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It is a compelling thought that all religions have attempted to answer. Before providing my own belief, I wanted to clarify Rev. Dr. Myers’ statement. The “force, or energy, which had given this women life” is well known. It is a biological process based on a wonderfully versatile molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). In simple terms, this is the “gas” that powers living cells. When this process fails, often as a result of respiratory/ circulatory failure, the cells in the body die. The body reverts to room temperature, a different entropy process starts, and conservation of energy principles are satisfied. A more accurate description of the spirit would be consciousness. That is not the force that gives us life. The ATP process is the life force for most living things. Consciousness is what gives us awareness and, as far as we know, makes us a unique species. The more accurate question is what happens to consciousness when the body dies? That is a question of belief rather than biology. I happen to believe that our consciousness is a reflection of our infinite eternal creator. That reflection doesn’t depend on chemical processes; it is a function of an eternal relationship with God. That relationship is not dependent on a body for us any more than it requires some physical manifestation for God. Jeff Beamsley, Traverse City
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Email info@northernexpress.com and hit send! Shame On America For Health Care
Canadians feel superior to Americans in at least two areas: hockey and health care. Canada provides health insurance to everybody without co-pays and deductibles. Fancy that! Canada’s system is less costly, too. Heath care costs 10 percent of Canada’s GDP compared to 16 percent here, where tragically millions of Americans remain uninsured and health care insecure. Our government has a tin ear about citizen welfare and tranquility, social values explicitly embraced by our Constitution. Adding insult to injury, over a half million American bankruptcies a year stem from medical bills. This happens zero times in Canada. All advanced free market democracies provide health care for all; not us. Most have some version of “the right to health” in their national constitutions. Not us. America, the richest and most powerful nation, is an outlier, the odd man out on health care. It’s grounds for national shame. The underpinning moral value for health care in Switzerland is the concept “solidarite’,” meaning “community, equal treatment,” and “despite our differences, we’re all in this together.” Former Swiss President Pascal Couchepin said, “all must have an equal rightand particularly, a right to health care.” Most European countries have signed the European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights, a sort of continent-wide Bill of Rights, enforceable in court. It states, “Everyone has the right of access to preventive health care and the right to benefit from medical treatment.” Republican Congressman John Moolenaar,
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Instead of unfairly disparaging City staff (“The City vs. The Voters”), perhaps Grant Parsons should be more concerned with the merits of his case and defending against the legal challenge to Prop 3. There is no evidence to support his claim that the City of Traverse City is working to undermine the voters — staff and commissioners have consistently sought clarity while also doing what is necessary to implement the new charter amendment. In fact, shortly after Prop 3 passed, the city created a new administrative policy for any new building over 60 feet and approved an expense of up to $30,000 in order to hire outside counsel for the predictable lawsuit that followed. Parsons himself pushed for this outside counsel, even after claiming that “Prop 3 would cost the city nothing.” The city planning director didn’t offer legal advice or help to draft the complaint against the city — he simply provided zoning and planning background in respect to current code and ordinance. He was doing his job, giving a city property owner access to public information. And, from what I understand, this information was very similar to that provided to Parsons’ own Save Our Downtown (SOD) group in preparation for their Prop 3 battle last year. We should have concerns about the ethics of a participating attorney of a case writing an editorial about said case. And we should have even deeper worry about SOD’s ongoing campaign to erode the public’s confidence in its local government. Christie Minervini , Traverse City,
Life And Death
First, thanks for printing the ongoing “Crossed” series. It is really interesting to see this thoughtful exchange of opinions. In the most recent exchange about death, Rev. Dr. Myers observed that “The force, or energy, which had given this woman life, what Christians call her spirit, was no longer present in her body. But where was it?”
My parents, who lacked a college education, were able to raise their children to obtain college degrees and inherit a better life. They were proud of their inheritance for their children. Like other parents, I have the opportunity to leave our children a better life. I am quite proud of our community, which has invested heavily in our environment as shown by the beautiful waterfront park, the winter sports park, our kayak course along the Bear River, our ever-expanding bike trails, beaches, and nearby ski and golf resorts. Unfortunately, our lakes have warmed by two to three degrees in the last century. Such warming increases evaporation, humidity, and heavy rains in some areas and droughts in others. The ice cover on the Great Lakes is forming later and melting sooner, which affects ice fishing. Warmer winters are likely to shorten the season for recreational activities like snowmobiling, snowboarding and skilling. Drought and extremely hot summer days may harm our harvests and fruit crops with early warming followed by a spring frost. In order to leave a better world for our children, we need to begin to take action on a local level. By encouraging the City of Petoskey to invest in renewable energy not only do we reduce pollution, but such sources of energy are more efficient, which eventually pays for the replacement cost. I trust our local government will invest in our city to leave our part of the world a better place for future generations. Ronald Marshall, Petoskey
Wake Up, Serfs!
Just how stupid are we, people? The officials we elected to go to Washington to look out for our welfare have themselves one of the best health care packages available, but look what they did for us. They are denying us basic health care again … unless we can afford it. How can these Republicans call themselves Christians? Still they protect their corporations and the wealthy. Just how long are we going to allow this to continue? It is time to resist and fight from the ground up in this country. Or are we to remain a flock of sheep? Wake up now, not tomorrow! To see the real Republican agenda, read “Dark Money” by Jane Mayer. And just food for thought … if you’re not a billionaire, you’re a serf.
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features Crime and Rescue Map........................................7
The Story of an Anxious Mind.............................8 Answering the Call...........................................10 Next Generation of Master Gardeners...............13 Spotlight on Nature..........................................15 Seen..................................................................17
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FourScore.......................................................21 Nightlife............................................................24
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Spectator/Stephen Tuttle....................................4 Weird................................................................8 Modern Rock/Kristi Kates.................................22 The Reel.......................................................23 Advice Goddess..............................................25 Crossword....................................................25 Freewill Astrology...........................................26 Classifieds......................................................27
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The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, officially ended the Spanish-American War and relieved Spain of all claims on its former empire. Simultaneously, several of those territories — the islands of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines — were “annexed” to the United States. (Although prior amendments made it impractical to officially annex Cuba at the time, the U.S. was given powers of “protectorate” in the arrangement.) These events marked the beginning of the U.S. as a world power and the end to Cuba's chance for true independence. Tomas Estrada Palma became the first president of the Republic of Cuba in 1902, with a constitution incorporating seven articles from the Platte Amendment — an agreement that, while guaranteeing the withdrawal of U.S. military forces, also granted the U.S. vast powers. Among them: the right to intervene unilaterally in Cuban affairs, the right to use military force to protect American interests, a pledge to lease naval bases on the island; and various powers that effectively established U.S. dominance over Cuba. In 1906, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt sent in forces to stabilize the country after the fall of Cuban President Palma; William Howard Taft was appointed provisional governor until a new president was elected three years later. Geraldo Machado, Cuba's fifth president and possibly most corrupt official, was later overthrown by an English-speaking sergeant, Fulgencio Batista. Batista, along with American backing, appointed himself head of Cuba's armed forces and controlled a series of “presidents” before he himself served from 1940 to 1944 and again from 1952 to 1959.
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Cuba, known at the time as a playground for rich Americans, reached a breaking point under Batista's corrupt regime. Poverty, food shortages, and political persecution, contrasted by excessive wealth and luxury for the tourist and elite, set the stage for yet another coup. On the evening of December 31, 1958, following the Battle of Santa Clara, overthrown President Batista fled to the Dominican Republic with $300 million U.S. dollars. On February 16, 1959, 33-year-old Fidel Castro was sworn in as prime minister of Cuba, ushering in nearly 60 years of socialism and defiance against a superpower only 90 miles away. Following the takeover by Castro, the U.S. put in place “El Bloquero,” also known as the blockade — a full financial, commercial, and economic embargo. For the majority of the six decades that followed, Castro remained a constant reminder of the Cold War and the only real threat the U.S. has faced within any proximity. Incidents like the missile crisis of ’62 and the release of hundreds of thousands of refugees — many of whom were released from Cuba's prisons and mental asylums — brought the world closer to nuclear war than at any other time in history. The fall of the Soviet Union reduced Cuba's military relevance and began a trend toward at least a mutual tolerance. Meetings facilitated by Pope Francis between Raul Castro and President Barack Obama, and most recently, the
death of Fidel Castro, spurred the first policy changes toward Cuba in decades. Countless state businesses — once owned by Cuban nationals, then confiscated and absorbed by Castro (their owners exiled, imprisoned, and oftentimes worse) — now stand to receive the benefits of the relaxed trade policies put in place by the Obama administration. By lifting the $100 personal import limit, countless Cuban companies now owned by Castro family members are experiencing substantial revenue increases while skirting trade laws. The phenomenon has left many with the opinion voiced by Mauricio Claver-Carone, executive director of Cuba Democracy Advocates in Washington D.C.: “Obama pivoted his support to Castro from the Cubans and their desire for reform.” For all of the praise former President Obama received regarding Cuba, there exists equal amounts of criticism and concern for his policies. With political oppression, emigration, and violations of religious freedoms at all-time highs and food supplies at all-time lows, one wonders what is actually being done diplomatically to restore basic rights and necessities to the Cuban citizens during this period of reestablished diplomacy and open travel. While tourism always has existed in Cuba, travel for Americans has been restricted to humanitarian, cultural, or similar prerequisites. Now, in the more than two years since Obama's declaration of “Charting a New Coarse on Cuba,” American tourism to Cuba has increased drastically — 77 percent in the last year alone, with commercial flights and ferries departing from the U.S each day. Although relations have warmed enough to allow travel, a full trade embargo is still in effect with the U.S. Cuba's hopes of rebuilding its economy with tourism threatens survival of the average citizen. Commercial overfishing has long since depleted the abundant sea life described by author Ernest Hemingway. Staples such as garlic, onions, and tomatoes are now luxuries largely supplemented by a diet of rice and beans (with occasional pieces of pork), forcing citizens to turn to an ever-growing black market. Powdered milk is shipped in from China, along with other staples like grain and rice, to help feed the 11 million Cuban citizens and estimated 3 million tourists expected to visit this year. With the drastic increase in visitors and no foreseeable change in policy, Cuba might be facing its toughest transition yet. Hotel rooms (including meals) that recently cost $35 have jumped to $250 or more. A modest dinner of pork and rice might not be available, even for the tourist. Just eight days prior to leaving office earlier this year, President Obama reversed the longstanding “wet foot, dry foot policy,” preventing Cuban emigrants who arrive without a visa in the U.S. from becoming permanent residents — an act described as “one more way to frustrate the democratic aspirations of the Cuban people.” Cuba remains a country in need of real reform. For the sake of its citizens, let's hope Obama's reasoning that “the new administration would continue the path set in motion for normalized relations” comes to fruition, providing the Cuban people access to food, medicine, and the basic rights to which all humans are all entitled. Christopher Struble is president of The Michigan Hemingway Society, a small local business owner, historian, and avid outdoorsman.
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top five Bills Would Allow Short-term Rentals Michigan homeowners’ Airbnb dreams — or nightmares — might be coming true. The state House and Senate recently introduced legislation that would allow homeowners anywhere in Michigan to list their properties for short-term rental. The bills, Senate Bill 329 and House Bill 4503, would eliminate local regulation of short-term vacation rentals and make them a permitted use of residential properties under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. Short-term rentals are a contentious issue across northern Michigan and were the subject of the April 10 Northern Express feature “Local Governments Face Down the Airbnb Phenomenon.” Currently, some local governments, like Northport, have permissive policies; others, like Torch Lake Township, prohibit short-term rentals altogether. Elsewhere, like in Traverse City, short-term rentals are limited. The Michigan Realtors Association supports the bills; advocates of shortterm rentals argue they are a property right and increase property values. Greg Payne, board chair of the Torch Lake Protection Alliance, believes local governments should be able to determine what’s allowed and what’s not. Payne believes vacation rentals threaten the character of neighborhoods. “From our community’s perspective, this is pretty devastating if it ever gets through,” he said.
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Arrr, Matey – Pirate Ship Invades the Straits Heading to Mackinac Island this summer? Pack your parrot; the Star Line Ferry company has added to its 2017 fleet the Good Fortune, a replica pirate ship that will sail the Straits five times daily from Mackinaw City. The Mackinac Pirate Adventure Tour is a family friendly excursion that will feature water cannons for kids and a bar for adults. The 39-year-old Star Line, which purchased the 138-year-old Arnold Line last year, also offers rides to the island via its rooster tail hydro-jet boats and five classic ferries.
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Our publicly funded universities and colleges are having a bit of a problem with that pesky constitutional free-speech business. Some students attending those institutions seem to have no clue at all.
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Speakers are invited, either by the school or some student group, and it doesn't take long for the protests to begin — especially if the invited speaker is a conservative or, even worse, an actual Republican. Not content to control outside speakers, 60 percent of these schools now have “speech codes” restricting what students can say to and about each other.
It does not, however, explain the two dozen other speakers who also have been invited, then canceled, for a variety of other speaking engagements. Most troubling, those speakers all have one thing in common: They're all Republicans, or at least, conservatives. If you worked for a noted GOPer or are a supporter of conservative ideas, your invitation likely will be at risk.
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A speaker might be invited because of interesting life or professional experiences, social position, or an interesting perspective on history or current events. It doesn't really matter anymore. Protest groups, sometimes small and sometimes large, will gather to announce their list of grievances. They will picket, chant, and protest. In some cases, they shout down the invited speaker, ironically using what they believe are their rights to prevent someone else from exercising theirs. A note here about the University of California at Berkeley, which is a special case. Every speaker, on virtually any issue, generates protests there. Berkeley folks have been doing this for a long time. They like to call the school the birthplace of the free speech movement, though some ancient Greeks would likely beg to differ.
