2001 SHOWS
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JANUARY
January 3rd: Show #1201: Barry travels back in time to the historic Terrace Inn in the heart of BAYVIEW, Michigan near Petoskey. Here Inn Keepers, Tom and Denis Erhart, transport their guests back to the turn of the century with a Victorian theme. As a local dulcimer player performs period music we’re treated to a lunch on the porch . The entree a delicious “planked” Lake Michigan Whitefish.
Then Dell takes us to MICHIGAN BRAND MEATS OF BAY CITY. President Tom Krawczak and Vice President Mike Grillo give us a guided tour of the plant operations and discuss the future of the company that has become a household name synonymous with high quality and flavor.
January 10th: SHOW #1202: Dell travels to JACKSON, Michigan where he visits with world renowned dog sled maker Frank Hall. We follow the sled making process from the cutting of the tree to the completed product and learn why Michigan is the world leader in the making of dog sleds.
Then Barry visits with The Backwoods Carver Neil Ricketts of COMINS, Michigan. We witness the incredible talent of this self taught carver in creating detailed renderings of Michigan birds!
January 17th: SHOW #1203: Barry returns to the home of Mrs. Neil Ricketts of COMINS to learn more about her artistic expressions in basket weaving utilizing deer antlers !
Then Dell travels to CADILLAC to the home of former Michigan Out-of-Doors host Bob Garner. Dell, the Michigan Magazine crew, along with CMU Public Television Personality Tom Endres and others Join Bob for an out door barbecue featuring deep fried whole turkey, barbecued venison loins, and grilled Walleye “cheeks”.
January 24th: SHOW #1204: Dell takes us back to Nettie Bay Lodge near HAWKS, MI. as we join owner Mark Schuller for a class on “fly rod making” featuring world class instructors.
Then Barry takes us into the kitchen of Diana Erickson of MIO. Diana, prepares for the Michigan Magazine crew some far eastern entrees!
January 31st: SHOW #1205: It’s off to the U.P. to Manistique where we visit with a former U.S. Diplomatic Courier and author Robert J. La Plante. Robert reviews his new book with us “THE TEN MILLION MILE MAN” which chronicles his exciting life as a courier!
Then Dell travels to GOGEBIC and CROOKED LAKE for a bit of relaxation and fishing with Tom and Penny Endres of CMU Public Broadcasting. NOVEMBER
FEBRUARY
February 7th: SHOW #1206: Dell returns to LESLIE Michigan near Lansing to discover the family owned and operated Lawson’s Goodies Bakery! Here we visit with Vickie and Frank Lawson as they prepare wonderful baked goods utilizing natural ingredients and grains from the mid Michigan region. Email: lawsonsbak@aol.com PH:(517) 589-0456 WEBSITE: http://members.aol.com/lawsonsbak/leslie.htm
Then Barry travels to GRAYLING and steps back in time to a fifties soda fountain-restaurant called The Family Circle Restaurant. Here owner Steve Stevens shares his inspiration for creating this unique family operation then whips up delicious old fashioned sodas, banana splits and hot fudge sundaes for the Michigan Magazine crew while “oldies but goodies” play on the juke box and waitress with poodle skirts serves the smiling customers! PH: (517) 348-2111
February 14th: SHOW #1207: Barry returns to The Quilted Giraffe in MIDLAND to talk more with the quilting volunteers donating their talents to the southwest chapter of PROJECT LINUS. (Judy Harris: (517) 631-2026 )
Then Dell Travels to the work shop of Dan and Nettie Hall just North of GRAND RAPIDS . Here the Halls construct world class dog sleds used by top names in the world of Dog Sled racing! (517) 782-1786
February 21st: SHOW #1208: The Michigan Magazine crew travels into the Upper Peninsula community of CALUMET to visit with an incredible glass blowing artist! Dell visits “Albion Station” the home of “Lake Superior Glass Works” and glass artist Richard Dana! Richard’s inspiration and imagination are directly influenced by the mystical beauty of Lake Superior and the history of the Keweenaw! PH: (906) 337-1263
Then Barry visits LARIUM Michigan located adjacent to Calumet. Here in the wee early morning hours we stop by “Toni’s Country Kitchen”. At Toni’s we taste some of the UP’s best tasting pasties while learning more about the fascinating UP History from restaurant Chef and owner Erick Frimodig. PH:(906) 337-0611
February 28th: SHOW #1209: Dell and Michigan Magazine continues there UP journey with a stop at wood artist Bill Wiard of “Sundowner Designs”. From the woods of CALUMET Bill turns wonderful bowels and specialty wood designs! PH:(906) 337-5066
From Calumet we head to the UP community of LINDEN for some Upper Peninsula “fine dinning” at the The Loading Zone restaurant! PH: (906) 296-8441
MARCH
March 7th: SHOW #1210: Dell and Barry take us on a journey to Lake
Superior’s Crown Jewel....ISLE ROYALE. In this the first in a series of programs
the Michigan Magazine crew departs Copper Harbor aboard the ISLE ROYALE
QUEEN to begin their adventures.... landing at Rock Harbor for Day One!
