Kathie Hempel, Author at Leader Publications

Grandpa's Cider Mill

Hempel: End to a season that wasn’t

Autumn is normally the time of year we gather the best of the harvest to store away for the upcoming winter. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Saturday, October 20, 2012 7:35 am

Envirothon

Envirothon team takes on prairie lands

Niles High School’s Envirothon Team spent Sunday afternoon informing Curran Road, Buchanan, residents about the natural wonder in their midst. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 8:01 pm

Buchanan

Hickory Creek under new ownership

Listening to the grapevine can be a useful pastime. At least the practice worked well for Jayne and Eric Wagner. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Saturday, September 22, 2012 8:00 am

Buchanan

Shady Grove Fiddle Fest moves

For its 13th year, the Shady Grove Fiddle Fest, formerly held in Shady Grove Park in Berrien Springs, is dancing its way on down the ... Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 am

Blue Star Produce

New generation tills family farm

Blue Star Produce represents the new generation of the small family farm. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:50 pm

Blessing of the Animals

Animal blessings in the offing

Buchanan is preparing once again to welcome the animals. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:02 pm

PICTURE FLIPPER

‘Root Seller’ full of garden knowledge

What I hadn’t counted on when I visited the Root Seller is I would encounter a walking plant encyclopedia known as Ruth Semones. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:30 pm

Arts and Historic District

Buchanan on historic register

Buchanan’s historic districts celebrated National Historic Preservation Month in a big way during its Memorial Weekend Un-Sanctioned festivities. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Monday, May 28, 2012 5:58 pm

PICTURE FLIPPER

It’s farm market time in Buchanan

May means the season opening of the Buchanan Farmers’ Market, a place reminiscent of the days when farmers brought their good to sell in town ... Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:39 pm

Silverbrook Legacies

Dairy story churns memories

When a story on local dairies of the past appeared in the “Silverbrook Legacies” series of this paper, it evoked many memories. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:43 pm

PICTURE FLIPPER

Farm combines education, harvest

Take a drive down Bertrand Road between Niles and Buchanan and Orange Road and Redbud Trail. You will discover a magnificent, red-brick farm house, which ... Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Friday, April 20, 2012 11:00 am

Silverbrook Legacies

Silverbrook Legacies: Dairy to your door

Ever run out of milk for the kids? Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Monday, March 19, 2012 10:32 pm

PICTURE FLIPPER

Diesel Diner does comfort food

When I was younger, I remember hearing advice that if you want to find the best food look for where the truckers stop. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, March 15, 2012 2:34 pm

Silverbrook Legacies

Silverbrook Legacies: Swiss Bell Ringers

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine being a small child of the late 1800s anxiously peering down the road, waiting for the circus ... Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:50 am

Concord Ridge Farm Stand

A peek at farming

Winter? What winter, many are asking. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:19 pm

Grand Mere Inn

Grand Mere Inn, with love

I am at an age where I accept “perfection” as pretty difficult. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, January 19, 2012 1:26 pm

Buchanan

Perspective of a historic district

Buchanan’s recent historic district designation makes it the largest per capita historic district in Michigan. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 9:27 pm

Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels

On the road with Meals on Wheels

The Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels was first established 39 years ago. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:46 pm

Froehlich's

Froehlich’s: Moving beyond the status quo

The countdown is on. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 9:58 pm

News

Living among the saints

Patricia Banker lives among the saints. After spending time in the busy world of publishing as a writer and editor in Detroit, Banker decided to ... Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Saturday, December 10, 2011 12:13 am

Buchanan Fire Department

Local cops play Santa

Buchanan police officers conducted a “raid” on the Niles Walmart Saturday. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Monday, December 5, 2011 9:41 pm

Buchanan

Greenhouse opens year-round market

BUCHANAN — An established Buchanan business is now opening a new phase of its development as a community linchpin. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:15 pm

Buchanan

Farm-fresh year-round

BUCHANAN — An established Buchanan business is now opening a new phase of its development as a community linchpin. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Friday, November 18, 2011 6:47 pm

holiday events

Gifts from the barn

Every once in a while, I run across a business I find so intriguing and exciting it knocks my Canadian socks off. Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:39 pm

Buchanan

Get ’em in, get ’em out

BUCHANAN — “The sign out there is pretty straight-forward. Pete Smith. He’s the man around here!” Read more

by Kathie Hempel, Monday, November 14, 2011 7:19 pm

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