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JULY/AUG 2012 | CELEBRATING NORTHERN MICHIGAN LIFESTYLES

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Heres number 4. We hope we are

becoming ondly amiliar to you. Maybe

you know us by name? (Or notwe still

love you i you are reading this!) Maybe you have

gured out where to pick up this new niche o a ree

liestyle magazine? Hello! Its everywhere. Well, we

try to be. But we can always do better, so helpusalongandsuggestplaceswhereyouwouldlike

topickthemagazineup. You do know you can

also read us online, right? Have you been on our

Facebook page? We share stunning photos o this

area we all call home every day. Be our riend, LIKE

us and join in the revolution.

So ar, summer is sizzlingjust like this issue. We

actually had to add pages! This is a good problem

and we welcome our new advertisers with open arms.

There are so many, I think we need bigger arms! And

o course we thank them or their wonderul support.

Our magazine comes to YOU ree. (I know, you cantbelieve itwere crazy!) How do we do this, you ask?

Our advertisers help pay or this immense quality, so

please pay it orward. YOU can help me thank them

in a BIG WAY by shopping local and choosing their

businesses. Tell them you saw them in our glossy

magazine (so they keep advertising)!

Did you love the cover shot? As my good riend

Chris Klau says, Amazingness! Who knew we had

shipwrecks right here in the Bay. This eature will

intrigue you and maybe even inspire you to take a

dive! I am one o those people who only dives on

vacation, and I never thought o doing it here. I have

to thank ChrisDoyal again or allowing us to share

his marvelous photography and helping make us

look so good.

As always, this issue introduces you to local

people you may not know. Open these pages

and experience their talents! The best part about

creating this magazine is we get to meet these

unique and interesting people who also happen to

be our neighbors, right along with you. People like

JimDeWildt, who is our eatured artist. He has

been creating amazing art on a commercial and

artistic level or more than 30 years. Then we have

the expert gardeners o the Friendly Garden Club

brightening our world here in Traverse City. Who

knew they have been doing this since 1923! We were

just going to do a little blurb to remind our readersto take in the stupendous views o nature on the

30th Annual Garden Walk. But then we did just a

little more so these admirable ladies can get the

recognition they deserve.

Lelands historic Fishtown was our destination or

the home we were welcomed into, shot beautiully

by MikeDrilling o Windborne. (Hes probably

photographed most o your kids; i he hasnt, he

should because he is tremendous!) This home

is a classic postcard that epitomizes Northern

Michigan living, and its inhabited by true natives

MikeandBethGrosvenor. (That is a big deal!)

Speaking o Up North living, our Date Night nally

got to make an acquaintance with TheBoathouse.

You really havent lived i you havent been

exposed to a dining experience here with your

sweetie. There are bits and bobs in-between, and

well keep those or you to unveil and enjoy at your

leisure. The cherry on top is kept or the cherry lady

hersel, JulieMillen, owner o Benjamin Twiggs.

Her story will impress you, as she overcame some

personal challenges to Keep Calm and Cherry On.

So stick this copy in your beach bag or later. Or i

you peruse through it now, STOP, pour yoursel a

cold drink (maybe the Classic Mojito we have the

recipe or on page 18?), put your eet up and take

time out or yoursel

Cheers to living the BAY LIFE!

If You Climb in the SaddleBe Ready for the Ride

FROM THEeditor

Four year old Teaghan and Mom,

Teri Gorsline


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departments 10 SAY CHEESE

12 SCOOP

14 DISH

18 FEELING GOOD

20 STYLE IN THE CITY

J. Phillips

22 DATE NIGHT

The Boathouse

26 MADE IN THE MITT

Benjamin Twiggs

34 LITTLE SPROUTS

36 TODDLING TYKES

38 BIG KIDS

40 TOTALLY TEENS

44 A VIEW FROM ABOVE

Torch Lake Sand Bar

48 IN THE ARTISTS STUDIO

51 HOME STYLE

66 WHATS GOING ON

70 GRANDMAS BRAG BOOK

72 PARTING PIXELS

eatures28 UNDERWATER UTOPIA

Surprise and Wonder:

What lies beneath the Bay?

55 AT HOME IN FISHTOWN

Summer inspiration

on the Leland River

62 FLOWER POWER

Celebrating the

Friendly Garden Club

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Great Wakes FestivalIt was a rainy weekend, but it did not deter die hard un seekers and tough

Up North Michiganders!

Mike, Kobe & Karlee Shaw

Tim, Albina, Rowan & Esra Buist

Andrew, Amy, Annabelle, Alissa Kohlma

Miriam Owsley and Andrew Briggs Rose Porter & Carly Roman

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Ice Cream TreatThe 1st ever TC SCOOP was a BIG BROTHERS BIG

SISTERS/WCCW HIT. We hear #2 is on or next year!

We were thrilled to be a sponsor.

Wine on the WaterIt was a perect summer night to enjoy the Waterront

Wine estival in Harbor Springs. When 7pm came wedidnt want it to end.

MOOMERSOFFUN, Nancylummer (middle) ice creamandwiched with her scoopers.

BIGSDIRECTOR CeciliaChesney with daughter Mary,son Jake, and friend.

GLAMOURMOMS:Michelle Jonesher mom Dianne Fochtman withkids Gwyneth & Kyle.

THELADIESBEHINDTHEEVENTKim Kibler and Jan Chapman of WCCW.

THELETTSELECTADAMLETTFAMILYwere out campaigning and having fun!Wife Jen, kids Kayla and Nathan with tagalong friends.

Artist Trish Witty and friend, striking a pose

Heavy Pours kept them coming back at

Pond Hill Farms & Harbor Springs Winery

Cindy McSurely and Liz Ahrens of

THECROOKEDTREE adding someart to your world,

IGA owners, Susanne andDennis Hugs , serving up

delicious samples

Staffords chef whipped upsome chowder



The nice part o living in a SMALL TOWN is thatwhen I dont know what Im doing, someone else does.

Forget Me NotScott Edson is Going Big - and Not Going Home. Its his quest to end

Alzheimers, riding his bike rom the Motor City to Traverse City starting

Sept 13th. All in honor o his dad Bill, who suers rom the devastating and

heartbreaking disease. Worst o is my Mom, not only did she lose her best

riend, but she has to care or him too. September is national Alzheimers

month, Scotts goal is to raise $20,000, and he will bike the entire trip solo.