Find out more about ISLE ROYALE by visiting our Favorite Links page!
March 14th: SHOW #1211: Barry visits with outdoor naturalist and writer Jim Miller of Northeastern Lower Michigan. We visit with Jim as he explains and demonstrates to an area school group the advantages of Michigan’s great outdoors. We travel into the Michigan wilderness where Jim’s demonstrations include creating a dwelling out of underbrush and rubbing two sticks together to make fire!
Then we join Dell to the Upper Peninsula ghost town of OLD VICTORIA during their annual restoration fund-raiser. Hundreds of people from around the country converge on this turn of the century mining town to get a feel of what it may have been like living as a minor during the town’s “hay days”. Period food and music highlight this once a year event!
March 21st: SHOW #1212: Dell visits with “coffin maker” Craig Convissor of ALTO , Michigan. Craig creates from scratch, custom made, hand carved and constructed wooden coffins. At his studio, just east of Grand Rapids, Dell talks with Craig about his craft and about some surprising funeral and burial practices that Michigan law allows and those it doesn’t.
Then Barry travels to OWOSSO for a tour of the historic “CURWOOD CASTLE”. Here world renowned author and conservationist James Oliver Curwood penned some of his greatest works until his death in 1927. While touring this national historic site Barry talks with Curwood historian Ivan A. Conger about the life and times of one of American’s greatest adventure writers!
March 28th: SHOW #1213: Barry visits with Ophthalmologist Dr. F.K. Shokoohi of SAGINAW about the astounding technological advancements in the world of LASER eye care and surgery. At “Great Lakes Eye” we witness first hand the wonders of the Laser in “sight preservation”. (Great Lakes Eye: Phone: (800-331-1500)
Then Dell learns more about fascinating mysteries of Michigan as he visits with author of the MYSTIC MICHIGAN series Mark Jager of CADILLAC. For more information on Marks Publications visit our MYSTIC MICHIGAN’S LINK at our Favorites Links page!
APRIL
April 4th: SHOW #1214: Dell, Barry and the Michigan Magazine crew continue their journey and island adventures on Lake Superior’s crown jewel ISLE ROYALE.
April 11th: SHOW #1215: Michigan Magazine travels back to the summer of 2000 as we feature highlights of our annual arts and crafts show, EXPO 2000! Nearly 30,000 spectators converged on the grounds of the Michigan Magazine Museum in COMINS to meet some of Michigan’s best artists and craftspeople. Many of them have been featured guests of Dell and Barry on past shows!
April 18th: SHOW #1216: Dell travels to HARTLAND and visits the husband and wife business team of KIZCAM productions. Here owner Dan Maczik demonstrates the new technology in the world of specialty printing. From hats, and sweatshirts to “lifesize” “Dell and Barry” stand up posters! (810) 632-7808.
