars worth. The tentative deal the Saudis made with Trump in June 2017 would give them another $350 billion worth of military toys over the next 10 years.

But for some reason, we run to their rescue.

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then believe we need to intercede when those weapons start being used.

That’s been our bizarre strategy in the region for decades. We sell everybody weaponry,

stan, the longest in our history, have claimed more than 440,000 lives, including 225,000 civilians. The war in Yemen, the latest war, has already claimed 14,000 lives, including 7,000 civilians.

Some stability.

The better question here is why has yet another administration been scammed into believing the Saudis are our friends. Owned and run by one gigantic extended family, Saudi Arabia is still one of the most oppressive regimes in the world. There is no freedom we would recognize: no free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press — nothing. And they blatantly murder critics.

Women, who were only recently allowed to vote for the first time (and only in some municipal elections), cannot drive, own property, own their own business, go out in public without a male chaperone, and they still are supposed to cover their bodies, except for their eyes and hands, when in public, lest they become too tempting for the Saudi men.

More to the point, it’s Saudi money that has funded madrassas (schools) that teach the most radical and intolerant form of Islam, Wahhabism. The 9/11 murderers, most of whom were Saudi nationals, were adherents.

So is the leadership of most of today’s terrorist groups.

None of that is very friendly.

The president is right to avoid military responses against Iran. But he’s just the latest president to mistake Saudi money for friendship. They are a key source of the problems in the Middle East, and we continue to help them make things worse. The blood feuds will continue. We need not contribute to that bloodshed.

Crime & Rescue ALLEGED ABUSER CHARGED Police arrested a 40-year-old Tennessee man in Arizona on child sexual assault charges brought against him by Grand Traverse County prosecutors.

State police worked with the U.S. Marshalls Service to track down Jeremiah Jergins in Arizona and brought him to Traverse City to be charged with three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct on Sept. 24.

Jergins was under investigation in Grand Traverse County by the state police for numerous alleged sexual encounters with a child when he moved to Arizona. He was charged in July.

INFO SOUGHT ON VEHICLE BREAK-INS Cadillac Police are investigating more thefts from motor vehicles.

This time, vehicles in the southwest part of the city were struck between midnight and 4am Sept. 20.

Anyone with information or who saw something suspicious should call the department at (231) 775-3491 or Silent Observer at (231) 779-9215.

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MAN ACCUSED IN CREDIT SCHEME A Detroit man is accused of taking part in a credit card fraud scheme at the Acme Meijer.

Torez Monte Leonard faces charge of conducting a criminal enterprise, a felony that carries up to 20 years in prison. He is charged as a three-time habitual offender.

Staff at Meijer noted something suspicious and called police Aug. 16; when a Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputy arrived, staff pointed out Leonard and another man, leading to a foot chase through the store.

The other suspect managed to get out of the store and take off in a vehicle. Leonard was tased and arrested. Deputies found in his possession 29 gift cards that had altered magnetic strips, making them read as though they were Meijer charge cards, according to the charges. Meijer staff told investigators that the company had seen an “overwhelming” number of similar cases recently.

Leonard is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 2.

STOP LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement officers arrested three people and intercepted a shipment of drugs bound for Cheboygan from Detroit.

Acting on a tip, officers stopped a vehicle headed north on I-75 near Levering Road Sept. 21 and in a search found methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and a stolen handgun.

Ashanti Brian Lockett, 45, of Detroit, was arrested on various possession of drugs with intent to deliver charges, and Janine Louise Schmidt, 66, of Cheboygan was arrested on one count of the same charge. They were both charged as four-time habitual offenders.

The driver, a 35-year-old Cheboygan man, was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

CAR CRASHED INTO EAST BAY No one was injured when a car carrying three people crashed into East Grand Traverse Bay, landing in three feet of water.

FUNERAL HOME OWNER CHARGED A Manistee funeral home owner is accused of treating prepaid funeral contracts as his own bank account faces four felony theft counts.

Denis Robert Johnson, 69, was charged Sept.

18 with failing to escrow prepaid funeral contract funds by the Michigan Attorney General’s office, according to a press release.

The Manistee resident was the owner and licensed funeral director at Johnson Funeral Home, where he was also licensed to sell prepaid funeral contracts.

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs audited the funeral home after they received a complaint about missing funds.

The audit revealed that 75 prepaid contracts, totaling $223,118, were not properly escrowed.

The probe resulted in the suspension of Johnson’s license and a referral to the attorney general.

MOTORCYCLIST KILLED ON MACKINAC BRIDGE A 57-year-old downstate man died after he crashed his motorcycle on the Mackinac Bridge.

Macomb resident Charles Chronowski lost control of his motorcycle just before 7pm Sept. 24.

He was taken to Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace and pronounced dead.

State police investigated the crash; Chronowski was not wearing a helmet.

The St. Ignace Police Department, Mackinac County Sheriff, Sault Tribal Police Department, Straits EMS, St. Ignace Fire Department, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority assisted in the investigation.

The driver of a 2015 BMW 435i, a 27-year-old Farmington woman, lost control in wet conditions while headed north on US-31 near Holiday Road, crossed the centerline, crossed two lanes of opposing traffic, crashed over a rocky embankment, and landed in the bay, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Capt. Randy Fewless said.

None of the three in the car were injured, but one was taken to Munson Medical Center to be checked out. The crash happened at 11:35am Sept. 22. The car was removed from the bay by a towing company in an “undrivable” condition.

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Apprehensions on the Southwest border peaked at 1.64 million in 2000, then declined to 396,579 by 2018, before rising again in 2019.

The decline was due to increased enforcement and to the Mexican economy doing well, while ours went into recession. As the influx from Mexico slowed, the Northern Triangle — El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras — became the major new source of undocumented immigrants. These people are fleeing horrific gang violence and extreme poverty made worse by drought. Many are requesting asylum; that’s legal, though historically only about 25 percent of requests from the Northern Triangle countries are granted.

The history of American intervention in these countries isn’t pretty. Anything we could do now to stabilize them would reduce the flow of migrants. Unfortunately, Trump has withheld millions in aid intended for that purpose.

Immigrating to the United States via an immigrant visa — i.e. without seeking or being granted asylum — for those with no relatives here, no college degree, and no corporate sponsor ranges from extremely difficult to nearly impossible.

Undocumented immigrants have a lower crime rate than do American citizens. In fact, states with more undocumented immigrants tend to have lower levels of violent crime.

Some police chiefs are advocates of sanctuary cities. They worry that if the immigrant community is afraid of the police, they won’t share information. They also don’t think it’s the local police force’s job to enforce immigration law.

Undocumented immigrants pay, annually, about $9 billion in payroll tax and $11.7 billion in state and local taxes. Around half, believing it’ll boost their chances of becoming citizens, file tax returns using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers.

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Undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for Social Security, Medicare, non-emergency Medicaid, food stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. They’re not eligible for insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, and they can’t buy health insurance on the exchanges. They can get healthcare in the ER. All children, regardless of immigration status, are eligible for K–12 education and school meal programs. Immigration status does not disqualify a child from Head Start.

Some undocumented immigrants pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.

And some indirectly receive certain benefits by living in households that include citizens, often their own children or a spouse. In sum, it’s complicated — so is the question of whether the taxes they pay outweigh the cost of the benefits they receive.

Trump says illegal immigration costs us over $200 billion per year; experts say that’s wrong. According to several nonpartisan

studies, there’s a slight positive effect at the federal level. For example, the Social Security Administration estimated in 2013 that unauthorized workers subsidize the Social Security system to the tune of about $12 billion per year. At the state and local level, there’s a modest negative effect, due primarily to the cost of educating the children of undocumented immigrants.

The long-term effect is likely positive, because those kids go on to get jobs or start businesses, and they pay taxes.

Economists disagree about whether undocumented immigrants take jobs from or depress the wages of low-skilled citizens.

Some say they do. Others say immigration, legal or otherwise, vitalizes the economy and actually creates jobs, and what’s causing wage stagnation is automation and globalization.

The number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. has decreased in recent years but remains around 11 million. In 2017, just under 14 percent of U.S. residents were foreign born (that includes legal immigrants).

In 1970, it was under 5 percent.

About 45 percent of undocumented immigrants living here now came in on legal visas and stayed after their visas expired. Most of the drugs entering illegally come through legal ports of entry, hidden in vehicles and shipping containers. A border wall wouldn’t address either of these problems.

As of the end of August no new wall has been built, though about 60 miles of old fencing has been repaired or upgraded on the Southwest border.

More than 60 percent of undocumented immigrants show up for their court hearings; not the 2 percent claimed by Trump. A pilot program designed specifically for families seeking asylum was achieving a court appearance rate of 100 percent by assigning case workers, but Trump terminated it. The cost of the program had reportedly been $36 per day, per family.

Twenty-four undocumented immigrants have died in ICE custody since 2016.

Absurdly, toddlers have had to represent themselves in court, and the Trump administration had to be forced by a court to provide children with toothpaste and soap.

The Obama administration also separated children from parents at the border, but only in limited circumstances, such as suspicion of trafficking or fraud. Trump made family separation a centerpiece of his border policy.

Lastly, the Democratic Party does not support open borders, despite calls for making illegal border crossing a civil instead of criminal offense. Democrats repeatedly vote for additional fencing, increased use of technology, additional border patrol agents, etc. Claims to the contrary are, to be polite, campaign rhetoric.

Tom Gutowski earned degrees in economics and history before entering the insurance industry, from which he retired a few years ago.

Bright Idea Joshua Jack of Auckland, New Zealand, received an email from his bosses at an ad agency informing him that he was expected at a “redundancy meeting” to discuss his future at the company. Kindly, the New Zealand Herald reported, they suggested he was welcome to bring along a support person, such as a friend or family member. “Sensing the bad news, I decided I’d need the best support person available,” Jack wrote on Facebook, “so I spent $200 ($127 U.S.) to hire a clown.” As the coworkers discussed Jack’s exit, the clown blew up balloons and folded them into animals.

He mimed crying when Jack was handed his final paperwork. Jack said his bosses found the humor in the situation, and he has already landed another job.

News You Can Use It’s springtime in Australia, which means if you’re headed outside down under, you’ll want to carry a big stick with you. September and October are the height of magpie swooping season, when nesting magpies are known to attack walkers, runners and bike riders in defense of their young. While they’re only 12 inches long or so, 7News reported, the blackand-white birds can cause a lot of pain with their sharp beaks. Last year, a toddler was nearly blinded, and this year a man who was attacked as he rode his bike veered off the path and crashed, later dying of head injuries.

“They’re never trying to hurt anyone or be malicious,” ornithologist Gisela Kaplan said.

“It’s all about risk assessment.”

The Dog Did It Thomas Barnes, 58, got an unpleasant surprise in his bill from DirectTV in August after his dog, Marino, jumped up on Barnes’ bed and pressed a remote button that mistakenly ordered pay-per-view from the Hustler channel. Barnes immediately called his service provider and explained the snafu, and he was assured that the charges would be removed. But the X-rated content remained, so after making a second call and getting no satisfaction, Barnes paid his next bill -minus $70. Then his service was canceled altogether. Finally, Barnes complained to the Federal Communications Commission, which prompted a call from DirectTV, promising a credit on his next bill. “There’s a problem when there’s a mistake and you expect me to pay for the mistake,” Barnes told the Raleigh News and Observer.

There’s a Rule for Everything Followers of Emily Post who are floundering with the rules for making toast ... er, getting toasted will want to pick up the new book from her great-great-granddaughter, Lizzie Post. According to The New York Times, “Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, From Dispensaries to Dinner Parties” offers tidbits of advice for a variety of situations, to wit: Don’t eat all the munchies.

Avoid words like “pothead” and “weed,” which can have negative connotations. Tip your “budtender” well, as he or she probably makes minimum wage. “Etiquette,” Post reminds us, “can be so easy.”

Awesome!

Gerry Moore’s goal with his latest project is “making people smile,” and it’s working.

The Pensacola, Florida, man built a “boat car,” a hybrid vehicle that looks like a boat on top but motors along the street on the chassis of a Ford Expedition. Moore’s wife, Karen, said

her husband completed the project in three days and made sure it was street legal before taking it out on the road. WEAR TV reported on Sept. 10 that the vehicle is a “permanent convertible,” but Moore keeps a scuba mask and snorkel on board in case they get caught in the rain.

Seems Like a Theme -- After Hurricane Dorian moved away from the U.S. southeast coast, a couple from Summerville, South Carolina, strolled out to Folly Beach to see what had washed up. Their efforts were rewarded when they stumbled on two cannonballs from the Civil War. “When we first found the one, my girlfriend thought it was a rock,” Aaron Lattin said. “But when I started to dig around it, it was very round. ...

We came back the next day and we found the larger cannonball tucked away in the brush, and that’s when we contacted authorities.”

WCIV reported that after Hurricane Matthew in 2016, 16 cannonballs were found in that same spot. “The whole Charleston area is exactly where the Civil War began, so to find something causes you to look back and realize what a big part of history that was, it’s very exciting,” Lattin remarked.

-- Jeff Eastham, hired to remove a dead tree on a historic property in Independence, Missouri, in early September, was surprised when a small Civil War cannonball fell out of one of the branches. The property is the site of the Overfelt-Johnston house, which served as a hospital during the first Battle of Independence. Owner Randall Pratt told KMBC that it wasn’t the first cannonball they’d found on the property: “When the property was restored in 1980, there was a cannonball that had been shot into the wall, just to the left of the upstairs window,” Pratt said. In addition to the newest munition, a half-dozen old chains were found embedded in the tree. Pratt said he would keep the cannonball to display in the historic home.

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In the overnight hours of Sept. 17, thieves targeting Prime Trading Hair and Wigs in Miami Gardens, Florida, rammed the front door repeatedly and eventually made off with $70,000 to $80,000 worth of wigs, some worth as much as $800 apiece, reported WFOR. Business owner Rakib Hossain said the thieves “knew where the expensive products were, and they knew everything about the stock room.”

Thankfully, he was insured for his losses. In a strange twist, the burglary at Prime Trading follows a similar incident two weeks earlier, right across the street at Subi Training Inc., where criminals stole up to $100,000 worth of products including many wigs.

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In their booking photos, Aaron Seth Thomas, 31, and Megan Lynn Mondanaro, 35, are both sporting sly little grins, and no wonder: After they were detained near midnight on Sept. 13 for drunk bicycling in Fernandina Beach, Florida, the couple passed the time in the back of the patrol car by stripping down and having sex. Nassau County Sheriff ’s deputies pulled Thomas, who was fully naked, out of the car, but he escaped, The Florida Times-Union reported. He was later found hiding behind an ice cream store nearby. The two were charged with lewd and lascivious exhibition, threats against public officials, attempted escape, resisting arrest with violence, exposing sexual organs and theft, along with DUI.

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A SEPTIC BATTLE IN KALKASKA

Kalkaska County commissioners recently eliminated a requirement that septic systems be inspected whenever a home is sold. Critics say the move proves that Michigan needs a statewide septic-inspection requirement to protect home buyers and, most critically, water quality.

By Patrick Sullivan A decade ago, Kalkaska County’s board of commissioners took a small step to bolster water quality and make purchasing rural properties more predictable: They passed a resolution, with assistance from the district health department, that required septic system inspections any time a home was sold.

This September, a different group of Kalkaska County commissioners passed a resolution that reversed that requirement, despite protests from many residents — especially lakefront property owners — who argued that the measure has protected water and homebuyers.

Commissioners insisted they voted to remove the requirement because they’d heard from constituents and because they believed the townships themselves wanted to decide whether or not to require inspections.