I want to do this alone and just do it or my dad. Well, kind o alone, his

big brother Chris Edson (owner o Edson Farms that dad Bill ounded in

1979) will be chasing along in the Ocial Motorhome. Scott, who also will

be doing triathlons to honor his dad too,(Wow!) grew up here and now lives

downstate with his wie Tracy and two little girls Eva (5) and Chloe (3). Once

he gets here (tired, hot, achy and cranky! Just kidding) Jim Smolak, his

good riend who co-owns 7 monks, will be supporting Scott by letting him

guest bartend or the charity too. I think the bar will be holding him up atthat point! Get involved and help give any way you can, they have created

a Facebook page and even i you just drink beer and give him a tip, you will

have helped make this agonizing disease a real and true distant memory.

www.acebook.com/Swimbikerunorbill

Preppy

AmazingnessCass Street just got a Pulitzer Prize! As in

Lily Pulitzer, thanks to the new budding

boutique THE DUNEBERRY. Jim and

Ann Nash are the proud owners o the crisp,

elegant and resh store, they named ater the

bright pink fower that grows on sand dunes.

The colors will consume you, and they are

Pure Preppy Perection, with Sophistication.

You can pick out the most darling summer

resort wear, (sailboats galore) Ann has

handpicked all the items hersel and used

her years o high end retail experience to our

advantage. She even has some o Oprahs

top picks rom O magazine, as well as the

Signature Lily Pulitzer Retro Beach Bike, and

jazzy jewelry too. The sign that greets you

in the window is by the Gretchen Scott line,

and reads: Laugh More, Gripe Less, Ignore

Critics, Say Yes, Order Dessert LOVE

LIFE.. Well said and we totally agree. Tell

Jim welcome home, hes a 5th generation TC

native, now planting some retail roots.

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FATHERSDAYGOLF with Scott, Eric, Bill and Chris Edson

Jim and Ann Nash



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A Perfectly Choreographed MoveTransormation is their game; KITCHEN CHOREOGRAPHY is their name. This

time the Kitchen Choreography team, headed by owners Mike and Angela Goodall,

restored not just one or two rooms but an entire house. Look or their new design

studio as you drive down Division Street. (Its the big old house that has been emptyor a while. You really cant miss it.) Completely renovated, what was ormerly the

historic Stewarts Residence will be home to Kitchen Choreography starting July 1.

Building Number 79, as its known in the Grand Traverse Commons neighborhood, has

never looked better. The Goodalls are excited to be a part o the Commons community

and its historic signicance to Traverse City. The business previous studio and oces

at 811 South Gareld Avenue will be ocially closed on June 30.

Look or upcoming open house inormation when youll be able to see or yoursel how

the Goodalls choreographed this major restoration. Nice move Kitchen Choreography!

For photos and other tidbits o inormation, go to their Facebook page or visit

www.kitchenchoreography.net

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HeartChase!!

Its Finally Here! The 2nd Annual HeartChase and Chairman Melissa Smith o TV 7&4

is counting on YOU and your riends to get involved. Its un and its or a great cause.

WHAT: This urban race event is a combination o Amazing Race

and Minute to Win It.

WHEN: Sat Aug 11: Event is 8am-12:30pm (HeartChase begins at 9am)

WHERE: Open Space

HOWMUCH: $35 per person to play (must register online). You may

undraise online instead o paying your registration ee!

HOWMANYPEOPLE: 2-5 people per team

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One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, i one has not dined well.

VIRGINIA WOOLF

Harbor ViewMeet the owners oHARBOR 22 housed in the

coveted spot that has the killer view o the bay over

harbor west marina. A amily owned restaurant,

General Manager Ian Simpson and wie Veronika

lead the team along with Executive Che Shana

Sicotte (ormerly o Hanna Bistro) and Todd

Schuab they proudly just opened their doors. Its

make over (ormerly Scotts Harbor Grill) will give

you a completely new restaurant experience, reshand young, which they describe as an East Coast

Nautical Feel. Its a little more modern, and a little

edgy with a classic sailor dark blue dcor, and

cool metal. The ood boasts local and resh, and

Shana says The St. Louis Style ribs are so unique

you wont nd them anywhere else. They are in

a Cherry Vanilla Barbecue sauce, which certainly

sounds delicious. They also have a rare menu ull

o small plates they are calling Teasers. The

beloved outside patio is still pretty much the same,

and Im sure it will be a happening spot to be all

summer long.

12719 S West Bay Shore Drive Traverse City

www.harbor22.com

GRAPE NEWS!

A New Winery and tasting room to announce! HAWTHORNE VINEYARD

that sits high on a blu, with postcard views o West Grand Traverse Bay,

is hoping or a sot opening in August. Chateau Chantals award winning

winemaker, Brian Hosmer will be crating the wine, and Chateau Chantal willoperate the winery and tasting room. So its a winning combination especially

since the grounds were once armed by Chateau Chantal. Bruce and Cathleen

Hawthorn are the owners o what will be the largest vineyards on Old Mission

with 26 planted acres. Look orward next year to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,

Merlot, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Gamay, and Lemberger.

Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it. Anonymous

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Its summer Up North and that means outdoor

festivals with delectable food and local wines.

Add a few of these to your calendar and enjoy

a great summer.

SAT JULY 7-14: NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL,

Traverse City. The cherry on top o all the area estivals

and its the one that kicks o rst. www.cherryestival.org

FRI JULY13- 15:BLISSFEST, Festival Farm, Harbor

Springs. The 32nd Annual Blissest Music Festival will

be a celebration o music, culture, art and communityeaturing a world o diverse and innovative olk, world

and roots music and dance. 231-348-7047.

www.blissest.org

SAT JULY 21:LEELANAU PENINSULA WINE, FOOD

& MUSIC FESTIVAL at the Suttons Bay Marina Park.

Featuring Hipps -N- Ricco. Includes a wine glass and

two tasting tickets. 18 local wineries, 6 local eateries $15.

SAT JULY 21-28:THE VENETIAN FESTIVAL,

Charlevoix. The Festival oers a wonderul variety o

events geared to delight and entertain every age group.

Most events take place within waterront parks, Round

Lake Harbor and Lake Charlevoix.www.ventianestival.com

FRI AUG 3RD:PAELLA IN THE PARK at Clinch Park

in Traverse City. Features 7 Old Mission Peninsula

wineries, 7 regional ches, music by Spin Doctors and

Grupo Aye. Evening will include a wine glass, ve wine

pour tokens, and three 4 oz. servings o paella.

$36 in adv. /$41 door

FRI AUG 17-19: 10th Annual FESTIVAL ON THE BAY,

Petoskey. A weekend long event o music and un.

www.petoskeyestival.com

FRI AUG 24 -25: 4th Annual TRAVERSE CITYSUMMER MICROBREW & MUSIC FESTIVAL at the

Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Featuring 200-plus

favors o beer, cider, mead, wine, live local and national

music acts, local ood vendors, silent disco tent.

$35 adv./$40 door.

FRI AUG 24:SUMMER WHITE PARTY, Zorn Park

Harbor Springs 4-7pm. Experience a vivacious

summer soiree with a carte du jour and dcor to match.

Wonderul selections eature special local oods that

are also unique area avorites. Every guest will receive a

souvenir glass. $50 in adv. / $60 door.

