Annie Garmendia is widely regarded as one of the top matchmakers in the US and Canada. She started the industry at a very young age when she successfully set up her father with his second wife. Annie found 3 profiles for Sid- find out who they are in this latest segment! More information to start your matchmaking journey, visit: www.cinqe.com

We have the answers to your holiday waste questions! The Basic Rules of Recycling Holiday Gift Wrap Materials Holiday Decorations Brent Bell, Waste Management’s Head of Recycling makes it a Good Day!

Yes, a cocktail can be healthy, have honey and be served for the holidays! Genji Leclair, the owner and bee-keeper of Great Lakes Bee Company shares her recipes with GDNM. Learn more and buy the honey: www.greatlakesbeeco.com

Ayla and Calla Rybicki, creators of Scary Stories for Creepy Kids make it a Good Day! Website: https://linktr.ee/scarystoriesforcreepykids Socials @scarystoriesforcreepykids on Facebook and Instagram

Traverse Connect is the lead economic development organization for the Grand Traverse region, which supports area businesses through a combination of business attraction and retention strategies, talent development efforts, and strategic coordination among partner agencies. Involved with the leadership conference, Ryan Blanck and Brenda McLellan tell us how to get involved.

Kasey Wierzba began her journey at Shady Lane Cellars as assistant winemaker in 2013, rose to winemaker in 2016 and earned her place as executive winemaker and general manager in summer 2022. Prior to her work on Leelanau Peninsula, Wierzba spent seven years in Napa Valley. She worked as a viticulturist for Far Niente Winery and Nickel & Nickel Winery…

Matt and Dawn McCormick are the owners of McCormick Farmz, a budding lavender farm in Wolverine, Michigan. They offer yummy lavender goodies, bath and body products, essential oil and dried lavender. Venturing into their third growing season, McCormick Farmz has 2,000 plants in the ground and is planning for an additional 2,000 plants in 2023. They will host their first…

Dr. LaToya Thompson, PT, owner of Opulence Wines, shares her journey on becoming a certified wine business, gives tips for the industry and talks about the delicious essence of her wines!

During the holidays, it can be difficult to know what to do when someone with dementia visits. But this year, the National Council of Dementia Minds is trying to change that. National Council Executive Director Brenda Roberts and instructor Steven Barrier have some poignant tips on how to interact and treat family members with the disease. And Barrier, who lives…

Sid Simone hosts “Sid’s Scenario,” with a Thanksgiving edition featuring several members of the 9&10 News team. Who is more likely to regulate the number of plates people consume at dinner? Who is the most likely to bring the loudest kids to Thanksgiving? Who is best at picking the wine for the meal? Your questions are answered today on Sid’s…

LIFE IS NOT A DESTINATION; IT’S A JOURNEY. This belief serves as the foundation for the recording of The Journey, the debut project from recording artist and musician Jelando Johnson.  A graduate of Texas Southern University, he spent years as a member of the award- winning TSU Jazz Ensemble. Those skills have led to Jelando laying down grooves with legendary…

Music and food always pair! The Landing Dance Academy was started in 2009 and is located in the heart of downtown Cadillac, Michigan. They provide a professional, nurturing environment for each student. Their principle instructors have trained at the university and professional level and bring their big city experience to Cadillac. We offer classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Irish…

Millionaire Donnie P. has over 20 years of entrepreneur experience – and over one million dollars! The author and CEO sits down with Sid Simone and David Lyden to discuss the secrets to his success. His book, “How to Catch a Mouse With No Cheese: Real World Lessons and Experiences from an Entrepreneur” is available on Amazon.

“Incredible Eats” reinvents the way we eat our food by replacing single-use plastic cutlery with fun and unique edible cutlery. These edible spoons, sporks, straws are vegan, made with non-GMO grains. They stay firm for 20 minutes in hot foods and are available in sweet and savory flavors. The products are carbon and plastic negative-certified, and we are eating them…