Crystal Mountain property owner, Charles Kraus, releases his first book, Thompsonville in Time: A Northwest Michigan Story 1890-2021
“There would be no book if we didn’t live at Crystal Mountain.” THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (September 23, 2021) — It all started with an annual trip up north. Charles Kraus said his parents took him and his siblings from Akron, Ohio, to Glen Lake, Mich., every year during his childhood, a tradition Kraus continued in his adulthood with his wife Judy and their kids every summer for about 25 years. “At the time, the only thing I knew about Thompsonville was the four-way stop at Lincoln Avenue and Thompsonville
Copper Ridge Surgery Center Becomes First ASC in Region to Introduce MOSES Laser
Copper Ridge Surgery Center Becomes First ASC inRegion to Introduce MOSES Laser Michigan’s State-of-the-Art Ambulatory Surgery Center Offers Same-Day Treatment of Kidney Stones and Enlarged Prostate Using the Gold-Standard Technology by LumenisTRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN — September 23 2021 — Copper Ridge Surgery Center, Michigan’s state-of-the-art freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC), has become the first ASC facility in the northern part of the state to offer same-day treatment of kidney stones and
Home Builders Association – Parade of Homes 2021, Announces Winners
Home Builders Association – Parade of Homes 2021, Announces Winners The Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area (HBAGTA) held the 32nd Annual Parade of Homes September 16th-19th. Top area builders showcased eight new and remodeled homes during the four-day event. A select panel of judges toured the houses before the event to determine this year’s category winners. Tour-goers selected the Peoples Choice Award Winners. Judges Awards:Judges Choice Best Overall - Bogard & Sons
The deadline to create a SIMPLE IRA is coming up on October 1st!
The deadline to create a SIMPLE IRA is coming up on October 1st! For a short explanation of SIMPLE IRAs, check out our video below!https://www.facebook.com/intrustcpa/photos/a.185108032014026/1166410760550410/
Michigan Legacy Art Park Hosts Fall Stewardship Days Call for Volunteers
THOMPSONVILLE, MICH – Michigan Legacy Art Park is looking for volunteers to help with Fall Clean up at the Art Park in October. The Art Park is a non-profit organization that relies on the efforts and dedication of volunteers. “With their time, effort, and enthusiasm, so much work can be accomplished in such a short amount of time,” shared Angie Quinn, Executive Director. With approximately two miles of trail and over 50 sculptures to clear around, it takes a team effort. Stewardship Days are the first four
MiddleCoast Brewing Oktoberfest Party
In the heart of downtown Traverse City, MiddleCoast presents our first annual Oktoberfest party on 10/9 from 1pm to 10pm. We've teamed up with our neighbors and friends to provide an awesome grouping of craft beer, live music, and food options. MiddleCoast will be releasing the latest batch of our Marzen (super yummy) and our Fall Fest Pumpkin Marzen will be flowing. With 2 beer tents and 12 taps, your glass will not go empty. Live music will feature our favorite local bands BLT, Stone folk, Broomcloset
Intrust - An Update on Proposed Tax Law Changes
Earlier this summer we talked about potential tax law changes, and we wanted to give you an update as we head into the fall.In this video Jon gives some valuable insight into where the proposed changes stand. We invite you to watch this video.https://www.facebook.com/intrustcpa/photos/a.185108032014026/1161873017670851/
Make it GRAND-Parent Essay Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 08, 2021 CONTACTS:Deborah AllenGrand Traverse PavilionsChief Development/Community Engagement Officer(231) 932-3020dallen@gtpavilions.org Make it GRAND-Parent Essay Winners Announced TRAVERSE CITY, MICH., Sept. 08 – Grand Traverse Pavilions is celebrating the winners of the “Make it Grand-Parent Essay Challenge,” where local grandchildren of all ages were asked to explain in 500 words or less why their
Home Builders Association Announces Successful Golf Outing for Local Scholarship’s
The Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area (HBAGTA) is pleased to announce a successful golf outing scholarship event. The golf outing recently held at Interlochen Golf Course had over 100 golfers and volunteers, and raised over $10,000 in scholarships. “We are delighted with the turnout for this fundraising event. The willingness for groups to play was unmatched and we are delighted with the results that will be given to deserving students,” states Bob O’Hara, Executive Officer of the
Quarterly Tax Estimates due September 15th
It's hard to believe summer is coming to a close and Labor Day is upon us! This means 3rd quarter estimates are coming as well - due on September 15th. Please find this week's video for a quick message about these quarterly estimates. Watch the video.https://www.facebook.com/intrustcpa/photos/a.185108032014026/1156481638209989
Fitzmaurice Garvin Insurance Moves to New Location
Fitzmaurice Garvin Insurance has opened its new office at 13818 S. West Bay Shore Drive Suite 1A, Traverse City, MI 49684 Fitzmaurice Garvin Insurance has been serving customers for over 75 years in the greater Traverse City area. Trina Garvin, Dave Kaplan, and Tanner Kaplan, Principals, are the second and third generations working in the insurance business. They currently employ eleven staff members at this new location. For the last 33 years before the move, the office was located at 735 Woodmere
Crystal Mountain remembers longtime friend and award-winning golf broadcaster, Ben Wright.
