Reposted from GROW.TC Perhaps the TCAPS board president had written this before Friday? “Actions speak louder than words, and we show what we value by how we invest our resources.” Said Kelly Hall, regarding a concern that the legislature is not willing to fund school operations to the level she feels is adequate. Her opinion [...] Continue reading → 
For immediate release: Contact Jason Gillman 231-929-2067 Former elected county commissioner and Michigan state representative candidate Jason Gillman issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway: “The departure of Hathaway January 21 under the shadow of discomforting allegations and circumstance requires that the seat be filled quickly and with an [...] Continue reading → 
It not hard to find a politician who will tout the advantages of economic development grants, or in some way will try to justify the existence of the MEDC and its offshoot programming. Many will say that a particular business would never have set up here without the advantages offered by such gimmicks. Some might [...] Continue reading → As many of you are aware, the 1st congressional district has been adjusted to include Grand Traverse County and further down the west side of the state through Mason County. This means it is possible that Dan Benishek, a Republican currently occupying CD1 would represent this county. The Grand Traverse County Republican Party has arranged [...] Continue reading → 
Currently there are nine GT County commissioners. There is currently a team composed of The Proscutor, The County Clerk, the County Treasurer, and the chairs of the Republican and Democrat party that are considering new plans which may affect the make up of our county districts. This would include size and some possible modifications to [...] Continue reading → 
After the main part of the campaigning cycle, there is still plenty to do, but at least my wife and I were able to get in a little fishing excursion on Grand Traverse Bay. I stopped in the Hentschel general store at 3 mile and Hammond, grabbed a half dozen leaches, a dozen worms and [...] Continue reading → 
As it was explained to me, these grapes must ripen, and then remain in the vine well into the winter. The process requires 3 days of 15 degree temperatures and the crush is done in an acclimated environment so the grapes remain frozen throughout. Grapes for Ice wine are something that in the last 10 [...] Continue reading →