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into his artistry.
Springfield was the epitome of the ’80s — an impressive I’m A Fool” and “Can’t Keep A Good Man Down.”
slew of hit singles and a leading role as Dr. Noah Drake on the
day time drama, “General Hospital.” He was definitely hard
to hold with a career as fast-moving as his.
The Australian-born singer-songwriter had already
started making a presence on the charts in his native Australia “Take Me Home Tonight,” which featured Ronnie Spector.
during the 1970s, with a few songs finding their way to charts
in Canada and the UK. But it wasn’t until his single, “Jessie’s
Girl,” that Springfield hit the U.S. Top 40. Oh, and by the way, temporary standards.
it climbed all the way to No. 1
“Jessie’s Girl” was the first single from his massively
successful, “Working Class Dog”
album. Two more singles followed, in-
cluding the No. 8 smash, “I’ve Done
Everything For You” and the Top 20
hit, “Love Is Alright Tonite.”
It was apparent he was an actor
who could successfully bridge over to
music and be equally accepted here in
the states, despite having already had
chart success at home first.
The “Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me
Yet” album came next and featured
more hits including “Don’t Talk To
Strangers,” “Calling All Girls,” “What
Kind Of Fool Am I?” and “I Get Ex-
cited.”
Several hit singles followed as
the ’80s progressed. Songs like “Affair
Of The Heart,” “Human Touch, “Love
Somebody,” “Souls,” “Don’t Walk
Away,” “Bop ‘Til You Drop,” “Cele-
brate Youth,” “State Of The Heart” and
“Rock Of Life.”
Since his heyday, Springfield has
explored multiple avenues including
television and movie roles, and author-
ing several books. But, music was al-
ways his first passion. He remained a
touring force with appearances all over
the world.
In January, Springfield released
his 18th studio album, “The Snake Jody Watley performs June
King.” Critics have been quick to label at Chene Park in Detroit.
the album “dark,” but sometimes
artists show their personal side in their own music and that’s
OK, too. I can understand if it feels dark, but it’s only because
it may be reflective of his current state of heart. We are al-
lowed to feel as we’re human.
Eddie Money is a late ’70s artist who came into his own
in the early ’80s. Again, like Springfield, Money’s music was
right on the money, so to speak. He will perform at Four
Winds Casino in New Buffalo (5/8).
He first began charting on the Hot 100 in 1978 with the
hits “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets To Paradise.” He fol-
lowed in 1979 with “You Really Got A Hold On Me,” “Maybe
In 1982, Money’s album, “”No Control,”featured the
singles “Shakin’” and “Think I’m In Love.” His brand of blue
collar rock ‘n roll resonated with pop and rock fans.
“Can’t Hold Back” ushered in Money’s biggest hit with
The song reached No. 4 on the Hot 100. His follow-up tracks
“I Wanna Go Back” and “Endless Nights” remain adult con-
Money enjoyed a few more chart appearances, includ-
ing “Walk On Water,” “We Should Be Sleeping,” “The Love In
Your Eyes,” “Let Me In,” “Peace In Our
Time,” “I’ll Get By,” “She Takes My
Breath Away,” “Fall In Love Again” and
“Save A Little Room In Your Heart For
Me.”
In the ’80s, singer Jody Watley
was a key figure in the R&B band Shala-
mar. Shalamar had several minor hits,
the most memorable being “Dancing In
The Sheets” from the “Footloose” sound-
track. In 1986, Watley stepped out on
her own and changed the music land-
scape in a big way. She became a major
solo star.
Jody Watley will perform at
Chene Park in Detroit (6/20).
Watley’s self-titled debut album
emerged on the charts in early 1987
when the album’s first single, “Looking
For A New Love,” made it to radio. The
track was huge, peaking at No. 2 for a
solid month. It made her one of the
biggest dance artists of the ’80s.
“Watley” boasted four more sin-
gles, including “Still A Thrill,” “Don’t
You Want Me,” “Some Kind Of Lover,”
and the heart-felt ballad, “Most Of All.”
Her next album, “Larger Than
Life,” continued her bliss. “Real Love”
also peaked at No. 2 for several weeks,
keeping Watley from ever achieving a
20 No. 1 song, but that didn’t stop her from
being successful. Three other tracks in-
cluding “Friends” with Eric B. & Rakim,
“Everything” and “Precious Love” made the charts.
She was a force on the dance and R&B charts, too, as the
’90s made their way. “I Want You,” “I’m The One You Need,”
“It All Begins With You,” “When A Man Loves A Woman,”
and “Affection.”
In 2006, Watley returned with the album “The
Makeover,” to which she put her own spins on popular tracks
like Madonna’s “Borderline” and Chic’s “I Want Your Love.”
It was a fantastic album, too.
Just like Watley made a name for herself in early ’87, so
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ON STAGE
MAY
1 – Brit Floyd, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
2 – Jesse Ware, Majestic, Detroit
2 – Dweezil Zappa, Royal Oak Music Theater, Royal Oak
2 – Sir Mix-a-Lot, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
3 – David Spade, Firekeeper’s Casino, Battle Creek
3 – Kygos, Masonic Temple, Detroit
3 – Tom Rush, The Ark, Ann Arbor
4 – Black Violin, Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo
4 – Eddie Money, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
4 – Glen Phillips, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
4 – Howie Mandel, Motor City Casino, Detroit
4 – Stars On Ice, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
5 – Dailey & Vincent, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana
5 – Jeanne Robertson, Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo
5 – The Mersey Beatles, State Theatre, Kalamazoo
6 – Anthony Hamilton, Motor City Casino, Detroit
6 – Scott Bradlee’s Post Modern Jukebox, 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids
8 – Tony Bennett, DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids
9 – Brian McKnight, Motor City Casino, Detroit
10 – Chris Lane, The Intersection, Grand Rapids
10 – Glen Phillips, The Ark, Ann Arbor
11 – Ball Brothers, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana
11 – Brantley Gilbert, Aaron Lewis, Josh Phillips, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
11 – Bruce Shockley, Riviera Theater, Three Rivers
11 – Clairvoyants, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
