September 14, 2019
LAKESHORE HARVEST RIDE AGAIN ATTRACTS OVER 400 RIDERS
The Friends of the Blue Star Trail sponsored its 8th annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride on a perfect fall Saturday. Jack Eisinger, Chair of the event and Treasurer of the Friends, reported that for the second year in a row the ride attracted over 400 riders from all over Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. It raised over $26,000 towards construction of the Blue Star Trail which, noted John Adams, President of the Friends, is expected to generate over $100,000 towards actual construction and engineering costs once matching state grants are considered.
Eisinger said “We received many comments from riders about how enjoyable and well-run this event is, which is a tribute to the over 80 local volunteers that handle registration, promotion, buying and distributing food and drinks, placing signs and street markings for the eight routes, and cleaning up afterwards.” He added that “the 15 wineries, orchards, farm stands and artists that were featured stops along the routes expressed appreciation for the exposure and sales that the Ride brings them.” The Friends provide a concierge service to bring cyclists’ purchases back to their parking lot so they don’t have to carry them.
The Ride had two starting locations – the Kal-Haven trailhead in South Haven and Schultz Park in Douglas. Each start had four route options, ranging from 15 to 62 miles. Riders enjoyed snacks and water at various points of interest along the way (all staffed by volunteers from Friends of the Blue Star Trail) as well as lunch at the Glenn Community Center, Schultz Park, and South Haven.
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We wish to give special thanks and recognition to the following corporate sponsors, tour stops, dedicated committee members and our many welcoming volunteers:
Sponsors (click on www.lhride.com/sponsors for more information):
Lead: Meijer Platinum: Blue Star Farms Inc., Herman Miller, Nulty Insurance, Saugatuck Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau Gold: Bayberry Cottage, Beacon Sotheby's International Realty, Cogdal Vineyards, Cottage Home, Rock 'n' Road of South Haven Silver: Cross Country Cycle, Farmhouse Deli, Historic Hotel Nichols, Kramer Services, Lake Vista Supervalu, Lakeshore Signature Homes, Inc, North Shore Garden Center, Saugatuck Brewing Company, Sold by Amy O, Amy O'Sullivan, The Depot, Velo City Cycles Bronze: Blue Star Gym, Claudina Johnston Fitness, Dellavecchia Dental Services, Greenridge Realty - Shores of South Haven, Hardt Insurance, Huntree Nursery, Images of Saugatuck, Keyser Insurance Group, Landscape Design Services, Landsharks,, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC, South Haven Brewpub, Spectators Bar & Grill, Sturgis Bank & Trust Company
Tour Stops (click on www.lhride.com/tour-stops for more information): Brazilian Shack, Bumbleberry Acres, Cogdal Vineyards, Dee's Lakeshore Farm, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Winery, Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm, Landefeld Ceramics Studio, Lakeshore Drive Arts, McIntosh Apple Orchards & Winery, Overhiser Orchards, Riverbend Raspberries, Studio 126, Summerhouse Lavender Farm, The Sugarhouse at Ridley Family Sugar Farm, Virtue Cider
Lakeshore Harvest Ride Committee: John Adams, Denise Adams, Jeffrey Bianchi, Clark Carmichael, Ellen Donovan, Jane Dreyer, Drew Durand, Jack Eisinger, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Sunny Hill, Laura Jager, Kim Redlin
Event Volunteers: John Adams, Bud Baty, Jeffrey Bianchi, Jim Birkes, Patti Birkes, Jan Blaising, Rosie Burke, Cathy Carmichael, Clark Carmichael, Keith Charak, Stuart Comiskey, Carol Daker, Sylvia Daple, Maury Decoster, Sue DeNise, Carol Dierkes, Gil Dierkes, Ellen Donovan, Richard Donovan, Jane Dreyer, Lucia Earle, Katherine Economos, Mike Economos, Jack Eisinger, Roberta Eisinger, Nancy Ellis, Jane Forbes, Grace Gilmore, Tony Gilmore, Ann Gruber, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Sunny Hill, Nina Hindert, Becky Israels, Laura Jager, Lynn Kasper, Barb Keller, Dan Keller, Lisa Kozicki, Rebeka Lieto, Kevin Martin, Max Matteson, Carol McIlwayne, Roy McIlwayne, Char McKenzie, Hugh McKenzie, Denny Mead, Eileen Mead, Mike Minster, Sharon Minster, Jim Motiff, Kathy Olsen, David Roe, Kathy Roper, Janet Ryskamp, John Ryskamp, Janet Schmidt, Ann Shaw, Greg Shaw, Tanya Sheridan, Lenny Stack, Lynette Stack, Jim Sullivan, Lauri Sullivan, Leslie Thompson, Gerry Tremaine, Char Vanneck, Jeanne VanZoeren, Max VanZoeren, Mary Voss, Janet Walsh, Barb Welk, George Winterheimer, Kathleen Winterheimer, Bill Woods, Nancy Woods, Jeanne Zerbe
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LAKESHORE HARVEST RIDE AGAIN ATTRACTS OVER 400 RIDERS
The Friends of the Blue Star Trail sponsored its 8th annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride on a perfect fall Saturday. Jack Eisinger, Chair of the event and Treasurer of the Friends, reported that for the second year in a row the ride attracted over 400 riders from all over Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. It raised over $26,000 towards construction of the Blue Star Trail which, noted John Adams, President of the Friends, is expected to generate over $100,000 towards actual construction and engineering costs once matching state grants are considered.
