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2 Sunday, June 28, 2015 MAIN STREET USA tctimes.com tctimes.com MAIN STREET USA Sunday, June 28, 2015 3 PICNIC TIME nOne local group still guns, and other activities. Memorial Day was the last picnic they had. They used to packs a picnic basket have picnics the first of every month, but everyone was too busy. By Hannah Ball “Ours is based on activities, keeping [email protected]; 810-433-6792 busy, having fun,” Gerometta said. “We Summer is the perfect time for putting have a common interest and spend all day Welch’s Jams delicious food and beverages in a picnic doing it. We have so much fun we don’t Teta Foods basket, sitting outside on a blanket with ever look at the watch,” Gerometta said. Jack Daniel’s sauce your sunglasses, and enjoying the Michi- Food is an important part of these pic- Classico pasta sauce gan weather. nics. Everybody brings their favorite food Wing has been baking for 30 years, but Koegel Meats Although fewer people are going on as a potluck. doesn’t eat a lot of what she makes. She Bill Knapps picnics these days compared to years Gerometta said they can always count just likes to bake. “We just basically eat Better Made potato chips ago, one local volleyball group is defying on Sue Wing to bring delicious food. and then we play,” Wing said. “It’s fun.” Lay’s Chips the norm by having a few picnics every Wing, of Fowlerville, has done many While growing up, her family would Garden Fresh chips and snacks summer. potlucks and she said, “Always bake go on picnics with a basket and a blanket. Bay’s English Muffins Misty Gerometta of Linden is part something that feeds a lot of people. I’m Over the years, she’s realized people go Dean Foods of the Dirty Tuesday Volleyball Group, all about that quick and easy.” on picnics less and less. Although, when which gathers every Tuesday and Friday Some of the dishes she makes includes she and a few family members were go- Minute Maid in Fenton’s Bush Park to play volleyball. corn cake casserole, cherry berry crunch, ing through Wing’s late mother-in-law’s La Croix sparkling water About once a month, they bring their sloppy joes, cheesey potatoes, and no- house, they found an old-fashioned picnic Spartan Brand favorite foods and spend all day playing bake cookies. Watermelons are also a basket. Her 18-year-old relative wanted it. Yoplait Yogurt volleyball, throwing a football around, oc- big hit. “Those come from fresh produce “It was just amazing to see that she Source: vgs.spartanstores.com casionally having water fights with squirt markets,” she said. wanted it,” she said.
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4 Sunday, June 28, 2015 MAIN STREET USA tctimes.com MICHIGANDERS ARE UNIQUE … OR ARE THEY? Compiled by Vera Hogan YOU KNOW YOU’RE [email protected]; 810-433-6823 According to many of comedian Jeff A TRUE MICHIGANDER IF: Foxworthy’s rants, you might live in Michigan: YOU MEASURE DISTANCE in hours. IF YOU CONSIDER it a sport to gather YOU KNOW SEVERAL people who your food by drilling through 18 inches have hit a deer more than once. of ice and sitting there all day hoping that the food will swim by, you might live YOU OFTEN SWITCH from “heat” to in Michigan. “A/C” in the same day.
IF YOUR LOCAL Dairy Queen is closed YOU CAN DRIVE 65 mph through two from November through April, you might feet of snow during a raging blizzard, live in Michigan. without flinching.