T H E D I S H O N

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With the kids out o school, Moms take on even more work in the summer. Dr. Oz has

shown us the dangerous impact that stress can have on our bodies. We are there 24/7 or

our amily, and sometimes (OK, a LOT) its a thankless job. Here are six ways to calm down

beore, during or ater one o those days!

1Breathe.Deep breathing orces

air into the top and bottom o

your lungs, making you eel calm and

energized. Take just a minute or yoursel

to regroup and get a grip!

2Mantra.Repeat ater me: There isnothing as important as my health.I can be one minute late. I can do this

later. I dont need to be perect. Use this

and youll be amazed at the results.

3Realize. You need to take care oYOU in order to be there to takecare o your FAMILY.

4Focus. Pay attention to what youredoing in each moment ONLY. Stopthinking about the next moment. This

WILL make you slow down.

5Rest. Go to bed 30 minutes earlier

and get up 30 minutes earlier. Try

it. Use the extra 30 minutes you gain in

the morning to prep or the day ahead.

When women eel like theyre prepared

and organized or the day, they are

unstoppable!

6TakeaHotBath.Daily Stressesactually deplete our bodies o thenutrients we need to battle the stress.

To replenish, orgo 30 minutes o TV

time ater the kids go to bed and take

a hot salt bath. Stress drains the body

o magnesium and increases levels oadrenaline. The magnesium [in salt] helps

to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating

chemical within the brain that creates a

eeling o calm and relaxation.

You only live once ~ but, i you do it RIGHT, once is enough

MAE WEST

Minty FreshSummer is all about get-togethers, so have one

signature drink youre great at preparing! This will

make you the perect host. A abulous choice thats

light and breezy is the Classic Mojito!

In the bottom o a glass, muddle 12 resh mint

leaves, the juice o lime, and 1 tablespoon simple

syrup. Add a ew ice cubes and pour in 1 ounces

(one shot) o light rum and cup seltzer. Garnish

with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

SummerSlowdown

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There are three books

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Sassy style is coming your way this month rom J. PHILLIPSin Charlevoix. Judy and Rod Phillips own 9 stores all around the Bay area, but didnt

start out in retail. Judy was teacher and Rod owned a local airport, and the owner o

a store they knew, wanted to retire! That rst store was named Country Casuals and

it was back in 1975. Now they have stores in Bay Harbor, Petoskey, and even Gaylord.

Timeless style can be ound in the Phillips stores, and the younger crowd can ll their

ashion cravings at Expressions Sur shop, Regalia and the Country Casuals stores.

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The MAJESTICVIEW

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Restaurant, only rivaled

by the serenity of sitting

on an actual sailboat!

(But you wouldnt

have Chef Eric)

RIGHT: Impeccable

service at the ready with

YOUR glass of wine.

As the world-renowned Trip Advisor reviews show, Foodie Acionados

willingly travel hundreds o miles to the Northern Michigan Crown Jewel

that is THE BOATHOUSE. Just a whisper o the amed name CheEricNittolo

inspires thousands to salivate, conjuring up delectable memories o classic

French infuences that challenge ones palate to embark on culinary adventures.

We are beyond blessed to have this rave reviewed restaurant that has let lasting

impressions all around the world right here in our own backyard!

The one-o-a-kind experience oered by The Boathouse begins long beore you

arrive at the restaurants ront door. You cant help but relax as you take in the

inviting and serene drive along the glistening bay to arrive at your destination.

For all its perection in Divine Dining, The Boathouse wasnt exactly planned.

In 2000 owner DougKoschandwieErinwere downstate east o Sterling

Heights, young parents with a daughter, Emma. They were looking or a change

o pace. Their second daughter, Mallory, had arrived a month early. As Doug

explains, I literally picked them up rom the hospital in a packed U-Haul truck!

Now thats a brave move, and a great story. Up North they came. Doug had been

in the restaurant industry or years, and ater a while, he had come across a help

Come Sail Away



TOPLEFT:The Infamous

Kobe Filet Mignon,

Portabella Spelt Pilaf,

Parsnip Puree, Onion

Ring and Michigan Made

Cabernet Demi-Glace.

TOPRIGHT: Proud

Proprietors Doug

and Erin Kosch

ABOVELEFT: The

Boathouses welcoming

front entrance

ABOVECENTER:

Mike Richmond, General

Manager and Sommelierready to find the perfect

bottle for your

memorable evening.

ABOVERIGHT:New Zealand

Rack of Lamb, seared,

Tri-Color Quinoa Tabouleh,

Mint Jam, Hummus, Honey,

Huckleberry Gastrique.

RIGHT: Executive Chef

Eric Nittolo

wanted notice or a manager at The Boathouse. Timing is

everything, as they say. The current owner was in his 60s

and acing a health challenge. The Boathouse was also a

very casual place at that time.

In 2004, Doug took over, and in 2007, Che Eric donned

his apron in the kitchen. We are a great team, Doug

says. Eric is a like a reight train, and I reel him back in.

We balance each other out. Unlike most ches who you

have to drag out o the kitchen, Che Eric is comortable

meandering rom table to table, conversing with guests

and delighting in their joy o his creations. Originally rom

the East Coast and the devoted ather o seven children(yes, seven; that wasnt a typo), he went to Culinary School

and was originally hired as a sous che. Che Eric is the

passion and driving orce behind the world-class ood that

artistically graces every plate.

Erics object o desire became the very rich Kobe bee. At

$80 a pound, its the caviar o bee. Eric set out to impress

and bring Doug over to the Kobe Side. One morning across

the ax came an invoiced order or 100 pounds o it! Holy

Cow! (Im sure Dougs response may have been more

colorul!) I promise Ill sell it, swore Che Eric. Not only



DATENIGHTcontinued

did he sell it, but he expertly molded the cut and favors to

be exceptional. It is simply delicious, and The Boathouses

signature dish. The most perect piece o meat I have ever

eaten, rave some guests.

Other rare events that are exclusive to The Boathouse

are a yearly WildGameDinner that occurs the rst week

in February. Its a Wild treat, with fights o ancy suchas Lion on the menu! In November you can dine with

Sinatraabulous live music and abulous ood. And in

December, the big guy himsel makes an appearance at

The Boathouse! AtBrunchwithSantaClaus, reindeer take

over the parking lot and every childs name and age are

recorded beorehand, reserving a special git just or them.

Who knew The Boathouse was much more than just a date

night place?

The Boathouse could just as easily be named the Green

House. Farm to table ood enhances every meal. Most

veggies and ruit are locally grown and include Dougs

very own backyard varieties. (He has 800 apple trees anda strawberry patch.) Doug and Erin even raise chickens,

ducks and turkeys, although this is probably not your rst

thought when the arm-raised owl arrives on your plate!

But at least you know they were raised right and ed well!

Everything is made here, even the desserts and the bread.

