The Photojournalist

Heavy Snow Storm - photo

2005-11-17T22:14:00.000-05:00

Snow covers a hammock on Bowers Harbor along Neah-ta-Wanta Road after the first heavy snow fall of the season.

Snow covers the orchards on Old Mission Peninsula after the first heavy snow fall of the season.
Traverse City, Mich. - 11/17/2005 - Laura Otwell, Julie Jenkins, Pat Bearup, and Maureen Perkins jog down North Oak Street after first heavy snow fall of the season. Foursome was jogging 5 or 6 miles. Andy Sullivan of the National Weather Service said the Traverse City area received about 10 to 12 inches of snow.

Christmas Preparations - Photo

2005-11-16T22:00:00.000-05:00

Patrick DeGue, owner of The Blackbird in downtown Suttons Bay, fine tunes his Christmas display.
Suttons Bay, Mich. - 11/16/2005 - Christine Finn, left, and Sharon McGarry both employees of Plant Masters of Suttons Bay check more than 2000 Poinsettias the green house has ready for shipment and sale on Wednesday afternoon. The company sells the plants retail and also supplies local area fund raisers and churches with the plants. The retail plants range in cost from $13 to $28.

Cigar Lovers - Photo

2005-11-15T19:55:00.000-05:00

A customer at Nolan's Tobacconist in downtown Traverse City holds a light cigar in his hand.

A wooden Indian makers the doorway of Nolan's Tobacconist in downtown Traverse City on East Front Street.
Traverse City, Mich. - 11/15/2005 -Cigar loving customers gather at Nolan's Tobacconist in downtown Traverse City for some friendly conversation, and hearty laughter as they smoke their cigars. Customers are from left, Jack Nagel, Rick (only goes by Rick), Chris Cuffaro, Ron Cassle', and Jerry Cramer.

High Winds - Photo

2005-11-14T19:40:00.000-05:00

A pine tree leans against a home owned Garry Gilbert in the 1100 block of Jefferson. Gilbert said the tree came down around noon Sunday leaving a hole in the attic.
Traverse City, Mich. - 11/14/2005 - Traverse City Parks and Recreation Department employees remove and chip-up broken limbs after high winds buffeted the area all day Sunday bring down trees and limbs.

North Stars Win - Photo

2005-11-12T17:14:00.000-05:00

Traverse City's North Star Jarrett Rush (8) and Alpena's Chris Hendrickson fight for control of the puck.
Traverse City, Mich. - 11/11/2005 - Traverse City's North Star Jake Erway (19) is tripped up by an Alpena defender as he goes for the puck during the North Star -Alpena match up in Traverse City. The Stars knocked off their in-state rivals 4-2.

Dinner For Veterans - Photo

2005-11-11T15:43:00.000-05:00

Traverse City, Mich - 11/11.2005 - Charles Edwards a World War II Veteran checks in with Lori Wells for the Traverse City Senior Center "Everything Under the Sun" dinner for veterans. Veteran's who attended were greeted at the door by Wells dressed in 1040's attire. Edwards served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 and wore his uniform to the dinner.

World War II Veteran - Photo

2005-11-10T15:24:00.000-05:00

Leland, Mich. -11/10/2005 - Fred Atkinson, from Leland, looks over some of his memorable he has saved from WWII including letters he sent home from a POW camp in Germany. Atkinson was a POW for over 28 months after his aircraft was shot down over the Mediterranean.

Shop Your Community Day - Photo

2005-11-09T15:18:00.000-05:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 11-09-2005 - Marcia Bellinger, is an instrumental force in organizing "Shop Your Community Day" which will be held on Nov. 12 in downtown Traverse City. Business participating in the event will give 12 precent of their revenues that day to local non-profit organizations.

Quite Moments - Photo

2005-11-08T15:13:00.000-05:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 11/08/2005 - Deni Scrudato spend a few moments on the telephone with her family after she found out she had one a seat on the city commission Tuesday.

Thank You - Photo

2005-11-05T15:09:00.000-05:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 11/05/2005 - Staff Sgt. William Kool, left, and Sgt. 1st Class D. James Dawes sort though tags that will be placed on flag boxes that will be given out to Army Reserve members that served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Just Leaves - Photo

2005-11-04T14:27:00.000-05:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 11/04/2005 - City employee Dave Bedford uses a Holder C9700H articulated tractor to move leaves down the street in the Oak Park neighborhood. From mid October to the first snow, city crews will be removing leaves from the streets 5 days a week. The leaves which are picked up are composted.

Teen Health Clinic - Photo

2005-11-03T14:08:00.000-05:00

Traverse City, Mich.- 11/03/2005 - Trevor Schuch, a student at the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District Career-Tech Center, works on a drawing of the proposed teen health clinic that will be located on Career-Tech Center's campus. Recently the TBAISD received a state grant to operate the clinic.

My Picks - Photo

2005-11-02T13:46:00.000-05:00

Cynthia Robertson gives Crystal Mason and her son Ethan their homework assignment after giving the two a lesson. This was the first time Crystal and Ethan had taken a lesson from Robertson.
Traverse City, Mich. - 11-01-2005 - I am not sure with this story or package why the editors used the pictures they did. So I added a few of the pictures I liked, and was very disappointed not to see in the package. --The fingers of Cynthia Robertson and Ethan Mason work the keyboard of a Grand Piano during a lesson. Robertson was giving a lesson to Ethan Mason and his mother Crystal Mason.

