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t the beginning of every New Year, we get a clean slate to make promises to ourselves of better tomorrows. But the best resolution we can make is to be kind to others. Mignon McLaughlin wrote in The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966, “Don't be yourself— be someone a little nicer.” We are lucky and beyond blessed to live in a community that makes that promise easy to keep, and the doing easy to jump into and just do.

A prime example is the SwingShift and the Stars magical event that just celebrated its fifth year of giving back. The results are finally tallied, and the totals are mind-blowing! $226,000 was raised. Of that, Food Rescue, the sole organization feeding the homeless in our area, received $78,000 through the dancing of Homer Nye. Dancing Dentist Kevin Fitzpatrick raised $41,000 for Traverse Health Clinic, which provides free healthcare for those less fortunate. If that doesn’t speak volumes about doing good and being kind in our community, I don’t know what would. You can enjoy a peek of all the fun of the final dance in the “Say Cheese” pictures.

Another example of TC doing good and giving back is the CherryT Ball Drop event, the party with a purpose. Front Street is lined with neighbors, friends and family to ring in the New Year. But the prime cause of the event is to bring donations of non-perishable food to fill the local food pantry shelves. This year, half of all donations were given to the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center.

Believing in the best in people is such an easy thing to do, and of course at the holidays, our hearts are full of giving. The challenge is continuing to give once regular routines kick in again. We forget and always mean to, but life just sometimes gets in the way. So inside these pages, Kim Burch wrote a great feature suggesting ways to mark your calendar and do a little good each month.

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There are so many organizations and non-profits in this area. Maybe find one close to your heart with a cause you’re passionate about and start your journey to a whole new, more fulfilled you.

The other heavy subject was the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It had us all hugging our children a little tighter, and forced us as parents in disbelief to endure dark, difficult conversations with our innocent kids. I want to make sure you turn to the article lovingly written by Mindy Buell, who is the director of the Michael’s Place charity that helps families with grief right here in our region. Loss of life is something we all have in common. Sadly, it somehow touches all of us in one way or another, and Michael’s Place is an amazing place for healing.

On much lighter notes, we have some stunning winter images from an array of talented photographers that capture our beautiful area. And with all that snow, ice and freezing cold air, it seemed fitting that this Date Night should highlight a place to go and sit by a glowing fire, warm up and let the feast begin. We found that place to be Boone’s Long Lake Inn, and I want to thank owner Nick Boudjalis for making time to sit down with us.

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A WINTER'S TALE Frozen landscapes of The North

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Michaels Place is where the journey can start

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Do all the good you can

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SwingShift and the Stars Finale The show must go on! A huge dump of snow Dec 21st couldn’t melt the high spirits at The Grand Finale of Swing shift and the Stars, at the City Opera House. Congratulations go to Erika Erickson and Cliff Shanoski, Winner of the coveted dance competition and also to Homer Nye and Jenny Halstead who raised the most for the Food Rescue of Northern Michigan.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: TV anchor and now official Dancing Queen, Erika Erickson with Glamorous weather girl Christina Burkhart.

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Making 2 appearances in Say Cheese this issue — Julie Millen with her son.

Supporting Food Rescue, Dawn and Rob Shields.

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When a woman says “WHAT?” It’s not because she doesn’t hear you, she’s giving you a chance to change what you said!

Comedy/WOW! A winning combination of the return of the TRAVERSE CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL, and the ever popular CHERRY CAPITAL WOW FEST will be making February “white hot” in Downtown this year. The event will be bigger and better than ever. The Traverse City Winter Comedy Festival will run Thursday through Sunday of Presidents Day weekend (Feb. 14-17) and it’s promising to shut down Front Street for several days and nights to make way for an ice skating rink. Now that’s a WOW! Also look for a ferris wheel, sledding hill, ice sculptures and outdoor laser light shows after dark. Of course the Comedy Festival hosted by Michael Moore and Jeff Garlin – who co-stars with Larry David on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm – are touting “major comedians plus snowmobile races.” Comedy and entertainment is also the highlight, venues will include the State Theatre, City Opera House, Old Town Playhouse and InsideOut Gallery.

Winter BLUES Festival Beat the Winter Blues at the 5th annual WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL in Petoskey, February 21-23. Downtown Petoskey invites you and your family to celebrate winter and all its frosty magic during the fun-filled weekend event. There’s something for everyone, including lots of fun for visitors and residents alike to bundle up and get out! www.petoskey.com

Yeti Lookalike Contest!

The inaugural SUTTONS BAY YETIFEST is planned for Feb 16; yes it’s the same weekend as the Wow! and Comedy fest, but take a time out from TC and take in all the Yeti-sized fun. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions and will include a bicycle hill climb competition, chili cook-off, microbrew tent, live music, an Abominable Snowman contest, a snowmobile Concours d’Elegance and a Yeti look-alike (best beard) contest.

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This is truly a fun event for a worthy cause. The whole community comes out in celebration at the Gala Event March 1st at 6pm. Tickets are just $30 for an evening of great wine and food. All the art is showcased and sold benefiting Goodwill Charities. Register now at Goodwillreinvention.com. For a $20 registration fee you receive $30 in Goodwill Bucks, to be used in the Traverse City Goodwill Store. Last year was a hard one to top, so we can’t wait to see what they come up with this year!

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They lowered the ticket price this year in an effort to make the event accessible to more couples and guests, so now there’s no excuse to come out for a fun evening that’s also for a great cause. If you are able to help with items for their silent auction, give them a call 231-932-4526. www.greatlakeskids.org

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DIG IN WITHOUT DIGGING DEEP! That’s what the 3RD ANNUAL TRAVERSE CITY RESTAURANT WEEK promises! Make your

reservations early to dine deliciously at the best foodie havens around.

From February 24 to March 2, participating restaurants will offer three course meals for $25 per person.

This is your chance to experience the culinary wonders of the TC region at an affordable price. “This is a great way to go to that restaurant that you have been dying to try or to go to your favorite,” says Colleen Paveglio, DDA/DTCA marketing director.

