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After reading your article, “What Is Wrong with People,” about rude customers, I suggest a bulletin board at the entry of each restaurant with pictures taken of rude customers, with a note: “DO NOT SERVE!” But even better, I’d support getting buttons made that we all wear when we go to these wonderful restaurants that say, “I support the hard-working people who work here.” I would wear one proudly. These people do NOT deserve to be treated that way. Thank you East Park Tavern and Short’s Brewing Company for standing up to aggressive, rude customers.
It is true that being able to have one’s own opinion is part of our democracy, but that doesn’t mean when someone breaks the law it should trump the fact of one having done so. Nor is anybody in this country above the law. When I worked for the U.S. government, I had access to classified documents, even TS/ SCI, but if I had been caught with some of them in my house, I would probably be doing time in Leavenworth or some other federal institution.Beingpresident doesn’t make you above the law in any way. The Turks have a saying that says it best, “sen de dokuz aylik, ben de dokuz aylik,” which basically translates to “we both spent nine months in the womb, what makes you think you are any better, different thanWhatme?”is happening to Trump is no more than answering for his actions, which all need to do to. He is allowed to have his own opinion of what he thinks is going on: a political witch hunt. But if I had done what he did, they would have me up before the magistrate in no time.Being true to our constitution and laws is every American’s duty. None are above it no matter what they and their rabid base think. I was scared at what our country is coming to until I noticed that Liz Cheney, who is very conservative, thinks our constitution and laws mean something—our country over partisan views. Let’s hope there are more like her who are Americans first and not just Republicans… or the cult of Trump, as it has become. Stewart MacLeod | Traverse City A Travesty
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Recently, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by President Biden. The legislation will lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors, lower health care and energy costs, create new jobs, cut the deficit by around $100 billion, and—perhaps the most important component of all—provide $300 billion (the largest expenditure ever) for investment in clean air and water infrastructure. And yet not one Republican voted for the bill. Not one. In fact, their only effect on this bill, a bill that provides programs a large majority of Americans support and need, was to eliminate a provision that would have put a $35 cap on insulin for those with private insurance.Thisis a travesty. And while there is much more that could be said about the implications of this and so many other actions like it, the most significant thing it invites us to consider is simply: Are these the people we want representing us in Congress
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Street Food: USA September in the Vines 4 Award-winning rootstomp musician Cousin Curtiss is just one of the performers you’ll hear at the 2022 Minnehaha Brewhaha Music Festival, Sept. 2-3, at Arcadia Marine. Other acts include the JR Clark Band, Drew Hale, The Benzie Playboys, Miles Over Mountains, and The Stonefolk Band & Tim Jones. Also enjoy food trucks, beer, camping, and the Minnehaha Brewhaha 5K & 15K. For times, tickets, and more info, visit music-moves-me.org
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The Lake Leelanau restaurant is known for some of the highest quality and most authentically Italian pizza pies in northern Michigan, but don’t overlook the equally scrumptious cannoli on your next visit. The Nittolo’s menu proclaims that the restaurant’s cannoli have been “voted by ‘The Customer Panel and Some Really Affluent People’ as the best they have ever had.” Indeed, this recipe delivers a perfectly crunchy exterior shell of fried pastry dough, a lusciously sweet filling, and just the right amount of chocolate chips. Plus, if you’re feeling bummed that you cannoli eat one, take comfort in knowing that Nittolo’s packages two pastries into each box—perfect for a gluttonous double-dessert evening. (Or, you know, for sharing with a second person. Maybe.) Find Nittolo’s at 104 Main Street in Lake Leelanau, 231-994-2400, or check them out online at nittolospizza.com. Farewell, summer cherries; hello, autumn wines. Sept. 1 kicks off the month-long Harvest Days on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, your chance to experience life as a wine club member at the wine trail’s 21 wineries. Don’t worry—you don’t need to pack all your stops into one weekend, but instead can space out your visits throughout September as you sample your way through the reds, whites, and sparkling wines of the North. (Reservations are recommended, especially for larger parties.) For $35 per person, you’ll get to enjoy member perks like complimentary tastings, discounts on glasses, bottles, and cases, and more. And a portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to Horse North Rescue, a 501(c)3 nonprofit horse rescue and placement program in northern Michigan. Plan your own winery tour, download maps of the wine trail, and get tickets at lpwines.com.
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To truly experience any culture, you have to try the food, and in Netflix’s new docuseries, viewers are sampling six diverse cuisines from our own backyard. From the Emmynominated director of Chef’s Table (2015) comes a bite-sized look at American cooking—and you don’t even have to leave your couch. Released in July, Street Food: USA begins its tour in Los Angeles (did someone say carnitas?), before heading north to Portland and then east to New York City for a slice of pocket-worthy pizza. From there, the show moves to the South, with the party-style plates of New Orleans. Last, we hop back and forth between the multicultural fusion of Oahu and Miami. Stirred over the flame of one melting pot, the series zooms in on each flavor and the faces behind the food, people whose passion breathes bold life into every dish. Prepare your tastebuds. Now streaming on Netflix. Hey, watch it!
When she was 13 years old, northern Michigan resident Joan MacGillivray began amassing a collection of turtle-themed art pieces. Now in her 90s, MacGillivray has over 400 pieces of turtle art to her name. Usually, all that art is displayed around MacGillivray’s Charlevoix cottage—a place she’s affectionately christened “Turtle Hill.” For the next few weeks, though, she’ll be sharing the Turtle Hill collection with the public. Between now and October 1, approximately 100 turtle pieces from MacGillivray’s home will be on display at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts Norman Brumm Artist Reference Library. The exhibit showcases pieces from all over the world, ranging from a wood turtle carved by late Charlevoix artist Julius Gilbert to a turtle honeypot from Kenya. You’ll also find a large turtle sculpture with its shell painted like a Petoskey stone standing sentry on the library’s front lawn. To see the exhibit, stop by the Charlevoix Circle of Arts library at 109 Clinton Street in downtown Charlevoix, 231-547-3354.
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A coffeehouse is one of those places that can’t help but bring people together, and Rough Pony does just that. A community juice and coffee bar—with a selection of Bubbie's Bagels to boot—this eclectic Warehouse Market space is designed to celebrate all things beverage, but without the added booze. Featuring a locally-focused array of rainbow juices, smoothies, and coffee creations (courtesy of Stockist Coffee Co.), Rough Pony’s got your cordial, whatever the craving. Awaken every last tastebud with a Purple Potion smoothie. Packed to the brim with local strawberries and blueberries, all sourced from Michigan Farm to Freezer, this richly purple sip is blended with creamy, Greek-style yogurt, and finished with an aromatic spike of cardamom, ginger, and maple syrup. Served in proper glassware, this guilt-free pour pairs best with a pastry…and maybe a side of lively discourse. Treat yourself to one ($8.50/12 oz) at Rough Pony at 144 Hall St., Suite 100 in Traverse City. (231) 252-2442. roughpony.com
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An unsettling—and as of print time, unidentified—illness is infecting dogs across the state. Sadly, in recent weeks, the illness has killed dozens of dogs, including more than 20 in Otsego County and 30 in Clare County. Dogs present with symptoms similar to the highly contagious canine parvovirus, commonly called parvo, though according to the Otsego County Animal Shelter, Clare County Animal Control, and the the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, not all affected dogs have tested positive for the virus. Symptoms of parvo include vomiting, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and bloody diarrhea. Dog owners are encouraged to contact their veterinarians ASAP if their pups show any parvo-like symptoms, as this particular illness strikes hard and fast. Other precautionary measures include limiting interactions with other dogs (aka no trips to the dog park) and ensuring your pet isn’t sniffing around in other dogs’ business on a walk. (On Art. Apps and drinks. Live music. It all awaits at the Petoskey Art Walk, Sept. 1 from 6pm to 9pm. A dozen locations throughout downtown—including galleries, design studios, and creative shops—will open their doors to celebrate all things art. The town is one of the biggest art hubs of the North and one of the best spots to discover emerging local talent. In addition to the treats and specials at various locations, you’ll also find plein air artists at work and local musicians performing throughout Petoskey’s Gaslight District. The event is free, with raffle tickets available for every stop on the Art Walk you visit and every purchase you make. (The raffle and prize distribution is held at the after party from 8pm to 9pm at Crooked Tree Arts Center.) You can also join the pre-party at Crooked Tree from 5pm to 6pm; tickets are $20 and include appetizers and two drink tickets. Get more details at event/ctac-petoskey/art-walk.crookedtree.org/
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Concerned about what might be in those documents, a request for a search warrant was granted by a magistrate based on sufficient probable cause. The search warrant was served by FBI agents who did not “break into” or “ransack” the former president’s Mar-a-Lago home. And— surprise, surprise—they found boxes of additional presidential records. According to the National Archives, Trump took 700 classified pages with him to Florida, including some marked near the top of the top-secret pyramid. Trump then claimed he had “declassified” all the documents he took, or they were all somehow privileged, or some other
Let’s back up. In 1978, the Presidential Records Act (PRA) was passed in a bipartisan effort by Congress. Those records, previously considered the private property of the president when he left office, became public property under the control of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) starting in 1981. The law was comprehensive, defining presidential records as all books, correspondence, memoranda, documents, papers, pamphlets, works of art, models, pictures, photographs, plats, maps, films, and motion pictures, including but not limited to audio and visual records, or other electronic or mechanical recordings, whether in analog, digital, or any other Thereform. were some exceptions for records involving attorney/client communications or those covered by executive privilege, but the president is not the final arbiter of those exceptions—the National Archivist is. In other words, Donald Trump was not entitled to most of the documents he took because they belong to the American public, not him.
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it is technically possible for a president to arbitrarily and independently declassify documents, making them available to the general public, it would be incredibly reckless. There are plenty of reasons an agency which classified documents would want them to remain that way. Such declassification might impede an ongoing investigation, might reveal the identities of and endanger human assets, or might expose military planning or strategies or new weapons systems. It’s why military and law enforcement officials have always, until now, been consulted before any document is declassified. Those documents are then so marked, but none of that transpired this time. So, always able to expertly deflect from yet another scandal, Trump’s allies decided to play the What About Game.
Well, what about Hillary and her private server and all those lost emails? She was not the president, there was no detectable national security threat, and though her record keeping was called “careless,” she was not prosecuted. That decision was made by the Attorney General and the FBI Director, both of whom were Trump
Well,appointees.then, what about Hunter Biden and his laptop? He is not the president or any elected or appointed official, is still under investigation, and his actions and Trump’s are not comparable in any way.
The NARA had already recovered 15 boxes of documents from Florida and had been informed by someone identified only as a “Trump insider” there were more, including some that were classified. They were not returned when the Archives requested, a subsequent subpoena was ignored, and a Trump lawyer claimed there were no classified documents in Trump’s (Whetherpossession.thedocuments were classified or not is not germane to the PRA; all records must be turned over.)