IF SOMEONE IN a store offers you as- YOU SEE PEOPLE wearing camouflage sistance, and they don’t work there, you at social events, including weddings. might live in Michigan. YOU INSTALL SECURITY lights on IF YOUR DAD’S suntan stops at a line your house and garage and leave both curving around the middle of his fore- unlocked. head, you might live in Michigan. If you have worn shorts and a coat at the YOU DESIGN YOUR kid’s Halloween “same time, you might live in Michigan. IF YOU HAVE worn shorts and a coat costume to fit over a snowsuit. ” at the same time, you might live in Michigan. YOU THINK DRIVING is better in the YOUR NEIGHBOR THROWS a party YOU DRINK POP and bake with soda. winter because the potholes are filled to celebrate his new pole barn. IF YOUR TOWN has an equal number with snow. YOU THINK OWNING a Honda is un- of bars and churches, you might live in YOU GO OUT to a fishfry every Friday. American. Michigan. YOUR IDEA OF creative landscaping is a statue of a deer next to your blue YOUR FOURTH OF July picnic was YOU KNOW THAT UP is a place, not IF YOU HAVE had a lengthy telephone spruce. moved indoors due to frost. conversation with someone who dialed a a direction. wrong number, you might live in Michigan. YOU WERE UNAWARE that there is a YOU HAVE MORE miles on your snow legal drinking age. blower than your car. YOU KNOW IT’S possible to live in a IF “VACATION” MEANS going up north thumb. on I-75, you might live in Michigan. YOU THINK DOWN south means Ohio. YOU FIND 0 degrees “a little chilly.” Source: fanpop.com
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YOUR COMPLETE AUTO & RESIDENTIAL nSpend your dollars trying to keep her dollars at home in her GLASS SERVICE. own communities where she feels they’ll at local independent do the most good. SHOWER & TUB ENCLOSURES businesses for the best “If I can find it in town, I’ll buy it in INSULATED GLASS FOR ‘bang for the buck’ in town town,” said Dorland, a busy retiree and WINDOW REPLACEMENT local artist. STORM DOORS In Fenton, she enjoys shopping at VG’s By Sally Rummel MIRROR DOORS [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Grocery and Billmeier Camera, where framer Kelly Smith does DECORATIVE & With an ever-increasing FRAMED MIRRORS number of places to shop all of Dorland’s mat work. in the tri-county area, MICHIGAN FACTS She loves to stop in for a treat at Sweet Varia- more and more people DID YOU KNOW? www.stevensglass.net • 810-735-2882 are choosing to keep their tions downtown and loves The Mackinac Bridge is Crust – a baking company, 8340 W. Silver Lake Rd. • Linden shopping dollars at home, five miles long. where they will contribute The Laundry and Manci- to the health and vitality of no’s Pizza & Grinders. AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL the community. Another favorite stop is Sharon Dorland of Fenton Township Eclections. shops at many stores in the tri-county area, When she’s in Linden, she enjoys grocery shopping at Alpine Marketplace where she says the smaller atmosphere creates a friendly, convenient place to shop. BUY • SELL • TRADE See MAIN STREET on 13 Offering the Most Cash in Town
7 1. You build relationships and friendships GET CASH FOR between business owners and customers and TOOLS there’s a psychological lift that makes it more GOLD & DIAMONDS enjoyable to shop at independent stores. There COMPUTERS aren’t huge crowds and most sales people are satisfied with their jobs, passing along a pleasant, ELECTRONICS helpful attitude to customers. 2. There’s a community spirit that comes with CAR AUDIO strengthening your town with your own dollars. Local businesses are owned by people who live in your town, go to church with you, TVS whose kids go to school with your kids, etc. When you spend your money in local stores and restaurants, you truly are supporting JEWELRY your neighbor, rather than an out-of-town corporation. & MORE 3. If you shop at a local independent bookstore like Fenton’s Open Book, Liz’s Used Book Store in Fenton or Past Tense Books in Holly rather than buying your books on the Internet, you can enjoy browsing through shelves of books and get author and LARGE SELECTION OF book recommendations from the bookseller. You’ll also enjoy book signings and author “meet and greets,” as well as sharing a FIRE ARMS passion for reading, with people you know. 4. Because of the popularity of today’s Main Street shopping and strong city neighborhoods, your dollars will also keep your property values up. Lively, vibrant neighborhoods with local shopping areas are considered an advantage in the real estate market. MAKING 5. You’ll create jobs. Local businesses create local jobs. GREAT 6. You’ll find unique items. “Every time I wear something from DEALS Eclections, I get compliments,” said local shopper Cindy FOR OVER Breeding of Linden. 30 YEARS! 7. When shopping in your community, the dollars you take out of your wallet will help support schools, police and fire departments. 810-629-9800 • 1439 N. LeRoy St. • Fenton 6 Sunday, June 28, 2015 MAIN STREET USA tctimes.com WHAT IS MICHIGAN FAMOUS FOR?