Don’t forget to book the babysitters and invite friends. No counting calories either—at least for this week! www.downtowntc.com

Dine in Style Finally, all is revealed. COPPER FALLS is the name of the long-awaited new restaurant at the corner of South Airport and Garfield Avenue. And owner Todd Gokey promises that you will have a dining “experience” from beginning to end. Once through the doors you are transported to a place of luxury and elegance; it is a place like no other, for sure. No expense has been spared to capture your attention, from the vintage-feel copper ceilings to the custom wine room that will house 3,000 of the finest bottles. “It will not just be a place to go have a meal,” says Todd. “This will be a no-rush dining experience. We want people to stay and enjoy.” Todd is no stranger to big projects, and comes with an impressive resume in the hotel industry. The main man in charge of the food? It’s Chef Josh Benedict, who brings 12 years of experience from Apache Trout Grill and values fresh and local ingredients. He’s excited to premiere the menu that promises fresh seafood flown in daily, real local Northern Michigan beef and specialty dishes from around the world. It sounds like Copper Falls will be the place for a culinary-enriched experience. We can’t wait!

FARM FIX Just because it’s winter this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the best local and farm-fresh produce. Venture INDOORS at the Village Indoor Farmers Market! Forty-five area vendors line the ENTIRE Mercato corridor, from Trattoria Stella all the way to the Village General Store. You'll find all you need and more. Stay a while and meander the Mercato shops, too, or perhaps dine and drink. Oh, what the heck? Why not make a whole day of it. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mercato-Village at GT Commons. www.thevillagetc.com • 231-941-1900

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BIG NEWS: Biggby's Back Go big or go home. Former NHL Hockey Player Kip Miller and his kids came up to visit and couldn’t believe there wasn’t a BIGGBY COFFEE here. So realizing a niche, he bought the franchise and moved here! Biggby is a coffee staple loved by caffeine junkies downstate, and it’s even a Michigan-founded company. I can attest, the Black and Tan flavor that Kip personally poured for me was amazing! “I am excited to become a part of the community and included in people’s daily routines,” Kip shares with us. He is betting that the second time around for Biggby in Traverse City will be BIG. He is even opening in Biggby’s former location, where the coffee affair began, in Kids Creek Plaza on South Division. That Biggby closed in 2009 when Aroma’s took the space. Now that Biggby is back and owned

by Kip Miller, I’m betting that it will be BIGGER than ever!

The Cheesiest The Wineries of Old Mission held its annual GREAT MACARONI & CHEESE BAKE-OFF

recently, with over 1,000 happy mac & cheese eaters (and, of course, wine drinkers.)

BAY TOWN KITCHEN won bragging rights on the "The Cheesiest," and here is the winning recipe to whip some up at home and warm up any winter’s day. Pair this with a local wine and voila! Preferred was 2 Lads Winery.

ROASTED SQUASH AND SAUSAGE MACARONI & CHEESE WITH WHITE AND YELLOW CHEDDAR

1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 oz. butter 1/2 lb. sausage (we used a breakfast-type) 4 oz. flour 3 cups whole milk

1 cup sharp yellow cheddar 1 cup medium white cheddar 1 cup mashed roasted squash Pinch nutmeg Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste 1 lb. cooked elbow macaroni

The squash for this recipe needs to be cooked ahead of time. Choose your favorite kind. It should be slightly overcooked and mashed well before using. Start with the butter, onion and garlic in a medium heat pot and sweat until the onions are soft.

Add the sausage and cook fully, breaking it up as you go. Add the flour without draining any of the fat.

Cook for a minute or two and then add the milk, a cup or so at a time, stirring as you go. Continue stirring until each cup is fully incorporated before adding more. Once all of the milk is added, bring the mix slowly to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for a few minutes to fully thicken. Add the roasted squash and bring back to a boil. Add the cooked noodles and bring to a boil again. Once it has come to a boil this time, remove from the heat and stir in the cheeses. Continue to stir until the cheeses are fully melted. Check seasoning and serve.

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Big Wheels Keep on Turning Fat Bike Alert!! You know CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN is a great place to ski, but they are also adding Fat Bikes this winter for Northern Michigan’s only dedicated Fat Bike groomed trail loop. The trail is a two mile Fat-Loop and you can rent your Fat Tire Bike for just $10 an hour. Crystal Mountain’s Pineapple Mountain Bike Trail Loops will also be open and maintained for the more adventurous Fat bike rider, for a total of five plus miles of Fat bike trails.

Whatever you’ve heard about fat tire bikes - game changer, great second bike or a great way to continue cycling thru the winter – one thing is for sure. There’s no way you can miss those giant 26x4” tires! Fat tire bikes float thru most any surface with ease, the giant tires offering a fun, stable platform for riding through snow, sand, or rough trails very easily. Try this workout for sure.

Workout Anytime Just in time for you to make good on your New Year Resolutions, there is a second location of ANYTIME FITNESS opening up to help keep you inspired! Located in East Bay Plaza (next to Dunham’s and Joann Fabrics) the roughly 5,600-square-foot facility, once finished will be open 24 hours a day, feature strength training and cardio equipment, as well a tanning booths and group fitness classes. Anytime Fitness’ west side location, in Copper Ridge, opened almost six years ago, so it’s about time they spread their dumbbells.

BLOW OUT BAR Want just a salon “blow out” any time you need one? The west coast has been all A-Blow over these “Blow Out Bars” for quite some time now, but we will have our very own in Traverse City! THE EXCHANGE, the eclectic boutique on Union St. has already made a name for itself with fabulous finds from all around the globe, to wear, smell and pamper. But the happening Mane Event will now be the opening of the Super Cool Creative Salon in the back of the boutique. Blow outs won’t be all that’s on the menu of course, it will be full service , featuring only eco-friendly products, ammonia free colors and many firsts for a salon in the area. There will be membership cards, frequent and even family discounts to coordinate with Pavlova, the big sister salon next door. Lucky us, to have all this, in one fabulous place.

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Sparks Fly & Embers Glow Baby, it’s cold outside! Is it ever! That’s why we chose the legendary BOONE’S LONG LAKE INN. Comfort food and a natural “roaring” fireplace sounded like just the thing for a winter evening.

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FAR LEFT: Surf and Turf to dream about New York Strip & Snow Crab, perfectly enhanced by the glow of the natural fireplace.

ABOVE: The welcoming entrance of Boone’s Long Lake Inn. LEFT: Nick Boudjalis is a TC native and has been the Proud Proprietor since 1997.