What about Obama taking more than 30 million files to Chicago? That one is just a bald-faced lie being distributed by Trump supporters. Obama’s files were properly turned over according to the National Archives. Those that were, and still are, classified are in a secure location in Washington, the rest in an Archives warehouse in Chicago. Trump very well may not have read most of those files or even known what was in them. He could have and should have just said, “Oops,” and returned them. There would have been no search warrant and surely no negative consequence. But he preferred to play the victim and continue inflaming his already irrational base. More division, more anger, more dishonesty.
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A Republican candidate for Congress in western New York says Attorney General Merrick Garland should be executed. (He subsequently claimed he was just being facetious.) A Republican candidate for the Florida House says he will introduce legislation making it legal to shoot federal agents from the FBI, ATF, and IRS on Thissight. lunacy—and lunacy is the kindest way to describe the behavior—is a continuation of an onslaught of attacks on our institutions from the top on down for the last half-dozen years. The latest barrage comes on the heels of a warrant being served on former president Donald Trump’s Florida home in search of documents he took with him when he left the White House and, for reasons known only to him, did not return when asked and then subpoenaed.
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Recommendation for further reading: Michael Waldman’s The Second Amendment: A Biography.
The notion that Madison’s intent was to make it impossible for the government to impose rules on the ownership, storage, or use of guns makes no sense. Madison twice submitted a bill to the Virginia state legislature that would have prohibited the carrying of a gun in public unless one was “performing military duty.” The bill failed, but it clearly showed that Madison thought such laws were permissible. And even the 2008 District of Columbia v. Heller decision, written by conservative justice Antonin Scalia, held that “the right secured by the Second Amendment is not unlimited.”
We can find a workable balance between gun rights and gun safety. After all, the vast majority of gun owners are reasonable and responsible people. Let’s not let the loudest and most radical voices dominate the conversation.
The other basis for gun ownership was membership in one of the militias that were created for the common defense. In most colonies, all able-bodied males between certain ages were required to own a weapon and register it with the government, to muster periodically, and to serve when called upon. The musters were often social events, as well as occasions for inspecting weapons and for providing training. Overall, then, the right of an individual to own a gun, whether based on common law or membership in a militia, came with certain restrictions and with civic obligations. The obligations weren’t always fulfilled. Many militia members couldn’t afford weapons, some didn’t maintain them, some failed to show when called up, and a few even defected to the other side when called upon to put down an insurrection. And while the Minutemen justly gained fame during the revolution, the overall performance of the state militias was less than stellar. To improve the functioning of the militias, the Constitution gave Congress the power (in article 1 section 8) to provide for calling up the militia “to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions,” and the power to provide for “organizing, arming, and disciplining” them. The Constitution reserved “to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Anti-FederalistsCongress.”opposed giving the central government so much authority over state militias. So James Madison, a Federalist and supporter of the new Constitution, wrote the Second Amendment to assure them that state governments would always have the power to arm their militias should the federal government, for whatever reason, ever fail to do so. Militias existed to quell insurrection, not foment it. The framers feared anarchy, which was not unreasonable, especially in view of the difficulty involved in putting down Shays’ Rebellion, which took place in Western Massachusetts shortly before the Constitutional Convention. The Second Amendment was a sop to those who feared that a strong central government might disarm the militias; it didn’t create a constitutional right to violently resist either the state governments or the federal Argumentsgovernment.tothecontrary tend to rely on poorly done historical analysis or on simple assertion backed by quotes that are either out of context or simply fabricated. In fact, there are so many fake Thomas Jefferson quotes in circulation—for example, he never said “the strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms” is to “protect themselves against tyranny in government”—that monticello.org has a section devoted to debunking them. In any event, the issue was settled at a cost of over a half-million lives by the Civil War. The mechanisms that are supposed to keep the government from becoming tyrannical include the separation of powers among the branches of government, competing interests among citizens, and, most importantly, the vote. Those with differing opinions are supposed to fight it out with ballots, not bullets. Today the radical right denies the legitimacy of each of these mechanisms, and talks instead about “Second Amendment remedies.” They claim that the government has been captured by the “Deep State,” that their political opponents are evil people with whom compromise is unthinkable, and that our elections are rigged, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Add in the fact that gun manufacturers advertise their wares as symbols of masculinity and that Trump’s legal woes are mounting, and it’s no wonder the violent rhetoric has escalated.
There’s an increasingly common notion that the basis of gun rights in America is that every citizen has the right to oppose government—should it become tyrannical— through force of arms, and that therefore no limitation whatsoever on the ownership or use of firearms is valid. This is factually incorrect and extremely dangerous. There were two legal bases for gun ownership in the colonies. One was English common law. To risk over simplification: In England, many people owned weapons, but the government retained the right to decide who could own one, the conditions under which it could be discharged, and under what circumstances it could be carried in public. Not surprisingly, the situation in the colonies was similar.
Northern Express Weekly • aug 29, 2022 • 7 do you qualify for a home heating credit? Reach out to Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency today to see if you can receive credit for your heating bills Call: 231-947-3780 nmcaa.net/taxes getyourrefund.org/ nmcaa New fall arrivals from French Dressing Jeans! Shop now. 231-352-4642 • 419 Main St, Frankfort • www.hullsoffrankfort.com guest opinion by HTom Gutowski THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND THE SUPPOSED RIGHT TO REVOLT
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Surprise, Surprise Residents of South Auckland, New Zealand, were the lucky -- or not-so-lucky -- recipients of the contents of an abandoned storage container, Stuff reported. But when they got the loot home, they discovered a surprise among the items: human remains. The new owners called police on Aug. 11, whose first priority was to identify the remains, detective inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaeula said. A neighbor who previously worked at a nearby crematorium noted "a wicked smell" coming from the home: "I knew straight away and I thought, where's that coming from," he said. His mother reported that detectives and forensic teams had been seen recoiling in shock from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Precocious Aug. 12 started as a pretty typical day for 1 1/2-year-old toddler Ethan and his mom, Brittany Moore, of Senoia, Georgia. They were playing with bubbles in the backyard of their home when Ethan chased one to the fence and noticed something in the woods beyond, ABC4 News reported. When his mom asked him what he saw, he said, "Feet."
Ethan had discovered 82-year-old Nina Lipscomb, who had been missing for four days. Lipscomb was alive but disoriented; her daughter said she had wandered away from a nearby home where she was visiting family. "Her sister lived here in this house, but she passed away in March," Karen Lipscomb said. The Lipscombs and the Moores got together to celebrate the little boy who probably saved Nina's life. "It took a child ... that was being worked by God," Brittany said. A 911 operator in San Luis Obispo, California, received a call on Aug. 12 from the Zoo to You facility in Paso Robles, but when the dispatchers tried to call back, there was no answer, ABC7-TV reported. Sheriff's deputies responded to the zoo, but no one there would take credit for the call -- except one 10-month-old Capuchin monkey named Route. The deputies determined that the monkey had gotten his hands on a cellphone left in a golf cart and made the call. "We're told Capuchin monkeys are very inquisitive and will grab anything and everything," the sheriff's office remarked.
Just Keep Digging Stephen McCarthy, 31, a physician's assistant in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has been under suspicion of trafficking steroids and stimulants, LehighValleyLive reported. Federal agents were on the case, but no charges had been filed. That is, until McCarthy got in touch with one of the DEA agents, threatening to disfigure and rape him, on July 8. "I hope you get into a car accident and die," McCarthy added for good measure. His attorney, John Waldron, said his client was frustrated with the ongoing investigation and "couldn't deal with it anymore." McCarthy was indicted on Aug. 4 and released on $100,000 bond on Aug. 9.
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Florida James Hunt, 41, and his girlfriend got into it at a Clearwater, Florida, Burger King on Aug. 13, because "the victim was not eating her food," The Smoking Gun reported. When the 53-year-old woman left the restaurant, Hunt followed her and launched his cheeseburger at the back of her head, allegedly causing her to fall over a curb onto the ground and hit her chin and lip. How did cops know? There was blood on her shirt and shorts and cheese in her hair. Hunt admitted hitting her with the cheeseburger but didn't think it caused her to fall down. Nonetheless, he was charged with felony domestic battery and held on $15,000 bond.
They Buried the Lead Skydiver Gary Connery, 53, was sentenced in Oxford Crown Court in England on Aug. 16, the BBC reported, for grievous bodily harm after he threw his girlfriend, Tanya Brass, down a staircase. The assault, which shattered Brass' shoulder, took place in October 2020. The now-infamous abuser previously achieved his 15 minutes of fame when he served as Queen Elizabeth II's stunt double in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, when he and "James Bond" (another stunt double) leapt out of a helicopter and parachuted into the Olympic stadium. After the stunt, Connery told the BBC it had been "an amazing experience." Perhaps he can relive it during his 18 months in prison.
Ewwwww Miller High Life has a new product introduction: Ice Cream Dive Bar, United Press International reported. The collaboration with Tipsy Scoop, maker of alcohol-infused ice cream, comprises all your favorite flavors from a dive bar: beer, peanuts, tobacco smoke, caramel and dark chocolate. The bars contain up to 5% alcohol, which you may need after you see the price: $36 for a six-pack.
Sweet Revenge A 31-year-old man in Seoul, South Korea, has been ordered to pay his ex-girlfriend $1,150 after an argument ended with him urinating into her Louis Vuitton handbag, Oddity Central reported. The incident took place in October as the couple argued about her spending habits; the spiteful boyfriend retrieved the bag, unbuttoned his pants and let loose into the bag as the woman looked on. He later tried to cover up the evidence by pouring liquid deodorant into the bag, but DNA tests confirmed the presence of urine and tied it to him, and he confessed.
Unclear on the Concept Keisha Bazley, a mother of nine children in Houston, turned to Child Protective Services for help with her 14-year-old daughter, who had been running away and getting into trouble at school. Instead, according to Fox26 Houston, her daughter told her that a "worker had been telling her she should (become a prostitute)," so the girl videotaped the CPS support staff member. "If me, the parent, was to do something like this to my child," Bazley said, "I would be called a horrible parent. I would lose my kids." She filed an official complaint, and the commissioner of CPS in Texas, Jamie Masters, came to Houston to personally apologize to Bazley and her daughter. The worker was dismissed from her position on Aug. 10.
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Well, folks, that’s a wrap on summer vacation. Only a few days separate us from the start of the school year, a time when all of us get a bit nostalgic for No. 2 pencils and square pieces of pizza. So we asked education leaders in northern Michigan if they were to do it all again—relive a year of school knowing what they know now—what would they do differently? How has being a student changed over the years? And what advice do they have for kids today?
