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Frank Murphy Museum will resume tea parties .......................................................... 5 ABC Day returns to Port Hope Aug. 21 ......11 Huron Community Fair returns for 153rd year........................................................ 12-13 Harbor Beach ‘Pirates Motorcycle Run’ plans to open community to bikers .....................17 Elkton Autumn Fest returns after two-year hiatus ......................................................... 23

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Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival returning in August ROBERT CREENAN robert.creenan@hearst.com

since we have pop-up food pantries in the area,” Gunden said. “We thought why not do The Bay Port Fish Sandit this year?” wich Festival will return this Gunden added that the summer after taking 2020 Chamber did not want to off due to the COVID-19 pan- cancel the event again this demic, though it will still look year, and was under a lot of different than in years past. pressure from residents what The 43rd edition of the wanted to know what the fesfestival will run on the week- tival’s status was. end of August 7-8 at McLeish “We don’t have a lot of Memorial Park in Bay Port, other people involved with with Saturday’s hours being it,” Gunden said. “There’s no 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and SunLions Club, no Rotary Club. day’s hours being 11 a.m. to The businesses are great sup5 p.m. porters, but the people that The festival will be a walk- help are the residents.” up to the pavilion for food, On the Friday night before with fish sandwiches, fries, the festival starts, there will and hot dogs being served. be a 15-minute firework show It was originally going to be sponsored by the Bay Port a curbside pickup only event Inn and Ignash Petrolum. but changed thanks to the There will also be a dedirestrictions being lifted. cation ceremony for a small Approximately 20 picnic tree planted in remembrance tables will also be offered for of Jim Bollenbacher in front those who wish to eat their of the park pavilion at 10 fish meals there. a.m.

Nancy Gunden, the presiWhile the festival also typdent of the Bay Port Chamically features arts and crafts ber of Commerce that runs exhibits, a petting zoo, and the festival, said the chamber entertainment, those things made the decision not to go will not be featured this year. full-blown in March and this The people working at the format has not been done festival this year are expected before. to follow whatever the proto“We came up with the idea cols will be at the time.

The fish sandwiches are returning to Bay Port this August after the Fish Sandwich festival was canceled in 2020. The festival will only feature food and no other activities this year. (Tribune File Photo)

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Market on Main, Caseville: Saturday’s 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beginning May 29, 2021 Ending September 4, 2021 except Cheeseburger weekends in Memorial City Park. For more information, call 989-856-3818 Harbor Beach Farmers Market: Friday’s Noon – 5 p.m. Beginning May 21, 2021 Ending October 8, 2021. On Murphy Museum Grounds. For more information, call 989-550-1662 Pigeon Farmers Market: Friday’s 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beginning May 22, 2021 Ending October 29, 2021. In downtown Pigeon. For more information, call 989-545-5240

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Frank Murphy Museum will resume hosting tea parties ROBERT CREENAN robert.creenan@hearst.com

their American Girl dolls to have tea with. Attendance for those trailed off after a few A quaint English-style tra- years because no one in the dition will return to Harbor area could get such a doll for Beach after taking a year off. less than $90.

The Frank Murphy Muse“When I came on, we um in Harbor Beach will decided to rename it so girls resume holding its two tea can bring in any doll they parties in August after being want,” Eddy said. canceled last year due to The renamed Dolly and COVID. Me went on for another four The Dolly and Me tea event years before the Tween Tea will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on was added, where girls attend August 10, and the Tween Tea without their dolls. Eddy said event will be from 1 to 2:30 they have been very fortup.m. on Aug. 17. The Dolly nate to have so many repeat and Me is for young girls attendees year after year. between the ages of five and “When some girls turn 13, seven and the Tween Tea is they’re sorry they can’t come for girls ages eight to 13. anymore,” Eddy said. “I think Organizer Sheila Eddy that speaks well.” said these tea events startAt the parties, girls gets ed back in 1998 when the to dress up, learn about the museum did Samantha Tea, different types of etiquette at where girls would bring in the party, have lunch of fin-

ger foods and little deserts, do crafts, and learn about the history of Harbor Beach and Frank Murphy, the Harbor Beach native, and former Detroit mayor, Michigan governor, and U.S. Supreme Court justice the museum is named after.

The amount of people who can register for these are unlimited, with Eddy saying they usually get 13 girls for the Dolly and Me and eight for the Tween Tea. In an effort to encourage families to come out for these parties, registering a single child costs $10, two children costs $15, and the third child can get in free.

Registering ahead of time is recommended by calling Eddy at 989-864-3817 or Lori at the museum at 989712-0909.