I didn’t expect the story’s very romantic beginning—perfect for date night! Proprietor Nick Boudjalis is not only a Traverse City native, but he was born at the local Munson Hospital (and here’s the romantic part) two days before his wife of 23 years, Theresa, was born there, too. Call it kismet, call it fate, or call it what you will, but it is definitely AWWW worthy! Five kids later and even one granddaughter, what better role models do you need for an evening to remember?

While we are going back a little, let’s catch you up on the history of the place. As the story goes, the original inn was built of massive pine logs and included the huge fieldstone fireplace by William R. Bellaw in 1949, hence the establishment’s original name of Bellaw’s Log cabin Inn. Bellaw was the head cook at Traverse City State Hospital. Along the way, the inn was sold and became a happening Country and Western spot named The Penny Bar, where the likes of Loretta Lynn and Stonewall Jackson made music magic on the dance floor. In 1980 Barry Boone bought it, remodeled it and

established its reputation as “the place” to come for Top Quality Steaks.

The in 1985 along came a young man named Nick Boudjalis.

He joined the staff as a bartender to help put himself through school. He was quickly promoted to manager. In 1988, a huge expansion took place, unfortunately followed by a fire that damaged everything except that iconic fireplace. Nick bought a stake in the business in 1993, and by 1997 took over completely. Eighteen years later Nick is most proud of the unique staff and guest relationships that are such a core standard and so much a part of this beloved restaurant. Some servers have been here for 15 to 25 years, and they have had the pleasure to be part of generations of family celebrations.

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FUN FACTS The “B” on the fireplace is the B of all three owners, Bellaw, Boone and Boudjalis.

They serve more than 180 tons of beef a year.

The fireplace goes through 30 cords of wood a year.

Specials to entice: Wednesdays— Unlimited Shrimp Sundays—$5 off all Prime Rib and Ribeye Dinners

ABOVE: The famous prime rib, hand rubbed with custom seasonings and slow cooked to perfection LEFT: On the lighter side the Gorgonzola Salad delights with Granny Smith apples, gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts.

after-dinner drink to experience is the Coonskin Cap, a perfect combination of Kahlua and butterscotch schnapps. And here I thought just the food was to die for!

Whatever your taste-buds desire, you will not be disappointed.

This is why Boone’s Long Lake Inn is a true Northern Michigan landmark chosen for so many events. With seating for up to 400, the inn can accommodate large groups as well as intimate dinners. In the summer (I know it’s a dream away right now) the deck is a happening spot with a full bar outside, entertainment seven days a week and seating for more than 150. A few notes to make: They open at 4 p.m. every day for dinner and on Sundays at noon.

will have you oohing and aahing—think The Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, T-bone and more. The sizzling seafood collection will make you swoon; you’ll salivate over lobster, shrimp, stone crabs, scallops, salmon and fish. Yes, Surf and Turf most definitely ROCKS here! Whatever you fancy, dishes here will leave you smiling as you enjoy a vibrant evening. “It’s a warm, casual atmosphere, where the food is simply prepared so the flavors shine through, and the goal is to always exceed expectations,” says Nick.

To make an already great evening spectacular, try one of the 11 martinis on the menu, maybe a French Kiss or a Margatini?

How about Muzzleloader or Long Lake Lemonade? All the decadent drinks hold “in-house secret” of a heavy pour! (Shh, don’t say we told you.) And to top it all off, the infamous

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These days, Boone’s Long Lake Inn is a family affair. Four of Nick’s kids have proudly earned their keep waiting tables and bartending at the inn, and the family name “Boudjalis” is prominently displayed above the bar. In getting to know Nick a little more, I learnt his mom was the “other” legendary staple in town with Mary’s Kitchen Port. Sadly, she recently passed, leaving Nick’s brother and sister to take over.

“It’s important to live life every day,” says Nick. I absolutely agree. A cozy romantic evening spent at Boone’s Long Lake Inn tops the Northern Michigan list as truly LIVING. 7208 Secor Rd. TC. 231-946-3991 www.booneslli.com

A lively mix of Northern Italian Cuisine with a dedication to fresh, seasonal ingredients, excellent service and a casual atmosphere!

• Your uptown GrocerY •

Organic Fresh and Local Foods • Enormous Wine Selection 300 W. Lake Street • Harbor Springs, MI 231-526-2101 • www.harborspringsIGA.com

Mickey Cannon, Chef/Owner

231.922.7795

12930 South West Bay Shore Dr. Traverse City, Michigan 49684

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© ANDERSON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Greilickville

A frosty aerial view taken by Jim Anderson of Anderson Aerial Photography of Greilickville looking North towards West Grand Traverse Bay with M-22 foreground and Harbor West Marina (upper left) Center Pointe Office/ Marina (center) and Elmwood Township park and marina (lower right).

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A baby is a little bit of HEAVEN, here on Earth

The Name Game: Trending for 2013 The Top Honors for 2012 were Sophia & Aiden, and while the timeless classics remain steadfast, we wanted to share with you some inspiration. These are the predicted Top Trending names for Girls and Boys in 2013 according to Nameberry.

Gray is here to Stay Gray has completely replaced chocolate brown as the hot nursery neutral, and it’s expected this steady trend will last for a while.

There are new, light-gray car seats, nursing covers, nursery bedding and it’s even the hot new color for bassinets. The Gray Hue perfectly pairs with the classic baby blue or pretty pink, so it’s no wonder Gray will be here to stay.

GIRLS

BOYS

Aurelia

Abel

Amelie

Eli

Cora

Ezra

Harlow

Finn

Imogen

Flynn

Isodora

Felix

Mabel

Gideon

Milla

Jasper

Maisie

Levi

Piper

Lucah

Phoebe

Miles

Pearl

Silas

Wren

Stellan

Willa

Soren

Zara

Zachary

Zoe

Zane

Mommy Chic & Baby Safe Once again a MOM with a fabulous idea. Now moms don’t have to sacrifice style, this is Fashion and Function. Definitely put these on your new” Mom Must Have” List. Chewbeads are safe, chic and a nontoxic jewelry that’s okay for your baby to chew on. The Beads are made with 100% silicone, just like their favorite pacifier, with no BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Cadmium or Lead. And the bright colors are a great focus for baby while nursing. Retailers haven’t hit our area yet, but check out their website you’re a busy new mom so have them shipped right to your door, Chew Ready! www.chewbeads.com

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Crooked River Lodge & Suites

Have you been allure’d yet?