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Silencing invited speakers happens more often than we'd think. A dozen times in the last two years, student protests have prompted schools to change commencement speakers. Fair enough. Commencements are a day of celebration for graduates, so let them hear whom they want to hear.
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of our cultural heritage. But violence, interruptions, and attempts to completely silence unpopular thought … ? Not so much.
At Berkeley, the left protests everything, and now counter-protesters show up to confront them. Anarchists, wearing their cute little ninja outfits, join the festivities mostly to throw rocks and start fires. Their only philosophy is to create mayhem, regardless of the issue. Their presence invites the neoNazis and other ultra-right troublemakers, and what started as a protest becomes a riot. Almost every time. Some would argue that the student protests are in the best tradition of free speech. Certainly the non-violent activities fit that category. Standing up for beliefs is an important part
To be fair, some invitees are truly offensive to most everyone. Those spewing hatred, encouraging violence, and telling outright lies — like Holocaust deniers — need not be invited in the first place. But most of the protested speakers don't fit those categories. And extreme views from the left rarely receive the same treatment. Maxine Waters is welcome; Condoleezza Rice is not. That's how absurd it has become. Former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice probably has some interesting insights for graduates. It really shouldn't matter whether you agreed with her politics or not. How she went from an aspiring concert pianist to war planner could be a story worth hearing. She withdrew as a commencement speaker at Rutgers a couple years ago after protesting students claimed she was a murderer. Rice is just the most famous of the disinvited, one part of a fairly long list of Republican politicians or policy wonks banished from the lecture halls of academia. They are called racists, bigots, misogynists, homophobes, xenophobes, war criminals, and worse. If a speaker survives the protest phalanx but veers dangerously away from proper orthodoxy, schools have a list of “trigger words” that send the greatly offended scurrying off to “safe rooms” where they can be sheltered from the horror of viewpoints other than their own. It's a solution resolving a problem that didn't exist in the first place. Having the “wrong” political perspective or background shouldn’t disqualify someone from being heard. Both the left and the right should agree on that. Those believing they can exercise their speech rights by depriving others of theirs need a First Amendment refresher course. It's surprising our universities don't have a class like that.
Crime & Rescue MAN ARRESTED ON THIRD TRY Deputies arrested a 45-year-old parolee who twice evaded them on highspeed chases across Emmet County. Pellston resident Roger Lee Milbrandt Jr. was arrested May 6 in Cross Village on two counts of third-degree fleeing and eluding, forgery, and tampering with an electronic monitoring device, Emmet County Sheriff Pete Wallin said. Two days earlier, police had received an alert from the county parole office to be on the lookout for Milbrandt, who had removed his tether device and stolen a license plate. Milbrandt was on parole after being convicted of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in 1991 and failing to register as a sex offender in 2005. At 12:30pm May 5, deputies located Milbrandt’s Pontiac Grand Prix in Center Township and attempted to pull him over. Milbrandt took off at a high speed, however, and deputies called off the chase in the interest of safety, Wallin said. Two hours later, Milbrandt was spotted in his car at the Cross Village General Store, and another chase ensued but also was called off, this time because schools were letting out for the day. FUGITIVE BUSTED IN TRAFFIC STOP Following a report of a suspected intoxicated driver, Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted in Texas. The suspect vehicle was spotted in Suttons Bay on May 8 at 5:47pm. Deputies pulled over the driver, 44-year-old Rocky Caudillo, who was found to have an arrest warrant from Texas for failing to register as a sex offender. Caudillo, who is wanted in Waxahachie, Texas, was arrested on a fugitive from justice charge; a passenger in his car, a 29-year-old man from Weslaco, Texas, was arrested for having an open intoxicant in a motor vehicle. Deputies said Caudillo’s criminal history dates back to 1996 and includes burglary, assault, theft, drug charges, promotion of prostitution, and indecency with a child. STREET FIGHT AT STREETERS As many as 30 people were brawling, as 20 more stood watching or trying to break up fights, following a hip-hop show at Traverse City’s Streeters. Traverse City Police arrested three people, and Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people after bystanders called 911 at 12:33am May 7. Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies also were called to help diffuse the melee. A TCPD officer arrived to find dozens of people in the nightclub’s parking lot surrounding two women who were fighting, one of them holding down the other by her hair, said Chief Jeff O’Brien. A 26-year-old Traverse City man tried to pull the aggressive woman off the other and refused to let her go as the officer attempted to handcuff her. A TCPD sergeant arrested the 26-year-old. As a group of men tried to assault the officer attempting to arrest the 23-year-old Traverse City woman, other officers and Streeters security formed a circle around that officer, O’Brien said. Another man, a 22-year-old Traverse City man who attempted to get in the way of officers, also was arrested. Three were arrested on disorderly conduct and resisting charges; the female victim of the assault vanished into the crowd. Deputies arrested two men for disorderly conduct, a 23-year-old Traverse City man and a 31-year-old Grand Rapids man. The melee followed a concert called #LittyIn
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TraversCity that featured local act Age and guests. The event was called off early after two women got into a fight inside and police were called; as the police investigated, an altercation also broke out in the parking lot, owner Douglas Street said. DRIVER DISTRACTED BY SPIDER A man distracted by a spider crashed into some trees. The 26-year-old Grawn man told Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies that he was driving and spotted a spider on the visor above his head, which distracted him and caused him to lose control. The man crashed his 2005 GMC Envoy on South Good Harbor Trail near East Gatzke Road at 9:40am May 7 in Centerville Township. The driver was not injured, but a passenger, a 29-year-old Grawn woman, suffered an injury to her wrist and was treated at the scene by Cedar Fire personnel. CHARGES FOR OBSCENE POSTS A 36-year-old Kingsley man faces charges for using Facebook to send obscene messages to teenage girls. David Scott Bradley is accused of using two fake Facebook accounts to send messages to three girls — ages 14, 15, and 16 — that discussed perverse sex acts. He faces three counts of distributing obscene material to a child and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. He was charged May 5. He was investigated by state police, who obtained records from Facebook through a search warrant that included 3,216 pages of material and connected him to the accounts where the message originated, according to the charges. MAN KILLED IN ROLLOVER CRASH A 28-year-old man died in a singlevehicle rollover crash near Grayling. Crawford County Sheriff’s deputies and Grayling Department of Public Safety officers were dispatched to M-72 near Staley Lake Road at 2am on April 29 following a call to 911. Deputies found the driver, who was alone in the car, unresponsive; the man was pronounced dead a t the scene, Sheriff Kirk Wakefield said. The man was not wearing a seatbelt and investigators believe he had been drinking alcohol.
CALLER REPORTS DRUNK DRIVER Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a drunk driver after a woman called 911 to report a black Ford pickup swerving all over South Lake Leelanau Drive at noon May 4 in Bingham Township. A deputy, who happened to be nearby, pulled to the side of the road and waited for the suspect vehicle. The vehicle passed a short time later, almost sideswiping the patrol car, and was pulled over, deputies said. The driver, a 38-year-old Lake Ann man, was arrested for third-offense drunk driving.
BODY FOUND IN OTSEGO LAKE A body recovered in Otsego Lake is believed to be that of a kayaker who was presumed drowned in April. State police said a body found May 5 is believed to be Lawrence Beach III, whom was reported missing a month earlier. Someone saw Beach paddling on the lake on April 6, turned away briefly, and then looked over to see an overturned kayak. An immediate search of the lake turned up the kayak and a paddle but no sign of the 28-year-old.
HOMEMADE WEAPONS DISCOVERED State police who visited a Roscommon Township home to investigate a report of illegal weapons found an unregistered homemade pistol, an illegal stun gun, and homemade explosives. Police arrested a 32-year-old Roscommon woman May 9 on weapons charges for the homemade pistol and the stun gun. The investigation led them to a 29-year-old Roscommon convicted felon whom police determined possessed firearms and homemade explosives. Troopers learned that the man had discussed using the explosives to damage public infrastructure, and they got a search warrant for the home where they found improvised explosives, a pistol, and a long gun. Both suspects were taken to the Roscommon County jail.
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ON EDGE The Story of an Anxious Mind
By Clark Miller By many important measures, reporter Andrea Petersen has a good life — an understanding husband, a young daughter she adores, and an enviable career with The Wall Street Journal. There is another, unexpected side to her story. Petersen will appear at the National Writers Series on Friday, May 26 to discuss her new book, “On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety,” which traces her battles with anxiety disorder, the toll it has taken on those around her, and the various drugs and self-help tools that have helped her (and others) manage the disorder. Awardwinning Interlochen Public Radio reporter Morgan Springer will host the event. EARLY SIGNS Anxiety appeared early in Petersen’s life, then hit full force in 1989 during her sophomore year at the University of Michigan. It descended upon her without warning or discernible cause. Her heart rate skyrocketed, her thoughts became muddled, her vision blurred. The crisis lasted more than a month. She spent weeks on her parents’ couch, barely able to function, her mind simply locked down. Her description of that period as “very impairing” can be considered an understatement. As the disease progressed, she developed some unique dislikes, including an aversion to licking an envelope or standing in line at a theater. Other symptoms, though, were far more serious. A sense of impending tragedy might descend upon her without notice. In those years, anxiety crises led her to dozens of emergency room visits. A RESTLESS VOICE INSIDE Petersen described the roiling, inner dialogue of those with anxiety disorder as “the endless refrain of the anxious mind.” Professionals have called the disorder “the anticipation of future threat” or “sustained uncertainty.” Whatever the definition, anxiety is an unpredictable disease that can take over entire lives. Episodes sometimes lessen in
severity as one ages. But not always. There is no real cure — only various ways to mitigate the fears and cope with their psychic and physical aftermath. Petersen’s episodes affected not only her but also her family and friends. Her parents were bewildered by it all, but tried their best to cope with frantic calls in the night. At a certain point, most boyfriends just lost their patience. In other cases, she ended the romances for reasons maybe even she didn’t understand at the time. HELP – SLOW IN COMING Petersen speculates about how her life might have been different with a clear diagnosis and a better knowledge of techniques to manage symptoms. But such lifelines took years to find. A working clinical definition of anxiety disorder had emerged only a few years before Petersen’s first major episode. There were few resources available on campuses or elsewhere during her student years. At the time, a genetic element was suspected but not well understood. HIGH FUNCTIONING DESPITE ANXIETY These days, Petersen experiences fewer extreme episodes. “I’ve had easy years and tough years,” she told the Northern Express. “The key is that now I know what to do when my anxiety worsens. I redouble my efforts to get enough sleep, exercise, [and] reduce stress.” Occasionally, that’s not enough. She restarts cognitive behavioral therapy or medication when necessary. “Those things can usually pull me back from a relapse.” PRESSURE A reading of “On Edge” raises the question how someone who at times has
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been so tormented by anxiety attacks could step back and report on herself with such clarity. She admitted it was not an easy book to write. “It was definitely out of my comfort zone to write something so personal,” she said. “Until now, I had only written one or two first-person pieces during my entire journalism career.” It helped, perhaps, that she had a greater purpose in mind. “My hope in writing this book was to give some understanding and insight to those who struggle with anxiety,” she said. “I also wanted to share the exciting scientific research that is “Today there’s a much better chance that a doctor would properly diagnose me, that the school would refer me to the counseling center, or that I would look up my symptoms online and figure it out on my own.” - Andrea Petersen
happening now. Advances in neuroimaging and genetics are starting to unravel some of the mysteries of anxiety and could pave the way for new and better treatments.” There is at least one other reason why, despite her disorder, Peterson is able to handle many of life’s pressures — even a recent personal health scare. Anxieties that mysteriously spring to life in her mind
can defeat her, but she responds better to challenges from the outside world. As she explained it, “Real peril, I have found, galvanizes me. I make decisions and get stuff done. It’s fear — not danger — that shuts me down.” SUPPORT Petersen returned to the Ann Arbor campus recently to see if today’s students find the help they need. She found encouraging signs, especially in the support given by Michigan’s Counseling and Psychological Services, known a CAPS, and other organizations. She also noted that much of the stigma around mental disorders has disappeared or at least lessened since her student days. “I can tell how much the cultural climate has changed when I interview college students and they let me use their names, pictures, and the details of their illnesses in my stories,” she wrote. At the same time, she said the University of Michigan is an outlier. Despite a dramatic rise in reported cases of anxiety disorder in recent years, only about one-third of campuses around the country provide any sort of help. ONE POSITIVE SIDE Despite her long struggle, Petersen can find at least one positive effect of her disorder. “It has given me a point of connection with other people in pain, [and] that has made me more empathetic. That is especially true now that I’m more open about it.” Tickets to National Writers Series events can be purchased online at the City Opera website, at the box office at 106 East Front St. in Traverse City, or by calling (231) 941-8082.