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The 2019 Parade of Tropical Fools winds its way through a packed crowd in Caseville. (Andrew Mullin/Huron Daily Tribune)

Caseville prepares for longawaited ‘Cheeseburger Festival’ Caseville’s long-awaited annual Cheeseburger Festival will kick off Aug. 13 with a variety of events and activities. The festival will run until Aug. 22 with the theme of “A Little Piece of Paradise.”

Chamber of Commerce President and Event Coordinator Steve Louwers said the theme is open to interpretation by attendees.

“Our shirts are gonna have, of course, a parrot on it,” Louwers said, “But when I think of paradise, I imagine this parrot is going to be laying on a hammock between two palm trees, with a beautiful sunset in the background. To me, that’s paradise.”

As per tradition, the 10-day festival will feature the “Tropical Fools Parade” at 5:30 on Aug. 18 through town. To walk in the parade, entries must be submitted by Aug. 17, and applications can be found on the Caseville Chamber of Commerce website.

In past years, Louwers said the parade has brought in approximately 50,000 attendees from across Michigan and runs for about two hours.

“We get some extremely clever floats, big cheeseburgers or big big parrots and stuff like that,” Louwers said. “It’s just unique, something that’s hard to explain, but something you don’t see in a normal parade.”

Louwers said the Caseville Chamber of Commerce has

partnered with local businesses and community organizations to put on hundreds of events throughout the festival.

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• ROADSIDE PARK • STATE PARK • COUNTY PARK Huron County features 93 miles of shoreline and some of the finest beaches in the state.

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Caseville Public Beach is a large, active public beach located at the north end of Caseville. It has a bathhouse, breakwall, shelters, running water and picnicking facilities.

Eagle Bay Public Access is two miles east of Port Austin on Pointe aux Barques Road and has picnicking facilities.

Harbor Beach Public Bathing Beach is an active public beach in downtown Harbor Beach. It is staffed with lifeguards from mid-June through Labor Day. It features a picnic and playground area. Picnic tables and grills are located in the shaded portion of the park. There are two sand volleyball courts and a restroom building.

Jenks Park is a moderately active public beach located four miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Pit toilets, running water, hand pump and picnicking facilities are available. Day use only, no camping.

Lighthouse County Park is located nine miles east of Port Austin on M-25. There isn’t a bathing beach, but there is secluded sunbathing in the park. Featured are a lighthouse, museum, shelters, running water and picnicking facilities.

McGraw Park is a moderately active, public beach located seven miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. It has a day-use area, offers swimming, hiking trails, fishing, playground, flush toilets, running water and picnicking.

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erately active public beach located eight miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Restroom facilities and pavilions for picnics are available.

Swimming, fishing and camping are offered.

Philp Park is a small, secluded beach and roadside park located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. It has picnicking facilities and swimming.

Port Crescent State Park is located five miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25 and is a large, active public beach. The beach at the campgrounds is for campers only. The dayuse beach is located seven miles southwest of Port Austin. A vehicle permit is required to get into the beach which has a boardwalk, bathhouse, running water, shelter and picnicking facilities.

Sleeper State Park is located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. The shoreline features a half mile of Lake Huron beach, including an inland area with nature trails. A campground is located across M-25 from the beach area and features a pedestrian overpass.

Entrance to the park requires a motor vehicle permit. The day-use area is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beach area has bathhouse, picnic shelter, running water and picnicking facilities.

Thompson Scenic Outlook is a small secluded beach and roadside park located five miles northeast of Caseville on M-25. It has picnicking facilities.

Wagener County Park is located five miles south of Harbor Beach on M-25. A small, secluded beach is at the east end of the park. It has shower and rest room facilities.

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CHEESEBURGER Continued from Page 7 Louwers said he’s excited for its return, especially because of the uncertainty leading up to planning efforts.

“It’s been a lot more difficult trying to put this together in three months, as opposed to eight to nine months because we didn’t have any positivity that we were going to be doing the festival this year,” Louwers said. “(With the loosening of COVID restrictions), we’re excited to do it, and we always make it work.”

Other festival highlights include cheeseburger vendors, live musical performances, various contests and tournaments, a cardboard boat race and a new downhill cart derby race.

“Some people come because they enjoy buying hamburgers from the fire department or because they enjoy the beach activities, because they’re strictly Jimmy Buffett Parrotheads for the rock music at night, and some just come for the parade,” Louwers said. “I want all those people to come and be satisfied with our festival.”

With more events yet to be added to the schedule, Louwers said this year’s festival will rival past years and perhaps exceed them in size and magnitude.

Despite the buzz for the festival, Louwers said he hopes attendees can still be mindful of safety protocols and guidelines, exercising caution if they have

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Workshops and demonstrations take place frequently. Visit huronnaturecenter.org for a list of events.

