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Call to subscribe 269.651.5407 FROM THE EDITOR Candice Phelps September/October 2015 Volume 8 Number 4 e have the longest freshwater shoreline in the world, we hold claim to more than 11,000 inland lakes and no matter where Publisher Wyou stand in our great state, you are never more than 85 miles Daniel Tollefson from the shore of a Great Lake. Michigan is truly a world of wonder. For those on social media Managing/Design Editor sites, you’ve most likely read posts about the things that make Candice Phelps Michigan “unique.” The lists are eye-opening, even for those who have lived their entire lives in the Wolverine state — which, by the way, is Contributing Writers no longer home to any wolverines. Rosalie Currier Eric Weaver, a Michigan native, created the website David Farr www.michigannative.com. There you can find great information about Christy Hart-Harris our state, as well as a “dictionary” of terms that seem to only relate to Laura Kurella Michigan and its residents. Dick Magee Here are just a few of the terms, taken from Weaver’s website, Michelle Patrick we Michiganders use frequently. It seems others find them strangely Don Reid odd: Jef Rietsma I Crick: Creek. Troy Tennyson I Davenport: Sofa. I Dethaw: to thaw or de-ice. “I gotta go dethaw my snowmo- Regional Advertising Director bile.” Lisa Vickers I Doorwall: a sliding glass door. This really is a weird one. I Euchre: a card game which is popular in Michigan and seem- Advertising Manager ingly, no where else, except maybe parts of Ohio. Joe Debiak I FIPs: for those who live in southwestern Michigan towns, an acronym for tourists from Illinois: “Friendly Illinois People.” Advertising Representatives I Geez-o-pete!: Related: "Geez-Louise!" A Michigan expletive for Justine Angel polite company, having something to do with Jesus and St. Peter. Reinette Arbogast I Glovebox: U.S. equivalent: glove compartment. Do you sup- Judy Broadworth pose that, at one time, people actually kept gloves in it, instead of nap- Sheila McCrea kins, Altoids, and tire pressure checkers? Taw n ey S t e re t t I A Good One: a good day. Proper Michigan etiquette is to say Todd Ware “have a good one!” I How ‘zit goin’? In other parts of the world, the equivalent of Graphic Artists “what’s up?” or “how are you?” Brandie Hambright I Kiddycorner: Kitty-corner. Elsewhere in the U.S.: catty-corner. Courtney Hambright I Lookit! Sometimes, we, uhh, have a tendency to end sentences Carla Ludwick with a preposition, like. Sandy Mielcarek I Party Store: U.S. equivalent: liquor store. I The Plant: any factory (usually automotive). Shoreline is published by the I SecretariahState: U.S. equivalent: Department of Motor Sturgis Journal, 209 John St., Sturgis, MI, Vehicles. a GateHouse Media newspaper. I Trolls: people from the Lower Peninsula, who, in the minds of email: [email protected] Yoopers, live “under the bridge.” (269) 651-5407 (800) 686-5653 Copyright © 2015 We may have a unique was of expressing ourselves in Michigan, but there’s no mistaking the beauty of our state, especially in the fall. Sit back, take it all in and enjoy this issue of Shoreline.

Page 4 Shoreline September/October NAVIGATION 2015 COVER 22 20 HIGHLIGHTING THE TREASURES OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY THE SEASON FOR SOUP

PUTTING TOGETHER A STONE SOUP COOKOUT 12

LOCAL VINEYARDS, 25 34 UNIQUE VINTAGES LEARNING ABOUT LAKE ECOLOGY 16 WELCOME TO ZIMMYVILLE 26 34 PUMPKINS: FIRE ASTAPLE PATROL OF AUTUMN ON LOCAL MONITORING LAKES WATER QUALITY

Page 8 Shoreline CALENDAR September 6 THREE RIVERS HARMONY FEST 19 APPLE FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. downtown Coldwater 7 LABOR DAY 20-26 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 12 GRANGE FAIR County fairgrounds, STURGIS Centreville TOY RUN

12 23 UNION CITY FIRST DAY HERITAGE DAYS OF AUTUMN Featuring crafts, a car show, Riverside Cemetery tour and more 26 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY 12 IN CONCERT CONSTANTINE Shipshewana Event Center HARVEST FESTIVAL Shipshewana, Ind. Rib cookoff and more, downtown Constantine

Page 10 Shoreline CALENDAR October 3 TREASURES OF 22 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY MICKEY GILLEY Dinner and drinks at Shipshewana The Local and coffee, Event Center dessert and a mystery at Shipshewana, Ind. the historical St. Joseph County courthouse in Centreville trchamber.com 24-25 PUMPKIN TRAIL RIDE Little River Railroad, 11 Coldwater. Every Saturday and THREE RIVERS Sunday in October FALL COLOR TOUR (517) 279-7687 trchamber.com 24-25 12 HAUNTED TEMPLE Last two weekends COLUMBUS DAY of October (Friday & Saturday) Masonic Temple, Coldwater (517) 278-3079 16-18 THE ADVENTURES 31 OF RIKKI HALLOWEEN TIKKI TAVI Halloween parades in Bronson, Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater Coldwater and Quincy

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VineSTORY AND PHOTOS BY TROY TENNYSON urning fruit into wine is a complex process requiring patience and inventiveness. TAnd just across the state line near Fremont, Ind., are two locally-owned vineyards creating their own unique vintages. Pam and Larry Satek have operated a commercial vineyard in Angola, Ind., since 1992 when they decided to take an old apple orchard purchased by Pam's great-grandfa- ther in 1915 and turn it into a vineyard. At the time, they sold grapes to other Indiana wineries with the idea of eventually opening a winery as a “retirement” business. After years of planning, Satek Winery opened in 2001 with 12 wines released during the first season. Since then, Satek Winery has expanded its vineyard format from its original two acres to four, and now grows a variety of grapes onsite, including DeChaunac, Steuben, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Marechal Foch and Golden Muscat. The winery also contracts with several local growers, purchas- ing grapes from throughout the region. Less hardy varieties that strug- gle to grow in the surrounding climate are bought from neighboring states. Today, Satek Winery is home to more than 25 different wines, ranging from dry and semi-dry wines, to semi-sweet and sweet wines. Satek’s top seller is 101 Lakes Red, a semi-sweet red wine, chocked full of intense concord character. It’s a wine that is not only delicious, but outsells their next top three wines combined. Satek Winery has garnered several awards, including the 2014 French American Wine of the Year at the Indy International Wine

Page 12 Shoreline Competition with their Satek Winery Kreibaum Bay Larry's Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., every day except Easter, Thanksgiving, Luscious Red from 2013. The Christmas and New Year’s Day. award-winning wine is a her- Contact: (260) 495-9463 itage-style dry red wine, Online: www.satekwinery.com. blended with a variety of Satek Winery can also be followed on Twitter, YouTube, Indiana grapes — most Instagram and Facebook. notably the Chambourcin. Satek has been chosen Briali Vineyards as Best in Class at the Indy Hours: Noon-6 p.m. International Wine Monday through Thursday; Competition 15 times over 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday through Sunday. the course of the last decade, Contact: (260) 316-5156 including three separate Online: brialivineyards.com wines in the 2014 competi- tion. Just a few miles away, Briali Vineyards can be found on the rolling hills of Country Meadows Golf Course in Fremont, Ind. Astrongdedicationto environmental care and respect for nature led long time friends and business

Shoreline Page 13 The tasting room at Briali Vineyards partners, Brian and Alicia Moeller, to join together in planting and nurturing 13 differ- ent varieties of grapevines using biodynamic techniques — an advanced from of organic farming. By using eco-friendly practices in the vineyard, they found success in cultivating superior fruit. Crafting great grapes into qual- ity wine led to the opening of Briali Vineyards and Winery in the fall of 2012. Briali is a small winery, filled with dark wood and an old school charm. Briali Vineyards specializes in dry red wines, which are some of the best in the area, due in large part to the Moellers and their studies in California regarding the wine-mak- ing process. Briali features two semi-sweet to sweet wines that prove to be best sellers. Niagara, a 2014 vintage, is a sweet white wine that features Michigan grown grapes, while the Dragon's Red Wine is a sweet, jammy red wine, that is “unapologeti- cally, unpretentiously yummy.”