Then Barry takes a “color” cruise aboard the “Bay Pride” on Little Traverse Bay courtesy of the Historic Terrace Inn of PETOSKEY! Along the way owner Tom Erhart relates to Michigan Magazine and other passengers the unique heritage and past of this beautiful part of Northwestern Lower Michigan. (800) 530-9898 http://www.freeway.net/terracei
April 25th: SHOW #1217: Barry visits with children’s book author Leigh Arrathoon. Leigh and her “Paint Creek Press” of ROCHESTER, Michigan have released a new Michigan Travel series for Children called: “Great Places, Jody’s Michigan Adventures” in which children learn wonderful things about the Great Lake state through the adventures of a toy mouse named Jody! (248) 656-9888
Then Dell takes us back to the Michigan Magazine Museum near COMINS for a look at last years “Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame Weekend Showcase” in which “hall of famers” performed live on the museum’s “back porch” stage to thousands of appreciative fans!(517) 848-2246 http://www.michiganmagazine.com
MAY 2001
May 2nd SHOW #1218: Dell and Barry return to ISLE ROYALE where they continue their tour of Raspberry Island, the Edison Fishery and The historic Rock Harbor Lighthouse....Then climb aboard a charter fishing boat for some late afternoon lake Trout fishing.
May 9th SHOW #1219: Barry slips back in time to the Happi Days Dinner near FREDERIC, Michigan. Here with owners Gil and Gail Smith we learn of their desire to keep this little dinner in the spirit and theme of the 1950s. (517) 348-6115
JUNE 2001
Then Dell takes us back to the MICHIGAN MAGAZINE MUSEUM for part two of the big Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame weekend. http://www.angelfire.com/mi/stutesman/halloffame.html
May 16th SHOW 1220: Dell travels to the TRAVERSE CITY area to visit with artist Charles H. Gaudette. Charles and his wife Betty share their home and afternoon with Michigan Magazine as Charles demonstrates his love of sculpture and wonderful water color techniques. (231) 946-9225
Then Barry visits the carving studios of antler carver Bob Mowery of FREDERIC. Besides his studios Bob gives us a tour of his home adorned with his deep relief carvings wonderfully carved from shed deer and moose antlers. (517) 348-6290
May 23rd SHOW #1221: Barry visits with newspaper publisher and editor George Emerson of a small conservative newspaper called the Review. Here at the FREDERIC Michigan headquarters we learn what it takes to put out a small home town newspaper. (517) 348-8131
Then Dell visits with world renowned Tie Designer Dominic Pangborn of Detroit. Within the walls of his showroom studios we learn of Dominic’s life philosophy and how he has created a design empire with over 500 tie designs that he markets throughout the world! (313) 259-3400
May 30th SHOW #1222: This week Dell and Barry take a look at just who will be appearing at this years big EXPO 2001 on the grounds of the Michigan Magazine Museum June 23rd and 24th! With over 150 artists and crafts people from all corners of the state we scheduled to appear this years event is expected to be much bigger and better than previous years as it highlights Michigan artists ONLY....many have already appeared as guests on the weekly Michigan Magazine television series. http://www.angelfire.com/mi/stutesman/expo2001.html
June 6th SHOW #1223: Barry travels into the woods of northern Michigan for a look at the latest forestry technology. We talk with Paul Call of the Michigan Forest Resource Alliance who demonstrates the wonderful new forestry techniques that’ll guarantee Michigan as a leader in forestry and “re-forestation”. Visit them on line now http://www.mfra.org/
The Dell visits with talented and nationally known oil and acrylic artist Jim Foote. Jim, a retired Michigan DNR officer, was one of the first artists in the county to start offering “limited edition” prints of his incredibly detailed, original artwork depicting Michigan’s outdoor life. (Jim Foote: (941) 394-5980 or (989) 785-4758)
June 13th SHOW #1224: Dell takes us to RICHMOND, Michigan to visit with collectors Jay and Debbie Olah. Jay shares with us his Gas Station Museum and his collection of Antique Gasoline pumps, one of the largest in the Midwest and Debbie gives us a guided tour of her Centennial Farm house and tells of her on-going restoration projects. (Jay or Debbie: (810) 727-2411)
Barry returns to ST CLAIR and a visit with the area Arts Association. We talk with Association President Rose Scheuer and regional artists Lisa Mermsmeir and Robert McCready. Visit them on line at: http://www.stclairart.org/
June 20th SHOW #1225: Barry explores the possibilities that Extraterrestrials are visiting Michigan! We spend the day with John Shepherd of NORTHWESTERN Lower Michigan who has turned his northern Michigan home into a radio station that beams signals straight up into outer space, in hopes of making contact! John has gained world wide notoriety for his research, maintaining the belief that we are “not alone” in this universe.