CAMILLE COLATOSTI Provost, Interlochen Center for the Arts
Local education leaders share memories and advice for 2022-23 students
By Northern Express Staff
If you had to go back and relive a school year, which year would you pick and why? I would pick my senior year of high school, and I would enjoy it more. I would describe myself as an “old soul.” I worked hard in school, and, of course, had some fun. But now, if I could relive it, I would relax more, knowing that everything will work out. What is different about your experience then from students entering that grade today? I was in school before the internet—way, way back when. The internet and social media have changed things so much. Many of these changes are for the better. Communication is faster and more efficient. It is so easy to find information. But there are lots of ways to use social media to tease, criticize, and judge. This has made it even harder to be a teen than it used to be; the bullying can be very intense, and, on social media, it can also be anonymous. That said, there is among young people today a lot more acceptance of differences than I remember there being when I was young. Many have found their “people” and do not worry so much about fitting in. I see a level of confidence among young people that I very much admire. Today’s young people are also a lot smarter than we were when I was that age. They have more access to information. They have a strong sense of values and understand who they are. This is beautiful to see. What things have stayed the same? Young people today, just like when I was young, are fun and full of promise. They have big dreams and plans to make the world a better place. I love this! What advice would you give to yourself at that age? I would advise my 17-year-old self to relax more and have fun. Make choices connected to your values. If you do, everything will turn out fine. Life is a journey that you will travel not exactly as expected—but, with that solid focus on your values, the journey will be a good one.
NICK NISSLEY President, Northwestern Michigan College
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If you had to go back and relive a school year, which year would you pick and why? I’d want a redo of my freshman year of college. It was a train wreck! I was unprepared—academically and emotionally. As a first-generation college student, I wasn’t prepared for college, and I struggled to make it work financially. I felt alone—in Vermont, miles from home in Pennsylvania—with no family support. And I didn’t know how to connect with the college’s support resources. Simply, I floundered. What is different about your experience then from students entering that grade today? Sadly, many first-generation college students have similar struggles today. The good news is that colleges have gotten smarter, providing resources and support for these students. Like NMC’s Commitment Scholarships, which help not only financially, but also seek to support students to successfully navigate their entry into college. What has stayed the same? Again, sadly, today, like my experience in 1984, the price tag of a college education remains a barrier. I took on loans, worked full-time, and struggled to fit in amidst more privileged students. Back then, I never heard of community colleges. I didn’t know such institutions existed. Community colleges are much more accessible in terms of the cost of education. They help reduce the barrier of the cost of education. What advice would you give to yourself at that age? Be open to the support of caring adults: teachers, coaches, and all the support resources of a college—counselors, tutors, success coaches. There are so many people who are there to help you, who are committed to your success. Seek them out and accept their “hand up” offer.
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What has stayed the same? I like to think friendships and relationships stay the same. They look different at times, but the personal contact between friends and groups seems so very important today. This seemed to hold true during COVID and quarantining, when it was clear students missed their friends and relationships they had at school. Even with the technology that is available out there, the desire for face-to-face interactions and to build personal connections and community with others has not changed. What advice would you give to yourself at that age? I would advise myself to slow down, enjoy the times, friends, and memories. Try not to stress about things you have no control over. Seek out mutual positive relationships, where you value and care about your friends and they do the same. Worry less about impressing others and more about enjoying true friends and family.
DAVID ROLAND FINLEY President, North Central Michigan College If you had to go back and relive a school year, which year would you pick and why? I’m going to pick the third grade. I had an amazing teacher, Ms. Sewell, and she was beloved by all. In the classroom, we bettered our reading skills, learned multiplication tables, and held weekly spelling bees. All of this expanded my world, and I wanted to learn even more. On the playground, there remained an innocence, as the social cliques that would come in later years of schooling had not yet been established. I also recall finding a buckeye tree with intriguing nuts and shells along the school fence line. Fortunately, this fascination did not stick, as I would later become a Michigan Wolverine! What is different about your experience then from students entering that grade today? The advent of technology and social media has changed how students today see the world. Instead of using encyclopedias to find information, it’s now ubiquitously available on a smartphone or computer. Students can much more easily stay connected to distant relatives and friends. However, there are also downsides. Technology can become a crutch and used in place of real social interaction or come to be a young person’s only (or highly preferred) mode of play. I think that unstructured play remains vitally important throughout our lives. What has stayed the same? We’re blessed to have many caring teachers in the world today. Being a K-12 educator is not easy, and we are fortunate that these individuals choose to give of themselves to create a brighter future for their students and, in turn, our communities. Reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic (the three Rs) remain vitally important skills for all individuals to master to survive in our world today. most
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PATRICK LAMB Assistant Superintendent of Career and Technical Education, Northwest Education Services
If you had to go back and relive a school year, which year would you pick and why? I would pick my senior year in high school. At the time, I wanted it to go fast so I could graduate and move on to college. If I could do it again, I would slow the year down and truly enjoy all aspects of high school. My high school experience was a wonderful time in my life, and if I was able to relive any of it, I would savor my friendships, teachers, and athletic teams that I participated on. What is different about your experience then from students entering that grade today? Technology and cell phones. I remember fighting with my brothers to get time to talk with friends on the landline, hoping for just a bit of privacy away from other family members to talk on the phone. I also remember passing many notes in between classes with friends, instead of texting or using social media apps like Snapchat.
For the entire holiday weekend, you can enjoy fabulous jazz music by some of the country’s top performers while staying at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. This special weekend package includes concerts, receptions, cookout luncheons, daily breakfast and dinner, and all entertainment. John Pizzarelli, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Diego Rivera, Aaron Diehl, Kat Edmonson, and Paul Keller are the 2022 featured jazz performers, with the Calvin University Gospel Choir performing on Sunday. Ticket packages can be purchased over the phone—(800) 334-7263—or online.
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Michigan native and Traverse City resident Dorothy Anderson Grow is the featured artist of Glen Arbor Arts Center’s exhibit opening on Sept. 2. (Photo courtesy of Glen Arbor Arts Center)
By Alexandra Dailey Labor Day weekend provides local and out-of-town revelers with a variety of fun ways to bid the summer season farewell. From music festivals and art exhibits to regattas, foot races, and equestrian tournaments, northern Michigan has an event for you and yours this weekend (And if this list isn’t enough, flip to the Dates or Nitelife sections at the back of the paper.)
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Here Come the Mummies headline LaborFest’s ticketed evening show on Saturday, Sept. 3.
saturday Cadillac Festival of Races Cadillac Rotary Pavilion | Sept. 3 at 8am | $35 | cadillacareaymca.org Join the Cadillac Area YMCA for their annual Cadillac Festival of Races! Participants can choose to run in the 5K or 10K—both start at 9am—which follow the shores of Lake Cadillac. A new option is the 7-mile Team Lake Run for teams of four, which begins at 10am. Register online or on-site the day of. All proceeds benefit the Cadillac Area YMCA’s free 7thgrade membership program. For each age bracket, top three and finisher medals will be awarded. The Cadillac Festival of Races uses proceeds from its registration fees to support the Cadillac Area YMCA in creating opportunities for middle school students in the area.
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The fifth annual LaborFest—hosted by the Salt City Rock & Blues Society, a nonprofit committed to supporting live music in Manistee—honors the region’s rich history and the laborers who supported the salt, lumber, and sand industries. The all-day event includes a 9am car/bike show, a parade at noon, free local band performances from 1pm to 5pm, family-friendly activities, food vendors, craft beers, and spirits, and the ticketed 6pm concert. The evening portion of LaborFest features The Downtowners, Jake Kershaw, and Here Come the Mummies. Tickets are limited, and events will occur regardless of the weather. All LaborFest proceeds benefit the building of the state-of-the-art amphitheater on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Two art exhibits are must-sees this weekend. The first, Ropes, Ribbons, Twigs, and Things by Dorothy Anderson Grow, opens on Friday, Sept. 2, at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. Meanwhile, the Paint Grand Traverse 2022 Gallery Exhibition at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Traverse City is on display through Sept. 17 and includes work by 36 artists from around the country created during the annual weeklong plein air festival. Both exhibits are free and open to the public.
Eight events to keep you busy from Manistee to Mackinac Island
Each Labor Day weekend, The Grand Hotel hosts a stellar lineup of jazz performers and musicians as part of its Labor Day Jazz Weekend on Mackinac Island.
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As a sailing season cap-off, the Charlevoix Yacht Club hosts the two-day Red Fox Regatta, with sailors traversing up to Boyne City at the top of Lake Charlevoix and back again for an award ceremony. The “Party Like a Red Fox” celebration—open to landlubbers, too—takes place on Saturday at 4pm in Veterans Memorial Park in Boyne City. Tickets are $40/person and include dinner, beverages, and a live performance. To register for the Red Fox Regatta or purchase tickets, head to their website.
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For more than 60 years, Michiganders have celebrated the Labor Day holiday with the early morning Annual Bridge Walk. (Photo credit: MBA/MDOT)
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A tradition since 1958, the Annual Bridge Walk takes place on Labor Day with Governor Whitmer’s party leading the procession. No fee or registration is necessary to participate, but arriving early is recommended. Participants may start from either end of the bridge—in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace—but must turn around at the midpoint and return to their point of origin. The Bridge Walk lasts roughly two hours and covers 10 miles. All walkers receive a numbered certificate.
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The Traverse City Fall Horse Show’s Tournament of Champions takes place Aug. 31–Sept. 4, with the Grand Prix occurring on the final day, in which champions will be crowned and $138,600 will be awarded. At the exciting Olympiclevel event, attendees will enjoy show jumping, food, drink, and family-fun activities. All GA ticket proceeds benefit local charities, and gates open at noon. Equestrian Cathleen Driscoll captured Honor Hill Farms CS12 Welcome Stake earlier this summer. (Photo credit: Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC)
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Beer, Blues & Barbecue Festival Treetops Resort | Sept. 4 from 3pm to 9pm | General admission $35/person; VIP $75/person | b3north.com Eagle 101.5 presents this fifth annual music and cookout event in Gaylord, featuring The Steepwater Band, Jake Kershaw, The Jon Archambault Band, Levitator, and The Crosscut Kings. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for this outdoor afternoon/ evening event. All tickets include food and drink tickets, and $5 from each ticket will be donated to the Otsego Community Foundation’s Tornado Recovery Fund. Performances start at 4pm. Petoskey-based psychedelic rock/blues band Levitator is part of the festival at Treetops Resort. (Photo credit: Johnny James Jamrock)
“A view of the bay for half the pay.” For years, that adage has hung like a dark cloud over Traverse City and northern Michigan as a whole. While no one is sure who coined the motto, the implication—that you must sacrifice salary potential to live amidst the region’s glorious natural beauty—has long been one of the few black marks on the area’s reputation. But just how true is that saying? And what kind of impact is this unprecedented moment in our national job market and economy having on the area’s wage statistics?
For now, the “How do we stack up?” question is mostly a local comparison—at least as far as the Networks Northwest survey goes. The nearly 450 responses to the survey came from the 10-county region that Networks Northwest represents (which includes Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford) and span 29 “job families” and 677 job titles, from manufacturing to healthcare to education to agriculture. You can view the survey at survey-report-2022.networksnorthwest.org/wage-
Widening the Scope What the report doesn’t detail is how the local data on wages and benefits compares to data from the rest of the state. Willis sees the wage survey as just the first “snapshot” in a broader project that will eventually factor in statistics from other parts of Michigan—if not “Webeyond.know that locals are probably most curious about is how we stack up against other regions and compared to the state as a whole,” Willis says. “Those are still things that we’re trying to dig into. … Eventually, we’d like to present all of this data in an interactive way on our website, so that state comparisons and those types of things can actually be done in an easy way.” Willis notes that the Northwest Lower
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Michigan Wage Survey was intended to be informational and can’t necessarily be compared to other data, given that some surveys report median salary instead of starting salary or ask other types of questions about employment. With that grain of salt, she says the takeaways from preliminary local-versus-state data comparisons are something of a mixed bag. On the one hand, some high-demand jobs—such as key positions in manufacturing and healthcare— actually have higher average starting wages regionally than they do on the state level.