Sweet, Sweet Revenge It is legal in China to sell electric "building shakers" whose primary purpose apparently is to wreak aural havoc on apartmentdwellers' unreasonably noisy neighbors. Models sell for the equivalent of $11 to $58 -- each with a long pole to rest on the floor, extending ceiling height to an electric motor braced against the shared ceiling or wall and whose only function is to produce a continuous, thumping beat. Shanghaiist. com found one avenger in Shaanxi province who, frustrated by his miscreant neighbor, turned on his shaker and then departed for the weekend. (It was unclear whether he faced legal or other repercussions.) Can't Possibly Be True -- Mats Jarlstrom is a folk hero in Oregon for his extensive research critical of the short yellow light timed to the state's redlight cameras, having taken his campaign to TV's "60 Minutes" and been invited to a transportation engineers' convention. In January, Oregon's agency that regulates engineers imposed a $500 fine on Jarlstrom for "practicing engineering" without a state license. (The agency, in fact, wrote that simply using the phrase "I am an engineer" is illegal without a license, even though Jarlstrom has a degree in engineering and worked as an airplane camera mechanic.) He is suing to overturn the fine. -- Last year, surgeons at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), for only the second time in history, removed a tumor "sitting" on the peanut-sized heart of a fetus while the heart was still inside the mother's womb -- in essence successfully operating on two patients simultaneously. The Uruguayan mother said her initial reaction upon referral to CHOP's surgeons was to "start laughing, like what, they do that?" (The baby's December birth revealed that the tumor had grown back and had to be removed again, except this time, through "ordinary" heart surgery.) -- The word "Isis" arrived in Western dialogue only after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, as an acronym for the Islamic State, and the Swahili word "Harambe" was known to almost no one until May 2016 when the gorilla "Harambe" (named via a local contest) was put down by a Cincinnati zoo worker after it had dragged an adventurous 3-year-old boy away. In April, a Twitter user and the website Daily Dot happened upon a 19-year-old California restaurant hostess named Isis Harambe Spjut and verified with state offices that a driver's license (likely backed by a birth certificate) had been issued to her. ("Spjut" is a Scandinavian name.) News You Can Use Earn $17,500 for two months' "work" doing nothing at all! France's space medicine facility near Toulouse is offering 24 openings, paying 16,000 euros each, for people simply to lie in bed continuously for two weeks so it can study the effects of virtual weightlessness. The institute is serious about merely lying there: All bodily functions must be accomplished while keeping at least one shoulder on the bed. Government in Action Sidewalk Wars: (1) Thirty-four residents of State Street in Brooklyn, New York, pay a tax of more than $1,000 a year for the privilege of sitting on their front stoops (a
pastime which, to the rest of New York City, seems an inalienable right). (The property developer had made a side deal with the city to allow the tax in exchange for approving an architectural adjustment.) (2) The town of Conegliano, Italy, collects local taxes on "sidewalk shadows" that it applies to cafes or businesses with awnings, but also to stores with a single overhanging sign that very slightly "blocks" sun. Shop owners told reporters the tax felt like Mafia "protection" money. Finer Points of the Law "Oh, come on!" implored an exasperated Chief Justice Roberts in April when the Justice Department lawyer explained at oral argument that, indeed, a naturalized citizen could have his citizenship retroactively canceled just for breaking a single law, however minor -- even if there was never an arrest for it. Appearing incredulous, Roberts hypothesized that if "I drove 60 miles an hour in a 55-mile-an-hour zone," but was not caught and then became a naturalized citizen, years later the government "can knock on my door and say, 'Guess what? You're not an American citizen after all'?" The government lawyer stood firm. (The Supreme Court decision on the law's constitutionality is expected in June.) Wait, What? -- Emily Piper and her husband went to court in January in Spokane, Washington, to file for a formal restraining order against a boy who is in kindergarten. Piper said the tyke had been relentlessly hassling their daughter (trying to kiss her) and that Balboa Elementary School officials seem unable to stop him. -- A private plane crashed on takeoff 150 feet from the runway at Williston (Florida) Municipal Airport on April 15, killing all four on board, but despite more than a dozen planes having flown out of the same airport later that day, no one noticed the crash site until it caught the eye of a pilot the next afternoon. Least Competent Criminals Didn't Think It Through: (1) Edwin Charge Jr., 20, and two accomplices allegedly attempted a theft at a Hood River, Oregon, business on April 23, but fled as police arrived. The accomplices were apprehended, but Charge took off across Interstate 84 on foot, outrunning police until he fell off a cliff to his death. (2) Police said Tara Cranmer, 34, tried to elude them in a stolen truck on tiny Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, on April 22. Since it is an island, the road ends, and she was captured on the dunes after abandoning the truck. The Aristocrats! Variations of the Semen-Weaponization Fetish: (1) Timothy Blake, 28, faced several charges in January after admitting to a spree of semen incidents at a Wal-mart in Marietta, Ohio. The liquid was his semen, he finally admitted, but he squirted it at his female victims only from a syringe rather than the old-fashioned way. (2) Brian Boyd, 27, was charged in January with squirting women from a syringe in a similar series of incidents at a Tampa Target store. However, though Boyd had simulated masturbation, the syringe itself contained only white liquid "hair conditioner."
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ANSWERING THE CALL
Milton Township volunteer firefighter Andrea Albert prepares for her weekly training session.
Rural departments are struggling amid a volunteer firefighter shortage By Patrick Sullivan If you live out in the sticks and your house catches fire, hope it doesn’t happen during business hours. That’s when, in many townships, few firefighters are available to answer calls. It used to be that rural departments were staffed with true volunteer firefighters, people who lived and worked in the community and could leave their day jobs to answer calls. Those days are over. Volunteer firefighters today tend to have jobs located well beyond their individual town’s borders. And they do receive some compensation for their firerelated time. But as demands on firefighters have increased, the volunteer model is straining departments, and fewer young people are willing to answer the call. VANISHING VOLUNTEERS The Grand Traverse Rural Fire Department, a once-visionary union of townships that pooled their resources, has been rocked in recent years by local governments — and their citizen volunteers — dropping out. “I’m a third generation firefighter. My grandfather started the Peninsula Township Fire Department, along with some others,” said Rural Chief Theo Weber. “My father served there, too, as a volunteer. A true volunteer, you know, where you drop everything, you leave work, you go, you help your neighbor. Life has gotten complicated since those times.” While lack of volunteers isn’t the direct reason townships have withdrawn from Rural in recent years, the problem has lurked in the background as the department has
struggled with tight budgets, and townships have sought to have more say over personnel. Just how bad is the need for volunteers at Rural? Dire. The department has only 24 volunteers today. Weber said he needs at least 50 more to meet national standards. They need so many because, at any given time, only a quarter of volunteers will respond. “They’re just not there, and I don’t know if our culture will generate them again,” Weber said. “As a volunteer system, I cannot guarantee a response. I cannot. If people don’t show up, they don’t show up.”
Koeplin is not your typical recruit. The 47-year-old decided to wait until his children were mostly grown before he signed up. Koeplin said he was among four people who trained at the same time, and every one was over 30 years old. Milton Township has 17 volunteers, he said, but only nine of those regularly show up, so that number is misleading. “We’re having a terribly hard time,” he said. Koeplin signed up because he wanted to serve his community and because he was attracted to the work. “I like a little bit of danger — it’s not too
“They’re just not there, and I don’t know if our culture will generate them again,” Weber said. “As a volunteer system, I cannot guarantee a response. I cannot. If people don’t show up, they don’t show up.” NO FARMERS TO FIGHT FIRES The generational shift is evident in Antrim County’s Milton Township. In the past, when fires broke out in the remote rural area around Kewadin, farmers would report to the fire hall and attack the blaze together. Nowadays, the farmers are gone. “Milton Township used to be pretty much all farmers … those were the volunteers, and those folks are all getting older,” said Matthew Koeplin, a real estate agent who’s been a Milton Township volunteer for nearly four years. “We now have zero farmers, and most of our department is out of the township during the day.”
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much danger, but I enjoy risky situations and doing my best to get people safe again,” Koeplin said. “It seems cliché, but it is a very rewarding thing to do.” One things for sure: The volunteers don’t do it for the money. Jeremy Ball started when he was a teenager in Elk Rapids, where his dad served as township fire chief for 22 years; today Ball volunteers at Milton Township. He said he understands that people are too busy to volunteer today, and that nobody’s doing it for the money; volunteers get $30 to respond to a call up to two hours, and $15 per hour after that. Ball, who works as an Antrim County
dispatcher, said he volunteers for the camaraderie and the satisfaction of helping others. GOING IN ANOTHER DIRECTION Green Lake Township Fire Department split with Rural in January because the township board wanted its fire department to merge with EMS services — often a first step small departments take toward having a fulltime paid staff and relying less on volunteers. Assistant Chief Mike Stinson said the township got tired of talk in Rural about an EMS merger that never happened. “The former [Rural Chief Bill Sedlacek] and I presented the Rural board with a fiveyear and 10-year plan to start incorporating EMS, and putting on ambulances within the Rural service so that we could generate a cash flow by billing for ambulance calls, and start to pay personnel,” Stinson said “Several years went by — now it’s been six or seven years — and there was no attention paid to that plan.” Stinson said Green Lake Township officials decided they’d had enough and split. “[Rural wasn’t] interested in expanding into a different field,” Stinson said. “They just wanted to be firemen. It was within the rank and file,” Stinson said. “It was even within the intermediate command. They just weren’t comfortable with change, I guess.” The merger with ambulance services has now been fully embraced in Green Lake, enabling the township to move toward having a fire hall that’s manned 24 hours a day. Beginning last month, all new personnel must be certified both as firefighters and EMS responders. Green Lake Chief David Cutaway said that as more people from downstate move north, they expect better fire and ambulance service.
“That’s what happens. They move up here, they’re getting older. Now those are the same people that start demanding full staff, and they want to get it put on the ballot. They’re willing to pay more on their millages,” Cutaway said. “They want you to make it happen. So eventually that’s how it evolves. It’s community demand. I mean, we’re only providing the service today based upon what the community tells us they want.” THE DEMANDS OF THE JOB One factor that’s made becoming a volunteer firefighter unrealistic for so many is the time required to become certified to volunteer. “The requirements to be a volunteer firefighter are just as stringent as being a career firefighter,” Weber said. “It is required by law. We can’t get away from it.” A certain minimum amount of training and continuing education is required. Weber estimates that, just to be able to suit up and take a call, a volunteer will have undertaken 427 hours of training: firefighting 1 and 2, hazmat, pump, extraction, and incident management. He or she also would have to earn medical certification, whether at EMT level or as a medical first responder. “That right there discourages a lot of people. When they want to come and help their community, then we start laying it out to them how much work it is,” Weber said. “It becomes very difficult for people to fit that into their modern schedules. You know, we have both “I just kind of had a calling,” spouses working — multiple jobs in some cases — so there’s very Gallagher said. “I felt like there little time to volunteer.” Shortages of volunteer was more that I could do. There’s firefighters are common across the always been people out there country, but it’s increasingly a rural problem, because cities and densely who have helped me.” populated townships can afford to hire full-time professionals. To attract and retain At night, Weber said, there are always volunteers, many departments have enough volunteers to respond when determined that the volunteers simply need someone’s house is burning down. But those to be paid more. volunteers are usually less enthusiastic about “Things have advanced because the responding to more run-of-the-mill calls like townships and municipalities have realized down power lines or a smoke alarm. that they need to be compensating people to “They want to help, but they’ve got a little get them to respond a little better, make them amount of time to help, and they can’t be up feel like they’re wanted,” Stinson said. all night doing those things and then still Chance Gallagher, who started with the report to work and be valuable employees,” Inland Township Fire Department in Benzie Weber said. “So, yeah, the situation has County 18 months ago, has completed changed tremendously.” intensive firefighter training. When Kelly Stiner joined the fire The 32-year-old parts consultant, who department in 1987, he was a true volunteer is married and has three children, said the firefighter. demands of training would better suit a “We were 100 percent volunteer — no younger person, one who didn’t have the family pay, no compensation whatsoever, and it was responsibility. Gallagher said he wouldn’t have basically hands-on training,” Stiner said. been able to tackle the job if his wife wasn’t Today, he’s a lieutenant and a safety officer willing to help cover for him at home. for Rural, working out of the Fife Lake and “It’s good for the younger people who Kingsley stations. don’t have a family and who are living at Stiner says that around Kingsley, if a home and need something to do to keep call comes in the middle of the day, there them out of trouble,” he said. “It is quite a bit might only be a handful of people available of time, which is where we are really running to respond. Stiner works at Century Link, a into our problem of finding volunteers.” company that lets him leave his job to answer Still, Gallagher said, being a volunteer emergencies, a rare allowance from an firefighter a satisfying endeavor, and he’s glad employer nowadays. he can help people. “During the day, there’s only myself and “I just kind of had a calling,” Gallagher maybe one or two other firefighters that are said. “I felt like there was more that I could around that can respond,” he said. do. There’s always been people out there who have helped me.” VOLUNTEER PAY Pay for volunteers varies from department NIGHT AND DAY to department. Another complicating factor for Rural At Rural, volunteers only get a fixed departments: The average volunteer rarely stipend: $25 per call or training, whether the spends his or her days in the immediate area call or training takes one hour or five. he or she serves. Volunteers typically have Other departments pay volunteers by the full-time jobs located miles away from their hours that they work. home community, removing them from the Firefighters with Green Lake make $13.15 pool of volunteers available to answer calls. per hour for calls and training, though “Across this country, for volunteer recruits are not paid for their initial training. firefighting, the daytime response is the most At Rural, the pay is viewed as an effort difficult,” Weber said. to ensure that being a volunteer doesn’t cost
Volunteer firefighters gather every Tuesday in Milton Township for training.
too much. “That’s how we try to compensate them for their out-of-pocket expenses,” Weber said. “We pay for all their schooling, and we pay for all of their equipment. However, it takes money out of their pocket to respond.” For young men and women who want careers as firefighters, that’s a good deal. Working as a volunteer firefighter is like attending firefighting school free; many become certified and learn the ropes at rural volunteer departments, using the experience to get jobs at professional departments. Weber did that himself. “We are the training ground,” he said. “The volunteer service is the training ground for career service, and I will tell you that, that was my pathway, too. I worked for a paid-oncall department for 10 years in Frankfort, and with that training I was able to secure a fulltime position with the city of Traverse City, and I retired from there.” ATTRACTING THE NEXT GENERATION Weber said Rural has applied for a grant so it can hire a recruiter. But if the problem is people not having time for the onerous training and commitment volunteer firefighting requires, what’s the recruiter supposed to say to land recruits? Weber hopes someone can finally get a message to young people who have time that it’s worthwhile to volunteer. “We have to reach out to the next generation, and the next generation isn’t coming knocking on our door like the previous one,” he said. “So we have established a Facebook account, we have a website — that’s old school now. Now we’re doing Instagram — my administrative assistant handles that account.” Whatever methods the departments use to attract recruits, the reason people join departments remains the same: They want to be a part of something larger, and they want to help their community. “They ain’t going to do it for the money because the money is never going to compensate you enough for the time you put in,” Cutaway said. “You’re missing dinners. You’re missing birthday parties. You’re giving up free time because of your trainings. It’s a huge sacrifice. The only drive that makes you do it is being community oriented, I mean, there’s no other way around it.”
