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Democracy Trump continues to undermine Americans’ faith in democracy. When an October 2016 poll showed him trailing by 11 points, Trump said the election had many fraudulent voters but offered no evidence. Eventually Trump appointed a commission to look into voter fraud. He appointed Kanas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and Vice President Mike Pence. After eight months, the commission found only a couple cases of allege voter fraud and a Republican judge concluded they were largely created by confusion and administrative error. The commission closed down without a report. Previous Republican administrations complained of voter fraud, so the Justice Department, led by John Ashcroft, set out to hunt down the fraudulent voters. The investigation looked into hundreds of campaigns, in which a total of 197 million votes had been cast, and they convicted precisely twenty-six cases of voter fraud. Despite the lack of evidence, Trump continues to declare voter fraud even before the current election. He suggests that voting by mail will create extensive voter fraud and the results may not be known for days or even months before the votes are counted. Apparently, Trump has not noticed that five states have been voting by mail in prior elections with no complaints nor delays. Given the pandemic, many states are moving towards voting by mail to make it safer to vote. Instead of helping this process, Trump appointed a new Postmaster General who has undermined the post office. The only threat is that making voting safer and easier will be increased voter turnout. Protect our democracy. Vote early. Ronald Marshall, Petoskey To Republicans Republicans, I think I get it. You’ve always voted Republican. You believe in the Republican ideology. You readily support the Republican party and its candidates. I respect that. But do you really feel in your heart and your head that Donald Trump is the best face for the real, true Republican party? Does he really represent your ideals and beliefs? I would like to think you only voted for him because he ran as a Republican and now

Connie Rumbach, Cedar He’s No Jack Kennedy In Ms. Dahlstrom’s letter (Express, Sept. 21) she states, “Theodore Roosevelt would not have agreed to any of the current Republican mentality, and we don’t either.” May I offer up “John F. Kennedy would not have agreed to any of the current Democrat mentality, and we don’t either.” Mick Couturier, Lake Ann Biden And China Joe Biden is a classic DC swamp creature, forty-seven years rubber mouthing on the taxpayer’s dime, accomplishing nothing except becoming a millionaire. Voting Biden? Please view “Riding the Dragon” by Peter Schweizer. China is on track to dominate us militarily and economically by 2030. They would love to set us against the Russians to eliminate us both. They are ecstatic over the racial chaos that is dividing and weakening us. China launched this virus, has 1.3 billion people and under five-thousand deaths, with billions invested here stealthily controlling U.S. businesses. Billions created by the thousands of U.S. industries and millions of U.S. jobs shipped to China by globalists like Biden. U.S. tech billionaires helped build the control and surveillance system that now totally enslaves the Chinese people and are currently installing a similar and health-threatening 5G system here. These billionaires now decide who and what you’re allowed to see and hear on their monopoly internet platforms. These anti-American elements have attacked your 2016 vote nonstop for four years in their belief that Americans are stupid enough to blame the president for the disruption and chaos they deliberately created. VOTE. William Minore, Grawn Good News? How about changing the letters section, to something a bit more constructive and less divisive. This page could be used for so many other causes besides rants and complaints. Maybe a page devoted to positive things happening in our community. I was thinking that readers could write in and describe their person of the week, local accomplishments, volunteers of the week. Helping the world to be a better place!

in Benzonia Twp., around the state and the country, about the upcoming election. Because Joe & DNC have turned their backs to us, some of you have told me that you are voting third party again or that you were not voting at all. Believe me, I feel your pain! I have struggled with this, prayed about it, and finally reached a conclusion. When I cast my vote for Biden/Harris, it won’t be for him, her, nor the DNC. My vote will be against Trump! And after we win, I will hold their feet to the fire until they realize that we matter too and deserve the “equality for all” that they promised us. So remember what we did here in Michigan after they murdered our brothers Tom & Rollie at Rainbow Farm. Think about where we are now, and what we have accomplished by coming together and working as a team. Are we growing and consuming our plants in peace today, here in Michigan? Most Democrats (more than Republicans) have shown us that they understand us. For this reason, I will vote a straight Democrat ticket, and I hope that you all will join me, because I do not believe that we can survive another four years of what we have now. Let us all help our country get back on the road to peace and compassion so that love can conquer all. Until we can hug each other and share our doobies together again, please stay safe & healthy!

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Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council is raising money to endow a journalism award in honor of Greg Reisig, NMEAC’s long-time chair who died suddenly of cancer earlier this month. The loss of Reisig was both a crushing blow and a complete surprise for the nonprofit, which has many members but found Reisig at the center of almost everything. NMEAC’s 40year history, with Reisig the driving force for the last decade or so, was profiled in the Aug. 22 edition of Northern Express. “He was at our board meeting on August 13 and he seemed absolutely normal. Then about a week later we heard that he was going to the hospital,” said board member June Thaden. “It was so immediate. None of us had any idea.” The Greg Reisig Prize for Environmental Journalism will be given out each year to honor a person who has produced a work that has had (or is likely to have) a great impact on environmental justice or protection in northern Michigan. The $1,000 award will go to the charity of the recipient’s choice. For more, visit nmeac.org.

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She made headlines (well, locally anyway) with her visit to the Grand Traverse region, and now you can get an unvarnished glimpse into the life of Paris Hilton, the original influencer, in a powerful new documentary. Taking you behind the picture perfect selfies and ditsy blonde persona, this YouTube Original reveals a hard-working, intelligent woman who would rather stay home scrapbooking than go out on the town. Featuring candid interviews with those closest to her and raw vulnerability from Paris herself, you’ll never hear “That’s Hot” the same way again. But beyond showing all the ways she has been unjustly maligned and misunderstood by the media and public, the film takes a step further exposing the very real trauma she and others have suffered at the hands of the troubled-teen industry. Streaming on YouTube.

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice at Third Coast Bakery It’s pumpkin spice time, readers. No, we don’t mean lattes…we mean donuts. Third Coast Bakery in Traverse City is serving up seasonal favorites, and we gave two of them a try. First up: the sugared pumpkin, the love child of cinnamon sugar and pumpkin spice. It’s everything you love about a fall sweet, and pairs perfectly with a hot beverage from the bakery. Try the Sandbar Latte, a signature drink with brown sugar cinnamon and espresso. Second, we sampled the maple pumpkin, which adds a maple icing to the pumpkin base. The verdict: equally delicious and sure to be a hit for those with a hearty sweet tooth. To balance out the sugar, opt for a Golden Spiced Chai, with immune-boosting turmeric, ginger root, vanilla, and warm spices. But the biggest selling point for Third Coast is that they’re a gluten-free and dairy-free bakery. (Most of their products are also vegan and free of soy.) While this might not make donuts “healthy,” per se, it sure makes them easier to enjoy for folks with allergies or restrictions. To get your own sugary goodness, stop by Third Coast Bakery at 523 Munson Ave or order online at thirdcoastbakery.com.

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The Glen Lake Community Library moved into its new home earlier this month following a successful fundraising campaign and construction that began in 2019. “People have been really happy with what they’re finding in the building. Traffic has definitely increased,” said library director David Diller. “Each day it feels more like home.” The library in Empire was established in 1977 and spent its first years in an old rented building on Front Street before moving into a modified fire hall in 1982 that was added onto repeatedly, doubling in size twice by 1996. After an operating millage was passed in 2016 in each of the three townships served by the library, its board hired consultants to determine what the library needed and two years later a capital campaign was launched and soon raised $1.75 million to build a state-of-theart, modern library.

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Explore and discover great red wines of Leelanau Peninsula. Takes place weekdays during Oct. Tickets are $25 per person; includes a souvenir wine glass, a complimentary red wine pour at each of more than 20 participating wineries offering diverse red wines, and a $5 donation to the American Red Cross. lpwines.com

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bottoms up Sparta and Hail Now that Big Ten football is back, we’re also celebrating the launch of two new brews from North Peak: Sparta and Hail. Sparta is an American IPA apparently made to be drunk while watching MSU; it has a “crisp maltiness and hop profile of Simcoe, Citra, and Cascade hops with notes of tangerine and grapefruit.” Hail is a Michigan IPA, is well-balanced and hop-forward, and is actually brewed with maize (yellow flaked corn) and blue (corn grits). Both beers are available in individual cans and six-packs at retailers, and on draft at select bars. Might be good to have a few of each on hand when the Spartans take on the Wolverines in Ann Arbor on Halloween day.

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spectator by Stephen Tuttle Project 1619, a product of New York Times Magazine writers, is a potential public school curriculum that attempts to redefine early U.S. history by making the assertion that slavery and Black Americans were the keystone to our creation and development. It posits our country’s birth was not 1776, but 1619, the year Virginia colony imported the first African slaves. It suggests our Founders’ lofty ideals weren’t quite so lofty and that “all men are created equal” business was far afield from what was believed and practiced. They have a point. The authors of Project 1619, which is still a work in progress, could have gone back even farther. The Spanish brought African slaves to what is now Florida as early

The “1776 Commission” will be created, he says, to develop a “patriotic education.” Well, okay, but the so-called patriotic version of American history is what most of us already received. It involves hero worship of the Founders, no hint they ever did anything wrong, and a literal whitewashing of much of our early reality. While lauding the Great American Experiment, we’ve cleverly skipped over too much of the unpleasantness. Yet the darkness that lurks in the shadows is integral to understanding our development as a country. Slavery isn’t the only stain. Our horrific treatment of indigenous people is as old as our enslavement of Africans. The first recorded massacre occurred in today’s Florida in 1536. Hernando de Soto, unable to enslave local inhabitants, killed them all

Our history books didn’t really cover much of that. And we completely ignored what the Western Hemisphere might have been like before Europeans showed up. as 1526, but it wasn’t yet a colony. That offense laid the groundwork for the influx of slaves yet to come. The commerce in human beings in North America was nearly a century old by the time Virginia got around to importing their own. By 1776, slavery was perfectly legal and existed in all 13 colonies (Vermont was the first to abolish it a year later). The Declaration of Independence makes no specific mention of slavery, though it does manage to get in a line about “... merciless Indian Savages...” At least 41 of the 56 signers of the Declaration were slaveholders. Our Constitution fails to abolish slavery and makes reference to it tangentially in a particularly dehumanizing way: Every slave counts as 60 percent of a person for taxation purposes. Eleven of the 39 who signed the Constitution were slaveholders. To their credit, some refused to sign because the document permitted slavery. In fact, the Constitution and early laws surgically removed plenty of people from plenty of rights. Voting, for example, was restricted to white, male property owners. So was gun ownership. Thomas Jefferson’s soaring, inclusive rhetoric at the beginning of our Declaration didn’t actually include more than half the country. Jefferson and 11 other early presidents were also slaveholders. We didn’t get around to abolishing slavery until 1865, allowing women to vote in federal elections until 1920 or creating the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts until 1965. President Donald Trump, aware Project 1619 is now being taught in some schools, is shocked by this “radical, left-wing propaganda” and has proposed his own alternative.