“So, for example, I looked at the job of machinist,” Willis says. “The starting wage for an entry-level machinist here, according to the majority of our respondents, is $18 an hour. And the state entry-level average wage for that job is $16. So, that’s an example of where we’re doing fairly well compared to the state, based on the data that we have. Registered Nurses was another one. In our region, the majority of our respondents are starting that position at about $30 and up per hour. At the state level, the average is about $28 an hour.”
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On the other hand, Willis notes that there are some job categories where the region is lagging behind. Perhaps the key occupation that falls into that particular bucket is teacher: Based on the Networks Northwest survey, Willis says the average starting salary for an elementary or secondary school teacher in northern Michigan is “below $40,000,” while the state average is “between $43,000 and $44,000.”
Are northern Michigan workers being paid what they’re worth?
“In our 2020 strategic plan, one of the five big metrics that we pledged not only to Willis Emmel Call Photo courtesy of Traverse Tourism
Getting a Comprehensive View Those questions are among the prompts that Networks Northwest was hoping to explore this year when it launched its first formal wage survey since 2013. The findings of the survey—which Networks Northwest Chief Program Officer Jessica Willis says is the start of a new commitment from the organization to keep better tabs on local employee compensation trends— show progress in some areas and room for improvement in others. For her part, Willis thinks local companies and organizations are becoming more cognizant of how the changing dynamics of the job market are forcing employers of all stripes to up their game. Case in point, Willis says, is simple engagement from employers. Significantly more employers participated in the recent wage survey than the one done in 2013, which Willis sees as a sign that business owners and organizational leaders are becoming more open about having these types of “Theconversations.initialintentwith this wage survey was to have a real, comprehensive view of northwest Lower Michigan and where we’re at right now [in terms of compensation],” she explains. “The last one we did was back in 2013, and we got a 40 percent increase in our response rate. We had every county represented and all different industries and sizes of employers. So, I think this [survey] is a really good starting point and a really valuable tool for our employers to start looking at and asking, ‘Well, how do we stack up?’”
Moving in the Right Direction Warren Call, president and CEO of Traverse Connect, says his organization is extremely interested in compensation data and in seeing how northern Michigan compares with the rest of the state, country, and world. Through programs like Michigan’s Creative Coast, Traverse Connect strives to develop the regional economy in part by attracting businesses and professionals to the region. Those attraction strategies hit a wall if wages and benefits aren’t competitive. To that end, Traverse Connect requires that any positions posted to its Creative Coast job board meet certain minimum wage or salary requirements, and Call says he even purposely makes a point of never uttering the “view of the bay” adage. Still, Traverse Connect is aware of the area’s wage reputation and has made a point of keeping tabs on where Traverse City and northern Michigan stand compared to the state on general compensation statistics. Recent trends, Call notes, show that the region is making progress compared to where it used to be.
“I do think people are realizing that they are not just competing with the place next door or the place in the next county,” Call says. “In order to really be successful as a business and organization, you’ve got to compete on a more regional, national, and maybe even global scale.” A shift to a more global style of recruiting, Call thinks, could create opportunities to draw top talent from all over the country and all around the world to the region, and at the same time establish stronger in-roads for businesses to relocate operations here. In turn, Call thinks those trends would help drive a broader evolution of compensation in northern Michigan, leading to higher wages and better benefits across the Emmelboard.seesanother potential pathway forward from this crossroads: automation. For years, the narrative around automation was that it was going to eliminate jobs and put people out of work. These days, Emmel sees the opposite: employers adopting automated technologies to reduce their workforce needs because they can’t find people to hire. He says the trend is particularly prevalent in manufacturing.
“Has it made a big difference? No,” Emmel says of the compensation hikes in hospitality. “I think that, probably, the biggest difference it’s made is that it’s slowed the jobhopping [of workers] between employers in the hospitality sector. But the thing is, in the hospitality sector—and on the manufacturing side, and really just across the board—we simply do not have enough people to fill all the open positions we have.”
Northern Express Weekly • aug 29, 2022 • 15 track but also to try to move the needle on was our average wage,” Call says. “And the reason we did that was because we have been kind of stuck compared to the state for the last several years. In 2013, for example, the region had an average wage that was 82 percent of the state average wage. In 2018, the year before we put together this strategic plan, we were still at 82 percent of the state average wage. For five years, that did not improve at all. And so, our stated goal in our strategic plan was, by 2030, to get to at least 90 percent of the state average wage. And after our most recent update this winter, we’re now at 86 percent. So, it’s going in the right direction. It’s still not where we want to be, but we’re certainly showing signs of improvement.”Thosenumbers are from Grand Traverse County alone, which Call says carries an average salary of $51,222 compared to the state’sOutside$59,432.of the Traverse City area, wages seem to be following similar upward trends. Just ask David Emmel, who serves as president of Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA)—the economic development agency for Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties. Emmel says he’s observed demonstrable compensation increases in his region over the past several years, particularly in one key “Wagescategory.andsalaries have increased probably more in the hospitality and tourism industry than anything else,” Emmel says. “We’ve seen some increases in manufacturing and certainly in healthcare and other areas, but the big impact has been in that area of hospitality. In particular, we’re seeing more total compensation in hospitality jobs, which is wage and salary plus benefits. … Prepandemic, most jobs in the hospitality sector didn’t provide any benefits. Now, many have had to step up in order to attract and retain talent. That’s a big shift.”
In Emmel’s estimation, however, statistics on open and available jobs— locally, throughout Michigan, and even nationwide—are probably actually underestimating the severity of the situation.
“Regionally, at least, the numbers of current open positions are not really reflective of the true picture of what employers need,” he explains. “For example, you might have an employer that has 10 job postings right now. But what they’ll tell you if you talk to them is, ‘Look, we’ve got a growth strategy that is dependent upon us hiring another 50 employees, and we haven’t even posted those positions yet, because we can’t fill the 10 we have right now.’”
At this point, Emmel says hospitality jobs in NLEA counties are competitive with the area’s other top industries—including manufacturing—in terms of salary and benefits. When asked whether the increases are helping to draw more talent to those employers, though, Emmel paints a more complicated portrait.
Results from the Northwest Lower Michigan 2022 Wage Survey show the demographics of reporting businesses in the region before diving into benefits and wages for jobs as varied as marketing, engineering, real estate, and landscaping.
The need for more workers than northern Michigan actually has, combined with COVID-era shifts that have made options like remote work more pervasive, has brought the region to a unique crossroads— especially as tourism continues to boom and as more people choose to make the area their home. At that crossroads, Call sees both new opportunities and new challenges for employers trying to recruit top talent.
Sitting at a Crossroads
Too Many Jobs, Not Enough People Talks of low unemployment rates, huge job availability numbers, and desperate employers have been circulating for more than a year, exacerbated by the so-called Great Resignation. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 10.7 million job openings in the United States as of the end of June, and that high-demand, low-supply workforce situation is behind many of the compensation increases that have happened across industries.
“I think the situation we’re in really underlines the critical importance of Industry 4.0,” Emmel explains. “Because now, we’re not talking about jobs that are being replaced or people whose jobs are being lost to automation. Instead, we’re talking about automation in order to reduce the number of available jobs for employers. Companies that are really leaning into and engaging in automation are starting to see the benefits of that in terms of efficiencies and lower reliance on the general workforce, and that is what will keep them globally competitive.”
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Enbridge, meanwhile, is working through regulatory approvals and putting out bids to construct the tunnel 100 feet below the straits, a “common sense solution” to the nearly 70-year-old existing structure company officials contend is supported by the vast majority of Michiganders.
Enbridge’s claim that shutting down Line 5 will result in significant fuel price increases in Michigan. The lawsuit stems from efforts by the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians to revoke Enbridge’s easement through its reservation. According to Enbridge consultant Neil Earnest, prices would increase an estimated 0.5 cents per gallon in the U.S. and about 5 cents per gallon in Ontario. “I think it’s significant because Enbridge’s own expert is debunking all their claims” about increased energy costs associated with a Line 5 shutdown, Kirkwood says. “It definitely contradicts a lot of their paid media,” says Ashley Soltysiak, climate and environment program director for the Groundwork Center, another Traverse City based environmental nonprofit. But Enbridge spokesman Ryan Duffy argues “the bottom line is any amount [that] gas prices go up is too much.” The pipeline moves 22 million gallons of product through the state every day, he says, pointing to a study commissioned by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) that “shows Michiganders would pay $6 billion more every year without Line 5 for gasoline, and it would put at risk 33,000 jobs if Line 5 is shutWhiledown.”critics have panned the CEA study as disinformation designed to promote the pipeline, Duffy notes it is “one of many studies, but all of them have shown prices would go up without Line 5.” He adds, “We believe any amount you increase is too much, and there’s not a need to do it, especially if the tunnel project is on the table.”
A FLOW report commissioned in 2018 also estimated a Line 5 oil spill “would trigger a domino effect of damage disrupting Great Lakes commercial shipping and steel production, slashing jobs, and shrinking the nation’s gross domestic product by $45 billion after just 15 days.”
THE LATESTON LINE 5 Updates from a turbulent summer for the proposed Enbridge pipeline
The MPSC, one of three government agencies that must approve the $750-million project, made the request following testimony about the risks a catastrophic failure pose to the Great Lakes, the regional economy, fish, and wildlife.
Last month, a three-member regulatory panel at the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) voted unanimously to request more safety and engineering information regarding Enbridge’s tunnel application, as well as information “relating to safety and maintenance of the current dual pipelines, including leak detection systems and shutdown procedures.”
The order, which is expected to delay a decision until next year, came about three weeks after documents filed in a federal lawsuit in Wisconsin severely undercut
To Enbridge or not to Enbridge—it’s a question that has been brewing all summer (and long before) as those for and against the Line 5 oil and natural gas pipeline take steps forward toward conflicting goals.
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On one side, developments in the battle over the pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac are emboldening opponents working to shut it down, many of whom believe the tides are turning against the Canadian energy company and its plan to build a new tunnel for the future.
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“Not only is the commission concerned about the current operations, they’re concerned about this tunnel. It’s a signal, I think, from a state regulator saying, ‘I’m not comfortable with this proposal,’” says Liz Kirkwood, executive director of For the Love of Water (FLOW), a Traverse City nonprofit fighting Line 5. “They’re evaluating some of the alternatives as to whether or not this pipeline should be built.”
What’s Happening Now? Those working to shut down Line 5 believe the need is obvious, pointing to Enbridge’s 2010 oil spill that released about 1 million gallons into Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River.
Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline map, highlighting the tunnel replacement location in the Straits.