Tune Sweet - Photo Package

2005-11-01T13:30:00.000-05:00

Tune Sweet Photo Package Ran 10/31/2005

Happy Halloween!!! - Photo

2005-10-31T22:19:00.000-05:00

Traverse City, Mich - 10/31/2005 - Ghosts hang from trees and are on the porch at 407 W. Eighth Street in Traverse City. A variety of ghosts can be seen through out the area.

Foggy Morning - Photo

2005-10-28T12:24:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/28/2005 - As the morning sun rises, cold air hits the warm water making fog rises off Bowers Harbor on Old Mission Peninsula after over night temperatures in the area plunged below the freezing mark early Friday morning. According to the National weather service temperatures will be higher over the weekend.

Helping Hand - Photo

2005-10-27T12:33:00.000-04:00

Kalkaska, Mich. - 10/27/2005 - When Helen Hall heard victims of Hurricane Katrina needed help; she took on the challenge and started collecting soda cans and selling candy to raise money for the victims. Hall, 71, a resident of Kalkaska Memorial Health Center has been confined to a wheelchair since she suffered a stroke in 2001 before moving to the center.

Being A Judge - Photo

2005-10-26T00:01:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/26/2005 - Lexie Slowik, 3, and her mother Jennifer Slowik take a few moments to judge some carved pumpkins at the Traverse Area District Library on Woodmere Avenue Wednesday. The 11 entries were carved and decorated by different departments in the library and are being judged by library patrons. The department the wins will be given a pizza party. Judging the "Works of Art" will continue through Friday.

A Crystal For The Lady - Photo

2005-10-25T23:53:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/25/2005 - Maureen Figliomeni, a customer of the Higher Self Bookstore located on Front Street in downtown Traverse City, shops for some crystals on a crystal tree in the store. The store specializes in motivational, inspirational, holistic health, meditation books and other items that people looking to connect with their spirit my find interesting.

Bird Netting - Photo

2005-10-24T23:48:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/24/2005 - With the fall harvest of grapes over at Chateau Grand Traverse Winery and Vineyard employees remove bird netting from the rows of grape plants. "We have more than 50,000 feet of the netting to remove," said Shean O'Keefe the vineyard manager. "In the past we have tried different forms of bird deterrence. It seems the netting works best."

TC Central Defeats TC West - Photo

2005-10-22T23:55:00.000-04:00

Traverse City Central's Ben Amon (42) takes a handoff from Robbie Harman (3) as TC West's Corey Keyton (54) looks to make the stop Friday night at Thirlby Field. Harman's 75-yard kickoff return with 51.4 seconds left lifted the Trojans to victory.

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/21/2005 - Traverse City Central's Jack Begley (25) drives his way into TC West defenders William Conklin (22), Anthony Thompson (6) and Eric Wehr (43) as he tries to make some yardage during the cross-town rivals match up Friday night. Central defeated West 37-30.

Bellaire Fire - Photo

2005-10-21T17:56:00.000-04:00

Joe Short owner of Shorts Brewing Company surveys the damage to The Bellaire Review Newspaper and Masonic Temple which were next door to his company, Friday Oct. 21, 2005 in Bellaire, Mich. Short who lives above the brewing company was awakened late Thursday by his bartender alerting him to the fire. Shot attempted to fight the fire with a garden hose till firefighters evacuated him and his girlfriend from his balcony.

Bellaire, Mich - 10/21/2005 - Robert Pope, secretary-treasurer of the of the Masonic Temple, grimaces as he hears the temple being demolished behind him Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, in downtown Bellaire, Mich., after a fire destroyed most it and The Bellaire Review Newspaper next to it late Thursday evening.

Drum Line - Photo

2005-10-20T20:08:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/20/2005 - Members of the Traverse City West High School marching band drum line will be participating in a benefit dubbed "Music of My Life" at 6 p.m. Saturday at West Senior High School. Money raised from the benefit will go toward a music scholarship set up in Adrian Morris' name. Morris was a member of the marching band and killed in a car accident August 2004. Members included in the picture are Cam Williams, Cam Hoy, Grace O'Malley, David Sattler, Adam Wilson, and Joe Welburn.

Falling For It - Photo

2005-10-19T19:45:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/19/2005 - Joe Bartlett, an employee of Siler's Lawn Maintenance of Traverse City, blows leaves along 16th street near the old state hospital grounds. "It really looks beautiful now," Bartlett said. "In another week or so they will all be down and it will be a big job to get them cleaned up."

Bettered Personal Record - Photo

2005-10-18T19:32:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/18/2005 -Traverse City's Jordan Newhouse swims the backstroke, the second leg of the 200 individual medley. Newhouse bettered her own personal record by four seconds in winning the event.

Fall Colors - Photo

2005-10-16T08:48:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/15/2005 - This weekend fall colors on Old Mission Peninsula, near Traverse City, Mich. starting approaching their peak colors despite the mostly cloudy weekend. For a change I was lucky and had the weekend off. I tool several short trips try to capture the colors.