Sleeper State Park

6573 State Park Road, 989-856-4411. Located five miles west of Caseville, this has more than four miles of maintained trails available to those who wish to hike or ski. The trails also have access to 2,200 acres of the Rush Lake State Game Area.

Sand Point Nature Preserve

Huron County (M-25 north of Dunn Road in Caseville Township). The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy owns seven nature preserves that are open to the public. They are natural areas in need of protection and management for the ecological benefits they provide to people and the environment. They are open to the public for enjoyment, recreation and education.

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CaSeVILLe Baywatch on the Beach Grill 6626 Beachway 989-856-4764 Beachy’s Bar & Grill 6567 Main St. 989-856-9210 Blue Water Inn 6584 Main St. 989-856-3400 Brew Moon Coffee House & Gallery 6815 Michigan Street Chuck’s Drive Thru Diner 6966 Main Street 989-856-1230 Dairy Queen Seasonal 6395 Main St. 989-856-2534 Giuseppe’s Pizzeria 6562 Main St. 989-856-2035 Hersel’s on the Bay Grill & Lounge 6024 Port Austin Road 989-856-2500 or 989-856-2650 Lefty’s Diner and Drive-in 6937 Main St. 989-856-8899 MQs Pizza Express (Mainsail Quick Stop) 6631 Main St. 989-856-1645 Pizza on the Bay 6409 Main St. 989-856-2242 Subway (Clark Station) 7095 Main St. 989-856-8484 Thumb Brewery 6758 Pine St. 989-856-1228 Walt’s Restaurant 6618 Main St. 989-856-4020 Wooded Island Sports Grill 6868 Michigan St. 989-856-1240

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eLkton Hitching Post 79 N. Main St. 989-375-2496 Phil’s Diner 4975 Railroad St. 989-375-2600 Subway (Clark Station) 5083 Whalen St. 989-375-2027

GaGetown Sherwood on the Hill 6625 Third St. 989-665-9971 Gagetown Saloon 4773 State St. 989-850-5008

GrIndStone Captain Morgan’s Grindstone Bar & Grill 3337 Pointe Aux Barques Road 989-738-7665 Grindstone General Store 3206 Copeland Road 989-738-6410 Rybek’s Ice Cream Store 3090 Copeland Road 989-768-0071 Shelley’s Bar & Grill 8743 Pearson St. 989-738-5105

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Little Caesars Pizza 135 S. Huron Ave. 989-479-3222 Smalley’s Bar 130 S. Huron Ave. 989-479-3477 Varney’s Coney Island 190 Ritchie Dr. 989-479-6197

Lake Street Local 8724 Lake St 989-738-9750 The Landing 8724 Lake St. 989-738-9750

Williams Inn 129 State St 989-479-9013

Lighthouse Cafe 42 W. Spring St. 989-738-5239

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Pak’s Backyard Café and River Garden 119 E. Spring St. Port Austin

John’s Stumble Inn 1500 Main St. 989-864-5541

kInde Biffs Bar & Grill 4680 N Van Dyke 989-874-3034

Port HoPe Port Hope Hotel 4405 Main St. 989-428-4808

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Heck’s Bar 2990 W. Kinde Road 989-874-4868

Farmer’s Tavern 4522 S. Ruth Road 989-864-3714

Kinde One Stop Shop 25 West Kinde Road 989-874-4500

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The Pasta House 337 Main St. 989-874-4070

PIGeon Cottage Inn Pizza 29 N Caseville Road 989-453-2015 Little Caesars Pizza 27 N. Caseville Road 989-453-2722 Pigeon Inn 66 S. Main St. (989) 453-2327 Scenic Golf and Country Club 8364 W. Filion Road 989-453-2233 El Rio’s Mexican Restaurant 7232 Michigan Ave. 989-453-3434

Port auStIn The Bank 1884 8646 Lake St. 989-738-5353 Blue Moon (Seasonal) Ice Cream Parlor 427 W. Spring St.

HolliJays Place 7296 Main St. 989-373-5005 Stack’s 7297 Main St. 989-678-4500

The Dark Sky Lodge & Tavern 1884 Port Austin Road

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The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms 282 Grindstone Road 989-738-0218

Chester’s Chicken 8974 Sand Beach Road 989-479-6800 Ernesto’s Pizza 129 State St. 989-479-9013 Hook’s Waterfront Resort 2044 N. Lakeshore 989-479-3215

Lake Street Emporium 8687 Lake Street 989-738-8412

The Farm Restaurant 699 Port Crescent Road 989-874-5700

Fireside Inn 1146 Port Austin Road 989-738-8232 Green Clean Bean 124 E. Spring St. 989-738-0112