It is with heavy hearts to share our longtime friend Ben Wright has passed away at age 88. Ben had a special place within our Crystal Mountain family and he will truly be missed. Wright was the namesake of the former Ben Wright Crystal Mountain Invitational, played at Crystal from 2005 to 2019. For 14 of 15 years, Wright participated in the Invitational and keynoted an evening of story-telling, while building friendships and memories along the way. “I first met Ben in 2005 here at Crystal during what
Nancy van Praag Joins Nowak Cabinets
Nowak Cabinets recently welcomed Nancy van Praag, Designer, to their design team. van Praag joined Nowak Cabinets earlier this year and brings over 25 years of experience in the kitchen and bathroom design business. van Praag is from Texas and has relocated to Traverse City with her son, who attends Interlochen Center for the Arts. With an eye toward balance, scale, texture, and color, van Praag strives to artfully imprint her client's lifestyle and needs into her designs while enhancing the home's
Everyday Millionaires Part 3: Myths About Wealthy People
We are wrapping up our summer book club with a discussion on the myths many people believe about wealthy people! How many of these have you believed and how can you shift your mindset to make room for growing wealth?Thanks again to Exit Realty Paramount for allowing us to film in their office space! We hope you've enjoyed this summer book club.Here's to continued learning this fall!https://www.facebook.com/intrustcpa/photos/a.185108032014026/1152681721923314
Former USA Olympian puts down roots at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (August 23, 2021) – Born and raised in Ludington, Mich., Matthew Hughes has fond childhood memories of traveling to Crystal Mountain every weekend growing up. It all started when his family was introduced to the resort by a family friend. “From 1985-1990 we would drive up Saturday morning, ski all day, drive back, and drive up again Sunday morning to ski all day,” Hughes said. “Eventually, my parents learned to ski and decided we liked it enough they would build a house here.” “The
Crystal Mountain promotes longtime employee to Director of Mountain Operations
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (August 11, 2021) – Mike Cutler has spent his entire 33-year career at Crystal Mountain. He was a 17-year-old Onekama High School student when he was hired as a ticket checker by Michael Call. And now he’s Director of Mountain Operations for the resort. “I started here to get a free ski pass,” said Mike Cutler. “The only other job I had was working summers at the old High Point golf course on M-72, but I would still love to work the winters at Crystal.” In 1996, Cutler took over as
The 2021 Fall Season Lineup from the National Writers Series: 8/9/2021
Today, on National Book Lover's Day, the National Writers Series is proud to announce the Fall 2021 Season of events, with an amazing array of authors set to visit Traverse City, MI, in person and virtually this fall. Gracing the stage is a full roster of new literary superstars, previous NWS favorites, a Young Adult icon, a breakout Michigander, and even a Pulitzer Prize winner. “We responded directly to the requests from our audience for programming this season,” says executive director Jillian
Michigan PGA names Brandon Dean Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (July 26, 2021) — Third time’s a charm. In the last two years, the assistant golf professional at Crystal Mountain has been nominated for the Michigan PGA Special Awards. This year, Brandon Dean wasn’t just nominated, he won. “I was pleased to be nominated again, after being the runner-up the last two years,” said Brandon Dean, assistant golf professional at Crystal Mountain. “It’s very flattering to win this award; to show I am improving my knowledge of the game of golf and the
Former Crystal Mountain Junior Elite golfer wins prestigious KCC Invitational
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (July 26, 2021) — Parker Pickell and his longtime golf partner and friend, Jackson Jones, took home the victory at the 68th installment of the Kalamazoo Country Club Invitational last weekend. The Kalamazoo College athletes defeated Division 1 players and golf professionals, including former invitational champs Kevin Shugars and Andres Echavarria. Pickell and Jones put on an unforgettable performance, with Jones sinking a 40-foot putt to take them to the playoffs, and Pickell clinching
