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By Kandace Chapple & Kerry winkler
Volume 12, No. 6
July/August 2015
Speaking up
the excitEment
When anyone asks us to speak
we immediately feel like Abraham
Lincoln: a great orator who ultimately
met his demise at an event. We are
excited, we are nervous. We want to
do it, we hate to do it. We go through a
week of yes/no/yes/no before deciding,
yes. It will be fun, right?
The prep
We would have to dust off our presentation notes. We had a few in the
file to fall back on. However, when we
pulled them out, we found that, in a fit
of confidence, we had written them all
in shorthand. On closer inspection, it
might have been Sanskrit. Regardless,
we had no clue what the hell we talked
about that last time at NMC.
Our only hope was to start over. At
this point one of us hissed, “We should
have said, No!”
the Drive
We had two months to come up
with a new presentation or to learn
Sanskrit, but we decided instead to
compose our talk in the car en route
to the event. We had an hour to come
up with a 30-minute presentation.
Failproof!
Wrong. We spent the first 15 minutes of the ride agreeing we would
never speak to a group again, ever.
We were antsy, sweaty and mean. The
windows were down and our hair was
a mess. Kerry had bought nylons and
ripped them getting in the car. Kandy
had told her that pantyhose were no
longer in style. Kerry said she had to
hide a bruise from the bonfire we’d
just had (see, very, very busy). It was
tense. The car was filled with two sisters who were completely unprepared
and nearly uncivilized.
Then, a small miracle. Kerry asked,
“Remember that time we did the ‘Mom
Mafia’?”
the talk
That’s when the tension broke in the
car. We started giggling. Ten years ago
we had put four kids in Kandy’s minivan and driven around Traverse City
collecting overdue bills for GTWoman.
If a client refused to pay the bill, we
threatened to leave the children. It was a
success! No one wanted our children.
We realized we had over 10 years of
business savvy to scroll through along
with 20 years of mistakes crammed
into them. Yes, we had stories to tell;
we had wisdom to impart; we had a
presentation waiting to be written.
But, first, insert a wasted 15 minutes of hooting over all the old stories.
Memory lane competed with driving
directions being barked by Siri.
Then another 15 minutes passed
while Kerry navigated US-31 like a
pro and Kandy sketched out a solid
four points with which to impress the
ladies.
the arrival
Then came the last 15 minutes of
sheer terror. We were almost there!
We had not practiced and we were too
busy panicking to do anything about
it. We were goners. They would find
out we were nothing more than two
sisters with a mafia record.
Again, one of us hissed, “We should
have said, No!”
We pulled into the parking lot.
Straight off someone recognized “the
twins” and waved to us. We couldn’t
just sit there and hope for a natural
disaster. We had to get out and say
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We were recently asked to speak to
a women’s group. We are a little rusty
because we’ve actively avoided being
at the front of a non-GTWoman event
for about a year now. It’s not that we
don’t like it. It’s just that it always plays
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hello, heads held high, clutching a
clipboard with a Sanskrit presentation that had been demolished with
an eraser.
the Event
Come to find out, the event had a
hat theme. Hatless, this immediately
marked us out as further fools.
“I left my camo hat at home,”
Kandy told the hostess.
We sat through dinner, awaiting
the slaughter. But then it happened.
Another woman walked in and she
was in fact wearing a camo safari hat
about the size of the rings around
Saturn. It was clear this woman had
snatched a hat from her husband’s
closet on the way out the door. She
was as unprepared as us. We were with
our kind.
From there, things flowed like (and
with) wine. We got up to do our presentation and, before we knew it, we’d
ditched our clipboard altogether. We
took questions and we actually had
answers. We laughed, we cried. It was
going and it was going well. Before we
knew it, we were back in the car on
the way home.
And it sounded like this: “That was
so fun, we HAVE to do it again!”
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Karen Hilt with sons Calvin and Julian at her store My
Secret Stash in downtown Traverse City. See her story on
education, free-range parenthood and business on Page 8.
Photo by Beth Price, Beth Price Photography
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dedicated to the interests of women in the five-county
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forum for women's issues. (We also like funny stuff.)
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My 7 months
Around the World
By Jeannette Wildman
Jeannette hiking through the wilds of Tasmania.
A lot of women ask me: “What was more
and camping for six days in the wilderness
difficult: backpacking around the world for
seven months or writing a book about it?”
To that, I don’t have an answer, but I know
what was the most fun. Traveling!
In the fall of 2011 my husband, Bob Downes,
and I said so long to our home in Traverse
City for a trip that would take us through an
alphabet soup of countries, including Australia,
Tasmania, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri
Lanka, India, Turkey, Croatia and Italy.
I always heard about other people who
traveled a lot and never thought it would be
me. I never got to travel much in college, and
then came children and a marriage that didn’t
work out. Fortunately, I met a man who loved to
travel. He even wrote a book, Planet Backpacker,
about his 2007 solo trip around the world.
We saved up for four years to make our trip,
which was my way of celebrating after 30 years
of running a day care out of my home. The trip
was really important to me. I didn’t want just
to quit my job after three decades of caring for
kids. I needed a transition to my new life, and
what could be better than backpacking around
the world?
• Traveling through the war zone of Sri Lanka
The Itinerary
My husband wanted to take me with him on
that 2007 trip, but the timing hadn’t been right
for me or my business. By 2011, however, I was
more than ready to go!
Our trip took us camping for 3,000 miles
along the Australian coast and then traveling on
through Asia with only the packs on our backs.
From there, we moved on to these adventures:
• Hiking through the mountains of Tasmania
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• Winging it through the Muslim lands of
Indonesia and Malaysia
• Rowing a boat down the Ganges River in
northern India
• Bicycling and sailing through Croatia, and
then cycling through Tuscany
The highlights stand out in my mind. But the
quiet, everyday moments were special too. Just
traveling, often using local buses and trains to
get around, was an adventure in itself with only
the two of us to watch each other’s backs.
The Accommodations
There was a lot of roughing it between camping
in 90-degree temperatures and sleeping on
trains. We often stayed at humble guest houses
and hostels for as little as $6 per night. But it
wasn’t all scruffy places. We stayed at four-star
hotels in Bali, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, which
were cheap by American standards.
We also stayed in tree houses in Indonesia and
India, and at a 17th Century palace in Rajasthan.
A five-day rest at a beach bungalow on the island
of Ko Samui in Thailand was pure bliss.
The Wardrobe
I took the most clothing to Australia, packing
two camp skirts and some zip-off cargo pants
along with a few tops, sandals, hiking boots and
cheap slip-on shoes. Also, my peacock-pattern
Haystacks skirt, which goes with everything,
and my favorite sarong that can double as a skirt,
towel or blanket.
The skirts and pants got mailed home as soon
as we left the “Oz” (slang for Aus or Australia).
Thereafter, I “went native,” picking up outfits as
we traveled on. What to wear on a camel safari
in Rajasthan, India? I bought some embroidered
pedal-pushers in the market, which were just right.
And let me tell you: When you’re lugging
a backpack through an Asian supercity with
temperatures above 100 degrees, you want to
travel as light as possible. For me, that meant
taking fewer clothes than I normally pack on a
weekend trip to Chicago.
Jeanette traveling through the humid streets of Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, with apparel purchased in Thailand. The $20 straw hat is
from Airlie Beach, Australia.
The Sisterhood
the sunrise, Sunita ran a small shop on the beach.
She began her career as a businesswoman at the
Though I traveled with my husband, we weren’t
age of 14, but it was no path to riches; she and her
completely alone. We made friends along our way.
There are many single women traveling the world
family lived in a one-room hut with an outhouse.
with packs on their backs,
The trip certainly gave me a
ranging in age from their
deeper sense of compassion
20s to 70s. I found, many of
for people who live in poverty
them travel with backpacking
Women all over the
around the world.
tour groups, such as Intrepid
Beyond that, I was impressed
world have the same
Travel (intrepidtravel.com),
that
so many women I met
hopes and dreams
which offers more than 800
were determined to strike
for their families and
outings around the world. The
out on their own and travel
friends. We are all
tours take no more than 12
whether they had a companion
sisters on some level.
backpackers accompanied by
or not. Although I was older
a guide.
than many of the women I
For women, it’s a chance to see some of the
met, I quickly bonded with them as we shared our
most exotic (and grittiest) places on Earth with
adventures. I realized women all over the world
the security of a group of new companions from
have the same hopes and dreams for their families
around the world.
and friends. We are all sisters on some level.
My new friends included Melissa, a punkstyled adventuress from Australia who tramped
around Turkey in a pair of tall Doc Marten
boots. Then there was Renee, a paralegal from
San Francisco, and Alison, a social worker from
Washington, D.C. We hiked around India with
Jenny from South Africa and partied with Ashley
in Sri Lanka, who back home was a submachinegun-toting member of Australia’s Coast Guard.
Most memorable was Sunita, a young mother of
four daughters in Goa, India. With a smile as big as
The Freedom
Many women ask if I got lonesome for home.
No, because, thanks to my iPad, I could FaceTime
my family and friends from the other side of the
world. It was like they were right there with me.
As for homesickness, no way! I enjoyed escaping
the tethers of vacuuming, doing the laundry and
all of the chores that go with maintaining a home.
Traveling provided so much freedom.
The story
The result of this life-changing experience is our
new book, Travels With My Wife, which is a followup to my husband’s first book. The book offers a
funny give-and-take of life on the road with just the
two of us dealing with suicidal kangaroos, crazed
monkeys, leeches (ugh!), “Buddha belly,” getting
lost in Third World supercities and much more.
I’m richer for this experience. But as I ponder
my trip, I don’t feel that it changed me in any
significant way. I’m still the crazy former-day-care
lady who likes to work in her garden!
Plus, our travels haven’t ended. Since we
returned, Bob and I have spent the past two
winters backpacking through Central America. It’s
a very cheap way to travel if you know the ropes.
Hundreds of thousands of travelers are going the
backpacking route these days. The way I see it:
Backpacking gave me the freedom of a low-cost
adventure of a lifetime, right when I needed it
most. Try it and see!
A resident of Traverse City,
Jeannette Wildman enjoys spending
time with her six grandchildren
in addition to gardening, cycling,
yoga and other fitness pursuits.
Her book is available at bookstores
throughout the region and at Barnes
& Noble. Learn more at www.planetbackpacker.net.
Jeannette can be reached at [email protected].
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A hands-on education:
Raising free-range
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children We want the same thing
as helicopter parents!
By Karen Hilt
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pretty darned awesome: independent, secure, intelligent, funny, daring, powerful and
“free range.”
I didn’t invent the term, but when I first heard it, I knew exactly what it meant. We
didn’t adopt the parenting style; we were already doing it naturally.
If you have ever popped into our family’s shop in downtown Traverse City, My Secret
Stash on Cass Street, you may have seen my two boys. They’re busy running the store,
greeting customers, cashiering and counting back change the old-fashioned way.
How did my kids learn to be so self-sufficient? They have seen me “talk the talk” for
years and they just did what was natural to their experience, in their own way.
I grew up in the ’70s. We all know what that means—walking to school daily—uphill
both ways—and returning home at night when the streetlight came on. My parents
weren’t concerned about my falling and skinning my knees, or even getting hit by a
car. I didn’t wear a seat belt or a bike helmet. Ahhh, the good old days. And, yes, times
have changed.
Today I see so many people who believe that if you take your eyes off your children,
even for a moment, tragedy will strike. This may be true, but the odds are against it.
The way I see it, hovering over your child will not stop a true tragedy from occurring.
What does it mean to raise “Free Range Kids”? What’s the big deal? I think it’s really
about deciding to give your kids freedom. Freedom to learn when they’re ready, to make
mistakes and figure out how to problem-solve. It’s about preparing them for that freedom and responsibility, then trusting them to have the experience. My job as a parent is
to prepare my children to thrive on their own.
My son Calvin, at age 5 or 6, could boil water to make tea or cocoa. Alone. And he
didn’t explode. Certainly, I didn’t just give him a kettle and say, “Go.” He had watched
me boil water nearly daily since he was born. (I’m quite the cook.) As a toddler, he
was taught “hot” and “no.” In return, he taught me: “Calvin do,” which was quite the
popular phrase.
We took baby steps. How do we make cocoa? What happens first, next and what do
we have to be careful of? Calvin’s first cup of cocoa was made with me. I observed on
pins and needles, kind of. When all was done, he was incredibly proud of his accomplishment, as was I. Granted there was a mess, but the cocoa was made and enjoyed. I
bet there was never a better tasting cup of cocoa.
When Calvin, who is my older son, was 5, we moved to a new city. He was sad not
to have any kids to play with. It was a full-on residential neighborhood. I knew kids
had to be around. So we decided how far Calvin could ride his bike in each direction
of our home and then I instructed him to ride. He was nervous, said it wouldn’t work,
and didn’t really want to try this crazy idea.
I told him, “Ride and ring your bell.” I guaranteed him kids would come out. And
they did. Some of his best friends to this day came out when they heard the bike bell
tolling for them. That was a big self-esteem builder! My son attempted something difficult, conquered his fear, and was rewarded mightily. But, I definitely got “the look”
from neighborhood parents.
On the first day of school, I walked Calvin to his bus stop. He led the way on his
second day as I followed. Then he did it on his own. Again, I got “the look.” He thought
nothing of it. He knew “stranger danger.” He also knew how to ask for help if he needed
it; yes, from a stranger.