The only place on Front Street for head to toe BEAUTIFUL

Your gateway to all things north! Located in Alanson on the picturesque Crooked River, recreational and winter activities are within arms reach. Just across the road is access to hundreds of miles of trails connecting you to Indian River, Harbor Springs and Mackinaw.

• Family friendly • 40 guest rooms and suites • Indoor pool and hot tub • Lodging packages • Complimentary breakfast Take a virtual tour

SALON • SPA • BOUTIQUE

6845 US 31 N, AlANSoN • 231-548-5000

(231) 946-9666 • alluresalon.net 300 e. Front st, ste 101

crookedriverlodge.com

WHAT IF CHURCH WERE

More than a Building?

At Central, we welcome all who have no church home, who need strength, who want to follow Christ, who have doubts, or who aren’t sure what they believe.

Sundays at Central 8:30 AM 9 AM 9:45 AM 11 AM

Early Morning Chapel Worship Upbeat, Casual WELL Worship Christian Education for all ages Traditional Worship & Music

222 Cass Street, Downtown TC 946-5191 www.tcCentralumc.org

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We must teach our children to DREAM WITH THEIR EYES OPEN HARRY EDWARDS

Toddler Roundup If you have toddlers between the ages of 3 and 5, Traverse City Area Public Schools wants you to learn more about TCAPS preschool options available for the 2013-2014 school year. Families are invited on Saturday, Feb. 9 to the TCAPS PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FAIR from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastern Elementary School, 1600 Eastern Avenue. Preschool classroom tours and family-friendly activities will be available.

Light refreshments will be served. Families are encouraged to enroll early as space is limited.

For more information, please contact Angel Elsenheimer at 231-933-1759.

Upside Down Snow Man Shake it up a little and turn your Snow Man Upside Down. Try putting the boots on top for an extra funky touch. Better yet, e-mail us a picture of your Upside Down Snowman and we’ll print the best one in our next issue!

Snow Much Fun! Make Snow Ice Cream

Yes—ice cream made with snow! Just make sure you use the good and fresh, clean snow (not that a little dirt ever hurt anyone). This cool treat will make every snow day a special one.

SNOW ICE CREAM

• 1 cup of 1/2 & 1/2 • 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 cup sugar • 4–5 cups clean snow

Blend it all together and enjoy!

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BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY “Reports confirm that the U.S. flu season is off to an early start,” CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden said in a recent agency news release. Flu season usually peaks in mid-February, but it can last into the spring.

The CDC advises that everyone six months and older get vaccinated. The flu vaccine protects children from serious illness and even death. The youngest children are especially vulnerable to the influenza viruses that cause the flu. Every year in the U.S., an average of 20,000 children under age 5 are hospitalized because of the flu; they are especially at high risk for serious complications like pneumonia. Kids under 2 who come down with the flu are the most likely to need hospitalization. And kids between 2 and 4 who get the flu are more likely than older children to see a doctor, be taken to an urgent care center, or end up in an emergency room. Give your doctor a call and see what your best options are. In the meantime, wash hands and disinfect surfaces; these are your best defenses at home.

Lou Anne Ford associate broker

Your key to Traverse area Real Estate 241 E. State St. Traverse City, MI 231.645.3643

Next time you head off to see the wizard, remember to wear your helmet!

Remind your little ones to always wear a helmet when snowboarding, sledding, skiing, playing hockey, or another favorite sport.

You also can support helmet safety by purchasing beautifully illustrated classic children’s books, including The Wizard of Oz, The Night Before Christmas, and The Velveteen Rabbit for just $5 at Kohl’s.

All proceeds from collector-edition books and plush stuffed animals support local child safety efforts. Cookbooks featuring favorite Christmas cookies and chocolate recipes also are available for $5. munsonhealthcare.org/4seasonsafety

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Keep smiling because life is a beautiful thing.

And there’s SO MUCH TO SMILE ABOUT. MARILYN MONROE

Think Summer Camp Believe it or not, if you’re in Charlevoix or Emmet counties, you can already Think Summer! CAMP DAGGETT registration has begun! Every year, more than 1,000 children ages 7 to 14 get the opportunity to spend a week at Camp Daggett on Walloon Lake. They experience the beauty of the camp’s natural environment, make new friends, try new things and take part in loads of fun activities—things like group sports and games, sailing, swimming, canoeing and fishing, arts and crafts, nature study, hikes, adventure ropes courses and team building activities, archery, campfires and campouts. Camps run for one-week sessions from June 16 through Aug. 10.

Visit www.campdaggett.org or call 231-347-9742.

No “Home Alone” Snow Day! Yay, a snow day! But it’s not so great when Moms and Dads still have work. Don’t fear, it’s YMCA to the rescue. On days when Traverse City or TCAPS are not in session for snow days, the YMCA offers programming for school-age children called Y SCHOOL’S OUT. It’s offered for a fee (discounts for members), and sessions run 1/2 day or full day at the main YMCA. Students can spend the day in a safe and fun environment. Each child needs to bring a sack lunch, and an afternoon snack is provided.

Times are 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3000 Racquet Club Dr, Traverse City.

231-933-9622 or www.gtbayymca.org for more info

FREE FUN, ICE ICE BABY Winter cold brings snow much fun. For an extra cool bonus, check out the outdoor skating rinks all around the area. Bring your skates (a few have limited rentals), maybe a thermos of hot chocolate and let the fun begin.

Don’t forget hats and mittens; knee pads are optional.

Rinks are open from early January to early March.

Warming house hours are Monday through Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 12 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m.

TRAVERSE CITY

14th and Pine Street by Thirlby Field State Street between Railroad and Hope F&M Park - no warming house Rose Street near Carver Traverse Heights Elementary School PETOSKEY

Petoskey Winter Sports Park Winter Park Lane SUTTONS BAY

Suttons Bay Ice Skating Park Broadway & Lincoln St. HARBOR SPRINGS

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Let the Healing Begin There are times in our nation’s history such as the assassination of JFK, September 11th, and Columbine, where we can say exactly where we were, when we learned these anguished news stories. Sadly another place is added to the list: Newtown, Connecticut, Sandy Hook Elementary School. My heart broke for all the families left to pick up the pieces.