Page 14 Shoreline between set dates five times a year. Though he could do the work by himself, Shafer said it’s much easier having his wife nearby, as the numbers he reads Keeping tabs on can be verbally passed on and are recorded in a well-worn note- book they’ve been using for more than the past decade. The state relies on the information to maintain data on a lake’s progression from mesotrophic to eutrophic. The latter state is less desirable from a water-quality standard and is exac- erbated by the presence of septic tanks as well as fertilizer run- off from farms and yards, Shafer said. Some of the data Shafer collects is recorded online, while WATER other samples must be delivered in person to a state office off D Avenue north of Kalamazoo. At the end of a calendar year, all the data Shafer and his counterparts across the state have accumulated is tabulated and made available through the DEQ’s website. Shafer said based on what he has seen, Fishers Lake isn’t in perfect health but it remains well enough to support the residences around it and Quality recreation activities on it. “And it probably will be for a long time,” he said. Asserting his own opinion, however, Shafer said the lake’s health is compromised by the use of seawalls and the lack STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEF RIETSMA of a sewer-treatment system. Both matters, he said, have been and will always be touchy subjects amongst Fishers Lake resi- ith a workbag full of tools, aquatic instruments, a notepad and an assort- dents. ment of odd devices, Eric Shafer looks as if he’s on a scavenger hunt “We’ve been here 30 years and it’s a beautiful, spring-fed when boarding his pontoon boat at his Fishers Lake residence. W lake that hasn’t really shown me any noticeable changes in the As his wife, Georgina, backs the boat away from the dock at their Lockport 13 years I’ve been doing the testing,” he said. “I hope it can Township residence, Shafer sorts through the bag and double checks that he has maintain this level of quality for generations to come.” everything. Testing started in 2002 when he was president of the lake About 10 minutes later, they are at the deepest part of the lake. Shafer association, but Shafer said he did not inherit the job until three moves toward the bow and starts a series of tests that will keep him engaged for years later. The testing costs the lake association $217 annually at least the next 20 minutes. and Shafer always gives a summary at its annual meeting. The work Shafer performs is actually a battery of tests to gather data about the lake and its water quality. It is performed according to the Cooperative Lakes Online: www.micorps.net Monitoring Program guidelines as part of the Michigan Clean Water Corps, under the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Shafer said his work is through a volunteer partnership for Michigan’s inland lakes. He has done the testing for Fishers Lake since 2002. Shafer noted there are 200 lakes in the state and five — Fishers, Corey, Klinger, Perrin and Portage lakes — in St. Joseph County that have people who do the testing. “What we’re doing here is establishing long-term information, and one year of information provides a snapshot,” he said. “But several years of data when pieced together can start to reveal some pretty solid information. It’s all about what quantity of nutrients are loading into the lake.” One of the more critical tools provided to Shafer is called a Secchi disk, a device named after its creator, an Italian professor who tested waters in Mediterranean bays in the late 1800s. Attached to a tape measure, the gauge allows Shafer to take water clarity readings at various depths. Shafer uses another tool, a probing device that provides a digital readout, for an idea of phosphorous levels. Phosphorous, of course, produces algae, which compromises water clarity. Other measures Shafer takes provide data on chlorophyll, dissolved oxygen and temperature. He said some tests are performed just twice a year, others are conducted every two weeks. Meanwhile, chlorophyll readings are to be taken Eric Shafer performs a battery of tests to gather data about Fishers Lake and its water quality.

Page 16 Shoreline Shoreline Page 17 Volunteers needed to collect water samples STORY AND PHOTO BY JEF RIETSMA encourages anyone interested to contact her. She said two county school districts are The St. Joseph County Conservation already taking advantage of the surveys and District is looking for volunteers to assist with a making an ecology lesson out of them. Students collection-and-documentation project taking from Burr Oak are committed to working the place on various dates over the next month. stretch of the Prairie River, while Three Rivers Carolyn Grace, executive director of the students will man a portion of the St. Joseph Centreville-based agency, said help is needed to River, Grace said. collect and identify microorganisms that will be Her counterpart in Cass County, Justin taken from water samples in nine different Miller, will take samples in the Cass County por- spots in four rivers and one creek. tion of the Rocky River. The collections must take place between “It’s the first time we’ve ever done this Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 in a 300-foot stretch of kind of a survey and we were able to get a start- water. The collections do not need to occur up grant from the Great Lakes Commission to simultaneously. purchase mainly some equipment we’ll need,” Carolyn Grace shows a “There are some other details that we can she said, adding the grant was just shy of collection net used to explain to anyone interested, but basically $4,000. “What I like about this is how it can be collect microorganisms we’re looking to identify the various organisms used as a teaching tool … as a former teacher, I from water samples. in the water, which will give us a clue to the find this a very exciting opportunity.” water quality of our rivers and creeks,” Grace said. “This isn’t She said supplies will be provided, and participants will something being done in response to a problem, thankfully.” have to collect water samples at various points in each water- The waterways are: the St. Joseph, Portage, Rocky and way. Prairie rivers, and Spring Creek in Nottawa Township. Grace Grace can be reached at 467-6336, ext. 5. The agency’s said the work dates have not yet been identified, but she website is: www.stjoecountycd.com.

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any mesmerizing tales are spun to make childhood a bit more interesting and entertaining. However, time for such Mfolklore wanes as adulthood creeps in, leaving us less and Season for less room for frolic to reside. “Not for us,” said Karin Malesh of Sturgeon Lake in Colon. “Our group is always looking for ways to add in some childhood antics whenever we can. We already have a Welcome Back Summer party, a Pontoon Progressive Potluck Party, a Christmas party and a STONE Spring Tea party so, we decided that we needed something for autumn as well. That’s when I suggested a Stone Soup Party.” The stone soup idea is perfect because it begins with a stone being placed at the bottom of a cauldron. Then the beef base, meat, SOUP spices and V-8 juices are added. Page 20 Shoreline Stone Awesome Apple Dip (Vegetable) Soup By Linda Held By Karin Malesh 2 cups brown sugar brown sugar and condensed milk until sugar is 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk dissolved. Remove from heat and add butter and chuck roast, cubed 1/2 cup butter vanilla. Stir until smooth then chill. In a deep dish 1 Tbsp. oil 1teaspoonvanilla or pie plate, spread the cheese out to form an 2 cups water 8ouncescreamcheese even layer then pour caramel sauce over. Sprinkle 4cupsV-8(usebothregularand 1/2 cup Heath bar bits with Heath Bar bits and nuts and serve with apple spicy) 1/2 cup nuts slices. 3-10 1/2 oz. cans condensed beef 2 apples Slice apples then place slices in apple juice that broth 1quartofapplejuicewithvitaminC contains vitamin C for 20 minutes – or until serv- 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed In a saucepan over low heat, combine and stir ing — to prevent browning. 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2bayleaves 1-14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained Ninety-Minute Beer Bread 2 cups red wine By Mary Jo Sharp 1cupeachofthefollowing:corn, 3/4 cup beer both packages yeast. Add warm beer mixture, potatoes, green beans, carrots, 2 tablespoons honey salt and rye flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in celery, cabbage, onion 1 tablespoon butter remaining flour mixture and enough additional 1-can black beans (rinsed and 1/2 cup warm water white flour (about another cup to 1 1/4 cup) to drained) 2 packages active dry yeast make a soft dough. On a floured board, knead In Dutch oven, brown meat, half 2 teaspoon salt until smooth — about 4 minutes. Shape into a at a time, in hot oil: drain fat. Stir 1 1/4 cups rye flour ball and place in greased 8" round pan, turning to in water, beef broth, V-8, oregano, 1 1/2 cups white flour grease top. Flatten to fit pan. Cover. Let rise in marjoram, pepper and bay Combine beer, honey and butter then heat until warm place for 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce warm (05 -110 degrees) no hotter. In a large for 25-30 minutes or till done. Remove from pan heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. warm, mixing bowl, combine warm water and and let cool. Discard bay leaves. Stir in toma- toes, corn, potatoes, green beans, carrots, celery, black beans, cabbage, wine and onion. Return to boiling, reduce heat. Four Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Ramekins Simmer, covered, about 30 min- By Sherry Parr utes more or until vegetables are Ramekins Base: Crumble Vanilla wafers Place gently on the wafer crumbs in ramekins. tender. Filling: Spread a small amount of Nutella or melted Combine: chocolate over filling. Top with whipped topping. Wind & Willow’s Pumpkin Pie Cheese ball & Chill before serving. Decorate with colored sugar, Dessert Mix candy corn, candy pumpkins or wafer crumbs. 8ozcreamcheese 6 to 8 oz of whipped topping

The ‘Villagers’ each bring ingredi- but added appetizers, breads and For those who love folklore, it’s ents from their pantry and pour it into desserts,” she said. “We did find that the interesting to look back on the original the cauldron. The order is based on the soup cooks fast over a fire and at times, stone soup story, which was published cooking time. Wine is the last ingredient we had to raise the cauldron to slow the in London in 1808. added. cooking process, but it made the party Classified by folklorists as an Karin said putting the Stone Soup even more adventurous.” Aarne-Thompson-Uther type 1548 folk- party together was easy. Like all their themed parties, this tale, this is a folktale that lands in the “We simply followed the story, one has become an annual event. “clever man” category.