I’m not sure where I learned the phrase: “If you need help, pick your stranger. Beware
if the stranger picks you,” but it made sense to me and to my son. He had developed
good instincts and I trusted that.
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My husband, David, and I have two sons and at 17 and 12, Calvin and Julian, are
Karen with sons Calvin and Julian.
The message children get from a parent who does everything for
them is: “I love you, but you’re not capable of doing this.” It’s selfconfidence vs. parent-assisted confidence. My son did what he already
knew how to do, just on his own. I was not surprised. I could just kick
back and watch him do his thing.
When my son got his driver’s license, I let him drive downstate alone
to run an errand for me. Not every young kid could be trusted with the
task. But I knew my kid and what he was capable of. I am proud of both
their accomplishments.
I have seen my boys in action since around age 8 and 10 when they
would attend art fairs with me, selling my homemade soaps. They could
“man” the tent confidently.
I could leave my kids unattended while I used the facilities, and I got
“the look” from my fair booth neighbors as I stepped away. However,
upon my return mere minutes later, those same neighbors were commending me on my fantastic kids and their exceptional skills making
sales and handling money in my absence. Ha! Then they asked the boys
to watch their booth when they needed to step away for a moment.
I’m certainly not saying that everyone should raise a child as I have
mine. My point is that the people closest to a child are the best positioned to know that child’s limits. Loosening the grip a bit actually
teaches a child how to maneuver the world they already know, as well
as give them skills to figure out a new situation.
“Free range” parents always seem to be placed at odds with “helicopter” parents, but the fact is they are not that different. Both want happy,
healthy, productive and capable kids. What one parent may see as dangerous, another sees as an adventure. I see the world, both urban and
natural, as a place which kids should explore and know. A child who
can fend for himself without fear is a lot safer than one who is coddled.
I am proud of my confident boys and wouldn’t have changed a thing.
Karen Hilt owns My Secret Stash, a boutique featuring over 100 Michigan
Makers, Artists, Crafters and Dreamers, located at 122 Cass St.,
downtown Traverse City. You can find her free-range kids running the shop
on weekends and in the summer. To learn more call 231.929.0340 or visit
www.mysecretstash.com. You can also find Karen on Facebook at
mysecretstash, and Instagram at mysecretstashmi.
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What’s in a name?
How antiquing
When I moved to New York City the week
after graduating from college, nobody knew
my name. Literally. That first year working as a
journalist, it became a bit of a joke how many
times I would arrive at press conferences or
events to find my last name misspelled on my
nametag. Maxbower, Maxweller, McBauer…
I actually kept a collection of the erroneous
badges in my bottom desk drawer.
During the 10 years I lived in the Big Apple,
a piece of my heart was always back home in
Traverse City. As the theme song to “Cheers”
suggests: “Sometimes you want to go where
everybody knows your name.”
In TC, most people knew how to pronounce—and even spell—my last name. It was
a perk of sharing a surname with memorable
local citizens from generations past.
Every small town across America has them:
founders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists who
leave their name on an area in some way. Drive
onto Old Mission Peninsula, for example, and
you’ll see road signs hang like boughs on the
family trees of local history, bearing names like
Gray, Kroupa and Swaney.
In my case, during the early 1900s, my relatives founded Maxbauer’s Creamery, Maxbauer
Meat Market and, later, Maxbauer Ace Hardware.
Years after people had milk delivered to their
porch ice boxes in glass bottles, I could drive
my car by that old dairy building in Slabtown—
the one that used to sit on West Front Street
next to what is currently Impres salon spa—and
still see the faded shadow on the brick where
the letters of my last name once hung.
Maybe it was living so far from home, but
while I was on the East Coast I longed to feel
more connected with my past. A scene from
my childhood glowed in my memory: It was
Christmas Eve and my dad and his seven
siblings had gathered to exchange gifts at my
grandparents’ home. Package after package
was unwrapped: a wood cutting board, a white
sweater dickie, leather driving gloves…
And then my aunt unveiled her surprise: as
if materializing an endless number of loaves
and fishes, she passed each sibling one antique
milk bottle—each embossed (or pyroglazed)
with turquoise lettering that said “Maxbauer’s
Creamery” on the glass. As a child I didn’t
turned into a
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By Lisa Maxbauer Price
Lisa standing with a few family
heirlooms: her Maxbauer milk bottles.
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know about the importance of nostalgic gifts yet.
But I never forgot the gasps of “How? Where?” or
the smiles of each of the recipients as they hugged a
treasured piece of family history.
I learned, with the family business long gone,
those bottles had become like dinosaur fossils. We
knew some might still be out there, but finding them
was the real feat.
With that scene clinging to the ceiling of my
memory much like cobwebs out of reach, as an
adult, I started looking for my own family relics. All
I wanted in the world was one old milk bottle with
my last name—spelled correctly—on it. I wandered
flea markets and yard sales on the East Coast and left
empty handed.
I did keyword searches of my last name on eBay,
but the sea seemed too big and my little name and
wish too small. I called antique shops back home,
but timing proved to be everything. “We just had
a Maxbauer bottle in not too long ago. But it’s gone
now,” one shop owner told me. Like seeing a whale
surface for air before disappearing from sight, the
moment had passed.
Then finally the day came: there on my eBay screen
I found myself staring at exactly what I’d been seeking for so long. In that moment, I don’t know how
high my bidding could have climbed. (Thankfully,
$18 can buy absolute nirvana.) With fervor, I won
the online auction and immediately began displaying
my vintage Maxbauer bottle on a shelf in my apart-
ment like a rightfully earned Academy Award after
years of snubbed nominations.
I didn’t stop there. Antiquing was fun. So I kept
collecting. Each Maxbauer bottle came with a unique
story of where it had been in between leaving and
returning to the family’s hands. Bottles were found
buried on farmland in Chicago. (See “dinosaur fossils”!) Hidden behind drywall during old house
renovations. And sitting forgotten in garages, holding
a lifetime of pocket change.
I kept collecting those antiques and one Christmas
I was able to surprise my parents and siblings with
bottles for their own collections. That’s the neat thing
about antiques. They have a tendency to come full
circle. What’s old is new again.
As I got more into antiquing and garage-sale-ing, I
found other family treasures: a favorite being an old
cedar yardstick branded with the words “Maxbauer
Ace Hardware,” including a phone number from
when phone numbers only required four digits.
My brother-in-law joined in the search for old
stuff. He helped me uncover newspaper clippings,
census documents and even an old reel of film
containing a television commercial from a family
business.
One of my greatest partners in my pursuit of old
family treasures became my second cousin. With his
invaluable help, I began tracing my family genealogy
for my three sons. Poignantly, this man, who spent
much of his young life building and reconstructing
our family tree, is currently facing a serious cancer
diagnosis and the prospect of not being around to see
that family tree fully bloom in the next generation.
Maybe that’s why this hobby is so important to me.
People don’t last forever. What’s more: times change,
businesses are sold, partnerships dissolve, buildings
burn down and relics get lost along the way. My
relatives don’t own any of those businesses anymore;
the name is just a name. But the work ethic and the
memories that came from them still hang around.
The feelings can last, captured in an old milk bottle
and preserved forever.
As much as I view myself a forward thinker, trying
to focus on future goals, I find joy in connecting to
the past through my name. The ultimate retail therapy. My advice: collect what you can from your family
heritage. Gather the relics before they’re lost forever
and their meaning and personal value lost with them.
Today I’m the proud owner of 21 vintage milk
bottles and countless other family treasures. They
belong to me and I to them. They sure beat that old
collection of bad name tags.
Lisa Maxbauer Price is the assistant editor at Grand
Traverse Woman and a frequent contributor to multiple national magazines. Back in New York, she found
someone special enough to take his name, and they
have since named three sons. Lisa can be reached at
[email protected].
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By Mardi Jo Link
From left, Susan, Linda, Marylyn, Jill, Mardi, Pam and Andrea
toast The Drummond Girls at The Fogcutter in DeTour,
just before they take the ferry to the island.
“Well begun is half done.”
At least, so says Betty Crocker in the binderclipped pages of her first edition Picture Cook
Book, published in 1950 and handed down to
me by my paternal grandmother. In its 400plus pages there are recipes for gelatin salads,
and something called “Tomato Aspic,” yet not
a single one for Jell-O shots. Can you imagine?
How is the home cook of today supposed to
embark upon an adventurous girlfriend getaway without taking the proper refreshment
along? For her bridge parties and sewing circles,
Grandma Link must have muddled through,
but I take my friendships seriously, and I’m just
not that willing to guesstimate, or to substitute
ingredients.
So, in honor of my seven best friends, and our
25-year tradition of going to Drummond Island
together, en masse, for a girlfriends’ weekend,
I’ve utilized my printed culinary heirloom to
compile a foolproof recipe for lasting friendship.
It’s all Ms. Crocker’s wisdom; I’ve just
swapped out the words “cooking,” “ingredients,”
and “nutrition,” for words like “friendship,”
“women,” and, well, “Jell-O shots,” whenever
necessary. I don’t think Betty would mind. After
all, she’s the one who said camaraderie is the
best appetizer of all.
Ready to friend? Ok, let’s get started.
Ingredients
From Betty: First, the careful selection of
women cannot be overstated. Good friendships
bring happiness in two ways. First, there is
the joy and satisfaction of befriending wellprepared women. Then, there’s the buoyant
health, vitality and joy of living that comes
from a wise choice of friends.
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I met my gal posse in 1993 when I was a
waitress at Peegeo’s in Traverse City, and my
advice for getting to know the right women is
not to get hung up on age, occupation or status.
Instead, gravitate toward women who have a
good sense of humor, are fair and loyal.
I’d never been to Drummond Island—one of
the largest islands in Lake Huron, and I hardly
knew my companions, yet our group combined
mysteriously well. So when we went twotracking together in the woods in the middle
of the night, and got hopelessly lost far beyond
where maps or streetlights would dare tread,
no one panicked or complained. We simply
worked together to find the way back to our
rented accommodations.
The fact that all we could afford back then
was a rented camper at a fishing resort only
added to the fun. As for Betty’s “joy of living,”
we made our own skillet breakfast that first
year and ate it together on paper plates outside
on a big log picnic table under a Great Lakes
sky.
The experience was so memorable we decided
to return the following year.
Appetizers
From Betty: Next, whet everyone’s appetite.
The entire atmosphere brightens when friends
appear. (Me: with beverages). It may be the
simplest fruit juice cocktail (Me: with vodka)
or it may be a tray of colorful canapés offered to
your home-girls as soon as they arrive. Fatigue
and formality vanish. Success of the party is
assured.
After more than two decades of friendship,
when we eight “Drummond Girls” get together,
it’s going to be a party. Whether we’re just
chatting around someone’s dining room table
with no kids, no boyfriends and no husbands.
Or we’re in a couple of four-wheel-drive vehicles
and just driving onto the car ferry at DeTour.
Betty Crocker says that good food is itself a
celebration, and I feel the same way about these
friendships. So, yes, we do enjoy a cocktail
together now and then, but we do so more in
the spirit of celebration than simply another
party.
I’m a mother, a wife and a daughter, but being
part of this long-term friendship has taught me
our relationships with other women are the
relationships that last the longest. Children
grow up, marriages sometimes end, and parents
age and die. This friendship has not only lasted,
it’s grown stronger. I depend on the Drummond
Girls more today than I ever did back in 1993.
Desserts
From Betty: And finally, the moment will
arrive when you get to pass out… those allimportant Jell-O shots.
A Jell-O shot is like a favorite cotton dress…
simple and easy to don. Cooked Jell-O with
your favorite liquor added, along with the
extra touches of tinted coconut, toasted nuts,
or colored sugar are the accessories that make
your culinary costume “special.” Your BFFs will
enjoy your “dressed up” Jell-O shots all the
more because they look pretty.
I once made Jell-O shots in an ice cube tray,
out of clear gelatin, with a blueberry in the
center. They looked like the creepiest horror
film eyeball you could imagine. And yet the
girls accepted them with aplomb.
Part of being friends for such a long time
is that we’ve developed traditions within
I’m a mother, a wife and a
daughter, but… relationships
with other women are the
relationships that last the
longest.
traditions. The first tradition has always been
that the eight of us would go to Drummond
Island every year unless we were pregnant or
dead. That always got a lot of laughs until we lost
Mary Lynn, who died in 2002.
When we went to Drummond that year
without her, it was a shock. We built a rock cairn
in her memory and our trips took on a new sense
of urgency. It was the first time any of us realized
a Drummond Girl truly was mortal.
Today, we’re all past our childbearing years
and we enthusiastically commit to the trip every
year.
One of the traditions within a tradition is
that we share Jell-O shots in the Welcome
Center parking lot immediately after crossing the
Mackinac Bridge. They make a perfect toast and
are portable, too. I’ve designated myself Jell-O
shot artist, and have used everything from lime
rinds to hollowed out strawberries to try to wow
the girls every year.
Really though, it isn’t the elaborate preparation
that matters. Not for the shots and not for our
friendship, either. Every year it seems someone
forgets something, or someone’s car needs a
repair, or we miss the ferry. Once, Jill even
repaired a nail hole in her car’s tire with nicotine
gum. It held. For the whole weekend!
Our trips began as a girlfriend getaway, as
simply a party weekend. They’ve become so much
more than that. Our friendship has strengthened
us all enough so that we’ve survived divorces,
career changes and family tragedies. We know
we can meet these hard challenges because we
have each other. When no one else understands,
the Drummond Girls do.