TIGHT BUDGETS IN THE STICKS Another part of Rural’s trouble is that it runs on a .72 millage — a tight budget compared to other departments. This year’s budget is a half-million dollars because the department earned some income from vehicle sales, but next year the budget is projected to be $350,000. Compare that to Grand Traverse Metro, which operates on a 2.3 millage that brings in nearly $4 million per year. Green Lake Township’s annual budget is $533,000. Rural operates with just three paid employees: Weber, an administrative assistant, and a part-time accountant. Weber said he agrees that the department should move toward a paid-employee system that combines EMS and fire. He believes that cross-training firefighters and EMS responders is one way to keep a department like Rural going. “These EMS people who are not part of my organization are here 24-7, but if we cross-train them and become one organization, it’s the best bang for the buck for the taxpayer,” he said. “Now I have an immediate response out of my station with at least two people to do an assessment of the scene and get things started.” These cross-trained, paid firefighters would handle the bulk of the business — the everyday calls of trees down and smoke alarms. The volunteers could be called when big emergencies occur. That would mean fewer demands on volunteers and might make taking those positions more attractive. Weber said he’s tried to push the department in that direction but he’s met resistance. “It was put before our board, but they are doing exactly the opposite,” he said. “They are fighting amongst themselves. They are splitting.” Weber said he is frustrated by recent political quarrels among Rural’s townships and he wonders whether the department will even survive. “I don’t know if it’s sustainable,” Weber said. “I’m just being honest with you here, you know — it’s been a lot of turmoil. A lot of political infighting. Operationally, we’ve been doing great, up until the point where all this politics started. Would you want to join a losing team?”
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By Kristi Kates While many locals are impressed by entomologist, educator, and certified Master Gardener Duke Elsner, Elsner himself is perhaps less so. “If you take a look at my garden at home, you wouldn’t call me an expert,” he said with a laugh. Nevertheless, Elsner is heading up one of the most important programs for gardeners in northwest lower Michigan, Michigan State University Extension’s Master Gardener Program, an education and volunteer training program dedicated to beautifying communities throughout the state. GROWING GARDENS Elsner, who works as a consumer horticulture and small fruit educator from the MSU Extension office in Traverse City, is the go-to guy for growing just about anything Up North. He consults for the grape growers at some of northern Michigan’s local vineyards, assists with the two-year plant sciences degree program at Northwestern Michigan College, and teaches courses for the master gardener program at the horticultural research center in Leelanau County. “I’m an entomologist by training, so first and foremost I’ve got experience with all the insects,” Elsner said. “I also have over 20 years’ experience with small fruit production, fruit trees, and turf grass.” This includes such fruits as blueberries, wine grapes, tart cherries, apples, and a crop that’s fairly new to Michigan, the Saskatoon berry, which is similar to a blueberry but with a nuttier — some say almond-like — flavor. As an extension educator, Elsner assists the local community with anything they have issues with in relation to growing gardens: “Things like which sites are suitable for growing fruit, advising on weather conditions, diagnosing problems — really, all aspects of farms and farming,” he said. CHALLENGING COURSES Elsner joined the MSU Extension 27 years ago, which is when he became a certified master gardener himself. Becoming a master gardener is no small effort. A study portion — about three to four hours, one day a week, for 14 weeks — and a volunteer portion are required to earn certification as a master gardener volunteer. “And the volunteering isn’t just busy work,” said Elsner. “You have to help educate others in gardening and farming techniques. The community aspect is an important part of the whole thing.” Most people who’ve dabbled in gardening are familiar with the basics of the coursework, said Elsner, but some of the subjects are more challenging than one might expect. Master gardeners-in-training can expect to undertake lessons in plant science, soil science, tree fruits, woody ornamentals (trees and shrubs), vegetables, house plants, turf grass (anything used outdoors as a green cover), household insects, and integrated pest management, which Elsner calls “plant health care.” Once certified, the education doesn’t end; to maintain certification, a master gardener must continue to refresh his or her training. GROWING KNOWLEDGE Michele Worden has been a master gardener volunteer since 2003. She’s also currently the president of the Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan (MGANM), which covers Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties. “I come from a family of gardeners, but 14 years ago I had a 24/7 career as a management consultant, so I was always traveling and couldn’t really do much with gardening,” she said. “When I was getting ready to have twins, I took a leave of absence from work, and that was my opportunity to take the master gardener course.” Like many masters-in-training, Worden found the workload fairly intense. “There’s so much to do,” she said. “It’s just like taking a college course, plus I think, at first, I didn’t realize how much of a community service
Duke Elsner serves as an instructor for MSU Extension’s Master Gardener Program.
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Sowing the Seeds of the Next Generation of Master Gardeners component there is to it.” The community service volunteering is an essential part of a master gardener’s overall mission: to first acquire horticultural knowledge through the courses, and then to share it with his or her community to foster a healthy future for local gardening. Worden has approached her volunteering component several different ways over the years. “When my kids were small, I was asked to oversee the vegetable garden and greenhouse at their Montessori school, The Children’s House in Traverse City,” she said. “I took what I’d learned at the master gardener classes and taught it to the kids. I also used the kitchen facilities at the school and taught the full cycle of food, from growing it, to the nutrition you get from it.” Today, she’s also a mentor for the Traverse City Children’s Garden (next to the Traverse Area District Library’s main branch, on Woodmere Ave.) “I’m pretty excited when I can educate the public and share what to do and what not to do in a garden,” she said. THE REAL DIRT Lillian Mahaney of Leland is another local participant in the program. She’s had her advanced master gardener certificate for about nine years and has notched over 1,500 volunteer hours. She acquired her certificate with the intention of teaching kids. The first program that she taught after earning her certificate was a Saturday class for kids at the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library. Mahaney, though currently on hiatus from teaching, is serving as a consultant for the Suttons Bay Rain Gardens project and also using her skills to help two friends design native plant gardens for their homes. “Using native plants are better for our pollinators and birds, and they’re easier to care for,” she
said. Mahaney also writes The Real Dirt, the e-newsletter that gets sent out to all the master gardeners in northwest Michigan. “It’s all a lot of fun,” she said. COMMUNITY CAMARADERIE Across northwest Michigan, there are hundreds of certified master gardener volunteers, said Elsner, all utilizing their gardening education in different ways. “They might not all be up to date on their certificates, but they’re out there,” he said. Folks come from all walks of life to take the course. Elsner said he’s taught teenagers, retired folks, people who work at plant nurseries, professional landscapers — anyone who loves to garden. “Quite a few people do it just for their own education and to help their community,” he said. “We typically certify 30 people a year in the program. Some go into teaching junior master gardener programs, which is very important for the next generation of gardeners. Some work with community gardens, to help their neighbors learn how to grow things. Others contribute to youth-at-risk programs, to teach them how to garden. And a few just like to grow more extensive, elaborate gardens for themselves.” The courses are also something of a social event, he added, bringing together those interested in gardening in a learning environment. “There’s camaraderie in it, too, and that makes it fun,” he said. “My role is to connect people with these resources, as well as with my own personal gardening knowledge.” To learn more about the master gardener program, contact your local MSU extension office. Additional information is available at the Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan website, mganm.org.
So You Want to Become a Gardener? If you’re not quite ready to tackle the master gardener course, you can still master your own garden space. Here’s a trio of simple tips from Duke Elsner on how to get started: Utilize Your Space Where you start very much depends on the setting. If you have a large plot of land or yard, you’ve got the space to set up a garden. “But even if you’re in an apartment, you can still get going,” Elsner said. He recommends starting with some container plants or a small kitchen herb garden. Don’t Try Too Much at Once Elsner suggests beginning with simple vegetables and florals, so as not to discourage yourself as you’re learning to garden. “You don’t want to start with anything too complicated right off the bat,” he said. “If you make mistakes in a basic vegetable garden, you can just start over next year — plus a lot happens in a vegetable garden, and you get food out of it!” Take the Easy Route Want to grow vegetables that will bring fairly quick rewards? Green beans, sugar snap peas, potatoes, and carrots are best for impatient new gardeners, Elsner said. He also suggests marigolds and zinnias as easy flowers with great payoff.
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By Kristi Kates Much like the buds on the trees, as spring moves forward here in northern Michigan, our local orchestras and ensembles emerge from their winter hibernation to begin their busy spring and summer performance seasons. Here are several upcoming orchestral concerts for you to enjoy.
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Petoskey’s GLCO begins its season with two shows. The Sunday Series Recital (free, 4pm May 21) is the smaller and more intimate of the two, with a focus on smaller ensembles and soloists in a cozy venue, the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. The recital, titled “Twos, Threes and Fours,” will feature The Traverse Quartet, musicians who are members of both the GLCO and the Traverse Symphony Orchestra (TSO); Steven Leonard on violin, Ann Schoelles on viola, Lynn Hansen on oboe, and Elizabeth Bert on cello. Pieces at this performance will include Mozart’s Sonata in D-Major K.292 and Gordon Jacob’s “Six Shakespearean Sketches,” as well as additional works by George Gershwin, Joanne Martin, and Franz Krommer. Also from the GLCO at 7pm on Sunday, June 11, with be the Americana Plus performance, which will include both the orchestra and its chorus at the John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View. This concert is expected to seat up to 400 people, with general admission tickets for $25, and reserved seats for $50. Americana Plus’ program will include Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy Opus 80,” featuring Anthony Patterson on piano; “Opus 1” by Samuel Barber; and “Company” by Philip Glass. The GLCO choir also will perform Gwyneth Walker’s striking “A Testament to Peace” with the orchestra. Of added note will be a performance of Kenji Bunch’s “Verso” featuring GLCO conductor Libor Ondras on viola and concertmaster Paul Sonner on violin. “Anthony is a well-known performer at Bay View; he’ll be amazing on the piano,” said Dibby Smith, GLCO board president. “And Libor is always fabulous. Plus Gwyneth Walker’s pieces, I think, will be very powerful in performance, with their strong messages of peace and love — that’s something we all need right now.” Tickets are available at local chamber of commerce offices, online at glcoorchestra.org, or by calling (231) 487-0010.
THE CADILLAC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Popular songs get a second life when they’re adopted by an orchestra that can translate folk, indie-rock, or country tunes into complex orchestral arrangements. The Cadillac
Symphony Orchestra has taken the idea one step further with its Locally Grown concert series: It brings in local musicians to perform orchestral arrangements of their own original songs with their hometown symphonies. Liz MacCord is president of the Cadillac Area Symphony board, which oversees the Symphony Orchestra. She explained that the idea for the Locally Grown series began when the orchestra was looking for something to inspire students. “It was part of our thinking of ways to help the symphony grow, and to keep the arts alive in what’s essentially a rural community here,” MacCord said. “We wanted to feature something fun, and also something that would inspire future musicians, kind of a ‘Hey, look at what you can do,’ type of thing.” As a result, the symphony now offers a Locally Grown concert every spring — this will be their eighth — featuring a musician born and raised in the Cadillac area. “These are people who have either gone to college for music study or gone out on their own to pursue a music career,” said MacCord. “We invite them back to be specially showcased at this concert.” The musicians so far have ranged from a French horn player who grew up in Manton and now sits with the Boston Pops Orchestra, to Cadillac-born blues and bluegrass musician Luke Winslow-King, who now lives in New Orleans, performing and recording as a solo artist. “We feature talented high school students, too.” MacCord added. “Last year, two high school violin players performed with the symphony. This year, we’ll be featuring Elijah Emmons, a senior who is a trombone player at Cadillac High School. He’ll be performing a five-minute long Rimsky-Korsakov piece with the orchestra.” This year, Locally Grown VIII will feature Rachael Davis, the well-known solo singersongwriter who is also part of Sweet Water Warblers, a trio in which she performs alongside May Erlewine and Lindsay Lou. For the Cadillac concert, Davis will showcase her musical range, with pop and folk-inflected music that shifts from lullabies and balladry to swing tunes and waltzes. “Rachael sings, she plays banjo, she’s just great,” MacCord said. “She wrote her own pieces, and we contracted an arranger to arrange the symphony music for the songs she’ll be performing with our orchestra.” With such a local following, Davis is expected to fill the 700-seat auditorium to capacity. MacCord’s advice? “Get tickets while you still can!” The Cadillac Symphony Orchestra’s Locally Grown VIII concert takes place at the Cadillac Community Auditorium (500 Chestnut Street) at 7pm on May 20. Tickets — $12 for adults, $6 for students — are available at Horizon Books, Brink’s Framing, or at the door. cadillacsymphony.org.
