PEOPLE BARBER See caption on page 54
BARTENDER/MIXOLOGIST See caption at left
LOCAL TV NEWS TEAM 9&10 Covering all corners of the North and its stories—big, cool, curious and sweet. Special shout out to Michelle Dunaway: Thanks for shining your camera and your smile on Traverse Magazine every month on the The Four!
BUILDER
»»7&4 (2)
Socks Construction, Traverse City The firm’s mantra: A desire to create spectacular architectural spaces that connect people to their communities and to nature. TC thanks you, Socks.
»»Michigan This Morning, Fox 32 (3)
»»Paul Maurer General Contracting, Traverse City (3)
FISHING CHARTER BOAT CAPTAIN
»»Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate, Walloon Lake (2)
»»Shugart Builders, Traverse City (2)
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»»Keith Kucynski, Ludington High School (2)
»»Honor Bank, Honor (3)
»»Jan Clark, Shanty Creek Resort (3)
MacKenzie Bickel, Mt. Holiday Race Team The Jr. Olympic podium finisher, MidAmerica Cup winner, US Development Team member and US Nationals qualifier has come full circle coaching local youth.
Bay Area Pet Hospital, Dr. Whitney Jencka Dr. Whitney has two pets: Mae, an unreasonably smart mixed breed dog, and Brick, a talkative cat. She’s ready for whatever hairball your pet throws. »»Dr. Kathryn Cochran, Suttons Bay Animal Hospital (2) »»Dr. Jennifer Klabunde, Northwood Animal Hospital (3)
LOCAL SOLO MUSICIAN
»»Joshua Davis, Traverse City (2) »»Miriam Pico, Traverse City (3)
»»Petoskey State Park, Petoskey (2) »»Point Betsie Lighthouse Beach, Frankfort (3)
BEACH TO BRING DOG
VETERINARIAN
Levi Britton, Traverse City When this Traverse City native and music legend (he’s toured with the Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Lighthouse and way more) faced a life-threatening illness this winter, his hometown responded by putting his GoFundMe page over goal. Check out his FB page to see where he’ll be performing this summer. Glad you’re back at it, Levi!
Van's Beach, Leland The only challenge here? To remember to look down, what with Leland Harbor, North Manitou Island and Lake Michigan snagging your attention.
»»Dana Frank, Nub’s Nob (2)
»»Seth Kilbourn, Roscommon High School (3)
»»Mike, Christal, and Joel WTCM (3)
PLACES
BEACH FOR ROCK HUNTING SKI INSTRUCTOR
»»Interlochen Public Radio (2)
»»Allen-Kent Photography, Traverse City (T3)
»»TBA Credit Union, Traverse City (2)
»»Weston Buchan, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, Traverse City (3)
Chad Mielens, Traverse City West Senior High Pretty impressive, Mr. Mielens, given this was your first year at TC West! Principal Joe Esper tells us what you’re doing right: “Students like him because he pushes them to get better in a calm, respectful and supportive way.” We like your style.
Mikey Zeroe & Chase Grant, 104.5 BOB FM These two pledged to chug an entire bottle of hot sauce if they won our Red Hot Best contest. Okay Northern Michigan, let’s hold ’em to it!
»»Exposures by Rah, Interlochen (T3)
4Front Credit Union, Traverse City Members love their hometown approach combined with cutting-edge financial tools. They also appreciate the 4Front mission: To reward members, not to make money for shareholders.
HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR
LOCAL RADIO HOST OR TEAM
»»Windborne Photographic Studios, Traverse City (2)
BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
REALTOR Holly Hack EXIT Realty Paramount, Traverse City Contemporary? Classic? Country? Cottage? Count on Holly to make your real estate wishes come true.
Arts make Andrejka a standout. More importantly: She’ll teach your wedding party to tap dance.
Good Harbor Beach, Good Harbor You will throw that stick and throw that stick and throw that stick … good thing this sandy stretch of bliss is so beautiful. »»Esch Road Beach, Empire (2) »»Elberta Beach, Elberta (3)
BEST PLACE TO GET A LOCAL T-SHIRT M22, Traverse City As they say, it’s not a road, or even a T-shirt. It’s a lifestyle. »»High Five Threads, Traverse City (2)
WEDDING FLORIST Victoria's Floral Design, Benzonia Fulfilling floral fantasies for almost 20 years, this one-stop shop also offers decor rentals and wedding planning packages. »»The Blossom Shop, Traverse City (2) »»Floral Underground, Traverse City (3)
»»Tee See Tee, Traverse City (3)
BLACK DIAMOND SKI HILL Buck, Crystal Mountain Manicured slope (unless it’s a pow day) perfect for long arching turns and enough pitch to make things exciting. Insider’s tip: Even late on that powder day, find it fresh by the lift towers.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
»»Scarface, Nub's Nob (2)
Andrejka Photography, Petoskey An affinity for working with people combined with her background in Fine
»»Gorge, Crystal Mountain (3)
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