Beyond the food and the drinks, what matters
to us is spending time with each other. Getting
to know these seven incredible women has been
an adventure in itself. And you know what? We
didn’t even have a recipe.
Mardi Jo Link is the award-winning author of several
books including two memoirs: The Drummond Girls
and Bootstrapper, winner of the Bookseller’s Choice
Award. She lives and writes in Traverse City. To
learn more, visit www.mardijolink.com or attend The
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The summer I turned 16 I was at the shooting
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fit her. She is not taught how to hold it, how to
stand or how to manage recoil (kick). And she
walks away irritated, bruised and often opposed
to ever picking up a shotgun again.
The fit
Fortunately, good instruction can overcome
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a bad experience. When instructing, I start
with gun safety, how the gun functions and
how to feel comfortable holding it. I also make
sure the gun fits. Is it: Too long? Too short? Too
heavy? Too light? The goal is to find the best
combination for her body type and physical and
practical needs.
After a woman has a gun that fits her
comfortably, I work on form and body mechanics
from her feet to her eyes. This ensures that she is
physically comfortable while shooting. Now she
is ready to start breaking clays!
The games
In the United States, the shotgun shooting
sports are comprised of three primary games—
skeet, trap and sporting clays. Each game boils
down to one thing—break as many clay targets,
or “birds,” as possible. In all games the shooter
asks for the target to be thrown by calling “pull.”
Skeet involves shooting from eight stations
laid out in a semi circle. Targets come from
two “houses” that contain clay-target-throwing
machines—a high house on the left and a low
house on the right. There are a total of 25 targets.
Trap uses a central thrower house and five
stations laid out in a fan pattern. The shooters
shoot five targets from each station. Again, there
are 25 targets.
Lastly, sporting clays is similar to golf.
Moving from station to station shooters walk or
use a golf cart, Courses are laid out in wooded
and natural settings and offer a great variety of
target presentations. Courses are changed to
help keep it exciting and challenging. There are
50 or 100 targets in a round of sporting clays.
A condensed version of sporting clays, called
five-stand, offers shooters a variety of target
presentations in a much smaller area. Five-stand
has 25 targets.
Getting started
How can you get started in the shotgun
sports? Take a lesson! As with any activity,
starting out with good fundamentals sets the
stage for success. If you take a lesson with me,
you don’t need your own gun. I offer a variety
of different types, sizes and gauges of guns that
students can try to determine what they like (or
don’t like).
Next up: Get equipped! Traverse City has
some great shotgunning resources including
Fieldsport. Owner Bryan Bilinski is a nationally
renowned gun fitter and his store offers a
boutique sales experience for shotguns, apparel
and accessories.
When you’re ready to find a place to shoot,
know there are lots of great locations within
two hours of Traverse City. A few of my favorites
are Action Shooting Sports, Benzie Sportsman’s
Club, Cedar Rod and Gun Club, Charlevoix Rod
and Gun Club and Emmet County Sportsmen’s
Club.
The goal is enjoyment. The people I have
met through the shotgun sports are some of the
most selfless, open, inclusive and fun people
I have had a chance to spend time with. It is
great to shoot with long-term friends as well as
meet new people. I especially love shooting with
other women! The giggles, encouragement and
conversation are wonderful.
Challenging the norm
One of the greatest lessons I have learned
from the shooting sports is how to challenge
the norm. I became competent and skilled at
something that was not a “woman’s sport.” I
could shoot alongside the men with comparable
skill, technique and expertise. However, I did
it in a sundress and flip flops! I continue to
challenge the norm by being a successful woman
business-owner, by hunting and shooting with
my husband and sons, and by pushing myself
to do and be more than what society dictates for
my gender.
Now, 16 years after picking up my very
first shotgun, I still enjoy sharing that passion
with others. In addition to my working with
wonderful clients, it is a great activity for my
entire family. Frequently, my husband, sons and
I head to our favorite courses and clubs and shoot together.
It is my mission to introduce other women to the joy and fulfillment
found in the shotgun sports and teach each to thrive not only as a
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great joy and confidence, both on and off the range. It all began 16 years
ago with a girl and a shotgun!
Andrea Bogard and her husband, Brandon, live in Kingsley with their two
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The woman behind
‘The Voice’
By Ann DelMariani
You saw her this season on
NBC’s “The Voice,” cheering on
her husband, local singer Joshua
Davis. Now it’s time for wife, Ann,
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Ann, with husband Joshua, baby Theo and daughter Tahlia.
Name: Ann DelMariani, 37, Traverse City
The job:
I work alongside my husband,
Joshua Davis, to manage his career as a singer/
songwriter. I’m also a clinical social worker/psychotherapist by trade. However, I’m currently
staying home with my 6-month-old son and
almost-10-year-old daughter.
The creativity: I enjoy writing poetry
and co-writing songs with Joshua. I love any
kind of design: fashion, furniture, architecture,
print, all of it. I collect and sell vintage clothing at Zeek’s Bus (a school-bus-turned-shop
at Earthwork Farm in Wyoming, MI.) I like
to make stuff, sew and repurpose. I also do
graphic design, including two of Josh’s albums.
The inspiration: I’m inspired by Josh’s new
start as an artist on a national stage after “The
Voice.” I love that he is experiencing resurgence
in his career right now in “middle age” after
working so hard for so many years. It’s a great
example for our kids and an inspiration to me
as a professional who has yet to establish herself
in a new community. It’s never too late—anything is possible!
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The past year: WOW! We didn’t expect to
be blessed with another child. (It was the most
wonderful and exciting surprise!) And we certainly didn’t expect “The Voice” to call us either.
The talent scout from the show called Josh in
early September. She had seen a YouTube video
of him playing and felt his sound would be
very popular with the coaches. It was very last
minute! We were very busy and very pregnant.
Josh had only days to decide and then flew out
immediately to prep for the blind auditions.
My understanding is that most people go to an
open casting call or submit a video and then
from there go through a series of auditions and
screenings. Josh was the last addition. The producers didn’t even need to see him play live! We
had NO idea what we were getting ourselves
into. It’s been an absolute whirlwind. It will
be such fun to relay all the stories about “The
Voice” to little Theo when he’s older.
The schedule: During “The Voice” season,
the kids and I went back and forth 10 times
altogether to Los Angeles. The blind auditions
were the most involved. So much went into
filming those episodes. They had us out there
for 10 days. (Josh was always there for much
longer than we were.) We’d spend day after day
wearing the same outfits. Each day they would
film one tiny portion.
For example: One day was “walk ups”— for
eight hours we were there waiting our turn to
be filmed as if we were “walking up” to the
blind auditions with Josh. On another day,
they’d film us walking in the door and around
the corner (but in reality it was a completely
different location!). It was a lot of “hurry up and
wait,” as they say, but fascinating and fun. Then
there was a long break after the “blinds.”
We were all home together for the holidays,
with just enough time to have our baby (born
Dec. 22) and for Josh to bond with him for a
few weeks before heading out again for a month
of the “battle” and “knockout” rounds.
The actual performances though, at the studio, were all very real and exciting—especially
the live shows. It’s amazing all of the coordination that is required for a live production to go
off smoothly, with only one week to plan.
Once the live shows began, Josh was there
for two months without coming home. The
kids and I would travel out on Sundays, attend
the Monday performance show and Tuesday
results show and then fly home Wednesday. My
daughter would go to school for two days and
we’d get ready to leave again Sunday.
It was crazy. I almost can’t believe we did
that.
on national television. But the songs he and I
have written together and those he’s written for
me and for the kids, those are the really special
gifts. He’s my BFF.
The highs & lows:
The kids:
I have always known
that Joshua’s sound is a special and very accessible one, but it was just such an emotional
experience to watch “America” nodding in
agreement. Cheering Josh on each week, crossing our fingers he’d move on and getting our
wishes granted each Tuesday. Sometimes I even
miss it… sometimes. But we are so relieved to
finally all be home together. Just the logistics
of traveling each week to L.A. and back was
difficult and exhausting. It would have been
impossible without the help and support from
our friends and family. We have a lot of thanking and repaying of favors to do.
The love: Josh and I have a very supportive
partnership. We share in nearly everything we
do. We have worked together to build his career
and have a mutual passion and interest in seeing
it grow. And Josh is equally invested in my professional growth. Plus, it is amazingly romantic
to have your sweetheart sing you a love song
We find lots of ways to express
our creativity as a family. On a recent night we
had a good family jam in the living room. Our
fourth-grade daughter, Tahlia, was tearing it
up on recorder, Josh on guitar. Baby Theo was
enthralled. It feels good to spontaneously be
creative together. It’s important. Traditional arts
aren’t for everyone, but every kid is a creative
being.
The passion: I personally have chosen not to
be a professional artist and that is actually one
way to be true to one’s passion, to preserve it as
play and not to complicate it by making it your
work as well.
For Joshua, yes, there have been moments when
we thought he might need to shift gears and
look at making money in another way. But we
have invested so much time and energy into this
over the years, we just couldn’t ever throw in
the towel. Music is what he does best. And he’s
done an amazing job of supporting our family
while staying true to himself as an artist.
The community:
We’ve lived here a couple of years now and “The Voice” experience
only confirmed what we already knew about
Northern Michigan. People here take care of
each other. There is such a pride in this place
and a desire to share what we have here with
the rest of the world. There are so many people
here doing amazing things. There’s really an
anything-is-possible culture that is so inspiring.
I attribute a big portion of Josh’s success on the
show to Traverse City and Michigan saying, “We
can do this!” We are so grateful.
The future: So far things aren’t too much
different day-to-day except that we have to
remember that if Josh is going out for milk it
will take him two hours instead of 30 minutes!
After some much-needed family time, I’ll be
ready to get back to helping people get through
rough spots and to discover their best selves.
That is where I thrive the most.
Ann DelMariani can be reached at [email protected].
Learn more about Josh’s music at joshuadavismusic.com.
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Life happens, plans change
A college graduate at last
By Lisa Chenard
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The summer between my junior and senior year of high school I lost my boyfriend in a car
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Then in October of that same year I found out
I was pregnant with baby number 2. I was 18.
(Geez, I had to figure out what was causing these
pregnancies!) Life happens, plans change.
At the age of 19, I decided I needed to get an
education to support my two babies. I enrolled in
Northwestern Michigan College to get my general
education credits out of the way. I wasn’t sure what
I wanted to do when I grew up and figured I could
decide later. As I was a single mom of two children
and working as a waitress, I received state and
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Still, there were plenty of hurdles. When would
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Another hurdle was the abusive relationship
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Not showing up to take care of the kids so I missed
class was another.
The worst hurdle was the physical fights that
would occur. Who wants to go to class bloody
and bruised? Not this girl. Feeling defeated, I
eventually dropped out of school. It wasn’t worth
the time or effort. Life happens, plans change.
In order to get out of my situation, I needed
courage. A lot of it. One day I packed up essentials,
took my two babies and moved two hours away to
my mother’s house. I secured full-time employment
with a large communications company, which was
enough to keep us afloat. I was thankful to be on
my own, but raising two babies was hard.
I wanted a secure relationship with someone
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There I was, 30 years old with no special skill
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Run
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Helping women find equality
By Randi Lyn Stoltz
Randi Lyn while visiting with
the community of Kiniziere
during her trip.
After my
seven days of running seven
marathons through the South Kivu province of
the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, my
Run Across Congo came to an end. One week
later, decompressing, I find myself meditating
on the experience.
For seven days we visited communities,
running along the dusty “freeway” of Congo
(an uneven dirt road, at times a wide twotrack) interacting with men and women. Equally
uneven and bumpy as our path was seeing each
community struggle to allow the women to be at
the front of the crowd, even for a short period of
time, to meet with our all-women team of nine
runners. As an American, it was hard for me to
understand. But that’s why we were there.
Our mission in Congo was to improve gender
issues. As a team we were there to partner
with farming communities—specifically the
inspiring female coffee farmers—for gender
equality in this region.
The crowds
The men had a hard time letting the women
speak without talking over their shoulders and
in their ears, shouting things to correct them
while they were trying to address our team. One
man had to be physically removed from the area
as he began yelling. (I can’t tell you exactly what
he was yelling because I don’t speak Swahili,
let alone his dialect of Swahili). As a team,
we were starved for genuine interaction with
women, one-on-one conversations with no men
influencing their answers.
At one point the men in one community had
literally boxed all of the women out, shooing
them away as the running team moved to the
washing station. Noticing what was happening,
I wedged my way through the border of four
men deep and broke through to instead say hello
to the women, shaking hands, sharing smiles,
thanking them for letting us be there, showing
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us their cooperative and telling us their story.
Experiencing this dynamic was a struggle for
all of my senses, and, after seeing it day in and
day out, it began to hang on the heart heavier.
I started to question myself as to the motivation
behind all of this. I asked myself: “Are we
helping or hurting? What’s going to happen after
we leave?”
The finish line
Upon reaching the finish in Kiniziere, home
of many Muungano Coffee Cooperative farmers,
the team and I jumped into Lake Kivu, the true
finish line. Tears were shared as the first wave
of finishing this amazing feat began to sink in.
The next day we said goodbyes to half of the
running team as they headed back to the States
and one back to the Congo city of Bukavu.
Four of us continued on our Run Across Congo
journey and took a boat (the only available
method of travel to Nbyehehe) across the lake to
meet with more members of Muungano at their
cooperative’s washing station.