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instead. The notion of “manifest destiny,” that we were ordained by the Almighty to conquer the West, wasn’t sent down from on high but was created by a newspaper columnist. Women had rights roughly akin to what we see in restrictive Muslim countries today, which is to say not many. Our history books didn’t really cover much of that. And we completely ignored what the Western Hemisphere might have been like before Europeans showed up. Charles C. Mann’s “1491” is a remarkable look at thriving civilizations, including as many as 25 million tribal people already in North America when Europeans showed up. There are legitimate researchers and historians who question Project 1619’s claim that the U.S. was built primarily on the backs of slaves. And it omits too much to be a reliable substitute for traditional history courses. But it could be a useful addition. There is nothing wrong with telling our school children the whole story of American history, warts and all. The truth of our history including slavery, our abysmal treatment of indigenous peoples, and our dismissal of women are not pieces of propaganda but an honest part of our history. So, too, are the lofty goals of equality and fairness for all, and the slow but real progress we’ve made. We are currently reckoning with racial justice issues that have been percolating for more than two centuries, but we are still trying. It should be okay to tell our children the American experiment is a noble one born of high ideals not yet reached but to which we still aspire. And that we acknowledge the worst of our past so we are not doomed to repeat it. That would be a patriotic education.

MORE REASONS TO HEAD NORTH Pandemic Brings Even More Heat To A White-Hot Real Estate Market By Ross Boissoneau There’s a mad dash going on in real estate: companies bailing on their massive corporate office buildings, families relocating from big cities to suburbs and safer small towns. And northern Michigan appears to be one of the places many are choosing, with realtors across the north reporting that demand from out-oftowners has never been higher. “I think some people from out of the area, large metropolitan areas, decided ‘I don’t want to get caught there again,’” said Pat O’Brien of Pat O’Brien Associates in Boyne City. Ginny Fey of Real Estate One in Traverse City concurred. “I got calls from New York, Chicago, even Grand Rapids. They wanted to go to a safer place,” she said. For some, it meant purchasing a second home. Others were making their second home their primary residence, while many were just intent on moving, whether it meant working from home or not working at all. “People are retiring earlier than they planned because they want to get out of the city,” said Fey. Whether Manistee or Harbor Springs, Traverse City or Boyne City, the lure of “Up North” has long attracted those interested in a more laid-back lifestyle. And with technology enabling instant communication and virtual work, people can easily live outside major metropolitan areas. Goodbye Chicago, hello Cheboygan? For some, yes. “I got a lot of calls from people leaving urban areas,” echoed TJ Shimek of Serbin Real Estate in Glen Arbor. Greg Bosscher of Five Star Real Estate in Cadillac said sales there have grown in large part for people within a three-hour drive, which allows them to stay connected with their previous hometown, which makes his city appealing for both lifestyle and proximity. “Cadillac has really been on people’s radar for a couple years, but now it’s really on the radar,” he said. But it extends further than that. Jennifer Gaston of RE/MAX Bayshore in Traverse City

said buyers are coming from both downstate and out of state. “Ann Arbor, Detroit, Kalamazoo, but also Texas, Florida, the West Coast. Everybody has ties (here) somehow – relatives, vacations. It (moving to the region) has always been their desire,” she said. For many, the pandemic has just moved up their timetable. “It’s made everyone become decisive. Due to COVID, they’re not on the fence anymore,” Gaston added. Shimek recently sold a property to a couple who had been living in New Jersey. The wife was originally from Watervale [Michigan], and they harbored a dream to move back to the region someday. Then COVID-19 hit. “Both their jobs went remote. I found them a nice place in Frankfort,” Shimek said. Some buyers are visiting tourists who just never go home. Glen Lake Schools graduate Lily Christiansen and her fiancé (also a Michigan native) were visiting the area earlier this summer looking at wedding venues. They never left. “In Chicago, we had a 900-square-foot apartment. Staying here, there’s space.” Is their move permanent? Perhaps. “My fiancé is in real estate and works with people across the U.S. I’m in marketing. It’s made us realize you don’t need to be in a metro area to have a successful career,” she said. She has since gotten out of her lease in Chicago and put the contents of her apartment in storage. But pandemic isn’t the only reason for the surge in sales. The market was already on pace for a record year before things were shut down, with the inventory of homes for sale shrinking each month. Then came COVID-19. Then the interest rates dropped to historic lows. And supply and demand grew even farther apart. Gini Pelton of Century 21 in Manistee said if a home is ready to sell – meaning minor repairs are taken care of and it is clean and uncluttered – it will garner between six and 18 showings, with multiple offers driving the price up beyond asking. “If it’s under $200,000, it’s gone. For $250,000, maybe more than two days (on the market),” she said.

That’s the story everywhere. “In Boyne City, between $200,000 and $400,000 is on fire,” said O’Brien, noting how such homes will typically garner multiple offers, often above asking price. And though being “in town” -- where people can walk to school, shops, churches or restaurants -- has been considered more desirable of late, the pandemic has seemingly mitigated that trend. Space to move around means smaller communities and rural areas are again finding favor. “Kaleva is a rural town,” said Pelton of the small berg in Manistee County. “I had three closings there in August. That’s a lot.” Gaston said retirees are still likely to be looking at more central locations, often preferring condominium living. Families are looking for a larger home, with the school district typically seen as more important than a downtown location. The impact of the pandemic on northern Michigan’s commercial real estate market is less clear, at least thus far. Many commercial realtors say the commercial market tends to

see changes later than in residential, though volatility has certainly set in. “There was a flurry of activity when it opened up, then it calmed. Then August picked up again,” said Dan Stiebel of Coldwell Banker Commercial in Traverse City. He said he has worked with some potential buyers interested in moving to the area who were looking for business opportunities. “I had a few who wanted to move (here) and buy a business,” he said. Others who intended to leave northern Michigan for jobs in larger cities have put the brakes on. “One client who has a small business wanted to move to the city and take a marketing job. Her goals may be different from six months ago, maybe staying.” The most recent statistics from the Traverse Area Association of Realtors bear out what realtors say about a white-hot northern Michigan home sales market. Within Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim and Kalkaska counties in August, 423 single family homes were sold for a total dollar volume of $162.6 million -- both all-time highs.

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MOVING DIRT AND STONE opinion BY Gary Howe This year is taking a toll on me. I’m more sluggish. It’s harder to get out of bed each morning. I have muscle pain that I didn’t have in 2019. My fingers have lost some of their sense of touch. I haven’t yet been tested, but I’m sure my ailments aren’t COVID-19. Still, I feel confident the pandemic is at least partly to blame. I’m not complaining, though. These bodily ailments come with the territory of coping with what is increasingly being vilified just by the simple act of uttering its name: the year 2020. I suspect that for decades to come, just saying Twenty-Twenty will be enough to conjure up the chaos, uncertainty, strife, stress, and sadness of this damnable year.

was building inside of me, I’d exorcise it by relocating a stack of forgotten creosote-soaked wood. I’ve carried this practice, a therapeutic hobby of sorts, into adulthood. When times are tough, I move heavy things. I live in Traverse City on a tenth of an acre. This summer, I’ve moved a couple of tons of dirt and a few tons of stone and brick. On my tiny plot of land, I’ve planted five new trees. It turns out that’s one tree for each milestone death from COVID-19. A thousand. Ten thousand. Fifty thousand. One hundred thousand. Two hundred thousand. I’m anticipating planting one or two more before the end of the year.

All this is to say, I wish everyone the time and space and energy to dive into the activity that provides balance and a mental health break. It’s not always possible.

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We mark certain tragic days, like 9/11, by their numerical date. Why not an entire year? There are three months left. Instead of asking what else can go wrong, we ask—what else will go wrong? 2020. With extended time at home and pent up anxiety ticking away, my body also aches in part because I’ve turned to an old standby I’ve used throughout my life to transport me through the uncertain times. I’ve been digging. I’ve been moving dirt and stones to and fro, sometimes without any real plan in mind. All to find a balance. There’s always a hole that needs to be dug. Undug holes keep me busy. Digging defrags my brain, one that is increasingly clogged up with news of trials and travails.

I’m doing heavy lifting elsewhere as well. I’m wearing a mask when I leave home. I’m staying informed and learning more than I ever wanted to know about pandemics and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. I’m following politics and am ready to vote when my ballot arrives. And, I’m examining the privilege afforded me just because I am a middle-class white male. There is a lot of lifting required this year. Say his name: George Floyd.

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Moving mud and stone is therapeutic for me. It puts me in a flow where all that, out there, can be processed in the background. Many readers are doing other things to find their flow, like running, walking, and biking. Or gardening or learning to meditate or doing more yoga. The stress of 2020 is real.

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“I WANT TO MOVE THE NEEDLE.” Crystal Mountain’s CEO Jim MacInnes is a strong believer in clean energy and the fact that the nation’s power grid needs to be modernized to accommodate it. But you won’t find solar panels or wind turbines at his resort.