High Cost of Fuel - Photo

2005-10-15T07:52:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/14/2005 - A gas pump hits the $95 mark as Dan Ahrns fills up his Country Coach. "The pump will only let me charge 95 dollars of fuel at a time," Ahrns said. "After that I have to start all over validating my charge card again." His Coach holds 110 gallons of diesel fuel and gets 9 to 9.5 miles per gallon. To save on fuel Ahms does not drive as fast, does shorter trips, keeps up on routine maintenance and keeps the tires at the right pressure.

Lexington Philharmonic - Photo

2005-10-14T07:31:00.000-04:00

Interlochen, Mich. - 10/12/2005 - Lexington native, Caleb Hudson, 17, practices with one of his four trumpets at Interlochen Center for the Arts in, Interlochen, Mich., Wednesday, October 12, 2005. Hudson, who as been playing the trumpet since the age of 10, is a high school senior at Interlochen Center for the Arts and will be performing with the Lexington Philharmonic on Oct. 21st.

Bioneers Conference - Photo

2005-10-13T07:26:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/12/2005 - Marley Navin, right, and Carol Waters, left, look at wool they and others from the Magic Circle Weaving Collective group dyed using use using plants to make dyes. One of the workshops at the bioneers conference will focus on natural dyes.

New Cafe - Photo

2005-10-12T07:16:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/11/2005 - Owner Peggy Fisher does a little housekeeping in her cafe called Copper Ridge Cafe. The Cafe is located in the Northwest Michigan Surgery Center on Park Forest Drive and specializes in hot soups, sandwiches, salads, and other items to go or to be eaten in the cafe.

Good Harvest - Photo

2005-10-11T07:10:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/10/2005 - Mike Parrish turns his head away from splattering juices as grapes and juices are poured into a EuroPress at the Bel Lago Vineyard and Winery on Leelenau peninsula in preparation for making wine from local grapes. According to grows and agricultural officials this is a vintage year for grapes and apples.

Dream Thrower - Photo Package

2005-10-10T19:12:00.000-04:00

Dream Thrower Photo Package published 10/10/2005

The Great Pumpkin Hunt - Photo

2005-10-09T15:18:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. -10/09/2005 - Danielle Liechti, 14, takes a looks at pumpkin she likes at the Bill and Monica Hoffman's Pumpkin Patch on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City, Mich., Sunday, October 09, 2005. While Danielle liked the pumpkin, saying it was the perfect find, her mother made her choose a smaller one.

TC West Defeats Petoskey - Photo

2005-10-08T14:22:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/08/2005 - TC West's Kyle Centilli (82) pulls away from a Petoskey defender en rout to a touchdown. TC West defeated Petoskey 35-0 in their Big North Conference victory at Thirlby Field in Traverse City Saturday night.

Central Lake Defeats Bellaire - Photo

2005-10-08T14:19:00.000-04:00

Central Lake, Mich. - 10/08/2005- Bellaire's Kouri Jackson (14) runs for some of his 56 years during Bellaire's match up with Central Lake. Central Lake defeated Bellaire 46-26 during their homecoming game on Saturday afternoon in Central Lake.

Cadillac Defeats TCC - Photo

2005-10-07T11:23:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/07/2005 - TC Central's David Podsaid is sandwiched by Cadillac defenders Bryce Nederhood (70) and Justin Wilcox (60) in their Friday night match up in Traverse City. Cadillac handed the Trojans their first league defeat, 21-13.

Reading First Grant Materials - Photo

2005-10-07T01:43:00.000-04:00

Kalkaska, Mich. - 10/07/2005 - Kalkaska's Birch Street Elementary Principal, Jessica Ziecina, works with two students, Andrew Woodruff, 8, and Natalia Chela, 5, using some of the Reading First Grant Materials the school received. The grant was for 1.2 million dollars over three-years. Rapid City Elementary will also receive some of the grant money based on the number of students in each school. The money is supplied by the federal government and distributed by the State.

West Beats Central - Photo

2005-10-06T19:40:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/06/2005 - Traverse City West's Kalyn McPherson (32) blocks Traverse City Central's Janelle Miller (10) under the hoop during the two schools match up Thursday evening at TC Central. West defeated Central 48-35 to remain unbeaten in the Big North Conference.

Fall Colors - Photo

2005-10-05T11:07:00.000-04:00

Kalkaska, Mich. - 10/05/2005 - Falls colors reflect off the water on Rugg Pond in the Rugg Pond Natural Area just out side of Kalkaska. The pond is created by the Rugg Pond Dam built in 1904 by the Kalkaska Light and Power Company where the two branches of the Rapid River meet.

New Contract - Photo

2005-10-04T10:33:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/04/2005 - Employees, at GTP Industries', work with a plastic bag making machine. The non-profit organization that employs dozens of disabled workers just received a contract from Northern Michigan Supply Alliance to provide plastic bags to the area,s major hospitals.

Grape Harvest - Photo

2005-10-03T18:04:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/03/2005 - Jerry Ramirez, of Houston Texas., picks chardonnay grapes at the vineyard of Al and Sue Kniss on Kroupa Road during the first day of harvest at the vineyard near Traverse City, Mich. Monday, October 03, 2005. "The quality of this year's crop is better then last years," said owner Al Kniss.