Angelina’s 2212 E. Main St. 989-658-2643 Fast Freddies 2245 E. Main St. 989-658-8172 Subway 4497 N. Washington 989-658-8500 Ubly Pub 2211 E. Main St. 989-658-8811

SeBewaInG Beeter’s Brew Pub 902 E. Pine Street 989-883-2170 Dairy Barn (Seasonal) 634 Unionville Road 989-883-2421 The Lamplighter 8850 S. Unionville Road 989-883-9224 McDonald’s 599 S. Unionville Road 989-883-9898 Subway 614 S. Unionville Road 989-883-9125 Sugar Shack 612 E. Pine St. 989-883-2300 Village Pizzeria 638 N. Center St. 989-883-2091 Kretzschy’s Smokey BBQ 604 Unionville Road 989-975-1373

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ABC Day returns to Port Hope Aug. 21 MARK BIRDSALL mark.birdsall@hearstnp.com If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle of 21st century life and just experience a bit of that simpler life of days gone by, look no further than ABC Day in Port Hope.

The annual event – centered on antiques, crafts and collectibles and Port Hope’s famous bean soup – returns Saturday, Aug. 21, following a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic.

Leslie Blum, a Port Hope merchant, said the town takes a lot of pride in what they consider “Port Hope’s own festival.”

“We just have a good time,” Blum said.

Those wishing to catch a glimpse of the past can take a stroll back in time in downtown Port Hope see items and clothing from yesteryear.

The schedule of events has been finalized, Blum said, and activities and attractions

throughout the day will include vendors, a petting zoo, old-fashioned bicycles, a car and motorcycle show, a bounce house for the kids and rock mining.

Among other possible attractions include the Port Hope Railroad Depot and Heritage Center, where you can ring the bell, see artifacts, a running model train and Port Hope village display; a tour of Port Hope’s old jail; and a 1930s and 40s-era streetscape viewing at Rubicon Township Hall.

Food like hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade, doughnuts and elephant ears will also be available at the family friendly event.

Port Hope has 11 historic sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can pick up a walking tour brochure at any business in town.

For more information contact the Port Hope Mercantile at 989-428-0024.

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The Huron Community Fair makes its post-pandemic triumphant return Aug. 1-7, 2021. (Tribune File Photos)

Huron Community Fair returns for 153rd year SCOTT NUNN scott.nunn@hearstnp.com Heartbreak has turned to celebration as the Huron Community Fair presses forward with its 153rd year.

The seven-day annual event, like virtually everything else in the state, was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Fairboard President Clark Brock said this year’s return is cause for celebration.

“We are having a fair this year,” Brock said. “That is what I am excited about. I am excited that we get to have all the kids back with their projects and exhibits and everyone gets to come have a good time.”

Brock said harness racing returns after a several year hiatus.

“We have not had it for a number of years,” Brock said. “When casinos started gaining momentum, harness race horsing left the state of Michigan because there was no money to be had. The last time we had harness racing here was around eight years ago.”

Brock said the number of horses and races continued to dwindle, so the fair board made the difficult decision to get rid of it. However, in recent years harness racing popularity has returned and Brock said the fair saw an opportunity to bring the racing back and enjoy some nostalgia.

“People enjoy it,” Brock said. “It is back to the old time fair. It is a free event and is a fun way to kick off the fair.”

Brock said another new item at the fair this year is racing pigs, which will perform three times daily Tuesday through Friday.

The racing pigs will be

located near the information office.

“Everybody loves it,” Brock said. “It is fun and exciting.”

Throughout the week the fair will feature the traditional carnival and midway with T.J. Schmidt & Company.

The fair will also feature its annual grandstand events.

“We have the truck races, demo derby, rodeo and tractor pulls,” Brock said. “The things people always have a lot of fun at.”

Beginning Sunday, Aug. 1, there will be a variety of activities at the fairgrounds, starting with the arrival of livestock, BINGO, harness racing, the horse show, and at 7 p.m. the opening ceremony and flag raising.

Some of Monday’s events include the rabbit show, horse show, silent auction, sheep show, and KOI drag racing in the grandstands at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, which is also Kid’s Day, includes the swine, horse and dairy shows, open-

ing of the midway, and the beef show.

Wednesday kicks off with the feeder show, poultry show, and more and is topped off with the demo derby at 7 p.m.

Thursday features the beef show, goat show and the Super Kicker Rodeo in the evening.

Thursday is also the Special Needs Kids Event, when the fair sets aside time for special needs children and their families to experience the fair.

Friday’s events are the junior livestock auctions and the redneck truck race in the grandstands.

Saturday is the small livestock auctions, antique tractor show, showmanship contests and the tractor pull.

Brock said this year’s fair book is online due to the pandemic.

“There wasn’t enough time to put a fair book to print,” Brock said.