Plus, every meal is made to order. The menu changes in

summer and winter, so its always a new journey in ood. O

course, being by the water, sh and seaood are the stars

and Dover Sole is their other amed Signature plate.

The wine list lovingly represents local, too, with every

winery on Old Mission Peninsula represented and one

whole page dedicated just to Michigan wines. Champagneis an absolute avorite in the summer, says Mike, the

wine guy and manager who has been with Doug or eight

summers.

The rest o the sta is just as loyal. Most return every

summer, and a lot o his exceptional sta are teachers.

They all welcome you in and tend to your every need.

Doug believes that what distinguishes his restaurant and a

diners experience is the culture. I live a mile up the road,

my kids live here and we all love being here. Its the right

t. That sense o home, belonging and pride shine through

in the glowing white o the cottage wainscot dcor. (Doug

paints it every winter.) Entering the restaurant is almostlike stepping into the pages oCoastal Living Magazine;

its romantic and elegant ambiance is a breath o resh air.

The cherry on top? That view o course o the crystal bay

as a sailboat breezes by lling you with a eeling o pure

serenity. Order a perect sunset along with your meal and

youre alling in love all over again. Justwhatadatenight

shouldbe.Cheers.

14039 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City 231-223-4030

www.boathouseonwestbay.com

TOP:

The elegant dining

room, awaiting

your arrival.

MIDDLE:

The Sea Food specialty

of the house,

Delicate Dover Sole

with Strawberries and

Morel Mushrooms.

RIGHT: Tempura

Asparagus and Morels

Fried Crispy Flower

Wonton Cup, Smokey

Tomato Coulis



27 Holes of Championship Golf

The Little Nine - Par 3 Course

Sunset Bar and Grill

Lake Ann, MI

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10673 E. Fort RdSuttons Bay, MI 4968223 1-27 1-4470

Original Paintings, Prints & Note Cards

Located 1/6th of a mile on Fort Rd., off M-22(5 miles south of Suttons Bay)

Hours:Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Original Fine Art

Contemporary Craft

Studio Jewelry

Handcrafted Gifts

Traverse City:231.932.0775

www.galleryfifty.com

petoskey | traverse city



Remember the 1700s tale The Legend of Benjamin Twiggs in which great

tragedy strikes leaving Benjamin at sea and hanging onto a crate of cherry pits

for dear life? Benjamin was forever thankful to cherries and The Land of the

Sweetwater Seas in Traverse City for his good fortune and success.

Keep Calm and Cherry On

Benjamins tale mirrors the lie in his successor,

owner o Benjamin Twiggs Julie Millen.

Originally rom Pittsburgh, Julie moved toTraverse City in 1992 when her then-husband was

positioned here with Pepsi. She was a Computer

Engineer and a mom with three kids ages ve,

our and two. As Julie says I was here or a day,

and it elt like home! She loved the Northern

Michigan liestyle so much she convinced her

husband to stay, and she became a ull-time

mom. She became involved in every aspect o

her childrens lives and her lie was complete! In

2004 lie, as it does, threw her a ew curveballs.

Julie became a single mom ater her divorce.

Her husband didnt like Traverse City! So as we

English would say, Cheerio. (Not the cereal; inthe U.K., this means Goodbye). Lets make that

Cherry O! Just or Julie! A little cherry humor

This change in plan, she could handle. She loved

being a part o her kids lives, and she decided

that wouldnt change. So she tried her hand at

a ew part-time jobs, looking or her niche. The

next curveball was Breast Cancer. This one, o

course, is devastating, but Julie took it all in

stride. Surrounded by amily, riends and her

Benjamin Twiggs owner

Julie Millen amidst

Cherrylicious Products at

her new location.



The Plethora of Cherr

Inspired Products

available at Julies

Benjamin Twiggs stor

kids who were by then 14, 16 and 17, she

had chemotherapy and lost all o her hair.

Today, she recounts some unny stories rom

her kids with a smile! My youngest son

couldnt believe it when I started to get little

prickles o hair growing back! He thought

I was always going to be bald like when a

man loses his hair! Ater that battle, Julie

really objects to the saying some adopt to try

to make you eel better. Dont ever tell me

what doesnt kill you makes you stronger. I

would probably punch you.

O course, she isnt really a violent person.

But she denitely was ready or a un

chapter in her lie. She ound it hanging out

with cherries. She was already working part-

time at Benjamin Twiggs (still trying to nd

that niche!) and the owner was struggling

but also araid to change anything. The

owner oered to sell Julie the business, and

she jumped on it! The brand has been the

original purveyor o Cherries since 1966, and

Benjamin Twiggs was the only place people

came as a kid or their Up North Cherry

Memories. Now older generations are

passing those ond moments to their kids

and grandkids.

Julie knew that the products were abulous

and well loved, and that her customers were

loyal and die-hard cherry lovers. What the

business needed was some updatinglets

call it Out o the Cherry Crate thinking!

Julie had a ew tricks up her sleeve.

The rst trick was to hire an amazing sta.Hire people who share your passion, says

Julie. All o the time, people tell her, I want

to work here. It looks un! Her sta is so

great that customers constantly ask i they

are the owner. Julie thinks this is the highest

o compliments.

Julie bought the business in August o 2008,

right as the country entered the recession.

But the blessing was at that very same

time, the Local movement started and

the community proudly embraced small

business.

A small upgrade to the logo was done,

and Benjamin Twiggs continues to ship

worldwide. Julies biggest joy is serving

one-on-one with customers and personally

delighting over all the Cherrylicious Wares

in the store. (She just moved to a bigger

location a ew doors over.) Speaking o the

new location, the day ater Julie signed

the lease was the day they announced that

more than 90 percent o the local cherries

were destroyed! However, due to her strong

network o loyal arms and suppliers, she

is assured to meet all her cherry needs

this year! Her kids, you ask? They are all

grown and doing great. She is even a proud

grandma! Keep Calm and Cherry On, Julie!



THENORTHPORTWRECK

The remains of this small

wreck can be found

150 yards straight out

from the public beach in

Northport in 8 of water.

The boiler is still intact.

Look for smallmouth

bass near the

bow section.



PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS DOYAL



HORSEDRAWNCARRIAGE

This carriage went through

the ice around the turn of

the century while traveling

from Old Mission Penninsula

to Elk Rapids. Someone

has attempted to remove

some of the zebra mussels

but has damaged some of

the spokes in the process.

The land owner who told us

about the site asked that we

not publish its location.


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ALISA KROUPA is our very own, modern-dayAriel, the Little Mermaid. The only dierence is (OK, maybe

there are a ew other dierences), Ariel gave up her voice to

make the prince all in love with her, but Alisa uses her valuable

git o voice to make you all in love with the Bay. As she wears

her President o the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve

crown with pride, she will beg to ask you the question: What

does the Bay mean to you?