Carolyn Phillips, a Manistee Lake resident who campaigned in favor of required inspections, said the resolution was a gift from commissioners to a small group of real estate agents who complained that the inspections complicated and sometimes derailed home sales.

“This started when several realtors, about a year ago, went to the county board and said, ‘We don’t like this septic inspection program because it’s slowing down and stopping our house closings,’” Phillips said. “Yeah, some deals do fail,” but for good reason, she said.

DOWNSTREAM CONSEQUENCES Point-of-sale inspections were instituted as an imperfect means to make sure septic systems are checked out at least occasionally.

Many septic systems in northern Michigan have lived beyond their life expectancy of 25 to 40 years; when they fail, waste can migrate into groundwater. The sewage contains pathogens that make water unsafe for people and animals.

Phillips said the danger is compounded where she lives because groundwater is so close to the surface around Manistee Lake.

“The groundwater below our house is anywhere, depending on the time of year, from two feet to four feet,” she said. “If you’ve got a failing septic system, the contamination vents right to the lake.”

With so many aging systems with antiquated design serving cottages around the lake, Phillips said there is real reason to be worried about the lake.

“We’ve gotten reports of [septic system] on Manistee Lake that are just barrels in the ground,” she said.

Since the program’s implementation, Seth Phillips, Carolyn’s husband and the county drain commissioner, said that health department annual reports indicate that 80 percent of the septic systems that have been inspected have had something wrong with them, ranging from some minor issue to

evidence of imminent failure.

That means the program is working, he said. And it means that septic systems are more likely to be properly maintained under the program.

What’s more, safeguarding septic systems around Manistee Lake doesn’t just protect that lake. There are literally downstream consequences, Seth Phillips said. Manistee Lake sits at the headwaters of the Manistee River, which flows through the region to Lake Michigan.

A COSTLY BURDEN Coldwell Banker real estate agent Sean Riley bristled upon being asked about pointof-sale inspections. He said he didn’t lobby to get rid of them entirely; he said he was simply frustrated by how long the inspections delayed transactions, often taking more than

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a month to come back. That frustrates buyers and sellers, he said.

The inspections are also expensive. In Kalkaska County, they run around $750.

That’s a lot of money for most of Riley’s clients.

Asked why he doesn’t just order them once he’s listed a property for sale so that there is no delay once an offer comes in, Riley said he usually won’t do that because an inspection report is only good for two years.

That means if the property doesn’t sell in two years — which is not unheard of — then the property owner is out the money.

“Our job is to help people sell houses and move on with their lives,” Riley said. “There are people that just can’t afford this.”

Riley said he would have supported improving the septic inspection regulations over eliminating them, but it wasn’t his call.

He said he trusted that the county board

A conventional home septic system like the one above is just one of several types of home septic systems. Which type a home has (or should have) depends on many factors — household size, soil type, site slope, and proximity to sensitive water bodies are just some. Regardless of the type, an up-to-date and well-maintained system is critical to the health and safety of the people living in the home and the environment around it. Ironically, Michigan, where no location is ever more than six miles from any inland lake, is the only state in the nation that doesn’t have a law requiring inspection of home septic systems.

would make the right decision.

“They are probably smarter people, therefore, if that’s their decision, that’s their decision,” he said.

Riley expressed frustration at having to defend his position; he said he feels like his side has been distorted.

“We live here. We use theses lakes and rivers. We don’t want to see them destroyed,” Riley said. “If there’s something out there

that can make this system work better, that’s what I’m for.”

Carolyn Phillips said that when she heard the complaints from real estate agents about delays caused by inspections, she suspected some were disingenuous; delays could be avoided if inspections were ordered upon a property being listed for sale, she said.

So she filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the health department to see inspection reports for 25 random properties in the county that had been listed for sale in the last six months. She discovered that inspections had been ordered for only six of the properties.

“Why are these realtors waiting weeks, if not months, to order these inspections?” she asked.

Phillips said that she believes real estate agents are using the “delay” argument when the agents really just find the inspections to be a nuisance and want them to go away because they can complicate or undermine sales. If an inspector finds tree roots have breached a system, that could prompt the buyer to demand a discount; if the inspector discovers a system on the brink of failure, that could collapse the deal altogether.

“That’s why a certain number of realtors want to see this go away. They don’t want to see it rewritten — they just want to go away,” she said. “We’ve had other realtors tell us, ‘Hey, we get that thing ordered right away,’ and then they have that to show buyers.”

SNEAK & REPEAT? The Phillips believe that when the board first took up this issue, they hoped to eliminate the inspections quietly.

“They tried to sneak it through,” Carolyn Phillips said. “They promised it to the realtors last year that they would get this done. We asked the realtors in question if they would sit on a group to rewrite it, and they declined.”

Seth Phillips, along with other supporters of the point-of-sale septic inspection requirement, said he has been frustrated with the manner the issue has been handled by the county board.

It’s been on the radar since January, and he said it’s often been an item that’s been added to the meeting agendas at the last minute. That’s forced Phillips and a dozen or so like-minded residents to attend board meetings month after month.

Some of the meetings have lasted nearly five hours, he said. The septic issue was always added somewhere near the end of the agenda; he said he believes the board spent all those months hoping the opposition would just go away. When they realized the opponents were not going anywhere, the board decided to get it over with. That’s what the commissioners did at their Sept. 18 meeting, voting 6–1 to scrap the requirement.

The vote was the second time commissioners passed this same measure.

The first time they did, last November, concerned residents didn’t know that it happened until it was too late.

The board’s measure failed on procedural grounds, however. Because the regulation was originally adopted by the region’s 10-county health department (District Health Department 10) at Kalkaska County’s request, reversing the regulation requires approval of the health department and the nine other counties. That didn’t happen last November, and by the time commissioners set out to repeal the requirement properly, word got out, and many residents objected.

Since then, Seth Phillips said, the county board has heard almost universal opposition to what they wish to do, aside from some of the real estate professionals who support it, yet the board has nonetheless moved stubbornly forward.

“They’ve had input from literally hundreds of citizens and organizations representing citizens telling them this was a bad idea,” he said. “The county board has refused to take that up. They don’t want to take it up. They don’t want to make it better.

They just want to satisfy their few realtor friends who want to do away with it.”

At the Sept. 18 meeting, Seth Phillips was resigned that the commissioners had made up their minds.

“Tonight, you’re going to do what you wanted to do all along, despite what hundreds of your constituents have said,” he said during the public comment portion of the meeting. “Tonight, we’re here, a lot of us are here, to bear witness to this failure of government.”

Phillips was one of eight or nine residents (including his wife) to speak in favor of point-of-sale inspections. No one from the other side spoke.

Shug Brandell, former president of the Manistee Lake Association, said that people at the meeting had spoken out in favor of inspections by a margin of 10 to one, yet the commissioners refused to take that into consideration.

After the vote, Brandell said she was disappointed.

“I’ve been extremely frustrated by the whole process because I think we offered a reasonable solution,” she said.

Commissioners never followed up on a proposed working group, she said, and a proposed meeting with township leaders and the county board never took place.

COMMISSIONER DEFENSE Commissioners had few words when it came time to discuss the measure before they voted.

Commissioner John West said, “I’d like to assure the public — this is not about no concern for our water.” He said the townships wanted the requirement repealed and that the move was not an act of pandering to a group of real estate agents.

Commissioner Craig Crambell also said inspections should be up to the townships, and he seemed to suggest that the commission’s effort to get rid of point-of-sale inspections had been mischaracterized.

“I feel like it’s shooting the messenger to me,” he said. “We’re trying to address our concerns, and it’s really fallen on deaf ears.”

Kalkaska County Board chairperson Kohn Fisher did not return a message seeking comment after the meeting.

Leigh Ngirarsaol, the lone commissioner to vote against getting rid of the inspection requirement, said before the meeting that she was having a difficult time making up her mind.

Earlier in the process, she proposed that the board form a working group to study the issue and perhaps come up with a program that would be more amenable to both realtors and people concerned with water quality.

That was ultimately set aside, and the board never acted upon her motion.

Ngirarsaol was perhaps uniquely positioned to vote in to keep the inspections because her district includes Manistee Lake, where many of the most vocal supporters of inspections live, though she said the other township in her district (Rapid River township) wanted the requirement removed.

Ngirarsaol said she doesn’t believe that commissioners attempted to sneak the matter through last year, though she was not a commissioner in 2018, so wasn’t part of the deliberation.

“I don’t know that you can really sneak anything,” she said. “It’s all public. Everything that comes up at a meeting is posted.”

Prior to the Sept. 18 vote, there were several meetings between commissioners and the district health department.

Tom Reichard, the environmental health director at District Health Department 10, which includes Kalkaska County, said the health department’s role is to offer guidance and education.

“We give our opinion when the commissioners ask for our opinion. We are here primarily as a reference,” he said. “The district health department supports pointof-sale but understands that it is a local issue. … I think a point-of-sale program is a great program. It lets new buyers know what they are getting into; it lets new buyers know what they have there now.”

ONE LAST HOPE: MANISTEE COUNTY The Sept. 18 vote wasn’t the final say on the matter.

Because the inspection requirement was adopted through the district health department, all of the counties in the district must to approve the change. So far, each county except Manistee has approved Kalkaska’s resolution.

Seth Phillips and some of his allies plan to turn their attention to Manistee County and make their case there that the resolution should be rejected.

He said that it makes sense that each county in the health department district has to approve changes to the code because water pollution migrates throughout the region, and decisions made in one locality will affect everyone downstream.

“What we put in our Manistee Lake ends up in their Manistee Lake,” he said.

In fact, while Kalkaska County commissioners mulled the resolution to eliminate required inspections, Manistee County commissioners re-crafted theirs, bringing environmentalists, lakefront property owners, realtors, and businesses together to draft inspection requirements with which everyone could be happy. (For example, the Manistee board voted to make inspections effective for three years instead of two, increasingly the likelihood that a home seller’s inspection will be valid until their house is sold.)

Manistee County Board chairperson Jeff Dontz said his board would take up the Kalkaska resolution at their next meeting.

He said he wouldn’t hazard a guess on what the board will decide, but he said it’s not automatic, and they will thoroughly discuss the matter.

“We don’t rubber stamp a whole lot of anything,” Dontz said.

That board meeting takes place 9am Oct. 22.

Others hope that the state takes some action so that inspections don’t require local approval.

Dave Dempsey, senior advisor at FLOW (For Love of Water), a Traverse City-based water quality advocate, said Michigan is the only state in the country that does not have a state law mandating septic system inspections.

That’s astonishing given that Michigan is the Great Lakes State, he said.

“It’s both appalling and tragic,” Dempsey said. “I think it’s embarrassing to some lawmakers that Michigan has this huge hole in our water protection system.”

Dempsey said there is a renewed push for state-mandated inspections, and what happened in Kalkaska proves why one is necessary.

Anyway, he said, it makes more sense to require regular inspections of all septic systems rather than just require them when a property is sold.

He said FLOW is among a coalition of organizations putting pressure on lawmakers to come up with and pass legislation this year.

“We all know it’s one watershed that needs uniform protections,” he said. “There will be a bill introduced this fall.”

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American Dreams, American Nightmare From Bollywood pictures in North Africa to a stint in Riker’s Island prison and nearly a decade fighting deportation — Aarti Shahani’s family history isn’t your average immigrant story. But the author’s memoir unveils a captivating tale of an American experience to which any family can relate.

By Ross Boissoneau National Public Radio correspondent Aarti (pronounced ar-thi) Shahani is used to talking and meeting with engineers, CEOs, and hedge fund billionaires as part of her job covering Silicon Valley. And she believes that work helped prepared her for a different assignment — exploring her own family’s history in the context of America today.

Shahani’s memoir “Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmare” details her family’s struggles with immigration authorities, the justice system, and her coming to terms with her own father.

Rich in detail, character, and a real-life crisis, the book is a riveting eye-opener, whatever one’s orgin or station in life. The author will be the guest at the National Writers Series Oct. 6 at the Traverse City Opera House.

“I spent many years trying not to think about our family’s experience, the highs and the really low lows. I wanted to have a career, not be defined by the deportation case,” Shahani said by phone from the San Francisco area.

The deportation case was that of her father. Born in Karachi when it was still part of India, then under British rule, he met her mother, who was born in the same region, at a poker table in Casablanca in the ’60s. They, along with Shahani and her older brother and sister, immigrated to the United States in 1981.

Shahani’s father and his brother sold goods at their family electronics store in New York City. Among their many customers were some members of the Cali Cartel, a drug cartel based in southern Columbia; the two brothers were charged with money laundering. On the advice of his lawyer, Shahani’s father pleaded guilty and was sentence to eight months in jail.

As she recounts in the prologue of her book, when she met the judge from the case years later, he told her that entering a guilty

plea had been the wrong course of action for her father. “A jury of his peers in Queens — with all these immigrant business owners — no jury would have convicted him here,” she said the judge told her.

Her father’s sentence was eight months.

But because he was a green card holder, and not a U.S. citizen, he faced a second, surprise punishment: deportation to India, a country he hadn’t lived in since the 1950s. Further exacerbating the situation was the fact that this all took place just before the Sept. 11 terror attacks; immediately following the attacks, waves of immigrant New Yorkers landed into the same jail in which Shahani’s dad was held. She found herself fighting her dad’s case, and many others’ as well, which led her to found the Families for Freedom, a Brooklyn-based organization to help prisoners and immigrant families facing deportation.

But after nearly a decade, she says she burned out. Unsure of what direction to go, Shahani enrolled in the Harvard Kennedy School, a public policy and public administration school within Harvard University. She was unsure what she wanted to do, but said after meeting a number of journalists, what they did fascinated her.

“They enjoyed researching, meeting new people, and telling a story, and they value their independence. That felt like me,” she states on the Harvard Kenney School website.

She ended up at National Public Radio.

Shahani said her Indian heritage and her upbringing caused her to sometimes feel different than the people she covers. “I step into worlds I don’t identify with. Even as NPR reports on Google and Facebook, somewhere in the back of my head I still feel like this newcomer, working-class kid,” she said.

That experience — what she calls impostor syndrome — is part of her book.

But it’s also about her family’s eight-year experience with the immigration system and discovering a new best friend: her father.

“My father was a stranger when I grew up.

He worked hard, he’d come home at night, and sit in the corner smoking cigarettes,” she said in the book. “He became my best friend over the course of the protracted legal battles that destroyed his life.”

Shahani hopes that people can all take some positives from the book, just as she has tried to do in living it. Asked how it’s possible she has no bitterness, she’s matter of fact: “It’s not that I don’t, but it’s not the only seat at my table. I feel so much rage. And at the same time I look at my life and feel so much joy and happiness.”

With the rhetoric over immigration white-hot in the United States today, it might be the perfect time for her book. “We’re at a moment when trust is really low,” Shahani said. “What I hope is [the book] helps people in their heads and hearts to see the truth.”

In these charged political times, she believes those who get to know others will find they share more in common than they think, no matter their appearance, religion, or status. That was the case for her as a youth. Shahani grew up in Queens, the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world. In the apartment building in which her family lived, there were a host of different ethnicities.

“There were Indians, Pakistanis. Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims. Back home we would have been rioting against one another. Here we babysat for each other,” she said. “It was a working class United Nations building.

She said that sense of togetherness is something those looking at immigrants as “others” do not, and cannot, relate to. “It’s what our president fundamentally doesn’t understand. His base fears everything different.”

Again, she relates it to her own family. “I have a cousin. I love her, but she says some ignorant things about immigrants,” Shahani said. “I was undocumented as a child. But my first memories were singing the national anthem and swinging from the monkey bars.”