There, On The Ground is working to support
the implementation of the Gender Actions
Learning System (GALS methodology—
combining in-depth group discussion workshops
with the use of diagrams; working as individuals
and in groups, participants draw pictures to
reflect their social and economic realities). They
are being taught to chart out their goals with a
path to achieving them.
The changes
A welcome as beautiful as one could imagine
was filled with singing, dancing and drumming
along the shore of Lake Kivu. We hopped off the
boat to witness for the first time the changes that
were happening there because of GALS tools.
Women were allowed to act!
I walked with a mama who had her baby tied
to her back with a blanket and was adamant
about sharing her umbrella of shade with me.
Run Across Congo:
An all-women team of runners
embarked upon a 7-marathon, 7-day
journey along the shores of Lake Kivu
in eastern Democratic Republic of
the Congo May 24–30. Their mission
was to raise awareness and funds for
the inspiring female coffee farmers,
farming families and cooperatives
working toward gender equality and
stability in the region.
PHOTO: Randi Lyn, far right, with her
all-women team of marathon runners.
Together we arrived at the base of the washing
station to share greetings among our groups,
farmers to runners and specialty coffee buyers.
What a difference: We didn’t have to ask to
have the women speak in this community. The
women were surrounding us hand-in-hand with
men. For the first time on my trip, I saw the men
and women were not separated in lines bordering
us. The energy felt balanced, something not so
common during this entire journey.
Meryl Marsh (a best friend and running
comrade during Run Across Congo) and I were
especially excited to see GALS in action. In fact, our
2014 Solstice Run efforts (an overnight 40-mile run
on Summer Solstice from Northport to Traverse
City) launched Project Congo and this program
work of GALS with Muungano.
The maps
Meryl and I found a patch of shade, and it felt
like the majority of the community followed us.
Couples lined up to explain their success, maps
in hand, unfolding, pointing, smiling, standing
next to their partner. We listened intently as the
couples walked us through their vision map to
reach a goal such as building a better home for
their family (with lumber rather than mud and
thatched roofs).
Each partner pointed out the pictures that
represented their struggles and what they agreed
upon together that would not help them reach
their vision, such as too many children, gambling,
drinking, not informing the other of an income,
hiding livestock. Each step to the vision was
detailed with pictures illustrating what each of the
partners would need to do in order to help reach
the following step and the end goal.
The couples were open about what life was like
before GALS. The men openly said, “I drank every
day.” The women said, “I would hide my money
from my husband so he wouldn’t spend it.”
I looked around and noticed partners standing
side by side with each other, holding hands,
smiling, looking over their vision maps. I saw
hope reigning throughout an entire community
that is changing the way of life for themselves and
for generations to come.
It was honestly the strongest sense of peace I
had felt during the entire visit to eastern Congo.
Genuine partnerships working together, old and
young, to reach common goals.
The success
This community of Nbyehehe allowed me to
witness the positive effects of Run Across Congo
efforts, firsthand. It shared something special the
rest of Congo did not: a change I hope would
continue to spread.
Together as a team we were finally able to flash
a genuine smile reflecting the hard work that
went into the “Run.” We shared hope as we bore
witness to what our family and friends believed
in us to do and represent—work that is indeed
changing lives around the world. Together.
Randi Lyn Stoltz resides in Lake Ann and is the senior
staff member of On The Ground Global. She is also
a runner and co-organizer of the Run Across Congo.
Learn more at www.onthegroundglobal.org, or support
Project Congo, gender equality and the farmers of
eastern DRC by making a tax-deductible donation at
www.runacrosscongo.org/donate.
PHOTO: TEAMMATES OF "RUN ACROSS CONGO" AND "ON THE GROUND"
VISITED THE MUUNGANO COFFEE COOPERATIVE TO SEE PROJECT CONGO
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See
Jane
Lose
the Jane
reveal!
See
Jane
Lose
THEY DID IT! 8 WEEKS OF CHANGE! READ ABOUT OUR 3 GTWOMAN
AND HEAR A WORD
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MAKEOJANES
FROM EACH OF OUR JANE SPONSORS WHO TOOK THEM ON THE JOURNEY. WE ALSO ASKED
one ADDITIONAL WOMaN WHO DID THE PROGRAM (ALONGSIDE THE JANES AT FIT FOR YOU) TO
WRITE ABOUT her SUCCESS. OUR JANE SPREAD IS A WEALTH OF INSPIRATION AND HUMOR!
Fit For You was the headquarters for all the Jane magic!
Jeff Gauthier,
gym co-owner
This year’s “See Jane Lose” was one awesome weightloss contest! I personally did not train any of the women, but
I did come to the Saturday challenges/weigh-ins and I was
so proud of these ladies.
On the first weigh-in, Jennifer lost 13 pounds—just
amazing!
A few weeks into the contest, Hannah let us post her
story on Facebook—it was one of the most amazing and
inspiring stories; you need to read it if you haven’t. Then to
top it all off, we had 27 people in this weight-loss challenge
and one of our three Janes pulled through to win the whole
thing. That was Little Miss Sarah, who really let the emotions
flow at the last weigh-in.
These three girls, along with the other 24 challengers,
made me and our team so proud with what they have
accomplished and not only that—they are continuing their
journey with us.
My brother and I and our team are so proud of all the
people in this challenge and to be a part of the Grand
Traverse Woman “See Jane Lose” program.
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Tim Woods,
personal training
director and
challenge leader
In eight short weeks, I watched three women completely
change their lives forever, and the best part of this… I got to
play an influential part in their success!
These women came to me frustrated and ready to give
up because they had no control over a portion of their lives
that was directly impacting their confidence, health and
mental fortitude. That portion of their lives was their weight.
All had battled with fluctuating weight their entire lives.
Jennifer, Sarah and Hannah represented the women of
Traverse City by kicking some serious butt for eight weeks
straight. Each of these weeks consisted of two intense and
grueling workouts and one group workout put together by
a Fit For You trainer.
On top of the workouts, they were made to follow a super
strict nutrition plan, as well as getting in five hours of cardio
per week. And if they wavered, repercussions were in store.
Each of these women deserves kudos for her dedication
and determination. They worked as hard as they could,
pushed themselves for every last pound they lost, and
motivated everyone around them.
Jennifer, a.k.a. “Beast Mode,” is stronger than most
women I have trained and I have trained a lot of women!
Sarah, a.k.a. “The Little Engine That Could,” would go
through doubt and in a split second tell herself, “I can do
this,” and push through it no matter what.
Hannah a.k.a. “The Cheerleader,” played the role of the
motivator, cheering for and encouraging everyone to keep
going and push through it.
Each one of these women brought something to the
group that influenced everyone in small ways but made a
profound impact. I can’t begin to tell you how rewarding
this was for me to play a part in these women taking control
of something that up until now was an uncontrollable part
of their lives.
Zach Little,
trainer
What can I say about the Janes? They never ceased to
amaze me. They are truly an inspiration to all women. From
Sara’s positive quotes or Hannah’s cheers of motivation
and Jennifer’s biggest first-week weight loss ever… They
are truly positive role models for all woman out there and
proof that you can do it. You can achieve a win in the
weight-loss fight.
The beginning of these ladies’ journeys was not an
easy start. We expected a lot out of them, and they gave
everything they had. From getting up before the roosters
and grueling workouts with the trainers and doing five hours
of cardio by themselves, they did it all. And that’s on top of
a strict eating plan. I’m so proud and happy to have had the
chance to work with these Janes. You girls rock!
The start of
something amazing!
Jennifer E. Sheehan, 35
39 lbs
Lost
was
289 lBS
What an experience! The fear and anxiety that I felt before the Jane program
began was immense. Would I be able to keep up? How much pain was I going
to feel? Could I follow through with it? These were the pounding questions in my
head.
Once the challenge began, I was committed 100 percent to making it happen!
The pain wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated, mostly due to the fact that I had started
working out several weeks earlier, so my body was somewhat prepared. But there
were days when 4:30 a.m. came too early and trying to get my sore, aching body
out of bed to get to the gym was no easy task. But I did it! Every day!
The trainers were amazing and I knew each time I met with them I was going to
get an incredible workout, plus the support I needed to continue. Saturday morning challenges quickly became something I really looked forward to, not because I
looked forward to being tortured in an extremely intense workout, but because of
the amazing teammates that I now call friends! Everyone was supportive of each
other and we cheered each other on every step of the way.
I think, for me, the diet was the hardest part of this experience. Food
had always been one of those things that I truly enjoyed. My relationship with food was so much more than just something I ate for fuel.
I had to learn that food couldn’t be a form of entertainment. Its sole
purpose is to nourish and support my body.
I can’t say that I have yet mastered that, but I have definitely
made huge improvements in my way of thinking about food.
Every day I have a choice… to feed my body with healthy or
unhealthy foods. The healthy choices are definitely winning,
which has been a big change.
This eight-week journey has been something that I will
treasure for years to come. Having been given the opportunity to share this with everyone has made me that much
more dedicated to getting my life on a healthy track. The
Jane program has become the start of something amazing. My path to a healthy me has just begun and I am
dedicated to making this new lifestyle MY lifestyle!
now
250 lBS
totaL loss
39 lbs
Jennifer is wife to Josh, mom to four children and a full-time
funeral director and embalmer at Covell Funeral Home.
She can be reached at [email protected].
the start
Wow stat
She shed 27.75 inches!
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‘My 13-year-old self
would not believe this!’
Hannah Pettigrew, 26
20 lbs
Lost
was
185 lbs
now
165 lbs
totaL loss
20 lbs
Wow stat
She has lost
nearly 100 lbs
total to
date!
the
What an amazing life-changing experience being a Jane has been. It was quite a rollercoaster
ride, not only for my body, but for my mind as well. You don’t realize how far you can push yourself
if you are truly determined!
My mind is clearer and I am much happier. This opportunity gave me the chance not only to prove to
myself that I am capable of this, but also to prove it to the people who bullied me throughout my life.
Everyone involved in this program was so happy, excited and confident in me. I’ve never felt this proud
of myself before. I’ve never had this much energy before. I thought giving up coffee would be a challenge,
but now that I exercise daily I don’t even need any caffeine throughout the day. It’s phenomenal.
My self-esteem has been greatly lifted. I had never been excited to try on clothes before. I cannot even
begin to tell you the emotions I experienced trying on new jeans. I sobbed. I couldn’t believe what I was
seeing and feeling.
At the beginning of the challenge I wore a size 14 jean. At this weight I was still the smallest weight I
have ever been. I weighed 250 pounds when I was 13. Now at the end of the challenge, I am in a size 8!
My waist went from being 40 inches to 25 inches. I was in shock when Zach measured me.
I am so close to the 100-pound weight-loss mark. Now, I know I can do it! This challenge has given
me the strength, confidence and determination to continue losing and training. I train twice a week with
Tim and run the rest of the days. I ran my first 10K at the beginning of June and I am training for a half
marathon in February.
If you were to sit me down at 13 years old and tell me that one day I’d be running half marathons and be a size 8 when I was in my 20s, I would tell you that you were clearly mistaken.
I hated to run. I hated exercise because I was so heavy. I’d cry in gym class because I was
always dead last. I have always been very self-conscious and embarrassed about my image.
I did not apply to be a Jane for the perks although they were fabulous. I applied because
I knew this would hold me accountable to do something I’ve always wanted. I stayed on
track with the diet, exercise and positive attitude. It worked!
I’d been to other gyms and participated in training sessions before; however
Fit For You has truly amazed and impressed me. They are so knowledgeable,
fun and caring. Every trainer and staff member was committed to helping me
in any way possible. I was greeted each morning with a smile and words of
encouragement. I feel very comfortable there. During the challenge when I was
sweaty, panting and looking awful, everyone continued to tell me how great I
was doing.
I’d like to thank Grand Traverse Woman for starting this program for women.
It’s so empowering and life-altering. I’d like to thank GTOC for hooking me up with
some sweet specs, as well as wonderful skin care. This was such a nice treat! A big
thank you to Debby Werthmann who helped all the Janes get their heads in the game.
I learned many helpful tips on keeping my mind healthy, happy and positive.
Thank you to Scarlett Piedmonte for taking amazing photos of us! Thank you to
start
imprés spa salon for making me feel gorgeous! Thank you to At Your Service for a clean
house. Thank you to my husband, Byron, who kept me going through the really tough
times. You are my rock! Thank you to Tim, Zach and Bryan for all the awesome training
and encouragement. You guys are what make this fun as we learn about how far our bodies can be pushed. Thank you for pushing me to be the best I can be.
I know this is only a stepping stone and I cannot wait to see how far I can go! Thank you
everyone who followed us through this transformation. It is truly a blessing.
Hannah enjoys her pets and working as a Certified Podiatric Medical Assistant for Dr. Stych. She can be
reached at [email protected].
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The Weight Loss Winner
Sarah Kime, 37
I was never heavy during my childhood or even early 20s. In fact, I was
an athlete. But then my mother died in a car accident, and I gained 5-10
pounds every year for 10 years afterward. I felt lost when it came to a
weight-loss strategy.
I would shed a little through a quick fix diet and then gain a lot. I tried
South Beach, Weight Watchers, detox diets, smoothie diets, nine consecutive boot camps and four 5Ks and nothing ever stuck. It was like I was going
down the rabbit hole of bad health and didn’t want to accept it. I didn’t want to
accept that I coped with grief and stress with food and it was making me heavier
every year.
Then last Christmas I saw my sister Danielle, who sat me down and said, “I am worried
about your health.” That was the first time anyone ever said anything. It hurt and I swore
a lot at her, but it was the wake-up call I needed.