Shoreline Page 21 St. Joseph County ures’ easseries continues with ‘Tr murder mystery dinner

STORY AND PHOTO BY JEF RIETSMA Trammell said a company that specializes in mur- der mysteries and will feature some actors of its own is he “Discover the Treasures of St. Joseph County” in charge of staging the second half of the evening. series hit a home run in its debut with a once-in-a- Trammell said a variety of clues and other information Tlifetime opportunity to have dinner inside the will be provided to participants. Langley Covered Bridge in 2013. She said she understands not everyone may be as Last year’s follow-up at Rawson’s King Mill Park eager to be a part of the mystery. As a result, those who in Leonidas Township provided the picturesque setting are more interested in watching will have an opportuni- organizers had envisioned. ty to serve in that capacity. The third annual “Treasures” event takes place in “I interviewed some people who were in a mur- October and will be staged at another historic venue: der mystery put on by this group at Henderson Castle the St. Joseph County Courthouse. in Kalamazoo and they said nothing but positive Christy Trammell, executive director of the Three things,” Trammell said. “We eventually met with (com- Rivers Area Chamber, said the Centreville landmark pany representatives) at the courthouse so they could will be the site of “Mystery at the Courthouse,” a mur- get an idea of the parameters we have to work with, der mystery and dinner. and they fell in love with the place. They are really She said the courthouse is a perfect fit for the excited.” “Treasures” series. There is room for 120 people to participate and “When we started this, we knew there were by mid-August, Trammell said about half the tickets unique and cool places and buildings to highlight in St. had already been sold. They are $60 per person and Joseph County,” Trammell said. “Our courthouse is def- include a meal at The Local, and dessert and coffee at initely one of those places, though it surprises me how the courthouse. many people I know who have never been inside it.” Like the Langley Covered Bridge, the courthouse The event starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at The Local, a and its use for the event could very well be a once-in-a- downtown Centreville eatery that opened earlier this lifetime opportunity. year. Trammell said she pitched the idea to its owners “We are very thankful to the county commission- when this year’s “Treasures” plans were coming togeth- ers for letting us use their area to stage this event,” er. There was no hesitation in their reply. Trammell said. “I don’t want to push my luck and ever “This was even before they opened for business ask again, so this is, indeed, a rare opportunity.” and they were on board right away,” Trammell said. The event is sponsored by Century Bank and “That will be a great start to the evening before we Trust, Kadant Johnson and Armstrong International. head over to the courthouse, where we will witness For ticket information or to find out more, what I’ve been calling real courtroom drama.” Trammell can be reached at (269) 278-8193.

Pattie Bender, a member of the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce Board, and Christy Trammell, chamber director, are busy promoting the chamber-sponsored murder/mystery dinner event, which will take place at the county courthouse Oct. 3.

Page 22 Shoreline Shoreline Page 23 Jane Herbert, senior Lake water resource educator, took part in the Shoreline ecology Landscape Workshop June 27 at Fabius Township Hall, near class Three Rivers. Herbert is helping promote a lake ecology and offered management educa- tion online program, which starts in online October. STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEF RIETSMA

SU Extension is offering lake ecology and management education online Mstarting in October. According to Jane Herbert, senior water resource educator for MSU Extension, the course returns with “Introduction to Lakes Online Course,” a six-unit series spe- cially designed for lakefront property owners, lake association members, lake-improvement board representatives, local government offi- cials, natural-resource professionals and K-12 educators. The program was previously taught at locations around the state in a face-to-face setting, Herbert said. “With the new Introduction to Lakes Online Course, students will have week-by- week, 24-7 access to the six online units from the comfort of their home or office,” she said. “Complete with lectures, activities, resources, discussion forums and live-chat sessions.” The series will focus weekly on: I Lake ecology. I Lakes and their watersheds. I Lakes and their shorelines. I Michigan water law. I Aquatic plant management. I Citizen involvement in lake management. To receive a certificate of completion, prospective partici- pants must complete all weekly assignments, including quizzes. Herbert said all course instructors are MSU Extension edu- cators or specialists. “The fall offering begins at noon Oct. 6 and ends at noon Nov. 17,” Herbert said. Cost is $75. Registration and additional program details are online at: www.msue.anr.msu.edu then under the search “introduction to lakes.”

Shoreline Page 25 Page 26 Shoreline Pick a PUMPKIN STORY BY CHRISTY HART-HARRIS

hat is Halloween without pumpkins? WThe National Agricultural Statics Services found in 2012, “nearly 12.4 million cwt (hundredweight) of pumpkins, up from 10.7 million cwt in 2011, were harvested from 47,800 acres. The top pumpkin production state was Illinois, followed by California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan.” In most families, it’s a tradition to gather the kids for a trip to a local pumpkin patch every October. The kids scout the vast field of green and orange to find a perfectly round pumpkin to carve for Halloween. Hoff Vegetable Farm in Coldwater offers four acres of pumpkins ranging in size and price. Pumpkins are pre-picked at Hoffs and harvested in late September. “We have a lot of traffic, some of the same families every year,” said oper- ator Mike Hoff. “We think this year will be even better with the eonomy going up.” Selecting a pumpkin and carving the scariest face you can is a ritual at down on Nov. 1. Those at the festival surrounding counties offer a variety of Halloween, but why do we do it? would use turnips or gourds to hold patches for pumpkin-picking pleasure. It is widely believed pumpkins light from burning coal as a way to keep Nottawa Fruit Farm east of originated in North America since evil spirits at bay. Centreville is a family-friendly farm with pumpkin seeds dating back from 7000 to When European settlers arrived in activites centered around the hayride. 5500 B.C. have been located in Mexico. North America they found the native With 10 acres of pumpkins, there is sure Pumpkins were a staple in the diet of pumpkin to be larger and easier to carve to be a variety of shapes and sizes. Native American Indians, centuries and with that, the modern day jack-o- “We have nine sequential activi- before the pilgrims arrived. lantern was created. ties for the kids, if the kids come the par- It all started over 3,000 years ago If you are looking for a local ents are free,” said owner Eleanor Iott. as part of the Celtic celebration of pumpkin patch to take the kids to or if “The hayride takes the kids to each Samhain (meaning summer’s end). you are a kid at heart and still enjoy activity and the pumpkin is included. The festival was held from sun- carving a traditional face or an elaborate They get to pick their own pumpkin out down on Oct. 31 and lasted through sun- spooky Halloween scene on a pumpkin, of the field.”

Shoreline Page 27 Where to find a pumpkin

Calhoun County St. Joseph County Branch County

Black Cat Pumpkin Patch offers Green Valley Campground The M60 Corn Maze and pumpkins, horse-drawn hay pumpkin patch has pre-picked Pumpkin Patch runs Sept. 11 rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, pumpkins, a fall festival, snacks through Oct. 31 and is located wagon rides and an assortment and refreshment stand, picnic on M-60 in Union City. Each of ornamental crops. area, petting zoo, farm animals year the maze is different. This Located at 12987 G Drive South, and more. Located at 25499 year's maze will be in the shape in Marshall, the pumpkin patch West Fawn River Road in of the American Eagle. The third is open weekends in October Sturgis, the patch is open M60 Corn Maze is sponsored by from 12-6 p.m. with horse-drawn Friday and Saturday from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic wagon rides to the patch 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from Church. Pricing varies by age available from 1-5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday and number of attendees through Thursday by in a group. To schedule Bosserd Family Farm offers appointment only for groups of a group time, email patch-picked pumpkins in the 20 or more. [email protected] or field and ones already gathered, call Carol at (269) 832-8275. a corn maze, straw or hay bale Nottawa Fruit Farm - pumpkins, maze, child-sized hay bale hayrides, strawberries and Hoff's Vegetable Farm is a maze, corn cannon, raspberries. The farm is located staple in Branch County. Serving tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon at 24976 M-86 in Sturgis. Open residents for decades, the farm rides, pre-picked produce, in October from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. is locally owned and operated petting zoo, farm animals, They offer U-pick pumpkins, and offers pre-picked pumpkins, school tours and more. The farm hayrides, farm animals and gourds, corn and more. Located is located at 14721 Verona Road family activities every weekend at 695 Marshall Rd., Coldwater, in Marshall. Events are up and in October — group tours are they are open daily (seasonally) running starting in September available by appointment. The 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more through Oct. 31. farm's market offers homegrown information call 278-2011. fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, Harveys Farm harvests honey and more. The Orchard Beach Farm also offers strawberries, blueberries, Amish-style bakery has pumpkins for Halloween and raspberries, pumpkins and fresh-baked pies, cookies other activities. The farm is chestnuts. Located at 2651 15 and rolls. located at 130 Orchard Trail/122 Mile Road in Tekonsha, the farm Loch Haven Lane, Quincy, is open seven days a week Michigan and open Tuesday during pumpkin season through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in October. For more information call (517) 639-8198. LaGrange County