By Patrick Sullivan There is likely no business leader in northern Michigan more outspoken about clean energy than Jim MacInnes, CEO and Co-Owner of Crystal Mountain. Yet when you visit the 1,500-acre ski and golf resort near Thompsonville, very little evidence of that is in sight. Roofs are not festooned with solar panels; there is no wind turbine towering above the ski runs. MacInnes hasn’t done the things that could signal most loudly his dedication to eliminating sources of carbon in the atmosphere. MacInnes believes that would be posturing and an insignificant contribution to a cause that he holds dear. He’d rather focus on bigger things. “People always ask me, when are you going to have a wind turbine? I don’t know if we ever will, really,” MacInnes said. “I want to move the needle. I don’t just want to say, hey, look, I’ve got a wind turbine.” So, behind the scenes, MacInnes works to move the needle by serving as the governorappointed chair of the Michigan Utility Consumer Participation Board, where he nudges utilities away from fossil fuels. He lobbies Cherryland Electric Cooperative to expand their renewables portfolio. But MacInnes would really rather not talk about that right now. He is more interested in talking about the nation’s power

grid and how it needs to be overhauled to accommodate renewable energy producers. Today, the United States is essentially three power grids: the east, the west and Texas. The east and the west are separated by something dissecting the country called a “seam” that bottlenecks power transfer back and forth and hinders power distribution. MacInnes wants people to know that this system needs to be overhauled, and transmission lines need to be improved, so that the nation can use clean energy smartly and take advantage of wind where there is wind and sun where there is sun. “The technology is here,” he said. “It’s not like, ‘Oh, hey, can we do this?’ It’s here. It can be done.” Northern Express talked to MacInnes about what can be done in Michigan to make a power grid that can distribute clean energy.

of capital in itself, but I also feel that I’d rather spend my time advocating for clean energy with utilities and in other venues. Take for example our utility Cherryland Electric, which has been quite progressive. They are providing us with 60 percent zero-carbon electricity. Wolverine Power is their power supplier and Wolverine provides power to eight different co-ops. So, they’re providing all the co-ops with 60 percent zero-carbon electricity. So rather than saying, oh I have a wind turbine, if I spend my time advocating for larger-scale clean energy deployment, that really is a better use of my time and my money. It’s hard for us to make a difference, even at Crystal Mountain. In the end we really need to move the needle.

Northern Express: You don’t have solar panels or a turbine here at the resort. Tell me about that.

Macinnes: Wolverine Power, which supplies all the co-ops up here, they are at 62 percent zero-carbon electricity, in part because of their use of imports using transmission.

Jim Macinnes: I used to develop power plants. That’s what I did for a living before coming to Crystal Mountain, so, I am a renewable energy developer at heart. Of course, we have a lot of responsibilities just taking care of our basic ski business and golf and the resort, which takes a lot

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Express: Is 60 percent renewable where you are at here at Crystal Mountain?

Express: In recent years, the co-ops have also made a deal with a coal plant in Ohio that I know people are upset about, and some people are critical of co-ops for leaning too heavily on fossil fuel. What do you say about that?

Macinnes: I think historically they have. I think they should get away from fossil fuels because we need to focus more on zero carbon. If you look at their long-term history, they’ve done a lot with fossil fuels. But they are moving away. I know some other co-ops that are still using coal. But they used to have like 45 percent coal, 40 percent, but it’s down to like 18 percent now. It’s not something you can just flip the switch, if you want us to have reliable electricity. You can’t really flip the switch and shut coal off, but you need to deploy renewables and back down from coal as quickly as possible. Express: I know you’re a proponent of the modernization of electricity transmission system in this country. Is there something that could happen locally or in the state that would make a difference to that end? Macinnes: Yes. In fact, something is happening statewide. The Michigan Public Service Commission has asked MCSO, the Mid-Continent System Operator, which controls the 15-state grid for the Midwest, they have gone to them and said we want to study the capacity import limits of our wires in Michigan that connect to other states. It’s like an electricity interstate. Because right now, the ability to import clean power from other states is quite limited by the transmission system. So, they’ve asked MCSO to study what steps Michigan can

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Express: Do you have examples of problems that come from our inefficient grid in Michigan? Macinnes: Do you remember when the governor said to turn down your thermostat? That was during the polar vortex. The polar vortex put a lot of pressure on the gas and electric systems, because the more you burn gas for electricity, the less gas that’s available for people to heat their homes. So, having this really cold temperature affected the whole gas system and electric system in the state. One of the problems is that right now, Michigan has limited import capacity. In other words, ‘Oh hey, we’ve kind of run out of capacity here, how about if we get some from Illinois or wherever?’ We can’t. Right now, we are limited on our capacity imports, although that’s gonna change. That will change. We have to. We could have blackouts here. So, the utilities and the governor, and the legislature, they’re going to have to work together to fix this so that we have reliable electricity. One of the things that you do to make sure you have reliable electricity is you make sure you have plenty of pathways that are open.

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Express: Are you satisfied with where you are here at Crystal Mountain with renewable energy? Macinnes: No. No. Not at all. We try to do things several different ways. It’s not just producing electricity; it’s how you consume it. Production is just one part of the story. The other part is controlling demand. Consumers Energy is really working on that, which is a very good thing. When we buy a transformer, we buy an efficient transformer, because even though we might not be running the lift, it takes a certain amount of electricity to energize that transformer. When we buy lights, we buy LED lights to reduce the lighting demand. That’s a big one. That’s the lowhanging fruit. We have five EV charging stations. Our security vehicles are electric cars. I drive an EV. Our new Inn building, a $12 million project, we heat it and cool it using a closed-loop geothermal heat pump system, meaning it comes from electricity. Express: But you started out to say that you’re not satisfied with where you are yet. Macinnes: I’d like to be 100 percent. I’d like to get out of fossil fuels. You know, we burn propane. We heat a lot of our existing buildings using propane; we heat the condos using propane. I’d like to not burn fossil fuels. We’ve been doing it forever. I’ve been here 35 years. We had propane when I came. And we’ve expanded over the years our propane system. I would like to build more buildings that don’t use propane. I’d also like to have electric snow groomers. There are some out there…There’s a lot of talk about, ‘Yeah, I want to build solar panels on my house and put in battery storage,’ which is great, I’m all for that. But that’s just a small part of the solution.

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LOG CABIN NO MORE From rustic log cabins to Victorian-style homes all the way to more traditional suburban-like developments, northern Michigan boasts quite the eclectic range in home design. Until recently, though, modern architecture didn’t have much of a foothold in the region -- but that’s changing: These days, you’re more likely to spot a local home with a shed roof, big eye-catching windows, expansive open-concept living spaces, or other trappings of modern design. We connected with three forward-thinking local players in contemporary home design to discover how we got here, what’s next and what to look for when shopping for or designing a modern home. By Craig Manning This new design from Black Birch Design incorporates what Roberts says is one of the most important modern trends to most northern Michigan buyers: a cohesive flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

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The designer: Black Birch Design + Build is an East Jordanbased company that specializes in “new homes, major additions, and renovations.” The business not only does architecture and construction, but also provides services for land selection, zoning research, budget planning, interior decoration, move-in, and estate management. The northern Michigan trend: Roberts says northern Michigan homebuyers are indeed looking more toward modern home styles. Moreover, the trend is playing out across all age groups. While Roberts believes the assumption is often that contemporary home styles are growing more popular because younger demographics are entering the market, he says that belief is actually a misconception. “We’re seeing it from pretty much everybody,” Roberts said. “I just had an 80-year-old guy come in and he wanted a modern house, which is a bit counterintuitive. You think it’d be more along the younger crowd asking for that, but it’s everybody, really.” The style hallmarks: Roberts says modern architecture has evolved considerably since its origins nearly a century ago. The version that is sweeping northern Michigan owes a debt to those traditions, but also has facets that tie into the snug, cozy roots of up-north cabins and cottages. “When you pick up a book that says modern architecture from the library, what you’re going to see is lots of whites and glass,” Roberts explained. “It was kind of a colder-feeling architecture, that was based off some commercial design stuff. What people are asking for up here now is a modern kind of architecture that takes the form of something a little bit warmer.”

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One example, which Roberts says is “one of the most popular things right now” in northern Michigan, is the “modern farmhouse” design. This approach takes the rustic, comfortable feel of a farmhouse-style home (carried through by features like apron sinks, reclaimed wood, or other vintage touches) but modernizes it with cleaner lines, neutral color tones, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and other twists. For instance, where the apron sinks of yore were mostly made of porcelain, Roberts says they are now available in stainless steel, hammered copper, and other finishes that are more commonplace in modern homes. Also extremely popular in modern northern Michigan homes? Minimalistic interiors (no more crown molding), simplistic matte black lighting fixtures (no more ostentatious chandeliers), and a big focus on indoor-outdoor spaces, be they patios, decks, or screened-in porches. Black Birch’s calling card: “If we’re edging toward a modern design, what we really like to do is kind of pull upon some of the early modern values and American architecture, which called for staying true to the materials. These days they do vinyl siding, fiber cement siding; you have all these cladding options that were derived from either lowmaintenance needs or pricing needs. With our modern design, we’d like whatever we put on the house to be an actual natural material, and we don’t want it to be manipulated. So, for cladding, if we’re getting 1x6 cedar, we don’t want it to be manipulated in a planer or sander; we want it to be rough-sawn, like it just came off the mill. We try to do these things with materials that stay true to them as less manipulative architecture.”

Joseph Mosey, Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc. The designer: Joseph Mosey Architecture (JMA) is a boutique architecture firm based in Northville with lots of experience in northern Michigan. Mosey, the company’s principal architect, owner, and namesake, has spent his career working with both residential and commercial design firms, holds architecture licenses in four states (Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Georgia), and is a licensed Master Builder. Mosey graduated in 1991 from the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning, which is regularly ranked as one of the top five architecture schools in the United States. The northern Michigan trend: Mosey says there has been “a noticeable and steady increase in clients requests for transitional and modern style architecture over the past five years or so.” In the past, JMA’s typical style for home design fell into a more traditional vein. These days, Mosey estimates that modern homes account for roughly 40 percent of his firm’s total design requests. His bet is that other firms in the region are seeing an even higher percentage of modern or contemporary inquiries. “We are routinely hired because of our experience and portfolio of work in designing traditional-style homes,” he said. “So, requests to us for modern work are less than that of firms that are more known for modern work.” The style hallmarks: While modern

architecture is often connected to aesthetic traditions – the clean lines, the minimalistic touches, the sleek color palette – Mosey says the big draw for most his clients is the “progressive” nature of modern design, and how it often incorporates “ideas and concepts that complement today’s lifestyle.” Case-in-point? The wildly popular trend of open-concept design, which is perhaps the most pervasive element of modern architecture in newer northern Michigan builds. “Clients typically want large, open spaces and to maximize any views and available light,” Mosey said. “They want to allow for a cohesive living space that brings family and friends together rather than isolating them in separate rooms, as is common in more traditional home design.” JMA’s calling card: With one foot in traditional architecture styles and another in the more modern realm, Mosey’s firm is a go-to for local clients who want a little bit of both. “We often combine styles in what is referred to as ‘transitional style’ design,” Mosey explained. “We love to work in this style, as it allows us to combine more traditional massing [an architectural term meaning ‘the three-dimensional form of a building’] and roof lines in a more edited way that blends seamlessly with more modern open interior spaces and minimalistic interior detailing.”

This home, currently under construction on Torch Lake, incorporates plenty of glass and open living spaces to allow for natural light and views of the water, as well as a large deck to encourage indoor-outdoor living.

