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1601 begins airing January 4th: (Repeat) Baking traditional KRINGLES at the MUNISING BAKERY! Join Dell Vaughan and Barry Stutesman in this U.P. Classic then Andy, Head Hard Hat, Smith takes us on a winter time geocaching treasure hunt in this week's Geosnippit! PURCHASE DVD COPY OF SHOW NOW:
1603 begins airing Janary 18th: Movie Making is big business in Michigan. We explore local impact with Rocky Larson of the Northern Michigan Film Group. Then Geocaching Guru Andy, Head Hard Hat, Smith shares his obsession GEOCACHING on another Geosnippits! PURCHASE DVD COPY OF SHOW NOW:
(Preview)1604 begins airing January 25th: We visit an authentic Bavarian restaurant FRITZ's near Frankenmuth in Richville, Michigan. Fritz's has been serving family friendly meals for oveer 125 years in the Saginaw Valley! PURCHASE DVD COPY NOW:
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1605 begins airing February 1st: The amazing Michigan "Bean"! We visit one of the state's largest agricultural Coops, The Cooperative Elevator Company of Pigeon. Here CEO Pat Anderson tells about the amazing products and mission of the coop and the world wide popularity of the Michigan Bean! Then Andy Smith takes us geocaching in Chesterfield, Frankenmuth, Dexter, Ann Arbor and Roseville! PURCHASE DVD COPY NOW:
Preview1606 begins airing February 8th: We're thinking SPRING as we head to Sherni's Candy Factory of Hale/Whittimore area during the EASTER season! Special guest: THE EASTER BUNNY! Then more warm weather GEOCACHING FUN with Andy, HHH, Smith.
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1607 airs beginning February 15th. Join us as we travel the hiways and byways of Michigan then the back-roads to discover Michigan food delicacies. Stops include: The Detroit Taste Fest 1993, the kitchen of cookbook author Kay Richey who prepares a Caribou casserole, then to Comins for saur kraut making with Genevieve Merrick, Scandinavian delights at Punzel Pond of Buckley with Judy Hauser, The German Haus of Stockbridge, Albies pasties of Gaylord, and The Rowe Michigan Country Inn. Preview
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1608 airs beginning February 22nd. It's Sugar Time in Michigan. We head into the Maple woods for the time honored tradition of tapping the trees to make that wonderful Maple syrup. Show highlights include a visit to the Cal Reetz Sugar Bush near West Branch, fun at the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival and a performance by Sneaky Pete and The Forever Family Band of their song SUGAR TIIME! PREVIEW
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MARCH
1609 aired March 1st and 2nd: We visit the home of Michigan's favorite Hot Dog! Koegel Meats of Flint!
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1610 airs March 8th & 9th: the mid-Michigan town of Mt. Plesant expands it's reach into the community and beyond opening it's doors with expansion of a new downtown gallery. We visit Art Reach of Mid-Michigan as they cut the ribbon on their latest expansion project at 111 Broadway. The organization is dedicated to bringing the arts to Mid Michigan and providing artistic outlets for area artists. Preview
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1611 airs March 15th and 16th: We visit with internationally known metal sculptor Rose Wunderbaum Traines of Mt. Pleasant. Then our geocaching guru Andy, Head Hard Hat, Smith takes us on another treasure hunt utilizing the latest in GPS technology on GEOSNIPPITS! Preview
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1612 airs March March 22nd and 23rd: The Team from OCTV brings us highlights of the 2011 N. American International Auto Show head at Cobo in downtown Detroit. Then Andy, Head Hard Hat, Smith introduces us to one of the world's best geocachers, Ranger Fox who is closing in on over 29,000 finds! Preview
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1613 airs March 29th & 30th: 2011 North American International Auto Show Pt 2 with the team from OCTV. Then a preview of some winter time camping in Hammocks at Michigan's Rifle River Recreation area. Then Geocaching tips from our Head Hard Hat Geocaching guru Andy Smith with his Geosnippits! Then let's think warmer weather and trout season as Fly Fishin' Folk Singin' Alan Cayn treats us to memories on the Rifle River with his Rifle River Riffle: Preview
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1614 airs April 5th and 6th: Join us for a look back at the 1998 ODPC FUN FEST. Known by thousands as the EVART DULCIMER FESTIVAL. This is the WORLD'S LARGEST Dulcimer festival and is held each summer in the small central Michigan community of Evart drawing thousands of players and spectators from around the world. Join us for dulcimer playing, seminars, and family fun as we look back at our visit with organizers and participants. Then our geocaching guru Andy, Head Hard Hat, Smith discuses digital photography and it's essential relationship with GEOCACHING on today's GEOSNIPPITS! Preview