Eisinger said “We received many comments from riders about how enjoyable and well-run this event is, which is a tribute to the over 80 local volunteers that handle registration, promotion, buying and distributing food and drinks, placing signs and street markings for the eight routes, and cleaning up afterwards.” He added that “the 15 wineries, orchards, farm stands and artists that were featured stops along the routes expressed appreciation for the exposure and sales that the Ride brings them.” The Friends provide a concierge service to bring cyclists’ purchases back to their parking lot so they don’t have to carry them.
The Ride had two starting locations – the Kal-Haven trailhead in South Haven and Schultz Park in Douglas. Each start had four route options, ranging from 15 to 62 miles. Riders enjoyed snacks and water at various points of interest along the way (all staffed by volunteers from Friends of the Blue Star Trail) as well as lunch at the Glenn Community Center, Schultz Park, and South Haven.
Please scroll down to view pictures of the event.
We wish to give special thanks and recognition to the following corporate sponsors, tour stops, dedicated committee members and our many welcoming volunteers:
Sponsors (click on www.lhride.com/sponsors for more information):
Lead: Meijer Platinum: Blue Star Farms Inc., Herman Miller, Nulty Insurance, Saugatuck Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau Gold: Bayberry Cottage, Beacon Sotheby's International Realty, Cogdal Vineyards, Cottage Home, Rock 'n' Road of South Haven Silver: Cross Country Cycle, Farmhouse Deli, Historic Hotel Nichols, Kramer Services, Lake Vista Supervalu, Lakeshore Signature Homes, Inc, North Shore Garden Center, Saugatuck Brewing Company, Sold by Amy O, Amy O'Sullivan, The Depot, Velo City Cycles Bronze: Blue Star Gym, Claudina Johnston Fitness, Dellavecchia Dental Services, Greenridge Realty - Shores of South Haven, Hardt Insurance, Huntree Nursery, Images of Saugatuck, Keyser Insurance Group, Landscape Design Services, Landsharks,, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists, LLC, South Haven Brewpub, Spectators Bar & Grill, Sturgis Bank & Trust Company
Tour Stops (click on www.lhride.com/tour-stops for more information): Brazilian Shack, Bumbleberry Acres, Cogdal Vineyards, Dee's Lakeshore Farm, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Winery, Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm, Landefeld Ceramics Studio, Lakeshore Drive Arts, McIntosh Apple Orchards & Winery, Overhiser Orchards, Riverbend Raspberries, Studio 126, Summerhouse Lavender Farm, The Sugarhouse at Ridley Family Sugar Farm, Virtue Cider
Lakeshore Harvest Ride Committee: John Adams, Denise Adams, Jeffrey Bianchi, Clark Carmichael, Ellen Donovan, Jane Dreyer, Drew Durand, Jack Eisinger, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Sunny Hill, Laura Jager, Kim Redlin
Event Volunteers: John Adams, Bud Baty, Jeffrey Bianchi, Jim Birkes, Patti Birkes, Jan Blaising, Rosie Burke, Cathy Carmichael, Clark Carmichael, Keith Charak, Stuart Comiskey, Carol Daker, Sylvia Daple, Maury Decoster, Sue DeNise, Carol Dierkes, Gil Dierkes, Ellen Donovan, Richard Donovan, Jane Dreyer, Lucia Earle, Katherine Economos, Mike Economos, Jack Eisinger, Roberta Eisinger, Nancy Ellis, Jane Forbes, Grace Gilmore, Tony Gilmore, Ann Gruber, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Sunny Hill, Nina Hindert, Becky Israels, Laura Jager, Lynn Kasper, Barb Keller, Dan Keller, Lisa Kozicki, Rebeka Lieto, Kevin Martin, Max Matteson, Carol McIlwayne, Roy McIlwayne, Char McKenzie, Hugh McKenzie, Denny Mead, Eileen Mead, Mike Minster, Sharon Minster, Jim Motiff, Kathy Olsen, David Roe, Kathy Roper, Janet Ryskamp, John Ryskamp, Janet Schmidt, Ann Shaw, Greg Shaw, Tanya Sheridan, Lenny Stack, Lynette Stack, Jim Sullivan, Lauri Sullivan, Leslie Thompson, Gerry Tremaine, Char Vanneck, Jeanne VanZoeren, Max VanZoeren, Mary Voss, Janet Walsh, Barb Welk, George Winterheimer, Kathleen Winterheimer, Bill Woods, Nancy Woods, Jeanne Zerbe
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