 Summer Reading Adventure Continues at Fremont Library
The Summer Reading Program at Fremont Area District Library is in full swing, and all ages are still welcome to sign up to begin earning prizes for your reading. Children can earn a free pizza, free ice cream, a toy, a free book, Whitecaps, Rise, and Griffins passes, and entry into the grand prize drawings for an RC car, birthday party at NorthPointe Gymnastics, a trip to Boyne Mountain, Avalanche Bay, Skybridge Michigan, and more! Teens can earn free entrée from McDonald’s, ice cream from Koffee Kuppe, pizza from Spanky’s, order a free book, and for every book they read, they can enter for chances to win many prizes from local restaurants and stores. Plus finishers will be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Meijer gift card or a paddle board! Adults can earn a free ice cream or drink from Koffee Kuppe, sunglasses or candy, a free book from the Friends Gift Shop, and for every book they read, they can enter for chances to win many prizes from local restaurants and stores. Grand prize drawing options are a $100 Meijer gift card, Oakley sunglasses, and a 6-month gym membership at Tamarac! The Summer Reading Program is important in helping to prevent the “summer slide,” which is the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they made in school the previous year. So grab some books, have fun reading, and come to our free events this summer! Children’s July Events Storytimes for babies & toddlers (up to age 3) is on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., through July 31st. Family Storytime (up to age 5) is on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., through August 1st. There will be NO storytimes on July 17th & 18th. Saturday Storytime will be on July 6th at 11:00 a.m. On Summer Game Day, we’ll have fun games for the whole family to play in the Children’s Department and on the patio on Thursday, July 11th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. During the Baby Food Festival, we’ll have a Drop-In Craft on Wednesday, July 17th from 10:00-12:00 p.m. We’ll also show an afternoon movie (title coming soon) on July 25th at 2:00 p.m. Our very popular Discovery Tuesday programs will take place in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and last 45 minutes to 1 hour. On July 2nd, magician Brad Lancaster will do a show including music, magic, puppetry, storytelling, and comedy. On July 9th, Air Zoo will explore the furthest reaches of your imagination and the science of space. John Ball Zoo will bring in animals on July 23rd. On July 30th, we’ll have our Children’s Summer Reading Finale to wrap up the summer with crafts, games, activities, treats, and prize drawings! Teen/Adult July Events On Thursday, July 11th at 6:30 p.m., the Artsplace will be at the library for you to Paint an Adventure Mug (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) for ages 11-adults. A Mario Kart Competition (REGISTRATION REQUIED) for ages 11-19 will be in the Community Room on Thursday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m. Participants will race to compete for the top 4 prizes! Try your hand at cupcake decorating with Ericka Freriks at our Teen Summer Reading Finale on Thursday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m. and be there for prize drawings! For the events that require registration, call the library at 231-928-0256. We’ll have a Movie Monday on July 8th at 2:00 p.m. to show Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13; 1 hr 55 min). Snacks provided! Junk Journaling will be on Tuesday, July 9h from 5:30-7:30 at the south tables along the parking lot. The new Books & Bites book group will meet on Wednesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. to discuss The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo. New members are welcome and this book group enjoys free breakfast pastries and coffee while discussing books! Fit for Life Exercise Class will take place on July 1st, 8th, 10th, 12th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 29th, and 31st from 12:00-1:00 p.m. This is a free exercise class for all levels of fitness. The Friends of the Fremont Area District Library will have their annual Summer Book Sale in the library’s Community Room during the Baby Food Festival. Shop tons of used books, movies, and puzzles! The sale will take place on Wednesday, July 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for Friends members only (memberships may be purchased at the door), and open to the general public on Thursday, July 18th from 9:00-4:00 and Friday, July 19th from 9:00-3:00. Janet Kasic will present a program called Where Eagles Fly: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Explore the Wilds of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, which Michiganders refer to as God's Country. It offers unspoiled forests, waterfalls, coastal villages, and a rocky terrain. Discover the hardy individuals and a culture unique to this northern wilderness they call home.
