Finding George Martin

September 24, 2009

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Last night I found George Martin, the Civil War soldier for whom Post 227 G.A.R. in Eastport was named, and whose name is stenciled on our Mystery Flag.  Here’s what I’ve pieced together so far.  [August 5, 2012: I’ve learned a thing or two in the last three years and am adding some updates.] The farm […]

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Farm fresh produce

September 23, 2009

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Yesterday was a good day to be out and about for a person (or a spaniel) who loves produce.  I bought a large bag of McIntosh apples and some sweet, sweet plums at King’s.  Then I stopped at Providence Farm.  I’ve told you all about the CSA before, but now there’s something new.  On Tuesdays […]

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Posted in: In Business in Torch Lake, Local foods

Boogie Woogie Baritone

September 21, 2009

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When I was in high school I played the flute in the concert band and the marching band.  I am the very slender, very short marcher over there on the left of the picture.  I never excelled at playing, but I was competent, and I learned a lot about music and teamwork and perspective.  I […]

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Mr. Moore’s photo opportunity

September 20, 2009

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Babs Young has been to another of Antrim County’s glamor events. Here is her dispatch: Yesterday the American Premier of Michael Moore’s new film, Capitalism: A Love Story was held in Bellaire with a reception across the street at Lulu’s. Here Michael speaks with Governor William Milliken and his wife Helen at Lulu’s. I urge […]

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Torch Lake dreams in the morning mist

September 19, 2009

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This is such a lovely letter from Katherine. She writes: Got up early to go to work this morning and took the dog to the lake. Then had to go back to the house for the camera. This is what was going on. The lake was giving up some of its heat, in preparation for […]

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Rocky Top future blowing in the wind

September 19, 2009

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I stopped at Rocky Top to buy some jam and ran into Tom Cooper, which was a good thing, as I had some questions.  Tom and Ruthie are the owners of Rocky Top Farms, so he was well supplied with answers. I wanted to know how “Busted Knee” Cherry Salsa got its name.  It seems […]

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