Mosey describes this as a “modern prairie style home” (heavily influenced by world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright), with a floor plan “designed to extend the home along the expansive lot width.”

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RAY KENDRA, ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTS The designer: Based in Traverse City, Environmental Architects is a firm that designs homes with the intention of having “less impact on the environment and more impact on people.” While Environmental Architects offers a range of architectural styles – “from traditional to unconventional, according to its website – the firm’s specialty lies in modern architecture. The company also provides consultations in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Environmental Architects has designed several LEED-certified projects locally, including the BATA Transit Center and the Old Town Parking Deck, both in Traverse City. The northern Michigan trend: While terms like “contemporary” and “modern” are often thrown around in reference to architectural styles, Kendra says both terms can be misnomers. “Contemporary is a time period, so anything being done currently is contemporary – and this can include modern,” Kendra explained. “Modern is the style which started in the ‘20s and ‘30s and has evolved with the times and technology.” Still, even if these terms are sometimes misunderstood, Kendra confirms that modern-style homes have certainly become more of a fixture in northern Michigan over the past 15-20 years. “Since 2006, when we did our first real modern project, there has been some growth, but [mostly] steady demand,” he said.

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The style hallmarks: Today’s modern architecture, Kendra says, might incorporate shed roofs, cantilevers, lots of glass, and “honesty of materials” – or letting materials “showcase their properties” (examples might include “letting cedar go silver, letting steel rust, or letting stone patterns be natural”). However, while someone might look at a house, see some of these elements, and assume the home is “modern,” Kendra says the modern style is actually more complex than that – hence the need for an architect that knows the history of the form. “Just putting a shed roof on something doesn’t make it modern,” Kendra told the Express. “You have to consider window pattern, materials, and more importantly, relationships and intersections or interface of materials.” Environmental Architects’ calling card: “Key elements we focus on are large windows, with the goal of capturing big views and the sky – not just horizon,” Kendra said. “We got into the modern style more purposefully because we like to bring the exterior inside by use of uninterrupted glass, as well as making interiors lighter – particularly in the winter.” Kendra also likes to play around with modern design hallmarks in a way that looks very current – albeit, without tipping into fad chasing. “We like architecture to reflect the time it is conceived, but done well, this style will not come off as trendy,” he explained. “An example is the house we did in 2006, which looks like it could have been done today.”

These two examples from Environmental Architects show how similar modern design hallmarks can be used to achieve significantly different aims. Both homes, while different in size, layout, and overall approach, capture Kendra’s philosophy about maximizing natural light and “bringing the exterior inside.”

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Building Back The Building Trades, One Student At A Time By Ross Boissoneau The building trades are in desperate need of more workers. Old news, right? Most people are aware that the number of workers in the trades has been declining for years, made worse when the Great Recession hit and so many skilled workers either left the state in search of work or left the field altogether. But not long after that “bottom,” the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area (HBAGTA) decided to take action, funding scholarships to bolster the labor pool from the ground up. It supports college scholarship programs at Northwestern Michigan College and another at any accredited college or university -- both for students entering programs geared toward the building trades. So is it working? We found a few success stories, and talked to a few recipients.

Sam Javed’s father-in-law Dan Goodchild is the coordinator and instructor for the construction and technology program at NMC, and his wife Sarah was the event coordinator at the HBAGTA. So of course he went to college to study human resources. “I was in class and just decided, ‘This is not for me.’ I realized I loved carpentry and could make it a career,” he said. Javed said a presentation at the HBAGTA Scholarship Dinner he attended with his wife made a huge impression on him. Dean Adams of Bay Area Contracting said he came from a professional family and was on his way to get a similar degree and decided he could do what was safe or what he enjoyed but was risky. “I heard that story and … needed to just go with this.” Since then, Javed has worked for three construction firms, and is now part of the in-house construction trades group at Munson Healthcare. The health care system has its own team of electricians, carpenters, cabinetmakers, painters and others to work on remodeling and updating its facilities. Javed, who is now 25, credits his education with his hiring. “My degree through NMC was the reason I got this job. My bosses didn’t know of the NMC program,” he said.

Jordan Valdmanis grew up in the industry. In fact, his father Andy was president of the HBAGTA for a number of years. “I was on construction sites all the time,” he said. He began mowing lawns to make money while in high school, and later took his experience and what he loved to open his own business, Old Mission Associates, a landscape firm based in his hometown Traverse City. It was after he’d started Old Mission Associates that he went to college. “A lot of people go to college not knowing what they want to do. I knew this was something I wanted to do,” he said. He enrolled at Michigan State, where his brother studied and where his mother had attended. He earned an associate’s degree in landscape and nursery maintenance, while still running the business. Today Old Mission Associates boasts 35 employees during peak summer season. It offers landscape design, design and installation of hardscapes, shoreline restoration, mowing and maintenance, and snowplowing in the winter. The 34-year-old Valdmanis said his education – and the scholarship assistance he received from the HBAGTA – have been invaluable in running the business. He even has taught classes for MSU at the University Center.

Jessica Novack set out to be an architect. But after her freshman year, she dropped out and worked a series of odd jobs. She still had dreams of attending college, and decided she wanted to study accounting. Short on cash, while looking for a job, she applied at Windemuller, the electrical contracting firm in Traverse City. “I knew of the trades. My dad owned a plumbing firm and my mom cleaned construction sites, so I knew of the trades. But I had no experience.” And no job, at least not at first. After being told there were no openings, she responded with a thank you letter. That earned her an interview, and the company said it would find a place for her on a trial basis while she attended NMC. At the end of the semester, a position as a receptionist opened up, and she was soon working full-time and attending school full-time. When a position opened in the design department, she applied for it – though she admitted, “I knew nothing about electricity.” Novack soon flourished and then moved into project management. That’s when she returned to school and applied for the scholarship. “It (the cost for school) was all out of my pocket. I didn’t want to ask my parents after quitting school,” she said. Today the 30-year-old is still at Windemuller, where she is a journeyman electrician and became both the youngest and the first female project manager ever at the company. “I have an eight-year-old daughter and when we drive around town I can point out buildings I had a hand in.” Robert O’Hara, the executive officer of HBAGTA, said encouraging and supporting those entering the industry is of paramount importance. “Young people entering the trades and industry should have some support,” he said.

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At first, Old Dolio is threatened by Melanie, but later grows closer to her. Melanie emerges as an advocate for Old Dolio, and treats her with a tenderness she has never experienced. So while the first half of the film is practically an exercise in awkwardness, once audience surrogate Melanie arrives, things ease up, the feelings come through, and the film becomes something so gloriously weird. In the end, it manages to deliver a heartfelt and hopeful message that almost erases all that discomfort by focusing on the beauty of human connection. Beyond the stiff movements and husky growl that make her nearly unrecognizable, Evan Rachel Wood is truly incredible as a woman discovering family is not always something you are given, but something you can make for yourself. And as off-putting and bizarre as she and this world at first seem, we can all relate to her humanity and the fear that comes with reaching out and hoping to connect. Whether this is an oddball world you may want to spend time in or not, you cannot deny Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singular vision. Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.

TENET From the breathtaking visuals, the feelit-in-your-bones score, and the majesty of the practical effects, Tenet is an overwhelming sensory experience where you really can see every dollar spent on the screen. It all plays out like a spy action thriller, as the characters jet between glamorous international locales in impeccably tailored double-breasted suits. But unlike a Bond film, this is something much more cerebral. Christopher Nolan (Inception) continues his inventive and boundary-pushing storytelling and takes it to a new level. It could be the most Nolan film to ever Nolan, one as entertaining as it is confusing and one as slick as it is ludicrous. John David Washington (BlackKklansman) stars as a CIA operative without a name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he is literally credited as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Protagonistâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who is recruited into a mysterious organization that is trying to prevent World War III. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not talking nuclear holocaust; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something far less straightforward, related to â&#x20AC;&#x153;time inversion.â&#x20AC;? And while you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to understand exactly what exactly is happening beat by beat to enjoy the film, Nolan never really makes a case for what it all means, leaving you feeling empty. Because as much as it draws you in with its spectacle, the short supply of humanity keeps you at armsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; length. Yet for as confounding of a watch it might be, it is still an exhilarating cinematic journey. And is asking something of an audience really that bad of a thing?

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PAINT & PUMPKINS: Sept. 26-27, 10am-5pm, Downtown East Jordan. Coincides with the East Jordan Fall Festival. Local crafters & nationally acclaimed artists will be on hand to explain & demonstrate. Painters, glass blowers, yard art, holiday decor, jewelry, sculptures, pottery & metal artists plus more. daniellesblueribbonevents.com

---------------------30TH ANNIVERSARY HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC: Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs. All routes include the Tunnel of Trees or the Little Traverse Wheelway. On the Little Traverse Wheelway, choose from 14 to 30 miles to ride. All three of the road routes include the Tunnel of Trees, one of the most scenic roads in northern Michigan. You have a choice of 20, 45, or 60 miles to cycle. After your ride, enjoy a sack lunch. Register in advance: $30 adults, $20 ages 6-12, & free for 5 & under. Cyclists must start between 7:30am & 9:30am. birchwoodinn.com/hscyclingclassic.html

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12TH ANNUAL AUTUMN BREEZEWAY CRUISES: Held Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10. The “Breezeway,” a rural ride along C-48 from Atwood through Ellsworth & East Jordan, & ending in Boyne Falls, boasts scenic overlooks, great motorcycle & bicycle rides, recreational amenities galore, working farms & orchards, artist galleries & studios, resale shops, lodging facilities, retail & service businesses & a selection of dining choices along the route. ridethebreezeway.com

---------------------FRISKE HARVEST FEST: 8am-5pm, Friske’s Farm Market, Ellsworth. Pumpkins, pumpkin pancake breakfast, homemade donuts, fresh pressed cider, wagon rides, live music with Scott Hankins, kids activities & more. friske.com

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GOOD FIGHT 5K: Also known as the Remembrance Run, this year this run will go virtual. Presented by the TC Track Club. Benefits the Munson Healthcare Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Fund. Registration runs through Oct. 4. Complete your virtual 5K any day/time/ place between Oct. 4 through Oct. 16. $35. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/RemembranceRun

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: HOP TROT: Run a 5K or 15K any time between Sept.1-30. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/TraverseCity/MichiganHarvestRun?mc_ cid=72816f6914&mc_eid=aabc289af4