11 – Clint Black, Lorrie Morgan, John Berry, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant
11 – Rival Sons, Intersection, Grand Rapids
11 – Snarky Puppy, State Theatre, Kalamazoo
11 – Tom Jones, Detroit Opera House, Detroit
12 – Ruzz Guitar’s Blues Revue, Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids
12 – South Bend Symphony Tchaikovsky’s Fifth, Morris Performing Arts Center, South
Bend
12 – Spinners, Al Hudson, Enchantment, Masonic Temple, Detroit
13 – Anderson East, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit
13 – Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, Hammond, Ind.
15 – Halestorm, In The Moment, Delta Plex, Grand Rapids
15 – Nonpoint, Piere’s Entertainment Complex, Fort Wayne, Ind.
15 – Todd Rundgren, 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids
16 – Alice In Chains, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
16 – Stone Sour, Clyde’s, Fort Wayne, Ind.
16 – Under Oath, Piere’s Entertainment Complex, Fort Wayne
17 – Chevelle, Club Fever, South Bend
17 – Stryper, Intersection, Grand Rapids
18 – Laura Story, Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana
18 – Mat Franco, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, Hammond
18 – Rodney Carrington, 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids
18 – Temptations, Four Tops, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant
19 – DeAnne Smith, State Theatre, Kalamazoo
19 – Rick Springfield, Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana
20 – Daryl Hall & John Oates, Train, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
20 – Steve Martin, Martin Short, DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids
22 – Vance Joy, Fox Theatre, Detroit
24 – Marcus King Band, Erin Coburn, State Theatre, Kalamazoo
24 – Vance Joy, 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids
25 – Billy Gardell, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
25 – Decemberists, Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor
25 – Los Lobos, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
25 – Whispers, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, Hammond
26 – Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, Kool Moe Dee, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Fox Theatre,
Detroit
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JUNE
1 – BoDeans, 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids
1 – Chris Tucker, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, Hammond
1 – Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Ryan Concert Hall, Angola, Ind.
1 – JJ Grey, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
1 – Kennedy’s Kitchen, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
1 – Mark Lowry, Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana
2 – The Carpenters, Neil Diamond Tribute, Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana
3 – Tech N9ne, Fillmore, Detroit
5 – Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Masonic Temple, Detroit
5 – Lynda Randle, Aaron Wilburn, The Browns, Shipshewana Event Center,
Shipshewana
6 – Dailey & Vincent, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana
6 – Hayley Kiyoko, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit
6 – Willing Downing, Chene Park, Detroit
7 – Everclear, Marcy Playground, Piere’s Entertainment Complex, Fort Wayne
7 – Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Booth Brothers, Shipshewana Event Center,
Shipshewana
7 – Ledisi, Motor City Casino, Detroit
7 – Paul Thom, The Ark, Ann Arbor
7 – Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
8 – Jackson Browne, Michigan Lottery Ampitheatre, Sterling Heights
8 – For King And Country, Jerica Paliga, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
8 – Ricky Skaggs, Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana
8 – Yes, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
9 – Classic Albums Live, Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, Ind.
9 – Ledisi, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, Hammond
9 – Sandi Patty, Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana
9 – Trace Adkins, Firekeeper’s Casino, Battle Creek
10 – Al Stewart, The Ark, Ann Arbor
10 – Chrisette Michele, Motor City Casino, Detroit
13 – David Sanborn, Chene Park, Detroit
13 – Gabriel Iglesias, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, Hammond
14 – Davina & The Vagabonds, Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids
15 – Jeff & Sheri Easter, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana
15 – Oblates Of Blues, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
15 – The Reverend Horton Heat, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
15 – Shania Twain, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
15 – Whoopi Goldberg, Motor City Casino, Detroit
16 – Bell Biv DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Silk, Chene Park, Detroit
16 – Trevor Hall. Bells Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
17 – Chris Young, Kane Brown, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant
20 – Jody Watley, Chene Park, Detroit
21 – Posies, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Kalamazoo
21 – Richard Marx, Motor City Casino, Detroit
22 – Air Supply, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
22 – Out By 8, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
22 – Sam Smith, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
22 – Soul’d Out Quartet, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana
22 – Third Day, DeVos Hall, Grand Rapids
23 – Erykah Badu, Nas, Chene Park, Detroit
23 – Johnny Rogers Show, Riviera Theater, Three Rivers
25 – James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
26 – Harry Styles, Kasey Musgraves, Little Caesar Arena, Detroit
26 – John Fogerty, Willie Nelson, ZZTop, Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant
27 – Branford Marsalis, Chene Park, Detroit
29 – Don Savoie, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
27 – Steven Tyler, Motor City Casino, Detroit
29 – Sheila Mullet, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana
30 – Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
30 – Aaron Stutzman, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana
30 – Yes, Fox Theatre, Detroit
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was a young Chicagoan named Richard Marx. Marx performs As music