Whether its long days on the Bay, dips in the Bay, hanging by

the Bay or just the serenity o and calming eect o the Bay,

everything we do is centered around this beautiul cerulean

gem. The Bay is our Backyard, and thats where Alisas passion

comes in. Shes determined to Preserve, Promote and Protect the

Beautiul Grand Traverse Bay.

Alisa has been around water her whole lie. Originally rom a

little town in Florida named Indian Shores, she is a natural beach

girl. As the only child o older parents, she travelled extensively

and experienced bodies o water all over the world. Eventually,

she went to school and called Traverse City home. Her Prince

Charming is o the Kroupa Cherry Farmer amily, and togethershe and Chris have our abulous kids. In-between owning a small

business and raising our kids, Alisa somehow nds the time to

be a commissioner or Parks and Recreation! Supermom and a

Public Servant, this lady is ber-talented and, most importantly, a

natural history geek.

Alisa also has an Ancient History degree, which eeds her need

or the allure o the deep as she dives headrst into the water

and discovers the hidden mysteries that lay beneath. Alisa nds

much better treasures than Mermaid Ariels orks and denitely

is a part o their world. (Youll only get that i youre a mom

JULY/AUGUST 2012 | BAY LIFE NORT


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and have had to watch The Little Mermaid at least

50 times!) She was elected President o the Grand

Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve (GTBUP) in March

and is the rst woman to hold the title. She has a

list o hundreds o things she wants to accomplish.

(Type A personality? Check!) At the top o that list is

increasing awareness, making GTBUP a household

name and raising lots o money to help GTBUP

fourish and grow.

While having coee with Alisa, I learned a lot more

than just underwater stu! I learned about the Chert

Mines in Norwood, where Indians ound material

or their arrowheads, and evidence discovered there

o the glacial age and bedrock that reaches all the

way to Wisconsin, a link that is 10,000 years in the

making. That the Grand Traverse Bay was really a

large valley and the entire area was dry. That she

believes the Vikings were here. That Power Island is

called Marion Island by locals (I knew that, but you

may not!), and she shared stories o Bassett Island and

Dick Bassett, its namesake. And that somewhere (BIG

SECRET, SSSHHH) they are nding an underwater

Stonehenge! Wow! There will be more in-depth

stories to come or sure.

For now, back to the subject at hand. Did you know

that the Bay holds sunken ships and protected

artiacts? Who Knew? Me neither, until I started to do

some research! The Grand Traverse Bay UnderwaterPreserve was ormed in 2008 and is the 12th trail to be

a part o Michigan Underwater Preserves. It is a non-

prot organization made up o volunteers. Its mission

statement is To sustain an Underwater Preserve by

enhancing education, research, and preservation o

our Great Lakes and maritime heritage, and by the

promotion o tourism and public recreation.

Our Grand Traverse Bay actually has 20 dive sites

that are all mapped out by the GTBUP or you to

experience. The Pure Michigan campaign has also

adopted the statewide dive trail, which will open the

foodgates or tourism, a blessing and a curse in thisplace we all call home. But whenever tourism can

bring an infux o money and awareness to our area,

we denitely all benet.

So, what are you waiting or? Grab your fippers and

snorkel and experience the shallow treasures. Make

a date to go diving as a hobby at home as opposed

to something you only do in the islands on vacation.

(We are blessed to have the same clear water.) Just

remember the Underwater Cardinal Rule: Only look,

dont touch ( just like you would tell your kids)! Have

un on your Underwater Adventure, and wave to Alisa

our Grand Traverse Mermaid!

HASERATJUNKPILE

The junk pile was

created in the 1950s

by teenagers trying

to create a party

island. It contains

the remains of

several small craft,

dock timbers, and

even this car!



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Natural shoreline, clean water

Native shoreline plants reduce invasives,protect water and add beauty

Invasive Specieswww.gtbay.org

Grand Traverse RegionalInvasive Species Network

John A. Gessner Photography

Your underwater

adventure StartS Here

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Dive Charters Training Travel

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833 S. Garfeld Ave Traverse City

Visit www.gtbup.org or go to their

Facebook page to get involved. You

can even become a member!

ON A FINAL NOTE: As all great

stories need pictures, this eature

would be beyond dull without the

stunning and amazing photographs

that bring it to lie. All were taken by

Chris Doyal, who very generously

oered to share these wonderulshots with us. Chris was also a past

president o the GTBUP. You can

check out more o his photography

atwww.chrisdoyal.com .

JULY/AUGUST 2012 | BAY LIFE NORTH

THEELMWOODWRECK

This wreck is easily accessed

by shore via the Elmwood

Township Park. It was

supposedly caught in a DNR

fishing net and drug several

miles to its present location

It is one of the most popular

wrecks in the preserve.
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Babiesand SunWhy do sunscreens say

ask a doctor or babies si

months and younger? Thereason is a babys skin is

much thinner and absorbs

sunscreen more easily. A

babys surace area to body

weight ratio is much higher than a childs or an adults, so a babys

exposure to sunscreen is much greater. Best thing to do? For babies

less than 6 months old, use other means o sun protectionclothing o

sun shadesand only apply a small amount o sunscreen when neede

or a short period o time. Once inside and out o the sun, wash it o so

its no longer penetrating.

THATS NOT CANDY!The maker o Tide Pods will create a new double-latch lid toeter children rom accessing and eating the brightly colored detergent packets. The tiny packets were

ntroduced to the market earlier this year. Each colorully-swirled packet contains a single-use amount o

etergent that dissolves in water. Poison Control centers began receiving calls rom parents o children who

ad swallowed the pods ater conusing them with candy. Poison Control centers say nearly 250 cases have

een reported so ar this year, with children suering symptoms such as nausea and breathing problems. I

ou have little ones, keep a tight lid on these rom now on.

A child flls a place in your heart that you never knew was empty

UNKNOWN

Green Celebrity MompreneurActress and Mom o two, Jessica Alba recently co-ounded The Honest

Company. Its a baby product company that makes nontoxic and eco-riendly items or inants. When pregnant with her rst daughter, she

was horried by how many toxic chemicals were in baby products. The

L.A.-based company makes customized bundles o products that they

boast are easy to use, aordable and playul. They also ship right to your

ront door! Jessica hersel has even been known to take a call and pack

the boxes. O course, we would always support local rst, but i youre a

busy working mom, this is a great option.

www.honest.com

Highchair RecallHopeully this doesnt aect you, but its better

to be sae than sorry! These recalled highchairs

were made in China. Big surprise, right? And a

good argument or buying American. Evenfo has

announced a recall o about 35,000 convertible

highchairs. The activity tray on the highchair canunexpectedly detach, posing a all and injury risk

or an unrestrained child. This recall involves

Evenfo Dottie Lime (model number

29111259), Dottie Rose (model number

29111271), and Marianna (model

number 29111234) highchairs, which

convert rom a highchair to toddler-

sized table and chair. Toys R Us and

Wal-Mart sold them or around $40.