Watching the television and hearing the heartbreaking details of this tragic event made me think, I hope they have a Michael’s Place to turn to like the grieving adults and children do in our region.

It is at Michael’s Place where the picking up of the pieces and the rest of the story unfolds for those who have broken hearts from the death of a loved one.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, Michael’s Place serves children, teens, families, and individuals with compassionate support programs designed to ease the impact of loss at no cost.

I have had the privilege of being the executive director of Michael’s Place for over 11 years. Throughout my time, I have met thousands of adults and children who have shared their stories of heartache and loss. They come to Michael’s Place and put their trust in us that we can make life better.

One young girl touched my heart from the moment she walked in. Her name was Cara and she was 6 years old at the time. She had this curly blonde hair and an infectious smile. She came to Michael’s Place with her mom and dad following the very sudden death of her

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grandfather who died during a routine surgery. They did not have the words to even begin to explain their loss and desperately needed our help. So began the beautiful relationship with this family on their journey of grief into healing.

Michael’s Place provides weekly support groups on Monday evenings at our Family Support Center. They begin with dinner together and after the adults attend support groups according to their loss while the children attend support groups according to their age.

Here they share with their peers the truth of what is happening in their lives without judgment or fear. They can be honest about their pain and hardship and don’t have to put on a brave face. They can share, laugh, cry, or just be silent.

The children’s support groups are filled with lots of activities. They share how they are doing at home and school. They participate in physical games and activities and work on projects such as creating memory books. Michael’s Place provides a safe place where growth and healing can begin.

Cara’s mom shared, “One day I sat down with Cara and told her I was feeling stronger and could now talk with her about her grandpa. With tears in my eyes I apologized for not being there for her. Cara looked up at me and said, ‘Don’t worry, Mommy, I have Michael’s Place.’” www.MyMichaelsPlace.net • 231.947.6453

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Don’t let anyone dull your SPARKLE.

Ready or Not Tenth graders from Traverse City High School will be putting their best foot forward on Feb. 27. The school will participate in mock job interviews, giving students the opportunity to meet and interview with business and organizational leaders from throughout the community. TC Central High School is looking for help from community business and organizations, asking for representatives to assist in the interview process. Each representative will interview approximately 10 students. Interviews should run about 12 minutes in length and the interviewer will comment on first impressions, content, skills and technique. Interviewers will then also have the opportunity to comment on strengths and areas for improvement.

These leaders will provide valuable input for students and educators about the skills that employers look for in a competitive job market.

Contact Jay Larner at 231-933-3591 to get involved.

CHILL OUT Teens are well known for hanging at the Mall, but winter in Northern Michigan is one of the best times to chill outside. Here are just a few of the local “Cool Hangouts.” Most all of them even have special after-school programs and season passes, too.

HICKORY HILLS

THE HOMESTEAD RESORT

This ski hill is a Traverse City legend and offers affordable skiing and snowboarding right in town.

2000 Randolph Street, TC • 231-922-4910

1 Woodridge Road, Glen Arbor 231-334-5000 • www.thehomesteadresort.com

MT. HOLIDAY

ASPIRING TO BE A BROADWAY WRITER? SUBMIT YOUR WORK! David Letterman’s Production Company, Worldwide Pants Inc., is inviting Young Writers around the country to take part in WRITOPIA LAB’S WORLDWIDE PLAYS FESTIVAL COMPETITION. Two winners in each category will have their plays produced in New York City as part of this Off-Broadway theater festival in May! Plus, the first 250 submissions will receive a written critique by a professional playwright and the top teen playwright wins a $2500 scholarship. Get pen to paper quick as the deadline is Jan. 25. Visit WritopiaLab.org for all the details.

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A real favorite for families everywhere, this is guaranteed to have your teens busy all winter.

3100 Holiday Rd, TC • 231-938-2500 TIMBERLEE

The most fun you can have Tubing, and right in town, too.

10484 S. Timberlee Drive, TC 231-941-4142 SHANTY CREEK RESORTS

5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire 800-678-4111 • www.shantycreek.com

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville • 231-378-2000 www.crystalmountain.com BOYNE MOUNTAIN

1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls 231-549-6000 • www.boyne.com BOYNE HIGHLANDS

600 Highlands Drive, Harbor Springs 231-526-3000 • www.boyne.com

Because “just a kid” and “all grown up” are a world apart…

OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE &

BAY SIDE DOCS URGENT CARE present

Traverse Area Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic 4020 W. Royal Dr. TC ● (231) 421-8099

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SUBS SO

FAST

YOU’LL FREAK!

music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin book by Heather Hach

March 1-23 Curtain time now at 7:30 pm!

1217 E. FRONT ST. 231.929.2999

FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Show Sponsors Parsons Law Firm • WKHQ-FM Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Mills Benefit Group • Everywhere UGO WTCM-AM 580 • National Endowment for the Arts

TICKETS 231.947.2210 www.oldtownplayhouse.com

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Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.

JOHN WESLEY

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BY KIM BURCH AND JACQUIE THOMAS

DO ALL THE GOOD YOU CAN… During the Christmas season, service opportunities are aplenty. Our hearts are filled with Christmas spirit, our hands are ready to extend and our pocketbooks are easily opened.

But what happens after Christmas? The once-beautiful packages lay discarded and torn, the trees are tossed to the curb and the twinkling lights are extinguished.

Is that all there is? Just a once-a-year time to give back, to say thanks for all you have and to pay it forward?

Not if you live in Traverse City, a community of churches, agencies and local businesses that have come together in one mission: Do All the Good You Can.

IN ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN… The mission is simple, the servants are many and the projects reach needs both locally and globally. Traverse City is known throughout the country for its beautiful beaches and rich traditions in summer and skiing in winter. But what makes this city special are its people, and how they give of their time and talents in the care of their community—they own it.

Traverse City has a reputation. Every school, church, agency and event runs on volunteers.

Volunteer power has created the most popular and successful festivals, races and cultural events in the country and the best environment to extend care and compassion to fellow citizens.