Bell Garden offers gourds, pumpkins and mums. Located at 6775 S 400 E, Wolcotville, Ind. Open seven days a week. (260) 854- 2712.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEF RIETSMA downriver. Owners of the canoe- and kayak-rental com- panies in the county have told him the stretch from the t. Joseph County’s development of a so-called Centreville park to Hoshel Road is the most popular of River Trail is on course and showing promise, its clients because of the ease of paddling and just-right Sthanks in large part to parks and recreation length between the two locations. Director Jaymes MacDonald. With those two developments quickly knocked off The master plan, developed by St. Joseph-based his to-do list, MacDonald looked ahead. Edgewater Resources, highlights 18 locations as ideal “In the whole scheme of things, I can see us hav- places to put-in and take-out kayaks and canoes at ing a long-range plan of anywhere from three to five strategic points throughout the county. It is viewed as a years,” he said. “Parks and rec has other things to work blueprint to making the county’s rivers better accessible. on in addition, so we can’t just drop all our other com- Though MacDonald said it could take up to five mitments and focus solely on improving all 18 places, years to complete the improvements at all 18 sites, he is but we’ll try to stay on track.” off to an impressive start. The master plan was assembled earlier this year Over the course of seven days in June, he and following two public-input sessions during which com- parks and recreation department staff members ments about a river-trail concept were fielded. revamped Hoshel Canoe Park in Lockport Township. Five high-priority locations identified for The makeover included a new foot bridge over a stream improved access were the Portage River at Parkville to access the park area, and the addition of about 10 Road in Park Township, the Prairie River at Hoshel Park cubic yards of limestone to provide better footing for in Lockport Township, Fawn River at East Fawn River paddlers either putting in or removing their watercraft Road in Fawn River Township, and the St. Joseph River from the Prairie River. A new sign was also added. at M-66 in Leonidas Township and Withers Road at the In July, it took MacDonald and a staff member border of Florence and Constantine townships. about half a day to improve access to the Prairie River. Greg Weykamp, president of Edgewater The work included laying down limestone and creating Resources, said the master plan is solid and he agrees awatercraft“slide”intothewater.Atthetime, that promoting St. Joseph County as a paddle-friendly MacDonald said he was disappointed the village-owned county will reap the rewards commissioners envisioned property in Centreville was not more user friendly. when they agreed last summer to fund $89,000 for “It’s a beautiful, shaded setting right on the Edgewater to develop the master plan. water, and it’s not unusual to drive by here at noon and Awebsiteincludingtherivertrailtag“St.Joe see all sorts of people parked in their cars and eating H2O” went live last week and can be found through the lunch,” he said, adding that he was going to attend county’s home page: www.stjosephcountymi.org. Centreville’s next village council meeting and talk about “It’s a great website and the county commission- better promoting the park. ers have good reason to be excited about it,” Within two weeks, there was a picnic table and MacDonald said. “We get a lot of people coming into garbage can at the unnamed park. MacDonald said he the county to canoe and kayak, and it’s a revenue has simply been calling it the Prairie River Park. stream that is great for the county and it’s good to see He said improving water access at the park was that people are taking advantage of our greatest natural important because Hoshel Canoe Park is the next stop resources.”

St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Director Jaymes MacDonald shows the newly developed canoe and kayak launch at the Prairie River off Covered Bridge Road in Centreville. Shoreline Page 31 Off the Beaten Path ‘Zimmyville’Welcome to

Page 34 Shoreline Zimmy’s Tavern Zimmy’s Tavern WHERE: 69608 Union Sunset Blvd. Union, Mich. STORY AND PHOTOS BY LAURA KURELLA noticed. “It’s so much more peaceful and 49130 relaxing out here.” HOURS: hile enjoying a relaxing drive The server was pleasant and Monday through along U.S. 12 with my neigh- handed us menus. Sunday, Wbors, Josh, Jenny and Zander Looking it over, Josh surmised, 11 a.m. - Palmer, our evening appetites caused us “The low price on the beer might be midnight CONTACT:: to swerve a bit south to an unfamiliar why.” (269) place — Zimmy’s Tavern — a place curi- Glancing over the menu, I had to 641-5317 ously crowded on this early Tuesday agree but also caution, “That still doesn’t evening. tell us how good the food is. For that, “They must be offering something we will have to wait and see.” special,” I mused. Reserving judgments, we all steak & cheese in portions that were Entering, we were not surprised gasped when the appetizers arrived. almost impossible for us to finish. to find the place noisy and crowded. The size of the spicy shrimp was After enjoying my Taco Tuesday Scanning the loud, packed room, not portioned like an appetizer, but tacos, I had to sit back. Jenny sighed, “This place must offer rather a family-sized treat. “This is just incredible, isn’t it, something really great.” “I could make a meal out of that guys?” After waiting for a few minutes shrimp alone,” Josh said. “It’s delicious!” Zander replied. and not being greeted, I yelled to the “Look at the pizza bread,” Jen “The little guy’s right,” Josh bartender, “Do we seat ourselves?” said. “It’s big enough to be a meal for added. Shaking her head in the affirma- two.” “He is, indeed,” Jen said. tive, Josh was quick to scan the space Tasting even better than they I guess we solved our Tuesday and find an open table out on the deck. looked, our tummies were happy, espe- mystery. Zimmy’s is most definitely “Isn’t it strange that the best table cially when our oversized mains started worth a little zigzag off the beaten in the house, is the last to be taken?” I to arrive — tacos, burritos and Philly path.

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Fire boat in service in Branch County STORY AND PHOTOS BY DON REID years and got rid of it. A volunteer department on Norman Lake near Charlotte, N.C., bought the rigid he Quincy Volunteer Fire District covers a million inflatable boat and changed the motors. acres of water on the east side of Branch County In 2011, Quincy Chief Kurt Barve saw the boat Twhich is why, in 2011, the association purchased a advertised for sale and paid $20,000 for the watercraft. fire boat. “We had no way of responding to an emer- The 1999 Hurricane Zodiac was made for the gency on water,” Barve said. U.S. Coast Guard, which blew up the motors after two The DNR was cutting back on officers and the

Page 38 Shoreline Branch County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol was not storing any boats on the south chain of lakes. “We needed to be able to get out on the water when seconds counts,” he said. Designated as Branch County Fire Marine 1, the watercraft is more than a fire boat. “We provide everything we can pro- vide,” Barve said. “We start with emergency services for LifeCare ambulance. We even carry supplies they need so they don’t have to bring equipment.” The boat is equipped with an AED and floating backboards, along with a stokes bas- ket to transport patients and even first aid kits. “We have been flagged down when someone cut his foot,” the chief said. The fire boat is docked at Cottonwood Resort campground on Marble Lake which Barve and his wife own. “If we need to get out, I can jump in and go,” he said. “It’s all about response time for us.” The fire boat commander, Fire Sgt. Scott

Shoreline Page 39 Sergent, lives directly across the lake when he is working as a there are emergencies on the water. Coldwater Police sergeant. “You never want to try to commandeer someone’s pri- Since the boat was purchased, use on Marble Lake has vate boat,” he said, adding that often can’t be done and the increased. boat isn’t equipped to handled the emergencies. “We make “There is a house on an island on the lake and the sand- sure the patient is taken care of responsibly.” bar is really grown in popularity,” Barve said. “There are a lot Because of the cost of operation, the department does of people out there.” not patrol with it. It is taken out each month to run the engines He said during hot boat races on Marble Lake there and test equipment and train. It also appears in boat parades. were some accidents and there have been several fires on Marine 1 is in the water April until late October, boats. docked on the lake until winter ice forces it into the station. The small, shallow, draft fire boat was used for a house Even then it can be taken out if there is thin enough ice for the fire last year. The house was at the water’s edge. powerful motors to break. The watercraft also serves the fire department in anoth- Because of its small size, it can cover all of the south er key role. chain except Coldwater Lake. The boat will not fit under the “It can draft water – suck water out of the lake and send bridge leading into that lake which is in the Lakeland fire dis- it to our other trucks,” Barve said. “It has a 500-gallon-a trict. In extreme emergencies it can be trailered, but not quick- minute Hale pump mounted on the front.” ly. With the pump is a nozzle which will shoot water a The first response for Marine 1 came before it had thousand feet. Barve said firefighters must train to use it been put in service in June 2011. An inboard motor caught fire because the pump is so powerful it will drive the boat. and drifted into the shoreline on Randall Lake on Branch With twin 50 hp engines mounted on the rear, “the boat County’s north chain. must be at half throttle to keep the boat steady or it moves you Fire caught in the swampy south shore area of the backward when water sprays from the nozzle. lake known as Hog Hill across from the public access at “It is safer and easier to turn the boat in the direction Narrows Road. Coldwater Fire could not get to the boat or the you want to shoot the water so it does not get out of control,” swampy grass fire. the chief said. Less than 20-minutes after the call, Barve and other Six members of the volunteer crew trained with the Quincy firefighters arrived with their new boat. After dousing Monroe County Sheriff’s Department where they use a similar the shore, they put out the burning hull. boat to patrol Lake Erie. Barve said the boat is the right size for his chain of People who use the lake realize the value, especially as lakes. The fire boat that replaced it on Norman Lake cost lake use grows. Chief Barve said it is important to have when $500,000 and would not fit in the water here.