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Cruisin Creamery brings an old idea to a new venue
By Ken DeLaat My love for ice cream emerged at an early age…and it never left.” -Ginger Rogers It was a hot Saturday and my daughter Lesly was erecting a temporary fence in an attempt to deter a pair of recent resident rabbits who had already trimmed the beans and peas. We began hearing a soft tinkling of familiar music. The tune wasn’t familiar but the experience was what jangled my memory center. It was an ice cream truck. I would know the sound if I hadn’t heard it for decades because it was the sound that could bring our neighborhood to an absolute halt when I was a kid. Ball games were temporarily put on hold, jump ropes fell to the ground, kids climbed down off trees and everyone ran to their houses in an attempt to cajole a dime or quarter out of our Moms or Dads I looked toward the road, but it wasn’t a truck at all.. It was a boat. Lesly knew who they were (I swear she knows nearly everyone) and called them to make a return trip to our dock. The Cruisin' Creamery crew (Chelsea, Jade, Eric, Josh and their kids) motored back and we scored a pair of frozen goodies while chatting it up with the trio making the rounds of Hess Lake. Loved the concept so it was decided to send out a few questions for the CC crew. How did this get started? Can you bring us from idea to first launch? Eric noticed an ice cream truck visiting northern Michigan lakes on 4th of July. Immediately he called Josh to start brainstorming on how we can take an ice cream truck and put it on the water. Soon "The Cruisin' Creamery" was born. We began searching for the right boat. After finding the right boat, we began renovating to make room for our freezers and generator. Along the way we installed a new flooring and decking. Painted the entire boat. Quickly, Memorial Day weekend 2024 arrived and we set out on Fremont Lake for our first trip. Where does the ice cream come from? We sell "Ice Box Brand" ice cream bars and popsicles. They are made with best in class ingredients in Whitehall, Michigan. Where was the first creamery cruise? Our first trip out was on Fremont Lake. Since we have visited Hess Lake, Brooks Lake, Sylvan Lake, Emerald Lake If you have lakes you’ve visited more than once are you developing regulars? Yes! We have had people message us on our social media platforms asking us to return to their house for some delicious treats. Tell us your flavors and what are the early favorites? We sell Ice Box Brand specialty bars which include: Green dragon, Cookie Dough, Key Lime Pie, Caramel Cashewlicious, Summertime S'more Ice Box Brand classic bars: Vanilla, Chocolate, Bluemoon Smitten Mitten Ice Pops: Blueberry Bliss, Strawberry Sunshine, Tropical Trio We even have Gluten Free and Dairy Free options! More importantly, can you share a schedule of where you plan on visiting in the near future? We don't have an extended schedule of where we will be. However, people can visit our facebook page "The Cruisin' Creamery" for up to date information about where and when we will be on the water.  Photo and article by Donna Iverson
Farmers markets are places of discovery as much as places to buy farm-raised fruits and veggies. This past Saturday, I was looking for anything out of the ordinary. Then I spied a pile of long green snake-like curly shoots. When I asked the farmer what they were, she said “Garlic scapes.” “That’s what I’m here for,” said the man in line behind me. “What do you do with them?” I asked. “Chop them up, sauté them and sprinkle them on pasta,” he answered. “Delicious,” he added. Turns out, garlic scapes are only available for a few weeks in early summer. Farmers cut off the shoots that grow out of the underground garlic bulb. That way, the bulb grows bigger as the energy is funneled downward. Other plants that have scapes that you might be familiar with are leeks and scallions. Scapes are also found on plants of many families, including Amaryllidaceae, Asphodelaceae, Balsaminaceae, Liliaceae, Papaveraceae, Droseraceae, and Violaceae. Taste wise, garlic scapes are not as pungent as garlic bulbs, but stronger than chives. They can be added to pasta dishes, salads, soups, sauces and quiche. Cooks also purée them and turn them into pesto. Garlic scapes store in the refrigerator for about three weeks and can be frozen. In the freezer, they keep for about a year. The garlic scapes pictured here were grown on the Tortoise and Hare organic farm in North Muskegon.  