Traverse City has so many opportunities to volunteer that you could work at a different place every day for a full year and not even come close to doing it all. The Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter alone uses about 25,000 volunteer hours per season; United Way’s RSVP program has 266 active volunteers; and Grace Episcopal Church has more than 63 ministries with “too many volunteers to even count,” states Ann Hackett, church administrator.

Volunteers in Traverse City get hooked when they are young and continue throughout their lives. This gives our community its richness, connects us to each other and provides deep personal satisfaction.

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AT ALL THE TIMES YOU CAN… Can you volunteer more than once a year? Yes! Here are 12 months’ worth of giving opportunities.

FEBRUARY

When snow falls during American Heart Month, visit the Traverse Health Clinic to volunteer your medical, clerical, creative or planning skills. traversehealthclinic.org/volunteers

JANUARY During National Soup Month

Photo courtesy of Central Image Photo Team

plan to volunteer for the Traverse City Community Meals Program. • gtsafeharbor.org/community-resources.

MAY During National Transportation Month, become a

member of the Central Church transportation team that provides elderly members of the congregation with transportation to appointments. Contact Beth Whiting, parish nurse, at 946-5191 x33.

JUNE

Join the 2013 Ride for Haiti June 12 to 15 in Grand Haven to celebrate Great Outdoors Month. Riders gather donations to raise funds and awareness for the Haitian Artisans for Peace and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Projects. • haitiride.org.

SEPTEMBER

Become a Kids Hope USA Mentor and celebrate Read a New Book Month by sharing a new book with a child. • kidshopeusa.org/partnerships/locations.

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OCTOBER During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, become a volunteer with the Munson Healthcare Women’s Cancer Fund. This great organization gives financial assistance and support to women, allowing them to fight their battle with dignity. • 935-6482.

MARCH

American Red Cross Month is a great time to become a volunteer instructor, take a lifesaving First Aid or CPR class or simply volunteer your time at the local chapter office. www.redcross.org

APRIL

Celebrate National Garden Month by joining the community Garden Team that prepares, plants, tends and harvests the one-acre garden at Christ United Methodist Church in Traverse City. foodrescuenw.org/garden.

JULY

Enjoy a picnic on the beach, following Church in the Park that meets every Sunday at Sunset Park on West Grand Traverse Bay. Make National Picnic Month the time you learn more about Central Church and the many ways it serves the Traverse City community. • tccentralumc.org.

AUGUST National Water Quality Month. The

Watershed Center for Grand Traverse Bay advocates for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and helps protect its 1,000-squaremile watershed. • gtbay.org.

DECEMBER

Celebrate Christmas by providing Christmas dinner to those in need. Donate food, deliver meals or serve on-site at Trinity Lutheran Church in Traverse City. Sandra Svec, holiday meal coordinator, at 263-7130.

NOVEMBER

The Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter is a beacon in the dark for the homeless and hurting in the Traverse City area. Churches, agencies and businesses come together to provide warm shelter and meals November through April. • gtsafeharbor.org/volunteer-center.

FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN… Family traditions invoke a sense of history, a strong sense of self and a sense of hope for the future. So, take time in this new year to start a new tradition with your family—volunteering year-round. Make it inter-generational. Make it meaningful. Make it memorable. Make the impact last for as long as you can.

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ABOVE: Sue "Zuzu' Burns with daughter Hillary Voight, who joined the Zu Crew a year ago.

ABOVE RIGHT: The now 20 year old recognizable tag.

BELOW: The Hot New Cuff recently added to the line are a must have!

Do You ZUZU? Welcome to the Warm Woolly World of Local Lake Leelanau company BaaBaaZuzu as it celebrates its 20th anniversary of making “bundling up” Fabulous! Not bad going for a chic and unique line that was born from a few beloved shrunken sweaters!

Today they ship to stores all over the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia and Korea, with plans to even ZuZu South America!

That’s a whole lotta wool.

The name BAABAAZUZU comes from the combination of ZuZu, owner and creator Sue Burns’ nickname, and BaaBaa for the wool. And here’s a little fun fact: When Sue and husband Kevin moved to Northern Michigan in 1986, they bought The Riverside Inn of Leland. Would you believe Kevin’s Lamb Dish was the specialty of the

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house? So there seems to be quite a “sheepish” connection to success.

Yes, this definitely counts as Art. It all started when Sue, who studied at Kendall College of Art and Design, was completely heartbroken 20 years ago. As the now infamous story goes, Kevin shrunk her favorite sweaters in the dryer.

CLOCKWISE: Gloves with a purpose - fashion and function.

Bright buttons are what create the magic finishing touches.

The behind the scenes cutting process.

These will keep your noggin warm, and looking good in pretty pastels.

Sad to say goodbye to those adored and now “mini sweaters,” and maybe suffering from a few “closure” issues, Sue unleashed her “crafty” side. She picked up a pair of sassy scissors and took to cutting, a little here and a little there, added some felt and a few sparkly buttons and Violà, new, funky and warm creations for her two then-young daughters were born. The sweaters inspired compliments galore, and being a long winter season, they were seen and worn a lot. The buzz grew, and Sue took on the challenge of teaching Kevin to sew. She was up to the task. “I grew up sewing like Danica Patrick probably grew up driving!” Sue explains.

Cool moms everywhere took notice and loved the snuggly creations. The line quickly expanded, and through the perfect merge of Fashion and Function, BaaBaaZuzu was born.

All BaaBaaZuzu creations are 100 percent vintage wool, upcycled and lovingly handcreated by local artisans. Each one is unique, just like the Winter Snowflakes. The designs keep us stylishly warm throughout the season, and include gloves, scarves, hats, vests and coats. What you don’t expect are “hot” additions to the brand such as bags, pins and bracelet cuffs made from recycled auto industry leather—all true fashion statements. BaaBaaZuzu also just successfully launched a men’s line. Now men can ZuZu, too.

Mary had a little lamb, and Sue has daughter Hillary Voight who joined the family business a year ago, She has moved on from her early days as mom’s model. Now Hillary is in charge of marketing and PR for the Zu Crew, as they

call it. It’s a big job, as this is an international company. But Hillary brings a family dynamic and new energy that resonates with a blog that keeps ZuZu fans connected—like Bo Peep and her sheep! They have fun with blogs entitled “Worst Sweater Wednesday” (fess up, you know you have one) and “Crazy Great Boutiques,” devoted to retailers who carry the line.