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By Kristi Kates The Gaylord Elks Club might be the only Elks Club in America that has real elk roaming in its backyard. The Gaylord City Elk Park, a site spanning 108 acres, abuts the club (although they’re not affiliated) and serves as home to a herd of free-ranging elk — technically called a gang — that has been living in the park, courtesy of the city of Gaylord, since the late 1980s. The park itself has an unusual backstory. Without direct access to any of the Great Lakes, Gaylord, when it established its wastewater treatment plant, had to look to other means of disposing of its treated water. The acreage offered the perfect solution. “The grounds act like a big septic field,” said Joe Duff, Gaylord’s city manager. “The treated water percolates into the existing groundwater, and we have a series of monitoring wells there that we check regularly to make sure the water is clean.” Because the large area needed to be fenced in, the city council suggested adding elk, to both help perpetuate the region’s elk population and to keep grasses down in the park. “The DNR agreed that adding in the animals was a good idea, and the state had no problem with us raising elk, so that’s what we set out to do,” Duff said. “The treated wastewater is safe for the elk and doesn’t harm them at all, and they have such a nice large area to live in.” The elk have arrived at the park from several different places. Some of the elk are from Michigan providers, including the now long-defunct, short-lived Project Nature, an attempt at an exotic wildlife park in the Pigeon River valley in the ’80s. When it closed, its elk were donated to the city of Gaylord. A few others were purchased from a location in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, while several were transferred in when Clinch Park Zoo in Traverse City closed in 2006. Today, 32 elk and 14 fallow and sika deer roam the acreage, said Ed Tholl, an
employee of Gaylord’s Department of Public Works. Tholl, who has been with the city for 28 years, serves as the elk’s main caretaker. While most of the elk born within the park are raised by their mother as they would be in the wild, one calf was abandoned by her elk mother, and it fell to Tholl and his co-workers to take care of her. “We bottlefed her and soon got her feeling better, and we named her Sunflower,” Tholl said. “She was really friendly and would come up to us looking for treats. But other than Sunflower, the elk are really mostly like a herd of cattle, and of course we treat them like wild animals for the most part, since that’s what they are.” One way in which the elk are tended is in their feeding. The herd is fed on a regular schedule, eating bales of hay as well as special nutritional pellets. And they eat plenty of it; some of the males (bulls) can weigh up to 800 pounds. “We supplement their usual food with corn, and then in the fall, some treats like sugar beets, which they love,” Duff said. The elk also have their own local veterinarian who keeps an eye on the animals for any illness, injuries, or lethargy. But other than care and feeding, the elk are allowed to roam, fight, mate and live out their life cycle in the park without intervention — but with plenty of observation. “We have several different viewing areas where you can see the elk,” Duff said. “And they’re not elusive elk — they’re pretty much [within view] all the time.” Turkeys also join the elk gang in the fall, Tholl said; there’s a flock that winters over in the park each year and then departs in the spring. A few fox have been sighted, plus the usual complement of squirrels and other small mammals. So there’s plenty to see yearround, although the best times for viewing the elk in action is in spring, when there’s plenty of new green growth for the elk to eat, and fall, when the males are busily trying to impress the females for mating season. “The park is really popular,” Tholl said. “I travel around northern Michigan quite a bit, and people always ask me about the
elk park. It’s really relaxing to work with the elk, and they’re fun to watch. Other people think so too — you might see 25 to 50 people watching on an average summer evening or weekend.” To learn more about the Gaylord City Elk Park, visit www.gaylordmichigan.net/elkviewing-40, or call (800) 345-8621.
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Dr. O’Hagan practices at Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center in Traverse City and specializes in sports-related injuries in youth, young adults, and aging athletes. He also has worked with professional sports teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required. Call 800-533-5520, or visit munsonhealthcare.org/ortho-events. Tuesday, May 16 | 6 - 7:30 pm NMC University Center Room 7, Lower Level 2200 Dendrinos Dr. (off Cass St.) Traverse City, Michigan munsonhealthcare.org
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may 13
saturday
“SPAMALOT”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. “Spamalot” features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchman, killer rabbits & a plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Tickets: $15-28. oldtownplayhouse.com
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25TH ANNUAL NATIONAL LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE: Post offices in six counties around Grand Traverse will participate in this event to assist the many food pantries in need of restocking their shelves. On May 13 homes receiving a postcard may leave bags of non-perishable food out to be collected by their letter carrier. Items should be left hanging in a bag from the mailbox. 995-7722.
-------------------SECOND ANNUAL MEGA GARAGE SALE: 8am-4pm, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School, TC. Benefits GTACS. 231-282-4652.
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AOMCI MOTOR MEET: The AOMCI Wolverine Chapter’s 3rd Annual Traverse City Meet will be held at Medalie Park, at the sight locally known as Logan’s Landing. Set up at 9am; the official end will be 1pm. There will be a lot of expert people. Bring questions or bring your motor. Free.
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SHANTY-TO-SHORTS 5K/10K/FUN RUN: 10am, Lakeview Hotel at Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire. $25. Packet pickup Friday, May 12, 6-8pm or Saturday, May 13, 7-9:30am Same day registration available at Lakeview Hotel lobby starting at 7am. Awards to follow race at Short’s Brewery around 11:30am. shantycreek.com/s2s
-------------------TC LIDS FOR KIDS: 10am-12pm, F&M Park, TC. Giving away 500 free helmets & over a dozen youth bikes through a random prize drawing. There will also be a bicycle obstacle course, fire engine & more. Free.
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VETERANS FOR PEACE, CHAPTER 50 MEETING: 10am, Horizon Books, lower level, TC. President Tim Keenan will direct the discussion on “The Cost of War.” Following, the membership will walk for peace. 231-357-4776.
-------------------WINERIES OF OLD MISSION BLOSSOM DAY: 10am-5pm, The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula. Old Mission Peninsula winemakers invite you to their tasting rooms to give you a sample of unreleased wines. Tickets: $25 advance, $30 day of; includes food & wine tastings at all eight wineries. wineriesofomp. com/36/womp-trail-events
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HIGHER ART GALLERY YART SALE: 125pm, 126 S. Union St., TC. Over 15 artists clearing out their studios to make room for new work. Free to attend.
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HORIZON BOOKS, TC EVENTS: Noon2pm: Author Pamela Toler will sign her book “Heroines of Mercy Street: The Real Nurses of the Civil War.” 2-4pm: Author Reading/Talk with Sara Shumaker, author of “Mr. Rochester.” 4-6pm: Author Paul Anderson will sign his book “Model Citizens.” horizonbooks.com
may 13-21
-------------------NORTHERN LIGHTS, NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE SUPPORT GROUP: 12-2pm, The Circuit, TC. 231-399-0365.
-------------------“MY FAIR LADY”: 2pm & 7:30pm, Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts. This story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a lady. Tickets: $28 full, $25 senior, & $10 youth. interlochen.org
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-------------------ROCK N JAM: 4:30-8pm, The Rock, Kingsley. Community play-along. Bring an instrument or listen. therockofkingsley.com
-------------------BACK PORCH COFFEEHOUSE: 7pm, Charlevoix Senior Center. Featuring songwriter & singer Edith Wallace. Her most recent release is “First Bloom.” A circle jam will follow. Suggested donation, $10. 231-622-2944.
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CANTICUM NOVUM CONCERT: 7pm, First Presbyterian Church, Elk Rapids. Featuring music by the masters both old and new: Mozart, Brahms, Fauré, Lauridsen, Whitacre, Paulus, and Swingle. Also, featuring music from cultures around the world including the music of Germany, Latvia, India, Russia, France, and American spirituals and hymn tunes. Suggested donation: $15 adult, $10 seniors and students.
-------------------CARAVAN OF THIEVES: 8pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. “Gypsy Swinging Serenading Firebreathing Circus Freaks!” Tickets for members: $15 adults, $7 students. Nonmembers: $20, $10. blissfest.org/concerts
-------------------SPRING STAR PARTY: 9-11pm, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Stop #3, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire. Find Your Park After Dark. Park rangers & members of the GT Astronomical Society will help you unravel some of the mysteries of the night sky & discover more about the daytime sky. Free. nps.gov/slbe/index.htm
may 14
sunday
“SPAMALOT”: 2pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. “Spamalot” features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchman, killer rabbits & a plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Tickets: $15-28. oldtownplayhouse.com
-------------------BLESSING OF THE BLOSSOMS: 1pm, Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn, TC. Enjoy cherry
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Bring your four-pawed friends to the 8th Annual Tails to Trails on Sat., May 20 at the Vasa Pathway, Bartlett Rd., Williamsburg at 9am. $20/person & $40/family through May 12; afterwards is $25 & $50. All proceeds benefit TART Trails. Dogs receive a goodie bag with treats! traversetrails.org/event
pie, fruit, tea & coffee after this interdenominational service. Free. chateauchantal.com
may 15
monday
EDITH WALLACE - FIRST BLOOM SPRING 2017 U.S. TOUR/BENEFIT: 6pm, Area Seniors, Inc., Bellaire. Potluck at 5pm. 231-622-2944. Donation.
-------------------SPECIAL “WATER MATTERS” COUNCIL MEETING: 6:30pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Presented by the Green Elk Rapids Committee at the Elk Rapids Village Council meeting. Featured speakers include Grand Traverse Bay Keeper Heather, For Love of Water (FLOW) Executive Director Liz Kirkwood, and Circle of Blue Executive Director Carl Ganter. 231-264-0618.
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HERE:SAY STORYTELLING, “REUNION”: 7pm, The Workshop Brewing Co., TC. Scheduled performers will tell true stories on stage about times they’ve reunited with others. But did reuniting feel so good? heresaystorytelling.com
may 16
tuesday
COFFEE @ TEN: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Featuring a lecture about art and gardens with William Santos of Monarch Garden & Floral Design. crookedtree.org
-------------------GET CRAFTY: 11am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Create a coffee can wind chime at 11am or 2pm. greatlakeskids.org
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LIVING ON: LOSS OF SPOUSE: 12-1:30pm, Hospice of Michigan Office, TC. Contact Kathryn Holl for more info: 231-929-1557 or kholl@ hom.org. HUMAN TRAFFICKING 101: 4pm, TC Senior Center. Michigan State Police Trooper Hall will discuss how to recognize the signs of human trafficking & the toll it takes on a community. Free, but advance registration required. 922-4911.
-------------------“MAINTAINING YOUR ENERGY”: 6:30pm, TC. The NW Michigan NT Support group will
discuss avoiding physical & emotional exhaustion through self-care. The exact TC location is provided when the neurotypical (NT) partner or family member joins a private Meetup group. meetup.com/NW-Michigan-NT-Support
-------------------CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY TC MEETING: 6:30-8:30pm, Central United Methodist Church, third floor, TC. 231-499-6747.
-------------------GT HIKING CLUB MEETING: 7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Mount Kilimanjaro & More with Dave Monstrey. northcountrytrail.org/gtr
may 17
wednesday
CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY – EATING FOR OTHERS: Each Wednesday throughout May will feature one local non-profit organization selected through collaboration among City Park Grill staff with voting from Frequent Diners. 20% of all food sales today will benefit Women’s Resource Center. Checks will be presented to organization representatives on Tuesday, May 30, in conjunction with City Park Grill’s 20th Anniversary Celebration & Frequent Diner giveaway. cityparkgrill.com
-------------------LIVING ARTFULLY LECTURE SERIES: 11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Upper Level Carnegie Building, Petoskey. Aging & Activity with Physical Therapist Jeff Smith. crookedtree.org
-------------------JOB FAIR: 3:30-5:30pm, Elk Rapids High School.
-------------------GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Dynamic Physical Therapy, 2922 D & M Dr., Gaylord. $5 Chamber members. 989732-0001.
-------------------“ASPERGER’S ARE US”: 7:30pm, Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building. Presented by North Country Community Mental Health. Donations appreciated. 231-758-3108.
may 18
thursday
“SPAMALOT”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. “Spamalot” features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchman, killer rabbits & a plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Tickets: $15-28. oldtownplayhouse.com
-------------------MAY GEEK BREAKFAST: 8am, Bubba’s, TC. A casual monthly community-driven networking event for tech-minded people to discuss topics like social media, digital marketing, design, programming, & ways to better the community over bacon, eggs & coffee. m.facebook.com/TCGeekBreakfast
-------------------STORY STEW: CINCO DE MAYO: 9:30am, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Fun for preschoolers at the library. Free.
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SALVATION ARMY DAY: 11am. Open house, camp round-up at the Community Center, TC & Customer Appreciation cook out at The Salvation Army Thrift Store, TC. satraversecity.org
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ELEVATED IMPACT: 1:30pm, Forest Home Township Hall Conference Room, Bellaire. Presented by the Bellaire Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Glacial Hills & GT Regional Land Conservancy. Sharing the 2016 economic impact study of Glacial Hills Pathway by research consultant, Avenue ISR. Free. Find on Facebook.
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NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: 3pm, Boyne City. Today includes the Open Mic Competition in Veterans Park Festival Tent; Craft Beer Block Party on South Lake St. in Downtown Boyne City from 5-9pm. 22 craft beer brewers, two wineries, 3 local restaurants, 2 local food trucks & live music by the Galactic Sherpas. Admission, $15; & more. bcmorelfestival.com/events
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WINE ART AND FRIENDS OPEN HOUSE: 4-7pm, Leelanau Studios, Grand Traverse Regional Art Campus, TC. Featuring complimentary wine, cheese & chocolate. Inspire Art Gallery will have a free drawing for a piece of artwork.
-------------------ELK RAPIDS BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Hairport Salon & Spa, Elk Rapids. Free.
-------------------BOATER SAFETY CLASS: 5:30pm, TC Coast Guard Air Station. For novice recreational boaters ages 12 & older. Taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Meets eight hours in two sessions: Thurs., May 18: 5:30-9pm & Sat., May 20: 9am1:30pm. Cost, $10. Pre-register: 231-883-8040 or email: diannewalk48@gmail.com by May 16.
-------------------INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM LECTURE: 6pm, Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. “The Cybersecurity Storm Front.” Free admission for current students & educators. $10 others. 995-1700.