Those impacts would be on top of obvious issues for fish and wildlife, as well as coastal communities that depend on the Great Lakes for water, recreation, tourism, and countless other“Evenuses.the most conservative among us can see these are serious issues,” Soltysiak says. “When you’re comparing the risk and reward, it’s easy math to do.” The risk was on display on a smaller scale in June, when the Algoma Steel Mill in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, spilled 5,300 gallons of gear oil into the St. Marys River near the Bay Mills Indian Community. Bay Mills President Whitney Gravelle, whose office sits within eyesight of the factory, says the United Tribes of Michigan, representing all 12 tribes in the state, remains committed to decommissioning Line 5 because of the environmental and economic risks, as well as the threat it poses to cultural resources.“Wehave our treaty rights, and at the heart of it we have our teachings … that we should take into consideration the next seven generations,” says Gravelle. Indigenous cultural resources, such as landscapes and traditions centered on fishing, are “something the tribes are adamantly trying to protect right now” as Enbridge works through the permitting process. With the spill in the St. Marys, “the ultimate decision was that it was just better to let the oil naturally disperse and biodegrade,” despite unknown long-term risks to aquatic life, Gravelle says. The inability to contain the spill, along with the other recent developments, are helping to galvanize public opinion against Line 5, as evidenced by more than 200 businesses in eight states and two provinces that have signed onto a Great Lakes Business Network opposing the pipeline, Soltysiak says. She also pointed to testimony at the MPSC illustrating the growing momentum in opposition.“Atthemost recent Public Service Commission meeting … we had a tremendous turnout,” Soltysiak says. “I don’t think I heard a single person testify in favor of the proposal.”
The ultimate fate of the pipeline likely rests with numerous moving pieces coming together for Enbridge over the next couple of years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must also approve the company’s tunnel application, a lengthy process that involves a detailed environmental assessment.
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Duffy, meanwhile, contends “from the polling we’ve seen, 70 percent of the people of Michigan support the tunnel project.”
“We’ve seen bipartisan support across the board,” he says, citing labor groups, small business associations, the Michigan Chamber, the Canadian government, and resolutions of support from 33 counties, from the Upper Peninsula through northern Michigan to Bay City. “I think it’s because people see the tunnel as a common sense solution,” he says. Duffy pointed to the installation of underwater cameras monitoring the pipeline for anchor strikes, as well as a command center set up to warn ships of the no-anchor zone 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, as evidence the company takes safety seriously.
What’s Next?
Meanwhile, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel are working to halt the project through a state lawsuit. Enbridge countered that effort in federal court, and on Aug. 18, the U.S. District Court denied a motion to remand the Nessel v. Enbridge case to state court. Zach Welcker, legal director for FLOW, responded in a press release, “The U.S. District Court’s decision today to exercise federal jurisdiction over the State of Michigan’s Line 5 oil pipeline lawsuit, which Line 5-owner Enbridge had previously chosen to litigate in state court for more than two years, is bad for the State of Michigan, bad for state courts, and bad for plaintiffs.” There are also treaty talks between Canada and the U.S., as well as a campaign to pressure President Biden to intervene. Despite all that, Enbridge is confident it will eventually succeed. “We’re moving things along. We’ve already spent more than $100 million on the project,” Duffy says. “We’ve put out proposals for the (tunnel) construction.
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The school has not been actively recruiting students, and most who sign up are returning or have heard about the school through word of mouth. “Once we open our new program site and increase our capacity, we’ll likely be actively advertising and seeking to reach a broader community of fellow nature lovers,” predicts Miller. While it’s not hard to find students, it is a bit harder to find teachers, especially since HNS looks for specific “nature connection” training. “I would say it’s difficult to attract the right staff … it’s hard to find folks with the right training for this unusual job,” says Miller. “That said, we’ve had great outcomes building training pieces into our everyday programs so those that work with us for a while start to really build out the competencies we are aiming to provide. Some of the most gifted staff were actually students themselves for many years!” Get more info at humannatureschool.org.
LEARNING OUTSIDE THE BOX
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”
“We are very fortunate to have a cadre of excellent teachers and staff who are committed to providing a high-quality education to our students,” says Cwikiel. “Beaver Island is a very special place, and thankfully we have wonderful teachers and families who want to be here.”
Unique school locations can make for a well-rounded education
HUMAN NATURE SCHOOL Location: Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City Student Enrollment: 300 While not a “school” in the technical sense, the Human Nature School (HNS) is certainly a powerful place of learning. In 2016, HNS began its outdoor education programs, and since the beginning, one of the most unusual aspects of their classes is that they are held entirely outside… all year round. “Being outdoors, through all weather, is an adventure in and of itself and it does require that wilderness survival skills are a key curriculum piece,” explains Co-Executive Director of HNS Kriya Miller. “Our curriculum is place-based and experiential, so we are learning about interacting with and building relationships with all the plants and animals we encounter. Nature is like our textbook.” Classes are meant to be hands-on, and the curriculum includes everything from plant identification to off-the-grid living to wildlife tracking, as well as forest stewardship and habitat“HNSrestoration.isa501(c)3 with a mission to facilitate deeper connections to nature, community, and self,” says Miller. “We see this as a part of an upstream solution to so many of the mental and physical health challenges we are seeing in our youth and adults alike. And we are not separate from nature—the more we heal ourselves, the more we can heal nature too.”
That’s what Mark Twain said, at least. Perhaps he understood that not all education has to take place in a typical brick-and-mortar school building in a residential neighborhood. Several northern Michigan schools have had the same thought, and despite their non-traditional locations and creative curriculums, they’re doing a great job of training young minds.
The school helps students build lifelong relationships with nature, enjoy an increase in physical and mental health and wellness, learn about their own strengths, and create lasting friendships. On the flip side, students are sometimes learning in the cold and wet weather, which doesn’t seem to bother the kids as much as the adults, according to Miller. And those kids just keep coming back. “We began with 11 students and have slowly and steadily been growing our programs and capacity to ensure we not only expand our reach but grow in depth and quality as well,” says Miller. “We now serve around 300 students per year and are poised to open our own program site on a 140-acre parcel that was donated to HNS.”
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BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL Location: Beaver Island Student Enrollment: 53
Education on Beaver Island dates back to the 1830s, when Bishop Baraga appointed Dennis Harrington to teach on the island. There’s been a public school at the current location of the Beaver Island Community School since the early 1900s. “Due to its isolation—35 miles from our mainland port city of Charlevoix—and the importance of education, Beaver Island’s residents have long supported their community school and view the school as a point of pride,” says BICS Superintendent-Principal Wil Cwikiel. Perhaps because it’s the only school game in town, BICS is important to the fabric of the island community. They put their students first, too. “With 53 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, we are able to individualize instruction and build meaningful relationships with our students,” explains Cwikiel. “Our teachers do a nice job of integrating Beaver Island’s human and natural history into their lessons, and we take pride in long-standing traditions that connect the school to the community.”
Despite the island location, BICS students have the same opportunities as students in larger schools, such as involvement in athletics and extracurricular activities. And staffing isn’t as difficult as one would think—it seems plenty of folks are happy to commit to island life.
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“Our program is intentionally small, and enrollment has remained steady at 24 students, on average,” says Head of School Michelle Shane. “Although our Park Street campus could accommodate many more, we do not intend to enroll more than 27-30 students.”
Early this year, the junior high moved to downtown Traverse City in the 101 North Park Building at the corner of Front and Park Streets. This is a first for Traverse City; while some elementary schools (like Central Grade School) are walkable to downtown, this is the first modern school of any kind to be on Front Street in the main stretch of the city.
Established in 1984 for preschoolers and kindergarteners, The Children’s House has blossomed in the past three (almost four) decades to reach students ages 3 months to 14 years. In 2015, they began their junior high program, which remains the only independent Montessori junior high in the region. The program prepares students to integrate into a variety of high school settings, including public high school, independent high schools, and charter schools.
“Our school is not only downtown itself, but it also is integrated into the community,” says Junior High Guide Treenen Sturman. “We walk everywhere and utilize public spaces and services, such as the library, Clinch Park, TART Trails, and the Open Space. We also are in a position to work closely with different organizations and businesses so students have the opportunity to learn about the variety of roles available and necessary with a community. Ultimately, they are thinking about who they are and how they fit in.”
Part of that approach has to do with finding the perfect student-to-teacher ratio…and getting the perfect people to teach the perfect subjects.
Although some Montessori programs offer larger class sizes (think 25-35 kids per class), the Children’s House has taken a smaller-scale approach.
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“Our junior high employs a wonderful and dedicated staff,” says Shane. “Special subjects are taught by the teachers who also teach at our Long Lake campus. In addition, we use people in the community as often as possible to work with students in their areas of expertise.”
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“A big thing about SAFE is that it’s not just about substance abuse awareness,” says Moser. “It’s also about [community]. We meet kids from other schools and we become a very close group. … So SAFE not only prepares you to be a leader in the future, or prepares you to talk about substance abuse awareness, but it also gives you a nice group of people to belong to, and not everyone has that.”
For the Parents Flickema says there are several things concerned parents can do to help make sure their kids are staying away from tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. In addition to regular family conversations, she recommends the following: “One of the big things that we urge parents to do is to lock up any marijuana or prescription drugs in the house. If there’s alcohol in the home, then lock that up. [The Health Department of Northwest Michigan] has alcohol locks for bottles, or we could get parents an alcohol lock for a cabinet. Because we know, whether it’s marijuana or alcohol or prescription drugs, the easiest place for youth to access them is from within the home.” She notes that the health department also has free drug testing kits, which can screen for alcohol, TCH, and nicotine. Finally, she says parents should stay educated on current trends and new forms of drug delivery, like vaping, so they are aware of the signs that their child could be using.
Earlier this month, Northern Express spoke with the Grand Traverse County Drug Free Coalition and Addiction Treatment Services to hear about the trends in substance use among adults in northern Michigan. We learned that substance use and overdoses are on the rise—as has been reported throughout the country—but that local groups are working hard to provide community education, access to treatment, and recovery support. With the school year about to start, we decided to check in on the kids, too.
“Every time you see a decrease in the perception of risk or harm, or parental disapproval or peer disapproval, then you see an increase in youth use,” Flickema says. “We see that only 36.5 percent of youth view marijuana use as risky, and that their perception of parental disapproval is at 81.8 percent.”
“I’m kind of excited for that, because I think it’ll go over way better than it would if we brought in adults,” she says.
To learn more about SAFE in Northern Michigan, visit safeinnm.com.
“Vaping in school bathrooms—that’s definitely huge. I think part of it has to do with the fact that vaping is new enough where kids are like, ‘Oh, I don’t know how terrible this is for me.’ And the punishment [for being caught] isn’t harsh enough for kids to be like, ‘Oh, yeah, I totally won’t ever do that again.’”
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The bad news: According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, alcohol use disorder still affects over 700,000 youth aged 12-17, and marijuana use disorder affects 1 millionAndyouth.when it comes to vaping, approximately 2.55 million students reported current (last 30 days) tobacco use in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey, with e-cigarettes as the most commonly currently used product, cited by 11.3 percent of high school students (that’s 1.72 million kids).