(6/21) at Motor City Casino in downtown Detroit. styles evolve,
Marx’s debut album, “Richard Marx,” boasted four Marx saw his
top 5 hits, including the huge No. 1, “Hold On To The Nights.” streak on the
Ironically, “Hold On To The Nights” was the fourth single charts wind down.
from the album, but it was the one to top the Hot 100. It didn’t stop him
That summer, “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Should’ve from putting out
Known Better” and “Endless Summer Nights” ruled the radio albums. He also
airwaves for Marx. He was one of the most successful male penned other
artists that year, which also included the likes of George tracks for other no-
Michael and Michael Jackson. table artists includ-
Marx topped the Hot 100 two more times with his soph- ing songs for Vince
omore album, “Repeat Offender,” in 1989. Gill and the
I can remember when that album was released. It was Grammy-winning
huge with “Satisfied” hitting No. 1 right out of the gates. But, “Dance With My
the album’s second single would change everything for him. Father” for Luther
The single “Right Here Waiting” became the love song of love Vandross.
songs. The piano-driven ballad put Marx at No. 1 for three Other ’80s Richard Marx performs in June at
weeks and became one of the most played songs on radio of artists bringing back Motor City Casino in Detroit.
all time. It’s still in rotation on most adult contemporary for- the good ol’ days,
mats to this day. include Stryper (5/17) at Intersection in Grand Rapids, Hall &
More singles followed from “Repeat Offender,” includ- Oates (5/20) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Los Lobos
ing “Angelia,” “Nothing You Can Do About It,” “Too Late To (5/25) at Bell’s Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo, Larry Gatlin &
Say Goodbye,” and “Children Of The Night.” The Gatlin Brothers (6/7) and Ricky Skaggs (6/8) at Shipshe-
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June 16 dusk, White Pigeon High
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Commodore Tim Taylor and Carl Thornton visit during a Meet and Greet Flotilla gathering.
STORY AND PHOTO BY JULIA BARATTA
or the past several years, Colon has
F hosted one of the largest parades in
the area during the Independence
Day celebrations, along with the annual
Palmer Lake Flotilla. The decorated boat
parade is held the first Saturday in July,
with judging of both the watercraft and
those on the shore who participate by
decorating their lake front. A special
meet-and-greet was held to bring the or-
ganizers, participants and sponsors to-
gether for a time of networking and
appreciation.
Commodore Tim Taylor was host
for the evening, with representatives
from all facets of the event being intro-
duced. Among those present were Grant
Sahr and Ryan Doherty, who are fre-
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quent winners of the Flotilla. They are
the current crown-holders with 2017’s
entry “Three Men in a Tub” for the
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes theme.
“This was neat for me as I haven’t
really had a chance to get to know the
participants,” Taylor said. “Tonight I
met several of them.”
New Colon Chamber of Com-
merce President John Sterlini shared
some of the current happenings with
the organization such as a T-shirt sale to
raise funds for various projects. The
Chamber is a supporter of the Flotilla as
is Carl Thornton with Five Star Pizza
and the Legend Dairy. These groups
and businesses support community ac-
tivities with money, volunteering and
organizing.
For 2018, the Flotilla theme is
“Board Games” and will be held July 7.
This will be the 12th annual gathering of
the decorated boats and continues to
support the American Legion Post 454
with all the entry fees being donated to
the post. There are a number of ways to
get involved in the festivities, including
participation in the boat parade, deco-
rating lakeside, becoming a sponsor and
cheering on the participants by being a
spectator.
The decorations, whether on the
boat or a dock, need to adhere to the
theme in order to be judged. There are
prizes for both, provided by local busi-
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to view the procession from any of the
public access areas. One of the more
popular sites is the park on Swan Street
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R warms up and people take to waterways in droves.

