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APRIL 2006
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April 5th : SHOW #1715: Barry visits Marble Era of Hillman and Gaylord. Family owned and operated Marble fabricating plant. A true Northern Michigan success story.
Dell visits Orrin Ladd of Perry Michigan who has gone into the business of creating beautiful water fall landscapes. The story of one man’s decision to get into the business of what he loves to do.
April 12th : SHOW #1716: Dell travels to the Hale area to visit with eggery artist Helen Newell. Helen shares with Michigan Magazine her artistry not only on eggs but on canvas as well.
Then Barry heads off the beaten path for the gourmet experience of the Willow Tree restaurant in West Branch. The owners Ophelia and Tony share their dreams for this family owned and operated destination restaurant. On the menu African lobster, prime rib, snapper and more!
April 19th : SHOW #1717: Barry visits with new Michigan author Rachel Longhurst of Milford. Rachel and her family have published a children’s book dedicated to the life and times of their pet Lab Corey. Corey’s life, cut short by a tragic illness, was one of inspiration and love.
Dell spends the morning with Laura Ashlee of the Michigan State Historical Marker program at the historic Ingham county court house. Here Laura fills us in on her new book that updates all the new Michigan Historic Markers since our first visit over 10 years ago.
April 26th : SHOW #1718: Dell visits with canoe builder and fly fisherman Gerry Gotts of Mio
Barry continues his visit with Children’s book author Rachel Longhurst of Milford.
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MAY 2006
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May 3rd : SHOW #1719: Barry takes us on a tour of the Ilowski Sausage Company of China Township near St. Clair Michigan. Here owner Joe Ilowski tells of the family tradition he maintains in producing old fashioned smoked sausage, bacon, ham, and a variety of beef products.
Then Dell continues his visit with Richard Kellogg author of A WALL OF SILVER. The story of a real life lost U.P. Silver Mine.
May 10th : SHOW #1720: Dell spends the morning with Captain M. Russell Brown of Clio. Capt. Brown has constructed from scratch his own personal two man submarine that he hopes will be utilized for such projects as Inland Lake Rescue services, surveying underwater gas and electric lines and underwater filming projects.
Then Barry visits Farther Martin Deporres of the Little Brothers of Jesus monastery near Coleman. Barry learns of the organizations unique community service outreach programs.
May 17th : SHOW #1721: Barry visits with children’s book illustrator Craig Pennington of the Grandma Janet Mary series of books.
Dell goes fly fishing with AuSable River guide and fly fishing expert Mike Connors.
May 24th : SHOW #1722: Dell visits the Koegel Meats headquarters and processing plant. Here Dell learns the history and heritage of the world famous Michigan based business from John Koegel himself who takes the Michigan Magazine crew on a personal tour of the processing plant.
Then Barry visits the Nor’easter folk music festival at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds between Mio and Fairview. This unique eclectic music festival is bringing musicians and growing crowds of spectators from through out the state and country to share and learn about a wide spectrum of music tastes and styles.
May 31st: SHOW #1723: Part one of the Michigan Magazine Artist Showcase held this past March at Old World Canterbury Village near Lake Orion
JUNE 2006
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June 7th : SHOW #1724: Dell takes to the skies over the Michigan Magazine museum as he learns more about powered parachute flying with old friends Dan and Tom Vanbuskirk.
Barry visits Grandma Janet Mary of St. Johns, Michigan to learn more about her new line of children’s books dedicated to that special relationship between grand parents and grandkids.
June 14th : SHOW #1725: Barry takes us to the AuSable Valley Railroad near Fairview for an update on this miniature railway empire!
Then Dell travels to Elsie Michigan to visit with Postmasters Cathy Peskey of Elsie and Linda Plyler of Shatsburg to talk about the 488 Pride Quilt project and Linda’s newly published book about the project.
June 21st : SHOW #1726: Part two of the Michigan Magazine Artist Showcase held this past March at Old World Canterbury Village near Lake Orion.
June 28th : SHOW #1727: Barry travels to Tawas City for part one of his visit with centurion 102 year old Hulbert Pierce. Mr. Pierce still leads a very active life at home and church.
Then Dell takes us on a private and personal tour of the Henry Ford Fairlane Estate to learn more about the life and times of Henry Ford!