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AUTHOR STEVE HAMILTON: 7pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Steve’s newest title “Exit Strategy” will be launched on May 16 & is the follow-up to his “New York Times” bestseller “The Second Life of Nick Mason.” General admission is $5 & may be applied to merchandise at this event or store. Reservations required. 231-347-1180. mcleanandeakin.com
-------------------HEART & HEALING ARTS PROGRAM: 7pm, John & Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion & Dialysis Center of McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Discuss how art is a healing force & mindful practice. Free. mclaren.org
may 19
friday
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DISCOVER WITH ME: 10am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Play Grocery Store with play food & play money. greatlakeskids.org
-------------------NLEA ANNUAL LUNCHEON TAILGATE PARTY: 11:30am, Petoskey Northmen Stadium, 1500 Hill St., Petoskey. Join other business, community & government leaders involved in the economic vitality of the area. Don’t miss the guests, live entertainment, prestigious awards, ballpark lunch & special recognitions. $20.
-------------------COFFEE & DESSERT RECEPTION WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE LARRY INMAN: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. tadl.org
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AUTHOR SIGNING: 11:30am-1:30pm, Horizon Books, TC. Kath Usitalo, author of “100 Things to do in the Upper Peninsula Before You Die,” will sign his book. horizonbooks.com
NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: 1pm, Boyne City. Today includes a craft show, M.O.R.E.L. Show, Morel Seminar, Guided Morel Hunt, Morelfest Wine & Dine, & more. bcmorelfestival.com/events
BIRDS OF PREY: 12:30pm, Golden Fellowship Hall, Interlochen. Presented by the Department of Natural Resources & the TC Senior Center. Free, but advance registration required. 922-4911.
SPRING HIKE AT PETE’S WOODS: 1-3pm, Arcadia Dunes, C.S. Mott Nature Preserve. Learn the local flora & fauna on a leisurely spring hike with local botanist Judy Kelly. Free. Register: 231-882-4391.
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EMPIRE ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL: 7-10pm, under the big tent, Empire. Tonight features live music with Strobelite Honey & a pig roast. Entry fee, $5; pig roast, $11. empirechamber.com
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ARTS ACADEMY SPRING DANCE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. $21 full, $18 senior & $10 youth. tickets. interlochen.org
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CANTICUM NOVUM: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Sculpture Court, NMC, TC. A Spring Evening of Wine, Sweets & Song. Enjoy choral music of the masters both old & new, performances by special guest musicians, local wines & sparkling wines, light hors d’oeuvres, & sweet treats from Morsels. Advance tickets are $35. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $40. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------COMEDY W/ GREG HAHN & DAVE DYER: 8pm, Streeters, Ground Zero, TC. As heard on the Bob & Tom Show. Tickets: $20 plus $3 handling. groundzeroonline.com
-------------------THE B. WILLIAMS EXPERIMENT: 8pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Enjoy classical jazz with this award-winning performer. Tickets, $20. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------PETOSKEY RESTAURANT WEEK: May 19-26. Three course menus for $25 for dinner & $15 for lunch with some establishments offering two for one pricing. petoskeyrestaurantweek.com
may 20
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“SPAMALOT”: (See Thurs., May 18)
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NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: Boyne City. Today includes the Morel Breakfast, “Run for Their Lives” Humane Society 5K run, National Mushroom Hunt, Taste of Morels, live music with Scarkazm & Project 6, & more. bcmorelfestival.com/events
-------------------ALDEN MEN’S CLUB’S BUSINESS/BREAKFAST MEETING: 8am, Alden United Methodist Church. Reviewing plans for the June 17 Golf Outing. 231-322-6216.
-------------------CAMP QUALITY 5K “FLAT & FURIOUS PART II”: 9am, Serra Traverse City North Campus - Toyota Building, TC. Benefits kids with cancer. $25. runsignup.com
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TAILS TO TRAILS 5K FUN RUN/WALK: 9am, Vasa Pathway, Bartlett Rd., Williamsburg. Mingle with other dog owners & experience the trails with your canine friend. All proceeds benefit TART Trails. Registration is $20 for individuals & $40 for families through May 12; $25 & $50 after May 12. traversetrails.org/ event/tails-to-trails-a-four-paw-5k
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TIP OF THE MITT FIBER FAIR: 9am-5pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Featuring yarn, spinning fibers & handcrafted goods; view fiber animals such as alpacas & angora rabbits; check out weaving & spinning, & more. $2 suggested donation. facebook.com/mittfiberfair
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SAVING BIRDS THROUGH HABITAT WITH GRAND TRAVERSE WILD ONES: 9:30am12:30pm, Saving Birds Thru Habitat, Omena. Presentation & guided tour through Charter Sanctuary to see how native plants help save birds. Free. savingbirds.org
-------------------EMPIRE ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL: 10am, Empire. Today includes the Kick Yer Assparagus 5K Fun Run, an arts fair, Asparagus Cook-Off Recipe Contest, Asparagus Parade, live music & more. empirechamber.com
-------------------GT DEMOCRATIC PARTY PROGRESSIVE POTLUCK BRUNCH: 10am, The Little Fleet, TC. Presentation from ACLU of Michigan. Bring
a dish to pass. The Little Fleet donates 10% of all drink sales to the guest organization each month. For info email: bcoffia@gmail.com.
-------------------GET CAUGHT READING CELEBRATION: 10am-12pm, Peninsula Community Library, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. Featuring DIY crafts & activities. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
-------------------SPLASH OF COLOR FUN RUN/WALK: 10am, Festival Park, Petoskey’s Bay Front Park. Mental Health Awareness Event. $10$15. eventbrite.com
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WESTWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUN RUN & 5K: 10am, Westwoods Elementary, TC. 5K, 10am; 1 Mile Fun Run, 11am.
-------------------JOB WINSLOW CHAPTER, NSDAR MEETING: 11am, The Elks Lodge, TC. Lunch will follow meeting. Reservations required. 9466337.
-------------------HORIZON BOOKS, TC EVENTS: Noon-2pm: Eric Wood will sign his book “The Horsemen: Embers of the Old World.” 2-4pm: Poetry Reading with Fleda Brown, author of “The Woods are on Fire”; & Keith Taylor, author of “The Bird-While.” 4-6pm: Jake Smith will sign his book “Wish.” horizonbooks.com
-------------------MOHAWKS FOR MUNSON CANCER FUNDRAISER : 12-4pm, North Peak Brewing Co., TC. Participants will get a mohawk shaved to show their support for the local cancer community & Cowell Family Cancer Center at Munson Health Center. Featuring a BBQ, live music by Mike Moran, free Moomers ice cream, face painting, crafts for kids, & more. To register, visit: www.mohawksformunson.com
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3RD ANNUAL MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS & FRIENDS TEA: 1-3pm, Golden Fellowship Hall, Interlochen. For ages 7 & up. Stop by the Interlochen Public Library to RSVP by May 13. Free.
-------------------ARTS ACADEMY SPRING DANCE: 2pm & 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. $21 full, $18 senior & $10 youth. tickets.interlochen.org
-------------------SILENT AUCTION & DINNER TO BENEFIT AVA OLSON: 2-8pm, St. Francis Cafeteria & Gym, TC. Ava is fighting a rare form of cancer called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. She is undergoing treatment in London, England. Ava’s family needs help with their medical bills. Dinner is $5.
-------------------CHARLIE MILLARD BAND: 7pm, Music House Museum, Williamsburg. Millard brings an Indie-Americana style that is reminiscent of a 70’s folk/rock singer/songwriter. $15 adults; $5 students 18 & under. musichouse.org/ event/charlie-millard-band-concert
-------------------LON DUBH: 7pm, Charlevoix Senior Center. Enjoy this trio bringing traditional Irish tunes & ballads with an occasional Scottish or American Old Time piece. $10 suggested donation.
-------------------SIPS ‘N GIGGLES COMEDY SHOW: 7pm, Leelanau Studios, Grand Traverse Regional Art Campus, TC. Enjoy wine & comedy by Uncorrect Comedy with Andrew Norelli & Floyd J Phillips. $20. lpwines.com/sips-n-gigglescomedy-show
-------------------WINERIES OF OLD MISSION PENINSULA WINE PAIRING DINNER: 7pm, Nine-course food & wine pairing event. $75/person. grandtraverseresort.com/wompdinner
-------------------CANTICUM NOVUM: (See Fri., May 19) -------------------PETOSKEY RESTAURANT WEEK: May 19-26. Three course menus for $25 for dinner & $15 for lunch with some establishments offering two for one pricing. petoskeyrestaurantweek.com
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“Ride, Don’t Drive!”
may 21
sunday
29TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8-11:30am, Torchport Airpark, Eastport. Will benefit Torch Lake Township Firemen.
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TIP OF THE MITT FIBER FAIR: 10am-4pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Featuring yarn, spinning fibers & handcrafted goods; view fiber animals such as alpacas & angora rabbits; check out weaving & spinning, & more. $2 suggested donation. facebook.com/mittfiberfair
-------------------NMC BARBECUE : 11am-5pm, NMC’s main campus, TC. $6 online; $8 gate. 995-1020. nmc.edu/departments/public-relations/nmcbarbecue
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AUTHOR SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Steve Hamilton will sign his book “Exit Strategy (A Nick Mason Novel).” horizonbooks.com
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AUDITIONS: 2pm, Gaylord High School Commons area. For “Hansel & Gretel and the Creepy Woods.” Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Gaylord & Gaylord Community Productions. For ages 8 -18. Find on Facebook.
-------------------CTAC SPRING CONCERT: 2:30pm, Boyne City High School. The annual Spring Concert features students that participate in the Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra program & the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program in the schools. Free. crookedtree.org
-------------------AMERICAN “HURRAH”: 3pm, First Congregational Church, TC. Presented by Encore Winds. Featuring the Encore Winds Youth Artist Winner Madison Hertel. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students, & free for 12 & under. encorewinds.org
-------------------GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA’S SUNDAY SERIES: 4pm, First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. Featuring Twos, Threes & Fours Traverse Quartet. Freewill donation. 231-487-0010. glcorchestra.org
SATURDAY PET ADOPTIONS: Pets Naturally, TC hosts one dog & one cat from The Cherryland Humane Society every Sat. from 11am2pm. 944-1944. petsnaturallytc.com
-------------------ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS (ACA): Thursdays, 5:30-7pm, basement of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. For those who seek to address the residual effects of having been raised in dysfunctional household. adultchildren.org
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CTAC ARTISANS & FARMERS MARKET: Fridays through June 9, 10am-1pm, Upper Level Carnegie, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. crookedtree.org COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Tuesdays, 5:30pm, New Moon Yoga, TC. Donation only. newmoonyogastudio.com
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DOWNTOWN GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9:30am through Oct. 4/17/17 2:22 PM
EVENING BIRD WALKS: Wednesdays, 5:30pm through May. 31. 9502 Burgess Rd., near Charlevoix. Hosted by Petoskey Regional Audubon Society. Begins with a potluck, followed by a stroll along the property. Info: 231-330-4572.
-------------------FREE COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Wednesdays, 7:30pm, Bikram Yoga, 845 S. Garfield Ave., TC. bikramyogatc.com
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Get a running start into summer at Crystal Mountain’s fourth annual Half Marathon, 10k and 5k race! The North Mitten race is a loop course on primarily flat, on and off road terrain. This is a great spring race for beginners and experienced runners! Plus, all racers receive free entry to the Micros on MountainTop after-party. Enjoy Michigan microbrews, barbecue favorites and live music from Refurbushed.
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WILDFLOWER WALKS: Tuesdays, 10am12pm through July 11, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a stroll on the trails with GRNA docent Julie Hurd each week to find & identify the wildflowers at Grass River. grassriver.org
INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE – TOWARDS A NATURE BASED CULTURE: 12:30pm, High Self Bookstore, TC. No registration necessary. Free, donations welcome. nmipermaculture.org
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EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS: Tuesdays, 9am; Thursdays, 7:30am through May 30. Pond Hill Farm near Harbor Springs. Hosted by Petoskey Regional Audubon. For info, email: tadatl@live.com.
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PLOW DAY: 11am-3pm, Ruby Ellen Farm, TC. Featuring horse-drawn plowing demonstrations by the NW MI Draft Horse & Mule Association, horse-drawn wagon rides, & more. Free. rubyellenfarm.org
HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K RACE
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GENTLE YOGA: Wednesdays, 9:30am through May. 31, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Gentle instructor Tina Livingston offers yoga basics in the library for adults & teens of all abilities. Call Peninsula Community Library at 223-7700 to save a place.
NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: Boyne City. Today includes a craft show, M.O.R.E.L. Outdoor Show, & more. bcmorelfestival.com/events
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
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“POINTS OF INTEREST”: Through June 9, Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Artists interpret the idea of mapping their world, life, & emotions in an exploration in charting the course of life. charlevoixcircle.com
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CHANNELING PICASSO: Through May, Michigan Artists Gallery, TC. Visit the extraordinary world of Pablo Picasso as interpreted by 40+ artists. michiganartistsgallery.com
-------------------GREAT GIRLS IN MICHIGAN HISTORY EXHIBIT: Through May 17, Petoskey District Library. Meet nine girls from different eras, with different dreams, from across the state of Michigan who all accomplished something amazing before the age of 20. Hosted by the Zonta Club. petoskeylibrary.org
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MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY 70TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION: Through May 26, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. crookedtree.org
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SPARK! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: SPARK! is a juried exhibition of artists ages 18-39, presented by the Northport Arts Association. Deadline for submission is May 20. The exhibition will run June 16 - 25 at the Northport Village Arts Building. $10 submission fee. northportartsforall.com/spark
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SUMMER MEMBERS EXHIBIT: May 19 - June 16, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
FOURSCORE
MAY 19-26 Friday to Friday
by kristi kates
Blondie – Pollinator – BMG
Here’s how it works:
Sonically ageless and endlessly cool, ’70s/’80s outfit Blondie returns with a new album as if it never left its original era, yet somehow manages to infuse these tracks with a modern sound that locks right in next to today’s radio hits. The album includes contributions from a plethora of current peers, including Sia, Dave Sitek (from band TV on the Radio), Charli XCX, and Nick Valensi (The Strokes), and kicks off strong with the set’s first two singles: the heavy-on-the-’80s “Fun” and “Long Time.” Other standouts include “Best Day Ever,” with lyrics by Sia, and the plaintive (but still catchy) “Fragments.” Frontwoman Debbie Harry is in fine voice, and her band isn’t too shabby either.