Call Eveno at 800-233-5921.



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Whoever coinedthe term

TERRIBLE TWOS

never let theirchild live to

be three.

ANONYMOUS

Toddler Beach BagWeve compiled a TODDLER MOM CHECKLIST or a un day at the beach, and a quicker

out-the-door experience. Lie is complicated enough; going to the beach shouldnt be!

(I you are bringing your cell phone, make sure your bag has a zipper pocket or just drop it

in a Ziploc bag).

DRINKS: The sun is brutal and very

dehydrating, so fuids are a must (or both o

you). Hal-pint water bottles with sport caps

help keep out sand, and juice boxes are great

too. Put them inside a mini-cooler; one that

you can t in your Beach Bag is ideal.

SUNBLOCK: I you can apply sunblock at

home beore you leave, this is the best option.

But remember to stow it in your bag so that

you can reapply. The new regulations have

really helped, and there is even a NO Tears

option. Use SPF 50, at least or Toddlers, and

reapply every 80 minutes. Dont orget to put

sunblock on yoursel, too!

SWIM DIAPERS/WIPES: Disposables are

the way to go, but bring extrasthey dont

do well with accidents! Or use the swimsuits

with cloth diapers built in. These work really

well. Remember your wipes, o course, or

everything messy.

BEACH APPAREL: Sun hats (you, too)

and T-shirts are highly recommended by

pediatricians, as they will block the suns

rays. Use sunglasses i your little one will

wear them.

PLASTIC BAGGIES: Bring pint-, quart- and

gallon-sized reusable bags to store snacks,

clean diapers and anything else you dont

want becoming sandy or wet! (Use these to

dispose o soiled diapers, too.)

BABY POWDER: Use this to help relieve

sweaty body parts, and shake some on your

hands beore eating to get rid o sand.

SNACKS: Everyone works up an appetite at

the Beach. Bring easy-to-eat items such as

cereal bars, pretzels or crackers. (This way,

you dont need to schlep a cooler.)

SAND TOYS: Keep it to a minimum. You wil

have to carry them back and orth. The basics

are a shovel, pail and watering can. Toddlers

always want someone elses toys no matter

how many you bring, so get creative with

shells, rocks, moats, sticks and mountains o

sandcastles.

TOWELS: This ones a given, but make sure

you have one or every member o the amily.

CASH: Bring a ew bucks or an ice cream or

cold drink.

MOM MAGAZINE: Dont even think about

reading a real book with a toddler, but you

may get a minute to fip through a mag!

POSSIBLE EXTRAS:CHAIRS

: Bring or rent.UMBRELLA:

Bringor rent. A WAGON: Kids can tote their own

toys, and it can double as a makeshit eating

area. CAMERA: Cell phones are great, but

consider a good old ashioned disposable

one, to avoid sand and water accidents.

HIDDEN

CHERRIESIn the spirit o the Cherry

Season (and the act there

arent many!), this Sweet

book was the ocial book

o the National Cherry

Festival. It has your child

looking or Mr. Cherry

amongst all the cherry

estivities we celebrate

locally. Its written by

Anne Margaret Lewis

and Susan Hammon,and it was illustrated

by Jim Dewildt who is

our eatured Artist in

the Studio on page 48.

You can even pop by his

studio and purchase the

book in Suttons Bay.




127 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 231.421.9156

Because YOU deserve a Sugar Kissed TREAT!

indulge

sweet

treat

A DynamiteDISNEYDO!THIS IS BIG! Food Products

advertised on the Walt Disney

Companys TV channels, radio

stations and websites will soon

HAVE to be HEALTHY! Under

the new rules, a wide range o

ast oods, sugared cereal, candy,

drinks and other products will no

longer be acceptable advertising

material or Disney. In addition,

Disney will reduce by 25 percent the amount o sodium in the 12 million childrens

meals served each year at its theme parks. The company also plans public service

announcements encouraging exercise and healthy eating or children. Its all part o

complying with ederal recommendations put orward last year. Good job, Disney,

helping us moms win the battle o I it doesnt dance on TV, my kid wont eat it.



Whether you think you can, or think you cant, YOURE RIGHT.

HENRY FORD

LEGO-TASTIC!!!

For more un Summer Stu to do, head on over to the History Cen

Traverse City and experience the Wonder o LEGO. The Lego Carn

exhibit is open seven days a week through Sept. 1. It combines am

Lego sculptures and hands-on activities. It even eatures a thousansquare-oot Lego Village, created by the Michigan Lego users grou

(Who knew?) There are also build stations or interactive un, as

as lie-sized castles, ships and orts. AND

dont orget the lie-sized Lego block tunnel

or kids to climb through. While they

are checking out the Lego-Tastic World,

they can also take in a little Traverse City

history, too! Ater all, it is a History Center!

http://traversehistory.org

WHY Summer Camps?BY JOHN GESSNER, GRAND TRAVERSE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

For kids, summer is synonymous with vacationa time to

decompress rom a years worth o school with no worries, no

commitments, and denitely no learning! While theres nothing

wrong with some good ol ashioned relaxing, its how kids relax

and where kids relax these days thats a concern. All around the

country, children today spend less than hal as much time outdoor

than they did just 20 years ago, as they become increasingly

plugged in to electronic media. In his 2005 book, Last Child

in the Woods, Richard Louv immortalized this diminishing

interaction with nature as nature-decit disorder and cited direct

links to childhood obesity, diabetes, attention-decit disorders

and a dwindling sense o environmental stewardship. Nature

Day Camp was created in 2008 in direct response to this growing

concern in the Grand Traverse Region.

So i any o these ideas resonate in your household, or i youre

simply looking or something un, sae and educational or your

child to do this summer, then sign them up or Nature Day Camp

and help them create memories that will last a lietime!

The Grand Traverse Conservation District oers several camp

opportunities throughout the summer. Programs are designed

or kids ages 4 to 14 to experience the natural world in a un,

educational setting at the Boardman River Nature Center and

Natural Education Reserve (a 500-acre natural area).

To learn more about these opportunities and to register,

visit natureiscalling.orgor call 231-941-0960.

Once Upon a Time

They Lived Happily Ever After

Local libraries in all the towns we cover have a great

Summer Reading Program: DREAM BIG or kids and

OWN THE NIGHT or teens. Its still not too late to jump in

and sign them up. And as a parent, you can still have a little

Summer Reading Program at home. Just tie a ew books to

some un things and watch their imaginations soar! Books can

take a kid anywhere, and the joy o reading instilled in a young

child will stay with him or her orever. Look at the phenomenon

that young adult books have caused lately as theyve beenbrought to lie on the big screenHarry Potter, Twilight, The

Hunger Games, etc. Its such a git, the way that these movies

have increased awareness o books and reading. Still, we live in

a digital world. Encourage your kids to switch o, get turned on

to reading and stick their heads in a great book!

www.Tadl.org; www.Petoskeylibrary.org;

www.Charlevoixlibrary.org.