The FDA has called vaping an “epidemic” among teens, and local school districts have taken measures like installing vaping detectors in bathrooms to deter use. Traverse City Area Public Schools is currently part of a classaction lawsuit against vaping manufacturers for advertising their products—especially the flavored ones—to teens.
The Local Problem Northern Michigan has not been untouched. “I have quite a few friends who suffer from substance abuse issues, and it’s nice knowing that I’m trying to do something to fight against that,” says Mancelona High School rising senior Emma Moser. Moser is a member of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan’s Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE) in Northern Michigan, a youth coalition serving Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties, which centers on education and prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other substanceProjectuse.Coordinator Nichole Flickema describes the coalition as “youth-led and adult-guided” with roughly 70 students hailing from 9th through 12th grades participating in meetings and initiatives targeted toward their peers to raise awareness of the dangers of substance use. This includes creating prevention PSAs for topics like safe ways to deal with stress, how parents can lock up their alcohol, and the consequences of underage drinking. (The PSAs are available to view at safeinnm.com)
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The National Institutes of Health put out their Monitoring the Future survey each year to measure drug and alcohol use and related attitudes among students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades throughout the country. The good news: The 2021 survey reported decreases in commonly used substances—alcohol, marijuana, and vaping—as compared to 2020.
STAYING
SAFE in Northern Michigan weighs in on drug and alcohol use among teens of the North
The Local Progress But the outlook isn’t all bad. Flickema says that even though marijuana use Up North is on the rise per MiPHY data (increasing from 13.8 percent in 2020 to 17.4 percent in 2022), alcohol use decreased from 18.6 percent to 16.1 percent. And prescription drug use—an ongoing problem for adults— remains relatively low: Flickema says only 2.7 percent of students reported they took painkillers without a doctor’s prescription. Overall, she feels SAFE’s efforts in the community are making headway. “We have 69 percent of students [in the coalition’s three-county region] who have made a commitment to stay drug-free during the past year,” Flickema explains. She also tells Northern Express about a recent opportunity SAFE participants had to further their drug prevention leadership skills. Seven young people from SAFE attended a national training conference this summer offered through the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). Moser was one of them. “I’ve definitely learned a lot more about being a leader,” Moser says. “I have never been super confident in anything like that. But especially after [SAFE] sponsored us to go to CADCA this year, I know how to make a plan and what to do to put that plan into action. … I’m looking to go into education after high school, so that [experience] will definitely be a really helpful tool for me for teaching kids and being able to be confident in what I do.” Moser says that a few of the ideas she came away with after the conference including changing the lighting in certain areas of town—something she plans to go to Mancelona’s Village Council to discuss—and to create opportunities for high schoolers to talk to middle schoolers about the dangers of substance use instead of leaving those discussions to the grown-ups.
Flickema compares this to the perception of parental disapproval for alcohol, which clocked in at 90.2 percent. Nearly double the number of students—68.8 percent—said they thought using alcohol was risky. When asked for her opinion on substances that are prevalent in the teen community, Moser replies, “It really depends on what age group you’re looking at. The older you get, the more marijuana use there is. There’s also a lot of underage drinking happening in multiple places.” But, she adds, “a really big issue” is vaping.
Students in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties can get involved with SAFE this year by completing an application (available at safeinnm.com) and committing to staying substance free.
For one of their annual projects, SAFE conducts focus groups at seven area high schools. Their findings, especially as related to substance use in response to pandemic stressors, are far from encouraging. “Six out of seven high school focus groups in the SAFE region reported youth substance use in their community increased because of COVID,” Flickema says. SAFE uses data from the The Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY)— collected via an online student health survey offered by the Michigan Departments of Education and Health and Human Services—which provides some indicators regarding which drugs are gaining ground in theThecommunity.2021-22school year data shows that 16.1 percent of students report using alcohol in the past 30 days. In that same time frame, 17.4 students report using marijuana and 16.6 percent report vaping. Flickema says that a drug to watch is marijuna, which is now outstripping alcohol, formerly a consistent No. 1 on the list.
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DISNEY’S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. In the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh & his pals discover that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysteri ous Backson. Along the way to a rescue, they learn about teamwork, friendship & sharing snacks. Performances feature 8to 16-year-old participants in the Young Company’s One-Week Intensive Musical Theatre Camps. Adults, $18; Youth under 18, $10.
RACE THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC: 7:30am, Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City. Distances include International, In ternational Aquabike, Sprint, Sprint Duath lon, Super Sprint, & Sprint Aquabike. Two & three person relays are offered for the Sprint Distance Triathlon. For more info visit the web site.
COMIC BOOK ROADSHOW: 10am6pm, Park Place Hotel & Conference Cen Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor presents multi-instrumentalist Trombone Shorty and his long list of accomplishments, along with funk brass band Orleans Avenue on Sun., Sept. 4 at 8pm. Known for R&B, rock and rap, Trombone Shorty was only a teenager when he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he as sembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Since 2010, he’s released four chart-topping studio albums; toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers; collaborated across genres with Pharrell, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Foo Fighters, Ringo Starr and many others; performed at the Sesame Street Gala, where he was honored with his own Muppet; received the Caldecott Honor for his first children’s book, and so much more. Tickets: $97, $77, $62, $47. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/trombone-shorty send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 23-28. Highlights include Cornhole Tournament on Aug. 23, Chris Janson in concert on Aug. 24, Monster Truck Throw Down on Aug. 25-26, Autocross Racing on Aug. 27, carnival every day, & much oix-county-fair/2022-08-23petoskeyarea.com/event/emmet-charlevmore.
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40TH ANNUAL CEDAR POLKA FEST: 10am, under the big tent, Cedar. A festival celebrating the town’s rich Polish history. Authentic Polish food & dance. Sunday is Free For All Sunday with no entrance fee. Includes the Craft Fair & Farmers Market, Polka Mass, live music by the Pan Franek Polka Band & Dynabrass, & a Cornhole Tournament.
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LET’S GO FLY A KITE: 3-5pm, Frankfort Lake Michigan Beach Turnaround. Free kites to the first 100 kids.
LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Christopher Winkelmann. WITH DARIUS BENNETT: 7pm & 10pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Darius is originally from Detroit, but now lives in LA. He can currently be seen on Netflix’s “Intro Featured in numerous commer for 5 Hour Energy & Rocket Mortgage. $20-$25.
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SOUSA!: 7:30pm, Northport Perform ing Arts Center, Northport Public School. This concert is presented by the Northport Community Band. A non-stop musical treat that showcases the popular & patriotic mu sic that made John Philip Sousa famous. 231-386-2009. $15 adults; $5 students. northportperformingarts.org/events/sousa
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BARN DANCE & CHILI SUPPER: Samels Farm, Williamsburg. Chili Supper begins at 5pm; dancing with live music by Hammer’D at 6:30pm. A dance caller will provide instruc tion. Individuals are asked for a $5 donation; families $10 at door. samelsfarm.org
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MANITOU MUSIC PRESENTS DRUM MUNITY: 1-3pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Percussionist Lori Fithian brings her col lection of hand drums & percussion in struments to this “Drummunity” circle, a high-energy, fun & empowering drumming activity for all age groups. Free. glenarbo rart.org/events/drummunity
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KINGSLEY HERITAGE DAYS: Civic Center South Park, Kingsley, Aug. 26-28. 4 THE KIELBASA & PIEROGI FUN RUN: 8am, Downtown Cedar. Includes a breakfast $30. ANNUAL CORVETTE CROSSROADS AUTO SHOW: Odawa Casino, Mackinaw City. Hundreds of the All-Amer ican classic Corvette will be on display. The show runs from 10am-3pm. Corvettes will line up for the parade at 6pm at Oda wa Casino, Mackinaw City. The Corvette procession will cross the Mackinac Bridge at 7pm. corvette-crossroads-registrationmackinawchamber.com/product/
JEWISH COMEDY NIGHT!: 7:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, TC. With Rabbi Arnie. “From Biblical Sarah to Seinfeld: 4,000 Years of Jewish Humor.” $25/person.
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PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6:30-8pm, Veterans Memorial Park, Pavil ion, Boyne City. Featuring the Full Moon Jam Band. Bring a chair or picnic blanket. thursday OPENING CELEBRA TION FOR “THE PINE CONE FOREST”: 10amnoon, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. A communitycreated art installation, created by hun dreds of strings of twine & pine cones. There will be light refreshments & a pre sentation from the artist, Patricia community-project/michlegacyartpark.org/pine-cone-forest-Innis.----------------------
KID’S CRAFT LAB: CHALK IT UP!: (See Mon., Aug. 29, except today’s times are 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm.)
GALLERY TALK: 1-3pm, Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Join in a talk with Alice B. McGinty & Sharon Smithem, the creators of the newly released picture book, “Mush room House Man: The Story of Earl A. Young and His Cottages of Stone.” charle
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Rachel Anderson is the new principal at Lake Ann Elementary in Interlochen, part of the Benzie County Central Schools district.
RIVERTOWN JAZZ BAND: 4-6pm, Ma rina Park, Harbor Springs. Free.
2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heri tage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mack inaw City. Featuring the Mackinaw City High School Band.
KALKASKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ AN NUAL BLAZER BASH: 4-6pm, Kalkaska Middle School. Stop by the Norte tent for a quick tune-up or see if they have a used bike that fits you. There will also be food, carnival games & more. elgruponorte.
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JAMMIN MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Duffy King Koalition wraps up the series with Latin, jazz, rock & funk. Free.
LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompson ville. Featuring Jim Hawley. tain.com/event/barr-park-wednesday/11crystalmoun
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Moving to administration gives Anderson an opportunity to make an impactful difference, she “Muchsaid.like people did for me, I can help prepare other people for leadership roles and help them see qualities in themselves,” Anderson said.
“I come from a big, blended family of eight kids. I was one of the older ones and always immersed in caring for my brothers and sisters,” she said. “Even as a teen, I wanted to be there for their milestones. I used to go have lunch with them at their elementary schools.”
Grand Valley’s educational leadership courses were rigorous and Anderson said there was a great sense of community among students. “The faculty are so dedicated to your success. They work with you to make sure your success is sustained throughout the program and after the program,” she said.
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Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree in education from GVSU after getting a foundational start at Northwestern Michigan College. “I knew I wanted to be a teacher and I liked that a combination of NMC and GVSU could get me there,” she said.
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While it’s a new position, Anderson is a veteran educator and said the master’s degree program at Grand Valley State University’s Traverse City Regional Center has prepared her well for administrative duties. In fact, Anderson said, it was a Grand Valley faculty member who suggested the educational leadership program, seeing the potential in her that she might have missed.
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AUDITION: “ANATOMY OF A MURDER”: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. Presented by the Glen Arbor Players in readers theater for mat. 231-409-4421. glenarborplayers.org 2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Straits Area Concert Band. wednesday COMEDIAN MAGICIAN JEFF HOBSON: 6pm & 8pm, Lotus Room, above Red Ginger, TC. As seen on HBO, Showtime’s Com edy Club Network, NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic as well as the star of Thames Tele vision’s Magic Comedy Strip, a 16-week television series in England. In 2019 he completed a 7-year tour with The Illusion ists. $27.50. tions/jeff-hobsonmynorthtickets.com/organiza
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ANNUAL CHICKEN DINNER SHOW: 11am-3pm, Grant Township Fire & Rescue, 835 West Hoague Rd., Manistee.