---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: Run or walk your race wherever or whenever you like. Or go to Mackinac Island to run the official course, which will be marked October 3, the “official” virtual race day. $40. runmackinac.com

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN 5K: Hosted by Munson Medical Center’s Thomas Judd Care Center to raise awareness of their HIV care & prevention program in northern Michigan. Open all Sept. $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/ThomasJuddCareCenter5K

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WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: A community-wide wellness challenge that runs Sept. 1-27 & aims to increase physical activity by challenging participants to walk, run, bike, skate, or roll to boost physical & mental health. Register individually or as a group online. Walk & Roll in: your own neighborhood, some of the parks & trails in Grand Traverse County, or anywhere you please. Log your time, distance, & number of participants. Visit the LaFranier Loops (optional) & play bingo. docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLq06XUxWgi_ PgM7r34FEn-w9hIcsaJwRpyd_ddBXEP9XAPw/viewform

---------------------BEACH CLEANUP: 9am-noon, Sunset Park to F and M Park, TC. Register. docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSdSP0TRsfVbqAtTZVoGI2_M6T0KUAO5DLI2MqyGmQFkwJ3zxg/viewform

---------------------VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROSTATE CANCER 5K: Run any time in Sept. Benefits the Traverse City chapter of US Too, in their work with prostate cancer support, education & awareness. $25 adults; $20 students. blueribbonrun.com

---------------------22ND ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL & SCARECROW EXTRAVAGANZA: 10am6pm, Broad St., Bellaire. Scarecrows take over the streets of Bellaire where local businesses compete to win the “Best Scarecrow” award. This year’s theme is “Bellaire is Fresh Air!” Also enjoy arts & crafts, food vendors, a pet parade, pumpkin painting, tunes, sidewalk sales & more.

---------------------FALL KICK-OFF IN BOYNE CITY: Boyne City Main Street will hold a pumpkin giveaway for children beginning at 10am at Country Now & Then, 211 Water St. 300 pumpkins will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Friends of the Boyne District Library have provided painting kits for children to take home to paint their pumpkin. The regular Boyne City Farmers Market will be held in Veteran’s Park from 8am-noon. These activities are held in place of the Harvest Festival, which is typically held the last Saturday of Sept.

Will you be the feast for the Ghost Farm of Kingsley’s creatures or does a famine await them? Find out on the Haunted Trail! Tickets are $15 and this year’s dates are: Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 30 from 7-11pm; and Halloween from 9-11pm. 5010 Pierce Rd., Kingsley. ticketor.com/ghostfarm/tickets/ghost-farm-haunted-trail MI OUT OF THE DARKNESS EXPERIENCE: 10am-1pm. Join with thousands of others all across the state to unite together to #stopsuicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives & bringing hope to all those affected by suicide. This event will be live-streamed on their MI Chapter Facebook page. Free. afsp.org/MIExperience

---------------------HARVEST DAYS: Enjoy wine club benefits all along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail through Sept. $35/person. mynorthtickets. com/events/harvest-days-9-1-2020-76963

---------------------GENO’S ANNUAL CAR SHOW: Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, 14848 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville. Registration: 12-2pm. Participant & public voting: 12-4pm. Top 10 Participant Judged Trophies & People’s Choice Trophy. Please call Geno at 231-378-2554 by Sept. 25 to confirm entry. Live music by Duke

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---------------------BEACH CLEANUP: 1:30-3:30pm, Randolph St. to dog park,TC. Register. docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLSf3p9b0m92XRGyFaw3dZPGc_ Ox4Y9Krjj5yOuqO9tVHOMG2PA/viewform

---------------------PLAY IT FORWARD 2020: 6-10pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Featuring a performance by The Moxie Strings & a guest appearance from CTAC music program students. Pack a picnic & lawn chair. GA: $100. apm.activecommunities. com/crookedtreearts/Activity_Search/2241

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---------------------COMEDIAN MIKE YOUNG: SOLD OUT: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Returning to Center Stage after opening for Bob Saget last September, comedian Mike Young brings his rated R-ish act home for a night of laughs. A native Detroiter, Mike Young is a comedian, writer & director who got his start in stand-up comedy. All seats $25. greatlakescfa.secure.force.com/ticket/#/events/ a0S4R00000bNZEJUA4

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FILMS ON THE FIELD: “THE GREATEST SHOWMAN”: 8pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Moviegoers will purchase a seating area for $50 in advance which will allow them up to a maximum of six people within a 12’ x 12’ area on the field. northwoodsleague.com/ traverse-city-pit-spitters/2020/09/11/films-onthe-field

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THE CUMMINGS QUARTET RECITAL: 4pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. The Cummings Quartet is the resident ensemble of the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program, an educational program of the Center. This socially-distanced recital includes powerful & moving pieces by Mozart & Smetana. Free; tickets required. greatlakescfa.org/event-detail/the-cummingsquartet-recital

---------------------PAINT & PUMPKINS: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------FLOW HOSTS THE BEST PART OF US - VIRTUAL LAUNCH EVENT: 5pm. As part of its Art Meets Water series, FLOW (For Love of Water) presents: Exploring The Best Part Of Us Through Words and Water. A virtual conversation with author Sally Cole-Misch & FLOW Senior Policy Advisor Dave Dempsey about the new novel, “The Best Part of Us,” writing about essential connections to nature & celebrating the Great Lakes. Free. zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvfuyrqDkvH9fkbNQYUMkcRcwf644pxthp

---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------YOGA + BEER: 11am, Silver Spruce Brewing Co., TC. A one hour flow outdoor class. Bring your own mat. Donation based class. Must sign-up. Park in the parking lot closest to Wellington St. eventbrite.com/e/yoga-beerat-silver-spruce-brewing-company-tickets-11 9446915941?fbclid=IwAR2eTss45T04Ec5c0 GCIC441OxeWwrAk3Dmij0Blds6vY9LtJiCXwrWCQXc

---------------------VIRTUAL SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

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---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------ONLINE CITY CANDIDATES FORUM: 7pm. Featuring the six candidates for Harbor Springs mayor & city council. Held on Zoom. For info, email: director@harborspringschamber.com

---------------------VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------VIRTUAL SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROSTATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

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GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26) MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------PEEPERS: 10-11am, Boardman River Nature Center, outside, TC. For ages 3-5. This nature program includes stories, crafts, music & discovery activities. Find ‘Grand Traverse Conservation District’ on Facebook. $5.

---------------------VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------VIRTUAL SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROSTATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

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SUICIDE PREVENTION SAFE TALK: 5:30-9pm, The Boathouse, East Jordan. Paid for by Kiersten’s Ride 501(c)3. Register: KierstensRide@outlook.com

---------------------GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------“DO IT FOR DANIEL” - VIRTUAL COMMUNITY PRESENTATION: 12-2pm. Held on Zoom. “Do It For Daniel” is a film that documents Daniel Olson’s story. Just one month shy of turning 20, Daniel lost his lifelong battle with depression & anxiety. A discussion will follow the film, featuring Daniel’s father, Jeff Olson, & North Country Community Mental Health staff. norcocmh.org

---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

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---------------------VIRTUAL SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROSTATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

oct 01

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ZOMBIE RUN (VIRTUAL): During the month of Oct., participants can run or walk a 5K anywhere & at any time. All registered participants will receive a ZR gaiter & a commemorative 2020 race bib. Gaiters & race bibs will be available for pick up at Right Brain Brewery in Oct. All event proceeds support TART Trails. $20 kids; $25 adults. tczombierun.com

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TRAVERSE CITY

231-929-3200 • 4952 Skyview Ct.

CHARLEVOIX

231-237-0955 • 106 E. Garfield Ave.

MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: GRAPE STOMP: Run a 5K or half marathon any time between Oct. 1-31. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/MichiganHarvestRun?mc_ cid=72816f6914&mc_eid=aabc289af4

---------------------GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------HARVEST MOON PARTY: 5-8pm, Shady Lane Cellars, Patio, Suttons Bay. Enjoy bonfires & the full Harvest moon on the patio. There will also be treats, fortune teller readings & a complimentary glass of warm mulled wine. Reservations required: 947-8865. $30/ person; $15 for underage.

---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

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OLD MISSION PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: 6pm, via Zoom. Glen Chown, executive director of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, will share the history of land protection efforts on Old Mission Peninsula & provide a sneak preview of upcoming projects. For info/Zoom link, call 231-223-7489.

---------------------VIRTUAL SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------NIGHT SKY STORYTELLING: THE MYSTERIES OF THE HARVEST MOON: 7-9pm, Offield Family Viewlands Working Forest Reserve, Harbor Springs. Harvest Moon is the Full Moon that occurs closer to the Autumn Equinox, & when it happens after Equinox as it will this year, the mood of the season is quite different. Register. Free. landtrust.org/event/ night-sky-storytelling-the-mysteries-of-themoon

---------------------“ON THE BASIS OF SEX”: 7:30pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. A 2019 American biographical legal drama film based on the life & early cases of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. $5. thebaytheatre.com

---------------------ASYLUM AFTER DARK EXPERIENCE: SOLD OUT: Step back in time at TC’s slightly creepy formal psychiatric hospital at Cottage #30, which is still in its original state, at “Asylum After Dark” tours. As you are guided through four floors, see what it was like for residents of the old state hospital & those who cared for them. Enjoy a bonfire afterwards.

MANISTEE AND TRAVERSE CITY LOCATIONS 231.946.8822 Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Sports Injuries Ankle Replacements Dr Jeffrey S Weber, DPM, Fellowship Trained Surgeon Surgeon Dr Randy G Hartman, DPM, Board Certified www.BirchTreeFootandAnkle.com

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Held at various times throughout the evening starting at 7:30pm, Oct. 1-3 & Oct. 8-9. $45/ person or $80/couple. thevillagetc.com/tour

---------------------FILMS ON THE FIELD: “HOCUS POCUS”: 8pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Moviegoers will purchase a seating area for $50 in advance which will allow them up to a maximum of six people within a 12’ x 12’ area on the field. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pitspitters/2020/09/11/films-on-the-field

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FRESHWATER SUMMIT: The 13th Annual Freshwater Summit will be a series of virtual sessions held in Oct. The high water level session is Oct. 2 from 10-11:30am. Presentations include permitting, planning & stabilization of shorelines during high water levels. Free. gtbay.org/events/2020-freshwater-summit

---------------------GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------FALL CHAIRLIFT RIDES: 4-6pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Enjoy panoramic views of three counties during the peak of the fall color season. Purchase tickets at the base of the Crystal Clipper. 8 & under free with paying adult. $5/person. Find on Facebook.