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Use your smile to change this worldbut dont let this worldchange your smile.

BREAK A LEG:TAKE IT FROM THE TOP

I you have a budding Actor/Actress

in your midst, you need to know

about the amazing production that

Institute or Arts & Creativity at

Wharton Center puts on in Traverse

City. This is a abulous opportunity

to be coached by a talented team o

Broadway proessionals and casting

directors o hit shows. It is a our-day

musical theatre workshop where

young people explore the triple

threat disciplines o music, dance and

theatre. It will take place at the Old

Town Playhouse, Aug. 7 to 10. Tuition

is $275. Visit www.cityoperahouse.

org to register. This once-in-a-lietime

experience will help teens decide i

they really have what it takes.

INTERNATIONALHOSTESS WITHTHE MOSTESS!

BE the dierence in a teens cultural

lie experiences and consider

being a Host Family! The Aspect

Foundation & American Councils or

International Education are saying

goodbye to 18 students and hello to

new ones arriving in August, and

they need volunteers! The Aspect

Foundation students are traditional

exchange students rom Europe, Asia

and South America while American

Councils students are here on State

Department scholarships rom theBalkans, ormer Soviet countries,

Arica, the Middle East and southern

Asia. Thats pretty much the whole

globe! Exchange students attend

local high schools, and they all have

their own spending money and health

insurance. They just need wonderul

amilies with open hearts and open

minds. I this describes your amily,

contact Pam Woolcott at 231-264-6105.

[email protected]

Outside the Box10 TEEN SUMMER JOBS

I your kids keep hitting you up or extra summer gas and spendingmoney, tell them to Get a Job! Its already July, so the GOOD

jobs all got taken by returning College Kids. In the true American

Entrepreneur Spirit, have your teens Create their own JOBS. Here

are a ew talking points the next time the subject comes up. Tell

them youll just take a 10 percent cut o the prots or coming up with

the idea! Ha-ha as they would say.

Babysitter

Mowing Lawns/Landscaping

Car Detailing Service

Home Cleaning Service Window Washing

Dog Walking/Dog Sitting

Tutoring Younger Students

Grocery Shopping Service

Boat Cleaning/Detail

Senior Companionship



BE FABULOUS

BE BEAUTIFUL

BE YOU

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bringing style from head to toe at

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Open Hearts.As an historic landmark in downtown Traverse City for more

than 100 years, Central United Methodist Church stands

proudly on Cass Street overlooking the beautiful Boardman

River. This church, with just over 1000 members has evolved

from a simple wooden structure built on donated land from

Hannah, Lay and Company, to a vibrant congregation rich with

tradition and alive with faith.

The earliest members of the Methodist Church were known forthe energy and innovation with which they invited people to

Christ and welcomed them to their circle. Today at Central, this

tradition continues as they invite everyone to discover an open

and hospitable community of Christian believers who respects

diverse perspectives and resolves to love one another as they

unite in their Christian mission.

Open Minds.The Mission of the United Methodist church calls its members

to Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the

world. It is this very mission that has driven the people of

Central Church to rethink, reexamine and remold how they live

as a church community.

Some members of Central Church have found a meaningful role

with the Reconciling Ministries Team, which openly welcomes

members of the gay and lesbian community to find their faith atCentral. Still others have found their ministry in serivng

with the Community Garden Team to work the soil and help

provide fresh produce to the Food Rescue program in the

Traverse City area. And, Centrals Community Outreach team

has embraced the growing population of homeless and

individuals in need by providing daily meals, showers, phone

and mail service for our struggling community members.

What if Church Were

More Than a Building?



By truly opening its doors to the Traverse City community,

Central Church has become a valuable partner in supporting

people from all walks along their life journeys.

Open Doors.Many of us in Traverse City have chosen this place for its vast

natural beauty and rich heritage, and are proud to call this

community home. As a gift to residents and visitors alike,

and in celebration of all of Gods blessings, Central Church

offers a unique outdoor worship opportunity each Sundayduring the summer months.

Church in the Park is a casual worship experience held on

the shores overlooking beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay at

Sunset Park in downtown Traverse City. Filled with music

from a variety of local talents, traditional scripture and hymn

singing, and thought-provoking messages, this experience is

definitely one to add to your Traverse City to do list.

Everyone is welcome, bring a blanket or a lawn chair,

relax and enjoy the piece of Gods creation that we call home.

Central United Methodist Church is a true gem in our

historic community, so we hope you take a moment the next

time youre in downtown Traverse City to admire the stained

glass windows, enjoy a quiet moment in the prayer garden,

worship with us at Church in the Park, or maybe even walk

through the doors in search of your home under the Centra

Church dome.

-Kim Bur

For more information about Central United Methodist Church, please visit our website at tcCentralumc.org.

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ANDERSON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Reerenced by Detroit

native Kid Rock

Splashing through

the Sandbar in his

hit singleAll Summer

Long, the world amous

crystal clear waters o

the Torch Lake Sandbar

sits at the mouth o the

Torch River and attracts

thousands o boaters all

summer long.

Torch LakeSand Bar



Gail Hayton Diane Neyer

Featuring 24 artistswho work or live onMackinac Island

Tim Leeper

Visit our website for events,

Coffee at Ten presentations,

our summer flm series and more.

www.crookedtree.org

Crooked Tree Arts Center is open year-round with two exhibition halls,one art gallery, a 230 seat theater and studiosall in a fully restored,

122-year old architectural gem. Open 7-days a week throughout the summer.

Downtown Petoskey 231-347-4337 www.crookedtree.org



WITTY GALERIE

236 East Main Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740 231-526-1112 [email protected] www.wittyart.com



An Itching for ART

Jim with his WALLOFART in

his Suttons Bay Studio

ABOVERIGHT:

Old Mission Lighthouse print.

BELOW: The Salty Dog Sailor

YOU HAVE THREE CHOICES IN LIFE: Give up, Give in or Give it all youve got! I Jim DeWildt

had listened to his high school teacher who said, Youre not going to cut it as an artist kid. Have a

plan B. He would be in the Give up category. But ollowing his heart, he chose the path o Give

it all youve got. Hes still doing that 40 years later. The man quite rankly is Unairly Artistically

Gited! (Just kidding. We adore him.) He is able to masterully work in oil, watercolor, acrylic, ink

and pencil. Most artists are gited in just one area!

His artul journey began when he attended Kendal College o Art and Design and graduated in

1971. I there hadnt been a U.S. Army drat, Jim would probably still be working or Hallmark

as a book illustrator, the job he scored right out o college. As it happened, he ended up at the

Pentagon or his two-year army stint, working as an illustrator alongside Ivy League graduates

rom Yale and Harvard. When his time in the army was done, he travelled out West to Portland,

Oregon, or a while and nally moved to Northern Michigan in 1974 to begin his dream o having

a gallery.