The Dell takes us to FREDERICK, Michigan and the world headquarters of AuSable Woodworking Company, manufacturers of Wood Craft Souvenirs. We learn of this company’s proud heritage of producing wooden plaques depicting artistic scenes and special places for sale around the world for decades! (800) 248-9261
June 27th SHOW #1226: The Michigan Magazine crew spends the day in MT. PLESANT. First Dell visit’s the historic Broadway Theater in Down Town Mt. Pleasant. http://www.friendsofthebroadway.com
Then Barry travels to the Campus of CMU for a tour of the impressive Museum of Cultural and Natural History. It is an amazing place visit them on line now! http://www.museum.cmich.edu/
JULY 2001
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JULY 4th: SHOW #1227: Barry visits Northern Forge and Fabrication of CHARLEVOIX. Here we meet the modern day blacksmithing father and son team of John and Erik Hess. From their studio forge the old world blacksmithing look is perpetuated by the use of modern day methods.
Then Dell travels to ATLANTA to visit with outdoor columnist and author Tom Carney. Tom’s writings include “NATURAL WONDERS OF MICHIGAN” and “SUN DRENCHED DAYS, TWO BLANKET NIGHTS”.
JULY 11TH: SHOW #1228: Dell visits the Hinkle Family Bakery in Downtown ATHENS for some wonderful treats. The Hinkle Bakery has been serving the needs of the local community for generations and still going strong.
Barry visits with Darleen Hunt, a Kindergarten/Reading teacher in BATTLE CREEK . Last year Darleen decided that she would like to create her own books t teach children to read. The results have been phenomenal! Her dream has created her own company called “Reading Rock!” The books are designed around a comfortable farm setting and are quickly teaching children to read in a fun way! We travel with Darleen to an area class to witness the success of her new venture and to try some famous “Farm Pizza!” http://www.readingrockbooks.com
JULY 18TH: SHOW #1229: Barry travels to the IMLAY CITY area to discover the incredible “glass etching” talent of Ed Spiccuzza. When not etching freighters and other nautical themes into glass murals and mirrors Ed finds himself sailing the great lakes as a sailor on huge freighters where he garners inspiration for his art work.
Then Dell visits Grandma Marnie, (Ej Brichan) , of Harmony Candles. Grandma Marnie has been making gorgeous artistic candles for over a quarter century. Ej started making candles one Christmas season when she didn’t have enough money to buy everyone gifts. The rest is history and now she receives orders for her one of a kind candles from all over the word through her thriving internet business and growing wholesale outlets. Her studios and headquarters are located in a barn at her farm in rural ELSIE, Michigan. http://www.harmonycandles.com
JULY 25TH: SHOW #1230: Dell travels CALEDONIA, Michigan and the headquarters of E-Z VANE weather vane company. This wife and husband team, Debra and Rick Kelch, were former “day traders” on the world wide web. Tired of the dramatic ups and downs of the stock market the two decided to invest their current profits into something they loved and were good at! Making beautiful, easily assembled weathervanes. Debra is the artist and Rick fills in with the legwork and support of this fast growing home business. http://www.ezvaneweathervanes.com
Then Barry travels to GAGETOWN to explore the Vegan lifestyle at a new organization called Lifestyle Plus. Here we’re treated to a delicious “meatless” dinner that’ll satisfy the staunchest “meat lover” http://www.lifestyleplus.org
AUGUST 2001
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AUGUST 1st: SHOW #1231: Barry travels to Waves Hawaiian restaurant in ST. CLAIR SHORES for more Polynesian fun, food, and music…including personal Hula lessons from authentic Polynesian dancers!