Blowing Them Over - Photo Package

2005-10-02T12:43:00.000-04:00

Bowling Them Over photo package for September 26, 2005

Glads Win - Photo

2005-10-01T00:35:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 10/01/2005 - St. Francis' Ben Wheelock (2) intercepts a pass intended for Grayling's Eli VanNuck (22). The Gladiators picked off six passes in their 21-0 Homecoming win Saturday afternoon.

Classic - Photo

2005-09-30T02:18:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/08/2005 - Beach goers enjoy the last days on the East Grand Traverse Bay. Some sunbathed while others just walked the beach looking for the last of the summer season.

Now that my paper is back to full staff in the photo department I get a day or two off and I am enjoying them. I searched my archives and thought this was a classic and always wanted to post it, just never had the time.

Harvest - Photo

2005-09-29T01:39:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich - 09-28-2005 - Eugene Lautner makes a final pass at one of his fields as he harvests corn for silage along M72 just outside of Traverse City. Lautner has about 35 acres to harvest. "It been a very good year for my corn crop," he said.

Salmon Harvest - Photo

2005-09-27T19:10:00.000-04:00

Salmon wait on ice to be transported to a facility in Bear Lake where they will be processed. Some of the salmon are also give to the Clinch Park Zoo to be feed to the different animals.

Tristin Wilkinson, 2, is shown a Chinook salmon by Michigan Department of Natural Resources employee Eric Askam as his mother Liz Wilkinson watches, during the salmon harvest.

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/27/2005 - David Rose an employee with American Canadian Fisheries throws a Chinook salmon into a chute during the salmon harvest at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources James P. Price Trap and Transfer/Harvest Facility on the Boardman River in Traverse City Tuesday. The harvest started Tuesday morning and will go on for approximately four weeks. According to DNR records and Eric Askam an DNR employee, on the first day 1566 Chinook and 10 Coho salmon were harvested. Last year 7,765 Chinook and 1,432 Coho salmon where harvested at the facility during the season.

Windsurfing - Photo

2005-09-26T23:36:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich - 09-26-2005 - Keith Hayes, of Traverse City, sets up his sail as he gets ready to go windsurfing on the West Grand Traverse Bay Monday.

North Stars - Photo

2005-09-25T21:10:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/23/2005 - Traverse City's North Star Richard Zobak, 27, right, goes against Alpena's IceDiggers Nolan Craner, 28, on the boards, during the first home game of the season at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City. The North Stars were defeated by the IceDiggers 4-3.

Playing With The Bay - Photo

2005-09-24T18:03:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich - 09/23/2005 - Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, baykeeper John Nelson views a 152-foot canal that a Grand Traverse Bay waterfront property owner dredged into Old Mission Peninsula without bothering to get a permit. The owner will have to return it to its original condition or be fined.

Glads Are Red Hot - Photo

2005-09-23T12:12:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/22/2005 - St. Francis Catholic High School's forward Jessica LaCourse (left) pressures East Jordan's guard Jessica Roberts in their Thursday night match up at St. Francis High School in Traverse City. St. Francis defeated East Jordan 48-34. So far, this season, the St. Francis Glads are undefeated.

Negotiate a good deal - Post

2005-09-22T11:38:00.000-04:00

Mark Hancock has done it again with some very good advice for PJ’s that are looking for new jobs or in the process negotiating a new job. He has covered two different aspects of the negotiation of fixed costs and variable costs. While I personally feel some employers will not give you what he says they should, or maybe Mark is dreaming a little, it will give you some good ideas and negotiating points.

On The Rocks - Photo

2005-09-22T08:28:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/20/2005 - Frank Beckner, of Traverse City, spends a few quite moments seating on the rocks in Clinch Park playing his guitar. "It a nice place to practice, talk to people, and the view is magnificent", said Beckner who has been playing the guitar for 23 years.

Determination - Photo

2005-09-21T09:33:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/20/2005 - Petoskey High School's Scout Bassett returns a backhand shot during a junior varsity tennis match against Traverse City Central High School. Bassett has a prosthetic right leg. Her leg was amputated when she was a young baby in her native China.

Wild Art - Photo

2005-09-20T09:36:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/19/2005 - Cars passing on wet pavement reflect in the window of Gallerie Medici on Front Street as Cindy Hale cleans it in preparation for the gallery's opening.

Yes this is wild art, very wild art. Have you ever had one of those days when you walk into the newsroom and the photo coordinator says, "We need some feature art now". Well yesterday was one of those days at my paper.

West Bay Sunset - Photo

2005-09-19T09:53:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich - 09/15/2005 - Dust in the air reflects red light and absorbs blue light creating a magnificent sunset over the West Grand Traverse Bay Thursday evening.

Sunday was my day off. Yes I had a day off, so I posted a picture taken on Thursday. I guess I am very lucky as I rent a home on Old Mission Peninsula that overlooks the Grand Traverse West Bay. Most evenings this is the view I have from my deck!