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Parker said previous years have brought in as many as 70 racers, and he’s hopeThe Harbor Beach annual ful for good turnout in the “BiYaKathon” will begin at event’s eighth year running.

8 a.m. on Aug. 7 in Lincoln “I’m always hopeful to see Memorial Park. big numbers,” Parker said.

The “BiYaKathon” will “Even if they don’t want to kicks off at 9 a.m. with a participate, I hope people 5-mile (or 12.1-mile) bike can come out and cheer on ride and a 2-mile kayak the racers.” before ending with a 5k run.

Parker said participants Proceeds from the event need to supply their own will go toward the Harbor bike and kayak, as well as a Beach Fire Department, helmet and Coast Guard-apwhich will assist the depart- proved life jacket. He said ment in obtaining a robot attendees can also rent fire truck to go along with kayaks from Harbor Beach their smoke trailer.

Kayak, but he recommends Event coordinator Mike they do so ahead of time.

Parker said attendees are The bike course will go more than welcome to go through downtown and at their own pace in this out to the countryside, the timed-event and can partic- kayak will be alongside ipate as teams. the man-made harbor with “We not only have an indi- shipwreck viewing opporvidual section, so you don’t tunities and the run will have to do all three-legs of be along the shoreline and the race by yourself,” Parker across the city’s breakwall. said. “You can bring a team Participants can register and each person would ahead online at biyakathon. perform the bike, kayak or org or on-site from 7:30run.”

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The Bad Axe Museum of Local History (formerly called the Allen House) is located at 303 N. Port Crescent St. in Bad Axe. Call 989-550-2733.

The Pioneer Log Village in Bad Axe City Park. Weddings can be conducted in the chapel by appointment. Call 989-550-2733.

The Frank Murphy Museum offers a view of the birthplace and law office of Frank Murphy, Michigan governor from 1937-38. The museum is located at 142 S. Huron Ave. in Harbor Beach.

For more information, call 989-428-3418.

The Grice House Museum features the old prismlight from the Harbor Beach lighthouse and antique appliances and tools.

Call 989-551-4327 for more information.

White Rock School Museum was built in 1909 and closed in 1968. The original decor has been maintained with authentic maps and other period relics. It is located 10 miles south of Harbor Beach on M-25, then 1/2 mile west on White Rock Road. Free admission by appointment.

Call 989-864-3817.

Bay Port The Bay Port Area Historical Society Museum, 1100 Kuhl Road, Bay Port. Take M-25 south of Bay Port three miles turn west on Geiger Road go 1 mile and it is on corner of Geiger and Kuhl road. For more information, call Sue Schweitzer at 989-453-3638, like the Bay Port Area Historical Society Facebook page, or visit bayporthistoricalsociety.com.

Caseville The Historical Society of Caseville is located in Maccabee Hall, 6733 Prospect St. in downtown.

Admission is free and the facility is handicap accessible.

For more information, call 989-856-9090, email chscm@comcast.net or visit www.thehchs.org/caseville.

Elkton Log Cabin Museum, Blacksmith Barn, Heritage Center.

For open dates and additional information, call Peggy Hellwig 989-550-2603.

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Woelke Historical Research Center and Pigeon Historical Museum is located in the old Grand Trunk-Chesapeake and Ohio train depot in the middle of the village and has been named a historical site. For more information, call the museum at 989-453-3242 or visit www.pigeonhistoricalsociety.com.

Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Museum is located in Lighthouse County Park, about six miles north of Port Hope off M-25. For more information or for tours, call 989-428-3035 or visit www.pointeauxarqueslighthouse.org.

Port Hope Depot, a historic landmark in Stafford County Park, headquarters the Model Railroaders.

The Railroaders are reconstructing the Village of Port Hope as it used to look during the years that the Pere Marquette Railroad was active. Tours of the model railroad are gladly given by appointment.

Call 989-550-5298. For more information, visit www.porthopedepot.org, or call 517-420-4147 or 989-670-6200.

Port Austin

Sebewaing Luckhard Museum, located at 590 E. Bay St., was a mission built for teaching the Gospel to American Indians in 1845. Call 989-883-2539 for an appointment.

Charles W. Liken House is located at 325 N. Center in Sebewaing. Call Carol at 989-883-2391.

The Old Sebewaing Township Hall is located at 29 S. Center St. Call Carol at 989- 883-2391.

Ubly Ten Cent Horse Barn Museum is located on Longuski Lane off M-19. No admission fee.

Contact Leila Korotounova at 989-658-8722.