nBeyond cars, Michigan U.S. and provides more diverse varieties than any other state. is also home to many Some of our nation’s most well-known top industries and and respected companies are headquar- manufacturers tered right here. You may not know it, but every time By Sally Rummel you relax on a La-Z-Boy recliner, you’re [email protected]; 810-629-8282 supporting the Michigan company that Detroit is known nationwide as the Mo- bears its name, based in Monroe since it tor City and The Big Three automakers was founded in 1928. are still proud to have their headquar- When you cook dinner in your oven ters in this state. While Michigan still or wash your clothes in a washer, produces more cars and trucks than any chances are good that you are supporting other state, there’s more to Michigan than Michigan-based Whirlpool Corporation, Helping you vehicles. located in Benton Har- bor. Its diverse brands Our state is also home MICHIGAN FACTS get back out there. to a number of other include Whirlpool, May- DID YOU KNOW? The therapist you choose does make a difference! diverse industries, from tag, Jenn-Air, Kitchen- advanced manufacturing Detroit (D’etroit) is a Aid and Amana, among Advanced Physical Therapy Center is a physical therapy, occupational therapy and to defense, freshwater French work meaning others. sports medicine clinic dedicated to providing cutting edge therapy techniques and “of the straits.” personalized, one-on-one care programs. technology, medical de- Office furniture and vices and agriculture. contemporary interior Michigan’s agricul- furnishings by the Her- ture is second only to California in di- man Miller Company have been head- versity and dollars. Pumping $101 billion quartered in Zeeland since 1923. Grand Blanc Clinic Flint Clinic G-2241 S. Linden Rd. into the economy and more than a million Stryker Corporation, based in Kalama- 10809 S. Saginaw St. employees, Michigan’s agriculture prod- zoo since its founding in 1947, is a For- 810.695.8700 810.732.8400 ucts are a huge segment tune 500 medical tech- Clio Clinic Hartland Clinic Davison Clinic of the economy. nologies firm. If you’ve 303 S. Mill St. 2138 Fairway Dr. 11182 Highland Rd. MICHIGAN FACTS 810.687.8700 810.412.5100 Michigan’s dairy in- had joint replacement or Hartland, MI 48353 dustry is ranked No. 2 DID YOU KNOW? trauma surgery, it’s likely Goodrich Clinic Located at the Millennium Center Clarkston Clinic 7477 S. State Rd., Ste. B (Next to ReMax and Dr. Kopel’s office) 6167 White Lake Rd. Ste. 1 in the U.S. Livestock, Grand Funk Railroad is you’ve used some of their 810.636.8700 810.632.8700 248.620.4260 greenhouse and nursery the Michigan-formed products. products are also impor- Other huge Michigan- Personalized Care that Doctors Trust | www.AdvancedPhysicalTherapy.com band that went to tant industries. Michigan No. 1 on the charts with based companies include is also one of the lead- the 1973 hit single, “We’re Amway, American Axle ing producers of apples, an American Band.” & Manufacturing, Auto- blueberries and cherries Owners Insurance, Blue in the U.S. Cross Blue Shield, Com- Interestingly, Michigan is the second erica Bank, Eaton Corporation, Kmart, largest grower of Christmas trees in the Spartan Stores, to name just a few.