Page 40 Shoreline Live Here. Work Here. PLAY HERE! Nice 2 bedroom full bath living above a turn key pizza/deli restaurant. This location is perfect for enjoying lake living with the possibility of running your own business. Located near all-sports, pristine Klinger Lake, you are close to public Support for MS shore walk appreciated access. Owner would train buyers. $255,000

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Shoreline Page 41 Scott Koenigsfeld checked out the action on Corey Lake, where more than 25 kids involved in Three Rivers Area Mentoring participated in the annual "Reeling in the Future" event.

Payton Johnson, 10, and his dad, Garland Johnson, were given autographs from pro fisherman Mark Zona.

Captain Ron Linton gives some help to Payton Johnson during the "Reeling in the Future" fishing event on Corey Captain Ron Davis, with help from first mate Doug Punches Lake.The ninth annual event was sponsored by the Shelbe Bruystens casts her line in at the bow, fishes with Johnathon Haisma. Three Rivers Area mentoring program. hopes of catching a big one. Corey Lake the scene for ‘Reeling in the Future’

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEF RIETSMA

ayton Johnson’s explanation describing what he Lake, led by Three Rivers-area pro fisherman Scott with volunteers who provide their time, watercraft and fish- Kelley-Martinez, who had a three-pound haul, and enjoys most about the annual “Reeling in the Future” Koenigsfeld. About 25 people participated in this year’s July ing expertise. Bruystens, who reeled in a 1 pound, 9 ounce fish, will join Pfishing event hit squarely on the head why organizers 18 event. The morning started early but on a high note, as Koenigsfeld and other volunteers for a Lake Erie fishing trip plan to ensure its longevity. Koenigsfeld started “Reeling in the Future” in 2007 Centreville-area resident and pro fisherman Mark Zona later this year. “It’s more fun being in a boat and out on the water,” and said he is excited for the event to hit its decade mile- spent half an hour signing autographs and posing for pic- Bobbi Schoon, TRAM executive director, said she is the 10-year-old Three Rivers resident said. “That’s why I stone next year. tures. Zona even encouraged the group to climb aboard his excited about next year’s landmark “Reeling in the Future.” love this.” “When this got its start, I felt it was important for the boat and pose for a picture with him. “It took a lot of effort from a lot of people and some Prior to the ninth annual event in July, Johnson’s only kids to have a day of fun, even if they don’t fish,” he said. During their abbreviated fishing time – an incoming very generous donors to make this work, and I appreciate fishing experience was along the shore of the St. Joseph “It seems every year we get more and more sponsors, and storm limited this year’s event to about three hours – Alex so very much everything everyone has done to keep this River at the Three Rivers Dam and further upstream at the that means a lot because that tells me they see the value, Kelley-Martinez, Blake Anthony and Juan Ramirez-Pinacho great tradition going for nine years now,” she said. “There Langley Covered Bridge. too, in providing something positive for our area youth.” were the top three anglers amongst the boys. wasn’t a boy or girl out there today who didn’t have a good Sponsored by Three Rivers Area Mentoring, “Reeling “Reeling in the Future” allows students involved Shelbe Bruystens and Jennifer Pettit presented the time, so thank you for making it possible for them and for in the Future” continued its run at Fabius Township’s Corey with TRAM the opportunity to spend the day on the water biggest catches in the girls division. supporting TRAM.”

Page 42 Shoreline Shoreline Page 43 LANDSLIDE David T. Farr Fall and county fairs mean big name entertainment

he days are getting shorter and the trees are getting prettier. If you haven’t looked around, you may not have noticed its Tautumn. I know you’re not ready to let go of summer, but thank- fully, there’s still a lot to see and do in Michiana. Harvest time also means fair time for folks in these parts. And three of Michigan’s finest fairs are lined up with big name entertain- ers guaranteed to help you hold onto summer — at least for a few extra days. Allegan County Fair boasts some of the area’s biggest lineups every year and this year is no exception. They have managed to top themselves with four big nights of music’s biggest acts. Country music’s edgiest star right now is Brantley Gilbert. Gilbert’s own brand of country tough pride has made him an instant star with fans of today’s country sound. Gilbert’s latest album, Just As I Am, produced the No. 1 hits “Bottoms Up” and “One Hell Of An Amen.” He’s currently on the charts with his newest single “Small Town Throwdown” with fellow country peers Justin Moore and Thomas Rhett. Gilbert has already enjoyed No. 1 success with his sin- gles “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and “Country Must Be Country Wide.” A Thousand Horses is set to open for Gilbert on Sept. 11. Carrie Underwood will grace the Allegan fair stage Sept. 12. Underwood is one of the genres biggest and brightest stars of the past decade. She’s scored 12 No. 1 singles after winning the “American Idol” crown in Season Four. Underwood has been on hiatus much of the past year after giving birth to a son. But, that didn’t stop her from having one of the year’s biggest country hits with “Something In The Water.” Underwood’s fame blossomed after winning Idol. She quickly rose to the top with the show’s winning single “Inside Your Heaven,” but it was the single “Jesus Carrie Underwood performs Take The Wheel” that put her on the map. Sept. 12 at the She quickly followed with a non-stop Allegan County Fair.

Page 44 Shoreline slew of hits and cross-over pop hits like “Before He Cheats,” Memories,” “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race,” “The “Wasted,” “Cowboy Cassanova,” “Last Name,” “American Take over, The Breaks Over,” “Beat It,” “My Songs Know What Girl,” “So Small,” “Just A Dream,” “Blown Away,” “Temporary You Did In The Dark (Light Em’ Up),” “Centuries” and their Home,” “Two Black Cadillacs” and the list goes on and on. current smash, “Uma Thurman.” Her success is much like a fairytale. Josh Dorr will open her The St. Joseph County Grange Fair is proud to present show. country music’s newest hit-making duo Dan + Shay (9/20). Lady Antebellum performs Sept. 17 and is on top right Dan + Shay’s debut album, Where It All Began, was now. Why, you ask? Well, let’s just say you can not turn on released in 2013. The album featured the duo’s first hit, “19 the radio anywhere and not hear a Lady A song playing some- You & Me,” which peaked at No. 7. They’ve since followed up where. County, pop, or rock — they’ve got them all. with the singles “Show You Off,” “What You Do To Me” and Lady Antebellum first scored with “I Run To You,” a hit “Nothin’ Like You,” which peaked at No. 29, No. 39, and No. that made people stop to listen. The group boasts three rotat- 28 respectively. ing as lead singers: Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave They were nominated for Vocal Duo of The Year at last year’s ACM’s. Singer Trace Adkins closes out the fair season in Michiana this year when he plays the Hillsdale County Fair Sept. 30. Adkins is a monster hit-maker, having scored 34 country hits in 15 years as well as earning the distinc- tion of winning “Celebrity Apprentice,” too. Adkins’ hit list includes “I Left Something Turned On At Home,” “I’m Trying,” “Arlington,” “Chrome,” “Then They Do,” “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Hillbilly Bone” with Blake Shelton, “This Ain’t No Thinkin’ Thing,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone,” “Big Time,” “Songs About Me,” Dan + Shay perform Sept. 20 at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. and the very contagious Haywood. “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” to name just a few of the more The band has surpassed what it takes to be successful, memorable tracks. and yet they remain humbled by the whole experience. That’s The legendary Janet Jackson is back in action on tour in the sign of a true band. support of her forth-coming album, “Unbreakable.” It’s her Lady Antebellum has released six albums, all of which first new release since 2009’s Discipline. contained multiple hits. Some of the biggest include “Just A The Unbreakable World Tour touches down (9/12) at Kiss,” “American Honey,” “Downtown,” “Hey Bartender,” Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Having witnessed Ms. “We Own The Night,” “Golden,” and the band’s massive Jackson live in concert before, this is surely something not to Grammy takeover “Need You Now.” “Need You Now” be missed. earned the band Grammy awards for Record and Song Of The Jackson is one of the most successful recording artists of Year honors. the modern rock and roll era. She’s successfully racked up an Fall Out Boy will rock out the Allegan Fair (9/18) like impressive 33 No. 1 hits to her credit, as well as six multi-plat- only they can. It’s almost too hard to believe the band has been inum albums. around for more than a decade now. They broke onto the scene Jackson’s early ’80s albums faired well, until she literally with “Sugar, We’re Going Down,” a song that gave them their took control of her own destiny. first No. 1 single. Her breakthough album, Control, quickly moved her What has followed has been nothing but success for the into the spotlight then-dominated by Whitney Houston and band. They’ve hit with “Dance, Dance,” “Thanks For The Madonna. “Control” boasted the massive hits “What Have You