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protect everyone onboard. Although ensuring passenger
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impact the environment. Store garbage in a bag and dispose of
it properly when you return to the marina or dock. Secure
items onboard so they will not blow off and end up in the
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■ Avoid antifouling paints. Antifouling paints are spe-
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■ Keep boats in proper working order. Poorly main-
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good time.”
Barn finds, “that’s the big thing
today.” Owners take a car and repair the
motor and drive train, along with
everything that makes them safe for
driving.
“Then they leave the rest just like
they came out of the barn,” Parshall
said.
The event is the first big Midwest
swap meet of the summer. Those look-
ing for rare parts or new, old cars to re-
store or buy make the show the place to
see a lot of classics.
You can also see participants
showcased on the streets. At 4 p.m. Sat-
urday, Coldwater police block off U.S.
12 from Jefferson to Western streets so
the more than 200 car owners who want

Annual car show

to cruise the city can do so. The cars and
motorbikes cruise down Grand Street
around the Third Ward and back to

draws big crowds

Four Corners without fighting traffic.
U.S. 12 will detour around the route.
The route is always packed with

in Coldwater
watchers looking for a favorite model.
At Four Corners, the Coldwater Cham-
ber of Commerce sets up a bandstand
and beer tent.
Saturday is a blessing of the
bikes.
That’s followed by a muffler rap.
The decibel meter records which car or
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DON REID some even come from Canada. bike can roar out the loudest exhaust.
Admission is $5 a person with Bring ear plugs.
here are more classic cars and hot kids under 12 free. Those entering cars Until 2010, the Coldwater Cham-

T rods around here than on the West

Coast, Dale Parshall has heard.
Since the first Branch County
or bikes for prizes get in free with one
passenger.
“We get a little bit of everything.
ber of Commerce held the event. Since
then, a volunteer non-profit was created
which uses proceeds earned from the
Swap Meet Car Show in Coldwater 31 You can see a brand new car next to a car show to give to a number of local
years ago, Parshall has been involved. restored classic or a barn find,” Parshall charities, including the Branch County
The first two years as an announcer and said. “Everyone is here just to have a Coalition Against Domestic Violence. ✤
now as chairman of the non-profit that
puts on the event Mother’s Day week-
end at the Branch County fairgrounds.
You’ll see almost every year
model of the Ford Mustang; rat rods
that appear right out of “Mad Max” and
all kinds of barn finds. Expect more
than 1,600 gas and diesel powered vehi-
cles May 12-13.
“The love for them is alive in
south central Michigan” Parshall said.
Last year, more than 11,000 peo-
ple went through the gates. The event
draws from the five surrounding states,