COFFEE @ TEN, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gal lery, Petoskey. Artist talk with Good Hart Artist in Residence, Rashaun Rucker. Rashaun makes photographs, prints & drawings & has won more than 40 na tional & state awards for his work. In 2008 Rucker became the first African American to be named Michigan Press Photogra pher of the Year. Free. 10-rashaun-ruckerevent/ctac-petoskey-ctac-online/coffee-crookedtree.org/
LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Featuring Jesse Jefferson. com/event/barr-park-wednesday/11crystalmountain.
ART WALK PRE-PARTY: 5-6pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Enjoy hearty appetizers & two drink tickets. Stroll through the galleries & mix & mingle with art aficianados while you plan your route through Downtown Petoskey for the Art Walk from 6-9pm. $20-$25.
Cadillac Ro tary Pavilion, Cadillac. Fea turing a 5K/10K Race & 7 Mile Team Relay. $35. lacareaymca.org/cadillac-festival-of-racescadil---------------------BAY HARBOR VILLAGE LABOR DAY WEEKEND SIDEWALK SALES: (See Fri., Sept. ----------------------2) DOWNTOWN ALDEN SIDEWALK SALES: (See Fri., Sept. 2) TORCH LAKE LABOR DAY ART & CRAFT SHOW: Sept. 3-5, 10am-5pm, Depot Park, Alden. daniellesbluerib bonevents.com ELK RAPIDS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: 10am-4pm, River St., Downtown Elk Rap ids. More than 50 artisans & crafters dis playing & selling their works. elkrapids chamber.org/arts-crafts-show MINNEHAHA BREWHAHA MUSIC FES TIVAL: (See Fri., Sept. 2, except today starts at 11am.) LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompson ville. Featuring Izzy Wallace. tain.com/event/barr-park-wednesday/11crystalmoun THE SERIES: MARK LAVENGOOD BAND: Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Enjoy steel guitar & Americana roots music at 7:30pm. Petoskey bluegrass band Steel & Wood opens at 6pm. $12.50 - $27.50. ----------------------lavenderhillfarm.com/the-series CONCERTS ON THE BLUFF: 6:30pm, The Cross, Cross Village. Featuring the Jelly Roll Blues Band. Free. COMEDY WITH JB BALL: (See Fri., Sept. 2, except tonight’s times are 7pm & 10pm.) sunday BAY HARBOR VILLAGE LABOR DAY WEEKEND SIDEWALK SALES: (See Fri., Sept. 2) DOWNTOWN ALDEN SIDEWALK SALES: (See Fri., Sept. 2) 03sept 02sept 0sept4 GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SUNSET CRUISES You don’t want to miss this! Special Cruises Added for Labor Day Weekend Only! Sept. 1-4 • Amazing6:30pm-8:30pmViews Great Music & Fun Narration Snack Bar & Full Service Beverage Bar 231-943-1183 discoverycruisestc.com You don’t want to miss this! Harvest Wine Dinners To view the new menu or make your reservations scan the QR code, or call us at 231.223.4110 Join us this fall for a unique Northern Michigan culinary experience. Enjoy five delicious courses prepared inhouse by Executive Chef Chris Mushall Each course is expertly paired with our favorite Chateau Chantal wines.
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PEACEFUL PADDLE ON SCHOOL LAKE: Join docents from the Conser vancy to explore this quiet body of water & some nearby features. After crossing the lake you’ll paddle into a kettle lake that con nects on the western shore. Depending on water levels, you might portage into Bass Lake on the north shore & explore a por tion of that lake. Meet at the public launch site located off S. Bohemian Rd. Arrive in time to launch at 10am. All participants must bring their own kayak or canoe, & a PFD. This event is limited to 12, so please register. Free.
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ART WALK: 6-9pm. Stroll through Down town Petoskey’s galleries, design studios & creative spaces for an evening of art & celebration. Featuring artist demos, live music by Owen James, Chris Koury, Rob by Hovie, & Jeff Pagel, & a chance to win prizes at the After-Party at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey at 8pm. Also enjoy live music by Caroline Barlow & late-nite bites. Free. petoskey/art-walkcrookedtree.org/event/ctac-
MINNEHAHA BREWHAHA MUSIC FES TIVAL: 6pm, Arcadia Marine. Enjoy mu sic, craft brews, & cuisine from local food vendors. Musicians include: J R Clark, Benzie Playboys, Drew Hale, Miles Over Mountains, Cousin Curtis, Stonefolk with Tim Jones, & Vinyl Tap. Ticket prices are $5 cover on Fri. night to enjoy two bands, the brew tent, & food vendors. Saturday’s event is $45 pre event & $50 day of for all day admission to hear 8 bands, receive 5 brew tasting tickets & a souvenir tasting glass.
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NORTHPORT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 7pm, Marina Park, Northport. Featuring Ron Getz/Don Julin Quartet.
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DOWNTOWN ALDEN SIDEWALK SALES: 10am-5pm, Sept. 2-5.
STORYTIME ADVENTURES: (See Tues., Aug. 30)
COMEDY WITH JB BALL: 7:30pm & 10pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Known for bringing the funny out of controversial top ics for people on both sides of an issue, JB Ball has found success as a stand-up co median, TV writer, sketch writer, performer, director & producer. 9am,
2ND ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE AIR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, Old Art Building, front lawn, Leland. Featuring the Charlie Millard Band. Bring blankets, chairs, food & beverages. oldartbuilding. com/calendar FAMILIES AGAINST NARCOTICS FO RUM NIGHT: 7pm, Central United Meth odist Church, TC. Join Families Against Narcotics Grand Traverse for the next forum night when the speaker will be Jeff Lange who will present on the “Prism” pro gram for SUD. FAN-GT offers no-judgment support, education & resources for families & individuals dealing with substance & al cohol use disorder. Call 231-883-9111 for more info. Free.
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PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2022 GAL LERY EXHIBITION: Aug. 23 - Sept. 17, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. View & shop plein air & studio works by the Paint Grand Traverse featured artists. verse-2022-gallery-exhibitionevent/ctac-traverse-city/paint-grand-tracrookedtree.org/
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FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE: 9-11pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Grab a blanket & bring your lawn chairs. mountain.com/event/outdoor-movie-1crystal ongoing BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK: Tuesdays, 10am-noon, Grass Riv er Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with Grass River Natural Area docents Julie Hurd & Phil Jarvi to find & identify the beautiful & unique wildflow ers at Grass River. Along the way you will listen & look for the birds that call Grass River home. grassriver.org
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JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL’S MEMBER SHOW: Held at Jordan River Art Center, East Jordan, Aug. 28 – Sept. 30. Featuring the work of JRAC member artists. The gallery will be open Thurs. through Mon. from 1-4pm & closed Tues. & Weds. jordanriverarts.com
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - AT WATER’S EDGE: FROM THE SHORES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Runs through Sept. 10 in Atrium Gallery. This invitational exhibition features origi nal paintings by Michigan artists who take their inspiration from the varied shorelines of the region. michiganpetoskey/waters-edge-shores-northern-crookedtree.org/event/ctac-
SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PAS SAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Peninsula & its islands. leela nauhistory.org/exhibits
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Multi-instrumentalist Trombone Shorty brings his R&B, rock, rap, & funk brass band Orleans Avenue. By his teenage years, Shorty was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Since 2010, he’s released four chart-topping studio al bums; toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers; collaborated across genres with Pharrell, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Foo Fighters, ZHU, Zac Brown, Normani, Ringo Starr, & countless others; performed four times at the GRAM MY Awards, five times at the White House, on dozens of TV shows, & at the Sesame Street Gala, where he was honored with his own Muppet; received the Caldecott Honor for his first children’s book, & much more. $97, $77, $62, $47. org/events/detail/trombone-shortygreatlakescfa.
NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: North port Arts Association, Northport. Featuring professional & emerging photographers in this 5th annual photo exhibit. The Opening Reception is Sept. 2, 5-7pm. The exhibit continues through Sept. 18. The gallery is open Weds. through Sun., 12-4pm. Pho tographers are submitting a variety of photo genre such as landscapes, waterscapes, wildlife & architecture as well as mobile pho tography & specialty film processing.
PAINTINGS BY BARB VALENTINE: Alden District Library. On display through Aug. 231-331-4318.
THE LURE OF NIAGARA: Highlights from The Charles Rand Penney Historical Niagara Falls Print Collection. More than nine hundred images reflect the historic & cultural changes that have taken place at Niagara Falls since the seventeenth cen tury & illustrate the significance of Niagara Falls to American history. Runs through Sept. 4. Open Tues. - Sun., tions/index.htmldennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibi11am-4pm. A MI
TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Presented by Great Lakes Equestrian Fes tival. $15; under 10 free. CALL MUSIC FESTIVAL: 3pm, The Little Fleet, TC. Includes artists hailing from New York, Chicago, Detroit & Toledo. Helado Negro, Kaina, Ohmme, Tiny Jag, Daniel Villarreal, & The Anti-vil lains. $35.
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“SINGULARS: WORK BY LYNN BEN NETT-CARPENTER”: Runs through Sept. 3 in Bonfield Gallery. Handwoven drawings & sculptures by Michigan artist Lynn Bennett-Carpenter. bennett-carpenter-opens-june-3rdevent/ctac-petoskey/singulars-work-lynn-crookedtree.org/
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THE SERIES: HORTON CREEK BLUEGRASS: Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Enjoy northern Michigan bluegrass roots at 7:30pm. First hear songs from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, crossing through many genres including pop, folk & rock with Jeff Pagel at 6pm. $12.50 - $27.50. lavenderhillfarm.com/ the-series
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UNREVEALED- INVITATIONAL MASK EXHIBIT: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Unre vealed is an invitational show featuring 15 artists. Many are based locally, regionally & all across the globe. Runs through Sept. 5. higherartgallery.com
- “HONKY TONK: PHOTOGRAPHS BY HENRY HORENSTEIN”: Runs through Sept. 3 in Gilbert Gallery. A collection of photographs that document the chang ing world of country music & its fans. Shot in bars, music ranches, & famous ven ues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. -ky-tonk-photographs-henry-horensteincrookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/hon
LABOR DAY ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Sept. 3)
4TH ANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN ART EXPLOSION: AuSable Artisan Village, Grayling. Public voting runs Aug. 27 - Sept. 10, 10am-5pm, for $11,000 in prize money. Features the works of 90 artists. Find on Facebook.