Editor’s note: The Huron County Historical Society presents Huron County Museum Weekend the last full weekend in September. All participating museums will be open on that Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.thehchs.org for more information. Area historical societies include Bad Axe, Bay Port, Caseville, Cass City, Elkton, Harbor Beach, Pigeon, Port Austin, Sebewaing and Ubly

Museums

The Port Austin History Center is located one mile east of Port Austin, at 1424 Pointe Aux Barques Road. The museum, housed in a 1904 Maccabee Society building, presents the history of Port Austin, Grindstone City and Port Crescent. Exhibits include early area industries, shipping, agriculture and homemaking; the Great Thumb Fire of 1881; Native Americans in the Thumb; and the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse.

The wooded grounds feature walking trails and several other historic buildings, including a log cabin and log barn, a 19th century Grindstone City house, and a 1950’s barbershop. Special events include an annual quilt show, speaker series and traditional craft classes. Admission is free; donations are welcome.

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Harbor Beach ‘Pirates Motorcycle Run’ plans to open community to bikers TERESA HOMSI teresa.homsi@hearstnp.com Although the details are still being finalized, the Harbor Beach “Pirates Motorcycle Run” will be held this year.

The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and run until 7 p.m. Aug. 21.

The tentative schedule includes registration for bikers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in town. After registration, bikers will meet at the American Legion Hall and head out at 1 p.m.

Event coordinator and Harbor Beach Mayor Gary Booms said the route has not been set, but he’s currently planning seven different stops for participants.

After the motorcade ends at 5 p.m., attendees will head to Lincoln Memorial Park for live music and a barbecue.

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Deckerville Public Library 3542 N. Main St. in the village of Deckerville Call 810-376-8015 or visit www.deckerville.lib.mi.us

Port Austin Township Library 114 Railroad St., Port Austin Call 989-738-7212 or visit www.portaustinlibrary.org

Rawson Memorial Library 6495 Pine St., Cass City Call 989-872-2856 or visit www.rawson.lib.mi.us.

Sandusky District Library 55 E. Sanilac Road.

Call 810-648-2644 or visit http://sandusky.lib.mi.us/

Harbor Beach Area District Library

Sebewaing Township Library

105 N. Huron Ave. Call 989-479-3417 or visit www.hbadl.org

41 N. Center St., Sebewaing Call 989-883-3520 or visit www.sebewainglibrary.org.

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Bayshore Marina 2612 Wallace Cut Bay Port, MI 989.656.7191

Mariner’s Cove Marina 6635 River St. Caseville, MI 989.856.8077 www.marinerscovemarina.net

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Beadle Bay Marina & Campground 4375 Lone Eagle Trail Pigeon, MI 989.856.4911 www.beadlebay.net

Days on the Lake 3337 Pte. Aux Barques Rd. Port Austin, MI 989.738.7665 www.daysonthelake.com

Caseville

Eagle Bay Acces DNR Site 2 Miles E. of Port Austin Port Austin, MI Wagener County Park 989.856.4411 2671 S. Lakeshore Rd. Harbor Beach, MI www.michigan.gov/dnr 989.479.9131 Grindstone City DNR Access Site www.huroncountyparks.com Dock Rd. Port Austin, MI Port Hope 989.856.4411 Lighthouse County Park www.michigan.gov/dnr 7320 Lighthouse Rd. Port Hope, MI M&D Marine 989.428.4749 P.O. Box 313 Port Austin, MI 48467 www.huroncountyparks.com 989.738.5001 www.andpipercharter.com Sebewaing Sebewaing Harboe Marina Port Austin Marina 700 W. Sebewaing St. Sebewaing, MI 119 E Spring St Port Austin, MI 989.883.9024 989.550.6651 www.portaustinmarina.com www.sebewaingharbor.com

Caseville Dock DNR Access Site Downtown Caseville Caseville, MI 989.856.4411

Caseville Municipal Harbor 6632 Main St. P.O. Box 1533 Caseville, MI 989.856.4590 Filion Road DNR Access W. End of Fillion Rd. Caseville, MI 989.856.4411 www.michigan.gov/dnr

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Duggan’s Campground: 2941 Port Austin Road, between Port Austin & Caseville.

989-738-5160

Caseville Caseville County Park: north edge of village 989-856-2080 huroncountyparks.com

Lakeshore Pines RV Park: 3193 Port Austin Road on M-25, between Port Austin & Caseville

Cass City

Grindstone City Whalen’s Grindstone Shores: 3373 Pointe aux Barques, 5 miles east of Port Austin 989-738-7664 whalensgrindstoneshores.com

Harbor Beach North Park: 1 mile north of Harbor Beach on Huron Avenue.

989-479-9554H Off Shore Marina: 5 Lytle Street.

989-479-6064 Wagener County Park: M-25, 5 miles south of Harbor Beach.

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Oak Beach Oak Beach County Park: M-25 between Port Austin & Caseville.