A boat/foot race celebrating Viking explorer Leif Eriksson & the Scandinavian people who traversed hills & seas to new lands. Proceeds go to the Rayder Den Food Pantry, helping Charlevoix students experiencing food insecurity. Row starts at Depot Beach. Run starts at Ferry Beach. $35. active.com/charlevoix-mi/ running/distance-running-races/leif-erikssonday-row-and-run-2020?fbclid=IwAR1_UnCvlDeU2CtcUmmjMyMJOmBto612RqAMJU9c3nu_dtOjpcHKJRCSu7s

---------------------GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------FALL SALE & HAPPY APPLE DAYS: 10am6pm, Downtown TC. downtowntc.com/happyapple-days

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: GRAPE STOMP: (See Thurs., Oct. 1)

---------------------11TH GREAT LAKE PUMPKIN PATCH CELEBRATION: Boyer Glassworks, Harbor Springs, Oct. 3-10. Live glass-blowing demonstrations will be held daily. threepinesstudio. com/boyer.html

---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

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Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Moviegoers will purchase a seating area for $50 in advance which will allow them up to a maximum of six people within a 12’ x 12’ area on the field. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/2020/09/11/films-on-the-field

---------------------ASYLUM AFTER DARK EXPERIENCE: SOLD OUT: (See Thurs., Oct. 1)

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COLORS BY THE LAKE: (See Sat., Oct. 3)

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RUN MICHIGAN CHEAP - PETOSKEY: 10am, East Park, Petoskey. Featuring a half marathon ($35), 10K ($30), 5K & 5K Walk ($25). Also featuring virtual races. Prices increase after Sept. 26. runningintheusa.com/ details/78450

---------------------GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------FALL CHAIRLIFT RIDES: 11am-3pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Enjoy panoramic views of three counties during the peak of the fall color season. Purchase tickets at the base of the Crystal Clipper. 8 & under free with paying adult. $5/person. Find on Facebook.

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BENZIE COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL: 10am5pm, Beulah Park. Enjoy a soup contest, chalk art, games, pumpkin decorating & car show. clcba.org/event/fall-festival

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VIRTUAL SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

VASA DOMINGOS: DOMINGOS GOES TO THE COMMONS: 11:45am. Presented by Norte. Free. elgruponorte.org

MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: GRAPE STOMP: (See Thurs., Oct. 1)

HAUNTED TRAIL AT THE GHOST FARM OF KINGSLEY: 7pm-11pm, Feast or Famine Haunted Trail. $15. 5010 Pierce Rd., Kingsley. GhostFarm.net

---------------------VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------FILMS ON THE FIELD: “TOY STORY 4”: 8pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Moviegoers will purchase a seating area for $50 in advance which will allow them up to a maximum of six people within a 12’ x 12’ area on the field. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pitspitters/2020/09/11/films-on-the-field

---------------------VIRTUAL SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

---------------------ZOMBIE RUN (VIRTUAL): (See Thurs., Oct. 1) ---------------------ASYLUM AFTER DARK EXPERIENCE: SOLD OUT: (See Thurs., Oct. 1)

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COLORS BY THE LAKE: 10am-5pm, Oct. 3-4. This event is during peak leaf changing “Colors” season & is located in Village Green Park, overlooking Walloon Lake. The show artists are selected through a review of their work by a panel of qualified experts. The top artists in their categories are selected according to their skill & quality of work. daniellesblueribbonevents.com

---------------------YOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION RALLY: Sponsored by Youth Vote MI. 11am-1pm, Charlevoix’s East Park. facebook.com/youthvotemi

------------------------------------------VASA DOMINGOS: TAKE A GIRL MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY AT THE VASA SINGLETRACK: 11:45am. Presented by Norte. Free. elgruponorte.org

---------------------ZOMBIE RUN (VIRTUAL): (See Thurs., Oct. 1) ---------------------AUTHOR VISIT: BRANDON KROUPA: 122pm, Horizon Books, TC. Brandon is the author of “The Seventh Year” & “The Snowball Effect.” horizonbooks.com/event/author-visitbrandon-kroupa

---------------------OTSEGO RESORT’S ANNUAL WINE & CHEESE FALL COLOR TOUR: 2-4pm, Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Held Oct. 3 & Oct. 17. Four stations located on the Tribute Course. Two tastings per station with one paired small bite per station. $48. otsegoclub.com/event/ annual-fall-color-tour-2

---------------------HALLOWEEN AT CAMP PET-O-SE-GA: 4:30pm, Camp Petosega, Alanson. Campers can decorate their campsites & enjoy site-tosite trick or treating. Roads will be closed from 4:30-9:15pm to allow for safe trick or treating. The best decorated site will be judged at 3pm by park staff. Trick or treating, hot dogs, chips & drinks available, beginning at 5pm at the main office & the haunted trail will run from 8-9pm. Free. Find on Facebook.

---------------------ONE-NIGHT RETURN OF ACME DRIVE IN MOVIE THEATER: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Featuring “Grease.” Gates will open at 5pm & movie begins after dusk. Admission is free; donations welcome. acmefallfestival.org

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VALLEY VIEW BREW FEST: Stop by Valley View Farm, East Jordan, from 3-6pm to pick up your orders & check out the silent auction. This year’s event is contactless due to COVID-19. valleyviewbrewfest.com

GOPHERWOOD CONCERTS PRESENTS CROSSCUT KINGS: DIRECT TO YOUR LIVING ROOM SEASON: 7pm. Jim Bonney (guitars, vocals) & Charlie “Hipps” Witthoeft (harmonicas, vocals) bring their blend of oldschool acoustic blues, roots renditions of modern songs, as well as their own original songs. They’ve opened for The Crane Wives, along with Laith Al Saadi, & Rick Estrin & the Nightcats. gopherwoodconcerts.org

12TH ANNUAL AUTUMN BREEZEWAY CRUISES: (See Sat., Sept. 26)

HAUNTED TRAIL AT THE GHOST FARM OF KINGSLEY: (See Fri., Oct. 2)

---------------------------------------------------------------LEIF ERICKSSON DAY ROW & RUN: 9am.

------------------------------------------FILMS ON THE FIELD: “ONWARD”: 8pm,

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MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: GRAPE STOMP: (See Thurs., Oct. 1)

------------------------------------------ZOMBIE RUN (VIRTUAL): (See Thurs., Oct. 1) ---------------------11TH GREAT LAKE PUMPKIN PATCH CELEBRATION: (See Sat., Oct. 3)

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HUNT FOR THE REDS OF OCTOBER: Explore & discover great red wines of Leelanau Peninsula. Takes place weekdays during Oct. Tickets are $25 per person, includes a souvenir wine glass, a complimentary red wine pour at each of more than 20 participating wineries offering diverse red wines, & a $5 donation to the American Red Cross. mynorthtickets.com/events/hunt-for-the-redsof-october-10-1-2020-76983

---------------------BASKETS OF BOUNTY HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE FOR AREA SENIORS: The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging is seeking: paper towels, Kleenex, toilet paper, flushable wipes, lip balm (Chapstick), Band-Aids, shampoo/conditioner combo, body lotion, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, liquid hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent (smaller containers), assorted puzzle books (new), hand sanitizer & wipes, & cat & dog treats. Donations are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to: Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging. Cash donations are also accepted. All donations will be accepted through Weds., Nov. 25 at the Commission on Aging office located at 520 W. Front St., TC. Donations can be left in the front entrance area until the office opens to public. grandtraverse.org

---------------------EXPLORE EAST BAY: Runs through Nov. 1. This new, free, eight-week outdoor walking program invites you to explore eight featured parks in East Bay Township & improve your physical health. Participants will record their daily steps & walking minutes. Each week the program will feature one park in East Bay as part of a weekly photo contest. Sign up. http:// eastbaytwp.org/exploreeastbay/

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“LIGHT THE PATH TO A HAPPY KID”: A free virtual learning opportunity for parents presented by TCAPS. Featuring a keynote from Jessica Minahan, a nationally recog-

nized speaker on child anxiety. Offering practical advice for parents looking to support their child’s social & emotional health & wellbeing. Runs for five Tuesdays, from Sept. 15 - Oct. 13. The time for Sept. 15 is 6:30-8:30pm. The other Tuesdays run from 7-7:45pm. This event is livestreamed. Register to receive your link to the virtual workshop sessions. sites.google. com/tcapsstudent.net/light-the-way-to-a-happy-kid-e/home

---------------------FALL MOUNTAIN BIKE COLOR TOUR: Saturdays, 10am, Oct. 3-31, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Ride the sections of the Peak2Peak race course & Betsie River Pathway at a leisurely tour pace. $29/person; includes rental bike & helmet. $19 for Peak Members. $10 if you bring your own bike. crystalmountain.com/event/fall-color-tour

---------------------GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TC: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Sundays through Oct. 11 at 2pm. A two and a half hour, two mile stroll through the historic neighborhoods & waterfront of TC. The tour is free; gratuities are appreciated. Limited to two groups of 10 people. There will also be tours by appointment for groups of four or more: 10am-3pm, Mon. - Sat. Call 946-4800. walktchistory.com

---------------------LIVE STORYTIME WITH MISS DIANE ON FACEBOOK: Presented by the Bellaire Public Library on Wednesdays at 11am. bellairelibrary.org

---------------------SUNRISE YOGA FLOW: Tuesdays, 7:30am, Bodies in Motion Studio, TC. A Vinyasa Flow session. Move & restore your body through movement & breath. Donation based class. Bring your own mat. Must sign-up on Eventbrite before class to reserve your spot. Must wear mask to your mat. eventbrite.com/e/sunrise-yoga-flowtickets-121534670471?fbclid=IwAR28AU0z 1ec4ZY4AB-FAwrEMvelJMtW_9HiMOnI5_ uU8MEFynscRk_5GzPU

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TCAPS ANNOUNCES NEW FREE MEAL DISTRIBUTION SITE: Beginning Sept. 19 free meal distribution will be offered once per week on Saturdays at TC West Middle School. Meals for families participating in the UpNorth Virtual program & children within the community can receive an entire week’s worth of meal components each Sat. from 8-9am. Students returning to face-to face instruction on Sept. 21 will receive daily meals at their school. Beginning Sept. 26, they can pick up weekend meals on Saturdays from 9-10am. Please complete a meal request form each week by noon on Fridays. tcaps.net/about/departments/food--nutrition-services/menus

---------------------TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT: Bellaire Public Library. Bring your devices & questions each Tues. at 2pm. bellairelibrary.org

---------------------YOGA HIKE: Tuesdays, 9am, Sept. 22 - Oct. 13. Four-week series of brisk fall hikes interspersed with yoga, breath work & meditation. Held at Veronica Valley County Park, 4243 S. Lake Leelanau Dr., Lake Leelanau. yogaonthebeachnmi.com/schedule

farm markets

BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-noon, Veterans Park, Boyne City.