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Friday to Friday October 20-27, 2017 Erasure – From Moscow to Mars – Mute
This is perhaps the most complete collection of Erasure tracks to be released and a must-buy for diehard fans. With 13 (that’s not a typo) discs in all, there’s something from every era of Erasure and for every ear that listens to the band. The first three discs offer up Erasure’s biggest hits (“Sometimes,” “A Little Respect”), and a pair of B-side discs dig out some of the lesser-known gems (“Tragic,” “Die 4 Love”). A remixes disc is included, with new takes on old tracks from artists like Little Boots, Heavenly Action, and others. Additional curated discs by the bandmates themselves feature plenty of audio surprises.
Marconi Union – Tokyo + – Just Music
Originally released as a single disc, Marconi Union’s landmark set has just been released as an expanded two-disc edition that includes a bonus live remix EP sure to quickly become a collector’s fave. The EP was created by taking the original tracks for the ambient tunes and adding in new loops and parts, plus new live beats from the band’s drummer Phil Hurst. The overall feel of the entire set is fairly dark, with hypnotic synths and burbling basslines on tracks like the dubstep “Ginza District,” the spare “Nightworker,” and standout “Lost in Neon,” with its chilly high notes and atmospheric SFX.
Laura Marling – Semper Femina – More Alarming
This concept album from Marling focuses on femininity, vulnerability, and the psychology of friendships (the title is Latin for “Always a Woman”). Throughout the set, the singer-songwriter displays both her crisp observational skills and her melodic ones. The sorrowful “Always This Way” laments a lost platonic friendship, while “Wild Fire” is a searching tune about how parents can influence our future friendships and what we inherit from them. This is some complex stuff that might not be for everyone — and it can be a little dreary — but Marling presents it in an interesting way.
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MODERN
MO POP MEANS MORE FUN
ROCK BY KRISTI KATES
Specialty music is the order of two big days and two big stages in downtown Detroit when the Mo Pop Festival returns for its third year. The fest will take place July 29– 30 in West Riverfront Park, with the music staggered between the two stages so you don’t have to miss a single performer. And with this lineup, you won’t want to. The 2017 edition of Mo Pop will include sets from California alt-rockers Wavves, rappers Amine and Tyler the Creator, electro-pop duo Phantogram, and big-buzz indie acts Alt-J, Vance Joy, and The Shadowboxers, plus Michigan artists Heaters and Michigander ... The 2017 Billboard Music Awards ceremony is to air on May 21 on ABC TV. Singer Pete Wentz (frontman for Fall Out Boy) appeared on Good Morning America to announce this year’s nominees, with Drake and The Chainsmokers topping the list with an insane 22 nominations each. Right behind them are Twenty One Pilots with 17 nominations, Rihanna with 14, The Weeknd with 13, and Beyonce with 8 … The Kalamazoo Blues Festival will move from the downtown location it has called home for the past 23 years to debut July at the city’s Wings Event Center this July. Eleven performers are on the roster for this year’s fest, with 2017 Traditional Blues Album Grammy award winner Bobby Rush topping
the bill. Joining Rush will be Blues Hall of Fame inductee Joe Louis Walker, Chicago blues man Toronzo Cannon, electric blues artist Sugaray Rayford, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The Kalamazoo Blues Festival takes place July 14–16 … Pop legend Britney Spears has confirmed her four-year Piece of Me performance residency at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood will wrap up at the end of 2017, noting that “saying goodbye to this show is going to be so hard.” Piece of Me has become one of Vegas’ most successful shows, with 250 performances happening over the course of Spears’ contract. Tickets for her final 18 Vegas performances are on sale now, with the last show set to take place on December 31. Next for Spears: plans to take a break before starting work on the follow-up to her 2016 album, Glory … MODERN ROCK LINK OF THE WEEK Southwest Detroit all-ages venue The El Club has announced an indie music festival for July 20–23. So far, confirmed headliners for the first annual Waking Windows fest include Mount Eerie, Car Seat Headrest, Whitney, Julie Byrne, and the Craig Brown Band. Get tickets and more information at ticketf.ly/2nh9zit … THE BUZZ Legendary R&B-soul-funk-disco outfit Earth, Wind and Fire will perform at the
DTE Energy Music Theater on Aug. 22, and will be joined on stage by Chic, featuring Nile Rodgers … Detroit soul-pop band Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas just released a new music video for the single “Run Too Far” from its upcoming EP Telephone/ Teléfono … Vintage Detroit venue Harpos just had its grand re-opening, with the owner newly focused on highlighting heavy rock bands; Destruction will perform there on May 29. Motor City duo The Whiskey Charmers
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GIFT CERTIFICAT MAKE GREAES GRADUATIO T N GIFTS
just got back from a Midwest mini-tour and have released their new full-length album, The Valley … Jack White has released a new single that’s devoid of singing but rife with some sort of war chant. Appropriately, it’s called “Battle Cry” … and that’s the buzz for this week’s Modern Rock. Comments, questions, rants, raves, suggestions on this column? Send ’em to Kristi at modernrocker@gmail.com.
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The reel
by meg weichman
the lost city of z
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Following the real-life exploits of British geographer, artillery officer, cartographer, and archaeologist Percy Fawcett, “The Lost City of Z” takes us back to the days when honest-to-god explorers were a thing. Adapted from the nonfiction book of the same name by David Grann, this is an old-fashioned, nay, old-world adventure in the most classical of senses — which means that even though there are cannibals, shrunken heads, flesh-chomping piranhas, and spear-throwing natives, this is not an Indiana Jones-style throwback. No, it’s much more Merchant Ivory than anything Spielbergian, combining an adventurous expedition with chamber drama. The film’s quixotic quest follows Fawcett’s (Charlie Hunnam, Sons of Anarchy) obsessive search deep into the Amazonia jungle for a lost city he calls Z (pronounced zed), the needs of his growing family be damned. The motivations for his search prove complex, his relationships compelling, and Hunnam is spectacular in the role, radiating appeal, confidence, and the perfect amount of melancholy. Stylized in the lavish manner of Visconti, with the natural lighting and sensibilities of Kubrick in “Barry Lyndon,” this is a breathtakingly detailed film with profound sense of time and place that delivers devastating and haunting moments. And that ending, with its speculative bit of magic, will linger.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Part of what made the Guardians of the Galaxy such a wonder was that it came as such a surprise. That this largely unknown group of superheroes with an esoteric mythology seemingly came out of nowhere, with a colorful (literally) cast of oddball characters (including a talking raccoon!) — it seemed it could not possibly work. But work it did, surpassing everyone’s expectations, launching a fresh, charming, and innovative cultural juggernaut. But expectations are not so low anymore. The Guardians are everywhere. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Vol. 2 can’t just take us by surprise. And when it comes to sequels, trying too hard to imitate that initial magic, being too self-aware, or pandering to fans could spell disaster. Take for instance the fan-favorite character Groot, (now a cute baby tree, ridiculously enough still voiced by Vin Diesel), whose adorable antics so heavily touted in early promotion raise a few flags. But following a dazzling Groot-centric opening you can cast fears aside knowing you’re in for an enjoyable ride. See, our mercenary heroes for hire are engaged in a battle with evildoers of some sort, but instead of the usual whambam spectacle, the focus is on Baby Groot dancing with joyful abandon trying to listen to “Mr. Blue Sky.” This isn’t a first of many Baby Groot indulgences, no, it accomplishes something far trickier, capturing not only the film’s essential joy but also the sparkling creativity behind its virtuoso use of CGI. SKIP TO THE NEXT PARAGRAPH TO AVOID ME WAXING POETIC ABOUT BABY GROOT. By film’s end, Baby Groot will steal your heart. ’Cause honestly, when it comes to Baby Groot, too much is never enough. I even laughed at Baby Groot vomiting, and vomit jokes never score with me — that’s just how darn irresistible that little sapling, and by extension, this film, is. But enough about Baby Groot. As much as he might be a metaphor for the film’s success, there’s a lot of other great stuff to tell you about too. Like how Vol. 2 has as much heart, how it’s laugh-out-loud hilarious, and how even though it trades heavily in snark, the feelings you’ll develop are genuine and deep. Vol. 2 doesn’t imitate that initial surprising magic. It doesn’t have to. Because the true magic of this franchise lies within its characters, a lovable group of misfits, full of personality, who even for new viewers immediately feel like old friends when we drop back in on them. There’s the verdant-hued assassin, Gamora (Zoe Saldana); that genetically altered talking raccoon, Rocket (Bradley
Cooper); deadpan literalist Drax (Dave Bautista), and of course, Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord (everyone’s BFF Chris Pratt), the abducted Missourian-turned-space bandit. And joining them this time around is Star-Lord’s long lost father, Ego (a most appropriate name, as you’ll discover), played by none other than Kurt Russell, with a swagger that trades on his legendary status in the most delightful of ways. There’s an air of mystery surrounding this God-like wouldbe daddy, like just why the socially awkward Mantis (scene-stealer Pom Klementieff) is his only companion. Gamora’s sworn enemy/lethal stepsister, Nebula (Karen Gillan), is in the mix again. And there’s an advanced galactic race, known as The Sovereign, who are after the Guardians. They call upon Ravagers (space pirates) like newcomer Sylvester Stallone (in a cameo I am absolutely not buying) and Star-Lord’s old “kidnapper,” Yondu (Michael Rooker), for help in delivering vengeance. It all moves to a brisk and effervescent beat that does action, jokey interludes, and touching emotion with equal aplomb. It’s never bogged down by exposition. You can jump right in. Like, I’m still not sure why there’s a talking raccoon, but I just know that I love him. Again it comes back to the characters — these perfectly cast, quirky, relatable weirdos. Star-Lord and Gamora do their “unspoken” thing, enemies become allies, and family is a focal point. It’s about sisters, fathers and sons, and the surrogate families we create. It’s a beautiful thing. And then of course there’s the soundtrack. Those ’70s AM jams are back, perfectly punctuating moments and scenes — like a mass killing set to the jaunty “Come a Little Bit Closer,” or Sam Cooke’s “Bring it on Home to Me” making you swoon. Maybe it’s lazy and obvious filmmaking, but when it’s so much toe-tapping fun, what else really matters? Returning director James Gunn knows this world. He knows these characters. He’s one of the misfits, one of the outcasts, and while not every bit lands, he has made a visual and verbal feast with a sincerity of spirit that speaks to both fanboys and the superhero reticent. Vol. 2 might still have all the markers of a Marvel film, what with its Easter eggs and end credits tying it all together, but it stands apart. And in terms of sheer enjoyment, right out of the gate, it will be very hard for films of the summer movie season to top this one. Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.
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n “Colossal,” Anne Hathaway plays Gloria, a disgraced NYC blogger whose boyfriend has finally had enough of boozy party girl antics. He packs her bags, and Gloria, broke with no where else to go, leaves her life in the city and heads to her small-town childhood home to take refuge while she gets her shit together. There she runs into her old pal Oscar (Jason Sudeikis), with whom she’s long been out touch, but as most meet-cutes go, they seem to pick up right where they left off. But that’s where the typical indie dramedy setup ends, because in the midst of this ostensibly standard tale of reconnection, news breaks that a giant Godzilla-esque kaiju has appeared out of nowhere in Seoul, and is wreaking havoc on the city, sending the world into a panic. How do Gloria’s very personal story and the worldupending development in Seoul relate? Well, to tell you would ruin what has become an all too rare experience at the movies – the pleasure of truly not knowing where a movie is headed. Writer-director Nacho Vigalondo has made an astonishingly creative, genre-defying film that brilliantly combines indie millennial whimsy with classic monster movies. Vigalondo’s outré inclinations make for a richer and slightly profound work. The weirdness feels organic, the outrageousness somehow intimate. So although there is a 300-ft monster and some global destruction, “Colossal” remains a little movie with perfectly modest ambitions. It is this simplicity of its execution, along with its fine performance, boundless imagination, and sheer audacity that makes it a colossally impressive feat.
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he “Fast and the Furious” franchise knows what it is and what its fans want. Over the course of the previous seven films it has so refined its formula, so imbued it with feeling, and so lovingly embraced its absurdity, it keeps getting better. And in the latest film, all the things you’ve come to love about these movies are back in full force: the beautifully shot exotic locales, the exhilarating sense of fun, the dazzling set pieces, and the genuine affection for family and the cast for each other, but what’s new this time around? Outlaw Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), who lives by his own code, the code of family, is on his honeymoon with soul mate Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) when he meets cyber terrorist Cipher, (Charlize Theron) who causes Dom to do the unthinkable: DOM GOES ROGUE and puts his team up against the one thing they can’t handle: him! So a lot of other plot developments aside, the remaining “Fast and Furious” crew, including a heartbroken Letty, are not only are tasked with finding out what is going on with Dom, but also bringing down Cipher and saving the world from the nuclear annihilation of WWIII. So the stakes are pretty high, but also, strangely enough, feel pretty breezy. There’s a purity to the spectacle here that one can’t help but admire. For the two-plus hours you’re watching this joyride that runs on pure adrenaline; it feels like it’s your favorite movie. And although that feeling will eventually wear off, when it’s all said and done, you’ll still be leaving the theater with one heck of a turbo-charged high.