There is no WOOL being pulled over your EYES here! BaaBaaZuzu is the perfect haute couture line, born from the love of a sweater and the need for warmth in Northern Michigan, the state that’s even shaped like a mit! So join me in wishing them a happy 20th, and then ask yourself, Do You ZuZu? www.baabaazuzu.com.

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DECORATING IS LIKE MUSIC. Harmony is what we constantly strive for.

At home, we want a peaceful atmosphere where the objects are the notes and nothing is off-key.

CHARLOTTE MOSS, A PASSION FOR DETAILS

Oar with hooks • $xx

Hooked Wool TC Pillow • $56

Green Vintage Frame • $24 Pin Wheel Hooked Wool Rug • $132 STEWART –ZACKS is the place to find unique

Inspiration for your Home. The sign on Front St boasts that you will find inside Design/ Décor/Fabric/Rugs. But you are awed by so much more, it’s a true treasure to behold, and reminiscent to the old haberdashery stores of long ago. Like stepping into Aladdin’s cave there are magic carpets piled high, lamps, linens, accent pieces and upholstery samples galore. A towering wonderful wall of ribbon all the colors of the rainbow is one unexpected treat. The store is one of the oldest in town and for twenty years has been beautifying homes.

Lynn and David Starkey have been proud owners for the last seven. Lynn is in in the store daily, and with an interior design background she is in her element. She loves to create, coordinate and solve all your design problems.

Don’t forget to tell her we sent you! They even provide private shopping times upon request.

Hooked Wool Sailboat Pillow • $79

130 E. Front Street, Traverse City • 231-947-2322 VW Van • $65

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Stacked Stones Lamp • $59 Specialty Shade • $80

Thank you to all my Customers and Clients in 2012 for $13,500,000 in Closed Sales!!

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GLEN ARBOR: $989,000 SOLD March 2012 (LIST AGENT. Property was held in the same family for over 50 years)

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LELAND: $1,400,000 SOLD January 2012 Buyer through Cindy Anderson

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Visit us at our new showroom at 420 South Division Street. www.KitchenChoreography.net 231.932.9700 Designed especially with your family in mind, Kitchen Choreography offers cabinetry and interior design services for every room of your home. Complete with our exceptional service and attention to detail, we bring your version of “Perfect” to life.

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A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with LOVE AND DREAMS.

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If you find your passion in design meets at the intersection of modern architecture and farmhouse classic, reclaimed chic and rustic rugged, then you will love a furniture company that just launched right in our backyard.

Named MILLED HOME GOODS CO. , it was founded by Matt Voight, a talented fourth generation carpenter who has been working with wood and learning from his father since he was just a little boy, along with support from his wife Hillary. The Voights believe in simple, well-made products that are designed and crafted by hand, beautiful pieces of furniture to live with and use every day. Think Pottery Barn meets Anthropology cool, but the best part is that it’s Local. And if you are on the lookout for an elegant credenza, we caught you just in time. www.milledco.com

Home is truly “where the heart is,” and if you want to give yours some extra TLC, make sure you mark your calendar to attend the 2013 HOME BUILDERS EXPO Feb. 2 & 3 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. It’s the place to be, filled with home specialist professionals from throughout our entire area. Whatever your home needs, one trip to the expo will enlighten, entertain, educate and above all else give you some major “Homey” inspiration. You’ll want to click your heels and repeat after me, “There’s no place like Home.

There’s no place like Home.”

Green with Envy Every year, THE PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE polls designers and companies with well-known brands about colors they’re featuring. This information informs its decision about what hue will tinge the next 12 months.

For 2013, the company has bestowed the distinction of COLOR OF THE YEAR on the shade its database identifies as 17-5641: Emerald Green.

“Green is the most abundant hue in nature — the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone, said. “It’s also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity—no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.” The firm characterized emerald as vivid, verdant and promoting balance and harmony. To have all those qualities within your home, here are some Green ideas.

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Angela Goodall is the lead designer and co-owner of Kitchen Choreography with her husband Mike. She recently had the honor of being invited by acclaimed quartz producer, Cambria Quartz, to help select 2013’s natural quartz custom designer palette.

Only two designers were chosen from Michigan, with a total of 13 nationally.

This lady really knows her stuff!

Remodeling PROCESS

DESIGN BEFORE BUDGETING

First and foremost, you need to hire a designer to develop the overall project, complete with drawings and material selections. Oftentimes, a contractor is the first to be brought in and asked to develop a budget estimate. Without having a design in place and materials selected, that estimate can only be a “best guess.” You should expect to pay a modest fee to have a professional in home consultation. The designer can only give you their best design after seeing the space, analyzing if adjoining rooms will be affected or need to be part of the flow, taking measurements, analyzing the natural light sources and the overall feeling of the space.

ONE STOP SHOPPING

When selecting a design professional specific to kitchen and bath, you should develop a relationship with a company you will have involved from start to finish.

So you are thinking of remodeling a kitchen or bath. No doubt the thought of where to begin can be overwhelming, but hopefully we can answer some questions and give some guidance to get you started.

Most kitchen and bath BEFORE AFTER firms include the price of the cabinetry design with the cabinetry package. This will save you money when you choose to use that firm to purchase your product from. Designers that also sell the product, have an extensive knowledge in investments and not easily changed. fees associated in making Your designer should “interview” you modifications to manufactured cabinetry and get to know how your family uses and the options the cabinet lines have the space. There is no dollar amount to offer. Unless you have decided to that can be put on having spaces that automatically use custom cabinetry, function exactly as you want them having the designer supply the product to and suit your daily needs. I firmly gives you seamless transition from the believe that, when done properly, design phase to installation. remodeling can dramatically add to your family’s quality of life. A kitchen FUNCTION BEFORE FORM that is designed specifically to perform Updating your space to take on a for how your family lives will encourage new look is often one of the driving more home cooked meals, quality time factors behind remodeling. However, spent together and help alleviate some both kitchens and baths are major of the stress our busy lives can bring.

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BEFORE: 420 S. Division pre-renovation

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EVERYONE KNOWS THE HOUSE, the

road is so well-traveled today. It’s the big white house on Division with the carriage house in the back. Chances are, you have driven by 420 S. Division and wondered what it looks like on the inside, what it would be like to live in such a house.

