Life
Books in Brief: 07/26/2009
Local adviser writes 'Virtue of Wealth'
TRAVERSE CITY -- Local financial adviser Paul Sutherland has published "The Virtue of Wealth," a reminder that relationships are our real riches and financial success is just one way to nurture relationships.
"Society, media, friends and family all directly or indirectly contribute to a culture of getting and spending," Sutherland said. "Wants begin to feel like needs when the neighbors have one, your kids want one, and your mother asks why you don't have one. Are we missing out on life by using precious time to shop for, buy, store and take care of our stuff? Getting and spending has taken the place of earning, relaxing, enjoying life ... and saving."
"The Virture of Wealth" is published by Spirituality & Health Books and sells for $16.95. For more information, go to www.spirituality-health.com.
Book looks at sociology of region
TRAVERSE CITY -- Local author Richard Fidler has published "Who We Were, What We Did: Fresh Perspectives on Grand Traverse History."
The former ninth-grade biology teacher describes the social, political, environmental and moral issues of our region's history. He writes about how poor people in Grand Traverse County were cared for, past forays into dissension as well as patriotrism, crime and justice and humans' effect on Grand Traverse Bay.
Fidler previously authored "Glimpses of Grand Traverse Past."
"Who We Were, What We Did" is published by the Traverse Area Historical Society and sells for $17.95. All proceeds go to the historical society. The book is available at the Heritage Center and at local bookstores.
'Inherit All Things' set near water
TRAVERSE CITY -- Ryan Fenzel's new novel, "Inherit All Things," depicts a quest for treasure that takes place in and around the Great Lakes.
Scenes take place in the Manitou Passage, the west Michigan sand dunes, Lake Michigan beaches and coastal forests. The book "takes readers away from reality," Fenzel said. He hopes to spotlight the state's beauty even though much of the news about Michigan is gloomy.
Fenzel will be signing copies of "Inherit All Things" Saturday, Aug. 8, at Horizon Books in Traverse City. The book, published by Ironcroft Publishing, lists for $13.95 and is available at Borders, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and local bookshops. For more information, go to www.jryanfenzel.com.
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Doctor invents device after suffering his own pain
A local doctor is marketing a solution to stop shoulder pain. Dr. Michael Carroll fashioned a makeshift traction device for his own shoulder problems, and within days of using the system, Carroll said his pain practically vanished.
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Senior Focus: Network aimed at seniors
Because the Traverse City Senior Center is continuously looking for ways to meet the needs of its senior community, the idea of a countywide network was greeted with enthusiasm.
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Well-Being In Brief: 09/02/2010
Northport Highlands celebrates one year; Medical Marijuana Academy classes; Compassionate Friends' campfire; Discussion series on family life continues; Meeting for nurses, nursing students; and more.
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Canoeist making his way around Lake Michigan
Stephen Brede has been relying on gentle winds and favorable currents this summer to make his way back home to Petoskey. The canoeist, who began the circumnavigation of Lake Michigan in June, hopes to finish his 700 plus mile adventure by mid September.
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Renewal for North Manitou hotel
The hotel on North Manitou Island has better days ahead thanks to devoted volunteers with the Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear organization.
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Garret Leiva: Summer meets bitter end
Today I offer up my condolences and rusty metal lunch box to every school-age kid. Here comes the big yellow bus of reality: summer is over.
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News from 100 Years Ago: 09/01/2010
While playing with an alcohol lamp at the home of C. A. Moulton on West Ninth Street yesterday, Byron, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Cox was badly burned in the face. (Plus more news from 1910.)
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Historical Photo: 09/01/2010
Can any readers identify the young men in this photo?
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Readers identify Boy Scouts in photo
Numerous readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Aug. 25 Community section.
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To The Rescue: Eatery offers school lunches
It’s a school day. You’re running late and you forgot to pack your kids’ lunches. It’s a dilemma Kelli Johnson is all too familiar with as a mother of three. And one she wants to help other on-the-go parents solve.
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Ask Evelyn: Online safety early on
Q: Our children are only 3 and 5. We have a personal computer and we do searches, use e-mail and write letters, but are not into chat rooms. We are already afraid that our kids will know more than we do about the computer in a few years. How are we going to protect them from the dangers of email from strangers and bad chat rooms?
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Education In Brief: 08/31/2010
Manufacturing center adds counties; Deadline Sept. 9 for registration; Westwoods now grade 'looping'; Preschool story time set for September
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