SHAHANI ON STAGE Aarti Shahani will be at the City Opera House Sunday, Oct. 6, at 7pm. The guest host will be Jerome Vaughn, news director at 101.9 WDET in Detroit. Vaughn has served as a mentor for NPR’s Next Generation Radio project and was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018. For more information, go to www.nationalwritersseries.org; for tickets, go to www.cityoperahouse.org.

NWS EXPLORES OAK ISLAND When author Randall Sullivan take the stage Oct. 9 at the City Opera House to talk about the mystery of Oak Island, he won’t be alone. Traverse City’s Marty Lagina —who created and stars on the History Channel’s television reality show The Curse of Oak Island with his brother, Rick — also will be on hand at the National Writers Series event.

That’s only appropriate, as Sullivan’s new book, “The Curse of Oak Island” charts the Lagina brothers’ persistent exploration of the island off the southeastern coast of Nova Scotia.

Sullivan himself is no stranger to the island or its legends; he contributed a piece on it to Rolling Stone in 2004. In the book he dives deeper, detailing the island’s history and the many treasure hunters who have explored it in hopes of finding everything from Captain Kidd’s pirate treasure to Marie Antoinette’s jewels.

Rick and Marty Lagina purchased about 78 percent of the land on Oak Island through their company, Oak Island Tours. They began excavating for treasure in 2010 and have made several significant discoveries over the years, including a Knights Templar cross, a Rhodolite Garnet brooch, a gold brooch, iron spikes, and other valuables. The show has been renewed for a seventh season. Tickets for the event are sold out but check out www.

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By Ross Boissoneau Hunting for a home between $100,000 and $150,000? Something in or near town — whatever town that might be?

If so, you probably already know you’re not alone. Across the region, homes at that price point are hard to find. And if you find one, you’re probably bidding for it against someone else.

Thanks to several years of a booming real estate market, the market segment for homes under $150K is increasingly tight, the homes are moving fast — faster if they’re even remotely near a city or town.

That’s why we’ve scoured the property listings from south to north and found homes for sale in that increasingly popular price segment. But don’t delay. Just because these were available at writing doesn’t mean they won’t soon be gone, snapped up by one of those other anxious buyers.

Start in Traverse City, where MLS #1866363 (not pictured) at 4119 W. Blair Townhall Rd. is available for $144,900. The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath home is 10 minutes from downtown, offers an open floor plan, and plenty of room to play: almost four acres. Pole building, garage, and unfinished basement add to the space. Listed by Reichard & Hack, EXIT Realty Paramount, (231) 409-0771.

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Here’s a Traverse City three-bedroom home in Leelanau County at 10870 S. Orchard Way, MLS #1866358, offered at $159,900. You like new? The home is like new, with new floor coverings, new paint, new kitchen, and all new appliances. Sip your coffee on the front porch while looking out over the countryside. Call Matt Dakoske at RE/MAX Bayshore, (231) 590-7722.

You can’t get any more downtown than MLS #1859646 at 8664 Maple City Rd. in Maple City. It’s next door to Pegtown Station and across the street from Gabe’s Country Market, and post office. The farmhouse-style home has three bedrooms and one-anda-half bathrooms, for $109,000. Call Mark Hagan at Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors at (231) 929-7985.

Does Kingsley appeal to you? From MLS #1867189 at 207 Blair St., you can walk to everything — school, library, post office, bank, and even three parks. Lots of renovations here, from kitchen and laundry room to plumbing and furnace, in a threebedroom, one-bath Victorian offered at $125,000. Call Sally Roeser, Key Realty One, at (231) 499-5075.

In Benzie County, here’s a home at 323 Benzie Ct. in Beulah at $149,500. MLS #1862917 is close to downtown and the bike trail. Walk to everything the charming town

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has to offer, including Crystal Lake. The two-bedroom, one-bath home has a large double-lot backyard, perfect for the kids and a garden. Christine Stapleton at Stapleton Realty, (231) 499-2698.

Elsewhere in Benzie County, this threebedroom, one-bath home at 211 Ninth Street in Frankfort is a short walk to the welcoming downtown: restaurants, churches, shops, and — that’s right — the Lake Michigan beach.

MLS #1862801 at $139,900 is a cottage or year-round home, your choice, with a bonus log cabin. Contact John Judge at Coldwell Banker Alm Realty, (231) 645-9379.

There’s nothing like a classic wrap-around porch for relaxing. This four-bedroom twobath home in Bellaire at 409 Bridge St. is just $89,900. MLS #1862812 is a craftsman style with hardwood floors indoors, and a gazebo and arbor frame outdoors. Walking distance to village, park, and schools. Call David Ciganick, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, 231-533-8641.

In Kalkaska County, this charming twobedroom, one-bath home at 321 Bates St. in Fife Lake is within walking distance to the public beach, restaurants, and other local businesses. This home is atop a hill on a double lot, with amazing views of the water from the balcony. MLS #1862013 is $139,500. Contact Rebecca Daniels,

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Head north to Gaylord, and you’ll find this cozy two-bedroom, one-bath home in town at 412 N Court Ave. With a charming front porch, and near to schools, the hospital, and shopping. What more could you ask for?

At $79,000, not much. Call Meghan Lawton at Chesley & Co. Realtors at (989) 619-2119 about MLS# 321018.

If you’re interested in Petoskey, there’s a charming three-bedroom, two-bath home on a quiet side street with views of Little Traverse Bay. Original hardwood floors in the spacious living room, plus a formal dining room and a great fenced yard with lots of perennials, concord grapes, strawberries, raspberries, maples, and lilacs. MLS #460025 is at 312 Fulton St. at $169,900. Call Tammy Hutchinson, Alpine Realty Group, at 231-838-2071.

On the other side of Little Traverse Bay, you can walk or bike to downtown Harbor Springs from this two-bedroom, one-bath home priced right at $150,000. Beaches, parks, and schools are all near this wellmaintained and freshly updated home at 628 E. Lake St. Contact Graham Real Estate at (231) 526-6251 about MLS #459659.

It’s a short walk to schools and downtown from this three-bedroom two-bath home at

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518 Grant St. in Boyne City. It has hardwood floors and features a first floor bedroom and bathroom; the second floor master bedroom includes an attached master bath. MLS #460188 is $147,500. Call Northern Michigan Premier Properties, (231) 459-4404.

Huron Street is one of the most gorgeous tree-lined streets in the city of Cheboygan, and this home at 605 S Huron has a sunfilled entry room with a cathedral ceiling opening into the bright kitchen, while the formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. There are three bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, as well as an office and a bathroom — complete with claw foot tub — downstairs. Gorgeous woodwork throughout. All for $90,000. MLS# 319181, Angela Chastain at Berkshire Hathaway, (231) 627-7186.

What else but a Victorian in the Victorian Port City? This home on a corner lot at 270

Fifth St. in Manistee has five bedrooms and two baths. Original wood floors and trim, and a beautiful oak staircase and landing in the front parlor, all at $88,900. MLS #19020749; call John Hanson, Lighthouse Realty, 231-510-5543.

Head east on M-55 from Manistee, and when you get to Cadillac, you’ll find this five (5!) bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood at 519 E Division. Loads of room for a big family. It has an updated kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, and is close to downtown.

MLS #201802403 is $110,000. Call Barb Collisi at Whitetail Realty, (231) 878-1387.

While these were all active listings at press time, some might be under contract by the time you read this. So if there is something that strikes your particular fancy, don’t be surprised if it struck someone else’s as well. Take comfort: There are more where these came from — just not necessarily a lot.

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There’s no doubting the Up North real estate industry has recovered from the Great Recession; in many areas, it’s pushing to new heights in terms of individual prices and total sales.

Sales figures for the five counties covered by the Traverse Area Association of Realtors — Kalkaska, Antrim, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Benzie — show continued gains. Last month there were 396 residential sales totaling $129,790,866, where last year’s August totals were 384 sales for $110,338,794. The greatest gain was in Antrim County, with 66 sales totaling $20,085,520, compared with 43 a year ago for a total of $12,069,200.

For the first two quarters of this year, there were 1,327 residential sales, compared with the 1,282 homes sold in the first two quarters of 2018. However, those figures still lag behind 2017 (1,403) and 2016 (1,446). But the $380,266,934 in sales volume this year tops all previous figures going back to at least 2014.

On a larger scale, Zillow reports existing home sales nationally rose 1.3 percent from July to August, according to the National Association of Realtors — up 2.6 percent from a year ago. Existing home sales rose in August to their highest level since March 2018. The median price for existing homes in August was $278,200, up 4.7 percent from a year earlier ($265,600). It was the 90th straight month of year-over-year price gains.

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Rudd said trends change “about every 10 years or so.” Changing now: the urban industrial trend of the past few years, with its hard-sharp lines, grey and brown tones, industrial light fixtures, white cabinets, and marble tops, is giving way to more refined, sinuous lines and flow, and warm rich colors.

“The industrial trend became a huge bubble of popularity that became oversaturated, and it burst. Trends are like that, and then the pendulum swings back, like it always does, and we strive to create balance and lines become softer, cool tones become warmer.”

She said she’s seeing a lot of changes in how people are approaching their lives and their living and working spaces, and with them — more concern about environmental impact. From global warming to health and wellness, people are becoming more mindful of what they want, what they consume, and what they throw away, she said.

“They’re saying no to disposable furniture.

They would rather improvise until they can get what they really want that will last a lifetime.

There is a desire to get back to things that have meaning. Timelessness speaks to values and good stewardship,” she said.

Case in point: Increased use of timeless materials like handmade nautical polished brass vs. man-made brass. “We are moving more toward things that are long lasting, like using an heirloom quality, antique chair, combined with a contemporary clean-lined chair. Kitchen cabinetry is simpler, with cleaner lines — hunter green or even black cabinets give a strong, bold kitchen look.

Tabletops and rugs are taking on curved lines, and there is a return to sofa seating, which goes along with our desire to make our living spaces more inviting.”

One item whose time seems to be quickly ticking away is that old standby, the microwave oven. Inconsistent with the trend away from processed and frozen meals and toward slow and freshly cooked whole foods, they’re being designed right out of kitchen layouts. A new trend is the addition of a beverage center, an updated version of the ’80s basement bar. An area dedicated to a coffee, tea, and/or wine bar, the centers usually sport a wine refrigerator and /or instant hot water in a space for family gatherings and entertaining — often outdoor kitchens and living spaces.

With the popularity of the “less is more” attitude, there has been an increase in more multi-functional spaces and furniture, said Rudd. The murphy bed is making a comeback

Clockwise from top left: Design Strategies transformed this Elk Rapids residence into an Asian bungalow in 2013. Materials were sourced from around the country, including alder trim, onyx tile, bamboo flooring, metallic imbedded wall coverings, grasscloth coffered ceilings, a custom fabricated stair system with gold leaf metallic hand finish and authentic stone wood flooring.

Unique, hand-scraped alder headboard with a contrasting white washed pickling finish. Teal and hunter green velvet bedding with satin shams help soften the master bedroom.

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An example of softening the urban industrial look is shown in this Glen Arbor kitchen. The floor was done in a pickled blue wash cherry and the ceiling in a golden pine pickled white. The glass shelf unit is over a beverage center accessible from the kitchen as well as the dining room.

Traditional canned chairs from German designers Studio Marfa were featured this year at the Milan Design Week. They combine the flat-covered seat and the round shaped back as a mutual reference of tradition and modern. The aim was a design that leaves the traditional appearance of Viennese cane behind and impresses with its functional potential.

with new, modernized versions. The oldworld technique of caning, for example, is still going strong, and brands keep reimagining it in more interesting forms and shapes. Marble is still the preferred material for kitchens; however, the appearance is more discreet. Allblack kitchens are on the rise, using black in metal, painted wood and stone, even the sink — a style that offering a contemporary and sophisticated look, especially when mixed with indoor plants.

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A Day in the Life of a B&B Owner The easiest way to own and inhabit a gorgeous home in a beautiful town — or the toughest job ever?

We shadow the young entrepreneur couple who run Suttons Bay B&B Korner Cottage to find out.

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It’s a social time and guests introduce The sun is barely peeking over the eastern horizon when Jared Pontius awakes, slips themselves and share stories. “We love to out of bed, and begins his day at the Korner interact with our guests,” said Jillian, who has Kottage, the bed and breakfast that he and several years of experience in the hospitality industry. “It’s a big reason that we do what his wife, Jillian, own and operate.

A lot of folks have a dream of one day we do. By the end of their stay, we want them living a relaxing life operating a quaint B&B to feel like this is their home. You have to be in some quiet northern Michigan village. a people person.”

And according to guests, Jillian and Jared It’s simple, right? Greet guests, share a few tips or tales, and provide shelter to folks are masters of cordiality.

“Jared and Jillian made us feel welcomed eager to visit the region. A quick breakfast, a little cleanup, and the rest of the day is like family from the minute we arrived,” wrote Chris Holcomb in a Trip Advisor leisure, right? review. “Jared’s breakfasts were amazing!

Not so fast, Mr. and Mrs. B&B Dreamer.

As Jared, 30, and Jillian, 33, can attest, They are truly both naturals with this B&B there’s a lot of hard physical and mental work and have a passion for hospitality and all the involved in turning that dream into a reality. attention to detail. We truly enjoyed our long Northern Express took a look at a typical day talks over breakfast and into lunch and the added pleasure of meeting their fur babies, at the Korner Kottage.

6:56am – Jared, a professionally trained Panko & Pepper...We truly hated to leave.”

9:30am – While guests are enjoying chef, arises and makes his way to the kitchen where he begins preparing breakfast for breakfast, Jillian is taking calls from visitors guests who fill the Korner Kottage’s four interested in making a reservation. During rooms. It takes about an hour or more to the summer months, reservations are hard prep breakfast. Meanwhile some guests filter to come by. But now that it’s past Labor out of their rooms to enjoy a cup of coffee or Day there are a few openings for their four tea, while people-watching from the comfy rooms. Their largest room, the Cherry screened porch that overlooks St. Joseph Blossom, boasts a comfy king bed, while queens are in the Trillium, Leelanau and Street, the main drag of Suttons Bay. 9am – Breakfast is served as guests make Porch rooms. Each features a private bath, their way to the dining room. There’s always air conditioning, cable TV, a refrigerator and an assortment of handmade pastries, biscuits wireless internet.

10:14am – Breakfast is over and guests and gravy, french toast and a homemade granola. Guests are sometimes surprised are out the door, visiting local wineries, by an elegant galette, a flat bread filled with strolling down St. Joseph to visit shops or off local fruit. And there’s often one of Jared’s to enjoy the beach. Jared and Jillian are now Dana Nesselawith Traverse City aMayor Jim Carruthers Week event. busyPride tidying rooms, refilling water bottles in specialties, Scotch Egg, hard-boiled eggat a 2018

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each room’s refrigerator, emptying trash and stripping the linens off beds of any guests who have checked out. The linens are a big deal. “We have eight sets of bedding and a lot of towels,” said Jillian. Guests sleep on 700-thread count sheets that are ironed the old-fashioned way on a 1950s Iron-rite steam press so they come out soft and smooth.

“On some days we may be doing laundry for two or three hours, on others its many more,” said Jillian. “Some days we’ve done laundry from noon til 10 pm.”

10:45am – Another phone call interested in a reservation. They are calling from Indiana, but some come from much farther away to visit the Korner Kottage.

“We get a lot from downstate, but really from all over,” said Jared. “We had a lady from Switzerland and one, Martin, from Brazil. He stayed with us for a week. Martin was in his mid-30s and is a private chef. He spoke little English and we relied on Google Translate. We cooked together and he taught me a Brazilian dish, Sagu a dessert made with tapioca, sugar and wine.”