---------------------DOWNTOWN GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 8am-1pm, under the Pavilion, Downtown Gaylord. facebook.com/DowntownGaylordFarmersMarket

---------------------DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm, Howard St. - between Mitchell & Michigan streets. petoskeychamber.com/downtown-petoskey-farmers-market

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

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Tools is a multifaceted, juried exhibition built on the belief that the arts provide us with powerful tools of expression. The work of 17 artists will be exhibited. Art In A Time Of Coronavirus is an exhibition of 97 hand-built postcards [4” x 6”] that present the maker’s personal response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Postcards were created from paper, polymer clay, fabric, recycled & mixed media materials by 33 people. Glen Arbor Arts Center is open daily from 11am–2pm. glenarborart.org

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“TIME WITH EAGLES”: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. A collection of images by Charlevoix photographer Bill Dietrich. Half of his images were taken in Charlevoix, while others were taken in the Pacific Northwest in Skagit Valley on the Skagit River where he attended an eagle photography workshop in Seattle & La Conner, Washington. Runs through Oct. charlevoixcircle.org

---------------------ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, Rotary Park. Market guidelines: https://www.elkrapidschamber.org/farmersmarket/

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

HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, Main St., Downtown Harbor Springs. New rules this year include being more spaced out (10-foot space between vendors), from State St., all the way to the end of Zorn Park, & customers are asked to wear masks. There will also be pre-orders available. harborspringsfarmersmarket. org/?reqp=1&reqr= KALKASKA FARMERS MARKET: Tuesdays, 2-6pm, held near the trout fountain at Railroad Square in downtown Kalkaska.

---------------------OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 3. Corner of Emmet & Fulton streets, Petoskey.

---------------------OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET AT THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS, TC: Held on Mondays through Oct. from 2-6pm on the Piazza. Please practice social distancing & wear a mask.

---------------------SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Online Market: Wednesday Pickup ONLY, 5-8pm, Lot B, Downtown TC, across from Clinch Park. Physical Market: Saturday ONLY, 7:30am-noon, Lot B, Downtown TC, across from Clinch Park. dda.downtowntc. com/farmers-market

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ROLL & STROLL FOR ARTS FOR ALL OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Downtown TC. This all-inclusive & accessible Art Walk runs Oct. 1-15. View local art work. Take photos of five of the 10 art pieces. Use the hashtags #RollAndStroll, #a4anomi, & tag @artsforallofnorthernmichigan when you post the photos. If you don’t have social media, send your photos to: admin@artsforallnmi.org. Register. artsforallnmi.org

---------------------“I VOTED” STICKER DESIGN CONTEST: The City Clerk’s Office, TC, has launched this contest, searching for new, unique designs to help get out the vote in the Nov. 2020 election. Open to residents, including 9th-12th grade students, in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim, or Kalkaska counties. Artists may provide more than one submission & collaborations are welcome. The winning design will be printed as stickers & digitally distributed to voters on Election Day. Can submit through Sept. 28. A public vote to select a winner of the three finalists will run Oct. 4-11. The winning artist will receive $500 & be announced at the Oct. 12 City Commission meeting. docs.google.com/document/d/ 1j0Y6v1emg9n1nHjxQJLDrjO9i9YCXFw1rvj uW9k7cKY/edit

---------------------“DON’T MISS THE BOAT”: Harbor Springs History Museum. Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society. This exhibit highlights the historic ferries of Little Traverse Bay & features original watercolors & giclees by local artist William Talmadge Hall. Runs through the summer of 2021. Hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-3pm. harborspringshistory.org/ history-museum-exhibits

---------------------“PAINT OUTSIDE THE LINES”: Bonobo Winery, TC. This art exhibit by Christi Dreese showcases her abstract style & oil landscapes. Find on Facebook.

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“POWER TOOLS EXHIBIT” & “ART IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS | A POSTCARD RESPONSE”: Glen Arbor Arts Center. Power

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---------------------2020 VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW: Presented by Jordan River Arts Council. Includes all media. Runs through Oct. 3. jordanriverarts.com

---------------------ANNUAL ALL MEDIA JURIED EXHIBITION: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Runs through Oct. 23. This year’s juror is Eden Ünlüata - Foley, MFA, MA, associate professor of visual arts at West Shore Community College. Eden Ünlüata - Foley’s process involves deciding what themes are present in the submitted work, & then deciding which theme each work most associates with & best exemplifies. A total of 105 works were submitted for jurying. From those works, he selected ten works that will equally divide the $2,000 total award. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

---------------------BELLAIRE DOWNTOWN TO DISPLAY DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ART OUTDOOR EXHIBITS: Will be displayed through late fall, 2020. bellairemichigan.com/images/DIA_Final_Art_map.pdf

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- COLOR CATCHERS: KATHLEEN CARPENTER, MARILYN HOOGSTRATEN, KATHY SILBERNAGEL, BABS YOUNG: Held in Gallery. Color Catchers invites you to appreciate the impact & mystery of color through the work of these photographers. crookedtree.org ONE, TOGETHER EXHIBITION: Runs Sept. 28 - Nov. 13. This exhibition explores collaboration, collectivity & togetherness through creative practice. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/one-together-exhibition

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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - MATHIAS J. ALTEN: AN AMERICAN ARTIST AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY: The German-born American Impressionist Mathias Joseph Alten, often referred to as the Dean of Michigan painters, is regarded as one of the most celebrated regionalist artists to have worked in the United States. Runs through Jan. 31. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcomingexhibitions/index.html - MICHIGAN MODERN: AN ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY: This exhibit celebrates Michigan’s modern architectural design history from 1928-2012. It is comprised of over 50 photographs by James Haefner primarily for the State Historic Preservation Office as part of their Michigan Modern Project, & featured in the book by State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway, titled “Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy.” Runs through Jan. 31. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/ index.html

---------------------HIGHER ART GALLERY, TC: - OUT OF CONTEXT: OBJECTS REDEFINED: The Assemblage of Gary Carlson. Runs through Oct. 5. higherartgallery.com - OPEN CALL FOR “THOSE WHO TEACH”: Deadline to apply is 1/15/21. Exhibit featuring the artwork of Michigan’s Visual Art Educators. higherartgallery.com/calls-for-art

LOCAL ORGANIC VEGGIE BOXES O’ GOODNESS W/RECIPES & STORAGE TIPS You are invited! Join to get your local deliveries of deliciousness. Pick-ups in many northern MI towns. Weekly & semi-weekly options.

YES, YOU MAY CHANGE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR BOX EACH WEEK W/AN EASY CLICK OF THE MOUSE You may choose your weeks, and put your share on hold if you leave town. CSA members get first-dibs on extra items, furture seasons and events. We are a year-round CSA farm.

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MONTHLY THEMED CRAFT/ACTIVITY KITS: Bellaire Public Library. Available the first of each month for children, families, tweens/ teens & adults. No registration required. bellairelibrary.org

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - THE COLLECTIVE IMPULSE: NEW WORK BY RUTH BARDENSTEIN, JEAN BUESCHER BARTLETT & SUSAN MORAN: Runs through Dec. 18, Gilbert Gallery. These three artists met in Ann Arbor &, over time, have nurtured both personal & creative connections. They regularly share & critique one another’s work & together visit gallery & museum exhibitions. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/collective-impulse-new-workruth-bardenstein-jean-buescher-bartlettand-susan - CTPS ATRIUM SHOW 2020: Runs through Oct. 2 in Atrium Gallery. Original photographs by 16 artists of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ ctps-atrium-show-2020 - CALL & RESPONSE: Held in Bonfield Gallery. This exhibit recognizes the many ways works of art can spark conversation, action & aid in the processing of ideas, feelings, experiences & events. Original work in a variety of media will be on display. Runs through Dec. 18. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-online-ctacpetoskey/call-and-response

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB COMPETITION SHOW 2020: Runs through Nov. 13, Carnegie Rotunda. Each spring the Traverse Area Camera Club hosts a photography competition for club members. Photographs are peer-reviewed at novice, intermediate, advanced & master levels. This exhibition highlights 2020’s award-winning works in each level. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/traverse-area-camera-club-competitionshow-2020

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the ADViCE GOddESS Go With The Whoa

: Whenever I go out with someone I like at all, I fall for them right away. How can I stop from jumping headfirst into wanting to be with a guy just because we have a nice evening together? I know some witty banter doesn’t equal a soul mate, but good luck telling my heart. — Leap First

: If your grandma was like mine, her advice was to find “the one” — as opposed to “the anyone.”