The next day over a tea and scone, I opened Grand Traverse Woman and saw the See
Jane Lose article. I said, OK universe, I see the sign. I will apply.
After I was selected as a Jane, I told myself, I surrender. I will do anything and everything
they say. This was my gift to take care of myself and develop a healthy coping mechanism and
exercise regimen.
My first week with Tim, my trainer, was ridiculously hard. The workouts and diet were such a
shock to my system that I loss 9.8 pounds of water. I cried twice during my workouts, but still
finished and never said the word: “Can’t.”
I remember I was so embarrassed at how weak I had let myself become. And Tim would shout
back, “This is the weakest you will ever be.” I never had anyone want to push me in such a positive
way. Tim would constantly say, “Let’s see how far you can go.” His motivation for me and our small
training group was infectious.
My fellow Janes were amazing as well. We told ourselves that we were there for each other and
in each workout we cheered one another on. If we had a bad week, we listened, cried and
gave hugs.
We also met with our life coach, Debby Werthmann, twice a month, who taught us how
to cope with life and struggles and be more authentic. She gave me the tools to deal with
all the stress and to accomplish my goals.
During the following seven weeks, I lifted over 100-pound weights, did too many
burpees to count and ran over five miles each week. I was sore and emotional, but crazy
STRONG.
Every Saturday we met with the other 23 weight-loss contestants and did a two-hour
workout. I would tell myself: “As hard as this is, it’s worth it and fun.” I turned every
workout into a game to see if I could win against myself. I ignored the inner voice saying: “No, you can’t do another push up,” or “No, you’re going to throw up after this
run.” If I finished the workout, I won in my mind and loved how accomplished and
confident I felt.
It also helped that every week I lost 2-3 pounds!
In our last week we had our final weigh-in. I thought for sure that I wasn’t going
to win. At the weigh-in whoever lost the most body percentage would have to stay
up until the next person beat that number. I was the second to get weighed-in out
of 25. And I stood up there for 45 minutes and had no clue until the last person
that I WON!
I cried with shock and disbelief and then they took a million unflattering photos of me crying. They also gave me $700 towards a personal trainer!
This program is amazing. I am grateful for all the perks. But the thing I’m
most
grateful for: I have learned that exercise and diet are the best stress
the start
relief. I have found my way!
30 lbs
Lost
was
216 lbs
now
186 lbs
totaL loss
30 lbs
Wow stat
Her body loss
percentage was
13.44%!
Sarah is busy being wife to Jon and mom to Abby (6) and George (3), and working as
division director at the March of Dimes. She can be reached at [email protected].
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I connected with these Janes instantly. The moment they set foot in my
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All the Janes are brave in my mind, letting others watch them on this
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When you are interested in something, you do what is convenient;
when you’re committed, you do whatever it takes.
Sarah, Jennifer and Hannah were all exceedingly committed to their
goals throughout the 2015 GTW Jane program. I had the honor of being
their official life coach.
To begin, I set up a meeting with the three women as soon as they
were chosen. We continued meeting as a group every two weeks in order
to set them up for success—including how they would maintain their results
once the program was completed.
The Janes shared challenges and wins and learned from each other. I
loved how they cheered for one another and lifted each other up during our
coaching sessions and throughout the competition. Each Jane received my “Wayfinder” journal/workbook to get started. I
taught them how to create a deep, daily practice of meditation, affirmations,
gratitude and journaling, as well as a manifesting board. All of it helped
them reset any wayward thinking, and held them accountable to positivity
moving forward, being happier and more fulfilled in general.
I added thought and awareness exercises each session, custom-fit
to the women’s needs. My goal was to keep their commitment solid in
their already full and busy professional and personal lives as gym time, diet
challenges and exhaustion crept in with the passing weeks.
These “different ways of thinking” exercises are a new way of better
decision-making that will last for the rest of their lives.
The Janes put in the time and effort with humor, good-natured
compliance and determination. Self-confidence bloomed as week after
week bit the dust. They formed a bond and supported each other every
step of the way toward their outstanding results: their dreams are now a
reality.
I am so proud of the three Janes. It was an honor getting to know them
and working with them during this remarkable program all along. As soon as
they became aware, they kicked it to the curb and took their determination
to an even higher level.
The reveal
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Janes to celebrate all their hard work and give them
hair color and styles to complement their natural
beauty.
For Hannah, Sarah and Jennifer’s pre-reveal hair
makeover, our stylists used a combination of Redken
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beautiful, custom hair color. We also shaped their
hair to give them flattering, easy-to-work-with styles.
On the afternoon of the big reveal, the Janes
received a spa manicure, a shampoo and style,
plus a makeup application. Karen provided their
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specifically designed for guests with color-treated
hair. Finally, each Jane received a makeup application
from China with Mirabella luxury makeup, a mineral
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Our whole team would like to congratulate
Hannah, Sarah and Jennifer for all their hard work.
It was a pleasure for us to be able to work with the
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each of their successes!
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As women ourselves, we know that many of us give too much and do not
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We were proud to sponsor these simply exceptional women who had the
guts and courage to accept the challenge. By our cleaning their homes, these
three women could take the essential time they needed for themselves.
It is truly the wish of those around them, who care about them, that they stay
healthy and happy. These Janes are role models to their children and muses
to their husbands. They are someone’s daughter, the apple of their eye, and
ought to be loved and pampered.
In addition, as a woman business owner, I’m proud to run a company that
is made powerful by the strength of each and every one of “my girls.” I am
inspired by all of my employees. I am also grateful to the women in my past
who served as role models—those who embodied everything I wanted to be—
who helped me to see what my goals were. That’s why I want to help other
women see how resilient and amazing they really are.
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With my recent move back to Traverse City after 30 years in Alexandria,
Va., my get-a-fresh-start, join-a-gym, self-talk resurfaced. I disliked my extra
weight, resented being held hostage to food as a stress reliever and knew
that, at age 65, future adventures hinged on my physical fitness.
Serendipitously, I picked up my first copy of Grand Traverse Woman. I
devoured the contents and I casually tagged the page describing GTW’s
2015 “See Jane Lose” program.
As I read the page more carefully I learned that the three women selected
for the program would participate with 15 other paying participants in an
intense eight-week Weight Loss Challenge sponsored by Fit For You Health
Club (FFY).
The magazine was looking for women who were ready to make changes
in their lives and could bring the all-important “sass” factor to the challenge.
The program description struck a chord. Maybe the public accountability
could be a game-changer for me. I had sass. I applied.
During my interview with Michelle Gauthier, general manager of FFY, I
expressed my commitment to the schedule, healthy diet and intensity of the
program. In return, she conveyed that the Weight Loss Challenge was no
dog walk. It was a steep mountain climb. I told her I understood. (I didn’t.)
A miracle occurred. While I was not selected as an official “Jane,” Jeff
and Vern Gauthier, brothers and co-owners of FFY, were taken with my application and track record of community service. They decided to offer me a
scholarship for the Weight Loss Challenge. I could not have done it otherwise. Their generosity changed my life.
So it began. Eight dark Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. sharp, all Challenge
participants gathered. Twice a week, small groups of four worked with a
personal trainer. At the end of the first session, I cried. I ached. I felt like
I was slowing everyone else down. My eyeglasses steamed up whenever
“running” was involved. I was slow to follow instructions because I did not
know what the trainers meant when referring to a “plank” or a “kettle bell” or
“burpee.” I felt old.
Quitting was not an option. If Jeff and Vern believed in me, I was going
to believe in myself. And I felt the responsibility of representing all 65-yearyoung women.
The weeks progressed. We rotated through machines focusing on abs,
arms and legs. We lunged around the periphery of the building. We did
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squats down the alley while holding a 35-pound weight. We pushed each
other in a “sled” that did not have wheels. We threw a 16-pound medicine
ball up against a wall, caught it and threw it 14 more times. (It is not as easy
as it sounds.)
Eight weeks later I am a changed human being. I am 16 pounds lighter
and significantly stronger. My BMI and cholesterol numbers have improved.
I can run (read: “slow jog”) longer without wheezing. I shaved 5 minutes off
my 1-mile time; not such an impressive feat considering I got lost during my
initial run. And I finally know the feeling: the rush that comes with completing
50 reps of an exercise when your body screams “Quit” after 32.
The biggest changes are in my thinking. I have new habits and rewards
built into my day. I look forward to going to the gym. Now I know my budget
will always include a membership at Fit For You, the best health insurance
investment I will ever make. (That’s the saying on the shirt of Personal Training Director Tim Woods.)
I have many miles to go, literally and figuratively. But I am on the right road.
I plan other appointments around my fitness schedule and am building my
gym wardrobe. I smile when I tell myself that I now pump iron! I will continue
to need the push of the trainers and the cheers of my husband, children,
family and close friends. I need not be perfect. My daughter’s chocolate chip
mint ice cream called to me the other night and I answered. As a good friend
taught me: the first bite is always the best, so skip the rest.
By Aug. 1, my goal is to lose another 8 lbs., have better-toned upper arms
and improved coordination on the “medieval” glute machine in the back corner of FFY. How will my journey continue? What will self-care look like for
a sassy 65-year-old woman who is used to taking care of others first? Stay
tuned…!
Carolyn Beckett, M.Ed., is a nationally recognized public speaker, curriculum- and
grant-writer. She assists families of children with special needs to aim toward adult
lives filled with meaningful work, pleasure and fitness. She is always up for learning
and a good laugh. She can be reached at [email protected].
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I did not take the traditional route in life. Instead of starting college, I decided
to “take some time off.” Honestly, I had no clue what I’d even want to go to college
for, so I just started working various jobs.
Next thing you know I’m 20 and pregnant and working in the mailroom at an
insurance company. To say the least, I was a little scared. I knew when I found
out I was going to be a mommy I wanted to stay at home with the baby. I was
lucky enough to have that option. I had a great boyfriend who was supportive of
my decision and even encouraged it.
We both had the dream of a “traditional” family, a hard-working husband who
provided and a wife who took care of the family. Even though I was totally fine
with this, I knew in the back of my mind that one day my kids would grow up
and be gone. And then what?
As soon as our son was born, I knew I had to go to college so I could show
him the right path. Whether I would use my education or not, this was the first
step after high school.
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the housing market was at a peak. With
a bigger new home and another child we
needed extra income. I decided it was time
to utilize my education to that point and
start substitute teaching. I also thought
this could help me get my foot in the door
in our school district, as well as give me
experience in my field.
The problem was I couldn’t attend
college full time, work and take care of
my family. Even trickier: the loans and
scholarships that had somewhat helped me
so far through college were only available
if I attended full time. Sadly, I had to quit
school.
After that life seemed to hit a downward
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and filed bankruptcy. For the first time,
we had no direction in life. We had owned
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My husband, then part of the Local 25
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projects he often did seemed to be slowing
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After we got settled I decided it was time
to get back into school. This is where things
took yet another turn. The closest Baker
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offer the education program there.
I visited the University Center, but they
did not have great news for me either.
Although I had already earned 168 credits
through Baker of Flint (more than enough
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told it would still take an additional three
years to earn my Bachelor’s of Education
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Frustrated, I called Baker and said,
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I made the decision to finish my education
through Baker Online, but would be
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arts. I only needed to take six more classes,
which took only one year to complete.
After I finally graduated in 2014 at the
age of 34, I had no clue what I could even
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to do. I had always worked in an education
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in the world of self-employment with three
active children. So here I am, our family
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Children & Sexual Abuse
How one woman is changing the conversation
story By Kristen Lowe
dream. She and her husband were running the very
successful Grand Traverse Pie Company, which had
quickly become a Northern Michigan staple. (GT
Pie would go on to be named one of Michigan’s 50
Companies to Watch, and Busley would be named
the 2011 Michiganian of The Year by The Detroit Free
Press.) She had a thriving business and two healthy
children—yet something was missing. Busley was behind the counter all of the time.
People knew her, but she didn’t know them. “When
you own a business and you’re running the business,
it’s difficult to know what’s going on in your community outside of your business,” Busley said. “That felt
like a void to me; that felt like a disconnect.” She set
out to change that.
The first step
“I decided to go out and see how I might be able
to plug in, and I saw a sign at my son’s elementary
school,” Busley recalled. The sign was for a mentor
program. Busley ended up mentoring a fourth grade
girl, whom she still keeps in touch with today. “I think it made me a better mom; it made me
more compassionate, much more caring,” she said.
“It was a wonderful experience." That first of four mentorships led to her involvement with the Michigan Youth Opportunities
Initiative, a program for foster youth aging out of
the system. “I started to really understand a population that lives among us that doesn’t have much of a
voice,” she said. Busley would go to meetings and get to know
the kids. Over the holidays, she had them into the
shop to make pies for the community meal at Trinity
Lutheran Church. Other times, she would simply
have the kids visit the store for treats and coffee.
“It’s nice to pay for something that maybe these
kids wouldn’t have access to, but really I think what
was important was that they understood that there
are people in this community that believe in them
and believe in their potential,” she said. “That’s pretty
priceless when you’re a child.”
Beginnings of a new dream
Word started to spread about Busley’s commitment
to children. It was when the Traverse Bay Children’s
Advocacy Center was first being formed. The center
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“Kids who are sexually abused, a lot of times don’t
have the most beneficial of circumstances to tell their
story,” Busley said. The center allows that intervention to take place. A
child tells his or her story to somebody who is trained
to listen in an unbiased way that’s safe and admissible
in court. Busley said kids only have to tell their story
once, as opposed to having to say it to successive
professionals. “Once I really started to understand the statistics
of child sexual abuse, I realized it’s absolutely an
epidemic,” she said. “It’s a silent epidemic—I can’t let
go of trying to get the community to understand how
much of an epidemic it is.”