Dreaded Feature Picture - Post

2005-09-18T13:46:00.000-04:00

If you’re a photographer or photojournalist working for a daily newspaper that requires you to take feature pictures, wild art pictures, or enterprise pictures day after day. Then you need to read Dennis Dunleavy’s The Big Picture and take a look at his post on the challenges of taking these photos. He provides some tips in dealing with this massive production of pictures.

Another excellent source is the book “The Great Picture Hunt 2: The Art and Ethics of Feature Picture Hunting” by Dave Labelle. The book gives even seasoned photojournalist an insight into looking for and finding the "dreaded" feature picture.

Tour de Leelanau - Photo

2005-09-18T09:02:00.000-04:00

Cedar, Mich. - 09/17/2005 - Racers approach Cedar, Mich., on East Bellinger Road as they take part in the first Tour de Leelanau. It is hoped the race will be an annual event in Leelanau County. Over 164 men and 30 women took part in the race. The men's race was a grueling 77 miles and the women's race was a lttle over 53 miles. Nick Reistad, a 22-year-old from Wisconsin, riding for the Advantage Benefit Team won the men's event and 26-year-old Grand Rapids resident McKenzie Woodring also riding for Advantage took the women's event.

Heritage Festival - Photo

2005-09-17T08:27:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/17/2005 - Abby McNitt, 8, of Acme, talks to Nancy Bordine, of Traverse City, about lap quilting during the 10th annual Heritage Festival Saturday at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center. The festival featured many living history displays and demonstrations.

Gingrich In Town - Photo

2005-09-16T19:53:00.000-04:00

Acme, Mich. - 09/16/2005 - Newt Gingrich speaks before the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Future Forum at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Gingrich spoke on a wind range of issues and political topics.

The Boys Are Back In Town - Photo

2005-09-15T23:55:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/14/2005 - The Detroit Red Wings returned to Traverse City for their training camp at Centre I.C.E. Arena, just outside of Traverse City, Mich., before the start the season this year. Last year, there was no training camp due to the NHL lockout.

Rescued From The Storm - Photo

2005-09-14T23:07:00.000-04:00

Rabies tags wait for 53 dogs and 42 cats that have spent more then 90 hours in transit to Traverse City for the hurricane ravaged Louisiana.

Candace Belser holds a dog as Craig Brakeman, DVM, checks the dogs health moving it to the holding area at Pet Safe Rescue Alliance.

Kelli Woods holds Candy, a cattle dog mix, as Craig Brakeman, DVM administers a Rabies vaccination to the dog.
Julie Miller holds Tiny Tanya, a tri colored Chihuahua mix, as she has her nails trimmed by Cheri Kearns before it is moved to the holding area.
Traverse City, Mich. - 09/14/2005 - Craig Brakeman, DVM, checks Emily a female cocker spaniel that is relocating to Michigan along with 94 other dogs and cats for the hurricane ravaged Louisiana. The animals were being brought to Michigan by the Pet Safe Rescue Alliance for relocation and adoption. The 53 dogs and 42 cats spent more then 90 grueling hours in transit to Traverse City with more then 75 stops to put ice under their cages and otherwise attended to their needs during the trip.

The cats and dogs were met by dozens of volunteers, including veterinarians from Banfield Pet Hospital, who vaccinated, licensed and tagged them and settled them in a cement-block barn that will serve as their temporary home.

On The Rocks - Photo

2005-09-13T00:44:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/14/2005 - Leslie Knopp and Amy Scoot wade to Knoop's sailboat that broke lose from its moorings and ended aground off Old Mission Peninsula near Bluff Road on the East Grade Traverse Bay just outside of Traverse City, Mich., Tuesday, September 13, 2005. Knopp said, "There seemed to be no damaged to the boat". Knoop believes that heavy winds may have created the minor accident. According to Andy Sullivan of The National Weather Service winds were 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph in the Traverse City area Tuesday.

Short Vacation

2005-09-10T22:30:00.000-04:00

Just a quick shot of a sunset on Lake Michigan at Holland State Park in Holland Mich.

Just taking a couple days off in Holland, Mich., so I may miss a day or two uploading pictures.

Katrina Relief - Photo

2005-09-09T09:53:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/08/2005 - Fifth Grader Emily Cain, 10, and Andy Powell look over some of the 54 stuffed animals she is sending to the Katrina hurricane area as part of a relief package. Emily decided to help the kids by sending the stuffed animals to them. She packaged each one in a plastic bag and also enclosed a hand written note with each one, wishing them well.

House Fire - Photo

2005-09-08T22:41:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/08/2005 - Firefighters respond to a blaze that destroyed a home at 881 Woodcreek Blvd. Thursday evening. The occupant, Romeo Bouthillier, was not home at the time of the fire and no one was injured. Some siding on surrounding homes was also damaged. Firefighters from Garfield, East Bay and Traverse City responded to the fire just after 6 p.m., said Grand Traverse Fire spokesman Randy Agruda.

Swim Meet - Photo

2005-09-06T23:43:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/06/2005 - Traverse City swimmer Elyse Schultz plows her way through the water as she does the 200 meter freestyle during Traverse Cities match up with Saginaw Heritage at the Grand Traverse Civic Center. Schultz came in second with a time of 2.05.11.