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Off the Beaten Path

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raveling between towns, my
T friends Debbie and Cindi decided
to catch me for lunch at a place we
had never been to — Fat Cam’s on
Garver Lake.
Meeting there on a Sunday after-
noon, the place was surprisingly busy.
However, once we took a gander at the
menu, we realized why.
Offering appetizers and entrees,
sandwiches and sweets, the menu also
boasted a special section of comfort
food.
After making our choices the food
started to arrive with crisp and delicious
salads first, then entrees on plates so
large they looked like platters, making
all three of us sigh.
Debi decided on the bacon-
crusted chicken.
“It not only looks good, but it is
seriously the best chicken I have ever
tasted,” she said.
Dolling out a samples to us, Cindi
and I both agreed.
“That is really good chicken,”
noted Cindi. “In fact, I want to eat more
of it and, I haven’t even touched my
own plate.”
Delving into her dish, Cindi
quickly raised her fork and announced,
“OK. I just changed my mind. While
Debi’s chicken is delicious, my pasta is
Fat Cam’s
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amazing.”
Passing us samples, Debi and I
had to agree. The sauce was creamy, the
pasta perfect and the seasoning offered
just a hint of spice.
Finally tasting my own dish —
shrimp, one bite got me talking just like
it did them.
“Girls, you have to taste my
shrimp because it is just amazing,” I told
them.
Handing them each a shrimp for
themselves, both agreed with me.
“What a meal we’re having here
today,” Cindi said.
Feeling so full we asked the
server for boxes, Debi quickly added, “I
know I’m full but there's no way I’m
going to pass up bread pudding. It is my
absolute favorite.”
Served as a giant slice topped
with a huge mound of ice cream that is
then drizzled in caramel sauce, all of us,
though full, were happy to see that the
server was thoughtful enough to bring
along three spoons.
Dipping our spoons into it, Cindi
commented, ”I don't like peaches or
bread pudding, but this is amazing.”
“I am surprised by how warm,
sweet, soothing and delicious it is and,
Debi, I can see why it is your favorite
dessert,” I said.
Sitting back in our chairs and tak-
ing a moment to enjoy the beautiful
view of Garver Lake that surrounded us
on Fat Cam’s outdoor deck, we were all
quite pleased to be able to get a chance
to enjoy each other’s company while
having such an amazing meal in a beau-
tiful place that is situated just a little
ways off the beaten path! ✤
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‘Plant Watch’ volunteers monitor lakes
Erick Elgin discussed what grows under the water during his presentation at the 2018 Conservation Expo held in Coldwater.
STORY & PHOTO BY JULIA BARATTA
hile plants in lakes are usually
W a good thing, some species of
water plants that are more of a
problem, than a benefit.
Several organizations have tried
to make a difference, but additional help
is always appreciated. The Exotic
Aquatic Plant Watch is a volunteer-
based program that supplements the ef-
forts of those at the state level.
This is an opportunity to volun-
teer by monitoring the lake conditions
for invasive plants such as Eurasian mil-
foil, curly-leaf pondweed, starry
stonewort, and hydrilla. The first three
have been spotted in Michigan, with the
last one having yet to make an appear-
ance in the state.
The main purpose of the program
is to identify and respond to plants that
may be disruptive to a lake’s ecosystem.
These plants have the potential to take
over a lake, overwhelming the native
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aquatics. This problem can negatively
affect fish populations and human recre-
ation.
There are five steps the volunteers
are instructed on: monitoring, early de-
tection, rapid response, maintenance
control, and preventive management.
Each of these build upon the previous
one, saving time, money, and resources.
Monitoring requires learning the
proper identification of invasive species
of water plants. By discovering early
growth of these plants and their
colonies, lake associations can deal with
the issues before the plant spreads. The
rapid response of controlling or remov-
ing the species can help keep the area
free of these problem plants. Maintain-
ing control over the aquatic species or
where they recently resided is recom-
mended as these plants are easily grown
and invasive.
Finally, preventive measures have
proven to be useful. One such idea in-
volves a sign that says “Help Stop
Aquatic Hitchhikers” and explains ways
that people can eliminate the spread of
the invasives from one lake to another.
Cleaning off boats and trailers is the first
recommendation with the draining of
live wells, bilges and all water being the
second.
They also suggest that boats and
equipment be dried and the disposal of
unwanted bait in the trash.
Water Resource Educator Erick
Elgin of MSUE presented on these ef-
forts at the 2018 Branch County Conser-
vation District Expo where attendees
were able to acquire some of these signs
for their boat launches. He is also one of
the contacts for those who are interested
in supporting or volunteering for the Ex-
otic Aquatic Plant Watch. His email is
elgineri@msu.edu.
Another way to enroll in the pro-
gram is to contact Jean Roth of the
Michigan Lake and Stream Associations
at jroth@mlswa.org or by calling (989)
257-3715 or visiting www.micorps.net. ✤
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