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1615 airs April 12th & 13th: Join us in the kitchen of the Michigan Magazine Museum for a visit with historian Vera Souci to talk about her late fathers book 40 YEARS A'COOKIN' an auto-biography of his experience as cook in an early 1900s lumber camp! We highlight our talk with Vera preparing an old lumberman favorite from the book VINEGAR PIE. Then we meet up with Andy Head Hard Hat Smith and the Fray family for geocaching fun on today's Geosnippits! Preview
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1616 airs April 19th & 20th: Join us as we visit with two MICHIGAN INVENTORS. Justo Zarazua of Pinconning and Tom Simon of Bay City. In this two part series we first feature the WEEDGATOR invented by Justo that effortlessly eliminates those pesky pond weeds. This amazing aquatic device is easy enough for a child to use and effectively clean a pond or lake area within minutes. Also on the show we visit with Tom Simon known for inventing the famous POULTRY PAL for the announcement of his new BBQ device the GRILL N PAL. We'll highlight Tom's new device next week. Andy, HHH, Smith joins us for another geocaching adventure as he tells us how to co-exist with geocaching MUGGLES! Preview
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1617 airs April April 26th & 27th: Pastors from various churches form unique unified & centralized Christian out reach program. Then Michigan Inventor of the Poultry Pal, Tom Simon of Bay City introduces us to his newest backyard BBQ invention THE GRILL N PAL! Then we join our Geocaching Guru, Andy, HHH, Smith for another Geosnippits with his guests NCBiscuit!Preview
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MAY
1618 airs May 3rd & 4th: Join us for a trip of a life time as we head to ISLE ROYALE aboard the Queen Three from Copper Harbor. The pristine National Park is ours to discover with guides John and Ann Mahan of Sweetwater Visions and park concession manager Kim Alexander. Our 56 mile trip to the island is highlighted by a visit with Capt Don topside of the Q3. Preview
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1619 airs May 10th and 11th: Barry takes in 5th annual Winter-fest at the Rifle River Recreation area near Lupton, Michigan. We talk with winter time campers and Park Supervisor Eric Cowing (DNRE) about winter activities in the state rec area PLUS the availability of the new STATE RECREATION PASSPORT. Also on todays show we head into the Northern Michigan woods for May Morel Mushroom hunting and eating! Preview
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1620 airs May 17th & 18th: We visit Bear Paw Cabins in Luzerne, Michigan in midst of BIG FOOT country to visit with owner Doug Casterline and Michigan Magazine Museum event coordinator Carol Fisher to talk about the upcoming BIG FOOT BASH scheduled for July at the Museum. Doug also let's us in on other area activities occurring during Museum summer events. Then we talk with Cliff Parent about the upcoming COWBOY DAYS in Rose City! Preview!
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1621 airs May 24th & 25th: We visit Celebrity portrait artist Jason Nuttal of West Branch while he works on his latest projects. Then we review the book LADIES OF THE LIGHTS. A look at Michigan's female lighthouse keepers. Then a quick update on the status of 14 year old Megan Rae's debut CD. Preview
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1622 airs May 31st & June 1st: Join us for a journey of a life time to the GRAND HOTEL on Mackinaw Island with the West Maple Middle School 7th graders. We follow the students during their "traveling classroom" Mackinaw event to the straits TRIANGLE OF HISTORY (Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Island & St. Ignace). Highlight includes a stay at the world famous GRAND! Then our geocaching guru Andy, HHH, Smith tells us of the fun and importance of Geocaching and Geocache maintenance on this week's Geosnippits! Preview
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1623 airs June 7th & 8th: Barry experiences the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island. Our guest is Grand VP Anthony Smith. Preview
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1624 airs June 14th and 15th: We visit with Michigan Magazine Museum curator Nelson Yoder for a look at the 2001 Museum event schedule. Then we visit with Edmore oil artist Irene Schmitler at one of our Expo art shows on the road at Maxfields near Edmore/Blanchard Michigan. Preview
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1627 airs July 5th and 6th: Join us for a look back at our Bigfoot Bash 2010 and a look forward at this year's second annual event July 30th and 31st. Then Andy, Head Hard Hat, Smith shows us how to make a "Traveling Bug". Here's a Preview!