“It was so nice,” added Jillian.

11:02am – It’s checkout time and when guests are gone it’s time for cleaning, vacuuming, tidying up after breakfast and changing out any bed linens. It’s also when Jillian has a chance to make the once-aweek drive to Traverse City to buy groceries.

“Whenever I get a two- or three- hour block of time, I go to buy in bulk at Sam’s Club,” she explained. “For our fruits we shop locally when possible.”

3:10pm – Jillian is back with the groceries. She unpacks her items while Jared is busy installing some new door locks. They

need to get ready because some new guests are expected in about an hour. Check-in time is 4 pm. They have a standard greeting that they share with guests, explaining the history of the house and the rules. Each room has a binder that provides info to guests about the Korner Kottage and Suttons Bay itself.

Jared and Jillian bought the Korner Kottage in April 2018 from Jim and Linda Munro, who ran it since the early 2000s. In May, the new hosts greeted their first guests. Despite their years of experience in the hospitality industry, there were some jitters. “I was so nervous,” admitted Jillian. “It was so different than what I was used to. Our first clients came in and we sat and talked with them, telling them about the house, walking them around.”

Jared and Jillian financed the deal through a local bank and some private investors.

“It was an established business with a good reputation,” said Jared. “We really haven’t had to do much to it. We decluttered a few things to make more room.”

While the Munros closed the B&B down during a few winter months, Jared and Jillian say they’ll stay open year-round.

They don’t expect any major changes at the Korner Kottage. They may try doing dinners in the off-season and are thinking about add a Korner Kottage ice shanty that guests could use in the winter.

4:08pm – On this day, the arriving guests are taking all four rooms. They’re from Indiana and have been here before.

About 25 percent of the guests are returnees, some two or three times in a calendar year, estimated Jared. These visitors quickly make themselves at home, some relaxing with a drink on the front porch, while others stroll

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outside to the B&B’s garden area to enjoy the afternoon air. A couple of guys check out the firepit area and plan to use it that night.

“It’s a lot of fun and you get to meet great people, but it’s a lot of work, too,” said Jillian as she brings out a plate of cookies, think lemon chocolate chip, and others whose recipes have been handed down for generations. She invites guests to grab a handful, pick out a book from the B&B’s library and enjoy their visit.

5:18pm – As evening approaches, some guests ask about places for dinner. Jared offers a few options within walking distance, including Martha’s Leelanau Table, the North Country Grill and Pub and the VI Grille. While guests are gone enjoying the area, Jared and Jillian field more phone calls and plan breakfasts for the next few days and tend to paperwork.

7pm – It’s the time when Jared and Jillian retire to their own room in the rear of the century old house. “Sometimes there’s confusion about difference between a hotel and a B&B,” said Jared. “We’re not 24 hours.

After 7 is typically our down time. That’s a 12-hour workday for us.”

Guests who are out after 7 pm are able to let themselves in. “Sometimes we feel like a parent waiting for the kids to come home,” joked Jared.

Any drawbacks to the business?

“You have no day to yourself,” said Jared.

“During the summer, we’ve worked 70 days

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Any advice to those dreaming of operating their own bed and breakfast?

“You have to enjoy people,” said Jared.

“It’s been a learning curve for us, finding the processes that work. We’re learned there are a lot of good people out there.”

“It would be a terrible job for someone who was anti-social,” added Jillian. “But for us, there are no regrets. It’s a fantastic job.”

A True Labor of Love

Almost a century ago, lumberman Martin Severson had a sawmill, acres of northern Michigan forest and a dream - to marry his sweetheart, Olise Olson.

In 1921 he began building a home in the village of Suttons Bay that he hoped to share with her, lovingly crafting rooms where they would live, raise their children and grow old together. When he finished the next year, Martin asked for Olise’s hand in marriage. She said yes. Her parents said no.

Heartbroken, but hopeful, Martin moved into the empty house and waited. And waited. And waited. When Olise’s parents passed away, she and Martin, by now well into their 40’s, finally married and made the house their home and lived happily ever after.

Though nearly a century has passed since Martin built their home, the Korner Kottage remains a testament to love, romance and a dream worth waiting for. Portraits of Martin and Olise — along with her naysaying parents — can be seen on a hallway wall in the Korner Kottage B&B.

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Until the empty lot at 124 W. Front St. becomes condominiums, property owner Louis Ferris has OK’d neighbor Christine Keefe’s idea: Turn the 1.25 acre property along the Boardman River into a temporary park everyone can enjoy.

POP GOES THE PARK A proposal to create put a park in a long-vacant hole in Traverse City’s downtown gathers steam

By Ross Boissoneau Q: What is a pop-up park?

A: A temporary park, complete with many of the attributes one would normally expect: benches, greenery, a site for relaxation or recreation.

Q. Why do we need one?

A: It’s better than a hole in the ground.

So there you have it. A proposal for a pop-up park for the long-vacant and fencedoff plot of ground at 124 W. Front St., next to J&S Hamburg, is now getting off the ground.

Once the home of Grand Traverse Auto, the site has been abandoned since 1996, when the Ford dealership (now Fox Motors) moved to its present location on US-31, south of town.

The idea came from Christine Keefe. The co-owner of the 123 Speakeasy walks past the long fence every day and, with a background in this sort of redevelopment, initiated the proposal to transform what sits behind it.

“In New York City, a pop-up park is an activism tool. There are [vacant] lots slated for development but with no money yet. To keep them from becoming a parking lot, we’d activate the space [as a public park] temporarily,” she said.

Keefe worked on several such proposals in New York, including one on the Lower East Side waterfront. Pier 42, an underutilized former shipping pier, was converted to public parkland from 2013 to 2017. Every summer, the Paths to Pier 42 partners organized a series of temporary programs to give residents access to the pier, increase foot traffic along corridors between the waterfront and neighborhood, offer recommendations for the full capital renovation plan, and address the vulnerability of the waterfront due to climate change and storm surges.

That site eventually became a permanent park, which is not the goal for the Front Street lot; property owner Louis Ferris plans to eventually construct condominiums on the site. In the meantime, however, he agreed with the proposal to move ahead with the plans for a park.

“We are so excited the owner has given us permission to use the property temporarily,” said Keefe.

Jean Derenzy, the CEO of the Downtown Development Authority, said such a project was not under consideration until Keefe came along. But there was always interest in working with the owner to do something with the site to make it more attractive.

“When [Keefe’s idea] came in, [a park] was not on our radar,” she said. “What was, was, ‘How do we work with the property owner? How do we … get the fence down, help with the sale?’”

The site is 1.25 acres, with 300 feet of waterfront along the Boardman River.

Derenzy said determining exactly what the temporary park will offer is the next step, along with identifying people or organizations that would be interested in becoming partners in the project.

Keefe said such partners run the gamut, from landscape designers to those engaged in arts, marketing, recreation, government, as well as nearby businesses and residents.

“We want everybody,” she said, mentioning organizations such as Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology, the Watershed Center, HearSay Storytelling, Arts for All, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, and the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority, among others. She sees the project as benefiting the entire area, regardless of how long it actually serves as a park.

“The property owner is willing to work on the details and the paperwork for liability insurance,” said Derenzy. Identifying what

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the lot will actually become and determining the insurance needs are the next steps.

Both Derenzy and Keefe offered a number of potential uses at the site, including a performing space, a play space for kids, reading nooks, and simple green space. “Low impact, quiet enjoyment,” said Derenzy.

There is not yet a timeline for any work on the site, though Derenzy said she is hopeful some steps could be made yet this year, including doing something about the fence before winter. She said the handshake agreement with the property owner has assured them they can use the site for at least one summer. After that?

TC pop-up park visionary Keefe has experience turning eyesores into activated spaces. While living in New York, she was an active member of Paths to Pier 42, which created temporary parkland and programs on a former shipping pier for several summers. The photos above show Pier 42 before and after one of its summer transformations.

“When it’s time to leave, it’s time to leave,” said Derenzy.

That means time is short. “We want to have it up and running for summer [2020],” said Keefe — programming, temporary landscaping and the like. Anyone interested in the park proposal can contact Keefe at christine@wegrokit.org

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NORTHERN SEEN 1. Becky Smits, Craig Weckler and Kim Lakes-Morman, Traverse Bay Sunrise Rotarians, doing highway cleanup on M-31 near Acme.

2. The Hagerty gang poses during the TCBN Hagerty 2019 40Under40 winners reception.

Pictured are Coco Champagne, Colleen Powers, KK Trucco, and Eric Engel.

3. Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci, formerly of the Trump White House, visited the Economic Club of Traverse City.

4. Jep Gruman of Boomerang Catapult congratulates 40Under40 winner Jody Lundquist at the 40Under40 reception in TC. 5. Dan and Ming Mays were all smiles at the 40Under40 winners reception, held at Hagerty headquarters in TC.

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And so did Traverse City’s own Marty Lagina, who will share the stage with Sullivan on Oct. 9.

The mystery of Oak Island has enthralled generations, beginning in 1795. Sullivan captures the financial ruin, psychotic breakdowns and, yes, adventures in The Curse of Oak Island.

Guest Host: Pat Livingston Event sponsor: Hand Surgery of Northern Michigan Literary sponsor: RE/MAX Bayshore

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The ABC Sandwich

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Boyne City’s Water Street Café Not so much reborn — but lovingly adopted — by brothers James and Kirt Ploe

By Eric Cox Transitioning restaurant ownership can be a tricky endeavor. While the new proprietors inherit what is hopefully a solid place with a loyal, appreciative clientele, a precarious balance must be struck in order to move on with their own food service goals while adhering to enough of the old ones to satisfy the stalwart patrons.

Such is the case at Boyne City’s Water Street Café, which siblings James and Kirt Ploe took over in May. The brothers, both East Jordan High School grads with extensive kitchen and food management experience, bought the Café from Larry and Val Glasgow, who operated it under the same name for the past 15 years.

Primarily a breakfast and specialty sandwich eatery, Water Street Café’s direction hasn’t changed much under the Ploes’ ownership. Like the Glasgows, they rely on classy breakfast fare — a model that has endured the seasonal ebb and flow of hungry tourists.

“We’ve enjoyed tons of support,” older brother James said. “We have a loyal, local customer base here.”

The Ploe brothers are assisted by two employees, as well as their wives and a few of the seven children they have between them.

Seating about 65, the establishment can have very busy mornings, creating an all-handson-deck atmosphere, in which staffers are greeting, seating, serving, and finally saying “So long!” to satisfied customers.

With their first summer season behind them, the brothers’ satisfaction with their new endeavor is apparent. Both take pride in their work, and customers seem to feel at home in the 2,500-square-foot interior, where, despite the many golden chandeliers warmly illuminating the historic building’s gorgeous pressed tin ceiling, the fare isn’t intended to be fancy — just quality food served in an inviting space.

“We’re not trying to blow anybody out of the water with our omelets,” James said. “It’s more like we want to serve a quality product that’s simple and affordable. Val and Larry did the same. We didn’t come in here trying to break the mold or anything. We wanted to take the successful products and atmosphere they already offered and just add ourselves to it.”

THE ROAD TO WATER STREET You could say refraining from fixing things that aren’t broken is also one of the brothers’ specialties. Prior to taking over Water Street, both had been working outside the culinary field for over eight years — James in third-party assembly and Kirt in industrial construction. Prior to that, each had worked in and managed kitchens all over northern Michigan at restaurants big and small.

Having gotten their fill of the food business a decade ago, however, they made a joint decision to leave restaurants and pursue other work. Though they continued to partner up to take on the occasional catering job, they agreed that, if they ever re-entered commercial kitchens, it would as their own bosses — not someone else’s employees.

Last year, James started getting the itch to get back into food service. At a family cookout, James approached Kirt to talk about restarting their culinary careers and going in together on their own eatery. When they left the party, the idea remained just that — an idea. But not for long.

“About two hours later,” James said, “Kirt texted and said, ‘You convinced me!’

“I never lost interest,” he added. “And [Kirt] never really lost interest. So when we came back into the restaurant business, it just kind of felt natural.”

That agreement set in motion a research project in which the brothers scoured the area for business opportunities. “We

started looking at our options, what market we wanted to be in,” said James. “We both decided right away we wanted to be here in Boyne. We like the community better than most others up here, so we just stuck with it.

And here we are!”

Kirt said they investigated several opportunities in and around Boyne City, but couldn’t find the situation they wanted — until one of the brothers’ mutual friends told them he had heard a rumor that Water Street Café was for sale.

“We went straight there that same day and talked to Val and Larry,” James said.

“When we walked into this place, we just kind of fell in love. It hit a lot of the boxes we wanted to check off.”

Although James said it felt like forever, it took around six months from the time the brothers put in their offer until the Glasgow’s accepted. Since that time, both brothers agreed that Boyne City’s support for the Water Street Café has been sincere and constant.

“The community’s been very open, very inviting — very happy to have us here,” Kirt said. “They’re happy to have young business owners in the community. They’re excited to have a younger group here. We’ve had a ton of support.”

STAYING THE COURSE One of the reasons the community might be so supportive is that the Ploe brothers aren’t interested in re-inventing the wheel or upstaging the former owners; they’re dedicated to cranking out the hearty, rock-solid breakfast fare and tasty, creative sandwiches patrons love — time-tested breakfast favorites like classic Eggs Benedict, Quiche Lorraine, buttermilk pancakes, and stuffed hash browns — all deftly prepared and served in ample portions.

On Sunday mornings, the Café rolls out its popular breakfast buffet, featuring Kirt on the fresh omelet bar. Those interested in such

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morning victuals may select something from the restaurant’s entire menu, all of which is available throughout the buffet hours.

Lunch options put the restaurant’s specialty sandwich in the spotlight: The beefy Black Angus Patty Melt is rich with tasty Swiss cheese and savory caramelized onions. The sandwich packs quite a punch when partnered with the homemade onion rings, the breading on which is the stuff of legend.

On a more creative note, The ABC sandwich boasts sliced Granny Smith apples, crispy bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, and a snappy-sweet honey mustard sauce that laces the whole thing together nicely. Italian panini bread — grilled to a satisfying crispness — sturdily girds the sweet-and-savory filling. A heap of the Café’s crunchy broccoli salad rounds out the plate with complimenting colors, and a creamy consistency that compliments the sandwich.

Find the Water Street Café at 113 Water St. in Boyne City. (231) 497-5050, or search “Water Street Café” on Facebook.

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saturday

BOYNE CITY HARVEST FEST: Enjoy the expanded Farmers & Crafters Market in the streets of downtown Boyne City. Listen to live music & enjoy the games for kids of all ages, including pumpkin painting. Free. boynechamber.com

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11TH ANNUAL AUTUMN BREEZEWAY FALL COLOR CRUISES: Color tour participants pick up bags filled with trip tips, color tour maps, coupons & other surprises at Royal Farms Winery in Atwood between 10am & noon. Participants then proceed at their own pace along C-48 The Breezeway stopping, shopping, dining, enjoying a nature hike at one of the three preserves or a special event along the route.

End the experience at Boyne Mt. in Boyne Falls with a complimentary chair-lift ride for a view atop the mountain. ridethebreezeway.com

BLUE RIBBON RUN 5K FOR PROSTATE CANCER: 9am. Byte Productions hosts this run benefiting the local chapter of Us TOO, a prostate cancer education & support group.

The start/finish is at The Filling Station & the course will take you along the Boardman Lake, TART Trails, by Oryana & the neighborhoods throughout. Enjoy beer & breakfast pizza at The Filling Station after the race. $1 from each pint & 25% of pizza purchases will be donated back to Us TOO. Info: blueribbonrun.com

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CHARLEVOIX COUNTY CROP WALK: 9am.