Shoreline Page 45 ON STAGE SEPTEMBER Auditorium, Kalamazoo 2 – O.A.R., Allen Stone, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids 26 – Charley Pride, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant 3 – Daniel Romano & The Trilliums, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids 26 – John Michael Montgomery, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 3 – Isaacs, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 26 – Thompson Square, Firekeeper’s Casino, Battle Creek 4 – John Hiatt & The Combo, Taj Mahal Trio, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids 26 – Wanda Jackson, Wealthy Theater, Grand Rapids 4 – Theresa Caputo, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo 27 – Slash, Myles Kennedy, Fillmore, Detroit 4 – Van Halen, Kenny Wayne Shephard Band, DTE, Clarkston 29 – Ariana Grande, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids 6 – Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant 29 – Slash, Myles Kennedy, Intersection, Grand Rapids 6 – Ratatat, Intersection, Grand Rapids 29 – Warren Haynes, Fillmore, Detroit 7 – Social Distortion, Century Center, South Bend 30 – Prince Royce, Fillmore, Detroit 7 – Tony Bennett, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids 30 – Slash, Myles Kennedy, Pieres Entertainment Complex, Fort Wayne 10 – Jerry Seinfeld, DeVos Hall, Grand Rapids 30 – Trace Adkins, Hillsdale County Fair, Hillsdale 10 – Rickey Smiley, Motor City Casino, Detroit 10 – 11 – Triumphant, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana OCTOBER 11 – Brantley Gilbert, A Thousand Horses, Allegan County Fair, Allegan 1 – Madonna, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 11 – J. Geils Band, DTE, Clarkston 1 – 3 – Crafter’s Fair, Bontrager Family, Will Stoltz, Balos Family, Blue Gate Theatre, 11 – Janet Jackson, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Shipshewana 11 – Meghan Trainor, Fancy, Olivia, Fillmore, Detroit 3 – Highway To Hell AC/Dc Tribute, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 11 – Merle Haggard, Firekeeper’s Casino, Battle Creek 3 – Korn, Fillmore, Detroit 12 – Carrie Underwood, Josh Dorr, Allegan County Fair, Allegan 3 – Thomas Kabinek, Mendel Center, Benton Harbor 12 – Chase Rice, Intersection, Grand Rapids 3 - Tony Bennett, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend 12 – Motorhead, Anthrax, Fillmore, Detroit 4 – Mark Knopfler, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor 12 – Zac Brown Band, Comerica Park, Detroit 4 – Norma Jean, Intersection, Grand Rapids 13 – Avatar, Gemini Syndrome, Bayside, Intersection, Grand Rapids 8 – Hoskins Family, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 13 – Nick Jonas, Fillmore, Detroit 9 – Branson On The Road, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 15 – Taking Back Sunday, Intersection, Grand Rapids 9 – Buddy Guy, Fillmore, Detroit 16 – Stone Temple Pilots, Fillmore, Detroit 9 – Ron White, Horseshoe Hammond, Hammond 16 – Wilco, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 10 – Beats Antique, Intersection, Grand Rapids 17 – Lady Antebellum, Cam, Allegan County Fair, Allegan 10 – Bill Maher, Wharton Center, East Lansing 17 – 18 – Bill Anderson, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 10 – Buddy Guy, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 18 – Fall Out Boy, Allegan County Fair, Allegan 10 – Russell Peters, Horseshoe Hammond 18 – Jason Aldean, Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, DTE, Clarkston 11 – Bill Maher, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor 18 – Lala’s, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 11 – Illusionists, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne 18 – Willie Nelson & Family, Horseshoe Hammond, Hammond, Ind. 11 – Vanessa Williams, Motor City Casino, Detroit 19 – Bill Maher, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne 13 – Melissa Etheridge, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 19 – iLuminate, Mendel Center, Benton Harbor 13 – Neighborhood, Fillmore, Detroit 20 – Cake, Fillmore, Detroit 13 – Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids 20 – Dan & Shay, St. Joseph County Grange Fair, Centreville 15 – Rhonda Vincent, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 20 – Kim Russo, Motor City Casino, Detroit 16 – Doyle Lawson, Quicksilver, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 20 – Low Cut Connie, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand 16 – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo Rapids 16 – Mersey Beatles, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 22 – SoMo, Intersection, Grand Rapids 16 – Texas Tenors, Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo 23 – Godsmack, Sevendust, Fillmore, Detroit 17 – Buddy Greene, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 23 – Symphony X, Intersection, Grand Rapids 17 – Rhythmic Circus, Mendel Center, Benton Harbor 24 – Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, 17 – Who, Joan Jett &The Blackhearts, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek 18 – Fairfield Four, The McCray Sisters, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 24 – Juice Newton, Exile, Blue Gate 18 – Nitro Circus Live, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit Theatre, Shipshewana 22 – Zedd, DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids 24 – Liam Tracy, Cannibal Ox, Pyramid 23 – Emancipator Ensemble, Intersection, Grand Rapids Scheme, Grand Rapids 23 – Mersey Beatles, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne 24 – Wilco, Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor 23 – Red Green, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana 25 – Breaking Benjamin, Fillmore, Detroit 23-24 – Flashdance The Musical, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend 25 – Jonny Lang, State Theatre, 24 – Charley Pride, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana Kalamazoo 25 – Grace Potter, State Theatre, Kalamazoo 25 – Michael W. 26 – David Sedaris, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor Smith, Phillips Craig 27 - Jesse Cook, State Theatre, Kalamazoo & Dean, Mark 27 – Lettuce, Intersection, Grand Rapids Lowry, Blue Gate 28 – Old Dominion, Intersection, Grand Rapids Theatre, 29 – Inspirations, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana Shipshewana 30 – Gregg Allman, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo 25 – Second City, 30 – McKameys, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana Miller 31 – Mike Epps, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Trace Atkins performs Sept. 30 at the Hillsdale County Fair. Page 46 Shoreline Done For Me Lately,” “Nasty,” “Let’s Wait Awhile,” “Control,” Etheridge becomes eligible for induction into the Rock “Pleasure Principle,” and “When I Think Of You.” And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. She’s got a good shot at Jackson would then rewrite the record books with her going in her first year, provided she gets nominated. 1989 album, Rhythm Nation 1814. The album placed eight sin- Throughout her career she’s managed to stay true to gles into the Top 10, a feat not even her brother Michael could herself and her music, something not all artists can say. accomplish. Whatever the subject, Etheridge can rock it out like nobody’s Rhythm Nation 1814 was the album all other female business. artists wanted to emulate. It had it all – pop, soul, R&B, dance, Who can claim these rockin’ sets “I’m The Only One,” “I rock and substance. That’s right, 1814 had a message about the Want To Come Over,” “Bring Me Some Water,” “If I Wanted importance of education and the world around us. To,” “Come To My Window,” “Breathe,” “I Want To Be Love,” “Miss You Much,” “Alright,” “Black Cat,” “Love Will “Your Little Secret,” and “Angels Would Fall”? Melissa Never Do,” “Escapade,” “Come Back To Me,” “State Of The Etheridge is who. World,” and the album’s title track reigned supreme for well Although her hit “I’m The Only One,” might be her over two years on the charts. crowning jewel, Etheridge’s journey having gone very public Jackson continued through the ’90s with hit after hit with her cancer diagnosis brought out of her best work to date. including “If, “ “That’s The Way Love Goes,” “Because of The songs “I Am Not My Hair” spoke to women dealing with Love,” “You Want This,” “Anytime, Any Place,” “Again,” the horrific realizations of chemotherapy and “I Need To Wake “Runaway,” “Together Again,” “Go Deep,” and “The Velvet Up” from Al Gore’s Oscar-winning documentary “An Rope.” Inconvenient Truth” spoke to all of us about The 2000’s saw Janet slowing down a bit, but not with- the importance of caring for the earth. out hitting with “All For You,” “Someone To Call My Lover,” The song also earned Etheridge an “Doesn’t Really Matter” among others. Academy Award for Best Original The new album, Unbreakable, is due out in stores this Song. fall. The first single, “No Sleep,” featuring J.Cole, is available now. Melissa Etheridge is set to play Kalamazoo’s State Janet Jackson performs Theatre (10/13). It’s pretty cool an artist of her caliber per- in Grand Rapids forming at such an intimate venue (just 1,500 seats). Sept. 12.

