http://www.gtherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:43:00 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182312.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182312.html Debuting for the community this weekend, the Boardman River Nature Center has been a long time coming. The 7,000-square-foot educational facility of the Grand Traverse Conservation District is situated at the Sabin Pond Trailhead in the Nature Education Reserve just south of Traverse City. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182319.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182319.html The Traverse City West Middle School grounds got a face-lift last week, thanks to the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Traverse. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:59 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183717.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183717.html The family that plays together stays together. The Van Deinse family cheerfully lives that cliche daily. Tom and Betsy Van Deinse and their five children are indispensable to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, where Tom heads up the organization as chief executive officer and Betsy leads a thriving gymnastics program. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:57 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182323.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182323.html Yuri Matsunaga will present two programs in connection with the Jump to Japan exhibit at the Great Lakes Children's Museum Annex. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:56 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182328.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182328.html The Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society is offering the first edition of the "Grand Traverse County Rural Cemeteries" CD, with more than 20,514 names and covering 26 county cemeteries. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:44:00 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_212162312.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_212162312.html Sailing, repair, navigation, crewing and adventure: Sea Scouts can do it all. Traverse City's Sea Scouts Ship 100 is looking for youth ages 14-20 to join in the fun and learn about all things boating. A division of the Boys Scouts of America's Venturing program, Sea Scouts is open to both boys and girls who want to learn while doing. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:26:00 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/gtheraldnews_story_224095115.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/gtheraldnews_story_224095115.html Featuring an eclectic line-up at a classic forum, the Grand Traverse Pavilions Concert on the Lawn series offers musical groups that run the gamut from country, Scottish and honky-tonk to jazz, swing and barbershop. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/gtheraldnews_story_224095122.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/gtheraldnews_story_224095122.html Blake Mikesell of Suttons Bay received the Eagle Scout award for boy scouting last month. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:00:52 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/gtheraldnews_story_224095126.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/gtheraldnews_story_224095126.html Three new directors were recently installed as members of the Traverse City Rotary Club's Board of Directors. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:59 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_220084706.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_220084706.html Jag, iota, bored, zen, satay, quiz... Random words? Secret code? These half dozen words were among hundreds played Saturday afternoon during the 3rd Annual Scrabble Challenge. Held at the Traverse Area District Library and sponsored by the library's Friends group, the fundraiser for the Grand Traverse Area Literacy Council drew 24 players. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:58 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183721.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183721.html Sometimes we find profound answers through lost causes. However, I'll skip enlightenment when it comes to missing bank card matters. As somewhat a lost cause myself, I've come to the conclusion that life is full of losses both tangible and untouchable. However, it's hard to wax philosophical when your ATM card is lost. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:57 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183726.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183726.html Given the diversity of Michigan forest types, it is not surprising that a range of forest management and timber harvest systems have been developed that employ inherent ecological characteristics of those forest types as guidelines. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182245.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225182245.html Can any readers identify the women in this photograph? Provide a link to the past! Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:55 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183732.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183732.html Several readers responded to the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that ran in the Community section on August 6. The photo was an unidentified building. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:56 +0000 http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183730.html http://www.gtherald.com/archives/local_story_225183730.html The first bird store in this city has been opened by S. Meyer of Chicago who has secured the building, 118 South Union Street and already has a stock of nearly 500 birds. (Plus more news from 1908.)