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1628 airs July 12th & 13th: We discover the AuSable View Lodge of Mio. Owners Dale and Sandy Handrich are living a dream come true as they share their little piece of Heaven with those in search of peace and solitude. The Lodge over looks the beautiful AuSable River Valley and is available for retreats and personal get aways. Plus featured in the lodge is work by local artisans and craftsmen. Every thing is available for sale whether it be antiques that adorned the lodge to taxidermy and furniture. Preview
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1629 airs July 19th & 20th: Heading back to the Civil war in Michigan with our annual encampment. Plus take a look at what we've been up to so far in the summer of 2011. Preview
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1630 Airs Wednesday morning July 27th 1:30 a.m. only! Join us as we visit Mark Powell of the first ever NE Michigan Outdoor Sports Show near Mio at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds! Then hold on tight as we journey back in time to a few of our past favorites. Andy Smith is on deck next with another Geocaching Geosnippits. Preview
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1631 Airs August 2nd and 3rd: Here's the amazing story of one families journey in creating a miniature railroad in the woods of northern Michigan that has become one of the states more family friendly attractions. The Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad continues a tradition that has delighted generations of children and adults alike since the 1960s. Then we take a look at the amazing female lighthouse keepers of the great lakes as we review the book LADIES OF THE LIGHTS. Andy Smith our resident Geocaching guru takes us Urban geocaching in this weeks Geosnippits. Preview
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1632 Airs August 9th and 10th: Gene Scott (Email:genocam2@att.net) author of MICHIGAN SHADOW TOWNS. A look at Michigan towns that remain as a mere shadow of their former glory days. Not Michigan ghost towns but shadow towns: Preview
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1633 Airs August 16th and 17th: Acrylic artist David Ellis of Mt. Pleasant shares his talent with the Michigan Magazine crew. Then K9 search crew Geri Dault and KODA search and find bigfoot impersonator on the Michigan Magazine Museum Grounds. Then geocaching fun in West Branch, Michigan with Andy Head Hardhat Smith! Preview!
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1634 Airs August 23rd and 24th: We visit the Mole In The Ground Studios, makers of handcrafted sweet sticks and dulcimers from the woods of northern Michigan. Two men work quietly in the woods of Wolverine producing instruments that provide the sweet sounds developed in centuries of perfection. Also on this week's show we visit with guests of upcoming shows. The guests include a chainsaw artists from Punzel Pond near Buckley, Jewelry makers from Midland and Alpena, a wooden toy maker from Fairview and stop by a road side stand for fresh fruits and veggies! Oh yes! Here comes Andy HHH Smith with another geocaching adventure: Preview!
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1635 Airs August 30th & 31st: American Spoon Foods. Story of Michigan man's forest "foraging" becoming international business. We talk with founder Justin Rashid about the early years and what's in the future for this dynamic Michigan company. Justin takes us behind the scenes into the processing plant that provides the "taste of Michigan" to a waiting world market! Don't miss this inspiring Michigan success story. Preview!
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1636 Airs September 6th & 7th: Old world blacksmith art of Pat Hayes of Spirit Stone Forge of Kalkaska. Then we join Andy, head hardhat, Smith for some PAPERLESS geocaching as Andy goes GREEN on this week's Geosnippits! Preview
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1637 Airs September 13th and 14th: We visit with Barbara Goodboo owner of KENYON'S HIDE-A-WAY a famous get a way for the notorious PURPLE GANG. Barbara saved the resort from the wrecking ball pouring over a MILLION DOLLARS into it's restoration and renovation. In this part one of our visit Barbara tells us of the amazing past and hopeful future of this "now" family destination. Here we'll explore trap doors and underground tunnels..necessary for survival in the era of prohibition! Then the Michigan Magazine crew head to the county fair to visit with Michigan wondering minstrels FRANKY AND JOHNNY of STEPIN OUT. The duo play the county fair circuit bringing the sounds of yesteryear on their accordion and banjo! It's a heartwarming story of entertainers getting a "second" wind in their career bringing happiness and smiles to kids and adults alike. Good family entertainment is alive and well. Preview!
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1638 Airs September 20th and 21st: Great Lakes area Native American U.S. Census rolls are unsealed at the Michigan Magazine Museum. Then the Birmingham Community Concert Band performs our theme song SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE. Then we catch FEMA in action as they construct within 72 hours a working Joint Field Office to handle national disasters. Andy HHH Smith is on deck for another exciting Geocaching Geosnippits adventure: Preview Now!
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1639 Airs September 27th and 28th: We head to the 12 Oaks Mall in Novi to visit wood burning artist Pam Falzon of New Hudson, Michigan. At the new artisan gallery called ART-IS-IN-MARKET we visit friend Pam to find out what she's been up to since last we visited (15 years ago) Preview
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1640 Airs October 4th and 5th: Authors Thomas Wilson & Christine Byron. This NW Michigan team collected post cards of the 50s and 60s of Leelanau county Michigan and turned them into a regional best selling book called VINTAGE VIEWS OF LEELANAU COUNTY.