Shoreline Page 47 Fish stocking is an important activity of the Michigan DNR and is done in countless locations across the state, like the Huron River where salmon were stocked this past April. Fully stocked

he Department of Natural Resources announced the final totals from its More than spring fish-stocking efforts. DNR fisheries staff stocked a total of T20,099,988 fish that weighed more than 325 tons and consisted of nine dif- 20 million fish ferent species and one hybrid. To complete this task, staff took more than 370 stocking trips to 732 stocked this spring stocking sites, traveling more than 100,000 miles over the course of 2,556 hours using 17 specialized stocking trucks. means lots of “It was another outstanding spring stocking season that will bring sig- nificant benefits and fishing opportunities to Michigan,” said Ed Eisch, DNR fish production manager. “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, opportunity fish were reared and delivered to stocking sites in excellent condition. The numbers produced and stocked were right on target for almost all areas.” for anglers The number and type of fish stocked vary by hatchery, as each location’s ability to rear fish varies because of water supplies and temperature. In

Page 48 Shoreline Michigan there are six state and two cooperative hatcheries that work together to produce the species, strain and size of fish needed by fisheries managers. These fish must then be delivered at a specific time and location for stocking to ensure their success. Each hatchery stocked the following fish this spring: Marquette State Fish Hatchery (near Marquette) stocked 610,194 yearling lake trout, brook trout and splake (a cross of lake trout and brook trout) that in total weighed 61,257 pounds. This hatchery stocked a total of 119 inland and Great Lakes sites using 56 trips that required driving 16,409 miles over 410 hours. Thompson State Fish Hatchery (near Manistique) stocked 8,003,760 fish that included walleye fry, yearling steelhead and brown trout, and spring fingerling Chinook salmon. These fish weighed 127,801 pounds in total. This hatchery stocked 103 sites (the majority located on the Great Lakes) using 75 trips that required driving 19,472 miles over 508 hours. Oden State Fish Hatchery (near Petoskey) stocked 671,604 yearling brown trout and rainbow trout that in total weighed 93,423 pounds. This hatchery stocked 143 inland and Great Lakes sites using 69 trips that required driving 19,472 miles over 533 hours. Harrietta State Fish Hatchery (in Harrietta) stocked 1,213,899 yearling brown trout and rainbow trout that in total weighed 114,540 pounds. This hatchery stocked 267 sites (the majority located inland) using 84 trips that required driving 23,261 miles over 588 hours. Platte River State Fish Hatchery (near Honor) stocked 2,556,540 fish that included yearling Atlantic salmon and coho salmon, spring fingerling Chinook salmon and walleye fry that in total weighed 131,472 pounds. This hatchery stocked 39 sites (the majority located on the Great Lakes) using 39 trips that required driving 8,012 miles over 199 hours. Fish are reared in Michigan’s state fish hatcheries any- Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery (near Kalamazoo) where from one month to one and a half years before they stocked 7,004,084 fish that included walleye fry, yearling are stocked. Some of the Chinook salmon and steelhead are steelhead and spring fingerling Chinook salmon that in total transferred from the hatcheries to imprinting net pens for the weighed 118,648 pounds. This hatchery stocked 60 sites (the final few weeks before they are released. This acclimation majority located on the Great Lakes) using 49 trips that period helps the fish imprint on the receiving waters which required driving 13,451 miles over 317 hours. increases the likelihood they will return to the stocking site The cooperative teaching hatchery at Lake Superior when they reach sexual maturity. State University (in Sault Ste. Marie) stocked 39,907 Atlantic “Our imprinting net pens are run cooperatively by sev- salmon weighing 3,868 pounds into the St. Marys River. eral different groups around the state,” Eisch said. “This is an In addition, Wolf Lake, Platte River and Thompson excellent example of how the resource benefits from strategic state fish hatcheries transferred millions of walleye fry to partnerships that have been built over time.” management unit rearing ponds for grow-out and eventual Some hatcheries will provide fish for a few additional stocking this summer and fall. Several management units stockings (consisting of brook trout, Atlantic salmon, lake also stocked and transferred many species of cool- and sturgeon and muskellunge) to be made this fall. The lake warm-water fish within their units. sturgeon will come from the DNR's cooperative hatchery in Fish stocking is a critical DNR activity. These efforts Tower that is operated with Michigan State University. help pump between $2.4 billion and $4.2 billion into the The DNR welcomes visitors to its state fish hatcheries state’s economy through the sportfishing industry and associ- and interpretative centers to witness first-hand the fish-rear- ated businesses. As a frame of reference, spring 2014 stocking ing process and to learn about Michigan’s waters. For more efforts totaled 19.3 million fish. information, visit michigan.gov/hatcheries.

Shoreline Page 49 SEATING Solutions STORY AND PHOTOS BY LAURA KURELLA one of his benches. “To date I have made three of the benches,” he said, ne thing all lake house owners have in common is “and I place them in areas on my property perfect for rest- the need for extra seating. After all, one never knows ing and I also like to pack one for camping trips because it Ojust how many friends, relatives and neighbors may takes little space and offers a solid place for two adults to pop in at any given time. sit and snuggle.” One seating solution — whether your need it inside Research indicates Aldo likely built his first bench in or outside — is to build your own Aldo Leopold benches. the 1930s during the years he and his family spent week- The design is smart, simple, sleek and stylish. ends on an abandoned sand farm not too far from Madison, “Aldo Leopold was definitely ahead of his time,” Wis. said environmentalist Richard Taylor of Northwoods, Wis. Retired high school biology teacher, Gary Laib, who “In addition to being a seating designer, Aldo was also an has studied Leopold’s work extensively, theorizes that author, scientist, ecologist, forester, conservationist, an envi- Aldo’s first bench may have been, in fact, fashioned from a ronmentalist and, was a founder of the science of wildlife set of stairs he salvaged from a dump. management.” Laib bases his theory on the angle of the wood, but First introduced to the Aldo Leopold bench while also offers that while there is no doubt that Leopold con- attending a class on food-sourcing acorns, Taylor said he structed a bench, whether the design was totally or just was immediately fascinated. partially his, may never be known for sure. “It is an elegantly-simple design, which uses just six The plans to build an Aldo bench of your own are pieces of lumber — four pieces fasten together to make the easy to secure and can be accomplished for free. two sets of legs, a fifth is the seat and a sixth is the back — “There are many online resources that offer the plans and it is created by a man after my own heart, one who you can print instantly and for free,” Taylor said. “In fact, championed ‘land ethics’ focusing on creating a responsible that is just what I did and, I recommend while you are relationship between people and the land they inhabit.” online, look up Aldo and learn a little more about this very Mentioning one of his favorite Aldo quotes, which is, fascinating man!” “The oldest task in human history: to live on a piece of land without spoiling it,” Taylor said he appreciates Aldo’s phi- Online: losophy, which is akin to his own and has made more than http://s56.photobucket.com/user/jraabe/media/bench.jpg.html

Shoreline Page 51 AromaFULL OF Phillip Jewell releases 20 pounds of fresh roasted coffee into the cooler pan.