The Fremont Area District Library begins their summer reading program on Friday, June 7th. All ages are welcome to come in and sign up on or after June 7th to begin earning prizes for your reading. Children can earn a free pizza, free ice cream, a toy, a free book, Whitecaps, Rise, and Griffins passes, and entry into the grand prize drawings for an RC car, birthday party at NorthPointe Gymnastics, a trip to Boyne Mountain, Avalanche Bay, Skybridge Michigan, and more! Teens can earn free entrée from McDonald’s, ice cream from Koffee Kuppe, pizza from Spanky’s, order a free book, and for every book they read, they can enter for chances to win many prizes from local restaurants and stores. Plus finishers will be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Meijer gift card or a paddle board! Adults can earn a free ice cream or drink from Koffee Kuppe, sunglasses or candy, a free book from the Friends Gift Shop, and for every book they read, they can enter for chances to win many prizes from local restaurants and stores. Grand prize drawing options are a $100 Meijer gift card, Oakley sunglasses, and a 6-month gym membership at Tamarac! The Summer Reading Program is important in helping to prevent the “summer slide,” which is the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they made in school the previous year. So grab some books, have fun reading, and come to our free events this summer! Children’s June Events Our Summer Reading Kickoff party takes place in the Children’s Department on Friday, June 7th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sign up for Summer Reading, make summer crafts, play games, and get a temporary tattoo! Storytimes for babies & toddlers (up to age 3) will be on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., starting June 12th. Family Storytime (up to age 5) will be on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., starting on June 13th. Saturday Storytime will be on June 8th at 11:00 a.m. We’ll also show an afternoon movie (title coming soon) on June 27th at 2:00 p.m. Our very popular Discovery Tuesday programs will take place in the Community Room on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and last 45 minutes to 1 hour. On June 11th, a presentation about Bubble Science will kick off our Discovery Tuesday programs. From June 18th-21st, we’ll have a Scholastic Book Fair in the library’s Community Room. Hours are: Tue, Wed, Fri 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-5:00; Thur 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-7:00. Mat Emerick will bring us his juggling and comedy show on June 25th. Teen/Adult June Events The Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party will be on Friday, June 7th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the teen area. At the kickoff teens can hang out and watch Spider-Man: Across the Universe (PG; 140 min), sign up for Summer Reading, and eat snacks. A Puzzle Competition (Registration Required in teams of 4) for all ages will be in the Community Room on Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 p.m. Try your hand at pickleball on Thursday, June 20th at 6:30 p.m. when we host a Family Pickleball Clinic for all ages at the courts outside the Rec Center. Fantasy Mapmaking (Registration Required) for ages 11-adults will take place on Thursday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m. For those that require registration, call the library at 231-928-0256. We’ll have a Movie Monday on June 10th at 2:00 p.m. to show Arthur the King (PG-13; 107 min). Snacks provided! Junk Journaling will be on Tuesday, June 11th from 5:30-7:30 at the south tables along the parking lot. The new Books & Bites book group will meet on Monday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m. to discuss Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar. New members are welcome and this book group enjoys free breakfast pastries and coffee while discussing books! Nancy DeJong will present a program about Hiking the North Country Trail on Tuesday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. Nancy hiked all impressive 1,164 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail in Michigan and some miles in all of the other 8 states that comprise the trail. She will talk about her experience with hiking and encourage attendees of all ages to explore the trails close to home. This year’s Summer Reading Program is generously sponsored by: Blades Hair Design and Boutique, Blondie Blossom Boutique, American Truck Accessories/Bruce's Glass Shop, Bogen Massage, Brant Electric, CBD Store of Michigan, ChoiceOne Bank, David M. Byrne, Attorney at Law, Discovery Toys-Pat Durham, Elsie's Ice Cream, Excellence in Vision, Eye Care One, Firestorm Gaming, Friends of the Fremont Area District Library, Geers Family Chiropractic, Gerber Federal Credit Union, Karsten Financial Group-Raymond James, Koffee Kuppe, McDonald’s, Meijer, Moon Dance Café, Nieboer Electric, NCCA-Artsplace, NorthPointe Gymnastics, Paulsen Heating & Cooling, Pawsitive Counseling, Pizza Hut, Red Pine Crafts & Gifts, Spanky's Pizza, Sportsmans Bar, Tamarac, The Blind Squirrel Tavern, The Original Print Shop, and Tire Wholesalers Plus. For more information about library programs, visit http://www.fremontlibrary.net, or call 231-924-3480.   L-R NCCA Artsplace Executive Director Marianne Boerigter, FACF Board Member Susan Wente, Danielle Hendrie, Linda Risenthal and FACF Executive Director Shelly Kasprzycki  L-R Emma Hansen. Analise Duba and Allie Carter On Wednesday, May 29th, a gathering of poetry enthusiasts met at Arboretum Park in Fremont to hear the finalists of the 2nd annual Arboretum Poetry Contest recite their poems. Two winners were announced; one for each age range category. The finalists in the 11-17 year old category were: Analise Duba, honorable mention Allie Carter, honorable mention Emma Hansen, WINNER The finalists in the 18 years and older category were: Danielle Hendrie, honorable mention Bailey Evans, honorable mention Linda Rosenthal, WINNER This year, the poets had to base their poems off of one of five pieces of art that were on display at the Fremont Area District Library. The pieces were on loan from the NCCA Artsplace for poets to view and be inspired by. Pictures of the artwork were also available on the library’s website. The Arboretum Poetry Competition is held annually by the Fremont Area Community Foundation in partnership with the NCCA Artsplace and the Fremont Area District Library. Weather for the event was a little windy, but otherwise could not have been more accommodating. The sun was shining and there was still plenty of shade as the gathering of 40 settled in to hear the 6 finalists read their poems and receive their certificates and awards. A total of 22 poems were entered into the competition, a surprisingly even split as 11 entries were for the adult category and 11 entries were for the young adult category. The hosts of the event hope to expand and improve the event each year as it grows interest in the community and inspires residents to connect with poetry, art, and nature. The Cane Pole Gritty sand spills through my toes As I climbed the rocks, The gray faces of boulders Just gathering heat for the day, Warming my palms. He laughs. Throws a piece of bait at me. "There's not enough room For both of us. Get your own rock." The cane pole wavers in his hands, Line trails lazy from the tip, Easing and tightening In water as it flows And bubbles below us. I can see the bobber play, whirl. Ripples expand as it jerks. Red white, red white, Flips, back and forth. I've got one!" he yells. The yellow perch arches and flails Through humid air as the pole lifts. "Wrigglers get 'em every time," he nods. Tosses the squirming fish back. Too small. I see him here, My friend. My brother. No gray, thin hair, No vacant, cloudy eyes, No gnarled, spotted hands, Gripping a wheelchair. I only see two boys, Fishing on a summer morning --Linda Rosenthal Poppies with Grandma Strolling through the meadow of poppies. My grandma and I. We picked poppies, We laughed, we joked, and we played. I smiled at her and she smiled at me. Her smile like a nice warm fire filled with glee. Her laugh like the breath of sweet summer rain. Her eyes like two shining blue oceans and crashing waves that whispered adventure awaits. Oh I go back to that place as if to hear that loving voice once more. Even as time passes and she is gone. Every day I love and miss her more. I know she is still with me. Holding me in her tender loving hands. Even now when my heart is at war I know she is still here. I hear her joyful laugh in the pit pat of the rain. Even the soft blue sky calls her name. As the wind proclaims I love you my little poppy. I see your love everywhere I go. So I hope that you know. I will always love you as long as the poppies grow. - Emma Hansen |
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