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These hats are iconic to Michigan. — Kevin Begola Owner of Bridge Street Exchange Open Daily at 6am & open ‘til Midnight ’’ Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Family Night Family Night 50% off Buy 1 kids dinner Kids Dessert get ½ off the 2nd Kids 10 and under, Thursday Kids 10 and under, Thursday MICHIGAN-MADE HAT nights 5:30-8pm only with dinner nights 5:30-8pm only with dinner purchase. Must have coupon. purchase. Must have coupon. TAKES CUSTOMERS ‘BY STORM’ Fenton location only. Not valid at Fenton location only. Not valid at breakfast or with any other offer. breakfast or with any other offer. Expires 7/17/15 Expires 7/17/15 n Begola appreciates the quality of the Caps and accessories Stormy Kromer brand, which has now 15010 Silver Parkway Fenton • 810-620-8400 made in U.P. anchor Bridge extended into vests, coats, shirts includ- Street Exchange’s success ing a line of for women. “We get a lot of women in here for the hats,” he said. By Sally Rummel It’s also deeply personal for Begola. [email protected]; 810-629-8282 “I’ve got a lot of history with the brand The iconic look of today’s Michigan- and my father-in-law’s from Ironwood.” made Stormy Kromer caps started out as That’s why you’ll find Stormy Kromer more function than fashion back in 1903. products proudly displayed at Bridge That was the year this Midwest- Street Exchange in a prominent position ern company was founded, when Ida at the front of the store. Kromer stitched a baseball cap-style hat Another selling point for Stormy for her husband George Kromer is that their caps come with a guarantee. “Stormy” Kromer to MICHIGAN FACTS wear for his outdoor job According to their web- DID YOU KNOW? on a windy locomotive. site, customers can regis- Soon these hats were The finding of a broken ter their Stormy Kromer all the rage, and three ax by a survey party led cap with its unique se- ladies in a run-down to the naming of Bad rial number found on the building in Kaukona, Axe, Michigan. white label inside the cap. Wisconsin tried to keep If your cap is lost, sto- up with the demand. The len or destroyed within company re-located to a larger facility three years of the date of purchase, the in Milwaukee, where they experienced company will replace it at 50 percent of the ups and downs of Depression years, the current price, plus applicable shipping health issues and finally, the passing of and taxes, with no questions asked. the founder and years of new leadership. “The quality is there,” said Begola. Almost a century later in 2001, Bob “It’s an awesome brand.” Jacquart, the owner of Jacquart Fabric Products in Ironwood in the U.P., heard that the Stormy Kromer factory was going to be shut down due to declining sales. One month later, he opened the Stormy Kromer Mercantile in its new Michigan home, and the rest is history. Bringing the Stormy Kromer story even closer to home is Kevin Begola of Bridge Street Exchange — A Gentle- man’s Emporium in downtown Linden. The Stormy Kromer brand has been one of his store’s most popular staples. “These hats are iconic to Michigan,” said Begola. “It’s like driving a Jeep; you see each other wearing a Stormy Kromer hat and say, ‘nice hat’.” FILE PHOTO 8 Sunday, June 28, 2015 MAIN STREET USA tctimes.com SAY ‘YUM’ TO THESE MICHIGAN-BASED FOODS nOur state is home to many popular everyday meals, beverages and snack brands MICHIGAN FACTS By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-629-8282 You can eat Kellogg’s cereal from Battle Creek DID YOU KNOW? for breakfast, topped with Country Fresh milk from Michigan has five Grand Rapids for a snap-crackle-pop start to your day. international seaports: Later on, you can enjoy Flint-made Koegel hot dogs Port Huron, Bay City- and Better Made Potato Chips for lunch. Saginaw, Muskegon, Sault For a Michigan-based dinner, chow down on an Ste. Marie and Detroit. Ann Arbor-based Domino’s Pizza, with Keebler cookies, headquartered in Battle Creek, for dessert. Whatever the time of day, there’s a popular national brand that is headquartered in Michigan. Food processing in our state is a big business, pumping $25 billion into the economy and employing 130,000 residents each year, according to farmers-care.com. Michigan ranks 19th in the U.S. in food processing, with more than 300 different agricultural commodities grown and raised on 55,000 farms. Here are a number of very popular, well-recognized food products made by com- panies headquartered in Michigan:
Better Made Potato Chips — founded in 1930 in Detroit where they Domino’s Pizza — second only to continue to be made today using Michi- Pizza Hut in U.S. sales, Domino’s is headquartered in Ann Arbor. Outdoor Power Equipment Sales • Small Engine Repair gan potatoes 10 months of the year.