Page 52 Shoreline Fresh-roast coffee is key at Blue Hat

STORY AND PHOTOS BY DON REID he smell of fresh coffee fills the air around the I-69 interchange in Coldwater several times a week. Phillip Jewell is roasting coffee Tbeans at his Blue Hat Coffee Gallery, located in the historic Fiske house. Jewell and his wife, Catherine, opened the coffee shop and art gallery last fall after starting renovations of the 1860 two-story brick Italianate in 2008 when they both retired as software engineers. “I retired from 40 hours a week to 90 hours a week,” he jokes. Purchased by his mother in 1965, the couple bought out his brother and his wife in 2002 and the house sat empty. The couple was forced to put in businesses since the property assessor would not give them a homestead exemption for the commercially-zoned land. “It was the only way we saved the historic building,” Jewell said. Catherine became a gemologist and created fine jewelry until a stroke last fall. Her work is in the gift shop, along with estate jewelry she finds and from quality artists around the Blue Hat country. Coffee Gallery The couple developed a taste for WHERE: 6867 East Chicago fine coffee when they lived in New York St., Coldwater for five years. There were a number of PHONE: (517) 924-1095 HOURS: Monday through coffee houses on the east side of the city Saturday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. which roasted coffees from metropolitan Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. importers. ONLINE: www.bluehatcoffee.com “There is a huge difference between a really good coffee and a mediocre coffee,” Jewell said. In Michigan, he decided there needed to be a fresh roast coffee shop in the state and Blue Hat became his goal. He also had to develop other skills after they opened. He found coffee alone would not cover expenses. “What goes better than coffee and pie,” he said, so he began bak- ing large pies. Then he added homemade soups, homemade breads for sandwiches, homemade cheesecakes and serving breakfasts and lunches. He installed a commercial convection oven next to his roaster. The fresh roasted coffee from the green beans is still his pride and joy. They sell it by the cup and also by the bag, ground or as a whole bean. They also fill internet sales orders and sell as area farmers’ markets. The Jewells buy their coffee through a couple of brokers who import it from around the world. In bags of 130-160 pounds, Jewell has on hand around 3,000 pounds in his roasting building. Sales are good, so its replaced “faster than I thought,” he said. Currently, one of the most popular is from Papau, New Guinea. Four of the 10 bags he bought sold in two months. Jewell roasts three to four times a week. But when you smell it you can’t go in and brew that coffee. “You have to hold it four or five days before you can drink it,” he said.

Shoreline Page 53 As it roasts, the green bean release beans from different trees and different Saturday and ordered on Monday. When gases including water and carbon diox- regions and countries have different he called, only one of the 41 bags was ide. You have to let them evaporate to chemical make up which gives each crop left. There is still some in his supply. get the best taste. its distinctive flavor. The caffeine does Each country around the world “If you brew it right after roasting, not change. For decaf, one of several harvests at different times. If orders it’s really nasty.,” he said. processes removes the stimulant before aren’t placed when it is in season, you Jewell found a company in the bean is roasted. must wait a year for the new supply. Nevada which improved on a standard “You can’t tell a good decaf from Usually the coffee from the same loca- German coffee roaster and installed one any other good coffee,” Jewell said. tion is good every year, but sometimes in his back building. Jewell’s roaster holds 25 pounds, even coffee from the same farm or plan- The process is simple chemistry. but he uses only 20 to better control the tation “may be excellent one year, but According to the Coffee Institute, during process. lousy the next” Jewell said. “That’s why roasting caramelization occurs. As Next to the big roaster is a small you have to taste test everything.” intense heat breaks down starches in the one-pound roaster Jewell uses for taste Jewell warned drinkers to taste bean it changes them to simple sugars testing. Coffee brokers send him samples his coffees before putting anything in it, and they begin to brown. That changes of beans they import. especially sweeteners. not only the color of the bean, but its “We roast the sample. Taste it and “Most people are used to really scent and flavor as well. cup it,” he said. “If we like it, we order bad coffees and they have to save it by However something else also hap- some. We probably taste 10 to 15 differ- putting in sugar,” he said. pens during roasting. The aromatic oils ent coffees for each one we order.” In a good espresso latte “all you and acids weaken, changing the flavor. When the samples come in from really need is the milk because the milk Then at as the temperature increases at the brokers they roast and taste it imme- is sweet enough,” he said. around 392 °F the oil caffeol is created. diately. At Blue Hat, the Jewells said “all Caffeol is what makes coffee smell like “If you don’t and it’s good then we always wanted to do is to have high coffee. it’s gone,” he said. quality. We have high quality coffee, At 401°F other oils start to devel- A Peruvian Fair Trade organic food and the gallery has high-quality op which also add to the flavor. Different came in on a Friday. He tasted it on artists.”

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Page 54 Shoreline Children’s books inspired by carefree days at Klinger Lake

STORY BY ROSALIE CURRIER

When she was little, Betty Mermelstein enjoyed care- free summers at Klinger Lake. WIt was the 1950s when Betty’s parents, Bill and Barbara Nelson and her aunt and uncle Betty and Bud Waldo, pooled their resources and bought a cottage on Klinger Lake Road right on the lake’s shoreline. They posted a sign “Four Bees” on the simple cottage which was with- in walking distance of where Geno later served pizza. Betty remembers

Betty Nelson two shops side by-side which served soda and sold souvenirs to the (Mermelstein) delight of children. at Klinger Lake To relish simple Klinger Lake summers, both families traveled in 1955. from Indiana until 1963 when Betty’s parents divorced. But nothing erased her memories of those idyllic days and recently she began writing about them. “Water Play” which came out as an e-book in 2015, is a rhyming book for younger children, Betty said. After writing it, she wanted an illus- trator and found Nancy Troupe. A second book, “Kings Lake Discovery” is for 7-10 year-olds and involves a bit of mystery. “Jane and her brother, Chris, spend summer at their family’s cottage on Kings Lake in Michigan in the 1950’s. They spend their time swimming and boating,” reads the description on Lulu.com. Although Betty has lived many states away and only returned in the 1990s on a memory trip with her sisters, she would love to rent the old cot- tage again next summer. She did try a lake in Arizona, but said “it just wasn’t the same.” Betty, a retired school teacher has several e-book available. She is also a ballroom dancer and lives in Phoenix with her husband. They have two sons and four grandchildren.

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The 250cc runabout owned by racer Paul Bosnich, above, was Derek Gesler and Rick Saver do last-minute engine work on a made into a mini-model for Bosnich’s son Rayce, below right, 500cc Runabout at the boat races held by the pit crew. SPEED at American Legion Post 223 in Constantine. Hydroplane races draw big crowds in Constantine

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANGIE BIRDSALL Classes range from 122cc up to 1100cc engines, with tures, an oxygen system, and aircraft-quality windscreen speeds reaching 120 mph. canopies for capsule hulls, and advanced ballistic he US Title Series Championship Hydroplane & The Union International Motonautique, headquar- impact-resistant suits with improved helmet/neck brace Runabout Boat Racing Association held its annual tered in Europe, sanctions many different categories of wear make the boats safer for the racer. Future advanced Traces July 25-26 in Constantine. hydroplane powerboat racing. The American Power Boat head and spine protection applications (driver upper Announcer Ray Rodda called it a “beautiful day Association sanctions PRO class national title events in body control and stabilization during high G-force for racing” with 43 entries Saturday. Six youngsters ages the United States. PRO classes using 500cc and larger events) are being tested for future hydroplane designs. 13-17 competed in the K-Pro class. displacement racing motors must be equipped with ade- The faster classes of PRO hydroplanes (with The US Title Series, founded in 1982, is recognized quate safety features. straightaway speeds from around 75 to 120 mph) use 2- as the premier PRO outboard racing series in the United In the early days of hydroplane racing, accidents cycle outboard motors running highly-filtered methanol States. The series strives to establish the best competi- and even deaths of drivers were considered somewhat race fuel mixed with a pure castor or synthetic castor- tion between teams and promote the sport of powerboat routine. As top speeds increased, more attention was based lubricating oil. All methanol-fueled and gas- racing by any and all means available to put the sport on paid to driver safety, much like NASCAR auto racing. fueled PRO racing outboard motors are direct drive and anationallevelasanyotherprofessionalsport. Modern safety technology applications like composite equipped with high performance, motorcycle racing PRO outboard racing is the oldest style of boat fiber-reinforced Kevlar cockpits, capsule-enclosed driver style magneto ignition and carburetor systems. 125cc racing in the country and pushes the limits of technolo- modules with improved safety harness systems, flip- through 1000cc PRO series hydroplanes are not entry gy with minimal restrictions on engine and hull design. over incident escape hatches, engines with shut-off fea- level.

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Roger and Jeanine Houk of Coldwater submitted this photo of their great-grandchildren, from left, Mason, Mia and Morganne Houk. They said the photo is six years old, but reflects how happy the children still are to visit them at Bartholomew Lake near Coldwater. The children live in Ft. Wayne, Ind. so they visit often. “Mason loves to fish and keeps us in fish to eat,” they said.

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Carol Griffith, with her friend Opie, enjoys a summer day paddle boarding on Lake Tamarack.

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Te r r y Te r p s t r a is d r aw n to Fishers Lake near Three Rivers. “The gorgeous sky, azure lake water and the sound of waves lapping at the boats are what draw me here again and again,” Terpstra said. “The view is from my hammock on the porch.”

Lady, a rescue dog from the Ark Animal Sanctuary in LaGrange, Ind., accompanied by Paul Rabledo and Michelle Hollowell enjoyed the great weather while helping a great cause recently. Fifteen people and two dogs joined forces at the Mongo River Run to raise money for Ark. Lori “Yoder” Buys submitted this photo taken in About $500 was raised to those paddling for the pooches. the spring at Aldrich Lake.

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Paddle on Judy Briggs submitted this photo of a paddle boarder on Omena Lake near Sturgis.

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