There’s a term for your “Speed Racer” approach to getting into relationships, and it’s “emophilia.” Emophilia is the “tendency to fall in love fast and often,” explains psychologist Daniel Nelson Jones, who coined the term (perhaps not noticing that “emophilia” sounds like the Cockney version of a blood-clotting disorder). Emophiliacs aren’t the only ones who dive into “I’m in love.” People who are “anxiously attached” — those who lack emotional security in respect to their interpersonal relationships — are also leap first-ers. However, research by psychologist Jacqueline Lechuga and Jones finds that the motivation is different in anxious attachment versus emophilia: For the anxiously attached, it’s the avoidance of being alone as opposed to the excitement of being in love (in emophilia). Emophiliacs aren’t without standards; for example: “A man needs a pulse. At least a weak one.” But Lechuga and Jones found that emophiliacs are often especially attracted to flashy, charismatic manipulators with the antisocial funpack of “Dark Triad” personality traits: Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism. Machiavellianism reflects callous self-interest: deceiving and exploiting others for one’s own gain. Psychopathy involves impulsivity, selfishness, remorselessness, and a lack of empathy. And narcissism, of course, involves being egotistical, entitled, and lacking in empathy, with an inflated sense of one’s own greatness. It’s hard even for people who aren’t emophiliacs to see the Dark Triad traits behind the charisma storm — well, at least until they notice their life savings have grown digital wings and flown off to the Grand Caymans. It’ll likely be impossible for you to spot a charismatic creep’s ethical shortcomings when your eyes are doing that flashing cartoon heart thing at 1,000 rpm. The same goes for relationship deal-breakers with less sociopathic suitors that you’re

BY Amy Alkon blinded to at first but that eventually reveal themselves — maybe after you’ve been “all in” for months or more. You may have work to do in the selfacceptance department and related areas, but you don’t have to be all psychologically “fixed” to behave in healthy ways. Just understand that your emotions will likely be your sabotage staff, not your support staff. That’s okay because, as I write in “Unf*ckology,” “Your feelings are not the boss of you.” Because you have a feeling, a longing to do something, doesn’t mean you should let it drag you down Emo Lane. What you can control are your actions, especially through “precommitment,” psychologists’ term for making advance preparation to limit your ability to duck your goal in the heat of the moment. To slow down and get to know a guy, change the length of your dates from marathon to mini: dates as hors d’oeuvres rather than threeday banquets. In this column, I often advise keeping first dates “cheap, short, and local.” This keeps them from leading to big outlays of cash, effort, or premature feelings of being perfect for each other. The essential bit of that for you is “short.” Schedule dates for a limited time — an hour or hour-and-a-half at most — and have someplace to be afterward. And, so you can’t throw that plan over in the moment, have a friend pick you up at your date to take you somewhere else. By the way, this could very well be your couch, which you sit on with said friend, giving yourself props for changing your emo-maniac ways. Your second date should be a week later (and so on), with minimal talk on the phone or texting with the guy in between. For times when you do chat on the phone, again dip into the precommitment well by setting a silent timer (for, say, 20 minutes) and getting off when it hits zero. Ration the number of texts you can send per day and calls you can take per week, and have a friend monitor you on all of this to keep you from cheating. Because habits are created on a neural level through repetition of behavior, in time, if you keep repeating your more measured dating MO, it should become your default behavior. As a bonus, the “slow-it-down” steps I’ve laid out will make you seem a little out of reach to a guy, amping up your desirability. Slowing it down is also better on a personal safety level than falling fast for your idea of a person, which is how a number of people have ended up not just going on dates but being dismembered and eaten on them.

“Jonesin” Crosswords "Adjusted to Fit Your Screen"--what the flip is going on? [#590, Sept. 2012] --by Matt Jones ACROSS 1 What your answers must be written in to understand the theme 5 Hiking path 10 “Which came first?” choice 13 Clapton or Cartman 14 Candy branded as “The Freshmaker” 16 Stuff to fix a squeaky hinge 17 Aligned correctly 19 Pompous attribute 20 Stun gun relative 21 Jewel 22 Amy Winehouse hit song 24 Complainer’s sounds 26 1980s hairstyle that may have involved a kit 27 Donut shop quantities 30 Cop show with the line “Just the facts, ma’am” 33 Cupid’s Greek counterpart 34 Wire-___ (like some terriers’ coats) 37 Rowboat propeller 38 Transmit electronically, in a way 39 Devices that, when turned, adjust themselves (just like the theme answers) 40 Greek vowel 41 Suffix form for twenty and thirty, but not ten 42 Audrey Tautou’s quirky title role of 2001 43 Stay away from 44 Moved the borders to create a new area, perhaps 46 They’re collected in passports 48 Coffee dispensers 49 Cartoonist Guisewite, or her comic strip 51 Faith whose name comes from the Arabic for “glory” 53 Rapper ___ Def 54 Walkway on an airline flight 58 Bullfighting cheer 59 What Neil Armstrong partook in, e.g. 62 Homer’s outburst 63 It may be tossed after a wedding 64 Charity benefit, maybe 65 Take notice 66 Some religious observances 67 Stretch across

DOWN 1 Like some checks: Abbr. 2 Operatic solo 3 Sty dwellers 4 Crafty plans 5 Symbols after brand names 6 Rule over a kingdom 7 Chilean mountain range 8 Checklist component 9 Rawls of R&B 10 “Land sakes alive that’s awesome!” 11 Prefix for byte meaning “billion” 12 Amorphous clump 15 Jam, margarine, or cream cheese, e.g. 18 Sci-fi film set inside a computer 23 Exercise machine unit 25 Makes embarrassed 26 Class warmup before a big exam 27 Postpone 28 Make big speeches 29 Do the “I am not a crook” thing with the V-signs, for example? 30 Three, in Germany 31 Completely devour 32 ___ fatty acids 35 Troy’s friend on “Community” 36 Under the weather 39 Activity done in heated beds 43 Well-known quotations, often 45 “Are you a man ___ mouse?” 47 Warm up after being in the freezer 49 Amounts on a bill 50 Liability counterpart 51 Physiques, in entertainment tabloids 52 Lotion ingredient 53 Actress Sorvino 55 Shower gel, essentially 56 Hit for The Kinks 57 Actor McGregor 60 Clumsy sort 61 Org. that provides W-2 forms

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SEPT 28 - OCT 04 BY ROB BREZSNY

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In her high school yearbook, Libra-

born Sigourney Weaver arranged to have this caption beneath her official photo: “Please, God, please, don’t let me be normal!” Since then, she has had a long and acclaimed career as an actor in movies. ScreenPrism.com calls her a pioneer of female action heroes. Among her many exotic roles: a fierce warrior who defeats monstrous aliens; an exobiologist working with indigenous people on the moon of a distant planet in the 22nd century; and a naturalist who lives with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. If you have ever had comparable fantasies about transcending normalcy, Libra, now would be a good time to indulge those fantasies—and begin cooking up plans to make them come true. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Inventor

Buckminster Fuller was a visionary who loved to imagine ideas and objects no one had ever dreamed of before. One of his mottoes was, “There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” I recommend that you spend quality time in the coming weeks meditating on butterfly-like things you’d love to have as part of your future—things that may resemble caterpillars in the early going. Your homework is to envision three such innovations that could be in your world by October 1, 2021.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During

World War II, Hollywood filmmakers decided it would be a good idea to create stories based on graphic current events: for example, American Marines waging pitched battles against Japanese soldiers on South Pacific islands. But audiences were cool to that approach. They preferred comedies and musicals with “no message, no mission, no misfortune.” In the coming weeks, I advise you to resist any temptation you might have to engage in a similar disregard of current events. In my opinion, your mental health requires you to be extra discerning and well-informed about politics—and so does the future of your personal destiny.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Pretending

is imagined possibility,” observes actor Meryl Streep. “Pretending is a very valuable life skill and we do it all the time.” In other words, fantasizing about events that may never happen is just one way we use our mind’s eye. We also wield our imaginations to envision scenarios that we actually want to create in our real lives. In fact, that’s the first step in actualizing those scenarios: to play around with picturing them; to pretend they will one day be a literal part of our world. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to supercharge the generative aspect of your imagination. I encourage you to be especially vivid and intense as you visualize in detail the future you want.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): “My own soul

must be a bright invisible green,” wrote author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. Novelist Tom Robbins suggested that we visualize the soul as “a cross between a wolf howl, a photon, and a dribble of dark molasses.” Nobel Prizewinning poet Wislawa Szymborska observed, “Joy and sorrow aren’t two different feelings” for the soul. Poet Emily Dickinson thought that the soul “should always stand ajar”—just in case an ecstatic experience or rousing epiphany might be lurking in the vicinity. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to enjoy your own lively meditations on the nature of your soul. You’re in a phase when such an exploration can yield interesting results.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I am, indeed, a king,

because I know how to rule myself,” wrote 16thcentury author Pietro Aretino. By January 2021, Aries, I would love for you to have earned the right to make a similar statement: “I am, indeed, a royal sovereign, because I know how to rule myself.” Here’s the most important point: The robust power and clout you have the potential to summon has nothing to do with power and clout over other people—only over yourself. Homework: Meditate on what it means to be the imperial boss and supreme monarch of your own fate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The basic

principle of spiritual life is that our problems become the very place to discover wisdom and love.” Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield made that brilliant observation. It’s always worth meditating on, but it’s an especially potent

message for you during the first three weeks of October 2020. In my view, now is a highly favorable time for you to extract uplifting lessons by dealing forthrightly with your knottiest dilemmas. I suspect that these lessons could prove useful for the rest of your long life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “My business is

to love,” wrote poet Emily Dickinson. I invite you to adopt this motto for the next three weeks. It’s an excellent time to intensify your commitment to expressing compassion, empathy, and tenderness. To do so will not only bring healing to certain allies who need it; it will also make you smarter. I mean that literally. Your actual intelligence will expand and deepen as you look for and capitalize on opportunities to bestow blessings. (P.S. Dickinson also wrote, “My business is to sing.” I recommend you experiment with that mandate, as well.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I’m the diamond in the dirt, that ain’t been found,” sings Cancerian rapper Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent. “I’m the underground king and I ain’t been crowned,” he adds. My reading of the astrological omens suggests that a phenomenon like that is going on in your life right now. There’s something unknown about you that deserves and needs to be known. You’re not getting the full credit and acknowledgment you’ve earned through your soulful accomplishments. I hereby authorize you to take action! Address this oversight. Rise up and correct it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The author bell hooks

(who doesn’t capitalize her name) has spent years as a professor in American universities. Adaptability has been a key strategy in her efforts to educate her students. She writes, “One of the things that we must do as teachers is twirl around and around, and find out what works with the situation that we’re in.” That’s excellent advice for you right now—in whatever field you’re in. Old reliable formulas are irrelevant, in my astrological opinion. Strategies that have guided you in the past may not apply to the current scenarios. Your best bet is to twirl around and around as you experiment to find out what works.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Your relationship

with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have,” says motivational speaker Robert Holden. Hallelujah and amen! Ain’t that the truth! Which is why it’s so crucial to periodically take a thorough inventory of your relationship with yourself. And guess what, Virgo: Now would be a perfect time to do so. Even more than that: During your inventory, if you discover ways in which you treat yourself unkindly or carelessly, you can generate tremendous healing energy by working to fix the glitches. The coming weeks could bring pivotal transformations in your bonds with others if you’re brave enough to make pivotal transformations in your bonds with yourself.

ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio-born

Prince Charles has been heir to the British throne for 68 years. That’s an eternity to be patiently on hold for his big chance to serve as king. His mother Queen Elizabeth just keeps going on and on, living her very long life, ensuring that Charles remains second-in-command. But I suspect that many Scorpios who have been awaiting their turn will finally graduate to the next step in the coming weeks and months. Will Charles be one of them? Will you? To increase your chances, here’s a tip: Meditate on how to be of even greater devotion to the ideals you love to serve.

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