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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Oct. 10, 10am12:30pm. Learn about the history of this area on a two mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800. art
PETER DOUGHERTY OLD MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5pm. Tour the 180 year old Dougherty House built by Rev. Dougherty, Chief Ahgo sa & his people where Old Mission Peninsu la earned its name. Explore the House, out buildings, a new visiting exhibit & 15 acres of trails. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com
“ART IS ART”: Ramsdell Theatre, Hardy Hall Gallery, Manistee. This exhibition of abstract art features six northern Michigan artists: Susan Wild Barnard, Jef Bourgeau, Jesse Hickman, Judy Jashinsky, Rufus Snoddy & Pier Wright. Runs through Sept. 3. Hardy Hall Gallery is CLOSED on Aug. 27. ----------------------ramsdelltheatre.org
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PAIRINGS FEATURING THE ART OF CARRIE C & CHARLES MURPHY: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Show casing works in oil, acrylic & watercolor, the Murphys will be on display in the living room of the Cottage Gallery through Sept. 10. charles-murphyfeaturing-the-works-of-carrie-c-murphy-twistedfishgallery.com/event/pairings-
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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT II: Runs through Sept. 4. This exhibit, produced by curator David J. Wagner, seeks to height en public attention & concern about envi ronmental degradation as well as the unin tended consequences of human interaction with nature & neglect. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on Mon days & major holidays.
STROLL THE STREETS: Fridays, 6-9pm, Downtown Boyne City. Enjoy live music & more. MUFFIN RIDE: Join the Cherry Capital Cy cling Club every Fri. at 9am for a bike ride to Suttons Bay & back from the parking lot in Greilickville behind Subway on M-22. It includes a coffee & bakery stop. Continues through Oct. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org
CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF ARTS, -CHARLEVOIX:TURTLEHILL ART COLLECTION: Held in the Norman Brumm Artist Refer ence Library. On loan from the private col lection of local resident Joan MacGillivray. Runs through Oct. 1. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri. & 11am-3pm on Sat. charlevoixcircle.org - 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER SALON: Show casing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Runs through Sept. 3. Open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am3pm. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2022
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Curiosity almost kills the caterer when Emily picks up a side-hustle shift for her friend Javier and finds herself being recruited into a stolen credit card scheme that seems so real that it must happen every day around the world.
You’ll begin with a lie and end with the truth in the suspenseful thriller Emily the Criminal , produced by and starring Aubrey Plaza in a dazzling performance as the title character. If you think you’d do anything to get rid of your student loan debt, here’s your chance to play along as the 20-something Emily finds an opportunity too good to be true and decides to take it—changing the course of her otherwise dull day job delivering meals to corporate offices across Los Angeles, where no one notices her unless the food is cold.
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For his part, Youcef sees the credit card scam as a means to an end, and he is slowly building up his stake to pursue dreams of his own. He offers the opposite take on Emily’s resignation for her life’s limits, and soon the two combine sex, cigarettes, and schemes as the story plays itself out to the completely satisfying and unexpected ending.
Plaza’s wild journey from complacency to power as Emily is a nailbiter. It’s the rare film in this genre that really focuses on a woman’s point of view, giving her complete rein to own and dominate the narrative. Other films often try, but they are tokens compared to this—and as Emily would say, sometimes the mistake is not goin’ far enough.
It’s a gritty and modern heist film, grounded in the strange, dirty, debt reality of America: a place where the chips stack up quickly against you, where taking a risk can sometimes seem worth it if it means you can feel free again and take control.
Emily’s true passions are her love of painting and art—her college major back in New Jersey where she’s from—and she carries her slight but proud accent west to California to follow her dreams. When the story opens, she’s in the endless loop of grinding it out, living in an Eastside apartment with roommates and slowly abandoning her artistic hopes while her bills mount. (It’s a frustrating cycle many will find more than Emily’srelatable.)last hope is that her college friend Liz (played by Megalyn Echikunwoke) will get her an interview with the posh ad agency she works for, something Liz seems reluctant to do. The rift between her success and Emily’s increasing failures is pronounced, even as they still party hard into the night and try to ignore it.
Written and directed by relative newcomer John Patton Ford in his third feature, the film is shot in tense and up-close reality by cinematographer Jeff Bierman, with an almost imperceptible and terrific score by Nathan Halpern (The Rider).
“It’s only temporary, right?” seems to be the mantra at first. From there, Emily maintains the facade of her day job while slowly getting more and more training from Youcef in the art of fraud and the rules of engagement. She’s a fast learner and talented at making money, even as she navigates increasingly dicey and violent encounters when the deals and ripoffs get bolder in this modern Bonnie and Clyde crime spree.
Curiosity almost kills the caterer when Emily picks up a side-hustle shift for her friend Javier and finds herself being recruited into a stolen credit card scheme that seems so real that it must happen every day around the world. Rather than bait and switch the recruits, the charismatic and handsome leader Youcef (played by Theo Rossi) is more than upfront about the assignment and the cash payments people will receive if they follow his instructions. His honesty about dishonesty hooks Emily’s intellect and intrigue immediately. While she senses danger in the scheme, that’s also what Emily seems to want to shake herself out of her rut. By taking risks and using her people skills, her first theft is a success, and the fat envelope of cash (more than she'd make in a whole day of working) solidifies her commitment to Youcef.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As a Scorpio, novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky was rarely guilty of oversimplification. Like any intelligent person, he could hold contradictory ideas in his mind without feeling compelled to seek more superficial truths. He wrote, "The causes of human actions are usually immeasurably more complex and varied than our subsequent explanations of them." I hope you will draw inspiration from his example in the coming weeks, dear Scorpio. I trust you will resist the temptation to reduce colorful mysteries to straightforward explanations. There will always be at least three sides to every story. I invite you to relish glorious paradoxes and fertile enigmas.
AUG 29 - SEPT 04 BY ROB BREZSNY TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In his poem "Auguries of Innocence," William Blake (1757–1827) championed the ability "to see a World in a Grain of Sand. And a Heaven in a Wild Flower. Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand." According to my reading of the astrological omens, Taurus, you are primed to do just that in the coming days. You have the power to discern the sacred in the midst of mundane events. The magic and mystery of life will shine from every little thing you encounter. So I will love it if you deliver the following message to a person you care for: "Now I see that the beauty I had not been able to find in the world is in you."
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In her book Tales From Earthsea, Libra-born Ursula K. Le Guin wrote, "What goes too long unchanged destroys itself. The forest is forever because it dies and dies and so lives." trust you're embodying those truths right now. You're in a phase of your cycle when you can't afford to remain unchanged. You need to enthusiastically and purposefully engage in dissolutions that will prepare the way for your rebirth in the weeks after your birthday. The process might sometimes feel strenuous, but it should ultimately be great fun.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn novelist Marcia Douglas writes books about the history of her people in Jamaica. In one passage, she writes, "My grandmother used to tell stories about women that change into birds and lizards. One day, a church-going man dared to laugh at her; he said it was too much for him to swallow. My grandmother looked at him and said, 'I bet you believe Jesus turned water into wine.'" My purpose in telling you this, Capricorn, is to encourage you to nurture and celebrate your own fantastic tales. Life isn't all about reasonableness and pragmatism. You need myth and magic to thrive. You require the gifts of imagination and art and lyrical flights of fancy. This is especially true now. To paraphrase David Byrne, now is a perfect time to refrain from making too much sense.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): you enjoy wasting is not wasted time," said philosopher Bertrand Russell. I will add that the time you enjoy wasting is often essential to your well-being. For the sake of your sanity and health, you periodically need to temporarily shed your ambitions and avoid as many of your responsibilities as you safely can. During these interludes of refreshing emptiness, you recharge your precious life energy. You become like a fallow field allowing fertile nutrients to regenerate. In my astrological opinion, now is one of these revitalizing phases for you.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In his poem "Autobiographia Literaria," Aries-born Frank O'Hara wrote, "When was a child, I played in a corner of the schoolyard all alone. If anyone was looking for me, I hid behind a tree and cried out, 'I am an orphan.'" Over the years, though, O'Hara underwent a marvelous transformation. This is how his poem ends: "And here am, the center of all beauty! Writing these poems! Imagine!" In the coming months, Aries, I suspect that you, too, will have the potency to outgrow and transcend a sadness or awkwardness from your own past. The shadow of an old source of suffering may not disappear completely, but I bet it will lose much of its power to diminish you.
PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): A blogger who calls herself HellFresh writes, "Open and raw communication with your partners and allies may be uncomfortable and feel awkward and vulnerable, but it solves so many problems that can't be solved any other way." Having spent years studying the demanding arts of intimate relationship, I agree with her. She adds, "The idea that was sold to us is 'love is effortless and you should communicate telepathically with your partner.' That's false." I propose, Pisces, that you fortify yourself with these truths as you enter the Reinvent Your Relationships Phase of your astrological cycle. 7-9:30 107 E Nagonaba, Northport, MI 49670
CANCER (June 21-July 22): "My own curiosity and interest are insatiable," wrote Cancerian author Emma Lazarus (1849–1887). Inspired by the wealth of influences she absorbed, she created an array of poetry, plays, novels, essays, and translations—including the famous poem that graces the pedestal of America's Statue of Liberty. recommend her as a role model for you in the coming weeks, Cancerian. think you're ripe for an expansion and deepening of your curiosity. You will benefit from cultivating an enthusiastic quest for new information and fresh influences. Here's a mantra for you: "I am wildly innocent as vivify my soul's education."
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Blogger Scott Williams writes, "There are two kinds of magic. One comes from the heroic leap, the upward surge of energy, the explosive arc that burns bright across the sky. The other kind is the slow accretion of effort: the water-on-stone method, the soft root of the plant that splits the sidewalk, the constant wind that scours the mountain clean." Can you guess which type of magic will be your specialty in the coming weeks, Leo? It will be the laborious, slow accretion of effort. And that is precisely what will work best for the tasks that are most important for you to accomplish.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author Zadie Smith praised Sagittarian writer Joan Didion. She says, "I remain grateful for the day picked up Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem and realized that a woman could speak without hedging her bets, without hemming and hawing, without making nice, without sounding pleasant or sweet, without deference, and even without doubt." I encourage Sagittarians of every gender to be inspired by Didion in the coming weeks. It's a favorable time to claim more of the authority you have earned. Speak your kaleidoscopic wisdom without apology or dilution. More fiercely than ever before, embody your high ideals and show how well they work in the rhythms of daily life.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): To be the best Aquarius you can be in the coming weeks, I suggest the following: 1. Zig when others zag. Zag when others zig. 2. Play with the fantasy that you're an extraterrestrial who's engaged in an experiment on planet Earth. 3. Be a hopeful cynic and a cheerful skeptic. 4. Do things that inspire people to tell you, "Just when I thought I had you figured out, you do something unexpected to confound me." 5. Just for fun, walk backward every now and then. 6. Fall in love with everything and everyone: a D-List celebrity, an oak tree, a neon sign, a feral cat.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "Now that I’m free to be myself, who am I?" Virgo-born Mary Oliver asks that question to start one of her poems. She spends the rest of the poem speculating on possible answers. At the end, she concludes she mostly longs to be an "empty, waiting, pure, speechless receptacle." Such a state of being might work well for a poet with lots of time on her hands, but I don't recommend it for you in the coming weeks. Instead, I hope you'll be profuse, active, busy, experimental, and expressive. That's the best way to celebrate the fact that you are now freer to be yourself than you have been in a while.
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