Child advocacy experts say on average, one in four
girls and one in six boys will be sexually assaulted by
the time they’re 18 years old. “It does happen in this region and it happens
across socio-economic divide, it happens everywhere,” Busley said. “It’s not an educational thing, it’s
not a where-you-live thing.”
Busley points to several news stories, both nationally and locally, of alleged sex crimes against children.
The day of this interview, Northern Michigan was still
in shock over claims that a local tribal councilor sexually assaulted two children. And Josh Duggar, a reality
television star, had just admitted to molesting young
girls as a teenager.
Busley says that children are immersed in media
that sexualizes everything at a young age. Yet our
society isn't comfortable with addressing sexuality in
a proper way.
“Our entertainment industry is full of exploita-
tion of the beauty that is us, and we’re not talking
about it,” Busley said. “Our children are pretty darn
confused.”
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Busley said she knows it’s an uncomfortable topic
for many people, but she and her team are trying to
change that.
“In our society, using proper terms for genitalia is
a shocking thing, and that should be as natural as
telling kids they have an elbow,” Busley said. “There
is shame surrounding our sexuality; yet everything is
sold through sex.” Getting this issue to the forefront of our community and getting the necessary tools has become Busley’s
new mission. She’s been researching, attending conferences, and calling countless national agencies.
“It really is about talking to our children, learning
to talk to the adults around us and setting healthy
boundaries for adults who interact with children,”
she said.
By the end of the summer, The Traverse Bay
Children’s Advocacy Center is hoping to have an
active website where people can go for information
and education.
Busley would like to include all topics, from helping a child with healthy sexual development, to how
to question caregivers, to the warning signs of sexual
abuse. “As a community, as families first and neighbors
first and groups of friends... once we give ourselves
permission to talk about it, there it is,” she said.
“There is the change that we need.” Denise Busley is the co-founder of Grand Traverse Pie Company (www.gtpie.com) and the 2009 Athena Award
recipient. With multiple pie shops throughout the state, Denise decided to hang up her apron and dedicate her time to
advocate for abused and neglected children. She serves as Board President for Zero Tolerance: ENDING Child sexual
abuse, and is also on the Community Board for Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative, an agency dedicated to prepare youth as they transition out of the foster care system. Denise is an Appointee to the Governor’s Task Force for
the Prevention of the Sexual Abuse of Children. In her free time, she enjoys photography, swimming and the outdoors.
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In the year 2000, Denise Busley was living her
‘I am the voice of the vulnerable’
By Denise Busley
Denise Busley
Sexuality was not talked about while I was growing up. Therefore, while raising
two kids, I had no idea where to find information to talk appropriately about healthy
sexual development.
Generally, we don’t know where to go to find age/developmentally appropriate
information to teach our children what they need to know.
As I grew as a parent and became more involved with mentoring at-risk youth, I
learned about the dangers of child sexual abuse. Once again I was struck by the lack
of information available on the topic and the lack of understanding on how exactly
to talk about it. That’s when I recognized a real need for change.
Devastatingly, for children who are abused, the subject remains taboo in our
society. Preventing the sexual abuse of children has become of greatest importance
to me, and should be to every person. The lifelong pain inflicted by sexual abuse is
something that not ONE PERSON on this planet should ever endure.
I give my love and appreciation to all survivors, the ones reading this right now
and the ones we will never know about. It is you, your pain, your strength, your will
to overcome what happened to you, that keeps me going. You give me conviction
and passion to work to protect children. The innocence of our children drives my
relentless determination. I am the voice of that vulnerable, unsuspecting 4-year-old
child.
The way I see it: we can protect the innocence of our children by stripping away
a bit of our own.
Why we need to act
It is unthinkable that our society does not openly talk and educate itself to stop
child sexual abuse. This is not an issue of “stranger danger.” In every community in
America, children are being sexually abused in their own homes and other places
where they should feel safe. Around 90 percent of the time, children are abused by
someone they know and trust. Perpetrators gain free and easy access to children as
a result of our lack of understanding. In fact, 40 percent of child sexual abuse is
perpetrated by an older/stronger child on a younger/weaker child.
What can parents do?
Communication is key
Child sexual abuse is a convoluted, complex issue and isn’t easy to talk about.
Talking about healthy sexuality is uncomfortable and stressful, but we must learn to
have these conversations.
We find using proper names for our genitalia “inappropriate” to use or teach. We
find talking about sexual arousal … well, YIKES, how do we even think about going
there?!! Yet, as “The Mama Bear Effect” (www.themamabeareffect.org) indicates:
Common traits of predators
There is no single profile for abusers; however be suspicious of the following
behaviors commonly found among perpetrators:
• seem to have few adult friends and prefer to spend time with children who are not their own
• ignore a child’s wishes not to be hugged, kissed or tickled
• fail to respect a child’s privacy in the bathroom or bedroom
• give child unexpected money or presents
• look for opportunities to have easy access to, or one-on-one time with child
“Sexual arousal is not something we control. Or bodies respond to stimuli, and it is
not a sign that we ‘want’ sex or that someone else ‘owes’ us sex. While we cannot
use our brains to decide what arouses us, we can use our brains to determine what
is the best way to deal with it. It is up to each of us to exercise self-control and use
our conscience.”
Access to effective words makes this all so much less “scary.” But, we have to be
willing to do the work to equip ourselves. There really are no short cuts. When we
access proper tools, and give ourselves permission to talk openly, using the real names
for body parts, we will create a society where children are protected from sexual
abuse.
Warning signs of abuse
There is no easy checklist to know whether a child has been abused sexually. A number of stressors
or events can trigger change in a young person. However, any of the following changes should be
taken seriously and investigated further to ensure the safety of children. Red flags could include:
• physical changes like irritation, abrasions or unexplained injury to private areas
• emotional changes that include complaining of headaches, loss of appetite,
trouble sleeping, or increased anxiety/shame
• behavioral changes like fear of being left alone with a certain person or visiting a specific place
Talk about boundaries
Talking about safe body boundaries and healthy sexual development can become
as normal as asking your kids if they’ve brushed their teeth or reminding them to
make their beds. Some families have always had safe boundary chats. For others, it’s
a new frontier, which will grow increasingly easier with time.
We need to practice. Practice with someone safe: best friend, spouse, sibling or
maybe even a complete stranger. (I have this conversation almost every day with
one.)
We must have this conversation in our families, in our churches, in our communities. We must talk to adults who care for our kids in our absence. It is the responsibility of adults to educate and protect children from this danger. It must become part
of who we are and what we do.
Connect with resources
Some resources I trust are:
• Darkness To Light (www.d2l.org)
• The Mama Bear Effect (www.themamabeareffect.org)
• TAALK (www.taalk.org)
• Enough Abuse (www.enoughabuse.org)
Navigate around these websites to find what you need. Whether you have an
infant, a toddler, an adolescent or a teenager, effective resources provide ideas and
tools to jumpstart any conversation.
I know for sure that my voice, and yours, will make a difference for countless
children. Our collective voice will help those adult survivors of childhood sexual
abuse to heal, and at the same time prevent our children from the devastating harm
that sexual abuse causes over a lifespan.
My friends, it’s time to TALK. NOT TALKING is NOT WORKING for our children.
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Winner of the 2015 Small Business
of the Year Award shares her story
By Jeanine Rubert
On Sept. 11, 2001, while we were at work on a very slow and quiet day, a woman came into the
‘It’s people and plants
that keep me going’
Jeanine,
holding her
Small Business
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Steve Nance,
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store about 2 p.m. and wondered where everyone was. I thought for a moment that she hadn’t heard
the terrible news of the attacks (on the Twin Towers and Pentagon), but she assured me she had.
She just thought we would be very busy because everyone would be seeking comfort and peace
and what better place to find it than at a garden center among growing, flowering plants?
That thought has stayed with me through the years and has reinforced my deep belief in the
importance of plants in our lives. I believe we are hard-wired to garden, and science seems to
agree.
We know that cities with tree-lined streets have less crime. People who work in offices with live
plants are more productive and take fewer sick days. Research even tells us that people in hospitals
who have a view of gardens or plants in the room, heal faster after surgery.
In May, Pine Hill Village Gardens and Pine Hill Nursery was named the 2015 Hagerty Small
Business of the Year by the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce. A mouthful to be sure, but what
does it mean to be presented with this honor? I have had several weeks to reflect on this question
and here are some of my thoughts on how we got here…
Pine Hill has been in business for more than 35 years. We built our business from the ground
up based on our love and passion for plants, people and this beautiful area we call home.
Prior to that, my brother Ralph; his wife, Sandy; my husband, Fred, and I had been living in
California and all decided it was too far from home and family. As part of the return to Michigan,
we decided we wanted to start a business together. Ralph and Sandy returned to Michigan to begin
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looking for the perfect place for all of us, while Fred
and I stayed in California awaiting the birth of our
first child.
We moved to Michigan in the summer of
1978 and joined my brother and sister-in-law and
another friend, Kerry Williams, at the present site
of Pine Hill Nursery in Kewadin. We decided to
start an Art Collective and took the name “Pine Hill
Art Collective” after we found an old sign from the
original Pine Hill Nursery on the property.
We converted the pole barn into our shop and
made Redwood clocks, macramé plant hangers and
wall hangings, and hand appliquéd vests and shirts,
along with taking in work from other area artists.
We were happily settling into life up north when
my brother noticed an ad in the Penny Stretcher
for someone selling five acres of perennials. He
thought it would be a good idea to take a look
and maybe buy some flowers to plant around the
property. Having grown up in a gardening family,
Ralph and I had always been around plants, and we
all agreed to check it out.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Pine Hill Art Collective became Pine Hill
Nursery. We ended up buying all five acres of
perennials and spent the summer digging and
transporting our babies from the Fife Lake area
to the place we all shared in Kewadin. We bought
five-gallon whipped cream and pie-filling buckets
from Chef Pierre, drilled holes in them, potted
some things up and planted the rest. I remember
spending the first winter looking out over the
dormant, snow-covered beds and thinking, “What
have we done?” and “What if nothing comes up in
the spring?”
Do you remember the line from the movie,
Field of Dreams: “If you build it, they will come?”
The plants came up and, even better, the people
came to buy them! And so we found ourselves
running a business.
From the first year of tagging and digging
plants for people, we gradually added plants and
services to the growing list of Pine Hill’s inventory.
Someone would come in and ask for something we
didn’t have and we would add it to the next year’s
list to order.
We built our first greenhouse in 1981 and it felt
so big, I doubted we would ever be able to fill it. But
it was too small the very first year!
Over the years, we have made many mistakes.
One that continues to plague me is my lack of
training in the business end of things. I know
plants and people, but little things like budgets still
elude me. I know we are business owners with all
that entails because I have to spend a fair amount
of time at my desk doing business stuff like taxes,
payroll and bill-paying.
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made it this far without them. We have very little
turnover at either location and have people who
have been with us for 15 to 20 years.
It’s plants and people that keep me going in
this life I have chosen. I can’t imagine doing
anything else.
What winning this award has meant to me
is an affirmation that what I do matters, and is
important. It has also confirmed the importance of
supporting small businesses everywhere.
What would our beautiful area look like without
our vibrant small business community? I was so
surprised and honored to be chosen among the top
10 small businesses this year.
Even now, I can’t stop smiling. I keep hoping
they don’t change their mind and tell me they made
a mistake! I think about the other top 10 businesses
and what they do: all remarkable companies. All I
do is grow plants!
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and sister-in-law, Sandy Naples. Jeanine is a frequent
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friends, my words never quite lived up to the story I had formed in my head.
I found joy, however, in crafting words on a page. Arranging them, rearranging them, adding, subtracting and changing words until I found the
combination that pleased me the most. Writing became my hobby. Becoming
a writer became my secret ambition.
For the most part, I overcame my shyness in my late 20s (although aspects
of it linger, as I enter my 50s). As for my secret ambition, well, life happened.
I focused on my family and making a living.
As a hobby, I wrote short stories, poems, children’s stories and snippets
from as-of-yet unfinished novels. I kept them in a drawer. I attended a writers’ conference and purchased several books about the craft of writing. I kept
them on a bookshelf. I loved writing, but nothing nudged me into further
action.
Then, in October 2013, as I was kayaking down the Platte River with my
sister, a bald eagle flew overhead. I had always found it thrilling to see one of
these majestic birds and this sighting was no exception.
I like to imagine that every bald eagle I see is a descendant of Megizzewas,
an eagle from my family lore. My great-great-grandparents came upon a fledgling eagle tangled in some vines in a swampy area near Glen Lake in 1917.
They took the dehydrated and exhausted bird home and brought him back
to good health. They named him Megizzewas, which means “young eagle” in
Anishinaabemowin, and he became somewhat of a celebrity over the years
they kept him. He flew to his freedom in 1931.
As I watched the eagle circle above us on that crisp fall day, I was struck
by how much of the beautiful landscape he must be able to see from his perspective. In addition to us on the river, he could likely see the vast expanse
of woods in the national park, the shoreline of Lake Michigan and even the
Sleeping Bear Dunes as he gained altitude.