Walk has three different locations: Elm Point, East Jordan: 231-536-3129; Boyne City United Methodist Church: marylr1931@gmail.com; & St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Charlevoix: 231-547-2042.

BELLAIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 21ST ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL: Featuring the Fun Run 1-mile walk/run, Fine Art, Craft & Flea Market, live music, beverage tent, Best Dressed Pet Parade, “Chopped: Disaster Style” Cook-off & more. 10am-6pm, Bellaire.

------------------------------------------FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: Downtown Harbor Springs, Sept. 27-29. Featuring 53 nationallypublished authors & illustrators across eight genres. Includes a keynote address, panel discussions, authors in conversation, cookbook luncheons, illustration demonstrations, readings & book signings. hsfotb.org

---------------------FRIENDS OF IPL FALL BONUS USED BOOK SALE: 9am-3pm, Interlochen Public Library. tadl.org/interlochen

---------------------PEACE RANCH 5K/10K RUN: 9am, Peace Ranch, TC. Choose from the 5K through the Pere Marquette forest or a rugged 10K trail course. Walk, run or take a ride on a horse-driven carriage. All proceeds benefit rescue horses in Peace Ranch’s therapeutic herd. $40; 10 & under free. peaceranchtc.com

---------------------TADL FALL BOOK SALE: Traverse Area District Library, TC, Sept. 27-29. Today’s hours are 9am-3pm. Benefits TADL. tadl.org

---------------------“FRIENDS & FINE EDITIONS” USED BOOK SALE: New Peninsula Community Library, Community Room, TC. Runs Sept. 18-28. Reduced pricing begins Sept. 25 with a “bag sale.”

Fill a bag with books & pay $5 a bag. Pay only $1 per bag on Sept. 28. Held on Mondays from 9am-8pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9am-5:30pm; & Saturdays from 10am2pm. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org

---------------------C.A.R. TOUR OF SAMELS FARM: The Le Grande Traverse Society of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) will meet at Samels Farm in Williamsburg for a tour at 9:30am. A light lunch & drinks will be provided. Pre-register: legrandetraversesociety@gmail.com Free.

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ANNUAL ROCK, GEM & MINERAL SHOW: 10am-5pm, VFW Hall, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC. Presented by the Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club. Rocks, minerals & fossils from MI & all over the world will be for sale. There will also be handmade jewelry & a kids table with rock polishing, experts to help ID rocks, & Paleo Joe, who will give a presentation. $2 adult donation. facebook.com/pg/TCRockhounds

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---------------------EXPERIENCE CAREER EXPLORING KICKOFF: 10am, NMC Aeropark Campus, Parsons Stulen Building, TC. For middle & high school students. Learn about a hands-on career exploration club that meets one Sat. a month during the school year. At this event, learn about aviation careers using the NMC flight simulator. Each month will be focused on a different career sector.

Parents: Attend the informational session during the first hour to learn more about this national organization, the benefits of participation & how to register for the year. RSVP. Free. eventbrite.com

---------------------FALL HIKE AT GREENWOOD FOUNDATION: 10am. Join Conservancy staff as you hike the rolling trails around this diverse land - looking for migratory birds, wild turkeys & elk.

Call: 231.347.0991 to register & for specific directions. Free. landtrust.org

---------------------NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY: 10am, Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm, Frankfort. Enjoy a meet the alpaca experience & browse the boutique. There will also be an Alpaca 101 Seminar (4-5pm) for those interested in learning about The Alpaca Lifestyle, spinners & more. Free. crystallakealpacafarm.com

---------------------ST. ANDREWS CHURCH BAZAAR: 10am, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Beulah.

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TRAVERSE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DOWNTOWN TOURS: 10:30am, Downtown, TC. Meet at the Perry Hannah statue at the corner of Sixth & Union streets. These tours are conducted by guides with a special interest in TC history & provide an experience of TC’s past. Find ‘TAHS Downtown Walking Tours’ on Facebook. Suggested $10 donation.

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The Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K run/walk take place during peak fall color season in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Sat., Oct. 5. With all races starting & finishing in Empire, participants will run by the Dune Climb, past Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor with awesome views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way. ALL RACES ARE FULL; THERE ARE WAITING LISTS. Info: enduranceevolution.com/sleeping-bear-marathon-half-marathon-5k WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: The 2.08 mile route will start at the Open Space Park in downtown TC. Registration begins at 9am & the walk at 10:30am. Info: 929-3804. Donation or free. alz.org

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or-treating, live music by Tom Zipp & The Bullpen, Nelson Olstrom, Lou Thumser, Two Track Mind, & Full Circle, & more.

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FIND YOUR BFF: 12-2pm, Elk Rapids Village Government Office parking lot. Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors & Cherryland Humane Society join together for a pet adoption & donation drive.

Accepting new & used items for donation. Free.

Find on Facebook.

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AUDITIONS FOR THE CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET’S “THE NUTCRACKER”: 12:30pm, 418 E. Mitchell Dance Studio, Petoskey. For students enrolled in the CTAC School of Ballet. crookedtree.org

SEPT. ACCESS EVENT: 11am-1pm, Jacob’s Corn Maze, TC. Presented by Arts For all of Northern Michigan. Pumpkin painting, cider & donuts, & a maze. $5. secure.givelively.org 7TH ANNUAL LEELANAU UNCAGED STREET FESTIVAL: 12-10pm, Northport. 75 artists, 32+ musical & dance performances, 12+ food trucks, vendors & local restaurants.

Free. shop.leelanauuncaged.com/home-2

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT: Pit Spitter’s Field, TC. Registration is held at noon, followed by the start of play. Open to teams of 10. michiganscouting. org/tcdodgeball

---------------------FALL FESTIVAL: 12-10pm, East Jordan Tourist Park. Kids activities, farmers market, craft show, softball tournament, food trucks, trick-

------------------------------------------MODEL RAILROAD MEETING: 1-4pm, Peninsula Township Hall, TC. National Model Railroad Association North Central Region Division 2 Monthly Meeting. info@ncrdivision2.groups.io

---------------------YOUTH OPEN MIC: 3-5pm, The Shed Beer Garden, TC. For kids 18 or younger. The Beat Lab will provide a sound system. All you need

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---------------------2019 WORLD TOUR PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL: 4pm, Garden Theater, Frankfort. Proceeds benefit the Betsie Valley Trail. $12 advance; $15 door. events.ticketprinting.com

---------------------6TH ANNUAL HARVESTFEST: 4-8pm, Seasons of the North, Indian River. Live music from Sturgeon Valley, I Love Lucy look-a-like contest, grape stomping contest & corn hole tournaments.

---------------------VETERANS INSPIRATIONAL ART SHOW: 5-9pm, 3766 US-31, TC. The show is exclusive to veteran artists at no cost & artists will have an opportunity to sell their work commission free during the event. 810-422-7228.

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GET CRAFTY: Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Laminated Leaves: Make a framed creation with real leaves. Laminate your work & the fall colors will last. Held from 11am-noon & 2-3pm. greatlakeskids.org

TC ST. FRANCIS CLASS OF 1974 - 45TH CLASS REUNION: 6pm, Elks Lodge, TC. Featuring an appetizer buffet. $25/person. For more info, text or call Sue Hamilton Gillen: 231-4636655 or Kathy Kroetsch Morio: 231-883-7196.

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“THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Two bachelors create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome social obligations. When they attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men named Ernest, confusion reigns. Adults: $28; youth: $15 (plus fees). mynorthtickets.com

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HELL ON HEELS PRESENTS DRAG BY NIGHT: 8-10pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey.

Lip syncing, dancing, singing, comedy & more. $10. mynorthtickets.com

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FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: (See Sat., Sept. 28)

ANNUAL ROCK, GEM & MINERAL SHOW: 11am4pm, VFW Hall, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC. Presented by the Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club. Rocks, minerals & fossils from MI & all over the world will be for sale. There will also be handmade jewelry & a kids table with rock polishing, experts to help ID rocks, & Paleo Joe, who will give a presentation. $2 adult donation. facebook.com/pg/ TCRockhounds

---------------------FALL PUMPKIN PEDAL: Registration starts at 11:30am. Please sign a waiver in the Peninsula Room (adjacent left to Jolly Pumpkin restaurant) before meeting in the Jolly Pumpkin parking lot, TC for the ride. Ride leaves at noon. Donations will be collected to support Norte. Route options: 40 miles or 20 miles or 7.5 family-friendly ride. Find on Facebook.

---------------------TADL FALL BOOK SALE: Traverse Area District Library, TC, Sept. 27-29. Today’s hours are 12-3pm. Benefits TADL. tadl.org

---------------------FIBER WITHOUT BORDERS: THE CRAFT OF ARTISAN CLOTHING: 2pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Two local artisans, Keira Duvernoy & Meg Staley, have taken up the mantle of slow fashion, & are creating garments & hats one piece at a time. They’ll talk about their studio work & show their wares at this Talk About Art interview. The “Fiber Without Borders” exhibition runs through Nov. 7. Free. glenarborart.org

---------------------THE CRANE WIVES: 3:30-5:30pm, Iron Fish Distillery, Thompsonville. This Americana/ folk band was founded in Grand Rapids. This concert benefits TitleTrackMichigan.org $15. eventbrite.com

---------------------GHOST WALK: 8pm, 181 E. Grandview Parkway, TC. Take a stroll around town & hear cool & creepy stories of the Great Lakes & the Grand Traverse area. $10. mynorthtickets.com

ELK RAPIDS

MARVELOUS ART WITH MRS. MCLAREN: 4-5:30pm, Benzonia Public Library, Mills Community House, lower level. For grades 4-6. Free. benzonialibrary.org

MUNSON HEALTHCARE HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 11am, Munson Home Health, 618 S. Mitchell St., Ste. A, Cadillac.

Join a friendly environment where grief & loss are understood. Free. munsonhomehealth.org

A Few of Our Favorite Things!

Guest Artist Edward R Bahr

Saturday, oct 5 at 3pm

FOOD & FITNESS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS & THEIR CARE GIVERS: 3:30pm, Cowell Family Cancer Center, Room 3002, TC. Learn about healthy eating strategies, finding & implementing an exercise program that fits your lifestyle, & how to take care of your body.

Register: 231-392-8492. Free.

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AAUW OCTOBER MEETING: 5:30pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. Featuring Karen Schmidt, executive director & board chair for the Botanic Gardens at The GT Commons, who will speak on the evolution of the Historic Barns Park & Botanic Gardens. Free. aauwtc.org

Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $ 10.00 Students: $5.00 Kids 12 & under: Free

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---------------------INTRODUCING THE PRACTICE: 6pm, Ecco Event Space, TC. Annie Clark, host & creator of “Lifelines” on Z93 Today’s Best Hits, walks you through an introduction of “The Practice,” a realistic process to sustain lifelong happiness.

Annie will share the solution to what’s holding you back from getting what you want, saying what you need, & managing your emotions to move beyond the daily struggles that derail you. For ages 21+. Free. facebook.com/pg/annieclarkpage/events

---------------------PARKINSON’S NETWORK NORTH EVENING SUPPORT GROUP: 6pm, Foster Family Community Health Center, Rooms A & B, TC. Fred Golenberg, CSA presents “Medicare Changes For 2020” plus split discussion sessions/problem-solving. Questions: 947-7389.

Free. pnntc.org

---------------------TCNEWTECH: 6pm, City Opera House, TC. Five presenters are allowed 5 minutes each to present & 5 minutes of question & answer. Between presenters, the audience is allowed to make brief announcements for things such as job openings, persons seeking employment, & other events happening in the area related to technology. Free; must register. cityoperahouse.org/tcnewtech

---------------------HOUSEPLANTS IN WINTER: 6:30pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. The Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan welcomes Crystal VanThomme from PlantMasters Greenhouse of Suttons Bay to discuss caring for houseplants in winter. $5 donation from non-members. mganm.org

oct 02

wednesday

NORTHERN MICHIGAN WALKS TO SCHOOL DAY: 8am. If you live too far from home to walk to school, drive to one of the “Park & Stroll” locations. elgruponorte.org/walkday

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Race your way through the beautiful northern Michigan landscape as you compete in the 14th Annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic on October 19 at Crystal Mountain. Race participants can enjoy special lodging discounts. Come early, stay late and make a full weekend out of it at the PEAKtoberfest, October 18-20, where you’ll enjoy German food, delicious drinks, live music, chairlift rides and more.

---------------------ARTS-THEMED RECESS: 5-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Three lucky winners will get to choose an original piece of artwork to take home valued at $250. Enjoy networking,

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food & beverages by Raduno & Maxbauers Meat Market, art & more. Sponsored by Caliber Home Loans. $10. traverseticker.com

---------------------LIFELONG LEARNING: MODERN MYTHS: 5:30pm, Petoskey District Library Classroom.

Join Dr. Suzanne Rosenthal Shumway on an investigative journey into the nature of myths that influence our culture. Some of the works considered will be “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” & “Star Wars.” Free. petoskeylibrary.org

---------------------SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS & SERVICES IN LEELANAU COUNTY: 7pm, Suttons Bay High School Auditorium.

Hosted by League of Women Voters Leelanau County. Featuring Maggie Sprattmoran. Free.

LWVLeelanau.org

---------------------THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS: 7pm, Sleder’s Family Tavern, TC. Scotland’s The Tannahill Weavers bring instrumentals, original ballads & lullabies, humorous tales of life in Scotland & more. Their music demonstrates the varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. 947-9213. $20, $25.

thursday

oct 03

“KNOW THE DANGERS” OPIOID PREVENTION CAMPAIGN KICK OFF: 9am, Grand Traverse County Health Department, TC. Presented by the Substance Free Coalition of Northwest Michigan & partners. Community healthcare leaders speak about the dangers of prescription opioids & what you can do to break the cycle of addiction. RSVP by Sept. 30: substancefreenm@gmail.com

---------------------INTERACTIVE STORYTIME: 11am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin. A craft or activity will follow. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------BATTLING THE BOGUS NEWS BUZZ: 5:30pm, Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building. This program will help teens & adults differentiate between quality, factual information, & the fake stuff. Presented by Ken Winter, former editor & publisher of the Petoskey News-Review, who now teaches media & writing for NCMC & the MSU School of Journalism.

Free. petoskeylibrary.org

---------------------“INCARCERATION, INJUSTICE V. JUSTICE, PUNISHMENT OR RESTORATION”: 6-8pm, Central United Methodist Church, TC. Presented by Before, During & After Incarceration. An evening of personal stories & discussion among defense lawyers, judges, probation personnel, health professionals & previously incarcerated individuals. Hosted by radio host Ron Jolly.

POTLUCK & OFF THE WALL MOVIE NIGHT: Helena Township Community Center, Alden.

Dinner, 6pm; movie, 7pm. Call to sign up for potluck: 231-331-4318. Free.

---------------------FULFILLAMENT, A STORY TELLING EVENT: 6:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Five local community leaders take the stage to tell their personal journey towards fulfillment through their work. Each storyteller will issue a challenge for the audience to do something to find fulfillment in their own lives. A $500 grant is awarded to an audience member with a good idea that needs some help to get it started. 20Fathoms (a startup incubator in downtown TC) is also offering 3 months membership to this winner. This month’s storytellers are Casey Cowell, Boomerang Catapult; Seth Bernard, singer/songwriter; Krista Cain, Sweetwater Doula; Jennifer Lyon, Table Health; & Gladys Muñoz, Justice and Peace Advocacy Center. $15 online; $18 door. cityoperahouse.org/fulfillament

---------------------65TH ANNUAL ELK RAPIDS ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: 7-9pm, Peterman Auditorium, Elk Rapids High School. Steve Stargardt & the Elk Rapids Rotary band, cast & chorus will team up with area groups including the Fitch Dance Company of Kalkaska, the TC Swing Club, Ballet Etc. and GUSTO. Benefits Rotary Good Works. $10. brownpapertickets.com

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CONCERTS ON THE HILL: PETER, PAUL & MARY REMEMBERED: 7pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Beulah. Donations will benefit Benzie Senior Resources.