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: A dear friend who’s also a co-worker just went through a breakup with her girlfriend, and she’s devastated. I don’t know what to tell her. I’ve tried everything: You dodged a bullet; it’s a blessing in disguise; you’re better off without her; you should get back out there. Everything I say seems to be wrong, and she gets angry. She’s crying and isolating a lot, and I want to help, but I don’t know how. — Clueless
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: I’m not ready for a relationship now, so I’m having a friends-with-benefits thing with this guy. He typically takes me out to eat before we hook up. However, a couple of times, he had someplace to be right afterward, so he didn’t take me out to eat first. It really bothered me, and I’m not sure why. I know it’s just sex; we’re not dating. But I felt super-disrespected and almost cried later in the evening. I guess I felt used, which is weird because we’re really “using” each other. --Puzzled
: Clearly, your heart’s in the right place. However, you might send your mouth on a several-week vacation to a notalking retreat.
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Consider that we don’t say to people who are grieving over someone who’s died, “C’mon, think positive! One less person you have to call! And didn’t he live kinda far out of town? Be glad you don’t have to make that schlep anymore!” It helps to bear in mind the theory that evolutionary psychologist and psychiatrist Randolph Nesse has about sadness (and its goth sister, depression): These emotions -- like all emotions -- have functions. For example, being sad (like about a breakup) leads us to reflect on where we may have gone wrong -- and possibly gain insights that will keep us from making return visits to Boohooville.
Although intellectually, “just sex” is enough for you, too, the problem is your emotions. They might just seem like a sort of wallpaper to add oomph to your mental den, but evolutionary psychologists Leda Cosmides and John Tooby explain that emotions are actually evolved motivational programs. They guide our behavior in the present according to what solved problems that recurred in our ancestral environment. Many of the threats and opportunities they help us manage are universal to male and female humans, thanks to, say, how a hungry bear isn’t all that picky about which sex its double humanburger comes in.
Also, note that not all emotions advertise -- that is, have visible outward signs announcing to those around us how we’re feeling. Take envy. When your boss gives your rival the promotion you wanted, there’s no specific facial expression that conveys your longing for a well-targeted meteorite to take her out “Wizard of Oz”style. However, Nesse suggests that one of the possible evolutionary reasons for the very visible signs of sadness may be to signal to others that we need care -- a message that gets sent loud and clear when one is sobbing into the shoulder of the bewildered Office Depot delivery guy. Being mindful that sadness has a job to do should help you stop pressing your friend to see the “good” in “goodbye.” Probably, the kindest thing you can do is to try to be comfortable with her discomfort and just be there for her. Hand her a Kleenex and listen instead of attempting to drag her kicking and screaming to closure: “It’s 10 a.m. Aren’t you overdue for a round of cartwheels?”
: To a guy, “just sex” is enough. You don’t have to tell him he’s pretty and take him to Yogurtland.
However, in the let’s-get-it-on-osphere, there’s only one sex that gets pregnant and stuck with a kid to feed. So women, but not men, evolved to look for signs of a sex partner’s ability and willingness to “invest.” Even today, when that investment isn’t there, female emotions are all “Ahem, missy!” -- making you feel bad: hurt, disrespected, used. Wanting to feel better is what motivates you to take corrective action. As anthropologist John Marshall Townsend observed about female subjects from his research: “Even when women voluntarily engaged in casual sex and expressed extremely permissive attitudes, their emotions urged them to test and evaluate investment, detect shirking and false advertising, and remedy deficiencies in investment.” And no, you can’t just plead your case to your emotions with “But I’m using birth control!” Your emotions are running on very old software (predating even those early ‘90s AOL floppies), so as far as they’re concerned, there’s no such thing as sex without possible mommyhood. In other words, if you’re going to make casual sex work for you, you need to see that it works for your emotions. Basically, your body is your temple, and prospective worshippers need to sacrifice a goat to the goddess -- or, at the very least, buy the lady a hamburger.
“Jonesin” Crosswords "Rhymes at the Zoo"--a group effort for Take Your Kids to Work Day. by Matt Jones ACROSS
1 [Note: Matt J. took his two kids to the zoo, where they came up with this theme (no, he doesn't work at the zoo, just thought it'd be fun). Clues with an [E] were written by 67-Across, and clues with an [S] were written by 49-Across.] Sound of a punch [E] 5 Green paper that you pay with [E] 9 They make up stairs [E] 14 Make goo-goo eyes at 15 Tennis's Arthur ___ Stadium 16 Like some dirt bike tracks [S] 17 Fearsome cat that spends moolah on Lamborghinis and mansions? [S] 19 Former "Come on down!" announcer Johnny 20 "I ___ open this jar. Can you help, Daddy?" [E] 21 Monkey that eats curtains? [E] 23 "Gimme ___! ... What's that spell? Ella!" [E] 24 There are 100 in a century (abbr.) [S] 26 Something a toy poodle says [E] 27 Rat-a-___ [E] 28 Something that people say in awe [E] 30 Pookums [E] 35 Scaly creature that likes to eat frosted sweets? [S] 37 Ninja Turtle that wears red, to his friends [S] 40 Getting from ___ B 41 Kid that can have a cellphone [S] 42 Bird that smokes and does vandalism? [E] 47 Sneaky little animal [E] 48 ___ gin fizz 49 Kid who is "epic!" [S] 52 The ___ on the Shelf [S] 54 Sid: "I'm not ___ years old anymore." Me: "No, I mean ___ as in 'I ___ some food.'" 55 Palindromic Turkish title 56 Water animal with flippers that barters 24/7? [S] 61 Wants really badly [S] 63 Go off-script (sorry, Ella, it doesn't mean "get more pounds") 64 Slow animal that grows wings and gets in your clothes? [E] 66 She was a princess "long ago" [E] 67 "The coolest kid in the universe" [E] 68 Lake that sounds scary [E] 69 Me: "How about the clue 'Used needles,' Ella?" Ella: "No, new needles. You have to use them because it affects the fabric more than you expect." 70 Martens and McStuffins, for instance [S] 71 Air France fliers, once
DOWN 1 Type of wild "kitty-kitty" [E] 2 Type of lizard in "Sing" [E] 3 Horse's mesh protection against pests, maybe 4 Sinn ___ (Irish political movement) 5 Spike thrown in the road to stop robbers [S] 6 "___ was saying ..." [E] 7 Like show horses' feet 8 "___ Danger" (Nickelodeon show) [E] 9 Quaint stores (you'd think, based on how they're spelled) 10 Piece that goes on the floor [S] 11 Queen in Arendelle [E] 12 Water drop sound [E] 13 "Auld Lang ___" 18 Something said in an "argument party" [S] 22 Teacher's helper [E] 25 Region with Legoland, informally [S] 29 Dislikes [S] 31 Poker money 32 "Call Me Maybe" singer Carly ___ Jepsen [E] 33 "I Like ___" ('50s political slogan) 34 "Hallow" ending 35 Someone who might cook meatballs for you [S] 36 Animal that's cute, fuzzy, lazy, and gray [E] 37 ___ for "Ricky Bubwick" (apparently a name that Sid just made up) 38 Everyone [S] 39 Toilet paper layer 43 Turns evil or moldy [E] 44 Remote control car part [S] 45 Tag situations? [S] 46 Looks rudely 49 Enjoys, as food [S] 50 "Understood" [S] 51 Marks that are lines [S] 53 Popular [E] 56 Parents "who do puzzled goodness" [S] 57 Brickell whose band is the New Bohemians 58 "There ought to be ___" 59 It may be parallel [E] 60 Olympic hurdler/bobsledder Jones 62 Drinks that are alcoholic [S] 65 "Waterfalls" trio
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(April 20-May 20): My pregnant friend Myrna is determined to avoid giving birth via Caesarean section. She believes that the best way for her son to enter the world is by him doing the hard work of squeezing through the narrow birth canal. That struggle will fortify his willpower and mobilize him to summon equally strenuous efforts in response to future challenges. It's an interesting theory. I suggest you consider it as you contemplate how you're going to get yourself reborn.
PIScES (Feb. 19-March 20): Time out. It's
intermission. Give yourself permission to be spacious and slow. Then, when you're sweetly empty -- this may take a few days -- seek out experiences that appeal primarily to your wild and tender heart as opposed to your wild and jumpy mind. Just forget about the theories you believe in and the ideas you regard as central to your philosophy of life. Instead, work on developing brisk new approaches to your relationship with your feelings. Like what? Become more conscious of them, for example. Express gratitude for what they teach you. Boost your trust for their power to reveal what your mind sometimes hides from you.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "A two-year-old
kid is like using a blender, but you don't have a top for it," said comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Would you like to avoid a scenario like that, Aries? Would you prefer not to see what happens if your life has resemblances to turning on a topless blender that's full of ingredients? Yes? Then please find the top and put it on! And if you can't locate the proper top, use a dinner plate or newspaper or pizza box. OK? It's not too late. Even if the blender is already spewing almond milk and banana fragments and protein powder all over the ceiling. Better late than never!
try the following meditation: Picture yourself filling garbage bags with stuff that reminds you of what you used to be and don't want to be any more. Add anything that feels like decrepit emotional baggage or that serves as a worn-out psychological crutch. When you've gathered up all the props and accessories that demoralize you, imagine yourself going to a beach where you build a big bonfire and hurl your mess into the flames. As you dance around the conflagration, exorcise the voices in your head that tell you boring stories about yourself. Sing songs that have as much power to relieve and release you as a spectacular orgasm.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): In normal times,
your guardian animal ally might be the turtle, crab, seahorse, or manta ray. But in the next three weeks, it's the cockroach. This unfairly maligned creature is legendary for its power to thrive in virtually any environment, and I think you will have a similar resourcefulness. Like the cockroach, you will do more than merely cope with awkward adventures and complicated transitions; you will flourish. One caution: It's possible that your adaptability may bother people who are less flexible and enterprising than you. To keep that from being a problem, be empathetic as you help them adapt. (P.S. Your temporary animal ally is exceptionally well-groomed. Cockroaches clean themselves as much as cats do.)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Lady Jane Grey was
crowned Queen of England in July 1553, but she ruled for just nine days before being deposed. I invite you to think back to a time in your own past when victory was short-lived. Maybe you accomplished a gratifying feat after an arduous struggle, only to have it quickly eclipsed by a twist of fate. Perhaps you finally made it into the limelight but then lost your audience to a distracting brouhaha. But here's the good news: Whatever it was -- a temporary triumph? incomplete success? nullified conquest? -- you will soon have a chance to find redemption for it.
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at a funky yard sale, I found the torn-off cover of a book titled You're a Genius and I Can Prove It. Sadly, the rest of the book was not available. Later I searched for it in online bookstores, and found it was out of-print. That's unfortunate, because now would be an excellent time for you to peruse a text like this. Why? Because you need specific, detailed evidence of
how unique and compelling you are -- concrete data that will provide an antidote to your habitual self-doubts and consecrate your growing sense of self-worth. Here's what I suggest you do: Write an essay entitled "I'm an Interesting Character and Here's the Proof."
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Leonardo da Vinci
wrote a bestiary, an odd little book in which he drew moral conclusions from the behavior of animals. One of his descriptions will be useful for you to contemplate in the near future. It was centered on what he called the "wild ass," which we might refer to as an undomesticated donkey. Leonardo said that this beast, "going to the fountain to drink and finding the water muddy, is never too thirsty to wait until it becomes clear before satisfying himself." That's a useful fable to contemplate, Libra. Be patient as you go in search of what's pure and clean and good for you. (The translation from the Italian is by Oliver Evans.)
ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): My friend Allie
works as a matchmaker. She has an instinctive skill at reading the potential chemistry between people. One of her key strategies is to urge her clients to write mission statements. "What would your ideal marriage look like?" she asks them. Once they have clarified what they want, the process of finding a mate seems to become easier and more fun. In accordance with the astrological omens, Scorpio, I suggest you try this exercise -- even if you are already in a committed relationship. It's an excellent time to get very specific about the inspired togetherness you're willing to work hard to create.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In
ancient Greek myth, Tiresias was a prophet who could draw useful revelations by interpreting the singing of birds. Spirits of the dead helped him devise his prognostications, too. He was in constant demand for revelations about the future. But his greatest claim to fame was the fact that a goddess magically transformed him into a woman for seven years. After that, he could speak with authority about how both genders experienced the world. This enhanced his wisdom immeasurably, adding to his oracular power. Are you interested in a less drastic but highly educational lesson, Sagittarius? Would you like to see life from a very different perspective from the one you're accustomed to? It's available to you if you want it.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "You
remind me of the parts of myself that I will never have a chance to meet," writes poet Mariah Gordon-Dyke, addressing a lover. Have you ever felt like saying that to a beloved ally, Capricorn? If so, I have good news: You now have an opportunity to meet and greet parts of yourself that have previously been hidden from you -- aspects of your deep soul that up until now you may only have caught glimpses of. Celebrate this homecoming!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I predict that
you won't be bitten by a dog or embarrassed by a stain or pounced on by a lawyer. Nor will you lose your keys or get yelled at by a friend or oversleep for a big appointment. On the contrary! I think you'll be wise to expect the best. The following events are quite possible: You may be complimented by a person who's in a position to help you. You could be invited into a place that had previously been off-limits. While eavesdropping, you might pick up a useful clue, and while daydreaming you could recover an important memory you'd lost. Good luck like this is even more likely to sweep into your life if you work on ripening the most immature part of your personality.
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ZZ Top with special guest Austin Hanks • June 1
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COMEDIAN
BILLY GARDELL F R O M “ M I K E & M O L LY ” Friday, June 23 • 6pm & 9pm
2 SHOWS
40
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Must be 21 and older.
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