However, starving artists with a whimsical dream dont become Andy Warhol or Monet overnight;

ame and notoriety take a while to build. I you want to pay the bills, you go commercial with

your talent, which is just what Jim did. He etched out or himsel a brilliant career (think Don

Draper in Mad Men well, kind o!) working with ad agencies and public relations rms to oer

illustration, design, branding and campaigns to the Fortune 500 companies o corporate America.

Putting advertising success aside or a while, Jim took the opportunity to become a teacher at

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). He thought, Wouldnt that be great, and appreciated the



ABOVELEFT:The ink and clay Scratching

Technique in progress

TOPANDABOVE: The finished VINTAGEFEEL

Northern Michigan Picturesque Giclee Prints

rare time to work as a practicing artist. He

loved that there is a method to teaching,

and taught or six years! One o his students

is local rame shop owner Todd McMillen

who ondly remembers Jim in his blog:

His big round glasses, urry mustache

and haircut were typical o the 1980s and

reminded me o the lead singer rom Simple

Minds. That gives us quite the visual. Im

sure that i there were pictures, Todd would

rame them. (Couldnt help it! Sorry.)

Next, in Jims artul story comes branding

o a dierent sort, rom wine labels to

childrens books. His Hidden Cherries

book even became the ocial childrens

book o our National Cherry Festival! On

the Hidden Dinosaurs book, he worked

with a paleontologist or accuracy. Theres a

Hidden Pumpkins book, too!

All o these treasures can be ound in his

gallery in Suttons Bay, where you will see

the sign to turn let o the also very well-branded M-22! As you pull up, the rst thing

to catch your eye is the Salty Dog Sailor

(kinda looks like Jim). That, too, has a cool

history. When I inquire, Jim tells me he was

actually commissioned to do the painting in

1974 as a restaurant sign; the restaurant was

located where Pearls in Elk Rapids is now.

Last all, he ran into the restaurant owners

wie. She shared that her husband had

passed away and that she still had the sign

would he like it? This brings the story ull

circle. In 1974, when he was just dreaming

o having his own gallery, he created thispaintingnow it graces the door to welcome

you. It also shows how his work stands the

test o time!

Which leads us into today The beautiul

work that lines the walls o the gallery is

diverse, showing all his talents, but most

prevalent are his giclee prints. Giclee prints

are expected to last or 200 years, and

theyre the closest to an original that you

can get. Jims vintage-eeling, giclee posters

gorgeously portray the beloved places

in Northern Michigan, and they resemblewoodcut pieces o art. They easily t into the

dcor o any home, rom modern to classic,

shabby chic and everything in-between.

They inspire you to all in love with the

places all over again, like you did on your

rst visit. Jim creates them by using an

old Scratch technique that goes back to

beore old catalogs. Using a white clayboard

that he mounts onto oam core or some

density, he covers the whole board in black

India ink and scratches away, ree-orming

ink strokes, stroke upon stroke, that

magically morph into places that recallmemories or the art lover. The color

process is computerized, but even this

is hand-placed, built layer by layer in

Photoshop by Jim, who says

his personal preerence is the Black

and Whites.

Weve saved the best or last. Jim

lives behind the studio with his wie

Marnie, a gited watercolor painter.

Their our kids are all grown, but there

are grandchildren to spoil. The other

highlight o his gallery is a present tohimsel rom long ago, a 1987 Harley-

Davidson motorcycle that sits there

showing o. He didnt know where else

to put it, but strangely it works well,

making the gallery eclectic. Art has

been pretty good to Jim, and he to it.

He has denitely made his INK mark

in the world, and proved to that high

school teacher that he didnt need a

plan B ater all.



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With the ocus on Michigan and its surrounding bodies o water theyre a perect choice to spruce up your living space

with a resh twist. Robbi Lindeman a downstate Michigander owner oSALT LABS makes these unique vintage map

and nautical chart pillows. Robbi shares with us The inspiration or my map making, comes rom years o travelling as

a teenager and university student in the late 60s and early 70s. You can snag these great nds locally, at Pine Cone in

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Relishing RugsIll know it when I see it . Thats what many people say when

they hunt or the perect area rug. Theyve seen antastic scenes

in shelter magazines and want to create that eeling in their home.

But, the rug in their mind may never have been created and they

look or years hoping to nd perection beore their urniture

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Start with an open mind. Bring your optimal size (not all rugs

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Its un to mix rugs up a bit! Dont be araid to let blue

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AT HOMEIN HISTORIC

FishtownWe usually feature homes of people who moved here

to live the UP north lifestyle, after years of being

in the city, or after spending memorable summers

here. But this time we have deeply planted roots, a

bonaed local native, of 4 generations, welcome into

the Leland home of MIKE AND BETH GROSVENOR.

PHOTOGRAPHYBYMIKEDRILLING/WINDBORNESTUDIOS



Since 1917 The Grosvenor amily,

whose geneology traces to the

islands, has operated mail and

passenger boats between Leland and

the Manitous or many years, departing rom

Lelands historic Fishtown. The Manitou

Island Transit Company, which Mike and

Beth own takes people out to explore both

North and South Manitou Islands. These two

beautiul and rugged islands are about 15

miles o shore, and are part o the Sleeping

Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

But, back to Leland and this gorgeous house,

the house was nished two years ago and

built by their son in law, who incidentally

lives across the street. Pulling in the

driveway you are greeted with a wonderul

inviting eeling.

An enormous door,

majestically greets

you, and as you

enter your attention

cant help but veer let. Adorning the wall

is an original painting o Mikes dad as

a young man, delivering the mail to the

island and its an important part o this

amilys history. Being at home with his

Northern Michigan heritage is apparent all

around, the house, sailboats and nautical

elements are spotlighted in little nooks

and crannies and the tone is light and airy.

In the main amily

room the awe

inspiring replace

sits at attention,

with Mystery and

Marvel, or it carriea secret! No one

knows where this

stone came rom; it is a closely guarded one

even rom Mike and Beth. But never the

less they dont hold a grudge.

The Wow actor here is most denitely

the sprawling kitchen and both Beth and

Mike take turns to cook in it. It doesnt hurt

that Mikes rst cousin Tracy Scott along

with husband Paul have owned a kitchen

company (Northwood Kitchens) since 1975

TOPLEFT: The original painting of George

Grosvenor (Mikes Dad) that greets you

upon entering.

BELOWLEFT:The grand staircase

BELOWRIGHT: The nautical reading room

RIGHT: The family room with th

Secret Fireplac

RIGHTLOWER: A warm welcoming

entrance from the front of the house

we keep a big stash ofroot beer popsicles

FOR THE GRANDKIDS



and with the looks o this kitchen he was probably their best customer

in a while! It could easily house a small army or dinner, and thats just

what they have. This house is all about the grandchildren, they have

six in all and they range in age r

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