---------------------GRAVESTONE SYMBOLISM: 7pm, Elk Rapids History Museum. Admission by donation. elkrapidshistory.org

---------------------GREAT LAKES HARMONICA CONCERT: GARY GREEN: 7-10pm, Red Sky Stage, Bay Harbor. Gary was a winner at the 1987 Hohner National Harmonica Championships & The 1987 World Harmonica Championships Isle of Jersey. $20 advance; $25 night of. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------THE HISTORY OF THE PENINSULA’S ILLINI ASSOCIATION: 7pm, Peninsula Township Hall, TC. Presented by the Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society & Bob & Penny Rosi.

Free. omphistoricalsociety.org

oct 04

friday

AAUW USED BOOK SALE: 9am-6pm, United Way Building, Gaylord. At 11am on Sat., books are $1 a bag or by donation. Proceeds go to scholarships & educational programs for local girls & women. Free. gaylord-mi.aauw.net

---------------------ACORN ADVENTURERS: 10-11am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. For ages 4 & under. Presented by the GT Conservation District. A mix of guided & self-guided outdoor

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activities that allow young explorers & their grown-ups to explore, engage with, & experience the outdoors. Free. natureiscalling.org/ acorn-adventurers

---------------------DISCOVER WITH ME: 10am-noon, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Activities that promote toddler education & development. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FOODIES: FUSTINI’S OILS & VINEGARS: 11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Kitchen, Petoskey. With Chef Charlene Hunt. Free. crookedtree.org

---------------------LUNCHEON LECTURE FEATURES STATE DEMOGRAPHER: 11:30am, NCMC, Iron Horse Café, Petoskey. Eric Guthrie will show us the numbers regarding the fact that deaths outnumber births today in the community. Reservations required: 231-348-6600. $12; includes lunch.

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LEELANAU WOMEN ARTISTS’ ANNUAL FALL SHOW: 1-7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Featuring basketry, fused glass, jewelry & painting. An opening reception with the artists will be held tonight from 5-7pm. leelanauwomenartists.org

---------------------VASA SKI CLUB NORDIC SKI SWAP: Brick Wheels, TC. Drop off your used (good condition) xc ski equipment on Fri., Oct. 4 during a happy hour at Brick Wheels from 4-7pm. Accepting skis, poles, boots, bindings, roller skis, ski racks & ski bags. 75% of your sale proceeds go back to you.

Go back on Sat., Oct. 5 from 10am-2pm to purchase from a selection of used cross country ski equipment. Free food & beverages both days.

933-1264. vasaskiclub.org/nordic-ski-swap

---------------------EMPIRE HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL: 6-10pm, Downtown Empire. Tonight features a pig roast, beer, live music by Stellar Association & more. $5 admission; $13 for dinner.

---------------------FORT FRIGHT: 6:30-9:30pm, Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City. Hosted by Mackinac State Historic Parks. Last admission at 8:30pm. $10 adult, $6 ages 5-12. mackinacparks.com

---------------------65TH ANNUAL ELK RAPIDS ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: (See Thurs., Oct. 3)

---------------------GREAT LAKES HARMONICA CONCERT: PETER MADCAT RUTH & HANK SHREVE: 7-10pm, Red Sky Stage, Bay Harbor. A Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player, Peter also sings & plays ukulele, guitar, high-hat, jawharp, penny-whistle, kalimba, banjo & other folk instruments. Hank has shared the stage with Merle Haggard, Marcia Ball, Magic Dick, Lee Oskar, The Fabulous Thunderbirds & many others. $20 advance; $25 night of. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------SCREAMS IN THE DARK: 7-11pm, Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC. From the Swamp of Suffering to The Mausoleum, there’s something to terrify everyone. $5-$15.

AGED TO PERFECTION READERS THEATRE PRESENTS “HARVEY”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, MainStage Theatre, TC. This is the story of an affable man whose only serious flaw is that his best friend is a six-foot-tall invisible rabbit. $8 plus fees. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------ARTS ACADEMY “COLLAGE”: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Featuring the talents of IAA’s musicians, actors, dancers, writers & filmmakers. $30 full, $14 student. tickets.interlochen.org

---------------------PAUL VORNHAGEN QUARTET: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey.

Accomplished jazz saxophonist, flutist & vocalist Paul Vornhagen will play with his jazz quartet, consisting of pianist Gary Schunk, bassist Patrick Prouty & drummer Larry Ochiltree.

They will perform a variety of jazz standards by Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Thelonius Monk & more. $25 members, $35 non-members, $10 students. crookedtree.org

oct 05

saturday

SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K RACES: ALL RACES FULL; WAITING LISTS. 6:30am, Lake Michigan Beach Park, Empire. All races take runners past dunes, Little Glen Lake & the village of Glen Arbor. Enjoy views of the Manitou Islands & Sleeping Bear along the way. enduranceevolution.com/sleeping-bear-marathonhalf-marathon-5k

---------------------AAUW USED BOOK SALE: 9am-noon, United Way Building, Gaylord. At 11am on Sat., books are $1 a bag or by donation. Proceeds go to scholarships & educational programs for local girls & women. Free. gaylord-mi.aauw.net

---------------------EAGLES IN THE LOWER PENINSULA: 9am, Marina Pavilion, Elk Rapids. Jerry Weinrich, official bald eagle counter for state & federal agencies, & retired DNR biologist, will speak about the status of bald eagles in MI, the recovery of America’s avian symbol, nesting pairs in northern MI & more. Free. greenelkrapids.org

---------------------GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY: 9am, NMC Aeropark Campus, TC. Workshop designed for girls ages 8-17... join them as they learn about the aviation industry. Tickets are free but limited to 50 girls. eventbrite.com

---------------------LEIF ERIKKSON DAY ROW & RUN: 9am, Ferry Beach/Depot Beach, Charlevoix. A 1 mile boat race & 5K foot race fundraiser to celebrate the life of Leif Eriksson & the Viking way. This is a fundraiser for Charlevoix Schools Rayder Den. You can compete in the row & the run, or just one of the events. $25 advance; $30 day of. active.com

---------------------SKI & SNOWBOARD SWAP, HARBOR SPRINGS: 9am-2pm, Nub’s Nob, Harbor

Springs. Downhill skis, cross country skis, snowboards, boots, goggles, race skis, helmets, poles, bindings, ski clothing & more.

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YMCA ART & CRAFT SHOW: 9am-2pm, GT Bay YMCA, 3700 Silver Lake Rd., TC.

---------------------10TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES PUMPKIN PATCH DAY: 10am-7pm, Boyer Glassworks, Harbor Springs & Three Pines Gallery, Cross Village. Wander through an array of handblown glass pumpkins crafted by local artists Lynn Dinning & Harry Boyer.

---------------------ALDEN HARVEST DAYS: 10am-5pm, Downtown Alden. Store sales, scavenger hunt & more.

---------------------ELK RAPIDS ART BEAT: 10am-5pm. Open house gallery walk at Blue Heron Gallery, Mullaly’s 128 Studio & Gallery & Twisted Fish Gallery.

Three $100 gift certificates will be drawn from those visiting all three galleries during the day.

Festivities include guest artists & demonstrations.

---------------------FALL SALE & HAPPY APPLE DAYS: 10am6pm, Downtown TC. Merchants will have bushels of local apples to share with their customers.

---------------------FOOTHILLS 25, 10 & 5K: 10am, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. Run the single track, ski slopes & bike paths of Boyne Mountain. All races begin & end in the courtyard area, slope side from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa, close to the Hemlock & Mountain Express lifts. runsignup.com

---------------------FRISKE’S FALL FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, Friske’s Farm Market, Ellsworth. Enjoy the orchard, food, wagon ride & more.

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LEELANAU WOMEN ARTISTS’ ANNUAL FALL SHOW: 10am-5pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Featuring basketry, fused glass, jewelry & painting. leelanauwomenartists.org

---------------------SKITOBERFEST: 10am, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls. Celebrate the coming winter with everything from ski gear, craft beer, food trucks, live music & performers, chairlift rides, bonfires & more. boynemountain.com

---------------------VASA SKI CLUB NORDIC SKI SWAP: (See Fri., Oct. 4)

---------------------EMPIRE HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL: 1210pm, Downtown Empire. Today features food, beer & live music by Wild Horse Music, Stellar Association, Jackpine, 5th Gear & The Benzie Playboys. $25. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------YOUNG HEMINGWAY PORTALFEST: 12-4pm, Freshwater Art Gallery, Boyne City. A guided walking tour featuring street theater performers.

After Glow, 4:15-5:30pm. 231-582-2588.

---------------------AUTHOR SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Joyce Hicks will sign her book “One More Foxtrot.” horizonbooks.com

OMFA FIDDLERS JAMBOREE: 1pm, Kalkaska Senior Center. Open mic for all nonelectric instruments at 4pm. Round & square dancing (open to musicians, callers, dancers) at 5:30pm. 231-534-4377. Free.

---------------------65TH ANNUAL ELK RAPIDS ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: 2pm, Peterman Auditorium, Elk Rapids High School. Steve Stargardt & the Elk Rapids Rotary band, cast & chorus will team up with area groups including the Fitch Dance Company of Kalkaska, the TC Swing Club, Ballet Etc. and GUSTO. Benefits Rotary Good Works. $10. brownpapertickets.com

---------------------VALLEY VIEW BREW FEST: 3-8pm, Valley View Farm, East Jordan. Live music by Full Circle, farmto-glass brews, food, yard games & children’s movie in barn. $10-$25. valleyviewbrewfest.com

the show, ticket holders can visit the museum.

Afterwards, meet the artists & enjoy light refreshments. $25-$30. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------“GO WITH THE GLO!” 5K/1 MILE: 9pm, The Trailhead, Mackinaw City. There will be prizes for the most glowing man, woman & team, as well as the biggest team. There will also be an “After-Glo Party” downtown. $25. mackinawchamber.com/event/glorun

oct 06

sunday

RAINBOW OF HOPE BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8am-noon, Rainbow of Hope Farm, Kingsley. Benefits Rainbow of Hope Farm. rainbowofhopefarm.weebly.com

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PETOSKEY - RUN MICHIGAN CHEAP HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K: 10am, East Park, Petoskey. The courses will follow the Little Traverse Wheelway. runmichigancheap.com/ petoskey-edition-106.html

GOPHERWOOD CONCERTS: ESCAPING PAVEMENT: 7pm, Cadillac Elks Lodge. Enjoy folk, roots & Americana with this duo. $7-$15. mynorthtickets.com POND HILL FARM CONCERT: 7-10pm, Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs. Live music by Last Exit, who rocks everything from The Animals to The Dave Matthews Band, plus more. Free.

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THE STORYTELLER’S NIGHT SKY: 7pm, J.H. Rogers Observatory, NMC, TC. Join TADL & NMC’s Astronomy Department for a starry night sky viewing & storytelling presentation featuring Star Lore Historian Mary Stewart Adams, host of the weekly radio segment “The Storyteller’s Night Sky.” tadl.org

---------------------AGED TO PERFECTION READERS THEATRE PRESENTS “HARVEY”: (See Fri., Oct. 4)

---------------------FREE BELLYDANCE SHOWCASE: 7:30pm, NMC, Scholars Hall Theater (room 217), TC. The School of Rak Presents: The RAKtoberFest 2019 Global Bellydance Showcase: Chrysalis Featuring Sabah Saeed & other Michigan global Bellydance artists. Tickets: eventbrite.com Free ($5 suggested donation).

RAKtoberFest.com

---------------------GREAT LAKES HARMONICA CONCERT: SANDY WELTMAN & TODD PARROTT: 7:30-10pm, Red Sky Stage, Bay Harbor. Having gained international recognition in the World Harmonica Competitions, Sandy is equally skilled on the banjo & ukulele. Todd’s soulful, gospel harmonica can be heard in churches & other events across the nation. $20 advance; $25 night of. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------DAMN TALL BUILDINGS: 8pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. The Damn Tall Buildings’ music stretches beyond bluegrass & American roots music. Before

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW: 10am-3pm, Downtown Alden.

------------------------------------------13TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVUS: 12-6pm, Left Foot Charley, TC. Featuring winemakers in lederhosen, German Oompah music, horse drawn wagon rides, fresh cider & wine tasting. There will also be hot dogs from Uptown Dogs. Free. thevillagetc.com/13th-annual-harvest-festivus

---------------------26TH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE RUN 5K: Noon, 4050 E. Hammond Rd., TC. Recognize the many friends & family remembered & celebrate those who have been challenged with cancer. $35. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/RemembranceRun

---------------------CAMP DAGGETT FALL FEST: 12-5pm, Camp Daggett, Walloon Lake, Petoskey. Pumpkin painting, stone painting, kids crafts, hay rides, live music, nature hikes, pontoon boat color tour on Walloon Lake & more. $5 per carload entrance fee. Find on Facebook.

---------------------PUMPKIN FEST X: 12-4pm, Jolly Pumpkin, TC. Live music by Levi Britton, games, crafts, sack races, cider press & growler fills, harvest buffet in the Peninsula Room. $18 adults, $7 kids. Find on Facebook.

---------------------RUBY ELLEN FARM FALLTIME SOCIAL/PIG ROAST: Noon, Ruby Ellen Farm, 5946 S. Center Hwy., Leelanau County. Two museums open, horse drawn wagon rides, rope making, wood turning, blacksmithing, cider pressing, music in the barn & more. 2pm roast pig lunch with sides, beverage & dessert (adults, $20; 6-11, $5). rubyellenfarm.org

ANNUAL HARVEST GATHERING: 1-4pm, Samels Farm, Williamsburg. Enjoy music, food & farm building tours. Watch demos by blacksmiths, rope makers, cider pressers, quilters, food preservationists & woodworkers. Meet the draft horses & take a horse-drawn wagon ride to Lake Skegemog. Free. samelsfarm.org

---------------------AGED TO PERFECTION READERS THEATRE PRESENTS “HARVEY”: 2pm, Old Town Playhouse, MainStage Theatre, TC. This is the story of an affable man whose only serious flaw is that his best friend is a six-foot-tall invisible rabbit. $8 plus fees. mynorthtickets.com

---------------------BOOK DISCUSSION & SIGNING: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Local author Dick Ault will discuss & sign his new novel, “Dismissal: Business, Politics, The Seventies and Sex.” 231-331-4318.

---------------------FIBER WITHOUT BORDERS: CONTEMPORARY FIBER ART 1960 TO PRESENT: 2pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. This program is facilitated by Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager & studio fiber artist. The “Fiber Without Borders” exhibit continues through Nov. 7.

Free. glenarborart.org

---------------------GREAT LAKES CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE: 4pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Featuring a group of vocalists from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music who will perform classical vocal selections – from opera arias to art songs. $25; $10 students. greatlakescfa.org

---------------------LIGHTSABERS AND QUIDDITCH: 4pm, Benzie Central High School Auditorium, Benzonia.