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ABOVE:The custom designed kitchen that is so very obviously not vintage! But stunning nonetheless.

BELOW: The dynamic duo themselves who are thanked by the community for restoring the house to its splendor, Angela and Mike Goodall.

WHEN THE HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1896 as part of the State Hospital

property, now known as Buildings #79 and #81, it was the home of the steward of the State Hospital and his family. The house reflected the steward’s position of great prestige at the turn of the 20th century.

As Traverse City grew and Division became the trunk line in and out of town, the house changed hands multiple times. It started to show signs of its age.

All of that changed in June of 2011. Angela Goodall, owner and lead designer of Kitchen Choreography, was meeting with a client to discuss a renovation to a home she had just purchased on auction. Angela noticed that 420 S. Division was going to auction a couple of weeks later. She was excited and discussed the idea of moving their interior design business to a new location—one with better visibility, a home that everyone knows—with her husband and business partner Michael. Old homes had always been their passion and renovating one was no mystery to the couple, who have lived in a historic home in downtown Traverse City for the last 15 years. A week before the auction, an open house was held. When Mike and Angela walked through the front doors, their minds were made up. It was time for someone to restore The Steward’s Residence to her former beauty.

The auction took place on June 25, when Mike and Angela were out of town at a family wedding. A very good friend and local realtor, Ron Williamson, stood in their place. It was a nerve-wracking morning, bidding via text and at one point thinking they had lost the bid. But a few minutes later, a text came through asking what name they wanted on the title.

Next came the task of approaching the Joint Planning Commission to have the zoning changed, getting financing within 30 days and beginning the designing and bidding process for construction. Angela and local architect Robert A. Yvon worked diligently to develop a plan that updated the structure but maintained

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The new bathroom that occupies the space that was the kitchen when the home was built.

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LEFT: Small details add color and texture to give a vintage feel to modern light fixtures. ABOVE: The original enclosed porch that was removed to create the new stairwell down. ABOVE RIGHT: The first light fixture that was purchased. Angela knew it would be beautiful hanging in the window. BELOW TOP: Artisan designed sinks by Kohler are the perfect fit. BELOW BOTTOM LEFT: Old trolley cables converted to accent lighting were the perfect feel for a room thomas Edison may do some inventing in.

her integrity. The biggest challenges were that the home did not have a main floor bathroom and a new stairwell to the lower level needed to be added. A small, 200-square-foot addition, meant to look like a porch that had been enclosed somewhere in time, was designed off of the north end of the building. The porch on the south side of the home was carefully removed and a foundation was put in to create the new stairway down.

All building materials were repurposed. The Goodalls reused windows, siding and interior doors. The new door into the bathroom is the original exterior entrance into the kitchen. Barn wood from a barn in Bellaire was used for the flooring in the porch addition, beams from the attic were used as stair stringers. The Goodalls’ intentions were clear to anyone who worked on the house: The original structure was to remain intact as much as humanly possible and anything removed was to be saved. The electricity was all updated, but the original fixtures were rewired and reused. Air conditioning was added, but it was built into the cabinetry so as not to disturb the lath and plaster. The windows were fixed where needed and re-glazed, and the exterior was painted to match the original color that was discovered when the porch was removed to create the stairwell.

The Goodalls are very proud of the care taken to renovate the Steward’s Residence. The home very much lives like a modern day residence, but the design speaks to the era in which it was built. Stop in for a personal tour. The staff of Kitchen Choreography welcome you to their new home.

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Holding these babies in my arms makes me realize the MIRACLE my husband and I began.

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Cabin Fever: Indoor Fun Come winter, when you’re trapped indoors with the grandkids it’s tempting to cozy up on the couch for a movie and popcorn. But it’s healthier for everyone to get some exercise instead. Here are five fun ways to stay active and have some Grand Old Fun! TREASURE HUNT

FREEZE DANCE

Hide little notes with riddles around the house that will lead the children from one location to another, with a treasure to find at the end.

Round up some CDs and ask the kids to spread out and dance however they like to the different songs. When you stop the music, everyone must freeze until the next tune begins

ANIMAL CHARADES

Draw or paste pictures of your young grandchildren’s favorite animals on index cards. Ask each child to select a card and act out how the animal walks, climbs or moves.

NON-BOARD GAMES

Invest in a supply of games that actually get kids running, jumping and stretching, such as Cranium Hullabaloo, Hyper Dash or the classic Twister. Or have your grandkids bring DANCE LESSONS Take a trip back in time and teach the their video games that encourage exercise, like the Wii Fit system or grandkids the steps to one of your Dance, Dance Revolution. You will favorite dances, be it the Hustle, the have a blast.

Jitterbug or the Mashed Potato.

No Bananas About It! About 54 percent of boomers between the ages of 55 and 64 have high blood pressure, and nearly two thirds of those over 65 do, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you’re one of them, you may be controlling your blood pressure with an ACE inhibitor. Brand names include Monopril, Zestril and Univasc. Most generic ACE inhibitors end with the letters “pril.” These meds can raise the potassium levels in your body, which can cause your heart to beat irregularly, leading to cardiac arrest in severe cases. To keep levels from climbing even higher, limit potassium-rich foods like bananas, spinach and other leafy greens, sweet potatoes, and salt substitutes that contain potassium. Talk to your doctor about other medicines you take, and always read the labels.

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IT’S JUST AN OLD WIVES’ TALE! Turns out what you’ve always preached, “Don’t Leave the House with Wet Hair—You’ll Catch a Cold,” is really a Myth: The fact is colds and flu are caused by germs, not by a wet head. We catch colds by exposure to viruses. Despite this, in a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, 40 percent of mothers surveyed said they believed sending their kids out in the cold weather would cause them to get sick.

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The Winter Sun Sets The winters in northern Michigan are really special. The snow and ice transform the landscape into rolling mounds of pure white crystal. I love being in the woods and along the shore, sharing in Nature’s casual pace.

On the night of this photo I was walking the shoreline at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula watching the sun slowly extinguish from view below the horizon. The infinite expanse of glimmering white snow before me was set aglow with the lingering pinks and purples of dusk.

The warmth of that day’s sun had formed vast puddles, dotting the length of an endless sea of ice. This night’s magical light filled me up and erased a hundred days of gray.

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