Then we present a MICHIGAN MAGAZINE FLASH BACK to the 2006 Michigan Renaissance Festival held in Holly with host Jim Hughes of OCTV. Jim visits with the Queen of England and the King of Spain...along with the keeper of the Enchanted Statue! Preview!
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1641 Airs October 11th and 12th: Our guest is Igor Burtsev of Moscow Russia, Bigfoot Investigator. We visit with Dr. Burtsev at the Michigan Magazine Museum as he explains his belief of what Bigfoot may really be! He also shares his investigations from around the world and in the area...He reveals some amazing discoveries just out our own back door!
Then join us for a delicious lunch at a popular Prudenville restaurant...G's! We try the house specialty of Broasted Chicken...Mmmmmmgoood! Preview!
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1642 Aired October 18th & 19th: Our guest is world explorer Phil Hunsberger of Bath, Penn. In a recent visit Mr. Hunsberger shares his Himalayan adventures with museum curator Nelson Yoder. Discussion also includes conversation on the Yeti.
Then Barry takes us to the studios of the late Michigan adventure writer JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD. We explore Curwood Castle and learn more about the life and times of this world renown author who called Michigan Home. Preview!
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1643 Airs October 25th & 26th: Michigan Magazine Museum Curator Nelson Yoder visits with Native American High Elders 94 year old Albert Maxwell and Timothy Sutter of Hawks. The discussion centers around the recent historic unsealing of Native American census rolls at the museum the summer of 2011. Discussion progress into the trials and tribulations of today's Native American population and their efforts to rebound to former glory.
Then Barry Stutesman takes us to Chesaning to visit with Tracy Johnston of Tree Hugger Stoneworks. Tracy turns great lakes swept stones into beautiful works of utilitarian art...here's a Preview of show 1643
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1644 Aired November 1st and 2nd: We witness the expansion of MID MICHIGAN ART REACH in Mt. Pleasant. The ribbon is cut for the development of more space and a gallery to spotlight the artists of Mid Michigan. Join us here as we learn of this dynamic organizations efforts in spotlighting Michigan artists and bringing the world of art to Mid Michigan.
Andy Smith, HHH, brings us another Geocaching "geosnippit" telling us it's time to calibrate those GPS units that'll help you find those geocache treasures.
Also it's that time of year when we ask you to assist us in getting the word out about the FOOD BANKS and PANTRIES available to Michigan residents and beyond. NO ONE NEEDS TO GO HUNGRY IN MICHIGAN! In this week's show and in this preview of show 1644 we list the major food banks and phone numbers to contact to make sure you and your family or someone you know in need can get the assistance needed....and if YOU ARE BLESSED enough to donate to the stock of food available God bless you! PREVIEW
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1645 Aired November 8th and 9th: Join us for the induction of a Northern Michigan Boy Scout to rank of Eagle..scouting's highest earned award. Then join us in the kitchen with Outdoor cookbook author Kay Richey for Caribou casaroll. Then Genevieve of Comins Michigan shares an old fashioned Sour Kraut recipe. Preview
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1648 Aired November 29th & 30th: Author of the book MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND 1976 - 2011, Jack Westbrook of Mt. Pleasant tells us of the amazing "Trust" fund that has supplied, and continues to supply, millions of dollars each year to local recreational development projects. His latest book chronicles and documents each Michigan counties experience in "tapping" into the fund to improve both recreational and economic conditions for their area(via specific completed projects). The book is a must read for Michigan municipalities with recreational projects on the horizon.
Then we head to Grand Rapids to visit with Swiss St Bernard breeder Ann Erwin. Her kennels have been supplying the world with top notch Swiss St. Bernards for generations. Including the ones featured in the popular Beethoven movies!
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1649 Aired December 6th and 7th: Quilter's Retreat at Thunder Bay Lodge in Hillman. Then photographer James Sherwood of Oscoda county presents "Winter's First Snowfall". Preview
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1651 Airs December20th and 21st: Its a MICHIGAN MAGAZINE MERRY CHRISTMAS! Join us for a trip to the Ford Fair Lane Estate and a Christmas tradition, SANTA'S WORKSHOP...Then we take personal tour of the Galea Home of West Branch, INSIDE AND OUT!...Then Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to BRONNER'S CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND In Frankenmuth! Merry Christmas 2011! PREVIEW
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1652 Aired December 27th & 28th: Join us as we look back at our "off the beaten path" travels and highlights of 2011. Then join us for a look at Michigan's State Parks in the winter. We then look back at warmer times as Andy Smith takes us summer time geocaching with the Maile family. PREVIEW!
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