Hear the sounds of the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Riccobono, & the collaboration of the Benzie Voices under the direction of Michael Beery. Enjoy selections from John Williams, Duel of the Fates, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, & Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. $15 adults, $10 seniors, free for 18 & under. benziesymphony.com

---------------------NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Aarti Namdev Shahani will talk about her memoir, “Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares.” Reception at 6pm. $15 general admission, $5 students. cityoperahouse.org/nws-aarti-shahani

---------------------SCREAMS IN THE DARK: 7-10pm, Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC. From the Swamp of Suffering to The Mausoleum, there’s something to terrify everyone. $5-$15.

---------------------GHOST WALK: 8pm, 181 E. Grandview Parkway, TC. Take a stroll around town & hear cool & creepy stories of the Great Lakes & the Grand Traverse area. $10. mynorthtickets.com

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FREE ‘WRITING THROUGH LOSS’ WORKSHOPS: Thursdays, 9-10:30am through Oct. 17, Michael’s Place, 1212 Veterans Dr., TC. Presented by Hospice of Michigan. Open to adults grieving a loss & interested in writing.

947-6453.

---------------------GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TC: Mon., Tues., Weds. at 2pm. The tours begin & end at Perry Hannah Plaza - 6th & Union streets. Each tour is about two & a half hours of slow walking over a two-mile route, with a rest stop at the TC Visitors Center.

---------------------GENTLE YOGA FOR ADULTS: Tuesdays, 10am, Oct. 1-29, Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. Focus on breathing, gentle repeated movements & stretches. Bring your own mats, water & towels. tadl.org/interlochen

---------------------SOUL SOOTHING YOGA: Sundays, 9am, Table Health, GT Commons, TC. Weekly donation-based community yoga class. Gather for a guided, uplifting, all-levels yoga practice. tablehealthtc.com

---------------------THURSDAY NIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: Thursdays, 6pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Open to all, but geared for intermediate level riders & new racers. You’ll get a chance to ride a lap of the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Race Course including the Crystal Climb. Meet at the Park at Water’s Edge. Rental bike with helmet: $19. Helmet only: $10. crystalmountain. com/event/thursday-night-mountain-bike-ride

---------------------BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays & Wednesdays, 8am-noon through Oct. 12. Veteran’s Park, Boyne City.

---------------------CTAC ARTISANS & FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 10am-1pm, Oct. 4 - Dec. 20. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Building, Petoskey.

Featuring a wide variety of locally grown & handmade goods. NO MARKET ON NOV. 29. crookedtree.org/petoskey/market

---------------------CHEBOYGAN FARMERS MARKET: Festival Square, Downtown Cheboygan. Held every Weds. & Sat. from 8am-1pm through Oct. 30.

---------------------EAST JORDAN FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 9am-1pm, Memorial Park, East Jordan.

---------------------ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-1pm, 305 US Highway 31.

---------------------ELLSWORTH FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-noon, Ellsworth Community Square.

---------------------INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 9am-2pm, 2112 M 137, Interlochen.

---------------------OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 5, corner of Emmet & Fulton streets, Petoskey.

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Weds., 8am-noon & Sat., 7:30amnoon, parking lot “B,” at southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway in downtown TC.

JURIED FINE ART EXHIBIT: Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord. Runs through Nov. 1 during gallery hours of 11am-3pm, Mon. through Fri. & 12-2pm on Sat. gaylordarts.org

SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, intersection of M22 & M204, Suttons Bay.

MEANDER: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids.

Featuring the works of Lindy Bishop, Mark Mehaffey & Lynn Uhlmann. Runs through Oct. 12. twistedfishgallery.com

------------------------------------------THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS, TC FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 2-6pm, The Village Piazza.

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“CHASING COLOR - CATCHING LIGHT”: Runs through Sept. at City Opera House, TC. Artists Jacquie Auch, Dorothy McGrath Grossman & Janet Wilson Oliver blend their styles & techniques to share how color influences & dominates their work. cityoperahouse.org

---------------------“CHASING LIGHT”: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. An exhibit dedicated to glass.

Featuring all forms of art glass including blown, fused, stained glass, cast, torched & more.

Runs through Oct. 4. Open daily from 1-4pm. jordanriverarts.com

---------------------“HARBOR SPRINGS: THEN & NOW”: Shay Hexagon House, Harbor Springs. Each piece of art from this exhibition is a snapshot of the people, events & landscapes which make up the heritage of Harbor Springs. Open on Fridays & Saturdays, 11am-3pm through Oct. 12. harborspringshistory.org

---------------------“STILL LIFE WITH SOUP”: This juried show at Charlevoix Circle of Arts celebrates artist interpretations of the prompt, “Still Life With Soup.” Over 20 works will be on display along with a selection of handmade Soup Bowls by area potters. Runs through Nov. 2. charlevoixcircle.org

---------------------ANIMAL SAINTS & STRANGE ANGELS: Michigan Artists Gallery, TC. New works by artist Char Bickel. Runs through mid-Oct. michiganartistsgallery.com

---------------------ANNUAL ALL MEDIA JURIED EXHIBITION: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Runs through Oct. 4. Local & regional artists will compete for Gold ($1,000), Silver ($700) & Bronze ($300) awards.

Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10am-4:30pm. Sat.: 10am4pm. Sun.: 12-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

---------------------ARTS OF OUR MEMBERS CONTINUED: Northport Arts Association. Runs through Sept.

29. Open daily, 12-4pm. Closed on Tuesdays. northportartsassociation.org

---------------------FIBER WITHOUT BORDERS: Glen Arbor Arts Center. A juried exhibition of 2D & 3D work exploring fiber materials in fresh, original ways.

Runs through Nov 7. Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9am4pm. Sat. & Sun.: 12-4pm. glenarborart.org

------------------------------------------RAVEN HILL GENERATIONS: Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. Inspired by the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibit, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” Raven Hill’s exhibit is a chance to highlight for the community the importance of northern lower MI’s history through a collection of stories, artifacts, exhibits & structures. Runs through Oct. 12. miravenhill.org

---------------------CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - “MICHIGAN NOW: ANNUAL JURIED FINE ARTS EXHIBITION”: Artists throughout the state of Michigan were invited to submit work of all media & subject matter. A total of 58 artists are represented in the exhibition of 79 works of art. Runs through Nov. 9.

- “THE CTAC INSTRUCTORS SHOW”: Held in Atrium Gallery, this exhibit highlights the creative work of CTAC visual arts instructors.

Course instructors for both CTAC-Petoskey & CTAC-Traverse City locations were invited to participate. A variety of styles & media will be on display, including watercolor, oil, pastel, photography & fibers. Runs through Oct. 26. crookedtree.org

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - ORIGINAL: JURIED EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY PRINTS: Featuring all forms of printmaking by artists from across the U.S. Runs through Nov. 14.

- THE FLOATING WORLD: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS: Held in Carnegie Rotunda. A select assortment of prints by Japanese artists of the Edo & Meiji periods, including Utagawa Hiroshige (1797– 1858) & Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), will be on display. On loan from Purdue University’s permanent collection. Runs through Nov. 14. crookedtree.org

---------------------DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - EXPLORATIONS IN WOOD: SELECTIONS FROM THE CENTER FOR ART IN WOOD: Runs through Dec. 29. Curated by Andy McGivern, this exhibition features 74 objects, a small sample of the work in the collection of Philadelphia’s Center for Art in Wood, gathered over a forty-year period.

- CAROLE HARRIS: ART QUILTS: This fiber artist extends the boundaries of traditional quilting by exploring other forms of stitchery, irregular shapes, textures, materials & objects. Runs through Dec. 29. dennosmuseum.org

HIGHER ART GALLERY, TC: - OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS - “BIG GROUP/ SMALL WORKS”: Higher Art Gallery is currently accepting submissions for consideration to the “BIG GROUP/small works” show. Deadline to apply is Oct. 10. higherartgallery.com/ calls-for-art - MODERN FEMALE ARCHETYPES-GROUP SHOW: Featuring more than 20 female artists in a variety of mediums exploring the idea of archetypes & how they connect us all, often regardless of age, geography & social status.

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5 SECONDS BARE THEIR “TEETH”

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5 Seconds of Summer just dropped a new single that’s getting some solid traction — or perhaps we should say bite — on the charts. The band’s “Teeth,” featuring Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave), turns 5 Seconds toward a more rock/industrial sound and was co-written by industry hitmaker Ryan Tedder. “Teeth” also arrived with an, er … interesting music video, and an appearance on James Corden’s late night talk show, on which the band and Corden played a game called Tattoo Roulette …

Vintage rockers The Who are set to release a new album, simply called WHO, this fall on Polydor Records. The set, recorded in London and Los Angeles this past spring and summer, with co-production duties handled by Pete Townshend and D. Sardy, will be the band’s first in a whopping 13 years. WHO is currently being previewed live and on streaming outlets via the single “Ball and Chain.” The tracklist also includes “Detour,” “I’ll Be Back,” “Break the News,” and “Rockin’ in Rage.” WHO will be in outlets Nov. 22 …

Charli XCX is back with a new album, Charli, a mix of up-tempo club tracks with some unusually introspective lyrics hidden amid the thumping beats. Charli brought in a

wide range of fellow performers to work with her on the set, including singer-songwriters Clairo and Yaeji, French popsters Christine and The Queens, Estonian rapper Tommy Cash, and New Orleans hip-hop/bounce diva Big Freedia. The entire thing is overseen by Charli’s long-time producer A.G. Cook, who adds unusual effects and quirky arrangements to the tracks while keeping them within the electronic-EDM realm. Charli is in outlets now and will be supported by extensive tour dates into next year …

Wilco is prepping to release its 11th studio album later this year, with a title drawn directly from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony: the band’s Ode to Joy is a set of “big folk songs,” according to singer Jeff Tweedy, in an effort to throw out some joy in the face of the world’s current cultural and political struggles. Included on the album will be tracks “Before Us,” “Quiet Amplifier,” “Citizens,” and “Love is Everywhere (Beware).” You’ll be able to pick up your own copy Oct. 4 via dBpm Records …

LINK OF THE WEEK Just in time for fall is Alessia Cara’s appropriately named new track, “October,” from her upcoming EP, The Summer.

Produced by Jon Levine and Midi Jones and co-written by Cara and Levin, the tune

sings of summer’s end; take a listen at https:// youtu.be/OaTXExi1-HU …

THE BUZZ Noodle-dancing fans will enjoy the Dark Star Orchestra’s Oct. 3 performance at The Intersection in Grand Rapids …

Stereolab will be in concert Oct. 3 at the Royal Oak Music Theater …

Chainsmokers and the aforementioned

I lost 70 pounds and gained my drive back.

5 Seconds of Summer will hit the big stage Oct. 3 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit …

You’ll get another double bill at GR venue The Pyramid Scheme when Enter Shikari and Can’t Swim play there on Oct. 5 … and that’s the buzz for this week’s Modern Rock.

Comments, questions, rants, raves, suggestions on this column? Send ’em to Kristi at modernrocker@gmail.com.

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Hustlers

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o film this year has electrified me and won me over quite like Hustlers. Yes, this scrappy flick is an unexpected knockout. Hot damn, it was entertaining. So toss your notions of this being “The Stripper Movie” aside, ’cause this ain’t no Showgirls; it’s a seriously sharp crime thriller that’s also funny, emotional, and a beautiful story of sisterhood and empowerment. And it’s honest to God no joke when I say Jennifer Lopez deserves some serious Oscar consideration for her masterful work in the film. Based on a true story chronicled in the New York Magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores,” we move back and forth in time as Destiny (Constance Wu) relates her tale of going from naïve stripper to the successful protégé of Lopez’s character, and then on to something much more dastardly in nature following the 2008 Wall Street crash. This perfectly and furiously plotted film comes flying at you and will make you want to hoot and holler.

downton abbey I’m tired. Tired that with each passing day the feeling that everything is awful becomes more and more ingrained in my being. But then something like the Downton Abbey movie comes along, and for two hours I get to forget all that. I get to watch a costume drama that fetishes a corrupt system of class and not once allow myself to think the words “white privilege.”

See, the moment that iconic and sweeping theme music plays, I immediately feel at peace as I’m transported to the 1920s English countryside to visit with everyone’s favorite well-intentioned aristocracy and their winsome servants: a group of 20+ characters I came to love over the course of six seasons on PBS’ Masterpiece.

It is escapism, it is comfort, it goes down so very easy — that is the wonderful genteel pleasures of Downtown Abbey. And with this movie version, creator Julian Fellowes has outdone himself. Everything you know and love about the Downton-verse takes center stage — the sets, the costumes, the civility, the detail, Dame Maggie Smith’s zingers.

It’s a gossamer-light confection that is completely unchallenging, even by Downton Abbey standards. Set in 1927, a little less than two years after the series finale’s spot on the timeline, there’s not much plot to speak of, but lots of different hijinks-y subplots.

Family secrets and royal intrigue are alluded to, but it’s all pretty toothless. (A dress doesn’t fit — gasp! Belongings go missing – oh bother!)

Instead what you get is glorious fan service (it’s not just limited to Marvel affairs) for Downton’s many devotees, as each character gets their moment in the sun. Anyone who is a Downton fan will likely swoon, but for anyone who does not know the show should stay away. The film does not explain anything or attempt to fill in any blanks for newcomers. It expects you to not only be familiar with the show but also with each of the characters’ different quirks and the nuances of their histories.

played by now-movie-star Lily James), and there a lot of people to manage in only a twohour runtime. Lady Mary Crawley (Michelle Dockery) is worried about the sustainability of Downton as their way of life is quickly becoming outmoded. Former Downton butler Carson (Jim Carter) comes out of retirement to assist with the Royal visit. The Earl (Hugh Bonneville) and the Countess (Elizabeth McGovern) dotter around. Mrs. Patmore cooks, and Daisy doesn’t think they should fuss so much about the king and queen. And the political loyalties of Irishrebel-turned-upper-class widower Tom Branson (Allen Leech) are questioned.

The only subplot of some substance comes from Thomas Barrow (Robert JamesCollier), a closeted homosexual who meets a kindred spirit that takes him dancing at an underground club of sorts.

There are a couple of new characters in the mix as well, and they take slightly more screen time away from our old favorites than I’m comfortable with. The highlight, by far, is Imelda Staunton. She’s a Crawley cousin who, despite having no other blood heir, plans to disinherit the Earl in favor of her maid — much to the disdain of the Dowager Countess (Smith). The chance to see Harry Potter’s Professor McGonagall and Dolores Umbridge go head to head again is a sheer delight. And yes, Maggie Smith obviously steals the show. Did anyone else ever really stand a chance?

When the uppity Royal advance team arrives, thinking they know better than our beloved staff members, will team Downton let that insult stand? Not if the plucky Anna (Joanne Froggatt) has a say.

The character beats are all very organic, even when some of the happenstance veers sharply from reality. It’s all part of the fun.

The biggest complaint is that it doesn’t bring that much more spectacle and grandeur to this big-screen outing. Sure, there are a few wide and drone shots that really show off the majesty of the landscape, but not to a degree that really makes you pause in awe.

Nevertheless, wrapping everything together under the guise of a plot is the announcement that King George V and Queen Mary are coming to dinner at Downton. For both the upstairs and downstairs, this is a great honor and is to be met with great preparation.

I guess it goes to show that the cinematic quality of Downton and attention to detail has pretty much been there all along, and the film’s success gives credibility to my dream of having a TV-dedicated theater if I could ever figure out the licensing.

Pretty much everyone from the original series is back (save for Lady Rose, who was

Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film

after the wedding

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t always seems like film sacrilege when Hollywood remakes a foreign-language favorite — a lazy and derivative cashin on someone else’s achievement made palatable for audiences at home. But with this remake of Susanne Bier’s (Bird Box) Oscar-nominated Danish film, After the Wedding, the remake offers a reinvention of sorts that manages to create something distinct. Director Bart Freundlich flips the genders of the original film’s two leads from male to female, and creates two rich characters for actresses to really sink their teeth into, one being Freundlich’s wife, Julianne Moore.