Then Dell travels to CALEDONIA and the Big O Fish House restaurant and smoke house! Here we talk with owners Keith and Lori Osterhaven about their wonderful concept of fresh fish restaurant located adjacent to their fish processing plant!
AUGUST 8TH: SHOW #1232: It’s on the road again with hosts Dell Vaughan and Barry Stutesman as they shar3 wit you more of their favorite stores and places in Michigan off the beaten path. From a place called THE DANCING HIPPO to a wondrous place called DREAMFIELD FARMS and everywhere in between. From great eateries that features mouth watering Perch and Prime Rib to climbing aboard a real World War II submarine, Dell and Barry take on some of their more memorable journeys throughout this Great Lake State.
AUGUST 15TH: SHOW #1233: Dell and Barry recap some of their favorite journeys of 2000! Highlights include: THE YANKEE AIR MUSEUM, PUBLIC MISSLES, CROSWELL OPERA HOUSE, BAT CONSERVANCY, LAWSONS BAKERY and much more!
AUGUST 22ND : SHOW #1234: The Michigan Magazine crew again takes us on a whirlwind tour of some of their favorite places. Highlights include, THE MYSTERIOUS PAULDING LIGHTS, the GEMSTONE FACTORY, PETERSON AND SON WINERY, THE EMBERS, SLIMS CAFÉ, THE SAUSAGE HOUSE, BEE HIVE OVENS, and more!
AUGUST 29TH: SHOW #1235: Highlights include stops at some of our favorite eateries such as THE GERMAN RESTAURANT, ALBIES PASTIES, THE ROWE INN, PUNZELS. Other stops include the production facilities of AMERICAN SPOON FOODS, FABIANOS CANDIES and HOW SWEET IT IS!
SEPTEMBER 2001
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SEPTEMBER 5TH : SHOW #1236: Dell visits with Michigan Magazine Curator and Caretaker Professor Nelson Yoder of COMINS. In part one of a two part series we tour the gardens and learn more about the upkeep of the museum.
Then Barry travels to SHELBY, Michigan to visit with Jo and Larry Kelly of the Shelby Gem Factory to preview a new children’s product they have developed called Megalogs. A kind of modern day version of the popular Lincoln Logs!
http://www.megalogs.com
SEPTEMBER 12TH: SHOW #1237: The Michigan Magazine crew travels back into the Eastern U.P. for an update on restoration of, what was at one time, the nation’s most endangered lighthouse…The Crisp Point Lighthouse 11 miles east of Whitefish Point. We talk with Historical Society founder Nellie Ross about the huge strides made in volunteer involvement and society preservation efforts!
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/7568/index.html
Then we visit last year’s Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival in Alpena to visit with Anna Hoge, the daughter of a lighthouse keeper and maritime singer/songwriter Jennifer Mahan of Sweetwater Visions. http://www.sweetwatervisions.com
SEPTEMBER 19TH: SHOW #1238: Dell travels to SHELBY, Michigan to visit with author Betty Phillips. Betty has compiled and published a book documenting unique cemetery headstones and monuments in Michigan.
Then Barry heads to ONAWAY to discover the metal sculpting work of Tom Moran of Moran Iron Works. Tom and the Company have created huge metal sculptures for fun and profit besides being one of the top independent firms dedicated to industrial repair, fabricating and machining. On the grounds of the Onaway company one can see a few of Tom’s whimsical creations including a 3 ton 16 foot tall Bald Eagle…and a 2 ton 12 foot tall head of George Washington.
AUGUST 26th : SHOW #1239: Barry travels to GRAND LEDGE MICHIGAN to learn more about their unique history and Island restoration efforts!
NOVEMBER 2001
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NOVEMBER 7TH SHOW #1245: Barry travels to the GRAND RAPIDS area to visit "Mouth Stick" artist Will Pardee. Will was left a quadraplegic after a tradgic swimming accidnet a few years back. With faith and the help of his family and friends (especially his wife) Will has become a nationally known sketch artist utilizing his mouth as some one would use thier hands.