The next morning I was visited by Megizzewas in that sort of half-asleep,
half-awake zone before fully waking. He showed me a day in his life as he flew
out over iconic Northern Michigan scenes. I saw him soaring above deer grazing in a meadow, people fishing on a river and children climbing the dunes.
The bird then flew back over the same landscapes in the waning light as the
various participants of the earlier scenes settled in for the night.
I got up and went to my usual job.
The next morning I was visited by the same vision. This time I got up and
wrote it down.
It soon became obvious to me that Megizzewas was my muse... and he
was relentless.
From the moment I first put the words on paper there was no question that
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to find a publisher to back the project. My book spoke to a niche market:
people who have some connection to Michigan or bald eagles.
Plus, I simply didn’t want to give up that much creative control. I’d heard
when children’s picture-book authors, especially first-time authors, sell their
manuscripts they usually have no say in who the illustrator is or what style
of art will be used.
No. I had a clear vision of nearly every scene in the book. And I felt strongly
about using a realistic art style, showcasing the beauty of Northern Michigan.
I determined that I was going to publish this book myself.
I launched into some serious research about self-publishing.
I balked a little when I did the math. This project would require a substantial financial investment. I needed a quality illustrator, a professional layout
designer and a quality printing company, none of which would come cheap.
Maybe the project wasn’t meant to be.
I experienced more eagle sightings and Megizzewas visited my dreams
almost nightly. My muse was not going to let this go. My husband and I decided that, even if it took years to recoup our initial investment, in the end there
would be thousands of children in the world holding my book and making
some sort of connection with bald eagles and Michigan. The project was a go.
Three months into the project, I was paging through a local newspaper
and happened upon an article about an artist named Christopher Smith, who
had just been selected as the 2014 Michigan Duck Stamp artist. I went to his
website: no paintings of eagles, but his wildlife style was exactly what I was
looking for.
Chris said he would consider illustrating my book if he liked the story.
When we met in his studio a few days later, I was greeted by a brand new,
very large painting of a regal-looking bald eagle.
“Ah,” I thought to myself, “I see Megizzewas has been here as well.”
Chris signed on. I was thrilled. On my drive home from his studio, a bald
eagle flew overhead. I let out a little scream. “Hello, Megizzewas,” I said. “Does
this mean you approve?”
Sure enough, Chris started seeing an eagle circling above his house for the
first time in the two years he’d lived there.
Less than 18 months after inspiration struck, my book, Flight of Megizzewas
became a reality. It is everything I had envisioned it would be. The artwork
is stunning. Sales are brisk. It made the Northwest Michigan best-sellers list
within three months of its release.
Best of all, I am receiving emails from people throughout the country telling me how much the children in their lives love the book, how it reminds
them of their climb up the dunes or their summer visits. People stop me in
the street to tell me about their own eagle sightings.
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On Tuesday morning, June 27, 1997, my dad and I walked into the
newspaper office, bid in hand, for the IRS Tax Auction. We submitted the
only bid for the paper and a short time later became the new owners of
The Missaukee Sentinel!
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At 22, she said yes to a
crazy
idea
By Amy Helsel
There are beneficial characteristics many 22-year-old recent
college graduates possess: ambition, fearlessness, naivety and a little
craziness. They were characteristics I didn’t necessarily know I possessed
at the time.
In the winter of 1997, I had recently graduated from Central Michigan
University with a degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication. I
was looking for a direction, trying to decide what I wanted to do.
I was also newly engaged. My future husband owned a Christmas
tree farm in Missaukee County, so I knew we would continue to live in
the area.
“What do you think about buying a newspaper?” my dad asked me
one day.
What? Where did this come from?
Journalism wasn’t anything I ever had any interest in. And though
I read newspapers frequently, I didn’t know the first thing about
publishing one.
But I learned that my dad, Jim Spragg, a local realtor, had been working
with the owner to sell The Missaukee Sentinel, the weekly newspaper that
covered Missaukee County. The paper had experienced some difficulties
and was facing IRS tax foreclosure. They had been unable to find a buyer
and my dad didn’t want to see the community lose its newspaper.
This is where the fearless, naïve and crazy came in, along with the
amazing confidence my parents had in me.
I told my dad: “Why not?!”
I jumped in headfirst and spent several days with the publisher of
the paper, observing and learning whatever I could about running a
newspaper.
Fortunately, there was a staff in place who did not want to lose their
jobs and didn’t seem too intimidated by a clueless 22 year old.
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There was an instant moment of panic. But,
then I was excited about the new adventure.
I looked around and realized: This is mine! Plus, it felt great knowing
the tradition of a weekly newspaper in the county was going to continue.
Immediately after, my dad went back to work at his office and I went
to work getting things ready to publish a paper on Friday. Yes, that very
same week!
Piece of cake. Right?
Surprisingly, that first issue went fairly smoothly, thanks to the great
staff who continued on seamlessly as I figured out what I was doing.
I did get some questioning looks at some of my decisions, and the
occasional: “No, you can’t do that.” I suppose it’s natural to have some
struggles with change. I had new ideas and wanted to try different
approaches.
The fact that the newspaper is located in Lake City—where I was
born and raised, and where everyone knows everyone—was a bit of
a blessing and a curse as I ventured into this new business. It helped
knowing whom I was dealing with, but it also took time for some people
to take me seriously. To many, I was still “that little Spragg girl.” It was
hard suddenly being peers with people who were peers of my parents or
parents of my friends.
I also found myself responsible for the livelihood of others. It was now
my duty to make sure they had a paycheck each week. That was a lot of
pressure. Things were a little tight in the beginning, but I made sure my
employees were paid each week, even if I wasn’t.
On top of jumping into a new career I was also planning a wedding.
Three months after signing the papers on the Sentinel, I got married.
There was definitely a little stress involved and moments when I asked
myself: “What did I do?” But I tried to go with the flow.
One of the biggest things I learned is I needed thicker skin. I am very
sensitive and I take things personally. There have been many sleepless
nights, near ulcers, phone calls to attorneys and a few tears. But everyone
makes mistakes at times. The unique thing about a newspaper is when
you make a mistake it’s out there for everyone to see—and people let
you know!
I have never put an issue out knowingly making a mistake, but things
get missed and sometimes those errors can have a big impact. That is
one of the worst parts of my job. As a result, I have learned to trust my
instincts. If something feels wrong in my gut, it probably is.
Now, nearly 18 years later, I’m still here at the paper. In spite of the
digital age, I still believe people want to have that community news and a
paper they can hold in their hands while they read.
That fearless, “crazy” decision, worked out OK. At that time I never
imagined I would make a long-term career out of it. At one point I did
consider selling the paper and taking my career in a different direction.
But I’m glad I stuck with it.
There are many benefits to owning my own business. Flexibility is one.
After our daughter was born, the flexibility became huge. My office is a
couple of blocks from school. I have been able to adjust my hours to be
involved with activities and stay home with my daughter when needed.
I continue to learn about the business and myself with every passing
year and every issue. It has definitely been an adventure, one I’m glad I
embarked on.
Amy Helsel was born in Lake City and continues to live there with her husband,
Keith, and daughter, Emma, who attends Lake City Middle School. She
has published The Missaukee Sentinel since 1997. Check out the paper at:
www.missaukeesentinel.com.
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Paperworks Studio has reopened. The
mission-based, market-driven social
enterprise makes handmade recycled
papers, greeting cards and invitations for
individuals, companies and institutions
across the country. Its production team
of artists are individuals with disabilities
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EXIT Realty Paramount in Traverse City
announces the addition of Lynn Pluhar
and Shaunie Prince to its team of real
estate professionals. Pluhar was born
and raised in Leelanau County. She has
spent a lifetime working in agriculture.
Prince has 27 years of customer service.
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United
Way
of
Northwest Michigan
announces
the
appointment of Robin
Wybenga to its board
of directors. Wybenga,
chief financial officer
at TBA Credit Union,
has 30 years experience in the financial
services industry and holds a Master’s
Degree in Administration from Central
Michigan University. She will serve
on United Way’s Community Impact
Committee. United Way of Northwest
Michigan serves the five-county region
of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse,
Kalkaska and Leelanau. 231.947.3200,
www.unitedwaynwmi.org
Club One announces
the addition of Jessica
Mason to its class
faculty. New to the
Traverse City area,
Mason is partnering
with the club to
offer unique dance
and fitness classes
for adults and kids aged 3 and up. Her
children’s dance classes cover ballet,
jazz and tap and she oversees a youth
dance team (ages 6-12) with monthly
performances. Her adult classes focus
on high-energy fitness and dance.
231.995.0920.
The Home Builders
Association of the
Grand Traverse Area,
Inc. hired Judy Vajda
as the new executive
officer. Prior to joining
the
HBA,
Vajda
worked for United
Parcel Service. “I look forward to working
with the entire HBA organization. I am
passionate about the home-building
industry and the role that the HBA
provides for those in our community,”
said Vajda. 231.946.2305, judy@hbagta.
com
Amy S. Ranger, MD,
has joined the team
at Northern Vision
Eye Care (NVEC) as
one of two specialized
ophthalmologists.
Along with general
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Ranger focuses on oculoplastic and
eyelid surgery, Botox and cataract
surgery, as well as medical diseases of
the eye, including diabetes, glaucoma,
macular degeneration and dry eye. Since
2000, Ranger has been in private practice
in Traverse City. 231.932.9000, rob@
nvec.biz
The Center for Plastic Surgery at Copper
Ridge has changed its name to The
Center for Plastic Surgery of Northern
Michigan. The name change reflects
growth and expansion with a new plastic
surgeon on staff and a new partnership
with McLaren Northern Michigan in
Petoskey. The Center serves the region
with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
and aesthetic skin care services from their
practices in Traverse City and Petoskey.
231.929.7700, www.tc-plasticsurgery.
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Companion Animal
Hospital of Traverse
City welcomes Dr.
Kathryn
Beiser,
DVM,
to
their
practice. Beiser is
a recent graduate
of the University of
Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine,
having studied zoology and marine
biology at Michigan State University. She
completed her veterinary acupuncture
certification in small animal and equine
acupuncture through The Chi Institute of
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
Companion Animal Hospital is located
just north of Centre ICE off Hammond
Road between Three and Four Mile
Roads, Traverse City. 231.935.1511
Angela
Haberlein
Wilson has rejoined
hemming&, in Traverse
City as an operations
associate. In addition
to her experience in
office operations, she
has a background
in teaching and lean
management. hemming& is located at
600 E. Front St., Suite 201, Traverse City,
231.922.2900.
Diana Baribeau will become the fulltime executive director of the nonprofit
City Opera House, in downtown
Traverse City, beginning in August.
Since 2010 Baribeau has held dual roles
as general manager of Wharton Center
for Performing Arts at Michigan State
University and part-time managing
director at City Opera House. www.
cityoperahouse.org
Traverse City Area Public Schools has
selected Minda Nyquist as the theater
director for Traverse City West Senior
High School. She will replace Kristie
Bach, who retired at the end of the school
year. Bach served as director at West
Senior High School since it opened 18
years ago. Nyquist earned her Bachelor’s
Degree in Acting/Musical Theater from
Ithaca College and her Master’s Degree in
Speech/Communications from Aquinas
College. She has experience as a director
and performer, and has worked on
Broadway.
Northern
Lakes
Financial Services, An
Independent
Firm,
is opening a second
office in Traverse City
to compliment their
main office in Alden.
“Our business has
been rapidly expanding in Traverse City
and the addition of this location will
allow our team to be more accessible
to our Traverse City-based clients,”
said Debbie Craig, CFP, MBA, CRPS,
branch manager and financial advisor.
Northern Lakes Financial Services
offers business retirement plans and
investment and wealth management
to individuals. 733 East Eighth St.,
Suite102, Traverse City, 231.331.5500,
www.northernlakesfinancial.com
Crystal Mountain has promoted Arah
Johnson to vice president of sales.
Johnson will not only lead Crystal
Mountain’s group sales and conference
services departments but additionally,
the reservations department with a
focus on revenue management. Johnson
has 19 years of sales and leadership at
Crystal Mountain. A graduate of Central
Michigan University, Johnson joined the
resort in 1996. Johnson is also a member
of the Frankfort-Elberta School Board.
Pathway Homes, co-owned by Cori
Nielson, has opened a new Design
Center Showroom at 770 N. US-31
S., Traverse City. The Design Center
provides a location for all facets of the
home building selection process to be
done under one roof. The Center features
an indoor “Smart Home” with complete
home automation synced through a
smart phone to control features such as
cameras, light settings, music and garage
door access. 770 N. US-31 S., Traverse
City, three miles south of the Grand
Traverse Mall. 231.946.2506, www.
pathwayhomes.com
Kim
Lancewicz,
R.N. and medical
esthetician,
is
offering collagen
induction
therapy
through her new
business, “Skin Treats
Mobile Spa Services.”
She is specializing in Collagen Induction
Therapy with the use of the Rejuvapen
system, which stimulates the body’s
natural ability to repair itself. It is an
alternative to laser treatments with less
down time. Contact 231.944.9298
or Studio Josef’s Salon, 1321 West S.
Airport Rd., Traverse City, 231.941.7541
or
[email protected].