Bicentennial Barn - Photo

2005-09-03T14:15:00.000-04:00

The Bicentennial Barn on M-22 near Glen Arbor will get a face lift over the next year. The barn was originally painted in 1976 with a bicentennial theme.
Glen Arbor, Mich. - 09/03/2005 - Susan Shields owns the Bicentennial Barn on M-22 near Glen Arbor. She remembers seeing it originally painted. Shields purchased the barn 2003 and felt it need a facelift. The barn was originally owned by the Shalda family.

Prep Football - Photo

2005-09-02T23:59:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/01/2005 - St. Francis's Chad Biggar (40) puts a tackle on Nouvel Catholic Central's Nicholas Birnbaum (10) during their match up in Traverse City.

Price Of Gas - Photo

2005-09-01T15:42:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/01/2005 - Dan Dohm and employee of Traverse City Area Public Schools fill up his bus with diesel fuel at the facility on Cass road. His buss holds 60 gallons of the fuel. Ralph Atwies a transportation employee said, "All the TCAP the buses use more than 1,400 gallons a day and average 6.8 mpg". (Top) Cars wait in line for gas that carried a price of $3.199 at the Clark station on Front Street. While customers waited in line an attendant, who did not want to be identified, came out and change the price to $339.9. The attendant said, this was the third time he had changed the prices on Wednesday.

Budget Cuts - Photo

2005-09-01T12:56:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 09/01/2005 - Abby Machin, 5, shows off her glasses that help her see. She received the glasses after a cataract condition in her eyes was discovered. The condition may have gone unnoticed if it were not for the public health screening program to check children's eyesight and hearing. The screen program could end in 2006 due to state budget cuts proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

Invasive Plant - Photo

2005-08-31T15:14:00.000-04:00

George Eggenberger, holds a hand full seed heads from several Phragmite plants. The seed heads were cut by volunteer members of the Little Traverse Lake Association in an effort to stop the spread of the non-native invasive plant species.
Traverse City, Mich. - 08/31/2005 - George Eggenberger, a member of the Little Traverse Lake Association, cuts the seed head off a Phragmite or also known as a common reed plant. The U.S. National Park Service has determined through DNA that the Phragmite plants just off Shady Lane near Little Traverse Lake are not native to the area.

Shetland School - Photo

2005-08-30T14:48:00.000-04:00

Glen Arbor, Mich. - 08/30/2005 - From left, Matthew Quigley, Anthony Brown, and Harold Quigley work on the top of the Shetland School along M22 in Leelanau County as they install new singles on the school that was built in 1871. The old school house which is name after the creek that runs next to it is now a private resident.

School Shopping - Photo

2005-08-29T15:48:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/29/2005 - Lynn Gallagher checks her school shopping list as she shops at Staples Office Supply on South Airport Road with 3 of her ten children, trying to get them ready for their return to school. From left are, Christian, 10, Maggy, 11 and Eliza, 3.

Fermented Vegetables - Photo

2005-08-28T13:06:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/28/29 - Nancy Curley sits with some of the fresh vegetables and fermented vegetables that her and her husband Pat have grown and fermented on their farm and homestead.

They Won - Photo

2005-08-27T13:14:00.000-04:00

Saturday football began in Traverse City with a match up between St Francis and Kingsley. Back and forth, forth and back went the season opener for Traverse City St. Francis and Kingsley. At the end, though, it was the Galds who triumphed – for the first over Kingsley 27-22

Friday Night Live - Photo

2005-08-26T07:06:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/26/2005 - Kristen Lund has a tattoo airbrushed on her leg by Ray Brandt as her friend Edna Feibush watches him put color sparkles on the fresh paint at Friday Night Live in downtown Traverse City. This was the last Friday that Friday Night Live will be held during the summer. The Downtown Traverse City Association holds six of them and they estimate about 6,000 people attend each one.

Price Fluctuation - Photo

2005-08-25T06:56:00.000-04:00

Acme, Mich. - 08/25/2005 - The fluctuation in gas price is evident at the corner of US31 and M72 in Acme the Rich Station is selling regular unleaded for $2.599 while the Shell Station across the street was selling its regular unleaded for $2.659.

New Library Needed - Photo

2005-08-24T06:51:00.000-04:00

Kingsley, Mich. - 08/22/2005 - Vera Nickerson reads a book to young library patrons in the cramped 800 sq. foot Kingsley Public Library. Kingsley residents are raising $600,000 to build a new library.

Flawless Performance! - Photo

2005-08-23T21:47:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/22/2005 - TC Central's Erin Chadwell returns a backhander in the Big North Invitational. TC Central was flawless in the Big North Invitational as the Trojans won all 24 of their matches.

Two New Pro Canons

2005-08-23T00:56:00.000-04:00

Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--Aug. 22, 2005--After successfully creating the world's fastest digital SLR*, what could Canon possibly do for an encore? Make it even better. And that's what Canon's done with the new Canon EOS-1D Mark II N digital SLR, which preserves the speed, responsiveness, image quality and reliability of the popular EOS-1D Mark II model while incorporating newly refined features that make the camera easier and more precise to use.