And so the film becomes a gripping showcase for two of our most gifted screen talents (joining Moore is Michelle Williams) who have eight Oscar nominations and one win between them.

It’s an old-fashioned melodrama about two women — Isabel (Williams), who works at an orphanage in India, and Theresa (Moore), a self-made advertising mogul — and how their lives cross in an unexpected way. When Theresa becomes interested in making a large donation to the orphanage Isabel runs, Isabel flies to NYC to meet with her, but then Theresa’s polite invite to her daughter’s wedding unleashes long-held secrets from Isabel’s past. The chance to see these two incredible actresses go head to head in this intriguing story of family and strength is the reason to see this film.

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he Peanut Butter Falcon is a helluva sweet little flick that will leave a mark on your heart. Filled with big laughs, low-key wonders, and sun-dappled charm, this is a seemingly familiar story of unlikely friends embarking on an age-old journey. A fresh take on a true American odyssey, there is a certain magical quality surrounding this Southern, Mark Twain-inspired fable. It follows Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who escapes the state-funded retirement facility where he lives so he can attend the prowrestling camp of his hero, the Salt Water Redneck. Along the way he meets Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), a tortured poet of an outlaw, and together the two begin a beautifully honest buddy comedy/ road movie about two lost souls and their search for freedom and connection. I hesitate to describe it as a feelgood film, because that almost reduces it to another twee and ultimately forgettable gem of an indie, but I think there’s something more special at work here. This is a film that feels like a miracle it got made, and seeing it is an experience so disarming and earnest that it is something to treasure.

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Boy Scouts – Free Company – Epitaph

Boy Scouts, aka singer-songwriter Taylor Vic, sets her lovelorn lyrics over thick drums and rumbling bass lines, a far cry from her early days when she created own drum parts and posted them on MySpace. She sticks with her confessional wordplay on this collection of tunes, but they’re upgraded in both performance and production to better suit this pensive album of mostly breakup tunes.

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As for what’s going on under the hood, brain imaging research by neuroeconomist Ming Hsu and his colleagues found that the amygdala — an area of the brain tasked with spotting threats and mobilizing our response to them —was more activated in response to “ambiguity” (that is, when research participants asked to make decisions had information withheld from them).

This freakout by our brain’s Department of Homeland Security would have been a good fit in the ancestral times in which it evolved. Back then, an uncertain world was an especially life-threatening world, because there were no antibiotics, fire departments, or rubber-soled shoes. These days, however, we’re living in a world vastly safer than the one our psychology is adapted for. This one’s got countless cushions which make disasters go down less, well...disastrously.

To tamp down the queasiness of uncertainty, verbalize your fears. Research by neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman suggests this depowers the amygdala by putting the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s reasoning center, to work. Tell the story of your worst fear in each of your uncertain situations: Your boss not only fires you but chases you out of the building with a broom. Then, carrying a box of your stuff, you come home to your roommate in bed with your boyfriend. Then you go out for a beer, only to return to a smoking pile of ash where your apartment used to be.

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Obviously, you’d prefer that none of this happen.

However, you aren’t unemployable or unloveable, and you have friends with couches, and there’s Airbnb. (Worst-case scenario —and of course, I’m not actually advising this — you go to the hospital and tell them George Washington is

BY Amy Alkon

talking to you through your eyeglasses and get three hots and a cot for 72 hours.)

Everything Old Is Nude Again

Q

: I’m in my late 40s. I’ve noticed many of my friends reconnecting with and marrying people they knew years ago — sometimes friends, sometimes exes. Is everybody just desperate, or is dating all about timing?

— Wondering

A

: In your early 20s, you know what’s vitally important in a partner: that he doesn’t have “weird nostrils” or wear a belt buckle with his own name on it.

Then you do some living and maybe get shredded by a relationship or two, and your preferences change. In short, context matters.

Context is simply your personal circumstances, and it includes factors like your own mate value, the man-woman ratio where you are (or the availability of same-sex partners if you’re gay), and whether you’re in a hurry to have a baby before your ovaries retire to a cabin.

It turns out that when looking for partners, we have a budget. It works like it does at the supermarket. You can buy the finest steak and lobster and then starve for the rest of the month, or you can shop more in the Top Ramen and lunchmeat arena and keep yourself consistently fed.

Evolutionary psychologist Norman Li applied this budgetary approach in researching partner preferences. Prior research had poor methodology, simply asking, “Hey, what do you want in a partner?” Well, if somebody asks you that — sky’s the limit! — what’s your answer? “Um, is Chris Hemsworth available? How ‘bout Liam?” But when you’re constrained, you have to make tradeoffs. You have to “buy” the important qualities first — “necessities” versus “luxuries,” as Li put it. When research participants were most constrained, intelligence and kindness were major priorities for both sexes. When budgets expanded, there was more “spending” in other areas, like creativity.

This might explain why people in their 40s suddenly see something in people they tossed aside years ago or maybe just never thought of as partner material. Basically, at a certain point, many people give up on finding the exact right person and look for a right enough person. For some former sticklers, there comes a point when they’re all, “I’m game!” if a guy’s address isn’t WHX134 (his car’s license plate) and he doesn’t have multiple wives (two or three of whom he’s still married to).

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SEPT 30 - OCT 06

BY ROB BREZSNY

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Every time my birthday season comes

around, I set aside an entire day to engage in a life review. It lasts for many hours. I begin by visualizing the recent events I’ve experienced, then luxuriously scroll in reverse through my entire past, as if watching a movie starring me. It’s not possible to remember every single scene and feeling, of course, so I allow my deep self to highlight the moments it regards as significant. Here’s another fun aspect of this ritual: I bestow a blessing on every memory that comes up, honoring it for what it taught me and how it helped me to become the person I am today. Dear Libra, now is an excellent time for you to experiment with a similar celebration.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I envision

the next twelve months as a time when you could initiate fundamental improvements in the way you live. Your daily rhythm twelve months from now could be as much as twenty percent more gratifying and meaningful. It’s conceivable you will discover or generate innovations that permanently raise your long-term goals to a higher octave. At the risk of sounding grandiose, I predict you’ll welcome a certain novelty that resembles the invention of the wheel or the compass or the calendar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Modern

literary critic William Boyd declared that Aquarian author Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was “the best short-story writer ever,” and “the first truly modern writer of fiction: secular, refusing to pass judgment, cognizant of the absurdities of our muddled, bizarre lives and the complex tragi-comedy that is the human condition.” Another contemporary critic, Harold Bloom, praised Chekhov’s plays, saying that he was “one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre.” We might imagine, then, that in the course of his career, Chekhov was showered with accolades. We’d be wrong about that, though.

“If I had listened to the critics,” he testified, “I’d have died drunk in the gutter.” I hope that what I just said will serve as a pep talk for you as you explore and develop your own original notions in the coming weeks.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Pisces-born

Dorothy Steel didn’t begin her career as a film actress until she was 91 years old. She had appeared in a couple of TV shows when she was 89, then got a small role in an obscure movie. At age 92, she became a celebrity when she played the role of a tribal elder in Black Panther, one of the highestgrossing films of all time. I propose that we make her one of your inspirational role models for both the coming weeks and the next twelve months. Why? Because I suspect you will be ripening fully into a role and a mission you were born to embody and express.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1956, the

U.S. federal government launched a program to build 40,000 miles of high-speed roads to connect all major American cities. It was completed 36 years later at a cost of $521 billion.

In the coming months, I’d love to see you draw inspiration from that visionary scheme. According to my analysis, you will generate good fortune for yourself as you initiate a long-term plan to expand your world, create a more robust network, and enhance your ability to fulfill your life’s big goals.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Taurus-born Youtube blogger Hey Fran Hey has some good advice for her fellow Bulls, and I think it’ll be especially fresh and potent in the coming weeks. She says, “Replacing ‘Why is this happening to me?’ with ‘What is this trying to tell me?’ has been a game changer for me. The former creates a hamster wheel, where you’ll replay the story over and over again. Victimized. Stuck. The latter holds space for a resolution to appear.”

excellent time to nurture your soul with vivid fantasies and effervescent intuitions and uninhibited longings and nonrational hypotheses and wild hopes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I know people

of all genders who periodically unleash macho brags about how little sleep they need. If you’re normally like that, I urge you to rebel.

The dilemmas and riddles you face right now are very solvable IF and only IF you get sufficient amounts of sleep and dreams. Do you need some nudges to do right by yourself? Neuroscientist Matthew Walker says that some of the greatest athletes understand that “sleep is the greatest legal enhancing performance drug.” Top tennis player Roger Federer sleeps 12 hours a day. During his heyday, worldclass sprinter Usain Bolt slept ten hours a night and napped during the day. Champion basketball player LeBron James devotes 12 hours a day to the rejuvenating sanctuary of sleep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Actor and dancer

Fred Astaire was a pioneer in bringing dance into films as a serious art form. He made 31 musical films during the 76 years he worked, and was celebrated for his charisma, impeccable technique, and innovative moves. At the height of his career, from 1933 to 1949, he teamed up with dancer Ginger Rogers in the creation of ten popular movies. In those old-fashioned days, virtually all partner dancing featured a male doing the lead part as the female followed. One witty critic noted that although Astaire was a bigger star than Rogers, she “did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and while wearing high heels.”

According to my reading of the astrological omens, you may soon be called on to carry out tasks that are metaphorically comparable to those performed by Rogers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your number

one therapy in the coming weeks? Watching animals. It would be the healthiest thing you could undertake: relax into a generously receptive mode as you simply observe creatures doing what they do. The best option would be to surrender to the pleasures of communing with both domesticated AND wild critters. If you need a logical reason to engage in this curative and rejuvenating activity, I’ll give you one: It will soothe and strengthen your own animal intelligence, which would be a tonic gift for you to give yourself.

ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Depression

is when you think there’s nothing to be done,” writes author Siri Hustvedt. “Fortunately I always think there’s something to be done.” I offer this hopeful attitude to you, Scorpio, trusting that it will cheer you up. I suspect that the riddles and mysteries you’re embedded in right now are so puzzling and complicated that you’re tempted to think that there’s nothing you can do to solve them or escape them. But I’m here to inform you that if that’s how you feel, it’s only temporary. Even more importantly, I’m here to inform you that there is indeed something you can do, and you are going to find out what that is sooner rather than later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “How

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “The soul has

illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them.” So declared French author Victor Hugo. I don’t share his view. In fact, I regard it as an insulting misapprehension. The truth is that the soul achieves flight through vivid fantasies and effervescent intuitions and uninhibited longings and nonrational hypotheses and wild hopes—and maybe also by a few illusions. I bring this to your attention because now is an

inconvenient to be made of desire,” writes Sagittarian author Larissa Pham. “Even now, want rises up in me like a hot oil. I want so much that it scares me.” I understand what she means, and I’m sure you do, too. There are indeed times when the inner fire that fuels you feels excessive and unwieldy and inopportune. But I’m happy to report that your mood in the coming weeks is unlikely to fit that description. I’m guessing that the radiant pulse of your yearning will excite you and empower you. It’ll be brilliant and warm, not seething and distracting.

“Jonesin” Crosswords

"The Name Game" --maybe it's a mean name, amen. by Matt Jones ACROSS 1 ___ gow poker 4 “The Godfather” actor James 8 Highest peak in New Zealand 14 Twilight, poetically 15 “Clair de ___” (Debussy work) 16 “___ divided against itself, cannot stand”: Lincoln 17 Small complaint 18 “The Facts of Life” mentor ___ Garrett 19 Gossipy sorts 20 Comedian currently co-presenting “The Great British Bake Off” 23 Latvian currency 24 Pet lizards 28 “Downton Abbey” countess 31 SpaceX founder 32 “Evita” narrator 34 Go for a stroll 36 “What ___ can I say?”

37 With it, when “with it” meant something 38 Former late-night host 41 Evanescence vocalist Amy 42 Commedia dell’___ 44 Triglyceride, for one 45 Part of D.A. 46 “Exodus” author 49 Swiss capital 51 “Melancholia” star Dunst 52 5 to 2, e.g.

55 Tennis superstar, as nicknamed by his Serbian fans 60 Buffet bit 63 Like octuplets 64 “Blueprint for a Sunrise” artist 65 ___ and Guilder (rival nations in “The Princess Bride”) 66 More than enough, for some 67 The Lightning Seeds lead singer Broudie 68 Forewarning 69 Ardor 70 “Black-ish” father

DOWN 1 Pasta in casseroles 2 “Wheel of Fortune” purchase options 3 Defense missile used against other missiles 4 F or G, e.g.

5 “Vorsprung durch Technik” automaker 6 Ben Stiller’s mom 7 Curly of the Harlem Globetrotters 8 Request to be excused 9 2018 horror movie and spin-off of “The Conjuring 2” 10 Swindle 11 Not closeted 12 Mama bear, in Madrid 13 Jennifer Lien’s “Star Trek: Voyager” role 21 Head of Hogwarts?

22 Actor Rao of “Drag Me to Hell” and “Avatar” 25 Invalid 26 Money in the bank 27 Sport with clay pigeons 29 Literally, “reign” in Hindi 30 M.D.’s group 31 Island off Manhattan 32 Pool hall supply 33 “Ready or not, ___ come!”

35 Story credit 39 Calligrapher’s tip 40 Honorary poem 43 Suck in 47 Place of perfection 48 Give in 50 Hundred Acre Wood resident 53 Iranian coin 54 Pastry with some Earl Grey 56 Controversial TV health adviser 57 “Emma” novelist Austen 58 Marine predator 59 Ship’s bottom 60 Ozone layer pollutant, for short 61 Words with king or carte 62 NaNoWriMo, er, mo.

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20,000+ square foot 3 story building on corner of high traffic US-131 and M-88 in the heart of northern Michigan. Possibilities are endless for a creative entrepreneur. Perfect place for much-needed bar/restaurant. Possible retail, office and/or multiple apartments in area with shortage of rental housing. Formerly PNC Bank. 107 E State, Mancelona. MLS# 1866496 $400,000.

Two popular and profitable turnkey restaurants in the heart of Northern Michigan. Sold separately or together. Both located on busy roads. Tourists and locals flock here for outstanding food and community. Shirley has worked hard to build this business, and wants to retire on a high note! Is it time for you to own your destiny? 528 S Williams, Mancelona. MLS# 1867065 $300,000 and 10945 SE M-72, Kalkaska. MLS# 1867062 $250,000

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69 acres of mostly clear level land on high traffic 131 in the heart of northern Michigan. Great development opportunity in an area where housing is in short supply, and large new factory has relocated nearby. Central to lakes, ski, golf, hunting, snowmobiling and more. 00 Kregulka Road just east of 131. MLS# 1866487 $138,000

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OUTSTANDING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! 700 sq ft building with 300 feet of frontage on a highly visible part of US-131. High traffic near grocery, fast foods, etc. makes this perfect for office or high volume retail. Current use: camper and vehicle sales.

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WELL-KEPT manufactured home on 60 beautiful acres. New 24’ BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE CONDO overlooking 18th hole of Schuss by 40’ garage. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1150 sq. ft., 5733 S. M-66. Mancelona. Golf Course. Walk to downhill and cross-country skiing. Excellent rental potential! 2BR, 2 BA 1300 sq ft. 6531 Schuss Mt MLS# 1864938 $149,000 Lane #559, Bellaire. MLS# 1862735 $129,900

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