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District announces the re-opening of
their M22 Glen Arbor store, owned
by Katy and Matt Wiesen. The store
originally opened in 2005. For the past
four years, it has sold the M22 and Love
Michigan clothing and accessory lines,
plus being the exclusive sales outlet for
M22 wine tasting and purchases. Their
new space features almost twice the
square footage of the old store, plus more
space for wine tasting. The Crystal River
Outfitters Recreational District consists
of Crystal River Outfitters, The Cyclery
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Kiwanis Club of Traverse City has
recognized Raquel Paulus for her service
and commitment. The Kiwanis Club of
Traverse City meets at noon Tuesdays at
the Traverse City Elks Lodge No. 323. For
more information, email secretary Gary
Carlson at [email protected] or visit
facebook.com/KiwanisClubTraverseCity.
during Money Smart Week, including two
story hours and a teen trivia night, all
at local libraries, as well as a GeoCache
scavenger hunt on the Northwestern
Michigan College campus. Students who
completed the entire course were entered
to win a $1,000 state prize and a variety
of prizes from NMC and TBACU. Created
by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public
awareness campaign designed to provide
free learning opportunities for members
of the community on numerous financial
topics, including budgeting. TBA Credit
Union’s development of community
partnerships that will support financial
literacy curriculum is ongoing, said Cindy
Lardie, TBACU Marketing and Education
Coordinator. 231.946.7090, tbacu.com
EXIT Realty of Michigan has announced
that Holly Hack broker/owner of EXIT
Realty Paramount has received the 2014
Leadership Award for Michigan. Marilyn
Taylor was named top agent in Michigan
for the month of April. Nicole Gentry was
awarded the fourth top 2014 producer in
Michigan. 803 W. Front St. Ste. A, Traverse
City. 231.946.4404, TCEXIT.com
TBA Credit Union co-sponsored four events
To create woman-friendly opportunities to
practice and learn about firearms, TWAW
(The Well-Armed Woman) Shooting
Chapters, Inc. has begun a new chapter
in the Traverse City region. Monthly
meetings are held on the third Tuesday of
each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the
Kingsley Sportsman’s Club (6095 Garfield
Rd., Kingsley). The Grand Traverse
Regional TWAW Shooting Chapter will
introduce women of all experience levels to
issues important to women shooters, learn
safe gun handling skills and train together.
The Grand Traverse Regional TWAW
Shooting Chapter is being spearheaded by
Kari Massa. [email protected],
www.twawshootingchapters.org
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For over 40 years Brick Wheels of
Traverse City has been dedicated to
supporting and being actively involved in
community cycling events and activities,
and promoting safe cycling behavior. They
recently received a grant from Bell Helmets
to provide 150 helmets at the annual
Bike Safety Rodeo held in May and a
Traverse Heights program for third to fifth
graders. 736 E. Eighth St., Traverse City,
231.947.4274, BrickWheels.com
Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School
District, Traverse City Area Chamber
of Commerce, and TBA Credit Union
announce the 2015 Outstanding Educator
Award recipients: Joy Byington, TCAPS
Glenn Loomis Montessori School; Tanya
Donahue, TCAPS West Middle School;
Kathy Easter, TCAPS Westwoods
Elementary; Gary Garvin, TCAPS Courtade
Elementary; Kelly Halvorsen, Suttons
Bay High School; Rob Hansen, Pathfinder;
Robin Hornkohl, TBAISD; Paula Kelly,
Leland Public Schools; Katherine “Kip”
Ray, TCAPS Long Lake Elementary;
Jennifer Stairs, TBAISD. Nominations are
submitted by public, private and parochial
school
administrators,
colleagues,
students, and parents throughout the fivecounty Traverse Bay region.
Rachel Jarosz, senior meeting and event
manager at Events North, was inducted
into Michigan Meetings + Events Magazine’s
Hall of Fame as the Up-and-Coming
Event Planner at the Best of Michigan
Awards
Ceremony.
The Hall of Fame
inductee must have
worked in the industry
for no more than
eight years to receive
this award. Jarosz
was nominated by
her peers. Events North was named the
Readers’ Choice winner for Best Meeting
Planning Company. Events North owner,
Allison Beers, accepted the award in May.
[email protected], 231.883.2708,
EventsNorth.com
The Home Builders Association of
the Grand Traverse Area (HBAGTA)
has awarded a “Home in a Day” NMC
Scholarship to Sarah Shade. The Home
Builders Association of the Grand
Traverse Area, Inc. is a professional
trade association, supporting legislative,
educational and economic initiatives
that support home ownership in our
community. 231.946.2305,
[email protected]
Zonta Club of Traverse City has awarded
the Annual Outstanding Woman
Leadership award to Vickie Maurer.
Recently retired from United Way, Maurer
was cited as always being persistent in her
personal mission to support a larger goal
in the community. In her 36 years serving
Zonta, Maurer has been involved in
community fund-raising activities. Zonta
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Fifarek, who recently graduated from
Grand Traverse Academy, where she was
the class president. Her other leadership
roles include being captain of her cross
country and track teams, the National
Honor Society and her church group at St.
Mary’s of Hannah. Megan Pegan-Naylor
has passed the Series
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Representative Exam
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Combined
Law
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licensed in Michigan
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Pegan-Naylor has served as office and
client services manager for the Raymond
James Financial Services office of David
Schweitzer and Genevieve Shepherd since
August. Their office is located in Building
61 of the Village at Grand Traverse
Commons, 818 Red Dr., Traverse City,
231.995.9400,
evening and enjoy the refreshments and
early shopping. The public is welcome
from 7-9 p.m. A Local Artists Fair will be
held in conjunction with the sale from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Choose
from paintings, pottery, mixed media,
photography, sculptures, jewelry, wearable
art, home goods and more. This is a oneday-only event! Shop the book sale and
artists fair the same day. The book sale
continues during regular library hours:
Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shoppers
will enjoy deep discounts the second
week of the sale. 2699 Island View Rd.,
Old Mission Peninsula, 231.223.7700,
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The Friends & Fine Editions used book
sale returns to the Peninsula Community
Library, located in Old Mission Elementary
School, Thursday, July 23, and continues
for two weeks through Aug. 6. The sale
opens for Friends members from 4-7
p.m. on opening day. Non-members are
invited to pay the membership fee that
TBA Credit Union President Karen
Browne is competing against President of
Traverse City State Bank Ann Bollinger
to see who can raise the most funds for
Michael’s Place. Michael’s Place is a local
nonprofit currently participating in the Art
Van Charity Challenge. The competitor
who raises the largest amount of money
will watch the loser sport a temporary
tattoo of the opposite financial institution’s
logo. “I am proud to support this
incredibly impactful organization in our
community,” said Bollinger. Michael’s Place
offers support and advocacy for grieving
children, teens, and families and increases
community awareness of children’s grief
issues. Along with the tattoo, the losing
financial institution will donate ice cream
for a volunteer appreciation event put on
by Michael’s Place. “Michael’s Place holds
a special place in my heart since the death
of my 16-year-old son, Joe,” said Browne.
For more information about the Art Van
Charity Challenge, visit www.crowdrise.
com/mp-artvan2015. TBA Credit Union,
231.946.7090, tbacu.com; Traverse City
State Bank, 231.995.5500, www.tcsb.com
The Magic Thursday Artists, hosted
by The City Opera House, will have an
art exhibit and sale during the months of
July and August. The opening reception
will be held from 5 to 7 p.m July 2. The
Traverse City artists came up with their
name due to the inspiration and creativity
they share. Studio and Plein air paintings
in watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel
will be exhibited. Participating artists
include Sue Bowerman, Pat Dixon,
Nancy Donley, Nan Frankland, Linda
Goodpaster, Veronique Jonas, Ruth
Kitchen, Sherry McNamara, Dorothy
Mudget, Marilyn Rebant and Laura
Swire. [email protected]
A group of Northern Michigan potters,
sculptors and other artists will hold a
“Fine Art Fair” in Leland over Labor
Day weekend. Hours will be 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Sept.
5-6 at the historic old Art Building, 111
S. Main St., Leland. The Art Fair will
include traditional and contemporary
artwork, wheel-thrown and hand-built
pottery, sculpture, pastels, water color
and acrylic paintings, handmade paper
collages, jewelry and more. For additional
information please contact Pam Peplinski
at 231.590.3133 or [email protected]
Grand
Traverse
Ophthalmology
Clinic’s annual Spring Trunk Show
raised $2,925, which will benefit local
nonprofits: Traverse Health Clinic,
Northern Michigan Community Action
Agency and the TART Trails. Each of
the organizations received $975. For
more information, call Grand Traverse
Ophthalmology Clinic, 929 Business
Park Dr., Traverse City. www.gtoc.net,
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Tent for 10
It started with pitching a gigantic 10-person tent
that I got on clearance at Target. Never mind we had
only four boys (my two sons and two nephews) to
accommodate. This baby had a tented-in porch and
two different rooms. It was a beauty. Plus it came with
only five poles and a one-page, single-sided sheet of
directions.
Which were misleading. The tent kept collapsing.
I sweated through my clothes, and most of my fourletter vocabulary, before figuring out what I was doing
wrong. (I needed the other yellow pole for the main
support. Not the yellow one I was using. See? All the
poles were yellow.) Meanwhile three of the children
were jumping on the trampoline and the oldest was
suffering through helping his mother engineer.
It was three days after the Summer Solstice so nightfall came late. The shenanigans were starting at the
time I should have, ideally, been asleep, never mind
them. But my husband, Tim, and I were commandeered to stay with them until it was completely dark.
We were needed for two things only: to decipher and
downplay all noises and not to mention the “Dogman.”
We succeeded at half of that.
A lantern hung at the peak inside the tent. Only four
times did I whack my head on it. One boy was perched
high on a blow-up mattress at each end of the tent and
in the middle, two boys on 1,000 comforters, better
than the bed I slept on 365 days of the year.
We turned off the lights and waited for the pitch
dark to envelope us. Instead, the tent was illuminated
in the front porch light, perhaps brighter than a day at
high noon.
“I’ll go turn it off,” I said, thinking I would just
round out the trip with an eight-hour sleep in my own
bed.
“No! It stays on,” the boys bellowed in unison.
So, settled in under a shell of nylon and each other’s
company, I expected one or the other to implode at any
moment. One kid was moaning to everyone to shut up
and go to sleep, one was talking about the Dogman
(Tim), and one was trying to suffocate another two
with a comforter. Things were really cooking. I sat back
and waited for a lot more secrets and sorcery to start
happening like when I was a kid. But, instead, it got
a little quiet. No one had much to say except maybe
it was too bright to actually fall asleep in there. It was
almost like they were… waiting.
It was clear Tim and I were about to be demoted
to the house. Before they demanded it, we took our
leave, carefully zipping the fun in and the chaperones
out. We combated our dismissal by reveling in running
trouble (in the) hood 1410
Camping with the cousins
water and flush toilets while listening to them “sleep”
at a volume that could be heard through a two-by-six
insulated house wall.
But an hour later, when they should have been
either asleep or petrified, we heard a mass exodus from
the tent. We smiled to ourselves. This was it. They were
done. Would we cave and let them come inside or force
them to sleep outside at the mercy of whitetail deer and
cottontail rabbits?
Instead, they went the other way, four boys on a mission to use the long grass for a bathroom. They didn’t
even bother to look up at the house. I was impressed
and shocked and maybe a little depressed. Indeed, we
had served our purpose until morning when we would
be summoned for pancakes and electricity.
But it was as it should be: four boys on their own in
their own domain, in a tent made for 10, with nary a
parent in sight.
By Kerry winkler
Off The Hook
Max is currently
calling every member of
Congress (plus some) to talk about the Trans Pacific
Partnership. I know what you’re thinking: I don’t know
what it means either.
But he does. He has studied it and wants to talk to
the top dogs to voice his opinion. He even took two
days to write out a script of his talking points, then
printed out all 543 office numbers and organized them.
(543! -- But he can’t figure out how to get one pair of
socks into the hamper each day.)
Now he is meticulously calling each office and at
least getting through to the aides. When he told me
he’d talked to a “Real Person,” I said, “Did you freak
out and hang up?” Because, quite frankly, I was making
prank calls at age 14, not calling Senators. He looked
mildly disgusted and said, “Of course not, I told them
my thoughts on TPP.” Like it was the simplest thing in
the world to do.
Max got a taste of this feeling when we visited the
Michigan State Capitol this past spring. We went with
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a group from Traverse City who were there meeting
senators about health care for children with special
needs. This was Max’s first trip to the Capitol and he
was amazed at the ability to sit with these folks he’d
only seen in TV commercials. He got to see inside several offices – there were patriotic pictures, knickknacks
of service on their desks, family pictures. There were
some messy desks (Max said, “See you can still succeed!”) and some were very neat (I said, “See you can
still succeed!”)
He also had the chance to talk to Senator Wayne
Schmidt about what the daily life of a senator was
really all about. The senator showed Max his calendar,
scheduled down to 15-minute blocks of time with
meetings and phone calls. All sorts of committees!
When I asked Max if that looked interesting -- to sit
and discuss issues for hours, he said it sounded like a
dream job. Again, I know what you are thinking and I
don’t get it either.
After those meetings, we had the chance to tour the
Capitol building. We got to see the Michigan Supreme
Court, the Senate Chamber, the Rotunda and more.
One of the most unique things Max got to do was
when the guard let him sit where the Lt. Governor
sits and strike the gavel. That’s right. The official gavel.
That is when I started to get nervous. He was going
to be hooked for sure… and I’d have to listen about
things like TPP my whole life now.
So far it’s Week 2 of summer break. He’s called nine
pages of U.S. Senators. And he just had me watch three
presidential announcement speeches on YouTube. He’s
just getting started… by the end of summer, I’ll be up
on all current events and maybe, just maybe, I will get
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