JULY 2006
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July 5th : SHOW #1728: Barry takes us to the annual Michigan Traditional Country Music Show at the Michigan Magazine Museum. For more information contact Bob Randall: 989.698.2523
Dell visits The Annual Pioneer Power Antique Tractor and Old Engine Show in West Branch Michigan. For more information Contact Brian Tripp 989.473.2733
July 12th : SHOW #1729: Dell continues his tour of the Ford Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn Michigan. The Michigan Magazine crew is given a personal tour by Curator of Education and Historical Resources Frank Gasiorek PHD. For more information www.henryfordestate.org or phone: 313.593.5590 or Email Dr. Gasiorek at: fcroek@umd.umich.edu
Then Barry visits area centenarian Hubert Pierce of Tawas City. Hubert still maintains an active church life at 102 years old leading the congregation in Bible studies and services. For more information contact Michigan Magazine’s information line: 989.873.3740
July 19st: SHOW #1730: Barry journeys to the Henry Ford Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn during the Christmas holiday season for their annual Santa’s Workshop. A tradition the Ford family started many years ago to entertain the Ford children the neighborhood kids during the holidays. For more information contact historian Peter J. Veach pveach@umd.umich.edu or visit the estate on line at:www.henryfordestate.org
Then Dell takes us to one of the oldest and largest old engine shows in the state, The Buckley Old Engine show! In this first part we learn of the history of this mother of all state old engine shows. Visit their website at: www.buckleyoldengineshow.org or call the show phone after August 1st each year at: 231.269.3669
July 26th : SHOW #1731: Dell travels to National City to visit with Herb Hammond author of “A Guide to Lake Boat Watching in Michigan”. For more information contact Herb at: 989.469.3330 or by email: hjhamm01@chartermi.net or visit his website at: www.herbslakeboats.com
Then Barry travels to the West Branch Public Library to visit with Gene Scott author of “Michigan Shadow Towns” a study of once vibrant Michigan communities. For details, write or call Gene Scott, 8861 Utah, Livonia, Michigan 48150; phone: 734-523-7844; e-mail: genocam@htdconnect.com
AUGUST 2006
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August 2nd : SHOW #1732: Barry travels to Atlanta, Michigan to Tassie’s Lawn Ornaments for a look at the latest in Michigan Made products designed for the home gardener. For more information: 989.785.4191
Then Dell takes us north of Mio to the headquarters of Panel Concepts. Here owner John Gasho tells us of his unique concept of providing those wishing to create there own getaway cottage an easy fast alternative. For more information contact John and crew at: 989.826.6511 or visit them on the web at: www.panelconcepts.com
August 9th : SHOW #1733: Dell and Barry head to Mountain Town Station in Mt. Pleasant. Barry visits the restaurant which is a renovated train station and micro brewery then Dell takes a ride on the Dinner train that leaves Mountain Town station on trips that feature gourmet meals and journeys through the rural mid Michigan country side! For more information contact Mountain Town Station at: 989.775.2337 or visit them on line at: www.mountaintown.com
August 16th : SHOW #1734: Barry discovers the fine dinning cuisine of the Embers restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. Here Barry, after touring the kitchen and seeing the chef’s in action, sets down with owner Jeff Tuma to try some of the house specialties. For more information call the Embers at: 989.773.5007
Then Dell spends the morning at the famous historic Gagetown Octagon Barn fall fund raising festival. Besides all the fall fun and activities we learn about the concerns and efforts to continue preserving one of Michigan’s historic land marks. For more information contact the Friends of the Thumb Octagon Barn at: 989.665.0081 or visit them on line at: www.thumboctagonbarn.org
August 23rd: SHOW #1735: Dell takes us to Augres, Michigan to learn more about efforts to preserve and promote the Walleye populations in Saginaw Bay. For more information: 989.876.8802
Barry returns to Maple Valley Restaurant near Prudenville for an upate on the new owners and new menu items. Contact Maple Valley at: 989.389.7005
August 30th: SHOW #1736: Barry travels to Manistique Michigan to visit with Author Sgt. John Walker a retired Michigan Conservation Officer (CO) whose stories tell tales of "the chaser and chasee!" You can reach John at: PHONE: 906.341.2082
Then Dell takes on a Charity Island Tour Cruise! For more info: 989.737.2547
SEPTEMBER 2006
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September 6th : SHOW #1737: Dell travels to Michigan’s Irish Hills for part two of his visit with Landscape/Maritime Artist Gerald Hill. For more info: 517.592.3799
Barry heads to the Michigan Magazine Museum kitchen for another round with The Poultry Pal. This Time inventor Tom Simon and Cookbook author Cary Black introduce us to “injection” cooking with the marvelous Michigan cooking aid! For more info 877.423.3722 or visit them on line at www.poultrypal.com