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Port Crescent State Park: M-25, approximately 5 miles southwest of Port Austin.

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Port Hope Lighthouse County Park: 9 miles east of Port Austin 989-428-4749 huroncountyparks.com Stafford County Park: Port Hope 989-428-4213 huroncountyparks.com

Sand Point Beadle Bay Marina & Campground: 4375 Lone Eagle Trail off Crescent Beach Road 989-856-4911

Sebewaing Sebewaing County Park: Northwest side of the village limits.

Campgrounds

Evergreen Park: 9 miles north of M-46 along M-53 989-872-6600

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EAST SHORE SPORT FISHING Captain: Ryan Gray 1311 Haines Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 810-834-7291 Email: eastshoresport@gmail.com Web: www.eastshoresportfishing.com

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DIVING EXPLORER CHARTERS Captain: Tom Carriveau Caseville Municipal Harbor 989-550-1234 (c) Email: tomsden@comcast.net Web: www.explorercharters.com

UNDER PRESSURE Captain: Chris Roth Port: Grindstone City 3037 Quarry Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 989-553-3435 Email: croth3037@hotmail.com

MICHIGAN DIVER LLC Michael and Cindy Lynch 1265 Mitchell Lake Rd., Attica, MI 48412 (810) 771-3483 Port: Grindstone City www.MichiganDiver.com

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BIKERS Continued from Page 17 event to Harbor Beach, but he had been wanting to host it since he got a Harley a couple of years ago.

“Our city director has a motorcycle and then our community promotions director Kelly and her husband have motorcycles, so I thought this would be a great idea for the (biker community),” Booms said.

With the pandemic, the idea never took off as he had hoped, but Booms saw a second chance this summer.

“We thought we’ll give it a try and see what happens,” Booms said. “We’re always looking for different ways to get people to come to Harbor Beach, support the community and promote Huron County and the Thumb in general.”

Booms said it would be great just to have 20 bikes come out for the event’s first year running, but he has no idea what to expect as far as turnout.

“Hopefully we get to draw some people over and just have a good time and promote the area,” Booms said.

“If it goes over this year great, next year we might expand it out and maybe cruise a little further.”

Depending on how this year goes, Booms sees potential for expansion in the future by adding more shows and making the event

more family-friendly moving forward.

Though the event is geared toward bikers, Booms said he still encour-

ages everyone to come on out to the beach for music and food.

“If you have a love for motorcycles and want to

FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 support our local community, come on out,” Booms said.

Booms said the schedule is still tentative and subject to

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CHARITY ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

Charity Island Lighthouse was established in 1857, and currently is privately owned.

It stands in ruins at the northwest tip of Big Charity Island.

Visit www.charityisland.net for more information.

HARBOR BEACH LIGHTHOUSE

The Harbor Beach Lighthouse is located at the end of the north breakwater entrance to the harbor of refuge. The Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society has been working with city officials to preserve the historic landmark.

Port Austin Reef Light is located in Lake Huron, 2 1/2 miles north of the Village of Port Austin.

Construction was completed in 1878.

POINTE AUX BARQUES LIGHTHOUSE

The original Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse was constructed of stone taken from the shore of Lake Huron in 1848. The keeper’s house and separate tower were located on a three acre clearing hacked out of the dense wilderness. By 1857, the ravages of shoreline weather and a fire in the interior of the house created the need for a new structure. The new keeper’s house and attached 89-foot tower were built of the finest brick available. The light is still an active aid to navigation, making Pointe aux Barques one of the oldest continuously operating Lights on the Great Lakes.

In 1875, a Class A lifesaving station was constructed 300 yards south of the lighthouse.

It was the first lifesaving station opened on the Great Lakes. The 62 year history of the station credits over 200 rescues to this station and its brave crews.

The Thumb Bottomland Preserve surrounding Pointe aux Barques contains 105 known wrecks, reflecting the danger posed by shoals surrounding Pointe aux Barques. The Pointe aux Barques keeper’s house and tower have been completely restored and contain historical artifacts from a bygone era. The museum is open to the public free of charge and donations are appreciated to help fund the society’s projects. The Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is located six miles north of Port Hope off M-25 on Lighthouse Road in Lighthouse County Park.

Visit www.pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org or call Bill Bonner at 989-428-3035 for more information.

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Verona Hills Golf Club 3175 Sand Beach Road M-142 5 miles east of Bad Axe Pro Shop: 989-269-8132 Clubhouse: 989-269-6380 Semi-private course.

Sherwood on the Hill 6625 3rd St. 989-665-9971 Public course.

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Port Austin

Cass City Mulligan’s Irish Links 4795 Hospital Drive 989-872-8002.

Public course.