Canon Creates New Pro Standard in EOS-1D Mark II N Digital SLR

Canon EOS 5D
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--Aug. 22, 2005--Photographers who have yearned for a full-frame digital SLR that won't break the bank - or their backs - just got their wish with the new compact Canon EOS 5D digital SLR which offers a full-frame CMOS sensor with 12.8 megapixels of resolution, available in October for an estimated selling price of $3,299*. As the world's smallest and lightest** full frame digital SLR, the EOS 5D model features Canon's proprietary DIGIC II Image Processor allows users to shoot up to 3 frames per second; record up to 60 full-resolution JPEGs and 17 RAW images in a single burst. The camera includes a new 9-point AF system with six supplemental AF points for fast and precise focusing and a new 2.5-inch LCD/TFT screen with 230,000 pixels that's viewable even at extreme angles.

Canon EOS 5D is a Premium Digital SLR at an Affordable Price Offering a Full-Frame Sensor with 12.8 Megapixels of Resolution

Jiingtamok 2005 - Photo Package

2005-08-22T18:04:00.000-04:00

Jiingtamok Photo Package

Advocacy Resources and Community Integration - Photo

2005-08-20T10:43:00.000-04:00

Even with rain curtailing many activities Saturday morning, many activities where available for campers. Linda Dornoff, 20, strings beads during ARC Camp.

Lake Ann, Mich. - 08/20/2005 - James Hulett, of Traverse City, fires the puck, in a game of "Rebound" as volunteer Rick Sanok, also of Traverse, plays against him during the Advocacy Resources and Community Integration (ARC) Camp at the Lake Ann Baptist Camp in Lake Ann. Adults with disabilities ages 16 to 80 attended the camp.

Smile for the Camera - Photo

2005-08-19T10:30:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/19/2005 - Elk in velvet wander in a pasture along Cedar Run Road. The two elk are the pets of Craig and John Therrien and are what remains of the brothers' elk ranch which is now closed. The elk on the left, smiling at the camera, is call Desert and is eight-years-old. The elk on the right is Dinner and is seven-years-old.

And before you ask, that is not my pants hanging in the antlers. That is velvet which is coming off the antlers.

38th Annual Buckley Old Engine Show - Photo

2005-08-18T10:23:00.000-04:00

Buckley, Mich. - 08/18/2005 - Richard Nurmi pours aluminum in the foundry area, as spectators watch during the 38th Annual Buckley Old Engine Show, Thursday in Buckley. The show is put on every year by the Northwest Michigan Engine & Thresher Club and features old engines of all sizes and shapes.

Saying Goodbye - Photo Package

2005-08-16T11:20:00.000-04:00

"Saying Goodbye" Photo Package

Hog Rider "Kicks Ass" - Photo

2005-08-15T09:54:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/13/2005 - One last fair picture, I promise! Gail Swed was named 2005 Homemaker of the Year at the Northwestern Michigan Fair. Swed entered several arts & crafts and baking projects in the fair. "I kicked ass," Swed said with a little giggle and smile. Along with her fair projects Swed is also an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle rider. "I like to live my life to the fullest," said the mother of 2. Swed is riding her bike this weekend Flint, to see Willie Nelson. She said she presents him with a carrot cake every year.

When I turned this picture in everyone in the newsroom wanted to know if this was for real or a joke, it seems that the reporter never mentioned the Homemaker of Year was also a "biker chick", to use their words. They are rewriting the story now to include that one of Swed's passions is riding her hog.

Saying Good-bye - Photo

2005-08-14T20:29:00.000-04:00

Alyssa Tallman, 15, center, is comforted by fellow 4-H'er Leanne Bregni,12, and Barb Spink, one of the 4-H parents, after she broke down in tears waiting for her lamb to be picked up for slaughter after the fair. This was Tallman's second lamb to raise and next year will be raising a steer.

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/14/2005 - 4-H'ers hug and comfort each other outside a fair barn as they wait for their animals to be picked up by buyers for slaughter after Northwester Michigan Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2005 just outside of Traverse City, Mich. Most 4-H'ers auction their livestock off during the fair. Pictured from left are Bailey Lautner, 12, Leanne Bregni, 12, Alyssa Bregni, 12, Ashley Spink,13, and Barb Spink.

(Middle) Ilush Buck, 12, leaves the trailer and the Holstein she raised in 4-H for the Northwestern Michigan Fair, Sunday, August 14, 2005 near Traverse City, Mich. In back, Alex Hockin, 10, says goodbye to his animal. Most 4-H'ers auction their livestock off during the fair and one of their last duties with the animals is loading them and turning them over businesses or people who bought them at auction.

American Business Clubs - Photo

2005-08-13T20:59:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/13/2005 - Doug Bandos, a member of American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) helps Connor Monteruil, 2, ride a therapeutic tricycle designed for disabled children. Connor suffers from cerebral palsy. Connor's brother Jordan was helping. AMBUCS helps families obtain the AmTryke.

More Rubbing Please - Photo

2005-08-12T00:33:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/11/2005 - Nina Poli, 16, spends a quite moment with her Holstein, Durango, Thursday August 11, 2005, near Traverse City, Mich. Durango will be auction off as part of Poli's 4-H project in the Northwestern Michigan Fair later Thursday. Poli has work 7 months with Durango. "It's really sad getting them when they are young and watching them grown up, they almost become part of the family," Poli said.