September 13th : SHOW #1738: Barry visits with Prescott inventor Jack Jacques! Jack has developed and patented the first reverse taper golf club grip. From hisnorthern Michigan home Jack and crew are starting to market to the world this grip that fits naturally in the golfers hands and has been correcting the slice of hundreds of satisfied golfers. For more info: 866.845.9192 or 989.873.8063 or visit them on line at: www.ballbustergrip.com
Then Dell visits a renovated train station turned restaurant called Yesterday’s Depot in Coleman. All aboard for some delicious eating surrounded by railroads by-gone days! Contact Yesterda’s Depot at: 989) 465-1890 320 or visit them at E Railway St Coleman, MI 48618-9790
September 20th : SHOW #1739: Dell heads into the beautiful Upper Peninsula to visit the historic Marley’s Pub in downtown Manistique. Marley's Bar & Grill/ 127 Walnut Street/ Manistique, MI. 49854/ Phone: (906) 341-8297
Barry visits artists Tom and Becky Hyland of Woodshop Classics. This husband and wife team have created a national presence marketing their hand crafted furniture created in their home shop in rural Fairview, Michigan. Contact them at: 989.848.8162
September 27th : SHOW #1740: Barry heads off the beaten path for the gourmet experience of the Willow Tree restaurant in West Branch. The owners, Ophelia and Tony share their dreams for this family owned and operated destination restaurant. On the menu prime rib, snapper and more! Contact the Willow Tree: 989.345.0660
We travel behind the scenes with Dell as we feature some very unique stories we’ve encountered while filming other Michigan Magazine segments. Highlights include a trip below the Big Mac bridge into the depths of one of the huge anchor piers…A visit with Coast Guard Auxiliary members while filming the PWC Grand Tour …and a talk with a veteran WWII Air Corp combat photographer. For more info contact us at 989.873.3740 or email us at info@michiganmagazine.com
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June
D-1123 airs beginning June 6th
*Author Al Fales tells tale of Michigan Lumber days
*Great Lakes National Truck and Tractor Pull 2005 Bay City Pt 2
D-1124 airs beginning June 13th
*Historian Jackie Trute prepares Civil War Meal
*Delynn Lovelace and Michigan's Lumberman's Monument
D-1125 airs beginning June 20th
*History of Michigan's Wanagan
*Vera Soucie with Vinegar Pie Recipe
D-1126 airs beginning June 27th
*Wood burning portrait artist Linda Sales
*Modern day Wanigan Races
JULY
D-1127 airs beginning July 4th
*Dutch Candle Carving Artist Valerie Nichols
*Old Century Forge Weathervane factory
D-1128 airs beginning July 11th
*Life and Times of Corey the Lab
*Michigan Historical Marker Program
D-1129 airs beginning July 18th
*Egg painting artist Helen Newell
*The Story of Corey the Lab Continues
D-1130 airs beginning July 25th
*Husband & Wife wood working business
*Michigan inventor creates “hay saver” horse feeder
AUGUST
D-1131 airs beginning August 1st
*Antique Car Club visits Museum
*First ever Michigan Black Bear festival
D-1132 airs beginning August 8th
*Shetler Family diary business from cow to retail
*Ride aboard “Yankee Lady” restored WWII B-17
D-1133 airs beginning August 15th
*Munchy Krunchy Apple Orchard
*Author of Guide to Michigan’s best family orchards
D-1134 airs beginning August 22nd
*Great Lakes Folk Singer Griz Pruzik
*Historical review of Michigan’s greatest fires!
D-1135 airs beginning August 29th
*Lake Superior Dinner Cruise
*Michigan Thyme, a Michigan gourmet food store.
D-1136 airs beginning September 5th
*Coppersmith Dave Wally of Calumet
*Michigan Barns and Families researcher Brenda Ervin
SEPTEMBER
D-1136 airs beginning September 5th
*Coppersmith Dave Wally of Calumet Email: copper-art@pasty.com
*Michigan Barns and Families researcher Brenda Ervin:
D-1137 airs beginning September 12th
*Scandinavian wonderland in Buckley Michigan.
*Michigan Outdoor artist Jim Hublick of Atlanta
D-1138 airs beginning September 19th
*Native American Willow tree furniture maker
*Polka Riverboat cruise on Saginaw River
D-1139 airs beginning September 26th
*Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee
*Michigan waterfall photographer Bill Penrose
OCTOBER
D-1140 airs beginning October 3rd
*Tour WWII submarine USS Silverside
*Lake Superior antique Glass blower
D-1141 airs beginning October 10th
*Jim Foote,
Wildlife Oil Artist/ Retired DNR Officer
*Photographing the Michigan Amish
D-1142 airs beginning October 17th
*Michigan Magazine Museum Kitchen: Mom’s Chop Suey Bake
*Painting on location with Charles Caudette
D-1143 airs beginning October 24th
*U.P. Wooden Bowl Carver Bill Wiard
*Award winning outdoor artist Kim Dement
D-1144 airs beginning October 31st
*Book dedicated to Old Michigan Postcards!
*On vacation fishing U.P’s Crooked Lake!
NOVEMBER
D-1145 airs beginning November 7th:
*Fly Rod making at Nettie Bay Lodge
*Wreath making with Nelson Yoder.
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