Rolling Hills Golf Course 6586 Milligan Road 989-872-3569.

Public course.

Elkton Century Oaks Golf Course 4570 Pigeon Road M-142 989-375-4419.

Public course.

Ubly Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club 2409 E. Atwater Road 989-658-2374 Public course.

Caseville Caseville Golf Course 5848 Griggs Road 989-856-2613 Public course.

Pigeon/Mud Creek Scenic Golf and Country Club 8364 W. Filion Road Pro Shop: 989-453-3350 Clubhouse: 989-453-2233 Semi-private course.

Thumb Area Golfing

Bird Creek Golf Course 7850 N. Van Dyke Road (M-53) 989-738-GOLF (4653) Public course.

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FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

Elkton Autumn Fest returns after two-year hiatus MARK BIRDSALL mark.birdsall@hearstnp.com

Just like every other summer festival in 2020, the annual Elkton Autumn Fest was cancelled due to the pandemic. The loss of the annual event, which traditionally takes place Labor Day weekend, was a blow to the entire community.

There will be no cancellation in 2021. This year, festival will take place from Friday, Sept. 3 through

Sunday, Sept. 5, and feature everything from a memorial dog walk to a performance by an ‘80s tribute band. Also planned for 2021 is a 5K walk/run.

The festival is centered around family-friendly activities, including a community church service, free kids inflatables, a chicken barbecue, a classic car show, a bocce ball tournament and truck and tractor pulls. For the grownups, there’s the Saturday night entertainment tent, where they’ll find food and beverages as well as performances by three musical acts, including headliner Sunset BLVD, and ‘80s tribute band.

Sandy Fritz, one of the organizers of the festival, said the community board is very pleased this year’s Autumn Fest will take place The Elkton Autumn Fest will and they’ve been workreturn Labor Day weekend, ing hard to get everything Sept. 2-4, after the 2020 festival lined up in time for Labor was canceled due to the Day weekend. Planning for coronavirus pandemic. (Tribune the festival begins several File Photo) months in advance and it

wasn’t a sure thing it would take place this year.

“We’re ecstatic,” Fritz said. “Because of COVID, everything’s been rush, rush, rush, but we’re having the full schedule we’ve had in the past. Everybody who’s been involved in the past is wanting to be involved again. It’s been going gangbusters.”

Schedule of events: Friday, Sept. 3 • 2021 Ron Forster Memorial Dog Walk • Queen crowning • Beautiful baby contest Saturday, Sept. 4 • Chicken BBQ • Grand Parade, 11 a.m.

• BBQ contest • Old and New Farm Equipment Show • Corn hole tournament • Free kids inflatables • Mud volleyball • Concessions Saturday Night Entertainment Tent (cover charge, must be 21 or older) • Three acts, including ‘80s tribute band Sunset BLVD and Tesla tribute band Psy-

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Harbor Beach

Bad Axe City Park: 210 S. Hanselman Street 989-269-6479 www.cityofbadaxe.com Wilcox Community Park: 650 Whitelam Street 989-269-6479 www.cityofbadaxe.com

Bathing Beach Park: east end of Trescott Street Davidson Park: off Court Street, east of M-25 Waterworks Park: adjacent to Harbor Beach Municipal Marina White Rock Park: “Scenic Turnout,” with viewing platform & access to beach (facilities, walking trail)

B. C. McLeish Memorial Park: Promenade Street Brown Park: M-25, state highway rest area, 2 miles south of Bay Port

Caseville Philip County Park: M-25, between Caseville & Oak Beach.

989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com Sleeper State Park: day use area, M-25 east of Caseville Caseville County Park: village north edge, open Apr. 15 -Oct. 31.

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Cass City Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park: 4 miles east of M-53 on Bay City-Forestville Rd. & 1 mile south on Germania Rd. Evergreen Park: 4731 Van Dyke (picnic, hiking, fishing, pavilion & camping) 989-872-6600

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Delaware Park: 6301 N. Lakeshore Road (19 rustic sites, nature trails, swimming beach, fishing and hiking) 810-622-8715

Port Austin Bird Creek County Park: just east of Port Austin Harbor.

989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com Gallup Park: M-25 in the village Jenks Park: state highway rest area, about 4 miles southwest of Port Austin on M-25 McGraw Park: along M-25 between Oak Beach & Port Austin.

989-269-6404 huroncountyparks.com Port Crescent State Park: day use, 2 miles west on M-25 south of Port Austin

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• Community pancake breakfast • Classic car show • Tractor and truck pulls • Community golf outing

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chotic Paradise • Food vendors Sunday, Sept. 5 • Community church services at Ackerman Park

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DAN DRAKE, MD BORN & RAISED IN THE THUMB. SEEING PATIENTS IN BAD AXE.

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