Kalkaska – A Michigan man who was the original artist of Kalkaska’s classic “trout fountain” was honored with a memorial plaque at the opening ceremony…
Kalkaska – A Michigan man who was the original artist of Kalkaska’s classic “trout fountain” was honored with a memorial plaque at the opening ceremony of the 83rd National Trout Festival.
Fred Perrin created the initial sketch for the Kalkaska Trout Memorial along U. S. 131 in the village’s downtown area.
The 74-year-old’s contribution was honored in a dedication at Kalkaska’s long-running trout festival last month, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported .
The memorial showcases a huge trout jumping out of the water in tribute of the festival. It’s extensively photographed and has been viewed in books and internet posts around the world.