Dell and the Michigan Magazine crew return to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in FRANKENMUTH for a visit with Michigan authors and illustrators Colleen and Michael Glenn Monroe of BRIGHTON. Colleen and Michael have realeased a new children's Christmas Book titled A WISH TO BE A CHRISTMAS TREE. http://www.bronners.com
NOVEMBER 14TH SHOW #1246: Dell heads into the kitchesn of Debbie Ladd and Diane Vaughan for some wonderful Christmas Recipes! Better have your paper and pencil ready!
Then Barry visits with "One Room School House" historian Bob Kujawa of Alpena. Bob has traveled throughout Northern Michgian in a quest to photograph and document still standing, or remnants of, one room schools houses. Since 1991 Bob has photographed over 200 schools and video taped over 50 of them!
NOVEMBER 21ST SHOW #1247: Barry travels to SAGINAW to visit with nationally recognized outdoor artist Jim Campbell. After retiring from his advertising agency Jim has created a breath taking line of wild life acrylics.
Then Dell and crew climb aboard the Princess Winonah Riverboat for a "POLKA CRUISE" down the SAGINAW RIVER. After boarding the riverboat at the dock in down town BAY CITY we meet with Polka Hall of Fame inductee Don "E" Dee and Polka Master John Lipinski to enjoy a wonderful day of Polka music, food and Saginaw River sites!
NOVEMBER 28TH SHOW #1248: Dell travels to CLIO to witness the wood creations of Mike and Janet Van Buskirk. From miniature log homes to a variety of lawn ornaments we visit with this husband and wife crafting teams to learn more about life after retirment.
Then Barry visits with broom maker Lynn Doubblestein of GRAND RAPIDS. Perpetuting the art and craft of individual broom making Lynn demonstrates the creative beauty that each broom posseses.
December
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DECEMBER 5TH: SHOW #1249: CMU Public Television personality Tom Endres visits the MICHIGAN MAGAZINE MUSEUM to share with Barry and museum guests an old family recipe "Mom's Old Standby Chop Suey Bake".
Then Dell takes his turn in the museum kitchen with museum architect Reuel Detweiler of FAIRVIEW. Reuel shares with us the secret of whipping up a batch of MONSTER COOKIES for the holiday season!
DECEMBER 12TH: SHOW #1250: Dell Travels to the Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm and Cider Mill near ROGERS CITY. Here we learn of the Knaebe family's ingenuity in creating a wonderful family destination. ( 2622 Karsten Road, Rogers City, Mi. 49779: (989) 734-2567 )
Then Barry spends time with the Specialists in Gel Candle making, Stonington Candle Company of Clinton Township Michigan. http://www.stoningtoncandles.com Email: Debbie@stoningtoncandles.com
Phone: (810) 783-4778 Address: 44310 Macomb Industrial Dr., Clinton Twp 48036
DECEMBER 19TH: SHOW #1251: Barry discovers a new Michigan enterprise called Great Lakes Gifts Inc. that specialize in handmade jewelry for the feet! This cottage industry is growing dramatically as they feature their new product called Natural Sandals. In this story we learn how two sisters Holly Breitkreuz and Linda Dackiw brainstormed this one of a kind jewelry line into a world wide internet and specialty art show business they run from their home near FRASER, Michigan!
http://www.naturalsandalsetc.com PHONE: (810) 786-6765
Email: strungoutbeads@home.com
Then Dell visits with world renowned Knife carver and engraver Webster Wood of ATLANTA, Michigan. We witness Webster's incredible talent of creating from raw metal blades and knives manipulated and engraved painstakingly by hand into one of a kind collector items! Email: coyote@racc2000.com Phone: (989) 785-2996
DECEMBER 26TH: SHOW #1252: The end of 2001 brings with it a look at some of Dell Vaughan and Barry Stutesman's favorite interviews and visits of the past year. From wonderful artists and crafts people to restaurants and fine food....it was a great year!
Then Dell returns to the Michigan Magazine Museum to continue his visit with museum curator Professor Nelson Yoder. In this segment we learn of Nelson’s incredible artistry which runs from Author/Philosopher to Oil and Acrylic artist.
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