Life
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Happy — and clear — trails
On snowy mornings, Glen Ruczynski especially appreciates a clever public-private partnership. Cycling to work 10 miles from the Bunker Hill Road area in Acme to Copper Ridge on the west side of Traverse City takes about half the time, thanks to some helpers who clear the TART trail. Without them, Ruczynski would still ride his mountain bike with studded tires or bike with fat tires. But it would definitely be a struggle. "It would be doable, but basically one-and-a-half hours of misery rather than a 50-minute commute," said Ruczynski, who bikes to his job two to three times a week. "It makes a tremendous difference."
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Storyteller keeps his eye on the goal
The thread of soccer still weaves through Anders Kelto's life, a continent and a decade removed from elite competition. Named Mr. Soccer as a senior in 1996 at Traverse City Senior High — meaning he was the best in the state — Kelto was heavily recruited. He attended Brown University, where the discovery and management of a heart condition limited his playing time. His dream of professional soccer withered. Now living and working in Africa as a radio correspondent, Kelto often taps the universal language of soccer to connect, to play, to compete and laugh. "I can talk about what's happening in the English premiership or go out and kick a ball," he said. "Soccer is the people's sport.
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A dollar a day
Kelto on poverty Grinding material poverty does not mean spiritual poverty. Anders Kelto has found the Africans he meets in general to be generous, welcoming and kind hosts, interview subjects and friends.
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Filling in the blanks of 2012
The year 2012 is officially over "“ and not in a catastrophic Mayan calendar way. I'd categorize 2012 as a Charles Dickens year: the best and worst of times. However, a literary reference seems too cerebral to sum up the last 365 odd days. I'd call 2012 pure Mad Libs.
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Bestsellers: 01/06/2013
Bestsellers: 01/06/2013
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Travel in Brief: 01/06/2013
Travel in Brief: 01/06/2013
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Fishtown, Driscoll among 2013 Michigan Notable Books
"Fishtown: Leland, Michigan's Historic Fishery" published by the Fishtown Preservation Society has been named a 2013 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan. It's one of several books with ties to northern Lower Michigan nominated for the annual honor through the Library of Michigan.
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Marriage applications: 01/06/2013
Marriage applications: 01/06/2013
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Franke 45th
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franke Jr.
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Bartkowiak-Sohasky
Ashley Bartkowiak of Traverse City and Adam Sohasky of Suttons Bay exchanged marriage vows on July 21, 2012
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Miller-Morgan
Jacqueline Diane Miller and Brandon David Morgan have announced their engagement.
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Griffin-Hagan
Griffin-Hagan
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Andrews-Horstman
Andrews-Horstman
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In Brief: 01/06/2013
In Brief: 01/06/2013
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Goldfish Swim School growing
If ever there was proof that a completely new invention or technology isn't needed to be a successful entrepreneur, it's Goldfish Swim School.
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Mardi Link: New year, with side of mashed
They said they couldn't take it anymore.
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Body and Soul in Brief: 01/05/2013
Nurses welcome; Quit smoking class; Prenatal yoga. (Plus more)
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Body and Soul Newsmakers: 01/05/2013
Three physicians have joined the staff of Munson Medical Center.
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You're Needed: 01/05/2013
United Way of Northwest Michigan is looking for volunteers to participate in projects celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in schools throughout the five-county region on Friday, Jan. 18.
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Community in Brief: 01/05/2013
Play auditions; Financial Peace U; Autism book signing. (Plus more)
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Art Bomb opens at Right Brain in Traverse City
Laser light photography, paintings created with recycled house paint and a neon-flashing Game Boy. They’re all part of the Grand Traverse Art Bomb at Right Brain Brewery.
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Chicago blues band rolls into Traverse City
A blast of Windy City blues will sweep into northern Michigan next week when Magic Slim & The Teardrops performs at the Dennos Museum Center.
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Hot Entertainment Picks: 01/04/2013
Snowshoe tours; Bridal Show; Psychic Fair. (Plus more)
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Movie Capsules: 01/04/2013
Not Fade Away: Set in suburban New Jersey in the 1960s, a group of friends form a rock band and try to make it big. Rated R for pervasive language, some drug use and sexual content.
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Night Life Calendar: 01/04/2013
Short's Brewing Company, pub hours 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; events, dates and times subject to change, call to check, 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
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