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nMake it your mission to visit these wineries and THE breweries this summer By Hannah Ball [email protected]; 810-433-6792 With 11 wine and beer trails, the people of Michigan know how to celebrate the tastier things in life. TASTIER Tri-county residents have many local options of wine and beer at The Laundry, the Fenton Winery & Brewery, the Fenton Fire Hall and supermarket options. How- ever, the best way to experience wine and THINGS beer in Michigan is to go on an adventure to visit these wineries and breweries. FENTON WINERY & BREWERY If you want to support local businesses, visit the Fenton Winery & Brewery and IN LIFE sit in the brewery while trying different wines, beers and appetizers. They recent- ly moved to their new location on Long Lake Road, just west of Fenton Road, and expanded the menu to include pizza. Home brewing equipment is available for purchase at the retail store, connected to the restaurant. For more information, visit fenton- brewery.com. Address: 1370 North Long Lake Rd., Fenton THE LAUNDRY This local favorite features the Lynch- pin Beer Company, which handcrafts ales. With seasonal brews, and beer rota- tions, The Laundry regularly offers new and different beers, all with interesting CALL TODAY FOR A FREE AIR DUCT names. The restaurant aims to comple- INSPECTION ment the beer or wine with food to provide ! customers with a delicious meal, from food to drink. For more information, visit lunchand- beyond.com. Address: 125 West Shiawassee Ave, Fenton FENTON FIRE HALL One of downtown Fenton’s most popu- lar new restaurants has 48 beers on tap, a gluten-free menu, and food made in a CARPET TILE & GROUT HARDWOOD UPHOLSTERY AIR DUCT wood fire grill. More than 50 beers are available in a can or bottle, ensuring guests SERVING GENESEE COUNTY can find what they want. It also features excellent views of downtown Fenton with rooftop access and eating outside. For more information, visit fenton- firehall.com. Address: 201 South LeRoy St, Fenton CHATEAU AERONAUTIQUE WINERY This winery, rated with 4.9 stars on Google, with an airpark theme is mod- eled after the wineries in Bordeaux, BEYOND CARPET CLEANING France. They offer tasting room hours CARPET | TILE & GROUT | HARDWOOD | UPHOLSTERY | AIR DUCT from noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week, See TASTIER on 11 1-800-STEEMER® | stanleysteemer.com 810-750-0003
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Rapids Distance: 195.2 miles, 3 hours Includes Original Includes 4 Slices of Deep Dish BELL’S BREWERY Address: 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda Round Pepperoni Pizza and a 20oz PEPSI® The famous Oberon beer is mainly Pepperoni Pizza, Crazy Bread® Crazy Sauce®, located in Kalamazoo at Bell’s Brew- MICHIGAN WINE AND BEER TRAILS and a PEPSI® 2-Liter ery, along with many other delicious • The closest trail to the tri-county area is $ options. The 30th annual Funvitational the Flint & Genesee Wine Trail that cov- 9 Beer Festival will feature more than 100 ers multiple local restaurants. Starting beers, local food, live entertainment, and at Almar Orchards in Flushing, the trail games. Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, also located goes to the Fenton Winery & Brewery, in Kalamazoo, offers 30-40 different craft The Laundry, The Red Baron Brew Pub beer on tap, along with delicious food. & Tap Room, the Redwood Brewing For more information, visit bellsbeer.com. WE USE 100% Company, Spicer Orchards & Carriage MEAL DEAL REAL CHEESE! Distance: 135.3 miles, 2 hours and 3 House Cellars Winery and Tasting minutes Room, and then Tenacity Brewing. Address: 355 East Kalamazoo Ave, • Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Kalamazoo • Flint & Genesee Wine and Beer Trail LINDEN 2 LADS WINERY This winery offers more than just deli- • Give a Craft Beer Trail (810)735-9481 cious wine — it offers an experience with • Grand Rapids Beer City USA Tour $5 tasting flights, tasting party accommoda- • Grand Rapids Wine Tour 612 W. BROAD ST. (ALPINE PLAZA) tions, and tours. The private tours will take • Holland Area Hops, Grapes and guests through the winemaking process, Grains Tour starting with the grapes and ending at the • Makers & Shakers Trail FENTON bottle of wine. The in-depth private tastings • West Michigan Wine and Beer Trail allow for a more personal experience. Wine • Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail (810)750-0551 Club members receive two shipments of • Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail wine a year, and get discounts, and com- • Wineries of Michigan’s Old Mission 1437 N. LEROY ST. (ACROSS FROM VG’S) plimentary tastings and tours. Peninsula For more information, visit 2lwinery.com. Source: michigan.org COL0R