Escaping the Flames - Photo

2005-08-11T23:38:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/10/2005 - Joshua Chapin, 18, is lifted by his mother Stephanie Walker. He and his grandfather Bill Parrish, 64, jumped from the steam train that goes by Clinch Park Zoo, after it hit a diesel fuel line and erupted into flames. Chapin who has disabilities was assisted by his grandfather in the jump and broke both his legs escaping from the flames. Parrish said the car he and his grandson were riding in was fully engulfed in flames and they had little choice but to jump.

Camping At The Fair - Photo

2005-08-10T23:25:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich - 08/10/2005 - Teresa Malmquist, 15, from left, Sierra Lautner, 15 and Samantha Piotrowski, 15, enjoy a game of cards in the tent they all share at the Northwestern Michigan Fair. The trio is the best of friends and they are all showing swine in the fair.

Deadly Accident - Photo

2005-08-09T22:30:00.000-04:00

Interlochen, Mich - 08/09/2005 - Michigan State Police take measurements at the scene of an accident that took the life of Benize County Sheriff Deputy Cory Lee Gunther, near Interlochen, Mich., Tuesday August 9, 2005. Michigan State police from Traverse City said it appears a passenger car pulled out from Fewins Road into the path of Gunther's motorcycle that was heading down Reynolds Road. The accident occurred just after 7:30 a.m. Gunther was not on duty at the time of the accident.

Cherry Pie - Picture Package

2005-08-09T10:29:00.000-04:00

Cherry Pie Picture Package

Northwestern Michigan Fair 2 - Photo

2005-08-07T10:24:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. -08/07/2005- Adelia Siderman, 7, receives an unexpected kiss from a goat as her brother, Wesley, 9, laughs during the 97th Annual Northwestern Michigan Fair. The fair runs daily thru August 13th and is located on the fair grounds on Blair Townhall Road. (Top) Jennifer McEntee, 7, watches as, Denise Bretzke superintendent of the rabbit building, inspects her black mini rex senior buck rabbit. This was the first year for McEntee to be in 4H and enter a rabbit in the fair.

Bird Rescue - Photo

2005-08-06T21:57:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 8/06/2005 - John Snodgrass and his daughter Kimberly, 7, watch a great blue heron on Cass Street at the Cass Street Bridge over the Boardman River in downtown Traverse City, Mich., Saturday, August 06, 2005. A fishing lure and some fishing line entangled the right wing so it could not fly. Later Snodgrass and another bystander, Jason McAllister (not pictured), captured the bird, remover the fishing lure and fishing line and released the bird unscathed.

Northwestern Michigan Fair 1 - Photo

2005-08-05T20:40:00.000-04:00

Ben Walker and his son Alex work with their llama, Dream King. The suri llama will be one of 7 that will be shown at the Northwestern Michigan Fair. Alex belongs to the Wrong Way Wabbit/Llama Lovers 4H club in Grawn.

Grawn, Mich. - 08/05/2005 - Brittany Denter grooms her junior beef steer, Sunie. The young 4H'er who weighs about 130 pounds easily handles the 1,100 pound steer. Brittany belongs to the Richety Ranchers 4H club in Kingsley and will be showing Sunie in the Northwestern Michigan Fair.

Water Cooling - Photo

2005-08-04T20:36:00.000-04:00

Traverse City, Mich. - 08/03/2005 - Mitch Cleland, who works for Break-N-Waves, and Morgan Hiller cool off Wednesday afternoon August 3, 2005, on the East Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City, Mich. Break-N-Waves rents personal watercraft to the public on the bay. According to Bruce Smith, of the National Service, temperatures in Traverse City reached 92 degrees, with a heat index of 96 degrees.

Harbor Days 2 - Photo

2005-08-03T12:02:00.000-04:00

Florence Roth, an employee with Arnold Amusement, Inc., sets up some of the prizes that will be given away at the Shark Attack game during the carnival at Harbor Days in Elk Rapids. Harbor Days will run from the 3rd thru the 6th of August.

Elk Rapids, Mich. - 08/02/2005 - Chuck Tasker, owner of the goldfish game, braves the heat and high humidity to set up his tent for the Harbor Days carnival in Elk Rapids. The rides for the carnival are being provided by Arnold Amusement, Inc. The carnival starts August 3, 2005.

Harbor Days 1 - Photo

2005-08-03T11:33:00.000-04:00

Elk Rapids, Mich. - 08/02/2005 - Jerry Hubbell, post commander of AMVETS Post114 in Elk Rapids, looks for fallen comrades on the Michigan Vietnam Wall. The Wall has 2649 names of Michigan military personal that lost their lives during the Vietnam War. The wall will be on display in Veterans Park during the Army Jazz Band's performance, Thursday during Harbor Days in Elk Rapids. The jazz band will perform at 5 pm, 6pm and 7 pm Thursday.

Sunflowers - Photo

2005-08-02T11:30:00.000-04:00

Yuba, Mich. - 08/02/2005 - Sunflowers bask in the sun along U.S. Route 32 just north of Yuba, Mich. near the Grand Traverse County Maple Bay Park & Nature Area. Sunflowers are just one of the many cash crops that are rotated in the area.