12 Sunday, June 28, 2015 MAIN STREET USA tctimes.com BOAT BUILDING IS BIG BUSINESS IN MICHIGAN nOur state’s huge With more than half of Michigan com- companies are part prised of water, including more shoreline of Groupe Bene- recreational boating than any other state except Alaska, it’s no teau, one of the industry creates niche for wonder that this state is also home to a world’s largest huge recreational boating industry. boat manufac- boat manufacturing Michigan is also home to a number of turers. Locally, successful boat companies, including: Four Winns are By Sally Rummel sold at Skipper [email protected]; 810-629-8282 AVALON PONTOONS — manufac- tured in Alma since 1974, Avalon still Bud’s Marina and prides itself on Midwestern craftsman- at the Traverse ship and attention to detail. Nearly all of City location of Ac- their parts are manufactured in-house and tion Water Sports, are built to meet and exceed National with a location here Marine Manufacturers certifica- in Fenton. Glastron tion. They are for sale locally boats, Scarab jet boats at Lake Ponemah Marina in and Wellcraft boats are sold Fenton. at Wilson Marine in Brighton. FOUR WINNS — manu- MASTERCRAFT — boat en- factured in Cadillac, along gines for boats sold at Action Water with Glastron, Scarab and Sports in Fenton are “marinized” by Ilm- Wellcraft boats, these ore, a master engine manufacturing plant in Plymouth, adding another Michigan dimension to a USA-made product. PADDLE KING — made in Carson City, Paddle King’s boat inventory in- cludes aluminum paddle boats, pontoons, NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT WITH EXTENDED HOURS swim rafts and floating docks, all hand built in Michigan. Locally, they are sold at Action Water Sports in Fenton. APEX PONTOONS — this St. Louis, OPEN HOUSE Michigan company caters to the compact pontoon market. Locally, these pontoons are sold at Wilson Marine in Brighton. THURSDAY, JULY 9TH These are just a few of the Michigan boating manufacturers who have suc- 4:00pm-7:00pm cessfully created a niche for themselves Tour our upgraded facility, enjoy FREE hot dogs for our human guests in Michigan’s competitive boat building industry. For a complete list of Michigan and treats for your pets, and feel free to ask the vet anything you’d like! boat manufacturers, visit: www.usboat- builders/Michigan.
We would like to invite you to come meet our new doctor, Our customers Chris Repke, DVM, aka “Doctor Chris”. ‘‘appreciate our lines of DR. CHRIS Michigan-made boats, is very excited and proud to be joining the including Gastron, Scarab Fenton/Linden/Holly community and would love to have a and Wellcraft. chance to meet you and your family pets. Tim Kessler Wilson Marine ’’ For any questions please feel free to call us. We look forward to seeing you JULY 9TH!
Local wooden kayak builder Lou Farhood of Linden was featured in the Tri-County Times on May 22. Search: wooden kayaks on tctimes.com to read full article.
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The world’s largest face challenges every day a great place In April 1994, after limestone quarry is in from multi-billion dol- a year-long legal battle Rogers City. lar corporations,” Rock- to $ Includes Cart with the media group man said in 2007. “I owners, Rockman came may be just a little guy 25 out of retirement and took back owner- to them, but this is my home and I will Monday - Friday ship of his newspaper through court ac- stay here as long as the residents and Golf Call for Tee Time! tion — renaming it the Tri-County Times. businesses continue to support me. I’ve Expires 7-31-15 In 1996, Rockman decided to make had to fight for everything my entire life, another move and constructed a new I’m sure as hell not going to stop now.” facility on Fenway Drive Sadly, Rockman did Outings Available in Fenton’s multi-million MICHIGAN FACTS stop, when he lost his bat- dollar industrial park. tle with illness on March Fall Leagues now scheduling DID YOU KNOW? 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